Hi there blog friends, I have a quick card to share with you today. What a great sentiment, right?!? You know I’m all about the sentiment. In the days where I used to buy greeting cards, I’m the person that would be on the card aisle for hours reading . No such thing as a quick trip to grab a card, because the sentiment has to be, just right!! I have to admit that this has a lot of weight in what I pick to work with on each card. The sentiment is rarely an afterthought. This one is from Our Daily Bread Designs – Full of Grace Collection called Each Minute.
I think one of my favorite combinations is Spellbinders Fleur de Lis Squares and Spellbinders Parisian Motifs. This was almost my card yesterday but I couldn’t work out some clashes so I decided to save it for another try later. I love it when that happens because when I come back to it, it’s usually a quick card! I stacked those two elements and cut a frame from the Parisian Accent with Spellbinders Classic Squares LG. Then I echoed some of the same elements on the inside of the card. My rose is made using my Rolled Flower Tutorial I did back in January and the bow is my Figure Eight Loops Peg Bow, done with wider ribbon. You can see the inside of my card below.
| SUPPLIES I USED |
| Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs – Each Minute – Full of Grace Collection Paper: My Minds Eye, Bazzill Ink: Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink Accessories: Spellbinders Fleur de Lis Squares, Spellbinders Classic Squares LG, Spellbinders Parisian Motifs, Ribbon, Felt, Pearls, Peg Bow Maker |
Hugs friends, if you could only see what I’ve been working with this week!! Top secret stuff, for sure!! I can’t wait until you can see all the good, good, good stuff that’s coming!!!
Becca,
I love the colors and the sentiment. I’m really lovin’ that particular paper by My Mind’s Eye–will try to find it this week. You are an inspiration! Blessings! Cynthia
i am a word person too. it has to be right and the font is important too.gorgeous card as usual
Stunning! The colors & simplicity make this card a keeper.
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BECCA EITHER I AM LATE OR YOUR EARLY. VERY NICE CARD.
HAD A VERY NICE EMAIL TO SEND TO YOU BUT WAS TOLD I USED
IT BEFORE. DON’T UNDERSTAND AS I JUST THOUGHT OF IT.
ANYWAY THE MINUTE THE COMPUTER IS TURNED ON, IT GOES
RIGHT TO YOUR BLOG. AUTOMATICALLY. I REALLY ENJOY YOUR
BLOGS.
CYNTHIA
Hi Becca,
I really love your new cards…and yes, I think the “Perfect Sentiment” is the most important thing, too! Such a beautiful color palette, and I really love the black bow on the first card…so elegant!
As always, thanks so much for sharing with us ~
Oh, and I haven’t changed my mind on my fave color palette…it’s still pink, black and white – hehe!
Wishing you a blessed day!
Barb
I agree. The card has to be about what it says first. I’m the one on the other side of the aisle reading for an hour. I appreciate another one of your beautiful cards.
Have a blessed day!
No surprise today Becca…..your card is just GORGEOUS!!!! You are so amazing!!!
LOVE your card, Becca — inside & out!!! Hmmm, could those top secret things you’re working on have an “S” or “B” in their company name? The excitement grows as CHA’s summer release nears — can’t wait!!! Better start hoarding my pennies for some more fabulous dies!!!
Wow! It is amazing how dramatic using black can be. Truly a lovely card!
I’m all about the sentiment, too!! LOL!! I’ve also spent long periods of time in the card shop (before I started making them!!) reading every card on the rack to make sure I had the one that said what I wanted it to say!!! LOL!! This card is lovely, Becca!! I hope to get the Fleur de Lis Squares one of these days!!!!
Hi Becca
What a great card. You are so right about sentiments being important in cards I sometimes wish people would read them properly and think of the person they are sending them to.
This says everything!!!!!
Gorgeous combo of colors and that flower just begs to be touched-it looks real!
Beautiful card Becca, I love the tan and black together very dramatic!! ~Gin~
Another gorgeous card! I don’t know how to crochet but you may just inspire me to take up yet another craft.
A beautiful card with a challenging sentiment! I am loving black, white, grey, with a sparkling accent such as turquoise or red.
Another beautiful card. Thanks for sharing and the inspiration you give me daily. You’re just amazing. Hugs.
Ooooo, Becca!!! You have me waiting with baited breathe!!!!!!! :) Can’t wait to see what’s coming!! I TOTALLY understand what you’re sayilng about the sentiment!!!!!! THIS card is SOOOO SOPHISTACATED!!!!!!!!! It’s BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!! LOVE all the lacy looking dies!!!! They’re SOOOO ATTRACTIVE together the way you’ve done them!!!! :)
Simply Beautiful!! …. as all your cards are. Love the colors. I’m a big fan of inking my edges..love that antique type look. It amazes me you can create such beauty every day……..it could take me days to get what I like :( I am also big on the words and verse….I’ve been caught crying in the card store more than once if I find a moving one. Love your great tips and blog…thank you for sharing!!
Looking at your card just now made me think. These pieces of art could be framed and hung in a home. Have you thought of that. Maybe 5″ x 7″ or larger. You would even need to frame them. They would definetly sell!
Love your work
Very classy, Becca.
Simply stunning as always!
What a beautiful card! You are so talented!
Thank you for sharing!
GASP!!! Love it, as usual!!
Lovely!
