Good morning sweet friends, a card today but also something I need to talk to you about! Thank you so much for being understanding over my test post yesterday. The reason that I sent it was to test to see if people who subscribe through a reader were still getting my posts.
Let me explain – there are changes afoot in blogland and most of you won’t be affected, but some of you will. There are two kinds of subscribers here at Amazing Paper Grace – I outline them below:
Amazing Paper Grace Email Subscriber – Every time I write a post you get a notification that pops up within the hour, in your email.
Nothing changes for you – you are all good. As a matter of fact, please don’t change a thing – I’m getting ready to offer random giveaways through this venue because it’s easy to randomly pick a name from this list.
Amazing Paper Grace Reader Subscriber – When I write a new post it appears in your reader program, the next time you open your reader program.
If you are using Google Reader as your method to subscribe, Google Reader is being retired on July 1st and the list of all the blogs you subscribe to will go away with it. If this is you, I encourage you to go to www.Feedly.com (or www.bloglovin.com) and download their reader program. I’m very familiar with Feedly and when you sign in with your gmail account that you used for Google Reader, it will automatically ask if it can save your blog list. Yay!!
No matter what reader you use, please make sure that your subscription to my blog is www.amazingpapergrace.com and not http://feeds.feedburner.com/amazingpapergrace/tsap. I love my readers and don’t want anyone to go missing, lol!!
Yes, you can do both but in todays uncertain climate with Google Reader going away, email subscription is a stable bet!
Okay, enough of that, today I’m sharing a card that I made earlier this week to share on my sweet friend Janet’s blog, I didn’t think she would mind me sharing it here. I’ve been a customer of Janet’s since last year but didn’t know her until you all asked about the paper that I used on my Filigree Box and Card ensemble. Since then, I’ve kind of fallen head over heels into her collections at ByDigitalPaper on Etsy. Her paper lives right here on my computer where I can get to it in a heartbeat to find the right page for my project!! Using her Bellissima panel (which I enlarged), I backed it up with Spellbinders 5 x 7 Detailed Scallops. Using the same layer of Bellissma, I fussy cut the roses around the perimeter then used my Spellbinders Classic Ovals LG to cut the rest of the border while inside I used the tall oval from Spellbinders Radiant Rectangles. Ha, this might be the second time I’ve ever said ‘fussy cut’ on this blog because it’s something I rarely do but I wanted the dimension of the roses. I backed my oval layer up with Spellbinders Floral Ovals.
Thanks for the heads up, I’m good getting it through email :), but I don’t know what to do about my blog now, oh how I don’t like change :(
Your card is just Gorgeous, such lovely paper and design, terrific layering of the dies, I see I need to get that detailed scallops die nowReplyCancel
ann robbinsJune 26, 2013 - 7:21 am
Becca,
Could you describe “fussycut?” Do you mean cutting out the roses and butterflies by hand?
Mstgane
AnnReplyCancel
Yes Ann, to ‘fussy cut’ is to isolate a motif and cut it out by hand :-)
I didn’t have a die the shape of the roses or butterflies so I simply cut around the edges with a pair of scissors!ReplyCancel
Lisa HarrisJune 26, 2013 - 7:25 am
Really lovely. I love the vintage feel of this card. The mini doily tucked behind the mulberry roses, along with the fussy cut roses are such beautiful details that give that sense of nostalgia.ReplyCancel
Ronda LiebertJune 26, 2013 - 7:25 am
Thanks for the info on how to transfer. I was wondering how to do that. I have almost 300 blogs and I sure didn’t want to try to find them all over again. Most appreciated.ReplyCancel
Clare WJune 26, 2013 - 7:29 am
Absolutely gorgeous and very vintage looking – love it.ReplyCancel
Bonjour,
Ca fait un bon bout de temps que je vous suis et je voulais quand même vous marquer un petit commentaire pour vous dire que toutes vos cartes, boîtes et autres créations sont toutes plus merveilleuses les unes que les autres.
Je suis très admirative devant votre talent.
Félicitations
Another stunner, Becca! I’m happy that I won’t be affected by the coming changes to your blog – can’t wait to see what’s up!ReplyCancel
DeniceJune 26, 2013 - 7:37 am
You know this card looks like it could be hung on a wall as a masterpiece. Wow, I wish so much the tv people out in tv land would find you and offer you a position to start your own show. I don’t want to be mean but you are a better crafter, teacher and artist than what’s on the do it yourself channel now. HANDS DOWN….. Thanks for letting us know about the change…I don’t want to be lost in blog land either. : )ReplyCancel
ANOTHER GORGEOUS CARD BECCA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW!!!!!!!!!!!:)
THANKS for telling us about Blog land….. I would NEVER EVEN KNOW if people like you didn’t say anything! :) It helps to know these things even though, I’m COVERED!!!!;)
HAVE A SUPER DAY!!!!!!!!!!!:)ReplyCancel
SusanJune 26, 2013 - 7:39 am
Not sure why Google is getting rid of reader with all the subscribers — oh well — progress I guess!
