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Hi there blog friends!  I was running around all day but had a chance to sit down late evening to make a card.  A simple card – the paper is doing the heavy lifting for me here.  This is another piece from the Crafty Secrets Creating with Vintage Patterns CD.  Since I’ve been so busy this week, these papers have sure made  my life easier.  Just like people read through cards for hours to find the right one, I’m that same way with choosing papers (I drive myself crazy with it).  Having a variety of styles in my favorite look makes that particular habit of mine a little bit better.  As you can tell, I’ve been very happy with my purchase. 


I simply printed out my base paper and printed out a second to cut out the music sheet which I popped up to give the card dimension.   I love this piece of paper and I’ll keep this in the back of my mind any time I need a quick card, I’ll just change out the sentiment.  The sentiment I’m using today is from the Large Scrapbook Words set from Our Daily Bread Designs.  I cut out this sweet, unique tag  from the new Spellbinders LF-002 Creative Book Pages Two.  There’s not much to do because in the case the paper is so charming!

Since many of you have asked questions about what I’m using to print these papers, I thought I would itemize them here as well.  I’m not an expert on digital from a scrapbooking perspective but cardmaking is a little bit different.  I’m not worried about acid free and the like because I’m probably looking for not as great a longevity.  Last Christmas I gave out a scrapbooking set of calendar pages to my stamping friends so I purchased an expensive little inkjet printer.  Mine is an Epson.  Do me a favor – look for a printer that has good color and cheap cartridge.  Calculate how many pages you can get per cartridge and decide if you can afford it.  I was hesitant to mention what I’ve been using because I think you can do better.  Here’s what I’ve been using:

Cataloging and Editing: Adobe Elements 9
Printer: Epson Workforce 323
Paper:  Georgia Pacific Cardstock (Walmart)
(I’ve also been using  Neenah Solar Crest because I have a ream of it on hand – this is a pricey option though and you don’t need to go near this expensive)

SUPPLIES I USED
Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs – Big Scrapbook Words
Paper: Crafty Secrets Creating with Vintage Patterns CD, My Minds Eye, The Paper Company
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Spellbinders LF-002 Creative Book Pages Two, seam binding, resin rose,

You all have asked for a number of tutorials and I’m putting them on my list :-)  This week has been a huge set back for me as far as technology – I don’t think I have anything else that can break, lol. My router situation is not solved, I have temporary internet.  Tomorrow will be better, bear with me :-)

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  • Sheila - UKJuly 16, 2011 - 4:53 am

    Hi Becca your card is gorgeous and I love the colours that you have used….also that gorgeous lace. I have a few CDs in my stash….one of our favourites here in the UK is Joanna Sheene but there are so many more and as you said they are so handy for quick cards.

    Love Sheila xxReplyCancel

  • DeniceJuly 16, 2011 - 5:16 am

    I love the colors, the card is soooo pretty. You are such a delight. God bless…. deniceReplyCancel

  • AnneJuly 16, 2011 - 5:35 am

    Love this card, Becca! Well – love ALL your cards :o)
    Hugs
    Anne (UK) xReplyCancel

  • janineJuly 16, 2011 - 5:38 am

    Temporary internet is rough—I know all too well about it. One year recently my cable was knocked out by a storm and it took them well over a month to get it fixed. The cable wires outside in the backyard actually caught on fire. I remember having to use dial up as a backup with an old computer I had packed away in the basement. UGH!! The experience made me wonder how in the world we ever dealt with that in the first place. Needless to say, it was a long month =)

    I love your card!! But, I must admit, I have not embraced the whole digital thing yet with card making. I have only a handful of images purchased online, saved to my computer. I don’t know the first thing about Adobe and I don’t even have the program. I suppose the one thing that turned me off to the whole digital thing from the get-go was purchasing a couple of sheets of 1″ circle images online, and when I printed them out, they printed out only a half inch (or less). I don’t know how to fix it due to the frustration of not knowing what I’m doing. I keep saying ‘one day I’ll learn it’ but, so far, I have avoided it….lolReplyCancel

  • Virginia Schuyler WaddyJuly 16, 2011 - 5:39 am

    Beautiful, Beautiful Becca. Thank you for sharing!ReplyCancel

  • LoisJuly 16, 2011 - 5:46 am

    Good morning. I love the card. What is the advantage to printing out your own paper rather than buying paper? Is it the variety factor for someone like you who is very fussy about paper? I’m curious why. Regarding your router, hang in there. You may want to consider having a whole house surge protector installed in your circuit breaker panel box. Also install one each in the circuit panel box for your cable and telephone lines. They add a layer of protection on all the computerized equipment in the house. We also have the wall plug in surge protectors. My husband thought it would be about $500 to have someone install it.ReplyCancel

  • Jessica MooreJuly 16, 2011 - 5:51 am

    This is simply stunning, I love every detail.ReplyCancel

  • RebekkaJuly 16, 2011 - 5:54 am

    Beautiful card Becca, love the design paper and the layers. Do hope all your technical problems get solved.ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisJuly 16, 2011 - 6:03 am

    Another shabby-chic beauty. The paper you printed out is gorgeous. Love the stick-pins they are always a welcome sight for me, I just love them. The pop of color on the resin rose just pops on your card. I just love this card. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • Ronda LJuly 16, 2011 - 6:17 am

    Hi, Becca,

    Very pretty! I love the look of the lace and ribbon on the paper. Hope you will check out my blog, etsy and ebay and see what I do. Have a blessed day.

