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Well, my sad story is that our internet is totally wonky.  It’s so frustrating that none of us have sat on our computers for the last couple of days.  Last Thursday we had an outage just as I was getting ready to make a post.  Once it came back up it would be up for a couple of minutes then out for who knows how long – arrgghh!!  I haven’t been able to do anything, work on my blog, read blogs, email . . . nothing – except for about two minutes every so often when it comes back up.  I typed this post off line then uploaded it at once – it took a while for the internet to be up long enough for me to get everything in place, but I did it.  I’ll be taking our internet modem back in to Comcast tomorrow so that I can rule that out – we’ve done troubleshooting on our end and everything here is okay hopefully they can find the cause.

Today, what I’m sharing with you is a project I had in my stash from the Dirty Dozen.  I do my grocery shopping for the week based on the menus we’re having, so when I get home I post a 3 x 5 card on the fridge showing what we’re having each day.  That seemed so primitive in these days where we alter and pretty up all the things we use in our every day life.  So after thinking of how I could mount a weekly menu listing, I went to the discount store and got this bamboo cutting board.  The two rings were a find in a scrapbook discount bin some where, some time ago.  Sorry I can’t be any more specific but had I not had them, I would have torn apart a notebook or something.  I mounted the rings, designed the menu pages and embellished it to match my kitchen.  The flowers were made with steel rule die cuts because I wanted to cut chipboard I had covered with design paper.  I don’t do that often, but in this case it save me all the cleanup work I normally do with sandpaper.  The finished project can hang on the wall or sit on the counter with the aid of an easel.  Best yet, when somebody yells "Hey Mom, what’s for dinner?", I just point.

Supplies:
Stamps:  Retired PSX, Days of the Week are computer generated
Paper:  The Paper Company – Denim, Kraft, K & Co. – Blue Awning
Ink:  Versamark, SU Night of Navy
Accessories:  Spellbinders Curved Rectangles, Sizzix  Daisies, Sizzix Flower Power, Sizzix Three Leaf Stem, Sizzix Charms Flowers #1, Sizzix Charms Flowers #2, Offray Ribbon, Babmoo Cutting Board, Pen

Thanks for stopping by!  Hopefully my internet will be feeling better soon.  In any case, I’ll find a way :)


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  • REginaMay 4, 2009 - 4:28 am

    Good morning Becca. Thant is a wonderful idea. Beautiful. Thanks again for the wonderful idea.
    ReginaReplyCancel

  • adelineMay 4, 2009 - 4:33 am

    I’m so glad you could make it with internet, I was so impatient to see your new project, and It is one more time A-MA-ZING! The colors are beautiful and the big ribbon is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing :)ReplyCancel

  • Anne (UK)May 4, 2009 - 4:36 am

    I love this Becca! It is so pretty! I love the way you’re able to take something ordinary, and make of it, something extraordinary.

    Every day when I sign on to the net, I immediately do the charity clicks, Hunger Site, Breast Cancer site, Child Health site, Literacy site, Rainforest site and Animal Rescue site and then head straight over to your blog to see what you’ve posted. Until I have done that, I don’t feel that the day has properly begun!

    Much appreciation for adding the sparkle to my days :o)

    AnneReplyCancel

  • DianeMay 4, 2009 - 5:23 am

    Becca,
    WOW!!!! You are sooooo creative.
    Hope that internet starts working again for ya.

    Have an Amazing week.
    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • Jerri KayMay 4, 2009 - 6:30 am

    Wowzers, Becca, this is totally amazing! I love it! What a fabulous gift for Mom, as Adeline says above A-MA-ZING! It’s too pretty to use!ReplyCancel

  • ChristyneMay 4, 2009 - 7:01 am

    Oh my word! This is just the cutest thing ever! Thanks for sharing it with us!ReplyCancel

  • Bev J.May 4, 2009 - 7:01 am

    Neat project-you are so organized! tfsReplyCancel

  • Loretta LockMay 4, 2009 - 7:55 am

    Holy shamolies!!! This is absolutely brilliant. I love that you use ‘man’ tools in your crafting! Again, absolutely brilliant!ReplyCancel

  • alcoholinkyMay 4, 2009 - 8:08 am

    brilliant!ReplyCancel

  • JaceeMay 4, 2009 - 8:33 am

    Beautiful work, just as usual, I love to see your wonderful creations, you truly are ‘amazing’ReplyCancel

