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Good morning friends!  Whew, what a busy week!  It’s a new year and it already feels like time is flying.  Not that I wasn’t productive last week, but I really have my hopes set on getting some things done this week – er…um that that I’ve been putting off.  You know, things like chores, lol!  I’ll be the first to procrastinate by sitting down to the craft table – but you know what, it sure feels good.  Today we get to show another newly released set for JustRite Stampers called Warm and Cozy.  It goes hand in and with matching die templates that I used in my card, they are Nested Medallion Labels and Nested Oval Medallion Labels

Lace on card . . . check.  Tons of pearls . . . check.  A smattering of bling . . . check.  Awesome new die templates . . . check, check.   (Smile)   I love stamping!

SUPPLIES I USED
Stamps:  JustRite Stampers – Warm and Cozy
Paper: My Minds Eye – Blush, Bazzill, Colorbox Gold Foil
Ink: Palette – Bella Rose, Vintage Photo Distress Ink
Accessories: Nested Medallion Labels  Nested Oval Medallion Labels, seam binding, Bead Landing Findings, Zva Creative Pearls, Lace

Check out what the rest of the Design Team have created with this new set.  Here are links for those who have cards:

JustRite Inspiration • Becca Feeken (you are here) • Michele Kovack  • Debbie Olson • Sharon Harnist • Beate Johns • Kellie Fortin • Kathy Jones • Sankari Wegman • Kazan Clark • Heidi Blankenship • Barb Schram • Angela Barkhouse

What a glorious Monday!  I hope you have a lovely week lined up,  I’ll see you tomorrow!

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  • BeateJanuary 9, 2012 - 9:09 am

    I was looking forward to seeing what you did with this set. You never disappoint. Gorgeous layering and card.
    Hugs and smilesReplyCancel

  • Rhett's GirlJanuary 9, 2012 - 9:18 am

    What intricacies of pattern! I’m doin’ the happy dance!ReplyCancel

  • lizJanuary 9, 2012 - 9:20 am

    I love all the little details you put into your cards, I always see something I didn’t see at first glance, love the stick pin. A card I would be proud to send.ReplyCancel

  • Sabrina RJanuary 9, 2012 - 9:31 am

    So very beautiful Becca! I just love the pin and bow decor; they`re gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • MillieJanuary 9, 2012 - 9:44 am

    Becca, this card is lovely….It just begs to be used for something grand. I’m trying to think of someone special to send a card similar to this to. Mine never turn out quite as nice but they are way better than they used to be. I’ve learned so much from you. I am way bolder with colors and patterns and someone recently told me that I had turned a corner in my card making LOL. I see that you used the stencil technique on this card like you did on the first one with this template. I have stared and tried to mimic the technique to no avail. Could you please elaborate on how to layer and stencil. Thanks again for sharing so much with us.ReplyCancel

  • Lynne NJanuary 9, 2012 - 9:45 am

    another beautiful card. Love the ribbon.

    You’re in my prayersReplyCancel

  • LESLEY CALABRIA-BROWNJanuary 9, 2012 - 9:52 am

    Becca, this card is incredible…I just love it! I’m always trying to figure out how you make those elegant stick pins…maybe you could do a tutorial and show us???….please, please, please! Have a blessed day, sweet lady.ReplyCancel

  • RebekkaJanuary 9, 2012 - 9:55 am

    Becca, this sure is Elegant! Beautiful shapes and warm colors and love that stick pin.ReplyCancel

  • Gail L.January 9, 2012 - 9:57 am

    Lace, bling, pearls…..love! sigh!ReplyCancel

  • FrancineJanuary 9, 2012 - 9:58 am

    I feel harmony in this card.ReplyCancel

  • Charlotte ZweigoronJanuary 9, 2012 - 10:06 am

    I need to trade places with you! I struggle to get to the craft room because I feel I must, must, must get chores done first… this one I can blame on my mom (bless her soul). At least it is a habit that has served me well over the years, even in the craft room, so I’m not complaining just conflicted when my crafting muse starts tugging me towards the craft room and the laundry isn’t done!! Beautiful card, Becca. It, too, inspires me to move to the craft room!ReplyCancel

  • Marcie SmithJanuary 9, 2012 - 10:13 am

    Such a pretty card! Love the new winter release. They are all wonderful, and more beautiful spellbinders to add to boot!!!! Super.
    MarcieReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisJanuary 9, 2012 - 10:18 am

    Beautiful card so Lacey and feminine. Love the lace very pretty. I love the stick pin just so lovely. Beautiful colors chosen. Beautiful sentiment. Beautiful work. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • BernieJanuary 9, 2012 - 10:31 am

    I am so very happy you are back sharing your amazing work every day. It just makes me day to see there is something from you in my e mail. I am never disappointed. Also tells me you are feeling better.
    Blessings BernieReplyCancel

  • ColleenB.January 9, 2012 - 10:41 am

    Another gorgeous card.
    You do so well at llaying your pearl swirls. I never can get mine to come out looking as good as yours.
    Do you have certain trick in laying the swirls? Would like to see how you can get them laid down so nice and neat.
    ColleenB.ReplyCancel

  • rose c.January 9, 2012 - 10:50 am

    ok another one that is just gorgeous.ReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenJanuary 9, 2012 - 10:52 am

    Becca, this is SOOOOO ELEGANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE that nice stick pin & lace!!!!!!!!! :)ReplyCancel

  • DeniceJanuary 9, 2012 - 11:04 am

    You have such a wonderful eye for layering. Talk about thinking outside the box. Wow…. great job. Blessings to you….. DeniceReplyCancel

  • Linda EJanuary 9, 2012 - 11:41 am

    Stunning! Love the layers of mats and lace!ReplyCancel

  • SuziJanuary 9, 2012 - 11:48 am

    Another gorgeous card! Wow! I’ve been trying hard to use more layers and lacy bits, but I get to a point that it just becomes cluttered, not pretty like yours! But I’ll keep trying. You set the bar high! Thanks for all you teach me!ReplyCancel

