Amazing Paper Grace

Becca Feeken: Cardmaking, Crafting & Diecut Tutorials

November 28, 2017

Tone on Tone Backgrounds and Weekly Inspiration

I hope you are having a good day! Me? Happy to say I’m in the Christmas zone! Today I wanted to show you an easy way to get a tone-on-tone embossed look simply by gluing your die cuts to the same color paper for a subtle, but dimensional look. In fact, the more I look at this, the more the tone-on-tone reminds me of a vintage tin tile!

Making a Tone-on-Tone Background

To get this look simply cut Spellbinders Snowflake Snippets and arrange them on your panel how you would want them to appear. Take each die cut and dot very sparingly with Ranger Glossy Accents and adhere each down with this clear medium, one by one. After it dries, amazingly, you have a tone-on-tone background that gives a understated but dimensional look.

Because I didn’t want to cover up my card, this was the perfect opportunity to use Vintage Pierced Banners to add a sentiment and at the same time, echo the curve around the flower! For the sentiment, I’m using Quietfire Design – International Christmas. I arched the stamp on my block so that it would match the curve of the pierced banner.

There are so many variations to this theme but from a decorative standpoint, tone-on-tone is the easiest. The next time I try this card, I’m gonna play with the two toned look by placing some of the cream chads back into place :-)

As always the Creative Team has been, well, creative! Here is some inspiration to tuck away!

WR-Supplies

Stamps: Quietfire Design – International Christmas
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest – Natural White – Cover – 80lb smooth, Metallic Poster Board
Ink: Versamark and Gold Embossing Powder
Accessories: Amazing Paper Grace Dies, Spellbinders Snowflake Snippets, Spellbinders Vintage Pierced Banners, PL-001 Platinum™ Die Cutting And Embossing Machine with 8.5″ Platform, The Paper Studio – Pearls, Satin Ribbon

All of the dies the ladies used below belong to the Chantilly Paper Lace Collection and Amazing Paper Grace Collections

Jo Ferriby

Teresa Horner

Joanna Krogulec

Please enjoy the busyness of the season. Everything that goes into the planning, the arranging, the worship and the giving — well, that’s the sweet spot. Savor and definitely enjoy!!

APG_signature

show hide 17 comments

Add a comment

Chelsea JohnsonNovember 28, 2017 - 6:08 pm

Beautiful, beautiful cards everyone!!!!ReplyCancel
Lynda Mellor aka Loopy Lynda UKNovember 28, 2017 - 7:09 pm

Good morning Becca, I have a question??? Are you getting my e-mail’s that I keep sending???
Have a good one???
Loopy LyndaxxxReplyCancel
- Becca FeekenNovember 29, 2017 - 7:01 am
  
  Hi sweetie:
  I’m working from another location and do not have access to blog emails. Can you dm me on Instagram?ReplyCancel
  - Lynda Mellor aka Loopy Lynda UKNovember 30, 2017 - 4:17 am
    
    Hi Becca, I’m sorry I don’t know how to : ( Its a fluke I can blog : )
    Bless you!!!
    Have a good one!!!
    Loopy Lyndaxxx
DevyNovember 28, 2017 - 7:26 pm

Becca-your cars is absolutely stunning! Tone on tone is such understated elegance!ReplyCancel
Sandy ArtmanNovember 28, 2017 - 7:34 pm

Hi, Becca,
This is a great idea and I can see the vintage tin tile look, particularly with the gold metallic paper.

Love all the beautiful cards in this post!
Love and blessings, SandyReplyCancel
Becky GreenNovember 28, 2017 - 8:07 pm

STUNNING, BECCA! What flower die did you use to make the poinsettia? I’ve looked at the collection, but not sure if you used that particular die or not. Another thought that came to me with the dies you used….. What about Stained Glass???? That would be WONDERFUL ALSO! SIGH! This CHRISTMAS GORGEOUSNESS has put me in the mood for Christmas too! (It has also helped that I decorated the house today! LOL) ;)ReplyCancel
Christine SpringmanNovember 28, 2017 - 8:28 pm

Love the tone on tone card plus the cards of the design team. Quinty girlReplyCancel
Janice BrummettNovember 28, 2017 - 8:38 pm

