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Becca Feeken: Cardmaking, Crafting & Diecut Tutorials

April 12, 2017

Take Wing and Fly

Hello sweet friends! I have a card to share today but first I wanted to tell you how excited I am to be teaching at One Crazy Stamper in Toronto on May 4th, 2017. How cool is that? I’m rarely on the road teaching, but I feel so blessed to be getting out. We’ll be creating an elegant yearly journal gift set with my new Filigree Booklet/Mini Card Die and just peek at the video that was made using the die —> HERE. This is one of my personal favorites and I’ve designed additional inserts and accessories to go along with this die – coming later this year. At any rate, I hope so much to meet some of my Canadian friends and northern US friends are welcome to drive in too. For more info pop over to the OCS website and you can see the project. :-) Now on to my card for today…

My project today is one that created to display in the UK. Typically their cards are much larger than ours but I used it as an excuse to make a card I would use for a ”grand” occasion – like an big anniversary or something where you really want the card to stand out over the other cards you send. More importantly, the size of this card matches the scale of this grand border I used – Spellbinders Graceful Floral Lace. At 8.5″x 8.5″ I’ve decided it will either reach its destination in a regular bubble wrap envelope or I’ll make a special envelope with my Envelope Punch Board. This is a two color, two die card made using Spellbinders Graceful Frame Maker and the Spellbinders Graceful Floral Lace. I’ll give you a hint the cutting of the floral frame was done the same way I did in constructing a scrapbook page frame in this technique video at the 5 minute mark. With this technique I used the entire length and width of the die cut. Today I opted for a sweet sentiment from Quietfire Design – Follow Your Dreams.

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Stamps: Quietfire Design – Follow Your Dreams
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest – Natural White – Cover – 80lb smooth, Gold Poster Board – Hobby Lobby
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black Ink
Accessories: Spellbinders Graceful Floral Lace, Spellbinders Graceful Frame Maker, The Paper Source Satin Ribbon – Soft White, The Paper Studio – Pearls

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Thanks for peeking in today! Sending Hugs!!

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DianneApril 12, 2017 - 2:18 pm

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful Becca! I just love your creations! Happy Easter to you and yours!
DianneReplyCancel
Jennie BaileyApril 12, 2017 - 2:23 pm

Fabulous card today, Becca and a beautiful sentiment too.ReplyCancel
Debbie DunhamApril 12, 2017 - 2:34 pm

Beautiful card! So nice that you are coming to Canada! Wish I lived closer! Hugs.ReplyCancel
Maryann LaursenApril 12, 2017 - 2:39 pm

Such a wonderful card here again Becca. And biiiig congrats on your teaching adventure soon, hope it´ll bring you lots of fun and joy.
And also a very Happy Easter to all inhere now too.ReplyCancel
Rosie WaldtApril 12, 2017 - 2:40 pm

Beautiful!!! With your Graceful Frame Maker is there a way I could make a 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 card so the postage would not increase? Love your work.ReplyCancel
Colleen HowellApril 12, 2017 - 2:46 pm

Gorgeous card, it looks so elegant.ReplyCancel
WendyApril 12, 2017 - 3:05 pm

Hi Becca what a fabulous card. I think anyone would be thrilled to receive this card i know know? I would.
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LynetteApril 12, 2017 - 3:45 pm

Woo Hoo! You are coming to Bolton, which is about an hour north of Toronto but only 20 minutes from my house! Checking my travel schedule now so I can book in for the class. I have followed you for years, joined your Kit Club, bought your Bow Maker (2 of them, one as a gift), made a lot of your designs….. I will probably faint when I get to meet you. Oh, and your card is beautiful, as is all that you do.ReplyCancel
ElaineApril 12, 2017 - 3:51 pm

So love this card Becca ,you always inspire me .
wishing you and yours a very Happy Easter.
God Bless Elaine H XReplyCancel
Karen M. RothApril 12, 2017 - 4:01 pm

Beautiful Card. I love seeing you spreading your wings and flying to your Dreams :) {{{hugz}}}ReplyCancel
Noelene ApapApril 12, 2017 - 4:04 pm

Hi Becca, oooh what a beautiful card! I have these dies now & can’t wait to attempt this.
Congratulations on your class! How lucky are the people that get to join you. I wish Australia was a little closer so that I could attend lol
Have a wonderful Easter to you & all your loved ones xReplyCancel
Dorothy MutafopulosApril 12, 2017 - 4:21 pm

Wow!!! Card , love everything the die you use is fabulous and that bow omg !!!ReplyCancel
Doreen RitchieApril 12, 2017 - 4:22 pm

A truly stunning card, Becca.ReplyCancel
TammieApril 12, 2017 - 5:57 pm

Gorgeous!ReplyCancel
Lynda Mellor aka Loopy Lynda UKApril 12, 2017 - 6:11 pm

Good morning Becca, congrats and safe journey to Canada!!!
Well what can I say except this is truly amazing!!! Pardon the pun : ) everything is just so delicate and scrummy!!!
Have a Happy Easter to you and your family!!!
Have a good one!!!
Loopy LyndaxxxReplyCancel
Janet CastleApril 12, 2017 - 6:28 pm

Beautiful card Becca….TFS!
JanReplyCancel
Risa WestApril 12, 2017 - 6:54 pm

Your card is beautiful in every way, I love it!!ReplyCancel
MildredApril 12, 2017 - 7:10 pm

Very beautiful card. I was surprised when I first used the Graceful Frame Maker. I was expecting the outer square frame to be cut also. Still figuring out how to use it.ReplyCancel
Pam TASApril 12, 2017 - 8:39 pm

