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What a fun day!!  There’s a winner for the pincushion!!  Who knew a cheap frame could be spiffed up so well.  Mine was plain but I just know you all will go to town with this. I have a round frame that I just can’t wait to try and I’ll be on the look out for an oval :-)

And the winner is:

Reach out to me through my contact page and I’ll get this in the next mail run.  You know the routine – if no one claims within 48 hours then I’ll use random.org to pull another name.  Thanks so much for stopping in and I’ll see you tomorrow!!

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  • Frances EricksonJune 29, 2011 - 12:09 am

    I love your pin cushion. It reminds me of one my mother had when I was little. It was for show and not to be used. I will be making some up and giving them as gifts for sure!!!! Keep all those great ideas coming our way.ReplyCancel

  • SusanJune 29, 2011 - 12:19 am

    Wow — Mrs. Ham it must be your lucky week! I just saw your name on another giveaway too. Congratulations!ReplyCancel

  • chantalJune 29, 2011 - 12:21 am

    merci pour la video et bravo a la gagnante c’est toujours avec plaisir que je vois vos oeuvres merci de nous les faire partager je suis sous le charme !ReplyCancel

  • KelleyJune 29, 2011 - 12:23 am

    Congratulations, Regina, on winning Becca’s pin cushion.

    Becca, thank you for showing us how you made it so we all can have one.ReplyCancel

  • LMcBurneyJune 29, 2011 - 1:07 am

    I love Becca Bits. You are so sweet to share your crafty goodness. Thanks and God bless you.ReplyCancel

  • Diane HJune 29, 2011 - 3:13 am

    Well congrats to the lucky winner…..how fun!!ReplyCancel

  • Sheila - UKJune 29, 2011 - 3:15 am

    Cingratulations Regina on winning Becca’s delightful pin cushion…you lucky girl! I will keep trying as I’d love to win one of your creations Becca but I fear on this occassion the post to the UK would cost you far more than what it cost you to make this gorgeous pin cushion but it’d still fun to enter! Lol!

    Love Sheila xxReplyCancel

  • Marilyn ClarkJune 29, 2011 - 4:34 am

    Congratulations Regina on being the winner. I will have to check the craft stores and the dollar stores for the frames to make Becca’s pin cushion.

    BECCA, thanks so much for sharing with us. God bless.ReplyCancel

  • MaryAnneJune 29, 2011 - 5:28 am

    Congrats Regina!!! How specal to win a “Becca creation”.
    Becca…will be looking for the directions, when you have time to post…..would love to make this project.
    MaryAnneReplyCancel

  • Iris, Saved by GraceJune 29, 2011 - 5:29 am

    Enjoy your delightful little pin cushion Regina! Good for you! Thanks Becca for the tutorial: )ReplyCancel

  • ColleenB.June 29, 2011 - 5:31 am

    Congratulations Regina on the win.
    Becca, thank you for the tutorial on making those cute little pin cushions.
    ColleenB.ReplyCancel

  • Ree DonnellyJune 29, 2011 - 5:41 am

    Congrats Mrs. Ham!!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Kim HJune 29, 2011 - 5:49 am

    I can’t believe I don’t have any of these lil frames in my craft hoarding selection,lol.off to michaels today to see what they have.Thanks for the wonderful idea!!ReplyCancel

  • JeanJune 29, 2011 - 6:55 am

    Congratulations to you Regina!!ReplyCancel

  • SheriJune 29, 2011 - 7:39 am

    My gosh, this is fabbby! And the pincushion is amazing. Do you lie in bed at night dreaming up these wonderful idea you have? I would love to live in your head for a week just to see how all of this creativity works. Love your work – always!ReplyCancel

  • ColoradoJune 29, 2011 - 8:44 am

    Congrats to Regina for winning the cute pincushion!! Thanks, Becca for the Becca Bit giving the instructions for making them!!!ReplyCancel

  • Mary Ann MidgleyJune 29, 2011 - 9:05 am

    I’m going to Michael’s today to look for a frame. Thanks for sharing your clever ideas.ReplyCancel

