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I know for some of you the seasons careened directly from summer, into an early snow or winter.  We can only dream about fall, right?  I’m sharing a card today that is all about fall.  The Created by Hand Tuesday Challenge this week is to create something related to Harvest, so I picked this new sentiment from Quietfire Design called Give me the Splendid Silent Sun and sat down to work.  How uplifting, it makes me sigh and think of the majesty of fall! 

First of all, I pulled out my Copic Airbrush System.  After I use it, I wonder why I haven’t used it in so long, lol!  It took me a quick second to get warmed up and spray around the edges of my Spellbinders Labels Eight with two shades of Copic markers (yikes I didn’t write them down, I was so absorbed in the process).  My goal was to give a little glow like . . . you know, the splendid silent sun :D.  I also cut the Spellbinders on the Vine Border Grand from Pergamano parchment then distressed it with dye inks including Vintage Photo Distress Ink and Adirondack Oregano Dye Ink.  You’ll ask what the Pergamano parchment is – it’s a full bodied translucent paper that looks like vellum – it stands up to embossing very well and takes on die based inks like a dream.  I simply smudged the dye ink on the top and it was absorbed into the paper.  For the green part of the vine I wanted a darker shade so I smudged on both the front and back of the die cut.

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Quietfire – Give Me the Splendid Sun
Paper:  Strathmore 140lb Watercolr Paper, K&Co, Pergamano Parchment
Ink:  Colorbox Pigment Ink – Rousillion, Clear Embossing Powder, Vintage Photo Distress Ink, Adirondack Oregano, Assorted Dye Based Inks
Accessories:  Spellbinders Labels Eight, Spellbinders on the Vine Border Grand, Ribbon, Buttons

Don’t forget, If you want to submit art for the Created by Hand Challenge, pop over, leave a comment and a link back to your work showing with a Harvest theme.  In the meantime . . .

Have a great day and remember to go where your heart goes!

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  • Debi NicolOctober 14, 2009 - 1:10 am

    stunning, just stunning!ReplyCancel

  • SuzanneOctober 14, 2009 - 1:15 am

    Oh, wow, Becca! Simply Splendid!! Wonderful colours. Thanks so much for using the stamp so beautifully.ReplyCancel

  • Debbie OlsonOctober 14, 2009 - 1:39 am

    Becca–WOW! You are amazing, girl! This is so beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • HeatherOctober 14, 2009 - 3:27 am

    Becca – this card is stunning to say the least!! The sentiment is perfect and the colours are so apt including the gorgeous ribbon …. you must have a fantastic ribbon shop near you!!
    Hugs
    HW(UK)
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  • lois skiathitisOctober 14, 2009 - 3:56 am

    Just beautiful. This is an Autumnal beauty. Delicious colors chosen. TFS!!!ReplyCancel

  • Angella CrockettOctober 14, 2009 - 3:58 am

    I love this!!! The vine caught my attention right away and wow, the sentiment is awesome too! Beautiful work!ReplyCancel

  • Lisa SturgillOctober 14, 2009 - 5:39 am

    OH MY GOSH!!!! You make such elegant cards, your talent amazes me!!! Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful cards with us.

    Best Regards,

    Lisa SturgillReplyCancel

  • christiOctober 14, 2009 - 6:12 am

    i love how the card is offset.
    cReplyCancel

  • Beth NormanOctober 14, 2009 - 6:29 am

    Becca, how in the world do you keep pounding out unique never-seen-before layouts? This is absolutely gorgeous. Thanks for the tip on the pergamano vellum.ReplyCancel

  • Bernice BarnesOctober 14, 2009 - 6:32 am

    The leaves are just beautiful – the transparent look with p. vellum. Very nice card. Thanks.
    BerniceReplyCancel

  • broniOctober 14, 2009 - 6:45 am

    Breathtaking!!ReplyCancel

  • BrendaOctober 14, 2009 - 6:54 am

    Every morning you take my breath away. By evening I’m OK, if I haven’t looked at your card too much. Then the next day…….ReplyCancel

  • Donna PolleyOctober 14, 2009 - 7:30 am

    What talent God has given you. You inspire me every day with your beautiful and simplistic style of creating cards. I want to grow up just like you!
    DonnaReplyCancel

  • Linda EOctober 14, 2009 - 7:39 am

    Becca, this card is truly amazing.ReplyCancel

  • SaraOctober 14, 2009 - 7:49 am

    This is just gorgeous!!! I really like how you used the different paper to make the vines, just WOWReplyCancel

  • SherriOctober 14, 2009 - 8:18 am

    Just gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • Wanda HOctober 14, 2009 - 8:50 am

