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Hi there blog friends!  Lots going on the blogosphere today and I even have a card to share.  Yesterday I mentioned that my friend Janet asked me to guest on her blog and this is the second card I made.  If you like you can see the original post HERE.  She has some magnificent designers that play there, they are  full of inspiration!!  I used papers from her ByDigitalPaper Store on Etsy and created  a card using this set of bookmarks called Stories Floral that I simply love; they were printed out as is.  The blue background is from Antique Paper 3 and is enlarged.

WRBF-3879-2013I’ll have to admit, after I made the card, I V8 smacked my forehead and thought  why didn’t I punch a hole and add a tassel so that the recipient could just pull off the bookmark and use it as a real bookmark.  I wasn’t thinking.  I was so taken with the beauty of the artwork that I just plowed ahead, but I’ll do it next time (grin).  I  love to go shabby so I pulled out kraft cardstock and all the creme cardstock that you see was dipped in a coffee bath for a minute or so to age it.
The edges of the blue paper were simply roughed up by dragging them across the open ‘v’ of a pair of scissors (if you never do this, then try it with a scrap).

My card is 5″ x 6-1/2″ and I used a couple of Spellbinders for embellishment, tucking Spellbinders Twisted Metal Tags and Accents on the back layer and framing the bookmark with Spellbinders Flourish Trim.  Since the bookmark has butterflies I embellished with a filigree butterfly from Spellbinders Jewel Flower and Flourishes.  

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SUPPLIES I USED
Stamps: Clearly Wordsworth – Love
Paper: Kraft Paper, Neenah Classic Crest Natural White Smooth 80 lb; ByDigitalPaper – Stories Floral, Antique Paper 3
Ink: Amuse – French Roast
Accessories: Spellbinders Twisted Metal Tags and Accents, Spellbinders Flourish Trim, Spellbinders Jewel Flower and Flourishes, May Arts Silk Ribbon, Mulberry Roses, Lace, Organdy Ribbon, Becca’s Bow Maker

Don’t forget, if you don’t already get my blog by email, to make sure you’re on something other than Google Reader and verify the feed is www.amazingpapergrace.com – lots about this on yesterdays post – https://www.amazingpapergrace.com/we-need-to-talk/  I’ll see you soon!!

The ladies with Waltzingmouse Stamps are showing new stamp designs today – be sure to take a peek HERE and a huge hop with JustRite Papercrafts  at 10:00 am eastern today that you can see HERE

Posted in *D-Lite - Flourish Trim, *Jewel Flower and Flourishes, *Twisted Metal Tags and Accents, -For A Friend, :Blue, :Cream, Digital Paper, Stamping, |Vintage
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  • MaryannJune 27, 2013 - 3:14 am

    WOUW Becca, this is soo gorgeous again. I absolutely LOVE this card hun. You´ve just outdone yourself here again Becca, and the result is sooo amazing and beautiful, that I´m out of words for it.
    I love Spellbinders dies to bits and I LOVE butterflies just as much, and my next Spellbinder buy (unless something really exceptional is comming now) s definitely some of all their stunning butterfly dies, so I can add these to all my creations too.
    This is so gorgeous hun, and I´m so exited to see, what you have in the sleeves for us now for the new release soon he he he. You ARE the master of Spellbinder dies Becca.
    have a wonderful day hun and lots of great fun.ReplyCancel

  • RitaJune 27, 2013 - 3:22 am

    Good Morning Becca. What a magnificent card. Image the excitement of anyone that receives a card like this. Beautiful would not be enough to say how I feel. Hugs from Scotland Rita. xxxxxReplyCancel

  • ColleenB.June 27, 2013 - 4:08 am

    Very Stunning cardReplyCancel

  • Clare WJune 27, 2013 - 4:15 am

    Love it. This would look good on a canvas I am thinking – it’s too good for just a card! It would make a wonderful picture I think perhaps with a different sentiment – something philosophical perhaps?…ReplyCancel

  • Anne (UK)June 27, 2013 - 4:33 am

    I hope that the recipient of this beautiful card makes it into a wall hanging or keeps it as a decoration. It is breathtaking, Becca!
    Hugs
    Anne (UK) xReplyCancel

  • MelanieJune 27, 2013 - 4:37 am

    So breathtaking creation today love it .Melanie UkReplyCancel

  • kathy/NorthCarolinaJune 27, 2013 - 5:09 am

    Becca…this is one of the most beautiful cards I’ve ever seen! I love all the sweet details and layering. The ribbon combined with the lace is stunning. What a treasure!ReplyCancel

  • Terri WalkingtonJune 27, 2013 - 5:29 am

    Your card is absolutely beautiful Becca. I love all the distress as this is right up my alley :)ReplyCancel

  • JoanJune 27, 2013 - 5:34 am

    Fab card I just love your designs. ThanksReplyCancel

  • May HumeJune 27, 2013 - 5:34 am

    Hi Becca, what a stunning card and the colours are absolutely beautiful thank you so much for the ispirationReplyCancel

