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It is time for Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge (FTTC10).  Silke Ledlow is our challenge hostess this week. She is bringing us a fun challenge that I am sure will be one of your favorites!!!!  We are to use our favorite Flourishes stamp set!!!!  There are so many fabulous choices to choose from it will be a challenge just to choose.  However, never fear, if you do not yet own any Flourishes stamps, please choose your favorite stamp set of all time.  Also, check out the Flourishes Blog to find out how you can get some Flourishes Favorites stamps at a special price just for today!!!!

For this card I embossed vellum with white then colored the white embossing with chalks – I think it leaves the neatest look with the the white around the edges.  So that the chalk would "take" to the embossing, I sanded it lightly.

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Flourishes – Birds and Vines, Flourishes – Mixed Greetings
Paper:  Pergamano Vellum, The Paper Company – Solar White – K & Co., – Madeline
Ink:  Versamark and White Embossing Powder, Black Memento
Accessories:  Ribbon, Martha Stewart Page Edgers, pearls, double decker button

You can hop around and see some fabulous flower cards made by the other Friends of Flourishes – the are:

Silke Ledlow

Cindy Haffner

Dee Jackson

Kimberly Crawford

Betty Wright

Thanks so much for looking in on me today!!

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  • IrisApril 7, 2009 - 5:48 am

    Hi Becca!! How beautiful! My, My!!!IRIS, SAVED BY GRACE!!!!ReplyCancel

  • MarionApril 7, 2009 - 6:04 am

    This is just so beautiful Becca, you never cease to amaze!!!
    MarionUKReplyCancel

  • JeanneApril 7, 2009 - 6:06 am

    I am shaking my head in AWE at what you come up with. Absolutely gorgeous, stunning…and all adjectives that reflect loveliness. Wow.ReplyCancel

  • Pat BargerApril 7, 2009 - 6:07 am

    Oh my goodness………….that is soooooooooo gorgeous! I love it Becca! I’m going to have to try that technique!

    Blessings
    PatReplyCancel

  • Silke LedlowApril 7, 2009 - 6:12 am

    Drop dead gorgeous – Becca!!! I soooo love your creative mind :)!!! Keep them coming!!!ReplyCancel

  • Linda EApril 7, 2009 - 6:25 am

    Beautiful card, Becca. I love this technique and can’t wait to try it.ReplyCancel

  • Faye WebbApril 7, 2009 - 6:48 am

    simply amazing
    Because of Him
    FayeReplyCancel

  • Cindy HaffnerApril 7, 2009 - 6:58 am

    Outstanding Becca.ReplyCancel

  • SwedieApril 7, 2009 - 6:59 am

    Beautiful card… so delicate looking!ReplyCancel

  • Beth NormanApril 7, 2009 - 7:10 am

    So, so pretty. The effect of the chalk is so soft and beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • crystalApril 7, 2009 - 7:21 am

    So pretty, delicate and feminine…gorgeous!!ReplyCancel

  • RobbieApril 7, 2009 - 7:32 am

    I don’t know how you continue to outdo yourself, Becca! This is so beautiful…an absolutely over-the-top card!!! I wonder what all goes through that head of yours!?!?ReplyCancel

  • Donna GarvinApril 7, 2009 - 7:39 am

    AWESOME !!!!!! LOVE ITReplyCancel

  • Kimberly CrawfordApril 7, 2009 - 7:43 am

    Beautiful! Beautiful! Beautiful!!!!!!
    Congrats on being the guest designer at JustRite too!!!! :)ReplyCancel

  • lisa808April 7, 2009 - 8:03 am

    How very elegant!ReplyCancel

  • Stacy SCS TwinshappyApril 7, 2009 - 8:22 am

    So elegant Becca. This is fav set of mine also. I will have to try and play along later tonight.ReplyCancel

  • GiovanaApril 7, 2009 - 8:45 am

    Beautiful!!!!ReplyCancel

  • BettyApril 7, 2009 - 9:06 am

    Becca, this is so gorgeous. Your coloring and the saturation of color is just amazing. Beautifully done!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Debbie OlsonApril 7, 2009 - 9:42 am

    Becca, you are the reigning queen of elegance and grace!ReplyCancel

  • Lavonne (tweetygirl)April 7, 2009 - 10:30 am

    So soft and beautiful Becca! I really love the effect of the chalk on the vellum. Will have to try that soon.ReplyCancel

  • Alison MurrayApril 7, 2009 - 11:09 am

    Oh my goodness! I think that this is sooo beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • CarolenApril 7, 2009 - 11:40 am

    You just keep blowing me away!
    Thank you so much for sharing
    with us! I feel blessed!ReplyCancel

  • LatishaApril 7, 2009 - 11:42 am

    beyond gorgeous!!ReplyCancel

  • LenoriaApril 7, 2009 - 12:01 pm

    Spectacular – as usual!ReplyCancel

  • Carol LApril 7, 2009 - 1:50 pm

    Breathtakingly Beautiful Becca!

    CarolReplyCancel

  • MrsHApril 7, 2009 - 2:48 pm

    Good evening, Becca. This is truly magnificent. I love using vellum, too. You have achieved a rather ethereal look to your card which is so beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • Val WApril 7, 2009 - 3:24 pm

    As I scrolled down to the post with this card, my first reaction was, “Ooooo, lovely.” Do you ever make a bad card? The embossed and chalked image on vellum is an interesting technique. I may have to try that out.ReplyCancel

  • Cheri HowardApril 7, 2009 - 3:49 pm

    Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • Linda C.April 7, 2009 - 4:41 pm

    Quite LOVELY!ReplyCancel

  • Lyn SApril 7, 2009 - 5:28 pm

    Wow, this is just stunning!ReplyCancel

  • DianeApril 7, 2009 - 5:46 pm

    Becca,
    Just beautiful. I really like the way the white around the edges looks.

