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These little purses are so much fun!!  If you have giveaways to do and don’t want to do the same old, same old, then these little purses whip right up and the Spellbinders S5-060  Flower Pot Die comes in handy!!  I’ll walk you through it and give you a couple of frugal tips to boot!


I hope you enjoyed it and I encourage you to try it out!!  See you tomorrow!!

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  • CarolJuly 13, 2011 - 8:51 pm

    I can’t wait!!!! I love little girlie purses!ReplyCancel

  • CarolJuly 13, 2011 - 9:02 pm

    becca, you are soo oooooo clever!! and the paper its wonderful!ReplyCancel

  • Margaret ThompsonJuly 13, 2011 - 9:12 pm

    Pretty slick, pretty clever. You sure do think of the things to make and shock us all with them.ReplyCancel

  • Jane SuperJuly 13, 2011 - 9:29 pm

    Becca,
    Thank you so much for the instructions on how to make these lovely little purses. I can envision to many uses for them. They are delightful.
    Cheers,
    JaneReplyCancel

  • Pat HarveyJuly 13, 2011 - 9:37 pm

    I love it…so cute!ReplyCancel

  • PearlJuly 13, 2011 - 9:41 pm

    Love yr idea for the purse bag here , Becca !!!

    Must give it a try sometime soon ! lolReplyCancel

  • EstelleJuly 13, 2011 - 9:54 pm

    What a cute idea! and thank you, Becca, for the tutorial on how to make it. I can see a lot of those as treat bags maybe at Halloween. One of my DD is getting married in Oct. I think that would be adorable to put a little gift for the attendents in. Thanks for the frugal tip also.ReplyCancel

  • galeJuly 13, 2011 - 9:56 pm

    Becca,
    Wow what a cute purse. I love it and it seems so easy. Thank you for sharing all your talent.ReplyCancel

  • marianneJuly 13, 2011 - 9:56 pm

    Love those Becca Bits! This is sooo creative. Another great video!ReplyCancel

  • RebekkaJuly 13, 2011 - 9:59 pm

    Awesome tutorial Becca. Gorgeous bags.ReplyCancel

  • D IdletJuly 13, 2011 - 10:15 pm

    So clever! TFSReplyCancel

  • CharlotteJuly 13, 2011 - 10:22 pm

    Thank you soooo much for doing a tutorial showing us how to make those gorgeous purses with the flower pot die. I’ve been looking forward to it all day! They’re beautiful – and, I LOVED how you used the decorative file folders!ReplyCancel

  • CharlotteJuly 13, 2011 - 10:27 pm

    I’ve been so looking forward to this all day! Thank you soooo much for doing a tutorial for us on how to make these beautiful purses using the new flower pot die. I love how you used decorative file folders to make them. GREAT idea!ReplyCancel

  • VickieJuly 13, 2011 - 10:32 pm

    I Love it! i am so glad i found you!1ReplyCancel

  • SusanJuly 13, 2011 - 10:42 pm

    Becca — you are absolutely amazing. I love it when you think of different uses for Spellbinders dies. If you haven’t sent this into the company yet, I think you should do so right away! I would have only thought of flower pots and decided that I probably wouldn’t use the die too much. You have certainly convinced me otherwise.
    I love your frugal tip about the file folders too. I haven’t ever seen them in Canada at that price, but I’ll keep looking!ReplyCancel

  • Linda FJuly 13, 2011 - 10:58 pm

    How simple and so sweet! I rushed to the Spellbinders site but I guess they haven’t been released yet. You tease!! LOL I haven’t seen any of those handy little sacks here in Australia either, guess I will have to try to get some from the States by mail. Wish me luck, they would make lovely gift bags for small Christmas trinkets. Thanks for the inspiration.ReplyCancel

  • BernieJuly 13, 2011 - 11:08 pm

    That is so darn cute! And another wonderful tutorial. Thanks for the frugal tip.
    Blessings BernieReplyCancel

  • ReginaJuly 13, 2011 - 11:15 pm

    Becca do céu!!! Que bolsinha mais linda!! Você é demais!!! Talento e criatividade são dons de Deus e você tem como poucas pessoas. Parabéns e muito obrigada por compartilhar seus dons conosco!! Deus a abençoe. Um maravilhoso final de semana!!

    This means more or less: OMG!!! What adorable purse Becca!!! You´re amazing!! Talent and creativity are God´s blessons and you are one of the most talented persons I ever see. Thanks a lot for sharing your gifts with all of us!! God bless you.
    Have a marvellous weekend.

    ReginaReplyCancel

  • ChelseaJuly 13, 2011 - 11:35 pm

    Oh Becca, I’m so glad you did a tutorial for this little purse. It is sooo cute, and there are a thousand ways I could use a little purse gift bag. You could even put some small note/enclosure cards in there to match. You are amazing. I would have never – and I mean NEVER – thought of making a cute purse from that flower pot template. Once again, I have to crown you the paper genius!!!ReplyCancel

  • miluJuly 13, 2011 - 11:42 pm

    Becca!
    When I grow up…=) I want to be like YOU!!!!
    WOW!
    Love
    **Milu**
    Eu falo Portugues tambem…=)ReplyCancel

  • NeldaJuly 14, 2011 - 12:53 am

    As your website implies you are “Amazing”!!! What a wonderful creative mind you have, thanks so much for sharing your great imagination.ReplyCancel

