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My word isn’t this the cutest image?  Well, this is vintage Penny Black – I know because I have a whole shelf full of them ;-)  Although most of mine are discontinued I was thrilled to see Penny Black releasing this new stamp and several more of the sweet cherubic figures that are my favorite style from their offerings.  Even better, they are in cling rubber!!!  This image is called Winter Swing and Stamper’s Dream is stocking all of the new Penny Black in cling Rubber.

My image is colored with Copic Markers.  After coloring I cut the image out using Spellbinders Labels Eight.  Leaving the image in the die template I masked the image and airbrushed in the background with the Copic Air Brush System.  On the sides I used Spellbinders Fancy Tags for a decorative element.

One of the things I have always loved about Penny Black stamps was that on the index of the mount you received a colored version of the stamp.  That way I could mimic their coloring and shading or go my own way.  Well, when these were released in cling without a mount, I wondered how they were going to handle it.  I was so pleased to see that they still include that colored picture in the packaging and these cling stamps have a black outline on the sticky side of the cling – first time I’ve ever seen that, but I like it!!

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Penny Black – Winter Swing (courtesy of Stampers Dream)
Paper: MME. The Paper Company
Ink:  Tuxedo Black Memento
Accessories:  Spellbinders Labels Eight, Spellbinders Fancy Tags, Copic Markers, Copic Airbrush System, Ribbon, Buttons

You must see what the other Stamper’s Dream Design Team members are showing on Penny Black week. 

Monday: Michelle, Amy and Denise
Tuesday: Tosh, Michelle and me
Wednesday: Laurie, Michelle and Denise
Thursday: Silke, Laurie and Michelle
Friday: Michelle, Tosh and Amy

Posted in Penny Black, Spellbinders Die Templates, Stamper's Dream
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  • Michelle RNovember 10, 2009 - 5:57 am

    I absolutely LOVE this card! Beautiful selection of colors and coloring of the image. And I love the design! Awesome card, my friend! Well done!ReplyCancel

  • NY DebbieNovember 10, 2009 - 6:08 am

    The vintage PB’s are a favortie of mine as well, and this is no exception. Your card is gorgeous, I love the red belt you created.ReplyCancel

  • RobbieNovember 10, 2009 - 6:15 am

    Becca, this little girl just looks like what you would design! What beautiful coloring! And, I love the way you connected the tag dies. Uniquely you!!ReplyCancel

  • Denise (peanutbee)November 10, 2009 - 6:20 am

    Ooooh, I love that main panel with the airbrushing! Gorgeous!!ReplyCancel

  • Jerri KayNovember 10, 2009 - 6:34 am

    So adorable Becca! Love the tags, very creative! A very sweet image!ReplyCancel

  • broniNovember 10, 2009 - 6:49 am

    Oh my word, Becca! This is precious!! Your coloring is wonderful!! And look how you used the fancy tags to form a “buckle”!! Brilliant!ReplyCancel

  • AnnetteNovember 10, 2009 - 6:51 am

    This is a wonderful card. I love it.
    AnnetteReplyCancel

  • patounineNovember 10, 2009 - 6:54 am

    magnifiqueReplyCancel

  • Silke LedlowNovember 10, 2009 - 6:56 am

    AWWW – this is soooooo cute – Becca!!! The image is totally adorable and you made it look even better with you fab coloring!!! Hugs ~S~ReplyCancel

  • Bernice BarnesNovember 10, 2009 - 7:06 am

    Very cute card – lots of colour & detail. I like the buckles on the side.
    BerniceReplyCancel

  • lacyquilterNovember 10, 2009 - 8:04 am

    I love the awesome way you used the fancy tags dies. Way cool.ReplyCancel

  • Kim HupkeNovember 10, 2009 - 8:41 am

    LOVE what you did with the tags! So striking!!ReplyCancel

  • ToshNovember 10, 2009 - 9:15 am

    So precious Becca!! LOVE the sweet buckles you’ve created with the Fancy Tags. Very creative!ReplyCancel

  • CandyNovember 10, 2009 - 9:29 am

    All your creations stop me dead in my tracks but this one stopped my heart from beating and ran away with it. I cannot tell you how wonderful it is! Thank you so much for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • SabineNovember 10, 2009 - 11:13 am