  • SonyaMay 4, 2009 - 8:35 am

    This is an adorable idea and beautifully executed as usual! You are one of the most creative people I “know”, Hats off to you Becca!ReplyCancel

  • CrystalMay 4, 2009 - 8:37 am

    Oh, Becca ! Is there no end to your creativity ! You are a class act ! I am so glad we get to be inspired by you .ReplyCancel

  • MarianMay 4, 2009 - 9:07 am

    I absolutely LOVE this…My rendition of it will not be nearly as beautiful as yours…but I’m sure going to try!
    MarianReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)May 4, 2009 - 9:56 am

    Becca,

    This is absolutely stunning and adorable!

    Lisa A.ReplyCancel

  • LouiseMay 4, 2009 - 11:57 am

    Wow, another beautiful creation of yours. I have the same PSX cutlery stamp and have never used. This could just inspire me to get it out and ink it up. You are so very creative….just love your inspiration.ReplyCancel

  • MargMay 4, 2009 - 2:04 pm

    What a great idea! Lovely!ReplyCancel

  • Jean in OhioMay 4, 2009 - 2:41 pm

    Hi Becca, I just love this idea. I’ll be saving the “recipe” for sure and planning for several up n coming gift opportunities. Thanks so much for sharing!

    Your work is truly AMAZINGReplyCancel

  • Stacy SCS TwinshappyMay 4, 2009 - 3:15 pm

    Clever Becca! Great idea, very efficent and helpful! Love the idea and your creativity!ReplyCancel

  • lindsayMay 4, 2009 - 3:23 pm

    this is a wonderful idea…with 3 teenage boys that is a common question in my house…i think i’ll rustle me up one of these.ReplyCancel

  • MichelleHMay 4, 2009 - 4:20 pm

    Useful and beautiful, a great combination. Nicely done.ReplyCancel

  • Linda BandowMay 4, 2009 - 5:02 pm

    I will be showing this to my daughter who has 6 kids and various hangers-on….and is sick of the question. Maybe I’ll just try making one myself and surprise her. This is really a neat idea……I am thinking of getting Comcast internet….tell me this is NOT a wrong decision?????ReplyCancel

  • lisa808May 4, 2009 - 5:37 pm

    Wow–totally beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • KimMay 4, 2009 - 6:25 pm

    Becca that is AWESOME! :)ReplyCancel

  • Lisa SMay 4, 2009 - 6:57 pm

    Beautiful job…and I love that you used PSX stamps…good luck with your internet…Lisa from RIReplyCancel

  • DamarisMay 4, 2009 - 8:53 pm

    What a wonderful and beautiful idea. You have such an amazing gift. I love stopping by and getting inspired.
    Hugs,
    MeReplyCancel

  • americaMay 5, 2009 - 10:40 am

    This is fantastic and brilliant!ReplyCancel

  • MissGMay 5, 2009 - 5:26 pm

    Oh my Becca, my favorite color and oh so beautiful. If this is an example of what’s in the Dirty dozen keep going back and sharing.

    Excellant idea but I don’t think I would use it’s much to pretty.

    Just simply beautiful!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Jean FitchMay 8, 2009 - 1:38 am

    Wonderful Idea. Hmmmm….gotta look at all my cutting boards ( I’m always getting them for presents) and my notebooks are shivering already after your suggestion. Surgery on inanimate objects – fun time in the craft room tonight!

    Hugs and blessings – JeanReplyCancel

  • AlienAnessaMay 9, 2009 - 1:51 pm

    Yowy!! That is absolutely creative, stunning, perfect, and every so crafty!!!ReplyCancel

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Today marks a new release day at Our Daily Bread Designs.  Three new sets grace the line up with a refreshing patriotic theme.  I’m sharing a card today from the In God We Trust Set.  I chose to stamp the stunning eagle in a tone on tone palette on a Spellbinders Curved Rectangle base and added the sentiment on in black.  Be sure you stop by to see the other new sets today as well as the neat cards offered by the other Our Daily Bread Designers listed on my sidebar.

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Our Daily Bread Designs
Paper:  Bazzill, Handwritten – from my stash
Ink:  Black Brilliance, Pallette Burnt Umber
Accessories:  Spellbinders Curved Rectangles, Jumbo Eyelets, pearls, ribbon

Thanks for stopping by today.  Walk with joy!

