 
Hi there friends. I’m elbow deep in new Spellbinders Die Templates :-) Swoon! We get to play around with all the new stuff for a bit before they are released and I just have to say that you will love, love, love what’s coming. January 6th will kick off the new previews; it’s not that far away so mark your calendar and be sure to come and see what I’ve been working on. The other designers will have lovely eye candy as well! In the meantime, I have a simple card to share today featuring a new collage background stamp called Time Flies Cling Background from JustRite Papercraft. I wanted a tone on tone look so I stamped the collage with brown chalk ink then added shading with brown chalk and dark grey chalk in the shadows.
The layer of texture is made using the debossed side of Spellbinders Twisted Hearts, the top is embellished with Spellbinders Flourish Trim and three smallish flowers added to the bow using Spellbinders Bitty Blossoms.
Here’s your Step By Step Recap of die cuts and layers, from the bottom up: Start out with a Card Base 7-1/2″ tall by 5-1/2″ wide (or see how to make that size with the Hinge Technique HERE), foam tape, brown matting layer cut to 7″ x 5-1/8″, cream layer embossed with the Twisted Heart embossing folder and cut to 6-7/8″ x 5″, foam tape, brown matting layer cut to 5-5/8″ x 4-3/8″, stamped layer cut to 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″. Tip – cut everything first, then stack. Position ribbon, and bow on correct layer, after everything is situated, then glue!
The sale on Christmas Stamps goes on until December 31st —> HERE!
Thanks so much for stopping by! I’ll see you soon!
Hi there blog friends. As much as we can’t wait for Christmas to come, can we please put on the brakes for just a minute? I got up to Thanksgiving and the wheels came off…I’ve been travelling much of the last three weeks and am thankful to slow down and savor the sounds and feelings of Christmas. That’s the blessing behind the little crafts we like to do – while we’re in the process of making and creating, it’s so nice to think about the recipient (and hum along to Christmas carols). I took a moment to sit down and create another Christmas card with a sweet new set from Quietfire Design called My Idea of a Perfect Christmas. The background is created using Spellbinders Botanical Swirls and Accents. It’s topped off with Spellbinders Captivating Squares and Spellbinders Classic Squares LG.
Here’s your Step By Step Recap of die cuts and layers, from the bottom up: Start out with a Card Base 7-1/2″ tall by 5-1/2″ wide (or see how to make that size with the Hinge Technique HERE), foam tape, red matting layer cut to 7″ x 5″, design paper layer cut to 6-7/8″ x 4-7/8″, foam tape, die cut layer using Botanical Swirls on all four corners of card, foam tape, die cut layer using Captivating Squares, foam tape, die cut layer using Classic Squares LG. As always, cut everything first, then stack. Position ribbon, and bow on correct layer, admire, then glue!
Cheers to you and I hope the holidays are filling you with the spirit of the season. Thanks so much for stopping by! I’m working on lots of new stuff in the background – stay tuned.
Hi there blog friends, I’m back today with a quick thank you card in something other than cream. Yes, you know I love my cream! This new Grand Thank You set is from the JustRite Papercrafts December release and I love the elegant flourish on the sentiment I picked. I layered it up with a die I’e not used before – Spellbinders Decorative Labels Twenty Eight. In addition I used Spellbinders Filigree Delight and Spellbinders Decorative Labels Eight.
Here’s your Step By Step Recap of die cuts and layers, from the bottom up: Start out with a Card Base 7-1/4″ tall by 5-1/4″ wide (or see how to make that size with the Hinge Technique HERE), foam tape, gold matting layer cut to 6-3/4″ x 4-3/4″, burgundy matting layer cut to 6-5/8″ x 4-5/8″, design paper layer cut to 6-1/2″ x 4-1/2″, foam tape, die cut layer using Filigree Delight, foam tape, die cut layer using Decorative Labels eight, die cut layer using Decorative Labels Twenty Eight. As always, cut everything first, then stack. Position ribbon, and bow on correct layer, admire, then glue!
