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Happy weekend friends!  It’s a rainy day here and I overcame the urge to snuggle up on the sofa with a bottomless cup of coffee, blankets and Netflix to go back and continue cleaning in the studio.  It’s been a wreck for such a long time and I imagine it will never be clean but at least now there’s a wider path to my table than I’ve seen in a long time.  Right now the clutter is a major hindrance but with some good music in tow I took a break to make a sympathy card.  I’m using Paw Prints from Our Daily Bread Designs.  I grabbed my favorite Spellbinders™ Romantic Rectangles and decided to turn it into a square border.  It was an easy feat I might add – I simply cut two Romantic Rectangles and cut each in half.  I adhered them to the back of my main panel taking care to match the pattern and trimming away any excess pattern that might show – you must try this some time!

I stamped my sentiment on one of the fun shapes from Spellbinders™ Labels and Tags the added chalk ink to my die template, reseated my shape and embossed to get the rose colored border.  I mounted the finished sentiment on Spellbinders™ Blossom Tags and Accents.


I finished off with a double bow made with seam binding and silk, tied on the Peg Bow Maker and adorned with a little angel pin!  

SUPPLIES I USED
Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs – Paw Prints
Paper: Recollections – Garden, Coredinations
Ink: Colorbox Chalk Ink – Dark Moss, Coral Rose
Accessories:   Spellbinders™ Romantic Rectangle, Spellbinders™ Labels and Tags, Spellbinders™ Blossom Tags and Accent, silk ribbon, seam binding, corsage pin, Zva Creative crystals, angel wings (Hobby Lobby),  lace 
Additional Ideas:  Our Daily Bread Designs Card Gallery,  Spellbinders Blog

Smooches and thanks for stopping by, see you soon!!

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  • EllenaElizabethApril 21, 2012 - 7:12 pm

    Lovely work as usual.ReplyCancel

  • Dottie DavisApril 21, 2012 - 7:13 pm

    This card is so lovely and sweet. I forget that a die can be cut and carefully placed together to make the shape that works the best. The tan lace is perfect for the card. Thanks for your tips to help us be creative, too.ReplyCancel

  • FrancineApril 21, 2012 - 7:16 pm

    What a nice surprise!
    like the colors, the design, the beads…very pretty.
    Merci
    FrancineReplyCancel

  • Dianne CApril 21, 2012 - 7:18 pm

    Oh my, lovely, all those layers, lace, ribbon and even pearls. Angel pin too.
    So soft and elegant. Love it. DianneReplyCancel

  • Pattie JnsApril 21, 2012 - 7:22 pm

    OH! this is lovely. Where do you find the lovely accent stick pens? that added much to that gorgeous bow. ……terrific…….thanks for sharing….hugs and blessings.ReplyCancel

  • KellyApril 21, 2012 - 7:23 pm

    Really beautiful, Becca! Love the romantic rectangle die Too!ReplyCancel

  • CyndeApril 21, 2012 - 7:25 pm

    Your card is beautiful Becca, I Love the colors and the spellbinders you’ve chosen for the card. I too am working on my Room today. Only my walk way is getting smaller as I tear out stuff and move it back to where it belongs, or change it’s location all together. Hope your room comes together and keeps allowing you to to produce all the gorgeous art that you make. I am always amazed at all that you put together. I always feel better after coming to your site, Thanks for that!!
    CyndeReplyCancel

  • phyllis zimmermanApril 21, 2012 - 7:25 pm

    card is lovely as always.
    Have you ever show pics of your craft area?
    Blessings,
    phyllis zimmermanReplyCancel

  • Dottie DavisApril 21, 2012 - 7:30 pm

    I would agree with phyllis Zimmerman….can any work room be as messy as mine? Hardly think so but would feel better if I knew I was not alone….would love to see pics of your room and how you store stuff. Thanks.ReplyCancel

  • MarilynApril 21, 2012 - 7:43 pm

    Stunning card, love everything about it.ReplyCancel

  • Mary HApril 21, 2012 - 7:53 pm

    So beautiful. I love that sentiment. Right now, I wish I had it on hand, as I have 3 sympathy cards to make. Love the idea of splitting the rectangle. Video, please, please, please…WHEN you get time! TFS. Have a lovely Sunday. HugsReplyCancel

  • Lindyloo, South Wales, UKApril 21, 2012 - 7:56 pm

    Hi Becca,
    A lovely card and a beautiful sentiment. I also use the angel wings on my pins, though I only have the silver ones at present. It really adds the right tone to this card.
    All the best LindaReplyCancel

  • SuziApril 21, 2012 - 7:59 pm

    Another beautiful card! I can’t wait to try using chalk ink on my spellbinder before embossing. Sure gave a great look! Thank you for the cool tip!ReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenApril 21, 2012 - 8:04 pm

    This is SOOO LOVELY Becca!!!!!!!!!!You did a WONDERFUL JOB!!!!!!!!! :)
    It’s been raining here too! I took a nap with all the cloudiness! I think I needed it !AND I FINALLY picked myself up some beads & pins to make my own “stick pins” for my cards!!!!!!!! :) You’d be proud of me! :)ReplyCancel

  • ChelseaApril 21, 2012 - 8:08 pm

    So lovely. And pretty in pink! What a lovely way to cheer someone in their time of loss. Beautiful inspiration, Becca.ReplyCancel

  • Claire SApril 21, 2012 - 8:09 pm

    PERFECTION repeated!! Always a delight to get your updates! If this is your work from a messy room, DON’T CLEAN IT!!ReplyCancel

  • SusanApril 21, 2012 - 8:10 pm

    This is one of the most beautiful sympathy cards I’ve ever seen. Good luck with getting your room in order. I totally know what you are talking about! Have a great weekend.ReplyCancel

