It Doesn’t Get Any Easier Than This

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Really!!  It honestly doesn’t get any easier than this, lol!  I have less than an hour invested in this card but I’m pleased as punch.  You see, one of my Quietfire Design team mates is hosting a challenge over on Two Peas and I was fretting about whether I would have time enough to enter.  So, I’m checking it off my list :-)  I absolutely love this sentiment!!  No telling why I went with the red and white other than I love them and to me it makes the card jump out at you.
By the way, if you have some sweet sentiments you’d like to show off, head on over here to check out the rules for this ultra simple challenge in the Winterfest 2011 and give it a whirl!!

I’m under the gun to get some cards out in the mail, so I’ve decided that this will be the format for my mailing, er..um..minus the gems, lol!  I love it when a plan comes together.  Speaking of plan, I hope yours includes some me time or craft time!!

HOW IT’S MADE

1. Make Card Base – mine is 5″ x 6.5″
2. Cut paper 4.25″ x 5.5″ and emboss.
3. Stamp sentiment and adhere to a slightly larger mat with foam tape.
4. Tie Ribbon, adhere focal panel to base using foam tape.
5. Adhere a gem to each embossed line intersection. (80) and 1 pearl at center.

SUPPLIES I USED
Stamps: Quietfire Design – To Create Is to Touch
Paper: Strathmore Acrylic
Ink: Colorbox Pigment Ink – Cranberry
Accessories:  Satin Ribbon, Pearl, Ruby Gems, Clear Embossing Powder. Sizzix Embossing Plate – Thank You Set #5

Be sweet and enjoy your day!!

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  • KathyMarch 8, 2011 - 8:54 am

    Very elegant… this would be great for Valentine’s Day or Christmas!!ReplyCancel

  • TammiMarch 8, 2011 - 9:06 am

    WOW!!!! THIS IS SPECTACULAR!!!!! This is one of my favorites so far! <3ReplyCancel

  • geatyMarch 8, 2011 - 9:12 am

    hi becca, i love this card, is gorgeous, kiss from belgiumReplyCancel

  • yvonne TuneMarch 8, 2011 - 9:15 am

    Beautiful, I love it, but then I love all your creationsReplyCancel

  • Corine van der ZeeMarch 8, 2011 - 9:16 am

    So gorgeous!!! Love the white with red accents and beautiful sentiment.

    Hugs from Holland
    CorineReplyCancel

  • Linda EMarch 8, 2011 - 9:18 am

    Fabulous card! Your embossing and bling add so much impact!ReplyCancel

  • Gloria CMarch 8, 2011 - 9:19 am

    Becca,

    I just love Red and White cards, and this one is Beautiful!!

    Thank you.ReplyCancel

  • Kathy BillingsMarch 8, 2011 - 9:19 am

    Becca…your work is exquisite!!!! My desire is to make cards that are just a little bit like yours. Well actually exactly like yours but I’ll be happy if they even resemble them a little bit. :) You are the Queen of card making and have such a wonderful talent and I know it is inspired by God. I always look forward to seeing what you do. Will you be making a tutorial for this card? I Love all the scoring on this card. Oh how I wish that I could spend some time with you learning how to choose papers and, make such gorgeous bows and put everything together so beautifully!!!!ReplyCancel

  • ColleenB.March 8, 2011 - 9:20 am

    Oh, WOW! That is one Awesome card
    ColleenReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisMarch 8, 2011 - 9:22 am

    Did you say easy. This is elegant Becca, I love all of the half back pearls on your card Becca they go so well with the beautiful bow. as always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • mary anneMarch 8, 2011 - 9:23 am

    What a lovely card. I just love the red and white. It is a favorite of mine.
    – Very simple but very elegant.ReplyCancel

  • RebekkaMarch 8, 2011 - 9:25 am

    This is just stunning, love the white and red, and love this embossing plate.ReplyCancel

  • Carol LMarch 8, 2011 - 9:30 am

    absolutely STUNNING!ReplyCancel

  • Amanda HMarch 8, 2011 - 9:36 am

    Beautiful, Becca!! Another Gorgeous and Drool Worth Inspiration for all of us!! :) I enjoy all of your cards so much :)ReplyCancel

  • Deb RobinsonMarch 8, 2011 - 9:39 am

    Becca: Wow the card does jump at you. Would love this for V-Day or Christmas – different sentiment though. Great Job! Did you do your bow with your Whatchamacallit! (Peg-Bow)ReplyCancel

  • Donna RMarch 8, 2011 - 9:48 am

    Beautiful card, Becca! It really pops with that splash of red. TFS!ReplyCancel

  • Karen WallaceMarch 8, 2011 - 9:51 am

    This and the previous one are both beautiful. I love the simplicity of this and yet it’s elegant.ReplyCancel

  • Karen WallaceMarch 8, 2011 - 9:55 am

    Just beautiful, I hope this comment works, last one didn’t take. I love the card and very understated elegance.ReplyCancel

  • Sheila - UKMarch 8, 2011 - 9:55 am

    Oh so beautiful Becca….the red and white is just gorgeous!

