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With all the work on circles, I had one of these small circles sitting off to the side that I had experimented with and it became the inspiration for this card.  Glad I was finally able to get it out of my head.  The concept for the card was in my head, but I orginally had a different sentiment picked out.  Once I thought about it a bit, this sentiment came to mind and I realized it was perfect!

The punch I used on the circles is EK Success Intricate Iris and it is punched four times on each circle.  I’m still having fun with circles and I hope you are too!

Supplies:
Stamps:  Stampourri (Retired), Background – Magenta
Paper:  Bazzill
Ink:  Colorbox Chalk – Chestnut Roan, Colorbox Pigment Ink – Merlot
Accessories:  Bling, Ribbon, Nestabilities, EK Success Punch

 I have a busy day, but will check in with you later!! Thanks so much for stopping by!

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  • KarenSeptember 9, 2008 - 7:49 am

    Your talent and creativity continue to amaze me. I am sure if I looked up the phrase “think outside the box” I would find your picture. Thank you for not only sharing your beautiful work but for sharing how you achieve it with us. Your video was great.ReplyCancel

  • SueSeptember 9, 2008 - 8:12 am

    Becca – Your cards are just gorgeous. I’m so hoping I can pick up some tips from you and thank you again for that tutorial the other day about punching a circle with corner punches. You do beautiful work.ReplyCancel

  • Hege-Annie SimonsenSeptember 9, 2008 - 8:25 am

    Wow! I just love your creativity!! Wonderful card!! So great, the sentiment you’ve chosen to go with it!!!!!! Wish you a wonderful day!!ReplyCancel

  • lengowSeptember 9, 2008 - 8:54 am

    Oh no !!!

    Another miracle !!!!

    Becca – I love Your works.ReplyCancel

  • AnitaSeptember 9, 2008 - 9:21 am

    Totally gorgeous!!!ReplyCancel

  • AmySeptember 9, 2008 - 9:57 am

    Becca,

    You are so talented. Thanks for sharing your inspirations with us. I love the verses you use as well. I look forward to seeing more of your work!ReplyCancel

  • LoniSeptember 9, 2008 - 10:02 am

    Beautiful work, as usual, Becca. I love how you experiment with punches so we can benefit from your time, effort, creativity and mistakes!

    One question: I believe you mentioned this recently but do you think you could give the dimensions of your cards in the card credits? I think you said they’re pretty big. I generally make cards to mail and dimensions are a big factor these days. Ta, luv!ReplyCancel

  • BarbSeptember 9, 2008 - 10:36 am

    Gee Becca- I just about fell out of my chair! I am speechless! There are just no words to describe how beautiful this is, how artistic it is, and how heart warming it is. I just love the sentiment- too bad it’s retired :(.

    ~BarbReplyCancel

  • AnnSeptember 9, 2008 - 11:12 am

    ohhhhhhhhh how do you do it. Another stunningly beautiful card.

    Ann xxxReplyCancel

  • GigiSeptember 9, 2008 - 11:37 am

    Absolutely stunning! Your vision on how to use those punches is incredible! Thank you for sharing how you did that! I can’t wait to try it myself.ReplyCancel

  • Cathy B.September 9, 2008 - 12:33 pm

    So very beautiful, Becca. I love your choice of colors.

    Cathy B.ReplyCancel

  • Kay McBrideSeptember 9, 2008 - 2:33 pm

    love the design and colors. beautiful card. sentiment is very special. tfs
    hugs
    kayReplyCancel

  • KaySeptember 9, 2008 - 2:37 pm

    Anyone who knows me, knows I am rarely speechless … but with your work I am always a click away from it! WOW – you do beautiful work. I hope our paths cross in person someday, although I already feel like a friend. Your sweet personality comes across in your designs, and I love that! Do you ever have a bad day?! Keep up the good work, Becca.ReplyCancel

  • JanineSeptember 9, 2008 - 3:04 pm

    Oh my!!! This is gorgeous. The colors are so rich!! And that sentiment is just beautiful!!!
    Have a wonderful evening Becca!!ReplyCancel

