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Greetings blog friends!  First of all let me tell you there are some winners to report here!! You’ll remember at the beginning of the month I was interviewed by an on-line papercrafting magazine called Scrap’n Art. They graciously extended free 30 day subscriptions to Amazing Paper Grace readers so they could get in and see the article as well as the breadth of valuable content they offer on a monthly basis.  Well, there was a promise of 10 free one year subscriptions and they’ve given me the names of the winners.   All the necessary changes have been made to extend subscriptions, the winners don’t need to do anything except enjoy.  The winners are:

-Irene Bazell
-Kathy Clement
-Joanne Garland
-Yvonne Gebauer
-Nan Gustafson
-Lorrayne Ingram
-Robyn Josephs
-Glenda Kerr
-Kelly Neis
-Lisa Sackett

I have a card to share today using a fabulous sentiment from Our Daily Bread Designs called Bicycle.  Now I have to add, I don’t ever stamp a sentiment without using a Stampamajig and I even use it with clear stamps.  This sentiment as originally seen in the set is one long sentence.   The beauty of stamping makes it such that we can change these things if we want to; this is something I do all the time!  I needed a much more compact area because I wanted to fit into one of the new Spellbinders™  S4-367 Back to Basics Tags.  In looking for something different to do, I added Spellbinders™ Grand Labels Twenty Three behind my focal panel as a border.  I also picked a small flower die template that makes teeny tiny rolled roses from Spellbinders™ Whimsy.  ETA:  The bicycle is not a stamp but a motif on this fabulously masculine My Minds Eye paper that I picked up at Hobby Lobby.  The ODBD set does feature a bicycle also!! :-)

SUPPLIES I USED
Stamps:  Our Daily Bread Designs, Bicycle
Paper:  My Minds Eye, Bazzill, Recollections Kraft
Ink: Amuse French Roast
Accessories: Spellbinders™  S4-367 Back to Basics Tags, Spellbinders™ Grand Labels Twenty Three, Spellbinders™ Whimsy, Satin Ribbon, Recollections Pearls, pearl brad

Thanks for stopping by and remember, something good is always on the way :-)

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  • ChelseaJune 29, 2012 - 1:44 am

    This is a beautiful card, Becca. I love the design. And the coffee color is so rich looking. Just lovely!ReplyCancel

  • Christine Harrop, Oxfordshire, UKJune 29, 2012 - 1:59 am

    Terrific card Becca and I love it. I think you must have made it just for me because I do a lot of cycling!! And this is a card you could send to a man – I am always on te lookout for “male – type” cards!ReplyCancel

  • AstridJune 29, 2012 - 2:01 am

    Stunning, love that bicycle stamp and the whole design and the colours are just beautiful together.ReplyCancel

  • AstridJune 29, 2012 - 2:09 am

    Hi Becca, Astrid again, I just checked the bicycle stamp on the Daily Bread design site and saw your bike is very different, did you change that stamp too or was the actual cycle part of the paper?ReplyCancel

  • Ursula UphofJune 29, 2012 - 2:50 am

    Becca just love this card, with the sentiment and all.ReplyCancel

  • Kathy SJune 29, 2012 - 3:13 am

    so prettyReplyCancel

  • MaryannJune 29, 2012 - 3:30 am

    What a wonderful card here Becca. As always you´ve done a terrific job, and I love this one here.ReplyCancel

  • cynthia beynonJune 29, 2012 - 3:40 am

    Becca Hope your weather is better today. Ours only hot hotter. That is
    the only way to describe it. 114 degrees. Loved your card as it brought
    back so many memories.

    cynthiaReplyCancel

  • ColleenB.June 29, 2012 - 4:12 am

    lovely card.
    Congratulations to all the winnersReplyCancel

  • TrishJune 29, 2012 - 4:20 am

    Just love this card. and the sentiment is wonderful.
    Cannot ride a bike so think this is lovely.
    Hugs Trish.ReplyCancel

  • Kathy/NorthCarolinaJune 29, 2012 - 4:37 am

    Yippee! Can’t believe I won a one year subscription to Scrap n Art! Thank you so much, Becca! I’m very excited!!!

    I love the colors you used in this card. That brown satin bow is so dreamy, and makes me want to go get a cup of coffee. Mmmmm….The quote is perfection with the bicycle image.

    I just ordered a stamp a ma jig, and can’t wait to start using it. Thanks again, and keep moving!ReplyCancel

  • loftylassJune 29, 2012 - 5:35 am

    Love your card Becca – the colours, craft card and sentiment plus cycle are well suited to ‘male themed’ cards – and we all know how ‘difficult’ these cards are to come up with. tfs
    Hugs
    Heather (UK)
    xReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisJune 29, 2012 - 5:43 am

    Awesome card Becca. Tim Holtz style done the Becca way. Very nice I might add. Love the sentiment. I like the bow at the top of the card this time for a different look. Beautiful work. Congratulations!!! to all the winners. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • GlendaJune 29, 2012 - 5:44 am

    Becca, love your card this morning. The sentiment just speaks to me this morning as this is exactly how I’m feeling. I feel if I stop everything will tumble! Thanks so much…the colors are so beautiful and I love the bicycle stamp!ReplyCancel

  • Diane HJune 29, 2012 - 5:54 am

    Beautiful card, and love the sentiment!ReplyCancel

  • Nan GJune 29, 2012 - 6:06 am

    OMG! Is all I could say, as I was scrolling down the winners…..That’s me! Thank you! Love the online mag Scrap n Art! And your card fabulous! Love how you’ve curved the sentiment to fit your tag. So nice to see something other than pink… :DReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenJune 29, 2012 - 6:09 am

    CONGRATULATIONS LADIES!!!!!!!!!!!!! ENJOY!!!!!!!!!! :)

    BEAUTIFUL card Becca!!!!!!!!!!!! Love the lined paper you used! By what I read, it sounds like the sentiment & the bicycle are the ONLY things you stamped! WOW!!!! Your card is BEAUTIFUL with ALL the extra pretties you add! :) BEAUUUUUUTIFUUUUL!!!!!!!!!!!! :)ReplyCancel

  • Marilyn ClarkJune 29, 2012 - 6:15 am

    Your card is a work of art. TFS. Have a great day.ReplyCancel

  • Lynn WildJune 29, 2012 - 6:21 am

    This is just gorgeous Becca! I had already been contemplating purchasing this new stamp set and you’ve just confirmed that I “need” it now!

