Greetings blog friends! I’m back with another tone on tone card and I’m sorry to do this, but I have an additional disclaimer to share about a technique that I tried yesterday. I sent my cut die still in the die back through the Grand Calibur to emboss and I don’t recommend you doing it. It leaves a faint line on the embossing folder and can mar the surface potentially showing on your paper on future embosses. It was just me experimenting and many have asked me how I preserved the edge, but now you’ve been cautioned and know it can mar your folder. Edited to add: my sweet friend Sue Wilson emailed me Whew . . . now with that behind me on to my card for today – a square, embossed card.
So to recap the layers from the bottom up, die cut layer of Grand Squares 5″ x 5″, foam tape, die cut layer ofAdorning Squares, foam tape, die cut layer of Blossom Tags, foam tape die cut layer of Venetian Motifs.
Oooh – more of this elegant creamy look! I just love it!!
Say Becca, there is a way to do the embossing and maintain the margin on the die without ruining your embossing folder. You keep the folder open and use your rubber mat. I have to run off to work right now, but I’ll send you a link to that tutorial (it’s pinned on my Tutorial Paper board) when I get a chance later today.
Thanks again for the inspiration of this beautiful card!!ReplyCancel
ann robbinsJune 22, 2013 - 10:31 am
Love the tone on tone, Becca. Love the tutorials and EVERYTHING you do, girl!! An inspiration to all of us wanna-be card “Becca style” cardmakers.
Hugs,
Totally gorgeous, Becca! Love this! Thanks very much for all your tips and tutorials – I know they must take a lot of time for you to do and it is much appreciated! BTW, you have a very soothing voice!ReplyCancel
What a stunning card Becca. Really beautiful. Maybe Chelsea would share how to keep that edge with me too. Hugs Rita xxxReplyCancel
Lynn G.June 22, 2013 - 11:56 am
Wow…..so elegant….I just love that green in with the purple flowers and ribbon. And that Spellbinders Venetian die…another wow….just love it. The purple sentiment was a great idea for color also.
I would be interested in seeing the tutorial from Chelsea who wrote the first comment. I love this process and would really like to see how you don’t leave the marks on the folders.
Thank you so much for sharing! I truly love it when I see and e-mail from you in my in-box.ReplyCancel
Debbie BJune 22, 2013 - 12:25 pm
Thank you for the heads up. I will not try that as I love all of my embossing folders and dies to much to mess them up!!! Beautiful card today. Thanks BeccaReplyCancel
Anne (UK)June 22, 2013 - 1:06 pm
Oh my goodness! An absolute stunner!
Hugs
Anne (UK) xReplyCancel
Francie in MontrealJune 22, 2013 - 1:17 pm
I’m a big sap for tone on tone; and cream or white on cream or white is my all time favourite. Nobody does it better than you. This is such a delicate delight. Thx for sharing it with us.ReplyCancel
Stunning – as always.. Thanks for the layering recipe, it surely helps me out. And also thanks for the embossing warning. Have a wonderful weekend, and TFS. Blessings.ReplyCancel
JudyJune 22, 2013 - 2:19 pm
This is definitely “my kind of card.” I love the colors and the daintiness. You are a great salesperson … every time I see one of your cards I feel like I “need” to go out and buy those same Spellbinder dies. Beautiful card Becca!ReplyCancel
MelanieJune 22, 2013 - 2:33 pm
Beautiful card becca ,I do this a lot I love the crisp edge on the card when its been embossed my sandwich is grey plate and put a couple of card stock this has to be the same thickness as the open side of your folder.under the folder first then folder open then die to be embossed then rubber mat ,then last pink plate , Im now working on finding the correct sandwiches for the ebosser which I have fallen in love with this machine but will not get rid of my GC as need it when you do half cut in the dies Ebosser can`t do this .Melanie ukReplyCancel
Camille M. RussellJune 22, 2013 - 3:08 pm
When you click on Blossom Tags and Accents you get the page for Adorning Squares…..error?ReplyCancel
LisaJune 22, 2013 - 4:09 pm
I was watching your video and wondering if it caused any problems w/ the mat!! Thanks for the disclaimer. Your work inspires me to get off my butt and go make something. I, too, would love to have the collection of Spellbinder dies that you obviously own!! God bless you.ReplyCancel
Marie BingamanJune 22, 2013 - 5:21 pm
OMG, Becca, this is stunning! You so ROCK the embellies! :)ReplyCancel
absolutely stunning……..love it!!! Also would love to receive this card, along with almost every card you’ve show cased here, lol!! OMG I laughed when I read Karen’s reply about being willing to get sick to receive it, lmbo, that’s a good one love it!!
I was wondering about that when I saw that you embossed with the cut still in the die but figured I’d try it one day, if you do it it must be ok, lol ty for letting us know before I tried it, I’d be sick if one of my embossing folders got mared, my solution….by two….. LOL jk, a few ladies had a better idea, lol, much cheaper!!
