 
I’m having a wonderful 4th of July with friends and family. If you ask me, I wouldn’t have it any other way. Going into it, we were scheduled for 100% rain which means no hope of a sunny day but I knew there was 100% chance we were going to have a good time any way. Prediction = true :-) My prayer for all is that you hug the folks around you and understand no matter what comes our way daily, we’re blessed to have our family, our friends (near and abroad) and each other. Today I’m so happy and proud to express an appreciation for my country so I cooked up a true red, white and blue card.
I started out with Spellbinders Grand Decorative Labels One and cut a card base using the Spellbinders Hinged Card Base tutorial (someone always asks :-)) On top of that I layered Spellbinders A2 Filigree Delight (I sliced an inch or so out of the center then taped the two pieces together along the back). I then cut the center out using Spellbinders Standard Circles SM. I finished off with Spellbinders Labels Twenty Four (stamped with Waltzingmouse Stamps Florentine Frippery), that I scored on each pointed edge and curved using a pencil. Recently Waltzingmouse Stamps released a cool patriotic set of stamps, so I knew that I’d be using USA 1776 today. I adore safety pins and I picked up these antique 7Gypsies pins recently and I thought it would be the perfect place to thread on a red, white and blue pearl.
| SUPPLIES I USED |
Stamps: Waltzingmouse Stamps – USA 1776, Florentine Frippery
Paper: Masters Touch 140lb Watercolor Paper, Bazzill
Ink: Amuse – Cherry, Versafine Onyx Black
Accessories: Spellbinders A2 Filigree Delight, Spellbinders Grand Decorative Labels One, Spellbinders Standard Circles SM, Spellbinders Labels Twenty Four, Seam Binding, Darice Pearls, 7Gypsies Antique Pin, Recollections Pearls, Button, Becca’s Bow Maker |
Hugs friends, enjoy your fireworks!!
Hi there blog friends!! Just a little heads up, there’s a free set of stamps available to the first fifty customers that spend over £60GBP through the store – it’s called the Charmed set and you can see the details HERE. It’s such a cute set but don’t fret, after the first 50 orders Claire will be making it available for sale! There are quite a few new sets involved in this blog hop – you’ve seen bits and pieces and now you get to see the whole thing – all the new sets with Waltzingmouse Stamps. If you jumped in the middle of our list, the best way to make your way through the hop is to start at Claire’s Blog she has the complete sequence if you get out of order or if one of the links don’t work. If you have just come here from Tosh’s blog then you are in the right place! In order complete the hop, leave a comment on as many of the Design Team Members Blogs as you can as a random name is selected from each blog and then a final winner picked from those names. The winner gets a free set of their choice of Waltzingmouse stamps. You have until July 3rd at 5:59 AM CST to leave your comment and then you can check on the Claire’s Blog on July 4th after 6am CST to see if you are a winner. Stay tuned, below I’ll tell you your next stop along the hop!!
Here are links to each of the new sets:
Country Labels Fourteen
Big Berry Cherries
Crackle Background
Crackle Background Reverse
Crackle Background Mini
Crackle Background Reverse Mini
Funky Feathers
Fine Feathers
You’re a Doll
You’re a Doll Additions
For my first card I used Spellbinders Grand Labels Four for the card base. On top of it I layered Spellbinders Labels Twenty followed by Spellbinders Radiant Rectangles and topped off with Spellbinders Labels Fourteen.
| SUPPLIES I USED |
Stamps: Waltzingmouse Stamps – Country Labels Fourteen, You’re a Doll Additions
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest – Smooth – Natural White, Colorbok – Victorian Parlor
Ink: Amuse – French Roast
Accessories: Spellbinders Grand Labels Four, Spellbinders Labels Twenty, Spellbinders Radiant Rectangles, Spellbinders Labels Fourteen , May Arts Ribbon, Recollections Pearls, Sewology Button, Mulberry Flowers, Becca’s Bow Maker |
For my second card I used that wonderful Crackle Background Reverse and set everything on a background of creams; I used a sentiment from You’re a Doll Additions. I started out with a 5″ x 5″ card base and added Spellbinders Fleur De Lis Squares and layered on Spellbinders Floral Ovals and Spellbinders Fancy Tags Two. The background is embossed using Spellbinders Garden Lattice.