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  • Carole MillerMay 1, 2009 - 1:38 pm

    Love the card and the eagle stamp. Thank you for wonderful card making ideas.
    Carole MillerReplyCancel

  • chrisdMay 1, 2009 - 2:00 pm

    Lovely card as always and stamp. Fresh new header looks nice!ReplyCancel

  • Debbie OlsonMay 1, 2009 - 2:11 pm

    Truly lovely, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • ShariMay 1, 2009 - 2:21 pm

    Do you use envelopes with your cards? The bows are always so gorgeous. I’m interested in how you present them. As always, stunning work!ReplyCancel

  • SuziMay 1, 2009 - 2:52 pm

    Amen! Beautiful, too!ReplyCancel

  • BettyMay 1, 2009 - 3:15 pm

    Becca, this is wonderful!!!! Love the colors and the bow detailing with the ribbon and pearls. Terrific looking card!!!ReplyCancel

  • **nancy**May 1, 2009 - 3:20 pm

    Beautiful card!!ReplyCancel

  • Debbie SteltonMay 1, 2009 - 3:44 pm

    Becca this card is stunning and I just love the sentiment. Thank you for sharing this wonderful creation.ReplyCancel

  • ReginaMay 1, 2009 - 4:09 pm

    Very beautiful Becca.

    Thanks ReginaReplyCancel

  • Jacqueline FrisbieMay 1, 2009 - 4:10 pm

    Hi Becca,

    I love the stamps at ODBD and really love the set you are using and the card you have made. But, I would like to ask if you ever submit any tutorials. As you seem to have a perfect knack for tying ribbons, I sure would love to see how you do that.

    JackieReplyCancel

  • Rosie WestMay 1, 2009 - 4:28 pm

    God has given you a gift for sure…I am always waiting to see them and they are a blessing…Lord bless her and thank you for giving her such a gift and her willingness to share them with us. Increase her gifting and place you arms of love around her, In Jesus’ Name, amen
    blessings, Rosie WestReplyCancel

  • Angella CrockettMay 1, 2009 - 4:44 pm

    Awesome card, Becca! I love the vintage look with the cream bow….beautiful all around!!!
    God Bless! AngellaReplyCancel

  • HeatherMay 1, 2009 - 4:54 pm

    Beautiful Becca! Love that ribbon! The eagle is amazing and I think I’m gonna have to get that set so I can make some cards to send to my Hubby and his unit in Iraq.ReplyCancel

  • LorelieMay 1, 2009 - 5:29 pm

    Wonderfully gorgeous!! You always have the most beautiful ribbons!!ReplyCancel

  • Amy ShefferMay 1, 2009 - 6:17 pm

    WOW, Becca! What a beautiful bow! Love your red/white/blue ribbon tabs, too. Beautiful job with this set!ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)May 1, 2009 - 6:27 pm

    Beautiful card Becca, very elegant!

    Lisa A.ReplyCancel

  • Sharon (stampscout)May 1, 2009 - 6:32 pm

    Gorgeous card, Becca. Love everything about it!ReplyCancel

  • SandeeMay 1, 2009 - 6:46 pm

    This is fantastic Becca! Love the layout and that wonderful bow and little ribbon tabs!!!ReplyCancel

  • ToshMay 1, 2009 - 9:39 pm

    So beautiful Becca! Love that bow!! And the colors are fabulous!ReplyCancel

  • Judy RozemaMay 1, 2009 - 9:50 pm

    Beautiful texture with the ribbon/bow! I love the striped ribbon tabs too! Gorgeous card!ReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterMay 2, 2009 - 7:02 am

    very striking, Love it!ReplyCancel

  • DianeMay 2, 2009 - 7:34 am

    Becca,
    Lovely card.

    Have a wonderful weekend,
    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • Sue HaywardMay 2, 2009 - 12:27 pm

    Your work is absolutley outstanding. I love coming to your site to see what you have created. I am new at all of this and one our fellow stampers, nominated me for an awards, it was then my turn and you were the first one that came to mind, am sure that you have received this award before, but I wanted everyone to know that you are an inspiration to me. Thank you for being you!!ReplyCancel

  • MyraMay 2, 2009 - 12:48 pm

    Awesome!ReplyCancel

  • adelineMay 2, 2009 - 4:28 pm

    This card is sooo pretty, I really love your work. You have so much talent and it inspires me everyday!! Thanks for sharing with us. Have a nice week end.ReplyCancel

