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Greetings!!   I have a quick card to share with you and I’m excited to say that it’s a new release set from JustRite.  JustRite’s Autumn Blessings set has 6 borders and centers and after seeing it, it’s making me yearn for fall.  (Did I really say that?)  I did not use traditional fall colors here because this stamp can be used year round.  Several of the other images in the set give you the flexibility to be used year round, but when you see the artwork I’m sure you’ll be able to imagine the glory of fall colors – you can see it here.

Autumn Blessings is used with the oval 1/4" x 3 1/16" mount.  This oval perfectly matches Spellbinders Classic Ovals, Small which I used for the sentiment and Spellbinders Classic Ovals, Large which I used for the border.  I layered this pairing on top of a Spellbinders Classic Scalloped Oval, Large – how cool is that!!  The whole medallion is layered on top of one of the new Spellbinders releases, Spellbinders Labels 9.   

Tip:  Many of you ask exactly which ovals I used.  With the sets nestled together with the smallest on the inside, count from the center to the fourth largest die template (out of five) on the Classic Ovals Small, the Classic Ovals Large and the Scalloped Ovals Large and you will match the pairings I’ve shown above.

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  JustRite – Autumn Blessings Set
Paper:  The Paper Company, Paper Loft – Grandma’s Attic
Ink:  SU Always Artichoke
Accessories:  Spellbinder Labels 9,  Spellbinders Classic Ovals Large, Spellbinders Classic Ovals Small Ovals, Spellbinders Scalloped Ovals Large, Pearls, Ribbon

CHA Bound!  I know, I’ve said that every day this week.  Can you tell I’m excited?

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  • TerriavidreaderJuly 26, 2009 - 1:13 pm

    You ALWAYS have such nice cards, and I love the bows. How do you get them so perfect? Do you use that bow easy thing, or what. and what size ribbons. These are much larger than I usually work with. On a recent contest, they asked us to name someone who’s art we’d most like to be able to reproduce, and guess what – naturally your name was top on my list!ReplyCancel

  • DanniJuly 26, 2009 - 1:16 pm

    How elegant!!ReplyCancel

  • Debbie OlsonJuly 26, 2009 - 1:34 pm

    Fabulous, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisJuly 26, 2009 - 1:38 pm

    Gorgeous card Becca, I have to have this set, this is what my eldest son said at his brothers funeral. The simple blessing was that his brother that passed was mentally challenged. TFS!!!ReplyCancel

  • BettyJuly 26, 2009 - 2:18 pm

    Gorgeous, Becca!!! Wonderful colors and love this sentiment!!!ReplyCancel

  • Karen WJuly 26, 2009 - 2:39 pm

    Truly gorgeous and it’s all your fault, I just ordered this set and some others, LOLReplyCancel

  • Beth MJuly 26, 2009 - 3:38 pm

    Another gorgeous card. I don’t kow how you do it day after day, one wonderful design after another. Oh my.

    Beth MReplyCancel

  • MrsHJuly 26, 2009 - 4:50 pm

    Good evening, Becca – a beautiful card – the colours are so rich and the ribbon – perfect.ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)July 26, 2009 - 5:17 pm

    Becca,

    How pretty and elegant this is. I love that sentiment. I don’t blame you, I would be excited to go to CHA too if I were you. I am on the edge of my seat excited waiting for a stamp convention that’s coming to my town August 8th. Hard to wait isn’t it?

    Hugs,

    Lisa AthaReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterJuly 26, 2009 - 6:04 pm

    Beautiful, Love the greens, such pretty paper and pearls!ReplyCancel

  • GraceJuly 26, 2009 - 6:06 pm

    Just beautiful Becca! LOVE the oval sets and this is just gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • Jerri KayJuly 26, 2009 - 6:26 pm

    So beautiful Becca! Can’t wait to see you in a few days!ReplyCancel

  • Diane HJuly 26, 2009 - 7:35 pm

    Beautiful, you still amaze me as to how you do it all! Have fun at CHA, can’t wait to see the pictures on your blog, at least we can all get to see some of it…Thanks for sharing with us!ReplyCancel

  • Beth NormanJuly 27, 2009 - 3:43 am

    Very, very pretty.ReplyCancel

  • niseJuly 27, 2009 - 5:52 am

    I was going to visit a friend the other day and I actually printed off one of your cards and showed her. Gave her the address to come and see for herself that you are mind blowing~ly amazing! And it’s every time you post. You have cornered the market on pretty. I think what does it for me is the way you layer things. And, of course, I need more Nesties to ATTEMPT to do that. Thank you for giving me something to inspire me to hop out of my rut. Have a grand time at CHA!ReplyCancel

