Good morning, I hope you had a sweet weekend. Can you believe we are up to Day 27? Thanks for all the kind words about how much you’re enjoying the 30 Days. I am too! In fact, I’m thinking I need to find a way to continue this on a weekly basis after July. I’ll have to think this out, but stay tuned. In the mean time . . .
For today’s comment – What do you do with your leftover cards? Use them all? Donate them?
If you’re new to the blog, 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 searching for your name on the Giveaway Winners page. You get there by the menu at the top of the page – put your cursor on Features then look down the list and select Giveaway Winners.
Rubber Stamps: JustRite Papercraft – Floral Lace Vintage Tag Background
Craft Paper: Neenah Classic Crest – Natural White 80 lb, EK Success – Acorn (Retired)
Ink: Versamark and Cream Embossing Powder
Accessories: Spellbinders Belly Band One, Spellbinders A2 Divine Eloquence, Spellbinders A2 Scalloped Borders Two, Recollection Pearls, May Arts Silk Ribbon
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Hugs, and much thanks for stopping by!
I rarely have leftover cards. If I make more than I mail (Christmas cards, for example) I keep them. Usually, I am only left with a photograph.
love the laciness of today’s card. I laugh when you say what do I do with leftover cards. I am kind of known as a hoarder. or as one person said hoarder light. I use a lot of my cards but there are many that I just store. why, I don’t know. in the past few years I have gotten better. I have put some together as gifts for friends. that makes me feel better. lately too many have been needed for sympathy.
I usually make cards as I need them, so I’m not churning them out every week. I try not to stamp an inside sentiment so for the cards I creatively make without a purpose, I can grab one and quickly stamp a sentiment before sending it off in the mail or using with a gift. The cards have been beautiful all month!
Very lovely Becca, it would be so nice to bless a friend with this!
Stunning card, beautifully done. With most of my leftover cards, they are given to family members & friends as a gift so they can use them throughout the year.
Morning Becca
This is a wonderful card. Love Kraft and off white together.
I never find time to make extra cards. Once every couple months our group make up cards of encouragement for kids and send them to Shriners Hospital in Tampa Fl.
Hugs
Methane
Ann Robbins
Morning Becca! Absolutely beautiful card today! I donate all my extra cards to a family shelter. And extra supplies too.
Another lovely card today, as always. Since I make my cards specifically for individuals, I don’t have any left over.
Doreen R from Bournemouth UK
Occasionally I will go through my stash of cards and donate the ones that I no longer want.
I have a teenage friend coming over this week. Plan to let her create some cards. She will do great.
Lovely card as always. I tend to use all of my cards but sell any extra for an anti trafficking charity here in Spain. Xxx
Leftover cards? What’s that? ;) I always have a big stash of cards on hand so that I don’t get caught off guard! This is another beautiful creation…very elegant! Love the sentiment!
I never have any leftovers. Always try to make ahead especially for birthdays. Love your card, Becca. They are always so elegant.
HI Bekka,
I love the look of delicacy that the lace paper gives to this card’s appearance.
I keep a stash of extra cards for those moments when I can’t create a new one for a specific occasion. Often I change the sentiment that I originally put on the card. I also bundle them and donate to various charities for their fundraisers. The handmade card basket is often a very popular choice for people to bid on.
Thank you for another day to win one of your gorgeous cards.
Peace,
Mitzi
Another stunning, elegant card!!! I love it and your gorgeous bow! I rarely ever have leftover cards…I need so many during the year. However, I do like to give some as gifts to the people who appreciate my cards. Have a beautiful day Becca!
Hi Becca
Firstly let me thank you for this 30 days of inspiration, you have awakened my mojo which has been sleeping of late.
When I have surplus cards I donate them to the local hospice who sell them to raise funds.
Pat x
I don’t make enough cards to have leftovers. I wish I could get ahead of the game, but too many occassions to keep up with. I’m hoping that changes in a few years when I retire. If I did have leftovers, I would bundle some and give as gifts to family and also to troops oversees.
Beautiful card, I love your bow.
I do not believe that I have ever used the words “leftovers” and “cards” in the same sentence. Thinking back, I seem to simply create the number of cards I need.
I never have any leftovers LOL!
Gorgeous card. I really like the white lace over the kraft an that yummy peach bow! I don’t create a lot of cards ahead. Often I’ll realize, Oops I need a birthday card for this week and quick whip one up. I do try to have thinking of you cards on hand though. About the only time I have leftover cards is at Christmas, then I just save them to send the next year.
I don’t make cards unless they are for someone. I am a contributor to OWH but have sent my last donations. I will make future cards for a senior and/or nursing home.
I usually send most of my cards out, but I save my left over cards and donate to the church for their annual fall festival. Today’s card is truly beautiful.
Ooh! Chances all years long! Exciting! Your blog is always an inspiration and I would blog-by daily even without giveaways. Thanks for your generosity.
