CLOclub share: Ciao Baby!

My CLOclub met last week - I sure love my group of ladies!!!  They are the best and I am enjoying getting to know each one just a little better each time we meet.

This week I am going to share some projects we made back in May. I realize many of the products are now retired since Sale-A-Bration and the Occasions catalog ended last spring, but if you purchased some of them maybe these ideas will give you renewed inspiration!

Today's card features one of my very favorite sets, "Ciao, Baby!" - which I sincerely wish had made it into the Annual Catalog.  BUT it's on clearance!!! You can still get that and the Cloudy Day embossing folder in the Clearance section of my Online Store - I know, 'cuz I just ordered another one!!

Each of the little punchies is raised with Dimensionals, and I just tied a double-wrapped knot in the ribbon because I was running short - still using up some retired grosgrain ribbon!  I left the inside blank - this could pass as a baby card - or just a pretty 'hi, friend!' card.

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Card Recipe
Stamps:  Ciao, Baby!
Ink:  Pretty in Pink (retired)
Paper:  Early Espresso (current), Tea for Two DSP, Bashful Blue, Pretty in Pink (all retired)
Extras:  Cloudy Day TIEF, 7/8" Scallop Circle punch, Petite Curly Label punch, Bashful Blue grosgrain ribbon (retired)
Inspired by:  Kay Kalthoff

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

Be sure to check out the CLEARANCE section - shop and save up to 80%!!!  Thanks for stopping by today!

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J

Farewell to French Foliage

The good news?  The NEW Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog goes live on Friday afternoon, May 31st!  The sad news?  A TON of cool stuff will be retired and June 3rd is the last day to order.  One stamp set that I'm super bummed to see retired is French Foliage.  I love the versatility of this set and the artsy feel of the images.

Here's a card that I made using French Foliage - it was a hit with my CLOcards customers!

Besides the retiring French Foliage stamp set, other retiring products on this card include More Mustard ink and cardstock, Old Olive Scallop Dots ribbon, and Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper. You can find them all in the Retiring Products section in my Online Store.

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Card Recipe
Stamps:  French Foliage (retiring!!), Sweet Essentials
Ink:  Old Olive, More Mustard (retiring!!), So Saffron, Soft Suede
Paper:  Soft Suede, So Saffron, More Mustard (retiring!!), Summer Smooches DSP (retiring!!)
Extras:  Old Olive Scallop  Dots ribbon (retiring!!), Word Window punch, Modern Label punch, Dimensionals
Inspired by:  Kay Kalthoff

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

Retired Accessories List (only available while supplies last) 

• Download: Stampin' Up! Retired Accessories
• Shop: Retired Accessories

Retired Stamps List (all available until June 3rd)

• Download:  Retired Stamp List (PDF)
• Shop:  Retired Wood Mount Stamps
• Shop:  Retired Clear Mount Stamps

Also - you can add on current and Clearance Rack merchandise too.  Order your favorites before they are gone, gone, gone!

**Want a NEW Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog?  Just $3 if you pick it up from me or $5 if I ship it directly to you.  Leave me a comment if you want one!

**In the area?  Stop by my Annual SU! NEW Catalog Open House on Saturday, June 1st from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.  See brand NEW products from the 2013-14 Annual Catalog, stamp something using NEW products, peruse the Garage Sale table and enjoy munchies and good company.   BONUS: You will receive a 50% credit back on your "garage sale" purchases to be used against your "new catalog orders" made that day!  Contact me for directions.  Hope to see YOU there!

Thanks for stopping by CLOcards today!

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J

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

Welcome in the STAMPIN' New Year!

Happy New Year and welcome to 2013!!  Dasher brings you one last greeting of the season to get you started out right.

 

 

He's putting on his New Year's glitz with a touch of Dazzling Details!

 

 

 

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Card Recipe
Stamps: Dasher (retired), Hello, Doily, Sincere Salutations (retired)
Ink: Concord Crush (retired), Sahara Sand
Paper: Whisper White, Sahara Sand
Extras: Stitched Poly ribbon in Concord Crush (retired), Dazzling Details, Snow Burst textured embossing folder (retired)
Inspired by: Kay Kalthoff

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

 

Hope your new year is starting out right ... got any resolutions? I'm not sure I'm going to commit to any of those ... but if you are, leave me a comment!

 

Thanks for stopping by! 

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J

Happy Stampin' Up! CYBER MONDAY!

Woo hoo! Today is Cyber Monday, and I really seem to get into that more than Black Friday.  So I'll just chat for a minute here - then back to SHOPPING!!!!

I CASEd this card from Kay Kalthoff - and I sell a LOT of them!  Every girl needs a cute shopping purse, right?!

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Card Recipe
Stamps: none
Ink: none
Paper: Neutrals Collection DSP Stack, Red Glimmer Paper, Basic Gray, Basic Black
Extras: Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Cupcake Builder punch - on SALE right now for $11.87, 1" Circle punch, 3/4" Circle punch, Scallop Edge Border punch, Framed Tulips embossing folder
Inspired by: Kay Kalthoff  (I could not find her specific post ANYwhere!)

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

Have the itch to do some Cyber Monday shopping?  Check out the Stampin' Up! Online Extravaganza where you'll find the Cupcake Builder Punch and a whole lot more on sale! Shopping in my Online Store is super easy - give it a try today.  

Thanks for stopping by today - Happy Monday!

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J

Got Paper Strips?

I have another card for you today that uses paper strips.  I am always SO inspired by Kay Kalthoff - both by WHO she is as a person, and WHAT she comes up with in her creating!  This card is a CASE of her beautiful card a while back:

 

It uses a few retired products, but you get the idea - easy, uses up your scraps, and oh! so lovely.

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Card Recipe
Stamps: Kindness Matters, Four Frames
Ink: Sahara Sand, Poppy Parade (retired)
Paper: Everyday Enchantment DSP (retired), Very Vanilla, Sahara Sand cardstock
Extras: Poppy Parade twill ribbon (retired), Extra Large Oval punch, Decorative Label punch, Stripes textured embossing folder
Inspired by: Kay Kalthoff

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


I hope this inspires you to dig through your stash of paper strips and create 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.   :)