 
Good morning sweet friends! I hope you’re headed into a wonderful weekend and that there are some family plans popped in there somewhere! I was just looking through my stash and discovered a card that I had not shared here. It has a sentiment that reminds me of how the weather feels when it just turns fall before persistent chill sets and the skies turn grey. This is a a quick card layered with one predominant die – JustRite Spellbinders Custom Die – Filigree Corners. I used it to create all the texture and dimension in the background adding a tag on for the sentiment. I have a core group of cards I use for personal occasions when I don’t something that fits in my stash; it dresses well for any occasion – you simply switch out the tag to fit the occasion.
Here’s your Step By Step Recap of die cuts and layers, from the bottom up: Start out with a Card Base (6″ x 6″) , foam tape, blue matting layer cut to 5-7/8″ x 5-7/8″, cream matting layer cut to 5-3/4″ x 5-3/4″, die cut layer made up of one large filigree corner in each corner of panel, foam tape, cream matting layer cut to 4-1/2″ x 4-1/2″, blue matting layer cut to 4-3/8″ x 4-3/8″, foam tape, die cut layer made up on one large filigree corner in each corner of panel. Add Ribbon, flowers and sentiment.
I’m out the door to get some fresh air after being inside all week. I’m wishing for you, nothing but blue skies ahead!
Hi there blog friends. I’m going to share another product of one of my gift making sessions with you. I’m determined this year to make handmade gifts and I’m pushing to try different things than folks are expecting from me. As I mentioned yesterday, I made a bunch of hatpins at the same time and while I was doing that, I created other elements – not really knowing what they would be used on but I wanted something ready for the inspired moment. The moment came – as it often does when I’m involved in a great movie and want something to fiddle with, so I pulled some of the elements together for a necklace. The beads were from my stash but are readily available at craft stores (teardrop pearls, chain, rondelles) and the round elements are bezels from the Spellbinders Media Mixage line called Spellbinders Circles Three – Silver. I filled each circle with jewelry elements I had picked up at Michaels (Bead Gallery), then poured Ice Resin over the top and let it dry. Once dry, I put the pearls and rondelles together and attached them to the chain and finished off with a clasp.
Here is the main medallion close up…
| CRAFT SUPPLIES I USED |
Rubber Stamps: None
Craft Paper: None
Ink: None
Accessories: Spellbinders Circles Three – Silver, Ice Resin, Bead Treasure Teardrop Pearls, Bead Treasure Rondelles, Bead Treasure Crystals, Metal Gallery Chain, The Jewelry Shop Clasp, Bead Gallery Rhinesone elements
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Thank you for peeking in to see what I’m working on friends. Thanks for you sweet comments about my pincushion and hat pins yesterday. I’m a bit of a pincushion collector – I love them and have found them to be a surprisingly welcome gift! I am working on more as the tick tock of the holidays is upon us :-)
Good morning friends. Checking in today for a short post. And for today . . . a change of pace. I spent some time pouring resin for a whole batch of Hat Pins so that I would have more custom pins on-hand. Fun! Then I decided Hat Pins and Pincushions would make a great handmade gift this season. I repurposed a bracelet that had broken by pulling the elements apart and setting each element in Spellbinder Diamond Hat Pins before anchoring in place with Ice Resin. Loving sweet old fashioned things, I pulled out my velvet, fiberfill and an aluminum flower pot and made a pincushion. I simply took it outside and spray painted it gold with Krylon Short Cuts and made a pillow using the velvet and fiberfill, securing with hot glue gun. It was an easy project and now all I have to do is wrap it up :-)
Here’s what I started with…
| CRAFT SUPPLIES I USED |
Rubber Stamps: None
Craft Paper: None
Ink: None
Accessories: Spellbinder Diamond Hat Pins , Ice Resin, Krylon Short Takes Paint, small 4″ flower pot, velvet, lace, May Arts Silk Ribbon
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Well, that does it for me today. I had fun playing – I’ll see you soon!!
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Love this card
very pretty layering of the dies, love the white against the dark blue and the splash of yellow you gave to it!
Another Masterpiece Becca…your attention to detail is second to none and your designs clearly show your love of your craft. You are an inspiration to many. Long may you carry on crafting.
LOL Eileen U.K.
Lovely and as you say quite generic as you can change the sentiment tag to fit any ocassion – love the filigree corners and what can be done with them – really versatile. Happy weekend to you Becca and all the Feekenettes (or whatever our collective noun is!).
Guess I’m #4. That’s about usual. Love this very applicable to any occasion card.
Hugs
Mstgane
Ann
Hi Becca from a stormy U.K. This card is stunning. I love these colours together. Thank you . Hugs. Jan.
Another beautiful card!!!!! Just amazing!
WOUW just another masterpiece here from you again Becca. It is so gorgeous and I just absolutely LOVE it, and as you say, it can sooo easily be used for any occasion depending on the sentiment you add to it. It is so gorgeous.
Hope you´re having an awesome week-end too hun.
Hello Becca
Here in the UK we are having the 2nd weekend of storms!
So pleased that you have ventured out….. I hope you are well!