Love your beautiful card as always. Have a wonderful day Becca.ReplyCancel
Francie in MontrealJune 26, 2013 - 7:40 am
What a fabulous card! It’s just got “it”. Not sure what “it” is, other than a special quality than one feels rather than sees. It’s understood that your card has got all the beautiful qualities that we’ve come to enjoy with your artwork. But it’s got something even more. Nice.ReplyCancel
DeniceJune 26, 2013 - 7:40 am
Opps, I always end with God bless and I hit the send button too soon, so “God bless” DeniceReplyCancel
I’m on email so no problems for me, thank goodness. I love this creation and her papers are beautiful. I love how you mix dies and always get inspired by your cards. Thanks so much!!ReplyCancel
SharonJune 26, 2013 - 7:45 am
Your designs are always “over the top” and that paper is just beautiful!ReplyCancel
Jean CJune 26, 2013 - 7:53 am
Love the card. As always you have outdone yourself. The designer paper is wonderful.ReplyCancel
I’m on your email list and glad I don’t have to do anything extra. But thanks for the tip on the new reader. All set up now for all the other blogs I like to visit.ReplyCancel
Anne (UK)June 26, 2013 - 8:13 am
What a beautiful creation – and thanks for the trouble of explaining the blog change.
Hugs
Anne (UK) xReplyCancel
lizJune 26, 2013 - 8:23 am
Thanks Becca for the info and heads up , I get your posts in my email but yesterdays went to my spam and I have never had that happen so I didn’t get yesterdays post but todays was where it was supposed to be , so do I need to change something? I better go switch over my blogs so I don’t miss anything . As for today’s card it is a MUST make really such a beautiful card !!! and I agree with Denice would love to have a show where you host maybe a youtube show but the TV networks should pick you up . have a Blessed dayReplyCancel
Vicky SchmidtJune 26, 2013 - 8:29 am
This card is beautiful Love looking at your cards. I was wondering how you mail your cards so they don’t ge ruin.ReplyCancel
Hi Becca – Every element in your creations merit applause. No detail goes onto the piece without perfect placement. I love every single thing you make. Maybe in ten years I will reach 50% of your capabilities, and to see far outside the usual realm like you do.ReplyCancel
MelanieJune 26, 2013 - 9:18 am
I wonder what was going on yesterday ,but glad I can still see your blog I have been foloowing since you started kit collection such a shame it finished ,I wished we had a Micheals stores her in the UK .Melanie UKReplyCancel
MonicaJune 26, 2013 - 9:41 am
If I send you my address and birth date will you make me a card! lol Seriously your cards are sooooo stunning and I just love when your posts pop up in my email :) You are so talented! TFSReplyCancel
AshleyJune 26, 2013 - 9:44 am
I’m a longtime fan and am expecting your Filigree Delight die set to arrive from Amazon today. I have the Radiant Rectangles which I bought because I saw the fabulous cards you made using them. I’m totally thrilled that I can use them not only in cards but to frame my scrapbook journaling blocks. Thank you for your inspiration and God Bless you!ReplyCancel
Thanks. I love your card is so inspiring. Have a splendidly day. HugsReplyCancel
ChelseaJune 26, 2013 - 10:16 am
Gorgeous!!! Gorgeous, so very gorgeous. OK, and some more gorgeous. This is just such a … GORGEOUS … card. Love every single detail of it. Thank you, Becca!!ReplyCancel
Marilyn ClarkJune 26, 2013 - 10:26 am
Beautiful card. Thanks for sharing. God bless.ReplyCancel
debby WaltersJune 26, 2013 - 10:36 am
always such beautiful work. I admire your talent…ReplyCancel
CindyKJune 26, 2013 - 11:14 am
Beautiful card Becca! No surprise there! I love the soft hues on this one. Your sentiments are always touching.
I’m good on the blog thing. I get you through email notifications.
Have a great day!ReplyCancel
WinnieJune 26, 2013 - 12:25 pm
I probably need to start my own version of “AA”…”amazing paper grace addiction program” :-).. because the first thing I do when I wake up is to look at the email on my phone (conveniently placed on my nightstand) to see if you’ve posted another card ! So love your work. How did you use spellbinder to cut the oval without chopping off the flowers and butterflies? Did you use a shim ?ReplyCancel
MickieJune 26, 2013 - 1:19 pm
Another beautiful card. I learn so much from you. I ordered some of Janet’s papers and they are just divine! By “fussy cut” I am assuming you cut the flowers out?ReplyCancel
HI Becca, another simply stunning card. I actually posted a question on the previous card and thought I was posting it here. If you can could you please tell me what kind of a printer you use to print out the digital papers. They are just lovely. Thanks so much. Blessings, LindaReplyCancel
Trish AveryJune 26, 2013 - 4:32 pm
Becca you never fail to amaze me with what you come up with. Just love this stunning card. Thanks also for the warning re the blog.
Hugs Trish.ReplyCancel
Terri WalkingtonJune 26, 2013 - 6:55 pm
Becca your cards amaze me and put such a smile on my face. This one definitely didn’t disappoint.
Thanks!ReplyCancel
Breathtaking Becca!!! Truly inspiring ((hugs)). I’m good with email and also feedly :) Have a great week!!!ReplyCancel
Cindi WellsJune 26, 2013 - 8:06 pm
Becca your cards are stunning and your blog is my all time favorite. My only compliant is as a direct result of your cards….I spend way too much money, lol.
Thank you for sharing your creativity with all of us.
There are many alternatives to Feedly. I decided to use The Old Reader (theoldreader.com) as my new blog reader. It is based on a former incarnation of Google Reader, and while it’s not fancy, it suits me just fine. It can import subscriptions from Google Reader, too.ReplyCancel
Patricia HowarthJune 27, 2013 - 3:04 am
Morning Becca, Love it !! your card is so beautiful, and the digital paper is stunning. Your sentiment, as always, is so poignant, truly beautiful.
