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Hi there.  I have a subdued card today as I try to move closer to fall tones, I think that’s just how I’m feeling.  It’s still blazing summer around me so I guess in my heart I’m longing for fall.  I picked a superb sentiment by Quietfire Design called The Secret of Genius.   I decided to showcase it on a layer of Spellbinders Classic Diamonds and Spellbinders Labels Sixteen.  I added a ribbon and pearls to balance.

For decoration on the ends of the Labels Sixteen, I snipped through one of the vertical lines on Spellbinders Fancy Tags and that made it so that I could slip it over the end of my panel.  

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Quietfire Design – The Secret of Genius
Paper:  Die Cuts With a View – Linen, Bazzill
Ink:  Versafine- Vintage Sepia
Accessories:   Spellbinders Fancy Tags, Spellbinders Labels Sixteen, Spellbinders Classic Diamonds, Zva Creative Pearls, Ribbon

On another note, I wanted to share an event for a worthy cause that’s happening all over blog land.  A blog hop and auction to benefit the Susan G Komen Foundation.   A huge group of designers have a hop and auction going on – you can check out all the details HERE at the Skipping Stone Designs Blog.  Check out that list of talent!!!  Be sure to click and follow around to see the stunning cards that are being offered for auction – this started last week and the bids for the auctions close this Thursday at 8pm MST.  Kudos to Heather for organizing everything and persisting so we can work to beat breast cancer, one card at a time!!


Thanks for stopping by, I really appreciate it!

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  • Patty ChapmanSeptember 20, 2010 - 6:44 am

    Beautiful card, I had to laugh at the sentiment as my mom used to say (she is now deceased) “You will never grow up!” Since I am 59 I guess she was right! lol. Thanks for sharing all your beautiful work!ReplyCancel

  • JoAnn BurnhamSeptember 20, 2010 - 6:56 am

    Another gorgeous card. I love the way you combine the nestabilites shapes. TFS and have a blessed week.ReplyCancel

  • Marlene IacuzziSeptember 20, 2010 - 6:57 am

    It’s like looking in a toy store window when I come to “Amazing Paper Grace”. I want the dies, the paper, the stamps, and I am wowed by the creativity. Clipping the tag was such a nice idea.ReplyCancel

  • JaneySeptember 20, 2010 - 7:00 am

    I realized this morning that I had not rec’d an update from my favorite card designer for awhile! Maybe your computer problems are affecting your loyal fans, too.

    I am so ready for Fall and I love the colors you selected for this card. The sentiment is wonderful, too.

    Thanks for sharing, BeccaReplyCancel

  • Amanda HSeptember 20, 2010 - 7:04 am

    I’M A FOREVER Fan, Becca!! You Truly Inspire me!! The great combinations of Spellbinders are just Amazing, you’ve really opened my eyes! Thank you! :)ReplyCancel

  • Deb VandersteegSeptember 20, 2010 - 7:11 am

    What a beautiful card Becca. So elegant, wonderful layout and your bows are simply gorgeous.ReplyCancel

  • Barbara WilsonSeptember 20, 2010 - 7:19 am

    You may call it subdued. But I call it beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • CorinneSeptember 20, 2010 - 7:21 am

    Superbe!!
    bises de la FranceReplyCancel

  • Kelly MassmanSeptember 20, 2010 - 7:22 am

    Very pretty!ReplyCancel

  • Sabrina aka okimom2girlzSeptember 20, 2010 - 8:03 am

    Becca, this is an absolute BEAUTY!! I’ve missed you! :D. Hugs, SabrinaReplyCancel

  • Diane LSeptember 20, 2010 - 8:08 am

    Stunning card Becca!!!ReplyCancel

  • JeanSeptember 20, 2010 - 9:39 am

    I love your card. I too am longing for those crisp cool mornings, sunny afternoons and beautiful bursts of fall color.

