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Good morning dear blog friends!  There’s lots to cover today so here’s the short version — a card and matching box and a video to show you how, a new background stamp, questions about paper for the honeycomb ornament and a surprise tonight at midnight — read my entire post to get all the details!   Okay, now the long version, lol!!  I have a project to show today and a video to accompany it, that I’ve been trying to get to since the beginning of October.   It feels great to have it done!  Remember the Hexagon Box I made last month?  Since it was very clean and simple, today I’ve gussied it up and given it a vintage flavor using some of my favorite Romantique Prima paper. 

The hexagon box allows for so much embellishment that I just know it will be my “go to” box for a while to come.  I know I’ve mentioned that I love for the box to be a part of the gift and I don’t want them to be tempted to throw it away.  It feels sturdy so I know it can be used for other things after the gift is removed.  The best part of the box is that the walls of the box lend themselves so stamping and especially using borders.  I’m using a new background stamp by JustRite Stampers, the Scrolled Vine Background Stamp.  I’m a background stamp kind of girl, so I stamped the Scrolled Vine Background stamp right on top of some subtle paper to get the effect I wanted for both the card and the box.

Now the box is made using Spellbinders™ Hexagon Petal Envelope and I added embellishment using Spellbinders™ Hexagon Petal Envelope and Spellbinders™ Foliage.   For my card, many of the details match – I used Spellbinders™ Classic Scallop Edgeabilities layered in between my lace and the flower is Spellbinders™ Spiral Blossom One backed by Spellbinders™ Picot Edge Circles and embellished with Spellbinders™ Foliage.  Here’s detail from the top of the box.


Here’s a step by step video to guide you through the process of making your own!

SUPPLIES I USED
Stamps: JustRite Stampers – Scrolled Vine Background Stamp, Kindness Set
Paper: Prima Romantique, Neenah Classic Crest Cream, Bazzill, PTI Autumn Rose
Ink: Versafine Vintage Sepia, Versafine Onyx Black
Accessories: Spellbinders™ Hexagon Petal Envelope, Spellbinders™ Spiral Blossom One, Spellbinders™ Classic Scallop Edgeabilities, Spellbinders™ Foliage, Spellbinders™ Picot Edge Circles, Clear Embossing Powder, Pearl Pic, Hug Snug Seam Binding, Bead Landing Finding, Lace, pink chalk pencil

I’m going to have to get used to the video processing time now that I’ve moved to HD, yikes!!  With my flip video it used to take 8 minutes max to render the video, now it takes two hours to send to my computer and about 45 minutes to upload to YouTube!  I’m shortening the learning curve but my brain is aching, lol!!   For those of you who are interested in doing the Honeycomb Ornament tutorial, many have emailed me to say they are having trouble finding paper.  Apparently the paper I’ve used is no longer stocked at Hobby Lobby.  I’m soooo sorry – I’ve seen that type of paper at art stores but I live in a small city and would not have a clue where to find it if not at Hobby Lobby.  As an alternative, I’ve recommended any double sided paper that is not thicker than typing paper – I believe that Close To My Heart has or used to have a text weight double sided paper.  If not, try book pages, like those from an old vintage dictionary, magazine pages, brayered or stamped printer paper or wrapping paper.  These should all be thin enough to do the trick!!

I hope you can stop by and see me tomorrow :-)  I’ll have the opportunity with a group of designers, to reveal a seriously cute, new Spellbinders Die that you’ve never seen before!  As you know, no reveal comes without the chance to win something very cool so the fun starts at Midnight EST.

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  • MaryannNovember 14, 2011 - 4:18 pm

    WAUW Beca this is as usual absolutely gorgeous creations, and I just love both to pieces here. Your box and card is sooo beautiful and so well done, and it just looks fabulous hun. Gosh if I was just as talented as you to get all these ideas, that would be soooo awesome.
    Have a great day hun and I´ll look forward to see, what you´ve made with Spellbinders tomorrow.ReplyCancel

  • Kim SearsNovember 14, 2011 - 4:19 pm

    Wow this is so lovely! Who wouldn’t love to recieve this GORGEOUS set!ReplyCancel

  • Edna BurgessNovember 14, 2011 - 4:21 pm

    Love this beautiful hexagon box and the card that goes along with it. The flowers look real. Have missed seeing you on line lately. Hope you haven’t been ill. Really enjoy all your projects. EdnaReplyCancel

  • chaunNovember 14, 2011 - 4:21 pm

    You’ve been busy! Gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • Debbie BNovember 14, 2011 - 4:24 pm

    Beautiful box and card. You are the most talented designer I know. I absolutely look forward to everything that you do. Thank you for sharing with us.ReplyCancel

  • Jean HempelNovember 14, 2011 - 4:31 pm

    Oh my Becca, this is sooooo gorgeous.. I love the box and the colors with the flowers on toop and the card is so very beautiful… So stunning just like everything else I have seen on your blog.. you are so talented that I am in awe.. I enjoy your blog and look forward everyday to see what you are going to come up with next. Thank you Becca and God Bless…ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisNovember 14, 2011 - 4:32 pm

    Gorgeous box and card, love the colors chosen it looks very victorian to me. Just absolutely lovely. This really is a very nice gift set. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • Febe GiaquintoNovember 14, 2011 - 4:34 pm

    The box, the card, all so pretty! Your email so exciting! It’s the first I’ve recieved and I feel as if I should go nap now and be ready at the strike of 12! LOL

    Not sure if I follow you, but are you looking for Honeycomb paper???
    There is a online supplier…… I can check for info if you need…
    I buy some of mine from CropStop.com.. am I allowed to share that info?

    And also, please, explain the just rite stamps. I”m not sure I understand them. You need to purchase alot to use them??? Very confussed here…….

