I just love this sketch.  It’s this weeks Sketch For You To Try from Jen del Muro over at I{Heart}2Stamp.  This poor card languished on my desk needing something more, alas I rescued it from a  possible trip to the trash can and was able to rework so things so that I could post it.  When you look at the recipe you will notice that more was more in this case.  I guess I was afraid that I might leave some company out on this one he…he.. 

Supplies:
Stamps:  Inkadinkado, Wordsworth, Impression Obsession, Hero Arts
Paper:  Basic Grey – Urban Couture, 95lb Watercolor
Ink:  Colorbox Orchid Pastel, Colorbox Blue Lagoon
Accessories:  Nestability Circles, Cuttlebug Swiss Dot Embossing Folder, Satin Ribbon, Velvet Ribbon, K&Co Button, Michaels Bridal Flowers, Paper Clip, Sizzlit Tag, Brads, clear embossing powder, Tombow Marker

 
Don’t forget that on November 1st there is a new release for Our Daily Bread Designs, I hope you will stop by. 

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  • Jerri KayOctober 29, 2008 - 8:25 pm

    Oh my gosh, this is just fabulous! I love the Happy Birthday medallion, it’s gorgeous with the button in the center. A perfect birthday card.ReplyCancel

  • AnitaOctober 29, 2008 - 9:33 pm

    You’re so funny! As if any card of yours would need *rescued*, lol :-)ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)October 29, 2008 - 9:38 pm

    I agree with Anita, Becca creations never need rescued.

    Lisa A.ReplyCancel

  • Cindy HaffnerOctober 29, 2008 - 9:47 pm

    A real beauty Becca, love that sketch.ReplyCancel

  • jami {sgtStamper}October 30, 2008 - 3:57 am

    Awesome!! Love the colors and all the details – and love how you did the Happy Birthday in a circle!!!
    hugs, JamiReplyCancel

  • lengowOctober 30, 2008 - 3:59 am

    B!!!!!!!!!!
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  • Joan FrickerOctober 30, 2008 - 4:05 am

    Great card Becca!

    JoanReplyCancel

  • AngeliqueOctober 30, 2008 - 4:34 am

    This is soooo pretty. I can’t believe it was almost trash. I love the birthday medallion also.

    Also I made a card with your last cuttlebug embossing corners tutorial and LOVE it. I haven’t posted it yet but I’m so excited by the new trick!ReplyCancel

  • kimOctober 30, 2008 - 5:15 am

    So getting another year older wouldn’t be so bad, if you rec’d b-day cards like this… beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • DianeOctober 30, 2008 - 5:21 am

    Becca,
    I’m loving that sketch.
    Great card!

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • Amy JohnsonOctober 30, 2008 - 5:43 am

    This is wonderful. I’m so happy it was rescued from the trash can! I love all the detail and all the embellies in this card. Great job!ReplyCancel

  • NancyOctober 30, 2008 - 8:28 am

    Awwww…what a cute card! Love all the detail. I just picked up a one of those bucket o’ flowers from Michael’s last night. :)ReplyCancel

  • Lastel/STAMPINSTELOctober 30, 2008 - 8:36 am

    How pretty , love this card !ReplyCancel

  • DebbieOctober 30, 2008 - 9:05 am

    Thank goodness you rescued this card because it came out wonderful. It is so generous of you to use every name brand tool on this card…..he he. You really rocked this challenge. TFS.

    Debbie/Phx AZReplyCancel

  • Laura (scrapnextras)October 30, 2008 - 11:20 am

    WOW! Becca this is gorgeous! Love that birthday stamp and the velvet ribbon. You put everything together so elegantly!ReplyCancel

  • Kay McBrideOctober 30, 2008 - 1:34 pm

    love this one. i like the colors and the way u put every thing together.
    another great card
    hugs kayReplyCancel

  • SharronOctober 31, 2008 - 3:16 pm

    Love it & love your creativity………..it just oozes out of you!
    Thanks so much for sharing what the Lord has given you!
    Happy Huggies to you!ReplyCancel

  • Cathy B.October 31, 2008 - 3:19 pm

    I am amazed at all of the layers on this card and how well they all tie together. Another great creation from your gifted hands!!!

    Cathy B.ReplyCancel

  • BridgetNovember 3, 2008 - 8:13 pm

    I absolutely love this card. Very nicely done!

    :)ReplyCancel

  • Marcus BernardNovember 12, 2008 - 5:50 pm

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  • Mari HilbergJune 18, 2009 - 11:15 am

    I found your site quite by accident, but am glad I did! It is awesome… I loved your ribbon storage idea and am in the process of putting mine on bobbins. It is amazing how many you can get in one of those storage containers!ReplyCancel

  • LoisJuly 21, 2010 - 1:58 pm

    Smart way to use the paper clip. I have many of those and now you have given me a new use. Your design mind must run faster than sound. I am thankful your your creative mind.ReplyCancel

  • Inking Stamp :October 26, 2010 - 1:54 am

    birthday cards that are personlized are the best in my opinion, they really come from the bottom of the heart of the sender:`~ReplyCancel

How many of you purchased those small Cuttlebug embossing folders and then were disappointed that their use was limited?  Yeah, me too.  It seems that you couldn’t really bite in far enough to get the image where you wanted it and some of them have an orientation that limits their use as well.  I’ve been toying around with the templates and came up with a slightly different way to use them that allows you to get around some of those limitations.   Here’s one of my first samples:

Here is a closer look . . .

