I haven’t done a square card in a while, so that was the inspiration du jour. So in keeping with the romantic, shabby look, I pulled out more of the Girls Paperie paper and put together another frilly, girly card. How glad am I that doilies have made a come back? I have a huge stash from several years ago, and now people don’t look at you like you’re crazy when you use them – I guess you could say that their time has come!! Today I’m using one of the June releases from JustRite Stampers called You Are My Anchor. Do you recognize it? Oh, you thought it was a manly set? Think again, you can sure flip this one. Does anyone remember those Old Spice Commercials where the woman says “manly, yes, but I like it too!!” Okay, so there you go :-)
For the card I cut a hole in my 6″ doily and Spellbinders Fleur de Lis Squares using Spellbinders Classic Squares SM. That gave me an opening with color instead of just white background. Inside that opening I stamped my sentiment and added a framed circle using Spellbinders Standard Circles SM and LG. I ran some lace across the square frame opening and topped it with some really cool sheer ribbon with flowers on it. As a side embellishment I added a bow and topped with a yo-yo I crocheted and a large rhinestone. I finished up with two pearl/crystal pics. Incidently, in real life the pinks blend much better than they do in the picture. I think the lights I’m using are toward the red end of the spectrum which boost corals, pinks and reds when I photograph them (you know that drives me nuts).
| SUPPLIES I USED |
| Stamps: JustRite Stampers – You Are My Anchor Paper: The Girls Paperie, Coredinations Pearl, Xpedx Brilliant White 140lb Cover Ink: Colobox Chalk Ink – Prussian Blue Accessories: Spellbinders Fleur de Lis Squares, Spellbinders Classic Squares SM, Spellbinders Classic Circles LG, Spellbinders Classic Circles SM, Ribbon, Seam Binding, Crystal Brad – The Paper Studio, Pearl Picks, Crochet Yo-Yo (Me), |
Yes, I’m on a crochet kick lately because these little pieces can be done while I’m taking a coffee break. If you are interested in the crochet yo-yo tutorial you can find it HERE. I’m pretty good with crochet, but this was not the easiest – just sayin’. Once you’ve made one, you are on your way. I just have rarely come across treble crochet and treble crochet decreases. Give it a try – you might get frustrated though if you are just beginning to crochet. Thanks so much for stopping in to see me today.
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June 24, 2011
12:13 pm
Oh Becca, what a beauty this is! Love it ALL! The papers, your pretty crochet yo-yo, the doily, lace and stick pins…..LOVELY!
Enjoy your weekend! :)
June 24, 2011
12:15 pm
Okay, so you had to know someone would ask. Can we have the pattern for the crochet yo yo or have you already posted that?
Your cards are always amazing. You can see the love you put into every little detail. You have quite an amazing gift from God. “Creativity is God’s gift to us. What we do with it is our gift to Him.” Thanks for using your gift to help so many.
June 24, 2011
12:19 pm
Wow!! Such a beautiful card. I love checking your blog everyday because I can always look forward to something beautiful that makes me smile. You inspire me with everything you create. Love your work and thank you for sharing your talent with us. Have a beautiful day.
June 24, 2011
12:23 pm
you r truly blessed w. talent! I love everything about this card especially the crochet flower! TFS
June 24, 2011
12:26 pm
you have been blessed with a great talent! I just love that crochet flower. TFS
June 24, 2011
12:29 pm
Pretty, pretty, pretty! Feels like some new inspiration is coming on!
June 24, 2011
12:33 pm
Gasp! It took my breath away, it’s just so darn pretty and dainty. Pink, white and blue captures my eyes and heart. What a great card. Thanks so much for sharing it.
June 24, 2011
12:34 pm
This card is so simple and gorgeous Becca, I love it! I have to find some of those pearl picks, they’re lovely!!
June 24, 2011
12:45 pm
Beautiful as usual Becca. I love the pink and all the little details you put together. Nancy
June 24, 2011
12:47 pm
Your flowers are so beautiful! Would love to win the papers this week! They are so awesome! Pearls win for my favorite accessory. Thanks for your inspiration!
Joan!!!
June 24, 2011
12:50 pm
Becca as usual Luv your card it is so gorgeous.
June 24, 2011
12:54 pm
Hi Becca ~ you are a genius! This card is so pretty, so girly and the colors so pretty. Your site is a pleasant start to my day. Thank you for sharing your gift of creativity! Take care.
June 24, 2011
1:00 pm
Hello Becca, I love your card today. I think my favorite die is the Fleurd de lis frames/die and to place it with a doily is just georgeous! And that stamp set I love as well. My husband and I are boaters and I am naturally drawn to the nautical theme. Actually I just purchased that stamp set yesterday and have not had the time to use it. But I plan to use it many times. Thank you for sharing your talents and all your great ideas. Hugs,
Linda
June 24, 2011
1:05 pm
encore une merveille chaque fois un éblouissement je suis sous le charme magique instant merci de nous en faire part bon week-end
June 24, 2011
1:07 pm
a chaque fois un emmerveillement je suis heureuse de voir tant de beauté merci de nous le faire partager que votre weekend soit doux
June 24, 2011
1:08 pm
Yuuuummmmmyyyyyyy!!! {{Hugs]]
June 24, 2011
1:08 pm
I love your card. I am always looking for small crochet flowers etc for cards. Can you post the pattern for the yoyo or have you already done that?
