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Saving the Written Word
Welcome to my 30 Days of Giving – every day during the month of July I’m giving away a handmade card – you can read all the specifics HERE. You can check to see if you’ve won a card by looking under the Features menu item and selecting Giveaway Winners.
Lol, where did the weekend go? Yikes! I’ll have new cards to show this week as I’m busily crafting. In the mean time I hope you’ll enjoy one that is you’ve seen before but it’s new to many of you. It’s a format that I would make again and the original post is HERE.
For today’s comment – you get a break from the questions. What’s on your mind?
The card that’s being given away today is shown above. Just a note – this is a card that has been shown before and there is a possibility that some of the supplies that were used are currently discontinued, no doubt there will be something you can substitute – have a look through my galleries for alternative ideas. Many things can still be found on the open market, just google and you’ll find that many retailers are still selling.
Stamps: JustRite Papercrafts – True Friends Vintage Labels Four
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest – Natural White – 80lb Smooth
Ink: Amuse Latte, Versafine Onyx Black
Accessories: Spellbinders Gold Elements, Spellbinders Medallion One, Spellbinders Adorning Squares, May Arts Silk Ribbon, Maya Roads Trinket Pin.png)
I have to admit, I pulled out Christmas paper and am working with some Christmas Dies this week. I love the feeling I get when I have the first Christmas card done. It’s just like oiling the holiday part of my creativity. Don’t be surprised if you see Christmas soon :-)
Heading off to work hope to have a good day. To finish of the card I have to do. Christine Springman
Hi Becca. Such a beautiful card. Love these gorgeous dies and the colour combo :-) Have a lot on my mind at the moment – too much to mention, some good some not so! Just back from work so am going to relax a little and then make some cards :-) Hugs xxx
What a beautiful card. I must have missed it the first time. Thanks so much for sharing it again.
I’m thinking about the train trip with my 10 yo grandson to visit my daughter in NH!. We leave Thursday, take the train to Boston, then the bus to NH! Can’t wait!
Today..juggling balls in the air, thinking on details, taking a class this morning as mortgages and closings will be completely different in a few months. Praying for my friend and her daughter with cancer. Loving your card which is beautiful against a world that can be tough. Wanting to somehow have time to create cards like these to send love to them during tough times, or just to say you are loved. To point them to the One who holds the answers to life.
Hi Becca,
Just love how you use the ribbons & pins in your cards, gives them such an elegant touch.
Well its late here in Australia, & I am getting ready for bed, after a day of clearing out all my book keeping for a free day tomorrow of crafting :)
Good morning to you & good night from Australia x
Hi Becca
Lovely Card as always.
I need to find a lovely Get Well verse for a neighbour’s card that’s what is on my mind at the moment.
Love Marion.
Yeah! I can finally comment on your card without forgetting because I start right in with an answer to the question. So, today, it doesn’t matter if we’ve seen the cards or not, they are always so beautiful.The lacy look of the die cuts, the ribbon, the pearls and the sentiments are always so beautiful. This card is something you know would bring maybe a smile or relief to someone. It’s something they can hold in their hands and look at over and over again. Tuck it away and bring it out again. A keepsake to know that they were being thought of.
What’s on my mind today? The heat. Ugh! Living in North East Florida the heat index was 110 and above this weekend since Friday. It’s so difficult to anything outside. Especially with the humidity. Even at night when the weather cools to 80 degrees…………ha ha. Please………..we need our 3 days of fall. We’ve a long way to go.
How busy this summer has been and thinking of all I have to get done for our Disney trip. :) Beautiful card!
Another wonderful card with a gorgeous bow. Love those fancy corner pieces. I just went to a Stamp Show yesterday and got carried away. One of the dies I bought was your Arched Elegance Pocket. I would love to see more of what you’re doing with it. I also got the sweet little church die and hope you’ll be doing something with that now that you’re getting into Christmas mode. I am really enjoying all your beautiful cards and see how you’re going to challenge us to respond to your question or comment of the day. Thanks for all you do for the crafting world.
Getting some cleaning done..need to get rid of some stuff….love your card
Today is the day I need this sentiment Becca!!! I am keeping busy so trying not to think too much. Ironing is on the “to do” list so the music will be on and I’ll be singing away. This is a beautiful card and I just love the colour palette today. Hugs Christine xx
Hello Becca, yes where is the weekend? that’s what my husband was asking himself yesterday in the evening. And again, what a beautiful card. what is on my mind right now? Well the songs that has being played on my computer from god.tv from germany the Awakening Europe. It was so awesome. Todd White,Jesus Culture ect ect.. And the normaly monday things like doing the loundry, what’s for dinner this week. It is also a rainy day here in Holland and it just stopped so one of the cats is outside now but for how long? lol. its not a great summer weather this year here in Holland. or its hot or cold haha. And what is on youre mind?
Hope you have a blessed week!! With love.
Beautiful card! Now that you mentioned Christmas, my mind is busy thinking up a design for my annual Christmas card, so that’s what is on my mind! I make 50-60 of an identical design each year and I have to start early so it doesn’t become tedious.