In a nutshell what I did was figure out how to do circular embossing.  By placing a hole in the center of the paper and inserting my template into the hole, I was able to pivot around the circle from the inside and emboss in enough locations to fill in my circle and make a complete background.  Once finished, I was able to camoflage the opening with my stamped sentiment.  I played around with varying the number of embossed images on each circle and found you can do as few as four and as many as eight.

For this card, after I finished the embossing I colored the image with chalks and embellished with pearls.  I cut a scalloped border and chopped up the border in order to fit it around the circle.  I cut a Nestability scalloped square and a Nestability square with my sentiment to cover the hole used for embossing.  The cute little feature of the three pearls sitting on the ribbon is a great idea I snagged from my friend Janine of 2BKrafty – you can see the card she made here where she floored me with that idea.  Here is a diagram showing how  I tackled this card.

Step 1

Cut a large circle about 5½” in diameter.  I used my EK Success Circle Cutter, but you could easily cut one by hand using a plate as a template.  Using the second smallest circle from the Nestabilities Petite Scallop Circle Large Set, cut a circle in the center of your paper.

Step 2

Note the eight locations with arrows.  I embossed at each of these locations with one of the Fancy Corners Small Embossing Folders.  The joint of the folder is placed on the inside of the circle and then the folder is pivoted through to embossing at each of the noted arrows.  On this particular folder there was some overlap so as I embossed, my current embossing smashed part of what I had already embossed.   I didn’t really worry about it.   This will vary depending on which template you use – some will look good overlapped and others will not.

Step 3

Complete the embossing then leave plain for texture or color as you will!

 

Optional:

You don’t have to start out with  circle, it can be a square as with my card from yesterday.

Here’s how I did circular embossing on the Cuttlebug to make the background for this card:

Using the same Nestability circle, I cut out the center of my paper which measures 5½”.x5½”  On this particular card I embossed four positions to start out with – North, South, East and West with the joined edge of the template on the inside.  Then I embossed on each corner with the joined edge of the template on the outside with the arrow showing where the join should be positioned.

I hope this gives you many ideas on how to stretch your templates!  If you share this idea, I would appreciate a link to this post so that folks can see exactly how to work through the embossing step.

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

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  • JenniferOctober 28, 2008 - 6:39 am

    What an awesome tutorial! Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Beth BranhamOctober 28, 2008 - 6:52 am

    Becky,
    I start my morning with your blog and I’m never disappointed!! What a great idea! I hardly ever use those small folders, but now I will. Thanks so much for your ideas and inspiration! I know I’ve said it before, but “You rock!”ReplyCancel

  • StephanieOctober 28, 2008 - 6:58 am

    Becca, I love this. There I was yesterday wondering how you did the cuttlebug backgound and was it a folder that had escaped me. Now all is clear. Thanks for a wonderful blog.ReplyCancel

  • KheilaOctober 28, 2008 - 7:11 am

    How very clever and wonderful that you have shared this tutorial with us. I have some of these folders and just don’t use them that much. I will now however, thanks to this tutorial and your beautiful cards!ReplyCancel

  • DotOctober 28, 2008 - 7:17 am

    What a great idea! Thanks for sharing!ReplyCancel

  • maryOctober 28, 2008 - 7:24 am

    Becca: You never cease to amaze me. You really think outside the box and come up with wonderful cards that are outstanding in design! Provocraft should have you on retainer for breathing new life into their Cuttlebug products!!! God bless…………

    Mary
    http://www.primitiveseasons.blogspot.comReplyCancel

  • Cindy HaffnerOctober 28, 2008 - 7:33 am

    I have a few of those folders Becca, thanks for the great ideas. Love your cards so pretty.ReplyCancel

  • Pam SparksOctober 28, 2008 - 7:46 am

    gorgeous Becca! I have trimmed around my plastic folders so I can place them closer together w/out squashing the previous embossed areas…I’ve only done squares from the outside but I LOVE, LOVE this from the inside too!!! woohoo!
    TFS!!!!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • NancyOctober 28, 2008 - 7:47 am

    I have a few of those folders that have gotten very limited use…not anymore! Thanks for the great tutorial! Your card is gorgeous, as always!ReplyCancel

  • kimOctober 28, 2008 - 7:51 am

    Once again, AMAZING! After everyone is out the door in the morning, this is my second stop, first being coffee ;) I’m wish you could see how many times, I just sit here and smile, shaking my head in amazement!ReplyCancel

