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Hello there blog friends! You know how much I love tone on tone, so today I tinkered around to see how far I could take it.  Except for the taupe ink, I think I stuck to the plan!  Cream is my go to color but whether cream on cream or white on white, tone on tone makes my heart sing.  It’s funny because when you take the design paper out of the equation, things get easy for me – not too many choices to make.  My inspiration was this new stamp set by JustRite Papercrafts called Botanical Swirls Labels.    I started out with a 5 1/2″ x 7 1/2″ card base and since I wasn’t using design paper, I thought it a perfect opportunity to create texture with an embossing folder – Spellbinders™ Ornamental Iron.  On top of the texture I layered the smallest template from Spellbinders™ Grand Decorative Ovals One.  Moving up on the stack, you might find this odd, but I loved the dimension added by a Cut, Fold,and Tuck Die – this one is Spellbinders™ Carnival Dream.  Okay, just one more layer (like jenga) . . . on top I positioned the largest template from Spellbinders™ Venetian Motifs. 

Pearls bring just a little bit of a warm glow to the buttery hues of cream.

SUPPLIES I USED
Stamps: JustRite Papercrafts – Botanical Swirls Labels
Paper:  Neenah Classic Crest Natural White
Ink: Amuse – Wheat
Accessories:  Spellbinders™ Ornamental Iron, Spellbinders™ Grand Decorative Ovals One, Spellbinders™ Carnival Dream, Spellbinders™ Venetian Motifs, satin ribbon, Recollections Pearls, button, Prima Lace

And then, because I very, very rarely have anything masculine to show, I set out to make a masculine bookmark.  As much as I wanted to, I resisted the urge for tons of layers – I mean the book has to close, right?  If there are layers and lace and bows, I’m afraid it defeats the purpose and perhaps doesn’t get used.  I found a dark, distressed paper and paired it up with a hefty tassel that I got somewhere on ultra clearance.  I sneaked in one pearl and one embellishment but  I wouldn’t hesitate to give this to one of my guy friends.  “Manly yes, but I like it too”  (don’t pretend you’ve never heard that commercial old timers – I’m showing my age aren’t I? LOL!

SUPPLIES I USED
Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs – Bookmarks – Prayers
Paper: K & Company, DCWV
Ink: Amuse – French Roast
Accessories:  ODBD Custom Spellbinders Compatible Dies – Bookmark Collection,  Spellbinders™ Vintage Lace Accents, Recollections Pearl, Tassel

My heart goes out to the folks over in Lousiana; hoping tomorrow finds you safe and sound.  In the meantime, thanks for stopping by today!!

Posted in >Best of 2012, -For A Friend, Retired Products, Spellbinders Die Templates, |Elegant, |Embossed Cards, |Many Layers
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  • Nadine IllingworthAugust 29, 2012 - 4:15 am

    Love tone on tone. This card would do for any occasion just change sentiment. Good job xxx Looks so expensive but your secret it safe with me lolReplyCancel

  • andreaAugust 29, 2012 - 4:20 am

    Wow what a very beautiful card this is
    Super done
    hugs andreaReplyCancel

  • Christine Harrop, Oxfordshire, UKAugust 29, 2012 - 4:34 am

    Oh Becca, this is absolutely stunning! I have allways loved tone on toone but you have taken it to another level. Also love that bookmark. A very dearr blog friend introduced me to bookmarks a couple of months ago and I just love them now. They make great little gifts. Love from Christine -in a pretty wet UK but my thoughts and prayers are with those in Louisiana. We had a lovely holiday in the southern states a few years ago. xxReplyCancel

  • Ann RobbinsAugust 29, 2012 - 4:34 am

    WOW! Love them both Becca!ReplyCancel

  • Melissa BAugust 29, 2012 - 4:46 am

    Absolutely stunning, so elegant and beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • Stephanie HesterAugust 29, 2012 - 4:56 am

    I love this, so elegant!ReplyCancel

  • ColleenB.August 29, 2012 - 4:57 am

    Gorgeous; both card and bookmark
    ColleenBReplyCancel

  • LesleyAugust 29, 2012 - 5:00 am

    This is absolutely stunning, would never have thought to do cream tone on tone before, you have such amazing ideas, thank you so much for inspiring others and sharing. Can you tell me what machine you use to cut out your Spellbinders as I have no success with my Cuttlebug and am thinking of buying a Big Shot, would appreciate your advice. Thank you.ReplyCancel

  • HettieAugust 29, 2012 - 5:18 am

    You are just too good!! Beautiful creation. Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • JOYCE ANDERSONAugust 29, 2012 - 5:25 am

    OKAY – – Now you’re talking….my favorite has always been tone on tone,
    especiallly —-white or Cream. Annv. cards, no matter what the year
    are sooo GORGEOUS done white on white. Very Tender.

    Keep ’em coming —Love seeing all your designs and creativity.
    Blessings,
    joyceReplyCancel

  • Lisa SackettAugust 29, 2012 - 5:49 am

    You really have a knack for those tone on tone cards — this is another elegant example. And I really like that that bookmark…fab.ReplyCancel

  • Gloria WestermanAugust 29, 2012 - 6:04 am

    Tone on tone is you cup of tea….gorgeous……and I think any man or women would love to have this book mark….tfsReplyCancel

  • Joan FrickerAugust 29, 2012 - 6:10 am

    Beautiful card Becca. Love it!ReplyCancel

  • EileenAugust 29, 2012 - 6:25 am

    Becca, Becca, that card is just stunning! love the colours, the lace and pearls and the sentiment….just everythng about it really. My kinda card.
    LOL EileenReplyCancel

  • MaryannAugust 29, 2012 - 6:45 am

    Oh my goodness, this is so gorgeous Becca, and I just absolutely LOVE it. This card just looks stunning hun and your work on this one is really outstanding. I just soooooo so love it.ReplyCancel

  • Debbie BAugust 29, 2012 - 6:54 am

    Becca you have outdone yourself on these projects. I especially like the first card. Beautiful! I love how you have combined so many facets to it. Hope all is well your way. Have a great and happy day!ReplyCancel

  • FrancineAugust 29, 2012 - 7:21 am

    I just love it !
    Afraid for the Louisianne
    Merci. FrancineReplyCancel

  • TinaAugust 29, 2012 - 7:22 am

    Absolutely love the tone on tone. Your card is just beautiful. Love it Love it.ReplyCancel

  • Katherine LawsonAugust 29, 2012 - 7:34 am

    I love tone on tone too, and your card is stunning. I love all the dies, embossing, lace, everything. It’s gorgeous!

