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I’m so happy to be able to share a sneak peak of a new set that will be available through Our Daily Bread Designs for the next big release on Wednesday, October 1st!   This set is huge with three images and four sentiments.  How divine are those Wise Men?  They colored up easily and I see so many possibilities with them.

To make the card I watercolored the Wisemen and airbrushed in the background and moon with the Copic Airbrush System.  The star is embossed with gold and an additional star embossed, watercolored and popped up over the original.  A border added with a Corner Adorner and a Cuttlebug diecut embellishes the sentiment which is cut from a rectangle Nestability.   A large bow embellished with a pearl pin and several beads balances the bottom of the card.

This card is huge measuring 6" wide by 8.5" tall – it can be mailed in a ready-made catalog envelope.  I wanted plenty of room to be able to play with the Wisemen image, but it would not be difficult to use the same image in a small standard size card. 

Thanks for stopping by.

Supplies:
Stamps:  We Three Kings Set – Our Daily Bread Designs available October 1
Paper:  Fabriano Aquarello watercolor paper, Bazzill, Gold Foil
Ink:  Versamark, Weathered Wood Distress Ink
Accessories:  Cuttlebug diecut, Nestability rectangle, EK Success Corner Adorner, ribbon, pearl pen, gold and black embossing powder
 

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  • Lisa D. AthaSeptember 29, 2008 - 12:36 am

    Becca,

    Yes I am still around, just busy. This card is so pretty, and very elegant. I love that ribbon that you chose. I love that stamp set, I can’t wait to see the rest of the new stuff. Thanks so much for sharing it with us.

    Hugs, Lisa A.

    P.S. I miss you. Have you been super busy I am assuming?ReplyCancel

  • AnitaSeptember 29, 2008 - 12:59 am

    WOW! Love how you use Navy, it looks so regal! Can’t wait to see the rest of the new releases!ReplyCancel

  • Linda HSeptember 29, 2008 - 1:31 am

    As usual, Becca, it is beautiful. Can’t wait to see the rest of the stamps!!!!ReplyCancel

  • PatriciaSeptember 29, 2008 - 2:36 am

    Absolutely beautiful. I am so excited about the release of the new stamps. Your design team has definitely done a great job creating excitement about the new releases.ReplyCancel

  • kimSeptember 29, 2008 - 5:58 am

    Wow! Your cards make me want to learn how to stamp. Looking forward to October 1st…. Very nice!ReplyCancel

  • DianeSeptember 29, 2008 - 6:02 am

    Becca,
    What a beautiful card. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the new releases.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • NancySeptember 29, 2008 - 6:33 am

    Beautiful, beautiful card! The airbrushing is so pretty, and I love that stamp set. Very elegant.
    Aren’t those “corner” punches great! ;)ReplyCancel

  • JanineSeptember 29, 2008 - 7:41 am

    Ok Becca talk to me about the airbrushing system.. I really have struggled with purchasing it or not. Do you like it? Is it difficult?
    Love the card too. The navy blue is perfect!
    Have a great day!ReplyCancel

  • LuAnnSeptember 29, 2008 - 11:59 am

    So gorgeous Becca. You’re talents are unbelievable. Thanks for sharing and inspiring us again.ReplyCancel

  • Kay McBrideSeptember 29, 2008 - 2:22 pm

    what a beautiful card, my father saw it and he said” she didnt make that from scratch!!” i quickly informed him oh yes she did she prob. stamped the image but she colored it and put it together!! GREAT JOB
    hugs
    kayReplyCancel

  • Stacy Twinshappy SCSSeptember 29, 2008 - 3:12 pm

    Wow! This is awesome, I love the shading and these kings are going to be a set I have to have. Love it.ReplyCancel

  • Linda C.September 29, 2008 - 3:21 pm

    Stunningly beautiful!! This card must be sent to someone who truly appreciates a gorgeous handmade card. My address is 3205……..ReplyCancel

  • JennySeptember 29, 2008 - 4:27 pm

    Whar a beautiful card Becca!! You inspire me so much and I thank you for that. What clever use of colours.
    Jenny xReplyCancel

  • GiovanaSeptember 29, 2008 - 7:09 pm

    Your card is absolutely beautiful!!!
    God bless
    GiovanaReplyCancel

  • PansySeptember 29, 2008 - 8:15 pm

    This card is absouutely stunning. I can’t wait until October 1st. This would make a wonderful Christmas card.

