My goodness I feel like I have tons to tell you today. Hang in there until I can tell you about my Blog Candy, okay? Sheesh, I haven’t had Blog Candy since forever, but I have some for you at the bottom of this post. First of all, I’m so tickled to share some of the new releases from Our Daily Bread Designs. My card today is from the Friendship set. The challenge was thrown down for the Design Team to create a pocket card using the new sets. I wanted to do something a little bit different than my every day cards, so I came up with this design, a tall skinny card that will fit into a business sized envelope.
The sentiment fits in a pocket on the front of the card. For my sentiment I used Spellbinders Long Rectangles, Large and to the back of that I glued Spellbinders Fancy Tags, so that I’d have a decorative top. The tag is nestled so that just the words "It is such a Blessing" are shown. Hee…hee.. the person will have to pull the tag to find out what the blessing is. The neat thing is that the tag can also be used as a bookmark (it’s 5 3/4" tall).
Card Recipe:
Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs – Friendship
Paper: K & Company, The Paper Company
Ink: Green dye based ink, Colorbox Chalk Ink – Pink Pastel
Accessories: Spellbinders Long Rectangles Large, Spellbinders Fancy Tags, Ribbon, Pearls, EK Success Moroccan Lace Border Punch |
Say would you like to participate in the challenge? Well all the deets are on the ODBD blog. The challenge is to make a pocket card of any style, shape, with as many pockets as you want. There are numerous tutorials on SCS in the Resources Section that you can use, or come up with your own design. Then, link your card to the ODBD Blog by Thursday, September 17, 8:00 pm EST. Winners will be announced on the ODBD blog on Saturday, September 19. Anyone can play along, but only those using ODBD Stamps as the main focal point will be eligible to win. Be sure to visit the ODBD Blog on Sept 19 to find out who won!
Now, on to my Blog Candy!! I am so appreciative of the people who stop by daily and leave me comments, so many of the names are familiar and I consider you friends. The last time I gave blog candy my counter was at 2 million page hits, now it is at 3.5 million page hits – I am more thankful than you can ever know. My journey in blogging was one that brought me through some very sad times and has kept me busy. I still appreciate the company, you all keep me positive and for that I thank you. So again, for your warm patronage I am offering Blog Candy. Here’s what I ask – please leave me a comment and let me know what you would like to see more of (excluding tutorials). I expect that many of you will say tutorials – I already know that and will do my best to do more – otherwise, I’m curious to see what kind of cards you are hoping you see when you click the open button.
Feel free to leave a comment on this post every day until I pick a winner. When will that be? Dunno, I always like for that to be a surprise. Plus life is very hectic right now so I’m not sure when I’ll have a minute to wind things up. Just keep checking back with me – I’ll announce the winner and the winner has 48 hours to contact me to claim their prize before I draw another name. Oh yeah, in addition to the items you see above, I’m giving away two cards. If you have seen something on my blog and it hasn’t been sold, I’d love to give two of them to the winner. Thanks for stopping by to see me today, I know that I am blessed beyond measure.
Hi Becca, I see I am the first to respond to this beautiful work of art. I absolutely love everything about it. Going off now to have a go at making one of these myself.
from one of your avid fans
Marion UK
I just love “Magnolia”, and this mini file is precious. I especially like the way you finished the tops of the sections instead of leaving them straight.
Absolutely Beautiful!!! Thanks so much for the inspiration of all your work – it really is special.
that is just way too cute, great gift idea!
Beautiful as is all the work you do! I love the scalloped edges on the top of the envelopes gives it that special girly touch.
Oh, it’s beautiful :)
Louise x
Good Morning Becca,
Such a beautiful card, I’m going to order this Magnolia stamp, I’ve been looking at them for a long time (especially the ones you have used) and I love this one best. This project is so cool, I’ll be making this soon. Thanks again for such wonderful work. God Bless.
oh man i had to download the template for this one. you really did a good job. those stamps are so cute. and you color so beautifully.
thanks for sharing.
hugs to you
kay
Cute, Cute, Cute. This would make a fabulous gift. Love all of your creations.
Hi Becca,
Great projects!!!!!
I’m making these two for sure.
Thank you,
~~Diane~~
This is so sweet Becca, thanks for the link on the directions for the accordion mini file folder. Thanks for starting my day with a smile.
This file is absolutely adorable. Must make one myself.
This is a great project for my granddaughter and myself. Just adorable, thank you for your inspiration.
Gloria
Just absolutely beautiful Becca. Your “Magnolia Accordion Mini File” would make a nice birthday card for a teenage girl with tid bits of her life from birth thru her current year in each pocket – her first picture, the birth anouncement, hair from her first hair cut, the first tooth she lost and some of those crazy tokens she felt were so very important to be saved while growing up.
What wonderful ideas you come up with Becca. Thanks for sharing them with the public and especially those of us who do not have an imagination like yours.
Thanks.
So super sweet with the little Magnolia darling!
Maria Bell is the correct to credit for the tutorial though.
Might want to correct that
What a beautiful folder!! Of course, your coloring is fabulous, as always:)
I have to make one of these…great inspiration!
this is a cut adaptation of the mini’s that i have seen before. so cute. thanks for the link to the tutorial, too.
c
FABULOUS !!! I love everything about this project! You are such an inspiration! I have to do this one now for sure!
Love love love your mini folder! You always pay attention to details which makes your creations spectacular!
Thank you Becca!