    Gorgeous Card, Becca!!!!ReplyCancel

  • LouiseOctober 14, 2009 - 9:00 am

    Gorgeous card, of course!! I’d wouldn’t expect anything else from you :)
    Please tell me how you tie your bows SO perfectly? Mine never turn out as stunning as yours ;(
    Louise xReplyCancel

  • reinOctober 14, 2009 - 9:07 am

    Wonderful piece!ReplyCancel

  • YogiOctober 14, 2009 - 9:28 am

    Just an A.W.E.S.O.M.E card. And I’ve got a ton of Pergamano sheets in all colors I bought eons ago. I keep fogetting to use them, since they’re full sheets and stored away rather than regular paper size store near me.ReplyCancel

  • Terre FryOctober 14, 2009 - 10:14 am

    Hi Becca,

    I love this card, the colors are so beautiful, reminds me of the color change back home. Beautiful!!!! TerreReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterOctober 14, 2009 - 11:02 am

    Oh so Gorgeous, that vine is so lovely, and the ribbon is just perfect!!ReplyCancel

  • Judy DunavenOctober 14, 2009 - 12:03 pm

    Becca I love the colors on this card. Everything you used fits together so nicely. Absolutely lovely.ReplyCancel

  • Patricia GessnerOctober 14, 2009 - 12:07 pm

    Becca, I can not believe how lovely this card is! You never cease to amaze me with your talent!
    PatriciaReplyCancel

  • ToshOctober 14, 2009 - 12:14 pm

    How gorgeous Becca!! I LOVE your vellum vine!! And that ribbon…fabulous!! What a stunning card my friend!!ReplyCancel

  • JudyOctober 14, 2009 - 12:53 pm

    Becca, thank you for this awesome card celebrating Autumn, my favorite season! Love the colors and so appreciative of all the details and info you give us. Wishing you God’s abundant blessings!ReplyCancel

  • Linda C.October 14, 2009 - 3:08 pm

    STRIKING!ReplyCancel

  • DianeOctober 14, 2009 - 3:17 pm

    Becca,
    B E A U T I F U L Autumn card!!!!!!

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • NY DebbieOctober 14, 2009 - 4:01 pm

    Oh My, this is stunning. great job with the air brushReplyCancel

  • Patsy EcclesOctober 14, 2009 - 4:07 pm

    Becca, Becca, Becca
    There is something you are adding to your cards that you are not telling us about…some kind of magic…. None of these tools, supplies, nor sentiments look this good until YOU put them together…..ok girl, give….what are you adding to make these projects magical masterpieces!!! sent with total admiration and appreciationReplyCancel

  • DonaldaOctober 14, 2009 - 4:15 pm

    Oh hon this is just breathe taking.ReplyCancel

  • Kerry FitzpatrickOctober 14, 2009 - 7:16 pm

    Becca….where did you get that gorgeous ribbon!!! Your cards are out of this world…..I love them!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Dawn HOctober 14, 2009 - 9:48 pm

    Your cards are so inspiring. I’ve been reading your blog for 2-3 months and one question keeps coming up in my mind. How, oh, how do you tie those beautiful bows? Would you please consider a quickie tutorial on bow tying?? thanks from MontanaReplyCancel

  • Leslie MillerOctober 14, 2009 - 9:56 pm

    Oh, my! Beautiful! Love how you added the buttons to the stem. A very nice touch, and more evidence of your boundless creativity.ReplyCancel

  • Marion (Australia)October 15, 2009 - 1:24 am

    Absolutely stunning. The vine looks fab using the parchment paper and I love the buttons on it. Colours…..awesome
    Hugs MarionReplyCancel

  • JanineOctober 15, 2009 - 7:06 am

    Holy Hana girlfriend they get more beautiful every day!!ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)October 15, 2009 - 4:50 pm

    Becca,

    I just love it when you make fall cards, they are always so beautiful. This one is awesome. l Love the colors and everything about it.

    Hugs,

    Lisa AthaReplyCancel

  • DaviOctober 15, 2009 - 10:40 pm

    Wow I love this card. The vine is soooo cool and I love the way its colored, Your sentiment all of it is beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • Linda CoughlinOctober 15, 2009 - 11:00 pm

    Just when I think I have all the Spellbinder dies I will ever need, you make me want one more! This vine is to die for and the way you have created with with the Pergamano paper is just exquisite! The quote is beautiful too! Thanks for giving us something lovely to gaze upon today!ReplyCancel

  • Hey GirlyOctober 16, 2009 - 1:31 pm

    You are amazing! Your cards are simply beautiful. It’s always a pleasure to see what God has given you. It’s a gift. I know it’s a gift, because everybody doesn’t have it!

