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Greetings, I wanted to share a quick card using one of my new Magnolias – this one is #376 Tilda as Lucia.  I find her simply adorable! She is a current Christmas Magnolia but you need to look at the new Christmas Collection (So Jolly, Under the Mistletoe and So Snowy) that are available for preorder this year – HERE.  

I’ve paired her some dreamy Webster Pages paper and distressed everything with Antique Linen Distress Ink.  Tilda is perched on a medallion made using Spellbinders Petite Ovals Small, Spellbinders Petite Ovals Large and Spellbinders Petite Scalloped Ovals Large.  This medallion is then nestled on top of Spellbinders Labels Eight.

Card Recipe
Stamps:  Magnolia – #376 Tilda as Lucia
Paper:  Webster Pages – Petite Pages; Home for the Holidays/Winter’s Wings, Bazzill
Accessories:  Spellbinders Petite Ovals Small, Spellbinders Petite Ovals Large , Spellbinders Petite Scalloped Ovals Large Spellbinders Labels Eight Ribbon, Pearls, Martha Stewart Double Loop Border Punch

Thanks for stopping by today!!  Tomorrow I have a super, super sweet Penny Black image to share as a part of Penny Black Week over at Stamper’s Dream!!

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  • Pam HeroldNovember 9, 2009 - 4:19 pm

    This card is so cute. You always have such interesting cards. Love following your blog.ReplyCancel

  • DianeNovember 9, 2009 - 4:23 pm

    Becca,
    Oh my…. I L O V E this!
    So very pretty.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • BarbaraNovember 9, 2009 - 4:33 pm

    Adorable!! I am new to stamping so I never heard of Magnolia stamps until I saw them on your site. Now I am in love with Tilda and Edwin. I need to win a lottery LOLReplyCancel

  • Anna/OmaNovember 9, 2009 - 4:52 pm

    Another awesome card!ReplyCancel

  • ToshNovember 9, 2009 - 5:51 pm

    So sweet Becca!! Love how you incorporated the dp with that charming image!ReplyCancel

  • Angela WoodNovember 9, 2009 - 6:09 pm

    Becca, that is just lovely. The papers and ribbon are gorgeous! hugz, AngelaReplyCancel

  • Tracy McAlisterNovember 9, 2009 - 6:18 pm

    This is truly beautiful Becca and the Websters Papers just compliment it beautifully.ReplyCancel

  • Sharon CaudleNovember 9, 2009 - 6:27 pm

    Beautiful card, Becca! Love the softness of it, and Tilda as Lucia is just gorgeous! That paper is totally delicious! :) hugs!ReplyCancel

  • NancyNovember 9, 2009 - 6:47 pm

    Becca your card is gorgeous! Love the papers and ribbon that you used. Tilda is beautiful!
    Hugs,
    NancyReplyCancel

  • Barb HardemanNovember 9, 2009 - 6:53 pm

    Such a beautiful card Becca. I drool over your blog entries all the time. This card is just gorgeous…hugs…BarbReplyCancel

  • Kerry D-CNovember 9, 2009 - 7:30 pm

    Stunning, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • Sharron / SharrahugNovember 9, 2009 - 7:45 pm

    Beautiful card, Becca!
    Huggies ~
    SharronReplyCancel

  • GeorginaNovember 9, 2009 - 8:08 pm

    O my – how exquisite she is – the colours are perfect for the image.ReplyCancel

  • StitcherNovember 9, 2009 - 8:19 pm

    Absolutely adorable! This is a real showpiece. I just love the coloring.ReplyCancel

  • CrystalNovember 9, 2009 - 9:16 pm

    This is beautiful!!!ReplyCancel

  • CabioNovember 9, 2009 - 9:24 pm

    Nice Becca, it’s so elegant & precious. Thanks so much for the inspirations!
    Hugs,
    CabioReplyCancel

  • JannekeNovember 10, 2009 - 2:10 am

    Awesome card ;0)