  • JanineJuly 27, 2009 - 7:54 am

    BECCA THIS IS JUST AMAZING!!!ReplyCancel

  • LuAnnJuly 27, 2009 - 7:33 pm

    Becca, I really love this phrase and card… It’s perfect for more than one occasion or holiday and can be used several times a year. Thanks for sharing and as always, sharing your beautiful creations.ReplyCancel

  • Angella CrockettJuly 28, 2009 - 9:51 am

    Totally gorgeous and amazing, as usual! Thanks for blessing us once again!!!ReplyCancel

  • Mary C. AndersonJuly 28, 2009 - 7:40 pm

    Your card is stunning. I love the colors, the pearl brads and the white ribbon.

    MaryReplyCancel

  • CarleneAugust 1, 2009 - 9:43 pm

    Gorgeous as usual! Becca can you give more info on the designer paper you use. Thanks
    CarleneReplyCancel

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Greetings!!  It’s raining buckets today at my house so I’m putting up this cute little urchin to brighten the day!!  I hope it’s sunny where you are and you are enjoying the weekend.  I’m getting ready for CHA but between chores, sit down to stamp so that hopefully I will have stuff to show next week.  It’s my first time at CHA so I’m hoping to blog pictures from there too!

On to my card today, this is undoubtedly one of my favorite Magnolias – it is Tilda  #284 with Sunflower.   She is available at the Magnolia-licious site.  Tip –  for each stamp in inventory, there is a picture that accompanies it to show you an example of how to color it.  I know this helps a lot of people as a jumping off point to pick their own colors. 

I colored Tilda and cut her out with Spellbinders Labels Four which I backed with the Spellbinders Fleur de Lis Pendant.  Because someone will ask, the green layer behind the Labels four layer is the same size as the one Tilda is on.  What I did was slice the Label Four die by cutting off the top, then bottom.  The largest center piece I cut down the middle vertically.  I reconstructed the Labels Four but spread it out slightly so that it appears to be a larger backing layer.   This is a great way to fake it!   This one didn’t need any camoflaging  but if anything were glaring, what I would do is disguise it by covering it with my flower.  On the bottom edge of my image I added the smaller sunflower from Spellbinders Sunflower Set Two and the center was made using a round punch.

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Magnolia – Tilda  #284 with Sunflower
Paper:  NRN, Bazzill
Ink:  Tuxedo Black Memento, Versamark and White embossing powder
Accessories:  Spellbinders Labels Four, Spellbinder Fleur de Lis Pendant, Ribbon, bling, Martha Stewart Circle Cutter, EK Success Round Punch, Copics

Thanks for stopping by a and have a great day!!

 

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  • Diana CrickJuly 25, 2009 - 1:32 pm

    What a FABULOUS card, every element is pertinent to the rest. Love the gingham ribbon, brilliant colouring of course .
    DianaReplyCancel

  • DianeJuly 25, 2009 - 1:47 pm

    Becca,
    LOVE HER!!!!!!!
    Enjoy CHA.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • SuziJuly 25, 2009 - 2:39 pm

    You have such a gift for layering everything together to make it look so elegant. Thanks for sharing!ReplyCancel

  • DonnaJuly 25, 2009 - 2:46 pm

    Adorable!ReplyCancel

  • Angella CrockettJuly 25, 2009 - 3:13 pm

    Totally adorable!!! I love Tilda with the sunflower! Your dp is awesome and thanks for the tip on the Labels die….cutting them by hand is for the birds! Do you think they might come out with an alternating set like the other nesties? Have a great time at CHA! God Bless!!ReplyCancel

  • NancyJuly 25, 2009 - 3:37 pm

    Beautiful as always. I would love to learn how to stamp her and copic color correctily.ReplyCancel

  • RebekkaJuly 25, 2009 - 4:14 pm

    Awesome.. I love her.ReplyCancel

  • Leslie MillerJuly 25, 2009 - 4:34 pm

    She’s darling, Becca! A sweet, sweet card. The sunflowers and yellow gingham are perfect. All your Spellbinders projects are just wonderful, too. Oh, you are so inspiring!ReplyCancel

  • MrsHJuly 25, 2009 - 4:55 pm

    Good evening, Becca – your card is so bright and cheerful and she is indeed a little cutie- beautifully coloured.ReplyCancel

  • Denise TrahanJuly 25, 2009 - 5:29 pm

    Oh so sweeeeeeet!ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)July 25, 2009 - 5:48 pm

    Becca,

    What a cheerful card, I love sunflowers. The detail is fabulous as always.

