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Hi there, this is what you get when you start out trying to give someone a simple gift and your mind runs away with you, lol!!  I have a Starbucks Card for a dear friend of mine and while I was getting it, my gaze wandered over the cardboard cozy holders that you get at both Starbucks and I found out later, Panera Bread.   At first I was going to decorate one of the cozy holders and put the gift card inside but then it grew into a book :-)  For the decoration I settled on the wonderful Scripture Sets (Set 1, Set 2, Set 3, Set 4 and Series 1) from Our Daily Bread Designs.  Below you can see the brown from my gift card peeking out from the first page.

I started out by punching holes in the cozies.  Then I decided I wanted a panel that was three inches wide.  Each panel wraps down the frontside with the fold at the bottom and up the backside with the open ends tucked in a glued at the top.  What this does is make a pocket so that I can put something extra inside each page.

I decorated each page back and front with coordinating paper and border punches and stamped Scripture using Scriptures Sets 1,2,3,4 and Scriptures Series 1 onto panels cut with my Slice.
I tucked one more scripture in the pocket of each page.   I put a tab on each tucked in page so that it can easily be removed.
 

To finish up, I took one of the cozies for a cover.  I hid the Panera logo and added a ribbon just to make it a little bit dressy!  It was not a complicated project at all and once done I was a little bit proud of my recycling effort.  I hope my friend likes it.

Project Recipe:
Stamps:  Our Daily Bread Designs – Scripture Sets 1, 2, 3, 4 and Scripture Series 1, Light
Paper:  K&Company, Bazzill
Ink:  Versafine Onyx Black and clear embossing powder
Accessories:  Slice,  Tab Punch, Coffee Cup Cozies, Martha Stewart Border Punches, Binder Rings, Ribbon, Pearls


Thanks for stopping by!!

 

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  • Debbie OlsonAugust 31, 2010 - 1:02 am

    What’s not to love? This is beautiful, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • racheAugust 31, 2010 - 2:56 am

    This is so pretty. I am inspired again. Thanks and I know it will be treasured by your friend.ReplyCancel

  • june lanumAugust 31, 2010 - 4:31 am

    this is gorgous and so uniqueReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisAugust 31, 2010 - 4:43 am

    I’m sure your friend will love it. So creatively done. You are such an inspiration Becca. Your little booklet is just beautiful. Something pretty to look at and admire on each page. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • CherylAugust 31, 2010 - 5:02 am

    What a cute idea, Becca. I love it!! I’m sure your friend will love it too!
    Hugs CherylReplyCancel

  • MickieAugust 31, 2010 - 5:34 am

    How cute!! I knew there had to be something I could do with thus cozies!!ReplyCancel

  • Jessica MooreAugust 31, 2010 - 5:57 am

    Your friend is very blessed to have you for a friend, this is a beautiful gift that will be treasured!ReplyCancel

  • paulaAugust 31, 2010 - 6:12 am

    what a gorgeous gift. Someone sent me a minibook made out of these ready for me to decorate – then sent me the template to make my own…. doubt if mine will look as gorgeous as yours though.

    Paula x x xReplyCancel

  • Created By YouAugust 31, 2010 - 6:20 am

    What a great project, love the colors and the idea as well! Hugs! SharonReplyCancel

  • chrisdAugust 31, 2010 - 6:23 am

    Your friend will love it! You have the special touch to create magic. Great idea!ReplyCancel

  • Anita KehnAugust 31, 2010 - 6:38 am

    Beautiful!! I love altered art projects. If your friend doesn’t like this she is not a friend!!ReplyCancel

  • lacyquilterAugust 31, 2010 - 7:24 am

    Wonderful.ReplyCancel

  • Kelly MassmanAugust 31, 2010 - 7:29 am

    Wow! I love it!ReplyCancel

  • alexAugust 31, 2010 - 7:44 am

    Very pretty and is a good idea !!!!!!everything you do, is just amazing.ReplyCancel

  • SandraAugust 31, 2010 - 7:50 am

    what a great idea!
    SandraReplyCancel

  • jane w.August 31, 2010 - 7:51 am

    Hi Becca- had to comment this morn cuz this sure left a smile on my face! I have thought and thought about these things while waiting at SBucks…lol…NOW..IF I had only a “bit” of your natural talent….hmmm…lololo hugs, jane :)ReplyCancel

