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I’ve had this stamp set from Flourishes in my stash forever and when I saw this weeks Splitcoast Sketch Challenge #241, I knew that some way, some how I could work the set into a card.  And you know what, that sketch . . . me likey!   The set is called Coffee with Friends and after I stamped with it I truly wondered how this one missed my scrutiny.

So, here’s the sketch for you to look at.  My goodness, I’ve not done one of these in a while.  Somehow when I first looked at this, I thought the two vertical panels were the same size . . .arrrggh!  Oh well, next time I guess I’ll use my glasses.
 

I simply layered the sketch and decided to put a hole/frame in the top to give it a little bit of interest, dimension.  On my way home from Orlando I stopped in one of the Joann Etc stores and stocked up on all kinds of lace (yes!!)  This piece of lace was a light cream color, but after I hit it with the Antique Linen Distress Ink, it fits right in with the paper.  Speaking of the paper . . . this is my new love!  Graphic 45 was at CHA and I was so tickled to bring home one of their paper packets called Fashionista.  I promise you, I won’t waste an iota of it; I’m dreaming of the cards I’ll make.  To the sweet young lady who was so generous with the paper . . . thank you!!

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Flourishes – Coffee with Friends
Paper:  Graphic 45 – Tre Chic, The Paper Company
Ink:  Versafine Black Onyx, Antique Linen Distress Ink
Accessories:  Spellbinders Long Rectangles, Large, Spellbinders Long Scalloped Rectangles, Large, Spellbinders Standard Circles Large, Spellbinders Doodle Parts, Lace from Joanns, Ribbon

 Thanks for peeking in on me!

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  • Julia AstonAugust 13, 2009 - 1:38 pm

    This is just so pretty Becca! love that DP and the fun ‘steam’ I love how you punch out the circles and then layer smaller ones inside the opening – I need to remember to try that!ReplyCancel

  • gardengirl3August 13, 2009 - 2:06 pm

    Nice! I really like the new paper you brought home! It all coordinates so well and is really rich looking.

    VickiReplyCancel

  • DianeAugust 13, 2009 - 2:40 pm

    Becca,
    I really love the saying on the card. Putting that on my wish list.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • MrsHAugust 13, 2009 - 3:33 pm

    Good evening, Becca, I just adore this card – those papers are so beautiful and your little quirkiness to the sketch is superb.ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisAugust 13, 2009 - 4:04 pm

    Oh how delicious coffee my favorite beverage. Those papers are beautiful and your composition is wonderful. TFS!!!ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)August 13, 2009 - 7:42 pm

    Becca,

    Now that is too adorable! Love that heat swirl above the cup!

    Hey, I met Kelly of ODBD up her at a stamp convention. She was demonstrating something, but I introduced myself and told her I knew you via email. I bought a couple of her stamp sets, have many more on my wish list. She said that she finally got to meet you at CHA. Nice lady, her husband was running the cash register for her, he was very friendly too. Take care. Keep in touch when you can.

    Hugs,

    Lisa AthaReplyCancel

  • Miss GAugust 14, 2009 - 6:39 am

    Becca

    I love it, the colors and I’m a coffee drinker too, so I’l lovin the look and the message.

    Have a great week-endReplyCancel

  • Kay McBrideAugust 14, 2009 - 10:22 am

    well this is a change for you. i like it. i really like graphic 45 paper, i have some from last year that i got in a kit and have been hording it. i really like this new stuff. thanks for sharing
    hugsReplyCancel

  • Marge R.August 14, 2009 - 10:43 am

    WOW, that paper is PERFECT with the cherries stamp!!! I’d LOVE to find this paper here — maybe a hunting paper excursion should be on my list!!! ;-)ReplyCancel

  • Amy ShefferAugust 14, 2009 - 3:52 pm

    Oh Becca, this is delicious!! Love the elegance of the color scheme and your awesome use of this week’s SCS sketch!ReplyCancel

