Day of Giving Friday: In Helping Others

Card Making Ideas by Becca Feeken using Spellbinders Standard Circles LG, Spellbinders Floral Embossing Folder, Spellbinders A2 Bracket Borders One - full supply list at www.amazingpapergrace.com
Hi there friends, where has the week gone?  Yes, it’s Friday again and somehow it sneaks up and surprises me every single week.  Today is Day of Giving Friday and this card is my giveaway for today.  Speaking of today, I’ll keep it short because I’m actually on a making spree, a craft marathon and know that when you’re on a roll, sometimes it’s best to keep rolling!
Card Making Ideas by Becca Feeken using Spellbinders Standard Circles LG, Spellbinders Floral Embossing Folder, Spellbinders A2 Bracket Borders One - full supply list at www.amazingpapergrace.com
The inspiration for my card today is a circle.  This is my creed and I loved it enough that I included it in a stamp set I designed some years ago and dug through my stash to find it.  In helping others, we shall help ourselves.  Whatever good we give out completes the circle.  I cut the sentiment out with Spellbinders Standard Circles LG.  I embossed two panels Spellbinders Floral Embossing Folder and cut one edge of each panel with Spellbinders A2 Bracket Borders One.  Once again I printed digital paper (edited with Photoshop) onto vellum because I love the muted look.
Card Making Ideas by Becca Feeken using Spellbinders Standard Circles LG, Spellbinders Floral Embossing Folder, Spellbinders A2 Bracket Borders One - full supply list at www.amazingpapergrace.com
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. Want to know more about Day of Giving, here’s a link to my FAQ’s just check out #11.  You can check to see if your name is on the list of winners HERE.!  For your comment:  What is making you happy today?  

P.S.  I just learned that one of our own (see comment #3)  lost her husband two days ago.   Please keep Jan in your prayers.

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Rubber Stamps:  Retired
Craft Paper:  Neenah Classic Crest – Natural White – Cover – 80lb smooth, Sweet Backgrounds by Iralamija
Ink:   Amuse Studio – French Roast, Ranger Victorian Velvet
Accessories:  Spellbinders Standard Circles LG, Spellbinders Floral Embossing Folder, Spellbinders A2 Bracket Borders One, Recollections Flower Recollections Pearlspost-header-bottomSweet friends take good care of yourselves and have a phenomenal weekend!

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  • Tina hallOctober 28, 2016 - 3:12 pm

    I love this card and the words are very hopeful as im going through tough times at the moment and was feeling sorry for myself but seeing this lovely card has given me hope again in other peopleReplyCancel

  • Colleen HowellOctober 28, 2016 - 3:13 pm

    Gorgeous, love all the pinksReplyCancel

  • Jan CastleOctober 28, 2016 - 3:14 pm

    Today is my birthday and I am at peace – remarkable, but knowing my beloved husband is with the Lord and someday I will join him brings me joy. We were married over 32 years when he died 2 nights ago, October 26th, after a long illness. Jim was a kind, compassionate, and generous man – was loved by all who knew him…your sentiment is sooooo true Becca. Thank you for sharing it.
    Paper Hugs,
    JanReplyCancel

    • Becca FeekenOctober 28, 2016 - 3:18 pm

      Oh my Jan, I’ve been following your comments and knew Jim was in Hospice. I’m so sorry for your loss sweet friend. Please know that I feel your heart. I’m saying a prayer for you and your sweet family to lift you up and help you though. Please know you are on our hearts and minds.ReplyCancel

      • Jan CastleOctober 28, 2016 - 4:33 pm

        Thank you Becca for your love and concern…I had no idea you would answer or so many others – just came back to look at your lovely card and read the sentiment again!
        I am so touched that so many of your readers commented to me so lovingly….God is sooooooo Good! Thank you for allowing this to happen – it is a real encouragement!
        Jan

    • Beverly ParkisonOctober 28, 2016 - 3:18 pm

      My heart goes out to you. My husband passed away suddenly in August and it is a real adjustment. Prayers for you and your family. Marantha!ReplyCancel

    • Noelene ApapOctober 28, 2016 - 3:26 pm

      My condolences to you Jan. May the Lord watch over you & keep you in his arms. My heart goes out for you. Rip to your beautiful husband.
      Wishing you a birthday full of comfort & love. xoxReplyCancel

    • Jackie HoaglandOctober 28, 2016 - 3:39 pm

      I am so sorry to hear of your loss It certainly leaves a hole in your heart that you will eventually fill with wonderful memories. I too lost my sweetheart last May. I’m still adjusting to the new normal. May God bless you with peace and love.ReplyCancel

    • ElaineOctober 28, 2016 - 3:43 pm

      Jan ,I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family .
      God Bless
      Elaine H . xxReplyCancel

    • Karen M. RothOctober 28, 2016 - 3:46 pm

      Dear Sister, My Prayers are with you {{{hugz}}}. Thank you for your Faith. Like the song states-“I have learned that I must go through the Valley to Stand upon the Mountain of God.” Know God is watching over you.

