I’m  sharing a Christmas card with you today.  I’m so loving this new Spellbinders Labels 2 Die that  I didn’t waste any time trying it out!   It lends itself very easily to framing an item.  I’m also trying out one of the new sentiments from one of the November released sets from Our Daily Bread Designs – Joy to the World.  This set comes with five sentiments and one image.  It proves to be very versatile because you can substitute any of the sentiments in the set with Christmas cards you are making this season!

This paper, is some that I passed up in Target several times, talking myself out of it because I have plenty of other.  After I couldn’t stand it, I went back to get it and yep, you guessed it, it was gone.  I tried two Targets for a couple of weeks and managed to get it.  It’s almost my favorite Christmas design paper this year.  It’s a light weight paper, but I backed it with 90lb watercolor to make it the same weight as cardstock.

To make the card, I constructed a background from two sheets of Design Paper, added the corner pieces with my Home Pro LR Corner Press and attached the panel to the base of my card with mounting tape.  Then I cut the Label 2 while at the same time cutting  the inside Spellbinders Classic Square, Large, then ran the pair back through to emboss them.  Everything was then sponged with Antique Linen Distress Ink.  I threaded the ribbon up and over the frame, under my bird and wreath then back up and over the frame and secured it with sticky dots.  The final touch was a Spellbinders Tag 5 with this beautifully, elegant calligraphy sentiment from Our Daily Bread Designs.

I usually stamp several of the images that I’m going to be working with on a card.  You know why!  You never know what will happen and lately I have been the poster child for Murphy’s Law.   Just last night I was working on an image that I spent oh, about and hour and a half between picking inks, trying embossing, stamping and then finally watercoloring the image.  It was beautiful but when I went to mask it and overstamp it with a script stamp, the ink I was using smeared when I rubbed my hand across the picture.  Arrggh!  Well, I was flying without a net as they say so the next time around, I stamped two.  Well that was a long way around to tell you that I learned (well really, relearned) my lesson and on this card I stamped two of the bird in the wreath images.  Since I had one left over, I though it would look perfectly sweet on the inside of the card.  I know, lots of people make this an art – – you know, putting things inside the card.  Well I’m flirting here and if I’m not careful, I’m liable to get hooked.  Here is the inside of the card:

Supplies:
Stamps:  Our Daily Bread Designs – Sentiment, Bird and Wreath – Basic Grey
Paper:  Fa La La – Making Memories, 140 lb Watercolor Swathmore
Ink:  SU Always Artichoke, Antique Linen Distress Ink
Accessories:  Spellbinders Labels 2 Die, Spellbinders Tags 5, Spellbinders Classic Square Large, Ribbon, Brads, Corners, Tombow Markers

Take care and I’ll see you tomorrow!!

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  • cherylNovember 12, 2008 - 8:53 am

    This is just beautiful Becca. And thank you for the great idea with the Spellbinder labels. I have this set but just haven’t been able to do anything with them that have turned out to be Sharing Worthy!ReplyCancel

  • Michelle JadaaNovember 12, 2008 - 9:05 am

    What a lovely stamp!!Nice colours too,thanks for sharing.

    wish i had the spellbinders,oh well put it on my wish list ,maybe someday.ReplyCancel

  • JanineNovember 12, 2008 - 9:42 am

    Beautiful Becca!! I love that wreath.. As a matter of fact it is on an acrylic block sitting on my desk… I will have to try to recreate this card.
    The place where I shop up here still hasn’t received it’s order of new Nestabilities and I hate to order from somewhere else yet because as soon as I do they will arrive.!!
    Take card and have a great day!ReplyCancel

  • Shirley LeeNovember 12, 2008 - 9:49 am

    Stunning card, Becca. Love what you did with the square Nestabilities. Didn’t realize you could put two of the dies together as you did. Ah, ha! Your result is beautiful as always. Love visiting your site.
    Shirley Lee
    Roseville, CAReplyCancel

  • ToshNovember 12, 2008 - 9:56 am

    This is a real Stunner Becca!! I love what you’ve done with that Labels II diecut!! And the ribbon treatment is fabulous!! I have to agree with you too….that paper is fantastic. I don’t know how you passed by it the first time. LOLReplyCancel

