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Loving Memories - ODBD Tag
Sweet Blog Friends, I’m peeking in quick to share a tag that I made and to ask you to be sure to visit me on Saturday.  I have a post scheduled for noon and there’s some pretty cool prizes that I’m giving away.  Mums the word from me right now – you’ll have to come back at noon to see what could possibly be going on for me ask you to meet me back here.  In the mean I’m sharing a quick tag – really.  I made a tag last week and I love how it changes up the whole dynamic when designing.  It doesn’t cover quite as much space as a card but gets to have the same elements!    My tag uses a new sentiment from Our Daily Bread Designs called Loving Memories.  


I printed out some script on my inkjet printer and from that cut a tag (which is a rectangle with the two top corners lopped off).  From the print I also cut Spellbinders™ Foliage for the leaves.  I stacked the new Spellbinders Fancy Framed Tags One on top of Spellbinders™ Fancy Tags Two to highlight the sentiment.  I’d say those two were made for each other!!  Embellished with a Prima Rose, bow and lace!  That’s it for me – see you tomorrow!!

SUPPLIES I USED
Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs – Loving Memories
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest – Natural White 80lb, Bazzill (DP)
Ink: Amuse – French Roast, Vintage Photo Distress Ink
Accessories:  Spellbinders™ Foliage, Spellbinders, Spellbinders™ Fancy Tags Two, seam binding, Prima Flower, lace, Recollections Pearls

Thanks for stopping by, see you soon!!

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  • Barbara BruderJuly 7, 2012 - 1:19 am

    What a stunning tag. I really love how you’ve added so many elements to this tag and it looks so perfect.ReplyCancel

  • Diane SeawardJuly 7, 2012 - 1:22 am

    LOVE this card! Absolutely lovely!!
    DianeReplyCancel

  • Diane SeawardJuly 7, 2012 - 1:25 am

    Oops! Meant to say LOVE your TAG! LOL
    DianeReplyCancel

  • Pam HJuly 7, 2012 - 1:29 am

    I don’t think that I will ever get over your talent in photographing your cards. This one is exquisite! You have blended the colors together so well in this card. Beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • RobinJuly 7, 2012 - 1:31 am

    Hi Becca,
    Here I am online at almost 11:30 PM and get your email! either you’re up late, or you had this times to go out at a certain time. I love your tag. I’m betting no one has ever said your work isn’t gorgeous. I’m always in awe! Hope I remember to check in at noon. I think you’re farther east than I am, so I better check in earlier!ReplyCancel

  • Laura with Layers of ColorJuly 7, 2012 - 1:39 am

    Mmm, what a beauty!!!ReplyCancel

  • ChelseaJuly 7, 2012 - 2:00 am

    I haven’t seen you do very many tags, Becca. But this one is a winner!! It is so lovely. And, yay! Pink is back :-) Love what you do with pink, girl. Thank you for posting this for us to enjoy. See you tomorrow at noon!ReplyCancel

  • Edna SiuJuly 7, 2012 - 2:04 am

    It is beautiful tag, you always make miracle happen, Spellbinder is totally made possible with your creative juice.ReplyCancel

  • SianJuly 7, 2012 - 2:36 am

    Such a beautiful tag! I have some tags just screaming at me to be used and inspiration doesn’t come much better than this! The colours are wonderful and the bow and rose combination are so elegant :) As Edna has said, your creativity with the spellbinders dies is something else. I wish I could get into your brain for just an hour to find out how you look at all these fabulous dies and make them do so much more!? Amazing ;)

    Can’t wait to see what you have hidden up your sleeve :)ReplyCancel

  • ColleenB.July 7, 2012 - 2:41 am

    Gorgeous tag
    ColleenB.ReplyCancel

  • cynthia beynonJuly 7, 2012 - 3:04 am

    Becca What a stunning tag to put on a gift. Don’t know if the tag or the
    gift will be the nicest. How do you come up with all the fantastic ideas you
    have for us. I am sure glad to love to create. Just keep it up.
    cynthiaReplyCancel

  • Lizzie from NZJuly 7, 2012 - 3:49 am

    What a neat idea. Sometimes it is really helpful to revisit some of the things that haven’t been done for a while, and it is a little while since I made a tag. I feel a tag session coming on.ReplyCancel

  • Carol LJuly 7, 2012 - 4:17 am

    Exquisite!! This is the most gorgeous tag – WOW!ReplyCancel

  • Nadine IllingworthJuly 7, 2012 - 4:21 am

    What a cracker. I couldn’t throw that away if i got it on a present. Fabulous.ReplyCancel

  • Darla WaldenJuly 7, 2012 - 4:27 am

    I love your tag, like everything you do it is beautiful. Can’t wait to hear your news.ReplyCancel

  • SueJuly 7, 2012 - 4:33 am

    The tag is beautiful. I especially like the scripture on. It. Your tag is a gift to give with a gift.ReplyCancel

