Saturday, June 7, 2014

Graduation Card #2

Just a quick post today. I don't normally post on a Saturday, but I wanted to enter the Freshly Made Sketches challenge, and I needed to do that before Monday noon.


I needed another Graduation card, and I felt this sketch fit perfectly in what I had in mind. I did flip it, so I would have a top fold card, which I prefer.









Products Used

Work of Art #134114, Bravo#135380, Scallop Tag Topper #13324, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack #133787, Basic Metal Buttons #133319, 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon #Lost Lagoon #133672, Moonlight  Paper Pack #133701, Basic Gray CS, Lost Lagoon CS, Memento Pad #132708, Whisper White Bakers Twine #124262

Have a wonderful and blessed weekend AND do something CRAFTY my friends!

BERNADETTE


Friday, June 6, 2014

Graduation Card



Today I was able to create one of the two graduation cards I needed. I had already chosen the papers and the BRAVO stamp set, but needed some inspiration. As I was looking over my emails this morning, I opened deconstructingjen no.154, and I knew it would be perfect for my intended use.

There always seems like so many possibilities with Jen's sketches.  This certainly can be "gussied up" to make a very feminine card. I do have a card rolling around in my head with feminine in mind, but I really need to get another graduation card made, so it's on the back shelf for today, at least.





The Products Used 

The solid card stock color are, Lost Lagoon, Hello Honey and Basic Gray which coordinate beautifully with the Moonlight paper stack paper. So, Stampin' Up!
 

Moonlight Paper Stack

 Bravo Stamp,pg. 133
 

StazOn Jet Black Ink
Banner Die set
2 1/2" Circle Punch



Neutrals Candy Dots





Not pictured, is the  Perfect Polka Dots EF I used on the banners just for a little more interest, and the Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack to highlight the Circle.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend and do something CRAFTY my friends!

BERNADETTE

Thursday, June 5, 2014

SWEET!




Here is the card I promised I would post today.  Can you believe it, 3 days, 3 cards! Happy, Happy, Happy!

Gosh, I'm loving this Blackberry Bliss and Hello Honey combo.  I wasn't sure I would, but I do. 

This Bravo Stamp set is one of the new Photopolymer additions to the SU stamp collection. The stamps are large, but wonderful to use. I have a little testimonial about the stamp I used on this card.  I had the center piece all done including the bird, leaves and ribbon.  I know, NOT something you should do first.  :{

I inked up the stamp and laid it down on the paper. Unfortunately, it didn't stamp all the way! OM goodness, did I have to start all over again? The answer was NO.  I re-inked the stamp, and since it's clear, I was able to re-aline it! Let me tell you I was one happy stamper.  

The Products used on this Card
 
BRAVO - NEW



Polka-Dot Pieces
Blackberry Bliss Ribbon - NEW

Moonlight  Paper Stack - New


Blackberry Bliss CS






Bird Builder Punch
Large Scallop Die

I hope you get a chance to look over all the new products and do something CRAFTY.  Have a wonderful and blessed day.

BERNADETTE

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Happy Birthday


Back again today with another card I created on Monday. This card is another one that includes a majority of NEW products.

Can I just say, the new IN Color Ribbons are just gorgeous!  Not only the colors, but the texture. I'm so glad I bought full spools, I know I'll be using a lot of it.



The Products  used

Something to Say - NEW

Geometrical

Moonlight Paper Stack - NEW

Lost Lagoon CS - NEW

Lost Lagoon Ink - NEW

Lost Lagoon Ribbon - NEW

Hello Honey - NEW
Basic Gray
Bitty Banners




That's all for today. Tomorrow I will have another card to show you using the great new stamp set, BRAVO.  Stay tuned and stay CRAFTY my friends.

BERNADETTE

Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Cards, Finally!







Yes, today I'm doing the Happy Dance. I actually created 3, yes, 3 cards yesterday AND to work with some of the new products from the 
Stampin'Up! Annual 2014-2015 Catalog. 

If you haven't seen the new catalog, just click on the side bar to download a PDF version. I know you will love it. Oops! I forgot to say this was a Mojo Monday Sketch #348. I got so carried away about getting a card done, I completely forgot!

I'm so happy that things are starting to come together as far as my healing. I had to break my time up between creating and resting, but it was a great feeling to be playing with paper and stamps again.  ;}

I'm afraid this card does not show that the BLACKBERRY BLISS and the HELLO HONEY paper were embossed with the  DECORATIVE DOTS EF.  It is really much nicer in person.


Here are the products I used for this card:


Moonlight Paper Stack
Blackberry Bliss CS
Hello Honey CS

Polka-Dot Pieces

A Round Array
Something to Say-NEW


Neutral Candy Dots
1 3/4 " Scallop
1/2 " Circle
Decorative Dots EF
Hello Honey




Blackberry Bliss









                 
                    






That's about it for today. I hope you have a blessed day and do something CRAFTY!

BERNADETTE

Monday, June 2, 2014

The Wait is Over!

Today is the day you can finally look over and order from the new Stampin' Up! 2014-2015 Annual Catalog! 

I have been so excited about this new catalog. Personally, I feel it is the BEST one Stampin' Up! has produced in years.  The layout, the products, the new papers, ribbon, stamps, well, I could go on and on. So why not open it up and see all of the GOODNESS..

Just click HERE: CATALOG

 


Sit back, grab a cup of JOE or some tea , and see what it all has to offer.

If you would like any products, the CATALOG link above will be take you directly to my Business Website where you can order directly from me. I would love to be your Demonstrator and Creative Coach!   

Have a wonderful and blessed day AND do something CRAFTY my friends. I hope to...
BERNADETTE

1000 Piece Puzzle

  It is a beautiful puzzle,but we probably will NOT do one again. The 500 pc. ones are much more relaxing. Heres hoping you all have a great...