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Today I’m sharing another fabulous sentiment from Quietfire Design called Find Yourself a Cup.  I have to admit it, I love images and pretty things, but probably spend the most time searching for the words that go on the card.  It’s all about the words and hoping they will hit a home run with the recipient – why else would we stand in the card section for hours reading the insides of cards.  (That was in the days that we sent store bought cards, right?)  Sentiments used to be relegated to the inside of the card but I always thought that if you have something beautiful to say, flash it on the outside.  Most of the cards that I make are blank on the inside and I love having something thoughtful on the outside to grab your attention. 

How about that fine line of gold leaf that follows the rim of the Spellbinders Petite Ovals Large paired with the Spellbinders Petite Ovals Small?  It’s my favorite element du jour!   Rather than describe how I put this together, there is a step by step tutorial on how I did this card HERE.

Card Recipe:
Click HERE for list of materials

Thanks for stopping by today.  What’s in store?  A mega Christmas blog hop is going on with JustRite Stamps that kicks off on Monday, August 17th at  8:00am.  Come see the newest releases!

 

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  • lois skiathitisAugust 16, 2009 - 3:43 am

    Just beautiful Becca, I leave my cards blank on the inside too. I write my note on the inside. So I agree that the message should really grab the persons interest. I have my coffee ready and I’m going to check out your tutorial. TFS!!!ReplyCancel

  • lisa808August 16, 2009 - 4:36 am

    Gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • Kim SonksenAugust 16, 2009 - 4:48 am

    What a wonderful card. It is so stylish and I adore the sentinmentReplyCancel

  • Bev J.August 16, 2009 - 6:34 am

    Love your tea cup card-like the tea cups in the background and your sentiment-neat card.ReplyCancel

  • DianeAugust 16, 2009 - 6:46 am

    Becca,
    Stunning card. Love your tutorial as well.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • Colleen HornerAugust 16, 2009 - 6:49 am

    Becca

    This is so graceful and elegant. I love to come to your blog to feast my eyes on your creations. No other way to describe it.

    ColleenReplyCancel

  • Jerri KayAugust 16, 2009 - 6:59 am

    Thank you so much for sharing the tutorial Becca, and a fabulous tutorial it is . . . your Word skills are totally amazing . . . loved the tutorial presentation! I’m going to have to give the gold leaf technique a try; you know me and gold . . . LOL! Most of all, thank you so much for your sharing nature, your love for the craft shines through in every Becca original . . . this design is gorgeous . . . I so love the teacups and sentiment . . . a truly unique card to give a “special friend”. Hugs, JerriReplyCancel

  • DebAugust 16, 2009 - 7:26 am

    You always make such beautiful cards, Becca and the tutorial is great, too. Thanks so much for always sharing with us!ReplyCancel

  • jami {sgtStamper}August 16, 2009 - 9:28 am

    Beautiful! And wonderful tutorial as well. You have such a way with words, it is not at all surprising that you are drawn to such beautiful sentiment stamps.ReplyCancel

  • billie andersonAugust 16, 2009 - 9:36 am

    Beautiful card and the words, wonderful. You have such awesome ideas for cards and they all look lovely. Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Elaine AllenAugust 16, 2009 - 9:41 am

    Becca –

    So very lovely. I just love the colors and what you have done with this card. Thank you so much for sharing.

    Elaine AllenReplyCancel

  • Jenny GroppAugust 16, 2009 - 10:27 am

    This is lovely, right to left, top to bottom — beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • SuzanneAugust 16, 2009 - 12:10 pm

    This is just beautiful Becca. It perfectly reflects the the gentle thought of sharing a cup with someone, who cares enough to want to hear your hundreds of things.ReplyCancel

  • MrsHAugust 16, 2009 - 4:01 pm

    Good evening, Becca- such a beautiful card and thank you for the tutorial. I have used gold leaf in the past but it has been gathering a little dust. Perhaps I will dust it down and use it again, thanks to you.ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)August 16, 2009 - 6:25 pm

    Becca,

    What a pretty card! So elegant, I love teacups on cards. Short and sweet today, I am so tired. School starts tomorrow…Yeah!!!!

