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 Hi there friends!  I hope you are having a glorious day.  I’m puttering around trying to get caught up on some things, spending time with the family and just wanted to pop in to let you all know the blog candy was claimed but the punch is still up for grabs.  I picked another number through random. org and will keep my fingers crossed that  someone can produce the six words  :-)  I’m hoping I did not make it to difficult.

 

 

 

 

So, random.org picked 242.  Jeannie if you can reach out to me through my contact page with the six words, the punch is yours.  Don’t despair – if not claimed, I’ll keep on trying, just stay tuned!!

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  • Kelly MassmanMay 23, 2010 - 11:23 am

    a little too difficult… :-)ReplyCancel

  • EarlineMay 23, 2010 - 11:48 am

    If she does not get it I hope my name is draw nextReplyCancel

  • Amy HadleyMay 23, 2010 - 11:56 am

    not too difficult for your faithful followers, hehe :)ReplyCancel

  • MareMay 23, 2010 - 12:03 pm

    That means I still have a chance. Yahoo.ReplyCancel

  • ColoradoMay 23, 2010 - 12:25 pm

    No… not too difficult at all. I have the six words sitting here waiting if I would have been the lucky one! LOL!!ReplyCancel

  • ShawnaMay 23, 2010 - 12:36 pm

    I have the words! I have the words!!!!ReplyCancel

  • DonnaMay 23, 2010 - 12:55 pm

    Pick me! Pick me!ReplyCancel

  • JeannieMay 23, 2010 - 1:38 pm

    Hi Becca! I just sent my message to you through the contact form now! I never win anything so this is truly exciting!ReplyCancel

  • Elaine MooreMay 23, 2010 - 2:20 pm

    Wish I had received all the posts – only got the first word – and the next post I received, it was all over….sighReplyCancel

  • MarisaMay 23, 2010 - 2:39 pm

    I was going to say pick me, pick me because I have the words, but alas I see the prize has been claimed. Thanks again for the chance to win some goodies. Hope your hubby’s cataract surgery is healing up nicely. My mom had it done and is doing fabulously well so trust your hubby will have great vision shortly :DReplyCancel

  • CYNTHIA BEYNONMay 23, 2010 - 4:57 pm

    BECCA BECCA ANOTHER PRIZE I DID NOT WIN. WONDER WHEN MY
    TIME WILL COME ALONG. RIGHT NOW YOUR CARDS ARE PRIZE ENOUGH

    CYNTHIAReplyCancel

  • TeelaMay 23, 2010 - 5:30 pm

    I have the words too!ReplyCancel

  • ReneeMay 23, 2010 - 7:34 pm

    Hi Becca,

    How does one play the game to find the words to win the prize? I just signed up for your blog and am really interested in playing.

    LOVE YOUR CARDS!!!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • janeyMay 23, 2010 - 7:48 pm

    I was jumping up and down saying, PICK ME ! waving my hand (remember how we would do that in 1st grade? :-0 ) – then I saw that Jeannie was the lucky one today. Congratulations, Jeannie!ReplyCancel

  • JeannieMay 23, 2010 - 8:05 pm

    Thanks Janey! I was so excited to have been picked and thank goodness I was gathering the words every day! Just proves you never know! I just hope my contact us form emails got to Becca okay. :) I’m a goofball, I emailed 3 times through the form to make sure she got my response with the 6 words hehe! :)ReplyCancel

  • RufusMay 23, 2010 - 8:44 pm

    Congrats, Jeannie. That’s a great punch and I know that you’re gonna love it. Nice to see so much excitement! I’m not at all jealous ~ well, at least not a whole lot! Thanks for the chance Becca.
    R/ReplyCancel

  • JeannieMay 23, 2010 - 9:09 pm

    Thanks Rufus!ReplyCancel

  • SandyMay 23, 2010 - 10:40 pm

    i want to win !!! lolReplyCancel

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Hi there!!  Well, I’m ready for the graduates!  When I sat down to play I wanted a gatefold kind of card to put in my bag of tricks for when I need graduates card quickly.  These are simple – they are made with a 12" x 6" piece of paper that is scored at 2", 4", 8" and 10" for the gatefold.  Just to keep things simple I used double sided paper.  Both of these are made with the For the Graduate set from Our Daily Bread Designs.

The first one is intended for a female and the second one is more on the masculine side but could be given to a female also :-)  I covered my bases. 

I put a pocket on the inside to hold a little bit of cash.  This could easily be modified to hold a gift card instead. 

Since all the paper is double sided, it doesn’t look bad from behind either.

The size on both is 4 1/2" wide by 5 1/2" tall. 