  • ChelseaApril 21, 2012 - 8:11 pm

    Oh – I forgot to tell you: you issued a challenge to us back at the first of the year about our resolutions. Many of us said we were going to get our craft rooms in order. I’m almost done! Just waiting on 3 shelves to arrive in the mail to complete my promise to you to get my craft room in order :-DReplyCancel

  • BonnieApril 21, 2012 - 8:42 pm

    Love this card Becca. I am so intrigued by the stick pin. We have no hobby lobby here in Canada. If anyone has ideas of where I could get these angel wings,I’d be grateful.
    Thanks BonnieReplyCancel

  • Nadine IllingworthApril 21, 2012 - 9:02 pm

    Smashing card for a sad occasion. A great celebration of someones life. love the two tone bow and have done this on one of my cards that won a comp. Great job Becca.ReplyCancel

  • Lynn NoeApril 21, 2012 - 9:20 pm

    This is such a lovely card! It would make anyone feel better to see such beauty.ReplyCancel

  • Sally-Ann (From Down Under)April 21, 2012 - 9:23 pm

    I s’pose the adage of “Things need to look worse before they look better” come to mind! Is it something in the water? There’s a lot of clearing out and tidying up going on – even over here in Australia it seems people are catching the same “bug”. But don’t you feel good when you go back the next morning – you just Smile, nod and say “Yep!”.

    Your card as usual is stunning Becca you have used some of the Spellbinders dies that I didn’t really think about, so have tempted me (again!) to rethink my wish list.

    Thanks as always for inspiring us on our particular crafting journeys and for stimulating and reigniting this particular Crafters passion over and over.ReplyCancel

  • Patricia T.April 21, 2012 - 9:27 pm

    Hi, Becca love, love this card. The color combo is absolutely beautiful. I love the stick pins and the bows, they add a lovely finishing touch. Thanks again for sharing. Hugs! Patricia Tumpkin

    P.S. see you soonReplyCancel

  • Kristine VencelApril 21, 2012 - 9:28 pm

    Becca, your card designs never cease to amaze and inspire me. Thank you so much for your willingness to share your wonderful designs with us. I rush to my email each day to see if there’s a new “Becca” design!ReplyCancel

  • FernandaApril 21, 2012 - 9:43 pm

    How gorgeous! Pleeeeez don’t worry about organizing your craft room cause I truly believe that those with the messiest rooms are the most creative lol! How I would love to see (VIDEO PLEEEZ)
    1) how you creat your pins and
    2) exactly how you able to chalk those dies to creat such seamless work!
    Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • LorettaApril 21, 2012 - 10:34 pm

    You card is a perfect example of how layer upon layer creates a thing of beauty. I too love the angel stick pin and will check out my local Hobby Lobby. The sentiment is sure to give warmth and comfort to someone during some tough times. Many Thanks!ReplyCancel

  • cynthia beynonApril 21, 2012 - 10:45 pm

    BECCA ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL CARD. YOU JUST KEEP THAT MIND
    BUSY EVERY DAY COMING UP WITH SPECIAL CARDS. KEEP IT UP.
    I WILL NEV ER TIRE OF SEEING THEM\
    MY HUSBAND WILL DISAGREE WITH YOU AS WHO IS THE MESSIEST. BUT I AM WORKING ON IT. SLOWER THAN USUAL AS I
    JUST HAD MY KNEE REPLACED AGAIN. IT WILL GET DONE BUT
    DON’T KNOW WHEN

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  • Ann robbinsApril 21, 2012 - 10:45 pm

    I have seen so many cards you have done with Romantic Rectangles and just got it this week. Sick today so didn’t get a chance to do anything with it. I also got Floral ovals which I know you use alot too. Excited to use these two. This card is absolutely breathtaking and should definitely go a ways to cheer up the receipant. Good luck with your job on your craft room. I need to work on my supply closets ( I have 2) but not a whole room, someday I want my husband to buy me a shed to attach to the house to have as a craft room. TFS!!
    Mstgane
    AnnReplyCancel

  • JanaApril 21, 2012 - 11:40 pm

    Beautiful – As always!! : )ReplyCancel

  • joannApril 22, 2012 - 12:07 am

    This is just beautiful Becca. Love it!ReplyCancel

  • Leanne SApril 22, 2012 - 12:13 am

    Beautiful as always. Lovely pin.ReplyCancel

  • OksanaApril 22, 2012 - 2:54 am

    I just love your cards Becca! They are so beautiful and elegant! Thanks or your inspiration.xReplyCancel

  • Jackie Chapman - Southam UKApril 22, 2012 - 3:26 am

    Hi Becca,

    How very apt your card is. I found your blog last weekend when I saw the dog sympathy cards, they were beautiful. I found “Your daily bread” and ordered them.
    I let my dog Chewit go to Rainbow Bridge at 23.30 BST on Thursday 19.04.11. I come onto your blog today and here is the most beautiful sympathy card, almost as if it is there for me to help me along the way. (I know it is not but it is just one of those coincidences of life).

    I love your blog, your cards but especially your bows.

    Thank you for sharing and bringing some light into people’s lives.