    Lynn WildReplyCancel

  • Gloria WestermanJune 29, 2012 - 6:23 am

    Congratulation to the winners!!! how exciting…..I love your card…..will have to case this one too…..like I do all of yours…..LOL….tfsReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)June 29, 2012 - 6:25 am

    What a great card and sentiment! I’m just going to have to get my hands on that sentiment. I popped over to ODBD and checked out Bycycle. It will be perfect for a couple of folks near and dear to me. But it’s not just the stamp, it what you do with it and nobody does it like you!ReplyCancel

  • RebekkaJune 29, 2012 - 6:28 am

    wow Becca, another stunning card. Wonderful warm colors.ReplyCancel

  • Rhea ThompsonJune 29, 2012 - 6:57 am

    Hi Becca!

    You must like to stay up late! Your e-mail came into my computer at 1:15 am this morning!

    I like the direction of your bow today – it’s nice to see different ways bows can be added since I get stuck doing the same thing over and over.

    I’d love to know the size of your cards each day; would that be possible? In my mind, you are the absolute BEST designer on the web! I can’t wait each day to see what you have created. Keep up the good work!

    With much admiration,
    RheaReplyCancel

  • Dottie DavisJune 29, 2012 - 7:49 am

    The card is gorgeous with the brown tones, the bike and the sentiments. The little bitty flowers are just perfect … any larger would distract from the beautiful paper and bike. I love the idea of using the “older” dies with the new.ReplyCancel

  • IreneJune 29, 2012 - 7:52 am

    yay, I won, I won, thank you so much. And your card, as always, is beautfiul!!ReplyCancel

  • Laura with Layers of ColorJune 29, 2012 - 8:02 am

    Oh, I’m loving these rich chocolate colors! Gorgeous, Becca!

    Warm summer hugs!ReplyCancel

  • MarilynJune 29, 2012 - 8:05 am

    Congrats to the winners. . . lovely card, great quote! And your bows are terrific!!!ReplyCancel

  • anapajaritaJune 29, 2012 - 8:18 am

    The bicycle stamp is not the one on the link provided…
    It is a beautiful stamp! Where can we find the other?ReplyCancel

  • EileenJune 29, 2012 - 8:37 am

    I agree with Loftylass….I think this makes a wonderful male card, the colours and theme would be ideal for a guy who loves to ride his bike.
    LOL EileenReplyCancel

  • KarenJune 29, 2012 - 9:41 am

    As always, wonderful!ReplyCancel

  • ANN ROBBINSJune 29, 2012 - 9:46 am

    Congrats to the winners, I am waiting for the new dies from spellbinders ~ that’s what I want to win (LOL)!!!!! Love the chocolate brown colors and the bike is really cool! I have an old friend who is a bicyclist and this would make him a great card. TFS!!!! HUGS!!
    Mstgane
    ANNReplyCancel

  • SusanJune 29, 2012 - 9:52 am

    Congratulations to the 10 winners of the magazine subscription. Hope you enjoy it!

    I really like this card Becca. Very different! I like the way you used the lined paper, love that bicycle and of course all of the finishing touches that make your cards so special.

    Hope you have a great long weekend and a happy 4th of July!ReplyCancel

  • Sharon RoselliJune 29, 2012 - 9:56 am

    love this card! the sentiment I needed today. thank you I receive it! something good is going to happen today!ReplyCancel

  • MichelleJune 29, 2012 - 10:46 am

    This is the most beautiful card that I have seen today!ReplyCancel

  • FrancineJune 29, 2012 - 11:05 am

    Something good is always on the way. It is so true with your blog.
    Beautiful card.
    Merci
    FrancineReplyCancel

  • Rebecca BowmanJune 29, 2012 - 11:09 am

    This is a wonderful card. Glad you step outside your girlie box for a change! Nice to have some ideas for the male population. You do such a great joB!ReplyCancel

  • ShelleeJune 29, 2012 - 11:35 am

    This is such a nice card! And, as always, I think it is also a great work of art! You are SO talented!
    ShelleeReplyCancel

  • MarisaJune 29, 2012 - 11:41 am

    Fabulous card as always, Becca. Love how you did the sentiment.ReplyCancel

  • Charlotte ZweigoronJune 29, 2012 - 11:46 am

    I have heard of this “Stampamajig” but have never seen one or seen one in use… You have given me something to investigate! I am familiar with the stamp you used so I know what part of it is altered and I often want to do this with some of my stamps and banners. The banner curves but the words do not!!! Beautiful card, Becca!! I know your plate is so FULL but I am still looking forward to being able to purchase something from your Etsy Shop. Hope the time will come soon!!ReplyCancel

  • Pattie JonesJune 29, 2012 - 12:04 pm

    Just a beautiful card, love the colors you chose, and the image is on my wish list….love it…..thanks for sharing……hugsReplyCancel

  • Charlene DahlbergJune 29, 2012 - 2:14 pm

    Becca,
    Your card is so rich with color. I love it – the colors are awesome.

