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Good afternoon!!  Hope you really are doing fine on this glorious day.  I have a quick card to share and am working on some other things so I’m afraid this will be a short blurb.  It is a simple card and the more I look at the more it looks like a variation of yesterday.  Oh well, I think when I sat down, I had a lot on my mind – a yucky headache.  Just comforting to make my hands go through the movements sometimes . . . no worries.  I’m using one of the new releases from Our Daily Bread Designs called Porch – I love that vignette.


I used Spellbinders Fancy Tags Two as a decorative frill on the back of Spellbinders Labels Fourteen and topped it with Spellbinders Lacey Ovals.  As a crosswise element I added Spellbinders Jumbo Scalloped Border Petites and an element from Spellbinders Banner Basics One.  A little seam binding and pearls and I’m done :-)

SUPPLIES I USED
Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs – Porch
Paper: K & Co., Coredinations,  Bazzill
Ink: Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink, Versafine Onyx Black
Accessories: Spellbinders Fancy Tags Two, Spellbinders Labels Fourteen, Spellbinders Lacey Ovals, Spellbinders Jumbo Scalloped Border Petites, Spellbinders Banner Basics One, pearls, seam binding, felt heart ($1 Bin Michaels)

Smooches, you all are fab!  See ya tomorrow!

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  • SuAnneMay 10, 2011 - 2:38 pm

    What a beautiful card. Love the color combo’s – the pearl placements around the lacy oval, but I especially love how you stamped the wicker porch furniture stamp as kind of like a background, with the sentiment prominent over top. I love layering – whether it’s paper, or embellishments. I don’t know why I don’t layer stamps much. This gives me the incentive to experiment with that!. As always – thank you Becca for inspiring me once again.

    Take care!ReplyCancel

  • AnneMay 10, 2011 - 2:46 pm

    So sorry to hear that you have a headache, Becca. Do hope it lifts quickly :o)

    What a beautiful, peaceful card!
    Hugs
    Anne (UK) xReplyCancel

  • Bonnie GMay 10, 2011 - 2:47 pm

    This is a gorgeous card, Becca! I love these colors. They are some of my favorites. I really am impressed with how you seem to know just what to layer. Thanks for the inspiration.
    Bonnie GReplyCancel

  • JeanMay 10, 2011 - 2:47 pm

    Becca,
    What a beautiful card! You never cease to amaze me with the layers of paper and what you create with it. The embellishments add so much to the design. Thank you for sharing your creative thought process with us!ReplyCancel

  • Peggy LeeMay 10, 2011 - 2:53 pm

    Beautiful card. You do wonderful work. Take care of that headache!ReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)May 10, 2011 - 2:58 pm

    Sorry to hear about your headache. Hope it’s over quickly.

    I really like this one too. On first look, it’s another strong, handsome card. On a second peek, all the little touches become apparent. They don’t dominate but add buckets of charm to the overall look. Very very nice.

    Please go take whatever it is you take, aspirin, ibuprofen, or that other one that I can’t pronounce, nor spell. I hope you’ll feel like yourself very soon.ReplyCancel

  • Candy MillsMay 10, 2011 - 3:09 pm

    Another beauty, Becca.
    Love the stamp image.
    Sure hope your headache has disappeared by now!
    Hugs, CandyReplyCancel

  • FernandaMay 10, 2011 - 3:25 pm

    what a peaceful card! Hope you feel better soonReplyCancel

  • BernieMay 10, 2011 - 3:28 pm

    So sorry to hear that you have another headache. Dear heart whatever you are working on can wait. Take a brake and take care of yourself. I hope you’ll be feeling well in short order. LOVE the card.
    Blessings BernieReplyCancel

  • Donna RMay 10, 2011 - 3:28 pm

    Gorgeous! Love it.ReplyCancel

  • CarolBMay 10, 2011 - 3:32 pm

    Beautiful card, Becca. And I love your upbeat attitude; it always lifts my spirits as much as your cards and creativity do.ReplyCancel

  • Connie GoodMay 10, 2011 - 3:34 pm

    Love Love Love this card! Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • alsmouseMay 10, 2011 - 3:36 pm