    RondaReplyCancel

  • MaryAnneJuly 16, 2011 - 6:20 am

    Beautiful!!!!!! I now save every little scrap of lace,ribbon, etc. because I know I can add somewhere on a card……and papers…..my compulsive obsession!!
    Once again, thanks for all of the great inspirations you share,
    MaryAnneReplyCancel

  • chrisdJuly 16, 2011 - 6:25 am

    Another lovely project. I have been having printing woes myself so good luck with those issues. Happy weekend!ReplyCancel

  • Beverly/KraftyauntJuly 16, 2011 - 6:45 am

    Gorgeous card, as usual!! I may just have to dip my toes in the digital waters… by purchasing that Crafty Secrets CD!!ReplyCancel

  • Barb P.July 16, 2011 - 7:14 am

    Hi Becca: Another stunning card; the colours are gorgeous. I know exactly what you mean about spending hours deciding on what papers to use! Digital is not something I’ve been interested in because I’ve been afraid it will use too much ink, and there isn’t an inexpensive brand that will last a decent time out there. Up here in Canada items are so much more expensive. Does your printer have a 13″ print head, or just the regular 8 1/2″? That is another reason I haven’t gone digital – trying to find a printer that will print 12×12″ papers for scrapbooking. Thanks for all your work, and your willingness to share. Love, love, love your creations.ReplyCancel

  • DorothyJuly 16, 2011 - 7:41 am

    Becca you are a peach. We are praying those techie problems will be forever a thing of the past for you. BlessingsReplyCancel

  • KathyJuly 16, 2011 - 7:47 am

    This is a beautiful card Becca!!ReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)July 16, 2011 - 7:48 am

    I am swooning over your card. It’s exactly the feeling in a card that I strive for, but rarely attain. To my mind, all the elements are there, placed in perfect harmony. Wow!

    Sorry to hear that your pesky technical problems persist. I hope you will not let them get the better of you. Keeping my fingers crossed that they are resolved quickly. Thinking of you.ReplyCancel

  • Carol E BrookerJuly 16, 2011 - 8:14 am

    Beautiful card, thank you for sharing it.ReplyCancel

  • Charlene DahlbergJuly 16, 2011 - 8:16 am

    Becca, Your card is jsut gorgeous!! I am crazy for this digital paper you have been using but am not sure I want to try it. My printer does have very reasonable prices for the replacement cartridges but am not crazy for how the colors turn out. I am thinking about getting the CD from Crafty Secrets and having some printed out at Staples– just to see how it goes. Your pins on your cards are so pretty. Where do you find them so long?? The ones I find are shorter. Thanks for all the inspirationReplyCancel

  • Kathy McDanielsJuly 16, 2011 - 8:21 am

    LOVE LOVE LOVE your card!… where can I purchase the paper designs CD?ReplyCancel

  • Carol EJuly 16, 2011 - 8:22 am

    Beautiful card love the ribbon with the flower. Thank you for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Gloria WestermanJuly 16, 2011 - 8:30 am

    This is lovely!!! I used Crafty Secrets DP most of the time…..and I love it….I love using Digital images also….you can manipulate them so easily…
    I was thinking about the getting this CD…..but I must admit…..my computer is 6 years old and I don’t think it can handle it…… and I do not like Adobe….ReplyCancel

  • Pat BJuly 16, 2011 - 8:34 am

    Love your card & the softness of it. I also LOVE paper & collect it wherever I can (but I am fushy about what I collect-Prima & “Special” unique papers). I started using my copy machine to “copy” all my favorite papers a few years ago. I don’t always know how many times I will decide to use some papers & they are not always available again. So I have been making my own copies. (I also do it because printer paper is much lighter weight than some card stock papers. I do not like a heavy card.) I have my CD on order & am very anxious to see all the patterns. I am looking forward to more of your creations with all the new Spellbinders. I have learned so much from you about layering them. You have just opened up my brain to more creativity. LOVE it !!
    Have a Wonderful weekend !! PatReplyCancel

  • BernieJuly 16, 2011 - 8:47 am

    Your card is stunning! Love the colors, the papers, the lace, everything is just perfect.
    Blessings BernieReplyCancel

