Heartfelt Thanks

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Hi there blog friends!! I had a quiet but wonderful Easter and hope you did too!! I decided to start my mojo this week by jumping in on the Mojo Monday 188 sketch. I love the sketch – there’s usually a round element and it lends itself well to pearls, so what a way for a gal to indulge, right?!?  I picked out some the Girls Paperie paper that I’ve been raving about for the last several weeks, you know I’m determined not to hoard it.  So far it looks like I’m breaking the horrible cycle, lol!!  I used  it along with some paper from the Paper Company for an easy to put together card that’s feels a little bit shabby.  I often feel like I’m getting into a rut, so this is a nice morning stretch.  How about you?  Do you feel you need to stretch to keep from doing the same thing?


I think my favorite part of the card is the underlying doily!!  It’s made with two of the Spellbinders Lotus Pendants and then I layered it with Spellbinders Floral Doily Motifs and Spellbinders Standard Circles LG.  There’s another punch of red on the right hand side of the card with Spellbinders Floral Doily Accents.  I pulled out my tiniest pearls today and I think it gives the card a little bit of sparkle.  I ran a border punch along the bottom of my card today, just to break up the pace of what I normally do.

SUPPLIES I USED
Stamps: Studio G
Paper:  The Girls Paperie
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black, Antique Linen Distress Ink
Accessories: Spellbinders Lotus Pendants, Spellbinders Floral Doily Motifs, Spellbinders Standard Circles LG. Spellbinders Floral Doily Accents, Prima Flowers, Recollections Pearls, Button, Seam Binding, Martha Stewart Blossom Eyelets Border Punch

Well that’s all for me today friends!!  Here’s to hoping your week is spectacular and that you break outside your routine and stretch!!

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  • Pam HApril 25, 2011 - 8:33 am

    This is so beautiful! Love the dies that you used. The medallion is awesome!ReplyCancel

  • VivaceApril 25, 2011 - 8:43 am

    Lovely! I love the red of this card. The mixture of patterns works really well. As usual, beautiful work.ReplyCancel

  • bonnie weissApril 25, 2011 - 8:44 am

    Kind of different from your usual, Becca … but no less stunning! The gingham caught my eye and normally that is not a pattern I would think of you using; but it so works. Love the border punch at the bottom.ReplyCancel

  • KelleyApril 25, 2011 - 8:46 am

    Another beautiful card, Becca. Personally, I’m not a red person, however, on this card I like it. Must be the Becca Touch. :)ReplyCancel

  • Mrs. HamApril 25, 2011 - 8:48 am

    Beautiful card, Becca.ReplyCancel

  • SuAnneApril 25, 2011 - 8:49 am

    How beautiful. My second fav. color combo too – blue and red. Love the effect of the layered pendant dies. Very cool as usual, Becca. Thank you for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • SuAnneApril 25, 2011 - 8:53 am

    Oh AND – I forgot to comment on two of my other favorites featured on this card too – the print paper you stamped on – LOVE using old books for things like this – and I also love the way you punched out the “naked” part of the card at the bottom. Becca, I can always count on you for new inspiration. Thank you.ReplyCancel

  • chrisApril 25, 2011 - 8:53 am

    oh my gosh…just beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • Amy A.April 25, 2011 - 8:57 am

    Such a beautiful start to a Monday! Absolutely love the Lotus spellbinder die layered look! Thks for sharing and have a sunny week!ReplyCancel

  • Amy A.April 25, 2011 - 9:00 am

    Such a beautiful start for this week, with this gorgeous card!
    Thanks for sharing…have a great week.ReplyCancel

  • WillowApril 25, 2011 - 9:01 am

    Another beauty!! Think I will jump on over to Mojo Monday (thanks for sharing that site by the way) and get my week going as well! You have a great one your own self!!!ReplyCancel

  • Brenda OsmanApril 25, 2011 - 9:02 am

    Just beautiful. Every day I can’t wait to see what wonderful new card you’ve created. Thank you!ReplyCancel

  • Sheila - UKApril 25, 2011 - 9:06 am

    An absolute stunner Becca! Like you we had a nice quiet Easter…just the sort I like.

    Love Sheila xxxReplyCancel

  • Nellie RoseApril 25, 2011 - 9:07 am

    oh wow lady, I do love your cards! I wish I had a little bit of your talent.
    Have a great day…ReplyCancel

  • SusanApril 25, 2011 - 9:11 am

    You certainly have an eye for layouts! Love all the nestabilities you use.ReplyCancel

  • Evette K. CiampoApril 25, 2011 - 9:34 am

    Yes the pearls are just the thing on the card. You did jump out of your usual box but did a great job of it!! Beautiful card Becca. Thank you for sharing with us as usual. You are one of the most inspirational card makers I know. You have helped me so much.ReplyCancel

  • JeanApril 25, 2011 - 9:38 am

    Another beautiful card. You always inspire to get out of the rut and try something different. Thank you for sharing!ReplyCancel

  • Naomi A. of ColoradoApril 25, 2011 - 9:40 am

    Lovely, this card could be so much used for other occassions…Thanks for sharing!
    BlessingsReplyCancel

  • Stacey G.April 25, 2011 - 9:50 am

    This is gorgeous Becca! I have been enjoying your blog and beautiful creations! Now there is another nestie to add to my long list of wants! The lotus pendant!ReplyCancel

  • JessicaApril 25, 2011 - 9:54 am

    Hey Becca, I love this card. I’m partial to anything red, so this makes me happy! I love the layers. And the pearls. Funny I always love your pearls, and yet I never think to pull mine out! I’ve got a big divided box with every size pearl there is…I think. And because my space isn’t well enough organized, they are stuck away, so I don’t think of them. But I’m working on really organizing so hopefully I’ll have them out where I can see them soon. Thanks for sharing.
    Hugs, JessicaReplyCancel

