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. . . that JustRite Stampers has new custom dies from the Spellbinders Custom Product Program?  Yep, I was soooooo tickled to receive the new custom made die templates made by Spellbinders just for JustRiteStampers.  The die set that I used for this creation is called Nested Frame Dies and it is designed to match with JustRite Stampers Simple Blessings Cling Stamp Set – how else could I get those perfect layers?  By the way, if you have purchased any of the JustRite nested sentiments (because no set of Spellbinders dies matched perfectly) this set of dies was designed specifically to cut the layered shapes of each of the Nested Sentiments stamps.   Woohoo – really!!!

I cut my main card base, largest layer and gold accents.  Next I layered on a panel cut from Spellbinders Labels Eight.  I then die cut the next layer from Nested Frame Dies #4 (matted with gold), stamped and colored my image then cut it from Nested Frame Dies #3 (matted with gold), stamped another image and cut it using Nested Frame Dies #2.  Lastly I stamped my sentiment and cut it using the die with the eyelet motifs on the end.  Yes, it is a seven layer card, but it’s easiest to do it that way – you simply cut and stack – how easy is that?

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  JustRite Stampers Simple Blessings Cling Set
Paper: DIe Cuts With a View, The Paper Company, Strathmore Gold Paper
Ink:  Versamark and Gold Embossing Powder, Versafine Onyx Black
Accessories:  JustRite Custom Dies by Spellbinders – Nested frame Dies, Spellbinders Labels Eight, Ribbon, Pearls, Sizzix Embossing Folder

By the way, there are still big, big, sales going on over at JustRite Stampers.  All the Nested Sentiments – you know, the ones that will fit those new dies – well, they’re on sale for 20% off.  The November sales of 25% off on JustRite Original Christmas stamps has been extended until December 30th.  There’s still some great bargains in the $10.00 deals category.   Last but certainly not least, the mini binder boxes to store your cling stamps are 50% off.  Okay enabling done, I knew you would want to know, though.

Thanks for stopping by dear friends!!

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  • Debby WaltersDecember 8, 2010 - 1:15 pm

    Hi Becca,

    Another beautiful card. I love how you stack the layers. It is such a simple but elegant effect. I dont think I have ever seen a project of yours that I havent loved.

    Now I am off to the Justrite site and see what I have been missing. I have quite a stash of Justrite and spellbinders, but there is always room for more goodies. Thanks for the enabling…wink wink…and many hugs and prayers your way.ReplyCancel

  • ColleenDecember 8, 2010 - 1:15 pm

    Beautiful card and you always have the most beautiful ribbon on your cards.
    TFS
    ColleenReplyCancel

  • CherylDecember 8, 2010 - 1:18 pm

    This sentiment is such a wonderful reminder of how best to conduct our lives. Thank you for sharing this beautiful card.ReplyCancel

  • GaleDecember 8, 2010 - 1:23 pm

    Stunning, just beautifully stunning. I love your work and always am excited to look at it. Giving me creative opportunities. Thank you for that. Praying for you.
    GaleReplyCancel

  • ColoradoDecember 8, 2010 - 1:37 pm

    Oh wow, just what we need… more dies. Too many dies, not enough money (or even room to store them)! I used to think it was QVC and HSN that made people spend all their money, but now I know it is the craft supply companies!ReplyCancel

  • Sue (suen)December 8, 2010 - 1:38 pm

    Such a lovely card, Becca! Beautiful sentiment, ribbon, embossed BG and wonderful layers! Your creations are always so very elegant. Take care.ReplyCancel

  • yogiDecember 8, 2010 - 1:39 pm

    absolutely stunning. Thanks for t he info on the Spellbinders/JustRite stamps.ReplyCancel

  • Regina NDecember 8, 2010 - 1:44 pm

    Beautiful card, so very nice.ReplyCancel

  • JeanDecember 8, 2010 - 1:48 pm

    Absolutely GORGEOUS!!! As usual, you do set the bar high. TFSReplyCancel

  • Carol CarriveauDecember 8, 2010 - 1:54 pm

    This one truly took my breath away – the layering is amazing (thanks to Spellbinders again!)…and the gold and blue….fabulous!!!! Thank you for sharing information on both companies.ReplyCancel

  • Marcie SmithDecember 8, 2010 - 1:54 pm

    Such a sweet and beautiful card. Love that gorgeous ribbon. Ties in so nicely with this type of card.
    MarcieReplyCancel

  • MarieDecember 8, 2010 - 2:01 pm

    Hi Becca,

    Beautiful words, beautiful card! xxReplyCancel

  • JeanDecember 8, 2010 - 2:02 pm

    Simply Beautiful! Thanks for sharing. Love the ribbon. Hope you are feeling better.ReplyCancel

  • Miss GDecember 8, 2010 - 2:02 pm

    Becca

    I love the card and the sentiment, beautiful. you must be feeling a bit better. Take care of yourself.ReplyCancel

  • AdelineDecember 8, 2010 - 2:15 pm

    what a so beautiful card again. I wish I could come and play in your scraproom.. a kind of scrapbooking treasure chest :) Thanks for sharing, take care.ReplyCancel

  • Sabrina RadeckDecember 8, 2010 - 2:19 pm

    Oooooh, Becca, this is absolutely gorgeous! Stunning! Amazing! I love all the details…. and the colors! I hope that you are on the mend and feeling better. And, thank you for sharing not only your talent but the information as well. Take care.ReplyCancel

  • annekeDecember 8, 2010 - 2:27 pm

    what a beauty Bekka!!!
    liefs AnnekeReplyCancel

  • EdnaDecember 8, 2010 - 2:39 pm

    Very lovely. Could be used for a lot of occasions. EdnaReplyCancel

  • LisaDecember 8, 2010 - 2:46 pm

    Pretty, pretty, pretty. Love the texture. Love the words.ReplyCancel

  • DebraKDecember 8, 2010 - 2:55 pm

    Oh my!!! This one took my breath away! I love these colors! The ribbon is so beautiful! Love the new Spellbinders die–I am addicted to Spellbinders!! I love the embossing folder you used, too. A FABULOUS piece of art, Beeca!ReplyCancel

  • Virginia AndersonDecember 8, 2010 - 3:46 pm

    Don’t you love it when dies and stamps or punches and stamps work together so well? Makes it all the more fun! Thanks for sharing your beautiful cards and talent. VERY nice!ReplyCancel

  • MicheleDecember 8, 2010 - 4:00 pm

    Stunning as always Becca!!!ReplyCancel

  • kathy sDecember 8, 2010 - 5:00 pm

    Love your colours- hope your feeling better.ReplyCancel

  • NicholDecember 8, 2010 - 5:21 pm

    Becca
    Just thinking of you and how well this card fits your life so well! Thinking of John as well and how much i am sure he would have wanted to do something special for you for your anniversery!ReplyCancel

  • Candy MillsDecember 8, 2010 - 6:01 pm

    Most beautiful, Becca.
    If I were made of money I would buy them all!
    Hugs, CandyReplyCancel

  • Beverley McInnesDecember 8, 2010 - 6:08 pm

    Just love your card Bec. Wish I lived closer so I could take advantage of those wonderful specials. Unfortunately postage eats up the ‘sale discounts’. Booey.