Don’t forget, just in case you haven’t snagged these Christmas stamps, there’s a huge sale going on…
Save 30-50% off the Entire Christmas Stamp Collection while supplies last.
Thanks so much for stopping by! I’ll see you soon!
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Hi Becca. Love it, remove the bow and you have a mans card! I can’t wait to see the rest of the new goodies if these are anything to go by! Take care.
So pretty! I love the tone on tone color choice. Very soft. Great job!
Another gorgeous card today Becca. I just love it.
I´m soooo exited too, to see what you´ll all come up with for the new release, and I´m expecting something amazing from you as usual, and it´ll be really hard to outdo what you´ve done the last couple of times, and if you can do that, I´m afraid I wount even have words to describe it then ha ha ha, but I´m really exited already to see, WHAT you´ll have to share then. I always loves your gorgeous work.
Have a magic and lovely Christmas with your family and friends and a wonderful New Year too.
I love time theme cards and vintage– this is a great combination. Mrs B is right it would easily transform into a his or hers card. Can’t wait to see your new Spellbinders adventures. Merry Christmas.
Morning Becca, Wow !! I love the vintage feel to this card, the colours are delicious and the stamp is wow !! I love this.
Lots of love from Patricia xx
Hello Becca!
Love the design and the colours!
Beautiful card..can’t wait to see the new Dies!
Love Marg
Just Stunning Becca
i love the colors used with the tone on tone along with the vintage feel
I will be looking forward to your new creations ,
May i wish you and yours a lovely Christmas and New Year .
God Bless and take care
Elaine H X
Yet another great card – lovely colour. Yes cant wait to see what delights you have in store for us in 2014 – I am sure they will be amazing as always. Thanks for all your blog entries – I only found your site this year but have been hooked since day one – your creations have been really inspiring – and I’ve even had a go at making some of them and have been pleased with my efforts – as have the recipeints thereof. So thanks for sharing your ideas and techniques – it’s really appreciated. MC to you and all your family – hope you have a great time.
Becca, As usual your card is beautiful. I just love all the cards you share. I can hard wait for the new dies to come out.
Love the tone on tone. Anxious to see the new dies, new year, new dies.
Becca, hope you and your family have a blessed CHRISTmas and a happy New Year!!!
Hugs,
Mstgane
Ann
The soft taupe hue is so gentle on the eyes. Lovely tone on tone and of course one of your signature bows makes the whole card beautiful. Wishing you and yours a wonderful Christmas, stuffed with joy, love, peace, and of course some fun. Cheers, Francie
Love the taupe! Beautiful vintage card!
Oh how I would love to be a little bird sitting on your shoulder watching you design with all the new dies. Oh what fun that would be. I really like this card, fit for the perfect man in my life, I only have 7 of them. LOL
What a wonderful card!! You make brown look so elegant! It’s taken to a whole new level in your creative hands!!
I’M SWOONING OVER YOUR CARD BECCA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:) Santa IS bringing me some Spellbinders this Christmas!!! Just waiting for his arrival!!!! :) LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVELY CREATION!!!!!!!!!!!:)
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:)
Absolutely Gorgeous, love the browns and tans, I am getting so excited for the new release!!!
Very cool card and I love the color theme you chose. Well done as usual.
Merry Christmas Becca! Thank you for all your beautiful cards, you are an inspiration!!
Good evening Becca, I just wanted to make a flying visit to your blog before going off to bed not just to say how much I love your latest card, but mainly to thank you for all your inspiration over the past year and for so generously sharing your amazing talent with all your many hundreds of fans – and me in particular. I wish you and your family a truly wonderful Christmas and hope that the coming New Year will bring you all happiness, good health and prosperity in all that you do. Have fun!
Margaret A.
Soooo love this card. I love cards which include clocks, keys, pens as they add interest. Keep them coming please, your work is fabulous. You have such a talent.
Sending you all good wishes from LittleNel in the Scottish Borders.