  • MaryannJuly 14, 2011 - 1:11 am

    WHAT A STUNNING LITTLE PURSE, AND SO EASY TO DO AND IT LOOKS FANTASTIC . THANKS SOOOO MUCH FOR ALWAYS SHARING ALL YOUR AWESOME IDEAS WWITH ALL OF US. HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY bECCA AND LOTS OF CRAFTING FUN.ReplyCancel

  • cynthia beynonJuly 14, 2011 - 1:44 am

    BECCA THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO TO MAKE THOSE FANTASTIC
    LITTLE PURSES. SO VERY CLEVER YOU ARE. YOUR MIND MUST BE
    WORKING 24 HRS A DAY TO COME UP WITH ALL THESE GREAT
    IDEAS. I CAN’T WAIT TO GET TO THE COMPUTER EVERY MORNING
    TO SEE WHAT WE HAVE FOR THE DAY. YOU ARE SO SWEET.

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  • cynthia beynonJuly 14, 2011 - 1:48 am

    BECCA AS YOU READ ALL THE COMMENTS YOU WILL SEE THAT I
    AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO THINKS YOU ARE VERY AMAZING. TO
    BE ABLE TO COME UP WITH ALL THE IDEAS THAT YOU DO TAKES
    A LOT OF TALENT AND SMARTS. THANK YOU FOR MAKING ALL OF
    US LITTLE BECCA’S.

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  • LorililacJuly 14, 2011 - 5:24 am

    That purse is SOOOOO cute. I must find that Flowerpot spellbinder.

    Thanks Becca for once again showing us the additional uses of spellbinders!
    I’m so happy I’m on your Email list! :-)ReplyCancel

  • TeresaJuly 14, 2011 - 5:45 am

    You are just AWESOME Becca. Beautiful and useful bag.ReplyCancel

  • Dianne CJuly 14, 2011 - 6:10 am

    Thanks for the Becca bit. DianneReplyCancel

  • SadieJuly 14, 2011 - 6:36 am

    So, Becca… When are you going to show us how to use these great file folders for boxes?? I am SO visual – needless to say following written instructions (or far worse having to imagine it) is beyond me. I’ll keep an eye out for that tut. Thanks for sharing all of your wonderful creations!!ReplyCancel

  • Debbie BJuly 14, 2011 - 7:07 am

    Becca, Thank you for sharing your very creative mind with us.ReplyCancel

  • Jennifer in IAJuly 14, 2011 - 7:57 am

    Absolutely loved the video and the tip for using those $1 bin file folders. Your creativity inspires me; Thank you for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • ColleenJuly 14, 2011 - 8:19 am

    What a great idea. But…I go to spellbinders.com – can’t find a flower pot die. I go to Michaels.com can’t find paper bags or file folders. Where in the world do you get the die? My Michaels, Joanns and Hobby Lobby have absolutely NO stock on these dies. What they do have is old ones. Never seem to get the new things. HELP!!! If spellbinders doesn’t have it on their website where do you get it? I get so frustrated when I see all these wonderful ideas that a lot of you crafters show and then I can’t find the items to make it. Again…HELP.
    Thanks…guess I just had to vent. :)ReplyCancel

  • sJuly 14, 2011 - 8:20 am

    One word….. Perfection!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • LilsJuly 14, 2011 - 9:05 am

    Ummmmm….wow! Absolutely love this! Would’ve never thought I needed flower pot dies, but I so do now! Thanks so much for this wonderful tutorial!ReplyCancel

  • RobinJuly 14, 2011 - 9:26 am

    This is the best paper crafting blog i have come across so far. Thank you for all of your wonderful ideas!!!ReplyCancel

  • DottieJuly 14, 2011 - 9:43 am

    I am so blown away by the way your mind works. How in the world did you ever come up with such an idea to make a bag. I only wish I had 100th of the creativity you have in just your little finger. You amaze me and I adore your work always.ReplyCancel

  • Liz S.July 14, 2011 - 9:43 am

    How cute! Loved the video!ReplyCancel

  • conniecrafterJuly 14, 2011 - 9:46 am

    that is just too cute, very creative!ReplyCancel

  • Neva CJuly 14, 2011 - 11:35 am

    Loved it. Thanks Becca. You always make my day with your darling ideas and tips.ReplyCancel

  • LaurieJJuly 14, 2011 - 3:13 pm

    You are creative with a capital C. Fabulous video and idea!! Thanks so much for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Anne McIntoshJuly 14, 2011 - 4:03 pm

    Becca you’ve wowed me once again. Finally a die that makes a purse big enough to put something in (besides one piece of chocolate). Another Spellbinders die I HAVE to get. Between Spellbinders and Quietfire, my craft budget (what budget!?) will certainly be exceeded. Thank you so very much for sharing your talent with us less creative creatures!ReplyCancel

  • dianeJuly 14, 2011 - 4:16 pm

    Hi Becca, I am at a loss of words , I cant wait to get my new dies , I have already put in ordrers on 18 new ones so far, and keep adding as they are shown. You are awesome, and I want to make the purses for my little girls birthday party so bad.
    God Bless, DianeReplyCancel

  • Carla PredigerJuly 14, 2011 - 6:28 pm

    Fantastic creation. Can’t wait to see the dies on the market to get one set for me.ReplyCancel

  • Lori AJuly 14, 2011 - 9:26 pm

    OOOOOO this is PERFECT timing!!! Thank you soooo much for making the tutorial – I LOVE these :)

