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A quick post today to share a baby card that I’m sending out to a friend.  My goodness what was happening nine months ago – I know quite a few people having babies.  It was an excellent opportunity to use one of my Magnolia stamps – so I chose baby Tingla (#286 Sitting Tingla).  She is watercolored with Tombow markers and cut out then perched on a frame that I made with Spellbinders Classic Paisley, Spellbinders Scalloped Paisley and Standard Circles Large.   For the sentiment I used Spellbinders Stars 5.

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Magnolia – #286 Sitting Tingla
Paper:  Bazzill, Martha Stewart
Ink:  Colorbox Chalk Ink – Pink Pastel, Versafine Black Onyx
Accessories:  Spellbinders Classic Paisley, Spellbinders Scalloped Paisley, Spellbinders Star, Spellbinders Standard Circle Large, Ribbon, Pearls, Tombow Markers, Eyelets, Pearl Thread, Brad

We have a full day planned for Fathers Day – I hope yours is a memorable one too!!

ETA:  Just a reminder that new Spellbinders dies release on Monday, June 22nd!!  There will be a big contest going on and if you want to get a head start on “The Rules”, have a look at THIS post over at Spellbinders.   Want the low down on who will be showing which dies on which dates?  You can see the line up HERE!  Hope you have a second to stop by beginning on Monday – these new dies are on my favorites list already!

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  • PatJune 21, 2009 - 8:15 am

    I have never seen Magnolia stamps before——-how charming. From looking at your blog it seems to me that I will be needing more nestabilities. You have used them well.ReplyCancel

  • DianeJune 21, 2009 - 8:16 am

    Becca,
    Sweet card!!!! I love how you used the spellbinbers.
    Her “perch” looks just like a rattle. So cute.
    I LOVE how you wonderful mind works.

    Have a blessed week,
    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • StephanieJune 21, 2009 - 9:34 am

    Awesome card, love your work.
    Thanks for sharing!ReplyCancel

  • Stacy SCS TwinshappyJune 21, 2009 - 9:34 am

    Becca this is just the sweetest card. Great way to use the nessties and I like the stars. Just adorable.ReplyCancel

  • Marisa (whiterockmama)June 21, 2009 - 9:41 am

    Great card. Love the hanging stars. I’m sure she will love it.ReplyCancel

  • Carole RBJune 21, 2009 - 10:09 am

    Hi Becca
    As usual your card is so beautiful. I love the way you manage everything. All details and embellishments are perfect!ReplyCancel

  • VickiJune 21, 2009 - 10:39 am

    Just too precious! Awesome detail! You are always such an inspiration! Blessings to you!ReplyCancel

  • Michelle RJune 21, 2009 - 10:50 am

    Too, too cute! And what a clever use of the Paisley die! Such beautiful details and awesome coloring. Your friend is sure to love this oh-so-special work of art.ReplyCancel

  • DawnJune 21, 2009 - 11:06 am

    This is so sweet…I just love your “creations”!!!ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisJune 21, 2009 - 11:09 am

    How SWEET is that card. Great composition and your coloring is awesome. TFS!!! :0)ReplyCancel

  • Diana CrickJune 21, 2009 - 11:25 am

    Hi Becca,
    Beautiful card, so dainty. Everything coordinates so perfectly!!
    DianaReplyCancel

  • SherylHJune 21, 2009 - 11:32 am

    Ahhhh — that is so cute! Love to see how you use all the nestibilities sets.ReplyCancel

  • Deanna CollinsJune 21, 2009 - 12:14 pm

    O! Becca, that is darling!! I have had no interest in the Paisley Nestie, but now it is a must have. The Magnolia stamp is adorable!! I never wanted any of those either. Guess what? I think I am going to have to look more carefully at those too!! I have a great-granddaughter due the end of August and I hope you won’t mind if I use your sweet, adorable idea!! Thanks for all your beautiful, elegant work!ReplyCancel

  • SharronJune 21, 2009 - 1:11 pm

    What a darling card! I just love the Tilda images!
    Very nice job!ReplyCancel

  • adelineJune 21, 2009 - 1:32 pm

    This card is sooo sweet, with yummie colors! TFS
    have a nice sunday.ReplyCancel

  • jami {sgtStamper}June 21, 2009 - 1:41 pm

    This is the most adorable card!!! I love the little seat you created for her…you come up with the best ideas using those nesties!!! Can’t wait to see what you show us tomorrow!ReplyCancel