    But love all you do. Thanks so much for sharing your creative ways with us. I’m a long time stamper, but new to crafting and trying to catch up and try it all. :)

    Febe
    from AZReplyCancel

  • KathyNovember 14, 2011 - 4:47 pm

    Your work is always so lovely! Great job!ReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)November 14, 2011 - 4:58 pm

    Oh my! This is soooo pretty. They have all my favourite elements – pink, roses, lace, beige, pretty paper and your fabulous ribbon/bow treatment. What can I say? Simply that I’m in awe of your talents sums it up. Thank you for sharing this.ReplyCancel

  • EmilyNovember 14, 2011 - 5:04 pm

    How exciting! I can’t wait to see a new spellbinders die…I think I’ll stay up just so I can see what you’ve made. I love your box and matching card. I’ve really fallen in love with the vintage look and I need to try more cards in this style. I think I’ll be adding this box die to my Christmas wish list.ReplyCancel

  • BernieNovember 14, 2011 - 5:06 pm

    Wow Becca what amazing projects! Love everything about them both. Thank you for always giving us a link to the dies etc. that you use. If it’s a die I don’t have sometimes it’s difficult to see what you’ve used or to figure out how you’ve altered it until I see what the die looks like. The links helps the light go one. :)
    See ya tomorrow.
    Blessings BernieReplyCancel

  • ColleenB.November 14, 2011 - 5:08 pm

    Gorgeous set. Just darn right Outstanding.
    ColleenB.ReplyCancel

  • ChelseaNovember 14, 2011 - 5:12 pm

    What a beautiful gift set, Becca. You are just a creative genius!! Thank you so much for sharing your gorgeous work!ReplyCancel

  • Trish DominguezNovember 14, 2011 - 5:19 pm

    I go on line every day to see if you have a new post. You make my day and I LOVE all your cards etc.ReplyCancel

  • Bonnie WeissNovember 14, 2011 - 5:23 pm

    What a beautiful, BEAUTIFUL gift set, Becca. You always manage to take it one step further and create the most perfect projects. Thanks for the tutorial for the hexagon box. I have added it to my list of projects to try. BTW … I have been using my BPBS for all of my bows for my Christmas cards and have yet to have even one not turn out perfect. You rock Becca!ReplyCancel

  • Cheryl RandallNovember 14, 2011 - 5:27 pm

    Becca
    What a beautiful box. Is there someway you could post a pattern of the template that we could enlarge for those of us who would like to to try it but do not have the grand calibur or the die?

    Thanks for sharing your creativity with all of us.ReplyCancel

  • TineNovember 14, 2011 - 5:31 pm

    Hi Becca, Stunning box & card set and a fabulous tutorial that was so easy to understand. The embellishment you created on the top is just perfect too. Well worth all the time & trouble you spent sorting the video out. Thank you.
    Tine :)ReplyCancel

  • Dottie DavisNovember 14, 2011 - 5:57 pm

    I can’t imagine how difficult to get each step just right to film. My son in law is a videographer and he takes literally thousands of feet of film to get one usable shot. But, you did an amazing tutorial, actually just figuring out the box steps makes me tip my hat to you. This box is just so gorgeous, so girly girl. Love it and can’t wait to jump into this project. Thank you so much for your time and effort to share with all of us your beautiful cards and such.ReplyCancel

  • Angela FehrNovember 14, 2011 - 6:24 pm

    This is so beautiful! Love the colour and details – it’s gorgeous in every way.ReplyCancel

  • SusanNovember 14, 2011 - 6:29 pm

    Wowee Becca! What a fabulous tutorial. So straightforward. Makes me wish I had that die for sure!
    I absolutely love your feminine, gorgeous card and hexagonal box. They are definitely something any woman would love to have — and you’re right — they would absolutely want to keep them!
    I just love Spellbinders products and you take them to a whole new level — they must be so thrilled to have you on their design team. Can’t wait to see the new release after midnight!ReplyCancel

  • JeanNovember 14, 2011 - 6:37 pm

    Hi Becca – it’s been a long while since I’ve posted a comment, although I visit your site regularly. The hexagon box and matching card are just beautiful. What gorgeous creative talent you are gifted with, and thank you for sharing!! Take care!ReplyCancel

  • Gloria StengelNovember 14, 2011 - 6:50 pm

    You have reached a new level of creative and clever! Spellbinders needs to pay you double! You ARE amazing!ReplyCancel

  • NancykNovember 14, 2011 - 7:00 pm

    Wow Becca! What a stunning box and wonderful tutorial! Thank you so much for providing us with gorgeous creations and well thought out videos. My wish list grows bigger and bigger everytime I visit your blog!ReplyCancel

  • Lesley LangdonNovember 14, 2011 - 7:37 pm

    Ooooo – so gorgeous and what a wonderful idea!!!ReplyCancel

  • Cindy MNovember 14, 2011 - 7:40 pm

    My, my, my Becca! This has to be the most beautiful thing you have made to date. It is breathtaking!! I can’t imagine anyone would throw away this beautiful gift. May I ask what you do with all your creations? Do you have an Etsy store? If your give-aways were for your creations, I think I would have received a priceless piece of art!ReplyCancel

  • Debbie McKelveyNovember 14, 2011 - 7:43 pm

    WOW that box and card take my breath away! I am always amazed at how you take the simplest items and make these gorgeous boxes and cards. That’s why I love visiting your blog, so I can see what you’ve done with the latest dies, stamps, embellishments, etc. You are the BEST!!ReplyCancel

  • LaurenNovember 14, 2011 - 7:54 pm

    Becca-
    What else can I say that has not been said? This is just gorgeous, sweet and lovely. You are a very sensitive woman.
    Have missed you lately. Glad you are okay.
    LaurenReplyCancel

  • RubyNovember 14, 2011 - 8:32 pm

    Great tutorial… wonderful creation. Tku so much for sharing this with us! I can see using it for a set of stamped coasters!ReplyCancel

  • sherry gardnerNovember 14, 2011 - 8:43 pm

    This card and box is beautiful, thanks for sharing…:)ReplyCancel

  • Vicky SchmidtNovember 14, 2011 - 8:47 pm

    Becca,
    You are so talented. I love everything you do. I missed you not posting but I am sure you have a life to live too. Be sure that I think of you often & pray for you.
    VickyReplyCancel

