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Hi there blog friends!! I have to admit that after I got done with this card I was pleased — it’s different!  It almost looks like filigree to me. I’m using some of this months new releases with JustRite Stamps and several Spellbinders templates to get the effect; I used JustRite Stampers Faith and Forever Friends sets.
Isn’t this layer-a-licious?  I used Spellbinders Grand Squares to cut out all the levels up to Spellbinders Fleur de Lis Squares.  I’m soooo in love with the perfect square and the embossed (beveled) edges – they finish a card so nicely.  After setting the Fleur de Lis Squares in place I cut four of the large symmetrical posts from Spellbinders Elegant Posts then cut arrow end off and trimmed the big end.  On top of that I stacked Spellbinders Classic Squares LG and Spellbinders Classic Squares SM and finished by cutting my sentiment out with Spellbinders Classic Circles LG.

Oh, I found Recollections Pearls in chocolate!!  I know you can color them but I love them when they are already the color I need.  I just didn’t have the heart to put ribbon on this card – it’s soooo busy and I didn’t want to disturb the symmetry. 

SUPPLIES I USED
Stamps: JustRite Stampers – Faith, Forever Friends
Paper: Die Cuts with a View – Mademoiselle, Coredinations – Java Bean
Ink: Colorbox Chalk Ink – Chestnut Roan
Accessories: Spellbinders Fleur de Lis Squares, Spellbinders Elegant Posts, Spellbinders Classic Squares SM, Spellbinders Classic Squares LG, Spellbinders Standard Circles LG, Spellbinders Grand Squares, Recollections Pearls

Well, it’s early and coffee is calling my name – off to have some and sort out the day.  Be good friends – ha-ha, you always are!!

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  • TerriApril 22, 2011 - 8:03 am

    Gorgeous card Becca.

    Ter ;)ReplyCancel

  • Miss GApril 22, 2011 - 8:07 am

    Good Morning Becca

    what a beautiful card the color combo and sentiment just wonderful.
    I visit your site daily it helps to make my day. Thank you for sharing

    Happy Easter Becca to you and yours!ReplyCancel

  • MichelleApril 22, 2011 - 8:13 am

    Oh My this is pretty! I love the spellbinders die that makes it so lacy. That just right stamp is nice and those pretty little pearls. Sigh!ReplyCancel

  • MaryannApril 22, 2011 - 8:17 am

    Wauw this is just amazing as always hun. I just love these colors here, and I have never seen any pears or anything at all in this chocolate color here, but it sure looks awesome. Your whole card is a real stunner.
    Have a wonderful Easter hun.ReplyCancel

  • Yvonne NicholsonApril 22, 2011 - 8:17 am

    Hi Becca,

    Just love your colour combo and the use of the Nesties, you sure know how to put them together.
    I visit your blog every day .
    Have a Happy Easter and weekend.ReplyCancel

  • Mrs. HamApril 22, 2011 - 8:18 am

    Beautiful Becca.ReplyCancel

  • Diane HApril 22, 2011 - 8:19 am

    So elegant and pretty…….as always…enjoy your coffee!!ReplyCancel

  • Kim NApril 22, 2011 - 8:19 am

    This is one of my favorites!! I love the chocolate and cream along with all the “filigree”, just perfect!!
    Happy Easter…..ReplyCancel

  • chrisdApril 22, 2011 - 8:20 am

    What a beautiful card and early Easter Blessings to you and your family.ReplyCancel

  • lacyquilterApril 22, 2011 - 8:21 am

    Gorgeous.ReplyCancel

  • LisetteApril 22, 2011 - 8:28 am

    Hi Becca,

    Praise the Lord for your beautiful work in His name. I love your cards, they are so beautiful and such a blessing. You are truly an inspiration to me!!! Could you please tell me how do you get the cardstock out of the Spellbinders Dies that are very thin. I usually end up tearing them or poking holes in them trying to dig them out. Thanks and God Bless always.ReplyCancel

  • ViolaApril 22, 2011 - 8:32 am

    I so look forward to your new cards…everyday the first thing I look for in my inbox is your blog. Today’s card has made my day…it has my favorite colors and the filigree makes it perfect…Happy Easter.ReplyCancel

  • Denise~Paper PonderingsApril 22, 2011 - 8:32 am

    It’s beautiful! Love it just the way it is!ReplyCancel

  • Tami BApril 22, 2011 - 8:34 am

    Gosh, I love this card! You leave me wanting more Spellbinders dies everyday. (Yes, you can pass that little snippet on to them, so they know you’re doing your job showcasing their products, & doing it REALLY well.)ReplyCancel

  • SuAnneApril 22, 2011 - 8:35 am

    How beautiful. I love all the different layers. This would be perfect for a masculine b-day card too! I have a question. I use a craft knife to apply my self-adhesive gems and pearls. Any suggestions on an easier method? I’ve tried the tweezers, but if I don’t cut the string of adhesive with a craft knife first, it often pulls the adhesive off the back. Any other tips or ideas?

    Thank you so much for inspiring me daily.