  • barb schramJanuary 9, 2012 - 11:49 am

    Oh Becca, you are such an inspiration…(I hear you on the chore thing)! Your attention to detail is magnificent! Have a marvelous Monday!ReplyCancel

  • Dottie DavisJanuary 9, 2012 - 12:02 pm

    Becca, I am not ashamed to say this that when I opened your blog page my mouth fell wide open in utter amazement! I am laughing that joyful, hilarious laughter that is for another’s success. Wait a minute I have to go back and look at that card again….WOW! I just can’t help but smile big and wide. Is it time for you to rest yet??? Charlotte wrote above exactly my dilemma in my card making. BUT, there is a time for both to keep us balanced. Congratulations on another gorgeous creation.ReplyCancel

  • yogiJanuary 9, 2012 - 12:04 pm

    very pretty. I’m always amazed at the way you put the various die cuts together.ReplyCancel

  • Dottie DavisJanuary 9, 2012 - 12:08 pm

    Another thought…. do you have links to the places you find pins, lace, beads, ribbon etc? (i.e. Bead Findings.) Thank you so much.ReplyCancel

  • ChelseaJanuary 9, 2012 - 12:32 pm

    That is just so pretty and romantic, Becca. I love the layering you did to frame the sentiment. Just lovely!ReplyCancel

  • BarbaraJanuary 9, 2012 - 12:44 pm

    This card is absolutely gorgeous! As a matter of fact I love all the cards you do. I always try to make one but they never come out the same as I don’t have the same supplies–but I have fun trying anyway.ReplyCancel

  • Kathy RoneyJanuary 9, 2012 - 2:20 pm

    Gorgeous, Becca! I love the lace and pin and bow and dies and…ReplyCancel

  • Lovely LindaJanuary 9, 2012 - 2:29 pm

    This is gorgeous Becca – I always love the layering you do and the gorgeous details you add – always a smorgesbord for the eyes! Thankyou for inspiring! {{{hugs}}}ReplyCancel

  • Debbie BJanuary 9, 2012 - 3:07 pm

    Oh my, that lace is beautiful. It really sets the tone of the card. JustRite stamps are wonderful. Your card is great! Have a wonderful Monday and you are off to a great start.ReplyCancel

  • chrisdJanuary 9, 2012 - 3:14 pm

    Beautiful card with a lovely sentiment too.ReplyCancel

  • Judy McMullenJanuary 9, 2012 - 3:57 pm

    Another beautiful creation, Becca! I love the pins you put on your cards! Would you be doing a video/tutorial on how you make these gorgeous pins? Hugs!ReplyCancel

  • Dee in N.H.January 9, 2012 - 5:49 pm

    Your creativity just blows me away!! This is just gorgeous Becca!ReplyCancel

  • Tina DeLong AKA GardenDivaJanuary 9, 2012 - 6:46 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous !ReplyCancel

  • NadineJanuary 9, 2012 - 7:07 pm

    Hi Becca
    what amazing cards. How much do these cards weigh? Maybe you dont post them. Fantasic colour scheme. So femmine. Sentiment should be in every home. Pearls make it elegant. Well done.ReplyCancel

  • margieJanuary 9, 2012 - 8:39 pm

    GURRRL!!!ReplyCancel

  • Lois KennedyJanuary 9, 2012 - 10:06 pm

    You never cease to amaze me! Love the lace on this card. Where did you find it?ReplyCancel

  • MaryannJanuary 10, 2012 - 2:00 am

    You just did it again Becca, made such a beautiful card, that makes me shutter of joy. It is sooooooo gorgeous and I love it.ReplyCancel

  • Lindyloo, South Wales, UKJanuary 10, 2012 - 7:42 am

    Now this is what I call a truly AMAZING Card.
    Becca this is stunning; Dashing and flamboyant yet delicate and genteel.
    It is Mr Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet all rolled into one!
    Regards LindaReplyCancel

  • EileenJanuary 10, 2012 - 8:07 am

    Becca, Becca, you are rockin’ my boat again!!!!!! I just love the sentiment on that card and of course you never fail to lay out your card so tastefully……I love it! Thanks for sharing yet again!

    LOL EileenReplyCancel

  • Yvonne NicholsonJanuary 10, 2012 - 8:18 am

    Becca, as always a lovely card and the colours you pick are so beautiful. I love the brads or buttons that you put on your bows sure finishies them off where do you get them and the casing you have on your stick pin ?
    Take care and have a great week and keep up the good work.
    YvonneReplyCancel

  • Sharon HarnistJanuary 10, 2012 - 8:55 am

    Such gorgeous lace trims and that is some of my favorite paper, too! Beautiful card, Becca — no one does elegant like you do!ReplyCancel

  • Kathy JonesJanuary 10, 2012 - 3:53 pm

    STUNNING!!!! Love the rich colours, GORGEOUS lace and fabulous accenting!! You SO need to teach me how to tie bows that well – seam binding doesn’t like me much!! :)ReplyCancel

  • DonnaJanuary 10, 2012 - 5:42 pm

    Stunningly beautiful, just gorgeous Becca, can’t wait to work with this set of dies, you make it look so easy, but I ma sure it is not!! At least for me.
    Thanks for sharing
    Hugs
    DonnaReplyCancel

  • venus fortunaJanuary 10, 2012 - 11:02 pm

    Hi Becca,
    Absolutely gorgeous card! I’m a big fan of your blog. Thank you for always inspiring me to create something beautiful.

