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How many of you remember this stencil I used last month?  Here I’ve pulled it out and made it into a tag to match my card below, but there’s a neat story to go along with the stencil now!  So many people emailed to ask the origin of the stencil and I was not completely sure.  I thought it was a Dreamweaver stencil but confirmed it with several people who still had the original packaging.  In addition, I was contacted by Dreamweaver to confirm the product number (LG608) and such. 

So here’s the very pleasant surprise – Dreamweaver has remanufactured this particular stencil and it’s available for purchase.  What?  How cool is that?  Heavens, I had people calling my house to try to locate this stencil (no names mentioned here to protect the enabled *wink*).  Well pine no more – go get it while the getting’s good!!  
I’ve been in the middle of this card for longer than I care to admit . . . happy to finally share it with you.  The sentiment ranks among my very favorite and was truly the inspiration for me to dig out the stencil that I’ve had in my stash for many years.  The lovely hand penned saying, Sleeping Under a Quilt, is one of the new releases by Quietfire Design.   In fact, if you’re getting the stamp, Suzanne may have the stencil on order – just ask on the ordering page.


After inking up the stencil with Chalk Ink, I ran it through my Wizard with the same sandwich I use for embossing nesties- both white master mats and the tan mat.  That presses the ink onto paper and gives a raised area where there are holes.   I layered vellum on top of the quilt and framed it with one of my favorite Spellbinders Frameabilities, Classic Frame.

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Quietfire Design – Sleeping Under A Quilt
Paper:  K & Co., The Paper Company, Cordinations, Bazzill Swiss Dots
Ink:  Colorbox Chalk Ink – Pink Pastel
Accessories:  Spellbinders Classic Frame, Dreamweaver LG608, Ribbon, Pearls

Brrrr . . . as cold as it is these days, I’ll bet many of you are sleeping under quilts.  I still have one that my grandmother made for me when I was about 10 years old.  Yep, that’s one old quilt, but it surely is a blanket of love :-)  Stay warm friends! 

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  • Grace NyweningDecember 10, 2009 - 6:20 am

    Oh Becca that’s just beautiful!!! Thanks for the inspiration!!! Hugs!ReplyCancel

  • Kyle E.December 10, 2009 - 6:28 am

    Woo Hoo!! I am so excited to hear that Dreamweaver has re-issued this stencil!! Thanks, Becca, for ALL you do to enable all of us stampaholics!! Tee Hee!! Have a blessed day!ReplyCancel

  • Lisa SDecember 10, 2009 - 6:48 am

    Just love the telephone…and the fact that the stencil is back in production…thanks to you I am sure!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • christiDecember 10, 2009 - 7:25 am

    so many layers so little time… i love this card.ReplyCancel

  • Elaine AllenDecember 10, 2009 - 7:25 am

    Lovely, Becca. Just a beautiful project.

    Elaine AllenReplyCancel

  • Peggy MaierDecember 10, 2009 - 8:21 am

    Really lovely!ReplyCancel

  • MarilynDecember 10, 2009 - 8:30 am

    BEAUTIFUL!

    MarilynReplyCancel

  • RufusDecember 10, 2009 - 8:53 am

    Becca you are quite the enabler! You and your gorgeous art are dangerous to my bank account! Thanks for the info and the card.
    R/ReplyCancel

  • samara naviDecember 10, 2009 - 8:57 am

    WOW WOW WOW!!! This is breathtakingly romantic. When I saw the tag, without scrolling down, I thought it was SO gorgeous…as is!!! Which part is a stencil hon?ReplyCancel

  • JoyceDecember 10, 2009 - 10:35 am

    That saying brings back such lovely memories. I have the last quilt that my dear grandmother made. She is the one who passed on her love of crafts to me & will forever hold a special place in my heart!
    Quietfire is one of my favorite companies and some of my favorite expression stamps are ones of theirs. I always love to see what you have done with ones that are also in my collection.ReplyCancel

  • ToshDecember 10, 2009 - 11:41 am

    This card is so soft, elegant and gorgeous Becca!!ReplyCancel

  • SuzanneDecember 10, 2009 - 3:15 pm

    Beautiful colour combination and composition Becca! Thank you so much for making the stamp look so elegant!ReplyCancel

  • Marion (Australia)December 10, 2009 - 5:03 pm

    Very, very nice. So soft and elegant. Gorgeous colour combination.
    Hugs MarionReplyCancel

  • Beth NormanDecember 10, 2009 - 5:25 pm

    Stunning. So soft. Reminds me of a very light fluffy snowfall.ReplyCancel

  • DianeDecember 10, 2009 - 5:48 pm

    Becca,
    Thanks for taking the time to post for us. Such a sweetie you are.
    And the beautiful card. WOW!!! I must say I agree with Suzanne and Marion, I love the color combination.