| SUPPLIES I USED |
Stamps: Waltzingmouse Stamps – Crackle Background Reverse, You’re a Doll Additions
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest – Smooth – Natural White, EKS – Sycamore Bark
Ink: Amuse – Wheat, French Roast
Accessories: Spellbinders Fleur De Lis Squares, Spellbinders Floral Ovals, Spellbinders Fancy Tags Two, Spellbinders Garden Lattice, Ribbon, Recollections Gems, Sewology Buttons, Mulberry Flowers, Maya Roads Trinket Pin, Becca’s Bow Maker |
For my next card I’m using that whimsical and fun cherry from the Big Berry Cherries set – card size 4-1/4″ x 6-1/4″. After my card base I layered on Spellbinders Romantic Rectangles followed by Spellbinders Marvelous Squares. Smile, I even cut out the cherries using Spellbinders Standard Circles SM.
| SUPPLIES I USED |
Stamps: Waltzingmouse Stamps – Big Berry Cherries
Paper: Masters Touch 140lb Watercolor Paper, PTI Black, PTI Red
Ink: Amuse – Cherry, French Roast, Evergreen, Versafine Onyx Black
Accessories: Spellbinders Romantic Rectangles, Spellbinders Marvelous Squares, Spellbinders Standard Circles SM, May Arts Ribbon, Bazill Button, Recollections Pearls, Button, Lace, Becca’s Bow Maker |
On to the next gorgeous creation, your next stop is with Kelly Schirmer, that fabulous Gingham Girl!!.
Wishing blessings upon you as you meander through your week!
Posted in *Fancy Tags Two, *Fleur de Lis Squares, *Floral Ovals, *Grand Labels Four, *Labels (14) Fourteen, *Labels (20) Twenty, *Marvelous Squares, *Radiant Rectangles, *Romantic Rectangles, *Standard Circles SM, -Encouragement, :Cream, Waltzingmouse, ^Garden Lattice, |Elegant, |Many Layers
There’s nothing better than the day the postman leaves your house and you know there’s a package waiting there for you. Well actually there is something better and that’s when the package is new stamps!! I still get that way and that’s what makes stamp releases so cool!! So we’re back for Day 3 of Previews for Waltzingmouse Stamps during their June Release. There are more new sets to see!! I’m using the new Country Labels 14 for a powdery blue card stacked with accents. The sentiment is so cute; the card says Love You to Bits. I printed out this sweet paper from ByDigital for my background and stayed within the same color palette for the rest of the card.
So to recap my layers from the bottom up, the card base is made from Spellbinders 5 x 7 Elegant Labels Four. My tutorial on Spellbinders Hinged Card Bases will show you how to make your card base, if you have any questions. This one is filigree on the front and solid on the back. The rest of the layers are as follows: design paper layer 4″ x 5-3/4″, foam tape, die cut layer from Spellbinders Decorative Labels Eight, foam tape, die cut layer cut from Spellbinders Timeless Rectangles, foam tape, die cut layer cut from Spellbinders Labels Fourteen. Ribbon and flowers go on their appropriate layers.
| SUPPLIES I USED |
Stamps: Waltzingmouse Stamps – Country Labels 14
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Natural White Smooth 80 lb Cardstock, ByDigitalPaper – Light Blue Cards
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black, Amuse – Sky
Accessories: Spellbinders 5 x 7 Elegant Labels Four, Spellbinders Decorative Labels Eight, Spellbinders Timeless Rectangles, Spellbinders Labels Fourteen, Recollections Pearls, May Arts Silk Ribbon, Mulberry Flowers, Clear Embossing Powder, Becca’s Bow Maker |
All the other ladies have goodies to show you too so I hope you’ll pop in for a visit. Have a wonderful weekend and be sure to come back Sunday when all the sets will be fully revealed and available in the store. See you soon!!
Posted in *Decorative Labels Eight, *Labels (04) Four, *Labels (14) Fourteen, *Timeless Rectangles, -Romantic Cards, :Blue, :Cream, Digital Paper, Waltzingmouse, |Elegant, |Many Layers
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Happy July 4th to you Becca. Once again another beautiful card
Beautiful!!! I always like to check your blog and gorgeous cards. So inspirational! :)
Happy 4th. Becca! Gorgeous card creation!
Happy 4th July Becca. Your card is so beautiful. Hugs from Scotland. Rita xxx
Cute!!! Happy 4th of July to everyone in the good ol’ USA!!!!!
Beautiful and creative!!!! Happy 4th. of July for you and all USA…
Hugs
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY BECCA!!!!!!!!!! :) Your card is LOVELY!!!!!!!:) There’s NOTHING LIKE Red, White & Blue! :) LOVE that little pin! :)
Have a great day Becca. We were in New England about 10 years ago visiting my penpal and had a great time! Christine x
Gorgeous card….