  • Judy HayesNovember 14, 2011 - 8:50 pm

    Incredibly beautiful, Becca! Love how you made the box!ReplyCancel

  • RufusNovember 14, 2011 - 10:08 pm

    Becca, this is a fabulous set. However the lucky recipient may be will be THRILLED! I’m quite sure that they won’t be throwing that box away, it’s as much of a gift as whatever may end up inside it. Will be looking forward to the new die you’ll be showing. Miss seeing you post as often, but I’m sure that you’ve got many, many things going on in your life. Hope that you are well and happy, I KNOW you’re busy!
    R/ReplyCancel

  • MarilynNovember 14, 2011 - 10:41 pm

    I don’t even know what to say. . . .one lucky terrific person is going to feel very loved and special whom will get this set from you!!!!
    What talent you have, absolutly love your pink flowers. This is an over the top beautiful project.
    You are so kind to do tutorials, give us all the links to what you’ve used. How kind and thoughful you are!!!
    You are a Blessing to all you have touched with your talents in life!ReplyCancel

  • EllenaElizabethNovember 14, 2011 - 10:43 pm

    Wonderful as usual Becca. This might sound like a dumb question but does the hexagon die fit through a Cuttlebug?ReplyCancel

  • monica holmesNovember 14, 2011 - 10:43 pm

    the hexagon box tutorial is not available, it says error occured. am i doing something wrong?ReplyCancel

  • Jane SuperNovember 14, 2011 - 10:53 pm

    Thank you so much Becca. Your cards and boxes are amazing as usual.
    Your tutorials are a gift!
    Cheers,
    JaneReplyCancel

  • Linda CarsonNovember 14, 2011 - 11:07 pm

    God has blessed you w/some amazing creative talent! Your box and card are absolutely divine!ReplyCancel

  • Sylvia JohnsonNovember 15, 2011 - 1:12 am

    Becca I love this hexagon box! You did not mention the size of the sb die. Will it fit in a Big Shot or Cuttlebug? Oh I hope because I will definitely get the die if it fits in one or the other. Thank you for all the directions for the different things you make. I adore making 3D items so this box is right up my alley. This would be beautiful for Valentines Day. You are such a lovely talented lady. I can tell you have a sweet spirit. So thanks for all you do and share with us in blogland!ReplyCancel

  • RebekkaNovember 15, 2011 - 1:15 am

    This card and box is just so elegant. And what an awesome tutorial.ReplyCancel

  • DianneNovember 15, 2011 - 4:04 am

    Becca the box and card are just so elegant….Love the roses also….
    Thanks so much for the tutorial on the box….You are such an inspiration….ReplyCancel

  • patricia p.November 15, 2011 - 4:12 am

    Becca
    Another great tutorial..clear and easy to understand. I just love your tutorial video’s. I’m learning so much from watching you..thank you Becca.

    patReplyCancel

  • Clare BuswellNovember 15, 2011 - 6:45 am

    Just STUNNING! I love the beautiful colors you used. Thank you for inspiring as always! I love your attention to detail!ReplyCancel

  • Carol BurnetteNovember 15, 2011 - 7:01 am

    Wow, it’s a lovely box! Thank’s for the great video.ReplyCancel

  • EileenNovember 15, 2011 - 9:14 am

    Becca you have done it again! Amazed me with your beautiful creations!!!!
    The card is gorgeous and the box is outstanding! I can also picture the box as a Christmas Box with cosmetics, lotions or chocolates inside for someone special and on the top instead of the Roses you could have Poinsettias and Christmas ribbons….wouldn’t that be beautiful too? Unfotunately I don’t have the Spellbinders Die that is required or I would have a go right now! Thank you for another ‘Becca Special’.

    LOL Eileen (U.K.)ReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenNovember 15, 2011 - 2:11 pm

    THIS IS GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!! The papers, yes are BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!! The lace, the ROSES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The box & the card are TRUELY BREATHTAKING!!!!!!! Hmmmm, WHAT goody will you place inside the box????ReplyCancel

  • TittiNovember 16, 2011 - 4:14 pm

    I found your scrapside and i love it………You are the best.
    Hugs from Titti in SwedenReplyCancel

  • DeniceNovember 16, 2011 - 4:59 pm

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  • DeniceNovember 16, 2011 - 5:01 pm

    A B S O L U T L Y A W E S O M E……… You are the sweetest person to go to so much trouble with all these wonderful tutorials. God bless you ……. DeniceReplyCancel

  • mayNovember 17, 2011 - 5:20 pm

    You make my day with all these beautiful item’s you make
    such a talented designer !!
    God BlessReplyCancel

  • Dee DiGiambattistaNovember 17, 2011 - 9:23 pm

    Becca, You are so talented. This is a great box!!! My only problem is I don’t own the spellbinders die for the lid. We live on a fixed income and I can’t afford to get this yet so, is there any other way to make the lids? Thanks so muchReplyCancel

  • RomayneNovember 26, 2011 - 5:56 pm

    Superb tutorial, but sadly I could never afford the Spellbinder’s die :( But certainly food for thought on trying to create something similar even without it. Thanks for taking the time to put it up :)ReplyCancel

  • Clarissa DNovember 27, 2011 - 9:39 pm

    Becca it is nice to hear from you. You will be in my prayers. Thank you for the beautiful card ;this is why I look forward to your entries. May the Lord grant you all grace.ReplyCancel

  • cynthia beynonNovember 27, 2011 - 11:39 pm

    BECCA I HAVE BEEN AWAY FROM MY COMPUTER AND AM NOW
    HEARING ABOUT YOUR BEING AWAY. I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT
    THE MEDICAL PROBLEMS YOU ARE HAVING.
    I LOVE THE HEXAGON BOX AND ALL THE OTHER ITEMS YOU
    HAVE PUBLISHED. WITH ALL YOUR PROBLEMS THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME ……WE ALL APPRECIATE IT.\
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Hi there blog friends!!  Remember the Honeycomb Ornament I made last year using the Spellbinders Ornament die template?  This year Spellbinders released the 2011 Heirloom ornament and with Christmas around the corner I created a tutorial on how to make your own.  Several of you have asked for a step by step and a video and you’ve got it.  I was honored when Splitcoaststampers asked me to submit those for their site – you can see the step by step tutorial and list of products needed at this link:  http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/honeycombornament/

In the meantime, for those of you who like videos – have a look see here!