    Kind regards

    JackieReplyCancel

  • Bonnie WeissApril 22, 2012 - 6:51 am

    Your card would certainly let the recipient know just how much you care. So beautiful, Becca.ReplyCancel

  • MaryAnneApril 22, 2012 - 6:55 am

    As always….beautiful. I feel better knowing that your craft room gets messy :-)

    Mary AnneReplyCancel

  • Crol SApril 22, 2012 - 7:50 am

    Wow, this is so pretty and soothing. A perfect sympathy card with so much beautiful detail.ReplyCancel

  • Charlotte Schleue ZweigoronApril 22, 2012 - 8:30 am

    Oooooh, that bow! You are just teasing those of us who made your bow maker from your original on line tutorial! I can’t remember how to make these bows… When will the instructions be available again? I always tell you that I love your gorgeous cards (Because I DO!) but somehow this one is extra gorgeous. If it is possible, you get better and better as time goes by!ReplyCancel

  • EileenApril 22, 2012 - 8:58 am

    Another stunning creation! Each and every one is so special because you put so much of yourself into them and such a lot of thought goes into them too. You have really been blessed with a wonderful gift Becca and it is lovely to see you use it so well and share it with so many people.
    LOL EileenReplyCancel

  • Linda DApril 22, 2012 - 9:07 am

    What a beautiful card!ReplyCancel

  • Lois SkiathitisApril 22, 2012 - 9:10 am

    Beautiful card Becca. Love the colors chosen. You have embellished so nicely. love the stick pin it looks like an angel. It is always nice when we have a clear path to our work space. Beautiful work. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • Jyotsna ShahApril 22, 2012 - 10:47 am

    Hi, I am writing to you for the first time. I saw your sympathy card on your blog and was very impressed. However, I would appreciate it very much if you could let me know where did you get the sympathy sentiment!!!!

    Thank you and your reply will be appreciated.

    BeniReplyCancel

  • sheriApril 22, 2012 - 11:09 am

    Another beautiful pink card! I just love ’em. I finally, finally, finally got my craft room cleaned up and rearranged, but now I can’t find anything. I know I have it, but where did I put it? I know I’ll get used to it, but meantime… But it is clean (for now) and I did find things I had forgotton I had. That’s the biggest plus. Glad I did it. Chalk ink the die, reseat it, emboss??? Interesting. Will have to give it a try. Thanx for the hint.ReplyCancel

  • Dottie SeubertApril 22, 2012 - 12:04 pm

    Beautiful. I love all the special touches you did great talent.. and I love the paper I have it also.ReplyCancel

  • Lisa SmithApril 22, 2012 - 12:18 pm

    I know what you mean about your studio never being clean. My husband complains about it all the time! As usual a beautiful creation. Can you tell me where you got the pin? Love the hatpins!
    LisaReplyCancel

  • Anita BraddockApril 22, 2012 - 12:26 pm

    So Very Beautiful. I love your work you gave me the Ideas to try new things with my Spellbinders dies and know you just added one more with the Romantic Rectangles I just got them in the mail so more deconstructing here I come. thanks for the special cards you make love everything you have made.
    abbraddock@msn.com
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  • Dorina DApril 22, 2012 - 2:42 pm

    Wow! Your work is absolutely gorgeous. That is one of the most beautiful cards I’ve ever seen and I love that it’s a sympathy card. I’d love to know where you found the sentiment stamp. It’s wonderful. All the cards I looked at on your blog are gorgeous. thanks for sharing. Love your website and willmake it a regular stop. Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • conniecrafterApril 22, 2012 - 4:14 pm

    Gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • MayApril 22, 2012 - 4:49 pm

    My oh My
    What a beautiful card ! Love the colours !! very inspiring .Love the sentiment stamp .where could one obtain one .In fact all the stamps you use are truly breath takingReplyCancel

  • Sylvia/GeorgiaApril 22, 2012 - 5:51 pm

    Your work is truly amazing and so inspiring!!ReplyCancel

  • AntonellaApril 22, 2012 - 7:09 pm

    How pretty! Such a sweet pretty pink! I love your little angel pin!
    Hugs, antonella :-)ReplyCancel

  • marieApril 22, 2012 - 7:15 pm

    Love this one too.ReplyCancel

  • Jane SuperApril 22, 2012 - 8:07 pm

    You never cease to amaze me Becca! It is truly a beautiful card.
    thanks for sharing.
    Cheers,
    JaneReplyCancel

  • Paper Crazy LadyApril 22, 2012 - 11:27 pm

    Becca, your work is an inspiration to me – always beautiful. I’d love to own one of your bow makers, because it looks substantial and won’t try to run away while working with it, and because it’s adjustable where my two fingers (what I’m using now) only spread apart so far!ReplyCancel

  • Jackie BApril 23, 2012 - 1:35 am

    Becca, this is an absolutely beautiful card, your work is so inspirational. I love the little pin embellishment and it’s so clever how you use all the different dies, I would never have thought of using them like you do.
    JackieReplyCancel

  • Maureen CoomerApril 23, 2012 - 2:04 am

    Such a pretty card and the bow is amazing.ReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)April 23, 2012 - 9:27 am

    You have outdone yourself with this fabulous card. Love the colour combo and your pins are out of this world. Almost as beautiful as your bows. As some of my fellow commenters have mentioned, I too would like to know more about your pins. Yes, you gave us some of your sources in a Becca Bit February 2011, but these are definately a cut above. I’m guessing you make them, but I’m itching to learn more. Maybe one day after Ohio, after the studio is cleaned up, after you have a bit of spare time… Kidding, spare time? You’ve probably never heard of spare time.ReplyCancel

  • Karen LinarezApril 23, 2012 - 9:52 am

    Gorgeous card! Love the colors, love all the dies, great bow and pin, all the embellishments are just perfect!ReplyCancel

  • DorothyApril 23, 2012 - 10:48 am

    Hi Becca
    I love your stick Pin – Did you make your angel topper?
    Blessings
    DorothyReplyCancel

