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I’ve had this stamp set from Flourishes in my stash forever and when I saw this weeks Splitcoast Sketch Challenge #241, I knew that some way, some how I could work the set into a card.  And you know what, that sketch . . . me likey!   The set is called Coffee with Friends and after I stamped with it I truly wondered how this one missed my scrutiny.

So, here’s the sketch for you to look at.  My goodness, I’ve not done one of these in a while.  Somehow when I first looked at this, I thought the two vertical panels were the same size . . .arrrggh!  Oh well, next time I guess I’ll use my glasses.
 

I simply layered the sketch and decided to put a hole/frame in the top to give it a little bit of interest, dimension.  On my way home from Orlando I stopped in one of the Joann Etc stores and stocked up on all kinds of lace (yes!!)  This piece of lace was a light cream color, but after I hit it with the Antique Linen Distress Ink, it fits right in with the paper.  Speaking of the paper . . . this is my new love!  Graphic 45 was at CHA and I was so tickled to bring home one of their paper packets called Fashionista.  I promise you, I won’t waste an iota of it; I’m dreaming of the cards I’ll make.  To the sweet young lady who was so generous with the paper . . . thank you!!

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Flourishes – Coffee with Friends
Paper:  Graphic 45 – Tre Chic, The Paper Company
Ink:  Versafine Black Onyx, Antique Linen Distress Ink
Accessories:  Spellbinders Long Rectangles, Large, Spellbinders Long Scalloped Rectangles, Large, Spellbinders Standard Circles Large, Spellbinders Doodle Parts, Lace from Joanns, Ribbon

 Thanks for peeking in on me!

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  • Julia AstonAugust 13, 2009 - 1:38 pm

    This is just so pretty Becca! love that DP and the fun ‘steam’ I love how you punch out the circles and then layer smaller ones inside the opening – I need to remember to try that!ReplyCancel

  • gardengirl3August 13, 2009 - 2:06 pm

    Nice! I really like the new paper you brought home! It all coordinates so well and is really rich looking.

    VickiReplyCancel

  • DianeAugust 13, 2009 - 2:40 pm

    Becca,
    I really love the saying on the card. Putting that on my wish list.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • MrsHAugust 13, 2009 - 3:33 pm

    Good evening, Becca, I just adore this card – those papers are so beautiful and your little quirkiness to the sketch is superb.ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisAugust 13, 2009 - 4:04 pm

    Oh how delicious coffee my favorite beverage. Those papers are beautiful and your composition is wonderful. TFS!!!ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)August 13, 2009 - 7:42 pm

    Becca,

    Now that is too adorable! Love that heat swirl above the cup!

    Hey, I met Kelly of ODBD up her at a stamp convention. She was demonstrating something, but I introduced myself and told her I knew you via email. I bought a couple of her stamp sets, have many more on my wish list. She said that she finally got to meet you at CHA. Nice lady, her husband was running the cash register for her, he was very friendly too. Take care. Keep in touch when you can.

    Hugs,

    Lisa AthaReplyCancel

  • Miss GAugust 14, 2009 - 6:39 am

    Becca

    I love it, the colors and I’m a coffee drinker too, so I’l lovin the look and the message.

    Have a great week-endReplyCancel

  • Kay McBrideAugust 14, 2009 - 10:22 am

    well this is a change for you. i like it. i really like graphic 45 paper, i have some from last year that i got in a kit and have been hording it. i really like this new stuff. thanks for sharing
    hugsReplyCancel

  • Marge R.August 14, 2009 - 10:43 am

    WOW, that paper is PERFECT with the cherries stamp!!! I’d LOVE to find this paper here — maybe a hunting paper excursion should be on my list!!! ;-)ReplyCancel

  • Amy ShefferAugust 14, 2009 - 3:52 pm

    Oh Becca, this is delicious!! Love the elegance of the color scheme and your awesome use of this week’s SCS sketch!ReplyCancel

  • RobbieAugust 15, 2009 - 6:50 am

    I love this set, too, and don’t reach for it much; don’t know why. But your card is so cute! I love the dimension of the cup AND the steam…beautiful!!ReplyCancel

