Hello My Sweet Friend

Just finishing up a day of sorting craft paper, practicing layering flowers, and finishing up this card for Freshly Made Sketches challenge. I went in several different directions with colors and layout for this card but finally decided on the one below. I had just received the MFT's Sweet Hello layering die and I needed to add to my stash of friend cards. I paired it with a sentiment from the MFT's Well, Hello stamp set. I used SU's Purple Posy and a new DSP, Playing with Patterns for the triangle element. The softness of the color and pattern drew me in.

 That's about it for this evening. I'll see you in a few days posting a new creation. 

I hope you have a blessed Sunday. Stay safe and well!

Blessings,

Bernie B

Hello

Just popping in tonight to link a card that I created to link over at CAS(E) this Sketch! I just had received 2 new stamp sets from MFT and was anxious to make a card. I needed some "keeping in touch" cards, and the MFT Well, Hello filled the bill. Although the stamp had a very pretty Hello, I did not order the die-cut for from this set since I had several different ones. I plan on using the Hello sentiment just stamped on a future card.

Products Used:

SU Woven Threads DSP, SU Rocco Rose, SU Seaside Spray, Neenah Solar White 1110# CS for the base of the card

MFT Well, Hello stamp set, MFTStitched Sentiment Strips Die-namics

SU Stitched Shapes Framelit Dies

Well, I'm off to clean up my messy craft space, have a cup of herbal tea, and read a few more chapters in a new book I started several days ago. Have a great remainder of the evening and maybe you'll be able to do something you LOVE before heading to bed this evening.

Blessings,

BJ

Hello

Today I was actually able to sit down to make a card! Things and time have just slipped by with the hurricane, family, plus I had lost my mojo. I really dislike that when it happens. I did accomplish sorting and organizing my craft supplies once again.

Recently my husband added a counter to the 6 foot area that I used to craft in. I had a very nice desk, but it wasn't nearly big enough to spread out. A girl just needs spreading room, you know.  I do still have my craft supplies in two different areas, but they are close by.  When I lived in San Marcos I had an actual craft room with everything within reach. Not so here, but I'm very happy with my space. It affords me lots of light which is something I really need when I craft.

This is the alcove on our second which overlooks our entry way. I also have a nice window to my right that adds even more light.

Now onto the card that I created today. I'm getting this posted just under the wire for Freshly Made Sketches 356  challenge.  I have been wanting to use this paper from SU for quite some time and thought is was perfect for the sketch.

PRODUCTS USED:
Neenah Solar White CS
SU: Cajun Craze, Grapefruit Grove, Nature's Poem DSP
SU Hello die cut


Have wonderful rest of the evening. I hope you had a blessed weekend and enjoy next week. I can hardly believe it will be October 1st. tomorrow. Before you know it it will be Thanksgiving  then Christmas! And as always, I hope you can do something you LOVE!

Live Simply,

Bernadette

Hello, Sunshine

Yesterday I worked on a card that I will be linking to the Freshly Made Sketches Blog. I just received the SUN DIE from MFT and was anxious to use it.

I made 2 of these cards and I'll be sending one out Monday to my little Great Granddaughter who lives in VA. She certainly is a little ray of sunshine to all our family.

PRODUCTS USED:

SU Cardstock: Whisper White, So Saffron, Coastal Cabana

Stamp: PTI Handwritten Notes (RET)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Versa Mark for embossing the image

Ranger Super Fine Clear Embossing Powder

SU Up and Away Thinlits cloud die

SU Dots Embossing folder (RET)

We are staying close to home with know barbecue plans. We will be going out this evening to celebrate my hubbies 65th. birthday, so that will be our celebration for Labor Day. 

Hopefully you will have some fun plans in the works for this last Hooray of summer. Enjoy the time and can do something you LOVE!

Live Simply, Bernadette