Good morning crafty friends! It has been a productive week for me and I am walking more than ever. This week I got caught up on all my mailings for Day of Giving Friday. I have six cards here that are boxed and ready to go, just waiting for the winner to claim them. Please check the name list found at this link –>Giveaway Winners<– and scroll down, there are cards that have not been claimed since March of this year and I’d love to send them out. Today I’m sharing a new card that is up for grabs in our giveaway today.
For my card I started with a lovely embossed background using Spellbinders Overlapping Circles. I framed the card using Spellbinders Pierced Rectangles and planted a decorative border at the top using Spellbinders Deco Duality. The sentiment was stamped on layered Spellbinders Standard Circles Small and then trimmed to fit along the bottom.
My favorite part of the card is the flowers; I used Spellbinders Stack and Fan Flowers. For these flowers, the eight petals are connected together using a brad on one end then – I spritzed them and scrunched them to give them a different look connected the holes on the other end of each petal to form the loop. The petite spiral flowers are made using one of the petals, then I used the same die, the petals for the Stack and Fan Flowers, to make the swag along the bottom of the card. My goodness, that was one of those things that once done, a zillion ideas popped into my head about making these swags! I added greenery to the flowers using Spellbinders Floral Berry Accents.
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 words of hope can you share today?
Rubber Stamps: Penny Black – Snippets
Craft Paper: Neenah Classic Crest – Solar White – Cover – 80lb smooth
Ink: Versafine – Onyx Black
Accessories: Spellbinders Overlapping Circles. Spellbinders Pierced Rectangles, Spellbinders Deco Duality, Spellbinders Standard Circles Small, Spellbinders Stack and Fan Flowers, Spellbinders Floral Berry Accents, Recollection Pearls.
Thank you so much for stopping by! I’m heading into a crafty week so I know I’ll see you soon!
The card you give away today is gorgeous, Becca!
Love the way you have used the petals as a border :))
My words of hope to share with you all are that “True friends will never leave you”. I have experienced that this is really true…
Hi Becca,
Wow such a gorgeous card, so much detail in all the layers, its just beautiful Becca. The sentiment is just perfect.
I hope this finds you well, you seem to be back on your feet again which is good news.
Love & hUgs
Jacquie J xxx
I’ve learned that things do get easier with time. My husband passed away in June and it is getting better.
So sorry for your loss Kathie. Praying God gives you peace.
It does take time but keeping busy is what really helped me to move along. It is a hard, difficult road to travel and you now belong to a club you never wanted to join but we are all in this live together. HUGS
I’m in a silly frame of mind today, so I hope I win this card! I truly love this card….so soft and airy. Thanks for the opportunity to win it.
What a beautiful card!! soooo pretty! the first thing that came to mind when I read what words of encouragement was “God’s got this” so tie a knot and hang on!!
Another stunning card! Words of hope -words of hope – Sometimes when things are falling apart they may be falling into place!
Lovely card today and everyday. I’d love a chance to win it.
Lori from Canada
Your card is beautiful Becca – as always. Your gift is such an inspiration to all who have the privilege of seeing it – whether in person or on line!
My dream – and prayer right now is for my husband to peacefully go on to Heaven where I will one day meet him. I know this decision is in the Lord’s good timing and the days are short before this happens. Praying this is the way he will go.
Jan Castle
My prayers are with you, Jan.
Hi Becca. Fab card. Love the swags. Words of hope, never give up. Persistence pays.
Love all your cards, Becca. I wish I had your creative abilities. I have lots of supplies, but when it comes time to make something with them, I’m at a loss. Thanks for giving us some of your wonderful ideas to use. Always enjoy seeing your creations.
Wonderful card. My words of encouragement are don’t try to take the reins when God has everything under control.
Another gorgeous card. Love the sentiment. My hope is that we can bring some semblance of peace back to our country (hate seeing those horrid headlines every day of shootings, riots, etc.). Wishing you a wonderful fall weekend.
I have not made a card using a “frame” Your’s is so nicely made. My words of hope are from my confirmation verse (59 year’s ago) which is Matt 28:20 – Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the ages. In the KJV it is even unto the end of the world. I went to Africa to do nursing a few years after this, and remembered that verse because I thought I was at the end of the world. But it is the hope I have that Jesus is always with me.
Glad to hear you are walking more. Have a blessed weekend.
Especially beautiful card today, Becca. Glad to hear the foot is doing better. My words of hope is the Lord only asks you to take on what He thinks you can handle. I live my life under this hope. I also hope that our Nation will be at peace very soon. God Bless.
Hugs
Mstgane
Ann R.
