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

10 New SINGLE Stamps from Stampin' Up!

Single stamps were such a hit last year that Stampin' Up! has come up with 10 more of them!  Take a look:

These single stamps will be available through March 31, 2013.  You can purchase them any time in my Online Store in the Single Stamps section.

Thanks so much for taking time to peek at these!

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J

My TOP 10 Faves from Stampin' Up!'s Spring Catalog

So . . . do you have the new Stampin' Up! Spring Catalog yet???  If not ~ and you want one! ~ be sure to let me know and I'll get one to you.  My copy is getting pretty dog-earred - and I keep finding more to love about these new products!  I decided it was about time I posted my Top 10 picks from this catty!

Fave #10 ~ Soda Pop Tops 
Unique, fun, two sizes, economical, and no sharp edges.
They coordinate with a bunch of stamps and my circle punches - can't wait to use these!

Fave #9 ~ Collage Curios Stamp Set

Well, if I was going to get the soda pop tops, I 'needed' a new stamp set to coordinate, right?!

I've already seen so many cute cards online using this set - it has a LOT of possibilities!

I broke it in already at a recent Demo Swap and I'm using it for a CLOclub project this month.

Fave #8 ~ Hearts a Flutter Stamp & Framelit Bundle

Last month I ushered two gals into the Demonstrator Kingdom and thus promoted to Supervisor!

A big thanks to my upline Dawn Olchefske for the additional reward of the bundle below.

I love coordinating bundles - Framelits are such a value when compared to the cost of 5 punches -

and when bundled with stamps you save 15% besides!

Fave #7 ~ Occasions Paper Piercing Pack

I think paper piercing adds SO much to a project.

These shapes are classic ~ they match many of my punches, framelits, and . . .

. . . well, you'll see further down!

Fave #6 ~ Ciao, Baby! Stamp Set

As soon as I saw the coordinating punches, I knew I had to have this set!

The Mini Curly Label punch will be available as a FREE Sale-a-Bration product,

and the small Scallop Circle Punch is Fave #5!

Good for many occasions and many different recipients!

Fave #5 ~ 7/8" Scallop Circle Punch

I love anything small and chubby and cute - so of course I loved this punch!

And it coordinates perfectly with the 1 1/4", 1 3/4", and 2 3/8" Scallop Circle punches.

Fave #4 ~ Borders Scoring Plate Simply Scored

My Simply Scored scoring tool is one of the best purchases I've ever made.

Along with the Diagonal Scoring Plate, it's the bomb.

Now to have scored borders . . . oh, the possibilities!  One purchase - MANY results!

Fave #3 ~ Honeycomb Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (TIEF)

Being very 'symmetrical' in my design process, this new embossing folder caught my eye right away!

And the more I see cool ideas online, the more I'm glad this was toward the top of my list.

Fave #2 ~ Print Poetry Designer Series Paper (DSP) Stack

My name is Cheryl, and I'm a PAPER addict.

Just about the time I thought I'd broken my addiction to all those 6x6 pads out there,

Stampin' Up! comes up with the 4.5" x 6.5" paper pads and I'm a gonner.

This pad has beautiful colors and versatile patterns - all coordinating with the newest In Colors.

Fave #1 ~ Ovals Collection Framelits Dies

And finally, my #1 Fave - the ovals!  I don't know how many times I wished SU! had a basic shape 

in a Framelit Collection - and here it is! Ovals are difficult to cut by hand, punches can only get so big,

and these precision Framelits are the answer.  I can't wait to start using them!

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

So there you have it - my list of favorites from the new Spring Catalog.  What are your favorites so far?  Be sure to leave a comment and tell me!  Remember ~ you can access the catalog online anytime.  You can see the PDF on my website, and you can see individual products in my STORE.

Thanks for taking a peek at the new stuff with me today!

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J

Paper Pumpkin ~ The Magical Monthly Paper Escape from Stampin' Up!

Sweep away the mundane ~ your creativity carriage awaits!

The Paper Pumpkin . . . comes to your door each month . . . a creative paper escape . . . all in a sweet box!

You'll really love what you find on the inside . . . all the stamps, ink, paper, and accessories to create pinnable projects. Create stuff like cards, journals, décor, and more!

Paper Pumpkin by Stampin' Up! is a new monthly kit program that anyone (even you) can enjoy!
Want to know more?  Click MY PAPER PUMPKIN for all the details!  And be sure to contact me with any questions you might have!

NOTE TO MY CUSTOMERS – when you are asked for a Demonstrator, please choose me, Cheryl Owczarek  ~  Watertown, MN

Thanks so much for stopping by today!


~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J

Saturday Morning Cartoons . . . oops, no: I mean VIDEOS!!!

Ever wondered what it looks like to have your Stampin' Up! order processed?  Take a peek at this video for a trip through the SU! Processing Center - and a trip down SU! Memory Lane!

And here's one for all the men in your life - even if you DO end up having to do the stampin' for them!

Dude, You're Welcome and all other Stampin' Up! products may be purchased any time at my ONLINE STORE.

Thanks so much for stopping by today to watch cartoons VIDEOS with me - and thanks for your loyal Stampin' Up! support!

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J