  • NY DebbieJune 21, 2009 - 1:59 pm

    THis is so sweet,ReplyCancel

  • CamilleJune 21, 2009 - 2:45 pm

    Very, very lovely baby girl card. Pink is always so perfect for little girls and this card is elegant, classy, and soft all in one. I love your creations, Becca! CamiReplyCancel

  • MrsHJune 21, 2009 - 3:52 pm

    Good evening, Becca-such a pretty card!ReplyCancel

  • PeggyJune 21, 2009 - 6:00 pm

    What a super adorable card Becca!! Have a great day!ReplyCancel

  • Kay McBrideJune 21, 2009 - 6:04 pm

    what a cute and precious card. boy i cant wait to see the new stuff and what all you talented girls do with it.!! and exactly what a pendant die cut will due.ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)June 21, 2009 - 6:05 pm

    Becca,

    This is too cute! Absolutely adorable. I have always wondered what could be done with those Spellbinder’s Paisleys. Everytime I see a pic of them, I wonder what people are making with them. Post something again using those sometime. Awesome. Also, see my email about what I made with some of the blog candy.

    Hugs,

    LisaReplyCancel

  • JacqueJune 21, 2009 - 6:23 pm

    Beautiful card, Becca…love the dimension and coordinating papers…Hugs..JacqueReplyCancel

  • Kerry D-CJune 21, 2009 - 6:54 pm

    Super Sweet! Just beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • Sharon CaudleJune 21, 2009 - 7:00 pm

    Beautiful card, Becca! Love that little Tingla and how you have her perched in the Nestie. PERFECT baby card! I love it!
    hugs!
    SharonReplyCancel

  • LaurelJune 21, 2009 - 7:13 pm

    Becca, She is absolutely precious!! Such soft colors and beautiful coloring on Baby Tingla!! Hugs, LaurelReplyCancel

  • PaulaJune 21, 2009 - 8:12 pm

    You make the most amazing creations bar none! Thanks for the creativity!ReplyCancel

  • Barb HardemanJune 21, 2009 - 9:13 pm

    Beautiful, sweet and precious, Becca. Love how you used the paisley and circle together. The stars are the perfect completion for your darling card….ReplyCancel

  • CabioJune 21, 2009 - 10:43 pm

    Love the way you set your stars for this sweet & adorable card. Coloring is so wonderful!
    Hugs,
    CabioReplyCancel

  • Mary HavlovicJune 21, 2009 - 11:45 pm

    What a sweet little girl card! I love your choice in pinks and the way they make the card come together!ReplyCancel

  • NancyJune 22, 2009 - 2:43 am

    What a adorable baby card! Love how you used the nesstie. Tingla is so very cute. Love your card!ReplyCancel

  • Christina C.June 22, 2009 - 10:27 am

    What a stunning card, Becca!!! Totally love it!!! Hugs, ChristinaReplyCancel

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I made this piece a couple of months ago and it rekindled my love of embossing stencils and marked my first time using the embossing paste that was languishing in my stash.  It was all just an experiment but the effort was easier than I imagined and the results were eye catching.  From my stash I picked a Dreamweavers stencil and gold embossing paste.  I thought that velvet would make for a rich background to build a sample.  A test run on a small 4 x 4 square of velvet ended up perfect even though I was originally skeptical.  My next step was to do the final.  I followed the directions on the paste label which are little more than – lay down stencil, spread paste on like peanut butter, remove stencil and wash tools.  Um….I’m doin’ more of this. 

This all came about through a challenge to use art pieces as our inspiration.  One of my most vivid impressions of art are the pieces painted on black velvet sold by vendors on street corners.  As a military brat, I spent quite a bit of time in the Philippines and when we returned stateside you could always tell other families who had been there, because they had some kind of black velvet art in their household goods.  I thought the black velvet was kind of retro but it seems like I run into it even these days when we are in a touristy place.    

To finish the piece I picked up a very inexpensive frame from Walmart.  I adhered the embossed velvet to mat board, which I then backed with gold paper and mounted on a framed sized sheet of mat board also covered with velvet.  The glass was removed from the frame and the mounted piece inserted.  That’s it!

Piece Recipe:
Stamps:  None
Paper:  The  Paper Company – Gold Linen Weave
Ink:  None
Accessories:  Dreamweaver Gold Embossing Paste, Lynette Harlow Embossing Template, Ribbon, Frame

Here’s to hoping we’re all off to a great week!!

