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Card Making Ideas by Becca Feeken using Quietfire Design - Just Living Is Not Enough and Spellbinders Graceful Fans and Graceful 6 x 6 Frame Maker - for full supply list see www.amazingpapergrace.com
Happy Holidays!  I’m peeking in just in time for the last Day of Giving Friday of 2016.  Shhh….I have a house full of company and have stolen away a couple of times today to get this finished up and online.  It’s been an amazing holiday and although it wasn’t planned, I was able to see all three of my kids.  My two daughters came home and decided they couldn’t bear not to see their brother (who could not get time off) so we piled in the car and drove across the state to spend Christmas with him.   It was impulsive but well worth it, even though it was for one day.   What a blessing :-)

Card Making Ideas by Becca Feeken using Quietfire Design - Just Living Is Not Enough and Spellbinders Graceful Fans and Graceful 6 x 6 Frame Maker - for full supply list see www.amazingpapergrace.com
It has been a whirlwind since November – isn’t that the way it is for everyone?  Today I’m sharing a card made with the Graceful Frame Maker and one of my new borders.  I’ve received lots of question and this is the best place to share some updates for people who are looking for these dies.  Currently, the collections are available at Create and Craft USA and Create and Craft UK – some of the dies are sold out but pop over to the respective sites and you’ll be able to see what’s still available.  If you want to get your hands on to these sets, Create and Craft has the best current availability.

The dies will be shown at CHA in January so definitely encourage your local store to pick them up; they should be available in the Spellbinders Online Store in March 2017 and if you were unable to get the Graceful Frame Maker in the US or see any of the others that have sold out,  you can put them on your wishlist  in the Spellbinders store right now.

Card Making Ideas by Becca Feeken using Quietfire Design - Just Living Is Not Enough and Spellbinders Graceful Fans and Graceful 6 x 6 Frame Maker - for full supply list see www.amazingpapergrace.com

My card today has been on my workbench waiting for a bow for several weeks – I was playing around and decided to layer two mitered borders onto one card using Spellbinders Graceful Fans Border and it was cut using the Spellbinders Graceful 6 x 6 Frame Maker.  The way the dies are configured, it’s easy to cut the four borders where each fan center is cut then follow up by cutting the outline shape to put behind the fans for a punch of color.   I’m using a lovely Quietfire Design sentiment (Just Living Is Not Enough) that works wonderfully in a square frame!

About Day of Giving Friday
For new readers, every Friday it’s my pleasure to give away a card.   The card goes to a randomly picked reader (worldwide) who leaves a comment in our conversation. Want to know more about Day of Giving, here’s a link to my FAQ’s just check out #11.  You can check to see if your name is on the list of winners HERE!  For your comment:  What’s one thing you want to ditch and one thing you want to pick up in 2017?

WR-Supplies
Stamps:  Quietfire Design – Just Living Is Not Enough
Craft Paper:  Neenah Classic Crest – Solar White – Cover – 80lb smooth, The Fine Touch Gold Poster Board
Ink:  Versafine Onyx Black  and Clear Embossing Powder 
Accessories:  Spellbinders Graceful Fans Border (Spellbinders)  Spellbinders Graceful 6 x 6 Frame Maker (Spellbinders), Recollection Pearls, mulberry flower

post-header-bottomHave a Happy, Happy New Year!!

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  • Ann RobbinsDecember 30, 2016 - 6:49 pm

    Happy holidays Becca
    Missed u last week but glad I got to spend with family.
    Beautiful arc today. Hope I start the year with winning it.
    Hugs
    Ann RReplyCancel

    • ANN ROBBINSDecember 30, 2016 - 7:45 pm

      P. S.
      I forgot to answer the question, I was so happy to see your post. I would like to ditch all the clutter in my craft room and my whole house actually and make my life more committed to myself and less to other projects I get involved in. I had 4 cards I needed to make this week and didn’t get them done because of another committment to another project!ReplyCancel

  • christiDecember 30, 2016 - 6:54 pm

    I want to ditch negative draining friendships and pick up some new friendships.

    gorgeous card. looking forward to getting these either from spellbinders or my lss.ReplyCancel

  • Marzee CarnesDecember 30, 2016 - 6:56 pm

    I love this! Your cards new always so beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • Wanda ThomasDecember 30, 2016 - 6:58 pm

    I got the boarder and the frame make and will have try the layering – great idea. Want to ditch over committing myself and pick up a more open schedule! Have a great new Year!ReplyCancel

  • Yoshiko GlennDecember 30, 2016 - 7:00 pm

    I love your white and metallic combos. So elegant. Love this die. The thing I would love to drop is the high expectations I put on myself and the thing I would love to pick up is living each moment to the fullest because life is too short. Happy New Year, Becca.ReplyCancel

  • Alison MickeDecember 30, 2016 - 7:05 pm

    Absolutely beautiful card. Very inspirational! Each time I see a new post it makes me want to rush into my craft area and create! Thank you for the enthusiasm! !ReplyCancel

  • fusiafscrappingDecember 30, 2016 - 7:08 pm

    Amazing!ReplyCancel

  • TammieDecember 30, 2016 - 7:09 pm

    Happy New Year Becca! In 2017 I want to ditch wood blocks (removing red rubber and creating foam mount stamps). I plan to use a gift card from a sweet friend to pick up a new Perfect Stamping tool (half the price of a MISTI and works terrific). Love it! I also want to buy several new Spellbinders dies – especially your designs.ReplyCancel

  • Melissa BDecember 30, 2016 - 7:18 pm

    Happy holidays!
    I would like to ditch all the clutter in my house!
    I want to pick up more meaningful time with all my family!ReplyCancel

  • Lynda Mellor aka Loopy Lynda UKDecember 30, 2016 - 7:23 pm

    Good morning Becca, what a fantastic Christmas you must have had!!! Don’t you think spur of the moment things are the best : )
    You’re card is absolutely stunning but they all are!!! Thanks for sharing : )
    I agree with Yoshiko!!!
    I wish I was like I used to be before I hit my head!!!
    Have a good one!!!
    Wishing you and yours a Very Happy New Year!!!
    Loopy LyndaxxxReplyCancel

  • DevyDecember 30, 2016 - 7:30 pm

    Such an elegant creation!
    I would like to ditch my habit of procrastination! And I would like to pick up a more timely habit of getting things accomplished!
    I am so glad you got to see all of your children! We had five of our children (out of 6) home for Christmas, so it was fun, loud and exciting!!ReplyCancel

  • CaroleDecember 30, 2016 - 7:37 pm

    I want to ditch my concern over what other people say about me and pick up on only good feelings for others. I’ve lost several good friends these last few months of 2016. I need to rid myself of negative feelings and look for the good. Life is short and we have no knowledge of when it may suddenly be taken from us.ReplyCancel

  • Gretchen WilsonDecember 30, 2016 - 7:40 pm

    Absolutely stunning, nothing beats a white card with gold, simply exquisite!
    Glad you had time with your kids, it’s great having them home, had two from GA and one from LA and I take him to airport at 6am tomorrow, the other boy and the grandsons live an hour away. Oldest grandson will
    Be Marching in the Rose Parade. He was so excited!ReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterDecember 30, 2016 - 7:54 pm

    The card is lovely!! So good to hear you were able to spend Christmas with all the kids, I know when they move away and have lives of their own it is hard to get together. Wishing you a wonderful New year!ReplyCancel

  • Maxine DiffeyDecember 30, 2016 - 7:57 pm

    Oh Becca what a wonderful day you must have had with all your offspring together – it does a mother’s soul good to have that happen.
    Love your exquisite card so beautifully executed!!

    I would love to ditch some excess weight in 2017, and the cancer that is invading my family, near and far! What to pick up – grace and strength in the Lord.
    Blessings
    MaxineReplyCancel

  • Chelsea JohnsonDecember 30, 2016 - 7:59 pm

    Happy New Year, Becca!
    How delightful that you got to be with all three of your children during the holiday season. What a blessing.
    Thanks for taking the time to share this lovely card. It is gorgeous, and I can’t wait to get my hands on these new designs.
    As for what to ditch and what to pick up in the new year….Whew….I have so much going on right now I can’t even answer that. I do pray, however, that God will be glorified in my life in every way in 2017.ReplyCancel

  • AlisonDecember 30, 2016 - 8:02 pm

    Happy New Year Becca! Hope it’s a good one for you!
    How lovely you were able to spend the Christmas Holiday with all of your children! A lovely way to spend the day and worth the effort of the travel to and from
    Love how your card has turned out with those two layered frames. Makes it extra special Thank you for your continued inspiration.
    What I’d like to perfect in 2017 is learning how to stamp successfully!ReplyCancel

  • Christine MillerDecember 30, 2016 - 8:03 pm

    Happy New Year, Becca! What a wonderful blessing that you could see your children for Christmas. So glad for you.

    In 2017, I want to choose joy and to ditch worry.ReplyCancel

  • Christine SpringmanDecember 30, 2016 - 8:05 pm

    Another stunning card. One thing I would like to ditch is a few pounds. The one thing I would like to pick up is more of your dies. ChristineReplyCancel

  • RufusDecember 30, 2016 - 8:06 pm

    Becca so happy that you got to see all of your kids at Christmas and the spontaneity of it makes it even more fun. Another gorgeous card, but then all of yours are. Like most of your other commenters I’d love to cut back on outside commitments, get rid of negativity and clutter. I’d like to keep good friends and make more. I’d like to find more card makers, too! Wishing you and yours a Happy, Healthy 2017!ReplyCancel

  • Carol H.December 30, 2016 - 8:06 pm

    That is SO cool that y’all made an impulsive trip to see your son!! A lot of times the unplanned things we do are the very best! I totally love your card and sentiment! A lot of your new dies are definitely going on my wish list! Love them! Happy new year to you!!!!! Hugs!ReplyCancel

    • Carol H.December 30, 2016 - 8:08 pm

      Oh, I’d like to ditch what I call my piddle-diddling and get more focus on so I will have more time to try all the wonderful techniques and designs I see on Pinterest and blogs and instagram!ReplyCancel

  • Janice BrummettDecember 30, 2016 - 8:09 pm

    Gorgeous card. I just love your new dies and have tried watching for them to come back at Create and Craft. I always look forward to Friday’s just to see what you have created. I AM going to ditch negative people and surround myself with positive people. Life is much too short to have negative people trying to bring you down. Also, going to re-organize my craft room so I can find what I’m looking for. Must de-clutter my entire house. Have a blessed 2017 Becca.ReplyCancel

  • Melissa BoveDecember 30, 2016 - 8:14 pm

    Stunning card Becca! Love that Die!!

    Sounds like you are having a wonderful holiday season!! Glad to hear it!

    I want to ditch my disorganized house and pick up some better organization! Not too mention ditch some body fat and pick up more salad! Lol

    Happy New Year sweetie!!

