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I procrastinated custom coloring my own seam binding until I realized, I could do it my frugal way and have a custom color, ready to go on a card in about 5 minutes.    Oh, the best thing about it was that I used what I already have, in fact, I used some of the things in my studio that have been begging for me to justify their original purchase.    You know how that goes, lol!!  In fact, I can’t think of a more frugal way to expand your ribbon collection without having to run to the store!

When seam binding hit the scene and people were custom coloring it with various dyes I thought, that’s not for me.   Oh yes, I had the basic seam binding colors because it’s inexpensive and lasts forever, but banish the thought of making my own.  I don’t like to get stains on my fingers plus I’m a tad impatient – waiting all night for it to dry was not for me.  Plus I thought, don’t I have enough ribbon colors? (note I said colors, not ribbon, lol!)  That’s the dialogue that played through my head until one day I did need a custom color.  Oh my, it was like pulling teeth.  Well, there’s no turning back now.

So take a peek and see why I’ve become such a fan of custom colored seam binding – you won’t believe how easy it is.  So many of you have had questions about this and what it is, so I took a break to whip up a video for you.  (By the way, the rose colored piece of ribbon on the right side in the picture above is the piece I dyed in the video.  Youtube and my video camera just don’t catch the vibrant color but you can see it here.  It’s one of my favorite colors!)

Thanks for peeking in today!!


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  • Tami FJune 18, 2011 - 5:22 pm

    Hi Becca,

    I keep a roll of the rayon seam binding on my desk and whenever I use glimmer mist or maya mist on a project, I use a yard of the seam binding to clean up the mess afterwards. I get my seam binding a bit damp then use it like a rag. Love the soft color it gives!

    TamiReplyCancel

  • sandygailJune 18, 2011 - 5:25 pm

    I was just thinking about doing this. Thanks for making this video and sharing with us.ReplyCancel

  • Terri SJune 18, 2011 - 5:37 pm

    Wonderful bit, Becca! I found a lot of seam binding in my MIL’s things when she passed, so this looks like a nice way to color it. I’m with you…not a lot of mess and bother and this bit makes it easy! Thanks.ReplyCancel

  • ~Maz~June 18, 2011 - 5:55 pm

    Thanks for the video tutorial Becca.
    I haven’t as yet used the seam binding but it is on my wish list.
    I wonder what it would look like two tone…say pink and blue. it has so many possibilities. Maybe a rainbow effect.
    Hugs MazReplyCancel

  • Linda LJune 18, 2011 - 5:56 pm

    Love to colour mine too…even less mess if you put it all in a resealable bag and squish it all around…and no messy fingers! xLReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)June 18, 2011 - 6:05 pm

    That’s very cool bit. I must see if I can find that seam binding here in the frozen north land. I really liked your little iron too. Funny isn’t it. I have no problem getting out the big iron for card ribbon. But when it comes to ironing the laundry, it just seems like such hard work. LOL. Thanks for sharing this info with us. Much appreciated.ReplyCancel

  • Mary H.June 18, 2011 - 6:20 pm

    Am LOVING these tutorials. Thanks so much for the time you spend making them. The instructions are so clear this way. Have a great weekend.ReplyCancel

  • Amy HadleyJune 18, 2011 - 6:20 pm

    Great video! Glad you made it over to the dark side with those of us who custom color…bwahahaha!!!

    I also like to color mine with Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist. I put the ribbon in a large zip lock, spritz the mist where I want it, close up the bag (don’t worry about sealing it) and scrunch it all up. Then I let it dry on its own or dry it with a blow dryer if I need it ASAP. The fun thing about this is that you get the glitter from the glimmer mist AND there’s no using your hands!ReplyCancel

  • Alisa Orford-RobertsJune 18, 2011 - 6:23 pm

    Hi Becca,

    I love your projects. I’m impressed with the ribbon dyeing and I’m going to try it. I’m also impressed with your little iron. Would you mind telling me where you purchased it. I’m in Australia.
    Thanks DMBMReplyCancel

  • LoisJune 18, 2011 - 6:37 pm

    Thanks for showing us how to color ribbons. I would not have thought of that. Also liked the iron.ReplyCancel

  • VioletJune 18, 2011 - 6:39 pm

    Thanks for the tutorial. Not sure we can buy that seam binding in Canada or not but I’m now on the look-out for it!ReplyCancel

  • SallyJune 18, 2011 - 6:41 pm

    great tutorial Becca, and I can’t wait to get my hands on some of this seam binding. Thank you.ReplyCancel

  • Elaine AllenJune 18, 2011 - 6:44 pm

    Becca –

    I just finished having the biggest laugh. When I started watching the video and you brought out the tintz, I looked at them and said, hmmm. I turned around and looked on my messy table where I keep all my re-inkers and sure enough, I had 4 bottles of the same stuff you had in probably the same shades! Like you, I bought them ages ago (like years) on clearance and have never used them! So your video was most opportune and I had a wonderful giggle. Although I think my husband thought I was losing my mind – LOL!
    So thank you for another wonderful video. And to think I have everything I need for once – LOL!

