Good morning friends! At long last I’m getting to the heart of my travels to CHA 2016. I thought I would start out today with a video and information about my new line. Throughout the week we’ll get more up close, then I’ll wrap it up neat and tidy so that hopefully I’ve thought of the questions before you’ve asked. Bear with me, this is a long post! I field a lot of questions through the blog so I want to proactively answer and give you a point of reference for my collection.
Today I’m showing a video taken by my sweet friend Yana Smakula, designer extraordinaire for Spellbinders. She caught me unexpectedly on my first morning in the booth and said, guess what – we’re going to do a video.
Just the previous evening I posted my word of the year here on the blog – courage. I mused to myself how we’re not wasting any time putting that word to the test! Lol, I think I talk loud to hide my nervousness; having my picture taken is outside of my comfort zone but this year I’m going to move it inside my comfort zone. Enjoy!
Pertinent information about my line follows the video and I’ll edit to update this post if there are changes or additions. Book mark it!
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INSPIRATION
As you know, my style is classic, romantic and elegant. I like to think that today I labor on a card, tomorrow it is given and tucked away for sweet memory and 50 years from now and adventurous descendant is pulling it out of box and running their hands over my bows, the pearls, the stitching and reading the handwriting. Will they know who I am? Will they know what I stood for? Will they get a sense of the spirit of giving? I can’t be sure, but I hope so. The present is important enough that I’m content to leave breadcrumbs, and that’s what we do every day as cardmakers. A DIY card, one that is handmade brings joy to the giver and the receiver – what better way to punctuate a special occasion.
I was invited to create a Wedding Collection in line with my style, here’s an overview of what I came up with.
GOAL
- My new line is over the top elegant to create a one of a kind custom DIY look for any wedding.
- After the fact, each die will blend seamlessly with your everyday stash of dies for remarkable cards and embellishments.
- The mix and match design will enable you to use each element on cards, tags, boxes, planners and 3D creations.
- The classic cursive style while trendy, is also classic and will stand the test of time.
- I design with the philosophy that you should be able to get 5 uses out of each die template (and we’ll have fun over the next several months coming up with the five ways)
WHO
My name is Becca Feeken and I’m the owner and designer at Amazing Paper Grace. I’m a Spellbinders Licensed Designer and tickled to release a new line of timeless, classic die templates.
WHAT
I’ve designed a line of dies that the everyday crafter simplify or glam up to create contemporary DIY wedding invitations and embellishments. The elements are tailored so that an element used on a card can just as easily be wrapped around a box, used for a place card or gift tag.
WHEN
My line of dies is scheduled to ship in March 2016.
WHERE
Right now, you’ll be able to reach out to your favorite retailers to pre-order them to ensure they are on their way as soon as available. Retailers pick a selection of dies, if you don’t find what you have your heart set on, request them!! I’ve been told the dies will be available on the Spellbinders Website and Online Store in March of 2016. I’ll share updates as soon as I have them.
WHY
I’m grateful for the opportunity to show and support the dies I’ve designed. As a member of my community I’ll endeavor to show you how to make the most of each die with “out of the box ideas” on how to use them to get the most of your stash investment. In doing so, every purchase supports this site and enables me keep it alive as well as bring you more original content, more original ideas and sortable galleries of examples that will help you put your specific dies to use.
Thanks so much for stopping by! More sharing tomorrow!
You did a great job on the video…and oh my, your dies and what you made with them are just soooo beautiful and elegant! I hope I can get some of them eventually. :-))
Loved your video Becca, you look fabulous girl! :)
loved the video. gorgeous collection. so becca if you think your too loud just adjust the volume on the computer. smile! I have seen some things that I already “need”. thanks for sharing this with us.
So very pretty!! You are very talented!
Absolutely beautiful line of products! My #3 daughter got married this month, so I guess I will just have to have them for daughter #4 in a few years!