  • Dianne CJuly 7, 2012 - 5:46 am

    Gorgeous tag. Love your work. DianneReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenJuly 7, 2012 - 5:57 am

    What a BEAUTFUL TAG Becca!!!!!!!!!!!! JUST LOVELY!!!!!!!!!! :) There IS something about the script on the back….makes it VINTAGEY! WISH, someone would send me a tag like this!!!!!!!!! It would become part of my HOME DECOR!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL :)ReplyCancel

  • Darlene PavlickJuly 7, 2012 - 6:05 am

    Just GORGEOUS Becca and I love your staging! Thanks for always inspiring me! I’ll be back to see what you are up to! Have a fabulous weekend!ReplyCancel

  • Patti WilleyJuly 7, 2012 - 6:19 am

    Aw! It’s so precious! Just beautiful! Could look at this creation all day! See you at Noon!ReplyCancel

  • Angie CrockettJuly 7, 2012 - 6:27 am

    Gorgeous tag, Becca! Love the printed leaves and beautiful colors! The scripture fit that die perfectly! Blessings, AngieReplyCancel

  • lizJuly 7, 2012 - 6:35 am

    GORGEOUS as always, I feel like a kid in a toy store when I open my email and there is something from you , your the first one I open , sucha a Gorgeous tag , I really need a “Becca day ” soon ( a day when I only do Becca creations ) oh how I love those days.
    Hugs ,ReplyCancel

  • Jan BrumbelowJuly 7, 2012 - 7:03 am

    Your work is gorgeous … plus you stage your work for beautifully and creativitly. I love visiting your blog. Thanks for sharing Becca and blessings to you.ReplyCancel

  • Carolyn from DownunderJuly 7, 2012 - 7:06 am

    Mmmm! Tomorrow sounds intriguing! ;)ReplyCancel

  • FrancineJuly 7, 2012 - 7:08 am

    Attach to a gift it will be perfect. A very nice presentation and for sure it don’t need an envelope .
    Merci Francine.ReplyCancel

  • Leanne SJuly 7, 2012 - 7:17 am

    This is so very pretty. I love the way you displayed to have it photographed.ReplyCancel

  • Betsye RoseJuly 7, 2012 - 7:26 am

    What an absolutely gorgeous tag! I especially love the sentiment.ReplyCancel

  • Lorrayne IngramJuly 7, 2012 - 7:28 am

    I love this tag. On 4th of July I was looking at your blog while waiting for the fireworks to start. I showed my husband the card you made for your friend serving. My husband even wanted to read your blog. He liked your card a lot and liked what you wrote. He is a veteran too.ReplyCancel

  • EffieJuly 7, 2012 - 7:29 am

    I love it, i’ve been practing with tags (not much luck yet, hahaha) but not giving up. I’ve been saving my money for the Heirloom show next month, have to put this stamp on my list because Our Daily Bread will be there!
    Thanks for sharing and God BlessReplyCancel

  • Chris DominoJuly 7, 2012 - 7:29 am

    What a wonderful tag with an inspiring scripture verse. I love your little scene you created with the great bench.ReplyCancel

  • Lynn WildJuly 7, 2012 - 7:41 am

    A truly beautiful tag Becca – I love how you have layered the two fancy nestability tags!

    Lynn WildReplyCancel

  • Ann robbinsJuly 7, 2012 - 7:52 am

    You really amaze me! This is absolutely exquisite! I’ll be here at noon. Love ya!!
    Mstgane
    AnnReplyCancel

  • Petronella BarnesJuly 7, 2012 - 7:53 am

    Just gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • lacyquilterJuly 7, 2012 - 8:01 am

    this tag is yummy beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • Lisa SackettJuly 7, 2012 - 8:08 am

    Absolutely gorgeous!!ReplyCancel

  • Karen scheafferJuly 7, 2012 - 8:12 am

    LOVE the tag!!! It’s a gift all by itself.ReplyCancel

  • LageneJuly 7, 2012 - 8:13 am

    WOWZERS! This is a BEAUT!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Regina aka Mrs. HamJuly 7, 2012 - 8:29 am

    I think I know what your big secret is. You have your own live of JustRite stamps. I’m I right?

    BTW….That tag is gorgeous.ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisJuly 7, 2012 - 9:40 am

    First of all I must say that I love tag art. It amazes me on how much you can fit on a tag. I also love ATC’s for the same reason. Your tag is beautiful Becca. Love the colors and how you have embellished. Very pretty bow and flower with leaves they really pop. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • RaquelJuly 7, 2012 - 9:52 am

    What a beautiful tag. So delicate and the colors are you have put together add to this beautiful creation the rose adds the finish touch. Great job my friend. Excited to see what you will have at high noon.ReplyCancel

  • Kay G.July 7, 2012 - 10:28 am

    Becca, I love the tag. I am excited to see what you will have at noon. Have a blessed day.ReplyCancel

