Velvety Christmas Greetings

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Card made with Velvet PaperHi there friends!  Can I just tell you that I love the velvet textured scrapbook paper you can purchase, it has the most heavenly texture!  It has been around for many years and for a while I loved it, then I thought it was faddish and now I’m back to the love stage!  The paper was the inspiration for my card today – I just love the decadent feel of the flock and the color is oh so rich.

Paper Bow

I crafted a hand made bow from strips of paper and worked some of the velvety paper into the bow and tails — I also used it for my background.  Normally I would be so miserly with this type of paper, scrimping so as not to waste an inch.  It feels good, today, to use it with abandon!  Not wanting to cover up the detail on the design paper, I simply stamped the sentiment from an Our Daily Bread Designs called Ornaments 2 within the wreath and embossed.  This is not one that will get sent out in an envelope, but is one that will be enclosed in one of the packages I need to send this season.

SUPPLIES I USED
Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs – Ornaments 2
Paper: Recollections – Believe, Paper Pazzazz Velvet Paper, Expedx Brilliant White Cover
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black
Accessories: Recollections Pearl Brad, Embossing Powder

I hope you had a glorious weekend.  As I can, I’m busily working in the background on things that just make my heart sing!  Sharing soon :-)

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  • chaunDecember 4, 2011 - 9:46 pm

    Lovely! The recipient is so lucky!ReplyCancel

  • Jean HempelDecember 4, 2011 - 9:50 pm

    I too love the velvet scrapbook paper, but I always have… but quit using it because no one else was so I felt I was out of touch.. but glad you are back using it and your card is so lovely and it makes a gorgeous frame… love your card and ribbon… a beautiful Christmas card Becca..
    Hugs, JeanReplyCancel

  • Carol RDecember 4, 2011 - 9:54 pm

    Beautiful! From your description of the paper I can almost ‘feel’ the softness of this card. Lovely bow too! Happy Holidays!ReplyCancel

  • DelamaDecember 4, 2011 - 10:03 pm

    I like the card you made and the velvet I just love it. Thank you for sharing.
    Have a great day :)
    DelamaReplyCancel

  • mary lDecember 4, 2011 - 10:04 pm

    Oh! How lovely!!
    We all seem to have a romance with paper.
    All kinds of paper.
    Christmas Blessings to all.
    mary l.ReplyCancel

  • RebekkaDecember 4, 2011 - 10:19 pm

    This is lovely..I love that bow you created.ReplyCancel

  • lizDecember 4, 2011 - 10:33 pm

    Amazing , Breath taking, as always, I just love when I fall in love with a paper and I decided on a card that is deserving of it, it makes my heart sing just as you say.ReplyCancel

  • Kathy KelsheimerDecember 4, 2011 - 11:15 pm

    Becca, What a beautiful card! Thanks for the inspiration…just might have to give this one a try!ReplyCancel

  • Christine Harrop, Oxfordshire, UKDecember 5, 2011 - 2:18 am

    We should follow our hearts shouldn’t we, rather than what fashion dictates or what others think? I too have a pack of velvet papers hidden away in my stash from years ago so I am just off to search it out. Love the card Becca and the very creative bow.ReplyCancel

  • MaryannDecember 5, 2011 - 4:32 am

    Absolutely gorgeous work again here Becca. Love that bow and the entire card is awesome.ReplyCancel

  • Gabriela (Gabi with an Eye)December 5, 2011 - 6:01 am

    What a lovely and festive bow! I wonder if you might know the whereabouts of Jerri Jimenez. She appears to be MIA since last May and I’ve missed her. I thought you might know if she’s alright.ReplyCancel

  • Bonnie WeissDecember 5, 2011 - 6:04 am

    Oh so pretty and oh so ‘Christmasy’.ReplyCancel

  • Donna RDecember 5, 2011 - 6:11 am

    Absolutely beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisDecember 5, 2011 - 6:34 am

    Your card is beautiful Becca. Love the DP and that beautiful bow makes your card look like a package all tied up with a pretty bow. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • Maryellen WebberDecember 5, 2011 - 6:59 am

    This card is amazing Becca! I love the bow you created with the 2 different
    types of paper. You have such wonderful talent, thanks for sharing it with us! :DReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)December 5, 2011 - 9:01 am

    What a great card! That bow! What can I say? It’s terrific. What a lovely shot of Christmas on a dreary Monday morning. Thanks, Becca.ReplyCancel

  • Jean CDecember 5, 2011 - 9:20 am

    Beautiful card. So glad that you are back and posting again. I have missed seeing your beautiful creations.
    JeanReplyCancel

  • MicheleDecember 5, 2011 - 10:50 am

    Love this card Becca. It looks so rich and elegant.
    MicheleReplyCancel

  • TrinaMDecember 5, 2011 - 10:55 am

    Love that fabulous bow made with the velvet paper – really says that Christmas is here. TFS.ReplyCancel

  • Marilyn ClarkDecember 5, 2011 - 11:03 am

    Beautiful card. TFS. Have a great day!ReplyCancel

  • Debbie BDecember 5, 2011 - 12:52 pm

    I hope this means your are feeling better and able to sit for longer periods of time. I know this must be a hard time of year for you but you are not alone. We are all here for you. It may not mean much but we love you and keep you in our prayers year round. God bless you and keep you!ReplyCancel

  • LindylooDecember 5, 2011 - 4:01 pm

    So delightfully different for Christmas. I love the velvet ribbon in the center of the loopy flower, it draws the whole colour scheme together beautifully.
    You are a very talented lady, thank you so much for all the inspiration. I am so pleased to have found your blog, I spend ages just looking through your archive. Take care. Linda (S.Wales, UK)ReplyCancel

  • Vicky SchmidtDecember 5, 2011 - 5:38 pm

    Hi Becca,
    What a beautiful card. I love every part of it. I can’t stamp for a while because of the surgery. When I can I will try this card.
    Hugs
    VickyReplyCancel

  • SusanDecember 6, 2011 - 12:09 am

    Wow — how beautiful. Love that ginormous bow!ReplyCancel

  • conniecrafterDecember 6, 2011 - 9:14 am

    I think I have some of this left somewhere, Beautiful use of it!!ReplyCancel

  • TertiaDecember 6, 2011 - 10:39 pm

    I have been following your blog for a while now and find it so inspiring. Love today’s card.
    Just had to tell you that I was inspired by one of your cards and ‘copied’ it for a friend. I really hope you don’t mind.
    Hugs from South AfricaReplyCancel

  • Cheri WestonDecember 7, 2011 - 8:32 pm

    What a lovely, lovely card!!!ReplyCancel

  • AnneDecember 9, 2011 - 2:55 am

    So rich and tactile! Love it!

    Hugs
    Anne (UK) xReplyCancel

  • Judy SteeleDecember 9, 2011 - 6:43 am

    Thank You for the beautiful creations that you share with us. Love your siteReplyCancel
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