    XOXO
    MelissaReplyCancel

  • Lynne AnakinDecember 30, 2016 - 8:26 pm

    Happy New Year, Becca and I hope I get to start the new year off by winning this amazing card. My number one resolution is to stop dragging my feet and get my craft area better organized so I have a place to put all your great new dies that I’m going to pick-up as soon as they’re available.ReplyCancel

  • Sandy ArtmanDecember 30, 2016 - 8:31 pm

    Hi, Becca,
    How wonderful to have your family together!
    I have a surprise from my brother and sister-in-law.
    I am letting go of disappointments with people and prioritizing things that bring me joy and feed my soul.
    Happy new year!
    Love and blessings,
    SandyReplyCancel

  • Sheila HDecember 30, 2016 - 8:33 pm

    Sounds as if you had a great Christmas. Happy New Year!ReplyCancel

  • Linda WaltonDecember 30, 2016 - 8:41 pm

    Hi Becca,
    Happy New Year!
    I am having so much fun playing with the new Graceful Borders dies and the Graceful Frame Maker. I had to smack myself on the forehead today when I saw your gorgeous card as I would never have thought of layering two ‘fancy’ border frames. It makes for such a lacy look.
    For 2017, I would love to ditch many pounds and would love to pick up more time to craft.ReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenDecember 30, 2016 - 8:48 pm

    WONDERFUL CREATION, BECCA! SO GORGEOUS!!! THANK YOU for the update on your mitered corner dies….! And the one thing I’d like to “ditch” would be, being undisciplined a times! LOL The thing I’d like to “pick up” would be of course, discipline! ;)ReplyCancel

  • Cathy UrichDecember 30, 2016 - 9:00 pm

    What a beautiful card. I can hardly wait to get the 6×6 frame maker. For 2017, I would like to ditch my health problems and add some socializing.ReplyCancel

  • Rebecca BillardDecember 30, 2016 - 9:00 pm

    Beautiful card Becca! Just love that sentiment! One thing I would like to ditch is unhealthy living and one thing I would love to gain is to be healthier.ReplyCancel

  • Christine RayDecember 30, 2016 - 9:07 pm

    Absolutely stunning! Too beautiful for words! Hmm…Think I’d like to ditch staying at home so much and get out more.ReplyCancel

  • DottieDecember 30, 2016 - 9:09 pm

    Such an entriguing card to make as it looks complicated. It Is just gorgeous!
    Can’t wait to see what you’ve dreamed up with the new 6″ square frames.ReplyCancel

  • Judy BennettDecember 30, 2016 - 9:20 pm

    What a beautiful card Becca! Fabulous bow, as always. :)
    I’d like to ditch all the clutter in my house, especially my craft room, and pick up a new resolution to keep things organized and neat in 2017. I am such a messy crafter!ReplyCancel

  • jean marmoDecember 30, 2016 - 9:26 pm

    Good question.
    I want to ditch self doubt! I want to pick up confidence!ReplyCancel

  • MildredDecember 30, 2016 - 9:59 pm

    Would like to ditch what’s in my closet and pick up a couple more dies. Happy New Year, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • Juanita BraunDecember 30, 2016 - 10:07 pm

    Beautiful card. I bought the set of borders and am so anxious to try them all out especially the frame maker. I love the double boarder on this card. I’m still trying to get on your mailing list again but I am not having any luck. I have to keep going to one of the old post to get to the newest one. I don’t want to miss a single post on the new boarders.
    I want to ditch all the clutter and reorganize my craft room. Happy you had fun with your family.ReplyCancel

  • PAM TASDecember 30, 2016 - 10:17 pm

    Hello Becca so happy to see you have sneaked a few moments to
    pop in to share your card it is perfect right down to the sentiment .
    The dies are gorgeous especially the borders you never fail to impress
    us and what a special bow WOW !!!!!
    Happy you have had a special Christmas with your family a Happy New Year
    to you and yours .
    I would like to ditch Sadness and pick up some Happiness hugs PamxxxxReplyCancel

  • Terri Scott - terriavidreaderDecember 30, 2016 - 10:46 pm

    Another absolutely gorgeous card. I have given up trying to make anything even similar.ReplyCancel

    • TheresaDecember 31, 2016 - 1:23 am

      Never, never give up on achieving anything!!! I am sure you can create something spectacular.ReplyCancel

  • Shaunda SniderDecember 30, 2016 - 10:49 pm

    I want to ditch 15 lbs. and pick up healthier eating habits.ReplyCancel

  • Denise BryantDecember 30, 2016 - 10:59 pm

    Beautiful layers and textures on this gorgeous card!
    Something I want to ditch…. my tendency to hoard things!
    And something I want to pick up…. to learn to be organized!ReplyCancel

  • Jan CastleDecember 31, 2016 - 12:39 am

    GORGEOUS card Becca!!!
    Would like to ditch crafting items I am not using so someone can give them new life – actually am doing that as I have sold the house and moving into an Independent Living Continuing Care area in a one-bedroom apartment – so lots of downsizing!!! I wish to be very cautious in what I add to my crafting in 2017…will have to knock me off my feet – LOL!
    Paper Hugs, and have a Blessed New Year Becca,
    JanReplyCancel

  • Vicki SopcakDecember 31, 2016 - 12:41 am

    Beautiful card Becca (as usual). I would like to ditch being over weight and pickup healthy eating habits and a regular exercise schedule.ReplyCancel

  • Gwendolyn GilesDecember 31, 2016 - 1:04 am

    My thing to ditch is all of my love of sweets and thing to pickup is more exercise for better health.ReplyCancel

    • TheresaDecember 31, 2016 - 1:21 am

      Try adding Tai Chi to your daily life. Meditative and relaxing.ReplyCancel

  • Karen M. RothDecember 31, 2016 - 1:07 am

    Well I have to say that I want to ditch the bad healthcare I
    Received in 2016. I want to pick up my Dreams in 2017.
    —
    I love this quote. Things I need so much. Does not happen in the PNW though until Spring and sometimes not until Summer. Happy New Year ?ReplyCancel

  • MarilynYDecember 31, 2016 - 1:11 am

    Here’s wishing you a healthy, adventure-filled, memorable new year. As new year’s resolutions goes, resolving to keep them is the hardest but never give up. At the top of my wish list of things to ditch is my excess body substance aka ‘fat’. lol. Seriously, it would be nice to shake a bit off so I don’t have to go into the ‘next’ size. College size I ain’t but “matured” body is acceptable. wishful thinking?ReplyCancel

  • TheresaDecember 31, 2016 - 1:19 am

    Beautiful card. I am anxious to ditch the cast that has been on my arm for the past couple of weeks. Next year I hope to delve even further into my family’s genealogy.ReplyCancel

  • Ang EdwardsDecember 31, 2016 - 1:31 am

    Oh Becca what a beautiful card i just love it !!!
    What would i pick up? Do you know i arnt sure !! Nor put down !! But i do know i wish i was as tallented as you

    Wishing you a joyful and happy new year
    Love Ang from GB xxReplyCancel

  • Clare WDecember 31, 2016 - 2:30 am

    HNY Becca! Fab card as always. I’ve just ordered your frame maker and some border dies. Waiting for them to arrive. Can’t wait to play! Especially with the damask borders. My fave. I’d like to drop hoarding stuff I don’t use and pick some good storage ideas so I have more space to craft in! Guess I won’t be alone in this!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Iris HarborneDecember 31, 2016 - 3:47 am

    Happy New Year to you, Becca and all those who read this post. I trust 2017 will bring much love and blessing to all.

    What a beautiful card. I love the gold and white and also the sentiment. Life without flowers (or nature) would be so dull.

    In 2017 I really, really want to ditch the house I’m living in. I so want, need and look forward to picking up my bungalow – the retirement home I’ve should have moved to last year. Third choice and hoping that the old adage ‘third time lucky’ will apply – even though I don’t believe in luck.

    N
    Happy New Year, All xReplyCancel

  • Maria SoaresDecember 31, 2016 - 3:58 am

    Hi Becca, lovely card.
    I want to ditch the fear of jumping into starting my own little venture of selling my cards. I would like to pick up the joy that I’m feeling helping my daughter organise her wedding in August 2017, and really enjoy doing her Wedding Stationery.
    HAPPY NEW YEAR ! ???ReplyCancel

  • KathyDecember 31, 2016 - 4:18 am

    Awesome card, what fun a house full for you…yet it’s always good when things r back to normal too…ditch my bad habits of shoving stuff away without going threw it..want to clean out my horrible craft room…thanks for sharingReplyCancel

  • ElaineDecember 31, 2016 - 5:18 am

    Hi Becca ,beautiful card and verse .
    I want to ditch my weight and pick a good diet to help me to do it lol.
    May i just wish you and yours a very happy ,healthy New Year.
    God Bless .
    Elaine H XReplyCancel

  • BenteDecember 31, 2016 - 5:40 am

    What a gorgeous and elegant card, love the frame you have made :))
    I wish you a HAPPY NEW YEAR, Becca – and I am so much looking forward to your new projects in 2017!!ReplyCancel

  • BunnyDecember 31, 2016 - 6:21 am

    I want to ditch my health problems and pick up some good health.

    This is a beautiful card. I love the great mitering and the beautiful little pearls.ReplyCancel

  • DeniceDecember 31, 2016 - 6:39 am

    The getting rid of part is easy. I want to de-clutter. I want to get rid of excess weight and lose all negativity in my life. I would like to pick up extra time , lots of energy and a great attitude. Have a wonderful New Year, everyone. God bless…Denice : )ReplyCancel

  • Susan B.December 31, 2016 - 7:04 am

    Becca, love your card! I was lucky enough to pick up your complete new dies and love them! I would like to ditch my 3 hour round trip drive to work and would love to pick up a job closer to home giving me more time to spend with my children. They grow up way too fast. Happy new year and thank you for the wonderful new dies.ReplyCancel

  • LoriDecember 31, 2016 - 7:13 am

    Another WOW card!! I’d like to ditch my desire for “sugar” and pick up exercising on a regular basis (I have lots of good intentions but not a lot of follow through). Have a great and wonderful New Year!!ReplyCancel

  • Sandy BoothDecember 31, 2016 - 7:44 am

    Beautiful card!! I am always amazed with your talent!! I would like to ditch the clutter in my home and open my senses to the beauty in this world by starting to paint again. Painting and card making go hand in hand. Happy 2017! ReplyReplyCancel

  • LizzieDecember 31, 2016 - 8:01 am

    I want get rid of my worries and embrace being more positive. Best wishes to you and everyone. How wonderful visiting your son unexpectedly and having a family Christmas with your childrenReplyCancel

  • Wendy AtkinsonDecember 31, 2016 - 8:19 am

    Hi Becca so glad that you were able to spend spend? time with your family over Christmas as I think it is the one time we should spend wiith our loved ones.
    Your card is as always beautiful and your new dies are on my wish list so hopefully they will find a loving home here shortly.
    Would just like to wish you and your family a Happy, healthy and peaceful New Year.
    WendyxReplyCancel

  • Pat GiuffreDecember 31, 2016 - 8:20 am

    What a joy to open your e-mail today and see this card! I used the same dies yesterday to make a card for a good friend in the hospital. BUT the best part of our visit was me showing her your new dies that I bought the first day available on C&C, so although we could not craft together we passed your die back and forth planning our next craft day and just how many new and wonderful cards we will be making. Thank you Beccca for a wonderful visit with my Friend Sally!ReplyCancel

  • Faulba DorsettDecember 31, 2016 - 9:44 am

    What I want to lose is weight and what I want to gain is restraint from eating everything in sight. I also want to have more time to scrapbook and paper craft.. I love making cards and have a large selection but never seem to have an appropriate card for the occasion. I wish you a happy and healthy 2017.ReplyCancel

  • Maureen KDecember 31, 2016 - 10:28 am

    Hello Becca,
    Beautiful card made with wonderful dies.
    I want to ditch old age and pick up my wrinkles!!!!
    Maureen xxxReplyCancel

  • jenny backDecember 31, 2016 - 11:02 am

    The one thing i most want to lose is weight and the one thing i want to pick up in 2017 is courage.

    Just love the card and your new borders Becca cant wait for when they appear in my favourite craft shops.

    Thank you Becca for your continued inspiration, i find you popping up more and more in my creations. ;)

    Happy and blessed 2017 to you and yours.ReplyCancel

  • Angelique VelaDecember 31, 2016 - 11:03 am

    Love this card! I want to ditch clutter and increase my focus.ReplyCancel

  • Connie LudgateDecember 31, 2016 - 11:27 am

    Hi Becca,
    What a beautiful card. I was able to get the collection from Create and craft and have yet to use them. I may attempt to make a card like this now. For 2017 I would like to “ditch” my laziness and “pick up” motivation and inspiration to start using my stash and create more cards. Hopefully some elegant ones like you make.ReplyCancel

  • Bonnie GarrettDecember 31, 2016 - 11:47 am

    Another beautiful card! You have such a talent. I’m praying that 2017 will be a better year. I would like to lose feeling that my life no longer has purpose since losing my husband of 42 years. I’d like to gain a cure for my daughters pulmonary hypertension and my brothers cancer.ReplyCancel

  • Granny DDecember 31, 2016 - 12:37 pm

    This card is really beautiful Becca, so glad you were able to spend a few days with most of the kiddos, when they get older it is hard to all match up schedules but when you do, it is so much fun and love.

