 
Good morning friends! Just another quick thought about the written word. There’s a poem that says, that the scent of the rose always lingers on the hand of the giver, and I mused yesterday about how true that statement is. Most of my cards are inspirational in nature and I have to admit that by the time I’m done with the card, I feel like I’ve reaped the wisdom of the message. What a blessing, right? As you may well imagine, even during the rare store bought card purchase, I stand for hours making sure to pick exactly the right words. Same with handmade, the selection of the sentiment takes me as long, if not longer, than picking the color. Today I picked a bold sentiment from Quietfire Design from the If You Don’t Believe in Miracles set.
I’m not going to do a step by step today, but I’ll give you a couple of clues about how this card goes together; it is simpler than it looks. It’s a regular card base with an embossed background – I used Spellbinders Dainty Dots (Side B). On top of the embossed background is Spellbinders Grand Ovals cut in half vertically then the cut side of each oval is glued to the edge of the card and the round edges scored and folded in on a diagonal – the resulting piece looks like a diamond. Both diamond pieces are arranged to meet in the middle. I cut a matching piece of embossed cardstock into the same diamond shape to line the inside of the oval. Underneath each of the scored rounded edges I lined with Spellbinders Grand Decorative Oval for the pretty detail. On top of that I mounted the filigree piece from Spellbinders Tranquil Moments. Here is a kind of behind the scenes quick look at the piece (I used two) I put on my card to create the background illusion.
I thought this was a nifty trick and even if you don’t have the Grands to do it with, scale it down and try it out with the core Spellbinders Circle shapes and some of the decorative circles. If I get a chance, I’ll whip up a smaller sample for you.
You all bless me so much! Thank you! I’ll see you soon!
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Hi there sweet friends, I have an easy peasy, all die, no measuring card to share with you today. I was inspired by the sentiment but I wanted to keep it simple. Three layers, that’s all and since they are staggered, the layer behind them shows off very well. The sentiment is Wordsworth from a set called the Women Collection – I just adore Louisa May Alcott.
I used Spellbinders Exquisite Labels Eleven for my card base. I have a video on how to cut and join each of two pieces for a hinged card – you can see that HERE. The next layer is the Mediterranean Medallion M-Bossabilities 3D folder, then the upper layer is Spellbinders Valiant Honor. The flowers are embellished with the petite little leaves and swirls from Spellbinders Sprigs.
Here’s how I made it – step by step:
- Cut/emboss two Exquisite Labels Eleven from cream cardstock. One of the cuts must encase a 1″ horizontal fold in order to make a hinge. For visual learners see the Hinge Video.
- With pink cardstock, emboss Mediterranean Medallion M-Bossibilities 3D Folder and trim around the motif edge with an exacto knife.
- Cut/emboss second largest motif from Valiant Honor with cream cardstock. Stamp with sentiment then attach to Mediterranean Medallion with double foam tape.
- Take an 8″ length of Blossom ribbon to span across card vertically over both layers of Mediterranean Medallion and Valiant Honor, securing on back with tape. Attach to card base using double foam.
- Embellish with pearls and add bow on top of vertical span of ribbon.
- Cut/emboss leaf piece of Sprigs with green cardstock, and cut/emboss flourish piece of sprigs with cream cardstock.
- Add Sprigs and flowers to bow.
Thanks for stopping by today! Tomorrow I’ll be back with an inspirational card using a lovely Quietfire Design sentiment – I hope you’ll join me!
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Good morning my crafty friends!! Did you know that a couple of weeks ago Spellbinders launched new dies? Well yes, it’s been quite busy in blog land and lucky me, I have some of these new dies in my hot little hands. So today, I wanted to show you my spin on this bright, cheerful line of papers, inks, stamps, twine and dies that all coordinate. All the things I used for this card will be in my recipe below but if you want to see the entire collection, pop over and have a look at the entire Celebra’tions line HERE.
I love to put my spin on whatever I work with and if you’ve been peeking in here around long enough you know it would be a pretty good bet to have some pink. I started out with this enchanting embossed background called Framed Canvas (already a favorite). I decided to have a circle frame using Pierced Circles for a focal element and place flowers made from the Just Because set around the edges. I placed my stamped sentiment from the My Friend set on the Enhanced Banner set and positioned it just inside the frame. The matching design paper (Cotton Candy and Celebra’tions Prints), twine (Celebra’tions Linen Thread) and ink (Captivating Coral) pull it all together. The pearls are from my stash, but sure go a long way towards making the look mine. So what do you think, my style or not my style? Lol, this was a lot of fun!!
