I’m finally back home – I’ve been here for two days and what they say is so true, there’s no place like home. All is good, my mom had a trip scheduled and I didn’t want to interrupt her plans so she has left on another adventure. I guess you can say I’m on another adventure too! Hopefully in a week I’ll be able to stand on two feet :-) Today is Day of Giving Friday – an opportunity for me to pass on one of my cards to one of my lovely readers – I realized that Day of Giving Friday has been going for a year and I’m tickled to keep it going. Leave a comment on this post if you’d like an opportunity to receive a card and I’ll send it anywhere world. I have cards that are waiting to be sent and will be on the way on August 26 if the doctor says I can walk and drive.
So, to take a little walk down memory lane. I have bins of cards stored up. Over 9 years of making samples, sending out cards and giving loads of cards away, there are still so many left over. I don’t know what makes me pick a particular card for a particular person or even why I select the ones I do for Day of Giving Friday, but when I picked this one today, I knew why. Faith is a beautiful thing and I don’t think you can deny faith, it keeps popping up over and over again like an inviting door. One of my favorite sayings since I was in my 20’s is that ‘one often finds his destiny in the road he takes to avoid it’. I’m gently reminded today, that Faith is taking the first step even when you can’t see the path. Yes, I am gently reminded today…..
My earnest hope is that you trust your faith and step out with bravery and strength; and that by doing so, you are blessed.
About Day of Giving Friday
For new readers, every Friday it’s my pleasure to give away a card. The card goes to a randomly picked reader (worldwide) who leaves a comment in our conversation. One comment is randomly picked and the winners name is posted HERE. If you win, simply send me your address through my comment form and I’ll send the card to you. Want to know more about Day of Giving, here’s a link to my FAQ’s just check out #11. For your comment, what wisdom do you have about taking an unseen path?
Rubber Stamps: Discontinued Stamps
Craft Paper: Neenah Classic Crest – Natural White – Cover – 80lb smooth***
Ink: Amuse Studio – French Roast
Accessories: Spellbinders Corner Flourish Two, Spellbinders 5×7 Mystical Embrace, Spellbinders Majestic Circles, seam binding, button, Recollection Pearls
(***Note, many of you ask which paper I use for my cards and I have linked it up above to Amazon however, absurdly, the picture they show is a generic photo they use to represent every paper. I have ordered from this link and can confirm that what I received was Neenah Classic Crest – Natural White – Cover – 80lb smooth – 250 sheets. For an avid cardmaker, a ream will last quite long – I order every 6 months). Here is the link for the white paper I use – Neenah Classic Crest – Solar White – Cover – 80lb smooth)
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I hope you are having a glorious day!
Another gorgeous card…..I love the color combo. I’ve always trusted in a Higher Power to point me toward my life’s path. It hasn’t always been an easy path to follow, but it has always been rewarding.
Hello Becca,
I stumbled on your website a few days ago as I was looking for a die to make a gatefold card, and oh my word, I Fell in Love. Your projects are absolutely amazing. I love the colour palette that you use and the embellishments you add to your cards are truly stunning. I am primarily a stamper, and I only owned a few basic shapes/nestabilities up until today, but you are truly an inspiration and I am now looking at alll your cards, imagining what stamps I own that could go with the dies you are using and which Would be “essential” for me to get to make cards as stunning as yours. Thank you for the inspiration. Have a blessed day. Laetitia
I always look so forward to your emails. Thanks so much for sharing your talent and creativity with all of us!!!!
I know that it seems simplistic, but when we place all of our fears at God’s feet, taking that first step is a bit easier.
Glad your doing better everyday, know you’ll miss your momma nurse! I just trust in him every morning I wake up, some days the path is not a good one, but know ever thin will work out somehow…lovely car as always, so wish I could make them like u do…take care and keep getting better and thanks again for always sharing your beautiful work!!!
The only wisdom I have is to blindly trust in God’s wisdom. He is always working on my behalf, planning out all my unseen paths. All I have to do is listen and follow His instructions.
I truly enjoy your card today, happy for your improvement of your health.
Love,
Ethel
“To trust God in the light is nothing, but to trust Him in the dark – that’s faith!” As soon as I read your post today this quote from C H Spurgeon popped straight to the front of my mind! Another lovely card. Trusting you continue to make good progress Becca. Hugs Christine x
I know the plans I have for you to bless you and not harm you! I will be there leading you and when you are weiry I will carry you!