  • EleanorAugust 31, 2010 - 7:59 am

    Amazing! I need to get someone to save their cozies for me!ReplyCancel

  • Lisa SAugust 31, 2010 - 8:03 am

    I’ve been saving these for a while using them for making booklets. But I love the idea of these as a book of gift cards…awesome. And as always, truly gorgeous designs!ReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterAugust 31, 2010 - 8:08 am

    Oh she will LOVE it, very cute, creative and great recycling!ReplyCancel

  • Pat JacksonAugust 31, 2010 - 8:30 am

    LOVE THIS !!!
    My sister is a “coffee person” lives for it truly – so this would be a great gift with a personal touch for her.

    Thanks for all the inspiration.ReplyCancel

  • Wendy MooreAugust 31, 2010 - 8:33 am

    Isn’t it amazing how your mind works after a while. We all start to think of “what can I do with this” and it seems to snowball from there. Great use of the coffee cozies.ReplyCancel

  • Deb RobinsonAugust 31, 2010 - 8:44 am

    Only you could have come up with such a wonderful gift. I would have just had my coffee (really chi tea) and thrown the cozie away! One’s trash can become another’s treasure. Beautiful job Becca!ReplyCancel

  • ChaunAugust 31, 2010 - 8:46 am

    I’ve been saving the coffee cup cozies from Panera Bread for a long time. I knew they’d make good layers for a card. I’m always keeping my eyes peeled for interesting things to put on my cards. Thanks for the book idea. I hadn’t come up with that idea!ReplyCancel

  • Marilyn ClarkAugust 31, 2010 - 10:36 am

    I sure wish I was your friend and receiving the gift card holder! What a neat idea. TFS. Have a blessed day.ReplyCancel

  • Amazing Paper Grace » Blessed HolidayAugust 31, 2010 - 11:11 am

    […] I have two posts today, so once you’re done, be sure to scroll down and see the project I created for Our Daily Bread Designs HERE). […]ReplyCancel

  • CathyAugust 31, 2010 - 11:18 am

    Very clever! I like the idea of using everyday things in a special way. Also like that you were able to use a bunch of your edge punches. ; )ReplyCancel

  • TeelaAugust 31, 2010 - 2:29 pm

    Becca, this is so clever! I had a several of the “cozies” and finally decided to throw them out, b/c I could not think of how to “gift” them. I’ll start collecting them again when I get coffee and give this project a try!ReplyCancel

  • LucyAugust 31, 2010 - 5:58 pm

    I would never of thought of using the cup cosies to make a booklet. That is quite amazing. Did you add a comment that once used it could be returned to you for a refill? Just kidding, but what a wonderful way to surprise your friend. Now she has both the coffee/tea and the scriptures to read while she enjoys her treat. Best way to get a gift!ReplyCancel

  • LuAnn in AZ.August 31, 2010 - 7:07 pm

    Becca, you’re always so clever and creative. I love coming to your blog each day to see what marvelous creation you have to share. Love everything you make and always feel a positive and loving vibe. Thanks for always sharing yourself with all of us.ReplyCancel

  • Dianna SchneiderjohnAugust 31, 2010 - 10:06 pm

    This truly made me smile. What a delightful idea. We just had coffee there this morning, and did I think to save my cosie, NO. Well you know I will now. Your talent is amazing.
    DeeReplyCancel

  • Sally GasparriSeptember 1, 2010 - 12:31 pm

    You are so talented. You amaze me with your creations. This is fabulous.

