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I have a little confession to make . . . there was something else I was supposed to be working on, but the draw of this paper made me take a break and make this card.  I bought this paper about two weeks ago and was going to reward myself by working with it after I finished some things I had on my list to accomplish.  I sure don’t know what giving in to that indulgence means but at least after a week of it calling out to me from my work table, I have the draw of this most pleasant distraction out of the way.   

Speaking of other things that have been calling my name, there are new goodies from JustRite and the hardest part has been deciding which one I wanted to touch first.   A hard choice for sure, but I chose to work with the new Birthday Wishes Set and make a Birthday card to begin to replenish my totally depleted stash. 

Card Supply List
JustRite Birthday Wishes Set Spellbinders Labels Four
JustRite 2 3/8" Wood Mount Spellbinders Classic  Scalloped Ovals Large
GCD Cloissone Paper Spellbinders Standard Circles Large
Bazzill Paper – Palo Verde Spellbinders Standard Circles Small
The Paper Company – Cream White Spellbinders Grand Heirloom Scroll Border
Colorbox Chalk Ink – Warm Red American Crafts Ribbon
Versamark Ink Pad Ivory Embossing Powder

This paper was certainly my inspiration for the layout of the card; it took exactly one sheet of the 8" x 8" paper minus a couple of slivers on the sides and top.  The card opens from the side and the medallion with the sentiment sits on the edge of the card opening.

On top of the largest Spellbinders Labels Four die, I layered a Scalloped Oval that I embossed with this beautiful JustRite border.  On top of that I layered a Spellbinders Standard Circle that I stamped with the JustRite Birthday Center. 

I’ve found that Chalk Ink dries too quickly to use the Reverse Stencil technique so instead I opted to cut a thin border by using  a Spellbinders Standard Circle Small and Standard Circle Large and it makes a rim that fits perfectly around the JustRite Birthday Center yet also fits perfectly within the embossed border on the Scalloped Oval.

Next I added the Grand Heirloom Border – it’s a 12" border but it trims down beautifully for tall cards.   I didn’t want to cover up a thing on this border so I added thin ribbon.   I made the bow with the use of an old friend . . .

earlier this week Debbie Olson mentioned using some ribbon pegs to make her bows and it reminded me of the handmade tool below I used years ago when I began handmaking my own Christmas cards.  It was nearby on my shelf, so I got it down and it brought back many pleasant memories.   I remember that I made this because in the beginning I got so frustated trying to make a decent bow.   I got a block of wood and drilled some equally spaced holes and put some dowel rods in the holes.  One of the first years I made Christmas cards (sadly this hasn’t happened for a couple of years) I made a card with a bow like I have on my card today, except there were three of them and I made 40 forty cards!  I took this "bowmaker" in the car with me and everywhere I spent idle time, so that every time I had a couple of free moments, I could knock out some of those 120 bows I had to make.  Is it any wonder it ended up on my shelf?  I’m eager to see the new version of this tool too!

Oh, I forgot to add – many of you have asked if I would recommend which JustRite stamps to start with.  If you have been keeping up with the JustRite blog, Kellie has the answer for you inquiring minds – just check out this post HERE.

Thanks so much for stopping by – even when I get long winded like this!

 

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  • DebbyApril 27, 2009 - 4:05 am

    This is a beautiful card! I can certainly understand how difficult it was for you to postpone using that gorgeous paper :-)ReplyCancel

  • evetteApril 27, 2009 - 4:24 am

    You have outdone yourself on this card indeed. U realizer I now have to get those new JustRite birthday circles!!! LOL LOL That paper is just fantastic. I would have had a hard time waiting to use it too. Congrats on a superbly done card. It is just so beautiful. Ty for sharing with us. God bless and have a great Monday. ekcReplyCancel

  • Cheryl MApril 27, 2009 - 4:57 am

    Exquisite!ReplyCancel

  • Brenda MApril 27, 2009 - 5:40 am

    Gorgeous……..love the colours and your layout if fabulous. I sooooo enjoy your creativity.ReplyCancel

  • Kathy (Wattle)April 27, 2009 - 5:51 am

    OH WOW!!! I just love this card – everything about it is stunning!!! I have already pre-ordered that Just Rite set……now I have to try and wait patiently for it to arrive!!!ReplyCancel