    Hope you and yours are enjoying this wonderful season.
    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisDecember 10, 2009 - 7:29 pm

    Simply put Becca this card is so elegant. So pretty in pink with a wonderful composition. TFS!!!ReplyCancel

  • Silke LedlowDecember 10, 2009 - 9:23 pm

    Simply GORGEOUS AND ELEGANT – Becca!!! Love the stencling!!! Hugs ~S~ReplyCancel

  • DonnaDecember 10, 2009 - 10:15 pm

    Your work always lifts my spirits. Thank you!ReplyCancel

  • Sandy MilnesDecember 10, 2009 - 11:57 pm

    Could you please give me the email addy of dreamweaver. Every time I type it in the search engine I get a adobe site. thanksReplyCancel

  • Patty WDecember 11, 2009 - 11:40 pm

    Awesome work Becca, as usual! You never cease to amaze! Blessings! Patty W.ReplyCancel

  • BettyDecember 13, 2009 - 7:29 pm

    Becca, it is a gorgeous stencil!!! Beautiful card and detailing!!!ReplyCancel

  • CardmakingDecember 14, 2009 - 4:04 am

    What a truly beautiful card!
    The sentiment is just perfect and when I first looked at the card it gave me such a warm feeling ( no pun intended). The tag is also beautiful.

    -SusanReplyCancel

  • SabineDecember 14, 2009 - 6:20 pm

    Here in Canada, it is -42C today!So yes I agree with Susan, this beautiful card gives me a warm feeling too!I love it.ReplyCancel

  • Amy HadleyDecember 14, 2009 - 6:40 pm

    Gorgeous, I love that card!

    Haven’t heard from you in a few days, hope that you’re doing well!ReplyCancel

  • JanineDecember 15, 2009 - 8:27 am

    GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!ReplyCancel

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I promise that I have not fallen completely off the edge of the earth.  I am actually crafting but am juggling taking care of some family things as well.  I’m apologizing in advance that it’s difficult to stay on top of the emailed questions.  If you are waiting on an answer from me, I hope you’ll understand.  In the meantime, I hope that you are all in the holiday spirit and have found some special time to spend with family.  If this month is like the others it will zoom by in the wink of an eye ;-)  Be back soon!

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  • lois skiathitisDecember 8, 2009 - 4:51 am

    Glad that you are alright Becca. Looking forward to the next project. Take care and I understand fully. Thanks foe letting us know. :-)ReplyCancel

  • Marilyn ClarkDecember 8, 2009 - 7:13 am

    No apology necessary. Whenever you are ready to post again, your, fans will be here. Take care of yourself and family. God bless.ReplyCancel

  • EarleneDecember 8, 2009 - 7:25 am

    Take your Time There is always next month when hopefully everything quiets down.

    Yes I do miss your wonderful creations, But that is alright.
    I will still be waiting when you can catch up with life.ReplyCancel

  • CYNTHIA BEYNONDecember 8, 2009 - 8:16 am

    BECC; YES, I MISS YOU BEAUTIFUL CREATIONS, BUT WHEN OTHER
    THINGS COME UP THEY MUST BE TAKES CARE OF. WHEN YOU HAVE
    TIME FOR CREATING YOU WILL BE THERE CREATING. IN THE MEAN
    TIME, I WILL ALWAYS BE THERE WHEN YOU HAVE TIME FOR
    CREATING.

    CYNTHIA BEYNONReplyCancel

  • ShawnaDecember 8, 2009 - 9:11 am

    Gee, you have family matters to attend to? :-) Of course we understand. It will make the next project you share with us just that much more special. Take care.ReplyCancel

  • MarisaDecember 8, 2009 - 9:43 am

    Way to keep your priorities in line. Family always comes first. We aren’t going anywhere so no worries :D May you rest in the peace and assurance of this blessed season!ReplyCancel

  • Julia B.December 8, 2009 - 10:39 am

    I understand Becca. Have a bless hoilday. With LoveReplyCancel

  • BarbaraDecember 8, 2009 - 11:27 am

    No worry! I love your site so much if you had to take a month off I would still be here!!

