Happy Birthday To You

Here is my second attempt at using this paper, but with a different layout. I'm liking this card a lot better then the
one I posted yesterday. I probably will change out that one. There is no sense wasting a much needed birthday card.

Product: Birthday Bouquet DSP, Flower Shop Stamp Set and Pansy Punch, Sizzlets Leaves, Stitched Shapes Framlits, Ink Watermelon Wonder (I stamped off so it wasn't so dark and bright) The stamp is one from a Paper Pumpkin Kit.

I'll be linking this to Seize the Birthday . Make sure you stop over to see the great cards that have been posted. Have a great evening and as always, go do something you LOVE!

Live Simply,
Bernadette

My Help

This is my VLVSEPT2014 week 2 card and I will be linking it over on Word Art Wednesday, also. I did have some other paper in mind, but settled on this pretty floral in the All Abloom paper stack.  The lighting is a little off since I took it with the early morning sun. It seems it's still trial and error for me in taking photos of my cards. {smile}

I  will be making this short today.  I have a Woman's Bible Study this morning and a Card Class with some ladies from the park where I live. I'm hoping to get in a pedicure, but don't know if that will happen today. I seem to put that off. I'd rather spend that hour or so in my Studio, although I do enjoy getting them.

I hope you have a wonderful Tuesday and do something CRAFTY my friends.

*Stamp set - Verve Scripture Medley 2 , which I just love. I have used this set of uplifting scriptures on at least 5 cards, and there are still 7 left!

*SU retired embossing folder and button

I forgot to mention that I used one of my favorite papers, Shimmery White #101910. I love the subtle little shimmer it has to it and the weight of the card paper.(stamped sentiment and flower)

All Abloom Designer Series Paper Stack

$6.95

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

$6.95

Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$6.95

Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

So Saffron 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$6.95

Pansy Punch

$15.95

Petite Petals Punch

$12.95

Large Scallop Edgelits Die

$7.95

Chalk Talk Framelits Die

$24.95

Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

Do Not Give Up

Good Morning! I can't believe the weekend is already upon us. The days just have flown by. I did get a few hours to play yesterday. Well, maybe more then a few. (smile)

I was able play and get familiar with some new techniques and with some new products. I'm really trying to stretch my creativity. Hopefully, I'll be sharing some "new" things in the future.

Today's card is being posted in two challenges, DS no.167 and Word Art Wednesday. 

I rounded all the corners of my card, but I'm not that happy with it. I really feel sticking to Jen's sketch would have been the better way to go. Oh well, create and learn.

Speaking of the rounded corner. I have found that when working with the Punch Corner by Project Life,  turning the punch upside down and centering it worked better for me. I never was able to get a clean rounded corner by using the guide.

Although the color can't be seen in this photo, the Pistachio Pudding used for the leaves and center of the flower was picked up out of the small dots paper. I hesitated to use it, but a darker green was just not working.

That's about it for today.  Thanks for stopping by. I hope you have a wonderful weekend and are able to do something CRAFTY my friends!

Hugs, Bernadette

Products

*Stamp- Verve Scripture 2*

Confetti Celebration Designer Series Paper

$10.95

Strawberry Slush 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$6.95

Pistachio Pudding 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$6.95

Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$6.95

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

$8.50

Flower Fair Framelits Die

$24.95

Pansy Punch

$15.95

Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

$7.95

Punch Corner Project Life

$7.95

Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

Quick Thank You Card

 A Quick and Easy thank you card that I put together for the Retro Sketches #126 and CASing Arielle Gordon's take on the challenge sketch.. Love it and her style!

I must say it, took me longer to choose the paper and colors, then to put this card together. I love black and yellow together, but this would also look great with the new Lost Lagoon CS as an accent color. I might have to try that next.


Thanks for stopping by and stay CRAFTY my friends!

Hugs, Bernadette

Lots Of Thanks Clear Stamp Set

$16.95

Flower Shop Clear Stamp Set

$17.95

Pansy Punch

$15.95

Builder Bird Punch

$16.95

Gorgeous Grunge Clear Stamp Set

$17.95

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

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

$6.95

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

$8.50

Back To Black Designer Series Paper

$10.95

Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

MOJO 332 Cards

I was originally going to create just one card, but decided since I didn't

post yesterday that I would do two for the MOJO332 challenge.

 Stampin' Up! Supply List

Papers: Watercolor Wonder DSP 132994
Smokey Slate CS, Whisper White CS, Island Indigo CS
Tangerine Tango, Gumball Green CS

Ink: Island Indigo126986
Tangerine Tango 126946

Stamps: Fabulous Phrases 120501
Simple Stems  133101
Flower Shop 130942

Polka Dot EF - non-SU

Regal Buttons - 130029

Pansy Punch 130698

Rhinestone Basic Jewels 119246

Frosted Finishes Embellishments 132150

Whisper White 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon 109070

Pool Party ribbon - retired

Well, that's about it for today.  I'm off to finish up my soup for dinner tonight!

Have a wonderful evening and stay CRAFTY!