I tried your perfectly inked edges yesterday on an embellishment I was making for a onesie album, my first try was a bit messy and couldn’t be salvaged but I did better the second time, then realized I chose the wrong shade of blue and had to do it again, ohhhhhh geeeee darn (lmbo) practice makes perfect they say and I certainly won’t complain about practiceing :) lol ty so much for sharing “everything” with us Becca, you rock!!ReplyCancel
What a classy classic looking card – love it. I have embossed a die cut in the die but you must keep the embossing folder OPEN and put the die cut (which remains in the die) with the flat edge, not the ridged cutting edge, against the folder.ReplyCancel
Sue MJune 23, 2013 - 12:57 am
Your white on white cards are so classy, I just love them. They make me think of lace. You really are to me the only card maker! Your stuff is just so classy and stunning everything else pales. I would love to become a Becca card maker but I am a long way from your confections! I too would love any further tips on the best way to emboss with the die cut. I get so excited every time I see I have an email from you. I can’t get enough of your talent!ReplyCancel
Becca
I love this single tone card! Anyone receiving this would get better, or they would stay sick hoping to receive another of your creations!ReplyCancel
colleen howellJune 23, 2013 - 8:23 am
Wow, it is gorgeous I love it! I would love to receive on of your creations in the mail, it would make me feel better right away.ReplyCancel
JeanJune 23, 2013 - 9:01 am
Good morning Becca:
Your card and the colors are so very pretty. I love the lilac and green combination.
Since the arrival of beautiful summer weather I try to spend much of my time outdoors in my garden so creating something like this, that is fairly quick to put together is appreciated. Thank you for sharing!
Gorgeous embossing, to go with the lovely layers of framing and love your hint of color with the lovely pearl embellishing!ReplyCancel
Robin in WAJune 23, 2013 - 10:47 am
Beautiful card Becca! I’ve always wondered how you were able to keep your edges with dry embossing. Now I know–disclaimer and all. So, does it only mar the spellbinders m-bossabilities or do you do this technique with other folders without the marring effect?ReplyCancel
Patricia HowarthJune 23, 2013 - 3:12 pm
Hi Becca. This card is stunning, the gorgeous embossing and die-cuts and the beautiful flowers all add to the beauty.
Lots of love from Patricia xxReplyCancel
I MISSED this one! :( Found it NOW though!!!!!!!!:) ABSOLUTELY LOVELY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:) LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE that PURPLE!!!!!!!!:) This card would help ANYONE recover QUICKLY!!!!!!;)ReplyCancel
If only you could hear my comments each day when I open your card!!!
Oh my, oh my, oh my Beautiful, Breath taking, Gorgeous and the list does not end there!!!!
Thank you for sharing! I so want to make a Becca card but have not succeeded yet! I need so many more spellbinders!ReplyCancel
DorothyJune 26, 2013 - 8:07 am
Hi Becca
I love this stamp and your flourish pearl embellishment. What a delight for someone feeling down to receive such a precious reminder that someone is caring enough to take the time to create such a beautiful masterpiece. BlessingsReplyCancel
Another lovely card! Thanks to you I have discovered Janet’s work as well and ventured into digital paper printing within the past few months. It is absolutely amazing how many wonderful vintage digital papers are out there just waiting for creative minds to discover them and put them to use! I believe I have found a new passion! Best of all, I can print off just what I need for a project and size the paper to suit my needs. Thanks for sharing with us. {{{hugs to you }}} and God bless.ReplyCancel
Hi Becca, beautiful card. I just love everything about it but I have a question if you can answer. What kind of a printer do you use to print out the digital papers. They are just lovely. Thanks so much for all your inspiration. I don’t always get time to leave a comment but I always look at your gorgeous creations. Blessings, LindaReplyCancel
This is the most beautiful card on the planet! If I was sick and received this card, it would make me feel better instantly! Thank you for providing a detailed list of your supplies, too. The entire post made me want to do my happy dance!ReplyCancel
Hi there sweet friends, thank you so much for your patience while I finished up some projects I needed to finish. Earlier this week I used a technique to ink the border of my dies for a card and lots of you had questions and quite of few of you requested a video. I have another card to show using the same technique and a video to go along with it. There are a couple of ways to get this look, so I hope you take a second to review my video and I hope you’ll try the technique on your own.
Here’s the video:
Now on to my card, I framed it up withSpellbinders Radiant Rectangles, added some embellishment withSpellbinders Fantastic Flourish TwoandSpellbinders Venetian Accents. I finished up with a bow, some mulberry flowers and a pen. To recap the layers I used from the bottom up, a cardbase 5 -1/2″ x 7-1/2″, cream matting layer 5-3/8″ x 7-3/8″, foam tape, dark blue matting layer 5-1/16 x 7-1/16″, light blue matting layer 5″ x 7″, foam tape, brown matting layer 4-5/8″ x 6-5/8″, blue design paper layer 4-1/2″ x 6-1/2″, foam tape, Radiant Rectangles die cut and oval, Venetian Accent embellishment on oval, Fantastic Flourish Two embellishment on flowers. Add Ribbon, Flowers and Pin on appropriate layer.
I have another short video to share with you tomorrow – I want to feature one of my tool heroes. I hope you’ll come back in check it out – I think you’ll be surprised!
