I’ve always been infatuated with fine craftsmen and their art. When you think about the time that goes into any labor of love is it any wonder what ordinary people can do? Wanna see something kinda cool? Just like the tools we crafters use get automated over the years, that happens in every discipline. Things get easier to make! The picture above is the facility that made the Becca Peg Bow Makers. Once I saw the set up, I realized the precision that went into making each one alike! It’s computerized, kind of like a Cricut except with wood, lol!!
So, just a quick post to let you know that Becca’s Peg Bow Makers have landed!! Several of you could not wait to get them out of the box and have set them up and tied some bows (I have the pictures to prove it!!) Thanks for letting me know that you’re getting them and most of all thanks for the positive feedback. A couple of people have had questions about the pegs or the DVD’s so I thought I’d post an answer in case you ponder the same question.
If you detect any resistance on your first set up, this is normal, simply tap the pegs into place with a mallet or something non-destructive like a piece of wood. With use, the pegs will conform to the holes without being too loose – just like a favorite pair of jeans that eventually mold to your body. |
The Pegs are made by a precision piece of automated equipment, as are the holes. They are designed for an extemely tight fit in the holes so that there is no play in the pegs whatsoever. This is so you make a nice consistent bow every time. Because the span of temperatures that bowmaker goes through to get to your location, there’s always a chance that the wooden pegs expand or contract.
I’ve also answered some questions about the DVD . . .
If you are using it on your computer, take a second to reconfirm that your computer plays DVD’s and not just CD’s. Sometime you have a combined DVD/CD player and sometimes they are not combined. |
If you’re not familiar with Becca’s Peg Bow Maker, hit Buy Now the link on my right hand sidebar and it will zoom you to the location with the details as well as a contact button if you have any purchase questions!
Happy Bow Making! I can hardly wait to see what you create!
Happy Leap Day!! I’ll be back later on in the day for the last day of the Waltzingmouse Releases. All those goodies go into the store for purchase midday in the US, so be sure to consult the Waltzingmouse Stamps Blog to see when things go live in your time zone.
Absolutely gorfgeous card here again Becca. Love everything about it and the color is so gorgeous too.
Such beautiful design, what a wonderful card and fabulous showcasing of the houndstooth & that great sentiment :)
I just love the colour!!! Another amazing creation Becca.
GORGEOUS!!! Love that Aqua color, so pretty!
BECCA I WAS JUST MAKING A BOX TO FILL WITH CARDS FOR TWO
FRIENDS WHO JUST PURCHASED NEW HOMES AND COULDN’T
COME UP WITH JUST THE RIGHT TOP. AS I WAS SHUTTING DOWN
THE COMPUTER I NOTICED THE NAME RIGHT ON THE TOP LINE AND HAD TO CHECK IT OUT. WHAT A FINISH FOR MY BOX TOPS.
AM USING LACE AND FLOWERS AND A STAMPED RIBBON. THANK
YOU FOR ALL YOUR IDEAS.
CYNTHIA
Becca This card is Simply Stunning! What a Beauty. I could design a whole room after it for inspiration. The color with the White Satin ribbon, the Harlequin design and the Wide Lace is so very Gorgeous the way you put it all together.
BEAUTIFUL!!….JUST PLAIN BEAUTIFUL!! and YES I am shouting as I just Love it!! x
Stunning card Becca, I like the white flourishes and the paper flowers are perfect (I thought they were commercially made ones).
Ooooh! Very nice. Love the colour combo, the beautiful lace and of course, your world famous ribbon/bow treatment. Another winner!
This is just understated elegance to the max. I love the soft color of this card and the white just sets it off. Beautiful!!
Na.na.na.na.nahhhhh!!! What am I singing and chiding about? Well, yesterday, the mailman delivered to me the FINEST Peg Bow Maker out there to my home … nahh.nahhh.nahhhhhh. And in it, because I was one of the lucky first 100 buyers, was a beeeeee-ooooooo-utiful card handmade by none other than Ms. Becca herself.
So first, I need to say THANK YOU to you, Becca, for sharing your glory with us, in all you do. You are one of the world’s brightest gems.
Second, and no less of a compliment, this card shown here is luscious! I love the soft colors and the beautiful flowers and WMS stamps. Thank you for all you share!!
