Flaws and Imperfections

Card making ideas by Becca Feeken using Spellbinders Floral Embossing Folder, Spellbinders Labels Fifty Two, Spellbinders Renaissance Tag One, Spellbinders Silhouette, Spellbinders Decorative Swallowtail Pennants get instructions and the full supply list at www.amazingpapergrace.com
Good morning sweet friends!  It’s truly a lovely day where I am and I hope yours is too.  I have a card to share today that is oh so, feminine and the sentiment hits the nail on the head.  Me and my temporarily one legged self is feeling so imperfect, but to sit down and make a card made me feel so good.  These dies are absolutely glorious – I’m using Spellbinders Floral Embossing Folder for an embossed background – I simply ran a white chalk ink stamp pad across to bring the embossing out.  After that I stacked up two sizes of Spellbinders Labels Fifty Two.  That’s a new shape I added to my stash and while the jury was out for a short time on the shape, I’m happy to say I’m all in with this pointed oval, rounded triangle, marquis shape.  On top of that I added Spellbinders Renaissance Tag One which ends up to be a perfect ‘behind’ layer for Spellbinders Silhouette.

Card making ideas by Becca Feeken using Spellbinders Floral Embossing Folder, Spellbinders Labels Fifty Two, Spellbinders Renaissance Tag One, Spellbinders Silhouette, Spellbinders Decorative Swallowtail Pennants get instructions and the full supply list at www.amazingpapergrace.com
I pulled the card wide pennant from Spellbinders Decorative Swallowtail Pennants for that lovely, but true sentiment from Unity Stamps.  We’re all flawed and imperfect, delightfully so; but it makes us all real.

Card making ideas by Becca Feeken using Spellbinders Floral Embossing Folder, Spellbinders Labels Fifty Two, Spellbinders Renaissance Tag One, Spellbinders Silhouette, Spellbinders Decorative Swallowtail Pennants get instructions and the full supply list at www.amazingpapergrace.com
No instructions today because this is simple stacking.  In other words from the bottom up,  5-1/2″ x 7-1/2″ base then embossing then Labels Fifty Two then Renaissance Tag One then the Silhouette and lastly add Decorative Swallowtail Pennants. In my book that equals easy card!
Card making ideas by Becca Feeken using Spellbinders Floral Embossing Folder, Spellbinders Labels Fifty Two, Spellbinders Renaissance Tag One, Spellbinders Silhouette, Spellbinders Decorative Swallowtail Pennants get instructions and the full supply list at www.amazingpapergrace.com

WR-Supplies
Rubber Stamps:  Unity Stamp Company – Everything Resides in Hope
Craft Paper: Neenah Classic Crest – Natural White – 80 lb smooth, Paper Trey Ink – Sweet Blush, Kraft
Ink:  Amuse Studio – French Roast, White
Accessories: Spellbinders Floral Embossing FolderSpellbinders Labels Fifty TwoSpellbinders Renaissance Tag OneSpellbinders SilhouetteSpellbinders Decorative Swallowtail Pennants, May Arts Velvet Ribbon, Trim from Hobby Lobby, Recollections Pearls from Michaelspost-header-bottomHave a lovely, lovely day!

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  • Patricia HowarthJuly 25, 2016 - 2:26 pm

    Hi Becca, This card is stunning, I love the effect of the embossing folder with chalk ink wiped across the embossing, really effective, the die-cut shapes are really lovely, as is the beautiful cameo. This is definitely a girlie card, and I love it !!
    Lots of love from Patricia xxReplyCancel

  • Margie vossJuly 25, 2016 - 2:33 pm

    H Ms Becca hope are getting better with your leg.remember peg leg did well with one leg lol..This card is out of the park love it.When I make cards nothing else matters take care MargieReplyCancel

  • Janet SaievaJuly 25, 2016 - 2:51 pm

    Wow, wow, wow!!! This is absolutely gorgeous! Feel better Becca!ReplyCancel

  • Christine HarropJuly 25, 2016 - 3:08 pm

    I really love the sentiment you have used today Becca. We are none of us perfect! The embossed background looks very regal and I love the silhouette. Hugs Christine xReplyCancel