Beautiful card! Reminds me of vintage tin used on ceilings. Really hit it out of the ball park with this one!ReplyCancel
fusiafscrappingNovember 28, 2017 - 10:02 pm

They are so so so pretty!ReplyCancel
Crafty CruiserNovember 29, 2017 - 3:36 am

As always, all the cards are so beautiful
Doreen RReplyCancel
VickyNovember 29, 2017 - 5:51 am

This is beautiful. I am also making my Christmas cards.
It has been so warm here, it does not feel like Christmas is coming.ReplyCancel
Pam TASNovember 29, 2017 - 6:07 am

Becca lovely card and also lovely cards by
your team thank you all for sharing !
Its getting busy now not long to go and
stilll lots to do ………
Hugs Pam XXXReplyCancel
KathymNovember 29, 2017 - 10:09 am

All of the designs are awesome!!! Great inspiration!!! Thank you!ReplyCancel
Ann robbinsNovember 29, 2017 - 10:41 am

Becca
All of these are absolutely georgous. Got me into working on my cards.
HUGS ?
Ann RobbinsReplyCancel
Janet IngrahamNovember 30, 2017 - 12:48 am

Magnificent cards come together with these beautiful dies you’ve designed Becca! I’m always anxious to see what you’ve designedReplyCancel
BenteSNovember 30, 2017 - 1:53 am

Gorgeous cards all of them!
Your tone-on-tone look is great, Becca, also gives such an elegant look with the golden papers.ReplyCancel

August 19, 2017

Elegant Gift Card and Blog Hop Winners

by Becca Feeken35 comments

We had great fun earlier this week Thinking Outside the Box during our Blog Hop. There were many lovely gifts created unexpectedly with dies that normally make cards. As promised, three lucky winners get dies (from the Vintage Elegance Collection) to play with and the names are listed at the bottom of my post. I’m popping in today with a card to share and the winner names. As mentioned before, if your name is picked – to claim your prize simply click the contact tab on my blog and leave your name with your die choice.

Anytime I write a blog post I try to make some eye candy for you to see when you visit. It’s true that I’m on a gold and cream kick, it’s kind of my signature colors and that flashy gold is something I was using even when gold was not cool. Well, it’s always cool with me and today I created a gift card to join many others in my stash. Today I’m using a 6″ x 6″ card base. The focal element in the center is called Botanical Heart Pair and it is framed with Pierced Squares. I tied a Graceful Tiny Tag (with tiny matching stamps) on to the bow just to let the receiver know the intent. Pretty quick and simple!

WR-Supplies
Stamps: Spellbinders Graceful Tags Stamp Set
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest – Natural White – Cover – 80lb smooth, Gold Poster Board
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black Ink and Ranger Super Fine Detail Clear Embossing Powder
Accessories: Amazing Paper Grace Dies, Spellbinders Graceful Tiny Tag, Spellbinders Botanical Heart Pair, Spellbinders Pierced Squares, PL-001 Platinum™ Die Cutting And Embossing Machine with 8.5″ Platform, The Paper Studio – Pearls, May Arts Silk Ribbon

Here we go!! The winners are:

Lynda Mellor AKA Loopy Lynda UK
Monika Buzsy
Jans Paper Flowers

Just a note, I promise I will not forget getting these out to you. A million things are going on in the background but give me a little time and these babies will be winging their way to your mailbox.

Thanks to everyone for supporting not just my blog, but the blogs of anyone who is teaching through showing. I love Instagram and Pinterest and all the other social media, but blogs are home base for many of us and we’re tickled you stop by and share a kind word. Sending hugs – this is the best community every!!

