New Release: Celebrations

I think this is easily my favourite stamp set from the April release. I mostly like it because of how versatile it is... the gifts can be coloured up for any occasion where presents are given or exchanged. It has you covered for Christmas, birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, baby showers, Valentine's day, Mother's and Father's day... and that's just off the top of my head!

Celebrations

Clear Stamp Set

Available in Store Now

Anesha, Carla and Petra have some created some wonderful projects using the images and sentiments from the new set. The next Beccy's Place newsletter will feature a template for Carla's fabulous pop up card as well as lots of inspiration for all the new releases this month.

A fun, mug-shaped card from Anesha...

as well as a pop and twist card...

and also a pretty birthday card.

Carla's card features a fabulous pop-up centre... 

She also used one of the sentiments with some strips of

pretty paper to create a CAS style card.

Petra made these two gorgeous cards,

one in blue and one in pink. 

Tutorial - Latch Cards

Okay, these cards are so easy to make that if you blink, you'll miss it!

Basically, it's a standard card with the front cut slightly shorter so you can add a little piece of card stock to act as a "latch" to keep it closed. That's really all there is to it... easy right?

1. Start with a card blank. The size really doesn't matter, but for those who are interested I used a piece of A5 folded in half, which makes a card that's about 6" x 4" when closed.

2. Cut a vertical strip 1" wide from the right hand side of the card front. Again, the size of the piece you remove doesn't really matter, you can adjust it for the particular design you'd like to make.

3. Place the card vertically on your score pad with the fold against the left hand side.

4. Score 3 or 4 lines on the back piece of the card, starting as close as you can to the front edge that you just cut. (See the photos below.) The score lines are to give the card some flexibility - DO NOT FOLD ALONG THE SCORE LINES.

5. Now decorate the card front however you like. I used some patterned paper, rhinestones and an image.

6. Now it's time to create your "latch". I find a circle shape works best, but you can really do just about any shape you like. Maybe a little fussy cut flower or a cute animal image? I kept it simple by printing a sentiment and cutting it out with a circle punch.

7. The "latch" attaches with a piece of foam tape to the back of the card. Place the tape to the right of the score lines and then secure the "latch" over the top.

8. As you can see, the score lines give the card stock enough flexibility to bend when opening and closing the card, plus there's the added benefit of being visible from both the front and the inside of the card!

Stamps:

Being Fabulous

How "in the moment" does Nell look in this image? Not worried about who's watching, whether or not she's doing the moves correctly, or even thinking about how much cellulite is on her thighs! Ahhh... the freedom of being fabulous!

Stamps: Dancing Queen by Beccy's Place

New Release: Dancing Queen

This digital stamp set is all about living your life and forgetting your age! Perfect for all those fabulous friends who know how to kick up their heels and live in the moment. The set contains two black and white line drawings and five matching sentiments, as well as two full colour images for quick card making.

Dancing Queen

Available in Store Now

As always, my designers have done a fabulous job creating cards with the new set. I think they really enjoyed these images and had a fun time putting their projects together. Don't forget to visit their blogs directly to see what other creations they've been making!

Carla's Card

Visit Carla's Blog

AJ's Creation

Visit AJ's Blog

Judy's Card

Visit Judy's Blog

Karin's Project

Visit Karen's Blog

Anesha's Creation

Visit Anesha's Blog

Petra's Card

Visit Petra's Blog

April Special Offers

On special this month:

Poppies Set

was $10.00

now $6.00

Strawberry Patch Set

was $10.00

now $6.00

Dog Tales Set

was $10.00

now $6.00

Sweet Easter Set

was $10.00

now $6.00

Old Mailbox Set

was $10.00

now $6.00

Specials available until the 30th of April 2017 (AEST)

No rainchecks.

Mini Album: "Joy"

During the recent flood here in our little town, we were cut off by flood water and lost power for several days. This provided the perfect opportunity to sit at my desk and create a little album using some pretty papers by Kaisercraft.

New Clear Stamp Releases

Two new clear stamp sets have been added to the store today Celebrations and Doris & Daphne.

Visit the Store

New Digital Releases

The April releases have hit the shelves, and there's a little something for everyone! Pop over to the store to check out all our new digital and clear stamp releases... you can even have a little peek at the cards created with these new sets.

Visit the Store

Dancing Queen

Superb Fairy Wren

Precious Baby

Champagne Set

Candy Shoppe

Final Roll Call

March Challenge Winners

Congratulations to the February Challenge Winners!

Kathy A., Mel C., & Kathy D.

You are the randomly chosen winners of last month's challenge.

Please email me at beccysplace@bigpond.com to claim your prize.

April Challenge

Create a card or paper-craft project using any Beccy's Place image, upload a photo of it to your blog and submit a direct link below. The challenge runs from now until midnight on the 30th of April 2017 (AEST).

PLEASE READ THE NEW CONDITIONS CAREFULLY

BEFORE ENTERING THE CHALLENGE

• Your project must be created during the month of April 2017 and entered into the challenge during the active challenge period. Due to an automated system, late entries cannot be accepted.
• Each month I will include a re-mastered digital image from my library of freebies. You DO NOT have to use the design on your project, but you MUST use a Beccy's Place image, either free or purchased, to be eligible for entry.
• You can enter as many times as you like and you can submit your card to any other challenge you wish.
• At the end of the month three winners will be randomly chosen to receive a $20.00 store credit for any digital stamps at Beccy's Place. To redeem the store credit, winners must have a Beccy's Place customer account. (Please note, you do not need an account to enter the challenge. It is acceptable to create an account in the event that you win. Accounts can be closed at any time.)
• Beccy's Place designers may enter the monthly challenge but are not eligible to win prizes.