Experiment in Color

Today's card is an experiment in color as the title says. I tend to get into "safe" color ruts. 

 How about you?  

I usually pick out my main color or patterned paper in my process of creating, then choose the coordinating colors.

When I'm in a color rut, I pull out my SU Color Coach #130118 and choose the Creative Combination to complete my project. I must confess, it usually tends to be a challenge, but I move forward to stretch myself. This card is one that has stretched me.

My inspiration for the layout was the unscripted sketch #226.

The color combination the Color Coach suggested 

Pumpkin Pie 105117

Pacific Point 111350

Real Red 102482

Quatrefancy DSP 130141 was the paper I used as my starting point.

Ink:  Real Red 126949

Stamp Set:  Lot's of Thanks 129690

Pacific Point 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon 126876

Perfect Polka Dots 117335

Whisper White Baker's Twine 124262

*SU buttons retired

I'm still not sure if this color combo is pleasing to me, but like I said, I need to get out of my color rut and the Color Coach helps me to do that.

If you have the same difficulty with color as I do, or great color combinations, why not order your SU Color Coach (pg.139 @ $14.95) and start experimenting. You can go directly to my DBWS to order that or any other of the products listed here on this post. I would love to have you as a customer and be your Creative Coach!

MY WEBSITE: Bernadette Bliss

Have a wonderful day and stay CRAFTY!

BERNADETTE 

Just Under the Wire!

I had a chance to play today and decided to try the MOJO314 Monday challenge for the week.  I'm just making this under the wire. I believe the last time I looked at the close of this challenge I had just a little over an hour left!

I decided on the color combo of Daffodil Delight, Olive and Night of Navy. This was a color combination suggested on the Color Coach Card. 

I started with a regular 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" card base and layered from there and followed the sketch fairly close. 

I did add Candy Dots along the bottom and the flag Happy Birthday sentiment. 

I think I will be able to use this as a masculine card since 

I didn't tie the ribbon into a bow and the colors seem masculine to me.

• I used the Square Lattice and Modern Mosaic embossing folders for texture.
• Quatrefancy Specialty DSP
• Mosaic Madness Stamp set
• Mosaic Punch
• Itty Bitty Banners stamp with matching Bitty Banners dies

Have a great evening!

BERNADETTE 

More Boxes and Containers, Oh My!

I'm sure most of the people who follow my blog have noticed a lack of card projects.

As I mentioned in an earlier post, the truck from North Carolina arrived a week and a half ago. 

Most of our belongings are in our spare bedroom getting unpacked and sorted, AGAIN!

I have managed to open, sort and put away about half of the boxes that arrived. These days I seem to be slow and not able to multitask quite as well as I used to.  I can either unpack and organize or create.  Unfortunately creating has taken the back seat for now.  :>{

This is what remained in the room before I left for my 6 day trip to Scottsdale, Arizona. My husband returned on Sunday with a car load of "stuff" from here.  I have not seen were he has placed it, so this room could be a lot fuller then this picture shows. UGH! Of course, it could be out in the shed, which also has things to be unpacked and organized. Okay,I'm taking a deep breathe rightnow!

 

This was the condition my studio was in when I left. Not bad, but not conducive to getting my mojo going. I plan on getting this done by the weekend so I can get back to my much needed therapy,

CREATING with paper and ink...

 

 These are the only two items that were damaged in

 4 moves and then the move across country. Not bad.

I just arrived home to San Marcos last evening and I'm hoping 

to have a card project up by the weekend. 

Thank you so much for your support and understanding these past 9 months. 

Between loading our motor home, moving to California, emptying our motor home, shopping for furniture and accessories, setting up our home and my Studio, dealing with

more personal belongings from NC and now being away for almost a week.

You girls are the BEST! I hope to see you in a few days.

Make it a great day and stay CRAFTY!

BERNADETTE

Arizona Class Fun

Sunday I had the privilege of attending a card class taught 
by Sandy Farley here in Arizona.

 I had come into town on Friday afternoon to spend 6 days in beautiful Scottsdale at our little "cottage". I came to meet up with old friends, church family and take part in celebrating with friends at a sweet older ladies (89 years young) Birthday Party last night.

Here is a picture of Sandy who joined my team in February
 of this year. She has been doing classes for several months and did a
 wonderful job on Sunday. 

That's Sandy with the great smile!

 She demonstrated two of Linda Heller's(stampingschool) projects.
This is just one of them. Sandy took the time to notch and score
everything for us! Each of us chose our own stamp
 and embellishments for the front of the project.

Inside of holder. I inserted money, but a Gift Card works nicely also.


 Sheri enjoying her time stamping.

We all enjoyed our time together playing with paper and stamps!
Well, that's about it for now.
I hope you all have a great day and stay CRAFTY!

BERNADETTE

A Sweet Surprise

Yesterday morning when I opened my emails, I saw that my card was awarded by Erica of the Friday Mashup team, the Rock Star "I Rocked the Mashup" badge. I'm honored to be chosen. 

If you make cards and need a challenge to get your mojo going, this is a great site. They have a wonderful design team to glean inspiration

 plus fun and challenging, well challenges. 

Why not hop over and see what they are all about.

 

 

THANK YOU ladies!

Have a great weekend and stay CRAFTY!

BERNADETTE

 

Do I have a DEAL for You!

Dates: October 7-21, 2013

The Fine Print:

This offer is only available for two weeks

During this time, only the special $25 starter kit will be available; the regular $99 starter kit will not be available. 

The $25 Starter Kit includes 

  $26.95 worth of Stampin' Up! products

(it must be more than $25, but not more than $26.95 before tax) 

You will also receive the Business pack which includes 

  A box of annual catalogs

  A package of the current seasonal catalog

  Getting Started DVD

 Starter Kit Business Brick

 Customer postcards

The same “extras” are offered with this promotion 
as with the $99 kit offer

30% off your first $150 order within 45 days of signing up.

Free Demonstrator Support and Business Website for 2 months

If you sign during this special October offer, it will give you an extended period to meet the minimum $300 quarterly requirement.

The first quarter is waived and you have until the end of March 2014 to meet that.

If you decide not to continue being a demonstrator, you will be put into pending status until the end of April.  You will simply lose demonstrator status. No questions asked and no further obligation!

What a GREAT time to hop on board with Stampin'Up!

So if you have been considering becoming a demonstrator, 

this certainly is the time! 

Why not give me a call or email and you can be 

 on your way to filling you creative passion. 

Call: 919.414.5564

email: bernadettebliss@gmail.com 

(Just put OFFER in the subject line)

The Lord is God

This is just a quick post today. I wanted to play along again this week with the Word Art Wednesday challenge and put this card together late last night.

 For the base of the card I used Pistachio Pudding. I just love it. It's such a  soft and soothing shade of green. I pulled the colors from the Birthday Basics DSP #130145, Summer Starfruit and Crisp Cantaloupe to tie things together. As you can see from the photo, I added some texture by using the Delicate Designs #127023 embossing edge folder along the bottom of the card front.

The flowers are from the Flower Shop #130942 set and punched with the Pansy punch. That set is so nice. Six very distinct flower designs to mix and match or use alone.

A little bit of Summer Starfruit Stitched Satin Ribbon, which was my last little bit,

 and Rhinestone Basic Jewels along the scallops.

Make it a great day and stay CRAFTY!

BERNADETTE