  • MissGMay 2, 2009 - 7:02 pm

    as usual it’s beautiful…love the bow technique and how it all comes together, scripture eagle and what this country is experiencing. Keep the faith and kep up the good worksReplyCancel

  • jami {sgtStamper}May 3, 2009 - 5:31 am

    Gorgeous!! I just love the little ribbon tabs, and these new sets are so beautiful!!ReplyCancel

  • JanineMay 3, 2009 - 6:23 am

    Fabulous Becca!! We have a pair of bald eagles nesting here in London, Ontario.
    They are beautiful!!ReplyCancel

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I had a chance to talk to one of my very best girlfriends – we’ve been missing each other.  It’s amazing that when I worked I managed to see her more as well as have lunch and shopping outings.  We’ve been trying to get our schedules worked out so that we can have a nice, long, girlfriend lunch.  After I got off the phone with her a light bulb literally went off over my head as I thought of the new JustRite set called Girl Time.  It has the perfect girlfriend stamps and one of them says "Lets Do Lunch".   I sat down to make an invitation to mark the occasion!

Now you’ll look at this and all the detail and the layers and the embellishments and well….as stampers, isn’t the amount of stuff on a card commensurate with the likelihood that the recipient will keep it?  Okay, admit it . . .you know what I’m talking about, you don’t always load up those Prima Flowers and hardware and stick pins for your brother when you know he’s just going to throw the card away.  Well I know this is going to a stamping girl, who will marvel over each layer and the last place you’d ever find it was in the trash.  Enough said?

Card Supply List
JustRite Girl Time Set

Spellbinders Ric Rac Scallop Pierceability
JustRite Wood Stamper 2"
 Spellbinders Standard Circles Small
JustRite Brayton Upper Case Font Spellbinders Classic Scalloped Circles Small
Harmony  Rectangular Stamper Set Spellbinders Classic Scalloped Circles Large
Versacolor Raspberry Ink Martha Stewart Zig Zag Border Punch
Brilliance Black Ink Martha Stewart Lace Doily Border Punch
It Takes Two – Theme Paper Eyelet, Ribbon, Magnetic Snap
Bazzill Cardstock Clear Embossing Powder

First of all let me tell you that the the only stamped portions of this invitation are the Let’s Do Lunch, the frilly border and on the inside the words Be My Guest, Date, Time, RSVP and Place.  I’m so cheating on this, the themed Scrapbook paper does all the work.  This piece had a border on the top and along the bottom and was done with one 12" x 12" page.  Here are the JustRite products that I used – I like to show the packaging so that you can see where each tool came from.

On a 13 ¾" x 6" strip of paper, from the top I measured down 4 ¼" and placed a score line, measured down an additional ¼" and scored another line, measured down an additional  6" and scored another line then measured down an additional ¼" for the final score line (there will be 3" left at the end of the strip).  That makes a trifold card that has a top flap that lays over a bottom flap.  On the top flap I created a medallion with two scalloped layers then two circle layers.  I stamped the JustRite border on one circle and popped it up then stamped the JustRite Center on the top circle.  On the inside of the card I set up the entire invitation using my Rectangle Stamper and the Brayton Font.  I trimmed the top with that neat bracket shape you get on the Ric Rac Scallop Pierceability.   I put an eyelet and ribbon at the top for a pull and I have a magnet hid under the layers in the flap so that the card will stay closed.

I was a sad puppy yesteday as I was without internet.  Well, today is another day!  Hey, Justrite Stampers is celebrating 300,000 hits so there’s some pretty awesome Blog Candy going on, so check it out HERE.

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  • Heather (OH)April 30, 2009 - 4:17 am

    Once again, I am amazed and stirred by your creativity :) I have girlfriends that I stamp with on Mondays and we get together for each others’ birthdays so this type of card would be nice to give as I know it wouldn’t go into the trash. Love the clothes stamps! thank you for sharing yet another wonderful project with us. Have a blessed day!ReplyCancel

  • Beth NormanApril 30, 2009 - 4:20 am

    Oh my gosh this is soooooooooooooo adorable. The stamps are awesome and so are the colours. The design, layout, everything. Thud. Sorry, just fell on the floor.ReplyCancel

  • Kay McBrideApril 30, 2009 - 4:59 am

    too cute i love your creativity too. the layout is just too much and yes im one of those that would never throw a handmade card away!!
    kayReplyCancel

