Sweet blog friends, thanks for your kind words yesterday. Really, I’m okay, it’s just something I wanted to share. I hope I didn’t sound condescending because make no mistake, I have been guilty of needing to be pruned from the garden in some cases. I try my hardest though! Now, with that said, I’m peeking in because I had a chance to create some things yesterday and I’ll even have a post again tomorrow! Now that the new Spellbinders are making their way out, I can use them to show you how they lay on your everyday cards. I have a little secret for you – you are going to love the lattice I used today – I know I do. Here’s what I did – I laid down my die template face up, then a piece of wax paper, then my paper. It.cut.like.butter!! I have my old Wizard sitting off on the right hand part of my work area and I took my template (face up) that is now filled with little tiny square scraps of paper and quickly rapped it on the metal bar – like the quick snap you’d give when hitting bug with a fly swatter. (I know that seems an odd way to describe, but that’s the only thing I could equate). That makes all the pieces come out at once and I can sweep them up later. I’ve gotten very good at this little maneuver out of necessity – I am always drawn to the more intricate die templates and now I’m able to move through my cutting tasks quickly. Now I’m not saying you need to do this – I mean, you could risk damaging your template – but I’m happy to share how I unseat all the confetti. (Lol, lots of you already know this little trick ;-)
For my card today I’m using a sweet set from Our Daily Bread Designs called Thank You – ah, the wisdom of Proverbs! I took a marker and outlined the inside of it to get the drawn pink frame, then I covered my die template with ink and reseated my diecut for another run through the machine for the brown border. I layered my sentiment on the new Spellbinders™ Scalloped Labels One (New). As I mentioned before, I used Spellbinders™ Basic Lattice (New) as a backdrop layer for the card.
| SUPPLIES I USED |
| Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs – Thank You Paper: Neenah Classic Crest – Natural White – 80lb, Bazzill, Die Cuts With a View – Garden Tea Party Ink: Amuse – French Roast Accessories: Spellbinders™ Labels Sixteen, Spellbinders™ Scalloped Labels One (New), Spellbinders™ Basic Lattice (New), Seam Binding, Bazzill Button, Leaf Pins – Joanns, Ribbon, Recollections Bling, Darice Pearl |
Another rainy day here, but another full of calls from sweet friends and a shining “son” – blessings too many to count. Thanks for stopping by, see you soon!!
I stumbled across this trick out of desperation a while back and have been using it ever since.
Becca, I too love that lattice die. I am sure that it will be one of the 1st ones I get. I love the way you describe how to remove the little pieces. I do it the same way and it works great. Your card is beautiful and I am looking forward to seeing all your wonderful designs using all the new dies.
Becca this card is stunning- as always- the sentiment is beautiful and yes I agree with the others this will be one of the first of this release I am going to get. If you didn’t talk about your feelings they would bottle up we all need to learn to let go sometimes
Love that tip for the intricate Spellbinders dies! I plan to try it asap.
Wow, Becca, I love this lattice template!! Your card is so elegant, and I just love ODB designs!
A beautiful card once again….I am so excited for the release of these new dies. Thank you again for sharing your talent and because I am new to the Spellbinders world thank you for the tips !! I have spent many hours going through your blog page by page. Wow you are Amazing !!
Beautiful card! Love that lattice!
Wonderful card. The lattice die really creates a beautiful background. Thanks for the wax paper tip as well as the “whack” tip. I’ve already got the fly swatter move down pat, at least when it comes to flies; so I think I should pick up the technique of paper removal in record time. Thanks for being a bright part of my day!
I love it.
Merci
Francine
This card is so lovely. You are right — that lattice is beautiful. I am loving the new Spellbinders dies!
I thought your reflections yesterday were exactly correct. We never know how many days we will be given and life is too short to spend time unwisely with people or activities that are not rewarding or the best use of of our time .
Your card is fabulous as always! The lattice die is defiantly on my wish list . I am very happy Spellbinders will have a lattice die, because the lattice dies from other companies do not emboss it . For me the embossing makes die cuts look more finished
Thanks again for a wonderful site
Beautiful as always, Becca! I wish I had the talent you have to look at these dies and see the beauty inside! I would never think of using some of them the ways you do. I might be guilty of doing so. though. after seeing what you do with them…LOl.. I just LOVE your cards!
I love the card design and the sentiment. Can’t wait for the new dies to be released. Thank you for sharing.
