Hello sweet blog friends! Have you ever made a card and decided something just wasn’t right. It nags you the whole time, but you plod along on the original course, laying it down, looking at it, picking it up, laying it down, glancing at it sideways . . . You get the picture? Happens to me all the time. I’ve been waiting to use this sweet Die D-Lite Spellbinders™ Medallion One (can you say favorite?) and I knew it would be perfect to create a lacy background. Once I was done, I was pleased with the look then started piling things on, and on, and on. Long story short, when I was done, (including a huge panel with a sentiment on the front), you couldn’t see a bit of the gorgeously intricate work of the die. It was a crime I tell ya!! On the way to take pictures, I turned right back around and reconstructed. The large sentiment – in the trash; small pennant, smaller sentiment – felt much better. See, crime averted :-)
This one was really a cinch. Using a 5″ x 5″ cream panel, I cut Medallions One – four times, embellishing with pearls. To keep things from looking too boxy, I added scallops on the bottom using Spellbinders™ Classic Edges One. I added a smaller sentiment from Our Daily Bread Designs from the Away In A Manger Set; it fit wonderfully on Spellbinders™ Nested Pennants. I added another light brown panel and secured everything to a 6″ x 6″ card base. I finished up with some $1 Bin Poinsettia’s from Michaels.
| SUPPLIES I USED |
| Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs – Snowflake Sentiments Paper: Coredinations Ink: Amuse – Cranberry Accessories: Spellbinders™ Medallion One, Spellbinders™ Classic Edges One, Spellbinders™ Nested Pennants, Hug Snug Seam Binding (cream), Button, Recollections Flat Pearls, Maya Roads Triple Pearl Pin, Michaels 1$ Bin Poinsettias |
Thanks so much for stopping by!! Sending big hugs!
I’d say wise woman!!!!!
Not sure what the other one looked like, but this is beautiful!
So pretty, Becca…I think it would look even better if you placed your lovely flower over the medallion in the lower right hand corner and let the pennant flow from there. I think it would give it some ballast…there’s still something not quite balanced here….although it is beautiful!
Absolutely stunning!
That is a beauty! Glad your crime wave was averted and the beautiful background can be shown off as it should be!
Yes, it would have been an absolute crime to cover up such beautiful work.
You’re so funny! I love the card and the sentiment. Merry Christmas, Becca. I hope 2013 is a wonderful year for you.
Trisha
You are so funny! But, yes, I’m glad you did allow the lacey medallions to shine in your final design. They are lovely! You are just a design genius, Becca!
I’ll bet the first one was brilliant, too. But I get this problem on every card. This is stupendous, Becca – thanks for all your inspiration.
Love it ! I want that Medallion…you make things look so easy to do. Thanks for sharing!
LOL….I r-e-a-l-l-y needed a good laugh today…thanks for making me laugh….been there, done that with overdoing it…sometimes I don’t know when to stop. Gorgeous card you made! The other one was probably just as pretty, but I understand what you are saying….I do that with background cardstocks….cover up too much of it to a point that I wonder why did I bother using it? LOL
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Well worth the re-work, this looks fabulous now! Love that stunning stickpin you used!!
So pretty! I love it the way it is now though I have no doubt the other way was gorgeous too. But you’re right. It would be a shame to cover up such a beautiful design.
Beautiful card!
Where is the nested pennant?
I can imagine the situation when we are not happy whith the result ?…
But when it is easy it is because another time it was difficult.
I thing it is acquiring experience.
You work hard but now your card is really nice.
Thanks for sharing.
Nice to hear someone with your expertise still has days like this! Beautiful result, Becca.
Another beauty. You never cease to amaze me.
I rethink, rework, and second guess nearly every card I make. Sometimes they get changed, but sometimes on second look they stay just as they are!
So glad you are back with us. I missed you. Hoping you are feeling well.
I have done that also. But your end result is beautiful. Just the right amount of things on it. And the die is great. Edna
Just beautiful – – as usual. I know how that goes when you keep looking at what you have done and something isn’t quite right. I’ve had cards sitting for over a week that I keep “peeking” at to see if something has changed. Not sure if I think a “card fairy” will come and fix something or what but I sure can relate to the feeling. You are amazing!!
Beautiful!
Gorgeous
And with the crime averted, it turned out beautiful. You do such gorgeous work! Hope you have beautiful and wonderful holidays.
