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November 27, 2017

A Merry Little Christmas with Layering Dies + Winner Info

Hi there friends, I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! As the days march on and we’re now into Christmas ~~Panic~~ mode, I have a layered Christmas Card to share using layering dies from the Chantilly Paper Lace Collection. You know how I love layering dies together and so here’s a combo I hope you enjoy!

I’m also popping in today with a couple of reminders:
The winners for the Inspiration Blog Hop will be posted on the Spellbinders Blog —–> HERE.
In case you missed the hop, you can still make the rounds just follow the updated link list ——-> HERE.
The winner for the Spellbinders Gift Certificate from my blog is at the bottom of post ——-> HERE.

Stacking Your Layering Dies:

From the bottom up, here is how I constructed my card. On the card base I used Lunette Arched Borders – they were cut as an inlay and for interest I lined the inside of my card with Desert Storm Cardstock. On top of that I layered Hemstitch Ovals in a contrasting color. For the next layer up I added Tallulah Frill; interestingly it fits nicely because the curved decorative edges match the curve of Hemstitch Ovals and the Lunette Arched Borders. Last but not least, I added the rounded badge shape from Annabelle’s Trousseau – it perfectly fit the sweet Quietfire Design sentiment I selected – Have Yourself a Merry Little Flourished Tree.

I normally tape my bows in place on the sides using the long tails. This time around the tails are neatly hidden because of the liner sheet I used for contrast; bonus!

WR-Supplies
Stamps: Quietfire Design – Have Yourself a Merry Little Flourished Tree
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest – Natural White – Cover – 80lb smooth, Neenah Classic Crest – Desert Storm – Cover – 80lb smooth
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black Ink and Ranger Super Fine Detail Clear Embossing Powder
Accessories: Chantilly Paper Lace Collection, Spellbinders Lunette Arched Borders, Spellbinders Hemstitch Ovals, Spellbinders Tallulah Frill, Spellbinders Annabelle’s Trousseau, PL-001 Platinum™ Die Cutting And Embossing Machine with 8.5″ Platform, The Paper Studio – Gems, Offray Ribbon

Happy Monday sweet friends! I hope the kick off to your Christmas season is full of faith, love and giving!! I love this season!!

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Janette PlattNovember 27, 2017 - 1:02 am

Lovely card, love the pop of colour!ReplyCancel
Sandra SmithNovember 27, 2017 - 2:09 am

Love your color choices and the fabulous layers.ReplyCancel
Crafty CruiserNovember 27, 2017 - 3:52 am

Truly stunning!
Doreen RReplyCancel
Colleen HowellNovember 27, 2017 - 5:53 am

Gorgeous card, I love all the layers you usedReplyCancel
ANN ROBBINSNovember 27, 2017 - 6:39 am

Becca,
This is just lovely. Love that red bow!!! Glad you had a nice Thanksgiving
Hugs
Ann R.ReplyCancel
Clare CurcioNovember 27, 2017 - 8:07 am

Beautiful!ReplyCancel
Patricia HowarthNovember 27, 2017 - 8:23 am

Hi Becca, This card is truly stunning, I absolutely love it !!
Lots of love from Patricia xxReplyCancel
Chelsea JohnsonNovember 27, 2017 - 10:11 am

What a beautiful card! Gorgeous inspiration for the season. Thank you, Becca!ReplyCancel
Becky GreenNovember 27, 2017 - 10:44 am

VERY PRETTY, BECCA! The lace just adds to the Christmas feel of this card!!! ;)ReplyCancel
Carol RossouwNovember 27, 2017 - 2:43 pm

Another winner!ReplyCancel
Pam TasNovember 27, 2017 - 3:33 pm

Becca
this card is lovely the touch of colour apart from
the BOW colour just set it off !
Congrats to your winner Hugs Pam XXXReplyCancel
fusiafscrappingNovember 27, 2017 - 10:46 pm

Amazing!ReplyCancel
Rosetta JenkinsNovember 30, 2017 - 1:59 am

Absolutely beautiful. Trying to learn the secret of layering your dies! I getting better.ReplyCancel
Robin ScharnaglDecember 1, 2017 - 12:30 am

I love the Chantilly Lace collection and the Hemstitch, too. Hope more hemstitch-like designs come out! This is the only time I’ve paid FULL PRICE for a die set but it was definitely a must have. So tired of cutsie animals, the elegant lace designs are much more my style. Cheers, Becca! ??ReplyCancel

November 21, 2017

A Little Announcement and Weekly Inspiration

by Becca Feeken25 comments

Sweet friends, so much to share today and hopefully soon I can share some of the things I’ve been absent working on. In the meantime, please pop over to the Spellbinder Blog and hop through the list of bloggers for a chance to win from each blogger and an opportunity to win prizes from Spellbinders. The New Arrivals Blog Hop Starts —–> HERE. There’s lot of Creative Team inspiration today hang with us through this long post. But first, I have a new Creative Team Member to share with you. Oh yeah, and it was hard to keep this one a secret – I had to contain all my gushing about her creations until we were able to introduce her. So tickled that today is the day :-)

She was (I hoped) to be in the first Creative Team Line up but as I went to invite her, she took a break to move her household. I was tickled to get her as soon as she was settled in her new digs. Her cards are extraordinary; her look is a clean elegance with a measure of well placed embellishment. I love her sense of layering and her classic style is impeccable. As with the other Creative Team Member, she’ll teach you much and if it’s time to make a card and you need something to go by, you won’t go wrong by using her die choices and placement – we call that inspiration :-). Please join me in welcoming Jo Ferriby.

Here’s a little bit about Jo:

I’m a mother of 2 fabulous children and a wife to my best friend Mark. I live in a small seaside town in the North of England. I’m a dog lover and owner and a life longer crafter. After having a play with a friends die cutting machine, I became hooked on cardmaking, which has become my passion.

More than a quick scan through Social Media, I’d love for you to get to know Jo, we think she’s pretty sweet. Please follow her in these places so that you can get to know her sweet spirit too!