Hi Becca you have been a busy girl ! This card is lovely everything about it ….
In the U.K. they seem to make these and sit them in a holder and write on the back as they don’t open like a card we do , is that so with this one ?
Congrats on teaching in Canada lucky ladies…… Hugs PamxxxReplyCancel
- Becca FeekenApril 12, 2017 - 8:53 pm
  
  Lol, Pam, that shows what I know. I never opened one of the cards so I assumed you could write inside and I sure didn’t know the writing was on the back. Heck, I’m long winded…I might need both the inside and the backside :-)ReplyCancel
  - Patricia HowarthApril 13, 2017 - 8:33 am
    
    Hi Becca, Just seen Pam’s Blog Comment, to be honest there are only a couple of people who make cards that don’t open, the majority of us always make opening cards, just sayin’ haha.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx
ANN ROBBINSApril 12, 2017 - 9:23 pm

Hello Becca,
Congrats to you on teaching in Canada, those folks are so lucky, sure wish I could take one of your classes but Canada is too far from Florida. Lol might as well be Australia like NOELENE said.
Now that I am finally done with my thirty-two, that’s right 32 cards for the 2 card swaps at Scrapbook Expo, I must get my Becca dies out and the frame maker and try them. Only had for a little over 2 months so now is the time.
This is such a georgous card, as are all your creations. Have a Blessed Easter, my friend.
Hugs xx
Ann Robbins
P.S. Thanks for your wonderful comments on my cards, I really appreciate them coming from my mentor.ReplyCancel
Rosemary TejaApril 12, 2017 - 9:30 pm

Congratulations on the teaching job sure wish that I could be one of your students bet that I sure would learn a lot
What another gorgeous card you have made s are all your cardsReplyCancel
Chelsea JohnsonApril 12, 2017 - 11:46 pm

How delightful to open my email in the middle of the day and see a new blog post!!! What a wonderful treat for the middle of the week!!!! And this is such a gorgeous card. So elegant and classy. Thanks for brightening my day!ReplyCancel
Shaunda SniderApril 13, 2017 - 12:26 am

Beautiful card!!!ReplyCancel
Clare WApril 13, 2017 - 1:14 am

Hi Becca. Soon lovely. Just like lace. Lucky ladies in Canada having you teach them. I am a tad jealous! Any plans to do like wise in the UK I am thinking?….ReplyCancel
AlisonApril 13, 2017 - 2:22 am

Becca your card surely makes a statement! Elegant and perfect for that special occasionReplyCancel
Vicky S.April 13, 2017 - 6:20 am

Becca, Your card is beautiful.
Perfect for a special occasion.
I enjoy your card & you telling us about your life.ReplyCancel
Patricia HowarthApril 13, 2017 - 8:24 am

Hi Becca, Wow !! this is such an amazing coincidence !! I have just bought this die set (5 minutes ago) !! along with the damask border set too. This is such a stunning card.
Lots of love from Patricia xxReplyCancel
- Pam TASApril 14, 2017 - 4:50 am
  
  Hi Patricia good to see your comment to Becca over here
  we often talk about the large cards .
  We just had Sue Willson here for a weekend of demos and card making
  they were big cards with no opening lovely but not good for mailing .
  Thank you for letting us know it’s great to know what overseas
  cards are like hugs Pam XReplyCancel
Cathie WearyApril 13, 2017 - 10:45 am

Hi Becca, I am taking your class at One Crazy Stamper. As soon as it was posted, I signed myself and my sister up. So looking forward to having the opportunity to meet you after following your blog for so many years. I have cased many of your cards as they are so beautiful. Can hardly wait for the class.ReplyCancel
Yvonne NicholsonApril 13, 2017 - 7:19 pm

Becca what a beautiful card..
I saw that you were coming to OCS, I wish it was during the day or saturday so I could come, for its about 2hrs. from where I live and it would be after midnight before I got home, and I am not doing much night driving any more.,suppose it was the only time you could fit into your scheduler I shop at Lora’s store all the time.Hope you have a great trip to Canada, her store is about 1Hr or less from Toronto its in Bolton, Ont.Hugs.ReplyCancel
Sandra SmithApril 13, 2017 - 11:33 pm

I’m excited to hear about new dies coming from you, Becca. I love the variety that can be created using your Border Collection and will definitely be purchasing your new dies. This card is lovely and I love the size I know A2 cards are more common here in the US but I’ve always preferred larger cards so this appeals to me a lot. I think a larger card makes a bigger statement and allows more creative space.

I wish I could travel to Canada to attend your class! Enjoy it!ReplyCancel
Joy MossApril 14, 2017 - 3:56 pm

Love how a tiny image or verse can be highlighted this way!ReplyCancel
Jennifer Smith-KirkApril 15, 2017 - 1:31 pm

Simply gorgeous Becca, lovely special cards x x xReplyCancel
Betty mcalisterApril 17, 2017 - 4:48 pm

beautiful card Becca. Your bow and embellishment are stunning too xxReplyCancel
sorayaApril 17, 2017 - 11:46 pm

what a gorgeous card!! love your dies because they’re so elegant and classy.ReplyCancel
SuzyApril 30, 2017 - 6:01 pm

Becca ~ I’ve been looking at your cards all afternoon and they are absolutely beautiful …and I wonder how you mail them with so many layers, large bows, and embellishments?ReplyCancel

April 7, 2017

Day of Giving Friday: You Are The Best!

by Becca Feeken74 comments

Sweet Peeps, Happy Friday. I have to say that just as much as giving a card on Fridays and reading your heartfelt sharing, I adore Fridays for many reasons. This day gives me pause to analyze the week, complete with my shortcomings and the triumphs I experience. This week is no different, I fell short in so many ways but also I had a personal triumph that makes me thankful. This year I’ve been doing my inner homework, cleaning up some emotional tarnish that I thought could not be recovered from. To my amazement, once through the dirt and sour deposits that threaten, I find the original layer is still shiny and that gives me great hope! Creating is such a catalyst for soul searching and giving – I hope you use it to your sweet advantage. In that vain, today’s card was created to give away for Day of Giving Friday – I hope it brightens someones day. (By the way yes, I have a backlog of cards to send out – no worries – they will come, I promise!)