    Super card, I love the layering of the background & sentiment stamps. Another inspiration card.
    I get migraines too & understand going though the motions even while having a headache. It is sometimes a good distraction from the pain. Hope you feel better soon.
    ~C8>ReplyCancel

  • MaryannMay 10, 2011 - 3:39 pm

    Another stunner from your hands Becca. It´s simply gorgeous, Just love how you´ve decorated with the small pearls here too. It looks sooo wonderful always.
    HAve a great day hun and hope the headache is soon gone again.ReplyCancel

  • alsmouseMay 10, 2011 - 3:40 pm

    A wonderful card with lots to inspire us. I love the layering of the background & sentiment stamps.
    I get migraines too & understand going through the motions while having one. It is a great distraction from the pain.
    ~C8>ReplyCancel

  • Betty MMay 10, 2011 - 4:49 pm

    Becca, this is a beautiful and serene card. I like the stamped image and the colors you chose. Beautiful design. Hope you’re feeling better soon!ReplyCancel

  • Marilyn ClarkMay 10, 2011 - 5:28 pm

    Sorry about your headache and hope you ae feeling better. Another beautiful card for us to enjoy. TFS.ReplyCancel

  • RhondaMay 10, 2011 - 5:30 pm

    I love the simplicity over the frills and fluff. Stunning.ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisMay 10, 2011 - 5:41 pm

    Very pretty card Becca, your card may resemble yesterdays but looks completely different. Just lovely. Love the color combination. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • Barbara LochridgeMay 10, 2011 - 5:54 pm

    Oh I think it is gorgeous, and it looks different enough to be considered it’s own design. I just love your blog and stop by all the time, but normally I am in a hurry and don’t comment.ReplyCancel

  • MarisaMay 10, 2011 - 5:56 pm

    Just love how you layer your focal image/sentiments. Gorgeous as always :)ReplyCancel

  • janeyMay 10, 2011 - 6:02 pm

    Love the paper, love the colors, love the statement, love it, love it, love it!!

    hugsReplyCancel

  • MaryellenMay 10, 2011 - 6:17 pm

    I like how you stamped over the porch image, it turned out very pretty.
    Hope you headache has gone away. Our butterfliles have hatched from
    their cocoons and are almost ready to be released! They are so pretty!ReplyCancel

  • KimMay 10, 2011 - 6:33 pm

    Absolutely beautiful card Becca. I love the colour and the bow. Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenMay 10, 2011 - 7:17 pm

    I LOVE ALL your little touches on this card Becca! Little heart on looks like a clothes pin! Pearls, stitching, bow & larger pearl!!! VERY NICE!!!!! :) Hope you’re feeling better!!!!!!!! Hugs!!!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • JOANMay 10, 2011 - 7:36 pm

    Wonderful!! I just needed that. It’s incredible how a small portion of God’s words can lift your spirit. God bless you!!!ReplyCancel

  • Robin BurgesonMay 10, 2011 - 8:21 pm

    How intriguing the heart on the clothespin! Your cards are always exceptional!ReplyCancel

  • Debby WaltersMay 10, 2011 - 10:21 pm

    You know, I really like how you used the porch as the background of your sentiment. I think this is perfect. Thanks as alwaysReplyCancel

  • RebekkaMay 11, 2011 - 12:00 am

    Gorgeous layout Becca. I can not believe you come up with so many creative ideas. I love this new set by ODB myself..ReplyCancel

  • Theresa BonettiMay 11, 2011 - 12:27 am

    Hi Becca, Hopefully your headache was short lived today and you were feeling better before long… Very nice card. I like the verse stamped over the porch image and the stitching around the edge. I’ve not stitched paper yet. I’m thinking the beginning/ending stitches are hidden under the embellishments? Anyone have any tips or tricks you’d like to share? Blessings..ReplyCancel

  • Susie SugarMay 11, 2011 - 3:00 am

    What a fab colour combo Becca , I love the papers and all the details
    Hugs Susie sugar xReplyCancel

  • Sheila - UKMay 11, 2011 - 3:11 am

    You may think it’s simple Becca but it’s beautiful!!! The pink heart looks great as an added touch of colour. Hope your headache is alot better today.

