Sweet blog friends, I hope you are enjoying the holiday season and that your plans are all falling into place. For me? Not so much. I mean, I am enjoying the holidays but plans falling into place are a wispy fleeting dream, lol. Holiday time is crazy, kids call and need something every day, never enough time!! Ah, but I enjoy it all any way. Today I wanted to share a Christmas Card that has been on my mind. Thankfully it worked out exactly how I envisioned which does not always happen. I so wanted to use that teeny tiny ornament for a card but first I had to find a sentiment for it, which I pulled from a Christmas Our Daily Bread Designs set called Holiday Ornaments 2.
I needed a fairly large and symmetrical opening for the ornament (Spellbinders™ Holiday Tags) to hang, so I picked Spellbinders™ Blossom Tags and Accents. From my card base, I simply cut the largest element then staggered the next smallest piece in the opening. Lastly I anchored some ribbon on the left edge of the card over two scalloped edges cut using Spellbinders™ Classic Scallop Edgeabilities. I rarely decorate the insides of my cards, but since this one is see through or see into, I lined the back with a contrasting small print. That little ornament is so very simple, but I really like it :-)
| SUPPLIES I USED |
| Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs – Holiday Ornaments 2 Paper: K and Company; Bazzill, Neenah Classic Crest Cream 80lb cover Ink: Memento – Tuxedo Black Accessories: Spellbinders™ Classic Scallop Edgeabilities, Spellbinders™ Blossom Tags and Accents, Spellbinders™ Holiday Tags, Ribbon, Bead Landing Filigree, Pearl Brad, Recollections Pearls |
Hope your holiday crafting is bringing you much joy!! See you soon!
Beautiful!!
what a cute idea. have you used any honey pop in a card? i could use an idea or two. tfs.
This is another lovely, creative idea! Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Your card turned out so well. Hopefully you find more time for your holidays.
becca what a different card to see you make. i like allyour old p;ink cards,
instead of this new type.
Becca, you have really started something here.. we love your design and have put one order nto the Just Rite and plan on putting another one in soon.. Love your cards and the beauty of them.. Thank you for sharing them.. so gorgeous and yet so simple.. This one is just simply beautiful.
Have a Merry Christmas and a glorious time with your family..
Hugs, Jean
Hi Becca, I looked at your itsy bitsy ornament today and thought it was so ironic that something as tiny as a handmade ornament could make such a beautiful and powerful statement. Yes, Glory to God in the Highest is truly what we all should be reflecting on this Christmas season. As always the design on your card is quite stunning. Blessings of joy, love and peace to all. Pam
Absolutely Beautitul Becca!
Merry Christmas hugs, Jessica
Cette carte est tout simplement magnifique ! comme toutes les cartes que vous faites. Bravo !! Jeannine
Gorgeous card
Really cute!
Merry Christmas Becca.
I thank God for the creativity He has given you to share with the rest of us!
I LOVE IT! What a pleasing card..great paper…great design…I guess I need yet another Spellbinders die set….I’m sure your lovely work has added to their sales. Have a warm and wonderful Christmas….
Such a beautiful card-love it!
Simply Beautiful! Love all the details and your bow is so exquisite. Have a Merry Day!
Bravo, what a clever design, Becca! Gorgeous results! I especially love the focus on glorifying God on your Christmas card!
Merry, Merry Christmas to you!
HOW SWEET!!!!!!!!!! It’s PERFECT Becca!!!!!!! :)
This is stunning..Love the design and that gorgeous paper and ribbon.
Becca, this card is beautiful, I always look forward to seeing what you have created. You are such an inspiration, thank you for sharing your ideas.
Becca = You have inspired me to do my best. To be the kindest person I can be. To speak in a soft voice, and still be heard. May you holiday season be filled with joy and laughter and glory!
Beccca, What a great design. I think this is absolutely gorgeous. Thanks for the inspiration. May God bless you and your family in this wondrous holiday season!!
Ahhhh … this is so beautiful, Becca! You always use such great papers and dies for your creations! I just love coming to your blog to see what you’ve come up with! Happy Holidays!!
A beautiful card!
Your ornament card is sooo pretty! I love the beautiful bow on the side. Such a pretty colour!
Thanks for sharing! :)
Oh, my. Your work is so beautiful and original with lovely color play. I jreally enjoy being on your mail list. I wish I was a nearby friend to learn from you sorta over your shoulder to see your thought processes. :)
Merry Christmas to you and yours.
This is so pretty Becca! I have used that Blossom Stackers die in a similar way and I love the idea of making it an open card this way.
