by 23 comments

 

Today I’m sharing one of the November releases from Our Daily Bread Designs – I Wait for the Lord.  Here I’ve taken the candle image and over stamped it with one of the sentiments in the set.  I was looking for a subtle look and was trying to keep everything monochromatic for this card. 

The card is simple and the main panel is rather large.  Over the main panel  I popped up two layers using my Spellbinders Mega Curved Rectangles.  Between  the two curved rectangles I sandwiched a length of ribbon then adorned with pearls and some prima flowers.

Then I decided I wanted to pair an ornament with the card.  This ornament is the Diamond Shaped Ornament showcased by Beate on the Splitcoaststampers Tutorial this week.  It went together in a cinch and was perfect to show off one of the sentiments that comes on the Worship the Lord set from Our Daily Bread Designs. 

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Our Daily Bread Designs – Worship the Lord, I Wait for the Lord
Paper:  Martha Stewart, The Paper Company – Blonde Columns
Ink:  Antique Linen Distress Ink, Vintage Photo Distress Ink
Accessories:  Spellbinders Mega Curved Rectangles, Ribbon, Prima Flowers, Tulle, Pearls, Gold Cord

Are you taking time to enjoy the merriment of the season?  I hope you are savoring every minute.  I appreciate your stopping by – I’m working on more Christmas projects so I hope you’ll visit again soon.

Posted in Our Daily Bread, Spellbinders Die Templates, Stamping
pinTHIS SHAREthis TWEETTHIS EMAILthis
Add a comment
  • Chris MottDecember 8, 2008 - 2:20 pm

    Becca,
    Absolutely breathtaking. You have a tremendous gift! chrisReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterDecember 8, 2008 - 3:00 pm

    So beautiful, love all the gold!ReplyCancel

  • sue mDecember 8, 2008 - 3:13 pm

    So nice! I like the ornament. Very nice touch. TFS!ReplyCancel

  • Bev J.December 8, 2008 - 3:20 pm

    Really a gorgeous card-I liked your 10 minute card as well. tfsReplyCancel

  • Jerri KayDecember 8, 2008 - 3:25 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous and elegant! Thank you for the inspiration, both projects are devinely designed.ReplyCancel

  • MrsHDecember 8, 2008 - 3:30 pm

    Good evening, Becca- a truly beautiful card and ornament. The colours and the composition are exquisite.ReplyCancel

  • DianeDecember 8, 2008 - 4:02 pm

    Becca,
    WOW!!!!
    Those are just so stunning. You really do have a wonderful creative gift. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. You’re such an inspiration to me. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
    I can’t wait to see your next projects are.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • JoAnn BeachlerDecember 8, 2008 - 4:25 pm

    Wonderful card and ornament. Your work is just beautiful, TFS, JoAnnReplyCancel

  • denise (peanutbee)December 8, 2008 - 4:52 pm

    Wow, Becca! Love the soft white organdy with the gold accents. Beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • jami {sgtStamper}December 8, 2008 - 5:12 pm

    Stunning!! That ornament is gorgeous, and I love the elegance of the monochromatic look!!
    hugs, JamiReplyCancel

  • JanineDecember 8, 2008 - 5:13 pm

    Wow Becca!! So so pretty!! I love the ornament!!ReplyCancel

  • Cindy HaffnerDecember 8, 2008 - 5:40 pm

    So elegant Becca.ReplyCancel

  • SitaDecember 8, 2008 - 5:55 pm

    Becca you ROCK!!! You are killing me with all these stunning creations. This set is so Elegant. WOW!! I am keeping my finger cross that I will see it in my mail box!!! :) I can dream, can’t I…. lol!!! It is STUNNING Becca! TFS….ReplyCancel

  • Stacy Twinshappy SCSDecember 8, 2008 - 9:01 pm

    Becca this is gorgeous! I just saw it, love the pearls adds such elegance and the ribbon is wonderful!ReplyCancel

  • Silke LedlowDecember 8, 2008 - 9:29 pm

    WOW – Becca – everytime I come over here I’m blown away by your creations!!! This duo is just fab!!! I love, love, love how you show case the ODB Stamps!!!ReplyCancel

  • LatishaDecember 8, 2008 - 9:42 pm

    So beautiful Becca!
    Lovely card and ornament to match.ReplyCancel

  • Kelley HollandDecember 8, 2008 - 9:50 pm

    Awesome, Becca!! I love ribbon behind the main piece!!ReplyCancel

  • freidaDecember 8, 2008 - 10:55 pm

    WOW! This is incredible! The detail you gave it is amazing! TOTALLY AWESOME!ReplyCancel