I’m quietly working in the background on projects (insert mischievous grin here).  I hope you enjoy the tutorial, there are more on the way!!

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  • Debbie D (Studio 3D)November 10, 2011 - 11:36 am

    Becca – this is an awesome tutorial. Very clear and understandable. I will be running off to make some of these honeycomb ornaments today! DddReplyCancel

  • Sue from OregonNovember 10, 2011 - 11:40 am

    oh my…I can’t wait to make one of these!!!ReplyCancel

  • ElaineNovember 10, 2011 - 11:53 am

    Great project! Thanks for thinking of so many creative ways to use products and tools and making tutorials!ReplyCancel

  • ErikaNovember 10, 2011 - 11:57 am

    Oh my Becca you’ve done it again, this is fantastic….I must try this, many thanks for sharing.
    Crafty hugs,
    Erika.ReplyCancel

  • PtitesmiminesNovember 10, 2011 - 11:57 am

    I’m very impressed about your work,
    Everything is absolutely wonderful !
    thanks for sharing
    CélineReplyCancel

  • TammyNovember 10, 2011 - 12:15 pm

    WOWEEEEE—Hallelujah!!!
    Becca—the Lord so shines through you on this one!!!! Thank you so very much for allowing me to glean from you!!! Huge hugs !

    be blessed………..
    Beyond Measure
    tammy
    (working diligently on blog)ReplyCancel

  • GraceNovember 10, 2011 - 12:19 pm

    This is a wonderful tutorial. Thank you! I just love this! I will be making some this year!ReplyCancel

  • Jennifer FerrellNovember 10, 2011 - 12:22 pm

    What a wonderful project! So beautifully done! thank you so much for taking the time to make the video!
    Kindest regards,
    JenniferReplyCancel

  • MarisaNovember 10, 2011 - 12:28 pm

    Simply gorgeous ornament, Becca, and a fabulous tutorial!! Thank you!!ReplyCancel

  • Bonnie WeissNovember 10, 2011 - 12:28 pm

    Wonderful project and equally wonderful tutorial, Becca. Can’t wait to see what else you will be posting! BTW … I am so loving my BPBS (Becca Peg Bow System). I just finished a mass production of cards and I used the Figure Eight bow. They turned out SOOO nice.ReplyCancel

  • Robin FishbackNovember 10, 2011 - 12:34 pm

    Beautiful ornament and fantastic, concise directions. Thanks for sharing!ReplyCancel

  • Diana BNovember 10, 2011 - 1:15 pm

    Absolutely beautiful – now to buy the die and paper.ReplyCancel

  • Joan FrickerNovember 10, 2011 - 1:15 pm

    Becca, you are just amazing. This ornament is fabulous and your video is wonderful. I love it. Thanks so much for sharing with us.ReplyCancel

  • Diana E. BishopNovember 10, 2011 - 1:23 pm

    Amazing….amazing….and how do you always come up with such fabulous projects. Thank you so much for the video, as that certainly helps (me especially) to see how you do it.ReplyCancel

  • Barb GhigliottyNovember 10, 2011 - 1:26 pm

    Oh my ~ What a GORGEOUS ornament, Becca! Thank you so much for the tutorial, and I can’t wait to see more (wink, wink)!

    Have a wonderful day,

    Barb G.ReplyCancel

  • MaryannNovember 10, 2011 - 1:29 pm

    Oh yes I´ve already seen it on Splitcoas stampers site and it was so awesome hun. You are such a genius to think these ideas out, that´s for sure, and your work are always so awesome. Thank you sooo much for sharing all these wonderful ideas with all of us here hun.
    Have a wonderful week-end ahead here soon and lots of crafting fun.ReplyCancel

  • Vicky SchmidtNovember 10, 2011 - 1:34 pm

    Becca,
    You are4 great to share your ideas with us. I just love your blog.
    Love the ornament.
    VickyReplyCancel

  • KathyNovember 10, 2011 - 1:35 pm

    Absolutely stunning…great tutorial. Love your blog. The setup is beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • Marge R. (mer)November 10, 2011 - 1:53 pm

    SOOO LOVE this, Becca — TFS!!! It’s AWSOME, sooo elegant and classy in every detail!!!ReplyCancel

  • Debbie BNovember 10, 2011 - 1:57 pm

    Yes I do love the ornament. You are an amazing artist and a wonderful person. I have really missed you. I check you blog everyday to see what you have cooked up for us.ReplyCancel

  • sherry gardnerNovember 10, 2011 - 2:20 pm

    This ornament is beautiful, I am going to get this spell die and over the Thanksgiving break, I am going to make these with my daughter…this is so fun….Thank you so much for sharing…:)ReplyCancel

  • RubyNovember 10, 2011 - 2:26 pm

    Absolutely beautiful… I’m in awe! Tku for sharing this. Definitely an amazing creation.ReplyCancel

  • Patricia BassonNovember 10, 2011 - 2:55 pm

    You have a new follower in me!!! This is so fabulous…I will be back to watch the rest of your great tutorials…Thank you so much!ReplyCancel

  • ShauneenNovember 10, 2011 - 2:58 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for the inspiration Becca !!ReplyCancel

  • barb fNovember 10, 2011 - 3:00 pm

    Does any one know where to get the thin test weight paper Becca used on this project??? I love the ornament but can never find paper like she uses. Thanks BarbaraReplyCancel