  • ArtyjenApril 30, 2009 - 5:10 am

    How could any one refuse such an invitation?
    xoxoReplyCancel

  • DianeApril 30, 2009 - 5:30 am

    Becca,
    What a FUN idea.
    TFS.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • Carole RBApril 30, 2009 - 6:09 am

    Hi Becca
    I love, I love, I love your invitation cards. What great colors.ReplyCancel

  • evetteApril 30, 2009 - 7:00 am

    WOW……..the work is nearly all done for you and it becomes a great invite!!! Nice thinking Becca. Love the JustRite products…have just gotten several of them. Am waiting to practice with my sis in Ohio when I go visit her in two weeks!! Talk about best friends/sisters getting together…Oh are we goinging to play!!!!!!!!!!!!! TY for the great idea. Love the way u did it…colors wonderful. ekcReplyCancel

  • Amy JohnsonApril 30, 2009 - 7:23 am

    What a cute card!ReplyCancel

  • Kathy Martin (Lorain,OH)April 30, 2009 - 7:25 am

    I just emailed this over to my daughter. I have followed your website for about 2 months and are ALWAYS in awwwww at your work. You are truely an artist!!! Your work is incredible!!! Would love to have you living in my town to be able to scrap with you and learn from you!! You are truely an inspiration!!! God Bless you, he definately gave you talent!!!!!!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Lauren FeekenApril 30, 2009 - 8:07 am

    Very cute, mom! When are we going to do lunch?!ReplyCancel

  • Teri FrankApril 30, 2009 - 8:18 am

    What a happy card you’ve made. Your friend with treasure it!

    TeriReplyCancel

  • lisa808April 30, 2009 - 8:47 am

    Love, love, love the card and whole idea!!!ReplyCancel

  • Gerry SchillingApril 30, 2009 - 9:41 am

    You have such great ideas. I love the cards. Please keep them coming!

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  • Kelly VaughnApril 30, 2009 - 10:21 am

    Becca,
    You are an amazing woman. Anyone would be blessed to call you friend. Congratulations to JustRite on 300,000 hits!!! Love, KellyReplyCancel

  • Cindy H.April 30, 2009 - 10:30 am

    What a super idea!! I agree, this will *never* see the trash bin – it’s too darn cute:) Looks like you need to make another one up for your daughter, too, lol. Have fun on your lunch date!ReplyCancel

  • Margaret ThompsonApril 30, 2009 - 11:20 am

    What a different card and oh so pretty. I can’t wait to find a use for it!
    Just keep up the good work it sure does inspire me and i am sure many others a well. Thanks for bring then into our homes.
    Thanks to JustRite for allowing it and congratulations on the now over 300,000 hits – well done!ReplyCancel

  • MarianApril 30, 2009 - 2:31 pm

    Gorgeous…fantastic idea…thanks for the detailed “tutorial”!
    Congratulations on 300,000 hits for JustRite.
    Your tips and all are fantastic. You’ve truely inspired me.
    MarianReplyCancel

  • DianeApril 30, 2009 - 3:10 pm

    Becca,
    What a FUN idea. I just love it.
    I’m putting in my order for that JustRite Girl Time Set ASAP.
    Hey, enjoy that lunch date with Lauren.
    Thanks for sharing such a fun idea.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • Linda C.April 30, 2009 - 4:55 pm

    Love the bright, fun colors you chose! Excellent!ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)April 30, 2009 - 9:45 pm

    Becca,

    That is so cute, I love the colors! I saw your daughter left a comment, sounds like she feels left out! Too cute, you must have a very sweet daughter.

    Hugs,

    Lisa A.ReplyCancel

  • maryMay 1, 2009 - 9:07 am

    Becca – your work is amazing! i love love love your site and check in often. You’re daughter’s so cute, leaving mommy messages! Thank you for sharing your creative gift on your blog.ReplyCancel

  • Penny DuncanMay 1, 2009 - 11:28 am

    What an adorable card to give to your friend….she will cherish it for sure!!!! You do amazing work!!!ReplyCancel

  • LatishaMay 1, 2009 - 12:16 pm

    So so so cute!!ReplyCancel

  • LisaMay 1, 2009 - 5:41 pm

    Am I the sampling friend…. oh please!ReplyCancel

  • SharonMay 13, 2009 - 6:53 pm

    You never fail to amaze me!! I just love it!ReplyCancel
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