  • Donna RApril 25, 2011 - 10:12 am

    Absolutely gorgeous, Becca! Love the doily and the pop of color!ReplyCancel

  • RebekkaApril 25, 2011 - 10:34 am

    This is gorgeous Becca! Love the the colors.ReplyCancel

  • Janet CastleApril 25, 2011 - 11:40 am

    Absolutely beautiful Becca!!!! Now to see if I have that lotus pendant die!!!
    Jan CastleReplyCancel

  • MarisaApril 25, 2011 - 11:41 am

    Fabulous card, Becca. Great colour combo and doily.ReplyCancel

  • FMApril 25, 2011 - 11:51 am

    Beautiful card. Love the colors and accents. A very happy card!ReplyCancel

  • Jan D.April 25, 2011 - 12:37 pm

    I love this card and the lotus Spellbinder is one of my favorites. If you have trouble getting the cardstock out of the die, put a piece of wax paper between the cs and the die before running it through your die cutter. I love this die, but was about to send it to retirement since it was so difficult to get the cut cs out without tearing it up….then I learned about the wax paper trick….I now use it on all my detailed dies.

    Love all your art…tfs.ReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)April 25, 2011 - 1:37 pm

    I love this card. I think I have another favourite. Again. I particularly like what you’ve done with all the dies. And the ribbon. It’s fabulous.

    Also changing the subject just a bit, I want to thank Jan D for her helpful wax paper tip. You’ve saved me hours of poking, hissy fits, etc. Your helpful hint works like a charm.ReplyCancel

  • BernieApril 25, 2011 - 2:34 pm

    Simply lovely! Especially love the gingham, the punched border, of course those lovely pearls, aw shucks I love everything about it. Today I am sewing on a card for the first time, just a little stretch from my norm.
    Blessings BernieReplyCancel

  • Linda ScottApril 25, 2011 - 2:38 pm

    I love this card.
    Thank you for the inspiration, I will just have to go shopping I do not have enough Spellbinder Dies.
    Maybe I will wait until my son and family move to New York all the way from New Zealand to live, maybe a flight to the USA will be on the cards for Nana and Grandad
    Hugs Linda in New ZealandReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisApril 25, 2011 - 2:42 pm

    Very pretty card Becca, love the red it really pops. Love all of the die-cutting too. Nice work. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • Joan jefferyApril 25, 2011 - 5:13 pm

    Very nice – I love all the pearls and those doilies underneath.ReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenApril 25, 2011 - 6:30 pm

    Hi Becca!!! I am SOOO behind in my e-mails!!! Your little Easter box is SOOO SWEET!!! :) A little one WOULD LIKE it!!! I think a teenage girl would too!!! :) Today, you’ve made a VERY SWEET card!!! I LIKE it!!!! :)ReplyCancel

  • ChelseaApril 25, 2011 - 6:39 pm

    That is so pretty and fresh looking! Thank you for explaining how you made the underlying doily underneath the sentiment. That is so cleaver!!!ReplyCancel

  • Tina ConnollyApril 25, 2011 - 6:47 pm

    This is beautiful! Love your work.ReplyCancel

  • Debra RogersApril 25, 2011 - 7:46 pm

    Becca,
    I read your blog all the time and I think your cards are just beautiful!!
    I’m really curious on where I can purchase this amazing “seam binding”
    that you are using as “ribbon”ReplyCancel

  • Mi MiApril 26, 2011 - 7:26 am

    This is such a pretty card. Love the fancy frame on this cardReplyCancel

  • Miss GApril 26, 2011 - 7:50 am

    Good Morning Becca

    the red really stands out (great look) I really like the red flower with pearls
    I look forward to seeing your color combo. thanks again for shaing.ReplyCancel

  • RivienApril 26, 2011 - 7:53 am

    Hi Becca,
    i love your design!
    You are a great example for me!
    Ohh sorry, but many things give at not in germany :-)

    Hugs from Hamburg
    RivienReplyCancel

  • EileenApril 26, 2011 - 8:37 am

    Becca, this little card looks such a happy card, not sure if it is the colours or the design which makes it look happy but whoever receives it will love it I’m sure. LOL EileenReplyCancel

  • JuleeApril 26, 2011 - 10:56 am

    So pretty! Love those layered pendants and the fun sentiment stamped on text paper. Thanks for playing Mojo Monday!ReplyCancel

  • auntie emApril 26, 2011 - 5:10 pm

    There are so many pretty things going on with this card! I love the colours and design and the nice embellies.
    Thanks for sharing! :)ReplyCancel

  • Shelly K.April 26, 2011 - 10:41 pm

    Your card is beautiful!!ReplyCancel

  • VivApril 27, 2011 - 3:26 am

    Yet another fabulous design Becca! Just saying ‘card’ doesn’t do it justice. xxxReplyCancel

  • Cathy WingeardApril 27, 2011 - 6:32 am

    Becca, I just LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this pocket card. Thank you soooo much for all the things and tips you share. I look forward to your e-mail with a new card everyday. You are so creative and inspiring. Thanks, again!ReplyCancel

  • judersApril 27, 2011 - 6:33 am

    Another beautiful card.ReplyCancel

  • Barbara DulinApril 27, 2011 - 8:54 am

    Love Love Love your work! Thanks so much for sharing!ReplyCancel

  • Angelina WesselsApril 27, 2011 - 3:25 pm

    What a cool card – so pretty! I love your cards and your style!ReplyCancel

  • DeniceMay 1, 2011 - 4:09 am

    You are so creative and have such wonderful ideas. Thank you for giving us all such wonderful cards to enjoy looking at. God bless…..deniceReplyCancel
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