Lots of love from Patricia xxReplyCancel
Mary Ann TJune 27, 2013 - 5:49 am
Early this year I recognized that I had to do something to replace Google Reader, it’s sad because it was such a great reader. I’m not a Twitter or Facebook kind of gal and don’t use my tablet for e-mails and such, I’m too afraid if it gets lost or stolen that I will have privacy issues. I’m a PC as they say and use WIndows. So I checked some other readers out and settled on FeedDemon. It works well for me and has been for some time. I got your post yesterday and have had no issues since I started using FeedDemon several months ago. Just an FYI for any readers who are facing the change.ReplyCancel
Claudia VJune 27, 2013 - 3:22 pm
What about Feedblitz? Is that Google? That is how I get all my blogs sent. Your cards are always so gorgeous! I certainly don’t want to miss any of them!ReplyCancel
DorisJune 28, 2013 - 10:45 am
Becca your cards are the prettiest and most elegant I have seen. You are so talented and gifted. Just look at God.ReplyCancel
Linda ClarkJune 28, 2013 - 2:50 pm
That card is stunning!! I love the brown and cream. I love the verse Turn your face to the light. That could be used for a lot of different cards/occasions. Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful cards. Hugs, LindaReplyCancel
Calli MedvedJuly 14, 2013 - 10:45 pm
I’m ready to give up. Your designs are soooo inspirational…this one I fell in love with. I have spent about three hours now printing diffferent sizes of the Bellisima which I purchased and I can’t seem to get the right size to use the spellbinders dies. I’m ready to cry too!ReplyCancel
Greetings blog friends! I’m back with another tone on tone card and I’m sorry to do this, but I have an additional disclaimer to share about a technique that I tried yesterday. I sent my cut die still in the die back through the Grand Calibur to emboss and I don’t recommend you doing it. It leaves a faint line on the embossing folder and can mar the surface potentially showing on your paper on future embosses. It was just me experimenting and many have asked me how I preserved the edge, but now you’ve been cautioned and know it can mar your folder. Edited to add: my sweet friend Sue Wilson emailed me Whew . . . now with that behind me on to my card for today – a square, embossed card.
So to recap the layers from the bottom up, die cut layer of Grand Squares 5″ x 5″, foam tape, die cut layer ofAdorning Squares, foam tape, die cut layer of Blossom Tags, foam tape die cut layer of Venetian Motifs.
Oooh – more of this elegant creamy look! I just love it!!
Say Becca, there is a way to do the embossing and maintain the margin on the die without ruining your embossing folder. You keep the folder open and use your rubber mat. I have to run off to work right now, but I’ll send you a link to that tutorial (it’s pinned on my Tutorial Paper board) when I get a chance later today.
Thanks again for the inspiration of this beautiful card!!ReplyCancel
ann robbinsJune 22, 2013 - 10:31 am
Love the tone on tone, Becca. Love the tutorials and EVERYTHING you do, girl!! An inspiration to all of us wanna-be card “Becca style” cardmakers.
Hugs,
Totally gorgeous, Becca! Love this! Thanks very much for all your tips and tutorials – I know they must take a lot of time for you to do and it is much appreciated! BTW, you have a very soothing voice!ReplyCancel
What a stunning card Becca. Really beautiful. Maybe Chelsea would share how to keep that edge with me too. Hugs Rita xxxReplyCancel
Lynn G.June 22, 2013 - 11:56 am
Wow…..so elegant….I just love that green in with the purple flowers and ribbon. And that Spellbinders Venetian die…another wow….just love it. The purple sentiment was a great idea for color also.
I would be interested in seeing the tutorial from Chelsea who wrote the first comment. I love this process and would really like to see how you don’t leave the marks on the folders.
Thank you so much for sharing! I truly love it when I see and e-mail from you in my in-box.ReplyCancel
Debbie BJune 22, 2013 - 12:25 pm
Thank you for the heads up. I will not try that as I love all of my embossing folders and dies to much to mess them up!!! Beautiful card today. Thanks BeccaReplyCancel
Anne (UK)June 22, 2013 - 1:06 pm
Oh my goodness! An absolute stunner!
Hugs
Anne (UK) xReplyCancel
Francie in MontrealJune 22, 2013 - 1:17 pm
I’m a big sap for tone on tone; and cream or white on cream or white is my all time favourite. Nobody does it better than you. This is such a delicate delight. Thx for sharing it with us.ReplyCancel
Stunning – as always.. Thanks for the layering recipe, it surely helps me out. And also thanks for the embossing warning. Have a wonderful weekend, and TFS. Blessings.ReplyCancel
JudyJune 22, 2013 - 2:19 pm
This is definitely “my kind of card.” I love the colors and the daintiness. You are a great salesperson … every time I see one of your cards I feel like I “need” to go out and buy those same Spellbinder dies. Beautiful card Becca!ReplyCancel
MelanieJune 22, 2013 - 2:33 pm
Beautiful card becca ,I do this a lot I love the crisp edge on the card when its been embossed my sandwich is grey plate and put a couple of card stock this has to be the same thickness as the open side of your folder.under the folder first then folder open then die to be embossed then rubber mat ,then last pink plate , Im now working on finding the correct sandwiches for the ebosser which I have fallen in love with this machine but will not get rid of my GC as need it when you do half cut in the dies Ebosser can`t do this .Melanie ukReplyCancel
Camille M. RussellJune 22, 2013 - 3:08 pm
When you click on Blossom Tags and Accents you get the page for Adorning Squares…..error?ReplyCancel
LisaJune 22, 2013 - 4:09 pm
I was watching your video and wondering if it caused any problems w/ the mat!! Thanks for the disclaimer. Your work inspires me to get off my butt and go make something. I, too, would love to have the collection of Spellbinder dies that you obviously own!! God bless you.ReplyCancel
Marie BingamanJune 22, 2013 - 5:21 pm
OMG, Becca, this is stunning! You so ROCK the embellies! :)ReplyCancel
absolutely stunning……..love it!!! Also would love to receive this card, along with almost every card you’ve show cased here, lol!! OMG I laughed when I read Karen’s reply about being willing to get sick to receive it, lmbo, that’s a good one love it!!
