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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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Good morning sweet friends!!  I hope you had a wonderful weekend.  I’m looking forward to plowing into this week and as usual jumpstarted it by doing the Mojo Monday sketch – Mojo 196.   I don’t get too complicated with it and try to use items that are already stamped out but didn’t work for another card.   This Emily Dickinson quote from Serendipity Stamps is one of my very favorites and I have used it many, many times over the years.  Since I had already stamped it out and cut it using Spellbinders Labels Fourteen, it was ready to go and only needed a card base.

I had to flip the sketch over to make it work for me, but that’s what sketches are for, right?!  When I thought of the quote I used, I thought that butterflies would work well.  I pulled out a relatively new set, Spellbinders Nested Butterflies Two, and cut two hoping to balance out the left side of the card.  I then added some Zva Creative pearls for my butterflies flight path.   Well I’m off . . . much to do and so little time!!

SUPPLIES I USED
Stamps: Serendipity Stamps – We Never Know, Impression Obsession – Medallion Background Stamp
Paper: The Paper Company, Bazzill
Ink: Colorbox Chalk – Pink Pastel, Versafine Onxy Black
Accessories:  Spellbinders Labels Fourteen, Spellbinders Nested Butterflies Two, Zva Creative Pearls, Seam Binding

Your sweet comments yesterday lifted me and my family, thanks ever so much . . . I really am grateful to have such a wonderful blog family.  Take care :-)

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  • Karla TempestJune 20, 2011 - 8:47 am

    What a soft and beautiful card you had today. As you, I love that verse.
    What punch did you use for the bottom of the card? It just went so well
    everything.ReplyCancel

  • VioletJune 20, 2011 - 8:59 am

    Beautiful! As always.ReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)June 20, 2011 - 9:21 am

    Oh my! It’s so pretty and so meaningful. And you’ve chosen just the right the decorative elements. The butterflies flight perfectly symbolize the meaning of the sentiment . How I wish I had your talent! But the next best thing is having you as a mentor. Thank you so much for everything.ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisJune 20, 2011 - 9:30 am

    Oh so pretty in pink. Your card is simply delightful today Becca. Nicely embellished too. The sentiment makes you stop and think. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • Phyllis SJune 20, 2011 - 9:35 am

    Love the pink card today – great idea for something I could put together quickly. Also, yesterday’s card and message was so touching. I lost my father 43 years ago, but my life is embraced with wonderful memories. Talk about John and keep those memories alive for your self and the girls and you will be able to cherish them for a lifetimeReplyCancel

  • RebekkaJune 20, 2011 - 9:50 am

    This is beautiful Becca. Wonderful sentiment.ReplyCancel

  • lizJune 20, 2011 - 10:01 am

    Everythihng about this card is Beautiful , the saying just stands so True and I know I need to use it , the butterflys I can see soring towards the sky , I love the bling it all just really feels right to me today and touch’s my heart. Thanks for another great ideal for my stash and God bless you for sharning your talent with us. Hope you have a Beautiful week.ReplyCancel

  • fmJune 20, 2011 - 10:12 am

    Beautiful as always…Love the pink with the black layer.ReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenJune 20, 2011 - 10:21 am

    That IS a WONDERFUL sentiment Becca!!!!!!!!! LOVELY card with the pink!!! :) Glad you & your family had a blessed day yesturday!!!! :)ReplyCancel

  • BenitaJune 20, 2011 - 10:34 am

    Great card I have been away for some time but decised to drop by rerally quick but that was a hoot of corse I had to take time to see what I had missed. So glad I did!ReplyCancel

  • Jean SJune 20, 2011 - 10:46 am

    Becca this card is SO gorgeous!!! I love the sentiment and LOVE the pink!! It’s so elegant….just a beautiful card!! Hope today is a lil easier of a day for you…..

    HugsReplyCancel

  • Mary lJune 20, 2011 - 10:54 am

    Beautiful ! Just Beautifu l!!

    Seems to be the word of the day.

