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Greetings!!  It’s raining buckets today at my house so I’m putting up this cute little urchin to brighten the day!!  I hope it’s sunny where you are and you are enjoying the weekend.  I’m getting ready for CHA but between chores, sit down to stamp so that hopefully I will have stuff to show next week.  It’s my first time at CHA so I’m hoping to blog pictures from there too!

On to my card today, this is undoubtedly one of my favorite Magnolias – it is Tilda  #284 with Sunflower.   She is available at the Magnolia-licious site.  Tip –  for each stamp in inventory, there is a picture that accompanies it to show you an example of how to color it.  I know this helps a lot of people as a jumping off point to pick their own colors. 

I colored Tilda and cut her out with Spellbinders Labels Four which I backed with the Spellbinders Fleur de Lis Pendant.  Because someone will ask, the green layer behind the Labels four layer is the same size as the one Tilda is on.  What I did was slice the Label Four die by cutting off the top, then bottom.  The largest center piece I cut down the middle vertically.  I reconstructed the Labels Four but spread it out slightly so that it appears to be a larger backing layer.   This is a great way to fake it!   This one didn’t need any camoflaging  but if anything were glaring, what I would do is disguise it by covering it with my flower.  On the bottom edge of my image I added the smaller sunflower from Spellbinders Sunflower Set Two and the center was made using a round punch.

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Magnolia – Tilda  #284 with Sunflower
Paper:  NRN, Bazzill
Ink:  Tuxedo Black Memento, Versamark and White embossing powder
Accessories:  Spellbinders Labels Four, Spellbinder Fleur de Lis Pendant, Ribbon, bling, Martha Stewart Circle Cutter, EK Success Round Punch, Copics

Thanks for stopping by a and have a great day!!

 

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  • Diana CrickJuly 25, 2009 - 1:32 pm

    What a FABULOUS card, every element is pertinent to the rest. Love the gingham ribbon, brilliant colouring of course .
    DianaReplyCancel

  • DianeJuly 25, 2009 - 1:47 pm

    Becca,
    LOVE HER!!!!!!!
    Enjoy CHA.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • SuziJuly 25, 2009 - 2:39 pm

    You have such a gift for layering everything together to make it look so elegant. Thanks for sharing!ReplyCancel

  • DonnaJuly 25, 2009 - 2:46 pm

    Adorable!ReplyCancel

  • Angella CrockettJuly 25, 2009 - 3:13 pm

    Totally adorable!!! I love Tilda with the sunflower! Your dp is awesome and thanks for the tip on the Labels die….cutting them by hand is for the birds! Do you think they might come out with an alternating set like the other nesties? Have a great time at CHA! God Bless!!ReplyCancel

  • NancyJuly 25, 2009 - 3:37 pm

    Beautiful as always. I would love to learn how to stamp her and copic color correctily.ReplyCancel

  • RebekkaJuly 25, 2009 - 4:14 pm

    Awesome.. I love her.ReplyCancel

  • Leslie MillerJuly 25, 2009 - 4:34 pm

    She’s darling, Becca! A sweet, sweet card. The sunflowers and yellow gingham are perfect. All your Spellbinders projects are just wonderful, too. Oh, you are so inspiring!ReplyCancel

  • MrsHJuly 25, 2009 - 4:55 pm

    Good evening, Becca – your card is so bright and cheerful and she is indeed a little cutie- beautifully coloured.ReplyCancel

  • Denise TrahanJuly 25, 2009 - 5:29 pm

    Oh so sweeeeeeet!ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)July 25, 2009 - 5:48 pm

    Becca,

    What a cheerful card, I love sunflowers. The detail is fabulous as always.

    Hugs,

    Lisa AthaReplyCancel

  • Elaine AllenJuly 25, 2009 - 7:08 pm

    Becca –

    She is so sweet, I just want to pinch her cheeks. So adorable!

    Elaine AllenReplyCancel

  • Regina NJuly 25, 2009 - 11:17 pm

    Beautiful card Becca You did it again.