  • Regina aka Mrs. HamJune 29, 2011 - 10:34 am

    Thank you so much Becca, I’m so excited… I’ll be sending you my info.ReplyCancel

  • Mary RobersonJune 29, 2011 - 11:00 am

    Congrats Mrs. Ham. Enjoy your addition to your crafting room.
    Who knows who will be the next winner?ReplyCancel

  • Yvonne WeberJune 29, 2011 - 11:11 am

    Love the frame pincushion. It is really cute and simple. Thanks for posting the direction.ReplyCancel

  • Yvonne WeberJune 29, 2011 - 11:13 am

    Love this pincushion. It is neat and simple. Thanks for posting the video. YvonneReplyCancel

  • Dorothy FarlowJune 29, 2011 - 11:28 am

    Love this card! So Pretty!ReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)June 29, 2011 - 11:31 am

    Lucky you, Mrs. Ham! I’m sure you’re going to enjoy having this gorgeous and useful creation on your craft table. Congratulations!ReplyCancel

  • Karen CJune 29, 2011 - 5:09 pm

    Love the blue, it nice to see you deviate from the many pinks we have seen lately. I don’t even usually like blue (I do more pinks than any other) but this is a lovely card.ReplyCancel

  • Elaine MooreJune 29, 2011 - 6:44 pm

    WAHOOOO – Congrats to the winner!! This little pincushion is the cutest little thing!!ReplyCancel

  • MaryJune 29, 2011 - 10:22 pm

    Absolutely creative with the pin cushions!!! You are one talented lady, Becca. Love your cards!! Thank you for always sharing your wonderful talent.ReplyCancel

  • Marge R. (mer)June 29, 2011 - 11:46 pm

    Sooo happy for Regina, as she’s such a sweetheart (like Becca)!!! ;~)ReplyCancel

  • Robin BurgesonJune 30, 2011 - 1:03 pm

    Congratulations Regina, on winning the pincushion! I know you’ll swell up with happiness every time you see it.ReplyCancel

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Hi there blog friends!! I just love it when I have something for you to take a peek of.   This week we have new Our Daily Bread Design images that are scheduled for release on July 1 but I’m allowed to show one of them to you!!    I had quite the dilemma when I picked this image — my mojo said distress and my heart said don’t distress.   See, I’ve had that all week!   Mojo won and I’ll do another non-distressed version of this after July 1.   This is hands down the best flag image I have out of about four flag background stamps.    Why?   This one is the easiest to color.    I simply took three markers – a blue, a grey and a red and took my time covering the stamp.   Since it’s already shaded and distressed I didn’t have to do anything else.   I spritzed on some water then stamped on my kraft cardstock.   Easy, easy, easy!!    It doesn’t always have to be easy but I want to send more cards off to the troops and this one will work out quite nicely.


I’m actually showing parts of two different sets here.  The Flag Background is one and the big words belong to another – the two words I selected just seemed to fit perfect along the end of the card.  I know I’m covering up the stars and the detail on the left side, but trust me – you’ll see this background again.  I love patriotic stamps and have figured out that there are many more occasions to use them than just July 4th.  In this day and age, I bet you know what I mean :-)

SUPPLIES I USED
Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs – Flag Background, Big Words
Paper: My Minds Eye, Bazzill
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black, Vintage Photo Distress Ink, Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink
Accessories: Memento Markers, Seam Binding, Pearl Picks, Recollections Pearls, Lace, Silk Flower

Take care and have a wonderful, wonderful weekend!!

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  • PattyJune 25, 2011 - 7:40 am

    You never cease to amaze me Becca. Simply beautiful! Can’t believe I’m the first one to leave a comment. Have a nice weekend!
    PattyReplyCancel

  • TeresaJune 25, 2011 - 7:52 am

    Becca, I love the distressed look of the card – can’t wait for the new stampsReplyCancel

  • TeresaJune 25, 2011 - 7:56 am

    love the distrssed look of the card and can’t wait to see new stamps have a great dayReplyCancel

  • Dina KJune 25, 2011 - 7:57 am

    Gorgeous! I inked this one up today too… you’ll see my card Thursday!! Hugs.ReplyCancel

  • Patty PriceJune 25, 2011 - 7:59 am

    Wow Becca! Another gorgeous card! You continually amaze and inspire me! Way to go!!!ReplyCancel