    Again, a wonderful card with so much detail!Did the masking use up a lot of your time? Thank you for all your wonderful ideas.ReplyCancel

  • LuAnnNovember 10, 2009 - 11:33 am

    Becca, you never cease to amaze us… I just love the way you’ve made the tag look like a buckle on this cute card and the button just adds to the great look.ReplyCancel

  • Stacy SCS TwinshappyNovember 10, 2009 - 12:55 pm

    Beautiful Becca, love the way you used the tags.ReplyCancel

  • MrsRandMrR@cox.netNovember 10, 2009 - 1:26 pm

    Beautiful and very inspiring! I must have this stamp. Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Tracy McAlisterNovember 10, 2009 - 2:40 pm

    Just beautiful, I love how you use the spellbindes in so many ways. Thank you for sharing another fab card.ReplyCancel

  • Sharron / SharrahugNovember 10, 2009 - 3:02 pm

    Beautiful card & such a sweet sweet image!
    Huggies ~
    SharronReplyCancel

  • Grace NyweningNovember 10, 2009 - 3:12 pm

    Just adorable Becca! I too am a big fan of Penny Black! I especially love their darling little girl images and now I must try to find this! THanks for the info that the colored image is still included… I love that part too!!!ReplyCancel

  • DianeNovember 10, 2009 - 3:58 pm

    Becca.
    What a sweet creation.
    Great job my friend.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • BettyNovember 10, 2009 - 4:13 pm

    Becca, this is so super cute and beautifully done!!! Love how you used the fancy tags linked together. Lovely card!!!ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisNovember 10, 2009 - 4:46 pm

    This card is absolutely adorable. Just too sweet for words. TFS!!! Becca, as always a pleasure.ReplyCancel

  • Amy ShefferNovember 10, 2009 - 5:35 pm

    Super sweet, Becca! The adorable image is so expertly colored!! And I just love the little fancy tag buckles. So creative!!ReplyCancel

  • Mary L.November 10, 2009 - 6:16 pm

    I want to be you!!!! HOW do you come up with this stuff!?! NEVER in a million years would it have occurred to me to cut up that die cut shape and put it back together in this manner!!! (If you didn’t have the recipe under the card I would not have guessed what the die was and I own it!!!). Awesome…you insipre me…I am so grateful that you are so willing to share. Thanks!ReplyCancel

  • Judy DunavenNovember 10, 2009 - 6:34 pm

    Greetings Becca! Buttons, and Bows, beautiful colors, and a pretty tag, these are a few of my favorite things. This card is one of a kind. Thank you for sharing it with us Becca.
    Always,
    JudyReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)November 10, 2009 - 8:58 pm

    Becca,

    This is too cute! I love the layout especially the Spellbinder’s accents.

    Hugs,

    Lisa AthaReplyCancel

  • Carolyn KingNovember 10, 2009 - 11:38 pm

    oh my goodness…this is just tooo adorable! Beautifully done Becca!ReplyCancel

  • niseNovember 11, 2009 - 6:40 am

    Beautiful card and fabulous PB news, too. Really like your use of the spellbinders. Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Regina NNovember 12, 2009 - 12:56 am

    Beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • Marion (Australia)November 12, 2009 - 3:50 pm

    Hi Becca!
    such a beautiful card. I love how you have used the Fancy tags.
    Hugs MarionReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterNovember 14, 2009 - 8:43 am

    awww such a sweet image and just love the way you used these decorative labels, very creative!ReplyCancel

  • Kerry D-CNovember 14, 2009 - 1:48 pm

    oh my goodness! this is so sweet! Lovely card!ReplyCancel

  • DonnaNovember 16, 2009 - 2:02 pm

    Please tell us where you got the hollyberry paper that went with this? Was it in a paper package kit?ReplyCancel

  • Cheryl RotnemNovember 22, 2009 - 9:54 am

    Becca,
    I have those fancy tags, just got them about a week or so ago. Now I just love how you made them connect in this card.ReplyCancel

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Greetings, I wanted to share a quick card using one of my new Magnolias – this one is #376 Tilda as Lucia.  I find her simply adorable! She is a current Christmas Magnolia but you need to look at the new Christmas Collection (So Jolly, Under the Mistletoe and So Snowy) that are available for preorder this year – HERE.  

