 
Hi there blog friends! I thought I’d try my hand at another Christmas card. Two down, umpteen to go! I’ll have to admit that I’m still fumbling trying to remember which was my favorite paper of the season and oh, by the way, where is it? To me, making Christmas cards is almost a hobby unto itself. I mean, I have my stash and then I have my Christmas stash. You know what I mean :-) I’m using one of the new June releases of JustRite Stamps called Deck the Halls. It has the cutest ornaments and they were designed to match a new Spellbinders 2011 Heirloom Ornament Die. For variety, it’s a perfect compliment to last years die and the shape for this year is short and squat.
I created a base using Spellbinders Fancy Tags Three (cut four times and mounted on a square), then I added Spellbinders Lotus Pendant cut from foil. I then cut my ornament using Spellbinders Heirloom 2011 (I trimmed the margin off of my ornament after cutting because I decided the white was too stark ) and mounted the “believe” panel using Spellbinders Pinking Circles SM and my 1 1/4″ round punch. Grrr….that middle red sure thows my camera off. I finished up with some bling and sparkly ribbon tied up like a gift. I can’t wait to dig into more of my Christmas papers and stamps. By the way – can you believe the Christmas stuff is already going out at Hobby Lobby? Yay! I think . . .
So glad you loved the crochet roses and pattern, I hope to have more time to whip a few up. Have a glorious day friends!
 Hi there friends, so many of you asked for the pattern for the crochet roses. Don’t crochet? I’ve done you one better, if you don’t crochet, I have a couple of links for you, where you can get these relatively inexpensively. I think they are such a sweet addition to a card, but just as sweet as a brooch, on a package or on a head band!! I think I’m dreaming of these in chenille, fine crochet thread, mohair and maybe even wool to be felted. By the way, this is a beginners crochet project, so if you don’t know how and want to learn, this is a perfect project to consider :-)
Leaving a 10″ length for sewing, chain 57.
Row 1: Dc in sixth ch from hook , *ch 2, skip next 2 chs, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch; repeat from * across: 36 sps.
Row 2: Ch 3, turn; 5 dc in next ch-2 sp, sc in next ch-2 sp, (6 dc in next ch-2 sp, sc in next ch-2 sp) 5 times, (9 dc in next ch-2 sp, sc in next ch-2 sp) 5 times, (12 dc in next ch-2 sp, sc in next sp) 7 times;
Finish off leaving a 10″ length for sewing.
Roll beginning with the first cluster of 6 dc. As you roll, take a securing stitch on the bottom to keep the rose in place and place a stitch about every half inch to inch as you roll. Once you reach the end, tie off burying knot.
Here are some I found on Etsy:
(Please note, I have not purchased from these Etsy vendors and am providing links for convenience.)
Thanks for stopping by, see you soon!!
Hi there blog friends, I have a quick card to share with you today. What a great sentiment, right?!? You know I’m all about the sentiment. In the days where I used to buy greeting cards, I’m the person that would be on the card aisle for hours reading . No such thing as a quick trip to grab a card, because the sentiment has to be, just right!! I have to admit that this has a lot of weight in what I pick to work with on each card. The sentiment is rarely an afterthought. This one is from Our Daily Bread Designs – Full of Grace Collection called Each Minute.
I think one of my favorite combinations is Spellbinders Fleur de Lis Squares and Spellbinders Parisian Motifs. This was almost my card yesterday but I couldn’t work out some clashes so I decided to save it for another try later. I love it when that happens because when I come back to it, it’s usually a quick card! I stacked those two elements and cut a frame from the Parisian Accent with Spellbinders Classic Squares LG. Then I echoed some of the same elements on the inside of the card. My rose is made using my Rolled Flower Tutorial I did back in January and the bow is my Figure Eight Loops Peg Bow, done with wider ribbon. You can see the inside of my card below.