  • janeyNovember 10, 2011 - 3:38 pm

    thank you, Becca!!! I loved the ornament last year and I am grateful for the tutorial – this technique might be in my future.

    hugsReplyCancel

  • StephanieNovember 10, 2011 - 3:48 pm

    Love the ornament! Your “stuff” is beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • Clarissa DNovember 10, 2011 - 3:55 pm

    Love the ornament and the tutorial!ReplyCancel

  • KathyNovember 10, 2011 - 4:26 pm

    I LOVE your tutorials! This ornament is awesome!!!! I wonder what size glue dots you are using.. they appear to be so very tiny!ReplyCancel

  • Lillian ChildNovember 10, 2011 - 4:32 pm

    Really detailed tutorial – thanks so much!ReplyCancel

  • mayNovember 10, 2011 - 4:45 pm

    Beautiful !!
    I wait in earnest for the next project
    everything you make is awesome ! Thank’s for showing all these nice item’sReplyCancel

  • Crystal AnneNovember 10, 2011 - 5:20 pm

    I love it Becca! Absolutely beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • Beverly UNovember 10, 2011 - 5:45 pm

    Oh my goodness, this is so cool! And the best part is I just received this die yesterday in the mail. Guess what I’ll be doing???? lol I love your blog and all your fabulous ideas!ReplyCancel

  • Judy McMullenNovember 10, 2011 - 7:08 pm

    Becca, I saw your tutorial and SCS yesterday and fell in love with this ornament. The paper you used really caught my eye. I would love to get my hands on this purple and gold combination. My nephew is a U of WA grad and purple and gold are the school colors. I thought he would love getting an ornament using this gorgeous paper! I know you mentioned Hobby Lobby. We don’t have one in the city I live in but I thought I might be able to find it online if you could give me more info. Thanks!ReplyCancel

  • LalaNovember 10, 2011 - 7:44 pm

    Hi Becca, I love watching your tutorials. You are so precise and so calm in your instructions. You always leave me thinking “I can do it”. Thanks for always sharing your beautiful projects.ReplyCancel

  • MarinaNovember 10, 2011 - 8:44 pm

    Beautiful!!!!! OH my gosh Becca maybe I missed something that you take breaks between cards. You are a love drug for me and treasure your creativity. I can’t be without your daily cards. My husband said I was going through withdrawals. I look so forward to checking your site after work. I am sure I am not the only one. Your wonderful! My mom passed away some time ago and I feel that your cards and comments are so welcoming and a comfort zone. I just can’t tell you how much it means to me. Sorry ladiesfor my long comment but I am addicted.ReplyCancel

  • RufusNovember 10, 2011 - 11:01 pm

    Gorgeous, Becca! I saw the piece on the Spellbinders blog and was hoping (crossed fingers) that you’d do a video. Can’t wait to see what else you’ve got in the works. We’ve missed you! Thanks for sharing your creativity and for creating the video for us visual types.
    R/ReplyCancel

  • RufusNovember 10, 2011 - 11:10 pm

    Sorry meant to say over on Splitcoaststampers!
    R/ReplyCancel

  • HettieNovember 11, 2011 - 1:00 am

    WOW! You never cease to amaze me. Thanks for the wonderful project!ReplyCancel

  • SusanNovember 11, 2011 - 1:30 am

    Thanks for another inspirational tutorial Becca — I don’t know how you come up with so many unique creations!ReplyCancel

  • ChelseaNovember 11, 2011 - 1:42 am

    Another wonderful tutorial! Thank you so much, Becca, for sharing your idea with us. I hope to be able to try this technique soon!ReplyCancel

  • mayNovember 11, 2011 - 4:17 am

    Awesome !
    You are so talented
    cant wait till the next projectReplyCancel

  • Nancy WNovember 11, 2011 - 4:18 am

    What a gorgeous ornament! I will be making one in red and gold, in conjunction with wearing a red poppy for our Remembrance Day and I will hang in on our Christmas tree to keep those close memories. Thanks for the inspiration, Becca.ReplyCancel

  • HeatherNovember 11, 2011 - 4:35 am

    Hi Becca – gorgeous gorgeous project and a great tutorial thank you – you were missed…..
    Hugs
    Heather
    xReplyCancel

  • Barbara AKA GardenladyNovember 11, 2011 - 5:33 am

    How fabulous! Thanks Becca for another great tutorial. You really rock!
    Hugs,
    BarbaraReplyCancel

  • FrancineNovember 11, 2011 - 6:57 am

    It look so easy but i know it is because it is very well done. Merci !ReplyCancel

  • Marilyn ClarkNovember 11, 2011 - 7:26 am

    You are one amazing woman. WOW what a talent! You have me believeing I can do this (if I can find the die) Thanks for sharing with us. God bless.ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisNovember 11, 2011 - 7:37 am

    Gorgeous Ornament. Thanks for the very clear video with the easy to follow steps. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • Wanda HNovember 11, 2011 - 8:23 am

    Love this, Becca!!!ReplyCancel

  • CarolNovember 11, 2011 - 9:36 am

    Love your tutorials – thanks!ReplyCancel

  • Cheryl LNovember 11, 2011 - 10:23 am

    Becca I cannot tell you how excited I was to see that you had this tutorial!!! Been thinking about doing this for a few weeks and your step by step instructions in the video are wonderful. Thank you!ReplyCancel

  • EileenNovember 11, 2011 - 1:02 pm

    thank you Becca for all your wonderful tutorials and for all the time you put into them to help make us better crafters.
    LOL EileenReplyCancel

  • CandyNovember 11, 2011 - 2:42 pm

    Thank you! Your talent knows no bounds.ReplyCancel

  • SondraNovember 11, 2011 - 3:26 pm

    Hi Becca

    Amazed that after years of browsing the internet I have only today discovered you through Splitcoaststampers. Your site is amazing and your creativity is inspiring. I too, as another commenter mentioned loved the paper you used. We fortunately do have a Hobby lobby here but I wasn’t able to find anything double sided that I thought was thin enough. Is there anything else you can me? Did it come in a pack? Was it with the scrapbook paper etc…. Anything information is appreciated.

