Those Rare People

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I just had to work with some different colors, but I still wanted to have and old vintage-y feel so I dug in my toss offs pile and came up with this shell of a card that was set aside some time ago.  The designer paper on the card isn’t really designer paper but comes from some card sets that Michaels clearanced out years ago.  The box that the cards came in is what caught my eye because I knew it would would in an altered project down the road — but inside there were eight different cards with different designer paper panels on the front and back.  Well, that was certainly my kind of salvage operation – I knew I could use everything from my clearance buy.

This is a new release from Quietfire Design called Friends are Those Rare People.   I positioned my sentiment on Spellbinders Labels Fourteen with Spellbinders Fancy Tags Three peeking out from behind. 

SUPPLIES I USED
Stamps: Quietfire Design – Friends are Those Rare People
Paper: We R Memory
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black
Accessories: Pearls, Spellbinders Fancy Tags Three, Spellbinders Labels Fourteen, Recollections Crochet Doily, Lace, Recollections Swirl, Seam Binding distressed with Walnut Ink Stain, Gold Rimmed Pearl (Michaels),

Thanks for stopping by!!  Big, big hugs . . .

Posted in Quietfire Design, Spellbinders Die Templates, Stamping

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  • CharlotteMay 31, 2011 - 12:27 pm

    Becca, LOVE this card and the vintage-y feel you created — using paper salvaged from a set of cards no less!! I just love the way you combined the seam binding ribbon, crocheted flower, laces, doily and pearls. Your cards are always so elegant. Thank you for sharing your creativity with us. Hope you have a fabulous day!ReplyCancel

  • jean wilsonMay 31, 2011 - 12:29 pm

    Becca I love the statement…and as always the rest of this card and all you design is awesome! Thanks for sharing and inspiring!ReplyCancel

  • auntie emMay 31, 2011 - 12:31 pm

    Love your vintage-y card with the red and tan. A bargain like that is just too good to pass up! Especially when you are able to re-do it into something so pretty.
    Thanks for sharing! :)ReplyCancel

  • KathyMay 31, 2011 - 12:36 pm

    This is a great card….. don’t you just love finding clearance items you can totally reuse and repurpose !! The bottom half of this card caught my eye… i love the stripes with the lace you have used.. that is awesome lace!!! The smaller lace on the ribbon is pretty too… not sure what the border behind that is…but it is perfect.ReplyCancel

  • Linda EMay 31, 2011 - 12:36 pm

    I would love to go shopping with you in Michael’s you have such an incredible talent for repurposing bargain finds!ReplyCancel

  • Shelly SchmidtMay 31, 2011 - 12:39 pm

    I love the sentiment- love love this card- the design and colors are fabulous!!!ReplyCancel

  • michelle bMay 31, 2011 - 12:42 pm

    oh my goodness, Becca.
    You make my day so much brighter with your fabulous cards. And this is no exception. Absolutely gorgeous!!ReplyCancel

  • RebekkaMay 31, 2011 - 12:44 pm

    What a great idea and great find. The card is gorgeous.ReplyCancel

  • MaryannMay 31, 2011 - 12:46 pm

    I love this sentiment here. It´s just sooo true, and I also just love how you´ve layered all on the card, and this Label 14 s also one, that´s really high on my wishlist too. I think, it´s a wonderful shape. And also the vntage look and the colors are sooo awesome hun. I actually just love everything about this card LOL. Wonderful job once again Becca. Thanks so much for all your wonderful inspirations always. Have a wonderful day hun.ReplyCancel

  • erniMay 31, 2011 - 12:53 pm

    oh,what a wonderful saying! I love your cards,and this one is really special!
    love from Vienna,ErniReplyCancel

  • chaunMay 31, 2011 - 12:54 pm

    Love the colors and the sentiment!ReplyCancel

  • Karen LinarezMay 31, 2011 - 12:55 pm

    I love the vintagey feel. The colors work well for vintagey not to mention the stripes with the wallpaper, and the “chair rail” feel to the layout. It’s all perfect. It actually reminds me of an old pizza restaurant back home that’s designed to look victorian, I’ll have to send you some pictures sometime. Many great memories there, you see, that was the teen hangout on Sunday nights after church when I was a teen (many moons ago), So your card gives me warm fuzzies!ReplyCancel

  • Mary H.May 31, 2011 - 1:10 pm

    Oh wow, how clever you are to salvage these cards. I try to look at Michael’s ‘finds’ with “Becca’s eyes”, but I surely can’t imagine a result like you put forth. Way to go! Lovely card.ReplyCancel

  • Sheila - UKMay 31, 2011 - 1:17 pm

    The sentiment is just beautiful and well done to you for making such a stunning card card from your clearance items.

