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I just had to share this list….I came across it several months ago and was saving it for the new year.  I’m not the author but have found it posted in several places and this evening, I’m sharing it with you :)

1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.

2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Buy a lock if you have to.

3. Buy a DVR.  Tape your late night shows and get more sleep.

4. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, "My purpose is to__________ _ today."

5. Live with the 3 E’s — Energy, Enthusiasm, Empathy.

6. Watch more movies, play more games and read more books than you did in 2008.

7. Make time to practice meditation, yoga, tai chi, and prayer. They provide us with daily fuel for our busy lives.

8. Spend more time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6.

9. Dream more while you are awake.

10. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.

11. Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds & walnuts.

12. Try to make at least three people smile each day.

13. Clear your clutter from your house, your car, your desk and let new and flowing energy into your life.

14. Don’t waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.

15. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn.  Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.

16. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out charge card.

17. Smile and laugh more. It will keep the energy vampires away.

18. Life isn’t fair, but it’s still good.

19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

20. Don’t take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

21. You don’t have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

22. Make peace with your past so it won’t screw up the present.

23. Don’t compare your life to others’. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

24. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, and wear the fancy lingerie (not you guys.) Don’t save it for a special occasion. Today is special.

25. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.

26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: "In five years, will this matter?"

27. Forgive everyone for everything.

28. What other people think of you is none of your business.

29. Time heals almost everything. Give it time, time.

30. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

31. Your job won’t take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.

32. Get rid of anything that isn’t useful, beautiful or joyful.

33. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

34. The best is yet to come.

35. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

36. Do the right thing!

37. Call your family often.

38. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements: "I am thankful for __________." Today I accomplished _________.

39. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.

40. Enjoy the ride. Remember that this is not Disney World and you certainly don’t want a fast pass. You only have one ride through life so make the most of it and enjoy the ride.

May your troubles be less, May your blessings be more. And may nothing but happiness come through your door!

 

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  • kimJanuary 9, 2009 - 5:17 am

    Perfect!ReplyCancel

  • NorineJanuary 9, 2009 - 5:34 am

    thanks so much these are rules to live by for sure
    Hugs
    NorineReplyCancel

  • ShirleyJanuary 9, 2009 - 5:54 am

    Thanks so much for the list……… I am at a place in my life where I really needed it.ReplyCancel

  • RoseJanuary 9, 2009 - 6:24 am

    I just read your tips and they are very powerful and something everyone should read. I am giving a copy to all my friends.
    Thanks I needed that.ReplyCancel

  • DianeJanuary 9, 2009 - 7:01 am

    Becca,
    LOVE IT!!!!!!!

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • jami {sgtStamper}January 9, 2009 - 7:04 am

    Love this!!! So many wonderful tips…the kinds of things we know, but somehow need reminding of.
    hugs, JamiReplyCancel

  • Marcia LuisJanuary 9, 2009 - 7:43 am

    Becca,
    Thank you so very much for sharing these. They were well worth the not only reading them, but finding new ways to face the idea of “Life may not be fair, but it is good,” because God does all things right!ReplyCancel

  • Jerri KayJanuary 9, 2009 - 8:16 am

    A wonderful list Becca, thank you so much for sharing!ReplyCancel

  • JoyJanuary 9, 2009 - 9:01 am

    Oh my goodness!! Did this ever come at the right time for me! Thank you so much for posting this article of wisdom. I believe you sending this was my gift from God for today. You will never know how much you blessed my life! Thank you!ReplyCancel

  • Bev J.January 9, 2009 - 9:04 am

    Thanks, great list-copied and sent to some friends.ReplyCancel

  • Leslie MillerJanuary 9, 2009 - 9:13 am

    Excellent advice!ReplyCancel

  • CindyJanuary 9, 2009 - 10:16 am

    I’ve printed (changed 2006 to 2008) and will post and follow! Great advice, and if we only do several of these per day, we’ll be better for it. Happy New Year!ReplyCancel

  • Karolyn L.January 9, 2009 - 10:41 am

    These tips are fabulous! Just the inspiration I needed to get started on my New Year’s resolutions. Thank you for sharing them.ReplyCancel

  • Janet CastleJanuary 9, 2009 - 11:33 am

    I try to live by “too blessed to be stressed”…because it’s true!
    Thanks,
    JanReplyCancel

