Go Change the World, GRAD!!

Graduation season is upon us - I have a niece and a cousin graduating this coming weekend.  They are such fine young ladies - Mylie and Simone - and I'm so proud of them.  But where have the years gone to?!  

This is the card I sent to the girls - and also made a lot more on commission for one of the profs at the college where I work, to give to his department grads.  It could easily be adapted to any stamps you have, graduation or otherwise!

 

Isn't this a fun fold?!  The Basic Gray cardstock was cut to 4-1/4" x 11", then scored at 4-1/4" and 8-1/2".  Center the 2-1/2" Circle Punch over the top score line and punch.  The accent is made with the Circles Framelits, and attached with Dimensionals.  The Finishing Touches Edgelits die was used to cut the purple 'pinked' zigzag trim. Super fun and easy card. 

Inspired by:  Dawn Olchefske

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted.  Also used:  Sketch an Event stamp set, retired.

The Open Sea - Clear-Mount Stamp [123032] $18.95	Itty Bitty Banners Clear-Mount Stamp Set [126257] $11.95	Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad [131179] $5.95	Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad [126981] $5.95	Elegant Eggplant Classic Stampin' Pad [126969] $5.95
Basic Gray 8-1/2X11 Card Stock [121044] $6.95	Elegant Eggplant 8-1/2X11 Card Stock [105126] $6.95	Whisper White 8-1/2X11 Card Stock [100730] $8.50	Watercolor Wonder Designer Washi Tape [133000] $4.95	Bitty Banners Framelits Die [129267] $14.95
Circles Collection Framelits Dies [130911] $26.95	2-1/2 Inch Circle Punch [120906] $16.95	Finishing Touches Edgelits Dies [127010] $9.95	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $3.95

Purchase these and other Stampin’ Up! Supplies in  my ONLINE STORE.

Here's wishing all the grads in your life a happy graduation day and a hope for the future - may they all go and change the world for the better.

Thanks for stopping by today!

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J

Valentine Swap Shares

Happy Monday, everyone!  Have you been stamping hearts???  Valentine's Day is soon approaching and there are so many cute card ideas out there!  Here are sweet samples from a recent DOstamperSTARS swap I participated in.  I hope they inspire you!

by Bobbi Peterson

by Judy Strickling

by Lynn Shipley

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Card Recipe
Stamps:  Hearts a Flutter, Itty Bitty Banners, Delightful Dozen
Ink:  Real Red, Pretty in Pink, Basic Black, Whisper White
Paper:  More Amore Designer Series Paper, Real Red, Crumb Cake, Bashful Blue, Whisper White
Extras:  Crumb Cake Seam Binding, Hearts a Flutter framelits, Bitty Banners framelits, Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, Delicate Doilies sizzlet die
Inspired by:   Bobbi Peterson, Judy Strickling, Lynn Shipley

Purchase the Stampin’ Up! Supplies to make this project at my ONLINE STORE.

Thanks for stopping by today!

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J

Madison Avenue ~ New York-style stampin' Sale-A-Bration!

My first CLOclub class of 2013 met last night, and we had a great time!  Club members and guest attendees got to see the new Spring catalog and Sale-a-Bration goodies and try them out.  This card was one of our projects and features classy New York style with the Madison Avenue stamp set and Sycamore Street papers, ribbon, and buttons.

Just LOOK at all the FREE products you could earn with a qualifying order!  The Madison Avenue stamp set, the Itty Bitty Banners stamp set, the buttons and ribbon pack, the Sycamore Street papers, the Vine Street textured impressions embossing folder - wow!

And there is MORE to choose from ~ choose 1 for each $50 you spend ~ take a peek:

See the 2013 Sale-A-Bration FLYER

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Card Recipe
Stamps:  Madison Avenue (SAB), Itty Bitty Banners (also available free during SAB)
Ink:  Tangerine Tango, Island Indigo
Paper:  Island Indigo, Summer Starfruit, Sycamore Street Designer Series Paper (SAB), Whisper White
Extras:  Vine Street textured impressions embossing folder (SAB), Sycamore Street ribbon and button pack (SAB), 2 1/2" Circle punch, Extra Large Tag punch, Bitty Banners framelits die
Inspired by:  Dawn Tidd

Purchase the Stampin’ Up! Supplies to make this project at my ONLINE STORE.

You don't have to be a CLOclub member to attend my classes!  Anyone can join in the fun.  The next class is March 19th.  See all the details on my CLASSES page and email me if you'd like to come!

Want to place an order during Sale-a-Bration?  You can order anytime from my Online Store - or send me your order and payment and I will put in group orders periodically from now until March 22nd.  You can order alone, or order with friends and earn extra bonuses for $150+ and $400+ orders - see the details on my website.  And enjoy the SALE-A-BRATION celebration!!!

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J