If We Knew

Hi there blog friends.  Don’t forget to have a look along my righthand sidebar and weigh in on your frugal tips under 31 Days to a Frugal Papercrafter.  For today’s card I went with soft, soothing classic colors.  The paper I was using is almost like a toile so I brought in some other classic elements like the Spellbinders Lacey Ovals.  I think it goes perfectly with this new sentiment from Quietfire Design called If We Knew Each Other’s Secrets.   I wondered if I could fashion some of the roll flowers out of an oval and yep, the lacey ovals worked just fine.  I simply cut a spiral inside and discarded most of the middle once I ran out of scallops.  I like them – it’s easy to bend down the loops to make offset petals.


I layered two lacey circles together for the look I’m getting here – they were just offset a little.  I also cut the centers out with Spellbinders Classic Ovals LG.  I didn’t want to pull another color in so I simply went with cream colored leaves using Spellbinders Foliage.  The sweet little border at the bottom (perfect size) was made from Spellbinders Banner Basics Two.  Loving that paper – I just can’t get enough of the K and Company Julianna collection from which I pulled all but my card base and the solid cream layer.

Supplies I Used
Stamps: Quietfire DesignIf We Knew Each Others Secrets
Paper
: K&Co, The Paper Company
Ink
: Colorbox Chalk Ink – Prussian Blue

Accessories
: Spellbinders Lacey Ovals, Spellbinders Classic Ovals LG, Spellbinders Foliage, Spellbinders Banner Basics Two, Ribbon, Pearls

Thanks for every click that get’s you here.  I made it brief today because sometimes I get looooong winded :-)  Be blessed, friends!!

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  • Ree DonnellyMarch 3, 2011 - 5:37 pm

    Oh, Becca…this is gorgeous! I just love this sentiment, too!ReplyCancel

  • Judy McMullenMarch 3, 2011 - 5:39 pm

    Wow! Another beautiful creation, Becca! Such a lovey color combination…so peaceful and elegant. And I LOVE those created flowers from the lacey ovals…fantastic!! You are so innovative and so generous to pass along your great tips. Thank you, dear heart!!!ReplyCancel

  • LouiseMarch 3, 2011 - 5:39 pm

    Becca, Your card is out of this world!ReplyCancel

  • Susan KingMarch 3, 2011 - 5:39 pm

    Absolutely stunning!ReplyCancel

  • BirdMarch 3, 2011 - 5:41 pm

    just beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • Barbara AKA GardenladyMarch 3, 2011 - 5:45 pm

    This is so beautiful! My favorite color is blue and this is fabulous. Such a wonderful flower too!ReplyCancel

  • Nancy SandersMarch 3, 2011 - 5:48 pm

    I love the idea of making flowers from the ovals – I never would have thought of that! Now I know I’ve got to buy that set!!ReplyCancel

  • Rhonda ZMarch 3, 2011 - 5:50 pm

    Becca, I realy like how the flowers turned out. They are beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • Peggy MullenauxMarch 3, 2011 - 5:51 pm

    Becca, How ingenious you are. Lovely card. {{ }}ReplyCancel

  • sarahwrightMarch 3, 2011 - 5:52 pm

    beautiful Becca. I love those flowers. You are so clever
    hugs Sarah xReplyCancel

  • TootsieMarch 3, 2011 - 5:55 pm

    Becca your creative mind is never ending…well done again…watchin’ in OregonReplyCancel

  • Barb HardemanMarch 3, 2011 - 6:00 pm

    Complete perfection, Becca! Elegant, beautiful to behold and refreshing rain for the soul!
    Hugs,
    BarbReplyCancel

  • chrisdMarch 3, 2011 - 6:01 pm

    Another lovely card and that flower spray is great.ReplyCancel

  • EdnaMarch 3, 2011 - 6:03 pm

    Very pretty card and love the soft blue colors. EdnaReplyCancel

  • Geri RissmanMarch 3, 2011 - 6:10 pm

    Hi Becca!! I just love your cards! They are so beautiful!!! I wish there was a video tutorial for ALL of your cards!!!!!
    Thank you for all of your inspiration!!!ReplyCancel

  • FMMarch 3, 2011 - 6:11 pm

    Love this beautiful card! I just bought this paper pad todayl Love it, too!ReplyCancel

  • Mary H.March 3, 2011 - 6:11 pm

    So elegant …the colors are working so well with the other elements. How clever of you to create the flowers from the spellbinder ovals. What an artist! And you are NEVER longwinded. I enjoy reading your post. Makes me feel as though I ‘know you’. Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Geri RissmanMarch 3, 2011 - 6:12 pm

    Hi Becca!!! Your cards are so beautiful!!! I just wish there was a video tutorial for ALL of your cards!!!! Thank you for the inspiration!!!ReplyCancel

  • pocasheMarch 3, 2011 - 6:21 pm

    Be as windy as you want. We love your “breezes”.ReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenMarch 3, 2011 - 6:22 pm

    Hi Becca!!