    Blessings!ReplyCancel

  • MargieDecember 8, 2010 - 6:17 pm

    Hot diggity-dog, gurl, ur at it again!!! Luv it!ReplyCancel

  • ChrisBDecember 8, 2010 - 6:20 pm

    Hi Becca. A stunning card, beautiful colours and sentiment. Love how you have done your layers. Hugs x ChrisBReplyCancel

  • Holly aka ToyDecember 8, 2010 - 6:27 pm

    Just so beautiful, Becca. I rarely get to stamp these days, but I think of you often. Your strength and faith are a comfort to me. Hope you are feeling better!ReplyCancel

  • emilyDecember 8, 2010 - 6:53 pm

    Becca, your card is so pretty. Love the verse and the way you have set it off with the design.
    Thank you for sharing! :o)ReplyCancel

  • Angelina WesselsDecember 8, 2010 - 7:10 pm

    Becca, what a beautiful card! It is great the way the Spellbinder’s is working some of the major stamp companies to help us produce such beautiful cards and works of art! Thanks for sharing this tip. as well as the sale items! Hope you are feeling better, it is never fun being sick! You would never know that you have been under the weather recently, what with these really beautiful cards that you keep sharing with us! Take care of yourself. PeachyReplyCancel

  • JaneyDecember 8, 2010 - 8:47 pm

    Beautiful card, Becca! Of course, I just didn’t have enough places to spend my money, so I appreciate knowing what Spellbinders and Just Right have to offer…..:-) I will check everything out and then justify a purchase.

    Hugs.ReplyCancel

  • paulaDecember 8, 2010 - 8:49 pm

    stunning – I need those dies!

    Paula, Derbyshire, UK
    x x xReplyCancel

  • Cindy LouDecember 8, 2010 - 9:07 pm

    You are feeling better mdf, two beautiful cards in one day. This one the sentiment speaks my heart. Your colors are beautiful, the whole card is an absolute WOW! TFS! You are beautiful my dear friend, live what you stamp!ReplyCancel

  • Karen LinarezDecember 9, 2010 - 12:12 am

    What beautiful layers. I love the color combination with all the gold trimming & that embossed die cut layer, just gorgeous. That new JustRite set “Simple Blessings” is really fantastic. You have such a good eye for these things.ReplyCancel

  • RebekkaDecember 9, 2010 - 1:48 am

    What a gorgeous card. Beautiful layers.ReplyCancel

  • Sandra ltbDecember 9, 2010 - 6:44 am

    WOW!
    SandraReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisDecember 9, 2010 - 7:34 am

    Your card is gorgeous Becca, isn’t it nice that the companies are working together to make life easier for us crafters. That’s a beautiful sentiment all wrapped up in a beautiful Becca bow. Love the layering. Nice work. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • MickieDecember 9, 2010 - 8:57 am

    Layers and ribbons, layers and ribbons, the girl can’t have enough!! LOL! Such a beautiful card Becca and I love these new dies!ReplyCancel

  • Theresa LeonardDecember 9, 2010 - 9:09 am

    So elegant and thanks for the info about the JustRite stamps. How cool!
    Take care,
    TheresaReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterDecember 9, 2010 - 9:17 am

    Wow 7 layers, it is gorgeous, pretty colors and so love that bow, the ribbon is so pretty!ReplyCancel

  • CrystalDecember 10, 2010 - 12:04 am

    This is gorgeous.ReplyCancel

  • Rosie GrahamDecember 10, 2010 - 2:19 pm

    What a beautiful card, I absolutely love the colours.ReplyCancel

  • Yvonne NicholsonDecember 10, 2010 - 3:09 pm

    Hi Becca
    Love your card as usual. I love the Sizzix embossing folder is it a new one and where i can get it.
    Hope you are feeling better, and don’t over do it.
    Yvonne (Gravenhurst, Ont.)ReplyCancel

  • Chris DickinsonDecember 11, 2010 - 8:37 am

    Ohhh STUNNING creation, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • CherylDecember 11, 2010 - 10:53 am

    Becca – I hope you are doing okay. I think of you often and say little prayers along the way. God bless you today and always!ReplyCancel

  • TerryDecember 12, 2010 - 12:26 am

    Absolutely stunning! The light blue, gold and white are such a lovely winter combination! Can you tell me if the fluer de lis paper is from Die Cuts with a View or the Paper Company? If DCWV, can you tell me which design pack it is?ReplyCancel

  • Kelly MassmanDecember 12, 2010 - 1:53 am

    Gorgeous! Love that big bow!ReplyCancel

  • Debbie BDecember 12, 2010 - 8:42 am

    Beautiful card Becca. I hope you are feeling better and I am still keeping you in my prayers.

    DebbieReplyCancel

  • AnneDecember 13, 2010 - 9:27 am

    Does your creativity know any limits??!!

    I think not!!!!

    Holding you and your family in prayer.

    Hugs
    Anne (UK) xReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenDecember 13, 2010 - 9:29 am

    Now, how did I miss this one? This is BEAUTIFUL!!! I LOVE the colors you’ve chosen!!!! Becca, your cards are FIT FOR A QUEEN!!!!! You never cease to amaze us!!!!! SO ELEGANT!!!! SO REGAL!!!!! STUNNING!!! Makes me think of a china pattern I’ve seen!!!! :)ReplyCancel

  • Lisa JacksonDecember 14, 2010 - 10:07 pm

    Gorgeous as always! Still sending lots of prayers your way.

    Would love for you to share with us where you get your Strathmore gold paper.

    Lots of hugs!ReplyCancel

  • JoanDecember 16, 2010 - 4:05 pm

    I have been watching your site for a long time and finally subscibed.
    You do amazing work.
    Our prays are with you and your family.
    Hope you have a very Merry Christmas.ReplyCancel

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Hi blog friends!!  I read you loud and clear :-)  With the ever so slight twisting of my arm, I acquiesced and savored some rest while I was not feeling well.  Although the jury is still out, I rose to make a card but didn’t finish it up until today.  Thanks so much for your feedback.  While I was resting I thought of how fortunate I am. So much of my strength and passion are buoyed by the wonderful relationship I have with readers here.  So on to my card. . . isn’t it cheerfully Christmas-sy?  I’m using one of the sentiment from one of the December released sets at Our Daily Bread Designs called Christmas Blessings. 

I shaped the bottom of my main panel using Spellbinders Grand Labels One.  Then I cut a frame using Spellbinders Lacey Squares and Spellbinders Classic Squares SM.  Lastly for my sentiment I used Spellbinders Rectangles SM.  I haven’t used my Collar Bow (see another sample HERE) in quite some time, so I balanced out the rest of the frame with one and added leaves.  Mmmm, mmmm, mmmm, those red pearls are luscious. 

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Our Daily Bread Designs – Christmas Blessings
Paper:  MAMBI – Noel, Xpedx White Cardstock, The Paper Company
Ink: Colorbox Pigment Ink – Cranberry
Accessories: pearls, Prima Leaves, Spellbinders™ Lacey Squares, Spellbinders™ Grand Labels One, Spellbinders™ Classic Squares SM, Spellbinders™Classic Rectangles SM

Adding another card to my smallish Christmas card stash makes me smile.  Have you sent yours yet?

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  • DeanaDecember 7, 2010 - 9:41 pm

    I love the frame you made from the square nestie and the lacy square nestie….classy!ReplyCancel

  • Sandra ltbDecember 7, 2010 - 9:41 pm

    very clever!
    rest my dear!
    SandraReplyCancel

  • Sue (suen)December 7, 2010 - 9:45 pm

    Just beautiful, Becca! The red and white striped BG is wonderful and I love the collar bow! The lacy square frame, red pearls and pop of green, with the leaves, are perfect together! Take care of yourself.ReplyCancel

  • Lori CraigDecember 7, 2010 - 10:04 pm

    Gorgeous!! You’ve been in my prayers, Becca. Hugs!ReplyCancel

  • Diane JaquayDecember 7, 2010 - 10:14 pm

    This is so gorgeous Becca! I wanted to offer you my heartfelt sympathy at the loss of your husband. I pray that God will continue to keep you wrapped safely in His loving arms and help you through this time.