    Hope you are enjoying your week.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • Lisa PApril 7, 2009 - 7:52 pm

    This is stunning!ReplyCancel

  • Heather T.April 7, 2009 - 8:26 pm

    This is such a delicate, stylish card. I just got this set and was playing with it the other day, but needed more inspiration. Thanks for providing it.ReplyCancel

  • Janet CastleApril 7, 2009 - 8:52 pm

    WOW Becca…simply amazing, beautiful, lovely, WOW!
    Jan CastleReplyCancel

  • Paola NormanApril 8, 2009 - 9:40 am

    Gorgeous beyond belief, you are such an wonderful and inspiring.
    artist.ReplyCancel

  • ValondaApril 8, 2009 - 10:40 am

    So beautiful, and what a creative technique!ReplyCancel

  • Leslie MillerApril 8, 2009 - 2:07 pm

    I love how delicate and soft and beautiful this is. It just leaves me breathless. Thank you for something so lovely, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)April 8, 2009 - 2:31 pm

    Becca,

    My first reaction to this, was “Oh wow”; in slow motion. This is absolutely gorgeous, and exquisite! I love this! Wow what I wouldn’t give to receive this in the mail! It is so pretty, really! I can’t express my feeling enough on this one. Truly fabulous! Off to catch up on your Just Rite Blog week!

    Hugs,

    LisaReplyCancel

  • ChristineCreationsApril 8, 2009 - 3:10 pm

    What you’ve done with this set is nothing short of amazing Becca….it looks so delicate and soft and elegant!ReplyCancel

  • VirginiaApril 8, 2009 - 9:28 pm

    Beautiful card BeccaReplyCancel

  • Laurie HuntApril 9, 2009 - 6:51 am

    Beautiful again Becca. It is hard to come up with different words to describe your amazing work. I love the extra touch — and this is what separates you from the regular average “laurie” card makers — of the white border punched piece below the ribbon. That really adds so much! Great eye!ReplyCancel

  • Mary Lou KempApril 9, 2009 - 8:39 am

    This card is absolutely stunning….it is so delicate looking and I just love the sweet lace look from the Martha Stewart punch. Guess I will be going to Michael’s today, I just have to have that punch now. Thanks you for sharing your talents.ReplyCancel

  • Julee TApril 9, 2009 - 9:54 am

    Such a gorgeous card!ReplyCancel

  • MaryRApril 10, 2009 - 9:24 am

    This is jaw dropping stunning!ReplyCancel

  • CathyApril 14, 2009 - 8:18 am

    This is a beautiful card. My sister just gave her life to Christ and I can’t wait to make her this card. You are very talented lady.ReplyCancel

  • LazyKayApril 15, 2009 - 12:52 pm

    Stunning, SO delicate.

    xxxxxxxxxxxReplyCancel

  • SonjaDecember 18, 2009 - 3:57 am

    This is beautiful!!ReplyCancel

  • shannonAugust 7, 2010 - 7:56 am

    The stamping on the vellum is just beautiful! So elegant!ReplyCancel

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The new sets with Our Daily Bread Designs are simply dreamy. Three new sets were released on April 1st and they cover many occasions, meaning I see getting lots of use out of those sets!   I love this verse from First Corinthians and was tickled when Kelley decided to release it this month – the set is called Love.  My card actually falls into the category of "quick card".  Simple stamping, layering, cutting and you’re done – just when I needed something simple!

The second I saw the verses for this month’s release I knew I’d be using my Basic Grey – Porcelain.   Yes, it’s technically another hoard paper that I’m letting go of – I know you understand.  It’s been in my stash less than a month, aren’t you proud?  So for the card I cut a base out of watercolor paper and added the pink background paper from the same set.  Then I cut one panel from Spellbinders Curved Rectangles and one frame with Spellbinders Foliage Frame.  Before I mounted the frame I stamped the sentiment on clear acetate trimmed to the size of the opening.  After flower, pearls, branch punch and ribbon, I was done.

Tip:  I stamped on my acetate with Stazon black.  I like a rich, black, crisp images and find it’s hit or miss when stamping on the slick acetate.  Even with a newly reinked pad it’s not dark enough for me.  My remedy to this (and no one ever knows the difference)  I stamp my acetate images twice and mount them together.   Therefore if the ink on your image is uneven, it won’t be apparent when you combine the two images.

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Our Daily Bread Designs – Love
Paper:  Basic Grey – Porcelain, 140lb Strathmore Watercolor Paper
Ink:  Black Stazon
Accessories:  Spellbinders Curved Rectangles, Spellbinders Foliage Frame, Martha Stewart Branch Punch, Prima Flower, Michaels Gold Rimmed Pearl, Martha Stewart Pearls, Clear Acetate

I’ll have more cards from these sets over the weeks to come.  Thank you so much for the compliments and kind, generous words you leave for me daily.  None of it goes to waste and frankly your encouragement is a bright spot in my day.   I just wanted you to know.