O yeah I almost forgot… and waiting on my new Spellbinders dies so i can make cards like you do. ahum hope to haha. My thirth time i buy spellbinders dies.
Beautiful card as always, Becca. Last night we had a windstorm come through and we have one old tree down in our backyard and part of our newer maple tree ripped down as well. My husband wants to go out with his new toy, a chainsaw, and take care of the problem himself. He is in his 70’s and has never done this kind of thing before. I’m trying to talk him out of it. Wish me luck!
I just love this card! It is one of my favorites of yours. Beautiful! What is on my mind? Prayerful thoughts. My part-time job is teambuilding with groups of all ages. Today we have a group of kids that are from local area shelters coming together to build confidence and learn to find their voice. They have many many issues and it makes me feel very blessed to have had the life I do. I pray that we can touch their life in someway even if it’s a tiny way. Off I go! :-)
gorgeous card. tennis is on my mind. while trying to get a team together I got some sad news about a player. today’s card should be sent to her.
Love all your work and am so thrilled you share your talents with us. I’ve been so enjoying your 30 days of Giving. It’s been fun answering your questions. Have a blessed day and week!
Truly stunning card, as always. On my mind is getting started on a ‘birthday book’ for my brother-in-law who will be 50 in September. I’m about to get everything out to at least choose lots of photos from the pile of what seems zillions from birth to present day!
Doreen R from Bournemouth UK
Nothing earth shattering is going on, just normal life. I keep thinking how much I enjoyed being in the sun when I was younger & now can’t tolerate the heat. I live in north central Florida and spring seemed to skip us this year. We just went from winter to summer. Now I can’t wait for fall to get here. Who wants to go out in this heat?
Driving 3.5 hours in a compact car w/a chatty 6 year old and my dog who has ADHD!!
Love the card! I have been thinking a lot about how to slow down and enjoy today! Time seems to fly!
Another stunning card. Just dropped my daughter at the train station to go back to London where she lives, she said she will visit again in September. Am thinking how quickly this year is going by. xx
Our pastor’s sermon yesterday was about prayer. On my mind this morning is getting all set to make some cards.
Not much is on my mind today, going out for lunch, stopping at a garden center for bug spray and then a much needed nap! What’s your day like today?
I’m off on a vacation. I’ll miss you for a few weeks. Will look forward to seeing all your cards when I get back.
So LOVE this card!!! Wish I had more time for crafting!! I know it’s coming, I just need to be patient!! :) Thanks for all of your inspiration!! Love checking in to see what new ways you have used dies our of the ordinary!!!
On my mind: to mention the book “Our Declaration” by Danielle Allen about the excellence of the writing of the book as well as the democratic process which defined the wording of our Declaration of Independence. Worth a read. Other than that, today is a good day for weeding the flower gardens. Hope you have a fun day and can accomplish one item on your “to do” list.
Beautiful Card as always Becca! I just am looking forward to holidays and not having to do the routine, but do things I love to do.
Having issues with my back, so sitting/being creative is difficult, almost impossible. Looking at your work is inspiring. When my back is fixed, I will be out of control — in a good way, of course. Until then, I can pretend I’m working on cards by viewing yours and dreaming.
Oh, this card is beautiful, and so perfect (and had me googling for supplies before I ever got to commenting!).
I have been laid up for about 10 days now…the start to a way different summer than I “planned” on. We all know how that goes! I broke my ankle and my leg and need surgery, which will happen in a few days now. I have been humbled by all the people who are praying for me, sending good wishes etc. and rather than get caught up in hours of FB…which can sneak up on one really quickly! …I have been trying to pray for people who are way worse off than I and send encouraging notes. I do have my husband check those notes over, because pain meds can do funny things to one’s brain processes….
So that is what has been in my mind and heart…Thursday it will be back to ground zero in many ways to start healing again, and trying to focus anywhere but on myself. Thanks again for another day of opportunity to focus on blessings and gratitude…it really does make a difference in how the day goes!
Joni
This is a beautiful card! (But then all of your cards are beautiful.) My best friend just lost her husband very unexpectedly and I would love to be able to give her this card.
Simply beautiful! You are such an inspiration. I love checking out your site as it gives me a break from the stress of our upcoming move.
After a long weekend of doing yard work all I have on my mind today is resting and cleaning my craft room. I have promised that room for a week I would pay attention to it and today is the day. And I will not and I replete not doing any crafting
Thanks Becca for your beautiful creations.
I absolutely love this card the color combination is beautiful. You do such a wonderful job on your cards..This one is over the top awesome.
Yes I remember this one, I love it. You do such a great job at making cards. Well I have a lot on my mind these days. But I am really trying to decide if I want to make cards, mixed media, and other crafts and start selling them on Etsy, not to just make money but I love to do all of this stuff and sometimes I have no one I can give them to because they may not need it or like that style. Just so I can create and not have it all stacked up in my house and little extra money would be nice to I could buy more stamps, dies, tools etc… I know it would not make a lot of money but would be nice any way. I hope to see a Christmas card soon, I love Christmas and when you hand make cards for everyone it is a good idea to start early!