  • Helen ReitersApril 27, 2009 - 5:55 am

    Beautiful card Becca. Love the colours you have chosen. What a talented gifted person you are. Thank you for sharing with us. I love visiting your blog – there is always something beautiful to see.ReplyCancel

  • Beth SApril 27, 2009 - 5:59 am

    Beautifully done. I would have never thought to combine so many spellbinder dies in that way. Great idea and with those stamps in that way.ReplyCancel

  • JennyApril 27, 2009 - 6:06 am

    Another big ‘sigh’ from me at your stunning work. Those colours are absolutely scrummy and the design of the card exquisite as always. All the colours go so beautifully together, something I sometimes fail to get quite right.
    XXXReplyCancel

  • mary puskarApril 27, 2009 - 6:27 am

    This has to be one of the prettiest cards you’ve done so far. I’d love to know, out of curiosity, how much time your average card takes you to complete. They look like they take forever. And do you actually USE your cards or save them somehow to enjoy? You’ve got the touch Becca! Pure gold………..

    Mary
    http://www.primitiveseasons.blogspot.comReplyCancel

  • CrystalApril 27, 2009 - 6:43 am

    Just gorgeous , as always. I have something for you on my blog, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • MélyaneApril 27, 2009 - 6:50 am

    Beautiful card once again!!!! I love the paper and that bow is so nicely done!!!!ReplyCancel

  • DianeApril 27, 2009 - 6:56 am

    Becca,
    Very pretty!
    Have a wonderful week.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • Debbie OlsonApril 27, 2009 - 7:19 am

    So beautiful, Becca! I can see why the paper called you too. . . ;-DReplyCancel

  • americaApril 27, 2009 - 7:21 am

    Such lovely detailed work. Awesome DP, Great ribbon treatment! tfsReplyCancel

  • vicki dutcherApril 27, 2009 - 7:29 am

    BECCA – This card is gorgeous! That bow is beautiful!! Will check later for a tutorial on that (?) You do beautiful work!ReplyCancel

  • lisa808April 27, 2009 - 7:31 am

    Gorgeous, stunning, beautiful! What else can I say?!?!? Magnificent!ReplyCancel

  • BarbaraApril 27, 2009 - 7:49 am

    Gorgeous card! Very delicate and feminine : )ReplyCancel

  • Teri FrankApril 27, 2009 - 7:49 am

    Boy oh boy is Spellbinders going to be selling tons of that border die based on your creation. It’s absolutely stunning!

    TeriReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterApril 27, 2009 - 8:08 am

    Beautiful, love these colors, such pretty paper and that border really dresses it up along with the bow!ReplyCancel

  • JanineApril 27, 2009 - 8:16 am

    Fabulous card!!! I hope you had a wonderful weekend Becca… The weather here is wonderful…ReplyCancel

  • CharletteApril 27, 2009 - 8:23 am

    Becca, This card is just fabulous! The color combo’s are all about spring! You are just so very talented! We should all be so lucky. Thanks for sharing with all of us!ReplyCancel

  • Kimberly CrawfordApril 27, 2009 - 8:30 am

    Becca, you TOTALLY amaze me!! WOW! I see why you wanted to follow your muse on this one-its STUNNING!!!!!!
    Thanks for the wonderful Monday morning inspiration!!! (((HUGS)))ReplyCancel

  • Bev J.April 27, 2009 - 8:38 am

    Very pretty card. I love that paper and the beautiful border! tfsReplyCancel

  • LInda EApril 27, 2009 - 8:47 am

    Another stunning masterpiece, Becca!!!ReplyCancel

  • Gerry SchillingApril 27, 2009 - 8:47 am

    Totally feminine! I love the look. The paper and colors you used work so well together. I wish I could put colors together that work so well together.ReplyCancel

  • Lisa RoskamApril 27, 2009 - 8:51 am

    Hi there: What a gorgeous card. I just added you to my favorites. Is there anywhere you have directions (measurements of the spacing of the dowels) on the bow tying pegs you made? I can’t make a bow to save my life and am hoping something like that would help? I know my husband could whip one up for me in a jiffy!!!

    Thanks so much – your work is beyond gorgeous and so inspiring.ReplyCancel

  • Lana EdwardsApril 27, 2009 - 8:53 am

    Beautiful again Becca!!! I wish you would do a video tutorial on how you make your fabulous bows and how you used your wooden “thingy”. HINT HINT!!
    BlessingsReplyCancel

  • Linda BApril 27, 2009 - 9:18 am

    That is one totally FABULOUS card, Becca!!!! I just keep looking at it and all the details. You are amazing in your cardmaking.