    Signed up for your emailings and am looking forward to what is to come

    SondraReplyCancel

  • BeverlyNovember 11, 2011 - 5:22 pm

    This is so amazing! I was very inspired by your amazing creativity that I made an ornament using the Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge and posted it on my blog: ScrappinThread.blogspot.com. I linked to your amazing tutorial so that others cans see how you created the beautiful ornament above. Thank you for sharing your gift of creativity with others. BeverlyReplyCancel

  • WinkNovember 11, 2011 - 9:44 pm

    You are something else! The ornament is Absolutely Gorgeous! I wish I was only half as creative as you! I look forward to your emails everyday. Thank you so much for all your inspiration.ReplyCancel

  • Sandy KempfNovember 12, 2011 - 11:35 am

    What a BEAUTFUL paper craft! I am going to make one with my 10 year old daughter. I’m sure she will treasure it. Thank You for sharing!ReplyCancel

  • AnneNovember 12, 2011 - 1:11 pm

    I love your tutorials! Thank you so much for sharing your amazing creative talent with us.
    Hugs
    Anne (UK) xReplyCancel

  • Suzi YerkesNovember 12, 2011 - 9:30 pm

    What talent you have! You make amazing cards and projects and am kind enough to share directions with all of us. Thank you is hardly enough. Thank you and God Bless.ReplyCancel

  • GG Judy JacksonNovember 14, 2011 - 4:16 am

    Loved it. Don’t have this die yet so I checked out another of your ornament videos. I also don’t have the Fluer De Lis Motif but found the Flur De Lis square (S4-318) works just as well using the 3 embossed markings on the center of each side. I used the largest die (#4) in white and #2 for the center in silver patterened wrapping paper. I cased your video to make a topper for the square metal tin, then threaded a large ribbon with glittered snowflakes thru the lid and bottom so the tin could be hung on a tree until Christmas morning. One of my more eyecatching gift card holders! My SU demonstrator takes pic and uploads for me at times so If you want to see it, let me know. (GG stands for great grandma; as apposed to the talented Judy Jackson of the TJ magazine). Thank you for all your creative ideas.ReplyCancel

  • Mia McDonaldNovember 14, 2011 - 11:55 pm

    Becca, your work is so awesome!! Everytime I enter your site I have to be ready to work bc I’m always so inspired by what you have done. I’m doing an ornament swap with some of my closest girlfriends and when I saw the Honeycomb ornament. I felt like it was a must have. I’m doing mine with tissue paper so a needed to add a few extra steps but I would love to share my results with you.ReplyCancel

  • MargieNovember 19, 2011 - 9:09 pm

    love it..you are so clever..thanks for sharingReplyCancel

  • Cindie DNovember 21, 2011 - 5:13 pm

    WOW! So beautiful! I love watching your tutorials.ReplyCancel

  • SaBrinaNovember 23, 2011 - 1:28 pm

    Very Pretty!ReplyCancel

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Hi there blog friends!  How about all the ideas you are getting from the Waltzingmouse Design Team for fabulously cute and quick gifties for the upcoming holiday season?  I’m astounded by what’s running out of the creative faucet – ideas I haven’t seen before.  Well, today is the last day of the Waltzingmouse Stamp of Approval Parade and another trinket.  Don’t you just love the smell of the holidays in the air?  When I’m in the craft store and run past one of those cinnamon brooms — Mmmmmm!  Let me linger on the candle aisle — yummy!  The other day I ran past some scrumptious potpourri that somehow made it into my bag.  I decided to make a potpourri holder that would be small enough to give as a gift and open enough to let the sweet fragrance out.  This is a little bit on the small size but holds a lot of potpourri – it’s 2.5″ wide by 2.5″ deep by 4-1/4″ tall (not counting the knob).


Did you peek inside to see how I made it.  Not very hard.  I stamped four of the tags, side by side with just a skosh of space in between them and allowed 1/2″ on the top and bottom of my stamping.  Then I went back and scored in between each of the four motifs to make the sides of the boxes.  Once scored I went back and cut the ovals with Spellbinders Classic Ovals LG.   On the back side I cut four pieces of red screen which I glued down with ScorTape along the top and the bottom.  (By the way, I was so intrigued with these colored screens that I picked up several colors from my quilt store – the simple option is to pick up plastic canvas, it will work just fine).  Just to make the inside pretty (can’t you tell I’m a seamstress?) I glued down an strip of contrast paper at the top and bottom of the inside just to cover up all my ScorTape and the raw edges of the screen.

Glue then goes along the entire bottom and along one side, which is then joined to make the box.  Then I constructed a top and a bottom from my favorite box method.  With a 4-5/8″ square, I scored at 1/2″, 1″, 3-5/8″ and 4-1/8″  then turned 90 degrees and scored at the same increments again.   This makes a  strong doubled walled bottom and lid.   Here’s what the top and bottom look like before after you score and before you adhere.


My box seemed so lonely that I made a tag to along with.  I simply used the same tag stamp and cut it out with Spellbinders Classic Ovals LG then cut the outside of the tag with Spellbinders Small Labels and backed the tag with Spellbinders Labels Twenty Three.

SUPPLIES I USED
Stamps: Waltzingmouse Stamps – Very Vintage Christmas Stamp Set
Paper:  Neenah Classic Crest Cream 80lb Cover, Bazzill – Ruby Slippers
Ink: Colorbox Chalk Ink – Dark Red
Accessories:  Spellbinders Labels SM, Spellbinders Classic Oval LG, Spellbinders Labels Twenty Three, Seam Binding, Red Screen, Buttons, Recollections Pearls, Knob

We hope that you have enjoyed, and have been inspired, the past few days from our Stamp of Approval Parade; highlighting Claire’s lovely Christmas and holiday sets. Now it’s time for you to get your craftiness on as we invite you to participate in a CASE (Copy and Share Everything) competition.  Here’s your crafty call to action!