Oh Becca, this card is just so lovely!And I am so glad to see you getting better. I just read about your home being struck by Lightning and am so grateful that you and your mom are ok. You were blessed for sure.
Hi Becca
Congratulations that year soon went by ,i hope you will be able to walk and drive soon Becca.
Another beautiful card loving the style and colour.
Prayer and Faith in my God he leads me every step of the way.
God Bless.
Elaine H X
Not exactly wisdom, but “nothing ventured, nothing gained” comes to mind. It’s always good to venture out of our comfort zone.
Love this gorgeous creation! It is a beauty! Glad you’re healing and the finish line is in sight in your recovery.
Love your design on this card (as usual) but really the verse hits me everyday. I have 3 chronic diseases and if I didn’t take that leap/step of FAITH, I’d be in my bed forever…missingout on the life I have.
Such an awesome and gorgeous card here from you again Becca. I love the colorscheme you´ve used for it, and also the sentiment. I´ve always believed in, that there´s a lot more between earth and heaven, than anyone can possibly explain,and it takes a lot of faith to just walk the way I believe is the right one.
I sent you a private mail a while ago Becca, but guess you haven´t seen it, with all that´s been going on in your life here lately. I really hope, that everything will soon go back to normal days for you and you´ll get your good health back to normal again, so you can move around as you´re used to.
Have a wonderful week-end now sweet lady and thanks for all your awesome inspiration always, it´s always such a pleasure to come here every week.
If I feel it is the right thing to do, no uneasy questions, I will follow a new path. I feel that God is by my side and will help me through. If He doesn’t want me to follow a particular path, He, through my gut instinct will let me know.
Get better soon!
Hi Becca. So glad to hear you are back in familiar surroundings. I bet you are relieved. Keep being good with that foot until the doc says it’s ok to do things and then take it easy! Re taking an unseen path, sometimes youve just gota go with the flow and trust your instincts. Women’s intuition is 9 times out of 10 correct I find much to hubby’s annoyance! Have a lovely weekend back home. Fab card as always. I nearly forgot to mention that! TFS
Beautiful card & sentiment Becca.
The sentiment has given me an answer to something my dh & I have
been pondering for some time. I think we will take a step forward because even though we can’t see the path we have the
FAITH
I don’t know that it is wisdom. Sometimes it seems the wrong path and yet all turns out strangely well. Sometimes it seems right and yet ends up not so much, but then finds a new door. I believe it all finds itself under the “God works in mysterious ways” clause, and that is what I end up trusting more and more as I get older. It is that which makes it easier for me to take a step into the unknown, rather than wondering is it right, is it not. No matter what, God will work it out with me…that I can live with.
So happy you are home and almost healed. Such a unique card Becca. I have had, for a very long time, Tea Bag Rubber Stamps, when they were popular. I think they would be perfect for a corner stamp. I never thought of using them in this way, but your card has inspired me. Continued healing. Sending you hugs, Sara
Such a gorgeous card Becca! As always, your bow is spectacular!!
So glad you are healing.
A few years ago, I made the decision to move from California to Indiana and be closer to my sons. My 90-year-old mother lived with me, so she moved along with me. We had both lived all our lives in CA, almost all our family was still there and in my golden years, I put my faith in God that he would guide us in this move. BTW, we have 7 generations of our family born in CA, so it was not an easy decision.
I’m happy to say it was the best move of my life. We’ve both been very happy here and love the slower pace of life, as well as a less expensive cost of living!
So pleased that you are back home Becca and hopefully things will soon return to normal. Here’s hoping you will get a good report from your doctor and be fit enough to get around unaided soon. Another beautiful card today for a lucky person to receive. Best wishes
Doreen R from Bournemouth UK
Trust in God, He has a plan for all of us even when we might not know what it is.Love all your wonderful cards that you make. Christine S.
Becca’s, glad you are doing better. This is another fantastic card. I like the color combo. One day at a time is my motto. Give it to God and He will guide that day. Then the next. Yesterday is gone and tomorrow isn’t promised. All we have is today. What, me worry? Myra from Florida
I’m happy you are back home, Becca. May the Lord bless you and fulfill all your needs as you undergo repairs.