    You say the stamps are Bicycle from Our Daily Bread but the set I see has the bicycle leaning against a fence. Is there another bicycle that I missed?ReplyCancel

  • FMJune 29, 2012 - 3:37 pm

    Congrats to all of the winners! I really like this card…the colors, the saying, all just beautiful!!ReplyCancel

  • conniecrafterJune 29, 2012 - 3:45 pm

    Great design and has that vintage feel!ReplyCancel

  • Vicky SchmidtJune 29, 2012 - 5:11 pm

    Becca,
    i just love all your cards. sorry i have not send you any emails. i had to have surgery on my right arm and i can’t use it for 6 weeks. and sleeping in a chair is not funny either. i would like to enter to recieve the magazine.
    vickyReplyCancel

  • JeanJune 29, 2012 - 5:20 pm

    Hi Becca, Another of your beautiful cards – just love how you have put it all together and how you stamped that perfect sentiment. Is it possible that you could mention which MME paper pad you used for this card in your next post? There are so many lovely MME papers to choose from. Many thanks – I always look forward to seeing what you produce.ReplyCancel

  • Robyn JosephsJune 29, 2012 - 7:37 pm

    Thanks for making me a winner!ReplyCancel

  • Shavanna BurlingameJune 29, 2012 - 9:04 pm

    I am so excited to get your emails. I love my new Becca’s Peg Bow Maker. I have always been so lousy at making bows, but love to use them on my cards. You have solved my dilema and made my life simple. God Bless you…love your site.ReplyCancel

  • LageneJune 29, 2012 - 10:08 pm

    Beautiful card, love the browns, makes it great for a guy!ReplyCancel

  • Carmen LuceroJune 29, 2012 - 10:57 pm

    Great to see masculine card inspiration! Thanks Becca i’ts fabulous!

    Hugs,

    Carmen LReplyCancel

  • karen dayJune 30, 2012 - 12:37 am

    Beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • DianaJune 30, 2012 - 6:45 am

    I love these cards and I am going to try the 4 butterfly one today, I love butterflies. Congrates to all of the winners.ReplyCancel

  • Lisa SackettJune 30, 2012 - 10:13 am

    I’m working my way around to your recent posts, and I love these rich tones in the cars you’re producing! Imagine my surprise to see my name as a winner on the subscription — wow! I feel so blessed.ReplyCancel

  • RobinJune 30, 2012 - 12:18 pm

    This is a great card for both men and women, I like that. And congratulations to the winners ; enjoy!ReplyCancel

  • Lisa :)July 1, 2012 - 3:52 am

    Beautiful card, Becca! Love the way you did the sentiment!ReplyCancel

  • KelleyJuly 10, 2012 - 12:19 am

    So cute!!!ReplyCancel

  • SallieJuly 20, 2012 - 2:01 pm

    So perfect. I just now was able to get to my mail after home damage in our recent storm here in Central VA. That is where I am…just keep moving. Love your card. I will always remember it and the quote from DBD.ReplyCancel

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One truly never understands how much they miss their iPod until they lose it.  I’ve looked high and low for the last month and resigned myself to the fact that someone somewhere in Georgia was probably listening to some great gospel, 80’s music, School House Rock, Yanni, Journey and Rascal Flatts.  Lol, anyone in their right mind would gag and put it down, but it was my beloved ipod, I listened to it every day.  Missing it brought back pictures of Tom Cruise in his airplane during Top Gun after his trusty sidekick Goose met an untimely end.  Tom couldn’t get into his groove without Goose.  I cannot get into my studio groove without my iPod.  HA!!   Until today!  I found it!  I tore my car apart looking for it and when I found it, I did a serious – hope no one was looking – happy dance.  Yeah, my new neighbor I’ve never seen before walked by just at that time.  {Hi! – sheepish wave}.   I’m just sayin’ – it’s been pure bliss in the studio today!  One of the things I finished up was this cleaner and simpler than usual card.  I love the new Spellbinders™ Ribbon Banners LG and thought it would make a great base for a smaller sentiment so I used something from Our Daily Bread Designs new releases called Thank You Sentiments.   The sweet butterflies I used are the new Spellbinders™ Les Papillion.  They are so nice because there’s a filigree portion and a great base that can be stencilled.  Hot Pinkalicious, right?


I’ve been using dark colors and piling things on so much lately that a light, clean card is just like that feeling you get right after you get your hair cut, lol!  No worries I’m still working on CHA stuff but I’m having fun while doing it.  Hope you are having a glorious day!!

SUPPLIES I USED
Stamps:  Our Daily Bread Designs – Thank You Sentiments
Paper: American Crafts, Neenah Classic Crest Solar White
Ink: Colorbox Chalk Ink – Rouge
Accessories: Spellbinders™ Les Papillion, Spellbinders™ Ribbon Banners LG, seam binding, Bazzill Button, button, Want2Scrap Pearls

Sweet friends, thanks so much for stopping by!!  

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  • Rhea ThompsonJune 27, 2012 - 6:16 pm

    Hi Becca!
    Glad you found your iPod! It looks like it was certainly an inspiration for today’s design. I must like pink because I’m happy to see it again in your design! I sure like these new Spellbinders dies and can’t wait to get my hands on several of them. Would LOVE to have them all but I would have to give up eating to get them and that’s another of my loves (food)! Thanks again for your wonderful designs. You’re an amazing woman.

    Love,
    RheaReplyCancel

  • Debbie DunhamJune 27, 2012 - 6:17 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous! Love the pink! Too funny….that is the same music I listen to….so I’m not that weird after all LOLReplyCancel

  • christiJune 27, 2012 - 6:19 pm

    yay, happy dance! love your cas card!ReplyCancel

  • FranCineJune 27, 2012 - 6:20 pm

    Just perfect! Love this card. TFS,and enjoy that IPOD,I really feel you,because I seem to work better with music.ReplyCancel

  • ShelleeJune 27, 2012 - 6:31 pm

    What a fun bright card! I REALLY need these butterfly dies! Butterflies just make me happy! I am drawn to everything about this card–the clean lines, the butterflies and the color…my iPod is hot pink!ReplyCancel

  • SuziJune 27, 2012 - 6:36 pm

    Would never have thought to use the small sentiment that way. I guess I thought I HAD to fill the ribbon! Thanks, again, for teaching me something new! It’s a stunning card, as always!ReplyCancel

  • Linda R.June 27, 2012 - 6:41 pm

    Don’t you just hate it when you misplace something like that!! Drives me nuts til I find it. There have been countless times when I tore my car apart for one thing or another!! So glad you found it! Love your “simple” card…I think its just beautiful. Great color.ReplyCancel