I usually gather cards I’ve made and donate them to someone or an organization. I also enjoy contributing to Operation Write Home.
That would be awesome to continue this, I have so enjoyed seeing new and old cards. I have not won any of these beautiful cards but still could, I hope. I give them away, send them when something comes up or sell them to my family and friends because they would rather pay me a couple of bucks for something I made then purchase them at the store.
Leftover cards? Who has leftover cards? I use all of mine as I need them.
Love the card plus the little peach pearls.
I like to donate my cards. If they’re seasonal I make sure to give plenty of time for the cards to be given away. It’s fun to donate because not only is someone happy to receive them, then they get to give them away. I’m speaking of our church secretary giving them away as needed.
I keep some and donate some… Today’s card is beautiful…
Don’t know that I’ve ever had “leftover” cards. I send many, create gifts for friends with some, donate to fundraising auctions with others. My card stash box is often empty!
Scrumptious card!
Some cards I donate, some I sell, and some I give away.
Another beautiful card. You have been very busy this month.
I have so many people to give cards to, I never have leftover cards. Wish I did.
I have leftover cards. Some I made in the beginning. It is nice to see that I have improved. I get on a new idea and then make several cards.
I give my extra cards as gifts to my neighbor’s. Some are older ladies so I provide the stamps also because it’s hard for them go get out sometimes. They love the cards and when their children and grandchildren come to visit they thank me. It is very rewarding! Especially when sometimes they were cards I thought were not my best, they still bring sunshine to someone.
I use the cards I make, but I save the cards I receive in swaps and the cards very special people send me.
Gorgeous card today. Just love that bow. I really don’t have any leftover cards. I have so many that I make for people that I have trouble keeping up with them.
I don’t ever have the chance to have left over cards. My sister is a huge card person and she likes to give my cards as gifts or tokens of appreciation where she works. Win, win for both of us.
WHAT A GORGEOUS BACKGROUND STAMP & the edges are just a lovely!!!!!! Well, & EVERYTHING ELSE TOO, Becca! LOL ;)TOTALLY GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love the peach bow & the Kraft paper also.
I hang on to all my old cards, for when I might need one in a jiffy! I also think if I croak before I use them all, our kids could use them! LOL ;)
Your card is Gorgeous today Becca! I love all the different elements you put into each card.
I send out most of my cards, but this year I’m going to donate some of them to our ladies church group that has a bazaar each year to benefit missionaries.
Hugs, Pat
It’s been twenty seven days of fabulous card making inspiration, and time has flown! I usually don’t have too many excess cards. I send cards within my circles of family, church family, co-workers,and friends. When thinking of all the opportunities to thank, to celebrate, and to encourage, there is a big need for cards! I also share them with my elementary school students, and they love them!
Save them to use at a later date.
Hello Becca, I do not have leftover cards. I do have leftovers papers from dies and other stuff when I make a card and thats going in a draw for another time. Yea i had a good weekend but im a little bit ill now but i will be ok :)
Have blessed week. With love.
Hi Becca great card but l think all your cards are super,any cards l have left l give to any charity that needs them hugs linda
Beautiful card…do love the lacy look. When I make men’s cards I make around 5 of them to keep for future male card needs. I have a few extra cards that I make along the way for women, but usually I make a card specific to the person and their likes. My stash is small and wish it were larger as I have lots of cards to send out all year long and to simply grab one would be wonderful. My hubby is always asking me for encouragement cards and sympathy cards (he mentors men) so I do have a few of those built up but nothing printed inside. I don’t feel so alone now after reading all the comments on not having a very big stash. Seems like most of us make a card for the moment needed.
A stunning, absolutely gorgeous card, Becca and that bow – wow!
I keep some on hand, donate some and sell to a few neighbours.
You are giving away some of your beautiful cards?!! Oh my! I would dearly love one of your creations! I’ve been following your blog for a number of years and admire your creativeity. I have even tried to duplicate several of them, but they never look as “perfect” as yours. You are a true inspiration to all card makers and I thank you for sharing that inspiration with us. I’m looking for my name on that list with fingers crossed! Thank you, thank you!
I meant to add that I send my cards to family and friends. I also bundle six of them together and give as presents. I love making cards.
Wow! This card is stunning. I never make extra cards.
What leftover cards?? I never have enough! Even when I made 10 magic 10 out of one sheet of paper, they were gone way too fast!
Another beauty Becca! I sell cards, so the ones that are leftovers, I place in a markdown bin and sell as a grouping for example three for ten dollars.
Don’t really have left overs.”use mine……lovely card again today….
I keep some cards for samples, but give away most of them. Thanks for sharing all your creative ideas with us. Christine Springman
I use almost all of my cards, I send just because, thinking of you and the like to family and friends, I know they appreciated getting them, they say they look forward to getting them. I have heard that several people are waiting to get one of my cards because they have been told how beautiful they are. At Christmas time I make about 100 cards and take them to the local
nursing home, there are so many people who never get a card or visitor I find that to be very sad and hope that this brightened their holiday just a little.