Loved ones are on my mind today…some hurting physically, some hurting emotionally. I am praying for them as they walk through “deep waters.”
Thank you for the opportunity to enter to win your beautiful and meaningful card.
Beautiful card. Think I might try to make one of these today. I am headed out to walk a mile with my sweet dog, stop at Tropical Smoothie for my morning drink and then spend the day in my craft room. Yesterday I polished and cleaned all of the counter tops and today it is time to clean the wood cabinets. It will look so good when I am done.
Whats on my mind is that I would love to have a better year we have been dealing the death of 2 cousin’s my Dad my Uncle and now my Brother has Terminal Brain Cancer and its an Aggressive Cancer he has about 2 to 3 month s and he has trouble remembering things and very agitated so I have been Praying to have a better year to come and that no more of our Family passes thanks for the chance to win this Awesome Card and you are an Amazing person.
Beautiful card. I adore this Spellbinders Gold Element One die. The layering you did with this die, over and under, is interesting. I missed this card the first time, so I when back to the listing and enjoyed your loving mama observation of your college aged son and the growth you admired and saw in him. You did good mama!
Hi Becca……I do have a question for you. What got you started into cardmaking? Do you do any scrapbooking? Whoops, I guess that’s two questions! LOVE your card today…..so very gorgeous!!!!!!
Hugs, Pat
Oh gosh another beautiful card! I happen to have all the dies you used & I can make a very similar pin. I have some Mary Arts silk ribbon but cannot for the life of me duplicate your bows. My daughter & son-in-law even made me a “Becca Bow Maker” and I can’t do it. Would you consider teaching a bow class?? I’ll come to you! Or you could come to Southern California??
I too have started making my Christmas cards…
Unfortunately – work right now
Today I need to make both an anniversary and a wedding card.
Happy times!
I always love your cards! I have several Spellbinders dies and when I need inspiration on how to use them, I always look to you and I am never disapointed!
I am trying to get my ducks in order and my chores done, so I can work in my craft room today. This card is really lovely.
Beautiful card!
My beautiful 16 months grandson! He is always on my mind..
Happy Birthday to me. Planning to have a nice day with hubby and hopefully doing something creative this evening….like designing my daughter’s wedding invites. This would make a wonderful present!
Thankful for all the wonderful people in my life.
Terminally ill friends are on my mind. Your cards are so beautiful. Have a happy day, Becca.
I just saw a post, that Heidi Swapp just lost her son. This would be an amazing card for her and her family. Prayers going out to the entire family.
Getting more sleep!!
I want to take this time to thank you for taking the time to share all these cards every day, and give them away. I’m enjoying this!
Bless you for your generosity!
Beautiful card. This is a card that would mean so much to many people. Praying for each other should be done daily.
What’s on my mind today is my concern for my son who is going for tests at the hospital. Worried? Yes but I know God’s will will be done.
Such an elegant sophisticated piece of artistry! Have a friend scheduled for back surgery this morning. She’s on my mind. Would love to have the time today to create something similar for her!
Lovely card.. today I am on pins and needles.. I will be leaving shortly I believe to get to my daughter who is about to have her first child. My first grandchild. Just waiting for the dr to say it’s real labor.. If so I will be missing for awhile.. Good luck to all the winners.. and Becca your cards have been lovely so far and i’m sure the remainder will be as well..
Becca, I am so glad that I visited your blog as the words on this card match exactly what I am doing today. My schoolfriend, since the age of 5, with whom we have shared many family holidays, is on life support in Intensive Care after a ruptured brain aneurysm this weekend. I am sorry that I did not have anything uplifting to say, but as you may well imagine, everything else has been crowded out whilst we wait for news.
Hugs
Anne (UK) x
Another gorgeous card and most of all I love the text in the script. Working on cleaning out closets – have to do it when I am in the mood so I get rid of stuff. 8 of us crafting friends are going out for two b’days tomorrow nite so need to finish the envies for the cards.
Hi Becca, Yet another elegant, uplifting card which is sure be treasured.
The plight of the unfortunate Greek people saddens me so much. I have no connection with the country or the people but my (Irish) heart goes out to them. My own little country is in recovery but it is too late for many, many people. Why can’t governments govern?
Thanks for another beautiful card.
Beautiful card as always. Can’t wait to see your Christmas cards.
Marcie
You make the most beautiful cards!! I’m thinking about the last day of my summer reading program at my library. It’s always fun but it will be nice to have it over also!!
You have such a way with that latte color, Becca. It always looks so elegant when you use it. I love this layout! Thanks for the inspiration :-)
I’m thinking today about saving the written word. The greatest written word is the Word of God, which has been saved over millennia to enrich all of us. Clearly nothing we write will be of that magnitude, but I do love to include a verse or two in my correspondence.
Speaking of Christmas…I was asked yesterday to do a make and take for our church ladies – Christmas in July to benefit our Vets – have designed two cards for the ladies to choose from that I think will work nicely for these non-crafters. Seems strange to be thinking about Christmas and cold weather in the middle of July!!!