  • Liz S.July 16, 2011 - 9:01 am

    Thanks for answering my question. Much appreciated! Love the card too!ReplyCancel

  • Judi JJuly 16, 2011 - 9:09 am

    I love your creativity. I would love to know how you make all of the stick pins that you use on your cards. I would also like to know where you find Hug Snug Seam Binding. Keep up the good work. Love and blessings.ReplyCancel

  • Carolyn J RJuly 16, 2011 - 9:21 am

    Your cards are always amazing and I love the tutorial you provide. You are an amazing, talented woman. I would like to know where you buy your stick pins. I haven’t found the long ones you use to create the ones you use on your cards. That is a very nice touch to your already beautiful cards. May God bless you are you continue to bring a bright spot into our lives each day.ReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenJuly 16, 2011 - 9:43 am

    We would never even know you were having troubles Becca, but for your mentioning them! Hope all those issues clear up for you!!!!!!! It’s more fun for you to post when you don’t have all those issues, I’m sure! :)

    This card is FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE the peaches…. it is SOOOOOO LOVELY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Makes one think of all things FEMININE!!!!!!!! JUST BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)ReplyCancel

  • JuneJuly 16, 2011 - 10:08 am

    You are amazing. Beautiful card!ReplyCancel

  • Dianne CJuly 16, 2011 - 11:10 am

    All I have to say is OH sooooooo pretty. DianneReplyCancel

  • Janet CastleJuly 16, 2011 - 11:10 am

    Lovely card Becca….not to worry, we are all here and won’t leave. I was without my computer for a month so I can understand how you feel!
    Soooooooooooooooooo enjoy seeing what you create!
    JanReplyCancel

  • Marcie SmithJuly 16, 2011 - 11:19 am

    Sorry to hear you are having tech problems. I had 2 months of off and on problems that finally got resolved. It’s one of those can’t live with them – can’t live without them issues.
    I just love this CD and have been experimenting with it. I just love it. Your card is lovely and am thankful for the info you shared. Haven’t tried the Georgia Pacific yet (not a big Walmart fan), but I might have to give it a try.
    MarcieReplyCancel

  • SusanJuly 16, 2011 - 12:29 pm

    Love the papers and this beautiful card.ReplyCancel

  • MickieJuly 16, 2011 - 12:51 pm

    WOW and double WOW, this is just beautiful. I ordered the CD but have not played with it as of yet. Got a lot on my plate right now but you are sure getting my mojo moving gf!! Becca, I want to say thank you for all that you do. You are really an inspiration to all of us out here in cyberland.ReplyCancel

  • VickieJuly 16, 2011 - 1:39 pm

    this card is stunning! thank you for sharing. I think I’m ready for a CD also.ReplyCancel

  • Jane SuperJuly 16, 2011 - 2:56 pm

    Wow!! Stunning!
    Thank you Becca, I don’t know how you do it.
    CHeers,
    JaneReplyCancel

  • Cindy ClevengerJuly 16, 2011 - 3:14 pm

    Becca the card you made is beautiful but I am not sure I can wrap my mind around digital made vs handmade. In the Rubber Stamp group I belong to many have voiced similar opinions about digital stamp images vs hand stamped. I guess I simply enjoy the process and am not sure I will be on board in the near future with digital paper. Always willing to read about and learn more tho so I thank you for sharing what you learn and experience.ReplyCancel

  • Debbie BJuly 16, 2011 - 4:10 pm

    I really like this card but have been very hesitant to print my own papers. Yours are beautiful. Maybe I will give it a try.ReplyCancel

  • Gail L.July 16, 2011 - 6:23 pm

    Love the card!
    Everything about it is wonderful!
    I really like the hat pins, and was wondering where you get the little rubber things that are on the ends?
    I just make sure mine a tucked in, but yours look gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • racheJuly 17, 2011 - 4:21 am

    Oh my goodness!! How is it you always amaze me. This is beautiful. You are my inspiration when it comes to creating with paper.
    Thanks so much for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Pet73July 17, 2011 - 6:45 am

    This is stunning!ReplyCancel

  • Stacy O'DellJuly 17, 2011 - 7:58 am

    Thanks so much for adding your digi printing comments–you saving me! By playing around with Adobe Photoshop, I was finally able to use my Crafty Secrets CD (they were also checking with their computer person to see what they could advise to help me). I was so anxious to use those gorgeous papers! Its so hard to find delicate, vintage style floral paper.
    I so appreciate all your talent and creativity! I hope you get your router problem fixed ASAP–technical problems are a bummer! You are so wonderful–thanks for all you do for all of us!!!ReplyCancel

  • Karen DJuly 17, 2011 - 8:05 am

    I love, love, love this card – vintage is my favorite style. I would love if you would consider a tutorial using the CD showing exactly what you can do – I have not gotten into digital yet – don’t know what other programs, if any, are needed to create cards with this CD. You always amaze me with all of your creativity. HugsReplyCancel

