Garden Delights


Hi there blog friends, where have I been?  I know, right!!  My blog has an owie that I’ve been trying to fix.  For now I’m going to leave it stand – it’s really nothing you can see but something off kilter in the background.  I think that if I come back to it with fresh eyes I’ll have better luck.  In the meantime a card to share, because I have a table full of new stamps that are absolutely calling my name and because I’ve missed you all!!  What a way to celebrate spring but with new Quietfire Design stamps!!  This wonderful design is from the Garden Delights set (of eight stamps) and  was crafted to fit Spellbinders™ Floral Ovals, so that’s what I used to show it off – I cut two (one mauve and one tan) and simply trimmed out the oval using the piercing dots as a guide!!  I stacked it on Spellbinders™ Labels Seventeen and layered it on top of a panel embossed with Spellbinders™ Whimsy M-Bossabilities.  The center piece is a sticker from K & Company.


I hope you’re having a fab week and a wonderful stroll into spring!!  I am :-)

SUPPLIES I USED
Stamps: Quietfire DesignGarden Delights set of eight stamps
Paper:  The Paper Company
Ink: Memento – Cocoa, Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink
Accessories: Spellbinders™ Floral Ovals, Spellbinders™ Labels Seventeen, Spellbinders™ Whimsy M-Bossabilites, Recollections Flowers, Hug Snug Seam Binding, Zva Creative Pearls, Recollections Pearls
Additional Ideas:  Quietfire Gallery Spellbinders Blog

I know this is a short post – I’m running around today.  Stay tuned, I have lots of exciting things to show you, so thanks for stopping by today and I’ll see you soon!!

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  • ashApril 10, 2012 - 3:21 pm

    Beautiful card, I especially love that embossing folder not to mention that K & Company sticker. Thanks for all you share. ……ashReplyCancel

  • Denise LandaApril 10, 2012 - 3:48 pm

    Becca,
    This is just gorgeous! I love the way you use the flourish bling on your cards!
    DeniseReplyCancel

  • conniecrafterApril 10, 2012 - 3:48 pm

    Gorgeous, love the embossing, sweet image, fits perfectly inside that sentiment frame, lovely layering of the dies!ReplyCancel

  • Laura with Layers of ColorApril 10, 2012 - 3:51 pm

    Mmm, rich and warm loveliness! Very beautiful!

    Happy Spring to you my friend!!ReplyCancel

  • AlisonApril 10, 2012 - 3:52 pm

    I love this Becca The colours are cheerful and that Floral oval is high on my wish list! Soon I hope.The m bossing folders just adds to the overall effect!ReplyCancel

  • BARBARA DEE MCELDOWNEYApril 10, 2012 - 3:56 pm

    O so pretty Becca! I missed your lovely site while it was down – I will pray that the Lord will help you get it fixed! I know He delights in bless us thru you!
    Thank you so much, eh!ReplyCancel

  • Joy HApril 10, 2012 - 3:56 pm

    Stunning card, Becca, and I love the rich, rich colours. I will have to order those stamps from Suzanne now!ReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenApril 10, 2012 - 4:00 pm

    WOW! Becca this is GORGEOUS! I thought “Garden” when I saw your card! It’s JUST LOVELY!!!!!!!!! HOPE you do get your issue resolved!!!!!! I think ALOT of people are having “issues” with their blogs! At least a few I visit! Can’t even leave a comment on some! :( ANYWAY, keep breathing in that luscious spring air & showing us your lovely work! :)ReplyCancel

  • DebbiApril 10, 2012 - 4:00 pm

    BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Omega BrooksApril 10, 2012 - 4:07 pm

    This is gorgeous, I love the colors. The roses are really pretty too. Happy spring!ReplyCancel

  • Joanna MackintoshApril 10, 2012 - 4:07 pm

    Stunningly beautiful card Becca, I love that new stamp from Quietfire too – such gorgeous calligraphy.ReplyCancel

  • Ann robbinsApril 10, 2012 - 4:07 pm

    I missed you so much. I have never looked so forward to anything since I started blogging with you. You amaze me every single post. One is more flattering the last. This is absolutely beautiful as usual. God Bless.
    Mstgane
    AnnReplyCancel