    God BlessReplyCancel

  • RufusOctober 16, 2009 - 7:49 pm

    Just stunning, as usual! And there it is again, that ribbon that I would SO love to find! I looked in every Michael’s in the 1,600 mile trip I was on and didn’t spot it once!
    Gorgeous work!
    R/ReplyCancel

  • Kerry D-COctober 16, 2009 - 9:18 pm

    THUD! This is resplendent!! Lovely ribbon!ReplyCancel

  • Denise (peanutbee)October 17, 2009 - 5:02 am

    Oh my gosh, that VINE looks awesome! Love the sun effect with the airbrush system, too. FANNNNN-TASTIC card!! Love it!ReplyCancel

  • JeryOctober 17, 2009 - 12:48 pm

    This is a stunning card!! The colors are so perfect and it’s just gorgeous.ReplyCancel

  • Renee MOctober 18, 2009 - 7:14 am

    Hi Becca, You sure do have a God givin gift,just beautiful!!!,keep up the good work, I love waking up each morning to get my coffee ,and go right
    to my computer,to see what you’ve made for the next day!!!!! Thank You!ReplyCancel

  • CYNTHIA BEYNONOctober 18, 2009 - 8:27 pm

    this card is also beautiful. by the way, I have been trying to get your
    website emailed to me for 7 or 8 weeks. but no sucess so far. Is there
    anythings you can do for me. it would greatly be apprreciated.ReplyCancel

  • CarolynOctober 26, 2009 - 8:27 am

    again, a very lovely card. Nice sentiment, wasn’t aware of that
    company. such an honor for that company to have you do someartwork with itReplyCancel

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My card today has a lot of my fav’s; the pinch of red and the kraft cardstock is something I love to use.  I colored the Apples Stamp with Tombow markers and spritzed with a fine mister to it bring out all the best that the artist intended.   I stamped the Natures Gift sentiment with Versafine Sepia. 

I cut and layered the image with Spellbinders Classic Ovals Large and Spellbinders Scalloped Ovals Large.  Beneath the main panel I arranged three of Spellbinders Lattice Borderabilities.  The edges of the kraft card stock are smudged with Vintage Photo Distress Ink and the May Art Red Silk bow is simply decadent.

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Inkadinkado
Paper:  The Paper Company
Ink:  Versafine Sepia, Vintage Photo Distress Ink
Accessories:  Spellbinders Lattice Borderabilities, Spellbinders Classic Ovals Large, Spellbinders Scalloped Ovals Large, May Arts Ribbon

Blessings friends!

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  • Karen WOctober 12, 2009 - 6:21 am

    Stunning and the colors are just perfect together. I like the borders behind that, very good idea and one i will use. Thanks so much for so much inpspiration.ReplyCancel

  • Gloria WestermanOctober 12, 2009 - 6:35 am

    Becca, This is so lovely. All the colors are just beautiful togerthr. Thank you again for sharing your talents to the world.ReplyCancel

  • Michelle ROctober 12, 2009 - 6:53 am

    Beautifully done, Becca! Every detail is simply perfect and it comes together as a gorgeous masterpiece!ReplyCancel

  • Linda B.October 12, 2009 - 6:58 am

    Absolutely beautiful. I love the layering effect with the branch of the apple extending to each layer. Little details make all the difference.ReplyCancel

  • Marlene IacuzziOctober 12, 2009 - 7:00 am

    I love what you do with stamps and Spellbinders. Thanks for the inspiration. It really does motivate me to spend money on these products. Now if you could only convince the companies to have a few more sales. I can never afford all that I see you use that I want.ReplyCancel

  • HeatherOctober 12, 2009 - 7:04 am

    Hi Becca. This lovely card has a gorgeous ‘vintagy’ feel – I love the layering you have achieved and your right that bow is fabulously decadent!!
    Hugs
    HW(UK)
    xReplyCancel

  • Ree DonnellyOctober 12, 2009 - 7:16 am

    Wow, how gorgeous Becca!

    I think I’m gonna have to get out my Thesaurus, because Gorgeous, Beautiful, Stunning and Amazing are getting old and over used on this blog, girl!

    Here’s one never used, I’m sure: Pulchritudinous! ;o)ReplyCancel

  • Judy DunavenOctober 12, 2009 - 7:49 am

    Thank you Becca for the beautiful card. I admire your knowledge when it comes to technique. I am going to try the tombo markers and a spray of mist on my apples for my next card.