  • DianeSeptember 9, 2008 - 3:19 pm

    Becca,
    Love’n all the ways you are using those punches. And the sentiment on the beautiful card…heartwarming.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • JudySeptember 9, 2008 - 3:39 pm

    What a neat way to use the circles and your ribbon! Awesome sentiment too!ReplyCancel

  • MrsHSeptember 9, 2008 - 4:24 pm

    Good evening, Becca. Your creation today is stunning. When I look at it the colours give me a warm glow just like the thoughts behind the sentiment which I love. I have been blessed with a loving, caring family which is continuing to grow through the youngest members and I find this text very apt. Your presentation of the family circle is wonderful as always.ReplyCancel

  • jami {sgtStamper}September 9, 2008 - 5:24 pm

    Becca – you are the punch queen!!! That sentiment is absolutely perfect with this, and I just love how you did the ribbons woven through them. Your cards are some of my all time favorites!
    Hugs, JamiReplyCancel

  • QSeptember 9, 2008 - 6:43 pm

    Becca… Wow. I’m speechless – the card is beautiful and the colors you used are perfect. Thank you for continuing to share your talent and creativity with us.ReplyCancel

  • Virginia AndersonSeptember 9, 2008 - 8:21 pm

    Becca, this is definitely one of my all time favorites of your cards! The circle ‘message’ is accented and featured wonderfully with the other punched circles and ribbon accent! LOVELY! The circles seem smaller than some previous ones as it appears you punched four times instead of either. Hate to add to your tasks, but appreciate how you teach with each card. IF you have time to note the size of the circles before you punch, would appreciate it. THANKS for sharing your talent and posting GOOD messages with your cards. Very uplifting! Something I look forward to everytime I look at your blog.
    VA in AZReplyCancel

  • hbSeptember 9, 2008 - 9:08 pm

    Becca, this is just BEYOND gorgeous!!! I love coming here!!!ReplyCancel

  • Debi NicolSeptember 9, 2008 - 9:13 pm

    Becca, what a blessing I have found as I stumbled upon your blog…you are awesome! Your creations are directly inspired by God. Thank you so much for sharing them with all the world.
    Debi NicolReplyCancel

  • barb schramSeptember 9, 2008 - 11:31 pm

    What a wonderful sentiment that is carrried through in your card design! Another beauty, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • DiannSeptember 9, 2008 - 11:37 pm

    Becca, this is a gorgeous card and the sentiment is heart-warming! I love coming to your site to see what creativity you will share next. It is just my most favorite site!ReplyCancel

  • AngiSeptember 10, 2008 - 3:51 am

    Love how you threaded the ribbon through the punched circles!

    So, Becca, just how long do you paper craft each day? You have so many great cards!

    And how do you organize your scraps and leftovers? I am always looking for ways to use up everything and to organize my supplies and tools! Maybe you could do a post on that? :]ReplyCancel

  • minervaSeptember 10, 2008 - 5:10 am

    I have just found your blog.
    Firstly let me congratulate you on a fantastic tutorial.
    I am loving all of your cards.
    I will definitely be stopping by more often.
    Would love to know the size of circles and the size of the overall card you used in this project.

    MinervaReplyCancel

  • JocelynSeptember 10, 2008 - 5:55 am

    Becca, I just recently discovered your blog and I’m loving all your creations! You are soooo creative! And I love the sentiments that you use! Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent with us!ReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterSeptember 10, 2008 - 7:08 am

    I always get excited to see what you have come up with next and you surprise me everytime with such an awesome card, love your punch outs, sooooo cool! and the way you did the ribbon is so pretty!ReplyCancel

  • JoaniSeptember 10, 2008 - 7:14 am

    Oh Becca! What a beautiful card. I love the colors, and the way you made the pattern with the ribbon. When I stare at paper it never tells me to do what you do. Each and every one of your cards are works of art!
    Hugs,
    JoaniReplyCancel

  • WendySeptember 10, 2008 - 8:26 am

    Becca
    This card is absolutely georgeous as are all your cards. I get so much inspiration from looking at your cards. Would it be possible to get the measurements of the circles please.I look forward to your creations everyday.You are amazing!!!!
    Wendy BReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. AthaSeptember 10, 2008 - 10:51 am

    Becca,

    The first thing that popped into my head when I saw this was “Oh, wow”. This is simply breathtaking. What an awesome saying, and what a great idea you had weaving the ribbon through the beautiful punch design that you used. I love it!