    I need to ditch my procrastination and learn to be a bit more impulsive. I need to pick up more classes on crafting.ReplyCancel

  • Joy MossDecember 31, 2016 - 1:03 pm

    Gorgeous card! it would make a stunning wedding card for someone. I would really love to see a video on the Graceful Frame Maker and how you put together this card. My mind can’t wrap around how to make the frame, even after looking at the die on the Spellbinders website.
    What to Ditch and What to Pick Up: I’d like to ditch housework and pick up a real job! Lol. Long story which I won’t bore you with. Needless to say, I’m ready to get a job again!ReplyCancel

  • Patricia HowarthDecember 31, 2016 - 2:41 pm

    Hi Becca, A stunning card !! I am so pleased that you got to see all your children this Christmas holiday, such a blessing.
    I would like to ‘stop moaning about things that can’t be helped. and in 2017 I would like to ‘be a much better person’.
    Happy New Year to All, and I hope that 2017 is kind to you.
    Lots of love from Patricia xxReplyCancel

  • RayaDecember 31, 2016 - 7:57 pm

    So, so beautiful! Thank you for the wonderful year of giving! I want to ditch all sweets and carbs and I want to pick up more excerise!ReplyCancel

  • Marilyn in E~TownDecember 31, 2016 - 8:21 pm

    Gorgeous card! Love everything about it, from the gorgeous scalloped mattered coreners to all the pearls.
    I plan on ditching the negative people in my work place and try to master Fair Isle knitting so I can make my grandchildren awesome hand knitted winter hates!ReplyCancel

  • Anne(UK)December 31, 2016 - 8:28 pm

    What an amazing trip you and the girls made! I love these unplanned exploits – they often turn out to be the best! How lovely for you all to be together at Christmas like that!
    Love the card and the way you have transformed the borders with your genius die!
    De-cluttering and organisation are top of the list for 2017 :o)
    Hugs
    Anne(UK) XReplyCancel

  • HeidiDecember 31, 2016 - 9:59 pm

    Beautiful card, I was just thinking what a special gift this card would be and then noticed you give them away. How sweet!

    Ditch: the concept that I “need that something else”
    Pick Up: better habit of using what I have already

    Happy New Year!!!ReplyCancel

  • DianneJanuary 1, 2017 - 10:36 am

    Your new card is exquisite – I love your extra little touches to each die – you have a unique way of presenting them. Thank you for all the time and effort you put into your work – I know appreciation is one of my motivators and definitely inspire me onward! I wish the same for you in 2017 – Have a great new year!
    DianneReplyCancel

  • AletJanuary 1, 2017 - 12:21 pm

    Happy New year, may 2017 be good for all. I want to ditch the clutter, and gain space and organizational skills. CheersReplyCancel

  • Bette SchroderJanuary 1, 2017 - 9:43 pm

    Oh my! You make creating such a beautiful card look so easy! This is one gorgeous creation! I would so love to get rid of the clutter in my work space. I keep telling me once I finish up my granddaughter’s scrapbooks, I will give anything left away and concentrate solely on making cards. They may never be as beautiful as yours, but I do my best. Wishing you a happy, healthy New Years!! Thanks for the chance to win your beautiful card!!ReplyCancel

  • Kathleen ReillyJanuary 1, 2017 - 11:24 pm

    Just beautifulReplyCancel

  • D.Ann CJanuary 2, 2017 - 8:54 am

    Hard to believe it’s been a whole year since I’ve been here! lol! This card is so lovely!
    Watch less, DO more is my motto for this year. I have so many bookmarked projects (like this one!) I hope to actually DO some of them!!
    Looking forward to more fab inspiration from you this year!ReplyCancel

  • Gracie ChavezJanuary 2, 2017 - 2:16 pm

    Hello dear Becca! This new die frame creator die set is a must have! While it’s on preorder I want to try out the technique manually for non-square cards, but oh will that beautiful set be part of my collection!

    I’m stopping by as part of my anual tradition of visiting your virtual home to say Happy New Year! Also, to thank you for all the inspiration, ideas, tips, products, generosity and love you don’t mind to share with us throughout the year.

    My wish for you is that you keep winning in all you do :D More new beautiful releases, more time to create, blessings, love and health.

    Have an awesome 2017 dear Becca,
    hugs,
    Gracie ChavezReplyCancel

  • MelanieJanuary 2, 2017 - 6:42 pm

    Hi,
    Is it possible for them to make Graceful frame maker in an
    A 2 size? In our area that is the popular size. Very few 6×6.
    I hope they can do it. I bet it would be very popular.

    Let me know please.
    MelanieReplyCancel

  • Sandra SmithJanuary 2, 2017 - 7:45 pm

    I feel like my entire home needs a major reorganization and deep cleaning. I’ve been in a wheelchair for 2 years now so there are many things around the house that are difficult or not possible for me to do. Fifteen months ago, my husband developed a very serious heart problem which resulted in a specialized open heart surgery that required we travel out of state for. As a result, my wonderful hubby hasn’t been able to do the house hold duties he would normally do. I feel as if we are behind in everything and it really bothers me. I am praying for a much improved 2017 where we catch up.

    I love your new card and especially love your border dies. I am so glad I purchased them when they were on Create and Craft. Looking forward to creating with them at 2017!ReplyCancel

  • Karen CowanJanuary 2, 2017 - 10:03 pm

    I LOVE this card and the dies used! In 2017 I would like to ditch a few pounds and add a few more smiles to everything!ReplyCancel

  • Mickey M.January 6, 2017 - 11:46 am

    I’d like to ditch some clutter and gain more organization.ReplyCancel

  • Day of Giving Friday: It’s a Girl » Amazing Paper GraceJanuary 6, 2017 - 12:00 pm

    […] made using a die that cuts all four pieces of the mitered frame at the same time. My last post HERE has links to the entire set of dies based on availability – in the mean time the dies used on […]ReplyCancel

  • Dorothy MutafopulosJanuary 15, 2017 - 2:24 pm

    Well like to ditch all the mess in my craftroom . My new year’s is to get it organized and I started and I just need to finish. But lets get back to your card it’s fabulous.ReplyCancel

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Card Making Ideas by Becca Feeken using Quietfire Design - If Kisses Were Snowflakes and Spellbinders Fabulous Fretwork, Spellbinders Blooming Collection, Spellbinders Arched Swallowtail Pennants, Spellbinders Create A Flake Six - full supply list at www.amazingpapergrace.com
Good morning lovely friends!  As it always goes during the holiday season, so much to do and not enough time.  I hope today finds you smiling and ready for the cheer the season brings.   I have new dies on my table and that always puts a skip in my step.  I took a break from some of my crafting to lay out a new card and I must say that I adore the border strip that I picked up to play with – Spellbinders Fabulous Fretwork.

Card Making Ideas by Becca Feeken using Quietfire Design - If Kisses Were Snowflakes and Spellbinders Fabulous Fretwork, Spellbinders Blooming Collection, Spellbinders Arched Swallowtail Pennants, Spellbinders Create A Flake Six - full supply list at www.amazingpapergrace.com

Several months back I did a small series on how easy it is to take a filigree border and parlay it into a background.  That’s a technique that I love doing – just a little bit of toying around and it clicks whether a die is going to be stackable or not.  You can see cards from the series HERE and HERE and HERE.   These backgrounds do all the heavy lifting – they are so easy to put together and lickety split your card is complete!  Just add a sentiment panel and you are on your way.

On top of a card base with some matted layers I added three cuts from Spellbinders Fabulous Fretwork.  For my sentiment I used the circle from Spellbinders Blooming Collection and Spellbinders Arched Swallowtail Pennants.    The snowflake is from Spellbinders Create A Flake Six.  The If Snowflakes Were Kisses sentiment is new from Quietfire Designs and is so sweet, sweet, sweet.

About Day of Giving Friday
For new readers, every Friday it’s my pleasure to give away a card.   The card goes to a randomly picked reader (worldwide) who leaves a comment in our conversation. Want to know more about Day of Giving, here’s a link to my FAQ’s just check out #11.  You can check to see if your name is on the list of winners HERE!  For your comment:  What’s your favorite Christmas ritual?

WR-Supplies
Stamps:  Quietfire Design – If Snowflakes Were Kisses
Craft Paper:  Neenah Classic Crest – Solar White – Cover – 80lb smooth, The Fine Touch Silver Poster Board, Bazzill
Ink:   Amuse Studio – Gypsy Blue
Accessories:  Spellbinders Fabulous Fretwork, Spellbinders Blooming Collection, Spellbinders Arched Swallowtail Pennants, Spellbinders Create A Flake Six,  Recollection Pearls, buttons from my stash

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  • Judy BennettDecember 16, 2016 - 10:27 am

    What a beautiful card Becca. I love the new Fretwork die and will add it to my “must have” list.

    For years we’ve always enjoyed a glass of mimosa after opening our gifts and while fixing breakfast.ReplyCancel

  • Maureen KDecember 16, 2016 - 10:31 am

    Hello Becca,
    This is so beautiful, I love what you’ve done with the die.
    My favourite Christmas Ritual is the Vigil Mass on Christmas Eve, then back home for a beanfeast!!!!
    Maureen xxReplyCancel

  • christiDecember 16, 2016 - 10:34 am

    Christmas eve when we open 1 present and then head out to mass. this card is so beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • Cathy HomanDecember 16, 2016 - 10:35 am

    Such a beautiful card! I just love the Fretwork background. Thank you for always providing inspiration.ReplyCancel

  • Wanda ThomasDecember 16, 2016 - 10:36 am

    See, only you can think of using a border die as a full background. That is way to out-a-the-box for me. But now that you have revealed it, I’m all in! My favorite ritual is hanging stockings on the fireplace. Don’t fill them with anything anymore; just like them there……ReplyCancel

  • Cheryl StaufferDecember 16, 2016 - 10:37 am

    So beautiful and elegant. I love the fretwork die and the sentiment!! My favorite ritual is Christmas Eve afternoon opening gifts with family, a special meal and Christmas Eve church service.ReplyCancel

  • DeniceDecember 16, 2016 - 10:37 am

    If kisses were snowflakes and Hugs were pearls,
    I’d kiss you and hug you till the end of the world….

    Sorry, just went off on a tangent…. : )

    Love your beautiful card as usual….

    Merry Christmas …. Everyone….ReplyCancel

  • Jan CastleDecember 16, 2016 - 10:37 am

    Hi Becca….thank you for your lovely card today…we just had a snow storm so I am snowbound for a few days! Couldn’t help but think of Jim sending me those snowflake kisses from Heaven….sweet memories Becca – thank you! My favorite Christmas ritual is listening to Christmas music throughout the season – a definite reminder that Jesus is the reason for the season!!!
    Paper Hugs,
    JanReplyCancel

  • Gretchen WilsonDecember 16, 2016 - 10:43 am

    Oh Becca, this is so you and I dearly love the fretwork die, such a stunning background. Your work always brings me such inspiration and some days I really, really need it to keep my day going, each day is a new journey for me as hubby has ALZ and I never know what the day will bring. But I am taking it one day at a time.