    TFSReplyCancel

  • Leslie MillerSeptember 29, 2008 - 11:34 pm

    What a beautiful card and a lovely stamp!ReplyCancel

  • Debbie OlsonSeptember 30, 2008 - 1:02 am

    Becca, GIRL! You take my breath away–fabulous job with the wisemen and airbrush!ReplyCancel

  • Karen wSeptember 30, 2008 - 3:18 am

    This is beautiful, wonderful coloring and placement!!ReplyCancel

  • Jerri KaySeptember 30, 2008 - 8:06 am

    This is absolutely stunning Becca, I love the raised star, and that ribbon is divine! A beautiful design with this set! My cards are always large . . . with watercolor stamps, it’s difficult to make a small card.ReplyCancel

  • EvaSeptember 30, 2008 - 11:09 am

    WOW….so prett!!!. I am so glad I got all my punches out, so I can make gorgeous creations like yours, well, something like yours…hehehe.ReplyCancel

  • Linda ESeptember 30, 2008 - 1:40 pm

    Another masterpiece, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • DebbieSeptember 30, 2008 - 1:59 pm

    This card is pure elegance the detail is amazing enough said. TFS.

    Debbie/Phx AZReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterSeptember 30, 2008 - 2:54 pm

    Just Beautiful, love the wisemen stamp, and the topper and sentiment adorner is so elegant! Neat pin too!ReplyCancel

  • Nutka1911September 30, 2008 - 2:58 pm

    Becca, I love yours cards. You have amazing hands! I love your blog!ReplyCancel

  • LazyKaySeptember 30, 2008 - 3:29 pm

    That’s beautiful!

    xxxxxxxReplyCancel

  • MelanieSeptember 30, 2008 - 7:44 pm

    Absolutely breathtaking!! I love your gorgeous Christmas card and all of the outstanding elements you tied together so beautifully!ReplyCancel

  • patonslakeSeptember 30, 2008 - 9:32 pm

    Dear Becca,
    I think the card is just lovely. As usual, I wish I had your talents.ReplyCancel

  • RosetteOctober 1, 2008 - 4:42 am

    Wow Becca!! These are amazingly beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • DawnOctober 1, 2008 - 8:57 am

    Gorgeous Xmas card – lovely colours!

    DawnReplyCancel

  • VivianOctober 1, 2008 - 10:38 am

    This card is absolutley beautiful. I love everything about it.ReplyCancel

  • Pat JOctober 1, 2008 - 2:37 pm

    What beautiful coloring/painting on this gorgeous card! And thank you for jarring my memory that corner punches can be used in straight lines, too. The Wrought Iron punch makes a beautiful border. TFSReplyCancel

  • LenoriaOctober 2, 2008 - 7:05 am

    I love the set – and your work with it. These are the types of cards that I associate with you, the more religeous type. Thank you for sharing these and this type card with everyone, it just makes me feel good seeing them!ReplyCancel

  • ShirleyoneOctober 2, 2008 - 10:09 pm

    A glorious card for a glorious event! Beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • EarlineOctober 5, 2008 - 6:18 pm

    Just loving this card and the color you choose to use beautifulReplyCancel

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 I have always loved the idea of Tussie Mussies and I finally got the opportunity to make some.  A Tussie Mussie is a small bouquet of flowers but the definition in current times also extends to the cone-shaped holder for the bouquet. 