  • BeverlyJune 27, 2012 - 6:43 pm

    Lovely card, as usual. I wish we were neighbors, because I am sure we would be friends! I recently did a happy dance in my driveway (albeit slow and probably painful to watch) when I found the library book that was going to be overdue the next day. I think a neighborhood of happy dancers would be a good thing. :-) BeverlyReplyCancel

  • Sharon J. JonesJune 27, 2012 - 6:43 pm

    Absolutely beautiful card, Becca! I certainly can tell your mojo is back…thanks to your iPod! I wish I could’ve seen your “happy dance”!! LOL. You are so wonderful!ReplyCancel

  • Linda AlfordJune 27, 2012 - 6:48 pm

    I’m new to your site and I stop by everyday to see what gorgeous card you’ve created. Love this one, too! I also love the embellishments that you add to the card. Your creative touches are right on!!ReplyCancel

  • Laura with Layers of ColorJune 27, 2012 - 6:52 pm

    Oh, joyful day!! I’m so happy for you and your lovely reunion with your iPod! Enjoy your blissful musical creating time!ReplyCancel

  • GerryJune 27, 2012 - 6:55 pm

    Hooray on finding your IPod! Love the new Spellbinder dies. Wish I could afford everyone of them. SU is coming out with some neat dies, too.ReplyCancel

  • GerryJune 27, 2012 - 6:57 pm

    Also love your music choices!ReplyCancel

  • kathy/NorthCarolinaJune 27, 2012 - 7:01 pm

    So glad you found your “buddy.” I understand. I have a hard time working in my studio unless I’m listening to an audio book. It just helps to keep me focused.

    Love these butterflies! Where did you ever find those buttons?!?ReplyCancel

  • auntie em (emily)June 27, 2012 - 7:09 pm

    Great card! It’s fun to work to music. I was even playing some Christmas tunes yesterday to get into the spirit for starting some holiday cards. What ever works! :)ReplyCancel

  • Grace NJune 27, 2012 - 7:10 pm

    Beautiful card Becca…. and I’m soooo glad you found your ipod! I’d be lost too without my music!!!ReplyCancel

  • Kathy SJune 27, 2012 - 7:13 pm

    glad your ipod showed up -maybe it was testing to see if it was really needed and decided it was. I have music going when I create too sometimes country,sometime classical sometimes rock and roll and others gospel and then there is the mix of all- and it does influence how I create I am sure. -maybe that’s why you’ve been using the darker colours latelyReplyCancel

  • Sally-Ann (From Australia)June 27, 2012 - 7:23 pm

    Hi Becca,
    I have been looking at all your lovely creations over past days and simply sighing (in pleasure not misery!). You have a truly wonderful talent in how you put together your designs. So inspirational.
    Understand EXACTLY about the i-pod – no rhythm no mojo! Music is such a powerful and emotive driver of our feelings and energy. So glad you found your i-pod again.ReplyCancel

  • Rachel NelsonJune 27, 2012 - 7:24 pm

    I lost my fave ipod in November when I attended my father’s memorial service. I had been listening to music that he and I both loved, and I think I left it in my car which was unlocked. Like you. it has music on it that I loved and the lucky person who found? it wouldn’t. O well–it was actually harder losing my daddy. Glad you found yours though!ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisJune 27, 2012 - 7:29 pm

    So very glad that you found your I-pod. Your selection of music is very interesting. I would like to listen to some of your selections. Your card is very pretty Becca. I love the butterfly in all it’s glory. You have embellished just so nicely. Beautiful work Becca. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • Debbie DeRocherJune 27, 2012 - 7:31 pm

    We all know what it’s like to loose something that’s important to us. I had been given my grandfather’s medals from the Spanish American war, and I had them in a frame and put it “in a special place” while my family room was getting painted. So foolishly, on the day my husband was having a kidney transplant (and the dr recommended that I stay home rather than get him agitated before the surgery), I decided to clean my basement. Ok, so now I find the frame. But for the life of me, I don’t remember taking them to the safe deposit for safe keeping. I understand the “dance of joy” because I did it when I went to the bank, and to my surprise, found them. I was hysterical crying when I came out of the room to return my box. Tears of joy. Grandpa was watching over me, that’s for sure!ReplyCancel

  • SheriJune 27, 2012 - 7:34 pm

    So happy you found your iPod. I can’t imagine losing mine. In fact I have it backed up so that I have that bit of protection. Had I been your new neighbor I would have said “Good morning, new neighbor. I see you found your iPod. I know that dance!” lol Love your card too!ReplyCancel

  • DiannJune 27, 2012 - 7:35 pm

    Such a wonderful color to brighten our day!! Thanks.ReplyCancel

  • RaquelJune 27, 2012 - 7:38 pm

    CELEBRATION TIME COME ON!!! I think those are the correct words to that song. Glad to hear you are dancing with the IPod and the music. Love your card-enjoy your blog so much. Now lets Dance–have a great evening.ReplyCancel

  • Pattie JonesJune 27, 2012 - 7:39 pm

    Love all your music choices, and love you simple card as well. Happy dancing and much love. I don’t have an ipod but know what you mean when you misplace things you love……..Dance for joy… you make us joyful as well…….hugs and smiles and dancing with youReplyCancel

  • FrancineJune 27, 2012 - 7:49 pm

    Love your card !
    I am so happy you fund your i pod. I understand how it change your day.
    Merci
    FrancineReplyCancel

  • Cheryl RotnemJune 27, 2012 - 7:51 pm

    Becca, I love pink and this is no exception! I love “your” simplicity of the card!!!ReplyCancel

  • BernieJune 27, 2012 - 7:57 pm

    Becca I’m so glad you found your iPod. Happy to hear you danced, remember someone once said “Sing like no one’s listening, love like you’ve never been hurt, dance like nobody’s watching, and live like its heaven on earth.” and I believe you should.
    Your card is fabulous!!! Love how you’ve colored the edge of the Banner, must learn how to do that.
    Blessings BernieReplyCancel