    Hugs,
    VenusReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)January 11, 2012 - 5:04 am

    Oooooh! I feel so happy looking at your card. Like Francine said (comment number 10), there is harmony here. Another superb card from our Becca, check!ReplyCancel

  • dawn mc.kenzieJanuary 12, 2012 - 3:05 am

    haveing such a lovely time looking at the blogs you girls all have it makes my old mind easier to get some nifty ideas from sometimes my mind just goes blank and it needs to be prodded a bit thanks so much love the work done dawnReplyCancel

  • JeriJanuary 14, 2012 - 7:50 am

    I am new to your site and have to say that your artwork is so beautiful. You are obviously a wonderful person side and out! Thanks so much for sharing the beauty you create.ReplyCancel

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Hello there blog friends!  Thanks so much for popping in to spend a moment – I really do appreciate it!!  Such a busy day, but I did get to finish up something I started last week and I thought I would share.  Today I’m going with a much more dramatic look – I love matting things with black – it makes an amazing pop.  The sentiment is a new one that I just love from Our Daily Bread Designs called God’s Love – I paired it with a new background stamp called Grunge Butterfly Background.

Simple layering today!!  I cut my square layers using Spellbinders™ Grand Squares then for the focal part of my card I cut Spellbinders™ Labels Seventeen and embellished the end with Spellbinders™ Twisted Metal Tags and Accents.  I think I get more use out that last die template than I ever imagined :-)

SUPPLIES I USED
Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs – God’s Love, Grunge Butterfly Background
Paper: Glitz, Bazzill
Ink: Versamark Black Onyx, Vintage Photo Distress Ink
Accessories: Spellbinders™ Twisted Metal Tags and Accents. Spellbinders™ Labels Seventeen, Spellbinders™ Grand Squares, Ribbon, Recollections Pearls, Bead Landing Filigree

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I’ll be back tomorrow morning at 9am CST with a new JustRite Stampers set — see you then!!

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  • JeanJanuary 8, 2012 - 5:47 pm

    Elegant card! TFSReplyCancel

  • Bonnie WeissJanuary 8, 2012 - 6:10 pm

    Love the black matting and black bows … very stately.ReplyCancel

  • Jocelan PerryJanuary 8, 2012 - 6:13 pm

    Becca it is beautiful,your talent is awesome.Ilove coming to your blog to see what’s new.
    JocelanReplyCancel

  • MarilynJanuary 8, 2012 - 6:17 pm

    Your cards and photo set ups are just beautiful!!! Lovely work you do and present it so well with your pictures.ReplyCancel

  • LynneJanuary 8, 2012 - 6:18 pm

    Your ideas are fabulous!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Dee in N.H.January 8, 2012 - 6:19 pm

    Gorgeous! The black ribbon and border really do make the card stand out! Love it!ReplyCancel

  • Jean CJanuary 8, 2012 - 6:22 pm

    Love the card. The color combination is beautiful and different for you!ReplyCancel

  • Marilyn ClarkJanuary 8, 2012 - 6:25 pm

    Elegant card, black seems to make it more striking! TFS.ReplyCancel

  • Lindyloo, South Wales, UKJanuary 8, 2012 - 6:31 pm

    Hi Becca,
    This is so elegant and the sort of card I think you can happily send to anyone of either gender (maybe a little less bow for the men, lol..).
    I love the twisted metal die, it can be used so often and is lovely just to add as an embellishment too.
    Have a good day. LindaReplyCancel

  • auntie em (emily)January 8, 2012 - 6:31 pm

    Your card is so elegant! Adding black certainly creates a dramatic touch.
    I love the dainty little swirl around the diecut is a lovely accent.
    Thanks for sharing! :)ReplyCancel

  • Ellen - CardMonkeyJanuary 8, 2012 - 6:33 pm

    BEAUTIFUL card, again, as usual … very elegant and dramatic. I love too how you layer and move around your die cuts to stack in a different way.

    Ellen ? CardMonkeyReplyCancel

  • Chris DominoJanuary 8, 2012 - 6:36 pm

    This is lovely,and that die make it even more special. I just love the font on the ODB sentiment.ReplyCancel

  • Nan GJanuary 8, 2012 - 6:37 pm

    Very dramatic indeed! Love that new background stamp.ReplyCancel

  • Linda ClarkJanuary 8, 2012 - 6:49 pm

    How elegant. I love the new verse as well. The Bead Landing Filigree, is it like a pin? I love the looks of that on your bow. How classy.. Thanks for sharing you super talents with us again today. Hugs, LindaReplyCancel

  • FrancineJanuary 8, 2012 - 6:50 pm

    It is beautiful!
    I love the colors it is different and it match with your style very well.
    Thank for sending it.
    FrancineReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenJanuary 8, 2012 - 6:50 pm

    This is GORGEOUS Becca! Another Masculine card! I TOO LOVE the black matting!!!!!!!! SIMPLY GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) My husband likes it too!!! :)ReplyCancel

  • JudyJanuary 8, 2012 - 7:11 pm

    Absolutely beautiful card Becca and I love the saying … great colors too!ReplyCancel

  • sherry gardnerJanuary 8, 2012 - 7:12 pm

    wow, beautiful card and sentiment….:)ReplyCancel

  • facsmomJanuary 8, 2012 - 7:17 pm

    WOW!ReplyCancel

  • Omega BrooksJanuary 8, 2012 - 7:20 pm

    Oh my, this is beautiful. I love the sentiment and the card is so beautifully done. The black matting is just the right touch.ReplyCancel

  • carolJanuary 8, 2012 - 7:23 pm

    Classy! Glad to hear from you so oftenReplyCancel

  • Debbie BJanuary 8, 2012 - 7:30 pm

    Beautiful card! Great sentiment. Hope you had a great day!ReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)January 8, 2012 - 7:37 pm

    What a glorious card! Bold and beautiful at the same time. Love it!ReplyCancel

  • MarianJanuary 8, 2012 - 7:52 pm

    I just LOVE this card. The colours, layout and design.ReplyCancel

  • IreneJanuary 8, 2012 - 8:03 pm

    Absolutely beautiful. How inspiring this card is.ReplyCancel

  • Lynne NJanuary 8, 2012 - 8:05 pm

    so lovely, love the black ribbon.