    I have a question……what size of card do you make??ReplyCancel

  • NancyApril 27, 2009 - 9:20 am

    Hi Becca,
    Have been getting your newletter(and fantastic cards) for some time now but this card moved me to say what a wonderful mind you have to create such beauty.. It also moved me to order the bd wishes set..Thanks for all you send to make our lives creative….ReplyCancel

  • MarionApril 27, 2009 - 9:46 am

    Love the way you have put this card together Becca, the colours are so cheerful, they make me smile.
    Marion UKReplyCancel

  • JoApril 27, 2009 - 12:00 pm

    Wonderful card – love the colors and details in the card.

    Wondering if you might give all of us that can’t make bows the size of your homemade bow maker – then we could get our husbands to make one for us. We at last could make great bows for our cards.ReplyCancel

  • stampmonkeyApril 27, 2009 - 12:43 pm

    Your card is simply stunning, Becca (like ALL your cards!)! What a gorgeous border die. and I love how you mixed up the different Spellbinder shapes for the focal piece! So creative!!

    I, too, read Debbie’s post about using the Crafter’s Companion with regard to her bows, but after a LONG search on their site (using Debbie’s link), I finally gave up on trying to find the bow-maker tool. I noticed someone else commented that they’d love to know the measurements of your handmade tool, so I’m hoping you’ll provide that info for us…in addition to the A,B,Cs and 1,2,3s of creating a beautiful bow like yours.

    Many thanks, and blessings!ReplyCancel

  • Linda C.April 27, 2009 - 1:00 pm

    Take all the compliments you’ve received so far & double them!! You can purchase a wooden bow maker through The Card Ladies.ReplyCancel

  • Paola NormanApril 27, 2009 - 3:45 pm

    Gorgeous as always. It’s stunning.ReplyCancel

  • HeatherApril 27, 2009 - 4:45 pm

    Absolutely beautiful! Thank you, also, for the link on what to get started with at JustRite :) It was a pleasure to sit down to your new card post with my morning coffee at 5:30 am. The best part of waking up isn’t Folgers in my cup, but finding new posts from you and ideas to get my personal creative juices flowing! LOL Keep it up girlfriend! Always a pleasure!ReplyCancel

  • BarbaraApril 27, 2009 - 7:13 pm

    Wow I love this card!! You are an inspiration! I have your site on my dock
    ( I have a Mac) so I can easily check it every day. Over and over again you come up with fabulous designs. When I saw the “Grand Heirloom Scroll Border” on the Spellbinders site I wasn’t impressed. Now when I see what you did with it, I have to have it!! Thanks for sharingReplyCancel

  • CharmaineApril 27, 2009 - 7:33 pm

    Absolutely stunning!

    CharmaineReplyCancel

  • lorraineApril 27, 2009 - 8:45 pm

    Love the card. Thanks for the info about the justrite stamps. I really appreciate it.
    LorraineReplyCancel

  • KellyinIDApril 27, 2009 - 9:23 pm

    just so beautiful..I love it when you use pinks and girly papers.

    Also please can you give us the size to your homemade bow peg-a-majig? And how to use one of these things?

    I follow Debbie to but that companion tool is way out of price league right now just to make bows with and I got me a dh that can make me one like yours but he said need the measurements to do so..

    Love love love all that you do..can’t wait to see the next..ReplyCancel

  • ~CarolynApril 27, 2009 - 9:59 pm

    I love your work — you do justice to all the beautiful supplies you find too!ReplyCancel

  • JanieApril 28, 2009 - 7:58 am

    I am a newbie–love your work–it inspires me–so beautiful–where can I find the paper? Thank you–ReplyCancel

  • ValerieCApril 28, 2009 - 9:51 am

    I’m speechless!!!……..Beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • Cindy HaffnerApril 28, 2009 - 11:27 am

    A real beauty Becca.ReplyCancel

  • Silke LedlowApril 28, 2009 - 12:36 pm

    Stunning card – Becca!!! The colors are so beautiful and soft!!! I don’t make fold cards that often, but I think I have to give it a try again…love the look of it :)!!!