    Love the bookmark too, that tassel is amazing!ReplyCancel

  • Nancy mullinsAugust 29, 2012 - 7:35 am

    Gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • Carol RAugust 29, 2012 - 7:44 am

    Oh My Word! Your tone on tone card is Stunningly Gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • Susi KAugust 29, 2012 - 7:57 am

    Ooooh, Becca, what an absolutely GORGEOUS card. Your cards transcend cardmaking into pure art. You do it every time!ReplyCancel

  • kathy/NorthCarolinaAugust 29, 2012 - 7:57 am

    Oh my gorgeous! That tone on tone white card is beyond stunning…loads of texture (I love the lace in the top left corner) and visual interest…but very restful at the same time. Design perfection!ReplyCancel

  • Kristine VencelAugust 29, 2012 - 8:11 am

    Another stunning creation, Becca! I am also a fan of tone-on-tone. Colors are soooooo much easier to match than patterns. Love that little CFT layer. Certainly is “unexpected”!
    Thanks for sharing your design with all of us. Gets my creativity sparked!ReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenAugust 29, 2012 - 8:27 am

    Oh YES! Tone on Tone is WONDERFUL!!!!!!! And YOU, BECCA do a WONDERFUL JOB with it! WHEW!!!!!!!!! :) Your book mark is WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YEP, I’d like that for myself! SOOOOO PRETTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)ReplyCancel

  • Jean CAugust 29, 2012 - 8:39 am

    Becca,
    I love the tone on tone card. I have been experimenting with white tone on tone this summer but I haven’t tried cream. Your card is so elegant. Thank you for sharing!ReplyCancel

  • Connie C.August 29, 2012 - 8:42 am

    These are both fabulous. The tone on tone card is so uber-rich looking – it could be hung on a wall as artwork! Super stuff!!ReplyCancel

  • Lynn NoeAugust 29, 2012 - 8:47 am

    Both are just gorgeous, Becca! I love the creamy layers and pearls and I love the sentiment used on the bookmark. That tassel is awesome too!ReplyCancel

  • Linda EAugust 29, 2012 - 9:03 am

    Absolutely GORGEOUS!ReplyCancel

  • Jean WarnerAugust 29, 2012 - 9:04 am

    this tone on tone is just too beautiful jeanReplyCancel

  • Joanna MackintoshAugust 29, 2012 - 9:23 am

    Absolutely stunning Becka, so much interest with all those layers.ReplyCancel

  • Claire SAugust 29, 2012 - 9:26 am

    Totally DREAMY! Love the tone on tone! It’s always elegant and you did it up perfectly!ReplyCancel

  • Pattie JnsAugust 29, 2012 - 9:35 am

    beautiful tone on tone, elegant. I love your book mark as well. I am in the process of making them for Christmas. Better think again about adding bows, thanks for the tip……have a good dayReplyCancel

  • Marilyn ClarkAugust 29, 2012 - 9:45 am

    Exquisite. TFS. Have a great day.ReplyCancel

  • Bert RiveraAugust 29, 2012 - 9:48 am

    You just continue to amaze!!!! You have so much talent it must ooze out to those around you! Gorgeous card.ReplyCancel

  • Mary HAugust 29, 2012 - 10:08 am

    Just to say “How beautiful” with the cream card. Nobody does the layers like you do! The bookmark is great as well. TFSReplyCancel

  • ChelseaAugust 29, 2012 - 10:18 am

    Wow, wow, WOW! That tone-on-tone card is so elegant! I just love it!! All my fave things – lace, cream, layers, ribbon, pearls. Put together with your love and creativity, and out comes absolute magic! The bookmark is also fantastic and I know any guy would use it. Just the right amount of bling to enhance it but not feminize it. You little genius, you!ReplyCancel

  • MarisaAugust 29, 2012 - 10:42 am

    I love white on white/cream on cream cards and this one is a beauty!!ReplyCancel

  • CynthiaAugust 29, 2012 - 10:46 am

    Becca, these projects are beautiful. I am working on new projects in my art studio and I am sooooo inspired by you. I wish you lived next door! We would never leave our studios! Many blessings to you, as you are a blessing to me!ReplyCancel

  • EveleneAugust 29, 2012 - 11:21 am

    This is one gorgeous card I will never get tired of looking at. It’s so beautiful. The bookmark as well–I love the sentiment.ReplyCancel

  • Billie TaylorAugust 29, 2012 - 11:22 am

    Absolutely Beautiful!!ReplyCancel

  • vanessa wantingAugust 29, 2012 - 11:52 am

    That is an absolutely gorgeous card! :)ReplyCancel

  • Dianne CAugust 29, 2012 - 12:08 pm

    Gorgeous card. DianneReplyCancel

  • Julie BlakeAugust 29, 2012 - 12:15 pm

    Your tone on tone cards are always amazing – this does not disappoint! I like the book mark too!ReplyCancel

  • Jan CastleAugust 29, 2012 - 12:26 pm

    Your tone on tone card is STUNNING Becca! You truly are amazing!
    Paper Hugs,
    JanReplyCancel