  • Marion ArmitageJuly 7, 2012 - 10:56 am

    Beautiful as always.. You are soooo creative….and I love your work…I do not always respond but I am a very faithful follower.. Bless youReplyCancel

  • LindaJuly 7, 2012 - 11:04 am

    Sent my alarm so I would not miss anything you post. Your work is amazing as well as I read your faith.ReplyCancel

  • MarisaJuly 7, 2012 - 11:14 am

    Your tag is simply gorgeous, Becca. Love the script.ReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)July 7, 2012 - 11:22 am

    Your tag is just soooo pretty! As you said, it’s got all the elements that a card has, but just smaller. Very nice. I love a surprise and will be back today.ReplyCancel

  • AnneJuly 7, 2012 - 11:26 am

    Just beautiful, Becca! I hope I can stay awake until noon today as I haven’t been to bed yet. Better get the coffee going because it sounds like I might not want to miss whatever it is you have up your sleeve! LOLReplyCancel

  • Jean HempelJuly 7, 2012 - 11:30 am

    Simply gorgeous Becca, love the colors and the quote is so perfect for the layout.. A perfect tag for anyone.. I adore all the way you use your displays one of the things that really make your cards/tags look alll the more unique.
    Hugs, JeanReplyCancel

  • MarilynJuly 7, 2012 - 11:32 am

    WOW!!! What a gorgeous tag, I’m in love with it! The colors, the quote, the embellishments, are all just beautiful!
    I’m just curious what do you do with your tags?
    I can’t wait for noon!!!ReplyCancel

  • Pattie JnsJuly 7, 2012 - 11:46 am

    This speaks volumes. the sentiment is outstanding and the gorgeous rose, you want to smell the sweet fragrance…….thanks for sharing……hugsReplyCancel

  • Nancy MorrisJuly 7, 2012 - 12:02 pm

    What a fabulous tag! It inspires me to make some right away!ReplyCancel

  • DeeJuly 7, 2012 - 12:36 pm

    Love this tag. everything you make is soo beautiful. I don’t own any spellbinders dies, however after finding your blog by accident, I am so in love with them. I am now saving for some dies. I am so inspired by your work and love everything u have made. I cannot stop looking at all the cards and tags etc… You have made. Thankyou.ReplyCancel

  • SusanJuly 7, 2012 - 1:06 pm

    A lovely tag and sentiment. Thanks for sharing your beauty with the world Becca.ReplyCancel

  • Katheryn KusickJuly 7, 2012 - 1:28 pm

    Becca…..love these 2 cards and have ordered your 3 sets of stamps. Like you, I have looked for this type of stamp and lo and behold you have made them. Thanks so much. Take care and God bless. Hugs from me to you.

    KatherynReplyCancel

  • Katheryn KusickJuly 7, 2012 - 1:39 pm

    Where can I get the Fancy framed tags 1 and the fancy tags 2? Do you sell them through your website? Love the card you used them on. You are a real inspiration for me. God bless.

    KatherynReplyCancel

  • conniecrafterJuly 7, 2012 - 2:00 pm

    Gorgeous layering of the tags for the sentiment and that flower looks so real, the lace is very pretty with it and like the use of the texts paper!ReplyCancel

  • DianaJuly 7, 2012 - 2:14 pm

    Oh I just checked out the JustRight site and it has some really neat stuff there. I love your Vintage Filigree stamp because I love Vintage anything. Congrates on the new job and I wish you the best of luck and real happy to hear that your blog will continue.ReplyCancel

  • Freda GriffithsJuly 7, 2012 - 3:39 pm

    Becca – is there no end to your talent? Can’t wait to see the stamps of the future.
    I already have a lot of Just Right stuff. I love filigree but stamps like that at so hard to come by. Now maybe us stampers will get what we really want.
    So glad you seem to have come through the last year so well and that you will be continuing to blog.
    Good luck with the stamp design venture.ReplyCancel

  • mayJuly 7, 2012 - 4:29 pm

    Such talent is in your hand’s
    Everything you make is truly a blessing to many people !ReplyCancel

  • Charlotte ZweigoronJuly 7, 2012 - 4:57 pm

    This is beautiful, Becca!! I used to only do tags… I was nervous about making a card for someone, I’m getting ready to jump back in to the tags now myself after a little confidence building in the card area. Tags do seem to offer a little more freedom. Yours is a delight and an inspiration!ReplyCancel

  • kathy/NorthCarolinaJuly 7, 2012 - 7:03 pm

    Gorgeous! The lace border is heavenly…and that flower! Mmmmm…delish!ReplyCancel

  • SHELLEEJuly 8, 2012 - 1:16 am

    This tag is just beautiful! The Spellbinders fit together perfectly and the rose is stunning. As always–everything is so elegant. TFS!
    ShelleeReplyCancel

  • Kay LusnakJuly 8, 2012 - 2:19 am

    God is so good! Your latest creations and beautiful cards are so inspiring and truly brings glory to God! May many, many more blessings be headed your way.