  • MargOctober 28, 2008 - 7:53 am

    What a terrific idea! You showed me how to use my corner punches in a new way and now the embossing folders. Thank you.ReplyCancel

  • jami {sgtStamper}October 28, 2008 - 8:01 am

    Ahhhh…finally a way to use these little buggers! And you have done absolute wonders with them! Gorgeous!!
    hugs, JamiReplyCancel

  • CarolOctober 28, 2008 - 8:09 am

    This is creative genius at work! What a fabulous way to get the best use out of these great little embossing folders! TFS your fabulous idea!! Your cards are just stunning!ReplyCancel

  • ursula from RSAOctober 28, 2008 - 8:15 am

    Hi Becca, just found your amazing site. Thanks for sharing the cuttlebug ides. I will certainly go and give it a bashReplyCancel

  • Ann LindOctober 28, 2008 - 8:37 am

    I have that embossing folder great to have another great use for that die. I wondered how you had done the background on that card. Thanks so much for sharing. Ann LindReplyCancel

  • Teri FrankOctober 28, 2008 - 8:54 am

    I agree Provocraft needs to put you on retainer….I know I for one am going to run out today and pick up some of these small “pesky” embossing folders! I’ve been looking for a way to go bigger than the a2 size and this just might be the solution…

    Thanks for the inspiration!

    TeriReplyCancel

  • Shelly SchmidtOctober 28, 2008 - 9:02 am

    You are amazing! This is fabulous, off to look at my CB embossing folders now…….- the little ones……… I hope that company has you on their people to know list!!! They should if they don’t already! Thanks for sharing your talent!!!ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)October 28, 2008 - 9:17 am

    Becca,

    Awesome idea! Thnaks so much for sharing and coming up with those great directions. The card is beautiful by the way. I would love to give you credit when I use your ideas, I send people to your blog even when I am not casing your work! You are a very creative crafter, I love referring people to your blog. Keep the pretty stuff coming, we love ya!

    Lisa A.

    P.S. Thanks for your sweet comments on my blog, they make me smile!ReplyCancel

  • Barb FOctober 28, 2008 - 9:47 am

    Absolute genius idea. Thanks so much for the great tutorial!ReplyCancel

  • Kay McBrideOctober 28, 2008 - 10:27 am

    thanks becca, you are so smart, and barb f is right absolute genius idea but of course you are a genius!!!! i would have never thought of that.! do you know if there is a place for a cuttlebug message board? i cant find just the cuttlebug site like cricut. if not ask on your blog if u dont mind and see if anyone knows of one. thanks again for sharing such a wonderful idea.
    kayReplyCancel

  • maggie fellowOctober 28, 2008 - 10:38 am

    wow! This is a wonderful way to get use out of the little ones! tfsReplyCancel

  • Joy Kennedy (JoyOfStamping)October 28, 2008 - 10:57 am

    WOW! WOW! WOW!!!! What a great idea! Thanks for sharing your awesome tip.ReplyCancel

  • JoyOctober 28, 2008 - 11:14 am

    You certainly live up to Your name! you Truly are AMAZING! Thanks for your wonderful tipReplyCancel

  • PollyOctober 28, 2008 - 11:37 am

    You are so clever Becca! I love this idea. I’m new to the Cuttlebug but you make everything look so easy I’m anxious to try this. I love how you have it colored and accented with pearls.ReplyCancel

  • MrsHOctober 28, 2008 - 11:44 am

    Good afternoon, Becca – thank you so much for such a superb tutorial. I have quite a few of these small folders and have to confess I rarely use them because of their (I assumed) limited use – not any more! I absolutely love how you always think outside the box. This tutorial will now add another technique to my crafting armoury.
    Now may I ask, pretty please, if we might also have a tutorial on how you used the Word Window Punch to such great effect on your card of 28 August ?- absolutely awesome- and I still can’t figure out where the folds would be (if there are any) – Many, many thanks.ReplyCancel

  • JennyOctober 28, 2008 - 11:51 am

    This is so beautiful Becca. Thank you for sharing. I visit your blog every single day and I am never disappointed, you inspire me no end and I would like to also say a great big thank you for your turorials.
    Thank you !!ReplyCancel

  • carmelOctober 28, 2008 - 12:09 pm

    hi becca
    i have been looking at your blog for a short while and I am “amazed” by your lovely cards and your talent.such clever ideas.I find myself everytime I switch the computer on going straight to your blog to see whats new.
    i want to say thank you big time for giving myself and I am sure many others loads of inspiration and ideas.
    carmel xReplyCancel

  • DebbyOctober 28, 2008 - 1:38 pm

    OOH, I can’t wait to try it! I have that set and have never used it- now I will.ReplyCancel

  • minervaOctober 28, 2008 - 1:45 pm

    Wow Becca…thanks for the tutorialReplyCancel

  • LisaOctober 28, 2008 - 2:40 pm

    So smart! Thanks for sharing!ReplyCancel

  • JanineOctober 28, 2008 - 2:52 pm

    Oh my what a wonderful idea Becca!!! Thanks so much! Hope all is well with you …ReplyCancel

  • ToshOctober 28, 2008 - 2:57 pm

    Gorgeous!! Fabulous tutorial too!ReplyCancel

  • sandie994October 28, 2008 - 3:01 pm

    Becca, this is just beautiful and such a cool idea. Love your blog and the beautiful things you do. Hope you don’t mind that I posted a link on Gingerwood so everyone could check it out.ReplyCancel

  • SusannaOctober 28, 2008 - 3:06 pm

    You are brilliant!!!!!!