    Love Sheila xxReplyCancel

  • EileenMay 11, 2011 - 5:20 am

    Lovely card as always Becca……hope you are feeling a bit better now.
    LOL EileenReplyCancel

  • bonnie weissMay 11, 2011 - 5:42 am

    A very soothing card, Becca …you always seem to know how to make a simple thing, a beautiful thing.ReplyCancel

  • Cyndi EvansMay 11, 2011 - 6:38 am

    I love your card..who oh who makes the Bible verse stamp? You are so inspiring to me!ReplyCancel

  • Carolyn (Australia)May 11, 2011 - 6:57 am

    May the sentiment be true for you too! xxReplyCancel

  • sandi ackermanMay 11, 2011 - 8:09 am

    Becca, You probably answered this before, but how do you add the pearls. I have loads from my Mom and I would love to add them to cards. (some from your inspiration). Do you use those glue dots? I have those too. Thanks. The card does look nice.ReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterMay 11, 2011 - 9:10 am

    so very pretty, I just love that stamp behind the sentiment, great touch!ReplyCancel

  • Linda ScottMay 12, 2011 - 2:47 pm

    Hi Becca,
    Wonderful Tutorial I have my Friday Craft Group today.
    We are using our cuttlebugs today but when I get home the punches are coming out.
    Thanks for the inspiration.
    Hugs LindaReplyCancel

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Oh my goodness I almost forgot to pick a winner!!  Tragedy averted – I sure want someone to have that lovely Girls Paperie Paper!!  I went out to Random.org and here are the results:

My dear, just reach out to me through my contact page and leave your mailing address so that I can get it in the mail – both the paper and the buttons.   If there’s no response within 48 hours then I’ll pick another name.  Thanks to all who jumped in —  there’ll be more soon!

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  • JoyceMay 10, 2011 - 1:13 am

    Congrats to Carol!ReplyCancel

  • catMay 10, 2011 - 1:20 am

    Congratulation Carol!

    my turn next. :) lol :)ReplyCancel

  • MaryannMay 10, 2011 - 1:27 am

    Congratulation to the winner here. You´ll sure soon be able to create some wonderful work with these stunning papers.
    Thanks soo much for the chance Becca, you´re sooo generous always.
    Have a wonderful day everyone and lots of crafty fun, I hope.ReplyCancel

  • Cally YatesMay 10, 2011 - 3:37 am

    Well done Carol. I hope you enjoy your Candy
    Hugs
    Cally xReplyCancel

  • Sheila - UKMay 10, 2011 - 4:01 am

    Congratulations Carol…enjoy your candy and thanks again Becca.

    Love Sheila xxReplyCancel

  • Lori AragonMay 10, 2011 - 5:17 am

    Yay Carol! Enjoy :)ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisMay 10, 2011 - 5:45 am

    WTG!!! Carol enjoy your goodies you have some awesome blog candy coming your way. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • JessicaMay 10, 2011 - 7:49 am

    Congrats Carol, I know you’ll love the goodies!
    Hugs, JessicaReplyCancel

  • Carol RMay 10, 2011 - 7:51 am

    I’m just tickled pink to see that I won! All that luscious paper and the buttons too! Thank you Becca! Email has been sent with my address.ReplyCancel

  • Lori mMay 10, 2011 - 7:57 am

    Congrats Carol, enjoy those pretty things.

    Blessings, Lori mReplyCancel

  • Theresa BonettiMay 10, 2011 - 8:05 am

    Hooray for Carol! Have Fun :-)ReplyCancel

  • EileenMay 10, 2011 - 8:35 am

    Well done Carol you are a lucky girl! Hope you enjoy using that beautiful paper.
    LOL EileenReplyCancel

  • MelissaMay 10, 2011 - 9:29 am

    Congrats Carol! You lucky lucky girl!ReplyCancel

  • Nadine BaileyMay 10, 2011 - 10:02 am

    Congrats Carol… I hope you will share your creations with that paper and buttons.ReplyCancel

  • Miss GMay 10, 2011 - 10:38 am

    CONGRADS! Carol enjoy

    Thanks Becca for you acts of kindness and sharing!!!!

