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Hi there blog friends!  Thanks so much for your sweet words on my gatefold card.    If time permits and I’m better able to sit at the desk, I’ll see what I can do about drumming up some more concrete instructions.  In the mean time, I have a very simple card to share today.  I loved this piece of paper by Memory Box and simply wanted to use it without covering it up – hence my very simple card.  The sentiment is from this months releases with Our Daily Bread Designs called Sweet Christmas Wishes.


I created a small frame using Spellbinders™ Picot Edge Circles and Spellbinders™ Standard Circles LG.  It’s topped with one of my favorite embellishments from Spellbinders™ Fleur de Lis Motifs.  See, I told you simple :-)

SUPPLIES I USED
Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs – Sweet Christmas Wishes
Paper: Bazzill, Memory Box – Mistletoe
Ink: Colorbox Chalk Ink – Dark Moss
Accessories: Spellbinders™ Picot Edged Circles, Spellbinders™ Standard Circles LG, Spellbinders™ Fleur de Lis Motifs, Zva Creative Pearls, May Arts Satin Ribbon

Wishing you blessings today in whatever you do!

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  • Liane CeglarNovember 30, 2011 - 7:45 am

    BEAUTIFUL, elegant Card Bekka…as always !!!!!
    Hope this finds you well :-)ReplyCancel

  • Anna/OmaNovember 30, 2011 - 7:50 am

    Gorgeous! Love the colour combo!ReplyCancel

  • janeyNovember 30, 2011 - 8:03 am

    so pretty, Becca! The colors are wonderful.

    Thanks for sharing.

    hugsReplyCancel

  • EileenNovember 30, 2011 - 8:08 am

    Very festive colours and the design is beautiful as always. Hope you are feeling better every day!
    LOL EileenReplyCancel

  • RebekkaNovember 30, 2011 - 8:12 am

    Even your simple card is so elegant! I love that paper too. :)ReplyCancel

  • Angella CrockettNovember 30, 2011 - 8:12 am

    Way to use that Memory Box paper!! Super gorgeous card, Becca! Yummy bow and details! Sending extra prayers today….hope your appointment goes well! Love and hugs, AngieReplyCancel

  • Sherry107November 30, 2011 - 8:26 am

    Love it Becca! Simple but oh so elegant!!! Something for me to CASE!
    Also need that extra blessing-REALLY need to START my Christmas cards! YIKES!ReplyCancel

  • Dianne CNovember 30, 2011 - 8:29 am

    Hi Becca, thanks for the lovely card. Hope you are soon feeling better. Merry Christmas to you and all you family. DianneReplyCancel

  • Cathy WingeardNovember 30, 2011 - 8:41 am

    Holy Cats, Becca!!! I love this card!! I will be making this one for sure! Thank you.ReplyCancel

  • Bev J.November 30, 2011 - 8:42 am

    Beautiful card. Hope you feel better soon. tfsReplyCancel

  • Bonnie WeissNovember 30, 2011 - 8:52 am

    What’s Christmas without a red satin bow?! Another lovely, Becca.ReplyCancel

  • Penny ReedNovember 30, 2011 - 8:56 am

    You may call it “simple” but it is beautiful! You can’t make anything that isn’t just jaw-dropping gorgeous!!! Please feel better soon because we all miss your postings so much! Praying for you.ReplyCancel

  • Deborah KindelNovember 30, 2011 - 9:23 am

    Beautiful as always, but I have a question. How do you attach the ribbon as it wraps the final layer? Do you just tape it down on back and inside, or slit the side and wrap it? If the latter, do you tack it down so that it doesn’t slide?ReplyCancel

  • Amy, MontrealNovember 30, 2011 - 9:44 am

    Absolutely elegant. Again, the bow is my focus…you are the Best.ReplyCancel

  • Mary GutierrezNovember 30, 2011 - 10:07 am

    The satin ribbon makes all the difference on this card, it’s absolutely beautiful and elegant. The pearls add that perfect finish.ReplyCancel

  • Sam HartfordNovember 30, 2011 - 10:08 am

    Becca, you are making me BROKE ($$$$$). I have to do everything you do because it’s so beautiful; well, I try but will never get it just like yours. Just sayin’. I’m one of your biggest fans. SamReplyCancel

  • Mary HNovember 30, 2011 - 10:10 am

    Your idea of ‘simple’ is certainly different from mine! Beautiful card, and I love this paper also. Will have to hunt for it. Sure hope you are feeling much better, and thanks for sharing these last 2 lovely creations. Both are just gorgeous…as usual.ReplyCancel

  • Charlotte ZweigoronNovember 30, 2011 - 10:13 am

    Such gorgeous inspiration! I don’t know if this would help you but sometimes I work standing up! My husband started it by buying a special computer desk for his office that puts the computer at the proper height to work standing up. I have just stacked up some paper stacks and my granddaughter’s large story books to get things at a height where I’m not bending over my desk. It doesn’t work for everything but I can get a lot of prep work done and at least I am changing positions rather that sitting all the time.ReplyCancel

  • ChelseaNovember 30, 2011 - 10:17 am

    This is beautiful!! So “Christmas-y”!! You are a design genius!!ReplyCancel

  • Jean HempelNovember 30, 2011 - 10:42 am

    Another beautiful simple card.. so gorgeous with all the pearls all over and the ribbon is so beautiful with the paper… Love the spellbinder.. A great card.
    Hugs, JeanReplyCancel

  • Debbie BNovember 30, 2011 - 10:50 am

    I agree, the paper is beautiful but your card enhances the beauty of the paper. I hope this finds you feeling better. My prayers are with you, knowing that He will make you better.ReplyCancel

  • conniecrafterNovember 30, 2011 - 10:56 am

    Beautiful, lovely touch of the pearls with your paper and the neat layering on the sentiment, Gorgeous bow!ReplyCancel

  • Beth PNovember 30, 2011 - 11:21 am

    Becca,
    You must own every die cut Spellbinders makes :D I wish I lived next door to you! lol
    Hugs,
    Beth PReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenNovember 30, 2011 - 11:49 am

    BEAUTIFUL card Becca!!!!! Love that swirly!!!!!!! :) I’ve gone CAS this year, myself! CAS is difficult for me!ReplyCancel

  • MaryannNovember 30, 2011 - 12:30 pm

    This is soo beautiful Becca, I just love it.ReplyCancel

  • Omega BrooksNovember 30, 2011 - 12:31 pm

    Wow, such a beautiful card. Your cards are a gifts in themselves.ReplyCancel

  • ColoradoNovember 30, 2011 - 12:59 pm

    Such a gorgeous card!! I always love cards with contrast like this one rather than when all the elements are similar in color and blend together. The bright red on this is so pretty and stands out against the background colors. Love all the bling, as well!!!ReplyCancel

  • FrancineNovember 30, 2011 - 2:02 pm

    I like so much your simplicity… It is beautiful!
    I am very happy you are back and wish you feel well..
    Merci beaucoup. FrancineReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)November 30, 2011 - 2:03 pm

    Very simple? I think not. Very snazzy – yes. Very beautiful – yes. Very everything wonderful = yes. All to say, you done did it again!ReplyCancel

  • LindylooNovember 30, 2011 - 4:42 pm

    Love this card Becca, beautifully put together and shows off the delicious paper perfectly. Regards Linda (S.Wales, UK)ReplyCancel

  • JOC LUHRSNovember 30, 2011 - 4:48 pm

    Beautiful, Bekka. So love the holly sprayReplyCancel

  • Linda ClarkNovember 30, 2011 - 6:47 pm

    I love the paper from Memory Box. Your card is beautiful!! Thank you so much for sharing your remarkable talents. I am in awe of your abilities to work “Miracles” on your cards. Hugs, LindaReplyCancel

  • Melissa BNovember 30, 2011 - 7:10 pm

    Absolutely beautiful! (as usual).ReplyCancel

  • SusanNovember 30, 2011 - 7:31 pm

    Wow — gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • Ginny IngramNovember 30, 2011 - 11:15 pm

    This is a beautiful card! I really like how the pearl embellishment compliments the paper. I’m feeling your pain since I hurt my back and can’t sit at my desk, either. Have to try since I need to make an encouragement card.ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisDecember 1, 2011 - 1:27 pm

    Just beautiful Becca love the colors and the DP. I like the pearls as an accent. Those die-cuts really add depth and texture. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

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Hi there sweet friends.  Hope you had  a great Cyber Monday.  Did you shop the day away?  The time got away from me so I missed out on some of the deals, but I had fun looking.  I have a fun card to share today, kind for different for me, but I had fun making it.  The best way I can describe it is as a gatefold card.   When I was playing around with this Custom Window Die Cut Template from Our Daily Bread Design and Spellbinders.  I came across some neat K & Company Paper for a view of Santa, through the window.