    Hugs,

    Lisa AthaReplyCancel

  • Elaine AllenJuly 25, 2009 - 7:08 pm

    Becca –

    She is so sweet, I just want to pinch her cheeks. So adorable!

    Elaine AllenReplyCancel

  • Regina NJuly 25, 2009 - 11:17 pm

    Beautiful card Becca You did it again.

    Regina NReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisJuly 26, 2009 - 2:28 am

    Very sweet card Becca, your layering and coloring are always just so right-on. Who could go wrong with sunflowers. Great composition. TFS!!! Have fun at CHA.ReplyCancel

  • Alyssa BJuly 26, 2009 - 3:05 am

    Why doesnt she have a mouth?ReplyCancel

  • Denise (peanutbee)July 26, 2009 - 5:46 am

    That yellow plaid ribbon is JUST PERFECT with sunflower Tilda…LOVE this card. It’s SOOOO sweet!ReplyCancel

  • Kay McBrideJuly 26, 2009 - 6:54 am

    hey boy have you been busy!! I have been out of commission due to remodeling but your past few pieces are gorgeous. i love the poinsetta box. this card is too cute. I just love those little kid stamps!! only thing is I just cant seem to color as well as you! thanks for sharing
    hugs to youReplyCancel

  • americaJuly 26, 2009 - 8:49 am

    great layers, colors, coloring!! Bright and fun!ReplyCancel

  • CabioJuly 26, 2009 - 10:32 am

    Love the cheerful colors and th perfect DP for this Tilda image. The layout is just so cute!
    Hugs,
    CabioReplyCancel

  • MarionJuly 26, 2009 - 12:32 pm

    Hi Becca, just love the card, cannot make up my mind which of the Tilda stamps is my fave…love them all.
    Marion UKReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterJuly 26, 2009 - 4:25 pm

    she is so cute and love the sunflower background and pretty sentiment flower!ReplyCancel

  • Sharon CaudleJuly 27, 2009 - 12:44 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous, Becca! Beautiful card! hugs!ReplyCancel

  • Silke LedlowJuly 27, 2009 - 8:31 pm

    AWWW – Becca – this is gorgeous!!! It’s nice to see you do a *cute* card like this…!!! Hugs ~S~ReplyCancel

  • Silke LedlowJuly 27, 2009 - 8:32 pm

    AWWW – Becca – this is gorgeous!!! It’s nice to see you do a *cute* card like this :)!!! Hugs ~S~ReplyCancel

  • Kerry D-CJuly 27, 2009 - 9:06 pm

    oooh! aaah! so pretty Becca! So summery! Gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • NormaJuly 29, 2009 - 2:10 pm

    Becca, gorgeous card. Love everything about it. Wonderful colour scheme and beautifully coloured. Great layout. Lovely sunflower DP–so fitting.

    Hugs.
    NormaReplyCancel

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I guess you could say that I’m coming up for air :)  Sorry to have been sooooo absent, I’ve been working on some things for CHA I forgot how much time really goes in to the thought and process of creating.  I’ve literally been living in the craft room for the last two weeks and have been woefully missing from commenting on blogs and seeing what’s going on out in the craft world.  So today I’m sharing something I made quite some time ago, but hadn’t had a chance to share.  This is a blank card using Spellbinders Eyelets Pendant,  Eyelets Borderabilites, Fancy Scallop Pierceability and Classic Scalloped Circles, Large.  It’s not my normal style, but the slots on that die template were just screaming for some ribbon to be threaded through them so, I gave in and did it, lol.  For the ribbon that’s threaded as a star, I simply twisted the ribbon to make each point before threading the ribbon into the next hole.  The ribbon threaded through the Borderability is simply knotted.

