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Okay, you know the glee you feel when you have new stamps ready to stamp?  Call me gleeful!   I have some rubber that’s been over in the corner waiting for me for about three weeks and I finally got to play!!   Oh man I love new rubber.  I got my hands on several gorgeous backgrounds from Cornish Heritage Farms and because I would have taken forever to choose which set, I stamped with the first one I touched.  In fact, I talked myself out of laboring over color choices and such and just had fun! 

I used two sets for this card; the background is called Art Nouveau Backgrounder  and the remaining stamps used are from The Rummage Bin line called Ornamental Beauty.  The background was stamped onto a creamy card stock and smudged with Antique Linen, Tea Dye and Vintage Photo Distress Inks.  Yes, I finally made room for a very neglected sewing machine on my table – this is a rarity for me.

Using Spellbinders Labels Three and Spellbinders Classic Squares Large I cut a frame then hand cut a red layer to go behind it.  The stamped sentiment was cut with two graduated circles from Spellbinders Standard Circles Large to make the round frame.  After stamping the flower I used my 1 1/4" hole punch to cut the last circle.   It almost looks like a Christmas card, but not – just my current infatuation with red :D

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Cornish Heritage Farms – Ornamental Beauty, Art Nouveau Backgrounder
Paper:  Strathmore Card Stock, Bazzill
Ink:  Antique Linen Distress Ink, Tea Dye Distress Ink, Vintage Photo Distress Ink
Accessories:  Spellbinders Labels Three, Spellbinders Classic Squares Large, Spellbinders Standard Circles Large, Ribbon

My scheduled post didn’t go on time so it’s not your imagination that this is dated on the Fourth.  I may have more to post today.  It’s rainy here, so just me, my coffee, my stamps and some movies.  I call this a glorious day – hope yours is too!

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  • lois skiathitisOctober 5, 2009 - 1:30 pm

    A beautiful card Becca. The sewing looks really nice. Your card looks rather vintage with a modern switch. Beautiful colors chosen.Very nice work. TFS!!!ReplyCancel

  • SandraOctober 5, 2009 - 1:35 pm

    WOW!
    SandraReplyCancel

  • chrisdOctober 5, 2009 - 1:53 pm

    Woo Becca, I agree. This is a thing of beauty!ReplyCancel

  • MarijkeOctober 5, 2009 - 2:10 pm

    I love all your cards!!
    They are amazing beautiful!!
    greetings from Holland!ReplyCancel

  • Ree DonnellyOctober 5, 2009 - 2:29 pm

    Everything you make is a thing of beauty!!!ReplyCancel

  • DianeOctober 5, 2009 - 2:39 pm

    Well Becca, what can I say….. Another stunning creation!

    Hope you enjoyed your day,
    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • CatherineOctober 5, 2009 - 3:16 pm

    WOW, what an amazingly gorgeous stunning card…I love all your card creations :)!

    Inky Hugs,
    Catherine
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  • Tracy McAlisterOctober 5, 2009 - 3:32 pm

    Absolutely stunning Becca. Wow.ReplyCancel

  • Marion (Australia)October 5, 2009 - 4:02 pm

    Hi Becca!

    Super duper card. That Art Nouveau Backgrounder stamp is a beauty. I love how you have used it. Love it very much.
    Blessings..ReplyCancel

  • MarthaOctober 5, 2009 - 5:08 pm

    beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • Debbie OlsonOctober 5, 2009 - 5:27 pm

    So beautiful, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • DonaldaOctober 5, 2009 - 5:27 pm

    Wow this is just gorgeous dear, I so admire your work dear.ReplyCancel

  • RufusOctober 5, 2009 - 6:42 pm

    What an apt name for this card! You’ve done it again!
    R/ReplyCancel

  • NY DebbieOctober 5, 2009 - 7:06 pm

    StunningReplyCancel

  • KrisOctober 5, 2009 - 10:16 pm

    Becca…everything you make is a “thing of beauty”. Once again, thank you for brightening my day and making me smile.ReplyCancel

  • Gloria WestermanOctober 5, 2009 - 10:24 pm

    Becca, again such beauty. Love it alot.ReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterOctober 6, 2009 - 10:02 am

    lovely job on the background and like the layering and framing!ReplyCancel

  • JanineOctober 6, 2009 - 12:30 pm

    So beautiful Becca!! Hope all is well with you!!ReplyCancel

  • Judy DunavenOctober 6, 2009 - 1:11 pm

    I love the way your mind works Becca. You come up with so many beautiful ideas. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. The layering on this card is awsome.