    Have a great day!!! Hugs ~S~ReplyCancel

  • Linda ShumakerApril 28, 2009 - 1:32 pm

    Thank you for the inspiration and the information about Just Rite. I got my first sets of Just Rite stamps last evening. I even brought one of them along to work so I could set it up to stamp later tonight. The link to the Just Rite blog was REALLY helpful too. Your cards are absolutely AMAZING.ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)April 28, 2009 - 10:18 pm

    Becca,

    Fabulous card! I love the bow, thanks so much for showing the handmade tool that you used; it looks easy to make. Oh, I love that bow on the post right before this one too, very creative. Please use that style again too.

    Hugs,

    Lisa A.ReplyCancel

  • TamaraApril 29, 2009 - 10:26 am

    Your card is breath taking love the paperReplyCancel

  • MarshaApril 29, 2009 - 8:28 pm

    Becca, This is a beautiful card. I don’t know if I could ever bear to part with it after I had made it. Would just have to give someone a “pic” of it. HA Thank you for sharing it with us.
    Marsha aka Kitchen WitchReplyCancel

  • ColetteApril 30, 2009 - 7:29 am

    Oh, beautiful card but how about some directions for the bow maker… I am a visual person though. I have a hard time with bows.

    Thanks for always sharing your beautiful work, I follow you everyday!ReplyCancel

  • Diane GodwinApril 30, 2009 - 11:17 am

    Wow!….and double Wow!! This card is so beautiful! I had to put in my order at Spellbinders for this border. You have such a gift for puttiing your cards together so beautifully:) I have a question though……what does the inside of your card look like? With your talents I’m sure you probably fix uup the inside just as beautifully.ReplyCancel

  • Mary BinderSeptember 3, 2009 - 6:22 am

    Love your site. Your work is just beautiful! Thanks for sharing. Mary BinderReplyCancel

  • ElizabethFebruary 4, 2010 - 12:09 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous card. Your creativity is outstanding. Thanks for sharing such beautiful things.ReplyCancel

  • shelleySeptember 13, 2010 - 5:24 pm

    Hi,
    Is there a way someone can tell me the measurments for the for making the bow ties?
    I’m into making cards myself,and i really suck at the bows.:(

    Thanks,

    Shelley Lucas
    Langley BCReplyCancel

  • shelleySeptember 13, 2010 - 5:27 pm

    By the way “BECCA” very…very nice card!!ReplyCancel

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I haven’t had much opportunity to participate in sketch challenges (SCS 225) lately, but it was easy on my mind to jump on this one and complete a couple of quick cards while I’m working on some other things in the background.  This has sure been my month for baby cards and I couldn’t be more pleased to add a couple more to my stash.  Kelley at Our Daily Bread Designs hit the nail on the head when she designed this set because the sentiments can be used on the front of a card or easily used on the inside of the card – I love that versatility.  So this card is another of the April releases from Our Daily Bread Designs called Children of God.   When I was making this card, I couldn’t quite decide how I wanted to use the Spellbinders Nestabilities so I made two cards, using the templates both ways.  On this card I used Spellbinders Classic Scalloped Circles Large and Spellbinders Large Classic Inverted Scalloped Circles.  This frame shape was cut using both templates at the same time – the inverted scalloped circles was offset to make the frame look squiggly like ric-rac.  I love that look!

Here is the second card made at the same sitting . . .

This card is similar to the other and I have used the same Spellbinders templates except they are stacked instead of cut as a frame and I matched the inverted scallop to the extended scallop instead of offsetting them for the ric rac look.

For my bow, it is simply one length of ribbon that I coiled into three stacked figure eights.  I added a dab of Zip Dry Glue (I love that schtuff) each time the ribbon crossed the center then I added the tails after everything was done.  It’s a new bow for me . . .  I’ll bet that you see it again!

Now on to some housekeeping . . . I received quite a few emails asking where I got the paper for this card. 

I also received questions about the children stamp.  Alas the children were not stamped, they are printed on the paper.  I purchased the paper from Michaels about three weeks ago and it is manufactured by Me And My Big Ideas.  I did go to the MAMBI website and they show lots of paper, but not the pad that has this sheet featuring silhouetted images. 

