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October 1, 2015

Elegant Gifted Ornament

Gift Making Ideas by Becca Feeken using A Gilded Life Crowned Medallion Bronze by Spellbinders - www.amazingpapergrace.com
Good morning crafters! I wanted to pop in today with one of the two last gifts made for my recent guest. Since we are slowly but surely approaching the season, I thought it only fitting that she have a Christmas Ornament from my house to hers. It’s an ornament made by folding ribbon and I topped it with A Gilded Life Crowned Medallion Bronze by Spellbinders. It’s simply glued on with Fabritac and then a cameo glued on top of the medallion – I used E6000 to secure it but was so tempted to use my trusty hot glue gun.

Gift Making Ideas by Becca Feeken using A Gilded Life Crowned Medallion Bronze by Spellbinders - www.amazingpapergrace.com
Since the medallion has a ring, it was easy to thread some silk ribbon through the hole for hanging. I also put a petite bow on the crown for a totally feminine ornament. The ornament is slightly larger than the palm of my hand and hopefully won’t get lost amid all the beauties on her tree.

Gift Making Ideas by Becca Feeken using A Gilded Life Crowned Medallion Bronze by Spellbinders - www.amazingpapergrace.com

I adore simple gifts that can be made in a sitting. I was so thankful to get these done in time for her visit. This seemed unique because of the dimension which you can see below. It’s a balanced ornament but would be just as lovely laying on a table – the back is flat. Stay tuned, I’m playing around with this type of project so that I know all the ins and outs – when I have it down pat, I’ll share.
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Rubber Stamps: None
Craft Paper: None
Ink: None
Accessories: A Gilded Life Crowned Medallion Bronze by Spellbinders, Gold Ribbon, May Arts Silk Ribbon Paper, Cameo Button from my stashThanks for stopping by!! I’m a little behind on emails because I’m taking a class this week. Stop by tomorrow for Day of Giving Friday and on Saturday I’ll be showing the last gift and card combo.

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MaryannOctober 1, 2015 - 12:45 pm

WOUW how beautiful isn´t this wonderful ornament here, and yes it´ll be just perfect, whether it´s hanging on a wall or laying on a table, and it´s just absolutely stunning.I´m blown away with the beauty in it here, and I´m sure your sister was too, no doubt about that, and she´ll definitely be treasuring it forever, I´m sure. Love the softness it has and yet sooo rustic at the same time. It´s just amazing hun.
Can´t wait to hear, what kind of class, that you feel, you need with those amazing skills you already have ha ha.
Have a wonderful day and week-end ahead here soon.ReplyCancel
Christine Harrop, Oxfordshire, UKOctober 1, 2015 - 1:00 pm

Gosh, how lovely is this? Your sister must have been thrilled with this tree decoration. A wonderful keepsake which will bring back beautiful memories every time she dresses her tree. Hugs Christine xxReplyCancel
Judy BennettOctober 1, 2015 - 1:01 pm

Oh Becca, this is absolutely stunning! I love it and would like to try making one. Are you going to share how you did the ribbon? Also, is the wreath made out of metal? Guess I should check out the link to Spellbinders. Thanks so much for sharing this beautiful ornament.

With your incredible talent, why on earth would you need to take a class? You could teach the socks off of any teacher!!ReplyCancel
Carol bOctober 1, 2015 - 1:03 pm

Becca,
This is lovely. I might use it for a stunning broach on a coat or suit jacket. Certainly would be a statement piece!
Carol bReplyCancel
Wanda ThomasOctober 1, 2015 - 1:14 pm

That is just plain AWESOME. Can’t wait for the “How To…”ReplyCancel
ElaineOctober 1, 2015 - 1:19 pm

Simply gorgeous Becca, i love it .
God Bless
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SherryOctober 1, 2015 - 1:34 pm

I like this…it’s so elegant and classy! Nice!ReplyCancel
Ann RobbinsOctober 1, 2015 - 1:34 pm

Wow! Becca. This is so lovely. I don’t do much with any other media except paper and really don’t want to set out into another direction. But I do like to see anything and I emphasize ANYTHING you make!!!!! I am sure your Sis is totally elated with all of your ‘turndown gifts. Thanks for sharing all of your talents with us. It means a lot to me and many others.
Hugs
Mstgane
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Sherry LowmasterOctober 1, 2015 - 1:37 pm

GORGEOUS!!!!! I hope you can do a tutorial on it!!ReplyCancel
Karen M. RothOctober 1, 2015 - 1:39 pm

I absolutely love this piece! I would love to make a bunch for my Christmas tree :o) They could also be used as tags on gifts as well. Or hanging on a garland.ReplyCancel
DottieOctober 1, 2015 - 2:13 pm

This broach type ornament is just gorgeous and I can’t wait to see your instructions on how to make it. Just beautiful!ReplyCancel
Joni StonekingOctober 1, 2015 - 2:17 pm

Ah, that is beautiful, Becca! I bet it has a place of honor on her tree – it truly is lovely! I’d put that in one of the single hook ornament hangers on a mantel or shelf, counter – something like that, to really show it off. Just gorgeous! THanks for sharing!
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margaret driscoll UKOctober 1, 2015 - 2:20 pm

Hello Becca
Goodness that is such a beautiful gift!
I have never noticed the medallion before …I must read your instructions again to take it all in!
Such a lovely thing to make.
Take care
Love MargReplyCancel
Barbara WilsonOctober 1, 2015 - 2:23 pm

Very pretty ornament. I like making and receiving ornaments.ReplyCancel
Sandi SmithOctober 1, 2015 - 2:58 pm

What a beautiful gift for your sister! I have no doubt she loved it because it’s stunning. It amazing that you made this from ribbon and a few baubles. I cannot wait to see how you are folded the ribbon.ReplyCancel
Sandy ArtmanOctober 1, 2015 - 3:42 pm

Wow, Becca, this ornament is spectacular!
It’s ALWAYS a treat when I see your post in my inbox.
Love and blessings,
SandyReplyCancel
CarolineOctober 1, 2015 - 4:01 pm

I was wondering what the base was made off?!
Wow you made it with Ribbon!! Beautiful!
Anyone would be tickled pink to recieve this.ReplyCancel
CarolineOctober 1, 2015 - 4:03 pm

I was wondering what the base was made of?!
Wow you made it with Ribbon!! Beautiful!
Anyone would be tickled pink to recieve this.ReplyCancel
ChelseaOctober 1, 2015 - 4:21 pm

That is a lovely ornament, Becca. I love the folded ribbon effect – it’s so elegant!
I’m wondering what the back of the ornament looks like. Is it as pretty as the front?
I do have a comment about the E6000. I have glued many cabochons to fabric, ultrasuede, etc., and this is the best product for the job – it will last much longer. Good choice!ReplyCancel
Marcie SmithOctober 1, 2015 - 4:25 pm

You are such an amazing crafter Becca. This is stunning!!!!!! I am sure this will be one of your sister’s favorite ornaments that she can cherish year after year. It is a beauty made even more special because it came from you!
MarcieReplyCancel
Pam TASOctober 1, 2015 - 5:07 pm

Hi Becca you are so clever you can do anything !!!
Love it I am lost for words on your talents have used them all before hugs XXXReplyCancel
Lynda Mellor aka Loopy Lynda UKOctober 1, 2015 - 5:15 pm

Good morning Becca, what a beautiful gift for anyone to receive : ) I bet your sister was over the moon to get this!!! Happy times!!!
Have a good one!!!
Loopy Lynda xxxReplyCancel
Janet SaievaOctober 1, 2015 - 5:43 pm

