 
Hi friends, I needed a Birthday Card in a pinch so this is what I came up with. Yes from time to time I love a simple card:-). A couple of layers then the addition of Spellbinders A2 Tranquil Moments and a sentiment using JustRite Large Birthday Party Sentiments and a bow and I’m done!!
Have a great weekend friends!! Hope you have something wonderful lined up! See you soon :-)
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou
Good morning sweet friends. I can’t tell you how sad I was to learn of the passing of Maya Angelou yesterday. A woman of such confidence and grace, she touched my heart with the example she set. I admired her greatly because she was so comfortable being herself and her soul overflowed with the type of true and uncanny wisdom that poured out elders that I’ve respected in my lifetime. Her vernacular was that of a generation past and as a gatherer and lover of quotes, I wept because I’m so grateful to have been so inspired. She was a treasure and will be missed.
Today I’m sharing a friendship card. It’s pretty simple and uses a wonderful new background from JustRite Papercraft called Fleur Twist and the sentiment is from the True Friends Vintage Labels Four set. I topped it with Spellbinders Labels Thirty Seven (turned upside down) and created filigree within the shape using Spellbinders A2 Bracket Borders One. The labels shape is embellished with Spellbinders Twisted Metal Tags and Accents and the bottom left hand corner is embellished with the tag from Spellbinders A2 Divine Eloquence. I finished off with hand dyed ribbon using the same ink color I stamped with.
| CRAFT SUPPLIES I USED |
Rubber Stamps: JustRite Papercraft – Fleur Twist, True Friends Vintage Labels Four
Craft Paper: Coredinations, Neenah Classic Crest – Natural White 80 lb,
Ink: Amuse Studio – Sicilian Blue, Eucalyptus
Accessories: Spellbinders Twisted Metal Tags and Accents, Spellbinders A2 Bracket Borders One, Spellbinders Labels Thirty Seven, Spellbinders A2 Divine Eloquence, Standard Circles SM, The Paper Studio Pearls, May Arts Silk Ribbon, Button, Grand Calibur Die Cut Machine |
Thanks for stopping by friends, I’ll see you soon!
Hiya friends! Hopefully the second time will be a charm in getting a winner for the Clear Case Blog Candy. Stay tuned to the end of my post. In the meantime a cheery ‘Hello Friend’ card using all older dies except this precious new window, Spellbinders Shuttered Window. It’s my favorite kind of card because I can take a new die and mesh it with the classic Spellbinders core shapes you already have in your stash :-) Did I mention I love windows? I guess you know by now even though I use a lot of large sentiments, I have a thing for tiny tags. Quick tip: Create a card using all the sweet stuff you pile on the front – great dies, flowers, cute buttons – then when you need a card simply put a one, two or three word sentiment on with a little tag – you’ll never be caught empty handed!
Here’s how I made it – step by step:
Start with a card base using Spellbinders Enchanted Labels Twenty Eight and simply cut off the bottom to give it a different look – you can see my tutorial on How To Make Hinged Card Bases. Next layer up add Spellbinders Labels Twenty Eight and cut the bottom off using Spellbinders A2 Bracket Border One – adhere using double foam tape. Cut design paper with Spellbinders Labels Twenty Eight then cut off top and bottom using clean edge bracket piece from A2 Bracket Border One set – adhere using foam tape. Next layer up add Spellbinders Window Four (I covered the back of my window so my design paper would not show through), adhere using foam tape. Next layer up add Spellbinders Shuttered Window. Add bow, flowers, button, pearls and hang sentiment tag from bow using Spellbinders Back to Basics Tags.
Also, ever wonder how I send my cards? This was a question that made it into the Question Parking Lot on my last post. I decided to answer the question by posting pictures to show you how in the Question Parking Lot – here’s a link to get back to that post — Butterfly Card – How to Mail without Crushing :-)
| CRAFT SUPPLIES I USED |
Rubber Stamps: Wordsworth Stamps – Friends Collection
Craft Paper: Neenah Classic Crest – Natural White – Smooth 80lb, Crafty Secrets Digital Paper
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black
Accessories: Spellbinders Enchanted Labels Twenty Eight, Spellbinders Labels Twenty Eight, Spellbinders A2 Bracket Border One, Spellbinders Back to Basics Tags, Spellbinders Shuttered Window, Spellbinders Window Four, The Paper Studio Pearls, May Arts Silk Ribbon, Prima Roses, Button, Grand Calibur Die Cut Machine |
Drum roll . . . now for the winner. Remember the winner needs to claim their prize within 48 hours by reaching out to me through my contact page with their address. If you are in the US I’ll pass the information along to TapeOnLine and the cases will be sent to you directly, otherwise if you are international, I’ll forward a goodie box to you. Thanks as always for stopping by and remember if you have any questions about the card, please leave them in the Question Parking Lot on this post. This is an easy way for me to answer questions about this post or techniques used :-)
See you soon friends!!
