It's What You See
I have a relatively simple card to share tonight, one of my CHA samples using the new Spellbinders Labels 4 Die Template. I chose a sentiment from a Wordsworth Men Collection for the focal image and stamped it in Versamagic Red Brick ink. Next I used a fine-tip marker (Bravo Burgundy/SU) to draw an inside line before embossing the image. (It's easier to get a clean line before you emboss than after.)
Papers are more of the ones from my "use-it-don't hoard-it" collection, K & Company's Hannah Scrap Pad. Ribbon is 1" Seashell silk, my favorite for tying bows since the knot isn't bulky.
Today's and tomorrow's Spellbinders giveaways of the new releases are on these blogs:
Jan. 10 Becca Feeken
http://www.amazingpapergrace.com/
Jan. 11 Jennifer Ellefson
http://createdfrompaper.blogspot.com/
Have a lovely weekend!
I cannot wait until these new sets are available- love the quotes you used as well- i will have to add those to my want to have it stash! I love Thoreau quotes!
Posted by: Laurie We | January 10, 2009 at 10:49 AM
Another gorgeous card Debbie!!! Enjoy your weekend. :)
Posted by: Patti Gingrich | January 10, 2009 at 10:56 AM
This is gorgeous, Debbie!! Love the papers, die shape, sentiment, pearls...everything!!
Posted by: Rose Ann | January 10, 2009 at 11:17 AM
Lovely card. I bought that ribbon because of YOU! It was worth it.
Posted by: Joan B | January 10, 2009 at 11:22 AM
Love this new labels nestie! Thanks for sharing! Your outline drawn line of the shape is PERFECT!
Posted by: Ashley Newell | January 10, 2009 at 11:26 AM
Beautiful card Debbie!!!
Posted by: Giovana | January 10, 2009 at 11:39 AM
Debbie, your work is so inspiring! I come to this blog every single morning as I have my coffee and attempt to wake up enough to get ready for work (and weekends too!) You amaze me every day with your creations and talent! I just wanted to say THANK YOU for all you do!
Posted by: Peggy | January 10, 2009 at 11:42 AM
Wow... gorgeous! and the sentiment on the front is beautiful too.
Posted by: Jen | January 10, 2009 at 11:43 AM
This card is so gorgeous, Debbie!! I love the DP and can see why you're tempted to hoard it, lol. The pearls, the silk ribbon and sentiment all add to the elegance of this lovely card!! Thanks for the wonderful tip about outlining before embossing. I definitely will be using that one in future.
Posted by: Cindy H. | January 10, 2009 at 12:14 PM
Blown away!! Yep, every time you use that die, I'm blown away!! Beautiful job, my friend!!
Posted by: Becca Feeken | January 10, 2009 at 12:21 PM
The colours and the use of these dies make this an absoulutely fantastic card. I only wish I lived in the U.S.A. I have to wait patiently for these die becoming available in the U.K. The inspiration I get from your designs are great. I am so please I found this web link. I am enjoying all the fantastic ideas that you and the other designers share.
Thanking you Kathleen (across the pond)
Posted by: Kathleen Longden | January 10, 2009 at 12:21 PM
Stunning card with a saying that's so true! Lovely paper and ribbon and the new Nestie is is now going on my wish list!
Posted by: Lynn | January 10, 2009 at 12:41 PM
Such pretty colors. Just beautiful!!
Posted by: Tricia T | January 10, 2009 at 01:06 PM
beautiful and elegant as always debbie. xo
Posted by: Daniela Siegenthaler | January 10, 2009 at 01:34 PM
Lovely card Debbie. Great sentiment and I am in love with the new labels shape. Wondering what you used to make the decorative bottom edge of the card?
Posted by: Morag | January 10, 2009 at 01:50 PM
Beautiful, so far these are my favorites in the new dies. I love how elegant they look.
Posted by: Karen W | January 10, 2009 at 02:25 PM
Such elegance! Excellent use of the sentiment and that ribbon! Well, that ribbon is downright yummy!
Posted by: Gabriela | January 10, 2009 at 02:49 PM
You are woman with such a refined sense of good taste. This is another perfect card. Thank you for sharing your gifts.
Posted by: Mary | January 10, 2009 at 02:55 PM
So beautiful; love the colors and the sentiment. You do such great work!!
Posted by: Michele | January 10, 2009 at 02:59 PM
Very pretty! Love this labels nestie!
Posted by: Tracey | January 10, 2009 at 03:15 PM
Again, beautiful papers and that big sentiment makes for a lovely focal point; you always find the BEST stuff! (including that ribbon!).
Posted by: kathyc on scs | January 10, 2009 at 05:40 PM
this is sooo beautiful, I have bow envy!!
Posted by: Regan | January 10, 2009 at 05:54 PM
Absolutely stunning Debbie.
Mary
Posted by: Mary C. Anderson | January 10, 2009 at 06:23 PM
So very pretty-love the dies as they really dress up a card. I love K & Comapany papers, all I have seen and used are really nice. tfs
Posted by: Bev J. | January 10, 2009 at 07:39 PM
Beautiful!! Absolutely beautiful! Isn't it painful to use that paper? I don't know how you are doing it?! I couldn't bring myself to cut quite a bit of my stash! :) *giggle* Have a wonderful weekend, Debbie!!
Posted by: Kimberly | January 10, 2009 at 08:25 PM