The sentiment from Warm Wishes was cut using Spellbinders Ribbon Banners and behind it I’ve hidden a small flat magnet in order to hold the card closed.   The ribbon extends across half of the card so that it can open but I still was able to have a bow :-)

The card is 6″ x 6″ and I used the entire width of 12″ x 12″ paper by scoring at 3″ and 9″ for my basic gatefold card.  Then I added flaps on top of  that (attached at the center edges on the top and bottom) to hold the Window die cuts.  I overlapped two of the window dies on flaps of the card adhering them only on the edges – the left window adhered only on the left edge of the window, the right window adhered only on the right edge of the window

SUPPLIES I USED
Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs –  Warm Wishes
Paper: K & Co., Coredinations
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black
Accessories: ODBD Custom Window Die Cut, Spellbinders Ribbon Banners, Seam Binding, Magnets, Martha Stewart Border Punch

Thanks so much for stopping by.  Sending hugs your way on this glorious day!!

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  • ChelseaNovember 29, 2011 - 1:54 am

    Oh, isn’t that cute! I just love the design with Santa’s sleigh showing in the window! What a lovely card, Becca.ReplyCancel

  • MaryannNovember 29, 2011 - 1:57 am

    Oh my goodness, this is so gorgeous Becca. I love this one, and I´m truely impressed, how you always seems to find of new ways to make your awesome folds. Would you share a small tut for how this is folded and adhered that window right? I have tryed to see if I can figure that out, but not sure, I´ve got it all right. It´ll be sooo awesome for many types of cards, I think. You´re such a genius hun.
    Have a wonderful week and lots of crafty fun, I hope.ReplyCancel

  • SusanNovember 29, 2011 - 2:00 am

    Becca — you are simply amazing! What a glorious card. Any child, or child at heart would absolutely love this vision of Santa through the window.ReplyCancel

  • Christine Harrop, Oxfordshire, UKNovember 29, 2011 - 2:22 am

    Becca, I just love this. Very different from your usual style as you say, but a great success!
    Christine xReplyCancel

  • Eulalia from ItalyNovember 29, 2011 - 2:52 am

    Wonderful Becca, you and your card! It’s Christmas time already… and your masterpiece remember this to us.
    Pace e amore dall’Italia (Peace and love from Italy).
    xoxoxo EulaliaReplyCancel

  • GerryNovember 29, 2011 - 3:04 am

    Very interesting gate fold. I love it. Beautiful Christmas card.ReplyCancel

  • BernieNovember 29, 2011 - 3:26 am

    Gorgeous! Brilliant gate fold. Perfect in every way. So nice to see your lovely creations again hope this means you are feeling better and able to enjoy playing in your studio.
    Blessings BernieReplyCancel

  • Mary RobersonNovember 29, 2011 - 3:27 am

    Not one of your usual cards, but I’d say you should think about doing more of these because this has to be one of my favorites that you’ve done. Your talent amazes me!ReplyCancel

  • Melanie AndersonNovember 29, 2011 - 4:01 am

    Becca,
    That is such a lovely card. I wish I had your talent to think up such lovely things.
    Thank youReplyCancel

  • CherylNovember 29, 2011 - 4:22 am

    Beautiful card Becca! Hope you’re feeling better today. Dealing with life’s “little obstacles” is never easy.
    I am having eye surgery on the 7th and will be “face down” until Dec.21.
    Kind of puts a kink into getting ready for Christmas. Your beautiful card has given me the inspiration to “get going”.
    Wonder if I can still make cards while face down? LOL
    HugsReplyCancel

  • Angella CrockettNovember 29, 2011 - 5:01 am

    Eeek!! This is too clever and too gorgeous!!!! You ROCK, GF!!!! Hugs and blessings, AngieReplyCancel

  • ColleenB.November 29, 2011 - 5:10 am

    Gorgeous card

    ColleenB.ReplyCancel

  • Edna BurgessNovember 29, 2011 - 5:19 am

    Very clever and pretty inside and out. Nice job. EdnaReplyCancel

  • PJNovember 29, 2011 - 5:27 am

    LOVE!!! It takes me back to childhood :) I hope that we see a tutorial on how you created this card. I agree, the fold would work on so many different occassions. Hope that you are feeling better!ReplyCancel

  • TrishaNovember 29, 2011 - 5:39 am

    Good Morning Becca
    What a wonderful surprise!!
    Your cards are always gorgeous and amazing….but for me, this one
    is truly inspirational.
    Can’t wait for the tutorial so I can start churning them out. What fun!!
    Hugs,
    TrishaReplyCancel

  • Kathy ONovember 29, 2011 - 5:41 am

    Fabulous card, Becca! Just love it….everything about it!ReplyCancel

  • Amy A.November 29, 2011 - 6:06 am

    Absolutely awesome…Loved it!ReplyCancel

  • Sandra ltbNovember 29, 2011 - 6:06 am

    wonderful card!
    Sandra ltbReplyCancel

  • Debbie BNovember 29, 2011 - 6:09 am

    I hope this day finds you feeling better. You make my day like a ray of sunshine. I want to thank you for that. I love the card.ReplyCancel

  • Bonnie WeissNovember 29, 2011 - 6:22 am

    Trust you to come up with something so clever and well executed … another Becca Beauty!ReplyCancel

  • MarianNovember 29, 2011 - 6:28 am

    Hi…I love this card. I ordered that template and recieved it over a week ago and have to admit that I’m finding it a little challenging to use. It’s not what I had expected. Thanks for the tip. I love the window (and the little squares that it leaves behind…very useful also). TFS :)ReplyCancel

  • SuAnneNovember 29, 2011 - 6:36 am

    Absolutely BEAUTIFUL. I love this card. Hopefully, there will be a tutorial on your wonderful site – I simply must learn how to do this!