Fabulous card! Thanks for the tip, must try it ASAP.
Blessings Bernie
A while ago I watched a video by one of the die demonstrators & they suggested rubbing the dies with wax paper thoroughly before using. After you run the die through your machine you can drop it back side down & many of the pieces will come out. Some of the tiny pieces are more stubborn. The slight bit of wax that goes into the crevices really does help. I have also “whacked” some of the tougher ones. Occasionally I still have to pick out some tiny ones. Try a thorough rub with the wax paper. It usually does the trick.
New lattice looks very interesting. Have recently received the 2 sets of lattice that came out previously. They are wonderful also.
Anxious to see what you create with the new dies that will be coming. Love your creativity. I learn a lot about experimenting & most of all layering.
Thanks Becca. Pat
These new dies are sensational. Love the way you drew the border inside the labels 16 die with some dots as well as straight lines.
Vorgeous card as usual! Love the Lattice and the Scalloped Labels 1(newbies)! These will be coming to my house as soon as I can get them! Have a blessed week.
This is beautiful Becca. I love the new dies, and your colors are gorgeous. The bling is beautiful too. I also love that saying!
Becca
Thank you for your food for thought June 23 and 24th. I am pleased you shared.
As always your card is beautiful.
Myrna
What a lovely card as usual. Love the lattice dies as well as all the other new dies. Take care.
Love, love your cars! You are always thinking out of the box! I would love to see a video tutorial on how you ink the die for that gorgeous outer edge! Thanks for sharing!
this is such a lovely card. love all your tips and designs. so inspiring all the time. I love all these new dies, is going to be hard to pick which one to add to my wish list and which one purchase. I too find the wax paper a great help with my dies.. always appreciate your thoughtful tips and videos…….have a good day, well tomorrow just looked at the time…….hugs
My jaw dropped when I saw that lattice die… I have been wishing and hoping for a die like this for a LONG, LONG time! Yes, there are some out there… but they weren’t the small lattice like this one. This one is my dream come true. I could go on and on about the new dies but I think I better take a moment and tell you that your card is delightful! I love that little drawn border inside the die cut.
Becca, thanks for blessing is with another beauty. I really like the way you have designed this and I can’t wait to see more!
Beautiful card, girl. I love the tiny brown edge on the labels sixteen. Amazing to see how clean that line is. (Mine always goop up.) You are a paper genius, Becca. Thank you for the inspiration of another beauty.
BECCA WELL YOU DID IT AGAIN. ANOTHER FANTASTIC CARD WITH LATTICE WORK WHICH MAKES IT SO SPECIAL. AND SO VERY
DIFFERENT. CHECK ALL THE OTHER BLOGS AND NOWHERE WILL
YOU FIND A CARD LIKE YOURS. WHICH MAKES YOU VERY
‘SPECIAL.
CYNTHIA
Fabulous spellbinder dies just keep getting better so the designs do too. wonderful job.
Simply gorrrrrrrgous!! That’s why you can’t blame me Becca for stopping by in this great blog of yours several times a day to check out your creations. Your creative brilliance is not only a gift to you but to us from our heavenly Father. Thanks so much from sharing.
Beautiful card, and the lattice, bow and those colours really are lovely, bless you and keep on sharing with us,
Cheers.
Another beautiful card Becca – I think the majority of crafters will want this Lattice die – it will sell out time and again I imagine. Please show us how you did that fab brown edging.
Take care.
Hugs
Heather (UK)
x
Becca love this die you have used and gee I cannot wait till we can purchase some of these wonderful new dies.
Love the card and thanks for the tip.
Hugs Trish.
Beautiful creation Becca. Love the colors and the pop of green in the stick leaves is a nice added touch. I love the lattice background. I have to have that die it’s on my wish list. Beautiful work. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-D
STUNNING- PRETTY- FABULOUS- ELEGANT-GORGEOUS-BEAUTIFUL-AWESOME-AMAZING. YES AMAZING EVERY CARD ON YOUR BLOG IS JUST AMAZING AND LEAVES ME IN AWE AND WORDS WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO DESCRIBE EVERYTHING YOU SEE AND THE TRUE BEAUTY OF IT.
Hugs Rizwana x
Love that lattice die! I can see so many fun ways to use it! And you have made an absolutely stunning backdrop for your artwork with it. Love the touches of distressing…very, very beautiful.