Card Recipe:  Masculine Card
Stamps:  Our Daily Bread Designs – For the Graduate
Paper:  K & Company – Brookfield
Ink:  Versafine Sepia
Accessories: Spellbinders™ Labels Five, Spellbinders™ Mega Ovals LG, Spellbinders™ Fancy Tags, Spellbinders™ Doodle Parts,
Card Recipe:  Feminine Card
Stamps:  Our Daily Bread Designs – For the Graduate
Paper:  K & Company – McKenna
Ink:  Versafine Sepia
Accessories: Spellbinders™ Labels Four, Spellbinders™ Mega Ovals LG, Spellbinders™ Fancy Tags, Spellbinders™ Doodle Parts,

 
 Have a great weekend friends!

 

 

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  • DebMay 22, 2010 - 6:00 am

    Beautiful, Becca! What a great way to present this graduation present! ;)ReplyCancel

  • Shelly CameronMay 22, 2010 - 6:11 am

    AAAA! I love the pocket! Now I can finish mine up! You do great work girl!ReplyCancel

  • Beth GrecoMay 22, 2010 - 6:13 am

    These are so pretty! I’d like to give this a try. The top part says the paper is 12×6 but the finished card size is 51/2… so just trim it down? I love how you find such creative ways to use your nesties! Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Magi DuncanMay 22, 2010 - 6:13 am

    Becca, This is one of the neatest ideas for a quick, elegant, meaningful card! I have not done cards with this type of fold before, but I love it! Thanks for always sharing your creative ideas . . .ReplyCancel

  • RebekkaMay 22, 2010 - 6:16 am

    These are gorgeous,you come up with the greatest ideas..ReplyCancel

  • MichelleMay 22, 2010 - 6:18 am

    Great idea for a graduation card. Love the fold. Beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • Carol RMay 22, 2010 - 6:26 am

    Beautiful and clever card with the money holder inside.ReplyCancel

  • TeelaMay 22, 2010 - 6:28 am

    Ow wow! This is such a great card!ReplyCancel

  • BeckyMay 22, 2010 - 6:30 am

    Cute cards. I am going to my craft room to make some now. Love the idea of the pocket inside for cash. Thanks for the great ideas.ReplyCancel

  • Jessica B.May 22, 2010 - 6:51 am

    these are beautiful! love this idea!!ReplyCancel

  • chrisdMay 22, 2010 - 6:59 am

    What beautiful gift cards. Thanks for yet another great idea.ReplyCancel

  • CharletteMay 22, 2010 - 7:05 am

    Wow these cards are just beautiful. I have some graduation cards to make and I’ll be doing them this way. The pocket inside is wonderful. Thanks so much for sharing. You just amaze me!ReplyCancel

  • JoycekkMay 22, 2010 - 7:06 am

    I absolutely love them! This is a favorite scripture of mine, too! Wow! Your work is awesome! Keep ’em coming!ReplyCancel

  • kraftychicMay 22, 2010 - 7:19 am

    Absolutely stunning!ReplyCancel

  • EarlineMay 22, 2010 - 7:27 am

    Wonder Ideal this is so prettyReplyCancel

  • Michel EMay 22, 2010 - 7:29 am

    Great cards.ReplyCancel

  • Kay McBrideMay 22, 2010 - 7:29 am

    those are very nice i m sure anyone would love to have them.ReplyCancel

  • WillowMay 22, 2010 - 7:57 am

    Those are really pretty!! Hope hubby is doing well!!ReplyCancel

  • SandraMay 22, 2010 - 8:00 am

    wow …. simple you say!
    wonderful Becca!
    SandraReplyCancel

  • neenie40May 22, 2010 - 8:07 am

    Just what I needed! A grandson is graduating at this very moment and the surgeon who did my back surgery 2 weeks ago refused to give permission for me to attend (an hour away)! I like the inside pocket. Thanks for sharing. Beautiful work as always. Guess I NEED the mega oval ???ReplyCancel

  • Lisa SturgillMay 22, 2010 - 8:10 am

    Fantastic cards!!! I have to get busy myself! Love this idea, especially the middle section! Thanks for sharing!