    Yours in Christ,
    JudyReplyCancel

  • Charlene MerrickOctober 12, 2009 - 8:14 am

    Soft and beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • ToshOctober 12, 2009 - 8:23 am

    Oh Becca, this is just exquisite!! LOVE the colors!! Your layering and Spellbinders work are just fabulous!! And that ribbon…ooh-la-la!!! WOW!!ReplyCancel

  • niseOctober 12, 2009 - 8:31 am

    Lovely! Reeeallly like how you colored the apples. Adore the red with the kraft and that ribbon is scrumptious! Your layers are beautiful and your vintage distressing is perfection. So glad you share your talents!ReplyCancel

  • ChristyOctober 12, 2009 - 8:35 am

    I really like the weathered look of the stamped image .
    Great Card :)ReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterOctober 12, 2009 - 8:35 am

    Lovely stamping, like how you used the borders!ReplyCancel

  • LouiseOctober 12, 2009 - 10:17 am

    There’s only one word for this work of art – beautiful :)
    Louise xReplyCancel

  • patounineOctober 12, 2009 - 10:42 am

    tes réalisations sont superbesReplyCancel

  • jean w.October 12, 2009 - 10:43 am

    Hi Becca!
    I don’t know why but I have not been receiving your emails anymore. Still would like to see your blog. Thanks!ReplyCancel

  • NeenieOctober 12, 2009 - 11:08 am

    Becca, aren’t you the crafty one creating a frame from the Lattice Borderabilities hidden behind the layer!!! I just love to open my computer daily to see what gift you’ve given to us!!! Thanks a bunch!ReplyCancel

  • WillowOctober 12, 2009 - 11:58 am

    Just another incredibly beautiful card!!! Your creativity just always surprises me!! I love your art!! God has blessed you with an extraordinary gift!!ReplyCancel

  • ConnieOctober 12, 2009 - 3:08 pm

    This is just sooo beautiful, Becca!!! Love how you spritzed the image a bit…what a great effect!!ReplyCancel

  • ClareOctober 12, 2009 - 3:26 pm

    Just stunning,ReplyCancel

  • DianeOctober 12, 2009 - 4:01 pm

    Becca,
    Super pretty card.
    Enjoy your week.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • DonaldaOctober 12, 2009 - 4:49 pm

    hon I just love this!!! You are so talented dear and I so love visiting your blog. It is all just breathe taking dearReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)October 12, 2009 - 5:18 pm

    Becca,

    This is very pretty and elegant as usual. Love it.

    Hugs,

    Lisa AthaReplyCancel

  • Cindy HaffnerOctober 12, 2009 - 10:47 pm

    Beautiful Becca, so BEAUTIFUL!!ReplyCancel

  • Judith StrausbaughOctober 13, 2009 - 12:40 am

    Becca,

    I love this card. This is right down my alley. This card would perk anyone up. Thank you for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisOctober 13, 2009 - 3:24 am

    A vintage beauty. Beautiful colors chosen. Great composition. TFS!!!ReplyCancel

  • Kay McBrideOctober 13, 2009 - 4:38 am

    nice oh how very nice, i really like this one. its stunning
    hugs
    kayReplyCancel

  • JanineOctober 13, 2009 - 8:53 am

    I love the layers on this one Becca!! Just gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • Colleen HornerOctober 13, 2009 - 12:18 pm

    This is the awesome-est

    I love it.

    ColleenReplyCancel

  • Leslie MillerOctober 14, 2009 - 9:54 pm

    Wonderful card, Becca! The image is beautiful and I love the natural feel of your design and colors. Very orchard fresh!ReplyCancel

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I don’t know about you, but when it comes time to make sympathy cards I find myself trying to walk a fine line between not too plain and not too frou frou.  I always want my card to look serene and dignified but not overly done.  So as I sat down with my new Our Daily Bread Designs set, With Deepest Sympathy, I wanted a monochromatic look in hopes it wouldn’t be busy at all. 

I had been toying around with this new Spellbinders Poinsettia Border Grand and realized that the entire border, cut in half, would make an entire embossed background similar to Impressibilities but with dimension from lifting the partial cut out petals.  It even left enough room for me to nestle the sentiment in the center on a Spellbinders Labels Four die cut.    My card is just shy of 6" x 6" – which is a whole lot easier than me telling you it is 5 17/18" square :-}

Well, not much else to say as this really was a simple card.  I’ve decided that the Poinsettia Border can essentially be used all year round, perhaps for other occasions like wedding because used like this, the flowers are a little more non-descript.  I normally like to stencil with this template, but think this looks lovely plain with no stencilling. 

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Our Daily Bread Designs – With Deepest Sympathy
Paper:  The Paper Company
Ink:  Memento Black Tuxedo
Accessories:  Spellbinders Poinsettia Border Grand, Spellbinders Labels Four, Pearls, Ribbon.

 Thanks for stopping by friends.  You know I’m wishing you blessings as you move through your day.

