I received a comment from a Reader with a neat tip that is certainly worth sharing.  On a recent post I used a very large Fancy Pants stamp, it was way too big for my largest acrylic block…

New comment on your post #111 “The Best and Most Beautiful Things”
Author : Trish D
URL    : http://trish-d.blogspot.com/

Comment:
This is stunning – love the colors!!  (BTW, you can use a cutting plate
from the cuttlebug or Big Shot for those huge acrylic stamps)

It never crossed my mind and those plates were sitting right there on the table!!  I was thinking to myself that I’d have to buy a larger block to accommodate those huge Fancy Pants stamps, but now I don’t!!

Thanks Trish D

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  • Kay McBrideMay 26, 2008 - 3:32 pm

    thanks becca and trish, that is very helpful.ReplyCancel

  • LauraMay 30, 2008 - 6:20 pm

    I also found that you can use a see-thu plastic ruler for the clear border stamps!ReplyCancel

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  • SharronOctober 20, 2008 - 8:56 pm

    I’ve just discovered your blog while searching for card ideas for Christmas………and boy am I ever glad I found you! Your cards are AMAZING works of art!!!!! I am in awe of your talent!

    Thank you for creating & sharing your creations with the world. The Lord has definitely blessed you with many many talents.

    I will definitely keep coming back here to get more ideas!

    Huggies, SharronReplyCancel

  • Lina - Sydney, AustraliaJanuary 17, 2009 - 3:55 pm

    Gorgeous work. Truly inspirational.

    Hugs

    LinaReplyCancel

Okay, I’m having blog withdrawal…. :4

My son graduates from high school tomorrow and I have company until next Saturday.   Somehow I know it would not be polite to disappear into my stamp room to create but I really want to.  Stay tuned….I may post some quick cards if I have time.  You may also see a tip or two from me before I’m back in full swing next weekend.

 

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  • YoliMay 27, 2008 - 12:11 pm

    Becky, you are completely awesome girl. I just love all your cards. You are an inspiration to me. I just don’t know if I can do all the cards you do. I absolutely love seeing your cards. Keep up the good work and someday we will get together for you to show me some of the ways you do your cards. Missing you!ReplyCancel

  • nancy bMay 31, 2008 - 4:41 am

    I too am having blog withdrawal!!! Pls come back soon Becca! heheReplyCancel

Thank you for stopping by today.  Today was a day of hubby’s doctor appointments and errands as I get ready for my mother to visit for a week.  The car has one headlight out plus the third brake light is out and if anyone would get stopped and ticketed, that would be me.  A quick look at the car manual showed us that you practically have to remove the engine to get to the headlight.  Since we were out and about, we decided to try to get the parts for the headlights and hopefully find someone to put it in since I’m not so mechanically inclined.  No dice…after three parts stores and Pep Boys didn’t have the part, this situation flipped over into my "more than I can handle category" and in a hot second we were on our way to the GM Dealer.  Well, we thought it would only take about 10 minutes.  Forty five minutes later they came back to tell me they didn’t have the parts today, but that when they were air expressed in (which I would have to pay for) they could get both lights in for about $200.00.  I departed quickly….."deer in the headlights" look and all.  I found the parts at Walmart for $11.00 and tore all the stuff off the engine that car manual said, put the light in then did the happy dance in my yard for all the world to see.   I am so empowered today and I sure hope my hubby lets me have some of the money I saved for my stamping addiction!!!!

On to today’s card…back in March I decided to participate in the Divine Design Challenge (BVC08).  It is a Bible Verse Challenge where many stampers have made a commitment to offer a card on the 8th of each month that includes scripture that has special meaning to them.  You can read more about the challenge on Lori Craig’s blog  here.  I promised that I would make up the months of February and January, and todays card is for one of those months.

My starting inspiration was the scripture and then I realized I had this Stampers Anonymous Angel Collage that had never seen ink; I felt she would be perfect.  The card is a 6" x 6" tri-fold card.  Upon opening the card you see Psalm 23 and then if you open again, there is a healthy space to write a personal note. 

 

 

To color the angel I stamped her twice with Black Stazon in on acetate.  I colored her hair and skin with Copics, making sure not to use the inked side of the acetate as the Stazon would smear.  Then on the stamped side of the acetate I colored the angels wings, robe and the wrought iron with Pearlescent Liquid Acrylic (this is so very shimmery although the picture doesn’t show it or do it justice). On top of that I layered the other clean image that I had stamped with the black Stazon – this made the image really pop, gave it a little bit of dimension and covered up all my painting boo-boos.  Painting behind acetate is so very forgiving and was the only way I knew to even tackle this stamp.  To color the halo I used Art Institute Glitter (white) and glue. 

