Hi there blog friends. Can you believe that it’s almost October? I spent most of the summer inside distracted by projects, I am looking forward to fall with great anticipation. It’s one of my favorite times and I’m personally looking forward to cooler temperatures and hopefully it means drier weather. Hot chocolate and spiced cider . . . turning leaves and a nip in the air . . . pumpkin bread and my favorite sweater . . . well I know these things are still weeks off but a girl can dream, right? I’m sharing a couple of cards today and you will no doubt see that I was in that fall mood with the earthy, rustic colors. The first card I’m sharing features a fantastic lace border from JustRite Papercrafts from the Lace Medallion Labels set. It was an easy addition to my card because the edges are quickly and neatly cut using Spellbinders™ Classic Edges One. And, the flower that I declared my recent favorite (Spellbinders™ Jewel Flowers and Flourishes) well, I played around with that a bit more along with leaves from Spellbinders™ Foliage and very quickly came up with a cluster for the side of my card.
After my card was done, I tucked in a panel cut with Spellbinders™ Labels Seventeen and stamped my sentiment on Spellbinders™ Decorative Labels Eight.
| SUPPLIES I USED |
| Stamps: JustRite Papercrafts – Lace Medallion Labels Paper: Simple Stories, The Paper Studio, DCWV Ink: Versafine Onyx Black, Victorian Velvet Distress Ink, Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink, Pine Needles Distress Ink Accessories: Spellbinders™ Classic Edges One. Spellbinders™ Jewel Flowers and Flourishes, Spellbinders™ Foliage, Spellbinders™ Labels Seventeen, Spellbinders™ Decorative Labels Eight, seam binding, Recollections Pearls, ivory embossing powder, Maya Roads corsage pins, Darice Pearls, |
You all will find this hard to believe – because it ‘never’ happens — I was in the mood for an A2 (4.25″ x 5.5″ card) – another masculine one. I guess the fall colors led me down that path, but it was breath of fresh air to make a small card. I’m using the sentiment from Our Daily Bread Designs – Scripture Series 3. On my card base and decorative panel I layered Spellbinders™ Floral Oval then popped my sentiment up on Spellbinders™ Classic Ovals SM. The sweet little flower is from Spellbinders™ Jewel Flowers and Flourishes) — I stacked up two layers of the flower using foam tape and offset the layers for a cute little embellishment.
It took everything I had not to put a bow on this card . . . just sayin’.
| SUPPLIES I USED |
| Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs – Scripture Series 3 Paper: The Paper Studio, Pergamano, Simple Stories Ink: Amuse French Roast Accessories: Spellbinders™ Floral Oval, Spellbinders™ Classic Ovals SM, Spellbinders™ Jewel Flowers and Flourishes, Spare Parts Brad, Recollections Pearls |
Hugs to you all, I hope you have a spectacular day! See you soon!!
But still a beauty even without a bow!
I have run out of words to describe the amazingly beautiful and diverse creativity that lives in your heart and soul! These are so beautiful!
Hugs,
Beth P
Lovely fall colour inspired cards. Love the verse from John on the second one.
Such wonderful cards – whether male or female! I think I might just NEED that Jewel Flowers and Flourishes die set! LOL! love from Christine x
love the cards today!
Stunning card, I love the fall colors and the beautiful verse.
Hugs, Lori m
Gorgeous cards Becca, I just love the lace on that first one. I am a Summertime gal myself, anything below 75 is freezing :)
You are so funny! Resisting the pull of the bow. I love that kind of humor. But, I know EXACTLY what you mean…leaving off something that has become ones “trademark” so to speak. The flowers using the background paper is so right on and beautiful. Well, I love the “nip” in the air, too. And the favorite sweater all tucked in my warm home. Enough with the sandals I am loving the socks today! LOL.
YIPPEE! fall is coming. I am like you love this time of year. All the colors and cooler temp. Beautiful cards Becca. Love your changes, keeps us on an alert, wondering what;s next? all is always spectacular…..hugs and smiles.
Love those flowers and makes a wonderful card
Hi, Becca, I could look at your creations all day long! Your first card reminds me of a beautiful garden with flowers growing up a lattice :) Looks like you scored the base of card 2 all the way across, and I’m lovin’ the look!
As always, so pretty, Becca!
Great masculine card and I like that it is A2.
BECCA!
Your cards are taking on a WHOLE NEW LOOK these days!!!!!!!!!! VERY NICE I might add! :) LOOOOOOOOOOVE BOTH of your cards!!!!!!!!!!! :)
Both are fabulous but the lace one is over the top!!