On the back of the pad it says PADX-15 Baby Girl and also have the number 5935.  It also carries a bar code – 73807 95369.  Here are pictures of the sheet before I cut it and of the cover of the pad so that if you are looking at the store – you’ll know what you are looking for.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Card Recipes:
Let the Little Children Come
Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs – Children of God
Paper:  Me and My Big Ideas – Baby Boy
Ink:  Memento – Paris Dusk
Accessories:  Spellbinders Classic Scalloped Circles Large, Spellbinders Large Classic Inverted Scalloped Circles, Ribbon, Buttons, Pearls

It’s a Boy
Stamps:  Inkadinkado
Paper:  Me and My Big Ideas – Baby Boy
Ink:  Black Brilliance
Accessories:  Spellbinders Classic Scalloped Circles Large, Spellbinders Large Classic Inverted Scalloped Circles, Ribbon, Buttons, Pearls

Here’s hoping your day is a glorious one!!  I’m looking forward to another morning :)

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  • DonnaApril 24, 2009 - 4:57 am

    hi there, first I want to say I love your blog! It is my favorite style of card making! Second I am a bow girl and this bow is deliscious. I hope you will not mind if I start using it from time to time. It is just beautiful! Thanks for all your inspiration. ~DonnaReplyCancel

  • JanineApril 24, 2009 - 6:01 am

    Hi Becca!! Hope you are well… These cards are fabulous!! Have a wonderful weekend.ReplyCancel

  • MarionApril 24, 2009 - 6:34 am

    Beautiful cards Becca, love the bows,you always manage to come up with something new!
    Marion UKReplyCancel

  • freidaApril 24, 2009 - 6:35 am

    WOW! This is so AWESOME! I love how you did the nesties…hoping I can figure them out and try this technique. ;) The bow is amazing! Would love to get my hands on these papers! Becca, you inspire me more and more with your creativity!

    HugsReplyCancel

  • Sylvia HarveyApril 24, 2009 - 7:05 am

    Every time I think it can’t get any better, it does! Only you could have dreamed of using nesties in that way. LOVE that bow! You continue to AMAZE me. I am inspired by every card you post.ReplyCancel

  • Susan BugalskiApril 24, 2009 - 7:17 am

    WOW – again! Love the design, love the paper, love the bow, love the layering, and love the Nestie tricks.

    SueReplyCancel

  • Debbie PeysenApril 24, 2009 - 7:26 am

    Good Morning Becca,

    I love these cards especially the card with the blue circle that looks like ric-rac. I spent a few minutes trying to figure out how you got the ric rac to lay so good with the pearls. When I read the directions I was really surprised it was not ric rac.

    Thanks for all the beautiful cards you share with us.

    debbie peysenReplyCancel

  • HeatherApril 24, 2009 - 7:47 am

    Hi Becca! It was so great to open your site and see a new card there! That tells me you are A-OK…phew! I began to get concerned there for a day or so :) These cards are beautiful and that bow …. wow! I never wanted to get the inverted nesties because the shape didn’t appeal to me, but now I think I shall have to invest in them in order to make ric rac frames so easily :) Keep the ideas coming so I can keep up my “shopping therapy” LOLReplyCancel

  • Elaine AllenApril 24, 2009 - 8:08 am

    Becca –

    What beautiful cards. They are so sweet! Have a wonderful weekend.

    Elaine AllenReplyCancel

  • JudyApril 24, 2009 - 8:24 am

    I’m like Heather (comment above). I see a new Nestie shape and think “That’s one I can live without” then you make a wonderful card with that shape and suddenly it’s on my Gotta Have It list. The ric-rac technique is awesome and so the inverted scallop has made it to the Gotta Have It list.ReplyCancel

  • DianeApril 24, 2009 - 8:29 am

    Becca,
    Beautiful cards as always. Love your new bow technique.

    Have a wonderful weekend!
    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • LisaApril 24, 2009 - 9:18 am

    What an incredible little bow…thanks for explaining it or I would’ve been scratching my head all day!!!ReplyCancel

  • Debmom4caApril 24, 2009 - 9:18 am

    You did a great job of using the Spellbinders dies in different ways. Many of my stamping friends think the die cut machines are restrictive but you are showing us that they are quite versitile.ReplyCancel

  • MayleeApril 24, 2009 - 9:51 am

    Woweee! Love how you use those new Spellbinder dies! Beautiful cards as always!ReplyCancel

  • Shirley LeeApril 24, 2009 - 9:53 am

    Becca, you just keep coming up with new ideas. Love the way you made the bow, so soft and lovely. And you call this card a quick one! Anyway, both cards are adorable and so creative. You should do a tutorial on how to use the Nesties because you come up with such creative ways to use them. I’ve had a hard time getting the circle cut out in the middle. Your sample just looks perfect.
    Shirley L.
    Roseville, CAReplyCancel

  • SueApril 24, 2009 - 10:07 am

    I was just directed to your blog by a customer of mine searching for the paper that you did the beautiful pink card from. The stack from Me & My Big Ideas is also sold at all Archiver’s stores across the country. I have fallen in love with your work. Can’t wait to see more!
    -SueReplyCancel

  • Paola NormanApril 24, 2009 - 12:06 pm

    Beautiful as always.ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)April 24, 2009 - 12:56 pm

    Becca,

    Wow, what adorable cards. I love what you did with your Nesties today, very creative. I will have to start experimenting more with the ones that I have. Thanks as always for the inspiration. Love them!