Paper Hugs,
Jan
Greetings Becca!
I’m sad today because my daughter is going back to Ohio today. She is moving up here to Michigan, but she is not all here yet!! She’ll be here for good soon tho and I can’t wait!! Have a blessed day.
Smiles, Bonnie D
Dear Becca,
Today’s card is a favorite of mine. I just love that mocha bow, omg, it is so georgous!! And also the corners (which I believe is one of your dies and I have it) really make this a fantastic card.
What’s on my mind? I am running for Mayor of our small town in central Florida; so that is the most pressing issue at this time. Election is Aug. 25th Primary and then we will see what happens with 4 candidates. Having a ball going around town talking to everyone!! Wish me luck!
Thank you for sharing this card which I hope will be picked for me!!
Hugs
Mstgane
Ann Robbins
Hi Becca, Whats on my mind is prayer I particulary love this card just because it strikes a chord in my heart and soul. I am praying
how to get well and stay well. I just can’t seem to stay well the past two years. Just getting over walking pneumonia. I have tried everything my doctor has told me to do. Some think it is grief of loosing my husband 2 1/2 yrs ago. We had a blessed 45 yrs married. Grief takes time to learn to cope and move forward. I know prayer works so whatever it is praying is a good thing because God hears and knows all. I will be praying for you too.
Thanks for the chance to win one of your beautiful cards.
Blessing, Linda
This card is absolutely gorgeous!!! You are so talented! Right now I’m thinking about my oldest grandson who today is celebrating 5 years since the removal of his brain tumor. We’re blessed…he’s an amazing young man. I’m making him a card right now so that I can bring it over to him!
DFIL. He’s still in ICU :(.
Just finished putting together a fruit Trifle for a get together with girl friends tonight. Still need to do some work and hopefully get a few minutes to put a card together. Feeling blessed
Have a lovely day and say a prayer for Heidi Swapp who lost a son.
I am counting down the days to vacation!
Right now…that its time for dinner. But otherwise when I visit great crafters blogs like here I wish I had a fairy godmother to give me craft supplies through the monitor. :) I know its a crazy & impossible thought. But I do wish.
Hi Becca another stunner today so love these corners . Now what is on my mind is to sort my dies and start useing some of the older ones for a change hugs linda
Beautiful! Love the damask paper background and the opposing corners~ The trinket pin is perfect and that soft mocha colored ribbon..devine!! Hugs, Rebecca
My family is on my mind. My sister is experiencing some very tough times at her job. She takes everything to heart and is terribly stressed. She is so unhappy, and it is affecting her health. Prayers would certainly be appreciated. This is a stunning card. Thank you for the opportunity to win it. It would be an honor to be blessed by one of your beautiful works of art.
It’s been so much fun reading all the posts! All of your cards are so so pretty and much work goes into them, anyone getting one of them is special!
I made this card from your past post and I just love it. I am so happy you are bringing back the cards that you made in the past. I hope you continue to do it in the future. Just as I opened your page I was thinking, after the 6th phone call, how can I get rid of the pesky, annoying advertisement calls. Found out even if you hang up on the recording, the message still plays and you are not disconnected until it’s done. Hope I never have to make an emergency phone call while these are still playing. I guess I am lucky if this is the only thing on my mind for the moment.
Gorgeous card! I love it. Thanks again for the opportunity.
I love this one Becca! I have a new appreciation for these corner dies after watching a couple of 6 hours (each) tutorials from Shellie Geigle on how to make a mini album. She is great and makes these albums from beginning to end in the video. Anyway, your card is just gorgeous and I want it!!!! LOL! Pleeeease with sugar on top!! :)) Hugs Lori
I like all the pearls on this pretty card. Today I am going to tidy my house and craft room because I have lost my eye glasses and I hope I can unearth them!
Beautiful card. Love the layers and that ribbon!
What’s on my mind today is concern for family members and some friends who are going through difficulties…
What is on my mind. I am keeping grandchildren all this week. What will we eat and what will we do.
WOW – this is my favorite so far I think. And to think we still have 17 more to come! You are awesome, Becca! I need to make my sister-in-law a birthday card this afternoon – think I’m going to make something similar to this with my own dies. Have a good week.
Love your card, especially the beautiful corner dies! On my mind right now is get back working on transferring all my stamps on wooden blocks onto EZ Mount Foam. It’s quite a timely process, but I know that it will be worth it in the end.
This is SO LOVELY BECCA!!!! With the detailed dies & your ribbon & bow! sigh! A SOOTHING CARD!!! ;)
What’s on my mind? Well, I don’t know WHY I haven’t been getting your daily e-mails!!!!!!! I checked & sure enough, I missed a few days! EVERY CARD A TREASURE!!! ;) I’ll be watching closer! ;)
Another gorgeous creation here again Becca.