    Just do what you need to do and maybe find some time to rest
    BarbaraReplyCancel

  • SusanDecember 8, 2009 - 12:25 pm

    Though I miss your wonderful creations, please do take care of yourself and your family. ((HUGS))ReplyCancel

  • DianeDecember 8, 2009 - 4:12 pm

    Becca,
    Thanks for the update. Family is the most important and we all understand. You be happy and healthy.

    Kisses and inky huggs,
    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • HeatherDecember 8, 2009 - 4:45 pm

    Becca we all know that at times life can be rather hectic – but family comes first. We appreciate that you share so much of your time with us and we in return want you to stay happy and healthy – so take care, we will still love you and be here when you can next fit us into your schedule.
    Hugs
    HW(UK)
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  • MrsHDecember 8, 2009 - 5:52 pm

    Good evening, Becca. I can only reiterate what has already been voiced by the others. When you have served your family and are ready for your fans we will still be here, but God and family come firstReplyCancel

  • chrisdDecember 8, 2009 - 7:06 pm

    No worries. Take care of your business and we will be waiting for you when you are able to return. Hugs from MichiganReplyCancel

  • RufusDecember 8, 2009 - 7:40 pm

    We’ll all be here when you can come back to us. In the meantime I hope that everything turns out well for you and yours. Family is the most important thing, if you take care of that everything else works out.
    Hugs,
    R/ReplyCancel

  • Barb HardemanDecember 8, 2009 - 8:44 pm

    I’m glad you’re okay! I think this month hits us all the same way, so much to do, so little time and whizzzzz it’s all over. Just take care of those around you and keep up your own strength. Happy, happy holidays…BarbReplyCancel

  • Miss GDecember 9, 2009 - 9:09 am

    Becca
    Thanks for thinking of us and letting us know what’s happening with you. Please no apologies needed.
    May you and your family have a blessed holiday season and we’ll be waiting like kids at Christmas wanting to see what’s under the tree.

    Take care of you and your family.ReplyCancel

  • Linda BandowDecember 9, 2009 - 12:39 pm

    Becca we all know how hectic this time of year can be and of course your family comes FIRST. I will just wait patiently on your return. Your spark means so much to me that I can’t begin to express my gratitude.ReplyCancel

  • DonnaDecember 10, 2009 - 12:09 am

    Becca, we all enjoy your projects very much, but you are special to us too. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.ReplyCancel

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Speaking of Pincushions . . . I realized that I had not shared this one with you.  I made it during my tenure on the Dirty Dozen and can share it on my blog now.  Just in case you didn’t know . . . I love to knit and do quite a bit of felting.  Once you are hit by the felting bug there’s little hope.  What happened for me is that I was doing small felting projects like purses then started looking for way to bring that wonderful texture over onto my cards.  Fast forward to the present time, about once a month I hit the Goodwill store and pick up sweaters that are 100% wool.  When I get them home, I put them in the washer and dryer (separately, and in a pillowcase) and felt them right up.  Oh my word, that felting cuts like butter under steel rule dies.  I pull out some of my old Sizzix Steel Rule Dies and go to town.

So my pincushion is made from old sweaters!   When I saw this cute cupcake made by Betz White, I knew I had to make one.  It was just the icing on the cupcake to cut flowers from the same felted fabric and make a matching card.

Project Supplies:
Stamps:  Inkadinado
Paper:  140lb Strathmore Watercolor Paper, Marcell Kay (Monkey Around), K & Co. (SeaGlass), Bazzill, The Paper Co (Solar White)
Ink:  Black Brilliance
Accessories: Spellbinders Standard Circle Small, Labels Four, Sizzix Flowers, Ribbon, Pearls, Tombow Markers, Copic ABS

Stay warm friends!  By the way, guess who’ll be celebrating 27 years of wedded bliss on December 4th?  Me!!  My sweetie pie is under the weather, but it won’t keep me from giving him a great big juicy smacker!