    Kay in TulsaReplyCancel

  • Donna LuedersJuly 8, 2012 - 8:31 am

    Well, it’s not Saturday, but I have to say, your tag is just beautiful. You do such stunning work. I love visiting your blog. And I agree with the others, you stage your art work so nicely.ReplyCancel

  • Dottie McCrawJuly 8, 2012 - 12:08 pm

    Miss Beca — Congratulations! The Lord has given you so much talent. Thank you so much for sharing with the rest of us. I love your new stamp sets.ReplyCancel

  • Melissa BoveJuly 8, 2012 - 12:44 pm

    My goodness! The most beautiful and spectacular tag ever! Wowzers!ReplyCancel

  • Sandra MangrumJuly 8, 2012 - 5:01 pm

    Beautiful Tag and cards!ReplyCancel

  • GrammyJuly 8, 2012 - 6:46 pm

    Looks great. They are very pretty.ReplyCancel

  • Marilyn ClarkJuly 8, 2012 - 7:47 pm

    Beautiful! I wish I had your talent. Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • KelleyJuly 10, 2012 - 12:16 am

    So pretty!! And I love that cute bench!ReplyCancel

  • E. MarieJuly 10, 2012 - 3:48 pm

    What a lovely tag. Love the lace and gorgeous flower!!ReplyCancel

  • AnneJuly 11, 2012 - 4:57 pm

    Hi Becca
    Love these colours, the rose and the bow – and wonderful Scripture.
    Hugs
    Anne (UK) xReplyCancel

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Well blog friends . . . this was slated to go out early this morning but I’ll tell you what happened.  Over the last couple of weeks with CHA pressing down, each time one of my kids came to the house I would tell them that I couldn’t spend more than a quick second, because I had a deadline.  I know that gets old for even a 21 year old kid to hear.  My daughter came to visit today and I couldn’t bear to tell her that one more time that I had something I had to do.  She fully supports me but today I laid the card aside and gave her my undivided attention.  I want you to know I had a wonderful time catching up with her!!    I was adamant yesterday that I would have a card go up :-)  Really, better late than never!!   I’m so thankful for my friends here and abroad.  I’m thankful to have the life I have and the freedoms that I hope to never take for granted.  I also thank those that protect our freedoms, both here and around the world.  I’m the widow of a veteran, the daughter of veteran, the sister of a veteran and very likely to be the mother of a veteran.  I’m proud to say my card is being mailed out to a veteran to let them know how very thankful I am.   If you are a veteran – any veteran, I’m thankful to you. 

My paper is an Echo Park digital download from jessicasprague.com and for the sentiment I chose a new one from Our Daily Bread Designs called Sharing Your Sorrow.  After printing paper, I simply cut thel motif out using Spellbinders™ Labels Twenty Four, added ribbon and bow. The sweet flourish is one of the new Spellbinders sets called S5-143 Jewel Flowers and Flourishes.   My pennant flag is made using ribbon and I simply folded it around a corsage pin.  Enjoy the fireworks sweet friends!  Hugs to our friends abroad too!

SUPPLIES I USED
Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs – Sharing Your Sorrow.
Paper: Echo Park – 4th of July Mini Theme
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black
Accessories:  Spellbinders™ Labels Twenty Four, Spellbinders S5-143 Jewel Flowers and Flourishes, ribbon, lace, button, corsage pin

Happy 4th!!  Thanks for stopping by, see you soon!!

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  • MarisaJuly 4, 2012 - 9:02 pm

    Beautiful tribute to all those who have/are fighting for freedom. You are deep with veterans in your family and how proud you must be :) ReplyCancel

  • Jan CastleJuly 4, 2012 - 9:18 pm

    Such a wonderful card Becca!!!! Plus, you said it sooooo well…we are definitely thankful for those who serve!
    Happy Fourth of July to you too!
    Paper Hugs,
    JanReplyCancel

  • SharonJuly 4, 2012 - 9:21 pm

    It’s a real red, white, and blue beauty! Hearing all the fireworks around me tonight……… thanks to all that have and are serving our country.ReplyCancel

  • Diana E. BishopJuly 4, 2012 - 9:25 pm

    Bless you Becca and Bless ALL of the Veterans from all wars. Without their Service To This Great Country we would not have a country that people around the world have wanted to come to.

    God Bless Our Military and God Bless America !ReplyCancel

  • Diana SampleJuly 4, 2012 - 9:39 pm

    Beautiful card! But what is “EP” for the digital paper?ReplyCancel

  • BernieJuly 4, 2012 - 9:50 pm

    Happy Fourth of July to you too! I am the daughter of a veteran, niece of five veterans, wife of a veteran, mother of two veterans and I am a veteran myself. From myself and mine I thank you for your lovely tribute.

