Saturday, January 5, 2013

Welcome Home!

Oh my goodness, I can't believe my last post was December 6th.! The month of December certainly was a lot busier then I had planned it intentionally.  I was able to put in my pre-order and receive the wonderful products from the Spring Catalog before the Christmas Holiday was upon me. That was a mission accomplished. Unfortunately, I have not been able to create with it. Mission unaccomplished. I had too many loose ends with putting Christmas together. My plan for the New Year, or should I say, RESOLUTION, is to be more focused and more organized. We will see how that goes!

We had an unexpected trip to NC planned for us by some of our wonderful children from the 19th. through January 4th. I loved the time just being with them and seeing our sweet grandchildren, but  WOW, 17 days away certainly is a long time to be away from my business and I didn't even bring my computer. What was I thinking?

I just returned home yesterday afternoon, and have been dealing with a "stomach bug", have not unpacked, need to have a hair cut today and do some grocery shopping. My tummy still feels yuk, but I need to try to get motivated and feeling better. Another "cinch in the armor" with all of this, is that my husband has accepted a job position in Carlsbad, CA. He will be headed out from Scottsdale tomorrow morning to start his new job on Monday. I have the awesome privilege (tongue in cheek) of packing up our mobile home so we can move back into our Motor Home by next Saturday. Does he not realize I have a business to run and besides, WERE IN THE WORLD I'M I GOING TO PUT ALL MY STAMPIN' UP!  stuff ??? Oh, I know, don't buy any groceries and use that space to stash stamps, inks, paper and such. Sounds like a plan.

All the drama and joking aside, I will make an "effort" ( you did notice I put effort in parenthesis?) to post at least 2 projects a week for the next couple of weeks. I hope you all are having a wonderful New Year and remember to STAY CRAFTY!

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Candlelight Christmas Ornament

This ornament has been so popular since it was introduced in the Holiday Catalog. I just recently was able to put one together with the help of Linda Heller's wonderful instructions over at stampingschool.com. It was a little time consuming, but I am thrilled with the results. So pretty and festive. I hope you get a chance to make one yourself. If you don't have all the products to complete one, Stampi'Up! is offering a kit with everything pre-stamped and all the goodies included to finish it. Why not hop over to my business website, take a look and order one? 
They are in limited supply, so act quickly.

bernadettebliss.stampinup.net
bpb4553@gmail.com

Candlelight Christmas DSP # 126901, Scalloped Tulle Ribbon #127841, 
Ornament Keepsake Bundle #129950, Inks, Cherry Cobbler, Gumball Green, Linen Thread #104199
Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons # 127555, Large Pearl

Thanks for stopping by and stay CRAFTY!

Simple Christmas Projects




The  projects above are quick Christmas projects I just recently put together. The instructions for the ornament I learned over at stampingschool.com. The little gingerbread project is one that I CASED from the Stampin' Connection site. Unfortunately, I do not remember the gal who posted it. When I do come across the name I will be sure to give her credit.

Paper: Crumb Cake #120953, Festival of Prints DSP  #126904, Candlelight Christmas #126901

Ink: Crumb Cake #126975, Cherry Cobbler #126966

Stamps: Bundle #129946 (Scentsational Seasons/Framelits) Teeny Tiny Wishes #127802

Additions: Scallop Punch ( 1 3/4") #119854, Ribbon Punch (retired), 
Bitty Banners Framelits #129267, Labels Collection #125598
Bakers Twine / Cherry Cobbler # 123125, Ruffled Ribbon/Lucky Limeade #122977
Dazzling Details/Cherry Cobbler #125585, Neutrals Brads # 119736

As always, if you would like to place an order so you can do these quick projects, just hop over to my business website or drop me an email.

bernadettebliss.stampinup.net or bpb4553@gmail.com

Thank you for stopping by and stay CRAFTY!

 




Card Class Cards





The cards posted here are the cards that were made at my Card Class on Tuesday of this week. The inspiration for the Faux Tile card was from stampingschool.com.

Papers: International Bazaar DSP #126920, Whisper White #100730, Very Vanilla #101650, Early Espresso #119686, Daffodil Delight #119683, Rich Razzleberry #115316

Ink: Espresso Brown #126974,  Rich Razzleberry #126950

Stamps: Made for You #126342, For You /single stamp, Flowering Flourishes # 126367

Additional Tools: Floral Fusion # 115969, Large Oval Punch #119855,
 Labels Collection Framelits #125598, Apothecary Accents # 127003, Paper Piercing tools

Stampin' Emboss Powder / Clear # 109130, Pearl Basic Jewels # 119247,  
Seam Binding Ribbon/Very Vanilla # 120999
 Rose Red Stampin' Write Marker, Shimmer Paint/Champagne # 116806

Thank you for stopping by and stay CRAFTY!

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Holiday Packaging Bundle


Holiday Packaging Bundles-All the Cuteness Without All the Work


Around the holidays, people are always looking for cute ways to package little treats and gifts for co-workers, teachers, neighbors, and friends. At 20% savings, holiday packaging bundles are an affordable and adorable solution. Simply add a treat or gift and assemble.



$13.50 (a $16.85 value)
Available November 29-January 2.

SU Dec 2012

Trimmings & Tags Bundle
Item 132769


 Includes
  • Gusseted Cellophane Bags (25 bags; 5″ x 3″ x 11-1/2″)
  • Snow Festival Designer Printed Tags (25 double-sided tags; 4-1/2″ x 3-1/8″)
  • Cherry Cobbler 1/4″ Sweater Trim (10 yards)
Petite Treats Bundle
Item 132770
$13.50 (a $16.85 value)
Includes
  • Glassine Bags with die-cut edges (10 bags; 3″ x 5″ x 1-1/2″)
  • Handmade Holidays Stitched Felt (8 pieces)
  • Gumball Green 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon (10 yards)

Monday, November 26, 2012

Hope

I think I'm making this just under the wire for the Freshly Made Sketches challenge. All products are by Stampin' Up! and I will post those later today. My cleaning "calls" me! B

Here it is!

Papers: Rich Razzelberry #115316, Iternational Bazaar DSP #126920
Stamp: Blooming with Kindness #126422, Perfectly Preserved #126692
Sweet Additions: Labels Collection Framelits # 125598,  Fancy Fan Folder #127751,Organza Ribbon #114319,
 Designer Buttons #119747

Thank you for stopping by and stay CRAFTY!

Sunday, November 25, 2012

Simple Thank You






Here is a simple thank you card I made with Stampin' Ups! oval punch and mordern label punch.













Paper: Polka Dot Parade DSP #126902, Pumpkin Pie CS #105117, Naturals White, #102316
Stamp: Itty Bitty Banners #126257
Ink: Old Olive
#126953
 Additions:Bitty Banners Framelits #129267
 Large Oval #119855,
Modern Label Punch #119849
 Labels Collection Framelits #125598,
Little Leaves Sizzlits #114511
Woodrain Embossing Folder # 127821,
 Paper Piercing Pack Tools #126187,#126189,#126199

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