  • AstridJune 27, 2013 - 5:38 am

    Wow, this must be one of my all time favourites of your Becca, STUNNING!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Trish AveryJune 27, 2013 - 6:31 am

    Becca what a wonderful card. just love this and your digital papers you have used are a dream.ReplyCancel

  • Debbie BJune 27, 2013 - 7:13 am

    Your card is absolutely wonderful. I love all the wonderful features and I agree it would make a great bookmark!ReplyCancel

  • Francie in MontrealJune 27, 2013 - 7:14 am

    I nearly fell off my chair when I saw this card – the result of overly- enthusiastic swooning. Oh my goodness, it is a delight to look at. As many of your followers have already said, it deserves a place on the wall for all to see and admire.ReplyCancel

  • Carol HintermeierJune 27, 2013 - 7:34 am

    Oh my goodness, this card is just stunning! Thank you for sharing it!ReplyCancel

  • antonellaJune 27, 2013 - 7:52 am

    Such a pretty card! Always love what you do!
    Hugs, antonella :-)ReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterJune 27, 2013 - 8:12 am

    Oh my just breathtaking, I can see why you got carried away before thinking of doing a tassel, love the touch of lace with it and such a great idea with the die!ReplyCancel

  • AliceJune 27, 2013 - 8:17 am

    Love the card. What lovely soft colors & beautifully done 3D effects. Thanks, for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • colleen howellJune 27, 2013 - 8:52 am

    Love the card as always you did a great job.

    Question for you how do I subscribe to your email, I have not been able to find it on the site as of yet?ReplyCancel

  • Jennie-WrenJune 27, 2013 - 9:00 am

    This is just beautiful – you are a real inspiration and as a relative newcomer to die cutting I find your designs really helpful. Thank you for sharing as you do.. J xReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenJune 27, 2013 - 9:06 am

    OH MY BECCA!!!!!!!!!! TOTALLY GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!! :)ReplyCancel

  • DebraK in FloridaJune 27, 2013 - 9:15 am

    Stunning! Super gorgeous! I love the colors.ReplyCancel

  • Becca FeekenJune 27, 2013 - 9:32 am

    Hi Jennie-Wren:
    Just hit the subscribe button in the upper right hand corner of my blog and it will take you to the place to enter your email address. Daily emails are hosted by Feedblitz so it will ask you to set a password and such for an account if you don’t already have one.

    Hope this helps!!ReplyCancel

  • Marilyn ClarkJune 27, 2013 - 10:03 am

    Your cards are works of art! God bless you for sharing with your fans.ReplyCancel

  • TonnieceJune 27, 2013 - 10:12 am

    Stunning Becca
    hugz TonnieceReplyCancel

  • Kathy JoJune 27, 2013 - 10:13 am

    Hi Becca!

    I have been following your blog for a while now. Your cards are always fabulous…this one is my favorite…now that is quite a statement!

    Thank you for sharing your beautiful card!ReplyCancel

  • Margaret TaylorJune 27, 2013 - 10:15 am

    You are so talented, I love your creationsReplyCancel

  • SusanJune 27, 2013 - 10:17 am

    So lovely!ReplyCancel

  • ChelseaJune 27, 2013 - 10:20 am

    Wonderful card! Beautifully designed! Every single element augments the beauty of the others. No one is going to want to remove the bookmark and mess up this gorgeous card. No. One. :- DReplyCancel

  • Dorina DJune 27, 2013 - 10:47 am

    Beautiful Card. Love the use of coffee to color the stock. Great ideaReplyCancel

  • Vicky SchmidtJune 27, 2013 - 11:41 am

    love the card. great 3D effective.ReplyCancel

  • Marion TurnerJune 27, 2013 - 11:58 am

    Hi Becca
    Another beautiful card, and Thank You for your email fingers crossed
    it goes OK.ReplyCancel

  • Janet CastleJune 27, 2013 - 12:08 pm

    Lovely card Becca…a little different look for you, but it too is beautiful! TFSReplyCancel

  • DebbieJune 27, 2013 - 1:49 pm

    What a stunning card I am truly inspired by your talent, my kind of craftingReplyCancel

  • Cindy MJune 27, 2013 - 1:54 pm

    So fantastic. Lovely. (I like the V8 smack, too.)ReplyCancel

  • TheresaJune 27, 2013 - 3:30 pm

    Oh golly!! That is so pretty.ReplyCancel

  • SuzanneKJune 27, 2013 - 3:51 pm

    Absolutely beautiful, off to check out the store.ReplyCancel

  • Mary H.June 27, 2013 - 4:09 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous! Love this vintage look. Thanks for the coffee aging tip. Gotta try that. HugsReplyCancel

  • Rene from OZ xoJune 27, 2013 - 4:33 pm

    Oh Becca, your cards are delicious.
    Rene from OZ xoReplyCancel

  • MickieJune 27, 2013 - 5:57 pm

    Such a beautiful piece of artwork and I love the coffee dye, you are so smart and talented. Have to try that one. Also, been back to Janet’s Etsy and bought more paper. Love, love, love her paper almost as much as the Spellbinder dies!ReplyCancel

