First of all, let me say that the StampingTop50 situation has been resolved and there are no longer any warnings when trying to access www.amazingpapergrace.com. I was unable to get to the area on my blog to change this because I’m traveling and was not in a secure area. I’ve done scans to both my computer and my site and all come up clean. It was indeed a problem with StampingTop50 and not my blog. Now, back to the regular craft stuff I love . . . sweet blog friends, you’ll call me crazy but I’m always looking for a new style of card and today I’m high five-ing the dogs (my only companions on this rainy day) because I overcame a little stumbling block that almost made me trash this card. I’m so in love with the new expandable Spellbinders patterns so for my card front I used Spellbinders™ Grateful Lattice. I wanted to be able to see through the lattice like really looking though lattice in a gsrden so I used a gorgeous new background stamp by JustRite Papercrafts called French Rose Background. Below is what it looks like laying down or coming out of the envelope. Did you notice that there is no place to handwrite something to the recipient? Well, this had me stumped for a little bit, so follow along :-)
Below is the ‘faux’ inside of the card. I didn’t want to try to stamp the background stamp twice, I added a border at the top using Spellbinders™ A2 Bracket Borders One. You’ll notice a little notch there on the bottom?
Below I’m flippping the layer up so you can see the ‘real’ inside of the card. I made that notch so that the recipient will know there is another layer.
So then underneath I can write my wishes; a fully functional card, but yet a way to showcase a truly wonderful background. The Grateful Lattice is one of my favs!! I used the Spellbinders™ Back to Basics Tags for the cute little tag on the front that holds my sentiment (from the Enjoy the Day set) and used a different tag from the same set to cut the half oval notch on the bottom of the card. Today my lesson is to keep at it, and persevere – there’s always a solution, it’s just waiting for you to find it!
| SUPPLIES I USED |
| Stamps: JustRite Papercrafts – French Rose Background, Enjoy the Day Paper: Neenah Classic Crest – Natural White. Ink: Versafine Black Onyx Accessories: Spellbinders™ Grateful Lattice, Spellbinders™ A2 Bracket Borders One, Spellbinders™ Back to Basics Tags, May Arts Silk Ribbon, Maya Roads Triple Pearl Pin, Recollections Flat Pearls, Recollections Button, Darice Pearls, Bow Maker |
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What a gorgeous card and a great idea. I’m glad you didn’t trash the card and kept working on a solution. Beautiful!!
Becca, Becca once again you amaze me! What a clever idea! love using the lattice as you did and I am heading right to Just Rite to order that stamp!
Beautiful card like all your other work. You and your work are an inspiration and I have added to my craft addiction because of it!
WAUW this is soo gorgeous Becca. I totally love, how you had this look in the end, just stunning work hun.
Absolutely gorgeous. Love your coloring on the roses.
Gorgeous!!! Leave it to our Becca to figure out how to make a new kind of card. You are brilliant, Dear Becca, no other way to say it. This is just a fabulous card!
EEEKK WOW! Gorgeous!
Beautiful – Beautiful-Beautiful…..as always ! Clever idea for the notch at bottom. thanks for sharing and making such a beautiful card.
Gorgeous work – clever insert design! Nicola x
That’s gorgeous! I love the lattice work die cut.
AMAZING PAPER GRACE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Never give up for you will always have God to guide you to finish what you start!! This is totally beautiful!
Hugs
Mstgane
Ann
If anyone could come up with a clever solution, it would be you! Gorgeous card!
Gorgeous, great inspiration, I just ordered this die today!!!
Beautiful card, I am thinking this would make a nice Mother’s day card as my Mom loves her flower garden! You always come up with such wonderful ideas, and what a great solution for the inside of the card.
SUPERB CARD BECCA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) I LOOOOOOOOOOOVE IT !!!!!!!!!!!! :) I AGREE with your lesson for today!!!!!!!! :)
Your card is so beautiful. I have the Fancy Lattice S5-152. What is the difference between the Fancy Lattice and the Greatiful Lattice? I would like to try to make a card like this one.
What an ingenious solution. This card is so lovely! It feels like you are looking at a beautiful garden through a delicate lattice…which is exactly what you intended. Adding the hidden greeting page was brilliant. I love the stamping and coloring you did on the inside…and that gorgeous pink bow. What a treasure!