**All products can be bought by clicking here**

BERNADETTE

Cheer Up Buttercup

Just a quick card today. I still have been working on my NC boxes and helped up at the Clubhouse yesterday. My day today is full of errands.

 Hopefully, I can get them done.

  My knee continues to give me problems. It takes all I have to walk through the parking lots and through the stores. Believe me, metal on metal is NOT a good thing.  Although I don't want to go through a second surgery, I have no other choice. It's looking like the end of  January at this point.

At least it after the Christmas Holiday and before beautiful Spring!

Well, enough of that. Onto the card. This is the first "Polaroid frame" card I have made.  I know, I'm a little behind with the trends.  I did peruse Pinterest  and found some beautiful examples. 

 I definitely will need to be doing more of this type of style. 

 Stampin'Up! is coming out with a framelit that will do this in our

 January 2014 mini catalog.  So stay tuned to that.

My frame was cut at 3" x 3 1/2" and I lined up a square 

Nestibilities within that frame and cut it out with the Big Shot.

SU Products Used

Paper: Kaleidescope DSP  132995 NEW  (Available Jan 2014)

Whisper White CS, Basic Black CS, Crushed Curry CS, Bermuda Bay CS

Stamps: Geometrical  New (Available Jan 3 2014)

Flower Shop 130942

Ink: StazOn Black 101406

 Envelope Liners Framelit Dies 132172

Pansy 130698

Candy Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a CRAFTY day!

 

BERNADETTE

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 day and stay CRAFTY!

BERNADETTE

Hello There

I decided to give this sketch from The Paper Players a go this week.

Bits and pieces of this card were sitting on my desk for at least 2 days.

I was trying to determine if I was going to make it "clean" or stepped up.

As you can see, stepped up won!

The color combination of Tangerine Tango 111349, Tempting Turquoise 102067, and Old Olive 100702, was suggested by the SU Color Coach .

SU Products Used

Venetian Romance DSP 130144

Very Vanilla CS 101650

Happy Day 130297

Flower Shop  130942

Tangerine Tango ink 126946

Tempting Turquoise ink 126952

StazOn Jet Black ink 101406

Square Lattice folder 119976

Non-SU embossing folder

Bird Builder punch for leaves 117191

Pansy punch 130698

1-3/4" Circle 119860

1/2" Circle 119869

Rhinestone Basic Jewels 119246

If you desire or need 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.

 I pray you have a blessed and CRAFTY Thursday!

BERNADETTE

Bright and Sassy Birthday

This card is one that I started several days ago to enter into 2 different challenges. Mojo Monday#315 and the colors from a sketch challenge, which I don't recall the name of. SORRY.

 Unfortunately, I wasn't able to finish it up to enter either one, but wanted to add it in this blog post.

Stampin' Up! Products Used

Bring on the Cake 121958

Flower Shop 130942

Pumpkin Pie ink 126945

Black Stampin' Write Marker 100082 

Black Stampin' Emboss Powder 109133

(used on flower)

 

Modern Medley 126926

Strawberry Slush 131295

Basic Black 1210458

Pumpkin Pie 105117

Very Vanilla 101650

Pansy Punch 130698

Perfect Polka Dots 117335

Very Vanilla Seam Binding Ribbon 120999

 Rhinestone Basic Jewels 119246

Flag die - non SU

All of the Stampin' Up! products can be ordered through 

me at my Business Website

bernadettebliss.stampinup.net

 

Well I'm off to play with paper. I hope you have a wonderful evening and get a chance to be CRAFTY!

BERNADETTE

The Lord is God

This is just a quick post today. I wanted to play along again this week with the Word Art Wednesday challenge and put this card together late last night.

 For the base of the card I used Pistachio Pudding. I just love it. It's such a  soft and soothing shade of green. I pulled the colors from the Birthday Basics DSP #130145, Summer Starfruit and Crisp Cantaloupe to tie things together. As you can see from the photo, I added some texture by using the Delicate Designs #127023 embossing edge folder along the bottom of the card front.

The flowers are from the Flower Shop #130942 set and punched with the Pansy punch. That set is so nice. Six very distinct flower designs to mix and match or use alone.

A little bit of Summer Starfruit Stitched Satin Ribbon, which was my last little bit,

 and Rhinestone Basic Jewels along the scallops.

Make it a great day and stay CRAFTY!

BERNADETTE

Psalm 91:2

I had a chance today to sit down and play with some paper.

I had recently seen this Freshly Made 104 sketch and decided that it would

 be perfect to use with the Word Art Wednesday challenge.

The color combination for the card was inspired by the Eastern Elegance DSP by SU. It was paired with Coastal Cabana CS, 

Calypso Coral CS, and Whisper White CS.

I used the free scripture word art over on Word Art Wednesday for the sentiment. Such a wonderful verse about God's protection. 

I stamped one of the flowers from Flower Shop in Calypso Coral ink, then sprinkled it with SU Clear Embossing power. With the addition of some two way glue, SU's Dazzling Diamonds was added for a little sparkle. The Calypso Coral candy dots finished off the bottom of the banner.

I hope you are having a restful day. Enjoy and stay CRAFTY!

 BERNADETTE