July 4th God Bless America

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Beverly

Today’s Splitcoaststampers Clean and Simple Challenge, CAS383, “Good Ole Red, White & Blue” is to create a card with any theme, technique, and/or any embellishment, but to use only Red, White and Blue colors! Red, white, and blue means one thing to me – July 4th and God’s blessings upon America. Therefore, I created this card, July 4th God Bless America. I tried to keep this card as simple as I could, which is difficult for me.

I used the Our Daily Bread Designs (ODBD) God Bless America flag stamp covered with black ink to stamp a flag image onto white paper. I colored it with copics and cut out the star with ODBD Star Dies. Hopefully you can see the star embossing on the white card base that I created with a Stampin’ Up! Stars embossing folder.

SUPPLIES

Stamps: ODBD God Bless America

Paper: Neenah Solar White, ODBD Old Glory Paper

Ink: Copics, SU Brilliant Blue (retired), and Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: ODBD Double Stitched Stars, ODBD Sparkling Stars, ODBD Pierced Rectangles, SU Lucky Stars Embossing Folder

God’s Blessings!

Stamping With Guneaux Designs

“Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.” Psalm 37:7

ODBD My Soul Thirsts Stamp Set

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Beverly

ODBD My Soul Thirsts Stamp Set

Early this week, I prepared a card in response to a Splitcoaststampers Color Challenge. Peggy (pegmac71), the challenge host, brought to us beautiful colors for the Color Challenge, CC588 – A Perfect Smoky Pirouette. The colors she selected are SU Pink Pirouette, Perfect Plum, and Smoky Slate. These are beautiful colors together.

I used two stamp sets on the card: ODBD My Soul Thirsts Stamp Set, and Stampin’ Up! Birthday Blooms Stamp Set. I love the Psalm 42:2 verse included on the card, which is from the ODBD My Soul Thirsts Stamp Set.

For my card, I used several copic sketch markers that are close to the selected colors to color the floral image on the card, which is from the Stampin’ Up! Birthday Blooms Stamp Set. I blended both the pink and plum copic colors on the flowers’ petals and a gray on the leaves. I had not blended the pink and plum copic colors before, and I must say I like the outcome. This photo provides a closeup of the image.

JUNE 26, 2016 UPDATE: Card was included in Splitcoaststampers Favorites of the Week.

I must say that I’m enjoying more and more the use of the copic sketch markers. Learning to create shading and blending takes some time, but it’s worth it.

At the top left of the card (see above photo), I modified a Spellbinders Die to create a corner piece. I felt the card needed that additional touch.

Enjoy the card and thanks for your comments!

SUPPLIES USED

Stamps: ODBD My Soul Thirsts and SU Birthday Blooms

Paper: Neenah Solar White Card Stock, SU Pink Pirouette and Perfect Plum

Ink: Copic Sketch Markers, SU Pink Pirouette and Perfect Plum

Accessories: ODBD Pierced Rectangles, Spellbinders Tranquil Moments, MISTI

SU Fifth Avenue Floral

God’s Blessings!

Stamping With Guneaux Designs By Beverly Polen

“When he comes, he will convict the world of guilt in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment: in regard to sin, because men do not believe in me; in regard to righteousness, because I am going to the Father, where you can see me no longer; and in regard to judgment, because the prince of this world now stands condemned.” John 16:8-11

Father’s Day Card – Part 2

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Beverly

Yesterday I posted a photo of the Father’s Day card I made for my son-in-law. I asked for viewers to guess what the card represents. I gave you a clue that it is something that most men want in their garage! Here’s the photo again.

Thanks to those who emailed me their guess! The photo below will definitely give you the answer.

It’s a 3-drawer tool cabinet! When you pull open the first drawer (or pull down…lol), you see tools that most men, and women, will use: hammer, nail, measuring tape, and drill. I certainly use these tools regularly!

When you pull open the second drawer, you’ll see a bolt, mallet, and channel-lock tongue and grove pliers.

Pulling open the third drawer, you’ll see a screwdriver, wrench, and needle nose pliers.

The three drawers and their contents are on the front part of the card and the inside contains my Happy Father’s Day greetings. I die cut and colored with copics the tools in the cabinet. The tools die cuts are from Our Daily Bread Designs Workshop Tools and Tool Time die sets.

Just for the record, my son-in-law LOVED the card. I hope you enjoyed it and will leave any questions or comments in the comments section or send me an email! Have a great day!

SUPPLIES USED

Stamps: None

Ink: Copic Sketch Markers

Paper: Neenah Solar White Card Stock, SU Real Red and Brushed Silver Card Stock

Accessories: Our Daily Bread Designs (ODBD) Workshop Tools dies, ODBDTool Time dies, Foam Tape, and We R Memory Keepers Geometric Embossing Folder

WORKSHOP TOOLS DIES TOOL TIME DIES

SU Fifth Avenue Floral

God’s Blessings!

Stamping With Guneaux Designs By Beverly Polen

Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. James 1:12

Father’s Day Card

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Beverly

Hello, and thanks for stopping by! I made a Father’s Day card for my son-in-law that I wanted to share with you. Can you guess what it represents?