I was actually going to make some to go on my Christmas tree and then I began thinking what a wonderful option they would be to store small gifts.  Then I remembered this ornament stand that I have had forever but have never had ornaments worthy of that kind of showcase.  I thought that if I could make a Tussie Mussie tree, it could be on display on a table near my Christmas tree and hold the trinket gifts that always seem to get trampled on or lost. 

I used the new Flourishes Birds and Vine Set, I love that set, it’s absolutely dreamy.  The vine stamp itself is huge and fits on your largest acrylic block and there is so much variety with the five different birds included in the set . . the possibilities are endless.  At any rate, I felt the foliage and the birds would give me a Christmassy, vintage feel. 

I selected a tan paper and stamped the leaves with SU Mellow Moss and singled out the flowers with a Warm Red Colorbox Chalk Inks Cat Eye.   I sponged on Antique Linen Distress Ink to vary the tone of the paper.  Then I made each cone, attaching a bell and embellishing with trim.  The Tussie Mussie is finished with a Nestability medallion featuring one of the five  wonderful birds.  To hang it I fashioned a handle out of wire and added a couple of curlycues.  Since I was on the curlycue kick, I made a long dangling curlycue and hung a bell from the end as an ornament – it helped me fill out the tree without taking too much attention off of the Tussie Mussie. 

 

Supplies:
Stamps:  Flourishes Birds and Vine Set
Paper:  Die Cuts with a View – Tan
Ink:  SU Mellow Moss, Colorbox Chalk Inks – Warm Red
Accessories:  Trim, Ribbon, Eyelets, Crinkle Gift Filler Paper, Wire 20 Gauge, Bells, Red Sticky Tape, Twine, Nestabilities

Thank you so much for stopping by.  I am working on many things  – several seem to be quite time consuming, so thanks for your patience – I’ll have things to show very soon.

 

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  • Pansy JonesSeptember 26, 2008 - 10:33 am

    OMG Becca, this is simple amazing. It could be used as a gorgeous center piece for a table. You never cease to amaze me with your talents.

    God BlessReplyCancel

  • Laura (scrapnextras)September 26, 2008 - 10:50 am

    You floor me! This is so unbelievable and gorgeous! I just want to be invited for dinner to see all these amazing pieces, although I think I would feel like a bull in a china shop! I love this, every detail from the stamped cone to the bell on the bottom! WOW!ReplyCancel

  • StefanieSeptember 26, 2008 - 11:12 am

    Absolutely Beautiful !! These would make such an Elegant Christmas tree.ReplyCancel

  • Sharon in NESeptember 26, 2008 - 11:55 am

    Oh Becca, this is so beautiful! I just think I need to see it in real life. I’ll email you my shipping address. ;)ReplyCancel

  • Ethel A.September 26, 2008 - 1:02 pm

    Very beautiful, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • JanineSeptember 26, 2008 - 1:03 pm

    OH MY GOSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! These are stunning! I hope you have a fabulous weekend planned. We are hosting a wedding shower for my our niece tomorrow so I am getting ready.
    Have a good one!!ReplyCancel

  • AnitaSeptember 26, 2008 - 1:12 pm

    Oh my stars – how cool is that!!!!ReplyCancel

  • DianeSeptember 26, 2008 - 1:15 pm

    Becca,
    One word…..STUNNING!
    And the trim, just beautiful. What a creative eye you have. WOW!

    ((HUGS))
    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • DesireeSeptember 26, 2008 - 1:31 pm

    Ohhh my…. Its so lovely and gorgeus! I love it, I think its the nicest thing I have seen lately!

    Have a nice weekend!