I was wondering about that when I saw that you embossed with the cut still in the die but figured I’d try it one day, if you do it it must be ok, lol ty for letting us know before I tried it, I’d be sick if one of my embossing folders got mared, my solution….by two….. LOL jk, a few ladies had a better idea, lol, much cheaper!!
I tried your perfectly inked edges yesterday on an embellishment I was making for a onesie album, my first try was a bit messy and couldn’t be salvaged but I did better the second time, then realized I chose the wrong shade of blue and had to do it again, ohhhhhh geeeee darn (lmbo) practice makes perfect they say and I certainly won’t complain about practiceing :) lol ty so much for sharing “everything” with us Becca, you rock!!ReplyCancel
What a classy classic looking card – love it. I have embossed a die cut in the die but you must keep the embossing folder OPEN and put the die cut (which remains in the die) with the flat edge, not the ridged cutting edge, against the folder.ReplyCancel
Sue MJune 23, 2013 - 12:57 am
Your white on white cards are so classy, I just love them. They make me think of lace. You really are to me the only card maker! Your stuff is just so classy and stunning everything else pales. I would love to become a Becca card maker but I am a long way from your confections! I too would love any further tips on the best way to emboss with the die cut. I get so excited every time I see I have an email from you. I can’t get enough of your talent!ReplyCancel
Becca
I love this single tone card! Anyone receiving this would get better, or they would stay sick hoping to receive another of your creations!ReplyCancel
colleen howellJune 23, 2013 - 8:23 am
Wow, it is gorgeous I love it! I would love to receive on of your creations in the mail, it would make me feel better right away.ReplyCancel
JeanJune 23, 2013 - 9:01 am
Good morning Becca:
Your card and the colors are so very pretty. I love the lilac and green combination.
Since the arrival of beautiful summer weather I try to spend much of my time outdoors in my garden so creating something like this, that is fairly quick to put together is appreciated. Thank you for sharing!
Gorgeous embossing, to go with the lovely layers of framing and love your hint of color with the lovely pearl embellishing!ReplyCancel
Robin in WAJune 23, 2013 - 10:47 am
Beautiful card Becca! I’ve always wondered how you were able to keep your edges with dry embossing. Now I know–disclaimer and all. So, does it only mar the spellbinders m-bossabilities or do you do this technique with other folders without the marring effect?ReplyCancel
Patricia HowarthJune 23, 2013 - 3:12 pm
Hi Becca. This card is stunning, the gorgeous embossing and die-cuts and the beautiful flowers all add to the beauty.
Lots of love from Patricia xxReplyCancel
I MISSED this one! :( Found it NOW though!!!!!!!!:) ABSOLUTELY LOVELY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:) LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE that PURPLE!!!!!!!!:) This card would help ANYONE recover QUICKLY!!!!!!;)ReplyCancel
If only you could hear my comments each day when I open your card!!!
Oh my, oh my, oh my Beautiful, Breath taking, Gorgeous and the list does not end there!!!!
Thank you for sharing! I so want to make a Becca card but have not succeeded yet! I need so many more spellbinders!ReplyCancel
DorothyJune 26, 2013 - 8:07 am
Hi Becca
I love this stamp and your flourish pearl embellishment. What a delight for someone feeling down to receive such a precious reminder that someone is caring enough to take the time to create such a beautiful masterpiece. BlessingsReplyCancel
Another lovely card! Thanks to you I have discovered Janet’s work as well and ventured into digital paper printing within the past few months. It is absolutely amazing how many wonderful vintage digital papers are out there just waiting for creative minds to discover them and put them to use! I believe I have found a new passion! Best of all, I can print off just what I need for a project and size the paper to suit my needs. Thanks for sharing with us. {{{hugs to you }}} and God bless.ReplyCancel
Hi Becca, beautiful card. I just love everything about it but I have a question if you can answer. What kind of a printer do you use to print out the digital papers. They are just lovely. Thanks so much for all your inspiration. I don’t always get time to leave a comment but I always look at your gorgeous creations. Blessings, LindaReplyCancel
This is the most beautiful card on the planet! If I was sick and received this card, it would make me feel better instantly! Thank you for providing a detailed list of your supplies, too. The entire post made me want to do my happy dance!ReplyCancel
Hi there sweet friends, thank you so much for your patience while I finished up some projects I needed to finish. Earlier this week I used a technique to ink the border of my dies for a card and lots of you had questions and quite of few of you requested a video. I have another card to show using the same technique and a video to go along with it. There are a couple of ways to get this look, so I hope you take a second to review my video and I hope you’ll try the technique on your own.
