We Interrupt the Regularly Scheduled Post . . .
Posted by Becca Feeken on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008
Oh my goodness, I did not anticipate the response to the card I posted yesterday for the Friends of Flourishes announcement. Can I just say that I have the most wonderful readers…no, I really, really mean it! This blog has been a blessing to me; it has really kept me engaged, optimistic and grateful. Grateful for all the wonderful folks that stop by and grateful for all the folks that I’m able to chat with through email.
You all push me to do my very best . . . and for that I sincerely thank you.
Well you asked for it, so I put together a tutorial on how to do the circle frame from this card here. The wild thing about the tutorial is that it is a video tutorial. Now anyone who knows me will be very shocked and laugh, because this is simply not my M.O. Oh well, wilder things have happened. The video quality is not what I envisioned when I started but I’m sure that research will help me choose better options. Please enjoy, keeping in mind that I’ve never done this before and figured out how to do the whole thing, from A to Z, tonite! Yikes - Flip Video 101, how to get it into laptop, how to edit it, how to add title, how to save it, sign up for YouTube, how to upload it, how to embed it in blog. I am woman, hear me roar (lol)!!
Yes, we interrupt the regularly scheduled post . . .for a video tutorial! I had another Friends of Flourishes post prepared for today, but I will gladly post it tomorrow. Thank you, thank you, thank you for all your kind words!!
{{Big Hugs - Becca}}
Wow, at the end of processing your video, YouTube feeds you links to all the other videos in the world with the same or similar key words. If you have an afternoon free take a gander at all the videos featuring Circles and Corner Punches. Well I guess tons of other people have made sweet discoveries using corner punches as I did. . . be sure you hunt down some of these other videos too!
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Thank you, thank you thank you! Wow, you were busy that afternoon cutting out all of those borders! But what a great resource you made for yourself! Love your creativity.
Becca thank you so much for posting that!! I appreciate it very much!
Hopefully I will try to make a card half as beautiful as yours.
Have a great day!
How neat is that, I keep thinking I need to do some playing to find different ways to use my punches than what they are intended for, thanks for sharing!
Wow! That was not nearly as difficult as I imagined it to be, and I am SO happy that you created that wonderful video for all of us. I will be digging my tools out to give it a try very soon. Your cards are all just beautiful Thank you once again for sharing.
Karen, WY
Well Becca, I’m a little late to the party!!! hehe! I am so excited to have you on the team. You’re work is absolutely breathtaking. It will be so fun getting to know you better! Thanks too for the tutorial! I will have to post a link on the Flourishes Forum! :-)
Becca, you totally ROCK! Thanks so much for the video tutorial! I would never have thought to use the corner punch like that! It is GORGEOUS! I am going to dig out all my corner punches and play! Thanks!!
-Katherine M.
Becca, that is SO awesome!! You are so creative. That is so “Amazing”!! How extremely sweet of you to share that with everybody!!!
Becca, thank you so much for the video. You did an excellent job explaining how to do the circle punches. I would never have guessed it was that easy. Thank you again!!
Joan
Fabulous! Thanks so much!
Thank you for showing how to do this, can’t wait to try it myself!
Becca, your cards are just amazing, and thank you so much for this tutorial, as I was wondering how did you make it, too. So, now I know….thank you for sharing this and all your gorgeous creations!
Becca ~ you rocked this card & tutorial…. (I knew you’d be a GREAT teacher)…. if you ever do a class, pls let me know….
Becco thank you so much for that video tutorial! I hope to see more from you…………………..like I would love it if you would do a video tutorial on how you tie your lovely bows. Your bows are the prettiest ones that I’ve ever seen!!!!
Becca you are my hero - your cards are just so beautiful. Love this video and can’t wait to try this out. Thank you so much for the video - it’s perfect.
Ann xxx
Great job on your first video tutorial! This is such a neat technique, thanks for sharing.
you are very photogenic!!!! *Ü* great tutorial!