    Love n hugs,
    LoriReplyCancel

  • DebraJuly 15, 2011 - 12:03 am

    These flower pot purses are so fast and easy, yet they’re elegant too! I really love these!ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisJuly 15, 2011 - 6:33 am

    Love the Becca Bits. Thanks for the tutorial. I have just added the flower pot die to my wish list. They are just so sweet. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • SadieJuly 15, 2011 - 9:15 am

    Soooo… when are you going to post a video showing how to use these folders to make a box? I am so visual that even the obvious isn’t, if you know what I mean. Thank you so much for sharing all of your beautiful work.ReplyCancel

  • Janet CrossJuly 17, 2011 - 7:42 pm

    Gosh Becca, you are amazing. You can make something out of nothing and these purses are so darling. and so verstile. You come up with the most amazing things Love JanetReplyCancel

  • Karen LinarezJuly 18, 2011 - 12:54 am

    Becca, you are so right…what a great little gift bag. You have come up with such a versatile idea for that die…I LOVE it! There is no other blog that I get as much inspiration from as I do yours! :-)ReplyCancel

  • Diane C.July 27, 2011 - 1:26 pm

    Hello Becca,
    I have learned so much from you. When you look at a die, or packaging in the $1 bin, how on earth do you match them together, and figure out how to make them work by adding gussets? How do you do that? I never get those “Aha” moments. It’s just mind boggling, simply amazing, “Amazing Paper Grace”, a perfect name.
    Hugs to you Becca!ReplyCancel

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Hi there blog friends, how cute are these little purses?  Ha-ha – you’ll never guess what I used to make them!  No fair – you saw the the title but scratched your head and said “??”  Okay, here’s my story.  I was playing around with one of the new Spellbinders dies and I thought it was an interesting shape – heavier on the bottom, skinnier on the top.  Then it hit me, if I could assemble front and back, it would function as a purse.  So using Spellbinders S5-060 Flower Pots I cut two pieces using the largest Flower Pot.  For one of the purses I used the second largest piece to create the side for one of the purses I used small paper bags as a part of the bag.  Then to finish off I decorated using anything I could find for handles and closure.  Is this not the cutest thing?  I’m always in a bind when I need to do favors for our Stamp Club and now I know  I can pull them together in a couple of minutes!!

For the Flowerpot Purse above I used a small black sack.  For both flowerpot pieces I adhered overlapping on the bottom then adhered my flower pot front and back to the bag.  For the handles I cut/embossed two S4-345 Picot Circles and cut off the excess before I adhered them to the top.  The closure on this one is a piece of ribbon glued to the back edge.  The purse is locked by threading the ribbon through the bling buckle!!

SUPPLIES I USED – Red and Black Flowerpot Purse
Stamps: None
Paper: Assorted Cardstock Scraps from my stash
Ink: None
Accessories: Spellbinders S5-060 Flower Pots, Spellbinders S4-345 Picot Edge Circles, S5-062 Lace Doily Accents

For the Flowerpot purse above, I used the second largest flowerpot to create the gussets on the side.  

SUPPLIES I USED – Cream Print Flowerpot Purse
Stamps: Studio G
Paper: Assorted Cardstock Scraps from my stash
Ink:  Green Dye Based Ink
Accessories: Spellbinders S5-060 Flower Pots, Spellbinders S4-345 Picot Edge Circles,  Spellbinders LF-002 Creative Pages Two (Tag frame and Buckle), Tim Holtz Hitch Fastener

I’m running around again today, but look for a video walk through on how to put these together this afternoon some time.  After putting several together, I improved the function of the side gussets so you’ll definitely want to have a look at the video to get that tidbit!!  Oh, and part of my video is frugal serendipity – I’ll share the source of my inexpensive front and back flaps that are the perfect heavy weight!!  I’ll see you later!!

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  • MariettaJuly 13, 2011 - 8:12 am

    These are sooo cute Becca!!! You do such a wonderful job on everything!!ReplyCancel

  • ChinnuJuly 13, 2011 - 8:15 am

    So cute, Becca! Only you would “see” this in a flower pot! I’m glad you said a video tutorial will follow…. as I was going to ask for one! TFS.ReplyCancel

  • DebbiJuly 13, 2011 - 8:23 am

    Wonderful project! Can’t wait to see your video. I’m thinking how I can make these WITHOUT the flower pot dies!ReplyCancel

  • lacyquilterJuly 13, 2011 - 8:24 am

    Too cute, Becca.ReplyCancel

  • Mary SandersJuly 13, 2011 - 8:26 am

    You always come up with so many inspiring projects! I’m wowed everyday. I don’t always comment or participate in your giveaways but I do visit every single day! Even when I went on my 6 day cruise I still visited you. Thanks for being that kind of inspiration.ReplyCancel

  • Judy I, St. Louis MOJuly 13, 2011 - 8:32 am

    When I saw the flowerpot die I thought, “well, that’s nice, but it won’t be on my wish list.” I should have known you’d create something wonderful so I’d add it. The purses are just adorable. Can’t wait to see the video.ReplyCancel

  • Jean SJuly 13, 2011 - 8:34 am

    Hi Becca…the puses are so cute!! Can’t wait for the tutorial…and all of these new Spellbinders are killing my budget-so many “must haves!!!”ReplyCancel