    You were the Tutorial of the Week at Card of the Week.com. You can see the original post here: http://www.cardoftheweek.com/2008/10/paper-craftin-1.html.

    I did use a picture from your post, with links back to the site and the original post. I hope that is OK. Please feel free to email me if you need me to change anything.

    I also have an “I was featured” on badge for you if you want it :DReplyCancel

  • AngeliqueOctober 28, 2008 - 3:30 pm

    This is awesome. I have some of those and have only used them once, now I know I’ll use them very often! Thank you.

    I am going to link your post on my Resources category so other readers can see this and other great ideas you have because you have so many!ReplyCancel

  • DianeOctober 28, 2008 - 3:33 pm

    Becca, Becca, Becca,
    Aren’t you the smarty pants. I LOVE that!!!!! I have sooooo many of
    those small Cuttlebug embossing folders and hardly use them. Now on the other hand……………..Watch Out.
    Thanks so much for sharing. You’re a real doll.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • Linda HOctober 28, 2008 - 4:28 pm

    I agree – Provocraft needs to put you on retainer!!!! If anyone could figure this out it would have to be YOU!!!! Course you know too that it is all because of you that I have purchased more Cuttlebug Embossing folders and stamps from Our Daily Bread Designs. You are such a talented designer – I’m afraid my cards will never live up to yours, but I can dream. You are the BEST!!!!! I have found VERY FEW other sites that even come close to yours……….ReplyCancel

  • PatriciaOctober 28, 2008 - 4:33 pm

    And so folks we again know why Becca is Amazing Paper Grace.. you are the Queen of paper crafting.. Thank you , now those little guys wont have to sit in the box being lonely anymore.. You never cease to amaze me..
    Hugs and Blessings to you.ReplyCancel

  • JenniferOctober 28, 2008 - 4:43 pm

    Awesome idea! Beautiful cards.ReplyCancel

  • Carol SouthernOctober 28, 2008 - 4:47 pm

    What a gifted paper crafter you are. I’m like many out there, have these small folders and yes hardly used because of their limitations. Your tutorials are so easy to follow, thank you, thank you for your talent and your willingness to share with everyone.ReplyCancel

  • Melanie MuenchingerOctober 28, 2008 - 4:57 pm

    very coooooooooooooool!!!!ReplyCancel

  • MaryOctober 28, 2008 - 4:58 pm

    This is so pretty! You did a great job!ReplyCancel

  • Pansy JonesOctober 28, 2008 - 5:05 pm

    Wow what awesome cards and tutorial. Thanks so much, I wil definitely try this techniques.

    Your cards are simply amazing!!!

    TFSReplyCancel

  • Leslie MillerOctober 28, 2008 - 6:15 pm

    Well, I’ll be!! This is a fabulous idea and such a pretty card! I don’t have any of these small folders but you make me wish I did. I love the tiny pearls on the ribbon. Thank you so much for sharing how you did this!ReplyCancel

  • Amy, Ottawa, CanadaOctober 28, 2008 - 6:29 pm

    What a clever idea! I’m going to have to try this. TFS.ReplyCancel

  • KarenOctober 28, 2008 - 7:07 pm

    Thank you for another truly creative card and a really easy to follow, well done, tutorial. You never disappoint, no wonder you are the first site of the day for so many of us.ReplyCancel

  • Lynn MercurioOctober 28, 2008 - 7:29 pm

    You’re a flippin’ genius! I wanna be you when I grow up! :)ReplyCancel

  • Sue MOctober 28, 2008 - 7:46 pm

    I liked this idea so much, I had to try for myself. Thankyou so much!!! what a motivator! I just love learning new techniques and also a new application for tools I already have. = )ReplyCancel

  • Mel M. M. M.October 28, 2008 - 7:50 pm

    You must have THE most innovative mind on the planet! This is sheer brilliance. I can’t get over how gorgeous it looks and how COOooooL it is! WOWzers. Hope it’s ok that I linked you up. Thanks so much for the amazing inspiration! :O)ReplyCancel

  • mudmavenOctober 28, 2008 - 9:12 pm

    You are truly a genius! Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful technique with us. ~chrisReplyCancel

  • Paola NormanOctober 28, 2008 - 10:18 pm

    Another gorgeous creation! Your work is exquiste!ReplyCancel

  • Jody MOctober 29, 2008 - 12:02 am

    Great idea! Thank you so much for sharing it. I was looking all over to find the embossing folder you used for the Christmas card, now I see it was one of the little ones that I have. I am trying this for sure!!ReplyCancel

  • AnnOctober 29, 2008 - 2:55 am

    You are my hero – this is just amazing!! I love all the work you do – you are such an inspirational person. Thank you so much for this tutorial – it is just so clever.