    Thank you as always for sharing and inspiring all of us. God BlessReplyCancel

  • BrendaNovember 29, 2011 - 6:39 am

    I love gatefold cards. Beautiful! Thank you Becca for sharing your amazing talent!ReplyCancel

  • Sandy O.November 29, 2011 - 6:43 am

    Wow! Simply stunning!ReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)November 29, 2011 - 7:03 am

    Good morning Sunshine from Quebec! This card is so precious, I just love it to pieces. I said on your last post that it was my favourite card. Know what? This is my favourite card too but in the “fun & adorable” category. Your talent never ceases to amaze and I continue to pray that your health improves.ReplyCancel

  • JudyNovember 29, 2011 - 7:10 am

    Your card is adorable Becca. This is something that I never think about doing, stamping on any of my decorative papers. Thank for the great ideas!ReplyCancel

  • Judy SteeleNovember 29, 2011 - 7:22 am

    This is so sweet. Your talent is just amazing. Thank you for sharingReplyCancel

  • JeanNovember 29, 2011 - 7:47 am

    Good morning Becca ~ as always your card is imaginative, and pretty. Hope you’re having a good day and feeling fine today. Thanks for sharing. Take care.ReplyCancel

  • chaunNovember 29, 2011 - 7:49 am

    You’ve been a busy girl! Lovely! And so creative!ReplyCancel

  • Cheryl StaufferNovember 29, 2011 - 7:55 am

    Awesome card!! You are sooooo creative. Blessings for a wonderful day.ReplyCancel

  • Shirley SmithNovember 29, 2011 - 7:58 am

    Totally awesome card. Really like the window die.ReplyCancel

  • RebekkaNovember 29, 2011 - 8:03 am

    wow Becca, this is awesome.ReplyCancel

  • Annette SNovember 29, 2011 - 8:16 am

    Becca
    this is gorgeous.ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisNovember 29, 2011 - 8:25 am

    Very pretty widow scene gatefold card Becca. It brings back some very nice memories. Your creativity amazes me. I love how the windows line up on the front of the card but when open gives a bigger view of the main focal. Beautiful work. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • Karen WeddingNovember 29, 2011 - 8:26 am

    Such a beautiful card. I certainly hope you are putting together a tutorial on this. Your instructions are pretty good, but it’s the attaching the window to the flaps that is a little confusing to me. I can’t quite see how they are attached. I would love to make this card for several friends and family. I already have the paper. Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Jean HempelNovember 29, 2011 - 8:28 am

    A gorgeous card Becca… I have ordered the window from your Spellbinder and the elegant ovals… That was after I put in a huge order in though Just Rite…. Mentioned your name, so may they will give you a nice pat on the back!!! Seriously we are loving your cards and your layouts and this one is so perfect.. am just loving it… I already have the background, so I fell in love with the window to use for the background.. Hope it doesn’t take too long to get here… I am anxious to get it!!
    Hugs and thank you for your gorgeous work… You enspire me..
    Hugs, JeanReplyCancel

  • Linda ENovember 29, 2011 - 8:39 am

    What a magical card, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • Elaine AllenNovember 29, 2011 - 8:51 am

    Becca –

    What a beautiful card. It is so very different, and I love it! I don’t know how you come up with your ideas, but you are a genius!!

    Elaine AllenReplyCancel

  • conniecrafterNovember 29, 2011 - 8:56 am

    That is too cool and it looks as great opened as it does closed!!ReplyCancel

  • MarleneNovember 29, 2011 - 8:56 am

    Love the Christmas window card. Hmmmm let’s see what i can come up with using this idea. Thanks. My granddaughters will love this.ReplyCancel

  • Sherry KushibabNovember 29, 2011 - 8:58 am

    Best gate card evuh!!!! Just lovely a great use of that die and love that paper with Santa flying across the sky. Hope you are feeling a little better.
    TFSReplyCancel

  • Sue ShepherdNovember 29, 2011 - 9:09 am

    OK Becca,
    Another amazing, over-the-top, awesome card! This one kinda goes over my head trying to figure out how you did the attaching of the window panes. Can’t figure it out…. any chance for a quick tutorial that we can watch?? I’d love to add a bunch of these to the Christmas cards I’ve already made to go out this year.

    Love all your art and as always- thanks for sharing your talents!

    Hugs!!ReplyCancel

  • Mary HNovember 29, 2011 - 9:19 am

    Lovely & unique card. As always. Sure hope you are beginning to feel better. Miss your posts. Saying a prayer for your good health.ReplyCancel

  • Faulba DorsettNovember 29, 2011 - 9:21 am

    Absolutely gorgeous! You have got to do a tutorial on this card. I learn so much from you, and I do appreciate the time you take to do these tutorials.ReplyCancel

  • Lisa SackettNovember 29, 2011 - 9:30 am

    Becca, this is amazing (and genius). It would’ve been very cool with just the one window, but when you can display it as two windows…even better. Love, Love, LOVE it! I’ve gotta make one for my Mom. She’ll just love it! Thank you for sharing this awesome card. I’m off to make one. =)ReplyCancel

  • KimNovember 29, 2011 - 9:40 am

    Amazing!
    I think you must be feeling better. This is a masterpiece.ReplyCancel

  • LynnNovember 29, 2011 - 9:57 am

    I just love this card. Thank you for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Kelly SasNovember 29, 2011 - 10:14 am

    i know you aren’t feeling the best, so do I dare request a tutorial on this card? I am sorry, but I don’t quite understand how you made it AND how did you line up the windows so perfect? I HAVE to make this card!!! I continue to pray for your improved health and that God helps the doctors to figure out how to best help you.ReplyCancel

  • NancyNovember 29, 2011 - 10:20 am

    Becca,

    That is the coolest card structure I have ever seen. Thank you for all your wonderful creations. You are an inspiration in so many ways. NancyDReplyCancel

  • Eleanor JenkinsNovember 29, 2011 - 10:23 am

    Bekka, I absolutely love this card and would love to case it, but I don’t think I have the patience to figure out exactly how to attach everything! This card is so beautiful! If you send it to me for Christmas then I wouldn’t have to get my blood pressure up trying to make one! LOL.ReplyCancel

  • Charlotte ZweigoronNovember 29, 2011 - 10:28 am

    Such loveliness!!ReplyCancel

  • CarolNovember 29, 2011 - 10:30 am

    Lovely card – TFS. Wishing you the best.ReplyCancel

  • lizNovember 29, 2011 - 11:00 am

    Have to say when I saw your post in myemail I was afraid to open it , as I just finished my christmas cards this morn. I Knew looking at anything you do I would want to do.I waited a whole hour to open it and of course I want to make this. been looking it over and over trying to figure it all out and I agree we must have you magic tutorial so we can give it the grace you did. this can now replace my “special group cards. Thanks for giving me one more thing to do .:)ReplyCancel

  • Geri RissmanNovember 29, 2011 - 11:12 am

    OMG! I just love this card!! It is just amazing!!! Would it be possible to get a tutorial (maybe even a video tut) for it? I would love to make something like this!!! Your are such an artist!!! Thank you for all of your inspiration!!

    Hugs,
    GeriReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenNovember 29, 2011 - 11:44 am

    WOW, BECCA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I HAD TO show my daughter this one! She said, “Cooooool! ” I AGREE!!!!!!! You STILL astonish me!!!!!!!!!!! :)ReplyCancel

  • Nancy SnyderNovember 29, 2011 - 11:47 am

    What a WONDERFUL card, Becca. You are such an inspiration to all of us. TFS and happy holidays.ReplyCancel

  • MegNovember 29, 2011 - 11:52 am

    Another amazing card! Thanks for sharing. Wish I had the equipment needed to make it. But love the inspiration you give. Will continue to pray for your physical needs as well.ReplyCancel

  • AnnelieNovember 29, 2011 - 11:58 am

    How adorable is that?! You are quite the paper engineer. Love it, love it, love it.ReplyCancel

  • Dianne CNovember 29, 2011 - 2:08 pm

    What a great card for Christmas, absolutely beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • ChinnuNovember 29, 2011 - 3:13 pm

    Oh so gorgeous, Becca. Love the gatefold card.Hope you’re doing okay. I’ve missed your posts.ReplyCancel

  • JalineNovember 29, 2011 - 3:33 pm

    That is wonderful, I love it.ReplyCancel

  • francine vNovember 29, 2011 - 3:38 pm

    whowReplyCancel

  • Pat JandacekNovember 29, 2011 - 3:47 pm

    Oh, this is fabulous and requires studying and a huge WOW response. Love your idea of the magnet hidden behind the scroll. No time now but I’ll return to study the design again. So sorry to hear of your foot-turned-to-back-problems. Do take care of yourself.ReplyCancel