    Your card is spectacular! It’s one I will try to recreate, needless to say I’ll need a few cards come Veteran’s day.
    Blessings BernieReplyCancel

  • SuziJuly 4, 2012 - 9:52 pm

    I love how you say you “simply” did this or that. You make it look and sound simple, but I know these beautiful pieces of art take time. What an achievement! You are amazing! TFS!ReplyCancel

  • Eunice BrownJuly 4, 2012 - 9:53 pm

    Happy 4th of July to you Becca,
    I love the paper you used for your card, it’s so very 4th of July. I have that Spellbinder die and never knew how to use it, but you did a beautiful job and it fits well with your card, I guess I’ll just have to dig it out and play with it some. TFS. I too am a daughter of a Veteran, and am truly greatful for all the work our Military does to keep us free.Thanks to everyone in the Military.ReplyCancel

  • Pam JacobsonJuly 4, 2012 - 9:54 pm

    Beautiful card, and as the daughter of and the mother of a veteran I really appreciate your sweet words!ReplyCancel

  • Glenda KerrJuly 4, 2012 - 9:54 pm

    I am “thankful” to have you!!
    HugsReplyCancel

  • Mary HJuly 4, 2012 - 10:17 pm

    Love the papers, dies, and everything about this lovely card. Please explain the EP digi when you have a chance…And thanks to all YOUR vets for their service to our country. I have a DH, Father, & 5 brothers, numerous nephews who served. ALL Vets sacrificed for us at home, and deserve everything & anything this country can give them in return. Appreciation of their sacrifice seems a small thank you, BUT…appreciate them we need to!!! And their families’ sacrifice of not having them with them while they serve. A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL!ReplyCancel

  • Nancy MorrisJuly 4, 2012 - 11:08 pm

    What an absolutely beautiful card, Becca! Thank You!ReplyCancel

  • CindyJuly 4, 2012 - 11:13 pm

    Beautiful card, Becca. I hope everyone took a minute to silently thank everyone who has served in a capacity that allows us to have our freedoms. I’m an Army brat, and like most others who have left comments, the sister, aunt, niece, granddaughter and daughter of veterans. And I’ve worked for the military all my life. So, I’m definitely appreciative of everyone who has/is serving. And we need to remember, that it’s just not about those who we’ve lost in wars, etc, but all those who have served.ReplyCancel

  • Trisha B.July 4, 2012 - 11:50 pm

    Becca, This is truly a wonderful card! Happy 4th of July to you, dear friend. Sorry I’ve been so silent for so long. I was diagnosed with chronic daily migraines back in early March which prohibits my spending much time on line, and now they’re testing me for advanced Lyme disease. I’ve read everything you’ve posted and been here in spirit, but this was so beautiful, I simply had to let you know how I felt.

    God bless and keep you and yours, TrishaReplyCancel

  • ChelseaJuly 5, 2012 - 12:13 am

    You know I am addicted to your blog, Becca, and I await each post like it is the richest of treasures. But time with your family takes priority. So I’m thankful you enjoyed a good time with your daughter. I love this card and am so happy you had time to post. But I’m even happier you got to catch up on your daughter’s life.ReplyCancel

  • LageneJuly 5, 2012 - 12:15 am

    Fantastic celebration card for our service men & women!ReplyCancel

  • RufusJuly 5, 2012 - 12:20 am

    What a lovely, patriotic card…I’m sure that the Veteran who is lucky enough to get it will be very happy. Happy 4th of July to you, Becca! Just wanted to
    Thank you and your family for your service…yes the families serve too!
    R/ReplyCancel

  • MaryannJuly 5, 2012 - 12:29 am

    Hi Becca this is such a beautiful card as always, but you sure don´t need to appologize to us for spending time with your daughter, of cause you should and always shall let you kids and family come first. Anything else would not be right. As much as I love to see your cards and your work, it´s definitely NOT anything I take for granted either, but something I´m pleased to get, when I can and YOU have the time to share it, but we all have other things in our lifes as well.
    You have a wonderful day and time ahead with all your precious family hun and we´ll see you around here, when YOU have some extra time. Take good care.ReplyCancel

  • Jeannie HaferJuly 5, 2012 - 12:54 am

    I love this card and all that it stands for.

    Don’t ever let a deadline stand between you and your family…I love seeing your cards, but I can wait for a bit longer. Spending time with your daughter is what is important.ReplyCancel

  • LisaJuly 5, 2012 - 1:27 am

    What a beautiful card and a wonderful way to thank someone who’s served our country!ReplyCancel

  • Jean CJuly 5, 2012 - 4:54 am

    How beautiful! Such a nice tribute to a vet who are always defending our freedom both here and abroad. The card is so patriotic and colorful. Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenJuly 5, 2012 - 6:11 am

    Becca, Your card is SPECTACULAR!!!!!!!! You ALWAYS bring a new twist to your cards! They’re SOOOO UNIQUE!!!!!!!!! LOVE IT!!!!!!!!! :) Sounds like you had a WONDERFUL “Independence Day!” Your family SHOULD ALWAYS come FIRST!!!!!!!!!! BELIEVE ME, EVERYONE is going to wait for YOUR CARDS!!!!!!!!!!!! :) HUGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)ReplyCancel