Becca, your sister must have been thrilled to receive this beautiful ornament from you. It’s so obvious that it was made with so much love!ReplyCancel
Lisa DugginOctober 1, 2015 - 5:54 pm

Oh so pretty. You spent a lot of time making that! I know your sister is thrilled with it. It is so feminine. Love the soft colors. You can never go wrong with a cameo. Thank you again for sharing with all of us. I can’ wait for the directions. Blessings, LisaReplyCancel
SuzzieQOctober 1, 2015 - 6:39 pm

Oh Becca, this ornament is not only feminine and elegant, but also royal! What a beauty you made for your sister. She must have let out another squeal when she unwrapped this gift from you. When I go to the craft store again, you will have me looking more closely at the TH trickets.ReplyCancel
TheresaOctober 1, 2015 - 8:15 pm

Is it possible to provide a link to the ornament directions?ReplyCancel
Carol H.October 1, 2015 - 8:18 pm

What a beautiful ornament! I can’t imagine how your sister reacted when she saw this sweet gift from you. I really hope that you will show us how you folded the ribbon so we can give this a try. All of your creations are so pretty. Thank you for sharing!ReplyCancel
Clare WOctober 2, 2015 - 12:59 am

Wowey! Fabulous! Bet your sister was chuffed! Looking forward to the how to….ReplyCancel
BenteOctober 2, 2015 - 3:18 am

Beautiful ornament, Becca!
A wonderful gift :))ReplyCancel
Earlene BostOctober 2, 2015 - 3:29 am

This is truly a lovely gift I’m sure she’ll treasure and remember the good times you shared on her visit to your home.ReplyCancel
Cathy HomanOctober 2, 2015 - 7:34 am

Absolutely gorgeous! Any guest would LOVE to receive this gift.ReplyCancel
DixieOctober 2, 2015 - 7:47 am

This is so beautiful & such a thoughtful gift for your friend. I bet she puts it in a very noticeable spot on her tree.ReplyCancel
Becky GreenOctober 2, 2015 - 10:22 am

OH YES, DO SHARE BECCA!!!!!! THIS IS LOVELY!!!!! ;) I’M SURE she LOOOOVED IT & it will get a SPECIAL place on her tree!!! ;)(It would on mine!)ReplyCancel
Kristine VencelOctober 2, 2015 - 10:22 am

This is an absolutely gorgeous ornament, Becca. Love the choice of ribbon! White & gold are so elegant. Your friend is lucky to have you as a friend. Lol
I love E6000 glue, even though it has an extended drying time. Works very well when my glue gun has failed me. It is great stuff for out here in the summer desert where it can get so hot, you don’t need the gun…..only the glue! LolReplyCancel
Deb JOctober 2, 2015 - 11:17 am

Wow; drop dead gorgeous! Would love to know how to make one.ReplyCancel
Maureen KOctober 2, 2015 - 3:17 pm

Hello Becca,
I am blown away by how beautiful this is, and I look forward to a tutorial please.
Maureen xxxReplyCancel
julie_elfOctober 3, 2015 - 12:48 am

so gorgeous! so royal!ReplyCancel
Elegant Spiral Brooch and Matching Gift Card » Amazing Paper GraceOctober 3, 2015 - 3:08 pm

[…] initially going to be another ornament just like the one from earlier this week that you can see HERE but a moment of serendipity created this and led me down the road to make the brooch. Score!! […]ReplyCancel
TanyaOctober 5, 2015 - 9:53 am

Do you show how to fold the ribbon to make this and how much ribbon is needed, etc.?ReplyCancel
CarolenOctober 6, 2015 - 5:20 pm

So unusual, so creative! Nice work!ReplyCancel
Anne (UK)October 7, 2015 - 8:18 am

Your sister is going to have wonderful memories of your time together flooding back when she hangs this on her tree! So precious – in more ways than one!
Hugs
Anne (UK) xReplyCancel

September 29, 2015

Elegant Favor Basket for Turndown

by Becca Feeken45 comments

Okay, it took me an entire day to recuperate my weekend of a coffee drinking, girl chatting, makeover preening, new clothes strutting, pee in your pants giggling, good food eating, hardly no sleeping, sisters reunion. We had the best time ever! I don’t think there was a minute of silence except for the couple of hours we slept. Good morning sweet friends! I had hoped to post over the weekend, but what in the world was I thinking? Wild horses couldn’t have torn me away :-) So thankful for the good things in life like this weekend that reminds me how very precious family is. Her stay was over in a flash but we spent the whole weekend building each other up and lavishing praise and love. I feel a new strength today as a long yearned for pep talk sure hit home.

So back to something I had promised…. I laid out welcome gifts each night and promised to post them. This was the gift from night two. A tiny little basket with chocolates and a tiny card. It took me all of 30 minutes to make! I can do a tutorial on this later but if you’re curious how to make a box from one of my pocket dies, take a look at this video – same concept except this time I turned the top upside down and added a handle using a 1″ strip for both the bottom and the handle. For the base I used Spellbinders Swirl Bliss Pocket and for the handle I used Spellbinders Imperial Border. I cut one Spellbinders Oval Regalia, cut it down the center lengthwise and trimmed it on the edges for the cream filigree you see in the dip – that just serves to hold the contents in a little bit better.
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Rubber Stamps: None
Craft Paper: Neenah Classic Crest – Natural White 80lb Smooth, PTI – Lavender Moon
Ink: None
Accessories: Spellbinders Swirl Bliss Pocket, Spellbinders Imperial Border, Spellbinders Oval Regalia, Paper Source Satin Ribbon, Buttons from my stashThanks so much for stopping by! I’ll see you soon!! Oh, my sister reunion bliss kept me from posting the winner for Day of Giving Friday – it is now posted – pop over and see if it is you!!

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Clare WSeptember 29, 2015 - 11:18 am

How pretty. Glad you had a good time with your sister.ReplyCancel
MaryannSeptember 29, 2015 - 11:18 am

This is absolut stunning Becca, and definitely going on my to do list here too, asfter I just got this set of dies here not very long ago. I just LOVE it, sooo gorgeous and so elegant, and I like that it´s a fast one too, so you can make some for giftgiving as we go. You are such a talented lady and I really admire all your gorgeous work, but especially these elegant and sofisticated things here. Thanks so very much for sharing all your wonderful ideas here with us.ReplyCancel
Mary HolshouserSeptember 29, 2015 - 11:20 am

Glad you had a good visit with your sister. I don’t have any siblings so I miss a lot of that companionship.
the gifts are so pretty. I’m sure your sister will treasure them.
thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel
CaronSeptember 29, 2015 - 11:23 am

What a lovely idea Becca. Would love to see a tutorial how you made the basket.
Thanks for sharing. XxReplyCancel
Doreen RitchieSeptember 29, 2015 - 11:25 am

Hi Becca. I’m so glad you had some quality time with your sister – I would love to have been a fly on the wall! Today’s little box and card are simply divine – so beautifully made and I’ll bet very well received! I’m off on holiday now and don’t know how my internet access will be so there’ll be a lot to catch up on when I return. Very best wishes
Doreen R from Bournemouth UKReplyCancel
christiSeptember 29, 2015 - 11:27 am

so glad you had a funderful time.ReplyCancel
Carol PinkeySeptember 29, 2015 - 11:27 am

