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Happy Monday friends!  It will be a busy week with sporadic posting from me but I wanted to share a JustRite card with you this morning.   I picked some wintry, cool colors, snow flakes and lots of framing to showcase another of the adorable JustRite Christmas sets, this one is called Christmas Joy Borders and Centers Oval Set. 

I started out by cutting Spellbinders Labels Eight and cut two additional dies from white to use as a tiny layer – they are the same size as my blue Labels Eight panel however they are offset a little bit so that you can see the white.  On top of that I layered the Spellbinders Snowflake Frameabilities with the small frame from Spellbinders Poinsettia Frameabilities centered on top of that layer.    That gives me a good area to  put my JustRite layers which are cut using Spellbinders Classic Ovals Large.   A cinched bow topped with K&Co Snowflakes and pearls finishes it all.   Rare for me, but I decorated the inside as well :)

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  JustRite Christmas Joy Borders and Centers Oval Set
Paper:  Little Yellow Bicycle, Heidi Grace, The Paper Company, Bazzill
Ink:  SU Bordering Blue
Accessories:  Spellbinders Labels Eight, Spellbinders Poinsettia Frameabilities, Spellbinders Snowflake Frameabilties, Spellbinders Classic Ovals Large, Ribbon, K&Co Snowflake embellishments, pearls

JustRite Tip:  Not sure where to start?  This week I’ve received several emails asking advice on what sets to start with for JustRite.  There are so many good sets, it just depends on what you like to stamp and my feeling is that you are always safe to start with Monograms.  Be sure to check out THIS guide on the JustRite Stampers site that addresses where to get started and how to build a basic set of JustRite stamps.

Spellbinders Tip:  Several of you have emailed me about tips and techniques for cutting with Spellbinders.   Pendant dies are quite intricate and I’ve found it helpful to rub the die template with wax paper before cutting – it helps the die pop out.  Someone recently said to cut the wax paper and leave it in place so that you have a waxy base on your die – the paper is so thin that it’s no problem.  With different conditions like humidity and paper thickness, if you find that your intricate die did not cut on the first pass, rotate the die 90 degrees and run through your die cut machine again.  As these become mainstay tools I’m amazed at the tips that other Spellbinder users are coming up with – be sure you check out the Spellbinders Blog and search threads on Splitcoaststampers.

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  • Jerri KayAugust 31, 2009 - 9:42 am

    It’s gorgeous Becca, love the soft blue shades, the embossing, all the wonderful accents . . . positively gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • Samara JosephAugust 31, 2009 - 9:51 am

    Beautiful card! As all of yours are. I had the pleasure to meet you at CHA. We had a great conversation. Unfortunately, I lost the email address you provided me with. I’d love to include you as a follower on my blog. Take a look and if you like what you see, please join. I’d be honored.ReplyCancel

  • Roberta NoddinAugust 31, 2009 - 9:55 am

    Hi Becca, You are so talent for your favorite bows. It is so lovely Thank you for sharing Enjoying your DayReplyCancel

  • KathyAugust 31, 2009 - 9:59 am

    Simply GORGEOUS!ReplyCancel

  • Grace NyweningAugust 31, 2009 - 10:01 am

    Absolutely stunning Becca, as always! Great tips too! Thanks so much!ReplyCancel

  • chapelierAugust 31, 2009 - 10:25 am

    magnifiqueReplyCancel

  • LouiseAugust 31, 2009 - 10:33 am

    Wow, it’s beautiful (as usual!!!)
    Louise xReplyCancel

  • Cindy HaffnerAugust 31, 2009 - 10:56 am

    Truly stunning Becca!!!ReplyCancel

  • cazzyAugust 31, 2009 - 11:26 am

    Wow Becca, that is gorgeous. I won the blog hop and I am looking forward to trying my Just Rite stamps, also I will be able to buy more over here in the U.K.

    Cazzy xReplyCancel

  • Sue a/k/a MOUSEMOM40August 31, 2009 - 12:37 pm

    Oooh I love those beautiful blues! This card is absolutely beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • Karen WAugust 31, 2009 - 12:50 pm

    Wow, it’s gorgeous, I just ordered snowflakes and the frame, now I can’t wait to get them!!! Thanks for the ideas.ReplyCancel

  • KarenAugust 31, 2009 - 12:56 pm

    This card is breathtaking!!! Love the colors and design. Thanks soooo much for the great tip using intricate spellbinder dies. I was having a hard time with one of the new ones and this should help a lot….will give it a try.ReplyCancel

  • RhondaAugust 31, 2009 - 1:07 pm

    Becca,
    I love your cards! I do wonder how everyone mails these cards with so many layers and bows. What do you do? Thanks!ReplyCancel

  • MelanieAugust 31, 2009 - 1:11 pm

    Becca, you are the most talented cardmaker I have seen! Thank you for sharing your ideas with the rest of the world!ReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterAugust 31, 2009 - 1:47 pm

    so pretty, lovely papers, like the snowflake with the bow!ReplyCancel

  • DianeAugust 31, 2009 - 3:07 pm

    Becca,
    Beautiful winter card. I love all the shades of blue.
    Way to rock all those spellbinder dies!!!!!