  • Ann robbinsJuly 5, 2012 - 6:27 am

    Another very special card, Becca. Glad you got to enjoy your time with your daughter. God Bless You and God Bless America.
    Mstgane
    AnnReplyCancel

  • Lynn NoeJuly 5, 2012 - 7:10 am

    What a beautiful tribute to a veteran! I am thankful indeed for all our veterans and their families.ReplyCancel

  • Vicky SchmidtJuly 5, 2012 - 8:21 am

    Love your 4th of July card. I think you were smart to spend time with your daughter. Our family is more important than any deadline.
    Love, VickyReplyCancel

  • Marilyn ClarkJuly 5, 2012 - 8:32 am

    AMEN!ReplyCancel

  • Dottie DavisJuly 5, 2012 - 8:40 am

    A very beautiful patriotic card you can be very proud of as well as of our veterans. Our hearts do leap with thanksgiving to them for keeping our nation free. A soldier has a “calling” just like anything else in life. There is a tremendous burden on the family for this guy to do what he signed up to do. Hats off to the wives and mothers and grandmothers! as well as those children whose dads aren’t home.ReplyCancel

  • conniecrafterJuly 5, 2012 - 8:47 am

    Wonderful patriotic card!! So glad you took the time to be with your daughter, that is the most important thing :)ReplyCancel

  • MarilynJuly 5, 2012 - 9:00 am

    Beautiful card! I’m thankful for wonderful, caring, crafty people like you who remember the Veterans and send them such classy cards. This will be a card that will be in a special place with a special person.ReplyCancel

  • AnneJuly 5, 2012 - 9:08 am

    Gorgeous patriotic card, Becca! It was worth the wait!ReplyCancel

  • Marion ArmitageJuly 5, 2012 - 9:57 am

    Wonderful times are had when we take time out for family… all well worth it.. for sure.. Your card is beautiful….Well doneReplyCancel

  • Nadine IllingworthJuly 5, 2012 - 11:12 am

    Cracking card. Happy belated 4th July from across the pond in Bradford Yorkshire.Uk. This colour scheme would do for the Olympics which u may of heard we are hosting her in London..
    Love the ribbon., and pinwheel on top. looks very fresh and exciting well done xxxReplyCancel

  • Charlotte ZweigoronJuly 5, 2012 - 11:43 am

    Thank you for reminding me of the veterans in my life. I am the niece of at least 4 veterans that I am sure of. My mother is no longer around to tell the exact family history but she had 8 brothers and my grandfather was a farmer, so some of the boys stayed home to help with the farm and some already had families. My father enlisted right after Pearl Harbor and his wife at the time, divorced him because of it. They had a young daughter who never saw her father again because the mother hid her from my dad in spite. His daughter could recall him being sent away without seeing her after he had searched for and found her several times over the years after the war. We got to know her after his death… he paid for his patriotic act in more ways than one. I have a younger brother who has passed on in part because injuries during his service in Vietnam, And now, I have a grandson who is serving in the Navy. On my mother’s side we have family that served in the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. I celebrate our Independence but have some sorrow in my heart for those that have suffered on our behalf for that independence.ReplyCancel

  • Charlotte ZweigoronJuly 5, 2012 - 11:45 am

    On a lighter note, Becca, your card is delightful and celebratory. Beautiful, as always. A bright note to focus on.ReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)July 5, 2012 - 11:53 am

    Hope all my e-pals south of the 49th had a great Independence Day. It does give pause, no matter where we live to give thanks for our wonderful quality of life, for the freedoms and values we hold dear. Also deep appreciation to the great men and women who protect them in all the allied countries of the world. Bravo to you! Spending quality time with family is one of the values we treasure. It makes me happy that you made the time for your daughter, Becca. Lastly, what a lovely card. It says it all.ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisJuly 5, 2012 - 1:28 pm

    Happy Belated Fourth Becca hope your day was wonderful. Love you card today. A beautiful patriotic card and sone so very nicely. Nice work. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • Diana StewartJuly 5, 2012 - 4:11 pm

    Love your card Becca. Your designs are always a pleasure to look at. I agree better late than never. It would have been a shame to keep this from us. HugsReplyCancel

  • JoannJuly 5, 2012 - 4:34 pm

    This card is just beautiful!!!!

    Hugs,
    JoReplyCancel

  • kathy/NorthCarolinaJuly 5, 2012 - 6:10 pm

    Good for you, Becca! You chose the better part! I understand…I have deadlines pressing on me as well, but sometimes I just have to set the work aside in favor of the relationship. (It’s hard though, isn’t it?)