    Regina NReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisJuly 26, 2009 - 2:28 am

    Very sweet card Becca, your layering and coloring are always just so right-on. Who could go wrong with sunflowers. Great composition. TFS!!! Have fun at CHA.ReplyCancel

  • Alyssa BJuly 26, 2009 - 3:05 am

    Why doesnt she have a mouth?ReplyCancel

  • Denise (peanutbee)July 26, 2009 - 5:46 am

    That yellow plaid ribbon is JUST PERFECT with sunflower Tilda…LOVE this card. It’s SOOOO sweet!ReplyCancel

  • Kay McBrideJuly 26, 2009 - 6:54 am

    hey boy have you been busy!! I have been out of commission due to remodeling but your past few pieces are gorgeous. i love the poinsetta box. this card is too cute. I just love those little kid stamps!! only thing is I just cant seem to color as well as you! thanks for sharing
    hugs to youReplyCancel

  • americaJuly 26, 2009 - 8:49 am

    great layers, colors, coloring!! Bright and fun!ReplyCancel

  • CabioJuly 26, 2009 - 10:32 am

    Love the cheerful colors and th perfect DP for this Tilda image. The layout is just so cute!
    Hugs,
    CabioReplyCancel

  • MarionJuly 26, 2009 - 12:32 pm

    Hi Becca, just love the card, cannot make up my mind which of the Tilda stamps is my fave…love them all.
    Marion UKReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterJuly 26, 2009 - 4:25 pm

    she is so cute and love the sunflower background and pretty sentiment flower!ReplyCancel

  • Sharon CaudleJuly 27, 2009 - 12:44 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous, Becca! Beautiful card! hugs!ReplyCancel

  • Silke LedlowJuly 27, 2009 - 8:31 pm

    AWWW – Becca – this is gorgeous!!! It’s nice to see you do a *cute* card like this…!!! Hugs ~S~ReplyCancel

  • Silke LedlowJuly 27, 2009 - 8:32 pm

    AWWW – Becca – this is gorgeous!!! It’s nice to see you do a *cute* card like this :)!!! Hugs ~S~ReplyCancel

  • Kerry D-CJuly 27, 2009 - 9:06 pm

    oooh! aaah! so pretty Becca! So summery! Gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • NormaJuly 29, 2009 - 2:10 pm

    Becca, gorgeous card. Love everything about it. Wonderful colour scheme and beautifully coloured. Great layout. Lovely sunflower DP–so fitting.

    Hugs.
    NormaReplyCancel

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Did you know that it’s time again for the Dare to Get Dirty Challenge on Splitcoast for the Fan Club.  What’s that you say?  The Fan Club is a membership area of Splitcoaststampers that give you access to a premium gallery influenced by the Splitcoaststampers Design Team – The Dirty Dozen.  If you are not already a member, this is a great time to jump in!

Well every year about this time the  Dirty Dozen current and Dirty Dozen Alumni, get together to present several days worth of challenges.  This year some of the challenges are retro (reinvented from old challenges), some are new challenges and some are sketch challenges.  I’m even hostessing a challenge called Cut it Out – my challenge is to use punches or die cuts.  The cool thing is that challenges can be combined. 

The card above is my sample for the Cut It Out Challenge.  I picked a sweetest sentiment from Quietfire Design and some flowers that I colored in with Tombow markers. My stacked up series of die cuts qualifies me for the challenge.  Using Spellbinders Curved Rectangles, I stacked on top of it with Spellbinders Lattice Borderabilities and finished it off with Spellbinders Labels 5. 

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Quietfire Design
Paper:  K & Co., The Paper Company
Ink:  Versafine Black Onyx
Accessories:  Spellbinders Curved Rectangles, Spellbinders Lattice Borderabilities, Spellbinders Labels 5, Ribbon, Pearls

I hope you’ll join into the challenges, this was a fun one for me.