1.  Find a card or project from any of the projects posted over the past few days by the WMS Design Team
2.  CASE that project using Waltzingmouse Stamp images, and link it using the Inlinkz on Claire’s blog at http://waltzingmouse.blogspot.com/.
3.  At the end of the competition, one project will be randomly selected to be highlighted with a Parade of its own on several of the Design Team blogs.

We hope you will enjoy this competition and that it will inspire you be creative. You have one week to complete and link your project as the competition will close at 8:00 AM Claire’s time on August 10th, which is 3 AM Eastern, 2 AM Central and Midnight, Pacific time. The winner will be announced on Claire’s blog on November 11th.

It’s never too early for a little Christmas Inspiration! Be sure to peek in to see what the rest of the designers are up to!!

Fabulous Design Team Creations
1. Anya Schrier 8. Laurie Schmidlin
2. Becca Feeken 9. Lynn Mercurio
3. Clare Buswell 10.Mona Pendleton
4. Julia Aston 11.Sandie Dunne
5. Jennifer Holmes 12. Tosha Leyendekker
6. Kate Whelan 13. Claire Brennan (Owner)
7. Kelly Schirmer

By the way, thanks so much for following me over to the Spellbinders Blog yesterday.  You only have until Midnight tonight (Friday) to leave a comment on my tutorial so that you are in the running for a free die template as described in the post over there.  Click over and try your luck – here’s the link – Get the Knowledge! with Guest Designer Becca Feeken – Edgeabilities E8-003 Classic Triple Scallop.  So thankful for you wonderful readers, thanks so much for stopping by!

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  • Iris FrankNovember 4, 2011 - 2:30 am

    Hi Becca! Always so beautiful! All those little details make them so special! God bless you! Iris FrankReplyCancel

  • OliwiaenNovember 4, 2011 - 2:51 am

    Wow, Becca, this is so inspiring! I’m in awe of your perfection in everything you create. Your skill in combining dies with stamps is incredible!ReplyCancel

  • MaryannNovember 4, 2011 - 2:56 am

    Oh Becca and again you´ve made such a wonderful little giftproject, and it´s so gorgeous. I love this and it looks so gorgeous. I´m sure anyone would love to get such an awesome little gift here. It´s really amazing hun.
    Have a wonderful week-end ahead and take care.ReplyCancel

  • SusanNovember 4, 2011 - 3:37 am

    Wow Becca — I don’t know you how continually come up with such amazing projects! This pot pourri box and tag are exceptional. And you make it all seem so easy. You are an inspiration!ReplyCancel

  • SandieNovember 4, 2011 - 3:40 am

    Oh wow! This is brilliant. I’m more of a vanilla gal myself.. but the smell of cinnamon does makes me hungry for churros , lol. Love the rich colour.ReplyCancel

  • EllenaElizabethNovember 4, 2011 - 3:47 am

    Once again totally inspirational and innovative work Becca!!!!ReplyCancel

  • SusanNovember 4, 2011 - 3:59 am

    Just noticed that you said that projects had to be linked up by August 10th — you may want to correct that to November 10th!
    Thanks for clearing up what CASE means — I’ve been wondering for such a long, long time!ReplyCancel

  • Clare BuswellNovember 4, 2011 - 5:13 am

    OH fabulous! I love potpourri, very inspiring!!ReplyCancel

  • FrancineNovember 4, 2011 - 5:40 am

    I like this new presentation for potpourri. It is a clean look. To bad we cannot find those stamps in America. Have a good week end! Francine.ReplyCancel

  • Ellen - CardMonkeyNovember 4, 2011 - 5:41 am

    Where EVER do you come up with such wonderful ideas??! You are a creative genius. You inspire me! Thank you for sharing this box and your projects for WMS. I’ve gotten several as a result of your work on their design team — you’re SUCH an enabler, though I can never come close to the charming work you do!

    Fondly,
    Ellen ? CardMonkey
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  • JudyNovember 4, 2011 - 6:33 am

    Oh Becca, I absolutely LOVE your potpourri holder, it is adorable, and something that I will definitely make. I’m having some crafting friends over the Saturday after Thanksgiving and this will be a great project for all of us. Thanks for all the inspiration and all the wonderful projects that you share.ReplyCancel

  • Beth GrecoNovember 4, 2011 - 6:37 am

    Brilliant!! What a beautiful idea. Tulle or lace could also work for the openings and give a slightly softer appearance. Love the know on top! You’re so creative ~ another idea for Christmas gift giving!ReplyCancel

  • Kelly SchirmerNovember 4, 2011 - 6:50 am

    Oh so COOOOL! I love that pretty red screen! What a gorgeous idea and it will smell just as delicious as it looks. The layered tag is amazing, too!ReplyCancel

  • Sheila RogersNovember 4, 2011 - 6:51 am

    I love the red screen. Where can I purchase this?ReplyCancel

  • Julia AstonNovember 4, 2011 - 7:15 am

    what a great idea for your little box Becca! love the red and the knob on top – that netting is perfect for the sides! thanks for sharing how it was done!ReplyCancel

  • Charlotte ZweigoronNovember 4, 2011 - 8:21 am

    BEAUTIFUL, Becca!! When I first saw this, I thought it was needlepoint canvas died with Distress Ink. If I can’t find these canvas squares (Joann’s is the closest thing to a quilting store we have), I may try the needlepoint canvas. It keeps me busy finding the little things you use that do not come from the crafting section of my local Joann’s, Michael’s and Hobby Lobby! Such delicious inspiration and innovation… “Thank you” seems inadequate but it is the best I can come up with. Thank you, thank you, thank you!ReplyCancel

  • KathyNovember 4, 2011 - 8:48 am

    Becca it’s a fabulous box!ReplyCancel

  • Omega BrooksNovember 4, 2011 - 8:51 am

    Wow Becca, this is beautiful and what a wonderful little take along gift for the holidays. Thanks so much for this inspiration!ReplyCancel

  • EileenNovember 4, 2011 - 9:00 am

    What a lovely project.!…now why didn’t I think of doing something like that? <3
    …..because I am not nearly as clever as you are LOL This is one I will definately being doing for friends at Christmastime.
    Thank you once again Becca.
    LOL EileenReplyCancel

  • Sheila-UKNovember 4, 2011 - 9:30 am

    WOWEEE yet an another stunning creation and yet more wonderful inspiration from you Becca.