  • EvaJune 25, 2011 - 8:03 am

    So beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • MichelleJune 25, 2011 - 8:14 am

    What a beautiful card! I love that flag image!ReplyCancel

  • Mary H.June 25, 2011 - 8:35 am

    Really LIKE this one. I will choose ‘easy’ every time; lovely card, and I appreciate that you are sending cards to our troops. I know whomever receives a card you have made, will feel wowed and appreciated. Thank you.ReplyCancel

  • Liz S.June 25, 2011 - 8:52 am

    Gorgeous card, once again. Love it!ReplyCancel

  • Connie GJune 25, 2011 - 8:57 am

    This is just so SO SO Pretty!! LOVE your creativity and vision for a card!ReplyCancel

  • Marilyn ClarkJune 25, 2011 - 8:58 am

    Beautiful card and I want that stamp! TFS God bless and have a great weekend.ReplyCancel

  • BernieJune 25, 2011 - 8:58 am

    Wow fantastic stamp. I really thought you were giving us a sneak peek of new paper. Fabulous card.
    Blessings BernieReplyCancel

  • chantalJune 25, 2011 - 9:03 am

    magnifique comme tout ce que vous faites toujours une immense joie de voire vos oeuvres merciReplyCancel

  • chantalJune 25, 2011 - 9:09 am

    toujours avec le même empressement de voir vos oeuvres magique ! un réel bonheur et je vous en remercie beaucoupReplyCancel

  • Cheryl LeaJune 25, 2011 - 9:25 am

    This is a beautiful card and the distressed look just adds to it’s beauty. Thanks for sharing with us.ReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterJune 25, 2011 - 9:36 am

    Love the distressed flag background and the text background behind that, lovely flower and lace tooReplyCancel

  • Sheila - UKJune 25, 2011 - 9:39 am

    Wonderful card Becca and great flag image and the flower really pops it.

    Love Sheila xxReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenJune 25, 2011 - 10:19 am

    This is GORGEOUS Becca!!!!!!!! Yep, I LOVE Patriotic cards too! This is Patriotic, yet different from the norm!!!! I REEEEEALLY like it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)ReplyCancel

  • Edna BurgessJune 25, 2011 - 10:25 am

    Just plain Beautiful! EdnaReplyCancel

  • Peggy MaierJune 25, 2011 - 10:32 am

    Really nice!ReplyCancel

  • Robin BurgesonJune 25, 2011 - 11:18 am

    I love this stamp. I’ve always had trouble finding a flag stamp I loved, and this distressed look is perfect!ReplyCancel

  • Peggy MullenauxJune 25, 2011 - 11:18 am

    Awesome card. {{Hugs}}ReplyCancel

  • ChelseaJune 25, 2011 - 11:24 am

    Beautiful card with a wonderful sentiment. I think any of our military would be thrilled and encouraged to receive this card. Thank you for the inspiration, Becca.ReplyCancel

  • f lynn rushJune 25, 2011 - 11:33 am

    it is too difficult to read this post because of your new background. perhaps you can soften the background or make the type larger and bolder.ReplyCancel

  • Carla MayfieldJune 25, 2011 - 11:40 am

    This is gorgeous, Becca! I can’t wait to see the full sets!ReplyCancel

  • KelleyJune 25, 2011 - 11:46 am

    I’m glad the mojo won out! I love the distressed look of your card. Of course, I’m sure if your heart had won out, I would have loved that one too. :)ReplyCancel

  • Dee in N.H.June 25, 2011 - 11:58 am

    absolutely GORGEOUS!ReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)June 25, 2011 - 12:23 pm

    Gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • RebekkaJune 25, 2011 - 1:18 pm

    Wonderful card Becca. Can not wait to see all of what is coming out.ReplyCancel

  • Melody RuppleJune 25, 2011 - 1:23 pm

    Beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • PatMJune 25, 2011 - 1:38 pm

    LOVE YOUR CARD! Very impressive and meaningful. I would love to do the same thing with the flag background and will check Our Daily Bread Designs in July. Wish it were sooner so I could be working on 4th of July cards, but as you said, in these times….it’s always meaningful! Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Anne McIntoshJune 25, 2011 - 1:45 pm