    Sally GasparriReplyCancel

  • Martha NicholsonSeptember 1, 2010 - 1:07 pm

    Becca you out did yourself on this. It is so adorable.ReplyCancel

  • WendySeptember 1, 2010 - 3:33 pm

    Very creative! Great stuff… thanks for sharing!ReplyCancel

  • MichelleSeptember 1, 2010 - 5:32 pm

    This is the cutest idea ever! I have a whole stack of those cozies… You know us crafters… save everything that could possibly add texture to a card or scrap page.ReplyCancel

  • KaySeptember 2, 2010 - 8:40 am

    Your card is just beautiful! Love the water pump!ReplyCancel

  • MargieSeptember 2, 2010 - 8:55 pm

    It is amazing to me the things you come up with ! Wish I had a mind like that – absolutely love this!ReplyCancel

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A delightful afternoon.  That’s what I had :-)  Just got some new rubber in from Quietfire Designs, rustled up a pot of coffee, gave my favorite guy a peck on the cheek and disappeared into the studio to relax.  I didn’t have long, but long enough to pull this together from one of the beautiful new sentiments that Suzanne has put to rubber.  This card uses the Words of Love sentiment  and even though it can be used for Valentines Day, I made my card for as a Wedding Card instead (with the thought in the back of my mind that I can pull it out for either an anniversary or just an I Love You card). 

I wanted a classic look like a black and white tuxedo so I kept things simple.  Just one layer backed by a border and I popped up the Spellbinders Labels Sixteen.  The Flourishing Inside Hearts are also a new Quietfire stamp so I decided to add them as a splash of red.   I’m using a length of organdy you normally get on the wedding aisle that’s about 6 inches wide and it makes for a lovely bow when you fluff it out.  Pearls just didn’t do the job so I dug out some rhinestones.  That’s about it for me today – off to watch a good movie.  Hope you’re having a great weekend too.

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Quietfire Design – Words of Love, Flourishing Inside – Hearts
Paper:  Xpedx Brilliant White Cover – 130 lb
Ink:  Versafine Onyx Black, Colorbox Pigment Ink – Cranberry
Accessories:  Spellbinders Labels Sixteen,  Martha Steward Border Punch – Layered Arches, Rhinestones, Ribbon, Organdy


Thanks for peeking in on me today.

 

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  • yogiAugust 28, 2010 - 8:42 pm

    BEAUTIFUL!! That tuxedo look looks great. Love the splash of red and the rhinestones.
    Hope you’re enjoying your movie. I’m about to hit the sack as well.ReplyCancel

  • Kim PrinceAugust 28, 2010 - 9:11 pm

    This is so beautiful and striking! Just love it!ReplyCancel

  • TeelaAugust 28, 2010 - 9:13 pm

    Becca, I’m sitting here still working on last min. wedding invitations that my son keeps sending addresses for and just saw your post! You are so talented! Your lovely creations inspire me!ReplyCancel

  • Kelly MassmanAugust 28, 2010 - 9:20 pm

    Pretty!ReplyCancel

  • Candy MillsAugust 28, 2010 - 9:43 pm

    Hi Becca,
    When I saw Suzanne’s new rubber I knew you would be making something with it soon :o)
    Love your card. It is extremely classy looking in white with the touch of red and black. Yup – it needed those rhinestones this time – beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • MickieAugust 28, 2010 - 9:57 pm

    Absolutely stunning!ReplyCancel

  • NormaAugust 28, 2010 - 10:33 pm

    Love your work as always. You are so talented.ReplyCancel

  • Lori AragonAugust 28, 2010 - 10:41 pm

    Beautiful, Becca! You even do ‘all white’ well :)
    Love and hugs ~
    LoriReplyCancel

  • CYNTHIA BEYNONAugust 28, 2010 - 10:53 pm

    BECCA YOU HAVE COME UP WITH ANOTHER WINNER OF A CARD AND
    YOU ARE SHARING IT WITH US. NOW WE CAN BE WINNERS TO IF WE
    TAKE A LESSON FROM YOU.

    THANK YOU AGAIN

    CYNTHIA BEYNONReplyCancel

  • ColleenB.August 29, 2010 - 1:15 am

    WOW! U come up with the most Beautiful card creations.
    Love the sentiment as well.
    Thank U 4 sharing
    ColleenB.ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisAugust 29, 2010 - 5:04 am

    This is just a classy looking card Becca. Black, white and red are always elegant looking to me. I love how you embellished with the rhinestones and the big bow is a nice finishing touch. As always Becca TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • emilyAugust 29, 2010 - 6:53 am

    This is soooo beautiful! It is a gorgeous wedding gown and a stylish tuxedo for a couple in love!
    Thanks for sharing! :o)ReplyCancel

  • MichelleAugust 29, 2010 - 8:24 am

    So pretty and elegant!ReplyCancel

  • lengowAugust 29, 2010 - 8:27 am

    Always amazing,
    Salute!ReplyCancel

  • SheilaAugust 29, 2010 - 8:29 am

    Such awonderful talent you have Becca….this is a stunning card and I love the words.