    Love Sheila xxReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenNovember 4, 2011 - 9:40 am

    SPLENDID IDEA Becca!!!!!!!!!!! You could even do a LITTLE stitching on the canvas, still leaving the majority open for the scent to pass through!!!!!!!! :)ReplyCancel

  • Sandy MNovember 4, 2011 - 9:44 am

    Becca, fabulous potpourii box. While I was reading your directions I couldn’t help but think how this would look with one of those little fireless candles inside rather than the potpourii. I know they are small but 3 on a windowsill would be pretty or maybe 5 or 7 on the mantle. One of the bunch could hold the potpourri so there would be a great scent and lighted boxes too.ReplyCancel

  • Mona L PendletonNovember 4, 2011 - 9:45 am

    Gorgeous 3D project Becca! Love how you used the beautiful WM label to create your box!ReplyCancel

  • RebekkaNovember 4, 2011 - 10:05 am

    This is just stunning Becca, I love the red screen.ReplyCancel

  • MeredithNovember 4, 2011 - 10:09 am

    Becca, this is amazing. Your attention to detail is just incredible! What a beautiful project.ReplyCancel

  • Marge R. (mer)November 4, 2011 - 10:14 am

    Oh My GOODNESS — I sooo want to be your close, personal friend — not only to receive one of your fabulous creations like this one, but also to maybe be lucky enough to sneak into your crafty room and watch your magical hands creating something AMAZING as you always do! LOVE this and what a fabulous gift to have for this holiday season — after Christmas you could simply put the potpourri back in a plastic bag and re-use again next season — sooo very clever, Becca!!! I can just imagine your recipient thinking sweet thoughts of you every time they pass by this fabulous aromatic box!!!ReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)November 4, 2011 - 10:21 am

    Love it, love it, love it! You are so clever, Becca. Your attention to detail is second to none and I love your choice of colours, ribbon treatment of course and everything else. Did I mention I love it?ReplyCancel

  • FernandaNovember 4, 2011 - 10:32 am

    OMG! How I would love if you made a video out of this one! I’m more of a visual type learner so I kind of got lost in your instructions-even though they do seem simple enough! lol! But yes a video would be nice! Thank youReplyCancel

  • Laura with Layers of ColorNovember 4, 2011 - 11:33 am

    Amazing project, Becca! So clever and unique! Fabulous idea and workmanship, as always!

    Praying for you daily!ReplyCancel

  • Lynn MercurioNovember 4, 2011 - 11:48 am

    Becca – this is so beautiful and such a wonderful way to package up ANY holiday item. It’s a gift in itself. You really are AMAZING. I prayed for you today asking for the peace that only God can provide. Hugs to you, my friend.ReplyCancel

  • Barbara JayNovember 4, 2011 - 1:08 pm

    I clicked on your site and shouted WOW when I saw this. The projects you come up with are amazing!! A beautiful way to display Holiday PotpourriReplyCancel

  • DeirdreNovember 4, 2011 - 2:46 pm

    Stunning creation – wow… love it.ReplyCancel

  • Renee LNovember 4, 2011 - 4:01 pm

    What a fabulous idea!!
    Love this box…
    and I bet it smells incredible!! :)ReplyCancel

  • Cheryl StaufferNovember 4, 2011 - 4:18 pm

    Absolutely creative potpourri box. It is gorgeous. Thank you for sharing the directions!!ReplyCancel

  • SuziNovember 4, 2011 - 4:36 pm

    MMMmmm! I can almost smell ’em! Beautiful project, Becca! TFS!ReplyCancel

  • MNovember 4, 2011 - 6:27 pm

    How gorgeous!! Your cards/projects are so inspirational. I especially love that you incorporate Spellbinders dies!! I go weak @ the knees for those dies!ReplyCancel

  • Juanita BraunNovember 4, 2011 - 7:08 pm

    Your projects are always outstanding. Your box is beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • Juanita BraunNovember 4, 2011 - 7:08 pm

    All your projects are outstanding. Love the box.ReplyCancel

  • Karen SteinNovember 4, 2011 - 9:47 pm

    Wow, what a great idea. Beautiful stamping too!ReplyCancel

  • Kathy FrieszNovember 5, 2011 - 2:16 am

    How clever, and what a fabulous gift to receive … you inspire me !ReplyCancel

  • AnyaNovember 5, 2011 - 12:54 pm

    What a fantastically wonderful idea, Becca! I seriously love the way you think! I love the smell of those cinnamon pine cones, and something like this that not only smells wonderful but looks beautiful would be perfect around the holidays. I apologize for not stopping in here sooner.. for some reason I can’t view your blog while I’m at work (shhh!), so I needed to wait to check from home. :)ReplyCancel

  • Deborah FringsNovember 5, 2011 - 7:04 pm

    Another fabulous festive idea! I really like this – it would make a lovely gift and the smell would be fabulous!ReplyCancel

  • SuzanaNovember 7, 2011 - 12:32 pm

    Such a wonderful set!
    SuzanaReplyCancel

  • Theresa DendingerNovember 11, 2011 - 5:39 pm

    What a wonderful project! Love it! Thanks for sharing this!ReplyCancel

  • Kay LusnakNovember 14, 2011 - 6:38 pm

    I just love the card – the stamp is beautiful! I’m going to try to do something similiar for my sister-in-law’s birthday. Thanks for my “beauty” of the day!
    KayReplyCancel
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