    From Desiree in NorwayReplyCancel

  • LorelieSeptember 26, 2008 - 1:41 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous…as always! I know you are a bus woman, but if you hop on over to my blog…you’ve been tagged.ReplyCancel

  • DeanneSeptember 26, 2008 - 2:26 pm

    oops, where did my comment go?? Can’t remember which post its on now lol!
    Well, it just said how much I like your blog and that I have added your blog link to my “who’s updated their blog?” link on my blog.
    I also said I found your blog through a link on Beate’s yahoo group. oops!! It was actually through SCS in the “share a tutorial” thread.
    Love your creative style – very inspiring, and I love the medallions. I have quite a few corner punches to try out.
    Deanne
    xxReplyCancel

  • barb schramSeptember 26, 2008 - 3:01 pm

    OMGoodness, Becca, absolutely divine! Love all your creations and let’s just add this to the list! Thank you for sharing your talent with us…I am grateful!ReplyCancel

  • NancySeptember 26, 2008 - 3:03 pm

    Ooooh…so pretty! What an imagination you have to come up with so many gorgeous things!ReplyCancel

  • carmelSeptember 26, 2008 - 4:59 pm

    becca, i stumbled upon your site one day recently and WOW your cards are truly amazing. i have looked so far back at recent posts and I find inspiration in all of them. i just wanted to thank you for sharing your knowledge and talents with us.the quality is outstanding.
    well done
    carmelReplyCancel

  • MARILYN NIMMOSeptember 26, 2008 - 6:11 pm

    What an absolutely beautiful idea. I have always loved tussie mussies and never knew quite what to do with them. What a lovely way to display them and a great use them.ReplyCancel

  • Cindy HaffnerSeptember 26, 2008 - 7:31 pm

    I’m with Laura you floor me, love your stuff girl.ReplyCancel

  • Megan LockSeptember 26, 2008 - 7:44 pm

    This is BEAUTIFUL!! What a great idea. I’m definitely adding you to my list of blogs to get inspiration from! I think your creations are just lovely. Thank you for putting them where I can see ’em!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Cindy LawrenceSeptember 26, 2008 - 8:36 pm

    Wowzers, Becca!!!!!! You are AMAZING, girlfriend! These are DIVINE!!!!ReplyCancel

  • KaySeptember 26, 2008 - 9:31 pm

    Who knew there was such a thing — Tussie Mussies! You are awesome! Do you host dinners for far-away blog friends (tee-hee)! Seriously, you outdid yourself!ReplyCancel

  • Debbie OlsonSeptember 27, 2008 - 12:55 am

    Becca, you never fail to amaze and delight!ReplyCancel

  • NancySeptember 27, 2008 - 4:12 am

    What a fabulous idea! Just amazing!ReplyCancel

  • PaulaSeptember 27, 2008 - 4:30 am

    These are so pretty that they are a nice gift in and of themselves. Love the trim you’ve used.ReplyCancel

  • LaurieSeptember 27, 2008 - 6:32 am

    Now you have us all searching for ornament stands! Just beautiful, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • Jerri KaySeptember 27, 2008 - 7:21 am

    THUD!!!! I’ve never seen anything so beautiful! Are you an interior decorator? Oh my gosh, this is just beyond anything I’ve seen. Gorgeous, stunning, breathtaking, all of the above, this is FABULOUS!ReplyCancel

  • Darlene LSeptember 27, 2008 - 8:02 am

    Stunningly elegant! I hope your share a photo of your Christmas Tree–I love the Victorian look. DarleneReplyCancel

  • jeannineSeptember 27, 2008 - 8:08 am

    OMG Becca! These are gorgeous! I love Victorian anything and decorate my tree in a Victorian theme every Christmas. This project is stunnng! I wish I had your talent. Beautiful job! Thanks for sharing!ReplyCancel

  • LaurieSeptember 27, 2008 - 9:15 am

    Wow Becca, you never cease to amaze me! Beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • Cindy H.September 27, 2008 - 9:34 am

    This is absolutely stunning!!! I saw these cones at my LSS and left them there because I had so much stuff to buy at the time. I went back shortly after and they were gone! Now, I *have* to have them after seeing your gorgeous display. I have never seen an ornament tree before – only the ones that hold single ornaments, but I’ll be on the lookout :) Thanks for sharing this lovely creation.ReplyCancel