  • Carol RyanJuly 13, 2011 - 8:41 am

    What a great idea, my head is still swimming with the possabilities.
    CarolReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)July 13, 2011 - 8:42 am

    Simply precious! Pure and simple. Where do these ideas come from? Your mind must work 24 hours a day. The purses are adorable and I look forward to the video.ReplyCancel

  • RufusJuly 13, 2011 - 8:43 am

    Ok, Becca, today you are just being a terrible tease! These are cute. Will be back later to learn the secrets. Hope you get all your errands done, and hope that they were fun ones. Nothing worse than spending all day doing boring errands!
    R/ReplyCancel

  • FrancesJuly 13, 2011 - 8:47 am

    Becca you did it again!! I live for your daily additions and tutorials. I was feeling un-inspired for a quite a while and then I started getting your daily emails and I am BACK!!! You truly inspire the creativeness in us. Thank you for giving us so much of your time and talent!!! I know how difficult it is to come up with so many beautiful ideas and all of the time it takes so a big THANK YOU…..ReplyCancel

  • Debbie BJuly 13, 2011 - 8:52 am

    Cute bags. I really like them. Are you going to do a tutorial on these also?ReplyCancel

  • Cyndie MartinJuly 13, 2011 - 8:59 am

    Becca, You are brilliant. The little purses are so cute. I can’t wait to try it. I have a few co-workers who have birthdays coming up. They will just love getting their gift in one of those. You are such an inspiration. We are so blessed to have you share with us. You have a wonderful day and may God bless you and your family.ReplyCancel

  • Laura (sandytoz)July 13, 2011 - 8:59 am

    What a great idea! TFSReplyCancel

  • CherylJuly 13, 2011 - 9:02 am

    They are beautiful. Thank you for the video walk through. They are such cute purses!! Love the red and black!! HugsReplyCancel

  • Gloria WestermanJuly 13, 2011 - 9:16 am

    You are so right….they are the cutest ever!!! I love them….tfsReplyCancel

  • cynthia beynonJuly 13, 2011 - 9:22 am

    BECCA I CAN’T WAIT UNTIL I CAN GET TO THE COMPUTER IN THE
    MORNING TO SEE WHAT YOU HAVE CREATED OVERNIGHT AND I AM
    NEVER DISAPPOINTED. TODA IS SOMETHING ELSE. REALLY
    CLEVER. AND YOU CAN USE THEM FOR ANY TYE OF GIFT.

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  • RebekkaJuly 13, 2011 - 9:26 am

    What awesome purses..ReplyCancel

  • CharlotteJuly 13, 2011 - 9:45 am

    Oh, Becca, you are ingenious! Love how you took the flower pot dies and turned them into these gorgeous purses! Wasn’t really sure if I was crazy about the flower pot dies – but, now . . . well, I now view them in a totally different light! Thank you for sharing your talent, and providing us with so much inspiration.ReplyCancel

  • Naomi A. of CoJuly 13, 2011 - 9:50 am

    cute, cute, cute…would make great party favors for any eventReplyCancel

  • Marge R. (mer)July 13, 2011 - 10:02 am

    Can’t wait to see the video (and I thought this might be one SB’s die I could maybe live without, but not NOW)!!! Sigh! Thanks, Becca!!! LOL!!!ReplyCancel

  • Lynne WJuly 13, 2011 - 10:04 am

    These little ‘purse’ are so darn cute!!! And gorgeous!!ReplyCancel

  • Suzi YerkesJuly 13, 2011 - 10:11 am

    These are adorable! I can see little (and big) girls carrying these with little surprises. Thank you for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Bernie KJuly 13, 2011 - 10:25 am

    Creative, inspirational,imaginative, original, artistic – describe you and your projects, Wish I had a thimbleful of your creativeness. Wonderful, as usual.
    Thank you for all that you do.ReplyCancel

  • jane SuperJuly 13, 2011 - 10:26 am

    They are absolutely adorable!!ReplyCancel

  • Susan GJuly 13, 2011 - 10:31 am

    Another fabulous idea. Can’t wait for the video to show how to do these. They will be wonderful treats for my stamping group.ReplyCancel

  • RaquelJuly 13, 2011 - 10:37 am

    Becca these purses are so adorable and so cute–can’t wait for the video–thanks for another cute idea.ReplyCancel

  • conniecrafterJuly 13, 2011 - 10:39 am

    aren’t you just clever, these are just too cute!ReplyCancel

  • BernieJuly 13, 2011 - 10:48 am

    When I saw the flower pot die I tried to think what would Becca do with those. Needless to say my brain wouldn’t go there but I was confident yours would and it did with your usual amazing results. These are lovely and I’m sure the receivers will be thrilled to get them. I’ve looked that your photos and I can’t even guess how you did it so I look forward to the tutorial.
    Blessings BernieReplyCancel

  • Regina aka Mrs. HamJuly 13, 2011 - 10:52 am

    When I originally saw the Flower Pot dies I was thinking, I don’t need these. Man, was I wrong. Leave it up to you, to do something spectacular with such a simple die set. Ok, tell the truth, you have a PhD in mathematics, Physics or Enginering, lol… I’ll be waiting patiently for the Becca Bit.ReplyCancel

  • michelle frasherJuly 13, 2011 - 10:56 am

    wow, these are soooo cute. they would definitely make cute goodie bags for a little girls birthday, big girls gifts, and for a wedding shower. love it.ReplyCancel