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  • LeslyJune 16, 2009 - 1:02 am

    This is absolutely gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • Linda S. in NEJune 16, 2009 - 1:51 am

    Wow, Becca!! Stunning is the word that comes to my mind.
    Linda S. in NEReplyCancel

  • Joyce across the pondJune 16, 2009 - 3:23 am

    Becca…this is simply stunning…..and you are a girl after my own heart….I too take the glass out of frames….love to be able to see (and touch!) the textures…I have two items unglazed…one a machine embroidery from 25 years ago which is as good as new (hoovered occasionally!) and another fabric backed collage which hangs in my hallway…no problem without glass at all.
    Thanks for sharing this, it is just so good to look at.
    JoyceReplyCancel

  • Joan FrickerJune 16, 2009 - 3:37 am

    Becca this is beautiful. And you make it sound so simple!!! Great job!

    JoanReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisJune 16, 2009 - 4:03 am

    Just beautiful Becca. I have done this technique with paper but never on Velvet. The results you got are stunning. TFS!!!:0)ReplyCancel

  • Wanda HJune 16, 2009 - 5:44 am

    Gorgeous!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Gigi EscalanteJune 16, 2009 - 5:51 am

    Becca, another beautiful design. Thanks for making sound easy enough to try on my own.ReplyCancel

  • beth UllmanJune 16, 2009 - 6:05 am

    Oh Becca now that is a piece of art it is gorgeous do you think velvet paper would work? Very simple but oh how elegant.ReplyCancel

  • Amy A. MontrealJune 16, 2009 - 6:15 am

    Absolutely gorogeous and I love black and gold, so elegant.
    You inspired me with this Again….Tks for sharing!ReplyCancel

  • Donna RinckelJune 16, 2009 - 6:23 am

    Wow! You never cease to amaze me. This is gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • Bev J.June 16, 2009 - 7:00 am

    The black and gold together is very striking. Beautiful work. tfsReplyCancel

  • Cathy MJune 16, 2009 - 7:30 am

    I love how the gold stands out against the deepness of the black velvet. Very elegant.
    CathyReplyCancel

  • Tish SchneiderJune 16, 2009 - 7:32 am

    Wow, very elegant and stunning. You make it sound TOO easy!ReplyCancel

  • DianeJune 16, 2009 - 7:36 am

    Becca,
    Really. really eye catching.
    I just can’t get over how creative you are.
    Another piece of wonder work/art.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • Carole MillerJune 16, 2009 - 7:54 am

    BEAUTIFUL It is so classic, I absolutely love it. Thanks for sharing. I need to get some velvet and try that.
    CaroleReplyCancel

  • JanineJune 16, 2009 - 9:50 am

    ALL I CAN SAY IS WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!ReplyCancel

  • Peggy MaierJune 16, 2009 - 10:16 am

    I agree with everyone who posted! Can’t think of anything else to say (you’re SO talented)!ReplyCancel

  • Sonya AppelJune 16, 2009 - 11:08 am

    Becca,

    This is beautiful!! I was thinking about doing a quilled piece with a black velvet background also!! I have a few stencils that I thought I might give a try at embossing paste since yours came out so awesome!ReplyCancel

  • SandeeJune 16, 2009 - 12:47 pm

    WOW! WOW! WOW!ReplyCancel

  • Linda BandowJune 16, 2009 - 1:01 pm

    Who knew that something this eye-catching could be so simple. Of course, I may be singing a very different tune when I try it out myself. TFS!ReplyCancel

  • adelineJune 16, 2009 - 1:28 pm

    what a really nice and original project!ReplyCancel

  • Terri JacksonJune 16, 2009 - 2:24 pm

    Beautiful. Simple and elegant!ReplyCancel

  • ConnieJune 16, 2009 - 4:29 pm

    This is just so very striking and breathtaking, Becca…it just jumps off the computer!!ReplyCancel

  • sheenaJune 16, 2009 - 5:53 pm

    Wow Becca. This is exceptionally striking!ReplyCancel

  • NimueJune 16, 2009 - 8:00 pm

    Becca, I’ve got paste and stencils in the back of my cupboard. I think you might just be the push I needed to try this. Thanks – NimmyReplyCancel

  • Joan SwitalskiJune 16, 2009 - 8:13 pm

    Hi Becca! I just have to say that I’m so very happy that we have the same roots. Pinay ka rin pala! Your blog has always been the first one for me to visit and I always love your work ;) Thank you for sharing your talent which definitely inspires a lot I’m sure.ReplyCancel

  • cards4uJune 16, 2009 - 8:33 pm

    Beautiful!!!ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)June 17, 2009 - 12:43 am

    Wow Becca,

    This is absolutely stunning! Gorgeous!