Fondly,
Ellen – CardMonkey
Die Karte ist ein Traum…………
Die ganzen Tage habe ich schon geschaut! Heute muß ich aber mal schreiben was das DT von WMS für tolle Karten usw. Gestaltet haben. Bin schon gespannt auf die Stemel!
Liebe Grüße Moni
Stunning!! I just adore the colours and all that detailing. Amazing work :D
Yea yippee!! My Peg Bow Maker arrived yesterday!! Guess what I’ll be doing today, making bows of course!! AND I too am a lucky recipient of a Becca original!! Now to your today’s card – love it, gorgeous, stunning colors! I’m going to be looking at this sentiment set. I can never seem to find my short sentiments! Thank you for sharing your talent with us! Blessings!
Stunning as always Becca. I love the soft colors and composition, a perfect masterpiece!
What scrumptious colors on this Becca! I love the harlequin pattern on the open book die cut – your lovely lace and satiny ribbon add wonderful texture. The cluster of flowers in the corner is just beautiful! What attention to form and detail you put into each of your creations! (hope you are feeling better GF!)
GASP….it’s like a dream! The layering of the harlequin pattern with the lace is gorgeous! As is your sweet bouquet and then that perfectly-tied-fantastically- beautiful-white satin bow! This is the best thank you card ever :) The recipient will surely faint, and then do more special things for you in order to get another card, heeee :)
Oh Becca that is just stunning. You never cease to amaze me.
I received my Peg Bow Maker yesterday along with one of your beautiful cards for being one of the first 100 people. Thank you I’ll treasure it.
I CAN’T WAIT to try out my bow maker. It is very well made and will last for years.
A beautiful stunning card Becca. I love the turquoise / white combo and the lace and gorgeous bow are luscious – can you tell I’m drooling…..?
Hugs
Heather (UK)
x
This is BEAUTIFUL Becca!!!!!!!!!!! You ALWAYS do what ISN’T expected!!!!!! :) And when you put it all together it is SHEER BLISS!!!!!!! :) NICE color too!!!!!!!! And the lace!!!!!!!! LOVE those Itty Bitty Blossoms!!!!!! :)
What a beauty. Must get this colour in my stash. Fantastic work Becca
Beautiful! C’est tellement harmonieux.
Bravo.
Francine
Simply stunning – love what you created.
Stunning!! Oooooh, I am loving these stamps.
Beautiful Becca! I am always amazed by your lovley cards. TFS
I just love these gorgeous colors..This is just stunning.
When I come on my computer I can’t wait to go to your site ,it wow me I get so excited to see what you have posted ….love everything you create ,do you ever get any sleep ? thank goodness for the computer as I get to enjoy you everyday ,hope you never stop stamping …..
thanks again for your inspiration
Elsie
Beautiful card, and like the soft colors. Your ribbons are always so beautiful too. Edna
Yet another gorgeous card Becca – you are so talented! I can’t wait for the release tomorrow.
By the way, I pre-ordered your bow maker yesterday and am so looking forward to getting one here in the UK so that I can try out your fabulous bows!
Lynn Wild
Beautiful and so feminine!
It’s Beautiful! I love the sentiment banner curved and your flowers are so pretty!
I had to get out my handy dandy Flip Dictionary to try and be more creative in the adjectives I use to describe your cards. So here they are..stunning, beautiful, gorgeous, lovely, marvelous, shocking, smashing, spectacular ….etc. etc. LOL! The colors of yesterday and todays cards are just perfectly beautiful. Had to say that too, Becca!
Wow…so beautiful & elegant. I love all the detail, that lace is gorgeous!
I recieved my bow maker yesterday & I love it, very easy to put together. Thank you so much for adding one of your beautiful cards…love it! I can’t wait to give it a try today. Again I thank you so much for sharing & selling this wonderful tool with us Becca!
This is beautiful, Becca! I love the soft colors and, of course, your bow!!!
ooohhhhhhh la la….this is magnificent Becca!!! Love love love the colors u used and that label twenty three is a must have on my wish list. The Lord has blessed you abundently with such talent my friend. Love coming on your blog to share in your happiness creating such amazing cards. ekc
How BEAUTIFUL! Love the colors and all of your designs. You are just AMAZING with your creations.