Blog: https://prettypaperpearls.blogspot.co.uk/?m=0

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joferriby45/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jo.ferriby

For Jo’s card above, she used Bella Rose Lattice Layering Frame as well as foamiran flowers made with Cinch and Go Flowers II. Inside the oval of her card she used Spellbinders Mega Oval. Here is a link to many more pictures of her creation —-> HERE.

The rest of the Creative Team has been hard at work dreaming up ways for you to use your dies. They are an amazing group, take a peek:

The ladies have been busy creating with the new Chantilly Paper Lace Collection.
All of the dies the ladies used below belong to Amazing Paper Grace Collections

Teresa Horner

Joanna Krogulec

Melissa Bove

Thank you so much for letting us share some inspiration with you! Please feel free to use our examples to get a jump start on that next card you need to make. Don’t forget to go back to my post from yesterday to enter for prizes given by Spellbinders for their November New Arrivals Blog Hop.

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Rose CNovember 21, 2017 - 9:14 am

All so lovely, beautiful inspiration.ReplyCancel
ANN ROBBINSNovember 21, 2017 - 9:41 am

Becca,
So glad to see Jo as part of your team., I have been following her on Facebook for quite a while. She will do you proud, girl! All the cards in today’s blog are extraordinary!!
Hugs
Ann RobbinsReplyCancel
ETHEL BALLANovember 21, 2017 - 9:49 am

Welcome Jo, your blog is lovely, enjoyed seeing your creations there.
As always, I am enjoying all the cards from the team members. Just fantastic!
Thank you and wishing all of you a blessed Thanksgiving.ReplyCancel
Christine SpringmanNovember 21, 2017 - 9:57 am

Thanks for the inspiration,the cards are all so lovely. Congratulations to you’re new designer Jo looking forward to see her work. Quinty girlReplyCancel
Chelsea JohnsonNovember 21, 2017 - 10:03 am

Beautiful inspiration from your Team today! Thank you all so much for sharing such lovely work!ReplyCancel
Mary TrainerNovember 21, 2017 - 10:35 am

What fabulous creations ladies!! Oh wow Jo how exciting for you!! Congrats on the new DT position lovely!! xReplyCancel
AletNovember 21, 2017 - 10:54 am

Beautiful selection.ReplyCancel
Jean marmoNovember 21, 2017 - 11:00 am

Such gorgeous inspiratioN!ReplyCancel
Sandra SmithNovember 21, 2017 - 12:26 pm

Welcome Jo! Your obvious creativity will be an inspiration I look forward to learning from. Each creation is so lovely and elegant. I just love the new Chantilly Lace collection.ReplyCancel
Sandy ArtmanNovember 21, 2017 - 1:06 pm

Hi, Becca,
It’s great to hear of your exciting news! I suspected you had something big that’s been keeping you busy.

When I first saw Jo’s card, I thought it was one of yours so I can see she is going to be a perfect fit for the Creative Team. I am not familiar with her but I want to be!

With Spellbinders featuring your newest dies and this announcement, there’s much to be excited about and grateful for!
Love & blessings, SandyReplyCancel
Gloria WestermanNovember 21, 2017 - 2:16 pm

These are all so lovely…and I’m in love with all these dies….tfsReplyCancel
Beverly ParkisonNovember 21, 2017 - 2:47 pm

Another winning team member.ReplyCancel
Pam TASNovember 21, 2017 - 3:02 pm

Hi Becca wow more good news !
Welcome to the team Jo I went over to your blog as
Becca suggested ! Very impressed your cards are lovely
I can see why Becca picked you ……..
Well done team Becca some gorgeous inspiration
thank you for sharing Go Girls Hugs Pam XReplyCancel
Penny NuttallNovember 21, 2017 - 3:33 pm

Such lovely work. Can anyone tell me where I can buy these latest dies in the uk please? Thank you.ReplyCancel
Marisela DelgadoNovember 21, 2017 - 5:00 pm

Holy smokes! Your cards are breath-taking. How can I subscribe to your blog via email? Simply amazing cards!ReplyCancel
Becky GreenNovember 21, 2017 - 6:21 pm

WHAT A LOVELY CARD, Jo has made for us! I LOVE the green & the DIES OF COURSE! Welcome Jo! I look forward to seeing more of the loveliness you create! ;)ReplyCancel
NoraNovember 21, 2017 - 6:34 pm

Such pretty, pretty dies!! LOVE the cards!!ReplyCancel
Carol RossouwNovember 22, 2017 - 6:29 am

Love all the inspiration with these beautiful dies!ReplyCancel
Crafty CruiserNovember 22, 2017 - 6:35 am

All the samples are absolutely gorgeous. Becca, you have certainly recruited a very talented lady in Jo. I was not aware of her before but have looked on her blog and you are right, she is just perfect to join your creative team.
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MichelleNovember 22, 2017 - 8:18 am

Welcome Jo to the team. You will be an inspiration to all of us as the rest of the team members who do such beautiful work. Ladies the cards are absolutely beautiful. Thank You!ReplyCancel
Patricia HowarthNovember 22, 2017 - 2:36 pm

Hi Becca, Welcome to Jo and congratulations on joining Becca’s Design Team, I look forward to seeing your beautiful samples.
The DT samples are all stunning.
Lots of love from Patricia xxReplyCancel
BenteSNovember 23, 2017 - 7:44 am

So many talented girls on your team, Becca.
They design the most wonderful creations :))
Thanks for all the inspiration!ReplyCancel
Marilyn in E~TownNovember 23, 2017 - 9:01 pm

Wowziers!!! What a Creative Design Team, (Dream Team) I’m head over heels in love with every card, on every post!!!ReplyCancel
Dianne Schlegel aka the kardladyNovember 29, 2017 - 6:00 pm

You have all outdone yourselves – I pinned every one of your creations posted above on Pinterest on my Cards I love board, and I’m getting lots of views! Just purchased a new Big Shot Plus – wore out the last die cut machine and can’t wait for it to arrive so I can continue with all that inspires me. Haven’t had much time for creating the past few weeks – have been marketing at Christmas shows but you can bet the day after Christmas I’ll be at it full time again! Hugs to all of you for your inspiring works. Took a bunch of my new die cut cards along to the Christmas shows and got raves and I owe them all to Becca and the dream team! Hugs Dianne aka the kardladyReplyCancel
Lisa MendozaDecember 4, 2017 - 8:24 am

Never have I seen so much beauty on one page. Whew! Lovely, lovely.ReplyCancel

November 20, 2017

Spellbinders November 2017 Inspiration Blog Hop + Giveaway

by Becca Feeken144 comments

Please note: The Giveaways are all closed. Please scroll to the bottom for winner of Spellbinders Gift Certificate.

