Love Grows Here / FMS #183

Boy, has this week flown by! I really had plans on getting several cards up, but that didn't happen. I was out and about, lost my mojo and have been learning the in's and out's of my new Explore and the Cricut Design Space. I'm still amazed at how much it can do. They just released another update yesterday which adds more awesomeness.

This is a Baby card that I created today using this weeks Freshly Made Sketch #183. I was tempted to add more "stuff" but refrained myself.  I'm really trying to produce more simple, uncomplicated cards.  I am succeeding a little and hope to become more comfortable with keeping it simple.

The stamp set I used was one I bought quite awhile ago from Taylored Exressions, Love Grows Here. It always makes me smile, but I have been challenged when it comes to coloring it. Unfortunately, today was not much better, but I pressed in. I think I stamped and colored the image 7 or 8 times. UGH! My final attempt was used, but I'm still not completely happy with the results, but used it anyway. I would love your opinion and suggestions.

The technique I settled on using: 

• Stamping the image with Black Memento Ink on SU Shimmer White paper
• Adding clear embossing powder which was then heat set  

• Colored the image with SU inks and the Aqua painter

Having the image outlined with the embossing powder helped me "stay within the lines". I still need practice. I'll be using the sweet images from the set again trying this technique and perhaps my Prisma Color Pencils. So stay tuned!

Other SU products used:  Sweet Dreams DSP with matching buttons, Bitty Banner Framelit dies, Chevron EF

Have a wonderful evening and I hope you can do something CRAFTY!

Hugs,

BernieBee

I Remembered...

Here is a card that I made last Thursday, but I have just 

been able to put up today. I needed I quick belated Birthday card and was glad I had just bought this set.

Remembering Your Birthday stamp 131350. 

Who doesn't needs belated sentiments occasionally, even though we make cards on a fairly regular basis. This set even has a cute sentiment for inside the card. If you haven't looked at this set, take a peek in the  AC , page 16.

Stampin' Up! Supply List

Stamps: Remembering Your Birthday 131350 

Simple Stems 133101

Ink: Island Indigo  126986

Crushed Curry  131173

Paper: Watercolor Wonder DSP 132994

 Island Indigo CS, Whisper White CS,  Crushed Curry CS

Chevron EF 127749

Secret Garden die 129372

Banners Framelits dies 132173

Regals Candy Dots 130932

As always, if you would like any of the above SU products used for this project, just click here to go directly to my online store.

I pray you have a wonderful day and do something CRAFTY!

BERNADETTE

Happy Big Day

Today's card is  one I created for the MOJO Monday 297 blog challenge.

My selection of paper and stamps were so easy for this card. I knew I needed an extra birthday card in my stash and the  Birthday Basics DSP and the  

Chalk Talk  stamps and framelits were perfect for the task at hand. 

Combining them both just made this  card so easy.

Birthday Basics DSP 130145

 Very Vanilla CS 101650, 

 Island Indigo 122923

Raspberry Ripple 126842

Chalk Talk 130634 , Hearts a Flutter 129252

Chalk Talk dies 129983, Large Scallop Edgelits 127019

 Hearts a Flutter die 130159

Perfect Polka Dots 117335, Chevron 127749

Candy Dots (neutrals collection) 130934

Big Shot 113349, Big Shot Magnetic Platform 130658

Stampin Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

Thanks for stopping by. Have a great weekend and stay CRAFTY!

BERNADETTE

5 Minute Inspiration

This card was inspired by a card that I saw in the 2013-2014 Stampin' Up! catalog.

I loved the simplicity of it and I feel that it can be used for a male or female birthday card. It actually  took me approximately 5 minutes to cut the paper, stamp the image and put it together.

Couldn't ask for anything better!

RECIPE

Paper: Whisper White CS 100730, Cherry Cobbler CS 119685 

Parker's Patterns DSP 131021

Ink: Cherry Cobbler 126966

Stamp: Bring on the Cake 121958

Sweet Additions: Chevron Folder 127749, Rhinestones Perfect Jewels 119246

I used the Large Oval Punch (119855) to make the bow 

Stampin' Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

Thank you for stopping by and have CRAFTY day!

BERNADETTE

An Eclectic Card

Today I am posting a card that I linked to MOJO Monday.  Calling this card Eclectic was due to mixing the graphic paper and Chevron with the the organza ribbon and rhinestones.  I thought it all came together well and I love the Basic Gray paired with the Perfect Plum. Don't you?

RECIPE

Papers: Whisper White 100730, Perfect Plum 101889, Basic Gray 121044R

Twitterpated DSP 125406

Stamp: Perfectly Penned  122892

Sweet Additions: Chevron Folder 127749, Rhinestones Basic Jewels 119246

5/8" Organza Ribbon 114319 

Tools: 3/4" Circle 119873 1/2" Circle 119869

Itty Bitty Punch Pack (circle) 118309, Ticket Punch (retired)

SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals

Thank you for stopping by and have a CRAFTY day!

BERNADETTE

Thinking of You

Today I created this card with my inspiration coming from the Spring SU catalog. I haven't made a card like this in quite awhile. It seemed good to get back to doing something a little more feminine.

Paper: Crumb Cake #120593, Early Espresso #119686, Pretty in Pink #111351, Tea fro Two DSP #129311

Stamp: retired - Trendy Trees

Ink: Early Espresso #126974

Sweet Extras: Chevron Folder #127749, Pearl Basic Jewels #119247, Artisan Embellishments Kit # 129328

Thanks for stopping by and have a CRAFTY week!

http://bernadettebliss.stampinup.net

Masculine Birthday 2

 

I guess I'm on a roll with masculine Birthday cards! This one is fairly simple and came together quickly. I used the card design from over at Linda Heller's Stamping School. This is the second time I used this interesting fold. I just ordered the International Bazaar DSP paper #126920, and I'm really liking the colors and patterns of this DPS and can see how I will be using this for more masculine cards. The card base is Crumbcake #120953; Expresso Brown #119686; Lucky Limeade #122926; and Naturals White #102316 finish it off. I used one of the Apothecary Accent Framelits #127003 to frame the Friendly Phrases #126151 sentiment. I also decided to use the new

 Chevron Folder #127749 to add more interest to this somewhat plain card.

 Have a wonderful and CRAFTY week! BernieB