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  • ShawnaDecember 4, 2009 - 9:44 am

    How cute! I just may have to try this felting thing. Thanks for sharing Becca.ReplyCancel

  • Ellen PDecember 4, 2009 - 9:57 am

    Oh no! Please don’t get me started on another habit!! This is sooooo adorable, I may just have to try this. *Ü*ReplyCancel

  • DianeDecember 4, 2009 - 10:11 am

    Becca,
    First of all Happy Anniversary!!!!

    Now as I much pick myself up off of the floor and gasp at your
    beautiful project, while clapping my hands. Take a bow Becca.
    That is sooo sweet. I love how you used those tiny pearls.
    Cute!!!!!!
    Have a fabulous anniversary and a wonderful weekend.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • RCDecember 4, 2009 - 10:34 am

    Happy Anniversary! My hat is off to you for 27 years in an era when that is almost unheard of anymore in folks as young as you. My husband and I are in our late 30s and have been married 18 years. We have had people shocked by that; I’m very proud of it, and you should be too!! Congratulations!

    I absolutely LOVE the cupcake pincushion! That is just tooooo cute! Thanks for sharing (again!) you awesome talent.ReplyCancel

  • Linda EDecember 4, 2009 - 10:45 am

    Happy Anniversary, Becca. May you havemany more years of happines together.ReplyCancel

  • SusanDecember 4, 2009 - 11:03 am

    What a wonderful project! Just adorable! Congrats on your anniversary!!!

    “Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.”- John 8:12ReplyCancel

  • Shelly SchmidtDecember 4, 2009 - 11:13 am

    Silent lurker- but ave to comment on this gorgeus project- how do you change a wool sweater into this??? I would love to know!!!
    Happy Happy Aniversary- and Congrats!!!ReplyCancel

  • DianeDecember 4, 2009 - 11:15 am

    Oh my, could this be any CUTER!!!ReplyCancel

  • broniDecember 4, 2009 - 11:23 am

    This is wonderful, Becca!! Happy anniversary!!ReplyCancel

  • barb schramDecember 4, 2009 - 11:34 am

    YOU are after my own heart! LOVE the felting…great idea to search for wool sweaters! This cupcake is the best, Becca! And to have a matching card, pure bliss in my world!!!ReplyCancel

  • Miss GDecember 4, 2009 - 12:19 pm

    that is the cutest little set Becca I love the felting effect (flowers on the card) Congrads to you and your sweetie pie and I hope he’ll feel better soon.ReplyCancel

  • ToshDecember 4, 2009 - 1:15 pm

    Felting and knitting too? Is there anything you can’t do Becca? What a gorgeous cupcake and card!! Simply adorable!!ReplyCancel

  • SandraDecember 4, 2009 - 2:09 pm

    oh… how cute!
    SandraReplyCancel

  • SonjaDecember 4, 2009 - 2:19 pm

    Becca~
    Happy anniversary!
    The cupcake is… oh… so adorable!!ReplyCancel

  • Gloria WestermanDecember 4, 2009 - 2:29 pm

    Happy Anniversary!!!!!!!!! The card and cup cake are just adorable. You are a great knitter too.
    Now what else are you keeping from us on your talents.ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisDecember 4, 2009 - 2:45 pm

    Happy Anniversary Becca and I hope your honey feels better soon. This gift set is so cute. I love the colors you chose. Is there anything that you can’t do? TFS!!!ReplyCancel

  • Elaine AllenDecember 4, 2009 - 2:58 pm

    Congratulations Becca to you and your sweetie on celebrating 27 years of wedded bliss today. Wishing both of you many more happy years filled with Family and Love.

    December 30th my sweetie and I will celebrate 37 years of marriage. I was 18 and he was 19, so many years ago and I still love him dearly.

    Thanks for all your great postings.

    Elaine AllenReplyCancel

  • Grace NyweningDecember 4, 2009 - 2:59 pm

    First off… Happy Anniversary Becca!!! There’s lots of wishes for you on bc! Secondly… this is fabulous and I’m not sure I know exactly how you felt a sweater… but I love the look!!! Such a great project!!! Love it!ReplyCancel

  • Elaine MooreDecember 4, 2009 - 3:11 pm

    OK – you put the 100% wool sweater into a pillowcase – wash and dry – and then felt them right up. How do you “felt them right up”???