 

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  • Amy ShefferApril 3, 2009 - 12:28 am

    Stunning, Becca! The Spellbinders frame is gorgeous! Great tip for getting a better image on acetate – thanks!ReplyCancel

  • Linda BApril 3, 2009 - 12:49 am

    The frame is just stunning!! Thank you for the tip on acetate…..I have been wanting to give this a try.ReplyCancel

  • Mary G.April 3, 2009 - 1:00 am

    OMGoodness!! I LOVE the frame! And what an awesome idea about doubling up the acetate! You’re brilliant! :) Thank you!ReplyCancel

  • Christine ArtharsApril 3, 2009 - 1:06 am

    Works can’t express the admiration I have for you and your cards although it costs me a fortune as I just love your ideas with the spellbinders and I am a ribbon fan too .Thank you so much for sharing the eye candy is to die for
    Thanks Chris from AustraliaReplyCancel

  • BaukjeApril 3, 2009 - 1:09 am

    I love this card and that spellbinder frame is gorgeous.

    I don’t know how you keep coming up with all these ideas, but I love seeing them.ReplyCancel

  • Debbi ClouserApril 3, 2009 - 1:24 am

    Your card is absolutely dreamy! You are so inspiring. Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • lacyquilterApril 3, 2009 - 1:34 am

    Beautiful. That is one gorgeous frame.ReplyCancel

  • ColleenApril 3, 2009 - 1:54 am

    Beautiful and very delicate looking!ReplyCancel

  • Anne (UK)April 3, 2009 - 2:01 am

    Beautiful sentiment, beautiful layout and beautiful colours!

    Your work is an inspiration in so many ways :o) Thank you so much for sharing!ReplyCancel

  • Shirley ChalmersApril 3, 2009 - 2:14 am

    Absolutely beautiful Becca, I love it the layout is really stunning. Well done love and hugs ShirleyxReplyCancel

  • DianeApril 3, 2009 - 3:09 am

    Gorgeous….again! Love the Spellbinders frame…adding it to my “ever growing” “want List”! Good idea about the acetate, too…I will have to write that in my “tip” book!ReplyCancel

  • HeatherApril 3, 2009 - 3:29 am

    How beautiful Becca – you always astound me. Love your tip re. acetate – I always shy away from acetate – but I will try this…. also love that foliage frame.. (another one on my wish list!!!!)
    Hugs
    HW(UK)
    xxReplyCancel

  • Beth NormanApril 3, 2009 - 3:35 am

    Thud. Just fell on the floor. This is gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • kimnamsoonApril 3, 2009 - 3:49 am

    Very beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • Joan FrickerApril 3, 2009 - 4:04 am

    Becca, oh my goodness this is absolutely stunning. I love the new Spellbinder’s Foilage Frame and you certainly worked your magic with it.
    This is a breath taking card!

    JoanReplyCancel

  • Cheryl M.April 3, 2009 - 4:26 am

    Oh my is that ever beautiful. I love the new Spellbinder frames and have added them to my wish list. I may be getting some more new stamp sets also ;-)ReplyCancel

  • ArtyjenApril 3, 2009 - 5:04 am

    Just a marvelous card. Always a pleasure to visit and see your creations. Love this so much am wondering if I can attempt to make anything similar without nesties. Perhaps I will dream on that thought a while!
    xoxoReplyCancel

  • KimApril 3, 2009 - 5:12 am

    You never cease to amaze me! You’re my stamping/cardmaking hero! Now I want the foliage frame and this stamp set. If I were manufacturing anything to do with our craft, I’d want YOU to be my #1 designer!ReplyCancel

  • IrisApril 3, 2009 - 5:14 am

    Hi Becca !! Just gorgeous!! IRIS, SAVED BY GRACE!!ReplyCancel

  • PeggyApril 3, 2009 - 5:27 am

    I love that idea of two stamped images for acetate!! Your card is beauiful!ReplyCancel

  • Mary O.K.April 3, 2009 - 6:13 am

    Becca… what a wonderful tip about double acetate, especially for words/verses! I think you can often “get away with” having a bit of unevenness in a stamped image, but an unevenly stamped word or phrase just looks sloppy. This is a keeper of a tip! (And the card is gorgeous, too!)
    Best Wishes,
    Mary O.K.ReplyCancel

  • Amy JohnsonApril 3, 2009 - 6:15 am

    This is fabulous and so romantic looking. I’ve never seen that Spellbinders frame before. I love it!ReplyCancel

  • Gidget-TrishApril 3, 2009 - 6:20 am

    Gorgeous! I love that foliage frame!!!! I’ve never seen that one before. You did a beautiful job!
    TrishReplyCancel

  • Jerri KayApril 3, 2009 - 6:24 am

    Absolutely stunning Becca, you’ve knocked me off my chair once again, I’m getting a sore rump girl and I’m blaming it on you! LOL!!! An exquisite, spectacular, stunning, (I’m running out of adjectives with my limited vocabulary) card. It’s absolutely breathtaking, so soft and incredibly beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • Kris TurnerApril 3, 2009 - 6:46 am

    Becca: What an amazing piece of artwork to showcase such a beautiful piece of Scripture. Your work truly is a compliment to God’s Word. Thanks for showing the use of the Spellbinder’s frame, too – been wondering how these frames would look. I’ll be getting this one, for sure! Beautiful work!ReplyCancel

  • Elaine AllenApril 3, 2009 - 6:49 am

    Becca –

    What a lovely card, beautiful and fresh looking. Another Becca masterpiece! One of the things I love about your work and your blog is that you show us so many different options on ways to use the tools we already have. You inspire me and I thank you for that.

