Hi there folks. I’m sad to say that I missed Day of Giving Friday yesterday, but I’ll make up for it in the next week or so with a giveaway; I’m spending some holiday time with my family. Do you want to know how long it takes to make a card when you know company is coming or you’re going out? Well the answer to that is it takes forever. You can’t seem the find the certain color you are looking for; you misplace place your die; you run of glue runner – these are all the kinds of things that happen when you just gotta get it done. At some point I spend more time spinning my wheels than going anywhere, that’s when I stop. Instead, today I thought I would show you something I pulled together to celebrate a new hashtag that Spellbinders is supporting on Instagram – #neverstopmaking using the Spellbinders Vintage Elegance Filigree Booklet Die.
There are so many makers out there – papercrafts, needlecrafts, sewing, mixed media and the list goes on. I’m the type of gal that has lots of hobbies and as you can tell from my last post, I now have the opportunity to throw some love into books. That passion has always been there but now that I have a die that accomplishes something I was loathe to do by hand, well, it’s a perfect match. This was made by stitching the pages together, covering mat board and taping everything into place with binding tape. This one I did without looking at anything, I just let it go together how I thought books looked.
This right here is therapy for me. I hope you enjoyed the pictures I shared. And say, if you make anything with my dies and share on Instagram, be sure to tag it #amazingpapergrace and #neverstopmaking. Oh, and where ever you buy your dies (or crafting supplies for that matter), leave a review letting people know how it was working with the item – I read reviews on everything before I make a purchase :-)
Stamps: None
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest 80lb Smooth (Natural White), Gold and Cream from my stash, Gold Poster Board – Hobby Lobby
Ink: None
Accessories: Spellbinders Vintage Elegance Filigree Booklet, Spellbinders SDS-054 Giving Occasions Die and Stamp Set, Binding Tape, Mat Board
I’ll be back soon, hopefully having finished with the card that stumped me today!
Hi Becca, this looks amazing. I am hoping you find the time to do a tutorial. What you described sounds like me every time I go to make a card lol
Enjoy your time off with family!
Have a lovely weekend x
Hi Becca, I know that where did my supplies go feeling when you are trying to create. Lol Enjoy your family time and God bless you.
Enjoy the time with your family you deserve it. Love your book. I know how you feel I have friends coming down next weekend and it seems like I have so much to do in so little time. Have a great weekend. Christine S
HOW BEAUTIFUL BECCA! You will have to tell us WHERE you get the binding tape? ;) It looks like something for a wedding…. thinking here…. Maybe, with Love poems for the new couple? I’m of course, talking about the over-all look of this little book, not the title. ;)But anyway, this is GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!
Becca, you can’t show us something so beautiful and not the how to’s to make it.
You are planting many seeds of creativity!! Thanks,
Absolutely beautiful!
This is so adorable and yet elegant at the same time :) I have fallen in love *swoon*
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Would this die fit into the Platinum 6?
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Everyone have a blessed weekend since for most it is a three day weekend and, if by chance, you had or have lost someone in the wars, I am sending Love and {{{hugz}}} and prayers and I thank you in their place for the Freedom I have today. *Salute*
Just beautiful. I love the embossed covers.
Such a beautiful book! I hope you enjoy your holiday with family, as we remember the heros that have protected us throughout our history! Blessings to you and yours.
What a beautiful, perfect book, Becca! It looks happy and magical. You are amazing!
What an amazing book, Becca! Totally glamorous and elegant. Hope that you are enjoying your time with family, it’s precious. Esp. on this weekend when we remember all of those who protect that freedom.
Beautiful little book Becca. There are so many things you can do with this die. Hope you enjoy your time with your family.
Wow-wow-wow-WOW!!!
That is absolutely GORGEOUS, Becca. GORGEOUS!!!.I love everything about it! Thank you so much for sharing this lovely treasure.
Absolutely love this
This is beautiful Becca – love the texture, and the gold on cream is exquisite.
Blessings
Maxine
Good morning Becca, love, love, love!!! This is beautiful and looks sumptuous!!!
I know what you mean, it’s not often I make a card without it giving me a problem : ) I just walk away and go back later!!!
Have a good one!!!
Loopy Lyndaxxx
Elegant, beautiful, gorgeous, absolutely love this book. I’ve ordered my book die and awaiting with baited breath for it to arrive! What is the embossing folder you used for the cover? I’m having trouble finding the waxed cotton thread you have used. Please tell us where you purchased it and what kind of binding tape you have used. Thank you for all the inspiration!
Absolutely so lovable and elegant!
Elegant, beautiful and stunning. A true Becca creation. Love the embossing folder.
Hi, Becca, family time is so important, its the ties and times that bind us as families. I hope the people out there with little or no family I hope they find peace.
love your sweet little books, they are so sweet.
Hi Becca
Beautiful book ,you always inspire with your wonderful creations.
God Bless
Elaine H X
Absolut stunning work as usual Becca. I simply LOVE your elegant style in everything you ever create, and this is no different today. It´s simply stunning work and I love it.
Oh forgot to say, that I´m really pleased to hear, that you´re taking some time of to spend with your family, and you probably should do so a little more often, I´m sure, they´ll agree with me ha ha ha. Enjoy your holiday sweet lady.
Such a beautiful project Becca. I empathise with your comments about needing to get a card done in a hurry and all sorts of obstacles raise their heads to slow you down! Have a great day with your family! Best wishes
Doreen R
I hope you are enjoying a wonderful weekend with your family Becca! You certainly deserve it. I love this sweet book! The embossed cover adds an elegant touch. Beautiful!
Hi Becca this is beautiful so polished and classy
a true Becca creation.
Thank you for all you do hugs Pamxxxxxxxx
These books are so inspiring! Love, love , love the embossing. Who makes it? Is it still available? Hope your time with family is wonderful! You need that. Take care.*
Morning Becca, A stunning booklet !!
Lots of love from Patricia xx
great diva presentation on this booklet
What a lovely creation Becca – your creativity is breath-taking!
I do know how long it takes to make a card when you push yourself. I’ve discovered some years back you cannot push love – it has to flow naturally. Now that you have a team to rely on you can relax into loves creativity – it’s a lot like retirement: you can do what you love doing and everyday is a Sunday! Hugs
Hello Becca,
Enjoy being with your family this weekend. That is what Memorial Day is all about. And a Blessed one to you and yours!
I love this booklet, as well as, the gold die. Can you tell me if the embossing comes with the book? Love everything about it and you for sharing your amazing talent.
Hugs,
Sara
Such a gorgeous booklet!!!!! So creatively beautiful!! Thanks for the inspiration to “just let it go and create!”
Oh, how pretty! I love this Becca! So elegant with the white and gold… I also love the dangle! I would love to learn how to make mini books!
Hope you are enjoying your time with your family, Becca! Have fun!
Another beautiful offering. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful creations with us.
Hugs
Anne(UK) x
Hope you are having good time with your family!!
Absolutely gorgeous creation Becca!! Love the way you put die cut shape, embossed paper, beads and tassel together. Very elegant combination . Thanks for sharing your creation!!
This is so beautifully done!