It is time for Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge (FTTC7)!!!! This week Cindy Haffner is hosting. She is challenging us to use ribbon. You may think ribbon? I use ribbon all the time. Of course, you do!!! We all do!!! I mean there are just so many ribbons out there to choose from. There are lace, organdies, ric rac, satin, twill, and grosgrain just to name a few. Then, there are polka dotted, printed, and stitched patterns to be had. And, if that is not enough, many of these come in different widths. Like I said, there are just so many to choose from. However, you may only use a certain type of ribbon all the time yet you hoard a boat load of others. It is time to cut those ribbons that bind you, lol!!! Try to venture from your normal comfort zone or try to use ribbon in a different way. Do not fret, though. If you are not feeling awfully adventurous, any card with some ribbon will do!!!! We would love to see what you do either way!!!
On this card I combined a couple of the elements that I love – the beautiful stamp set, the Spellbinders Flower, the wide ribbon, the vintage button, pearls and the Martha Stewart punch. I’ve been holding this card to share with you when these new sets were released and I’m so happy that they are available now!! This card was created for a class I recently taught and although it may seem like overkill, I purposely included as many of my favorite elements that are – well…me!
The wonderful flourish in the background is from a new Flourishes set called Ornamental Elements that is the epitome of the elegance and grace you’ve come to associate with Flourishes stamps. The perfectly sweet sentiment hidden on the inside says "Happiness held is the seed Happiness shared is the flower – it is another of the new Flourishes setscalled Sweet Peas. The filigree flower was created by Spellbinders Floral Accents and the leaf is from Spellbinders Sunflower One.
Here is the card recipe:
Stamps: Flourishes Ornamental Elements, Flourishes Sweet Peas
Paper: The Paper Company – Solar White, Bazzill Palo Verde, Bazzill Capers, Bazzill Bling – In the Pink, 140lb Strathmore Watercolor Paper
Ink: Palette – Landscape
Accessories: Spellbinders Sunflower One, Spellbinders Floral Accents, Martha Stewart Lattice Arch edger, Sheer Organdy Ribbon, Pearl, Silver Cord, Vintage Button
Stay tuned this week . . . I hope to be back later this week with a tutorial on how to make those corner perfectly using the Martha Stewart punch!!
Be sure to hop around and see what the other Friends of Flourishes have done on this Ribbon Challenge –
Cindy Haffner
Dee Jackson
Kimberly Crawford
Silke Ledlow
Betty Wright
A little later on this morning I’ll share another post with you for the Our Daily Bread Designs Blog Hop. You won’t want to miss it. Also remember I currently have Blog Candy to offer until noon on Wednesday – be sure to leave your post HERE.
This is just stunning! I love the pink & green & the way you used the ribbon & pearls is SO original & lovely. Breathtaking! :O)
Yup, now THAT is a Becca card. Just beautiful!! I am looking forward to the tutorial on making the corners. I have read and seen other people try to explain it, but that is ANOTHER thing Becca does best!! Linda S. in NE
Yed indeed, I would like to know how you did those corners…looking forward to that post! The card is lovely and as always expertly done!
Jan Castle
beautiful card! and i’m also interested in knowing how to make such a great punched frame!
sandyh
You are always coming up with the most amazing creations.
Thank you so much for being so inspiring.
Another stunner Becca you truly are spoiling us now I shall go away and dream,
thanks for sharing love Susan x
Becca you card is amazing . You must be telepathic I have just acquired a MS punch and was trying to work out how I could do corners with it when I should have been sleeping last night. Becca to the resue :) Look forward to your tutorial cheers :)
Oh my, I just looked at all my typos in the previous message. sorry :( I should have checked before I posted but you get the idea I hope :)
Stunning. How can you call that overkill…it is so luscious and want to learn to do overkill please. lol!
You never fail to amaze me with your unerring talent Becca.
Jenny xxx
another beautiful card
Hugs
Norine
Stunning, can’t wait to see the border tutorial. Thanks for you inspiration.
Beautiful!!!
I don’t know if I will ever get this Blog thing…
another amazing card…
Oh Becca! Your talent never ceases to amaze me! I pre-ordered the spellbinders to be able to make the element on the card you made … I can’t wait to get them so I can make it too! It’s so elegant and beautiful and so useful on so many different themed cards. Thank you for sharing!
Becca, this is truly stunning. I am looking forward to your tutorial too!
I love the Vintage button and the way you used it!
Joan
What a great idea with the ribbon! Beautiful. I love the frame. You are so blessed to have so much talent.
Becca, I’ve loved your “flower” using the Floral Accent SB die, from other cards, and have ordered one for that purpose, can’t wait for it to arrive. I’m so excited about your upcoming tutorial, about getting the corners perfect with the MS punches. Looking forward to it as I do with all your postings.
GORGEOUS, GORGEOUS, GORGEOUS!!!! Did I fail to mention that your card is GORGEOUS?
Becca,
WOW!!!!!! Beautiful. Yep, that one has you written all over it.
Looking forward to the border tutorial.
Hugs,
~~Diane~~
What a adorable card. Its so elegant. your work is amazing!!!
Cynthia
OMG – Becca – you are blowing my mind with this card!!! Drop dead gorgeous!!! WOW!!! Still pickin’ up my jaw of the floor…….:)
Awesome as always. God Bless, Faye
Oh my goodness, Becca………………….how GORGEOUS! I love the use of the ribbon and the various spellbinder dies. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful talent with us! Would love to win the blog candy. Thanks again.
