Good morning sweet blog friends! I have a friend card to share with you today – can you ever have enough? I’ve been good lately, taking the time to drop a card here and drop a card there, off in the mail. Last year was such a busy year and I’ve missed many occasions – hard to believe isn’t it – there’s absolutely no shortage of cards here!! That’s one of the things I vowed I would prioritize this year; I’m ever mindful that time passes quickly and you can’t get it back. Resolutions, right? It’s all good – I feel like I’m on track, how about you? On to my card for the day – my inspiration came from the center oval piece from this wonderful JustRite Papercrafts stamp set called Special Gifts Labels Twenty Nine. Precious!!
I created my own card base for this card by starting with an 8.5″ x 5.5″ panel and cutting Spellbinders™ A2 Scalloped Borders One on one end. I scored it a couple of inches back, leaving a 5.5″ x 6″ tall section after the score mark. Then I added a 5.5″ x 6″ tall panel on the front securing it with adhesive just under the scalloped border. On the card base I used Spellbinders™ Adorning Squares and stacked Spellbinders™ Floral Ovals on top followed by Spellbinders™ Classic Ovals Large. Instead of letting the tails of the bow hang down, they are simply adhered to the inside the scalloped flap hides them so that they don’t show on the inside. If you are ever discouraged in your cardmaking just remember the charm of a handmade card :-)
| SUPPLIES I USED |
| Stamps: JustRite Papercrafts – Special Gifts Labels Twenty Nine Paper: Neenah Classic Crest – Natural White, The Paper Company Ink: Amuse – French Roast Accessories: Spellbinders™ A2 Scalloped Borders One, Spellbinders™ Adorning Squares, Spellbinders™ Floral Ovals, Spellbinders™ Classic Ovals Large, May Arts Silk Ribbon, Recollections 0Half Pearl Stickers, filigree, pearl brad, Becca’s Bow Maker |
Even though your gifts are picked out for that special loved one on Valentines Day, have you remembered yourself? JustRite is having a special Pink Packaging Valentines Sale that you should take a peek at. There are 17 sets that are on sale for 30% off. Check it out!! With limited availability, the sale lasts until February 18th. In addition, Retired Cling and Clear sets are now $10.00 ;-)
Thanks so much for stopping by friends you are all truly Special Gifts . . .
Oh Becca how pretty I just love this card I see making this one for sure , my wish list just keeps getting longer and longer when I see your cards. Happy Valentines Day to you my friend
I love this card it is so pretty, your work is awesome. Thanks again for the inspiration!!!!!
LACEY PINK AND PEARLY FANTASTIC
Elegant and Romantic, absolutely beautiful card. Love the Spellbinders dies used. Thankyou for sharing!!
Hi Becca
Such a lovely card! I have also resolved to send my cards out in a more timely fashion rather than wait for the occasion/reason for sending them, to pass. Too often done in our busy lives!
Hugs
Anne (UK) X
Your extraordinary talent is amazing!
Becca, this card is amazing. I can’t wait to get my hands on the new nesties and try this card. You are such an inspiration.
Absolutely stunning!! The colors are so soft, the bow is amazing and love the dies you used!!!!
Sherrie K
Thank you for this post! I have been frustrated lately that I cannot find paper long enough to make card bases bigger than 6 inches tall. I’ve actually done something similar to what you’ve done here but it was by trial and error and not nearly as professional looking. I love that I always learn something from your posts!
ALL I CAN SAY IS WOW!!!!! LOVE THIS O
Mstgane
ANN
OH SO LOVELY BECCA!!!!!!!!!!!!! (I’m GUESSING, were you one of those Mommy’s that dressed their daughter/s in RUFFLES & LACE? :) IF NOT, You SURE KNOW HOW to dress up your cards!!!!!!!!!!! :))
Absolutely gorgeous card Becca, love all the details and the perfectly tied bow … definitely my kind of card.
OH Becca, this is so elegant!
What a beauty this is! All my favourite elements elegantly handcrafted into this enchanting card. Thank you, Becca for inspiring us.
Absolutely Gorgeous! I love the added pearls!
Beautiful, the dies work wonderfully together, such pretty softness!
Absolutely beautiful.
An absolut gorgeous card here again Becca. Sooo beautriful work, I just love everything about it here.
Stunning just love everything about it
I’m blooooown away by this very beautiful card!!!