  • Victoria C.June 27, 2013 - 8:43 pm

    I lOVE it Becca…I love the blues and the vibrant colors of the image…I like it just like it is, but I am sure, making one with a tassel will be just as beautiful….blessings, victoriaReplyCancel

  • Patricia HowarthJune 28, 2013 - 2:51 am

    Morning Becca, Another truly beautiful card today, you never cease to amaze me with your ‘Works of Art’, this card is so pretty, I love it.
    We have our Churches’ Walking Day today in the town, and the rain is pouring, yuck !!
    Lots of love from Patricia xxReplyCancel

  • Jo Ann ChaddJuly 5, 2013 - 6:06 pm

    You keep out doing yourself!ReplyCancel

  • BarbaraJuly 8, 2013 - 9:48 am

    I never miss a Becca day, and I see your posts now on Bloglovin’ after Google Reader went away. It’s a wonderful reader that I like even better that I did the Google Reader!ReplyCancel

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Spellbinders Detail Scallops, Floral Ovals, Radiant Rectangles - Him in our Heart - www.amazingpapergrace.com - WRBF-3873-2013
Good morning sweet friends, a card today but also something I need to talk to you about!  Thank you so much for being understanding over my test post yesterday.  The reason that I sent it was to test to see if people who subscribe through a reader were still getting my posts.

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Let me explain – there are changes afoot in blogland and most of you won’t be affected, but some of you will.  There are two kinds of subscribers here at Amazing Paper Grace – I outline them below:

Amazing Paper Grace Email Subscriber – Every time I write a post you get a notification that pops up within the hour, in your email.

Nothing changes for you – you are all good.  As a matter of fact, please don’t change a thing – I’m getting ready to offer random giveaways through this venue because it’s easy to randomly pick a name from this list.

Amazing Paper Grace Reader Subscriber – When I write a new post it appears in your reader program, the next time you open your reader program.  

If you are using Google Reader as your method to subscribe, Google Reader is being retired on July 1st and the list of all the blogs you subscribe to will go away with it.  If this is you, I encourage you to go to www.Feedly.com (or www.bloglovin.com) and download their reader program.  I’m very familiar with Feedly and when you sign in with your gmail account that you used for Google Reader, it will automatically ask if it can save your blog list.  Yay!!

No matter what reader you use, please make sure that your subscription to my blog is www.amazingpapergrace.com and not http://feeds.feedburner.com/amazingpapergrace/tsap.  I love my readers and don’t want anyone to go missing, lol!!

Yes, you can do both but in todays uncertain climate with Google Reader going away, email subscription is a stable bet!

Okay, enough of that, today I’m sharing a card that I made earlier this week to share on my sweet friend Janet’s blog, I didn’t think she would mind me sharing it here.  I’ve been a customer of Janet’s since last year but didn’t know her until you all asked about the paper that I used on my Filigree Box and Card ensemble.  Since then, I’ve kind of fallen head over heels into her collections  at ByDigitalPaper on Etsy.  Her paper lives right here on my computer where I can get to it in a heartbeat to find the right page for my project!!   Using her Bellissima panel (which I enlarged), I backed it up with Spellbinders 5 x 7 Detailed Scallops.  Using the same layer of Bellissma, I fussy cut  the roses around the perimeter then used my Spellbinders Classic Ovals LG to cut the rest of the border while inside I used the tall oval from Spellbinders Radiant Rectangles.  Ha, this might be the second time I’ve ever said ‘fussy cut’ on this blog because it’s something I rarely do but I wanted the dimension of the roses.  I backed my oval layer up with Spellbinders Floral Ovals.

SUPPLIES I USED
Stamps:  Lizzie Ann Designs – Him in Our Heart
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Natural White Smooth 80 lb,, By Digital Paper – Bellissima
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black
Accessories: Spellbinders 5 x 7 Detailed Scallops,Spellbinders Classic Ovals LG, Spellbinders Radiant Rectangles, Spellbinders Floral Ovals, May Arts Silk Ribbon, Recollections Pearls, Michael’s Dollar Bin Cream Mini Doilies, Darice Pearls, Mulberry Roses Becca’s Bow Maker

Goodness, that’s a long post . . . it’s ramping up to be a busy week.  I’ll be back tomorrow!