  • AngelNovember 12, 2008 - 9:59 am

    OOohhhh….I love the dimension here, Becca!!!ReplyCancel

  • Cindy HaffnerNovember 12, 2008 - 10:01 am

    Beautiful Becca, I have that die on order, hope to get it soon.ReplyCancel

  • lengowNovember 12, 2008 - 10:05 am

    Amazing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Sammie BryantNovember 12, 2008 - 10:06 am

    What a great card as usual! I would never think of mixing the two patterns you used but it works and looks gorgeous. I guess I’ll just have to keep looking at blogs like yours and learn how to do it. Great job, and thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Gay FerlandNovember 12, 2008 - 10:35 am

    Oh, oh, oh my!!! Beautiful art!!!
    Bless you!
    GayReplyCancel

  • TracyNovember 12, 2008 - 11:10 am

    This is just gorgeous! I love everything about this card.ReplyCancel

  • KarenNovember 12, 2008 - 11:17 am

    What a beautiful card!! I love it, and I recognized the paper right away because I just ordered some a few weeks ago. I just checked my source and it is still listed. It is by Making Memories, “Fa La La” and the source is ScrapSupply.com. Your card is beautiful and now I’ll have to order more Nesties. :)ReplyCancel

  • JoyNovember 12, 2008 - 11:25 am

    You are INSANE – this is so stunning I just can’t even begin to express it.ReplyCancel

  • kimNovember 12, 2008 - 11:31 am

    OK, so now THIS IS MY FAVORITE!!!!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Cathy YoungNovember 12, 2008 - 12:50 pm

    Wow! This is an awesome card. I love all of it. What a great idea with how you added the ribbon. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful creations with us!ReplyCancel

  • NoelleNovember 12, 2008 - 1:04 pm

    I’m looking forward to receiving my Christmas Card, as always. This is lovely, almost victorian. Being your sister does have perks.ReplyCancel

  • Paola NormanNovember 12, 2008 - 2:09 pm

    Simply gorgeous and so festive. You are an amazingly talented card desiginer!ReplyCancel

  • Megan LockNovember 12, 2008 - 3:27 pm

    This is simply gorgeous.ReplyCancel

  • DianeNovember 12, 2008 - 3:59 pm

    Becca,
    Another beautiful card. TFS

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • Robin KirkpatrickNovember 12, 2008 - 5:26 pm

    Becca, your cards are always stunning, but this one really takes the cake! I love the ribbon treatment, the label and square combination and that delicious paper. I’ll have to get myself some of that! Can’t wait til my Nestie order arrives tomorrow, although I didn’t order this particular set and now I’m re-thinking that decision! Thanks for sharing!ReplyCancel

  • katieNovember 12, 2008 - 5:48 pm

    OMG this is the best ad I have ever seen for nestabilities and I want to get them NOW. Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Cindy H.November 12, 2008 - 5:51 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous!!! I love everything about it!! TFSReplyCancel

  • Marlou McAleesNovember 12, 2008 - 5:55 pm

    wow!!! absolutely stunning Becca :)ReplyCancel

  • KarenNovember 12, 2008 - 6:58 pm

    I love seeing your beautiful creations, so I left something for you on my blog. :)ReplyCancel

  • Gail S.November 12, 2008 - 8:08 pm

    Beautiful card! I have to admit the papers really caught my eye. Glad you used them….they are beautiful. I love the whole card, you did a fantastic job!!ReplyCancel

  • patonslakeNovember 12, 2008 - 8:45 pm

    Lovely card. What stamp company makes the bird and wreath?ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)November 12, 2008 - 9:13 pm

    Becca,

    Absolutely Stunning! I love what you did with the ribbon. Also, since you had some trouble with the new posts getting emailed awhile back I thought I should let you know that I did not get the card (email) that you posted on November 10th. I’m not sure what is up, but I thought I would let you know.