Today I built my card on a base that is 5-1/2″x 7-1/2″. The die I choose is another that has sadly hit the Spellbinders discontinue list and I don’t think I ever had the chance to share a public card – although I’ve seen stunning cards on the internet made with this one – it’s called Spellbinders Regal Allure. The quantities of this die set are quite limited and no more will be manufactured – I promised I’d tell you :-)

So I took an unconventional approach to this die and split it in half horizontally, scored and folded it. I’m a little bit on a dimension kick so I wanted to create a valance above and below that brings your eye to the center. To decorate those, I used the detail piece in the set to add a flourish to the flaps I created from the Regal Allure die. For my sentiment I cut the banner from Spellbinders Decorative Swallowtail Tags and smudged it with Ranger Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink before taking the paper out of the die – by default that gives the banner a nice border. Then I finished up by stamping a sentiment from Quietfire Design – it’s part of a double sentiment but I simply used You are the Best!

For new readers, every Friday it’s my pleasure to give away a card. The card goes to a randomly picked reader (worldwide) who leaves a comment in our conversation. Want to know more about Day of Giving, here’s a link to my FAQ’s just check out #11. You can check the list of winners HERE! For your comment: What do you consider to be your greatest weakness?

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Stamps: Quietfire Design – I Don’t Tell You Often Enough
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest – Natural White – Cover – 80lb smooth, Bazzill-Pale Rose, Digital Paper – Iralimija Etsy Shop
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black Ink
Accessories: Spellbinders Regal Allure, Spellbinders Decorative Swallowtail Tags, May Arts Silk Ribbon, Lace, The Paper Studio – Pearls

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Love you all! I’ll see you soon!!

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TammieApril 7, 2017 - 4:22 pm

Beaitutiful post Becca. The personal message you share this week is timely. I appreciate your humbleness, encouragement, and sincerity. Sometimes your messages are a “hug”. Gracias.

Hmm, I’d say my greatest weakness is ‘doubt’.ReplyCancel
Noelene ApapApril 7, 2017 - 4:24 pm

Hi Becca, Wow you take your emotions & you created this beautiful card. I also use my crafting as my personal healing from lifes roller coaster ride. lol though my emotions do not produce masterpieces like yours!
Thank you for sharing your amazing talent. My biggest weakness is probably my generosity. People can sometimes use it & take it for granted.
Have a lovely weekend xReplyCancel
Barbara WilsonApril 7, 2017 - 4:29 pm

Beautiful card. My greatest weakness is putting things off until tomorrow, which never comes.ReplyCancel
Lynda Mellor aka Loopy Lynda UKApril 7, 2017 - 4:31 pm

Good morning Becca, this is simply Devine!!! The bow is exquisite as always!!! Sending the sentiment right back to you : )
My weakness. Let’s see I have a boat load!!! Craft supplies is the main one I think I have to have it when really I don’t : )
Have a good one!!!
Loopy LyndaxxxReplyCancel
Christine SpringmanApril 7, 2017 - 4:37 pm

Another beautiful card I love how you used the die cut but cutting it in half. My greatest weakness would be not carring through on my ideas. Christine S.ReplyCancel
Cyndy WApril 7, 2017 - 4:41 pm

I love this card Becca! Sorry to hear spellbinders is discontinuing this and many other dies. My budget cannot keep up so know I will miss quite a few. My greatest weakness is not being able to figure out how to make myself a priority and still do for the others in my life. I am continually “chastised” for putting myself in last place, especially since I have some serious health concerns right now–just not in my nature or maybe I am lazy–either way I need to figure it out! Thanks for all your inspiration! I love to “case” your work!ReplyCancel
- Becca FeekenApril 7, 2017 - 6:18 pm
  
  Cyndy I hope your health is restored soon. Please take care of yourself! Your well-being cascades down to the people you help, so you definitely need to ensure your health first. Be blessed!ReplyCancel
  - Pam TASApril 7, 2017 - 7:01 pm
    
    Cyndy that’s your nature we are who we are !
    But they say if we don’t look after ourselves we are no good
    to anyone including our self….
    Take care and hope your health improves soon hugs Pamxxx
Christine MillerApril 7, 2017 - 4:47 pm

Wow, Becca! What an awesome testimony that God is helping you through something you thought couldn’t be fixed. Such an encouragement.

My biggest weakness is being a perfectionist. It is often admired, but in truth causes lots of problems when I expect too much of myself, my loved ones, or my time.ReplyCancel
CaroleApril 7, 2017 - 4:49 pm

What a lovely card. I love your creative use of the die cut. The soft colors on this card really speak to me. My greatest weakness is impatience both with myself and my husband. He’s a very methodical thinker and is slow to make decisions. He really likes to think things through and I’m the exact opposite but I’ve learned that trying to speed him up just doesn’t work. I am learning to give him time to work things out at his own pace. So happy to have found your blog. You do beautiful work.ReplyCancel
Jean marmoApril 7, 2017 - 4:51 pm

Another beautiful card. My biggest weakness is Afraid of not being good enough.ReplyCancel
MaureenApril 7, 2017 - 4:56 pm

