Sending Handmade Birthday Wishes

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What a glorious day!  I’m a busy as a bee today but wanted to stop for a moment to share a card with you.  January seems to be the birthday month – I can count about five that I need to get ready for – so I churned out one this morning.   Don’t you love for your friends to get your personal handmade cards for their special day?  If you ask me, there’s no better feeling than to open that mail and get that surprise.  I hope my friend likes this one!!

I have an admission to make – check it off under the “frugal” column.  I dipped into the Prima stash again and pulled out this trim of roses that has nine roses linked together.  I thought it would make a perfect flower so I gathered it on the edges and cinched it up.  Well…..the card backing that the trim came on was entirely too pretty to throw away, so that’s what I’m using on my card.  It’s sitting under the flower.  I simply cut it using Spellbinders Big Scalloped Borderabilities Petite and mounted it on the left side of the card.

HOW IT’S MADE

1.  Make Card Base from cream – mine is 5½” x 7″
2.  Layer with paper and mat slightly smaller than base. Adhere with foam tape
3.  Layer with paper and mat at least 1? smaller than previous. Adhere with foam tape.
4.  On left side of card space five large pearls vertically.
5.  Cut/emboss Fleur-de-Lis Pendant
6.  Stamp stamp sentiment then cut/emboss with Labels Seventeen.
7.  Cut/emboss larger Labels Seventeen then stack last three elements using foam tape.
8.  Adhere Fleur directly to right side of card.
9.  Take panel and cut/emboss using Big Scalloped Borderabilities Petite die.
10.Tie ribbon, affix flower and adhere to card base using foam tape.
SUPPLIES I USED
Stamps: Inkadinkado, Prima
Paper: Bazzill
Ink: Versafine Vintage Sepia, Antique Linen Distress Ink
Accessories: Spellbinders Labels Seventeen, Spellbinders Fleur de Lis Pendant, Spellbinders Big Scalloped Borderabilities Petite, Prima Roses, Seam tape, Pearls

I have not forgotten about Double Play.  I’ll be back later on tonight with the winner and I’ll share the poem that I pulled the words from.  A-ha!!  I know you all wondered how I came up with the words, lol!!  If you want to venture a guess about the poem, leave a comment and give me your guess.  I make it hard for you to google these things (wink), but some of you may figure it out.

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  • Bev J.January 7, 2011 - 5:11 pm

    Very pretty-I like salvaging what I can from cards, packaging, etc. Love being green!ReplyCancel

  • SusanJanuary 7, 2011 - 5:13 pm

    LOVE your card Becca! TFS.ReplyCancel

  • Anne ( Midlands UK)January 7, 2011 - 5:14 pm

    Hi Becca that is a beautiful card. Like you I have a lot of birthdays in January. Have been busy this afternoon making a card for one of the ladies in the cardmaking group I go to. I just wish I could come up with such inspired cards as yours are. Well I must keep practising. Thankyou for all that you so kindly share with us. God Bless . Anne xReplyCancel

  • Cally YatesJanuary 7, 2011 - 5:15 pm

    Hi Becca
    Love the card, but have no idea about the poem.
    I expect I shall be annoyed with myself when you “explain” all.
    Hugs
    Cally (from across the Pond) xReplyCancel

  • Linda EJanuary 7, 2011 - 5:18 pm

    Becca, this card is by far one of your most beautiful creations to date! The way the piece under the flowers coordinated with the beautiful flower bow you made on me was not lost on me. I eagerly searched your post to see who made it and got a marvelous surprise!!!ReplyCancel

  • JessicaJanuary 7, 2011 - 5:20 pm

    This is beautiful, I love your flower and bow.ReplyCancel

  • Olga JewellJanuary 7, 2011 - 5:21 pm

    this card is breath taking! I sat with my mouth open just staring at it, it’s beautiful!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Sheila BartlettJanuary 7, 2011 - 5:23 pm

    Oh Becca your friend had better love that card, it sure is a Beauty as usual your Art is Exceptional! Thanks for sharing
    Hugs, SheilaReplyCancel

  • ColleenB.January 7, 2011 - 5:29 pm

    Oh my, another stunning card. Absolutely Beautiful Becca

    Irish toast
    In the New Year, may your right hand always be stretched out in friendship, never in want.