THANK YOU BECCA!!!!!!!! PERFECT VIDEO TUTORIAL!!!!!!!!!!! :) I know what I’m going to try!!!!!!! :)ReplyCancel
charleneJune 15, 2013 - 7:37 pm
Thank you so much for explaining. Which die cut machine are you using? if you don’t mind me asking…ReplyCancel
Marilyn in E-TownJune 15, 2013 - 7:43 pm
OH MY. . . And yet another gorgeous card and tutorial too! That is one of my all time favorite quotes, thank you Becca for Blessing my life with such beauty both in your cards, blogging and your postings that are heartfelt from you!ReplyCancel
Juanita BraunJune 15, 2013 - 7:59 pm
Thank you so much for this perfect video. A special thanks for being so prompt in doing this. I think we are all getting out our stamp pads .ReplyCancel
AngelaLJune 15, 2013 - 8:06 pm
Another beautiful card Becca. Thanks so much for sharing your technique for inking die cut edges. :-)ReplyCancel
Lovely video. Thank you so very much for taking time to make this video and share with us bloggers. I am intrigued by the narrower looking mats you used. I’ve not seen this size of mat. Are they specific to the GCalibur, or is there another machine they are used for? I’m off to S/Binders to see if I can spot them. Also thanks for the always so-beautiful card. Can’t wait to see your video tomorrow. Again, thanks for sharing your amazing skills with all us. Hugs & Happy Sunday.ReplyCancel
Great video — I have to ask where did you get those smaller plates? They look like 5×7? So much easier with the smaller set…ReplyCancel
Heather BJune 15, 2013 - 8:20 pm
Thanks for making the video for how to color the edges-I’ve been wondering the simplest way to do it– my hand is not steady enough to do it afterwards. I like being able to have the choice of a colored border or shading color on the inside and leaving the edge white. I have a question for you on another matter… since you use so many spellbinders products that I love– are you aware of how to use either Tim Holtz diffusers or darice diffusers with embossing folders using the Spellbinders Grand Calibur? Thanks for creating such inspiration projects and videos.ReplyCancel
Gorgeous card! Thanks for the tutorial for perfect boarders!ReplyCancel
FernandaJune 15, 2013 - 9:07 pm
Thank you so much for demonstrating this technique! I must try it out. You are so talented and sharing!ReplyCancel
RufusJune 15, 2013 - 9:08 pm
Another gorgeous card, Becca. Thank you for taking the time to make a video showing your technique for perfectly inked edges. I really appreciate the time and effort to make your videos for us. Will be back tomorrow to see what else you’ve got up your sleeve!
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Beautiful card, Becca. I had forgotten about this technique. Thanks for the video tutorial.ReplyCancel
Diana G. StewartJune 15, 2013 - 9:34 pm
Hi Becca, You really have a great eye for layering and composition. Love the inking with the dies too.ReplyCancel
ChelseaJune 15, 2013 - 9:35 pm
Wow – wow – wow!!! My entire way of using dies may have just changed forever!! Thank you Becca! I haven’t seen anyone else do this technique, so I appreciated you showing both methods of achieving the colored edge. I am amazed!!! Off I go to try this out –ReplyCancel
Sue AshtonJune 15, 2013 - 9:52 pm
Thanks Becca for another awesome video. Can’t wait to get in my craft room an try it out.
Cheers
SueReplyCancel
Marcie SmithJune 15, 2013 - 9:55 pm
Thanks Becca for this little video. I thought you had to cut out a smaller nested shape to get this effect. Had no idea that you inked the die itself. See we are always learning something from you!!!!!! Thanks. Which leads me to the next question, what do you use to clean your die so as not to ruin it or dull it??????
MarcieReplyCancel
Sandra SmithJune 15, 2013 - 9:59 pm
WOW!!! Another unbelieveably gorgeous card. I just love it and the tutorial is awesome! I was one who asked how you inked the edges and I am so appreciative that you actually did a video while you have been busy with other projects. As always, your instructions and videos are so easy to follow. Thank you so muc Becca!!!ReplyCancel
ann robbinsJune 15, 2013 - 10:17 pm
I LOVE THIS TECHNIQUE. THIS IS AN EXQUSITE CARD, BECCA!! LOVE THE SOFT COLOR OF BLUE. YOUR SAYING, PAPER (COLOR IS BEAUTIFUL) AND JUST EVERYTHING ABOUT IT.
HUGS
MSTGANE96ReplyCancel
MickieJune 15, 2013 - 10:20 pm
Thanks for showing us your way of inking the die. So ingenious! And another lovely card. You are enabling me to break the bank with my having to have all those beautiful dies, LOL! Love your work my dear!ReplyCancel
DebraK in FloridaJune 15, 2013 - 10:52 pm
Stunning and elegant, and the true Becca-classy style… !ReplyCancel
EveleneJune 16, 2013 - 12:22 am
Finally, it’s now clear to me how you ink the edges of your dies. I’ve been trying to figure out this technique you’ve done with your other cards. Thanks kindly, Becca.ReplyCancel
Super card – very wedgewoodesque (is that a real word?) anyway, fab video and I shall have a go at inking edges of dies -never seen this technique before so lots of thanks for sharing it with us.ReplyCancel
Anne BJune 16, 2013 - 4:23 am
Thank you so much for this – I was one of those who requested it! Another question – how do you create such beautiful loopy bows? I know you use your bowmaker but before I order, I’d like to see how it works so that I can get the best results!ReplyCancel
Your card here today is absolutely stunning work again Becca. I so love, how you made this gorgeous creation. And thanks soooo very much for sharing the video here on how you made this perfect and gorgeous inked edges to your cards. You´re so talented and I just love your gorgeous work always and the card today is definitely among my biggest favorites ever. It is sooooooooo so beautiful.