  • TinaHAugust 29, 2012 - 1:02 pm

    In a word -gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • SuziAugust 29, 2012 - 1:02 pm

    Magnificent! So elegant!ReplyCancel

  • AlexandraAugust 29, 2012 - 1:05 pm

    Absolutely stunning. I love your tone on tone card. Gorgeous layers and now you’ve shown me another set of dies I NEED to treat myself to. The bookmark is lovely and the words are beautiful too. AlexandraReplyCancel

  • EffieAugust 29, 2012 - 1:33 pm

    old spice right? lol that’s one is old, anyhoo… love the colors ahhh to create like you, you are my inspiration thanks for all you do to color my world.
    Big hugs!ReplyCancel

  • Sherry LowmasterAugust 29, 2012 - 1:49 pm

    both the card and the bookmark are gorgeous!! I wish I could come up with all the ideas like you do, lol. seriously tho, I really like looking at your cards and creations!ReplyCancel

  • MelanieAugust 29, 2012 - 1:58 pm

    They are both fantastic i did try and make a white one today but it didn`t end up that way .melanieReplyCancel

  • conniecrafterAugust 29, 2012 - 3:09 pm

    Beautiful card and very handsome bookmark!!ReplyCancel

  • AlisonAugust 29, 2012 - 3:10 pm

    I just love what you have achieved with your cream on cream creation It is so elegant Just wish that I had just a part of your vision!ReplyCancel

  • Lori mAugust 29, 2012 - 4:48 pm

    Stunning, so beautiful in every element, wishing you a great success on your new business adventure. Hugs, Lori mReplyCancel

  • SusanAugust 29, 2012 - 5:07 pm

    Lovely card, where did you get that ribbon?ReplyCancel

  • Elizabeth HAugust 29, 2012 - 5:36 pm

    love the tone on tone and your creativity, would love to be a wee mouse and sit on your shoulder and just take it all in! Bless you BeccaReplyCancel

  • BetsyAugust 29, 2012 - 6:03 pm

    Just beautiful, Becca! Love that tone on tone card!! So elegant and a real feast for the eye!ReplyCancel

  • SusanAugust 29, 2012 - 7:58 pm

    Your tone-on-tone card is absolutely gorgeous Becca. Love the masculine bookmark too!ReplyCancel

  • Charlotte ZweigoronAugust 29, 2012 - 9:59 pm

    In my home town of Cincinnati, OH there is a candy store that makes a seasonal candy called “Opera Cream”… that is what this card reminded me of… that fabulous, smooth, creamy yummy-ness. Both of these are lovely!ReplyCancel

  • lacyquilterAugust 29, 2012 - 10:27 pm

    Gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • Connie L. RileyAugust 29, 2012 - 10:42 pm

    Becca,
    The tone on tone card is quite stunning and you’ve inspired me to try this technique. It produces such a gorgeous effect! Thanks for sharing your talent.ReplyCancel

  • Alice RoushiaAugust 29, 2012 - 10:58 pm

    All of your creations just blow me away., They are absolutely gorgeous,. I have one quick question for you…Do you actually give these cards to friends, relatives, etc. or what do you do with them?ReplyCancel

  • VivaceAugust 29, 2012 - 11:20 pm

    Love the tone on tone. Gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • cynthia beynonAugust 29, 2012 - 11:40 pm

    BECCA FELL OFF MY BIKE AND FRACTURED MY HIP. TODAY I FEEL
    LIKE PLAYING COMPUTER.HUSBAND G. OT ME NEW EMAIL SO I AM
    TRYING TO FIND YOUR DAILY BLOGGS. TODAY IS FANTASTIC.
    BUT I DONT HAVE ALL THE DIES YOU USE IT IS BEAUTIFUL AND
    CAN BE USED FOR MANY OCCASIONS.ReplyCancel

  • Cindy GrahamAugust 30, 2012 - 1:23 am

    Beautiful, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)August 30, 2012 - 7:52 am

    Fabulous! Breathtaking! I am in love with your cream on cream. It surpasses beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • LageneAugust 30, 2012 - 5:30 pm

    Great guy bookmark and Gorgeous tone on tone, love all the cuts!ReplyCancel

  • Robin ParkerAugust 30, 2012 - 9:29 pm

    How gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • Carol WAugust 31, 2012 - 7:06 pm

    Be still my heart !!!!! This is jaw dropping beautiful…wow…ReplyCancel

  • Pauline JohnsonSeptember 1, 2012 - 8:35 am

    Love the tone on tone and forget to do that more often.
    Love the simple bookmark as well.ReplyCancel

  • GloriaSeptember 3, 2012 - 6:17 pm

    Your work,Becca, is outstanding! Stunning, gorgeous and my dream is to make a card like Becca!!!! Don’t think it will ever happen!!ReplyCancel

  • Priscilla MigliacciSeptember 6, 2012 - 4:38 pm

    You have been blessed with an incredible talent for creating beauty. Viewing your card creations is like looking at a garden – so much beauty that it makes you want to linger longer and return often. Thank you so much for sharing your amazing art.

    PriscillaReplyCancel

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Delightful, that’s what it is!  There is nothing more delightful than to show up . . . cut where you’re told to cut, glue where you’re told to glue and stamp where you’re told to stamp. Then shazam – you’re done!  That’s what I did today!  All the credit goes to Claire at Waltzingmouse Stamps!  This is exactly what my brain needed and the huge bonus is that I have the sweetest little gift to give to one of my friends with a penchant for gardening.  So, welcome to the August Blog Waltz for Waltzingmouse – this week we’ve been previewing a slew of enchanting new stamp sets and cut files (don’t let this word scare you, I’ll explain).   Here are the sets you can now see in full – here.