    Much love from TexasReplyCancel

  • JeanMay 10, 2011 - 10:44 am

    Congratulations to Carol. Becca, you are too cool to share!ReplyCancel

  • BarbaraMay 10, 2011 - 11:28 am

    I absolutely love your blog Becca! I only wish that there was some way for your pictures to show up in my Google Reader.
    :-) BarbaraReplyCancel

  • DawnllMay 10, 2011 - 1:56 pm

    Congrats to the winnerReplyCancel

  • janeyMay 10, 2011 - 2:13 pm

    It’s a neat thing when we are all pleased for the winner and it’s not even us…..

    hugsReplyCancel

  • Terri SMay 10, 2011 - 2:20 pm

    So happy for you, Carol. Nice blessing for you.ReplyCancel

  • Robin BurgesonMay 10, 2011 - 8:22 pm

    Congratulations, Carol. Have fun playing!ReplyCancel

  • MARIANMay 11, 2011 - 11:38 am

    c’est magnifique! bravo!
    quelle merveille!ReplyCancel

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Hi there blog friends!   I hope you had a marvelous Mother’s Day!  First things first, don’t forget that today is the last day to enter for the Girls Paperie blog candy found ——–>HERE.  I don’t know a cut off time, but I’ll be back with a winner some time tonight.  Otherwise, I’m back to kick off my new week with the Mojo Monday 190 Sketch.   Cool sketch as always and I can’t tell you how much I appreciate how this prepares me for the week.  It’s almost like the stretching you do before you start on your morning run — so this is the stretching and the run :-)  I’m using stamps from stampmaker extraordinaire – Claire, at Waltzingmouse Stamps.  Her designs are so well thought out and so darn clever – this card uses stamps from two different sets Very Vintage Labels No. 18 and Rescue Remedies.  Both of these are among my favorites, that is if there is such a thing as having a favorite – they’re all absolutely to die for!  Oh, did I mention that they match Spellbinders so all you do is stamp and cut?

I followed the sketch closely and layered a combination of Spellbinders Labels Eighteen and Spellbinders Labels Four instead of using a rectangle.  My ribbon crosses the front of the card but I also included Spellbinders Fleur de lis Accents border for interest.  I added some pearls and brads and lastly one from a set of Jolees hairpins.  I simply let the hairpin part attached to the flower – I think it gives the embellishment a special look.

SUPPLIES I USED
Stamps: Waltzingmouse Stamps – Very Vintage Labels No. 18, Rescue Remedies
Paper: DCWV, Bazzill
Ink: Versamark and Ivory Embossing Powder, Colorbox Chalk Ink – Chestnut Roan
Accessories: Spellbinders Labels Eighteen, Spellbinders Labels Four, Spellbinders Fleur de Lis Accents, ribbon, pearls, Jolees Hair pin

Happy Monday!  See you tomorrow!

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  • lois skiathitisMay 9, 2011 - 8:15 am

    Your card is just so lovely. If I might add it has a masculine flair to it. Nicely done. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • Kyle E.May 9, 2011 - 8:17 am

    Beautiful card, as always!! Would you be kind enough to list the supplies you used?ReplyCancel

  • Darla WelchMay 9, 2011 - 8:17 am

    Love the card display holder! Did you make it?ReplyCancel

  • Susie SugarMay 9, 2011 - 8:20 am

    Stunning card , great embellishments Becca and fab stamping
    Hugs Susie Sugar xReplyCancel

  • sandi ackermanMay 9, 2011 - 8:20 am

    Nice card! oops no supplies. What is the type of ink you use on a regular basis?

    /ReplyCancel

  • Elaine AllenMay 9, 2011 - 8:26 am

    Becca –

    This is stunning! I really love how this looks. The sentiment is priceless.

