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In the meantime I put together a small card to show off one of the new Our Daily Bread Designs sets called Francis of Assisi. I made a cardbase using Spellbinders™ Romantic Rectangles. On top of the card base I mounted an additional panel and added Spellbinders™ Floral Ovals. I thought that the beautiful butterfly from Spellbinders™ Wings of Hope fit perfectly so I stencilled it using my chalk ink and mounted it on double layers of foam tape. Lastly I stamped my sentiment and mounted on the label from Spellbinders™ Office Supplies. I love the profile of the small card and it was timely because I just got back from San Antonio last evening. Thanks to my friends at Delta, they felt I needed to stay in Atlanta for an extra day . . . it’s so good to be home :-)
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Dearest Blog Friends, if you haven’t figured it out, I’m travelling this week!! While having an absolutely marvelous time, I miss my own bed and my craft supplies, lol! I did have a chance to throw together some simple cards before I left (hours before my flight last Friday) and I’ll post the last one today. As much as I oft times get feedback my cards are too detailed, I do think you all like the more complex ones, no? So every once in a while, when I’m experimenting, I would hate to throw away what I’m playing with and they end up on a card. The experiment here were the roses – they are made from the dark colored coffee filters and painted with distress daubers. I love how that goes down and is a good incentive to move me off the cream paper I seem to reach for automatically.
I picked this profound Quietfire sentiment hand penned by my dear friend Suzanne with Quietfire Design, because it had such significance for the trip I was getting ready to leave on. Art certainly mirrors life. My sister invited me to join her on at trip to San Antonio and (in my heart) I didn’t know if I could or not. Much of John’s care happened in San Antonio and I spent two different times in my life there, cheering him back to health as he recovered from bone marrow transplants. Since much of the time he was not hospitalized, it’s an area we explored thoroughly. Tis not a sad trip, even though a couple of moments caught me by surprise, this was a very positive step for me. One of our favorite places was Rudy’s – a gas station that serves the most incredible barbeque with a picnic-like outside seating area and a cozy wood fire year round. I went there as soon as I could and had a fabulous time. Sitting in the sunshine with the fresh breeze was amazing, and I feel him all around me. Thanks for indulging me to share that. Ever the optimist, I know that getting through is about bravely stepping out. I’m not dwelling in the past, but I do still embrace it (sometimes tearily and other times with great joy). Yes, this is a long journey and so much of it is inward . . .
So about my simple card . . . I started out by cutting Spellbinders™ Grand Squares, I then lopped off the end using Spellbinders™ Grand Labels Twenty Three before mounting to my card base. For the decorative flap I used Spellbinders™Grand Labels Twenty Three again and cut off just the corner for my flap. Then come the roses — they were a delicious experiment that I hope to share with you. Using Spellbinders™ Spiral Blossoms One I cut and twirled several and glued down to a wide five wraps bow made using the Peg Bow Maker. I stamped the sentiment across the bottom and embossed with clear embossing powder and embellished the flap and bottom scallops with pearls.
| SUPPLIES I USED |
Stamps: Quietfire Design – The Longest Journey
Paper: Die Cuts With A View – Chateau Lavender
Ink: Versafine Black Onyx, Tattered Rose Distress Ink, Victorian Velvet Distress Ink
Accessories: Spellbinders™ Grand Labels Twenty Three, Spellbinders™ Grand Squares, Spellbinders™ Spiral Blossoms One, Peg Bow Maker, Zva Creative Pearls (used on flap), Recollections Pearls (used on scallop), Hug Snug Seam Binding, natural coffee filters, Pearl Pics
Additional Ideas: Quietfire Gallery, Spellbinders Blog
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Several people have left comments that they are having trouble finding Recollections® Pearls or Bead-Landing™ elements. Those are both Michaels brand items and both of those names are registered or trademarked, so if you google them or go the Michaels website or store, you should be able to find them :-). I can’t imagine they wouldn’t have these items in their stores, so I’m sure a clerk would be thrilled to help you – I know the gals in my Michaels store are fab-u-lous!! Also the brand of seam binding I use is Hug Snug and can be purchased from Zipperstop.com (please tell them I sent you :-), Amazon.com, or Ebay.
