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I know for some of you the seasons careened directly from summer, into an early snow or winter.  We can only dream about fall, right?  I’m sharing a card today that is all about fall.  The Created by Hand Tuesday Challenge this week is to create something related to Harvest, so I picked this new sentiment from Quietfire Design called Give me the Splendid Silent Sun and sat down to work.  How uplifting, it makes me sigh and think of the majesty of fall! 

First of all, I pulled out my Copic Airbrush System.  After I use it, I wonder why I haven’t used it in so long, lol!  It took me a quick second to get warmed up and spray around the edges of my Spellbinders Labels Eight with two shades of Copic markers (yikes I didn’t write them down, I was so absorbed in the process).  My goal was to give a little glow like . . . you know, the splendid silent sun :D.  I also cut the Spellbinders on the Vine Border Grand from Pergamano parchment then distressed it with dye inks including Vintage Photo Distress Ink and Adirondack Oregano Dye Ink.  You’ll ask what the Pergamano parchment is – it’s a full bodied translucent paper that looks like vellum – it stands up to embossing very well and takes on die based inks like a dream.  I simply smudged the dye ink on the top and it was absorbed into the paper.  For the green part of the vine I wanted a darker shade so I smudged on both the front and back of the die cut.

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Quietfire – Give Me the Splendid Sun
Paper:  Strathmore 140lb Watercolr Paper, K&Co, Pergamano Parchment
Ink:  Colorbox Pigment Ink – Rousillion, Clear Embossing Powder, Vintage Photo Distress Ink, Adirondack Oregano, Assorted Dye Based Inks
Accessories:  Spellbinders Labels Eight, Spellbinders on the Vine Border Grand, Ribbon, Buttons

Don’t forget, If you want to submit art for the Created by Hand Challenge, pop over, leave a comment and a link back to your work showing with a Harvest theme.  In the meantime . . .

Have a great day and remember to go where your heart goes!

Posted in Quietfire Design, Spellbinders Die Templates
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  • Debi NicolOctober 14, 2009 - 1:10 am

    stunning, just stunning!ReplyCancel

  • SuzanneOctober 14, 2009 - 1:15 am

    Oh, wow, Becca! Simply Splendid!! Wonderful colours. Thanks so much for using the stamp so beautifully.ReplyCancel

  • Debbie OlsonOctober 14, 2009 - 1:39 am

    Becca–WOW! You are amazing, girl! This is so beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • HeatherOctober 14, 2009 - 3:27 am

    Becca – this card is stunning to say the least!! The sentiment is perfect and the colours are so apt including the gorgeous ribbon …. you must have a fantastic ribbon shop near you!!
    Hugs
    HW(UK)
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  • lois skiathitisOctober 14, 2009 - 3:56 am

    Just beautiful. This is an Autumnal beauty. Delicious colors chosen. TFS!!!ReplyCancel

  • Angella CrockettOctober 14, 2009 - 3:58 am

    I love this!!! The vine caught my attention right away and wow, the sentiment is awesome too! Beautiful work!ReplyCancel

  • Lisa SturgillOctober 14, 2009 - 5:39 am

    OH MY GOSH!!!! You make such elegant cards, your talent amazes me!!! Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful cards with us.

    Best Regards,

    Lisa SturgillReplyCancel

  • christiOctober 14, 2009 - 6:12 am

    i love how the card is offset.
    cReplyCancel

  • Beth NormanOctober 14, 2009 - 6:29 am

    Becca, how in the world do you keep pounding out unique never-seen-before layouts? This is absolutely gorgeous. Thanks for the tip on the pergamano vellum.ReplyCancel

  • Bernice BarnesOctober 14, 2009 - 6:32 am

    The leaves are just beautiful – the transparent look with p. vellum. Very nice card. Thanks.
    BerniceReplyCancel

  • broniOctober 14, 2009 - 6:45 am

    Breathtaking!!ReplyCancel

  • BrendaOctober 14, 2009 - 6:54 am

    Every morning you take my breath away. By evening I’m OK, if I haven’t looked at your card too much. Then the next day…….ReplyCancel

  • Donna PolleyOctober 14, 2009 - 7:30 am

    What talent God has given you. You inspire me every day with your beautiful and simplistic style of creating cards. I want to grow up just like you!
    DonnaReplyCancel

  • Linda EOctober 14, 2009 - 7:39 am

    Becca, this card is truly amazing.ReplyCancel

  • SaraOctober 14, 2009 - 7:49 am

    This is just gorgeous!!! I really like how you used the different paper to make the vines, just WOWReplyCancel