    I was traveling yesterday and stopped for a break. Someone had spilled dog food on the concrete and someone else had run over it. All the different colors were mixed together in an aray of fall colors. I kept thinking I could take a picture of that, enlarge it and print it off for a neat fall paper!
    It becomes obsessive!ReplyCancel

  • MarisaSeptember 20, 2010 - 9:59 am

    Great quote. Think I may be a genius :D My hubby says I’m just an over grown kid at 48 LOL! Beautifully framed sentiment and card.ReplyCancel

  • RebekkaSeptember 20, 2010 - 11:08 am

    Beautiful card Becca and lovely sentiment.ReplyCancel

  • Vivian LSeptember 20, 2010 - 12:24 pm

    Love the card and the stand just makes it look priceless!ReplyCancel

  • JackieTSeptember 20, 2010 - 12:32 pm

    You call it subdued and I call it elegant. Your work is always
    a challenge for me.ReplyCancel

  • BarbaraSeptember 20, 2010 - 1:00 pm

    Magnificent card!! The moment I saw this card I said Wow “out loud”
    ( again)
    I do that a lot when I look at your creations. I love the layered diamond and Lables 16. TFSReplyCancel

  • JessicaSeptember 20, 2010 - 1:14 pm

    Hi Becca, I have come to really look forward to your creations every day! As usual, you created another beautiful card! I just love your style! I too, am longing for cooler weather! Thanks for sharing!
    JessicaReplyCancel

  • AndreaASeptember 20, 2010 - 1:26 pm

    Very pretty card Becca.
    I too look forward to your post everyday.

    Like I said before, someday when I grow up I want to be just like you!!
    ( Even though I am probably older than you already :-)……….)ReplyCancel

  • StaceySeptember 20, 2010 - 5:47 pm

    Becka, I love that stand that you use in your photos to keep your cards in the upright position. Where can I get one? Even if it is the one that has like many nails, it could be OK.ReplyCancel

  • Linda LSeptember 20, 2010 - 7:18 pm

    Love the little fancy tags detail…so pretty.ReplyCancel

  • Kathy J (Wattle)September 20, 2010 - 8:18 pm

    Beautiful Becca!! Love the colours and framing and your bow is divine!!ReplyCancel

  • Candy MillsSeptember 21, 2010 - 2:25 am

    A most beautiful card, Becca. I think my father had this secret. Everyone loved him to matter their age. He was so much fun to be with and could talk to anyone about anything. I like to think I am doing the same.
    Hugs, CandyReplyCancel

  • Angelina WesselsSeptember 21, 2010 - 2:41 am

    Very pretty! I love the way you layer the Spellbinder dies. I just received #14 and #16 – they are so pretty to work with! Also, you have some beautiful sayings that you use on your cards. I will just have to check out their websites as well. Thanks for sharing your talent with us.ReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterSeptember 21, 2010 - 8:29 am

    so pretty, just love your layering of all the dies, just terrific!ReplyCancel

  • KimSeptember 21, 2010 - 8:50 am

    So beautiful, a wonderful choice of colours.ReplyCancel

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Hi there!  Knocking around the ole studio today I put together a card to show using two of my favorite colors.  By the way, do you have any idea how hard it is to match red, ugh…thus my black embossed sentiment :-)  I’m working today with two new sets from Our Daily Bread Designs called Never Thirst and Brocade Borders.    The sentiment and frame panel is cut out close to the stamping around the curves and contours of the frame using one of the Brocade Border Die Cuts from Our Daily Bread Designs.

I used my Martha Stewart border punch to cut the flap on the front of the card.  I used an EK Success Punch down the left side of the card which made a great set up for the pearls.  Using two different round EK Success punches I cut the hole in the flap, threaded the ribbon through and tied a bow.

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Our Daily Bread Designs – Never Thirst, Brocade Borders
Paper:  The Paper Studio, Bazzill
Ink:  Versafine Onyx Black
Accessories:  Our Daily Bread Designs Brocade Die Cut, Martha Stewart Border Punch, Pearls, May Arts Ribbon, EK Success Border Punch, EK Success 1-1/2" punch, EK Success 1-1/4" punch

Okay, back to working on my grumble, grumble, grumble misbehaving computer.  This too shall pass!!