    You’re in my prayers.ReplyCancel

  • rose cJanuary 8, 2012 - 8:18 pm

    Has to be my favorite card yet. BEAUTIFULReplyCancel

  • LalaJanuary 8, 2012 - 8:24 pm

    Simply fabulous Becca. Everything just says “Wow”.ReplyCancel

  • Darlene SirrineJanuary 8, 2012 - 8:25 pm

    Beautiful card!!! Your blog is my favorite. I check it daily and follow along with all of your design friend’s blogs when I have time. You and they are so inspiring. Thank you for sharing your talent and your inner beauty with us all.ReplyCancel

  • Darlene JJanuary 8, 2012 - 8:38 pm

    Becca,
    So beautiful, as always.ReplyCancel

  • CindyJanuary 8, 2012 - 8:49 pm

    very elegant…ReplyCancel

  • Laura with Layers of ColorJanuary 8, 2012 - 8:50 pm

    Beautiful and classy!ReplyCancel

  • janeyJanuary 8, 2012 - 8:53 pm

    Love the black ribbon and pearls….so classy

    hugsReplyCancel

  • Rhett's GirlJanuary 8, 2012 - 8:54 pm

    Beautiful color combination… rich and elegant!ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisJanuary 8, 2012 - 8:54 pm

    Your card is stunning. The black really does pop and it makes a wow sort of statement. Love that gorgeous bow done in black. I love how you have off set the framing on the sentiment. Beautiful work. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • JoAnnJanuary 8, 2012 - 9:04 pm

    This is beautiful. I don’t know how you think of all these creative ways to make a card. It is truly amazing.ReplyCancel

  • Chris @ My Arty AttemptsJanuary 8, 2012 - 9:08 pm

    spectacular! I agree black the ground the image even in interior decorating something black should be in the room.ReplyCancel

  • GinnyJanuary 8, 2012 - 9:10 pm

    As a long-standing Michael Card fan, I was thrilled to see his lyrics on a stamp! You’ve done his words great credit with your card. I may rethink the Twisted Metal Tags set after seeing your design.ReplyCancel

  • Lynne IngramJanuary 8, 2012 - 9:16 pm

    The twisted metal tags are one of my favorites. Loved it the first time I saw it and have never been sorry I bought it. Like the way u used it.ReplyCancel

  • kim r.January 8, 2012 - 9:25 pm

    So beautiful. Thanks Becca for sharing your talent.ReplyCancel

  • ChelseaJanuary 8, 2012 - 9:44 pm

    Amazing! Wonderful showcase for that fabulous sentiment. Thank you, Becca!!ReplyCancel

  • MarisaJanuary 8, 2012 - 10:18 pm

    Gorgeous!!! Love the black with those colours.ReplyCancel

  • Becky DJanuary 8, 2012 - 10:27 pm

    Stunning card Becca! That black does really make this card pop! Your bow is gorgeous as usual and the sentiment is lovely.ReplyCancel

  • BernieJanuary 8, 2012 - 10:30 pm

    Gorgeous! Stunning! Dramatic!
    Blessings BernieReplyCancel

  • KimJanuary 8, 2012 - 10:33 pm

    I feel so blessed to have “stumbled” across your blog a few months back. Your projects are so amazing and so beautiful. I must admit, you are enabling me to want to buy more spellbinders! I used to be able to do just that, but was laid off from my job in July, so finances are not what they used to be. :-) I have several of your posts saved so I can go back to them and create some of them for my friends and family. Thank you so much for all you do for the bloggie world. You give me so much inspiration. ~KimReplyCancel

  • RebekkaJanuary 8, 2012 - 11:28 pm

    This is gorgeous Becca, Black backgrounds always looks more dramatic and love that gorgeous bow.ReplyCancel

  • Sharon MooreJanuary 8, 2012 - 11:29 pm

    YES! YES! YES! That is what I like! B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • MaryannJanuary 9, 2012 - 12:05 am

    Absolutely stunning creation again Becca. I really love your layering here and the black really makes it pop. Just wonderful sweets.ReplyCancel

  • JOYCE ANDERSONJanuary 9, 2012 - 12:41 am

    Wonderful, Beautiful…LOVE Black as the accent.

    God Bless,
    JoyceReplyCancel

  • KelleyJanuary 9, 2012 - 12:44 am

    Awesome! Love the black bows! Those commenting icons are so cool, they remind me of a crazy quilt!ReplyCancel

  • PatriciaJanuary 9, 2012 - 12:51 am

    Another stunning creation, I love it.

    PatriciaReplyCancel

  • Christine Harrop, Oxfordshire, UKJanuary 9, 2012 - 2:05 am

    You’re so right, that black certainly makes a statement. Looks really good. Also love the sentiment. It’s so good to hear from you an a regular basis again Becca. You were sorely missed by us all!
    love from Christine xxReplyCancel

  • JessicaJanuary 9, 2012 - 5:30 am

    Gorgeous! Just Gorgeous! I, too, love the look of black behind things. And that black bow makes it glamorous. TFSReplyCancel

  • Phyllis HoltermannJanuary 9, 2012 - 5:55 am

    Becca, I’m so thankful that God fills your head with all these beautiful designs day after day………and, that you in turn share them with us!ReplyCancel

  • Dottie DavisJanuary 9, 2012 - 8:49 am

    Wow! You hit this creation dead on with glamour. Black always makes a statement. You are really putting out the cards lately which leaves all of us just thrilled. They really help us to get creative, too. Thanks Becca.ReplyCancel

  • KathyJanuary 9, 2012 - 9:30 am

    Very nice card.. I so want that twisted metal die…ReplyCancel

  • Charlotte ZweigoronJanuary 9, 2012 - 9:59 am

    Absolutely yummy!!ReplyCancel

  • Marcie SmithJanuary 9, 2012 - 10:22 am

    Oh Becca, love this. I just love black accents added to almost any color. Really adds a richness to your card. Kinda like those little black dresses do for your wardrobe. This is gorgeous.
    MarcieReplyCancel

  • Susan ThomasJanuary 9, 2012 - 10:53 am

    Becca, you are so talented and creative! I receive so much inspiration from your posts, and this one is just beautiful. Thank you!ReplyCancel

