Ladybug Thank You's

Side view with popped up Ladybug

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

These are the Thank You notes I promised I would post. I've been working on these for a special young lady in my life.  I will make a total of 40. Stampin' Up! has made it so easy, a perfect note card size, made with sturdy card stock and matching envelopes. Can't ask for much more then that.

I did use my Cricut Expression to cut the flowers and the Ladybugs. That certainly made the whole process less stressful.  :} I did use SU cardstock ( Melon Mambo, Pink Pirouette) and 2 stamps sets, Sassy Salutations and Papillon Potpourri to complete them. Although, I only used the antenna from the Papillon Potpourri to complete the Ladybug.

 

Products used

I hope to have them completed by this week and mailed off by Thursday or Friday. I hope she likes them!

Nothing else much new here, although I was able to by 3 pairs of shoes at the Factory Outlet Mall in Carlsbad. I have been looking for shoes it seems like forever.  Shoe shopping is not one of my favorite things to do, but today I hit "pay dirt". I'm doing the happy dance knowing I won't need to buy shoes for a long while. 

I hope you have a wonderful and blessed weekend and try to do something fun and CRAFTY my friends!

Hugs,

BernieBee

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

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Pop-Up Box Card

Here is the project I promised to post yesterday on my Business FB page.
The cute little 3D,  Pop-Up Box Card. Such a fun card to make and give.

This particular card is one of a few floating around on the internet. I first saw it on Splitcoaststampers, but that one was very large.  The one I created was from instructions that  Linda over on Stamping School gave. This one will fit nicely into an A2 envelope when flattened.

Here is the card-box closed and ready to be put into an envelope. The picture to the right is of the remaining two panels. I added some dots to give it a "doodle" look using the Uni-Ball Signo Gel Pen 105021. Splitcoaststampers is having a  special challenge using doodling on a card.  I'm afraid this is about as close to doodling I will ever be getting!

Just a few closeups of the front and side. I used dimensional just on the die cut tulips and Four Frames Stamp 123442. I stamped that in Pear Pizzazz ink and used a phrase from Petite Pairs 122497 inked with StazOn Jet Black ink.

The butterflies are from the Papillon Potpourri 132058 with the matching Itty Bitty Butterfly punch 129406 with 

Basic Pearl Jewels added to the center.

The tulips are from TE Tiptoe Through the Tulips die and were cut using 
Coastal Cabana CS, Daffodil Delight CS, and Midnight Muse CS. 
I used Pear Pizzazz for the stems with leaves and Old Olive CS for the grass. The grass is was cut using a Cricut cartridge.


In retrospect, the next time I will attach the stems and die cut tulips to a piece of florist wire like Linda did.  It will not only give it more stability, but I will be able to achieve more variety with staggering heights. 

Although, this took me some time to choose papers, dies, colors and assemble, I know I will be trying my hand at another one. I have few ideas floating around in my head. Now that can be a dangerous thing. More time in my Studio, oh NO!

Well, I'm off to do my Bible Study, wash, and some housework. Then I'll be heading to my Studio to work on a Sympathy card.

Have a wonderful and CRAFTY day! 

 BERNADETTE

Quick and Easy Card Class Card

After days of trying to decide what card design I should use for a  

General card for card class, this was the winner!

 I had searched our Stampin' Connection site for several days and found 

this layout by Julie Olivier. I immediately knew it would be perfect!

 Simple and by using two of my favorite stamp sets, Chalk Talk 130634 

and Papillon Potpourri 123757, I know the girls will love it. With the

 pop of Coastal Cabana, I think, just lights up the whole card. 

AND, what's not to love about butterflies? 

 The coordinating punches for these sets, makes putting cards 

so quick and easy. I know I need "quick" at times.

SU Products Used

Papers: Strawberry Slush CS, Whisper White CS, Coastal Cabana CS

Quatrefancy DSP 130141

Inks: Strawberry Slush 131178, Coastal Cabana 131175

Punches: Extra Large Oval 119859, Elegant Butterfly 127526 

1 3/4" Circle 119850

Perfect Polka Dots EF 11735

Why not give this card a try. Of course, the paper and stamps you use are up to you.

Put your own spin on this and stop back and let me know.

As always, if you would like to place an order for 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.

 I pray you have a blessed and CRAFTY Friday!

      Thanks for taking the time to stop by.

BERNADETTE

 

A Walk Down Memory Lane

Today I thought I would post some older cards that I created using Papillon Potpourri and using the larger butterfly punch, Elegant Butterfly 127526. At $15.95 it would be a great addition to the Butterfly Bundle.

The above card was inspired by a card that was in the 2012-2013 annual catalog. I really love each and everyone of the butterfly images in this set.

This card was my FIRST make and take after I became a demonstrator. 

It is a 3X3 and so simple to put together.

Well I hope you enjoyed a walk down memory lane today and will be inspired to put your "wings to flight" if you have ordered this Bundle.

Stay CRAFTY!

Bernadette

Butterflies #2

 

 I'm posting another card today using Papillon Potpourri and the Bitty Butterfly that is part of the bundle offer that I mentioned yesterday. 

This is headed out today to my next door neighbor who was just in the hospital. She is such a sweetheart and I know she will love the colors in this card.

I also used the new Thinlits Circle Card #133480 and completed the set with a matching envelope using the new Envelope Punch Board #133774.

All I can say, I'm really loving these two new products from SU.

