What a treat I have today!! I’ve been sitting on this new stamp from Our Daily Bread Designs, waiting for it to speak to me. Oh, I knew the card would have red and white and blue, but it had to bring something with it that I always remember. In grade school, where it was very cool to say the Pledge of Allegiance, I must have been the perkiest, most eager little girl, waiting with anticipation to say the words I knew so well. Back in those days, this was such an important part of the day . . . you didn’t slouch, you didn’t look around . . . I mean this was dead serious. I tell you this, there was not one day, where I said the Pledge of Allegiance, that I did not get goosebumps. So when I got caught up in making this card, I sat back for a minute and read the words again – I knew it was finished . . . I got goosebumps.
Forgive me for getting caught up, I hope you’ll stick with me through the end of this chatty post, in the meantime, you probably want to know about the card. It’s from the new May releases at Our Daily Bread Designs and is a single stamp called Pledge of Allegiance. I had forgotten that I had these neat Debbie Mumm buttons in my stash and once I got them out, they became the inspiration for the entire card. I simply replicated the blue dotted border by cutting the Pledge out with my Spellbinders Standard Circles Small and cutting the border out with my Spellbinders Standard Circles Large and dotting with and Ranger Inkssentials White Opaque Gel Pen. I smudged the edges of everything white with Antique Linen Distress Ink to tone it down to the same shade of ecru found in the buttons. I also smudged the edges of my card base and lightly smudged the bright white satin ribbon to so that it blended in with the other elements. My pearls were tinted with Copic E31. I was otherwise tempted to doll this up a little bit more, but during my reflection, I thought I would keep it dignified.
Now hold on . . .this will be hard to believe, a rare occurence, but I have another card to show. You see, while my modem was acting up, I was relieving stress by stamping. This is another of the new May releases from Our Daily Bread Designs called God Bless America. What a thought provoking sentiment!
Every year I have vowed to make with Memorial Day cards or Fourth of July cards, and I am well on my way this year. It was fun pulling out the red, white and blue. On this card I used this neat sparkly Wausau paper from my stash and was delighted to find that the flip side of each sheet was without shimmer and was very bright. I used both sides of the paper on the card to get some contrast then I added a little bit of border in black to give it a little bit of punch and definition. At the top of the card I have a Spellbinders Petite Oval Large peeking out. Can I just tell you that I look forward to every opportunity to use my Spellbinders Stars 5 template. I cut a star border using two consecutive templates and threaded it through my ribbon for what I think is a cute little look. Yes, while I work with these May releases, you’ll see more stars – I just can’t help it!!
Card Supplies:
Pledge of Allegiance
Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs – Pledge of Allegiance
Paper: Bazzill, 140lb Strathmore Watercolor Paper
Ink: Antique Linen Distress Ink, Black Brilliance
Accessories: Spellbinders Standard Circles Small, Spellbinders Standard Circles Large, Debbie Mumm Buttons, twine, Ribbon, Inkssentials White Opaque Gel Pen, Pearls, Copic E31
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Card Supplies:
God Bless America
Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs – God Bless America
Paper: Wausau – Stardream Metallics, Bazzill Bling
Ink: Black Brilliance
Accessories: Spellbinders Petite Oval Large, Spellbinders Star, Ribbon, Martha Stewart Border Punches
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Okay, I admit it, I get goosebumps also when I hear the Star Spangled Banner, which we hear quite often as we live very close to a military installation. On clear days, in the afternoon, at 5:00 pm, if we’re working out in our yard and you happen by, you might catch us paying our respects. Is it just me? I’m dying to know if you get goosebumps too!! Leave me a comment, but let’s not get political or worry about others, heck, I wanna know about you!
This is absolutely gorgeous!!! Who wouldn’t love to receive this??
Oh, Wow! This is totally gorgeous! xx
Oh my goodness, you just have that MAGIC touch with everything you do. Could this be any prettier?!! Soooo beautifully done…PERFECTION!
Becca,
Soooo pretty.
What a great sweet sixteen gift.
Inky hugs,
~~Diane~~
Your projects are always AMAZING! You are an inspiration!
You are putting the rest of us to shame with this set! WOW! Love your altered items :D
How in the world do you continue to come up with such beautiful projects and cards!! Just gorgeous AND Becca-style!!
WOW, what a gorgeous set! I love every piece! BTW, fuschia was one of the colors in my wedding!!! But, you can make ANY color combo work!!!
Blessings, Angella
Something beautiful !!!!
Absolutely gorgeous!
Way too adorable! This is absolutely fabulous Becca!
As always, an absolute pleasure to come visit and see all the lovely creations!
Beautiful, Beautiful, Oh how Beautiful. Thanks again Becca for sharing your beautiful work.
Regina
Just beautiful – anyone would be thrilled to receive this Desk Gift Set!
As always, your work is OUTSTANDING
Do you have my mailing address? Or shall I send it to you? LOL! Awesome projects, Becca…so beautifully done!
Too delicious to use……..great project.
xoxo
Oh my this set is so STUNNING…….love the colors and all the little details you have added!!
such a darling set, love the layering of the tags!
This is gorgeous, love the colors and projects you did with this set.
Wow, Becca! This is an amazing ensemble; you blew this challenge out of the water–fabulous!
This is such a pretty set!! I love the colors and patterned papers!