    Elaine AllenReplyCancel

  • pat p.June 18, 2011 - 6:58 pm

    Becca
    Another great Becca Bit. I love these Bits. More more..they are so quick and so full of instructions that are simple and clear and easy. That’s for me..easy.
    I always get confused by things that are technical..so your bits are the greatest.

    thanks Becca a lot

    patReplyCancel

  • Marilyn BeaumontJune 18, 2011 - 7:17 pm

    That was such a helpful video Becca. I am constantly reminding myself that I do not need to buy every little thing that catches my eye. This was a great lesson!ReplyCancel

  • Patty PriceJune 18, 2011 - 7:19 pm

    Thanks for the great tutorial. Fantastic idea!ReplyCancel

  • DebbieKJune 18, 2011 - 7:28 pm

    Becca, you are sooooo talented. It takes my breathe away with what you all create and thank you so much for your WONDERFUL tutorials!
    – DebbieKReplyCancel

  • Edna BurgessJune 18, 2011 - 7:31 pm

    Thanks for the ribbon dying video. Something else to try. EdnaReplyCancel

  • Millie SpeckJune 18, 2011 - 7:56 pm

    Becca, you are sooooooo smart/talented/thrifty. I love it. I am always looking for ways to make something do instead of whatever. Especially, if it means having to run to town. I make my own snowy stuff, my own glue dots, etc. But this is so beautiful. Wonder if Michaels or Joannes carry this tape. Does anyone know?ReplyCancel

  • RebekkaJune 18, 2011 - 7:56 pm

    Another great video Becca. I understand things so much better when I can see it done. I do not own seam binding, and my girlfriend just gave me some to try, so this came in handy :).ReplyCancel

  • Barb GhigliottyJune 18, 2011 - 8:02 pm

    Thanks so much for the great idea and for showing us how easy this is ~ I’m really loving the variation in the shades of the ribbon at the end! Thanks again!ReplyCancel

  • Debbie AldersonJune 18, 2011 - 8:08 pm

    Very cool, Becca! I love your handy dandy iron too!ReplyCancel

  • BrendaJune 18, 2011 - 8:20 pm

    You are such a sweet lady to share all your hints and tricks with others.
    Thank you for keeping me inspired. God bless you.ReplyCancel

  • Charlene BaileyJune 18, 2011 - 8:37 pm

    Great video. It is such a good idea. With all the ribbon that I have, there are many times that I still don’t have just the right color. This will be perfect. Thanks so much.ReplyCancel

  • Pat JandacekJune 18, 2011 - 8:41 pm

    oh, Becca, I love it when instructions are so technical, lol! It does turn out a beautiful rose color. I would never have imagined that the seam binding would absorb the color as it does. Thanks again for all you do.ReplyCancel

  • LaurenJune 18, 2011 - 8:41 pm

    THANK YOU FOR THE ANSWER to my question. I sort of figured it out, but wanted what I do to look as beautiful as yours……..
    As usual you are beautiful and a wonderful teacher.
    LaurenReplyCancel

  • Becky ThomasJune 18, 2011 - 8:48 pm

    Hello, Becca.

    Ribbon is such a nice touch and I had not thought that you could make one all by yourself. Your video was very helpful and I would like to try this some time.

    Your page is always so nice and your projects so lovely. Thanks for all your sharing.

    BeckyReplyCancel

  • Ann Marie GovernaleJune 18, 2011 - 8:57 pm

    Hi-
    Got his on EBAY. Great tutorial. I just bought the Tim Holtz distress STAINS and they look just like the bottle you had- now I know what else I can use them for! Thanks.ReplyCancel

  • DebraKJune 18, 2011 - 9:05 pm

    Nice idea, I’ve heard a flat iron (for hair) is also good for straightening ribbon, and I suppose a curling iron would work also. I like the idea of dou-colors like someone suggested. Great ideas you have, Ms. Becca…ReplyCancel

  • Valerie MartinJune 18, 2011 - 9:26 pm

    Oh WOW Becca!!! I just happen to have cream and white Seam Binding from my old sewing days…I happen to have several Lindy’s Stamp Gang sprays…I happen to have several Homemade “glimmery mist”…I have a craft sheet…I EVEN have that Ribbon Iron…How about that…I have everything to do this myself…How AWESOME is that??? That usually doesn’t happen like that for me. I do like the way the 1st commenter mentioned that she used it like a “MOP” to clean her “spray messes” I guess that is kinda what you are doing.
    10,000 Blessings,
    Valerie MartinReplyCancel

  • DebraJune 18, 2011 - 9:54 pm

    Wow, thanks for doing this video..I was much like yourself and never wanted to try this. I have looked at seam binding a few times in Walmart or the fabric store but didn’t think it was for me and left it there. I’ll buy some and try it.. I have reinkers too so it should work. Thanks for the great idea!ReplyCancel

  • Denise TrottierJune 18, 2011 - 10:01 pm

    Thank you so much, Becca, for the tip…I think it’s a great idea…saves on space and having to buy loads of ribbon of different colors…will definitely try this and then everything will match…hugs…
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  • KathyNJune 18, 2011 - 10:51 pm

    Thank you Becca! You make me laugh – I recently bought some of that white Hug Snug seaming binding and have been trying to color it. Thank you for the tips on how you have been doing it. I’ll try this. I was using Copics – re-inkers and dropping in drops in a plastic bag and scrunching it, but not happy with how it was turning out. Comes out dull looking, the shiny look of the seam binding seems to go away with how I was doing it. I’ll try the technique you used, but will try Distress reinkers I have. Thank you again!!ReplyCancel

  • kendellJune 19, 2011 - 12:13 am

    Thank you Becca. You make it look so easy. I hope I can find time to try this. Kindest regards kendellReplyCancel

  • Peggy DollarJune 19, 2011 - 12:27 am

    Thank you Thank you for your wonderful Becca Bits! I was wondering if you have ever put pictures of your workspace on your site. I would love to see where you create and how you organize.ReplyCancel

  • bribrie51June 19, 2011 - 1:23 am

    Merci tout plein pour ces explications.ReplyCancel

  • SusanJune 19, 2011 - 1:39 am

    Obviously what you call seam binding in the U.S. is quite different than we have in Canada!
    As someone else mentioned, putting it in a ziploc bag works great and you don’t colour your fingers.
    Thanks for another great Becca Bit!ReplyCancel

  • AndreaAJune 19, 2011 - 1:45 am

    Wow Becca, That was really neat to watch. I am going to try this. I have lots of trimming that use to be my MIL’s and never really knew how to change the color because like you I don’t like get my finger’s all stained from dye. Thank you for such a great idea.

