Merry Christmas / pp273

Today I had some time to play with stamps and paper. The Paper Players had a challenge and I decided to play a long since I still needed several family Christmas cards. I chose the Patterned Paper/Sparkle or Shine/Tree Tic Tac Toe combo.

Here is the card I created drawing my color combination from a retired DSP by SU.

I know I've used this tree punch on quite a few cards, but I love the stamp set it coordinates with,  Festival of Trees. The "sparkle " factor comes in on this card , not only on the glitter paper stars, but the Diamond Stickles by Ranger that I used on the ornaments on the tree.  I haven't used Stickles in so long and I'm not sure why. Looks like I'll have to create other cards and use this fun addition of sparkle.

I'm off to heat up some leftovers for supper and then attempt to get my Studio back in order before I head off to bed. I hope you have had a wondeful Sunday and were able to do something CRAFTY like I have.

Crafty Hugs,

Bernie Bee

A Christams Goose / PP272

Today I worked on another Christmas card.  I have 2 more to create for my immediate family and I'm using the Paper Pumpkin kits to created the remainder.

I decided to play along with the Paper Players #272 sketch challenge to create this goose card.  I was a little hesitant to use black, red, and very vanilla, but I do like the way it looks. What do you think?

All the papers are by SU, the black pattern paper is retired and so is the ribbon. I created the tag on my Cricut Explore Air and mimicked the corners on the red background with a retired SU punch. I used the Wetlands stamp by SU, but hadn't used the goose on too many cards with this set. I thought it was about time!

That's about it for today.  I'm off to do errands and give my pup a bath today.  We are going to a Thanksgiving function in Scottsdale, AZ, so I will not be doing much cooking this year. Although, I love the whole Thanksgiving preparations.

HAVE A WONDERFUL AND BLESSED THANKSGIVING from my family to yours!

Crafty Hugs,
BernieBee

Happy Christmas Mittens/ FMS212

Good Morning! Actually, it might be afternoon for some of you. Just popping by today to post a card that I created for the Freshly Made Sketches212 challenge.

I pulled out paper from my "stash". Some that I have had for quite awhile. Most of you know how that is! I had seen some really cute cards with mittens and knew I wanted to do one for myself.

The Mittens were die cut using my Cricut Explore and the Holiday Cakes cartridge. I used SU silver glitter paper for the cuffs and snowflakes. I was so pleased how the snowflake cut. Such a tiny, intricate piece, but the Explore did an excellent job. This machine is truly amazing.

Although the patterned paper is not SU, the Midnight Muse and Pool Party matched perfectly with it. I was a disappointed with the one mitten not being lined up better and almost started over, but decided against it. Maybe the person I'll be sending it to wont notice. ;0)

Tomorrow I hope to be posting some Cricut Explore and Thanksgiving projects that I have been working on , but today I'm off to do errands. 

Go make it a great Friday and  go do something CRAFTY my friends!

Crafty Hugs,
Bernie Bee

Christmas Blessings

I had a few days of being down and resting. I developed a cold and it knocked me out for a few days. Although I had 3 doctors appointments, a dinner to make for the tree crew at church and working the Christmas Tree lot, creating a card was not high on my  TO DO list this week.

That, of course, made getting a card up on Friday not happen. Today I'm in my Studio B playing catch up. Linda over at Stamping School had a great, easy Christmas card up today. Just what I needed to get back into my CREATING GROOVE...

I did tweak it just a little bit. 

I added the Frosted Finishes Embellishments 132150 and made a bow 
using the Silver 1/8" Ribbon 132137.

A real classy looking card that can be made fairly quickly in an assembly line fashion if you need quite a few. I know at this point in the month, this is something I can really use!

SU PRODUCTS USED

Paper: Winter Frost DSP Stack 132183
Pool Party CS, Island Indigo CS, Shimmer CS, Silver Shimmer Paper

Ink: Island Indio 126986

Stamp:  More Merry Messages 126402(outside) 
Christmas Messages 131793(inside)

Holiday Ornaments Framelits 127816

Paper- Piercing Pack - Occasions 129387
I used this to get the curved lines above the ornament.
Thanks Linda, for the great tip!

That's about it for today. Have a wonderful and blessed Sunday!


If you would like to order any of the products above, I can be reached at:
bernadettebliss@gmail.com
or
919.414.5564

I would love to be your creative coach and demonstrator of choice.

BERNADETTE

Hanging the Holly

Well, I'm just making this under the wire for today. I have had 2 doctors appointments and grocery shopping to do and had to break it up into 2 days! It has really slowed up my mojo.

Speaking of mojo, this is the new MOJO322 sketch for the week.  I'm not entirely happy with it and will probably do another card using the same sketch, but like I mentioned in my last post, I'm trying to stay on posting Monday, Wednesday, Friday schedule.

SU PRODUCTS USED

Papers: Seasons of Style DSP 132340
Whisper White CS, Cherry Cobbler CS, Old Olive CS

Stamp: More Merry Messages 126402

Ink: Cherry Cobbler 126966

Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding 120992

Frosted Finishes Embellishments 132150 

7/8" Scallop Circle 129404

*The corners and the DS envelope were done using the*Envelope Punch Board 133774


If you would like to order any of the products from me, I can be reached at:
bernadettebliss@gmail.com
or
919.414.5564

I would love to be your creative coach and demonstrator of choice.

Have a great evening!
BERNADETTE

Blue with Sparkle

I had a little time last night to play with my new punch, stamp set, and paper.

Christmas Ornament Punch 132152/Christmas Collectibles 131775,

 Winter Frost DSP 132341. 

The stamp set and punch can be bought in a bundle for a 15% savings. Who doesn't like saving money? :) This is sold  in either the Wood mount 133282 or

Clear 133283, which I use and prefer.

 I was inspired by MOJO317 sketch. I so enjoy these sketches. 

They always seem to push me out of my "creative box".

Stampin' Up! Products Used

More Merry Messages 126402 (inside)

Smoky Slate 131202, Island Indigo122923, 

Pool Party 122924,Whisper White 100730

Glimmer Paper 124005

Island Indigo ink 126986

  Island Indigo ribbon SAB

 Folders

 

Honeycomb 129378

Square Lattice 119976

Rhinestone Basic Jewels 119246

*I was that pleased with this card and knew 
I needed to add something. Last night I looked at it again 
and decided on the extra bling. What do you think?*

If you would like to order any of the products listed,

 I would love to be your demonstrator and creative coach.

Here is a direct link to my online store:  Bernadette Bliss.

 Just key in the numbers of the items you are interested in.

The website will take you through all the steps, PRESS order 

and the products will be shipped directly to your door! 

 I pray you have a blessed and CRAFTY Monday!

BERNADETTE