  • Linda CrowderJanuary 9, 2009 - 11:41 am

    This is great. I wish you had a link at the foot of your posts that allows one to directly Email your post. I don’t know if your site allows that or not, but it is easy then just to forward one of your posts and not the entire blog. Just an idea as I do this a lot to some of my shut-in friends. It isn’t hard to do it the other way, but some of them do not understand how to scroll down to find the link, etc. I help special people…Just a suggestion, thanks.ReplyCancel

  • Shirley LeeJanuary 9, 2009 - 12:02 pm

    Loved the thoughts you shared. Made a copy of it and posted it in my stamp room and will make some copies for dear friends. Wonderful words to live by.
    Happy New Year!
    Shirley L.
    Roseville, CAReplyCancel

  • Linda BandowJanuary 9, 2009 - 12:12 pm

    Thanks! Becca….I do need to be reminded of many of those things on a daily basis…..y’all can make it a point to spend time with ME as I will be 70 on Sunday. Can’t believe I’ve made it this far.ReplyCancel

  • Rebecca EdnieJanuary 9, 2009 - 1:07 pm

    I have a serious disability and require a lot of sleep. I have a baby who doesn’t sleep well at night so most days are a struggle. Thank you for posting this most positive and encouraging list! Thanks.ReplyCancel

  • Karen RoquetJanuary 9, 2009 - 1:42 pm

    Thanks Becca—-I really needed that today!!ReplyCancel

  • MarilynYJanuary 9, 2009 - 1:51 pm

    YOU are truly a blessing to all. Not only do you have a God given gift of creativity but of sharing. This ‘soul reflecting’ submission fits well in everyone’s life whether rich or poor, sick or well and everything else. Printing this at the beginning of the year is a great time for everyone to reflect and resolve for a better life and year.ReplyCancel

  • Kimmy KJanuary 9, 2009 - 3:56 pm

    What wonderful words to live by:) I’m going to print that out and concentrate on 1 a day. I believe there is always room for improvement:) even as simple as lighting candles I have tons what am I saving them for?ReplyCancel

  • TrishaJanuary 9, 2009 - 6:38 pm

    Awesome. Thank you Beccafor sharing this with us. I intend to share it with friends and family.ReplyCancel

  • Sharon in NEJanuary 9, 2009 - 8:57 pm

    That is wonderful.ReplyCancel

  • MichelleHJanuary 9, 2009 - 9:02 pm

    Thank you for sharing this. I’m keeping the email to re-read and share.ReplyCancel

  • KikoJanuary 9, 2009 - 10:49 pm

    Thanks, Becca. I love this list. I’m going to pick out maybe the top 10 most important to me and put it on my fridge!ReplyCancel

  • MarianJanuary 10, 2009 - 9:52 am

    I have also printed a copy of this and am posting it in my home office/stamping room/sewing room…
    So inspirational…I LOVE your site :)ReplyCancel

  • MarianneJanuary 10, 2009 - 10:41 pm

    Becca, you are amazing! Thanks for sharing this wonderful list. What great rules to live by. I will pass this on and print a copy to hang by my desk at the office!
    PS. I am writing this after the Spellbinders Reveal post. All I can say is WOW!!!ReplyCancel

  • MariaJanuary 11, 2009 - 4:14 pm

    I didn’t want to go to work tomorrow, but now I won’t fear itReplyCancel

  • GladysJanuary 13, 2009 - 3:05 pm

    A friend forwarded this to me and I posted it on my blog!

    Thank you!!ReplyCancel

  • Mimi2sixJanuary 23, 2009 - 12:21 pm

    Thanks for the tips they serve as great reminders to enjoy our God given lives…….I am Blessed,

    Sammie BryantReplyCancel

  • Peggy WFebruary 27, 2009 - 1:28 pm

    OH, if we could do EVERY THING on this list each day, how much better off we would be and the people ‘s lives we touch every day as well. I am very blessed and thank God for His mercy and grace.
    I do have a question for you~~~What do you mean when you say
    “engery vampires”??ReplyCancel

  • DianneNovember 8, 2010 - 3:07 pm

    Thank you so much Becca for posting this list and reminding us how to love and take care of ourselves.

    I intend to print this off to share with my husband and with our children and stepchildren.