In the meantime, I’ll be home soon but didn’t want to miss the opportunity to tell you all how much you mean to me. I don’t know what life would be like if I didn’t have you to talk to so thanks for letting me share. I might live a quiet little life but it’s not so quiet with the internet that pulls you all into my sweet little craft room — my blog friends are the bestest!!
Hi there blog friends, I’m having a lovely creative time even had a card to share that I didn’t get to post last week, so I’m posting it now. This has to be one of my favorite Waltzingmouse Stamps sets and it makes up for the sweetest thank you card and I just love the Art Nouveau style. I very rarely make a side folding card but thought I would change things up a bit.
I simply added the stunning border from the Paris Nouveau set and cut it with Spellbinders™ Classic Edges One and ran ribbon up the side with a pearl flourish on top. For my medallion, the bottom layer is Spellbinders™ Floral Ovals followed by Spellbinders™ Damask Motifs topped wth Spellbinders™ Labels Twenty Five. Lastly I added the element from Spellbinders™ Twisted Metal Tags and Accents. I also ran ribbon across the bottom with a matching pearl flourish and a bow. On top of my bow I used a Bead Landing Filigree element and topped it with a bauble meant for a bracelet.
I guess it would be truthful to say that I have a tinge of spring fever and am loving every minute outside. It will be hot soon enough so why not indulge, right? I hope you are having lovely days too and save a couple of minutes to be out in the fresh air.
| SUPPLIES I USED |
Stamps: Waltzingmouse Stamps – Paris Nouveau
Paper: My Minds Eye, Neenah Classic Crest Cream 80lb Card Stock, Bazzill
Ink: Memento – Tuxedo Black, Colorbox Pigment Ink – Chianti, Vintage Photo Distress Ink
Accessories: Spellbinders™ Classic Edges One, Spellbinders™ Floral Ovals, Spellbinders™ Damask Motifs, Spellbinders™ Labels Twenty Five, Spellbinders™ Twisted Metal Tags and Accents, Seam Binding, Recollections Pearls, Bead Landing Element, Bead Landing Filigree
Additional Ideas: Waltzingmouse Stamps Gallery, Spellbinders Blog
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absolutely gorgeous, Becca!! glad you got home safe, what’s an extra day! lol
so feminine….love the die combo……beautiful!
This card is so ver lovely and delicate and the colors are very calming.
And I love the way you used the butterfly right in the middle. Beautiful. The sentiment it so true, as the Lord has said.
So happy you made it home safe and sound! Sorry about the layover! What a super soft and gorgeous card, Becca! I actually lost my breath for a moment….the new dies, the butterfly, the soft pink, and the beautiful sentiment….wowza, girl!! You sure know how to make me swoon!!!! Blessings, Angie
As always Becca…. you have created something so beautiful!!! The butterfly die is gorgeous! Guess I need to add it to my wish list! :) Love the choice of SB. Gorgeous!!!!
hugs,
Grace
Absolutely gorgeous. Your cards are truly inspirational. Thank you for you.
The prettiest one. Just love it. Welcome home.
Francine
This has to be one of my favorites! You always exceed my expectations but this is gorgeous! Thank you for sharing your talent.
Another beautiful card Becca. I love the die cut butterfly.
wow, this is such a great card for spng. when i saw it i was just in awe. i looked at every corner to see what i needed to aquire so i can make something similiar. i love the layers and the frilly and the bows. just wonderful.
This card is beautiful.
I would like to ask you or anyone else a question about the Romantic Rectangle die.I bought this die, but find that it’s very very hard to cut out with it. I had to pass it through the Cuttlebug SEVERAL times, and because of the size I had to pass it through at angles as I could not put it “sideways. The cutting side appears to be very shallow, and I am very disappointed with it. Is this a die that needs a certain die cutting machine to work efficiently?
Beautiful, and the layers all look like they were designed to go together! Simple elegance is how I would label it.
Wow, stunning! This is absolutely gorgeous. It is so dainty and elegant. Great job.
Another outstanding card. I love the look of the butterfly and the sentiment is one that can be used over and over again.
