Masculine Birthday Card and 2 challenges

I don't usually post on Thursdays, but I decided to enter two challenges and I already had something prepared for Friday. This was entered in the Mojo #362 and Color Throwdown #369.

As I  have said before, I usually am in need of birthday cards for the men in my life. Most of my stash birthday cards tend to be too "girly". (smile)

When I saw this Mojo sketch and the colors over on color throwdown, I knew it would make a perfect masculine card. 

I did rotate the sketch so I could fit the large poly stamp from Age Awareness that I had decided on using. I love the way it turned out.

Thanks for stopping by and make it a wonderful Thursday. GO do something CRAFTY my friends.

Hugs,

Bernadette

Age Awareness Photopolymer Stamp Set

$15.95

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

$6.95

Marina Mist 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$6.95

Pacific Point 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$6.95

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

$8.50

Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$6.95

Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Geometrical Clear Stamp Set

$21.95

Large Triangle Punch

$15.95

Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

$7.95

Moonlight Designer Series Paper Stack

$6.95

Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

Kaleidoscope Calender

Yes, I know it's already March and I'm JUST making a calendar for the new year just now.

I had received a package of 4 of these cute little calenders along with a pretty card stand months ago. I received it from Linda over at stampingschool.com as a gift for the Freebie Friday drawing.

  

I had all good intentions of making up a few, but you know how that goes. Or is only me who does that?

I put this together today to send to a special young lady and hope she enjoys the colors and forgives me for the lateness of the yearly calender.

SU Products

Paper: Kaleidoscope DSP 132995

Crushed Curry CS, Whisper White CS

Bermuda Bay CS

Stamp: Geometrical 133161

Ink: Strawberry Slush 131178

StazOn Jet Black 101406

Crushed Curry 131173

Punch: Triangle 13375

Finishing Touches Edgelits 127010

Basic Metal Buttons 133319

Summer Starfruit twine

FREE during SAB and a $50 order

Envelope Punch Board 133774

Have a wonderful, CRAFTY day!

BERNADETTE

If you would like to order any of the products 

used on this project just

CLICK here

I would love to be your demonstrator 

and creative coach!

Miss You Already

I'm back! I just returned home on Wednesday evening from a wonderful time in North Carolina visiting family. I got to love on all four of my grandsons, which doesn't happen very often. I also was able to celebrate my youngest grandson, Reinor's 1st. Birthday with him, his brother Kempton, Mom, Dad and extended family. What a full an fun day that was.

 Now I hope to get back to my regular posting.

I am really enjoying the new Retro Fresh DSP. The colors are so fresh and bright, but not to bright, and how can you not love 

Coastal Cabana and Tangerine Tango!

SU Products

Paper: Retro Fresh DSP 13299, Coastal Cabana CS,

Tangerine Tango CS, Soft Suede CS

Ink: Soft Suede 126978, Coastal Cabana 131175

Stamps: 
* Stamp with Matching dies Bundle*

Just Sayin' and Word Bubble Framelits 134820

Geometrical  133161 

Arrow Textured Impressions Folder 132187

Basic Metal Buttons 133319

Linen Thread 104199

Triangle Punch 133375 

 

 

 

 As always, the products used on this card can be ordered from my

 Business Website: bernadettebliss.stampinup.net

I would love to be your Creative Coach and Demonstrator of choice! 

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

BERNADETTE

Hooray

 

I am posting a day early today. I have some new product arriving 

today from Stampin' Up!'s new Occasions catalog and I'm hoping

 to use it either tonight or tomorrow.  

I thought I was finished with creating with the Kaleidoscope DSP,

but I guess not.  I saw this sketch Cindy put up on Friday Mashup and it shouted, Kaleidiscope!  So here, yet again, ANOTHER card with that paper.

For the main image I chose to use the "Polaroid" frame. This is only the second card using this technique, and I really love how it looks. 

SU does have the ON File (132969, pg18 OC) dies available to get this look, but I have not ordered it yet.  Sad, but true. It is on my WISH List, though!

SU PRODUCTS USED 

Paper: Kaleidoscope DSP 132995

Basic Black CS, Whisper White CS,Bermuda Bay CS

Stamp: Geometrical 133161

Ink: StazOn - Jet Black 101406

Triangle Punch 133375

* The Geometrical stamp and Triangle Punch can be bought *

in a bundle at a 15% savings.

Neutrals Candy Dots 130934

Envelope Punch Board  133774

That's about it for today. I'm off to do some much neglected cleaning after  Christmas and New Years, but I 'd rather be stamping!

If you need or want any of the products used in this post

just click here: Bernadette Bliss

and it will take you directly to my online store.

I would love to be your CREATIVE COACH and DEMONSTRATOR.

Thank you for stopping by and stay CRAFTY!

BERNADETTE

Sneak Peek

Today's card is not only a sneak peek, but is a challenge sketch card 

for the recent Friday Mashup blog challenge. It was a perfect challenge for 

showcasing some of the NEW products that will be available on

 January 3rd. 2014 in the NEW Occasions Catalog.

The products shown here are from the Kaleidscope Suite. Don't you just love the fresh, fun colors and pattern of the paper?

SU PRODUCTS  USED

Paper: Kaleidscope DSP 132995 - NEW for 2014

Crushed Curry CS ,Bermuda Bay  CS, 

Basic Black CS, Shimmer CS

Stamp: Perfect Pennants 133230 (clear) NEW for 2014

Geometrical 133161 (clear) NEW for 2014

Ink: Basic Black 126980

Triangle Punch 133375 NEW for 2014

This punch and the Geometrical stamp set can be bought in a bundle at a 15% savings.

One of my FAVORITE new items is the, Banners Framelit Dies 132173 NEW for 2014

which I used to make the banner on this card. There are 6 different sizes

which makes making banners so quick and easy.

Perfect Polka Dots EF 117335

Candy Dots 130934

Whisper White Bakers Twine 124262

Keep your eyes open. I will be giving sneek peeks of the new catalog

products through the next couple of weeks.

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Have a wonderful and CRAFTY Monday and I'll see you on Wednesday.

BERNADETTE