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Happy Veterans Day!   I so hope you’ll take a moment to remember the fine men and women who have sacrificed for our country.  My family has always been tied to the military so Veterans Day brings special remembrance for us.  My late Father, my Father-in-Law, my Brother and the love of my life – my Husband are all veterans.  To them and all other veterans I say thank you for for your service to our country, thank you for safeguarding our peace and freedom.  Thank you also to our foreign friends whose soldiers also join us for a common cause.  Not only do you have my thanks and gratitude, but you have my undying respect.

It is so fitting that on my turn to host the challenge this month on CreatedbyHand, the challenge is about Remembrance.  The challenge starts on Tuesday of each week, but I held my card to post so that I could show it for Veterans Day to celebrate the fallen.  It is was very tempting to go all red, white and blue but instead a simple card.   I think when you read the magnificent Quietfire Design sentiment, called Perhaps They Are Not Stars, you’ll get the point. 

For a simple card I cut a star window using Spellbinders Stars Five then stamped my sentiment and cut out using Spellbinders Labels Eight.  For the border I simply traced around the outside of the Labels Eight die template with a pencil then cut so I’d have a thin border.

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Quietfire Design – Perhaps They Are Not Stars (small) 3" x 3"
Paper:  The Paper Company, Fancy Pants
Ink:  Versafine Onyx Black
Accessories:  Spellbinders Stars Five, Spellbinders Labels Eight, Clear Embossing Powder, Ribbon

Thanks for stopping by today.  When you’re out and about today, salute a Veteran!

Posted in Quietfire Design, Spellbinders Die Templates, Stamping
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  • LyneNovember 11, 2009 - 8:22 am

    Becca, everything you do is so beautiful and classy. I await with anticipation my visit on your blog every day and to use a French expression, I would never hesitate to say that you have “des doigts de fée”.

    LyneReplyCancel

  • Valerie MarieNovember 11, 2009 - 8:28 am

    Becca, as always you have expressed the thoughts of everyone in such an eloquent manner. Thanks again!ReplyCancel

  • Karen WNovember 11, 2009 - 8:30 am

    Very nice card and so appropriate, I love that saying and have used it also.ReplyCancel

  • ChristyNovember 11, 2009 - 8:35 am

    Very Cool !! I really like the inlaid star :) Goes with the verse very well..
    God bless our soldiers and all they have done for our U.S.A. !!ReplyCancel

  • CarlaNovember 11, 2009 - 8:46 am

    Just so beautiful… as are all your cards Becca. (I’m a big fan!)ReplyCancel

  • yogiNovember 11, 2009 - 8:56 am

    very nice. I love that quote.ReplyCancel

  • Jerri KayNovember 11, 2009 - 9:13 am

    Such a beautiful sentiment Becca! Your card is a loving tribute to our Veterans!ReplyCancel

  • Judy DunavenNovember 11, 2009 - 10:24 am

    Thank you and your family Becca. Very impressive card.ReplyCancel

  • Elaine AllenNovember 11, 2009 - 11:16 am

    Becca –

    What a lovely card you’ve created to honor our service men and women! I agree, this is much more meaningful the way you’ve created it instead of using the typical red, white and blue.

    Elaine AllenReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisNovember 11, 2009 - 11:21 am

    Beautiful card Becca. Beautiful sentiment to honor our Veterans on this special day.ReplyCancel

  • TeresaNovember 11, 2009 - 11:22 am

    Becca, What a beautiful saying for a day filled with so much emotion for fallen veterans and their families. I enjoy every minute I get to spend looking at your cards and inspirational words! God Bless you and all the military men, women and their families today. TeresaReplyCancel

  • StarAnne PatrickNovember 11, 2009 - 11:24 am

    BEAUTIFUL CARD! I can’t say that I have ever seen a card of yours that hasn’t just totally impressed me. Your craftmanship and composition is just awesome. Like so many others, I can’t hardly wait to get my Amazing Grace email to receive my inspiration for the day. You are truly a talented woman and for sure blessed by God. It’s great that you use your talents to honor HIM!!ReplyCancel