    DianneReplyCancel

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Are you keeping up with the Spellbinders excitement?  You, know the 5 year anniversary Blog Frenzy!!!  I’ve stayed up until midnight every night to click over and see what the current Spellbinders Designer is revealing.  Just like for you, it is a surprise for me too – and I’m loving it!!  Just a reminder that we still have a long way to go in this 16 day extravaganza!!  There are prizes every day, and not just one prize, they are progressive.  If you’re coming in mid- conversation here and don’t really know what I’m talking about stop what you’re doing right now and hop over to the Spellbinders website and read about it!  I sure wouldn’t want you to miss out on all the big news and great prizes!

I do have a card to share with you today and I’m so tickled to say that it includes one of the new Nestabilities – Spellbinders Large Classic Inverted Scalloped Squares – S4-196.  If you’ll look carefully at my card, do you see the scallops on the inside of the frame?  Yes indeedy, that is a new die cut.  I’ve tried to get that look with punches before and it’s hit or miss and now I can do it in one fell swoop.  Not only that, but I can put the inverted scallops inside any shape regardless of the contour of the outer edges.  I’ve been so excited about this particular die and there are more surprises to come with this one because it works excellently with the preexisting scalloped squares die cut.  Please note, these fabulous new dies will be shipping early March!

I’m also tickled to share more newly released stamps from Our Daily Bread Designs!  This set is called He Is Risen; it features four sentiments and the image of a cross.  Be sure to pop over to Our Daily Bread Designs to have a look at the set in its entirety.   This is another set where the sentiments have a good deal of variety with some being short and others being longer.  Because of this, you can combine a short and a long sentiment together.  Also the short sentiments will come in handy when making a stamped background!

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Our Daily Bread Designs – He is Risen
Paper:  Design Paper – K&Co., Bazzill, 140lb Strathmore Watercolor Paper, Pergamano
Ink:  Stazon Saddle Brown
Accessories:  Spellbinders Large Classic Inverted Scalloped Squares – S4-196, Ribbon, Bling, Vintage Button
 

Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing the excitement, be sure to come back on January 10th when I preview a new shape that you won’t want to miss!!

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  • lengowJanuary 8, 2009 - 9:59 am

    Always beautiful.

    You are VERY TALENTED WOMAN !!!!

    Salute – Lengow.ReplyCancel

  • jealeoJanuary 8, 2009 - 10:16 am

    Oh My Gosh, that is gorgeous! Beautiful embellishment! You are something else!ReplyCancel

  • Linda EJanuary 8, 2009 - 10:17 am

    Another AMAZING card, Becca. Your vintage bling is beautiful. You always add the most spectacular finishing touches to your cards. It goes without saying that this Nestie is going right on my wish list.ReplyCancel

  • Karen WallaceJanuary 8, 2009 - 10:21 am

    Gorgeous as always, I am so totally excited about the new dies, I just finished making over 100 valentines with the scalloped heart set. Love these things!!!
    Karen WReplyCancel

  • CarolenJanuary 8, 2009 - 10:23 am

    Stunning!ReplyCancel

  • Cindy H.January 8, 2009 - 10:25 am

    Wow, that is gorgeous!! That die will definitely be on my list of must-haves! March, you say ….hmmmm, I guess I’ll just have to keep myself busy stamping, lol. TFSReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)January 8, 2009 - 10:41 am

    Becca,

    Wow, this one is definately on my favorites list from a long list of Becca Feeken cards. It is a good thing that I don’t have to declare just one favorite, they are all so gorgeous. Loveing that inverted scallop die-cut.

    Lisa A.ReplyCancel

  • EvaJanuary 8, 2009 - 10:43 am

    OHhh…another beauty!!! I love the new diecut!!ReplyCancel

  • JenJanuary 8, 2009 - 10:46 am

    Gorgeous Becca! Really really beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • HorsebroadJanuary 8, 2009 - 11:16 am

    This is just beautiful…so befitting!ReplyCancel

  • Suzi MetcalfeJanuary 8, 2009 - 11:28 am

    Wow! I wanna be like you when I grow up! Oh, yeah, too late! Maybe I still follow your beautiful examples, though!ReplyCancel

  • Jerri KayJanuary 8, 2009 - 11:39 am

    Becca, Spellbinders is putting me in the poorhouse . . . LOL! I love the inverted scallops, heck, so far I’ve loved them all! This is one fabulous design girl!ReplyCancel