  • Beth EllisApril 23, 2012 - 11:50 am

    Yet another lovely card dear Becca! I too am curious about the pin. Also, do you have a source for the silk ribbon you can share? I really love using the Bow Maker and now that I have been practicing for awhile I am wanting to branch out and make some silk bows. Thank you for all the talents you share with us so willingly and God Bless.ReplyCancel

  • melindaApril 24, 2012 - 10:38 am

    They are all wonderful as always.ReplyCancel

  • sUSAnApril 25, 2012 - 5:08 am

    I have appreciated and enjoyed all of them….but an extra appreciation to the Organization category and learning a great way to store and find all of the Spellbinders pieces! sUSAnReplyCancel

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Hi there blog friends, two days in a row!!  I had several things in progress and finished them up – truth is there’s usually an unfinished object on my desk at any given time and I love it when I can actually finish something!  Well, I have a couple of things going on today. . .  First of all, I keep forgetting to mention that next week I’ll be in Ohio at a stamp show!  Yep, I’m going to Adventures in Stamping!!!   If you are in the area, please breeze on by the Our Daily Bread Designs booth – I’ll be showing and talking about Becca’s Peg Bow Maker and I’d love to meet you.

For my card today, I wanted a dresy look and this teal blue/sea foam green color is definitely one of my favorites.. Using the Francis of Assisi set from Our Daily Bread Designs, I stamped the sentiment on Spellbinders™ Lace Doily Motifs and over top I layered a frame made using  Spellbinders™ Labels Twenty Two.  With my flowers/bow cluster, I added a couple of leaves from Spellbinders™ Rose Creations and embossed them with  Spellbinders™ So Trendy M-Bossabilities.  

I’ve got a pocket, got a pocket full of sunshine — you know that song, right?  Now I won’t be able to get that out of my head.  At any rate, that’s what I had in mind when I created this next project – here’s a little peek.  I wanted to create a fun birthday card that was like a pocket full of sunshine — you’ll have to hop over to the Our Daily Bread Designs Blog after 6:00am Eastern Time to see how my $1.00 Michaels Bargain Bin find fits in.  

SUPPLIES I USED
Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs – Francis of Assisi
Paper: Xpedx Brilliant White Coverstock, American Crafts – I Do
Ink: Colorobox Pigment Ink – Sapphire Silk
Accessories: Spellbinders™ Lace Doily Motifs,  Spellbinders™ Labels Twenty Two,.   Spellbinders™ Rose Creations,   Spellbinders™ So Trendy M-Bossabilities, seam binding, HL silk flowers, HL pearl pic, Lace
Additional Ideas:  Our Daily Bread Designs Card Gallery,  Spellbinders Blog

Thanks, ever so much for stopping by today — I’ll see you soon!!

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  • Anne DaviesApril 19, 2012 - 3:19 am

    Hi Becca
    A beautiful card, so delicate and lovely colour combination. The sentiment is so true.
    From the other side of the pond – Welsh Annie XReplyCancel

  • BARBARA DEE MCELDOWNEYApril 19, 2012 - 3:20 am

    OO! I love that sentiment as well as it’s exquisite vehicle! Such a lovely use of one strong pattern with two beautiful supporting patterns – the lace is so diminutive without being overwhelmed by the stronger label and paper pattern! Soooo pretty! I am learning alot! thanks teacher! heehehe!ReplyCancel

  • MaryannApril 19, 2012 - 3:43 am

    Absolutely gorgeous work here again Becca. I just love this color and it all just fit so perfect together, and it´s soooo gorgeous together all of it. I love it.ReplyCancel

  • Christine Harrop, Oxfordshire, UKApril 19, 2012 - 4:41 am

    Thisis so beautiful. I love this Spellbiders die, and the sentiment is lovely.ReplyCancel

  • Dottie DavisApril 19, 2012 - 4:55 am

    OOOOOh how I love teal! So quite naturally this card strikes a note with my color senses. Got a chuckle out of Barbara Dee’s comment on you being our teacher. How cool! Every card you make and share we learn something. Now this one has those gorgeous flower buds….not only are they just gorgeous but how did you adhere them as they look heavy? See when you make beautiful things we end up with tons of questions. LOL. Thanks Becca for keeping the excitement in your craft. My husband told me yesterday that my cards are getting prettier and prettier. I just say thank you and then I tell him about yours and sometimes he will come into the computer to see my inspiration.ReplyCancel

  • Dianne CApril 19, 2012 - 5:45 am

    Gorgeous work and I love the verse and colours you have used. DianneReplyCancel

  • Pam PApril 19, 2012 - 6:17 am

    Another beauty! Love your color choice.ReplyCancel

  • KathyApril 19, 2012 - 6:38 am

    Just beautiful Becca. I, too, love the colors on this card.

    KReplyCancel

  • ANN ROBBINSApril 19, 2012 - 6:52 am

    Very pretty!! Just when I get some more of the dies, you come up with another which is stimulating to my habit LOL. I just got Romantic Rectangles, Floral Ovals and Label 25 so will have to put this one on my wish list. Your definitely instill beauty into each creation and sets our creativity juices flowing. Hope you have a great time in Ohio and hope you will have something for us while you are gone. Love the color in this one. TFS.
    Mstgane
    AnnReplyCancel

  • MaryAnneApril 19, 2012 - 6:52 am

    Whenever I need inspirative to be creative…..I visit your site……I love youyr elegant cards. You are so very talented.
    Thank you for sharing…
    Mary AnneReplyCancel

  • RebekkaApril 19, 2012 - 6:54 am

    wow Becca, this is stunning. Love the design paper and love the little flowers on the bow. Heck I love everything :)ReplyCancel

  • Carol RApril 19, 2012 - 7:06 am

    So Beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • Kelly LApril 19, 2012 - 7:07 am