      Happy Birthday Jan Many Blessings to you this day {{{hugz}}}

      “May the God of All Comfort Comfort you so that you may comfort others who need the comfort that is being given to you .”


      Dear Heavenly Father, I pray a special Blessing upon Jan , today Lord. Be her strength, her joy, the Lifter of her head. Lord, I Thank You for Jan’s heart even in the midst of sorrow mixed with the joy that we as Christians have in you Lord. Bless her richly, abundantly, and to such heights that she could ever imagine. I also pray that you will be with her and her family as they Celebrate the memories and the Life of her Prince in Heaven, Jim. In Jesus Name, Amen.ReplyCancel

      • Judy BennettOctober 28, 2016 - 7:39 pm

        Amen to everything you wrote Karen. It’s so comforting to us as Christians to know we will see our loved ones again one day. It’s truly a joy to read so many comments from fellow Christians.

    • Joni SOctober 28, 2016 - 4:23 pm

      My condolences during this time – may your grief be joined by memories and may you and all who loved your husband be comforted by faith and grace, and the Love which surrounds you and keeps you always close.
      JoniReplyCancel

    • Melissa BOctober 28, 2016 - 4:28 pm

      My prayers are with you. God is holding your husband in your arms now. Virtual hugs to you and my deepest sympathy.ReplyCancel

    • Christine MillerOctober 28, 2016 - 4:43 pm

      Dear Jan,
      So very sorry for your loss, but thankful that you and your husband made peace with God. Prayers for your continued comfort and strength in the days ahead. Ps. 46:1 – 2ReplyCancel

      • Maureen KOctober 28, 2016 - 5:07 pm

        Dear Jan, You are in my thoughts and prayers. Have the best birthday you can in the circumstances but be happy that your husband is in the arms of the Angels and can feel no more pain.
        Maureen xx

      • KathyOctober 28, 2016 - 5:07 pm

        Jan sorry for your loss…

    • Sara AlfordOctober 28, 2016 - 5:21 pm

      Hello Becca,
      Your card is quite lovely and again I appreciate the fact that you are sharing your amazing talent with all of us. I must tell you that when I read your question, “what is making you happy today?”, I was sitting here smiling while looking at your card and reading your sweet words. So, I guess it was you sweet lady!
      God Bless,
      SaraReplyCancel

    • Sara AlfordOctober 28, 2016 - 5:24 pm

      Dearest Jan,
      My heart goes out to you with deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband. You will be in my prayers. Love, SaraReplyCancel

    • PAM TASOctober 28, 2016 - 5:28 pm

      Jan so sorry for your loss take care of yourself as Jim would
      want you to !
      Can only imagine how you must feel God bless you and your family
      Hugs PamxxxReplyCancel

      • Joy MossOctober 28, 2016 - 5:36 pm

        Dear Jan, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my prayers and I hope your memory sustains you in the difficult days ahead.
        Joy Moss

    • Sandy ArtmanOctober 28, 2016 - 5:54 pm

      Dear Jan,
      Let me add my thoughts and prayers to those of others in the spirit of hoping that pain shared is pain lessened. Many blessings for comfort and strength.
      Group hug,
      SandyReplyCancel

    • SuzzieQOctober 28, 2016 - 6:57 pm

      Jan, blessings to you on your birthday. My heart aches for you in your loss of your beloved husband. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. Prayers are said for God to give you strength and peace.ReplyCancel

    • TammieOctober 28, 2016 - 7:20 pm

      Jan, I am sorry for your loss. I pray you find comfort in the memories of special times with your husband.ReplyCancel

    • Earlene BostOctober 28, 2016 - 10:27 pm

      So sorry for your loss, Jan. Praying for your comfort and peace.ReplyCancel

    • Patricia HowarthOctober 29, 2016 - 3:34 am

      Oh Jan !! my heart goes out to you and your Family at this very sad time, you are in my prayers and in my heart. Love from Patricia xxReplyCancel