I adore these corners… so useful and so pretty, and make a pretty card!.
Take care
Love Marg
A stunning filigree card which would cheer anyone up on a gloomy day, such as it is here in the UK.
Hi Becca,
As always your card design is fabulous. You inspire.
Best wishes
Helen
I Love it and actually have the supplies to try it.
Will try to make a ChristmaS Card using this format and a lot of thought:)
Thanks Becca
And blue skies right back to you, Becca! Your card is magnificent. Since I have all the makings, I just might try my hand at it. It is really lovely.
You never fail to amaze me Thank you Becca
Mollie xx
So easy yet very beautiful!!
Hi Becca, Stunning card, as always your cards are elegant and classy, this navy and white card with the fabulous corner die-cuts and gorgeous bow and flowers, truly stunning.
Lots of love from Patricia xx
Wonderful lacy look to this card!! Thank you for the inspiration! I finally bought this die, so now I have an idea about how to use it. Thanks, Becca!!!!!
A beautiful card and lovely colours! I have this die and love it so I’m going to recreate this card!
Anne in wet and windy UK
Becca I just love this lacy look you have achieved with this lovely die and would love this card in any colour.
Hugs Trish.
Oh my goodness! As I was running today I was thinking that I wanted to make a card for my mom. Something using some dies…..I have these dies from your kit and this is perfect!! Thanks so much! I love the colors and will change the flowers to daisies since those are her favorites.
Blessings,
Michelle
Gorgeous!
Sooo elegant! Love your use of the corners!
Hugs
Anne (UK) x
You are such an inspiring woman, what a find. I’ve been telling my crafting friends about you and your amazing site. Thank you for sharing your skills with us. Today I bought your corner die and I’m so looking forward to it arriving. It’s really wintery here in Scotland which means cold, wet, and windy. Perfect crafting weather! Carolyn
very striking love it x
Lovely as always! I will be making this card to add to my stash for when I need something elegant but quick! Thanks again for sharing with us, Becca. Hugs {{{ }}}
Every time I stop by, I am amazed by your latest creation. I love the way you staggered the colors of cardstock for your die cut layers. Brilliant! And the simplicity of the sentiment. ?
Hi Becca. Lovely card with a sweet sentiment. I have thses dies and they are so handy at making a beautiful card quite quickly. Enjoy the fresh air. Take care.
Good Morning Becca, from an extremely wet and blustery South Yorkshire, UK!
Today’s card is so beautiful – it screams elegance. I too just love dies like these as they very quickly become part of my staple “go to’s” and enable me to make relatively quick but nonetheless beautiful cards for any occasion. Thanks for sharing your inspiration with us and I hope you enjoy the rest of your day.
Margaret A.
This is just beautiful Becca
Elaine H X
I do exactly the same thing, and have a few basic designs that I can quickly add the appropriate sentiment. Great minds think alike!
Wow..This is just so elegant!
SOOOOO STUNNING BECCA!!!!!!!!:) WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!:) Your creations ALWAYS make me SMILE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :p
Beautiful Becca!
Very pretty, I love this die and it is on my wish list, which keeps growing I do not think I will ever be able to get them all.
Hi Becca, Love this card, so pretty, and looks easy to do. Will give it a try.
Windy here in the UK but not too cold yet. Leaves still clinging to the trees.
lovely card and I do like this corner die ,Laura O
Thank God for talented women like you sharing your talents with us. Love the card. Have a great day and God bless.
Hi Becca,
Really pretty card – love it.
Much love,
Shirley T. (U.K.) xxx
Thanks Becca for another beautiful card. Have several cards to make for November birthdays and this one will be sent to many friends. Absolutely gorgeous.
Beautiful card Becca, have had an enforced absence due to injury so great card to come back to
Hi Becca,
Love the colour choice and layout, you give me so much inspiration.
I get so much pleasure looking at your designs.
Kind regards
Helen
Hi Becca. I have recently found your blog and love all your creations – you are so talented. I live in the UK and have just ordered your filigree corner dies and custom Lacey tiers dies and can’t wait for them to arrive. Take care x
Becca, this is gorgeous!
Hi Becca,
Your cards are always a masterpiece. I have missed you this last week so, I just wanted to say hello and hope you are well.
Good Morning Becca from “across the pond”. I agree with Diana above, your cards are just beautiful and an absolute delight. I too have been missing your inspiration so this is just me saying “Hello…and hope you are well.” Do hope you enjoy the rest of your day.
Margaret A.
Absolutely GORGEOUS! I love the doubled corners on the top layer!
Wow!! Your creations are absolutely and breath-takingly gorgeous!! Thank you for your inspiration! So wonderful to hear about your faith that we share.
Wonderful exciting news, my eldest son has just announced his engagement less than 24 hours before I step onto the plane to fly out to Australia where they live. I wanted a card that was stunning but quick and had admired this card so much that fortunately I had ordered the dies needed to make it. I chose red and the results were just amazing. If you have the spare cash do buy this die,it will be so worthwhile.l can see so many different ways to use it. Thank you again Becca for sharing your enormous talent with us, kind regards, Carolyn
Stunning!