    God Bless and Happy EasterReplyCancel

  • Peggy MaierApril 22, 2011 - 8:35 am

    Beautiful card – the pearls are perfect!ReplyCancel

  • RebekkaApril 22, 2011 - 8:35 am

    This is gorgeous. Love how you layer all these nestibilities.ReplyCancel

  • Donna RApril 22, 2011 - 8:38 am

    Lovely card, Becca. I don;t use brown very often nut this is very striking.ReplyCancel

  • ColleenB.April 22, 2011 - 8:43 am

    Beautiful card Becca
    Tip: I use a needle or pin to apply my self-adhesive gems and pearlsReplyCancel

  • Dorthy BarberApril 22, 2011 - 8:44 am

    Love this card and the first thing I noticed was it has no ribbon! The brown tones are striking.ReplyCancel

  • chaunApril 22, 2011 - 8:45 am

    Earth Day today (22nd), Take your travel mug to Starbuck’s and get a free coffee or tea in it. If you don’t have a travel mug, they’ll sell you one for 20% off. Today only, The brown on this card made me think of coffee and tea, and the e-mail that I got from Starbuck’s advertizing it. I’m all about free…then we’ll have more money to spend on our arts & crafts!ReplyCancel

  • Rachel BrooksApril 22, 2011 - 8:48 am

    LOVE the chocolate color and your amazing layering. You’ll put us in the poor house, as I seem to feel I MUST HAVE the fancy dies you use so well!ReplyCancel

  • WillowApril 22, 2011 - 8:51 am

    I love your card and am SOOOOO surprised to see NO ribbon!!! But the card is perfect just as it is… great job!!!ReplyCancel

  • Mary NelsonApril 22, 2011 - 8:56 am

    Hi Becca, your card is Gorgeous!!ReplyCancel

  • MargApril 22, 2011 - 9:10 am

    I really enjoy reading about the ways you adapt a “Spellbinder’s” die to fit your project. Great ideas.ReplyCancel

  • leslie DeeringApril 22, 2011 - 9:14 am

    this is a beautiful card as always! The saying is perfect for today ! God Bless and Happy Easter !ReplyCancel

  • ElaineApril 22, 2011 - 9:15 am

    Wow, that layering effect is gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • Marla H.April 22, 2011 - 9:41 am

    WOW you truly do amazing things with Spellbinders. Love the effect that you created with this one!!ReplyCancel

  • Naomi A. of ColoradoApril 22, 2011 - 9:47 am

    Beautiful. I love the colors and the delicate look! Fabulous Becca!ReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)April 22, 2011 - 9:51 am

    So intricate and delicate! If it was music, it would be Pachelbel’s Canon. If it was literature, Shakespeare comes to mind. In other words, your creation is
    a real classic.

    Although I’m a huge fan of your ribbon treatments, I’m glad you decided to forgo ribbon on this card. As you said, it would take away from this handsome card.ReplyCancel

  • D IdletApril 22, 2011 - 9:51 am

    Beautiful card Becca. I too visit your site everyday to see what beautiful card you have created. You are an inspiration to me too. I love the script paper, I have been looking for some, can you tell me where you got it from? I could not find it on DCWV site.

    Happy Easter!ReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenApril 22, 2011 - 10:01 am

    HOW BEAUTIFUL Becca!!!! It DOES look like Filigree!!! I LOVE ANYTHING WITH FILIGREE!!! :) It just looks lacey!!!! NICE Chocolate colored pearls too!!!! :)ReplyCancel

  • JudyApril 22, 2011 - 10:09 am

    I really like this one…it’s so pretty ! love the script paper background .
    Happy Earth Day 2011 !
    *Save our planet…it’s the only one with Chocolate *
    (pass it on….lol)ReplyCancel

  • SnoopyApril 22, 2011 - 10:13 am

    Wow! What an amazing effect! It’s gorgeous, Becca!

    Hugs,
    Snoopy :D
    ReplyCancel

  • KathyApril 22, 2011 - 10:19 am

    Hi Becca, I have been following your talent and tutorials for years and wish to express my continued appreciation and thanks! You are an artist as you sculpture cards, and a painter as use beautiful combinations! Thank you so much for your inspiration!ReplyCancel

  • Mary H.April 22, 2011 - 10:22 am

    Beautiful. Elegant. Classy. Gorgeous. Enough said. TFS. Happy Easter.ReplyCancel

  • BernieApril 22, 2011 - 10:36 am

    I always love your ribbon treatments but this card is absolutely stunning without it. I love the colors. My morning routine is to get my coffee then look to see what you have to share with us for the day. I enjoy reading all the comments as well. Your fans often give a tip or ask a question that gets me thinking.
    Happy Earth Day! Someone mentioned free coffee at Starbucks today but did you know they give away their grounds free every day. Wonderful stuff for the garden, conditions the soil, acid loving plants thrive on it AND the caffeine deters slugs.
    Blessings BernieReplyCancel

  • JeanApril 22, 2011 - 10:39 am

    Hello Becca – thanks again for the gorgeous card! You use colors so beautifully. Easter Blessings, Jean.ReplyCancel

  • Karen ShaylorApril 22, 2011 - 10:41 am

    I really like this. I always seems to me that I am not happy with a sense of being finished until I add a bow. Sometimes that makes me want to do something without, just to prove I don’t NEED it. I love the way you did this one. No bow needed!ReplyCancel