    *hugs*
    Lisa :)ReplyCancel

  • ChinnuMay 22, 2010 - 8:34 am

    Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! Have to try these. Thanks for sharing!ReplyCancel

  • MarcieMay 22, 2010 - 8:47 am

    Lucky gratuates!!!! That’s all I have to say. Beautiful cards even if they didn’t have money in them. Love the paper.
    MarcieReplyCancel

  • Bev J.May 22, 2010 - 8:49 am

    Those are both such nice cards=pretty too. Love the design you used. tfsReplyCancel

  • EdnaMay 22, 2010 - 9:19 am

    Beautiful card and love all the variations for it. Thanks for sharing. EdnaReplyCancel

  • DawnMay 22, 2010 - 9:23 am

    Wow! So lovely!
    Your talent is beyond words.
    Thank you so much for sharing.
    Hugs, DawnReplyCancel

  • NatalieMay 22, 2010 - 9:39 am

    Hi Becca
    I find your cards STUNNING and especially those with the scriptures I find very inspiring. I’ve tried some, but it does not come close to yours, but a least I try!
    God bless and keep up the good work.ReplyCancel

  • MarisaMay 22, 2010 - 9:42 am

    Great cards, Becca. Love the different nesties you used on them.ReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterMay 22, 2010 - 10:18 am

    Oh Wow these are fantastic, love the idea for giving money or a gift card, great verse for it too!ReplyCancel

  • janeyMay 22, 2010 - 10:31 am

    I am getting ready to make a few graduation cards, so your creations come at the perfect time. So pretty!

    Thanks, Becca !ReplyCancel

  • Marianne AdamMay 22, 2010 - 11:20 am

    Gorgeous! I loooove your art!ReplyCancel

  • IdaMay 22, 2010 - 11:39 am

    Wow these are just fabulous!ReplyCancel

  • KarenMay 22, 2010 - 11:45 am

    What a wonderful pair of cards. I have grandchildren all over the U.S. and am always on the lookout for a different way to enclose money in cards for birthdays and special ocassions.

    Thanks for another great idea!ReplyCancel

  • SuMay 22, 2010 - 11:54 am

    These are awesome, thanks for sharing them with us!ReplyCancel

  • Mindy BaxterMay 22, 2010 - 12:15 pm

    Becca, this is adorable. I love all of the elegant swirls and dies. Beautiful card! HugsReplyCancel

  • Linda C.May 22, 2010 - 12:19 pm

    Brilliant!! It’s 2 treasures in one!ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisMay 22, 2010 - 12:51 pm

    Both of these cards are beautiful Becca. Very creative in styling too. Beautifully embellished and I love both DP’s. K & CO. always makes the prettiest DP don’t they. As always Becca. TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • PatiMay 22, 2010 - 1:06 pm

    Beautiful cards, love that paper used. Gatefold, even the single flap style would be a great way to use and to show off double sided paper! I always hate to cover up the other side when used on regular cards. Thanks for the great ideas Becca! I’ll have to try this soon, I need to make some quick cards and I’m liking this idea alot! : )ReplyCancel

  • Mary R.May 22, 2010 - 1:21 pm

    Ohhhhhh, Becca, those cards are beautiful. The paper is exquisite. And, that is an excellent idea for the money/gift card. I love gatefold cards.

    MaryReplyCancel

  • NancyMay 22, 2010 - 1:38 pm

    Beautiful cards for the graduates. The card front is soooo pretty and i love the pocket you made for the inside. You arre so clever!ReplyCancel

  • Lori AragonMay 22, 2010 - 2:10 pm

    LOVE it!!! Just in time as I need a graduation card next week : ) Thanks, Becca!
    Love and hugs ~
    LoriReplyCancel

  • Teresa CMay 22, 2010 - 4:37 pm

    I love these cards! They are both beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • MickieMay 22, 2010 - 4:52 pm

    OH BECCA, this or just fantastic and you have given me some great ideas. Off to play. LOLReplyCancel

  • Jean McGeeMay 22, 2010 - 5:07 pm

    Very, very pretty. I like the little change to make one feminine and the masculine. I just finished putting together my graduation cards for ths year but I like the idea of the money holder. Our children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren receive cash/checks from us for their special occasions so that pocket idea will come in handy. Thanks for another neat idea.
    Jean McGeeReplyCancel

  • KimMay 22, 2010 - 7:11 pm

    These are awesome. So is your work as usual.ReplyCancel

  • emilyMay 22, 2010 - 7:14 pm

    Clever idea! And just in time for graduations…
    Thanks for sharing! :o)ReplyCancel

  • Theresa HarrisMay 22, 2010 - 7:45 pm

    Beautiful Becca! TFS.ReplyCancel

  • janeyMay 22, 2010 - 8:17 pm

    Becca, I forgot to ask about the edge punch used on the masculine card. It’s a neat way to have the ends of the borders. Just curious.

    Thanks.ReplyCancel

  • GinnyMay 22, 2010 - 8:47 pm

    These took my breath away. Wow.ReplyCancel

  • Gloria WestermanMay 22, 2010 - 9:06 pm

    This is so pretty….and very clever….I will have to case these for sure…..awesome…thank youReplyCancel

  • Regina NMay 22, 2010 - 10:12 pm

    These card are really beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • JeannieMay 22, 2010 - 10:18 pm

    Wonderful Designs Becca!