  • Lisa GJanuary 8, 2009 - 12:08 pm

    Beautiful card! Love the new die. :-)ReplyCancel

  • Barb FJanuary 8, 2009 - 12:31 pm

    Another stunning card, Becca! I LOVE all of the bling, ribbons, and that button… just beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • Gail S.January 8, 2009 - 1:05 pm

    Such an elegant card! You always do such a wonderful job. Anyone would LOVE to receive this card in the mail!ReplyCancel

  • Sabrina aka okimom2girlzJanuary 8, 2009 - 1:24 pm

    Becca, this card is out of this world!!!! Truly amazing from the paper to the ribbon, sentiment, button, bling you name it. If I’d receive this card, I’d frame it :D. No, really you are so talented. It shows that you take alot of time with your card.

    TFS your talent!ReplyCancel

  • Abra LeahJanuary 8, 2009 - 1:29 pm

    That is stunning, as always!!! I’ve been having a ROUGH week and your site always has cards that cheer me up – even just the image of them on here. :)ReplyCancel

  • Peggy MaierJanuary 8, 2009 - 2:07 pm

    Gorgeous card! Love those scallops… and especially the sentiment!ReplyCancel

  • kraftyauntJanuary 8, 2009 - 2:30 pm

    There’s always a touch of elegance to your cards. I admire your style, the execution is impeccable, and your cards are truly always amazing. This one is no exception!ReplyCancel

  • MarilynYJanuary 8, 2009 - 2:43 pm

    You always leave me excited and inspired to make more cards. I am truly trying to emulate you. Today’s card and many of the earlier ones are perfect for members in my bible study class and for special occasions. I thank you for sharing and so glad that you’ve come into my life.ReplyCancel

  • Beth NormanJanuary 8, 2009 - 2:51 pm

    Wow, another beauty. It is hard to imagine what life was like before Nestabilitiies, isn’t it?! The world will never be the same.ReplyCancel

  • Jan EvansJanuary 8, 2009 - 3:16 pm

    This is going to be one of my favorites!! It is just beautiful and one that I would use a lot. Can’t wait until they are on sale!ReplyCancel

  • LisaFJanuary 8, 2009 - 3:35 pm

    Hi Becca
    Stunning card, like how you made the frame with the new nestie shapes.
    roll on march so we can buy them:-)))))
    Lisa xReplyCancel

  • Charlene Austin (Willow01)January 8, 2009 - 3:39 pm

    I can’t wait to see the shape that you will be showcasing!! 2 more sleeps!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • SherylHJanuary 8, 2009 - 3:47 pm

    Love how you used this die — thanks for showing a second way to use this. Thanks for using the Labels 4 in the previous post as well — so nice to see more samples of the new Spellbinder dies.ReplyCancel

  • DianeJanuary 8, 2009 - 4:27 pm

    Becca,
    That card is really eye-catching.
    Love how you used the new die.
    That vintage button is also very eye-catching.
    GREAT CARD!!!!!

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • ClaireJanuary 8, 2009 - 4:44 pm

    you always do beautiful work Becca.ReplyCancel

  • MrsHJanuary 8, 2009 - 5:12 pm

    Good evening, Becca- Oh, I do like this card and another exciting new die!! I just can’t wait until they are released- and it is so kindof you to let us have previews of exciting ways to use them. Am looking forward to 10th january to see your own reveal.ReplyCancel

  • Dawn DowneyJanuary 8, 2009 - 6:01 pm

    Becca,
    This is absolutely exquisite! You are truly gifted
    and such an inspiration. Now my list for dies has increased once again.

    DawnReplyCancel

  • Paola NormanJanuary 8, 2009 - 6:03 pm

    Gorgeous work as always!!!ReplyCancel

  • Barb gJanuary 8, 2009 - 6:21 pm

    Absolutely and Totally STUNNING and GORGEOUS!ReplyCancel

  • NorineJanuary 8, 2009 - 6:50 pm

    this is gorgeous as all your work truly is.
    got to love the nesties cant live without them LOL
    Hugs
    NorineReplyCancel

  • Kelly LJanuary 8, 2009 - 9:06 pm

    Wow, your cards are so inspiring! I love these stamps from Our Daily Bread, too! Terrific job with them. Your work is so elegant! Some day I will achieve elegance, but I really do better with cutesie cards. You give me incentive to strive for something better in my cards. Thank you! :) KellyReplyCancel