  • SherriOctober 14, 2009 - 8:18 am

    Just gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • Wanda HOctober 14, 2009 - 8:50 am

    Gorgeous Card, Becca!!!!ReplyCancel

  • LouiseOctober 14, 2009 - 9:00 am

    Gorgeous card, of course!! I’d wouldn’t expect anything else from you :)
    Please tell me how you tie your bows SO perfectly? Mine never turn out as stunning as yours ;(
    Louise xReplyCancel

  • reinOctober 14, 2009 - 9:07 am

    Wonderful piece!ReplyCancel

  • YogiOctober 14, 2009 - 9:28 am

    Just an A.W.E.S.O.M.E card. And I’ve got a ton of Pergamano sheets in all colors I bought eons ago. I keep fogetting to use them, since they’re full sheets and stored away rather than regular paper size store near me.ReplyCancel

  • Terre FryOctober 14, 2009 - 10:14 am

    Hi Becca,

    I love this card, the colors are so beautiful, reminds me of the color change back home. Beautiful!!!! TerreReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterOctober 14, 2009 - 11:02 am

    Oh so Gorgeous, that vine is so lovely, and the ribbon is just perfect!!ReplyCancel

  • Judy DunavenOctober 14, 2009 - 12:03 pm

    Becca I love the colors on this card. Everything you used fits together so nicely. Absolutely lovely.ReplyCancel

  • Patricia GessnerOctober 14, 2009 - 12:07 pm

    Becca, I can not believe how lovely this card is! You never cease to amaze me with your talent!
    PatriciaReplyCancel

  • ToshOctober 14, 2009 - 12:14 pm

    How gorgeous Becca!! I LOVE your vellum vine!! And that ribbon…fabulous!! What a stunning card my friend!!ReplyCancel

  • JudyOctober 14, 2009 - 12:53 pm

    Becca, thank you for this awesome card celebrating Autumn, my favorite season! Love the colors and so appreciative of all the details and info you give us. Wishing you God’s abundant blessings!ReplyCancel

  • Linda C.October 14, 2009 - 3:08 pm

    STRIKING!ReplyCancel

  • DianeOctober 14, 2009 - 3:17 pm

    Becca,
    B E A U T I F U L Autumn card!!!!!!

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • NY DebbieOctober 14, 2009 - 4:01 pm

    Oh My, this is stunning. great job with the air brushReplyCancel

  • Patsy EcclesOctober 14, 2009 - 4:07 pm

    Becca, Becca, Becca
    There is something you are adding to your cards that you are not telling us about…some kind of magic…. None of these tools, supplies, nor sentiments look this good until YOU put them together…..ok girl, give….what are you adding to make these projects magical masterpieces!!! sent with total admiration and appreciationReplyCancel

  • DonaldaOctober 14, 2009 - 4:15 pm

    Oh hon this is just breathe taking.ReplyCancel

  • Kerry FitzpatrickOctober 14, 2009 - 7:16 pm

    Becca….where did you get that gorgeous ribbon!!! Your cards are out of this world…..I love them!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Dawn HOctober 14, 2009 - 9:48 pm

    Your cards are so inspiring. I’ve been reading your blog for 2-3 months and one question keeps coming up in my mind. How, oh, how do you tie those beautiful bows? Would you please consider a quickie tutorial on bow tying?? thanks from MontanaReplyCancel

  • Leslie MillerOctober 14, 2009 - 9:56 pm

    Oh, my! Beautiful! Love how you added the buttons to the stem. A very nice touch, and more evidence of your boundless creativity.ReplyCancel

  • Marion (Australia)October 15, 2009 - 1:24 am

    Absolutely stunning. The vine looks fab using the parchment paper and I love the buttons on it. Colours…..awesome
    Hugs MarionReplyCancel

  • JanineOctober 15, 2009 - 7:06 am

    Holy Hana girlfriend they get more beautiful every day!!ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)October 15, 2009 - 4:50 pm

    Becca,

    I just love it when you make fall cards, they are always so beautiful. This one is awesome. l Love the colors and everything about it.