See you soon!!

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  • JoAnn BurnhamSeptember 14, 2010 - 10:13 pm

    Becca, this is a gorgeous card, as are all of your creations. I love black and red together also. TFSReplyCancel

  • Deebi27September 14, 2010 - 10:15 pm

    Beautiful…you have a way of making the most elegant card creations…what a creative talent you are!ReplyCancel

  • SandraSeptember 14, 2010 - 10:31 pm

    very pretty!
    SandraReplyCancel

  • Shirley LeeSeptember 14, 2010 - 11:10 pm

    Beautiful card. I love to wear red and black, too! Did you tuck the flap around the card or under it before everything was glued down? Your cards are so gorgeous!
    Shirley L.
    Roseville, CAReplyCancel

  • EarlineSeptember 14, 2010 - 11:42 pm

    Two beautiful colors you put together love this card.ReplyCancel

  • Judy McMullenSeptember 15, 2010 - 12:07 am

    Becca, you make the most gorgeous cards! Like all your card this beauty is full of rich detail. Thanks for all the inspiration. Hope your computer problems will soon be fixed.ReplyCancel

  • RebekkaSeptember 15, 2010 - 12:29 am

    Becca this is a gorgeous design, you come up with the best ideas :)ReplyCancel

  • Candy MillsSeptember 15, 2010 - 1:45 am

    Your card is absolutely gorgeous Becca.
    You come up with THE best designs :o)
    Hugs ~ReplyCancel

  • TeelaSeptember 15, 2010 - 3:35 am

    Becca, I love how you designed this card with the “envelope” look on the card and the way you threaded your ribbon through the round hole. Lovely!ReplyCancel

  • racheSeptember 15, 2010 - 3:45 am

    Beautiful!!!Love it love it. You have such talent and eye for color. thanks for sharingReplyCancel

  • Marilyn ClarkSeptember 15, 2010 - 3:58 am

    Becca, God has given you an Amazing talent. TFS.ReplyCancel

  • SandeeSeptember 15, 2010 - 5:18 am

    Wow!!! Becca this is gorgeous as usual!!! Just gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • Jessica MooreSeptember 15, 2010 - 6:05 am

    This is a beauty, love those colors and that flap!ReplyCancel

  • janeySeptember 15, 2010 - 6:31 am

    What a beautiful card! Thank you for sharing with us, Becca.ReplyCancel

  • ChristineSeptember 15, 2010 - 7:00 am

    God has given you an Amazing talent. This must be one of the reason your blog has the name it does. Hope your computer is ok now. I just got a new computer and I’m trying to set it up what a job.

    Your Sister in Christ

    ChristineReplyCancel

  • KimSeptember 15, 2010 - 7:18 am

    Amazing card, the colour is beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • Michel ESeptember 15, 2010 - 7:18 am

    Love the card.ReplyCancel

  • paulaSeptember 15, 2010 - 9:10 am

    This is a beautiful card Bekka. I love your colour choices.

    Paula x x xReplyCancel

  • Carol RSeptember 15, 2010 - 9:17 am

    Oh so pretty! Love the lacy edge and how you made the front to look like and envelope flap. Very pretty indeed!ReplyCancel

  • JessicaSeptember 15, 2010 - 10:48 am

    What a beautiful card! I love the use of all the wonderful punches! We so often forget to use them…. well, I do. I love the label it’s all so frilly! TFSReplyCancel

  • RuthSeptember 15, 2010 - 4:42 pm

    I love this card & really, all the cards you do. Is there somewhere on your blog that you show how you tie your bows?? They are gorgeous.ReplyCancel

  • emilySeptember 15, 2010 - 7:51 pm

    Gorgeous card! I never try to match colours! Doesn’t work. I use gold, silver, black or complementary colours or white on dark. It’s one less pain to deal with when creating! I love your design and all the pretty pearls. They are always so elegant!
    Thanks for sharing! :o)ReplyCancel