    Once again you amaze! I love the distressed look. Your mojo was right on! The combination of the distressed stamp with all the pretties was beautiful! I’m anxiously awaiting the new release. You’ve given me yet another company to enable my stamp addiction.ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisJune 25, 2011 - 1:55 pm

    This is beautiful Independence day card I love it just the way it is all distressed and all. Wow the flower really pops. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • ColoradoJune 25, 2011 - 3:34 pm

    Beautiful card!!! I didn’t even notice that it was a flag background until I read your post! LOL!! Then when I went back and looked at it again I saw the blue with the star in the lower left corner and then the red stripes. What a great background stamp!!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Rosie WaldtJune 25, 2011 - 3:39 pm

    What a lovely card- you never cease to amaze me.ReplyCancel

  • Brenda WicklineJune 25, 2011 - 5:52 pm

    Beautiful card!ReplyCancel

  • Debbie BJune 25, 2011 - 5:59 pm

    I see the 4th of July coming. I can’t wait!ReplyCancel

  • Joyce CarlsonJune 25, 2011 - 7:22 pm

    What a pretty card!ReplyCancel

  • RufusJune 25, 2011 - 8:01 pm

    LOVE it! I love patriotic themes and red/white/blue. I’m sure that the troops will be pleased to get it.
    R/ReplyCancel

  • Dianne CJune 25, 2011 - 8:36 pm

    “So Beautiful” it is, love the bright flower with it. DianneReplyCancel

  • cindy ClickJune 25, 2011 - 8:51 pm

    I love this stamp. I am glad your mojo won out. The distressed look works perfect with this patriotic theme. You are going to brighten many soldier’s day when they receive one of your cards. Can’t wait for this line to come out on July 1st.
    Cindy
    nindys-blog.blogspot.comReplyCancel

  • E. MarieJune 25, 2011 - 9:20 pm

    Beautiful!! Such a gorgeous new set and I really love that grunge look.ReplyCancel

  • Connie GoodJune 28, 2011 - 6:01 pm

    Totally love it! Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

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Well I can check lots off of my “rarely” and “never” lists.  It seems that those lists are getting a work out these days.  Seriously though, I don’t know why I do what I do in cardmaking but to occasionally take something I rarely or never do, and do it . . . is a little bit liberating.  You must try it!  I only had a moment to spend to put a card together, and really, I found myself both tired and brain dead.  I spied a pretty set of stickers that I purchased.  I “never” use stickers on cards.  I don’t know why but I always feel like it’s cheating.  Well never was sent packing on that one, I used a sticker on my card tonight and I think I’ll have to do that again . . . heee!  I backed the sticker with Spellbinders Labels Ten and Spellbinders Lotus Pendant and shaped the side of the card with Spellbinders Jumbo Scalloped Border Petite.


I may have made one other side fold card in about the last three years.  Does that qualify for rarely?  Here again, I have no idea why but it seems kind of silly.  I’ll do this again.  Maybe it’s habit.  Oh here’s my other rarely – when I take pictures, I rarely take less than 15; tonight I took two and used them both in my post. 

SUPPLIES I USED
Stamps: None
Paper: K&Company
Ink: None
Accessories: Seam Binding, Pearls, Bazzill Button, Spellbinders Labels Ten, Spellbinders Lotus Pendant, Spellbinders Jumbo Scalloped Border Petite, Lace

Are there crafting things you rarely or never do?  Use them as an excellent opportunity to get a leg up to get out of a rut!!  By the way, there is a fabulous sale going on over at the JustRite Stampers site (I jumped in and did my shopping yesterday).  In a nutshell, they are clearancing out their inkpad and markers (not Copic), in order to make room for more Spellbinders – some items are 30% to 50% off!  (While supplies last :-))  Thats all for me today, thanks for stopping in and I’ll see you soon!!

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  • Sheila - UKJune 21, 2011 - 4:44 am

    Stnning as always Becca and love the actual shape of the card!!

