 
Sweet friends, lots to cover today and let me just mention you’ll find the winner of the Journal Trio at the bottom of my post. Now on to the the view for today – grab some coffee and get ready to browse – you’ll have spring fever before it’s all over :-) Today JustRite Papercraft is releasing new stamps and the design team had a wonderful time using Multi-Step Lilac Bouquet. There’s a full instruction sheet with step-by-step instructions on how to put a bouquet together – the sheet is reminiscent of paint by numbers because it tells you exactly what to do. I combined by card with JustRite Sympathy Handwritten Sentiments and used the Multi-Step Lilac Bouquet SVG files to cut all the flowers. I had an absolute ball playing with this set. At first glance, I thought it might be out of my comfort zone but not so, once I started playing and faollowing the instruction sheet – I was home free!
If you look carefully, you’ll see that I didn’t get it “perfect”. . . no worries, that’s the charm of this multi-stamping because it’s the idea of the shading and definition that give this way of stamping its beauty. I eyeballed lining things up and decided to go with the flow and not let it be stressful. I’m just in love with the color, the contrast and the possibilities.
My 5-1/2″ x 7″ hinged card uses Spellbinders Pierced Rectangles as a frame filled in with Spellbinders Grate Effects. I tucked all the individual elements inside the window and a couple on top of the window to give the illusion of dept. Each individual item was easily attached with foam tape or a glue dot. The embellishment in the upper corner is from Spellbinders Imperial Square.
| CRAFT SUPPLIES I USED |
Rubber Stamps: JustRite Papercraft – Multi-Step Lilac Bouquet, Sympathy Handwritten Sentiments,
Multi-Step Lilac Bouquet SVG files
Craft Paper: Neenah Classic Crest 80 lb -Solar White
Ink: Anna Griffin – Pink, Avery Elle – Pixie, Amuse Studio – Eucalyptus, Blackberry, Heather, Fresh Ink – Pear, Sicilian Blue, Navy
Accessories: Spellbinders Pierced Rectangles, Spellbinders Grate Effects, Spellbinders Imperial Square, Recollection Pearls, Darice Pearls, May Arts Silk Ribbon |
To see the other lovely samples made with this set by the design team, simply click on the links below:
JustRite Inspiration • Becca Feeken • Debbie Olson • Darsie Bruno • Eva Dobilas • Marisa Job • Kristi Schurr • Kathy Jones • Sheri Holt • Heidi Blankenship • Michele Kovack
Now the Journal Trio! A labor of love, I’m so happy to share it with my sweet community. I used random.org to pull the number and name – if it is yours, reach out to me though my contact page, with your address within 48 hours.
Thanks for stopping by! Hugs friends, I’ll be back soon!!
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Hiya friends, today I’m sharing a card with new Quietfire Dies! Simply elegant, the “Thanks” was penned then put into design by my sweet friend Suzanne Cannon. I love that it’s her handwriting and that it works in conjunction with the Thanks stamp set I used earlier this month in this post. So I made a long profile card that fits into a business sized envelope. Measuring 8-1/4″ x 4-1/4″ I mounted a panel punched with the Martha Stewart Fans and Flourishes border punch to get the length that I needed for the focal panel. To give the die cut word a little bit of dimension against the cream I cut one in Aqua Mist and one in cream (darkened up with Antique Linen Distress Ink) and stacked them together with the bottom one slightly offset – that gives a little bit of shadow.
I finished up with a bow and some pearls! :-)
| CRAFT SUPPLIES I USED |
Stamps: Quietfire Design – Thanks Die
Craft Paper: Neenah Classic Crest – Natural White – 80lb smooth, Papertrey Ink Aqua Mist
Ink: None
Accessories: Martha Stewart Fans and Flourishes Border Punch, Recollections Pearls, May Arts Ribbon |
So I hinted around yesterday that I’ll be starting a giveaway tomorrow. You said you wanted to see some ideas of what to do with my new dies. Well, this is my most favorite gift item, as of late, and is made with my new Swirl Bliss Pocket die. When you see how easy it is to make . . . well, I can’t wait to see what you think. At any rate, I made this gift item in duplicate and one of the two are being given away here. More details coming tomorrow :-)
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Hi there friends. As promised I’m back with a project that uses my new Swirl Bliss Pocket die from the Amazing Paper Grace Collection. I wanted to make something other than a card and I think the pockets lend themselves to so many cool projects – a scrapbook page seemed like a good thing to try out. I talked myself into thinking it was a huge card :-). Remember, baby steps. I had just been to Rogers Gardens in Corona del Mar California with two of my sweet friends – Linda Duke and Tosha Leyendekker. This home and garden destination has exquisite Christmas decorations and room after room of themed displays – we were happy girls and that explains the starry looks in our eyes.
Even though this is pictured from straight on and it’s hard to tell the dimension, I used the pocket die as if it were a cornice and it actually stands out from the page a bit. By putting another pocket on the bottom it frames the picture. Then I used the round element to carry embellishment across the page. I also used Urban Blooms by A Gilded Life for the spiral flowers and I printed all the memory specifics on Baby Buntings by a Gilded Life. The tendrils that cascade down from the flowers are from Twisted Metal Tags and Accents.
