A good friend of mine emailed to ask where to get foil paper for making cards and boy did it open up a whole can of worms.  You see, I was trying to resist seeing the foil, touching the foil, dreaming of what to do with the foil.  I went on a foil binge not too long ago – remember?  Well, to no avail, once I looked upon that shininess again, visions of Sketch Challenge 194 (SC194) danced through my head…shucks I’m foiled again!

  

Truthfully, I have had this Cuttlebug embossing folder for a while.  It has languished in the corner of my craft room pouting.  I admit, I had no idea what to do with it.  It screamed for color but I had visions of me sitting down with chalks and years now from still working on coloring it in.  Instead I decided to bling it up.  I put holes where I thought they could be decorative using my Japanese Screw Punch (makes my top 10 list of tools for sure).  Then in other places I just embellished with pearls and rhinestones.  This weeks SC194 was awesome color blocks.  I took the sketch very literally and followed it to a "T".  Around each block of color I made sure to keep the black border which really gives the card definition.  This card was ready yesterday but I floundered over what type of sentiment I could put on it without covering up all the wonderful bling.  Big picture —>  Card = 1 hour…Sentiment = hours and hours – ughhh!  

Say, you all can’t tell that I’m excited Thanksgiving and Christmas are coming can you?   Actually my Christmas tree is going up on November 1st IF I can wait that long – we have way too much to be thankful for!  Last year was very difficult for my family and I,  but God walks with us every day through the trials and continues to bless us day by day.  You know what, He blesses you too!

Supplies:
Stamps:  PaperTrey Ink
Ink:  Colorbox Chalk Ink – Warm Red, Olive
Paper:  Card Base – 140lb Watercolor paper edged with Black Copic Pen, Foil Paper from Walmart and Becca’s stash
Accessories:  Ribbon, pearls, rhinestones, ETA: Japanese Screw Punch
Size:  7.5 " tall x 6" wide (a Big Card!!)

P.S.  A sincere thanks for your patience – finally back to posting cards!  I managed to read many the comments that forward to my email. . . there are many more to go but I handled more than half!  I am still so tickled about how the Sharing the Comment Wealth turned out – thanks again.  Also after my last Q&A post several people asked if I live in Georgia . . . I wish!!  I don’t live in Georgia but I know Hartsfield Int’l Airport like the back of my hand, I used to be in that airport every couple of days.  I am so envious of you that have stores like Archivers around the corner (umm, within 40 miles).    Well, thanks to the convenience of the internet,  remember wherever you live, I’m only a couple of keystrokes from you! 

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  • AubriSeptember 18, 2008 - 5:26 pm

    That is gorgeous! I like it alot! Found your blog through Stampin’ Discuss, I’m a new demonstrator. You’re now in my list of favorites :DReplyCancel

  • DotSeptember 18, 2008 - 5:31 pm

    Your foil card is beautiful! I love the Christmas feel of it!

    I have added your blog to my favorites that I check everyday to see what you have been up to!!

    DotReplyCancel

  • Michelle JadaaSeptember 18, 2008 - 5:39 pm

    WOW………thats all i can say WOW!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • jami {sgtStamper}September 18, 2008 - 5:39 pm

    Becca….This is fantastic!! What a great use of the CB folder and the color blocks. I love all the little bling on the ornaments!
    hugs, JamiReplyCancel

  • kimSeptember 18, 2008 - 5:49 pm

    So we sound like little kids on Christmas morning….ohhhhh & ahhhhs…very pretty. Like you, I also don’t have scrap stores close… so where does a person obtain foil papers and all of these cuttlebug folders? I look at your work and wonder… what a scrapbook layout of yours would look like…amazing!
    Thanks for sharing ~ KimjReplyCancel

  • Ad K.September 18, 2008 - 6:05 pm

    Oh Becca, what a beautiful card! Ths colored stones are lovely on this. You never fail to amaze me.