    Hugs,
    DianeReplyCancel

  • PeggyhDecember 7, 2010 - 10:15 pm

    Awesome card, glad your feeling better!ReplyCancel

  • Becky DDecember 7, 2010 - 10:15 pm

    Absolutely breathtaking! No one would ever know you weren’t in perfect shape! Don’t overdo before you are fully recovered. I hope you feel better soon. Thanks so much for all of the inspiration you share with us!ReplyCancel

  • Kay G.December 7, 2010 - 10:20 pm

    Becca, I love the card. I am glad you are feeling better. Take care of yourself. Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Linda ClarkDecember 7, 2010 - 10:26 pm

    Just beautiful!! I love the red stripes, they remind me of candy canes. Please take care and do not do too much. More rest is better. Your card is lovely as they always are. Thank you for sharing your talents with us all. God Bless, LindaReplyCancel

  • Penny ReedDecember 7, 2010 - 10:32 pm

    Glad you’re feeling better. But don’t rush it – take it easy. You’ve been through a lot. The card is absolutely luscious – good enough to eat! I must get the lacey squares nestabilities! I love that look. Take care!ReplyCancel

  • JannaDecember 7, 2010 - 10:34 pm

    Gorgeous – as always! :)ReplyCancel

  • Maxine D/KiwimeDecember 7, 2010 - 10:34 pm

    Beautiful card Becca and just so cheerful :-)

    I have made mine but not yet sent them… I better hurry!

    Blessings

    MaxineReplyCancel

  • ChrisDecember 7, 2010 - 10:39 pm

    It’s just beautiful Becca! You are such an inspiration!ReplyCancel

  • Sherry PhippsDecember 7, 2010 - 10:40 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous card! Reminds me of candy canes! Take care of yourself!ReplyCancel

  • Cathie - Ontario, CanadaDecember 7, 2010 - 10:48 pm

    I love, love, love your card! When you combine all the things that I love -Christmas, the colour red and stripes, well, you have a winning card! It is crisp and cheery, perfect for this time of year.

    Take care of yourself and blessings to you,

    CathieReplyCancel

  • BarbaraDecember 7, 2010 - 10:59 pm

    WOW gasp!! This is gorgeous !!
    I hope you feel a bit better soon. The cards I design when I am feeling great don’t hold a candle to the ones you do when you are not felling well.ReplyCancel

  • MargieHDecember 7, 2010 - 11:00 pm

    Just popping in to say FEEL BETTER SOON!!! xoReplyCancel

  • Melissa BDecember 7, 2010 - 11:00 pm

    Becca
    I LOVE this card! Absolutely stunning! If I received this, it would be on display every Christmas.
    I certainly hope you are feeling better, take care of yourself.ReplyCancel

  • MazDecember 7, 2010 - 11:18 pm

    Hi Becca!
    There is such a freshness to this card. I always love how you put the spellbinder frames together. The holly leaves look good under the bow.
    I hope you are feeling much better.
    Hugs and blessings MazReplyCancel

  • Edna SiuDecember 7, 2010 - 11:30 pm

    Becca, your cards are always cheerful and bright, we are so blessed to have you in the stamping-crafting-paper-world. With many blessings to you and your family.ReplyCancel

  • Carole ScheelDecember 7, 2010 - 11:31 pm

    It’s nice to see that you are up and about again. But, please take the time you need to get back to feeling tip-top. If that means a few days more, we’ll all do well knowing that you are healing. This Christmas card is really striking!. Thanks again for sharing…..ReplyCancel

  • DaviDecember 7, 2010 - 11:36 pm

    The crisp red and white is so refreshing and of course your embelllis are the best~~ReplyCancel

  • Jean McGeeDecember 8, 2010 - 12:01 am

    B-U-T-FUUUUUUUUUULLLLLLL!!!!!! What more can I say but B-U-T-FUL!
    Jean McGeeReplyCancel

  • NancyL2648December 8, 2010 - 12:02 am

    You totally blow my mind…not only with your talent and cards but also with your strength.ReplyCancel

  • Susan NelDecember 8, 2010 - 12:04 am

    this is a gorgeous card Becca,, could you perhaps give me te inside measurements of that spellbinder?ReplyCancel

  • DianneDecember 8, 2010 - 12:13 am

    Beautiful card as always…..

    So sorry to hear you are not feeling well….hope you are
    better real soon.

    Hugs,
    DianneReplyCancel

  • Wendy MooreDecember 8, 2010 - 1:15 am

    This is really pretty special. The simplicity of the red and white is truly stunning!ReplyCancel

  • Bonnie GarrettDecember 8, 2010 - 1:37 am

    You might as well send this card in a frame! That is where it would end up if I received it! It is far beyond anything I could imagine creating! It is absolutely beautiful! Your work here inspires me beyond my wildest creative dreams. Thank you so very much for all you do, even when you are not feeling your best.

    Please take good care of yourself!ReplyCancel

  • Neesey GebalskiDecember 8, 2010 - 2:03 am

    Your card is so beautiful. And you’re right, the pearls are just the right touch!ReplyCancel

  • Diane WhitehouseDecember 8, 2010 - 2:33 am

    A lovely Christmassy card, Becca! I love the idea of creating a frame with the lacey square and a plain square – very clever!
    Diane xReplyCancel

  • Candy MillsDecember 8, 2010 - 2:51 am

    Another beauty, Becca!!! I too love those RED pearls :o)
    So happy to hear you took the time to rest – be sure you get all you need before starting in on anything tiring.
    You always sound so positive, but I am sure you have down days or times.
    I am still and will always be praying for you……
    Big hugs, CandyReplyCancel

  • pat poskDecember 8, 2010 - 3:55 am

    Hi Becca..
    Glad your taking care of yourself..We need good people and creative ones too..like you.
    So keep taking care ofyourself.

    Your card is so happy and just so colorful..it’s impeccable..it all pulls together beautifully..thanks for sharing with us..

    It’s always a pleasure in these troubled times to come to your place of rest and beauty…it lifts my spirits..thank you

    take care and GB
    patReplyCancel

  • AnneDecember 8, 2010 - 4:24 am

    Fabulous card, Becca! Your creativity never ceases to astound!

    Hope you’re soon feeling much better. Don’t overdo it!

    Hugs
    Anne (UK) xReplyCancel

  • AdelineDecember 8, 2010 - 4:46 am

    this card is gorgeous, good to see you back :)ReplyCancel

  • ColleenDecember 8, 2010 - 4:56 am

    Awesome card as always. Great colors and dearly love the collar bow.
    Rest and take care.

    Christmas Blessing 4 U………

    May the Glory of Christ’s birth
    bring you joy and love at
    Christmas time and always.

    ColleenB.ReplyCancel

  • Olga JewellDecember 8, 2010 - 5:45 am

    Absolutely jaw dropping gorgeous!!!!~! Take care.ReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)December 8, 2010 - 5:50 am

    Glad you’re feeling a bit better and hope you don’t overdo it.

    I love your card – bright, fresh and crisp! Just like the 25 to 30ish cm of clean fluffy snow that just arrived. Yeah!

    I echo Edna’s comments – we are truly blessed to have you in our card-making world. You have no idea how you and your work inspires us.

    And yes! My thirty Christmas cards were made and mailed by December 1. Double Yeah!

    Have a wonderful day.ReplyCancel

  • JaneyDecember 8, 2010 - 6:06 am

    Good morning, Becca! This card is wonderful. I’m so glad to see the collar bow again – just a classy addition to an already great card. yes – I love the red pearls, too.

    Also glad to hear that you took some time to care for yourself, too!!

    HugsReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisDecember 8, 2010 - 6:25 am

    Beautiful card Becca, it reminds me of a delicious candy cane. yes those pearls are yummy. Love the whole composition. I sent my cards out yesterday. As always Becca TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • bonnie weissDecember 8, 2010 - 6:34 am

    Your card absolutely SHOUTS Christmas … it’s sooo beautiful, Becca.ReplyCancel

  • DebbieDecember 8, 2010 - 6:53 am

    This is lovely! I love the colors and it just looks so fresh and clean. It’s a very clever design.ReplyCancel

  • ChrisBDecember 8, 2010 - 7:30 am

    Hi Becca , Glad to hear your feeling a little better. Don’t go overdoing it, take your time. Thank you for sharing your exquisite Christmas card with us today. It is so beautiful, you are the best at creating such wonderful works of art. Thinking of you Hugs x ChrisBReplyCancel

  • JessicaDecember 8, 2010 - 7:36 am

    Hey Becca, This card is delicious! I love the feel of any color paired with white. I like it most with red or black. I find it interesting how colors can make us feel. This card makes me feel happy. Not only is it striking, but the sentiment is wonderful too. I just love your creations. I haven’t tried your bow collar yet, but I will. Maybe on the boxes with the jewelry I’m making for the girls on my list. Thanks so much for all your inspiration. I am continually amazed by your strength and your spirit! Take care, don’t do too much too soon.
    Hugs, JessicaReplyCancel

  • Gloria WestermanDecember 8, 2010 - 7:54 am

    So Cheerful and Bright!!!!!!….love it….and I have used your bow collar and I love it…..you are still my hero!!!!!!!!! Take care!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • DebraKDecember 8, 2010 - 7:57 am

    Beautiful, striking! Red and white just POP out at you. The striped paper is perfect. Your photography is so great–you inspire me. I’ve put a photo light kit on my Xmas list this year.ReplyCancel

  • BetsyDecember 8, 2010 - 8:09 am

    I love all the red and white…looks like a cheery peppermint!ReplyCancel

  • Miss GDecember 8, 2010 - 8:16 am

    BEAUTIFUL card Becca, when I seen it I red for the bloodof Jesus(after all it’s His birthday, right) then I thought peppermint anyway, it is beautiful.

    Love the the RED pearls and the collar bow. You are just so inspiring yours talents and your strength.

    Take care of yourself we’ll be right here praying and waiting for you.
    Have a blessed day!!!ReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenDecember 8, 2010 - 8:31 am

    Becca!!!
    This is WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YES! I LOVE the Red & White candy cane stripes!!!! I LOVE all the layers!!!! ALL THE BEAUTIFUL TOUCHES!!!!! AND I checked your other card too! WOW!!! I REALLY LIKE the lotus borderbilities!!!!

    Nope, :( MAJOR REARRANGING being done around here—-haven’t gotten to my Christmas cards yet, BUT I DO know what I’m going to do!!!! :) Haven’t even gotten the Tree up yet!!! Saturday, is designated the BIG DAY!!!! (Maybe, before!)

    Just as Miss G says, Take care of yourself, we’ll be right here praying & waiting for you!!!! :)

    HUGS!!!!!!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • MarieDecember 8, 2010 - 8:33 am

    Hi Becca,

    Hope you’re feeling much better today.

    Your card is beautiful! I love the rosette. You always come up with such wonderful new ideas that I would never think of. Very inspirational, as usual xxReplyCancel

  • MickieDecember 8, 2010 - 8:37 am

    Looks like a sweet candy cane. Another lovely one my dear. Take care of yourself, you remain in my prayers. God Bless!ReplyCancel

  • Donna G.December 8, 2010 - 8:37 am

    You are such an encouragement to me!! Praying that you continue to feel better and gain back your strength!

    Love the card!ReplyCancel

  • Sabrina aka okimom2girlzDecember 8, 2010 - 8:44 am

    Becca, this is just so elegant and beautiful!!!! I am still praying for you and hope you are feeling ALL better soon! Hugs and blessings, SabrinaReplyCancel

  • Renee C.December 8, 2010 - 8:50 am

    Simply beautiful!! You amaze me every time I see one of you pieces of artwork. God bless you this Christmas may he bless you with peace.ReplyCancel

  • SusiDecember 8, 2010 - 9:11 am

    What a gorgeous frame you made using the Lacey Squares dies! Love the bright red colour on this card – TFS and take good care!ReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterDecember 8, 2010 - 9:38 am

    very pretty, great framing and love the bow in the middle of the flower!ReplyCancel

  • Marilyn ClarkDecember 8, 2010 - 9:43 am

    Another stunning card and I still haven’t started my Christmas cards.
    Got a little hiccup in my plans as I had to call 911 for my hubby yesterday and am driving him to his doctors appointment today in about an hour.
    Just a little note…yesterday my cell phone was down to 1 bar @ 5:30 AM and rushing around and making calls all day from the emergency room, my cell phone lasted until 2:30 PM when our youngest son called from work.
    GIVE GOD THE PRAISE.

    My friend, take care of yourself and God bless.ReplyCancel

  • Helen MaryDecember 8, 2010 - 9:50 am

    Dear Becca, sorry to hear your are not feeling well, however I have to tell you I always look forward to your e-mails and the wonderful ideas you come up with. Everyone of your cards, without exception, are stunning! One question, when layering so many different papers on a card, what do you suggest using so as not to increase the postage. Sometimes my cards go over the postal limits and can become quite expensive when sending out multiple cards, as for Christmas.
    Thanks You in advance and MAY THE GOD YOU LOVE HOLD YOU GENTLY IN HIS HANDS. Love and Hugs HMReplyCancel

  • Deb RobinsonDecember 8, 2010 - 10:09 am

    Becca: your card is so festive. Love the stripes. Have I sent my cards yet – of course not! My plate is way to full this year and I’m running behind about a week.ReplyCancel

  • vicki dutcherDecember 8, 2010 - 10:45 am

    OH MY! Beautiful with the pop of green!!ReplyCancel

  • Debbie OlsonDecember 8, 2010 - 10:46 am

    LOVE that Lacy Square used a a frame, Becca! Thinking of you, my friend!ReplyCancel

  • MarianDecember 8, 2010 - 10:49 am

    Mmmmmmmm … I can just taste that card! It’s just so crisp and clean looking. As for sending out cards…I just organized my craft room (finally) and found all my Christmas stamps, cuttlebug folders…etc…so now I have to START. YIKES!ReplyCancel

  • DeniseMarieDecember 8, 2010 - 10:54 am

    Becca, I remember seeing you on Splitcoast stampers and loving your work. Gonna join and add you to my Christmas blog.ReplyCancel

  • MarisaDecember 8, 2010 - 11:00 am

    Keep staying warm and getting rest, okay :) Will have to get an adherent jury member who can check on you to make sure you are following instructions LOL!. LOVE how you punched out the lacy nestie square for a frame on this card! Brilliant a definite case down the line. Fun striped card – makes me want a candy cane and the red half pearls are darling on the frame. Blessings to you :)ReplyCancel

  • Debby WaltersDecember 8, 2010 - 11:24 am

    Yes, those red pearls are lucious…I love pearls. The card itself is beautiful. I am also happy to hear you took the advice of those who care about you. Thank you for keeping us in your thoughts….hugsReplyCancel

  • DWDDecember 8, 2010 - 11:46 am

    Love the card. Reminds me of the old fashion peppermint sticks or the puff balls. Love both of them, they just melt in your mouth.

    I finished my cards 1 1/2 weeks ago. After a “tree light” drama, I just got them signed and enveloped last night. So they will be mailed today.

    Glad you are on the upswing. Don’t over do it and have a relapse. I think they are harder to recover from. HUGSReplyCancel

  • RebekkaDecember 8, 2010 - 11:50 am

    Stunning card Becca. Love the the design paper and just love the amazing details.ReplyCancel

  • Cindy LouDecember 8, 2010 - 12:25 pm

    Beautiful, fresh and vibrant! Love everything about this card. I just got this same sentiment set in the mail yesterday and went crazy making cards last night and am on my way down to the craft room to make some more now. Glad you took a break and just relaxed, you need it, stress can destroy you in a short amount of time if you don’t keep yourself fresh. Thanks for sharing!ReplyCancel

  • paulaDecember 8, 2010 - 12:36 pm

    Another gorgeous card from you Becca – I love this one – its so cheerful – it would stand out a mile from anyone elses on a shelf for sure.

