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Hi there friends!!  Oh my goodness it is glorious outside today!!  I had some errands to run before I made myself sit down and finish up, but I do have a card to share today.  I’m sure by now that you have no doubt which is my favorite of the new releases from Our Daily Bread Designs.  Bingo, the background stamp called He Shall Be Called is magnificent.  I only hope I haven’t worn it out, lol!  Overstamping with text is so big right now and this it is the perfect stamp to add a little bit of character without being too distracting.

This is much easier than it looks.  My recommendation is to use an image on the back that has no orientation, like a random pattern.  When you try this with words,  there is a certain way you need to stamp if you want the words to flip up in a readable orientation.

I cut a slit in my design paper and stamped the text on the backside of my paper and then smudged it with distress ink.  See my diagram for text orientation — the arrows point to where the top of the text of the stamp should be.  I used a stampamajig for alignment and stamped the text four times. Then when I curled each edge up, I had a finished look.  To hide the edges of the cut I made, I centered it all within the circle of Spellbinders Heart Circles hollowed out using Spellbinders Standard Circles LG.  I ran a border across bottom of the card and tied a Peg Bow.  It’s made just the same as the double bow I did with my Peg Bow Maker  however I wrapped one additional time.  Since there were so many layers to work with, I adjusted each loop while the bow was still on the pegs.


 

SUPPLIES I USED
Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs – Anchor, He Shall Be Called
Paper: Bazzill, K & Company – Julianne, 140lb Strathmore Watercolor Paper (tablet from Michaels or HL)
Ink: Antique Linen Distress Ink, Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink, Vintage Photo Distress Ink
Accessories: Spellbinders Heart Circles, Spellbinders Standard Circles LG, Ribbon (Michaels), pearls, 3L Tape (HL)

My card size is 5½” x 7½”.  That’s one of my favorite sizes because it gives me room to work and I have envelopes that fit that size.  Many people ask how I get a card base that is 15″.  Well, that leads me into today’s Becca Bit.    This technique will work with any card size especially when you want to economize on  paper.  So have a look and see if this will work for you and your favorite card size!

By the way, we have all our winners for the Blogaversary!!  Thanks so much for participating!!  You, the readers, make Amazing Paper Grace everything it is and hopefully a fun place to be!!  Thank you again!!


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  • Olga JewellFebruary 19, 2011 - 5:36 pm

    Fantastic tip! Thanks!!!ReplyCancel

  • Patty ChapmanFebruary 19, 2011 - 5:49 pm

    Becca,
    A lot of this is new to me and I want you to know how much I appreciate your instructions. It is so helpful to me! Thanks again…Blessings!ReplyCancel

  • Susan GFebruary 19, 2011 - 6:00 pm

    Great tip! It looks like your card base was white and you added the colored cardstock layer on the front. Am I seeing that right in your photo? You mentioned water color paper or tag board. Will just regular white cardstock work for this? It would be less expensive than watercolor paper, but would it be sturdy enough? Some of the white cardstocks are flimsy.ReplyCancel

  • Naomi ArmentaFebruary 19, 2011 - 6:01 pm

    wa beautiful card!ReplyCancel

  • AntonellaFebruary 19, 2011 - 6:04 pm

    beautiful as always!!! love the card… hugs, antonella :-)ReplyCancel

  • bonnie weissFebruary 19, 2011 - 6:05 pm

    Yet another unique creation that we have come to expect from you, Becca … it’s sooo beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • Tami BFebruary 19, 2011 - 6:07 pm

    Gosh that’s a beautiful card. I wish you use some of your cards as prizes in one of your giveaways.ReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenFebruary 19, 2011 - 6:14 pm

    WONDERFUL CARD!!!! SO VERY ATTRACTIVE!!! Love how you peeled back the corners….and framed it with the circle die!!!! AND Thank You for sharing your tip!!!! I am ALWAYS looking for ways to conserve my paper!!! ( I’m cheap!) I like the idea also in that I can get a sturdier card!!! Thanks Becca!!! :)ReplyCancel

  • Shelly SchmidtFebruary 19, 2011 - 6:17 pm

    This is just beautiful! I love the center with the corners of the circles turned back- lovely!!!ReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)February 19, 2011 - 6:22 pm

    I just love the over stamping part of your card, as well as the whole card, of course. Who wudda thunk to over-stamp the back and peel back the edges? It’s just so cool.

    Also, many thanks for your Becca Bits. They are all so helpful. You’re the best!ReplyCancel

  • Mary H.February 19, 2011 - 6:22 pm

    Such a complex & beautiful card. Each card you share seems to get just better & better. Could you please do a tutorial on the way you ‘split the center’ paper???Loved the paper piecing tutorial. Thank you for doing so many wonderful tutorials lately. They are just great!ReplyCancel

  • Mra DomeneFebruary 19, 2011 - 6:25 pm

    magnificent!!!ReplyCancel

  • Peggy MullenauxFebruary 19, 2011 - 6:29 pm

    Becca, You are very clever and creative. Love your work and bits. TFS {{ }}ReplyCancel

  • Lisa RoskamFebruary 19, 2011 - 6:36 pm

    Hi Becca: My daughter’s name is Becca also… Thanks for your Becca bit on piecing your cards. I have water color paper in a tablet from Michaels, is that what you use? If not, does it come in bulk? Does it just come in white?

