I spent quite a while this evening on a project that just didn’t go the way that I had hoped. No worries, I’ve changed it but it’s better left for me to approach again tomorrow. In the mean time I thought I would share some news.
In a round about way, I’ve been published! For me it’s a first and I’ve been so tickled but didn’t know exactly how to share the information without, well . . . seeming to brag. So initially I decided to let it go and bask in the praise of family and close friends. Someone I admire immensely reasoned with me that it really is okay to share, it’s always good to toot your own horn a little bit. Okay, hard for me to do but toot, toot, toot!
I’m tickled that many of the readers here emailed me to say they had seen this picture in the magazine and remembered the tutorial from my blog. Curious? Have a look in the May/June edition of Papercrafts Magazine on page 69. I’ve had many emails asking where to find the project tutorial on my blog so here’s a picture and a link for new readers. I promise in the not too distant future I will create a tutorial page for the blog to make finding these things far simpler).
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Spellbinders Ruffled Flower Medallion Tutorial
Now, changing horses a little bit – I wanted to make sure you know about some awesome Blog Candy being given way by JustRite Stampers. They passed 250,000 hits and are celebrating in a big way. The more people that leave a comment at their website, the more prizes they are giving away. They started with one set of prizes and have already had to add on due to the number of people jumping in for a chance to win – be sure you jump in on this opportunity. You have until Friday, March 27th at midnight to enter.
Good luck, and keep checking back with me – I still have some celebrating to do myself before the end of the month!
What wonderful news! Please be sure to Toot very loudly next time you’re published….. blog followers certainly won’t think you’re bragging!
Congratulations Becka, very, very well deserved.
Marion,
UK
I think every card you make should be published, you ROCK!!! Your cards are always so perfect and elegant, CONGRATULATIONS, you deserve it!!!!!
A huge congratulations Becca. I am so happy for you and you so well deserve it! Great job!!!!!
Joan
Congrats on the publication Becca, I for one can’t believe it’s your FIRST – you should have your own magazine with the amazing creations you create and share here with us.
Thanks for sharing and keep on tooting – you are such an inspiration to me and that particular tutorial is number one on my to do list when I get those Spellbinders….
Great news! Congratulations!
WOW:::GOOD FOR YOU AS YOU ARE INDEED AMAZING
LANA IN CANADA
CONGRATULATIONS on being published! You sure do deserve it and the whole world needs to be blessed by your talent as I know I sure am every day!
I agree…you should have your own magazine…Congratulations!
Great news Becca and well deserved, it’s great to see you have had your work published and please toot toot toot,
best wishes Susan X
Congratulations Becca – I think if ‘they’ looked at your blog, you would be published every month. Well done and I don’t think it will be the last time. You rock!!
hugs
HW(UK)
xx
Becca, I saw it and was so excited for you! Congratulations, and I agree, it’s okay to toot your horn, you totally deserve to be proud.
Congratulations!!! I would have thought you were published all the time. Your work is absolutely beautiful, gorgeous and elegant and tops anyone else that tries to create this style. Yippee…way to go…and Congrats again!!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats!! You deserve it and of course your friend is right you should brag Your work deserves to be in all the magazines
Hugs
Norine
Hi Becca !!! Personally I think that there needs to be a book called
“Becca’s Big Book of Bodacious , Beloved, Breathtakingly Beautiful, Bestest Cards Beneath God’s Starry Heavens” I would buy it! :) You go girl! If God opens the door……!! Your gift for His glory. IRIS, SAVED BY GRACE!!
What wonderful news! I have only recently found your blog but love all the wonderful hints and goodies that you do. Congratulations!!!
Congrats! I saw it and knew immediately it was your work! That must feel great!!!
This is great news!! You are so talented and so gracious to share those talents with all of us. I am so happy for you.
Becca: Congratulations. You are NOT bragging at all. Your designs are so beautiful and I know the readers will be amazed by your talent. I’ve been published and it is such a rush. The validation of your work from a professional publication is a wonderful feeling. Keep on designing….your ideas are incredible!!!
How exciting! Girl you deserve to be published. You are one very talented lady, your cards are so beautifully done, and you so freely share with all of us. You are an inspiration for us. You are just reaping what you are sowing. Be blessed and enjoy what’s coming back to you.