    Gorgeous, Becca! I love the white embellishments with this lovely soft teal card.ReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenApril 19, 2012 - 7:09 am

    SOOOOO LOVELY Becca!!!!!!!!! LOVE that color too! GORGEOUS! :) You just KNOW how to put it all together PERFECTLY!!!!!!!!! :)

    WISH I could be in Ohio now! (Used to live there) AND believe me, if we did, my hubby would be taking me to meet you! I wouldn’t have to hog-tie him, he’d do it willingly! :) He’s a GOOOOD Hubby! :)ReplyCancel

  • Gloria WestermanApril 19, 2012 - 7:16 am

    Just Beautiful!!!! I wish I could go to Ohio just to meet ya….but you’ll be flying over my head on the way there…..(maybe) so I’ll just wave at ya..ReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)April 19, 2012 - 7:42 am

    This is my favourite of all your cards. It just does it for me. I adore the cluster of ribbow, bow, flowers and pearl seeds. It bowls me over. Also the sentiment and how your have presented it. Oh my, I am head over heels over this card. And how true it is. I’ve call you my mentor many times; have learned so much from you and you kindle the nugget of creativity that lies deep in my soul. For this and your great generosity, I thank you.ReplyCancel

  • Judy GummoApril 19, 2012 - 7:57 am

    Your creations are absolutely stunning. What an inspiration!!ReplyCancel

  • Mary HApril 19, 2012 - 8:23 am

    Just BEE-U-TEE-ful. I have a sizzix embossing folder that sort of looks like your background. I had swiped an ink pad over it, embossed a white c/s, then used other S/binders from what you did. Surely didn’t look like yours!! But your lovely creation gives me s’more ideas to try, as this is probably MY fav color combo. The sentiment is so perfect as well as all the elements used. TFS and have fun at the show. Wish I could get from SC to Ohio (?it’s a possibility!) and enjoy the show and meet you. Have tons of fun. HugsReplyCancel

  • Darla WaldenApril 19, 2012 - 8:28 am

    You are such an inspiration and a blessed designer. Thanks for your designs.ReplyCancel

  • lizApril 19, 2012 - 8:33 am

    first thing I open today was from ODB saying you were going to be there had to goggle and see how far it was not bad only 3 hours and 42 min. would be so much nicer if you’d be a part of the show in Novi Mi. Hope you have a great time I know you will gets lots of people wanting to see you :) Your card is awsome I just love everything about it I can’t wait to get to my desk and start crafting today
    HugsReplyCancel

  • Jean CApril 19, 2012 - 8:33 am

    Love the card and your adventure in color!ReplyCancel

  • MarilynApril 19, 2012 - 8:37 am

    Beautiful card and quote. Love your lacy center, so attractive!ReplyCancel

  • Edna BurgessApril 19, 2012 - 8:53 am

    Your card is very beautiful. Wondering if you made the roses??? Know you made the bow and they are always perfect. EdnaReplyCancel

  • Edna BurgessApril 19, 2012 - 8:56 am

    Forgot to add, sorry I can’t be at the Ohio show, but wish I could. Will you be coming to the Michigan shows? Sure hope so as would love to meet you. EdnaReplyCancel

  • TammyApril 19, 2012 - 9:16 am

    Becca!!! Very lovely—and especially the tin ‘card’!! It is so uber fantastic and anointed!!! Thank You for sharing!!!be blessed
    ~Beyond Measure
    Tammy

    PS–If you could suggest 1 or 2 Spellbinders that are go to’s for you—which would they be??ReplyCancel

  • conniecrafterApril 19, 2012 - 9:43 am

    the die gives it a garden feel and I just love those silk flowers, Beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • ChelseaApril 19, 2012 - 10:12 am

    Absolutely beautiful!! So lacy and elegant! What a lovely work of art to enjoy as I start my day today. Thank you for the inspiration!ReplyCancel

  • BernieApril 19, 2012 - 10:24 am

    Oh Becca this is stunning! Of course the color is my favorite but beyond that I love all the beautiful elements and sweet sentiment. Your project on ODBD today is fabulous as is the tutorial. Have a fun and safe trip to Ohio.
    Blessings BernieReplyCancel

  • Marisa JobApril 19, 2012 - 10:26 am

    Beautiful card Becca! Your work is amazing and very inspiring! Hugs!ReplyCancel

  • Mary JoApril 19, 2012 - 10:49 am

    I can’t tell you how excited I am that you will be in Akron next week. I will be there and hope I can get close enough to the ODB booth to meet you. I have long admired your work and your blog is the first one I read every day. Looking forward to seeing you next week.ReplyCancel

  • Charlene DahlbergApril 19, 2012 - 10:53 am

    Your card is so beautiful.Hope you have wonderful time in Ohio.I would love to be there but just not possible with airfare the way it is. Sure do wish ODB would come to the StampFest show in Orlando !!! Maybe some dayReplyCancel

  • Patricia T.April 19, 2012 - 12:18 pm

    Becca, when I opened my e-mail and saw this beautiful card, it is so.. it is just.. OMG Becca, this card is absolutely gorgeous! I would love to meet you Becca. I wish you would tell us what part of Ohio you will be in. I live in Michigan and I will drive a couple of hours to meet you. Please e-mail me and let me know. Hugs! PatriciaReplyCancel

  • Charlotte Schleue ZweigoronApril 19, 2012 - 1:30 pm

    I just got some paper in that color with a design just a little different than yours at a discount scrap store. It will be perfect for making a similar card! Thanks for the inspiration and for sharing your beautiful card. You know I love you, girl, BUT… when are we going to see your Etsy Shop?ReplyCancel