  • MickieSeptember 15, 2010 - 9:01 pm

    Another breathtaking beauty. You give my such inspiration.ReplyCancel

  • Debbie BrackettSeptember 15, 2010 - 9:07 pm

    Wow, another beautiful card. I don’t know where your inspiration comes from but your cards are always amazing.ReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterSeptember 16, 2010 - 9:16 am

    so pretty, love the flap!ReplyCancel

  • Marla H.September 16, 2010 - 10:15 am

    Beautiful card – that flap is gorgeous!! It looks difficult but very elegant!!ReplyCancel

  • MarcieSeptember 16, 2010 - 12:01 pm

    Oh how I know how hard it is to match reds. I did my nursery in my home for my twin granddaughters in red and black and discovered there are so many shades of red. Everytime I started a new project in there and tried to match the red, it was a struggle. I did it though. This card reminds me alot of the my crib bedding. I might just send you a picture.
    MarcieReplyCancel

  • alexSeptember 18, 2010 - 7:35 am

    I LOVE IT!!!
    It is just beautifull and i love the colors, thank’s Becca.ReplyCancel

  • Created By YouSeptember 19, 2010 - 12:18 pm

    So pretty Becca! Love the ribbon.. just perfect!ReplyCancel

  • DonnaSeptember 20, 2010 - 9:04 am

    Becca, BEAUTIFUL card! How the Lord has graced you with talent and creativity!! Absolutely GORGEOUS! Wonderful design and colors!ReplyCancel

  • Kathy J (Wattle)September 20, 2010 - 8:20 pm

    Another beauty Becca – I know what you mean about matching Red – it often gives me a headache too!!! Love how you did the flap and all the pearl detailing!!ReplyCancel

  • MaryLou SturlaugsonSeptember 21, 2010 - 5:42 am

    As always a beautiful card. I would love to know the name of the Martha punch you used?ReplyCancel

  • MarshaOctober 11, 2010 - 9:13 am

    Becca, such a beautiful card. I would also love know the names of the Martha Stewart and EK Success punches you used… Could not find them on their web sites.ReplyCancel

  • MarshaOctober 11, 2010 - 3:28 pm

    Yeah! I found the Martha Stewart Punch at Michael’s, its called the Swirling Lace Punch.ReplyCancel

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You’re probably wondering where I’ve been.  I’m always only a keystroke away however over the last week or so I fought with my computer and the computer won!!  Sheesh it’s playing gotcha with me and at this point I’m crying uncle. I may have to wipe out my whole laptop, which I don’t want to do, so we’ll see how it goes.  I did take a break from the battle to make a card using one of the new JustRite Stampers Sets called Backyard Birds.  
I used Spellbinders Labels Fifteen as the base for my focal panel and built it up using Lacey Squares and cutting a window with Standard Circles Small.  I love the Zva Creative Pearl Circles and in this case they really brighten the focal panel!  Everything is colored with Copic Markers.  On the inside I mounted a sentiment made by stamping a small portion of one of the borders and cutting it from Spellbinder Tags Five and mounting it on Labels Four.

Such a sweet image!!  I’ll be back with more this week :-)

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  JustRite Stamps – Backyard Birds
Paper: Prima – Annalee: Avondale, Bazzill
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Spellbinders Labels Fifteen, Standard Circles SM, Spellbinders Lacey Squares, Spellbinders Tags Five, May Arts Silk Ribbon – Taupe, Zva Creative Pearls, Copic Markers – RV32, B0000, B37 B34, B93, YR2

Happy Monday y’all!!