    Elaine AllenReplyCancel

  • Sheila - UKMay 9, 2011 - 8:31 am

    Becca you always amaze me with the different colours yo use and the always look perfect together. As always your card is so beautiful. I thought the embellishment was a hair pin and it looks great. Oh and I love the sentiment.
    Happy Monday to you too.

    Love Sheila xxReplyCancel

  • Millie SpeckMay 9, 2011 - 8:35 am

    Oh Becca, your card is lovely and is a perfect example of the question I have been asking. How do you do the inside of this card? With the beautiful dark blue cardstock, how do you put a verse, saying, etc. on the inside? Oh, please share with us how to do the insides of a card to make them nice. Big hugs from Nebraska.ReplyCancel

  • Carol RMay 9, 2011 - 8:39 am

    Clever use of the hairpiece! Beautiful card!ReplyCancel

  • CharletteMay 9, 2011 - 8:44 am

    I love the colors on this card! Actually the more I look at the more I love it!
    The sentiment is such a true statement friends are the cure for almost anything! Well I truly know mine are. Oh and by the way give it up to where you got you new card holder I REALLY NEED that! Just to display my cards that my sister makes me, I hate putting them away but I do save each and every card I receive. Hope you had a great Mother’s Day! TFSReplyCancel

  • Barbara WilsonMay 9, 2011 - 8:55 am

    Wonderful card and sentiment.ReplyCancel

  • janeyMay 9, 2011 - 8:56 am

    Stunning, Becca ! I love the color combinations…..and the paper!

    hugsReplyCancel

  • RebekkaMay 9, 2011 - 9:05 am

    This is stunning Becca. Love that sentiment and gorgeous color combo.ReplyCancel

  • TerriMay 9, 2011 - 9:16 am

    Becca, your cards are like a breath of sunshine!ReplyCancel

  • Michelle H.May 9, 2011 - 9:17 am

    So pretty! I love the sentiment on this card. Thanks Becca!ReplyCancel

  • bonnie weissMay 9, 2011 - 9:24 am

    Very pretty colour combo, Becca and of course, you nailed the Mojo sketch!ReplyCancel

  • Naomi A. of ColoradoMay 9, 2011 - 9:25 am

    What a beautiful card. Love the color combinations you used! Where did you get the stand?
    BlessingsReplyCancel

  • Clare CurcioMay 9, 2011 - 10:15 am

    I love it, Becca! The colors are WOW!ReplyCancel

  • FernandaMay 9, 2011 - 10:16 am

    love this color combo w/ that cute hairpin! Can you please share where you got that ribbon-just gorgeuos!ReplyCancel

  • yvonne TuneMay 9, 2011 - 10:25 am

    Love all your card Becca
    but the little black stand shows the Card off beautifullyReplyCancel

  • Marilyn ClarkMay 9, 2011 - 10:30 am

    Beautiful.TFS. God bless and have a great day.ReplyCancel

  • JessicaMay 9, 2011 - 10:44 am

    When I first looked at the card, I thought the hair pin thingy was supposed to represent a fork! lol The stamp has the feel of a recipe, so the fork made sense. But the hair pin also makes sense because we’re talking about friendship. Either way, this is a beautiful card! I love the colors. Beca, my friend, you’ve done it again.
    Hugs, JessicaReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenMay 9, 2011 - 10:46 am

    ABSOLUTELY “LOVELY!!!!” :) I LOVE the teal printed paper!!!! & YES, I DID notice the hair pin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That’s SO NEAT!!!!!!!! Could even be a little gift to the recipient!!!!!!!!! VERY NICE!!!!!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • DelamaMay 9, 2011 - 12:11 pm

    I like the card and the colors you choose and I like the saying you pick, too. Thank you for sharing.
    Have a great day :)
    DelamaReplyCancel

  • BernieMay 9, 2011 - 12:57 pm

    Becca you crack me up. Seems everyday you say “one of or among my favorites” and it always make me smile. I think everything in my craft room is one of ‘my favorites’ as well. If you ever have a poll asking what is your favorite (fill in the blank) I’ll be stumped. It would be as difficult as picking my favorite child.
    I love everything about this card. What a wonderful sentiment. The colors are stunning and that blue paper is so rich.
    Blessings BernieReplyCancel