  • edie3September 27, 2008 - 2:08 pm

    Wow, you never stop amazing me with your designs. That is beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • QSeptember 27, 2008 - 3:28 pm

    Just gorgeous!!! I love it and want to duplicate it. It’s so beautiful! Can you provide a step-by-step tutorial on how you made the tussie mussie? TIA!ReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterSeptember 27, 2008 - 5:34 pm

    they are just gorgeous, love the trim with that paper!! and you found the perfect way to display them!ReplyCancel

  • jami {sgtStamper}September 27, 2008 - 8:41 pm

    What a cool tree! I’m with Pansy – what a fab table centerpiece this would be!! These are so amazing in every little detail. You continuously amaze me!
    hugs, jamiReplyCancel

  • HelenSeptember 28, 2008 - 12:16 am

    Thanks so much for sharing your Tussie Mussie’s and directions on how you did them. I loved your stand and Kathleen on the BB came up with some possiblities. HelenReplyCancel

  • AngelSeptember 28, 2008 - 12:38 pm

    How lovely and elegant! I bet Christmas at your house is stunning!ReplyCancel

  • Nancy ParkSeptember 28, 2008 - 1:34 pm

    I have just spent a quiet Sunday afternoon going back over your older posts. You just amaze me with your use of colors and design. I am very artistic and love soft color, you inspire me to get to work! I came accross your ribbon storage idea..FANTASTIC!!! I own many of these little sets of drawers but have never thought to use them for ribbon storage. This is close to my heart as I can not even count the spools of ribbon I own, it is a RULE, I can never leave the craft store without ribbon!!ReplyCancel

  • NancyKSeptember 28, 2008 - 2:20 pm

    Oh Becca – this is another beauty you have made for Flourishes! Gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • Amy ShefferSeptember 28, 2008 - 5:02 pm

    Oh my Becca, the beauty of these is astounding! So classy and elegant. You continually amaze me with your creative ideas and flawless execution!!ReplyCancel

  • Sammie BryantSeptember 28, 2008 - 7:52 pm

    I love the Tussie Mussie’s they are gorgeous! I looked and looked for a sample of these back in May, I was looking for bridal shower favors. Maybe I called them the wrong thing, I know them as posies. I think they are so beautiful and they look so great on your tree, what a wonderful holiday addition.ReplyCancel

  • Kay McBrideSeptember 29, 2008 - 2:19 pm

    keep em coming this is so fabulous, i always look forward to see what u will create next.
    hugs.
    kayReplyCancel

  • CherylSeptember 29, 2008 - 6:52 pm

    Wow! You knocked my socks off with this design! And the tree is to die for! I always enjoy looking at your new creations, you are uber talented! Thanks so much for sharing your artistry with us!ReplyCancel

  • GiovanaSeptember 29, 2008 - 7:07 pm

    WOWWW, this is so pretty!!!!
    Amazing idea.

    God bless
    GiovanaReplyCancel

  • Leslie MillerSeptember 29, 2008 - 11:32 pm

    This is beautiful and so elegant! What a wonderful idea for how to use it, too. I can imagine you must have a lovely home considering all these gorgeous decor items you have such a flair for. I don’t think I could begin to pull something like this together. It’s absolutely divine with all its amazing details!ReplyCancel

  • Jeanne CampbellSeptember 30, 2008 - 11:57 pm

    I love the tussie mussies! So elegant and pretty. You do inspire me to try new things, thanks for your inspiration!ReplyCancel

  • Pat JOctober 1, 2008 - 1:58 pm

    I’ve read the comments and can only add “ditto” to them all. This is a beautiful display. I arrived here through the Bible Verses challenge forum and am so glad I chose to do so. TFSReplyCancel

  • Rhonda K.October 1, 2008 - 6:58 pm

    These are absolutely beautiful! What a great little treat for family and friends during the holidays.ReplyCancel

  • SusannaOctober 3, 2008 - 8:16 am

    Becca, wow. I mean really, wow.

