 
A veterans daughter, a veterans sister, a veterans wife . . . this is my legacy and the brave men who allowed me that legacy, I celebrate and remember today. I honor their memory with such pride and thankfulness. In addition, I honor the memory of all the fallen who gave their lives so that we might have freedom and I honor all those who have served. They are your brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers and husbands too – my heartfelt gratitude to them all. I guess it was befitting that the release includes a patriotic set of stamps that I could use to reflect those feelings – honestly I have very few of those types of stamps and it felt wonderful to put these to a good use.
| CRAFT SUPPLIES I USED |
RubberStamps: Waltzingmouse Stamps – USA 1776
Craft Paper: Georgia Pacific – White, Bazzill
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black, Impress – Indigo Blue, Garnet
Accessories: Spellbinders® Stars 5, Spellbinders® Whimsy Side A M-Bossabilities, Spellbinders® Stately Circles, Offray Satin Ribbon, Bazzill Button, Recollections Pearls, Becca’s Bow Maker, Grand Calibur Die Cut Machine |
Hope you can spare a moment to visit the other ladies today :-) I hope this isn’t too somber, but it’s honest — I’m off to the cemetery later to add some flags and say a prayer. Prayers for all those you are remembering too.
Posted in *Stars 5, *Stately Circles, -Holiday Cards, -Patriotic Holidays, :Blue, :Red, :White, Waltzingmouse, ^Whimsy, |Elegant, |Embossed Cards, |Many Layers
Good morning sweet blog friends! This is my second post of the day, if you want to check out the first, you can get there by this link ——–> HERE or you can scroll down. Also don’t forget, I’m offering some pretty cool blog candy that’s up for grabs until Wednesday, May 29th. Feeling lucky? Click ———>HERE to get to the post where you need to leave a comment or simply scroll back to my post of May 24th. A little coloring, a little smudging, a little hand died ribbon and some vintage paper came together for a birthday card from a new JustRite Papercrafts set called Irises Vintage Labels Four. The card features a custom die template called Vintage Labels Four and pairs it up with some frilly accent dies in Spellbinders® Timeless Rectangles and Spellbinders® Vintage Lace Motifs as well as the pennant from JustRite Vintage Label and Banner Dies.
So to recap the layers I used from the bottom up, I started with a 5-1/2″ x 7″ card base, foam tape (optional), brown matting layer 5″ x 6-5/8″, foam tape (optional), purple matting layer 4-5/8″ x 6-3/8″, design paper layer 4-1/2″ x 6-1/4″, foam tape (optional), Vintage Labels Four in purple (cut in fourths and spread to create matting layer), Vintage Lace Motif accent on four round ends, Vintage Labels Four in design paper, pennant with sentiment, foam tape (optional), Timeless Rectangles, Vintage Labels Four. Attach ribbons and sentiment on appropriate layer.
| CRAFT SUPPLIES I USED |
Rubber Stamps: JustRite Papercrafts – Irises Vintage Labels Four
Craft Paper: TPC, ByDigital – Antique Paper 1
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black, Clear Embossing Powder
Accessories: JustRite Vintage Labels Four, JustRite Vintage Label and Banner Dies, Spellbinders® Timeless Rectangles and Spellbinders® Vintage Lace Motifs, Seam Binding, Corsage Pins, Recollections Pearls, Copic Markers, Vintage Text Ribbon – Graphic 45, Becca’s Bow Maker, Grand Calibur Die Cut Machine
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Busy day :-) Looks like it might be a busy week! So glad you stopped by and I’ll see you soon!
Posted in *Timeless Rectangles, *Vintage Label & Banner Dies, *Vintage Labels Four, *Vintage Lace Motifs, -Birthday Cards, :Cream, :Purple, Copics, Retired Products, |Many Layers, |Vintage
Welcome to the Waltzingmouse Stamps May Release. This is preview Day 1 and there are two new sets that you’ll get a peek at over the next several days. This is quite a change of pace for me, and a welcome one. As soon as I saw Country Labels Four, I knew I’d be making a gift ensemble and it was as easy as pie. The set has such a country, gingham, home cooking kind of feel that I opted for a gift basket with homemade jam. I stamped the labels in kraft and added them to the jam jar and some pretties for the outside. My chicken wire basket is full of shredded kraft paper and I used corrugated cardboard for the embellishment along with some linen thread and gingham ribbon. Country!
These are the cutest little canning jars! I thought half-pint was about the smallest but yep, there is a four ounce or a half-half-pint :-) They are just big enough that two can fit in a small basket.