Have a wonderful sunday and great week ahead hun.ReplyCancel
Anne(UK)June 16, 2013 - 6:02 am
Great tutorial as always, Becca. Thanks so much for sharing. I would try it out today, but I’m sitting in glorious sunshine in an hotel garden at Disneyland, Paris and am without the means to craft. The holiday washing can wait when I return! There are much more pressing things to do ;o)
Hugs
Anne (UK) xReplyCancel
Cindie DJune 16, 2013 - 6:22 am
Thank you so much! I can’t wait to try this!ReplyCancel
Dottie DavisJune 16, 2013 - 7:08 am
Wonderful tutorial! Such a simple technique but got past all of us! Awesome! Thanks so much for showing us another one of “Becca’s Bits!” We love them.ReplyCancel
AmyJune 16, 2013 - 7:15 am
Thank You Becca! That was really a great video. TFS.ReplyCancel
colleen howellJune 16, 2013 - 7:31 am
Wow, awesome video. I never thought about doing either one of those techniques but they make perfect sense. Guess that’s why I am not a designer or teacher. I will be using these for sure on my next cards.
THANKSReplyCancel
TheresaJune 16, 2013 - 8:04 am
Love the color, love the saying, absolutely love the card. It needs to be in an exquisite frame and on the wall for everyone to see.ReplyCancel
KarenJune 16, 2013 - 8:05 am
What a great video!!! It sure will cut down on layers when you send a card in the mail but you still have a layered look. I will definitely have to try this. Thanks and hugsReplyCancel
Chris RJune 16, 2013 - 8:41 am
Love love love your cards and thank you for the tutorials. One comment though – Isn’t the frame from Radiant Rectangles instead of Resplendent Rectangles?ReplyCancel
Stunning card Becca. Thank-you for super video tutorial. Nicola xReplyCancel
Sherrie ClarkJune 16, 2013 - 1:24 pm
Great idea Becca…..the Lord continues to bless your talents. Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel
Patricia HowarthJune 16, 2013 - 1:50 pm
Hi Becca, Amazing card, as always, and a fantastic video, brilliant tips and techniques, looking forward to tomorrow too.
Lots of love from Patricia xxReplyCancel
Barbara PhillipsJune 16, 2013 - 4:28 pm
Never thought of this technique so thank you for the wonderful tutorial, your cards are so beautiful!!!ReplyCancel
Shirley L.June 16, 2013 - 8:31 pm
Thank you so much for the video tutorial. I’ve always wondered how to get that border so evenly, too. Looks like I will try it this week. Only thing I need to worry about are my inky fingers! Thanks again.ReplyCancel
Kathy RJune 16, 2013 - 8:50 pm
Thanks so much for the video! I loved the card and wondered how you did it…I finally decided you did it with a matching marker pen. This is so much easier than I had envisioned and I don’t have to buy a matching marker to duplicate it!! Thanks!ReplyCancel
Chris RJune 16, 2013 - 10:27 pm
Becca, since I don’t know the names of the dies I click on yoir links then I can recognize if I have that set of dies or not so I completely understand. :-)ReplyCancel
Denise TrottierJune 17, 2013 - 6:50 am
Thank you so much, Becca, for this video, this is such a great idea and not complicated at all…thank you especially for taking the time to show us all your techniques, it’s really appreciated!!!Hugs…
Denise TrottierReplyCancel
Francie in MontrealJune 17, 2013 - 7:45 am
What a clever technique! Thank you for taking the time to produce this very clear instructional video. I will most definitely add it to my mental tool box of techniques to pull out when appropriate. Oh yes… your card is a delight. A feast for the eyes and brings to mind Wedgewood as one of your other followers mentioned. Pure loveliness!ReplyCancel
I was going to say the same thing as Chris R as I own that set and I ran to check it thinking I don’t remember owning that die, lol lol….however I checked and it is on my wish list, ty for clarifying :) and thanks to Chris R for pointing it out! Absolutely gorgeous card Becca, I love it, I love all your papers and soft colours and inspiring sentiments, I wish I owned them all, lol :)
big inky hugs tc cant wait for your next postReplyCancel
whoops I forgot to say this is a great idea, I usually sit and try to colour the edge with out messing up, I always end up with one little mishap where it isn’t perfect, but not so bad that I would discard it, I will have to try this method, your cards always look so perfect and amazing!!! ty so much for sharing with us, I’ve never seen this method, and I like the first way as I think the second way wastes to much ink :)
I do have an issue though, some of the first dies I bought are leaving a dark edge, looks like rust to me and I always have to ink my edges. I always clean the dies with water, dry them well and let air dry before putting them away in their cases. I can’t figure out why I have this issue and haven’t ever read that anyone else has this problem. Have you? It bothers me, especially since I have so much invested in these dies….but it’s not all of them just a few but it shouldn’t be any!! :) I would call Spellbinders and ask them about it but my hubby changed out phone plan and I don’t have long distance to the States any more, I am in Canada! Maybe I could email them my ?….