  • ColoradoApril 22, 2011 - 10:44 am

    This card is so gorgeous!! I think any ribbon or bow would spoil the beauty of this one! It’s perfect just the way it is!! I wish I had all these Spellbinders dies to layer this way. Oh well… at least I was able to get the Floral Doily Motifs the other day. Happy Friday, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • Mary AnnApril 22, 2011 - 10:47 am

    It never ceases to amaze me how how you cont to come up with so many different ways to layer the Spellbinders shapes. Whenever I need a WOW way to show off my stamped image or my sentiment, I always think first, “What would Becca do?”ReplyCancel

  • Marilyn BeaumontApril 22, 2011 - 10:57 am

    So beautiful Becca! You are amazing! I pray you have a blessed Easter!ReplyCancel

  • FernandaApril 22, 2011 - 11:06 am

    oh Becca I just love love love these colors! Now last time you used taupe I said I was gonna go get me some taupe paer ok now I really have to run out for it!
    lol–The layering is super too! thanks for sharing!ReplyCancel

  • CindyApril 22, 2011 - 11:07 am

    Beautiful card, you always put out your best, Becca. I believe this is the first without your signature bow, but beautiful nontheless. Have a blessed Easter. Love ya.ReplyCancel

  • LaurenApril 22, 2011 - 11:08 am

    Becca, we have never met, but you are in my heart always. I brag about you and so look forward to your blogs/email alerts……
    I only wish I were as creative as you are. I come from a very, very creative father who was a legendary animator and could never live up to him and now I am knowing you and HE would be very proud of you.
    Happy Spring-
    LaurenReplyCancel

  • MarisaApril 22, 2011 - 11:23 am

    Fabulous layering of the Spellbinders!ReplyCancel

  • VivaceApril 22, 2011 - 11:23 am

    Tami, I could not agree more! Becca, I think I look for Spellbinders everyday, so I can add my favorites to my ever growing wish list. I love that very perfect square too. And thanks for reminding me I can color my pearls! Beautiful card, as usual!ReplyCancel

  • michelle frasherApril 22, 2011 - 11:25 am

    this is Good Friday and it gives me much to be thankful for.

    your card is just so elegant – love the filigree work in that yummy mocha color. praying that your Easter is blessed.ReplyCancel

  • SallyApril 22, 2011 - 11:29 am

    Another FABULOUS card Becca. I look forward every day to seeing what you share with us and thrive on the inspiration I receive from your work.
    Thank you again, love the color combination, and yes while you didn’t have one of your famous bows on this one, I’m happy with it as most of my cards get sent in the mail and with the cost of mail on the up and up…bows end up costing more…so enjoy this inspiration and the thought for me that it would be cheaper to put in the mail. Thanks Becca!~ReplyCancel

  • Jan SchultheisApril 22, 2011 - 1:14 pm

    This card is a card for a milk chocolate candy lover, it looks like milk chocolate and is so pretty and as you said it dosen’t need a ribbon.
    JanReplyCancel

  • Janet CastleApril 22, 2011 - 1:34 pm

    Great card even without the ribbon….glad you made that choice!ReplyCancel

  • TheaApril 22, 2011 - 1:36 pm

    Hi Becca,

    Wow, this is so beautiful!
    I wish you a Happy Easter.

    Hugs
    TehaReplyCancel

  • JessicaApril 22, 2011 - 1:52 pm

    Hey Becca, this is a real beauty! I love the colors and the die cuts. I think you’re right about the ribbon. This is just great without, it might be over the top with one of you lucious bows! TFS
    Hugs, JessicaReplyCancel

  • Iris, Saved by GraceApril 22, 2011 - 2:46 pm

    Hi Becca! Chocolate is good any way you can get it isn’t it ; ) LOL. Beautiful. Iris, Saved by GraceReplyCancel

  • JeanApril 22, 2011 - 3:37 pm

    Love your card.ReplyCancel

  • KathyApril 22, 2011 - 3:43 pm

    Beautiful card!!! I need to get those elegant posts!!!ReplyCancel

  • PeggySApril 22, 2011 - 4:59 pm

    Love it! This card is amazing, just like you Becca. Thank you for sharing your crafting world with us.
    God bless,
    PeggySReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisApril 22, 2011 - 5:28 pm

    Beautifully die-cut beauty in all different shades of brown. I agree each day is a new blessing. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • Mi MiApril 22, 2011 - 7:09 pm

    I love the colors on the card. Nice to see something different. So PrettyReplyCancel

  • Debby WaltersApril 22, 2011 - 7:24 pm

    I love how you did this and yes, the ribbon would have been way too much. It is beautiful just the way it is….Happy Easter to you.ReplyCancel

  • MarinaApril 22, 2011 - 7:32 pm

    Beautiful card!!! Love the colors. Congrats to Vivace!!ReplyCancel

  • TerriApril 22, 2011 - 7:52 pm

    Love your word, layer-a-licious! Truly describes this beautiful creation. Happy Easter, Becca. He has risen.ReplyCancel