Becca, love your creation! What is the name of the newest die you designed?ReplyCancel
LindaSeptember 29, 2015 - 11:31 am

I’m glad to hear that you had a fabulous time with your sister! Beautiful basket and a great idea! All your ideas are great! :)ReplyCancel
KathySeptember 29, 2015 - 11:41 am

How wonderful your time was with your sister…love her gifts. Someday hope to buy your dies, but have never figured out on your page to find, it just says coming soon. ; (ReplyCancel
Barbara TranquillaSeptember 29, 2015 - 11:44 am

Hi Becca, For once I was glad to see no posting from you this weekend for I knew you were having a wonderful time with your sister–the bonding and laughter and sighs will long serve you even after many future posted cards. Your tutorial from your previous card case project works for this treat basket–had I been able to stand on my head I would have seen/recognized the duplication of the process for both. Thanks for pointing it out and providing another great project. BarbaraReplyCancel
Christine HarropSeptember 29, 2015 - 11:46 am

Such a sweet little basket Becca. I must admit that I thought you were being ambitious when you said you would try to post over the weekend … lol! So glad you had a good time! My sister arrives on Friday. I just cannot wait! Hugs Christine xxReplyCancel
CarolineSeptember 29, 2015 - 11:52 am

So happy you had a wonderful visit with your Sister!!!
I did the same this summer myself. I went to Saskatchewan and visited with her for a whole week! I hadn’t seen her in over 1 year..
Just love those times together.ReplyCancel
Joni StonekingSeptember 29, 2015 - 12:22 pm

Becca, that is so pretty. I’m so happy to hear your time with your sis was everything you had hoped for and more. Blessings!
JoniReplyCancel
ChelseaSeptember 29, 2015 - 12:45 pm

Oh, Becca. I’m delighted our prayers were answered and you had such a refreshing time with your dear sister. Is there anything more special than a weekend you just described? I could just cry tears of joy for you and your sister to have shared such a beautiful, delightful time together.
Thank you for sharing this darling basket. It is charming, and I know your sister felt very special when she received this gift.ReplyCancel
kathy rSeptember 29, 2015 - 1:04 pm

A great little project! Thanks for sharing.. just love your dies..ReplyCancel
CharlotteSeptember 29, 2015 - 1:18 pm

Very, very nice, Becca.

Perfect for a welcome gift. I hope your sister loved every one of them. I’m sure she did.ReplyCancel
Becky GreenSeptember 29, 2015 - 1:30 pm

SO LOVELY BECCA!!!!! Do you EVER MAKE ANYTHING “ugly?” LOL I’m SO GLAD you had a wonderful visit with your sister. ;) We would STILL BE HERE waiting for you, EVEN IF it took you a few months to get back to us, you know! LOL WE LOVE YOUR WORK!!!! ;)ReplyCancel
Debbie in ColchesterSeptember 29, 2015 - 1:32 pm

I am sure your sister loved your creations, this one is pretty stunning. I am sure you have been given lots of inspiration having had such an amazing weekend and look forward to seeing more wonderful creations. I hope you see your sister again soon it clearly did you the world of good and you sound refreshed and energised.xReplyCancel
Sandi SmithSeptember 29, 2015 - 1:46 pm

I love reading that your weekend with your sister was all you wished for and more! What a blessing for both of you. Your idea of small bedtime gifts for your sister is beautifully sweet. I have no doubt your sister felt even more loved because you took the extra time to create your lovely gifts. Your talents are limitless and your generosity beyond words. You are a blessing to all who know you.ReplyCancel
Carol RossouwSeptember 29, 2015 - 2:32 pm

What a lovely idea! I love the way you find new ways to use dies. Definitely a ‘must try’ for me. Blessings!ReplyCancel
Kim HaygoodSeptember 29, 2015 - 2:35 pm

So glad you had a wonderful weekend. Isn’t language a wonderful thing that God made–spoken and unspoken–it can be so uplifting! I love your project!ReplyCancel
MarySeptember 29, 2015 - 3:24 pm

What a sweet little basket, I have made your baskets in the past , love love them. Trying to imagine if your sister might look like you. You obviously have a special bond, what a treasure. XReplyCancel
bunnySeptember 29, 2015 - 3:31 pm

So glad you had a good time. I know that these little favors had to be a big hit. They are very cute.ReplyCancel
Lisa DugginSeptember 29, 2015 - 5:59 pm

That is just awesome. Hope she knows what a special sister she has. Blessings, LisaReplyCancel
Lynda Mellor aka Loopy Lynda UKSeptember 29, 2015 - 6:10 pm

Good morning Becca, such a beautiful gift today!!!
I’m so glad you had a fabulous time with your sister, I bet the time just flew by!!!
It always does when you’re having fun!!!
Have a good one!!!
Loopy Lynda xxxReplyCancel
SuzzieQSeptember 29, 2015 - 6:59 pm

Wonderful! I am delighted you had such a grand time bonding with your sister and being giddy! You certainly deserved this exceptional time with her. Your little bedtime gifts are just so perfect and beautiful. Looking forward to seeing the others. I am sure your sister felt so very special when each night she found your little gift handmade just for her with all the love you could possible put into it. Did she let out a “squeal” when she discovered each one? Wishing you a great week remembering and savering your weekend with your sister.ReplyCancel
katouSeptember 29, 2015 - 7:02 pm

C’est magnifique ,it’s wonderful , I love so much all what you do and I envy your talent.
Great job;ReplyCancel
Marcie SmithSeptember 29, 2015 - 7:24 pm

Becca, I am so happy you and your sis had such an overdue wonderful time. You are so right, family is the best and we should never take it lightly or for granted. I don’t have a sister, but I have the next best thing – a cousin. She and I were raised so closely, that we have always felt as though we were more then just cousins, more like sisters. My kids have always called her auntie and it is hard for us to introduce each other as anything other then sisters. We live about 4 hours away from each other, but when we get together, watch out.
MarcieReplyCancel
Leslie MillerSeptember 29, 2015 - 7:49 pm

Sounds wonderful! And what a lovely and thoughtful gift, Becca!ReplyCancel
Peggy MSeptember 29, 2015 - 8:24 pm

I’m so glad you took time away from crafting to enjoy your sister! Sounds like you gals had a wonderful time together. Wish I could have been a fly on the wall.
You deserve that time away and more. You do so much for us (your adoring public :-) ) every week to teach and inspire us.ReplyCancel
Sandy ArtmanSeptember 29, 2015 - 9:05 pm

Hi, Becca,
What wonderful news about your weekend with your sister. Your comment reminded me of a small wall hanging I found in a gift store that read, “I laughed so hard I had tears running down my legs!” Makes me laugh every time I think about it.
Love and blessings,
SandyReplyCancel
Rebya FalkSeptember 29, 2015 - 9:50 pm

Becca, I am so happy that you had such a nice visit with your sister.
Your basket is precious.ReplyCancel
Marilyn in E~TownSeptember 29, 2015 - 10:18 pm

Gorgeous gifts. . . Plus your photography is just perfect!ReplyCancel
Pam TASSeptember 29, 2015 - 11:53 pm

Hi Becca so happy for you and your sister and the time you shared sounds
like a lot of fun !
Your basket and card are gorgeous I bet she was happy with them and the other gifts for turn down.
Congrats to Alison on winning the card lucky girl take care Hugs Pam XXXReplyCancel
Dorina DSeptember 30, 2015 - 12:33 am

Adorable and what a clever idea. Love it.ReplyCancel
Patricia HowarthSeptember 30, 2015 - 2:11 am