 

Posted in *Classic Ovals LG, *Detailed Scallops - 5 x 7, *Floral Ovals, *Radiant Rectangles, -Religious Cards, :Pink, Digital Paper, |Elegant, |Many Layers, |Vintage
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  • ann robbinsJune 26, 2013 - 7:06 am

    Georgous absolutely!!
    Hugs
    Mstgane

    AnnReplyCancel

  • Ava GavloskiJune 26, 2013 - 7:07 am

    lovely ……ReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterJune 26, 2013 - 7:19 am

    Thanks for the heads up, I’m good getting it through email :), but I don’t know what to do about my blog now, oh how I don’t like change :(
    Your card is just Gorgeous, such lovely paper and design, terrific layering of the dies, I see I need to get that detailed scallops die nowReplyCancel

  • ann robbinsJune 26, 2013 - 7:21 am

    Becca,
    Could you describe “fussycut?” Do you mean cutting out the roses and butterflies by hand?
    Mstgane
    AnnReplyCancel

  • Becca FeekenJune 26, 2013 - 7:25 am

    Yes Ann, to ‘fussy cut’ is to isolate a motif and cut it out by hand :-)
    I didn’t have a die the shape of the roses or butterflies so I simply cut around the edges with a pair of scissors!ReplyCancel

  • Lisa HarrisJune 26, 2013 - 7:25 am

    Really lovely. I love the vintage feel of this card. The mini doily tucked behind the mulberry roses, along with the fussy cut roses are such beautiful details that give that sense of nostalgia.ReplyCancel

  • Ronda LiebertJune 26, 2013 - 7:25 am

    Thanks for the info on how to transfer. I was wondering how to do that. I have almost 300 blogs and I sure didn’t want to try to find them all over again. Most appreciated.ReplyCancel

  • Clare WJune 26, 2013 - 7:29 am

    Absolutely gorgeous and very vintage looking – love it.ReplyCancel

  • D IdletJune 26, 2013 - 7:29 am

    What a lovely card! I’m going to check those digital papers out on etsy. Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • AnnickJune 26, 2013 - 7:34 am

    Bonjour,
    Ca fait un bon bout de temps que je vous suis et je voulais quand même vous marquer un petit commentaire pour vous dire que toutes vos cartes, boîtes et autres créations sont toutes plus merveilleuses les unes que les autres.
    Je suis très admirative devant votre talent.
    Félicitations

    ADAReplyCancel

  • Susi KJune 26, 2013 - 7:37 am

    Another stunner, Becca! I’m happy that I won’t be affected by the coming changes to your blog – can’t wait to see what’s up!ReplyCancel

  • DeniceJune 26, 2013 - 7:37 am

    You know this card looks like it could be hung on a wall as a masterpiece. Wow, I wish so much the tv people out in tv land would find you and offer you a position to start your own show. I don’t want to be mean but you are a better crafter, teacher and artist than what’s on the do it yourself channel now. HANDS DOWN….. Thanks for letting us know about the change…I don’t want to be lost in blog land either. : )ReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenJune 26, 2013 - 7:39 am

    ANOTHER GORGEOUS CARD BECCA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW!!!!!!!!!!!:)
    THANKS for telling us about Blog land….. I would NEVER EVEN KNOW if people like you didn’t say anything! :) It helps to know these things even though, I’m COVERED!!!!;)
    HAVE A SUPER DAY!!!!!!!!!!!:)ReplyCancel

  • SusanJune 26, 2013 - 7:39 am

    Not sure why Google is getting rid of reader with all the subscribers — oh well — progress I guess!
    Love your beautiful card as always. Have a wonderful day Becca.ReplyCancel

  • Francie in MontrealJune 26, 2013 - 7:40 am

    What a fabulous card! It’s just got “it”. Not sure what “it” is, other than a special quality than one feels rather than sees. It’s understood that your card has got all the beautiful qualities that we’ve come to enjoy with your artwork. But it’s got something even more. Nice.ReplyCancel

  • DeniceJune 26, 2013 - 7:40 am

    Opps, I always end with God bless and I hit the send button too soon, so “God bless” DeniceReplyCancel

  • Karen WallaceJune 26, 2013 - 7:44 am

    I’m on email so no problems for me, thank goodness. I love this creation and her papers are beautiful. I love how you mix dies and always get inspired by your cards. Thanks so much!!ReplyCancel

  • SharonJune 26, 2013 - 7:45 am

    Your designs are always “over the top” and that paper is just beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • Jean CJune 26, 2013 - 7:53 am

    Love the card. As always you have outdone yourself. The designer paper is wonderful.ReplyCancel

  • Carol RJune 26, 2013 - 8:01 am

    I’m on your email list and glad I don’t have to do anything extra. But thanks for the tip on the new reader. All set up now for all the other blogs I like to visit.ReplyCancel

  • Anne (UK)June 26, 2013 - 8:13 am

    What a beautiful creation – and thanks for the trouble of explaining the blog change.
    Hugs
    Anne (UK) xReplyCancel

  • lizJune 26, 2013 - 8:23 am

    Thanks Becca for the info and heads up , I get your posts in my email but yesterdays went to my spam and I have never had that happen so I didn’t get yesterdays post but todays was where it was supposed to be , so do I need to change something? I better go switch over my blogs so I don’t miss anything . As for today’s card it is a MUST make really such a beautiful card !!! and I agree with Denice would love to have a show where you host maybe a youtube show but the TV networks should pick you up . have a Blessed dayReplyCancel