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  • HeatherOctober 9, 2009 - 5:03 am

    Becca – this is such a beautiful serene card and could so easily be used a wedding card (with a different verse) I love it. These dies have gone to the top of my wish list!! tfs.
    Hugs
    HW(UK)
    xxReplyCancel

  • Karen WOctober 9, 2009 - 5:12 am

    Oh my gosh, this is just truly stunning. The monochromanic is so lovely with this and so elegant.ReplyCancel

  • Jenny S. (UK)October 9, 2009 - 5:19 am

    Stunning card. How fabulous that you came up with such a workable idea. Definitely will be looking out for this one to add to my collection, so versatile, so thanks for sharing your amazing talent with us, as always.ReplyCancel

  • JaneOctober 9, 2009 - 5:25 am

    Becca, PLEASE do a video tutorial on this card. I just can’s see how you got from the border to the card and it is so beautiful! Help us mere mortals! JaneReplyCancel

  • Joan FrickerOctober 9, 2009 - 5:28 am

    Oh my goodness Becca this is stunning. I too would love to see how you did it with a video. It is just awesome!!!!

    JoanReplyCancel

  • Grace NyweningOctober 9, 2009 - 5:28 am

    Becca this is gorgeous!!! I love the white on white elegance and it really lets the attention focus on the wonderful verse! Great idea to use the SB cut in half as a bg!!! You think so out of the box and I love what you come up with!!!ReplyCancel

  • LaurieOctober 9, 2009 - 5:30 am

    Well, after I picked up my jaw off the floor I can type this! You inspire me so much. I would NEVER have thought of this, thank you so very much. Huge thanks.ReplyCancel

  • annekeOctober 9, 2009 - 5:32 am

    so BEAUTYFUL BEAUTYFULL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    fine weekend

    annekeReplyCancel

  • mary puskarOctober 9, 2009 - 5:39 am

    Becca: This is beautiful! Change the sentiment and you could have an anniversary, wedding, birthday etc. card. Love those bows. Please write a book on tying bows…..yours are the best!

    Mary
    ReplyCancel

  • Ellen POctober 9, 2009 - 5:41 am

    This is just amazing! When I first looked at this I thought Wedding. This is a beautiful, beautiful design, you truly are amazing!!ReplyCancel

  • christiOctober 9, 2009 - 5:41 am

    love it love it love it!ReplyCancel

  • JoselleOctober 9, 2009 - 5:41 am

    Becca, this card is so special !
    I Love it!!
    Thanks for sharing it with us.ReplyCancel

  • ValerieCOctober 9, 2009 - 5:43 am

    Oh my! Becca this card is truly amazing! I think that of all your cards but, this one is breathtaking. Your talent never ceases to amaze me.ReplyCancel

  • Bernice BarnesOctober 9, 2009 - 5:55 am

    jjThis is one of the most elegant sympathy cards I have seen. Love to see a tutorial on how to do. Gorgeous.
    BerniceReplyCancel

  • Marion (Australia)October 9, 2009 - 6:15 am

    I adore this card. Just outstanding. It really is special.
    I wasn’t fussed on that border but after seeing what you have done with it I am putting it on my must have list.
    Thanks for sharing this beauty Becca.
    Blessings MarionReplyCancel

  • DealbaidaOctober 9, 2009 - 6:28 am

    As my namesake in Australia said : “I adore this card” ……”It really is special”. Perfect for a With Sympathy card but equally as lovely for a wedding, birthday, Christmas or a very special “Thank You” card. Truly a card for all seasons and all reasons.

    You really are one hugely talented lady Becca. Thank you for the pleasure you bring so many of us.

    Marion, UKReplyCancel

  • Donna McEwenOctober 9, 2009 - 6:34 am

    Love this card. I agree with the others…please do a tutorial so we can see how the border cuts occur!

    As always, thank you for your generous gift of talent. The blessings are all ours in viewing your wonderful creativity.
    donnaReplyCancel

  • jealeoOctober 9, 2009 - 6:35 am

    Every card you post is better than the last one. How do you do it?
    This is absolutely gorgeous! You are an incredible designer.ReplyCancel

  • Ron PerryOctober 9, 2009 - 6:38 am

    Absolutely stunning, Becca! Your designs continue to amaze and inspire me!!ReplyCancel

  • LatishaOctober 9, 2009 - 6:38 am

    this is a wonderful sympathy card
    hugs
    latishaReplyCancel

  • Sylvia/GeorgiaOctober 9, 2009 - 6:39 am

    I love how your thinking outside the box challenges us to do likewise. This card is truly amazing. I think anyone who received such a card would put it on an easel so that they could reflect on it daily. I know I would! Thank you for sharing your wonderful God-given talents with us.ReplyCancel

  • broniOctober 9, 2009 - 6:42 am

    Good grief, Becca! This is incredibly amazing and gorgeous!!! Keep ’em coming, girlfriend!!! You rock!ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisOctober 9, 2009 - 7:00 am

    Simply stated this is stunning. I can see many uses for this card even for a Christmas card. TFS!!!ReplyCancel

  • Sandi AshOctober 9, 2009 - 7:01 am

    No other words but absolutely exquisite.ReplyCancel

  • Cindy HaffnerOctober 9, 2009 - 7:03 am

    Stunning Becca!!ReplyCancel

  • JoAnn BurnhamOctober 9, 2009 - 7:13 am

    Your card is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing your creativity.ReplyCancel