    AdReplyCancel

  • BarbSeptember 18, 2008 - 6:12 pm

    LOL! I heard that embossing folder and the foil calling you too!!! I will totally back up your story ;-)! I love Thanksgiving and Christmas too so I am right there with you!

    Love, love, love this card!!! All the jewel colors are just gorgeous and love the bling. This was a perfect sketch for a perfect card :).

    ~BarbReplyCancel

  • Katherine McKameySeptember 18, 2008 - 6:16 pm

    Wow! You need to “foil” around (sorry) more often!! This is absolutely STUNNING! I absolutely love jewel tones during the Christmas holidays! Soooooo pretty!ReplyCancel

  • DonnaSeptember 18, 2008 - 6:49 pm

    What a gorgeous card, all that blling, love it.
    DonnaReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. AthaSeptember 18, 2008 - 6:54 pm

    Becca,

    Ok, what is a “Japanese Screw Punch”, and where can I find a picture of one? Ok, had to say that first so that I wouldn’t forget to ask. This card is so dog-gone beautiful, I have now decided to get this embossing folder. Don’t you just love cuttlebug stuff? I know I do. Ok, I am also headed to Walmart this weekend to pick up some of that foil paper. Oh, I found out that the little bling jems are $1.00 cheaper at Michael’s craft store, than most other places, and they have a pretty good variety. Just a tip I thought I would pass on.

    Lisa A.ReplyCancel

  • DianeSeptember 18, 2008 - 7:07 pm

    Beautiful card Becca. You make such beautiful bows. Do you have a particular technique to make them turn out so perfectly? If so I would love to know how you do it. I struggle with bows all the time.ReplyCancel

  • Denise ~ Paper PonderingsSeptember 18, 2008 - 7:08 pm

    Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow…that is amazingly beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • AnitaSeptember 18, 2008 - 7:13 pm

    You’re so funny! Great card! Yah – this is one bandwagon I better refrain from jumping on. I can just see dh, more of what kind of paper? Because you don’t already have enough paper? LOL, I’ll enjoy admiring your cards though!!!

    I have an Archiver’s within 15 minutes. If you ever need anything, you just let me know :-)ReplyCancel

  • Linda HSeptember 18, 2008 - 7:25 pm

    WOW!!!!!!!!! Absolutely gorgeous! But then I haven’t seen an ugly card yet from you. I have a Michael’s and a Hobby Lobby and a JoAnne’s and another homegrown scrap store within 20 miles from home and STILL have trouble finding things I want!!! Luckily I am a Stampin’ Up Demonstrator and it doesn’t take me long to get things from them!

    Keep up the good work!!! I love your cards!!!!!!!!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • SusieSeptember 18, 2008 - 7:27 pm

    gorgeous, gorgeous, as usual….thanks for answering my question.ReplyCancel

  • JanineSeptember 18, 2008 - 7:37 pm

    Becca!! How are you !??? I have been so busy with work that I finally just got a chance to check out my favorite blogs!!
    The is beautiful.. I teach a class on Monday nights and the ladies were asking about running the foil sheets through the cuttlebug and were so excited when I showed them how beautiful it turned out.
    I love what you did here.
    Well I just finished cleaning up my craft space and now it’s off to slumberland..
    Have a great evening!
    JanineReplyCancel

  • TRSeptember 18, 2008 - 7:52 pm

    B A U T FULL!!!ReplyCancel

  • LaurieSeptember 18, 2008 - 8:24 pm

    Stunning! Becca the elegance factor on all of your cards is over the top. In fact I had lunch with a friend the other day that was commenting on really liking elegant cards. Well, I sent her a link to your blog and I think you have yet another dedicated reader. Okay, I’m a groupie!ReplyCancel

  • KarenSeptember 18, 2008 - 8:42 pm

    BEAUTIFUL!!!! BREATHTAKING!!! INSPIRATIONAL!!! Need I say more?ReplyCancel

  • Ann LindSeptember 18, 2008 - 8:57 pm

    I bought that folder as well and couldn’t decide what to do with it. It is so pretty on foil with all the bling. Now I am trying to remember where I stored my foil papers. Thanks for sharing your wonderful card love the stained glass look of the background. Ann LindReplyCancel

  • DianeSeptember 18, 2008 - 9:25 pm

    Becca,
    That card is simply stunning.
    Now I have to go and get some foil paper.
    Thank goodness I have that folder.
    (Anyone want to guess what I’ll be
    doing tomorrow???)

