Well I can check lots off of my “rarely” and “never” lists. It seems that those lists are getting a work out these days. Seriously though, I don’t know why I do what I do in cardmaking but to occasionally take something I rarely or never do, and do it . . . is a little bit liberating. You must try it! I only had a moment to spend to put a card together, and really, I found myself both tired and brain dead. I spied a pretty set of stickers that I purchased. I “never” use stickers on cards. I don’t know why but I always feel like it’s cheating. Well never was sent packing on that one, I used a sticker on my card tonight and I think I’ll have to do that again . . . heee! I backed the sticker with Spellbinders Labels Ten and Spellbinders Lotus Pendant and shaped the side of the card with Spellbinders Jumbo Scalloped Border Petite.
I may have made one other side fold card in about the last three years. Does that qualify for rarely? Here again, I have no idea why but it seems kind of silly. I’ll do this again. Maybe it’s habit. Oh here’s my other rarely – when I take pictures, I rarely take less than 15; tonight I took two and used them both in my post.
| SUPPLIES I USED |
| Stamps: None Paper: K&Company Ink: None Accessories: Seam Binding, Pearls, Bazzill Button, Spellbinders Labels Ten, Spellbinders Lotus Pendant, Spellbinders Jumbo Scalloped Border Petite, Lace |
Are there crafting things you rarely or never do? Use them as an excellent opportunity to get a leg up to get out of a rut!! By the way, there is a fabulous sale going on over at the JustRite Stampers site (I jumped in and did my shopping yesterday). In a nutshell, they are clearancing out their inkpad and markers (not Copic), in order to make room for more Spellbinders – some items are 30% to 50% off! (While supplies last :-)) Thats all for me today, thanks for stopping in and I’ll see you soon!!
Stnning as always Becca and love the actual shape of the card!!
Love Sheila xx
Well! Your rarely and nevers seem to work just fine! Love the pink and gold tones together! TFS!
Nevertheless girlie girl.. Sticker or no sticker, this is an absolutely beautiful card! Thanks for blowing “Never or Rarely” out the door! Love your inspiration!
Your card is so pretty! I LOVE my stickers, even though they have gotten a bad rep the last few years. They have managed to inspire me, fill in that gap and finish a project off with just the right little touch so many times. We buy them because something about them draws us in or we wouldn’t have them in the first place so why not add them to our projects and cards. And when I have some that may not fit on a card or LO they get stuck on an envelope or parcel I am sending. (The postal workers love it when I bring a parcel in!)
Thanks for sharing! :)
Your card is so pretty Becca! I love the embellishments you added.
I know stickers have received a bad rep the last few years but I love my stickers. Why else would we be drawn to these pretty, easy to use embellishments if we didn’t like them in the first place? They have helped me finish off many a project, fill in a small gap that was giving me problems or add an extra little touch. And those odd stickers that are always left on a sheet, I add them to an envelope, the top of a letter or note to a friend or on the outside of a parcel when I mail it. They can make quick and pretty gift tags and bookmarks as well when stuck on that little scrap of cardstock left over and then tucked inside a card or book for a gift. And if they really don’t work on anything I am doing, I pass them on to another scrapper or a child who loves stickers! Everyone is happy!
Thanks for sharing! :)
I love the flat lace you use. I need to find some estate sales to find some from old sewing boxes and supplies!
I never use stickers, now I will be watching for them. Great looking card, thanks for sharing. Dianne
Becca,
Beautiful card. The sticker was not a bad thing for this card. Love your honesty. Sometimes you just need to do a quick card. Thanks for sharing.
Never say, “Never”, huh? Having a stamp store for 11 years, I, too, said I would never use stickers. I thought they looked fake compared to the stamped and colored images. I’ve started using them, now, on cards for children. It gets to be a challenge to find just the right image to suit each child. I started buying stickers when the “themed” birthday parties started. I have 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. That makes for a large variety of ages and interests! You were brave to use one on that beautiful card, but everything you do looks great!
Have a blessed day!
Becca, if you didn’t tell us that you used a sticker I would have never known. They make some wonderful stickers these days. Your card has a fabulous look to it today you used colors that I have never used together before and to my surprise it works. I love the use of the lace which softens the look. I also like that you are using stick pins in your art. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-D
The results are beautiful.
Well, you’ve done it again. Inspired a lot of us to think out of the box. Beautiful results for your “rarely or never”.
Love the card, you never dissapoint me. Thanks for sharing.
This is how stickers should be used! I love this one – beautiful job. :)
The quality of stickers seems to have cranked up quite a few notches since I last looked at them Never in my life would I have guessed this was a sticker. It’s a positively charming card; love the pink/gold; ribbon and lace treatment of course, even the sticker is first class.
Oh Becca, you sure are right about that one. There is no place like home.
I am not one to like using stickers on my crafting either – I agree with you that it feels like I’m cheating and some of them are so shiny that it just doesn’t appeal to me. But this card creation is so very lovely. I might have to pull out that “give away” pile of stickers and go through them one more time to see if there are any usable sentiments!
Hee hee, I SO get what you’re saying. ;) What’s wonderful about “living on the edge” in this craft…is that there aren’t considerable consequences. I love it! No one gets hurt…nothing is damaged…it’s like flying without wings. :) I love cardmaking..thank you for always coming up with new ideas and taking risks. You’ve taught me A LOT. ;) Take care~ ;)
Beautiful card!! I am going to try something rare as well….