I’ve paired her some dreamy Webster Pages paper and distressed everything with Antique Linen Distress Ink.  Tilda is perched on a medallion made using Spellbinders Petite Ovals Small, Spellbinders Petite Ovals Large and Spellbinders Petite Scalloped Ovals Large.  This medallion is then nestled on top of Spellbinders Labels Eight.

Card Recipe
Stamps:  Magnolia – #376 Tilda as Lucia
Paper:  Webster Pages – Petite Pages; Home for the Holidays/Winter’s Wings, Bazzill
Accessories:  Spellbinders Petite Ovals Small, Spellbinders Petite Ovals Large , Spellbinders Petite Scalloped Ovals Large Spellbinders Labels Eight Ribbon, Pearls, Martha Stewart Double Loop Border Punch

Thanks for stopping by today!!  Tomorrow I have a super, super sweet Penny Black image to share as a part of Penny Black Week over at Stamper’s Dream!!

Posted in Magnolia-licious, Spellbinders Die Templates
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  • Pam HeroldNovember 9, 2009 - 4:19 pm

    This card is so cute. You always have such interesting cards. Love following your blog.ReplyCancel

  • DianeNovember 9, 2009 - 4:23 pm

    Becca,
    Oh my…. I L O V E this!
    So very pretty.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • BarbaraNovember 9, 2009 - 4:33 pm

    Adorable!! I am new to stamping so I never heard of Magnolia stamps until I saw them on your site. Now I am in love with Tilda and Edwin. I need to win a lottery LOLReplyCancel

  • Anna/OmaNovember 9, 2009 - 4:52 pm

    Another awesome card!ReplyCancel

  • ToshNovember 9, 2009 - 5:51 pm

    So sweet Becca!! Love how you incorporated the dp with that charming image!ReplyCancel

  • Angela WoodNovember 9, 2009 - 6:09 pm

    Becca, that is just lovely. The papers and ribbon are gorgeous! hugz, AngelaReplyCancel

  • Tracy McAlisterNovember 9, 2009 - 6:18 pm

    This is truly beautiful Becca and the Websters Papers just compliment it beautifully.ReplyCancel

  • Sharon CaudleNovember 9, 2009 - 6:27 pm

    Beautiful card, Becca! Love the softness of it, and Tilda as Lucia is just gorgeous! That paper is totally delicious! :) hugs!ReplyCancel

  • NancyNovember 9, 2009 - 6:47 pm

    Becca your card is gorgeous! Love the papers and ribbon that you used. Tilda is beautiful!
    Hugs,
    NancyReplyCancel

  • Barb HardemanNovember 9, 2009 - 6:53 pm

    Such a beautiful card Becca. I drool over your blog entries all the time. This card is just gorgeous…hugs…BarbReplyCancel

  • Kerry D-CNovember 9, 2009 - 7:30 pm

    Stunning, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • Sharron / SharrahugNovember 9, 2009 - 7:45 pm

    Beautiful card, Becca!
    Huggies ~
    SharronReplyCancel

  • GeorginaNovember 9, 2009 - 8:08 pm

    O my – how exquisite she is – the colours are perfect for the image.ReplyCancel

  • StitcherNovember 9, 2009 - 8:19 pm

    Absolutely adorable! This is a real showpiece. I just love the coloring.ReplyCancel

  • CrystalNovember 9, 2009 - 9:16 pm

    This is beautiful!!!ReplyCancel

  • CabioNovember 9, 2009 - 9:24 pm

    Nice Becca, it’s so elegant & precious. Thanks so much for the inspirations!
    Hugs,
    CabioReplyCancel

  • JannekeNovember 10, 2009 - 2:10 am

    Awesome card ;0)

    Janneke XReplyCancel

  • Marion (Australia)November 10, 2009 - 2:39 am

    Hi Becca!
    This Tilda is so lovely and beautifully coloured.
    I love the Dear Santa background.
    Hugs MarionReplyCancel