What´s on my mind? A lot of fun, as I have my granddaughter staying here with me these days, and we´re getting ready for some long distance friends to come visiting on wednesday and til friday, and some other awesome friends from abroad next wednesday and there staying for 9 days. And they´re all crafty friends too, so we´re planning all the fun, we´re all going to have, when they get here and making small gifts for all of them, so we´re pretty busy these days ha ha ha.
Not much on my mind today! Gorgeous creation!
Just hoping for an afternoon rain shower. Things are looking nice and green here in Colorado. Hope all is well wherever you call home.
Everyday the cards are more beautiful than the one before I wish I could think and create as fast as you do you are truly and inspiration
Becca I would love to know if you are a perfectionist in any way, and if so, how do you overcome it? It seems like a lot of crafter’s are and this stops them from even trying. Though your cards are so beautiful, I can’t really imagine that being an issue for you…love EVERYTHING you make!!!
Another beautiful, gracious card! Sad that the stamp is apparently no longer available. Busy time with two grandkids visiting plus the one that is always here (and is approaching 2 and becoming very nap resistant). Love them all.
Love your card Becca! So, the weeds in my flower gardens are calling me now but the humidity in Minnesota is about 95% today! It like a sauna outside! On my way! Have a great day!
Just loving seeing all these wonderful cards. That’s worth the visit alone!! Course, it would be nice to win one of them too!
Your cards are so pretty. Thanks for sharing them with us!
Oh Becca,
You read my mind. We’ve been to the Chapel of Rest this afternoon to say goodbye my brother, Raymond RIP. The funeral is tomorrow and prayers are needed for us all.
Maureen xx
Lots on my mind but first I want to tell you that this card is another total winner. And I for one would LOVE to see Christmas! ;o)
Spent the weekend with son and partner and trying to decide if we want to move. We sold our condo this year and made a major move to a small town. We are going forward as renters and just can’t decide on where we want to live or should we just try to settle where we are….so many questions and decisions.
Becca, your card making is just unbelievable! I have never seen one that hasn’t been so perfect and astounding. You must be so proud.
What a stunning card. On my mind right now is getting supper on the table. Housework etc just never ends!
Hi Becca
Right now I am thinking of a way to get to Ikea to purchase some storage for my craft supplies, after spending a frustrating morning trying to combine stuff in a small amount of space, the reality hit me that it simply won’t happen. I need another Alex cabinet.
You make such beautiful cards! Thanks for the daily inpsiration!
Hi, Becca,
You said it, the weeks fly by so fast!
Christmas cards, huh? Gosh, I wish I didn’t have so many projects to catch up on. It’s always a mad dash to Christmas and I vow every year to start earlier. Thoughts of Christmas really inspire creativity, don’t you think? I always have way more ideas than I can act on. I’ll bet ideas start to percolate at the mere mention of Christmas cards…
Thank you, Becca!
Sandy
Hi Becca, sorry this is late!!! Went to a craft show in Doncaster yesterday!!! Spent way
too much money but hey ho there are no shops on the other side!!! Well I hope not or
I’m in trouble : ) I’ve got to get some thankyou cards done for my youngest daughter
who had a baby shower on the 4th July I know I’m late. What with work and her going to hospital twice a week not enough hours in a day!!! She’s found out today she will have a c section next Tuesday 21st July. Baby was due 9th August!!! So my mind is a little addled at the moment!!!
Nearly forgot your card today is a little gem!!!
Bless you!!!
Have a good one!!! Good luck everyone!!!
Loopy Lynda xxx
This is a gorgeous card, and I completely agree that it is a style that deserves to be revisited! What’s on my mind? I am thinking of the new students I will greet in a few short weeks and how to meet their needs with creativity and compassion. At the same time, I have mixed feelings about my son heading off for his freshman year in college. Guess I could use a praying-for-you card in my mailbox.
Another lovely card today! So enjoying this thirty days of saving the written word. What has been on my mind lately is we have our home of 22 years for sale. We live about 5 hours from our son and his family and would like to get closer also need to downsize. Lots of work. We live in a remote area so have not had much action yet. If we do move it will be a big change.
Gorgeous card!!! love it!! just going thru my email!
What’s on my mind is that I am so thankful to live on the Oregon coast when the rest of the country is baking…so thankful!
Morning Becca , your card for today is lovely and I do like how you have used the adorning squares on it. On my mind today is how to make a card for a friends birthday.
Hugs Trish.
What is on my mind is just how much I love this card and praying that God will provide the sizzix big shot pro so I can have fun making lovely cards like you do. (^o^) perhaps I can ask for someone to help me out by precutting some gorgeous lacy dies for me?
I was just thinking how nice it is of you to share all these cards and how I need to send a card out to someone who it not expecting it. This card is perfect because I just told a friend I would be praying for her this week for her treatment. Just remember God is good all the time and all the time God is good.
Hugs,
PeggyA
Another of my favorite cards, would love to win this one!
During your time with Justrite, you had some amazing designs in stamps & dies. Can’t believe the company closed the doors. I will miss them so much.
Hi Becca!
I remember when you 1st showed this card! I loved it so much that I had to get the dies to give my hand a try at scrap-lifting.
What is on my mind today? Hmmm…how burdened my heart is.
