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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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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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