  • patounineNovember 10, 2009 - 2:43 am

    très belleReplyCancel

  • dusty gallowayNovember 10, 2009 - 4:17 am

    Again, another beauty Becca! I have a question …I have been to Websters website and haven’t found the paper with the Dear Santa list on it…I absolutely love it!
    dustyReplyCancel

  • Cheryl RowleyNovember 10, 2009 - 4:40 am

    Just lovely! YOur cards always have such grace and elegance!ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisNovember 10, 2009 - 4:43 am

    This is so adorable. Oh the innocence of Christmas, it brings back so many memories. TFS!!! Nice work Becca.ReplyCancel

  • Bernice BarnesNovember 10, 2009 - 7:13 am

    Beautiful softness with this card. The angel is so adorable. Love it.
    BerniceReplyCancel

  • Lauren MullarkeyNovember 10, 2009 - 7:52 am

    Adorable! I love the antique feel to it. This is such a cute Tilda – I might NEED it, lol. She is colored beautifully!

    LaurenReplyCancel

  • LoriNovember 10, 2009 - 10:31 am

    This card is beautiful! Luv the colours you used.

    xoxo,
    LoriReplyCancel

  • NormaNovember 10, 2009 - 1:34 pm

    Becca, it’s beautiful!!! Love the colour scheme and your layout. Elegant looking. Love it.

    Hugs.
    NormaReplyCancel

  • sue morrisNovember 10, 2009 - 9:22 pm

    This is beautiful becca!! I love all the details and the colors are fabulous!ReplyCancel

  • Patricia GarciaNovember 10, 2009 - 10:12 pm

    Awesome card. love the soft look on it!!

    Hugs,
    PatriciaReplyCancel

  • KateNovember 11, 2009 - 12:20 pm

    So beautiful…ReplyCancel

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Greetings!  Today I’m sharing a card made with a lovely new set from Flourishes called Dove and Holly.  The shading laid in by the artist makes it a joy to color.  My card is essentially flat and functions as a pocket card.   Actually it started out being a band around the card that got quite large and worked itself into being the pocket.  

The card is colored with Tombow markers and the edges are smudged with Antique Linen and Vintage Photo Distess Inks.  The pocket is cut with Martha Stewart Deep Edger Floral Vine Punch and the vellum overlay is hand embossed with Anna Griffin brass stencils.   The top edge of the pocket is cut with EK Success Scalloped Scallop Border Punch and embellished with pearls.    I feel like this format works really well when your stamped image is large.  By setting it up with the pocket I could still have the large focal panel yet have other decorative elements on the card as well and they all have the opportunity to be seen.

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Flourishes – Dove and Holly
Paper:  K & Co., Bazzill, Pergamano Translucent Vellum, 140lb Strathmore Watercolor Paper
Ink:  Versafine Black Onyx, Antique Linen Distress Ink, Vintage Photo Distress Ink
Accessories:  Martha Stewart Deep Edger Floral Vine Punch, Pearls, Ribbon, Tombow Markers, Anna Griffin Brass Embossing Stencils, Clear Embossing Powder, EK Success Scalloped Scallop Border Punch

Thanks for stopping by :-)  Hoping you find joy today!

 

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  • BarbaraNovember 6, 2009 - 11:20 am

    Exquisite!! Your closing remark is you hope we find joy today. Becca, you give “us ” joy by sharing your marvelous talent!! I am sure you lift many people’s spirits every day who do not post a comment. Your coloring also proves people can do beautiful coloring with Tombows too.ReplyCancel

  • Charlene R.November 6, 2009 - 11:26 am

    As usual, a beautiful card. Trying to think of cards to do for the xams season. I like the idea of a band around the card. Thanks for the inspiration.ReplyCancel

  • DianeNovember 6, 2009 - 11:28 am

    Becca,
    Such a beautiful Christmas creation.
    Your coloring is really stunning.
    Have a wonderful weekend.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • PatNovember 6, 2009 - 12:10 pm

    You’re always on the cutting edge! Excellent.ReplyCancel

  • Jerri KayNovember 6, 2009 - 12:27 pm

    A very beautiful Christmas card Becca, the embossing is absolutely gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • Grace NyweningNovember 6, 2009 - 12:41 pm

    Gorgeous Becca! Love the decor on your band! Love the edge punch… love the image, the bow… love it all!!!ReplyCancel

  • Elaine AllenNovember 6, 2009 - 12:51 pm

    Becca –

    This is just so beautiful. What a marvelous job you have done with it. Everything works beautifully together, what a feast for the eyes. Another Becca masterpiece!