  • peggy macmichaelJanuary 9, 2012 - 11:10 am

    Very handsome, but then everything you do has such a touch of class. What an inspiration you are. It’s wonderful and I look forward to seeing what you will create next. Love it from Nova Scotia CanadaReplyCancel

  • conniecrafterJanuary 9, 2012 - 3:56 pm

    Even with the bow this would make a handsome masculine card!ReplyCancel

  • EileenJanuary 10, 2012 - 6:11 am

    Unusual colours for you to use and I agree itis very dramatic,,,I think it would suit a gentlemans card or Sympathy card.
    Thanks fior sharing with us Becca.
    LOL EileenReplyCancel

  • DonnaJanuary 10, 2012 - 5:44 pm

    Just wonderful Becca, I am at loss for words, I use them all every day to describe your work and you must get so tired of hearing the same things, I wish I could come up with new words to describe you Gorgeous work.
    That black bow looks fantastic, such a RICH looking card!! You did it again!!!
    Thanks for sharing your wonderful work with wonderful products!!
    Hugs
    DonnaReplyCancel

  • JeanneJanuary 10, 2012 - 6:35 pm

    Beautiful card, love the color combo. It is so much fun to come to your site and see your wonderful cards. This is by far my favorite site to visit!ReplyCancel

  • monicaJanuary 10, 2012 - 6:50 pm

    I love the ticking stripe stamped on the little flowered paper. That box is so cute!ReplyCancel

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She’s done it again! My sweet friend Wanda Thomas, who sent me the lovely calendar last year, sent another stunning calendar for me to kick off 2012.  You can just imagine my absolute glee when I opened the box!! I love it – it so different and it’s sitting front and center on my desk. Now I didn’t design this calendar and Wanda didn’t a link to send me, but I couldn’t resist sharing this with you. I haven’t made one myself, but I want to give you enough details so that if you want to make one you can.  It’s adorable!!

The calendar came with 12 different tags – one for each month of the year plus a tag for the recipient.  The month grid is either stamped on printed on each tag.

I emailed back and forth to Wanda to get some of the details and here’s what I gleaned . . . She used coin envelopes (12), trimmed the top with a die or border punch, then stamped on both sides and distressed the edges.


It looks like each envelope has a strip of adhesive vertically down the back to adhere it to the envelope behind it.  The entire bunch of adhered envelopes has a cover that extends down the front, bottom and up the back.


That cover is adhered to a coaster that is covered with design paper and stamped.  So clever, Wanda cut out a small hole before adhering the design paper down and backed that hole with a magnet.

A small binder clip holds the tag for the month and is held in place by the magnet.

Each of the twelve tags is themed and embellished to correspond with the month.  She used a different color to distress each tag and different ribbon is looped in the top.

 

Okay, now some dimensions for you.
The coaster is 4″ x 4″ (chipboard)
Tags are 2-1/4″ x 3 -1/4″ (cardstock)
Trimmed length of the Coin Envelopes are 3-1/8″
Width of the Coin Envelopes are 2-1/2″
Cover extends 3-1/8″ down, 1″ along bottom and 3-1/8″ up back (heavy cardstock)
I can tell she used very strong adhesive on the bottom.
Bottom part of binder clip is 1/2″ x  1/4″
Cut opening for magnet is slightly larger than binder clip.

So there you have it.  I think it’s a pretty simple project and stunning when finished.

Thank you so much Wanda!  You made my day, girlfriend – there’s nothing like handmade!!

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  • facsmomJanuary 7, 2012 - 7:05 am

    WOW-what a beautiful gift of love! So many elements executed for this lovely creation!ReplyCancel

  • Bonnie WeissJanuary 7, 2012 - 7:12 am

    Wonderful gift and wonderful friend.ReplyCancel

  • Iris, Saved by GraceJanuary 7, 2012 - 7:18 am

    So pretty, so creative.ReplyCancel

  • rose cJanuary 7, 2012 - 7:19 am

    Thank you so much for sharing. An adorable, creative project. I want to make one.ReplyCancel

  • Vicky SchmidtJanuary 7, 2012 - 7:20 am

    Becca,
    That is so neat. That would be a great gift for anyone.
    I love it. What a wonderful friend & gift.
    VickyReplyCancel

  • Dee in N.H.January 7, 2012 - 7:25 am

    That is awesome!!! What a great gift! Thanks for sharing it with us!ReplyCancel

  • Mary RobersonJanuary 7, 2012 - 7:32 am

    Cute project! I’m curious, is there a calendar on the backside of the tags?ReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenJanuary 7, 2012 - 7:36 am

    WHEW!!!!!!! That took SOME TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! VERY NICE!!!!!!!!!! :)ReplyCancel

  • Monika/buzsyJanuary 7, 2012 - 7:39 am

    What a fabulour gift you got Becca. Such a treasure! :o)ReplyCancel

  • Ellen - CardMonkeyJanuary 7, 2012 - 7:40 am

    BEAUTIFUL!!! Does Wanda Thomas have a blog or something that we can follow too for more inspiration? You sure have talented friends, too!!!

    Fondly,
    Ellen ? CardMonkey
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  • Carol EJanuary 7, 2012 - 7:44 am

    What a clever idea, thank you for sharing it.ReplyCancel

  • christiJanuary 7, 2012 - 7:45 am

    what a cute remembrance and a great way to start the new year and to be remember all year long.ReplyCancel

  • JudyJanuary 7, 2012 - 7:45 am

    What a fantastic gift to have received Becca from one of your friends. The complete calendar looks like it was pretty time consuming, but definitely worth it to have a friend such as you. I may want to try something like this sometime. The best thing about receiving a gift like this is that everytime you look at the calendar that is sitting right there on your desk, you’ll be thinking of your fabulous friend.ReplyCancel