  • MarisaJune 27, 2012 - 8:13 pm

    I have the wonderful mental picture of you doing a happy dance, Becca :) I was taking a trip down memory lane with your 80s music. Best decade around LOL! Now you are armed and dangerous in your studio again. Great card.ReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenJune 27, 2012 - 8:39 pm

    You are TOO FUNNY Becca!!!!!!!! :)Your card looks FABULOUS! :) It IS CAS for YOU!!!!!!!!!!! :) AND it looks GREAT!!!!!!!! :) Glad you found your IPod!!!! :)ReplyCancel

  • Wanda McGheeJune 27, 2012 - 9:29 pm

    Girlfriend…music soothes the soul…calms the nerves and without it I could not survive. Glad you found it…Your card is beautiful!!! I love your story…something I would do. Music is how I roll…Gotta get those LG banner dies. You are so getting me in more trouble…lol….Hugs… :=)ReplyCancel

  • Pam HJune 27, 2012 - 9:43 pm

    such a pretty pink. First thing I noticed. Then read the blog. I think I might just do a happy dance for you. I know the thrill of finding something that you have misplace. Later!ReplyCancel

  • LageneJune 27, 2012 - 9:46 pm

    So very pretty!ReplyCancel

  • SandyJune 27, 2012 - 9:51 pm

    It made me smile to think of you doing the happy dance. I wouldn’t mind seeing my neighbors doing a happy dance or even the whole world. It’s a good thing. Glad you didn’t have to start over again with a new ipod.ReplyCancel

  • Nan GJune 27, 2012 - 9:57 pm

    Good to hear iPod is home where it belongs. LoL love the bright pink of this card! And those new banner tags….wow! Tags and butterflies added to my wish list!ReplyCancel

  • janeyJune 27, 2012 - 10:04 pm

    My congratulations, right along with everyone else, on finding your iPod.
    Amazing what simple (?) things can put us in our ‘groove’ !

    Pretty card – love the butterflyReplyCancel

  • E. MarieJune 27, 2012 - 10:32 pm

    Sweet card. I am really enjoying all the inspiration on your blog!!ReplyCancel

  • Margie FulcherJune 27, 2012 - 10:50 pm

    Becca: Your card is lovely, but your iPod story gave me a chuckle. I could just visualize you doing your little dance. So happy you found your iPod. I like the kind of music you listen to. My kind of music.ReplyCancel

  • ChelseaJune 27, 2012 - 11:00 pm

    So happy you and your iPod are reunited!! I love a happy ending!!
    This is a wonderful card. I was happy to see the large banner utilized. I couldn’t visualize the size and your card puts it into context for me. Thank you again for the inspiration!!ReplyCancel

  • Mary SchmidtJune 27, 2012 - 11:21 pm

    Back to an old phrase: ” All’s well that ends well!”
    I love the butterfly die, but, the banner looks large. I’ll have to look at that one.
    I like the simpler card cause that is more the type that I do. I don’t think of all those layers when I FINALLY come up with a card idea. My cards need help, that’s why I look to you for inspiration. I couldn’t possibly come up with all those die combinations that you come up with. Your cards are breathtaking! I so enjoy seeing your cards. I look forward everyday to see what beauty you have created.ReplyCancel

  • Marzee CarnesJune 27, 2012 - 11:49 pm

    Love the card! So, were you just passing through Georgia when you thought you lost the Ipod, or are you from here? (asks a Georgian)…LOL. Glad you found it. I lose everything, and am very thankful my DH is a patient man that thinks that is just a lovable part of who I am. He spends a great deal of time finding my lost items, that I can never seem to find on my own.ReplyCancel

  • FMJune 28, 2012 - 12:00 am

    I’m soooo happy for you!! You must feel like a new person! Love the pinkalicious card!!ReplyCancel

  • MaryannJune 28, 2012 - 12:11 am

    Just sooo glad to hear, you found your belowed Ipod again. I can´t say I understand it, cause I´ve never had one, but I see the same panic in my hubby´s face, if he can´t find his ha ha ha. I relly think, it would be worser for him to loose his Ipod than if he lost me LOL.ReplyCancel

  • SianJune 28, 2012 - 1:39 am

    What a beautifully CAS card :) I’m not a fan of pink myself, but sometimes it looks fabulous and this is one of those times!

    I’m so glad that you found your iPad – what a nightmare! ;)ReplyCancel

  • loftylassJune 28, 2012 - 5:22 am

    Love it Becca – so vibrant and fresh – just what is needed to chase the blues away!!! So pleased you found your ‘comforter’. Have a good day. tfs
    Hugs
    Heather (UK)
    xReplyCancel

  • Margaret CrawfordJune 28, 2012 - 5:38 am

    Love the card, the new Spellbinders, and….the vision of the Happy Dance! I can totally relate! So pleased the Ipod is now safely back in your hands and your heart!
    MargaretReplyCancel

  • Debbie BJune 28, 2012 - 6:01 am

    Ooooh, are you going to share your CHA creations with us after the event? I love the card today. It is my favorite color, pink. Thank you for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)June 28, 2012 - 6:16 am

    Welcome home iPod, your owner has missed you! Congratulations on the happy event, Becca and also for your newest creation. It is gorgeous, bright and makes me happy to look at it.ReplyCancel

  • conniecrafterJune 28, 2012 - 7:11 am

    Glad you found your I pod, what a bummer to have thought you left it behind.
    Pretty card, I just love that butterfly!ReplyCancel

  • Ann robbinsJune 28, 2012 - 7:11 am

    Sweet Becca,
    Glad you have located your ipad. Sure is a bummer, they become another friend and not only costly, you never want to lose a friend.
    Love the card and can hardly say it is “simple.” Nothing you do girl, is simple ~ stunning is a much better adjective to describe your work. I have been having a ball getting email almost everyday this week from you. I almost finished 3 cards the other night when we met for our weekly “scrap.” So I guess you have been my inspiration this week!!!!!!!
    Mstgane
    AnnReplyCancel

  • Phil from Dublin, IrelandJune 28, 2012 - 7:29 am

    lovely card – glad you found your ipod – like you I hate losing sorry misplacing things!!! love when i find them again. Happy dancing.