  • EmilyNovember 29, 2011 - 4:05 pm

    I love this! Very clever to hide a magnet in there to keep it closed. I’d love to see a video on this one if you ever find the time!ReplyCancel

  • RufusNovember 29, 2011 - 4:16 pm

    Becca! We’ve missed you. Doesn’t get much better than this for a Christmas card. And with different paper would be an elegant card for just about any occasion. Hope that things are getting better with the back and foot.
    Sending a feel better hug,
    R/ReplyCancel

  • StephNovember 29, 2011 - 6:29 pm

    LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT! I too would like a tutorial, but only when you feel better, you come first.ReplyCancel

  • Sharon DNovember 29, 2011 - 9:02 pm

    Very cool! It is fun to use paper as the focal point with very little stamping sometimes. Your are always intricate and interesting.ReplyCancel

  • LindylooNovember 29, 2011 - 9:26 pm

    Oh Becca this is stunning. A truly inspirational card that is so different.
    I do hope you are in less pain today and that a solution is found for you very soon. Take care of yourself.
    All the best LindaReplyCancel

  • DonnaNovember 29, 2011 - 10:35 pm

    Wonderful card Becca, just gorgeous, stunning is more like it. Love your work!! I did try and get that window die, but it is now not available until at least christmas or so, they said at least 3-4 weeks before they get it back in stock.
    Can’t wait to try and get one, so love it, was hoping to get one right away, but guess all good things come in time.
    Have a great Holiday.
    Hugs
    Donna
    Dakota3atoptonline.netReplyCancel

  • cindy ClickNovember 29, 2011 - 10:40 pm

    Good day sweet Becca, card is so pretty and will wait for your very informative tutorial when you have the time. Hope things are better from the top of head to the tip of your toes, so hopefully that will incompass one of the problems your are having Need you in full swing, and full of positivity. Did you know you set my mood in the morning? no stress dear at all. Beautiful card again. Love ya girl, CindyReplyCancel

  • Maureen K.November 29, 2011 - 11:57 pm

    What a lovely,lovely card. I’m so glad that you are feeling well enough to create such wonderful works of art for the rest of us to admire. Here’s hoping that life treats you well.ReplyCancel

  • EveleneNovember 30, 2011 - 2:45 am

    Another beauty–a gatefold card that makes me feel doing right away. I wish I had all the materials to put together such a gorgeous card. Becca, God truly and wonderfully blessed the work of your creative hands. Praying for your complete healing.ReplyCancel

  • Charlene KnodeNovember 30, 2011 - 7:55 am

    Becca,
    I absolutely love this card. I ordered the window die cut immediately! I hope you will post a youtube tutorial for this beautiful card. Your cards are complex but clear videos make them possible to achieve.
    Thanks for your wonderful inspiration.
    CharleneReplyCancel

  • Pat GarvinNovember 30, 2011 - 8:36 am

    That is the cutest thing I have ever seen.ReplyCancel

  • Ursula UphofNovember 30, 2011 - 8:37 am

    This is so stunning. Thank you even though you are not feeling the best, your ARE the best. Will try and do something similar from your example. Take care.ReplyCancel

  • Barbara JayNovember 30, 2011 - 8:55 am

    Becca your card is so unique and delightful that people cleaned out the supply of the dies at ODBD. LOL Kelly said more are on the way in 3-4 weeksReplyCancel

  • Barbara JohnsonNovember 30, 2011 - 9:07 am

    Oh I LOVE this card!!! Just beautiful and fun!!!! Thanks for sharing!!ReplyCancel

  • Omega BrooksNovember 30, 2011 - 12:33 pm

    Gorgeous card! I I love it!ReplyCancel

  • Robin BurgesonNovember 30, 2011 - 6:11 pm

    I love this card, but it looks pretty hard for me. You always bring inspiration to make all of us who love you aspire higher.ReplyCancel

  • lacyquilterNovember 30, 2011 - 9:53 pm

    This is amazing.ReplyCancel

  • SarahDecember 1, 2011 - 8:43 am

    This card is so gorgeous–such a cute idea for a CHRISTmas card!! Thank YOU so much for sharing!!ReplyCancel

  • DebbieDecember 3, 2011 - 5:40 pm

    This is just gorgeous – and very clever. Let me echo some of the sentiments above and tell you I would love to see a tutorial on how this card goes together with the flaps and the folds.ReplyCancel

  • DonnaDecember 3, 2011 - 8:28 pm

    I so love this card!! I can’t wait to get that die for the window, but unfortunately it is unavailable for at least a month, the store you got it at said that they have ordered them but don’t expect spellbinders to have them for about 4 weeks from now, was so disappointed, but such is life, will be glad to get it though, so many possibilities.
    Thanks for sharing you wonderful talents
    hugs
    DonnaReplyCancel

  • chouquette13December 8, 2011 - 9:22 am

    I could have the tutoriel for this card(map) I find her(it) magnificent Thank you for your answer I like that you madeReplyCancel

  • StephDecember 18, 2011 - 3:50 pm

    just checking back to see if there is a future tutorial in the making would really love it see one thanksReplyCancel

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Hi there blog friends.  I didn’t mean to be away so long but I wasn’t really away, I just wasn’t able to sit at the desk.  My pinched nerve is back except the doctor doesn’t think its a pinched nerve.  It’s a long story but the boot I’ve been wearing while avoiding foot surgery for the last year has caused my hip some problems.  I’m trying to move forward with the foot surgery now but that seems to be easier said than done as another obstacle has cropped up.  Fall down (figuratively), get back up!  No worries, I managed to get into the studio – it’s the best medicine I could have taken today!!

For my card today I’m using a sentiment from Our Daily Bread Designs Sacred Season set and was tickled that it fit right inside my ornament die cut.  I stacked Spellbinders 2011 Heirloom ornament (cut as a frame and wrapped with seam binding) on top of Spellbinders 2010 Heirloom Ornament.  For the corners of the main panel I used Spellbinders Lace Doily Motifs.  I added a little bit of lace and a little bit or ruffled seam binding and pearls.  Heavens, this took me forever but it sure feels good to make a card and set aside my worry.  I hope you can do the same.  While I was on break I thought about how therapeutic card making has been for me – it’s the best stress reliever I know :-)   I’m so blessed.

SUPPLIES I USED
Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs – Sacred Season
Paper: K and Company, Neenah Classic Crest Cream
Ink: Versafine Vintage Sepia
Accessories: Spellbinders 2011 Heirloom Ornament, Spellbinders 2010 Heirloom Ornament, Spellbinders Lace Doily Motifs, Recollections Pearls, Seam Binding, The Paper Studio Brads

I missed the opportunity to wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving.  I hope it was fabulous!!  Bring on Christmas, right!!!

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  • Barbara JayNovember 27, 2011 - 9:22 am

    Sorry to read of your hip and foot problems, but very happy to hear from you. I was getting very worried. You never stay away from you blog for so long. Take care of yourself!!

