A Manly Birthday Card

 A fellow demonstrator over at Stampin Connection challenged us to use a stamp set we have not even inked up or haven't used in awhile. The stamps on this card are from, "The Open Sea" collection. Since I have three sons and three son-in-laws, I thought it would get a good workout. The photo seems to have a weird shadow across the boat and part of the tag. I'm really not sure why. I used a sketch designed by Linda C over at Freshly made Sketches for this card today. It's basic, but a good go-to card design.

Products used

Stamp: The Open Sea #123032, Itty Bitty Banners #126257 cut with matching framelit #129267

Paper: Crumb Cake #120953, Island Indigo #122923, Parker's Patterns DSP #131021

Extras: Natural 7/16" Trim Ribbon #129287, Linen Thread #104199,

Naturals Designer Buttons #127554, Black Stampin Emboss Powder #109133,

 Jet Black Ink #101406

 I distressed the edge of the Island Indigo triangle with the new Stampin' Distress Tool 

( pg.14 in the Spring 2013 mini) #127562. 

I'm really loving this. It has a soft grip, it's large and has a very easy to hold surface, and only $4.95. A great combination for a distressing tool in my opinion.

Thanks for stopping by and have a CRAFTY weekend. I'm going back to create another card with a set I haven't inked. We'll see how it goes. I hope I still have some creative mojo left. And as always, all the products used on this card can be seen over on my DBWS. Just "click" on the Shop Now button on the left of my blog,

Pack your Crafting Bags Promotion

Stampin' Up is sending us another stamp set! 

The Sent with Love Stamp Set and Sent with Love Designer Series Paper are only available during this limited time.

After April 30, they'll both fly away!

You will need to download the official flyer that I attached to this email!

In addition, you may purchase the Sent with Love Digital Kit

 (item 132914; $9.95).

*Please note that the digital kit is not included in the bundle.

Item	Description	Price
131847	Sent with Love Stamp Set (clear-mount; English only)	$17.95
132182	Sent with Love Designer Series Paper	$10.95
132851	Pretty Bundle Includes the Sent with Love Stamp Set, Sent with Love Designer Series Paper, and Calypso Coral Baker's Twine	$25.50 20% off retail value!

Details:

• You can purchase as many stamp sets, Designer Series Papers, or bundles as you'd like! There are no limits.

• You don't have to do anything special to take advantage of this special offer-shop away!  Remember there is a 6.95 minimum shipping free under a $69.00 order, then it's 10%.   It's SAB time, so you get a free gift with $50 order!  Great time to get those ink pads and card stock you've been wanting.

• The Sent with Love Stamp Set, Sent with Love Designer Series Paper, and Calypso Coral Baker's Twine are all available to be purchased separately. But why, when you can buy all three together and save 20 %?

• The Sent with Love Digital Kit is not available as part of the bundle.

• The Sent with Love Stamp Set and Sent with Love Designer Series Paper are exclusive to this special offer-you won't be able to get them after April 30!

• Promotion deadlines:

  • Phone/email Tuesday, April 30, 2013; 6:50 PM (MT)

    Cell# 919-414-5564 / bpb4553@gmail.com

  • online: Tuesday, April 30, 2013; 11:50 PM (MT)

    bernadettebliss.stampinup.net

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Thank You

I made this today as my January Customer thank you. I just received this stamp set several days ago and couldn't wait to ink it up! I recently moved to Oceanside, CA from Scottsdale, AZ and we live only a 10 minute walk to the beach. These stamps just shouted BEACH!

RECIPE

Paper: Very Vanilla #101650, Marina Mist #119682, Parker's Pattern DSP #131021

Ink: Not Quite Navy #126971, Cajun Craze #126965

Stamps Set: By the Tide #129120 (C) Perfectly Penned #122892

Extras: Multipurpose Liquid Glue #110755, SNAIL Adhesive #104332

Retired Ticket Punch

Thank you for stopping by and have a CRAFTY weekend!

New Single Stamps

 New Single Stamps

• All new stamps are listed on the flyers included below. Just click on the link.
• As with the previous single stamps, the stamps will be packaged in clear cellophane bags.
• They are clear-mount only.
• The clear blocks are not included, but the size of the block needed is included on the flyer.
• Buy as many as you desire because there is NO limit.

Here are the flyers with all the stamps and details.

http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/Single_Flyers_Assortment3_US.pdf

http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/Single_Flyers_Assortment4_US.pdf

*This group of single stamps are only available through March 31, 2013. So hurry over to my DBWS and place your order today! http://bernadettebliss.stampinup.net

God is Love

I was inspired today by Jen's DS# 86. I decided to follow the sketch close, so not much of it is changed except for using the scallop punch  used to punch the sentiment.

Stamp Set: Trust God #126702

Paper:Very Vanilla #101650, Primrose Petals #126841, More Amore Specialty DSP #129309

Pool Party #122975

Ink: Primrose Petals #126858, Pool Party #126982

Tools: Circles #2 Originals #114526, Scallop Punch (2-3/8")#118874, 

Hearts a Flutter Bundle #131097, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack #118309,

 Paper Piercing Tool #126189

Sweet additions: Rhinestones Basic Jewels

Stampin' Dimensionals #104430, Multipurpose Liquid Glue #110755

Thank you for stopping by and if you have any questions about the products or dimensions of this card just drop me an email. Have a CRAFTY weekend!

Thinking of You

Today I created this card with my inspiration coming from the Spring SU catalog. I haven't made a card like this in quite awhile. It seemed good to get back to doing something a little more feminine.

Paper: Crumb Cake #120593, Early Espresso #119686, Pretty in Pink #111351, Tea fro Two DSP #129311

Stamp: retired - Trendy Trees

Ink: Early Espresso #126974

Sweet Extras: Chevron Folder #127749, Pearl Basic Jewels #119247, Artisan Embellishments Kit # 129328

Thanks for stopping by and have a CRAFTY week!

http://bernadettebliss.stampinup.net

Recent Cards

Sorry for the delay on the cards I promised several days ago. I was going to take some photos last evening, but it had gotten dark quicker then I expected , so had to wait for today.

 I  did take some nice pictures outside in the natural light today and was going to upload them. Well, it seems that I left my cord  for uploading my camera pictures in Scottsdale. Ugh! Looks like buying a new cord is in order. I took these with my phone, so the quality is poor. Sorry...
 
The Bluebird card was inspired by Mojo Monday#277 and the Hearts a Plenty, by Beate Johns.

Products used:

Stamps: Hearts a Flutter #129252 with matching Framelits Dies #130159,  Feeling Sentimental #129630, Language of Friendship #122752, Punch -Bird Builder #117191, Itty Bitties #128939

Paper:  Tea for Two DSP (Spring Catalog) #129311, Very Vanilla #101650; Whisper White #100730; Basic Grey #121044; So Saffron #105118

Ink: StazOn Jet Black #101406, Basic Gray #126981, Old Olive #126953, So Saffron126957

Extras: Circle Punch (1 3/4") #119850, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack # 118309; Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack #126187; Bitty Banners  Framelits #129267; Chevron Folder #127749;
Simply Scored Scoring Tool # 122334

Sweet Additions: Pearl Basic Jewels # 119247; Soda Pop Tops (Spring Catalog) #129388

Thanks for stopping by and have a CRAFTY and blessed week! As always, I would love to have you shop with me over at my DBWS  http://bernadettebliss.stampinup.net or can check the box to the left to take you directly there.