BEAUTIFUL in every way !! I wish you would do a tutorial on using the Spellbinder dies. I’ve purchased several, but I am trying to use it in my Sizziz Big Kick (don’t have a Cuttlebug) since I know it is supposed to work and I can’t get it to??? Thanks for inspiring us.
Creative Wishes,
Claire S.
Another STUNNER, Becca!!! WOW!!!
Oh how beautiful! Love the verse and you sure made it pop!
Everytime I visit your blog, I am amazed at your creativity. Thanks so much for the work you put into this. Your cards are so beautiful. Colors put together perfectly. Thanks for the inspiration and blessings to you.
This truly is amazing!
Oh Becca, I live in Atlanta and would have loved to have met you in person. Oh what a missed opportunity! Your lovely card will help me get over it. Beautiful and love it when you go back to your pink! Thanks Becca!!
This is so beautiful, I know my Mom will love this for Mothers Day, and I am so happy i purchased all the dies you used. Becca thanks for sharing all your beautiful projects, I love every one of them. Many people get to smile after looking at your creations. God Bless, Diane
amazing card. as always. the butterfly is just over the top
Gorgeous!! Your cards are amazing!
Gorgeous card!
Just love looking at your creations!
Glad you’re home safe!
Your card is breathtaking! You have such awe inspiring talent!
This is exquisite Becca!
Beautiful card Becca…. I love all the spellbinders and the ODBD … great job… lovely!
Beautiful card.
craftymom205 at yahoo dot com
Gorgeos card, as usual! I love the colors. Glad you had a good time too with friends, you probably needed it.
Sooo beautiful. Love, love the butterfly
As always your combo of dies is perfect, these new sets are so great and I can’t wait to use them.
Becca I just gasped when I saw this card!!! Beautiful as always!
I absolutely LOVE this card!!! How gorgeous it is! The pink and the lacy appearance are perfection. I just love it!
Oh Becca, that card is just right up my street…..I love it. I have a great fondness for butterflies, I have since I can remember and anything featuring a butterfly definately gets my vote…..and I am a great believer in those words too.
LOL Eileen
This is so beautiful Becca, thanks for always sharing w/us!!!
Cheryl
Oh, Becca, this is stunning! Everything says, “elegance”, and the sentiment is one that is very versatile.
Becca – every time I get an update in Google reader that you have posted, I can’t wait to click and see your new creation. I am always thrilled at the beauty of your creations. However, today, when I gasped out loud at this gorgeous card, I felt I had to write! Thank you for the joy you bring into my life!
GORGEOUS CARD Becca!!!!!!!!!!!! ABSOLUTELY LOVE all the filigree & even the matching paper!!!!!!!!!!!!! JUST GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!! :) AND “Welcome Home!!!!!! “:)
What a stunning card! Oh my, the elegant lacy look is absolutely beautiful!
Beautiful, Becca! I love the dainty lacework look of this and the cotton candy colors. Next time you’re stuck in Atlanta, give me a shout!
It’s amazing how the pattern on the butterfly reflects the patterned paper. What a beautiful card!
Absolutely breathtaking Becca! I love everything about this one! :)
Gorgeous card with the lacy butterfly and pretty layers!
Your card is absolutely stunning.
Becca, we can always count on your doing something special and you have done it again. Simply stunning.
What a gorgeous card! I love the delicate frames and butterfly. The sentiment is perfect for this card!
Your card is beautiful. I love the butterfly.
Wow how beautiful. love the soft colors and the ink embossing love the way you have layered the Dies. Love the added Ribbon and pearls they add that Special touch. and the Sentiment is great. thanks for sharing
Lovely card! It’s so delicate and peaceful. Thanks for sharing.
What a beautiful work of art!
Judy
Becca, Awesome card! Love the color and the delicate embossing! hugs, Teresa
Very pretty card. That sentiment — so true!
Divina esta tarjeta!!!
Beautiful Becca, very gracious! Excellent for a thank you note!
I always love your cards! WOW doesn’t cut it! Spectacular, love the whole look and the chalk effect on the butterfly is so pretty!
Such a beautiful card….so delicate in design!
This made me say “ooooo,” as soon as I saw it, but that’s what most of your cards do anyway.
soooo beautiful!!