well have a great day Becca, ty for all you share with your loyal followers, big inky hugsReplyCancel
Carol PJune 17, 2013 - 9:09 am
I cannot open your video. Is there any way you could send it to me via email? I know you are a very busy lady, but I would greatly appreciate it.ReplyCancel
SusanJune 17, 2013 - 3:01 pm
Thanks so much for your informative, useful video Becca. Can’t wait to try out this technique!ReplyCancel
I watched the videos in reverse order so for me this is “Thanks!” again. So nice to still be learning from the best after all this time. One day, I am actually going to make that 2-piece card you do so often. I love a BIG card!!ReplyCancel
Victoria C.June 18, 2013 - 7:41 pm
Thank You, Becca…great tip for inking around the die cut, and such a beautiful card…Those Spellbinder Radiant Rectangles are on my list to buy this month..thank you for sharing your beautiful creations..I get so inspired…I am going to try and make one like this similiar for my mother in law’s BD coming up next month! so pretty!~:)ReplyCancel
DorothyJune 21, 2013 - 9:16 am
Becca, You are one amazing Lady. Love God’s gift of creativity He has placed inside of you and with it the desire to teach and share with others. Blessings From Orillia, Ontario. CanadaReplyCancel
Marilyn GoddardJune 21, 2013 - 10:14 am
Where do you buy your Neehah white paper?ReplyCancel
Juanita BraunJune 21, 2013 - 10:34 pm
I have never seen the small cutting plates or the small rubber mat. Could you please tell me where I can get them.
JuanitaReplyCancel
Hi Becca,
I also am a great admirer of your card making and tutorials. I am wondering if you could answer a question that I have with radiant rectangles. I cannot get the largest cutout one to actually cut through the paper. I have a Big Kick machine but it cuts all the other ones that I have pretty good. Is there a secret to the way you cut or what do you suppose could be the answer? I don’t want to go to the expense of getting a different cutter at the moment. I have read other peoples posts and a lot of them are having the same problem.
I do understand the you did not manufacture these dies but you work with so many that I wondered if you might have come across something like this before and have found an answer.
Thank you and God blesReplyCancel
Hello there my crafty friends. I’m busy behind the scenes with CHA samples and some catalog samples so although I’ve been creative, I haven’t had anything to show for it. That’s okay though, because I made something from the left overs :-) Seriously, I started my last creative session by cutting everything in sight, just in case I might need it. Cut, cut, cut . . . toss, toss, toss . . . but never into the garbage. I toss all those extras into a bin and the bin lives in a cubby near my feet. I had to be on hold with my insurance company today and while I waited, I played with the leftovers. It’s rare that I can say I made a 20 minute card, and kept my patience intact. I feel so blessed with the latter of the two — all in all, I’ll have to say it was a good day :-)
To recap the layers I used from the bottom up, I started with a Decorative Labels Eight card base 4″ x 5-1/2″, foam tape, die cut layer from Floral Ovals, die cut layer from Labels Eighteen, foam tape, another die cut layer from Labels Eighteen. See what I mean? This one will go into my quick card idea file for the next time I’m empty handed and need a quick card.
Oh, Becca! What a delightful surprise! Thank you so much for using the rubber stamp to make such a beautiful card! You made excellent use of your “on hold” time. When they came back on the line, did you remember who you were talking to? ;-)ReplyCancel
Beautiful card; and I LOVE the sentiment.ReplyCancel
Sandra SmithJune 11, 2013 - 6:45 pm
I love that you keep all the extras and use them. By sharing this beautiful card, you again inspire us to use our extras to create. Thank you for the continued sharing of your creative gifts.ReplyCancel
Holly TownsendJune 11, 2013 - 7:03 pm
So pretty as always! And just how did you do that perfect pink edging on the label dies? Thanks for sharing with us :)ReplyCancel
FABULOUS BECCA!!!!!!! :) YOU ALWAYS ARE!!!!!!!!!! ;)ReplyCancel
MickieJune 11, 2013 - 7:24 pm
Beautiful! How did you make that perfect lining around the layers? I do so wish you could make a DVD to sell to us who live in the boonies and download time is sooooo slow. I get maybe 4 or 5 words and then wait 5 minutes for the next 4 or 5, lol, gets exasperating. You could sell them to all us who have sloooowww download.
I love your style and all of your work. Been a fan for a long time!ReplyCancel
Love it! Although a simple design, it sure doesn’t give that impression. The use of the SB dies and the QUALITY supplies always makes such a big difference. I’m so design lifting this one for that next time I’m stumped for a quick card. You’re blog has saved me many times when I needed a nice card. Thanks again Becca for another great idea. Here’s to loving what you do! You rockReplyCancel
Juanita BraunJune 11, 2013 - 7:54 pm
Your card is so beautiful. How and what did you use to go around the edges of the dies. It is so neat.
