You're a Gem

I'll be linking this card to the Paper Craft Crew weekly challenge.

I had a chance to play with stamps and paper today. It's been a rainy and cold day, and creating always seems to warm my soul. Wish it did the same for my body!

I wanted to create a card with the Naturally Eclectic DSP that I have just recently bought.  I wasn't sure I was going to use this particular pattern having not bought the stamp set that complimented it.  I looked through my Paper Pumpkin sets because I thought I remembered having a stamp that I possibly could use. Eureka, I did! Just love when that happens.

Products Used:

SU Naturally Eclectic DSP, Pool Party cardstock, Lemon Lime Twist card stock

Paper Pumpkin Stamp

SU ink Night of Navy

SU retired ribbon - Pool Party

 Rhinestones, SU Silver Metallic Thread

SU Tailored Tag Punch

I hope your part of the world is warmer then NC is right now. We might even be getting a sprinkle of snow. Brrr..., but enjoy the remainder of your weekend and go do something you LOVE!

Live Simply,

Bernadette

Looking Sharp

Today I worked on another birthday card using the True Gentleman DSP , Truly Tailored Stamp Set, and the Tailored Tag Punch. This card is for my oldest grandson who will be turning 16 next week. It's so hard to believe he's this age, driving, and in a few years graduating HS. Time certainly goes by quickly.

Inside sentiment from same stamp set

I did use an old embossing folder on the Tranquil Tide panel, Bitty Banners for Crushed Curry Banner which I cut in half and attached with glue dots and added dimensionals onto the back. The card base is Tranquil Tide, Night of Navy inner panel and Night of Navy ink was used for the sentiments.

Have a wonderful weekend and as always, Go Do Something You Love!

Live Simply,
Bernadette

Boys ATV Happy Birthday

Today I finished up a special card for a special little grandson of mine. Although I already had one made, I wanted to give one that incorporated an ATV. We go to Bass Pro Shop every few weeks and he loves to hop on the display ATVs and plays pretend. I probably could have made him one with fishing gear also. He loves looking at the rods, reels and fishing lures.

I quickly found an image on my Cricut Design Space and went right to work cutting it out on my Cricut Explore Air. I so much appreciate that machine and all that I can do with it. Although, I have only touched the surface of the crafts that can be done. The card itself was easy to put together. I did cut out the 5 since it is his 5th. birthday. The hardest part was picking an appropriate background paper and choosing coordinating solid card stock. 

The papers were in my stash and I  believe it is all retired, but not all SU. I did use the new SU Punch, Tailored Tag Punch, which I love. I did buy the suite, but forgot to add the DSP to the order! That will be coming in shortly so I can get started making some cards for the gentlemen in my family.

Most of the area is pretty much closed down. We only had about 2 inches here in Clayton. Just enough to make the roads ugly, though. I will play for awhile with paper,stamps,and ink and see what I come up with.

Have a wonderful Friday,

Bernie B