Stampin' Easy Birthday Card

Ever have a birthday sneak up on you unawares?  That happens to me a lot - turn the calendar page and oh no! there's a birthday listed!  Here's a quick and easy card with a lot of WOW that you can whip together in a hurry.

It's the little things that really set this card apart - layering the flower parts, the center pearl, the soft Seam Binding ribbon against the metallic glitz of Glimmer Paper, and generous layer of Designer Series Paper!

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Card Recipe
Stamps:  Triple Treat Flower, On Your Birthday (both retired)
Ink:  Early Espresso, Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz (both retired)
Paper:  Early Espresso, Whisper White, Silver Glimmer Paper, 2010-12 InColor 6x6 DSP Stack (retired)
Extras:  Fancy Flower punch, 5-Petal Flower punch (retired), 1/2" Circle punch, Seam Binding in Pear Pizzazz (retired color, but many other colors available!), Basic Pearls
Inspired by:  Kay Kalthoff

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

Get out that pretty paper  and create a few easy cards today!  Thanks for stopping by.

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J

Warm Valentine Treats for a Cold Winter's Day!

Looking for a cute Valentine treat for those you love?  How about some hot chocolate and a peppermint stick?  Yes, I realize it's really a Christmas candy cane in disguise - but it was all I could find at the time!  And it's RED.  I think it will do the job!

We made these at my CLOclub class last week.  They went together pretty quickly!  The pink layer on the left was diecut and embossed, then sanded - love that Core-dinations paper with the lighter core!  A strip of red Glimmer Paper was added for a little pizzazz.  The Designer Series Paper was punched, and the hearts were stamped and diecut with Framelits - then topped off with a pearl.  The pocket was double punched on the right, ribbon threaded through to create a loop for the peppermint stick, and the bow holds it securely in place.  In goes the hot chocolate packet and you have a tasty treat for guys and gals alike!

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Card Recipe
Stamps:  Hearts A Flutter
Ink:  Real Red, Primrose Petals
Paper:  Primrose Petals Core'dinations, Red Glimmer paper, Real Red CS, More Amore Speciality DSP, Very Vanilla
Extras:  Very Vanilla Seam Binding ribbon, basic pearls, 1/8" hole punch (retired), Sticky Strip, hot chocolate packet, peppermint stick
Inspired by:  Dawn Olchefske

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

Thanks for stopping by today for a hot cuppa love!

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J

Christmas Gift Cards and Bags

'Tis the season to give gifts, and it seems like I need little gift cards at a moment's notice!  These 3" cards are quick and cute - the perfect combination for this busy month!  Attendees at my annual Holiday Open House made these while munching on Sweet Pressed Cookies and sipping cider.

The first card was made using the exclusive Hostess Stamp Set called Four Seasons.  This set features one large stamp and one small stamp for each of the four seasons. There is a little bird on each large stamp, and this little guy has his winter hat on!  Can you see the bit of Dazzling Details on his side?

The second card is made using the stamp set Pennant Parade.  SO many occasions can be celebrated with this set!  On this card, the pennants are turned upside down to create a Christmas tree!

 

Punches make both of these cards a snap - scallop circle punches, plain circle punches, and pennant punches!  And because these cards are 3" square, you can get EIGHT of them out of a 12"x12" piece of cardstock!  What a deal.  Cute and cost-effective - what more could you ask?!

Add a cute gift bag to match ...

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Card Recipe
Stamps: Four Seasons (hostess), Pennant Parade
Ink: Pool Party, Lucky Limeade, Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler (marker)
Paper: DSP Pattern Stack/InColors 2011-12,  DSP Pattens Pack InColors 2010-11 (retired, on clearance), Champagne Glimmer Paper, Island Indigo, Whisper White 12x12
Extras: 2 3/8" Scallop Circle punch, 1 1/4" Scallop Circle punch, 1" Circle punch, Petite Pennants Builder punch, Merry Minis Punch Pack, Fancy Favor Bigz XL Die, Dazzling Details, organdy ribbon (retired)
Inspired by: me!

Purchase the Stampin’ Up! Supplies to make this project at my ONLINE STORE.
 
Once you get your little gift cards made, don't forget the treats!  These Holiday Treat Bundles are available now in my Online Store!

 
Thanks for stopping by today!

 

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J

Sharing Time: Wonderfall Autumn

Wow, it's November!  And Thanksgiving is on its way.  Thank-you cards are some of my favorites to make AND send - I try to make it a regular habit to say 'thank you!'  This card was designed and offered by Dawn Olchefske at her DOstamping Card Class recently.  The Woodgrain embossing folder gives a nice backgroud - and even distresses the Core'dinations paper on the way through the Big Shot!  Love that - 2 effects at one time!  And the Champagne Glimmer Paper adds a nice contrast to the earthy feel of the card.

Be sure to click on Dawn's name below to see her original card and watch a quick video of her technique in cutting and stamping the leaf.

Thank YOU for sharing, Dawn!!!

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Card Recipe
Stamps: Wonderfall, Made for You
Ink: Early Espresso
Paper: Early Espresso Core'dinations, Champagne Glimmer Paper, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla
Extras: Brushed Bronze Designer Buttons, Early Espresso Baker's Twine, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, Woodgrain textured embossing folder, Autumn Accents Bigz die, Modern Label punch
Inspired by: Dawn Olchefske

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


Consider attending a card class sometime - my next CLOcards class is on November 27th - so if you're in the area, join us! Be sure RSVP to reserve your project packets.

Thanks for stopping by today!

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J

Typewriter LOVE Stampin'

Hello!  Here's a little LOVE for your Friday ... one more look at that sweet Stampin' Up! typewriter.

 

The LOVE really sparkles when you use Glimmer Paper!



 

 

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

 

Card Recipe
Stamps:  You're My Type (retired), Elements of Style
Ink:  Real Red, Basic Black (ink pad and marker)
Paper:  Red Glimmer Paper, Basic Black, Very Vanilla cardstock, dictionary page
Extras:  Scallop Dots ribbon, Two Tags Bigz die, Small Heart punch
Inspired by:  Kay Kalthoff

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

The typewriter may be retired . . . but you can still get your hands on Elements of Style - with 15% off on October 29th!  And have I mentioned I LOVE glimmer paper?? Mmmm...silver, red, champagne - perfect for your upcoming holiday projects!
Thanks for stopping by today!

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.   :)