HI Becca,
Yes, there are always a lot of cards so for those I don’t send out, I give some to family members to send and donate others.
Gorgeous, elegant card! I give some to family to use and I use the rest.
I make way too many cards, probably because I am no longer able to work due to chronic illness. I find making cards therapeutic. I donate my extra cards to 2 local children’s charities here in the UK who have have helped members of my family. One of these days I will perfect my bow making skills to make such beautiful ones as yours!
Lovely card. Any friend would treasure this card.
I share my homemade cards with family and friends. At family get togethers, I bring my box of cards and by the end of the night all are gone.
I seldom have left over cards. I give cards to my mother and mother in law as gifts. They still send out hand written notes and love the hand made cards.
I hope you will continue your recognition of hand made and hand written items. It’s such a joy to see your lovely work, and I think important for us to revel in the personal touch.
there are 31 days in July, so maybe you could extend this one more day??
Thanks for sharing
Most of my cards get sent out to friends and family. I have a few sitting around but really not many. I tend to send them out in groups so I’m sure the rest will be on their way soon.
When I have cards left over I give them to my neighbor to bring to her church. They have a group of women making cards for different occasions to give to church members. It makes me feel good knowing the cards are for a good cause.
Leftover cards – eventually get used, many times they are given in a gift pack as part of the gift. Most of my friends not only love to get the handmade cards but they love to give them also.
I try to use them all, sometimes by reworking them or using them for embellishment parts.
Hi Becca, this card is beautiful and has an amazing triple Becca bow.
All my left over cards go to charity.xx
Good morning Becca, I can’t believe it’s day 27 already : ( it will be so sad but I will still comment on your blog : )!!! Absolutely fabulous card today!!!
No left over cards here I’m afraid : )!!!
Have a good one!!!
Loopy Lynda xxx
Hi Becca, and good evening from Melbourne, Australia.
What a gorgeous card. Really like the brown and white combinations.
With my leftover cards, I often put them into my neighbour’s mail boxes and they would love it. Sometimes they might return with some beautiful organic produce, like sweet potatoes and veggies.
Love
Cyrus
Oh dear, day 27 so we are nearly at the end and won’t that be a sad day. I’m afraid I hoard my cards like my stash …. lol! I do like to be ahead so that I can just grab a card when I need it. Don’t add a verse/sentiment inside until I need it. I do give a lot of cards to my sister so that she always has some in hand too. Friends say I should sell them but I don’t have the nerve! Hugs Christine xx
Oh, how sweet today’s card is!!
Leftover cards?! Who has leftover cards?!! I can barely keep up with cards I need.
Once in a while I do one for a challenge that I don’t have a plan for. These I save up and give to a friend who loves to give out cards.
What a beautiful card!! I do a little of both, tyr to use and also donate some. thanks for chance to win!
WOW, your card today is gorgeous! A true heirloom look to it. I am not farmilar with this Floral Lace background stamp, but it is awesome. I hope I can find this stamp so I can purchase it. Love the way you have layered this card, the use of the belly-band, and of course your beautiful bow finishes this card in a stunning way! Your talents amaze me everyday. Regarding your question today: What I do with left-over cards. At this time, I don’t have left-over cards. Currently the cards I make are one of a kind, and I make one card per person per occassion. I would be wise to have a few extras on hand so as to not “get behind” when more occassions come up than I have time to work on my cards.
Hi Becca, What a gorgeous card to start this new week. Unbelievable the bow you made !! Time has really passed quickly this month and I do appreciate the time you spend on us ,to share your talent,read the comments and to post the cards to the winners, very generous of you Becca thank you so much.
I never have too many cards as the surplus I make I donate. Take care Jane B.
Oh I love this card! I usually make cards as I need them but when I have extras I donate them to a seniors group (get well and sympathy).
Your cards just get better & better.
I have permission from my stamp club to use the ones they send me for the missionaries & they love them. I also make extra to use for the missionaries.
I donate them to our church’s card mission.
I love the greeting, the beautiful peach colored bow and the dies that you used to create such a magnificent card Becca. When I find that I have an abundance of homemade cards I usually donate them to a second hand store that uses the proceeds for families in the community.
Some I keep for inspiration when needed. I give them as all occasion card in a set w/ envelopes for a gift.
Love this card, especially that wonderful triple bow wow! As for leftovercards, I don’t really have them as I make for specific people. Sometimes I just do a generic ard and I keep those in a box for when I have a mad moment and need a quick card for someone or in an emergency such as a thank you, get well or sympathy etc…
What do I do with my extra cards? Well, I have been keeping a lot of them as samples to make again. Some I have used when I needed a card in a hurry. Some I have donated to our club here for raffle events.
