Hi there blog friends, what a day! This morning I settled down with a cup of Raspberry Chocolate Truffle coffee (new to me) out of my Keurig and I thought how much better can today get? It’s a glorious day and I’ve been working my rear off behind the scenes on fun things. So I’m happy to say that I’m finally ready to run the tutorial on the Pop Up Bird Cage. I’ve broken it down into logical parts, so come see me tomorrow for the first part, okay? Also it will not seem daunting at all the way I have it broken down. All I ask is that you come with your “I Can Do It” mantra tucked under your hat. Even if you haven’t purchased these dies, there’s something in it for you!! I walk you through making the card/gift box so that you can use it for other occasions as well :-)
Now, for my card today I wanted to play around with vellum again for a vintage look. I’m pleased that the acrylic overlay I could never figure out how to use (from Hambly Screen Prints) looks fabulous behind the vellum. I’ll have to try that trick again, lol!! This is the flattest card I make, but I’m good with that. Since I’m able to build things on the pocket, I can get away with next to nothing on the pull out panel itself. Also, since I don’t have to leave room for a sentiment to show, you can really get carried away on the pocket!
I’m working with a new sentiment from Quietfire Design called You Use a Glass Mirror. I paired it up with some Fleur de Lis embellishment stamps from Quietfire as well. Just something different from my craft table!
SUPPLIES I USED |
Stamps: Quietfire Design – You Use a Glass Mirror,
Paper: Vellum – Unknown, Hambly Screen Print Acetate, Coredinations, Bazzill
Ink: Colorbox Chalk Ink – Chestnut Roan
Accessories: JBH Vintage Button, Seam Binding, Recollections Pearls, Lace, EK Success Scallop Border Punch (Michaels)
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Thanks for your patience while I figured out the best way to present this tutorial – I know quite a few of you have emailed me about it. New stuff is on the horizon so this is a great time for me to get this done. Be sure to stop in tomorrow!
That is easy peasy!! Will be trying that as I have a stash of vellum that I could never figure out what to do with. LOL Thanks Becca!
Wow, Becca, ask and ye shall receive! Can’t believe you got a Becca Bit done on this already. Thanks, very clear and straightforward. Looking forward to tomorrow’s Bird cage!
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Becca — thanks for taking the time from your very busy day (and evening) to make this Becca Bit for us. You are wonderful!
Wonderful and easy too. I hope to use it soon thanks again
Yes you are right….very easy…will give it a go….tfs
I just love vellum and it’s nice to see you using it. Thanks for the lovely pocket-does look super easy!
thank you so much! I was trying to figure out how you did it. Gorgeous way to present a unique card.
Thanks Becca for taking the time to make this tutorial. :)
I think of all the cards I have seen your vellum accented cards are the most beautiful. I love vellum for it’s delicate touch and rich look, many, many moons ago I learned drafting and fell in love with that paper. I’ve forgotten all of that and wish I could remember it all now, it would so help with my lack of skill. Anyway, gorgeous, you have a God blessed talent my sister in Christ! Praise the Lord for finding your blog and for giving us the joy of this craft!
Good morning Becca ~ Thank you for providing this tutorial for making a pocket for cards. It looks easy enough for someone who is “all thumbs” so I’m going to try it:) Your tutorials are always concise and easy to follow. Vellum is so pretty and I would like to work with it more. Thanks again, Blessings.
Another wonderful Becca Bit. Thanks for showing us how, it was easy peasy. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-D
Very neat!
Oh my goodness!! Is this something new and different or what? I feel like I’m running like mad just to keep up with all these new things of yours I want to try……..AND…….I’m not the one with the vision, then the engineering of it, the paper selection process, the production, the filming , the directions, and the posting!! Wow! I dare say you move like the wind with this gift of yours.
This card is so beautiful and classic and I move it to the top of my “next card to make” list ! So beautiful Becca…….Thank you!!!!
You are the most generous person, Becca. Thanks so much for dipping into your precious evening time to teach us this wonderful technique. I adore vellum but find it difficult to get along with, sometimes, umm, make that all the time. The pocket looks like something I can do. And does it ever dress up a card. Love it.
Oh thank you for doing this, Becca. We certainly are a visual lot here at your blog, aren’t we. The pocket does not look difficult at all. I just made something like this on a much smaller scale as a gift card pocket on the inside of a baby card. I have vellum and never used it because I had no idea what to do with it. It makes a pretty card look so “fussy” and it’s not. Love it !
oxoxox
Oh, this is soooo much easier than I’d imagined. Thanks, Becca!
Wow thanks for taking the time to make this Becca Bit for us. I don’t know how you find the time to get everything done. Takes me forever to make a card.
Blessings Bernie
Hi Love the Becca Bit’s !! This was perfect. Will try this on a card. Thanks for the video on how to do!! Thank-you for taking the time to do this for us
Hugs
Monica M
Another great Becca Bit. The tape really doesn’t show at all.
Another great practical bit.
Thanks Becca
pat
Hi Becca, I wanted to say a huge THANKYOU for all your inspiration you give out to all your followers. Love the latest card and just cant wait to see the birdcage evolve tomorow. Love Vera x
Just viewed this yesterday and found it really informative. Now I think I really can make a vellum pocket. Thanks so much Becca!! Your videos and directions on your blog both have helped me sssssssssoooooooo much. You are a great teacher, card maker, creative genius. Hugs. ekc