    LisaReplyCancel

  • AngelSeptember 10, 2008 - 4:07 pm

    This is just beautiful. I love it!ReplyCancel

  • Laura (scrapnextras)September 10, 2008 - 6:13 pm

    You are so creative! WOW…I am just loving all the things you are doing with these corner punches…I must try it! I love this…beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • DawnSeptember 12, 2008 - 9:09 am

    Just stunning – those colours together are heavenly!ReplyCancel

  • Rhonda K.September 12, 2008 - 4:33 pm

    That is a very beautiful card. I love the circles with the ribbon pulled through them. This is a fabulous design that I have never seen before. So original and very elegant! Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Lori CraigSeptember 13, 2008 - 12:59 pm

    Becca, this is beautiful! Love all of your intricate work!ReplyCancel

  • Gay FerlandSeptember 13, 2008 - 3:57 pm

    Oh my goodness! How do you do it?? I would love to crawl up in a corner in your studio to watch how you create your magic!! You are so, so talented and very blessed!! Thank you for sharing with the rest of us!!
    Gay FerlandReplyCancel

  • TonyaSeptember 14, 2008 - 10:36 am

    Wow these are amazing. I will be looking for that punch so I can play with these designs.

    TFS!ReplyCancel

  • FrancineMarch 14, 2009 - 6:01 pm

    Looking at these designs is just amazing! You are a very talented person, I hope I can make something as nice as you do. thank you for sharing your wonderful designs.

    luvstampsReplyCancel

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It’s that time again!!  Time for the Divine Design Challenge which is a Bible Verse Challenge where many stampers have made a commitment to offer a card or project on the 8th of each month that includes scripture holding special meaning to them.  You can read more about the challenge on Lori Craig’s blog  here.  Like me, anyone can participate, and the cards are also being posted on Splitcoaststampers under the keyword BVC08.  Although it doesn’t resemble what I had in my mind, this card was a pure pleasure to work on.

I had the opportunity to use another of my new Cuttlebug embossing folders.  This one was the Lace Tree which is a solitary triangle shaped Christmas Tree.  What, you don’t see it?  It’s there . . . I embossed the bottom of the tree, upside down, onto each corner of my card panel.   In other words the curly que that is the very bottom of the tree falls toward the center of my card, it’s just mostly covered (this time).  Here’s what the whole embossing folder looks like.

 I’m addicted to those to those fun, fun medallions and used this corner punch this time.  If you want to see the video on how to do this easily, just check HERE.

 

 

 

Supplies:
Stamps:  Sentiment – Stampabilities
Paper:  Coredinations, Bazzill
Ink:  Martha Steward – Dusk Blue
Accessories:  Cuttlebug Embossing Folder – Lace Tree, Nestabilities, EK Success Victorian Lace Corner Punch, Ribbon, Gold Pearls

Happy Monday!!

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  • CarinSeptember 8, 2008 - 7:23 am

    Becca, Your cards are just so beautiful… if this wasn’t what you had in mind it took you to a good place!ReplyCancel

  • Sammie BryantSeptember 8, 2008 - 8:20 am

    I found your website last night and then spent at least 2 or more hours looking, drooling and then wishing I could be half as talented as you are. I love your style, it’s so classy and beautiful. I’m a bow person and I really like the bows you’ve made with spectacular ribbon. You are so good, how in the world do you come up with all of those different ideas? Being that I am aslo a Christian I know that your talent comes from God but gosh all I can think of is that I stood in the wrong line when they gave out extra creativity gene, or maybe you took it all, lol. Thank you for sharing, I plan to visit your blog often, it is now on my favorite’s list!ReplyCancel