 

Supplies:
Stamps:  Stampers Anonymous – Angel Collage; Stampabilities – Psalm 23
Paper:  The Paper Co. Decorative Paper – White Embossed Swirl; The Metallic Stack – Gold; The Luxury Stack
Ink: Stazon – Black, Versafine – Black; Pearlescent Liquid Acrylic – Gold, Silver Pearl, Birdwing Copper
Accessories:  Art Institute Glitter, Krylon Goldleaf Pen, Copics, Ribbon, Acetate, Brads, Prima Flower, Bling

Wow, what a long post….thanks so much for stopping by and have an excellent Memorial Day Weekend.

 

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  • Nancy FairMay 23, 2008 - 6:14 am

    Beautiful cards, Becca! If your WalMart has an auto service department they will change the bulbs for about $5 plus the cost of the bulb. I just had my driver side headlamp changed and it’s one of those that is impossible to get to! The mechanic even commented about why they make it so hard to access… You are WOMAN!ReplyCancel

  • nancy bMay 23, 2008 - 6:54 am

    I believe I heard you roaring across town. It is such a feeling of accomplishment when you can take on a challenge like that and see it to completion! Way to go Becca!!!
    I am sure that this card not only wows everyone who drops by for a glance but it honors our heavenly Father! He blessed you with such a talent and gift and you in return bless Him!!! Thank you for sharing!!ReplyCancel

  • Denise Bryant (imchatty)May 23, 2008 - 8:18 am

    Becca…this is an absolutely beautiful card! Wow…I love everything about it. The scripture is beautiful…I am going to have to find that stamp so I can make some teacher cards. Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • GiovanaMay 23, 2008 - 10:14 am

    Becca your card is absolutely beautiful!!!! I love every single detail on it.
    God bless
    GiovanaReplyCancel

  • Trish DMay 23, 2008 - 12:35 pm

    Wow, I love this! I just happened to notice your site name as I was leaving a comment at the Hero Arts blog (I believe I was two after you :) and decided to cruise over. So glad I did – you’re being added to my google reader as we speak!ReplyCancel

  • JanineMay 23, 2008 - 2:49 pm

    Isn’t it great when you can repair something for a fraction of the cost of what it would take for someone else to do it!!? Good for you!!
    This card is simply amazing!!

    JanineReplyCancel

  • Kay McBrideMay 23, 2008 - 3:43 pm

    you continue to amaze me, what a beautiful card in every way. i think your darling hubby should give u the savings from the headlight for stamping supplies.!! thanks for sharing and way to go.ReplyCancel

  • Nancy WardMay 23, 2008 - 10:16 pm

    Becca,

    Another stunning creation!

    The embossed cardstock from The Paper Co…would you please send me an e-mail with their URL, and/or a vendor that stocks their papers?

    I included an entry on my blog about yours today…your beauties deserve a lot of attention.

    NancyReplyCancel

  • Jamie W.May 24, 2008 - 7:01 am

    Becca, this card is simply exquisite, period! I love your work!ReplyCancel

  • LaurieMay 24, 2008 - 9:32 am

    Becca, this card is simply beautiful. Words really cannot express how stunning it is. I have never seen either stamp before — and would love to have both — and you did such justice in how you approached the designs. Ethereal, that is all I can say.ReplyCancel

  • Nancy WardMay 24, 2008 - 12:46 pm

    Forgot to ask if you’d send me an e-mail if it’s OK that I included the entry about your blog on mine…

    Thanks!l

    Nancy WardReplyCancel

  • Rose AnnMay 25, 2008 - 10:27 am

    Wow…your card is absolutely gorgeous!!ReplyCancel

  • Lori CraigMay 25, 2008 - 7:55 pm

    This is so stunning….love the textures, the focal image, the ribbon, the verse, the flower…It all works together, and it’s just gorgeous! Thanks for sharing with us!ReplyCancel

  • Debbie OlsonMay 29, 2008 - 10:28 am

    Becca, you GO! (I heard that roar too!) ;-) This card is SO lovely that I don’t even know where to start. It is perfect in every way–paper and image choice, embellishment–you are an inspiration!ReplyCancel

  • LauraMay 30, 2008 - 6:22 pm

    Gorgeous card, Becca! I found your site through the review by Nancy Ward. She reviewed my site as well. Congratulations, well deserved!
    Creatively Yours, LauraReplyCancel

  • VivaceAugust 25, 2010 - 4:42 pm

    And I wish you went back to the dealer, showed them the working light and then said, “$11.00, not $200! And then do the happy dance again!

    Beautiful card!!ReplyCancel

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