    Love Sheila xxReplyCancel

  • FernandaJune 21, 2011 - 4:51 am

    Well! Your rarely and nevers seem to work just fine! Love the pink and gold tones together! TFS!ReplyCancel

  • Heather R...mousemommaJune 21, 2011 - 4:52 am

    Nevertheless girlie girl.. Sticker or no sticker, this is an absolutely beautiful card! Thanks for blowing “Never or Rarely” out the door! Love your inspiration!ReplyCancel

  • auntie emJune 21, 2011 - 5:04 am

    Your card is so pretty! I LOVE my stickers, even though they have gotten a bad rep the last few years. They have managed to inspire me, fill in that gap and finish a project off with just the right little touch so many times. We buy them because something about them draws us in or we wouldn’t have them in the first place so why not add them to our projects and cards. And when I have some that may not fit on a card or LO they get stuck on an envelope or parcel I am sending. (The postal workers love it when I bring a parcel in!)
    Thanks for sharing! :)ReplyCancel

  • auntie emJune 21, 2011 - 5:12 am

    Your card is so pretty Becca! I love the embellishments you added.
    I know stickers have received a bad rep the last few years but I love my stickers. Why else would we be drawn to these pretty, easy to use embellishments if we didn’t like them in the first place? They have helped me finish off many a project, fill in a small gap that was giving me problems or add an extra little touch. And those odd stickers that are always left on a sheet, I add them to an envelope, the top of a letter or note to a friend or on the outside of a parcel when I mail it. They can make quick and pretty gift tags and bookmarks as well when stuck on that little scrap of cardstock left over and then tucked inside a card or book for a gift. And if they really don’t work on anything I am doing, I pass them on to another scrapper or a child who loves stickers! Everyone is happy!
    Thanks for sharing! :)ReplyCancel

  • Gail BJune 21, 2011 - 5:27 am

    I love the flat lace you use. I need to find some estate sales to find some from old sewing boxes and supplies!ReplyCancel

  • Dianne CJune 21, 2011 - 5:42 am

    I never use stickers, now I will be watching for them. Great looking card, thanks for sharing. DianneReplyCancel

  • JeanJune 21, 2011 - 5:50 am

    Becca,
    Beautiful card. The sticker was not a bad thing for this card. Love your honesty. Sometimes you just need to do a quick card. Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • JoJoJune 21, 2011 - 6:05 am

    Never say, “Never”, huh? Having a stamp store for 11 years, I, too, said I would never use stickers. I thought they looked fake compared to the stamped and colored images. I’ve started using them, now, on cards for children. It gets to be a challenge to find just the right image to suit each child. I started buying stickers when the “themed” birthday parties started. I have 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. That makes for a large variety of ages and interests! You were brave to use one on that beautiful card, but everything you do looks great!
    Have a blessed day!ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisJune 21, 2011 - 6:10 am

    Becca, if you didn’t tell us that you used a sticker I would have never known. They make some wonderful stickers these days. Your card has a fabulous look to it today you used colors that I have never used together before and to my surprise it works. I love the use of the lace which softens the look. I also like that you are using stick pins in your art. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • Deb HooperJune 21, 2011 - 6:32 am

    The results are beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • SandyJune 21, 2011 - 7:06 am

    Well, you’ve done it again. Inspired a lot of us to think out of the box. Beautiful results for your “rarely or never”.ReplyCancel

  • Carol EJune 21, 2011 - 7:14 am

    Love the card, you never dissapoint me. Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Elin K.June 21, 2011 - 7:27 am

    This is how stickers should be used! I love this one – beautiful job. :)ReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)June 21, 2011 - 7:34 am

    The quality of stickers seems to have cranked up quite a few notches since I last looked at them Never in my life would I have guessed this was a sticker. It’s a positively charming card; love the pink/gold; ribbon and lace treatment of course, even the sticker is first class.ReplyCancel

  • Debbie BJune 21, 2011 - 7:36 am

    Oh Becca, you sure are right about that one. There is no place like home.ReplyCancel

  • Lillian ChildJune 21, 2011 - 7:56 am

    I am not one to like using stickers on my crafting either – I agree with you that it feels like I’m cheating and some of them are so shiny that it just doesn’t appeal to me. But this card creation is so very lovely. I might have to pull out that “give away” pile of stickers and go through them one more time to see if there are any usable sentiments!ReplyCancel

  • Marlena M.June 21, 2011 - 7:59 am

    Hee hee, I SO get what you’re saying. ;) What’s wonderful about “living on the edge” in this craft…is that there aren’t considerable consequences. I love it! No one gets hurt…nothing is damaged…it’s like flying without wings. :) I love cardmaking..thank you for always coming up with new ideas and taking risks. You’ve taught me A LOT. ;) Take care~ ;)ReplyCancel

  • Jean SJune 21, 2011 - 8:18 am

    Beautiful card!! I am going to try something rare as well….