    I’ve missed being able to comment on here lately! Our computer CRASHED!!! :/ I’ve OBSERVED…. with my daughters computer, unable to leave a comment! :( Here we are with a “new” computer & SO FAR, UNABLE to leave a comment!!! I just keep trying!!!! I’ve LOVED ALL your creations while I’ve been MIA!!! :)

    For my “frugal” comment: Buy a tool that you’ve been putting off…. Something that you can use on MOST EVERYTHING! My Example? The Scor-Buddy/Pal! With EVERYCARD I use it! I look forward to pulling that thing out! AND it makes my crafting easier!!! :)ReplyCancel

  • KimMarch 3, 2011 - 6:53 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous Becca. I love the beautiful work you do. Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • AnneMarch 3, 2011 - 6:54 pm

    Beautiful card as always, Becca :o)

    Hugs
    Anne (UK) xReplyCancel

  • sandi ackermanMarch 3, 2011 - 6:55 pm

    I think the blue spirals are great but if this month is frugal, where did you discard what you did not need? :)ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisMarch 3, 2011 - 6:55 pm

    Your card is beautiful Becca. it is so soft and feminine. Your flowers are so very pretty. Beautiful work Becca. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • lacyquilterMarch 3, 2011 - 6:55 pm

    Beautiful, Becca. I love these colors and that paper is lovely.ReplyCancel

  • BernieMarch 3, 2011 - 6:59 pm

    Love IT! Love that PP and your flowers are divine.
    Blessings BernieReplyCancel

  • Lesley BrownMarch 3, 2011 - 7:15 pm

    Hey Becca, as always you’ve outdone yourself! I love those papers too. And how creative of you to consider making flowers from that scallop…they turned out beautifully. I’ve been trying to figure out how to add some understated elegance to me daughter’s 29th birthday card. I think those roses are just what I need. Thanks again, Becca, for an incredible creation. Blessings to you, Girlfriend!ReplyCancel

  • QuietfireMarch 3, 2011 - 7:29 pm

    Lovely Becca! Your flowers are wonderful! Thanks so much for showing off the rubber so beautifully! I adore this quote.ReplyCancel

  • Cindy LouMarch 3, 2011 - 7:42 pm

    Long winded??!! NOT! This card is just fab! Love those flowers, had been thinking along those lines the past couple days, but haven’t had time to get into my craft room to try it out. They look fantastic! Thanks for sharing, and please, we love to hear from you and your sunny outlook on life (especially since you live near the sun and some of us don’t)ReplyCancel

  • Lori mMarch 3, 2011 - 7:57 pm

    Gorgeous, love it!ReplyCancel

  • CarolynMarch 3, 2011 - 8:04 pm

    I rarely comment because I work full-time. But, I have to say … I wish I had as much talent in my little finger as you do in your entire body. You are so talented. And I appreciate the fact you share with all of us. Hugs.ReplyCancel

  • Susie NoëlMarch 3, 2011 - 8:05 pm

    Oh My Goodness. I rarely leave comments on anyone’s blog but you seem to prompt me to the most.
    These flowers are just stunning. Thank you so much for giving this a try and for sharing the results with us. As always you have inspired us with this amazing talent God has given you.ReplyCancel

  • ColoradoMarch 3, 2011 - 8:05 pm

    As soon as I saw the flowers I knew you had made them using the same scalloped oval that framed your sentiment. They are so great!! Lovely card!ReplyCancel

  • DonnaMarch 3, 2011 - 8:07 pm

    Absolutely love those lacey oval flowers!!! I have to try making them, I can see using them frequently. Keep up the great inspiration, Becca! Love you…ReplyCancel

  • Valerie MatinMarch 3, 2011 - 8:21 pm

    Oh WOW…I LOVE this card…I esp. love the roses…I think they are the best I have seen…I think the secret is the oval scallops…I would love a tutorial…I really like that sentiment…It got me thinking…Thanks so much for sharing.
    Blessings,
    ValerieReplyCancel

  • DelamaMarch 3, 2011 - 8:24 pm

    The card is beautiful but I don’t understand how you made the flower. Thank you for sharing.
    Have a great day :)
    DelamaReplyCancel

  • JaneyMarch 3, 2011 - 9:05 pm

    You are never long winded for me – I love to read how and why you did something on a card, what is your favorite paper at the moment, where you purchased some of your ‘stuff’…..just makes you so ‘human’. That sounded strange, so I guess I mean when you share with us, I feel that you’re one of us – you’re much more creative, but one of us.