    Gorgeous card too! Love the wrapped seambinding technique.ReplyCancel

  • Dee in N.H.November 27, 2011 - 9:30 am

    Gorgeous card Becca! Sorry you are not feeling the greatest but really glad to hear from you. Hopefully when you are able to get your foot fixed it will help with the other stuff! Making a card or just getting inky is so good for the soul!ReplyCancel

  • Anna/OmaNovember 27, 2011 - 9:42 am

    Gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • JudyNovember 27, 2011 - 9:45 am

    Love your latest card and especially how your wrapped the ornament with seam binding, it gave it some a homey feel, AND I also love the narrow ribbon that used for your sweet little bow on top of the ornament. So glad to see you back on-line. Sorry to hear that you are still struggling with your foot issues and hopefully you’ll be able to have the surgery sooner than later in hopes to get your body back to feeling “normal” again. Wishing you all the best.ReplyCancel

  • JoAnn B.November 27, 2011 - 9:49 am

    WOW, this is gorgeous. Love everything about it. Sorry you are having problems with your foot and hip. Sending prayers your way.ReplyCancel

  • vicki dutcherNovember 27, 2011 - 9:53 am

    What you do with dies is just incredible! Beautiful creation!ReplyCancel

  • Sharon KreutzerNovember 27, 2011 - 9:55 am

    Sorry to hear about your back/hip/foot situation,
    Becca, I too experienced something like that .
    Get the foot taken care of and maybe many of the other
    situations will go away too. Love the way you mix so
    many different factors into your creations. Thanks for
    using your talents and sharing them with us.ReplyCancel

  • Judy I, St. Louis MONovember 27, 2011 - 9:58 am

    Welcome back. I’ve missed you. You never cease to amaze me. With all your health problems you are still able to create wonderful projects. Your latest card is gorgeous. I love how you did the seam binding.ReplyCancel

  • Donna RNovember 27, 2011 - 9:59 am

    Gorgeous card, Becca! I’m sorry you are having so many problems! I hope that the obstacles will be cleared away soon. Have a wonderful week!ReplyCancel

  • PJNovember 27, 2011 - 10:03 am

    !YAY! You’re back! I was getting worried about you :) You’re my first blog I visit my list of favorite bloggers. The card, as usual, is gorgeous!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Liz S.November 27, 2011 - 10:07 am

    Awesome card! Take care and have the best holiday season you can have.ReplyCancel

  • Michel ENovember 27, 2011 - 10:12 am

    Glad you are back. Hope you get to feeling better soon. Love the card.

    craftymom205 at yahoo dot comReplyCancel

  • Ursula UphofNovember 27, 2011 - 10:13 am

    What a wonderful project. Sorry to hear you are having problems, pray that it will be resolved sooner than later. Thank you for sharing even though you are not feeling the greatestReplyCancel

  • ChristineNovember 27, 2011 - 10:15 am

    Fabulous card, Becca, and the perfect lace & pearl embellishments too.ReplyCancel

  • MickieNovember 27, 2011 - 10:19 am

    So sorry about all your problems, sending prayers up for you. This is a beautiful card Becca and yes card making is great therapy!ReplyCancel

  • DeniceNovember 27, 2011 - 10:21 am

    I was thinking …….. when The Word talks about Beauty for Ashes, how much those words fit you. What ever you are dealing with, you always take the ashes and turn them into beauty. God bless you , Becca, my friend amid the ashes….. Hugs and Love ……. DeniceReplyCancel

  • lizNovember 27, 2011 - 10:26 am

    Yeah as everyone I was thinking about you ( sent you and email) knew something had to be going on for you to be away. So sorry to hear of your foot and hip issue, My hip goes out quite a bit and I know how hard it is to sit and make a card and put the time into it that I want to. Please take crare of yourself and let us know if/when you are going in for your surgery .Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers always.ReplyCancel

  • Becky DNovember 27, 2011 - 10:28 am

    I am so sorry to hear about your troubles Becca. It makes me sad to think of you in pain. I am glad you were able to get some therapy in today – this is gorgeous. I am praying for you honey.ReplyCancel

  • Angella CrockettNovember 27, 2011 - 10:38 am

    Hi Becca! Prayers continue here as well! Well, it sure looks like you saved up some mojo while you were resting, because this card is over-the-top gorgeous! I love every detail! So clever how you wrapped the seam binding…wow! Sending lots of love and hugs your way! Blessings, AngieReplyCancel

  • Joanna MackintoshNovember 27, 2011 - 10:40 am

    Sorry to hear about your troubles, I did like the line “While I was on break I thought about how therapeutic card making has been for me – it’s the best stress reliever I know” and I have to agree with you. I came home from a very unsettling meeting, lots of bad feeling and bad temper! I went into my craft room with a thumping headache and came out later feeling totally calm and pain free.

    The card you made is gorgeous.ReplyCancel

  • IreneNovember 27, 2011 - 10:40 am

    Absolutely beautiful card! Becca, I hope you are feeling better soon. This had to be extremely painful. Moving forward, I hope you surgery is successful, as well as the therapy I am sure you will have to go through. I will be saying a prayer for you.

    You work is sincerely appreciated.ReplyCancel

  • Sharon DNovember 27, 2011 - 10:41 am

    Becca, I am so very pleased to see you back blogging and was getting VERY concerned. I will have to get your phone number from Jan so I can call next time. I would love to come over and be your “fingers” for projects, yea right, like anyone could!! No one can take your place, but we sure learn from your creations!!! I always take away a tid bit or two or three from each post.

    You are in my thoughts and prays.
    Sharon DoolittleReplyCancel

  • HeatherNovember 27, 2011 - 10:42 am

    Absolutely stunning, as always! :) Praying all goes well with your foot, hip and whatever else … God knows and that’s all that matters :)ReplyCancel

  • MargNovember 27, 2011 - 10:42 am

    What an elegant and unbelievable card. I am sure that it took you a long time, as you said, but the end result is so worth it. I do hope your foot and back troubles get sorted out. Dealing with health issues can be a bit frustrating at times.ReplyCancel

  • shawneegalNovember 27, 2011 - 10:51 am

    Oh Becky, first of all I want to send wishes to you for a fast recovery from your foot and hip problems. I know the pain they can cause. I’m sorry it has kept you from creating since that is what you are so wonderful doing. This card is gorgeous and I love reading how you mix elements from different machines and the ones you make yourself, to create such beautiful items. You amaze me each card you make with the beauty makes me wish so much that I was half as talented as you are.
    Hope you soon are pain free and back to enjoying your crafting and card making.ReplyCancel

  • Cindie DNovember 27, 2011 - 10:51 am

    Beautiful card! I am lifting you up in prayer. God Bless you!ReplyCancel

  • Susan SNovember 27, 2011 - 10:53 am

    This is such a pretty card. Praying for healing for you.ReplyCancel

  • Beth PNovember 27, 2011 - 10:56 am

    Glad you are back Becca! I am sorry to hear about your issues with pain and discomfort and wish you a speedy healing process. Your new card is glorious and speaks volumes of the therapeutic properties of making art! It is truly heaven sent :D
    You are in my prayers…
    Hugs,
    Beth PReplyCancel

  • FrancesNovember 27, 2011 - 10:57 am

    Sorry to hear you are not feeling well, hope you recuperate soon. Your card is wonderful as always. love it. hugs, Frances.ReplyCancel

  • christiNovember 27, 2011 - 10:59 am

    so glad to see your back if only here or there. i definately understand the falling apart stuff. getting old is not for sissies! your card is gorgeous.ReplyCancel

  • BarbaraNovember 27, 2011 - 11:02 am

    Well I missed you and glad your back! Was having Becca withdrawals, not a good thing!ReplyCancel

  • SuziNovember 27, 2011 - 11:13 am

    Beautiful card! Of course! You never cease to amaze! TFS! Hope you checked out my lead on lace remnants. It’s a great deal and beautiful lace.ReplyCancel

  • Carol FroehlichNovember 27, 2011 - 11:14 am

    Sorry about your back problems but very grateful you are still with us.
    Beautiful card Becca. Thank you.ReplyCancel

  • JaniceNovember 27, 2011 - 11:17 am

    Glad to see you are back and with yet another inspiring card. We were all starting to worry something terrible had happened, as it had been so long between posts.
    Sorry to hear you are having all these problems with your health and being in pain is no fun at all – let’s hope you can get the treatment sorted soon and get back to enjoying your card making.ReplyCancel

  • MarisaNovember 27, 2011 - 11:28 am

    Gorgeous card. Love the pearls outlining the ornament. So sorry to hear of your back and foot issues. Hopefully things will sort themselves out as you move forward with decisions regarding treatment. Glad your stamp room provided you some comfort :)ReplyCancel