CONGRADULATIONS BECCA……YOU DESERVE IT AND “TOOT TOOT” AND KEEP TOOTING THAT PERSONAL HORN…NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT.
We all love you and all you fantastic cards, etc. Keep them coming!!
Wonderful news, Becca. You deserve the recognition. Your blog and your talents and second to none! Love your cards!
Blessings
Pat
Congratulations! I just can’t believe you haven’t been published many many times by now. Your work is amazing and beautiful, and you deserve many many toots!
CONGRATULATIONS BECCA! I loved that card when you showed us how to do it and still do. You Go Girl!
Congratulations Becca, I personally don’t think you are bragging at all, you are far too modest, your talents should have been published long ago, so go ahead and TOOT!
Marion UK
Congrats! Your work is always SO beautiful. You should be very proud – Thanks for sharing the news!!
Congrats to you!!! You have become a STAR!!!
Congratulation’s!! Wonderful news. You deserve to be published your work is so beautiful and an inspiration to everyone.
Becca, congratulations on being published!!! I am so surprised that you have not been published before as all your work is so stunningly beautiful! I love that project and cannot wait for the tutorial…
Congratulations Becca!! You deserve it! I thought you had been published before, you are so talented!!! I know this will be the first of a looooong publishing series!!
Blessings..
Mélyane
I agree with your friend..Toot your own horn.. you deserve it.. Congratulations on a wonderful achievement. all of your projects are so wonderful and IMHO you should have been published a long time ago.
Have a blessed day and again Congratulations
Hi Becca
Congratulions for your publication. You deserve it, you are really talented.
congrats!!!! Personally I can’t believe that you’re not getting pubbed in every mag, you’re amazing. :)
First of all, I thought it was funny that you didn’t like something you had been working on. On a bad day you create far better work than some I’ve seen. No offense to any one in particular but as I’ve said before, your work is beyond…Secondly, congratulations on being published. I’m somewhat surprised you hadn’t been previously. Funny that someone saw the issue and knew that it was yours immediately. I think I could too. Thirdly, I personally think there is a difference between bragging and tooting your own horn. You would never brag but go ahead and toot away.
Susan
You should be published-everything you do should be. Maybe thsiis comething we should pray about-a book full of your projects with toturials. I would be the first to buy one!!!
Because of Him
Faye
Congrats Becca! I can’t believe you haven’t been published before! I’m so happy for you. And no, you’re not bragging. Everyone that I know of that gets published mentions it so the followers can all go check you out in print and say, “Hey! I know her!” (well, you know what I mean.)
Awesome job lady! :o)
Congratulations Becca!!! This is awesome news, and why not toot your own horn about it, you most certainly deserve it! With all the wonderful, creative and amazing projects you have created I am surprised that you have not been published before now. So next time toot away loudly and be proud, you are a very gifted lady!!!
What great news! You should be very proud. Also, don’t be shy in the future about sharing your success with us.
Congratulations! It is well deserved and long past due! I remember that tutorial, but, didn’t try it – now I need to go back and try it out!
Congratulations, again.
Hooray for you, Becca! I saw both of your “published” art pieces and just knew they had to be yours before I even read your name. You are truly gifted and generous in sharing your talents with us! Congrats!
Becca,
Congratulations, when I saw it in the magazine, I told my DH, oh I know this lady and I love her work, it is fabulous! Thank you for sharing your art with us!!
Rubber hugs always!
Germaine
Becca, huge CONGRATULATIONS to you!!!! Whoohooo. I am so glad you shared, as being published is so not bragging. We all love your work and I am sooo surprised this is your first. As someone else has said it before, ALL your work should be published. You are a true inspiration to sooo many!!!! Keep TOOTING, we love to cheer you on!! Oh, and WOW on the gorgeous creation, as always!
Congratulations!!! You deserve it that’s for sure. I agree with many others in that I’m shocked this is your first publication – I was sure you would have been published many times before now. what a beautiful ruffled flower. Thanks for all your inspiration!!
Congratulations! This is wonderful news and I too would buy a book with your methods and demos (maybe it is something else for you to think about). You are a wonderful teacher and creator. It is ok to let your God given talents be known!
Congratulations, Becca, on your good news. You do such beautiful work, it’s really time that more people got to see it. You’re always an inspiration. I have a question. On the faith card, where is the wheat image from? I didn’t see it anywhere in that Flourishes set. Did I miss it? Thanks so much for sharing all your great ideas.