    Hugs,

    Lisa AthaReplyCancel

  • NancyAugust 16, 2009 - 6:31 pm

    Becca your card is beautiful! Thank you for the tutorial on how you made your card. Your work is so very beautiful! Can’t wait to see what you have for the blog hop tomorrow.
    Hugs,
    NancyReplyCancel

  • NancySAugust 18, 2009 - 6:31 pm

    This card is absolutely wonderful, Becca! The sentiment is SO SWEET, and you’ve built a card around it that is just perfect. TFS your lovely work of art.ReplyCancel

  • Ree DonnellyAugust 19, 2009 - 6:59 am

    Becca, you never cease to awe & amaze me with your work!!! Spectacular!ReplyCancel

  • carol KornOctober 14, 2009 - 8:19 pm

    I find your cards breathtakingly inspiring. I look for ways to express my faith in the cards I send and yours do. Thank you for the inspirationReplyCancel

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I wanted to share a little gift that I made using this sweet, sweet new Tilda.  She is from the new Pet and Animal Collection that is now in over at Magnolia-licious; this little cutie is #351 Tilda with Birdcage.  Diana just got a shipment of these in along with fall stamps and Christmas Stamps.

Believe it or not, I had the bird cage in anticipation of getting the stamp.  When I saw the sweet Tilda holding the birdcage, I knew it would make a special pair. 

This is a tall card that is made to look like a tag because it accompanies a gift.  I used a Fiskars punch for the decorative edges and Tilda was cut from a Spellbinders Long Scalloped Rectangles Small and colored with Copic Markers.  Because I know you will ask (*wink) – the birdcage came from Michaels :)

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Magnolia – #351 Tilda with Birdcage
Paper:  Bazzill
Ink:  Black Tuxedo Memento
Accessories:  Spellbinders Long Scalloped Rectangles Small, Fiskars Border Punch (Lattice Entertain You), Button, Ribbon, Birdcage

Thanks for stopping by, I’ll be showing a quick and easy tutorial tomorrow.

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  • Sharon CaudleAugust 14, 2009 - 11:28 pm

    Oh my!! Such a beautiful gift set, Becca! Your coloring is amazing! Who wouldn’t love to receive something like this!! Awesome work!! hugs!ReplyCancel

  • JannekeAugust 15, 2009 - 1:24 am

    What a great set you made ;)

    Love that Tilda to ..

    Janneke XReplyCancel

  • Granny PAugust 15, 2009 - 2:10 am

    Absolutely beautiful! Your coloring is amazing – and the tag card idea great. The one who receives this should be over the moon.
    Looking forward to tomorrow’s tutorial.ReplyCancel

  • annekeAugust 15, 2009 - 2:31 am

    prachtig
    fijn weekend

    annekeReplyCancel

  • NancyAugust 15, 2009 - 2:40 am

    Becca…your set is just beautiful! Tilda is so cute and colored beautifully! Love the birdcage it goes perfect with your card.
    You do beautiful work Becca!
    Hugs,
    NancyReplyCancel

  • NancyAugust 15, 2009 - 2:44 am

    Becca…your gift set is so beautiful! Tilda is colored so pretty and the birdcage goes perfectly with your card. Such a pretty set. You do beautiful work Becca!
    Hugs,
    NancyReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisAugust 15, 2009 - 4:34 am

    What a wonderful gift set that you have created Becca, Tilda is just so cute. TFS!!!ReplyCancel

  • Bernice BarnesAugust 15, 2009 - 5:11 am

    Love your ideas Becca. The rectangle frame matches the filigree on the birdcage perfectly! Just beautiful work. Every morning I check your site first for new ideas. You are such an inspiration!

    BerniceReplyCancel

  • GraceAugust 15, 2009 - 6:15 am

    Just adorable Becca! I almost bought this little birdhouse myself but didn’t. Now I wish I had! Love the tag with the little tag on it!ReplyCancel

  • Wendy (Secret Crafter)August 15, 2009 - 7:37 am

    Becca I’m in awe of your work. You make such beautiful things, I only wish I had some of your talent. Hugs, Wendy xReplyCancel

  • Bev J.August 15, 2009 - 7:46 am

    What a pretty set-love that lush looking ribbon!ReplyCancel

  • TraceyAugust 15, 2009 - 8:04 am

    My goodness! This is gorgeous! I love it!ReplyCancel

  • carlaAugust 15, 2009 - 8:24 am

    How adorable! Love the colors you used and the bows!ReplyCancel

  • Barb HardemanAugust 15, 2009 - 8:36 am

    How exquisite this little set is. Becca you have such a flair for the beautiful! Love the long silky ribbon bows on both items and the pretty lattice frame for your image. Gorgeous…hugs…barbReplyCancel

  • DianeAugust 15, 2009 - 8:42 am

    Becca,
    I LOVE it!!!!!
    Just the sweetest set.