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Guess whose camera made it back home!!  Yup, mine :)  My thanks to the kind people who saw to it’s safe return.  I didn’t waste a moment photographing a card I had ready to show.  Sporting new Our Daily Bread Stamps, this is one of the new August releases called Jesus.  Layering a couple of Spellbinders die templates, I started with Spellbinders Classic Frame, Spellbinders Labels 5, Spellbinders Classic Ovals Large and Spellbinders Classic Ovals Small.  The elegant border along the bottom is Spellbinders Grand 12" Classic Lace Border.

To begin, I laid down the Grand Lace border.  Once cut, I layered the frame, followed by Labels 5 and topped it with the ovals. With the paper still in my Spellbinders die template (on Labels 5 and Ovals), I traced the inside of the template with a gold pen just to add some additional framing. 

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Our Daily Bread Designs
Paper:  K & Co., The Paper Company
Ink:  Colorbox Chalk Ink – Wisteria
Accessories:  Spellbinders Classic Frame, Spellbinders Labels 5, Spellbinders Classic Ovals Large , Spellbinders Classic Ovals Small, Spellbinders Grand 12" Classic Lace Border, gold pen, gold Ribbon, pearls

 I hope to be back later today with some CHA pictures, better late than never, hunh?

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  • SandraAugust 6, 2009 - 6:30 am

    you are amazing!
    thanks for the inspiration.
    SandraReplyCancel

  • PatAugust 6, 2009 - 6:48 am

    I’m glad that your camera arrived home safely. I enjoy the wonderful creations that you post for us :-). Thank you…ReplyCancel

  • Kim KramerAugust 6, 2009 - 6:52 am

    Oh My, Becca, you have gotten me hooked on those wonderful Spellbinder’s dies. Oh the endless possibilities! And I still can’t come close to the touch you have with em.

    And congrats on being published Card Maker Magazine. Inside front cover no less!! Very awesome and well deserved.

    Blessings,
    KimReplyCancel

  • Michelle RAugust 6, 2009 - 6:55 am

    What a relief to have your camera back!!! Now we need to see the rest of the CHA pictures. :-)

    This card is beautiful! And the way you layered the different Nesties is above awesome!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Loretta LockAugust 6, 2009 - 7:15 am

    I’m speechless, Becca! Stunning.ReplyCancel

  • broniAugust 6, 2009 - 7:22 am

    Just gorgeous, Becca!! I’m so glad you were able to get your camera back! Thank goodness there are still honest and kind people in the world…and we know where to find them….where stampers & crafters gather!ReplyCancel

  • Debbie OlsonAugust 6, 2009 - 7:59 am

    Becca, this is absolutely beautiful! I’m so glad that your camera made it home safely, and I count it a privilege to have gotten to meet you and walk the show with you at CHA. BE blessed, my friend!ReplyCancel

  • Susan BugalskiAugust 6, 2009 - 8:02 am

    Glad to hear about your camera. This card is wonderful as per usual. I particularly like the gold trim that you traced while the paper was still in the die. You’re the best.

    SusanReplyCancel

  • RebekkaAugust 6, 2009 - 9:13 am

    Glad you got your camera back.. This is one stunning card, I love these nesties.ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisAugust 6, 2009 - 9:56 am

    I’m glad you got your camera back Becca. Your card is beautiful. I can’t wait and see your pictures from CHA. TFS!!!ReplyCancel

  • JanineAugust 6, 2009 - 10:12 am

    Hi Becca!! Glad your camera is making its way back… Also glad that you had a great time at CHA!! One of these years I will make it there.
    Beautiful card!!!ReplyCancel

  • Sue L.August 6, 2009 - 10:27 am

    Just beautiful! Love that yummy ribbon!ReplyCancel

  • chrisdAugust 6, 2009 - 11:48 am

    What a blessing for you that your camera found its way home again!
    What a beautiful card. Those nesties certainly enhance any card but your skills display a wonderful papercrafter.ReplyCancel