  • PmmMay 9, 2011 - 1:02 pm

    Love this card, and I do love Claire’s stamp designs! It is really neat how you only show a part of the background SB shape- will have to try that out-of-the-box (out of the die cut machine?) thinking myself!ReplyCancel

  • Stacy O'DellMay 9, 2011 - 1:15 pm

    You are awesome to be giving away all this beautiful paper! And I LOVE The Girls’ Paperie! and surprised you can part with it (smile!). Thanks much for all the time and effort sharing your talents–we sure enjoy them and look forward to all your posts. -StacyReplyCancel

  • JANE GRANTMay 9, 2011 - 1:23 pm

    Hey Becca
    I have a question for you. Why is it that when I get emails from your website I get the same card when I open the letter. For instance I hadn’t opened my mail for over a week so there were several there, when I opened several of the they were the Balm Of Friendship card. This happens all the time. Am I doing something wrong? I can go to the archives and find different cards but that takes a long time. I’d like to have a different one each day like I used to get before you changed the website. Can you help me out. Love all your cards but wish I didn’t have to search so hard to find them during the week.
    ’til He shouts
    JaneReplyCancel

  • JeanMay 9, 2011 - 4:00 pm

    Love the card and the color combo. Thank you for inspiring us!ReplyCancel

  • Debby WaltersMay 9, 2011 - 5:12 pm

    fantastic as always Becca. Wish I had your get up and go. By the time I I have a couple of days off from flying, I have to spend that time catching up on household chores. Magnificent card sweetie.ReplyCancel

  • auntie emMay 9, 2011 - 6:13 pm

    Your card is so pretty! I love the blue and beige. The little hairclip trim is sweet and the little frill of lace peeking over the ribbon is such a nice touch.
    Thank you for sharing! :)ReplyCancel

  • MickieMay 9, 2011 - 8:30 pm

    Another beautiful art expression. Your work never ceases to amaze me.ReplyCancel

  • Marlena M.May 10, 2011 - 5:42 am

    Becca, this is really nice. It seems a tweak different from your usual style, but classy just the same. I can’t put my finger on what is different though….
    maybe it’s the blue?
    Either way, it just shows your endless talent and versatility!ReplyCancel

  • GailMay 10, 2011 - 7:32 am

    Beautiful card Becca! I see where the DP is from DCWV. Do you recall which paper pad it’s from? It’s just beautiful…but then I have a thing for anything blue!ReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterMay 10, 2011 - 9:32 am

    Love this color combo, neat embellishing of the ribbon!ReplyCancel

  • MyMelissaMay 10, 2011 - 9:33 am

    Becca… a hairpin… SERIOUSLY? Girl… you never cease to amaze me!ReplyCancel

  • Deborah FringsMay 10, 2011 - 10:40 am

    Absoutely gorgeous! Love the rich colours you’ve used in your card. Don’t think I’ve ever seen a hairpin in the design before though!! It’s fab!ReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)May 10, 2011 - 11:54 am

    Love it! It’s got a certain “je ne sais quoi” about it. I think the men in my life would like it too. It’s purposeful and handsome, rather than beautiful or fluffy. What I enjoy about your work is that you create in so many different modes. I get stuck (right now in fluffy) and can’t seem to escape when I want to. Recently I had to make a 65th b/d card for my d.h.. It wasn’t fun. Indeed, it was the most difficult thing in the world. I did it, but oh boy, did I sweat! But enough about me. Your card is fabulous. Thank you so much for giving us so many ideas to get our creative cylinders firing. You’re the best!ReplyCancel

  • JuleeMay 10, 2011 - 12:43 pm

    Oh, this is just beautiful! I adore those little gold pearl accents on your background. As always, your card is filled with breathtaking detail. Thanks for playing along with Mojo Monday!ReplyCancel

  • Niki EstesMay 10, 2011 - 4:39 pm

    Becca, this is just gorgeous!!ReplyCancel
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