SUPER JOB “OFFICER BECCA!!!!!!!!!!!!” :) LOOOOOOOOOOOVE your card!!!!!!!!! :)
Such a very attractive card using medallion one. Your papercrafting brilliance is unparalleled, Becca. Have a blessed Christmas and so much joy for the year ahead. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful! What more is there to say.
That is one beautiful card! Have a wonderful Merry Christmas! Oh, and wise woman seek Him, too.
Beautiful card, enjoyed the story that went along with it :D The die you used on this card is great…I would never think of using it multiple times like you did!!
So very glad you avoided prosecution for the terrible crime of “something not being quite right”! Have been there and done that as well. Sometime I just have to let the card sit there overnight and wait for the new day to inspire me to correct whatever the error was. Funny how the dawn of a new day can give you inspiration. Guess you don’t always have that luxury if you are trying to meet a deadline. Anyway, I am so happy that your recent surgery did nothing to take away your great sense of humor. Blessings & Hugs.
Absolutely gorgeous (as all your creations are). If I had just a pinch of your talent I would be so happy. Love all your beautiful creations. Happy holidays and best wishes for a fantastic 2013.
You are a “wise” women!! Wonderful card!!
Becca: By accident came across your dimensional snowflake ornament and the tutorial. What a beautiful creation. You have a gift and bless you for sharing it with others.
Very elegant card!
This is just absolutely gorgeous Becca, that´s all I can say, cause I dont know better words to describe it.
SIMPLY AMAZING WHAT CAN HAPPEN FROM ONE LITTLE DIE!! AWESOME CARD, BECCA.
Mstgane
Ann
This card is so pretty, keep them coming
I love the card you made, the new die makes such a beautiful cut.
Wishing you and your family a blessed Christmas!
-Maryellen
that die makes for a lovely background and your flower is lovely, great find!
What a fabulous card, Ms. crime-stopper! No doubt the ditched on was great too. You just have the touch! No piece of cardstock or ribbon is immune. You simply work your magic and it becomes a beautiful work of art. Have a wonderful rest of the day and thanks again for the millionth time for sharing your masterpieces with us.
I agree, less is more in this case. Beautiful card.
This is Gorgeous! What a wonderful die!
Gorgeous card and I love how you have cut the medallion 4 times – such a great idea! So glad to see I’m not the only one who “redos” on the way to the photo booth.
Becca: Your cards are ALWAYS so beautiful! You really have a gift. I am never disappointed when I hop over to see you. Have an Christmas holiday.
what a beautiful card. Whatever you do it always beautiful.
Yes, sometimes less really is more although that is very hard for me to do! Thanks for the great idea of repeating these cuts. I am wondering how you determined that exact placement. Gonna have to work on that. Beautiful job!
That Medallions One background is simply stunning Becca. I could only wish to come close to your craft crimes! Merry Christmas!
I have followed you for a “very” long time and have you at the top of my favorites along with my daughter. Love, love you. That said, all of the sudden I was looking at your latest cards and saying, “too much”. So when you said it yourself with this latest card I thought, oh she is seeing it. I am saying this with love and will always keep you at the top of my list. elli
Becca what a beautiful card. I love the pretty flower and i also love your stick pins you make. Great job.
Totally divine Becca – this is one of my favourite Die D’Lites – it looks divine like this! Love the shimmer on the flower too! LOVE IT! {{{hugs}}}
Hi Becca
It’s comforting to know that even the best of the designers struggle at times, I had a good chuckle at your description of how things just weren’t right. I am going through the same thing this very morning making a card for one of my brothers….. hope mine comes out at least half as nice as yours did.
Thanks for the inspiration you have provided for the past year. I love your creativity and your sense of humor.
Jeannine
Have a Blessed and Healthy Christmas, you talented gal, you!
Lovely! It is so delicate and I love the saying is one I have been looking for. Often to order supplies. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
I love your stick pens that you have on your cards. May I ask where you get your supplies to put them together.
Great Christmas cards, I love to see all the wonderful talent that you share.
Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Love this medallion die too, and I definitely got a chuckle out of your title “Crime Averted.” lol Glad to see you back at it again. Hope you are feeling much better and have a wonderful Christmas with family and friends, Becca! Hugs, Kelly xoxo
Merry merry Christmas Becca, have so enjoyed your beautiful cards, look forward to them every day, these Christmas works of art are exquisite, and you really explain so well how you do each card. Thanks for all you do and I hope you and your family have the best Christmas and New Year!