Good morning craft friends! Just a heads up, on Monday and Tuesday the ole’ blog was getting some needed attention on the back side with all the software being upgraded while things behind the scenes continue to be tidied up (six years worth). I’ve noticed that my contact form is no longer working :-( It will be fixed as soon as I can get to it. In the meantime I’m sharing a card that’s a little bit of a change of pace card. This one is will have a custom made envelope on my Envelope Board but cutting it slightly thinner will make it fit into a business sized envelope, the card size is 4-1/2″ x 9″.
The die I used to make the border along the left side is Spellbinders Petite Lace and I backed my resin oval with Spellbinders Floral Ovals. I tried my hardest to fit another die in the mix but it just wasn’t to be :-) So today is simple, as it needs to be :-).
Here’s how I made it – step by step:
- Create a card base with cream card stock that measures 4-1/2″ x 9″. (Card bases is made with two pieces of 4-1/2″ x 10′ paper scored and glued as in this Hinge Video.)
- With light brown paper, cut a panel 4″ x 8-3/8″.
- With design paper, cut a panel to 3-5/8″ x 8″ and adhere directly to a cream panel cut to 3-3/4″ x 8-1/8″. Apply to light brown paper panel above using foam tape.
- Wrap lace horizontally around card.
- Cut/emboss 2 Petite Lace and apply vertically, then run satin ribbon vertically, attaching a bow on top about midway down. Adhere grouping to card base with foam tape.
- Cut/emboss Floral Ovals and stamp with sentiment. Glue resin oval on top. Attach to card using foam tape.
- Finish by adding pearls on top of lace and a button on top of bow.
| CRAFT SUPPLIES I USED |
| Rubber Stamps: Wordsworth Stamps – Peace Craft Paper: Coredinations, Graphic45, Neenah Classic Crest – Natural White (tea dyed) Ink: Tsukineko Delicata, Versafine Onyx Black Accessories: Spellbinders Petite Lace, Spellbinders Floral Ovals, The Paper Studio Pearls, Satin Ribbon, Button, lace, Spare Parts Resin Frame |
Thanks for stopping by! Smiling back at you today :-)
Parking Lot Questions:
- Bernie K on Comment #3 asked about how to handle all the chads from an intricate die. Only one answer for that, the Tool-n-One over at Spellbinders will tame all those little pieces. Have a look at comment #9, lol we’re both on the same page :-)
- Maureen Iacuzzi on Comment #9 asked the source of the Resin Frame. Maureen, it’s Spare Parts which is a Hobby Lobby brand. These go on sale for 50% off quite often, so when they do I pick up one or two :-)
This is so pretty, I love the color of greens, and the bow is just awesome
Another “AMAZING” card! Your bows are so beautiful. I know they say practice makes perfect, but no matter how long I practice making a bow, it never turns out like yours. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful creations!
I am going to ” my source” since you were the one who started me on Spellbinders years ago. I notice you use wax paper between layering. I have tried that, passing over the die a few times, and am still having trouble with all the small pieces. You are showcasing more intricate, gorgeous dies, but I am hesitant to purchase them. Any other tricks up Becca’s sleeves?
I especially like your card today. It’ says Becca but in a different way. Thanks for all you do.
Bernie K.
Hello Becca
So beautiful! …….shame being I don’t have any frames like yours!
The Ribbon and Lace are gorgeous too!
Love it Becca!
Take Care
LoveMarg
So very ELEGANT!! :)
Lovely card as always.
Jan xxx
Soooo beautiful hee again Becca, your work just always are. I absolutely love everything you ever do hun.
This is stunning!
So pretty. I would like to know your source for the resin frames. Or is this hand-made? Perhaps you could tell “Bernie K” about the Spellbinders All In One Tool. It truly works in removing all of those tiny pieces of paper from the die,. I also use the wax paper with it It is well worth the money and they are available on sale often. I think I got mine during a JoAnn sale.
Becca, you are a gem.
Hi Becca
You have done it again with you rbeautiful creation , just gorgeous !.
God Bless .
Elaine H X
Hi Becca, As always, Stunning !! I’m especially loving the petite lace die, really pretty.
Lots of love from Patricia xx
Love the lace and the beautiful green of the ribbon. Glad to see a long slender card…I don’t think of this style very often so this is a pleasant reminder to refer to it more often. Very nicely balanced, too.
Beautiful card, as usual your bow is exquisite.
Tres chic – I am lovn that bow!
Hi Becca, What can I say …Beautiful,stunning,exquisite,gorgeous,elegant,amazing…
another great Becca card…awesome bow and I love the lace.
Katherine
Gorgeous and a wonderful sentiment. Beautiful work as always
Beautiful. The colors are wonderful, and I love this long, narrow look. Definitely a fabulous inspiration for me. Thanks, Becca. You are a genius!
Good evening Becca,
How beautiful is this card. I absolutely love it and the DL size card is one of my favourites, so elegant. (DL is a UK size, I don’t know if you have it in the US) Thank you and God Bless xx
Becca , I love this card.
The colours are so restful and I do so like that petite lace , it is on my wish list!
The sentiment is one to remember ,
XxxRuth
This is gorgeous, Becca, and the bow is to die for!
Hugs
Anne (UK) x
Becca your work is beyond lovely! I have to share with you that for the past couple of years your work inspired me. I began to make cards for the guests in the nursing homes, but instead of greetings, I add Scripture, and make them to stand up on their tables. (my way of sharing God’s word) So often I become stumped but can always count on you for inspiration. Thank you for sharing your talent! God bless you
Very pretty! Love the tall look
Gorgeous card Becca, love the design and your resin oval frame fits perfectly on top of the oval die.
Love & Hugs
Jacquie J xxx
Hi Becca,
I see you have used the Gilded Life die. I bought this die thinking it was a totally cut out die.. it is lovely but I am curious to see how you used it to get the gold/cream colours on it.
Lovely card.
Marcia
So beautiful Becca. I forget about making cards this shape. Have a great weekend everyone. Oh I bought a tool-in-one — best thing ever! Saves so much time getting those pesky bits out of the more intricate dies.
Glad you are back, I missed you! Love today’s card, it’s very rich, reminds me of ornate plastering in stately homes.
Gorgeous, that frame works perfectly with the dies, love the vintage feel, beautiful colors!
Lovely card! Love your frame!
Totally gorgeous, Becca! Love how you made your border match the resin frame. Colors are wonderful!
Very pretty card! Love the sentiment! TFS!
Just beautiful Becca as always. I don’t normally go for green but this colour perfectly suits the card and with the embellishments looks really pretty.
The card almost has a Victorian feel about it. Thank you for opening me up to new ideas and colours. Have a great weekend. xx
wonderful card,just what we are expecting from you. And interesting words,too. looking for the next one,
hugs Erni
This is Awsome! I love it, I love the color and everything.
OMG!!! I love this card! Wonderful colors!!!!