Vintage Garden Produce 
Vintage  Garden Flowers
Vintage Seed Packet
Vintage Garden Appleblossom Seeds
Camellia
Opera Tags (and Opera Die Templates)
Little Lanterns
Bright Season
Light of the World Sentiments


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 lots of news to share so you don’t want to miss beginning there) – 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 Tosha’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. A winner gets a free set of their choice of Waltzingmouse stamps. You have until August 26th at 5:59am CST to leave your comment and a winner will be selected and shown on Claire’s Blog on August 28th. Stay tuned, below I’ll tell you your next stop along the hop!!

So, for my project today (made in about an hour) I accessed the cut files that Claire designed to go along with the stamp sets.  What that means is I used my Silhouette Cameo to cut them out, then I stamped on them and constructed the basket according to the instructions that come alone with the files.  The basket template (which is free) was designed to work with the strawberry files we showed  over the last month.  I knew it would work well to hold the seed packets so I simply increased the size by 1 inch.  If you do not have a digital cutter, the pdf files will allow you to print out the files and cut them by hand or with an exacto knife.   The seed packet files are available this month – I’ll edit in a link when I have one.

I picked a sweet double sided paper, cardstock weight, when I cut everything out. I used my favorite My Minds Eye papers (that I hoard).  Honestly this could not have been simpler and I’m always looking for something quick and easy to give as a gift with a small card that makes me feel like I’ve made an crafty accomplishment.  Mission accomplished!  Heading into the weekend, I hope you’re able to get the satisfaction of ticking something off of your list . . . crafty or maybe not so crafty!  

Your next stop is with Clare Buswell – be prepared to ooooh and ahhhh!

SUPPLIES I USED
Stamps: Waltzingmouse Stamps – Vintage Garden Produce, Vintage  Garden Flowers,
Vintage Seed Packet
Paper: My Minds Eye
Ink: Amuse – French Roast, Cranberry
Accessories: Cameo, Ribbon, Recollections Pearls, adhesive

Thanks so much for stopping by, I’ll see you soon!!!

Posted in >Best of 2012, -3D Projects, Spellbinders Die Templates, Waltzingmouse, |Cameo Projects, |Vintage
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  • Sandy in EppingAugust 24, 2012 - 1:24 pm

    Your blog NEVER ceases to amaze me. and today’s entry makes me wish I could bend time and space to have these stamps on my table right now. Well done as always.ReplyCancel

  • PaulineAugust 24, 2012 - 1:29 pm

    A gorgeous box of seed packets, so pretty and what a great gift!ReplyCancel

  • Clare BuswellAugust 24, 2012 - 1:37 pm

    What a gorgeous gift, love the pretty floral paper, perfection, as always!!ReplyCancel

  • Clare BuswellAugust 24, 2012 - 1:38 pm

    I just noticed your link to me actually goes to Tosh, ooops!ReplyCancel

  • linda MunsonAugust 24, 2012 - 1:45 pm

    Well, that is just as cute as can be. What a precious gift.ReplyCancel

  • yvonneAugust 24, 2012 - 1:46 pm

    Wow so pretty!ReplyCancel

  • Miriam PrantnerAugust 24, 2012 - 1:47 pm

    So sweet! I love the basket and those little packets. Looks wonderful!ReplyCancel

  • joan curtisAugust 24, 2012 - 1:49 pm

    but…how do we MAKE the basket?ReplyCancel

  • carolenAugust 24, 2012 - 1:57 pm

    An amazing project and it could be so easily adapted to other themes! Thanks for sharing!ReplyCancel

  • LizaAugust 24, 2012 - 2:01 pm

    A gorgeous project, so very pretty and a perfect gift.

    Liza xReplyCancel

  • suezieAugust 24, 2012 - 2:02 pm

    As always Becca your project is just stunning!ReplyCancel

  • Ann-Marie FlynnAugust 24, 2012 - 2:09 pm

    Your basket and seed packets are just fab- it makes the perfect gift.ReplyCancel

  • Lynne PhelpsAugust 24, 2012 - 2:10 pm

    Lovely! The Cameo is moving up up up on my need to buy list! Your project is lovely!ReplyCancel

  • Kelly SchirmerAugust 24, 2012 - 2:10 pm

    Oh wow, pure elegance, Becca! I just love the basket in the sweet paper you chose. You gals are making it so HARD to resist the Cameo!!! I love the seed packets in PINK!! What a wonderful gift package!ReplyCancel

  • Omega BrooksAugust 24, 2012 - 2:15 pm

    What a nice gift set. I know it will be well enjoyed by your friend.
    Lovely as always.ReplyCancel

  • Kate LAugust 24, 2012 - 2:15 pm

    Love the project Tosh. Thanks for the inspiration.ReplyCancel

  • Lynn WildAugust 24, 2012 - 2:16 pm

    What a lovely gift idea! My crafting this weekend will all involve my wedding in two weeks time – I still have to decorate the cake and make some bunting yet!

    Lynn WildReplyCancel

  • DeniceAugust 24, 2012 - 2:17 pm

    This is adorable and don’t cha just love….. shazam and you’re done. : ) God bless……DeniceReplyCancel

  • Debbie BAugust 24, 2012 - 2:23 pm

    Really cute idea and wonderful work! I love it. Hope you are having a wonderful day and will have a beautiful weekend.ReplyCancel

  • judiAugust 24, 2012 - 2:23 pm

    What a sweet little basket to house the seed packets! Lovely idea!ReplyCancel

  • Wanda McGheeAugust 24, 2012 - 2:28 pm

    Amazing Girlfriend!
    I love it…So elegant! Have a wonderfully blessed weekend! Hugs…ReplyCancel

  • CyndeAugust 24, 2012 - 2:30 pm

    Becca You always make the most beautiful things. (I follow your blog daily.) This gift you have made with the basket and seed packets is so very warm and cozy feeling. Just Gorgeous! Would love to receive such a gift. I’m sure any gardener would. Thing is with the change up of something else in the packets it could be adapted for so many things. Love that you paired it with the basket from last month. Perfect~~ReplyCancel