    Hugs ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • SueSeptember 18, 2008 - 10:25 pm

    this is a gorgeous card…!!!
    and now I don’t feel so bad about my target date for my tree being Nov 15th LOL!ReplyCancel

  • Charlene Austin (Willow01)September 19, 2008 - 12:53 am

    Becca!! Why would you resist foil when you can do this with it!?? You are officially never allowed to not use foil again! Oh MY!!ReplyCancel

  • NancySeptember 19, 2008 - 1:10 am

    Your card is ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS! I’ve never used foils before but you’ve shown me one awesome way to use them.

    I’m new to your blog – and fairly new to stamping – and I didn’t get a chance to play your last blog candy game but it sure sounds like fun. I hope you do it again sometime!

    I’ve subscribed to your blog and I hope you’ll visit mine sometime. You seem like such a wonderful God-loving person and I’d like you to “meet” my family – especially my daughter, Jessica. Jess was born with congenital heart defects and has been very ill her whole life. She is considered terminally ill and is on oxygen and in a wheelchair. Jessica wasn’t expected to survive past 3 yrs old when she almost died during her 2nd heart surgery (she’s had 5 heart surgeries total and has suffered 2 strokes). In June she turned 20 years old!!! We’ve seen God’s love and miracles throughout the years and are so grateful for the time we have here on earth and for the promise of being together again after this life.

    I just started a crafting blog which I feel is far past due. I love being creative and have done a lot of decorative painting and scrapbooking in the past. As I said, I’ve recently gotten into stamping and I’m enjoying looking over stamping blogs and marveling in so much creativity!

    Sorry this message is so long – I got a bit carried away. LOL

    ((hugs)) and love,
    NancyReplyCancel

  • lengowSeptember 19, 2008 - 2:08 am

    Pi?kna, niesamowita kartka.
    Elegancka i niespotykana. Wspania?y pomys?, Rewelacyjne wykonanie.

    Ca?a Ty – Becca jeste? MIstrzyni? ?wiata.

    Podziwiam i chyl? czo?a . U?ciski .ReplyCancel

  • LazyKaySeptember 19, 2008 - 4:43 am

    Beautiful, thank you for the inspiration yet again.

    xxxxxxReplyCancel

  • PaulaSeptember 19, 2008 - 5:35 am

    this card is a masterpiece. I love Cuttlebug embossing folders; so much bang for the buck.ReplyCancel

  • QSeptember 19, 2008 - 6:49 am

    Wow – I love the card. The bling, the gold, the bow – it all looks fantastic! I want to find that folder now. :) What is the name of the Cuttlebug folder? Also, the foil paper – is there a specific kind that works best? What exactly does foil paper look like – I don’t want to end up buying the wrong thing. Thanks again for sharing your card – it’s gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • EleanorSeptember 19, 2008 - 7:38 am

    That card is out of the world! I just love the foil tree! I am going to try using some foil with my cuttlebug and see what happens. Your cards are “to die for”!ReplyCancel

  • Linda ESeptember 19, 2008 - 7:55 am

    I bet your Cuttlebug folder is smiling :) now! Great job, Becca.ReplyCancel

  • Pam aka/YorkieMomSeptember 19, 2008 - 8:27 am

    WOW Becca…………you “foiled” me this time!!!! This is beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • Laura (scrapnextras)September 19, 2008 - 9:49 am

    Becca this is fabulous! Love the gleem of the metallic papers and that embossing folder, well I will be searching the internet as you said for that baby! After seeing this card, it’s a must have!! Love all the bling…just beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • DebiSeptember 19, 2008 - 11:46 am

    My goodness Becca – this card is just gorgeous. I love the use of the bling on the card. I have the same folder and when making my sample for my book and thought “How will I ever use that one?…either I’ll hide the design completely, or I’ll leave it exposed and try to color it.” Now I know what to do with it!!! Thanks Becca.