    This care is womderful and I love your technique of making the ‘flowers’. Great idea!

    hugsReplyCancel

  • Candy MillsMarch 3, 2011 - 9:44 pm

    Another beautiful card, Becca!
    Love the lacy flowers :o)
    Hugs, CandyReplyCancel

  • Ginny IngramMarch 3, 2011 - 9:45 pm

    This is a lovely card, Becca. I like the colors, soft and muted.ReplyCancel

  • Miss GMarch 3, 2011 - 9:51 pm

    Beccccccccccaaaaaaaaa
    Oh, I so love the color combo and the ovals. Wow wee I love the flowers made from the oval as well as the layered look. You are one creative woman of God.
    Be blessed !ReplyCancel

  • Dianna N.March 3, 2011 - 9:55 pm

    Hi Becca,
    I think you must have been a professional paper engineer once upon a time! You have an amazing ability to shape, and layer paper in so many fantastic ways! When I try to create a card, either my colors don’t look right, or my layers are working against each other! After an hour or two, I usually end up putting everything in the scrap bin to use on something else. But I keep trying!
    Thank you sooooooo much for sharing your creations!
    HugsReplyCancel

  • RosendaMarch 3, 2011 - 10:04 pm

    Amazing card. Beatiful flowers! Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • cynthia beynonMarch 3, 2011 - 10:10 pm

    BECCA BECCA WHAT CAN I SAY. ANOTHER FANTASTIC AND
    BEAUTIFUL CARD WITH GREAT IDEAS. MAKE YOUR OWN FLOWERS
    AND THEY LOOK LKE YOU PURCHASED THEM. THE TWO OVALS ARE
    A GREAT IDEA TOO. JUST KEEP IT UP AND WE WILL LOVE YOU ALL
    THE MORE.

    CYNTHIAReplyCancel

  • MickieMarch 3, 2011 - 10:16 pm

    Love those rolled flowers and such a nice sentiment. Your colors go together so beautifully.ReplyCancel

  • Mrs. HamMarch 3, 2011 - 10:19 pm

    Becca this is another beautiful creation. I love those flowers.ReplyCancel

  • Diana JoyMarch 3, 2011 - 11:24 pm

    Beautiful card…wow love those flowers you created. Fabulous….tfs.ReplyCancel

  • Janet CastleMarch 3, 2011 - 11:38 pm

    Yummmmmm! Now we need a tutorial on making those lovely flowers…LOL!
    JanReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)March 3, 2011 - 11:59 pm

    Dreamy!ReplyCancel

  • RebekkaMarch 4, 2011 - 1:03 am

    Gorgeous card, beautiful flowers. I agree..we need a tutorial for those flowers :).ReplyCancel

  • Tanja S.March 4, 2011 - 1:07 am

    This is so lovely, all the blues are so nice together and the flowers are such a good idea! Hugs from Australia, Tanja xoxReplyCancel

  • LynneMarch 4, 2011 - 2:59 am

    Love blue and white together, reminds me of my Grandma’s old china. Beautiful as always Becca and yes a tutorial would be so nice if you get time.
    Take care of you

    Hugs from EnglandReplyCancel

  • Sheila - UKMarch 4, 2011 - 4:20 am

    WOW1 Such and elegant and beautiful card Becca…love the blue and cream together and your lacy roses are gorgeous and a clever idea. Heaps of thanks for all the inspiration and ideas you share with us.