  • missy riceApril 22, 2011 - 9:04 pm

    I really love your work. It is just awesome and you have truly been blessed. On June 22,2010 you posted a wedding card with a bridal shoe and a groom’s shoe. My son is getting married in June and I would love to make this card. Do you have a shoe tutorial? Have a blessed Easter.ReplyCancel

  • BobbiApril 22, 2011 - 9:13 pm

    This is really a rich looking card. Love the colors.ReplyCancel

  • Neesey GebalskiApril 22, 2011 - 9:41 pm

    Amen. Great Card Becca. Wishing all my friends of Jewish faith a very Happy Passover and to those celebrating today, a very Blessed Good Friday.ReplyCancel

  • Peggy H.April 22, 2011 - 9:48 pm

    Love your card! Beautiful colors! I’ve got to get some pretty browns,tans like this card! Awesome!ReplyCancel

  • cynthia beynonApril 23, 2011 - 12:30 am

    BECCA YOU CAN SAY THAT AGAIN ABOUT THIS CARD BEING SO
    DIFFERENT. FROM ALL THE OTHER CARDS THAT YOU CREATE.
    I HAVE TO AGREE WITH ALL THE ABOVE CRAFTERS THAT IT IS
    BEAUTIFUL.

    CYNTHIAReplyCancel

  • Christy CrollApril 23, 2011 - 1:17 am

    Wow..this is a beautiful card! :)ReplyCancel

  • Evie ShambleyApril 23, 2011 - 9:24 am

    Absolutely beautiful card as always. I hope you have a blessed Easter Holiday and may God continue to bless you and give you strength.ReplyCancel

  • ShirleyApril 23, 2011 - 10:22 am

    Thanks, so much, Becca, for your tutorial. You amaze me at how you figure all these things out. Love your creativeness. I have a feeling you are one of those gals who can do most anything, I visualize you do electrical, plumbing, etc.. I always enjoy your blog, your creations are fabulous and the tutorials are great. I appreciate your generosity in sharing your ideas.

    Happy Easter.ReplyCancel

  • Melissa BApril 23, 2011 - 2:34 pm

    Lovely sentiment, lovely card! From a lovely lady.ReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterApril 23, 2011 - 4:10 pm

    Oh wow fantastic layering but you are the layering Queen :)ReplyCancel

  • AnneApril 23, 2011 - 6:11 pm

    Beautiful card as always!
    Hugs
    Anne (UK) xReplyCancel

  • LenoriaApril 23, 2011 - 8:22 pm

    Becca,
    This card is gorgeous just the way it is!ReplyCancel

  • Sandra ltbApril 23, 2011 - 10:33 pm

    Wow
    SandraReplyCancel

  • Karen LinarezApril 24, 2011 - 12:30 am

    Beautiful Becca, I love it! You’re right, it doesn’t need a bow, you seem to always know just what to add and how. Your layering is always perfect!ReplyCancel

  • Anne SandisonApril 24, 2011 - 11:16 am

    This is so beautiful and feel it could be used for a man. The ribbon touches are wonderful but not really manly :) I love your work and am so glad I found your blog and more happy to find you also love the Lord. Keep up the beautiful work and your witness for our Lord. I have a pretty good supply of equipment/tools to work with but see many on your cards that I still don’t have. The 50% off coupons from Michael’s and Joann’s sure do help :)ReplyCancel

  • DeniceApril 24, 2011 - 6:20 pm

    Really think this card is beautiful. I enjoy so much all you do and am so thankful God has allowed you to be able to share your talants with all of us “creative junkies”. God bless to all……deniceReplyCancel

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Hi there blog friends!  As promised, I rolled random.org to get the winner.   I hope you’ll take a second to pop in and see if it was you.


If the winner could please reach out to me through my contact page with your mailing address within 48 hours.  With no response, I’ll pick a new name.  Remember, I save packages until I have a few, then I make a post office run :-)

There were a lot of great clearance stories.  It almost makes me feel as if I’m been living under a rock.  There is no doubt that a frugal crafter will find a sale!!  I’ve found some great items on clearance in my day many years ago I had a favorite sale I would attend.    I’m a knitter too and more specifically I do machine knitting.  That’s the impatient part of me, on a machine I can get a sweater done in two days :-)  Knitting machines take cone yarn but it’s a tad pricey, besides being a little hard to find.  It would begin at a couple of dollars a pound and go up – something like silk would be through the roof.   I found a place in Cartersville, Georgia that sold yarn but better yet had a sale every July.   They said to get anything good you needed to come early and camp out.  So for years my family and I made the trip and could camp out the day before to get our place at the door.  Once inside, you could have anything you could snag for $1.00 a pound, including some ribbons and laces.  My family and I would case the yarn mill out the day before to see where all the expensive stuff was.  Then when they opened the doors at 5am on the day of the sale – everyone would bust in and run along raking cones of yarn into big boxes.  A stocked warehouse quickly emptied within and hour or so, with knitters, weavers, spinners and other artisans leaving quite happy.  Pity, R&M Yarns moved to Tennessee and there’s no more sale, but every year the same people would come. Even though it was a hectic run to grab the best stuff, people were friendly!!

So as not to make it too confusing, I’ll show the winner for buttons tomorrow and I’ll have something new to show then. 