Good morning sweet friends. I’m tickled to be participating in the Spellbinders November Inspirational Hop and several giveaways. It just so happens that a collection I’ve designed is in the mix today and I’m so excited to share a little bit about the Chantilly Paper Lace Collection. The collection features embellishments as well as five layering frames that can be used alone for a quick card front, they can be cut together with a hinge for a shaped card or they can be layered over each other for a sweet romantic feel and enchanting look. I’m so blessed to be a die designer and very much design what comes from my heart as well as feedback that I get from this wonderful community.

If you are new visitor on my blog today, I hope you’ll subscribe :-) I’m a long time card maker and on the blog – for inspiration – I have a pretty large visual gallery of samples, sortable by die name (color, style, size and occasion) that I’ve been building for the past 10 years. I typically make fancy custom cards with unique layering. If you’ve one of my subscribers then you well know that I adore ensembles. I got started in papercrafting because I wanted to make a card to match the gift or gift box I was giving. Along that vein, today I’m using Spellbinders Bella Rose Lattice Layering Frame (my clear favorite) for a classic, elegant Christmas card and matching box ensemble.

The Card

One of things I’m loving about Spellbinders Bella Rose Lattice Layering Frame is that it can be cut so many ways. Today I wanted a deep frame so I layered up the largest diecut without the center pieces. I stacked three dies with foam tape between them and laid in a background from a vintage dictionary. I added a focal panel cut with Spellbinders Hemstitch Rectangles and stamped a sweet Quietfire Design sentiment in two colors. For the finishing touch I fussy cut velvet petals and rolled them into flowers – I wanted to rich green and red to signal traditional holiday colors.

The Box

The cream box is a simple one with a hinged lid closure. From Spellbinders Bella Rose Lattice Layering Frame I scored 7/8″ and 2-3/8″ from each end. This created a wrap. The loops from the end of the diecut overlock each other (total coincidence) to complete the closure and box simply slides inside the wrap. To finish it off, I added flowers!

Supplies

Stamps: Quietfire Design – May Your Heart Be Warm
Paper: Neenah Desert Storm – 80lb Smooth – Cover, Metallic Gold Poster Board, Bazzill – Sandbox
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black, Colorbox – Dark Moss, Ranger Distress Inks – Brushed Corduroy
Accessories: Amazing Paper Grace Dies, Spellbinders Bella Rose Lattice Layering Frame, Spellbinders Hemstitch Rectangles, PL-001 Platinum™ Die Cutting And Embossing Machine with 8.5″ Platform, Velvet, Recollection Pearls, Corsage Pin, Recollection Gems

Two Giveaways

To celebrate this release, Spellbinders is giving away a $50 gift certificate to FIVE lucky winners. Please leave a comment on Spellbinders blog by Sunday, November 26th 11:59 pm EDT for a chance to win. The winners will be announced in the blog hop post on Spellbinders blog the following day.

I also have one $25 Spellbinders gift card to give away to one lucky commenter that can be redeemed through Spellbinders! For your chance to win, please leave a comment below – tell me how many Christmas Cards you make each year. I’ll pick a winner on Sunday, November 26th and will edit the winners name into this post.

Blog Hop List

Here’s the list of all the bloggers for todays hop. Get ready for some awesome inspiration!

Spellbinders
Jennifer Mcguire
Becca Feeken – You are here :-)
May Sukyong Park
Yana Smakula
Jenn Shurkus
Debi Adams
Taheerah Atchia
Stephanie Low
Laurie Willison
Keeway Tsao
Simon Hurley
Erum Tasneem
Laurie Schmidlin
Tiffany Solorio
Nicole Picadura

Thank you so much for stopping by! Always thrilled to meet new cardmakers – if you see me on Facebook or Instagram – give me a holler :-)

Edited to add on 11/27/17 – the winner of the Spellbinders Gift Certificate is Elizabeth Pollock. Please email me through my contact tab at top of blogand I will give you redemption information. :-)

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Mirror Stamping and Die Cutting - Jennifer McGuire InkNovember 20, 2017 - 9:05 am

[…] The next stop on the hop is the blog of Becca Feeken. (You can always start at the beginning of the hop on the Spellbinders blog.) […]ReplyCancel
Lori RitchieNovember 20, 2017 - 9:15 am

Beautiful card Becca, didn’t realize that Quietfire Designs is right down the street from where I live, good to see a small Canadian company getting recognition!ReplyCancel
November 2017 Release Collections Blog Hop. Giveaways! - SpellbindersNovember 20, 2017 - 9:15 am

[…] Jennifer Mcguire Becca Feeken May Sukyong Park Yana Smakula Jenn Shurkus Debi Adams Taheerah Atchia Stephanie Low Laurie Willison […]ReplyCancel
Linda StenzelNovember 20, 2017 - 9:16 am

This is soooooo beautiful! I love the vintage look with the patterned paper and classic gold AND those have to have dies!!ReplyCancel
Yoshiko GlennNovember 20, 2017 - 9:34 am

The Bella Rose frame is gorgeous. What an elegant card. Love all of your creations.ReplyCancel
Judi HNovember 20, 2017 - 9:34 am

