I was dying to play along with the Technique Challenge for the week (TLC182) which was to make a clear goodie box. I scoped out some cool black velvet paper that was in my stash and decided to pair it with gold. Well once I got the box most of the way done, I came across this sentiment that gave me an idea for a card that would work well with the box. Since the sentiment says "Your Friendship is more precious to me than gold; It’s richer than rubies and sparkles more than diamonds….well the challenge was on. The card was going to have gold and would sparkle with diamonds! You may be tired of it now really sick of it now, but I hauled out my new Gratitude Cuttlebug Embossing Plate again!! The thing I have found with that embossing plate (other than it being my new favorite) is that it works well as a grid to help line things up which is what I did with the rhinestones on the main panel of the card. 
A part of the challenge was to see what different items could be used to fill the box. So, when I was making the box, I thought it would be neat to fill it with money to go with the theme of the card.
The black velvet and shiny gold proved to be difficult to photograph, and the color of the ribbon is really gold although it looks peachy. Unfortunately the flatness of the photography does not do the card justice…it looks rich and the textures are scrumptious. I’m not sure exactly why I’m so drawn to the black velvet, but Elvis would be proud!
Supplies:
Stamps: Stampendous
Paper: Velvet and Gold
Ink: Versamark
Accessories: Cuttlebug Gratitude Embossing Folder, Nestabilities, Clear Embossing Powder, Rhinestones, Ribbon
Beautifull velvet paper !!!
Amazing gold !!!!
Gorgeous card !!!
You can making wonderfull works Becca !!!!
Salute !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Where do you buy all these sweet little rhinestones? They are perfect on this card.
I stumbled on your website through SCS and through the Cuttlebug Folders ideas thread. Fabulous work! I”m so glad I followed the links! Thanks for all the inspiration!
Andra
Gorgeous, Becca. Your work always has such elegance. There are many facets to that elegance, but I’m always struck by how “perfect” your work looks. Such attention to detail is a joy.
Becca,
I trip all over myself with everything I view that you create. Your work absolutely amazes me!
Oh wow, that is soooooooooooo pretty. I love those two colors together. Your card today is just absolutely stunning.
This is gorgeous! Just when I think that nothing can be better here comes another one.
A very striking card and box, Becca. I’m sure the gold and black look very rich and elegant in real life. It’s interesting to know that the cuttlebug folders will work on velvet paper too. Thank you for your continued inspiration.
Girlfriend…..I just don’t know where you get it from!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is fantastic and I just happen to have some black velvet paper!!! Will you please tell me where I can get the template for the box you used…..I am seeing me do somthing like this for one of my DH’s Christmas gifts!!!
Ribbon is like icing on a cake-makes it perfect!
Oh, I am so glad I found your blog. I found you through Paper Pleasing Ideas. You do such beautiful work. I will definitely have to check your blog each day. Thanks for sharing your talent.
Oh Becca, this is absolutely incredible! truly mouth dropping gorgeous!!!
As one of your fellow splitcoasters would say BECCA YOU ROCK!!, I love the sheer beauty and wealth of this card and box another great WOW from you .. and Elvis said to tell you” THANK YOU, THANK YOU VERY MUCH.”
Blessing your way and please continue to inspire us, we all look for a new creation each day , as you are one very talented lady.
Oh, you take my breath away! I can’t wait to wake up in the morning and get on the net to see what you made next. I seems so easy for you, keep it up girl, I love it.
Wow… stunning was the first thing that came to mind when I saw the photo. If that’s the reaction I have just from seeing the photo, the card IRL has to be even more stunning and breathtaking. Thanks so much for sharing your love for creating and your work with us.
Super pretty Becca!!! All the details are awesome.
God bless
Giovana
Becca, am enjoying going thru your blog because you certainly are giving God the glory! I so love HIS WORD also. TFS!!
Yes, Elvis would be so proud, lol! Seriously though, this card is just beautiful and very classic with the gold and black velvet. You never cease to amaze me with your talent! God did so good :D !
Hugs,
Barb
Absolutely stunning. I keep thinking you can’t do anything more lovely and then…the very next day, you have something as gorgeous as this. A class act. Love seeing your artwork. TFS!
Becca, I’ve hunted EVERYWHERE for the stamp you used on this card. I love it…..where can I get it? Went on line and hunted with no luck. I guess I could print is out on my computer….but I love the font of the stamp. Any ideas?
Where was I and how did I miss this one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?????????????
Gorgeous Becca!!
Becca…a word to describe you (I’m sure not the only word!) that came to me as I looked at your latest creations was FLAIR! You have an amazing sense of flair that is so classy and beautiful…Susan
wow Becca, this is just beautiful! You just never cease to keep amazing me!
Becca, this is one fabulous ensemble!
LOVE this one! The colors are so rich, and the sentiment is heartfelt.
Becca ~ these are gorgeous! They look so rich and elegant. You do such wonderful work.
Hugs,
Joani
I absolutely love this idea for the box and the card. My niece is getting ready to go off to college and we’ve waited to have her graduation party until now so that she could get stuff that she would need in the dorm. Instead of imposing my tastes in “stuff” on her, I was going to just give her money, but when I saw your box idea Becca, I said, I’m going to make that!!! I’m going to start on it tonight when I get home from work. What an excellent idea — THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR LIMITLESS INSPIRATION. God Bless you and keep you safe (so we can see more goodies!) Hugs, Debi
Wowza!! Gorgeous and elegant!
Hi Becca,
I love it, elegant plus. I think when we see your work we all get inspired to get creative….but nothing like you. I would love to know where we could get the sentiment and the cuddlebug folder. Could you share that with us.
Thanks again
look at all the comments u are getting now and all of them so truthful, i dont even know what to say anymore your work amazes me everytime. i feel so blessed that u share with us. and i enjoy your site very much.
hugs and more hugs
kay
Well this just has to be my favourite on this page.
Your bows are just so perfect as is this design.
Dawn
x
Amazingly elegant – that black velvet rocks, and those rhinestones are so very cool!!! I just love this set you’ve created!!
smiles from Korea,
Jami
Becca, This is my first trip into your blog. I am stunned, overjoyed, and amazed. Inspired! I adore this box — your work is EXCELLENT and a huge tribute to GOD as well. Thanks so much for all your efforts, and for sharing it with all of us. Blessings!