    Have a great week,
    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • Regina NAugust 31, 2009 - 3:08 pm

    Beautiful! Beautiful! I love the papers.ReplyCancel

  • MrsHAugust 31, 2009 - 3:18 pm

    Good evening, Becca- a truly stunning presentation. I love the crispness of the colours; makes it truly magical.ReplyCancel

  • Kay McBrideAugust 31, 2009 - 3:51 pm

    love the layers and the inside too. its a beautiful card.
    hugs to youReplyCancel

  • Beth NormanAugust 31, 2009 - 3:57 pm

    Thawk! Ouch, just hit my nose when I got close to the screen. This one is a beautiful. All of your work is, but this one really jumps right out at me. You are so blessed with talent, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • Lynnor aka icensheba on SCSAugust 31, 2009 - 4:50 pm

    Oooooh, this is a beauty!!!! Love all the dimension and hte frosty colors!!!ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisAugust 31, 2009 - 5:08 pm

    Stunning card Becca, I love the composition and the beautiful colors chosen. Thanks for the links. As always TFS!!!ReplyCancel

  • ToshAugust 31, 2009 - 5:20 pm

    Gorgeous Becca!! I LOVE the soft blues and white combo with all the fabulous shapes, sparkle and embossing!!ReplyCancel

  • Patricia GessnerAugust 31, 2009 - 5:43 pm

    Becca, this is a beautiful card!!!! It is wonderful!!!ReplyCancel

  • SandraAugust 31, 2009 - 8:24 pm

    thanks for the tips! Beautiful as always!
    SandraReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)August 31, 2009 - 11:13 pm

    Becca,

    The detail on this card is amazing! Absolutely gorgeous. I rarely decorate the inside of a card either, but it looks pretty, I may have to start doing that.

    Hugs,

    Lisa AthaReplyCancel

  • Denise (peanutbee)September 1, 2009 - 7:20 pm

    BREATHTAKING!!! Love the shades of blue and the big sparkly snowflakes!ReplyCancel

  • CandySeptember 1, 2009 - 10:15 pm

    WOW Becca!! You continue to surprise me with your awesome talent.
    This card is just awesome!! Beautiful and sentimental – with another of your gorgeous bows.
    LOVE IT!
    Hugs, CandyReplyCancel

  • CarlaSeptember 2, 2009 - 6:54 pm

    Absolutely beautiful. I really admire how creative your mind works! Your designs are really something Becca. I start every day just checking in just because I need a good “gasp”… and inevitably keep changing my favorite. 8)

    Keep up the beautiful work. So inspiring.

    Thanks,
    Carla.ReplyCancel

  • CindySeptember 2, 2009 - 9:15 pm

    Beautiful Card! I love to check your site every day and share with my little Sis in NY. Thank you for sharing.
    CindyReplyCancel

  • SHARLENESeptember 3, 2009 - 7:28 am

    YOUR CARDS ARE ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS. I CHECK YOUR BLOG AT LEAST 5 TIMES A DAY, AS I CAN’T WAIT TO SEE WHAT YOU CAME UP WITH ON YOUR NEXT CARD. I WANT TO MAKE THEM ALL. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK. YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION TO SO MANY PEOPLE. THANK YOU.ReplyCancel

  • AnnSSeptember 3, 2009 - 8:04 am

    This card is gorgeous. Even though it’s 80 degrees here, I’m getting that holiday feeling.
    AnnSReplyCancel

  • Darlene GabrielSeptember 4, 2009 - 11:04 am

    This is gorgeous. I love all the details you put into your cards. The colours on this are so soft and elegant – I love blue and white together. The way you can layer all the different shapes and sizes of dies continues to amaze me – I’m always gathering insight from you. I also love the way you finished the inside of the card. This is something I’ve been trying to remember to do for the past few months now. I love the way it ties it all together.ReplyCancel

  • Gloria WestermanSeptember 5, 2009 - 11:42 am

    So beautiful! I just love your work. The colors and details are wonderful.
    Can’t say enough about all your designs.ReplyCancel

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The Magnolia Blog Hop yesterday was tons of fun!  Thanks for all of you that stopped by, I so appreciate your kind words!  Today I’m sharing two more Our Daily Bread Design stamps from the wonderful August Releases.  My first card is from the Jesus set and I played along with one of the Mojo Monday challenges from this week.