    Janneke XReplyCancel

  • Marion (Australia)November 10, 2009 - 2:39 am

    Hi Becca!
    This Tilda is so lovely and beautifully coloured.
    I love the Dear Santa background.
    Hugs MarionReplyCancel

  • patounineNovember 10, 2009 - 2:43 am

    très belleReplyCancel

  • dusty gallowayNovember 10, 2009 - 4:17 am

    Again, another beauty Becca! I have a question …I have been to Websters website and haven’t found the paper with the Dear Santa list on it…I absolutely love it!
    dustyReplyCancel

  • Cheryl RowleyNovember 10, 2009 - 4:40 am

    Just lovely! YOur cards always have such grace and elegance!ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisNovember 10, 2009 - 4:43 am

    This is so adorable. Oh the innocence of Christmas, it brings back so many memories. TFS!!! Nice work Becca.ReplyCancel

  • Bernice BarnesNovember 10, 2009 - 7:13 am

    Beautiful softness with this card. The angel is so adorable. Love it.
    BerniceReplyCancel

  • Lauren MullarkeyNovember 10, 2009 - 7:52 am

    Adorable! I love the antique feel to it. This is such a cute Tilda – I might NEED it, lol. She is colored beautifully!

    LaurenReplyCancel

  • LoriNovember 10, 2009 - 10:31 am

    This card is beautiful! Luv the colours you used.

    xoxo,
    LoriReplyCancel

  • NormaNovember 10, 2009 - 1:34 pm

    Becca, it’s beautiful!!! Love the colour scheme and your layout. Elegant looking. Love it.

    Hugs.
    NormaReplyCancel

  • sue morrisNovember 10, 2009 - 9:22 pm

    This is beautiful becca!! I love all the details and the colors are fabulous!ReplyCancel

  • Patricia GarciaNovember 10, 2009 - 10:12 pm

    Awesome card. love the soft look on it!!

    Hugs,
    PatriciaReplyCancel

  • KateNovember 11, 2009 - 12:20 pm

    So beautiful…ReplyCancel

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Greetings!  Today I’m sharing a card made with a lovely new set from Flourishes called Dove and Holly.  The shading laid in by the artist makes it a joy to color.  My card is essentially flat and functions as a pocket card.   Actually it started out being a band around the card that got quite large and worked itself into being the pocket.  

The card is colored with Tombow markers and the edges are smudged with Antique Linen and Vintage Photo Distess Inks.  The pocket is cut with Martha Stewart Deep Edger Floral Vine Punch and the vellum overlay is hand embossed with Anna Griffin brass stencils.   The top edge of the pocket is cut with EK Success Scalloped Scallop Border Punch and embellished with pearls.    I feel like this format works really well when your stamped image is large.  By setting it up with the pocket I could still have the large focal panel yet have other decorative elements on the card as well and they all have the opportunity to be seen.

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Flourishes – Dove and Holly
Paper:  K & Co., Bazzill, Pergamano Translucent Vellum, 140lb Strathmore Watercolor Paper
Ink:  Versafine Black Onyx, Antique Linen Distress Ink, Vintage Photo Distress Ink
Accessories:  Martha Stewart Deep Edger Floral Vine Punch, Pearls, Ribbon, Tombow Markers, Anna Griffin Brass Embossing Stencils, Clear Embossing Powder, EK Success Scalloped Scallop Border Punch

Thanks for stopping by :-)  Hoping you find joy today!

