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I was ripe for a simple card and I think this one fits the bill.  This one was half made on my desk before I had to set it aside to work on some commitments last week.  The reason it was half done is because the poppies were just so bold and as you know I’m on a pink and green kick at this point in my life :)  Yes it is bold and I think that’s what make this Autumn Leaves paper both beautiful and striking – as is the scripture on the card – what a powerful reminder!!  The stamp set is one that was released on March 17th to celebrate the one year anniversary of Our Daily Bread Designs and is called Scripture Collection 2.

For this card I simply cut a Spellbinders Labels Four using a reverse stenciling technique (cover the template with a pigment based ink then cut in your die cut machine).   I then stamped my sentiment and popped it up over some ribbon tails, added a button with a black pearl and punched out the name of the verse.  As a final touch, I cut a Spellbinders Blossom, further cut it into quarters and used one quarter in the bottom left hand corner of the card. 

Thank you so much for your kind words while I was away Guest Blogging all week.  I feel like I’m home now, comfy and cozy on familiar ground.   You all are utterly fabulous and I wish you and your families a very blessed Easter.

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Our Daily Bread Designs – Scripture Collection 2
Paper:  Autumn Leaves, The Paper Company – Black, Solar White
Ink:  Black Brilliance, Versacolor Scarlett
Accessories:  Spellbinders Labels Four, Spellbinders Blossom, Button, Ribbon

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  • Beth NormanApril 11, 2009 - 5:06 am

    Oh my good golly. This is so, so nice. I love the bright red poppies. Yes, it is a different look from the pink you like to use. Lovely work!ReplyCancel

  • Joyce across the pondApril 11, 2009 - 5:54 am

    Lovely poppies….for remembrance….bold but beautiful. Becca…..could you elaborate on putting the ink on the die…..not understanding you…is this to create the coloured edge. Thanks.ReplyCancel

  • Kathy LoganApril 11, 2009 - 6:02 am

    tried to locate the paper……..from The Paper Company.

    info appreciated.

    thanks

    Kathy L……..ReplyCancel

  • ValerieCApril 11, 2009 - 6:02 am

    Becca, your work inspires me so. Your words that you were once a stamp collector and now you use them has stuck in my head. I have the largest collection of beautiful stamps and I want to start using them. Your work is so stunning.ReplyCancel

  • pamApril 11, 2009 - 6:14 am

    again, STUNNINGReplyCancel

  • lacyquilterApril 11, 2009 - 6:42 am

    Very pretty. I like how you did the ribbon.ReplyCancel

  • GigiApril 11, 2009 - 6:43 am

    Becca, I also have this paper; bought it because of the poppies. But when it was time to use it on a card, the boldness kept me from actually creating more than one. Your card is beautiful and am going to implement an idea of yours, the corner frame since I recently purchased Spellbinder dies. Blessings and thank you again, from the bottom of my heart, for your continued commitment to share God’s word with the world.ReplyCancel

  • JennyApril 11, 2009 - 6:45 am

    Absolutely amazing, and love the idea of the quartered flower.
    Your work is as inspiring as ever.
    Easter Blessing to you and your family Becca.
    J. xxxReplyCancel

  • CherylQuilts at SCSApril 11, 2009 - 6:57 am

    This is gorgeous! Love the rich, vibrant colors…and of course, what a great Scripture verse!ReplyCancel

  • MarianApril 11, 2009 - 6:58 am

    How stunning! I love it. Easter Blessings to you and your family. I hope your Easter is full of peace. (Missed your posts last week :) )
    MarianReplyCancel

  • Marilyn ClarkApril 11, 2009 - 7:21 am

    Beautiful card! Enjoy your work and am passing on your web site to my friends to enjoy.

    God bless you and yours. HE IS RISEN!ReplyCancel

  • NancySApril 11, 2009 - 7:43 am

    So beautiful, Becca, so elegant…so vibrant. TFS another true work of art. God bless you and your family and Happy Easter.ReplyCancel

  • Amy JohnsonApril 11, 2009 - 8:16 am

    What a gorgeous card! I love the boldness of the colors and I never would have thought of just using beautiful designer paper as my image instead of a stamp. But it looks fantastic!ReplyCancel

  • DianeApril 11, 2009 - 8:21 am

    Becca,
    Beautiful card. Happy Easter my friend.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • Debbie OlsonApril 11, 2009 - 8:35 am

    Love the bold color here, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • Jacqueline FrisbieApril 11, 2009 - 8:37 am