  • Joyce M. AndersonApril 19, 2012 - 1:40 pm

    ABSOLUTELY —BEAUTIFUL! Thank you for sharing this. Oh, I LOVE
    IT. wISH I could be in Ohio…to meet you. Tell me when you’ll be in
    No. California…I’ll get there —Promise!
    Oh, forgot to say-I LOVE the “flowers of satin ribbon with the pearl
    insets”…Thanks nd God Bless youReplyCancel

  • FrancineApril 19, 2012 - 3:44 pm

    This is just perfect, the color, the design paper ,the bow, the flowers makes it irresistible
    Merci
    FrancineReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisApril 19, 2012 - 5:19 pm

    Gorgeous card Becca. Love the colors chosen. Love the lacy panel behind the sentiment it just seems to go so well with the paper. Love the big bow with the white flowers buds all around. A very nice added touch. Beautiful work. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • Linda ClarkApril 19, 2012 - 5:49 pm

    Oh Becca, how beautiful!! I love the colors on your card. The rose buds, how did you make them? They look nothing like the cut outs….. I guess I do not have the imagination you obviously have. And then to read that you are going to be at the stamping convention in Akron….. Yeah!!! I have sent an email to everyone I know that is going to the convention. We so look forward to going to the convention as it is the first event of the spring for us. I have 3 friends I go together with and we make an entire weekend out of it. It is our “Girls weekend out”!! We stay over the weekend so we don’t miss a thing. I am so looking forward to meeting you…… oh, I’ll be the one with the sling on. I had rotator cuff surgery about three weeks ago, but I will be there with bells on. Thank you ever so much for sharing your talent/gift with all of us. I always go to your site first as soon as I get on line. You have wonderful ideas and suggestions and I want to know what we are in store for each day. Hope to see you next weekend. LindaReplyCancel

  • Pattien JnsApril 19, 2012 - 7:21 pm

    Beautiful card Becca, sure wish I could attend the convention. but Texas is just to far away. I love the way you use sentiments for really making you think with love, joy, peace, laughter, smiles. they amaze me every time. Do you have a tutorial on how to make those lovely rose buds, on this card?
    just gorgeous…. thank you for sharing….blessings.ReplyCancel

  • Pattie JnsApril 19, 2012 - 7:22 pm

    oops! hit the wrong letter in name. Pattie not Pattien. just excited I think. have a good day.ReplyCancel

  • RufusApril 19, 2012 - 9:42 pm

    Beautiful, Becca. What a gorgeous color and the background paper’s pattern is pretty. Love the labels 22 frame over the lace doily. Left you some love over on ODBDB too.
    R/ReplyCancel

  • Patricia T.April 19, 2012 - 10:40 pm

    Becca I did find all the Adventures in Stamping information. This will be my first time going to any craft conventions. I am new at this. I am very excited. And one of the reasons I`m going is to hopefully get a chance to meet this amazing, talented, beautiful person, who so gracefully make paper sing and come alive in our spirits and souls. Thank You for all you do and I am so looking forward to meeting you.ReplyCancel

  • LorettaApril 19, 2012 - 11:13 pm

    Wow! This is a true beauty. Wished I could attend the Adventures in Stamping show and meet you, but it’s a tad too far. You have a wonderful time and enjoy meeting some of your many many friends. How lucky for those fortunate enough to be there. Thank you for sharing and I can’t wait to hear about your experience.ReplyCancel

  • cApril 20, 2012 - 4:45 am

    Becca your card is truly beautiful as is all your work.So excited that u are
    coming to Akron . It will be like meeting a Hollywood star in my eyes.lol
    Thanks for sharing Carolyn HillReplyCancel

  • KarenApril 20, 2012 - 8:22 am

    Absolutely beautiful!!! I love the background. Simply elegant!ReplyCancel

  • KarenApril 20, 2012 - 8:24 am

    I am weighing the pros and cons of going to Adventures in Stamping– I used to go pretty regularly, but I found myself unable to control myself with so many beautiful things available. So I stopped going. But I would love to come by to say hi– you may be what gets me back there. :-DReplyCancel

  • EileenApril 20, 2012 - 9:39 am

    Another beautiful creation, loving the colours and the stamp.
    I also loved your creation over on the blog….the recipient will love it I’m sure! LOL EileenReplyCancel

  • Linda EApril 20, 2012 - 1:51 pm

    Gorgeous card, Becca! I LOVE the color!ReplyCancel

  • Lindyloo, South Wales, UKApril 20, 2012 - 6:26 pm

    Hi Becca,
    A lovely clean and fresh card today. I think the simplicity of the design on the patterned paper is what makes it so pretty. The Lace doilie motif and the large but not crowded embellished bow are perfect companions.
    Best wishes LindaReplyCancel

  • SusanApril 20, 2012 - 6:56 pm

    I just love the colours on this card and the magnificent way it came together. Your flowers/bow/pin combo is lovely!ReplyCancel

  • Karen LinarezApril 20, 2012 - 10:53 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous card! I love the design paper, the colors, and especially that layered frame. Awesome! That’s why I love looking to you for inspiration, and it never fails!ReplyCancel

  • rita e lawterApril 21, 2012 - 10:34 am

    Hi Becca,

    You make such beautiful cards. Your layouts are just gorgeous and so inspirational. I know you use alot of spellbinder dies. Can you let us know which die cut machine you use? I have the Revolution. Can we use spellbinders in the Revolution? Thank’s for sharing your talents.
    I always look forward to seeing what you and God have created for us to see.ReplyCancel

  • KelleyApril 21, 2012 - 7:04 pm

    Those rose buds make the card even better! Such a beautiful touch!!ReplyCancel

  • Cathy WingeardApril 22, 2012 - 7:09 pm

    Becca, I am soooooooo disappointed I will not be meeting you in Akron, Ohio. When I heard you were going there, there was glimmer of hope that maybe I might be able to travel to Ohio as I would just love to meet you. But, that date doesn’t work for me. However, I am definitely planning on going to York, Pa. later this fall. Oh, if only you could make that one as well!! If not, maybe we will be able to meet up at another time. Good luck in Akron and have fun!!!ReplyCancel

  • Nancy MorrisApril 22, 2012 - 7:10 pm

    Hi Becca! I love all of the tutorials, cards…just everything! You do such a wonderful job. I think my favorite bow is the circle bow…or the figure 8.