Congratulations!!! It’s an Amazing Collection that brings a lot of amazing projects and creativity. ????????????
Great job on the impromptu video! And what fun in the booth with Grace! Beautiful setup…and a gorgeous line! Can’t wait to get to the”nitty-gritty” of examples and see the dies up close and personal! And how fun are the shoes!
Love it all! Blessings in the new line and in your new ventures in courage!
Joni
This is a dream come true to me Becca I do wedding stationary and these are stunning :) thank you xx
Hello beautiful Becca! You are as lovely as your new line!!
I think you did a great job, very professional, showed things off nicely, it is a beautiful line, Congrats!!!
Hi Becca, What beautiful cards and accessories you made with your wedding collection dies. I love the elegance. I also love the outfit you are wearing in the video. I know you will have wonderful success with your new collection.
Connie
What a beautiful display and thoroughly enjoyed your commentary about the various items. Can’t wait to see your blogs with these new dies. You just continually amaze me.
Lovely video Becca
I think you are living your dream, you go girl, enjoy to the full.
Elaine H X
My you have been busy! Nervous? No you look as cool as a cucumber on video. Love the tuxedo card in particular. Can’t wait to see the dies in detail.
Becca, the video from CHA 2016, of your display showing all the wedding pieces you created are just BEAUTIFUL ! I’m so happy for you and your new line of dies, thank you for sharing your creative ideas on how to make so many things from these dies. xo
GLORIOUS!!!!!!
You were nervous in your video? It was a great video and your line is out of this world! You were great and your new products are fantastic!! Can’t wait to see the rest of your new designs! GREAT JOB!!
Having done a few videos, they can be harder than you think. SUPER GREAT JOB!! BEAUTIFUL line and display of your beautiful dies.
Becca, I just love your style. I have some of your dies and I am looking forward to purchasing more of them. I am soo glad that you have been able to advance to this point. I have loved your work ever since I discovered you a few years ago. Congratulations and thank you for bringing us some beautiful and elegant products to work with.
Oh Becca!!! I can’t believe how beautiful this line is. And as you say everything can be used for other projects. I only wish I had some wedding stationery to make … lol! I am eagerly (impatiently!!!) waiting to see you use these on the blog now. Hugs Christine xx
Congrats on your new direction! Looking forward to seeing the dies in detail.
Looks like you were using your Minc machine? Very pretty…
Hello Becca,
I’m so glad to meet you face-to-face on the video after so many years of following your professional career. Your new collection is awe inspiring and more so hearing it from the craft master. Best of success and wishing you a wonderful and healthy New Year.
Absolutely breath taking wedding suite. Makes me want to get married again!
JUST ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL….
Becca these dies are beautiful. Cannot wait to be able to buy some of these dies just love them.
Well done Becca. Amazing video, amazing collection, amazing You! So fabulous!
Doreen R from Bournemouth UK
Com on MARCH!!! I can’t wait to get this collection! Can’t wait to see the projects on your blog. So hoping you make more youtube videos also! Simply lovely collection!!!!
Hello Becca,
Congratulations on having the courage to do the video. If you were nervous, it doesn’t show.
All the items you show are gorgeous, they would make any wedding extra special, and will be kept as keepsakes to be handed down through the generations.
I wish you Good Luck with the release.
Maureen xxx
Becca you are so amazing and gifted. Your video was fantastic. Your display is just gorgeous. I love all things beauty. Your collection is over the top. Perfect timing for me because I am considering designing wedding, birthday, anniversary etc. invitations. I will be ordering ALL of your wedding collection. Can`t wait!! Thank you so much for making my search easy.
Well done job on the video! You do not look nor sound nervous at all. Your new line is Becca stunning & I can’t wait to see each die and how you use it. I look forward to buying (& using) the dies! Congrats on the new line!!
Beautiful, I can’t wait to get my hands on them and create something special, thank you so much for inspiring us so much.
Awesome job! So pretty, just like you!