  • FrancineJanuary 7, 2012 - 7:56 am

    Many thanks to Wanda Thomas and to you for sharing your gift.
    It is such a wonderful project. It will be fun trough the year to keep in mind
    and develop each month our own tag. I really feel this project just like
    pleasure to release and there is no stress I have the year for do it.
    Sincerely thanks you very much Wanda et Becca.
    I would like to visit her blog is she have one?
    Becca it is like if you open a boxe of chocolate you just receive and gave a piece to every one. We all win.
    Merci Francine.ReplyCancel

  • Nan GJanuary 7, 2012 - 8:21 am

    I agree with Francine – this is a gift to all of us! Thanks for sharing! It’s an amazing calendar love the way she did each tag. You are blessed to have such a friend.ReplyCancel

  • Lynne NJanuary 7, 2012 - 8:22 am

    This is just great. Thanks for sharing this really cute idea with us.ReplyCancel

  • MargJanuary 7, 2012 - 8:22 am

    What a wonderful gift. Each month you will have an opportunity to think of the ‘giver’. Thanks to you both, I might just give this a try.ReplyCancel

  • Sandy MJanuary 7, 2012 - 8:24 am

    Gorgeous! You have a very good friend in Wanda.
    The calendar is very different than what you usually see. You will even be able to use the envelopes part next year. Just make new month tags and you are good to go.
    thanks for sharingReplyCancel

  • Maryellen WebberJanuary 7, 2012 - 8:25 am

    What a stunning gift! I just love the calendar with the beautiful images
    for each month. Thanks for sharing this gift with us Becca!ReplyCancel

  • CherylJanuary 7, 2012 - 8:40 am

    Thanks Becca for all the details, and thanks to Wanda who created such a nice project! I can see lots of possibilities for this idea! Hope you both have a great year!ReplyCancel

  • Cheryl LeaJanuary 7, 2012 - 8:40 am

    You lucky girl! Thanks for all the deets. I’m going to give this one a try. ~Hugs, CherylReplyCancel

  • shawneegalJanuary 7, 2012 - 8:56 am

    That calender is absolutely stunning. Please tell Wanda she is a very talented lady and what a treasure she gave you , no wonder you were thrilled. What a wonderful gift !
    Thanks for the directions as this is something I would definitely love to make for someone or myself but may have to wait till next year unless I hurry and that doesn’t seem to be one of my strong suits ( hurrying ) ha ha
    It’s always a pleasure to visit with you here Becca and see all the wonderful creations you post and to read your thoughts.
    Have a great weekendReplyCancel

  • Darlene GabrielJanuary 7, 2012 - 9:07 am

    This is gorgeous and such a unique idea for a calendar. Thank you for sharing this with all of us along with so many details about it. Thank you to Wanda for the beautiful idea.ReplyCancel

  • Denise TrottierJanuary 7, 2012 - 9:11 am

    Wow! What a great gift…what an original idea! How nice of you and Wanda to share with us how to make this beautiful calendar…have a blessed day, Becca…
    Denise TrottierReplyCancel

  • Christy HawkinsJanuary 7, 2012 - 9:11 am

    What a great friend and a really nice project! Thanks for pulling together the instructions.ReplyCancel

  • Bev J.January 7, 2012 - 9:21 am

    Beautiful project-I was wondering about the calendar month grids and where she found them? Need to do a little searching I guess. Wonderful gift!ReplyCancel

  • Peg Y.January 7, 2012 - 9:34 am

    This is really clever and such a diff twist to a calendar!
    I’m sure you’ll try one and it’ll be fascinating to see what you come up with!
    Thanks to Wanda for sharing the details with you do you could pass along!!
    PegReplyCancel

  • janeyJanuary 7, 2012 - 9:44 am

    Wow – what a friend and what a gift and what a talented friend and what a generous friend. I enjoyed Wanda’s calendar last year and this year is just as stunning.

    Share our thanks and amazement with Wanda, please…..and thank you for sharing it with us.

    hugsReplyCancel

  • AntonellaJanuary 7, 2012 - 9:49 am

    What a beautiful gift! I wish I could tap some of Wanda’s creativity – she is awesome! I love all the little details she’s added.
    Hugs,
    Antonella :-)ReplyCancel

  • Liz S.January 7, 2012 - 9:52 am

    Awesome!ReplyCancel

  • Christine Harrop, Oxfordshire, UKJanuary 7, 2012 - 9:53 am

    Oh wow, what a fantastic gift, and so original. I really must have a go at this, although I’m sure it will not be as great as Wanda’s!ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisJanuary 7, 2012 - 9:54 am

    Such a gorgeous calendar and a lovely thing for your friend Wanda to do. Love it, handmade gifts are the best. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • Dottie DavisJanuary 7, 2012 - 10:23 am

    This is a wonderful gift and idea. I know just exactly what I am going to do with mine. Each month I have listed all the people I send cards to with a check off for the year sent. This would be awesome way to remind myself who’s next. Right now I have 12- 3×5 cards clipped to a ruler. LOL. Thanks so much for sharing this.ReplyCancel

  • Laura (sandytoz)January 7, 2012 - 10:26 am

    What a wonderful gift, thanks for sharing with us via Wanda!
    Love, LauraReplyCancel

  • MarilynJanuary 7, 2012 - 10:46 am

    What an adorable idea, thanks for sharing. You are blessed by wonderful friends. Thank you for sharing all the details so we can make ourselfs one too.
    Enjoy your day!ReplyCancel

  • sandiJanuary 7, 2012 - 11:34 am

    gorgeous way to send tags or bookmarks to friends with thots for our friends.ReplyCancel

  • KathyJanuary 7, 2012 - 11:40 am

    What a terrific friend and gift. What a creative lady!!!ReplyCancel

  • Omega BrooksJanuary 7, 2012 - 11:56 am

    What a nice friend. This is beautiful and such a nice gift to keep a friend motivated throughout the year. Thanks for the information, I’d love to try this.
    BTW – HAPPY NEW YEAR!ReplyCancel

  • Judy McMullenJanuary 7, 2012 - 11:57 am

    WOW! WOW! WOW! What an amazing and lovely calendar gift! So very creative and something to be appreciated all year!! Great job Wanda!!!ReplyCancel