  • DianeOctober 9, 2009 - 7:21 am

    Becca,
    Oh my. That is just simply beautiful.
    It really does look serene and dignified.
    Wonderful work.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • DebOctober 9, 2009 - 7:32 am

    this is outstanding! I love everything about this card. great job!ReplyCancel

  • Moz RobertsOctober 9, 2009 - 7:36 am

    Stunning! Clean, simple lines with heartfelt message!
    Great Job.
    HugzReplyCancel

  • Charlene MerrickOctober 9, 2009 - 7:50 am

    What more can I add to the wonderful comments telling you how gorgeous and elegant and stunning your card is, Becca, except to add to the number of comments. I just couldn’t let this beauty go without mimicking everyone else.ReplyCancel

  • Amy HadleyOctober 9, 2009 - 7:56 am

    This is completely amazing. I have that border and haven’t used it yet, but you’ve given me so many ideas! You’re amazing!ReplyCancel

  • Lisa LynneOctober 9, 2009 - 8:16 am

    Absolutely gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • Marilyn ClarkOctober 9, 2009 - 8:28 am

    Your card so touched my heart that I am crying as I type this. You are such an inspiration to all of us. It may be a simple card to you but I find it beyond beautiful. God bless and have a great day.ReplyCancel

  • conniemelanconOctober 9, 2009 - 8:28 am

    just beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • snarflemarfleOctober 9, 2009 - 8:31 am

    Wow! What a stunning card! May have to move some of these borders to the top of my wish list!ReplyCancel

  • Elaine AllenOctober 9, 2009 - 8:31 am

    Dear Becca –

    What a beautiful card, just stunning. Would you grace us with a video on how this was accomplished? We know you are very busy, but . . . pretty please!

    Elaine AllenReplyCancel

  • Cindy H.October 9, 2009 - 8:34 am

    What a gorgeous card!! tfsReplyCancel

  • Peggy MaierOctober 9, 2009 - 8:42 am

    Elegant, beautiful, well thought-out… another wonderful card, Becca!!!ReplyCancel

  • SandeeOctober 9, 2009 - 9:06 am

    Becca! Stunning as always!ReplyCancel

  • Carol FOctober 9, 2009 - 9:09 am

    BEAUTIFUL as Always!!!!
    Thanks Becca.ReplyCancel

  • ClainaOctober 9, 2009 - 9:15 am

    what a beautiful card! absolutely beautiful!!ReplyCancel

  • Stacy SCS TwinshappyOctober 9, 2009 - 9:43 am

    Stunning Becca!ReplyCancel

  • Elizabeth S.October 9, 2009 - 9:45 am

    This is just absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!!ReplyCancel

  • MarvelyOctober 9, 2009 - 9:48 am

    Absolutely gorgeous! Another vote for the tutorial. I must have these dies now!!! Thanks for sharing your creativity.
    MarvelyReplyCancel

  • LouiseOctober 9, 2009 - 9:55 am

    Becca you are just so amazing with creating the unusual!!!! WOW!! WOW!! Beautiful card…..love all your creations.ReplyCancel

  • alcoholinkyOctober 9, 2009 - 9:55 am

    what a gorgeous and impressively classy cardReplyCancel

  • Nancy SchultzOctober 9, 2009 - 10:10 am

    Simply stunning Becca! You are so very creative beautiful work!ReplyCancel

  • CarolenOctober 9, 2009 - 10:12 am

    OH! OH! OH!

    W O W!!!!ReplyCancel

  • DonaldaOctober 9, 2009 - 10:27 am

    Oh hon, I tell you this is just breathe taking dear. I just get so wrapped up in your blog dear I so love all the inspiration you give dear. Your work is always just the most gorgeous art.ReplyCancel

  • Shirl MartinOctober 9, 2009 - 10:32 am

    I love this clever and lovely card.ReplyCancel

  • mary pOctober 9, 2009 - 10:48 am

    Oh Becca, your work is so beautiful
    and creating a new technique to be used with
    Boardabilites! Wonderful!
    Thank you for sharing!ReplyCancel

  • RemigiaOctober 9, 2009 - 11:01 am

    Beautiful card. Love it. Thanks so much for sharing your creativity and talent with me too.
    Will you be doing the tutorial ? Please Please.ReplyCancel

  • MarisaOctober 9, 2009 - 11:09 am

    This is stunning, Becca! Love how you have some of the petals elevated. Love the white on white and the way you’ve framed the sentiment. Fabulous card!ReplyCancel

  • Kay McBrideOctober 9, 2009 - 11:12 am

    thats really really pretty and a good idea. I dont know what to say except its more than beautiful. hope you have a good day too
    hugs
    kayReplyCancel