    Elaine AllenReplyCancel

  • Amy A. MontrealApril 3, 2009 - 6:51 am

    Oh my goodness, this is absolutely gorgeous! So very elegant – I am lost for words. Thank you for the acetate tip too. You are the BEST!ReplyCancel

  • Monique SouthwellApril 3, 2009 - 6:55 am

    Hi Becca your your cards are always beautiful amd inspiring. I always look forward to new ideas. Thanks for sharing MoniqueReplyCancel

  • Faye WebbApril 3, 2009 - 6:57 am

    Your tips ar great but your designs have to be the greatest!
    God Bless You
    FayeReplyCancel

  • orliApril 3, 2009 - 6:57 am

    So delicate.
    Beauatiful card
    OrliReplyCancel

  • Pansy JonesApril 3, 2009 - 7:01 am

    Just beautifulReplyCancel

  • MarionApril 3, 2009 - 7:03 am

    Oh Becca, How lovely!! Did’nt think it was possible for you to make even more beautiful cards than you already do.
    Great tip re the acetate and love the foliage frame
    Marion UKReplyCancel

  • DebbyApril 3, 2009 - 7:04 am

    Absolutely stunning! I can’t believe you call that “Quick & Easy”… I just got the foliage frame and now I’m eager to play. Thanks for the inspiration.ReplyCancel

  • freidaApril 3, 2009 - 7:20 am

    GORGEOUS! You have a way of taking the simplest detail and turning it into a masterpiece! SO INSPIRING! Thanks also for the acetate tip…never would have known! :)ReplyCancel

  • PollyApril 3, 2009 - 7:36 am

    I always look forward to visiting your blog…This card is beautiful! Thanks for providing the instructions….now all I need is that Spellbinders frame…definately a must have.ReplyCancel

  • PeggyApril 3, 2009 - 7:49 am

    Thank you for another amazingly beautiful card. You’re the best! I love the way your artistic mind thinks. It is way beyond my imagination. I also love Spellbinders. What a great frame and curved rectangle die!ReplyCancel

  • Lavonne (tweetygirl)April 3, 2009 - 8:01 am

    Becca! Another great card! I really like your paper color choices. So very pretty. And those verse stamps…also very nice. All three of the new releases are very nice.ReplyCancel

  • Ad K.April 3, 2009 - 8:08 am

    Becca, this is another beautiful card. I believe it is impossible for you to make a bad one! God has truly blessed you with talent…thank you for sharing you incredible creations with us.ReplyCancel

  • MargApril 3, 2009 - 8:13 am

    I have been away for a while but was a treat to see this card. Gorgeous as always.ReplyCancel

  • DianeApril 3, 2009 - 8:17 am

    Becca,
    The card is a real “eye catcher”. Very pretty.
    Thank you for the acetate tip. That will be put
    to good use real soon.
    As always thank you for the inspiration, and
    have a great weekend.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • JanineApril 3, 2009 - 8:17 am

    so very pretty Becca!
    Have a great weekend.ReplyCancel

  • BarbApril 3, 2009 - 8:23 am

    What a beautiful card Becca! I love the paper you used and the frame is gorgeous. I also love the scripture you used on vellum.

    BarbReplyCancel

  • maryApril 3, 2009 - 8:26 am

    This card is so very beautiful. God certainly blessed you with creativity.
    Your blog never ceases to amaze me.
    Thank you for sharing your wonderful tips and creative cards.
    I’ll be looking for the foliage frame!ReplyCancel

  • Rene MewesApril 3, 2009 - 8:37 am

    Fabulous card! So much detail. It’s just beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

    Rene’ Mewes
    ReplyCancel

  • MarianApril 3, 2009 - 8:48 am

    The foliage fram is definitely a must have! Becca…you’re making me go broke! This card is gorgeous. Your site is my first visit each morning!
    MarianReplyCancel

  • MarianApril 3, 2009 - 8:49 am

    You need an edit button…lol
    That was foliage framEReplyCancel

  • NikiApril 3, 2009 - 8:50 am

    Becca,
    Beautiful card. I can only aspire to my “quick” cards looking half as wonderful as yours. Thanks for the tip on stamping on acetate. I’ll put it to good use.

    NikiReplyCancel

  • Linda EApril 3, 2009 - 9:05 am

    Wow, Becca. This sure doesn’t look like a quick card. It’s stunning as usual. Thanks for the tip about stamping twice on acetate.ReplyCancel

  • Patricia HoffmanApril 3, 2009 - 9:42 am

    Oh my gosh, I am speechless…your card is out of this world. So beautiful and airy feeling. This is definitely one going on my “to do” list. Thanks for the great instructions. You have outdone yourself with this one.

    Have a happy stamping day!