    Beautiful l!!!
    mary l.ReplyCancel

  • Charlotte ZweigoronJune 20, 2011 - 11:54 am

    So sweet and so lovely. A real treat for the eye.ReplyCancel

  • Cheryl LeaJune 20, 2011 - 11:55 am

    Love it! Your creations are always so beautiful and inspiring. What did you use to make the punched border along the bottom front?ReplyCancel

  • Debbie BJune 20, 2011 - 12:26 pm

    Beautiful card with a great sentiment. Thank you for sharing a little bit of yourself each day with us.ReplyCancel

  • Carlotta RobertsJune 20, 2011 - 12:38 pm

    Wonderful, I love Pink! You are amazing, all the glory to God!ReplyCancel

  • JuleeJune 20, 2011 - 1:06 pm

    So beautiful! And that quote is so inspiring. Thanks for playing Mojo Monday!ReplyCancel

  • Patty PriceJune 20, 2011 - 1:09 pm

    What a beautiful card! Thanks for sharing!!!ReplyCancel

  • Sheila - UKJune 20, 2011 - 1:12 pm

    Stunningingly beautiful Becca and awonderful sentiment all put together with gorgeous shades of pink.

    Love Sheila xxReplyCancel

  • BernieJune 20, 2011 - 1:13 pm

    Simply lovely! Just enough black to make the pink pop! Love the sentiment and the butterflies go with it prefectly. I love how you pay such attention to the little details. This card would have been perfect without the tiny pearls along the bottom but it that much more special with them.
    Blessings BernieReplyCancel

  • JeanJune 20, 2011 - 1:17 pm

    So perfect! Love the card. The color, the pearls, the butterflies, the paper.
    Great design. Thank you for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • ColleenB.June 20, 2011 - 2:01 pm

    Beautiful card as is the sentiment. Love the additon of the butterflies and pearls .
    Great color combo
    ColleenB.ReplyCancel

  • MaggieJune 20, 2011 - 2:43 pm

    Beautiful card! Thank you for your new inspiration!ReplyCancel

  • MaggieJune 20, 2011 - 2:45 pm

    Beautiful card ! Thank you for your new inspiration!ReplyCancel

  • auntie emJune 20, 2011 - 3:11 pm

    So pretty! I love the soft dainty pink and all the pearls.
    Thanks for sharing! :)ReplyCancel

  • SusanJune 20, 2011 - 3:31 pm

    You certainly are the queen of this style Becca. Beautiful as always.ReplyCancel

  • LoisJune 20, 2011 - 5:49 pm

    Again all the pieces come together and blend to make a most beautiful card. Thank you.ReplyCancel

  • Kay LusnakJune 20, 2011 - 6:06 pm

    Becca,

    Your card is so pretty and I think I have everything to make it. Of course, I could do everything just perfectly and it still wouldn’t be as pretty as your cards are.

    I was on vacation last week and it was so fun to look back at the cards you had completed. I’m sure someday, there will be a Scrapbook/Card Hall of Fame – and you’ll be right there in the entry area.

    Blessings,
    KayReplyCancel

  • Barb GhigliottyJune 20, 2011 - 6:19 pm

    GORGEOUS card, Becca! Love all the pretty pink and the beautiful sentiment! Have a wonderful evening….BarbReplyCancel

  • Deebi27June 20, 2011 - 6:46 pm

    Oneof your more simple card and still they WOW me! Your quote is quite beautiful! Thannk you!ReplyCancel

  • Jean McGeeJune 20, 2011 - 7:03 pm

    Beautiful card made by a beautiful lady with a beautiful God loving heart.
    Thanks for sharing your God given talent with us. Your video’s and tutorials are always soooooooo helpful.
    Jean McGeeReplyCancel

  • Deb HooperJune 20, 2011 - 7:10 pm

    Pink, pearls and ribbon. What a perfect combination for a beautiful card.ReplyCancel

  • KimJune 20, 2011 - 10:33 pm

    This is so simple beauty.ReplyCancel

  • Liz S.June 20, 2011 - 11:07 pm

    Very pretty card! And, WOW, I just realized you can click on the names of some of the comments left and you will find another blog. How Cool! Learn something new everyday!ReplyCancel

  • Iris FrankJune 21, 2011 - 3:02 am

    What a beautiful message! It says it all. I love that shade of pink and the little extras you always add, bring it all together.
    Thanks so much and God bless,
    Iris FrankReplyCancel

  • racheJune 21, 2011 - 3:31 am

    Beautiful card. love love love the butterfly.
    thanks for sharingReplyCancel

  • EileenJune 21, 2011 - 12:55 pm

    The butterflies and the sentiment go so well together…..another beautiful card done in your favourite colours.