  • RaquelApril 10, 2012 - 4:08 pm

    Hi Becca its good to know you are okay-and that its not you that something is wrong-but material stuff. I think this card is beautiful-love the background-its beautiful. I know that you are busy but just wondering if you are going to show how you made a little box sometime back and used MS punch–the card was also amazing. Hope you can figure out the problem with your blog. I enjoy your beautiful creations but most of all just knowing how things are going. Take care.ReplyCancel

  • Judy I, St. Louis MOApril 10, 2012 - 4:09 pm

    Welcome back Becca. I’ve missed you. Your card is gorgeous. I love the colors. That M-Bossability background is gorgeous.ReplyCancel

  • AstridApril 10, 2012 - 4:10 pm

    OOOh, this is soooo stunning, love that particular colour combo, just gorgeous Becca!

    Guess what, here it was snowing today, – so much for spring:o(ReplyCancel

  • craftykeithApril 10, 2012 - 4:14 pm

    Hi Becca!!! What a stunning card you never cease to amaze me with your fantastic desings and colour ways. Keep them coming, you are my inspration to make my cards.
    Hugs from Craftykeith.ReplyCancel

  • Sandy MApril 10, 2012 - 4:17 pm

    Gorgeous card. The sticker wouldn’t look near that good without the background card.ReplyCancel

  • Mary HApril 10, 2012 - 4:21 pm

    Becca, Missed you, but knew all the time that you were busy, had Easter, and was just hoping that you were enjoying some down time. The card, as always – is so lovely. I never know how to make stickers look so gorgeous as you did. Thanks for sharing a beautiful creation, good luck with the blog fixing. So frustrating. But you’ll meet the challenge. Hope your Easter was wonderful. HugsReplyCancel

  • Katherine LawsonApril 10, 2012 - 4:32 pm

    As always, you made another gorgeous card. This one should be framed by it’s recipient, because it’s so beautiful!

    It’s good to have you back, I’ve missed seeing all of your beautiful creations.ReplyCancel

  • Nadine IllingworthApril 10, 2012 - 4:33 pm

    Hi Becca
    Wheres your note ? lol Was going to send search party out lol. Glad your back really missed your daily blog. Now i know what life with out you would be like.
    What a rich and beautiful card. I just ordered the oval circle in the middle cant wait for it to arrive. love that embossing folder too. Great card. Well done.
    Hope you had a smashing Easter and sort the gremlins out soon.
    All the best
    Nadine xReplyCancel

  • SuziApril 10, 2012 - 4:39 pm

    I’ve missed you in my in-box! Your card is breath-taking! Thanks for the inspiration!ReplyCancel

  • Carol RApril 10, 2012 - 4:54 pm

    This is so lovely! I like the background color and the center focal point is so pretty.ReplyCancel

  • Charlene DahlbergApril 10, 2012 - 4:56 pm

    Oh Becca, So glad you are back – We have missed you. This card is so beautiful. I love the color combination. Brown seems to be on my favorite list right now .Can’t wait to see what else you have been working onReplyCancel

  • RobertaApril 10, 2012 - 4:56 pm

    As always totally beautiful!!!ReplyCancel

  • Pam PApril 10, 2012 - 5:21 pm

    Very pretty Becca! I too have missed you, glad you’re back.ReplyCancel

  • FrancineApril 10, 2012 - 5:22 pm

    With a sticker… Unbelievable!
    This is beautiful again.
    You are the best.
    Merci
    FrancineReplyCancel

  • Bonnie WeissApril 10, 2012 - 5:26 pm

    Looks like I’m not the only one who missed you, Becca. This card is so very pretty, especially in pink.ReplyCancel

  • Johanne L.April 10, 2012 - 5:38 pm

    Gorgeous card. I love it very much. Love the colors you used. Thanks for sharing,ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisApril 10, 2012 - 5:39 pm

    Just simply stated this card is stunning. Beautiful colors chosen. Love the whole layout of this card. Beautiful work Becca. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • Gloria WestermanApril 10, 2012 - 5:50 pm