-frustration in our government
-angry/upset over EXTREMELY high costs of health insurance which has forced me back to work after 19+ yrs of being just a mommy.
-disappointed in myself for not being able to “get it all done” each day ie. laundry, dishes grocery shopping etc.
-burdened for my 3 daughters (esp. my 17yr old) I wish we were closer and not butting heads all the time.
-burdened for my husband who works 16-18 hours a day and his health has me worried. Doctors have no answers despite 2 years of referrals and specialists.
I could really go on and on but I really need to be vigilant in praying continuously and giving it over to God.
Valerie
Yet another beautiful card Becca, whats on my mind is i have hurt my shoulder and it is so very painful and i really need to get my cards made for this months birthdays that are coming along eeeks .
Elaine H X
Becca, I love your cards. It always challenges me to try harder.
What is on my Mind? I was at a stamp convention this weekend & I am excited to try some of the new things I have watch demo.
Especially the water coloring.
I have to be honest with you. The first thing that got into my mind when I saw this card was: “I WANT THAT CARD FOR ME”. But what it is always on my mind and my heart is gratitude. God is merciful and loving. I thank him everyday for my life and my children’s life. I thank him because he is giving me another chance at life. Another chance to appreciate what is really important in life.
I always have trouble using these big corner die cuts, but what an awesome use of them. Gorgeous card Becca and I love the bow and stick pin. xx
Beautiful card! I’m wondering if I should try these intricate dies with new plates that are actually flat and maybe a small shim. I use the wax paper like you’ve suggested and the paper isn’t always cut through or it shifts and I get a double cut. Any help would be appreciated. I really would like to buy more of the dies.
Trying to stay focused on work until my medical testing appointments, and not worry about it…keeping busy!
Well, what was on my mind was when will I get that card from Becca??? Came home from work and there it was! You packed it very well, and it arrived in great condition. You are the best to do this for all of us out here. I won day 3, soooo pretty. So, now I guess all is well in the world. Blessings, Lisa
What’s on my mind? As soon as I get out of bed I’m prioritizing all the must-dos for the day and which project/s I will make time to work on later. My husband and I are recent retirees and we are also responsible for our grandchildren’s care before and after school activities. Until recent, we were caregivers for both set of parents so you can understand how time is of major essence in our home. But there is joy in living and appreciating what is presented to us each day.
What is on my mind? I am actually enjoying this 30 day event you are having and would still visit every day even if you did not have this event. On my mind is getting things in order in my craft room, house and preparing cards and gifts for a 3 week cruise coming up in September with friends. I like to bring them a little something to brighten their day and to help remember their cruise and our time together. I also like to make thank you cards for the crew.
Hi Becca, Another beautiful card today,I love the soft colours.What is on my mind today ? Well our son is buying a home and the lawyer has made so many mistakes in the contract,after delaying everything for two weeks,that I am saying a prayer every day that the deal will go through?! Both our children live in London,UK.we live in Spain so it’s difficult to assist him and you feel at loss.So keeping our fingers crossed as well as saying our prayers we have to wait and see.Take care Becca and thank you for your generosity.Jane B.
Such a lovely card! I’m working on a gift set for a class right now.
This is one of my favourite cards. I purchased the dies for making it but have difficulty getting it to cut perfectly. I use a cuttlebug. Can you suggest a better machine for me. I just love using Spellbinders and your designer dies but it is disappointing when the lacy dies are hard to cut. Thanks for sharing your beautiful cards and ideas with everyone. God bless you Becca.
1. CHRISTMAS!
2. How I can possibly use all the dies, SVGs, Cricut cartridges/CDS files, stamps and other goodies that I own as I contemplate yet another purchase! I have been on a die diet of late, but I can feel myself weakening. (Sipping water isn’t helping!)
3. Not on my mind but should be: organizing my craft space!
when I think about your cards I think about intricate incredible beauty, & a giving heart. some things can be taught, and some things can be learned, but some things stem from within and from the love of God, like a loving heart. may God bless you today Beca thank you for the gifts you give to us
Another wonderful card!
On my mind today is how to take best care of our summer guests to make them feel like at home, and how to find time to finish a card for a newborn baby.
Today, what’s on my mind is why can’t we have an “average” temperature year round. This heat and humidity is getting to me today. lol I love this card and the way you ran the ribbon behind the die cut. You have got to have the patience of a saint.
Beautiful, beautiful card! I have been spending the day with my college-age daughter who is here for a few days. And today I received a call from my struggling son. This has been a day of counting my blessings.
Becca, thank you so very much for your lovely idea, beautiful card, and wonderful sharing of your amazing talents! We are truely blessed.
What a beautiful cards!
Dear Becca, all of your cards are so beautiful but this one has a special meaning for me because my brother is suffering from renal cancer and it would mean so much to be able to give him this card. Hopefully I will be randomly picked.
Thank you for creating such beautiful cards. I love coming to your site just to look at them. You have an amazing talent!