  • Vicky SchmidtJune 26, 2013 - 8:29 am

    This card is beautiful Love looking at your cards. I was wondering how you mail your cards so they don’t ge ruin.ReplyCancel

  • Rosy NewlunJune 26, 2013 - 8:43 am

    Hi Becca – Every element in your creations merit applause. No detail goes onto the piece without perfect placement. I love every single thing you make. Maybe in ten years I will reach 50% of your capabilities, and to see far outside the usual realm like you do.ReplyCancel

  • MelanieJune 26, 2013 - 9:18 am

    I wonder what was going on yesterday ,but glad I can still see your blog I have been foloowing since you started kit collection such a shame it finished ,I wished we had a Micheals stores her in the UK .Melanie UKReplyCancel

  • MonicaJune 26, 2013 - 9:41 am

    If I send you my address and birth date will you make me a card! lol Seriously your cards are sooooo stunning and I just love when your posts pop up in my email :) You are so talented! TFSReplyCancel

  • AshleyJune 26, 2013 - 9:44 am

    I’m a longtime fan and am expecting your Filigree Delight die set to arrive from Amazon today. I have the Radiant Rectangles which I bought because I saw the fabulous cards you made using them. I’m totally thrilled that I can use them not only in cards but to frame my scrapbook journaling blocks. Thank you for your inspiration and God Bless you!ReplyCancel

  • Rebekka KJune 26, 2013 - 9:46 am

    This is just stunning. I love the dp.ReplyCancel

  • MaritzaJune 26, 2013 - 10:14 am

    Thanks. I love your card is so inspiring. Have a splendidly day. HugsReplyCancel

  • ChelseaJune 26, 2013 - 10:16 am

    Gorgeous!!! Gorgeous, so very gorgeous. OK, and some more gorgeous. This is just such a … GORGEOUS … card. Love every single detail of it. Thank you, Becca!!ReplyCancel

  • Marilyn ClarkJune 26, 2013 - 10:26 am

    Beautiful card. Thanks for sharing. God bless.ReplyCancel

  • debby WaltersJune 26, 2013 - 10:36 am

    always such beautiful work. I admire your talent…ReplyCancel

  • CindyKJune 26, 2013 - 11:14 am

    Beautiful card Becca! No surprise there! I love the soft hues on this one. Your sentiments are always touching.
    I’m good on the blog thing. I get you through email notifications.
    Have a great day!ReplyCancel

  • WinnieJune 26, 2013 - 12:25 pm

    I probably need to start my own version of “AA”…”amazing paper grace addiction program” :-).. because the first thing I do when I wake up is to look at the email on my phone (conveniently placed on my nightstand) to see if you’ve posted another card ! So love your work. How did you use spellbinder to cut the oval without chopping off the flowers and butterflies? Did you use a shim ?ReplyCancel

  • MickieJune 26, 2013 - 1:19 pm

    Another beautiful card. I learn so much from you. I ordered some of Janet’s papers and they are just divine! By “fussy cut” I am assuming you cut the flowers out?ReplyCancel

  • Melissa BoveJune 26, 2013 - 1:20 pm

    Wow! So gorgeous Becca!

    hugs…ReplyCancel

  • MickieJune 26, 2013 - 1:23 pm

    Oops, just read the comments. I too use “fussy cuts.”ReplyCancel

  • TheresaJune 26, 2013 - 4:05 pm

    I really love this card. You do such a great job adding dimension to everything. Love it.ReplyCancel

  • Linda DaleJune 26, 2013 - 4:21 pm

    HI Becca, another simply stunning card. I actually posted a question on the previous card and thought I was posting it here. If you can could you please tell me what kind of a printer you use to print out the digital papers. They are just lovely. Thanks so much. Blessings, LindaReplyCancel

  • Trish AveryJune 26, 2013 - 4:32 pm

    Becca you never fail to amaze me with what you come up with. Just love this stunning card. Thanks also for the warning re the blog.
    Hugs Trish.ReplyCancel

  • Terri WalkingtonJune 26, 2013 - 6:55 pm

    Becca your cards amaze me and put such a smile on my face. This one definitely didn’t disappoint.
    Thanks!ReplyCancel

  • Lori AJune 26, 2013 - 7:16 pm

    Breathtaking Becca!!! Truly inspiring ((hugs)). I’m good with email and also feedly :) Have a great week!!!ReplyCancel

  • Cindi WellsJune 26, 2013 - 8:06 pm

    Becca your cards are stunning and your blog is my all time favorite. My only compliant is as a direct result of your cards….I spend way too much money, lol.

    Thank you for sharing your creativity with all of us.