    Hugs,

    Lisa AthaReplyCancel

  • DaviOctober 15, 2009 - 10:40 pm

    Wow I love this card. The vine is soooo cool and I love the way its colored, Your sentiment all of it is beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • Linda CoughlinOctober 15, 2009 - 11:00 pm

    Just when I think I have all the Spellbinder dies I will ever need, you make me want one more! This vine is to die for and the way you have created with with the Pergamano paper is just exquisite! The quote is beautiful too! Thanks for giving us something lovely to gaze upon today!ReplyCancel

  • Hey GirlyOctober 16, 2009 - 1:31 pm

    You are amazing! Your cards are simply beautiful. It’s always a pleasure to see what God has given you. It’s a gift. I know it’s a gift, because everybody doesn’t have it!

    God BlessReplyCancel

  • RufusOctober 16, 2009 - 7:49 pm

    Just stunning, as usual! And there it is again, that ribbon that I would SO love to find! I looked in every Michael’s in the 1,600 mile trip I was on and didn’t spot it once!
    Gorgeous work!
    R/ReplyCancel

  • Kerry D-COctober 16, 2009 - 9:18 pm

    THUD! This is resplendent!! Lovely ribbon!ReplyCancel

  • Denise (peanutbee)October 17, 2009 - 5:02 am

    Oh my gosh, that VINE looks awesome! Love the sun effect with the airbrush system, too. FANNNNN-TASTIC card!! Love it!ReplyCancel

  • JeryOctober 17, 2009 - 12:48 pm

    This is a stunning card!! The colors are so perfect and it’s just gorgeous.ReplyCancel

  • Renee MOctober 18, 2009 - 7:14 am

    Hi Becca, You sure do have a God givin gift,just beautiful!!!,keep up the good work, I love waking up each morning to get my coffee ,and go right
    to my computer,to see what you’ve made for the next day!!!!! Thank You!ReplyCancel

  • CYNTHIA BEYNONOctober 18, 2009 - 8:27 pm

    this card is also beautiful. by the way, I have been trying to get your
    website emailed to me for 7 or 8 weeks. but no sucess so far. Is there
    anythings you can do for me. it would greatly be apprreciated.ReplyCancel

  • CarolynOctober 26, 2009 - 8:27 am

    again, a very lovely card. Nice sentiment, wasn’t aware of that
    company. such an honor for that company to have you do someartwork with itReplyCancel

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Good Morning!!  This month Our Daily Bread Designs had the tremendous insight to reveal three new designs which are Sympathy sets; With Deepest Sympathy, Praying for You, and With Heartfelt Sympathy.  Did she read our minds?  I can’t tell you how often someone at our church experiences a loss, a friend loses a family member, someone at work is mourning – it seems to always happen in clusters.  I was tickled to see this offering, because it seems that sympathy stamps are hard to find.  I particularly like to make sympathy cards, because it gives me an opportunity to celebrate and reflect on a life.  On occasions where I have sent handmade sympathy cards, I frequently get a call of thanks that so much time and care was taken to respect a passing.

I selected a sentiment from the With Heartfelt Sympathy set and left the inside blank and when the card is sent I’ll select the scripture I feel would be appropriate from one of the three new sets. My card today uses a regal embossed background from the Cuttlebug Damask Frame set.  The set gave me the background, the frame and the accent pieces used with the pearls.  I try my best to keep sympathy cards towards the elegant side and in my mind they always call for a big bow.   I stacked two layers of mauve and offset it with an old gold textured paper.    This came together very easily and makes me know that I have no excuse for not having a card ready; this layout will work with any of the sentiments offered in the three new sets. 

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Our Daily Bread Designs – With Heartfelt Sympathy
Paper:  Bazzill, The Paper Company
Ink:  Versafine Black Onyx and Clear Embossing Powder
Accessories:  Cuttlebug Damask Frame Set, Spellbinders Petite Scalloped Ovals, Pearls, Ribbon

 Be blessed my friends!

Posted in Cuttlebug Embossing, Our Daily Bread, Stamping
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  • SheriOctober 13, 2009 - 6:13 am

    That card made me a little weepy. I just lost my mom on Sept. 29 so it is very close to my heart right now. Beautiful card, my friendReplyCancel

  • Karen WOctober 13, 2009 - 6:25 am

    Beautiful and I love the new sets also.ReplyCancel

  • connieOctober 13, 2009 - 6:50 am

    Beautiful card! I love the layers and really need this set.ReplyCancel

  • americaOctober 13, 2009 - 7:03 am

    Another beauty! Love all the Gold and the Becca Bow business and the signature pearl treatments on your cards!! You go GF!!ReplyCancel