    Becca, this doesn’t happen to be the poem that the words where from now would it be?
    ‘And I said to the man who stood at the gate of the year:
    Give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown.
    And he replied: Go out into the darkness
    and put your hand into the hand of God.
    That shall be to you better than light, and safer than a known way.’

    If so, I have this framed and hanging on my wall.
    ColleenReplyCancel

  • JackieJanuary 7, 2011 - 5:30 pm

    This has to be one of my favorite cards that you have done. The flower made with those rosettes is beautiful. At first I thought it was torn fabric..Amazing..So happy you are back in that craft room. Take care.ReplyCancel

  • Debby WalkerJanuary 7, 2011 - 5:31 pm

    This has been fun…thanks for all the inspiration…ReplyCancel

  • SuziJanuary 7, 2011 - 5:33 pm

    I love your re-cyling! My family knows never to throw away any even-slightly pretty or interesting paper, cardboard, foil, etc., until it has passed over my craft table. My daughter-in-law saved the wrapping paper from a package she got from Japan. Does she know how to win my heart, or what? LOL!ReplyCancel

  • Jean MacraeJanuary 7, 2011 - 5:33 pm

    You are an inspirationReplyCancel

  • Phyllis M.January 7, 2011 - 5:35 pm

    Could the poem possibly be The Gate of The Year in 1908 by Minnie Louise Haskins? Absolutely love your beautiful card. Totally amazing.ReplyCancel

  • cynthiaJanuary 7, 2011 - 5:36 pm

    Inspiring!ReplyCancel

  • Pam AustinJanuary 7, 2011 - 5:37 pm

    Hi Becca,
    It has been some time since I last looked at your blog but that only means that there were that many more completely beautiful cards to gaze upon. I first saw your work in Paper Crafts or CardMaker magazine maybe over a year ago and I have to tell you that I think you are so phenomenally talented! Your work is nothing short of absolutely gorgeous and your use of die-cuts, placement, ribbons and color choices are always awe-inspiring. It is a total treat to scroll through your blog and watch the next stunning entry appear on the screen! I am always inspired after looking here. Thank you for sharing your amazing work with us. I always have a smile after I have visited.
    God Bless,
    Pam Austin
    Costa Mesa, CAReplyCancel

  • LisaJanuary 7, 2011 - 5:41 pm

    DID YOU MAKE THE BOW???ReplyCancel

  • BrookJanuary 7, 2011 - 5:43 pm

    Another beautiful card from you. Thanks again for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • SoniaJanuary 7, 2011 - 5:46 pm

    Could it possibly be the following poem?

    I said to the man
    who stood at the gate of the year,
    ‘Give me a light that I may tread safely
    into the unknown.’
    And he replied ,
    ‘Go out into the darkness
    and put your hand into the hand of God.
    That shall be to you
    better than light
    and safer than a known way !’
    So I went forth
    and finding the Hand of God,
    trod gladly into the night .
    And he led me towards the hills
    and the breaking of day in the lone East.

    Minnie Louise Harkins 1875-1957

    Even if it is not, I discovered a great poem! Thanks, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • paulaJanuary 7, 2011 - 5:46 pm

    Gorgeous card Becca – its not frugal – its environmentally friendly crafting!!!

    Paula, Derbyshire, UK. x xxReplyCancel

  • MaryKayeJanuary 7, 2011 - 5:49 pm

    Beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • Susan SJanuary 7, 2011 - 5:49 pm

    Becca, your talent is incredible! I love looking at your cards…I just know that they are WAY beyond my ability. I’m so not detailed-oriented enough. But they are lovely to look at. Anyone would be thrilled to get a card from you.