    Ann xxxxReplyCancel

  • Joan FrickerOctober 29, 2008 - 3:42 am

    Becca, what a great idea and your photos help to see exactly what you are talking about. Great job!

    JoanReplyCancel

  • JocelynOctober 29, 2008 - 6:22 am

    What an awesome idea! Thanks for the tutorial! You are just so full of creativity! :DReplyCancel

  • sandie carterOctober 29, 2008 - 6:49 am

    I have to agree that this is awesome – thanks heaps for sharing this great tutorial.ReplyCancel

  • jane gallegosOctober 29, 2008 - 8:10 am

    you are amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Lee-AnneOctober 29, 2008 - 8:57 am

    Absolutely brilliant way to use these Becca! Thanks for the tutorial!ReplyCancel

  • Shelly SchmidtOctober 29, 2008 - 1:14 pm

    This is such a fabulous idea!!! I just tried this- I need suggestions, when I put the next section through the CB, if kind of flattens the adjacent image. Any ideas???
    Thanks so much!
    ShellyReplyCancel

  • Cindy MajorOctober 29, 2008 - 2:13 pm

    Well, aren’t you the clever crafter! I would never have thought to do that. What a way to use your supplies to the max! TFS!

    CindyReplyCancel

  • Pat MartinOctober 29, 2008 - 2:23 pm

    I haven’t received your blog posts for nearly a week so hope you aren’t still having problems with the feed. I was delighted to see you spotlighted on the CArd of the Week today, which reminded me to click on your post so I could leave a note about it. I was so thrilled to see your tutorial on the small CB folders — I, too, have wondered what else could be done with them. They look lonely in my box and haven’t been used for some time — but NOW they will get a new lease on life! Thank you for the awesome technique you shared with us!ReplyCancel

  • CanneOctober 29, 2008 - 2:24 pm

    That is really clever – well done you – will give this a try – your amazing!ReplyCancel

  • Deborah BurgessOctober 29, 2008 - 2:34 pm

    Becca.

    Girl! You never cease to amaze me with all your ideas. I love how your creative mind works and showing us how to get more usage out of our supplies we have i.e., the CB and the punches, who would have thought to do these amazing designs with the tools most of us own. You truly are a inspirational and talented and amazing woman. Praise the Lord for him giving you so much talent and helping us less talented ones try to be as creative as you!

    I always check your blog everyday with anticipation to see what beautiful creation you have made to share with us. Please keep up the beautiful work.ReplyCancel

  • Lynda HidalgoOctober 29, 2008 - 3:59 pm

    WOW…the rest of my email is now on hold so I can get out CB and start playing. Ty so much for sharing this .ReplyCancel

  • TerriOctober 29, 2008 - 5:12 pm

    Oh wow just beautiful. Thank you so much for another way to use those cute little folders.

    Ter:)ReplyCancel

  • Charlene Austin (Willow01)October 29, 2008 - 5:36 pm

    Becca! You are brilliant~~as always! Very cool. I am back from the cruise and trying to catch up on all the blog posts I missed while away and there was alot! Hope you are having a great day missy!!ReplyCancel

  • MarilynOctober 29, 2008 - 6:39 pm

    What an awesome idea and the tutorial was easy to follow.
    Thank you so much for sharing this marvelous idea.
    You have blessed me this day, MarilynReplyCancel

  • Jerri JimenezOctober 29, 2008 - 7:23 pm

    Thank you Becca! Absolutely fabulous! Thank you for sharing your tutorial with us, I know it takes a lot of work to put those together and I am so appreciative of your generosity! Your card is stunning, I love the use of the small pearls and am off to check out sweet Janine’s blog.ReplyCancel

  • Linda EOctober 29, 2008 - 8:40 pm

    Talk about flooring someone with your creativity! This was a stroke of genius!!!ReplyCancel

  • JoAnn BeachlerOctober 29, 2008 - 8:41 pm

    So gracious of you to share your creativity with us.ReplyCancel

  • JenOctober 29, 2008 - 9:37 pm

    Heheheh I have these little embossing folders and haven’t even attempted to use them yet. Now, when I get around to it, you have given me great way to use them. THANKS!ReplyCancel

  • JeanneOctober 29, 2008 - 9:44 pm

    Becca,

    Love, love, love this idea. I can’t wait to try it! I also ran out and bought the cross punch after seeing your beautiful work. I think the card I copied from you is the prettiest card I have ever made. Thank you so much for the inspiration!ReplyCancel