    Have a wonderful day,
    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • Kay McBrideAugust 15, 2009 - 9:31 am

    toooooooooo cute. i love those stamps but i am just can not color. i need some classes.
    hugsReplyCancel

  • ReginaAugust 15, 2009 - 11:47 am

    Oh my God!!!!! Your talent is something very special!!! I love all your work and the Tilda´s cards… it´s unbelievable.
    God bless you!! and keep showing us so lovely work!!
    Have a great week end!

    ReginaReplyCancel

  • Jenny S. (UK)August 15, 2009 - 12:24 pm

    Oh! My!!! You’ve done it again…you’ve stunned me. That is awesome and the cute little birdcage is out of this world, definitely need these. The bows are amazing, as always and love the colour.
    Thank you for continually sharing your amazing talent with us. You are inspiring Becca. xxReplyCancel

  • VivianAugust 15, 2009 - 12:38 pm

    Oh how adorable! I love the matching set. Perfect for Tilda holding a birdcage!ReplyCancel

  • DebbieAugust 15, 2009 - 2:02 pm

    You just have such an amazing eye. You surprise me with every new upload and this is no exception. Love how you used the border punch to frame your perfectly colored Tilda. The receipient is one lucky person.

    Hugs DebbieReplyCancel

  • Regina NAugust 15, 2009 - 2:17 pm

    All these thing are beautiful as always.
    Bless you BeccaReplyCancel

  • MrsHAugust 15, 2009 - 2:41 pm

    Good evening, Becca. Such a beautiful gift. This little Tilda is so cute and coloured to perfection. I do like that unusual decorative edge punch and that sage green ribbon is just delicious.ReplyCancel

  • MissGAugust 15, 2009 - 5:14 pm

    Becca

    I just love it, it’s a cute gift set.
    That color combo and that sage ribbon, oh my tops itReplyCancel

  • Monika/buzsyAugust 16, 2009 - 7:17 am

    Fabulous! TFS!ReplyCancel

  • Cindy HaffnerAugust 16, 2009 - 9:24 am

    Look how darling, awesome work Becca!ReplyCancel

  • CabioAugust 16, 2009 - 12:51 pm

    Becca, this is a stunning gift set. Another wonderful creation as usual!
    Hugs,
    CabioReplyCancel

  • Cheryl RowleyAugust 18, 2009 - 4:23 am

    Becca, don’t know how I missed this beauty last week! Lovely coloring and the tag design is perfect!ReplyCancel

  • Jodie TurnerAugust 18, 2009 - 9:27 am

    Becca, Wow, simply stunning. I was over at Magnolia-licious looking through the Gallery & spotted this beauty. Hugs JodieReplyCancel

  • RisaAugust 18, 2009 - 11:17 pm

    Hi Becca,
    Your card is divine! The coloring and detailing are tops!!
    hugs
    Risa:)ReplyCancel

  • Dusty GallowayAugust 19, 2009 - 5:34 am

    OMgosh Becca! There is nothing I can add to what everyone else has said other than this set took my breath away…I have a question…What is in the birdcage??
    DustyReplyCancel

  • Suzanne J DeanAugust 19, 2009 - 4:22 pm

    So cute Becca & I adore that lil’ matching birdcage–fabulous!

    hugz,
    SuzanneReplyCancel

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I totally adore the new Peaches and Cherries stamp set from Flourishes!  OMG when I sat down to color it with Copics, I could see that the artist’s shading is magnificent!  This is one of the simplest cards I’ve done in a while.  Say, are you ever surprised that even the tiniest little things make your day?  Well, when I was coloring this, and oohing over the cherries a little light bulb went off in my head.  It seemed to me that I had just seen paper with cherries on it.  Woohoo . . . Graphic 45 to the rescue!!  This is another of the papers from the Fashionista line called Vintage Cherries.  Can you tell I’m in love with it?