    Paula, Derbyshire, UK.ReplyCancel

  • TeresaDecember 8, 2010 - 1:46 pm

    love the red / white combo and the collared bow. glad you rested – some! lol love yaReplyCancel

  • Marcie SmithDecember 8, 2010 - 1:52 pm

    This is just so cheerful and Christmasy!! Love the red and white. I am definitely a traditional Christmas color kinda gal. Beautiful. Glad your feeling better.
    MarcieReplyCancel

  • crystalDecember 8, 2010 - 4:32 pm

    It reminds me of candy canes…looks so Yummy!
    Keep resting and taking good care of yourself
    Hugs from CanadaReplyCancel

  • MargieDecember 8, 2010 - 6:22 pm

    What a loverly card – simply dazzling Becca
    Luv ya!ReplyCancel

  • emilyDecember 8, 2010 - 6:55 pm

    So cute! With those pretty pepperminty stripes I could almost lick it! Love the bow accent.
    Thanks for sharing! :o)ReplyCancel

  • Karen LinarezDecember 8, 2010 - 11:57 pm

    The sharp contrast of the red with white is perfect. Love those stripes. I love the layout and the square frame. The embellishments are the perfect touch. Stunning card!ReplyCancel

  • Marilyn NimmoDecember 11, 2010 - 12:46 pm

    This is so festive and beautiful! So glad you took some time to rest and get to feeling better.ReplyCancel

  • ElaineDecember 11, 2010 - 9:14 pm

    Beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • GloriaDecember 13, 2010 - 1:47 pm

    Becca,

    ALL your cards are the most beautiful that I have ever seen!

    You are so kind to share with us.

    Thank you so very much.

    Trust that you are feeling better and always trust in the Lord. He

    is the God of all comfort and understands us perfectly!ReplyCancel

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Well, I knew it was only a matter of time . . . cold weather, long hours, stress.  I’m rarely sick with the variety of colds, flus and stuff that other people get but I can just feel it coming.  My sweet son was only barely in my presence – staying his distance because he didn’t want me to catch anything but I think I’m too late.  Ugh, my throat has felt funny for days.   I’m not complaining though, just wanted to let you know why you haven’t seen me for a couple of days.  Saturday would have been my 29th Anniversary and I fared pretty well even with the throat thing.  I’m hopeful that I’ll have a little post later on in the day. 

In the meantime, for tomorrow, Happy Monday dear friends.  I started to write how many more days until Christmas, but I didn’t want to startle you, lol!!!

Biggest Hugs,
Becca

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  • Carolyn G.December 6, 2010 - 4:45 am

    Thanks, Becca, for not mentioning how close it is. I haven’t even started my cards yet! Hope you get to feeling better soon. You are in my thoughts and prayers this holiday season.ReplyCancel

  • pat poskDecember 6, 2010 - 4:47 am

    Becca
    with all that you’ve been dealing with it’s no wonder your coming down with something.
    Your resistance is probably low and your tired and drained emotionally.
    This is always the time when we get sick.

    So do what your body wants.. rest and more rest and eat good food to sustain your strength.. Relax and just give way to sleep and rest.

    Take care of yourself and Happy Anniversary anyway. A lot of good years together. Take care of yourself..and yes Christmas is getting closer and closer..We all have much to be grateful for..

    GB
    patReplyCancel

  • Marcie SmithDecember 6, 2010 - 4:55 am

    Becca,
    It is that time of year. Knock on wood, my twin granddaughters caught their first colds last week and I thought here it comes, but so far so good. Hope you are feeling better soon.
    MarcieReplyCancel

  • MaryannDecember 6, 2010 - 5:00 am

    Please take very good care of yourself hun, as we don´t want you get really sick now just before christmas right? I know the feeling, as I´ve been the same myself, and I´m even vacinatyed, cause I just can´t catch anything now, as I have a major backsurgery just after New Year, and they would just cancle it again, if I catch anything, so you just do as I´m told, to stay inside and make a hot groggy and sstay warm, then it´ll hopefully go away again without further.
    Christmas is fast aproching, but we can haave a great time anyway, even we haven´t got all done, we use to, so no reason to stress as that´s not what the holiday is about right?
    have a great time hun and take care.ReplyCancel

  • Olga JewellDecember 6, 2010 - 5:08 am

    Take care, there is a lot of that going around, I have about 3 more gifts to buy and I’m done!!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Glenda BrooksDecember 6, 2010 - 5:37 am

    You don’t have to tell me how many days! I’m already feeling so stressed! I only have a few more things to buy and wrap and I will be ready! But I can’t seem to get going!ReplyCancel

  • Marilyn ClarkDecember 6, 2010 - 5:43 am

    Take care of yourself. Haven’t started my Christmas cards and I’m not much of a shopper and I don’t know what I am waiting on. God bless.ReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)December 6, 2010 - 5:53 am

    To add to Pat Posk’s wise advice, Dr. Oz recommends gargling with warm salt water and eating yogurt. So important to take care of yourself now for many good reasons.

    Please take all the time you need to nurse yourself back to good health.

    Santé!ReplyCancel

  • Connie NHDecember 6, 2010 - 6:05 am

    Hope you are feeling better soon. Please take good care of yourself and drink plenty of fluids.ReplyCancel

  • kathy sDecember 6, 2010 - 6:17 am

    Hope you are feeling better soon- thoughts are with you and don’t you dare mention how close “it” is.ReplyCancel

  • Deborah HooperDecember 6, 2010 - 6:25 am

    Take care and hope you get to feeling better soon. Get plenty of rest.ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisDecember 6, 2010 - 6:25 am

    Bless your heart Becca, your not feeling well and your sense of humor is top notch. Sounds like a nice hot toddy is in order. Feel better soon. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • Alyssa BDecember 6, 2010 - 6:33 am

    chin up buttercup. i thinking of you, get better soon.ReplyCancel

  • MickieDecember 6, 2010 - 6:34 am

    I’m so sorry you aren’t feeling up to snuff! My dh is feeling under the weather also and when he gets sick, he is really sick, like in the hospital sick. I pray both of you feel better this day.ReplyCancel

  • EileenDecember 6, 2010 - 6:47 am

    Listen to your body Becca it will tell you what it needs.

    Take care

    LOL EileenReplyCancel

  • bonnie weissDecember 6, 2010 - 6:52 am

    Sending you well wishes, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • Wanda HDecember 6, 2010 - 7:07 am

    ((HUGS)) May you feel God’s loving arms surround you and His healing touch upon you.ReplyCancel

  • Donna RinckelDecember 6, 2010 - 7:08 am

    Here’s hoping that it’s a false alarm. Get lots of rest and drink plenty of liquids. Hopefully you can fend it off. Now let me hear it! “Yes, Mom!” LOL!ReplyCancel

  • Debbie BDecember 6, 2010 - 7:11 am

    Please feel better. We don’t like it when you don’t feel well. Take care of you and see you when you feel better.

    Hugs & Prayers!ReplyCancel

  • PamelaDecember 6, 2010 - 7:17 am

    Sounds like your body is telling you to step back and slow down! Do the salt water gargles- they really do help- and make some chicken soup from scratch and include onions. We will be here patiently awaiting you feeling better, but will hope that it is soon. ;P Your beautiful projects are always worth the wait!
    PamelaReplyCancel

  • JaneyDecember 6, 2010 - 7:25 am

    Hugs and kisses from cold-infested adorable grandchildren or no hugs and kisses??? Nah – lay it on kids; it’s a risk I’ll take. Of course, I have been very lucky – no illness since I retired from teaching.