  • BobbiNovember 27, 2011 - 11:32 am

    I’m so sorry to hear of your health problems. I pray all goes well with your surgery, and you are back on the top of your game soon. I love you your work, and admire your wonderful gift. Take care, and have a blessed holiday.ReplyCancel

  • EileenNovember 27, 2011 - 11:33 am

    Sorry to hear you are in such pain but an old doctor once told me that the longer you have pain, the mind copes with it and the less you feel it…and it’s true, you can get used to living with pain but I hope you don’t have to for too long. Your card is an inspiration to us all, thank you once again Becca, it is beautiful!
    LOL EileenReplyCancel

  • Cynthia WilliamsonNovember 27, 2011 - 11:40 am

    Hi Becca,
    Sorry you are not well. I was beginning to worry that something was wrong and am really happy to see you back. Hips seem to be a daily topic among my friends and I lately. Hope you are better soon because we are a very selfish bunch and miss our regular doses of “Beccaness”
    Your card as usual is very elegant and you are very inspiring.
    Lots of good wishes,
    CynthiaReplyCancel

  • Karen aka SoccerboyzmomNovember 27, 2011 - 11:43 am

    Becca,
    You card is absolutely stunning.

    Sorry to hear about the new pain you have but thankful for the therapy (card making). I don’t have those pains, just stress but I find the worst days I ave the better my cards look. It is my therapy and artistic output.ReplyCancel

  • Pat HarveyNovember 27, 2011 - 11:43 am

    Becca, So sorry to hear all your going thru, I can relate to the pain…I have rheumatoid arthritis and bought a pair of sketcher shoes, the kind that rock…well long story short, because of those (terrible) shoes, it threw off my gait and I could barely walk…it took about 3 months and if I walk for long periods of time still bothers my hip and back. My doctor told me when people get boots to wear on a injured foot they have the other shoe built up so not to do that. I hope your feeling better soon! Take care…ReplyCancel

  • Nancy LahrNovember 27, 2011 - 11:49 am

    Becca, take care of yourself. And I agree, card making is so theraputic when you are not feeling well.ReplyCancel

  • Lori UlrichNovember 27, 2011 - 11:49 am

    Beautiful Becca! Praying for the Great Physician’s healing hand.ReplyCancel

  • Debbie BNovember 27, 2011 - 11:50 am

    What a neat idea to wrap the die cut in the seam binding. Nice job. Good to hear from you. I know you are busy but I miss seeing you every day!ReplyCancel

  • BernieNovember 27, 2011 - 11:52 am

    Oh Becca I’m so sorry to hear about the foot and hip. You are going to kick yourself for putting of the surgery for so long. I did. :) For me it was just my great toe (it’s now held together with tiny wires, screws and staples) but it is amazing how once that was fixed my hips, back, neck and other foot all suddenly felt better. Whodathunk it. I hope you can get it done soon. When something prevents you from doing what you love you simply must do something about it.
    Your card as always is a pure delight.
    Blessings BernieReplyCancel

  • LalaNovember 27, 2011 - 12:02 pm

    Ohhh, so glad you are back. Have been thinking about you every day. Sorry to hear about your problems. I have posted in my craft space a saying that goes something like this “Doing and Making are acts of hope, and as that hope grows we stop being overwhelmed by the troubles of the world.” I believe it’s true. And Becca, don’t ever forget that your beautiful creations are an inspiration to all of us. Thank you and God Bless.ReplyCancel

  • Frannie CameroNovember 27, 2011 - 12:06 pm

    Beautiful card…always beautiful…all your cards and crafts.
    I am happy you were able to go to your studio and craft a little. I am sorry to hear of your pain. I will keep you in my prayers and hope all gets well soon.ReplyCancel

  • CecNovember 27, 2011 - 12:26 pm

    I am so glad you are back because you have been missed and I am so sorry to hear that one thing has caused another issue. Our bodies are such a marvel and such a curse sometimes. Your card is stunning and it’s so nice that you found making it therapeutic. I am always slow at making cards but that just extends the therapy so who cares.
    Hugs!
    CecReplyCancel

  • Suzi YerkesNovember 27, 2011 - 12:31 pm

    Becca, I am so sorry to hear about your health problems. If it is of any consequences, I have had 3 foot surgeries on the same foot and everything has turned out fine. It really isn’t a big deal, but the hip thing might straighten itself out when you get your foot fixed. I wish you speedy recovery and health. After foot surgery just prop your leg up to a comfortable height and keep making those beautiful projects. I am glad that you decided to go into your studio and relax and get your mind off things. As always you make the most amazing cards.ReplyCancel

  • NancyKNovember 27, 2011 - 12:32 pm

    So glad to have you back!!! Sorry to hear about the health issues – hope that they can be resolved soon. Love what you have created here – but Becca you are costing me money!!! Every time I visit your blog another item is added to my wish list!!

    Take card!ReplyCancel

  • FrancesNovember 27, 2011 - 12:32 pm

    Becca we have all missed. You have so many people who love you and are praying for you. We are all sending you healing prayers and healing thoughts of love. This card was amazing like all of your beautiful cards. I missed you. We finally moved to Olympia, Wa and I don’t have my craft room yet as we are renting until we close on our house so I will live through your cards to keep me inspired. God Bless you and heal you.ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisNovember 27, 2011 - 12:44 pm

    I’m so sorry to hear that you are not feeling so well. I’ll continue to keep you on my prayer list. Take care of yourself. Your card is beautiful Becca. Love all of the die-cutting on this one. Beautiful DP chosen. That ornament is so pretty as it is tied up with a pretty bow. I love how the ornament houses the sentiment. Beautiful work. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • Sabrina RNovember 27, 2011 - 12:50 pm

    Oh, Becca. So sorry to hear about your problems. My prayers are with you. I too was begining to wonder when we’d next hear from you and then we get this wonderful, as always, card. Just beutiful, Becca. Hope everything works out well for you soon.ReplyCancel

  • Leanne SNovember 27, 2011 - 1:00 pm

    I was wondering why there were no posts from Amazing Grace in my inbox. Now I know why. I hope & pray things get better for you. I know how it feels to have leg problems having them myself. Will pray for you. And oh your card is beautiful as always.ReplyCancel

  • Jacquelyn AlexanderNovember 27, 2011 - 1:09 pm

    What a beautiful card. I live the effect of seam binding on the ornament. You are some talented!ReplyCancel

  • Sherry107November 27, 2011 - 1:11 pm

    So glad you are back! Did you know they started a “where is Becca”!!! On SCS!!! We all missed you-so sorry you are having more troubles-You card is beautiful! As always!! thanks sdo much for sharing your great talent with us all! Praying for better days for you!ReplyCancel

  • DelamaNovember 27, 2011 - 1:16 pm

    I just love your work and your creativity on your cards. Thank you for sharing. I hope you had a great Thanksgiving.
    Have a great day :)
    DelamaReplyCancel

  • RebekkaNovember 27, 2011 - 1:17 pm

    What a gorgeous card Becca, love all those pearls. I do hope all will be well with you.ReplyCancel

  • Jean HempelNovember 27, 2011 - 1:17 pm

    Becca, a most beautiful card, one that makes me feel at peace, thank you for it.. hope it helps you too.. Remember God is our healer and and we must lean on him which I know you do.. You will be okay, of that I am sure, your faith will pull your through, but extra prayers help, so my prayers are flying down your way.
    Hugs, JeanReplyCancel