    Love Sheila xxReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)May 31, 2011 - 1:20 pm

    Transforming clearance into pure elegance verges on the miraculous. I just get more impressed every day. This is another knock-my-socks-off card. It’s so ‘together’ and it just does it for me. Bravo Becca on another fabulous achievement!ReplyCancel

  • Betty GoodsonMay 31, 2011 - 1:21 pm

    My kind of card, a bit of color and yet so elegant overall. I love the sentiments you’ve been using, gotta get some.ReplyCancel

  • Deborah HooperMay 31, 2011 - 1:21 pm

    Beautiful. I love it!ReplyCancel

  • sandi ackermanMay 31, 2011 - 1:41 pm

    I love the card. the combination makes is such that we can put a variety of things together and they look good. What does your heart want to say? I think that is what is important and what is the colors that is on your mind? Those two things can be very creative. Who says we have to always go with the status quo.?ReplyCancel

  • Anne ( Midlands UK)May 31, 2011 - 1:47 pm

    Love the card Becca. I have just finished a card for my sister and BIL for their
    wedding Anniv and although I have not copied any of yours I think you can say I’m influenced by you. Anne xReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenMay 31, 2011 - 2:03 pm

    BOY, ISN’T THAT SENTIMENT THE TRUTH!!!!!!!!!!!!! BEAUTIFUL card, Becca!!!!!!!! I LOVE vintage too!!!!!!!!! :)ReplyCancel

  • Barbara WilsonMay 31, 2011 - 2:13 pm

    Super card made with your clearance items.ReplyCancel

  • SusanMay 31, 2011 - 2:25 pm

    Beautiful sentiment and card. Thanks Becca!ReplyCancel

  • Sue KMay 31, 2011 - 2:30 pm

    I absolutely LOVE everything about this card. The colors, the vintage feel etc etcReplyCancel

  • MarisaMay 31, 2011 - 2:31 pm

    Another fabulous sentiment and beautifully done card :)ReplyCancel

  • Loretta LockMay 31, 2011 - 2:34 pm

    Becca, I love your card and I love, love that sentiment!!! Going through a bit of a bugaboo time here, and that sentiment just stopped me in my surfin’ tracks!!!

    Blessings to you friend!ReplyCancel

  • Anne McIntoshMay 31, 2011 - 2:39 pm

    Becca…once again you have stimulated my creative juices. I have several boxes of JoAnn’s clearance cards. I have altered a few of them in the past, but never with the panache that you did this one! I’m inspired to get them out again for a second/third/fourt look! Thank you for being my muse!ReplyCancel

  • Debbie AldersonMay 31, 2011 - 2:41 pm

    How are you doing, Becca? I hope that you are healing and are continuing to hold onto your faith. Hugs! BTW, I love your card!ReplyCancel

  • BernieMay 31, 2011 - 2:48 pm

    Love your vintage-y card! The bow and flower are beautiful. I love that your paper is from an alternative source. It’s amazing what beautiful thing you can find and how much money you can save by keeping your eyes open and thinking outside the box.
    Blessings BernieReplyCancel

  • MareMay 31, 2011 - 3:10 pm

    Becca, your cards are so unbelievable. But I have a question…where do you purchase that gorgeous lace that you always use? I’d love to get some of that. Keep up the good work because it’s the highlight of my day to see what you have done.ReplyCancel

  • terriavidreaderMay 31, 2011 - 3:17 pm

    Fantastic sentiment, and you turned it into such a fabulous card too!ReplyCancel

  • Cally YatesMay 31, 2011 - 3:24 pm

    Fab card Becca. Oh how I wish we had a Michaels over here in Blighty.
    Hugs
    Cally xReplyCancel

  • NataliyaMay 31, 2011 - 3:27 pm

    Oh this card is so gorgeous. Red paper made this card really pop up. I love the sentiment too.
    Hugs NataliyaReplyCancel

  • AlisonMay 31, 2011 - 3:36 pm

    Another inspiring card The sentiment is so true! Thank you for sharing I love visiting your blog every day to see what you have done!ReplyCancel

  • Barb TMay 31, 2011 - 3:39 pm

    This is beautiful. So many of our younger crafters are into such wild “expressions of art.” Yet I find those who receive a more vintage looking card seem to keep them longer and display them more.
    May I ask how you mail those with the bows and hat pins?ReplyCancel

  • lacyquilterMay 31, 2011 - 3:45 pm

    Beautiful. Great sentiment.ReplyCancel

  • SallyMay 31, 2011 - 3:52 pm

    there is only one word to describe that card Becca….AWESOME!
    Thanks for more wonderful inspiration!~ReplyCancel

  • yvonne TuneMay 31, 2011 - 4:11 pm

    How beautiful is that, the words are really meaningfulReplyCancel

  • Susan GMay 31, 2011 - 4:47 pm

    Beautiful card and quote Becca!