  • rebekkaDecember 9, 2008 - 12:38 am

    Absolutely beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • DarleneDecember 9, 2008 - 11:06 am

    Oh Becca! I love this! The layers are very neat and the ribbon going between them is great. I LOVE the image on image! Outstanding!
    Brown is my absolute favorite color this Christmas season.
    Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • KimberlyDecember 9, 2008 - 5:02 pm

    beautiful! I love how you stamped the sentiment over the candle image-beautiful touch!!!ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)December 9, 2008 - 7:25 pm

    Becca,

    These are so pretty! I love them! Can’t wait to see what else you are working on.

    LisaReplyCancel

  • GiovanaDecember 10, 2008 - 11:13 am

    Super pretty!!!! Love it Becca.
    God bless
    GiovanaReplyCancel

by 29 comments

 

I was looking at magazines at the craft store yesterday and came across one I’m sure you’re familiar with – Take Ten; it features cards made in 10 minutes.  I’m so amused by the title, I mean, I’ve always thought who can really make a card in 10 minutes.   Sheesh, ten minutes in I’m just getting started picking papers and believe me you don’t want to know how long that takes!!  It would probably be easier if I didn’t have to look through all the paper I’ve got hoarded.  Well this card is really a 10 minute card!  This card shows another of the wonderful scripture stamps found on I Wait for the Lord – a new release with Our Daily Bread Designs.

 

I found a clear patterned envelope in my stash and it was the inspiration for the card.  I simply cut my design paper and enclosed it in the tranparent envelope.  I sealed the envelope and layered it on two brown papers, attached a bow and another pop up panel.  The pop up panel with the sentiment  was embossed with a cream embossing powder and the top layer cut with Spellbinders Long Rectangles Large while the bottom layer was cut with Spellbinders Long Scalloped Rectangles Large.  The final touch was a gold clip and a gold cross dangling from a jump ring.

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Our Daily Bread Designs  – Wait for the Lord
Paper:  Penny Black Design Paper, Creative Imaginations Clear Patterned Envelope
Ink:  Versamark and Cream Embossing Powder
Accessories:  Spellbinders Long Rectangles Large, Spellbinders Long Scalloped Rectangles Large, Ribbon, Clip, Cross Charm

Ten Minutes!!

Happy Sunday too all!!

Posted in Our Daily Bread, Spellbinders Die Templates, Stamping
pinTHIS SHAREthis TWEETTHIS EMAILthis
Add a comment
  • DianeDecember 7, 2008 - 8:40 am

    Becca,
    That is one stunning card!!!
    I know what you mean about a “10 minute card”.
    Sometimes the simplest of cards can take me all day.
    (for just one card)

    ~~Diane~~
    p.s. I almost forgot. I love the cross charm. So pretty.ReplyCancel

  • Debbie OlsondDecember 7, 2008 - 8:44 am

    So very beautiful, Becca–you’re the queen of bows! Great embellishing too.ReplyCancel

  • Jerri JimenezDecember 7, 2008 - 8:46 am

    So stunning Becca, love the cross charm and the gold clip! A beautiful, beautiful design.ReplyCancel

  • Rhonda K.December 7, 2008 - 9:15 am

    Very beautiful card! I just love those inspirational verse stamps. I have to get me some. I have seen so many beautiful ones.
    You did a fabulous job, thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Sue mDecember 7, 2008 - 9:26 am

    This is beautiful becca. I love the soft colors. It’s very striking. TFS!ReplyCancel

  • JanineDecember 7, 2008 - 9:36 am

    Just gorgeous Becca as always!!! Hope you are having a wonderful weekend.ReplyCancel

  • Laurie HuntDecember 7, 2008 - 9:44 am

    Even in only 10 minutes you can turn out a beauty! Your amazing (just like your blog title says!) I am curious about the clip you used. I have seen things similar to this that require a special tool — is this clip like that? I have only seen corner clips used requiring this special setter. I have looked at the setter (although I probably couldn’t find it now if I tried) but was unsure how frequently I would use it. This clip is really pretty though. I was wondering if it is just “clipped” on or if it requires something special. Thanks Becca.ReplyCancel

  • BarbDecember 7, 2008 - 10:19 am

    Beautiful! I want some of these verse stamps, and this one in particular. Isn’t it amazing how the same scripture can speak to you at different times about totally different issues in our lifes but yet… perfectly so each time. God’s amazing grace! Thanks for your beautiful blog. It truly is an inspiration.ReplyCancel

  • JenniferDecember 7, 2008 - 11:24 am

    Gosh, that’s pretty Becca. I love your blog. I look forward to every one of your posts. I love the way you make scriptures look so lovely.