    Love, love love your blog, have been following you for a couple of years now. Thanks for all you do, you are a blessing to so many!ReplyCancel

  • Carol LFebruary 19, 2011 - 6:37 pm

    Who knew you could use watercolor paper!? You have so many wonderful techniques and ideas…….TFS all of them!!ReplyCancel

  • AudreyFebruary 19, 2011 - 6:37 pm

    Becca your art is so precious, outstanding and down right beautiful. I sure appreciate your posts, as it is giving me a lot of incentive. TFS.ReplyCancel

  • AnneFebruary 19, 2011 - 6:38 pm

    What a beautiful card, Becca. you never cease to amaze :o)
    Hugs
    Anne (UK) xReplyCancel

  • Peggy MullenauxFebruary 19, 2011 - 6:40 pm

    Becca, You are very clever and creative. Love your projects and bits. {{ }}ReplyCancel

  • Pat KinserFebruary 19, 2011 - 6:44 pm

    As always, such beauty. This card is absolutely lovely! In the tutorial for piecing the card base you mentioned water color paper or tag board. What brand and where do you normally buy them? Also, I wondered about the tape. It seemed like a large roll. Is it less expensive than sookwang or the sticky red tape and where can you purchase the Crafty Power Tape?
    You lift me up each day. I have a health issue which causes me to be in pain constantly and your beautiful artwork always makes my heart smile. Thank You for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • emilyFebruary 19, 2011 - 6:45 pm

    I love this card! How beautiful and how creative. Your cards never cease to amaze me.
    Since I got a Crafter’s Companion with the built in enveloper, I never worry about what size card I make since it’s so easy to make the custom envelope to match. (And just so you know, I am NOT connected with this company. I just really like making my own envies!)
    Thank you for sharing! :o)ReplyCancel

  • Valerie MatinFebruary 19, 2011 - 6:46 pm

    Hello my Friend!!!
    I LOVE this card!!! I Appreciate your tip today. I would have thought that watercolor paper would be to thick to score??? But apparently not. Thank you for your generosity to share your talent with us. I agree with one other poster…You SHOULD offer some of your cards a a “prize” (wink, wink)
    Thanks Becca,
    Valerie MartinReplyCancel

  • TammyFebruary 19, 2011 - 7:05 pm

    Love the card I may have to add this stamp set to my others from Our Daily Bread Designs and thanks so much for the tutorial.ReplyCancel

  • RebekkaFebruary 19, 2011 - 7:05 pm

    This is beautiful Becca!ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisFebruary 19, 2011 - 7:06 pm

    I love the Becca Bit today Becca, so cleverly you have put your card together. Your card is gorgeous. I love how you have folded back the paper so the sentiment shows thru. Love the die-cuts used today very pretty. Beautiful color combination. It’s all topped off with that beautiful pretty in pink bow. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • Lori EllFebruary 19, 2011 - 7:18 pm

    Beautiful love the 3-D effectReplyCancel

  • Carole (FibreJunky)February 19, 2011 - 7:23 pm

    I haven’t watched the video yet, but I do have a quick question – where do you get all of your gorgeous ribbon???ReplyCancel

  • LorraineFebruary 19, 2011 - 7:41 pm

    ths is beautiful Becca i just love the way you use nesties and tie a great ribbon you rock lady xxxReplyCancel

  • MarisaFebruary 19, 2011 - 7:41 pm

    Great tip, Becca, thanks :) Lovely card as well.ReplyCancel

  • annette klasinzFebruary 19, 2011 - 7:43 pm

    beautiful!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Rachel BrooksFebruary 19, 2011 - 8:03 pm

    Your site is well named – AMAZING – to say the least. Thank you so much for sharing so willingly with such clear directions and beautifiul inspirations!ReplyCancel

  • ColleenB.February 19, 2011 - 8:24 pm

    Beautiful card layout.
    Thank U 4 the wonderful Becca bit as well; even tho the video was running a bit slow today on my end. Was catching bits and pieces of what you where saying but I do think I got the general idea…. Hopefull anyway.
    ColleenB.ReplyCancel

  • Cindy WelchFebruary 19, 2011 - 8:31 pm

    Becca, this is an absolutely stunning card!! As always, I appreciate your recipe and I will defintely be making a card like yours. I love your punched border but I don’t think I came across what you used to do it in your recipe. Would you mind sharing? Thank you!!ReplyCancel

  • paulaFebruary 19, 2011 - 8:33 pm

    Great card Becca.

    Thanks for the tutorial on how you make your cards. By and large – in the UK, most cards start off from a piece of A4 card (similar size to the US letter size), using a medium to heavy weight card stock. From that one piece of paper, we can get most of the various card base sizes – the most common sizes used are the A4 folded into what we call the A5 size card. If we cut the A4 in half we have 2 x A5 pieces of card – one of those folded in half is known as A6 card base. We also make most of our square cards from the A4 piece of card too.

    I find it very interesting that you paper piece your cards – i would never have guessed that you did that – so that means you do a fab job to hide it. Well done and thanks for the information as usual.

    Paula, Derbyshire, UK. x x xReplyCancel

  • MickieFebruary 19, 2011 - 9:23 pm

    So pretty, pretty, pretty. Your bows are beautiful!! Another lovely by a lovely lady.ReplyCancel

  • Debby WaltersFebruary 19, 2011 - 9:28 pm

    Now this is absolutely breathtaking. I adore the paper you have used. Thank you for sharing with us once more. You know, you are going to have to blog the rest of your days on earth. What would we all do without you? Hugs,ReplyCancel

  • CarolFebruary 19, 2011 - 9:30 pm

    Becca,

    How lovely, simply lovely. Can’t wait until my heart die cut arrives! Love what you did with this card. Thank you, thank you! So inspiring! Also, a big thanks for the You Tube directions and the other tips and diagrams…always very helpful. Keep up the creativity!