  • Diana E.July 13, 2011 - 11:14 am

    Well I just gotta add my coments also….they are so cute and as someone said, Spellbinders is breaking my budget ! Always just have to have Spellbinders.ReplyCancel

  • Sue (suen)July 13, 2011 - 11:24 am

    Becca, your purses are just super! Love the elegance of the black/white/red one, with the ribbon through the rhinestone buckle! The paper choice and fun handle for the other one is great, too! Very clever of you to come up with something like this out of the flowerpot dies!ReplyCancel

  • Mary GutierrezJuly 13, 2011 - 11:46 am

    how adorable…nice party favors for a tea party!!ReplyCancel

  • Marcie SmithJuly 13, 2011 - 11:50 am

    These are adorable. Can’t wait to see tutorial. Curious to know what the actual dimensions of the finished purses are. Hard to tell from photos and without having the dies yet. Love your ingenuity in putting all the componets together. Very clever Lady!!
    MarcieReplyCancel

  • KarenJuly 13, 2011 - 11:52 am

    What a great idea! It is prefect for a small gift or even a gift card. Can’t wait for the video.ReplyCancel

  • Kathy HJuly 13, 2011 - 12:06 pm

    Your creativity is absolutely amazing! I look forward to seeing what you post every day. Thank you for sharing your beautiful work.ReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenJuly 13, 2011 - 12:16 pm

    These little purses are ADORABLE Becca!!!!! Wish I were in your stamp club!!!!!!! :) SWEET, SWEET, SWEET!!!!!!!!!!! :)ReplyCancel

  • Karen aka SoccerboyzmomJuly 13, 2011 - 12:57 pm

    you are so clever, wish I could just sit here and think of these things — instead I steal them from you.ReplyCancel

  • MaryannJuly 13, 2011 - 1:07 pm

    These are just awesome Becca, soo gorgeous both of them. As always you´ve just done a wonderful job here and you´re so clever to see the possibilities in everything. Stunning piece of artwork here, well done hun.ReplyCancel

  • Eunice BrownJuly 13, 2011 - 2:03 pm

    Hi Beeca,
    These little purses are soooo cute. Too bad you live so far away, I’d be right over begging for one. Take care and have a great afternoon.ReplyCancel

  • Melodie (England)July 13, 2011 - 2:19 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous, and so, so clever of you! The lucky recipients will be overjoyed with these delightful gift purses :)ReplyCancel

  • June K.July 13, 2011 - 2:21 pm

    These are so adorable. Do you get your ideas while you sleep? Don’t know how you come up with all these cute ideas.ReplyCancel

  • LoisJuly 13, 2011 - 2:31 pm

    The purses are unique. Will make many of those for small gifts. Thanks ahead of time for the tutorial. Visual is a good way for me to learn.
    ThanksReplyCancel

  • KathyJuly 13, 2011 - 2:38 pm

    ADORABLE!!!!!!!! Love the red/black the most…ReplyCancel

  • Barbara JayJuly 13, 2011 - 3:03 pm

    Amazing!! Another die I didn’t plan to buy until now. LOL
    I never place pre-orders for any Spellbinder dies. I wait until l see what you do with them!ReplyCancel

  • carol bJuly 13, 2011 - 3:41 pm

    Your imagination amazes me Becca!
    carol bReplyCancel

  • Mi MiJuly 13, 2011 - 3:43 pm

    Becca: These are the cutest purses. Only you could think on how to do them. Great work.ReplyCancel

  • Rosetta MJuly 13, 2011 - 5:15 pm

    The purses are beautiful. You are truly an amazing crafter. You inspire us to look beyond what the dies were made for and to explore the possibilities! TFS.ReplyCancel

  • JeneenJuly 13, 2011 - 5:23 pm

    A very clever use of this particular die! Way to go!ReplyCancel

  • JeanJuly 13, 2011 - 6:26 pm

    Hi Becca ~ As always your ideas are so inspiring and imaginative. This site is the only one I visit for ideas, and I so appreciate your tutorials as well. The new spellbinders are gorgeous and most of them are on my wish list. Thank you for sharing! Blessings.ReplyCancel

  • SusanJuly 13, 2011 - 6:34 pm

    You are so creative Becca! Thanks for sharing your joy in this craft with others.ReplyCancel

  • caroline hillJuly 13, 2011 - 7:43 pm

    Hi! Becca ,
    As always you cease to amaze me.Can not wait for tutorial.
    Thanks CarolynReplyCancel

  • CindyJuly 13, 2011 - 8:49 pm

    I can’t wait to see the video for this. They are so cute…I could make lots and lots (once I have the die). Hurry, hurry hurry…gotta get them released!ReplyCancel

  • Cindy ClickJuly 13, 2011 - 9:08 pm

    These are precious. Leave it to you to come up with something so unique from an object, and I think it’s even a cuter idea than the flower pot (even though I like the pot) I’ll have to look for those folders. TFSReplyCancel

  • Sylvia/GeorgiaJuly 14, 2011 - 12:16 am

    Thankfully for us, your creativity seems to be unlimited! Whenever we think it can’t get any better, you come up with something like this which will be so terrific for party favors, etc. You’re the best!!!ReplyCancel