    Beautiful card….so glad your back…..ReplyCancel

  • SueApril 10, 2012 - 5:56 pm

    Oh my a simply beautiful card. I love these two colors together.ReplyCancel

  • Jean HempelApril 10, 2012 - 6:08 pm

    This is so gorgeous Becca.. Love the flowers, something you don’t always use. Have missed you so much and am glad you are back… gotta get your puter fixed.. But I love the colors on this card and the layout is so lovely… Hugs, JeanReplyCancel

  • Pattie JnsApril 10, 2012 - 6:22 pm

    OH! Becca, this is soooo beautiful. the embossed bg looks like velvet. I love the colors, the sentiments, and flowers. I just love the whole concept. such a beautiful card. A keeper for sure. ……thanks for sharing,…..Hugs and blessings.ReplyCancel

  • Phil from Dublin, IrelandApril 10, 2012 - 6:27 pm

    Your card is just stunning – colour, design – oh you are super – thanks so much – glad to see your blog anytime.
    PhilReplyCancel

  • TeresaApril 10, 2012 - 7:06 pm

    So glad you are back! Very pretty card. Love the embossed background and the use of spellbinders.ReplyCancel

  • janeyApril 10, 2012 - 7:12 pm

    Oh – such beautiful colors, Becca! I love the embossing folder design and the floral ovals. Wonderful!

    hugsReplyCancel

  • SuzanneApril 10, 2012 - 7:27 pm

    So beautiful and elegant Becca! Thank you so much for using the new stamp!!ReplyCancel

  • RobinApril 10, 2012 - 7:40 pm

    I love it when you can use stickers! I love your color choice!ReplyCancel

  • myrnaApril 10, 2012 - 7:50 pm

    Becca, You do such lovely and elegant work. The colors on this are just fabulous. Lovely, lovely, lovely.ReplyCancel

  • facsmomApril 10, 2012 - 8:10 pm

    I’m on a white-on-white and cream-on-cream kick and am inspired, again, by one of your beautiful creations. Glad you are back among us!ReplyCancel

  • ConnieApril 10, 2012 - 8:46 pm

    What a gorgeous card! Love the new stamps from Quietfire, too.ReplyCancel

  • NoddyApril 10, 2012 - 8:49 pm

    Becca, I’m speechless when saw your card.
    Truly beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • Robyn JosephsApril 10, 2012 - 9:12 pm

    lovely use of the new Garden Delight Quietfire Stamps.
    glad you are enjoying them and finding some inspiration!
    blessings,
    RobynReplyCancel

  • RufusApril 10, 2012 - 9:51 pm

    Another beautiful card, Becca. But even more beautiful than the card was having you pop up in my inbox! I’ve missed you! Glad to have you back creating and posting.
    R/ReplyCancel

  • Patricia T.April 10, 2012 - 9:55 pm

    Becca, Becca, Becca… again this card is absolutely beautiful! Your cards sings to my spirit. I just absolutely love your creations. After a long day, it is a pleasure to come home and view your stunning cards. It lifts my spirit. Thank You for sharing. Hugs! PatriciaReplyCancel

  • HettieApril 10, 2012 - 10:14 pm

    WOW!! This card is absolutely beautiful. Glad you’re back and thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Marcie SmithApril 10, 2012 - 10:56 pm

    You were missed!!!! I was begining to wonder if something were wrong. Almost sent the posse out to find you. Just kiding. But I was begining to get a little concerned. Glad you popped in to let us know all was well.
    And to share this oh so beautiful card with us. It is really gorgeous. The Whimsy embossing folder is so pretty. Haven’t gotten to use it yet, but I can see I am really going to have to. Made a really gorgeous background for this pretty stamp.
    MarcieReplyCancel

  • RebekkaApril 10, 2012 - 11:01 pm

    I have missed you..:)
    This is gorgeous, love the bird and how you did the 2 colors.ReplyCancel

  • BernieApril 10, 2012 - 11:03 pm

    I’ve missed you, you spoil us rotten so I expected an Easter card. This is gorgeous, so rich and elegant I LOVE it!
    Blessings BernieReplyCancel