Becca - just 2 words: You Rock!!!
Thanks for a great and thorough video tutorial! - gigi
Hi,
Thanks for the tutorial. It is amazing! Fantastic job on making your first video.
Becca, thank you for the video tutorial. Like everyone else says you rock.. Thanks so much again and look forward to more cards and creations from you.
TFAS
What a great job you made of that video!! :o) I have to be honest.. It’s not the sort of thing I would make, BUT I adore YOU, so I had to watch, and it was wonderful to hear your voice, and to see your.. err.. hands! lol ;o)
Hearty congratulations on the Friends of Flourishes thang, you successful crafter, you!
God bless, and thank you for sharing your tutorial. Will you be sharing other things now you have the video thing down?
Chris xx
FANTASTIC tutorial! I can’t wait to try it!
Wow! Thanks for stepping out of your comfort zone and making a video! It’s great!
Thanks for the great tutorial, Becca!
Becca, Thank you for your wonderful tutorial and for your great tips too! Your artwork is truly wonderful to see.
Wow Becca,
Hard to believe that was your first tutorial, you did such a great job at explaining everything, you have a great voice for this too!! Your pace was great too for us to follow what you were doing. I have a bunch of these punches so looks like I’ll have to get busy experimenting with them. Thanks so much for the tutorial. Hope you will make more in the future.
hugs
Crystal Joy
Well, Becca, your video is so professionally done, it is like you have done hundreds before this one!
I certainly hope you choose to grace us with some more of your presentations. I send out BIG echos for a ribbon one!!!
A video, for me, makes things so much easier to understand how things are done. I have this saved to my favorites under two different categories, so I will be sure to find it when I look for it again!
Big hugs back at ya, Becca!!!
Cathy
Wow. You make me aspire to create better, more beautiful cards. Thank you for the tutorial, I really enjoyed your video. I hope you make more of them. I especially would love to learn how to make some of your “Hope” items. I recently purchased that stamp set from ODB, because I saw the gorgeous items you created with it! Thanks for sharing your time and talent with me. Be Blessed!~Barb
Thanks for sharing! I always love coming by each day and checking in to see your extraordinary work. I have shared your website with so many so that they can see just how beautiful your work is. Again Thanks
Amazing! Becca. Another beautiful idea. I may have to try this one too. Thanks for the tutorial. It looks great and I thought it was very clear.
OMGosh! I did love this yesterday but didn’t think I’d EVER be able to do it. With your TUTE I see that I ALREADY have everything to make it!
I am soooo excited! THANK YOU a million times!
Huge hugs, TR
Good evening, Becca - I’m a tad later this evening. I did so enjoy your tutorial; thank you so much for sharing with us how you did that beautiful circle. I must sus out my own corner punches now ( well not just now, ‘cos it’s 11.25p.m. here) and see if I have that particular one, although your designs with your other punches are beautiful too. You are such an innovative young lady. To boot, I enjoyed hearing your voice. So now I can put your voice to your photo when I’m reading your daily contributions. I hope now that you have had your baptism of fire and dived in at the deep end ( how’s that for mixed metaphors, eh! ) you will permit us more video tutorials on your lovely cards.
Becca, great, great job on your first video!!!! I actually tried this yesterday and had great success doing it. I also used a scalloped Nestie for mine. You way was a lot easier than my way of doing it though, lol! I just grabbed Nesties and tried different sizes of scalloped circles until I found one that worked out perfectly for my corner punch. This was really fun with awesome results- you are just a genious :D ! Have a blessed evening.
Barb
Thank you! Wonderful job and you make it look so easy; I will try these tomorrow. I’ve never left a comment before but I read your blog almost daily. Love your style and your ribbon collection! Maybe your NEXT video will be on tying a pretty bow using the wide ribbon. I struggle with them.
Bless you…
Like many of us, I have tons of blogs saved in my favorites, but yours is on all my computers, and the one I check every day.