Becca,
I love it! It is great to see the inside, too. I have as much problem knowing what to do on the inside as the outside. I share your passion for making sure the sentiment is just right. Thanks for sharing!
Hey Becca, lovely card. The inside is lovely enough to be the outside of a card. Just add ribbon and your good to go! Thanks for the inspiration.
Jessica
the cards are beautiful and I love the words. Thank you for sharing.
This is stunning.
OMGosh my computer is running slow this morning and I realized I was holding my breath waiting to see what you had to share. Then your card took my breath away. Wow those colors are so elegant. Stunning inside and out. Love that sentiment. I remember those days in the card isle as well. Yes the sentiment inside and out must say what your heart wants to say.
Blessings Bernie
Love the black and neutral colors in this.
Becca, What a great card! The colors are so elegant and the sentiment is wonderful. I too, used to stand and read all the cards. I might even be seen wiping away a tear or too! I always look for just the right thing to say.
Thanks for sharing. Can’t wait to see the top secret stuff you’re working on!
Your card is so stunning. Love the design and colours are beautiful together. Just wanted to let you know that has Father’s Day approaches that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Surely this day will be a reminder of your sweet hubby. So many wonderful memories you have of him I am sure. I know the moments of missing him may be many, but right now he will be spending Father’s Day in the arms of the one Father who loved him the most. May God continue to grant you peace and understanding in the days ahead.
Love & Prayers.
I love the color combination. As usual you blow me away with your creativity. Tku for sharing.
What stunning card, Becca! I love the combination of old book pages and lacey die cuts!
What a sophiscated card, with that awesome color combo. Love the accents. Wish I could visualize how to combine the s/binders in the way that you do. Just lovely. The sentiment is just perfect. TFS.
Oops..misspelled sophisticated!!! Sorry.
I am falling in love with Spellbinders
I am falling in love with Spellbinders die cuts
Gorgeous card and you have showcased the stamps beautifully. Can’t wait to see what goodies you are working on!
I am falling in love with possibilities you’ve created.
First off, this card is absolutely smashing! The colours, the ribbon treatment, and of course the wonderful words. Card buying used to be a major purchase in terms of time invested. Glad to see I’m in good company on this. In fact, I’ve bought a new fridge and stove in less time than it took to get that perfect card. It was such a delightful experience. And no trip to the card store was complete without a lump in my throat and misting eyes. What lovely memories.
Lastly, I can’t wait to see what you’re working on. If you’re excited about it, it must be fantaboulistic!
Wowwwweee, Becca! This stunning card is unbelievable and you are correct about the sentiment making the card. I had to laugh when you
said you used to spend hours in the card aisle chosing just the right card as I used to do that also. Thank you for sharing the inside of your card also. You are in my prayers with Father’s Day coming right up as I know
this will be a very difficult time – as are every “first” holidays/celebrations
without our loved ones. God bless you and your family.
I just found you blog last night I LOVE IT what beautiful work you do I have always dreamed of doing what your doing, alas all i get to do is work thank you so much for great cards and ideas. vic
Beautiful card!!! I love the sentiment and love the Spellbinders dies together- very classy look!
Becca as always the perfit card that I need to make love the saying , Marge from 11:42 What more “S: dies I can’t hoard my penny’s fast enough!
what a beautiful card – I love the colors you chose… the sentiment (inside and out) are wonderful (I may use them on a teachers gift). Hugs, antonella :-)
Your card is beautiful, love the colors chosen. IMHO anything done with black seems to always be very elegant and this is no exception. That really big bow and spiral flower really pop on this card. Beautiful work. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-D
I can’t wait to purchase these 2 dies!!
oh becca, you do such wonderful work. this is such a gorgeous card. love it.
Beautiful cards, as always, Becca. Love the sentiments. And, now you’re teasing us with “top secret” stuff you’re working on. Curiosity is killing me :-)
I love this card…those dies are also my favorites, I just don’t own them yet; but I love them on your cards. I wouldn’t have thought of that color combination, but it is so elegant and gorgeous. I’m, also, loving those Quiet Fire stamps you’ve been using…gonna have to get me some!
So beautiful Becca!
Hugs, Candy
Gorgeous card!
I think this is one of the prettiest cards you have ever made.
I know what you mean….there were times when
I spent so much time trying to find just the right card that clerks began watching me….but for me it’s all about sentiment. These are especially meaningful….thanks….you make my day!
WOWEE! What a stunning card Becca. I love the combination of the dies and the colours you have chosen. Great sentiments too…I’m another one who used to spend hours reading the verses in cards before I decided which one was right…anyone who was with me would get really impatient at the amount of time I was taking, and now I spend hours searching the internet for special verses for my friends and family! Lol!
Love Sheila xx
Can you please tell me how you got the corners done on this card? It this a corner punch, is so what brand.
Your cards are breathtaking. I wish I had just a little or your creativity. I have been looking for ages to find a punch that would give the corners you have on this card. Can you please tell me what you used.
I so agree the sentiment is key….I can’t tell you the hours I too have spent looking for just the right card with just the right sentiment!!! LOL
xoxo Sioux
Gorgeous, girl!!!
What a beautiful layered card. I love the sentiments too.
so pretty, love the text frames and great sentiments
Loving that card Becca…..the sentiment is lovely and the spellbinders square is beautiful. If I had that I would use it a lot!!!!
LOL Eileen