Exquisite, simply beautiful and so soft.
Oh Becca, this is so beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
KC
this may be the prettiest ever love it jean
So fragile, pretty and delicate looking. It now resides at the top of my favourite list of all your wonderful cards. Thx for this. It makes me happy to look at it.
Another STUNNER, Becca!!! Happy to hear you are home safe.
Blessings Bernie
Very pretty & elegant. Pretty touches of pink.
Absolutely beautiful!! I just ordered the Spellbinders Romantic Rectangles set yesterday. Can’t wait to play with them with your inspiration!
gorgeous!! love the sentiment as well as the butterfly too!!
Becca this is truly a breathtaking card!! I just ordered the butterflies today as a matter of fact so I am so excited to get it and make a card. You have kept me inspired as we moved several months ago from Texas to Washington and haven’t had my craft room. You kept me going and excited. Thank you so much for sharing your creativity with us. God Bless you always
Well Becca, you’ve done it again. You make the most elegant card designs I’ve ever seen. A beautiful creation to behold.
Stunning like always!! All of your cards just make my mouth hang open….
Pure gorgeousness Becca…love all the Spellbinder goodies and the butterfly is a fabbo touch along with the sentiment! Hugs ~S~
Becca!!!
this is stunning, astounding, captivating and anointed!!! Thank you so very much for allowing me to glean from you!!! WOW I love the way you used the pink ink on the butterfly AND the sentiment:) be blessed
~Beyond Measure
Tammy
Wow what a cool Layout, love the colour.
Becca, I am always anxious to open your e-mails because I am always blown away. YIKES! This card is so beautiful, I can’t stand it! I will have to make sure I buy every componet so I can make this card, Absolutely stunning!!!!!
Just beautiful! I love all the pink!!
As usual, Becca, your creation is breathtaking. The pink and white is so yummy and that butterfly is out of this world. Glad you had a good trip!
Love your card! The Spellbinders Romantic Rectangles is beautiful. I’m going to have to get that one. The pink is lovely!
BECCA WHAT A BEAUTIFUL AND MEANINGFUL CARD AND ONE I
WOULD LOVE TO SEND TO SOMEONE. AND I AM SURE THEY
WOULD LOVE TO RECEIVE. IT IS JUST BEAUTIFUL, ESPECIALLY THE COLOR. I HAVE TO HAVE THE MAKINGS!!!!!!!!!
CYNTHIA
Such a beautiful card!!! Love the Spellbinders dies that you used. I’ll be adding them to my wish list: :)
Very elequent.
Lovely and feminine masterpiece as always! Love the delicate butterfly and how you have placed the sentiment. So delightful! Blessings…
Stunning card! So elegant. TFS!
Your card is so beautiful. I love the new Romantic Rectangle die. I think I am going to have to have it. I already have the floral oval. Love it.
Margie F.
Becca I like the way you used only 2 colors. The effect is stunning as always. Welcome back!
Becca, sweet Becca, this card is breathtaking!! I love the softness and elegance of it and that amazing butterfly and Floral Oval die…….gorgeous!! Hugs and blessings, Sabrina
Positively beautiful – love everything about it.
one word——- breathtaking!
As always, this card is really beautiful Becca. I love the lacy look, and the sentiment is such a wonderful one.
Good to see that you made it back safe and sound.
Your card is gorgeous. Love the coloring and the added stenciling on the beautiful butterfly. Great combination of dies.
STUNNING Becca!! Love the pink filigree butterfly, and love you Nestie frame!! So PRETTY!! Hugs
Stunning !!!!!! You are always so wonderful to give us such an accurate supply list as well Becca. Only this time I don’t see the gorgeous backround listed. Looks sparkley, did you create it or is that a paper line that I am totally unfamiliar with? It is gorgeous and I love the combo of spellbinders used as well.
Marcie
Such a gorgeous card, as always! I so admire your ability to create all those gorgeous layers with the different spellbinders dies. God has definitely blessed you with the eye to “see” how they will all work together.
Gorgeous–love the dies you used.
so pretty!
Gorgeous gorgeous!! Love your layers and coloring?
Another absolutely beautiful card to use a wonderful sentiment on! Love the pink and cream combination.