Oh, Becca, you are the best! Another beautiful card. Thank you for sharing these lovely works of art with all of us. My greatest weakness has been putting others first and not considering that a weakness.ReplyCancel
ElaineApril 7, 2017 - 4:58 pm

A very beautiful card as always Becca,
I am afraid my weakness is food.
God Bless
Elaine H XReplyCancel
- Pam TASApril 7, 2017 - 7:06 pm
  
  Hi Elaine God bless your honesty lol !!!
  Most of us if we are honest would fit that category ….
  Hope Andrew is doing well hugs PamxxxxReplyCancel
Dalyce MangumApril 7, 2017 - 5:00 pm

This is a very lovely card, Becca!!
Thank you for the chance to win it.
I love your cards and I love your new dies.
Thank you for inspiring all of us.ReplyCancel
Wanda ThomasApril 7, 2017 - 5:05 pm

Lucky me! I have that die! My greatest weakness (amongst many) would probably be expecting perfection.ReplyCancel
christiApril 7, 2017 - 5:06 pm

finally a question I can answer almost without thinking. patience, I need it bad. I use to be more inpatient and am trying hard not to be but it still is the hardest for me. gorgeous card. the die is beautiful.ReplyCancel
Karen M. RothApril 7, 2017 - 5:09 pm

Oh My! This card is so lovely and very Springy :D I love it so much.
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My greatest weakness is that after my truck wreck that did kill me I am unable to do even simple math in my head. I require a printable form to keep track and our Printer ran out of ink and six months later it still has no ink. This has caused me to put us into a Deep Debt that we can never repay. Right now I have three Credit Cards that have gone to Collections. I had been trying to get my Website and Boutique up and running and well, then I ended up very ill and the bills just kept adding up and now I have a Domain Name paid for the next ten years but will not have my Professino0nal Website Design that I love so much. Because of this I continue to watch each Dream I ever had fall to the ground in shattered pieces along with my heart…..ReplyCancel
- Sandy ArtmanApril 7, 2017 - 6:23 pm
  
  Dear Karen,
  Just wanted you to know that someone is praying for a miracle for you. That the shattered pieces of your heart and dreams are used to create something precious and beautiful. God bless you.ReplyCancel
RachelApril 7, 2017 - 5:13 pm

Beautiful card Becca you are so talented. You actually inspire me when I am feeling blank when it comes to creating. But your sweet thoughts of what you share whether is good or bad also helps as I know that others are having some questionable thoughts. I think my biggest weakness is time. I feel that time just goes by so fast and I need to slow down and enjoy the good that God provides. Enjoy sometimes the tears and know that those tears will dry and that for that brief moment I was weak but He was with me. More time to pray and thank Him for his gifts of family, friends good health and love.ReplyCancel
Angelique VelaApril 7, 2017 - 5:17 pm

I’d like to say that doubt is my biggest weakness but when I really think about it I think that arrogance is really my biggest weakness. Most of the time I don’t even realize I’m doing it. Go figure. It’s usually not until after the fact that I may perceive any arrogance on my part.ReplyCancel
DottieApril 7, 2017 - 5:21 pm

What a beautiful card! I love its softness and that sweet bow to finish it off. Thank you Becca for the chance to win this creation of yours. Thats wonderful.ReplyCancel
MiluApril 7, 2017 - 5:25 pm

Beautiful as always and I really enjoy the way you cut the dye in half
My biggest weakness is trying to control what I cannot control
which causes we worry
which is a lack of faith
Love,
MiluReplyCancel
Maxine DApril 7, 2017 - 5:29 pm

What a beautiful card Becca, and I do love your less than conventional use of the dies :)
My greatest weakness – hmmm – impatience and I can become irritated too quickly.
Blessings
MaxineReplyCancel
LISA DUGGINApril 7, 2017 - 5:34 pm

Such a pretty, pretty, pretty card… My greatest weakness, I know is thinking everyone should always do things like I do! Such a sad thing when I think about it. Love that card. Blessings, LisaReplyCancel
Joanna DicksonApril 7, 2017 - 5:35 pm

Simply stunning. I’m lucky enough to own this die Becca. And I couldn’t and wouldn’t part with it.
Wishing you a great weekend ?ReplyCancel
Joanna DicksonApril 7, 2017 - 5:38 pm

Oops my greatest weakness is not having the confidence in my crafting to take my passion further. XReplyCancel
KathyApril 7, 2017 - 5:40 pm

Awesome card…I’m bad at cleaning up my messy, I buy craft supplies and don’t use them…and things stack up…ReplyCancel
- Jacquelyn HoaglandApril 8, 2017 - 12:21 pm
  
  I do the same thing! Since my husband passed away I haven’t gotten back into making my cards but I still go to the crafting conventions and stock up. Now I have to shovel my way through my craft room and get it organized. Good luck getting your supplies organized. :-)ReplyCancel
Lori SloanApril 7, 2017 - 5:47 pm

Gorgeous! Thank you Becca! I think that my greatest weakness is that I try to please everyone else! Sometimes not a great thing!ReplyCancel
Vicky S.April 7, 2017 - 5:51 pm

Becca, This is an beautiful card.
You always amaze me with your ideas.
You are so talented.
My greatest weakness is that I can’t say no
Even when I want to.ReplyCancel
Sandy ArtmanApril 7, 2017 - 6:11 pm

Happy Friday, dear Becca,
Your post today is a shining example of why I so appreciate who you are and how you nurture this community. Card making is a kind of meditation in my life and it creates a space for peace and insight. When I read your words and the comments from others, it does invite me to sit with the questions and listen to what comes up. There is such a sense of like mindedness, that sometimes I read my very thoughts coming from another’s words. Do you hear our cheers and feel our hugs of support in your newfound hope?

