Graduation Congrats - 2 Ways

If you're scrambling for some last-minute grad card ideas, stay tuned this week and next!  I'll show you a few cards I've made recently.

This card follows a fun, easy sketch and zeroes in on the grad's school colors.  It's pretty easy to put together - and the focal point image gets extra attention when you attach it using Dimensionals.

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Card Recipe
Stamps:  Event Full (retired)
Ink:  Basic Black, Brilliant Blue (retired)
Paper:  Real Red, Brilliant Blue (retired), Basic Black, Whisper White, 2011 (TPC Studio)
Extras:  Blender pen, Square Lattice TIEF, black brads
Inspired by:  me!

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

I hope this gets your creative graduation juices flowing! Be sure to let me know if you have any questions at all.  Thanks for stopping by today!

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J

Retirement is Coming!!

All good things must come to an end, and this week Stampin' Up! will announce which products they will retire at the end of May.  I will post the lists of both retiring stamp sets and retiring accessories on Wednesday this week!

This card uses a couple colors that retired a few years back - but the beautiful stamp Elements of Style is still current and available!  I totally CASEd a card I saw on Splitcoaststampers because it was perfect just the way she made it!

Besides the retiring products, don't forget the retiring COLORS!  Check your stash today to see what you want to stock up on before it is gone!

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Card Recipe
Stamps:  Elements of Style
Ink:  Soft Suede
Paper:  Almost Amethyst, Apricot Appeal (both retired), Soft Suede, Whisper White
Extras:  Square Lattice TIEF, Metallic Brads, Dotted Soft Suede Grosgrain Ribbon reversed (retired).
Inspired by:  Sue N.

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

 

Thanks for spending some 'retirement' time with me today!  Be sure to check back on Wednesday for the Stampin' Up! Retirement Lists!

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J

Tags and Cards - Together!

This time of year, it seems I need a gift tag every time I turn around.  And there are so many cute ideas I've just gotta try!  Tags are great for gift enclosures or attachments - but you can also use them on a card. Take a look at this one . . .

 

I texture embossed a single piece of cardstock and attached the tag to the front of it.  The tag opens to reveal my handwritten  message.

Super quick and cute!  The glitz is created using Iridescent Ice embossing powder.

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Card Recipe
Stamps: Tiny Tags, Vintage Labels (retired SAB)
Ink: Concord Crush (retired), VersaMark
Paper: Pool Party, Concord Crush (retired and on sale!), Whisper White
Extras: Iridescent Ice embossing powder, Concord Crush Stitched Poly Ribbon, Whisper White Baker's Twine, Sunburst punch (Creative Memories), Two Tags Bigz die, Northern  Flurry and Square Lattice textured embossing folders
Inspired by: me!

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

Like the colors and ribbon? The Pool Party is still a current Stampin' Up! color - but the Concord Crush is retired - and ON SALE in the Clearance Rack in my Online Store. Check it out today!

 

Thanks for stopping by today!

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J