  • KarenJuly 17, 2011 - 8:07 am

    I love, love, love this card – you always amaze me with everything you create. Please do a tutorial showing exactly what you did to create this card. I have not gotten into digital yet and would like to know exactly what is needed – other programs, etc. to create this “beauty” Thanks again and hugsReplyCancel

  • Judie RymanJuly 17, 2011 - 8:20 am

    I keep re-visiting this card! It seems that each time I see something else that I missed. All of the elements just go so beautifully together. Simply an Awesome card. Thanks for the pick-me-up today!!!ReplyCancel

  • Mary HJuly 17, 2011 - 9:23 am

    This is so pretty!! Love it.ReplyCancel

  • IrishJuly 17, 2011 - 2:18 pm

    What a beautiful card – will work for so many occationsReplyCancel

  • AlexandraJuly 17, 2011 - 5:54 pm

    Gorgeous card Becca, I have quite a few papercrafting CD’s. Some digital images and printable papers are gorgeous. I hope it’s okay for me to mention a couple of other programs you would probably love:
    I bought the Serif Craft Artist program, and it is a joy to work with and I can create my own very arty papers with some backgrounds with very arty digi stamps placed hoewever & wherever I like, to suit myself. Craft Artist was designed for scrapbooking but also caters for car making and other papercraft ideas. It does tonnes of stuff I’ve yet to discover but you feel you can do somnething straight away as soon as you get it. There’s lots of video tutorials available online too.

    If anyone is stuck for cash and would like a program to get creative I would recomend the Google Picasa program which is a FREE download (I have Picasa 3).
    It’s super easy to use -edit, crop, straighten, change size, focus, colours even changing to black and white or sepia for example, you can even add text into an image in any font or colour you like which you can move about to the position and angle you want… to name but a few things you can do.
    Sorry to go on, and I hope I wasn’t out of line saying.
    Alexandra from Scotland UK.ReplyCancel

  • AlexandraJuly 17, 2011 - 6:00 pm

    Sorry the above should have read, “Craft Artist was designed for scrapbooking but also caters for CARD making and other papercraft ideas.ReplyCancel

  • Anna ToppiJuly 17, 2011 - 7:45 pm

    Your card is beautiful. I hope I can someday be as good as you are with my projects.ReplyCancel

  • AlexJuly 17, 2011 - 9:19 pm

    I love the colors, the card is soooo pretty. You are such a delight. thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • BarbaraJuly 18, 2011 - 10:59 pm

    As with all of your cards, I love this one too. I get so much inspiration from your site. I look at it every day. Thank you for sharing your cards and for the wonderful tutorials!ReplyCancel

  • Renee VanEppsAugust 9, 2011 - 3:19 pm

    Beautiful card!! I just got the CD of these papers… They look so pretty but I’ve been kind of hesitant to use it because I am afraid of getting stuck and wasting time.. So I’ll be thrilled to see the tutorials that you are talking about! Good luck with your electronics issues!! I know how frustrating that can be ..ReplyCancel

  • Carol GattonAugust 11, 2011 - 11:17 pm

    Becca, I have been watching your video’s on U tube for the last few weeks and LOVE them!!!!! I frequently check out Split coast stampers to see whats new and just thought I’d see if you had cards to show case….much to my surprise, you popped up. You are a very talented lady.I LOVED YOUR ZEAL FOR THE LORD. God bless you!!!! CarolReplyCancel

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Hi there blog friends!  I couldn’t be busier if I tried.  Actually this morning finds me without internet, well, kind of, sort of. Modem still works so I hooked up long enough to get this post ready. Not sure what happened through the night but it almost looks like my router and switch were hit by lightning.   At any rate, I am celebrating!  What to know what?

Well, when I started blogging and started doing videos – I did it with this little gizmo – it has served me well.  At Christmas time, I got a new video camera, but have honestly not had a second to figure out how to use it.  Well, after some upgrades and changes in software, I’m ready to dive into the new camera and and retiring little flippy.  As a matter of fact, I have a short Becca Bit to share today and if life goes the way it should, this will be the last video I do on that (except for cases of backup).  It’s the little things, right?!?

Hopefully I’ll be able to solve my technical problems today, I’m running out to buy a new router.  I’ll be back this afternoon or evening with some more Spellbinders goodness.  Thanks so much for stopping by!