It seems mostly that I never have the right card for the right reason, or I don’t have a card that fits the personality of the person I want to send a card to. Does that make sense? I am in the middles of making a card for a birthday this week for a person with a ” bright & colorful” persona. Of course my card will be bright & colorful to match.
I also have finally learned when making cards in classes to not add a sentiment right away. That way, when I need a certain sentiment later on, I can choose a card & add the correct wording at that time. Saves me some stress! Lol
this is so elegant. Love the big bow.
Wish I would have found this site at the beginning of the month.
thanks for sharing your designs and wonderful cards.
I am usually a day late and a dollar short in even getting my cards made so the only left-overs I have are the early makes (usually so bad) or other failures. Some-times I try to recycle them.
Another lovely creation, Becca! I make “one-of-kind” cards so I really don’t have very many left-overs. But the ones I do have, I keep in storage for a year for the spur of the moment need, or if the bundle is getting too large, I donate them to a local nursing home.
What a wonderful card. Yours is the first blog I visit each morning. As for the extra cards I donate them. For several years I donated them to an organization that sent them to the troops. Now I look for places on line. Several organizations are still in need. I love donating.
This is just one beautiful card Becca, and a gorgeous bow, i do both ,donate and give away Becca .
God bless
Elaine H X
I use most of my cards, giving them to friends, family, and those in need along the way, but there have been some that have found their way to donation boxes as well.
I love the color combo on the card today, very pretty.
I keep the cards to reuse and also give to my family If they need to have them this is a Beautiful card thanks for sharing and for all the cards you are giving away.
Hello Becca,
This is a truly beautiful card and sentiment.
I make, and tailor, my cards for family and friends so I never have any left over. But I do make some for a local Hospice with general sentiments inside.
Maureen xxx
Now, you know I’m going to love this card. Lace and ribbon! What could be better? But You’ve put it all together in such a gorgeous fashion. Love it!
I do have lots of old cards. Some really ucky primitive stuff from back in the early days of my paper crafting years. What I have tried to do is repurpose those old cards by taking elements off of them and creating something new, something fresher. One thing I have learned from this process is, pay attention to the adhesive. When you go back to a card after a year and all of the elements are falling off, you have not created something that will last if the recipient wants to save the card.
Stunning card today. I only make cards for friends and family so just make what I need so no leftover cards. x
I make lots of Christmas Cards – I donate them to Operation Christmas Child. My sister’s Bible Studies group assemble the shoe boxes, and my cards are inserted into the boxes. My other cards I save to use, and anyone I know who needs a card can select from my stash.
I give away what I don’t use. Makes people happy which makes me happy,
I seldom have leftovers, but when I di, I keep them and use them for unexpected occasions. I love your card, as usual!
Sometimes I will change the sentiment on leftover cards, then I always have a card for any occasion.
I rarely have left over cards. I am usually making them as I need them. Sometimes I will make a card just because I want to try a technique I have come across. Those do eventually get sent out at some point.
This is absolutely gorgeous! I am in awe of your talent—this is another of my favorites.
VERY LOVELY CARD, BECCA. As I was reorganizing my office this summer I had forgotten I had leftover Christmas cards. I will make *new and more recent cards* for my *crafting friends* and send the leftover cards to the rest with the same Christmas letter. I am of the age it is time to down size stuff in our home and this is one of the things I need to do. However, I am still buying dies etc. to keep up with the newest and latest. Hope that makes sense.
Gorgeous dies used on this card; that bow is beautiful, too.
I was making and giving my extra cards to OperationWriteHome for the military but they are ending this week. Sad; but, happy that our guys and gals are beginning to come home. Will be looking for another organization to make cards for; hopefully local.
Coffee and cream with a soupçon of peach. Sublime!
Leftover cards are sold for charity or where appropriate, given to ministers for use in pastoral care.
Hugs
Anne (UK) x
I donate a lot of my cards. (I used to donate to Operation Write Home … they are shutting down so I need to find another outlet! Maybe I will find another tip from one of your followers.) I also love to give bundles of cards to friends.
Love the color combination of your card! I try to use all of my cards!
Love the color combo on this card! Last Christmas I gave each of our four girls a 3-ring binder with a list of special dates in our family and at the back I included some pocket folders with an assortment of cards I had made. I keep a few on hand but have recently been plagued with a skin condition and haven’t been able to handcraft anything for a bit.
Love the card!!! It is super elegant.
Another magnificent feminine card Becca. Can you imagine the DELIGHT this card would bring to the friend? Of course with a different sentiment it would be just as enthralling to the recipient.
I only make cards for family and friends for their Life Mile Stones and at holiday times etc. so I don’t have any leftovers. Occasionally I have made some to donate to specific charities but do not ‘gift’ them to family/friends, I’d be a tad embarrassed to do so!
You are amazing Becca, I don’t know how you have ‘the calm’ to keep producing such beautiful cards.
Hugs Mary x
I give leftover cards to my Mom. She loves to send them to her friends. Your cards are an inspiration!