    Phil DReplyCancel

  • JessicaJune 28, 2012 - 7:47 am

    Congrats on finding the IPod! I don’t have one, or anything like it. Just a television in my room.
    Very pretty card. I like the clean and simple of it too. TFSHugs, JessReplyCancel

  • Connie C.June 28, 2012 - 9:02 am

    Never underestimate the power of simplicity…this is gorgeous. As far as your music…nothing wrong with that list and glad you found the iPod. You are an inspiration.ReplyCancel

  • SusanJune 28, 2012 - 10:26 am

    So glad you found your i-Pod Becca. It is awful to misplace something and wonder what happened to it!
    This card is lovely — you always add such beautiful embellishments and just make it a “wow” every time!ReplyCancel

  • Jan CastleJune 28, 2012 - 11:25 am

    Very pretty Becca….love the pink! Sooooo happy for you in finding your i-Pod!
    Paper hugs,
    JanReplyCancel

  • Jean CJune 28, 2012 - 12:13 pm

    I’m glad you found your IPOD and I know you better be careful doing the happy dance with your foot! just saying! LOL!
    I love the card. The bright hot pink is great and the butterfly is too cool!
    Have a happy day working to your music!ReplyCancel

  • timeshare get outJune 28, 2012 - 4:08 pm

    I love this card. This is so creative and the color was my favorite. Glad you find your ipod. You misplace something because your doing a lot of things.ReplyCancel

  • Marilyn ClarkJune 28, 2012 - 4:21 pm

    Wish I could have seen you doing the happy dance! All of your cards are a work of art. Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • MaryLouJune 28, 2012 - 4:47 pm

    So glad you found it. I think you can download a program call lookout and then when you lose it next time you can log on to your computer and make it scream. Love that program.ReplyCancel

  • Jill NorwoodJune 28, 2012 - 6:11 pm

    Happy that you found your ipod! Your card is gorgeous! Love the large banner size! So fun!ReplyCancel

  • LizJune 28, 2012 - 10:14 pm

    Hummmm, reminds me of all the doily die cuts that I cut out last winter and they disappeared for months. Drove me nuts but I recently found where I put them.ReplyCancel

  • Earlene BostJune 29, 2012 - 12:53 am

    WONDERFUL!!! Love this shade of pink. Your color choices are always very appealing to my eye. It’s always in the details. Yours finese with the elements of your cards make being a voyeur an addiction!ReplyCancel

  • Judy McMullenJune 29, 2012 - 1:42 am

    What a perfectly lovely and delicious butterfly embellished card to celebrate finding your ipod! So happy for you. I know about the happy dance when I find something I thought might be lost forever. First thing I do before the happy dance is say “Thank you, God!”ReplyCancel

  • JoannJune 29, 2012 - 8:16 pm

    Hi Becca,
    Love this card, it’s a nice surprise to see that you are using colors you don’t normally use =)
    I’m happy to hear you found your ipod too!!

    Hugs,
    JoReplyCancel

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Good morning blog friends!  Well . . .with all the excitement of the sneak peeks this week, I wanted to show you what happens . . . when one sneak peek meets another!!   (I love it when that happens!!)  Earlier this week Spellbinders revealed Card Creator – a set of die templates that gives you perfect layers for your A2 card.  For CHA,  JustRite Papercrafts is releasing a Christmas Background that matches the Card Creator system and you get to see the sneak peek right now :-).  It conveniently has borders that match the cut lines on Card Creator so that from one background you can cut multiple layers with Card Creator, pop each layer up  to give them dimension, add a sentiment and your card is complete.  That’s my kind of easy.   I’ve been hankering to play around with this, and this stamp was very recently pried from the hands of my sweet mailman. 


Now you know I make big cards so I was absolutely thrilled to see that I could still use Card Creator for my layers.  Measuring 5.5″ wide by 6.5″ tall, I used Card Creator for my uppermost layers and for the inside of the card.  I like really tight layers so I used both Spellbinders™ Matting Basics A and Spellbinders™ Matting Basics B.  And for the extra special touch I stamped my sentiment on an accent piece from Spellbinders™ Fancy Ribbon Threader Card Creator.   By looking at the stamp, you can see how the layers separate out – depending on which Card Creators you choose you can cut the frames different ways.  Thanks for letting me show you how I got it inky!!

Here’s a better picture so you can see how the layers break.

I took one of the left over negative frames and used it on the inside of the card.  Below is the Merry Christmas Background Stamp I’m Sneak Peeking today.  

Designed to coordinate with Spellbinders™
Card Creator Die Templates S5-131 A2 Matting
Basics A and S5-132 A2 Matting Basics B

SUPPLIES I USED
Stamps: JustRite Papercrafts – Merry Christmas Background (CHA Release)
Paper: Die Cuts With A View – Garden Party, Die Cuts With a View – Fairisle Christmas
Ink:  Versafine Vintage Sepia with Clear Embossing Powder, Amuse Cranberry
Accessories: Spellbinders™ Matting Basics A, Spellbinders™ Matting Basics B, Spellbinders™ Fancy Ribbon Threader, Lace, Silk Ribbon, Prima Flowers, Leaf Pen, Recollections Pearls

It’s rainy but cheerful in my corner of the world!  Hope you’re having a great day!!  Thanks for stopping by, see you soon!!

Posted in Retired Products, Spellbinders Die Templates, Stamping
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  • JoannJune 26, 2012 - 12:10 pm

    This is just beautiful! I’m so excited with all these new dies coming out..i want them all!