  • Silke LedlowOctober 9, 2009 - 12:02 pm

    Oh Becca – your card is just STUNNING….I love this soooooooo much!!! Hugs ~S~ReplyCancel

  • DeniseOctober 9, 2009 - 12:39 pm

    Another beautifully awesome creation by Becca!!! Wow… and super good inspiration for me!! Thanks so much!!!ReplyCancel

  • sharonOctober 9, 2009 - 1:13 pm

    Stunning!
    Sharon LReplyCancel

  • Kerri KOctober 9, 2009 - 2:11 pm

    I know I’m only the millionth person to say it but this really is an amazing card, one of the best I’ve ever seen. I love it.ReplyCancel

  • Patti JoOctober 9, 2009 - 2:14 pm

    Absolutely elegant! You took this die to another level! TFS your talents!ReplyCancel

  • BeaOctober 9, 2009 - 2:35 pm

    Just beautiful!!! I would like to try these grand borders but don’t know what I need to use them in my Cuttlebug. What system do you use with these dies?ReplyCancel

  • MARTA ARGUELLOOctober 9, 2009 - 2:38 pm

    That card is beautiful.
    where I can find those elegants pearls that you use?
    thanks.
    MartaReplyCancel

  • GloriaOctober 9, 2009 - 2:44 pm

    This card is the most beautiful card I have ever seen!!

    Absolutely amazing!ReplyCancel

  • LeeciOctober 9, 2009 - 3:15 pm

    This is beautiful! You know….this would make a beautiful card for a wedding or anniversary also (with a change in the wording of course)!!ReplyCancel

  • CrafteeCC(Cathy)October 9, 2009 - 3:45 pm

    I can only echo the comments above – stunning!
    Such a beautiful card, and one that could be used for different occasions with a slight change of verse and/or embellishment.
    Not being familiar with the dies mentioned, I would be very interested to see how this card was made.
    thank you so much for sharing your creative talent!ReplyCancel

  • Carol H.October 9, 2009 - 4:09 pm

    Absolutely beautiful, gorgeous, stunning, breathtaking!!!!! WOW!!! Every time I think you’ve outdone yourself you do something like this! I also would love to see a tutorial on this. Thank you for sharing your incredible talent with us.ReplyCancel

  • KateOctober 9, 2009 - 4:16 pm

    Becca, this is so beautiful! I need to make a sympathy card for a family that lost two loved ones on Sunday but I haven’t been able to do it yet. You’ve inspired me with this gorgeous card. Thanks for sharing!ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)October 9, 2009 - 4:46 pm

    Becca,

    Wow! That is a wonderful sympathy card! I’ll bet it even will bring a smile to the person who is going to receive it, dispite it’s purpose. So elegant, I love what you did with the poinsettia background.

    Hugs,

    Lisa AthaReplyCancel

  • Marge R.October 9, 2009 - 6:04 pm

    Again, you mind works in the MOST AMAZING way! To realize that you could take a border stamp & use it in strips to make this AND LOVE how the petals “hold” the Labels Four perfectly with your beautiful sentiment stamped thereon. The ribbon/pearl details just make it perfection in white!!!ReplyCancel

  • Denise (peanutbee)October 9, 2009 - 6:47 pm

    Good Goly, girl, you’re AMAZING……this is incredible!ReplyCancel

  • Linda C.October 9, 2009 - 7:40 pm

    STRIKING!ReplyCancel

  • LuAnnOctober 9, 2009 - 8:02 pm

    Becca, what you do with paper, ribbon and ink is always remarkable and so beautiful. Thanks for sharing…you’re a sweetie.ReplyCancel

  • Bev J.October 9, 2009 - 9:39 pm

    Just so beautiful-love the lifted petals. tfsReplyCancel

  • ShayOctober 9, 2009 - 10:09 pm

    I check your website weekly. I always think you do the greatest things…but you have totally outdid yourself this time. This is totally the greatest card I have ever seen. Congrats on making me speechless for the first time in my whole entire life.ReplyCancel

  • dianalOctober 9, 2009 - 10:17 pm

    Wow, wow, wow … what an elegant card … ove what you did with the spellbinder die and the tone on tone is absolutely stricking.
    Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • ToshOctober 10, 2009 - 12:09 am

    I don’t even know what to say…I’m literally speechless over this elegant, stunning, creative beauty!!! Unreal!!! Becca, you are an amazing talent. WOW!!!ReplyCancel

  • CindyOctober 10, 2009 - 12:16 am

    Becca – this card is absolutely BEAUTIFUL. Elegant, peaceful, beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • KellrickOctober 10, 2009 - 1:49 am

    Wow, who would have thought that white on white could be so beautiful? Just gorgeous!!ReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterOctober 10, 2009 - 9:01 am

    Beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • Judy DunavenOctober 10, 2009 - 9:11 am

    Hi Becca,
    Oh my I can hardly believe my eyes! This card is definately a Show Stopper!!! I agree with the other meer humans I to would like to see a video on this card. Before your beautiful creation I had no use for this spellbinder but now, i am definately ordering this borabilitie. Thany you Becca your sharing your God given talent with us.
    Friends, JudyReplyCancel

  • SherriOctober 10, 2009 - 11:02 am

    Absolutely the most amazing Sympathy card ever. What did you do for the inside? Also what would you do to send such a card through the mail?ReplyCancel

  • DebraOctober 10, 2009 - 12:15 pm

    Another beautiful and elegant card?
    Could you do a tutorial on tying bows on cards? Yours always look fabulous.ReplyCancel

  • Karen c/nyOctober 10, 2009 - 12:29 pm

    This is one of the most beautiful handmade cards I have ever seen. My only hope is that in some way I can duplicate it nearly as well.ReplyCancel

  • Debbie OlsonOctober 10, 2009 - 2:10 pm

    Wow, Becca–this is so elegant! I love your outside-the-box thinking!ReplyCancel

  • CYNTHIA BEYNONOctober 10, 2009 - 2:33 pm

    DEAR BECCA I CAN’T BELIEVE THE TALENT COMING OUT OF THOSE
    FINGERS. THANK YOU FOR SHARING IT …. I LOVE EVERY CARD I HAVE
    SEEN MADE BY YOU.ReplyCancel

  • SheilaOctober 10, 2009 - 7:10 pm

    WOW……..all of your cards are wonderful but I absolutely love this one. Although it’s for a sad occasion in this instance, it would make just as beautiful a Christmas card.ReplyCancel

  • PatiOctober 10, 2009 - 11:35 pm

    Wow, this is beautiful! Elegant! Thanks for reminding me how beautiful monochromatic , esp. just white can be!!ReplyCancel

  • Leslie MillerOctober 11, 2009 - 2:56 am

    This certainly is elegant and pristine! Oh, my goodness gracious, how lovely!ReplyCancel

  • Kathy J (Wattle)October 11, 2009 - 6:39 am

    ***THUD*** OMGosh this is STUNNING Becca!!!ReplyCancel

  • JohnaOctober 11, 2009 - 6:45 am

    I cannot picture how you took the border die and made this background. I would love to see a tutorial on it, also. I absolutely LOVE this gorgeous card!ReplyCancel

  • CharmaineOctober 11, 2009 - 8:51 am

    Stunning…absolutely stunning!

    CharmaineReplyCancel

  • Kathy HOctober 11, 2009 - 9:06 am

    I too would love to see a tutorial for this card. This card is stunning.ReplyCancel

  • Sue KOctober 12, 2009 - 7:13 pm

    Oh My!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! this is quite possibly the most amazingly stunning card i have ever seen – its absolutely gorgeous. Great Becca.ReplyCancel

  • GeorgetteOctober 12, 2009 - 8:30 pm

    Oh my goodness. This card is absolute beautiful. I agree with everyone especially Laurie on 10/9.. I am placing my order with Spellbinders tomorrow. Thanks for always sharing your wonderful talent.ReplyCancel

  • PansyOctober 13, 2009 - 5:46 pm

    This is the most stunning card I have ever seen..

    Just beautifulReplyCancel

  • Denise RandOctober 16, 2009 - 7:20 am

    I have this cuttle bug die and would never have considered it for anything other than a christmas card. this is an inspirational card. simple but beautiful, i love it.ReplyCancel

  • Kerry D-COctober 16, 2009 - 9:21 pm

    ooooooooooooooooh! aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! what a stunning card! You talent is amazing!ReplyCancel

  • DawnOctober 17, 2009 - 3:33 pm

    Simply stunning whatever occasion used forReplyCancel

  • VivOctober 24, 2009 - 7:25 am

    *GASP*ReplyCancel

  • CarolynOctober 26, 2009 - 8:43 am

    this card would show someone you care so much. wonderfully well done and thanks Becca for being willing to share a “great idea”
    for poinsenta borderReplyCancel

  • bribrie51October 31, 2009 - 1:28 am

    Cette carte est tout simplement MA-GNI-FI-QUE !! Bravooo !ReplyCancel

  • KEITH SMITHNovember 18, 2009 - 5:09 pm

    Hi Becca What a beutifull and stuning Simpathy Card from first time i saw it untill now i cannot get it out of my head i see it every day. I have made one myself but put three flowers down each side and put the cross in white ribbon as you have and the comments i have had was amazing and it was all down to your out of this world card designs thank you for such for sharing your insparation my it go on forever. L.O.L .xxx

    Keith Smith male crafter from UK.ReplyCancel
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