  • Julia AstonAugust 24, 2012 - 2:31 pm

    I love the papers you used on your wonderful basket Becca! and the seed packs fit so nicely inside – what a beautiful project!ReplyCancel

  • Jill NorwoodAugust 24, 2012 - 2:31 pm

    Beautiful project Becca! Love the MME papers you used. Someone will truly adore receiving this as a gift! Just lovely!ReplyCancel

  • ClaireAugust 24, 2012 - 2:39 pm

    Wow fantastic little basket!! Love the papers you used to create it too :)ReplyCancel

  • Carol E BrookerAugust 24, 2012 - 2:40 pm

    I just love your project, thank you for sharing it.ReplyCancel

  • SharronAugust 24, 2012 - 2:46 pm

    Gorgeous project, Becca! Love the beautiful papers on the basket and the sweet seed packets! This would be a fabulous gift!ReplyCancel

  • Cheryl B.August 24, 2012 - 2:46 pm

    Got the Cameo, now I just need to learn how to use it to full capacity. Your basket is lovely. Perfect gift.ReplyCancel

  • CathyWeberAugust 24, 2012 - 2:46 pm

    I am speechless, and that is really saying something! This is beautiful, love the patterned paper you used and those cute seed packets. Just gorgeous Becca.ReplyCancel

  • Helen BerryAugust 24, 2012 - 2:48 pm

    So beautiful Becca! What a sweet project. Must be so much quicker with a Cameo – but it’s all the wonderful finishing touches that make it amazing!ReplyCancel

  • FrancineAugust 24, 2012 - 3:00 pm

    Whow !
    C’est tellement joli. I love it
    Nice week end.
    FrancineReplyCancel

  • Bonnie SharpAugust 24, 2012 - 3:02 pm

    Simply fabulous Becca! I love having beautiful stamps to work with!ReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenAugust 24, 2012 - 3:23 pm

    HOW PRETTY Becca! :) NICE JOB!!!!!!!!! :)ReplyCancel

  • SusanAugust 24, 2012 - 3:25 pm

    Wow – the basket and those seed packets are just super lovely! I am always amazed at what people with electronic cutters can create with all the files that are available! Of course not everyone can put the gorgeous spin on things that you do Becca.ReplyCancel

  • Ann RobbinsAugust 24, 2012 - 3:31 pm

    You are absolutely right ~ what a lovely little gift idea! Love the basket and the seed packs, the paper embells, etc. etc. Then by now Becca, there is not anything that you do that I don’t love. You are absolutely my favorite designer. Have a good weekend sweetie!
    mstgane
    AnnReplyCancel

  • Deborah FringsAugust 24, 2012 - 3:34 pm

    As you say – a perfect gift for someone who likes gardening! This is so pretty and feminine. Love all the little details.ReplyCancel

  • Theresa. HAugust 24, 2012 - 3:45 pm

    Hi Becca, What a fabulous gift for a gardening friend. I can think of quite a few people who would love to receive one of these & an hour seems very reasonable. I don’t know what I’d do without my silhouette. It is such a time saver. Thanks for sharing this amazing project with us. xReplyCancel

  • Caryn S.August 24, 2012 - 3:48 pm

    Well if I have learned anything from following this blog it’s that the stamps and the diecuts and all the other elements don’t matter, it’s being able to put them together in a pleasing way that counts. Becca you never fail to do this! That is real talent.ReplyCancel

  • Helen LeBrettAugust 24, 2012 - 4:15 pm

    Can you say “pinning”? I LOVE that little basket!!! Great inspiration: thanks!!!ReplyCancel

  • kathy/NorthCarolinaAugust 24, 2012 - 4:17 pm

    This is so precious! I love how vintage and girly it is. The seed packet cards are astonishingly beautiful! I wish I had time to hop…but I have to hop to the kitchen and get dinner going! Thanks, Becca…beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • AshaAugust 24, 2012 - 4:18 pm

    The perfect gift for a gardening buddy. Love that dinky little basketReplyCancel

  • JeanetteAugust 24, 2012 - 4:18 pm

    Beautiful papers and project, love it all! :)ReplyCancel

  • ChelseaAugust 24, 2012 - 4:31 pm

    Oh, how lovely!! That is a charming gift. Thank you for sharing the instructions on how to create this – you always have such great ideas !ReplyCancel

  • LisaAugust 24, 2012 - 4:51 pm

    Beautiful project and a lovely gift.ReplyCancel

  • Renee LAugust 24, 2012 - 5:03 pm

    I think delightful sums this up pretty well! :)
    It’s gorgeous…
    and anyone would love to receive this beauty! :)ReplyCancel

  • Dottie DavisAugust 24, 2012 - 5:03 pm

    What a delightful little basket especially with the Seed Packets inside. The paper is so delightful and sweet. Your friend will be so thrilled to receive it.ReplyCancel

  • Pattie JnsAugust 24, 2012 - 5:08 pm

    WOW! this basket is amazing. What a wonderful idea as a gift. with the seed packet too. Or candy, or note cards. beautifully done. I am afraid I don’t have the cameo cutter but do love this idea. thanks for sharing your loving gift……..hugs and blessingsReplyCancel

  • EmilyAugust 24, 2012 - 5:24 pm

    Cute gift idea! Now all I need is a Cameo…yeah I don’t dream big!ReplyCancel

  • DelamaAugust 24, 2012 - 5:27 pm

    Hi, I like the basket you made. Thank you for sharing.
    Have a great day :)
    DelamaReplyCancel

  • Sherian DixonAugust 24, 2012 - 5:29 pm

    Such an adorable basket and gift. You always amaze me.ReplyCancel

  • DianalAugust 24, 2012 - 5:46 pm

    What a great project. Love the little basket too. Someone will be really happy to receive anything in that basket … jewellry, gift card, candy, note cards, … thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Marlena McDeavittAugust 24, 2012 - 5:53 pm