    NancyReplyCancel

  • MichelleApril 22, 2012 - 8:21 pm

    Rectangle Frame made with Corner Punches Tutorial 2008
    This is the card that I saw on Our Daily Bread Design. It caught my eye and I was swept away. I have made that same card, with a few differences a few times and the recipients have been tickled with delight too. I still look forward to seeing Becca designs and tutorials and I am disappointed if I don’t see something from you every day. But that is OK, no pressure, it just makes the anticipation greater when I finally see your next creation. And I am NEVER disappointed, ever. Love and blessings and thank you for sharing your talent.ReplyCancel

  • ChavellaApril 22, 2012 - 9:32 pm

    Have a wonderful time in Akron. I can’t wait for all the great ideas you will come back with.ReplyCancel

  • MaryDApril 22, 2012 - 10:56 pm

    I visited Our Daily Bread at Allentown to purchase some of the awesome stamps you use and wish I could make it to Akron to meet you. Maybe next year!ReplyCancel

  • Jackie WhitmarshApril 23, 2012 - 8:53 am

    Becca all of your projects are so super it’s hard to pick just one. I guess I would go back to the first post of yours that I saw which was the Perfect punched border frames. I have used this a few times, but not recently because I tend to use my spellbinders most of the time. I have to go back to it again as it made such neat borders. Thank you so much for all of your inspiration. I look forward each day to your posts-such beautiful work you do-they always leave me smiling.ReplyCancel

  • marv dennisApril 23, 2012 - 10:19 pm

    Hi Becca! I love all of the tutorials…One of my favorite’s is the bow making. Your cards are so beautiful. Wish I could go to Ohio to see you in actions
    MarvReplyCancel

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Greetings Blog Friends!!  I’ve been stamping away – I even have a card ready for tomorrow as I was able to carve out a chunk of time to sit down and create.  I’m in the middle of a couple of different things, but I set them aside because my mind kept going back to all the possibilities with this stamp.  So here’s the deal – this is a simple background stamp that I employed to do all the heavy lifting!!   This is one of the new JustRite Papercraft releases; it’s the Fleuriste Newsprint Background.  I can just see using bits and pieces of this background and instead of use it flat (this time) I decided to stamp twice and cut my second copy of the top part of the stamp with Spellbinders™ Orchard Harvest Tags and Accents – a perfect fit!!  I then backed my panel with Spellbinders™ Beaded Ovals and the wonderful scroll accent from Spellbinders™ Twisted Metal Tags and Accents.  I love how the background “makes” the card and there were lots of possibilities for dimension!


I smudged the edges of my main panel and die cut outs with Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink for an aged appearance.

I used another tiny accent from the Twisted Metal Tags and Accents set and stamped the word Blessings from JustRite Papercrafts Vintage Rose Medallions set.  Lastly I laid in a swirl of Zva Creative Pearls which I colored a pale orchid with one of my copic markers.  Did I mention I love this stamp?  I have a box on my list with this one too :-)

SUPPLIES I USED
Stamps: JustRite Papercrafts –   Fleuriste Newsprint Background, Vintage Rose Medallions
Paper:  K & Company, Ranger Glassine Paper, Bazzill
Ink:  Versafine Vintage Sepia
Accessories: Spellbinders™ Orchard Harvest Tags and Accents, Spellbinders™ Beaded Ovals, Spellbinders™ Twisted Metal Tags and Accents, seam binding, Zva Creative Pearls, Recollection Pearls, tulle, K&Company Butterfly sticker
Additional Ideas:  JustRite Gallery,  Spellbinders Gallery  

For tomorrow I have a dressy card on the agenda — using one of my favorite new colors and lots of frills – I hope you’ll stop by if you get a chance :-)

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  • Simply SandyApril 18, 2012 - 2:06 pm

    How beautiful!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Dottie DavisApril 18, 2012 - 2:14 pm

    Now this card is interesting in that the eye is pulled this way and that by the background paper and the main panel and layers. It just goes on and on. Thanks for sharing the tip of using markers to make just the perfect color pearls. I love the ribbon colors soooo much. By the way I now am a proud owner of a Becca Bow Maker and find it is so much fun to make beautiful bows now! Sure did expand the size and type of bows I can use now!ReplyCancel

  • Barbara BruderApril 18, 2012 - 2:14 pm

    What a gorgeous card. Thanks for your inspiration.ReplyCancel

  • FMApril 18, 2012 - 2:17 pm

    Yes…an interesting background stamp! I like your colors!ReplyCancel

  • Charlene DahlbergApril 18, 2012 - 2:23 pm

    Becca – Love this card and how you used the background stamp different ways. Also love the colors – on the seam binding – did you color it yourself or was it purchased that lovely shade? Looks like 2 different colors on the bow and ribbon but love it —ReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)April 18, 2012 - 2:41 pm

    Va va voom! This card is so cool! I just might have to place another order with J.R. even though I haven’t put away the last one from them. You outdid yourself on this.ReplyCancel