    Hang in there, Becca. Your emotional stress probably has a lot to do with your susceptibility. We all care about you, so if the total number of all your friends could keep you healthy, you’d be healthy for hundreds of years!ReplyCancel

  • marieDecember 6, 2010 - 7:38 am

    Get well and stay close to Lord. Only he can get you through all of this. Hugs
    MarieReplyCancel

  • Sandra ltbDecember 6, 2010 - 7:59 am

    rest my dear.
    SandraReplyCancel

  • Judy CoveyDecember 6, 2010 - 8:03 am

    Oh Becca, I hope that the good Lord spares you, or if he has to give you something, please make it a mild does, you have already been through too much in a short time. Speaking about the closeness of Christmas, I’m feeling stessed because I still have all the sentiments to put inside each of the Christmas cards that I made. Why is it that no matter when we start working on our Christmas cards, there never really seems to be enough time to make as many, or to fancy them up as much as we want before we run out of time?ReplyCancel

  • Angela (UK)December 6, 2010 - 8:07 am

    Look after yourself Becca, lots of hot drinks. Thinking of you :) xx
    Angela (UK)ReplyCancel

  • lacyquilterDecember 6, 2010 - 8:08 am

    Hope you’re better really soon. Hugs,
    MelodyReplyCancel

  • Jerri KayDecember 6, 2010 - 8:11 am

    Take care, dear sweet friend, my thoughts and prayers are with you. {{{hugs}}}ReplyCancel

  • Cindy LouDecember 6, 2010 - 8:18 am

    Hey Becca, Thanks for not mentioning it, although today my goal is to get the majority of the cards ready to send. Still have a few to make. Christmas is just the hubby and I, so I am good there :) I think the bug is going around pretty heavy right now, everyone I know has it, so I am staying away and in my car most of the time lol. 29 years – wow, that would have been a long time. We have made 19 so far, but doubt we’ll both live long enough to make 29, we plan on celebrating in heaven – heard they are having a big party up there ;) Hope you are feeling great and back in the saddle again soon. Now go take a nap, eat some chicken soup (it’s good for the body and soul) and just browse through to see what others are making. Praying for you as always mdf.ReplyCancel

  • mamajulieDecember 6, 2010 - 8:36 am

    Take care of yourself. Thinking of you.ReplyCancel

  • Miss GDecember 6, 2010 - 8:41 am

    Take care of yourself Becca. I had that sore throat going last week
    and I took Theraflu (hot) with honey and that soothed the scratchy sore throat. Feel better. Glad to hear you fair welled and know that stress is normal with all you’ve been through and the holidays . PYWT (pray you way through) and I’ll be praying with you. HUGS from TexasReplyCancel

  • LynetteDecember 6, 2010 - 8:41 am

    Dear Becca, we have a great product here in Canada called cold FX which my children and I take every day, it seems to prevent colds. Couldn’t find it in the States when I was there with my son in November, so when one of the boys on the hockey team started to feel under the weather, we had him take lots of Vitamin C instead at the first sign of a sore throat. Our friend who is a naturopath says to take one 500 mg Vit C every hour for 5 to 6 hours until the sore throat disappears — and it always seems to work! May be too late for you if the cold has taken hold, but worth a try. Hope you are feeling better soon and I’m so sorry you couldn’t share your anniversary with your dear husband beside you in person, instead of in spirit. Take care.ReplyCancel

  • Donna HeberDecember 6, 2010 - 8:45 am

    Becca,

    I hope you feel better soon! You have been through so much lately.ReplyCancel

  • paulaDecember 6, 2010 - 8:51 am

    Gosh Becca – i’m not surprised you are coming down with something. There is only so much that your body will fight off – and feeling how you must have been feeling recently – there’s no wonder its got you!

    Maybe you need to take it easy and rest up for a few days – everyone would understand – we’d rather hear from you to tell us you’re feeling ok… we all have those days so you don’t need to feel bad.

    You’ve gone through a lot recently so you’re body and resistance is bound to be really low. Well done for getting through Saturday. It must have been a very poignant day filled with memories.

    Get well soon.

    Paula, Derbyshire, UK.ReplyCancel

  • cynthiaDecember 6, 2010 - 8:51 am

    Take care, Becca! Sending blessings your way! CynthiaReplyCancel

  • Angella CrockettDecember 6, 2010 - 8:52 am

    Hi Becca! So sorry you are not feeling well. Sending loads of prayers your way! God Bless!ReplyCancel

  • Wanda in NCDecember 6, 2010 - 8:55 am

    Becca, next time you feel that coming on, take an Alka-Seltzer Plus (I love cherry or orange flavor best), and it won’t attack you so hard. Seems if I feel the symptoms, I take that and the next day it is gone. But I developed something similar to what you are talking about too and have been sick with it for a few weeks. When it hit, the throat thing was not a sore throat, but it was different, and I was not thinking of taking anything – thought it was something else. Well, I think it ended up being allergies, since I had been gone for 2 weeks before on a cruise, and came back to alot of dust in the house, from where a friend watched my kitties, and all the dust from litter got all over everything, especially in that room. But after being away from kitties for 2 weeks, guess I could have developed a sensitivity to them too. Next time I might have to hire someone to come in and clean before I get home – especially if I’m gone for more than a week. Glad you are doing some better. Praying for you.ReplyCancel

  • Kathy BohannonDecember 6, 2010 - 8:56 am

    Feel better soon! Prayers for you!ReplyCancel

  • Lisa (LoveLee Notes)December 6, 2010 - 9:00 am

    Good Morning Becca–
    I hope you’re feeling better soon. I am amazed how you’re pulling through this holiday season–God really is carrying you I’m sure. My mom went through this identical “season” two years ago and really regretted not having something that occupied her mind during that time. I’m so glad that you utilize your art in such a wonderful way–what a testimony.

    Just wanted to drop a note–thinking of you, and prayers continuing for you and your family. I know your children are a blessing to you — even when sick. =)
    Hugs & Love, LisaReplyCancel

  • Deb VandersteegDecember 6, 2010 - 9:08 am

    Hi Becca,

    Happy Anniversary sweetie, I know how much you and your man loved each other. It is still a beautiful day to celebrate the love you shared.

    I hope you are feeling better soon. You are always in my thoughts and prayers.

    Hugs and Blessings,

    DebReplyCancel

  • Kelly SasDecember 6, 2010 - 9:18 am

    Listen to your body and take care of you. I would like to say Happy Anniversary. A friend of mine who’s husband died told me on the first anniversary after he passed that she felt she was still married to him so it was a day to celebrate. She was a Christian and honored her vows. She since has remarried to a wonderful widower from our church and I am so happy for them. I don’t know how you feel. I just know that you follow what you feel in your heart and continue to talk and pray to God for his help and guidance through this journey.ReplyCancel

  • MarianDecember 6, 2010 - 9:23 am

    Take care of yourself Becca…Your resistance is probably way down due to all the stress that you have suffered lately.
    I’m still praying for you…lay low…take care and get well. Happy Anniversary to you :)
    MarianReplyCancel

  • SusiDecember 6, 2010 - 9:23 am

    Sending warm wishes for a speedy recovery!ReplyCancel

  • Valerie MatinDecember 6, 2010 - 9:27 am

    Oh my sweet friend!!!
    I sure hope you get to feeling better soon. Congratulation of 29 years of marriage. That is way to many years together to not celebrate all the good times. I know it is hard to “celebrate” but John is with you in spirit and you two had so many wonderful years and memories together. My thoughts and prayers are with you honey.
    ValerieReplyCancel

  • DebraKDecember 6, 2010 - 9:37 am

    Homemade chicken soup, tea with lemon and honey, and get to bed earlier–what’s with the 4am posting girly???!! Oh, and no cold drinks–they make you cough. ‘Hope you feel better soon, Becca. (I didn’t know you had a son–I thought only one daughter…) HugsReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenDecember 6, 2010 - 9:44 am

    Yep!!! DebraK has it right!!! Chicken soup, tea with lemon & honey…!!!! We know the feeling!!!! Our son came home with a terrible cough & we ALL caught it & it lasted for a SUPER LONG TIME!!!! He STILL complains of a cough!!!! BLAHHHH!!!

