 
Welcome to the Waltzingmouse Stamps June Release. This is preview Day2 and the design team is previewing quite a few new sets. I went with a brown and cream card today because I’m using a crackle background stamp. Since it is a reverse background, I stamped with Versamark and embossed with clear ink then rubbed Tea Dye ink in the crevices to highlight the crackle. The mini measures 2-5/8″ x 3-3/8″ which was just the right size for the interior of one of my die layers.
So to recap my layers from the bottom up, I started with a card base of 5-1/2″ x 4-1/2″ , foam tape, die cut layer with Spellbinders A2 Filigree Delight, foam tape, die cut layer with Spellbinders Decorative Labels Eight, foam tape, die cut layer with Spellbinders Window Two, die cut layer with Spellbinders Labels Eight with sentiment. After all was put together, the corners were embellished with Spellbinders Moroccan Accents. Flowers and ribbon added on appropriate layers.
| SUPPLIES I USED |
Stamps: Waltzingmouse Stamps – Reverse Crackle Background Mini, Light of the World
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Natural White Smooth 80 lb Cardstock, EKS – Acorn
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black, Tea Die Distress Ink, Versamark
Accessories: Spellbinders A2 Filigree Delight, Spellbinders Decorative Labels Eight, Spellbinders Labels Eight, Spellbinders Window Two, Spellbinders Moroccan Accents, Recollections Pearls, May Arts Silk Ribbon, Mulberry Flowers, Clear Embossing Powder, Maya Roads Trinket Pin, Becca’s Bow Maker |
Many of the other ladies have creations to show you today, I hope you pop over and visit them. Also don’t forget that Google Reader goes away in two days. If you are currently subscribed in a reader I hope you’ll verify your subscripton and make sure your selections are save with a new reader. Have a fantastic day and I’ll see you tomorrow.
Posted in *Amazing Paper Grace - Filigree Delight - A2, *D-Lite - Window Two, *Decorative Labels Eight, *Labels (08) Eight, *Moroccan Accents, -Encouragement, :Brown, :Cream, Waltzingmouse, |Elegant, |Many Layers
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.
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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.
| SUPPLIES I USED |
Stamps: Lizzie Ann Designs – Him in Our Heart
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Natural White Smooth 80 lb,, By Digital Paper – Bellissima
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black
Accessories: Spellbinders 5 x 7 Detailed Scallops,Spellbinders Classic Ovals LG, Spellbinders Radiant Rectangles, Spellbinders Floral Ovals, May Arts Silk Ribbon, Recollections Pearls, Michael’s Dollar Bin Cream Mini Doilies, Darice Pearls, Mulberry Roses Becca’s Bow Maker |
Goodness, that’s a long post . . . it’s ramping up to be a busy week. I’ll be back tomorrow!
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.
My Get Well card was created using Spellbinders Grand Squares and embellished with sentiments from JustRite Papercrafts – Chicken Soup Labels Four. I embossed with Spellbinders Dainty Dots and created my card base using the technique I’ve shown you for Spellbinders Hinged Card Bases. If you’re interested in the same technique for Creating Plain Card Bases, I originally did this technique back in February 2011 and you can see my older video —>HERE. On top of this card base I added Spellbinders Adorning Squares, topped it with Spellbinders Blossom Tags and Accents, added Spellbinders Venetian Motifs and on the inside used Get Well Labels Twenty , embellishing with Spellbinders Venetian Accents.
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.
| SUPPLIES I USED |
Stamps: JustRite Papercrafts – Chicken Soup Labels Four (Outside), Get Well Labels Twenty (Inside)
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Smooth Natural White 80lb,
Ink: Amuse – Heather
Accessories:Spellbinders Grand Squares, Spellbinders Dainty Dots, Spellbinders Adorning Squares, Spellbinders Blossom Tags and Accents, Spellbinders Venetian Motifs, Get Well Labels Twenty, Spellbinders Venetian Accents, Ribbon flowers, May Arts Silk Ribbon, Recollections Pearls, Want2Scrap Pearls, Maya Roads Trinket Pin, Becca’s Bow Maker |
Hugs friends, I’m tickled to be a part of your online journey. Everyday is finding me so inspired and I hope you are too!