Weakness? Over commitment! You mean, I can’t do everything??? No dear, you cannot. Isn’t it obvious? (Well, yes it is!)

Such a lovely card. That pale pink detail piece really caught my eye. That, and the lovely piece of lace peeking out from under the sentiment!
Love and blessings,
SandyReplyCancel
Juanita BraunApril 7, 2017 - 6:28 pm

What a beautiful card Becca. You are so creative and you show us so many ways to use our dies. Thank you so much for sharing your talent each week. My weakness, and it is a BIG one, is buying so many Spellbinders, scrapbook paper and other craft items. Thanks to you for sharing your cards each week so I am using more of my things. I am having knee replacement surgery next week so I hope it gives me time to work on my cards once the bad pain goes away.ReplyCancel
Tanja SouterApril 7, 2017 - 6:35 pm

This is really beautiful Becca. My biggest weakness? Trying to control everything. I starting to to say “whatever”, like a teenager, but it isn’t easy.ReplyCancel
Joy MossApril 7, 2017 - 6:36 pm

I love all the delicate touches – from the two valances, to the lace flower, to the pink flower, and the multiple loops on the ribbon!
My weakness – Pinterest! I’m not kidding. I’m on it several times a day and am constantly pinning new ideas. I’m working on cutting back quite a bit so I can get other things done…like stamp!ReplyCancel
Pam TASApril 7, 2017 - 6:48 pm

Hello Becca very feminine card lovely !
So happy you have done some cleaning up ( thought you had had a spring clean
In the house work department ) lol
One of my biggest weak spots is not making time for the things I would like to do
for myself ! Lots of people would be able to relate to that .
Hugs to everyone ,stay safe PamXXXReplyCancel
Penny GApril 7, 2017 - 7:25 pm

Another beautiful card!!My biggest weakness is always putting things off until the last minute, and then rushing around trying to get things done!ReplyCancel
SuzzieQApril 7, 2017 - 7:49 pm

Well, well, let’s see. I have many issues that need work. But currently my greatest weakness is “procrastination” in getting my house work done and straightening out the clutter that built up while my husband was so ill and there was no time, or energy, for anything but taking care of him. Now all I want to do is make cards. I have been procrastinating on my house work for so long now, it seems I don’t care wheither I do it or not. I know, I must change my attitude – SOON. I can not continue this way. I used to be a neat freek and I was so well organized. Now where did that girl go?ReplyCancel
- SuzzieQApril 7, 2017 - 7:53 pm
  
  Woops! Forgot to tell you how lovely your card is today. It is gorgeous.ReplyCancel
Melissa BApril 7, 2017 - 8:22 pm

My greatest weakness is putting mundane (cleaning, etc) things off and doing the more enjoyable things (crafts, baking,reading, crochet) first!ReplyCancel
Rosemary TejaApril 7, 2017 - 8:28 pm

I think my greatest weakness i looking to what beautiful new cards
you have made to share with us i can’t wait for friday to see the new ones
When is your shop going to open?ReplyCancel
Bonnie SpringleApril 7, 2017 - 8:37 pm

Your card reflects the person you are beautiful!ReplyCancel
Sandra SmithApril 7, 2017 - 8:46 pm

Your card is absolutely lovely! There is an exquisite feel to it that is so elegant. I am seriously considering adding this die to my collection.

My greatest weakness is putting myself last and struggling to ask for help. This leaves me feeling isolated and alone too much of the time. I guess admitting that is a step toward change. Thank you for thought provoking questions!ReplyCancel
Judy BennettApril 7, 2017 - 8:50 pm

What a stunning card Becca! Your creativity never ceases to amaze me.

As to my greatest weakness, I have to say it is keeping my craft room organized and clean. I am such a messy crafter and guess I always will be. :(ReplyCancel
Shaunda SniderApril 7, 2017 - 9:46 pm

I love your cards:-)ReplyCancel
Cindy KApril 7, 2017 - 9:52 pm

I consider my greatest weakness to be collecting craft supplies! I tend to buy much more then I have time to use, thereby taking up more room than I have. I am doing something about it though. I have undertaken the job of “clearing out” and letting go. It’s hard, but I’m getting there. It will always be a constant struggle, because I love creating.

I love your cards Becca. They are so pleasing to the eye, and very comforting to look at! Thank you for sharing your God given gift.ReplyCancel
DevyApril 7, 2017 - 9:53 pm

My weakness is procrastination! I have never been very tidy of a homemaker, and so things tend to get cluttered! It takes a big step to get me cleaning! It doesn’t help that my sweet husband is a huge clutter bug!
Your card is gorgeous- thank you for sharing your creativity!ReplyCancel
Janice BrummettApril 7, 2017 - 10:09 pm

What a beautiful card! Thank you for teaching me to really look at my dies. I would have never thought to cut it into and turn it into this beautiful card.
I have many weaknesses! As I get older, I would rather play with paper and ink or fabric than clean my home. I keep up with the laundry-no problem there-, but I hate to take time to run the sweeper, dust, and clean the bathrooms.ReplyCancel
Denise BryantApril 7, 2017 - 10:10 pm

Gorgeous details! Love this beautiful card!
My weakness is being too easy-going and getting pushed around because of it.ReplyCancel
KathymApril 7, 2017 - 10:51 pm

This may sound odd,,but I cannot let people fail. At work this is a problem because my boss wants to let someone go, but I keep helping this person. My hope is he will learn, be inspired, and pick up his tasks. He is a father of 3 and a husband. It takes time to help others….ReplyCancel
BobbiApril 8, 2017 - 12:30 am