    Can’t wait to see what you show us later!!!! Take care of yourself!!!! :)ReplyCancel

  • ElaineDecember 6, 2010 - 9:52 am

    Try Cold-eeze lozenges (increase your zinc and vitamin c intake) and get plenty of rest. I hope you feel better soon!ReplyCancel

  • KrisDecember 6, 2010 - 9:56 am

    Hi Becca…I’m thinking about you after reading your post today. There will be many firsts this year for you. Your 29th anniversary was a big one. I was reading Psalm 91 this morning as a devotional. This time I will put your name into verse 4: “He will cover BECCA with His feathers, and under His wings BECCA will find refuge; His faithfulness will be BECCA’S shield and rampart”. Rest in the Lord!ReplyCancel

  • Kelly MassmanDecember 6, 2010 - 10:13 am

    So sorry to hear that you are sick! Best wishes,ReplyCancel

  • MarieDecember 6, 2010 - 10:20 am

    Hello Sweetie,

    I’m sorry that you’re feeling poorly. Your whole body has been through so much of late that your resistance to the slightest bug will be really low right now. Keep warm and look after yourself, Becca.

    Sending warm cyber hugs across the pond.

    Marie xxReplyCancel

  • Cindy KDecember 6, 2010 - 10:25 am

    I’m so sorry you are ailing! You need to take care of YOU, so take some time off to get back to you!ReplyCancel

  • MargDecember 6, 2010 - 10:35 am

    Oh, I hope you are feeling better soon. It is no wonder that you have caught a virus. Just take it easy, if you can, and look after yourself.ReplyCancel

  • Sylvia JohnsonDecember 6, 2010 - 10:36 am

    Sorry you’re not up to par. I haven’t been sick for 3 years and twice in the last month I have been puney. I am sure your anniversary was a hard day for you. Keep up your spirits the best you can. God will see you through all of this. Lean upon him for your strength.
    Hugs and prayers,
    SylviaReplyCancel

  • ChristineDecember 6, 2010 - 10:38 am

    Sorry to hear that you do not feel good. I know how you feel because I have had a sore throat for the past two days. Take care of yourself.

    Your Sister in ChristReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterDecember 6, 2010 - 10:54 am

    Oh Bummer, I have been waiting to get hit with something, seems like every year at this time I catch something, especially being around the kids at church your bound to catch something, hope your body can fight it off quickly and you can get back at it.
    Take careReplyCancel

  • Carol FroehlichDecember 6, 2010 - 11:01 am

    Never stop counting those Anniversary years. He may not be with you physically, but he is spiritually and will always be your Love.

    Sorry you aren’t feeling well. Hang in there friend.ReplyCancel

  • crystalDecember 6, 2010 - 11:07 am

    Hope you will feel better soon Becca, please be gentle with yourself and allow yourself the rest that you need.
    HugsReplyCancel

  • Nancy R GrimesDecember 6, 2010 - 11:16 am

    Hang in there. The holidays must be an extremely difficult time for you. I hope you can feel hugged by all of the prayers being sent your way. You’ve been an inspiration for so many of us. Take good care of yourself.ReplyCancel

  • MarisaDecember 6, 2010 - 11:17 am

    Climb into bed with a good book, a warm cup of tea with honey in it and let your body rest and heal. We’ll be here whenever you are up to posting. May God’s loving arms continue to envelop you with His all encompassing love (((hugs))).ReplyCancel

  • RebekkaDecember 6, 2010 - 11:19 am

    Take care of yourself. hugs :)ReplyCancel

  • Judy MillerDecember 6, 2010 - 11:24 am

    Oddly enough, the winter my DH died, everyone got sick but me. I often wonder if it was because I was in a deep state of shock. His death was the result of a freak accident.
    Take care of yourself and get well soon.ReplyCancel

  • LindaDecember 6, 2010 - 11:39 am

    Tis the season for sharing, but unfortunately that includes various virsuses like the common cold. At the first sign of not feeling good, I always take an Airborne (orange flavor for me) which was developed by a teacher and is available at Walmart and other stores. I sure hope you feel better soon.ReplyCancel

  • Sandy WhalenDecember 6, 2010 - 11:53 am

    feel better soon! We have it here too! :( Not fun. Remember each milestone date with pleasure of the years you shared. I so enjoy your cards and ideas and thank you for sharing them with all of us.ReplyCancel

  • JessicaDecember 6, 2010 - 12:09 pm

    Hey Becca, my sweetie rarely gets what’s going around either. But he too is being felled by some sort of bug, I’ll hazard a guess, and st that tomorrow will be the day he stays home from work. When he does get sick, it’s usually very sick, and a real bear! I hope you don’t get real sick, and you recuperate quickly
    Becca, each time a special day comes along, remember the times you and he celebrated them together. It might help you get through the day. Each time a ‘first’ comes, it will be hard. But the next time, it’s not quite as hard. You’re in my prayers.
    HugsReplyCancel

  • CandyDecember 6, 2010 - 12:12 pm

    Feel better soon! I too am starting to sneeze and sneeze and I have so much to do…even painting my son’s room before he arrives from college…what did I get myself into?ReplyCancel

  • Cathie - Ontario, CanadaDecember 6, 2010 - 12:14 pm

    Hi Becca,

    Oh the joys of the season! We have had several runs of colds, stomach flues and such. My 18 year old daughter is home sick today with the same thing as you Becca.

    Wow, to hear that you would have celebrated your 29th Wedding Anniversary is quite a landmark. I hope you celebrated that day as your spirits and souls will forever be connected, I truly believe that.

    I’m just watching to see how much snow we will be receiving, they have displayed warnings and watches since last night and they said it will continue into Tuesday! We received around 20 cm of snow in the last couple of days and more on the way.

    Take care of yourself, glad to just hear from you. Get lots of rest and take some time to get strong again.

    Blessing to you as always,

    CathieReplyCancel

  • TatankyDecember 6, 2010 - 12:35 pm

    Hope you’ll feel better soon :DReplyCancel

  • miluDecember 6, 2010 - 12:49 pm

    I am not surprised u r getting sick
    stress can do that to u
    u have been through a lot but the Lord will sustain you and uplift you my friend
    I will continue to keep u in prayer
    Love,
    **Milu**ReplyCancel

  • Kay G.December 6, 2010 - 12:52 pm

    Becca, take care and hope you are feeling better soon.ReplyCancel

  • yogiDecember 6, 2010 - 1:12 pm

    get better soon BeccaReplyCancel

  • Robyn JosephsDecember 6, 2010 - 1:15 pm

    Love and healing Light to you.
    Don’t push it( free advice)
    blessings,
    RobynReplyCancel

  • TeresaDecember 6, 2010 - 1:21 pm

    well my dear – thx for the update but get ready for it because stress will make havoc with your normal routines for a while. I know this first yr will be a yr of firsts for everything . Sorry your 1st “first” was so close to John’s passing and it was a biggie. Just know we are still standing in the gap for as long as you need us love ya TReplyCancel

  • Bert RiveraDecember 6, 2010 - 1:28 pm

    Hope you feel better. Happy anniversary. I am just making my Christmas cards and have not even decorated anything nor have I bought a single gift. I think I am behind!ReplyCancel

  • Karen DuncanDecember 6, 2010 - 2:27 pm

    Hope you’re feeling better soon. Take care of yourself with all that you’ve gone through recently.ReplyCancel

  • chrisdDecember 6, 2010 - 3:41 pm

    Herbal tea with honey and Minestrone Soup does the trick for me… feel better soon. Sending you prayers and a big cyber hug.ReplyCancel

  • LouiseDecember 6, 2010 - 3:50 pm

    Hope you feel better soon. You’re in my prayers.ReplyCancel

  • Vicky SchmidtDecember 6, 2010 - 4:39 pm

    Becca,
    Don’t worry about posting, just take care of yourself. Stress can cause a lot of problems. So just do what is important to you & skip the rest.
    Get plenty of rest. Will be praying for you.
    With love, Vicky SReplyCancel

  • KelleyDecember 6, 2010 - 4:45 pm

    You have gone through so much it is not surprising you got a bug. Listen to your body, rest when it starts to protest, not when you have time!