    • Anne(UK)October 29, 2016 - 5:23 am

      Dear Jan – I am so very sorry for your loss and pray that your assurance that your husband is with our Heavenly Father will give you comfort and everlasting peace. You and your family will be in my prayers. Hugs xReplyCancel

    • Maryann LaursenOctober 29, 2016 - 9:16 am

      Oh my goodness Jan, I´m sooo sorry to read this, so sorry for your loss. I´ll definitely keep you and your lovely family in my heart and thoughts, that´s for sure. I hope, that it is the same for you now, as it was for me and mny fanily when my mum passed away, and we could say it was nice to see her get some peace finally after a long time with illness.ReplyCancel

    • Chelsea JohnsonOctober 29, 2016 - 12:47 pm

      Jan, I am so saddened by this devastating loss in your life. I pray the Lord will bless you with an abundance of His comfort and that you will feel His ever-present love.ReplyCancel

    • Marcie SmithOctober 29, 2016 - 1:34 pm

      Condolences Jan. I can’t imagine how hard it must be. Sending hugs and prayers to you and your family. God Bless You.ReplyCancel

    • Carol H.October 29, 2016 - 6:44 pm

      Jan, I cannot begin to know what you are going through now, but my prayers are with you. May our Lord comfort you and give you peace. Hugs to you.ReplyCancel

    • Vicky S.October 29, 2016 - 9:21 pm

      Jan, I am sorry for your loss.
      It is a comfort to know that he is with Jesus & you will see him again one day.
      May God bless you & keep you in His peace.ReplyCancel

  • Beverly ParkisonOctober 28, 2016 - 3:14 pm

    New eyes….”glasses”. Haven’t had any in a long time and it was time.
    Beautiful card as always. thanks for sharingReplyCancel

  • christiOctober 28, 2016 - 3:15 pm

    today’s comment was easy. today I made 8 Christmas cards and they all came out pretty. so i’m gonna go with that. love your card.ReplyCancel

  • Ruthie ArmstrongOctober 28, 2016 - 3:17 pm

    I love the printing on vellum you do Becca and your flowers, well the whole card is just Beautiful! The saying is so true. It all goes back to being Kind. Loves, RuthieReplyCancel

  • Maxine DOctober 28, 2016 - 3:18 pm

    Becca this is beautiful – love that wonderful sentiment – what is making me happy today – sunshine after days of rain and cloud :-) – it was pouring through the night, so the sunny day is even more welcome!
    Blessings
    MaxineReplyCancel

  • Joan OlsonOctober 28, 2016 - 3:19 pm

    Love this card. It is picture perfect.ReplyCancel

  • Noelene ApapOctober 28, 2016 - 3:20 pm

    Hi Becca, such a pretty card today. Love the sentiment & so true!
    Ar the moment my 9 year old daughter is making me happy. Jumping & gigling in my bed as I write this post.
    Have a lovely weekend xReplyCancel

  • Wanda ThomasOctober 28, 2016 - 3:21 pm

    I’m with you on the circles – not enough of those used anymore. The flower is a great centerpiece! Happy? I finished this years calendars today!!ReplyCancel

  • Christine SpringmanOctober 28, 2016 - 3:22 pm

    What is making me happy today hearing from my friend and sister.ReplyCancel

  • RuthieOctober 28, 2016 - 3:26 pm

    for got to answer your question in my first comment. I am happy today for the Love God shows me, the sun shining and the giggle from my one and only hen Beulah.ReplyCancel

  • PatriciaOctober 28, 2016 - 3:31 pm

    What a beautiful card! I love the look and the sentiment! What makes me happy today is my grandson! I am picking him up in just a little while for some boy/grandma time!ReplyCancel

  • DebraOctober 28, 2016 - 3:39 pm

    My thoughts are with you Jan, and this is mostly why I’m commenting. 32 years if life together is something to celebrate! Hope your steps ahead are filled with peace.