Morning Becca, These favour boxes look beautiful, as do the choccies haha. I’m so glad your Sister and yourself had a good time, it sounds like you both need to ‘recover’ now hahaha.
Lots of love from Patricia xxReplyCancel
margaret driscoll UKSeptember 30, 2015 - 2:17 am

Hello Becca
So pleased you had a wonderful catch up with your sister……it seems to have given you new strength!
Love Today’s boxes really beautiful!
Take care
Love MargReplyCancel
ElaineSeptember 30, 2015 - 2:39 am

Wow ! what an inspiration you are Becca your gifts are just beautiful.
So pleased you had a great time , family are very precious .
Take Care
God Bless.
Elaine H XReplyCancel
Rosemarie GreenbankSeptember 30, 2015 - 4:42 am

Hi Becca,
Lovely, lovely creations. Really good to read about your brilliant weekend, we should all have them more often.
Hugs, RoseReplyCancel
Carol H.September 30, 2015 - 7:07 am

How precious it is to spend time with your sweet sister! I love your little basket! It’s just adorable and so sweet!ReplyCancel
Janet SaievaSeptember 30, 2015 - 8:02 am

Oh, Becca, I’m so glad that your time with your sister was so special. Who better to lavish praise and love on you than your sister. I’m absolutely sure she loved her night time treats. The basket and card are simply fabulous!
Hugs.ReplyCancel
BenteSeptember 30, 2015 - 9:04 am

Glad to hear you had a wonderful weekend with your sister.
The gift box is so pretty, such a good idea to use the dies this way :))ReplyCancel
Sonia StephensonSeptember 30, 2015 - 12:33 pm

Hi Becca. Love this gorgeous gift, I bet your sister was over the moon with your thoughtful surprises :-) So glad you had a lovely weekend catching up :-) Hugs xxxReplyCancel
LesleyOctober 1, 2015 - 3:44 am

So pleased you had a great weekend, they just fly by when you are enjoying yourselves. Love your cute little basket and tag!ReplyCancel
Anne (UK)October 7, 2015 - 8:14 am

Hi Becca! It sounds as though you and your sister had a ball! I’m so happy for you both. Family times are precious times :o)
And what a turndown gift. Amazing!
Hugs
Anne (UK) xReplyCancel

September 25, 2015

Day of Giving Friday: You Will Always Be My Friend

by Becca Feeken109 comments

Good morning friends and happy Friday. I’m so giddy my guest arrives today! It’s a big deal for me because it’s my sister and it’s been five years since I’ve seen her, five years since she was last here. Awww, it’s just making my heart sing!! I hope to post the other turndown gifts this weekend, time permitting, in the meantime I have a new card to share today and it is the card that you can win for Day of Giving Friday! If you are new to my blog – you can find info about Day of Giving on my FAQ List at #11.

I’m using a Quietfire Design sentiment called Always Be My Friend and framed it using Spellbinders Pierced Rectangles. On each corner of the frame I glued accent pieces from Spellbinders Imperial Square. To add some extra interest I worked in Spellbinders Victorian Arch and used the lovely edge as a border. And finally to get some color at the top of my design I used Spellbinders Gilded Gate Two and just cut the upper curve – it’s tucked in at the top of my frame.

For today’s comment – What’s making your heart sing today?

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Rubber Stamps: Quietfire Design – Always Be My Friend
Craft Paper: Cream Lightspeck Cover, Coredinations, My Minds Eye
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black and Clear Embossing Powder
Accessories: Spellbinders Pierced Rectangles, Spellbinders Imperial Square, Spellbinders Victorian Arch, Spellbinders Gilded Gate Two, Recollection Pearls, His and Hers Satin Ribbon
I have a girls weekend planned, hope you have something fun going on too! Back soon
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Susan B.September 25, 2015 - 6:15 am

Oh my gosh, your card is so beautiful!! I have it in my heart that I will win this one!! I hope your visit with your sister is blessed with joy and much fun. thank you so much for sharing and the chance to win.
Blessings
SusanReplyCancel
Doreen RitchieSeptember 25, 2015 - 6:24 am

Wow, Becca – another absolutely stunning card. I hope you have a great time with your sister and that you will make up for the five years since you’ve seen each other! What’s making my heart sing today? Well I’m all packed and ready to leave for what I know is going to be a wonderful holiday, which will include a new experience. Following a cruise ending up in Venice, we return to London on the Orient Express and I’ve packed some vintage type clothes suitable for our two day journey in elegant 1920s style. Maybe I should make a vintage card to mark the occasion!! Best wishes
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Sherry RoseSeptember 25, 2015 - 6:28 am

I love that you stamped on patterned paper! I often have trouble thinking outside the box. This is beautiful!ReplyCancel
ANN ROBBINSSeptember 25, 2015 - 6:31 am

Dear Becca,
What makes my heart sing today? Like you I will be seeing my only sis again today, went away for 2 days while visiting her in Ohio and will be going back there today and it will be crafting time when I get there. Have another week there and then head back to Florida. Hope it will be cooler when I get home
Such a beautiful card for give away Friday.Love that little floral paper, Becca.
Enjoy your time with your Sis.
Hugs
Mstgane
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ANN ROBBINSSeptember 25, 2015 - 6:34 am

P.S.
And yes, Becca, I will always be your friend.
Ann RobbinsReplyCancel
MaryannSeptember 25, 2015 - 6:53 am

Another amazing card here Sweet lady. Sooo beautiful and perfect in any way.
I wish you the most wonderful time with your sister, and hope, you´ll both just enjoy the time and don´t even think of anything else, while she´s there okay?ReplyCancel
Kathy mSeptember 25, 2015 - 6:56 am

So happy for you and your sister! Enjoy!! The combination of Quietfire Design, Spellbinders, and Becca cannot be surpassed! This card is so beautiful. Another work of art!! Thank you,ReplyCancel
ElaineSeptember 25, 2015 - 7:01 am

Suh a beautiful card Becca as always,
Feeling a bit under the weather today Becca but i have my youngest son calling in tonight so that will cheer me no end.
Have a lovely time with your Sister .
God Bless
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Janet SaievaSeptember 25, 2015 - 7:03 am

Another absolutely gorgeous card. Your work is always so elegant! My heart sings today because it’s my husband’s birthday. We’ve been married 52 years so we’ve celebrated his birthday many times before but it never gets old! Enjoy your visit with your sister and your girls weekend.ReplyCancel
Christine SpringmanSeptember 25, 2015 - 7:05 am

What makes my heart sing today is the beautiful fall weather we are having and the gorgeous sunsets God has given us lately. Christine S.ReplyCancel
KarenSeptember 25, 2015 - 7:07 am

I feel your happiness.I have a friend visiting that I haven’t seen in many years…I feel like a school girl having a friend spend the weekend…lolReplyCancel
trish AverySeptember 25, 2015 - 7:11 am

Becca just love your card and the thing that makes my heart sing today is a beautiful day crafting with a good friend.
Hugs Trish.ReplyCancel
Barbara TranquillaSeptember 25, 2015 - 7:15 am

Hi Becca, Another lovely card with unusual combinations that work so well–never too much, just right. Enjoy your sister’s visit. Does she share your talent, if so take her to your studio for conversation and creating. Thinking of you and happy for you. BarbaraReplyCancel
Judy InukaiSeptember 25, 2015 - 7:47 am

How exciting that you are going to have a girls weekend with your sister. Have a wonderful time. Thanks for sharing another wonderful card. I love how you always think outside the box in using your dies. This is a wonderful card and wonderful sentiment. What’s making my heart sing today? Well, yesterday I put the finishing touches on a HUGE project for work and not only is my heart singing, my feet are doing their happy dance.ReplyCancel
NancyRSeptember 25, 2015 - 8:01 am

I love this card! I love that it could be easily done with what dies you have and is simple, but elegant, enough for even the novice card maker.