    Kindest Regards, CarolReplyCancel

  • Karen LinarezFebruary 19, 2011 - 9:38 pm

    Becca, I love your awesome card. From the minute I saw it, I was saying to myself “how on earth did she get those words to all be right side up after flipping up those corners”, so I’m very glad you showed us. That is so
    creative. I’ve got to find some stamp I can try it with. And, I love that frame around it. Even the border tops it off just right. I would love to spend a day stamping with you and just try to see if I could detect how your brain works, haha!ReplyCancel

  • JaneyFebruary 19, 2011 - 9:55 pm

    The card is beautiful. I sometimes can’t understand the ‘how to’ statements and so with this one, I will have to stamp the words on the inside myself just to understand how you really did it. Thanks for sharing this card, Becca.

    And Thanks for the Becca’s Bits, too – really cool how you do this.

    I also enjoy your Amazing Quotes each day – meaningful to me.

    hugsReplyCancel

  • Kristen ConantFebruary 19, 2011 - 10:22 pm

    Becca! Thank you so much for that info on your peg bow maker!!! That is FANTASTIC! I am going to run right out tomorrow and get some stuff to make one myself. I am so excited for this. I too do not like the looks of the glue dotted bow. This will solve that issue!!!! Thank you so much!ReplyCancel

  • Elissa LymanFebruary 19, 2011 - 10:37 pm

    I love the card! Thank you for video on making a bigger card.ReplyCancel

  • Heather (Montreal)February 19, 2011 - 11:27 pm

    Thanks for the great tip, Becca!
    I’ve used watercolour paper for ages and can often buy it in a 17″ length. Makes a much sturdier (think topple-free) card. Besides, I love the texture of watercolour papers!ReplyCancel

  • LeanneFebruary 19, 2011 - 11:46 pm

    Beautiful card. Thanks for the tutorial. Love the ribbon.ReplyCancel

  • KelleyFebruary 20, 2011 - 1:13 am

    Becca, your card is beautiful! Thank you for showing the layout. I would have puzzled over that for a very long time. :)ReplyCancel

  • Dianna N.February 20, 2011 - 1:21 am

    Hey Becca,
    This card is sooooooo beautiful! I absolutely love the way the lettering comes peeking out from the other side. It’s just mind-boggling how you figure out how to fold, cut, layer, stamp, and piece objects together! I am trying to figure out which border punch you used to trim the paper strip behind the ribbon. Thank you so much for another gorgeous card.ReplyCancel

  • ChelseaFebruary 20, 2011 - 1:33 am

    Thank you for sharing this beautiful card. There is a lot to learn here, and I appreciate your willingness to let us all know how you achieve these wonderful results. I would have struggled for ages trying to figure out how to stamp those words correctly (and wasted a lot of paper!)
    And I am one of the people who wondered how you did the 15 inch paper for your card base. Brilliant!! Thank you so much for answering my question!ReplyCancel

  • Carol WestFebruary 20, 2011 - 1:37 am

    I am always amazed by your gorgeous creations and your God given talent Becca. This is one totally awesome creation. “Hugs” CarolReplyCancel

  • Gloria WestermanFebruary 20, 2011 - 2:02 am

    Thank you Becca for sharing this….I had often wonder how you got all you did on the face of a card…..I like this idea….thank you so much…ReplyCancel

  • LizetteFebruary 20, 2011 - 2:57 am

    Becca
    Thank you for another GREAT tip!ReplyCancel

  • Jane KFebruary 20, 2011 - 4:03 am

    Beautiful, as always, Becca! I love the ribbon, have never seen this type before at Michaels. Can hardly wait to get the new Spellbinders Heart Circles. This one should maybe compliment with some of the Martha Stuart heart punches? Hmmm, my mind is whirling with opportunities. Well done, again!ReplyCancel

  • Sheila - UKFebruary 20, 2011 - 6:02 am

    Thank you Becca for the great tutorial on the sizing if your card amd oh your card is simply amazing.

    Love Sheila xxReplyCancel

  • MarilynFebruary 20, 2011 - 6:38 am

    I think I may be the winner :) Marilyn from Lavender CottageReplyCancel

  • MarilynFebruary 20, 2011 - 6:40 am

    Hi I think I may be the winner of your giveaway :) Marilyn xxReplyCancel

  • Sandra ltbFebruary 20, 2011 - 8:08 am

    beautiful Becca!
    Thanks for the tips.
    Sandra ltbReplyCancel

  • sandyh50February 20, 2011 - 8:27 am

    Thanks for sharing how you make these big cards! I appreciate it!ReplyCancel

  • SusiFebruary 20, 2011 - 8:43 am

    Oooh .. I just LOVE your tutorials! Even if I don’t feel I can tackle them right now, I know that I can reference them anytime. Your card is BEA – U – TI – FUL, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterFebruary 20, 2011 - 9:05 am

    Beautiful card, that technique is so cool, love the look of the paper folded back with the text! Neat tip on the card base tooReplyCancel

  • JessicaFebruary 20, 2011 - 9:30 am

    Hey Becca, I didn’t realize your cards were so big. But if I had really thought about it… well how else can you get so much on card! lol
    I have used the larger sizes too. Most of my cards are A2, but every now and then I just need to make a bigger statement. Thanks for sharing the way you do it.
    Hugs, JessicaReplyCancel

  • Monica MFebruary 20, 2011 - 9:32 am

    Oh my, Your card is stunning–just beautiful. I love your cards, your details are always perfect. You come up with the best ( and different) techniques. Thank-you so much for giving us tutorials to study and follow.
    Hugs MonicaReplyCancel