    LOL EileenReplyCancel

  • Melanie ZimmerJune 21, 2011 - 11:38 pm

    My favourite embellishment is ribbon because it can be used in so many different ways. (I learn more ways from you, Becca, all the time!)ReplyCancel

  • LavonneJune 22, 2011 - 6:25 am

    The paper candies are wonderful…..luv the roses! You’re the Best!ReplyCancel

  • Karen LinarezJune 22, 2011 - 11:52 am

    Very beautiful card, Becca! I love the paper, the simplicity, and what a gorgeous border. You put so much into your cards, it must be an honor for anyone who receives one. You do such wonders with pink, I’ve begun to really love it, even did my mom’s birthday card in pink, inspired by you, haha! You can see it at inspiredpapercrafting dot blogspot dot com if ever you find the time.ReplyCancel

  • Melanie BarrJune 26, 2011 - 6:05 pm

    Lovely card. I love how every details work together so well to create that that “pretty” feel to your card.ReplyCancel

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Rescued from the scrap pile!!  Isn’t that every piece of paper’s dream?  Here’s my reasoning . . . if I’ve used it before then I must have love it!  I needed a quick card last night so I hit the scrap pile (sits next to the reject pile).  This was the left over from a pocket calendar that I did so I just shaved off the top of the pocket so that I would have a top panel.  The colors already worked, so in my process, that eliminated the hours I take to select paper (I think it is a sickness, lol).  I wanted to showcase this new sentiment (love, love, love) from Quietfire Design called With Heart, the Impossible Is Possible.  It’s so simple, pretty and true and just my luck that I could get it to fit inside Spellbinders Fancy Tags Two (backed with Spellbinders Labels Eighteen).  If that’s a sign of things to come – bring it!!


Not much to detail on this card, I gathered up my lace, seam binding and pearls and voila!!

Yesterday I had a little a-ha moment that makes me almost embarrassed that I tend to be a little bit impatient.  I had to pick up a couple…(okay 12) sheets of paper at Michaels for a project I’m currently working on.  Because it is, what it is, each sheet of paper has to be rung up individually.  The lady in line behind me kept tapping her foot, tapping her fingers, sighing, looking around and then a hrmph.  A minute later, tapping the foot, tapping the fingers, sigh, hrmph. (It became so patterned that I probably could have filled in for her, lol!!).   My goodness, she was sooooo over the top with it that I learned how truly unattractive being impatient is.  I had to bite my lip not to say something to protect the clerk (a very senior lady that is finding herself having to work again).  I’m fortunate, my Michaels is a dream and everyone there is soooo nice. 

SUPPLIES I USED
Stamps: Quietfire Design – With Heart, The Impossible Is Possible
Paper: K& Company, Bazzill
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Vintage Photo Distress Ink
Accessories:  Spellbinders Fancy Tags Two, Spellbinders Labels Eighteen, Lace, Seam Binding, Felt Flower, Zva Creative Pearls

Smooches friends, I’ll see you soon!!  I know I don’t really have to say this but . . . be nice to clerks, we may find ourselves there, some day.