  

Flower Shop #130942

Teeny Tiny Wishes #127802

Blessings from Heaven #123052

Daffodil Delight CS

Whisper White CS

Gingham Garden DSP 129310

Pearls Basic Jewels

Designer Vintage Buttons 

Whisper White Bakers Twine

Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder

Make it a great day and stay CRAFTY!

BERNADETTE

 

                                                               

3x3 Envelope Card

Can I say card an envelope All in One!

Today I decided to put up a cute, but simple, little card that was inspired by Linda Heller over at Stamping School. When I saw this, I was so excited about trying my hand at making one.

As the title says, it's just one of those simple little 3x3 projects that I feel, pack a punch. Who wouldn't love to receive one of these "little darlings". I can see giving these to a co-worker, your mailman, receptionist at your Dr.'s office and the list goes on. Just by changing up the paper, sentiments and embellishments, they could fit anyone.

I made the envelope using the Simply Scored Diagonal Plate (125586). On the inside, I adhered a piece  (3"x3") of  Raspberry Ripple (126842). The paper,( Sycamore Street) sentiment, and the images (Bloomin' Marvelous) were the great products available during SAB. ( 2 3/4"x 2 3/4") . I haven't used much of the paper, but LOVE it. Honestly, I think I'm becoming a paper hoarder! 

To finish off the outside, I cut out several different size circles and stamped the butterfly using one of the images from Papillon Potpourri (123757) and punched it out with Elegant Butterfly punch (127526). All the pieces were layered and the Rhinestone Basic Jewels (119246) were added for some "bling". A little 2-Way Glue (100425) was added to the top flap to keep it closed. And that's it...

I  hope you give this project a try. I know you will enjoy making them.

Have a wonderful and CRAFTY day!

BERNADETTE

Thank God

Today's card is one that I'm linking to MOJO284 Blog and Word Art Wednesday Blog. I originally was going to do a black, white and red combo with this sketch and may still, but the Print Poetry DSP 129312 which is in the Spring catalog, "spoke" to me again and besides it is certainly a Spring looking paper. Appropriate for this time of year. This is just a 4 1/2" x 6 1/2" pack that has 48 sheets of paper: 4 ea. of 12 double-sided designs. This is my fourth card using this pack. 

Can you tell I like designing with it!

RECIPE

Paper: Print Poetry 129312, Patio Party DSP 126916, Midnight Muse CS 126843

Summer Starfruit CS 126839, Whisper White CS 100730

Stamp Set: Trust God 126702, Papillon Potpourri 123757

Ink: Midnight Muse 126860, Lucky Limeade 126984

Sweet Extras: Ribbon - 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon/ Midnight Muse 126847

 Pearl Basic Jewels 119247, Perfect Polka Dots Folder 117335

Punches: 2 3/8" Scallop Circle 118874, 1 3/4" Circle 119850, Bitty Butterfly 129406

Edgelits - Large Scallop 127019

Paper-Piercing Tool, Stampin' Pierce-Mat, Stampin Dimensionals, Anywhere Glue Stick

 SNAIL Adhesive, Glue Dots

Make it a wonderful day and stay CRAFTY!

Butterfly Birthday

My card today was made for a dear woman here in the Park who is celebrating her 93rd. Birthday. She is very fond of butterflies, so I thought the paper and punch were a perfect choice for the card.

Paper: Patio Party #126961, Primrose Petals #126858, Summer Starfruit #126991

 Midnight Muse #126860

Circle punches
Elegant Butterfly punch #127526

3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon / Primrose Petals #126844

Rhinestone Basic Jewels #119246

Stampin' Dimensionals #104430

Adoring Accents Edgelits #125595

Paper Piercing Tool #126189

Stampin' Pierce Mat #126199

Essentials Paper -Piercing Pack

Stamp Set - Perfectly Penned #122892(clear)

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful, blessed and CRAFTY week! BernieB

Flutter by Butterfly

I made this card using the Papillon Potpourri set, again! Today is my first Workshop and I'm given this away as a door prize. I hope whoever wins it will like it. I did finish the inside, but decided not to photograph it.Thanks for stopping by! Have a crafty and blessed day. B

Butterflies in a Row

This is a carded that I cased from the new 2012-2013 Stampin 'Up! catalog on page 6. The base is a top fold card (4 1/4" x 5 1/2") .

RECIPE:

Papers - Summer Starfruit  #126839
              Very Vanilla #101650 (8-1/2x11)

Stamp -  Papillon Potpourri (c) #123759

Punch - Elegant Butterfly #127526

Ink Pads - Summer Starfruit #126991
                  Classic Stampin Spots #119979

Finishing Touches Edgelits #127010

Thank you for stopping by. I would love you  to take a look at the new catalog. Just click on the catalog on the left and it will load a flash version for you to look through. ENJOY and stay crafty!

My 1st. Card with Stampin'Up!

Today I had the chance to finally sit down and create! Can you see me doing the HAPPY DANCE...
I had lost my mojo, have been busy up at the Clubhouse and then gotten sick.  I'm finally feeling better and was ready to get my hands "dirty".

It was so much fun working with the new products.  I'm even more in love with them then I was. I chose to use the following to create my card:

Whisper White card stock for the base of the card
Marina Mist as a layer  - love this color blue
Summer Starfruit (new in color 2012-2014) {heart} this one
Polka Dot Parade (new )
Marina Mist/Summer Starfruit  inks
Papillon Potpourri  wood stamp set
Petite Pairs clear stamp set
and the NEW Elegant Butterfly Punch

Thank you for stopping by and have a wonderful weekend! BernieB