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Best Wishes

Posted by Becca Feeken on Saturday, August 23rd, 2008

I had this frame in my mind for days so I finally sat down to try to figure it out.  I knew that I wanted a dressy card and I think the eyelet border punch played into it well.  I cut strips of eyelet border and mitered the edges to make a frame, then I went back and punched the slits with the Fiskars Leave it to Weaver border punch.   Once the slits were done, I taped the frame together on the back and then scored above and below the slits with my ScorPal just to give a little bit more definition and to repeat the border.  The royal blue ribbon is woven in one piece through the card and tied into a bow where the ends meet and large pearl brads added to each corner.  The eyelet frame is popped up on a blue foil frame panel which is popped up on a gold foil frame panel - each with a cut out using my square nestie.   The sentiment is gold embossed on base card where it will show through the window - the eyelet frame is popped up onto the base card.

 

The card is finished by adding ribbon on the bottom.  I tied knots just for something different.  If you can’t tell, I’m on a foil kick…I have a bit in my stash but noticed that Walmart is selling fun new colors so I’ll have to try them too.  Craft your heart out this weekend!

Supplies:
Stamps:  Sentiment - Rubber Stampede
Paper:  Blue Foil, Gold Foil, Fabriano Acquarello 90 lb Watercolor
Ink:  Versamark
Accessories:  Large Pearl Brads, Fiskars Eyelet Embossing Border Punch, Fiskars Leave it to Weaver Border Punch, Nestabilities, Ribbon, Gold Embossing Powder

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24 Responses to “Best Wishes”

  1. lengowon 24 Aug 2008 at 6:04 am 1

    Becca - Your ideas is amazing !!!!

    Beatifull card - like everything your works .

    Salute !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  2. Stefanieon 24 Aug 2008 at 6:31 am 2

    WoW! That is a lot of detail and it turned out gorgeous. TFS :)

  3. Donnaon 24 Aug 2008 at 7:16 am 3

    This card is just gorgeous, such detail. What great idea for making a frame using the border punch.

  4. Barbon 24 Aug 2008 at 7:31 am 4

    Becca, you are brilliant!!!! This frame is absolutely gorgeous and the card is so stunning! I love the colors of white, royal, and gold together. Did you know that white represents purity, royal blue represents royalty and priesthood, and gold represents the glory of God? This combination always makes me think of ‘forgiven’ (white) ’saints’ (royal) ‘in Christ’ (gold) :). Have a blessed week!

  5. Qon 24 Aug 2008 at 7:44 am 5

    Wow - beautiful card and I love the way you used the two punches to create a spectacular frame!

  6. Denise ~ Paper Ponderingson 24 Aug 2008 at 8:19 am 6

    WOW!!! This is wonderful!

  7. MrsHon 24 Aug 2008 at 8:20 am 7

    Good afternoon, Becca. Just love your card and the innovative way you’ve used 2 punches. I have those punches, too, so may have to try this out for size. TFS

  8. Jenniferon 24 Aug 2008 at 9:31 am 8

    What a beautiful card!

  9. Pansy Joneson 24 Aug 2008 at 9:38 am 9

    This card is simply amazing. I love the colors and it is just so beautiful. Your ideas are amazing.

    I look forward everyday to your amazing cards, they are great inspiration for me to see. Thanks for sharing your amazing talent.

  10. Ronon 24 Aug 2008 at 10:07 am 10

    Becca,

    I’ve been a fan for a while - don’t remember how I first found out about your site, but I look forward to visiting every couple of days to see what new creation you’ve come up with. Your cards are gorgeous! I wanted you you to know that I’ve just posted my latest card on my site and I’ve given you credit for the inspiration. Thank you for all that you do!

  11. Ronon 24 Aug 2008 at 10:07 am 11

    Oops! meant to provide a link just in case you wanted to take a look!
    http://www.randomdoorways.com/random_workspace/art_blog/Entries/2008/8/24_A_Wedding_Card.html

  12. Darlene (SCS:akronstamperdpk)on 24 Aug 2008 at 10:32 am 12

    This is gorgeous!!! GREAT thinking on this layout!! The royal blue is so stunning … really makes all the detail *pop*! Thanks for sharing!!

  13. Loni Reynoldson 24 Aug 2008 at 2:06 pm 13

    Becca, aren’t you so clever! This is beautiful.

  14. Laurieon 24 Aug 2008 at 3:56 pm 14

    Becca, you come up with some of the most beautiful cards barring none! I just love this and the attention that you gave it to make sure that everything lined up nicels. Stunning and elegant.

  15. Kim Bon 24 Aug 2008 at 7:35 pm 15

    Oh my! You create such beautiful artwork! Absolutely gorgeous!

    BTW, I left you something on my blog!

    Happy Stamping!

  16. Judy (StampingQueenJAR)on 24 Aug 2008 at 9:15 pm 16

    Becca, this is just gorgeous! I love the frame and the design it has!! Beautiful and creative, as always!

  17. Abra Leahon 24 Aug 2008 at 9:36 pm 17

    GORGEOUS!!!! I love Barb’s comment - it is perfect for your card. :)

  18. Lisa D. Athaon 24 Aug 2008 at 9:40 pm 18

    Oh Wow! This one especially caught my attention, it reminds me of my wedding, as it was Royal Blue. Absolutely beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing it with us. Love it more than I can say!

  19. Janineon 25 Aug 2008 at 7:21 am 19

    HOLY MOLEY GIRL!!! Just beautiful!!! I must have been asleep or something. Look at all the comments ahead of me…
    The altered box is so pretty too.
    Hope you have a great week.

    Janine

  20. Joanion 25 Aug 2008 at 8:50 am 20

    How very pretty! I love how that blue ribbon just “pops” against the white. So very pretty Becca.
    Hugs,
    Joani

  21. Troy Louiseon 25 Aug 2008 at 11:48 am 21

    This is just beautiful - love your ribbon knots, the colors, everything. The frame idea is super.

  22. Cathy B.on 25 Aug 2008 at 1:32 pm 22

    It is amazing to me how day-in-and-day-out you always have something so beautiful to share!

  23. Dawnon 26 Aug 2008 at 3:39 pm 23

    Oh my Word - as I browse down I don’t know what I’m gonna see next everything is just so wonderful!

  24. Cora Harkinson 02 Sep 2008 at 4:35 pm 24

    Becca,
    You really inspired me with this one. It is just beautiful. I hope it is OK I copied your frame on this card. I gave you credit and a link on my blog.
    http://www.paperflowers1.blogspot.com

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