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A good friend of mine emailed to ask where to get foil paper for making cards and boy did it open up a whole can of worms. You see, I was trying to resist seeing the foil, touching the foil, dreaming of what to do with the foil. I went on a foil binge not too long ago – remember? Well, to no avail, once I looked upon that shininess again, visions of Sketch Challenge 194 (SC194) danced through my head…shucks I’m foiled again!

Truthfully, I have had this Cuttlebug embossing folder for a while. It has languished in the corner of my craft room pouting. I admit, I had no idea what to do with it. It screamed for color but I had visions of me sitting down with chalks and years now from still working on coloring it in. Instead I decided to bling it up. I put holes where I thought they could be decorative using my Japanese Screw Punch (makes my top 10 list of tools for sure). Then in other places I just embellished with pearls and rhinestones. This weeks SC194 was awesome color blocks. I took the sketch very literally and followed it to a "T". Around each block of color I made sure to keep the black border which really gives the card definition. This card was ready yesterday but I floundered over what type of sentiment I could put on it without covering up all the wonderful bling. Big picture —> Card = 1 hour…Sentiment = hours and hours – ughhh!

Say, you all can’t tell that I’m excited Thanksgiving and Christmas are coming can you? Actually my Christmas tree is going up on November 1st IF I can wait that long – we have way too much to be thankful for! Last year was very difficult for my family and I, but God walks with us every day through the trials and continues to bless us day by day. You know what, He blesses you too!
Supplies:
Stamps: PaperTrey Ink
Ink: Colorbox Chalk Ink – Warm Red, Olive
Paper: Card Base – 140lb Watercolor paper edged with Black Copic Pen, Foil Paper from Walmart and Becca’s stash
Accessories: Ribbon, pearls, rhinestones, ETA: Japanese Screw Punch
Size: 7.5 " tall x 6" wide (a Big Card!!)
P.S. A sincere thanks for your patience – finally back to posting cards! I managed to read many the comments that forward to my email. . . there are many more to go but I handled more than half! I am still so tickled about how the Sharing the Comment Wealth turned out – thanks again. Also after my last Q&A post several people asked if I live in Georgia . . . I wish!! I don’t live in Georgia but I know Hartsfield Int’l Airport like the back of my hand, I used to be in that airport every couple of days. I am so envious of you that have stores like Archivers around the corner (umm, within 40 miles). Well, thanks to the convenience of the internet, remember wherever you live, I’m only a couple of keystrokes from you!
Becca,
Yes I am still around, just busy. This card is so pretty, and very elegant. I love that ribbon that you chose. I love that stamp set, I can’t wait to see the rest of the new stuff. Thanks so much for sharing it with us.
Hugs, Lisa A.
P.S. I miss you. Have you been super busy I am assuming?
WOW! Love how you use Navy, it looks so regal! Can’t wait to see the rest of the new releases!
As usual, Becca, it is beautiful. Can’t wait to see the rest of the stamps!!!!
Absolutely beautiful. I am so excited about the release of the new stamps. Your design team has definitely done a great job creating excitement about the new releases.
Wow! Your cards make me want to learn how to stamp. Looking forward to October 1st…. Very nice!
Becca,
What a beautiful card. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the new releases.
~~Diane~~
Beautiful, beautiful card! The airbrushing is so pretty, and I love that stamp set. Very elegant.
Aren’t those “corner” punches great! ;)
Ok Becca talk to me about the airbrushing system.. I really have struggled with purchasing it or not. Do you like it? Is it difficult?
Love the card too. The navy blue is perfect!
Have a great day!
So gorgeous Becca. You’re talents are unbelievable. Thanks for sharing and inspiring us again.
what a beautiful card, my father saw it and he said” she didnt make that from scratch!!” i quickly informed him oh yes she did she prob. stamped the image but she colored it and put it together!! GREAT JOB
hugs
kay
Wow! This is awesome, I love the shading and these kings are going to be a set I have to have. Love it.
Stunningly beautiful!! This card must be sent to someone who truly appreciates a gorgeous handmade card. My address is 3205……..
Whar a beautiful card Becca!! You inspire me so much and I thank you for that. What clever use of colours.
Jenny x
Your card is absolutely beautiful!!!
God bless
Giovana
This card is absouutely stunning. I can’t wait until October 1st. This would make a wonderful Christmas card.
TFS
What a beautiful card and a lovely stamp!
Becca, GIRL! You take my breath away–fabulous job with the wisemen and airbrush!
This is beautiful, wonderful coloring and placement!!
This is absolutely stunning Becca, I love the raised star, and that ribbon is divine! A beautiful design with this set! My cards are always large . . . with watercolor stamps, it’s difficult to make a small card.
WOW….so prett!!!. I am so glad I got all my punches out, so I can make gorgeous creations like yours, well, something like yours…hehehe.
Another masterpiece, Becca!
This card is pure elegance the detail is amazing enough said. TFS.
Debbie/Phx AZ
Just Beautiful, love the wisemen stamp, and the topper and sentiment adorner is so elegant! Neat pin too!
Becca, I love yours cards. You have amazing hands! I love your blog!
That’s beautiful!
xxxxxxx
Absolutely breathtaking!! I love your gorgeous Christmas card and all of the outstanding elements you tied together so beautifully!
Dear Becca,
I think the card is just lovely. As usual, I wish I had your talents.
Wow Becca!! These are amazingly beautiful!
Gorgeous Xmas card – lovely colours!
Dawn
This card is absolutley beautiful. I love everything about it.
What beautiful coloring/painting on this gorgeous card! And thank you for jarring my memory that corner punches can be used in straight lines, too. The Wrought Iron punch makes a beautiful border. TFS
I love the set – and your work with it. These are the types of cards that I associate with you, the more religeous type. Thank you for sharing these and this type card with everyone, it just makes me feel good seeing them!
A glorious card for a glorious event! Beautiful!
Just loving this card and the color you choose to use beautiful