Hugs friends, if you could only see what I’ve been working with this week!! Top secret stuff, for sure!! I can’t wait until you can see all the good, good, good stuff that’s coming!!!
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Wow Becca!! This is a simple and elegant card. I just love the way you think out of the box with the tag dies and border/corner punches. Amazing Becca…thanks for your inspiration today –big hugs
Absolutely gorgeous Becca!!….and ‘I believe’ you bring us the most amazing cards and projects!
Love Sheila xx
Wow! I’ve never made all my Christmas cards, and doubt this will be the year to start, but you’ve given me inspiration, at least.
Hey Becca,
I too have my stash, and my Christmas stash, I keep all my christmas stamps together and the rest of the stash is in a box all by itself too. I just pull out the box and the stamps and get to making cards. In fact I should be getting them out now. It’s never too early to start on the cards. I love your card. Is that bow from christmas ribbon, or just a pretty gold? I’ve seen ribbon like that in the big bags of bows you find in the gift wrap section at Christmas time… Well at Halloween really! lol, I’m not surprised at the Christmas stuff going out early. The earlier, the more money they can make.
Thanks for sharing your lovely card! I really wish I could afford all the nesties! You always make such beautiful things with them.
Hugs, Jessica
Love it! Have a great day!
I love Christmas cards made this time of year. The colours and designs are always a switch up from the traditional seasonal colours we seem to turn to closer to the season. Your ornament centered on the gold and white medallions are gorgeous and the trims are gorgeous.
Thanks for sharing! :)
This is soooooooo gorgeous Becca. I just love how it turned out. I too have a special chrstmas stash and I admit, it´s been tucked away here since JAnuary, so I can´t really get into christmascards yet, as I simply don´t have space for all here yet. But boy I just love to see your wonderful creations, and I have definately go many ideas for when my time comes too. These stamps are just awesome and so are the dies, so guess, we´ll have to shop a bit more before christmas LOL.
HAve a great day hun and thanks for all the great shres here again.
Very pretty. Thinking Christmas already is smart, but I’m still working on monthly birthdays and events. Edna
Absolutely gorgeous – and so festive for the season!!
This is stunning!
Oh Becca, lol, we have only had a hint of summer weather and you are showing us Christmas! I love the creative eye you have for putting together such lovely layers. I am happy you hinted the camera did not pick up the red on your ornament because it surprised me too.
Beautiful card and someone will be a very lucky recipient.
Seasons Greetings!
Cindy
This is very unique and fabulous… great job Becca!
I love this Christmas card! Maybe I should start planning my Christmas cards so I don’t have to burn the midnight oil in December!
Another really gorgeous card, Becca! It’s always such a pleasure to check in on your blog each day ~ Thanks so much!
By the way, regarding your Prima giveaway, my fave color palette is still pink, black and white (I think I’m supposed to tell you that each day?)
Have a wonderful day….Barb
Beautiful card, Becca. Love what you did with the Spellbinders. Another gem from Becca!
Shirley L.
Roseville, CA
Wow Becca this is breathtaking. That Spellbinders Lotus Pendant cut from foil really is stunning and makes the rest of the card just pop in such a beautiful way.
Blessings Bernie
Oh Becca, I have my stash and my Christmas Stash also.
Your card is just beautiful as always.
Gorgeous
Beautiful
pretty
elegant
everything good!
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love
**Milu**
This is lovely. Love the ornament and how you have embellished, it looks like a package tied up with a pretty bow. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-D
Another beautiful card courtesy of Becca. And YES, I can believe that Christmas crafting is at HL! In retail, the name of the game is who gets it out fastest wins! I hate it, but that’s the way it is. Keep amazing us with your talent!
OOOOHHHH this card is so gorgeous !! I keep thinking I will get going on Christmas cards — but here I am – just getting Father’s Day cards done!! Have you heard that Michael’s is now carrying Copics?? How cool is that????
Hi Becca, I just love today’s card with ornament die that you used.
Thanks for the inspiration!