I am happy because after being away for 2 weeks my hubby is going to be home today. And then next weekend I am going wedding dress shopping with my beautiful daughter, whom I haven’t seen since she got engaged several months ago.ReplyCancel
KathySeptember 25, 2015 - 8:18 am

Oh how wonderful to be with your sister, I’m so blessed that both my sisters live close and we r together today, our father had emergency surgery the other day and still in hospital…can’t wait for u to show us the goodies u made for your sister …your card is so lovely, I have never stamped on printed paper, never thought bout that, your so amazing!! Thanks for always sharing. Take care and make tons of new memories and share some photos with us…

Ps after your company is gone, will u please check your emails, I sent 2 a couple days ago….ReplyCancel
Becky GreenSeptember 25, 2015 - 8:20 am

This is LOVELY Becca! ;) AND I’m SURE having your sister come for a visit is the inspiration for it! I HOPE YOUR SISTER’S VISIT IS EVERYTHING you hoped for & MORE!!!! ;)

What makes my heart sing today? Hmmmm, let me think, I am still waking up here…… LOL All I can think about is my dinner last night….LOL EVERYONE was happy & I thought it turned out especially good too. Nothing big or fancy, just Chicken Tenders, Mashed Potatoes & Green Beans…. LOL Just the fact that EVERYONE was pleased, makes me HAPPY!!!! ;)ReplyCancel
DebraK in FloridaSeptember 25, 2015 - 8:24 am

Not too much singing today–sore throat and heavy chest.
But, hopefully well enough for Mexican for lunch with hubby today.
And of course, so glad it’s Friday.
Lovely card, Becca.ReplyCancel
SuzzieQSeptember 25, 2015 - 8:25 am

My heart is singing today for I get to work on my cards. It is raining here and it looks like it will be for the following week keeping me out of the yard. Therefore I can “play” in the house, i.e. my craft room. I had a big work day yesterday in the yard, tidding up one of my flower beds for the winter. Seems the chores in the yard are much harder on me as I age. So I welcome a respite time for my body to recuperate from manual labor. Your card today is lovely and sweet. I studied it carefully. Your die combination is awesome. I never would have figured out you used part of a gate had you not told us. Love the tiny patterned paper layer. Wishing you and your sister a great and exciting reunion. I know you will have a wonderful time together.ReplyCancel
Yvonne NicholsonSeptember 25, 2015 - 8:26 am

Hi Becca,
What a beautiful card so simple and clean, never think of stamping on the pattern paper.Nothing special today to make my heart sing.Have a wonderful visit with your sister.
Your friend YvonneReplyCancel
CharlotteSeptember 25, 2015 - 8:28 am

Becca,
Everytime I think it’s impossible to like one of your cards more than the one before, it happens. I love this card. So very pretty. I’m definitely going to have to purchase more dies. Have a wonderful visit with your sister.ReplyCancel
Anita BraddockSeptember 25, 2015 - 8:29 am

What an Amazingly Beautiful Card my Friend. you have so much talent and I,m so happy you share with us. my Heart is so full of Love for my Husbands love and all the help he gives me each and everyday as well as all the family tragedy we have had in the last 18 months I sure don’t know how I could have handles all of the Loss in my Family without him. thanks for the chance to win. you are a very Amazing Friend. Hugs to you.ReplyCancel
StarSeptember 25, 2015 - 8:30 am

The beauty of creation—makes my heart sing.ReplyCancel
DebjSeptember 25, 2015 - 8:32 am

Beautiful card! My kids make my heart sing. Have fun with your sis!ReplyCancel
Mary HolshouserSeptember 25, 2015 - 8:55 am

My heart is singing because the weather is beautiful – cooler but sunny; my health has improved over the last couple weeks; and I’m just happy to be alive and able to do what I want when I want.
The card is beautiful. Love the framing.
Enjoy your sister’s visit. I don’t have a sister so I’ve never felt that bond.ReplyCancel
SueSeptember 25, 2015 - 8:55 am

Ah – another beautiful card with such well thought-out details!
Today’s winner will be very lucky to win this one. I hope you and your sister thoroughly enjoy your time together. As for me, I am just happy that I have a grand day to work outside before the weather starts to get cold again.ReplyCancel
KimSeptember 25, 2015 - 9:09 am

My granddaughter, Avery, makes my day SING!!! Watching her during the day is wonderful just like your card!ReplyCancel
wendySeptember 25, 2015 - 9:17 am

Hi Becca another beautiful card and sentiment. Have a fantastic time with your sister they are very precious gifts. I wish I could see mine more often but it is now several years since we have managed to see one another due to illness, but she would love this card, as would I if she sent it to me.
WendyxReplyCancel
SharonSeptember 25, 2015 - 9:25 am

Hi Becca, ever time I see one of your cards I think , this is my favorite one, or she can not make a prettier one but u always do, how lovely. You site suits you, your cards are Amazing. Have a wound earful time with your sister and no working, enjoyReplyCancel
Juanita BraunSeptember 25, 2015 - 9:26 am

It seems like each card you make gets more beautiful. I love this one.

I’m sorry to say my heart can’t sing today. My dear cousin just passed away from brain cancer. I’m sure she is in safe hands now.ReplyCancel
Debbie in ColchesterSeptember 25, 2015 - 9:31 am

Hi Becca, another beautiful card. My heart sings today because my husband is coming home early from work and it will be so nice to spend some extra hours together. Every day is precious so extra hours are a great bonus. I hope you have a really special time with your sister.xxReplyCancel
Connie CSeptember 25, 2015 - 9:46 am

What a beautiful card…thanks for the chance to win it! My heart is singing today because I get to spend it with my daughter. So much fun!ReplyCancel
JoyceSeptember 25, 2015 - 9:48 am

What makes my heart sing today is I have been blessed by the best who allowed me to wake up this morning! Singing praises from my heart!!!! Woot! woot! I can’t sing enough praises that would let you know how grateful I am of you sharing with me, sharing with the world your wonderful skills and talent!!! My heart sings!!ReplyCancel
Cathy HomanSeptember 25, 2015 - 9:49 am

Beautiful card! Thanks for the chance to win.ReplyCancel
Marcie SmithSeptember 25, 2015 - 9:50 am

Stunning!!!!! Hope you and your sister have a grand visit and enjoy your girls night out!!!!!! This will be a wonderful weekend for Hubby and I. Some of my son’s old high school buddies (my other kids as they spent so much time with us while we were living up north), are coming to town and we all plan to get together and reminisce. Haven’t seen them for twenty years now, since we transferred to San Diego. Really looking forward to our reunion and meeting all of their significant others.
MarcieReplyCancel
DixieSeptember 25, 2015 - 9:51 am

Oh, so many things I love about this card- the sentiment, obviously, the pretty flowered background, the stitching on the frame, the pink elaborate bow, the bits of pearl bling, to name a few.
My heart sings because it’s such a beautiful fall day, my youngest grandchild is starting to take steps, my family is well fed, warm, & healthy. God is good.ReplyCancel
Chris RSeptember 25, 2015 - 9:56 am