Beautiful card Becca. I love that you have been dealing with those inward issues that often affect how we live our lives. My greatest weakness, or at the moment, the one I am working on, is comparing myself to others, and finding myself lacking. In teaching the book of John this year, one of the greatest lessons was seeing that we all have different gifts, talents and abilities, but all for the common good. So I am learning to be content ??ReplyCancel
Chelsea JohnsonApril 8, 2017 - 12:42 am

I love this card! The layers are perfect together. And of course the colors are just so pretty.
As for my greatest weakness, hmmm. So many to chose from. I think it is taking myself too seriously and not sustaining a good sense of humor.ReplyCancel
Jennie BaileyApril 8, 2017 - 12:59 am

Such a beautiful card today, sweet sentiment, a gorgeous die cut and some lovely lace, what more could you ask for! I’ve found the die here in the UK too.
My weakness is to look at beautiful cards and think that I’ll never be that good.ReplyCancel
Maryann LaursenApril 8, 2017 - 1:14 am

You´ve just done it again here Becca, and made the most gorgeous card. It is sooo beautiful and would definitely light up anybodys day to recieve a card like this, that´s for sure.
My biggest weakness?? That must be, that I just can´t say no, when people ask me for help, even I know, it´ll cost me a lot afterwards, as my health just can´t keep on anymore, and my back gets worser and worser, so sometimes I really wish, I would learn to say no, as people don´t seem to see it, so I can only blame myself ofcause.ReplyCancel
DaleApril 8, 2017 - 1:55 am

such a beautiful card Becca. I love your bows. I have tried to copy them but haven’t been successful so far. I am a very strong woman, I don’t know what my weakness would be. I must have some weakness…..Lays lightly salted potato chips… I love them especially a fresh bag.ReplyCancel
AlisonApril 8, 2017 - 2:40 am

Oh Becca this is an awesome card! My greatest weakness is probably my lack of self confidence! Try as I might it is very hard to get over.ReplyCancel
BenteApril 8, 2017 - 3:32 am

Love the beautiful details on this gorgeous card, Becca :))
Thanks for the chance to win!
I think my greatest weakness is being too much of a perfectionist :((ReplyCancel
Maureen KApril 8, 2017 - 4:20 am

Hello Becca,
What a shame this die is being discontinued. Today’s card is so very beautiful and shows the die off to perfection.
My greatest weakness is the inability to say “NO”. My daughter has told me many times that the smallest word is a word I am unable to say!!!
Maureen xxReplyCancel
Susan B.April 8, 2017 - 5:51 am

What a beautiful card! I am checking my dies today to make sure I have this one. My greatest weaknesses is my temper and impatience over small things. I work on it everyday and ask God to help me. Thanks for chance to win.ReplyCancel
ANN ROBBINSApril 8, 2017 - 7:54 am

Morning Becca,
Beautiful card today for Day of Giving. Was the last one given really in February? Or am I missing something.
My greatest weakness is not being able to control myself from buying and buying SPELLBINDER DIES. I’m really not kidding. My friends have threatened to send my to SA – Spellbinder Anonymous! LOL
Have a great weekend.
Hugs
Ann R.ReplyCancel
Ruthie ArmstrongApril 8, 2017 - 9:50 am

Becca, beautiful card! I love the lace embellishments and your bows are always scrumptious! I have so many weeknesses that I can hardly just choose one. I think regret is my biggest one, which causes a bunch of others. I offer them up, but take them back. I just need to let go and let God. Loves to you!!ReplyCancel
Heidi MortensenApril 8, 2017 - 10:01 am

How I would absolutly love to win your totally stunning card, Becca ! You are genius in your field! When I am being asked, which cardstile I admire the most, my answer is Becca Feeken ! :-)) I wish, that we were anke to get all those wonderful dies in Denmark. We have alot, but there is also many we have to order from USA if we REALLY want them. They get very expensive them because of taxes.
A wonderful weekend to Everton ! :-)
From Heidi in DkReplyCancel
Heidi MortensenApril 8, 2017 - 10:32 am

Well, a wonderful weekend to Everton indeed, but I meant to write to every one ! :-)))ReplyCancel
Doreen RitchieApril 8, 2017 - 10:56 am

Stunning card, as usual Becca. I think my greatest weakness is not being able to throw anything away – even scraps of card, because I think they will be useful one day!ReplyCancel
Clare WApril 8, 2017 - 12:10 pm

Hi Becca. Fab card as always. As for my greatest weakness. Mmm…. Probably have a few but I don’t tolerate fools gladly. Happy weekend.ReplyCancel
Patricia HowarthApril 8, 2017 - 1:10 pm

Hi Becca, This is a stunningly elegant card, shabby chic and beautiful.
My weakness is that I am too sensitive and too emotional, I sometimes wish that I could keep my emotions in check, I cry far too easily and get emotional far too quickly, if I feel something it shows in my face.
Enjoy your weekend.
Lots of love from Patricia xxReplyCancel
Carol RossouwApril 8, 2017 - 3:02 pm

Another very pretty “Becca card”! What a shame that this die is retiring. Us international folks, who have to deal with high exchange rates, haven’t even had a chance to get this one! I have so many weaknesses that I am aware of, but I guess one that tops the list at this stage of my life is a lack of patience.ReplyCancel
Anne(UK)April 8, 2017 - 4:19 pm

I love the way you have cut and made 2 sections to frame your card! It certainly does draw the eye into the centre!
Your question made me think of Dorcas Lane in ‘Lark Rise to Candleford’. The first episode I watched had Dorcas saying – ‘Cake is my one weakness!’, but the more episodes I watched, the more I heard Dorcas saying that other things were her ‘one weakness’. I’m much like Dorcas in that I might want to believe that ‘cake is my one weakness’, but in truth, I have many! It is a wonderful series and at the end, she tells Gabriel that she has many weaknesses and we love her all the more for her confession!
Hugs
Anne (UK) xReplyCancel
Cards lApril 8, 2017 - 6:22 pm