 

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  • Bev J.July 23, 2009 - 7:35 pm

    Beautiful card, love the image and sentiment panel. tfsReplyCancel

  • Shirley LeeJuly 23, 2009 - 7:57 pm

    Gorgeous card. You are so good with using those Spellbinder dies. Love all your creations.
    Shirley L.
    Roseville, CAReplyCancel

  • Wanda HJuly 23, 2009 - 8:28 pm

    Becca, the way you can layer die cuts is mind boggling and totally gorgeous!!!! I need to spend some time practicing doing this :-))ReplyCancel

  • Regina NJuly 23, 2009 - 11:43 pm

    This card is really nice. I just love your work.
    Regina NReplyCancel

  • RebekkaJuly 23, 2009 - 11:53 pm

    Becca this is just fabulous.ReplyCancel

  • LatishaJuly 24, 2009 - 12:08 am

    Becca,
    This is just stunning!!!
    I will hopefully get to play along!
    I will be in Orlando, Mon & Tues and maybe fri or sat…where will you be? Do you want to meet for lunch or anything? I’m going to afternoon tea on Monday at 2..do you want to join me?
    talk soon!
    hugs
    LatishaReplyCancel

  • CindyJuly 24, 2009 - 12:12 am

    Becca – I absolutely love this card. It’s beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisJuly 24, 2009 - 4:41 am

    Beautiful card Becca. That spellbinders label # 5 is really awesome. TFS!!!ReplyCancel

  • niseJuly 24, 2009 - 6:30 am

    Oh YUM! I just love how you take those elegant Quietfire stamps and make them the focal point of your stunningly beautiful cards. I am also impressed with how you combine and layer the Nesties. The curved rectangles are one of my favorites, too. Thanks and Happy Weekend!ReplyCancel

  • Michelle RJuly 24, 2009 - 7:28 am

    Ohhhhh….SO pretty! Your combination of Nestabilities is awesome!!!ReplyCancel

  • JanineJuly 24, 2009 - 7:49 am

    Hi there Becca!! Love your card and that sentiment is fabulous!!
    Have a great weekend.ReplyCancel

  • DianeJuly 24, 2009 - 7:58 am

    Beautiful card Becca. Just beautiful! I really love the sentiment.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • ConnieJuly 24, 2009 - 8:50 am

    So beautiful, Becca!! Love the lattice in the background…a perfect touch!ReplyCancel

  • BettyJuly 24, 2009 - 8:55 am

    Becca, this is beautiful!!! I need these new shapes, too!!! Wonderful colors and design!!!ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)July 24, 2009 - 9:17 am

    Becca,

    Gorgeous card as always!

    Lisa AthaReplyCancel

  • MrsHJuly 24, 2009 - 2:03 pm

    Good evening, Becca – a beautiful card and a beautiful use of several dies- magnificent.ReplyCancel

  • LaurieJuly 24, 2009 - 5:42 pm

    I had just said to myself that I would save my money for Labels 6 & Labels 9….I don’t need anymore than that….Came here next & saw how you’ve paired Labels 5 with Curved Rectangles (which I had previously told myself I did not need). I better get a job! :) Thanks for your beautiful work…very inspiring!ReplyCancel

  • Angella CrockettJuly 25, 2009 - 3:18 pm

    You are the ultimate DT for any company! Whatever you use goes to the top of everyone’s wish list! This is so beautiful! Thanks again for the great DTGD challenge!!!ReplyCancel

  • MaryJuly 26, 2009 - 6:36 pm

    Beautiful card, but where do you find Labels 5 & 9 ?? I have looked & looked & have not found them in Spellbinders.
    Best to all. ml.ReplyCancel

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I guess you could say that I’m on a box kick!  My sweet friend Michelle Rodgers with Stamper’s Dream sent the the supplies to make up this fun Poinsettia II Victorian Treasure Box.   It’s one of the many gorgeous samplings Stampers Dream has with Holly Berry House.  The box is made up of one stamp that is stamped 4, 5 or 6 times then glued together on the side tabs; I stamped mine 5 times.  There is no need for a top or bottom because the flaps take care of that too.  Can you say easy?  The poinsettia is a separate stamp called  Persnickety Poinsettia Medallion Medium that is stamped out 5 times then cut out.  Each time you cut it out there are certain leaves that you lop off.  The stamp comes with a one page guide – you know for those of us who are visual *wink".