Here’s the video:
Now on to my card, I framed it up withSpellbinders Radiant Rectangles, added some embellishment withSpellbinders Fantastic Flourish TwoandSpellbinders Venetian Accents. I finished up with a bow, some mulberry flowers and a pen. To recap the layers I used from the bottom up, a cardbase 5 -1/2″ x 7-1/2″, cream matting layer 5-3/8″ x 7-3/8″, foam tape, dark blue matting layer 5-1/16 x 7-1/16″, light blue matting layer 5″ x 7″, foam tape, brown matting layer 4-5/8″ x 6-5/8″, blue design paper layer 4-1/2″ x 6-1/2″, foam tape, Radiant Rectangles die cut and oval, Venetian Accent embellishment on oval, Fantastic Flourish Two embellishment on flowers. Add Ribbon, Flowers and Pin on appropriate layer.
I have another short video to share with you tomorrow – I want to feature one of my tool heroes. I hope you’ll come back in check it out – I think you’ll be surprised!
THANK YOU BECCA!!!!!!!! PERFECT VIDEO TUTORIAL!!!!!!!!!!! :) I know what I’m going to try!!!!!!! :)ReplyCancel
charleneJune 15, 2013 - 7:37 pm
Thank you so much for explaining. Which die cut machine are you using? if you don’t mind me asking…ReplyCancel
Marilyn in E-TownJune 15, 2013 - 7:43 pm
OH MY. . . And yet another gorgeous card and tutorial too! That is one of my all time favorite quotes, thank you Becca for Blessing my life with such beauty both in your cards, blogging and your postings that are heartfelt from you!ReplyCancel
Juanita BraunJune 15, 2013 - 7:59 pm
Thank you so much for this perfect video. A special thanks for being so prompt in doing this. I think we are all getting out our stamp pads .ReplyCancel
AngelaLJune 15, 2013 - 8:06 pm
Another beautiful card Becca. Thanks so much for sharing your technique for inking die cut edges. :-)ReplyCancel
Lovely video. Thank you so very much for taking time to make this video and share with us bloggers. I am intrigued by the narrower looking mats you used. I’ve not seen this size of mat. Are they specific to the GCalibur, or is there another machine they are used for? I’m off to S/Binders to see if I can spot them. Also thanks for the always so-beautiful card. Can’t wait to see your video tomorrow. Again, thanks for sharing your amazing skills with all us. Hugs & Happy Sunday.ReplyCancel
Great video — I have to ask where did you get those smaller plates? They look like 5×7? So much easier with the smaller set…ReplyCancel
Heather BJune 15, 2013 - 8:20 pm
Thanks for making the video for how to color the edges-I’ve been wondering the simplest way to do it– my hand is not steady enough to do it afterwards. I like being able to have the choice of a colored border or shading color on the inside and leaving the edge white. I have a question for you on another matter… since you use so many spellbinders products that I love– are you aware of how to use either Tim Holtz diffusers or darice diffusers with embossing folders using the Spellbinders Grand Calibur? Thanks for creating such inspiration projects and videos.ReplyCancel
Gorgeous card! Thanks for the tutorial for perfect boarders!ReplyCancel
FernandaJune 15, 2013 - 9:07 pm
Thank you so much for demonstrating this technique! I must try it out. You are so talented and sharing!ReplyCancel
RufusJune 15, 2013 - 9:08 pm
Another gorgeous card, Becca. Thank you for taking the time to make a video showing your technique for perfectly inked edges. I really appreciate the time and effort to make your videos for us. Will be back tomorrow to see what else you’ve got up your sleeve!
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Beautiful card, Becca. I had forgotten about this technique. Thanks for the video tutorial.ReplyCancel
Diana G. StewartJune 15, 2013 - 9:34 pm
Hi Becca, You really have a great eye for layering and composition. Love the inking with the dies too.ReplyCancel
ChelseaJune 15, 2013 - 9:35 pm
Wow – wow – wow!!! My entire way of using dies may have just changed forever!! Thank you Becca! I haven’t seen anyone else do this technique, so I appreciated you showing both methods of achieving the colored edge. I am amazed!!! Off I go to try this out –ReplyCancel
Sue AshtonJune 15, 2013 - 9:52 pm
Thanks Becca for another awesome video. Can’t wait to get in my craft room an try it out.
Cheers
SueReplyCancel
Marcie SmithJune 15, 2013 - 9:55 pm
Thanks Becca for this little video. I thought you had to cut out a smaller nested shape to get this effect. Had no idea that you inked the die itself. See we are always learning something from you!!!!!! Thanks. Which leads me to the next question, what do you use to clean your die so as not to ruin it or dull it??????
MarcieReplyCancel
Sandra SmithJune 15, 2013 - 9:59 pm
WOW!!! Another unbelieveably gorgeous card. I just love it and the tutorial is awesome! I was one who asked how you inked the edges and I am so appreciative that you actually did a video while you have been busy with other projects. As always, your instructions and videos are so easy to follow. Thank you so muc Becca!!!ReplyCancel
ann robbinsJune 15, 2013 - 10:17 pm
I LOVE THIS TECHNIQUE. THIS IS AN EXQUSITE CARD, BECCA!! LOVE THE SOFT COLOR OF BLUE. YOUR SAYING, PAPER (COLOR IS BEAUTIFUL) AND JUST EVERYTHING ABOUT IT.