    Elaine Moore mtn.moven.faith@comcast.netReplyCancel

  • PeggyDecember 4, 2009 - 3:42 pm

    Have a super Anniversary! I love the pincushion ideas. You are so clever. Thank you so much for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Linda C.December 4, 2009 - 3:51 pm

    Your crafting talent knows no bounds! Super creative work! Today is my anniversary also!!! Ours is 18 years!! Happy Anniversary to both of us!!ReplyCancel

  • Linda BDecember 4, 2009 - 4:38 pm

    Happy Anniversary to you & Sweetie! That is an accomplishment as we all know…no one is 100% loveable and pleasant every day, so it is sometimes difficult. The rewards are tremendous, however, as you grow together. Love your felting idea! You ARE the recycle Queen.ReplyCancel

  • Sylvia/GeorgiaDecember 4, 2009 - 7:53 pm

    Happy Anniversary! Dec 4 is also my son and daughter-in-love’s anniversary. They celebrate 16 years today. Thank you so much for sharing your many talents with us!ReplyCancel

  • Leslie MillerDecember 4, 2009 - 9:06 pm

    This is just as cute as it can be, Becca! Happy anniversary to you and your sweetie!ReplyCancel

  • JudyDecember 4, 2009 - 9:53 pm

    Congratulations on your anniversary! You continue to be a real inspiration. The cupcake looks good enough to eat!ReplyCancel

  • RufusDecember 4, 2009 - 10:00 pm

    Congratulations on 27 years, Becca. It was 28 for me this year. Love your cupcake project! I’ve also been known to felt. I spin and weave and have occasionally felted the resulting fabric. On one occasion totally by accident! That was NOT a happy felting moment. Your creations are always inspirational! Thanks for sharing them with us.
    R/ReplyCancel

  • AndreaADecember 5, 2009 - 12:40 am

    Happy Anniversary Becca,
    I Love that cupcake, it is too cute.

    PS I would have been maried 40 years this year.

    I wish you Many, Many, Many moe.ReplyCancel

  • Patty WDecember 5, 2009 - 1:02 am

    Becca. How clever you are. The cupcake and card are so cute. Thanks for the inspiration and sharing your talents with us again. Congratulations on this special anniversary. How blessed you are to have each other! Keep sharing the joy! I hope your Honey is better soon too.ReplyCancel

  • Cindy H.December 5, 2009 - 7:26 am

    Happy Anniversary!! Sorry your “sweetie pie” is under the weather.

    I love your charming felted cupcake and beautiful card! tfsReplyCancel

  • carol b.December 5, 2009 - 9:25 am

    Becca,
    I love to felt also and have made the cupcake pincushions. They are just so cute. Do you felt from scratch using wool roving? I love doing this rather than knitting first then felting. For me that takes too long since I’m a slow knitter. I scour the 2nd hand shops for wool sweaters also. I also beg everyone for their “holey” and spotted sweaters. People are amazed that you can do such beautiful projects with them. I haven’t used the dies yet. Thanks for the tip.
    carol bReplyCancel

  • MeredithDecember 5, 2009 - 1:21 pm

    You just have the cutest! projects ever! I love this pin cushion and the jar ones also!ReplyCancel

  • Christy HawkinsDecember 5, 2009 - 2:57 pm

    I love both the pincushion projects.
    Also, congratulations on your anniversary. My sweet man and I are sneaking up on our 37th shortly into the new year. Long marriages are a blessing!ReplyCancel

  • PatiDecember 5, 2009 - 11:09 pm

    Cool! Well, cozy warm! Cute creativeness! Happy Anniversary! Dec 4 is a good day, it’s my Birthday too : )ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)December 5, 2009 - 11:32 pm

    Becca,

    Very cute, I love the colors that you used. The card and box to go with it are simply adorable.

    Hugs,

    Lisa AthaReplyCancel

  • HeatherDecember 6, 2009 - 5:15 am

    Gosh Becca – is there no end to your talent!?!
    This is gorgeous – who would have thought the items used started life as a jumper!! Well done you.
    Hugs
    HW(UK)
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  • Beth NormanDecember 8, 2009 - 5:11 am

    Happy Anniversary!! Your project is sooooooo cute. You are talented in so many ways.ReplyCancel
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