    P.S. I even have trim that was my Grandma’s. great idea!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Mrs FrizzJune 19, 2011 - 3:37 am

    oh wow … have to say … loving this idea.ReplyCancel

  • Sheila - UKJune 19, 2011 - 4:38 am

    Than you for the great video Becca….now we will never be short of the colour of ribbon we need!

    Love Sheila xxReplyCancel

  • PamJune 19, 2011 - 5:39 am

    I just discovered you and have been devouring your lucious and gorgeous pages for literally the last 24 hours (except when I’m sleeping, of course!). Your work is some of the best I’ve seen in this wonderful world of papercraft. Have also taken advantage of several of your tutorials. I will definitely be a beneficiary of your awesome gifts and talents! Thank you!ReplyCancel

  • JessicaJune 19, 2011 - 6:25 am

    Hey Becca, Thanks so much for this bit! I’ve often wondered if the little irons are worth the expense. I don’t have any kind, but it’s nice to know the hair iron will work too. So I’ll keep an eye open for one on sale.It might be a good use of a 50% off coupon too. I really appreciate the time you put into your videos. You teach well.
    Thanks again, JessicaReplyCancel

  • MaryAnneJune 19, 2011 - 6:41 am

    I recently ordered this rayon seam binding in white and ivory…..have only used it “as is”, but now will definately start dying. Thanks for the info to do this project.
    MaryAnneReplyCancel

  • EileenJune 19, 2011 - 6:44 am

    Yet again, another great Becca Bit! Your way was good and so is the ziplock bag a good way of doing it too…….so easy!
    LOL EileenReplyCancel

  • mamajulieJune 19, 2011 - 7:03 am

    I am loving everything about your new focus on tutorials. I’m one of the folks who voted for more tutorials and boy, have you followed through. Your cards are so beautiful, but sometimes daunting for the rest of us. Breaking it down like this into steps makes it seem more possible. Thank you, thank you, thank you!ReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenJune 19, 2011 - 8:26 am

    OH BECCA!!!!!!!!! This is SUPER!!!!!!!!! I too, have thought, “not me!” YOU have CONVINCED me otherwise on dyeing ribbon!!!!!!!!! I LOVE this!!!!!!!!!! ALL of your little tips on here a FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just think of all the people you are turning into wonderful card makers with your SUPER TIPS !!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU BECCA!!!!!!!!!!! :) WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Diana BJune 19, 2011 - 9:24 am

    Oh – I have a couple of spools of that ribbon – but have not gotten up the nerve to try to dye myself – I have bought some instead – oh silly me. So – I see it is pretty easy – will have to give it a go.ReplyCancel

  • Charlotte ZweigoronJune 19, 2011 - 1:33 pm

    I am thoroughly enjoying all these tips. My frugal tip has to do with all the little Stickles, Distress Stickles and, yes, even my 20 year old Scribbles that I am still using. I found an old two-level, spinning spice rack at the thrift store for 25 cents. It was harvest gold so that should tell you something about its age!

    Originally, it was to be used when I am working on miniatures because it put my project at a height where I didn’t have to bend over my crafting table and I could turn it to get at my project from different angles. All that changed when I started paper crafting in earnest!

    I keep a supply of packaging styrofoam we have gotten with items we have purchased over the last few years…just in case I’d need it some day. I pieced together several “slices” about 1 inch thick to fit the bottom of my spinning rack and, after making the appropriate sized holes (larger hole with small hole at the bottom to fit caps properly), I glued the puzzle-like pieces to the bottom shelf on the rack. (you cannot cut one to fit the whole circle and get it in… the support posts get in the way and the one from the thrift store had screws that were so rusted I could not take the posts off.) You can only use the outside edge of the circle very effectively. I use the interior of the circle for the most seldom used items and just have them tossed in… no special holes.

    I kept my Crystal Light oval-shaped packaging, cut them in half and glued them to the top shelf where I keep scissors, x-acto knife, homemade glimmer mists, pen, pencil, small ruler, tweezers, etc. I have one sturdy little box (from a gift) glued on that holds all my little bottles of alcohol inks. There are lots of different sized containers you can fit on the top. I used some pieces of TP paper tubes to keep round bottles of glue in place. Squeeze them all together, glue them to each other and the shelf and you will have so many things right at hand all the time.

    Now I have the perfect place to keep those little bottles & frequently used tools that used to clutter up my work space. All I have to do is give it a turn to see everything I have and stick it right back in its spot when I am done.ReplyCancel

  • sandi ackermanJune 19, 2011 - 3:58 pm

    That was fun. Being creative to create on the items for the cards, scrapbooks etc, is almost as much fun as doing the items themselves.ReplyCancel

  • Cindy ClickJune 19, 2011 - 9:37 pm

    Thank you so much for showing how to color seam binding. I have alot of inks and I can go crazy with any color I want. It looked so scary, but you showed the simplicity of it all. (I do that with alot of things, and have to remind myself, I can experiment and make mistakes!! And there are no rules to art) Love it.ReplyCancel