The card today is just gorgeous. I can’t stop looking at it! I don’t know how you used the dies you listed in supplies to make this card, but you are a paper magician and everything you touch is brilliant.
I love your quote about finding destiny when we are trying to avoid it. It reminds me of Jonah trying to escape God’s plan for him! But I am having difficulty thinking of wisdom for taking an unseen path. I think I would tell her to walk intimately with God and lean on His guidance and direction.
Lovely card.
Prayer and faith when going down an unseen path.
oh, my philosophy is to be ready for the unexpected. when I was young I realized that my plans weren’t the only plans. so I got a go with the flow attitude. unless it’s something truly against my character. gorgeous card today. tfs with us for all these years. happy 1st sharing anniversary!~
Hi Becca,
Glad to hear you are back home and getting better, hope the Doc. says you can drive soon. What another beautiful card and color combo. Hugs
Mom’s are just the best. I use one of my mom’s beliefs, it is easy to have faith when things are going well, not so easy when they are not. Just keep the faith and we will be o.k.I find me telling my kids the same thing.Thank-you again for sharing your lovely cards with all your readers.
Dee
When my husband lost his right eye in an industrial accident I knew I had to do something. I was unprepared to support the family if it was needed. I prayed “God show me the way” I even left a pen and pencil on my desk. God reminded me of my childhood dream of being a nurse. So I started classes even though my asthma was getting worse and worse my grades were 4.0. What message was He sending? But the desire to become a nurse grew and grew and I continued. I graduated and worked 32 years in a field that was challenging but one I loved. . Follow your hear it is God speaking to you.
Beautiful card Becca! Love the color combo and beautiful layers. I just know that I am glad I have faith and know others that have it too! Very blessed. Loves, Ruthie
Oh! Very happy your are back home safe and sound :)
Hi Becca,
I love the saying on this card.
We had been on the board at our church for many years
& we also had a ministry for the people of or church.
God told us it was time to give it up & of right away
we start to doubt we hear from God. Then it all became terrible
like drugging through mud. Then we know it was time.
Now we wait in faith for what our next step is.
You do beautiful work.Thank you.
Our biggest steps of faith have always been unforeseen and unplanned. One of the most dramatic ones have been a counseling ministry at our church. As we open God’s Word to bring peace to others lives we often discover He is also counseling us. A double blessing for sure.
Hi Becca, I’ve been a huge fan of your card making for a long time, even joined your beautiful card kits you had going for a while. I would love to get one of your cards. My wisdom for taking an unforeseen path would be believe in yourself and be confident, you never know what can be possible. Take care Becca!
Oh so glad you are home, Becca and do hope that the insurers will have everything sorted for you and that you can relax. So pleased your foot is improving and hope it won’t be long now before you are able to walk and drive. Take it easy until then, though, and don’t run before you can walk :o)
Hope your Mum’s next adventure proves to be a good one!
Another beautiful card and sentiment, Becca. Someone is going to be very thrilled to receive it.
Is it really a year already??!! Where did that go? 52 very happy ladies out there then :o)
Faith and trust, underpinned by prayer is the only way in my book!
Hugs
Anne (UK) x
Oh Becca, The only wisdom I have come from my heavenly Father….”I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” and “all things work for good to those who love the Lord.”
My husband, of 50 blessed years, passed away suddenly on August 8. Now I am really learning to trust in Him. Thank you for sharing your t It is awesome.
Well, let me tell you where the unseen path has taken me. I came out to AR in February when I was 17 to help with driving for a family member. I met a young man, we got engaged in 3 days. I went home to CA. He came out in June after I graduated, we got married. Last month we have been married 40 years! Praise the Lord! I know it was the Lord that brought me to this place. There is no telling where I would be if I was still in CA. The only wisdom I have I have received from the LORD. Just ask Him for it, He will give it to you!
Becca, I am happy to hear you are getting back on your feet. Pun intended! Such a lovely card, the colors are so soft, and always the bow is just the right touch! Blessings, Lisa
I have been praying for you and am so glad you are on the mend. Your blog is not only a creative inspiration to me, but also a spiritual inspiration. Blessings on your day.
Stunning card! If you dont take the unseen path in life,you will never find out what you could of achieved.
Glad you are on the road to recovery. I don’t know what I would do without my faith in God – and his mercy and faithfulness to me. He doesn’t promise us the path will be easy, but that He will be on it with us and never leave us, and at the end of our journey we will both understand and know why we took the path we did.