    Hugs
    GretchenReplyCancel

  • Debra DunhamDecember 16, 2016 - 10:44 am

    What a beautiful card! My Christmas ritual is watching a Christmas movie on Christmas Eve. Hugs xxxReplyCancel

  • RuthannDecember 16, 2016 - 10:47 am

    What a beautiful card! You are amazing! Love to watch the kids and now the grandkids open gifts.ReplyCancel

  • Rebecca DeeproseDecember 16, 2016 - 10:52 am

    Such a beautiful and loving card. I enjoy your posts very much Becca. Teaching full time, it is rare to have the luxury of leaving a comment for you but please know what a lovely oasis within chaos, to view your elegant creations! Merry Christmas and blessings, RebeccaReplyCancel

  • Bette SDecember 16, 2016 - 10:53 am

    I always look forward to the Christmas services. Especially since then my husband will go to the services with me. He’s what my daughter-in-law calls “a Christer” He only goes to Easter and Christmas services! So I really look forward to that. I really love this card and especially the fretwork – it really is fabulous! You do an amazing job of putting all the right dies together and coming out with a real work of art! Thank yuou for sharing your talent with us. And for a chance to win this beautiful card.ReplyCancel

  • dianne schlegelDecember 16, 2016 - 10:55 am

    The card above is beautiful Becca – good job! I’ve purchased a few of your designs from Spellbinders but haven’t had chance to work any of them – but I am excited and promised myself after the holidays I will get to it. Hoping you and your have a wonderful Christmas and a very healthy and prosperous new year.
    Hugs DianneReplyCancel

  • Rosie WaldtDecember 16, 2016 - 10:57 am

    Our ritual is eating oyster stew, going to Christmas Eve Mass and opening presents. Our children all live away from here so it depends when/who is coming and whether there are little ones.ReplyCancel

  • jean marmoDecember 16, 2016 - 10:59 am

    We had so many – photos with Santa, hiking out and cutting our tree, frosting cookies, dated ornaments. But, now that both are married and one lives far away, it is more more difficult to carry on with these. We try as much as possible. My fave is the photo with Santa. I bought my husband a suit so he can dress up and I still take photos of my grown up married couples!ReplyCancel

  • Barbara DawsonDecember 16, 2016 - 11:19 am

    Another beautiful card and sentiment Becca, I love this die and I will have to add it to my ever growing list of dies I must have. You always give me inspiration and I thank you for that.
    Christmas here in Yorkshire UK is spent with our daughters and their families and we like others everywhere have created our own traditions that we look forward to every year even though the grandchildren are all grown up now, nothing changes.
    Hope you have a beautiful Christmas with your family & I look forward to seeing your creations in 2017.ReplyCancel

  • Carol RossouwDecember 16, 2016 - 11:25 am

    Oh wow! Another really pretty card Becca! Favourite ritual apart from meeting with God’s people to celebrate the most wonderful Gift of God’s Son, a good afternoon snooze after a lovely meal ;)ReplyCancel

  • Susan PapkeDecember 16, 2016 - 11:31 am

    I like how the fretwork looks so delicate.
    Favorite Christmas tradition: on Christmas Eve we read Luke 2 while the kids place the appropriate figures into the nativity, then eating the Christmas cookies for the first time w/eggnog.ReplyCancel

  • Clare WDecember 16, 2016 - 11:39 am

    Hi Becca. Fab card as always. So filigree and lovely. A fave Christmas ritual is on Christmas eve. Watching the carol service on TV from Kings College, Cambridge . Done this for years. Happy weekend.ReplyCancel

  • Barbara WilsonDecember 16, 2016 - 11:39 am

    It is making candy. When I worked I took it to work and gave to family and friends. Now my husband takes it to work.ReplyCancel

  • Sandy ArtmanDecember 16, 2016 - 11:49 am

    Hugs to you, dear Becca,
    Last week I came across a quote by Thoreau, “It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.” Thank you for always seeing something beautiful!

    I so appreciate you sharing your ‘secrets’. Today’s card is so delightful and so were the others that illustrate the use of overlapping border dies. I’ve added the fretwork die to my ‘must have’ list, as well.

    I’m a choral singer and the Christmas season wouldn’t be complete without the special Christmas Eve services at my church. Later, I get together with family and friends for an annual tamale feast. This blend of sacred and socializing is warming and joyful.

    Love and blessings,
    SandyReplyCancel

  • DebraDecember 16, 2016 - 11:49 am

    Hi Becca .. your card is beautiful as always!
    We have so many Christmas rituals .. I think the best one is one I started with my kids a few years ago – we go out for Chinese on Christmas Eve. Gives us a rest from all the Christmas prep and we enjoy each other’s company and anticipate Christmas. Will you tell us your favorite Christmas ritual?ReplyCancel

  • Melissa BDecember 16, 2016 - 11:52 am

    Christmas Eve service and lighting our candles as we sing Silent Night are my favorite parts of Christmas.ReplyCancel

  • Carol bDecember 16, 2016 - 11:58 am

    Many favorite rituals,hard to choose. I do love taking each individual ornament out of the box and remember when I got it.
    Carol bReplyCancel

  • Sara AlfordDecember 16, 2016 - 12:06 pm

    Hello Becca,

    I always enjoy your “Day of Giving Friday” and look forward to each Friday because of it. I was hoping to receive your Collection prior to having to make 6 Birthday cards this month, but since I had the Tuscany Strip, decided to use that instead. OMG! I was so happy with the results. So, the border you display here makes me happy that I, too, chose to do that.
    Every Christmas Eve whoever is with us that night, we warm up a pot of Corn Chowder Southern Style and talk of the year behind and ahead. We all love this ritual! Merry Christmas Becca to you and yours. May 2017 be a year of fulfillment and of HOPE! Love, SaraReplyCancel

  • Yoshiko GlennDecember 16, 2016 - 12:12 pm

    Love, love the sentiment. The card is gorgeous, love the background you put together. My favorite annual Christmas ritual is to make new homemade ornaments to add to our collection. Happy Holidays to you!ReplyCancel

  • Lori EdwardsDecember 16, 2016 - 12:23 pm

    WOW, love it, your card is gorgeous. As my Christmas tradition, I loved collecting snowmen, and decorating the Christmas tree all by myself (of course I wanted it perfect, ha ha ha).ReplyCancel

  • LoisDecember 16, 2016 - 12:28 pm

    No fret about this beautiful card. Thanks for reminding us to think outside the box. My traditions are to set up my manger collection and then on Christmas Eve, go to the evening service.
    Have a blessed holiday season. Much happiness and peace in the New Year.ReplyCancel

  • Mickey M.December 16, 2016 - 12:32 pm

    Our family tradition was Christas Eve mass, dinner, watching claymation video Carol of the Bells and then exchanging presents.ReplyCancel

  • Joni StonekingDecember 16, 2016 - 12:39 pm

    Lovely card – love how you stacked the border die. Going to have to pull out some of my border dies and play with them! Love the sentiment, too.

    My favorite Christmas ritual — at home, decorating the tree with family and Christmas dinner with everyone. Personally – Christmas Eve service at church.

    Blessings,
    JoniReplyCancel

  • Earlene BostDecember 16, 2016 - 12:43 pm

    Beautiful card as always. Truly Beccalicious! My favorite ritual is gathering with family on Christmas Eve and bringing in the morning light.ReplyCancel

  • ANN ROBBINSDecember 16, 2016 - 12:53 pm

    Hi Becca
    Beautiful card. Love the sentiment.
    My favorite now that the kids are grown is a Christmas eve 8 a.m.
    5K run called STRESS BUSTER & FUN RUN which I have chaired for the past 3 years. The city is the benefactor for a new kids playground. Then Christime Day at 9 a.m. Eddie & I host a Christmas breakfast for about 25-30 friends. Got to get rested up! Lots to do.
    Hugs
    Mstgane
    Ann R.ReplyCancel

  • DevyDecember 16, 2016 - 1:05 pm

    What a beautiful card, and sentiment! We lost a son in law to suicide earlier this year, and that sentiment is so special! Thank you for sharing your beautiful creations!ReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenDecember 16, 2016 - 1:17 pm

    BEAUTIFUL CARD BECCA! I’ve been seeing this sentiment all about & I LOVE IT! ;) My favorite Christmas ritual is setting the table for our Christmas Dinner & cooking too! Making the table look AS PRETTY AS I CAN! This year, I’ve made SPECIAL PLACE MARKERS for a something-different touch! ;)ReplyCancel

  • Christine SpringmanDecember 16, 2016 - 1:39 pm

    Love how you used borders as a background the card is stunning. My Christmas ritual is listening to Christmas music and enjoying the Christmas lights. Christine S.ReplyCancel

  • Juanita BraunDecember 16, 2016 - 1:48 pm

    This is the most beautiful card. Thank you so much for sharing the idea of how to use our filigree boarders. My Christmas ritual for the past 45 years is to have a beautiful buffet for my family and friends. I pull out all my good china, silver and crystal. All the children who came as little ones now bring their babies. What a wonder evening. My new Christmas ritual also is my son, wife and baby come over very early Christmas morning to open our gifts and spend a fun morning together.ReplyCancel

  • LeneTDecember 16, 2016 - 1:49 pm

    Beautiful card!ReplyCancel

  • Trish CooperDecember 16, 2016 - 1:50 pm

    Your cards are just stunning!!!!! My favorite ritual is going to my Mom and Dads on Christmas Eve for barb b que and opening presents! I think my dad really believes there is a Santa Claus and he is 87 years old…..Christmas wouldn’t be the same without them!!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Trish AveryDecember 16, 2016 - 1:54 pm

    Becca love how you use border dies to make such a lovely delicate background. My favourite ritual is putting up the Christmas Tree and also putting out my little village that I made. then I know its Christmas.
    Hugs Trish.ReplyCancel

  • Dayle SDecember 16, 2016 - 1:58 pm

    Beautiful card, and can be used year-round, just change the sentiment! Love it! We don’t have a ritual, per se, but my hubby and I (and family if they are in town) always watch at least one Christmas movie and play games while dinner is cooking. Dinner is usually a simple casserole made the day before that just needs to cook in the oven. Easy-peasy, so everyone can enjoy the holiday! Have a wonderful one, Becca! Thank you for sharing your gift of inspiration to us all year long!ReplyCancel

  • AlisonDecember 16, 2016 - 2:07 pm

    Good morning Becca. Your latest card is amazing Am loving the Fretwork background it really sets off the card.Favourite time for Christmas is having Family round or to SKYPE them to see and hear their voices as we don’t live close by all of them as they have moved on. Christmas cards keep us in touch with friends who are also away.ReplyCancel

  • Kathy BinfetDecember 16, 2016 - 2:14 pm

    Because,
    I just started following your work by accidentally finding you on YouTube. I can only describe your cards and other ideas as stunning and innovative. I love getting your e-mails each Friday to see what you’re creating. Thank you so much for all your inspiration.ReplyCancel

  • Chelsea JohnsonDecember 16, 2016 - 2:23 pm

    Love this card, Becca! Just gorgeous. I love everything you post, though.
    My favorite Christmas ritual…worshipping at church. And decorating the house. Now that I’m getting, um, older, I have toned the decorating down a bit, but I still love to make the place festive for the Day.ReplyCancel

  • Diane FDecember 16, 2016 - 2:28 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous card, Becca. Now that the kids are grown with families of their own my husband and I enjoy watching Christmas movies on TV during the entire season.ReplyCancel

  • Maxine DDecember 16, 2016 - 3:10 pm

    One of my favourite Christmas rituals is to dress the tree :-) Especially now I have so many handmade ornaments.
    Love your card Becca, the blue is the perfect foil for the die cuts and gold accents
    Blessings
    MaxineReplyCancel

  • April S.December 16, 2016 - 3:16 pm

    I love your card!! My favorite christmas tradition is cutting the tree!ReplyCancel

  • Yvonne NicholsonDecember 16, 2016 - 3:17 pm

    What a beautiful card Becca, love the color combo.ReplyCancel

  • Beverly FuchsDecember 16, 2016 - 3:19 pm

    Hello Becca,

    The fretwork background is so crisp and bright like a winter’s day. The touch of silver just adds to the elegance. Another glorious card. My favorite ritual is just spending time with family and friends.ReplyCancel

  • Rosemary TejaDecember 16, 2016 - 3:50 pm

    My favorite ritual for Christmas to have my tree up and house decorated by Thanksgiving night. then i sit back and watch all the lights on the tree my tree is the best part of Christmas.
    They card is gorgeous sure would love to win it and send it to someone I love very muchReplyCancel

  • Victoria LunaDecember 16, 2016 - 3:54 pm

    What a gorgeous, gorgeous card!. We kiss baby Jesus and put Him on the manger and play “Feliz Navidad” from José FelicianoReplyCancel

  • BrendaDecember 16, 2016 - 4:09 pm

    Your cards are always Amazing and very special. Our family favourite tradition is Prime Rib and King Crab for Christmas. Wishing you and your family a blessed holiday season. Merry Christmas.ReplyCancel

  • Colleen HowellDecember 16, 2016 - 4:26 pm

    Gorgeous card, love the blue and white togetherReplyCancel

  • Christine MillerDecember 16, 2016 - 4:33 pm

    On the day we decorate, both inside and outside, I bake the season’s first batch of cookies for my guys. We enjoy the tree and the special ornaments collected on vacations. We usually end up reminiscing about the trips we took and memories of previous Christmas seasons.ReplyCancel