Wow Becca these are absolutely fabulous I am so so looking forward to seeing these dies used in your future blogs and will be ordering some of them as soon as I can afford them, and as they are not released until March I should have saved enough money to treat myself.
Fantastic Video please do some more.
Wendyx
Holy smokes! No wonder you were busy before CHA!!! The video is perfect and I wish these dies had come out when my oldest daughter got married! My youngest is engaged…hmmmmmm! I can’t wait to get my hands on this line. Thanks for sharing the video with us!
Hi Becca. Wow, am loving the look of your new collection – so beautiful! Love the video – you look great :-) Thanks for sharing. Hugs xxx
I loved your video and all of the dies and projects! Thanks!
Wow, awesome video Becca!!! Your new line is absolutely GORGEOUS! I can’t wait to order!
Have a beautiful day!
Ohhhhh I can hardly wait!!!
OK I AM TOTALLY SPEECHLESS!! The comments above have said it all. This will be an exhilarating time during your journey because it’s over the top, best idea and designs I have ever seen!!! Look forward to the future with AMAZING PAER GRACE &BECCA. OH YEAH good job with the video it was great to see you, partially live!!
Hugs
Kay
Absolutely stunning, gorgeous, wonderful, delectable…plus a number of other adjectives. Can’t wait to see your projects with these dies!
Totally Awesome and Over the Top!!! What exquisite design in the dies. I’ll be saving up for every one of them!! Thank you.
Good morning Becca, Oh my what a fabulous collection!!! Fantastic job doing the video : ) Too loud no I had turn my volume up!!!
You go girl!!!
Have a good one!!!
Loopy Lynda xxx
Becca, I want to congratulate you on your new die collection! It is very pretty and elegant. I can’t wait to try them. I wish you much success with your die collection.
OH MY, OH MY!!!
I have had the honor of making wedding invitations for several
of my close friends in the past couple of years. I would have
loved to incorporate these absolutely beautiful dies. I can’t
wait to purchase them in March. (Just wished it wasn’t so far
away LOL!!) These dies are stunning and can’t wait for you
to show case even more projects done with them. These
dies would also be wonderful for Anniversary and Christmas
parties.
Thanks so much.
Becca, in this collection, all you! You did a great job! Excellent video! I’ll be happy to see you more often;)
What a thrilling post! I’m so excited for the launch of your new series and pray all God’s best blessings on this endeavour. Your beautiful style is reflected perfectly in this collection and I am so happy for you. I can’t wait for March!
Oh my Becca,
You have outdone yourself, girl! Truly awesome and they are just “gotta have.” If I never buy another die, I will of course have to have these! Anything with your name on it. You were fabulous on the video – cool and calm!! Leading up and all the work was the pits I bet!
Hugs
Mstgane
Ann Robbins
Congratulations on your amazing new collection, and great video! You didn’t look nervous at all… Very professional and well done! Can’t wait for March for the new release.
Oh my goodness, you did a wonderful job on this video. To be able to be so professional while being put to the test at a moments notice. I have watched you blossom for several years, maybe 5 or so and from the beginning I knew you have had what it takes to be in front of the camera. Just between you and me, I think you’ve got Martha St—– beat hands down. I usually see her assistants doing most of the “putting together” as she gets the credit but oh well, “thems the breaks” as the old saying goes. Love your style, love your products, and especially love the example you set as a child in Christ. You never know where the seeds you plant will take root and grow. I have enjoyed watching you blossom. . Just living vicariously through you is an pleasure. May God continue to bless my cyber friend.. Hugs…. Denice
Great job on the video.