 

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  • BarbaraNovember 6, 2009 - 11:20 am

    Exquisite!! Your closing remark is you hope we find joy today. Becca, you give “us ” joy by sharing your marvelous talent!! I am sure you lift many people’s spirits every day who do not post a comment. Your coloring also proves people can do beautiful coloring with Tombows too.ReplyCancel

  • Charlene R.November 6, 2009 - 11:26 am

    As usual, a beautiful card. Trying to think of cards to do for the xams season. I like the idea of a band around the card. Thanks for the inspiration.ReplyCancel

  • DianeNovember 6, 2009 - 11:28 am

    Becca,
    Such a beautiful Christmas creation.
    Your coloring is really stunning.
    Have a wonderful weekend.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • PatNovember 6, 2009 - 12:10 pm

    You’re always on the cutting edge! Excellent.ReplyCancel

  • Jerri KayNovember 6, 2009 - 12:27 pm

    A very beautiful Christmas card Becca, the embossing is absolutely gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • Grace NyweningNovember 6, 2009 - 12:41 pm

    Gorgeous Becca! Love the decor on your band! Love the edge punch… love the image, the bow… love it all!!!ReplyCancel

  • Elaine AllenNovember 6, 2009 - 12:51 pm

    Becca –

    This is just so beautiful. What a marvelous job you have done with it. Everything works beautifully together, what a feast for the eyes. Another Becca masterpiece!

    Elaine AllenReplyCancel

  • Lynda Pleckan (Joyful Stamper)November 6, 2009 - 3:27 pm

    Lovely card Becca! Your work is really inspiring, and I, too, find joy simply by reading your blog, and checking out your art! Many blessings to you and yours.ReplyCancel

  • Tracy McAlisterNovember 6, 2009 - 4:01 pm

    Totally beautiful. The colours and design are amazing.ReplyCancel

  • ClareNovember 6, 2009 - 4:46 pm

    Just love it , your creations never cease to amaze me,ReplyCancel

  • Carol H.November 6, 2009 - 5:20 pm

    Beautiful card, Becca!!! I love this stamp set and I love what you’ve done with it!ReplyCancel

  • Marilyn ClarkNovember 6, 2009 - 5:38 pm

    Becca:
    You are just a friend that I haven’t met! Your talent is off the chart. I get inspiration from you, but when it comes to the ribbon…..you fill in the blank.

    My talent with ribbon is over or under, not good with bows.

    I hope you realize how much your ribbon talent amazes crafters like me.

    God bless and have a great day!ReplyCancel

  • VickiNovember 6, 2009 - 8:58 pm

    Love your card. Can you tell me a little bit about how you did the bow. I love ribbon and ribbon can really make a card.ReplyCancel

  • Denise (peanutbee)November 6, 2009 - 9:36 pm

    Breath taking, Becca!! Your coloring is WONDERFUL!ReplyCancel

  • DealbaidaNovember 7, 2009 - 12:23 am

    Another perfect creation! Your creativity and power to inspire grows daily Becca. Thank you for the pleasure you bring to so many.

    Have a good week-end everybody!

    Marion,
    UKReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)November 7, 2009 - 12:51 am

    Becca,

    What a great idea! Very pretty!

    Hugs,

    Lisa AthaReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisNovember 7, 2009 - 4:17 am

    It’s a real beauty Becca. I love your coloring, Tombow markers are some of my favorites gives a softer look than the copic markers do. I love tags and pockets on cards it always adds interest. TFS!!!ReplyCancel

  • Lisa SturgillNovember 7, 2009 - 6:28 am

    Ms. Becca,

    Your talent continually amazes me. Someone said exquisite, how true, as every card you make is absolutely stunning! Thank you so much for sharing!

    Lisa SturgillReplyCancel

  • Heather MNovember 7, 2009 - 10:33 am

    I am always in awe when I visit with you! Your creations are oh so inspiring and your calm nature exhudes from every camera angle. I am convinced that serendipity is your middle name.
    Thank you for gently nudging me along. I tend to follow the path of neutral but I’m loving all the richness in your colour choices!ReplyCancel

  • josie walrathNovember 7, 2009 - 12:21 pm

    Just found your site.your works are awesome! Such talent you have and your faith is so strong.TFS

    Josie WalrathReplyCancel

  • Laura ~ Layers of ColorNovember 7, 2009 - 1:53 pm

    Stunning card! I adore the details and colors, gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • Judy DunavenNovember 7, 2009 - 4:30 pm