Hi Becca
Your accordion file is so beautiful! Thanks for the tutorial link!
Truly amazing! Will try this myself. Your work is Awesome!!!!1
What a great mini folder… Your attention to detail is amazing. Didn’t have a chance to blog hop in the past week, so I missed many of your beautiful creations. But I caught up today…Wow on everything
Beautiful mini-book!
I love the pretty eyelet border you have added to the envies!! Beautifully done!!
The mini file is so sweet – love the vellum envies with scalloped edge. Thanks for inspiring me again.
This is gorgeous. I love the vellum idea!! Thanks for sharing with us again :)
I love it, and having three days this weekend, I’m determined to PLAY. And this is on my list. Wish me luck. Have a wonderful weekend.
Love the punch treatment on each pcket. You always think of those little touches that make your finished prjects so extra specail!
Good evening, Becca. This is such a pretty project and the use of vellum with punched edges makes it so feminine- love it!
Adorable! Can’t wait to try this.
All is can say is WOW!
Oh Becca … Everything you produce screams perfection!!! I haven’t seen that Tilda before – she’s gorgeous, must put her on my wish list.
The colours you used are so natural and the pocket inserts are beautiful. It’s a lovely gift idea and one I must try. tfs.
Hugs
HW(UK)
xx
FANTABULOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love the scalloped edge to the envelopes, nice touch and of course superb colouring.
hugs,
Diana
A fantastic tutorial and you made it your own. Lovely little extra touches that say ‘Becca’.
Thanks for sharing, it’s now added to my ‘must do’ list. :)
JX
I just love it. xx
Oh this is so beautiful, Becca, I will have to have a go when I have more time.
How do you fasten the flap to the front?
*hugs* Heather x
I love your version Becca, and just adore all the Tilda images,one day I may even own some.
Neat :)
Beautiful colors!!Love your coloring,TFS>>gina f
Really gorgeous Becca.
I love how you used the vellum envelopes and punched a fancy top on them. It finishes it off nicely. Will need to try this one.
Hmmmm…could put some scripture cards in those pockets.
Becca, thanks for sharing, your always lovely & wonderful work — so many times I view but rarely comment ;) R
I love this. I’ve never done an accordian file but now I will have to try this one. Tilda is so cute. I love the matching card too. TFS
Becca
Beautiful as usual, I went to look at the directions They are very clear an easy to follow. I am going to try this one. Love it!!
Be blessed
Simply adorable! You did a beautiful job, as always! I just love your coloring on the image, your use of the Spellbinders Labels Five, and your cute, cute accordian file. I’m off to see Valerie’s instructions! I think I *need* one of those! :-)
Becca I must try this sometime. Beautiful!!
BRILLIANT!
Becca, I think this is so flipping cute!! You colored her just perfectly!!
hugs
latisha
What a gorgeous little gift…beautiful work from you as always Becca. I’m off to check out those directions. :)
Darling accordian file.
WoW…this is beautiful!! I luv everything about it!! TFS! This is my first time visiting your blog and I’m now a follower. I luv your beautiful blog and lovely creations! Your sooo talented!
xoxo,
Lori
Hi Beeka,
I just love your creations, they all have that WOW factor!!!!!!
and the ways in which you use your spellbinders is such an inspiration.
You are one very talented lady!!!
I have visited your blog nearly every day since a friend told me about you but this is the first time I’ve left a comment as I’m very new to this blogging thing but I’m sure I’ll become addicted.
I’ve also added you to my sidebar, hope you don’t mind.
Hugs Sonia xx
This turned out so darling, it is soft and feminine. Thanks for sharing
Sweet! Gorgeous image and I love those little lace edged pockets. You sure know how to add the best little things to make it all come together.
Wow Becca! This is so beautifully done! Thanks for the link to the tutorial too!
OMGosh! Fabulous as usual! Your creations are ALWAYS so gorgeous. Love this little mini album.
Cute accordion mini file. Thanks for sharing it, and the link to the tutorial, with us.
Love those Magnolia girls! This is such a cute gift idea – thanks for sharing. :)
Hi Becca…I LOVE the accordian album but for some reason I can’t get it to dowload the directions for me…is there any way that they can be emailed to me frome someone??? Pretty Please????
Thank you so much….
Cheryl
She is so cute you did an awesome job again. Love the coloring and looks like a fun project to make. Thanks for sharing. Look forward to all you projects.
Great project. Keep up the great blogging :)
Hi Becca,
Oh I do love the colours of your DP and your colouring. As well as the pearls, flowers and once again your wonderful ribbon!!!
I also love the papers you used for the pockets and that you cut them so fancy – makes it very special.
Big Hugs, Candy
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I always look on jour blog and than i forget to comment you. sorry
have a good day!!
groet anneke
Beautiful beyond words!
Becca I love how your project turned out it is so very cute! I like how you used vellum envelopes great idea! You are a fabulous designer!
Hugs,
Nancy
this so beautiful I love it will you please put a tutorial on so I could make it I look at your blog each day so I wont miss it if you do put it on love from the UK
What a great idea. I love how your file turned out. I am definetly making one for myself. Thanks Becca.
As always,
Judy
Becca, I am always truly amazed at your quality work. How absolutely GORGEOUS this project is! Thanks for the inspiration…
I love this project. It would be a great way to send grandma some pictures for her birthday.
What a Fabulous project and a Gorgeous card!! Your work is Beautiful!!