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  • Edna BurgessJune 17, 2011 - 10:30 am

    Very pretty. I don’t know you you manage to come up with such great cards day after day but you do. An inspiration to each of us. EdnaReplyCancel

  • Debbie BJune 17, 2011 - 10:46 am

    Oh Becca, I know that person you are talking about. The one in line and the one that it back at work when she should be enjoying her later years. Maybe one day the woman in line will think about how she felt that day and wish she could take it back. Beautiful card Becca, You also have a beautiful heart!ReplyCancel

  • JoJoJune 17, 2011 - 10:48 am

    I love it! So many great applications! So creative the way you put it together!
    Have a blessed weekend!ReplyCancel

  • Sheila - UKJune 17, 2011 - 10:59 am

    Oh this is wonderful Becca…you just keep coming up with such amazing creations!! I love the colours that you have used and the bow, pearls and rose. Wish I had just a minute part of your wonderful creativeness oh and your patience.
    Have a lovely weekend.

    Love Sheila xxReplyCancel

  • raquelJune 17, 2011 - 11:00 am

    Good Morning Becca–hope you are having a wonderful Friday. I read your incident at Michaels–its true how some people do not understand the meaning of those that need to go back to work. It sounds like this young lady tapping away–might consider taking tap lessons–at least some music coming from her feet might bring a smile to her and learn that sometimes we just need to be a little patient. You bring a smile to my face each day and I am sure to all that visit your web. Have a wonderful weekend—and lets all make some music. RaquelReplyCancel

  • michelle frasherJune 17, 2011 - 11:01 am

    oh, your card is just so lovely. the color of the dp and that shade of pink work so well together. you have the knack/gift of putting all these things together into the most wonderful cards. thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • RaquelJune 17, 2011 - 11:09 am

    Good Morning Becca-hope you are having a wonderful Friday. I read your incident at Michaels. Its true there are so many out there that do not know what it means to have to go back to work. I think this young lady should consider taking tap lessons–maybe hearing the music from her feet will bring a smile to her and learn how to be a little bit more patient. You bring a smile to my face each day when I visit your web-so lets all just enjoy your beautiful ideas and make some music. Have a great weekend. Thanks for all you share with all of us–you are truly an angel. RaquelReplyCancel

  • Charlene DahlbergJune 17, 2011 - 11:11 am

    Becca

    You are just the BEST!! love the card – but really appreciate your words of wisdom regarding your trip to Michael’s.You are really an inspirationReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisJune 17, 2011 - 11:20 am

    Your card is so pretty. Very feminine with the beautiful bow and pretty rolled flower and half back pearls. I love the sentiment, something we all need is more heart. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • GerryJune 17, 2011 - 11:20 am

    Becca — I can totally appreciate the time it takes to pick out just the right colors. That is something that I agonize over, and because I have gathered so much paper, there are simply too many choices (not that I’m complaining). To further complicate the matter, I’ve downloaded DP modules from StampinUp and now can print whatever I want or need.ReplyCancel

  • Jean SJune 17, 2011 - 11:30 am

    Beautiful card Becca, love the color combo!ReplyCancel

  • Mary H.June 17, 2011 - 11:32 am

    I am so pleased with your comment about being nice to the clerks. They have to put up with an awful with all of us customers & our coupons! I admire their patience & courtesy, because most of the time they surely are. Occasionally I may get one that is not so much that way, but one never knows what kind of day the person is having. And yes, when I see an older lady behind the register, I can’t help but think “There but for the Grace of God”. In today’s economy, who knows??? And TFS such a lovely card. By YOUR standards, it is much simpler than your usual (I wish MY scraps & rejects should look so good!). Colors are wonderful, and the presentation is just lovely. Have a good weekend. HugsReplyCancel

  • cynthia beynonJune 17, 2011 - 11:34 am

    Becca: I just loved the colors you used right out of thescrap pile. some
    times that is the best place to go as you have used all the paper before.
    right at the mom;ent, I am making a peach card with lace. Has a look from
    ]the olden days. But what I learned to put on it, will make it look very
    modern. And all that is thanks to you Becc.a I sure have learned a lot
    from you.

    cynthiaReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenJune 17, 2011 - 11:47 am

    Becca,YOU’RE A SWEETIE!!!!!!!!! ( I’ve always wondered if others see those types of things in people!!! LOL) I figure, you go out in public, you NEED to be patient! Because we’re ALL FLAWED in some way!!!! AND we would HOPE others would be patient with us!!!!!!!!!!