    Hugs,

    Lisa A.ReplyCancel

  • Cindy HaffnerJune 17, 2009 - 7:24 am

    Stunning!!!!!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • BettyJune 17, 2009 - 8:38 am

    Becca, this is beautiful!!! It has been years since I tried the paste and it was in white not gold. This is very striking and amazing on the black velvet. It looks so crisp and clean. Beautifully done!!!ReplyCancel

  • Silke LedlowJune 17, 2009 - 9:52 am

    WOW – Becca – this frame looks awesome!!!ReplyCancel

  • Amy ShefferJune 17, 2009 - 9:59 am

    What a great look, Becca!!ReplyCancel

  • GloriaJune 17, 2009 - 1:13 pm

    I just wanted to let you know how much I admire your work. I love how you use your talents to praise the Lord. Your work is stunning. May God bless you today, and every day!ReplyCancel

  • MarionJune 17, 2009 - 3:24 pm

    Hi Becca love this! I’ve done this technique onto card but not onto velvet, going to give it a try.
    Marion UKReplyCancel

  • JudyJune 17, 2009 - 7:06 pm

    Wow! Absolutely beautiful!!!ReplyCancel

  • JenJune 17, 2009 - 10:11 pm

    {*Swoon*} I can see why you will do this again! WOW what a great effect!

    Beautiful.
    thank you for sharing !!ReplyCancel

  • LorelieJune 18, 2009 - 2:01 am

    Love how you used velvet…added a whole new ELEGANT spin to it!!ReplyCancel

  • Joan BJune 20, 2009 - 7:34 pm

    gorgeous, stunning, beautiful. words fail me!ReplyCancel

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I’m popping in quickly to share one of my favorite projects that I haven’t shared here yet.  Using one of my very favorite stamps from Our Daily Bread Designs called Lift Up Our Hands, I created a quick framed piece that graces my studio.   

The very inexpensive frame was purchased at Hobby Lobby and is an 10" x 10" frame with a 3.75" x 3.75" opening. I simply stamped the sentiment, which says, "May you feel His hands, lifting you up in prayer" in black and cream to match to frame.  The bow is a mega bow that is cinched with a brooch from my stash – never knew what I might do with it but it found a good home here.   I used two creams ribbons – one that is a 3" wide moire and one that is 1.5" wide and is embroidered.  Once the bow was completed, I simply glued it on.

Just in case you wanted to know . . . For this bow, starting at a midpoint with the wider 3" ribbon, I zig zagged the ribbon back and forth so that each of the three layers was stair stepped smaller ending again on a midpoint..  With smaller ribbon, I made two loops and laid them on top simply cinching the entire stack with my brooch, closing the pin on the back and arranging the smaller ribbon so that it was symmetrical.   For the larger ribbon, I think I used about a yard and a half.  For the smaller ribbon I think I used about a half a yard.

I love when I can change it up and do something other than a stamped card, especially when the project is so easy!   Anyone who can read this post can make this gift.  Go ahead, pick out a simple stamp that speaks to you, and frame it!  You’ll be able to add this to your bag of tricks whenever you need a quick gift too!

Gift Recipe:
Stamps:  Our Daily Bread Designs – Lift Up Our Hands
Paper:  The Paper Company – Cream White
Ink:  Versamark and Black Embossing Powder
Accessories:  Frame, Ribbon, Brooch

Thanks for stopping by!!

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  • Nancy PJune 4, 2009 - 3:44 am

    WOW this is beautiful. I love the ribbon and the brooch.
    Everything about it is classy and elegant. TFSReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisJune 4, 2009 - 3:45 am

    Beautiful work Becca, I bet it would look gorgeous on your wall. Now that is a bow that I could do criss cross. Nice work Becca. Not just eye candy but candy for the soul too.ReplyCancel

  • ArtyjenJune 4, 2009 - 4:18 am

    Hey! You’ve done it again…….love it……it must be a super addition to your wall area.

    xoxoReplyCancel

  • SandeeJune 4, 2009 - 4:41 am

    Becca! This is absolutely the most gorgeous ever! Each and every project/card is more beautiful than the last! I WILL be casing this in the near future! Was the frame already painted and decorated?ReplyCancel

  • RobbieJune 4, 2009 - 4:48 am

    WOW!!! You made a simple project look soooo elegant. I don’t know how you continue to raise the bar, but every project is more beautiful than the last. Absolutely gorgeous!!ReplyCancel

  • MicheleJune 4, 2009 - 4:50 am

    This is seriously gorgeous!!!! WOW!ReplyCancel

  • michelleJune 4, 2009 - 4:57 am

    OMGosh Becca! This is stunning!ReplyCancel

  • DianeJune 4, 2009 - 5:17 am

    Becca,
    WOW!!!!!!
    Really, really pretty.

