 
Sweet blog friends, what a wonderful conversation we had about lighting. More people use a light tent than I thought, but many of you are veterans of natural lighting. I think it doesn’t matter as long as you get the good picture :-) At home my light tent is set up in a closet in my sewing room – all I have to do turn around from my table, open the door, snap some shots and I’m off. But, I’m going to scout for a place where I can get some natural shots too. So on to my cards for today . . . when I saw the 2013 Valentines Day Stamp Set from Quietfire Designs, I absolutely swooned – they are timeless and will be in style today as well as years from now. It was a treat to sit down and play with them because valentines cards are an open invitation to use lace, silk, frills, flowers and pearls to glam a card up, right? The first uses one of my very favorite sentiments, I have this in another long wide stamp and this one is short and tight. In fact, this one fits perfectly into a variety of Spellbinders, so here’s what I did.
I used one of the new embossing folder called Spellbinders ™ Framed Petite Labels. To give it a little bit of color I swiped my pink ink pad across the raised dots then used a dauber to highlight some of the other details. This sweet vertical piece I used comes from the new Spellbinders ™ Ornate Squares and I turned it up on end just to create some detail. To stack on top of that I took the center piece from Spellbinders™ Twisted Metal Tags and Accents and stamped my sentiment.
I picked up a little $1.00 frame from AC Moore and decided to create a little gift. To get started, I simply glued design paper to the opening. So that it wasn’t just a plain frame, I created an insert the size of the inside of the frame and edged all four sides with Spellbinders™ On The Edge (love that petite scallop). The petite flowers are from Spellbinders™ Bitty Blossoms and the swirly foliage is from Spellbinders™ Foliage Two. I cut out two hearts from this fabulous Webster Pages paper and speared them on my pearl pins.
| SUPPLIES I USED |
Stamps: Quietfire Design – 2013 Valentines Day Stamp Set
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest – Natural White 80lb, Webster Pages
Ink: Amuse – French Roast, Blush
Accessories:
(card) Spellbinders ™ Framed Petite Labels, Spellbinders ™ Ornate Squares, Spellbinders™ Twisted Metal Tags and Accents, Recollections Half Pearl Stickers, May Arts Silk Ribbon, Maya Roads Triple Pearl Pin, Bow Maker
(frame), Spellbinders™ On The Edge, Spellbinders™ Bitty Blossoms, Spellbinders™ Foliage Two, Maya Roads Triple Pearl Pin, Seam Binding, Lace, Bow Maker |
Have a great weekend friends, see you soon!
Sweet blog friends, happy new week!! I haven’t had a chance to make a card for a couple of days; I’m on the road taking care of some family business so I don’t have all of the craft room conveniences, as you can tell from my natural daylight pictures (phew, that was a learning curve at dawn). I finished off a card I started at home and wanted to share ;-). Are your eyes still twinkling after seeing the peeks and reveal of all the new Spellbinders?? Well, me too!! Today I have a layered and jeweled card to show. It’s made using Spellbinders ™ Elegant Labels Four. It fit like a glove with two of the new CHA sets from JustRite Papercrafts; I used the Garden Gate Background which I stamped on the uppermost layer before die cutting. Then I also used Buntings and Banners for the tags.
My sentiment is cut using Spellbinders™ Fancy Framed Tags Two. The tiny tag is just the cutest ever – it’s Spellbinders™Charmed I’m Sure. I love the flexibility of this type of card, I can easily switch out my tiny little tag to direct this to another endeared family member or friend!
Because the card is so see through I decided to add design paper to the inside so that it peeks out a tad when the card is closed – just enough to make you curious :-)
Sending sweet blessings!!
Greetings blog friends, I truly hope you are having a wonderful week!! Today I took time to make a card for my sweet daughter who is going through a challenging time. Ever the optimist, for the first time I see her in a different light as she struggles to get on top of some of the obstacles that life often places in front of us. She one of the most level headed, tell-it-like-it-is, cut-and-dry people that I know, but we all know how easy it is give advice to others than it is to look inward and know what to do with our own dilemmas. Even with grown kids I feel like the mom running after the youngster on their first attempt without the training wheels. I guess that never stops. I’m good to stand back and not look alarmed; it makes me feel like I’m doing something supportive to send her a card with some subtle reminders :-)
So you know that lately I’ve been gushing about digital papers; this one came to me just in the nick of time. I found a new site (OScraps) that I simply love and this Serenity Paper was one of the projects – I know I’ll use this a lot!! I printed it out but changed the colors of the filled in “o’s” so that they are all the same color. The Gingham Paper also comes from the same site. I know that some of you don’t like digital, but my craft budget this year calls for drastic measures, lol. Starting with a 6″ x 6″ base I layered on the gingham paper followed by a layer with the serenity paper cut with Spellbinders™ Grand Squares (5″). Once I know that I have one square layer, it’s a cinch on my paper cutter to glue then trim while keeping things neat and tidy. I cut the new Spellbinders™ Just Swingin’ die template – it’s so whimsical it makes me smile! I wanted to keep the cutout white, so I edged the die with my ink so that it would stand out a little bit from the background. I tied a vertically oriented bow then added a sweet little tag from Spellbinders™ Back to Basics Tags and stamped one of the impactful words from Words of Faith.