  • Mary Jo Price-WilliamsOctober 30, 2008 - 5:49 am

    Brilliant!ReplyCancel

  • AngelOctober 30, 2008 - 6:42 am

    Brilliant! I WILL be trying this! You’re so smart!ReplyCancel

  • Deb VandersteegOctober 30, 2008 - 7:03 am

    Oh Becca, This is an awesome tutorial. I love my Cuttlebug and learning new ways to use it is a wonderful thing. Your cards are so beautiful and inspiring. Thank you for sharing your talents.ReplyCancel

  • Sharon J.October 30, 2008 - 7:30 am

    Thank you for sharing your embossing tutorial. Your cards are just beautiful. I can’t wait to try it.ReplyCancel

  • DebbieOctober 30, 2008 - 9:12 am

    BECCA!!!!! You are something else. I do have a few of these small embossing templates and have wondered what the heck to do with them once I got them home. I can not thank you enough for this wonderful idea and tutorial. You truly areAMAZING!!! TFS.

    Debbie/Phx AZReplyCancel

  • Laura (scrapnextras)October 30, 2008 - 11:22 am

    I have a couple of these and have never used them! You make it look so easy and I love the cards you’ve done with this technique. TSMFS…I might have to dig mine out now!ReplyCancel

  • jane gallegosOctober 30, 2008 - 4:33 pm

    how big was the card? 6×6?ReplyCancel

  • Lastel/STAMPINSTELOctober 30, 2008 - 7:37 pm

    Beautiful cards , thanks for the great tutorials !ReplyCancel

  • PaulaOctober 30, 2008 - 11:02 pm

    Girl, you are so smart! You amaze me with the way you look at your tools! This is beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • Cathy B.October 31, 2008 - 2:52 pm

    Becca,

    Another absolutely genius creation. The good Lord has certainly blessed you with creativity that goes to the heavens and back.

    As always, your inspiration goes beyond words!!!

    CathyReplyCancel

  • SharronOctober 31, 2008 - 3:14 pm

    Thanks so very much for sharing this wonderful tip on using those itty bitty embossing folders that we don’t use too much! Wonderful idea!
    Huggies to you!ReplyCancel

  • Keri Lee SereikaOctober 31, 2008 - 7:03 pm

    HOLY COWS…this is awesome! You are sooo smart!ReplyCancel

  • CherylOctober 31, 2008 - 11:20 pm

    Truly this is the tutorial of the day I’ve needed so badly!
    Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!ReplyCancel

  • DawnNovember 1, 2008 - 5:14 pm

    I love the way your mind works Becca – you are a true inspirationalist!!ReplyCancel

  • whaddacutupNovember 1, 2008 - 7:02 pm

    This is my first visit to your site (referred by cricut.com) and I am amazed with your talent! I have bookmarked you for future visits. Thank you for sharing your awesome talent! WOW……ReplyCancel

  • KarenNovember 2, 2008 - 3:21 am

    OMG, that is FAB
    I really hadn’t thought of that before, you are one very talented lady : )ReplyCancel

  • ellenNovember 2, 2008 - 1:42 pm

    a stunning idea.thankyou for the tutorialReplyCancel

  • Debbie OlsonNovember 3, 2008 - 12:30 am

    Becca, you’re the best! This is such a great idea an tutorial!ReplyCancel

  • CynthiaNovember 3, 2008 - 5:44 am

    I’m always blown away with your ideas
    I wish I had your creative juice. Blessings for your wonderful heart to share your talent with us.
    CinnieReplyCancel

  • Gay FerlandNovember 5, 2008 - 1:54 pm

    Becca,
    Honestly, your imagination never stops!! You are so blessed with graciouness! Thanks for always sharing and giving of yourself to others!
    GayReplyCancel

  • Josette MuellerNovember 12, 2008 - 8:43 pm

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  • Kim SearsNovember 15, 2008 - 8:26 am

    Wow I was Blog hopping today and found your blog…. You are truly inspiring! Your stuff is just amazing! TFS….ReplyCancel

  • EvonneJanuary 19, 2009 - 10:43 pm

    I really enjoyed this tutorial. I’m going to make some of these as Valentine’s cards. What are the dimensions of the card you made? What do you use to carry your Cuttlebug in when you travel?
    Thanks,
    EvonneReplyCancel

  • MarianJanuary 24, 2009 - 9:51 am

    I love this tutorial also and would love to see MORE tutorials. I try to figure out the dimensions of these beautiful cards, but unfortunatley I’m just not all that creative. I need inspiration which I find here! I also have the small folders and in fact just bought more the other day for Valentines day…what a wonderful way to get more use out of them!ReplyCancel

  • Sharon, Walvis BayJanuary 27, 2009 - 2:18 pm

    Love all techniques using the CuttleBug. This one is fantastic. Well done!ReplyCancel

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  • Sheika LindaMarch 9, 2009 - 6:55 am

    Read the post when you first posted it but never got round to trying it until today. And wanted to say thank for the instructions, so simple to follow.