This was a stretch for me but it feels great to try something out of my comfort zone :-)
| CRAFT SUPPLIES I USED |
Rubber Stamps: None
Craft Paper: Neenah Classic Crest 80 lb – Natural White, The Paper Studio – Burlap Paper, Coredinations
Ink: Victorian Velvet Distress Ink (on flowers)
Accessories: Spellbinders Swirl Bliss Pocket by Amazing Paper Grace, Spellbinders Twisted Metal Tags and Accents, Spellbinders Urban Blooms by A Gilded Life, Spellbinders Baby Buntings by A Gilded Life, Recollection Pearls, Lace, May Arts Silk Ribbon |
Thanks so much for stopping by, I’ll have more to share this week. Happy Monday, I’m wishing you a glorious day!
Oh, by the way – are you sitting for a couple of minutes with your cup of coffee? I’m gifting you this link to see a three minute video of Rogers Gardens. Lol, I have to put up a little bit of a disclaimer that I can’t be held responsible for extreme longing, swooning or daydreaming today after you watch :-) I’ve watched it twice and what a way to start the morning! Here’s the link ——>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-lqjKg-g4A
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Well done Ann C you lucky lady enjoy!
Oops! Forgot my card comment the card is lovely
And the sentiment is gorgeousX
Beautiful card. Love the colors. As always you bring great creativity and beautiful design to us.
oh my!! this is the most beautiful card I have ever seen!! thank you for sharing.
An amazing card here once again Becca, so beautiful.
And big congrats to the lucky winner here, I know, shll be thrilled with this outstanding prize here.
Another beauty! Love the soft colors and ribbons.
Stunning Becca!!!
Cong to Ann
An absolutely gorgeous card, Becca! I love the bouquet of flowers and the corner treatment over the pierced rectangles and delicate lattice! The multi-looped silk bow is wonderful, too!
Such pretty framing to compliment your lovely bouquet, love the layering you have done, sure to bring a smile to someone’s day!
Love the depth feature with the grate die. So pretty! Glad at least it was an Ann who won! LOL
Hugs to you Becca,
Mstgane
Ann Robbins
Congratulations Ann! you are one lucky lady!
Such a pretty card, Becca. You really have a gift!
Hugs
Anne (UK) x
Congrats to the winner! Love the stamping and the bow is wonderful. Love it.
Thanks for sharing this beautiful card, Becca. It is a perfect flower bouquet to make anyone feel special! Thank you for the inspiration!
BEautiful!
Stunning card Becca, I do adore this Spellbinders Grate die, it makes a beautiful background.
Love the new stamps too, your colouring of them is gorgeous, so, so pretty.
Congratulations to Ann C, enjoy your prize.
Love & hugs
Jacquie J xxx
This is a wow card. You make the most beautiful cards and look forward to seeing your posts.
Hello Bercca
Congratulations Ann !
Love todays card the Sentiment is so nice too!
Beautiful card Becca
Take care
Love Marg
Love those lilacs. Another winner, Becca!
absolutely GORGEOUS card – – can hardly wait to see if
I will come close to Your Design and Inspiration in making
this card….Whoa!!!!
May God continue to Bless and Care for you,
Joyce
Hi Becca. Another beautiful card :-) Congratulations to Ann. Hugs xxx
Congratulations to Ann, you are going to love your new journal xx
Becca your card is mouthwatering!!! Its so pretty.
Hugs Mau xx
Thank you for another beautiful design. I am so looking forward for designs using you new design dies with Spellbinders. S5-503 etc.
Wow.. This is awesome.
Absolutely beautiful card Becca, and I love the bouquet of lilacs! Congratulations Ann on your win!
Becca, this card is gorgeous and congratulations to Ann!
beautiful card, love the colors!
Congratulations to Ann! This is a gorgeous card! LOVE the lilacs! TFS!
Oh, such a lovely design that is so fresh! Love the lilacs!
Love the colours so pretty.
Loopy Lynda xxx
Morning Becca, Congratulations to Anne C on winning the gorgeous prize.
I love, love, love, this card, I have just seen these beautiful stamps over on JustRite Blog, I am such a fan of these multi-step stamping, and lilacs are one of my favourites, so these stamps are a definite ‘must have’ for me. Your card and compilation is stunning.
Lots of love from Patricia xx
Hello Becca,
This is absolutely gorgeous. Congratulations to Ann.
Maureen xx
Congrats Ann, you lucky lady, you. I was drooling over that set! And Becca, “…out of my comfort zone….”, you obviously have zones you just haven’t acknowledged yet. You are truly ‘AMAZING’ with your paper graces. I LOVE IT! Keep it coming, but remember to take care of you 1st.
This is a “display” card. You simply can’t read it and set it aside. Put it on a mantle, piano, sofa table, dining room table, any place you can show it off. So, so, beautiful!
Beautiful card.
This is so GORGEOUS . I just love the SVG files that go along with it. I have lots of favorites of yours and this one goes on that list. Thanks for sharing.
Hugs
Kay
Hi Becca,
I just wanted to say Thank You for all the inspiration you share. You are a blessing to the world of creativity. I have followed your blog for years and have learned so much. Thank You.