  • JannaJuly 14, 2011 - 6:30 am

    Great idea! These are SO-O-O cute!ReplyCancel

  • Marlena M.July 14, 2011 - 7:35 am

    I love it! You always inspire me by thinking out of the box!ReplyCancel

  • Charlotte ZweigoronJuly 14, 2011 - 8:25 am

    What an idea! And, are my eyes deceiving me or am I seeing black and red? Very nice, Becca, on both counts!! I, too, have wanted to be able to put together a purse-like table favor and now I know how I can do it… thanks for all your inspiration.ReplyCancel

  • Dee DiGiambattistaJuly 14, 2011 - 1:53 pm

    Becca, these are just soo clever!! I will be using this idea, thank you so much. I love coming to your blog you have so many great ideas!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Barb GhigliottyJuly 14, 2011 - 3:20 pm

    Hi Becca,
    I LOVE your purses! Such a great idea for a lovely gift ~ Thanks so much for the tutorial,

    Barb G.ReplyCancel

  • JANET ROLLINSJuly 14, 2011 - 6:14 pm

    I love these. Can’t waite to get the spellbinders die so I can make these.
    Thanks for the tutorial.ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisJuly 15, 2011 - 6:22 am

    Becca, these little purse are so sweet. They are so unique and cleverly done too. Love all of the pretty paper. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • katyvegaJuly 15, 2011 - 8:37 pm

    Hello Beeka. God bless you. I feel inspired and magically blessed seeing your works of art. You know, they are born in God´s heart. Keep on flying and being so fluent in the spirit of God, and He will support you forever and ever.ReplyCancel

  • SueJuly 16, 2011 - 8:10 am

    How fabulous are these!!!! I love that you think outside the box Becca!!!ReplyCancel

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Hey there Blog Friends!! I have a small card to share with you today using again some of the new Spellbinders that I’m so thankful to have the opportunity to play with. If you tire of this, please let me know (*wink*). I actually detoured and didn’t create what I had sketched out and planned for today and instead played with this sweet little flower. I guess what stood out to me is that it is different from all the other flowers I’ve seen. There’s an extra cut in the leaves that allows you to curl up, curl down or just manipulate them a little differently. I wanted double sided cardstock to play with so I simply adhered and distressed old book pages on the back. That way when curling, I could get either the print or the solid.

I’m using stamps from this months release over at Our Daily Bread Designs.  This one is called Not Forgotten.  When you see the set, you are more inclined, I think, to make a patriotic card.  I find though, that the sentiments can be used for many more occasions :-)  I picked up that new postage stamp that I love and cut a big frame, distressing it on the inside and out.  I also cut borders on the bottom with the new Edgeabilities – I don’t think it has hit me yet the numbers of combinations I can get.  It’s awesome because I get the look I have on the bottom of my card from one pass!  (It’s the little things, right?) 

SUPPLIES I USED
Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs – Not Forgotten
Paper: Crafty Secrets Vintage Patterns CD, Bazzill, The Paper Company
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black, Vintage Photo Distress Ink
Accessories: Spellbinders S4-348 Postage Stamps, Spellbinders Edgeabilities – E8-001 (Classic Scallop), Spellbinders Edgeabilities – E8-003 (Triple Scallop), Spellbinders Classic Squares Large, Pearls, Lace, Pearl Picks

The rain shut me down yesterday when I had tons of errands to run . . . I’m going to see how far I can get today :-)  I’m thankful anyway, because we need it!  Have a blessed day friends!!

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  • christiJuly 12, 2011 - 11:42 am

    this card is so cute. i can’t wait for the new dies to hit this area.ReplyCancel

  • BonnieJuly 12, 2011 - 11:42 am

    Hi Becca,
    Beautiful….just love the flower!!!!! Just have to try this one and the colours are so nice.
    I am very interested in your pearl picks…how do you stop the pearls from sliding down the straight pin? would appreciate some tips…
    Have a great dayReplyCancel

  • Shelly SchmidtJuly 12, 2011 - 11:44 am

    Another gorgeous card- nope- not getting tired of the new dies- keep the samples coming! I love the flowers and the beautiful sentiment!ReplyCancel

  • BonnieJuly 12, 2011 - 11:44 am

    Hi Becca,
    Just love this flower!!!!! Got to give this one a try.
    I also love the colours, some of my favorites.
    Can you give me some tips on your pearl picks. How do you stop the pearls from sliding down the pins.
    Have a great day
    BonnieReplyCancel

  • Stacey G. (2Craf-t-4u)July 12, 2011 - 11:46 am

    Gorgeous card as always! Love the flower and the papers too! Spellbinders has the best diecuts! Gorgeous!
    ReplyCancel

  • Regina aka Mrs. HamJuly 12, 2011 - 11:51 am

    Just beautiful…ReplyCancel

  • Pat KinserJuly 12, 2011 - 11:54 am

    Love the look. I too would like to know how you make your pins. I ordered some pearls and straight pins but do not know how to finish them off. Where do you get the pieces on the end and what are they called? Maybe a quick tutorial? Thanks and as always I love visiting.ReplyCancel

  • Grace NJuly 12, 2011 - 11:55 am

    Gorgeous Becca, as always!!! Have fun running!ReplyCancel

  • Debbie BJuly 12, 2011 - 11:57 am

    Great card Becca. If you don’t mind, please send some rain our way. We really need it in Texas.ReplyCancel