    Trish in WisconsinReplyCancel

  • Mary L.April 3, 2009 - 9:42 am

    I like the way each element of your card enhances the others.ReplyCancel

  • Erika TaylorApril 3, 2009 - 9:52 am

    This card is absolutely beautiful Becca.ReplyCancel

  • Elizabeth S.April 3, 2009 - 10:02 am

    This is gorgeous!! I love the frame.ReplyCancel

  • ScrapycandyApril 3, 2009 - 10:16 am

    Quite brilliant!ReplyCancel

  • CarolenApril 3, 2009 - 10:17 am

    Speechless!ReplyCancel

  • JoyApril 3, 2009 - 10:19 am

    I hadn’t even given the Spellbinders frames a second glance until I saw this card. Wow – just so beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • LatishaApril 3, 2009 - 10:20 am

    Are you serious?! I am just blown away by the depth of this card….Gorgeous!!ReplyCancel

  • ShariApril 3, 2009 - 10:23 am

    As always–gorgeous. I love that foliage frame. Now I have to hunt that down, hahah. Thanks for the stamping tip!ReplyCancel

  • Cindy HaffnerApril 3, 2009 - 10:46 am

    Beautiful Becca.ReplyCancel

  • Margaret OkekeApril 3, 2009 - 10:56 am

    Absolutely stunning! What a beautiful frame, I have just gone and ordered this after seeing your gorgeous card. I love the colours too!Thanks for the inspiration. God blessReplyCancel

  • cplatoApril 3, 2009 - 11:10 am

    Becca, that is so gorgeous! Thanks for your always clear instructions, and of course for sharing your inspirational ideas.
    ps – Spellbinders should pay you BIG bucks because a tremendous number of dies have to be selling exclusively because of people like me seeing your wonderful examples! I have to have this one!ReplyCancel

  • Bev J.April 3, 2009 - 11:27 am

    What a gorgeous card-I just love the colors and ribbon used. The frame looks wonderful with the sentiment. tfsReplyCancel

  • Shirley LeeApril 3, 2009 - 11:32 am

    What a beautiful card, Becca. Like many of the ladies’ previous comment, you are costing me a ton of money. I see your inspiration card and have to buy the supplies to make it. Now I ordered the frame! Because your samples are so gorgeous and unique, you always put some kind of twist on them that makes them exquisite. Thanks for all the beauty.
    Shirley L.
    Roseville, CAReplyCancel

  • Lynn R.April 3, 2009 - 11:54 am

    Your cards are so beautiful. What an inspiration to all of us. It is a delight to see your creations. Thank you for sharing with us.ReplyCancel

  • Linda BandowApril 3, 2009 - 12:19 pm

    Becca I’ll take your word for it but it certainly doesn’t LOOK quick….beauteous as usual and a nice tip on the acetate which I have not yet tried. Have a Blessed Palm Sunday.ReplyCancel

  • Daniel AskelandApril 3, 2009 - 12:48 pm

    Beautiful card. ;P

    Greetings from Daniel
    *Norway*ReplyCancel

  • Cheri HowardApril 3, 2009 - 12:50 pm

    Gorgeous card, Becca! I love that verse, too!ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)April 3, 2009 - 1:22 pm

    Becca,

    Wow, this card is gorgeous! So elegant! Thanks for the stamping on acetate tip, I will be trying that out. Looking forward to more pretty cards.

    Lisa A.ReplyCancel

  • Stacy SCS TwinshappyApril 3, 2009 - 2:12 pm

    Gorgeous Becca! Love the verse and the softness to this.ReplyCancel

  • LuAnnApril 3, 2009 - 2:23 pm

    Lovely, just as always. Thank you Becca.ReplyCancel

  • Heather MApril 3, 2009 - 2:54 pm

    Becca, you have a true gift for making something you call simple (just a this and a that…) look absolutely stunning.
    Oh, but that frame is delicious! I can see myself falling in love with that little wonder when it comes time to ‘free’ some of my beloved Anna Griffin botanical patterned papers. Satin – or silk!!- ribbon are essential with this ensemble.
    Sighhhh, Becca, you are costing me… and I love it!ReplyCancel

  • ShariApril 3, 2009 - 2:59 pm

    Oh, your simple is stunning. I love the frame, I don’t have anything like that. Thanks for showing me and making me aware of all the products out there.ReplyCancel

  • TrishApril 3, 2009 - 3:07 pm

    Becca, every day I look in awe at what you create and every day I think it can never be surpassed, but this card is totally stunning in every way. I have seen these frames getting used, but not like you use them. As I’ve said before, you are on a different level and your creative m,ind works in a different way to the rest of us!! Thank you once again for sharing your God given talent.
    Hugs,
    Trish xReplyCancel

  • MrsHApril 3, 2009 - 3:18 pm

    Good evening, Becca- a truly delightful card, so very elegant. Thank you for the acetate tip. Sometimes if I want a really crisp image I use heat resistant acetate and use a pigment ink and clear embossing powder.ReplyCancel

  • Julie KoerberApril 3, 2009 - 3:39 pm

    Becca, this is over the top beautiful! So delicate looking!ReplyCancel

  • JenniferApril 3, 2009 - 3:46 pm

    Go you! Using that gorgeous paper already – why its just a baby at a month old ;) . I really understand the paper hoarding thing, I’m slowly working on it too. I just keep telling myself, it’s okay to use it I can get more. Another gorgeous card, thanks for all your inspiration.ReplyCancel

  • LavonaApril 3, 2009 - 4:16 pm

    My favorite of all verses, well maybe John:316 over rides, but when you think about it they are similiar- “the best of all is love – God’s love”ReplyCancel

  • colleen eApril 3, 2009 - 4:26 pm

    oh my BECCA, this is great, I am in the proces of ordering several and i mean several things from spellbinders, you simply have found your calling when it comes to cards. thanks for the inspiration. you put it all together so well. when I make cards it takes many hours and I cant seems to come up with what I am always looking for. have a great weekend bless you. ps I have enough paper that i wold share 2000 sheets with you and never put a dent in it.ReplyCancel