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  • Deborah HooperApril 21, 2011 - 7:42 pm

    Congratulations Vivace! Hope you see the post.ReplyCancel

  • kathy SApril 21, 2011 - 7:46 pm

    Congrats to VivaceReplyCancel

  • BernieApril 21, 2011 - 7:55 pm

    Congrats Vivace! You lucky girl. Enjoy!
    Blessings BernieReplyCancel

  • IreneApril 21, 2011 - 7:57 pm

    Here I thought that I was the only machine knitter around. I am very happy that someone else does it as well. You can also add spinning and weaving and a few other things. It’s a wonder that I have time in my day for making a card.ReplyCancel

  • JaneApril 21, 2011 - 8:09 pm

    Congratulations Vivace! This is such a great blog to visit isn’t it? It is like having eye candy each and every day.ReplyCancel

  • VivaceApril 21, 2011 - 8:14 pm

    Unbelievable! I am completely bowled over! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!ReplyCancel

  • Diane HApril 21, 2011 - 8:17 pm

    Good for you Vivace…..so fun to be surprised!!ReplyCancel

  • VivaceApril 21, 2011 - 8:22 pm

    I love this blog! And today, boy oh boy, I am speechless!ReplyCancel

  • TootsieApril 21, 2011 - 8:37 pm

    Good snag…TootsieReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenApril 21, 2011 - 8:56 pm

    WHAT FUN BECCA!!!! I know you said, a frugal crafter WILL find those sales; I guess I just don’t get out ENOUGH!!! LOL It doesn’t help when I live waaaay out in the boonies either!!!!! :)ReplyCancel

  • RufusApril 21, 2011 - 8:58 pm

    Becca, as a weaver I knew about R&M, but never made it to the sale. (lived in New England then) Then when I moved, so did they! Funny when I started to read your post I was thinking, hmmm need to tell her about R&M! Congrats to Vivace, she’s gonna be thrilled!
    R/ReplyCancel

  • CyndieApril 21, 2011 - 9:07 pm

    What a fun story! I really enjoyed it.ReplyCancel

  • Bev J.April 21, 2011 - 9:40 pm

    Congrats on your win, Vivace.

    Thanks Becca for the chance to win and the neat story.ReplyCancel

  • Karen M.April 21, 2011 - 9:57 pm

    Congrats Vivace!! You lucky crafter!! Great story Becca–love it!
    Karen M.ReplyCancel

  • Robyn HarrowerApril 21, 2011 - 10:26 pm

    Hi Becca, This is the first time I have commented. I love your beautiful cards and my hubby made me a peg bow tier and my card friends all wanted one as well so he has had something to occupy his spare time. I am in Australia and love making cards. We are a smal group (10-12) who meet twice weekly to make our cards. I have just bought a die cutter and ordered Spellbinders dies to get started. I just get so much pleasure from my cards and my craft room & stash has been a long term project(10yrs). A girl has to have a hobby. Kind Regards RobynReplyCancel

  • MelissaApril 21, 2011 - 10:29 pm

    I’m so excited for you Vivace! Woot woot! Congrats!ReplyCancel

  • MaryannApril 22, 2011 - 12:06 am

    COngratulations Vivace, what a great surprise it must have been to see this ha haha. Enjoy your win, and thanks soooo much again Becca for the great chance.
    Have a wonderful Easter everyone.ReplyCancel

  • cynthia beynonApril 22, 2011 - 1:53 am

    BECCA BECCA I HOPE THE WINNER ENJOYS ALL HER PRIZES.
    I REALLY ENJOYED YOUR STORY . ONLY A TRUE CRAFTER WOULD DO
    SOMETHING LIKE THAT.

    CYNTHIAReplyCancel

  • Olga JewellApril 22, 2011 - 6:28 am

    congrats Vivace!!!! EnjoyReplyCancel

  • SherylApril 22, 2011 - 6:32 am

    Congrats! Enjoy!ReplyCancel

  • Marge PenleyApril 22, 2011 - 7:18 am

    The card, All Our Best Wishes, is beautiful and made me decide to subscribe to your blog. What did you use for the the swirls on the background? It looks like wood but maybe it’s chipboard? Would love to make this card. Thanks,
    Marge PenleyReplyCancel

  • Evie ShambleyApril 22, 2011 - 8:11 am

    Congratulations to the winner. Hope see gets to respond to win!ReplyCancel

  • Elaine AllenApril 22, 2011 - 8:58 am

    Congratulations!ReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)April 22, 2011 - 9:38 am

    Good for you, Vivace! I hope you have a great time with the goodies.ReplyCancel

  • DawnllApril 22, 2011 - 12:15 pm

    Congrats to the winnerReplyCancel

  • JeanApril 22, 2011 - 3:42 pm

    congratulations!ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisApril 22, 2011 - 5:30 pm

    Congratulations!!!! to the winner. Enjoy your goodies. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • ColleenB.April 22, 2011 - 8:33 pm

    Congratulations Vnace. Enjoy your ‘goodies’ as i’m sure you will
    ColleenBReplyCancel

  • Wendy HApril 22, 2011 - 9:20 pm

    Hello Becca, I am from Australia & my friend & I are eager each day to see your new cards. We get really great ideas from you….many thanks. We were wondering if you would be able to do a few male type cards as we are often stuck for ideas, thanks Wendy HReplyCancel