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  • Jennifer in IAJuly 15, 2011 - 10:03 am

    I love how you can stay positive even though your internet is down! I hope your router issue is solved quickly. And I’m glad you could share this wonderful Becca Bit with us.ReplyCancel

  • KathJuly 15, 2011 - 10:19 am

    do you mind showing us the set up of how you video.. Like where and how the camera sits… I’m just amazed at how much you share… God sure loves you.ReplyCancel

  • Sheila - UKJuly 15, 2011 - 10:28 am

    Hi Becca I found your Becca bit so interesting on the way you send out your cards…great idea with the stuffing and encircling the embellishment with card.
    Hope you managed to get your new router and good luck with the new camera.
    Many thanks again for taking thr time to do a video for us.

    Love Sheila xxReplyCancel

  • Rose LaQuayJuly 15, 2011 - 10:39 am

    Curious about what camera you are using. I just got a Kodak Zi8, looks like a Flip but has a macro focus adjustment that you can switch on while filming and get the greatest detail! My laptop is too old to run the software for editing that came with it, so my daughter has taken that over for me while I save for a new computer. I found out about the camera after watching another youtuber! Thanks for sharing – looking forward to your new videos. Have a great day!ReplyCancel

  • HeatherJuly 15, 2011 - 10:40 am

    You are one smart Whipper-Snapper yay for imagination!
    Do keep in mind that if the package doesn’t fit through the PO letter slot it will be classified as a small parcel (here in Cdn).
    Thanks for sharing all your wonderful ideas, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • JeanJuly 15, 2011 - 10:47 am

    Thanks for the Becca Bit!ReplyCancel

  • ColoradoJuly 15, 2011 - 10:58 am

    I stuff my bows, too! LOL!! And also make the cardboard rings to protect elements. What kind of “board” were you sending the card that had all the MS punching for? I couldn’t help but wonder… nosey me! LOL!!ReplyCancel

  • Deebi27July 15, 2011 - 11:01 am

    Amazing…after all the blogs that I view, no one has ever had the goods about shipping like you have just had. Your ideas are simple and easy to accomplish!

    THANK YOU!

    Good luck with the computer issue…I was NOT so calm when I lost a 14 mo. old computer lasy year!! You are truely amazing!ReplyCancel

  • Lori mJuly 15, 2011 - 11:02 am

    Thank you Becca, great video and it really helps a lot for dimensional cards going through the mail.ReplyCancel

  • cynthia beynonJuly 15, 2011 - 11:25 am

    Becca, remember how I always try and tell you how special I think you are in
    my comments. Well, right no you are the only one to tell us how to shi the
    beautiful cards, etc we make, thanks to you.l Not only are our cards specoa;
    now our shipping is great. Thank you bunches and a hug.

    cynthiaReplyCancel

  • Anna Maria VillanoJuly 15, 2011 - 11:26 am

    Becca thank you for the video on how to ship out our projects that are 3 dimensional, I would have never thought to have done that!!

    Have a great day and Thank you again!ReplyCancel

  • Jan DouglasJuly 15, 2011 - 11:34 am

    thanks for the tips….

    I use clear acrylic envelopes/boxes to mail my bulky cards. I purchase them at a LSS and depending on the size they cost between $.69-$.89 each and the post office will take them. If I purchased them in bulk, I could probably shave off some of this cost. I print labels for the address and return address. Before the last postage increase they cost between $1.34-$1.78 to mail depending on how far away they have to travel. I find that pretty reasonable and the mail carrier gets to enjoy the card, too. LOL There’s one clerk at the post office who always examines my cards through the clear box and has nice comments to share about them and sometimes even questions about how I achieved some of the techniques. The folks behind me in line are usually not amused…LOLReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)July 15, 2011 - 11:43 am

    I no longer worship the fountain of youth. But, I do have the greatest admiration & respect for the fountain of smart. And you, my blog friend are blessed with smarts, both creatively, practically, and every other way, as far as I can see. Thank you for your wonderfully informative Becca Bit.

    Good luck with the technical problems. I know you will sort them out.ReplyCancel

  • BernieJuly 15, 2011 - 11:45 am

    Great info. When I mailed my card to you I put it in a bubble envelop. At the PO the woman there keep pushing down on the area where she could feel the bump of the crochet flower. She asked as she kept pushing and pushing ‘Is this breakable?’ I had to chuckle because if it had been she’d have surely broken it. I just kept hoping she wouldn’t prick herself on the pins.
    Blessings BernieReplyCancel

  • Kathy HJuly 15, 2011 - 11:54 am

    Thank you, Becca! The video is wonderful and helps greatly. You are one amazing lady! Good luck with the technical issues. God Bless You!ReplyCancel

  • Edna BurgessJuly 15, 2011 - 1:28 pm

    Great mailing tips. Thank you. EdnaReplyCancel

  • JillJuly 15, 2011 - 1:39 pm

    Love your Becca bits, they are so helpful.ReplyCancel

  • Gloria WestermanJuly 15, 2011 - 1:54 pm

    I was wondering how you would send the last card out…..and how amazing your minds works to figure that out…..I don’t I would have mail it out even in a box…..you are so clever and smart….
    I know the ones you send me with my prize all of them came thru the mail beautiful….and again thank you for them….and the prizes…..you sent me some bugs die cuts….well I was able to get the dies just this last weekend…..ReplyCancel

