Hi there blog friends! Lots going on the blogosphere today and I even have a card to share. Yesterday I mentioned that my friend Janet asked me to guest on her blog and this is the second card I made. If you like you can see the original post HERE. She has some magnificent designers that play there, they are full of inspiration!! I used papers from her ByDigitalPaper Store on Etsy and created a card using this set of bookmarks called Stories Floral that I simply love; they were printed out as is. The blue background is from Antique Paper 3 and is enlarged.
I’ll have to admit, after I made the card, I V8 smacked my forehead and thought why didn’t I punch a hole and add a tassel so that the recipient could just pull off the bookmark and use it as a real bookmark. I wasn’t thinking. I was so taken with the beauty of the artwork that I just plowed ahead, but I’ll do it next time (grin). I love to go shabby so I pulled out kraft cardstock and all the creme cardstock that you see was dipped in a coffee bath for a minute or so to age it.
The edges of the blue paper were simply roughed up by dragging them across the open ‘v’ of a pair of scissors (if you never do this, then try it with a scrap).
My card is 5″ x 6-1/2″ and I used a couple of Spellbinders for embellishment, tucking Spellbinders Twisted Metal Tags and Accents on the back layer and framing the bookmark with Spellbinders Flourish Trim. Since the bookmark has butterflies I embellished with a filigree butterfly from Spellbinders Jewel Flower and Flourishes.
| SUPPLIES I USED |
| Stamps: Clearly Wordsworth – Love Paper: Kraft Paper, Neenah Classic Crest Natural White Smooth 80 lb; ByDigitalPaper – Stories Floral, Antique Paper 3 Ink: Amuse – French Roast Accessories: Spellbinders Twisted Metal Tags and Accents, Spellbinders Flourish Trim, Spellbinders Jewel Flower and Flourishes, May Arts Silk Ribbon, Mulberry Roses, Lace, Organdy Ribbon, Becca’s Bow Maker |
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WOUW Becca, this is soo gorgeous again. I absolutely LOVE this card hun. You´ve just outdone yourself here again Becca, and the result is sooo amazing and beautiful, that I´m out of words for it.
I love Spellbinders dies to bits and I LOVE butterflies just as much, and my next Spellbinder buy (unless something really exceptional is comming now) s definitely some of all their stunning butterfly dies, so I can add these to all my creations too.
This is so gorgeous hun, and I´m so exited to see, what you have in the sleeves for us now for the new release soon he he he. You ARE the master of Spellbinder dies Becca.
have a wonderful day hun and lots of great fun.
Good Morning Becca. What a magnificent card. Image the excitement of anyone that receives a card like this. Beautiful would not be enough to say how I feel. Hugs from Scotland Rita. xxxxx
Very Stunning card
Love it. This would look good on a canvas I am thinking – it’s too good for just a card! It would make a wonderful picture I think perhaps with a different sentiment – something philosophical perhaps?…
I hope that the recipient of this beautiful card makes it into a wall hanging or keeps it as a decoration. It is breathtaking, Becca!
Hugs
Anne (UK) x
So breathtaking creation today love it .Melanie Uk
Becca…this is one of the most beautiful cards I’ve ever seen! I love all the sweet details and layering. The ribbon combined with the lace is stunning. What a treasure!
Your card is absolutely beautiful Becca. I love all the distress as this is right up my alley :)
Fab card I just love your designs. Thanks
Hi Becca, what a stunning card and the colours are absolutely beautiful thank you so much for the ispiration
Wow, this must be one of my all time favourites of your Becca, STUNNING!!!!!
Becca what a wonderful card. just love this and your digital papers you have used are a dream.
Your card is absolutely wonderful. I love all the wonderful features and I agree it would make a great bookmark!
I nearly fell off my chair when I saw this card – the result of overly- enthusiastic swooning. Oh my goodness, it is a delight to look at. As many of your followers have already said, it deserves a place on the wall for all to see and admire.
Oh my goodness, this card is just stunning! Thank you for sharing it!
Such a pretty card! Always love what you do!
Hugs, antonella :-)
Oh my just breathtaking, I can see why you got carried away before thinking of doing a tassel, love the touch of lace with it and such a great idea with the die!
Love the card. What lovely soft colors & beautifully done 3D effects. Thanks, for sharing.
Love the card as always you did a great job.
Question for you how do I subscribe to your email, I have not been able to find it on the site as of yet?
This is just beautiful – you are a real inspiration and as a relative newcomer to die cutting I find your designs really helpful. Thank you for sharing as you do.. J x
OH MY BECCA!!!!!!!!!! TOTALLY GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!! :)
Stunning! Super gorgeous! I love the colors.
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Your cards are works of art! God bless you for sharing with your fans.
Stunning Becca
hugz Tonniece
Hi Becca!
I have been following your blog for a while now. Your cards are always fabulous…this one is my favorite…now that is quite a statement!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful card!
You are so talented, I love your creations
So lovely!
Wonderful card! Beautifully designed! Every single element augments the beauty of the others. No one is going to want to remove the bookmark and mess up this gorgeous card. No. One. :- D
Beautiful Card. Love the use of coffee to color the stock. Great idea
love the card. great 3D effective.
Hi Becca
Another beautiful card, and Thank You for your email fingers crossed
it goes OK.
Lovely card Becca…a little different look for you, but it too is beautiful! TFS
What a stunning card I am truly inspired by your talent, my kind of crafting
So fantastic. Lovely. (I like the V8 smack, too.)
Oh golly!! That is so pretty.
Absolutely beautiful, off to check out the store.
Absolutely gorgeous! Love this vintage look. Thanks for the coffee aging tip. Gotta try that. Hugs
Oh Becca, your cards are delicious.
Rene from OZ xo
Such a beautiful piece of artwork and I love the coffee dye, you are so smart and talented. Have to try that one. Also, been back to Janet’s Etsy and bought more paper. Love, love, love her paper almost as much as the Spellbinder dies!
I lOVE it Becca…I love the blues and the vibrant colors of the image…I like it just like it is, but I am sure, making one with a tassel will be just as beautiful….blessings, victoria
Morning Becca, Another truly beautiful card today, you never cease to amaze me with your ‘Works of Art’, this card is so pretty, I love it.
We have our Churches’ Walking Day today in the town, and the rain is pouring, yuck !!
Lots of love from Patricia xx
You keep out doing yourself!
I never miss a Becca day, and I see your posts now on Bloglovin’ after Google Reader went away. It’s a wonderful reader that I like even better that I did the Google Reader!