I almost always make cards for the event. Not very often do I just make extra cards. I have made a few for Pastors to mail, but this year has been harder since my job has been crazy busy.
I love the colors you used on this card. You give me such good ideas on how to pair up the different dies. When I get on a real roll, I make extra cards so they are ready as I need them.
Becca, Can you show again how you color around the embossed edges of your die. I know you showed how a while back but I don’t remember nor can I locate the video. Thanks
Lovely card Becca. I rarely have extra cards. I’m busy just keeping up with those I make for personal giving and then for the cards I send out for church and The Minustry of Compassion.
good morning Becca. I have cards from when I 1st started making them up to now. And what a difference. I like to see how I have matured my crafting over time. My son also comes over when he needs a card for some event or someone .
I try to use most of them – I like a stash for those unexpected needs though, so I keep a few with no sentiments so I can add it to fit the occasion!
I don’t have many left over cards. I usually just make for the occasion that is coming up. I have a few Sympathy and birthday ones that are there in case they are needed. Another fantastic card.
Beautiful card Becca!!!!
This is a really easy question to answer…I give swaps, scraps, prizes, extras, etc. to a lady in our church (she is also a card maker). She does any touch up necessary and sends to the shut-ins, sick, etc. (it is a BIG church so she is quite busy). A definite WIN WIN!!!
Paper Hugs,
Jan
another beauty!! I try to keep some on hand, 1 for a sample, and I make a lot of birthday cards for a lady at church who give a birthday card to each member in the adult class who has a birthday.
What a wonderful card you have made today, so delicate!
I usually try to have some extra cards in store if I should need one for a special occasion.
Left over!!! Having trouble finding time to even make any. That is why I would like getting picked for one of your beautiful treasures.
Becca, this is really a pretty card. Love the tan and white. I usually don’t have left over cards. I do save some of my favorites just so I know how I did them. If I did have extra cards I think I would send them to our military forces to those who have no family and rarely gets anything. Always good to support our Military.
Love the colours in this card, Becca. Really unusual. I don’t really have leftover cards. I like to make them to suit the recipient. I just make for family and friends. Wish I had the time to make more, I am a busy farmer’s wife here in the UK.
Funny, I was make the amount of cards I need and then take pictures so I remember what I gave or did. I guess if I had extra, I’d probably save them for an unexpected card giving moment. There are always unexpected moments in life.
Be bless and thanks!
Lovely card! I donate those I don’t use!
Oh what a beautiful card. I had to go back & look a few times before I realized the background was a stamp. Love It!
I have a large pile of extra cards, cards that I think aren’t good enough to use. They really are OK. I should just start sending cards to people “just because.”
I usually end up using my leftover cards. I give a few away to family and friends for their use. Sometimes I’ll keep a few. This 30 days of giving has been so fun and enlightening. Thanks so much. I’m still hoping to win one of your masterpieces!
I have had a few that was selling on Listia. com for free credits but then I ended up too ill and in too intense physical pain to continue with my regular card making. I just wish I could afford to buy a Spellbinders machine as I just know that will makes things so much easier for me to craft then. It has been over two years since I have been a participant in a card making contest. I had a really bad experience with that one and it just really dampened my spirit. I can barely sign my own name without high pain in both hands, all fingers, wrists and elbows but I ALWAYS sign my handmade cards with a handwritten letter that at times has taken me 5 days to write one page.
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If I could get crafting again I would donate my cards to Abuse Shelters, maybe even create a multiple card All Occasions pack for my local bazaar along with a mini album and altered storage box for them all :-D
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I am loving this card so much especially the sweet Triple layered bow which is almost funny because I was just watching the tutorial on how to make these last night!
I love your bow on the card today. Very beautiful card too. I keep my leftover cards and if there aren’t any dates or specific names on them, I save them to reuse. I don’t ever want to throw away a handmade card.
Love the lace on this card. Doesn’t look like it is available any more.
I never have enough cards available. I get two or three ahead, but sometimes they don’t fit the person, so end up hurrying to do one for them. Like one person commented, its wise not to always put the sentiment on til you know where its going. And to the lady hoping to have more time when she retires, seems like when I quit working, 20 other things jumped in to take it’s place . Looking back, I don’t know how I found time to work!
Your cards are always very pretty….. I try to make cards n different crafts to come out of my boredom n to find inner peace. My role model is my mother who likes to craft herself n also like me to craft…. so that’s my motivation…. my hubby is so supportive n overjoyed when I make something….. I would like to win one of your card n cherish it for my lifetime…..
I can’t seem to get ahead to have left over cards! I make them and send them out.
Elegance is definitely a huge part of this lovely card. I love the contrast of neutral colors offset with the beautiful bow. Once again, it’s stunning.