Beautiful card Becca! My Hope is that we would all remember that “He takes us as we are and makes us more than we could ever imagine.” This is a saying I keep in front of me on my work table so I see it every day. Loves, Ruthie
Lovely quote Ruth. TSF!
Such a soft, beautiful card today. Psalm 121 means a great deal to me. “I will lift up mine eyes to the hills from whence cometh my help.” HUgs Christine xx
Another beautiful card. I like the wa you made the flowers,
My hope is:
This is the day the Lord has made lets be glad
& rejoice in it,
I read your listing in my email and have for years. I rarely comment because my life is so so very busy and I barely have time for reading and enjoying your beautiful cards but I thought I would send a little note today to tell you how once again your ideas on card making are so very remarkable. I can’t imagine how you keep coming up with so many beautiful ideas. Also wanted to tell you I pray for you and for your family and feel like I almost know you all. Your story about lightning brought back memories to me about our own lightning adventures. I am so glad you are on the mend now and I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I have never won a card from you but my goodness how exciting that would be to have a “BECCA” original. May God continue to bless you all ….. Denice
What a gorgeous card here once again Becca. I love the soft look and the romantic feel to it. Just soooo beautiful as ever.
Words of hope from me must be: Be true to yourself.
Wow, Becca, when I opened your blog, this card took my breath away. It’s absolutely stunning! What words of hope can I share today? – well some people say time heals but I say time will help you cope better with a loss which you can never forget. Time gives you the opportunity to move on, while still remembering all the love you shared.
Doreen R from Bournemouth UK
What a lovely card. I love the sentiment as I am in the process of setting my website and online store up after Dreaming about it since 2004.
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So my words of hope are these– Never let go of your God-given dreams ( These are the ones that just never go away no matter how many times you have given them up.) Remain Flexible about how they are accomplished though as God does not always do things according to our own whims and desires. Remember that God is your strength and that your weaknesses just may be a strong testimony to someone else.
Hi Becca, this card is simply stunning, sending best wishes from London, UK.
This is a very beautiful card and co;our Becca.
My words of hope , Pray , God will always watch over you and all loved ones.
God Bless
Elaine H X
Gorgeous Card Becca. So good to hear that your foot is doing so much better. Hope your house has been totally restored by now as well.
My words of wisdom for today: No matter how bad things seem to get, just take a look around and there are always many out there who are far worse off. Say a prayer and keep the faith and knowing the man upstairs works in mysterious ways. Trust in him.
Marcie
What a beautiful card Becca, glad to here you are getting around. My words of hope would be keep the faith, and never give up. Christine S.
Awesome card, love love the flowers!!! Glad your walking more…take care
This beautiful pink card is a wowza!! Just gorgeous. Thanks Becca for a chance to win it!
For me it is knowing that no matter what God always has me in the palm of His hand. Thank you for sharing and the chance to win this beautiful card.
OOOooooOOO! I just love this card!!!! The flowers are fabulous, and I also love the creative layout. Actually I also love the color, too. Ok. I love everything about this card. So fabulous!!!!!
As for words of hope for today, mine are:
“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23
Hi Becca,
What a lovely card, I like how you used the petals from the flowers for the scallops.would never have thought of that.Glad your foot is getting better.
So beautiful and love the flowers too. I’m off to look for these dies.
Hi Becca, This is a stunning card, especially these fabulous flowers !!
My ‘Words of Hope’ are for ‘Peace in the World’, I pray for this every single day.
So glad you are feeling lots better, enjoy your weekend. We are doing a Car Boot Sale at our Church tomorrow, this evening we got all the Church’s items set up in our School Hall, tomorrow morning we have to set up for all the other people who want a table inside the School or want to sell from their Car Boot outside. It is a very busy two days but hopefully we will get some much-needed funds for our Church heating.
Lots of love from Patricia xx
Another gorgeous card how do you come up with these ideas for cards, they are stunning.
My words of hope are said everyone every morning Dear lord please see me through this day and keep us all safe
Stunning card Becca. I love it when you use a stick pin.
The start of something new brings the hope of something great, ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE.
The card is beautifu! The greatest hope is the gospel of Jesus Christ in all things.
Around every bend, there is a new tomorrow.
This is a beautiful card!
A stunning card, as always, Becca. Love your creative eye. My word, ” As long as you are alive; there’s reason to hope.” To God be the glory!
Beautiful card!! My words of hope are we never walk alone.
Lovely!
Hello Becca,
This is the most beautiful card, and what a brilliant idea to make swags from the flower petals. I love it.
Words of hope today and every day are:- The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.
Maureen xx
Another beautiful card, love the swag !!
Just love the way you have done the swag,love the colours, in fact just love it all.