Like always…your dies are beautiful. Can’t wait for your March release
Hi Becca, You are a natural in the camera’s eye and Yana must be as good a director as she is a designer–I follow her site and enjoy her creations, too. Your new line of dies is beyond lovely and elegant. Even I may be able to do some versatile adaptations with them. Can’t wait until they are available and you give us an up close to some of your projects from the wedding table. Thanks for keeping us posted and sharing more than the products and techniques–mostly your joy for living, sharing, and caring. Barbara
Congratulations on the gorgeous dies, Becca. Can’t wait to get my hands on some of my favorite dies in your collection and play with them.
Everything is beautiful, Becca. You do not talk too loud! Most people who are nervous race through their talk, but you are cool as a cucumber. Congratulations on all your hard work. And thanks for sharing with us.
Oh my goodness Becca, I´m totally blown away with the beauty here. Everything here is sooo sooo gorgeous including yourselg sweet lady. And everything I see here in this video is sooo wonderful and elegant and it´s all pure beauty, and I can´t wait to follow along here as you reveal everything. I simply want all these new dies, but knowing how heard it is to get them here even I´ve tryed to preorder in several stores, the owners keep saying it´s way too difficult to get them, so I really hope, that there´ll be a way, we can order them directly overthere, as I´m totally sold on these and with all the fantastic creations, you´ve made with them here. I´m really totally in love. You should have a gold medal for creating these, that´s for sure, you really deserve that.
You didn’t look nervous! Thank you for the overview video! What a versatile and elegant collection!
Your COURAGE is showing through. Nice video. Best of luck in the New Year.
A great video Becca show-casing your new die collection. You looked and sounded very much in control and presented everything beautifully. A lovely collection cant wait to see you “create”
If I could, I would make dies like these. Who am I kidding? NO ONE does it like you! I am so grateful that you not only share your talent (dies) but also provide fantastic examples and tutorials on how to use them. Thank you. I want them all! Congratulations on your collection and continued blessings to you!
Becca lived your video and can’t wait to get my hands on your new dies!
Thank you for sharing.
You did not appear nervous to me. Very professional with heartfelt enthusiasm. Can’t wait to see all this in action!
You did a Great job on the video. Didn’t look nervous or loud. Just right. And of course, your display is Beautiful and your dies collection Incredible. Looking forward to seeing your tutorials/posts on these dies.
Hi Becca,
Your wedding collection is exquisite, so elegant, your cards and boxes are amazing. Looking forward to March.
Many thanks
Rene from OZ xx
You have knocked it out of the park again Becca. My daughters are a little bit away from marrying but I can see this being a design that will stay on trend. Thanks for all of your inspiration and dedication.
Becca, I love your new line. I can see many gorgeous paper items that I could make using these new dies. Loved the video by the way! Congrats!
Wonderful commentary & video tour of your die collection, Becca! Graceful & gracious as is your style. Can’t wait to see what other ideas you have coming up next. Wink, wink.
That must have been so much fun for you to design the wedding suite, imagining all the beautiful things users will create.
Congratulations on your accomplishment. Looking forward to projects over the next few months.
Oh Becca, You new line is stunning! So elegant and so YOU!!
WOW! I love everything on your table. I can not wait to see these new dies and all the fun stuff we can make with them. As usual your dies and ideas are gorgeous!!!
Hi Becca,
Wow you nailed it! You owned that video like a boss lol. It was not too loud at all. I was glad I could hear you clearly.
Well done on this collection! I will have to start saving from now so that I can hopefully be able to buy them all when they come out. Thank goodness for online shopping, as in Australia they probably will not be out till later in the year :(
My daughter does her Holy Communion this year & I am sure I will be able to incorporate these into the invites.
Can’t wait to see more! Have a wonderful day! x
I love all this! I sure hope you do a tutorial on the wedding invite folder; that is so beautiful. I love the shoes…too cute!
GREAT JOB I can’t wait to see all you do and share with us. God has really blessed you with a great talent and Spellbinders company is very blessed also to have you. And, Us, well we are truly blessed by you.