    In the last week or so, I had a quest to start at the very beginning of your blog posts in 08 and read/view all of your previously posted work and I HAVE to tell you…I have yet to find a card that I don’t like! :) Your work truly inspires and motivates me to become better. Thank you for sharing!ReplyCancel

  • BarbaraMay 22, 2010 - 10:29 pm

    I love these cards and layout . I have no graduates in my future, but these will work for a variety of occasionsReplyCancel

  • LilianaMay 22, 2010 - 11:29 pm

    Oh my god!! like always, your cards are really really beautiful, I love them .. I am so happy when I visit your blog!!ReplyCancel

  • Jacquelyn A.May 23, 2010 - 9:57 am

    Becca these are beautiful (as always)and can be used for any monetary gift occasion.ReplyCancel

  • CarmenMay 23, 2010 - 10:26 am

    Your cards are beautiful! I have just ordered some stamp sets from Daily Bread and can’t wait until they arrive! So excited!ReplyCancel

  • pam barkerMay 23, 2010 - 4:15 pm

    Beautiful cards love the colors and sayings! Great job Becca!
    PamReplyCancel

  • Charlotte KemsleyMay 24, 2010 - 4:21 am

    Such beautiful cards, as usual:-) It is always a pleasure to visit your blog and see your latest creations – thanks for sharing. Best wishes, Charlotte K.ReplyCancel

  • Miss GMay 24, 2010 - 10:00 am

    Becca

    Thank you so much these cards are right on time, I had been looking for a great graduate card and of course you have provided a beautiful card AGAIN!!! Keep working your gift…

    Prayfully your hubby’s is progessing as scheduled. Be blessed!!ReplyCancel

  • Ruth S.May 24, 2010 - 5:09 pm

    This is a beautiful card!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am in cardmaking please post how you make it. I not very good yet but you are simply wonderful. Check everyday to see what you have in store for us. God BlessReplyCancel

  • KelleyMay 25, 2010 - 11:03 pm

    Wow, what a great idea!! Love these!ReplyCancel

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Good evening friends!  It was wildly fun to watch your responses come in for favorites songs.  I’ve picked a winner for the blog candy but be sure to stay with me to the end of the post for all the blah, blah, blah :-)  Today I have a simple card to share.  It’s made with one of the new Our Daily Bread Designs sets and is called God’s Hands.  I wanted to use my Spellbinders Inverted Circles and decided to use them to make a layered frame with a circle inset.  The card is flat on the outside and simply recedes to the inside with frames.  

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Our Daily Bread Designs – God’s Hands
Paper:  Marcella Kay – Sophie, White 130lb Cardstock – Xpedx
Ink:  Versafine – Onyx Black
Accessories:  Spellbinders™ Classic Inverted Circles SM, Spellbinders™ Standard Circle SM, Spellbinders™ Fancy Tags, Spellbinders™ Polka Dot Frame (Used inside), Ribbon, Zva Creative Pearls

Alrighty now to move on to the good stuff.    For the Blog Candy I used Random.org to come up with a winning number and it gave me Number 182 that matches a comment made by Billie A.

 

 

 

 

 Billie, please reach out to me through my contact page at the top of my blog within 48 hours and give me your mailing address.  If you can include the six words that make up the bonus and can include them when you contact me with your mailing address, you’ll win that lovely punch!!   The rest of you should keep those words because if Billie didn’t play that part of Double Play, I’ll pick a new name through random.org to see if they have the six words to win the punch :-)

Thanks for stoping by!!

 

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  • AnneMay 21, 2010 - 2:43 am

    Am I really the first?!

    Hope dh is continuing to improve.

    Love that scripture. Love that card!

    Bless you, Becca.

    Hugs
    Anne (UK)ReplyCancel

  • LindaMay 21, 2010 - 3:00 am

    Congrats to Billie…love the recessed layers on that stunning card Becca. Yumm!ReplyCancel

  • Lori AragonMay 21, 2010 - 3:11 am

    Such a beautiful verse and card : ) LOVE those pearls and your gorgeous bow! Oh… congratulations Billie!!!
    Love and hugs ~
    LoriReplyCancel

  • Mal MooreMay 21, 2010 - 3:49 am

    Card is beautiful.
    Congratulations to Billy A (I am green with envy)ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisMay 21, 2010 - 3:51 am

    Your card is beautiful Becca, the Lord’s hand just popped out at me love the verse too. Somehow your card is simple yet elegant. Thank you for my daily dose of AH. Congratulations! to Billie enjoy your goodies. Hope your sweetie is feeling better. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • janeyMay 21, 2010 - 4:20 am

    The card is so pretty and I appreciate your sharing the details. Just one question. Is that cotton floss under the tag?