    Hugs, JudyReplyCancel

  • Grace NyweningOctober 6, 2009 - 2:29 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous Becca!!! Your layout is stunning!!! I wish you could impart just a little of that talent to others!!!! Great job with the new rubber… and a BIG happy birthday to you!!!ReplyCancel

  • SherriOctober 6, 2009 - 6:00 pm

    That is so gorgeous! Love the stitching!!ReplyCancel

  • Jenny GroppOctober 6, 2009 - 9:25 pm

    This is beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)October 7, 2009 - 4:35 pm

    Becca,

    Ooooo, this is really pretty and elegant. Love the colors and layout.

    Hugs,

    Lisa AthaReplyCancel

  • ToshOctober 8, 2009 - 4:16 pm

    Love the fabulous bg you created Becca!! And I love it layered on top of each other, especially with these colors!! Fantastic!!ReplyCancel

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I’m sharing a simple card with you today – no design paper – imagine that.   Using a Flourishes background called Harlequin and Accessories; and the sentiment  from Cherries and Peaches, I used tones of burgundy with some embellishment throughout.  I stamped the background with Versamark and embossed with clear embossing powder and used jewels at each of the intersections on the background.  Then cut/emboss the Spellbinders 12" Grand Heirloom Scroll Border and cut it down from the center so that if fit my card.  I used a Versamark Pen to color the scrolls and embossed with clear embossing powder. 

 

My ribbon is threaded through the hole in the Spellbinders Border.  I finished off by mounting the sentiment on Spellbinders Classic Ovals Small and Large and adding the small accent piece from the Fleur de Lis Pendant. 

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Flourishes – Harlequin and Accessories, Cherries and Peaches
Paper:  Bazzill
Ink:  Versamark and Clear Embossing Powder
Accessories:  Spellbinders Grand 12" Heirloom Scroll Border, Spellbinders Classic Ovals, Large, Spellbinders Classic Ovals Small, Spellbinders Fleur de Lis Pendant Accent Piece, Ribbon, Bling

I hope your weekend is glorious – mine is a busy one :-)  Be back soon!

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  • DianeOctober 3, 2009 - 10:24 am

    Becca,
    The card is sooo pretty. I love how you used the
    bling with the backround stamp.
    And of course the ribbon goes without saying.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • CarolOctober 3, 2009 - 10:30 am

    Love it Becca. Your cards are also so very stunning. Thanks for sharing!
    “Hugs” Granny
    Happy WCMDReplyCancel

  • Karen WOctober 3, 2009 - 10:40 am

    Really pretty, I love how you wove the ribbon thru that border!ReplyCancel

  • annekeOctober 3, 2009 - 11:18 am

    what an BEAUTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    fijn weekend

    annekeReplyCancel

  • Renee SOctober 3, 2009 - 12:03 pm

    LOL! Just as I suspected – it is not a simple card. It is beautiful as all of your cards are!!!ReplyCancel

  • Sylvia/GeorgiaOctober 3, 2009 - 12:22 pm

    Now I suppose “simple” must be a relative term. Your “simple” is the most beautiful I have ever seen! You’re the best.ReplyCancel

  • mary pOctober 3, 2009 - 12:58 pm

    Oh Becca – your cards are amazing! You are such an inspiration!
    This combination is spectacular!
    Thank you for sharing your beautiful work.ReplyCancel

  • Marilyn ClarkOctober 3, 2009 - 2:45 pm

    Your card is beautiful and it amazes me what you call simple.

    Becca, I think you could made mud look good. You have a special gift with ribbon, thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisOctober 3, 2009 - 3:24 pm

    Simple did she say simple. They are never simple. I enjoy each one. This is beautiful Becca. TFS!!!ReplyCancel

  • Patti JoOctober 3, 2009 - 3:24 pm

    Love how you created that tag! You sure come up with some wonderful ideas! Gorgeous work!ReplyCancel

  • Marion (Australia)October 3, 2009 - 3:45 pm

    I love that colour. Super job once again Becca.
    I also love the sentiment and how you have made the tag.ReplyCancel

  • LindaOctober 3, 2009 - 6:03 pm

    Happy World Card making Day Becca….thanks for inspiring me each visit with your stunning cards….you are an amazing paper artist. Cheers!ReplyCancel

  • Jan Marie 1flourishOctober 3, 2009 - 6:20 pm

    Just beautiful,,,,elegant, simple and so to the point…ReplyCancel

  • Denise (peanutbee)October 3, 2009 - 6:55 pm

    So rich and purpl-icious!!!ReplyCancel

  • RandiOctober 3, 2009 - 9:17 pm

    love it Becca! You are such a talented gal.ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)October 3, 2009 - 11:18 pm

    Becca,

    Wow, what a gorgeous card! This is so pretty, I wish I could take it off my computer screen and keep it! Absolutely stunning!

