Masculine Birthday Card and 2 challenges

I don't usually post on Thursdays, but I decided to enter two challenges and I already had something prepared for Friday. This was entered in the Mojo #362 and Color Throwdown #369.

As I  have said before, I usually am in need of birthday cards for the men in my life. Most of my stash birthday cards tend to be too "girly". (smile)

When I saw this Mojo sketch and the colors over on color throwdown, I knew it would make a perfect masculine card. 

I did rotate the sketch so I could fit the large poly stamp from Age Awareness that I had decided on using. I love the way it turned out.

Thanks for stopping by and make it a wonderful Thursday. GO do something CRAFTY my friends.

Hugs,

Bernadette

Age Awareness Photopolymer Stamp Set

$15.95

Basic Gray 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$6.95

Marina Mist 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$6.95

Pacific Point 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$6.95

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

$8.50

Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$6.95

Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Geometrical Clear Stamp Set

$21.95

Large Triangle Punch

$15.95

Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

$7.95

Moonlight Designer Series Paper Stack

$6.95

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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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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

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

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