    CindiReplyCancel

  • Becca FeekenJune 26, 2013 - 8:16 pm

    Hi Linda:
    Could you possibly check out this recent post – I think it will answer your question… :-)
    https://www.amazingpapergrace.com/courage-does-not-always-roar/ReplyCancel

  • GinnyJune 26, 2013 - 10:51 pm

    There are many alternatives to Feedly. I decided to use The Old Reader (theoldreader.com) as my new blog reader. It is based on a former incarnation of Google Reader, and while it’s not fancy, it suits me just fine. It can import subscriptions from Google Reader, too.ReplyCancel

  • Patricia HowarthJune 27, 2013 - 3:04 am

    Morning Becca, Love it !! your card is so beautiful, and the digital paper is stunning. Your sentiment, as always, is so poignant, truly beautiful.
    Lots of love from Patricia xxReplyCancel

  • Mary Ann TJune 27, 2013 - 5:49 am

    Early this year I recognized that I had to do something to replace Google Reader, it’s sad because it was such a great reader. I’m not a Twitter or Facebook kind of gal and don’t use my tablet for e-mails and such, I’m too afraid if it gets lost or stolen that I will have privacy issues. I’m a PC as they say and use WIndows. So I checked some other readers out and settled on FeedDemon. It works well for me and has been for some time. I got your post yesterday and have had no issues since I started using FeedDemon several months ago. Just an FYI for any readers who are facing the change.ReplyCancel

  • Claudia VJune 27, 2013 - 3:22 pm

    What about Feedblitz? Is that Google? That is how I get all my blogs sent. Your cards are always so gorgeous! I certainly don’t want to miss any of them!ReplyCancel

  • DorisJune 28, 2013 - 10:45 am

    Becca your cards are the prettiest and most elegant I have seen. You are so talented and gifted. Just look at God.ReplyCancel

  • Linda ClarkJune 28, 2013 - 2:50 pm

    That card is stunning!! I love the brown and cream. I love the verse Turn your face to the light. That could be used for a lot of different cards/occasions. Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful cards. Hugs, LindaReplyCancel

  • Calli MedvedJuly 14, 2013 - 10:45 pm

    I’m ready to give up. Your designs are soooo inspirational…this one I fell in love with. I have spent about three hours now printing diffferent sizes of the Bellisima which I purchased and I can’t seem to get the right size to use the spellbinders dies. I’m ready to cry too!ReplyCancel

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“The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen.”     Elizabeth Kübler-Ross

Today I needed to send a test post to check my blog settings and I thought it a perfect opportunity to share one of my favorite quotes.  I hope you enjoy that tidbit.  I don’t have a card to share just yet but I hope the quote made you smile and and hope you have an enchanting day ahead.  I appreciate you so much!!  You are all beautiful people!

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  • phil droneyJune 25, 2013 - 2:38 am

    How very true. Good wishes.
    Phil DReplyCancel

  • Maxine DJune 25, 2013 - 2:47 am

    A beautiful quote thank you Becca.
    Blessings
    MAxineReplyCancel

  • Bev ProtheroJune 25, 2013 - 3:08 am

    very true!!!
    PS love your cards … I am addicted to Spellbinders dies … could be fatal!!ReplyCancel

  • heather peelJune 25, 2013 - 3:12 am

    This is such a beautiful quote , and. It means so much to me ,l lost my beautiful mother when I was just 12years old , this has stAyed with me all my life ,and ensures that you do appreciate everything good that comes along.I love all your work becca ,you give me inspiration to create.Thank you .heatherReplyCancel

  • MelanieJune 25, 2013 - 3:33 am

    Stunning quote MelanieReplyCancel

  • GraceJune 25, 2013 - 3:51 am

    Thank you for sharing such a wonderful expression!ReplyCancel

  • LisaJune 25, 2013 - 4:27 am

    Lovely quote Becca!!! You are definitely one of those beautiful people! Thanks for sharing your art with us!!ReplyCancel

  • Yvonne GavinJune 25, 2013 - 4:48 am

    I certainly did put a smile on my face thank you xReplyCancel

  • RitaJune 25, 2013 - 4:51 am

    What a beautiful quote Becca and it’s so true. Enjoy your Day. Hugs Rita xxReplyCancel

  • Melissa BJune 25, 2013 - 5:00 am

    Love the quote, Becca. How very true. May all the blessings of the day be yours today.ReplyCancel

  • Anne (UK)June 25, 2013 - 5:10 am

    What a beautiful quote – from a beautiful person.
    Hugs
    Anne (UK) xReplyCancel

  • DeeJune 25, 2013 - 5:12 am

    Thank you for sharing such a beautiful quote. I’m dealing with the loss of several family members and I am always amazed at how he puts the right thing I need at the right time before me. Thank you again, you are such an inspiration!
    DeeReplyCancel

  • Ann robbinsJune 25, 2013 - 5:30 am

    It takes a “beautiful person” to recognize such a beautiful quote – you, BECCA! Look forward to your next creation, Hun.
    Hugs,
    Most gang
    AnnReplyCancel

  • NadineJune 25, 2013 - 5:32 am

    So true. Usually because your so glad to get back to normal if they ever do. Or remember what normal was..Till you have walked in someone shoes its hard to understand. Makes you think how lucky you are. Count your blessings.ReplyCancel