I knew there was some reason I was holding on to this mini spoon and fork. They made the perfect embellishment and a place to hang a thank you tag!
| CRAFT SUPPLIES I USED |
Rubber Stamps: Waltzingmouse Stamps – Country Labels Four
Craft Paper: Kraft Paper, Recollections Corrugated Paper
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black, Amuse – Cherry, Memento – Bamboo Leaves
Accessories: Spellbinders® Standard Circles Small, Offray Ribbon, Shred, Recollections Pearls, Spare Parts Wooden Buttons, Chicken Wire Basket (Hobby Lobby), Spoon and Fork – World Market, Becca’s Bow Maker, Grand Calibur Die Cut Machine |
Hope you can peek in with the other ladies that will be showing off the new set today. The remaining ladies will be inspiring you with these sets through the month of June! In the mean time, I have some pretty cool blog candy that’s up for grabs until Wednesday, May 29th. Feeling lucky? Click ———>HERE to get to the post where you need to leave a comment or simply scroll back to my post of May 24th. It’s gonna be a busy blogging day today – I have a vintage card popping up later in the morning at this link ——-> HERE. I guess we can just say that in my craft room, my desk runneth over this weekend. Happy to see you today!
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Stunning! Becca your words are so beautiful! And I also add my thanks to not only those that serve but their families who also sacrifice so much for all of us too!
Happy Memorial Day!
Jill
Becca Gorgeous card from a Great set. I love the sentiment you added and the beautiful thoughts as well. Your card is Stunning.
WOW!!! As Always you make the most Amazing cards with the new WMS – Wish I could have come up with something like this – soooo BEAUTIFUL!!!
WOUW this is sooooo gorgeous once again Becca, really stunning work hun, and I agree with every word you said, even I´m not from there, but it still means a lot to all of us, no matter where we live.
Happy Memorialday to you and everybody else over there.
I just love the crispness to the card. The sharp details are reminiscent of the military’s precision. It is very beautiful.
Absolutely beautiful Becca. Hugs Rita xxxxx
Morning Becca, Happy Memorial Day to you all.
Your card is a beautiful tribute, I love it.
Lots of love from Patricia xx
Beautiful patriotic card Becca, the star/flower looks fabulous!
As a Veteran, a Veteran’s wife, a Veteran’s daughter in law, and a Veteran’s daughter, I thank you for the beautiful card you shared today with us all.
Velda S
Navy Nurse Corps Reserve Retired, Commander
Wow this card is beautiful!! I’m not sure how I’m going to use this set, but I love what you made with it. Just Gorgeous!!
This is a beautiful card that exemplifies our spectacular country’s colors and also gratitude for our men and women in uniform both past and present.
Stunning!!!!!! I am sure this card means so much to so many. Thanks!
Marcie
Nothing could be more fitting for the day! God Bless You, God Bless all our service people (deceased or living) and GOD BLESS AMERICA!!
Beautiful card, Becca!!
Hugs,
Mstgane
ANN
Pristine and beautifully American card Becca. So sorry you have had such loss in your life but this is a wonderful memorial. Nicola x
Absolutely gorgeous – so many fabulous details!
Thank you Becca – your work is always beautiful but this is especially significant as we celebrate the men and women who served but have gone to their final glory. May God bless you, and every service person today!
Gorgeous patriotic card.
Becca
As always your beautiful card is stunning! Lots of love and hugs coming your way! Thanks for the inspiration
Cindy Echtinaw
CindyEchtinawDesigns
Wow….So very pretty. I love the patterned paper with the stars. The rosette is perfect in the center of the stars with the red bling. It is so hard to find patriotic paper in my area. The pearls are gorgeous and I love the placement on the red satin ribbon. Stunning effect. Happy Memorial Day and thank you so much for sharing! Gorgeous!!!!
What a beautiful card – your talent is amazing!
Beautiful card! We’re remembering our loved ones gone before us…our son, my father, our grandparents — and those who died for our freedom. But wanted you to know I think of you often and your losses as well. Sometimes just knowing you’re not forgotten helps us get over those multiple hurdles. God’s blessings to you, always.
What a fabulous card! Love the stars.
WOW!!!!!!!!!! WHAT A GORGEOUS CARD!!!!!!!!!! IT’S FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
Love the card and I Love the Stars & Stripes and everything American. Your card says it all. It is a great day to honor the men & women who made all our land free and they were so brave….we owe them a lot.
If we could send them all a card it would be wonderful
Great card .Melanie uk
Oh Becca that card is stunning, My husband is retired Navy and your card reminded me of all our Veteran friends, thanks so much God has given you a wonderful gift. God Bless
Becca, you have such an amazing knack for creating the more stunning, detail filled cards! And that bow! Wow!!
lovely card Becca, can’t beat red, white and blue!
Beautiful card. I too honor all the Military Hero, past and present!!
Becca, Your card is gorgeous. It is a day to honor all those who sacrifice so much for us!