  • Marge (mer)June 19, 2011 - 10:59 pm

    Great video, Becca! I too LOVE to color my seam binding and usually use Copic markers — simply dab some on the inside of a baggie (I like the snack sized ones) and then I spritz with Colorless Blender and seal it up and squish it all around to coat it well. If it’s not dark enough, I use a bit more color until I LOVE it. It too dries lighter and you can definitely do more than one shade, if you like. SOOO fun to play with and the Snug Hug rayon wrinkles sooo easily/beautifully. Because I’m using the alcohol-based markers, it dries very quickly too!!! A little extra bonus!!! ;-)ReplyCancel

  • debraJune 20, 2011 - 8:35 am

    Beautiful! I’ve also wondered how to create that type of ribbon without getting a mess on my hands! We could always wear gloves, but why bother with them when this is so easy. As always, thanks for product and process information.ReplyCancel

  • LyndaJune 20, 2011 - 1:37 pm

    Becca, thank you for this wonderful tutorial! I’ve always wondered how easy/hard it would be to do custom colors, and now I know it is a snap!ReplyCancel

  • Gloria WestermanJune 21, 2011 - 3:01 pm

    Thank you for this tutorial……I knew your ribbon was a lot prettier than some I’ve seen….and also yours is a lot less expensive….thank you so much….I will have to try this….ReplyCancel

  • KelleyJuly 4, 2011 - 4:02 pm

    I love coloring my seam binding. I put ink from my Distress Reinker, some Perfect Pearls and water into a mini mister. I can mix any colors together and match anything. I love the look of multiple colors on the ribbon, too.ReplyCancel

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Hi there friends. There’s nothing like beginning the weekend! I took a break from my focus to finish up another card that had been started but not finished. It simply needed a sentiment. I picked out one that I truly treasure from Serendipity Stamps called No Matter What Road. Doesn’t that just make you nod your head – you know it’s true.  Not wanting to fuss further I simply stamped it down on my design paper.


I used a Martha Stewart Punch All Over Punch to make my cross panel.  With a bow and pearls to finish, I would say this is one of my simpler cards.   I sure don’t mind simple.  Speaking of keeping it simple, my post is very brief because I’m working today. 

SUPPLIES I USED
Stamps: Serendipity Stamps – No Matter What Road
Paper: K & Company – Classic K McKenna
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black
Accessories: MS Anywhere Punch – Floral Tile , Recollections Pearls, Ribbon, Prima Flowers, Leaf PIns, Clear Embossing Powder

See you soon!  Be good!!

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  • JessicaJune 18, 2011 - 7:12 am

    Good Morning Becca, I love the simplicity of this card. This shows me how cool the punch around the page really is! Lovely as always, Hugs
    JessicaReplyCancel

  • Beth B.June 18, 2011 - 7:16 am

    Love the simplicity of this gorgeous card, Becca! Showcases the gorgeous dp’s, the punch, and that beautiful bow! Have a fabulous weekend!ReplyCancel

  • chaunJune 18, 2011 - 7:17 am

    You know, I actually prefer simple. I make cards for my husband and grown sons, and they are not into “girlie”, with bows and pearls and glitz. I have to work hard to come up with masculine cards. Maybe you can help with that? I sure would appreciate it. Also, I make cards for people at church and family and friends, and I have to produce LOTS. I just can’t spend that much time on each card. Sometimes it’s quantity, not quality, I guess!
    Thanks for your blog.ReplyCancel

  • Connie GoodJune 18, 2011 - 7:21 am

    Very different but I love it as always. Great colors!ReplyCancel

  • HeatherJune 18, 2011 - 7:43 am

    Love the sentiment and of course the entire card :)ReplyCancel

  • Marilyn ClarkJune 18, 2011 - 7:49 am

    Beautiful card and I love the sentiment. TFS. Enjoy your weekend.ReplyCancel

  • Carol EJune 18, 2011 - 7:51 am

    The card is just beautiful, thank you for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Mary H.June 18, 2011 - 8:06 am

    Ah, simple you say? Lovely, I would say. I have this MS punch, will have to see if I can do something as beautiful as what you did here. Great combinations of colors and wonderful sentiment. TFSReplyCancel

  • KarenJune 18, 2011 - 8:21 am

    This is truly lovely. Noone who received this would think it is simple. The little flowers on the bow are so special.ReplyCancel

  • JeanJune 18, 2011 - 8:41 am

    Becca,
    I wish my “simple” looked as beautiful as your “simple” – thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • MarilynJune 18, 2011 - 8:47 am

    Lovely card! Love your bow, the flowers and pin. You do such pretty work!
    Enjoy your weekend.ReplyCancel

  • RebekkaJune 18, 2011 - 8:49 am

    Beautiful card and beautiful sentiment.ReplyCancel

  • annJune 18, 2011 - 8:55 am

    Beautiful card Becca, would you consider doing a video tutorial showing how you line up the Martha Stewart punch around the page punches? I am sure you have a trick that will make them more user friendly. thank youReplyCancel

  • Sheila - UKJune 18, 2011 - 9:14 am

    Gorgeous card Becca and as someone else….I wish my simple looked as beautiful as yours.
    Many thanks for sharing it with us.