It was pure serendipity to find matching paper, so I decided to make my stamped panel mimic the paper as closely as possible.  After picking a matching yellow and green, I stamped the cherries on white paper and cut them out.  Try as I may, my cutting of the stems just didn’t hack it so I whacked them off and stamped the cherries with stems on my yellow paper.  Then I colored the stems with my Copics and glued the rest of the image down. 

I cut out the entire set of Cherries with Spellbinders Standard Circles Small and bordered it with black paper cut with Spellbinders Standard Circles Large.  For the curved banner I cut another Standard Circles Small and lopped off the top part – I made the interior curve with my SU Tab Punch. 

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Flourishes:  Peaches and Cherries
Paper:  Graphic45, The Paper Company, Bazzill
Ink:  Tuxedo Black Memento
Accessories:  Spellbinders Standard Circles Small, Spellbinders Standard Circles Large, Martha Stewart Border Punch, Corner Rounder, Bling, Copic Markers

Thanks for stopping by today!
 

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  • Debbie OlsonAugust 13, 2009 - 12:15 pm

    Wow, Becca–that’s a to-die-for stamp! Love what you’ve done with it!ReplyCancel

  • KristineAugust 13, 2009 - 12:20 pm

    This is so gorgeous! :) LOVE everything about it.

    Was just wondering if you got my “Contact” inquiry about our Guest Design Spot? If you could please email me I would be really honored :) THANKS!ReplyCancel

  • Julie GastelumAugust 13, 2009 - 12:23 pm

    Gorgeous card…love the coloring….TFSReplyCancel

  • Bev J.August 13, 2009 - 12:24 pm

    Beautiful-I like it all and your coloring is wonderful!ReplyCancel

  • AnitaAugust 13, 2009 - 12:24 pm

    I absolutely LOVE the cherry card!! I went to Flourishes to find the stamp set and couldn’t find it. I need to get the paper too! Thanks for sharing! TFS!
    Anita HoldenReplyCancel

  • KateAugust 13, 2009 - 12:35 pm

    This is so beautiful. All your creations are so gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • Granny pAugust 13, 2009 - 12:43 pm

    Great card. I love the vintage look and you’ve done an excellent job of mimicing your stamped panel to the paper. Love how you made the curved banner.ReplyCancel

  • Jerri KayAugust 13, 2009 - 12:44 pm

    Oh, I’ve got to have this stamp . . . you’ve enabled me Becca! How fabulous to have that gorgeous paper . . . what a perfect match! An absolutely stunning design!ReplyCancel

  • MarieAugust 13, 2009 - 12:58 pm

    Great looking card and I love the colours!

    I really like how you repeated the look of the patterned paper on your focal image with the “banner” piece in green.ReplyCancel

  • MarianAugust 13, 2009 - 1:21 pm

    Oh I just love this card. The way it all comes together is awesome and the colors are as well!
    MarianReplyCancel

  • Julia AstonAugust 13, 2009 - 1:34 pm

    These cherries are just gorgeous Becca! and what totally perfect paper! I love how you created the green border on the top of the circle – lovely card!ReplyCancel

  • Judy RozemaAugust 13, 2009 - 1:41 pm

    Wow! What an incredibly pretty card!! I love the matching paper. Isn’t that awesome when you find something like that?ReplyCancel

  • broniAugust 13, 2009 - 1:47 pm

    Just beautiful, Becca! I adore the way you added the sentiment onto the circle! I’m so glad to see that SOMEONE is actually using the Graphic 45 paper that we got at CHA. I swear one day soon I will actually sit down and USE it!!ReplyCancel

  • Alison MurrayAugust 13, 2009 - 1:52 pm

    Wow! Your cards are so lovely. I look forward to viewing them.ReplyCancel

  • gardengirl3August 13, 2009 - 1:56 pm

    Wow, you did a great job on this card…all your cards are beautiful…I just love how this all coordinates.