Becca,
Hope you will be safe up there with Debby nearby. It does make for good creating weather though. LOL
This is just an awesome (my fav word in describing your work), love the lattice. I have not tried the wax paper but will do it next time I am cutting as just like everyone else experience the little pieces that have to be picked out – ugh! When will the dies be available as I noticed you do not have them highlighted so you can go to the Spellbinder website. I will need to add the lattice one right away!
THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR DEVOTION AND DEDICATION TO ALL OF OUR “SPORT~”.
Mstgane
Ann
Becca, Just love this background so many things to do with it, you make everything you do look “beyound words” and I so enjoy opening your emails before any other one.
Just last year I too decided with a heavy heart that I was only going to make cards for the people that “truly Loved them” I spend so much time “doing for others” and making sure everyone gets a card for their birthdays and what knots but I do not get any in return I truly mean any other than my kids and husband and I must send out at least 50 just to family alone, I felt a saddnes that I didn’t want to make them so I started making them fo r church and others I couldnt just stop because that made me sad. We all need to clean our “gardens” once in awhile .
You are such a blessing to all of us.
I hope your making the necessarily precaution with Debby ….please keep yourself safe…
I love your card…..and I want this die….it’s amazing…how you can think outside the box with these dies….truly inspirational….love….love…it…thank you also for the tip….will have to tried that….
What a lovely card! A beautiful marriage between Spellbinders and ODBD in your hands to add a dose of the Becca magic and make it come alive. Beautiful.
SO LOVELY & SUMMERY!!!!!!!!!!!!! I DOOO like that lattice die!!!!!!!! :) Thanks Becca!
I didn’t get to comment on Sat. For some reason, the little “comment” thingy wasn’t there & I thought you were just putting it out there…no comments! So, here is my comment for that day! :)
I KNOW EXACTLY what you mean about “prunning”!!!!!!!!!! We had to do this about 6 years ago now! The MAJORITY of the people didn’t like it & STILL DON’T! But, when someone(s) DRAG you down….try to DESTROY….just make you FEEL AWFUL…CONTROL YOU,…..ETC., IT’S TIME!!!!!!!!!!! Life is HARD ENOUGH that you don’t need that added grief!!!!!!!! People NEED TO LEARN to stay within their bounds, keep their noses to themselves, worry about themselves & their issues & stop trying to control others! What you said DOESN’T sound condescending AT ALL!!!!!!!!!!!! WHO NEEDS THE DRAMA???? Not me & I dare say many others don’t want it either! Life is BEAUTIFUL WITHOUT all the drama!!!!!!!!! It’s PEACEFUL!!!!!!!!! Enjoy your new found peace Becca! (Believe me, those people will STILL try to spoil it! ) HUGS!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
I want this Spellbinders Die. A beautiful card. TFS. Have a geat day.
What a stunning card! Love the lattice, embellishments and your bow! I’m so impressed with your photography too. You always have the perfect backgrounds and set up.
Wishing you a wonderful day!
Becca, beautiful card! I LOVE this sentiment… beautiful <3
Thanks for the tip with the wax paper and the wack!—-I will give it a try. I had to read your desciption about how you used ink on the die to get the brown edge on the whilte Labels 16 – and then read it several more times just to make sure I could picture it all in my head…I think I’ve got it. I am sure it’s all so clear for you and I always appreciate that you try to explain your techniques to us, so even though it may take us awhile to grasp how you did something, please don’t stop those explanations. I love this card and the colors and I’m ready for the release of all the new Spellbinders dies! Thanks, Becca
So scrummy! Love it!
Hugs
Anne (UK) x
It is splendid.
bravo
Fabienne of Belgium
I love that lattice die that is on my wish list allready, great verse and lovely embellishing, especially love the ribbon!
Very lovely … a very sweet card…really like the lattice a lot.
Lovely card !!
must try to get the Lattice die ,which will be hard .
Great verse Love it !
Hi Becca, I’m wondering about the embellishment with the leaves on it, is that a piece of ribbon, or a punch? It is so pretty. I enjoyed showing your cards off to some friends I had over for some card making. They were properly impressed!
OK love the lattice…but is that ribbon at the bottom???? LOL who cares what it is..just share what it is LOL love the look and color!
Have a good one!
Jackie
Awesome and beautiful cards they are so lovely
A work of art! TFS!