    What’s making me happy today – something as simple as feeling great, enjoying the light rain, and the promise of crafting later!ReplyCancel

  • Bette SOctober 28, 2016 - 3:41 pm

    Love your card, especially the sentiment. And the printed vellum, the flowers, ribbon – everything! What makes me happy today, is that it is this beautiful fall weather! Fabulous! Just wish it would last forever!ReplyCancel

  • Bette SOctober 28, 2016 - 3:45 pm

    My thoughts and prayers are with you, Jan. Thankfully, I still have my husband but I realize that someday we will be parted. Scary thought and not looking forward to it and neither is he. So we are trying to live each day as if it might be our last. I pray the Lord will help healing your broken heart.ReplyCancel

  • ElaineOctober 28, 2016 - 3:48 pm

    Loving your card Becca ,just beautiful as is the verse.
    I am happy and thankful that my son Andrew was well enough to have another treatment for Cancer today after yet another set back.
    God Bless
    Elaine H XReplyCancel

    • PAM TASOctober 28, 2016 - 5:35 pm

      Hi Elaine I often wonder how Andrew is going thank you for
      keeping us up to date !
      Hope he goes well with this treatment take care of yourself
      God bless you and your Son and family PamxxxxReplyCancel

    • Becca FeekenOctober 29, 2016 - 12:03 pm

      Elaine, just want to let you know that Andrew is in my prayers – stay strong sweet pea.ReplyCancel

      • Chelsea JohnsonOctober 29, 2016 - 12:49 pm

        Elaine, I am keeping Andrew and your family in my prayers.

  • Carole J ScheelOctober 28, 2016 - 3:56 pm

    Today I am feeling happy and hopeful because my granddaughter who was in an abusive relationship has called to say that she finally had had enough and told the guy that he is no longer welcome in her house. God answers prayers.ReplyCancel

    • Joni SOctober 28, 2016 - 4:56 pm

      Yessssssssssss!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • jean marmoOctober 28, 2016 - 4:00 pm

    Such a beautiful and heartfelt card. I am happy today because it is a glorious fall day!ReplyCancel

  • Karen M. RothOctober 28, 2016 - 4:16 pm

    What makes me Happy Today: That I have been able to Spend the entire day with My Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in spite of all the pain I am in :). “Love Wins Every Time” even in the “Eye of the Storm”.


    Becca, This card is so lovely and beautifully timed. Thank You so Much! I will admit it, I am having a pity party as I just found out that I have 2 Bulging Discs pushing on my Spinal Cord and Arthritic Bone Deformities moderately Blocking 2 nerve Roots. untreated Psoriatic Arthritis with Spondylitis is to blame all because the doctor who was seeing me refused to give me the antibiotic I have needed now for over two full years but I have forgiven her and even wrote her a letter blessing her new position she accepted. Now I am without a Doctor in the meantime and cannot see the new Rheumatologist until the first of the year. I am having to have more testing done on my left Breast. I cannot get into the Pain Management Specialist until December. I am trying to Prepare for the Fall Bazaar and I have not been able to even make anything due to the pain. I just found out that a new Friend is in treatment for Colon Cancer. I am so far in Debt that I cannot pay my bills and I cannot work but I am trying. I am brokenhearted because I have not heard from my only brother since Christmas 2015 and my Family has turned away from God.My Children want nothing to do with me due to the lies of others and misunderstandings and the poor choices of others. I have just applied for In-home care for myself. I am only 44. All I can say is without pride or gloating but with a true sadness,” Satan, I know your Future. God has a Good Plan for my Life.” Whether I live to see it come to fruition or not I know not , but I know it is Good and God is a “Good,Good Father” and I love Him. But–There is Great news– I Forgave my own earthly father after many many years of abuse. Sadly, he is in a nursing home thousands of miles away with Dementia and I did not find out until last year. I cannot even travel to see him due to my own Disabilities and Lack of Finances. What breaks my heart is that he has no visitors at all. I promised him I would call him again and have canvasses made of pictures my husband took of some of the places we have been to and live to replace the crappy view out of his only window of two slanted roofs with a miserable spindly tree in between them and the blank walls but I cannot afford it and I am so ashamed because it is all due to my Shopping Addiction trying to numb the pain in my life so I have not called him back. So please pray for me,too.ReplyCancel

    • Chelsea JohnsonOctober 29, 2016 - 12:53 pm

      Karen, I pray the Lord will bring you joy today. There is much pain and suffering in life, isn’t there. But I am thankful you are spending the day with your best Friend, the Lord Jesus Christ. That is bound to make your day better!! God bless you as you live for Him!ReplyCancel

  • Joni StonekingOctober 28, 2016 - 4:26 pm

    Lots makes me happy today – sunshine after lots of cloudy and rainy days in the Pac NW, and I’m heading to the Mom Cave to get some cards made – inky fingers make me happy! Making some chocolate themed cards for a basket for our church auction.