  • RobbieAugust 15, 2009 - 6:50 am

    I love this set, too, and don’t reach for it much; don’t know why. But your card is so cute! I love the dimension of the cup AND the steam…beautiful!!ReplyCancel

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You are going to be so thrilled to see the new Christmas sets coming out for JustRite Stampers.  Mark your calendars for August 17th and listen out for details to the JustRite Christmas Blog Hop and you will get to see them all.  I have a little sneak peek of one of the sets for you.  The Old Fashioned Christmas set blends the charm of traditional Christmas icons with a little bit of whimsy.  Are you surprised to see a little bit of a different medallion?  For my card I created two bows and nestled the round motifs into the insides of the bows. 

 
Sometimes I like to send a one of a kind Christmas card, indulge in the big bow and go all out stacking up several layers.  Although this card could go in an envelope, this one will get its own little box, just to keep everything perky.  And so my point is, in card making there are no rules.  Make it memorable!

The box is made from 120 lb white card stock.  I cut the dimensions of the card plus two inches on the width and two inches on the length.  After scoring 1" on each side I snipped each corner so that the sides would stand up.  I cut my paper slighyly bigger for the top.

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  JustRite Old Fashioned Christmas Set
Paper:  K & Co., Bazzill, gold foil poster board
Ink:  Martha Stewart Leaf Bud, Versafine Black Onyx
Accessories:  Spellbinders Curved Rectangles (#5 & #6), Spellbinders Classic Scalloped Circles Small (#5), Spellbinders Standard Circles Small (#5), Ribbon,  Tombow Markers, Gelly Roll Glaze Pen

Thanks for stopping by today, I’m really inspired by your kind words :)

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  • RobbieAugust 8, 2009 - 5:13 am

    Ooooh…how pretty, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • Linda KlebackAugust 8, 2009 - 5:34 am

    Love the Christmas theme! Cindy and I took a Nestabilities class at CKC Valley Forge. It was a so so class, but we learned to use the dies. Of course I treated myself to a few dies at the Vendor Faire!ReplyCancel

  • Jerri KayAugust 8, 2009 - 5:43 am

    A beautiful card Becca, the bows are fabulous!ReplyCancel

  • MichelleAugust 8, 2009 - 6:22 am

    What a beautiful card! I love all the ribbon on the corner! Stunning!ReplyCancel

  • JoAnn BurnhamAugust 8, 2009 - 7:27 am

    A very pretty card, and very creative. TFSReplyCancel

  • DianeAugust 8, 2009 - 8:26 am

    Becca,
    WOW!!!!!!
    Very creative.

    Hope you’re having a wonderful weekend,
    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • PeggyAugust 8, 2009 - 8:30 am

    Absolutely Gorgeous!! Do I see a ‘bow making” tutorial in the near future? Or maybe you have already done one and I missed it?? TFSReplyCancel

  • chrisdAugust 8, 2009 - 8:39 am

    Bow information please. I love the ones you make. Another stunning card!ReplyCancel

  • annekeAugust 8, 2009 - 8:46 am

    prachtige kaart!
    fijn weekend
    annekeReplyCancel

  • Carla PredigerAugust 8, 2009 - 9:09 am

    I’m always amazed with your work. How about a tutorial for the bow corners? I would love to learn how to do it.
    Regards,
    CarlaReplyCancel

  • NeenieAugust 8, 2009 - 9:41 am

    Congratulations on being THE Designer on the inside cover of CARDMAKER!!!!! I was so thrilled to see your creation that I grabbed the phone and called a friend who is also a great admirer of your work!!! Spellbinders is belessed to have you on board!
    Pretty card today. Have I missed the tutorial on creating the bow??ReplyCancel

  • CristybugAugust 8, 2009 - 9:59 am

    Becca,
    Would love to know how you did the “bow corners”! That is really a cool effect. Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • DeniseAugust 8, 2009 - 10:51 am

    OMG..This is just out of this world BEAUTIFUL. Love your use of RIBBON.