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  • bluemoonApril 1, 2009 - 12:52 am

    Woa!! You are amazingly creative. I’d never imagine that ever! I’d love to see that one done live/filmed, (only because I need to see to get it lol). Thank you, I am wow’d!ReplyCancel

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  • PamelaJune 8, 2009 - 8:43 am

    I am a new fan of yours! I love this technique. I am going to try this one right away. I really like the embellishment with the pearls. I need to go to Michael’s or Hobby Lobby to get some of my own.ReplyCancel

  • JuuanitaJune 23, 2009 - 9:41 pm

    Way cool…Thanks for shareing and the explaination is perfectly clear…Thanks JuanitaReplyCancel

  • Pat AustinAugust 19, 2009 - 4:33 am

    You are a genius! What a great idea.ReplyCancel

  • MaureenAugust 28, 2009 - 11:23 am

    I just tried this tutorial. It doesn’t work. Please let me know if you’ve discovered a booboo.
    Thank you,
    MaureenReplyCancel

  • Debby WNovember 17, 2009 - 6:38 pm

    fantastic……you do beautiful work. I especially love the soft colors you use….thank you for sharing your art.ReplyCancel

  • DellNovember 25, 2009 - 6:23 am

    WOW – This is an excellent tut – I hope mine will work out as your did when I can find a few minutes to try it.

    Thanks for sharing your work so freely, it is gratefully appreciated.

    Kindest regards.ReplyCancel

  • aprilNovember 27, 2009 - 1:06 am

    I going to try this and maybe with a square too. Thanks for this idea, I have quite a few of these small dies.ReplyCancel

  • JoanneDecember 29, 2009 - 10:59 am

    What a great idea!!! Thank you very much for sharing!!ReplyCancel

  • JoyceJanuary 2, 2010 - 9:31 am

    Great idea!! Am new at this so this will be great fun to try. Thanks!ReplyCancel

  • KarenJanuary 3, 2010 - 9:59 pm

    What a great idea! Thanks for the step by step instructions. I know I can do this now.ReplyCancel

  • amyJanuary 9, 2010 - 1:16 am

    WOW! this is great! thanks so much for figuring this out and for posting such detailed instructions. i am so excited to try this. thanks again!ReplyCancel

  • AmyFebruary 28, 2010 - 8:03 pm

    What a GREAT idea!!! I’ve never visited your blog, but now it will be a regular stop! Thanks for sharing!ReplyCancel

  • TinekeMay 14, 2010 - 7:24 am

    Hello!!!

    I have these little embossing folders and haven’t even attempted to use them yet. Now, when I get around to it, you have given me great way to use them.
    THANKS!ReplyCancel

  • Eunice H.June 27, 2010 - 1:04 am

    All you do is fantastic and the talent is always so beautiful. Wish i lived close to you. I need to use more of the tools that i have. Now maybe i will as i am thru my chemo. Have a great day. And Thanks for all the wonderful ideas.ReplyCancel

  • Cuttlebug EmbossingAugust 20, 2010 - 2:38 pm

    Wow!! No wonder why there are so many comments. This technique is perfect. A great tool for any scrapbooker to have.

    Cuttlebug Embossing FoldersReplyCancel

  • CarolR-HappyExpressionsAugust 25, 2010 - 8:37 pm

    This is definitely a Wow! Thanks so much for the tutorial on how to do this.ReplyCancel

  • Linda GriesselSeptember 17, 2010 - 4:01 pm

    Wonderful card, I bought the leaves and was a little dissapointed in myself for buying it. did not know how to use it properly. Your card opened new ideas for me – thank you for sharing your idea.ReplyCancel

 

This is a sneak peak of the one of the images from the Joy to the World set that will be released on November 1st for Our Daily Bread Designs.  Be sure to check out the other Design Team Sneak Peeks this week.

Supplies:
Stamps:  Our Daily Bread Designs – Joy to the World
Paper:  The Paper Company, Burgundy, Kraft, Mauve, Gold Linen Weave
Ink:  Versamark, Colorbox Brown
Accessories:  Ribbon, Filigree, Brads, Corner Punch, Aquapainter and Reinkers, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

I hope you had a fabulous weekend.  Thanks as always for your tremendous support!

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  • HelenaOctober 27, 2008 - 3:41 am

    Just beautiful the colours and the stamp!

    xxxxReplyCancel

  • Joan FrickerOctober 27, 2008 - 4:01 am

    Becca,
    This is so pretty. I love the way you colored it and I look forward to seeing their release.