Thank you for your wonderful cards and inspiration!!!!
Hi Becca. So glad to hear you’re back home :-) I absolutely love your card, the dies and colour combo are beautiful and I love the sentiment. Hugs xxx
A beautifully elegant card! I love your color choices and the sentiment is amazing. Faith us a huge part of my life. Without my faith, life would be very hard, especially the last couple of years. Learning to live my life using a wheelchair has taken a lot of faith and I am very thankful for my faith. Thank you Necca for the inspiration today. I hope you get good news from your doctor.
Special prayers coming your way for a speedy and complete recovery, Becca. My faith is such an integral part of my life that it is always there. What an anchor it is in both good times and not-so-good ones!
Beautiful card Becca, and I love the sentiment!!!! It is so true, we never know where a path may lead us or what blessings are in store for us. I definitely would not have chosen the path I am currently on…my husband is on Hospice (since January), but even though we know he has a terminal disease, this path has brought us closer together and has been a time of enjoying each day the Lord gives us….so, I can honestly say it is a blessing.
Paper Hugs,
Jan
What a beautiful card and wonderful sentiment. I have learned that when God closes one door He always opens another. And as I step through that door I know I am often not able to see the path, but I know He would not have opened that door if He wasn’t going to lead me where He wants me.
Hi, Becca,
So glad to hear you are on the mend and are home safe and sound!
Your eye for elegance never ceases to amaze me. I really love this card. I was going to rattle off all the things I love about it but, actually, I love everything!
Your invitation to comment never fails to get me thinking deeply. Truth is, we’re all walking an unseen path, even though we may think we have it all mapped out. In reading others comments, this is a community of like-minded thinkers. The wisdom of walking this path is our trust in God-the Lord truly is our shepherd. It’s such a blessing to be on this path with you.
Love and Blessings, Sandy
Another beautiful card, you have a God given talent Becca, and we are so blessed that you share so much with us. Thank You. I trust God for each day and each situation in my life. Did He not say, “I know the plans I have for you plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” We call on Him and He listens to us. What an awesome God we serve!
Gorgeous card once again Becca. At the moment there are situations God is using me in that are definitely outside my comfort zone. I know He is there calling me to trust him, that He will give me wisdom and the right words at the right time.
Gorgeous card Becca. Excellent idea, giving away cards to spread the word. I pray you are on your feet soon.
Hugs and Blessings,
Jim
I like to take the unforeseen path you never know what may lay ahead for you. If you don’t take that step through the door you will never know what you may have accomplished
What a gorgeous card. It is a shame that the stamp you used is discontinued as it is really beautiful. Works so wonderfully with all of these dies. I love to experiment, so the unseen path is always on my radar. My words of wisdom: If you don’t try, you will never know, right????? Of course common sense has to play a part in these types of decisions as well.
Becca, so glad your foot is doing much better, hope your next appointment will be nothing but good news. Sounds like your insurance company is taking care of all of your problems swiftly. That too is great news.
Hugs,
Marcie
This card is so beautiful Becca, the words are so true, and I agree full heartedly with this sentiment. Thanks for sharing and giving so freely the inspiration to create such beautiful cards.
So glad you are able to be home after your lightening strike and damage of your electronics. You know you are very lucky your home is still standing with such a tragic event. Now, how exciting for you to be almost on two feet again. Yea! Please take is easy with those steps and “watch your path”. Please thank your Mom for being such a good nurse and “go fetcher”. I am sure you are missing her already. Now to your question, my wisdom about taking an unseen path: get the idea in your head, BUT don’t over think it. Just ask God for strength and courage and GO FOR IT. I do find I have to re-assure myself that I can do something that I find a challenge to do. I have to “gather” up courage! Wishing you a wonderful weekend.
Hi Sweet Lady, glad to hear you are back home. I pray for your healing and a full recovery.
Interesting . . . Your random day of giving card selections often contain a sentiment or phrase that is the right message at the right time. Today is a perfect example. I love this message today.
My advice: Remember – God’s got you! Let go and let God. I need this reminder often.
Hugs!
I don’t know if I can call it wisdom or not, but I have found through my past 13 years of dealing with a very rare autoimmune disease: the love, caring and prayers of others, especially those I don’t even know, bolster my courage to continue the fight and live each day as it presents itself to me. Each day is a blessing from God and I try to appreciate the myriad of little gifts I am given. Your blog is one source of inspiration each day I read it, and for that I say thanks. God bless you.