  • TrishaJanuary 8, 2009 - 10:34 pm

    What a beautiful card. I absolutely love the stamp sets from Our Daily Bread and you always show them in such an incredibly inspiring way.ReplyCancel

  • Janet CastleJanuary 9, 2009 - 12:40 am

    Lovely!
    JanReplyCancel

  • Lovina FreedJanuary 9, 2009 - 1:16 am

    I must admit I wasn’t sure about the inverted scallops, but seeing what you did with it is Amazing. Still like the ones you did before, but this is certainly a faster method. Always love your work.ReplyCancel

  • MarianneJanuary 9, 2009 - 1:16 am

    I love these !! A very nice card you had made – bouth in colourscheme and with trimmingsReplyCancel

  • jami {sgtStamper}January 9, 2009 - 1:25 am

    Absolutely stunning! Love the double ribbon and that really cool button!!

    I am loving all the new spellbinders…
    hugs, JamiReplyCancel

  • stephJanuary 9, 2009 - 1:56 am

    Wow! I’m constantly in awe of your inner and outer beauty. Your talent for words and kindness is so amazing. I’m so blessed to have been led to you. Thank you! And this card is gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • ColleenJanuary 9, 2009 - 3:33 am

    Wow this card is beautiful Becca!!ReplyCancel

  • LazyKayJanuary 9, 2009 - 5:18 am

    That is just STUNNING!

    XXXXXXXXXXXReplyCancel

  • Amy JohnsonJanuary 9, 2009 - 8:25 am

    This is gorgous!ReplyCancel

  • MistiJanuary 9, 2009 - 8:42 am

    Your cards always “knock me out!” You have such a talent, and God has blessed you with it! Thanks for sharing!ReplyCancel

  • Viki BanaszakJanuary 9, 2009 - 11:57 am

    I was sitting here looking at the picture trying to figure out how you got that embossed inside scallop. LOL If all else fails read on ;) Your cards are always so beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • Stacy Twinshappy SCSJanuary 9, 2009 - 9:21 pm

    Stunning Becca! Just gorgeous.ReplyCancel

  • Mary Ann (mastamper on SCS)January 9, 2009 - 9:41 pm

    Wow! When I first saw these dies, I thought, “Cool, finally one set of Nestabilities I don’t *have* to have!”

    Boy, did you prove me wrong. I love the card and the way you used the die.ReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterJanuary 9, 2009 - 10:19 pm

    very pretty, makes an awesome frame, love your double ribbon and the vintage button!ReplyCancel

  • SitaJanuary 10, 2009 - 4:12 am

    I am awe!!! STUNNING!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Chris O. (twinklesglow)January 11, 2009 - 7:19 am

    Oh My Goodness Becca!!!!! Love this card!!!!! I love the new die!! Your layout and the ribbon with embellishment are amazing!!ReplyCancel

  • LoydineJanuary 11, 2009 - 2:39 pm

    I do not know how you used the inverted scalloped squares to get this effect. I hope you will give us a tutorial. As always, love your projects!ReplyCancel

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The ball is rolling on the 5 year anniversary and Blog Frenzy for Spellbinders.  Have you been following the Spellbinders Designers for this 16 day celebration and reveal of the new Spellbinders dies?  Well hop on over to the Spellbinders website for the details on this huge event as well as details on how you can win!!  My preview is on January 10th.

I was able to spend a little stamping time and am back to share a card made with the newly released Spellbinders Labels Four die.   Just a reminder, these dies are being revealed and will be available early March.   Today I’m sharing a newly released stamp set from Our Daily Bread Designs called Lift Up Our Hands.  That set is so very versatile!  Along with the praying hands stamp there are four sentiment stamps and the three liner sentiment stamp was designed to be used together or each line separately.   I can tell this is going in my "Go To" stamps column – you know the ones you always rely on when you need to make that quick card?  The hands can be used with almost any other sentiment made by Our Daily Bread Designs. 