WOW….Love, love and love it. This has got to be my ultimate FAVE. I love how you offset the labels with the sentiment on top. Brilliant! The ribbon color is fabulous. I love May Arts ribbon. The flowers match perfectly and I love the green curls. That little bit of green is awesome! The pearl placement is perfect too! I love that spellbinders die. I wish, I wish. Clicking my heels together. Thank you so much for sharing! Love it.ReplyCancel
Beaufiful card as always Becca do you use Neena 80 on everything? I have a hard time getting the fancy dies to cut good Any suggestions Thanks Blessings LindaReplyCancel
Charlene DahlbergJune 11, 2013 - 8:07 pm
Beautiful card, Becca. I love all the die cuts. so elegant. Can you tell me how you got the pink edged around the die cuts? It adds just the perfect touch .ReplyCancel
Carol HintermeierJune 11, 2013 - 8:11 pm
Beautiful, as always! I so appreciate you sharing your takent!ReplyCancel
Wonderful”quick” card.
thanks for using the Quietfire Stamp.
So elegant!ReplyCancel
ann robbinsJune 11, 2013 - 8:52 pm
I watched your technique again and have to try this. You make it look so easy in your video. I just love you showing us your little “trade” secrets!!! LOL! Yes, very easy but absolutely elegant!! Love the quietfire verse.
Hugs,
Mstgane
AnnReplyCancel
SusanJune 11, 2013 - 9:50 pm
Wish my scraps were as good as yours! :)ReplyCancel
Rebekka KJune 11, 2013 - 10:59 pm
I wish my scraps turned out this gorgeous too! :)ReplyCancel
Sue AshtonJune 11, 2013 - 11:15 pm
Love all your creations Becca, and thanks for the tutorial. I have tried the tutorial but it it leaves a line where it’s doubled, I have the big shot what ‘sandwich’ do you recommend?
Cheers
SueReplyCancel
ChelseaJune 11, 2013 - 11:40 pm
Gorgeous!!!! So lacy and elegant! This is a card that will work for many occasions, and I thank you for sharing it so we may all put this idea into play when we run out of ideas for a quick beautiful card. Thank you, Becca!ReplyCancel
Sooo beautiful as always Becca. It´s always such a pleasure to watch your stunning creations, as you can always get something beautiful out of anything, so even the smallest leftover will turn into beauty somehow, and I just love to see that. Can´t wait to see all your grogeous CHA project sometime soon.
Have a wonderful day and time ahead, and take care.ReplyCancel
Anne BJune 12, 2013 - 1:44 am
Such a beautiful card! I would also like to ask how you got that perfect pink edging?ReplyCancel
LydiaJune 12, 2013 - 2:18 am
What beautiful card! How could you get such a perfect rim around your diecuts? Love to follow your blog!ReplyCancel
Anne (UK)June 12, 2013 - 2:36 am
Just sooooo beautiful!
Hugs
Anne (UK) xReplyCancel
Patricia HowarthJune 12, 2013 - 3:17 am
Morning Becca, Such a stunning, really easy card, but so elegant, I love it.
Lots of love from Patricia xxReplyCancel
Ok, for the perfect pink edge, my idea is that she must have traced around the “inside” of the die and cut that out and used it as a masking piece…any other ideas? By the way Becca, I get so much enjoyment from your cards. I just wait for them each day.ReplyCancel
JoJoJune 12, 2013 - 5:29 am
I heard/read that you use ink on the edge before you cut it. I tried it once. Must not have had the right ink. I really could use that technique a lot with the difference in die sizes. I’ve been cutting the same die and then cutting it in half and spreading it apart to just barely show the edge. It’s not perfect, but the best way I know.ReplyCancel
Trish AveryJune 12, 2013 - 5:29 am
Becca just love love this card, but could you please explain how you got the perfect pink around the outside. But love it.