    God Bless,

    Lisa A.ReplyCancel

  • JenniferNovember 12, 2008 - 9:43 pm

    GORGEOUS! I love, love, love the layout, the wreath, the ribbon, and that paper. I’m going to *have* to look for that paper at Target.ReplyCancel

  • Keri Lee SereikaNovember 13, 2008 - 4:52 am

    Another GORGEOUS card! I love that inside!ReplyCancel

  • wendypNovember 13, 2008 - 6:08 am

    WOW!!! Your cards always amaze me! Such attention to detail. This is just stunning!!!ReplyCancel

  • Karen from OntarioNovember 13, 2008 - 6:25 am

    Just a fantastic card….just love the colours and papers that you used.ReplyCancel

  • Kay McBrideNovember 13, 2008 - 12:51 pm

    hey becca another beautiful card, i like that paper too. I really like what u did with the nest. it turned out really nice. thanks for sharing
    kayReplyCancel

  • ChristineCreationsNovember 13, 2008 - 6:06 pm

    Your ribbon treatment….FABULOUS! What a gorgeous crisp yet warm creation!ReplyCancel

  • Linda BandowNovember 13, 2008 - 6:18 pm

    Bekka, this is just elegant…..I want to go home and set fire to my cards. I have been lusting after the Nests but just cannot spend the $ right now……maybe next year.ReplyCancel

  • Debbie OlsonNovember 13, 2008 - 6:31 pm

    Oh, Becca! is this ever gorgeous. . . I wish I lived near you–I’d love to watch you work! :-)ReplyCancel

  • paulaNovember 13, 2008 - 9:14 pm

    this card is gorgeous! love all the elements – paper, design, ribbon, and the nestabilitie shapes. just wonderful. you are so talented!ReplyCancel

  • MarilynNovember 13, 2008 - 11:49 pm

    Finally, a blog that showcases really beautiful and inspirational cards. These are gorgeous. I am fairly new to your blog. I really appreciate that you post quite often and always have something new to share.

    I am new to nestabilities and still discovering all the possibilities these have to offer. I have the large scalloped oval set and hope to be adding more to my collection.

    Thanks again for sharing your talents

    God Bless.ReplyCancel

  • MrsHNovember 14, 2008 - 5:33 pm

    A stunning card, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • AlienAnessaNovember 15, 2008 - 12:08 am

    This seriously has to be one of the most appealing cards I’ve ever seen! It’s amazing! You did such a gorgeous job choosing the papers, the ribbon and what you did with it, wow, just everything! You inspire me!ReplyCancel

  • Jerri jimenezNovember 15, 2008 - 8:15 am

    Oh my gosh, this is just beyond anything I’ve seen! You’re just incredible! Thank you so much for sharing your incredible talent with us! I’m sitting here in reverent awe!ReplyCancel

  • Charlene Austin (Willow01)November 17, 2008 - 11:59 pm

    Seriously….S-T-U-N-N-I-N-G!!

    I am so dying waiting for my preorder of the new Spellbinders Labels! Dying!ReplyCancel

  • […] based on a sketch I cased on Becca’s blog, for Alex, a friend of mine in Rockville, MD. He recently had a pretty terrible bicycle accident, several surgeries, has lots of rehab ahead, so I want him to have a special card. The base is standard white cardstock, topped with Paper Studio textured cardstock, and Cosmo Cricket Love Notes paper on top of that. The frame and inset are from the Love Notes die cut sheet, and I sent the frame through the AlienBug (Cuttlebug) with the textile embossing folder. “Thinking of You” is a heat-embossed Studio G stamp, as is “you are special,” and the ribbons are from (I believe) Joann’s or Hobby Lobby. Thanks for looking! […]ReplyCancel

  • Chris MottNovember 20, 2008 - 7:51 am

    Wow Becca! Every piece you make is absolutely stunning. This is so truly beautiful! Thanks for all your inspirations. I love your ribbon placements!ReplyCancel

  • BridgetNovember 25, 2008 - 6:50 pm

    Bekah,

    I just love to visit your site. Each day that you post my friend and I discuss your posted card. Each day I say “this one is my favorite”. LOL Ok, so I can’t see to pick just one favorite! You create the most beautiful cards that I have ever seen. Thank you so much for sharing them with the rest of us. I look forward to many more favorites.