I really love the elegance of Becca’s cards!!! I also learn a lot from her and ways to use the die cutouts for more than just cards…for example….boxes! Really stretches the investment of our tools!ReplyCancel
LisaNovember 20, 2017 - 9:49 am

I make around 150 Christmas cards with the help of my family. It’s very sweet to see us all lined up around the table doing our assembly line. Why so many? Well sure Christmas is a wonderful time but there are many out there who are lonely so that’s who gets one from me and my family.
Very pretty card Becca!ReplyCancel
Sandra MartinezNovember 20, 2017 - 10:04 am

Absolutely beautiful! I have none of these dies, please share where to purchase. Can’t wait to try one on my own. I have just loved looking at these, time to try on my own! Have a blessed holiday all!ReplyCancel
- Becca FeekenNovember 20, 2017 - 10:10 am
  
  Hi Sandra, if you click on the first link in my blog post, it will take you to where they can be purchased. Also down in the supplies list I have linked them also :-)ReplyCancel
Christine SpringmanNovember 20, 2017 - 10:07 am

Beautiful card and lovely die. Christine S.ReplyCancel
SuzzieQNovember 20, 2017 - 10:10 am

I’ve missed you! I make about fifty cards for Christmas now.ReplyCancel
**GIVEAWAY** Gold Embossed Background w/ Distress Oxides – Scraps & StampsNovember 20, 2017 - 10:12 am

[…] Jennifer Mcguire Becca Feeken May Sukyong Park Yana Smakula Jenn Shurkus Debi Adams Taheerah Atchia Stephanie Low Laurie Willison […]ReplyCancel
Stephanie McKnightNovember 20, 2017 - 10:12 am

Becca, I love all your gorgeous cards, and dies that make them so! I always look forward to your beautiful designs! Thank you for your artistry! I make around 25 Christmas cards, and maybe more this year. Using your dies make them unforgettable.ReplyCancel
Chelsea JohnsonNovember 20, 2017 - 10:16 am

What a gorgeous set! The roses!!! How pretty and how clever to use the velvet in making them! Brilliant, as usual. Thank you for such a wonderful posting.ReplyCancel
Gilda (McStamper)November 20, 2017 - 10:18 am

Your card is amazing and I love the beautiful box. I usually make about 30 cards. Thanks for your give away.ReplyCancel
Agnes ThpmsonNovember 20, 2017 - 10:22 am

Beautiful, beautiful card and sentiment. Perfect for ChristmasReplyCancel
LindaNovember 20, 2017 - 10:24 am

Beautiful holiday card. I love all your creations. Thanks so much for the great inspirations.ReplyCancel
ConniecrafterNovember 20, 2017 - 10:26 am

Absolutely Gorgeous, love the layering and beautiful flowers!ReplyCancel
KathyNovember 20, 2017 - 10:28 am

Beautiful as always, would love to sit next to u and make a card…I try to make my Christmas cards all yr long, but only got a few done Thur the summer, worked hard lately and have about 30 done now, but they where super easy..thanks for always sharing…many blessings to you..ReplyCancel
MaggieNovember 20, 2017 - 10:35 am

I love to click on your email and see what you have created to share with us. I have attempted some of your cards and although they dont look as nice as yours, people seem to appreciate it. I give you all the credit. I love love this Christmas card. I am always saying I want to make my own Christmas cards but haven’t been able to do so yet. Hopefully, it will start this Christmas. I love all that you create.ReplyCancel
Karthikha UdayNovember 20, 2017 - 10:38 am

Woww!! This is a gorgeous card!! Love all the layers, intricate details and the beautiful metallic cardstock you have used! Totally in love with this card! <3ReplyCancel
It’s another Blog Hop!November 20, 2017 - 10:52 am

[…] Becca Feeken […]ReplyCancel
LageneNovember 20, 2017 - 11:01 am

Gorgeous card! I make from 25 to 30 Christmas cards each year. Sometimes I mass produce the same design and sometimes i make them all different!ReplyCancel
AmyNovember 20, 2017 - 11:52 am

Becca,

Such a beautiful design of both die and card. Thank you for the inspiration.ReplyCancel
Carolyn RaylNovember 20, 2017 - 12:16 pm

Wow! This card is beutiful! You are amazing the way you can come up with so many different designs and color combinations. Thank you for sharing. I make around 300 cards a year.ReplyCancel
RobinNovember 20, 2017 - 12:21 pm

Such a beautiful card and what a great giveaway! Congrats to the lucky winner, I’ll be crossing my fingers :)ReplyCancel
Sandra SmithNovember 20, 2017 - 12:25 pm

Beautiful! I’m excited about the blog hop and look forward to seeing the creativity. I usually send out about 50 cards but I’m fighting a serious bacterial infection in my lungs that I have to be on an antibiotic for a year! I’m not sure whether cards are possibility this year. I’m still super excited for the inspiration though.ReplyCancel
- Becca FeekenNovember 21, 2017 - 5:42 pm
  
  Oh Sandra, sending prayers sweetie! Hoping you are feeling better soon!!ReplyCancel
VeeNovember 20, 2017 - 12:26 pm

Such a beautiful card!!! Thanks for sharing. Love U ? & Spellbinders??ReplyCancel
Shaunda SniderNovember 20, 2017 - 12:29 pm

Beautiful card, Becca! I make at least 40 Christmas cards every year. Happy Thanksgiving!ReplyCancel
Lisa StaymanNovember 20, 2017 - 12:34 pm

Since each of my Christmas cards are different and bulky only a few will get one! Love this die and card.ReplyCancel
Lura WadmanNovember 20, 2017 - 12:39 pm

Love this card. I usually make about 50 cards for he holidays. This card is so great I hope I can make some as great as yours.ReplyCancel
Carol bNovember 20, 2017 - 12:45 pm

Becca, your designs are so beautiful and ethereal. Love them.
Carol bReplyCancel
Dianne Schlegel aka the kardladyNovember 20, 2017 - 12:50 pm

Love the card and the box above -I like what you did with the Bella Rose frame. I purchased this frame recently but haven’t created a card with it as yet! As for how many Christmas cards I created this year, my work was done in the summer months and I may have finished at least 6-8 new ones for a total of 160 cards. I usually create 20 of each for my craft shows and online. My selling season will be over shortly for Christmas cards and I’ll use some of them for own card list. This is the most wonderful time of the year isn’t it! Hugs DianneReplyCancel
Sara WrightNovember 20, 2017 - 12:51 pm

I just adore your style! It’s classic and luxurious. I find these cards to be delicious eye candy… so appealing!