APG_signature

show hide 35 comments

Add a comment

SuzzieQAugust 19, 2017 - 6:22 pm

Congratulations to the winners. I am loving this gold and cream card design. So elegant. I am in need of your Gracefull Tiny Tag set.ReplyCancel
Lori RitchieAugust 19, 2017 - 6:24 pm

Lovely card today just gorgeous!ReplyCancel
Karen RoweAugust 19, 2017 - 6:30 pm

Hi Becca

You are an amazing woman who has created a life and business according to your own beliefs and talent. Your cards and artistry are second to none, as evidenced by your large ‘fan’ base and your affiliations with large and important businesses in this, our creative community. I admire your work and your work ethics. I would never hesitate to use your links to go and investigate and/or buy from an affiliate that you recognise as I know that you wouldn’t be affiliated with them if you didn’t believe in them. Just saying’…….ReplyCancel
Becky GreenAugust 19, 2017 - 7:11 pm

HOW GORGEOUS, BECCA!!!! I LOVE that heart die! AND you have made it even MORE beautiful with your touch. SO ELEGANT!!! ;)ReplyCancel
Janet SaievaAugust 19, 2017 - 7:28 pm

Love this gorgeous card Becca and I am soooo excited to be a winner of one of your beautiful dies! THANK YOU so much!ReplyCancel
Christine SpringmanAugust 19, 2017 - 7:30 pm

Your cards are truly a work of art, simply beautiful. Congratulations to all the winners. Christine SReplyCancel
Hilda ShawAugust 19, 2017 - 8:09 pm

Your cards are so beautiful.ReplyCancel
Chelsea JohnsonAugust 19, 2017 - 8:14 pm

How do you keep making cream and gold so gorgeous!!!! This is such an elegant card. Seems like everything you touch is fabulous!ReplyCancel
Maria LuisaAugust 19, 2017 - 8:16 pm

Absolutely stunning!ReplyCancel
Carol H.August 19, 2017 - 8:40 pm

Congrats to the winners!! Love your gold and cream cards! Will be catching up on the blogs to see the projects–was a busy week! Love how you are branching out and reaching up! Hugs!!ReplyCancel
AletAugust 19, 2017 - 8:57 pm

Lovely card, love your work, always elegant.ReplyCancel
Noelene ApapAugust 19, 2017 - 9:03 pm

Hi Becca, I always love your gold cards! This one is no exception. Congratulations to the lucky winners. Have a lovely weekend xReplyCancel
Jennie BaileyAugust 19, 2017 - 9:32 pm

How lovely to receive a die from this beautiful collection, congratulations to the winners!ReplyCancel
Cheryl BAugust 19, 2017 - 10:29 pm

I love your cards and I love your dies. Your cards always have a look of elegance and they are gorgeous!!ReplyCancel
Caroline PollardAugust 19, 2017 - 10:54 pm

Absolutely Stunning!ReplyCancel
Kristine VencelAugust 19, 2017 - 11:31 pm

Gorgeous card design! Love the cream & gold. You can’t make too many in my opinion.
Congratulations to the winners!ReplyCancel
Lynda Mellor aka Loopy Lynda UKAugust 20, 2017 - 12:39 am

Good morning Becca, yippee I’m one of the lucky winners!!! I can’t believe it Thankyou, Thankyou, Thankyou!!!
Wowza your card today is truly Amazing and I think those little tags are so cute!!!
I so look forward to seeing your blog and other’s you brighten my day!!! Thankyou!!!
Congratulations to the winner’s!!!
Have a good one!!!
Loopy LyndaxxxReplyCancel
Susan SmitAugust 20, 2017 - 1:01 am

Another wonderful beautiful card to treasure. Congrats to the winners, I am sure they will enjoy their prize. Inky hugsReplyCancel
Rosetta JenkinsAugust 20, 2017 - 1:40 am

Very happy for the winners. This was a wonderful blog hop. The designers were awesome. My wishlist grew. We were all winners. So inspirational. So, Becca, when the next hop? This bunny ready!ReplyCancel
JoannaAugust 20, 2017 - 2:23 am

Congratulations to the winners!
Becca, your card is gorgeous! Loving your colours too.
JoannaReplyCancel
ElaineAugust 20, 2017 - 3:50 am

So in love with your beautiful card Becca,
Congratulations to your lucky winners .
God Bless
Elaine H XReplyCancel
Crafty CruiserAugust 20, 2017 - 3:54 am

What a beautiful, elegant card – absolutely gorgeous!
Congratulations to the winners
Doreen RReplyCancel
Maryann LaursenAugust 20, 2017 - 5:23 am

Such a gorgeous card here from you again Becca. You always share pure beauty in everything you ever do. I love the gold and creme, so I´m thrilled to see it.
And a biiig congrats to the lucky winners here too, enjoy your prizes ladies and have loads of fun.ReplyCancel
Dorothy MutafopulosAugust 20, 2017 - 6:37 am