Becca, I think you made this card just for me. I’m having a VERY hard time losing the weight that I have gained over the past few years. I need to have more will power as I want to loose this weight before my son graduates college May 2016.
Beautiful card with a great bow and stick pin.
Thinking about a couple of birthday cards I need to make. One I have to do soon, but keep telling myself I have time. I really don’t, not much anyway. Another beautiful card, Becca.
I’m excited that the order I placed Friday morning for a discontinued line of BG paper, arrived in today’s mail. Our daughter had requested notecards made from this specific paper. She loves to send cards and loves the ones I make her. Makes a mama’s heart smile.
What is on my mind? Oh how I wish we could get some rain. Here in North Carolina we are in a ” moderate drought “. Our garden has cooked in the sun and we received very very little produce from it. Looks like we may have a chance tonight!
What’s on my mind – praying my cold does not preclude me from having a minor surgical procedure tomorrow!!
Blessings
Maxine
Another magnificent cards Becca, the soft neutral shades of brown and the lace die, so elegant!
What on my mind, well getting ready to go get my 2 grandsons for the week, one is 16, the other turned 10 today and he said today he can’t wait to see his surprise, where he got that I have no idea, but there is of course a surprise because birthdays always bring packages. We do do some fun things and they will do some work for me. We like to do things together, it get’s harder with the age differences to plan things, but pretty soon, that oldest one won’t want to come, so I a grabbing him every chance I can. I love them to pieces!
I am thinking retirement. I will be retiring at the end of the month and I hope to be able to spend more time crafting and making cards. I am also planning to spend more time with my parents.
Becca, I am grateful for your daily inspirational posts. You keep me crafting!
Hello Becca. You always have such lovely cards. I find myself anxiously in anticipation of the next one to come. I am thinking ahead through the next days, weeks, etc. leading up to the holidays. My goal is to “plan” and not become overwhelmed by it.
Crafting will certainly help ease any stress.
Some days I need inspiration. My cards are never as gorgeous as yours. But I always find inspiration in your blog. Thank you so much for sharing your creativity.
Wow! Another fabulous card! I wish I had more of these beautiful dies… Your cards and projects are such an inspiration to me!!!
Hi Becca,
I am new to your site. I just found you a couple of weeks ago and pinned several of your cards. They are absolutely beautiful. You have a real gift. I am fairly new to card making and your cards have inspired me to try and make such lovely creations.
I have to say I have been one of those people who came into making cards kicking and screaming, and asking why???, because I have never been a big crafter.
But I just kept feeling like I needed to do this.
Just tonight I listened to your reasons for making cards.
Thank you, Thank you. You made me realize, it is the “giving” that is the importance of doing this. It really is a beautiful way to brighten someones life.
Thank you, Thank you, again, for giving me perspective.
And Thank you for sharing your beautiful work.
Another beautiful card.
This card reminds me of friends that I am praying for.
You are so correct, it is time to start on Christmas cards. I’m anxious to see what you create.
L0vely card liked it the first time I saw it too.
Whats on my mind today is hoping my arthritis will let me sleep tonight as it keeped me awake all last night.
trying to slow life down and enjoy the moments… Doing fairly well…
Becka, I did not leave a comment yesterday. Your card was so perfect and I was so angry with myself. I have a history of medical issues and many are related to my obesity. I have worked hard this year and lost 50 lbs daily through the help of Overeaters Anonymous. I recently dropped my sponsor and stopped attending meetings. Tomorrow I will return as I know I need much more help. Thank you for reminding me from whence my help cometh. It cometh from the Lord. God Bless you dear in all your endeavors and creations.
Beautiful card. Since we are still getting settled after moving, I am looking at the small room that is to be my craft room and wondering “how am I going to get all my treasures in there?”!! Where there is a will there is a way. I’m waiting for my husband to install the shelves in the closet and I will be ready to set up shop. Can’t wait to get all my supplies and tools out again. It will be like greeting old friends. Thank you for all the inspiration you provide all of card makers.
Becca, Thanks for sharing another AMAZING card! I love to craft and making cards is always on my mind. I need an unlimited budget to be able to purchase more Spellbinder products and all the other must have crafting products I think I need/want.
I received your card in the mail today. It is just as beautiful in real life as it was in the picture! And you even signed it for me!
Thank you so much, Becca! I am deeply honored to have one of your cards in my possession. This is such a wonderful opportunity for so many of your followers.
I love the design inspiration you give with your cards! Today’s card is new to me and I love the large triangles mounted on the corners framing your focal medallion. What’s on my mind this very moment is wondering how I missed seeing your card from yesterday. The Serenity Prayer is thoughtful and powerful; your card would make a beautiful framed piece.
Rain…it’s been relentless…and picking blueberries…needs to stop raining!
Oh Becca, this is truly a lovely card!
So nice to see all us crafters longing for one of your cards. Your work is so beautiful and the creativity is amazing. Thank you for sharing your art with all of us.
Love this card! Have to admit since you changed your site, and it takes longer to get to the blog part, I’ve kinda stopped coming. I must change my blog setting so can come straight here.