Beautiful Becca! Prayer always leads me to the right path. I feel such comfort when I pray.
When considering an unseen path- accept advice, 1st from God, then godly family and friends.
What a beautiful card again today! I have 2 of the 3 dies used, and never thought to put them together! Haven’t seen a card I didn’t love and want to create.
I will put you in my prayers.
What a beautiful card – love the sentiment too. My advice, to trust God, after all He made the world, and I am sure He still holds it in his hands!
Blessings
Maxine
Hi Becca, This card is gorgeous and the sentiment seems so fitting for the recent events that have taken place in your life. You are such an inspiration.
I think this is a card I need to hang on the wall where I would see it every day!
Not sure I have any wise words on this subject, as it is something I need to learn myself!
Hi Becca,
Such a stunning card today and a lovely verse to go with it.
I hope all is well with you and that your foot is healing well.
Take care
Love & hUgs
Jacquie J xxx
Gorgeous card, Becca!! The wisdom I’ve gained is I have faith that God has a greater destiny for me to achieve. He has never failed me.
Hello Becca nice to hear you are on the mend !
Also happy to hear you are home sweet home and loving it lol
This card is so one of my favourite colour tones love them and the
verse is very encouraging I am going to learn it and we all need to head it !!!
Hugs Pamxxxxx
Ooooops head should be HEED sorry lol
BEAUTIFUL CARD BECCA! ;) My wisdom about taking an unseen path—- IF you KNOW it is God’s Will to take that path, JUMP IN WITH BOTH FEET!!!! :D You will be BLESSED BEYOND MEASURE!!!!!
Gorgeous card, so beautiful with all the layers and the lovely color combo!
I’m happy to read you are getting better day by day, Becca. Hope you will soon be well enough to “jump around” :))
Hi Becca – So very glad to hear you are back in your home! Especially after such a crazy reasons for being out of it! The card is beautiful. I love the touches of black behind the white as well as the lace ribbon and the pearls! Wish I had the stash of cards you do.
Hi Becca, So glad to hear that you are back home, it will be even better when you are able to stand on ‘two feet’.
Your card is stunning, and the sentiment is so ‘meaningful’.
Lots of love from Patricia xx
For me it is to have faith and trust that God is always with me, no matter what. Thank you for sharing.
Gorgeous card as always.
I possess no wisdom profound to take the unseen path. But do so, asking the Lord & the Holy Spirit for guidance. HE never fails!
I always love your cards Dear Becca. This color combo of white and dark gray is serene and yes, b e a u t i f u l, as usual.
Thank you for always sharing,
Mary
This is gorgeous and SO true! I find prayerful meditation on scriptural principles helps bolster faith in stepping in the right direction.(Is.30:20,21) Wishing you a speedy recovery!
When in doubt, I remind myself that God is in control, not me, not the politicians, not the military, etc. God! So, I step back and try to follow where he leads me. So glad to hear your foot is healing and you will soon be able to walk and drive. Please, please continue your Day of Giving. I’m still hoping and praying for a card that you have made. They are all so awesomely gorgeous!! By the way, do you still have the card kits with the dies you created? I subscribed some time ago and made a number of cards using them then I had to quit due to finances.
Absolutely beautiful!
As for taking an unseen path, sometimes it a path you do not choose. God knows where you are, and will always hold you.
Beautiful, beautiful card and it’s good to be reminded that faith is what wins the victory every time.
Glad to hear you’re back home. Hope you’re back to walking and driving soon.
What a beautiful card Becca. I get so much inspiration from your blog as well as your videos. I do hope you are up and about soon.
The wisdom I have gained is that God is always with me when I am moving toward something new and unexplored.
“For I the Lord God will hold your right hand, saying to you, fear not I will help you”
Amazing paper Grace refers to you as well as those exquisite cards you make. Thank you for all of it, Becca.
Your card is gorgeous and who wouldn’t like to win it. I just lost my husband of 48 years and I thank God for letting me have all those years but boy do I miss him.
Kathleen
In all the lovely cards you create. ..it always represents “Peace”,”Passion””Love” & “Life”.
You have such talent n I’m always in awe of all the lovely ideas you share with us all. Xx Thank you once again.