    Lots of smiles…
    JoniReplyCancel

  • Melissa BOctober 28, 2016 - 4:26 pm

    I am happy because after 3 1/2 months my husband is feeling better. Also my five year old granddaughter is with us!ReplyCancel

    • Joni SOctober 28, 2016 - 4:27 pm

      Good news indeed…and who can’t smile with a five year old around? Blessings!ReplyCancel

  • Ann RobbinsOctober 28, 2016 - 4:26 pm

    Hi Becca
    Sending condolences to Jan. We have been married 53 years so can understand what she is going through. So sorry.

    Today I am happy because I talked last night to my sister who is in hospital and she was doing better. God is good!!
    Love your card today Becca. The mauve is one of my favorite colors.
    Hugs
    MstGanE
    Ann r.ReplyCancel

  • Christine MillerOctober 28, 2016 - 4:41 pm

    My sweet son sent a text this afternoon just to say he was thinking about me. Big smiles!ReplyCancel

  • KathyOctober 28, 2016 - 5:06 pm

    Lovely card…sad to hear about Jan’s loss…just wondering if the giveaway names are somewhere else now, I can only see up to sept, none for October ? Was just wondering?ReplyCancel

  • Maureen KOctober 28, 2016 - 5:11 pm

    Hello Becca,
    I love today’s card and feel the same as you in your wonderful sentiment.
    I am happy today because I am alive and breathing.
    Maureen xxReplyCancel

  • Connie L. RileyOctober 28, 2016 - 5:15 pm

    Good afternoon Becca. I love the colors and sentiment on today’s card. The use of the circle for a focal point is fantastic. My sympathy goes out to Jan for the loss of her husband. I wish her comfort and memories to help her through her difficult time. I am happily working today on thank you cards for friends that so generously helped me celebrate my 70th birthday a month early during a weekend of three parties! Not only were the parties and getting together with friends fantastic, but crafting cards of thanks allows me to relive the experiences all over again. I am extremely fortunate to have such good friends and a great brother and sister in law.ReplyCancel

  • Denise BryantOctober 28, 2016 - 5:23 pm

    Gorgeous card! I love the embossed sections and your beautiful circular sentiment!
    My thoughts go out to Jan today.
    What makes me happy… I am looking forward to a very fun stamp event tomorrow at a stamp store that is about an hour away. It’s their anniversary celebration, and there are classes and demos. Have been planning on going for the past couple of weeks.ReplyCancel

  • Joy MossOctober 28, 2016 - 5:34 pm

    Hi Becca…I love the way pink flows throughout the card yet is not overly pink! Also, I like how you embossed white card stock and then cut it apart with the Brackets dies. Again,something new I learned today from you. What made me happy today was the long walk I took with my grandchild. We are fortunate to have a pram that I love to push him in and so we took a very long time. He’s only three months old but loved looking at the change of colors in the leaves.ReplyCancel

  • PAM TASOctober 28, 2016 - 5:36 pm

    Hi Elaine I often wonder how Andrew is going thank you for
    keeping us up to date !
    Hope he goes well with this treatment take care of yourself
    God bless you and your Son and family PamxxxxReplyCancel

  • Lynda Mellor aka Loopy Lynda UKOctober 28, 2016 - 6:08 pm

    Jan I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ll say a prayer for you!!! Happy Birthday!!!
    Today my 3 year old granddaughter made me laugh walking round our home in her mum’s gold sparkly shoes with really big heals better than her mum can!!!
    Fabulous card and sentiment Becca !!!
    Have a good one!!!
    Loopy LyndaxxxReplyCancel

  • Sandy ArtmanOctober 28, 2016 - 6:12 pm

    Dear, dear, Becca,
    Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful sentiment. It is so true. I had just read an email from a dear friend of mine reaching out to his faith and choral communities for prayer and support while he faces serious health concerns. I was reflecting on the truth that it is in blessing others that we are blessed. Your card punctuates that idea so beautifully. I just love this lovely flower emerging from that center and the ribbons look like they are radiating goodness out to the world. An Amazing Paper Grace, for sure!
    Love and Blessings, SandyReplyCancel

  • LoisOctober 28, 2016 - 6:30 pm

    My happiness today is I saw my grandchildren and we had a good time together. Thanks so much for the beautiful card. My condolences to Jan over the loss of her husband.ReplyCancel

  • Doreen RitchieOctober 28, 2016 - 6:42 pm

    Oh what a stunning card Becca – I absolutely love it. I’ve been absent for a while and not been able to comment. Today I am happy because I have had news of the birth of a great, great nephew, following the birth last week of a grandson!
    Condolences to Jan on the loss of her husband, my heart goes out to you Jan.ReplyCancel