    Becca, I met you @ CHA, you were walking into the door but it was CRAZY busy @ CHA..come see me on my blog..also, my friend “Michelle” and click on Sue Mchanon to view her “store” and all our “CHA” photos!

    I will email you with my new cheations as I’m influence by YOU to make BIG ribbons in the future on my cards!

    Denise @ Papergems!ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)August 8, 2009 - 12:03 pm

    Becca,

    Wow, such a pretty card. The recipient of this is a very fortunate person.

    Hugs,

    LisaReplyCancel

  • Debbie NelsonAugust 8, 2009 - 12:30 pm

    Gorgeous card…how lucky and special the person is to get this card!ReplyCancel

  • JenAugust 8, 2009 - 12:33 pm

    Such a beautiful creation. I make 60 Christmas cards for my family and friends each year. I can’t imagine doing something like this 60 times over but it certainly inspires me to create something amazing this year.

    THANK YOU for all you do and shareReplyCancel

  • Pat AdamAugust 8, 2009 - 1:35 pm

    So beautiful as usual. Your work is so inspiring and always gorgeous. PatReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisAugust 8, 2009 - 1:39 pm

    It’s just beautiful Becca. I can’t wait for the JustRite release. I love the composition of the card. You are so very creative and clever I might add. TFS!!!ReplyCancel

  • Patricia GessnerAugust 8, 2009 - 3:53 pm

    This card is just an amazing work of art……again. God has blessed you with an amazing amount of talent. Thank you for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Denise TrahanAugust 8, 2009 - 4:37 pm

    way too cute!!!ReplyCancel

  • JoanAugust 8, 2009 - 10:15 pm

    Becca,

    You inspire me with your imagination and the love you put in a card.

    Thank you for being you.

    You are so blessed to have such talent.

    TFS

    JoanReplyCancel

  • Kim G.August 9, 2009 - 10:20 am

    Becca what an amazing creation! I am in awe of that ribbon bow!!! WOWSERS! So pretty and elegant!
    Hugs~ KimReplyCancel

  • MrsHAugust 9, 2009 - 4:28 pm

    Good evening, Becca – a truly stunning card – that ribbon frame is absolutely out-of-this-world- I do hope you will share the technique with us if you have time.ReplyCancel

  • NancyAugust 9, 2009 - 5:30 pm

    Oh Becca this is drop dead gorgeous! You are so very creative and amazing. I can’t wait for the JustRite blog hop. I would love to know how you made this bow it is amazing.
    hugs,
    NancyReplyCancel

  • Leslie MillerAugust 9, 2009 - 11:48 pm

    Becca, a card like this from you would be a gift, indeed, and it’s only fitting that you would send it in its own special box. The recipient would be sure to display it year after year as part of the Christmas decorations. The ribbon treatment is just wonderful! Cute little stamp, too!ReplyCancel

  • Kerry D-CAugust 10, 2009 - 7:38 am

    WOW! Just Gorgeous!! I can’t wait to receive this in my mailbox! LOL!! :) JK! Love how you did the ribbon like a present bow!ReplyCancel

  • LenoriaAugust 10, 2009 - 8:22 am

    Beautiful card! I too would like to know how to make the bows behind the JustRite stamp sentiment.ReplyCancel

  • Kay McBrideAugust 10, 2009 - 9:47 am

    boy is this beautiful i sure would like to know how to do this too.
    hugsReplyCancel

  • JanineAugust 10, 2009 - 11:43 am

    JUST BEAUTIFUL BECCA!!!ReplyCancel

  • americaAugust 10, 2009 - 11:50 am

    GASP!!! Just marvelous! Hey- Becca, ya know, I too want this in my mailbox for Xmas! So you better get busy creating one for all of us admiring this BEAUTY, GF!! Your creativity is unbelieveable!!! Love it all and cant get enough!! Speaking of, can I please have some of that part of your brain that comes up with all of this great stuff?? :)ReplyCancel

  • ConnieAugust 10, 2009 - 2:59 pm

    Oh my, Becca! This is just amazing! That bow is stunning…love all the layers!ReplyCancel

  • Deanne KAugust 10, 2009 - 3:21 pm

    I am a huge fan of your work – I have been following your blog for quite some time but have never left you a comment – sorry!