    Wow, Becca, this is a wonderful gift!ReplyCancel

  • Rebecca EdnieAugust 24, 2012 - 5:58 pm

    This basket is adorable. Gonna have to check out those cut files!ReplyCancel

  • Michel EAugust 24, 2012 - 6:10 pm

    Gorgeous project.

    craftymom205 at yahoo dot comReplyCancel

  • PollyAugust 24, 2012 - 6:13 pm

    Your adorable basket and the seed packets are just precious! You always have something special on your blog Becca!ReplyCancel

  • Kathy SAugust 24, 2012 - 6:14 pm

    this set is beautiful- love the way you used the basket- thanks for sharingReplyCancel

  • christiAugust 24, 2012 - 6:17 pm

    waltzing along. cute basket and cards. isn’t it nice to just have an easy day. just the right gift.ReplyCancel

  • Nadine IllingworthAugust 24, 2012 - 6:19 pm

    So pretty and cute xReplyCancel

  • TheresaAugust 24, 2012 - 6:51 pm

    Love this basket. So many things you can do with it.ReplyCancel

  • Melissa LaddAugust 24, 2012 - 6:52 pm

    So soft, and sweet and gorgeous! Love the basket of seed packets!ReplyCancel

  • SoniaAugust 24, 2012 - 7:03 pm

    Another great project! I love making little card sets and finding (or making) a cute holder for them is an added challenge at times, but this basket is a great option and an easy one at that- love it!ReplyCancel

  • MimiAugust 24, 2012 - 7:05 pm

    OMG that is so beautiful! I would love to be receiving that gift basket from you! You’re just truly amazing!ReplyCancel

  • KimberlyAugust 24, 2012 - 7:12 pm

    Wow! Yet another gorgeous project! Can you please tell me which MME collection your paper comes from? I absolutely love and adore the little rosebuds on it! I’d love to be able to collect (hoard) this paper too!

    Thanks so much!
    Hugs :)
    KimberlyReplyCancel

  • TeresaAngelinaAugust 24, 2012 - 7:22 pm

    How clever! And pretty too!ReplyCancel

  • LageneAugust 24, 2012 - 9:01 pm

    Gorgeous basket & cards!ReplyCancel

  • Marilyn in E-TownAugust 24, 2012 - 9:18 pm

    Oh Becca, what a precious gift to give, your friend who loves to garden is going to feel so loved!!!

    As you can tell I’m in love with this project, the colors, that paper (I so understand why you horde it), the seed packages. Just all around lovely!!

    Thank you for sharing and have a wonderful weekend!ReplyCancel

  • DaviAugust 24, 2012 - 9:20 pm

    Love the little basket with the seed packs :)ReplyCancel

  • Joyce M.August 24, 2012 - 9:32 pm

    Such a stunning project. I love that basket.ReplyCancel

  • Claire SAugust 24, 2012 - 9:38 pm

    I’d LOVE to receive this…gorgeous! TFSReplyCancel

  • Jo Anna GrimsleyAugust 24, 2012 - 9:39 pm

    What an lovely set. The little basket is so sweet. Thanks for sharingReplyCancel

  • Claire SAugust 24, 2012 - 9:51 pm

    Suggestion Becca…can your team please post a list of the stops on the hop so we can judge whether or not we will be able to get through the number of entries? Also, the stop after Mona, I was unable to find the next post?
    ThanksReplyCancel

  • RebekkaAugust 24, 2012 - 11:08 pm

    wow..this is just stunning. Love the design of the basket and love the design paper.ReplyCancel

  • BarbaraAugust 24, 2012 - 11:09 pm

    Oh Becca, this is so beautiful. I just stared at it for a long time. Love the DP, the seed packet stamps,,,,everything! Your are so talented. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. HugsReplyCancel

  • Lorrayne IngramAugust 24, 2012 - 11:12 pm

    That basket is so cute. I loved it immediately.ReplyCancel

  • Mary GutierrezAugust 24, 2012 - 11:40 pm

    What an adorable basket…too cute! Love the paper you picked outReplyCancel

  • Kim HegginsAugust 24, 2012 - 11:42 pm

    Just too cute…love that sweet little basket…just too cute.ReplyCancel

  • Donna M.August 25, 2012 - 6:40 am

    Lovely project Becca! You just make it look so easy. Anyone would love to receive this beauty. I think I’d keep the basket forever. Every time I go back & view it, I see another detail that I just love!ReplyCancel

  • Sue DAugust 25, 2012 - 7:13 am

    Such a sweet basket to go along with the seed packets!ReplyCancel

  • Tanja S.August 25, 2012 - 8:27 am

    Lovely seed packets and basket Becca, great that you did it in under an hour too!ReplyCancel

  • conniecrafterAugust 25, 2012 - 8:45 am

    oh that is gorgeous, the papers are perfect and such a lovely display to give a gift!!ReplyCancel

  • Diana NguyenAugust 25, 2012 - 10:18 am

    That paper is perfect! And I love the little detail on the handle of the basket – it just adds so much elegance and oomph to the basket.ReplyCancel

  • Judy WorleyAugust 25, 2012 - 12:32 pm

    What a beautiful gift for your friend! Love it!!ReplyCancel

  • CharmaineAugust 25, 2012 - 1:19 pm

    Lovely basket of WMSCCC goodness, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • Denise BryantAugust 25, 2012 - 1:21 pm

    Gorgeous project! What a lovely gift!
    DeniseBReplyCancel

  • MelitaAugust 25, 2012 - 1:24 pm

    beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • MichelleAugust 25, 2012 - 5:07 pm

    Wow! How beautiful! Awesome giveaway! I would love to win. I would have a hard time choosing! :)ReplyCancel