    HugsReplyCancel

  • MarilynJune 21, 2011 - 8:34 am

    My oh my, what a beautiful card you have made. Love the ovals behind the quote, does it come with that design in it or did you make it, and if you made it how?
    Thanks for sharing your gorgeous cards! You sure do inspire me!ReplyCancel

  • Edna BurgessJune 21, 2011 - 8:36 am

    Sticker or no sticker, it’s very pretty. If you hadn’t told us, we’d have never known. LOL EdnaReplyCancel

  • RebekkaJune 21, 2011 - 8:47 am

    No stamp, no ink, but a fabulous looking card. Love the sentiment.ReplyCancel

  • Elena ChamberlainJune 21, 2011 - 9:01 am

    Becca, what fun to know that you don’t use stickers because you feel like you are “cheating”. I am exactly the same way… always feeling like guilty if I use a sticker or background paper that I haven’t done something to in order for it to be my own.

    We are good at guilt…you know.
    You give me courage to do something quick and easy and looks great too!!!

    wink…
    elenaReplyCancel

  • BernieJune 21, 2011 - 9:09 am

    Wow that is a beautiful sticker. It goes perfectly with that lovely lace bow and papers to make beautiful card.
    Blessings BernieReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenJune 21, 2011 - 9:18 am

    Becca!
    I NEVER use stickers either!!!!!!! :) Your card looks SOOOO ELEGANT!!!! Must be that gold!!!!!!! VERY NICE!!!!!!!! :)ReplyCancel

  • carol biskerJune 21, 2011 - 9:30 am

    Beautiful card! Very clever! Still cannot vote in poll. What am I doing wrong???ReplyCancel

  • ChelseaJune 21, 2011 - 10:08 am

    What a pretty experiment!! This card is just beautiful! Your creativity just shines through-ReplyCancel

  • Vicky SchmidtJune 21, 2011 - 10:16 am

    Becca,
    I had to laugh because I never use stickers either. I buy some thinking I will use them with pictures that I take but never do.
    Vicky SReplyCancel

  • JessicaJune 21, 2011 - 11:59 am

    Hey Becca, I agree… I never use stickers either, for the same reason! Your sticker is lovely. And I think we must be drinking the same water or something, because I made a card for my grandson Joseph the other day, and I used a sentiment on a vellum sticker! First time in maybe a year! Shame to let all the lovely stickers marking time in their little folder!
    Love the card, thanks for sharing.
    JessicaReplyCancel

  • LaurenJune 21, 2011 - 12:01 pm

    Becca,
    I cheat sometimes, most times, doing graphics on the computer and then use dies to emboss or cut out……worked in school for 30 years and being compulsive I had the best graphics in town……hundreds and hundreds along with fonts, oh my.
    Thank you for the wonderful card, as you always do for us.
    LaurenReplyCancel

  • Barbara JayJune 21, 2011 - 12:02 pm

    I have a few stickers and I like them. I rarely or never use two different patterned papers on one card. I have admired cards made by others using more than one patterned paper, but mine make me look like I must be color blind. LOLReplyCancel

  • Kelly SasJune 21, 2011 - 12:25 pm

    I never use stickers either, but last night I did also because I needed to make the card in less than an hour. It was so freeing to do something I “never” do! I am so excited to do something my Idol Becca did!ReplyCancel

  • Maryellen WJune 21, 2011 - 12:42 pm

    So glad you broke your “never” rule and used a sticker! Your
    card turned out wonderful! :DReplyCancel

