Greetings! I have a card to share today that honestly was not that involved. It uses one of the fabulous Quietfire Design sentiments called Look For The Dream. My inspiration was this piece of vellum paper (vellum is not always my friend). On this card I knew I wanted to showcase the pretty pattern on the vellum plus I wanted to give a hint to what’s underneath. One of my favorite conventions to use when I don’t want to cover something up is to make a pretty sleeve. The sleeve is part of the card – not intended as any part of envelope and it also gives me a great staging area for my ribbon. Since I had something interesting to show, I also gave it a little peek-a-boo effect.
Here’s the card totally assembled. It’s a tad under 5" x 7". My sleeve is edged with Spellbinders Fair Isle Borderabilities Petite – it was just the right size that I didn’t have to cut in the middle of my pattern or repeat. For the medallion inside I used Spellbinder Labels Seventeen and embellished with Spellbinders Petite Ovals LG and Petite Ovals SM. That dazzling bling is from Prima – it frames the sentiment so nicely. The centerpiece for my bow is also Prima.
I found a stash of vellum in my room as I was moving some things around so I may need to spit out a couple more of these Peek-A-Boo Sleeve Cards to use up some of that vellum. Hope your weekend is being spent doing just what you planned! See you soon.
| Card Recipe: Stamps: Quietfire Design – , Stampabilities – Flourish Paper: Bazzill, Coredinations, The Paper Studio – Vellum Ink: Versafine – Vintage Sepia Accessories: Spellbinders Fair Isle Border Petites, Spellbinders Petite Ovals LG, Spellbinders Petite Ovals SM, Spellbinders Labels Seventeen, Prima Bling, May Arts Silk Ribbon – Champagne |
What a creative idea Becca! This is why we “bow” down to you, you are who some of us are trying to grow up and be like. Very nice and love the softness of t his all.
let me think…
well…
what do I like most?
the sleeve or the card?!
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Love them BOTH!
and love u too Becca
**Milu**
This is so beautiful. Love your use of the vellum as a sleeve. I’ll have to try that with a couple of pretty pieces that I don’t want to cut up. Thanks again for something beautiful.
I am so glad I found your Blog. There is not a time I’ve come to visit that I’m not delighted by what you have to share.
Beautiful, just beautiful is all I can say!
This is SO BEAUTIFUL!!!! Glitz! Soft colors and the “peek a boo affect,” ROSES…. It’s SO FEMININE!!!! WHAT A CARD!!!!! The verse is BEAUTIFUL TOO!!!! Something you could set out on your vanity!!!!! Makes me think of an old bottle of perfume!!! :)
Vellum has intimidated me; never quite sure how to use it. Now I’m inspired. You never fail us, Becca. Thank you for sharing this beautiful card.
i think i just Love them both they are so beautiful xx
Thank you for another beautiful creation, Becca! Marcella is correct when she said that there are some of us who would love to create inspiring cards like you do! Practice, practice, practice! Hugs, Magi
Isn’t it a wonderful feeling to use some ‘found’ something that had been overlooked or forgotten? I know that feeling. Isn’t it a wonderful feeling to design a fantabulous use for that ‘found something?’ That feeling I haven’t had yet….but with all the inspiration you provide it just may happen some day, sigh. Thanks for sharing not only your beautiful creations but some background into how they came to be.
I agree with what everyone else has already mentioned.
Outstanding card and the sleeve as well.
I wish I had just a pinky full of talent as you have.
Thank U 4 All the Inspiration U give 2 us all.
Hehe, I have a stash of vellum too and it also is not my best friend. Now that you have created another treasure, I’ll have to dig it out and use it up! TFS
Gorgeous! I have never seen anything like this but love your idea. What a beautiful way to present a card!
Wow! Outstanding and so gorgeous (as usual)!! Love that vellum sleeve!!!
Beautiful card. I like the way you used the vellum, no worries of does the glue show!
So soft and pretty!
So creative – love this!
Look at that bling! Gorgeous!!
Oh WOW, WOW, WOW!!! This is (no surprise here) A-MA-ZING!!! !!! !!!
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WOOOW BECCA !!!!!
As usual, you amaze me! Your cards are just beautiful and have that wow factor. And you said this wasn’t that involved! It definitely looks like it! What a pretty use for vellum, a card sleeve! Beautiful.
Oh, my gosh is what I said out loud when I clicked on your site. Becca, thanks for all the inspiration you give us by sharing your cards. God bless and have a great day!
Gorgeous card, Becca! The vellum you used is beautiful! I love the sleeve and card you created with/for it. Beautiful ensemble.
Hugs and smiles
Oh wow this is stunning!
I have been following your blog for so long, and have learnt so much.
You have inspired me to try a blog of my own, but I can’t imagine that I would ever get as many visitors as you. You truly are Amazing!
Carol x
What a great way to use up some of my vellum stash!
Thanks for sharing! :o)
I have been saving some lovely vellum wondering what to do with it…now I know!!! Thank you for the inspiration<3
LOL Eileen
WOW !!! The vellum pocket is gorgeous and so is the card.
Oh Wow that Vellum is gorgeous and what a great way to use it!!
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Becca,
In your darkest hours may you find the peace that only our heavenly Father can provide. May you be surrounded with the comforting arms of love and may your husband feel God’s healing touch and presence.
Thinking of you and lifting you up to the Father!
Thank you for the beautiful card.
Oh Becca,
Sometimes it is hard to make a comment on your blog because all of the words I want to say have been used by others.
You continue to surprise me with your beautiful and awesome ideas and cards.
I am so happy to be part of your blog audience.
Thank you – Hugs, Candy