Blessings,
Pat
Hi Becca,
Another fabulous card. I really appreciate the time and effort you spend sharing your talent with us all. I have ordered this particular Martha Stewart punch, I can’t wait to have a wee play.
Hugs,
Trish
Just absolutely beautiful! Love the sheer ribbon and the flower you made with the Spellbinders die.
Have a great day!
June
Beautiful Becca, I love your ribbon, and gorgeous design. Thanks for playing. Hugs Cindy
Becca, this is just stunning!!!! Love the border framing. I am sure you have a tutorial somewhere so I can learn how to do it. Beautiful flower and leaf detailing. LOVE how you did the ribbon!!!! Stunning as always!!!!
I think this is one of your best cards yet. Just beautiful. As soon as I saw it I thought “how does she get the border punched like that” and then I read that you will have a tutorial explaining the process. Great!
Fabulous!
Your card is stunning! I also have been using a lot of pink and green. I just love those 2 colors together. I also just purchased MS punch. I haven’t had times to use it but now I will MAKE time after seeing your card. Can’t wait for the tutorial to appear.
Becca, this is absolutely beautiful.
Gorgeous! Look forward to your tutorial!
TFS.
Wow! So many wonderful details that just really make this card amazing! I love that open border. It that a border punch or purchased? I love it! And the pearls on the leaf just add that special touch. Thanks so much for sharing!
Rene’ Mewes
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speechless
Stunning!
Char in So Cal
So very pretty!
Perfectly punched corners—a dream come true!!!
thank youfor the future tutorial.
Just when I had persuaded myself that I did NOT need the Floral Accent die…..Gorgeous as usual! Thanks Becca!
Thanks for the inspiration and also helping me to incorporate ribbon into my cards. I can’t believe how much I spent on ribbon the other day and it was 1/2 off. LOL. Your card is gorgeous!!!!!
Becca –
You’ve floored me again! Beautiful
Elaine Allen
Gorgeous Becca. I love the ribbon treatment and the fancy brad. Love it.
what an amazing creation. so clean and fresh and so much detail. i love what you’ve done with the spellbinders flourish
Beautiful card!!! I love the ribbon accent and went to my local ribbon store today to find something just like it so that I can make my own. I also Love the border punch and have difficulty with the corners – I’ll be anxiously waiting for your tuitorial. Thank you for sharing … You’re the best!
Hi Becca! Gorgeous! IRIS, SAVED BY GRACE!!!
Good evening, Becca. My, but this is such a strikingly beautiful card. it is so, so unusual in the composition and the use of that wide ribbon is wonderful.
Breathtaking!!
That is one gorgeous card, Becca.
I must get those Spellbinder sets you used. I love what you do with them.
mary l.
You have a few other cards that use these doodleparts (I think that is the spellbinders set) put together to make medallions. I have to share with you that I have purchased many products in hopes of making my own cards using your beautiful ideas.
THANKS BECCA for the inspiration.
I ab-so-lute-ly love the Flourishes background stamp. You made it just peek out from behind the flower, but I see it in many designs and can’t wait to see what else you do with it.
I think the card, of course, is beautiful (me, too).
Very beautiful Becca!
When I grow up I want to be just like “BECCA”! I am so inspired by your God given talents and treasure each of your tutorials. I love your use of the new Flourishes stamps…should get mine this week! I hope I can do justice to them in my cardmaking craft. Keep inspiring us to reach higher!
I need to apologize and make a correction. My post was so incorrect. I am sorry for calling everything the wrong names. The mind gets so confused when you get to be my age. :)
I was telling the truth when I said I have purchased so many products you use and I want to buy a lot of the others. I get them all confused. I called it the wrong spellbinder set and it is a flower, not a medallion. Sorry for mixing things up. Anyway, all your cards, no matter what you use and what you create are BEAUTIFUL.
Thank you.
Holy smokes Becca, I’ve been back to this one 3 times because I just can’t get over how gorgeous it is!! You are beyond amazing! =)
Becca I not sure what`s happening but my posts aren`t getting posted but whatever it is just beautiful as always.
I just love looking at your blog each day. It always inspires me. Thank you so much for sharing your ideas.
Seriously, beautiful!!
Really nice cards!
WOW. You knock my socks of girl!!! My friend Jeannie is getting into the Spellbinders. Looking forward to using hers to see how they work…already know I’ll love them. I’ll have to start saving up to buy my own. Your cards are so beautiful! Thanks.
I just commented on your card on SCS, have to say it here again, just amazing what you did on this card!! ALL elements and their combination just blows me away :)
Oh my gosh. Becca, this is gorgeous. I have got to get that Spellbinder’s Floiral Accent set and give this a try. Love how you use your Martha Stewart border punches. Absolutely beautiful. Love the card before this too; I didn’t have a chance to post a comment on that one. Sorry.
This map is so fantastic, me stops the mouth openly. Absolutely beautifully!
Annette
WOW! Gorgeous! That is one fabulous use of ribbon! I love the little sprial vine you added next to the leaf! Its brilliant!!
Wow!!!
I don`t know what to say…a georgeous, georgeous, georgeous card!
An absolute Beauty!
You did it again. Loved this card. Some day I hope I can be as creative as you. May God continue to bless your talent of creativity and caring! Thanks, Con.
Breathtakingly beautiful Becca! Your talent is never ending! I have to case this one . . . LOL!
BECCA YOUR CARDS ARE JUST BEAUTIFUL. PLEASE KEEP THEM
COMING. CAN’T WAIT FOR THE NEXT ONE. CAN’T WAIT FOR THE
NEXT CARD.