    Lisa A.ReplyCancel

  • Marilyn C.April 24, 2009 - 1:44 pm

    I love your blog. You have the most amazing and beautiful cards of any that I have seen. I love the scripture sentiments .

    THANK YOU for sharing your talents and sharing the instructions on how to and the materials that you use.

    I have one set of oval nesties, hoping to get a few more sets to enhance my cards.

    Thanks again

    Marilyn C.ReplyCancel

  • MélyaneApril 24, 2009 - 4:01 pm

    Beautiful card Becca!! I love all the ideas you bring with card making!
    Thanks for sharing with us!! I love visiting your blog!ReplyCancel

  • LibbyApril 24, 2009 - 6:31 pm

    Becca, these cards are just wonderful. I love your blog and thanks for being such a sharing person. Check out my blog for an award I have left youReplyCancel

  • JenApril 24, 2009 - 8:44 pm

    I know I say it every time…. Such wonderful creations. I guess I need to go find the Me and My Big Ideas papers to add to my collection. LOLReplyCancel

  • Amy ShefferApril 24, 2009 - 9:36 pm

    Oooooo Becca, I LOVE that bow! Great job on the sketch and TFS the two different looks with the Nesties!ReplyCancel

  • MissGApril 25, 2009 - 11:48 am

    Og how beautiful “Let the little children come” thanks for information on the the paper for it. The bow are just WOW.

    And for “It’s a boy” Ahhhhhh

    Thank you so very much for sharing And caring!

    Miss GReplyCancel

  • Shirl MartinApril 25, 2009 - 12:59 pm

    Thanks for the info regarding the paper. Love the use of the die cut to look like rickrack, very cool oh talented one.ReplyCancel

  • Mary L.April 25, 2009 - 2:07 pm

    Hi Becca, Love the cards as always. I,too, was not sold on the inverted things until I saw this. I went out today & got mine. ;^) lol
    mary l.ReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterApril 25, 2009 - 3:27 pm

    Oh are they ever cute, love the ric rac frame, and your lovely bows!ReplyCancel

  • Deb SaaranenApril 25, 2009 - 4:20 pm

    Becca: these are just simply beautiful! I always love your designs– they’re so gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • Heather MApril 25, 2009 - 7:29 pm

    My, but don’t you have the best ideas! Better than that, is that you know what to do with them – share them with us- ‘grin’!
    I love to save the best for last. Sitting down with my cuppa, enjoying
    – and taking in!- all I see on your blog. It’s soo relaxing!
    You are truly blessed – and we truly appreciate you!ReplyCancel

  • Cindy HaffnerApril 25, 2009 - 9:13 pm

    Becca this is amazing in blue, thanks for the inspiration.ReplyCancel

  • Charlene Austin (Willow01)April 25, 2009 - 10:05 pm

    Awwww…..Beck, as soon as I see your cards I just smile!! These are the cutest little baby cards ever!ReplyCancel

  • lacyquilterApril 25, 2009 - 10:41 pm

    Oooo, I just love the rick rack circle you made with the nesties.ReplyCancel

  • SueBApril 26, 2009 - 7:03 am

    Wow – that card and the paper’s awesome – TFS!ReplyCancel

  • MarianApril 26, 2009 - 7:28 am

    Beautiful, and just in time for another baby shower!
    I have a “book” of Me and My Big Ideas paper and it’s beautiful! (My stash is really growing since your post about stash’s).
    Now I want the inverted scallop nestie…er…need the inverted scallop :)ReplyCancel

  • Michelle (sf9erfan)May 2, 2009 - 5:57 pm

    OH MY HEAVENS! These baby cards are PERFECTION! I sooo love those bows with the buttons. Thanks for the tip of Zip Dry glue. I soo struggle gluing my bows with Crafters Pick! Hugs,ReplyCancel