  • ANN ROBBINSJuly 25, 2016 - 3:15 pm

    Ya Becca, This is a nifty ladies card!! Love it, so feminine and the tulle makes a very nice impact. Hope your foot is getting better.
    Hugs
    Mstgane
    Ann R.ReplyCancel

  • Doreen RitchieJuly 25, 2016 - 3:20 pm

    Hi Becca. There are certainly no flaws or imperfections with this card – it’s absolutely gorgeous! Make sure you rest that leg, please, and the healing will come more quickly. Best wishes
    Doreen R from Bournemouth UKReplyCancel

  • Jennifer Smith-KirkJuly 25, 2016 - 3:34 pm

    Hi Becca
    Stunning card as usual love your work x x xReplyCancel

  • Lynda Mellor aka Loopy Lynda UKJuly 25, 2016 - 5:04 pm

    Good morning Becca, you just made my day a whole lot better!!! Absolutely stunning card!!! Hope you’re resting that leg!!!
    Have a good one!!!
    Loopy LyndaxxxReplyCancel

  • Joy MossJuly 25, 2016 - 5:45 pm

    Such a delicate, sweet, feminine card! I love the velvet ribbon and the little pearls you put on. the Labels Fifty Two works great here. Gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • Yvonne NicholsonJuly 25, 2016 - 6:13 pm

    Another lovely card, love all the layers, you sure know how to put them together. LOLReplyCancel

  • Karen M. RothJuly 25, 2016 - 6:18 pm

    This card has exactly hit the nail on the head for me today. Thank you for making it and sharing your heart. Both are truly beautiful.

    According to Joel Osteen on a sermon he gave on July 10,2016, it is all about keeping the “Faith in the Middle”. Which many of us struggle with when faced with a trial, illness, or loss of some kind.

    So keep on stirring up the Faith, Becca {{{hugz}}} <3ReplyCancel

  • PAM TASJuly 25, 2016 - 6:38 pm

    What a lovely surprise to find a post today!
    Lovely feminine card just picked up the embossing folder last week
    thanks for the chalk ink tip very effective .
    Hope you are doing what you are told !!! to get the foot better
    wondering if your Mum is still there with you ….
    Hugs PamxxxxxxReplyCancel

  • BunnyJuly 25, 2016 - 6:41 pm

    The embossing folder is beautiful as are the oval dies.ReplyCancel

  • SuzzieQJuly 25, 2016 - 7:30 pm

    Oh my, such a soft and lovely card today. The new shape of the “Spellbinders Labels Fifty Two” is a perfect marriage to the “Spellbinders Silhouette” die cut. The pearls you added to the lady’s hair is a sweet touch to the design. It will not be long before you are back to walking with two good feet. I am sure the time recuperating has been long and oh, so different for you to be dependent on someone else, but you will come out of this better than you were before you surgery. You can do this!ReplyCancel

  • Wanda ThomasJuly 25, 2016 - 10:08 pm

    I can see where the shape of that die is a little daunting but you did a terrific job of showing it off. Such a beautiful card. Hope you can soon hop up and down to celebrate such creativity!ReplyCancel

  • TammieJuly 25, 2016 - 10:38 pm

    Lovely card. I pray you are healing and resting.ReplyCancel

  • RebekkaJuly 25, 2016 - 10:57 pm

    Stunning card.ReplyCancel

  • ChelseaJuly 25, 2016 - 11:16 pm

    This is such a pretty card! So feminine and frilly. One thing about instagram on the phone, I couldn’t appreciate all of the layers and dimension on the phone picture – it was just too tiny. It looks much better on my laptop! (I must be getting old….)ReplyCancel

  • DebraJuly 26, 2016 - 12:11 am

    Hi Becca.. so glad you are enjoying being shut in and using your down time to be creative! Your card sounds simple when you explain it step by step, but looks pretty fancy!ReplyCancel