As always a beautiful card. Love the Quietfire stamp quote too.ReplyCancel
Bernice MarionSeptember 25, 2015 - 9:56 am

Sitting outside on my deck reflecting on God’s beauty of Fall.ReplyCancel
Clare WSeptember 25, 2015 - 9:58 am

Super card. What clever die combos. Have a fantastic time with your sister.Happy weekend.ReplyCancel
Barbara WilsonSeptember 25, 2015 - 9:59 am

Beautiful card and sentiment. You have friends you haven’t seen in a long time but you know they are still your friend. My grandchildren will be here this weekend. So happy that they have moved closer. They were gone for four years.ReplyCancel
margaret driscoll UKSeptember 25, 2015 - 10:11 am

Hello Becca
How lovely for you to see your sister, you must be shedding tears of joy today
I have not seen my daughter for over 8 years, she lives in Australia and has a daughter just 7 years old, that I’ve not seen either !
Thank goodness for the Internet etc! lol
I love todays card !
Have a lovely time with your sister Becca!
Take care
Love MargReplyCancel
Cindi AverySeptember 25, 2015 - 10:12 am

Your cards inspire me so much and make my heart sing! Such beauty! My heart is also singing because I have a sister who is my best friend. She is 15 yrs older but we are very much alike and share so much joy with each other. I hope that is also your relationship with your sister. Bless you! Cindi AveryReplyCancel
LindaSeptember 25, 2015 - 10:19 am

Another stunning card! :)
What makes my heart sing today might be a little unusual. New carpet is going in my townhome today! That means we are at the end of a very long process (10 months) of fixing it up to sell. 10 long months of not scrapbooking and I can’t wait to unpack my stuff! It’ll be great to see all my stuff again and get back to scrapbooking again! Just a little bit longer… :)ReplyCancel
DebraSeptember 25, 2015 - 10:26 am

So happy for you that your sister is coming to visit! Hope you have a great visit and get together again sooner than 5 years! Happy just that it’s Friday today and the promise of a relaxing weekend lies ahead.ReplyCancel
kay mcbrideSeptember 25, 2015 - 10:40 am

My heart is singing because I am able to surf the internet again and leave
comments about your beautiful cards. As always this is beyond beautiful. Have fun with your sister.
hugs
kayReplyCancel
Janet GoshornSeptember 25, 2015 - 10:41 am

My heart is so happy to finally have a day off and nothing planned except to do what ever I want to do.ReplyCancel
Joni StnekingSeptember 25, 2015 - 10:56 am

Such a pretty card, Becca. I hope you and your sis have a lovely visit. Five years is too long!

This morning it is the simple things that make my heart sing….a kitty sleeping on my lap, a cool, cloudy fall morning, some more tomatoes to bring in off the vine, and some time in the Mom Cave creating. What could be better?

JoniReplyCancel
RamonaSeptember 25, 2015 - 11:05 am

Yours cards are always so beautiful Becca, my granddaughter Gianna makes my heart sing she is just such a bright wonderful 3yr old and being able to spend time with her makes me so happy.ReplyCancel
christiSeptember 25, 2015 - 11:26 am

it’s a rainy day here in my world and I just saw this lovely card and it makes my heart sing. plus the thought provoking question makes me turn and look towards the good stuff all around me. lovely card becca enjoy your sister’s visit.ReplyCancel
Carla HundleySeptember 25, 2015 - 12:14 pm

We have three wild cats that
live in our backyard. One, had
5 kittens in August and we hadn’t
seen them since they were born.
We thought they must be dead, but
then I saw three of them nursing
from the mommy cat and made my
heart sing that at least some
of them have survived!
Carla from UtahReplyCancel
ChelseaSeptember 25, 2015 - 12:20 pm

Absolutely gorgeous card today, Becca! It could not be sweeter!!
I’m so happy you are having a visit with your sister. What a blessing!!! I hope every moment is precious and enjoyed to the full.
My heart is singing today because we serve a risen Savior who lives in our hearts. We can KNOW God personally. Amazing. Wonderful. Better stop before I get preachy.
Have a fabulous visit with your sister!!!!!!ReplyCancel
Maria RodriguezSeptember 25, 2015 - 12:27 pm

Oh Becca, this card is stunningly gorgeous!! The layering of all this incredible dies is impeccable, what a glorious way to frame this beautiful sentiment!! All the details are just lovely.
My heart sings every day, we have our daughters and grandchildren living so close by, one next door and the other one just about 20 min. away, that is good enough reason for my heart to be happy. But today in particular it sings because my little blog is going great, I’ve won a guest designer spot at Merry Monday and all the comments left on all my posts are so sweet and supportive. I love the world wide community of crafters united by the love of paper, ink and stamps.
Thank you for the chance to win this amazing card.
Hugs.
Maria.ReplyCancel
Sonia StephensonSeptember 25, 2015 - 12:43 pm

Hi Becca. Oh wow, I love your stunning card. So beautiful in every way :-) Enjoy your special time with your Sister, I’m sure you will have lots of girly fun :-) I am looking forward to my weekend as the weather is meant to be good so I may take myself off on a little photography walk, if not I shall spend some time crafting :-) Hugs xxxReplyCancel
Wanda ThomasSeptember 25, 2015 - 12:44 pm

Well that card is making my heart sing!! What a great idea on the gate addition. I need to think out of the box on dies like that.ReplyCancel
Lynda Mellor aka Loopy Lynda UKSeptember 25, 2015 - 1:07 pm

Good morning Becca, what makes my heart sing? You do with your beautiful cards!!!
My daughter and granddaughter are coming home tomorrow from the Lake District so
that’s making my heart sing!!! Have a fabulous time with your sister!!!
Good luck everyone!!!
Have a good one!!!
Loopy Lynda xxxReplyCancel
LSeptember 25, 2015 - 1:10 pm

What makes my heart sing…….spending time on the Oregon coast (or any where) with my two sisters. They are my dearest and best friends. I love them more than anything and am happy beyond belief spending time with them.ReplyCancel
Sarah H.September 25, 2015 - 1:11 pm

Another beautiful card Becca. Two things are making my heart sing today. I had lunch with my parents today and I’m enjoying the North Carolina rain. We have needed the rain so much. Many blessings today!ReplyCancel
Janet CastleSeptember 25, 2015 - 1:14 pm

So happy for you Becca….enjoy the visit!!! I am preparing for a train trip – first class – with my husband in a few days and we are both looking forward to it…to visit his sister – how sweet it will be!
Thanks for the chance to win your GORGEOUS card!
Paper Hugs,
JanReplyCancel
Patricia HowarthSeptember 25, 2015 - 1:57 pm

Hi Becca, I hope everything is going well with your Sister visiting you, how excited you must be, and she will be equally as excited.
This card is really pretty, the paper is really beautiful and the die-cuts and bow etc are very very pretty. I love this !!
What is making my heart sing today is – I have finally finished decorating my lounge, and this morning I put up my new curtains and placed my new cushions and throws on the couch and chairs (I have only had all these things for 4 years and not had the time to do it), I stood back and looked at everything that had ‘come together’ and I felt so happy. Now I’m onto the next room hahaha.
Lots of love from Patricia xxReplyCancel
Sandy ArtmanSeptember 25, 2015 - 2:13 pm