I’m hooked!

Thank you for sharing your gift.ReplyCancel
LeanneNovember 20, 2017 - 12:52 pm

Elegant cards as always. Love your intricate die designs. I want to win this Spellbinders prize,so I can spend it all on your beautiful dies which I die for.ReplyCancel
Sara WrightNovember 20, 2017 - 12:53 pm

Oh sorry I forgot, I make over 40 cards at Christmas and donate most of them to my Church. I love the crafting and don’t know enough people to use them all…ReplyCancel
DonnaleeNovember 20, 2017 - 1:00 pm

Absolutely beautiful!!!ReplyCancel
Denice with a "c"November 20, 2017 - 1:02 pm

Hi there Ms. Becca, I tell you what you never cease to amaze me. So many beautiful things just seem to pour from your soul. Love love love all your dies and continue to purchase as I can. As for my Christmas cards, I make anywhere between 50 and 75 cards each year and almost entirely from scratch (as the ol’ saying goes). I just love to make pretty things and always have. Then to hear people say things like they never throw one of my cards away gives me such a special feeling. You are the very first person I ran across on the net to inspire me to make cards and I remember being awestruck at all the ways you can make paper sing. I was fortunate to win one of your cards a while back and I feel like I have a little masterpiece displayed front and center on its shelf. I just want to take the time to tell you again how much I appreciate your kindness and your talent and especially your zeal for our Heavenly Creator. I can tell you not only talk the talk but you also walk the walk so until we meet in Heaven , may God richly bless you and your family. Hugs, Denice with a “c”ReplyCancel
Jill PearsonNovember 20, 2017 - 1:20 pm

I love the Chantilly Paper Lace collection. So delicate looking. The Christmas card in the colors other than red and green is great.ReplyCancel
Linda S.November 20, 2017 - 1:34 pm

I make about 100 Christmas cards. I donate some and send the others to family and friends.ReplyCancel
Sue LDNovember 20, 2017 - 1:50 pm

Beautiful. Love the framing and the flowers. I make 50-75 cards each year.ReplyCancel
MichelleNovember 20, 2017 - 1:52 pm

Oh Becca, what a beautiful collection. I already have several on my wish list. Maybe Santa will bring, I hope. I make about 50 Christmas cards a year and start in July to create my designs then start mass assembly soon after. All have a Blessed and Happy Thanksgiving.ReplyCancel
DevyNovember 20, 2017 - 1:53 pm

Such a beautiful card!ReplyCancel
Liz mcaNovember 20, 2017 - 1:53 pm

I don’t have a set number. It depends on how many friends come to craft, I have to help them, so it slows down my prod7ction!ReplyCancel
Rene StansellNovember 20, 2017 - 1:55 pm

Hi Becca, I just love your cards and dies. I lovingly make about 50 Xmas cards each year.
Have a wonderful Christmas, love from Australia.
Rene from OZ xReplyCancel
Sara AlfordNovember 20, 2017 - 2:08 pm

Hello Becca,
You have been missed. I always looked forward to Fridays with Becca…however, your creation for this blog hop/giveaway touches my heart. You have a way of romancing the pieces and parts to make something that takes the breath away. Our house buyer feel through, so we are waiting to try again to sell in the spring. Now, what to do, as I have packed everything anticipating a Nov.29 closing. I guess I’ll just HAVE to buy your newest Dies and the small 6″ Platinum Die Cutting machine. Giggle! Best regards, SaraReplyCancel
KayleneNovember 20, 2017 - 2:15 pm

Lovely card, love the gold elegance and the richness of the velvet flowers. I make about 25 cards, usually for selling. I love all the Christmas card inspiration right now.ReplyCancel
Teresa SelbyNovember 20, 2017 - 2:16 pm

Wow! Your card is simply marvelous! You did a great job. Love the card you made. Thanks for sharing your ideas with your card you made.ReplyCancel
Carmen HernandezNovember 20, 2017 - 2:38 pm

Hi, Becca! Love you dies and you cards, I have some of you dies, but not all. Hope I can win to buy more of you lovely dies. ???ReplyCancel
Becky GreenNovember 20, 2017 - 2:41 pm

Your card is GORGEOUS, Becca! I LOOOOVE the flowers you fussy cut! (NEED to make a die for them!!! LOL They’re STUNNING!) I have begun to make my own flowers, following Joanna’s direction! ;) I LOVE the gold on this & the intricate die! Your ensemble is STUNNING! SIGH! You’re just adding to my Christmas readiness, seeing this! ;) O.K., I don’t send out many cards for Christmas, compared to others. I make about ten, & that is to make sure I have some for those that might pop up even. HOPE you have a WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING!!!! ;)ReplyCancel
Daniela MayNovember 20, 2017 - 2:55 pm

Love seeing the creativity xxReplyCancel
Melba SmithNovember 20, 2017 - 3:14 pm

Awesome just awesome.ReplyCancel
AletNovember 20, 2017 - 3:21 pm

Usually make about 15-20+ personal cards and a few more for general use. Sent locally and internationally. Lovely way to connect with friends and family.
You always amaze me with your beautiful cards. You and the others on the blogs are so creative and inspiring. Beautiful dies used in lovely ways. Thank YouReplyCancel
ANN ROBBINSNovember 20, 2017 - 3:28 pm

This is a gem. Love the new die and the flowers are beautiful! Have beem missing you my friend!! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.