  • JenFebruary 20, 2011 - 9:44 am

    Beautiful!!!!ReplyCancel

  • pamela watsonFebruary 20, 2011 - 9:47 am

    Becca, every card I see, I think, “this has to be the best” but then the next card just goes beyond and I wonder how you do it. You truly are talented and thank you for sharing your wonderful creations with us. I love all the ribbons you use. Gorgeous !ReplyCancel

  • MarieFebruary 20, 2011 - 9:57 am

    Beautiful card and sentiment! I looooove your tutorials, Becca. So when/if you find the time, please keep them coming xxReplyCancel

  • MichelleFebruary 20, 2011 - 9:59 am

    Beautiful! I love the tutorial. I love that die with the heart edge and that bow is to die for. I really need to make one of those peg thingy’s! :) Have a great dayReplyCancel

  • Beth NormanFebruary 20, 2011 - 11:48 am

    Such a lovely card. How detailed. Thank you for sharing with us the placement of your wording. It makes sense to see it that way.ReplyCancel

  • DelamaFebruary 20, 2011 - 3:34 pm

    I like it when you give a show on how you make your thing. Thank you it help out alot on how you make them. And I love the card special when the paper look like is explosion out. Thank you very much for sharing.
    Have a great day :)
    DelamaReplyCancel

  • Marcie SmithFebruary 20, 2011 - 5:45 pm

    This is such a rich and elegant card. Paper is just gorgeous. I like how you have taken beautiful single sided paper and created what looks like double sided paper by using a background stamp and distressed it. Thank you for your tip on creating large cards. I prefer them also so all the layering and details aren’t scruched together. Makes for a more professional look. What beautiful ribbon – love the different texture on each side.
    I just wanted to share with you that you no longer have to hear me moan and groan about not being able to play with all the fabulous winter release dies. I just got my shipped message that they are in route and that I will get them sometime this week. I am so excited!!!! Sorry if I drove you nuts complaining. Three months just seemed like such a long time when you prepaid for something. But now that they are on their way earlier then expected, I am a happy camper again.
    MarcieReplyCancel

  • MoniqueFebruary 20, 2011 - 9:48 pm

    Wow Wow Wow.. this is spectacular Becca… I love this!!ReplyCancel

  • KathyFebruary 20, 2011 - 10:15 pm

    Very nice Becca…. love the look..ReplyCancel

  • Deebi27February 20, 2011 - 11:49 pm

    Awesome as usuall! That card base is awesome. No wonder your cards are sooo sturdy looking. Fantastic! Thanks for the link to your peg bow wood box and tutorial. I need to make one…your bows are sooo perfect in every way! Maybe mine will be too!ReplyCancel

  • Miss GFebruary 21, 2011 - 7:50 am

    Becca
    Thank you for the video on pleating. the card is beautiful..
    Have a great week! Happy Monday to youReplyCancel

  • Miss GFebruary 21, 2011 - 7:55 am

    I’m back, Becca
    (LOL) the word, hearts, pearls and bows, what more can a girl ask for.
    Just Beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • E.TFebruary 24, 2011 - 7:29 am

    another gorgeous creation! I was just browsing through your blog and WOW there are some beauties here! You are very talented!ReplyCancel

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Hi there.  Well a little bit more than 24 hours went by and one of the winners did not step forward to contact me.  That means time to pick another name!!  All the winners were picked using random.org so I rolled away again and came up #852 and a new name.  Please take a second to peek in and see if it was you :-D



The winner has 24 hours to reach out to me through my contact page to claim their winnings and leave their mailing address.

Smooches!!


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  • Marge (mer)February 18, 2011 - 9:12 pm

    Come on down, Gloria . . . and claim your prize — LOL!!!ReplyCancel

  • FrancesFebruary 18, 2011 - 9:35 pm

    Congratulations, Gloria. hugs, Frances.ReplyCancel

  • MickieFebruary 18, 2011 - 9:35 pm

    Congrats Gloria!!ReplyCancel

  • Lovely LindaFebruary 18, 2011 - 9:40 pm

    Groan – I wish it was me ! LOL! Congrats to the new winner! {{{hugs}}}ReplyCancel

  • Shelly SchmidtFebruary 18, 2011 - 9:45 pm

    Congrats! Awesome for you!!!ReplyCancel

  • Diane LFebruary 18, 2011 - 9:45 pm

    Nope,not me,sad…but Congrats to you Gloria!!!ReplyCancel

  • Billie DeeFebruary 18, 2011 - 9:46 pm

    I was hoping .. but congrats Gloria!
    Becca – you are so sweet.ReplyCancel

  • JaneyFebruary 18, 2011 - 9:46 pm

    I’m so glad no one has the ability to see me right now – I’m just so green!! Green with envy!! Congratulations, Gloria

    Hugs, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • TeresaFebruary 18, 2011 - 9:53 pm

    Darn….Maybe the next time. Congrats.ReplyCancel

  • Gloria WestermanFebruary 18, 2011 - 9:58 pm

    Thank you all for the sweet comments…..and yes I’ve just email Becca….when my DH peel me off the ceiling….I just wish all of you guys could win too……Becca is the greatest…..
    Becca I just hit reply from your email post….I hope that was right…..
    Again thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!
    gloriaReplyCancel

  • Olga JewellFebruary 18, 2011 - 10:24 pm

    Oh congrats Gloria!!!! I’m doing the happy dance 4 u!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Steph MitchellFebruary 18, 2011 - 10:29 pm

    Congratulations Gloria. As a past winner of one of Becca’s give-aways I know you’ll enjoy your prize.ReplyCancel