    What beauty I find in this wonderful card you have created. It brings joy to my heart to see you touch so many peoples hearts with your God given talent. So I thank you for the joy I find in you.
    Yours in Christ,
    JudyReplyCancel

  • MrsHNovember 7, 2009 - 4:42 pm

    Good evening, Becca- now this card I adore. It’s so elegant and so beautifully coloured and matched and the big bow is the perfect finishing touch for me.ReplyCancel

  • Marion (Australia)November 7, 2009 - 5:59 pm

    Beautiful Becca!
    I love the pocket idea. I also love how you have coloured with the Tombows. I am just starting out with stamps and colouring and have Tombows so it is nice to see how well a picture can look. Hopefully I can achieve something that looks half as good.
    Hugs MarionReplyCancel

  • ToshNovember 7, 2009 - 10:31 pm

    So beautiful Becca!! WOW!!ReplyCancel

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If you are curious what happened to me yesterday, click HERE.  If you are looking for the ODBD Blog Hop Contest post, click HERE. 

Good Morning friends!  Today I’m sharing a new release from Quietfire Design – just in time for Christmas (*wink*).   Suzanne has put together an incredible collection of Quietfire Christmas Designs for 2009 and they’re special enough to command the front of a card but look just as stunning on the inside of the card.  For this card I’m using a new sentiment called Hold on to the Spirit of Christmas – it’s just dazzling.  This beauty is hand penned personally by Suzanne Cannon (you know that just amazes me)!

For the card I created a medallion using Spellbinders Petite Ovals Small, Spellbinders Petite Ovals Large and Spellbinders Petite Scalloped Ovals Large.  This medallion is nestled on top of Spellbinders Scalloped Edge Frame which is a lovely frame.  It was pure serendipity to see the result of lacing the frame with 1/4" ribbon.  The only matching ribbon I had was the large ribbon so I tied a bow on the side.  All my layers are smudged with Antique Linen Distress Ink.

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Quietfire Design – Hold on to the Spirit of Christmas
Paper:  Cosmo Cricket – Wonderland, The Paper Company – Cream White
Ink:  Versafine Sepia, Antique Linen Distress Ink
Accessories:  Spellbinders Petite Ovals Small, Spellbinders Petite Ovals Large and Spellbinders Petite Scalloped Ovals Large, Spellbinders Scalloped Edge Frame, Ribbon, Pearls

I hope you are well into a glorious week!

 

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  • PatiNovember 3, 2009 - 10:37 am

    BEAUTIFUL & elegant as usual! I love the colors and the sentiment. Suzanne’s calligraphy is beautiful .ReplyCancel

  • TinaHNovember 3, 2009 - 10:38 am

    BOY, did I miss you! It so nice to see you are back, and if I had known how to email you yesterday I would have – thank you again Becca for providing such an awesome inspirational blog. Welcome back, you were missed!ReplyCancel

  • Michelle RNovember 3, 2009 - 10:39 am

    Stunning…simply stunning!ReplyCancel

  • ToshNovember 3, 2009 - 10:40 am

    Gorgeous Becca!! Love the ribbon treatment and the fabulous papers!!ReplyCancel

  • SuzanneNovember 3, 2009 - 10:44 am

    Spectacular Becca! I’m speechless!ReplyCancel

  • MarisaNovember 3, 2009 - 10:56 am

    Love the sentiment!!! You have framed it beautifully as usual. Great DP and a fabulous rich bow. Your ba-aack :DReplyCancel

  • MaxineNovember 3, 2009 - 11:33 am

    So well put together! Love the colors and sentiment on the card.
    Very impressive.