    Jennifer L.ReplyCancel

  • denise (peanutbee)December 7, 2008 - 11:42 am

    Loooooove the gold cross charm with the brads. Beautiful accents!!ReplyCancel

  • Debbie SteltonDecember 7, 2008 - 12:20 pm

    This card is both elegant and moving the ribbon is so very yummy. Hope you have a great week ahead and TFS.

    Debbie/Phx AZReplyCancel

  • carmelDecember 7, 2008 - 12:36 pm

    “amazing” card. i know exactly what you mean about choosing papers and card, it takes me ages before i have picked exact colours and complimentary papers, never mind actual stamp and ribbons.wish i could do 10 minutes. will have to work on that.
    once again thanks for a lovely card.
    carmelReplyCancel

  • BettyDecember 7, 2008 - 3:46 pm

    Becca!!!! Wow……so stunning and love the tonal hues. Yeah, I can make a card in about 10 minutes once I get everything picked out, stamped, colored…etc. The assembly is about it, though. I love how you used a clear pattern envelop with dp inside as the background for the front of the card. Also, love the little row of gold beads with the cross dangle. Great work!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • JoAnn BeachlerDecember 7, 2008 - 5:00 pm

    Becca, this is just beautiful. It’s warm and comforting. I like how you used the envelope. TFS JoAnnReplyCancel

  • Stacy Twinshappy SCSDecember 7, 2008 - 5:12 pm

    Becca this is wonderful! I so need to learn how to tie a bow, you do such wonderful work with them. Love the gold touches!ReplyCancel

  • ChristineCreationsDecember 7, 2008 - 7:26 pm

    Becca…just gorgeous…I’m like you, 10 minutes???? I mean there’s so much deliberating to do…but you can do magic in 10 minutes.

    Thanks for your sweet comment today…trust me it’s a mutual admiration society – I don’t see anything that you could do without creative gorgeous factor either!!!

    Have a great evening!ReplyCancel

  • Cindy HaffnerDecember 7, 2008 - 7:31 pm

    Beautiful Becca, i love that paper, i love your card.ReplyCancel

  • Judy RozemaDecember 7, 2008 - 8:36 pm

    Really beautiful, Becca! I love the charm and the emvelope idea!ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)December 7, 2008 - 9:42 pm

    Becca,

    This is so pretty! My husband said to tell you liked it as well! I love these cute little cross charms you use from time to time; where do you find them? They are too darling. Gorgeous bow too. Love the whole thing!

    Lisa A.ReplyCancel

  • PhyllisDecember 7, 2008 - 10:25 pm

    What an absolutely beautiful card! I had to comment on it because it really speaks to me!ReplyCancel

  • dorisDecember 8, 2008 - 1:39 am

    simply stunning!ReplyCancel

  • jami {sgtStamper}December 8, 2008 - 4:43 am

    That paper in the envelope is so gorgeous and clever!! And I just love the warm neutral colors!! Beautiful!!!
    hugs, JamiReplyCancel

  • SitaDecember 8, 2008 - 6:44 am

    I cant believe that it only took you 10 minute to make such a STUNNING card!! Love it!!!ReplyCancel

  • Sue StrozykDecember 8, 2008 - 8:09 am

    BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!! Love the charm!ReplyCancel

  • rebekkaDecember 8, 2008 - 9:13 am

    This is beautiful, and it only took you 10 min. :)ReplyCancel

  • MrsHDecember 8, 2008 - 3:36 pm

    Good evening, Becca- There is absolutely nothing I can to the others’ comments – This is just beautiful and such a innovative touch to use a clear envelope. I do wish we could buy such envelopes here in UK; I have never seen them here.ReplyCancel

  • Silke LedlowDecember 8, 2008 - 9:31 pm

    Becca – it is always so delightful too see that you have the perfect embellishments for your cards – this card is simply beautiful!!!ReplyCancel

  • Linda BandowDecember 9, 2008 - 2:04 pm

    Becca: As usual….and thanks for the idea with the clear envelopes….I have too many and some odd sizes…I believe you made this in 10 minutes because you said so…..ask me how long it would take ME to do it…….I lose my mind just picking out papers. The card is beautiful and trhe cross is a lovely addition.ReplyCancel

  • PattyJanuary 4, 2009 - 7:57 am

    Becca, Another fantastic card… and in ten minutes. Wow! The clear envelope, what a clever idea! TFS! Blessings!ReplyCancel

by 36 comments

 

 

 This week for Flourishes Friday we’re making it Festive Flourishes Friday and
you can join us in the fun! It’s all about the colors of Christmas-red and
green! So, grab your favorite Flourishes set and let your creativity flow!
That’s the only requirement! You don’t even have to make it a Christmas card.
If you want to play along, simply leave a comment HERE (on the Flourishes
blog) or upload your card to Splitcoast using the keyword FFFC01. Keep in
mind, we’ll be doing this fun Friday challenge all month long and there will
be a special drawing for those that play all four weeks!

I chose red to be the dominant color here and kept things clean and simple by stamping with vivid dye ink.  To create just a little bit of interest, I popped the sentiment and one of the birds up on a Spellbinders Petite Scalloped Oval Large and a Spellbinders Classic Oval Large.  The birds are sitting on an element from the Flourishes Flourished Elements Set, the beautiful birds are from the Flourishes Birds and Vine Set and the beautiful script sentiment is from the Flourishes Holiday Greetings set.  Both bottom edges are Martha Stewart Border punches.

Recipe:
Stamps:  Flourishes – Flourished Elements, Birds and Vine, Holiday Greetings
Paper:  The Paper Company Red, 140lb Watercolor, GP White
Ink:  SU – Real Red, SU – Garden Green
Accessories:  Spellbinders Petite Scalloped Oval Large, Spellbinders Classic Oval Large, Ribbon, bling, Martha Stewart Border Punches

Have yourself a glorious weekend!

Posted in Flourishes, Spellbinders Die Templates, Stamping
pinTHIS SHAREthis TWEETTHIS EMAILthis
Add a comment
  • JanineDecember 5, 2008 - 7:03 am

    Hey Becca!! What have you got planned this weekend? We are off to visit my parents and my brother and sisterinlaw..
    Two birthdays to celebrate !! AND I get to see my two little nieces…
    Have a great day friend!!ReplyCancel

  • Jerri JimenezDecember 5, 2008 - 7:13 am

    Becca, this is gorgeous, your birds look like cardinals sitting on a holly branch, so beautifully designed.ReplyCancel

  • DianeDecember 5, 2008 - 7:42 am

    Beautiful card…love the red and white! I JUST ordered my first set of Flourishes stamps this morning…..its a start! http://www.nelliesnest.blogspot.comReplyCancel

  • Cindy HaffnerDecember 5, 2008 - 7:55 am

    Love your birds Becca, super pretty.ReplyCancel

  • DianeDecember 5, 2008 - 8:01 am

    Becca,
    Very pretty card. I love red and white.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • DotDecember 5, 2008 - 8:23 am

    Such a beautiful card!!ReplyCancel

  • JoAnn BeachlerDecember 5, 2008 - 8:31 am

    Beautiful card Becca. JoAnnReplyCancel

  • BettyDecember 5, 2008 - 8:45 am

    Gorgeous, Becca!!!!! Love the clean crisp look!!!!! Those birds look lovely in RED!!!! Great work!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Mary DinucciDecember 5, 2008 - 8:46 am

    I really like that card! Wondering if the birds are also from Flourishes??ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)December 5, 2008 - 8:56 am

    Becca,

    Wow, very pretty! I love the simplicity, and the vibrant red ink you used. Where do you find all of that pretty satin ribbon you use on your cards?

