Birthday Treats for YOU!

Seems like I'm always needing little gift bags for some occasion or another.  I am really sad the Fancy Favor die was retired this year - I use it a LOT!  Glad I have it.

And I love the  little 3x3" cards - so much cuteness on one little card!

I hope this inspires you to have some little cards and gift bags ready for your OWN celebrations!

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Card Recipe
Stamps:  Elementary Elegance
Ink:  Calypso Coral, Early Espresso
Paper: Everyday Enchantment DSP, Calypso Coral, Whisper White, White Stone (giftbag, BasicGrey)
Extras:  1/8" Organdy Ribbon in Calypso Coral, Fancy Favor Bigz XL Die, Curly Label punch.
Inspired by:  me!

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

Thanks for stopping by today!

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J

Glitzy Reindeer Christmas

Every now and then, I visit a local shop called the "Hope Chest" which supports breast cancer research.  What a surprise to find a scrapbooking supply pack for sale!  Included in the pack were metallic papers, and here's how I used them:

 

Everything shines on this card - the papers, the embossing, and even the ribbon!  To emboss in brown, I first inked up the stamps with VersaMark, then Chocolate Chip - and stamped then embossed with clear embossing powder.

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Card Recipe
Stamps: Reindeer Greetings (retired)
Ink: Chocolate Chip, VersaMark
Paper: Metallic brown, champagne, and patterned cardstock
Extras: Ivory organdy ribbon (retired), clear embossing powder, Extra Large Oval Punch
Inspired by: me!

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

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J

Elegant Stamped Christmas

For several years, I have enjoyed my small business, CLOcards - creating special event stationery for weddings, graduations, company outtings, etc.  One of my favorite commissions was creating a Christmas thank-you card for the president of the college where I work.

I made this card larger than normal, working with a full sheet of cardstock and folding to a size of 8.5" x 5.5".  I incorporated several layers, ribbon, sponging, texture embossing and lots of glitz in the form of Iridescent Ice embossing powder, rhinestones, and DazzlingDetails glitter glue.  You can see a bit of the shine in this close-up:

After embossing the tree with Iridescent Ice, I sponged the Elegant Eggplant ink in and around the image until I got the look I wanted.  Be sure to leave me a comment if you have any questions!

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Card Recipe
Stamps: Snow Swirled, 'Noel' word stamp (unknown)
Ink: Elegant Eggplant, Wisteria Wonder, VersaMark
Paper: Elegant Eggplant, Wisteria Wonder, white linen
Extras: Iridescent Ice embossing powder, Basic Rhinestones, Dazzling Details, Whisper White Organdy ribbon (retired), Extra Large Oval punch, Snowburst textured embossing folder (retired)
Inspired by: me!

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

Put a little bling in your Christmas - and thanks for stopping by today!

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J

Double Pocket Pouch Gift Bags

Have a few little treats you need to deliver in style?  Look no further than the easy folded Double Pocket Pouch!  Made with an 8" square piece of Designer Series Paper, you can have elegant packaging in no time!

There is a pocket on each side, so you have double the fun!  And the ribbon keeps the two halves together at the top.

 

The Double Pocket Pouch is all about the folding - no adhesive necessary!  I only used Dimensionals to attach the scallop circles along the bottom edge.

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Card Recipe
Stamps: Elements of Style
Ink: More Mustard
Paper: More Mustard, Soft Suede, Whisper White, Autumn Traditions DSP (retired)
Extras: 1 3/4" Scallop Circle punch, 1 3/8" Circle punch, 1 1/4" Circle punch, Whisper White Organdy ribbon (retired)
Inspired by: Dawn Olchefske

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

 

Be sure to click on Dawn's name above to watch a VIDEO showing how to make these cute pouches - then grab some paper and get folding!

Need some holiday paper?  Be sure to check out all the options in my Online Store!


Thanks for stopping by today!

 

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J