Oh Becca, your cards only get better & better! Gorgeous!
Beautiful card! I love looking through the lattice fence to see the next layer.
GASP!!! That’s totally breathtaking. I’ve seen the Lattice used, but nothing as gorgeous as yours. It’s definitely on my wish list. Thanks for your wonderful inspiration.
Becca, This card truly proves that you are….
Always showing us new techniques
Making the world a little brighter with your cards
Astonishing us on a daily basis
Zooming in to show us the detail of your cards
Inventive with coloring
Never disappoint us with your creativity
Gorgeous cards are your passion
And for all this I thank you !!!!!!!!!!!!
(Hint: first letter spells the word.) ,
Oh Becca — your lattice card is fabulous! I just love your creativity and the way you pull your cards together. You continue to amaze me!
Very unique!! Love it!
Thank you, thank you. I have always loved the cards that have an open area in the front but have never done one because, as you said there is no place to write a salutation. Now there is a way to do this! This could even be used if the front has a large transparent area on it. I love it.
I can’t believe you can do so much while you are traveling! Kudos to you! I saw another craft blog had the same problem as you, if that’s any consolation. :o) I love the faux inside! What a wonderful idea! Again, I have learned from you! Thank you!
You’re so clever Becca. A stunning card as always. Love it. Thank you for sharing.
Very good solution for writing a note on the card. Very clever. Thanks for taking care of that StampingTop50 problem. I saw it last night. It’s always something in this computer age. Glad you got it fixed.
Another stunning idea, love the look of this card. Take care and God bless….. denice
Love this lattice die. Think it is the best die i have bought. You have made a fabulous card
What a wonderful card! Dimensional and functional all at once! Very nice! It really gives me some much needed inspiration.
Becca
I just love all your cards. I don’t think I’ve ever seen less than the best from you. You’re a true artist and smart too. All those tips about the punches and just so many tutorials and Becca Bits. Love you’re site and always glad to come and visit. Don’t always get a chance to comment but I’m always here checking in on you and what the lesson will be for the day. Thank you Becca for all your wonderful tips and tricks and inspiration.
Bless you and you are a gift to this art form.
pat
Gorgeous Becca – 2 more items to add to my wish list!!! You are so inspirational…. Happy crafting.
Crafty hugs
Heather (UK)
x
A beauty of a card with such a clever solution to the insert. I have created similar cards with cut away fronts on to a pretty background and ended up putting the greeting/sentiment on the back of the card, as I was stumped as to how to resolve this dilemma. I love your way much better, it finishes it perfectly and the clever idea of adding a notch to draw the attention to the message below, so cleverly.
Thanks so much for all the beautiful inspiration and clever ideas.
I’m glad the computer glitch is sorted now too.
I have always loved these see through dies but always just adhered it to the under paper. Your solution solves the problem of hiding beautiful printed paper so well. I even thought of putting a tab off to the right of the printed paper with a sentiment on top and flipped with my signature. But, I like this solution so much that I am going to try it myself. Thanks for the inspiration as this card is just beautiful.
I love your card! So clever, so lovely, ao unique, so gorgeous. Becca, you outdid yourself on this one…and that says a lot!
You’re not only a talented card maker but you’re also very innovative and resourceful, Becca! I always thrill at seeing your beautiful designs. I just wish I had enough money to buy all of those wonderful dies you use.
Love it!
I love this card. It is so awesome! Such a great idea! Thanks for sharing.
Just gorgeous! Love it x
Hi Becca
I find that glitter goes everywhere in my stamping room and have started using a swiffer to clean it up. It works great just like a glitter magnet.
Annie
your cards are very elegant and so beautiful your work is so outstanding I really love looking at your work linda little
I love all of your exquisite designs. Can you tell me where to find one of the card holders with the spikes? They look antique and I would love to have several for displays. Thanks so much.
Can you tell me where I can find a card holder with the spikes? They look antique. Thanks so much.
First of all this is gorgeous! But the little pull up so you can write your message underneath is ingenious!!!
Deanne :)
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! This style of card has become a favorite but trying to ” cover” the inside so the writing would not show was becoming frustrating! Such a simple yet elegant solution! No wonder I stalk, umm follow you! Many blessings Becca.
Hermoso y delicado trabajo en la tarjeta.
Me gusto mucho.
Abrazos, Myrna