See, looking down on the poinsettia you can see the largest version on the bottom then on each layer moving up to the top it gets smaller.  Just one stamp!!

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Stampers Dream – Holly Berry House Poinsettia II Victorian Treasure Box, Holly Berry House Persnickety Poinsettia Medallion Medium
Paper:  Bazzill, 140 lb Strathmore Watercolor Paper
Ink:  Versamark and gold embossing powder
Accessories:  Tombow Markers

 

I’m also sharing another card using the Our Daily Bread Designs releases for July.  The sentiment is from the Let Us Begin set.  I love how the different Spellbinders elements stack up.  I was trying out this new release of Spellbinders Labels 9 and noticed that it was nice to slip both Spellbinders In Spades Pendant and Spellbinders Fleur de Lis Pendant behind it, just to give it a little interest.

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Our Daily Bread Designs – Let us Begin
Paper:  GCD Cloisonne, Bazzill, The Paper Company
Ink:  Onyx Black Versafine, Orchid Pastel Colorbox Chalk Ink
Accessories:  Spellbinders In Spades Pendant, Spellbinders Fleur de Lis Pendant, Spellbinders Labels 9, Pearls, Ribbon

That’s all for me today!  I’m trying to get all my chores done so that I can go to CHA.  Are you going?

 

 

 

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  • lois skiathitisJuly 22, 2009 - 3:42 pm

    What a gorgeous box Becca. I feel lie breaking out my Christmas music. It seems to be Christmas in July where ever I go. Imagine opening that box on Christmas morning. You say it’s easy and it looks like it would be very difficult. Such attention to detail. Your pink and green card is so very pretty. Oh so true the sentiment. TFS!!!ReplyCancel

  • Sherry 107July 22, 2009 - 3:48 pm

    Becca- Will you be at a booth at CHA or just visiting around??? LOVED the cards!ReplyCancel

  • Angella CrockettJuly 22, 2009 - 3:53 pm

    Wow, both of these are awesome! The box is so cool, but I’m a sucker for your soft and beautiful cards, especially with ODBD sets! :)ReplyCancel

  • LeslieJuly 22, 2009 - 3:58 pm

    You never cease to amaze me. :) Beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • Jan DicaireJuly 22, 2009 - 4:00 pm

    I just love your work. Thank you for inspiring all of us.ReplyCancel

  • SandraJuly 22, 2009 - 4:15 pm

    lucky you! enjoy CHA – this box is beautiful!
    SandraReplyCancel

  • MrsHJuly 22, 2009 - 4:29 pm

    Good evening, Becca- another 2 beautiful projects. I, too, have the poinsettia medallion stamp although I don’t have the treasure box stamps. Medallion stamps are nice to work with.ReplyCancel

  • DianeJuly 22, 2009 - 4:37 pm

    Becca,
    OH MY GOSH!!!!!!!!!
    The box is beautiful. BRAVO, BRAVO.
    The card is stunning as well.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • KimberlyJuly 22, 2009 - 4:56 pm

    Becca, your talent is just amazing ! I just love waiting to see what creation you will come up with next.

    Blessings,
    KimberlyReplyCancel

  • Darlene (akronstamperdpk)July 22, 2009 - 5:11 pm

    Your creativity is awesome and so inspiring! Absolutely gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • ChristineCreationsJuly 22, 2009 - 6:04 pm

    What a classically elegant box Becca! Beautiful work with all the gold and the 3d poinsettia!ReplyCancel

  • Judit VJuly 22, 2009 - 6:10 pm

    Beautiful projects Becca (as usual)!!ReplyCancel

  • Sarah MJuly 22, 2009 - 6:53 pm

    Beautiful work Becca. You are my inspiration. Would it be too much trouble to post the size cards you create when posting in the card recipe?ReplyCancel

  • Deb SaaranenJuly 22, 2009 - 8:26 pm

    Your poinsettia box and card are both so very gorgeous! So very elegant as well!ReplyCancel