Hugs
My oh my, what a beautiful card you have made. Love the ovals behind the quote, does it come with that design in it or did you make it, and if you made it how?
Thanks for sharing your gorgeous cards! You sure do inspire me!
Sticker or no sticker, it’s very pretty. If you hadn’t told us, we’d have never known. LOL Edna
No stamp, no ink, but a fabulous looking card. Love the sentiment.
Becca, what fun to know that you don’t use stickers because you feel like you are “cheating”. I am exactly the same way… always feeling like guilty if I use a sticker or background paper that I haven’t done something to in order for it to be my own.
We are good at guilt…you know.
You give me courage to do something quick and easy and looks great too!!!
wink…
elena
Wow that is a beautiful sticker. It goes perfectly with that lovely lace bow and papers to make beautiful card.
Blessings Bernie
Becca!
I NEVER use stickers either!!!!!!! :) Your card looks SOOOO ELEGANT!!!! Must be that gold!!!!!!! VERY NICE!!!!!!!! :)
Beautiful card! Very clever! Still cannot vote in poll. What am I doing wrong???
What a pretty experiment!! This card is just beautiful! Your creativity just shines through-
Becca,
I had to laugh because I never use stickers either. I buy some thinking I will use them with pictures that I take but never do.
Vicky S
Hey Becca, I agree… I never use stickers either, for the same reason! Your sticker is lovely. And I think we must be drinking the same water or something, because I made a card for my grandson Joseph the other day, and I used a sentiment on a vellum sticker! First time in maybe a year! Shame to let all the lovely stickers marking time in their little folder!
Love the card, thanks for sharing.
Jessica
Becca,
I cheat sometimes, most times, doing graphics on the computer and then use dies to emboss or cut out……worked in school for 30 years and being compulsive I had the best graphics in town……hundreds and hundreds along with fonts, oh my.
Thank you for the wonderful card, as you always do for us.
Lauren
I have a few stickers and I like them. I rarely or never use two different patterned papers on one card. I have admired cards made by others using more than one patterned paper, but mine make me look like I must be color blind. LOL
I never use stickers either, but last night I did also because I needed to make the card in less than an hour. It was so freeing to do something I “never” do! I am so excited to do something my Idol Becca did!
So glad you broke your “never” rule and used a sticker! Your
card turned out wonderful! :D
I know what you mean by ‘cheating’ but sometimes time runs away from us and we have to do things we wouldn’t normally do but that’s not so bad, is it? especially when the card turns out as lovely as this one has.
LOL Eileen
I like using stickers when a quick card is needed, you would never know looking at this that it is a sticker, using them with the spellbinders was a great idea, Lovely!
Becca,
I LOVE your rarely and never card!!
Beautiful stickers call out to me – but I haven’t bought any in a long while because…………..I feel the same as you do!!
If you hadn’t told us you used a sticker I never would have known :o)
Hugs, Candy
Thanks so much for the idea, Becca! And, of course your card is absolutely gorgeous! I think I’ll have to dig through my stash for some stickers…heaven knows I have a few thousand ;-)
Have a blessed day,
Barb
Funny you say that about stickers…I feel the same way. Just feels like cheating. I would have never known yours was a sticker
I’m with you Becca! I’ve always felt like using stickers is sort of cheating… but I’ve bought some lately and really do need to USE them! LOL!! Thanks for the nudge!! Your card is lovely, as always!!!!!
Awesome card!! Amazing how when we have no mojo, etc, that doing things we never do, seems to work out so well!!
It doesn’t matter what you make your cards with they are ALWAYS fantastic. Have a wonderful week. Robin B.
Would never know there is a sticker on this card, except that
you told us. It looks elegant, as always. I see you used some
of your Rose colored varigated hand dyed binding for your ribbon.
It looks perfect on this card! Thanks for the video on how to do it.
I too use stickers rarely, but probably more than you do. I find I use them more on kids cards for OWH. I love using different folds and openings on my cards
Beautiful, I love all your projects, always so elegant.
angel hugs
Debby
Becca, your card is lovely. In regard to stickers, I didn’t used to use them either, however, there are some beautifully cut gold (or metallic) stickers available these days, (yours is a good example0 that, in my opinion, add just the right elegance to a card, whether it be a delicate line, a lacey corner, or even an intricatly cut chain or tiny butterfly. The cards I enjoy making lean more toward a Victorian style. I even use some of the tiny “waste” middle pieces, for instance the inside of the links in chains, for just a dot of bling on the tips of punched borders. (Like where you might add a flat backed pearl or gem). There is no extra postage charged for bling from a gilded sticker, and I for one am not ashamed to use them!
The card is delightful Becca. You asked about favorite embelishments, well mine would be the Gelly Roll Sakura glitter pen. Its a small detail that pleases me.
The card is beautiful and you learned to step out with change, Good work.
You asked about favorite embelishments, mine would be the Sakura glitter pen, it adds a delightful detail.
This card is simply gorgeous, whether you spent a minute or an hour! Blessings!
This card is really beautiful and elegant! Hoping this comment makes it through, as I my computer keeps bouncing my comments back to me this morning;-) Blessings!
so beautiful – I love the color tones