I veiwed your circle punch tutuorial, and I am so delighted, your soothing voice and calm presentation, so matches your site - and now I know why I visit with you everyday - you are like comfort food, or a warm favorite blanket! Thank you for enriching my life, no matter what trials and tribulations the day brings, it’s comforting to spend a moment or two with you in the evening.
And yes, please do a video on typing such pretty bows!
Becca, Thanks so very much for sharing your wonderful talent with all of us! You are just amazing!
Cherie
Wow! Thank you SO much for sharing that process with us. Your tutorial was wonderful. ;D
Becca,
I can’t thank you enough! I have got to try it! I think you did a terrific job for your first video tutorial. Way to go girl!
Hugs back at ya,
Lisa
Awesome!!! Love-love-love your cards!!! Thanks soo very much for the video! Makes me want to give it a try!
WOW! What a fantastic video! Very nicely done and your instructions were great! Thanks for sharing!!!!
WOW, you have started off you tenure with Friends of Flourishes with a bang and lots of flourish! Welcome and many thanks for sharing the tutorial…just amazing!
Thank you for the tutorial. I hope you have more as I enjoy your cards. Using the corner punches in the circle……genius. Thanks again.
Thank you so much for making and sharing this tutorial. What a talented lady you are! I love everything you do and visit your blog each day. So inspiring, you well deserve all your current card designing blessings!
That was awesome. You are soo talented. I would have never thought to do that. Your video was great-you can’t possibly be a beginner in videography!!
Gorgeous! It was very generous of you to share your knowledge. Today was my weekly card making group. We all gathered around the computer and watched your video twice. Each of us own that heart corner stamp and were delighted with your clear instructions in how to use it in this new and clever way. I found your pattern lends itself to very elegant style to simple and cute. (I made one a wedding card using very fine papers and pearls and a cute one using pink scraps.) Thank you so much!
Becca,
Thank you so much for making the video tutorial! I’m such a visual learner that you’ve pretty much taken the stress out of trying this…whew!
I love your creative use of punches. I often get stuck trying to figure out what to do with them. I can’t wait to try this…
WOW thanks for that!
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Becca,
Thanks you for a wonderful tutorial. You did a fabulous job, very professional presentation. You made it look so easy. If you were in my area I would be begging you to teach at my store!
Becca- I just loved the tutorial. As long as I can get off this darn computer I am going to try it!
Thank you so much for all your inspiration!
Hugs,
Joani
Really gorgeous !!
Thanks so much for this very professional tutorial !!
Eve ( from France ) ;)
lord next you are going to be a movie star!! good video now i will have to hunt that punch!!
hugs and hugs
kay
Ooooh it’s true that I (with so many more it seems) told you to show us in a photo .. or two.. how to make that circle.. but I didn’t expect this!! Thanks a lot Becca… you’re one blessed lady! Surely that God can’t tell you that you didn’t use and share your talents :)! Very well done.. send you hugs :)
Becca,
I can’t thank you enough.
~~Diane~~
This is awesome! I never would’ve thought to do something like this, and it looks like a million bucks!
Thank you!
Wonderful video! thanks for showing how you did it.
Hi Becca,
Love all of your inspiration. I have never seen a corner punch that gives that filigree effect….could you pass on a few more details about what type of punch that you use.
Thanks again
Bonnie
I have been enjoying your blog Rebecca! Gorgeous pieces of art! Now this circle frame, FABULOUS! You are a creative genius! (Now don’t get big headed on us!LOL!) Thanks so much for the video. You did a fantastic job! You are now a star! I am looking forward to many more!
Wishing you God’s blessing Becca!
Congrats on your DT appointments. Have fun!
~Pam
Down south in little old Alabama
Becca your video was brilliant and so relaxing to watch.
You’ll have to do more now you know!!!
Hi Becca,
thanks for the video….I loved it and appreciated it so much
I can’t view the tutorial…. it isn’t compatible with my computer. Can somebody give me the measurement of the diameter of the circle so I can try it? Thanks!