AnnRobbinsReplyCancel
Holly PaplowNovember 20, 2017 - 3:33 pm

This card is absolutely beautiful! I would keep it out like a picture! The frame die is so pretty!ReplyCancel
Susan G.November 20, 2017 - 3:34 pm

Beautiful card. Great release from Spellbinders.ReplyCancel
Mary Jane SteinhagenNovember 20, 2017 - 3:59 pm

I never get any cards made before Christmas so I send about 10 cards a year. Not many, I know!ReplyCancel
Marianne BoulejiouchNovember 20, 2017 - 4:06 pm

Very, very, classy! Real pretty.ReplyCancel
JulieNovember 20, 2017 - 4:07 pm

Gorgeous frame dies. Your project is beautiful.ReplyCancel
Jeanne BeamNovember 20, 2017 - 4:08 pm

Beautiful projects. I make about 30 cards a year. Thanks for sharing..ReplyCancel
cheryleNovember 20, 2017 - 4:18 pm

Your cards are so lovely. I just started making cards and am soooo inspired by your beautiful work. Thanks for giving me such wonderful examples to start my crafting journeyReplyCancel
Janet IngrahamNovember 20, 2017 - 4:33 pm

Your designs are astounding!ReplyCancel
Sandy ArtmanNovember 20, 2017 - 4:37 pm

Hi, Becca,
This is a gorgeous card & gift box – such a delight for my eyes! I couldn’t be happier that Spellbinders is featuring your Chantilly Lace dies. I am always fascinated by multi-layers but some of the other bloggers highlighted just how elegant your dies can be used on their own. Fancy certainly doesn’t have to be hard and time-consuming, since YOU do all the work!
Happy Thanksgiving! I’m so grateful to fill my creative space with your beautiful dies.
Love and blessings, SandyReplyCancel
- Sandy ArtmanNovember 21, 2017 - 1:27 pm
  
  Oops, I realized that I didn’t answer the question you posed regarding how many Christmas cards I make each year – about 50. My present day passion for making greeting cards started with an annual handcrafted Christmas card project. Here I am over 30 years later!!!ReplyCancel
JANIS LITYNSKYNovember 20, 2017 - 4:46 pm

Becca Thank you so much for such a Beautiful Christmas Card… Thank you so much for all your hard work…ReplyCancel
Pam TASNovember 20, 2017 - 4:52 pm

Hi Becca what a gorgeous vintage Christmas card
I just picked this die up I have now got some inspiration !
I have missed you ? I only make about 20 cards for Christmas
these days Hugs Pam XXXReplyCancel
Beverly ParkisonNovember 20, 2017 - 5:05 pm

Becca, You and Spellbinders are a match. Thanks.ReplyCancel
Cynthia ColeNovember 20, 2017 - 5:16 pm

Your projects with your die designs are lovely. I usually make about 25 Christmas cards each year.ReplyCancel
Eve NelsonNovember 20, 2017 - 5:19 pm

Wow! These are so intricate and lovely. Thank you for the ideas.ReplyCancel
Diane FNovember 20, 2017 - 5:26 pm

Gorgeous card, Becca. I will probably make about a dozen cards this year.ReplyCancel
TammieNovember 20, 2017 - 5:40 pm

Beautiful card!ReplyCancel
Sue SmithNovember 20, 2017 - 5:43 pm

Oh my goodness ! The Rose Lattice frame is out of this world. I am so impressed with your wonderful talent. Thanks for sharing it with us :)ReplyCancel
Carla HundleyNovember 20, 2017 - 5:48 pm

Gorgeous card and
box, love the colors
and those flowers!
Carla from UtahReplyCancel
SusiNovember 20, 2017 - 6:40 pm

You’ve created such wonderful, elegant dies yet again, Becca, and showcased how gorgeous they are with your card. I usually create a LOT of cards as I have many supportive friends who buy my cards to mail to family & friends, so I can easily say I create around 100 cards in various designs.ReplyCancel
Sharon ONovember 20, 2017 - 7:02 pm

Your work is absolutely gorgeous! I really love what you create and how you make it possible for crafters to create too. Thanks.ReplyCancel
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Love this card ??ReplyCancel
Debi AdamsNovember 20, 2017 - 7:42 pm

Becca, your talent never ends. Always clean and classy and so inspiring. Thank you for sharing your passion with us.ReplyCancel
Jennifer GallagherNovember 20, 2017 - 7:46 pm

Lovely work! I’ve already made approximately 250 cards and have maybe 100 to go.ReplyCancel
Cary LombardoNovember 20, 2017 - 7:56 pm

Stunning projects- I love coordinating my cards and packaging too. I usually make about 50 cards for myself and this year made 80 for my kids’ piano teacher.ReplyCancel
Robyn JosephsNovember 20, 2017 - 8:44 pm

thanks for using the new Quietfire stamp in this lovely card! Happy Thanksgiving!ReplyCancel
Starr PatrickNovember 20, 2017 - 8:53 pm

so beautiful!ReplyCancel
Denise BryantNovember 20, 2017 - 9:22 pm

What a gorgeous project! Love the elegant look to these beautiful dies!
I make about 20-25 cards to send out.ReplyCancel
Lorraine GallNovember 20, 2017 - 9:38 pm

Enchanting, so beautiful!!ReplyCancel
Cathy UrichNovember 20, 2017 - 10:10 pm

Your card is amazing, as always!!! I usually make about 12 cards each year.ReplyCancel
Janice BrummettNovember 20, 2017 - 10:29 pm

Beautiful card! I always look forward to seeing your creations and have never been disappointed. Oh, to be so talented as you. This year my handmade Christmas Cards are down to 58 from 80+ as Arthur has my hand so swollen and painful that even stamping is an issue right now. Guess I need to rest it. Have to wait until Friday as my cooking for Thanksgiving dinner starts tomorrow! Have a blessed Thanksgiving. I am so thankful for you and your creative mind.ReplyCancel
Marilyn in E~TownNovember 20, 2017 - 10:33 pm