Beautiful card. The colors are so calming and peaceful.
I’m in love with your blues, they are so relaxing to look at and beautiful!!!
Oh my Gosh!!! When I got home from work last night, my Becca Bow maker was in the mailbox and to my surprise, it came with a handmade card. The card is absolutely beautiful!! I feel soooo special to get one. I haven’t used my bow maker yet, will try to do it this weekend, but Thank-You, Thank-You and did I say Thank-You… You are a VERY special lady and I can’t say enough about you to all my friends.
Pat
Fabulous card. You are such an inspiration and your creations are always awesome. My bow maker came yesterday and I am so excited to get started with. What a treasure it is to have a card from you. Thank you so much. Blessing. Linda
As always, absolutely stunning! Such an elegant card!
I LOVE this color. I am usually all about crisp pastels; no “muddy” colors as I tend to call them. But this one has me… I even bought some little floral pieces in this color to use as soon as the opportunity presents itself. Your use of the crisp white makes it look so fresh. I love it! TFS…
Stunning!!
Just stunning!
The colors…
the layout…
everything!
Just beautiful Becca!
Oh my word this is breathtakingly beautiful! Love love love it
ali x
Lovely soft feel to this card!
Another stunning design, Becca! Thanks for sharing
really beautiful. I especially love the color.
Becca what a beautiful and gorgeous card-the lace, bow and the flowers are so delicate–an amazing job Becca. Thanks
This is stunning and would make a perfect wedding card…with a different sentiment of course….I love this….great job…:)
Wow! Becca one word ……………….STUNNING!
Love the gorgeous colours
Gailx
Oh Becca! I am LOVING this color combo of shades of aqua with the white! Very classy dear lady! I have only recently discovered you, thanks to Spellbinders (which I am also new to also). A friend had told me about you nearly a year ago but in the hustle of every day life I simply forgot to look up your web site. My loss! However, now I have discovered you and am absolutely bowled over by you talent.
You make our world a more beautiful place every time you create one of these gorgeous pieces of artwork.
Creative wishes,
OMGosh…this card is in my favorite color scheme! LOVE it! Simple, and yet elegant!
Stunning! Gorgeous colors and that lace is to die for. Simply beautiful card.
Blessings Bernie
Day 1 and this Day 2 cards are absolutely magnificent. Uncluttered and so very elegant. Another great job! Thanx
What an elegant card, love your colour choice and the harlequin too
Anne
x
Nothing short of exquisite beauty and elegance Becca!! Love the harlequin panel with the flag sentiment and of course the gorgeous lace and bow!! WOW!
Becca, you can take the simplest patterns and make them gorgeously romantic! Pretty, pretty, pretty!
OMG!!!! Your talents are limitless! This card is awesome so beautiful and delicate….you are blessed!
gorgeous card!! love the wide lace and the flourished diecuts!
Absolutely GORGEOUS!!!
Hi Becca
this is a stunning card of pure elegance. Thank you
Hugs Linda
I just dont know if it is possible to be more beautiful than this card! Stunning.
my oh my…..what a stunning creation.
Stunning looking card. Love the colors and what a beautiful lace. It is superb
Absolutely STUNNING–love this!
Just stunning Becca, love the soft pretty look and what I always love the most is how you always tie your cards up like a tiny present. Always such attention to detail. Beautiful work. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-D
Didn’t see where to comment on the operation of your bow maker company. I’ll save this and show it to my son who built me my bow maker when you first had it as know he’ll enjoy seeing it. How wonderful you found someone to make them as not everyone has someone to do it for them. Edna
Love this card! Just my opinion about the bowmaker. I don’t like putting things together and no hubby to do it for me. Honestly, if the thing was already put together, I’d buy it. I know it would cost more with shipping. You might think about making that an option?
Fabulous!! Those bitty blossoms are the sweetest. And I absolutely love the color scheme that you used.
I am also in awe of this card, such softness about it, your cards aught to be framed
So soft and serene! I just love the look of the harlequin background on this die cut label. The flowers and lace add such great texture as well. Another beauty, Becca!
Beautiful card, I love the wide lace, and the gorgeous blooms.