  • Karen ANovember 11, 2009 - 12:03 pm

    Becca, you truly do have a God given talent for paper art. I love all the cards/projects you do. This one is gorgeous and I love the color combo and sentiment.ReplyCancel

  • RufusNovember 11, 2009 - 12:33 pm

    A very elegant and classy card, Becca! I love that sentiment and use it often. Thanks to you and your extended family for their service to our country. This evening, at our Veteran’s Celebration dinner, I’m hosting a Hero card write in. These will then be sent with a large box of cards to Operation Write Home. Those now serving need to know how valued they are. Happy Veteran’s Day!
    R/ReplyCancel

  • NY DebbieNovember 11, 2009 - 3:02 pm

    Stunning…ReplyCancel

  • DianeNovember 11, 2009 - 4:06 pm

    Becca,
    Beautiful…..

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • BrendaNovember 11, 2009 - 5:13 pm

    Wonderful card!!! LOVE IT!!!ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)November 11, 2009 - 5:56 pm

    Becca,

    Awesome Card and Tribute! I love how you made the nesties stars, using the negative space instead of the positive space.

    Hugs,

    Lisa AthaReplyCancel

  • ToshNovember 11, 2009 - 11:45 pm

    So beautiful Becca!! LOVE the stars!! Love ’em!! What a wonderful tribute to our Veterans!!ReplyCancel

  • niseNovember 12, 2009 - 5:52 am

    Wonderful Nestie stars and Quietfire verse. Your card is simply elegant and your heartfelt tribute is echoed here with me. Thank you so much for this one.ReplyCancel

  • niseNovember 12, 2009 - 5:54 am

    Wonderful Nestie stars and Quietfire verse. Your card is simply elegant and your heartfelt message is echoed here with me. Thank you for sharing this one.ReplyCancel

  • Angella CrockettNovember 13, 2009 - 6:04 pm

    What a beautiful message and beautiful card!! God BlessReplyCancel

  • Sue (suen)November 19, 2009 - 5:27 pm

    Your card is amazing! I love what you did with the star. The opening from Heaven is absolutely perfect with the sentiment!ReplyCancel

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My word isn’t this the cutest image?  Well, this is vintage Penny Black – I know because I have a whole shelf full of them ;-)  Although most of mine are discontinued I was thrilled to see Penny Black releasing this new stamp and several more of the sweet cherubic figures that are my favorite style from their offerings.  Even better, they are in cling rubber!!!  This image is called Winter Swing and Stamper’s Dream is stocking all of the new Penny Black in cling Rubber.

My image is colored with Copic Markers.  After coloring I cut the image out using Spellbinders Labels Eight.  Leaving the image in the die template I masked the image and airbrushed in the background with the Copic Air Brush System.  On the sides I used Spellbinders Fancy Tags for a decorative element.

One of the things I have always loved about Penny Black stamps was that on the index of the mount you received a colored version of the stamp.  That way I could mimic their coloring and shading or go my own way.  Well, when these were released in cling without a mount, I wondered how they were going to handle it.  I was so pleased to see that they still include that colored picture in the packaging and these cling stamps have a black outline on the sticky side of the cling – first time I’ve ever seen that, but I like it!!

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Penny Black – Winter Swing (courtesy of Stampers Dream)
Paper: MME. The Paper Company
Ink:  Tuxedo Black Memento
Accessories:  Spellbinders Labels Eight, Spellbinders Fancy Tags, Copic Markers, Copic Airbrush System, Ribbon, Buttons

You must see what the other Stamper’s Dream Design Team members are showing on Penny Black week. 