  • Marina BApril 25, 2011 - 5:10 pm

    Hello Becca, Wendy H had a wonderful idea for some cards for the males. They seem hard to make. ThanksReplyCancel

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Someone emailed and asked me earlier in the week if I could describe the steps I take to create.  LOL, believe me, you don’t want to know – it’s not very conventional.  Take today for instance, this was a card without a stamp.  I mean I had the picture in my mind of what I wanted it to look like and I finished the card then had to decide what stamp to put on it!!  I know!?!  Bizarre!!  Then I had a little bit of an issue – I auditioned several stamps that I wanted to work, but they did not fit . . . grrrr.  No worries, I looked in my box of Quietfire Design stamps and this one was absolutely made for this card, I just didn’t know it when I was designing it!  The stamp called All Our Best Wishes has the loveliest script and set me up for a wildly usable card for my stash!!


So in my mind I knew I wanted a card made using Spellbinders Grand Labels One because I love shaped cards.  Then I had been musing using Spellbinders Fancy Tags Three like a border of sorts – hmmm wasn’t exactly sure if that was going to work but I kept at that part.  I laid a strip of cardstock across them so that just the edges peek out.  Lastly I had not yet used Spellbinders Reverse Wonky Rectangle and I just love that shape – it’s so clean cut and is perfect when so much other is going on within a card.  So basically I had a couple of “must do’s” and I totally backed into this card.  This is dangerous y’all, so don’t try this at home, okay :-) ha-ha!!

SUPPLIES I USED
Stamps: Quietfire Design – All Our Best Wishes
Paper: Die Cuts With A View – Botanical Stack, Coredinations – Sandtrap
Ink: Colorbox Chalk Ink – Prussian Blue
Accessories: Spellbinders Grand Labels One, Spellbinders Fancy Tags Three, Spellbinders Reverse Wonky Rectangle, Recollection Pearls, May Arts Satin Ribbon, Bazzill Buttons – Modern Evening Surf

I’ll be back this evening with the winner for the Clearance Blog Candy and I may squeeze in a clearance story of my own :-)  Thanks for all your sweet prayers yesterday.  I fared well and as I read your comments, so many of you have walked the same path and speak from experience!

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  • charlene mitchellApril 21, 2011 - 8:17 am

    nice card as alwaysReplyCancel

  • SuAnneApril 21, 2011 - 8:47 am

    ha ha ha – Becca you always make my day. I’m laughing because as I read your predicaments over this BEAUTIFUL card – I see myself in a nutshell. It would be nice if all of our inspirations centered around the exact same element of the card each time, wouldn’t it? I’m a ribbon freak. Can’t tell you how many times I’ve picked out the ribbon first and made the card “to fit” :D
    Thank you for yet more eye candy. : )
    God blessReplyCancel

  • Tami BApril 21, 2011 - 8:52 am

    I love the fancy labels border!!!ReplyCancel

  • MaryannApril 21, 2011 - 8:53 am

    Oh yes, this sounds very familiar to me too he he he. I admit, I´m both a ribbon AND paer freak and most times find these two things that fits well and then the rest will have to be fitted after these next he he he. But I´m sure, we´re many who does things a bit backwards, because we have certain things we just can´t get away from , so the rest will just be adjusted to fit these things.
    Have a wonderful Easter hun.ReplyCancel

  • QuietfireApril 21, 2011 - 9:14 am

    lol! You can back into using my stamps any time Becca! Yay – and it fit! Its an absolutely beautiful card! Thanks so much for using the rubber stamp.ReplyCancel

  • Kathy OApril 21, 2011 - 9:18 am

    You’re a true artist, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • RebekkaApril 21, 2011 - 9:21 am

    All of that and you still come out with fabulous creations :)..ReplyCancel

  • Donna RApril 21, 2011 - 9:21 am

    Lovely card, Becca! I know exactly what you mean about the process. I usually start out with something in mind but by the time I’ve finished it’s changed a dozen times. LOL! Maybe our minds work somewhat the same. Have a wonderful day!ReplyCancel

  • chaunApril 21, 2011 - 9:24 am

    Wonderful, as always!ReplyCancel

  • lacyquilterApril 21, 2011 - 9:29 am

    Oh, Becca, you always amaze me how you use the spellbinders dies. I love the repeat of the fancy tags.ReplyCancel

  • JeanApril 21, 2011 - 9:29 am

    LOL! I feel your pain. I back into a lot of cards. Sometimes, it an idea for the card and I hunt a stamp to go with it, or I pick out a DP and hunt something to use with it and no I pick out a nestie and figure out what I can use with a certain shape.