    May I share a tip with you that I’ve come up with for storing my Cuttlebug embossing folders? I use a 4 x 6 (or 5 x 7, if you prefer) photo album. One the first page, I have a cute sheet that says Debi’s Cuttlebug Folders, and then the back side of it (hopefully you purchased one that has a divider sheet in each sleeve), has a sample of the folder that is in the right hand sleeve. I take a Sharpie marker and write on the bottom of each page the name of the embosssing folder. I also write the name of the folder on the back side of the folder because I don’t want to keep the jackets they were sold in. When I want to get inspiration for a card, I just pull out my photo album and see which folder I want to use.

    Have a great weekend,
    Debi – Rittman, OHReplyCancel

  • DebiSeptember 19, 2008 - 11:49 am

    For the above message, I didn’t proof it and forgot to say that I emboss a piece of cardstock with the folder and put it in an album sleeve. I can send a picture if any one is interested….

    Debi – Rittman, OHReplyCancel

  • PansySeptember 19, 2008 - 1:02 pm

    This card is simply put …stunning. I am tossing the idea around of making my own Christmas cards this year. This card gives me great inspiration. I was on the fence about this folder and now I want it.

    Your designs are just so amazing.

    PansyReplyCancel

  • AltheaSeptember 19, 2008 - 1:44 pm

    Becca,

    You inspire me to become so much better at this amazing craft. I just finished purchasing the punches the other day to try my hand at making some of the cards you featured earlier. This is without a doubt one of my favorite blogs. I look forward to seeing something new with the anticpation of a child on Chrisitmas morning.

    This card is so beautiful! Your talent is amazing, thank you for sharing with us mere mortals.

    More tutorials please!

    God’s Blessings!

    AltheaReplyCancel

  • MrsHSeptember 19, 2008 - 2:31 pm

    What can I say,Becca, that everyone hasn’t- such a stunning card.

    I love to use foiled card with my CB folders (we call it Mirri board over here) it really makes them pop.

    I also adore my japanese screw punch – I don’t know how I managed before I had it – it is a must-have in a crafter’s tool box.

    Have a good weekend!ReplyCancel

  • DawnSeptember 19, 2008 - 4:58 pm

    Opulent opulent card – Stunning!ReplyCancel

  • Leslie MillerSeptember 19, 2008 - 6:41 pm

    Oh, my! The bling is a fabulous and perfect addition! Wow! What a gorgeous piece of art!ReplyCancel

  • Beth NormanSeptember 19, 2008 - 6:51 pm

    Oh, Becca, this card is so very beautiful. The elegance jumps right out of the screen. Those gems you used are such a unique touch. I’m getting excited about starting my Christmas cards.ReplyCancel

  • Cathy B.September 19, 2008 - 8:00 pm

    Another beautifully, breath-taking card, Becca!

    Cathy B.ReplyCancel

  • Kay McBrideSeptember 22, 2008 - 12:43 pm

    I cant say anything different than the above comments but i really like this card its so shiny. i guess i might have to find that folder.
    kayReplyCancel

  • DeborahSeptember 27, 2008 - 10:51 am

    You have equisite taste and innovative creativity. This card and the tussie-mussie tree are so elegant. I, too, am adding your blog to my list of favorites. So where does one find foil paper?ReplyCancel

  • JillSeptember 30, 2008 - 5:53 pm

    Hi! Your work is stunning! If you have a moment, can you share info regarding the foil paper you used on the Christmas card (cuttlebugged ornaments). Keep up the inspiration! Thank you!ReplyCancel