    God bless you and give you strength for each day!ReplyCancel

  • MazJanuary 7, 2011 - 5:51 pm

    Oh my! The colors you have used on this gorgeous card are stunning.
    The roses you have made with the ribbon are so special and what a super idea to use the backing card stock from the ribbon. Waste not, want not.
    I think I lost track of the words. I only have four and didn’t see any others.
    Not to worry.
    Have a great day.
    Hugs MazReplyCancel

  • RebekkaJanuary 7, 2011 - 5:52 pm

    This is stunning Becca. I know if I received one of these cards for my Birthday I would be very happy.ReplyCancel

  • Mary HarrisJanuary 7, 2011 - 5:57 pm

    Beautiful :)ReplyCancel

  • Carol RJanuary 7, 2011 - 5:58 pm

    Gorgeous! I love the ribbon roses and great way to use packaging (if pretty!).ReplyCancel

  • CharlotteJanuary 7, 2011 - 5:59 pm

    Breath-Taking!! Stunning!! Gorgeous!! Amazing!! None of these words seem adequate enough to describe your latest creation!! How ingenious to take rose ribbon trim and create a larger flower with it. And, I love how you even used the backing paper it came on!! Blessed is the individual who receives this beauty for her birthday!! THANK YOU for so generously sharing your talent with us. Your are an inspiration.ReplyCancel

  • Patricia SwaglerJanuary 7, 2011 - 6:07 pm

    I love your card! How clever to use the packaging and to make a flower out of the rose trim. I need to start looking at my stash in a different way. I also found the poem by Minnie L Harkins that Sonia quoted.ReplyCancel

  • Debby WalkerJanuary 7, 2011 - 6:10 pm

    What a pretty card….great usuage of your packaging, it IS very pretty…Have a great evening…Hugs to you….ReplyCancel

  • Patricia SwaglerJanuary 7, 2011 - 6:11 pm

    The poem is by Minnie Louise Haskins, I put Harkins. It is still a beautiful poem.ReplyCancel

  • Frances HarringtonJanuary 7, 2011 - 6:16 pm

    Just beautiful. Any one would be ecstatic to receive this on their birthday.ReplyCancel

  • Vicky SchmidtJanuary 7, 2011 - 6:24 pm

    Becca, very beautiful. you give us some great ideas.ReplyCancel

  • Marla H.January 7, 2011 - 6:27 pm

    What a gorgeous card. I love to use packaging items myself. I hate to throw things away when you can recycle or reuse!! Great job!!ReplyCancel

  • Robin BurgesonJanuary 7, 2011 - 6:29 pm

    What an incredible flower!ReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenJanuary 7, 2011 - 6:35 pm

    HOW LOVELY BECCA!!!! You did a WONDERFUL JOB!!!!! I BELIEVE your friend will LOVE this card, frugalness or not!!!!! :)ReplyCancel

  • Laurie FlanneryJanuary 7, 2011 - 6:35 pm

    Beautiful card Becca. You are an inspiration!ReplyCancel

  • Deborah HooperJanuary 7, 2011 - 6:36 pm

    So, so beautiful. You are continuously surprising us with the most beautiful artwork. You can tell you are pouring your heart into it.ReplyCancel

  • VickiJanuary 7, 2011 - 6:37 pm

    I love your card. Of course they are always beautiful.
    My guess is this about the poem(And I said to the man who stood at the gate of the year: Give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown. And he replied: Go out into the darkness and put your hand into the hand of God. That shall be to you better than light, and safer than a known way.)
    Have to admit I cheated and googled it.ReplyCancel

  • Pam PJanuary 7, 2011 - 6:39 pm

    Another stunning card, who wouldn’t love to receive this in the mail. Your are incredible!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Gloria WestermanJanuary 7, 2011 - 6:40 pm

    Beautiful…..love how you did your flower….you’ll have to do a tutorial on that one…….and the back of the package……just prefect……tfsReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisJanuary 7, 2011 - 6:41 pm