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Our Daily Bread Designs – Jesus
Paper: The Paper Studio, Prism So Soft White
Ink:  Antique Linen Distress Ink, Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink
Accessories:  Spellbinders Labels Eight, Spellbinders Standard Circles, Renaissance Hearts Pendant, Spellbinders Pinking Circles, Ribbon, Corsage Pin, Pearls, EK Success Photo Corner Scallop

 

My second card is another of the new August sets with Our Daily Bread Designs called Happy Birthday.  I played along with another Mojo Monday challege – wow, it’s my week for challenges!

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Our Daily Bread  Designs – Happy Birthday
Paper:  Die Cuts with a View – Rustic, The Paper Company
Ink: SU Bravo Burgundy, Tattered Rose Distress Ink
Accessories:  Fiskars Border Punches, Spellbinders Labels Eight, Ribbon, Pearls

Thanks for stopping by!!

 
 

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  • Judy RozemaAugust 22, 2009 - 6:42 am

    Becca, they are both so beautiful!! I simply love the first one with all that gorgeous burgundy!! Such a delight for the eyes!ReplyCancel

  • MarionAugust 22, 2009 - 7:09 am

    Such beautiful cards Becca, love all your work it’s amazing
    Marion UKReplyCancel

  • Cindy HaffnerAugust 22, 2009 - 7:22 am

    Becca you rocked both wsketches, beautiful work!ReplyCancel

  • Angella CrockettAugust 22, 2009 - 8:00 am

    Becca, both are simply gorgeous!!!! God Bless!ReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterAugust 22, 2009 - 8:03 am

    Both Beautiful cards, so love the colors and design in the first, and the verse with the sentiment on the second is neat, great paper too!ReplyCancel

  • debAugust 22, 2009 - 8:12 am

    What a beautiful card! I will admit that I found a moment of calm come over me. Truly.
    Very nice.ReplyCancel

  • Darlene GabrielAugust 22, 2009 - 9:19 am

    Both of these cards are so beautiful! I especially love the 2nd one. The colours in this one are so my colours. They are soft and elegant. Those DP’s are gorgeous and so is the bow. I love the sentiment. TFS.ReplyCancel

  • Jenny NikolaisenAugust 22, 2009 - 11:54 am

    I love these cards and the stamps – I’ll have to go check those out..ReplyCancel

  • Regina NAugust 22, 2009 - 12:01 pm

    Becca? I just love theses cards and the way you put the colors together.
    What Fiskars Punch did you use.

    God Bless you
    BeccaReplyCancel

  • MrsHAugust 22, 2009 - 12:47 pm

    Good evening, Becca- two beautiful cards. I love the richness of the colours in the first one and the softness of the colours in the second; and of course, 2 lovely sketches, beautiful ribbons and bows.ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisAugust 22, 2009 - 1:27 pm

    You certainly have been making up for lost time Becca. These are both gorgeous. Such rich beautiful colors chosen. TFS!!!ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)August 22, 2009 - 1:29 pm

    Becca,

    These are both so beautiful! So elegant and pretty, and every other discription that is good. I can’t think of them all. Love them so much. How lucky the recipients of these cards are. Hey did you see the article about Kelley and ODBD in the newest issue of Scrap and Stamp Arts magazine?

    Hugs,

    Lisa AthaReplyCancel

  • SuziAugust 22, 2009 - 1:37 pm

    I love cards that share our faith. These are beautiful and inspirational.ReplyCancel

  • JanineAugust 22, 2009 - 5:10 pm

    Becca!! Just beautiful!!!ReplyCancel

  • DianeAugust 22, 2009 - 5:19 pm

    Becca,
    WOW!!!!!!!
    Both cards are just stunning.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • Christine ArtharsAugust 22, 2009 - 5:31 pm

    Just beautiful you never disapoint us with your stunning cards the burgandy ribbon is beautiful where do you get your ribbons fromReplyCancel

  • Marion (Australia)August 23, 2009 - 9:35 am

    Very elegant cards. I love both of them. Thank you for sharing Becca.ReplyCancel

  • Libby (Australia)August 23, 2009 - 6:21 pm

    Becca, these cards are simply stunning. Beautiful sentiments too. God BlessReplyCancel

  • BettyAugust 23, 2009 - 7:12 pm

    Becca, these are stunning!!! Love the color combos and your detailing!!! Beautifully done!!!ReplyCancel

  • BarbaraAugust 23, 2009 - 8:27 pm

    These are fabulous cards!! I check your site every day and I am “never” disappointed!! All of your work is so elegant! Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • MissGAugust 23, 2009 - 8:31 pm

    Both cards are beautiful, I love you color combo’s.
    Thank you Becca for sharing your talent with us!