Happy Monday sweet friends, I hope you have an awesome week! By the way, if you asked a question on my last post, the parking lot is full (meaning I answered all the questions)!! Pop over and get your answer :-)
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Simply beautiful, Becca!
Oh my goodness Becca, this is so gorgeous. You always comes up with such awesome creations and this is one of them too. I absolutely love the color you´ve used here today too, and the dotted background with the lace in the diecuts it´s just so elegant. I love it.
Love the colour and design – the more you look at it the more you see. It’s hard sometimes to believe in yourself I find -harnessing the power of postitive thinking n all that jazz -there’s something in it but at the same time not sure I buy it 100%. How’s that for a cop out statement! Thanks for sharing and inspiring.
Absolutely stunning! Oh how this is going to make someone feel the love, peace and thoughtfulness of this gorgeous card! Becca you have out done yourself! I feel all kinds of wonderful emotions just looking at this gorgeous card! Absolutely love it!
P.S. You can mail it to me!
This IS BEAUTIFUL BECCA!!!! :) I love your little “trick!” Looks like FUN to me!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D I SO AGREE with you about looking for verses on cards in the store—of which I NEVER buy anymore! LOL It used to take me FOREVER to find a card! Of course, I just make my own now! :D Have a BLESSED DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!:)
What a lovely card!! The sentiment is perfect and that cool color very refreshing. Thank you for such beautiful inspiration!!
Wonderful card! Love the colors and the message!
Blessings,
Sandy
You make the most beautiful & Elegant cards. I don’t know how you come up with so many ideas.
This is such a beautiful card. Love the colors and idea.
Another stunning card! and your choice of verses never fails to warm my heart. I keep looking at your little “trick” and admit I am stumped – but I do love a challenge. I’m mechanically-inclined & I “believe” I will figure it out. I so look forward to your daily posts, they’re the best part of my morning – even better than my morning coffee…(don’t tell my mocha)!! Thank you for another beautiful card & a good morning!!
Oh just so beautiful Becca , love the colors and thank you for the tutorial , such a lovely card .
God Bless
Elaine H X
Good afternoon Becca,
I love this, in fact I’d be a fool not to!! I’ve read and re-read the instructions you’ve given and by jove I think I’ve got it. I’ll have a go later (I’m about to prepare evening meal) and will be so pleased if it turns out half as good as yours.
Love xx
Wow…Your card is amazing! I love the folds. Thank you for sharing!!! Blessings!
Another stunning card. Thanks for sharing your God given gifts with us.
Hi Becca. Gorgeous card and I love the “Believe in yourself” sentiment. Great way of using dies, it makes for an unusual look which is very pretty in this paper. Take care.
Another beauty today Becca. I love how you have used the oval dies xxx
Hello Becca
What more can I say other than….Beautiful !
Take care
Love Marg
Hi Becca,
Lovely card and I am not usually a big fan of green! You see had to wear a green school uniform for 12 years so refused to wear green for years. Your card is lovely and what you have done is very clever – love the textures too. Not forgetting the little flower. Igot one of your dies the other day – Justrite Heirloom Flourish Two. It is so pretty and very versatile. Very hot here in the UK – we are not accustomed to such settled weather.
Take care, God Bless,
Myra
Lovely setting for a lovely sentiment.
Hi Becca, This card is truly pretty, I love the colours, they are gorgeous, and love the finished parts of the card, I’m not actually sure how you have achieved this ‘turned back’ look, so I will have to re-read your instructions, and hopefully have a go myself. I love this !!
Lots of love from Patricia xx
Dear Becca,
I love your cards, even if I do not leave comments often do not speak your language perfectly. I particularly appreciate the softness and elegance of this card and the tip you give us for “lace”. Shame that the brand does not make balances as Sizzix, the cost of these courses is a serious obstacle for us .
Have a great day !
Nicky from France
Gorgeous Becca! x
Such a clean crisp looking card Becca I love it x x x
Oh my that is just gorgeous, love that design, you are so creative with the dies!!
Beyond beautiful and creative. Instructions please.
Don’t know how I missed out on this one -aqua is my favorite color. Nice and easy but elegance with simplicity! You go girl
Mstgane
Ann
So pretty and thanks for the tips.
I absolutely love this card, Becca! It’s gorgeous!
Hugs
Anne (UK) x
Such a beauty!
that is such a good idea thank you
There you go again…Another stamp set I want!
Your work is as beautiful as usaual Becca !
Blessings on another lovely card!! Where can i buy these Quiet fire designs?