  • KayAugust 6, 2009 - 12:12 pm

    God WANTED us to have these pictures today! Perhaps its the small silly things He does that astonish me the most. Anyway, bless you and your camera. I like how you’ve layered the nesties. A girl can never over-layer enough, that’s how I feel! Beautiful work, beautiful spirit!ReplyCancel

  • Scrapotte, la féeAugust 6, 2009 - 12:18 pm

    Hi,
    A blog award is waiting for you on my blog.ReplyCancel

  • JenAugust 6, 2009 - 12:54 pm

    Another wonderful creation. Your use of papers, stamps, ribbons and Spellbinders amazes me!
    Thank you for sharingReplyCancel

  • Mary C. AndersonAugust 6, 2009 - 1:42 pm

    Your card is so beautiful. I am so happy to hear that you have your camera back, Thank God for good people.

    MaryReplyCancel

  • LouiseAugust 6, 2009 - 2:05 pm

    WOW!!! You’re amazing with your cards!!!! I just love to check your blog and see what gorgeous creations you’ve created!!! You’re such an inspiration. I love how you use the Spellbinder dies.ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)August 6, 2009 - 2:21 pm

    Becca,

    Wow, awesome card, so pretty. I will be going to a stamp convention near where I live this Saturday, ODBD is supposed to have a booth there. I so can’t wait to see their stuff in person.

    Hugs,

    Lisa AthaReplyCancel

  • DianeAugust 6, 2009 - 2:23 pm

    Hi Becca,
    Well, another beautiful card. So glad your camera’s back, safe and sound. Looking forward to seeing those CHA pictures.

    Have a blessed day,
    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • MaryAugust 6, 2009 - 2:38 pm

    Becca, You live right and that’s why your camera came back…good things happen to good people. Have a great week. I look forward to the CHA photos.ReplyCancel

  • ConnieAugust 6, 2009 - 3:19 pm

    This is just stunning, Becca! Love the pearl in the sentiment!!ReplyCancel

  • Regina NAugust 6, 2009 - 4:01 pm

    This is another of your beautiful cards.Thank God you found your camera so, you can Bless us with some more of your God given talent. Can`t wait to see what suprises you have for us from CHA.ReplyCancel

  • KelleyAugust 6, 2009 - 4:40 pm

    Love this, Becc!! So elegant! Love those dies!ReplyCancel

  • SmritiAugust 6, 2009 - 7:16 pm

    Hi Becca, your cards are simply beautiful! I noticed that you use CS from The paper company. However the ones I’ve seen in Michaels or Joann seem to be very thin but yours look very sturdy. Would you mind sharing where you get them from?ReplyCancel

  • valerieAugust 6, 2009 - 10:27 pm

    Hi,
    I know I don’t comment here all the time but I do come visit from time to time and I did leave a little gifty for you on my blog..enjoy!
    ReplyCancel

  • Kathy (Wattle)August 6, 2009 - 11:40 pm

    I am so glad that your camera returned home safely!!! What a stunning card this is and I LOVE your tip on using the gold pen with the paper in the die – brilliant!!!! Another beautiful combination of colours/papers/spellbinders and ribbon – I don’t know how you get is so perfect everytime!!! :)ReplyCancel

  • MrsHAugust 7, 2009 - 2:32 pm

    Good evening, Becca – so pleased you had your camera returned. This is a beautiful card, today, showcasing the compatibility of all the Spellbinders dies.ReplyCancel

  • GraceAugust 7, 2009 - 3:17 pm

    Wow Becca… this is over the top beautiful! I just love what you do with all these Nestabilities!!! You are such an inspiration to me and to everyone!!! Blessings!ReplyCancel

  • NeenieAugust 8, 2009 - 9:45 am

    What a nice touch to add the line from a gold pen to the inside edge of the label!!! I’m so excited because our Hobby Lobby has expanded their inventory of Spellbinders!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • SarahAugust 11, 2009 - 11:44 am

    I don’t know what is more beautiful about your cards. The layouts are always perfect, the words are always inspiring, the bows are always perfect, the attention to detail blows me away.ReplyCancel

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I love this tri-fold card format.  I sneak peeked of a small portion of this picture a couple of months ago and have pulled the entire thing out of my stash to show.   For those who have not tried it, you can find the technique on Splitcoast HERE.  I worked with vintage papers from K & Company’s Life’s Journey and a lace that I rescued from one of my sewing mishaps *wink*.   I love the filigree element – another fab find from the aisles of Hobby Lobby Jewelry department. 