    Hugs,

    Lisa AthaReplyCancel

  • HeatherOctober 4, 2009 - 3:36 am

    Once again another beauty Becca, this is stunning and nothing simple about it!!! I love how you use various dies to come up with something other than the obvious… oooh how I wish I lived near you.
    Hugs
    HW(UK)
    xxReplyCancel

  • christyOctober 4, 2009 - 12:59 pm

    WOW Stunning :)ReplyCancel

  • AnnieOctober 4, 2009 - 6:30 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous!!!!!ReplyCancel

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Doesn’t that sentiment say it all?  I just love optimistic sentiments like this!  It’s from Quiefire Design – you can see it and others HERE.  Quietfire has new sentiments (many for Christmas) that I’ll get to show this month; they are already available so keep your eyes peeled if you’re browsing through the store.

I hope you’re having a fabulous day.  I’m basking in something less than scorching temperatures and drinking in the anticipation of fall.  Lol, I’m wisked away with every opportunity to go outside today – so not much computer time.  Today I’m sharing a card I put together for a monthly project over at Quietfire Design.   I wanted to show off the beauty of this sentiment with a super background using Spellbinders Flourish Impressibilites, Spellbinders Lattice Pendant and Spellbinders Classic Ovals .  I love using the letterpress technique but this time I really wanted to punch up the color so instead I brayered it on.  The results are sure gonna make me want to use my Impressibilities more!

You can click over to my project, step by step explanation and supplies HERE.

Be blessed my friends – thanks for stopping by, it simply does my heart good.

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  • JudyOctober 2, 2009 - 12:24 pm

    Becca, I’m a new subscriber to your blog and I love your beautiful creations! This card is outstanding and thank you so much for the link to this wonderful stamp from Quietfire. I’m going to check that out now! And thank you to for all the great tutorials and explanations on how you create these gorgeous cards!!! Wishing you many blessings!ReplyCancel

  • ShawnaOctober 2, 2009 - 12:28 pm

    YUMMY card Becca. Can’t wait to check out QuietFire.ReplyCancel

  • Elaine AllenOctober 2, 2009 - 12:37 pm

    Becca –

    A truly lovely card with a beautiful sentiment. I love the background with the Flourish Impressability. The color you chose and the Impressability almost gives the background a look of burnt velvet. So very rich looking. Thank you again for sharing your art with us.

    Elaine AllenReplyCancel

  • annekeOctober 2, 2009 - 12:40 pm

    hoi becca
    your card is an BEAUTY
    i love it

    groet annekeReplyCancel

  • Patti JoOctober 2, 2009 - 12:44 pm

    Beautiful! Love the look of the impressabilities brayered! Fabulous work Becca!ReplyCancel

  • DianeOctober 2, 2009 - 12:51 pm

    Becca,
    I am in LOVE with that sentiment.
    Love I tell ya. I’m off to check them out.
    Thanks so much.
    Hey and the cards not to shabby either ; )

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • CarolOctober 2, 2009 - 12:52 pm

    As always Becca, your designs are fabulous. Love the card and everything about it. Thanks for sharing!
    “Hugs” GrannyReplyCancel

  • sandyhOctober 2, 2009 - 12:52 pm

    love this card! the colors are wonderful. and the background looks like velvet or old, flocked wallpaper! beautiful!
    sandyh
    ReplyCancel

  • Denise TaylorOctober 2, 2009 - 1:04 pm

    Absolutly stunning, what a beautiful card, I love it… the colours are great, wow,

    **Denise**ReplyCancel

  • MaryOctober 2, 2009 - 1:05 pm

    WOW, what a gorgeous card – as always! I’m writing cuz I was floored by the sentiment on this card! Yesterday was my first day home after being laid off from my job of 19 years!! And, that sentiment is soooo perfect to remind not too give up hope!! I definitely need to order this stamp set and frame it! Thank you!! You’re a true inspiration. :)ReplyCancel

  • Amy SabolOctober 2, 2009 - 1:20 pm

    Gorgeous card as always, Becca! I DO love the sentiment, also!
    Thank you for sharing! Blessings, ~Amy S.~ReplyCancel

  • Judy DunavenOctober 2, 2009 - 1:29 pm

    HI Becca, The sentiment is perfect because that is exactly what I am doing. Loving where I am at with my Savior. You card is right on and so beautifull. I am going to order this stamp for sure. You are such a blessing.
    Hugs, JudyReplyCancel