I am so enjoying all these beautiful cards Becca and this one would be so wonderful to send to encourage a dear friend .
On my mind are so many things , so many people , so many situations…that’s why I love crafting …takes me away to a quiet place …it’s good for the soul ….
Thanks for this 30 days of giving,
God Bless,xxxRuth
Beautiful card. I was so happy that I was able to save this card to my computer. I had emailed you a few days ago about not being able to do that like I used to. Thank you again for responding to my question.
Good morning Becca, another hot sunny day in Portugal and I am thinking about rain ! It has been seven months since we had any and we need it badly !
Hugs,
Rose
xx
Morning Becca, This card is gorgeous, I love the taupe ribbon, the corners are fabulous and the background paper is stunning.
The thing on my mind at the moment is dental, next Tuesday I have to have a some tricky dentistry, and I’m just praying that it goes well, if not, I will be without teeth at the front, not something I want haha, so I’m hoping all goes well next week.
Lots of love from Patricia xx
Good morning Becca,
I love it when you make this type of card that you do as it is just so elegant and chic looking. When i look at the shops and their cards that are all “lazer” cut i think that the designers must have looked at your cards first and copied the design element that you use to make theirs. The first i seen a filigree card that was totally made only out of that was when i came across your site. You just seem to find out a new way of using them and making things of beauty out off. I can’t say that it is only cards you make out of your wonderful imagination and dies as it is not, you make the most wonderful gifts out of them as well.
Becca, you are lagging behind in the Christmas stakes as across here in the UK Christmas making has now started in June and i am left wondering when it will be that the start on boxing day to start selling and making for the next years Christmas. I wish the retailers would let us enjoy each season as it comes around and not 6-8 months before it starts. Last year we had Easter eggs before Christmas came, days i’ll grant you but still we hadn’t had Christmas yet. Anyway that’s my pet niggle and soapbox moan over, have a great day flower and thank you for bringing pleasure to an awful lot of people.
Love and crafty hugs
Norah (Glenochil Village, Scotland)
yet another of your beautiful creations, I’m in awe of your talent …..
Hi Becca just picked up gold elements one today would you believe it !!! I will be giving it a run tomorrow lol.
On my mind at the moment is getting an early night not been well have had a bad throat and cough the joys of winter!
Not like you girls in the hot summer weather ! hard to imagine how our world works lol.
I never get tired of Christmas, I love seeing Christmas projects all year, and one of these years I am going to make a “Christmas all year” working on nothing but Christmas! Maybe dust off the Pinterest board with all the Christmas ideas.
First of all I want to say your CARDS ARE SO BEAUTIFUL…
What has been on my mind has been—make at least 3 cards a week.
Have most of the card made and then when you need one just add a saying!!
I need to get back in the card making mode…
Morning Becca, This card is my all time favorite of many beautiful offerings from you. And it is easy to duplicate and modify. I may do several this week with some new inks and background stamps to keep on hand for a variety of occasions. Thanks for bringing it to my attention. You never fail to delight with your talent and personal comments. Barbara
Lovely and so rich in the care you gave in this creation. Today in my shop, trying to find the proper home for EVERY item I pick up! and have a few cards to assemble. Me time for others today. Thank you for sharing your love with us.
I saw earlier today that Heidi Swapp’s son passed away. My daughters are the same age and my heart aches for her and her family. I would love to see this card go to her.
What a lovely card. Really enjoyed the tutorial you referred to today. You make it look so easy. Will try doing that technique today.
Where do I find the corner die on Day 13 of 30 Days of Giving. Love this corner die. Is this one of yours? Could not find this.
Someone’s day would be so encouraged receiving this gorgeous beauty! It’s truly exceptional!
I have just been diagnosed with breast cancer so my mind is full of questions. How do I tell my family and friends. What will the treatment entail. What will the next 6 months be like.
But this I know with Gods help and support from all who love me and whom I love ,I will have the strength to keep going
Your cards are so lovely that I’m actually having difficulty finding words to express how I feel about your creations and the inspiration you share. I think i need a Thesaurus to find new words lol!
I admit I have little on my mind today except coping with pain. My recent shoulder surgery is healing but physical therapy today keeps my shoulder screaming at me as a reminder that it hurts. It’s not funny but I do have to try to find the humor or loose it altogether. I’m six months into recovery from a terrible fall resulting in broken bones so I have to find a way to cope. I’m doing my best to find things to laugh about. That’s what’s on my mind today. LOL!
TOTAL awesomeness! LOVE this gorgeous card Becca.
Your cards are all so lovely..beyond beautiful..you have an amazing talent. . Thanks for sharing your wonderful work
I’m thinking I should get off the computer and go be creative. I have an imagine waiting on my desk to be colored! ;-)
Hi Becca,
Not sure what was on my mind when you posted this lol! Now its the things I intend to get done today and one of them is commenting on all your posts I missed then cleaning out my craft space lol!
Have a great weekend
Love & hugs
Jacquie J xxx
I am getting ready to buy my first set of Spellbinerds dies where do I start. ilike your cards because the are classy and the words include words from God. love that.