hugs Trish.ReplyCancel
mollieJune 12, 2013 - 5:41 am
Its just so lovely. Such a easy card so easy on the eyeReplyCancel
colleen howellJune 12, 2013 - 7:55 am
very pretty, love all of the dies that you put togetherReplyCancel
Dottie DavisJune 12, 2013 - 9:23 am
We are all enthralled with this card not just because it is beautiful but all of us caught the pink edging which makes the whole card pop! We have tried cutting out the original ivory then cut one whole die with pink paper, but your ivory part, if trimmed, is so perfect. How’d ya do it???? See we’re all sitting on the edge of our seats…..ReplyCancel
AMAZING. I DO THIS SOMETIMES WHEN I CUT OUT TO SEE WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE. iT ALL PILES UP ON THE DESK . SO USE THEM UP AND SOME OF MY BEST CARDS ARE MADE THIS WAY, LOLReplyCancel
I wish I had your talent but I don’t. Thanks for sharing with us and instructions on how you make everything look the way it does. God bless.ReplyCancel
LenoriaJune 12, 2013 - 1:19 pm
This is gorgeous and just to think it was therapy! I laughed when I read it was stuff you had already cut out on hand “just in case” because it is so beautiful that only you could come up with this!! I love the saying.ReplyCancel
LesleyJune 12, 2013 - 1:58 pm
Very nice. I wonder if you ink up the cutting side of the die the die before cutting out the card you would get that perfect edge? Would need to use something sticky like pigment ink?ReplyCancel
Marcia TattersJune 12, 2013 - 7:19 pm
Becky this is a great video and a beautiful card. Can you please tell me what scoreboard you are using in this video.ReplyCancel
LorraineJune 12, 2013 - 8:44 pm
Again. . . beautiful!! Thank you for sharing! My first thought was – how in the world did she do those fabulous pink edges on the dies??ReplyCancel
ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh myyyyyyy gosh……LOVEEEEE!! So beautiful and simple….but looks like you spent a lot of time with it, I love now simple, elegant and gorgeous, you inspire me…you are the reason I own over 100 spellbinders sets and my wish list is at 140 new die sets and counting…..now if I just had the money…they need to put production on hold so I can catch up….lmbo!!! If I ever win the lottery…..I’d have to get a bigger craft space….LOL ty so much for sharing with us Becca, your “amaZING”ReplyCancel
Well JO JO you must have the right answer!! I tried inking the edge of the die before cutting and “YEA!” it worked. Looks great and I learned something new.ReplyCancel
Juanita BraunJune 15, 2013 - 12:30 pm
Kay and JoJo
If you ink the edge of the die before cutting how do you know how far to go in with the ink so it is where it belongs?
Oh my! What a beautiful card! I really like the layering, the delicateness, your bow of course, the sentiment and it’s white and pink – always a winner in my book.ReplyCancel
You are so clever…and this card is so gorgeous. It looks anything but easy to make!ReplyCancel
Karen HetheringtonJune 18, 2013 - 8:51 am
I love your tutorials! They are always easy to understand and informative.Thank you for sharing all of your wonderful ideas. You inspire me.
KarenReplyCancel
JanJune 19, 2013 - 6:08 pm
So lusciously beautiful, as always. You are truly an inspiration to all of us. Go bless you!ReplyCancel
Thank you for the perfect inked border video. That is a great technique.
LindaReplyCancel
amy c/pJune 26, 2013 - 5:00 am
your work inspires me so much …thank you for sharing what you do with me as I have been stamping for a bit but need all the help i can get with instruction etc ….can’t wait to see what you show us next …love your blog !ReplyCancel
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Oooh – more of this elegant creamy look! I just love it!!
Say Becca, there is a way to do the embossing and maintain the margin on the die without ruining your embossing folder. You keep the folder open and use your rubber mat. I have to run off to work right now, but I’ll send you a link to that tutorial (it’s pinned on my Tutorial Paper board) when I get a chance later today.
Thanks again for the inspiration of this beautiful card!!
Love the tone on tone, Becca. Love the tutorials and EVERYTHING you do, girl!! An inspiration to all of us wanna-be card “Becca style” cardmakers.
Hugs,
Mstgane
Ann
Totally gorgeous, Becca! Love this! Thanks very much for all your tips and tutorials – I know they must take a lot of time for you to do and it is much appreciated! BTW, you have a very soothing voice!
Beautiful card. Thanks
What a stunning card Becca. Really beautiful. Maybe Chelsea would share how to keep that edge with me too. Hugs Rita xxx
Wow…..so elegant….I just love that green in with the purple flowers and ribbon. And that Spellbinders Venetian die…another wow….just love it. The purple sentiment was a great idea for color also.
I would be interested in seeing the tutorial from Chelsea who wrote the first comment. I love this process and would really like to see how you don’t leave the marks on the folders.
Thank you so much for sharing! I truly love it when I see and e-mail from you in my in-box.
Thank you for the heads up. I will not try that as I love all of my embossing folders and dies to much to mess them up!!! Beautiful card today. Thanks Becca
Oh my goodness! An absolute stunner!
Hugs
Anne (UK) x
I’m a big sap for tone on tone; and cream or white on cream or white is my all time favourite. Nobody does it better than you. This is such a delicate delight. Thx for sharing it with us.
Stunning – as always.. Thanks for the layering recipe, it surely helps me out. And also thanks for the embossing warning. Have a wonderful weekend, and TFS. Blessings.
This is definitely “my kind of card.” I love the colors and the daintiness. You are a great salesperson … every time I see one of your cards I feel like I “need” to go out and buy those same Spellbinder dies. Beautiful card Becca!
Beautiful card becca ,I do this a lot I love the crisp edge on the card when its been embossed my sandwich is grey plate and put a couple of card stock this has to be the same thickness as the open side of your folder.under the folder first then folder open then die to be embossed then rubber mat ,then last pink plate , Im now working on finding the correct sandwiches for the ebosser which I have fallen in love with this machine but will not get rid of my GC as need it when you do half cut in the dies Ebosser can`t do this .Melanie uk
When you click on Blossom Tags and Accents you get the page for Adorning Squares…..error?