  • SuzzieQOctober 28, 2016 - 7:04 pm

    I so love this sentiment. Wish it was available to purchase today. Lovely card. You go girl in your creating roll. Can hardly wait to see what you are creating! To your question: What is making me happy today? Since I am writing this in the evening and my happy came earlier today, I will say what made me happy was unexpected warm weather, Carolina Blue sky with a light wind. Due to this mild weather, sans ice or snow, allowed me to continue my outside work to prepare for the winter which work I put off to complete my Halloween cards! LOL! Happy weekend!ReplyCancel

  • TammieOctober 28, 2016 - 7:17 pm

    Great creed Becca. Its a perfect daily reminder. Today time creating has made me happy. Mi spent the day sewing bears for the RARE project. The RARE bears are given to children with rare diseases.ReplyCancel

  • Caroline PollardOctober 28, 2016 - 7:23 pm

    Praying God’s peace and loving arms wrapped around you at this time of loss Jan! As far as what I am happy about is the fact I am in good health and working my way through certain trails and challenges. And greatful to our Heavenly Father for being by my side!??ReplyCancel

  • Judy SutherlandOctober 28, 2016 - 7:26 pm

    Today I am happy that my son has make it through yet another mental health crisis and my friend who had her first chemo treatment for breast cancer last Friday,is feeling much better today,ReplyCancel

  • PAM TASOctober 28, 2016 - 7:44 pm

    Hi Becca this card is pretty and I love the sentiment for what it
    says so true !
    What makes me happy today is just being alive to enjoy everything !!!
    Keep smiling Pamxxxxx ?ReplyCancel

  • Judy BennettOctober 28, 2016 - 8:06 pm

    It makes me happy to see all the kind and comforting comments from fellow Christians. Your card is beautiful Becca. I love the vintage look… and of course I admire your ability to make beautiful bows.

    Jan, I’m so sorry for your loss. I lost my mother last month so I know she and Jim are now walking the streets of gold. Your memories of the laughter and love you shared with Jim will always be remembered. When you lose someone very precious, no one else can really know all that you feel . . . but knowing his pain and suffering are gone and he is with the our Heavenly Father will give you comfort.
    May God give you strength and fill you with the assurance of
    His love in dealing with your loss.

    Judy BennettReplyCancel

  • Marilyn in E~TownOctober 28, 2016 - 8:19 pm

    Oh what makes me happy. . . It’s Friday and a weekend of crafting is in my future, this always puts a smile on my face, warms my heart and relieves all the stress from a tough work week!
    Your card is very beautiful and someone special will totally cherish it!ReplyCancel

  • Janice BrummettOctober 28, 2016 - 9:31 pm

    Beautiful card! The sentiment touches me personally. Let’s see–what makes me happy? I woke up this morning, able to get out of bed, able to see and walk. My mind was/is working. Yes, I have health issues–not as bad as others and yet worse than others. One son has financial problems, and other son’s baby daughter had a medical emergency this past week. She is better now–Thank You Lord! All we have to do is just look around us and we can find someone worse off than we are. Me, I just happy to be alive!ReplyCancel

  • anita kejriwalOctober 28, 2016 - 9:33 pm

    This card is so beautiful. And I love all your cards are so soothing to the eyes. I would love to get them and you are my idol in card making.ReplyCancel

  • Earlene BostOctober 28, 2016 - 10:39 pm

    Stunning card, Becca!
    I agree with SussieQ, I wish this stamp was still available. Today I’m happy to be of sound mind and body. Happy that I can see beauty in this world, such as your cards and the kind words of the ladies that read this blog.ReplyCancel

  • MildredOctober 28, 2016 - 11:28 pm

    Love this card. Do wish the sentiment was available as it is so true! My happiness was increased today because the sun came out! I was able to fill two garbage cans with debris from the yard before it starts raining again.ReplyCancel

  • Clare WOctober 28, 2016 - 11:55 pm

    Hi Becca. Lovely card and sentiment. I was happy yday because it was Friday! It has been a busy week let’s just say. Condolences to Jan.ReplyCancel

  • RayaOctober 29, 2016 - 12:44 am

    Beautiful card Becca! What makes me happy today is that my family is well and so am I!ReplyCancel

  • Kathleen ReillyOctober 29, 2016 - 1:18 am

    You always make such beautiful cards. I hope to win one someday and that would make me happy