    Cheers,
    BridgetReplyCancel

  • Nancy MashburnOctober 6, 2010 - 4:32 pm

    I just came across this. I don’t know how I missed it when you first did it but this is absolutely georgeous (maybe I didn’t know you then
    :-) I get so many of my ideas from you and people think I’m talented. I always give credit to you, however.ReplyCancel

 

I’m back to share one of the fabulous new sets from Our Daily Bread Designs – Psalm 23.   I selected the current Sketch Challenge 201 on SCS specifically because I thought this stamp would serve as a wonderful focal point.  The stamped image is framed with a hand embossed flourish and piercing following the pattern from an Ornare Template – these are also in stock at Our Daily Bread Designs. On the card I used two patterned design papers and one solid linen; these were all muted by smudging with SU Close to Cocoa ink and finished off by a ribbon and glue on brads.

C

Supplies:
Stamps:  Our Daily Bread Designs – Psalm 23
Paper:  140lb Watercolor, The Paper Company – Color Connect Stripe Ivory, Color Connect Elegant Leaf Ivory, Cream White, Bazzill Bling
Ink: Martha Stewart – Brown Stone, SU Close to Cocoa
Accessories:  Ornare Template, Ribobn, Flat Brads

The blog candy offered last week has been claimed!!  The winner has emailed me to claim her prize – Thanks so much for registering!!

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  • Joan FrickerNovember 11, 2008 - 6:15 am

    Oh wow Becca, this is stunning. I love the colors and the layering. It is just beautiful! Which Ornare Piercing Template did you use? It looks like it is a must have item. Great job on this card!

    JoanReplyCancel

  • Gidget-TrishNovember 11, 2008 - 6:28 am

    This card is just stunningly beautiful. You said all the layers were “muted by smudging” with ink. Does this mean that you sponged the ink onto the card? It looks so subtle in the picture that I wondered how it was done. I’m sorry if you’ve answered this somewhere in here a while ago. I’m new here. Thanks.
    TrishReplyCancel

  • kimNovember 11, 2008 - 6:48 am

    Beautiful! I love the ‘feeling’ this card creates.ReplyCancel

  • JanineNovember 11, 2008 - 6:51 am

    Just beautiful Becca!! I love the layers and the Ornare template adds the perfect touch!!
    Janine ***ReplyCancel

  • lengowNovember 11, 2008 - 6:56 am

    I love this Psalm !!!

    ” THE Lord is my shepherd !!!! ”

    This is motto of my live.

    And card beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    God bless You – Becca !!!!!!!!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • sandyh50November 11, 2008 - 8:19 am

    What a beautiful card! I am going to have to buy this stamp!ReplyCancel

  • Chris R.November 11, 2008 - 10:47 am

    Beautiful!! I, too, would like to know which Ornare template you used. Did you have a template for the hand-embossed flourish or did you do it by hand? I love your stunning designs!ReplyCancel

  • Kelley HollandNovember 11, 2008 - 10:53 am

    Beautiful and very elegant! Love it!ReplyCancel

  • BarbNovember 11, 2008 - 11:39 am

    I’ve been so busy, I haven’t had time to visit my blog list in days and days. This is just beautiful Becca, as always :).ReplyCancel

  • Cindy LawrenceNovember 11, 2008 - 12:19 pm

    So incredibly elegant, Becca!!! Love the ornamental piercing and awesome brads! Amazing, as always!ReplyCancel

  • Cindy H.November 11, 2008 - 1:00 pm

    What an absolutely elegant card!!! Your colors, your piercing, the ribbon, the DP – all simply elegant!!! TFSReplyCancel

  • Cindy HaffnerNovember 11, 2008 - 1:20 pm

    Beautiful Becca!ReplyCancel

  • Stephanie KraftNovember 11, 2008 - 5:17 pm

    This is gorgeous! I especially love the flourish and embossing detail!ReplyCancel

  • DianeNovember 11, 2008 - 5:36 pm

    Becca,
    What a beautiful card. I just love the ornamental detail.
    I think I might be putting that on my Christmas “wish list”.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • LuAnnNovember 11, 2008 - 5:48 pm

    You never cease to amaze me girl! This card is soooo pretty… the embossing looks so good and adds just the right detail.You are wonderfully awesome Becca.ReplyCancel

  • jami {sgtStamper}November 11, 2008 - 5:56 pm

    Gorgeous!!! That ornare looks amazing on this!!
    hugs, JamiReplyCancel

  • Karen from OntarioNovember 12, 2008 - 6:10 am

    Hello Becca,
    I just wanted to thank you for all the inspiration and your fantastic cards you share with all of us. I really appreciated learning some of your new techniques for embossing and for using the corner punches; such wonderful results and a new way to use things we already have. thanksReplyCancel