    I love your card. It is so beautiful and the sentiment is one that you would reach for over and over!

    thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Fonda TottenApril 21, 2011 - 9:42 am

    No wonder you are so “amazing” ~ your creativity and color sense go hand in hand. Beautiful, clean card! I love all your cards! One question though, can the Grand Nesties be used in a Big Shot or must you have the Grand Calibur?ReplyCancel

  • ChinnuApril 21, 2011 - 9:54 am

    Aack! Another beautiful card. So creative, Becca. Why won’t my mind work like yours??? P.S. I just ordered that and other QFD stamps two days ago- thanks for the inspiration.ReplyCancel

  • Mrs. HamApril 21, 2011 - 10:01 am

    Beautiful Becca.ReplyCancel

  • E. MarieApril 21, 2011 - 10:09 am

    I live dangerously so might have to try this. Actually I think it is a great way to make a card that looks just like you want it. Beautiful job!!ReplyCancel

  • sandi ackermanApril 21, 2011 - 10:15 am

    Interesting. I have things I want to use, but have to figure how to combine them. If they are things that have been sitting for awhile and I just HAVE to put them in a card or bookmark, I hope I can put the colors or designs together somehow. It seems I am not the only one this happens to. I must admit, your creations are a bit fancier. Anything about ETSY yet?ReplyCancel

  • Clare CurcioApril 21, 2011 - 10:20 am

    Gorgeous! Wow!ReplyCancel

  • WillowApril 21, 2011 - 10:27 am

    I just love the card and your process for this one. I find that my process changes, sometimes the use comes first, sometimes the stamp and/or paper, and other times the composition. It is all so interesting isn’t it? Thanks for touching base with us today, so we know you are okay… have a joyous day!!!ReplyCancel

  • Tina Van EickApril 21, 2011 - 10:50 am

    Becca, I just love how you think outside of the box using the decorative edges of the fancy labels…too pretty. You sound like you create like I do. I start with an idea, and then use at least those elements, but things can change on the fly. Thank you so much for sharing your creativity with us. God Bless You. TinaReplyCancel

  • MarshaApril 21, 2011 - 11:03 am

    Beautiful card!!! Love the use of the Grand Labels Nestabilities for the card.ReplyCancel

  • MaryellenApril 21, 2011 - 11:17 am

    This card turned out beautiful, I love the cream and the blue together.
    The Spellbinders that you used is just so delicate and pretty. If I didn’t
    already have enough crafting gear, I’d buy up those pretty Spellbinders
    like yours in a heart beat!
    Thanks for your creativity, it’s always a joy to see each day!
    -MaryellenReplyCancel

  • Naomi A. of ColoradoApril 21, 2011 - 11:18 am

    Love the card as always, Becca. Thanks for the inspiration and blessing you share with your creativity!ReplyCancel

  • BernieApril 21, 2011 - 11:24 am

    What an interesting post and comments. I am happy to hear I’m not alone in the creative process. I generally begin with a clear cut picture in mind but by the time I pull out all the elements the end result seldom resembles that picture. The DP, an embellishment or ribbon can send things into a totally different direction. Isn’t it just so much fun!!! As always LOVE your card.
    Blessings BernieReplyCancel

  • Rachel BrooksApril 21, 2011 - 11:40 am

    What I’d like in a step-by-step is for your bows and such. Once you’ve CREATED a card, the steps should work out for that as well. I can’t work from memory any more. Mine up and left me, I think. I watch the video of the bows and then have to leave the computer and go downstairs to craft room and try to remember whether it’s right over left or not and down through or up through, etc., etc.ReplyCancel

  • cynthia beynonApril 21, 2011 - 11:53 am

    BECCA BECCA I JUST KNEW THIS CARD WAS GOING TO BE VERY
    ELEGANT AND ONE OF MY FAVORITES. BECCA YOU DO IT EVEY
    DAY. I HAVE SO MANY FAVORITES MY HUSBAND THINKS ITS FUNNY.
    SOME TIMES YOU REMIND ME OF MYSELF, STARTING OUT TO MAKE
    ONE CARD AND ENDING UP WITH A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT CARD.
    BUT WHAT EVER WORKS. RIGHT. HOPE TODAY IS MY LUCKY DAY.

    CYNTHIAReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)April 21, 2011 - 12:25 pm

    What a lovely card, Becca. It just “does it” for me, but then I’m a sucker for blue and Quietfire Design. I think this is my favourite card ever.ReplyCancel

  • Lynne IngramApril 21, 2011 - 12:51 pm

    Becca, your cards are always so beautiful. You have so much talent. I especially enjoy the many lovely ways you display your art.ReplyCancel

  • JessicaApril 21, 2011 - 12:57 pm

    Hey Becca, your process sounds a bit like mine. I start out with an idea in mind, then go to the papers, then stamps or Cricut cuts, then I play with the bits and pieces…to get it to look the way I want it.Of course more often than not, I switch things up in the middle of the process. When that happens, I usually make two cards. One the first way and one the switched up way. This is how I get little bits and pieces of paper, card stock, glitter, embossing powder etc all over the place. Sometimes it’s even on my face. Which is fun. I like still being able to be silly. (Even if I am old) lol
    Hugs, JessicaReplyCancel

  • auntie emApril 21, 2011 - 1:33 pm

    Your blue and white surprise card is gorgeous! I should be more like you normally are and plan a little better but I usually fly by the seat of my pants…or my closest pile of scraps and pieces. Sometimes they work!
    Thank you for sharing and happy Easter weekend! :)ReplyCancel

  • Mary HarrisApril 21, 2011 - 1:44 pm

    Just beautiful!! I just love your cards Becca!!ReplyCancel

  • DawnllApril 21, 2011 - 1:46 pm

    It is amazing the process each of us takes to arrive at our creations.
    Thank you for always sharingReplyCancel