I’m sending this to her at work in hopes it will live on her desk and give her the gentle reminder that she can’t control the world and others and that things will be all right if she surrenders what she can’t change. Hmmmm, what was that I said about easy to give advice? I think I’ll take some too :-)
Be well!! See you soon!!
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Beautiful cards- my favorite of yours ever!
Yes these stamps are timeless and give any card an elegant look that you are the queen of!
Love them both, but the frame is my fave, as I really adore the heart shapes, flowers, pin … ohh so lovely! :)
Another timeless look! can’t wait to get back into my “Becca Card day” where I do nothing but make cards I love from your blog.
Oh Becca, you are absolutely outdoing yourself even. Your last few cards have been breathtaking. Thank you so much for sharing yourself with us. You and your creations are very inspirational. Thanks again, Millie
Another great creatin here Becca. I too love these sentimentstamps, and especialy those you just keep on and on grabbing over and over again like this one here. This is such a wonderful card hun and you really did ana wesome job on this here too.
I absolutely love your first elegant card!
Very lovely cards. I love the way you turned the new Spellbinders folder into such a gorgeous one that would make every recipient swoon with admiration.
And yes, the new Quietfire stamp is great—not only for Valentine’s day but also for wedding.
Your first card is soooooo sweet, and elegant at the same time! I REALLY like it! Thanks for sharing it Becca!
Paper Hugs,
Jan
These are absolutely beautiful Becca! I think the framed piece is a brilliant idea! I will make one and hang it where my dh will see it every night! Thank you so much for using the stamps. {hugs}
BOTH of your creations are LOVELY BECCA!!!!!!!! I can just see SOMEONE taking that little gift you’ve made & decorating a LOVELY BEDROOM with those colors! AND I LOVE both sentiments—on your card & your gift! VERY ROMANTIC SET today!!!!!!!!!!! :)
Simply gorgeous…FAIRYTALE is my favorite quote! Thanks for sharing and making our days so enriched with beauty.
Creative Wishes,
Claire S
Both of these are gorgeous Becca!
Oh, this card is so beautiful! Thank you, for the inspiration, Becca!
I’m simply enchanted with your two projects. They’re charming, to say the least. With a dynamic duo like Spellbinders & Quietfire Designs in your creative-genius hands, the outcome is predictable – delightful!
beautiful card, love it, i like the frame too but the card is a winner in my book, thanks again
These are very lovely cards. The details are breath taking! Thanks for sharing.
Stunning thanks for sharing .Melanie
I just love it when I see another of your gorgeous creations using bits and pieces I already have. Can’t wait to do these. Thank you, Becca.
Breath taking as usual!
Elegant and beautiful. TFS. Hugs, Mary
Wow cards brill job on both of them xxx
As always, simply stunning!!!
I love those sayings but unfortunately I wouldn’t have anyone to send them to.
I must admit I am not a lover of pink, but you use it so well, many thanks for sharing.
Happy weekend Becca,
These are two of the plainest cards I have ever seen you make ~ don’t get me wrong they are beautiful but plain in all sense of the Becca theory!! I get very excited when ever I get your emails like what will it be today!! Hope you have a delightful weekend as well Weather here has been remarkable, hasn’t it?
Hugs,
Mstgane
Ann
Two lovely cards Becca — the pink and white one is my absolute favourite. It is so feminine and pretty.
Love these cards, Becca. They are beautiful and showcase your creativity in a wonderful way! Pink is magic in your hands, girl. Keep these cards coming, because I am addicted to your blog!
Beautiful work as always.
both fabulous pieces. love the first one so elegant. Have a great day
beautiful cards as always Becca…..my favourite one is the first one, the pink one, it is so feminine and sweet.
LOL Eileen
Hi Becca – love both cards and they look so different…. Tried yesterday’s card and although I didn’t have the same dies I am pleased with the result -later today I will be delivering the card plus a cake to my DIL hope she likes both. tfs
Hugs
Heather (UK)
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Such lovely works of art! I love all the pink and white in the ordinary life card…and the Swiss Dots embossing adds lovely texture. The frame is darling! Your flowers are gorgeous!
Gorgeous card!! Love the frame!!
Magnifique Carte comme toutes les autres d’ailleurs
xoxo
Love your cards. You have inspired me to get out my stamps again. Thanks. Dee
Such pretty cards, Becca! Love them!
Hugs
Anne (UK) x