Way to go girl. What an honor to be published. I imagine the only reason you haven’t been before is because you never sent one in to be published or they would have jumped on it. Your work is inspiring and someday I hope to be able to be just a tiny bit like you, altho at my age , that is probably impossible..
I agree with a previous comment, you should have your own magazine! Your style is elegant and sophisticated – If only I had as much talent as you do just in your little finger, I’d be happy. Congrats to well deserved recognition!
Teri
Congratulations!! Your work is so wonderful and inspiring I am not at all surprised that you have been published and I would expect to see you published many more times in the future. You are such a talented artist and the world should see your work!
Fell free to toot your own horn. Doesn’t bother me. With your talent I’m amazed you haven’t been published more.
Congratulations for being published.
YEAH Becca!!! Congratulations and there is nothing wrong in a little bragging. Your work is above stellar and you should pat yourself on the back every once in a while. After all, you would do it for someone else, why not yourself. We all know how great you are – I mean you, not just your work. It’s about time the rest of the world knew also.
Elaine Allen
You deserve to TOOT your own horn. You are such a talented papercrafter. Congratulations on being published.
Congratulations Becca!!! You deserve this!!! I’d be diasppointed if you hadn’t of shared this with us. WoooHooo!!! Way to go…keep it up ( and I know you will ’cause you’re great!!!)
Have a great weekend and enjoy basking in your success!!!
Becca, your work is amazing–you will go as far as you want to in this papercrafting venture. Congrats and {{{Big Hugs, girl!}}}
Congrats!! Beautiful medallion flower and tfs.
Becca, congratulations on being published! It’s long overdue! In fact, I think you should publish a book of your awesome creations. Each card is so stunning and such an inspiration. Continue to let us know in the future where we can find your designs. Thank you for sharing and have a great week-end.
Shirley L.
Roseville, CA
Congratuations Becca!! Well deserved. Of course you should share this wonderful news, it’s not bragging. I’m sure I don’t speak just for myself when I say that we are all EXTREMELY happy for you. You bring so much inspiration to us, I know my creations have improved 100% since I found your site last year. Keep going gal, we need you – your work is amazing!
Jenny x
As the old saying goes—“If you’ve got it, flaunt it.” Congratulations on your publication. I loved that flower when I first saw it on your original post.
Congratulations Becca! Get used to it! I’m sure you will be
published MANY, MANY times! You are a creative inspiration!
Becca,
Congratulations! You really deserve this! I honestly think that you
should be published all the time! Your work is so creative, original,
and always beautiful!
Becca, I need to say it…..here it comes……IT’s ABOUT TIME, Girlfriend…..Congratulations!!! Why is it that PaperCraft subscribers always get their copies much later than news stands? I can’t wait to see it!!
Congratulations! Thank you for sharing the news. How exciting. I’ve known since the very first day that I came across your site that you should be published. :)
Becca,
Congratulations. You deserve all the accolades you receive.
We love your work.
Great news! Letting us know about your successes is not bragging – it’s sharing with friends!!!!!
That’s wonderful news!! And I have to say I’m a little surprised. WAY TO GO BECCA!!
Congratulations on a wonderful accomplishment!!!! and yes – it’s okay to share your excitement – I’d be shouting it from the rooftops if it were me. I’m not surprised that your work has been published – what does surprise me is that it’s the first time! Your work is always so beautiful and well designed. Congrats again.
Congrats! We all need a lift sometimes. Roll with it and you GO girl!
Congratulations on recognition well deserved! Published? Published? First Time??… ah hah… Your work is so beautiful and inspiring… I’d say go for it big time – – publish your own book !!
I’d certainly buy one.
Enjoy the limelight… you deserve a big spotlight. Sincerely, Beverly.
I KNEW I recognized that ad!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Lori
Go ahead and give a Toot! (Sorry, I couldn’t resist!) You are so deserving. Keep up the good work. I also saw the card you made for your son “Aspire” that was in a spellbinder ad in one of my stamping magazines. Congratulations!!!!
Congratulations! Just knew it was a matter of time!
Congratulations Becca!! I saw that in the mag – but didn’t read the name under it – I DID notice how beautiful it was!!! How fun!!!