DeniseB
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Hi Becca Thanks again and again for your inspiration. Amazing!!!!
What a great idea! You’re so clever, and I’ll definitely try this! Thanks!
Thanks for the beautiful video! Your site is one of my very favorites,
not only to see your wonderful cards, but I’m inspired by your ability
to share your faith with your talent! God bless!!!! Diane
Wow, that is a great technique. It looks so complicated but you made it seem so easy. I will be trying it for sure. Plus, you should do more video tut’s, your voice is very sweet and easy to listen to and you explain things so well.
Thank you so much,
Lori
I just thought you might want to see my humble attempt at your beautiful card. :)
http://buttonsbugsandblogs.blogspot.com/2008/09/96-my-version-of-beccas-card.html
I couldn’t figure out how to just email this to you. Sorry to take up space here.
TR
All I can say. You did it again.
Debra
Loved it! Thanks for the great tutorial.
Breathtaking; truly creative. Your work is so very beautiful. Thank you. Diane
Can someone please give me the diameter measurement of the circle?
DeniseB
Yaaaaaa you did good girl!!!!! No one would know this was your first tutorial !!! I’m so proud of you!!! Thanks so much for sharing the instructions with us - I see many circle frames in my future.
This is fantastic! You have some of the most wonderful design ideas! I am so happy I found your blog. Thanks for sharing the wonderful cards and ideas. I try to check your blog at least a copy of times a week if possible.
Beautiful as always. When I saw the card the first time I knew I already had those punches. And what a creative way to use them. Of course I had to run right to my craft room to try them out. Amazing! And the paper template idea is pure genius. Like many others, your blog is one of the ones I check out nearly every day. There is so much inspiration here. Keep up the wonderful work.
Makaren
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THIS IS SO YUMMY, SO EFFECTIVE BUT SO EASY. THANK-YOU FOR SHARING.
Becca, this was a wonderful tutorial! I just found your blog this morning and look forward to visiting again! Great job! Thanks! Lynn B
Thank you for sharing your talents - wow - how fun - off to try this!
M-J
You truly have a gift. Thank you for sharing it!
Thank you so much for the corner punched circle video!!!! For those unfortunates (such as I) who don’t have Nestabilities, what is the actual size of the circle?
Fran in MA
Becca,
You are a blessing. Thank you.
Hi Becca. You are the “BOMB”…. THANK you for posting a tutorial on making the circle… I can’t wait to try it.
God Bless and keep making your beautiful stuff…
Hi Becca - thanks so much for the tutorial. I was going to write you yesterday and ask you to make me several and I would pay you for them….but now that I see how simple it is, I’m going to try it too. I still may not get it, but I’m going to try.
Hugs,
Debi E.
Excellent tutorial and what a beautiful result. Thank you so much for sharing.
This was just a gorgeous card! Thanks for the video and all the tips!
My gosh what a beautiful technique! Thank you, so much, for sharing it. And you did a terrific job of your very first video, kiddo. I’ve seen some other first ones and, trust me, you have achieved the nack. Keep up the good work.
Wow, what a neat idea! You had mentioned you used the large Nestabilities circle, but what size is it (for those of us who have to punch out or use a Coluzzle circle template)? I love your scallop circle the best too! Thanks so much for sharing! Deb :)
Becca,
Thank you so very much for sharing this fun tutorial with us. I truly believed it would have been a lot more difficult, but your clear instructions makes it easy to follow. And thanks for the additional samples. Your work is truly a work of art, and best of all your passion pops through and makes it a feast for the eye… eye candy if you may!
This is so awesome!! I’m shopping for corner punches now!!
Thank you so much for sharing this!
hugs, Jami
Hi Amazing Grace! Your video tutorial on the circle frame was amazing for your first attempt and so easy to follow. I immediately went to my crafting table and attempted one. I only have the Quickutz scalloped circles, but to my surprise the large circle worked perfectly and had a nice scalloped edge when finished. Looking forward to some more of your tutorials!