  • IrisJuly 26, 2016 - 1:42 am

    Beautifully simple and absolutely delightful card. I simply adore it.
    Hope you are soon fully recovered.
    IrisReplyCancel

  • Clare WJuly 26, 2016 - 3:20 am

    Hi Becca. Tres chic and very lovely indeed. Fab embossed background and I love the bow ensemble. Keep taking it easy. Don’t get tempted to run before you can walk. JOKE!!!! You know what I mean I am sure.ReplyCancel

  • Maryann LaursenJuly 26, 2016 - 3:30 am

    HI Becca, Just such a sweet and beautiful card here again. I really love the embossed and chalked backgriund, it looks amazing, and I LOVE that sentiment too, as it reminds us all, that we ´re all imperfect, but that´s how real people are, which is good,ReplyCancel

  • Anne (UK)July 26, 2016 - 3:53 am

    That embossing really pops and sets off this card to perfection! I love it. So glad you are back to creating. Hope your recovery is going well.
    Hugs
    Anne (UK) xReplyCancel

  • Maureen KJuly 26, 2016 - 4:07 am

    Hello Becca,
    Adore the card, love the technique!!!
    Maureen xxxReplyCancel

  • Barbara TranquillaJuly 26, 2016 - 6:34 am

    Hi Becca, Such a lovely card. You do fine as a one-legged lady, must be your mother’s influence. Sorry you are still hobbling and I understand foot surgery will keep you that way for a while. I am thinking of you and send prayers your way. New dies for me used and you convinced me to get them. Thanks for the new ideas. BarbaraReplyCancel

  • Jacquie JacobsJuly 26, 2016 - 6:51 am

    Hi Becca,

    Stunning card, so many beautiful layers, love the new shape die, so pretty. You have used it well along wit hthe beautiful embossing folder. Just gorgeous.

    Love & hUgs

    Jacquie J xxxReplyCancel

  • KathyJuly 26, 2016 - 7:49 am

    So very love
    Y!!! By the way, I you new line of dies are fabulous! Just one or two more to buy and I will have them all!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Kathleen ReillyJuly 27, 2016 - 5:57 am

    Another beautiful creation. I love it

    KathleenReplyCancel

  • Earlene BostJuly 27, 2016 - 4:35 pm

    It many be easy in steps, but the vision is not. You definitely have a gift. TFS!! An awesome card!ReplyCancel

  • Paula GALEJuly 27, 2016 - 11:37 pm

    Becca
    What a beautiful card. Love the soft classic look and colour scheme to this. A winner for many occasions.ReplyCancel

  • RosemaryJuly 28, 2016 - 6:25 am

    That is so beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • Kimberly WurlJuly 28, 2016 - 9:48 am

    So sorry to hear that you are one-legged right now. I am, too! I just had achilles surgery on July 5th and the recovery is SLOW! Hope that you recover quickly!ReplyCancel

  • Ang EdwardsJuly 29, 2016 - 4:52 am

    WOW ! What a truly feminine card soooo pretty !!!
    Hope you are feeling much improved after your foot op and are enjoying having your mum to stay !
    its alovely day here in Britain too so lets all enjoy it while we can Love to you and yours Ang xReplyCancel

  • Christine MillerJuly 29, 2016 - 9:01 am

    What a sweet color combination! The dies are lovely and the pleated tulle really catches my eye. So glad you had some fun time to craft!ReplyCancel

  • JennyAugust 1, 2016 - 4:33 am

    Such a beautiful card Becca, such a lot to look at, but a lot of space too. And the colour theme is so pretty. Well i tried to make it with what i’ve got (various ovals) but didn’t look right so have ordered the Labels 52.

    I keep saying i’m not buying anymore dies…………..lolReplyCancel

  • Lois MikealAugust 12, 2016 - 10:33 am

    I am always inspired by your beautiful cards. I am encouraged to try new techniques when I see your creations.ReplyCancel

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