  • RayaDecember 16, 2016 - 4:41 pm

    Becca, your card takes my breath away! We make appetizers together as a family and eat them together Christmas Eve.ReplyCancel

  • Ruthie ArmstrongDecember 16, 2016 - 5:05 pm

    Beautiful card Becca! I would have to say that decorating and all the great food that is made at Christmas time.ReplyCancel

  • Betty McalisterDecember 16, 2016 - 5:11 pm

    Hi Becca. I had to look twice at your card to check out that you’d die cut the border three times. I thought it was one die!! Amazing. Gorgeous card.
    On Christmas Day morning, we light the fire, open our stockings after breakfast and then have a glass of champagne.
    I wish you and your family a very happy Christmas and healthy New Year. XxReplyCancel

  • Karen CummingsDecember 16, 2016 - 5:22 pm

    Beautiful card Becca! Christmas Eve my daughter and her husband and 4 grand children come over. We have dinner and eat lots of my baked cookies and goodies. The fun then begins with the first grand child opening up his present and then an explosion of wrapping paper and everyone is laughing and enjoying each other.ReplyCancel

  • MaryDecember 16, 2016 - 5:42 pm

    Wow! What a fabulous card!
    My favorite ritual is getting together with family, eating snacks on Christmas eve and everyone opening one present. We’ve done that every since I was little and now my kids are grown and we’re still doing it.ReplyCancel

  • Lynda Mellor aka Loopy Lynda UKDecember 16, 2016 - 5:44 pm

    Good morning Becca, what an amazing gift you have!!! Thankyou for another beautiful card it’s just stunning!!!
    My favourite tradition is Christmas Eve we prep the Christmas Day Dinner, bake mince pies and lemon tarts it makes the whole house smell of Christmas yummo!!! Just being together!!!
    Wishing you and yours a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!
    And to everyone else too!!!
    Have a good one!!!
    Loopy LyndaxxxReplyCancel

  • NADINE ILLINGWORTHDecember 16, 2016 - 5:48 pm

    HAS TO BE THE TREE GOING UP .
    FABULOUS CARDReplyCancel

  • MildredDecember 16, 2016 - 5:52 pm

    Driving around to see all the Christmas lights. You always have the best sentiments. Love the card as usual!ReplyCancel

  • Angelique VelaDecember 16, 2016 - 6:48 pm

    Such a lovely card!You make such lovely cards! I don’t, actually,have a favorite Xmas ritual.ReplyCancel

  • Lynne ADecember 16, 2016 - 7:03 pm

    Thanks for the opportunity to win yet another gorgeous card. My favorite tradition is the my annual holiday cookie “bake-athon” with all the kids in my family…. including the ones who aren’t really kids anymore!ReplyCancel

  • SuzzieQDecember 16, 2016 - 7:05 pm

    A delightful creation! My favorite Christmas ritual is going to midnight mass on Christmas Eve.ReplyCancel

  • Carol H.December 16, 2016 - 7:39 pm

    Well one of our favorites is to make gingerbread and sugar cookies. We always have fun decorating them and after we have done SO many we start decorating them in very goofy ways!! LOL! Such sweet memories!! Beautiful card as yours always are!!! Hugs!ReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterDecember 16, 2016 - 8:12 pm

    Oh wow such a beautiful background that makes, love the silver with the white and blue!ReplyCancel

  • Denise BryantDecember 16, 2016 - 8:41 pm

    Beautiful holiday card!
    My favorite holiday ritual is baking several kinds of cookies, packaging them up and delivering to friends and neighbors!ReplyCancel

  • Anita BraddockDecember 16, 2016 - 8:47 pm

    Watching our Granddaughter open gifts them make a special breakfast and then all the family comes over for Dinner but we will be missing my Dad because he passed 2 yrs ago and is still hard. ThanksReplyCancel

  • DeeDecember 16, 2016 - 8:57 pm

    Hi Becca
    Christmas eve is spent with family playing board games, and eating finger foods. Just quality time spent together before everyone arrives for a busy christmas day.
    DeeReplyCancel

  • MichelleDecember 16, 2016 - 9:25 pm

    Becca, the card is absolutely stunning. I think I will be adding this die to my stash for sure. The Quietfire stamp is so precious. Our family favorite ritual is early Christmas morning we gather at my daughter’s house to have hot chocolate and monkey bread right out of the oven. Then we dig in and open gifts.Later in the evening we gather at Grandma’s house, mine, for a good meal some laughs and perhaps a few more gift openings.
    Blessed Christmas to All!ReplyCancel

  • Janice BrummettDecember 16, 2016 - 9:28 pm

    What a beautiful card! Love the Fretwork. I would love to see this card in person to see how you have lined up the die without cutting the design. I want to be a fly on your wall just to watch you create! Our sons, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren join my husband and myself and we all go to Christmas Eve services at our church. Christmas morning we all gather at my nephews home for a LARGE Christmas breakfast. My two sisters and their families and all my kids & grandchildren continue this tradition after our parents passed away. This is the way we keep the Christmas tradition going and get to see all the nephews and nieces and their children. What a crazy time but most enjoyable. Then back home for my sons, daughter-in-law and grandchildren’s Christmas. We celebrate Christmas traditions for two days.ReplyCancel

  • DodieDecember 16, 2016 - 10:18 pm

    Well, I don’t have a lot of Christmas rituals. I just go with the flow. But we do have Fettuccine Alfredo for dinner on Christmas Day. Thanks … Merry Christmas!ReplyCancel

  • Mez LydiardDecember 16, 2016 - 11:16 pm

    Just looove seeing your work. Wish I could do them but am not that clever. I just love making my Christmas cards which I start in September and hearing the response from the recipients. I have some friends who use them as Christmas decorations the following year. I make 3D cards mainly. Wish I could do the type that you make.
    Have a wonderful joyous Christmas Becca.
    MezReplyCancel

  • Christine RayDecember 17, 2016 - 12:49 am

    B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L Becca!!! One of my favorite Christmas rituals (there really are so many) is going to worship on Christmas Eve; carols, candle light, the babe in Bethlehem, Emanuel… and if we’re lucky, snow! Christmas Blessings to you and your family, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • Granny DDecember 17, 2016 - 1:30 am

    I think one of my favorite things is to try and wrap the presents in a new and beautiful way, nice paper, beautiful ribbon and embellished tags. That and the decorating of course. Found an old top hat last year and cleaned it up and decorated it for the tree topper and ordered 10 bundles of babys breath for the tree and everywhere else there is a garland or a wreath needing snow or a little something.ReplyCancel

  • MarilynYDecember 17, 2016 - 2:21 am

    LOVE this classy card! When I was young – like about 6 years old – my mom had us make our own Christmas stocking to hang by the front window ( we don’t have fireplaces in Hawaii ) with left over fabric or newspaper. We continued this ritual until I left for college. Of course by then we had refined ourselves using felt or elaborate designed fabric. I continued this ritual with my own children and now have my grandchildren do the same. We use felt or fancy cardstock. Notice the carry over using paper? The children enjoy making their own stockings and they have their collection of ‘old’ stockings to remember and reminisce.ReplyCancel

  • ElaineDecember 17, 2016 - 4:36 am

    Hi Becca
    A very beautiful card , love the fretwork and verse .
    When the children were young ,we always looked forward to our Midnight Church Service , then the opening of the children’s main present on Christmas morning, all other presents were opened after Christmas dinner, happy , happy days .
    I wish you and your family a very Happy Christmas and a most healthy New Year.
    God Bless
    ElaineReplyCancel

  • Marilyn in E~TownDecember 17, 2016 - 5:36 am

    What a stunning card and beautiful sentiment.
    My favorite Christmas ritual is making frined almonds that my dad taught me and my brother as young children how to make them!! It’s like apiece of my father lives on in my heart as I make these.ReplyCancel

  • Jacquie JacobsDecember 17, 2016 - 8:00 am

    Hi Becca hun,

    Sorry I have been so absent for so long, where on earth has the tie gone!!! An amazing creation, I so love seeing these dies used as a background they just work perfectly. My Christmas ritual we do every year apart from Midnight Mass is a Christmas treasure hunt for an extra present after Christmas dinner, I have done it since my children were both little and they still love it today.

    I hope you and your family have a very special Christmas

    Love & hugs

    Jacquie Jacobs xxxxxxReplyCancel

  • Patricia HowarthDecember 17, 2016 - 8:17 am

    Hi Becca, Stunning !! I hadn’t realised, until I clicked your link, that this background die-cut was in fact a ‘border’, I thought it was a complete die, how effective this looks and very pretty too.
    Lots of love from Patricia xxReplyCancel

  • Joy MossDecember 17, 2016 - 8:56 am

    Love this background and how the sentiment is laid off to the side! Gorgeous card (as always)! Favorite Christmas ritual: Opening gifts on Christmas Eve, then having private time with husband on Christmas Day while daughters and significant others are doing their activities elsewhere!ReplyCancel

  • Wanda BassDecember 17, 2016 - 9:13 am

    Beautiful Becca, just beautiful. Love the colors.
    Merry Christmas
    WandaReplyCancel

  • DottieDecember 17, 2016 - 9:41 am

    Love love love the quietfire sentiment! This card is gorgeous and got my imagination roaring! I like the way you use one die in so many ways. It’s hard sometimes to imagine different ways of cutting them but you have helped so much to get more use out of them. Beautiful card becca!ReplyCancel

  • Ang EdwardsDecember 17, 2016 - 9:48 am

    Wow !!!! what a truly stunning card !!! you never cease to amaze me
    Our family tradition is for the ladies in our family to go to a BIG house that decorates for Christmas and visit and get into the spirit of the season
    Sending you seasons wishes from GB
    Ang xxReplyCancel

  • Pat GiuffreDecember 17, 2016 - 10:30 am

    Your card reflects you! Warm and loving! I love the music ?ReplyCancel

  • Sandra SmithDecember 17, 2016 - 1:59 pm

    Hello Becca – I hope you are enjoying the Christmas season. I’m trying to get things done but it feels like there’s always more to do. I enjoy Christmas morning with my grandchildren, Noah and Emma. Even though they are both teenagers now (16 and 13), they still are fun to watch open their gifts. Emma is so funny and once gifts are opened, she always gives a fashion show with her new clothes. I’m still smiling over last year’s show.

    I love this beautiful card and that you used a border die to create the background. I just received my collection of your border dies I ordered from Create and Craft. They are even better than I imagined! I can’t wait until I have the opportunity to see what backgrounds I can create using them. I definitely hope this is just the beginning of your relationship with Create and Craft.

    Blessings to you.
    SandraReplyCancel

  • Juanita BakerDecember 17, 2016 - 4:12 pm

    Another gorgeous card and another die to add to my wish list. We are get new PJ’s to wear and has been a tradition for over
    50 years.ReplyCancel

  • D.Ann CDecember 17, 2016 - 4:37 pm

    It is just too dangerous for me to visit your blog! I am just now going through my fabulous Graceful Borders set and now I have to add Fabulous Fretwork to my wishlist. Seems like every time I come I add something. Lol! Love that sentiment, too! There’s no special ritual. If I can, I like to get up early and go watch sunrise at the beach… so calm and relaxing, it makes for a peaceful start to my day!ReplyCancel

  • BunnyDecember 17, 2016 - 5:56 pm

    My favorite is having my husband read the story of Mary and Joseph.ReplyCancel

  • PAM TASDecember 18, 2016 - 5:21 am

    Hi Becca a bit late !! had the Grandchildren after they were in
    their Aunties wedding and their Mummy was a bridesmaid yesterday.
    They had a sleep over with us it was magic …..they are 3 and 5 and
    these two little boys make everything so worthwhile they are so exited
    about Santa . Love this card it has everything hugs PamxxxxxxxReplyCancel

  • Anne(UK)December 18, 2016 - 6:46 pm

    This is a seriously beautiful card! I just love it!
    Midnight Communion on Christmas Eve is my favourite tradition, especially when joined by our children.
    Hugs
    Anne (UK) xReplyCancel

  • Samantha ReedDecember 18, 2016 - 9:31 pm

    After Christmas dinner, we sing few songs, say a prayer and each person share what he/she is thankful for (alway ways needed Kleenex around)ReplyCancel

  • Alison MickeDecember 19, 2016 - 1:37 am

    I had just purchased Spellbinders fretwork die last week as I thought it was beautiful, I must have had a sixth sense.Thank you for the inspiration of your gorgeous card. I look forward to viewing them each week. Happy holidays!ReplyCancel

  • Wendy AtkinsonDecember 19, 2016 - 10:06 am

    Hi Becca what a beautiful card . I love the Fretwork to die and have ordered it after seeing this card. The sentiment is also lovely.
    Would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a Very Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.
    WendyxReplyCancel

  • Kay McBrideDecember 21, 2016 - 12:39 pm

    BECCA,
    I missed Friday so sorry but I love this card, especially the sentiment!!! I bought the damask and bell borders now I really want this one too. However I want your new dies first. Our Christmas ritual is to get up when the kids get up, say prayers and say happy birthday to Jesus! Then start the fun stuff!!
    MERRY CHRISTMAS BECCA!!!!
    HUGS
    KAYReplyCancel

  • KathyDecember 22, 2016 - 8:19 am

    Awesome, love it, but who doesn’t love your work…baking cookies with my mom…ReplyCancel

  • Deborah L SaaranenDecember 26, 2016 - 6:03 pm

    Gorgeous Becca! LOVE this sentiment and the icy colors you’ve used here!ReplyCancel

  • Nancy DalyDecember 28, 2016 - 2:38 am

    Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. This card is absolutely gorgeous Becca I lost the link to your blog for some reason and then I saw you on our craft channel and was determined to find you again.
    Nancyd xxReplyCancel

  • Cathy HomanDecember 30, 2016 - 1:15 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous. I love how you create your amazing cards!ReplyCancel

  • Heidi SteinhebelDecember 31, 2016 - 10:03 pm

    This is stunning!