  • Laura with Layers of ColorJanuary 7, 2012 - 12:02 pm

    Oh what a delightful gift and project! It’s colorful, beautiful, thoughtful and clever! You are blessed by your sweet friend. Thank you for sharing with us!ReplyCancel

  • ChelseaJanuary 7, 2012 - 12:04 pm

    That Wanda! What a great idea for a gift. You tell her she did a beautiful job! It is a blessing, I’m sure, to have a dear friend capable of making such a priceless gift. I know you’ll enjoy it all year long, too.ReplyCancel

  • Nancy SJanuary 7, 2012 - 12:09 pm

    This is an amazing calendar idea. I only wish I had half the talent you have. I love working with tags, so I can see them coming out to try this one. TFSReplyCancel

  • Lisa HarrisJanuary 7, 2012 - 12:11 pm

    Ohhh, that is sooo clever!!!! What a beautiful job and this would be a fairly inexpensive project for little gifts.ReplyCancel

  • auntie em (emily)January 7, 2012 - 12:15 pm

    This little tag calendar is so sweet and I love that it’s personalized just for you! The tags she created are gorgeous.
    Thanks for sharing! :)ReplyCancel

  • Sarah MillerJanuary 7, 2012 - 12:18 pm

    This is awesome, thanks for sharing it!ReplyCancel

  • Debbie BJanuary 7, 2012 - 12:25 pm

    Absolutely beautiful. Creativity inspires creativity. If you surround yourself with friends that are creative like yourself, how can you lose? I have made a mini book similar to this but not as beautiful. Love it. Thank you for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • RiJanuary 7, 2012 - 1:00 pm

    Genius idea.
    Thanks for sharing this with us and tell your friend thanks as well.

    HUGS
    RiReplyCancel

  • LaurenJanuary 7, 2012 - 1:17 pm

    Yahoo! What a lovely and generous friend you have and your kindness to share with us. Thank you, thank you! You have made the day a better day…….how did you know I needed something so generous?
    Please tell your dear friend she has a lovely nature.
    LaurenReplyCancel

  • EileenJanuary 7, 2012 - 1:47 pm

    What a lovely friend you have to make that for you Becca, it is a lovely gift to receive…..made with love for someone special! She has put so much of her time into making that for you…..thank you for sharing that with us.

    LOL EileenReplyCancel

  • Clare CurcioJanuary 7, 2012 - 2:19 pm

    How unique and sweet! Wonderful idea – way, way out-of-the-box!ReplyCancel

  • Lindyloo, South Wales, UKJanuary 7, 2012 - 2:33 pm

    Wow Becca, this is so desireable. It is the kind of gift that keeps giving and therefore is so very special and a treasure. What a lovely friend to think of you for a gift like this, but mostly to spend so much time making this while thinking of you. I think you will be treasuring her too won’t you.
    Fabulous share today, thank you. Linda x
    PS I have after almost 3 months, found some of my mojo and made a very lovely card today (if I say so myself). My first in a long time and it didn’t fail either. So 3 of my goals achieved today.. (Inner Peace- my mojo basicallly, Patience with my crafting and Time to craft)… I feel so proud and so grateful to you. You asked us to tell you our crafting goals for 2012 and I did, however, it was more to me; it made me evaluate my life in more ways than just crafting and I am determined to keep it up. So thank you so very, very much.
    Love across the miles. Linda xReplyCancel

  • cindy ClickJanuary 7, 2012 - 2:43 pm

    Wanda is a genius! What a unique, crafty calendar. Does she have her own blog? Would love to see some other of her creations. I just finished a mini “Gratitude Journal” (on my blog-nindys-blog.blogspot.com) I love creating for others and incorporating crafting with my faith. Our friend had been on a transplant list for over a year and rec’d his liver Wed. night. Praise God. I thought it would be a nice little gift to give them, so they can write down all their blessings and gratitude with a new lease on life. You inspire me so much. Thanks for all you do.
    CindyReplyCancel

  • RebekkaJanuary 7, 2012 - 2:47 pm

    wow, Wanda did an awesome job on these. A Special project for a special person.ReplyCancel

  • E. MarieJanuary 7, 2012 - 3:34 pm

    What a wonderful friend and wonderful gift. I know you will cherish it and I hope that as you look at each month, it will remind you that you are very special and loved. Good friends are so precious. Thank you for sharing this.ReplyCancel

  • CYNTHIA BEYNONJanuary 7, 2012 - 3:44 pm

    BECCA WHAT A CLEVER IDEA WANDA HAD AND VERY NICE OF
    HER TO SEND IT TO YOU AND THANK YOU FOR SHARING IT WITH
    US. I AM GOING TO MAKE MORE THAN ONE SO I CAN SEND IT ON
    TO MY FRIENDS. I USED TO RUSH TO THE COMPUTETER SO I COULD SEE WHAT YOU HAD FOR THE DAY. BUT NOW YOUR NOT
    ON AND MY DAY DOES NOT START RIGHT ANY MORE. SURE DO
    MISS YOU.
    CYNTHIAReplyCancel

  • DWDJanuary 7, 2012 - 4:23 pm

    WOW!!! That’s so cute. Those coin envelopes remind me of my elementry yrs in the 60’s. Teachers collected milk money in them. I loved when the milk cart came in the middle of the day for a snack break. LOL

    One thing about the calendar…..How did she line up the envelopes so they all cut the same??? That has to be a challenge!!! Thanks for sharing!!!ReplyCancel

  • YvonneJanuary 7, 2012 - 4:25 pm

    Becca, you are one lucky girl!! You’re friend is wonderful to send you such a personalized gift……and handmade just makes it so special. I love the idea and I just may be running with this one for a very good friend of mine. Love it and thank you so much for sharing it with us!ReplyCancel