Congratulations, I just can’t believe that this is your FIRST publication! You can write your own book as far I’m concern.
Oh Becca, you should have your own TV show on cardmaking! You are so creative and gifted. Congratulations and keep up the great work!
Congratulations on getting published Becca!
Congratulations on your beautiful work.
Toot, toot!!
You’ve certainly earned this in our eyes- it’s about time those mags took notice :)
Good on ya! And keep having fun :)
Congratulations Becca!! I have the magazine and noticed your beautiful projects right away! You always do such amazing work–you have a true gift!!
Congratulations Becca! Everything you do deserves to be in a magazine. I will have to check out that issue. I agree I think you should have your own book published. Make sure you keep us informed when you have more things published. Thank you for all that you share with us.
I can’t believe that this is the first time….you should have a book by now…everything you have done is truly special! Way to go!
CONGRATULATIONS BECCA! This is one of your many many fabulous designs and I am so glad you toot your own horns.
Oh Becca, I am so proud of you for being published. It could not happen to a more deserving, kind, and generous person. I say, “TOOT, TOOT, TOOT, for you”!! Linda S. in NE
It has been stated many times before but I really cant belive that this is your first time plubished. I am trying to make a wedding card for my brother and was flicking though magazine to get a good idea for a very special card couldn’t find any so thought lets hit my fav blogs and you are at the top of the list. So keep making your great cards that give me a smile down here in little New Zealnd.
Becca, congradulations, I love your work, you are so talented. I stalk you everyday, ha ha, just to see what awesome project you did for the day. Thanks you for sharing.
Becca, congratulations on being published!! It’s well deserved and loooong overdue!! Your talent is amazing! Toot your horn as loud and as long as you want. You deserve it!
Congratulations Becka, totally well deserved and something to be very proud of, hopefully this will be the first of many more to come. Look forward to seeing your work published again very soon.
Toot Away! You deserve it!
Congratulations, Becca! I saw your project in “PaperCrafts” and was excited to see something you had on your blog published.
Congratulations!!
You’ve come a long way and you are so deserving!
Amazing Paper Grace you are!!!
Congratulations Becca! That is so exciting. I will certainly be on the lookout for the magazine! Don’t hide your light under a barrel! It’s not bragging to tell your fans you’ve been published! I’d be shouting the good news from the rooftops! Now I’ve got to be on the lookout for the scalloped octagon – I just picked up the regular octagon last week. Keep up the awesome work!
How humble you are. It was so cute to hear you toot your own horn just a tad… how exciting for you and lucky for the rest of us who love to look at pretty things and gain inspiration. You just keep doin’ your thing and there will be lots of us who will cheer you on. Thanks for sharing your good news and best to you Becca!
Becca CONGRATULATIONS! I knew there was something that I had to email you about…but I just couldn’t for the life of me remember what it was! When I got my PaperCraft edition I saw that right away and was like I know her I know her!!!! I am so excited for you hun!!! You totally deserve it….and you are NOT tooting your own horn! You deserve to shout it from the mountain tops….your work is so amazing and deserves the recognition!!!!
Big Hugs~ Kim
This is just the beginning Becca you will surely go from strength to strength. You inspire with your creativity and originality and the quality of your work is outstanding so Toot and toot loudly and we your fan club will all be tooting alongside you :)
Good evening, Becca and Congratulations – it is very well deserved. I hope there are many more.
I was so happy to see your projects in Papercrafts Magazine. Hope this is the first of many of your beautiful projects and/or cards to be published. You are very deserving of the recognition. Congratulations, Becca!
Hi Becca! That is such great news! How excited you must be. Congratulations.
Congratualtions on being published! That’s awesome! Your work is so beautiful that you sure do deserve it. I’m happy for you.
Trish
Congratulations on the publication Becca! Tooting your own horn about this kind of thing is not only okay it’s a positive requirement from your loyal blog fans!! TooT Toot!!
Papercrafts will probably appreciate it too as I bet your announcement ups their circulation! A Tutorial section would be wonderful!! Thanks for considering it.
God Bless and keep crafting as it brings joy to so many. – Jean
Congratulations Becca! Your creations are wonderful & you deserve a bit of horn tooting!