As usual, you’ve outdone yourself! The person who receives this set is one lucky gal.
beautiful …. as usual ….
thanks for all the inspiration!
Sandra
Becca, This gift set is absolutely wonderful. The color choices are wonderful. Your creative mind just amazes me! I wish I was the lucky person to receive this! The Just rite set is one I will be getting. Thanks so much for sharing with all of us.
What a cute idea! Perfect for a birthday favors.
Thanks for the chance to win. :)
Diva-licious!!!! What a wonderful gift! And with all your creativitiy, it becomes spectacular! LOVE the colors too! Hope you are doing well, Becca! Take good care!
I love what you did for this most pink and divalicious desk set! You do awesome work girl.
These are absolutely wonderful, would never had thought of it. Want to go out and get some office supplies. Also love the Diva stamps.
Beautiful work, Becca. I like the girly girl paper.
WOW! This is fabulous!! What a lovely gift! Enjoying the inspiration on the hop!!
What a great find this set was, Becca — it turned out Diva fabulous!
Wow Becca! Great job as usual!
You are the DIVA of DIVINE!~!! This is fabulous Becca!! Have a great day!!
Beautiful set!! I love every single piece of it!
Swedie
Way cute, just love it!!! So sweet and girlie!
What a pretty fun set you have created! love the colors and your wonderful bows!
This is too cute! My teenaged grand daughter would go wild over this!
Thank you for showing us beyond cards and scrapbook pages.
Sharon
What a gorgeous set dirty girl! Where do you get the time to do all of thise amazing stuff—you are a rock star!!!
Becca
OH OH Just Beautiful
I received an email once that defined DIVAS as:
Divine Inspirational Virtuous Anointed Sisers!!!
Great project! Loving this Blog Hop!! Thanks for sharing :)
You are BYFAR my favorite designer. You could make a dirty diaper look good. You have that special eye for design and you are super talented. You make it all look effortless.Thank you for taking the precious time to share and inspire. ms.cheryl
Oh Becca…. you’ve done it again. This is just so gorgeous…. we will all be out looking for these items now!!!!!
Love everything you produce and I totally agree with Cheryl.
Hugs
HW (UK)
xx
Oh my goodness! This is absolutely fabulous. Thank you for sharing your creativity!
Wow, what a beautiful set, Becca! Hope I get as lucky as you did next time I go shopping. Love it all and you too for always sharing your talent with us!
Love the DIVA SET!!!
Wow, I am totally in LOVE with your work! I love the color scheme (pink being one of my favorite colors!). Thank you for sharing your creation! Very inspirational!
You have fantastic ideas….. you are so talented
Wow, you did an amazing job on this set! Who wouldn’t want this as a gift.
This is totally fnatastic!! You have made an awesome job!
Wow! Wow just doesn’t even cut it! AMAZING set, Becca!!!! LOVE the colors and how you layered the Nesties-inspiring!! (((HUGS)))
Oh my gosh, this is the cutest thing ever! The person who gets to use this on their desk is a very fortunate person! This is so pretty!
Lisa A.
Wow Becca, you find the coolest stuff to do the most amazing things with. Thanks for sharing the inspiration. I really have to start looking at things with “altered” eyes :D
Hugs and blessings – Jean
WOW!! You always bring it up a notch with everything you do. You have that “Magic Touch”!! I love this and who wouldn’t want to be on the receiving end. I’m on line!! Thank you for all the inspiration and sharing your talent with us. Hugs,Chickie Z
Oh Becca, you are INSPIRATIONAL, girl!!! This set is FABULOUS! What an incredible gift this would be! Amazing job, as always!
Wow!! Becca, your Diva Desk Set is absolutely Fabulous!! I love how you layered the stamped images and the nesties to create the medallions. It all matches so very perfectly and would make a wonderful gift set. Love the designer paper too!
(((Hugs)))
I look forward to your blog every day. What I love is how elegant your work is. You are a true artist and inspiration.
A girl just wants to have fun
Wow, I know I keep saying that but, I am just totally amazed at your talent… This is totally amazing how your turned plain desk stuff into a work of art.
What a great gift! I am going to have to clearance shop with a more creative mind, more open to the possibilities for altering! This set turned out so cute!
Hi Becca: I seriously keep coming back, every day, because the creations you share are absolutely magnificent. You are gifted Girl !! But most of all I love the way you use the nesties & what you can create with embellishments. I have serveral sets of nesties now (and now I need to get the Stars), but I never seem to come up with the ideas you display. I am new, and shouldn’t beat up on myself, so I will just keep coming back to “Drool Central” and soak up your inspiration. Thank you, SOOOOO much for everything you do for us. God Bless
Janie in Canada
Fantastic ensemble, Becca! Love that beautiful pink!
All pretty pink!!!
Love the baby set. Great work.
I frequent your blog for inspiration! Enjoying what I see I also pass the link on to friends and family. Keep up the awesome work! You are such an inspiration to the rest of us!
Thank you so much!
Ps I just ordered all these new dies!
OMG, I Love these, you are my friend in my head, one I wished lived next door so we could be besties! I love love love this!
I forgot to ask, where is the paper from? I have to have it!
Your amazing those look so beautiful I would love to receive those. Really would to try and make something similar thanks for the pictures and materials.