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    […] the brad is BoBunny, and the branches are from a Martha Stewart punch. This card is a CASE of a beautiful one by Becca Feeken! Thanks for […]ReplyCancel

  • JudyAugust 5, 2009 - 3:14 pm

    Becca, I love your work. The Lord has blest you with a wonderful talent. I was wondering if you could do a tutorial on this beautiful bow. I would really appreciate it. I just keep on learning from you.
    Thank you, JudyReplyCancel

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It is time for Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge (FTTC12).  Kimberly Crawford is our challenge hostess this week. She clearly has a challenge that will make you see things in a whole new way. She is challenging us to use acetate or clear cardstock. You can use clear acetate in many ways. Whether it is for the card base, a frame, windows, embellishments, or some unique way you have to showcase acetate, we cannot wait to see what you create.

I love using clear acetate and have shed my fear of stamping on it.  Because I use two layers together I don’t get caught up on or stressed about doing it perfectly on the first stamping.  For our challenge I decided to use those fabulous sentiments from the Flourishes Timeless Quotes.  For the background I used one of my favorite stamps – Flourishes Damask Background.  For the framing I used Spellbinders Scalloped Frame Die for the exterior frame and for the interior frame I used Spellbinders Classic Frame.

Card Supplies:
Stamps:  Flourishes Timeless Quotes, Flourishes Damask Background
Paper:  The Paper Company – Cottonwood, K & Co.
Ink:  Black Stazon
Accessories:  Spellbinders Scalloped Frame, Spellbinders Classic Frame, Ribbon, Brads

Don’t forget to pop in and see what the other Friends of Flourishes did to rock this challenge!

Silke Ledlow
Cindy Haffner
Dee Jackson
Betty Wright

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  • Elaine AllenApril 21, 2009 - 7:48 am

    Becca –

    How do you do it, how do you keep the ideas coming? AND not just any old thing thrown together, your work is always impecable and lovely, you inspire me! Thank you again for another wonderful card.

    Elaine AllenReplyCancel

  • Cindy HaffnerApril 21, 2009 - 8:06 am

    Stunning Becca you inspire me to be more creative!!!ReplyCancel

  • JennyApril 21, 2009 - 8:26 am

    In a word……..awesome.
    That bow is fantastic, sets it off completely.
    You never run out of fantastic ideas, thank you for being you.
    J. xxxReplyCancel

  • RebekkaApril 21, 2009 - 8:38 am

    I am wondering the same thing (how do you do it!) This is stunning, your cards should all be framed, they are like mini masterpieces :)ReplyCancel

  • Patricia HoffmanApril 21, 2009 - 8:48 am

    You’ve gone and done it again. You never cease to WoW me! Right now I am in the hospital, I have been here for 11 days, and you are a ray of sunshine everyday for me. Thanks for being you.

    tribo@usa.com

    Have a happy stamping day!

    Trish in WisconsinReplyCancel

  • MarianApril 21, 2009 - 9:21 am

    Wow, this is just driving me crazy…all these fabulous ideas…you are definitely a gifted artist!ReplyCancel

  • RobbieApril 21, 2009 - 9:25 am

    I am always so amazed at your creativity!! I’m so glad that I had an opportunity to meet you AND have you as an instructor. Love, love, love your work, Becca!!!ReplyCancel

  • JenApril 21, 2009 - 9:25 am

    Amazing! You have been blessed with a wonderful talent Becca. Thank you for so generously sharing your creations with us.ReplyCancel

  • MARILYN NIMMOApril 21, 2009 - 9:48 am

    ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!! One of the prettiest cards I have ever seen. Becca, you are amazing!ReplyCancel

  • Lavonne (tweetygirl)April 21, 2009 - 10:45 am

    Becca, I just love that sentiment! The first time I saw it I was in love! Ok maybe not in love, but I really do like it a lot. :) I even bought a sticker from our Christian bookstore with that quote on it! Can’t wait to save up to actually buy it someday.
    Love your card. You make everything look so easy.ReplyCancel

  • JanineApril 21, 2009 - 11:01 am

    Hi Becca!! This one is gorgeous too.!! I love the color. Very soothing to me!!ReplyCancel

  • BettyApril 21, 2009 - 12:00 pm

    Becca, this is gorgeous!!! Great colors and love the framed acetate sentiment. I am off to check out the link for that cool frame, too. Beautiful, girl!!! Blessings to you and yours!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Deanna CollinsApril 21, 2009 - 12:15 pm