I see I need to add some more dies to my ever-growing collection! Beautiful card, as always, Becca!
Absolutely gorgeous and elegant. Love the stamp set. Your bows are always so perfect!! Thanks for helping me spend more money!
Cindy
Hello Becca
Just dropped in to say hi and as usual I love your cards. They are truly beautiful and so professional.
I just wanted to say hello again and let you know I’m always enjoying you’re blog and art.
GB and take care
pat
Aloha Becca — love LOVE LOVE your card! My goal is to be able to coordinate my brain and both hands, and the cardstock & embellies to some day, some day, SOME DAY create something near to as beautiful as this card. I showed my husband tonight, but I don’t think he realizes how important this goal is to me. BTW – was able to get some JustRite stamp sets on sale thanks to your heads up :D Been eye balling those 3 sets for so long, but the price was just too high. Thank you for announcing the sale <3
Best wishes, peace — good health, Rosy
As always – WOW!!!!!
Deanne :)
Whew! I just went through you archives — all 265 pages! Love your style and I signed up for the kits for a year. Will they continue after a year or will it end?
Love ya, Donna <
I love your blog and I know people in my group will like it so I am going to share. Hope this is OK x
Becca, I went to type a message on your blog ‘A bit of news’ and it won’t let me on there, :( I’ve read your note and with sadness I’m so going to miss that special box of treats every month that I got my Amazing Paper Grace kit. Now I will be anxiously awaiting to see what door opens next for you and what beauties you will be show casing for all of us to see!!!
Please, Please, Please keep on paper crafting and sharing with us, you are one very talented person who has touched my life thru your blog and I’m sure many others!!!
May you continue to be Blessed by Gods hands.
I wish you well. My dear friend. I loe your kits and your beautiful creations. I got one of your wonderful kits and i love it! my budget just did not let me continue with them. Please continue to share your wonderful God Given talent and let us share in your wonderful inspiration… Thank you for all you give and do.
Sending you all me hugs and God blessing’s for you to continue your wonderful talent!
Well, now I don’t feel so bad about just finishing the September Kit, at the rate I find time to do things, my other kits will keep me going for the rest of the year! I’m so sad that you are discontinuing the kits. They really were fabulous and I was able to use the ideas and the dies and stamps to make numerous other items that all came out beautifully thanks to your wonderful directions and inspiration….
Perhaps with 500 of us willing to sign up for these someone will reconsider down the road, but in the meantime, I will continue to await your daily/weekly emails with your wonderful, inspiring work. God Bless you for sharing your amazing talents with each of us each week.
Becca, I hope you still plan to design. You have a gift for it. I for one welcome you back to your blog. I have always enjoyed your beautiful designs and the personal touch you have always given to those of us who follow your blog for years now. So with that said, welcome back home Becca.
Hugs,
Marcie
Oh Becca! I have so enjoyed the past several months getting the lovely designed kits. How I will miss your inspiration each month. You have so inspired me and I Looked so forward to seeing what you did with each kit. What can I do to help? I know I am just one person, but there must be something I can do or each of your 500 committed followers. I have been there since day 1.
I tried to leave a message above, but it wouldn’t let me, so this is the best I can do.
Please do not stop creating. God has given you such a wonderful creative gift and I hope that you will continue using it. I know paper crafting takes an anormous amount of time and energy. I do it myself and I am not near as creative as you. If you need someone to talk to please write me. I am a Chaplain and I know paper crafting as well as people and sometimes just bouncing things off someone is a good thing. I just want you to know that you have ladies out here that love creating with you, be it close or far away! We care. My email is —— and I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart!
One question, are you going to continue a blog? Please let us know. Thank you so very much! Nancy
So beautiful, dear Becca!
Becca, Am relatively new to your site and love it ! Am very new to your kit club and am VERY sorry that you are discontinuing it. I have only recieved three and have looked forward to their arrivals each month but now—now, I guess, I will follow your blog, which I have not done before, and be happy for you. But hope you change your mind in the future.
I hope the Lord will continue to direct your path, and I’m sure whatever line of endeavor you will take on now and in the future, it is for your own best and His glory because He is the one who has endowed you with such a remarkable and amazing talent.
I just love, love this card. Just stunning.
Love all the layers, pearls and gorgeousness of this card. Great sentiment too!