Merry Christmas to you and yours! Becca! Love this card and the way that the ornament is framed in the die cuts. At first I did not realize how open the opening was. Inspirational. Thanks for sharing!
Merry Christmas- this is such a beautiful card- love the small ornament!
This is amazing, Becca. I absolutely love it! What a clever idea to hang the little ornament in the negative space. Brilliant!! Thank you for sharing this beautiful work of art.
Oh my! This itsy bitsy ornament packs a big punch (spiritually not physically, of course). It’s fabulous. Where oh where do these ideas come from? You must be an artist whose brain never rests. Thank you for all the wonderful projects you have delighted us with in 2011. Sincere appreciation for all you do and share. Sending Merry Christmas wishes southbound to you. Cheers!
I so admire your creativity Becca — a lovely card!
Becca as always you do great work! Beautiful card! Just want to wish you a wonderful Christmas and a healthy, happy 2012! Thanks for all your inspiration in 2011!
Very clever and creative, a lovely card. Have a Blessed Christmas Becca. Hugs from Australia, Tanja
I really like this card, I have wondered how to use those tiny ornament dies and now you have fueled my imagination. As for the business of the holiday, well , everytime I get overwhelmed , I stop and breath and then…. very lowly sing, …. It’s the most stressful time of the year. Oh , I mean , It’s the most wonderful time of the year…… : ) (Some how it makes me feel better) …. Blessings ….. Denice
Beautiful card Becca, it might be a small ornament but the sentiment is mighty powerful, what a nice way to house the sentiment. Love that fancy bow and all of the pretty die-cuts. The paper chosen is just lovely. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-D
Seriously?! How DO you come up with these ideas? They… are…awesome! You are the Queen of all things layered!
very pretty…I may have to try to CASE this for a few more cards this week (or it may have wait until next year!)
Really cute ornament. I like it too and I like the card it is on also.
Very cute Hope your /Christmas slows down a little :-}
Becca, I just found your blog and I love it!! You have created some very gorgeous and beautiful things! I will definitely be back!!
OMG!!!!! ,This is to cute. As always I love your work.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Carolyn
What a gorgeous card! I think it’s my favorite!
Becca this is just stunning. What a beautiful way to use a little Spellbinders die. We often look at the little ones and think they are only useful for a small greeting or just not used at all. This idea has really made me look at their usage more closely, thank you for that.
As it is Christmas and I am not, physically, able to give you a gift I would like to give to you a gift of gratitude. Gratitude for sharing your God given talent with us throughtout the year.
I hope you have a blessed Christmas
Linda (UK)
Very sweet card Becca, Christmas Blessings to you.
Beautiful card, and sentiment, fantastic idea for a keepsake ornament.
Merry Christmas!
Oh Wow, cool design, Beautiful!
I like it, too! TFS!
This is the cutest little ornament card! Always love your creations.
You make the most beautiful cards. I am so amazed by all of your workmanship
Becca, I recently rediscovered your blog and am so glad and have now saved it so I won’t miss it. Your cards are beautiful and so inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing with us.
Merry Christmas Becca! Thank you for sharing God’s gift to you as you are such an inspiration in so many ways through your work! God bless!
In case you don’t post anything new before Christmas, I wanted to wish you and your family the merriest of all Christmases. I hope this year brings you joy and comfort.
Love looking at your blog. You are like an friend I can always turn to for encouragement and inspiration. Keep up the blogging!
Know you are busy just like the rest of us – but I hope and pray you are getting through this time okay. Remember, the Lord is the strength of your heart. Have a blessed Christmas and hope the New Year is fabulous!
Lovely card Becca. Happy Christmas.
Merry Christmas Becca. I hope you are getting some much needed R & R, enjoying time with the family and I look forward to all your new creations in the new year. I pray this time of year will peaceful and full of joy. I appreciate you sharing with us each day and you’re the first blog I pull up each day for enjoyment and inspiration. God bless you and your family.
Cindy
Merry Christmas To You and Your Family
Merry Christmas Becca. I hope you are in good health. You have been an inspiration to me. God BlessQQ
Christmas blessings Becca. Praying you are feeling the love of our heavenly Father as we celebrate the birthday of our savior. May your family and friends here on earth also help remind you of how loved and appreciated you are. Looking forward to your blog posts in 2012 and always!
This was so lovely Becca! I wish I had seen it before the holiday! Things are crazy around here as we prepare for CHA! Thanks for the fabulous post!
Becca
I love the look Beautiful…
Can you add the bow instruction to Becca’s bows Pleeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaase