Sweet blog friends, the beginning of a new year brings changes. As we look in our hearts there’s a bundle of hope that entices us to be better in every way – better in our faith, better in our parenthood, better friends, better stewards of our health, better at our jobs and the list goes on. I’m giddy with anticipation for 2014 and along with all the other betters, I hope to be a better designer, blogger and artist. Every year I take a stroll back through previous years. Yes, I’m critical of my own work, especially the first years – but after looking back, I love knowing I’ve grown in some way. These are my favs; I’m always inspired to know what you liked best or what you want to see more of. So, as you stroll back feel free to reference a project you’d love to see carried into the future :-)
As you stroll through the years, you can click on any picture to make it larger :-) If you are interested in finding the entire post, when you hover over a thumbnail, a picture number should appear in your browser – if you pop that picture number into the search bar in the right sidebar – it should get you pretty darn close to the post you are looking for or select Best of 2013 from the categories list!
(I’m sad to say that there are two projects that I promised tutorials on in 2013 that I didn’t get to, but they are still on the list :-)) I hope you’ll forgive me – seems like each year one or two get away from me. Thanks so very much for your support throughout the year!
My favorite has always been the red and white Christmas card that when you opened it, the snowflakes popped up. You said you would do a video of how to, but never did. I’ve asked for it several times and would still love to make it for my 2014 Christmas card. Thank you.
Carol
What a special treat to look at your beautiful inspiring designs on this cold morning in Jan. Thank you for sharing this morning.
Well, I really don’t know how you could be a better designer or artist or blogger. If I only had a tiny bit of your ability to make all these gorgeous things, and not just cards, I would be tickled pink! Also, I really enjoy the tutorials you do to help inspire all of us and seeing these helps me believe that I might do a little of the card designs. So, personally I am happy you are such a wonderful enabler, designer, and teacher!!
I DON’T THINK THE BEST CAN GET ANY BETTER!!!!! I look at all your products and say, Oh, I attempted that one for so and so. Not as good as Becca’s but I tried. I like the way you did it by year as I have only been around your blog for 2 1/2 to 3 years so although I have looked back, they are all here together. Thank you for all your inspiration!!
Hugs,
Mstgane
Ann
Simply amazing…Every single one of them!!
Becca, I love this year in review feature! It allows us to recap what you liked most during the previous year and see if our own tastes are similar. I am pleased to say that I have personally duplicated SIX of these designs – some more than once! I still have plans to do several others as well. You always challenge and encourage me but 2013 found me asking for help, which you kindly provided, finding acrylic for box tops to finish those wonderful gift boxes. I chose the ones with the candles for Christmas gifts but time got away from me when I elected to make nearly two dozen of them. Needless to say, they became New Year’s gifts which I am still working on! Blessings and hugs dear friend.
What an absolutely wonderful treat to get to see all your great work, I am really looking forward to going through it all and having a look and getting some new ideas for myself and giving myself a good kick up the backside to get me crafting again. I know that if anyone can help me do that you will, so fingers crossed, thank you for the inspiration. Hugs, Jen x
Your creativity never ceases to amaze me. I will go back and revisit some of these posts, because I’ve acquired more dies and maybe able to replicate something similar. Thanks for all you do for the stamping world. I can’t wait to see what’s beyond door 2014.
Hi Becca, I’ve taken the stroll back to look at your earlier work and yes, you have grown… but your work has always been beautiful… And I must say NO ONE… absolutely NO ONE… puts a card together like you do…
It’s a work of art with such creativity built with an artistic eye that is beyond anything or anyone else out there… Keep growning and sharing… I can’t wait to see where it leads you !!
I have my favorites of your work as well. Yet it’s so hard to narrow the list, because I really enjoy all that you do. Thanks for another year of inspiring creations and narrative!
Such amazing work!! Every card is a masterpiece. Thank you for a wonderful blog and all the incredible inspiration.
I enjoyed this post. I am always looking for new inspiration for using your die and stamp collections. I have many of your kits, and I really like using them as much as I can!
Greetings and blessings Becca,
All your cards and projects are an inspiration to me and I so look forward to every post. I enjoy seeing the “new” products featured but most of all I enjoy seeing the “new” products featured together WITH “old” products. I don’t want the older ones sitting in my drawers to get too dusty and I like seeing new ways to use them in concert with the “new” ones.
Your God given talent is amazing………may the Lord richly bless you!!
Becca, Each and every project you do is beyond beautiful. You are amazingly gifted. I can hardly contain myself every morning to open your blog and see what you have created. Thank you for sharing the beautiful projects from years gone by.
Becca
How could I choose which is the favorite–is it selfish to say all of them–most of all your creations bring so much to all that visit your blog. From learning what the card is saying to its beautiful scene. To sharing laughter, tears, joy or just to wish you a good day. Every creation you create is a message for that day. I thank you for all you do for everyone of us that appreciate creation, words but most of all friendship-a precious gift. May 2014 bring you much more laughter, joy and lots of love.
Becca I loved going through your work again. When you first posted them, I wasn’t ready to take on such big jobs. Now I really think I am ready to give some of them a try. You always make things look so simple. Thanks so much for all your hard work over the years. You are our inspiration. I just love opening your posts.
My absolute favorites of 2013 are #’s 1-2-4 and 11 … these are all my types of cards, fancy with multiple layers. All of your cards are beautiful, just some more than others. You never let us down with your wonderful creations. I’m sure that there are plenty others that I LOVE in previous years as well. Every since I’ve been getting daily feeds from your blog I’ve been saving my favorite cards in a folder so that I can always refer back to them when I’m looking for “just the right” design.
I have been watching your blog for awhile, just not commenting until lately. We all grow as designers, changing and learning is the fun part. As I looked back at earlier years of your work that I hadn’t seen yet, I was amazed. You are such a talented person, and I, for one, and thrilled that you share you talent with us. I agree with the above comments, LOVE your tutorials! I look forward to what goodies you come up with this year. You GO girl!
Sandy
I love all your projects, Becca. Even if you don’t think they are all worthy, I certainly do! Your site is my most visited when I need or want inspiration.
And since you asked, I would like to see more projects. I just love creating items that can be keepsakes & always search them out. I have taken some of your card ideas & tweeted the into projects. The one I haven’t yet tried is the “golden pocketbook” as I call it. It is just so stunning!
Thank you so much for all the creativity & inspiration you share with us.
Although I absolutely love all of your projects, my favorite is No. 17 (the taupe and cream one). I have made my version of it, substituting supplies I own for what you used. It turned out well enough for me to happy with it, but now that I see “the real thing ” I want to make it again. We are so lucky and blessed to have you with us, sharing and helping us expand our creativity. Thank you so much.
Hi, Becca- I’ve learned so much from you and appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us. My very favorite card from 2013 is #6–the pink card with matching box. I also love the composition of #21, the sympathy card. I have one little iota of a suggestion, since you said you’re going to try to be even better at what you do. :-) I am somewhat of a beginner. When I look at your cards, I’m taken aback at how beautiful they are. But when you explain how to compose them, sometimes I don’t really understand, so I’m intimidated and don’t attempt something I would really like to try. You are very good at getting way more out of a die than someone else could, because you are so creative. But sometimes I just don’t “get” how a card was constructed. This is not a complaint, just a comment on my card-making abilities. I’m not sure there’s a solution to this problem, but it might help me out if at times you could go into a little more detail on how the card was actually assembled. I feel terrible for asking that!
You have never posted a thing that did not get and Oooh and Aaaah from me. I love all your work. You are a terrific designer!
You’ve certainly expanded through the years, Becca. Your first entries were beautiful and amazing and your last ones were also, but I’m sure you can see your experimentations paying off as you try new techniques, figure out how to do something you KNOW is possible, but have to figure it all out. It’s so great to have someone who does that for us, because this lady would NEVER have the patience, creativity, or ideas to do it on her own! May 2014 indeed be a banner year for you.
You’ve certainly expanded through the years, Becca. Your first entries were beautiful and amazing and your last ones were also, but I’m sure you can see your experimentations paying off as you try new techniques, figure out how to do something you KNOW is possible, but have to figure it all out. It’s so great to have someone who does that for us, because this lady would NEVER have the patience, creativity, or ideas to do it on her own! May 2014 indeed be a banner year for you.
I’ve always loved 3d projects so Image 10 is my Fave and would love to see more 3d projects in future.
Thanks so much for sharing with us!
Becca, if you asked me which was my favourite (English spelling) card, I could not answer with just one. I love ALL your creations. They are all different, but each one has that unmistakable ‘BECCA’ quality that we have come to know and love in your creations. Long may that continue!
Hugs
Anne (UK) x
Hi Becca,
There are loads of fantastic cards here, not just the past year but all the years, WOW! You have certainly spoilt us, they are so gorgeous, Thank you.
Love & Hugs
Jacquie J xxx
Oh Becca, What a treat!
For someone new to your Blog it has been a real joy looking at all the cards
And projects. I shall keep returning to the site – God willing as there is so much to see and learn.
Thanks so much.
Amazing projects!! Love the “look backs” – so many are on my list of “to do”!
Oh my gosh! You’re so organized!!! Thanks so much for sharing your creativity with us. I look forward to my daily emails from you! You rock!!!
Wow, to see all your beautiful creations on one page is breathtaking. I could never pick a favorite, I love them all. Sadly I have only made the box with
the notecards but at least six times and will make more, I love them. I can
now go back and try a few more because at the time I didnt have the dies you used to create them. So, your moving ahead and Im going back LOL. I love your tutorials so much because I am a visual learner and find I can follow along well with your videos. I cant imagine you feeling you need to get better.
Truly I do not know how you could be a better designer or blogger! You poor your beautiful heart into fabulous designs and you blog. Thanks for being you! Love and regards.
Becca: I was so inspired w. your card yesterday (1/14/2014), The verse in it and the work you did with it – the gold and white. I have a daughter who is going thru some challenging times in her life and I made it for her with some variations. I called her in Omaha to tell her to watch her mailbox and am anxious to get her call. The verse was so perfect for her at this time. You do so much good for so many with your work plus you are so down to earth as a person, I feel I know you personally. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.
I HAVE TO SAY BECCA, I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE EACH & EVERYONE OF YOUR PROJECTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) ALWAYS SO ELEGANT & FEMININE, DAINTY & GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!! TOTALLY AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!! ;) THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR INSPIRATION & SHARING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) YOU ARE LOVED!!!!!!!!!!:)
Good evening Becca,
My very favourite is the baby girl card as i just think it just so beautiful, close runner up is the “angel” card because that’s what i see, an angel. It’s the embossing folder one with the lacy top, to me she is bowing her head. I’m afraid i just can’t choose between the rest but the one that melts my heart is the beautiful way you have encapsulated your daughter in her graduation photographs. Thank you Becca for being so lovely in giving your time and talent to us to improve our card making. You must be really busy but you choose to give up apart of that precious time to us and i for one really do appreciate your talent and time from the bottom of my heart. I am so glad that i signed up to Sue’s blog because without her, i would never have come across you. Sue is my other card idol as what she can produce like your self, from a few bits of card is wonderful and gives the rest of us hope of achieving something better than before.
Love and crafty hugs
Norah
Hi Becca. Every card is so beautiful and obviously made with such love and joy. I love looking at your blog every day for inspiration. xx
I hope you really didn’t mean for us to actually “pick” a favorite. Impossible!!!
Everything you touch is magic, every item you create is artistic and beautiful. I am just so, so thankful you are willing to share your work on your blog. I look forward to, and enjoy immensely, every single thing.