    VickiReplyCancel

  • Dani C.August 13, 2009 - 2:13 pm

    This is such a sweet card! But then all your cards are! :)ReplyCancel

  • IdaAugust 13, 2009 - 2:16 pm

    Absolutely STUNNING!ReplyCancel

  • Lori CraigAugust 13, 2009 - 2:40 pm

    WoWzA… this is gorgeous… absolutely! Love the cherries and the peaches. Your composition is first class — who am I kidding? All of your stuff is first class. Hugs, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • DianeAugust 13, 2009 - 2:43 pm

    Becca,
    Everything is put together so well. Loving the paper. Stunning.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • MrsHAugust 13, 2009 - 3:36 pm

    Another delightful card, Becca – beautiful papers and colours.ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisAugust 13, 2009 - 3:59 pm

    Those cherries look good enough to eat. Beautiful work Becca. TFS!!!ReplyCancel

  • ChristyAugust 13, 2009 - 5:01 pm

    Wow !! Super cute Becca:)
    Love the way you made the mach !!
    Thank you for sharing your infant wisdom:)ReplyCancel

  • ChristyAugust 13, 2009 - 5:06 pm

    Sorry for my typo infinite wisdom (lol)
    You make everything looks effortless.
    GOD has truly blessed you with design :)ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)August 13, 2009 - 7:35 pm

    Becca,

    Awesome card. Don’t you just love it when your supplies just come together that easy? Sure does make the project come together alot quicker. Somehow, I missed a post. Off to look at the one before this.

    Hugs,

    Lisa AthaReplyCancel

  • Karen WAugust 14, 2009 - 3:29 am

    Just perfect, love the stamps and I like the papers.ReplyCancel

  • Denise (peanutbee)August 14, 2009 - 5:33 am

    What a beautiful image…I just LOVE Flourishes stamps. You’re right, they’re so beautifully illustrated. The way you did that half circle sentiment at the top is awesome! GREAT looking card!ReplyCancel

  • Kitty RodahlAugust 14, 2009 - 7:38 am

    I love this, Becca! The paper, stamp, everything is awesome! It all coordinates so well. As I was looking at the card, thinking about what you mentioned about the cutting of the branches, I wondered what it would look like to cut out just a few of the cherries and pop them up….
    I may have to visit Flourishes and get this stamp!ReplyCancel

  • Amy ShefferAugust 14, 2009 - 8:31 am

    So beautiful, Becca!! Love how you matched the image to the patterned paper!ReplyCancel

  • Amy JohnsonAugust 14, 2009 - 8:42 am

    What a gorgeous card! One of my favorites of yours. I love the color, the layout, the papers, and that bow! Beautiful work.ReplyCancel

  • annekeAugust 14, 2009 - 10:02 am

    zo mooi!!!!!!!!!
    fijne dag
    annekeReplyCancel

  • ScrapycandyAugust 14, 2009 - 10:17 am

    Amazing card! My fav so far!ReplyCancel

  • Kay McBrideAugust 14, 2009 - 10:27 am

    beautiful card, the coloring of your cherries is deliciously scrumptious!! i love everything about this card and there is some more of that graphic 45 paper yum yum.
    hugsReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterAugust 14, 2009 - 10:30 am

    very pretty and so creative to match the sentiment with the paper :)ReplyCancel

  • MayleeAugust 14, 2009 - 10:56 am

    It’s gorgeous! It couldn’t be more perfect.ReplyCancel

  • ConnieAugust 14, 2009 - 12:36 pm

    Oh my goodness, Becca!! That DP is just a wonderful match for this image! Love the country feel to this card!ReplyCancel

  • Cindy HaffnerAugust 14, 2009 - 9:33 pm

    Becca you are so clever, I must case this idea sometime. Beautiful work!!ReplyCancel

  • RobbieAugust 15, 2009 - 6:47 am

    Becca, I LOVE this card! The way you color is always gorgeous; but I really like the way you think “outside the box”; like the way you cut out the sentiment piece and added a touch of bling! Fabulous, to say the least…ReplyCancel

  • TheresaAugust 15, 2009 - 7:39 am

    This card is exquisite and so beautiful. Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Jennifer ReynardAugust 15, 2009 - 1:26 pm

    Oh my gosh, this is just gorgeous. I would absolutely frame this!
    I don’t know what else to say that hasn’t already been said previously.
    Thanks for sharing all the details!!!
    Jennifer Reynard
    Calgary, Alberta, CanadaReplyCancel

  • Jenny GroppAugust 16, 2009 - 10:28 am

    This is the most perfect match — that image and the Graphic 45 paper!!! Fab!!!ReplyCancel

  • Laurie in MNAugust 16, 2009 - 10:43 pm

    Great idea to chop off the top of the circle. The patterned paper is perfect for the stamp. Fantastic card.ReplyCancel
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