Critter Week: Moose Herd

One more critter for you today - a moose!  I created this card (designed by Josie McGaw) at a DOstamperSTARS demonstrator shoebox swap meeting.  Isn't is amazing what you can do with punches and a little imagination?!  Here's my guy:

His antlers fold down to fit in the envelope! And I added his pupils and nostrils with a black marker.

Here's a photo to show you the punch pieces I used:

I made a whole herd of these ~ special order from a friend at work for her sister who ADORES moose!

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Card Recipe
Stamps:  Absolutely Fabulous (retired)
Ink:  Early Espresso
Paper:  Soft Suede, Chocolate Chip, Basic Black, Whisper White, Old Olive DSP (retired)
Extras:  Punches:   1 3/4" Scallop Circle (antlers), 1 3/8" Circle (body), Tab (face), Modern Label (upper legs), Word Window (lower legs), 1 1/4" Circles (hooves), 1/2" Circle (eyeballs, eyelids, tail)
Inspired by:  Josie McGaw

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

I hope this inspires you to see what you can do with the punches you have!

AND be sure to check back this weekend to see what I did with my Sealed with Love Simply Sent kit and My Little Valentine stamp set - get the kit FREE when you buy the stamps, only through January 21!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!


~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J

Critter Week: Moo Cows - Got Milk?

Today's critter is a friendly moo cow ~ and she comes bearing gifts!  Flavored milk straws are in the package, topped off with a friendly cow face.  This is totally Dawn Olchefske's idea - you can see the Video and Instructions for this sweet cow on DOstamping With Dawn.

I made a bunch of these cute critters just in time for my holiday boutiques - and sold every last one of them!

You can usually find these straws in the grocery aisle  near the milk.  What a cute way to get kids - young and old - to drink their milk! 

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Card Recipe
Stamps:  none
Ink:  none
Paper:  Pretty in Pink, Basic Black, Whisper White
Extras:  Punches:  Owl Builder, Boho Blossoms, Blossom Petals, Large Oval; mini glue dots, 1" x 8" cello bags
Inspired by:  Dawn Olchefske

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

Thanks so much for stopping by today!


~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J

Critter Week: Meek Sheep for Ewe!

Punch art is such a fun way to create all kinds of creatures. This week, I want to share 3 of my favorite punch art critters.  The first one is this sweet sheep, meek and mild and oh so cuddly!  This card was created by fellow-demonstrator Melissa Stone - and I know I'm going to be making a lot more of these!

Here's a close-up of the punch detail - several 1/2" circle punches and a bit of free-hand cutting.

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Card Recipe
Stamps:  Three Little Words (retired)
Ink:  Basic Black
Paper:  Basic Gray, Basic Black, Whisper White
Extras:  Vintage Wallpaper textured impressions embossing folder, 1/2" Circle punch, Extra Large Tag punch, Scallop Edge Border punch, 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain ribbon (retired), White Baker's Twine, White Gel Pen
Inspired by:  Melissa Stone, creator

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

I hope you try your hand at creating your own flock some time soon!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

~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

Groom's Dinner Favors, comin' up!

Here are some pics of the favors I made for all the Groom's Dinner guests - about 50! It was fun and easy to do.  The only thing I'd do differently is fill them at the last minute!  I put Gummi Bears and Dots in them - and the sticky candy left little 'wet' spots here and there on the pillow boxes!  But not too badly.  I printed the names on white cardstock - the names were in columns and spaced out enough to allow room to punch them.  Be sure to leave a comment if you have any questions! 

 

 

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

 

Card Recipe

Stamps: none

Ink: none

Paper:  Whisper White cardstock, Summer Smooches DSP, various brights cardstock

Extras:  Glimmer Brads, White Baker's Twine, Elegant Bouquet embossing folder, Modern Label punch, Large Oval punch, Blossom punch, Scallop Circle punch, Boho Blossoms punch, paper piercer

 

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

 

Thanks for stopping by today - and be sure to check out my Facebook page, CLOcards, for more pics and ideas!

 

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.   :)

Weddings = New Beginnings

It seems it is the season of new beginnings for me . . .   I'm trying out a new blog format - wish me luck!  AND my son got married in August!  I had the honor of making the wedding invitations for him and his lovely bride - a dream come true, since I have only sons!

Here are the Instructions:
Whisper White card base - cut 8.5" x 5.5", Simply Scored at 4.25" and folded.
Stamped layer: Whisper White, cut 4" x 5.25" and trimmed with Scallop Trim Border punch.
Stamped withi MIxed Bunch stamp set in So Saffron ink, some full strength, some stamped off first.
Flower: Blossom punch, one layer punched from Pumpkin Pie, the next layer stamped Pumpkin Pie on Whisper White cardstock and then punched. So Saffron flower layer punched with Boho Blossoms punch. Top circle layer stamped with Pumpkin Pie and punched with 1/2" circle punch. Topped with tiny pearl. Garden Green leaves punched with Bird builder punch.
White Organza ribbon, 7" piece, wrapped around layer, topped with flower using dimensionals.
Layered flat to card front.

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Card Recipe

Stamps: Mixed Bunch

Ink: So Saffron, Pumpkin Pie

Paper: Pumpkin Pie, Garden Green, & Whisper White cardstock

Extras:  5/8" Whisper White Organza ribbon, Pearls, Blossom punch, Boho Blossoms punch, 3/4" Circle punch, Scallop Trim border punch

Inspired by:  Cristena Bagne

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

There are even more pics on my Facebook page, CLOcards.  Be sure to let me know if you have any questions on these - and thanks for stopping by and reading my very first post!

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    :)