    KathleenReplyCancel

  • fusiafscrappingOctober 29, 2016 - 1:19 am

    Perfect way to highlight those wonderful dies.ReplyCancel

  • Patricia HowarthOctober 29, 2016 - 3:36 am

    Hi Becca, Your card, as always, is stunning !!
    Lots of love from Patricia xx
    PS I am keeping Jan in my heart and in my prayers xxReplyCancel

  • Bente SoerflatenOctober 29, 2016 - 4:40 am

    Gorgeous card – as always!
    Love the colours :))
    Thank you so much, Becca, for you kindness by letting us get a chance to win your delicate creations!ReplyCancel

  • Barbara DawsonOctober 29, 2016 - 5:13 am

    Becca this is another beautiful card and I love the words, can I ask permission to reuse these via my computer please?
    I also would like to send condolences to Jan, my dear friend Tina also lost her husband just two weeks ago & I know both Jan & Tina are among others who are now heartbroken but given time hopefully they will find peace and they have good memories to help them through this difficult time.
    I am happy because I still have my wonderful husband but as someone else has mentioned we must enjoy each day together as we don’t know when we will be parted.

    I would like to suggest that you send this card to Jan as I feel this might help her at this time.
    Thank you Becca for the lovely card & ideas, printing onto velum, cutting an embossed card with border die. I will be trying these.
    xxReplyCancel

  • Anne(UK)October 29, 2016 - 5:38 am

    Hi Becca! Another beautiful card. Aren’t they all!!
    I am blessed to be on holiday in beautiful Madeira with my husband. It is a beautiful morning – sunny, but not scorching hot and we are outside our room, in a beautiful verdant garden bordered by roses in bloom, bird of paradise flowers and palm trees, gazing out over the ocean. We are both sporting right foot injuries – a broken toe (me) and my husband a severe infection in his big toe after separate accidents. Neither of us can get shoes on our right foot and it is quite hilarious seeing the pair of us go down to dinner in a left shoe and a flip flop each – looking like members of some weird sect or secret society :o). It is a pity that we are unable to explore the island due to our enforced immobility, but we can bask in the beauty of God’s creative genius right outside our room!
    Hugs Anne (UK) XReplyCancel

  • Sandra SmithOctober 29, 2016 - 6:07 am

    Wow! Your card today is breathtaking! I love the layers, colors, circle sentiment, flower, ribbon and everything about it. You continue to inspire with your creativity. Blessings to you, Becca.

    Jan, I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine how you are coping but knowing you are a woman of faith made me happy today. While you are suffering through a terrible loss, knowing you will see your beloved husband again is a true blessing. I will be praying for you and your family.ReplyCancel

  • Carolyn R.October 29, 2016 - 7:38 am

    The fact that you make these beautiful cards and share them with us makes me happy!ReplyCancel

  • Carol HarrisOctober 29, 2016 - 7:39 am

    Today I am happy because the recent snowfall has melted and autumn again looks spectacular!ReplyCancel

  • Myra hutchinsOctober 29, 2016 - 9:02 am

    Becca, I’m sure the consensus would be that Jan deserves this card this week. So if by any chance I win, I would want it sent to her. I’m in an age group where I’m hearing this all too often. Boy, sickness and age really hits us hard as we, uh, age. Yuck. I’m getting to not like that word. My heart goes out to every lady here who has lost a spouse. My prayers, too, of course. Myra from FloridaReplyCancel

  • Yvonne NicholsonOctober 29, 2016 - 9:08 am

    Hi Becca,
    Another beautiful card, you sure come up with some lovely designs.Your cards always make me happy. Jan my condolences are with you and your family.ReplyCancel

  • Maryann LaursenOctober 29, 2016 - 9:19 am

    Oh Becca, you just did it again and made such a gorgeous card here. It´s sooo be<utifl and elegant, and I just LOVE it.ReplyCancel

  • FranOctober 29, 2016 - 11:05 am

    What a beautiful card! It’s my first time here but I will definitely be a regular .ReplyCancel

  • Jennifer Smith-KirkOctober 29, 2016 - 11:41 am

    Gorgeous card, Becca lovely subtle colours x X XReplyCancel

  • Dianne SchlegelOctober 29, 2016 - 11:45 am

    Beautifully created and displayed Becca – It all goes together so well. Thank you
    DianneReplyCancel

  • SamanthaOctober 29, 2016 - 12:39 pm

    Beautiful card! What makes me happy is creating cards for a person in my life, especially when he/she least expected it.ReplyCancel

  • Chelsea JohnsonOctober 29, 2016 - 1:01 pm

    Thanks for posting this gorgeous card, Becca. It is such a beauty. Love the colors, the embossing, the layout. Very refreshing when so much is “halloween” right now.
    My happy thing today is that I have been on vacation for a week at a beautiful lake in northern Idaho. It is so refreshing to feast on the beauty of God’s creativity in nature.ReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterOctober 29, 2016 - 3:28 pm

    Beautiful, perfect words and lovely design!ReplyCancel

  • Betty McAlisterOctober 29, 2016 - 5:12 pm

    Jan, I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear husband, you will have many happy memories to sustain you.