  • KatieOctober 31, 2008 - 8:36 pm

    I loved this idea so much, I started experimenting. I didn’t have the Walmart foil, so I tried a few lightweight foils I had, but the embossing process almost tore them. Then in the hardware store the other day, I saw Duck brand faux foil shelf liner. It works great and has an adhesive backing and–best of all–you get 6.6 square feet for about 5 bucks. Such a deal! I was so excited, I had to go get that Japanese screw punch I’ve been wanting. So maybe I didn’t save so much after all. Thanks for the great inspiration & ideas.ReplyCancel

  • MarianJanuary 24, 2009 - 11:52 am

    GORGEOUS Where can I find 140 lb cardstock?…and my WalMart doesn’t have the foil paper :(.
    I frequent a little scrapping store in my small city, but the poor gals don’t seem to know too much about their product. I asked the weight of their paper (I found it on the company website myself) and I also asked if it was Watercolor paper and they didn’t know. Is there a difference from regular cardstock. I am fairly new to this and LOVE it, but I want to do things right and not waste a lot of money on things that are not great.
    Thanks in advance :)
    P.S. I am HOOKED on your site!ReplyCancel

We have a blog candy winner!  I’m so sorry for the delay, but I have been away from home all day. 

Thank goodness I did not cut up each comment to draw from a basket, insead, the winning number was picked by Random.org as follows:

Number 18 belongs to Stefanie, here is her comment:

and the sweet comment she left for one of my readers:

Stefanie, please email me with your address so that I can get your goodies in the mail; I’ll send you back an email to let you know that I received it!!   If not claimed by Saturday, September 20, 2008 at 9:00am CST, out of fairness, I will pick another name by Random.org.

When I was trying to figure out what twist to put on Blog Candy this time, I ran this idea by my DH to see what he thought.  He thought the name was kind of catchy and it almost seemed like "commonwealth" so he thought it was neat, but ultimately deferred telling me to ask the kids what they thought.  (Technically that means he was afraid that it was too hard).  Well thankfully the kids thought it was a great idea so I went with it. 

I have had so much fun this week living vicariously as some of the good folks who visit me often were visited and "discovered" by others of you.  I can’t even tell you the joy that it brought me to see everyone give so thoughtfully.  This world is full of good people!!  May the Lord bless you all!!

With heartfelt pride, gratitude and admiration,
Becca

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  • RosetteSeptember 17, 2008 - 3:26 pm

    Good for you Becca!! You were an instrument in His hands to shower all this good. Is it a coincidence that both of us tonight made a comment on our blog saying that this world is full of lovely people??? :)ReplyCancel

  • Linda van VlietSeptember 17, 2008 - 4:01 pm

    congratulations Stefanie! And thank you Becca for this lovely event :) I had a lot of fun browsing through al the wonderful blogs!
    hugs from Holland, LindaReplyCancel

  • BarbSeptember 17, 2008 - 5:10 pm

    Congrats to Stefanie!!! This was a lot of fun Becca- thanks for thinking of it :D!

    BarbReplyCancel

  • KarenSeptember 17, 2008 - 5:19 pm

    congrats to the winner!!! enjoy!!ReplyCancel

  • Joan BSeptember 17, 2008 - 5:35 pm

    You are a very kind and talented woman!ReplyCancel

  • hbSeptember 17, 2008 - 6:04 pm

    woooHOOO! Stefanie is a friend of mine and I am SO excited she won! She has a heart as big as Texas and a face that lights up when she smiles!
    Thank you, Becca, for such a fun contest!!!ReplyCancel

  • jami {sgtStamper}September 17, 2008 - 7:35 pm

    Congrats Stefanie! Becca, this was such a fun way to do your blog candy – it was fun to go out and visit other blogs,and I really enjoyed the visitors to mine too!
    hugs, JamiReplyCancel

  • StefanieSeptember 17, 2008 - 10:56 pm

    Becca, thank you so much! What a wonderful treat. I was so busy today that I didn’t have a chance to do my usual blog hopping. I only found out because my dear, dear friend HB sent me an e-mail to let me know. I don’t know who is more excited – HB or me !! :) I’ll send you my address and thanks again. Your blog is amazing and I already get so much from it. I really wasn’t expecting anything more! :)ReplyCancel