It is something that most men want to have in their garage! Just to have fun, play the game with me and provide your guess in the comments box or email me, and come back tomorrow to find out what it is and to see the other related goodies!

See you tomorrow!!

SU Fifth Avenue Floral

God’s Blessings!

Stamping With Guneaux Designs by Beverly Polen

“Am I now seeking human approval, or God’s approval? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still pleasing people, I would not be a servant of Christ.” Galatians 1:10

Cottage Cutz Hummingbird

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Beverly

Hello, my friends! I am hoping to get back into crafting on a part-time basis at least, and I have for you today a card made with the beautiful Cottage Cutz Hummingbird die. I die cut the pieces and colored them with copic sketch markers.

The card base is white as well as the first layer that I embellished with a floral embossing folder. I embossed the bottom portion of this layer very lightly as that is where I’ll place the sentiment when I decide on the recipient of the card.

The photo below is a closeup of the flowers and hummingbird. I used a clear Wink of Stella Brush to add a shine and glitter to the bird’s wings, and drops of Stampin’ Up! Crystal Effects onto the floral portion of the card. Hopefully, you can see that in the photo. Actually, I think you can see it better in the first photo…LOL.

JUNE 26, 2016 UPDATE: Card was included in both the Splitcoaststampers Favorites of the Week, and CAS Favorites.

This photo is a side view of the beautiful hummingbird and floral arrangement. I used copic sketch markers to color all of the die cuts.
I am posting this card on Splitcoastampers for one of the site’s challenges, the Splitcoaststampers “Wing It” Clean and Simple Challenge CAS382. The challenge is, “Winging It with Birds, Bees and Butterflies” to celebrate the first day of summer. Kiagc (aka Kia) is the host for the challenge. She is such a wonderful lady and I love her work! Hope you enjoy the card and come back soon!

SUPPLIES

Stamps: None
Paper: Neenah Solar White (110 lb.) Cardstock
Ink: Copic Sketch Markers
Accessories: Our Daily Bread Designs Double Stitched Rectangles Die, We R Memory Keepers Next Level Bouquet Embossing Folder, Cottage Cutz Hummingbird Die, 3M Mounting Tap, and Stampin’ Up! Crystal Effects

SU Fifth Avenue Floral

God’s Blessings!
Stamping With Guneaux Designs By Beverly Polen

“But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.” James 1:6

Cottage Cutz Beach Scene

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Beverly

Hello, my friends!! I’m trying to get back into creating after being sick for weeks and unable to craft. I appreciate your patience in waiting for my return. Today I have for you a Cottage Cutz Beach Scene card, created with several Cottage Cutz nautical dies.

Nautical scenes are not my norm in card making; however, I have seen recently the Cottage Cutz nautical dies and thought they are so cute and perfect for beach scenes. I couldn’t resist buying them! These nautical dies are small ones but easy to work with. They are the main features on my card, which I made as a “Thank You” card for my son-in-law who loves the beach.

This photo is a closeup of the die cut from Cottage Cutz Paddles & Rope Ladder (Net) die. The net and fish are fun to use. If you are thinking, “Orange fish??”, let me clear that up for you. LOL Grouper fish come in various colors and orange is one of them.

Cottage Cutz Beach Scene_1

The following photo is a closeup of the two pelicans made with the Cottage Cutz Pelican Die. I attached one of the fish die cuts from the Cottage Cutz Paddles & Rope Ladder (Net) Die to the pelican’s beak. Have you ever seen a live pelican? WOW, a pelican’s beak is HUGE!!! Living in Florida near the beach is a blessing as I get to see these, and other, gorgeous birds.

Cottage Cutz Beach Scene4_1

The next photo is of the Cottage Cutz Rope Corner Die. The rope and float are two die cuts that are glued together. The die includes an anchor also that can be attached to the rope. The cloud in the background, as well as the other two seen in the first photo, were made with the Cottage Cutz Lighthouse w/ Clouds Die. I didn’t take time to provide dimension to them.

Cottage Cutz Beach Scene5_1

The frame around the scene was created with Our Daily Bread Designs Double Stitched Rectangles Dies. I cut tree rectangles and glued them together for dimension.

Cottage Cutz Beach Scene3_1

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you were inspired by my card! If you have comments or questions, please feel free to leave them in the comments section!

SUPPLIES:

Stamps: None

Paper: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Marina Mist, and Baked Brown Sugar Card Stock

Card Size: A2

Ink: Stampin’ Up! Soft Sky, Marina Mist, Daffodil Delight, and Crumb Cake

Accessories: Cottage Cutz Paddles & Rope Ladder (Net) Die, Cottage Cutz Pelican Die, Cottage Cutz Rope Corner Die, Cottage Cutz Lighthouse w/ Clouds Die, and Our Daily Bread Double Stitched Rectangles Dies

DOUBLE STITCHED RECTANGLES DIES

SU Fifth Avenue Floral

God’s Blessings!

Stamping With Guneaux Designs By Beverly Polen

“Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.” John 14:27