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  None
Paper:  The Paper Company – Blonde Columns, Bazzill, K & Co.
Ink:  None
Accessories:  Spellbinders Eyelets Pendant, Spellbinders Eyelets Borderabilities, Spellbinders Fancy Scallop Pierceability, Spellbinders Classic Scalloped Circles Lage, Ribbon, Pearl, Button 

How about that Spellbinders Blog Frenzy?!?  Aren’t the new templates fabulous??  Guess who’s template comes up for reveal on Sunday night at midnight?  Hee…hee…that would be me.  I loved the template I worked with, it is so…well….me.  I just know you are going to like it to. Just in case you haven’t seen the parade of new templates, here is the encore as well as those still to be seen:

7/9       Debbie Olson

7/10     Michelle Wooderson

7/11     Karen Hunsaker

7//12    Kazan Clark

7/13     Linda Duke

7/14     Heidi Blankenship

7/15     Kimberly Crawford

7/16     Julie Overby

7/17     Sherry Cheever

7/18     Debbie Seyer

7/19     Lesa Rapp

7/20     Becca Feeken (that’s me!)

7/21     Jennifer Davis

7/22     Keri Lee Sereika

See you then.  In the meantime, be blessed my friends.  As always your kind words lift me up.

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  • DianeJuly 19, 2009 - 7:53 am

    Becca,
    WOW!!!!!!!!!
    Just breathtaking.
    You are soooo creative.

    Have a wonderful week,
    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterJuly 19, 2009 - 8:15 am

    Oh how Beautiful, just love the dimension and framing the ribbon gives it is so lovely, great colors and papers!ReplyCancel

  • Judy RozemaJuly 19, 2009 - 8:20 am

    Totally amazing — brilliant idea with the ribbon, Becca!!ReplyCancel

  • Angella CrockettJuly 19, 2009 - 8:30 am

    Wow, this is soooo cool and sooooo gorgeous!!!ReplyCancel

  • Marie B.July 19, 2009 - 8:35 am

    Ummm, like WOW!!! Where do you come up with these awesome ideas??ReplyCancel

  • christyJuly 19, 2009 - 8:40 am

    I really can’t wait to see what you have for us Becca :)
    This card is just amazing. I love the ribbon idea.
    have a great day :)ReplyCancel

  • ClariceJuly 19, 2009 - 9:01 am

    The word that immediately came to mind was…..Stunning!!ReplyCancel

  • Teri FrankJuly 19, 2009 - 9:08 am

    WOW! Loving the ribbon star…very inspirational – thanks for posting it.

    TeriReplyCancel

  • Karen WJuly 19, 2009 - 9:32 am

    Good heavens you did it again, it’s amazing!!!!! Gorgeous and what an awesome idea.ReplyCancel

  • Randi BarrettJuly 19, 2009 - 9:35 am

    Becca,

    I missed you terribly :-). Thanks for posting. Love your work today. Well, I love it everyday. lolReplyCancel

  • CookieJuly 19, 2009 - 9:59 am

    Becca,

    Your creativity takes my breath away. This is absolutely gorgeous…. thanx so much for sharing…..ReplyCancel

  • Melissa (SCS: Stampin_Melissa)July 19, 2009 - 10:11 am

    gorgeous Becca, this is just stunning!ReplyCancel

  • Shirley LeeJuly 19, 2009 - 10:14 am

    Gorgeous, beautiful, stunning, aweome, etc. are just some of the adjectives I would use to describe your card today. Love what you did with the ribbon which makes the card look wonderful. Have missed your sharing but that’s what happens when we bloggers share you with the industry. Can’t wait to see what you have made for your Spellbinder Blog Frenzy. It’s usually the best one in the group!
    Shirley L.
    Roseville, CAReplyCancel

  • jami {sgtStamper}July 19, 2009 - 10:32 am

    Wow Becca….that ribbon star and the bottom ribbon treatment is just amazing. I wish I knew where you pulled these ideas from – everything I see you do is so amazingly creative and original!! You truly are one of a kind!! Hugs.ReplyCancel

  • Jan ButlerJuly 19, 2009 - 11:42 am

    Again, something creative with ribbon. I knowwhat you mean by using brain-power to come up with something new and crative. It does take time.
    Thanks for all you do.ReplyCancel

  • DebbieJuly 19, 2009 - 11:55 am

    It is largely because of you that I have so many Spellbinders dies ;-) I always admire the tremendous creativity in your work, and this one is no exception. WOW!!!ReplyCancel

  • HeatherJuly 19, 2009 - 11:56 am

    Another gorgeous creation Becca – I don’t know how you do it time after time – this one could even pass for a Christmas card! I can hardly wait for your reveal to-morrow, these new dies are all fantastic.
    (I actually won some!!!! aren’t I the lucky one – and I am so grateful).
    Hugs
    HW(UK)
    xxReplyCancel