    This is a gorgeous card Becca. Lovely sentiment too. XxReplyCancel

  • Carol H.October 29, 2016 - 6:47 pm

    What a wonderful sentiment. I really think you should get this made again so we could all buy it. Your card is so beautiful! What makes me happy today is…life! It’s wonderful!ReplyCancel

  • gayleOctober 29, 2016 - 9:03 pm

    This is a stunning card Becca.
    Today what makes me happy is having Jesus in my heart. He eases all my problems if I just ask. I will pray for Jan for healing in her heart. We know someday we will meet with our love ones againReplyCancel

  • DevyOctober 29, 2016 - 9:25 pm

    So sorry, Jan, for the loss of your husband. I have worked with hospice four times, during the final illnesses of loved ones. Praying for your family for peace and comfort during this time.
    Becca-thanks for yet another beautiful creation! I’m happy today for my youngest child’s 18th birthday! All six of my children have reached adulthood!ReplyCancel

  • Vicky S.October 29, 2016 - 9:25 pm

    Hi Becca, Another perfect card.
    Anyone would love to receive this card.
    I was able to teach a card today to a group of ladies & that makes me happy when I can share what I have learned.ReplyCancel

  • Ona MarquesOctober 30, 2016 - 1:37 am

    Dear Becca, I am happy when I can take friends shopping and to appointments when they are unable or cannot drive. And of course making cards for others makes me happy too. HugsReplyCancel

  • Ang EdwardsOctober 30, 2016 - 7:11 am

    So sorry to hear of your friends loss hope shes got lots of loving friends and family to help her through this very sad time .
    As for whats making me happy …well i have just bought a new pair of walking boots after never thinking i could go walking again due to arthritis in my knees … but after losing 3and a half stone i can manage short walks !!!
    todays card is fantastic as alwaysReplyCancel

  • Jacquie JacobsOctober 30, 2016 - 9:06 am

    Hi Becca,

    WOW! Love this design, so gorgeous and that sentiment is fabulous. Love how you have put it all in a frame, beautiful.

    What is making me happy today is spending time with my son before he heads of to London tonight for the week, it will be 2 weeks before I shall see him again

    Love & hUgs

    Jacquie J xxxReplyCancel

  • D.Ann COctober 30, 2016 - 8:26 pm

    Such a delightfully gorgeous card and fab sentiment! I was happy to get over to the beach to watch the sunrise and see the sandpipers dancing with the waves for their breakfast!ReplyCancel

  • Susan B.October 31, 2016 - 5:57 am

    Becca, I love your card. It helps bring joy and comfort for going through rough times. thank you for sharing and the chance to win.ReplyCancel

  • SueOctober 31, 2016 - 9:04 am

    Becca, Is your stamp still available? I would love to purchase one. The sentiment touched me greatly.

    Thanks!ReplyCancel

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  • KaleyNovember 7, 2016 - 7:17 pm

    Vilken kvgatietshell! Och skoj att fÃ¥r springa i Hyde Park. Gissar att det är fullt med folk pÃ¥ helgerna – har bara varit där pÃ¥ vardagar men även dÃ¥ har det varit mycket folk i rörelse. Tack för tröj-tipset – ska nog önska mig en sÃ¥n till julklapp!ReplyCancel

  • CaroNovember 7, 2016 - 7:25 pm

    Thanks for all your fe3&8ackd#b2e0; Ever experience offers lessons, every struggle makes us stronger, every challenge has an opportunity attached to it… If you learn and come out stronger you can conquer the worldReplyCancel

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    Sorge ist nach­voll­zieh­bar, auch wenn ich per­sön­lich dazu eine andere Mei­nung habe und finde, dass man eine sol­che Rege­lung nicht gene­ra­li­sie­ren sollte. Aller­dings möchte ich noch­mals dar­auf hin­wei­sen, dass Maxi betonte, dass die ent­spre­chen­den Geneh­mi­gun­gen — soweit diese über­haupt erfor­der­lich waren — ein­ge­holt wurden!ReplyCancel

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