Great card, Becca. You always come up with a new twist on things and love the curved back sections and the pearls on the pin.
Enjoy the day with your family and friends!
Hugs
Anne (UK) x
Happy Independence Day! God bless America, land that I love! I love the red, white and blue!
Beautiful card. God bless America and God bless you Becca.
Hugs
Mstgane
Ann
Well that is a very cool card. I love how you got those corners to curl back with the pencil! Thank you for a wonderful inspiration. I hope you have a fantastic day with your loved ones – and stay dry!!
Happy 4th to you too Becca!!!! Hugs…
Love the card. Not only is it beautiful, but patriotic as only you know how to create. Thanks for the inspiration.
OMG….I love the curved center on this card. Wow….so absolutely cool. I love how you did the ribbon also. Just awesome. One of my many Fave’s of your cards. I just orders some antique looking pins. Thank you for sharing.
Happy 4th of July to you. Sorry about the rain. Today we didn’t have any rain so my husband bar b que for our supper. Talk to my family out of town.
Love your card. The beads set it off.
You make the most beautiful cards! Everyday I cannot wait to open my email and see your incredible creations. I am always inspired. Thank you for sharing your wonderful gift everyday! DazzlingD (Donna James)
What a beautiful card -so very pretty! Happy 4th!!!
Simply gorgeous. As always. Hugs & glad your 4th was wonderful & spent with family. A blessing to enjoy in our wonderful country. God Bless
Thankyou for you contribution to my inspiration !!!! I eagerly look forward to your emails, and hey presto there is yet another fabulous card, I kove the adventure you ae taking into colour…. I have loved the subtle creams and pinks but the stronger colours are allowing my imagination to fly off inall directions.
Your work is just beautiful … God bless those crafty fingers!!!
Happy 4th July to all over the pond – love how you have used the filigree delight die and the pearls on the pin. We must have your sun here in the UK as we are about to start a bit of a heat wave – summer is here at last!
Happy belated 4th of July to you Becca, but I´ve first got the entry in my mail right now in the morning of the 5th. That´s one of the worst things about the Reader is gone, cause now we first get the mails almost a day later for everything, so many things is way too late for us overhere now, but never mind, the cccard is sooo beautiful as always, and you´ve done an outstanding job as usual hun.You´ve really mixed all these stamps and dies to perfection Becca, I love what you´ve done with this here.
Hope you´ll have a wonderful week-end ahead too now.
Fantastic card
Love this card!!!! Happy 4th of July Becca. Can’t think of a better way to celebrate then in the company of family and friends. Enjoy the fireworks!!!
Marcie
very pretty card, I am very grateful to all of our military and prior military for my freedom. Thanks dad, both grandpas, my uncles and so forth.
Hope you had a wonderful 4th Becca. Beautiful card!
Hi Becca
A lady, on the lovely Sue Wilson blog mentioned you this morning, so I thought I would have a look. Wow your cards are so beautiful. Just one look at them and I have been purchasing EK punches, I have quite a lot of the spellbinder dies.” Lucky me ” I think my husband will pull what hair he has left, out, because I can see me saying “but I need these items as well “. I will certainly be following your blog every day. :-)
Kind regards
Tina X
Hi Becca, So glad you had a beautiful 4th of July.
Your card is so patriotic, lovely red, white and blue, and looks positively stunning !! I love it.
Lots of love from Patricia xx
Hi Becca
Lovely card today.
My Daughter was born on the 4th of July.
Love Marion x
I hope you had a great 4th of July. You definitely add a bit of pop and sizzle to my crafting experience so shine on!!
really like this lovely 4th of July card. Think I’m going to have to pin it for reference.
What a great card! I love the sanded cardstock!
I’d say you have outdone yourself, but you always do! This is really beautiful! I always start my Christmas cards early, not this early, but this year I may be inspired to get going! Thanks for your lovely inspiration!
Wow This is a very elegant Design . I love it .thank you for sharing your wonderful talents with us all here .huge Hugs heather
Elegant,gorgeous, wow!
You always amaze me with your creations. God gave you a very special gift and I am so glad you share it with us! Carol
I hope I am at the right place for today’s comment! I really am excited to order and receive this Spellbinder gate die. It is very ornate and delicate looking. Thanks for sharing .
Becca, You are my favorite! Your work is consistently exquisite and I am always overwhelmed with your creativity. I am so happy I found you!
THANK YOU for all you share with us.