    Love Sheila xxReplyCancel

  • MickieJune 18, 2011 - 9:18 am

    It may be simple but it is very elegant! I love that sentiment, so true! Have a blessed day and don’t work to hard.ReplyCancel

  • Evette K. CiampoJune 18, 2011 - 10:01 am

    If you think this is a simple card Becca I really could never show you my “simple” cards!!!!!!!!!! Yikes, this is sooooooooo beautiful. Elegant and I too love the sentiment. TY for sharing and God bless. Hugs.ReplyCancel

  • jean wilsonJune 18, 2011 - 10:05 am

    As always, this is a beautiful card…had looked at these new punches…now I see them in use…they are impressive! Watch out budget!!! :)ReplyCancel

  • bethannJune 18, 2011 - 10:08 am

    lovely and yes so true.ReplyCancel

  • BernieJune 18, 2011 - 10:12 am

    I love this card. As always great color combo and just plain beautiful. I am trying so hard to brake away from my usual monochromatic pastel cards and trying to learn to use patterned papers Seeing your cards everyday is such an inspiration and very educational. Thank you.
    Blessings BernieReplyCancel

  • Barbara GhigliottyJune 18, 2011 - 10:16 am

    Such a pretty card! I love the cross panel and beautiful sentiment ~ LOVE your gorgeous bow, too!!!
    Have a great day, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • auntie emJune 18, 2011 - 10:29 am

    So pretty! I love the sentiment.
    Thanks for sharing! :)ReplyCancel

  • michelle frasherJune 18, 2011 - 11:00 am

    it may be simple but it is those little touches you add to your cards that make them so lovely – the bow, the corsage pins, the pearls.ReplyCancel

  • Shirley LeeJune 18, 2011 - 11:08 am

    Becca, your cards are always so gorgeous. I bet even a half finished one is lovely. The sentiment is great. Gotta have that one. Enjoy your week-end.
    Shirley L.
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  • Francie (Montreal)June 18, 2011 - 11:14 am

    Nobody, absolutely nobody does ribbon and bows like you can. This is another wonderful example. Beautiful paper, sentiment, cross panel, and of course ribbon treatment. Pure beauty! Thx Becca for sharing this.ReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenJune 18, 2011 - 11:37 am

    This is soooo pretty Becca! I LOVE what you’ve done with the MS panel —going across the card like that!!!! I have a punch similar to that! You always help in finding new ways to use things! Thanks Becca!ReplyCancel

  • DelamaJune 18, 2011 - 12:08 pm

    I think the card is so cute. I love the colors you use and the cute bow. Thank you for sharing.
    Have a great weekend :)
    DelamaReplyCancel

  • Anne McIntoshJune 18, 2011 - 12:12 pm

    Another simply beautiful card. Even tho it’s simple to you, it is still a gorgeous example of layering/not layering. thank you for sharing your talents with us.ReplyCancel

  • cindy ClickJune 18, 2011 - 1:09 pm

    Simple is good, simple is elegant. I am nodding to “going home”ReplyCancel

  • Linda BandowJune 18, 2011 - 2:39 pm

    Your colours are so soothing and the card itself is lovely….you are the best!ReplyCancel

  • Melodie (England)June 18, 2011 - 3:10 pm

    Another absolutely beautifully accomplished card, Becca!! All of your recent cards, projects and tutorials have been stunning, as ever … you are an inspiration, always. A big ‘Thank You’ for sharing, and sending you Hugs xReplyCancel

  • SusanJune 18, 2011 - 4:42 pm

    What a terrific sentiment. Beautiful card as always Becca.ReplyCancel

  • AnneJune 18, 2011 - 4:42 pm

    Ooooh! Just love this colour combination…and the bow…and the pins…and the sentiment…and the paper…and the pearls…
    You do it every time, Becca!
    Hugs
    Anne (UK) xReplyCancel

  • DorothyJune 18, 2011 - 6:33 pm

    I love your flare and always enjoy your blogs, videos and newsletters. Blessings on your weekend!!ReplyCancel

  • Susan SJune 19, 2011 - 6:43 pm

    I absolutely love your simple cards because they are the only ones I attempt to copy :) Your other cards are absolutely lovely but I’m not into the details enough to attempt them!

    I love this card. I just got this MS punch in the mail the other day. I can’t wait to play with it (and the other 2 I got). What an ingenious idea for punches.ReplyCancel

  • Deb VandersteegJune 20, 2011 - 6:46 am

    This is a beauty Becca. I love the colors and the sentiment is beautiful. Lovely work girlie.

    Hugs and Blessings,
    DebReplyCancel

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Rescued from the scrap pile!!  Isn’t that every piece of paper’s dream?  Here’s my reasoning . . . if I’ve used it before then I must have love it!  I needed a quick card last night so I hit the scrap pile (sits next to the reject pile).  This was the left over from a pocket calendar that I did so I just shaved off the top of the pocket so that I would have a top panel.  The colors already worked, so in my process, that eliminated the hours I take to select paper (I think it is a sickness, lol).  I wanted to showcase this new sentiment (love, love, love) from Quietfire Design called With Heart, the Impossible Is Possible.  It’s so simple, pretty and true and just my luck that I could get it to fit inside Spellbinders Fancy Tags Two (backed with Spellbinders Labels Eighteen).  If that’s a sign of things to come – bring it!!


Not much to detail on this card, I gathered up my lace, seam binding and pearls and voila!!

Yesterday I had a little a-ha moment that makes me almost embarrassed that I tend to be a little bit impatient.  I had to pick up a couple…(okay 12) sheets of paper at Michaels for a project I’m currently working on.  Because it is, what it is, each sheet of paper has to be rung up individually.  The lady in line behind me kept tapping her foot, tapping her fingers, sighing, looking around and then a hrmph.  A minute later, tapping the foot, tapping the fingers, sigh, hrmph. (It became so patterned that I probably could have filled in for her, lol!!).   My goodness, she was sooooo over the top with it that I learned how truly unattractive being impatient is.  I had to bite my lip not to say something to protect the clerk (a very senior lady that is finding herself having to work again).  I’m fortunate, my Michaels is a dream and everyone there is soooo nice. 