    TFS
    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • SuzyJune 4, 2009 - 5:41 am

    Stunning and powerful, this really touches my heart. Beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • RitaJune 4, 2009 - 6:56 am

    You continue to amaze me!

    Beautiful work, as always.

    RitaReplyCancel

  • BettyJune 4, 2009 - 7:11 am

    Becca, this is stunning!!! Beautiful bow detialing, too!!! Love how you used th brooch. Great look!!! Terriifc piece of art!!!ReplyCancel

  • CandyfJune 4, 2009 - 7:30 am

    Wow — very lovely gift!ReplyCancel

  • Peggy MaierJune 4, 2009 - 7:48 am

    Another beauty!ReplyCancel

  • Julie KoerberJune 4, 2009 - 8:00 am

    This is just gorgeous Becca! What a wonderful work of art to have sitting on a table of nightstand to remind you of all your blessings! Just beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • Kathy (Wattle)June 4, 2009 - 8:00 am

    Absolutely STUNNING Becca!!! Love that bow!ReplyCancel

  • CathyJune 4, 2009 - 8:27 am

    Becca, This is really awesome. What can I say…..I love it. It seems that everything you do seems to touch my soul.ReplyCancel

  • Tish SchneiderJune 4, 2009 - 8:39 am

    Wow, this is wonderful! I love that bow! This would make a great gift or to hang anywhere in your own home. Gives me ideas of other things you can do using the same idea. How about a series of baby theme stamps in pastel colors for someone’s nursery? Kitchen theme stamps for your kitchen or dining area…the ideas are just pouring forth! As usual, you awe and inspire us!ReplyCancel

  • CarolenJune 4, 2009 - 8:44 am

    Thanks for sharing Becca! Especially, the
    how to’s for the bow. Beautifully done!ReplyCancel

  • Miss GJune 4, 2009 - 8:55 am

    cute idea, thanks for sharingReplyCancel

  • Michelle RJune 4, 2009 - 9:00 am

    Oh Becca….what an absolutely GORGEOUS work of art! Simply stunning!!!ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)June 4, 2009 - 9:23 am

    Becca,

    Stunning! Very beautiful. I have often thought about doing something like this and just never have. Thanks for the inspiration.

    Lisa A.ReplyCancel

  • GraceJune 4, 2009 - 10:28 am

    Absolutely gorgeous Becca! You do have a way with ribbon!!! Love the frame!!!ReplyCancel

  • Suzanne J DeanJune 4, 2009 - 10:35 am

    Simple yet stunningly beautiful & lovely Becca! I adore frames & this is just fab & that bow–“Yum”! Will have to try that technique!

    hugz,
    SuzanneReplyCancel

  • LuAnnJune 4, 2009 - 10:56 am

    Beautiful Becca! You have a touch of magic in those hands of yours.ReplyCancel

  • valerieJune 4, 2009 - 1:03 pm

    I just want to say your cards are all so beautiful and you inspire me!ReplyCancel

  • Linda EJune 4, 2009 - 4:54 pm

    This is beautiful, Becca. I’m sure it serves as a daily source of inspiration. Thanks for sharing something that is so meaningful to you.ReplyCancel

  • jami {sgtStamper}June 4, 2009 - 4:59 pm

    What a beautiful addition for your studio! Love that ribbon – so creamy and soft.ReplyCancel

  • CandyJune 4, 2009 - 6:30 pm

    Oh Becca!

    This is just beautiful and something I would love to hang on my wall!
    That bow is very special as well. I love everything you make!!!!

    Hugs, CandyReplyCancel

  • SueBJune 4, 2009 - 7:01 pm

    just amazin’ – TFS!ReplyCancel

  • Marilyn ClarkJune 4, 2009 - 7:30 pm

    Beautiful! The bow is so special. Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Billie AndersonJune 4, 2009 - 8:49 pm

    Another lovey piece of art. I think anyone would love to display it in their home and so many different applications can be used.ReplyCancel

  • RebekkaJune 4, 2009 - 11:33 pm

    another work of art. I just love this frame, but that ribbon, girl it is stunning.ReplyCancel

  • MrsHJune 5, 2009 - 1:38 pm

    Good evening, Becca – a most unusual and beautiful project. Your bos embellishment is just superb.ReplyCancel

  • SandyJune 16, 2009 - 11:16 am

    Wow!
    I found 5 of these frames at a garage sale several years ago still wrapped in plastic. I have never found a use for them until now. I am inspired.ReplyCancel
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