    Gorgeous card, as always Becca!!!ReplyCancel

  • Ree DonnellyAugust 10, 2009 - 4:51 pm

    AMAZING doesn’t cover it! WOW!ReplyCancel

  • Deb SaaranenAugust 11, 2009 - 9:59 am

    Absolutely FABULOUS Becca! Just amazing, jaw dropping, and EVERYTHING everyone else said above me!ReplyCancel

  • Andrea WalfordAugust 11, 2009 - 12:49 pm

    Fantastic card! It really is a gift in itself!ReplyCancel

  • Silke LedlowAugust 11, 2009 - 8:04 pm

    Absolutely fabulous – GF!!! Hope I’m on you mailing list – LOL!!! Hugs ~S~ReplyCancel

  • Sue in GrapevineAugust 12, 2009 - 12:48 pm

    Bekka, you never cease to amaze me! those ribbon points made into a frame are just so clever!
    I spoke to the Spellbinders people when I was shopping @ GASC Arlington in June. Told them how much I loved your samples for them. They responded that so did they & that you were a joy to work with — talent & humility bound up in the same person.
    Bless you, BekkaReplyCancel

  • peggy-sueAugust 14, 2009 - 1:53 am

    Pure genius! Thanks for sharing your creativity!ReplyCancel

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So many of you have asked how I stored various things including my JustRite Stamp mounts, so I’ve managed to take a picture to show.  I purchased this container at Target for about $4.99.   It comes with the four tiers which I’ve found perfect to store all my JustRite mounts. 

Each tier of the container snaps apart so that I can carry it to my work table. 

I set aside one tier for round mounts, one for rectangular mounts and one for oval mounts.  The bottom tier is divided into two parts which I found to nicely store the smallest alphabets.

There’s not much to it and I love the portability.  Thanks so much for asking the question and I hope this helps.

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  • Peggy MaierAugust 8, 2009 - 7:57 am

    That’s a great solution, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • Susan GAugust 8, 2009 - 10:36 am

    Thanks for sharing this. I had to find another storage solution because of lack of space for all the JR boxes and the only thing I could come up with was a plastic shoebox that holds all the mounts and stamps and alphabets. Everything is stacked in the same container, but it helps on space. I’ll have to check out Target for the box you showed. That might be even better for me.ReplyCancel

  • Ad K.August 8, 2009 - 3:19 pm

    TFS, Becca. I have been looking for storage for my JR sets and mounts. This looks good and doesn’t take up a lot of space. I am out growing the drawer storage I have for these sets and these would keep everything handy. Love the card and box instructions and I’m excited to see the holiday releases.ReplyCancel

  • Regina NAugust 9, 2009 - 5:38 am

    Becca thanks for the idea.I was wondering what you keep your just rite stamps in. What do you do with the boxes.ReplyCancel

  • MargotAugust 9, 2009 - 3:18 pm

    These cases are SnapWare and are wonderful for a variety of uses. My college-age daughter has one of these with a sewing kit in one section, a first aid kit in another section, a very small tool section and I think the remaining area holds odds and ends (like 3M mounting hooks, etc.). She uses a square SnapCase for her hair stuff.
    They work great for your mounts!ReplyCancel

  • dizzybroadAugust 10, 2009 - 2:24 pm

    what a cool idea! thank you so much for sharing this with us – am off to Target now to snatch one! – gigiReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisAugust 12, 2009 - 3:38 am

    Thanks for the wonderful idea Becca!! Mine are still stored in the original boxes.ReplyCancel
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