SUPPLIES I USED
Stamps: Quietfire Design – With Heart, The Impossible Is Possible
Paper: K& Company, Bazzill
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Vintage Photo Distress Ink
Accessories:  Spellbinders Fancy Tags Two, Spellbinders Labels Eighteen, Lace, Seam Binding, Felt Flower, Zva Creative Pearls

Smooches friends, I’ll see you soon!!  I know I don’t really have to say this but . . . be nice to clerks, we may find ourselves there, some day.

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  • Edna BurgessJune 17, 2011 - 10:30 am

    Very pretty. I don’t know you you manage to come up with such great cards day after day but you do. An inspiration to each of us. EdnaReplyCancel

  • Debbie BJune 17, 2011 - 10:46 am

    Oh Becca, I know that person you are talking about. The one in line and the one that it back at work when she should be enjoying her later years. Maybe one day the woman in line will think about how she felt that day and wish she could take it back. Beautiful card Becca, You also have a beautiful heart!ReplyCancel

  • JoJoJune 17, 2011 - 10:48 am

    I love it! So many great applications! So creative the way you put it together!
    Have a blessed weekend!ReplyCancel

  • Sheila - UKJune 17, 2011 - 10:59 am

    Oh this is wonderful Becca…you just keep coming up with such amazing creations!! I love the colours that you have used and the bow, pearls and rose. Wish I had just a minute part of your wonderful creativeness oh and your patience.
    Have a lovely weekend.

    Love Sheila xxReplyCancel

  • raquelJune 17, 2011 - 11:00 am

    Good Morning Becca–hope you are having a wonderful Friday. I read your incident at Michaels–its true how some people do not understand the meaning of those that need to go back to work. It sounds like this young lady tapping away–might consider taking tap lessons–at least some music coming from her feet might bring a smile to her and learn that sometimes we just need to be a little patient. You bring a smile to my face each day and I am sure to all that visit your web. Have a wonderful weekend—and lets all make some music. RaquelReplyCancel

  • michelle frasherJune 17, 2011 - 11:01 am

    oh, your card is just so lovely. the color of the dp and that shade of pink work so well together. you have the knack/gift of putting all these things together into the most wonderful cards. thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • RaquelJune 17, 2011 - 11:09 am

    Good Morning Becca-hope you are having a wonderful Friday. I read your incident at Michaels. Its true there are so many out there that do not know what it means to have to go back to work. I think this young lady should consider taking tap lessons–maybe hearing the music from her feet will bring a smile to her and learn how to be a little bit more patient. You bring a smile to my face each day when I visit your web-so lets all just enjoy your beautiful ideas and make some music. Have a great weekend. Thanks for all you share with all of us–you are truly an angel. RaquelReplyCancel

  • Charlene DahlbergJune 17, 2011 - 11:11 am

    Becca

    You are just the BEST!! love the card – but really appreciate your words of wisdom regarding your trip to Michael’s.You are really an inspirationReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisJune 17, 2011 - 11:20 am

    Your card is so pretty. Very feminine with the beautiful bow and pretty rolled flower and half back pearls. I love the sentiment, something we all need is more heart. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • GerryJune 17, 2011 - 11:20 am

    Becca — I can totally appreciate the time it takes to pick out just the right colors. That is something that I agonize over, and because I have gathered so much paper, there are simply too many choices (not that I’m complaining). To further complicate the matter, I’ve downloaded DP modules from StampinUp and now can print whatever I want or need.ReplyCancel

  • Jean SJune 17, 2011 - 11:30 am

    Beautiful card Becca, love the color combo!ReplyCancel

  • Mary H.June 17, 2011 - 11:32 am

    I am so pleased with your comment about being nice to the clerks. They have to put up with an awful with all of us customers & our coupons! I admire their patience & courtesy, because most of the time they surely are. Occasionally I may get one that is not so much that way, but one never knows what kind of day the person is having. And yes, when I see an older lady behind the register, I can’t help but think “There but for the Grace of God”. In today’s economy, who knows??? And TFS such a lovely card. By YOUR standards, it is much simpler than your usual (I wish MY scraps & rejects should look so good!). Colors are wonderful, and the presentation is just lovely. Have a good weekend. HugsReplyCancel

  • cynthia beynonJune 17, 2011 - 11:34 am

    Becca: I just loved the colors you used right out of thescrap pile. some
    times that is the best place to go as you have used all the paper before.
    right at the mom;ent, I am making a peach card with lace. Has a look from
    ]the olden days. But what I learned to put on it, will make it look very
    modern. And all that is thanks to you Becc.a I sure have learned a lot
    from you.

    cynthiaReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenJune 17, 2011 - 11:47 am

    Becca,YOU’RE A SWEETIE!!!!!!!!! ( I’ve always wondered if others see those types of things in people!!! LOL) I figure, you go out in public, you NEED to be patient! Because we’re ALL FLAWED in some way!!!! AND we would HOPE others would be patient with us!!!!!!!!!!