Congratulations to all the winners!!! Becca you never disappoint use with your amazing creations!! So fabulous!!!ReplyCancel
aka the kardladyAugust 20, 2017 - 9:15 am

Oh how beautiful this weeks project is Becca – I just love it! I just keep going back to the image for another thrill. Thank you so much for sharing with us – you just keep raising our inspiration higher and higher! Hugs Dianne aka the kardladyReplyCancel
Gayle in CanadaAugust 20, 2017 - 9:22 am

Absolutely gorgeous Becca!
Congratulations to the lucky winners for sure
We are so blessed to even see these creationsReplyCancel
KathymAugust 20, 2017 - 10:07 am

Thanks for this beautifully delicate design!!!! I have been trying to do something with this die but could not pull it together. Thank you!!ReplyCancel
fusiafscrappingAugust 20, 2017 - 12:49 pm

Absolutely amazing card! Elegand and effective!ReplyCancel
Patricia HowarthAugust 20, 2017 - 1:45 pm

Hi Becca, A fabulous card, I love the cream and gold, and I adore the flowers and tag, a truly beautiful card !!
Congratulations to the lucky Winners !!
Lots of love from Patricia xxReplyCancel
MichelleAugust 20, 2017 - 6:13 pm

Oh Becca, this is really a beautiful card and gold is perfect for it. Congratulations to all the winners. Have great fun with your dies.ReplyCancel
ANN ROBBINSAugust 20, 2017 - 9:08 pm

Hi Becca,
Not only do I love 6 x 6 cards, but the cream and gold are two of my favs as well so…….today’s card it a high spot for me! THANKS for sharing and congrats to the winners.
Hugs
Ann RobbinsReplyCancel
Anne(UK)August 21, 2017 - 3:58 am

Congratulations to the lucky winners! Bless you Becca for giving so much pleasure – blog hop and prizes!
I love gold and cream/ivory. The combination always looks so elegant :o)
Hugs
Anne(UK)xReplyCancel
Carol RossouwAugust 21, 2017 - 4:13 am

Another absolutely beautiful card Becca! Congratulations to all the winnersReplyCancel
Bente SorflatenAugust 21, 2017 - 2:14 pm

Just gorgeous!!ReplyCancel
VernaAugust 21, 2017 - 5:35 pm

What a gorgeous card! You make the prettiest cards. And I love the way you tie your bows. Have you ever done a video on the way you tie your bows?ReplyCancel

July 1, 2017

What Greater Thing Is There

by Becca Feeken27 comments

Happy July sweet friends! Thanks for the sweet thoughts you shared about the bookmark samples. I designed those dies quite some time ago and it was wonderful to pull them out and play with them again. Yesterday it was an indulgence to forget my have to do’s and just give in to the pleasure of playing around with paper. That’s why I’m popping in today – I got a chance to really tinker with a die for the first time – Spellbinders 74-790 Bella Clair Border which is part of the Venise Lace Collection. The corner piece is from a die I have in my collection that has recently been discontinued it can be found here —-> Spellbinders S6-021 Imperial Square and here —-> Spellbinders S6-021 Imperial Square. I have to say that once you start playing with something, the ideas tumble out as is the case with this border — I’m sure more of these ideas will get made up and shared here.

Then, I knew I had this stamp, I knew it, I knew it . . . but I couldn’t find it. Yep, I realized that it must have been put in that ‘special’ place I put things – just so they don’t get lost . . . and then they are lost. I’ve torn my entire studio apart trying to find it – twice, but rested in the assurance that when I wasn’t looking for it, it would surely pop up and make my day! This sentiment absolutely tugs at my heart – it was penned by my friend Suzanne Cannon with Quietfire Design and is called What Greater Thing is There – it’s gorgeous!
Okay, this is so, so easy:

Cut an 8.5″ x 11″ sheet of paper in half so that you have two sheets that are 5.5″ wide.
Use your border die across the bottom of both of those sheets. (I recommend the Platinum die cutting machine for this because it is best to run your die through vertically)
Once cut, trim one piece to 7.5″ and score the other at 7.5″ and fold at the score line with the 1″ flap on top. Adhere your other piece to this flap. (Visual learners can see a version of that technique —>here)
Add a 4-3/4 x 4-3/4″ pink panel matted with desert storm, for your sentiment.
Put an embellishment in the right corner before adhering.
Add lace, bow, flowers and pearls.