    MaxineReplyCancel

  • Jenny S. (UK)November 3, 2009 - 11:35 am

    Fabulous card. I love the way you have threaded the ribbon. Lovely colours. Very lush. I love Quietfire Designs will have to get a couple of Christmas sentiments….thanks for pointing me in that direction and for continuing to inspire me with your wonderful creations.ReplyCancel

  • Cindy H.November 3, 2009 - 11:39 am

    Gorgeous card!! What a lovely sentiment and Suzanne’s the hand done script is gorgeous. I love your ribbon treatment on the frame and the beautiful bow. Glad you’re back! tfsReplyCancel

  • HeatherNovember 3, 2009 - 11:48 am

    Becca – beautiful – as ever. Gorgeous colours and the ribbon threaded through the frame is so lush along with the fabulous bow. I am seriously thinking of buying some of those caligraphy stamps.
    (So pleased your back)
    Hugs
    HW(UK)
    xReplyCancel

  • CindyNovember 3, 2009 - 11:51 am

    Another gloriously beautiful card! Thank you for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • CarolenNovember 3, 2009 - 12:08 pm

    Love what you did with the scalloped edged frame!
    Beautiful card!ReplyCancel

  • annekeNovember 3, 2009 - 12:37 pm

    hoi Becca

    so beautyfull again
    greetings annekeReplyCancel

  • Miss GNovember 3, 2009 - 1:06 pm

    Becca

    yet another beauty I love the colors and the ribbon is adorable!

    You were missed in just the time you were offline!!ReplyCancel

  • Judy DunavenNovember 3, 2009 - 1:08 pm

    So beautiful, it has an antigue look to it. The weaving added that something special. Thanks for sharing Becca.
    Hugs, JudyReplyCancel

  • Karen WNovember 3, 2009 - 3:04 pm

    This is just so rich and stunning looking!!! I love it an so glad you are back we missed you!!ReplyCancel

  • DianeNovember 3, 2009 - 3:40 pm

    Becca,
    That creation is a real beauty!
    Love what you did with the frame. GREAT IDEA!!!!!
    The bow is a real stunner too.
    WOW!!!!

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • EzminaNovember 3, 2009 - 3:44 pm

    Stunning!!! Love the weaving and color combination.

    Wonderful to see your site back up and running!!ReplyCancel

  • Marion (Australia)November 3, 2009 - 3:56 pm

    Hi Becca!

    I love what you have done with this card. what a good idea weaving the ribbon through the frame. Love the DP and also the verse.
    Hugs MarionReplyCancel

  • BarbaraNovember 3, 2009 - 4:01 pm

    Welcome Back!! I missed my daily fix of seeing your creative and fabulous work. :) Love the ribbon weaving idea and the verse is perfectReplyCancel

  • MaryNovember 3, 2009 - 4:24 pm

    Welcome back Becca you have surely proven the value of backup, what a daunting task it would have been to have to start from scratch.
    Your cards are absolutely glorious and I have to make out a shopping list every time you post a new creation :) it is all your fault that I have to spend money on craft stuff :)ReplyCancel

  • GillianNovember 3, 2009 - 5:24 pm

    Welcome back Becca. I was lost yesterday without being able to get into your site. Thank You so much for brightening my day with your creative talents. God Bless you. Keep on backing up!ReplyCancel

  • ChristyNovember 3, 2009 - 6:43 pm

    Wow Love Love Love what you did with the ribbon winding around the frame very clever :) You are always grate source of inspiration:)ReplyCancel

  • Gloria WestermanNovember 3, 2009 - 11:07 pm

    Oh Becca, I really miss you. You are my daily inspriation and I was lost.
    But your card is one of the prettest and was well worth the wait.
    Glad your back and everything is ok.ReplyCancel

  • Sonia SellersNovember 4, 2009 - 4:22 am

    Hi Becca,
    Gorgeous creations, I follow you most days, I’ve left you an award on my blog, you are such an inspirational and clever lady!!!!!!!
    I can’t wait to see what you come up with next when you use your spellbinders and your the reason I’m hooked on JustRite stamps LOL
    Thanks Hugs Sonia xxxxReplyCancel

  • MarionNovember 4, 2009 - 4:45 am

    Hi Becca, Did wonder what had happened to you no emails to follow up on, just thank goodness you’re back and… with a lovely card too.
    Marion UKReplyCancel