  • Marcie SmithJuly 12, 2011 - 11:58 am

    I never tire of your wonderful card creations and projects. Just love all the new Spellbinders. There are only a few that I can say I am just not crazy about and some that are kind of pricey that I just can’t justify, but, that is probably a good thing. At least for my bank account!!!!
    I am not trying to rub it in, but we are really having some wonderful sunny, mid 70’s weather this week. I have a couple of home projects I am in the middle of or I would definitely be out in the garden.
    MarcieReplyCancel

  • Jean SJuly 12, 2011 - 11:59 am

    GORGEOUS Becca!!! I’m not tired of ANY of it!! *wink*ReplyCancel

  • RobinJuly 12, 2011 - 12:05 pm

    What die did you use for the flowers? I didn’t notice one like that.ReplyCancel

  • EmmyJuly 12, 2011 - 12:30 pm

    I love what you are doing with the new spellbinders!!! Could you please show how you made that gorgeous wreath the other day?!!!!! ThanksReplyCancel

  • MaryannJuly 12, 2011 - 12:43 pm

    Soooooooooooo beautiful card again Becca. You´ve just done so many awesome projects here lately, and this one is truely amazing too. Great work hun, I love it.ReplyCancel

  • Charlene DahlbergJuly 12, 2011 - 12:45 pm

    Becca, Your card is just awesome – love all the new spellbinders and how you use them.Also love this background paper – but am not sure how it would come out on my printer. What kind of printer do you use???I think the new borders are fabulous!!ReplyCancel

  • Clare BuswellJuly 12, 2011 - 12:56 pm

    Wonderful card!ReplyCancel

  • Anita BraddockJuly 12, 2011 - 1:02 pm

    thanks for sharing I love all the new spellbinders dies and the new ones look great to. the flower you did is beautiful. thanks for sharing,ReplyCancel

  • AnnelieJuly 12, 2011 - 1:04 pm

    Never tire of seeing any card you make, Becca. Could I ask a favor, though. Could you list the size of the card that you make. Think that would be helpful for those of us who would like to make similar cards. Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful gift with us.ReplyCancel

  • Lorie HethornJuly 12, 2011 - 1:17 pm

    What a beautiful card! Love the pinks, the flower is gorgeous.
    Do you have a tutorial for the flower?
    The scripture verse stamp is great!
    Thank you for sharing!ReplyCancel

  • MarisaJuly 12, 2011 - 1:20 pm

    Beautiful card Becca! I am so excited you made a card with this new flower, S5-067 Anemone Flower Topper. I created the flower design for Spellbinders, I am glad you like it.ReplyCancel

  • Joanne M.July 12, 2011 - 1:21 pm

    Another beautiful creation Becca. I am starting to save up for these dies…I just love toooo many of them. ha ha ha I just found your blog recently and have been checking out all your archives. Your work is fabulous and I thank you for sharing your talent with us. I have been so inspired that all I want to do is craft, so I guess it’s a good thing that it’s just too hot out to do anything but stay indoor!!!

    JoanneReplyCancel

  • Barb GhigliottyJuly 12, 2011 - 1:23 pm

    Hi Becca,
    Another absolutely GORGEOUS card! I love how you framed it out and what you did with the new Edgeabilities! Just beautiful, and as always, so feminine!

    Have a wonderful day,

    Barb G.ReplyCancel

  • RebekkaJuly 12, 2011 - 1:32 pm

    Awesome. Will be watching out for a Becca Bit on that flower :)ReplyCancel

  • BernieJuly 12, 2011 - 1:33 pm

    Another Gorgeous card! Tired of the new dies? No Way! Keep the samples coming! Even though I can’t afford them now your ideas still inspire me. I love that flower! Looks like a lotus blossom and would go perfectly on an Asian card.
    Blessings BernieReplyCancel

  • Charlene DahlbergJuly 12, 2011 - 1:36 pm

    Becca,
    This card is another wonderful example of your talent. You sure do show us how we can use the new spellbinders– gee I can’t wait to get some.
    I love the designer paper you are using but wonder what kind of printer you use. I am not sure it would print well on my printer.ReplyCancel

  • Sheila - UKJuly 12, 2011 - 1:39 pm

    Oh WOW Becca you work such magical ideas with the Spellbinders dies!! This is yet another stunning card….I’d never tire of Spellbinders but more importantly I ‘ll never tire of your exquisite work.

    Love Sheila xxReplyCancel

  • Charlotte ZweigoronJuly 12, 2011 - 1:43 pm

    I love the card! Do you worry about things being acid-free? Like the old book pages? I don’t think these cards are going to be around long enough to worry about that but my daughter gets freaked if it isn’t acid-free… BTW, I love seeing your pins up close so I can get ideas for my pins! I made your pin cushion but what I used was a Christmas ornament that looked like a fancy victorian oval framed mirror. Now it hangs on the wall holding all my fancy pins for cards and such. Thank you for being here!ReplyCancel

  • LanaJuly 12, 2011 - 1:46 pm

    Beautiful as always…..I too would enjoy knowing what Spellbinders flower that is. Tutorial would be great too….you are so talented!ReplyCancel

  • Jean CJuly 12, 2011 - 1:55 pm

    Becca
    I love your card. The colors are great and I love the flower die. Can’t wait until we can order the new dies. You are so creative.ReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)July 12, 2011 - 2:02 pm

    It all comes together so beautifully. I have a big crush on the little flower cup. I’ve fallen for it hook, line and sinker. The paper is perfect and the bow and ribbon, what more could I possibly say – ‘outstanding’ would be an understatement.ReplyCancel