  • kimSeptember 18, 2008 - 5:14 am

    Sweet! Congrats… Stefanie! Be sure and show us what you create!ReplyCancel

  • Eva DobilasSeptember 18, 2008 - 7:12 am

    Congrats to Stefanie! How cute it is about your hubby and thank you Becca for the fun twist on this give away!ReplyCancel

  • Rhonda K.September 18, 2008 - 7:54 am

    Cool, congratulations Stefanie! This was a cool idea Becca, thanks for sharing your creativity.ReplyCancel

  • AttySeptember 18, 2008 - 9:57 am

    Congrats Stefanie, what great blog candy to win. Thanks
    Becca for a great idea and for sharing all your great creations.
    DonnaReplyCancel

  • MrsHSeptember 18, 2008 - 1:51 pm

    Good evening, Becca.
    Congratulations to you, Stefanie- enjoy your treats; I’m sure they will be lovely. Thanks to you, Becca for such a fun time. I enjoyed blog hopping even though some were already on my blog hopping list.ReplyCancel

  • Marlou McAleesSeptember 18, 2008 - 4:14 pm

    many congratulations to the winner :) enjoy your candy :)ReplyCancel

  • KaySeptember 18, 2008 - 4:47 pm

    Let’s do it again sometime! Even without blog candy! It was so fun for me to visit other sites and leave comments, and reading/responding to the comments on my blog. You really are the hostess with the most-est! Thanks again.ReplyCancel

  • Cathy B.September 19, 2008 - 7:48 pm

    Congrats to Stephanie. I enjoyed participating and seeing all of the blogs that I checked out… it was hard for me to make my final decision!

    Cathy B.ReplyCancel

 

I have a healthy dose email to go through so I decided to take a day or so to get caught up.  As I go through the comments, several questions have popped up a couple of times that I thought it best to address them in a post.  Also, I’ve discovered that I gave out some wrong information so this is probably the best forum to correct it. 

Q:     Is that a pineapple punch you used on the Thanksgivng Program Placesetting?
A:     Yep, it’s a pineapple punch with a sprig of leaves arranged symmetically underneath…the leaves are part of the punch.

Q.    Where did you get the punch and who makes it?
A.     My sincere apologies, I emailed several people that it was an Anna Griffin punch but I was wrong.  It is a Brenda Walton punch that I found at the Plaid Outlet in Lawrenceville, GA.  Many of the items were being clearanced out at the time but it is possible the punch still exists.  The part number on the punch is 45BPA

Q.     How large was the circle used in the Friends of Flourishes card HERE.  
A.     The card size was 5" wide by 6" tall.  I used the largest Nestability out of the Standard Circle Large set which is 3 3/4 inches in diameter.  You have a lot of play with your circle size when making the circle medallions using a corner punch.  The circle can easily be smaller or larger, the important item is the width of your corner punch. 

Q.     How large are the circles used in the My Family is A Circle card HERE.
A.      The card is 6" x 6" and the circles are from the Nestability Standard Circle Large set – Circle number 3 is 2 1/4 inches.

Q.     Will you do more tutorials?
A.      The beauty of a video tutorial is that it actually saved me tons of photo editing so I am working on more tutorial ideas.

Don’t forget, there is a little over a day left of the Sharing the Comment Wealth Blog Candy!  You can read all about it HERE.
Thanks so much for checking in with me . . . I’ll be back soon with some new cards!