  • Leslie GFebruary 18, 2011 - 10:33 pm

    Lucky girl . . .ReplyCancel

  • chrisdFebruary 18, 2011 - 10:39 pm

    What a great gift for Gloria to be receiving and thanks again Becca for all you share with your readers.ReplyCancel

  • RufusFebruary 18, 2011 - 10:44 pm

    Gloria, congrats! I’m sure that Becca is very happy to have gotten all her winners to come forward! Today’s card is spectacular, Becca. Petticoats indeed!!!
    R/ReplyCancel

  • Mrs. HamFebruary 18, 2011 - 11:19 pm

    Congratulations Gloria. Enjoy your prizes.ReplyCancel

  • GraceFebruary 19, 2011 - 12:08 am

    I always enjoy looking at your inspirational ideas but, in the last few days I’ve really had a jolt forward with your peg bows video and super pattern to make the peg board.
    Thank you so much dear girl.ReplyCancel

  • Elva DerbyFebruary 19, 2011 - 12:10 am

    Well I diden’t win this time but will try again-Congrats to Gloria !!ReplyCancel

  • Brenda GloudeFebruary 19, 2011 - 12:14 am

    I enjoy and get so much inspiration from looking at the beautiful cards that you make.
    God bless you and have a wonderful weekend and congats to all the winners.
    BrendaReplyCancel

  • Peggy MullenauxFebruary 19, 2011 - 12:40 am

    Congrats to the lucky ones. I will keep hoping that it will be me….next time. =) {{ }}ReplyCancel

  • Barbara WilsonFebruary 19, 2011 - 2:06 am

    Congratulations! Enjoy your blog candy.ReplyCancel

  • cynthia beynonFebruary 19, 2011 - 4:04 am

    I WAS REALLY THINKING THE NEW WINNER MIGHT NOT CHECK IN WITH
    YOU AND YOU WOULD HAVE TO PICK ANOTHER AND BEING SO GREEN
    WITH ENVY I WOULD LIGHT UP THE SECTION WITH MY NAME AND I
    WOULD BE PICKED. WELL CONGRATULATIONS GLORIA. I ENVY YOU.
    AND THANKS AGAIN BECCA FOR DOING TH;IS. YOU ARE VERY SPECIAL ……..

    CYNTHIAReplyCancel

  • Sheila - UKFebruary 19, 2011 - 5:05 am

    Congratulations Gloria…you’re one lucky lady!!!
    Thanks again Becca….you’re one wonderful lady!!
    God bless.

    Love Sheila xxReplyCancel

  • AnneFebruary 19, 2011 - 5:15 am

    oh my goodness, someone is goingto be disappointed:(
    Congrats Gloria, enjoy your new goodiesReplyCancel

  • Evette K. CiampoFebruary 19, 2011 - 6:40 am

    Congrats Gloria. Enjoy all your candy…yummy. You are just the best Becca. As are all the wonderful blog owners with all the give-aways. Ty, ty, ty.ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisFebruary 19, 2011 - 7:01 am

    Please step forward, Becca always has some of the nicest giveaways. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • Ginny K.February 19, 2011 - 7:03 am

    Becca,
    I so love all of your ideas. I’m happy for Gloria and I am so excited to receive my own goodie bag. I can’t wait to see which cards are included, all of yours are so beautiful that I know what ever I receive in the goodie bag will be wonderful. I still can’t believe I was a winner, 3rd place, but still a winner!!
    I really can’t tell you how excited and thrilled I am to be getting a goodie bag!
    It reminds me of when I was a kid and I would get those little grab bags full of hope and promise, this is the same thrill I am experiencing now! Thanks again Becca, you have made my day, my month, probably my year!!! ~Gin~ReplyCancel

  • sandi ackermanFebruary 19, 2011 - 11:24 am

    Gloria, Delight in the gifts that are coming your way. Be creative and as you have been blessed with some wonderful items, bless others with items coming out of them. :)ReplyCancel

  • SorayaFebruary 19, 2011 - 11:56 am

    GLORIA!!!!!
    answer soon!!!

    Congrats!ReplyCancel

  • Nancy FlecknellFebruary 19, 2011 - 6:09 pm

    Congrats Gloria!! I haven’t chatted to you since I was on the cricut board, but hope you are well and enjoy your new goodies!ReplyCancel

  • MarilynFebruary 20, 2011 - 6:36 am

    I think mayb I am the winner???ReplyCancel

  • Jean AsenatoFebruary 20, 2011 - 9:00 pm

    I’ve been following your work for almost a year I don’t leave messages because they normally don’ take I hope this one does . Love Love Love EVERYTHING you do your such an inspiation to all of us , your light SHINESReplyCancel

  • Cindy ClickFebruary 20, 2011 - 9:22 pm

    Becca,
    Another beautiful card. You are so talented and I Iove all the love , detail and pasion you put into each card you make. I look forward to each post.

    God bless, CindyReplyCancel

  • Ree DonnellyFebruary 22, 2011 - 8:47 am

    Hooray for GLORIA!!! woot woot!ReplyCancel

  • leslie DeeringFebruary 23, 2011 - 9:41 am

    Your cards are so pretty but your bows are the best !!!! such talent! Have you ever designed a “thank you card”/ birthday card for a caretaker or have a suggestion my son is very special needs and his school aide who we love has a big birthday coming up and I would love to make her a special card !
    Thank you for all the inspiration ! LeslieReplyCancel

  • cynthia beynonMarch 1, 2011 - 2:41 am

    BECCA BECCA IF N O ONE WANTS THE GOODIE BAG, I WOULD BE
    VERY HAPPY TO CLAIM IT. I SURE HOPE GLORIA APPRECIATES WHAT
    HAS COME HER WAY. LUCKY LADY.
    THANK YOU BECCA FOR ALL THE GOODIE BAGS YOU HAVE PUT ON
    LINE FOR US. MAYBE WE SHOULD HAVE THEM MORE OFTEN.