Gorgeous projects!ReplyCancel
Hussena CalcuttawalaNovember 21, 2017 - 12:31 am

Your work is always so beautiful and elegant ..I just love your projects and the gorgeous way you use the dies .ReplyCancel
Kirsty VittetoeNovember 21, 2017 - 1:53 am

Fabulous!!!!!!!ReplyCancel
Anushree VaishNovember 21, 2017 - 2:51 am

truly gorgeous…loved how elegantly you have used the dies.ReplyCancel
Geralyn GrayNovember 21, 2017 - 4:42 am

Love the paper lace die cuts. Thank you for the beautiful designs!ReplyCancel
SindhuNovember 21, 2017 - 5:50 am

Elegant card… love the color combination…ReplyCancel
Sharon BrandNovember 21, 2017 - 6:25 am

This is beautiful and so detailed. Have made forty-five cards, and am now
making kiddie ones for the grandkids!ReplyCancel
AndreaHNovember 21, 2017 - 6:46 am

Oh I love what you’ve done with the layering frames and the rose well that’s gorgeous too. Thankyou for sharing your talent. How do i subscribe to your blog please. XxReplyCancel
F. AndreNovember 21, 2017 - 7:11 am

What a beautiful project! I’m a new crafter so I’ve never made Christmas cards before.ReplyCancel
Joanna DicksonNovember 21, 2017 - 7:18 am

Hi Becca
I’m in awe of yourReplyCancel
ETHEL BALLANovember 21, 2017 - 7:54 am

Missed your postings for awhile, but it was worth to wait for this one! Your creation is beautiful. Since I have this collection I must try to create/design something beautiful, as time allows. Made about 50 Christmas cards, there is more to be done. Wishing you and yours a blessed Thanksgiving.ReplyCancel
Nandini KarmarkarNovember 21, 2017 - 8:05 am

The dies are really gorgeous. And I love the inspiration card.ReplyCancel
Evelyn BNovember 21, 2017 - 8:34 am

Love your beautiful card – so delicate and showy! I’m only doing thinking of you and birthday type cards for December this year. Using a winter theme. Thanks for sharing your lovely card!ReplyCancel
A Little Announcement and Weekly Inspiration » Amazing Paper GraceNovember 21, 2017 - 8:59 am

[…] examples to get a jump start on that next card you need to make. Don’t forget to go back to my post from yesterday to enter for prizes given by Spellbinders for their November New Arrivals Blog […]ReplyCancel
LindssayNovember 21, 2017 - 9:47 am

You have shared some beautiful cards, but this one actually took my breath away when I saw it. Thank you for sharingReplyCancel
marylouhNovember 21, 2017 - 10:21 am

It seems like each year I make less and less.
As part of the older generation, the friends
are dropping by the wayside. I’m probably
down to about 30 (includes the ones I make
for a card swap). Your card is
beautiful. thanks for sharing.
Happy Thanksgiving.ReplyCancel
SandraNovember 21, 2017 - 10:34 am

Your work is so lovely and I love your dies. I usually send out about 20 to 30 Christmas cards each year, though as I age, names have to be removed from my list. However, going through the list each year brings such fond memories of each and every one I make a card for.ReplyCancel
KmjNovember 21, 2017 - 11:00 am

I am so enthused to make cards with your beautiful dies!ReplyCancel
Kay McBrideNovember 21, 2017 - 11:06 am

I haven’t made many cards period for the past 2 years. Maybe I will get a few Christmas ones done this year. Beautiful cards and dies.
KayReplyCancel
Elizabeth PollockNovember 21, 2017 - 12:02 pm

Oh Becca! I have been away from my card making for a couple of years and am just returning, I know, “Gasp”. And oh boy, you have been busy! What lacy and gorgeous dies you have come up with. As always, your creative genius never fails us!

Umm, gee, I probably make around 65 Christmas cards a year. I love Christmas time as it seems to still be able to inspire us to a kinder side of ourselves.

Hugs for now,

Elizabeth P
Harrisville, New HampshireReplyCancel
MARY OssiNovember 21, 2017 - 12:49 pm

I’ll probably make about 30 cards! Love your inspiration!ReplyCancel
Alla SimonoffNovember 21, 2017 - 1:04 pm

This card is beautiful! It’s always a thrill to get your email because I know I am in for a lovely surprise when I look. I’ve been loving your designs; wish I could collect them all. Thank you for the inspiration.ReplyCancel
Laura IngersollNovember 21, 2017 - 1:24 pm

Wow! What a great card. I usually make around 25 cards for the holidays.ReplyCancel
Gin K.November 21, 2017 - 2:05 pm

Becca.

What lovely elegant detailed dies. They are truly gorgeous. You have been a busy elf! :) I’d love to win one of them. thanks for the chance.
~Gin K.~ReplyCancel
CHERIE JOHNSONNovember 21, 2017 - 2:21 pm

i begin making 25 cards to send out but end up mailing about 12 just to family and a few friends :( . I get burnt out pretty fast during the holidays. Becca i love this rose lattice die and you made it AMAZING!! Thank you for sharing this on this blog hop! :)ReplyCancel
Dee EarnshawNovember 21, 2017 - 3:36 pm

OMG your workmanship is just amazing – love your cards and your creativity:)ReplyCancel
Bonnie SpringleNovember 21, 2017 - 6:36 pm

This is my first year making Christmas cards so far I have made about 20 ! I’m so excited to be making my own this year. Christmas is the most favorite time of year. I love to decorate for Christmas. I enjoy the simple things of Christmas. Thank you so much for the chance to win! I just adore all your works !!ReplyCancel
RobiWNovember 21, 2017 - 6:58 pm

Beautiful, as usual!ReplyCancel
FM GardnerNovember 21, 2017 - 6:59 pm

I love this elegant die set! I see so many possibilities for it! Your card is gorgeous!ReplyCancel
Beverly JordanNovember 21, 2017 - 7:44 pm