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  • Judy CoveySeptember 13, 2010 - 8:43 am

    Yes I was wondering where you’ve been lately. You are my favorite blog to visit each day and it just doesn’t seem like you have been adding to your blog as often as you were. I was so worried that your husband was having health problems again, so I was quite relieved to know that it was your computer this time, although I do know what a hassle it can be to have to transfer all your “stuff” from one computer to another, or in your case “wipe it all out.” Hope whatever needs to be done, goes smoothly for you.ReplyCancel

  • kateSeptember 13, 2010 - 8:58 am

    BEAUTIFUL CARDS. LOVE THE STAMP.ReplyCancel

  • Gloria WestermanSeptember 13, 2010 - 9:01 am

    So beautiful……I love it…..I’m also so glad to hear from you…..glad it was computer problems……but that will give you a big head ache……I finally had to ditch my laptop……it just couldn’t keep up with all this blogging and saving stuff……well you might just have to take it to the PC doctor……ReplyCancel

  • Anita KehnSeptember 13, 2010 - 9:05 am

    This card is absolutely stunning! Surely must be the prettiest one yet! But I was wondering where you got the stand you are displaying it on? I really like it.ReplyCancel

  • Valerie MatinSeptember 13, 2010 - 9:13 am

    Yes!!! I have missed you!!! Boy this card is SO Beautiful!!! I am glad that your absence is not because of health issues…Rats on the Computer problems.
    ValerieReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenSeptember 13, 2010 - 9:23 am

    ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!!! I LOVE birds anyway!!!! :) The floral paper you used really adds—the way you placed the roses in the corner…GORGEOUS COLORS!!!!ReplyCancel

  • EarlineSeptember 13, 2010 - 9:29 am

    Yes I was wondering about you good to know all is good. Love this cardReplyCancel

  • alexSeptember 13, 2010 - 9:31 am

    Beautifull…Stunnig card Becca, I love it and i’m glad to hear from you…I have missed you!ReplyCancel

  • Bonnie JeanSeptember 13, 2010 - 9:33 am

    Hi Becca, Oh my goodness I can relate to the computer problems!!!
    I have learned the hard way. I invested in a external hard drive to put all my pictures and crafting stuff on. It was worth it, now I have no worries if the computer crashes. It was about $100.00 but oh so worth it. and you can plug it in to any computer. Your cards are beautiful as per usual. I look forward to your blog everyday so when you are not around you are missed. Take care and good luck!!!!ReplyCancel

  • ShariWSeptember 13, 2010 - 9:38 am

    Another amazing and stunning creation! Thanks for blessing my day. I just signed up to follow your blog – it only took me a couple of years. Thank you for blessing my day. :)
    ShariW
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  • Carol RSeptember 13, 2010 - 9:47 am

    Stunning card! Just beautiful. Good luck with your computer problems. Think I’d better back up mine now!ReplyCancel

  • LisaSeptember 13, 2010 - 10:00 am

    Sweet card, i like the colors….

    (computers are like cookies(or men)- you can’t live with them, you can’t live without them…)ReplyCancel

  • FrancesSeptember 13, 2010 - 10:08 am

    Beautiful! as always, do you have the name of the cardstock colors used? loved these colors, tks.ReplyCancel

  • Cally YatesSeptember 13, 2010 - 10:09 am

    Hi Hon
    Thank goodness your are back. I was starting to worry. Not getting my “Becca” fix has left me somewhat bereft ;0)
    What a fab card, love the colours. Thank you so much for the inspiration.
    Hugs
    Cally xReplyCancel

  • KimSeptember 13, 2010 - 10:15 am

    Gorgeous card Becca, beautiful colours. Glad you’re back.ReplyCancel

  • EdnaSeptember 13, 2010 - 10:19 am

    Beautiful card. Good luck with your computer. I can sympathize with you.
    EdnaReplyCancel

  • BarbaraSeptember 13, 2010 - 10:46 am

    Beautiful card and I love the color combinations you used.
    Thanks goodness your absence was computer related and not health problems. I hope you can resolve the problems without stripping your hard drive and starting over. That is a very time consuming task.ReplyCancel

  • paulaSeptember 13, 2010 - 11:16 am

    beautiful – as usual.

