Like You a Latte/ FMS177/cQc #283

The inside, bottem edge has little coffee beans stamped on it.

Just a quick and simple card today that will be linking to two challenges. The colourQ #283 color challenge was well, a challenge, although I think I managed to use the colors in the right proportion. 
The sketch by Freshly Made Sketches #177 was fun and one I will keep my sketch folder to use again.

Some things you might want to know:

Stamp: unknown
Papers:SU Old Olive, Kraft, Basic Black, Whisper White, Basic Grey
Cuttlebug EF
Decorative Dots EF
Project Life Cards and Labels die
Black Pearls- unknown

I hope you make it a great Friday, enjoy your weekend and do something CRAFTY.

Hugs,
BernieBee

Mojo388/ctd#333 Birthday Card

Now this is a very unusual occurrence. Two cards posted in ONE day! Today my mojo was just working and I was able to get this card finished earlier then I thought I would. I will be linking the completed card to the  MOJO 388 challenge combined with Color Throwdown #333 .

Yes, I know, another butterfly and more purple. I did mention I loved this new die and the color purple. I couldn't help myself and besides, the colors were part of the ctd color challenge. ;0)

After taking some time deciding on a background for this card, my final decision was just to go with the Coordination's paper without embossing or sanding it. It has just enough texture to add interest and keep it simple. The green in the photo is showing up much darker then it is. It's actually Pear Pizzazz, which is a softer green then what appears in the photo.  

Some things you might want to know:
I used the Naturals White card stock again and the Butterfly Basics stamp with matching Thinlits. The sentiment is from Teeny Tiny Wishes  stamped with Pear Pizzazz ink added to a 1 3/8" circle and pierced using the circle in the Essentials pack.

That's about it.  I do have paper and stamps laying on my desk calling my name. Gosh, I might even get another card done and posted.  Well maybe created, but I doubt posted until probably tomorrow.

Make it a wonderful Thursday evening and I hope you can do something CRAFTY...

Hugs,
BernieBee

Butterfly Basics Birthday

Alright, I don't know why I waited so long to order this stamp set, Butterfly Basics with matching thinlits. It is absolutely gorgeous! The butterfly's are so beautifully intricate and as long as you have the right "sandwich" to cut them, they come out perfect each time.

I perused the internet looking for inspiration, and believe me, there is a plethora of it! In my opinion, even if you don't order the framelits, this set is just so versatile. 

For my card base I used Perfect Plum. I guess people are correct saying when you get old you LOVE purple! It wasn't a go to color until a year or two ago.  I actually have to stay away from it or all my cards would be in the purple family!

I stamped all the images in Soft Suede, except the sentiment in Black Momento, the small butterfly's in Perfect Plum, and the leaves in Mossy Meadow on Naturals White card stock. 

To add some depth, I pulled out my retired SU Spritzer and Perfect Plum Stampin Write Marker and spritzed the background. Love that technique. As long as you don't hold the spritzer to close to the paper, which will cause blobs, it produces a nice spray.

As I mentioned above,  the right sandwich is necessary to get clean cuts with the framelits. I found that SU demo, Patty Bennett's suggestions worked best for me. There are other YouTube videos by other demos that are slightly different and you might find work better in your Big Shot. It's trial and error since each Big Shot is calibrated a little differently.

This is the sandwich I used
Bottom Plate ( I used my magnetic plate) 
One dryer sheet, opened(As others suggested, the Dollar Store ones work great)
Card stock
Thinlit
Wax paper
Top Plate
My cuts came out perfect each time. 

That's about it for today. I'm off to my Craft Studio here in a bit. I hope you have a blessed Thursday and can do something CRAFTY!

Hugs,
BernieBee

Seize the Cake / MOJO#387/Seize the Birthday

Today's card is a birthday card for one of my special son-in-laws. With 7 children, 3 daughter-in-laws, 3 son-in-laws, and 8 grandchildren, I'm ALWAYS in need of Birthday cards!
I'll be linking this card over at MojoMonday#387 and Seize the Birthday this week.