  • FMJanuary 7, 2012 - 5:39 pm

    What a wonderful gift and I so appreciate your sharing it with us1ReplyCancel

  • MichelleJanuary 7, 2012 - 6:21 pm

    This is so beautiful. What a lovely gift. :)ReplyCancel

  • Marilyn ClarkJanuary 7, 2012 - 6:22 pm

    What a wonderful gift to have sitting on your desk. TFS.ReplyCancel

  • BernieJanuary 7, 2012 - 8:14 pm

    What a lovely gift! Filled with love. TFS
    Blessings BernieReplyCancel

  • CarolenJanuary 7, 2012 - 8:42 pm

    Thanks for featuring your friend; what a beautiful gift!ReplyCancel

  • Gail RJanuary 8, 2012 - 7:16 am

    So simple, yet stunning!
    hugs GailxReplyCancel

  • marcelleJanuary 8, 2012 - 7:20 am

    wonderful concept, I am always looking for another way to do calendars. Great job Wanda!ReplyCancel

  • Evette K. CiampoJanuary 8, 2012 - 7:48 am

    Oh Becca you have one talented friend in Wanda and what a great friend to sent you calendars she makes each year!!! Lucky gal u are . I am a homemade present type of person so this gift would delight me. Might give it a try one of these days but doubt I could make it as well as Wanda did. Wonderful job Wanda. Great gift to you Becaa. God bless. ekcReplyCancel

  • Ginny K.January 8, 2012 - 9:25 am

    What a wonderful gift, your friend is so very talented. I know you will treasure that gift forever! thank you so much for sharing it with us. I just love tags so I am in love with the design of it. so very clever!! ~gin~ReplyCancel

  • Wanda ThomasJanuary 8, 2012 - 10:35 am

    Wanda Thomas here – Thank you all for the very special comments and a special Thank You to Becca for the kudos and photos that make it look even better!
    To answer a few of the questions:
    1) I teach computer classes to seniors but don’t have a blog. That is on my goal list for this year though.
    2) Getting all the envelopes the right height is easy. I cut off the flap and the top about 1/2 inch, then I used the decorative border punch on them. When you glue them together, Use red-line tape to attach them to the front/back and regular adhesive to attach them to each other. Don’t extend the adhesive all the way to the bottom of the envelope; stop above the bottom flap.
    3) The tag was a die from Our Daily Bread Designs.
    4) The calendars were formatted in Microsoft Publisher to fit a 3/4 inch square. I punched them out with a 3/4 inch punch and inked the edges. I punched a 3/4 hole in the tag and put the calender in the hole (taped on the back).

    I’ve never met or talked to Becca. I was drawn to support her after the death of her husband. It was a RAK (Random Act of Kindness) that has developed into a friendship. So please honor Becca with her daily RAK’s for us by doing one yourself for someone in need.

    Once again – thank you all so much for your kind comments.ReplyCancel

  • Anne McIntoshJanuary 8, 2012 - 12:23 pm

    Becca…I’ve been remiss during this holiday season for my daily Becca dose of artistic talent. I’m back on the horse and ready to be re-inspired. I love this calendar! Thanks so much for sharing it with us. I’m anxious to give it a try. Hope your holidays were wonderful and that Santa was really good to you!ReplyCancel

  • GaelJanuary 8, 2012 - 4:42 pm

    WOW!….this is inspiring….I am thinking of creating something similar with square envelopes, using school photos – like a mini scrapbookReplyCancel

  • Becky DJanuary 8, 2012 - 10:29 pm

    ok, this is amazing! I love this calendar! How sweet of Wanda to make this for you and how sweet of you to give us some inspiration on how to make one of our own! This is such a great idea! Way to go Wanda!ReplyCancel

  • FrancineJanuary 9, 2012 - 6:36 am

    Thank so much Wanda for take time to give us all the information.
    Like you can see you did a real success with this calendar.
    The day you have a blog let us know please.
    We are waiting for you here.
    If I have Becca address for sure I send her a birthday card but I don’t know where I can find it and by the web I don’t have the equipment for doing it and maybe she prefer not receive letters from her fans.
    Last week I wash very happy a had the feeling I really did something for her when we evaluate the cards we prefer. But it is not often she ask us something so I think she consider if we pray for her it is the best gift so
    she is cherish by us by all those prayers.
    francineReplyCancel

  • Charlotte ZweigoronJanuary 9, 2012 - 9:57 am

    I can see why you couldn’t resist showing this to us. It is fabulous! Not surprising that you would have such a talented friend… like attracts like.ReplyCancel

  • Marcie SmithJanuary 9, 2012 - 10:29 am

    What a lovely gift!!!! Great to have such a talented friend. These are perfect for setting next to a phone, or on your desk. Thanks for sharing Wanda’s calendar with us. Great gift.
    MarcieReplyCancel

  • Rebecca SlocumJanuary 9, 2012 - 10:52 am

    My friend saw this calender and said it was a “must do” project, & since I happened have a box of coin envelopes and tags, us 3 crazy papercrafters spent all day Sat. making our versions of this charming project. We were very pleased with our results. Thank you for sharing such fun and beautiful projects.ReplyCancel

  • KandyJanuary 9, 2012 - 12:16 pm

    Dear Becca

    I truly admire you and your crafting, I have learnt a lot from you, I just love your flare of card making. I have only just recently brought spellbinders, and hope to add dies in the future.

    I honestly dont know how you fit in the time, around family and friends, you are a truly an amazing lady. I mean that sincerely.
    blessings
    Kandy (England) xxReplyCancel

  • bribrie51January 9, 2012 - 1:28 pm

    J’adore, aussi bien le concept, que les couleurs, c’est une superbe idée ! A mettre dans la liste “à faire”.
    Merci de nous l’avoir montrer.ReplyCancel

  • DonnaJanuary 10, 2012 - 5:48 pm

    Lucky girl you are Becca, that is a wonderful gift!!! And I so agree, I love getting home made gifts for presents!! That is a wonderful idea and great calendar.
    Thanks to your friend Wanda for us!!
    And thanks to you for sharing!
    Hugs
    DonnaReplyCancel
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