Both of these are fabulous. Becca, I think you LOVE the Jewel Flowers and Flourishes, me too! I have to have that one seeing what you have done in the last couple of weeks with it. I think this is going to be another of your trademarks, girl! Along with your bows, etc. Hugs on two more keepsakes.
Mstgane
Ann
Becca, I love all of the cards, but I especially like the first one, with all of the flowers. It should be framed! Much joy!
Like Beth P., your second commenter, I too have run out of superlatives to describe your creations. Every time I think you’ve reached the summit, you climb higher. There appears to be no limit to your imagination and creativity. It’s a joy to visit you and your blog. Thanks for being here. Oh yes, the cards. They are gorgeous.
Lovely cards as always! I love the lacy scallops and the flowers.
I still put bows on my “male” cards and the guys love them :O). I just make sure to use a thin 1/8 inch ribbon and glue it around the squares or rectangle shapes I am using.
I have found that most people struggle with making “male” cards as they are so used to making cards for women. But when you live with mostly males then you struggle with making “female” cards,lol. Does anybody else find that to be true?
Anyhoo, you deserve to take a stroll outdoors and just maybe it will give you some new inspiration,hun {{{hugz}}} And who could not do with some new inspiration these days? :O)
Where I live changing leaves are sparse as we mostly only have evergreens. But still it takes on its own beauty in the winter. Flying over top in a plane you would think a child had been playing with the salt and pepper as the mountains truly look like a mound of salt with pepper flakes (the evergreen trees) on it. It is very breathtaking to fly over in January-February.
I pray that you will have a marvelous week ahead {{{hugz}}}
Love these two cards and am surprised at you using the A-2 size. LOL
Beautiful cards, and love the verses you choose for your creations!!
Becca: Your flowers are simply amazing. I can’t get over how real they look. And what is there left to say about your cards? They are so elegant, so warm and friendly….just like you!
Great cards as usual.
Both are gorgeous cards Becca.. am like you so excited for the cooler weather to get here, course we will not have cold weather here, but cool will be okay, better than all the hot that we have been having and the mosquitoes are so terrible.. Your cards makes me smile making me thinks of the sweaters and hot chocolate and fall colors we get to wear (but not on our trees).. Love your first one and the male one is just tremendous, so hard to make a male card and you did a fantastic job as uasual…
Hugs, Jean
Lovely cards, and such an inspiration as usual. I love that you restrained yourself from using a bow on the second card. I always wonder what to do in place of bows and you answered that question beautifully!
Just got back from working out at Curves. Fall is in the air this morning in Ohio.
Your talent on all your work amazes me. Thanks so much for sharing with us. God bless.
Dearest Girl, as usual you are THE source of inspiration. What a gorgeous ice blue Christmas card. It makes one cold just to look at it. I love it. I like to work in the non-traditional colors. I save pics of all your cards for reference and inspiration, especially when our group gets together to try to copy your work! What a hoot that can be. We love you. Thank you.
How do you find enough hours in the day to create such loveliness?
Speaking of which, will you make a tutorial or at least tell us how to fold those silver and gold Spellbinder Snowflakes I’ve been hounding your for?
I have so many friends whose spirits need lifting and sending them each one at Christmas (I’m not wealthy enough to afford much else) I think would remind them that The Lord created unique things other than us mortals.Please, Becca…
Becca: Another beautiful card. I have a quick question. I went on line to find the lace medallion Labels Set. I was unable to locate them. Could you head me in the right direction please. You keep up the beautiful work.
Hi Becca, I am always so excited to see your creations. Everything is always so beautiful. God Bless, Diane
What detail – truly works of art! Your creations are amazing!
Happy birthday Kelley!
Just love the ribbon roses! They are my absolute favourite type of decoration!
Sooo pretty and girly! heehee!
What beautiful roses…what an elegant card! Irene T
Thank you so much as always Becca for introducing me to card making and ODBD. I look forward to creating many more cards with the inspiration the talented design team on this blog hop is sharing. Blessings.
Hi Becca,
Somehow I goofed when I attempted to post my coments. Sorry. I just wanted to say that I have received the most recent kit and it is wonderful!! I love the paper pack and the dies, well just about everything. I am so glad I signed up for your kits. I was not expecting all the items that are in the package!! They are super!!! Thank you for all your inspirations and thanks for such great projecs in your kits. I am sure that if everyone signed up for these kits, they would be happy about getting these super kits. Thanks again for all you sharing. Linda
Wow!You never cease to amaze me! Now you are turning ribbons into roses! Lovely! And I am adoring the first two kits as well, even though I have yet to start on either one!
What beautiful red roses. How in the world did you make them. And where do you find silk ribbon. I love your work. All glory to God.