  • RufusJuly 12, 2011 - 2:12 pm

    So pretty! Becca, what die did you use to create the flower? It’s really stunning, and as you said, different from any other one that I’ve seen.
    Thanks,
    R/ReplyCancel

  • TrishJuly 12, 2011 - 2:41 pm

    Becca just love this cute little flower die. wow these new dies are simply delicious. Love your whole card.
    Hugs Trish.ReplyCancel

  • Anne McIntoshJuly 12, 2011 - 3:06 pm

    Well, you’ve done it again!!! My purse can’t stand it! I want all of the new Spellbinders dies, but I’m gonna have to pick and choose one or two at a time! All the new ones are so beautiful…or maybe it’s just your artistry that makes them seem so. In any case, I can’t wait until they’re released, then I’ll just close my eyes and pick on at a time! Thanks for sharing/teaching/enabling!ReplyCancel

  • marianneJuly 12, 2011 - 4:04 pm

    love your flowers!ReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenJuly 12, 2011 - 4:30 pm

    This is SOOOO PRETTY Becca!!!!!! I LOVE how you’ve combined the floral paper (those little flowers) with the text paper!!!!!! It REALLY looks ATTRACTIVE together!!!!!!!! I didn’t even realize you had used the stamp frame till I read your blog! It is SO NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)ReplyCancel

  • Dee in N.H.July 12, 2011 - 4:49 pm

    Beautiful! I can’t wait until the new dies are available!ReplyCancel

  • Terri SJuly 12, 2011 - 5:33 pm

    Get tired of it…are you kidding!??? Of course you are! I could never get tired of your daily dose of inspiration!ReplyCancel

  • LorraineJuly 12, 2011 - 5:40 pm

    Your cards are a daily inspiration for me and I look forward to every single post. I love your work and I thank you for sharing. I also love Spellbinders and have nearly worn out my dear old Big Shot. I am looking at the new dies and wonder what kind of embossing machine I should next buy – what would be your advice??ReplyCancel

  • Carolyn (Australia)July 12, 2011 - 6:22 pm

    Wonderful…exquisite…awesome…beautiful…
    All these words have been used above already, but they are true!
    It doesn’t sound like you need to worry about us tiring of your style!! Whatever you serve up will be great for the day.
    WE ALL LOVE IT!!
    …and we adore you too! TFS xxReplyCancel

  • Michelle HonseJuly 12, 2011 - 6:24 pm

    Becca

    I want to know where I can purchase these lovely spellbinder dies! Thank you so much for sharing them.

    MichelleReplyCancel

  • Carol from kiwi landJuly 12, 2011 - 7:13 pm

    I am loving what everyone is doing with the new spellbinder dies.Thought I should say – I made your birdcage pop up card ( and showed my mum how – shes made three but needs my die to make more). I had to adapt it slightly because I have a Tim Holtz birdcage die ( or shouldn’t I say that) – it takes a little bit more time but same stunning result.Anyone can do it and your step by step instructions break it down into wonderfully achievable chunks.I willl have to give that lotus flower ago.Keep creating – we love it.
    Thank you.ReplyCancel

  • SusanJuly 12, 2011 - 7:27 pm

    Becca — you make the most beautiful cards. Thank you again for sharing your talents with us!ReplyCancel

  • MickieJuly 12, 2011 - 8:24 pm

    I love your work and am never bored with anything you present, your work is so outstanding that I want to copy every card you do. This is just beautiful as all your work is and all these new Spellbinders are going to break the bank. LOLReplyCancel

  • janeyJuly 12, 2011 - 8:42 pm

    I am loving these new Spellbinders ——can’t wait to get my hands on them. Thanks for sharing them with us, Becca

    hugsReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisJuly 12, 2011 - 8:47 pm

    That is such a beautiful card Becca. I think that die is one of my new favorite dies for some reason so far. Your use of it is just lovely framing the sentiment and a place to put the pretty flower. Beautiful work. TFS!! :-DReplyCancel

  • Cindy ClevengerJuly 12, 2011 - 9:23 pm

    Delightful flower! I can’t wait to get my hands on that die cut set! I have a feeling you will be playing some more with it as well! Drool! Beautiful, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • GinnyJuly 12, 2011 - 11:08 pm

    This is such a pretty card! But then you are the queen of pretty!ReplyCancel

  • PenneJuly 12, 2011 - 11:43 pm

    This is absolutely STUNNING, Becca! I love your choice of papers. All that pink *sigh* I absolutely MUST go find this Crafty Secrets Vintage Patterns paper.ReplyCancel

  • JudithJuly 13, 2011 - 2:23 am

    Love the card but what die was it that you used for the flowers.ReplyCancel

  • Mi MiJuly 13, 2011 - 7:36 am

    Becca: Another beautiful card. Love the flower and the close up of it. Spellbinders have the neatest dies.ReplyCancel

  • LanaJuly 13, 2011 - 8:48 am

    Becca, I commented on this yesterday and now notice even more gals are asking the same question regarding the flower. Where on your blog can we look forward to your comments?ReplyCancel

  • conniecrafterJuly 13, 2011 - 9:52 am

    Beautiful, neat idea with the flowers and pretty layering, love the gold accents on your pin!ReplyCancel

  • SamJuly 14, 2011 - 10:57 am

    this has to be one of my favorite flowers ever Becca – your creativity never ceases to amaze me. TFS.ReplyCancel
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