Posted in *Blossom Tags and Accents, *Grand Squares, *Spellbinders - Adorning Squares, *Venetian Accents, *Venetian Motifs, -Get Well, :Cream, :Purple, Retired Products, ^Dainty Dots, |Elegant, |Embossed Cards, |Many Layers
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I’m always amazed at how extremely clever and talented you are. This is just another example of your wonderful creativity. You never, ever disappoint! I love the colors and layers you used in your card for today! Thanks for sharing your gift of crafting.
Oh my goodness! What a lovely card. I just love the brown tone you used so rich looking! Beautiful verses and will have a ball later today with the blog hop!!
Hugs
Mstgane
Ann
Becca,
This is a beautiful card. I love your cards, and am so grateful you share them with us. Thanks.
Lovely coffee colours – wish I could tie bows like you can.. I’ve been told you have to tell the ribbon who’s boss -(not literally – that would be mad – but treat it firmly I mean) I do that but it doesn’t believe me and does it’s own thing – the tails stick out at odd angles, or the bit in the middle is all twisted and scrunched up – not flat and perfect like yours. I have bow envy I think. Happy weekend! Off to shout at some ribbon…
Oh Becca, your layering is second to none! The way you layer so many different dies is superb! Gorgeous card. Christine xx
Good morning. Your card is elegant, beautiful and creative. Very inspiring. Thanks
What a beautiful card. It is so elegant. I like look at your cards because it show me how to use spellbinders which I also like to use.
Hugs to you.
Gorgeous composition of die cuts and colors Becca – the crackle looks lovely there!
LOOOOOOOOOOVE that Taupe Becca!!!!!!!!!! Your card is GORGEOUS!!:)
What a beautiful card Becca. The colours are so rich. Hugs Rita xxx
Such a pretty card. I love that saying!!!
I love these colors and the designs you put together on this one, it is pinned for sure. But who am I kidding I pin all your cards.
LOVE ALL THOSE LAYERS IN FAB COLOURS OF COFFEE AND CREAM.
BRILL JOB XXX
Oh my stars! This is one of my all-time Becca favourites. The rich colours, beautiful background, the fabulous Becca bow, the creative layering, and lovely verse. It doesn’t get any better than this.
So very beautiful. Really like this cream and taupe color combo. Wish I could layer those S/Binders as creatively as you do!! TFS
Another gorgeous creation here again Becca. Really beautiful work as always hun. Have a wonderful week-end and loads of great fun too.
Lovely card, Becca. I think the crackle background is wonderful! Thank you for the inspiration!
Wow! This is a work of art.
Look at all those yummy die cuts and gold crackle! So elegant!
Becca I will very grateful for the tutoriel of the tutu card how you make the tutu… I will make something like that for my niece too.Thank you so much for sharing all the beautiful creation. I love all of them. Ginette Québec Canada
Gorgeous card! love all the lacy layers!
Stunningly gorgeous as always Becca! :)
Love all the gorgeous layers…
and the crackle just adds that something extra! :)
WOE what a beautiful card, love bathe colors, ribbon, bow and especially the flowers!!!
Am loving the coffee and cream combination. Gorgeous.
Hugs
Anne (UK) x
Love the colour combo Becca – the crackle stamp is so effective as is the window die set on it’s side (hadn’t thought of that!!) tfs.
Hugs
Heather (UK)
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Wow! When I think your lovely cards cannot get any better, you take another step up by adding crackle. So amazingly fabulously gorgeous!!!
Brown, cream, ribbons,and bows…and these are a few of my favorite things !
All pulled together with Waltzingmouse …lovely!
This is beautiful! I love the color combination you used. You must have so much fun playing with all the dies and layering everything. Gorgeous!
Blessings,
Michelle