HUGS
MSTGANE96ReplyCancel
MickieJune 15, 2013 - 10:20 pm
Thanks for showing us your way of inking the die. So ingenious! And another lovely card. You are enabling me to break the bank with my having to have all those beautiful dies, LOL! Love your work my dear!ReplyCancel
DebraK in FloridaJune 15, 2013 - 10:52 pm
Stunning and elegant, and the true Becca-classy style… !ReplyCancel
EveleneJune 16, 2013 - 12:22 am
Finally, it’s now clear to me how you ink the edges of your dies. I’ve been trying to figure out this technique you’ve done with your other cards. Thanks kindly, Becca.ReplyCancel
Super card – very wedgewoodesque (is that a real word?) anyway, fab video and I shall have a go at inking edges of dies -never seen this technique before so lots of thanks for sharing it with us.ReplyCancel
Anne BJune 16, 2013 - 4:23 am
Thank you so much for this – I was one of those who requested it! Another question – how do you create such beautiful loopy bows? I know you use your bowmaker but before I order, I’d like to see how it works so that I can get the best results!ReplyCancel
Your card here today is absolutely stunning work again Becca. I so love, how you made this gorgeous creation. And thanks soooo very much for sharing the video here on how you made this perfect and gorgeous inked edges to your cards. You´re so talented and I just love your gorgeous work always and the card today is definitely among my biggest favorites ever. It is sooooooooo so beautiful.
Have a wonderful sunday and great week ahead hun.ReplyCancel
Anne(UK)June 16, 2013 - 6:02 am
Great tutorial as always, Becca. Thanks so much for sharing. I would try it out today, but I’m sitting in glorious sunshine in an hotel garden at Disneyland, Paris and am without the means to craft. The holiday washing can wait when I return! There are much more pressing things to do ;o)
Hugs
Anne (UK) xReplyCancel
Cindie DJune 16, 2013 - 6:22 am
Thank you so much! I can’t wait to try this!ReplyCancel
Dottie DavisJune 16, 2013 - 7:08 am
Wonderful tutorial! Such a simple technique but got past all of us! Awesome! Thanks so much for showing us another one of “Becca’s Bits!” We love them.ReplyCancel
AmyJune 16, 2013 - 7:15 am
Thank You Becca! That was really a great video. TFS.ReplyCancel
colleen howellJune 16, 2013 - 7:31 am
Wow, awesome video. I never thought about doing either one of those techniques but they make perfect sense. Guess that’s why I am not a designer or teacher. I will be using these for sure on my next cards.
THANKSReplyCancel
TheresaJune 16, 2013 - 8:04 am
Love the color, love the saying, absolutely love the card. It needs to be in an exquisite frame and on the wall for everyone to see.ReplyCancel
KarenJune 16, 2013 - 8:05 am
What a great video!!! It sure will cut down on layers when you send a card in the mail but you still have a layered look. I will definitely have to try this. Thanks and hugsReplyCancel
Chris RJune 16, 2013 - 8:41 am
Love love love your cards and thank you for the tutorials. One comment though – Isn’t the frame from Radiant Rectangles instead of Resplendent Rectangles?ReplyCancel
Stunning card Becca. Thank-you for super video tutorial. Nicola xReplyCancel
Sherrie ClarkJune 16, 2013 - 1:24 pm
Great idea Becca…..the Lord continues to bless your talents. Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel
Patricia HowarthJune 16, 2013 - 1:50 pm
Hi Becca, Amazing card, as always, and a fantastic video, brilliant tips and techniques, looking forward to tomorrow too.
Lots of love from Patricia xxReplyCancel
Barbara PhillipsJune 16, 2013 - 4:28 pm
Never thought of this technique so thank you for the wonderful tutorial, your cards are so beautiful!!!ReplyCancel
Shirley L.June 16, 2013 - 8:31 pm
Thank you so much for the video tutorial. I’ve always wondered how to get that border so evenly, too. Looks like I will try it this week. Only thing I need to worry about are my inky fingers! Thanks again.ReplyCancel
Kathy RJune 16, 2013 - 8:50 pm
Thanks so much for the video! I loved the card and wondered how you did it…I finally decided you did it with a matching marker pen. This is so much easier than I had envisioned and I don’t have to buy a matching marker to duplicate it!! Thanks!ReplyCancel
Chris RJune 16, 2013 - 10:27 pm
Becca, since I don’t know the names of the dies I click on yoir links then I can recognize if I have that set of dies or not so I completely understand. :-)ReplyCancel
Denise TrottierJune 17, 2013 - 6:50 am
Thank you so much, Becca, for this video, this is such a great idea and not complicated at all…thank you especially for taking the time to show us all your techniques, it’s really appreciated!!!Hugs…
Denise TrottierReplyCancel
Francie in MontrealJune 17, 2013 - 7:45 am
What a clever technique! Thank you for taking the time to produce this very clear instructional video. I will most definitely add it to my mental tool box of techniques to pull out when appropriate. Oh yes… your card is a delight. A feast for the eyes and brings to mind Wedgewood as one of your other followers mentioned. Pure loveliness!ReplyCancel
I was going to say the same thing as Chris R as I own that set and I ran to check it thinking I don’t remember owning that die, lol lol….however I checked and it is on my wish list, ty for clarifying :) and thanks to Chris R for pointing it out! Absolutely gorgeous card Becca, I love it, I love all your papers and soft colours and inspiring sentiments, I wish I owned them all, lol :)
big inky hugs tc cant wait for your next postReplyCancel
whoops I forgot to say this is a great idea, I usually sit and try to colour the edge with out messing up, I always end up with one little mishap where it isn’t perfect, but not so bad that I would discard it, I will have to try this method, your cards always look so perfect and amazing!!! ty so much for sharing with us, I’ve never seen this method, and I like the first way as I think the second way wastes to much ink :)
I do have an issue though, some of the first dies I bought are leaving a dark edge, looks like rust to me and I always have to ink my edges. I always clean the dies with water, dry them well and let air dry before putting them away in their cases. I can’t figure out why I have this issue and haven’t ever read that anyone else has this problem. Have you? It bothers me, especially since I have so much invested in these dies….but it’s not all of them just a few but it shouldn’t be any!! :) I would call Spellbinders and ask them about it but my hubby changed out phone plan and I don’t have long distance to the States any more, I am in Canada! Maybe I could email them my ?….