    WOW!! look at that beautiful card with that gorgeous bow tying it all together. Boy would I love to be a fly on the wall when the recipient gets this card for their birthday. As always Becca, TFS!!! Gorgeous work. :-DReplyCancel

  • Michelle ~ daydreams505January 7, 2011 - 6:41 pm

    This is just beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • Pat SJanuary 7, 2011 - 7:01 pm

    Another masterpiece! Becca I am always in aw of what you do!ReplyCancel

  • ChaunJanuary 7, 2011 - 7:05 pm

    Girl, you are certainly on the roll early in the year!
    So many pretty cards already!ReplyCancel

  • Sylvia/GeorgiaJanuary 7, 2011 - 7:10 pm

    This card is AWESOME! That rose trim bow is amazing! How do you continue to outdo yourself???ReplyCancel

  • jean wilsonJanuary 7, 2011 - 7:17 pm

    Well this is beautiful! I too save the tissue boxes to do cards with they are too beautiful to just throw away…recycle!!! Looks like some people have found the poem!!!ReplyCancel

  • Jackie BurnsJanuary 7, 2011 - 7:28 pm

    Very nice Becca, and, as a matter of fact today is MY birthday!ReplyCancel

  • Barbara JayJanuary 7, 2011 - 7:32 pm

    So pretty and a color combination I have never tried. I was thrill to read there is a Sepia” color ink. I have been looking for one , Yes I read every word you write including the list of supplies and directions. LOLReplyCancel

  • Cindy KJanuary 7, 2011 - 7:37 pm

    Absolutely beautiful! Anyone would love to receive this card! Love the idea of using packaging as part of the card! I’ve done that once of twice too!ReplyCancel

  • PamJanuary 7, 2011 - 7:38 pm

    Hi Becca, oh pretty please can I be your friend too. I have a birthday coming up in February and I would truly love for someone to send me a personal handmade card as gorgeous as what this beautiful card is.

    I know my birthday would be all that more special if someone sent me a card like this, I would cherish and treasure it forever. I love roses and this card is so, so pretty. As always your creativity and talents never cease to amaze me. Your friend is very blessed to have a dear friend like you in their life. I’m sure they will feel very blessed when they open this handmade card that you lovingly made for them.ReplyCancel

  • EdnaJanuary 7, 2011 - 7:41 pm

    Very Beautiful card! You do such nice work. EdnaReplyCancel

  • Jean McGeeJanuary 7, 2011 - 7:43 pm

    W OOOO WWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!! B-U-T-FUUULLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!
    I also am into recycling – kleenex boxes, tissue paper, wrapping paper, paper sacks, whatever I can get my hands on and then some.
    Jean McGeeReplyCancel

  • TeresaJanuary 7, 2011 - 7:53 pm

    Beautiful as always.ReplyCancel

  • SuziJanuary 7, 2011 - 7:56 pm

    Minnie Louise Haskins wrote:

    And I said to the man who stood at the gate of the year:
    “Give me a light, that I may tread safely into the unknown!”
    And he replied:
    “Go out into the darkness and put your hand into the Hand of God.
    That shall be to you better than light and safer than a known way.”
    So, I went forth, and finding the Hand of God, trod gladly into the night.
    And He led me toward the hills and the breaking of day in the lone East.ReplyCancel

  • MaryLouJanuary 7, 2011 - 8:21 pm

    Wow that is a beautiful card. Love it.ReplyCancel

  • pamela watsonJanuary 7, 2011 - 8:22 pm

    Becca, that is gorgeous and the rose is so pretty. I love it and love that you are frugal and used the backing from the trim to add beauty to your card.ReplyCancel

  • KellyJanuary 7, 2011 - 8:25 pm

    Gorgeous card Becca! As for the poem, I was determined! I believe that the author is Minnie Louise Haskell and that it was written in 1908.ReplyCancel