Hi, Becca,
I am so happy for you to be with your sister. My twin sister lives too far away and we just don’t see each other enough. The times together just get more precious with each passing year.
My heart seems to be humming more than singing today-too much sadness, lately. Even though there is no chill in the air, nature is broadcasting “Fall is here!”-my favorite time of the year. It’s Friday, it’s Fall and God blesses me so abundantly. Now there’s something to sing about. Amen!
Love and blessings,
SandyReplyCancel
ShaneanSeptember 25, 2015 - 2:25 pm

What makes my heart sing today is the sunny day that I get to see and enjoy.ReplyCancel
Pat BargerSeptember 25, 2015 - 3:03 pm

GORGEOUS!!!!!! Your card is Amazing, Becca! Love the simplicity of
your design, but so elegant! Thx for sharing!
Blessings
Pat BReplyCancel
Maxine DSeptember 25, 2015 - 3:03 pm

Beautiful soft and feminine card Becca – I love it. My heart is singing today as it is so clearly spring here, and we are going to spend time with two of our grandies :-)
Blessings
MaxineReplyCancel
Sandi SmithSeptember 25, 2015 - 3:13 pm

Hello Becca – This weeks card is a real favorite of mine. I love the pink! It’s my favorite color and the die cut accents add just the right touch. I particularly love the frame you created for the sentiment!
I’m so happy for you and your sister getting to visit with each other! What makes my heart sing? SISTERS! My sister, Sharon, is 1 year and 1 day older than me. We have always been incredibly close so I totally understand how much this visit means to you! I’ve been blessed that even though my sister and I have lived in different states for much of the last 28 years, we’ve only gotten closer as the years have passed. Two hour phone conversations help keep us connected as we laugh, cry and pray together. My sister and I recently shared one of those special chats and I’ve been feeling such love from my sister as a result. I am so thankful I have a blood sister who is also my spiritual sister in Christ. She challenges me but supports me and loves me unconditionally. I pray she feels the same from me. What a blessing a sister is!ReplyCancel
Juanelda JessieSeptember 25, 2015 - 3:14 pm

Hi, as always your cards are beautiful. This one is specially important to me. My Sister is my special friend and I am so blessed to have her still with me. She is 24 years cancer free. With October coming up honoring breast cancer awareness this is so special to me. Keep these beautiful cards coming.ReplyCancel
Bernie kSeptember 25, 2015 - 3:33 pm

Hi Becca,

My heart is singing today and has been for six weeks because I am visiting with my daughter and her family. I got to see my new grandson grow from two weeks to eight weeks and my three year old is my bedtime buddy. The joy of hearing,” grandma, I don’t want you to leave, ever, ” fills my heart and breaks it at the same time. And who can resist a newborn sleeping on their chest? I do hope that you will one day have your heart filled with grandchildren. All my sisters are out of state also, as is this daughter, so I can relate to the gladness that you feel when seeing your sister. Have FUN!

BernieReplyCancel
MildredSeptember 25, 2015 - 3:59 pm

My heart is singing because we had a bit of rain today! Not enough but every little bit helps. This card is gorgeous, Becca, and I wish I could figure out how to snip/cut dies to just use a portion of them. You are so creative. Enjoy the long-awaited visit with your sister.ReplyCancel
Carol RossouwSeptember 25, 2015 - 4:00 pm

Love the Victorian feel of this beautiful card. In the words of Matt Redman’s song, I have “10 000 reasons to sing” today. Bless the Lord O my soul & forget not all His benefits (Ps 103) In particular I’m rejoicing in His enabling grace for a very difficult & busy time in my life. Thanks for once again helping me to take the time to think about what I have to sing about. xxReplyCancel
Karen M. RothSeptember 25, 2015 - 4:03 pm

Hello Dear Becca,

This card is just so lovely in all it’s wonderful design and sentiment that it really touched my heart after the very rough time I have been having lately. I long to hear someone say that to me in RL.
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I was just diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis and Enthesitis which at this time is not being managed as I am allergic to most of the medicines used to control it. Or the one I could take my health insurance refuses to cover.

So right now I would love for someone, anyone to make me a lovely card to help give me Hope to keep taking that One More Step Forward even as much as it physically hurts me. You can also find me on Twitter as ffpaws and on Pinterest as ffpaws.

I am not trying to be a Beggar, just honestly appreciating this community and striving to be a part of it as I can, but it is really hard to make cards with my hands so severely affected by the PsA, Tendinitis and Carpal Tunnel.

I have been wishing so hard for a Machine to help me do the cutting and embossing that I can no longer do with my own hands so ya’ll keep that in your prayers for me tonight, please.ReplyCancel
BethESeptember 25, 2015 - 4:05 pm

Another beautiful card, Becca! I too would love to win it! Have a great time with your sister! My heart is singing today because my dear little Yorkie, Izzy, is feeling well enough to actually gamble and romp across my back yard this afternoon! Shortly after I adopted her in late May she fell off my high bed and tore her ACL! It required surgery and being 8 years old she has been having a difficult recovery. Today she feels well enough to romp! It makes my heart sing!!!ReplyCancel
Mary MacSeptember 25, 2015 - 4:14 pm

Such a magnificent card Becca. I love your unusual combination of dies (I don’t have any of them ‘sniff’). Thank you for the chance to win this beauty. Today I feel like a teenager again because it has been confirmed that my dear husband does not have ‘that’ dreaded disease and will be right as rain again in jig time. Thank you Lord!
Have the time of your life with your sister and let everything else go to pot, you’ll catch up on mundane things later! I think I’d like to be a fly on your wall. Ha ha.
Much love Mary.ReplyCancel
DeborahSeptember 25, 2015 - 4:24 pm

This CARD makes my heart sing! I know just the friend I would give it to!ReplyCancel
LynneZSeptember 25, 2015 - 4:30 pm

Becca – What a wonderful card you are showing us today. Love it! Enjoy your sister’s company this weekend.ReplyCancel
Lorrayne ingramSeptember 25, 2015 - 4:32 pm

Stunning card. I like the soft rose tucked in this card. Love the bottom part with the pearls. Have a special time of visiting with your sister.ReplyCancel
D.Ann CSeptember 25, 2015 - 4:38 pm

Another gorgeous card today!
My heart sang today when I got my mail. I send out oodles of cards, but rarely get any. Today I got a card in the mail and it made my day!!ReplyCancel
Colleen HowellSeptember 25, 2015 - 4:39 pm

I love this card, it is gorgeous!!!! My heart is singing because it is Friday and I am off for the weekend and I am going to a craft show tomorrow with some friends!ReplyCancel
Ruthie ArmstrongSeptember 25, 2015 - 4:40 pm

Beautiful card Becca! My heart is singing today because I got to go shopping and out to lunch with my sister! We live in the same town but sometimes it takes a bit to get together. But when we do we have a great time! Thank you for a chance to win one of your creations. Loves, RuthieReplyCancel
Maureen KSeptember 25, 2015 - 4:45 pm

Hello Becca,
What a beautiful card with a gorgeous sentiment.
My heart is singing today because I received an e-mail from someone with whom I’ve been exchanging ATC’s for the last 5 years. She’s coming up to my City next weekend and would like to visit me. It will be the first time we have met in person. How exciting.
Maureen xxReplyCancel
MarilynYSeptember 25, 2015 - 4:52 pm

I’m at the stage of life where I’m comfortable and can accept all that life has to offer me….good & bad. I sing the song of praises for my husband and children who have made me the person that I am now. The Lord, my family and friends, my country are my standing grace. I am truly grateful. Can you hear me singing???ReplyCancel
Christine MillerSeptember 25, 2015 - 5:12 pm