  • Pam aka/YorkieMomSeptember 8, 2008 - 9:14 am

    Oh Becca…………I’ve got to quit coming here!LOL I keep finding products you use that I want to buy….girlfriend you are going to bankrupt me! Beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • JanineSeptember 8, 2008 - 9:24 am

    OH MY GOSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wait until you see the one I did… Same punch!! LOL
    How funny is this!! Your card is gorgeous Becca.!! I think mine is posting tomorrow.
    With all the anniversary celebration happening I think it was put up for then. Keep an eye out and tell me what you think!!
    Have a great day!!
    JanineReplyCancel

  • lengowSeptember 8, 2008 - 9:54 am

    Beautiful card !!!!

    You have amazing ideas and professional accessories.

    You + ideas + accessories = Paradise for eyes !!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Susan LankfordSeptember 8, 2008 - 10:06 am

    Thanks so much, Becca…very nice tutorial!ReplyCancel

  • Denise ~ Paper PonderingsSeptember 8, 2008 - 10:13 am

    Can you sell me some of your creativity…just package it up into a small box for me, would you please? This is gorgeous! And I know I would never have thought of it myself!!!ReplyCancel

  • AttySeptember 8, 2008 - 10:45 am

    Becca another outstanding card. You amaze me with all the ways you find to use your toys. You’re such an inspiration. TFS all your wonderful creations and ideas.
    DonnaReplyCancel

  • Kay McBrideSeptember 8, 2008 - 12:02 pm

    i think i have a punch like this and may have to try this. i ordered 2 of the holiday punches and the border punches and the gratitude set. thanks to your site. i did not know they were out. have not been hitting the shopping sites lately. i love that christmas one. oh i also got me some long rect. nest. the WHOLE set now i can really make some becky cards!!beautiful card you will be on cuttlebugs design team before u know it. you are teaching me more and more ways to use my supplies, thanks a bunch.
    hugs and more hugs
    kayReplyCancel

  • AnnSeptember 8, 2008 - 12:05 pm

    oh just amazing yet again – you got me totally addicted to those punched medallions too. You are so inspiring.

    The ones I have done are on my blog – a mere shadow of your fantastic work but I try.

    Please keep inspiring us all with your gorgeous gorgeous cards – they take my breath away everytime you post.

    Ann xxxReplyCancel

  • BonnieSeptember 8, 2008 - 1:31 pm

    Hi Becca,
    It rained most of the week-end so guess what I was doing….medallions over and over again. What fun.
    You have introduced me to nestabilities, could you tell me the size that you use and do they emboss at the same time as the cut.
    Thanks for sharing over and over again.
    BonnieReplyCancel

  • MrsHSeptember 8, 2008 - 1:49 pm

    Good evening, Becca- Another enthralling card- I really do find fascinating the different ways with which you use your tools. I would just never think of using them in those ways. This one is so pretty. I have the lace tree so I must try your innovative idea and see what I produce – (said with tongue in cheek).

    Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful ideas and techniques.ReplyCancel

  • Linda C.September 8, 2008 - 1:53 pm

    OMgoodness! This is beyond GORGEOUS! I just purchased that scripture stamp but haven’t used it yet. Thanks for the inspiration!ReplyCancel

  • LoriSeptember 8, 2008 - 2:55 pm

    Becca, You deserve a medal!!! I just love what you have done with these punches and I have shared the link to your blog on miine! I think all stampers should see your beautiful creations! I am in love with them and playing with these with my punches. Big HugsReplyCancel

  • DianeSeptember 8, 2008 - 5:51 pm

    Becca,
    Applause, applause!!!
    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • Lisa LSeptember 8, 2008 - 6:02 pm

    Your creativity is beyond amazing! Not only are your medallions awesome, but I love how you used this CB folder. I never would have thought to do that! Thank you for sharing your ideas!ReplyCancel

  • jamiSeptember 8, 2008 - 6:09 pm

    Becca – you have such creativity and ingenuity! I always leave your blog completely impressed! I really must invest in some corner punches now that I’ve seen your amazing creations!!