Yet again another beautiful, touching, love-filled card. Thank you so much for sharing, Becca. My words of hope are: To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven.” Though often used at funerals, it has some wonderful inspiration for us in our daily lives, its ups and downs, its good and its bad.
Cast your cares on the Lord for He cares for you.
Your card is so delicate and pretty! Love the flowers and shabbyness you gave them.
Words of hope….”Tomorrow is another day to be as crafty as today”.
Gorgeous, love the design and the flowers and greenery is laid out just lovely!
Love, love, love this card! So beautiful!
I would say, don’t lose hope. Usually the next day will bring some much needed sunshine and renewed hope for whatever may be bothering you.
Good Afternoon Becca,
The card for this Friday is quite lovely and I really like the fantastic flowers you crafted from your Stack and Fan Flowers Spellbinders set. Using the set to make the scalloped border on the bottom added a great touch to the card.
My words of hope: Even the DARKEST of times can be survived in the company of loving, caring friends; JOYOUS times shared by those same friends are multiplied a thousand times because they appreciate the journey taken.
Take care of yourself. May you always be surrounded by loving and caring friends and family.
Connie
Hello Becca what a gorgeous card!!!! I really admire your work! Simply amazing!!!
Beautiful, soft card. I really like the detail in the flowers. Hmm – my go-to words of hope are a quick Bible page flip to Jeremiah 29:11. I am truly grateful to know that God has a plan for each of us.
I have been really blessed by Beth Moore’s series called He Is. It is so wonderful to be reminded that God is present and powerful right now. He has the power and desire to change our thoughts and attitudes and to bring peace the very moment we need Him.
Love today’s card. The flowers are especially wonderful!
Hello Becca HOPE is not a dream but a way of making
DREAMS become REALITY !
Lovely card Pamxxxxx
Dear Becca, this is a beautiful card, I love it.
My words of hope and encouragement – God will never fail us!!!
Blessings
Maxine
Good morning Becca, glad to hear that you are up and about!!! Your card today is gorgeous and the scallops on the bottom is ingenious you clever girl!!! I agree with Doreen, and also be very grateful for what you have!!!
Have a good one!!!
Loopy Lyndaxxx
Be kind, caring and gracious to someone and in return you’ll feel such inner peace!
Gorgeous card, love the sentiment! Your work always brightens my spirit!
Hi Becca,
A really stunning card I love it, soft colours my favourite, I think it is so elegant. All of your cards are very elegant.
Love that Overlapping Circles embossing folder you used on this beautiful car, and all the lovely details!
The best word of hope I can think of: PEACE!
Hello Becca. I am always awed by the fact God sends his angel to help us and be near us at all times. There are evil sources out there, too, but they have no control over me as I am a child of God. That’s my story. Your cards are amazing. I have so many different styles I have tried over the years, but your style is what I always return to. Guess I’m learning to do what comes natural to you. Myra from Florida
Your card is lovely. I especially like your flowers and the “rice” pearl on the top adornment on your card. Glad you are getting around and about more now after your surgery. My words of hope today are that United States’ citizens can understand we are all the same and deserve the same respect and opportunities in our country. This needless killing and looting has to stop! There is a better way to communicate.
All pretty and pink today! Lovely card.
Hmm, what word of hope. Choose to believe that most people always do their best – it’s just that (like ourselves) some days, their best is better than others. Giving grace on those days is a good thing.
Joni
Wowie, wowie, wowie!!! Becca, that is gorgeous. It is glamourous
sophisticated and at the same time so little girl feminine.
Love it! Hope for me is just being patient. A good nights sleep always helps to put things in perspective. Tragedy, loss and heartbreak are hard to wake up to each morning. Life seems to throw us curves all of the time. I am a prayerful person. I love to hug someone who is hurting. If God is part of your life then there is always HOPE. HE seems to bend the burden to the back so that the burden can be carried. If HE takes you to it, HE will get you through it. When I was at my lowest point, I was told by my Doctor to go help someone else. I was upset at first, but then I decided to join the Community 24 Hour Help Line as a Listener. Six years later I truly knew what HOPE was. It is Helping Others Persevere, Endlessly!
The world seems to have become so mean and disrespectful it is sometimes discouraging. However, I do believe we can all do better and it is encouraging to see little kids playing and getting along with all the other little ones. That’s my hope.
The card is just gorgeous, every tiny piece of it! I love the way you made it look like it is framed. Glad you’re up and about, doing better it sounds like. Take care!
Beautiful card – lovely sentiment, awesome flowers! When I get down and discouraged, I remind myself that God is in charge! I may not know what He has in mind, but trust Him to take care of everything!
Firstly I cannot wait to receive the card I won, I am soooo excited. Secondly, this card is just over the top beautiful and elegant. Love it! Lastly, my own words of hope: Never, ever give up!