Second guessing people and wondering if they are truly being genuine is a big problem for me.
Carol bReplyCancel
Denice with a "c"April 9, 2017 - 2:57 pm

I have so many things that could use some work on ….but if I could only change one thing it would be to stop having such a critical personality. I am a perfectionist in so many things and my entire family is not. I am in the process now, with many prayers, learning to just keep my mouth closed and move on. I tell you, I have the worst time with this . I am not where I need to be but I thank God I am not where I used to be. This is defiantly a work in progress. It’s a wonder The Lord doesn’t loose His patience with me. Hugs, Denice with a “c”ReplyCancel
crafty violetApril 9, 2017 - 3:31 pm

Lovely card. My greatest weakness…..crafting supplies! fabric for quilts! flowers for my garden! I could have worse vices!ReplyCancel
Ang EdwardsApril 10, 2017 - 2:29 am

Hi Becca just love this card one day i hope to win one of your cards !! My weekness is that i worry too much especialy over health issues / which i have a few of
Hope you are well
Sending love your way
From Ang in GB xxxReplyCancel
Dorothy MutafopulosApril 12, 2017 - 4:24 pm

Beautiful card love the day layout and colors. My weakness is saying no but after a while I have learned.ReplyCancel
Jennifer Smith-KirkApril 15, 2017 - 1:46 pm

Beautiful project Becca as usual your attention to detail works a treat. My greatest weakness would be indecision to the point of annoying myself x x xReplyCancel

April 1, 2017

No Fooling – Twin Cards of Different Blogs

by Becca Feeken32 comments

Happy April Fools! So today I’m blogging over on the Spellbinders Blog, no kidding!! Over there I’m showing you step-by-step how to bring beauty to edge of your cards. It’s one of the ways I use borders to enhance a card and it rests safely in my tool box of card tricks. Technically when I’m designing a card I start by thinking about the edge or edges and then move my focus to the center and what I’m trying to highlight. Here’s the link over to my post – HERE – you’ll need to see what I’m talking about for my post today to make sense. So, pop over so you can get a look at the technique I used and then come back so I can tell you about my cards today. I’m answering comments and questions over there as well, so sound out about which style you like best :-)

Okay, you’re back . . . lets talk about edges so you know which one works for you best.

Today I decided to turn my original thinking on it’s edge :-) There’s more than one way to get this look and I definitely think every orientation has a lovely look! For my first card, it’s just like the card on the Spellbinder Blog, except turned on its side with a left hand fold. I rarely make side fold cards but I’ll tell you, it’s a very easy way to get this look. For my card I’ve used Spellbinders Graceful Damask Border and the beautiful oval I’ve used to highlight my sentiment is Spellbinders Oval Regalia (I used Spellbinders Classic Ovals SM to cut the aperture).

For my second card, I used the Hinge Technique I created. Simply put, you cut your die, with die hanging over a folded edge a tiny bit. The folded edge you use to cut over only needs to be 3/8″ to 1/2″ – you only need enough to as a basis to glue a layer to and hold it with some stability. So that’s exactly what I did – for the back of the card I cut one border over the fold the cut the second border along the bottom (just as is shown step-by-step in my post on the Spellbinders Blog). For the front of the card I cut at the top of the paper and then again at the bottom of the paper. To put the card together I glued the front piece to the back piece that has the tiny flap facing toward the front. For my card I’ve used Spellbinders Graceful Damask Border and the lovely oval I’ve used to frame my sentiment is Spellbinders Oval Majesty (I used Spellbinders Classic Ovals SM to cut the aperture).

As a designer, I take delight in giving you more than one way to use my designs. I hope you will add these two border orientations to your repertoire so that you can stretch your choices into a couple of beautiful options.

WR-Supplies
Stamps: Clearly Wordsworth – Faith
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest – Natural White – Cover – 80lb smooth, Digital Paper – Iralimija’s Etsy Shop
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black Ink and Ranger Super Fine Detail Clear Embossing Powder
Accessories: Spellbinders Graceful Damask Border , Spellbinders Oval Regalia, Spellbinders Oval Majesty, Spellbinders Classic Ovals SM, The Paper Studio – Pearls, May Arts Silk Ribbon, Tulle, Pearl Brad

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Sending hugs! Hope you have a great weekend!!

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Lynda Mellor aka Loopy Lynda UKApril 1, 2017 - 2:30 pm

Good morning Becca, bless you you sweet angel!!! The simplicity of these two creations are breath taking!!!!
Thankyou for all your inspiration!!!
What an April Fools Day!!!
Have a good one!!!
Loopy LyndaxxxReplyCancel
Jennie BaileyApril 1, 2017 - 2:32 pm

How lovely both these cards are and thank you for the instructions too. I love these borders dies nod I can’t wait to see some more.ReplyCancel
Wanda ThomasApril 1, 2017 - 2:35 pm

Gorgeous but I’m not connecting the dots yet. looks like a trip to the craft room for play time!!ReplyCancel
Barbara TranquillaApril 1, 2017 - 3:04 pm

Hi Becca,

Wonderful, wonderful! Both cards are simply elegant and the technique of border edges is worth its weight in gold. Why couldn’t I think of that as many hinged cards I have done. Thanks oh, so much for sharing–all part of your generous nature willing to spread beauty out and about. A real treat this Saturday. Thanks again. BarbaraReplyCancel
PattyKApril 1, 2017 - 3:27 pm