WR-Supplies
Stamps: Quietfire Design and is called What Greater Thing is There and Heart Flourish
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest – Desert Storm – Cover – 80lb smooth, Bazzill – Pale Rose
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black Ink and Ranger Super Fine Detail Clear Embossing Powder
Accessories: Venise Lace Collection, Spellbinders 74-790 Bella Clair Border, Spellbinders S6-021 Imperial Square, Spellbinders S6-021 Imperial Square, PL-001 Platinum™ Die Cutting And Embossing Machine with 8.5″ Platform, May Arts Silk Ribbon, The Paper Studio – Pearls

APG_signature
Many of you may be asking what happened to Day of Giving Friday. Just a note to say I’m taking a break for a week or two until I get it caught up. It will come back but I’m trying to perk things up around here, so lots of research going on in the background. Happy Fourth of July weekend here in the USA and Happy Canada Day to our sweet northern neighbors – Happy 150th!!

show hide 27 comments

Add a comment

Wanda ThomasJuly 1, 2017 - 2:27 pm

Good to know I’m not the only one that spends more time looking for exactly what I want than actually making the card!! Beautiful and more than worth the effort!ReplyCancel
Patricia HowarthJuly 1, 2017 - 2:58 pm

Hi Becca, This card is so pretty, and the sentiment is so ‘heartfelt’.
Lots of love from Patricia xxReplyCancel
Joanna DicksonJuly 1, 2017 - 3:04 pm

Hi Becca.
This is so lovely. The love the sentiment/verse… the fonts you tend you use are to my absolute taste. This truly is a beautiful card.
Sending lots of love
Joanna Dickson (OurJojo) ?ReplyCancel
- Joni SJuly 1, 2017 - 5:01 pm
  
  The stamp is from Quietfire Design – google it. Suzanne does lovely calligraphy and turns it into rubber. She’s one of my all time favorite sentiment folks and Becca uses her a lot, too. She’s in Canada, but ships quickly and reasonably to the US. The good thing about this right now, is that the exchange rate favors US – we get more “bang” for our buck – our dollars go further. Go check her out…well worth it!ReplyCancel
Ann RobbinsJuly 1, 2017 - 3:21 pm

Love that border Becca!!!!
And of course the sentiment!
Have a great holiday.
Hugs
Ann RobbinsReplyCancel
Beverly ParkisonJuly 1, 2017 - 3:48 pm

Always perfectly beautifulReplyCancel
Christine SpringmanJuly 1, 2017 - 4:27 pm

Another beautiful card Becca’s. It is simple but elegant. Christine SReplyCancel
fusiafscrappingJuly 1, 2017 - 6:05 pm

Oh! This is fabulous!ReplyCancel
SuzzieQJuly 1, 2017 - 6:33 pm

Lov-er-ly!ReplyCancel
Kristine VencelJuly 1, 2017 - 7:26 pm

Gorgeous! The sentiment is also beautiful & one I do not have. Your designs & sentiments are paired up perfectly every time. And that lace! Becca, where do you find such sumptuous designs? I am totally jealous! Lol
PS. My special die arrived safely yesterday & it is stunning! Thank you so much for the gift. ???? You are truly an amazing designer. ??ReplyCancel
Sandra SmithJuly 1, 2017 - 8:33 pm

A lovely sentiment on a beautiful card. Your border dies are all amazing. Have a wonderful weekend!ReplyCancel
Chelsea JohnsonJuly 1, 2017 - 9:25 pm

How beautiful!! Why is everything you do so gorgeous!?! If I tried to put that corner on a card it would look dopey. But when you do it, it lends just the right touch. Absolutely beautiful. Love the new Venise Lace line, BTW. (So happy my birthday is coming up – I have this on my wish list!!!) :-DReplyCancel
Bette SchroderJuly 1, 2017 - 9:56 pm