    Your card is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!! I’m LOVING the colors you chose!!!!!!!! And that SWIRL OF THE PEARLS, even onto the seam binding! The lace is GORGEOUS!!!!!!!! SIGH!!!!! (I come here daily for moments of sighing!!!!!!! :) )ReplyCancel

  • MickieJune 17, 2011 - 12:03 pm

    Beautiful “scrap” card, LOL! You are so right, we all may be there and soon. I so HATE to hear and see people be rude to anyone working because of their own impatience or just plain old nasty rudeness.ReplyCancel

  • Sherry kJune 17, 2011 - 12:22 pm

    LOL – a quick card for you a little more involved for others. As a part time sales clerk thank you fir your story. So many people don’t allow enough time during their errands and then get impatient when they gave to wait. Might have been fun to ask her what the tune she was tapping out was. Thanks for sharing a lovely card. Just love the pearls over the ribbon and the layered dies. Blessings.ReplyCancel

  • Connie CJune 17, 2011 - 12:37 pm

    This card is so lovely. I know what you mean by scrap pile. My family gives me grief sometimes over my inability to throw anything away that might be used on a card or in a craft project! I “rummage sale” in the summer and got really lucky last weekend…found a box full of sewing supplies with about a dozen packages of assorted seam binding and lace in some yummy colors – all for $2. I appreciated your story about the impatient lady. We all need to say a kind word to any clerk or waittress that looks like they might be having a bad day…it could, like the clerk in your story, be us in that situation someday.ReplyCancel

  • ShannonJune 17, 2011 - 12:57 pm

    Gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • Marilyn ClarkJune 17, 2011 - 1:01 pm

    Your card is just stunning…..all of your cards are. Your talent is amazing. I try to treat people with patience and understanding and pray that God gives me the strength to do HIS will. Enjoy your weekend. God bless.ReplyCancel

  • Patty PriceJune 17, 2011 - 1:20 pm

    I really like your card. I’m wondering where you buy your pearl swirls…..
    Thanks for sharing!ReplyCancel

  • RebekkaJune 17, 2011 - 1:23 pm

    Gorgeous card Becca.ReplyCancel

  • Connie GoodJune 17, 2011 - 1:49 pm

    As always I love your card. Just Beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • Kelly SasJune 17, 2011 - 2:00 pm

    I feel sorry for people who cause so much stress in their life by getting upset at something as silly as having to wait in line for an extra few seconds. That poor clerk. I feel so sorry for older folks who HAVE to work.

    QUESTION: how do you get your pearls to adhere to your ribbon like that?ReplyCancel

  • ireneJune 17, 2011 - 2:17 pm

    I love these pearl swirls you use so beautifully. What product is this?ReplyCancel

  • CharlotteJune 17, 2011 - 3:03 pm

    WOW! Everything you create is so gorgeous! I only wish my “rejects” could be turned into something so beautiful! Love the way you have the pearls swirling up onto the ribbon! Another ingenious idea! Thank you for sharing with us!ReplyCancel

  • Peggy MJune 17, 2011 - 3:03 pm

    Lovely……………just lovely as can be. {{Hugs}}ReplyCancel

  • janeyJune 17, 2011 - 3:37 pm

    May I visit with you and “rummage” through your scrap and discarded piles??

    Beautiful, Becca!

    Too bad about the impatient customer, you did a good job of bitting your lip.ReplyCancel

  • SusanJune 17, 2011 - 3:56 pm

    How fitting your sentiment is to your story! Your heart showed compassion so the “impossible” impatient wait time, became possible.ReplyCancel

  • PhyllisJune 17, 2011 - 4:45 pm

    Bekka, I know what you mean. I just hate to see someone “abusing” someone else but in my case it was the Clerk that was disrespecting an elderly customer. It was clear to everyone that the customer was confused and with a little kindness, things would have progressed better than they did. I asked the customer if I could help her and she graciously accepted my offer. Once I got her to her car, I went back into the store and asked for the Manager who came right away. I told him what had happened and that I was no longer going to visit his store because someday, by the grace of God, I’ll be elderly and would hope people would treat me fairly and with respect. My first inclination was to fuss at the Clerk but then, wouldn’t that have just perpetuated a bad situation? I do not know what, if anything, happened but I felt good knowing I tried to behave (as my Moma always taught us) and sent someone on their way feeling OK about people in general. God Bless You and keep you in his loving embrace and thank you for always sharing your beautiful talent.ReplyCancel

  • FMJune 17, 2011 - 4:55 pm

    Beautiful card and such soft colors. I sure am glad that you didn’t throw your scraps away!! Patience is a virtue and so many people just don’t get it:( Have a wonderful weekend!ReplyCancel

  • Terri SJune 17, 2011 - 5:14 pm

    Gorgeous card as always. Doesn’t it make you sad that the impatient woman will be missing so much in life as she whizzes past the little things? You made me feel so much better about taking a lot of time to pick out the papers, etc. I’m in good company :)ReplyCancel

  • Rea CusterJune 17, 2011 - 6:19 pm

    Beautiful card, Becca. It’s great you could pull it together quickly. I understand what your saying about your experience at Michaels. I have that happen to me, and we have young checkers at mine. I think what people are annoyed with, is that we are in line ahead of them, and they wish they could just move past us, check out and be on with their “busy” lives. It really just conveys an attitude of “I’m better than you and I shouldn’t have to “wait”. I’m like you Becca, I try not to say anything, check out and leave, and thank God I’m NOT them.ReplyCancel

  • Ann I.June 17, 2011 - 6:29 pm

    Love this color combo! Thank you for sharing your lovely creations with us!ReplyCancel

  • MaryJune 17, 2011 - 6:54 pm

    I have worked in the meat dept. At walmart for the last year. I am sure getting an education on how people behave in the grocery store. You wouldn’t believe how many times I have had to return items to their proper place as people just lay things anywhere, when they decide they don’t want it. They don’t care if frozen stuff is left on a shelf where it will thaw and spoil. Then, they wonder why groceries are so expensive— cause the store has to cover the price of all the spoilage!ReplyCancel

  • CarolJune 17, 2011 - 7:02 pm

    Becca, You are so sweet…and that impatient woman ought to be ashamed of herself. Love your design by the way…thanks.ReplyCancel