Another “OH WOW!” card! That is just gorgeous! Your work never ceases to amaze me!!!!
The way you combine and match the dies in so many ways is just fantastic and exceptional. This is another stunning card courtesy of your brilliant brain, Becca.
This is such a clean and beautiful card!!! I love your work Becca…and you never cease to amaze me with new ideas! Thanks for sharing!
~hugs~
YOU ARE SO CLEVER!! Adding 4 tags to a square to create a unique background shape. How cool is that!! I just love your cards. I can’t wait to see a new one each day. Thanks fo giving me such inspiration!!
Gorgeous card. I love the Lotus pendant cut from foil. That ornament is really cute.
Simply elegant and beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
Wow and wow- a stunning card Becca. Anne x
Das ist ja wieder eine super Karte.
LG Eve
Beautiful! Always good to start on projects early.
I love Christmas. Anyone would be thrilled to get this card. You have inspired me to get started on my Christmas cards.
Becca, as usual you have created another beautiful card. This will inspire all of us to start on Christmas Cards now. Thank you for sharing.
very nice. getting started on your Xmas stuff. Something I should be doing that’s for sure. Love the layers.
Ohhhhhh, soooooo pretty! I gotta have that lotus die, just gotta have it. You are such an enabler you stinker, LOL!
HI BECCA ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL CARD FROM THE IDEAS IN BECCA’S MIND. AND ITS WELL WORTH SEEING. AND THE PERSON
]WHO RECEIVED THIS CARD WILL KNOW ITS A BECCA CARD AND
WILL BE KIEEPING IT. I WOULD SAV E ALL MY BECCA CARDS IF I\
EVER RECEIVED ONE.
CYNTHIA
That ribbon is so rich looking on your design
blessings to you
BECCA I FORGOT TO TYPE IN MY FAVORITE COLORS. PURPLE,
OLIVE GREEN, AND BLUE. THEY REALLY COME ACROSS GREAT.
TOMORROW WILL PROBABY BE ANOTHER CLOR.
CYNTHIA
Hi Becca, At the risk of repeating myself, you are a genius with die cuts. I would not have thought to cut out four dies and put them together as one. You continue to amaze! You have got me thinking maybe I should make a Christmas Card or two…see you are an inspiration.
Oh my – absolutely love it – the gold foil looks like metal – precious metal no less. Gorgeous card!
VERY PRETTY!!!!!!! Looks a little different from your usual!!!!! AND looks like a present all wrapped up with the bow! :) I myself, just CAN’T get into making Christmas cards yet!!!!!!!!! I LIKE it when others do though! Makes me feel like there is hope that I too could get going on them!!!!!!!! LOL
That lotus pendant foil behind your ornament is beautiful. Thanks for the Becca Bit regarding making your own buttons today too!
Gorgeous! I love the way that you layer all the spellbinders. Christmas stuff at Hobby Lobby already?? Are you serious? Well, I guess that means no excuse to put off starting on the Christmas cards. Although, seriously I’ve already got more than enough Christmas stuff in the stash! Like your Becca Bit, too. I agree with you the toothed ones can be a bit pricey, but make life a LOT easier!
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Gorgeous card..enough said!
This is a gorgeous card – I definitely need to make a few Christmas cards but just can’t seem to get in the mood! I think I have the Spellbinders ornaments from last year so maybe I will dig them out and at least try to make one. Thanks for the inspiration – and Christmas really isn’t very far away.
So beautiful Becca, love how you gave it lots of dimension with the die cuts. Hugs P.S. I have been working on Christmas cards too. Great minds think alike.
Beautiful card – I love the way you create your layered pieces using multiple die cuts – very unusual and pretty frames that really showcase your images! It is hard to believe that we are already showing Christmas goodies – Just Rite came out with some really beautiful stamp sets – and, yes I bought them already! This is a first for me, this early in the year. But they were so pretty that I couldn’t resist! Now, to start making some cards with them…