Your line of dies is so beautiful!! The display you had was just stunning! Love it all! You didn’t sound loud at all in your video. You sounded great (love your jacket you had on). I lead groups on challenge courses for team building and there’s always one main theme we hope they learn. It’s that it is necessary to step outside our comfort zone to learn and grow. Each time we do, we have expanded our comfort zone! You did a good job!! Way to go!
Dearest Becca congratulations, it is wonderful to be able to share your journey, you are going from strength to strength. Love your new collection, the sky is the limit.
The video was wonderful and showcased so beautifully your amazing creations. I can’t wait to get them.
Oh Becca, I love all of the beautiful invitations. Your display was exquisite!(As is your work
I love what inspires you. My daughter is a young mother and jewellery designer and loves designing custom wedding/engagement rings for her clients. She has a passion for what she does as well. She too hopes that her heirloom jewellery will be appreciated someday by her clients decendants and I am sure it will. I believe the same holds true for beautiful handmade cards that mean so much to people. Those beautiful wedding invitations will be treasured!
I have made a number of wedding invitations for people and I love that they appreciate the beauty in them. These dies are so beautiful, I am going to get my fav. store to order some in once I get to see what all will be available.
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful talent!
Beautiful! Simply Beautiful!
WOW! WOW! WOW!
1st CLASS
Definitely “thinking outside the box”.
What a pleasant SURPRISE!
You did GOOD girl-friend!
Great video Becca, you look fabulous and your new line is fantastic- Odile Canada
Dear Becca,
All I can say is wow, Wow, and WOW!This line is very elegant and classic and it makes me want to get married again one day! Thank you for the beautiful inspiration and I cannot wait to see these items available! I wish you the very best with this new endeavor!
Kim Haygood
Dear Becca. You are an inspiration. I am always encouraged when you share those moments where you’ve pushed beyond the boundaries of your “comfort zone” and reached for inner strength to achieve remarkable goals. Your video was poised, polished and elegant. The dies and examples were much like yourself–elegant, sophisticated, sharp and spectacular. Thanks for continuing to be inspiring.
Wonderful video Becca. And I know from seeing your collection in person just how spectacular it is!!! Congratulations.
Becca, I would have known that this was your collection right away, no matter where I saw it. It looks like you. Classic, elegant, versatile and simply gorgeous. Unfortunately it came out 35 years to late for my wedding, lol. But I can think of other uses that it would be lovely for. Congratulations on your latest collection, I’m sure it’s going to be another hit.
What a gorgeous collection this is! I can’t wait to get my hands on it. You looked so professional and cool, Go Girl!!
Hi Becca,
Again, you have excelled yourself with these magnificent dies. They are absolutely beautiful and I can’t wait to get some and see what you do with them too.
Many thanks for your beautiful and creative talent.
Deb
Ballarat Victoria
Good morning Becca,
Oh Becca, i absolutely have fallen in love with your wedding collection as it is stunning, so beautiful, so you. I cannot wait to see what you do with your new dies and more importantly how soon i can get my hands on them, lol. I have numerous dies that you have designed and i can honestly say i have never been disappointed with any of them as they do bring that elegent touch to turn an ordinary card into a touch of luxury. Have fun flower designing your new projects as i know i am going to have fun when your dies come out. Take care lovely lady,
love and crafty hugs
Norah (Glenochil Village, Scotland)
Becca you are a honey! you have done yourself proud you are unique
you love what you do its so obvious .
Your work is just magic love your dies !
Can’t wait to see what you do with them , your display at CHA was very elegantly
put together and your video so professional .
You also Looked lovely and was dressed to impress , could listen to you all day
Wishing you a HAPPY FUTURE with all you do HUGS Pam XXX
This collection is over the top! Absolutely beautiful projects that you have in your display. Hope many of them make it to the blog. Thank you for sharing.
Hi Becca, Wow !! your video is fabulous, and your stand is absolutely stunning, full of your ‘elegant’ ‘romanticism’, I love it all !!
Lots of love from Patricia xx
What a beautiful collection, Becca.