  • EileenJune 21, 2011 - 1:01 pm

    I know what you mean by ‘cheating’ but sometimes time runs away from us and we have to do things we wouldn’t normally do but that’s not so bad, is it? especially when the card turns out as lovely as this one has.
    LOL EileenReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterJune 21, 2011 - 2:11 pm

    I like using stickers when a quick card is needed, you would never know looking at this that it is a sticker, using them with the spellbinders was a great idea, Lovely!ReplyCancel

  • Candy MillsJune 21, 2011 - 2:41 pm

    Becca,
    I LOVE your rarely and never card!!
    Beautiful stickers call out to me – but I haven’t bought any in a long while because…………..I feel the same as you do!!
    If you hadn’t told us you used a sticker I never would have known :o)
    Hugs, CandyReplyCancel

  • Barb GhigliottyJune 21, 2011 - 3:49 pm

    Thanks so much for the idea, Becca! And, of course your card is absolutely gorgeous! I think I’ll have to dig through my stash for some stickers…heaven knows I have a few thousand ;-)
    Have a blessed day,
    BarbReplyCancel

  • KellyGJune 21, 2011 - 4:45 pm

    Funny you say that about stickers…I feel the same way. Just feels like cheating. I would have never known yours was a stickerReplyCancel

  • ColoradoJune 21, 2011 - 5:33 pm

    I’m with you Becca! I’ve always felt like using stickers is sort of cheating… but I’ve bought some lately and really do need to USE them! LOL!! Thanks for the nudge!! Your card is lovely, as always!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Lynne WJune 21, 2011 - 8:08 pm

    Awesome card!! Amazing how when we have no mojo, etc, that doing things we never do, seems to work out so well!!ReplyCancel

  • Robin BarwaczJune 21, 2011 - 8:24 pm

    It doesn’t matter what you make your cards with they are ALWAYS fantastic. Have a wonderful week. Robin B.ReplyCancel

  • Mary RobersonJune 21, 2011 - 8:50 pm

    Would never know there is a sticker on this card, except that
    you told us. It looks elegant, as always. I see you used some
    of your Rose colored varigated hand dyed binding for your ribbon.
    It looks perfect on this card! Thanks for the video on how to do it.ReplyCancel

  • Susan GJune 21, 2011 - 9:27 pm

    I too use stickers rarely, but probably more than you do. I find I use them more on kids cards for OWH. I love using different folds and openings on my cardsReplyCancel

  • DebbyJune 22, 2011 - 3:04 am

    Beautiful, I love all your projects, always so elegant.
    angel hugs
    DebbyReplyCancel

  • PeggieJune 22, 2011 - 7:32 am

    Becca, your card is lovely. In regard to stickers, I didn’t used to use them either, however, there are some beautifully cut gold (or metallic) stickers available these days, (yours is a good example0 that, in my opinion, add just the right elegance to a card, whether it be a delicate line, a lacey corner, or even an intricatly cut chain or tiny butterfly. The cards I enjoy making lean more toward a Victorian style. I even use some of the tiny “waste” middle pieces, for instance the inside of the links in chains, for just a dot of bling on the tips of punched borders. (Like where you might add a flat backed pearl or gem). There is no extra postage charged for bling from a gilded sticker, and I for one am not ashamed to use them!ReplyCancel

  • CaroleJune 22, 2011 - 7:42 am

    The card is delightful Becca. You asked about favorite embelishments, well mine would be the Gelly Roll Sakura glitter pen. Its a small detail that pleases me.ReplyCancel

  • CaroleJune 22, 2011 - 7:46 am

    The card is beautiful and you learned to step out with change, Good work.
    You asked about favorite embelishments, mine would be the Sakura glitter pen, it adds a delightful detail.ReplyCancel

  • CynthiaJune 22, 2011 - 9:51 am

    This card is simply gorgeous, whether you spent a minute or an hour! Blessings!ReplyCancel

  • CynthiaJune 22, 2011 - 10:08 am

    This card is really beautiful and elegant! Hoping this comment makes it through, as I my computer keeps bouncing my comments back to me this morning;-) Blessings!ReplyCancel

  • SherylJune 22, 2011 - 12:29 pm

    so beautiful – I love the color tonesReplyCancel
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