Celticrafter
R U an alien? I have rarely seen such creativity in humans before so I thought you might just be visiting this planet and blessing us with your creativity. True genius is seeing new ways to use ordinary things. Thank you. I can’t wait to get home and “audition” my punch rack.
Bernice
Thank you so much for this really inspiring tutorial! This is so beautiful and I can’t wait to try it! Thank you, also, for the tip about keeping a stash of borders to audition! What a great idea! Keep up the great work! ~Chanda
How inspirational! Beautiful Beautiful Thank you so much for taking the time to do the video for us. Great job! Linda =)
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!!!! Is is a wonderful idea!! Thanks so much for sharing it with us!! I loved the card you made!!
Wow!!! What a great tutorial! Thank you so much for sharing it with all of us, I can not wait to try this out! Your work is amazing, I will be back to check out your blog again soon! :)
Thanks again!
Becca this is the most fantastic tutorial and really helped me make this small creation on my first attempt!
http://purple-peonies.blogspot.com/2008/10/circle-frame-card.html
I have to go buy more corner punches now as you inspired me so much.
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Awesome tutorial, thanks so much for all of your hard work in putting that together….
This is such a great video- how neat!!! I am going to get out all of my punches to play and see what I can come up with!!! Thanks!!!
Wow, so beautiful! Thank you so much for the video tutorial, you make it appear so easy to do. Love it!
Ter :)
Great video, many thanks. It opens up many avenues to explore. Like you I have been a crafter since I could hold a pair of scissors. I look forward to seeing more of your work.
Barbara
I keep going back to your tutorial as I think you have done this so well - what a brilliant technique - Only thing now is where can I get the punch?
awesome Becca…thanks! =)
Hi Becca
Thank you so much for the tutorial! Am off to try it myself for today’s SCS Technique Challenge!!!
Way too cool! Thanks for sharing.
WOW! Thanks so much for teaching me this great technique!! I will try it today! You rock for taking the time to prepare this video and share! THANKS MUCH!!
Heather B.
What an amazing and creative idea! Your tutorial was so easy to follow. Your card is just stunning. This is one that I have to try. Thanks
Becca,
Thank you for your awesome directions. Very clear, concise and easy, but make a FABULOUS and stunning result. Thanks for sharing. chris
WOW! what a great way to use a corner punch - it is such a dramatic piece or addition to any card. thank you for the clear tutorial. i can’t wait to try this!
best wishes,
Sankari :)
What a FAB-TABulous tutorial. Thanks so much for all the information and ideas. I can see that my next batch of cards will probably entail the circle technique or the border technique with the corner punches. What a wonderful tool you’ve created.
Thanks again!
Great tutorial. I just couldn’t figure it out! Looks like something I could do now that I saw it.
Thanks so much.
You totally rock girl. That is such a genius idea. Thanks for taking the time to create that awesome tutorial. Your card is so beautiful.
I just found this post and would like to know what brand name the corner punch is that you use. I think this is such a great idea and I can’t wait to try it out.
thank you for the creative kick! I’m ready to make a card tonight!
Thanks a million Becca. This is a great technique and one I shall be trying very soon.
Thanks
Marion, UK
Wonderful job! TFS
Woooo, wooooo, your creativity is awesome. Thank you for putting a tutorial together!!
Becca, This is such a wonderful video! Congratulations on all your success! You are one Amazing woman with such a phenomenal amount of talent! I love this circle medallion and am so happy that Lynn has featured your tutorial. Now I need to go and try it! Thank you for sharing your work!
What a beautiful medallion. I can’t wait to try it! Your video is so precise– there is NO questions on what to do!
Thanks!
Loved your technique! I really enjoyed your tutorial, and found it very easy to follow. Thanks!
Totally love this idea!