  • GabbyJanuary 7, 2011 - 8:26 pm

    The flower and ribbon are outstanding and I am a BIG fan of recycling! I have one box in my craft room that is dedicated to all things that I “might” be able to recycle on my cards or art projects! :)ReplyCancel

  • KellyJanuary 7, 2011 - 8:27 pm

    Haskins! Not Haskell!!ReplyCancel

  • TrishJanuary 7, 2011 - 8:34 pm

    Hi Becca I don’t know if you got my message to you in contact me. but I couldn’t find where to e mail you. Anyway Just love this card. you put them together so beautifully.
    Hugs Trish.ReplyCancel

  • SusiJanuary 7, 2011 - 8:45 pm

    Call it “frugal” if you wish, but I see it more as … “crafty”, or even more so, “BRILLIANT” !!! What a perfect match to that lovely flower. Your friend is going to LOVE this!ReplyCancel

  • Wanda MJanuary 7, 2011 - 8:45 pm

    As always…your cards are so beautiful.
    Hugs…WandaReplyCancel

  • Debbie BJanuary 7, 2011 - 9:06 pm

    Wow! I love, love this card. These are my colors.ReplyCancel

  • Janet CastleJanuary 7, 2011 - 9:09 pm

    Can’t wait to hear from you again tonight….Becca, your card is fabu!!!!
    JanReplyCancel

  • JaneyJanuary 7, 2011 - 9:37 pm

    Becca – your inspiration with the roses trim is stunning. I love everything about the card and I;m sure your friend will feel honored to receive this gift from you.

    HugsReplyCancel

  • Donna RinckelJanuary 7, 2011 - 10:28 pm

    Gorgeous card! Love the flower. Hope you have a wonderful weekend.ReplyCancel

  • MickieJanuary 7, 2011 - 10:39 pm

    Hey there is nothing wrong with being frugal, it’s a good way to be!! I’ve got some backings I plan to use also. Your card is gorgeous as usual and I love that backing on it.ReplyCancel

  • Candy MillsJanuary 7, 2011 - 11:00 pm

    Wonderful Becca!
    I love that you used the packaging and that rose is beautiful!!
    Hugs, CandyReplyCancel

  • FrancesJanuary 7, 2011 - 11:04 pm

    I love this!ReplyCancel

  • Miss GJanuary 7, 2011 - 11:04 pm

    I love the flower and bow. Frugal ??? (just being green)
    have a great week-end and again thank you for sharing!ReplyCancel

  • emilyJanuary 7, 2011 - 11:08 pm

    This is sooo pretty! I love the delicate flower trim over the PP and the pearls and colours.
    Thanks for sharing! :o)ReplyCancel

  • Cathie - Ontario, CanadaJanuary 7, 2011 - 11:19 pm

    This is what I love about you Becca, you reuse or repurpose items and include them in some way on your cards. I am a spender is some ways, but I also like to save a buck too. Thanks for the inspiration!
    Hugs and blessings,
    CathieReplyCancel

  • Barbara WilsonJanuary 7, 2011 - 11:25 pm

    Beautiful birthday card. You have a wonderful creative talent.ReplyCancel

  • DebraJanuary 8, 2011 - 12:27 am

    This is absolutely beautiful and anyone who gets a card like this will think they’re pretty special!ReplyCancel

  • HeatherJanuary 8, 2011 - 12:28 am

    Another beautiful creation. I love this flower and the colors are stunning.
    I forgot to tell you how much I love your blog background. This is new right? I don’t remember it before. I just found your blog when I joined Flourishes BBB. :)
    Hugs~ReplyCancel

  • Mary R.January 8, 2011 - 12:41 am

    I, too, enjoy making birthday cards for friends and family. I just received an email yesterday by my niece who said her husband called from work just to see if his card from me had arrived. That really thrilled my heart. And, my cards are nowhere near as beautiful as yours. Thanks for sharing!ReplyCancel

  • Becky DJanuary 8, 2011 - 1:09 am

    Wow Becca! How do I get on your Birthday card list? :) This card is just lucious!ReplyCancel