Monday: Michelle, Amy and Denise
Tuesday: Tosh, Michelle and me
Wednesday: Laurie, Michelle and Denise
Thursday: Silke, Laurie and Michelle
Friday: Michelle, Tosh and Amy

Posted in Penny Black, Spellbinders Die Templates, Stamper's Dream
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  • Michelle RNovember 10, 2009 - 5:57 am

    I absolutely LOVE this card! Beautiful selection of colors and coloring of the image. And I love the design! Awesome card, my friend! Well done!ReplyCancel

  • NY DebbieNovember 10, 2009 - 6:08 am

    The vintage PB’s are a favortie of mine as well, and this is no exception. Your card is gorgeous, I love the red belt you created.ReplyCancel

  • RobbieNovember 10, 2009 - 6:15 am

    Becca, this little girl just looks like what you would design! What beautiful coloring! And, I love the way you connected the tag dies. Uniquely you!!ReplyCancel

  • Denise (peanutbee)November 10, 2009 - 6:20 am

    Ooooh, I love that main panel with the airbrushing! Gorgeous!!ReplyCancel

  • Jerri KayNovember 10, 2009 - 6:34 am

    So adorable Becca! Love the tags, very creative! A very sweet image!ReplyCancel

  • broniNovember 10, 2009 - 6:49 am

    Oh my word, Becca! This is precious!! Your coloring is wonderful!! And look how you used the fancy tags to form a “buckle”!! Brilliant!ReplyCancel

  • AnnetteNovember 10, 2009 - 6:51 am

    This is a wonderful card. I love it.
    AnnetteReplyCancel

  • patounineNovember 10, 2009 - 6:54 am

    magnifiqueReplyCancel

  • Silke LedlowNovember 10, 2009 - 6:56 am

    AWWW – this is soooooo cute – Becca!!! The image is totally adorable and you made it look even better with you fab coloring!!! Hugs ~S~ReplyCancel

  • Bernice BarnesNovember 10, 2009 - 7:06 am

    Very cute card – lots of colour & detail. I like the buckles on the side.
    BerniceReplyCancel

  • lacyquilterNovember 10, 2009 - 8:04 am

    I love the awesome way you used the fancy tags dies. Way cool.ReplyCancel

  • Kim HupkeNovember 10, 2009 - 8:41 am

    LOVE what you did with the tags! So striking!!ReplyCancel

  • ToshNovember 10, 2009 - 9:15 am

    So precious Becca!! LOVE the sweet buckles you’ve created with the Fancy Tags. Very creative!ReplyCancel

  • CandyNovember 10, 2009 - 9:29 am

    All your creations stop me dead in my tracks but this one stopped my heart from beating and ran away with it. I cannot tell you how wonderful it is! Thank you so much for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • SabineNovember 10, 2009 - 11:13 am

    Again, a wonderful card with so much detail!Did the masking use up a lot of your time? Thank you for all your wonderful ideas.ReplyCancel

  • LuAnnNovember 10, 2009 - 11:33 am

    Becca, you never cease to amaze us… I just love the way you’ve made the tag look like a buckle on this cute card and the button just adds to the great look.ReplyCancel

  • Stacy SCS TwinshappyNovember 10, 2009 - 12:55 pm

    Beautiful Becca, love the way you used the tags.ReplyCancel

  • MrsRandMrR@cox.netNovember 10, 2009 - 1:26 pm

    Beautiful and very inspiring! I must have this stamp. Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Tracy McAlisterNovember 10, 2009 - 2:40 pm

    Just beautiful, I love how you use the spellbindes in so many ways. Thank you for sharing another fab card.ReplyCancel

  • Sharron / SharrahugNovember 10, 2009 - 3:02 pm

    Beautiful card & such a sweet sweet image!
    Huggies ~
    SharronReplyCancel

  • Grace NyweningNovember 10, 2009 - 3:12 pm

    Just adorable Becca! I too am a big fan of Penny Black! I especially love their darling little girl images and now I must try to find this! THanks for the info that the colored image is still included… I love that part too!!!ReplyCancel

  • DianeNovember 10, 2009 - 3:58 pm

    Becca.
    What a sweet creation.
    Great job my friend.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • BettyNovember 10, 2009 - 4:13 pm

    Becca, this is so super cute and beautifully done!!! Love how you used the fancy tags linked together. Lovely card!!!ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisNovember 10, 2009 - 4:46 pm

    This card is absolutely adorable. Just too sweet for words. TFS!!! Becca, as always a pleasure.ReplyCancel

  • Amy ShefferNovember 10, 2009 - 5:35 pm

    Super sweet, Becca! The adorable image is so expertly colored!! And I just love the little fancy tag buckles. So creative!!ReplyCancel