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Hi there sweet friends.  Popping in to let you know that two of the three winners have responded.    I’ll have a further update for you tomorrow.  In the meantime, after all my errands today I got the inspiration for a card.  I was thinking petticoats, lol.  Can’t you tell?  Seriously, this is my favorite, favorite, favorite lace.  I indulged last year after I saw this in the Prima booth at CHA.  No worries, it won’t go to waste – I sew too so this may end up on the bottom of a jean jacket or something.   It was my starting point on this card and then I thought it an excellent place to showcase one of the new background stamps from Our Daily Bread Designs – the Fish Background.  It’s very subtle here because it’s stamped over top of my striped design paper – I heat embossed it with ivory embossing powder.  Then I stamped half of the sentiment from the Anchor set and behind it, very faintly, you can see the anchor image.


My focal point medallion is made up of  two of Spellbinders Fancy Tags Two with Standard Circles SM and Standard Circles LG layered on top.   Lol, you know I’m push myself from time to time to step outside of my color comfort zone – voila -purple for you.  It honestly doesn’t happen often, but I’m trying to change that!!


SUPPLIES I USED
Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs – Fish Background, Anchor
Paper: Bazzill, K & Company
Ink: Studio G (dye based)
Accessories: Spellbinders Fancy Tags Two, Spellbinders Standard Circles SM, Spellbinders Standard Circles LG, Ivory Embossing Powder, Ribbon, Prima Lace Pearls

You all are the sweetest!  I’m cooking up some good stuff for you!!  Come back and see me soon!


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  • Candy MillsFebruary 18, 2011 - 2:42 am

    Wow Becca that lace is really something!!! I can just see you in a jean jacket with that on it too :o)
    LOVE the fish background stamp!!! You make everything so different! In this case stamping that background on striped paper – I never would have done that. Excellent ribbon – love the touch of purple. Every time you say you go out of your comfort zone – you do it with class.
    Big hugs, CandyReplyCancel

  • FernandaFebruary 18, 2011 - 3:08 am

    so creative-love the darker stamping (sentiment) over the lighter one (anchor)!ReplyCancel

  • geatyFebruary 18, 2011 - 3:43 am

    Super card Becca, j’aime bcp what you did and done with so much love, that’s why we love even more your work, good luckReplyCancel

  • Mary HarrisFebruary 18, 2011 - 3:50 am

    Becca I love that lace and I love the bow too. The ribbon is really pretty!!ReplyCancel

  • HeatherFebruary 18, 2011 - 4:46 am

    Beautiful card Becca – The stamping and colours are so subtle and that lace and bow, WOW. love it.
    Hugs
    HW(UK)
    xReplyCancel

  • Sheila - UKFebruary 18, 2011 - 5:20 am

    Fabulous Becca!!! Love the colours and the way you’ve used the stamps and the lace is soooooo beautiful and the add touch of purple to the bow just sets it of wonderfully. I just love your creations so much. Thank you.

    Love Sheila xxReplyCancel

  • Jane FiresFebruary 18, 2011 - 5:46 am

    Becca, Where did you get the ribbon? It is beautiful. Thanks for sharing. JanieReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisFebruary 18, 2011 - 6:14 am

    That lace is gorgeous, and I love how you utilized it on that beautiful card. I’m loving the color combination too. That is a pretty ribbon too. I like how you over stamped your sentiment on top of the anchor. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • HeatherFebruary 18, 2011 - 6:19 am

    Beautiful combo of colors and design … where did you get that ribbon … I love it!!!ReplyCancel

  • TaterFebruary 18, 2011 - 6:20 am

    This is absolutely stunning! Your use of the ODB background stamp is stupendous. Beautiful. Thank you for sharing your creation and thank you for your inspiring tutorials. I tried the gathered ribbon technique and I was able to create one!!!ReplyCancel

  • Carol LFebruary 18, 2011 - 6:23 am

    I love every detail here! The background stamp, the faint image stamped behind the sentiment, and oh that ribbon and lace! Gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • michelle frasherFebruary 18, 2011 - 6:41 am

    what a treat when you step out of your comfort zone and use colors you don’t usually use. love that ribbon! and all that lace! you could really make it into a ‘girly’ card.ReplyCancel

  • Olga JewellFebruary 18, 2011 - 6:47 am

    Oh man, it is gorgeous!! I love the lace and ribbon!!!ReplyCancel

  • Marilyn ClarkFebruary 18, 2011 - 6:55 am

    You are amazing! The card is beautiful and the lace and ribbon…..I want to shop where you shop. TFS.ReplyCancel

  • Jeanielou KaufmanFebruary 18, 2011 - 7:14 am

    Here I am seeing another very beautiful creation, the great Victorian look. Love this, Becca. Have a blessed day.
    Hugs, JeanielouReplyCancel

  • Dianna N.February 18, 2011 - 7:15 am

    Hey Becca,
    I never thought of stamping over a patterned paper! It really makes a difference in a large print stamp. I appreciate the subtleness of it. I also love the way the bow turned out!
    Thank you for another beautiful card, and delightful tip!ReplyCancel

