One in a Melon / FMS#191

I'm headed out of town, but wanted to upload the card that I created using the Freshly Made Sketches sketch #191. I had been enjoying watermelon for several days, and remembered I had this sweet stamp set by Taylored Expressions, Fruity Friends , that included this cute little watermelon slice. I knew it would make a quick and simple, but happy card.

I used retired SU dotted paper in Real Red, Whisper White CS, Old Olive CS, and Watercolor paper.(unknown) The image was stamped in Black Memento Ink and colored with Stampin' Write Markers in Real Red and Old Olive. The sentiment was also from the same TE set.

Well that's about it. I've got to get going to bed. It's an early morning drive to the airport to catch our flight.  Have a wonderful weekend and make sure to do something CRAFTY!

Hugs,
Bernie Bee

Wedding Card / rs#168

 

Today I played along with the retro sketch challenge. I've been looking for a sketch that I could use to make a wedding card and this one caught my eye. I'm going to keep it on file to be able to use again.

I used a combination of papers in my "stash"and SU Naturals White. The stamps are SU's Flower Shop w/ matching punch and Petite Pairs, Strawberry Slush ink, a retired thinlit and EF and the Banner Dies.


Thanks for stopping by. I'm off to do some errands. I hope you get to do something CRAFTY!

Hugs,
Bernie Bee

Bright Birthday / MOJO402

Just a quick post today playing along with the MOJOMonday #402 sketch. I started working on this card last night, but it just wasn't going together as I wanted. I shut off the light in the Studio, took the dog potty and went to bed.

When I woke up this morning and went to finish it, WALLA, I was able to put it together!  There are still some things I would have done differently, but on the whole, I'm satisfied with it. I plan on using it for my granddaughter who will be 8 soon. The colors are still a little out of my comfort zone, but I know she'll like them.

I used SU's Cherry on Top DSP paper stack again, coordinating the colors with SU cardstock. This was my first go around using the Sprinkles of Life stamp set with the Tree Builder Punch which coordinates perfectly. I've seen such cute cards on Pinterest using this punch and stamp.  I probably will not run out of cards to CASE.

Have a great day. I'm waiting for my hubby to come home from Baltimore this afternoon.  He's been gone 3 days, and I have surely missed him. I'm also getting ready for our Home Group get together tonight here at our home. Started my sauce, made my meatballs, next will be putting together the stuffed shells.  I always look forward to our time together. They are such fun people to be around.

Have a wonderful and blessed day AND go do something CRAFTY!

Hugs,
Bernie Bee

Fathers Day/ Mojo401/FM213

Today I'm posting a card I made for my husband for Father's Day next week.  I'm able to link this up to 2 challenges, The Friday Mashup and Mojo Monday. Both great challenge sites to get, well, your MOJO going!

 

I used SU retired patterned paper and Pacific Point, Basic Gray, Smokey Slate, and Whisper White for the color combo. The stamped images are from Verve Stamps - Strong Anchor. Such great sentiments and images in this set. I love using them. I also used the coordinating die by Verve for the the anchor. I finished it off with Neutrals Color Dots, Basic Metal Buttons and some Black twine.

Thanks for stopping by.  I hope you get to do something CRAFTY today.  I'm off to a 90th. Birthday party this afternoon.  Should be fun.

Hugs,
Bernie Bee