To make the card I cut two of the Labels 4 dies and used the Reverse Stencil technique to produce the outline on the edges.  Simply ink the Spellbinders die before putting through your die cut machine, and the ink will transfer to the cut edge producing a fabulous outline.  I then stamped the praying hand image in Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink.  These were mounted with pop dots on a panel of teal and design paper and then mounted on a brown panel.  I added a pennant to stage the sentiment, it’s stamped with one line of the three line sentiment from the stamp set.    I turned back a corner of the design paper and added a filigree with a button on top.  What’s a card without ribbon {{wink}}?  So of course I added ribbon and couldn’t resist the brass blings.  Easy Peasy!!

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Our Daily Bread Designs – Lift Up Our Hands
Paper:  K&Co Design Paper, The Paper Company – Cream White, Bazzill – Teal, Brown, 140lb Strathmore Watercolor Paper
Ink:  Ranger Distress Ink – Brushed Corduroy, Versacolor – Laurel Leaf
Accessories:  Spellbinders Labels Four die template, SKU #S4-190, Filigree Brad – The Paper Studio, Ribbon, brass bling.

 

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  • EvaJanuary 6, 2009 - 11:53 pm

    Ohhh….I love your card, in fact everything you do! And I can’t wait to see your reveal as I know it will be amazing!!! Have a beautiful evening!ReplyCancel

  • SpikeJanuary 7, 2009 - 12:58 am

    Becca, the card is stunning! Once again you have done an amazing job! I’ve recently discovered your blog, work and tutorials! Thank you so much for sharing all that you do! Cheers!

    PS. I’m off to go try that reverse stencil technique now!! :DReplyCancel

  • Janet CastleJanuary 7, 2009 - 1:22 am

    Beautiful card Becca…thank you for sharing!
    JanReplyCancel

  • Laurie in MNJanuary 7, 2009 - 1:26 am

    I noticed the new Spellbinders templates right away. Wonderful card. I like how you made the tag scroll up. The stamp and words are beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • AngiJanuary 7, 2009 - 1:51 am

    What a peaceful card, Becca! The filigree with the button is such a lovely detail.ReplyCancel

  • lengowJanuary 7, 2009 - 2:07 am

    I like your religious cards !!!
    They are full of heat content and the divine.
    You are truly a child of God.

    Great thanks for the fact that you are.

    Salute – lengow.ReplyCancel

  • MariaJanuary 7, 2009 - 2:46 am

    Beautiful card, Becca. Thanks for sharing the technique. Look forward to Jan. 10th when it’s your turn!

    MariaReplyCancel

  • LisaJanuary 7, 2009 - 3:03 am

    Wow what a stunning card, beautiful work as always Becca…….i look forward to your reveal and this set of dies will be on my wish list xxReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)January 7, 2009 - 3:50 am

    Becca,

    Wow what a beautiful card! I was having trouble sleeping and so here I am finding peace reading and looking at your blog. Keep posting, I love your creations.

    Lisa A.ReplyCancel

  • Karen WallaceJanuary 7, 2009 - 5:00 am

    Wow, I love this, I’m so excited about this set of labels, best ones yet!! They are so pretty and elegant, can’t wait to get them. Thanks for the peek!!ReplyCancel

  • LazyKayJanuary 7, 2009 - 5:46 am

    I’m running out of words to say ‘beautiful’ and ‘wonderful’ your work is such a treasure.

    xxxxxxxReplyCancel

  • Jerri KayJanuary 7, 2009 - 5:50 am

    You’re absolutely amazing Becca, this card is so beautiful, a treasure to behold. Thank you for sharing, I’m seeing a beautiful Me & Carrie Lou image on that fantastic label, I can’t wait until they’re available!ReplyCancel

  • NorineJanuary 7, 2009 - 6:44 am

    another beautiful card
    Hugs
    NorineReplyCancel

  • nutka1911January 7, 2009 - 6:55 am

    Wonderful! I love this colours!ReplyCancel

  • Judy RozemaJanuary 7, 2009 - 6:58 am

    What beautiful new labels and such a beauty of a card!ReplyCancel

  • DonnaJanuary 7, 2009 - 7:17 am

    What a lovely card, Becca (as usual). I could not find the ink you used in the die for the edging, though. Does it need to be a pigment? Love this.ReplyCancel

  • KerryJanuary 7, 2009 - 8:12 am

    Becca…every card you make blows me away. I have learned so much from you……thanks so much! If you have time, would you be able to do a tutorial on the reverse stencil technique that you did with the Label 4 die? I just love that look.ReplyCancel