    Love Sheila xxReplyCancel

  • EdnaMarch 8, 2011 - 9:57 am

    Beautiful, but mailing with all those stones is a pain but a hand out card, it’s perfect. Stickles is much better for mailing. EdnaReplyCancel

  • cynthiaMarch 8, 2011 - 9:58 am

    Absolutely gorgeous, as always! Blessings!ReplyCancel

  • Dianne CMarch 8, 2011 - 10:01 am

    Elegant card Becca. DianneReplyCancel

  • Penny ReedMarch 8, 2011 - 10:02 am

    Another stunner!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Judy CoveyMarch 8, 2011 - 10:07 am

    OMG, such a simple card that couldn’t be more gorgeous and elegant! I totally love this card and will definitely do my best to recreate it soon. Thanks so much for the inspiration, again!!!ReplyCancel

  • Barbara WilsonMarch 8, 2011 - 10:13 am

    Beautiful card. But I am with you if I had to produce very many I would leave off the gems.ReplyCancel

  • JackieMarch 8, 2011 - 10:16 am

    This card really stands out, both in its simplicity and beauty! Great job, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • AnneMarch 8, 2011 - 10:23 am

    Love it! Love it!

    Hugs
    Anne (UK) xReplyCancel

  • JessicaMarch 8, 2011 - 10:38 am

    Thanks for this lovely card Becca! It is so simple and easy yet it makes quite a splash! Love it, love it, love it!
    Thanks JessicaReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterMarch 8, 2011 - 10:40 am

    Beautiful, really makes a statement!ReplyCancel

  • MarisaMarch 8, 2011 - 10:50 am

    Those gems on the intersections are fabulous! Love the red and white and your bow is stunning. Great card :)ReplyCancel

  • Pat SMarch 8, 2011 - 10:51 am

    Sorry pretty and clean! Love the simplicity of the design.ReplyCancel

  • Pat SMarch 8, 2011 - 10:52 am

    Oops. Too many letters. Meant to say So pretty not sorry! My bad.ReplyCancel

  • Regina NMarch 8, 2011 - 10:53 am

    The red makes this card so rich. Wonerful job as usualReplyCancel

  • SusiMarch 8, 2011 - 11:16 am

    Wow! You sure have a way of making CAS Clean & SPECTACULAR!! Gorgeous card, love the red & white!ReplyCancel

  • Karen LinarezMarch 8, 2011 - 11:21 am

    Fabulous card. I never would have thought to try something so simple and expect such a stunning result. I love it! I always get inspiration from you, Becca. Thank you!ReplyCancel

  • Leslie GMarch 8, 2011 - 11:31 am

    This is so wonderful — love the colors!ReplyCancel

  • BernieMarch 8, 2011 - 11:39 am

    Wow Simple but STUNNING!
    Blessings BernieReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)March 8, 2011 - 11:40 am

    WOW! What this card says to me is bright, fresh and snazzy. An hour? Oh my, I have so much to learn! It would take me a couple of hours just to attach the gems.ReplyCancel

  • Mrs. HamMarch 8, 2011 - 11:51 am

    You have proven that quick and be beautiful. Love it.ReplyCancel

  • Shelly SchmidtMarch 8, 2011 - 12:10 pm

    Gorgeous card! Love the jewels and the gorgeous bow- and the sentiment is wonderful! TFSReplyCancel

  • CarolMarch 8, 2011 - 12:13 pm

    lovely, Becca! I do have a question for you. Your page design and colors are lovely, but I cannot see the writing in pale print and am searching for the place to find older posts. I don’t get to log on very often but don’t want to miss any of your cards, so love to look back through older posts. Where am I missing this “older posts” place? Thanks!ReplyCancel

  • Sabine EdelmannMarch 8, 2011 - 12:41 pm

    Love this clean card! Awesome red and white card!ReplyCancel

  • RosendaMarch 8, 2011 - 1:13 pm

    Really beatiful. I love the embossing in the card.ReplyCancel

  • Janet CastleMarch 8, 2011 - 1:27 pm

    Beatiful Becca! I like everything about the card!
    JanReplyCancel

  • FMMarch 8, 2011 - 1:38 pm

    Very elegant!!! What a striking card!ReplyCancel

  • MargMarch 8, 2011 - 2:16 pm

    What a wonderful saying. The card looks so dramatic that it just ‘pops’. Lovely.ReplyCancel