 

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  • Gay FerlandSeptember 16, 2008 - 5:27 am

    Becca,
    Thanks so much for taking the time to answer questions!! You are so awesome! Enjoy the rest of your day!
    Gay FerlandReplyCancel

  • kimSeptember 16, 2008 - 5:36 am

    Miss Becca ~ God has blessed you with an amazing talent. I wish you would teach a class… I’d be more than willing to pay a fee and I’m sure many other people would also…. Currently I’m taking a scrap class with Val & Janna… http://gotsketch102.ning.com/
    the class is a month long with 2 sketches per week. I believe the fee was $25…. just a fyi…. might be something you’d be interested in offering, sometime! Thanks for taking the time to answer all our many questions. Have a great day!
    Kim JohnsonReplyCancel

  • JanineSeptember 16, 2008 - 5:37 am

    Hi Becca!!
    Just had to squeeze in a minute to see what you were up to before I go to the eye doctors and then to work. Your sharing the wealth comments have been great. I have had lots of new people over to my blog..
    Have a wonderful day!!ReplyCancel

  • AnitaSeptember 16, 2008 - 6:45 am

    Thanks for the info :-)ReplyCancel

  • Pam aka/YorkieMomSeptember 16, 2008 - 7:36 am

    Becca, thanks for all the details and answers…it helps so much!

    When thinking of doing the video tutorials please don’t forget to do one on tying those beautiful bows we see on your cards!!!!

    Hugs, PamReplyCancel

  • Gabriela DuclosSeptember 16, 2008 - 8:47 am

    I love your blog… it is full of great information. Thanks!!!ReplyCancel

  • RachelSeptember 16, 2008 - 9:49 am

    Thanks, Becca for answering my question about the punch! I appreciate it and I appreciate your work. Have a great day!ReplyCancel

  • ShirlSeptember 16, 2008 - 10:21 am

    Thank you Becca for understanding our need for a bit more detail. I love your ideas and your talent is a blessing. I hope it isn’t all overwhelming for you.

    I just finished praying for you.ReplyCancel

  • MrsHSeptember 16, 2008 - 1:34 pm

    Good evening, Becca, it is so good of you to answer all our questions. Perhaps it might be helpful to both you and us if you would consider the possibility of adding your card dimensions in the relevant credits. For me it gives me a better impression of the card in my mind because American card sizes are generally different to UK sizes.
    Looking forward to seeing more of your beautiful cards and hopefully more interesting and educational video tutorials.

    A xxReplyCancel

  • Cathy B.September 16, 2008 - 2:33 pm

    Hi Becca,

    I echo the thought on listing the card size. It is deceiving looking at the finished product and trying to guess at the dimensions of it.

    I am so happy do read that you are thinking of doing more videos. Your style in your first video was so perfect, making everything so easy to understand.

    I know I echoed once before about a ribbon video and I am echoooooing again!!!

    Thank you for all that you do. Viewing your blog is such a pleasure.

    CathyReplyCancel

  • BarbSeptember 16, 2008 - 4:55 pm

    Oh thank you so much Becca for all the information :). I actually tried a medallion and used it to frame a hand colored snowman image that I mounted on an altered cd to use as a Christmas ornament. The medallion was fun to make and came out so pretty :). Thanks for all the inspiration that you give us.

    Blessings,
    BarbReplyCancel

  • DianeSeptember 16, 2008 - 5:28 pm

    Hi Becca,
    Just a note of thanks for taking the time to answer the questions. You truely are an angel. A “crafting angel”. LOL

    God Bless my dear,
    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • Cindy LawrenceSeptember 16, 2008 - 8:24 pm

    Dear Sweet Becca~

    I just have to say THANK YOU for your wonderful blog, and your sharing the comment wealth idea!!! I have received a BUNCH of comments from your lovely blog readers, and it has just warmed my heart sooo much! You are such a LOVE!!!! I am going to file your idea away to use in the future if that is okay with you.

    Thanks again, my friend!

    {Hugs}
    ~CindyReplyCancel

  • Virginia AndersonSeptember 17, 2008 - 6:05 am

    Thanks for taking the time to answer so many questions. Learn from you every time! How special of you to share your talents in such a giving way!
    VA in AZReplyCancel

  • MelissaSeptember 17, 2008 - 6:12 am

    Oh my gosh, I miss the Plaid Outlet.
    Are you in the Atlanta area?!?! If so I want to come and stamp with you. You are like my stamping idol.
    All you’re work is just so beautiful.