    Congratulations, Billie!ReplyCancel

  • SandraMay 21, 2010 - 4:40 am

    that is wonderful! You really know how to do beautiful things with your Spellbinders dies!
    SandraReplyCancel

  • teelaMay 21, 2010 - 4:56 am

    I NEEDED to see that card this morning. Thank you for your encouragement through your lovely creations!ReplyCancel

  • BeckyMay 21, 2010 - 5:38 am

    Becca, It is a beautiful card. Love the verse also. We need to remember it. You always do a great job. ThanksReplyCancel

  • Nadine BaileyMay 21, 2010 - 5:59 am

    That is a beautiful card. I appreciate the encouraging words and beautiful creations.ReplyCancel

  • Gloria WestermanMay 21, 2010 - 6:15 am

    This is so elegant……and I love the image of Gods hand reaching out to you with this wonderful saying…thank you for sharing…ReplyCancel

  • Carol RMay 21, 2010 - 6:28 am

    What a beautiful card. I love the pattern paper and the inverted circle frame.ReplyCancel

  • RebekkaMay 21, 2010 - 6:32 am

    Beautiful card Becca, love the window and pearls.ReplyCancel

  • Patsy BocookMay 21, 2010 - 9:20 am

    Oh, Becca, this card is beyond beautiful. I was so touched spiritually by this card – it made me remember that our names are written on His nail-scarred hands, that He holds us in the palm of His Hands no matter what. So many people will be ministered to through your lovely creation.ReplyCancel

  • DebraKMay 21, 2010 - 9:26 am

    VERY pretty! Look at all those pearls! That must take you forever to glue them all in a circle like that! Thanks for the link to where you get your pearls. :)ReplyCancel

  • JudyMay 21, 2010 - 10:17 am

    Wow Becca this is a truely amazing card. Everything fits together so perfectly. I will just have to get that stamp set to add to my many others. Oh of course the paper to. Please let me know where I can purchase that. Thank you.
    Congradulations to Billie !!! Have fun with all the cool stuff.
    God Bless, JudyReplyCancel

  • pam barkerMay 21, 2010 - 12:27 pm

    Becca your cards are always breath taking!

    Thanks for sharing
    PamReplyCancel

  • Linda C.May 21, 2010 - 1:26 pm

    WOW! This is one powerful & encouraging piece of artwork!ReplyCancel

  • MehrllMay 21, 2010 - 1:53 pm

    You undoubtably have the most beautiful cards that I have seen. I love the way you use the scriptures in your cards. Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • AndreaAMay 21, 2010 - 1:58 pm

    Becca this card is beautiful as always.
    as for the verse it was a good one for me today.
    I have seen those spellbinder but was looking at them in a different light.
    Now I must go back and get these.
    Thanks, You blogs is my very favorite blog.ReplyCancel

  • RufusMay 21, 2010 - 2:41 pm

    Congrats to Billie. Becca, your card is lovely as usual. I like the recessed look. Love all the pearls and the floss (?) anchoring the tag.
    R/ReplyCancel

  • Elaine MooreMay 21, 2010 - 3:26 pm

    I’m having the most awful time receiving your posts….I received the post with the first word (Hope) – watched for the next one to show up – and this post was it. Everything between “hope” and todays blog never showed up…..sigh.ReplyCancel

  • JacquiMay 21, 2010 - 4:03 pm

    That is a gorgeous card Becca. Truly beautiful. I love the little pearls on it…really sets it off. Your work is so inspiring. thank you.

    Oh and congrats to Billie too…enjoy your goodies :)ReplyCancel

  • Linda CMay 21, 2010 - 4:23 pm

    I love that card!!! It is so delicate looking. I was wondering, under the “Fancy Tag” there was something that looked like thread or pink cord? Could you tell me what that is? This card is just precious. Thank you for sharing your talents. Congratulations to Billie A. My best to your hubby as well. Linda C.ReplyCancel

  • Marion (Australia)May 21, 2010 - 7:10 pm

    Hi Becca,
    I love this card and the way you have used the Spellbinder nesties.
    I particularly love the verse stamp.
    Beautiful layout.
    Hugs MarionReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterMay 22, 2010 - 7:54 am

    Wow that is so cool, love the framing and the ribbon placement!ReplyCancel

  • KelleyMay 25, 2010 - 11:06 pm

    Gorgeous! Love that bow!ReplyCancel
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