I only have a few leftover cards and I keep them as samples. The primary reason I don’t have a lot of cards is that i give them to the intended recipient and I also scrapbook. I didn’t begin creating cards until a couple years ago but I’ve been scrapbooking much longer. Health issues have a kept me from doing either for far too long but I’m optimistic this will change. God is faithful so I believe my body will heal. I’m so excited to return to card making and scrapbooking and have some projects planned to donate cards.
God bless you, Becca, for blessing us.
WAUW this is sooo beautiful too Becca. I love the golden look on this card.
I normally use to make several cards every year for both Cancercards, the Danish version of cards for the soldiers, and then we have something called clown cazrds, which is sold fpor the hospital clowns, who´s trying to cheer very sick kids at the childrens hospitals all over the country.
For the past 10 years I’ve donated my extra cards to my church’s hospitality group and to a hospice program who assisted me. I find great joy in sharing my simple talents that may bring comfort and love to those in need. This motivates me to continue making more cards.
Leftovers, what leftovers :).
I don’t usually have “extras”. I do sometimes make a mockup, but they are not made with the good stuff. And there are the cards that I did not feel were up to par. I keep these ones as samples for another time.
Ilove your card very much,indeed ! Looks so fragile,and a beautiful text,too.
I like to make many cards and many of them will be donated or given to friends when they need a little bit of hugging :)
God bless you, Erni
What a pretty card…surely like that stamped background…makes the whole card just perfect. I’m really happy to hear you might be continuing this…this has really become my devotional practice this month…centered in gratitude…it has really grounded me and I’ve found myself wanting to slow down and not have the month end. I’m hoping you will have a day to focus on mentors along the way in the papercrafting journey. And if not…I will just include them in my own.
What to do with extra cards…I donate them…there are so many places they can. Be used and I’m so happy to share them and see them on the way. I always send them off with s little prayer that they will brighten someone’s life a little…make a little difference somewhere…
It has been so enriching reading others’ comments this month…what a blessing this has turned into, Ms Brcca. Look what you began! Thank you!
I love this card! I don’t really have extra cards. I make some to sell and those I make for myself are specifically done for a certain person or holiday so nothing really left. I even have to “raid” my business inventory sometimes for something that comes up at the last minute, like a sympathy card or birthday.
Since I make cards as I need them, I generally don’t have any left-overs. Sometimes I have more Christmas cards than I need. I usually just save them for the following Christmas. I had thought of sending them for our service members. But it was too late to make the holiday. Lo e this card. Thanks, Jess
I love your beautiful card that you have created. I work for an organization that has a prison ministry. If my extra cards meet the requirements I mail them to someone incarcerated so, they can send a card home. It blesses them and makes me feel a lot better too!! Thanks for sharing your creations with all of us!!
I have a lot of leftover cards which one of these days will donate, but right now, I sometimes put a package of them together and give them to people who usually buy my cards from me.
Another stunning card with one of the most beautiful bows you’ve ever done. Please show us how to make these fantastic bows!
I mostly use all of the cards I make; however, I’m getting a backlog of cards, so may think about donating some.
Gorgeous, gorgeous gorgeous!!!! I love this card. So pretty. Tried to find this Justrite Background stamp, but no one seems to have it. Not sure how I missed this one, cause I love justrite stamps.
I vary rarely have excess cards. I tend to create one of a kind type cards with more of a personal touch as I need them. The only cards that I mass produce are my Christmas Cards and rarely have leftovers. But if I did, I would defintely donate them and I have been known to make sets of cards to donate to certain organizations.
Marcie
For the most part I use the “leftover” cards that I make or get in stamp club card swaps but do share some of my leftovers with others.
Thank you for the opportunity to enter your drawing for one of your beautiful cards!
Hi Becca,
Fabulous card, love it all, so pretty. I am sorry to say I have boxes full of cards, I send some to family & friends andhave tried selling at craft fairs with no luck. I am now thinking of trying to sell them for Guide Dogs for the Blind. Its better to help a Charity rather than have them just sit there lol!
Have loved the 30 days so to have it weekly would be fabulous.
Love & Hugs
Jacquie J xxx
I have some cards left over and I have a box for them. I just don’t like them enough to give them away.
Becca your card this morning is lovely as usual and the dies you have used are beautiful.
I usually give a pile away to the local kindy to use as they want. They usually have a fete to raise money or just sell to the parents.
A beautiful card again with a special sentiment. I usually don’t have too many cards left over but I have a stash which I delve into when an occasion arises where a card can say more than words
Hi Becca. Stunning card today – I love these dies. I don’t have many leftover cards, just a few simple ones that can have a sentiment or embellishment added to if needed at short notice. Hugs xxx
I give some away and donate some as well. I also save (hoard) some “in case”.
This is a beautiful card, as always, Becca. Thank you so much for sharing with all of us!
I don’t have to many left over cards. I generally make the cards I need for each person. I have a few thank you or thinking of you that I make ahead, but I use them as needed.
I am on the rewards and recognition committee at my place of employment. Leftover cards are utilized by giving them to my coworkers to lift their spirits. Thank you Becca for sharing all your wonderful cards.