Beautiful card. My words of hope, “All things are better with a good nights sleep”
Beautiful card, so delicate, and soft. Love the colors and this card. The pearls just complete the look. Words of hope: Believe and know God WILL keep you in His loving arms. He is in charge and things will go according to His plan for us. Remember: this too shall pass.
Wonderful card! My words of hope vary from situation to situation! “Whenever I’m afraid I will trust in Thee” is one of my favorites!!! Thank you for your on-going sharing!
Always a feadt to the eyes.
“It was then that I carried you”….do you know where this line came from?
Xo
Gorgeous card. Maybe I’ll win one some day
Katlee
What a stunning creation Becca.. would so love to win this card.. hopefully I will be the lucky one..
What a beautiful card I would love this card.
A truly lovely card. We’ve all had our trials and tribulations and through it all I’ve always held fast to the reasoning that ‘there is a time and place for everything’ and with God’s grace and guidance I will persevere. Life is interesting and beautiful.
When things seem at their worst I have only to look at my garden. It symbolizes hope in many ways; that it will provide nourishment for my body and the wildlife that enter; that it will bring happiness to those who see it; and that it will provide beauty and therefore hope for a better tomorrow.
Fabulous card!
What a spectacular card, Becca! And I just love those swags! Genius!
So glad that you are able to walk more and get around now. That is such good news.
Words of hope – Corinthians 15:54 (NRS) When this perishable body puts on imperishability, and this mortal body puts on immortality, then the saying that is written will be fulfilled: “Death has been swallowed up in victory.”
Some wonderful offerings by others :o)
Hugs
Anne (UK) x
Oh, Becca, I LOVE it when I’m looking and looking at an ingenious element of one of your cards (which I find to my delight OFTEN :) ), thinking “what IS that, and how did she do it” about that bottom swag layer, and how COOL was that!!! I own many of your dies and stamps, they are just to my taste and your sentiments address so many that I wanted, and we share the same spiritual heritage too. :) So I was THRILLED to realize that I own that flower set and I can try that. THANK YOU!!!
I am always fascinated by the flowers you create, I love flowers myself and wish I was a much better colorist for one… :) I love creating my own take on flowers too, it pleases me to no end to create something on my own I haven’t seen before. And of course sometimes all I create is a muddy mess, but other times–the joy of creating something really pretty and different is wonderful! Wishing I had the ability (physical) to do that more and to create cards more. Hopefully when my craft room is totally reorganized, I’ll be able to spend a lot more time in there, can’t wait!
Yours was I believe the first blog that I HAD to subscribe to and was so excited when I’d receive your blog updates, and I still feel that way today about your cards and whatever you have created–your kits (bought all of them), your stamp sets, and your dies (of which I have many), your bow maker (have)–I’m so grateful for all of your success, and pray that God will bring to you many many more blessings to a woman who has so much talent and you share your creations and your innovations with us so freely. Let me say how grateful I am!!!
Joanne,
Everything u said in ur post is really true! I had the honor to be in a group of card makers & scrapbookers that Becca was in. She is a wonderful person I told her long ago that she would be famous & look at her now!!
Once again, Becca…simply gorgeous! Here’s some inspiration I shared with friends today:
Think about this today, if only for a moment: It is nothing short of a miracle that you exist, that you were born, that you survived, and grew, that you can think, that you can love. Stop hating and start helping. Stop taking and start giving. Stop passing by the fallen and help them to stand. Live to your full potential.
How sweet! Who’d’ve thought the swag was from a flower leaf! Genius!
My favorite words of hope: sometimes we feel like the Psalmist: “I am solitary & afflicted. Distresses of my heart have multiplied.” (PS. 25: 16, 17) When we turn to God in prayer, he replies: “DO not be afraid, for I am with you… I will fortify you. I will really help you…” (Is. 41:10, 13)
p.s. to the unclaimed winners: if any of you needs a stunt double to claim your prize, please don’t hesitate to let me know!! : )
Hya Becca glad to hear you are up and about a lot better . Well i just had to say how much i enjoy your cards …they give me so much inspiration and joy every week …thank you Ang from GB xx
THING WILL BE BRIGHTER TOMORROW. i hate to live in doubt so i always look to the future. gorgeous card.
Happy to hear you are walking better and have obviously had a productive week just by looking at this lovely lovely card. Thank you for continuing to inspire!
Beautiful, beautiful card. So soft, love it!
Little late for my comment!! Was looking back @ posts I had not done found this one & absolutely adore it!! Always enjoy the flower tutorials they are so helpful and not so time consuming ! Hope u r doing well.
Hugs
Kay