  • Nancy FlecknellJune 25, 2013 - 5:33 am

    What a beautiful quote that is Becca…and so true! Thank you for posting that!ReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenJune 25, 2013 - 5:45 am

    WONDERFUL QUOTE BECCA!!!!!!!!!:) Have a BEAUTIFUL DAY!!!!!!:)ReplyCancel

  • JudyJune 25, 2013 - 5:53 am

    Thank you Becca for sharing such a beautiful quote. I’m also about to lose one of my close family members and hope that I can have the strength to make it through this difficult time and find my way “out of the depths.”ReplyCancel

  • cndominoJune 25, 2013 - 6:25 am

    One of my favorite quotes and a great reminder to make moments count.Have a sunshine day!ReplyCancel

  • colleen howellJune 25, 2013 - 6:36 am

    I have not heard that quote before, but I like it a lot. ThanksReplyCancel

  • Marcie SmithJune 25, 2013 - 6:48 am

    You Becca are one of those Beautiful Persons!!!! As I read this quote (which I loved), I instantly thought of you. It made me smile. God Bless.
    MarcieReplyCancel

  • Francie in MontrealJune 25, 2013 - 6:53 am

    What a touching quote! It means so much to so many. Thank you, Becca, Beautiful Person for sharing this and making my day.ReplyCancel

  • lorrayneJune 25, 2013 - 7:16 am

    needed a quote for my networking group. thank youReplyCancel

  • JoselleJune 25, 2013 - 7:35 am

    Love and Blessings for you on this Beautiful Day!ReplyCancel

  • HelenJune 25, 2013 - 7:38 am

    Beautiful words! Thank you.ReplyCancel

  • Jacquelyn AlexanderJune 25, 2013 - 7:41 am

    You are such an inspiration. I always touch your emails first!!! Have a great day. It’s raining in Michigan and I love the rain…ReplyCancel

  • Diane MinerJune 25, 2013 - 8:15 am

    The quote did indeed make me smile. Thanks Becca.ReplyCancel

  • Ava GavloskiJune 25, 2013 - 8:34 am

    great testReplyCancel

  • Judy McMullenJune 25, 2013 - 8:53 am

    Thanks for sharing this Elizabeth Kubler-Ross quote. Wishing you a blessed day!ReplyCancel

  • MyrtleJune 25, 2013 - 8:57 am

    You are such a gentle, generous person. Even when you are just checking your blog settings you manage to give something beautiful. What a wonderful quote you shared. Thank you. Have a Blessed day.ReplyCancel

  • Dolly LaBelleJune 25, 2013 - 9:04 am

    That really was a great quote and it seemed to be aimed at me. Anyone going through a rough time now will appreciate it. Thank you for sharing!ReplyCancel

  • Beth EllisJune 25, 2013 - 9:08 am

    I first learned about Elisabeth Kubler-Ross when I was studying for my nursing degree and she has been a favorite of mine ever since. Thanks for sharing a quote from her!ReplyCancel

  • Betty WalkJune 25, 2013 - 9:11 am

    And YOU ARE one of those beautiful people in the world.
    Thank you are sending this inspirational quote. Wishing
    you many blessings!ReplyCancel

  • Cindy PotentierJune 25, 2013 - 9:21 am

    beautiful quote Becca, very true!! ty for sharing :)ReplyCancel

  • SabineJune 25, 2013 - 9:31 am

    Thanks for sending that beautiful sentiment since it’s my birthday today. It certainly “hit the spot”. SabineReplyCancel

  • BelaJune 25, 2013 - 9:54 am

    Hi Becca,

    These are the precise words I tell myself each and every day as I deal with each trial that God sends my way, or I attract to myself. When I was a young girl, I asked my Dad one day that why does God allow good people to suffer? His answer was beautiful and something I never forgot. He said, “Just like the beauty of an ingot of gold mined comes out once it has been put through the fire and beaten to take all impurities out, so it is with God. He puts us through the same purification process. With each struggle, each misfortune, we are purified. We burn do that the impurities within our souls are cleansed and we prepare to do His work on earth.” My father died about 2 years after that at a very young age. My husband just passed on 6months ago. There have been numerous tests in this short period. I needed this to remind me that I am being cleansed to do better things for others. Thanks!ReplyCancel

  • Fran LJune 25, 2013 - 9:54 am

    Thank you for that beautiful quote. You are a beautiful person.ReplyCancel

  • ChelseaJune 25, 2013 - 10:16 am

    I’m not surprised to know that this is your favorite quote. You are such a beautiful person yourself! I know the Lord has shaped you into the person He desires you to be, however you have walked that path of struggle and loss and allowed Him to do His work in you. You are not only beautiful, but set an example of a beautiful life.ReplyCancel

  • Rebekka KJune 25, 2013 - 10:21 am

    Beautiful quote and a very true one.ReplyCancel

  • Andrea CJune 25, 2013 - 10:50 am

    Cards are not always needed, but beautiful sayings and quotes are! Becca you are a beautiful l person.ReplyCancel