Good Afternoon, Becca. What a “wonderful” card today. The sentiment is particularly “wonderful.” And as always, you tie the most “wonderful” bows, have the most “wonderful” color sense, and demonstrate the most “wonderful” use of Spellbinders dies! Thanks for sharing all of your “wonderfulness” with us. As to the question: I can barely keep up with the number of cards that I need to make for all the people I love in my family and friends list, so I really don’t have and special cards left over. I do take a lot of card classes and those I usually save and use as templates for making other cards.
I do not have the time in this season of my life to create so many cards as to have excess lying around. I have created many for special people or occasions, and the rest I have packaged and intend to try selling at a craft market or some such place. Loved this card when I first saw it!
Hi Becca,
I don’t get enough play time to have spares. So I make cards as I need & usually use them all up.
Enjoying your 30 days. Keep them coming. x
This is loverly!!!
Again another outstanding card. I haven’t gotten your double bows down yet and today you have a triple bow. Unbelievable!
I can’t say there is a favorite one for me because they all are so outstanding and beautiful. Thank you again for all you teach us everyday.
That is one gorgeous card! I have never had many left overs! I just use up any extra I make. Thank you again for each day you have been so kind to us. Blessings, Lisa
Leftover cards are frequently sent to my daughter in law who is not only an excellent teacher but a very thoughtful person.
I have really enjoyed seeing your beautiful cards each day and today’s is no exception!! What a beauty. Until recently I haven’t had extra cards, but I’ve taken 2 Online Card Classes and do have plenty of extra now. I’m sure I’ll find a way to use or find a good place to donate them. :)
I have been donating them to different Ronald McDonald houses.
Another beautiful lacey card and that bow is amazing!
I make cards up as I need them so rarely have any stashed away.
`Beautiful card, as always. Would have loved to win any of them.
Another gorgeous creation! If I have leftover cards, I have given them as gifts to my mom & mother in law. They both love this.
Love this card O THAT BOW !!! I give my cards that I don’t use to people
to send to their friends and family.XXX
Beautiful card!
I give some away and I keep some. :)
Hi Becca, I love to make cards for the following charities: Donna’s Dream House (Blackpool) and Newlife Foundation for disabled children. It’s really great to know they can raise funds for each of their charities. Makes me feel very proud! Beautiful card Becca (as are all the rest) and I have this lacey stamp and I think most of the dies so will have a go at making this (obviously not as good as yours!). Take care hon. Luv Shirl, London xx
Hi,
Beautiful card, remember when you first posted it.
Well I sell my cards, a few places in around my area carries them. I also give some away.
Beautiful!! I don’t usually get cards made ahead of time to have extras. Sometimes I’ve made cards in a class that I haven’t found a use for, but I’m sure I will one day. :-)
I am so sad this is coming to an end. The first thing I do, when I turn my computer on for the day, is go directly to your site to see if I won and what the current day’s card looks like. What will fill the void?! I usually give away my leftover cards as gifts. I’ve thought of donating them, but I don’t know of a cause that would like them. Any ideas from fellow crafters would be appreciated!
I’ll generally make a card when I need it so there are very few leftover cards..Usually any leftover cards are a duplicate of something I like making which is usually made in advance for someone in mind.
I’ve been using some of my cards made at classes I attended years ago when I am in a pinch for a card. I somehow think I’ve gotten better over the years at making cards!! LOL!!!
Good evening Becca,That card is soooo buetiful,I give some cards away but also keep some ,I feel that some of those are not nice enough to send to anybody.
Another lovely creation today Becca. I usually use all of my cards that I make.
I keep all my cards, Becca. I like to have a stash on hand because you just never know when you may need one at the last minute. Love the card and your giveaways!
I tend to use all my cards. If I have a few leftover I usually sell them.
Ohhhh my goodness gracious, I LOVE your cards! I just found you through pinterest, and I think I’m in heaven! You make the most elegant beautiful cards! I’m new to this hobby of paper crafting, (well…somewhat new, started in Feb) and I love doing it, but wow…I’m no where near as good as you are! Not to mention, I don’t have all the beautiful dies you do to work with…in fact I’m still trying to build my stash of dies, haven’t gotten to many yet, (and nothing to use as a background die like you have a lot of it appears) other than some flower making ones. I really need to work on getting some background ones now, like the doilies and stuff you use. Anyway, just wanted to say I’ve enjoyed looking at your blog and seeing your cards! Haven’t seen near all of them, but did go back several pages!
As for your question of the day…I’ve not been at it long enough to have lots of extra cards yet, not sure what I’ll do with them once I do…I’ve been trying to figure that one out. I’d love to find some older people around who would like a card now and then, and send them a short note in one…but I’m not sure if I can come up with the addresses. I’m rather shy when it comes to getting out and meeting people…so getting a hold of older people’s addresses to send cards to would be kinda hard to do. LOL But…I’m not really THERE yet, so I’m sure I’ll come up with something to do with them, if and when I do get there. :-))
Thanks again for the eye candy…I have really enjoyed drooling over your cards! :-))
Hi Deb you HAVE gone to heaven we all have !!! And we know it.