Question Parking Lot:
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Hi Becca,
Stunning work, I do love your big bows. Love this die too, I must purchase it soon lol!
Love & Hugs
Jacquie J xxx
Love the die and the amazing bow.
Totally Lovely Becca! Your friend will love it! :)
Becca,
There is nothing simple about your card, like the little black dress, it is pure elegance.
Very pretty card. It’s the now that is the icing on the cake! Love your bows. What width ribbon do you use? I love the die also. I must have it! I have no will power.
A perfect fraame for that wonderful sentiment. Just loving the pink and cream look!
Hugs
Anne (UK) x
Simple card for you maybe…lol. Love the card!
Love the gingham DP and of course, that stunning bow! Super girly and super amazing card!
This is so beautiful Becca. I love the design paper and love how you did the ribbon with the flower.
GORGEOUS! I love how the ribbon peeks through the lacy die!
Absolutely gorgeous as always Becca. Filled with awesome details all over it even you call it simple, just beautiful.
You say simple; I say “elegant”
Hugs
Methane
Ann
Simple, elegant, sweet!!!
Such a beautiful card and love that perfect bow!
Hi Becca super card you are so clever,love this die its so good and the sentament is to die for hugs linda
Simply elegant. Who wouldn’t love getting this card!!!
Good evening Becca,
If that’s simple, I’m Irish!! (Actually my mother’s maiden name was McGill so I probably am!) This is the most beautiful, fresh card and I’ll be adapting it for my use. I love the verse and I’ll be checking the JustRite stockists in the UK to see if I can purchase it.
Hope you are well xx
Hello Becca
Lovely fresh and sweet card
A pretty card to receive on your Birthday!
Take Care
Love Marg
Hi Becca, A lovely, sweet card, that anyone would be happy to receive, truly beautiful.
Lots of love from Patricia xx
Becca,
I love this card. You make the most beautiful bows.
Thanks for sharing
I have a question re: Spellbinders A2 Tranquil Moments. What is Die #3 mentioned in the product in speallbinders?
I adore this card, it is so beautiful, just like all your cards. God Bless Glenys
Becca,
Your cards are truly amazing. God Bless
Simply exquisite as always !!!
Hi Becca lovely card, I like that die also and have used it a lot.Your bows are always so great, I know you use the bow maker, but I can never get my to look so good.
Yvonne
Very elegant and and the bow tops it off perfectly.
What a beautiful card – and a nice turn on the sentiment – it’s done elegantly, where I’m used to seeing it in more whimsical/funny cards.
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!!!
Gorgeous card with such a great sentiment for a birthday,
I love these cards Becca, so beautiful, classy and graceful. These would suit anyone who has a refined taste in elegance.
Stunning in both their simplicity and intricacy.
Paula_from_across_the_pond , xxxx
Beautiful as always Becca
God Bless
Elaine H X
Elegant card with a fabulous sentiment! Love Helen
Good afternoon Becca,
My mammy used to say that my daddy improved his looks with aging and it would have made the ideal card for her to give to him had he still been here. Thank you for making such a beautiful card and for making me laugh at my mums view of my much loved daddy.
Love and crafty hugs
Norah (Glenochil, Scotland)
I wouldn’t think of this as simple but stunning, love how that die frames the sentiment, beautiful bow with flower!
Very pretty Becca and a favorite color of mine.
What a beautiful card! I love how easy you make it seem to make a card as gorgeous as this!
Beautiful card. Something about pink checks/plaid that I just love.
If you wouldn’t mind sharing, what size is the finished card?
Becca, this is particularly sweet and pretty! Beautiful die cut frame and bow with flower. Add the gingham and it’s right over the top swoonworthy!
Very elegant!
Ter ;)
Hi Becca. A beautiful card, so pretty. It may be simple but anyone would love it: ) Take care.
So sweet! Love the clean design!
Becca you’re an inspiration your card Is beautiful
Thank you for sharing. Tx
This is one lovely card that every receiver would be proud of.
Absolutely beautiful card. I only wish I could make bows as beautiful as yours….
So pretty!