Hi Becca, what a beautiful card. Simple and elegant. I was wondering one thing. You state to cut both pieces of the card base 7 x 5 and score 1 inch down one 7 x 5 piece.. The picture shows the 2 card bases different sizes. Is this incorrect? I’m anxious to get started.ReplyCancel
- Becca FeekenApril 1, 2017 - 4:02 pm
  
  Hey Patty, that’s an error – it should say 6″x 5″for the second piece…ReplyCancel
Diane BrownApril 1, 2017 - 3:45 pm

Hi Becca,

More gorgeous cards, they are so elegant, love your cards they are always so feminine, thank you for your inspiration.
DiReplyCancel
ConniecrafterApril 1, 2017 - 4:04 pm

Thanks so much for sharing how to do that , it looks terrific, gives the card that extra special something!!ReplyCancel
Joanna DicksonApril 1, 2017 - 5:24 pm

Wow xReplyCancel
Sandra SmithApril 1, 2017 - 5:52 pm

Such different looks with the same border die but all are beautiful! Thank you for the extra inspiration today and Happy April 1st Day!ReplyCancel
PamTASApril 1, 2017 - 6:28 pm

Hi Becca Sunday the 2nd here lol
All the cards for the two days are lovely.
Can’t wait to try them just what I needed love and hugs PamxxxxxxReplyCancel
SuzzieQApril 1, 2017 - 7:42 pm

Lovely, lovely, lovely cards. Thanks for the inspiration. Wishing you a fab weekend.ReplyCancel
Yvonne NicholsonApril 1, 2017 - 8:10 pm

Loved all your cards.
Have a great weekend.ReplyCancel
Chelsea JohnsonApril 1, 2017 - 8:38 pm

Becca, these cards are fabulous!! I just love those beautiful edgings. Your new dies work perfectly for this elegant application. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful ideas with us!!!ReplyCancel
Janice BrummettApril 1, 2017 - 8:57 pm

Beautiful cards. Hadn’t thought to use at the top of the card. Just made two sympathy cards using this die. Guess I will send follow up “think of you” cards using this die on the top and bottom. Thanks for the inspirationReplyCancel
CindyApril 1, 2017 - 10:03 pm

What a pair of gorgeous cards. Always love your hinged technique, it is so easy. Matter of fact it is so easy I fotget to use it!!! Thank you for sharing all your gorgeous gorgeous cards.
Happy April Fools day back at you.
CindyReplyCancel
Shaunda SniderApril 1, 2017 - 10:22 pm

What beautiful cards!!! Your talent is amazing.ReplyCancel
Beverly FuchsApril 1, 2017 - 11:10 pm

Gorgeous cards. The color and the design of each is just divine. Your cards are always a winner.ReplyCancel
Clare WApril 2, 2017 - 12:40 am

Hi Becca. I love the look of the borders on the edge. I’ll be giving this a try.ReplyCancel
Jean marmoApril 2, 2017 - 12:49 am

Such beautiful cards.ReplyCancel
Jacquie JacobsApril 2, 2017 - 1:14 am

Hello Becca,

It has been such a long time since I was able to look at my blog and view others, so sorry for my absence, I have missed you! Such beautiful creations as always my friend, you never cease to amaze me with all your beautiful designs and I shall certainly be going onto the Spellbinders blog to read your tutorial.
I hope this finds you and your family all well, I am not sure whether you celebrate Easter over there but happy Easter anyway.

Love & hugs

Jacquie Jacobs xxxxReplyCancel
Jennifer Smith-KirkApril 2, 2017 - 3:18 am

Hi Becca
Beautiful card and love what you did on the spellbinders blog, such a lovely way to use border dies – thank you so much for sharing x x xReplyCancel
Maryann LaursenApril 2, 2017 - 6:32 am

Simply stunning work from you as always Becca. Your cards and design are always such a joy to watch and also today as well.ReplyCancel
Earlene BostApril 2, 2017 - 7:39 am

These cards are even more “Beccalicious ” because they use dies you created. Love it! Can’t wait to try them.ReplyCancel
Terri WApril 2, 2017 - 7:40 am

Becca they are both lovely but I was wondering how you cut the first one on the top so that it didn’t fall apart? Am I missing something?
Thanks!ReplyCancel
Maureen KApril 2, 2017 - 11:21 am

Hello Becca,
Two stunning cards – as usual from you.
April Fool’s Day was my parents’ Wedding Anniversary, they always used to say that they didn’t know which was one the bigger fool!! However, they managed 47 years before dad passed away. Today 2nd April is mam’s Anniversary, she died in 1980.
xxxxReplyCancel
KathyApril 2, 2017 - 12:05 pm

Such wonderful cards. A true delight!!! Thanks for encouraging us to be creative by turning it on its side!!!ReplyCancel
Dianne SchlegelApril 2, 2017 - 3:36 pm

Thank You Becca for the tutorial on Spellbinders and on youtube – I’ve been visiting youtube regularly for inspiration. Thank you thank you.
Hugs DianneReplyCancel
AudreyApril 2, 2017 - 5:06 pm

Love the cards. You never cease to amaze. I do have one question. When you made the first card, what length was the ribbon.? Thank you.ReplyCancel
Joy MossApril 3, 2017 - 2:20 am

These are beautiful. Thanks for sharing the tutorial on the Spellbinder’s blog!ReplyCancel
Doreen RitchieApril 3, 2017 - 9:22 am

A delightful set of twins, Becca. Both are simply gorgeous!
Doreen RReplyCancel
Anne(UK)April 4, 2017 - 6:40 pm

A double offering. How blessed we are today! Those subtle colours are divine!
Hugs
Anne(UK)xReplyCancel

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