  • Dottie DavisNovember 27, 2011 - 1:49 pm

    We have all missed your beautiful creations but more importantly we are praying for your health issues. Along with my husbands horrendous back surgery came an army of prayer warriors….out of the woodwork, so to speak. Wow. We are so encompassed round about with God’s love and grace as we go through everyday trials of life. He is faithful and what he started he will finish. Truly, the joy he gives is our strength. I never understood that til I began praising Him for everything and then noticed I was so happy no matter what. Amazing. He is faithful to his children.ReplyCancel

  • AstridNovember 27, 2011 - 1:49 pm

    So sorry to hear of your health issues and really have missed seeing your beautiful work. Sending prayers for a speedy recovery from far across the ocean. Hang in there, we are thinking of you!!ReplyCancel

  • Mary HavlovicNovember 27, 2011 - 2:01 pm

    Hi Becca. Just to let you know you are in my thoughts and prayers and wishing you a speedy recovery.ReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)November 27, 2011 - 2:27 pm

    Like everyone, I too was worried and have missed you. Hope your foot and hip problems are resolved soon. How hard this must be for you! You have way more than your fair share of difficulties. I’ll pray and send hugs daily. On a happy note, what a wonderful card, Becca. Seems like your bottled up creativity has exploded into this magnificent card. You’ve outdone yourself yet again. This I think is my all time favourite. Do
    take good care of yourself, dear lady. I hope you are back on your feet soon.ReplyCancel

  • Lynne IngramNovember 27, 2011 - 2:35 pm

    Becca: You have been missed. You make the most exquisite cards. May you feel well soon. Surgery is no fun but hopefully it will fix both the foot and the back/hip problem. I have bursitis in my right hip so I know how anoying that pain can be. Merry Christmas and happy card making.ReplyCancel

  • Sue from OregonNovember 27, 2011 - 2:35 pm

    My wish for a speedy recovery Becca. This is a gorgeous creation!ReplyCancel

  • Beverly UNovember 27, 2011 - 3:18 pm

    Sorry to hear you’re not feeling up to par. As someone who has done the surgery/illness route, I know it’s not easy. Glad your beautiful creations give you some stress relieve! I know they sure do brighten my day! This one is just lovely, the wrapped frame is so clever!ReplyCancel

  • janeyNovember 27, 2011 - 3:22 pm

    Glad to hear you are finding some mental relief to your physical state of body, by stamping. We all benefit from your stress relief….thank you!

    hugsReplyCancel

  • TammyNovember 27, 2011 - 3:27 pm

    Beautiful!!! I’ll be lifting you up—you are a princess of the most High!! be blessed Beyond Measure
    Tammy
    ReplyCancel

  • Phil(omena) from Dublin, IrelandNovember 27, 2011 - 3:28 pm

    Thats such a lovely card – hope all your problems clear up soon Good wishes and God Bless.ReplyCancel

  • Sandy MNovember 27, 2011 - 3:29 pm

    Sorry to hear of your foot and hip problem. I hope you are better soon.
    Love the card. But then everything you do is fabulous.ReplyCancel

  • DawnllNovember 27, 2011 - 3:58 pm

    Oh my I hope you take care and have no new surprises. I spent 4 months in that air cast (boot) this year and still feel it in my knees and back.
    Your card is another beauty and love your use of layers sweetie.
    Take careReplyCancel

  • MNovember 27, 2011 - 4:03 pm

    Really missed your posts Becca! Hope things start looking up. I too find card making to be therapeutic and a stress buster.ReplyCancel

  • Maxine DiffeyNovember 27, 2011 - 4:17 pm

    Oh Becca I was wondering what was happening for you.

    I know what you mean about standing/walking lop-sided playing havoc with your back – for me it resulted in repeated migraines for a while!

    Do hope you can get the surgery you need soon. I was supposed to have foot surgery some years back, but it would have meant 6 weeks in plaster at least, so I put it off as I was too busy and didn’t have time for it!! My lifestyle has changed since then and I don’t have the pain, so now I can live with it.

    Beautiful card – and yes card making is such good therapy – and far cheaper than a counselor – although we have the Mighty Counselor to go to.

    Blessings
    MaxineReplyCancel

  • Jocelyn LuhrsNovember 27, 2011 - 4:26 pm

    So sorry to learn you’ve not been well. Now it’s time for us to pray for you. God works through the prayers of His people!! I know!! Thanks for sharing your God-given talents with us. Blessings to you, too – and lotsa luv. JocReplyCancel

  • kim r.November 27, 2011 - 4:34 pm

    Another beautiful card! Thank you for sharing it. Will be praying for you.ReplyCancel

  • EdieNovember 27, 2011 - 4:45 pm

    Been missing you. Glad you werre able to get back in your studio and make a card. Praying for you.ReplyCancel

  • charleneNovember 27, 2011 - 5:04 pm

    Hope u feel better, beautiful cardReplyCancel

  • Joan FrickerNovember 27, 2011 - 5:52 pm

    A gorgeous card Becca! I love everything about it. My heart hurts for you knowing you are in so much pain. I will be praying for you!ReplyCancel

  • RubyNovember 27, 2011 - 6:03 pm

    I just love this card… but sorry to hear you’re not feeling good. I know about back pain, so I do sympathize with you. I will pray for a speedy recovery and you’re back in the studio wowing us (is that really a word!) Tks for sharing your creations.ReplyCancel

  • Harriet ClarkNovember 27, 2011 - 6:16 pm

    Your creativity knows no bounds, Becca, even when you’re in pain. I’m sending healing thoughts your way, and will keep you in my prayers. You are such a blessing to all of us, in every way. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?ReplyCancel

  • JeanNovember 27, 2011 - 6:17 pm

    Hi Becca! I’ve missed you and was wondering if you were feeling okay, nice that you’re back and so sorry to hear that you are having back troubles. Hopefully you’ll get scheduled for the foot surgery soon. Thank you for sharing your creativity in your beautiful card.

    Take care.ReplyCancel

  • Harriet ClarkNovember 27, 2011 - 6:17 pm

    All those little question marks in my last post were supposed to show up as little hearts! They were hearts on my screen, but not when it posted. Oops! Sorry!!ReplyCancel

  • EveleneNovember 27, 2011 - 6:22 pm

    Your creations have always been a source of joy for me each time I visit your blog. But more than your posts, it is your loving persona that endears you to me. This card is another eye-popper. I hope and pray that God’s healing hand will be upon you. No matter how much pain you’ve been going through, nothing is too difficult for Him because you are His precious child.

    Lovingly,
    EveleneReplyCancel

  • LindaNovember 27, 2011 - 7:03 pm

    Hi Becca,
    Sorry t hear about your health issues. I sure hope all works out well. I have had several surgeries on my feet and still have trouble with my hips, back and feet. Foot surgery is not fun. I will be praying to the feet God’s for a speedy recovery for you. Make sure you stay on top of your pain meds after your surgery. There are so many tiny bones in the feet and the healing can be trying if you do not stay on top of the pain with meds.ReplyCancel

  • Linda CarsonNovember 27, 2011 - 7:59 pm

    Bless your heart! Nothing worse than pain! Hopefully you’ll get relief soon! This card is dazzling and truly elegant! Wish I were on your Christmas card list!ReplyCancel

  • Pet BarnesNovember 27, 2011 - 8:02 pm

    Beautiful Card! Praying for you.ReplyCancel

  • Omega BrooksNovember 27, 2011 - 8:49 pm

    What a beautiful card. Will be praying for you.ReplyCancel

  • Darlene PNovember 27, 2011 - 8:54 pm

    Sorry you haven’t been feeling well lately. I’m glad this GORGEOUS card offered you some relief. As always, thank you for taking the time to share your creativity. Your designs are truly inspiring.ReplyCancel

  • Janet CastleNovember 27, 2011 - 9:17 pm

    Absolutely stunning card Becca! Will be remembering you in prayer for a good solution and relief from pain. We thank you for the blessing of sharing your artistic creativity…God is so good and we are blessed! Happy Holidays as we remember the reason for the seaon.
    Jan CastleReplyCancel