  • SusanJuly 15, 2011 - 2:02 pm

    Thanks for answering one of the questions I have puzzled about! You always have so many gorgeous elements included on your cards and I kept wondering if you were hand delivering each item! Some super ideas today. Thanks Becca!ReplyCancel

  • Karen IlsleyJuly 15, 2011 - 2:06 pm

    Becca, sorry your router is on the fritz. Thank you for the info on mailing deminisional cards!ReplyCancel

  • BarbaraJuly 15, 2011 - 2:46 pm

    You could also recycle your bubble enevelopes and make belly bands to go across your delicate items.ReplyCancel

  • Mary CashJuly 15, 2011 - 2:57 pm

    Becca I would like to know where you get the beautiful lace that you use on your cards?ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisJuly 15, 2011 - 2:57 pm

    Another great Becca Bit. You are so creative and always have some wonderful ideas. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • trishJuly 15, 2011 - 4:01 pm

    wow Becca i am surprised that you have photographed all your wonderful cards and videos with this little camera. It has served you well over time and I am sure it will appreciate being back up for a while.
    Thanks for the video lots of great information.
    Hugs Trish.ReplyCancel

  • TereJuly 15, 2011 - 4:47 pm

    Becca I love your projects. Have you tried Crafters Companion Enveloper? There is also instructions for bulky cards.ReplyCancel

  • sandi pJuly 15, 2011 - 5:26 pm

    I mail a lot of cards that have just brads or buttons, etc. on them. I cut up used bubble envelopes into pieces – 2×3, 3×4, etc. and tuck them into the regular mailing envelope just over the brad or button embellishment. This doesn’t add much bulk, or extra postage, but makes it a safer mailing through the post office. My mailperson is finicky.ReplyCancel

  • DebraJuly 15, 2011 - 7:21 pm

    Fabulous ideas for sending out cards. I can’t seem to stick to the flat card anymore! You always pull something unexpected out. I’d just love to go shopping with you!ReplyCancel

  • MickieJuly 15, 2011 - 7:39 pm

    Thanks for this Becca Bit, especially the one where you protect the delicate element. I had been wondering about this and now with your bright idea I can handle sending my cards that have all the embelishments that I don’t want mussed up in the mail.ReplyCancel

  • SuziJuly 15, 2011 - 8:01 pm

    Thanks, Becca! I, too, use bubble envelopes, but I love, and needed, the idea of making a circle of chipboard to go around delicate elements. I’m sure I will use that one!ReplyCancel

  • MaryAnneJuly 16, 2011 - 6:14 am

    I too use bubble envelopes quite often. It is well worth paying extra postage when you have spent time making a beautiful card. Thanks for all of the tips….especially making the ring to go around a puffy bow or layered add-on to a card..great idea!!
    Hope all your technical problems are solved soon.
    MaryAnneReplyCancel

  • Barb GhigliottyJuly 16, 2011 - 10:16 am

    Thank you so much for this Becca Bit! You gave me such great ideas ~
    Have a wonderful day,
    Barb G.ReplyCancel

  • Linda BandowJuly 16, 2011 - 4:34 pm

    Oh Becca, I share your pain….I have a really crazy computer/phone setup….when Comcast fails, my phone also fails, even tho I don’t get my phone service thru them but thru T-Mobile, who no longer offers this service except to those who already have it….go figure. I have been on various phones, etc the greater part of the day…finally got it fixed. Thank God my router is okay….I have surge protectors on everything, luckily. Have a blessed day, my dear and thanks for letting me vent! :)ReplyCancel

  • patricia p.July 16, 2011 - 11:40 pm

    Becca
    Another great Becca Bit. This is so practical and handy to know. I never even thought about the circle around that special area with the flower. How practical and clever of you to think of it. Now I know what to do.
    Thank you so much for another great Becca Bit..I just love them.

    patReplyCancel

  • patricia p.July 16, 2011 - 11:43 pm

    Becca
    I am entering this again as it said it did not go through..
    Thanks for a practical and helpful way of sending cards with larger pieces to deal with..I learned a lot so thank you for another great Becca Bit..I love them.

    patReplyCancel

  • Jill NorwoodJuly 17, 2011 - 12:17 am

    Love the video on how to mail cards….I learned a lot of this the hard way with cards not reaching their destinations at all or being damaged! Thanks for the video for a great reference!ReplyCancel

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Hi there blog friends, as you may guess, the Spellbinders I’m showing today is a new one. I know you want to see what they look like in every day use, so you know me, I’m happy to oblige! By the way, you have not seen all the dies revealed yet, did you know that? There are more to be shown at CHA so don’t cap off that list yet. Of course as they are made available I’ll be showing my first stab at creating with them too!! The die set I’m showing today is Spellbinders S5-073 Orchard Harvest Tags & Accents.