Hi Rebecca…this collection is WONDERFUL END SPEECHLESS…YOU ARE THE NUMBER ONE…hugs end kisses from Ada end my friend Grazia from Italy ^–^
Outstanding!
Wow!!! Can’t wait to get my hands on these beauties. Loving the shoes. The elegant swirls are tantalizing. Each new die seems to outdo the last! Truly “Amazing”. Amazing Becca, Amazing Paper Grace. The items for display in your booth are yummy.
Love, love, love x
This was a wonderful video – you looked and sounded like you had prepped for it for hours!! Great job – great to hear you and see you presenting your beautiful designs and the fabulous options for brides. Purchasing invitations is a huge expense, these are far more elegant and can cost the couple a LOT less!!! Great job Becca – and you look BEAUTIFUL! 8-)
Becca,
Love, love, love the way you dressed Grace. The entire display is so fabulous, but I especially adore the creative way you adorned the dress. Makes me want to go back and “redo” our simple wedding, but our marriage has lasted nearly 26 years even without the frills. Congrats on a job so very well done and on a great video!!!!
Hi Becca,
What a lovely wedding collection, too bad your dies won’t be out till March for Iwould have love to have some of them to make invitations for my daughters wedding. Lol Yvonne
Becca, this is a BEAUTIFUL collection & certainly would be wonderful when planning a wedding. I can’t wait to see other uses for the collection. I’d hate for people to pass on it simply because they have no wedding in the near future.
Oh my, how beautiful your new line of dies are. I so can’t wait to get my hands on them. You are one Amazing paper creator!
I love your posting, referring to the written word, and will people recognize your hand writing, I’ve saved a few cards from my mother whom passed 15 yrs ago, but looking at her signature brings her right back to me every time.
Thank you for such thought provoking blogs!
God Bless you!
Well done Becca and very professional…you did not look nervous – actually looked like you do this all the time! BRAVO for you!!! The collection of projects is AMAZING!
Paper Hugs,
Jan
Hi Becca oh what a stunning video ,just need everything now.I have to say you are looking great just like your stand but l think you should have put the wedding dress on hugs linda
[…] You saw them in the video and now here’s the close up so you can see the sweet detail on the pieces that get stacked together to assemble the simple to make Ladies Shoe and Gents Shoe. Since the make and take had to be simple enough to get people through the line in about 5 minutes or less, I used two of my new tags as a palette. I’ve used Arched Swallowtail Pennant as a backdrop and the ornate tag is called Decorative Swallowtail Tags – they are made for each other but easily used alone. Questions about how to get these – see my informational post about Who, What, When, Where and Why – HERE. […]
Even though I don’t forsee any weddings in my future, I would love to own these cute shoe dies. Your whole new collecrion is so wonderful. I will surely be buying some of it.
I’m so glad I got to see your video and share I n understanding of your goals with this gorgeous collection. Classic elegance…my favorite too!!!
Congratulations Becca and best wishes filled with blessings for your newest endeavors.
Becca, you were amazing in the video! Not loud at all, but professional and charming :o) What a proud moment for you.
Your dies are stunning, the display elegant and your range of wedding dies just breathtaking.
Congratulations! Can’t wait to see more :o)
Hugs
Anne (UK) x
What an amazing display! Everything is so beautiful and elegant! You didn’t even look nervous doing the video! Fabulous job!
In love! So versatile and beautiful. I will never have too many of your dies. Thanks for sharing this video. It’s exciting to see you in front of the camera. Hugs.
You did a wonderful job on the video. Now that you have conquered that little fear, what will be your next item to attack? The dies are so incredible and versatile and I for one cannot wait to get my hands on them to play.
So glad I found your blog…..
I agree, your new dies are definitely over the top elegant!!
I received the most beautiful card today that I won by commenting on your bog! Becca you are such a talented, generous and gracious lady, THANK YOU!