    Elaine AllenReplyCancel

  • Lynda Pleckan (Joyful Stamper)November 6, 2009 - 3:27 pm

    Lovely card Becca! Your work is really inspiring, and I, too, find joy simply by reading your blog, and checking out your art! Many blessings to you and yours.ReplyCancel

  • Tracy McAlisterNovember 6, 2009 - 4:01 pm

    Totally beautiful. The colours and design are amazing.ReplyCancel

  • ClareNovember 6, 2009 - 4:46 pm

    Just love it , your creations never cease to amaze me,ReplyCancel

  • Carol H.November 6, 2009 - 5:20 pm

    Beautiful card, Becca!!! I love this stamp set and I love what you’ve done with it!ReplyCancel

  • Marilyn ClarkNovember 6, 2009 - 5:38 pm

    Becca:
    You are just a friend that I haven’t met! Your talent is off the chart. I get inspiration from you, but when it comes to the ribbon…..you fill in the blank.

    My talent with ribbon is over or under, not good with bows.

    I hope you realize how much your ribbon talent amazes crafters like me.

    God bless and have a great day!ReplyCancel

  • VickiNovember 6, 2009 - 8:58 pm

    Love your card. Can you tell me a little bit about how you did the bow. I love ribbon and ribbon can really make a card.ReplyCancel

  • Denise (peanutbee)November 6, 2009 - 9:36 pm

    Breath taking, Becca!! Your coloring is WONDERFUL!ReplyCancel

  • DealbaidaNovember 7, 2009 - 12:23 am

    Another perfect creation! Your creativity and power to inspire grows daily Becca. Thank you for the pleasure you bring to so many.

    Have a good week-end everybody!

    Marion,
    UKReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)November 7, 2009 - 12:51 am

    Becca,

    What a great idea! Very pretty!

    Hugs,

    Lisa AthaReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisNovember 7, 2009 - 4:17 am

    It’s a real beauty Becca. I love your coloring, Tombow markers are some of my favorites gives a softer look than the copic markers do. I love tags and pockets on cards it always adds interest. TFS!!!ReplyCancel

  • Lisa SturgillNovember 7, 2009 - 6:28 am

    Ms. Becca,

    Your talent continually amazes me. Someone said exquisite, how true, as every card you make is absolutely stunning! Thank you so much for sharing!

    Lisa SturgillReplyCancel

  • Heather MNovember 7, 2009 - 10:33 am

    I am always in awe when I visit with you! Your creations are oh so inspiring and your calm nature exhudes from every camera angle. I am convinced that serendipity is your middle name.
    Thank you for gently nudging me along. I tend to follow the path of neutral but I’m loving all the richness in your colour choices!ReplyCancel

  • josie walrathNovember 7, 2009 - 12:21 pm

    Just found your site.your works are awesome! Such talent you have and your faith is so strong.TFS

    Josie WalrathReplyCancel

  • Laura ~ Layers of ColorNovember 7, 2009 - 1:53 pm

    Stunning card! I adore the details and colors, gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • Judy DunavenNovember 7, 2009 - 4:30 pm

    What beauty I find in this wonderful card you have created. It brings joy to my heart to see you touch so many peoples hearts with your God given talent. So I thank you for the joy I find in you.
    Yours in Christ,
    JudyReplyCancel

  • MrsHNovember 7, 2009 - 4:42 pm

    Good evening, Becca- now this card I adore. It’s so elegant and so beautifully coloured and matched and the big bow is the perfect finishing touch for me.ReplyCancel

  • Marion (Australia)November 7, 2009 - 5:59 pm

    Beautiful Becca!
    I love the pocket idea. I also love how you have coloured with the Tombows. I am just starting out with stamps and colouring and have Tombows so it is nice to see how well a picture can look. Hopefully I can achieve something that looks half as good.
    Hugs MarionReplyCancel

  • ToshNovember 7, 2009 - 10:31 pm

    So beautiful Becca!! WOW!!ReplyCancel
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