I did see the magazine and knew right away it was you. Congratulations!!!!!! Yes, it’s ok to share because anyone reading your blog wants the chance to celebrate with you!!!!! Praise God!!!!
I knew the project in Papercraft was yours before I read it too. I recognized your style. You have an elegance that sets your art apart from others. I’ve not seen any of your projects that were not worthy of publication. What a talent. How cool it is that you share with us! Congratulations Girl you so deserve it! Blessings!
Girl, PLEASE!!! You are sooooo worthy! As soon as I saw it, I knew it was something you had created. I’m shocked that this is only your first publication! That was a crime that should have been reported! I see your creations and I swoon. So beautiful, so detailed , so what I would love to be able to do one day :) Congrats- you most definitely deserve it! TOOOOT
Becca,
Hey, I meant to email you and see if you had heard about the Paper Crafts Magazine photo, but I figured by the time you sifted through the thousands of emails you probably have, you would have already heard about it. I am so happy for you, you certainly deserve it. You have a natural talent, that cannot be equaled. CONGRATULATIONS!
Hugs, Lisa A.
P.S. Toot all you want!
Congratulations, Becca! I’m just surprised you didn’t get published sooner! Your projects are the best. You deserve it, and thanks for letting us know.
Congrats! I’m so proud. It is always such a joy to go to your blog. I check it all of the time. You are so talented I’m not suprised that publishers take note. Its about time. Blessings, Staci M
I’m so happy for you, and proud of you! It’s certainly much deserved. I can’t BELIEVE it hasn’t happened before, since your work is absolutely stunningly beautiful, and I mean that from the bottom of my heart!
Congratulations, Becca!
This is me gushing! Your are so special and Spellbinders produces a fine product. I am so glad to see you chosen by such an exceptional co. I knew they were smart.
Sharon
Congrats, Becca! After a long day at work, I’ll visit your site to get my creativity going or just to be inspired. I know there will be many more honors to come!
Aloha!
Wanda
Congrats! Your work is always SO beautiful. You should be very proud – Thanks for sharing the news!
Congratulations! You should toot your horn for that one. How exciting! This is an excellent project. Thanks for sharing it again.
Rene’ Mewes
RM3116@charter.net
Congrats! That is so cool! I haven’t seen this issue in stores here yet but when I do I will be looking for you!! And hello—-brag!! Being published is an amazing feeling. I used to worry about “bragging” too but your friends and readers will all be so happy for you they won’t see it that way.
Whoo hoo! Congrats Becca – awesome news – TFS!
Congratulations! I am so happy for you. I love your work and check your site often for inspiration. Thank you so much!
You should be shouting it from the rooftops girlie!! I was reading my magazine “again” a couple of days ago and saw the pics and your name. I know that lady!! Awesome acheivment Becca! Congrats!
Good for you….you certainly deserve to be published. I love all your cards and your blog is one that I check daily. You are truly an inspiration!
Kathy
Congrats Becca, I am so happy for you ,keep up the good work you deserve it.
Regina
Congratulations! It’s always important to share such good news! It gives us all hope and some thing to aspire to. Enjoy your moment! You’ve earned it!
Congrats Becca! I saw the advert and knew instantly it was your project without looking at the name underneath. You have such a fabulous, unique style. Thanks for sharing your work so generously with us. Ali
Way to go!!! I would have thought you were published all the time, Becca. Your cards and projects are just to die for…AND, you’re a great teacher!
Becca, your work rocks. Toot, toot, toot, it encourages the rest of us to try too!
:D
GREAT job!!
I saw the picture of your project in the magazine. I hope this is just the beginning for you. You are so talented. Congratulations
Oh my worrrrd, Becca! These are DROP DEAD GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You totally amaze me.
TOOT TOOT TOOT ALL YOU WANT SUGAR!! IM SO PROUD OF YOU
HUGS
KAY
Gorgeous as always
That is awesome!
Hi Becca! I meant to post a comment earlier about your featured ad. I was reading my PaperCrafts mag and I looked at the ad and went “That’s Becca’s project from the blog hop reveal!” I was so surprised I went and showed my mom and said “I follow her blog and I can always pick her projects out any where!”. Love your work and congrats!
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You are one talented woman. Congrats to you and best wishes for your continued success.
Sharing your talent and skills is so unselfish of you. Your work is celestial beauty.
Yvonne