  • Donna RApril 18, 2012 - 2:55 pm

    Gorgeous card, Becca! You make everything look so effortless.ReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenApril 18, 2012 - 2:57 pm

    GORGEOUS! GORGEOUS! GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND in that color purple too!!!!!!!!!!!!! (sigh!) It’s SOOOO FEMININE!!!!!!!!!!! :) Thanks for showing us Becca!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) (Hope you’re having a BEAUTIFUL DAY! )ReplyCancel

  • Sandy MApril 18, 2012 - 3:04 pm

    You can do miles of stuff with that Newsprint Background. Gorgeous card….as usual.ReplyCancel

  • Nadine IllingworthApril 18, 2012 - 3:10 pm

    Reminds my of the old music hall, the print on the sentiment. The good old days, lol not that i remember them. yes its a winner for me.ReplyCancel

  • SusanApril 18, 2012 - 3:17 pm

    You are so masterful with stamps and paper Becca. Another beautiful card. Thanks for sharing your talents with us.ReplyCancel

  • JulieApril 18, 2012 - 3:27 pm

    nICE CARD, AS ALWAYS.ReplyCancel

  • AstridApril 18, 2012 - 3:28 pm

    So, so gorgeous!!! I also love how you photograph your cards, like with those roses in the background, quite apart from the card being stunning it just makes it look so artistic altogether!ReplyCancel

  • BernieApril 18, 2012 - 3:55 pm

    What a gorgeous card, Becca! I especially love the bow with the butterfly and blessings sentiment. Gosh just breathtaking.
    Blessings BernieReplyCancel

  • Mary HApril 18, 2012 - 4:09 pm

    Breath-taking…and the colors are so soft & elegant. Thanks for taking the time to make, post & share. Blessings.ReplyCancel

  • Lynn WildApril 18, 2012 - 4:15 pm

    This is so pretty Becca! I’ve just ordered some more seambinding from Zipperstop but it’s so difficult to tell what the actual colours are like online! Please could you tell us what colours you are using as I would find this so helpful?
    Many thanks, Lynn.ReplyCancel

  • ChinnuApril 18, 2012 - 4:42 pm

    C’est tres jolie, Becca! (The French theme inspired me to comment in French :) – the card is just beautiful.)ReplyCancel

  • Anne ( Midlands UK)April 18, 2012 - 4:45 pm

    WOW!!!! i wish I had just a teeny bit of your talent Becky I don’t know how you do it. Anne xReplyCancel

  • FrancineApril 18, 2012 - 5:15 pm

    Oh lala! C’est du joli !
    J’ai très hate a demain pour voir les nouvelles couleurs. Ça m’intrigue?
    Merci beaucoup.
    FrancineReplyCancel

  • MarilynApril 18, 2012 - 5:47 pm

    What a beautiful card. Whom ever you send cards to must feel so special, loved and cared for.ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisApril 18, 2012 - 6:01 pm

    Your card is just so lovely Becca, love the colors chosen and the label panel with the sentiment is just so nice. Love how you have embellished. Love the bow in all it’s glory. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • Linda EApril 18, 2012 - 7:28 pm

    Gorgeous card, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • Lin from PennsylvaniaApril 18, 2012 - 7:59 pm

    Hi Becca, I just found your website about 2 weeks ago. I love your work, it’s beautiful!

    I only have been scrapbooking a short time, and I don’t have a die-cut machine. Can you tell me which machine you recommend, which one is the best to use?

    Thanks so much!
    Sincerely,
    LinReplyCancel

  • Jean CApril 18, 2012 - 8:49 pm

    Great card. Colors are wonderful. You are amazing1ReplyCancel

  • Cynthia CurtsApril 18, 2012 - 9:21 pm

    This card took my breath away. Where oh where do you get your ideas?
    Does your mind always dwell in the world of whismy and beauty when you create?
    My mind dwells in the land of confusion and panic as in —I need to make a card what will I do???ReplyCancel

  • RebekkaApril 18, 2012 - 10:54 pm

    This is gorgeous..What an awesome creation.ReplyCancel

  • ChelseaApril 19, 2012 - 12:38 am

    OOoow! I love the vintage look! And purple!!! – so beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • BARBARA DEE MCELDOWNEYApril 19, 2012 - 3:03 am

    You are the Queen of Subtleties! So intriguing the choice of colours and their placements! The little butterfly blessing is so delightful! Another inspiring treasure to feast on in my free moments! Thank you so much!ReplyCancel

  • BunnyCApril 19, 2012 - 8:57 am

    becca, I love all your creations. your color combinations and layering are so very beautiful. And after reading your blogs for awhile now , I feel your soul is just as beautiful. Have a safe trip….enjoy!ReplyCancel

  • conniecrafterApril 19, 2012 - 9:10 am

    Gorgeous background stamping to the tag, neat how you cut it out seperate!ReplyCancel

  • Pattie JnsApril 19, 2012 - 7:44 pm

    lovely idea. gorgeous card. love the distressing. thanks for sharingReplyCancel

  • PeggySApril 22, 2012 - 7:00 am

    Becca, this card is gorgeous. I love the softness, way you used the background stamp and made part of it a focal image and the special way only you can present it so beautifully. Well done.
    God bless,
    PeggyReplyCancel

  • Belkys BonettApril 27, 2012 - 10:30 am

    Hola Becca, gusto de saludarte, soy tu Fan, desde Venezuela. Agradezco todo lo que me enseñas día a día, lo sigo. Es encantador tu trabajo, ojalá estas palabras lleguen a ti…. Dios bendiga toda tu obra!!!
    Belkys BonettReplyCancel
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