  • Linda EJanuary 7, 2009 - 8:19 am

    Beautiful card, Becca. I especially love the turned back corner, filigree and square bling. Thanks for sharing your ribbon source. I found the fabulous red ribbon with the gold circles in Michael’s dollar bin yesterday!ReplyCancel

  • Beth NormanJanuary 7, 2009 - 8:21 am

    Beautiful, beautiful card. The embellishments add so much.ReplyCancel

  • SallyJanuary 7, 2009 - 9:08 am

    I love your card. Actually I love all the things you do. The embellishments are a perfect compliment to it.ReplyCancel

  • kimJanuary 7, 2009 - 9:15 am

    PERFECT! ……..ReplyCancel

  • JanineJanuary 7, 2009 - 9:27 am

    Becca!!! I love it! So so beautiful!! Did you have a good New Years? What did you do? I am slowly getting back into the swing things. My son’s girlfriend leaves to go back to San Francisco for school tomorrow so all guests will be gone. He will be a sad boy but maybe I can get him to clean the house with me to take his mind off ot it!! HA!!!
    Have a great day!!ReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterJanuary 7, 2009 - 9:42 am

    Beautiful, love the hands and the layering to frame it, such beautiful ribbon too!ReplyCancel

  • Amy JohnsonJanuary 7, 2009 - 9:56 am

    This is so beautiful. I love the colors/papers, the overturned page edge, and that lucious ribbon.ReplyCancel

  • JulieJanuary 7, 2009 - 10:09 am

    Wow….this is just a truly stunning card. As always — your work is truly inspiring. I cannot BELIEVE how gorgeous that new die set is. Everytime I think I have found a favorite Spellbinders die, they keep topping themselves!ReplyCancel

  • NANCY RILEYJanuary 7, 2009 - 10:44 am

    Breathtaking!ReplyCancel

  • Suzi MetcalfeJanuary 7, 2009 - 11:29 am

    I truly believe that is one of the most beautiful cards I’ve ever seen! And the sentiment is just enough to let someone know you care and are praying. TFS!ReplyCancel

  • Diane/Lost in the 60'sJanuary 7, 2009 - 11:58 am

    Becca, this card is amazing! I love the sentiment, the colors and that wonderful ribbon. TFS and blessings to you, Diane/Lost in the 60’s/Planted In Joy.ReplyCancel

  • KelleyJanuary 7, 2009 - 12:01 pm

    Oh my gosh, this is AWESOME!! Love the whole card layout and the pretty paper. Those Spellbinder dies are so pretty!!ReplyCancel

  • MrsHJanuary 7, 2009 - 3:14 pm

    Good evening, Becca, just love this card and am awaiting eagerly the release of the new Spellbinders dies- hope it won’t be too long before they’re available in UK; am also eagerly awaiting 10th January to see your own reveal. Your card is stunning as usual and your use of the reverse stencil technique is one I intend to try.ReplyCancel

  • NoelleJanuary 7, 2009 - 3:24 pm

    I love the colors.ReplyCancel

  • DianeJanuary 7, 2009 - 4:23 pm

    Becca,
    Breathtaking!!!!!!!
    Thank you so much for ALWAYS sharing your tips and techniques.
    We couldn’t be more grateful.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • charlene wileyJanuary 7, 2009 - 5:46 pm

    Oh, this card is so beautiful, breath taking!!!
    Thank you for your wonderful cards. Charlene Lexington, NebraskaReplyCancel

  • Susan (rainy)January 7, 2009 - 6:02 pm

    This is stunning! The ribbon and bow is so gorgeous. And I love this new Nestie!ReplyCancel

  • JudyJanuary 9, 2009 - 12:02 am

    Becca, What an absolutly stunning creation… and such a fun new spellbinders die!
    JudyReplyCancel

  • jami {sgtStamper}January 9, 2009 - 1:27 am

    Love these colors…and love labels #4! I’m going to go broke buying the new nesties!!
    hugs, JamiReplyCancel

  • Leslie MillerJanuary 9, 2009 - 9:15 am

    I’m loving the looks of the new Spellbinders I’ve seen! It’s time for me to add more to my collection and these will be some of them, I think. Gorgeous card, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • ritajuanJune 22, 2009 - 10:39 am

    What a lovely card. I like the design and colors. Thanks BeccaReplyCancel
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