    I love the Christmas Eve services together and then Christmas morning waffle breakfast and the slow relaxing time spend opening gifts and sharing memories.ReplyCancel

  • Kathleen ReillyJanuary 1, 2017 - 11:23 pm

    Beautiful card

    KathleenReplyCancel

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Christmas Card Ideas by Becca Feeken using Spellbinders Holiday Botanical Strip, Spellbinders Majestic Labels Twenty Five, Spellbinders Majestic Labels One, Spellbinders Labels One, Spellbinders Classic Ovals LG, Spellbinders Classic Ovals SM and Quietfire Design - Bright Holiday Words - see fully supply list at www.amazingpapergrace.com
Sweet friends, no doubt you are done with your Christmas cards, right?  Lol, I have a teensy, tiny admission to make – this is my first real Christmas card of the season.  I know, I know, I’m a tad behind but my Christmas gifts are ready to go, so I’m an inch ahead of total panic.  Seriously though, I’m kicking about with a simple card for my list this year but every year I lay out a special card I can make for a handful of folks.  This one was my trial and I’m happy with it and more happy to say it is going out to one of your for Day of Giving Friday!

Christmas Card Ideas by Becca Feeken using Spellbinders Holiday Botanical Strip, Spellbinders Majestic Labels Twenty Five, Spellbinders Majestic Labels One, Spellbinders Labels One, Spellbinders Classic Ovals LG, Spellbinders Classic Ovals SM and Quietfire Design - Bright Holiday Words - see fully supply list at www.amazingpapergrace.com
Just this week I received some wonderful new holiday greetings from Quietfire Design – this twinkle and sparkle sentiment is one of four in Bright Holiday Words!  The inspiration I started out with was Spellbinders Holiday Botanical Strip – I’m so tickled to add such an exquisite die to my collection and I foresee using it on quite a bit this holiday season including embellishments and tags.  Once I got my bottom layer in place, I dreamed of indulgent layers!!  Oh, and I wanted tried and true already in my stash…

Christmas Card Ideas by Becca Feeken using Spellbinders Holiday Botanical Strip, Spellbinders Majestic Labels Twenty Five, Spellbinders Majestic Labels One, Spellbinders Labels One, Spellbinders Classic Ovals LG, Spellbinders Classic Ovals SM and Quietfire Design - Bright Holiday Words - see fully supply list at www.amazingpapergrace.com
So  I toyed around with this layering combination that I just love.  On the bottom I used Spellbinders Majestic Labels Twenty Five in gold and the inside portion in cream – this was all turned to a landscape orientation.  On top of that I stacked Spellbinders Majestic Labels One in gold with the corresponding layer from Spellbinders Labels One in cream laying right on top.  Next another  layer from interior pieces of Spellbinders Majestic Labels One and then finally Spellbinders Classic Ovals LG and Spellbinders Classic Ovals SM.

Christmas Card Ideas by Becca Feeken using Spellbinders Holiday Botanical Strip, Spellbinders Majestic Labels Twenty Five, Spellbinders Majestic Labels One, Spellbinders Labels One, Spellbinders Classic Ovals LG, Spellbinders Classic Ovals SM and Quietfire Design - Bright Holiday Words - see fully supply list at www.amazingpapergrace.com
I finished up with ribbon, pearls and a two sweet leafs to balance out the bling.  I hope I’ve inspired you to pair the new with the old and for goodness sake, don’t be afraid to layer, the results can be stunning!

About Day of Giving Friday
For new readers, every Friday it’s my pleasure to give away a card.   The card goes to a randomly picked reader (worldwide) who leaves a comment in our conversation. Want to know more about Day of Giving, here’s a link to my FAQ’s just check out #11.  You can check to see if your name is on the list of winners HERE.!  For your comment:  How far along are you on your holiday gifting?

WR-Supplies
Stamps:  Quietfire Design – Bright Holiday Words
Craft Paper:  Neenah Classic Crest – Natural White – Cover – 80lb smooth, The Fine Touch Gold Poster Board
Ink:   Versamark
Accessories:  Spellbinders Holiday Botanical Strip, Spellbinders Majestic Labels Twenty Five, Spellbinders Majestic Labels One, Spellbinders Labels One,  Spellbinders Classic Ovals LG, Spellbinders Classic Ovals SM,  Recollection Pearls, Paper Source Red Satin Ribbon, button from my stash

post-header-bottomLol, I’m in the mood to make Christmas cards now.  Stay tuned, more in the coming days :-)

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  • Carol bDecember 9, 2016 - 2:12 pm

    I am done with my Christmas gifting list, except for stocking stuffers. Alas, I have not done my Christmas cards yet! I too make a few special ones, then a simpler card.
    Carol b (cc)ReplyCancel

  • Melissa BDecember 9, 2016 - 2:14 pm

    Just about done! Just a few little things leftReplyCancel

  • Debra DunhamDecember 9, 2016 - 2:17 pm

    Beautiful card! Help….I’ve barely started on my Christmas gifts. Every year it gets harder to figure out what to buy!ReplyCancel

  • Kyle E.December 9, 2016 - 2:19 pm

    The last gift recipients on my list are my niece’s two children. Still waiting for gift suggestions from my niece! LOL!!ReplyCancel

  • margaret driscoll UKDecember 9, 2016 - 2:19 pm

    Becca this is so beautiful, I think I’ll have to make some more now I’ve seen this one/
    Take care
    Love MargReplyCancel

  • Lori RitchieDecember 9, 2016 - 2:21 pm

    Hi Becca, beautiful cards today! I’m almost done with getting ready for Christmas. We are going out to a restaurant this year for the first time ever! A relaxing time for all

    LoriReplyCancel

  • jean marmoDecember 9, 2016 - 2:24 pm

    So beautiful!!ReplyCancel

  • Sandra MartinezDecember 9, 2016 - 2:27 pm

    OMG,so beautiful and elegant! I am in between homes. Wish I had my card stuff put to attempt to even create something half as beautiful!

    Thanks for sharing! Many holiday blessing’s all!!

    Sandra in TaosReplyCancel

  • SuzMDecember 9, 2016 - 2:27 pm

    Oooo! I love gold and red twinkle and sparkle at Christmas! The tree is trimmed, the cards are mailed. A few more gifts are purchases are yet to arrive and I’m wrapping the gifts. This is the soonest I have ever been ready! This year has really been fun!ReplyCancel

  • ANN ROBBINSDecember 9, 2016 - 2:28 pm

    MY OH MY, BECCA!
    This is truly outstanding, oh my, simply breathtaking. I would love it if I won this one, for sure!!!!!!!!!!!
    What a laugh, how far am I on my holiday gifting? Just one simple stop at a store that sells gift cards, that is how close I am – about 6 miles. LOL I have been in the (Christmas Eve Stress Buster 5K and Fun Run) administration and marketing mode for the last 2-3 weeks. Should be done with that in about 3-4 more days. Ugh! But I am doing my civic duty for my city and that is my big gift (a new historic playground) for the kids of my town. God Bless and have a great weekend Becca.
    Hugs
    Mstgane
    Ann RobbinsReplyCancel

  • AlisonDecember 9, 2016 - 2:28 pm

    A very stylish card Becca Love the layering you have done. Very elegant looking.Love it.ReplyCancel

  • Granny DDecember 9, 2016 - 2:32 pm

    Lovely card by the way Becca!

    Just like you I have all the gifts purchased and some are still in the shipping process but should be here early next week. As for my cards, I have a grand total of 3 done and ready to go. I have everything just about ready to get about 20 done this weekend (I hope) I am running behind because we did 5900 cards which had to be shipped out overseas by 12/5 for the servicemen & women in Afghanistan. Talk about feeling good about life!ReplyCancel

  • Maxine DDecember 9, 2016 - 2:39 pm

    Oh Becca this is a gorgeous creation – my computer is in danger I am drooling so much.
    i am all done with the gift buying and card making, but still have to decorate the house and wrap the gifts :-)
    Blessings
    MaxineReplyCancel

  • cynthia stevensonDecember 9, 2016 - 2:43 pm

    Becca,
    This card is stunning! I have most of my gifts purchased and have mailed all of my cards. I’ve even planned my dinner menu! First year I’ve been ahead of things or on time~ Off to finish my shopping, in a few minutes. To Granny D: what a wonderful thing to have provided cards to our service men and women!

    Merry Christmas to all of you!ReplyCancel

  • LoisDecember 9, 2016 - 2:44 pm

    I am half way to the finish line. Another beauty that you created.ReplyCancel

  • Diane FDecember 9, 2016 - 2:45 pm

    Oh, Becca, this is a beauty! I’ve finished shopping and wrapping but I haven’t made a single card just yet.ReplyCancel

  • christiDecember 9, 2016 - 2:47 pm

    gorgeous card. ok so we have to fess up huh!, well my cards are all done and waiting in a box, a few may need extra or overseas postage. my gifts, well not as good. i’m pretty much done for the grands but very short for the dh and the kids, I just haven’t decided what the biggey will be.ReplyCancel

  • Sandy ArtmanDecember 9, 2016 - 3:07 pm

    Wow, Becca,
    Could you make about 50 more to include when you select my name for the Day of Giving Friday? ;->) I love, love, love this card!!!