    Gorgeous card…love that red and white striped bow.ReplyCancel

  • Jean HempelJuly 5, 2012 - 8:32 pm

    Thank you so much for the beautiful card Becca and the wonderful words. I too am the granddaughter of a veteran, daughter of a veteran, a veteran, wife of a veteran, mother of a veteran and hopefully won’t have to be a grandmother of a veteran.. All have been to war and I pray there will be no more wars and our Country can finally have the peace it so graciously deserves… Your card is so beautiful and reminiscent of that. God Bless you and God Bless the USA
    Hugs, JeanReplyCancel

  • Angie CrockettJuly 7, 2012 - 6:29 am

    What a beautiful and thoughtful card! I was looking at that sentiment before and knew it could be used in other ways…..thanks to clever YOU for showing me just how!!! Thanks for the inspiration….you’re the best! Blessings, AngieReplyCancel

  • Betty WalkJuly 7, 2012 - 12:42 pm

    Oh Becca, how wonderful for you! You are so giving and are such a blessing and inspiration to us. You deserve to receive abundant blessings! Can’t wait to see all your new designs.

    BettyReplyCancel

  • Karen HearneJuly 7, 2012 - 1:28 pm

    I am always buying bits of lace and trim so my collection grows and grows but I seldom actually use them in my card making or scrapbooking. Looking at your examples inspires me to start using more lace and I love the elegance they add.ReplyCancel

  • Nelda MJuly 8, 2012 - 1:05 am

    You are such a talented person. You are truly “Amazing”. I am so happy for all your growth this past year, you seem so deserving and kind. May God continue to bless you, your family, and your career. Thanks for being there and sharing yourself with the many beautiful paper crafts you make.ReplyCancel

  • JoAnne WesemannJuly 8, 2012 - 7:07 am

    Oh dear Becca. I didn’t know about your life and you are so inspiring. I wish you all the best in the years to come. You have been #1 on my blogger list for over a year. You inspire me and everyone else. Gratefully, JoAnneReplyCancel

  • Lois DeRooJuly 8, 2012 - 10:22 am

    How “you” these stamps are. The sentiments fill the need for a follower who never quite gets the right words. Thank you. best wishes for your new endeavor.ReplyCancel

  • KelleyJuly 10, 2012 - 12:17 am

    Wonderful card!! R,W & B….one of my favorites!! LOVE the card!ReplyCancel

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Sweet Blog Friends! What happened is that I had a million projects in process got sidetracked. This was my week to get back on track so I have a tag to show you that I finished this week.  I love tags and don’t know why I don’t sit down with them more often!  They are smaller than a card and you can get away with breaking lots of rules – you can pretty  much do what you want to do. This is a new JustRite Papercrafts set that you’ll see more of next week and I couldn’t resist the urge to jump in with a little sneak peek to calm your heart that there are Christmas stamps coming. This set called Noel Christmas Ornaments matches all of your favorite Spellbinders Ornaments from your stash.  I’m using Spellbinders™ 2010 Heirloom Ornament and Spellbinders 2012 Heirloom Ornament.  I’ve paired them up with some sweet little roses from Spellbinders Bitty Blossoms and for my background one of the new templates – Spellbinders S5-152 Fancy Lattice (heart be still, I think this one tops my favorites list).

I cut and embossed Fancy Lattice and added it to my background then cut my rose ribbon trim diagonally to match the size of my tag.  Stamped, cut then embossed both ornaments and popped them up for dimension.  After distressing some Cameo Beige seam binding, glued a figure eight peg bow to the top of my tag.  Bitty Blossoms is one of my all time favorites, I cut and rolled the two smallest flowers, distressed them and added to the bottom of the tag with a couple of leaves.  Ok, I call all of that therapy :-)

SUPPLIES I USED
Stamps: JustRite Papercrafts – Noel Christmas Ornaments
Paper: K and Company, Neenah Classic Crest Natural White 80 lb
Ink: Colorbox Chalk Ink – Chocolate Roan, Charcoal, Amuse – Cranberry, Vintage Photo Distress Ink, Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink, Victorian Velvet Distress Ink
Accessories: Spellbinders™ 2010 Heirloom Ornament, Spellbinders 2012 Heirloom Ornament, Spellbinders Bitty Blossoms, Spellbinders S5-152 Fancy Lattice, seam binding, Prima Lace, Pearl Pic, Recollections Pearls, Michaels Rose Ribbon

Busy times!  Thanks for stopping by, see you soon!!

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  • Becky GreenJune 30, 2012 - 1:22 pm

    Becca, this little tag is RICH & VINTAGEY & JUST GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!! JUST MY STYLE!!!!!!!!!!!! :) “Be still MY heart!!!!!!!” :)ReplyCancel

  • Debbie BJune 30, 2012 - 1:29 pm

    Oh my word you are a busy little crafter. I love everything you do!ReplyCancel

  • Beth EllisJune 30, 2012 - 1:36 pm

    Love it!!! Now i need to put those ornaments and stamps on my Wish List! Thanks for sharing.