    You were the Runner Up Craft of the Week at Card of the Week.com. You can see the original post here.

    I did use a picture from your post, with links back to the site and the original post. I hope that is OK. Please feel free to email me if you need me to change anything.

    I also have an “I was featured” on badge for you if you want it :D

    Thanks again for sharing!ReplyCancel

  • ConnieOctober 3, 2008 - 3:33 pm

    Absolutely beautiful! Your choice of colors, stamps and trim is great but the presentation is spectacular! Your talent is awesome! Thank you so much for sharing!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • susie mccormickOctober 6, 2008 - 4:36 am

    I love your site and work. You are my favorite blogger. Your work is gorgous. Do you happen to have a template for the Mussie Tussies?
    Not that mine would turn out anything like yours!!!!! Looking foward to more of your work!ReplyCancel

  • Pam FredricksonOctober 6, 2008 - 5:40 pm

    Oh my gosh!..your work is absolutely gorgeous..I would also like a template for the Mussie Tussies?..I would like to attempt some but who knows what they might look like…anxious to see what you have been working on…can hardly wait!!!ReplyCancel

  • Table centerpiece idea · Stamping @ CraftGossipOctober 14, 2008 - 9:36 pm

    […] Instructions here […]ReplyCancel

  • AnneNovember 9, 2008 - 7:27 pm

    Where did you get the stand from? It is just gorgeous, well, it became gorgeous when you added your touch of magic to it!!!
    -AnnieReplyCancel

  • cathyDecember 20, 2008 - 5:55 am

    Hi – came across your site looking for a how to on tussie mussies – love yours gorgeous – what size paper did you use
    CathyReplyCancel

  • Nancy FlecknellAugust 4, 2009 - 5:25 pm

    Someone help me, I fainted when I saw this!!! Becca, your blog title says it all girl! Excellent job!ReplyCancel

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Be on the lookout for new Our Daily Bread Design Sets!  The new release date is October 1st and there are 5 awesome new sets coming!  Kelley really shook things up for this release and has a host of different jaw dropping selections for you to choose from or snag them all!

This week you can catch a glimpse and peek, here and there, by visiting the Our Daily Bread Design Team members.  I’ll even have a sneak peak this week which is why I am kind of quiet, by the way – I’m working on schtuff.  So don’t forget to put October 1st on your calendar as a date to stop by Our Daily Bread Designs (it’s listed on my sidebar) –  I promise you won’t be disappointed.

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  • Lisa D. AthaSeptember 24, 2008 - 11:38 pm

    Ooooo. I am looking forward to that. I am planning to place an order for a couple of sets this week, but maybe I will wait and see the new sets. I am absolutely going to get the Guardian angel prayer stamp though. Love it!

    Lisa A.ReplyCancel

  • cherylSeptember 25, 2008 - 3:55 am

    FIVE!!!!??? Wowsers, can’t wait for those! I just ordered Peace on Earth and have ants in my pants waiting for that to arrive!ReplyCancel

  • Rhonda K.September 25, 2008 - 1:01 pm

    Thanks for the update! I always wanted to let you know that I got my order of punches in and can’t wait to CASE a couple of your fancy cards using the punches, they were so fabulous! Thanks!ReplyCancel

  • DianeSeptember 25, 2008 - 2:16 pm

    Becca,
    Can’t wait to see what you’ve been working on.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • LenoriaSeptember 26, 2008 - 8:33 pm

    My husband asked me today what I wanted for my birthday and Christmas and I showed him the Daily Bread stamps and told him that the stamps would be a wonderful gift! I will also tell him to check back next week for some NEW stamps.ReplyCancel

  • Clara HanniSeptember 30, 2008 - 9:39 pm

    Cannot wait to see the new stamp sets w/scripture! May God Bless Kelley for her heart in HIM!ReplyCancel
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