  • marcelleNovember 4, 2009 - 5:36 am

    I am so pleased that we did not lose you, my friends and I would go nuts if you were not around. We so love all of your work and you are daily inspiration. (After God that is). thank you for sharing all the talent God has given you with all of us we certainly appreciate it. Our husbands are not to fond of you, we keep spending more and the stamps, ribbon, markers and such are beginning to take over. We do pray that the companies you work for understand how much influence you have and show you that in some tangible way. For now we are happy to see you again.ReplyCancel

  • IleneNovember 4, 2009 - 8:50 am

    Becca, Becca, Becca – – – thank goodness you are back again!! I was so worried. I am selfish enough to admit I get so very much of my inspiration from you. I absolutely love the elegance and work you put into your creations and it just pushes me that much more to try and be better and be more creative. I used to be a copy cat but since my “meeting” you, I think I am learning to go my way also. Thank you ever so much for all you do and all your inspiration. God, indeed, did bless you.ReplyCancel

  • Linda BandowNovember 4, 2009 - 2:10 pm

    Becca….I freaked when your blog disappeared…. I went to Google and SCS and finally to ODB sent them e-mails asking what had happen because I couldn’t think or your e address.. ! So glad everything is okay. Your friend and admirer, Linda BReplyCancel

  • Linda BandowNovember 4, 2009 - 2:11 pm

    Becca….I freaked when your blog disappeared…. I went to Google and SCS and finally to ODB sent them e-mails asking what had happened because I couldn’t think or your e address.. ! So glad everything is okay. Your friend and admirer, Linda BReplyCancel

  • ClaretNovember 4, 2009 - 2:37 pm

    I just bought that spellginders frame a few weeks ago when Hobby Lobby had their sale. I surely love the way you suded it.ReplyCancel

  • Sharon A. KyserNovember 4, 2009 - 4:53 pm

    Your cards are always works of art. Your testimony comes in loud and clear & is appreciated so much.
    Thank you for your inspirations. I love each one.
    SharonReplyCancel

  • Linda LittleNovember 4, 2009 - 6:09 pm

    Your cards are always beautiful so taseful and i love the praise cardsReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)November 4, 2009 - 11:40 pm

    Becca,

    Oh my gosh, this card is so pretty that I was wishing I could reach up to my computer monitor and pick it right off the screen to keep. I love how you weaved the ribbon in with the punched border.

    So sorry you had blog site problems the other day. I wondered what was going on, but then figured it was just a problem that you would have taken care of in a day or two. How frustrated you must have been.

    Well, I am off to look at your next creation, I’m a little behind on my blog browsing again (dog gone house work gets in the way)

    Hugs,

    Lisa AthaReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterNovember 5, 2009 - 12:34 pm

    Beautiful, love the rich colors and the wrapping of the ribbon!ReplyCancel

  • Laura ~ Layers of ColorNovember 7, 2009 - 1:57 pm

    Marvelous Becca! I’d love to see what you would do with Layers of Color stamps! Please let me know if you’d be interested in being a guest designer!

    And…You’re invited to come get your FREE digis and enter our HUGE prize drawing today!

    hugs and God bless!ReplyCancel

  • CYNTHIA BEYNONNovember 7, 2009 - 10:19 pm

    WHAT BEAUTIFUL CARDS. YOUR CARD ARE ALWAYS PRETTIER THAN
    ‘
    THE ONE YOU MADE YESTERDAY. AND THANKYOU FOR SHARING.

    CYNTHIA BEYNONReplyCancel

  • niseNovember 8, 2009 - 7:07 am

    I just love a great calligrapher and her stamps are so cover worthy. Your colors set it off perfectly. That spellbinders scallop frame is so pretty. Thanks for sharing and glad you’re back on line for those of us who need a bit of beauty in our day.ReplyCancel

  • jami {sgtStamper}November 8, 2009 - 6:07 pm

    So beautiful – I just love how you laced the ribbon through the frame. Such an elegant card!ReplyCancel
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