The Simple Things

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Some times simple things are the order of the day.  I wanted to make a simple card and I’m falling in love again with my neglected Cuttlebug backgrounds.   This card fit the bill for me…of all the cards I’ve made since I began blogging, this one was completed the quickest.    The flowers were colored with Tombow markers and took well to the watercolor paper after I made two spritzes of a fine mister.  The sentiment was stamped with a juicy black Versacolor pigment pad. Then the embossed background was offset with a red mat just to give a little bit of definition to the card.  I hope you like it.   

Supplies:
Stamps:  Little Yellow Bicycle Delightful Collection; Hero Arts – Sentiment
Paper:  Fabriano Acquarello watercolor paper, red Bazzill
Ink:  Versacolor Black, Tombow Markers
Accessories:  Ribbon, brads, leaf pin

 

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  • Kay McBrideJune 21, 2008 - 10:10 am

    hey ive been off line for a few days alll the cards from the little angel on up, ( i have not commented on) are wonderful. i like the simple red and white. tfsReplyCancel

  • Kerry FitzpatrickJune 21, 2008 - 4:22 pm

    Simple but elegant!!!! Love this card too. I can’t wait to try to make one myself. I love your style…..so far I’ve wanted every card you’ve made. Keep up the great work.ReplyCancel

  • Kelly VJune 21, 2008 - 5:53 pm

    This card took my breath….it is so very beautiful. It is so amazing to me what a quick spin through the CB does for simple white paper…..Just Amazing!!!ReplyCancel

  • NoelleJune 21, 2008 - 10:07 pm

    I stop by often to see how my favorite sister is doing. You give me hope that I too can quit a demanding job and live more simply. Don’t stop doing what you do because no one says you are great. Although you are. You are much stronger than that. Know that you are loved by many, envied by others and special to the most important people in your life. I love you.ReplyCancel

  • LaurieJune 22, 2008 - 9:27 am

    Wow, this may be the fastest finished card, but in that speed you did not lose any beauty. Becca this is beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • Deb ZaJune 22, 2008 - 1:31 pm

    Becca, when I grow up, can I be you? (LOL because I’m now 52!)

    Seriously–I love this card! Since I had the ‘Take Time’ stamp, I just had to do a version of it–smaller (A2), in colors I had, and it came out wonderfully.

    Your designs, whether exquisitely elaborate, or elegantly simple (such as this one), and FABULOUS!!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Abra LeahJune 22, 2008 - 8:44 pm

    What a great card!!!ReplyCancel

  • JanineJune 23, 2008 - 2:31 pm

    So beautiful Becca… The red satin ribbon is just beautiful!!!ReplyCancel

  • JanineJune 23, 2008 - 2:33 pm

    P.S. just noticed my blog on the sidebar… Thank you so much ! That was such a nice surprise.!! Have a great day!ReplyCancel

  • Sharon in NEJune 23, 2008 - 6:14 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • laurie serinoJune 24, 2008 - 11:44 am

    Your site is absolutly breathtaking !!! So glad I found it, and it’s always nice t meet another sister in Christ !
    http://www.stampingforgodsglory.blogspot.comReplyCancel

  • ShirlJune 24, 2008 - 2:24 pm

    Hi Becca,
    I just discovered your lovely Blog/site while hoping to learn more about the “Big Shot that I just got. Could I emboss that background to make your card using the Big Shot?

    Bless you, sisterReplyCancel

  • Beckie CarlsonJune 25, 2008 - 8:46 pm

    Becca,
    this is just beautiful!!! So elegant, yet so simple. I am heading off to my craft room now. You have inspired me!ReplyCancel

  • diniJuly 5, 2008 - 3:19 pm

    Not sure what rock I have been under…just found your blog and subscribed via bloglines. I blog over at http://mamadinis.blogspot.com and I’d love to have you come and visit. Love this card and the use of ‘faux watercolor’ on the flowers. Beautiful!
    DinaReplyCancel
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