    Have a blessed week!!ReplyCancel

  • Nancy SchultzAugust 24, 2009 - 4:42 am

    Your cards are beautiful Becca! Love the burgandy on the first card and your bows are always so beautiful. They really make the cards elegant.
    Hugs,
    NancyReplyCancel

  • Kay McBrideAugust 24, 2009 - 6:25 am

    these are beautiful cards. becca could you do a tutorial on tying bows on the side like this, i have such a hard time and look at the white bow your tags are under and in the red bow ( next card) they are on top. both tags are going the same way. I would like to know how to do this.
    hugs to youReplyCancel

  • ConnieAugust 24, 2009 - 9:55 am

    These are both so amazing, Becca…you are hands down the satin bow Queen!! Love both bow…especially the one with the stick pin in it!ReplyCancel

  • LynneAugust 24, 2009 - 3:20 pm

    How beautiful. I found myself just wanting to sit and look at these cards.

    Bless you.

    Lynne.xReplyCancel

  • KelleyAugust 26, 2009 - 7:25 am

    Love them both! Such beautiful colors!ReplyCancel

  • KristineAugust 26, 2009 - 9:09 am

    Gorgeous! ODBD has some really awesome stamp sets and you do such wonderful things with them. Love your style Becca =0)ReplyCancel

  • JenniferAugust 27, 2009 - 1:32 pm

    Breathtaking!~!

    JenniferReplyCancel

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I wanted to share a little gift that I made using this sweet, sweet new Tilda.  She is from the new Pet and Animal Collection that is now in over at Magnolia-licious; this little cutie is #351 Tilda with Birdcage.  Diana just got a shipment of these in along with fall stamps and Christmas Stamps.

Believe it or not, I had the bird cage in anticipation of getting the stamp.  When I saw the sweet Tilda holding the birdcage, I knew it would make a special pair. 

This is a tall card that is made to look like a tag because it accompanies a gift.  I used a Fiskars punch for the decorative edges and Tilda was cut from a Spellbinders Long Scalloped Rectangles Small and colored with Copic Markers.  Because I know you will ask (*wink) – the birdcage came from Michaels :)

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Magnolia – #351 Tilda with Birdcage
Paper:  Bazzill
Ink:  Black Tuxedo Memento
Accessories:  Spellbinders Long Scalloped Rectangles Small, Fiskars Border Punch (Lattice Entertain You), Button, Ribbon, Birdcage

Thanks for stopping by, I’ll be showing a quick and easy tutorial tomorrow.

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  • Sharon CaudleAugust 14, 2009 - 11:28 pm

    Oh my!! Such a beautiful gift set, Becca! Your coloring is amazing! Who wouldn’t love to receive something like this!! Awesome work!! hugs!ReplyCancel

  • JannekeAugust 15, 2009 - 1:24 am

    What a great set you made ;)

    Love that Tilda to ..

    Janneke XReplyCancel

  • Granny PAugust 15, 2009 - 2:10 am

    Absolutely beautiful! Your coloring is amazing – and the tag card idea great. The one who receives this should be over the moon.
    Looking forward to tomorrow’s tutorial.ReplyCancel

  • annekeAugust 15, 2009 - 2:31 am

    prachtig
    fijn weekend

    annekeReplyCancel

  • NancyAugust 15, 2009 - 2:40 am

    Becca…your set is just beautiful! Tilda is so cute and colored beautifully! Love the birdcage it goes perfect with your card.
    You do beautiful work Becca!
    Hugs,
    NancyReplyCancel

  • NancyAugust 15, 2009 - 2:44 am

    Becca…your gift set is so beautiful! Tilda is colored so pretty and the birdcage goes perfectly with your card. Such a pretty set. You do beautiful work Becca!
    Hugs,
    NancyReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisAugust 15, 2009 - 4:34 am

    What a wonderful gift set that you have created Becca, Tilda is just so cute. TFS!!!ReplyCancel

  • Bernice BarnesAugust 15, 2009 - 5:11 am

    Love your ideas Becca. The rectangle frame matches the filigree on the birdcage perfectly! Just beautiful work. Every morning I check your site first for new ideas. You are such an inspiration!

