Pretty Paper Folding

I love new techniques - especially when they are EASY!!  I received this pretty birthday card from fellow-demonstrator Gayle.  I loved it and knew I'd want to CASE it real soon!

Isn't the folded focal point cool? And it is super easy.  Just take a 4" square of Designer Series Paper, fold it in half each way, unfold it totally and then fold each corner in to the center so the points meet - and lastly fold each of those corners back out a little bit.  Embellish the center and attach the whole thing to your card using Dimensionals.  Here is my version, which I presented at one of my CLOclub classes:

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Card Recipe
Stamps:  Sweet Essentials, Curly Cute (retired)
Ink:  Calypso Coral, Wisteria Wonder
Paper:  Calypso Coral, Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White, 2011-13 In Color DSP.
Extras:  Bojo Blossoms punch, Organza and Satin ribbon in Whisper White, Pearl Basics, Perfect Polka Dots TIEF.
Inspired by:  Gayle Klingelhoets

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

Thanks for stopping by today!

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J

Just Thinking . . . 2 different looks

Don't you just love it when a stamp has a LOT of versatility?  That's something I look for when considering a stamp purchase.  At a recent demonstrator shoebox swap, both Dawn and Jenny used the same stamp for their swap card.  But they ended up with two totally different looks!  This stamp can go either way - masculine or feminine.  Take a look!

Dawn Olchefske

Jenny Maetzold

You could also leave the word 'friend' uninked and these cards would be great for Mother's Day and Father's Day!

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Card Recipe
Stamps:  Just Thinking
Ink:  Not Quite Navy, Primrose Petals
Paper:  Not Quite Navy, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Parker's Patterns DSP, Primrose Petals, Raspberry Ripple, Whisper White
Extras:  Window Frames collection framelits, 1-3/4" Circle punch, Boho Blossoms punch, Antique Brads, Silver Mini Brads, 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon in Whisper White
Inspired by:  Dawn Olchefske and Jenny Maetzold

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

Thanks for stopping by today!

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J

Sale-A-Bration starts TODAY !!!

I love, love, love SALE-A-BRATION!  I think it is the most wonderful stampin' time of the year.  In my post yesterday, you read all about it.  Here are a few more cards using the cool new SAB products!

by Bobbi Peterson

by Valerie Kreilick

by Robin Anderson

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Card Recipe
Stamps:  Delightful Dozen, Pretty Petites (SAB), Bloomin' Marvelous (SAB)
Ink:  Primrose Petals, Midnight Muse, Island Indigo
Paper:  Primrose Petals, Pool Party, White Shimmer, Raspberry Ripple, Very Vanilla, Rich Razzleberry, Island Indigo, Tangerine Tango, Summer Starfruit, Sycamore Street DSP (SAB)
Extras:  Hearts a Flutter framelits, Petite Curly Label punch, Linen Thread, Elegant Butterfly punch, Stitched Satin ribbon, pearls, rhinestones, Sycamore Street ribbon (SAB), Vine Street textured impressions embossing folder (SAB), Boho Blossoms punch, Beautiful Wings embosslit die.
Inspired by:  Bobbi Peterson, Valerie Kreilick, Robin Anderson

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

The fun starts TODAY, so grab your wish list and check out the Sale-A-Bration flyer on my Stampin' Up! website.  Then just order from my Online Store or contact me directly to get in on a group order!  Remember ... for every $50 you spend, you get one SAB product absolutely FREE!  Now that's a deal.

Thanks for stopping by today and sharing the excitement!

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J