    Love Sheila xxReplyCancel

  • TeresaMarch 4, 2011 - 7:15 am

    You always match the right colors together and make it look just Great! I love your placement of ribbon.ReplyCancel

  • Jeanielou KaufmanMarch 4, 2011 - 7:45 am

    Wow! but that is a treasured keeper. The colors are so gorgeous together….so ‘rich’ looking. I love how you venture and come up with a winner, paths I would never think to try.
    Hugs, JeanielouReplyCancel

  • ChaunMarch 4, 2011 - 8:23 am

    I would have never thought to use the scalloped ovals to make the flowers. You must lie awake nights creating in your mind. Are you ever able to turn off that brain and get some sleep? Keep up the great work!ReplyCancel

  • ChrisMarch 4, 2011 - 8:30 am

    Becca, your card is so beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing your God-given creativity, love and inspiration. You are truly a child of God!ReplyCancel

  • alexMarch 4, 2011 - 10:36 am

    lovely card Becca and the colors match so well…I love the flowers wonderful idea…. thanks for sharing!ReplyCancel

  • Naomi ArmentaMarch 4, 2011 - 10:45 am

    Love this card! Especially the colors and the flowers!ReplyCancel

  • JeanMarch 4, 2011 - 10:47 am

    Becca,
    I love your card, the color, the sentiment, the paper, the flowers. Thanks for sharing your wonderful talent.ReplyCancel

  • yogiMarch 4, 2011 - 11:13 am

    vey pretty. Soft

    Interesting. I tried doing one of these type flowers the other day with a scalloped lace die and didn’t like the results. It’s still on my desk, so I keep looking at it. Yours turned out beautiful. I guess I need to go back to the drawing board. BIG GRINReplyCancel

  • Cynthia WilliamsonMarch 4, 2011 - 12:04 pm

    Tis is so beautiful and elegant; I love this paper and K & Company in general. I haven’t commented recently but I look every day and it’s all good. I especially love the new quietfire stamps (piglet) and will have to find a UK supplier.
    Love & a O
    CynthiaReplyCancel

  • paulaMarch 4, 2011 - 12:07 pm

    OMG – my favourite colours together of all time. Anything in this colourway melts my heart!

    I love what you have done with the lacey edges to make those roses – so inspired. My favourite card by you for a while!

    Paula, Derbyshire, UK!

    x x xReplyCancel

  • annette klasinzMarch 4, 2011 - 12:27 pm

    genius idea with the rosesReplyCancel

  • JessicaMarch 4, 2011 - 1:25 pm

    Beautiful! Don’t you just love K &Co’s papers! I don’t think I’ve seen one I didn’t love. TFSReplyCancel

  • Cindy H.March 4, 2011 - 2:01 pm

    OMGoodness this is just so elegant!! Love those soft colors and the lacey flowers…well, I just love everything about this gorgeous card. tfsReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterMarch 4, 2011 - 4:53 pm

    Such pretty framing of the sentiment and love your idea for the flowers, so sweet!ReplyCancel

  • Nancy SchurgerMarch 4, 2011 - 5:10 pm

    You are so very talented. I love all of your cards. Todays is beautiful as usual. I would love it if you could do a video of how you made the flowers in todays card. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful talent with all of us. God Bless and keep you.ReplyCancel

  • Kathy RobitailleMarch 5, 2011 - 7:23 am

    Hello Becca
    I love your rolled Lacey Oval flowers.. could you do a quick tutorial on those? Just how to cut them as I am sure they are rolled the same as other spiral cut paper roses… Just spectacular! thanks Becca, I am off to a crop and want to give those a try… hugs, kReplyCancel

  • Evie TambajongMarch 5, 2011 - 10:51 am

    Beautiful. I love your flowers…

    Hugs
    Evie (Singapore)ReplyCancel

  • Valerie MartinMarch 5, 2011 - 12:19 pm

    I forgot to mention that…I have been inspired to use what I have in an “out of the Box” sort of way!!! I love doing that!!!
    Blessings,
    Valerie MartinReplyCancel

  • Marge (mer)March 6, 2011 - 12:15 am

    Wow, Becca, your use of those beloved SBs dies never ceases to AMAZE me! I totally have die envy! ;~}ReplyCancel

  • bonnie weissMarch 6, 2011 - 7:33 am

    There is just no end to your creativity, Becca.ReplyCancel

  • EileenMarch 7, 2011 - 9:53 am

    A gorgeous card Becca and I love the roses and the words are lovely.
    Keep up the good work of sharing wtih us all.
    LOL EileenReplyCancel

  • Claudia CullenMarch 7, 2011 - 10:30 pm

    This is truly beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • […] go in greater detail on how I made these Lacey Flowers on the card I have in the following post:  https://www.amazingpapergrace.com/if-we-knew/ It’s so, so easy . . . no learning curve, I promise!  So sit back and enjoy!  I hope you […]ReplyCancel

  • dianeMarch 11, 2011 - 9:42 pm

    One million THANK YOUS to you Becca for the tutorial, it is beautiful.ReplyCancel

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