  • BettyOctober 13, 2009 - 7:29 am

    Becca, this is stunning!!! I love the framing, textures, and warm tones!!! Beautifully done!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Denise (peanutbee)October 13, 2009 - 7:46 am

    Gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • KellrickOctober 13, 2009 - 7:58 am

    I wish I could read your mnd..LOL! What are you thinking now? I am thinking that this card is so beautiful, so elegant!ReplyCancel

  • ToshOctober 13, 2009 - 8:15 am

    So beautiful and elegant Becca!! Love all the layers!!ReplyCancel

  • Brenda H. JonesOctober 13, 2009 - 8:33 am

    Thanks for showing us the wonderful sympathy cards. I’ve made cards for years and always struggled with sympathy ones. I appreciate your statement of how you reflect on and celebrate a life. Isn’t it wonderful that we can celebrate the life of God’s children rather than only mourn their passing.ReplyCancel

  • JanineOctober 13, 2009 - 8:52 am

    Beautiful Becca!!ReplyCancel

  • Carolyn KingOctober 13, 2009 - 9:16 am

    elegant and lovely!ReplyCancel

  • MarisaOctober 13, 2009 - 9:18 am

    Wonderfully done! love the frame and the soft bow.ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)October 13, 2009 - 10:54 am

    Becca,

    Wow, this is especially elegant today. I love the colors that you used, and the layout.

    Hugs,

    Lisa AthaReplyCancel

  • Margaret ThompsonOctober 13, 2009 - 11:54 am

    Becca,
    What a beautiful card! Not only does it say “With Heartfelt Sympathy” but it shows that you really do care about the person who suffered the loss by sending your condolences in such a beautiful card and one that you have taken the time to make just for them.
    Thank you for sharing it and thank you for sharing all of your beautiful art work.
    Sincerely,
    MargaretReplyCancel

  • Marilyn ClarkOctober 13, 2009 - 2:33 pm

    The card shows how much you care.ReplyCancel

  • DianeOctober 13, 2009 - 2:46 pm

    Becca,
    Beautiful creation once again.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • Barb gOctober 13, 2009 - 9:44 pm

    Stunning and Elegant…love the papers and colors together…the embossing is beautiful!
    Barbg(WV)ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisOctober 14, 2009 - 3:55 am

    Simply stated this is stunning. TFS!!!ReplyCancel

  • Judy DunavenOctober 14, 2009 - 12:54 pm

    Thanks Becca for the creation of this card. It will give me inspiration for the cards I make for our church family. Gorgeous!ReplyCancel

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My card today has a lot of my fav’s; the pinch of red and the kraft cardstock is something I love to use.  I colored the Apples Stamp with Tombow markers and spritzed with a fine mister to it bring out all the best that the artist intended.   I stamped the Natures Gift sentiment with Versafine Sepia. 

I cut and layered the image with Spellbinders Classic Ovals Large and Spellbinders Scalloped Ovals Large.  Beneath the main panel I arranged three of Spellbinders Lattice Borderabilities.  The edges of the kraft card stock are smudged with Vintage Photo Distress Ink and the May Art Red Silk bow is simply decadent.

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Inkadinkado
Paper:  The Paper Company
Ink:  Versafine Sepia, Vintage Photo Distress Ink
Accessories:  Spellbinders Lattice Borderabilities, Spellbinders Classic Ovals Large, Spellbinders Scalloped Ovals Large, May Arts Ribbon

Blessings friends!

Posted in Spellbinders Die Templates, Stamper's Dream
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  • Karen WOctober 12, 2009 - 6:21 am

    Stunning and the colors are just perfect together. I like the borders behind that, very good idea and one i will use. Thanks so much for so much inpspiration.ReplyCancel

  • Gloria WestermanOctober 12, 2009 - 6:35 am

    Becca, This is so lovely. All the colors are just beautiful togerthr. Thank you again for sharing your talents to the world.ReplyCancel

  • Michelle ROctober 12, 2009 - 6:53 am

    Beautifully done, Becca! Every detail is simply perfect and it comes together as a gorgeous masterpiece!ReplyCancel

  • Linda B.October 12, 2009 - 6:58 am

    Absolutely beautiful. I love the layering effect with the branch of the apple extending to each layer. Little details make all the difference.ReplyCancel

  • Marlene IacuzziOctober 12, 2009 - 7:00 am

    I love what you do with stamps and Spellbinders. Thanks for the inspiration. It really does motivate me to spend money on these products. Now if you could only convince the companies to have a few more sales. I can never afford all that I see you use that I want.ReplyCancel

  • HeatherOctober 12, 2009 - 7:04 am

    Hi Becca. This lovely card has a gorgeous ‘vintagy’ feel – I love the layering you have achieved and your right that bow is fabulously decadent!!
    Hugs
    HW(UK)
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  • Ree DonnellyOctober 12, 2009 - 7:16 am

    Wow, how gorgeous Becca!

