Christmas Sparkle

 

Today's card is just one of the Christmas/Holiday cards I will be posting over the next several months. Not that each post will be Holiday themed, but hopefully a nice sampling showcasing  several of the new Holiday SU stamps that I have.

I found this design idea over on Pinterest, but unfortunately, I don't remember the gal that posted it.  With this  CAS card, this was my interpretation of the original. 

I just have to say, I love, Festival of  Trees, and having the matching punch even makes it sweeter. The  Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper is just so beautiful and cuts beautifully with dies and the Big Shot. I'll have restrain myself for using it on to many cards.

I used Lost Lagoon and Pool Party CS, but was originally going to use Soft Sky. I had stamped the baubles prior to checking then realized I did not have ONE piece in my stash! Ok, it was onto plan B. I'm still happy with the end results and perhaps know one will notice. (smile)

Side View

Inside View

Make it a great Wednesday, do something CRAFTY my friends and thanks for stopping by.
Hugs,
Bernadette

If you would like to shop any of the products used here, just click on the photo and will take you directly to my online store. I would love to be your demonstrator of choice.

*I failed to list below that I used the Chalk Talk die.(sentiment) and the retired embellishment is, Frosted Finishes. The  EF  behind the trees is non-SU.*

Festival Of Trees Photopolymer Bundle

$27.95

Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper

$4.95

Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$6.95

Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$6.95

Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$8.50

Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments

$4.95

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

$3.95

Stampin' Dimensionals

$3.95

Glue Dots

$4.95

Snail Permanent Adhesive

$6.95

Decorative Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

$7.95

Large Scallop Edgelits Die

$7.95

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Paper Pumpkin - My take

Just a quick post this Friday morning. We are going to Los Angeles this weekend for my hubby's birthday. I have wash to do, a dog to shampoo, packing and a few projects sitting on my desk to finish up. I hope you all have a wonderful Holiday weekend, the Summers last Hooray.

I played around with the August Paper Pumpkin kit and this is the card I created. I certainly see more possibilities in using the provided supplies, but this it for today. 

I'm not all that sure if I like how it came together. I even went to bed trying to decide if I would even post it, but I said I would put a project up today, SO here it is.

I think I went a little overboard with the DOTS. I just got carried away. I was having so much fun stamping that little round dot stamp on paper. I know, it takes very little to amuse me.

I would like some honest feedback on this card. So if you get a chance during this busy holiday weekend, drop me a comment and tell me what you think. I promise not to go into my bedroom and boo woo. :)

 That's about it for today. Have a wonderful weekend with family and friends and take time to do something CRAFTY my friends!

Hugs,
Bernadette

All Abloom Designer Series Paper Stack

$6.95

Island Indigo 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$6.95

Island Indigo Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

1/2" Circle Punch

$5.95

Decorative Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

$7.95

Banners Framelits Die

$26.95

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Sweet Birthday

 A DS#117 sketch

Hello! Today I'm posting a Birthday card design that I have been working on for several days. This is my 3rd. attempt to put together a card for my sweet GD, Esther who will be 7 this weekend. Time was of the essence!

I would have a concept in mind, execute it, but the first two just didn't "speak" to me. So back to the drawing board for the third try. This was my final choice. What do you think?

  *The Icecream stamp /dies are non Stampin'Up!*

Well, that's about it for the today. I hope you will have a chance to do something CRAFTY and drop by to leave your comments. I would love to hear from you.

Hugs, Bernadette

Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$6.95

Hello Honey 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$6.95

Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$6.95

Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Hello Honey 3/8" Satin Stitched Ribbon

$8.95

Lost Lagoon 3/8" Satin Stitched Ribbon

$8.95

Label Love Clear Stamp Set

$17.95

Artisan Label Punch

$15.95

Decorative Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

$7.95

Moonlight Designer Series Paper Stack

$6.95

Pearl Basic Jewels Embellishments

$4.95

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Quick & Easy Thinking of You card

 

Just a quick and easy card today.  Since I needed 4 thinking of  you  cards, I CASEd this from stampingschool.com.  Of course, I added my own spin, but I used the basic layout.

The free Sale-a-bration DSP, Pool Party twine, and lacey trim were something I knew I wanted to use. I love the floral pattern on this paper. It's colors are so bright and fresh and match so well with the Pool Party base. 

Have a wonderful Wednesday. I continue to get ready for our Maine/NY trip. I'm excited about seeing all my family and grandchildren, but not so much about packing! I seem to always leave that to the last minute.

Do something CRAFTY my friends!
Bernadette

Wetlands Clear Stamp Set

$16.95

Extra-Large Oval Punch

$16.95

Elegant Butterfly Punch

$15.95

Banners Framelits Die

$26.95

Decorative Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

$7.95

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Happy Birthday Flowers

As most of us card makers know, birthday cards seem to be the cards we need the most, or at least, I do. With 7 children, 3 SIL's, 2 DIL's and 8 grand children, I seem to be always be making them!

The card above is one that I CASEd from Andrea Walford. I believe it was posted several years ago, and was saved in my CASE folder. She used a Crushed Curry combo, mine is the SAB, Sweet Sorbet and Pool Party CS. Her flowers and leaf images were using a stamp set which I did not have. I decided to cut my leaves with the Little Leaves Sizzlits die and stamped and punched the flowers using the Petite Petals stamp bundle.

SU PRODUCTSStamp: Perfectly Penned
Paper: Basic Black CS, Whisper White CS
Ink: Pool Party
Decorative Dots EF
Pearl Perfect Jewels
Retired Black Polka Dot Ribbon

I hope you make it a great Wednesday. I have several pre-op appointments today. My surgery is scheduled for Monday afternoon. I'm looking forward to having it behind me and moving ahead with the healing process.

Stay CRAFTY! Bernadette

A Quick Card

 

Today's card is using the last of the stamps in the Timeless Talk stamp collection. I used the MOJO337 sketch to jump start my creative, well, mojo!

I decided to keep this real simple without a lot of layers or colors. I wasn't that sure about it after I made it, but I really do like the simplicity of it. How about you?

Timeless Talk $16.95(126607)

Here is a picture of the complete set. I feel it can be used for either a male or female recipient by just changing the color choices and DSP.

SU PRODUCTS

Paper: Watercolor Wonder DSP (132994), Whisper White CS, Island Indigo CS, So Saffron CS

Stamp: Timeless Talk (126607) 

Ink: Island Indigo (126986) 

Decorative Dots EF (133520) FREE with a $50 oder during Sal-a-Bration.

Regals Button Collection (130029)

White Bakers Twine (124262) 

Mini Glue Dots (103863)

I hope your weather is feeling like Spring. The temperature here in S. California doesn't seem to change much, although it is supposed to be alittle cooler for a few days. 

Have a wonderful and blessed weekend. And as always, stay CRAFTY!

BERNADETTE