    SusanReplyCancel

  • Peggy MMay 31, 2011 - 4:59 pm

    Lovely card! TFS {{Hugs}}ReplyCancel

  • Sally GasparriMay 31, 2011 - 5:40 pm

    WOW as usual!!!!! This is a gorgeous card. Love everything about this card but especially the color combination and the verse. Thank you for sharing your remarkable talent with us – every day. You are #1.

    Sally GasparriReplyCancel

  • MickieMay 31, 2011 - 5:49 pm

    Big Hugs to you too Becca! Such a lovely beauty you made, love that lace and the sentiment is so true!ReplyCancel

  • AnneMay 31, 2011 - 6:02 pm

    What a great sentiment and a gorgeous card.
    Hugs back, Becca!
    Anne (UK) xReplyCancel

  • dianeMay 31, 2011 - 6:25 pm

    This is a really pretty card as well as the rest of them. You do beautiful work.
    Can you tell me what size the cirle is that you use to make your bow maker. I am having trouble finding a round cylinder box and live in an area that we don’t have to many choices.
    ThanksReplyCancel

  • MiluMay 31, 2011 - 6:32 pm

    I love the sentiment
    The colors
    The fact that u recreate something from a clearance item
    The bow
    Everything is just adorable Becca!
    Love
    MiluReplyCancel

  • Vicky SchmidtMay 31, 2011 - 7:17 pm

    Becca,
    You are justr amazing. You come up with such good ideas.
    And the most beautiful cards in the world.
    Thanks for sharing your talent.
    Love this card
    Vicky SchmidtReplyCancel

  • kendellMay 31, 2011 - 7:20 pm

    This is fantastic. I just love your work. Thanks for sharing your expertise so freely, it is gratefully appreciated. Kindest regard kendellReplyCancel

  • DawnllMay 31, 2011 - 7:30 pm

    Just beautiful! Love the sentiment and colors.
    blessings to youReplyCancel

  • Monica MerkelMay 31, 2011 - 8:06 pm

    This is a WOW card Becca!! Just fantastic and the colors are wonderful. You do such beautiful work–you are one creative woman!! Thank-you for sharing with us!!
    Hugs
    Monica MReplyCancel

  • janeyMay 31, 2011 - 9:22 pm

    I’m finally understanding that not all Michael;s are created equal…..your Michaels always has more ‘gems’. Guess I need to go on the road and check out different Michaels.

    I do love this card, Miss Becca! I love the sentiment, too.

    hugsReplyCancel

  • Barbara GhigliottyMay 31, 2011 - 9:32 pm

    Hi Becca, You are AMAZING…honestly! I love your beautiful card, and how you were able to use some older papers inspires me to do the same! Thanks so much for sharing :-)ReplyCancel

  • Barbara GhigliottyMay 31, 2011 - 9:34 pm

    For some reason, I have problems with my pc when I try to leave a comment for you, so hopefully, this one will post ~ Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful card with us! I love that you used some older supplies! HUGS to you!!!ReplyCancel

  • varsha shomeMay 31, 2011 - 9:58 pm

    lovely card…..lovely colours…….ReplyCancel

  • Patty W.May 31, 2011 - 10:04 pm

    Becca! Another lovely vintage flavored card. I do love them! Must be the romantic in me. Girl, you do such beautiful work! I would enjoy shopping with you too! You get such great things on clearance, and you make such awesome things out of them. I’m inspired! TYFS! Hugs and blessings! Patty W.ReplyCancel

  • Liz S.May 31, 2011 - 10:27 pm

    Stunning!ReplyCancel

  • racheJune 1, 2011 - 5:36 am

    Beautiful card and sentiment. I really like the colors and the crochet flower is wonderful.
    Thanks for inspiring me again.
    God blessReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisJune 1, 2011 - 6:33 am

    Gorgeous card Becca, love the color combination. The sentiment is so true. I see that you are still enjoying that gorgeous lace. I like the use of the crochet flower on your card Becca., just so lovely. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • DawnJune 1, 2011 - 7:44 am

    Beautiful card and such truth in the saying!!!
    Thank you for sharing!
    Hugs, DawnReplyCancel

  • EileenJune 1, 2011 - 10:06 am

    I love that sentiment…… and the too of course <3
    LOL EileenReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterJune 1, 2011 - 11:03 am

    Beautiful combo of lace and ribbon, great find on the papers, great vintage feel!ReplyCancel
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