  • evetteApril 3, 2009 - 5:18 pm

    WOW….so so beautiful. Love all you did . Hope to someday be able to create like you. Thank you for sharing. God bless and have a great weekend. ekcReplyCancel

  • Amy HadleyApril 3, 2009 - 5:47 pm

    Just so you know, my day is not complete until I’ve visited your blog!ReplyCancel

  • Val WApril 3, 2009 - 6:29 pm

    Oh Becca, that card is beautiful, just beautiful. I have been learning so much as you share, whether it’s stamping on acetate, using corner punches to make medallions, bow tying, or just seeing how you combine so many different elements into a stunning card. You truly have a gift. Thanks for sharing that gift with us.ReplyCancel

  • Denise (peanutbee)April 3, 2009 - 6:58 pm

    You blow my mind….everything you do is just GORGEOUS! Love the DP and the foliage frame over the curved mega rectangle.ReplyCancel

  • Elisa SalatApril 3, 2009 - 7:07 pm

    OH MY! no words to describe this beautiful card! YOU REALLY BLOW MY MIND! I love how u use those thin leaves. I am going to have to go get that branch punch by Martha Steward. You do such a great job w/ that too. SPELLBINDERS… WHAT CAN I SAY!! They are just amazing! Everytime I see one of your cards I have to go get a Spellbinder die. lol.ReplyCancel

  • SharonApril 3, 2009 - 7:43 pm

    Wow! These spellbinders just keep getting better (if that is possible!)
    Love what you do with them!ReplyCancel

  • Connie NHApril 3, 2009 - 8:35 pm

    Gorgeous! Simply Gorgeous. I had always looked past that frame at Spellbinders. Wow! Perfect with the BG paper.ReplyCancel

  • TrishaApril 3, 2009 - 8:38 pm

    That is just awesome.ReplyCancel

  • Gerry SchillingApril 3, 2009 - 10:38 pm

    Becca, The card is just beautiful. I wish I had the imagination to come up with all the wonderful ideas that you do. I am going to have to try this one!ReplyCancel

  • KelleyApril 4, 2009 - 12:11 am

    That is considered quick and easy, huh? It would have taken me hours. You are the Master.ReplyCancel

  • RebekkaApril 4, 2009 - 12:56 am

    This does not look like a quick and easy card to me :), this is just stunning, as always. and thank you so much for that tip.ReplyCancel

  • Sharon (notimetostamp)April 4, 2009 - 5:11 am

    Your card is so lovely! I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of both this die and paper pad!!! They are just lovely in your hands!ReplyCancel

  • Silke LedlowApril 4, 2009 - 6:28 am

    WOW – Becca – this is fabulous!!! Love the frame!!!ReplyCancel

  • Monika/buzsyApril 4, 2009 - 7:42 am

    Beautiful! Love the frame and the great colors. TFS!ReplyCancel

  • Judy RozemaApril 4, 2009 - 8:26 am

    Holy Cow. Wow. :)ReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterApril 4, 2009 - 9:08 am

    so Lovely, that frame is just awesome, and love the stamping on the acetate!ReplyCancel

  • Char in So CalApril 4, 2009 - 10:08 am

    This creation is ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!

    Nuff said!

    Char in So CalReplyCancel

  • KimApril 4, 2009 - 10:34 am

    Oh my goodness Becca this is absolutely AMAZING! What a gorgeous, beautiful, and lovely creation!!!!
    Hugs~ KimReplyCancel

  • ZuzanaApril 4, 2009 - 2:15 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous card!! :)ReplyCancel

  • MarionApril 4, 2009 - 2:39 pm

    Hi Becca, Just tried your tip re acetate, it really does do the trick and no one would ever know the difference
    Marion UKReplyCancel

  • Linda BeesonApril 4, 2009 - 4:15 pm

    Wow, the beauty of your card is just amazing and I am madly in love with that stamped image and the way you created it in that little frame, etc.ReplyCancel

  • barb schramApril 4, 2009 - 7:59 pm

    WOWsers! Another beauty Becca! Your work is amazing!!!ReplyCancel

  • Kimberly CrawfordApril 4, 2009 - 10:47 pm

    Gorgeous! Amazing, as always!! You have SUCH a gift! The frame is stunning! Thank you for the great acetate tip, I try and stamp twice, with diastrous results sometimes! :)
    Have a wonderful rest of your weekend!! :)
    (((HUGS))ReplyCancel

  • AlienAnessaApril 5, 2009 - 12:33 pm

    Jeepers Becca, this card is divine! Every single time I click on your link from my own blog, I just know that my jaw will drop. And it happens with every creation of yours! You bring new meaning to the word inspiring!ReplyCancel

  • SandeeApril 5, 2009 - 5:51 pm

    Becca, this is stunning!!! I love that frame! Your card, as always, is amazing!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Kay McBrideApril 5, 2009 - 6:31 pm

    becca what a pretty card. dont u just love that porcelain paper?? spell binders is getting rich off of me and prob. others thanks to your examples of what all one can do with their products. tfs its beautiful
    hugs
    kayReplyCancel

  • SharonApril 6, 2009 - 3:28 am

    What a great tip, too! I hate wasting things. Thanks for sharing it! Wow! 2,000,000 hits Congrats! That’s amazing, but then that’s your title – You’ve earned it!ReplyCancel

  • NeenieApril 6, 2009 - 8:35 am

    Oh, simply gorgeous!!! I needed inspiration for the Easter card (I know Easter is very soon!) for my Godmother who is 97 years young.
    She is my biggest “fan”. Also, now I have to make another order to ODB for this I Cor. verse. It’s a fav of a friend at Bible study and I want to use it for a card for her!!! You’re the best!ReplyCancel