  • Christine Harrop, Oxfordshire, UKApril 11, 2012 - 3:32 am

    Good to have you back Becca. I really like the M-Bossabilities folders. Something else on the wish list. Love the card and the gorgeous colour-ways.ReplyCancel

  • Chloes NanApril 11, 2012 - 7:16 am

    Welcome back Becca, we missed you! Love the colour palette on this card, also the stamps, the Spellbinders dies you’ve used, love it all! xReplyCancel

  • Charlotte Schleue ZweigoronApril 11, 2012 - 8:22 am

    Thank goodness you are back! I had started having “mother” thoughts; imagining you unconscious by the side of the road or in the hospital with amnesia. (Did you ever have “mother” thoughts like that?) At other times, I thought you might be gallavanting around and having a good time without US!! How I missed you! And it appears I am not alone. Don’t ever think it is your design talent alone that keeps us coming back. Your spirit shines through your art and we like what we see, Becca. You are back and creating things as gorgeous as ever!! Happy, happy, happy!ReplyCancel

  • yogiApril 11, 2012 - 8:37 am

    gorgeous. You always do such a nice job… Inspiring. Have a great dayReplyCancel

  • MdApril 11, 2012 - 8:52 am

    Superbeeeeeee
    BravoReplyCancel

  • ChelseaApril 11, 2012 - 10:11 am

    Oh, wow, Becca, that is just so very gorgeous!! The colors are so rich! And what lovely new designs you have shown us here. Another beauty!ReplyCancel

  • dianeApril 11, 2012 - 1:22 pm

    Thank You Becca for shareing the tapeonline.com with us, I am now doing the happy dance, these cases are wonderful and the service was great, I ordered them mon. and got them today, amazing.
    Take Care, DianeReplyCancel

  • Jean CApril 11, 2012 - 1:51 pm

    This is a wonderful card with such such majestic coloring. Love this card and love your new designs. Thank you for always sharing!ReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)April 11, 2012 - 2:13 pm

    Welcome back, I missed you. Now everything feels right with the world – you are back and creating beauty. Not that I begrudge you well deserved time off. Goodness knows, you’ve earned it and then some. But it sure does feel good to see you back with us.

    I love your card so much I dropped everything and ordered the whole April stamp release from QuietFire. You’ve done a masterful job with it and I hope I can do even a fraction as well.

    Be happy. Be well. And thank you for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Linda ScottApril 11, 2012 - 3:32 pm

    Hi Becca,
    Welcome back I for one have really missed your posts. You are a great inspiration to me thanks for all that you do for us crafters all over the world.
    Hugs from New Zealand LindaReplyCancel

  • LorettaApril 11, 2012 - 9:49 pm

    Hi Becca:
    Happy to have you back. It’s not quite the same without you. What a beautiful card starting with the colors, embossing and the great sticker in the center. K and Company does have some great stickers and you certainly have shown us with this creation. Many Thanks!ReplyCancel

  • Lindyloo, South Wales, UKApril 11, 2012 - 10:02 pm

    Hi Becca,
    another lovely card today and I like the strong colours you have chosen.
    Sorry to hear you have been having problems but maybe as you say, fresh eyes can help you sort it.
    Thank you for the email.
    Best wishes Linda xReplyCancel

  • RandellynApril 13, 2012 - 1:03 pm

    Beautiful card. I love the color combination! The Spellbinders is on my list and the stamps set is quite nice as well. Hope everything gets sorted out with your behind the scenes projects.ReplyCancel

  • Linda K.April 13, 2012 - 9:41 pm

    First, I would like to say I LOVE your work!! You are so talented and creative; your work is AWESOME!!! I literally went page by page through your blog – back to the very first post – looking at all the beautiful things you have made and reading your tutorials along the way. I don’t know how you come up with all of your techniques and creations; they’re amazingl! Speaking of amazing, I really liked the way you came up with your blog name; it’s a great story. Thank you for sharing all of your work with everyone.ReplyCancel

  • EileenApril 15, 2012 - 11:57 am

    Another beautiful masterpiece Becca…thank yo for sharing it with us<3
    LOL EileenReplyCancel

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