I was watching your video and wondering if it caused any problems w/ the mat!! Thanks for the disclaimer. Your work inspires me to get off my butt and go make something. I, too, would love to have the collection of Spellbinder dies that you obviously own!! God bless you.
OMG, Becca, this is stunning! You so ROCK the embellies! :)
Another magnificent card!
Only one word for this card: stunning! I’d be willing to get sick just to receive this beauty!
Karen L 1020 @ gmail dot com
Simply lovely!!
I am in total LOVE with this card!!! You’ve showcased more must have goodies which need to be on my wish list :) BEAUTIFUL!!!
I’d like to receive this card as it would certainly help me to recuperate much faster. Outstanding as usual, Becca!
absolutely stunning……..love it!!! Also would love to receive this card, along with almost every card you’ve show cased here, lol!! OMG I laughed when I read Karen’s reply about being willing to get sick to receive it, lmbo, that’s a good one love it!!
I was wondering about that when I saw that you embossed with the cut still in the die but figured I’d try it one day, if you do it it must be ok, lol ty for letting us know before I tried it, I’d be sick if one of my embossing folders got mared, my solution….by two….. LOL jk, a few ladies had a better idea, lol, much cheaper!!
I tried your perfectly inked edges yesterday on an embellishment I was making for a onesie album, my first try was a bit messy and couldn’t be salvaged but I did better the second time, then realized I chose the wrong shade of blue and had to do it again, ohhhhhh geeeee darn (lmbo) practice makes perfect they say and I certainly won’t complain about practiceing :) lol ty so much for sharing “everything” with us Becca, you rock!!
Stunning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a classy classic looking card – love it. I have embossed a die cut in the die but you must keep the embossing folder OPEN and put the die cut (which remains in the die) with the flat edge, not the ridged cutting edge, against the folder.
Your white on white cards are so classy, I just love them. They make me think of lace. You really are to me the only card maker! Your stuff is just so classy and stunning everything else pales. I would love to become a Becca card maker but I am a long way from your confections! I too would love any further tips on the best way to emboss with the die cut. I get so excited every time I see I have an email from you. I can’t get enough of your talent!
You never do let us down with your incredible creations! Thank you Becca, as well as for the lesson on running dies with folders ?
Hi Becca, Just when you think you ve seen everything out comes another wonderful card Well done Mollie
Wow beautiful card.
Gorgeous card as always Becca!!!
Simply beautiful Becca!
Becca
I love this single tone card! Anyone receiving this would get better, or they would stay sick hoping to receive another of your creations!
Wow, it is gorgeous I love it! I would love to receive on of your creations in the mail, it would make me feel better right away.
Good morning Becca:
Your card and the colors are so very pretty. I love the lilac and green combination.
Since the arrival of beautiful summer weather I try to spend much of my time outdoors in my garden so creating something like this, that is fairly quick to put together is appreciated. Thank you for sharing!
Blessings, Jean.
Gorgeous embossing, to go with the lovely layers of framing and love your hint of color with the lovely pearl embellishing!
Beautiful card Becca! I’ve always wondered how you were able to keep your edges with dry embossing. Now I know–disclaimer and all. So, does it only mar the spellbinders m-bossabilities or do you do this technique with other folders without the marring effect?
Hi Becca. This card is stunning, the gorgeous embossing and die-cuts and the beautiful flowers all add to the beauty.
Lots of love from Patricia xx
I ALMOST WANT TO BE ILL TO GET THIS CARD LOL. FABULOUS
I MISSED this one! :( Found it NOW though!!!!!!!!:) ABSOLUTELY LOVELY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:) LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE that PURPLE!!!!!!!!:) This card would help ANYONE recover QUICKLY!!!!!!;)
Beautiful Card
Love Marion x
this is so elegant , just beautiful x
My dear Becca,
If only you could hear my comments each day when I open your card!!!
Oh my, oh my, oh my Beautiful, Breath taking, Gorgeous and the list does not end there!!!!
Thank you for sharing! I so want to make a Becca card but have not succeeded yet! I need so many more spellbinders!
Hi Becca
I love this stamp and your flourish pearl embellishment. What a delight for someone feeling down to receive such a precious reminder that someone is caring enough to take the time to create such a beautiful masterpiece. Blessings
This is a gorgeous card!
Another lovely card! Thanks to you I have discovered Janet’s work as well and ventured into digital paper printing within the past few months. It is absolutely amazing how many wonderful vintage digital papers are out there just waiting for creative minds to discover them and put them to use! I believe I have found a new passion! Best of all, I can print off just what I need for a project and size the paper to suit my needs. Thanks for sharing with us. {{{hugs to you }}} and God bless.
Beautiful Card
Hi Becca, beautiful card. I just love everything about it but I have a question if you can answer. What kind of a printer do you use to print out the digital papers. They are just lovely. Thanks so much for all your inspiration. I don’t always get time to leave a comment but I always look at your gorgeous creations. Blessings, Linda
This is the most beautiful card on the planet! If I was sick and received this card, it would make me feel better instantly! Thank you for providing a detailed list of your supplies, too. The entire post made me want to do my happy dance!