My heart is singing today because I had a wonderful day teaching fourth graders. I am so thankful to God for His goodness this week as we have moved students and rearranged subject assignments to make room for a new teacher. Big changes are tough for little ones — and adults, too —- and the relative ease of these transitions is evidence of answered prayer and God’s help in time of need.ReplyCancel
Lisa DugginSeptember 25, 2015 - 5:39 pm

Love that bow, it just finishes it so nicely. You are so sweet to share with all of us. Hope you and the girls have fun, stay out of trouble though. You are too far away for us to bail you out! Blessings, LisaReplyCancel
YvonneSeptember 25, 2015 - 5:48 pm

Love that pretty background paper. In fact, love the whole card. Would love to win this one. You do so pretty work Becca.ReplyCancel
Earlene BostSeptember 25, 2015 - 5:57 pm

Your use of pattern paper adds such beauty here. You are so skilled and innovative with your die cut pieces. I think it takes courage to cut up the already beautiful die cuts that are produced using the Spellbinder dies. It takes a special eye and talent to know what to do with the pieces once they’ve been cut. I aspire to gain this kind of skill-set. Seeing what you can do with paper makes my heart sing each time I come to your blog. :)ReplyCancel
DianeSeptember 25, 2015 - 6:26 pm

Another beautiful card, Becca. No surprise there. You have such a special gift. Does your sister share your blessings or does her talent lie elsewhere? I hope that the two of you have an awesome time together.ReplyCancel
BunnySeptember 25, 2015 - 6:33 pm

Beautiful card. Looks so feminine. Have a fun girls weekend.ReplyCancel
Jean MarmoSeptember 25, 2015 - 6:55 pm

Elegant and gorgeous!!ReplyCancel
Janice BrummettSeptember 25, 2015 - 7:30 pm

I LOVE this card, especially the sentiment! You always have “something” new that I will “take away” to incorporate in my cards. Today is no exception.

Today, I’m smiling as I get to pick up my 3 yr. old grandson at his new school. We have a very special bond, he and I. I’m sure he will want to play “playdough” after we have our snack.ReplyCancel
AlisonSeptember 25, 2015 - 7:31 pm

What a beautiful card! You always come up with something special
Today the sun is shining and all the spring blossom is out on the trees and also the daffodils.A wonderful time of year as everything is springing into life after the cold WinterReplyCancel
Mitzi LuttrullSeptember 25, 2015 - 7:39 pm

My heart sings when I get to babysit my grandsons. They come to my house before and after school and I so enjoy their little beings. I love being a grandma!! Another beautiful card, Becca.ReplyCancel
Deb M.September 25, 2015 - 7:40 pm

Oh, beautiful card as always!! I’m happy tonight, cause we just had my parents over this afternoon and got all the mints made for my brothers wedding. Getting that boring chore done makes me happy…and the fact that we had an uneventful time with my parents, (have some issues from time to time with my dad…LOVE him, but he is a challenge at times) uneventful being a good thing. ;-)) So, I’m singing a happy tune tonight. :-))

Have fun with your sister!ReplyCancel
Susie NicholsSeptember 25, 2015 - 8:13 pm

Some days, the song is harder to hear. But there is always something. As I sit here at the table, reading my emails, the sun is setting on a beautiful rocky mountain day. No matter how bad the day was, or how much pain I am in, those gorgeous mountains are a reminder that God is good and there is much to sing about.ReplyCancel
LoisSeptember 25, 2015 - 8:55 pm

My heart was singing today because I spent the day at the beach with my husband and then spent some time with one of our children. Thanks again for the beautiful cardReplyCancel
Juanita BakerSeptember 25, 2015 - 9:11 pm

Heart is singing today looking at your gorgeous card. Oh what a treasure it is, like all of your cards are. What a talent you have in your artistic creations. Thanks again for sharing your amazing talent with all of us. Enjoy you visit with your sister.ReplyCancel
JudySeptember 25, 2015 - 9:33 pm

Beautiful card. Today I was with two old friends I used to work with. Being with old friends, no matter how long it has been since you have seen each other, and catching up with their lives always makes my heart sing. I hope you and your sister have a wonderful time. Treasure each other! I miss my sisters.
JudyReplyCancel
Debbie DunhamSeptember 25, 2015 - 9:42 pm

Beautiful card! Hope you have a wonderful time with your sister!ReplyCancel
MichelleSeptember 25, 2015 - 9:43 pm

What made my heart sing today was spending time with my granddaughter and scraping together. She loves to do her own thing and I always put little special things in her special box to create cards. It is like Christmas each time she comes over and watching her face as she pulls out something I miss cut or did not need for my project. She has her own mind about what she wants to do and I let her creative spirit soar. Loves the new Christmas card too Becca, It is beautiful with the reindeer.ReplyCancel
fusiafscrappingSeptember 25, 2015 - 9:44 pm

This is more tham beautiful!ReplyCancel
Jacquie JacobsSeptember 25, 2015 - 11:06 pm

Hi Becca,

Gorgeous, gorgeous card, so pretty. Have a fabulous weekend with your sister the time will go all too quickly.

Love & Hugs

Jacquie j xxx
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Sherry LowmasterSeptember 26, 2015 - 1:45 am

beautiful card!! it is our 44th anniversary today (25th) I am a little late viewing my emails, lolReplyCancel
Lesley ThomasSeptember 26, 2015 - 3:12 am

Whats making my heart sing? I am meeting a new male friend tomorrow, just like a blind date, but found on a singles site – Will he be the one for me? I hope so.

As for your beautiful card, I have a lovely friend, Florence, who I would dearly like to share it with. I sooooo know she would appreciate it. LacyReplyCancel
Christine Harrop, Oxfordshire, UKSeptember 26, 2015 - 3:53 pm

My heart is singing because my sister and he husband are coming to visit us next weekend! I haven’t seen her since April and even though we speak a few times a week on the phone it’s just not the same! I can’t wait!! Beautiful card Becca. Hugs Christine xxReplyCancel
Denise BryantSeptember 26, 2015 - 6:23 pm

What made my heart sing… getting to go to a Boz Scaggs concert! I have been wanting to see him in concert again for many years and he finally had a local venue that I had a chance to attend!ReplyCancel
Pam TASSeptember 26, 2015 - 8:29 pm

Hello Becca I am at a crop day with lovely ladies how good is that
my heart is singing.
Love your card very pretty !
Hope you have a happy time with your sister hugs XXXReplyCancel
JoAnn B.September 26, 2015 - 9:50 pm

Wow, this is so gorgeous. I love the sentiment and all the dies you used. I had a very nice craft shopping day with my crafting friend. That is what is making my heart sing today, other than my family.ReplyCancel
RosemarySeptember 27, 2015 - 12:19 pm

Another beautiful card we are so blessed to have you in our livesReplyCancel
Rebya FalkSeptember 27, 2015 - 3:31 pm

So very beautiful. Every card is my favorite.ReplyCancel
RosieSeptember 27, 2015 - 7:19 pm

Another beautiful card which I have to make SOMEDAY once I receive the die cuts. Enjoy your visit with your sister.ReplyCancel
KellyOctober 2, 2015 - 10:03 am

Beauiful! My heart sings when I am with my granddaughters.ReplyCancel
Anne (UK)October 7, 2015 - 8:10 am

Oh Becca! What a beautiful card – and what a beautiful day for you! I hope you and your sister have a wonderful time together!
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