I’m using a new sentiment from Quietfire Design called The Origin of Love – it just felt to me like muted tones were again the order of the day.  No problem with me complying there!!  I’ve taken two of the die templates and layered them here and I must say they look beautiful together and thankfully the rectangular profile makes this combination perfect for sentiments.  Since I’m all set up for digital papers now (i.e., printer hooked up, loaded with paper and full of ink :-) in the studio, I can get those papers on a whim.  These are digital papers from Websters Pages – Love!!  This particular paper is originally square but with digital you get it like you want it – I made it 5″ x 7″ and mirrored the design so the bird would be on the left.  I added a piece of a square doily from my stash just to add more interest on the left side.  I finished up with a button and hand dyed cream seam binding.

SUPPLIES I USED
Stamps: Quietfire Design – The Origin of Love
Paper: Websters Pages (Digital), The Paper Company, Bazzill
Ink: Versafine – Vintage Sepia and clear embossing powder, Victorian Velvet Distress Ink, Vintage Photo Distress Ink, Tattered Rose Distress Ink,
Accessories: Spellbinders S5-073 Orchard Harvest Tags & Accents, Spellbinders Fleur de Lis Doily Accents, pearls, button

Now that you’ve seen all the new Edgeabilities, Spellbinders has put out two new videos so that you can see these wonder tools in greater depth.  It’s amazing to me that something so small has so much power with the ability to mix and match – check these out!!

Mix and Match Edgeabilities
Edgeabilities How To Techniques

I hope you’re having a stellar week!!  Be good sweeties!!

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  • Becky GreenJuly 14, 2011 - 12:34 pm

    Becca! This is SOOOOO SERENE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You’ve done an EXCELLENT JOB, AGAIN!!!!!!!!!! :) Hugs to you for all your inspiration!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)ReplyCancel

  • Peggy MaierJuly 14, 2011 - 12:35 pm

    Beautiful card…and beautiful new dies!ReplyCancel

  • QuietfireJuly 14, 2011 - 12:42 pm

    Wonderful Becca! Thanks so much for showing the rubber stamps so beautifully with the new Spellbinder dies!ReplyCancel

  • Sheila - UKJuly 14, 2011 - 12:53 pm

    Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful Becca!!!

    Love Sheila xxReplyCancel

  • RosendaJuly 14, 2011 - 12:53 pm

    Realy beatiful and elegant. Love the colors.ReplyCancel

  • MaryannJuly 14, 2011 - 1:08 pm

    Your card is just awesome Becca. All these new dies are really to die for, and these are some of those “must haves” on my wishlist, no doubrt about that. This shape is amazing for so many things, and my head is floating over of ideas, so I hope, we can get them very fast.
    Thanks again for sharing all your wonderful talent with us hun and have a wonderful day.ReplyCancel

  • Virginia S WaddyJuly 14, 2011 - 1:12 pm

    All I can say is AWESOME! ReplyCancel

  • CherylJuly 14, 2011 - 1:12 pm

    Honestly…I DREAM about these dies every night and think about all the ways they can be used during the day. Your beautiful creations continue to add fuel to that fire! :)ReplyCancel

  • EllenJuly 14, 2011 - 1:16 pm

    This card absolutely takes my breath away! I love the sentiment, the colours, the Spellbinders set — everything about it. Thanks so much for sharing your awesome talent.ReplyCancel

  • ChelseaJuly 14, 2011 - 1:29 pm

    Beautiful in every way. Great design on your part in having the little blue bird ending up perched on the edge for the focal piece. You are just amazing!ReplyCancel

  • RebekkaJuly 14, 2011 - 1:43 pm

    What a gorgeous die and beautiful sentiment.ReplyCancel

  • Marcie SmithJuly 14, 2011 - 2:26 pm

    This die set is fantastic (so is your card as always). Just love all of the new dies, and was sorry that the showing ended. I will miss my daily anticipation. So glad you plan to continue showing them in your posts cause no one knows how to creatively manipulate them like you do!!!
    I don’t know whether to be happy or not hearing there are still more on the way. I just broke the bank on this last release. There were not many holiday ones, so I am guessing that that will be next ones we see. Are you going to CHA Becca? Have a great day.
    MarcieReplyCancel

  • Jane SuperJuly 14, 2011 - 2:28 pm

    Hi Becca,
    Another beauty!! Thank you for sharing.
    Cheers,
    JaneReplyCancel

  • TrishJuly 14, 2011 - 2:54 pm

    Becca another wonderful card, I have just loved seeing all the dies, oh how I wish I could own some of them. one day…..
    Hugs TrishReplyCancel