    Thanks for sharing all the you do

    MelissaReplyCancel

  • GiovanaSeptember 17, 2008 - 10:36 am

    Thanks Becca for all the info.
    God bless
    GIovanaReplyCancel

  • Christine (Craftling)September 18, 2008 - 6:15 am

    Hi, Becca..

    I am so thrilled that you will be doing more tutorial videos! That’s very good news! How generous you are with your time for the benefit of other crafters. :o)

    By the way, the Inspirational team are looking to start showcasing craft tutorial videos. If you would be interested in having your videos featured, take a peek at the Inspirational blog today, and see what Julie is saying about it.

    Blessings to you,
    Chris xxReplyCancel

  • June in PAJanuary 28, 2009 - 8:14 am

    Becca, I have a question….being new to spellbinders I tried them on bazzill and other textured papers and they don’t emboss…I tried it on just plain paper and it doesn’t either….what kind of paper do you use..should it be plain and also….maybe I need more shims??? thanks so much….like in the rectangle…all but the last bottom border embossed just a tiny bit…………help I’m frustrated……..June in PA I love your work so much it almost makes me cry, it’s so beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • ShariMarch 10, 2009 - 8:54 am

    I think your cards are so classically beautiful. Would you show pictures of the insides? I’m really interested in how they look and if they are embellished inside as well. Pretty please.ReplyCancel

  • Deborah BMarch 30, 2009 - 10:29 am

    Becca, A while back, quite aways back……….., you had stated that yor cards are a certain size in height and width and that it is the basic size you use to build your card from there. Could you please share that information? I noticed that the card backing is always a creme color. Can you tell me what brand of paper do you use for the basic backing to build your card upon?

    ThanksReplyCancel

  • Laura Kirste CampbellApril 1, 2009 - 12:16 pm

    Hi Becca!
    I love your artwork!
    I’ve started a new clear art stamp company and would like to know if you’d be interested in joining our special design team. I look forward to hearing from you.
    Creatively Yours,
    LauraReplyCancel

  • Diana CrickApril 15, 2009 - 3:40 pm

    Becca,
    It is Diana Crick from Scor-pal. Could you please contact me at ladydian@shaw.ca. Thanks.
    DianaReplyCancel

  • RhondaJune 5, 2009 - 5:26 am

    Hi Becca,

    I am wondering to use the Spellbinders do I have to have the machine to do the cutting or could I use my Cuttlebug…..I know I can use my Sizzixes on the Cuttlebug, so I was wondering…..

    Thanks,
    Rhonda

    P.S. YOUR CARDS BEYOND AMAZING! When I grow up I want to be just like you….lol (36yrs)ReplyCancel

  • Lorraine ilesJuly 3, 2009 - 10:30 pm

    Can you share measurements and directions please on yr
    Keepsake box made with the latest FLEUR DE LIS PENDANTS DIES…
    please reply to this request,
    LorraineReplyCancel

  • EireneJuly 18, 2009 - 10:08 am

    Hi,

    I love your cards! I recently got the new pendant templates and am playing with it. However, I’m having the world’s hardest time getting the paper out of the template. So far I haven’t been able to make a successful pendant. :( How do you get your papers out? I tried pushing from the back with a stylus but it was stuck in there so tight that I left prints on the paper before it was even loose. Is there a trick to it? BTW I’m using a Cuttlebug with B and C plates.

    Thanks so much for your help!

    EireneReplyCancel

  • RosetteSeptember 22, 2009 - 5:10 pm

    How do you tie such perfect bows?ReplyCancel

  • CraftymawNovember 14, 2009 - 8:15 pm

    I love all your organizational ideas. How would I be able to get those sheets like you have with the squares and write up on to organize the ribbon etc for inventory? Would you be able to email me the pages to be copied? TIAReplyCancel

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