  • Donna RFebruary 18, 2011 - 7:18 am

    Gorgeous card, Becca! great way to start the weekend!ReplyCancel

  • JeanFebruary 18, 2011 - 7:35 am

    Beautiful card. I love the fish background on the patterned paper.
    Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • SusiFebruary 18, 2011 - 7:43 am

    I agree, that Prima lace is SCRUMPTIOUS!!! As is your card, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • Barbara WilsonFebruary 18, 2011 - 7:57 am

    Very pretty, glad that petticoats inspired you. I sometimes wonder do people even wear slips let alone petticoats.ReplyCancel

  • Judy CoveyFebruary 18, 2011 - 8:02 am

    Another beautiful card Becca! Love the lace too and I adore the bow, not only the actual bow but the print.ReplyCancel

  • bethann dFebruary 18, 2011 - 8:10 am

    oh lovely lace, great card, wonderful sentiment. like the subtly of the b’grd over the patterend paper. no winnners answered???, i’ll answer the call lolReplyCancel

  • Gloria WestermanFebruary 18, 2011 - 8:18 am

    So beautiful…..love the lace petticoat….ReplyCancel

  • Shelly SchmidtFebruary 18, 2011 - 8:38 am

    Gorgeous card- love the lace and I can see why you had to have it! I love the image stamped softly and then the sentiment over it.ReplyCancel

  • ChaunFebruary 18, 2011 - 8:41 am

    This is wonderful, as usual. And the little pop of purple with the neutrals realy does make it POP! Keep it up! Let’s see some more purple out of you!ReplyCancel

  • lacyquilterFebruary 18, 2011 - 8:41 am

    Beautiful, Becca. I need to remember that I can stamp on designer paper.ReplyCancel

  • Miss GFebruary 18, 2011 - 8:43 am

    Good Morning Becca

    BEAUTIFUL, I thought the fish were apart of the paper. the petticoat look is awesome and I looke the book and corner effect. you are so talented.
    thank you again for sharing . The color combo is awesome!.

    Again CONGRADS to those that won the BLOG!ReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenFebruary 18, 2011 - 8:46 am

    This is SO PRETTY!!!! Yep, I can see Petticoats!!! :) I LOVE that you put a little bit of ribbon on the corner too!!! NICE touch!!! :)ReplyCancel

  • RebekkaFebruary 18, 2011 - 9:24 am

    This is gorgeous Becca, that lace is beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • AnnelieFebruary 18, 2011 - 9:50 am

    Just love this card, Becca. I’m a sucker for plaid — love the little corner accent you’ve added with the ribbon as well. My day wouldn’t be complete without checking to see what you have created. Thanks for sharing your amazing talent with us all.ReplyCancel

  • sandi ackermanFebruary 18, 2011 - 9:54 am

    I really love encouraging ,spiritual phrases that are similar to the ones that you use Becca. Can you give me an idea of where you find them? Thanks Also, we have lots of great outside card ideas but some inside card ideas could be of use too. Thanks.ReplyCancel

  • emilyFebruary 18, 2011 - 9:57 am

    Becca, your petticoat lace is so pretty and the checkered ribbon to go with it is so fresh and country looking. Love it! The image and sentiment are perfect together. What an inspirational card.
    Thanks for sharing and hope you have a good weekend! :o)ReplyCancel

  • Pam HFebruary 18, 2011 - 10:12 am

    Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Michelle ~ daydreams505February 18, 2011 - 10:28 am

    Very pretty and I haven’t seen this lace before. :)ReplyCancel

  • RobynFebruary 18, 2011 - 10:47 am

    When I saw this card, I thought that the lace was the ruff sea and the top part of the card was the calm sea. Just beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • Linda EFebruary 18, 2011 - 10:48 am

    Stunning, Becca! I love all of the ribbon and lace!ReplyCancel

  • RubyFebruary 18, 2011 - 10:55 am

    As usual a beautiful card… I love everything abou it and the embossing of the background is genius. Just wondering how you got the pinking on the end of the ribbon, was it done with pinking shears? Tks for sharing!ReplyCancel

  • Marge (mer)February 18, 2011 - 10:58 am

    I totally understand why this is your favorite lace — it is heavenly! I’ve never had the nerve to use that much lace on a card, but your ‘petticoat’ border is GORGEOUS!!! Your bow is awesome too — LOVE it!!!ReplyCancel

  • Debby WalkerFebruary 18, 2011 - 11:08 am

    I really like the vellum overlay, and perfect bow as always! Thanks for sharing! HugsReplyCancel

  • Peggy MullenauxFebruary 18, 2011 - 11:45 am

    Beautiful card. Love your choice of lace and the perfect ribbon to go with it. You are so creative. {{ }}ReplyCancel

  • Elissa LymanFebruary 18, 2011 - 12:16 pm

    I love the color combo. Purple is my favorite color! I watched your video on bows and I am working on making beautiful bows like you. The lace is gorgeous.ReplyCancel

  • FrancesFebruary 18, 2011 - 12:32 pm

    This is so beautiful, love it. Hugs, Frances.ReplyCancel

  • cynthia beynonFebruary 18, 2011 - 12:51 pm

    BECCA BECCA I AM TYPING THIS DURING A EARTHQUAKE HERE IN
    YUMA AZ. ITS NOT A BAD ONE, MAYBE THREE ON THE RICTER SCALE. THE CARD IS BEAUTIFUL AND I THINK IT MAKES A GOOD MENS CARD. WHATEVER ITS BEAUTIFUL AND DIFFERENT. WHERE
    DID YOU PURCHASE THAT BEAUTIFUL LACE. I COULD REALLY USE
    IT.

    CYNTHIAReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)February 18, 2011 - 12:55 pm

    So many little details to get to the altogether glorious finish. The first thing that popped out at me was the ribbon corner and the pinking on the bottom of the bow tails. After reading each comment, I had to go back and look at that particular detail. Then, the oh so gentle anchor stamp. So beautifully understated. Like some of your other followers I could not quite take in that you stamped on your DP. Yes, you told us, but really, who does that? Except you!

    I love every little thing about this card. You done did it again!ReplyCancel

  • Ginny K.February 18, 2011 - 1:00 pm

    Becca,
    Love the lase on the card and the pretty bow. Those new stamps are so fabulous, I wish I had them. I sure hope that my info went through to you for the prizes, since you mentioned that you only received two responses, I always have such troubles with computer stuff. Well, hope to hear from you.
    ~Ginny K.~ReplyCancel

  • Peggy H.February 18, 2011 - 1:25 pm

    Wonderful card, beautiful ribbon,but i love purplr always have, thanks for sharing your wonderful designs!ReplyCancel

  • Karen LinarezFebruary 18, 2011 - 1:59 pm

    Yet another very pretty card, Becca! I like what you did with the ribbon over the corner, and what a perfect bow. I love the way you layered the medallion, and that background was very creative. I love making my own backgrounds, which was my only way till I got inspired here to use background paper.ReplyCancel

  • Janet CastleFebruary 18, 2011 - 1:59 pm

    I totally enjoyed you ‘step outside the box’ Becca…nicely done! Like what you did with the fish stamp – I thought I ordered the embossing plate – in error I had ordered the stamp….so now I have both! And….thanks to you, now I know what I will do with the stamp – LOL!
    JanReplyCancel

  • IdaFebruary 18, 2011 - 2:08 pm

    Simply Stunning.ReplyCancel

  • LenoriaFebruary 18, 2011 - 2:30 pm

    This is such a beautiful card and I love all the lace and everything about the card!ReplyCancel

  • Bev J.February 18, 2011 - 3:43 pm

    Beautiful, love what you did to the striped dp!!ReplyCancel

  • Debbie BFebruary 18, 2011 - 4:18 pm

    Love it. He really does calm the restless sea. We just have to listen.ReplyCancel

  • Lenny B.February 18, 2011 - 4:42 pm

    Your ‘Calming the Restless Sea’ card is really nice. I love the color of paper, ink, lace, and ribbon. Your friends and loved ones are so lucky to receive your beautiful cards! (I’m so lucky to see them). :)ReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterFebruary 18, 2011 - 4:51 pm

    neat stamping on the paper, I wouldn’t have known it wasn’t part of the paper if you hadn’t said. And I like he stamping of the sentiment over the image, pretty framing!ReplyCancel

  • Elaine AllenFebruary 18, 2011 - 4:51 pm

    Hi Becca –

    Gorgeous card! You never cease to amaze me. I really love that lace and the touch of purple. Purple in any shade is my favorite color.

    Elaine AllenReplyCancel

  • Rhonda ZFebruary 18, 2011 - 5:52 pm

    I adore the fish background! That is so cute.ReplyCancel

  • HelenFebruary 18, 2011 - 5:52 pm

    Becca you are so clever, I would never have thought of stamping on patterned paper! Love that idea.ReplyCancel

  • Mra DomeneFebruary 18, 2011 - 6:37 pm

    Just… marvellous.ReplyCancel

  • MichelleFebruary 18, 2011 - 6:49 pm

    Very pretty! I love the layers of laceReplyCancel

  • Annette MoranFebruary 18, 2011 - 7:07 pm

    you’ve done it again! Lovely card and I love the splash of purple.ReplyCancel

  • MarieFebruary 18, 2011 - 7:11 pm

    Beauiful card! Becca. I love the lace and ribbon xReplyCancel

  • Sabine EdelmannFebruary 18, 2011 - 7:45 pm

    Beautiful card and again awesome inspiration! Got my own ODBD stamp sets today. Love this release….and can’t wait until I have time this weekend to create! Have a good one….ReplyCancel

  • MickieFebruary 18, 2011 - 7:56 pm

    Another beauty Becca. Don’t know how I missed the tutorial on that bow, will have to check that out as it is so pretty.ReplyCancel

  • SorayaFebruary 18, 2011 - 8:10 pm

    Gorgeous! love your elegant bows too!ReplyCancel

  • Trish VernerFebruary 18, 2011 - 8:26 pm

    Becca, this is gorgeous and I really love that fish background stamp.
    Big hugs,
    Trish xxReplyCancel

  • JaneyFebruary 18, 2011 - 9:43 pm

    That lace is the sweetest lace!! I would have been falling all over myself to get to the Prima booth, too.

    Lovely way to accent the background papers and I love the anchor stamp and the Fancy Tags Two……such a cleaver way to pull everything together!

    Thanks for sharing with us.

    hugsReplyCancel

  • ChrisBFebruary 19, 2011 - 4:28 am

    I love this card so calming, the colour work so well with image and sentiment. That lace is do die for. Gorgeous. Thanks for sharing all your inspiration. Love and Hugs x ChrisBReplyCancel

  • RebeccaFebruary 19, 2011 - 10:15 am

    I love you work. Where do you get the beautiful scripture stamps you use.ReplyCancel

  • paulaFebruary 19, 2011 - 10:20 am

    a lovely card – some great elements. a restful image on the stamp behind the sentiment – and had to look twice to see the fish background.

    Paula x x xReplyCancel

  • Debbie HammFebruary 20, 2011 - 12:56 am

    You’ve done it again! You are an inspiration. Hugs, debbieReplyCancel
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