well have a great day Becca, ty for all you share with your loyal followers, big inky hugsReplyCancel
Carol PJune 17, 2013 - 9:09 am
I cannot open your video. Is there any way you could send it to me via email? I know you are a very busy lady, but I would greatly appreciate it.ReplyCancel
SusanJune 17, 2013 - 3:01 pm
Thanks so much for your informative, useful video Becca. Can’t wait to try out this technique!ReplyCancel
I watched the videos in reverse order so for me this is “Thanks!” again. So nice to still be learning from the best after all this time. One day, I am actually going to make that 2-piece card you do so often. I love a BIG card!!ReplyCancel
Victoria C.June 18, 2013 - 7:41 pm
Thank You, Becca…great tip for inking around the die cut, and such a beautiful card…Those Spellbinder Radiant Rectangles are on my list to buy this month..thank you for sharing your beautiful creations..I get so inspired…I am going to try and make one like this similiar for my mother in law’s BD coming up next month! so pretty!~:)ReplyCancel
DorothyJune 21, 2013 - 9:16 am
Becca, You are one amazing Lady. Love God’s gift of creativity He has placed inside of you and with it the desire to teach and share with others. Blessings From Orillia, Ontario. CanadaReplyCancel
Marilyn GoddardJune 21, 2013 - 10:14 am
Where do you buy your Neehah white paper?ReplyCancel
Juanita BraunJune 21, 2013 - 10:34 pm
I have never seen the small cutting plates or the small rubber mat. Could you please tell me where I can get them.
JuanitaReplyCancel
Hi Becca,
I also am a great admirer of your card making and tutorials. I am wondering if you could answer a question that I have with radiant rectangles. I cannot get the largest cutout one to actually cut through the paper. I have a Big Kick machine but it cuts all the other ones that I have pretty good. Is there a secret to the way you cut or what do you suppose could be the answer? I don’t want to go to the expense of getting a different cutter at the moment. I have read other peoples posts and a lot of them are having the same problem.
I do understand the you did not manufacture these dies but you work with so many that I wondered if you might have come across something like this before and have found an answer.
Thank you and God blesReplyCancel
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Georgous absolutely!!
Hugs
Mstgane
Ann
lovely ……
Thanks for the heads up, I’m good getting it through email :), but I don’t know what to do about my blog now, oh how I don’t like change :(
Your card is just Gorgeous, such lovely paper and design, terrific layering of the dies, I see I need to get that detailed scallops die now
Becca,
Could you describe “fussycut?” Do you mean cutting out the roses and butterflies by hand?
Mstgane
Ann
Yes Ann, to ‘fussy cut’ is to isolate a motif and cut it out by hand :-)
I didn’t have a die the shape of the roses or butterflies so I simply cut around the edges with a pair of scissors!
Really lovely. I love the vintage feel of this card. The mini doily tucked behind the mulberry roses, along with the fussy cut roses are such beautiful details that give that sense of nostalgia.
Thanks for the info on how to transfer. I was wondering how to do that. I have almost 300 blogs and I sure didn’t want to try to find them all over again. Most appreciated.
Absolutely gorgeous and very vintage looking – love it.
What a lovely card! I’m going to check those digital papers out on etsy. Thanks for sharing.
Bonjour,
Ca fait un bon bout de temps que je vous suis et je voulais quand même vous marquer un petit commentaire pour vous dire que toutes vos cartes, boîtes et autres créations sont toutes plus merveilleuses les unes que les autres.
Je suis très admirative devant votre talent.
Félicitations
ADA
Another stunner, Becca! I’m happy that I won’t be affected by the coming changes to your blog – can’t wait to see what’s up!
You know this card looks like it could be hung on a wall as a masterpiece. Wow, I wish so much the tv people out in tv land would find you and offer you a position to start your own show. I don’t want to be mean but you are a better crafter, teacher and artist than what’s on the do it yourself channel now. HANDS DOWN….. Thanks for letting us know about the change…I don’t want to be lost in blog land either. : )
ANOTHER GORGEOUS CARD BECCA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW!!!!!!!!!!!:)
THANKS for telling us about Blog land….. I would NEVER EVEN KNOW if people like you didn’t say anything! :) It helps to know these things even though, I’m COVERED!!!!;)
HAVE A SUPER DAY!!!!!!!!!!!:)
Not sure why Google is getting rid of reader with all the subscribers — oh well — progress I guess!
Love your beautiful card as always. Have a wonderful day Becca.
What a fabulous card! It’s just got “it”. Not sure what “it” is, other than a special quality than one feels rather than sees. It’s understood that your card has got all the beautiful qualities that we’ve come to enjoy with your artwork. But it’s got something even more. Nice.
Opps, I always end with God bless and I hit the send button too soon, so “God bless” Denice
I’m on email so no problems for me, thank goodness. I love this creation and her papers are beautiful. I love how you mix dies and always get inspired by your cards. Thanks so much!!