June 24, 2011
1:20 pm
Your card is gorgeous! I’m glad doilies are making a come back, too! I have quite a few of them also. Thanks for sharing!
June 24, 2011
1:22 pm
Beautiful, I like pink, but what is this yo-yo. Do you have directions for this? Love the look. Dianne
June 24, 2011
1:43 pm
Love your card and thanks for the ideas. Square cards are my favorites because I feel like I have “more square footage,” if you’ll pardon my pun!
June 24, 2011
1:47 pm
Your card came up Becca, as things came into focus—-SIGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh my!!!!!! LOVING IT!!!!!! :) AND thanks for telling us where to get the little crocheted “yo-yo”!!!!! I’ll have to give it a try!!!!! ( I was wondering how you did it! And if you’d do a tutorial! ) :)
June 24, 2011
1:59 pm
Hi Becca,
I really love the romantic, shabby look of this card ~ So soft and feminine! Beautiful crocheted bloom, too! Off to check out the tutorial!
Have a wonderful day…and thanks so much for the inspiration!
Barb
June 24, 2011
2:13 pm
Oh yes how can I forget the Old Spice ads as my hubby still wears it! Have bought him all the designer ones but he still goes back to this!!
Anyway Becca this is all about your stunning card…love it when you go back to pink and girlie (as much as I still adore all your other creations ) and love the use of the crochet, doily and those little flowers. The sentiment is great.
Love Sheila xx
June 24, 2011
2:26 pm
BECCA I ALSO AM GLAD DOILIES ARE COMING B ACK AS I LOVE
USING THEM. IT MAKES A CARD LOOK EXTRA BEAUTIFUL AND
FINISHED. USING RIBBON DOES THE SAME.
CYNTHIA
June 24, 2011
2:31 pm
What a great card! The doily is a nice touch, but the quote is beautiful! Hugs, antonella :-)
June 24, 2011
2:56 pm
So, so pretty! You always help me see beyond my usual predictability! Thank you, Becca! You are a gift in so many ways!
Debra
June 24, 2011
3:03 pm
Becca you have outdone yourself. Each card more beautiful than the one before. WOW
June 24, 2011
4:00 pm
Such a pretty card!
Hugs
Anne (UK) x
June 24, 2011
4:13 pm
I LOVE this girly card as I do them all, just my style and my favorite colors. Your lovely yo yo is the prefect touch to this beautiful card.
I nearly always read all the comments before I add my own. I can’t help but wonder if people are actually reading your posts or are they just looking at the lovely photos and asking questions that have already been answered. If it’s not mentioned in your post the products you’ve used are nearly always listed in your ‘Supplies I Used’ box. Maybe some don’t realize when you say HERE they can click on the HERE and find what you are referring to, in this case the yo yo tutorial. Thanks for putting up with us and continuing to share all you do.
Thanks for the tutorials for these and the others you shared a few days ago. I will have to dig out my hooks and yarn for sure.
Blessings Bernie
June 24, 2011
4:23 pm
I agree with you on doilies – love them and I also have a collection from yrs.ago. Thank you for the inspiration.
June 24, 2011
4:59 pm
Wow, another gorgeous card. I don’t know how you do it day after day.
There are cards and cards, and then there are Beccas Cards! No comparison anywhere on the net. You are so blessed with this talent
and bless us by sharing it. I am new to your blog but will be returning everyday, I am learning so very much from you and love your Becca Bits!
I am a child of God, too!
June 24, 2011
6:20 pm
Becca, this card is just so amazing. I just love it. You continue to inspire me, Your work is just 100% awesome. Thanks for sharing. Kindest regards kendell
June 24, 2011
6:42 pm
Oh so pretty and girly Becca! You really do make yummy cards!
Jan
June 24, 2011
6:44 pm
Becca, I am so glad I found your blog. You have really touched my life in a good way. You inspire me in ways you will never know. Thank you for sharing so much of your soul with us every day!
June 24, 2011
7:05 pm
Oh Becca, I just love the card you made for today’s post! The
sentiment is just wonderful. Great job, as always, love the doily!!
June 24, 2011
8:38 pm
Hi Becca,
The card is beautiful. Thank you again!
June 24, 2011
9:10 pm
LOVE this card!! you are so talented. Thanks for sharing with us!!
June 25, 2011
5:50 am
I love making square cards, but usually make small enough to fit the A2 envelope. Thanks for this beautiful card. You are the best!!!!
MaryAnne
June 25, 2011
6:19 am
Becca,
I love your card. Colors and design are great! I love square cards even though they require extra postage to mail. I still find myself doing them.
June 25, 2011
8:39 am
I need to get out all my doily’s before they are out again…LOL! This is just lovely, thanks for sharing the link on the flower and that lace is just goregous also, love how you cut out the centers for the sentiment, such wonderful inspiration
June 25, 2011
8:45 am
So, so pretty Becca!
June 27, 2011
1:12 am
Love your layering elements!
June 27, 2011
1:16 am
Love the elements you chose to layer,
June 27, 2011
1:19 am
Love the elements you chose to layer.
June 27, 2011
10:35 am
Thanks for posting the tutorial. I will give it a try for sure.
July 1, 2011
5:19 am
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!
Love the words
Love the colours
Love the card.
LOL Eileen