  • Gloria WestermanJuly 14, 2011 - 3:03 pm

    This is beautiful…..and I love this set harvest tags and accents…..just beautiful…..ReplyCancel

  • Jean CJuly 14, 2011 - 3:17 pm

    Becca,
    Your card is lovely. The shading on the sentiment card is so soft and beautiful. Love the new harvest tags as well. My Spellbinders list keeps getting longer.
    Thank you for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Barb GhigliottyJuly 14, 2011 - 3:22 pm

    Beautiful card, Becca! Spellbinders is really blessed to have you on their team…and so are we ;-)ReplyCancel

  • Jill NorwoodJuly 14, 2011 - 3:54 pm

    Becca your card is gorgeous. Just curious what digital paper pack it is from Webster’s? I wasn’t positive when I went to look. I am enjoying printing the Crafty Secrets papers on my home printer and may branch further into it. It is nice if you make an incorrect cut or other mistake to be able to just print another piece of the paper! Makes me more adventurous! Thanks for your help and your wonderful crafting blog! You make me smile every single day and that is something as my husband is so ill and things are hard right now. God is with us and your wonderful cards often give me a wonderful message for the day! God Bless you!
    Hugs – JillReplyCancel

  • MickieJuly 14, 2011 - 4:23 pm

    ARG!! Lost my email and all my addresses and all the blogs I signed up to receive. BAD DAY!! That is until I opened your blog and saw this beautiful card. It made me smile. So pretty!ReplyCancel

  • Lori mJuly 14, 2011 - 4:42 pm

    Becca,

    Love the new Spellbinders dies and I’ve enjoy viewing the amazing projects you’ve made with them. It gives me great on which dies to use to create each design. Thank you and enjoy your weekend.

    Hugs, Lori mReplyCancel

  • pat smithJuly 14, 2011 - 6:22 pm

    I just ran across your blog while ago, and I am going to be a follower. Your work is wonderful, and I am trying to learn to use my Spellbinder dies.

    I love the pink colors in the card above. Your work is lovely!

    Hugs, PatReplyCancel

  • KarenJuly 14, 2011 - 6:33 pm

    This is just lovely. I love the spellbinders together.ReplyCancel

  • Carol FroehlichJuly 14, 2011 - 6:56 pm

    Who better than you to show off all the new Spellbinders? Actually the Spellbinders design team are really talented and it has been a pleasure following the Blog Frenzy!! But I LOVE your designs and you have such a SPECIAL gift.

    I thank you so much for all the inspiration you share!
    God Bless!ReplyCancel

  • Carol RJuly 14, 2011 - 8:25 pm

    Lovely card. I learn new ways to display things by examining your cards. Thank you!ReplyCancel

  • cynthia beynonJuly 14, 2011 - 9:08 pm

    Becca I bet you are in your glory with all the new dies. There are enough
    dies dfor you to make card after card and then change the dies and start up
    all over again. This is another beautiful card. Thank you for all the videos
    and tutorials. Sometimes it is soooooo much easier to understand how
    to make a project when you have a video to understand how you used it.
    We sure appreciate it.

    cynthiaReplyCancel

  • Debbie BJuly 15, 2011 - 5:09 am

    I really love the cards you make that have the words that are food for the soul. Thank you and the stamp companies that come up with the right words to say.ReplyCancel

  • Pat PJuly 15, 2011 - 5:45 am

    Again a lovely!
    What paper do you print your digital paper on?thanks
    PatReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisJuly 15, 2011 - 6:19 am

    Becca, love your card and it looks so shabby-chic tome. The colors are so soft and feminine. The way you tied your bow is amazing. love this card. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • yogiJuly 15, 2011 - 6:21 am

    very nice. PS Suzanne said to say she sent me… BIG GRINReplyCancel

  • Sue (suen)July 15, 2011 - 9:30 am

    Fabulous card, Becca! I LOVE the elegant shape of your framed sentiment panel! I so enjoy your examples of how to use the Spellbinders dies! Thanks for sharing your wonderful creativity!ReplyCancel

  • conniecrafterJuly 15, 2011 - 10:08 am

    Beautiful, such pretty layering of the dies, gorgeous paper and so love the multi colors in your ribbonReplyCancel

  • BernieJuly 15, 2011 - 11:11 am

    Oh Becca you do know how to highlight those lovely stamps and amazing dies! As Always a brilliant card!
    Blessings BernieReplyCancel

  • SusanJuly 15, 2011 - 5:04 pm

    Simply lovely.ReplyCancel

  • the Mixie PixieJuly 15, 2011 - 10:29 pm

    This is so beautiful it literally took my breath away!ReplyCancel

  • Kristine VencelJuly 18, 2011 - 9:31 am

    Gorgeous card design using the new SB dies! Thanks for sharing.

    PS Quietfire Designs sent me to your site.ReplyCancel
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