  • HelenNovember 12, 2008 - 1:28 pm

    So So Beautiful! Your cards are such a work of art~~anyone receiving one truly has to feel they’re received a wonderful gift from you.ReplyCancel

  • Ad K.November 12, 2008 - 4:03 pm

    beautiful work, as always, Becca. I love the embossing and piercing work …would you consider showing us how to make the most of the Ornare templates?ReplyCancel

  • Janet CastleNovember 14, 2008 - 11:52 am

    Absolutely stunning! Thanks for sharing!!!!!!
    JanReplyCancel

  • MrsHNovember 14, 2008 - 5:31 pm

    Goo evening, Becca. Haven’t been around for a wee while since i have been so busy so having a quick look and browse tonight before I go to bed. This is a beautiful card; I love the softness of the shades of colour.ReplyCancel

  • Jerri jimenezNovember 15, 2008 - 8:04 am

    Drats Becca, I’m resubscribing to your blog, I haven’t gotten your last four feeds. I need to makea mental note to check your blog daily. This card is over-the-top fabulous!ReplyCancel

  • rebaNovember 18, 2008 - 2:21 pm

    Hi Becca,Your cards are a work of art ,fabulous.
    I have only been observing for a short time but I have a question,what size are the cards usually and with all of the paper are they not extremely heavy?ReplyCancel

  • Rhonda K.November 20, 2008 - 10:00 am

    Beautiful card! I really love that stamp. I have seen so many really pretty stamps with verses on them! I think I am going to have to invest in some of those. TFSReplyCancel

  • BeaNovember 20, 2008 - 3:35 pm

    Becca your work is absolutely beautiful! Thanks so much for all the inspiration and the tutorials. Which Ornare template did you use–I don’t see any that look like this. Where do you find those beautiful ribbons and the gold corners? TFSReplyCancel

 

Here’s a new winner for blog candy.  Buffie, Please send me an email with your snail mail address and these will go right out in the mail to you.   If no one comes forward to claim, I will draw again on Wednesday, November 12 at 9am EST. 

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I hope you are having a blessed weekend.  Rest and get ready for a brand new week!

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  • JanineNovember 9, 2008 - 7:22 pm

    Hi Becca!!
    Just stopping in to say hello!! Hope you had a great weekend.
    Back from Chicago yesterday and we had such a good time.
    I would definitely go back.
    Have a great night.
    JanineReplyCancel

  • DebbieNovember 9, 2008 - 7:46 pm

    Congrats to Buffie!!! I guess this is one time that being chose second is a great thing…lol
    Have a great week Becca and take care.

    Debbie/Phx AZReplyCancel

  • BuffieNovember 10, 2008 - 9:08 pm

    Hi Bekka

    I went up to the top of your site and went to ‘contact me’. I sent you a message with my snail mail addy. I hope I did it correctly and you got it!

    Also…thank you Debbie/Phx! I’ve never won blog candy before. I’m so happy!!!

    Thank you again Bekka!!

    Hugs!
    BuffieReplyCancel

  • sandy dixonNovember 11, 2008 - 9:20 pm

    Becca,

    Just love the card you did with the 23rd Psalm. Congrats to buffie!ReplyCancel

  • Gloria WestermanSeptember 5, 2009 - 11:26 am

    Becca, did it again! Thanks for the chance.ReplyCancel

  • CYNTHIA BEYNONNovember 8, 2009 - 1:34 am

    BECCA THANKS FOR SHARING ALL THE INFO ON ALL THE CARDS YOU
    MAKE. FOR THOSE WHO DON’T HAVE THE TALENT LIKE YOU, WE SURE
    APPRECIATE LEARNING FROM YOU. YOU MAKE SURE BEAUTIFUL CARDS.

    CYNTHIA BEYNONReplyCancel

  • CYNTHIA BEYNONNovember 8, 2009 - 1:35 am

    BECCA THANK YOU FOR SHARING ALL YOUR BEAUTIFUL CARDS AND
    THE DIRECTIONS ON MAKING THEM.

    CYNTHIAReplyCancel

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