Your designs are always “over the top” and that paper is just beautiful!
Love the card. As always you have outdone yourself. The designer paper is wonderful.
I’m on your email list and glad I don’t have to do anything extra. But thanks for the tip on the new reader. All set up now for all the other blogs I like to visit.
What a beautiful creation – and thanks for the trouble of explaining the blog change.
Hugs
Anne (UK) x
Thanks Becca for the info and heads up , I get your posts in my email but yesterdays went to my spam and I have never had that happen so I didn’t get yesterdays post but todays was where it was supposed to be , so do I need to change something? I better go switch over my blogs so I don’t miss anything . As for today’s card it is a MUST make really such a beautiful card !!! and I agree with Denice would love to have a show where you host maybe a youtube show but the TV networks should pick you up . have a Blessed day
This card is beautiful Love looking at your cards. I was wondering how you mail your cards so they don’t ge ruin.
Hi Becca – Every element in your creations merit applause. No detail goes onto the piece without perfect placement. I love every single thing you make. Maybe in ten years I will reach 50% of your capabilities, and to see far outside the usual realm like you do.
I wonder what was going on yesterday ,but glad I can still see your blog I have been foloowing since you started kit collection such a shame it finished ,I wished we had a Micheals stores her in the UK .Melanie UK
If I send you my address and birth date will you make me a card! lol Seriously your cards are sooooo stunning and I just love when your posts pop up in my email :) You are so talented! TFS
I’m a longtime fan and am expecting your Filigree Delight die set to arrive from Amazon today. I have the Radiant Rectangles which I bought because I saw the fabulous cards you made using them. I’m totally thrilled that I can use them not only in cards but to frame my scrapbook journaling blocks. Thank you for your inspiration and God Bless you!
This is just stunning. I love the dp.
Thanks. I love your card is so inspiring. Have a splendidly day. Hugs
Gorgeous!!! Gorgeous, so very gorgeous. OK, and some more gorgeous. This is just such a … GORGEOUS … card. Love every single detail of it. Thank you, Becca!!
Beautiful card. Thanks for sharing. God bless.
always such beautiful work. I admire your talent…
Beautiful card Becca! No surprise there! I love the soft hues on this one. Your sentiments are always touching.
I’m good on the blog thing. I get you through email notifications.
Have a great day!
I probably need to start my own version of “AA”…”amazing paper grace addiction program” :-).. because the first thing I do when I wake up is to look at the email on my phone (conveniently placed on my nightstand) to see if you’ve posted another card ! So love your work. How did you use spellbinder to cut the oval without chopping off the flowers and butterflies? Did you use a shim ?
Another beautiful card. I learn so much from you. I ordered some of Janet’s papers and they are just divine! By “fussy cut” I am assuming you cut the flowers out?
Wow! So gorgeous Becca!
hugs…
Oops, just read the comments. I too use “fussy cuts.”
I really love this card. You do such a great job adding dimension to everything. Love it.
HI Becca, another simply stunning card. I actually posted a question on the previous card and thought I was posting it here. If you can could you please tell me what kind of a printer you use to print out the digital papers. They are just lovely. Thanks so much. Blessings, Linda
Becca you never fail to amaze me with what you come up with. Just love this stunning card. Thanks also for the warning re the blog.
Hugs Trish.
Becca your cards amaze me and put such a smile on my face. This one definitely didn’t disappoint.
Thanks!
Breathtaking Becca!!! Truly inspiring ((hugs)). I’m good with email and also feedly :) Have a great week!!!
Becca your cards are stunning and your blog is my all time favorite. My only compliant is as a direct result of your cards….I spend way too much money, lol.
Thank you for sharing your creativity with all of us.
Cindi
Hi Linda:
Could you possibly check out this recent post – I think it will answer your question… :-)
https://www.amazingpapergrace.com/courage-does-not-always-roar/
There are many alternatives to Feedly. I decided to use The Old Reader (theoldreader.com) as my new blog reader. It is based on a former incarnation of Google Reader, and while it’s not fancy, it suits me just fine. It can import subscriptions from Google Reader, too.
Morning Becca, Love it !! your card is so beautiful, and the digital paper is stunning. Your sentiment, as always, is so poignant, truly beautiful.
Lots of love from Patricia xx
Early this year I recognized that I had to do something to replace Google Reader, it’s sad because it was such a great reader. I’m not a Twitter or Facebook kind of gal and don’t use my tablet for e-mails and such, I’m too afraid if it gets lost or stolen that I will have privacy issues. I’m a PC as they say and use WIndows. So I checked some other readers out and settled on FeedDemon. It works well for me and has been for some time. I got your post yesterday and have had no issues since I started using FeedDemon several months ago. Just an FYI for any readers who are facing the change.
What about Feedblitz? Is that Google? That is how I get all my blogs sent. Your cards are always so gorgeous! I certainly don’t want to miss any of them!
Becca your cards are the prettiest and most elegant I have seen. You are so talented and gifted. Just look at God.
That card is stunning!! I love the brown and cream. I love the verse Turn your face to the light. That could be used for a lot of different cards/occasions. Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful cards. Hugs, Linda
I’m ready to give up. Your designs are soooo inspirational…this one I fell in love with. I have spent about three hours now printing diffferent sizes of the Bellisima which I purchased and I can’t seem to get the right size to use the spellbinders dies. I’m ready to cry too!