    I have an award for you on my blog!

    Hugs, JamiReplyCancel

  • BarbSeptember 8, 2008 - 7:12 pm

    Awesome as always!!! Ha, I finally have a punch that you have and I have that embossing folder too- what a unique way to look at it. Have a blessed week!
    ~BarbReplyCancel

  • ShirleyoneSeptember 8, 2008 - 10:08 pm

    Very pretty, Becca. Love what you do with punches.ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. AthaSeptember 8, 2008 - 10:39 pm

    Oh, Becca, it is positively breathtaking. I adore it. You must have the greatest tools to work with in your craft space. Can I come over and play with them? haha. Wow, seriously, you have a vision that not all people have. Certainly one of God’s gifts to you. Can’t wait to see your next creation.

    Lisa A.ReplyCancel

  • AshleySeptember 9, 2008 - 12:00 am

    This is so pretty! I love all the texture and the layers!ReplyCancel

  • Hege-Annie SimonsenSeptember 9, 2008 - 3:28 am

    Just beautiful!!! Amazing what you do with your punches! :)ReplyCancel

  • DianeSeptember 9, 2008 - 5:51 am

    Becca, I’ve been drooling over your punched circle frames. THANK YOU for the GREAT tutorial. You did an amazing job for your first one. It was perfect. Clear, easy to follow, easy to see–just terrific. You go girl!

    Your cards are just breathtaking. Thank for sharing them and helping us learn so many new tricks. Thanks for the links to the punches. Eight of them are waiting in my cart. Just wanted to check out your tutorial to make sure I can do it. You are phenomenal!ReplyCancel

  • AngelSeptember 9, 2008 - 6:59 am

    Just beautiful!!! I love your medalions and have to try it. And I have this punch. YEAH!ReplyCancel

  • crystal joySeptember 9, 2008 - 7:46 am

    Becca,

    You really truly have a gift girl! Your cards are simply gorgeous and inspiring. I have been going through a difficult time with my health and although I am making tons of cards for my church and sending a card weekly to my Chemo buddy I never receive cards so I come and look at yours and imagine it was for me that I am inscribed on the palm of my father’s hands, He knows all about me. Thanks for the reminder. Now I do have both the folder and the punch you used here so maybe I can make myself one. I would never have thought to use the folder on the corners thanks for the idea.ReplyCancel

  • AmySeptember 9, 2008 - 9:52 am

    Hi Becca!

    I am so glad that I found your site via Jennifer McGuire’s. It is always a treat to recieve an e-mail from your site. I know there will be something special to look at. And I still don’t believe you find your ribbon in the $1 bin at Michael’s.ReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterSeptember 9, 2008 - 10:10 am

    Just Beautiful, love the way you used the ribbon and your medallions are just gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • MarilynYSeptember 9, 2008 - 12:04 pm

    Your work is an inspirational guide for me….not only for the biblical tone but for the usage of all the various tools. Your imagination and fore sight is beyond extraordinary…..it’s a gift that few have. To take a corner punch and transform it into a circular pattern is talent. I’ve been admiring your work for some time now and am always just awed by your creations. You have really received a gift from God. Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Cathy B.September 9, 2008 - 12:45 pm

    Such magnificent beauty on such a small palette is continually amazing!

    Thank you for sharing with us, Becca.

    Cathy B.ReplyCancel

  • Debi NicolSeptember 9, 2008 - 9:23 pm

    this is my favorite scripture…have a pix on my wall. This is so special.
    Debi NicolReplyCancel

  • JoaniSeptember 10, 2008 - 7:12 am

    How very pretty. Even the ribbon colors match your card! Oh, what a talent you are!!!
    Hugs,
    JoaniReplyCancel

  • NancySeptember 10, 2008 - 8:05 am

    Becca, your cards are amazing, breathtaking! What a talented lady you are. I stalk your site everyday now since I found it! Thanks for sharing your beautiful work!ReplyCancel