    Lisa A.ReplyCancel

  • denise (peanutbee)December 5, 2008 - 9:15 am

    Every detail is just BEAUTIFUL!!ReplyCancel

  • JoaniDecember 5, 2008 - 10:07 am

    Becca – once again you’ve done it! All of your creations are so elegant. You are such a talent! Stop by my blog and take a peek, I’ve left something for you!
    Hugs,
    JoaniReplyCancel

  • Susan LankfordDecember 5, 2008 - 10:28 am

    Beautiful card, Becca! I’m wondering if you ever have a problem with the Martha Stewart punch?…I’ve bought 2 of them and the doily punch will not punch through regular cardstock…I can only use thinner paper!! Thx, SusanReplyCancel

  • barb schramDecember 5, 2008 - 11:22 am

    Hi Becca! Lovely card! Love that bling, perfect color! And that ribbon, I LOVE how you use all that gorgeous ribbon!ReplyCancel

  • Linda KlebackDecember 5, 2008 - 11:29 am

    I love this card. The design is unique, and the simplicity is awesome. I also love birds and the color red!ReplyCancel

  • Elizabeth S.December 5, 2008 - 11:35 am

    One word, “Gorgeous!!!”ReplyCancel

  • RebekkaDecember 5, 2008 - 12:05 pm

    Girl; So simple and yet so dang gone gorgeous. I just love your creative flare.ReplyCancel

  • AnitaDecember 5, 2008 - 12:42 pm

    Such a gorgeous, crisp, clean card – love it!!!ReplyCancel

  • MrsHDecember 5, 2008 - 4:44 pm

    Good evening, Becca, love the simplicity of this card. it looks very fresh and elegant and as Anita said, very crisp and and clean.ReplyCancel

  • LatishaDecember 5, 2008 - 5:16 pm

    Becca, this is just stunning! thank you for always making me smile, your work is just awesome!ReplyCancel

  • jami {sgtStamper}December 5, 2008 - 5:34 pm

    Beautiful Becca!!! The lace bottom is perfect on this, and the little eyes you gave the birds add so much.
    hugs, JamiReplyCancel

  • Lisa KindDecember 5, 2008 - 6:32 pm

    Simply elegant and GORGEOUS!

    FYI: I’m taking your advice on ribbon storage and am starting tonight with your system. DH just cut the mat board for me, so I’m all set to sit in front of the TV in my jammies and wrap ribbon! Thanks so much for the detailed info on doing this! Oh also, please stop by my blog for blog candy!ReplyCancel

  • Rhonda K.December 5, 2008 - 8:15 pm

    Becca, love this card. It is so beautiful. I really love the red birds…lovely job. Thanks for sharingReplyCancel

  • Laurie HuntDecember 5, 2008 - 10:21 pm

    Another different card for you today! I love how bright and happy it is. Also, it has “red birds” on it. My mom alway looked for “red birds on her Christmas cards. So it helps me to remember her when I see cards like yours.ReplyCancel

  • ChristineCreationsDecember 5, 2008 - 10:31 pm

    Love the vibrancy and the simplicity of the colors and white space Becca! Beautiful design!ReplyCancel

  • Laura (scrapnextras)December 6, 2008 - 1:56 am

    WOW! This is so clean and classy…love the way you did the “vine” and all the birds in red…just beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • Susan (rainy)December 6, 2008 - 4:25 am

    Oh Becca this is gorgeous… such an elegant design. I love this!ReplyCancel

  • SitaDecember 6, 2008 - 6:06 am

    Beautiful card Becca!! Love the red and white and those little birds. Such a classy card!ReplyCancel

  • Amy ShefferDecember 6, 2008 - 10:12 am

    Beautiful, Becca! I love the red and the two different scalloped bottom edges. Very cool to use the flourish under the birds!ReplyCancel

  • Cindy LawrenceDecember 6, 2008 - 2:12 pm

    Oh-so pretty, Becca! You do wonders with the Birds and Vine set, girl!!!ReplyCancel

  • IdaDecember 6, 2008 - 6:53 pm

    Very pretty and elegant looking card. Love the bright red color.ReplyCancel

  • KimberlyDecember 6, 2008 - 8:25 pm

    LOVE the birds on the vine, Becca! What a marvelous idea!!!ReplyCancel

  • PattyDecember 6, 2008 - 9:18 pm

    Becca…I enjoy your cards so very much. Thank you for sharing and inspiring me.
    Blessings….PattyReplyCancel

  • Silke LedlowDecember 6, 2008 - 9:40 pm

    Fabulous card – Becca!!! This is a perfect take on Challenge!!!ReplyCancel

  • hbDecember 6, 2008 - 11:17 pm

    Exquisite! Simple and yet so perfectly detailed (as always!).ReplyCancel

  • AlienAnessaDecember 7, 2008 - 12:59 am

    Becca, this card and the red are beyond gorgeous. You inspire me to the depths of my DNA.ReplyCancel
I N F O