    Hug & Blesings

    BethReplyCancel

  • Charlotte ZweigoronJune 30, 2012 - 2:14 pm

    Therapy is the right word, Becca. The joy of creating is definitely therapy. Especially when you do it so well…! The paper crafting community itself is theraputic. What a wonderful collection of people always willing to share and be supportive. Could you ever have suspected that your collection of craft supplies gathering dust in a corner would bring you to where you are today? I know it means the world to me and how much more it must mean to you. God Bless…ReplyCancel

  • ANN ROBBINSJune 30, 2012 - 2:39 pm

    Three in one day ~ YOU ARE DEFINITELY AMAZING! GOD BLESS!
    MSTGANE
    ANNReplyCancel

  • AstridJune 30, 2012 - 3:01 pm

    I love tags, I love Just Rite, no wonder I adore your tag!!ReplyCancel

  • Teresa BradaJune 30, 2012 - 3:08 pm

    Your tag is breath taking, Becca!!ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisJune 30, 2012 - 3:18 pm

    Beautiful work Becca, I always love looking at Holiday projects. The ornament is gorgeous. I love this tag it puts me in the Holiday spirit which is a good thing. Very nice work. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • Louise HallJune 30, 2012 - 3:26 pm

    Beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • Pattie JonesJune 30, 2012 - 3:27 pm

    Becca, you get more amazing everyday. What a gorgeous tag. It’s awesome. So much beauty and detail. Breathe taking…….thank you so much….hugsReplyCancel

  • ChelseaJune 30, 2012 - 3:58 pm

    OOoooooOOOOoo I love this tag!!! How gorgeous! Thank you for the Christmas inspiration!ReplyCancel

  • TrishJune 30, 2012 - 4:02 pm

    Wow what a gorgeous tag. love your little roses and thank you for this idea.
    Hugs Trish.ReplyCancel

  • Iris, Saved by GraceJune 30, 2012 - 4:55 pm

    I love tags and yours is beautiful of course. As with all of your projects, the perfection combination of colors and products. Gorjuss!! Iris, Saved by GraceReplyCancel

  • Dottie DavisJune 30, 2012 - 5:02 pm

    Oh golly…just when I thought I had enough dies! You make the ornament come to life it is so beautiful. I like that Fancy Lattice Template really well, too, as you can do so many things with it. Your tag is just gorgeous.ReplyCancel

  • Jean HempelJune 30, 2012 - 5:04 pm

    Just so gorgeous Becca.. love the stunning colors and the adorable layout. The roses and the beautiful color of the ribbon is simply outstanding. A job well done.
    Hugs, JeanReplyCancel

  • karen dayJune 30, 2012 - 5:47 pm

    Beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • MarilynJune 30, 2012 - 10:02 pm

    Beautiful!! I love that your already thinking ahead to the holidays, keep on inspiring us!!!ReplyCancel

  • LorettaJune 30, 2012 - 10:45 pm

    I love the tag and appreciate your thinking along the lines of “Christmas in July”. These are in a class of their own – OUTSTANDING. Blessings!ReplyCancel

  • Denise SmithardJuly 1, 2012 - 3:18 am

    Hi Becca
    This is beautiful I wish I could make a tag look so Fantastic, I’m working hard on Christmas, as last year I got so stressed and I’m so determined not to be the same this year!

    Take care love from Sam (from England)ReplyCancel

  • Lisa :)July 1, 2012 - 3:53 am

    WOW gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • kathy/NorthCarolinaJuly 1, 2012 - 4:20 am

    This could be an ornament on a tree…wouldn’t that be gorgeous..a whole tree full of these yummy vintage tags? I love the colors you chose for this project, and the stamping is gorgeous. Love it!ReplyCancel

  • Karen KnegtenJuly 1, 2012 - 6:05 am

    Hi Becca- I am starting to remember things and reading your emails again, I have been out of commission with a brain aneurysm (on 30th of Mar.) and I’m not making cards yet, but soon. Too busy with rehab now. Miss you! As usualk, your post is beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • FrancineJuly 1, 2012 - 6:54 am

    I like the colors, the vintage look.
    Your the best!
    Merci
    FrancineReplyCancel

  • Marilyn ClarkJuly 1, 2012 - 9:33 am

    THE MAGIC OF BECCA! Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • EileenJuly 1, 2012 - 12:10 pm

    That tag is a beautiful masterpiece! Absolutely gorgeous!
    Thank you for sharing it with us.
    LOL EileenReplyCancel

  • JoannJuly 1, 2012 - 2:33 pm

    This is just beautiful!!!ReplyCancel

  • KathyJuly 1, 2012 - 2:35 pm

    Becca..it’s lovely… very nice use of the different ornament shapes!ReplyCancel

  • Lynn NoeJuly 1, 2012 - 4:19 pm

    Sheer gorgeousness! Thank you for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Cheri GoldsmithJuly 1, 2012 - 10:58 pm

    Oh wow!!! So much to gaze on the lovely tag!
    Are you always 6 months ahead on your own creations?
    Your details are terrific.ReplyCancel

  • conniecrafterJuly 2, 2012 - 8:42 am

    Oh Wow that is one Gorgeous tag!!ReplyCancel
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