    Anyone who is a choral singer knows this is a crazy busy time of year. My days are short on holiday gifting BUT filled with songs. The messages are a beautiful reminder of all the wonderful gifts this season holds for us. Wishing blessings to you and all your readers!
    Love,
    SandyReplyCancel

  • Theresa GoodwinDecember 9, 2016 - 3:32 pm

    Ohh wow Becca
    Every time I visit your blog your cards just blow me away
    They are so beautiful my friend
    You have a wonderful Christmas and New Year xxxReplyCancel

  • Yoshiko GlennDecember 9, 2016 - 3:42 pm

    Still have some sewing and baking to get done, but have gotten my cards finished. Another gorgeous card. Love the color combo with the pops of red and green. Happy crafting!ReplyCancel

  • ElaineDecember 9, 2016 - 4:06 pm

    Hi Becca
    Loving your creations, you always deliver the goods with enthusiasm and style.
    I am usually on top of everything way before Christmas ,but not this year with Andrew being so poorly ,but hey ho a bought Christmas card will just have to do if i have not made enough.
    God Bless
    Elaine H XReplyCancel

    • PAM TASDecember 9, 2016 - 4:34 pm

      Hi Elaine I have been wondering how Andrew is !
      I have worries with my Hubby with a Tumor and nodules on both lungs
      a visit to the specialist on Monday .
      It’s hard to do Chrismas quite the same look after yourself Hugs PamxxxxReplyCancel

  • Christine MillerDecember 9, 2016 - 4:12 pm

    I made 18 dozen cookies and craftily wrapped them for my husband’s co-workers. All my mail-order gifts are here. I have some shopping to do, but I am celebrating the things that are accomplished!ReplyCancel

  • Jan MDecember 9, 2016 - 4:17 pm

    I believe this is the most beautiful Christmas card I have ever seen. You have inspired me to try something similar. Most of my cards are done but not mailed. I try to keep them simple so I don’t give up before finishing. I ordered some of your border dies from create and craft. Do you know when the graceful frame will be available again? Thanks for the beauty you imagine and make reality.ReplyCancel

  • Sara AlfordDecember 9, 2016 - 4:21 pm

    I just melted, Becca, when I saw this card. I have been making cards by the dozens, but this one stopped me in my tracks. HOW ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!! The colors are so rich. This is why I love Christmas…for the colors…and…OK it’s my birthday, too. I have 39 cards made, but gifting will come in a check to the children and grands. But that does require a special card and a stocking stuffer. Have a beautiful week Becca, full of creativity. Hugs,SaraReplyCancel

  • Ruthie ArmstrongDecember 9, 2016 - 4:30 pm

    Beautiful Card Becca! All my gifts are ready to send out. But haven’t finished my cards yet. How many days do I have left? lol
    Merry Christmas to you Becca. Loves, RuthieReplyCancel

  • Maureen KDecember 9, 2016 - 4:45 pm

    Hello Becca,
    I’m well on my way with my cards, but have a few letters to write to put inside. As for my gifts – all my grandchildren’s gifts are bought and wrapped, and I’m busy on my daughter’s and son-in-laws, then it’s the nieces and nephews to think about. So much to do, so little time!!!!
    love Maureen xxReplyCancel

  • PAM TASDecember 9, 2016 - 4:50 pm

    Hi Becca what a beautiful card love the red bow , the colours
    are real Christmas colours which are heart warming to see!!!!!
    I have still a way to go with my gifting , most important to
    us is being with loved ones that is a gift in itself PamxxxxxReplyCancel

  • SheilaDecember 9, 2016 - 4:53 pm

    I have all my cards an Christmas pressies sorted as I am going to spend time with our second daughter who has had a new baby, we will spend Christmas with them this yearReplyCancel

  • SheilaDecember 9, 2016 - 5:03 pm

    I have all my cards an Christmas pressies sorted as I am going to spend time with our second daughter who has had a new baby, we will spend Christmas with them this year
    HELP ME BECCA
    It won’t let me post says I’ve already said that but I haven’t !!!!!!.ReplyCancel

  • Betty McalisterDecember 9, 2016 - 5:20 pm

    Hi Becca. Another gorgeous Friday give away card. Very special as always.
    Well nearly finished buying the Christmas presents but following an operation on my hand, have only managed to make a few cards. Shop bought ones this year but haven’t written them yet. XxReplyCancel

  • Dorothy MutafopulosDecember 9, 2016 - 5:25 pm

    Well I am almost done Christmas shopping and making my cards. But your card is so beautiful .I truly love your bow and layout.Fabulos!!ReplyCancel

  • Judy BennettDecember 9, 2016 - 5:33 pm

    Another beauty by Becca! Love, love, love the red bow.
    I’m almost done with my Christmas buying. Did most of it online this year. Still need a few stocking stuffers. However, I only have a few Christmas cards sent, and those were store bought! I am still unable to get into my craft room with a walker or crutches, having broken some bones after falling in my driveway. I just ran out of time. My goal is to be walking on my own again by Christmas.ReplyCancel

  • Karen CummingsDecember 9, 2016 - 5:36 pm

    Beautiful, I Love this card!ReplyCancel

  • LeneTDecember 9, 2016 - 5:36 pm

    Beautiful card! Haven’t started yet on gift list.ReplyCancel

  • Mickey M.December 9, 2016 - 5:46 pm

    Pretty much all done with presents except for mailing a check to our faithful newspaper delivery person and maybe some extra treats for sweet-tooth hubby.ReplyCancel

  • Christine SpringmanDecember 9, 2016 - 5:50 pm

    Beautiful Christmas Card. I have not completed Christmas shopping, but my cards are done and mailed. Christine S.ReplyCancel

  • Barbara WilsonDecember 9, 2016 - 5:58 pm

    I am not very far on my gifting. Haven’t put up my tree yet. Mailed to overseas packages today and eleven cards. Still have to make ten more cards.ReplyCancel

  • Lori EdwardsDecember 9, 2016 - 6:21 pm

    Beautiful as usual. Thanks for sharing your card. I’m done with my holiday “shopping.”ReplyCancel

  • Wanda ThomasDecember 9, 2016 - 6:32 pm

    LayerS with a Capital “S” (that’s for Stunning!) My mind cannot even wrap around that one – too beautiful. This is the first year in way too many that I’m almost finished with EVERYTHING!!ReplyCancel

  • Rosie WaldtDecember 9, 2016 - 6:35 pm

    Just mailed my 50 Christmas cards and delivered 2 handcrafted pkgs. to special friends. Need to make a list on what is on the agenda now, such as wrapping pkgs. to mail. Love you card.ReplyCancel

  • Carol H.December 9, 2016 - 6:37 pm

    Well, I finished my cards in September and mailed them last week! However you are ahead in the gifting! Still working on that part!! Your card here is so beautiful and so very special for those that you send it to!!! Love it!!ReplyCancel

  • Pat GiuffreDecember 9, 2016 - 6:45 pm

    I have to say this might be the first year that I have finished my Christmas shopping early. I use to be s Christmas Eve shopper closing each store behind me, but the last few years I have really stepped up my game. OK so I am still making Christmas cards today and yes tomorrow too but the 7 I made in the summer has me ahead ? I am going to REALLY make next year years cards this summer (this year will be the year) LOLReplyCancel

  • Marie BoudvilleDecember 9, 2016 - 6:49 pm

    WOW i just love this Christmas card. I love all your beautiful cards & am forever following your beautiful designs as i sooo love ribbons & the way you dress your cards. This is truly a beautiful Christmas card to brighten anyones Day of giving. A very Merry Christmas to you & yours. God BlessReplyCancel

  • Marie BoudvilleDecember 9, 2016 - 6:52 pm

    I started my Christmas cards in May & cant stop n cant stop making more. But have not started with the shipping list yet as I’m scared to fight my way thru the crowds at the shop. I think i will be making money wallets instead. LOLReplyCancel

  • SuzzieQDecember 9, 2016 - 7:05 pm

    Just a stunning card with all your layers. You were quite creative with those layers. Did you use foam strips or dots between layers? Yes, I have all my cards made and most are addressed and on their way. I will say, regarding this year’s design that I made, was much too involved for so many cards that I needed to make. But, I got through it and I like the results. My gift giving is mostly for out of town folks and family. I have done all my on-line ordering for my gifts and I included shipping. All done. Now I just need to try and get up all the embossing powder and two different glitters I used on all those cards. I see “sparkle” all over my house now. I wonder how many years it will take me to get all the “sparkles” vacuumed up! Wishing you a most wonderful weekend.ReplyCancel

  • RayaDecember 9, 2016 - 7:09 pm

    Stunning card Becca! Another beauty! Love the saying! I’m retired so I’ve plenty of time to shop, wrap, and make my Christmas cards. I love staying busy with crafting!ReplyCancel

  • Chelsea JohnsonDecember 9, 2016 - 7:09 pm

    Oh, Becca, this is a beauty. WOW! I am soooo stealing this idea. I hope what I come up with looks this gorgeous. Wow.
    I am coming along on my gifts, better than halfway. I have to get it DONE because everything gets mailed to my family in Florida, and I have got to get it going to get it there on time!ReplyCancel

  • BunnyDecember 9, 2016 - 7:10 pm

    We don’t exchange gifts. We cook, play games, cards are already given before, and we like to watch football. Then we eat again.ReplyCancel

  • Anita Carol GambrellDecember 9, 2016 - 7:11 pm

    I am far far away, waiting on another pay day to finish up! Christmas is coming fast!ReplyCancel

  • Chris PecherzewskiDecember 9, 2016 - 7:16 pm

    Not ready yet, we are keeping it small this year. I am making a few things I am so busy! I love gold you’re cards are to die for!!! :-)ReplyCancel

  • Yvonne NicholsonDecember 9, 2016 - 7:18 pm

    What a beautiful card and all those layers love it. I am late getting all my gift making done and cards.ReplyCancel

  • TammieDecember 9, 2016 - 7:31 pm

    Ha. I am almost done gift-making and shipping. Only one box left to ship. This year we are giving bears with twin donation bears in support of the RARE SCience Program for children with rare diseases. Each child on our gift list is getting a bear and we are giving an identical twin bear, in each child’s name, to the RARE program.ReplyCancel

  • Wanda BassDecember 9, 2016 - 7:43 pm

    Twinkle, sparkle and shine. Yes you do inspire me Becca, esp with your new die collection. Lovin’ using them.ReplyCancel

  • MildredDecember 9, 2016 - 7:44 pm

    Nearly done! This is a beautiful card and I do want it.ReplyCancel

  • April S.December 9, 2016 - 7:57 pm

    Not far enough!!! LOLReplyCancel

  • Sandra SmithDecember 9, 2016 - 8:07 pm

    Hello Becca!

    Your card is so elegant. I love the cream and gold with pops of red and that you used some old dies too. I am not finished with my gift list but I’ve made a good start and plan on working on my Christmas cards this weekend. I hope you have a great weekend and get a lot accomplished!
    Blessings!

    Sandra SmithReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterDecember 9, 2016 - 8:17 pm

    Oh wow that is just beautiful, I so love the layering and gold is so elegant!!
    I don’t have all my gifts bought and the ones I want to make are not done, hopefully will get everything done on timeReplyCancel

  • KathyDecember 9, 2016 - 8:17 pm

    Bout 1/2 with gifts, none wrappe, although I’m so blessed my mother comes over every year and helps me wrap, I don’t really care for using bags..see I’m blessed…I’ve enter out about 20 cards and sadly I didn’t get very many made, that’s one of my projects for winter, after the holidays. Thank for sharing your awesome card…hope you have a blessed Christmas and new year…ReplyCancel

  • MarilynYDecember 9, 2016 - 8:24 pm

    I surprised myself this year by making Christmas cards during the first week of December. A major first in my life. As of today, I am half way done with gift shopping and will now rely on Fedex/UPS to complete everything. Am I getting smarter or just more efficient? Have a great weekend.ReplyCancel

  • Rosemary TejaDecember 9, 2016 - 8:29 pm

    What a beautiful but simple card. I am completely done with shopping and card making now i just sit ans relax and enjoy the real meaning of ChristmasReplyCancel

  • Colleen HowellDecember 9, 2016 - 8:31 pm

    I have just started shopping so not close at all. Gorgeous card as usualReplyCancel

  • Lynda Mellor aka Loopy Lynda UKDecember 9, 2016 - 8:35 pm

    Good morning Becca, simply amazing!!! I love the layers!!!
    Just got back from a holiday in Sherwood Forest!!! It’s was spectacular!!!
    Not even started my cards yet, I’d better get a wriggle on!!! Most of my pressies bought thank goodness!!!
    Have a good one!!!
    Loopy LyndaxxxReplyCancel

  • DeeDecember 9, 2016 - 8:42 pm

    simply elegant card! I am getting my list slowly done! Not too worried, as we always have everything ready in time. Enjoy the journey getting there!ReplyCancel

  • Kay McBrideDecember 9, 2016 - 9:10 pm

    Beautiful I have the border die,but that is all!, Love the sentiment. As for gifts, I have Hannah’s bought and delivered. I got her a laptop. Jadon’s will be here tomorrow. He is getting a NFL jersey but it will be a surprise because he thinks he is getting the blue one but I got him the white one (which is the one he really wants). Can’t wait to see his face!! That is the 2 major gifts. Rest is bought just have to put into gift bags. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas!, please check on our mutual buddy. Miss you guys!
    Hugs
    KayReplyCancel

  • Joni StonekingDecember 9, 2016 - 9:59 pm

    Fun new stamps from Quietfire this time around! I found a few I couldn’t live without! Love the card and the design around this one!