I’m with you on the veterans. Without them we would not be the country we are with all of our freedoms. Beautiful card and great job!
Thanks to all who served our country so bravely. Your card is beautiful.
With regard to what tool I have and need to use more often. That would be embellishments and ribbon of which I have LOTS. Your designs also showcase the embellishments and ribbons so beautifully.
Gorgeous, I love it. So pretty and yes they deserve all the praise they can get. My grandfathers and my father were in the navy, my father-in-law, and 2 uncles were in the marines. And they all made it back but some are not as lucky and I wish their families many prayers because today that horrible memory will be with them all day.
love it – very patriotic.
I LOVE it! Absolutely beautiful! You always amaze me.
Awesome card! Love it!
God Bless our troops and all Veterans! What a gorgeous card, it’s
P-E-R-F-E-C-T!!!
Remembering too those members of the American armed forces who gave their lives fighting for liberty and freedom in the two World Wars.
Your card is stunning, Becca!
Hugs
Anne (UK) x
Stunning card Becca, and I LOVE that big bow!! Hugs!!
I have to say I love the bow also, yours always look just great!
Wow! That is just beautiful!
TFS such a heartfelt & patriotic card today. It is so beautiful, and it’s good to be reminded of just how much we owe our military heros. I’m with you – all my family served the country, and I’m honored & proud of them. Those serving today risk their lives for our freedoms, and need to be more appreciated. Have a lovely afternoon. Hugs
Perfect card for today Becca!!!
This is absolutely beautiful. My husband served in the military and I am thankful for all who have served and are still serving for our protection. Thanks for sharing.
Linda D.
WOW….such a gorgeous card Becca….you never cease to amaze me :)
P.S. I am so happy I can leave you comments, other blogs don’t let me, and a few times I tried here but it didn’t work, this is so awesome :) big inky hugs and a happy memorial day to you and yours :)
Wonderful card! Wonderful comments. Thank you and God Bless you.
No, not somber at all as I have done the same.. visiting the cemetery where many of my family members now rest. It is a part of life here. You made a very lovely card in honor of your family members! Prayers for all!
I enjoy seeing all of your 3D items… more of those with instructional videos would be very welcome! Thank you for all you do on here… you give 1000% !
Spectacular!
Love this stamp set. Will have to try to get my hands on one.
What a lovely card in honor of Memorial Day! TFS {{{hugs}}} from the mother of one who served during the Gulf War.
Fabulous Becca!!!
I might not be American but I can appreciate hounoring our brave heros from the different battles they have fought to keep our countries free.
Many thanks for the card Becca it is awesome.
Fabulous card. Love the embossed background and the patriotic star rosette!
Beautiful Card – Need to get my hand on this stamp set.
Thinking of you today Becca as you remember your loved ones who have served.
Hi Becca, This card is just awesome. The crisp white background with the satin red ribbon and stars just make this pop. This is one of the prettiest cards I have ever seen.
Love the card and another chance to win the blog candy! Thanks Becca!
love this card…and all your work! Robin
Amazing! Gorgeous! So very patriotic and I love this card!
Beautifully crafted and beautifully spoken.Thank you for sharing.
Work of ART, as usual!!!!!!!
S O L D….i need this stamp set….they are wonderful.
Great CLASSY job Becca…the BEST!
JOYCE
Love, love this card!!!
Fantastic patriotic card!
your card makes me want to go to a parade. I love your paper choice. I chose red and white geraniums to take to the cemetery this year. Why didn’t I put some blue in there with them?
RE: this contest I would like to win, (can’t figure out how to get my comment in the right place) I also need to learn more about good art design. you can always tell when a professional has made the card,. I hope that rubs off a little from all of the hours I spend on the sites of artists like you, Becca.
What a lovely tribute to the wonderful men and women in the armed forces. There is rarely a day goes by when I don’t think of these brave people dedicated to our way of life. We are so blessed. Beautiful card.
Your card is fabulous. Love the stars with the banner below paying tribute to the USA. I like how you added the pearls to the red ribbon. It added a nice touch.
Very lovely!
I love your super fantastic patriotic card!!!
Such a stunning card. Just adore the Stars & Stripes medallion you created with this set. It seems each time I look at one of your cards I notice a new detail, like the tiny pearls on the embossed background. Thank you.
your card is beautiful. Love the colors of the flag. The beautiful red bow just sets it off.
Such a beautiful card, Becca! I’m the daughter of a veteran, and 8 of my uncles were also in the service. Your colors are so rich and vibrant, and I love the design of the card!
Stunningly perfect!
I love this more than words can say!
Love that clean white embossed background and the pleated star center!
Absolutely stunning – love all the crisp colours set off by the scarlet ribbon!