  • Magi DuncanNovember 27, 2011 - 9:17 pm

    Hi, Becca! I was wondering where you had gone to! Sorry to hear about your foot and hip issues, though! I will keep you in my prayers . . . Beautiful card – you are always such an inspiration! Take care and God Bless! Hugs, MagiReplyCancel

  • chaunNovember 27, 2011 - 9:41 pm

    Creativity is a great stress-reliever and takes one’s mind off of troubles. You are in my prayers!ReplyCancel

  • Linda ManuelNovember 27, 2011 - 10:09 pm

    Becca~Your creativity is God given and you do it so well. I know he will bless you with a quick recovery with your upcoming foot surgery. Hang in there and keep the creativity flowing! Hope you are feeling 100% real soon.ReplyCancel

  • Linda ENovember 27, 2011 - 10:34 pm

    This is stunning, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • TrudyNovember 27, 2011 - 10:42 pm

    Hello!!! I was wondering if you sell these as kits. they are so beautiful. You truly are blessed.
    TrudyReplyCancel

  • sherry gardnerNovember 27, 2011 - 10:43 pm

    very pretty card…ReplyCancel

  • cindy ClickNovember 27, 2011 - 11:22 pm

    So sorry to hear about your foot and hip. It just seems like a domino effect (my husband had knee surgery, thru off his hip and back) but things will get better, hopefully sooner, than later. Your card is gorgeous, great to have you back!!!
    CindyReplyCancel

  • Vicky SchmidtNovember 28, 2011 - 1:34 am

    I miss you Becca. Hope you will be pain free soon. I have to have surgery on my knee this morning so will not be on the computer for a while.
    I love your card. you sure do beautiful work.
    VickyReplyCancel

  • AngelNovember 28, 2011 - 4:00 am

    Hello,Becca!I love your card.Your card is gorgeous,great to have you bask!!!Angel.ReplyCancel

  • Karen WallaceNovember 28, 2011 - 6:12 am

    Just gorgeous and what a wonderful idea to combine both year’s ornaments. Fabulous!!ReplyCancel

  • Rachel BrooksNovember 28, 2011 - 6:28 am

    Sorry to learn of your problems. Yes, feet are the core to our whole spinal system. I’ve had surgery on both feet and after fracturing my femur last spring, it did a number on that hip. Dec. 13 I have hip replaced, and can’t wait to be free of the pain and uncertainty every time I go to stand up wondering if I can walk or not! I’m told both hips have arthritis, but it’s only the right one that hurts, so hope one operation will take care of the problem. Don’t put off foot surgery. I was fortunate to go to podiatrist rather than osteo doctor, so had NO PAIN at all, as they didn’t use a tourniquet. I was waiting for all the pain I’d heard about and they just laughed and said that the pain is from the tourniquet most osteo doctors use when operating. Good luck. Prayers will be with you!ReplyCancel

  • JessicaNovember 28, 2011 - 7:22 am

    Lovely card! I’m sorry to hear you’ve had some health issues. I’ll send up a prayer that they don’t last long and all goes well with the foot surgery!
    Hugs, JessicaReplyCancel

  • Kelly SasNovember 28, 2011 - 9:29 am

    Missed you and your creative talent so very much Becca! So sorry to hear you are in pain and battling medical issues. Thanks for taking time to inspire me – I love your work and I admire you personally. I will be praying for you to heal and the doctors to have the knowledge and skill to help you too.ReplyCancel

  • conniecrafterNovember 28, 2011 - 10:35 am

    Oh Wow, Gorgeous, I so love the wrapping of the die and the layering, such perfect framing for the sentiment.
    Sure hope you can get the surgery soon so that you don’t have to keep experiencing this back pain, isn’t it crazy how one thing can lead to another.ReplyCancel

  • bethann dNovember 28, 2011 - 10:58 am

    so lovely as all of your creations are. but i have the materials to make something that may turn out to be remotely like yours. yippeeReplyCancel

  • Bert RiveraNovember 28, 2011 - 11:16 am

    Glad your back, sorry to hear you have had some big medical problems. Pain is always a big problem when in involves backs, hips and legs. Hope you are feeling better. Your art continues to amaze.ReplyCancel

  • BECKY DAYNovember 28, 2011 - 11:40 am

    SUCH A BEAUTIFUL CARD. BUT ALL OF YOUR ITEMS ALWAYS ARE. THE COLORS ARE VERY SOOTHING AND THE LAYOUT IS ALSO VERY QUIET BUT BEAUTIFUL. THANX FOR SHARING. PRAYING FOR YOU.ReplyCancel

  • LindylooNovember 28, 2011 - 1:16 pm

    Hi Becca, I have only been checking your blog for a very short time but I love your work and did wonder why you had not posted for a while. I am truly sorry to hear you have been in so much pain. Be strong, you have been given the strength to cope I promise you. I have been living with spinal pain for 12 years after car accident and spinal surgery and the good side to it is that it gave me the opportunity to try new crafts including cardmaking. I love your style and am always smiling when I see and read your cards and blog. Please be well soon. Thank you for all your inspiration. Best Wishes Linda (S.Wales, UK)ReplyCancel

  • MegNovember 28, 2011 - 1:25 pm

    Glad to see you back. Was worried when I didn’t see a new entry on your blog for so long. sorry you are having so much pain & issues. Will pray foot surgery goes well and eliminates at least that problem. Thank you for your beautiful projects. May you continue to be able to get to the studio.ReplyCancel

  • RuthyNovember 28, 2011 - 1:41 pm

    God bless you and yours Becca, will pray surgery goes well and you heal quickly. With love.ReplyCancel

  • SaraNovember 28, 2011 - 3:15 pm

    Becca, such a beautiful card. I do hope your foot surgery can take place soon so you can start mending. God Bless.ReplyCancel

  • Linda StandartNovember 28, 2011 - 5:42 pm

    It’s good to see you back, Becca. Sorry about the foot and hip problems. I hope that will all be resolved soon.
    Love the card. I know about the theraputic effect of doing our art. It’s possible to lose yourself in the creative process and find peace in making something beautiful or appealing to others.Keep on going. You will find the grace and the strength to deal the the restReplyCancel

  • SusanNovember 28, 2011 - 7:22 pm

    I’ve sent a healing prayer out for you Becca. So sorry to hear that you are not doing as well as we would all like you to be. Thanks for taking the time to share your latest creation.ReplyCancel

  • Patty W.November 29, 2011 - 12:07 am

    Becca, I just knew something was up, when we didn’t hear from you for quite awhile. I really hoped you were just out having a good time. I’m so sorry you’ve been in pain! I am still keeping you in my prayers. I know that God is watching over you and guiding the hands of your doctors, so that you will be well soon! Thank you for the beautiful and inspiring card! It’s awesome! ( I just about panic when I think how close Christmas is!) Girl, you’ve worked your magic again! Thank you, now I can get on with making my cards. Hugs and blessings! Patty W.ReplyCancel

  • Dana TarchalaNovember 29, 2011 - 11:17 am

    Such a beautiful card, perfect for this time of year. Your creations are so beautiful. I find such inspiration from you.

    DanaReplyCancel

  • DorothyNovember 30, 2011 - 11:53 am

    Hi Becca. God has blessed you with a wonderful gift of creativity. He has also blessed you with crafting sisters that support you in prayer and I am one of them. Hugs, Prayers and blessings from the Wonderland of Snow in Canada.ReplyCancel

  • Ursula UphofDecember 13, 2011 - 12:43 pm

    Hi Becca, I love this card so much, Ihope you don’t mind that I have made one using your idea. Mine is not anywhere as lovely as yours, but your inspiration is what makes me do this, Take care.ReplyCancel
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