  • Belinda LangnerAugust 25, 2012 - 6:30 pm

    This is so awesome! Love the basket! So pretty!ReplyCancel

  • Margaret CAugust 26, 2012 - 10:01 am

    Fabulous !!ReplyCancel

  • Dilice BayleyAugust 26, 2012 - 12:44 pm

    Thank you for the inspiration you give to so many of us!ReplyCancel

  • Vicky SchmidtAugust 26, 2012 - 2:06 pm

    Love your basket. My granddaughter would love for me to seat with her & do this project.ReplyCancel

  • Pat KAugust 26, 2012 - 9:16 pm

    Your work is simply awesome! Love it!ReplyCancel

  • MaryannAugust 27, 2012 - 2:04 am

    WOW this is just soooo gorgeous Becca. I just love how you´ve made this little cute basket here, sooooo gorgeous. You are just making so stunning work always hun, and I love to watch it.ReplyCancel

  • Lynne IbergAugust 30, 2012 - 12:24 am

    Love all your cards Becca, but, like you I love tone on tone! So elegant, you are such an inspiration to so many. Thankyou.ReplyCancel

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Hi there blog friends, I have new stamps on my desk – what better reason to get inky!!  Today I’m using a Waltzingmouse Stamps set called Vintage Garden Appleblossoms and all the companion stamps are dreamily vintage.  Today the design team are showing several different sets that go along with the Seed Packet Frame.  I cut my largest layer using  Spellbinders™ Resplendent Rectangles and then the layer right behind the seed packet is made with Spellbinders™ Decorative Labels Eight.  I seamed my cardbase together for my 5″ x 7″ card so to camoflage the seam, I simply added the border from Spellbinders™ Vintage Lace Accents to the top of the card!

The small sentiment from the set is as sweet as can be.  I snagged Spellbinders™ Back to Basics Tags to cut out.

There’s lots going on, so be sure to stop by the rest of the Design Team to see what they dreamed up today!

SUPPLIES I USED
Stamps: Waltzingmouse Stamp – Vintage Garden Appleblossom Seeds
Paper: DCWV, The Paper Studio, Kraft Paper
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black
Accessories: Spellbinders™ Decorative Labels Eight, Spellbinders™ Back to Basics Tags, Spellbinders™ Vintage Lace Accents, seam binding, leaf pin,  Recollections Pearls

Be sure to peek in to see what the rest of the designers are up to!!

Fabulous Design Team Creations
1. Anya Schrier 7. Kelly Schirmer
2. Becca Feeken You’re Here 8. Laurie Schmidlin
3. Bonnie Sharp 9. Lynn Mercurio
4. Belinda Chang Langner 10. Tosh Leyendekker
5. Julia Aston 11. Claire Brennan – Owner
6. Jennifer Holmes

Thanks so much for stopping by sweet friends, so grateful for the kinds words you’ve so generously shared! I’ll see you soon!!!

Posted in *Decorative Labels Eight, *Resplendent Rectangles, Spellbinders Die Templates, Waltzingmouse, |Vintage
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  • MaryannAugust 21, 2012 - 3:02 am

    Another gorgeous creation here Becca, soooooo beautiful work here again. Just awesome.ReplyCancel

  • Jill NorwoodAugust 21, 2012 - 3:25 am

    Becca this card is so beautiful! Loving these new images from WMS! Can’t wait to see more of the release over the next few days! :)ReplyCancel

  • JeanetteAugust 21, 2012 - 3:26 am

    Very beautiful Becca, love the color combination and lacy accents. Thank you for sharing your wonderful ideas and beauty with us, God bless you!ReplyCancel

  • ColleenB.August 21, 2012 - 3:28 am

    Stunning; Simply stunning cardReplyCancel

  • Karen WallaceAugust 21, 2012 - 3:50 am

    Wow this is gorgeous, I’m not familiar with these stamps but I love this. I may have to check them out.ReplyCancel

  • Lynn WildAugust 21, 2012 - 3:51 am

    Ooooh this is so pretty! I shall be buying this WMS set for sure.

    Lynn WildReplyCancel

  • suezieAugust 21, 2012 - 3:55 am

    Becca I love the vintage feel of your seed stampin – I gift flowers all the time so I need this set – such lovely sentiments too. HugsReplyCancel

  • Cammie MurphreeAugust 21, 2012 - 4:56 am

    Your card is a stunning showcase for this beautiful new stamp set.ReplyCancel

  • Ann RobbinsAugust 21, 2012 - 5:45 am

    Very, very pretty Becca!
    Mstgane
    AnnReplyCancel

  • KathiAugust 21, 2012 - 5:56 am

    Oh wow… this looks really great, love the color combination.
    XX KathiReplyCancel

  • Kathy SAugust 21, 2012 - 6:03 am

    what a beautiful card love all the little touches and great coloursReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)August 21, 2012 - 6:08 am

    It’s simple gorgeous, Becca. I have a big soft spot for vintage design and you aced this one.ReplyCancel

  • Deborah FringsAugust 21, 2012 - 6:32 am

    Absolutely beautiful! Fabulous image, lovely layers – gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • RebekkaAugust 21, 2012 - 7:05 am

    This is gorgeous.ReplyCancel

  • Julia AstonAugust 21, 2012 - 7:08 am

    what beautiful colors on your die cut framings for this lovely seed packet Becca! Your sentiment oval looks so sweet on the ribbon!ReplyCancel

  • Denise BryantAugust 21, 2012 - 7:08 am

    Gorgeous! Love the rich colors and all the layers! Lovely image!
    DeniseBReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenAugust 21, 2012 - 7:21 am

    I THINK Seed Packet stamps are ALL THE RAGE here lately! I’ve seen them EVERYWHERE! :) Your card looks SUPER! LOVE the colors & ALL the little elements you’ve added!!!!!!!! LOVE the graph paper for one of the layers AND you even did a Spellbinders die with it! Up close, IT REALLY LOOKS GOOD!!!!!!!!!! (I don’t know WHAT has drawn me to that piece, it just looks NEAT! lol )ReplyCancel

  • Deanne @ Three TreesAugust 21, 2012 - 7:46 am

    Another stunning creation!!!