Butterflies and pink? All in one card!! Does not get more awesome than that!! Love it!!
AWESOME! Love your beautiful card. I love butterflies and you have created an amazing design. Thanks so much for sharing!
Oh I love this!! So soft and Lacey!!!
Oh, my … you’ve created another exquisite piece of “art”! So soft and delicate! Love the use of the chalk ink, and the way you lifted the butterfly on double layers of foam tape.
Beautiful card. Love the colors and the details. Glad you had a great trip, but it’s always nice to get home.
Amazing card, Becca! Your cards have such a unique look to them, so romantic and soft.
Beautiful card! I love the butterfly and other delicate work on it.
Becca, your cards are the epitome of cards from heaven. I would feel so loved and amazed to receive one of your lovely creations. I really have to start buying these beautiful stamps.
A gorgeous card Love the soft colours and the dies you have used. They all come together beautifully
Becca your card is absolutely beautiful as always. This will make a gorgeous Mother`s Day Card. Now I will have to get these dies. lol For everything you do, I say Thank You.
great card with a special sentiment; and so full of detailed effects, marvelous
Very beautiful card. Love the colors and the style.
Oh how can u outdo yourself Becca? Somehow u do with each amazing card you make. Butterflies mean so much to my daughter and I love to see ways to use them. I have a spellbinders butterfly die and your wonderful creation has inspired me to create a great card for my daughter. Thank you for sharing your incredible talent with us all. May God continue blessing you. Especially during this holy week. God bless and Happy Easter. evette
Breathtaking card Becca!
WOW!!! This is so elegant & delicate. Simply love it.
Stunning card! That butterfly is fabulous and goes PERFECTLY with the papers you chose, I love all the dimension too!
What a soft and pretty card.
So beautiful and inspiring.
Every card you make is amazing…so Beautiful!
Oh Becca…as always a stunning card. Love the pinks. TFS. God Bless!
Per usual a beautiful card and wonderful words!
Your cards are always stunning! I’d love to know if you can actually part with any of them :-)
I got my first pet when I moved into my first apt. She was a sweet Terrier/Dauschand mix and was a great friend until she passed a few years ago. I still think of her often.
Oh Becca I could cry this is just so beautiful. I could look at this card for hours. My jaw hurts from being left hanging agape I know you do some stunning cards but I’m blown away totally today.
Love this card Becca. As always this card is just beautiful. I have the rectangle dies but did not get the ovals. I gurss now I will have to get them also. I check your website everyday to see what new and beautiful things you have created. I am never disappointed.
Becca, as usual just beautiful!
Gorgeous card. Now I have to get the ovals and the butterfly! The pink makes it look so delicate!!!!
Cindy
This card is ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!!!! I LOVE IT!!
THANKS BECCA!!
As Usual you do not disappoint. It is lovely. Thanks again for all your inspiration.
This is such a lovely little note card. Very lacy and feminine.
Absolutely gorgeous!! Thanks for the inspiration!
So, so, so gorgeous! I love it.
Oh, so delicate and feminine! I love it!
this is absolutely Gorgeous!!!! I would love to try to create something like this….
Absolutely Gorgeous! So Elegant!
When Life is too hard to stand, kneel .
Or
Send me a knee-mail, I love hearing from you!, with love Jesus
This card makes me cry–tears of joy and thanksgiving! Be blessed, Becca.
Beautiful seems inadequate to describe this card. I keep coming back to look at it. It is incredible. Thank you for sharing it.
So pretty and think i will be attempting to make it. So beautiful .
Missing your wonderful cards. Hope your back soon
Blessings to you on this Easter holiday!
Diane
Wishing you a Blessed Easter, Becca.
beautiful. love that butterfly.
Hope everything is going great for you. I have missed you!
This is a great card Becca but I just wonderig where you are? I hope everything is OK just missing your inspiration.
Hope everything is OK at your end… we’re missing you and the influx of your creativity…
Becca, this is just beautiful. I’ve been away a very long time, and of course the first thing I want to see is your blog. I always get so much inspiration from you, you are uber talented!
Simply gorgeous, lovely colours so delicate. Welsh Annie