  • Beth NormanApril 6, 2009 - 9:53 am

    As a subscriber it’s easy to see why you are at 2 million hits. Your work is always breathing. Thud, there I go falling on the floor again as I looked at your work.ReplyCancel

  • Kathy (Wattle)April 6, 2009 - 10:10 pm

    This card is simply exquisite!!!! Love the soft elegance of it!!!ReplyCancel

  • AnnetteApril 6, 2009 - 11:22 pm

    This card is soooo wonderful, a dream is it.
    AnnetteReplyCancel

  • SandyApril 10, 2009 - 8:00 pm

    Becca, this card is so beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
    You mentioned that in order to get a good crisp black image on the acetate you stamp it twice and mount them together. Have you considered using a stamp positioner? After stamping it once you could ink and stamp it again without moving the positioner. I have used that method when I sometimes stamp something and some of the lines didn’t print.ReplyCancel

  • LazyKayApril 15, 2009 - 12:53 pm

    Oh WOW!ReplyCancel

  • shirley henryApril 20, 2009 - 12:49 am

    I love all your creations and this one is no exception! As soon as I saw this frame on your card I just had to order it!
    Thanks for the tip on the acetate! Will be trying it!ReplyCancel

  • sandie carterApril 25, 2009 - 2:38 am

    WOW!! This is so beautiful. I will ahve to put those frames on my wish list. TFSReplyCancel

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It is time for Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge (FTTC9)!   Dee Jackson is our challenge hostess this week. She is challenging us to Go Green!!!!  What does that mean?  Well, it means that you have to find something to redo, to reuse, so we can say we recycled!!!  I know you have many items that were created that did not quite make it on a card and you stashed it away for another time.  Also, there are all kinds of non-craft items in the home waiting to be reused for something crafty. So, the time is now!!!! Let us go green and recycle those items!!!! We can hardly wait to see what you do!!!!!

My card is simple – for a recycled item I used a dark kraft colored chipboard that came in some packing.  Otherwise I stamped out three of the urns from the Flourishes Chairs for You stamp set.   I colored it up with Copics and added some rhinestones, then cut with Spellbinders Mega Curved Rectangles. The sentiment is from the Flourishes You are Invited Set.

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Flourishes Chairs for You, Flourishes You are Invited
Paper:  Recycled Chipboard, The Paper Company – Blonde Columns, K & Co. Bazzo;;
Ink:  Black Momento
Accessories:  Spellbinders Mega Curved Rectangles, Bling, Ribbon 

Don’t forget to check and see what the other Friends of Flourishes are doing for the challenge!

Cindy Haffner
Silke Ledlow
Betty Wright

Also the clock is ticking away on my Blog Anniversary Blog Candy – Week 3.  You can learn more about it and leave a comment on THIS post.

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  • Chris OlsenMarch 31, 2009 - 5:04 am

    Good Morning Becca!!! Beautiful Card!!! Love your layout, coloring and gorgeous bow!! Have a great day!!
    hugs,
    ChrisReplyCancel

  • Donna RinckelMarch 31, 2009 - 6:08 am

    Beautiful card, Becca! Just love the colors and design. Have a wonderful day!ReplyCancel

  • evetteMarch 31, 2009 - 6:26 am

    Great reuse of things Becca. Elegant card. You did well girlfriend!!! Now I wish I could do the same. My brain has been uninspired lately. Think it is due to the long winter here in Upstate NY. Hope more spring like weather will help my creative mind. LOL. ekcReplyCancel

  • TrishMarch 31, 2009 - 6:40 am

    What another gorgeous card Becca. I am forever using bits n pieces from other things on my cards eg I always cut the ribbons that are used for hanging up my clothes and use them for bows. It’s great as they come in all different colours!! I also cut up any old birthday/christmas cards (needlesstosay- not hand made ones, they are all kept) and make them into toppers I look forward to hearing what others do.
    Thanks once again for the time you take sharing with all of us.
    Hugs,
    TrishReplyCancel

  • Cindy HaffnerMarch 31, 2009 - 6:48 am

    Gorgeous l Becca, I love your beautiful Bow.ReplyCancel

  • JoAnn BurnhamMarch 31, 2009 - 6:50 am

    Your card is beautiful, as usual. I love visiting your blog each day to see your creations. Thanks for sharing your talent.ReplyCancel

  • Linda EMarch 31, 2009 - 7:01 am

    Great card, Becca! And what a great challenge. You would never know that anything was repurposed on this oneReplyCancel

  • Linda BMarch 31, 2009 - 7:01 am

    What an elegant looking card!!! I love to recycle things on cards. Have a great day. :)ReplyCancel

  • Sherry StankMarch 31, 2009 - 7:04 am

    What a beautiful card. Your work is just lovely and what an inspiration
    you are to all of us. Thank you for sharing your work. Have a great day SherryReplyCancel

  • HeatherMarch 31, 2009 - 7:05 am

    Another elegant and beautiful card! Thank you for sharing it with us :) God Bless and have a prosperous day!ReplyCancel

  • Jerri KayMarch 31, 2009 - 7:09 am

    A gorgeous card Becca!ReplyCancel

  • MarianMarch 31, 2009 - 7:13 am

    This is beautiful. I have to laugh at myself when I think of the short time that I have been into this fabulous craft. I already have a ton of things in a stash to make a “green” card!ReplyCancel

  • Susan BugalskiMarch 31, 2009 - 7:17 am

    Great card.