  • ChrisBApril 21, 2011 - 2:06 pm

    A truly beautiful card. Love the Stamp and the beautiful colours you have chosed. Wishing you and your family a very Happy Easter. Love and Hugs x ChrisBReplyCancel

  • ChrisBApril 21, 2011 - 2:08 pm

    A truly beautiful card. I love the stamp and the beautiful colour you have chosen. Wishing you and your family a very Happy Easter. Love and Hugs x ChrisBReplyCancel

  • BobbiApril 21, 2011 - 3:04 pm

    Another beautiful card. Love the colors, pearls and the stamp.ReplyCancel

  • ColleenApril 21, 2011 - 3:15 pm

    Becca,
    I read your blog all the time and sometimes I even comment. I use most of your ribbon tricks. Today I just have to laugh, I make all my cards that way. I start with what I haven’t used shape, color build the card and then decide what the image is. Maybe that is my problem :). Just kidding sometimes I really do have an image in mind, but it doesn’t always work and I have to use another.ReplyCancel

  • Diane HApril 21, 2011 - 3:16 pm

    Beautiful…you sound like me…no rhyme or reason when I start…..somehow it all goes together…..of course yours are much more beautiful then mine !!ReplyCancel

  • Sally GasparriApril 21, 2011 - 3:18 pm

    Love everything about the card – the ribbon and the center of the bow, the sentiment, the color combination, the pearls, etc. This is my type of card. So-o-o beautiful. Your talent amazes me

    Sally GasparriReplyCancel

  • Vickie DoswellApril 21, 2011 - 3:58 pm

    Okay I am curious now. What you described is how I craft all the time. I get an image in my brain and head that way creating it in the colors I am seeing it or with the papers. I then choose the embellishments and ribbons and last chosen is the stamps. Not that I don’t see a stamp and immediately see an image and run with it but most often not. Most times my cards go in the finished box without a sentiment and one gets stamped when I finally decide what I am going to use it for. I thought everyone did that!!! Love this card. It turned out gorgeous as usual!!! VickieReplyCancel

  • Mary RobersonApril 21, 2011 - 7:12 pm

    Could see this be used for the guys in our lives;)
    Handsome card, not too frilly for the gents.ReplyCancel

  • Anita C.April 21, 2011 - 7:21 pm

    That card is beautiful! All your cards are. Here is what I think should happen. Let me move in with you so I can use your supplies and equipment. You have some wonderful dies and papers. I have some serious papercrafting envy going on. :o)ReplyCancel

  • Mary NelsonApril 21, 2011 - 7:22 pm

    Hi Becca, I read your Blog everyday and am just amazed at how you make such Beautiful cards. I get alot of my inspirations from you when I make a card for a family member or a friend.
    Thank you for sharing your Awesome Talent!!!!
    MaryReplyCancel

  • Deborah HooperApril 21, 2011 - 7:26 pm

    I don’t know where you find the time to create and inspirate, but we are glad you do.ReplyCancel

  • Pat SApril 21, 2011 - 9:12 pm

    Another great, beautiful card…no wonder I keep coming back to your blog!!!ReplyCancel

  • Karen M.April 21, 2011 - 10:01 pm

    Another beautiful & inspiring creation. Love how you used the wonky rectangles!
    Karen M.ReplyCancel

  • Karen LinarezApril 22, 2011 - 1:28 am

    It’s beautiful. I love shaped cards, too, but don’t have a large enough machine to do them. You get pictures in your head of the card you want to design, like I get pictures in my head of fashion or furniture I want to design. That just doesn’t come to me with cards. I just have to pick up things I like and start putting them together. It’s always a surprise how it’s going to turn out, unless of course, I use a challenge sketch. I love the way your brain works, your card is just luscious…(yes, that’s the perfect word)…luscious!ReplyCancel

  • bethann dApril 22, 2011 - 6:56 am

    your way probably works better than mine, i do start w the stamp, usually not a sentiment tho, and stamp/color then look for paper etc that goes w what i colored. very time consuming and how often do i really have something that goes with what i colored?? the sentiment is always last. it would be easier if i picked my papers first. love everything you doReplyCancel

  • AnneApril 22, 2011 - 7:06 am

    Love the way you put this card together – and love the colours together.

    Hugs
    Anne (UK) xReplyCancel

  • Karen ShaylorApril 22, 2011 - 10:37 am

    I am so impressed with everyone who has a plan when they start. I just pick a stamp or a shape and then look for things to go with it. Basically, I wait for things to tell me what they want to be. It can take forever and I usually go through a couple flops before being happy. Occasionally I will use a sketch idea– that is the most planning I can handle. I NEVER have an idea of what I will end up with.ReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterApril 22, 2011 - 2:07 pm

    so very pretty, love how you used the fancy tags!ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisApril 22, 2011 - 5:32 pm

    Very pretty card Becca, such pretty paper you have used. Love the shape of the card too. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • DeniceApril 24, 2011 - 6:23 pm

    Some times the best creations are completed just as we go along. Alot of what I do in life seems to work that way. Crafting too. : ) God bless….deniceReplyCancel
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