  • Laurel CJanuary 8, 2011 - 1:22 am

    Absolutely beautiful card Becca. I always enjoy looking at your site, it is one of the best. Thanks for sharing. (L)ReplyCancel

  • Lorie B.January 8, 2011 - 2:05 am

    Stunning card! Isn’t it nice when you can re-use other things. It feels good to be “green.” :o)ReplyCancel

  • lacyquilterJanuary 8, 2011 - 2:39 am

    Awesome!ReplyCancel

  • Yvonne HaganeJanuary 8, 2011 - 2:51 am

    Wow this is gorgeous!
    Love the amazing color combo.
    I`m sure the recipient will LOVE it:)ReplyCancel

  • Marcie SmithJanuary 8, 2011 - 3:10 am

    Hi Becca,
    This is so beautiful. Your friend will definitely love it. That flower is lovely.
    MarcieReplyCancel

  • Cynthia WilliamsonJanuary 8, 2011 - 4:30 am

    Each card is more amazing than the last. I thought yesterday’s card was scrumptious but when I saw today’s card I just thought Oh My! We will have to invent some new adjectives for you Becca. May you always find inspiration.
    XxOoReplyCancel

  • Sheila - UKJanuary 8, 2011 - 5:24 am

    OH WOW BECCA…..this is an absolutely STUNNING card….in fact stunning doesn’t seem sufficient enough a word. Just so eaquisite!!

    Love Sheila xxxReplyCancel

  • Sheila - UKJanuary 8, 2011 - 5:30 am

    Ooops ‘eaquisite’ should read EXQUISITE!

    Love Sheila xxReplyCancel

  • Nancy SchultzJanuary 8, 2011 - 6:34 am

    What a beautiful card. I love how you have made a flower out of the roses so very clever. Thanks for sharing your beautiful work!ReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterJanuary 8, 2011 - 10:04 am

    Oh it is beautiful, she is going to just LOVE it!ReplyCancel

  • Bonnie GJanuary 8, 2011 - 10:30 am

    Oh Becca, this is such a beautiful card! How could anyone not absolutely love it!! I only hope I can one day create something so beautiful. I just love your blog and am learning so much from you. Thank you, thank you for the inspiration and instruction. BonnieReplyCancel

  • GaleJanuary 8, 2011 - 10:39 am

    Becca,
    This is a beautiful card. I love the roses but the whole thing together is beautiful. Just gorgeous. I love the poem also. I was not able to do the double play but love the poem.

    Have a great day.
    GaleReplyCancel

  • Rose C.January 8, 2011 - 10:44 am

    I just love the vintagey look of this card. It is utterly beautiful Becca.ReplyCancel

  • MarieJanuary 8, 2011 - 11:07 am

    Hello Becca,

    Another beautiful card – As usual xxReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)January 8, 2011 - 4:38 pm

    Oh Becca, it’s just so darn pretty! Your friend will love it. Lucky friend. Lucky lucky lucky friend.ReplyCancel

  • Angelina WesselsJanuary 8, 2011 - 6:06 pm

    This card is just stunning! I love the colors and that flower rose was so pretty. Who wouldn’t love getting a card like this in the mail? I certainly would.ReplyCancel

  • Linda CarsonJanuary 9, 2011 - 1:21 am

    WOW! Another stunning card! My birthday is this month……the 29th. My address is 3205……!!ReplyCancel

  • June MJanuary 9, 2011 - 4:57 am

    Such a beautiful card – don’t know how you keep doing these masterpieces time after time.ReplyCancel

  • Linda BeesonJanuary 9, 2011 - 1:11 pm

    Yum on every part of those gorgeous card! That amazing flower, the wonderful choice of colors and that beautiful label treatment!ReplyCancel

  • Kay McBrideJanuary 10, 2011 - 11:28 am

    beautiful card, i love how u used everything. someone will truly be pleased to get this one.
    hugs to you
    kayReplyCancel
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