God is Our Refuge / ctd#383 /mojo438

Good morning my crafting friends. My post today is an exciting one.  On February 26th. I was chosen Featured Stamper over at Color Throwdown. Part of the fun is to create a card using the colors for the current challenge. We were asked to incorporate Orange, Green, Yellow, and White. The card below is the one I created using those colors.  I also was able to post this card over at MOJO Monday using their sketch.

I decided on using the Labels Collection framelits in place of the rectangle.  My main reason being, I haven't used this set for such a long time. Another product that has been sadly neglected in my stash are the paper dollies. I'm embarrassed to say this is only the second time I have used one in my creating. Sad, but true.  Do you have things that you have bought with all good intentions of using them, then they just sit on your shelf? I think I know the answer. :0)

I encourage you stop over to check out the great cards posted by the Color Throwdown Design Team and play along with this weeks  challenge.The colors are a great way to jump start your creativity.

Have a wonderful Wednesday and go do something  CRAFTY!

Crafty Hugs,
Bernie Bee

Products Used: Scripture Medley-Verve Stamps/SU Flower Shop with matching punch/Petite Petals with matching punch, SU inks Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie,Pretty Petals DSP/paper piercer/yellow pearl accents

Grateful for You/Mojo437/ctd382

I worked on this card yesterday for several hours. Yes I know, buying a Hallmark card would have been easier and less frustrating, but you know how us card makers are. Why buy it when you can make it!

Unfortunately after all that time, I'm not all that impressed with my choice of  patterned papers. Although, the colors are in line with the Color Throwdown challenge and the layout with the MOJO Monday sketch.

I used 3 stamp sets on this card, framelits, an EF, and 3 punches.  I usually don't do that, but I really needed things to come together and I wasn't achieving it with fewer choices. Oh well, it gives some of my poor neglected "stash" some love.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend.  Go do something CRAFTY!

Crafty Hugs,
Bernie Bee

 SU products /Stamps sets: Endless Thanks, Petite Pairs, Secret Garden/ Punches: 1 3/4 " Circle Punch, Bird Builder, Petite Petals Secret /Garden Framelits, EF Square Lattice, Essentials paper piercing mat/ Go Wild DSP

Cheer Up/FM#206/ CTD#339

I don't usually get a chance to craft on Sunday or post, but today I could do both.

The card above is combining two challenges, Friday Mashup! and Color Throwdown. I fell in love with colors from CTD and the umbrella/polka dot theme over at Friday Mashup!

Used my Cricut Explore Air to die cut the Umbrella w/ shadow (The First Few Years cartridge). There are over 90 umbrella images to chose from with my subscription, but this is the one I really was drawn to.

SU products: Geometrical, Daffodil Delight CS, Basic Black CS, Polka Dot Parade, Whisper White CS, Perfect Polka Dots EF, Boho Blossoms & Petite Petals punches.

That's about it for today. I hope you have a wonderful Sunday and do something CRAFTY!

Hugs,
BernieBee

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.

Joy

 Today is another double challenge card using the MOJO#359 sketch of the week and a scriptural inspiration stamp for Word Art Wednesday.

I used Lost Lagoon,which I love, paired with Daffodil Delight, and stamped the sentiment and flowers with the Lost Lagoon ink. Lost Lagoon is one of my favorite new blues and I always seem to gravitate towards using it.

Coloring the pearls on this card was something I hadn't tried before. Using the Daffodil Delight Blendability Marker to coordinate them was so easy. I certainly will be doing that more often.

Have a great weekend and stay CRAFTY my friends!
Hugs, Bernadette 


*Scripture Medley 2- Verve stamp*

Flower Shop Clear Stamp Set

$17.95

Petite Petals Clear Stamp Set

$11.95

Woodgrain Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

$7.95

Finishing Touches Edgelits Die

$9.95

Builder Bird Punch

$16.95

Pansy Punch

$15.95

Petite Petals Punch

$12.95

Pearl Basic Jewels Embellishments

$4.95

Lost Lagoon 3/8" Satin Stitched Ribbon

$8.95

Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Daffodil Delight Assortment

$11.95

All Abloom Designer Series Paper Stack

$6.95

2014-2016 In Color Backgrounds Designer Series Paper Stack

$21.95

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

$6.95

Mossy Meadow 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

Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

Happy Birthday Flowers

As most of us card makers know, birthday cards seem to be the cards we need the most, or at least, I do. With 7 children, 3 SIL's, 2 DIL's and 8 grand children, I seem to be always be making them!

The card above is one that I CASEd from Andrea Walford. I believe it was posted several years ago, and was saved in my CASE folder. She used a Crushed Curry combo, mine is the SAB, Sweet Sorbet and Pool Party CS. Her flowers and leaf images were using a stamp set which I did not have. I decided to cut my leaves with the Little Leaves Sizzlits die and stamped and punched the flowers using the Petite Petals stamp bundle.

SU PRODUCTSStamp: Perfectly Penned
Paper: Basic Black CS, Whisper White CS
Ink: Pool Party
Decorative Dots EF
Pearl Perfect Jewels
Retired Black Polka Dot Ribbon

I hope you make it a great Wednesday. I have several pre-op appointments today. My surgery is scheduled for Monday afternoon. I'm looking forward to having it behind me and moving ahead with the healing process.

Stay CRAFTY! Bernadette

Friend Card

Today I am posting a card that I have created using a MOJO338 sketch.

I was in need of a card for a dear friend who has been part of my life for over 56 years. She has been going through some difficult times and I wanted a special card to send along to her.

Oops!
I noticed after I had finished laying down the leaves and flowers, that perhaps I should have added one more set of leaves. Oh well, it will need to stay as is.
*No, I couldn't leave it, so I went back and added the leaves!

SU PRODUCTS USED

Paper:Eastern Elegance(130131), Coastal Cabana CS, Crushed Curry CS, Whisper White CS

Ink: 
Coastal Cabana(131175), Crushed Curry(131173)

Stamp: Blessings from Heaven(123052)

Petite Petals Bundle -Clear (134822)

Leaves - Bird Builder Punch (117191)

Banners Framelits Dies (132173)

Rhinestones Basic Jewels (129246)

I hope you have a wonderful Wednesday and stay CRAFTY!
BERNIE B
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