  • Wanda HJuly 19, 2009 - 1:16 pm

    A gorgeous card, Becca!!ReplyCancel

  • LouiseJuly 19, 2009 - 1:22 pm

    WOW!!! another fab card Becca…..where do you come up with these ideas????? I sure get inspired checking your blog each day!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Angela - London, UKJuly 19, 2009 - 2:16 pm

    I check your blog every day – you give us al so much inspiration.
    Becca, beautiful – as usual, can’t wait to see what you’ve got for us tomorrow!ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisJuly 19, 2009 - 2:47 pm

    Becca, just gorgeous. I love how you arranged the focal point ribbon. You just showed us that you can make a glorious card like this without even a stamp. TFS!!!ReplyCancel

  • Kay McBrideJuly 19, 2009 - 2:48 pm

    WOW WHAT A GORGEOUS CARD!! cant wait to see your presentation for spellbinders i may have to check at mn and see if it is there !! i went back and looked at all the new stuff, they got some neat stuff coming out.
    hugsReplyCancel

  • MrsHJuly 19, 2009 - 4:19 pm

    Good evening, Becca – such a beautiful card and such an innovative way to use the ribbon – it is absolutely stunning. Your creativity amazes me.ReplyCancel

  • kathy sJuly 19, 2009 - 4:22 pm

    FABULOUS- that’s all I can say and maybe WOW- lol Kathy sReplyCancel

  • Marion (Australia)July 19, 2009 - 4:57 pm

    Wow Becca, you have such wonderful ideas. Certainly a God given talent. Another beautiful creation.
    Hugs MarionReplyCancel

  • Judit VJuly 19, 2009 - 7:00 pm

    This is utterly gorgeous Becca! Love what you did with the ribbon!ReplyCancel

  • RisaJuly 19, 2009 - 7:20 pm

    Hello Becca,
    Your cards and creations are both beautiful and stunning! In my eyes, you are a genius!!! I LOVE your creations and when I grow up, I want to be just like you:)
    Have a great day and I can’t wait to see your creation(s) for CHA.
    hugs
    Risa:)ReplyCancel

  • Jerri KayJuly 19, 2009 - 8:55 pm

    A beautiful card Becca, it’s always a thrill to come to your blog to see what new design you’ve created to share with us.ReplyCancel

  • SusanJuly 19, 2009 - 9:50 pm

    Oh Becca! How beautiful….The card and the boxes are so beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • SandraJuly 19, 2009 - 10:51 pm

    WOW! Another beauty! Thanks Becca!
    SandraReplyCancel

  • BridgetJuly 20, 2009 - 6:41 am

    Becca you never cease to amaze me! This card is gorgeous. I look forward to your emails so I can see the next amazing idea you have come up with.

    You are Fabulous!
    BridgetReplyCancel

  • JoAnn BurnhamJuly 20, 2009 - 6:51 am

    Absolutely gorgeous. You are so talented and creative. Thanks for sharing your talent. I look forward to your posts to see what creative thing you have made.ReplyCancel

  • VikiJuly 20, 2009 - 9:54 am

    You know, I didn’t realy care for that one….but after seeing what you’ve done, I am seriously going to have to rethink that. Such a beautiful piece!ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)July 20, 2009 - 2:09 pm

    Becca,

    Wow, stunning! simply beautiful!

    Hugs,

    Lisa AthaReplyCancel

  • Bernice BarnesJuly 21, 2009 - 7:25 am

    Absolutely gorgeous ornaments & cards. Can’t wait to see more
    ornaments & box sets. Thanks so much for the ideas.ReplyCancel

  • Joanna JohnsonJuly 13, 2010 - 7:08 pm

    Yippee!! for once I actually have ALL of the spellbinders that you used to make this card!! but the paper is going to be a toss up to see what will look as lovely as yours. My searches from my chair at home just see as well as my eyes do face to face so I am always guessing about the colors I am buying but thank you for always teaching us so I am learning the names and what to look for. now I just have to teach it all to my daughters. one of my dreams came true recently when my granddaughter and daughter both joined me in my craft room to make cards. It was so much fun! my daughters are always so busy with family and church that crafts do not have a high priority in their lives right now. but I keep telling them that a couple hours a month would do them a world of good. So thanks be to God for blessing me with my precious daughters and grandchildren and the best husband in the world.ReplyCancel
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