  • JeanMarch 8, 2011 - 3:05 pm

    What a beautiful card. I love it!ReplyCancel

  • Olga JewellMarch 8, 2011 - 3:09 pm

    So elegantReplyCancel

  • Anne ( Midlands UK)March 8, 2011 - 3:53 pm

    It is gorgeous- as they say less is more.ReplyCancel

  • kathy sMarch 8, 2011 - 4:18 pm

    this is simply gorgeous- is the embossing a folder- can’t say I’ve seen that one but wow what an effect. Love love love the colour combo.ReplyCancel

  • Donna VoseMarch 8, 2011 - 4:45 pm

    Hi Becca, I am amazed daily at your creativity. You make the most BEAUTIFUL cards I’ve ever seen. Thank you for sharing. You are a real inspiration.ReplyCancel

  • WendyMarch 8, 2011 - 5:06 pm

    Very nice! Love it!ReplyCancel

  • CarolenMarch 8, 2011 - 5:09 pm

    Stunning!ReplyCancel

  • EvaMarch 8, 2011 - 6:24 pm

    Becca, have you tried the new Jewel Dazzles from Hot Off the Press? They are stickers that look like jewels when adhered to a card but without the bulk. I just love them, aince I mail most of my cards & the bulk of jewels is too expensive to mail.ReplyCancel

  • AnneMarch 8, 2011 - 6:45 pm

    80 gems!!! Oh my goodness Becca, you’ve the patience of a Saint.
    It’s a beautiufl card
    Anne xReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)March 8, 2011 - 6:57 pm

    Becca,

    This card is absolutely Gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!! I love the bright red on the white!
    Stunning!

    Hugs,

    Lisa AthaReplyCancel

  • Neesey GebalskiMarch 8, 2011 - 7:04 pm

    Love it.ReplyCancel

  • MichelleMarch 8, 2011 - 7:22 pm

    Beautiful! Red is my favorite color and I am in awe of the beauty here. The sentiment is perfect!ReplyCancel

  • lizMarch 8, 2011 - 7:50 pm

    I love the red it stands out so nice most people I think save the red and white for christmas or Feb.14th but I love using it all the time and I love the embossing stunningReplyCancel

  • MarianneMarch 8, 2011 - 7:54 pm

    Beautiful! Love the red & white, the bling & justeverything you do.ReplyCancel

  • Theresa RomaniMarch 8, 2011 - 7:56 pm

    Oh my gosh! Drop dead gorgeous! I’m going to need to get my hands on that embossing plate. You are such an enabler, LOL.ReplyCancel

  • VivaceMarch 8, 2011 - 8:13 pm

    Gorgeous! I want to try this idea! Love it!ReplyCancel

  • KellyMarch 8, 2011 - 9:22 pm

    Simply beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • Christi aMarch 8, 2011 - 11:39 pm

    So elegant. Great job!!!!ReplyCancel

  • AnaMarch 9, 2011 - 2:56 am

    Sencillo, elegante, hermoso………..realmente muy hermosa !!!

    Felicidades !!!

    Doy gracias a Dios por el talento que ha depositado en ti.ReplyCancel

  • HeatherMarch 9, 2011 - 5:08 am

    Simply beautiful Becca – love the colour. Is the embossing a stencil or a folder please?
    Hugs
    HW(UK)
    xReplyCancel

  • EileenMarch 9, 2011 - 7:41 am

    Simple and Elegant! Beautiful!!!!
    LOL EileenReplyCancel

  • SheilaMarch 9, 2011 - 8:34 am

    Wow!!! You just want to touch and hold this card. Awesome job. Thanks for the ideas. I could never make anything like this but I can dream about it.ReplyCancel

  • MaryMarch 9, 2011 - 12:08 pm

    Oh, Becca…………………Love this card it has all the pazza and bling that I love. I am sooo into bling!!! Your creations are always THE BEST!!!ReplyCancel

  • yogiMarch 10, 2011 - 2:01 pm

    Beautiful. That’s a whooping bunch of rhinestones. Love the red & white.ReplyCancel

  • DWDMarch 11, 2011 - 12:01 am

    This card is just beautiful!!! It would have taken me an hour to attach all those gems and another hour to tie the bow!!! You did good to do this whole card in an hour.ReplyCancel

  • Nadine BaileyMarch 30, 2011 - 10:27 am

    I enjoy the card fronts. My problem is with what to do with the inside many times. The front of the cards are so wonderful, I feel like the inside is lame.

    Could you show examples of the inside of the cards?

    Thanks.ReplyCancel
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