Oh my! This is truly awesome! Thank you for the great directions, I appreciate it. I love the sentiment and it is absolutely wonderful. But those dies!! You truly are amazing how you can put everything together and end up with FABULOUS!ReplyCancel
Maryann LaursenJuly 2, 2017 - 12:31 am

This is so beautiful as always Becca, and as usual I totally love your gorgeous design for this card here too.
You always do an amazing job on all your work and I love it.
Have a wonderful 4th of July and a great sunday here now too.ReplyCancel
Lynda Mellor aka Loopy Lynda UKJuly 2, 2017 - 2:06 am

Good morning Becca, I just love this it’s Devine!!!
Have a good one!!!
Loopy LyndaxxxReplyCancel
Crafty CruiserJuly 2, 2017 - 6:25 am

Beautiful card, as always
Doreen RReplyCancel
Dorothy MutafopulosJuly 2, 2017 - 8:47 am

Love the card it’s stunning and the sentiment is perfect!ReplyCancel
the kardladyJuly 2, 2017 - 9:02 am

A beautiful creation Becca and a beautiful anniversary sentiment! My husband and I just shared our 60th wedding anniversary at a surprise party, so I know what this sentiment means whole heartedly. It took us days to recover from the surprise and all the memories it brought back that even after 60 years we never spoke of but treasured in our hearts! Hugs DianneReplyCancel
KathyMJuly 2, 2017 - 9:18 am

Your new die designs are fabulous!!! The designs Akeem to be Venice Lace with a modern twist – Detailed, yet airy. The Quietfire words are so perfect. Hope you can enjoy the 4th with family and friends!ReplyCancel
Bente SorflatenJuly 2, 2017 - 1:40 pm

So gorgeous and elegant with the beautiful border die!
Just love it :))
Wonderful sentiment too.ReplyCancel
Earlene BostJuly 3, 2017 - 12:45 am

Beccalicious!!ReplyCancel
Anne(UK)July 3, 2017 - 6:22 am

Swoon!!!! Be still my beating heart!
I just love this!
Hugs
Anne(UK)xReplyCancel
BelindaJuly 3, 2017 - 10:35 am

WHEN I OPENED THIS EMAIL TODAY, I GASPED OUT LOUD. ABSOLUTE BEAUTY! The card, the sentiment, color, flowers and ribbon proportion perfect Wish I could do this!ReplyCancel
Victorian Studio D'arteJuly 3, 2017 - 11:14 am

Fabulous card Becca!! Loved the sentiment , border lace and color combination. Very exquisite!!ReplyCancel
Ruthie ArmstrongJuly 3, 2017 - 12:36 pm

Oh My Goodness Becca!! Your card is gorgeous!!! Love everything about it!! I wish you sold them so we could buy them..
Loves to you! RuthieReplyCancel
Sandy ArtmanJuly 3, 2017 - 8:19 pm

Hi, Becca,
Pairing your Venise die with a piece of lace is sheer perfection. This card is absolutely beautiful in all aspects: the lace, the corner accent, the flowers and the sentiment.
What a special treat to receive this Saturday post.
Love & blessings, SandyReplyCancel
Vicky S.July 5, 2017 - 11:04 pm

Love the card Becca. Perfect for a wedding.ReplyCancel

« Prev Posts
1
…
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
…
220
Next Posts »

Hi! I'mBecca
January 2025

S M T W T F S

« Dec

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 14 15 16 17 18

19 20 21 22 23 24 25

26 27 28 29 30 31
RECENT POSTS BEST OF THE YEAR TUTORIALS
By Month
By Month
Amazing Paper Grace Products
APG CREATIVE TEAM
*************Affiliate Links****************

I participate in several affiliate programs while I share and use the the things I like and am passionate about.

This means that I receive a small "tip" when products are purchased through the links I share here. I have always shared links to help you find the items used in my creations however by being an affiliate, the tip comes from the manufacturer and costs you nothing extra - the price is the same whether you use my link or not.

Please know this is a way of paying for my blog expenses without asking for donations. The tips go toward keeping Amazing Paper Grace hosted as well as pays for monthly fees and maintenance subscriptions, I give much of my instruction away for free and hope you will continue to support me by clicking and using the links whenever you can.