    We are done with our gift shopping, and just need stocking stuffers now. Those are the fun little things to make smiles come around – a little sweets, a little crafty, a few matchbox cars, and a bit of a gift card here and there.

    Hope you are having a good week, Ms. Becca!

    Blessings,
    JoniReplyCancel

  • SueDecember 9, 2016 - 11:01 pm

    Oh my gosh! This is so stunning! Thank you for all the details on your creation. Yes, my shopping is almost done, thank goodness!ReplyCancel

  • Janice BrummettDecember 9, 2016 - 11:09 pm

    What a pretty Christmas Can’t imagine anyone not being thrilled to receive this card. I’m sure this is one they would keep forever.

    My cards aren’t done either! Most of my gifts are purchased, just not wrapped. Cards are not done as I have been cutting Christmas stockings, snowmen, and snowflakes for my grandson’s school. Been spending a lot of time with the grandchildren, but that is precious time with them I can’t get back. When they are older, they may not want me around. Today I am celebrating my 70th birthday (how can that be?), my grandchildren are far more important!ReplyCancel

  • DevyDecember 10, 2016 - 12:28 am

    What a beautiful creation! My shopping is not finished yet! Crazy busy month!!ReplyCancel

  • Clare WDecember 10, 2016 - 12:39 am

    Hi Becca. Such a fabulous card. Love it. Present shopping done but yet to be wrapped. Cards all done and written. Decs going up this weekend. So getting there! Have a lovely weekend.ReplyCancel

  • Denise BryantDecember 10, 2016 - 12:39 am

    Love your pretty holiday card!
    I am really just starting! Waiting on a wish list from my daughter, and I hope she has some things she wants. And she better get it to me soon! Glad I don’t have many to shop for!ReplyCancel

  • Jennie BaileyDecember 10, 2016 - 1:55 am

    I love how you have used a mixture of the old and new dies on this lovely card. I’m loving all the layers too.

    My gifting is almost done. As my family is spread far and wide, money is always a gift they enjoy receiving. Having five granddaughters they just love the January sales. My eldest grandson is at uni so money to support himself is a necessity.
    Wishing everyone a magical Christmas.ReplyCancel

  • Leslie ScholesDecember 10, 2016 - 2:25 am

    This card Becca is just stunning! Breath-taking! All of my cards have already been mailed – even my Becca wannabe’s. I have just started my shopping…oi’!!ReplyCancel

  • Patricia HowarthDecember 10, 2016 - 4:17 am

    Morning Becca, Wow !! I love the compilation of all the different layers, I adore your red ribbon bow and strip, and my absolute favourite is the Holiday Botanical Strip, it is truly gorgeous !!
    I am still working on my Christmas cards, amongst making ‘Thinking of You’ cards and Birthday cards too. I wish that Christmas was another month away hahaha, I’m not prepared at all, although I am not well at present, have had a hacking cough for two weeks now, can’t sleep with it, and I feel worn out with it. I don’t do Doctors, but gave in yesterday and tried to make an appointment, they had no appointments but advised me of some walk in centre that I could ring, anyway I’m going there today, hopefully they can help !!
    Lots of love from Patricia xxReplyCancel

  • Bente SoerflatenDecember 10, 2016 - 6:00 am

    This is just gorgeous!
    Looks so elegant when using gold in the colour combination!
    The lucky winner will be thrilled :))ReplyCancel

  • Earlene BostDecember 10, 2016 - 6:04 am

    Stunning card, Becca! The bow on this one is particularly stellar. I think it takes this card to another dimension. Love it! Most of my gifts are bought. Need to wrap them.ReplyCancel

  • Gin K.December 10, 2016 - 6:47 am

    Your cards are always so elaborately beautiful! Just a treat to look at!

    ~Gin K.~ReplyCancel

  • Maryann LaursenDecember 10, 2016 - 7:05 am

    WAUW Becca what an absolut stunning card here again. I totally love all the gold and white, it looks sooo fabulous together.
    I´m done except from one gift for one of my granddaughters, so I can relax about that part here at least ha ha.
    Have a wonderful December here everyone and don´t forget to stop up and take time to enjoy it too.ReplyCancel

  • Carol HarrisDecember 10, 2016 - 7:34 am

    I am done with the cards and the gifts so am set to enjoy all the festivities of the season. Happy Holidays to all!ReplyCancel

  • Karen RothDecember 10, 2016 - 8:38 am

    This is a gorgeous card, Becca!
    —
    I have not even begun my Christmas Cards, Newsletters or even my Christmas Gifts yet as for the past two months I have been battling my health (Serious Issues–Possible Breast Cancer, IC, Blocked Nerve Roots in Neck, Two Bulging Discs pushing on Spinal Cord, Stenosis in the same two spots and a swollen Lymph Gland pushing on one disc that is pushing in on Spinal Cord.).
    —
    Then three weeks ago my cell phone was stolen and returned smashed to bits. I am waiting for Debit Card to arrive so I can order the Replacement. The tire blew on our van and now we have to replace all four but the van is really too old (1995 with 328,000 miles on it. Hondas are AMAZING!) to keep driving safely much longer and we cannot afford a new one. I have had to put off my neck and spinal surgery and other specialist appointments out of town (three hours away, all of them) due to having no ride and now will not get seen until about mid-January 2017. I am also still fighting to get needed medications.
    —
    So take it from me, if you are Chronically Ill do not live in a Rural Community. Doctors are overbooked and underpaid. Mental Health is understaffed and overbooked and underpaid. Not my doctor’s or therapist’s fault just a poorly devised system for Rural Communities and I am falling through the cracks of the system.
    —
    Would like to ask for y’all to pray for me.ReplyCancel

    • Sandy ArtmanDecember 12, 2016 - 5:13 pm

      God’s blessings on you dear Karen,
      I’m so sorry you are dealing with such severe hardship and physical pain. I am keeping you in prayer. I trust others in this supportive, faithful community are, also.
      All good wishes,
      SandyReplyCancel

  • NitaDecember 10, 2016 - 8:43 am

    I haven’t evem started yet, because both my elderly Mother & I have been sick. I need to get busy… Christmas is almost here! God bless you all.ReplyCancel

  • Norah McPheeDecember 10, 2016 - 10:24 am

    Good afternoon lovely Becca,
    For me i am just a whisker of being finished but it’s the dreaded wrapping that is the killer for me. I have even made some decopatch christmas tags for my family and special friends which is one more than i normally do and i am so pleased with them as it looks so much nicer than one of the shop brought trillions that everyone has and it makes me think that i have really tried this year as normally it is just the Christmas cards that are handmade.
    What a beautiful colour of red that your ribbon is and it so makes your beautiful card pop. I hope that the lucky person who receives this keeps it up a wee bitty longer than the 12 nights as it is so beautiful and too beautiful to hide in a cupboard until next Christmas,
    Have a lovely weekend lovely lady
    with love and crafty hugs
    Norah (Glenochil Village, clacks, Scotland)ReplyCancel

  • Kira ZonDecember 10, 2016 - 10:35 am

    Hi Becca
    What a beautiful card, I love it ?ReplyCancel

  • Vicky S.December 10, 2016 - 11:46 am

    Becca, that is a beautiful card.
    I have all the gifts bought. Still need to wrap.
    Missionaries cards are out but none of the rest are done.
    This is what I am going to do tomorrow.ReplyCancel

  • Lynne AnakinDecember 10, 2016 - 12:09 pm

    I vowed that this year I’d be done with all my gifts and cards by the end of November. Well the gifts made target, but due to an unexpected stint in the hospital, I’m furiously working on my cards…specially the ones for mailing. Just like years before, I’ll probably be finishing up on Christmas eve! One of these days, I’ll be able to relax with a hot cocoa and watch “A Wonderful Life” instead.ReplyCancel

  • Juanita BakerDecember 10, 2016 - 1:35 pm

    Another stunning card. Ordered the new dies when you were on
    in England and they arrived and are beautiful. Mailed off
    Christmas cards this morning and now need to get busy finishing shopping and I will be ready. Thanks for always sharing your
    beautiful talent with the world. So appreciated.ReplyCancel

  • Dianne SchlegelDecember 10, 2016 - 2:45 pm

    Your Christmas card is beautiful Becca – I create my Christmas cards long before the season – I must be prepared for selling them at least 4 months before the holidays – but then mine aren’t as elaborate as yours and I need a variety for the craft shows I do. Then when the season is here and my shows are finished I choose from the selection I have for my personal Christmas card list. I just popped them in the mail this morning, which is a little later than normal because I’ve been under the weather the past week. I hope you and yours have a very blessed holiday season. We are expecting our first snow within 24 hours and that always helps the shopping along! Hugs DianneReplyCancel

  • Barbara GDecember 10, 2016 - 2:54 pm

    What a stunning card! I love that new holiday strip die! Might have to give myself that for a Christmas gift. :) Not ready for the holidays at all. I guess this year I am a wait until the last minute! Barbara GReplyCancel

  • Fay Marie GardnerDecember 10, 2016 - 5:16 pm

    Oh, so elegant!! Just love it!ReplyCancel

  • MichelleDecember 10, 2016 - 6:38 pm

    So far good on gifting. I mailed all my cards off presented my co-workers with cards and mailed gifts to away family members. I just have local family members to shop for and I am done. YEAH! My son-in-law called me on the phone and had a co-worker there that seriously needed a card to send to her son in the military,luckily I had some on hand. Please don’t forget our military, there are some who have no families and a card is deeply appreciated. Thank you all and have a Blessed and Merry Christmas.ReplyCancel

  • Jan MDecember 10, 2016 - 6:49 pm

    Karen Roth I tried to reply to your post but somehow it didn’t go. I hope you see this. I will consider it an honor to pray for you and your family.ReplyCancel

  • Jacquie JacobsDecember 11, 2016 - 12:30 am

    Hi Becca,

    So sorry I have not been on your blog for a while, I have been so busy with my samples for Sheena and other stuff I have not had time to blog at all so apologies sweetheart. I do intend to view everything asap I do not wish to miss any of your stunning creations and this card is no exception.

    I hope you and your family are keeping well and I wish you all A VERY HAPPY AND PEACEFUL CHRISTMAS.

    Love & Hugs always

    Jacquie Jacobs xxxxReplyCancel

  • Anne(UK)December 14, 2016 - 4:06 am

    What a beautiful card! Just love the richness of the colour combination.
    I have all but 2 of my cards ready for the post, but still have 30 more hand delivery ones to make! And pressies…?! Gulp. I have a list of people to buy for. Does that count….?!
    Hugs
    Anne(UK)xReplyCancel

  • Faulba DorsettDecember 15, 2016 - 9:35 am

    I have all of my gifts bought, but have not wrapped the first one. I have been busy baking and making Christmas goodies to send to our son who lives in Denver and for our 4 neighbors. We live on a dead end street and are all very close. I have a wreath on the door but no other decorations. My grandson gets out of school next week and we will decorate together. I did mail my Christmas cards the Friday after Thanksgiving. We have a friendly family competition to see who can get their cards out first. I usually win but this year my first cousin, who is more like a sister to me since we were the only girls in the family, got hers out the day before Thanksgiving. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and your new year will be filled with loving family times, good health and great achievements.ReplyCancel

  • TammieDecember 16, 2016 - 7:58 am

    I really like this QF stamp set. Another that I need to add to the collection.

    Done shopping. Spending the day with gkids crafting gifts for their giving.ReplyCancel

  • TesseraeDecember 16, 2016 - 10:25 am

    Shopping and gifting is all taken care of. I refuse to go into debt for Christmas. I’m a cash only gal. Wishing, hoping, and praying for safety in travels (flying, driving, walking) and in staying healthy. These years I receive more joy in spending time with family and friends than exchanging gifts. Merry Christmas everybody.ReplyCancel

  • Kathleen ReillyJanuary 1, 2017 - 11:25 pm

    Just beautifulReplyCancel

  • MarinaJanuary 2, 2017 - 6:28 pm

    Creaciones magnificas Becca!!!!! Lastima que no puedo conseguir muchas de las herramientas que tu utilizas. Mi admiracion. Carinos. MarinaReplyCancel
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