    Hugs,
    JoReplyCancel

  • Jan CastleJune 26, 2012 - 12:17 pm

    Delighted to add the second comment for your beatiful creation!!!
    Paper Hugs,
    JanReplyCancel

  • Debbie DunhamJune 26, 2012 - 12:23 pm

    Such a beautiful card! I need to get started on Christmas cards! Thank you for the inspiration!ReplyCancel

  • lizJune 26, 2012 - 12:30 pm

    Beautiful again Just Love the colors you used , I think I”m going to have to make Christmas cards now and by the time Christmas is here I’ll have something Unique for everyone.ReplyCancel

  • ShelleeJune 26, 2012 - 12:32 pm

    This is more like a decorative gift with the bonus of a personal sentiment inside! Beautiful!!
    ShelleeReplyCancel

  • Jan GarberJune 26, 2012 - 12:38 pm

    I love the concept of the new Spellbinders dies! Your card is beautiful for the holidays!ReplyCancel

  • Jill NorwoodJune 26, 2012 - 12:51 pm

    This is beautiful Becca! I love all your layers and the details! Spellbinders is sure releasing a lot of beauty once again! And the things you create with the dies are always so beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration! :)ReplyCancel

  • Rosie WaldtJune 26, 2012 - 12:52 pm

    Oh how beautiful is your card!!!! This would have to go to someone special as it is a gift instself!!!! Love those new dies but not sure what you mean by Card Creator. Is it a tool or is it the combination of the new dies?ReplyCancel

  • Eunice BJune 26, 2012 - 12:52 pm

    Good Day Becca, you are right this is a nice pairing and you did a fabulous job with this beautiful Christmas Card. TFS.ReplyCancel

  • Ann robbinsJune 26, 2012 - 1:03 pm

    I had just looked at this – this morning – on the Spellbinderpaperarts website. And for me (the layering one) found this to be a must have. The time it will save will be great ~ that much more time to create! Love your card Becca, just as much as any you have ever created! They are all so beautiful and exquisite. My birthday is July 9 my friend!! I would be honored if I got one of your cards!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Mstgane
    AnnReplyCancel

  • MaryannJune 26, 2012 - 1:06 pm

    This is soooo beautiful Becca. Really well done combining these into the same card, it worked just perfect. Stunning work here again hun, I just love it.ReplyCancel

  • Debbie BJune 26, 2012 - 1:08 pm

    Really great card. I still want to take a class from you on designing a card the way you do. Maybe you could do an online class. i would take it in a heartbeat. Glad you are having a good day!ReplyCancel

  • LageneJune 26, 2012 - 1:13 pm

    Gorgeous card! I think it has a vintage feel!ReplyCancel

  • Pattie JonesJune 26, 2012 - 1:17 pm

    Say,taking a class on line sounds like a fantastic idea. I too would love to take a class from you. this card blows my mind away, what you do is amazing. Totally beautiful……thanks so much for sharing…..hugsReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenJune 26, 2012 - 1:19 pm

    VERY INTERESTING!!!!!!!!! Thanks for showing us Becca! Your card is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) LOVE the Vintage feel! :)ReplyCancel

  • SusanJune 26, 2012 - 1:28 pm

    The new Card Creators are the answer to my layer cutting headaches! I really appreciate all the companies who have partnered with Spellbinders to create even more ways to enjoy card making.
    I’m not even close to thinking of Christmas,but your card is lovely.ReplyCancel

  • Dottie DavisJune 26, 2012 - 1:35 pm

    Count me in for taking an online class with you! See we got you going on a new adventure! The layering on this card is awesome! Lots of it to make colors pop! As a side note- is there a way to cut out the middle parts of the layering card stock so it can be used for another card? Seems like a lot of beautiful paper hidden just for an 1/8th of an inch exposure. Just a thought; you know how we all are in the frugality department! This card is beautiful and I can’t wait til the new dies are relased!ReplyCancel

  • Pam HJune 26, 2012 - 1:54 pm

    My, my! What will they come up with next? Designers are getting smarter and smarter about what we want. Can you think back to before the different machines came out? How much more technical the objects we create are! I can only imagine. What fun!ReplyCancel

  • Beth EllisJune 26, 2012 - 1:55 pm

    You can add me to the list of layer challenged card makers! I am anxious to try these new dies with my larger cards now that I see how they can be used with those as well as smaller cards. As always, your work is exquisite! Please stay dry dear friend.ReplyCancel

  • Carol WJune 26, 2012 - 2:14 pm

    Love the meeting of two sneak peeks!
    The other day when I saw the intro video for the Card Creator die collection, it just absolutely blew my mind. Talk about well thought-out! And how great it is that stamps are being designed to really play off the clever concept of these dies? Thanks for the wonderful example of the two in action!ReplyCancel

  • Jean CJune 26, 2012 - 2:22 pm

    How interesting! I love the possibilities with this background stamp and the Spellbinders die cuts. Your card is beautifully executed. It is so exciting to see the new products and thank you for sharing them with us.ReplyCancel

  • conniecrafterJune 26, 2012 - 2:28 pm

    Gorgeous stamps and what a great way to use them with the spellbinders!ReplyCancel

  • DelanaJune 26, 2012 - 2:38 pm

    How beautiful! I just recently came across your blog and absolutely love the work you do!!ReplyCancel

  • BeckyJune 26, 2012 - 2:50 pm

    Love the ribbon and colors :-)ReplyCancel

  • BernieJune 26, 2012 - 3:00 pm

    Another fabulous creation Becca! It’s fantastic that these companies are working together.
    Blessings BernieReplyCancel

  • chelseaJune 26, 2012 - 3:22 pm

    Very cool – I love how the designers are making it easier for us to mix and match the designs. This is a beautiful card showcasing the flexibility of these products. Thank you for showing us how these great tools work!ReplyCancel

  • Dorina DJune 26, 2012 - 3:24 pm

    Beautiful card and I love that everything goes together from the different companies. Loved the paper. Can’t wait to find these papers. THanks for sharingReplyCancel

  • TrishJune 26, 2012 - 3:31 pm

    Wow these two marry up perfectly and just love what you have done with them. gorgeous card.
    Hugs Trish.ReplyCancel

  • BeckyJune 26, 2012 - 3:43 pm

    It’s so hard to think of Christmas with triple digit temperatures going on! LOL…but it’s a beautiful card and I can’t wait for the release of the Spellbinders Card Creators. Just when you think there’s nothing more to add…..BAMM!! Thanks for sharing your wonderful talent with the world.ReplyCancel