    Paula x x xReplyCancel

  • RebekkaSeptember 13, 2010 - 11:19 am

    This is stunning!! love how you did the circle in the square.ReplyCancel

  • Pam HSeptember 13, 2010 - 11:48 am

    Hi Becca, I was outta town so the time that you were down wasn’t missed until I started checking my old email to see what had happened while I was gone. Just noticed that you weren’t in those old ones and what a fun time I had catching up. LOL! You always have such interesting ideas and I love the challenges. thanks for all you do. You are so special!ReplyCancel

  • MarcieSeptember 13, 2010 - 12:06 pm

    Yes we were wondering. You were definitely missed. Sorry about the computer problems. It is definitely a love/hate situation that most of us have with our computers. Can’t live without them thou. Don’t know how we survived before them (and cell phones)!!!!!! Love this card what gorgeous paper. Colors are beautiful. Glad you were able to fit this one in. Truely beautiful. Worth the wait.
    MarcieReplyCancel

  • Cyndi LandriganSeptember 13, 2010 - 12:08 pm

    WOW! It took my breath away! It is absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for sharing with us.ReplyCancel

  • AndreaASeptember 13, 2010 - 12:49 pm

    Your card is beautiful!!!
    I agree with the others.
    Your blog is usually the first blog that I go to.
    I hate PC problems, had a few of them myselfReplyCancel

  • Linda C.September 13, 2010 - 2:08 pm

    Quite LOVELY!ReplyCancel

  • MargieSeptember 13, 2010 - 2:16 pm

    ooO, Ms. Becca –I’m scared of you!! This is so pretty! You go girl! Luv what you do!ReplyCancel

  • JDSeptember 13, 2010 - 3:26 pm

    So beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • JeanSeptember 13, 2010 - 4:44 pm

    I have a love/hate relationship with computers I love them when they work and hate them when they don’t!
    I love your card! It is so beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • Karen WSeptember 13, 2010 - 5:06 pm

    Beautiful card Becca, I love the color combo on this also. I just got some of those new spellbinders and can’t wait to try them.ReplyCancel

  • MichelleSeptember 13, 2010 - 5:49 pm

    So pretty! I ordered this set a few days ago and I can hardly wait to get it!ReplyCancel

  • Deborah HooperSeptember 13, 2010 - 6:03 pm

    I always look forward to your work. Beautiful. I’m in love with all the bows you use.ReplyCancel

  • SuziSeptember 13, 2010 - 9:39 pm

    You are a subliminal salesperson! I always get this message: “Buy those tools! Buy those tools!” I think if I use the products you do, I can make cards like you do! Ha! I can’t buy your amazing talent! But I think I’ll have to have those new spellbinders, anyway. :o) TFS!ReplyCancel

  • Billie ASeptember 13, 2010 - 9:43 pm

    Stunning just stunning love it you are so amazing.ReplyCancel

  • MonicaSeptember 13, 2010 - 9:46 pm

    Becca, your card is gorgeous!!! Sorry about your computer issues. I hope they resolve easily without you having to wipe the hard drive! Good Luck!ReplyCancel

  • Angelina WesselsSeptember 14, 2010 - 3:58 am

    So pretty. You do beautiful work! I love getting a blog update from you to see what you produce next to inspire us all! Thanks.ReplyCancel

  • emilySeptember 14, 2010 - 4:51 am

    Your card is so pretty…and what a pretty way to display it! A girl has gotta’ have bling! :D
    Love your colouring of the image and the pretty patterned paper. Your cards are always just perfect!!! Thank you so much for sharing! :o)ReplyCancel

  • JudySeptember 14, 2010 - 12:07 pm

    Beautiful. Missed your beautiful work. I was worried about what was wrong.

    Have a beautiful day.ReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterSeptember 15, 2010 - 8:58 am

    very pretty image, great coloring, neat layering of the dies and love the paper!ReplyCancel

  • LindaSeptember 15, 2010 - 9:46 am

    Where on earth did you find your card stand with all the blingers? I need one :}ReplyCancel

  • Shirl MartinOctober 11, 2010 - 8:19 pm

    Oh my, I love this card, it is just lovely.ReplyCancel
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