    Your card is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!! I’m LOVING the colors you chose!!!!!!!! And that SWIRL OF THE PEARLS, even onto the seam binding! The lace is GORGEOUS!!!!!!!! SIGH!!!!! (I come here daily for moments of sighing!!!!!!! :) )ReplyCancel

  • MickieJune 17, 2011 - 12:03 pm

    Beautiful “scrap” card, LOL! You are so right, we all may be there and soon. I so HATE to hear and see people be rude to anyone working because of their own impatience or just plain old nasty rudeness.ReplyCancel

  • Sherry kJune 17, 2011 - 12:22 pm

    LOL – a quick card for you a little more involved for others. As a part time sales clerk thank you fir your story. So many people don’t allow enough time during their errands and then get impatient when they gave to wait. Might have been fun to ask her what the tune she was tapping out was. Thanks for sharing a lovely card. Just love the pearls over the ribbon and the layered dies. Blessings.ReplyCancel

  • Connie CJune 17, 2011 - 12:37 pm

    This card is so lovely. I know what you mean by scrap pile. My family gives me grief sometimes over my inability to throw anything away that might be used on a card or in a craft project! I “rummage sale” in the summer and got really lucky last weekend…found a box full of sewing supplies with about a dozen packages of assorted seam binding and lace in some yummy colors – all for $2. I appreciated your story about the impatient lady. We all need to say a kind word to any clerk or waittress that looks like they might be having a bad day…it could, like the clerk in your story, be us in that situation someday.ReplyCancel

  • ShannonJune 17, 2011 - 12:57 pm

    Gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • Marilyn ClarkJune 17, 2011 - 1:01 pm

    Your card is just stunning…..all of your cards are. Your talent is amazing. I try to treat people with patience and understanding and pray that God gives me the strength to do HIS will. Enjoy your weekend. God bless.ReplyCancel

  • Patty PriceJune 17, 2011 - 1:20 pm

    I really like your card. I’m wondering where you buy your pearl swirls…..
    Thanks for sharing!ReplyCancel

  • RebekkaJune 17, 2011 - 1:23 pm

    Gorgeous card Becca.ReplyCancel

  • Connie GoodJune 17, 2011 - 1:49 pm

    As always I love your card. Just Beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • Kelly SasJune 17, 2011 - 2:00 pm

    I feel sorry for people who cause so much stress in their life by getting upset at something as silly as having to wait in line for an extra few seconds. That poor clerk. I feel so sorry for older folks who HAVE to work.

    QUESTION: how do you get your pearls to adhere to your ribbon like that?ReplyCancel

  • ireneJune 17, 2011 - 2:17 pm

    I love these pearl swirls you use so beautifully. What product is this?ReplyCancel

  • CharlotteJune 17, 2011 - 3:03 pm

    WOW! Everything you create is so gorgeous! I only wish my “rejects” could be turned into something so beautiful! Love the way you have the pearls swirling up onto the ribbon! Another ingenious idea! Thank you for sharing with us!ReplyCancel

  • Peggy MJune 17, 2011 - 3:03 pm

    Lovely……………just lovely as can be. {{Hugs}}ReplyCancel

  • janeyJune 17, 2011 - 3:37 pm

    May I visit with you and “rummage” through your scrap and discarded piles??

    Beautiful, Becca!

    Too bad about the impatient customer, you did a good job of bitting your lip.ReplyCancel

  • SusanJune 17, 2011 - 3:56 pm

    How fitting your sentiment is to your story! Your heart showed compassion so the “impossible” impatient wait time, became possible.ReplyCancel