  • Mary L.November 10, 2009 - 6:16 pm

    I want to be you!!!! HOW do you come up with this stuff!?! NEVER in a million years would it have occurred to me to cut up that die cut shape and put it back together in this manner!!! (If you didn’t have the recipe under the card I would not have guessed what the die was and I own it!!!). Awesome…you insipre me…I am so grateful that you are so willing to share. Thanks!ReplyCancel

  • Judy DunavenNovember 10, 2009 - 6:34 pm

    Greetings Becca! Buttons, and Bows, beautiful colors, and a pretty tag, these are a few of my favorite things. This card is one of a kind. Thank you for sharing it with us Becca.
    Always,
    JudyReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)November 10, 2009 - 8:58 pm

    Becca,

    This is too cute! I love the layout especially the Spellbinder’s accents.

    Hugs,

    Lisa AthaReplyCancel

  • Carolyn KingNovember 10, 2009 - 11:38 pm

    oh my goodness…this is just tooo adorable! Beautifully done Becca!ReplyCancel

  • niseNovember 11, 2009 - 6:40 am

    Beautiful card and fabulous PB news, too. Really like your use of the spellbinders. Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Regina NNovember 12, 2009 - 12:56 am

    Beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • Marion (Australia)November 12, 2009 - 3:50 pm

    Hi Becca!
    such a beautiful card. I love how you have used the Fancy tags.
    Hugs MarionReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterNovember 14, 2009 - 8:43 am

    awww such a sweet image and just love the way you used these decorative labels, very creative!ReplyCancel

  • Kerry D-CNovember 14, 2009 - 1:48 pm

    oh my goodness! this is so sweet! Lovely card!ReplyCancel

  • DonnaNovember 16, 2009 - 2:02 pm

    Please tell us where you got the hollyberry paper that went with this? Was it in a paper package kit?ReplyCancel

  • Cheryl RotnemNovember 22, 2009 - 9:54 am

    Becca,
    I have those fancy tags, just got them about a week or so ago. Now I just love how you made them connect in this card.ReplyCancel

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Greetings, I wanted to share a quick card using one of my new Magnolias – this one is #376 Tilda as Lucia.  I find her simply adorable! She is a current Christmas Magnolia but you need to look at the new Christmas Collection (So Jolly, Under the Mistletoe and So Snowy) that are available for preorder this year – HERE.  

I’ve paired her some dreamy Webster Pages paper and distressed everything with Antique Linen Distress Ink.  Tilda is perched on a medallion made using Spellbinders Petite Ovals Small, Spellbinders Petite Ovals Large and Spellbinders Petite Scalloped Ovals Large.  This medallion is then nestled on top of Spellbinders Labels Eight.

Card Recipe
Stamps:  Magnolia – #376 Tilda as Lucia
Paper:  Webster Pages – Petite Pages; Home for the Holidays/Winter’s Wings, Bazzill
Accessories:  Spellbinders Petite Ovals Small, Spellbinders Petite Ovals Large , Spellbinders Petite Scalloped Ovals Large Spellbinders Labels Eight Ribbon, Pearls, Martha Stewart Double Loop Border Punch

Thanks for stopping by today!!  Tomorrow I have a super, super sweet Penny Black image to share as a part of Penny Black Week over at Stamper’s Dream!!

Posted in Magnolia-licious, Spellbinders Die Templates
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  • Pam HeroldNovember 9, 2009 - 4:19 pm

    This card is so cute. You always have such interesting cards. Love following your blog.ReplyCancel

  • DianeNovember 9, 2009 - 4:23 pm

    Becca,
    Oh my…. I L O V E this!
    So very pretty.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • BarbaraNovember 9, 2009 - 4:33 pm

    Adorable!! I am new to stamping so I never heard of Magnolia stamps until I saw them on your site. Now I am in love with Tilda and Edwin. I need to win a lottery LOLReplyCancel