    Love Sheila xxReplyCancel

  • AnneAugust 29, 2010 - 8:43 am

    Love the splash of red with the white and black.

    Beautiful card as always.

    Hugs
    Anne (UK)ReplyCancel

  • Traci S.August 29, 2010 - 8:46 am

    Great job, Becca~

    Mission is Accomplished! You made that tuxedo look work perfectly….as in everything you do!

    I really like this quote…I think it could be great for Mother’s for Father’s Day too…or to give to the parents of a newborn.

    Wonderful!

    Remember~
    He IS Able,
    Traci S.ReplyCancel

  • RebekkaAugust 29, 2010 - 10:07 am

    Oh my Goodness this is fabulous..love how it looks like a tuxedo..just gorgeous.ReplyCancel

  • martha G.August 29, 2010 - 4:19 pm

    Beautiful card! thank you for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • QuietfireAugust 30, 2010 - 7:41 pm

    Simply lovely Becca! Thanks so much for using the new rubber!ReplyCancel

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Hiya!!  Happy Friday.  So ya know what today is?  That’s right – Sketch Challenge Friday over at the JustRite Inspiration Blog.  My card today follows the sketch – it’s oh so classic – I hope you’ll play along too!  A couple of details first – I  I used Christmas Nested Frames and Whimsical Christmas.  I cut three frames and snipped them so that they would make three squares.  The frames (made with Spellbinders Classic Long Rectangles LG) are stamped with Memento Rich Cocoa and colored with Copics – G16 and R59.  I stamped the flakes and sentiment from Whimsical Christmas and cut them out with a 1 1/2" EKSuccess Punch.

So here’s the JustRite sketch if you’d like to give it a go.  All the details are right here on the JustRite Inspiration Blog.

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  JustRite Stampers – Whimsical Christmas, Nested Christmas Frames
Paper:  Kaisercraft – Dear Santa Collection, The Paper Company
Ink:  Memento – Rich Cocoa
Accessories:  Spellbinders Long Classic Rectangles LG #2 and #4, 1 1/2" EK Success Punch, May Arts Satin Ribbon, Poinsettia


P.S.  Only a couple more days left to get your free catalog.  You can still receive a FREE 2010 JustRite Catalog & Idea Book simply by using this coupon code:  IDEAS811 in the box marked promotional code at checkout.  Offer is good until August 31st.
 

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  • ColleenB.August 27, 2010 - 1:13 pm

    Oh, another Beautiful card.
    The poinsettia looks so real.
    ColleenB.ReplyCancel

  • Melissa B MitchellAugust 27, 2010 - 1:14 pm

    This is so beautiful. I love the antique look and colors.ReplyCancel

  • janeyAugust 27, 2010 - 1:19 pm

    This is stunning, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • BarbaraAugust 27, 2010 - 1:26 pm

    Very lovely l!! I have not gotten into the Christmas mood yet. Maybe if I see enough Christmas cards it will push me. :)
    The stores are filled with Christmas decorations and I am still buying summer clothes.ReplyCancel

  • ColoradoAugust 27, 2010 - 1:40 pm

    Just tried to check out with the free Just Rite catalog and it didn’t work. Don’t know why I should have to put in a credit card for something that is free.

    Added by Becca >>>>> Hi Colorado – I just tried it and when I put in the code in zeros out shipping and then checks off a button that says no payment is required. Perhaps you have something else in your cart or the code may have been entered incorrectly. Could you give it another try – everything went through fine for me.ReplyCancel

  • LynnAugust 27, 2010 - 1:45 pm

    Oh, Becca your cards are always so awesome – I just love this christmas one – thanks for sharing your talent with us all.ReplyCancel

  • Valerie MatinAugust 27, 2010 - 1:46 pm

    OHHH it is BEAUTIFUL!!! It literally took my breath away!
    ValerieReplyCancel

  • ElaineAugust 27, 2010 - 1:50 pm

    This is gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • LennyAugust 27, 2010 - 1:59 pm