  • PhyllisJune 17, 2011 - 4:45 pm

    Bekka, I know what you mean. I just hate to see someone “abusing” someone else but in my case it was the Clerk that was disrespecting an elderly customer. It was clear to everyone that the customer was confused and with a little kindness, things would have progressed better than they did. I asked the customer if I could help her and she graciously accepted my offer. Once I got her to her car, I went back into the store and asked for the Manager who came right away. I told him what had happened and that I was no longer going to visit his store because someday, by the grace of God, I’ll be elderly and would hope people would treat me fairly and with respect. My first inclination was to fuss at the Clerk but then, wouldn’t that have just perpetuated a bad situation? I do not know what, if anything, happened but I felt good knowing I tried to behave (as my Moma always taught us) and sent someone on their way feeling OK about people in general. God Bless You and keep you in his loving embrace and thank you for always sharing your beautiful talent.ReplyCancel

  • FMJune 17, 2011 - 4:55 pm

    Beautiful card and such soft colors. I sure am glad that you didn’t throw your scraps away!! Patience is a virtue and so many people just don’t get it:( Have a wonderful weekend!ReplyCancel

  • Terri SJune 17, 2011 - 5:14 pm

    Gorgeous card as always. Doesn’t it make you sad that the impatient woman will be missing so much in life as she whizzes past the little things? You made me feel so much better about taking a lot of time to pick out the papers, etc. I’m in good company :)ReplyCancel

  • Rea CusterJune 17, 2011 - 6:19 pm

    Beautiful card, Becca. It’s great you could pull it together quickly. I understand what your saying about your experience at Michaels. I have that happen to me, and we have young checkers at mine. I think what people are annoyed with, is that we are in line ahead of them, and they wish they could just move past us, check out and be on with their “busy” lives. It really just conveys an attitude of “I’m better than you and I shouldn’t have to “wait”. I’m like you Becca, I try not to say anything, check out and leave, and thank God I’m NOT them.ReplyCancel

  • Ann I.June 17, 2011 - 6:29 pm

    Love this color combo! Thank you for sharing your lovely creations with us!ReplyCancel

  • MaryJune 17, 2011 - 6:54 pm

    I have worked in the meat dept. At walmart for the last year. I am sure getting an education on how people behave in the grocery store. You wouldn’t believe how many times I have had to return items to their proper place as people just lay things anywhere, when they decide they don’t want it. They don’t care if frozen stuff is left on a shelf where it will thaw and spoil. Then, they wonder why groceries are so expensive— cause the store has to cover the price of all the spoilage!ReplyCancel

  • CarolJune 17, 2011 - 7:02 pm

    Becca, You are so sweet…and that impatient woman ought to be ashamed of herself. Love your design by the way…thanks.ReplyCancel

  • RufusJune 17, 2011 - 8:40 pm

    Even your “quick” cards are lovely, Becca! Really like the lace and seam binding bow on this one. Also love the look of the pearl swirl brought up over the ribbon! As for the woman at Michael’s… someday she to will be older and hopefully will have learned if not patience at least manners! Seems we’re all to busy, busy, busy these days to bother with all the little social courtesy’s that make life so much more pleasant. Congrat’s on “turning the other cheek”. Hope that the rest of your day was much more pleasant!
    Hugs,
    R/ReplyCancel

  • LisaJune 17, 2011 - 8:54 pm

    Becca, that is so true. I used to manage hundreds of people. Then the bottom fell out and I haven’t been able to get anything more than cashiering at our local Target store. Most people are nice, but I did have one lady throw a dress at me, ha, ha!ReplyCancel

  • cindy ClickJune 17, 2011 - 9:14 pm

    Love the color combo. Love the new stamp too. Elegant as alwaysReplyCancel

  • Naomi A. of COJune 17, 2011 - 9:29 pm

    so true my friend…being impatient is very unbecoming at times and it takes episodes like the one you experienced to show us the way! Thanks for sharing!
    BlessingsReplyCancel

  • Linda BandowJune 17, 2011 - 9:35 pm

    Having spent a large portion of my working life in retail, I thank you on behalf of the clerk. Some folks have an overly large portion of self-importance that sometimes must be addressed. Even as a manager I was threatened by these folks….there simply is no pleasing some people. TFS this beautiful card.ReplyCancel