What a fun sketch. I'll be putting this into my sketch folder to use again.

The fun layering on top of the sentiment was something I was just introduced to by Melissa Phillips over at Make it Monday (Papertryink) which she referred to as, "Anchoring with Border and Banner Dies". I never thought of doing this, but love it and something I'll try again.

Some stuff you might want to know:
Something to Say stamp set-SU

Whisper White, Tangelo Twist, Night of Navy, Crushed Curry papers-SU
Birthday Bash DSP
Night of Navy Ink
1 3/8" Circle Punch
Starburst framelit
Bitty Banners 
Envelope Liners
EKsuccess Chevron punch
Perfect Polka Dots, On Point EF
Project Life corner rounder
Polka dot stamp (Paper Pumpkin)

That's about it for today. I need to get some cookies made for our Home Group that meets at our house tonight. What a fun bunch of people! I love and appreciate each of them so much and glad they are part of our lives. :0)

I hope you can get to do something CRAFTY today, my 
friends!

Hug,
BernieBee

Birthday Greetings/ color throwdown331 & MOJO386

Today I'm linking my card to two challenges, color throwdown and Mojo386.  This is the last week of the month and the MOJO Monday sketch is always the Tall and Skinny layout. I usually have a difficult time with this size, but I think today I was able to get a decent card created using it. Aren't the colors for the color throwdown just beautiful? So bright, fresh, "Springy" and fun to work with.

I chose to use the inside sentiment on the outside of this card to utilize the full length of the Project Life Card & Label die. Both the outside sentiment and the inside Happy Birthday greeting is from the hostess set,  Bloom with Hope. I really like the graphic look of the flowers and script in this set, but I'm not sure why I haven't used it more.


Some things you might want to know:

Bloom with Hope
Shimmery White SU cardstock
Crumbcake, Old Olive, Blushing Bride, Melon Mambo SU cardstock
Old Olive, Pistachio Pudding, Blushing Bride  SU ink
Versamark Jet Black ink
Clear embossing powder
Memento Tuxedo Black ink
Festive piercing template
Perfect Polka Dots EF
Spring Flowers EF
Window Frames Collection

I hope you make it a wonderful Friday, have a blessed weekend, and are able to do something CRAFTY!

See you next week...
Hugs
BernieBee

It's Your Day / VLVFeb2015#3

Here is my card for VerveFeb2015#3 challenge. This is also a birthday card that is for my daughter whose birthday is this week. It was already mailed, thankfully!

I just love this birthday paper by SU, Birthday Bash SDSP. The colors just make me HAPPY! The flower, which is a new favorite of mine, is from a new set Crazy About You punched with 1 3/4"scallop punch.

I rounded the corners with the Project Life corner rounder, used the Banners framelits, an older punched piece to add to the top of the banner by Ek success, twine from the Feb.Paper Pumpkin kit, and all solid card stock by SU. 

That's about it for today. I have some wash to do and rearrange some bedroom drawers. Not necessarily as much fun as spending time in my Studio, but a girl needs to do what a girl need to do. :0)

Make it a great Thursday and go do something CRAFTY my friends.

Hugs,
BernieBee

You're How Old/ VlVFeb2015#2

Today I'm posting sketch #2 of the VivaLa Verve challenge for the month of February. I needed a birthday card for one of my sons who was turning 40, and thought the this Just Sayin' stamp with matching framelit and sketch were perfect.

I combined papers from the recent Birthday Bash DSP and last years High Tides DSP. Since both papers included Calypso Coral, I used that color for the card base and accented it with  Night of Navy and a little Crushed Curry.

Well, I'm off to get this card in the mail so my son receives it on time! I hope you make your Wednesday great and are able to do something CRAFTY!

Hugs,
BernieB