    BerniceReplyCancel

  • GraceAugust 15, 2009 - 6:15 am

    Just adorable Becca! I almost bought this little birdhouse myself but didn’t. Now I wish I had! Love the tag with the little tag on it!ReplyCancel

  • Wendy (Secret Crafter)August 15, 2009 - 7:37 am

    Becca I’m in awe of your work. You make such beautiful things, I only wish I had some of your talent. Hugs, Wendy xReplyCancel

  • Bev J.August 15, 2009 - 7:46 am

    What a pretty set-love that lush looking ribbon!ReplyCancel

  • TraceyAugust 15, 2009 - 8:04 am

    My goodness! This is gorgeous! I love it!ReplyCancel

  • carlaAugust 15, 2009 - 8:24 am

    How adorable! Love the colors you used and the bows!ReplyCancel

  • Barb HardemanAugust 15, 2009 - 8:36 am

    How exquisite this little set is. Becca you have such a flair for the beautiful! Love the long silky ribbon bows on both items and the pretty lattice frame for your image. Gorgeous…hugs…barbReplyCancel

  • DianeAugust 15, 2009 - 8:42 am

    Becca,
    I LOVE it!!!!!
    Just the sweetest set.

    Have a wonderful day,
    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • Kay McBrideAugust 15, 2009 - 9:31 am

    toooooooooo cute. i love those stamps but i am just can not color. i need some classes.
    hugsReplyCancel

  • ReginaAugust 15, 2009 - 11:47 am

    Oh my God!!!!! Your talent is something very special!!! I love all your work and the Tilda´s cards… it´s unbelievable.
    God bless you!! and keep showing us so lovely work!!
    Have a great week end!

    ReginaReplyCancel

  • Jenny S. (UK)August 15, 2009 - 12:24 pm

    Oh! My!!! You’ve done it again…you’ve stunned me. That is awesome and the cute little birdcage is out of this world, definitely need these. The bows are amazing, as always and love the colour.
    Thank you for continually sharing your amazing talent with us. You are inspiring Becca. xxReplyCancel

  • VivianAugust 15, 2009 - 12:38 pm

    Oh how adorable! I love the matching set. Perfect for Tilda holding a birdcage!ReplyCancel

  • DebbieAugust 15, 2009 - 2:02 pm

    You just have such an amazing eye. You surprise me with every new upload and this is no exception. Love how you used the border punch to frame your perfectly colored Tilda. The receipient is one lucky person.

    Hugs DebbieReplyCancel

  • Regina NAugust 15, 2009 - 2:17 pm

    All these thing are beautiful as always.
    Bless you BeccaReplyCancel

  • MrsHAugust 15, 2009 - 2:41 pm

    Good evening, Becca. Such a beautiful gift. This little Tilda is so cute and coloured to perfection. I do like that unusual decorative edge punch and that sage green ribbon is just delicious.ReplyCancel

  • MissGAugust 15, 2009 - 5:14 pm

    Becca

    I just love it, it’s a cute gift set.
    That color combo and that sage ribbon, oh my tops itReplyCancel

  • Monika/buzsyAugust 16, 2009 - 7:17 am

    Fabulous! TFS!ReplyCancel

  • Cindy HaffnerAugust 16, 2009 - 9:24 am

    Look how darling, awesome work Becca!ReplyCancel

  • CabioAugust 16, 2009 - 12:51 pm

    Becca, this is a stunning gift set. Another wonderful creation as usual!
    Hugs,
    CabioReplyCancel

  • Cheryl RowleyAugust 18, 2009 - 4:23 am

    Becca, don’t know how I missed this beauty last week! Lovely coloring and the tag design is perfect!ReplyCancel

  • Jodie TurnerAugust 18, 2009 - 9:27 am

    Becca, Wow, simply stunning. I was over at Magnolia-licious looking through the Gallery & spotted this beauty. Hugs JodieReplyCancel

  • RisaAugust 18, 2009 - 11:17 pm

    Hi Becca,
    Your card is divine! The coloring and detailing are tops!!
    hugs
    Risa:)ReplyCancel

  • Dusty GallowayAugust 19, 2009 - 5:34 am

    OMgosh Becca! There is nothing I can add to what everyone else has said other than this set took my breath away…I have a question…What is in the birdcage??
    DustyReplyCancel

  • Suzanne J DeanAugust 19, 2009 - 4:22 pm

    So cute Becca & I adore that lil’ matching birdcage–fabulous!

    hugz,
    SuzanneReplyCancel
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