This is so beautiful!!!ReplyCancel
Jean marmoNovember 21, 2017 - 7:49 pm

So elegant and pretty!ReplyCancel
Iris SosciaNovember 21, 2017 - 8:09 pm

I make about 30 Christmas cards each year.ReplyCancel
Trina ChaskaNovember 21, 2017 - 9:13 pm

Really beautiful card.ReplyCancel
Gina BNovember 21, 2017 - 11:42 pm

Becca, this is gorgeous card. I love Bella Rose, as well as the other Chantilly Lace designs you have showed. I love the graceful way you put everything together. O yes, I made about 20 Christmas cards last year.ReplyCancel
Cathy W.November 22, 2017 - 4:12 am

You did it again Becca. Absolutely beautiful collection. I can’t wait to make my new cards with the Chantilly Lace collection.
I make approximately 25-30 Christmas cards a year. I start early in July. Each card takes about 3-4 hours to make. It is worth it because I know I bring smiles to those who receive them. Happy Holidays!ReplyCancel
Mary Ann La FalceNovember 22, 2017 - 6:30 am

OutstandingReplyCancel
Carol RossouwNovember 22, 2017 - 6:32 am

This is a really pretty card made with your beautiful dies. I don’t make too many Christmas cards, but have been busy creating Christmas projects for a Christmas market this year.ReplyCancel
MarjetaNovember 22, 2017 - 7:26 am

Your dies are gorgeous and so is your card.ReplyCancel
Vicki DavisNovember 22, 2017 - 1:43 pm

I am pouring over your blog all the time for inspiration and I never fail to find just the right project that I can adapt my way. Thanks so much for all your hard work!ReplyCancel
Anne AlderNovember 22, 2017 - 2:20 pm

What a stunning card, have ordered my dies to have a go myself. Thanks so much Becca for the inspiration xxReplyCancel
FD91354November 22, 2017 - 2:56 pm

Wow.. Love that box from the die.. This is just a beautiful die. Great ideas.ReplyCancel
Shirleen AlexanderNovember 22, 2017 - 4:31 pm

Another beautiful card Becca. The only thing more amazing than your dies are your cards. You have a very special gift that I aspire to achieve on my cardmaking journey. I haven’t been at this for a long time but I make about 50-75 cards for Christmas. It’s a challenge but I feel so rewarded when I’m done with them. Thanks for all your inspiration.ReplyCancel
Barbara HNovember 22, 2017 - 5:51 pm

I make 40 to 45 Christmas Cards. I’ve worked out my design for this year. Now to start them!ReplyCancel
Amanda HaysNovember 23, 2017 - 7:27 am

This is absolutely gorgeous!ReplyCancel
susanne fishwildNovember 23, 2017 - 8:16 am

I only make about 30 cards a year; but that is why I like blog hops, they can all be different. Thanks for the inspiration.ReplyCancel
Jean marmoNovember 23, 2017 - 9:36 am

Simply stunning!I make thank you cards but not Christmas cards!ReplyCancel
D.Ann CNovember 23, 2017 - 11:13 am

Another STUNNER of a die!! (Do you realize my Spellbinders wishlist is over 1/2 your creations?!! This one is going up near the top!) Love those roses and the LEAVES!!! Did you just freehand fussy cut them, too?!
My cards are all Thank You and Friendship cards. But, since I’m disabled, I only get out about 4 or 5 a month.ReplyCancel
CJNovember 23, 2017 - 1:44 pm

Long time fan, Becca, and you never cease to amaze and encourage! Normally I make about 70 carts but don’t think I’ll have the time this year! Happy Thanksgiving!ReplyCancel
Marjorie DumontierNovember 23, 2017 - 6:37 pm

Your creations look like jewels !!ReplyCancel
christiNovember 23, 2017 - 9:14 pm

I make over 50 cards per year. I really make Christmas cards all year long. it’s kind of a running joke with my friends. they laugh because I tell them I don’t send cards I just make them. I do send them but not as many as I make. I have a friend who always needs a card so I box mine up for her. she I tickled pink when she gets them. I have to laugh because sometimes she’ll send one to me. I love your new collection. can’t wait to play with them.ReplyCancel
karenladdNovember 25, 2017 - 1:40 am

Your dies and projects are always awe-inspiring and so beautiful! I feel so inspired each time I visit your blog. As for my Christmas cards, I usually make about 60 and send out 30 or so. The rest I donate to a local nursing home for home bound seniors. They appreciate the handmade cards so very much.ReplyCancel
RiddhiNovember 25, 2017 - 7:54 am

Fabulous cards.. You amaze all the times. ThanksReplyCancel
shartlNovember 25, 2017 - 5:24 pm

Your cards always blow me away! The layers of die cuts and flowers are just gorgeous. I don’t make too many Christmas cards each year since I send photos cards but still make them for my close family and friends. I also make cards for the teachers in my daughter’s classrooms and other school personnel.ReplyCancel
Tracy ANovember 25, 2017 - 11:25 pm

What a beautiful card. At first I thought it was a frame.ReplyCancel
Stacey KowbelNovember 25, 2017 - 11:57 pm

Such a beautiful card! I don’t make very many Christmas cards. only 11, just for my immediate family and good friends.ReplyCancel
Carol KNovember 26, 2017 - 2:54 pm

stunning! such detail and depthReplyCancel
A Merry Little Christmas with Layering Dies + Winner Info » Amazing Paper GraceNovember 27, 2017 - 12:21 am

[…] missed the hop, you can still make the rounds just follow the updated link list ——-> HERE. The winner for the Spellbinders Gift Certificate from my blog is at the bottom of post […]ReplyCancel
Repeating Motif Christmas Card » Amazing Paper GraceDecember 2, 2017 - 9:56 am

[…] showing you what you can do with all the parts and pieces. For more inspiration click HERE and HERE. I have two posts today about using this “runner up” die in the set – there is […]ReplyCancel

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