    SueReplyCancel

  • ReginaMarch 31, 2009 - 7:45 am

    Beautiful card.

    ReginaReplyCancel

  • BonnieMarch 31, 2009 - 7:51 am

    Love the “green” idea. I’m a saver, so I could make a bunch of “green” cards. Love your card. How DO you make those beautiful bows?ReplyCancel

  • Marie-PauleMarch 31, 2009 - 8:12 am

    Love the idea of recyling on cards, I do that often. Your card is just beautiful. Thank you for sharing. HugsReplyCancel

  • SandyMarch 31, 2009 - 8:14 am

    Once again….a great challenge. Just last week I shoved aside the box with my “didn’t work right” stamped pieces. Now I’ll have to dig them out.
    Also, found a solution for making the frames in my Cuttlebug with the Nestabilities like you did. Thank goodness I kept the magnet sheets.ReplyCancel

  • Rene MewesMarch 31, 2009 - 8:31 am

    That is a great card! So elegant. Thanks for sharing!

    Rene’ Mewes
    RM3116@charter.netReplyCancel

  • Silke LedlowMarch 31, 2009 - 9:20 am

    Absolutely gorgeous – Becca!!! I have to remember to use some packaging – LOL – very clever idea!!!ReplyCancel

  • PatMarch 31, 2009 - 9:58 am

    I love to recycle odds and ends for my cards your card is beautifulReplyCancel

  • Janet CastleMarch 31, 2009 - 10:05 am

    How clever using all that “green”!
    Jan CastleReplyCancel

  • SallyMarch 31, 2009 - 10:09 am

    Just another great card for us to enjoy and to give us encouragement.
    Recycle is the way to go these days.
    Thanks for all your wonderful cards.ReplyCancel

  • LenoriaMarch 31, 2009 - 10:51 am

    I love the recycling thing and your’s is beautiful! I love checking out your blog.ReplyCancel

  • WendyMarch 31, 2009 - 12:44 pm

    I love the idea of recycling and the card you made is beautiful. I only wish my bows looked as great as yours. Thanks for sharing with us.ReplyCancel

  • Linda C.March 31, 2009 - 1:17 pm

    GORGEOUS! You could recycle the phone book & make it look stunning!! You’re artwork ROCKS!ReplyCancel

  • colleen eMarch 31, 2009 - 1:27 pm

    BECCA I LOVE THIS CARD, YOU REALLY ARE BLESSED IN OR WORK, THANKS FOR SHARING AND THANKS SO MUCH FOR SHARING SO OFTEN IT IS A BRIGHT SPOT IN MY DAYReplyCancel

  • Marilyn ClarkMarch 31, 2009 - 1:45 pm

    Your cards are such an inspiration. You make me feel that you are a friend that I haven’t met yet. God bless!ReplyCancel

  • Teri FrankMarch 31, 2009 - 1:50 pm

    I just ordered this set of dies from Spellbinders – after seeing your card, I can’t wait till they arrive!

    TeriReplyCancel

  • susanne sorensenMarch 31, 2009 - 2:08 pm

    another beautiful card. love the ribbon.ReplyCancel

  • DianeMarch 31, 2009 - 3:03 pm

    Becca,
    What a great idea… A “green” card!!!!

    Inky hugs,
    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • MrsHMarch 31, 2009 - 4:02 pm

    Good evening again, Becca. Beautiful card and I just love that bow!ReplyCancel

  • ShariMarch 31, 2009 - 4:20 pm

    Becca,
    You’ve inspired me to get more creative with “go green”. Sometimes in a hurry I throw things away and later think I could of used that. So, I am going to make a stash box for those crafty moments. I have so many Christmas cards I’ve kept with hopes to recycle one day. My mother used to recycle hers and make many different size balls for hanging, some round, some oblong, some the size of the glass Christmas balls that I hang on my tree every year. One day I will get to my cards and recycle somehow, some way. ha
    Love your bow too they are always so pretty.ReplyCancel

  • LaureenMarch 31, 2009 - 4:28 pm

    I love to recycle! If you visited my craftroom you could tell.
    Great bow, wish mine would look that good.ReplyCancel

  • sandie994March 31, 2009 - 5:26 pm

    Beautiful card, Love the bow.ReplyCancel

  • Lavonne (tweetygirl)March 31, 2009 - 5:44 pm

    Beautiful card Becca! I especially love the bow!ReplyCancel

  • BettyMarch 31, 2009 - 5:49 pm

    Beautifully done, Becca!!! Great colors and love the trio of urn flowers!!! The punch of ribbon and gems just makes it fabulous!!!! Great looking card!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Nelda DeakinsMarch 31, 2009 - 8:38 pm

    Beautiful card. Great idea to use those “kraft” cards & enve’s that I really haven’t liked….you made kraft beautiful!

    Nelda DeakinsReplyCancel

  • Gerry SchillingApril 1, 2009 - 12:03 am

    This is a great idea. I love your card and that bow is beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • cape codApril 1, 2009 - 8:34 am

    your site is so amazing…I check it often and find new things everyday…feel like a little kid with a new toy…spend way to much time on it…another amazing card…thank you for shareing…ReplyCancel

  • JanineApril 1, 2009 - 8:58 am

    Hey Becca!! This is amazing!! How have you been? Long time no hear from.
    Hope all is well with you!!ReplyCancel
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