You did a wonderful job on the tutorial–perfect.
TFS your talent.
Thank you so much Becca, have tried and it looks great. Thank you for the clear precise instructions also.
What an incredible idea and an awesome tutorial!!! Thanks so much for sharing it with everyone!
how very interesting! What a great teacher you are. thanks!
This is just awesome, thanks for sharing your expertise it is gratefully appreciated.
Christian regards from Australia
WOW Becca, I’m so glad you made that helpful video tutorial! I can’t wait to try this technique. Thanks!
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I really needed this.
Jan
Ok now that is just AMAZING!
Hi Becca,
I fell love with your beautiful heart circle. It is great but I am deaf. I can’t hear what you explain me how make measure the circle size.Can you send me direction for size around. Thank you for your sharing with me. Have a good day.
WOW; what an incredible video; thank you for sharing!!
You are such an encourager….as someone else has said it was great to hear your voice.
Thanks yet again for great instructions…now to search for a corner punch.
God’s richest blessings to you and yours.
Joyce in Northern Ireland
WOW!! Someone sent me the link to this video and it is totally awesome!!! You are such a natural to do videos. Your voice is perfect (lol you sound like a teacher) and your speed was just right!! Not to mention of course that your card and the technique used to create it are just beautifully creative. Gotta go now cuz I want to try it!!! Thanks again and I am subscribing to your blog because I love what your create and I will wait with bated breath for your next video!!! Hugs, Willow
Just love your tutorial. Easy to follow, nice pace. Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Amazing.
Great tutorial. Thanks for taking the time to make this video, it was easy to follow and done at a good pace. Amazing design.
Wow, thanks for a fabulous video and beautiful card. I can’t wait to try and share with my hostess club. Thank you, thank you again :-)
I just found your blog through Beth Ulman…and all I can say is wow.
A place full of creativity…thanks for the tutorial using the heart punch.
connie paxman
Very beautiful card.
I really appreciate you showing me how to make this round punch frame.
Cheers and Thank You!
Thank you so much!! I’d been seeing cards with this type of medallion and had not gotten any replies to my question on how they did it. I stumbled onto your post at SCS and here I am, question answered in a super tutorial that was so easy to follow.
Wow, this is stunning, love your card! Thank you so much for the detailed tutorial, it´s easy to follow!
I was looking around on the SCS gallery, saw cards made with the circle medallion and was wondering how to do it. With a few searches, I came upon your fantastic blog and this tutorial. So glad I have the day off today…I’m off to find some punches to try this out.
Thank you for your wonderful tutorial!
Becca - this technique looks interesting but for some reason the video isn’t showing for me. Is there a YouTube link? I have this punch and I know I couldn’t figure out your beautiful technique on my own. You did a marvelous job!
I didn’t give up! I found it on YouTube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5k-xwQCv4Cg
Thank you so much Becca! You are a true blessing.
absolutely incredible lil works of art! TY! TY! TY!
Huggz, khara
Becca,
Absolutely fantastic! I am going right now and trying it. I also didn’t know the bottom of the corner stamps come off! Thank you!!
This was great. I search my punches to see what would work and how I could use them. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much for the tutorial. You have inspired me to experiment with my own punches and even the Cricut Design Studio.
Carmen
Wow - something I had NEVER thought of doing! Thanks so much for sharing your discovery.
I saw your blog/tutorial circle frame before I left for work and all day longed to come home and try it. I made two of them. What a wonderful blog you have! I subscribed to it..’
What a blessing finding it is to me!
Cyndi
WOW, thanks for this, will be giving it a go!
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Thank you so much….very easy to follow, tutorial….Now I have to get some of these corner adorners…..Love this technique!!!
Thank you for your inspiration and sharing your beautiful work throughout the year - I love visiting your blog.
Happy New Year.
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I just love this. It is my favorite EVER tutorial. You’ve opened up a whole
new dimension for us all.
Thank you.
xoxos,
Janet