  • Betty GoodsonJune 17, 2011 - 9:44 pm

    Scrap pile, indeed!!!! I try to use mine too, even if just a strip across the card. Pretty paper is just that no matter how you use and you do make wonderful use of yours. I’m afraid that impatience is becoming an epedimic. I watch it everyday on our streets and highways, people weaving in and out and not really getting anywhere, but certainly endangering everyone else. And I’m afraid rudeness, without any concern how it will affect the other person, is just rampant. The Golden Rule stills applies or so it should. Kindness not only builds the other person up, it does the same for ones who give it. Bless you for not turning around and staring!!! Tempting though, huh???ReplyCancel

  • GinnyJune 17, 2011 - 10:14 pm

    You have inspired me to pull out my lace box when I make cards! I’ve done two cards with leftover bits that are too small for sewing projects, and they have turned out beautifully. Thanks for the continued inspiration!ReplyCancel

  • PatJune 18, 2011 - 5:26 am

    As usual another beautiful – and inspiring card. Love Suzanne’s stamps, I’ve bought several because of you – not blaming, thanking :o)
    I hate seeing rude customers – I was taught to be polite to everyone …oops! showing my age again. Growing up in New Jersey with all of our toll booths, my Mom always said hello, thank you & have a good day. We used to tease her “Mom, it’s their job” But, thankfully that sunk into my everyday thinking now. Whenever, I hear a rude customer I always make a point to be a little bit louder when acknowledging the cashier, especially if the person is still standing there (& they usually are). I think make the cashier’s day – who wants to be disrespected?ReplyCancel

  • Tami BJune 18, 2011 - 7:39 am

    Beautiful card. How did you do the pearl curlicue that wraps around the ribbon? As far as your Michael’s story goes, sad to say, but isn’t that just the way of our society now….it’s all about ME, the world revolves (or should revolve around me.)ReplyCancel

  • Barbara GhigliottyJune 18, 2011 - 10:14 am

    Another GORGEOUS card, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)June 18, 2011 - 11:51 am

    What a lucky little scrap – to grow up to be a lovely card. I’ll bet all the other little scraps are green with envy. It’s truly a work of art, Becca.

    The only thing worse than putting up with an impatient unhappy customer is to be that impatient unhappy customer. Like ‘they’ say, (who ever ‘they’ are) “Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle” We simply don’t know the background of someone’s life to make them behave poorly. Rejoice it’s not us.

    Big smiles and hugs!ReplyCancel

  • Terry YorkJune 18, 2011 - 1:50 pm

    Hi, Becca! A wonderful “scrap”card! Do you recall the collection name from K&Co.? I love this look and know I PROBABLY have this paper in my stash! lol Knowing the name wd help me locate it. THNX! AND thanks for all the wonderful tuts you do for all of us out here in blog land.
    Oh, wanted to let you know that I went to Home Depot and picked up some of the things to mk the peg bow maker. I think it will be wonderful for me as I have hand issues. (I use to actually tie LOTS of beautiful bows among other things at a design shop and sold them—even huge pew bows for weddings, but I had an autoimmune illness strike that crippled my hands almost overnight. SO, I am hopeful that this idea will help me tie bows once again! Very excited. ;-)~ TerryReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterJune 20, 2011 - 11:42 am

    Oh my so lovely and elegant!ReplyCancel

  • CherylJune 21, 2011 - 5:24 am

    Another gorgeous card, Becca! I love that you have rediscovered your lace!!
    I had to laugh when I read your note about Michaels. I work there everyday and the impatience can be a more than a little annoying.
    The registers keep track of stock so every item has to be done separately. I usually smile when I see them tapping their foot! Being a “paper addict” I particularly enjoy ringing up the paper because I get to see it and touch it! There is so much paper there that I often overlook some of the most beautiful pieces! I find most crafters a patient and understanding bunch! The ones tapping their foot only run in for one item and do not take the time to enjoy “browsing” the store.When the paper is marked down to 10 cents a sheet, I’ve bought 200 sheets! That takes awhile!!!LOLReplyCancel

  • KathyJune 26, 2011 - 10:24 pm

    Becca, I’m so glad to hear you have a scrap and reject pile too! I thought I was the only one! Blessings! KathyReplyCancel
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