    I think I’m gonna have to get out my Thesaurus, because Gorgeous, Beautiful, Stunning and Amazing are getting old and over used on this blog, girl!

    Here’s one never used, I’m sure: Pulchritudinous! ;o)ReplyCancel

  • Judy DunavenOctober 12, 2009 - 7:49 am

    Thank you Becca for the beautiful card. I admire your knowledge when it comes to technique. I am going to try the tombo markers and a spray of mist on my apples for my next card.

    Yours in Christ,
    JudyReplyCancel

  • Charlene MerrickOctober 12, 2009 - 8:14 am

    Soft and beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • ToshOctober 12, 2009 - 8:23 am

    Oh Becca, this is just exquisite!! LOVE the colors!! Your layering and Spellbinders work are just fabulous!! And that ribbon…ooh-la-la!!! WOW!!ReplyCancel

  • niseOctober 12, 2009 - 8:31 am

    Lovely! Reeeallly like how you colored the apples. Adore the red with the kraft and that ribbon is scrumptious! Your layers are beautiful and your vintage distressing is perfection. So glad you share your talents!ReplyCancel

  • ChristyOctober 12, 2009 - 8:35 am

    I really like the weathered look of the stamped image .
    Great Card :)ReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterOctober 12, 2009 - 8:35 am

    Lovely stamping, like how you used the borders!ReplyCancel

  • LouiseOctober 12, 2009 - 10:17 am

    There’s only one word for this work of art – beautiful :)
    Louise xReplyCancel

  • patounineOctober 12, 2009 - 10:42 am

    tes réalisations sont superbesReplyCancel

  • jean w.October 12, 2009 - 10:43 am

    Hi Becca!
    I don’t know why but I have not been receiving your emails anymore. Still would like to see your blog. Thanks!ReplyCancel

  • NeenieOctober 12, 2009 - 11:08 am

    Becca, aren’t you the crafty one creating a frame from the Lattice Borderabilities hidden behind the layer!!! I just love to open my computer daily to see what gift you’ve given to us!!! Thanks a bunch!ReplyCancel

  • WillowOctober 12, 2009 - 11:58 am

    Just another incredibly beautiful card!!! Your creativity just always surprises me!! I love your art!! God has blessed you with an extraordinary gift!!ReplyCancel

  • ConnieOctober 12, 2009 - 3:08 pm

    This is just sooo beautiful, Becca!!! Love how you spritzed the image a bit…what a great effect!!ReplyCancel

  • ClareOctober 12, 2009 - 3:26 pm

    Just stunning,ReplyCancel

  • DianeOctober 12, 2009 - 4:01 pm

    Becca,
    Super pretty card.
    Enjoy your week.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • DonaldaOctober 12, 2009 - 4:49 pm

    hon I just love this!!! You are so talented dear and I so love visiting your blog. It is all just breathe taking dearReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)October 12, 2009 - 5:18 pm

    Becca,

    This is very pretty and elegant as usual. Love it.

    Hugs,

    Lisa AthaReplyCancel

  • Cindy HaffnerOctober 12, 2009 - 10:47 pm

    Beautiful Becca, so BEAUTIFUL!!ReplyCancel

  • Judith StrausbaughOctober 13, 2009 - 12:40 am

    Becca,

    I love this card. This is right down my alley. This card would perk anyone up. Thank you for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisOctober 13, 2009 - 3:24 am

    A vintage beauty. Beautiful colors chosen. Great composition. TFS!!!ReplyCancel

  • Kay McBrideOctober 13, 2009 - 4:38 am

    nice oh how very nice, i really like this one. its stunning
    hugs
    kayReplyCancel

  • JanineOctober 13, 2009 - 8:53 am

    I love the layers on this one Becca!! Just gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • Colleen HornerOctober 13, 2009 - 12:18 pm

    This is the awesome-est

    I love it.

    ColleenReplyCancel

  • Leslie MillerOctober 14, 2009 - 9:54 pm

    Wonderful card, Becca! The image is beautiful and I love the natural feel of your design and colors. Very orchard fresh!ReplyCancel
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