    JoanReplyCancel

  • jami {sgtStamper}October 27, 2008 - 4:10 am

    Beautiful!! I love the soft colors and embossing!!
    hugs, JamiReplyCancel

  • DianeOctober 27, 2008 - 5:28 am

    Becca,
    Beautiful card.
    And your coloring in so pretty.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • JanineOctober 27, 2008 - 5:59 am

    FAbulous as always Becca!! Hope you had a great weekend. We did. I taught at a workshop all weekend, drove to Stratford (Ontario) to have dinner with friends. My hubby was in a golf tournament and joined us after. Just chilled on Sunday, cleaned out the garage and made some room in my craft room to start Christmas creations.
    Have a great week!!ReplyCancel

  • MrsHOctober 27, 2008 - 7:55 am

    Good afternoon, Becca. Another beautiful card – I love everything about it – the embossing the stamp and the colouring and the embellishments-all make for a special card.ReplyCancel

  • dorisOctober 27, 2008 - 9:11 am

    Wonderful card, great stamp and nice design of card! lovely!ReplyCancel

  • Cindy H.October 27, 2008 - 9:17 am

    How absolutely elegant!!ReplyCancel

  • BarbOctober 27, 2008 - 10:14 am

    This is just beautiful and I will be waiting for those stamps to come out. Love the soft, soft colors you used.

    BarbReplyCancel

  • kimOctober 27, 2008 - 10:57 am

    Sweet card Becca ~ I’m liking the kraft paper in place of your ‘normal’ paper on this card, almost looks rustic, nice contrast with the embossing.ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)October 27, 2008 - 11:27 am

    Becca,

    Oooooooooooooooo. That is very pretty! Thanks for sharing.

    Lisa AReplyCancel

  • RuthOctober 27, 2008 - 4:02 pm

    Hi Becca
    I was happy to stumble upon your blog today while I was blog hopping.
    This is a beautiful card – the colours are super and it’s great to see the true meaning of the Christmas season so beautifully portrayed.
    Blessings – RuthReplyCancel

  • CherylOctober 27, 2008 - 6:11 pm

    Hi Becca,
    I found your site from Splitcoasters. I love your designs! I was wondering how you embossed the same cuttlebug design numerous times on the same paper without flattening sections you previously embossed.
    I appreciate any tips you have.
    CherylReplyCancel

  • NancyOctober 27, 2008 - 9:41 pm

    Beautiful! Love the colors!ReplyCancel

  • Cindy HaffnerOctober 27, 2008 - 9:51 pm

    Becca, so gorgeous………. Love it.ReplyCancel

  • LazyKayOctober 28, 2008 - 2:57 am

    What a beautiful card!

    xxxxxxReplyCancel

  • LindaOctober 28, 2008 - 7:40 am

    You’re an amazing talented girl. So nice of you to share your techniques. The cards are beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • LorelieOctober 29, 2008 - 1:53 pm

    You always come out with such INCREDIBLE techniques! I love coming to your blog!!! Your cards are always breath-takingly GORGEOUS!ReplyCancel

  • Jerri JimenezOctober 29, 2008 - 7:15 pm

    Becca, this is fabulous! I used this folder on the last card I posted for the four corners. I used my Scor It to emboss double lines between the four corners. You’ve taken it several steps up by creating a clever technique for more uses for these dies. Like you, I have been very disappointed, especially with the ones with sentiments. Thank you for providing pictures showing us how you did it! You’re a genius girl! This card is absolutely beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • JenOctober 29, 2008 - 9:35 pm

    beautiful creation. Lovely.ReplyCancel

  • pattiOctober 30, 2008 - 8:14 am

    Wow what a great idea. I have got to try this out. TFS Your cards are beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • Sheila RogersOctober 30, 2008 - 10:54 am

    Your web site is perfectly named, YOU ARE AMAZING!ReplyCancel

  • LenoriaNovember 1, 2008 - 11:08 am

    This is such a beautiful card. Your coloring and the stamp are both gorgeous.ReplyCancel

  • BeateNovember 2, 2008 - 6:55 pm

    Gorgeous card, great idea!
    Hugs and smilesReplyCancel

  • CynthiaNovember 3, 2008 - 5:46 am

    This is a precious card. I do love to see Jesus as the center of Christmas.
    CinnieReplyCancel

  • KathleenNovember 5, 2008 - 6:27 pm

    Just wanted to say what a great tutorial. Unfortunately I don’t (as yet) have a large die-cutting machine, but will keep it in mind in case I get one in the future (will have to wait and see what Santa brings).

    I also think this could make good use of some of those stamps that have been neglected!

    I have added a link to this post from my blog as I’m sure there are many Cuttlebug users out there who would love to know of this technique, unless you object and then I shall remove it.

    KathleenReplyCancel

  • Joanne BNovember 7, 2008 - 9:49 pm

    Oh my goodness, this is brilliant! Just love it!ReplyCancel

  • Karon ZamoraNovember 12, 2008 - 9:32 pm

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  • Danita RixenNovember 13, 2008 - 8:20 pm

    When i seen what you did with this set I just had to buy it today. Your love of God and your work are very inspiring. ThanksReplyCancel

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