  • RufusJune 17, 2011 - 8:40 pm

    Even your “quick” cards are lovely, Becca! Really like the lace and seam binding bow on this one. Also love the look of the pearl swirl brought up over the ribbon! As for the woman at Michael’s… someday she to will be older and hopefully will have learned if not patience at least manners! Seems we’re all to busy, busy, busy these days to bother with all the little social courtesy’s that make life so much more pleasant. Congrat’s on “turning the other cheek”. Hope that the rest of your day was much more pleasant!
    Hugs,
    R/ReplyCancel

  • LisaJune 17, 2011 - 8:54 pm

    Becca, that is so true. I used to manage hundreds of people. Then the bottom fell out and I haven’t been able to get anything more than cashiering at our local Target store. Most people are nice, but I did have one lady throw a dress at me, ha, ha!ReplyCancel

  • cindy ClickJune 17, 2011 - 9:14 pm

    Love the color combo. Love the new stamp too. Elegant as alwaysReplyCancel

  • Naomi A. of COJune 17, 2011 - 9:29 pm

    so true my friend…being impatient is very unbecoming at times and it takes episodes like the one you experienced to show us the way! Thanks for sharing!
    BlessingsReplyCancel

  • Linda BandowJune 17, 2011 - 9:35 pm

    Having spent a large portion of my working life in retail, I thank you on behalf of the clerk. Some folks have an overly large portion of self-importance that sometimes must be addressed. Even as a manager I was threatened by these folks….there simply is no pleasing some people. TFS this beautiful card.ReplyCancel

  • Betty GoodsonJune 17, 2011 - 9:44 pm

    Scrap pile, indeed!!!! I try to use mine too, even if just a strip across the card. Pretty paper is just that no matter how you use and you do make wonderful use of yours. I’m afraid that impatience is becoming an epedimic. I watch it everyday on our streets and highways, people weaving in and out and not really getting anywhere, but certainly endangering everyone else. And I’m afraid rudeness, without any concern how it will affect the other person, is just rampant. The Golden Rule stills applies or so it should. Kindness not only builds the other person up, it does the same for ones who give it. Bless you for not turning around and staring!!! Tempting though, huh???ReplyCancel

  • GinnyJune 17, 2011 - 10:14 pm

    You have inspired me to pull out my lace box when I make cards! I’ve done two cards with leftover bits that are too small for sewing projects, and they have turned out beautifully. Thanks for the continued inspiration!ReplyCancel

  • PatJune 18, 2011 - 5:26 am

    As usual another beautiful – and inspiring card. Love Suzanne’s stamps, I’ve bought several because of you – not blaming, thanking :o)
    I hate seeing rude customers – I was taught to be polite to everyone …oops! showing my age again. Growing up in New Jersey with all of our toll booths, my Mom always said hello, thank you & have a good day. We used to tease her “Mom, it’s their job” But, thankfully that sunk into my everyday thinking now. Whenever, I hear a rude customer I always make a point to be a little bit louder when acknowledging the cashier, especially if the person is still standing there (& they usually are). I think make the cashier’s day – who wants to be disrespected?ReplyCancel

  • Tami BJune 18, 2011 - 7:39 am

    Beautiful card. How did you do the pearl curlicue that wraps around the ribbon? As far as your Michael’s story goes, sad to say, but isn’t that just the way of our society now….it’s all about ME, the world revolves (or should revolve around me.)ReplyCancel

  • Barbara GhigliottyJune 18, 2011 - 10:14 am

    Another GORGEOUS card, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)June 18, 2011 - 11:51 am

    What a lucky little scrap – to grow up to be a lovely card. I’ll bet all the other little scraps are green with envy. It’s truly a work of art, Becca.

    The only thing worse than putting up with an impatient unhappy customer is to be that impatient unhappy customer. Like ‘they’ say, (who ever ‘they’ are) “Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle” We simply don’t know the background of someone’s life to make them behave poorly. Rejoice it’s not us.

    Big smiles and hugs!ReplyCancel

  • Terry YorkJune 18, 2011 - 1:50 pm

    Hi, Becca! A wonderful “scrap”card! Do you recall the collection name from K&Co.? I love this look and know I PROBABLY have this paper in my stash! lol Knowing the name wd help me locate it. THNX! AND thanks for all the wonderful tuts you do for all of us out here in blog land.
    Oh, wanted to let you know that I went to Home Depot and picked up some of the things to mk the peg bow maker. I think it will be wonderful for me as I have hand issues. (I use to actually tie LOTS of beautiful bows among other things at a design shop and sold them—even huge pew bows for weddings, but I had an autoimmune illness strike that crippled my hands almost overnight. SO, I am hopeful that this idea will help me tie bows once again! Very excited. ;-)~ TerryReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterJune 20, 2011 - 11:42 am

    Oh my so lovely and elegant!ReplyCancel

  • CherylJune 21, 2011 - 5:24 am

    Another gorgeous card, Becca! I love that you have rediscovered your lace!!
    I had to laugh when I read your note about Michaels. I work there everyday and the impatience can be a more than a little annoying.
    The registers keep track of stock so every item has to be done separately. I usually smile when I see them tapping their foot! Being a “paper addict” I particularly enjoy ringing up the paper because I get to see it and touch it! There is so much paper there that I often overlook some of the most beautiful pieces! I find most crafters a patient and understanding bunch! The ones tapping their foot only run in for one item and do not take the time to enjoy “browsing” the store.When the paper is marked down to 10 cents a sheet, I’ve bought 200 sheets! That takes awhile!!!LOLReplyCancel

  • KathyJune 26, 2011 - 10:24 pm

    Becca, I’m so glad to hear you have a scrap and reject pile too! I thought I was the only one! Blessings! KathyReplyCancel
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