  • DebbySeptember 10, 2008 - 11:06 am

    Love this! Can you tell me what size the card panel is that you embossed with the tree? I tried a coupole of different ways and couldn’t get mine to look as good as yours! Thanks for sharing such wonderful projects with us.ReplyCancel

  • wendypSeptember 10, 2008 - 3:50 pm

    Wow, your cards are just stunning!!!ReplyCancel

  • TRSeptember 12, 2008 - 12:13 pm

    Have I told you lately how amazingly creative you are?ReplyCancel

  • Lori CraigSeptember 13, 2008 - 1:01 pm

    Becca, this is gorgeous. I love your scripture selection! The ribbon is gorgeous… LOVE IT!ReplyCancel

  • shirley willettsSeptember 17, 2008 - 8:19 am

    Becca, For the love of me I cannot work out how you have cut your pieces of embossing to make the background. I have the lace tree folder but just cant work it out! I think it takes someone with genius like you to work that one out.ReplyCancel

  • EarlineOctober 5, 2008 - 6:13 pm

    Hello Becca just stumble on to your website what am amazing card you design thanks for showing us your stuff. It is beginning to look a lot like christmas I am getting excitedReplyCancel

  • Debbie OlsondDecember 1, 2008 - 5:33 pm

    Gorgeous, Becca! I love your out-of-the box thinking!ReplyCancel

  • MarianJanuary 21, 2009 - 9:24 pm

    I’m with you shirley…I just can’t figure it out and it’s driving me crazy! lol…that card is fabulous!ReplyCancel

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Hey there!  I’m going through emails today and quite a few people have asked which punches I used on the recent circle cards, so I decided to post them quickly.  I hate that EK Success doesn’t put the punch names on the punches, I’ll have to remedy that by marking those in my stash, but anyways I located names and pictures so that I could pass on to you.  Hope this helps!!

Here are the punches I used on recent cards – 

 

Graceful Heart Corner Adorner 
 

               

 

       Fountain of Fun – Corner Adorner

 

 

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  • Pam aka/YorkieMomSeptember 8, 2008 - 8:31 am

    Becca, thanks so much for doing this! I was out craft shopping on Saturday and picked up one of the EK Corner Adorners. I know what you mean about them not putting the name on the item….Martha Stewart border punches don’t either, so I’ve got to where I just put a white file label on the bottom of the item with the item name, because people were asking me also! Once again, thanks!ReplyCancel

  • DianeSeptember 8, 2008 - 5:56 pm

    Becca,
    Another Thank You.
    I love it when I can use something in a different way. Even better when I have all those punches. (My DH thanks you as well).
    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • DiannSeptember 9, 2008 - 3:29 am

    Becca, I visit daily and have just gotten brave enough to respond about your beautiful cards – you are such an inspiration! I do hope you will share with us how you make and attach your lovely bows. I’ve enjoyed seeing how you use punches to the fullest! DiannReplyCancel

  • DianeSeptember 9, 2008 - 6:24 am

    Becca, This is all so helpful. The link to EK Success–oh, oh…I’m in trouble now! Your video was great. At the end of it you showed some of the edge punches. Could you do an edge indentification post as well and link us to some of the edges you showcased there. That was fabulous. Love your idea for organizing your nesties and how you kept you edge samples. Your blog has always been a huge source of inspiration…now it’s quickly becoming a wonderful source of instruction. Thanks for all the time it takes to produce such helpful information.ReplyCancel

  • JoaniSeptember 10, 2008 - 7:11 am

    Thank you Becca. After I watched your video tutorial I ran downstairs and made a medallion! You are such an inspiration to me. I can only hope that some day I am 1/2 as talented as you are!
    Hugs,
    JoaniReplyCancel

  • LazyKaySeptember 17, 2008 - 1:45 am

    I love that card and the sentiment is beautiful.

    xxxxxxxReplyCancel

  • JeanAugust 8, 2009 - 9:58 am

    I love your work, it’s always so elegant and thoughtful. It’s the sentiments and the verses you use that keep me coming back though~they appeal to the spirit. Thank you for sharing your time and talents.ReplyCancel
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