  • debJuly 22, 2009 - 9:32 pm

    I love Holly Berry stamps and I have these stamps myself. After visiting the factory/store in Colorado, i fell in love with all of their products. My husband even did the toy soldier one. He is amazing.ReplyCancel

  • Karen ArthurJuly 22, 2009 - 10:22 pm

    Oh my goodness, they are absolutely gorgeous. I only wished I had an once of the talent you have. I am blessed to be able to get inspiration from your creations.
    KarenReplyCancel

  • lisa808July 23, 2009 - 2:46 am

    Gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • HeatherJuly 23, 2009 - 3:13 am

    Another beauty Becca – how do you do it???
    Another one for my list – which grows longer each time you post….
    Enjoy CHA – wish you could come over to England.
    Hugs
    HW(UK)
    xxReplyCancel

  • Dusty GallowayJuly 23, 2009 - 4:57 am

    Oh Becca!
    You have done it once again! I love the boxes and will be so thankful when you do your tutorial for them! The card is gorgeous …I love soft pastels and this card just made me smile! God bless!
    DustyReplyCancel

  • Carol LJuly 23, 2009 - 6:12 am

    This box is just stunning!! I can’t imagine the time spent to meticulously cut out all of those poinsettia leaves, but the end result is magnificent! The card is layered beautifully with such pretty colors too!ReplyCancel

  • JenniferJuly 23, 2009 - 6:36 am

    Amazingly beautiful – I love both of your projects, but especially the box! I’m ready to start my Christmas in July – this year it for sure is going to be a homemade holiday. So thank you for your wonderful early inspiration.ReplyCancel

  • Michelle RJuly 23, 2009 - 6:59 am

    Becca, your poinsettia box is just gorgeous! I can think of so many things I would love to put in that box to give someone special. Frankly, that beautiful box is a gift in itself! Beautifully done in true Becca style! Thanks, my friend!!!ReplyCancel

  • JanineJuly 23, 2009 - 10:37 am

    Hi Becca!! Love this box.. Perfect for a little something special!!
    Hope all is well with you !ReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterJuly 23, 2009 - 10:45 am

    Love your flower, the layering is terrific, such a pretty box topper :)
    loving the pinks in the second, sweet framing!ReplyCancel

  • LisaJuly 23, 2009 - 11:15 am

    Oh Becca, what a beautiful card. I just love visiting you and seeing all your lovely projects. Thanks for being such an inspiraiton to me. Keep these pretties coming!ReplyCancel

  • claireabelleJuly 23, 2009 - 1:47 pm

    Wow!! so glad I stumbled upon your blog, your art is amazing! I love your pointsettia box
    xxReplyCancel

  • Judy RozemaJuly 23, 2009 - 2:59 pm

    WOW!! That box is divine!!!! What a sweetie Michelle is. I know she is thrilled to have you on the Dream Team! Beautiful embossing and beautiful designer paper for your ODBD card too!ReplyCancel

  • Mary C. AndersonJuly 23, 2009 - 6:35 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous!

    MaryReplyCancel

  • Mary C. AndersonJuly 23, 2009 - 6:35 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous.ReplyCancel

  • BettyJuly 23, 2009 - 7:23 pm

    Becca, this is so gorgeous!!! WOW!!! Wonderful designs!!!ReplyCancel

  • Jerri KayJuly 24, 2009 - 7:40 am

    A gorgeous box Becca, those stamps are fabulous!ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)July 24, 2009 - 9:20 am

    Becca,

    Wow, both projects are gorgeous. I hope you have a great time at CHA, you will have to report back to us what you see.

    Lisa AthaReplyCancel

  • LauraJuly 24, 2009 - 10:14 pm

    FABULOUS!!!ReplyCancel

  • Bernice BarnesAugust 31, 2009 - 3:59 am

    Love the different ornaments you have made and thankyou for the video for your instructions on the first Spellbinder pink & white one.
    I have made an orange & bronze one with orange leaf ribbon.

    Bernice BarnesReplyCancel

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