    Hope you had a day of good memories Saturday. You know where John is and will see him again. What a wonderful gift God has given.

    Thank you for not mentioning how many days until Christmas!ReplyCancel

  • Merrily SchulzDecember 6, 2010 - 5:26 pm

    I know you will kick this, you are the strongest womanI know. John is with you everyday and that in it self helps. Just know that we love you, and your in our prayers.ReplyCancel

  • Linda B.December 6, 2010 - 6:10 pm

    Hope you feel better soon, and take care of yourself.ReplyCancel

  • MazDecember 6, 2010 - 6:25 pm

    Hi Becca!
    I pray you get over that nasty flu soon. You have had lots of advice so I won’t give you more except to say just rest. Standing in the gap for you.
    Hugs MazReplyCancel

  • Janet CastleDecember 6, 2010 - 6:31 pm

    Hi Becca,
    Hope you feel a-okay and soon….want you to enjoy the beautiful Christmas music of the season and bask in the love surronding you from friends, family, and Internet card persons – like me! LOL
    Hugs,
    Jan CastleReplyCancel

  • Janet CastleDecember 6, 2010 - 6:32 pm

    Oops, sorry for the typo…thats surrounding you…remember, you are loved!
    Jan CastleReplyCancel

  • Susan HoganDecember 6, 2010 - 6:54 pm

    Do hope you are feeling better soon – don’t let the cold get you down! Take care, and best wishesReplyCancel

  • AnneDecember 6, 2010 - 7:06 pm

    Hi Becca

    So sorry to hear that you’re coming down with something. Be kind to yourself and take care.

    We won’t forsake you if you’re quiet. We’ll be standing right beside you and we know we’ll be in for a treat when you recover!

    Remembering you in thought and prayer.

    Hugs
    Anne (UK) xReplyCancel

  • Candy MillsDecember 6, 2010 - 7:29 pm

    Hi Becca,
    Yes it was only a matter of time.
    Rest and get well my dear.
    I will wish you Happy Anniversary just the same.
    I love you and wish I could put my arms around you and help……..
    Hugs, CandyReplyCancel

  • LisaDecember 6, 2010 - 7:35 pm

    Well, I hope you feel better! I would hope that you still celebrate your anniversary, only this time with a warm blanket, some chicken noodle soup and maybe your kids around with you. It is that time of year for that pesky cold virus, they love to find comfort in us!!!
    hearts and hugs…ReplyCancel

  • Debby WaltersDecember 6, 2010 - 8:50 pm

    Sorry to hear you are feeling under the weather, but perhaps this is just a great opportunity to stay in your jammies and just rest and do completely what you feel like doing, if only watching the boob tube. Prayers for speedy recovery and hope your family is spoiling you…hugs from a distance,ReplyCancel

  • Wanda MDecember 6, 2010 - 8:51 pm

    That stuff is crazy this year. Drink hot tea if you can…stay warm…Keeping you close in thought and prayers…hugs…Wanda MReplyCancel

  • Stephanie WDecember 6, 2010 - 11:33 pm

    I’m so sorry to hear you’re feeling lousy. Hope you’re soon feeling much better.ReplyCancel

  • Deebi27December 7, 2010 - 12:24 am

    Good to hear from you, Becca…stay warm…I’m trying to do the same…Ugh…I _____ cold weather. I bet you can fill this one in! Hope you are feeling better soom!ReplyCancel

  • Billie ADecember 7, 2010 - 12:41 am

    Tis the season for the flu bug sorry to hear your not feeling well and hope your are back to your wonderful creations soon. Relax and thanks for letting us know why your have been missing in action. Really love your work and your beautiful cards. I need to get mine out soon…ReplyCancel

  • Patty W.December 7, 2010 - 12:41 am

    Hi Becca, I’m sorry to hear that you’re feeling bad!! I’m sure your anniversary was a day mixed with beautiful memories and gratitude for the 29 wonderful years you shared together, and such an unbelievable loneliness for your John. I hope you still feel his presence close to you. I pray you feel better soon and the Lord heal your heart. We care! Please take good care of yourself. Sending you love and hugs and blessings! Patty W.ReplyCancel

  • CherylDecember 7, 2010 - 9:51 am

    It is Tuesday morning as I write this. I hope your cold is on a slide out of your system by now. Healing thoughts and prayers are coming your way.ReplyCancel

  • Sue (suen)December 7, 2010 - 10:46 am

    Becca–I’m sorry to hear you’re not feeling well. Take care of yourself and we’ll be here, looking forward to what you create when you’re feeling up to it! Hugs.ReplyCancel

  • Linda BandowDecember 7, 2010 - 4:02 pm

    Becca: I hope you haven’t caught the mega-cold that has hit the Midwest….I have had this for over a month….still coughing and hoarse. Take care of yourself sweetie…..Ludens’ Honey Lemon drops still work best.ReplyCancel

  • CharlieDKDecember 7, 2010 - 4:38 pm

    A bit late – but here’s wishing you a speedy recovery. A cold this time of year can be difficult to get rid off – hot tea and honey – it helps my throat (did I spell that OK – if not sorry – I am Danish remember) anytime. Happy 29th to you and your sweetie in Heaven – many lovely years together – but not as many as you had deserved.ReplyCancel

  • AndreaDecember 7, 2010 - 11:07 pm

    Becca

    I just read your post from the 5th my wedding anniversery was last Thursday one day before yours we celebrated 38 years. Happy belated anniversery like others have said John is still with you in sprit.

    Hugs

    AndreaReplyCancel

  • cynthia beynonDecember 8, 2010 - 3:55 pm

    BECCA BECCA IT IS SO NICE TO SEE YOUR NAME AGAIN AND TO SEE THE BEAUTIFUL CARDS. I KNOW ITS A HARD TIME BUT JUST KEEP
    WORKING. YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS AND WILL BE
    FOR QUITE A WHILE. ALSO LOVED THE RED AND WHILE CHRISTMAS
    CARDS. THANK YOU FOR WHAT YOU ARE DOING AT THE TIME IN YOUR
    LIFE.
    CYNTHIAReplyCancel

  • TeresaDecember 8, 2010 - 10:03 pm

    Sending you Blessings, Love, Wellness & the spirit of Family.
    Get well and know you are loved.ReplyCancel

  • Theresa LeonardDecember 9, 2010 - 9:16 am

    I hope you are feeling better. The stress of everything brings on those scratchy throats and all. Thank you for your inspiration and beautiful and uplifting spirit. Sending you love….ReplyCancel

  • Susan GDecember 9, 2010 - 6:58 pm

    Stress always makes us wide open to disease and illness as it lowers our immune system.

    Please relax, and let your kids care for you, do not worry about the blog or anything. Your health is more important.

    I am sick right now myself, with what sounds like the same thing…stuffy, body aches etc.

    In fact I am heading back to the couch…hope you are also!
    Gentle hugs,
    SusanReplyCancel
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