  • DebraK in FLJune 26, 2012 - 4:12 pm

    Very classy card, Becca. I’ve got to read more about the new Spellbinders–don’t quite get it yet. Are they basically rectangles that have smaller increments? I’ll dig some more. Anyway, it’s day 5 here of non-stop rain–or rather non-stop waves of it–in west central FL. Are you gettin’ tired of it yet? I think we got spoiled with the perfect winter and spring we had. I don’t know about where you are, but with the waves of rain comes high winds–it’s been a crazy ride…ReplyCancel

  • Dee in NHJune 26, 2012 - 4:41 pm

    How beautiful!!!!!!! Those dies and that stamp are on my must have list now!!ReplyCancel

  • Avis PattersonJune 26, 2012 - 4:43 pm

    Oh yeah! I like my cards big too. This is lovely (and the perfect time of year for me too think of cold, crisp Christmas). I’ve just been introduced to JustRite stamps in the past week, and I am completely loving how they work with the Spellbinder dies. This is going on my shopping list. TFS!

    ~sissun, 062612ReplyCancel

  • Edna BurgessJune 26, 2012 - 5:01 pm

    Beautiful!!!! Love it from every angle. EdnaReplyCancel

  • Kathy SJune 26, 2012 - 5:19 pm

    This stamp looks fab and would be so much fun with all my Christmas stamps – can’t wait to get my hands on some of these new dies too.
    love your card so prettyReplyCancel

  • kathy/NorthCarolinaJune 26, 2012 - 5:45 pm

    Wow. Just wow. The backgrounder stamp is amazing! Your card is unbelievable!ReplyCancel

  • MickieJune 26, 2012 - 6:13 pm

    Hi there Becca! I know I have been MIA for a while but I do open your blog when I can get to my computer. I have looked back today and viewed your beautiful work and read your lovely words about weeding your garden. Your Becca Bits and videos are a great inspiration and you do the most beautiful work!!ReplyCancel

  • Wanda McGheeJune 26, 2012 - 6:34 pm

    WOW Becca!!!
    This is a awesome stamp that is coming. I have decided to get both of those sets. It’s like the icing on the cake for me. Where have these been all my spellbinder life! LOL…Thanks for the sneaky peeky… ;=)ReplyCancel

  • Stephanie HesterJune 26, 2012 - 6:46 pm

    Gorgeous creation Becca ….. they are perfect together aren’t they! Thanks for showing so many options with Card Creator, it’s great!!ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisJune 26, 2012 - 6:54 pm

    Beautiful old world Christmas card Becca. Love the warm tones on this card. I also like how you have embellished too. Beautiful work. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • DaralJune 26, 2012 - 7:00 pm

    As always very beautiful. Your cards are just beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • Sue O.June 26, 2012 - 7:04 pm

    Stunning card. . .love the taupe and red together. :)ReplyCancel

  • SherriJune 26, 2012 - 7:59 pm

    Becca, Thats really stunning! I can see that both the dies and stamps will be making it into my “must have” stash:) one can never have too many now can they!ReplyCancel

  • Maxine DiffeyJune 26, 2012 - 8:06 pm

    Becca this is absolutely stunning – love, love, love it!!
    Blessings
    MaxineReplyCancel

  • SoniaJune 26, 2012 - 8:15 pm

    Very Cool!!!ReplyCancel

  • Marilyn ClarkJune 26, 2012 - 8:43 pm

    Exquisite!ReplyCancel

  • Val WJune 26, 2012 - 9:11 pm

    Beautiful! Spellbinders card creator dies and JustRite stamps that coordinate with them. Once again–genius.ReplyCancel

  • jenne lambJune 26, 2012 - 9:33 pm

    OMGoodness!what fun these new dies will be! thanks for sharing such beautiful cards, the details are amazing!ReplyCancel

  • Katherine LawsonJune 26, 2012 - 9:38 pm

    Oooh, it’s gorgeous Becca! Two of my favorite companies, with two gorgeous new releases, and one of my favorite designers making something even more gorgeous with their products!ReplyCancel

  • patricia p.June 26, 2012 - 10:18 pm

    Becca I just love these vibrant colors..Way to go..it’s all too beautiful for words..just look and enjoy and be inspired and I am inspired..
    Thank you Becca for being who you are..and sharing so much

    patReplyCancel

  • Terri SJune 26, 2012 - 10:19 pm

    All I can say is…I gotta have these!!!! Lovely card!ReplyCancel

  • MarilynJune 26, 2012 - 10:31 pm

    Beautiful card. Love that Christmas ideas are popping up!! Great inspirations!ReplyCancel

  • cynthia beynonJune 26, 2012 - 10:51 pm

    Becca What a beautiful Christmas card showing on a day of 111 degrees
    here in Yuma, Az. Made me think of starting to make my cz\ards but will wait until more items come out. …This card is very elegant and stunning.
    Now if you could make me about 30 of them.

    cynthiaReplyCancel

  • RebekkaJune 26, 2012 - 11:01 pm

    Stunning card Becca. I love this new set by spellbinders.ReplyCancel

  • loftylassJune 27, 2012 - 5:29 am

    Lovely card Becca – the papers and stamp go so well with the beautiful dies – waiting with great anticipation for these new dies to apear in the shops. tfs
    Hugs
    Heather (UK)
    xReplyCancel

  • JessicaJune 27, 2012 - 5:44 am

    The card makers of us will love these new sets! Thanks for the sneak peak. My wish list grows ever longer!
    Lovely card, TFS Hugs, JessReplyCancel

  • SuziJune 27, 2012 - 6:39 pm

    I can tell I’m going to have a long Christmas list this year! Beautiful card!ReplyCancel

  • DelamaJune 27, 2012 - 7:43 pm

    I just love this card. On how you layer it and made it where you could see each layer. This card is in creditable. Thank you for sharing this creation that you did using Spellbinder products.
    Have a great day :)
    DelamaReplyCancel

  • Earlene BostJune 29, 2012 - 12:39 am

    So glad these two met. There should be other backgrounds pairing up with the card maker set. Pass it on!ReplyCancel
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