  • Anna/OmaNovember 9, 2009 - 4:52 pm

    Another awesome card!ReplyCancel

  • ToshNovember 9, 2009 - 5:51 pm

    So sweet Becca!! Love how you incorporated the dp with that charming image!ReplyCancel

  • Angela WoodNovember 9, 2009 - 6:09 pm

    Becca, that is just lovely. The papers and ribbon are gorgeous! hugz, AngelaReplyCancel

  • Tracy McAlisterNovember 9, 2009 - 6:18 pm

    This is truly beautiful Becca and the Websters Papers just compliment it beautifully.ReplyCancel

  • Sharon CaudleNovember 9, 2009 - 6:27 pm

    Beautiful card, Becca! Love the softness of it, and Tilda as Lucia is just gorgeous! That paper is totally delicious! :) hugs!ReplyCancel

  • NancyNovember 9, 2009 - 6:47 pm

    Becca your card is gorgeous! Love the papers and ribbon that you used. Tilda is beautiful!
    Hugs,
    NancyReplyCancel

  • Barb HardemanNovember 9, 2009 - 6:53 pm

    Such a beautiful card Becca. I drool over your blog entries all the time. This card is just gorgeous…hugs…BarbReplyCancel

  • Kerry D-CNovember 9, 2009 - 7:30 pm

    Stunning, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • Sharron / SharrahugNovember 9, 2009 - 7:45 pm

    Beautiful card, Becca!
    Huggies ~
    SharronReplyCancel

  • GeorginaNovember 9, 2009 - 8:08 pm

    O my – how exquisite she is – the colours are perfect for the image.ReplyCancel

  • StitcherNovember 9, 2009 - 8:19 pm

    Absolutely adorable! This is a real showpiece. I just love the coloring.ReplyCancel

  • CrystalNovember 9, 2009 - 9:16 pm

    This is beautiful!!!ReplyCancel

  • CabioNovember 9, 2009 - 9:24 pm

    Nice Becca, it’s so elegant & precious. Thanks so much for the inspirations!
    Hugs,
    CabioReplyCancel

  • JannekeNovember 10, 2009 - 2:10 am

    Awesome card ;0)

    Janneke XReplyCancel

  • Marion (Australia)November 10, 2009 - 2:39 am

    Hi Becca!
    This Tilda is so lovely and beautifully coloured.
    I love the Dear Santa background.
    Hugs MarionReplyCancel

  • patounineNovember 10, 2009 - 2:43 am

    très belleReplyCancel

  • dusty gallowayNovember 10, 2009 - 4:17 am

    Again, another beauty Becca! I have a question …I have been to Websters website and haven’t found the paper with the Dear Santa list on it…I absolutely love it!
    dustyReplyCancel

  • Cheryl RowleyNovember 10, 2009 - 4:40 am

    Just lovely! YOur cards always have such grace and elegance!ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisNovember 10, 2009 - 4:43 am

    This is so adorable. Oh the innocence of Christmas, it brings back so many memories. TFS!!! Nice work Becca.ReplyCancel

  • Bernice BarnesNovember 10, 2009 - 7:13 am

    Beautiful softness with this card. The angel is so adorable. Love it.
    BerniceReplyCancel

  • Lauren MullarkeyNovember 10, 2009 - 7:52 am

    Adorable! I love the antique feel to it. This is such a cute Tilda – I might NEED it, lol. She is colored beautifully!

    LaurenReplyCancel

  • LoriNovember 10, 2009 - 10:31 am

    This card is beautiful! Luv the colours you used.

    xoxo,
    LoriReplyCancel

  • NormaNovember 10, 2009 - 1:34 pm

    Becca, it’s beautiful!!! Love the colour scheme and your layout. Elegant looking. Love it.

    Hugs.
    NormaReplyCancel

  • sue morrisNovember 10, 2009 - 9:22 pm

    This is beautiful becca!! I love all the details and the colors are fabulous!ReplyCancel

  • Patricia GarciaNovember 10, 2009 - 10:12 pm

    Awesome card. love the soft look on it!!

    Hugs,
    PatriciaReplyCancel

  • KateNovember 11, 2009 - 12:20 pm

    So beautiful…ReplyCancel
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