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Collection
Paper:  K & Co – Life’s Journey
Ink:  Distress Ink – Scattered Straw, Distress Ink – Brushed Corduroy
Accessories:  Spellbinders Fancy Scalloped Pierceability, Ribbon, Crocheted Lace, Velvet Ribbon, Leaves, Pearls, Filigree Jewelry Finding – Hobby Lobby

Hope you are having an awesome week!

 

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  • lois skiathitisAugust 5, 2009 - 3:35 am

    This is beautiful Becca, so soft and feminine. Such a neat idea for a card. Also I would like to say that i received my Card Maker magazine yesterday and in side the front cover is an advertisement from Spellbinders and a beautiful card made by you. I thought to myself that has to be one of Becca’s creations before i even saw your name. It’s so nice to see your work in other places too.ReplyCancel

  • Beth NormanAugust 5, 2009 - 3:49 am

    Beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • annekeAugust 5, 2009 - 4:55 am

    prachtig
    groet annekeReplyCancel

  • Joyce across the pondAugust 5, 2009 - 6:13 am

    Simply wonderful Becca….thanks for sharing yet another work of art…for that’s exactly what it is…well actually I think it is FINE art…not just art. Can’t wait to try this out and have lace in my stash to do it with.ReplyCancel

  • vicki dutcherAugust 5, 2009 - 9:06 am

    Becca – your work is simply breathtaking! I so enjoy receiving the daily update from your blog! Your rose ribbon on this card is amazing!! To have such talent….ReplyCancel

  • Elaine AllenAugust 5, 2009 - 9:12 am

    Becca –

    This is just lovely! So vintagey looking. Thank you for sharing.

    Elaine AllenReplyCancel

  • JoyAugust 5, 2009 - 12:47 pm

    This is beautifuland thanks for the link to the tutorial xxReplyCancel

  • ToshAugust 5, 2009 - 1:27 pm

    Beautiful Becca!! LOVE your rose, lace and paper!! What stunning, vintage pieces of art!!ReplyCancel

  • DianeAugust 5, 2009 - 2:36 pm

    Becca,
    That is one of my favorite card formats.
    I just love what you did with the lace. And that filigree is a
    “fab find”. I love how you put a new spin on things. Very creative.

    HUGGS,
    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • Peggy MaierAugust 5, 2009 - 3:54 pm

    Another great idea! Love the lace! You’re just too talented!!!ReplyCancel

  • MrsHAugust 5, 2009 - 4:29 pm

    Another beautiful card, Becca. I do like this one; it has a nice vintage feel to it – just my style!ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)August 5, 2009 - 4:53 pm

    Becca,

    So pretty and elegant.

    Hugs,

    Lisa AthaReplyCancel

  • MarthaAugust 5, 2009 - 5:13 pm

    beautiful, I love the roseReplyCancel

  • MarilynAugust 6, 2009 - 10:06 am

    I truly believe that these are the most beautiful cards anywhere. I wished I owned all the nesties sets available.ReplyCancel

  • Mary C. AndersonAugust 6, 2009 - 1:40 pm

    Oy! this is absolutely gorgeous.

    MaryReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterAugust 8, 2009 - 8:37 pm

    Beautiful, love the lace and ribbon combo, and that lovely flower!ReplyCancel

  • JulieAugust 14, 2009 - 7:04 am

    This is so beautiful, like everything you do! The rose is amazing – did you make that from the ribbon? Gorgeous – you are so very talented.ReplyCancel
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