    Oh Becca,

    You have outdone yourself on this card. The colors are so vivid and just beautiful and I love the Scripture cards. What a beautiful and outstanding card.ReplyCancel

  • ChrisApril 11, 2009 - 9:07 am

    Very striking. I love the boldness of the poppies. I’m glad that you got back to finishing it for us to drool over! Lovely!ReplyCancel

  • Susan GApril 11, 2009 - 9:20 am

    Love the combination of the colors. Very striking!ReplyCancel

  • SuziApril 11, 2009 - 9:25 am

    Easter blessings to you and yours! He is risen indeed!ReplyCancel

  • Karen ArthurApril 11, 2009 - 9:27 am

    I love your card and the bold look of red/black and white. Of course, the saying is perfect. Praise the Lord, He is risen.ReplyCancel

  • Lavonne (tweetygirl)April 11, 2009 - 9:38 am

    Becca, love the card! But especially love the verse. I’m looking into getting both of those sets.
    Thanks!ReplyCancel

  • Elaine AllenApril 11, 2009 - 9:51 am

    Becca –

    What a lovely card! Fabulous as always. Wishing you and yours and blessed Easter.

    Elaine AllenReplyCancel

  • Janet CastleApril 11, 2009 - 10:06 am

    Bold is also beautiful…your card falls into both categories! I really like the way you added the ribbon – just right!
    Jan CastleReplyCancel

  • Linda S. in NEApril 11, 2009 - 11:00 am

    Becca, Welcome home! We’re glad you’re back. Linda S. in NEReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)April 11, 2009 - 11:23 am

    Becca,

    Gorgeous card. Fabulous week you had over on the Just Rite Blog, I loved everything you posted over there! Awesome stuff!

    Hugs,

    Lisa A.ReplyCancel

  • KarliApril 11, 2009 - 11:36 am

    Swooon- so pretty. I LOVE this paper. I bought my stacks (emphasis on the plural) at Michaels. It was love at first sight. I know they’re on clearance right now so I actually bought more. I enjoyed the projects you showcased at Just Right- as usual. Happy Easter!ReplyCancel

  • DiannaApril 11, 2009 - 11:46 am

    Thank you for posting this card. I am new to stamping, became a Stampin Up demonstrator, but have been trying to find sources for Christian themed/based stamps. I am so glad you shared where the stamp was from. Love your card by the way, being in California will have to find some of that paper too.

    DiannaReplyCancel

  • Erika TaylorApril 11, 2009 - 12:23 pm

    Thank you for always giving me such inspiration Becca. Happy Easter to you and yours. God BlessReplyCancel

  • paulaApril 11, 2009 - 7:23 pm

    what a great technique of using pigment ink on the spellbinders die! i don’t have labels four yet, but i can’t wait to try it with one, two, or three! the dp on this card is so vibrant! the sentiment is wonderful – this would be the perfect sentiment to use on many of the cards i make (sympathy, inspirational) thank you for sharing your incredible talent.
    pkeReplyCancel

  • Jill FagerholmApril 12, 2009 - 1:51 am

    Stunning!!!! My favourite flowers! Happy Easter!
    JillxReplyCancel

  • Patty RApril 12, 2009 - 3:51 am

    Becca,
    Easter Blessings to you and yours. Per usual your card is just beautiful, I missed you last week, loved your guest work, but missed seeing your amazing and inspirational cards every morning. PattyReplyCancel

  • JennyApril 12, 2009 - 4:11 am

    Hi Becca, what a beautiful card, as always. I gotta try that reverse stenciling technique. Thank you for sharing and giving us so much inspirition. Easter blessings to you and your family.
    Jenny xReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterApril 12, 2009 - 6:22 am

    that paper is fantastic for a striking background, great verse and love the use of the ribbon and such neat idea for the corner embellishment!ReplyCancel

  • JanineApril 12, 2009 - 7:49 am

    FAbulous Becca!! Have a wonderful Easter day!!ReplyCancel

  • KelleyApril 13, 2009 - 1:30 am

    Bold is beautiful!!!ReplyCancel

  • Linda BandowApril 13, 2009 - 12:51 pm

    An eye popper! That paper is Faboo! As usual you have created a winner! Hope you had a blessed Easter.ReplyCancel

  • Judy RozemaApril 13, 2009 - 6:16 pm

    Totally stunning!!!ReplyCancel

  • LazyKayApril 15, 2009 - 12:50 pm

    Such beautiful work – LOVE the deep red and the quote.

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