This is the best of the best we have a beautiful lady with a huge heart
Becca gives us so much In every way and so much inspiration!
Her tutorials are magic you will learn so much enjoy ! xx
What a unique color scheme! It’s really stunning. I end up using up most of my cards, although sometimes I do give some away as gifts.
I usually try to keep one extra card just in case I want to make it again. If I don’t have an extra card, I take a picture and write down the measurements. This saves me time later. Another beautiful card Becca.
I either use mine or sell them.
Hi, Becca,
Beautiful card!
I am fortunate to have a happy dilemma – I have more demand for my cards than I can produce. I am so honored to have this appreciation for my craft – it keeps me motivated to create and learn about new products and techniques.
I’m happy you have all these beautiful cards to share!
Blessings,
Sandy
Hi Becca, This card is gorgeous. You never disappoint. I store them for future occasions. I would like to get enough made to sell at a craft show.
I never have a leftover card…I give every single one away!
What an intricate bow. Such a gorgeous card. I use all my “creations” even if I have to dismantle them to do so.
I have very few extra cards. I generally make them up as needed, but sometimes I get smart and do 2 at a time. I’ll use it when I need one in a hurry. Finished a wedding card last night and made sure to do another one at the same time so I’ll have a backup. You amaze me that you have so many made up, but then again you’re getting them to share with all of us. I certainly appreciate it.
Oh there are no leftovers. Lol. I make each one as I need it.
I have donated cards
to different organizations
at Let’s Create scrapbook
expo before!
Carla from Utah
Another beautiful card! I love the layered spellbinders in different colors. What do I do with my leftover cards? I never have enough of them, so I use them up!
I do both. It is so wonderful when you see happiness on people’s faces when you give them a handmade card.
Left over cards, I normally don’t have those. I do always try and keep one sample card for of most cards I make so I can go back and refresh on techniques that I loved to do!
What a gorgeous card today!
If I have left over cards, I will (try to) sell them or when appropriate, use them for friends and family, and sometimes I also give them away.
Love the colours in todays beautiful card Becca
Blessings
Maxine
Thanks for showing this one
with the bow and the lace
and the words about a friend
are in just the right place
I like to scrapbook some old cards or use special pieces to die cut/
I usually use them.
I never have cards left over. I cannot keep up with the demand for cards. Lol. Your card is gorgeous. Tfs hugs Carmen
I have a box which I keep all my extra cards in so I’ve always got some on hand in an emergency. I have donated some to the Aussie troops before but stopped as I couldn’t get in contact with the person in charge. I would love to do that more but haven’t been able to find a good group to send them to.
HI Becca! I usually give my leftover cards to my sister. Thank you for the chance to win your gorgeous card!
I never seem to have leftover cards… I don’t get that many actually made!
Morning Becca, Ohhhhhhhhhh, I love this card, I love the combination of the taupe and pink, always a beautiful combo.
I don’t have many leftover cards, I have a few that I am storing in readiness of our Church’s Christmas Fayre later in the year.
Have a lovely day, we have had rain, rain and more rain, for the past three days, yuck !!!
Lots of love from Patricia xx
I keep card boxes everywhere with extra cards for all occasions. I have some at home, work and give them to friends or donate them. Everyone loves it when you have something handmade for a last minute need. I love the colors of your card today. thanks for sharing.
Hi Becca
Anthother of you stunning cards, I love your cards.
I dont have a lot of left overs cards. I always seem to be a step behind LOL.
If I have some card in my stash, I keep them and all of a sudden, somebody is needing exactly that card.
Hugs Kira
Hi Becca,
There are no leftover cards, I can’t seem to make enough to suit my needs.
Best,
Beverley
Wow!!! We what a beauty. Love the color combination here . I just love that beautiful background stamp n the bow —breathtaking. Only wish I could make them as beautiful. As for my extra cards , I share with local Girl Scout troops for a fun day of crafting.
I send either Birthday cards or Christmas cards every year. This year it will be handmade Christmas cards. Thanks for all you do.
Today I am working on several ‘flip fold’ cards. I’m making several so I’ll be ready to complete the message when a need arises. Thank you for your beautiful cards and encouragement.
I would love to know how you made the bow on this card. Your bow video does not cover this one. P.S. I love your cards and will hate when the 30 days are up. ???
This one is a stunner, love the embossed background, the colors are so bold and elegant at the same time. That bow is to die for. I donate some of my cards to the Veterans Home, a few very special ones that I have made, I have saved and put in a flip binder to show and tell. I also have taken cards to the nursing homes for folks that never receive any cards.
Hugs and God Bless,
Gretchen