    Your card is so beautiful it makes a wonderful gift by itself. In fact, IF I could make such lovely cards I’m afraid I’d keep them for myself! ;)ReplyCancel

  • JessicaAugust 27, 2010 - 2:35 pm

    Wow what a beautiful card Becca! You always create so many beautuful things!!! hanks for sharing your talentReplyCancel

  • JoAnn BurnhamAugust 27, 2010 - 2:59 pm

    Wow, your card is gorgeous. TFSReplyCancel

  • Linda C.August 27, 2010 - 3:06 pm

    Picture PERFECT! Thanks for the inspiration!ReplyCancel

  • SuziAugust 27, 2010 - 3:15 pm

    The sketch alone looks like Classic Becca. You turned it into a thing of beauty. Love the “headline” paper. TFS!ReplyCancel

  • DebraKAugust 27, 2010 - 3:24 pm

    oh my, this is just stunning! Looking at your projects is like being in an art gallery… I am mesmerized!ReplyCancel

  • GaleAugust 27, 2010 - 3:49 pm

    Beautiful just beautiful.
    GaleReplyCancel

  • NY DebbieAugust 27, 2010 - 4:59 pm

    gorgeous!!!!ReplyCancel

  • mary puskarAugust 27, 2010 - 5:34 pm

    Knockout card Becca! I just have to write and tell you that I used your system for organizing my ribbon and I am in love with it. And boy is it space saving! It’s unbelieveable. I put the pics on my blog.

    Mary
    ReplyCancel

  • sheilaAugust 27, 2010 - 7:03 pm

    Oh My Gosh!!!!!! This is the most beautiful Christmas Card I have seen yet.ReplyCancel

  • Deb VandersteegAugust 27, 2010 - 9:22 pm

    Wow,This is a beautiful card Becca.ReplyCancel

  • SusanAugust 27, 2010 - 10:03 pm

    Becca, I just love everything about this card …super duper,

    I must have that christmas set after seeing your beautiful creation, thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Gloria HaneyAugust 27, 2010 - 10:11 pm

    Beautiful card, Becca — stop by my blog, I’ve left an award for you there.ReplyCancel

  • FabellaAugust 28, 2010 - 5:53 am

    Hello Becca. I’m surfing cross your blog an hour or perhaps a little bit longer. I’m absolutly faszinated about what I can see here. You’re such a big talent, never saw things like this before. Great!! And thanks tons to you to show us, how we can do thinks like you do! Fabulous! I’m sure, I’ll come back again and again and again :)ReplyCancel

  • EileenAugust 28, 2010 - 7:23 am

    Hi Becca…..another Masterpiece…..absolutely stunning!!!
    Thank you for sharingit with us.

    LOL EileenReplyCancel

  • lengowAugust 28, 2010 - 11:00 am

    Beautiful card, very beautiful ,
    Salute !ReplyCancel

  • BernieAugust 28, 2010 - 4:24 pm

    This is stunning, Becca! Love everything about it especially the colors!
    Blessings BernieReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterAugust 28, 2010 - 5:18 pm

    Awesome vintage card, love all the gem accenting, neat framing and beautiful flower!ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisAugust 29, 2010 - 5:08 am

    What a beautiful vintage holiday card you have created. The poinsettia looks so real. Beautiful colors chosen and I can see the little pearls that you used. Beautiful work. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • Traci S.August 29, 2010 - 9:00 am

    Wow, Becca, this is an incredibly beautiful card. It makes me wonder how much time you spent on it. There are so many tiny beautiful details in this. And, I really like the layout. I can’t tell if they are actually cut windows–that are lined…or drawn that way. I really like this card!

    Thank you so much for taking the time to show it!

    He IS Able,
    Traci S.ReplyCancel

  • Traci S.August 29, 2010 - 9:01 am

    Oh, I am so sorry, Becca~

    I forgot to mention that AMAZING HUGE poinsettia and bow! THAT is gorgeous. Just open my mouth, and keep it hanging…GORGEOUS!

    You keep on surprising me!

    He IS Able,
    Traci S.ReplyCancel
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