    Deanne :)ReplyCancel

  • MickieAugust 21, 2012 - 7:52 am

    WOW that is just gorgeous!!ReplyCancel

  • Lynn MercurioAugust 21, 2012 - 8:04 am

    So beautiful, Becca! I love the little tag you added to your bow…a brilliant idea.ReplyCancel

  • JanaAugust 21, 2012 - 8:39 am

    Such a beautiful creation!ReplyCancel

  • Bonnie SharpAugust 21, 2012 - 8:46 am

    Gorgeous Becca!ReplyCancel

  • conniecrafterAugust 21, 2012 - 8:55 am

    so pretty, love the framing/layering of dies and the tag looks great on the bow!ReplyCancel

  • Vickie ZAugust 21, 2012 - 9:26 am

    Gorgeous!!! Love the stamp and sentiment tag is perfect!ReplyCancel

  • Marybeth L.August 21, 2012 - 9:33 am

    Such a beauty ! Love the frames, the flowers and your soft coloring and colors. Beautiful bow too.ReplyCancel

  • Ree DonnellyAugust 21, 2012 - 9:36 am

    Just beautiful, Becca!!!ReplyCancel

  • LageneAugust 21, 2012 - 9:39 am

    WOW! Another Gorgeous card, I love the multiple layers of framing!ReplyCancel

  • Millie SpeckAugust 21, 2012 - 9:49 am

    Oh Becca, I LOVE this card. I just opened the site and went…oh wow…. I don’t know what it is….an overall effect for me. So the combination of colors, textures, sayings is just right for this grammy. Thank you for all your inspiration. Hugs from NebraskaReplyCancel

  • Marilyn in E-TownAugust 21, 2012 - 10:08 am

    Beautiful card, love the Spellbinder dies you used, the pearls and of course your bow, your cards are ALWAYS so gorgeous!!!ReplyCancel

  • ChelseaAugust 21, 2012 - 10:13 am

    Wow, that is just beautiful! The vintage look is lovely.ReplyCancel

  • Julie SAugust 21, 2012 - 10:21 am

    This is so frilly and pretty.ReplyCancel

  • Scrappy PamAugust 21, 2012 - 10:26 am

    You always have such wonderful inspirations for showcasing new products. The colors of this card are lovely. Loving the border at the top with just a few pearls for accent! Wonderful!ReplyCancel

  • CynthiaAugust 21, 2012 - 10:39 am

    I love the vintage seed packets! My friend, Carmen, just gave me a CD full of her seed packet photos. I can’t wait to get started with them! Your creation is beautiful, Becca. I am always inspired to create after viewing your work. Many blessings! ~CynthiaReplyCancel

  • EveleneAugust 21, 2012 - 10:45 am

    Such a lovely and attractive card. The border and the vintage stamp are just beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • Jean CAugust 21, 2012 - 10:49 am

    Who doesn’t want to start a garden when they see this beautiful card with the vintage seed packet. Love your card and all the elements of it!ReplyCancel

  • Jan GarberAugust 21, 2012 - 10:49 am

    Beautiful, I love the tiny tag! Vintage…ahhh…love it all.ReplyCancel

  • Linda ClarkAugust 21, 2012 - 1:22 pm

    How lovely. I like the idea of the craft cardstock with the mauve. How elegant even with the craft cardstock. You seem to make anything beautiful. We all learn from you each and every day. Your site is always the first one to get looked up. The joy you spread over us all. Thanks for sharing. Hugs, LindaReplyCancel

  • PeggySAugust 21, 2012 - 2:27 pm

    Beautiful card. I love the pink and cream/beige color combination.
    God bless,
    Peggy AllenReplyCancel

  • LianneAugust 21, 2012 - 5:08 pm

    Gorgeous as always, but you know what struck me the minute I saw this card…. the line of angels holding hands along the top. Maybe it is just me but that is what I see. AWESOME. Now.. gotta find and buy that die set:)
    Huge cyber hugs Becca, may you be blessed every dayReplyCancel

  • kathy/NorthCarolinaAugust 21, 2012 - 5:29 pm

    I love what you did with this fabulous vintage stamp! The coloring is so soft and pretty, and the little tag on the bow is the icing on the cake. Just gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • Julia BickleAugust 21, 2012 - 6:59 pm

    Hi Becca – another beautiful card! And something else I want to comment about. Your photography! I love the staging! Please share, do you use a light box, or some other crafty idea to get the lighting just perfect?ReplyCancel

  • Marilyn ClarkAugust 21, 2012 - 8:53 pm

    Beautiful card! Thanks for sharing your amazing talent with us.ReplyCancel

  • Jan CastleAugust 21, 2012 - 11:13 pm

    Such a pretty card Becca! Wonderful color combo!!!
    Paper Hugs,
    JanReplyCancel

  • SusanAugust 22, 2012 - 1:06 pm

    Love these vintage stamps and your lovely card!ReplyCancel

  • Jennifer ThiessenAugust 23, 2012 - 10:09 am

    Absolutely LOVING the lantern stamp! Do you know where in BC Canada it might be sold?ReplyCancel

  • Pattie JnsAugust 23, 2012 - 11:22 am

    Beautiful card with seeds of love. gorgeous.ReplyCancel

  • caroleAugust 23, 2012 - 6:32 pm

    OMG i love this. i must check out these stamps. i love the seed packet. great ideas. thankyou for sharing your lovely workReplyCancel

  • Belinda LangnerAugust 25, 2012 - 6:33 pm

    Lovely!ReplyCancel
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