  • Bernice BarnesOctober 2, 2009 - 1:36 pm

    Love the card. You use so many different layers, textures & colours.
    BerniceReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisOctober 2, 2009 - 2:00 pm

    Your card is so pretty and feminine and Oh so lacy. Such lovely eye candy. TFS!!! Becca.ReplyCancel

  • Julie GastelumOctober 2, 2009 - 2:02 pm

    beautiful…ReplyCancel

  • MarisaOctober 2, 2009 - 2:16 pm

    Wonderful sentiment and how true. Living in each moment is what is important and not wishing you were/had/deserve/should be something/somewhere else. Only then can God develop character to allow you to have what you need when you get there :D

    LOVE how you did the sides of the card. I “need” that punch!! Onto my Christmas list it goes LOL. Fabulous card all round as always. Blessings.ReplyCancel

  • IdaOctober 2, 2009 - 3:02 pm

    Totally Stunning and Gorgeous.ReplyCancel

  • Marion (Australia)October 2, 2009 - 3:40 pm

    Hi Becca!
    I love the verse. I so needed to hear that. A must have stamp.
    I love how you have brayered the background paper. Beautiful layout. The colours are ones I wouldn’t think of using but they work well together.ReplyCancel

  • Val WOctober 2, 2009 - 4:45 pm

    Thanks for that card today Becca. After a bit of a discouraging day at work today, the sentiment just hit me as something meant for me to “hear”. So thanks! It spoke to me.ReplyCancel

  • Marilyn ClarkOctober 2, 2009 - 4:55 pm

    I had an English teacher, Elizabeth Barto, that broke our class from ever saying “where you’re at” by telling us “behind the at”.

    Becca, your card is gorgeous and thank you for finally making a card that I don’t want to copy word for word.

    Your work is truly amazing and thanks so much for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Angella CrockettOctober 2, 2009 - 5:43 pm

    Thanks for the tip on the Impressabilities!!! Your instructions always give me confidence to try things for myself….thanks so much for sharing!! And a gorgeous card, by the way!!! God Bless!ReplyCancel

  • SandraOctober 2, 2009 - 6:01 pm

    WOW!
    SandraReplyCancel

  • Marge R.October 2, 2009 - 6:09 pm

    NOW I need to add Impressabilities to my ever-huge Wish List for Spellbinders — all thanks to (mostly) YOU!!! I just 2 days ago decided I needed the Lattice Pendant & border & now you’ve gone & sold me on the impressing too — I’m just gonna have to unsubscribe from following you, Becca — YEAH, RIGHT, like that’s EVER going to happen! LOL!!! I just today finally got the apron lace punch & love how you’ve used it here — your cleverness never ceases to AMAZE!!! TFS!!!ReplyCancel

  • Grace NyweningOctober 2, 2009 - 6:15 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous Becca!!! I LOVE that flourish bg!!! So rich and elegant and the sentiment is beautifully framed by my personal favorite… that lattice pendant is just soooo pretty! Hugs!ReplyCancel

  • MaryOctober 2, 2009 - 6:52 pm

    Hi Becca I am in love with this card. From being not interested in the Impressabilities I have become a huge fan through your gorgeous examples. You must make very large size cards as I just tried the punched edge idea and it wont fit onto a ‘normal’ size card I must get over the idea of only doing A2 creations :) I guess. Thanks for your continued inspiration :)ReplyCancel

  • AnnOctober 2, 2009 - 10:35 pm

    Gorgeous card! Thank you for the inspiration.ReplyCancel

  • NY DebbieOctober 3, 2009 - 4:22 am

    This is stunning..love how you used the nesties for the side of the card and also to highlight the sentiment. I just ordered 2 sets of the pendants thanks to you… keep enabling…ReplyCancel

  • niseOctober 3, 2009 - 5:48 am

    Simply exquisite!ReplyCancel

  • RisaOctober 3, 2009 - 7:53 am

    Your card is beautiful in every way! I LOVE it!
    hugs
    Risa:)ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)October 3, 2009 - 11:16 pm

    Becca,

    Wow, I adore that sentiment! So uplifting! Gorgeous card, so elegant as usual.

    Lisa AthaReplyCancel

  • lacyquilterOctober 4, 2009 - 7:14 am

    Gorgeous, Becca. I love these colors. And I really like how you used the border punch on the card base.ReplyCancel

  • JanineOctober 5, 2009 - 8:26 am

    Very pretty Becca!!ReplyCancel

  • ToshOctober 8, 2009 - 4:15 pm

    This is stunning Becca!! I love the textures, borders and yummy colors!! Wow girl!!ReplyCancel
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