  • ReisaJune 25, 2013 - 11:27 am

    I absolutely love this quote because there is so much truth in it. Thank you so much for sharingReplyCancel

  • ShirleyJune 25, 2013 - 12:00 pm

    Thank you for thinking of us who admire you for your many talents and your daily inspirations.ReplyCancel

  • Valerie MartinJune 25, 2013 - 12:30 pm

    Thank you for sharing Becca, but I do not feel beautiful, far from it.ReplyCancel

  • Marilyn in E-TownJune 25, 2013 - 4:01 pm

    Weather it’s your gorgeous cards or an inspirational quote you always seem to know just the right words or card to post that always touches me, I thank you for ALL you do!!!ReplyCancel

  • Sue MJune 25, 2013 - 8:07 pm

    That quote was so beautiful it would make a great card!!!! Love so much your over the top cards. You have such talent Becca, thanks for sharing it with us and telling us how you did it, as if we can do things as beautiful as you. I love your treating us like we can, and being willing to inspire us to try. You truly are a beautiful person. My favorite quote is “Every heart has it’s own sorrow”. It seems few get through this life without some kind of sorrow so we must be kind to everyone for we are all fighting a battle to rise above the pain and let it polish us instead of defeat us. Another great quote from the Bible is “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”.ReplyCancel

  • Patricia HowarthJune 26, 2013 - 2:18 am

    Morning Becca, This is a truly beautiful quote, I love it. Have a lovely day.
    Lots of love from Patricia xxReplyCancel

  • Sandy BoothJune 26, 2013 - 7:39 am

    Happy Day! Beautiful quote!ReplyCancel

  • Vicky SchmidtJune 26, 2013 - 8:23 am

    Right on Becca.ReplyCancel

  • Diana E. BishopJune 26, 2013 - 10:40 am

    BEAUTIFUL QUOTE FROM A BEAUTIFUL LADY !
    BLESSINGS !!!ReplyCancel

  • MaryannJune 26, 2013 - 1:05 pm

    A very beautiful quote Becca, and it certainly come from a very beautiful lady, who I admire very very much. You are such a wonderful and giving person hun, and I always look forward to see, what you have to share with us every day being a beautiful card or like today sharing this beautiful quote, but I always know, I´ll get something beautiful, when it comes from you, and thaks so very much for that. I definitely considder you as a very valued friend even it´s only online and we´ll probably never get to meet in person, even I would absolutely love, if that would ever happen.
    Have a wonderful day and lots of great fun every day in your life.ReplyCancel

  • Paula BJune 26, 2013 - 7:19 pm

    Writing this AFTER reading your tomorrow’s post (6-26-13)…. Yes, for now Reader is still working. I got this post (and tomorrow’s post) both still in Reader…. BUT… I also got them in Bloglovin’, which I’ve been using as well, for a couple months now. Love it!

    Bloglovin’ has an instant upload of followed blogs from Google Reader, too, which I’m so glad I used 2 months ago, because Google Reader keeps dropping blogs I follow and adding back on blogs I stopped following a long time ago! But I had already uploaded to Bloglovin’.

    Just 2 weeks ago, I finally got tired of having all the ‘unfollowed’ blogs back on the list in Reader, so I re-did Google Reader through their manage blog list. When I was done, I had 179 blogs I follow on that list. The next day when I signed in to Reader, they had dropped some again, and my count was down to 162…. so I suggest that if you haven’t made the switch yet, then you’d better print out a list of your blogs and then check it on Feedly or Bloglovin’ after uploading them to make sure everything was uploaded correctly.

    I also see you have a “Follow you on Pinterest” button in your sidebar. Well, you can put both a “Follow you on Bloglovin” and a “Follow you on Feedly” buttons there as well. That way, if someone like me, doesn’t get your email (I get too much as is), they can still follow you through a blog reading service. Just a thought! :)ReplyCancel

  • Mary H.June 26, 2013 - 7:41 pm

    Becca, I do get email notifications when you post, but I don’t think your post of 6/24 came in to me. Then I read your post of 6/26 regarding Google’s changing. I don’t ‘think’ I’ve subscribed in a Google Reader (as I never understood what it really did!). So I think (hope) I’m ok. Would not want to miss any of your lovely & delightful posts & cards. Hugs.ReplyCancel

  • JOYCE M ANDERSONJune 27, 2013 - 1:18 am

    Beautiful People don’t happen – – They are Chosen!!!

    God Bless you,
    joyceReplyCancel

  • MaryLou SturlaugsonJune 27, 2013 - 10:42 am

    God Bless you Becca, you are a very talented Woman.ReplyCancel

  • Sandra SmithJune 28, 2013 - 6:02 pm

    Beautiful quote. Thank you for sharing with us. You have a generous spirit.ReplyCancel

  • BrendaJune 29, 2013 - 12:20 am

    Wow, having had a not so good week this week, I am encouraged to hear that I have been practising to be a beautiful person!

    Thank you Becca for sharing this quote!.ReplyCancel
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