    How do you manage to figure out such stunning projects time after time? I am going insane trying to keep up with all the Spellbiners! I am living on Social Security and have to really watch what I spend, but every time you show a different Nestability or other Spellbinders templates I go nuts. I just have to have them all! I make the birthday cards that get sent out to the ladies in my church and with all the right tools and your beautiful examples I am able to create some very stunning cars. Thanks so very much for all you do.ReplyCancel

  • Jessica PurvisApril 21, 2009 - 12:37 pm

    You have a lovely, elegant style and this card is beautiful, as always! What really struck me with this one, though, is the unusual ribbon. It’s just gorgeous! Can you share where you found it?

    God bless – and thank you for the continual inspiration.ReplyCancel

  • adelineApril 21, 2009 - 1:13 pm

    This card is so beautiful (one more!). You must have a really great collection of spellbinders, I wish I have it too :)
    Thanks for sharing your amazing talent with us.ReplyCancel

  • LindaApril 21, 2009 - 1:41 pm

    I love your cards and follow your blog daily. I am terrified of acetate. Can you please give us a tutorial on how you mastered it? What do you mean by “using 2 layers together”? Thanks for sharing your gift with us.ReplyCancel

  • Silke LedlowApril 21, 2009 - 2:06 pm

    Out of this world fantastic – Becca!!! WOWZER!!! What a fab frame and the way you used the clear CS is clever :)!!! Absolutely love this card!!!! Hugs ~S~ReplyCancel

  • HeatherApril 21, 2009 - 2:43 pm

    Love the ribbon! Love the whole card, actually! Thank you for the reminder and excellent tip of stamping twice on clear CS or acetate and layering to avoid tears and fears of stamping on the stuff LOL Can’t wait to see more tips and techniques on your site. Especially the one for lining up a punched border!ReplyCancel

  • DianeApril 21, 2009 - 3:17 pm

    Becca,
    WOW!!!! THAT, is a stunning card.
    Very well done.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • AngelApril 21, 2009 - 3:22 pm

    Love the double frame and your giant bow. This card is beautiful, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • MarionApril 21, 2009 - 4:06 pm

    WHAT AN ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL CARD BECCA!
    Marion UKReplyCancel

  • MargApril 21, 2009 - 6:50 pm

    I love the look of the scalloped frame. A terrific card!ReplyCancel

  • EvelynApril 21, 2009 - 8:24 pm

    Wow! This reminds me of a one-of-a-kind decorated cake! Fantastic!ReplyCancel

  • YvetteApril 21, 2009 - 10:04 pm

    Very beautiful Becca!ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)April 22, 2009 - 11:24 am

    Becca,

    Ok, I love it when you use acetate on your cards! This one is so gorgeous, I love how you popped up the acetate layer, and have a patterned paper that shows through behind it! I have got to give this idea a try! Thanks so much for the inspiration, it makes me wonder what I can come up with!

    Lisa A.ReplyCancel

  • carmelApril 22, 2009 - 12:28 pm

    becca, waht can i say, your cards wow me every time I pop in to look (thats about every other day) they take my breath away.but i am getting rather poor as you keep on showing me new spellbinders and other goodies that become “must haves”. i now just need some practice to get the lovely results you achieve. thank you from the bottom of my heart.ReplyCancel

  • americaApril 22, 2009 - 3:45 pm

    Sooo beautifully done. Love the Flourish BG with these spellbinder frame combos and that FAB bow!! tfsReplyCancel

  • ClaudetteApril 23, 2009 - 5:06 am

    Oh my goodness! What beautiful inspiring work you do! Your cards are simply amazing! May God continue to bless you with creativity beyond words.ReplyCancel

  • Amy ShefferApril 23, 2009 - 3:20 pm

    Stunning, Becca! Your creativity is endless!!ReplyCancel

  • Kimberly CrawfordApril 23, 2009 - 7:43 pm

    WOW! Gorgeous! The frames you created are just AMAZING!!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • MarianApril 24, 2009 - 9:43 am

    Where oh where is Becca…I am in withdrawalReplyCancel

  • Jerri KayApril 26, 2009 - 7:38 pm

    Becca, I don’t know how I missed this gorgeous card, but somehow I did. It’s fabulous! Your designs always inspire me.ReplyCancel
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