If I had to chose just one, I simply couldn’t … lovelies, each and every one.
Hi Becca
Thanks for the review…….I cannot say for sure which is my favourite, but being Scottish, I have to be patriotic and say that I LOVE the handbag with the Celtic Knot folder. It is so elegant, perhaps you should send this pic to Luis Vuitton! Thanks as always for your generosity in sharing.
Margaret (Scotland)
Beautiful projects…each and every one of them!!! I truly cannot pick a favorite! Wonderful work and inspiration Becca! TFS!
Jan
Oh my goodness Becca, I really can´t chose one for another, as I just abasolutely LOVE everything you ever make, and it´s all such gorgeous projects with each their best sides. I sure can´t see, how you could ever be better at everything you say, as you´re already the best at everything and I just LOVE your entries here every single time, and I love everything you´ve ever made or done, and it´s the highlight of my day to come here and watch your gorgeous work. And I always look forward to see, what you´ll come up with next. We just LOVE YOU Becca, and that´s because you are YOU. So please just kkep on as you do best, and that is just perfect for all of us I´m sure. I hope, you´ll have a wonderful and amazing year here in 2014, and it´ll turn out to be everything you´ve ever dreamed of.
I just have one little question for you, earlier I could always save a picture from your site, if there was a certain project, I wanteds to save for later, so I could find it again, but now I suddenly can´t save anything at all anymore, why is that?
Becca – You do awesome work! I find myself constantly going to your blog when I need inspiration. I have even made my own bow maker using instructions from you. Thanks so much for all you do…
Marie
Hi Becca,
what a brilliant treat I got just now when accessing your blog – your favourites from the years………… Haven’t been through 2012,2011 etc yet but 2013 is just packed full of absolutely beautiful cards. I cannot pick any favourite, I love them all. Your work is amazing, elegant and just beautiful. That personal inner beauty of you shines through in whatever you do.
Like Norah McPhee, I wouldn’t have come across you if it hadn’t been for Sue Wilson’s blog – here’s another beautiful, generous lady with oodles of talent. Just like yourself.
I wish you a wonderful 2014, good health and lots of joy in life.
Hugs, Rose (in Chester, England)
They are all my favorites I looked back right to 2009 and you were still so far ahead of everyone else you inspire me to use my stuff in new and differant ways can’t wait to see what 2014 brings
Becca, it made me feel so good to hear you are critical of your own early work. (although I sure don’t see why!). You always do amazing cards & projects and my jaw always drops at seeing how you do the layers of S/binders. I know you must be an ARTIST, with the skills displayed in your coloring, your choice of patterns, your eye for the elegance. I could perhaps ‘copy’, what I see, but could not come up with the ideas for designs that you do. (gotta be an artist thing!). It’s lovely to see your ‘card history’, and I’m not sure what I’d suggest that you do more of. I think all of ’em are just wonderful, and I love being surprised. But whatever 2014 brings your way, I hope all things are blessings that make you happy. Hugs & TFS
wow !!! love the lacy feel to most of your cards,so pretty.Laura O
Now Becca, how can we choose ? Your cards are always beyond the reach of my ability. Well, at least to this point and maybe in 2014 I will do better. May 2014 in YOUR LIFE be WONDERFUL FOR YOU ! Blessings and Love !
I would love for you to make a tutorial on the candle and basket. You posted directions, but I do better with tutorials. I am amazed and blessed to enjoy coming here every day to see your beautiful work. Thank you for all you do!!
All are beautiful but think the Red and White Christmas one is my favorite. Edna
Becca, I have been following your blog for a long time now and always enjoy looking at your cards and learning from you, you are a wonderful inspiration.
Styles do change over time and so do our taste and all the wonderful new things coming out give us the ability to make all of these wonderful cards.
Keep up the good work and have a wonderful 2014.
hugs
sharon :)
EVERYTHING YOU DO IS AN INSPIRATION TO ME. GOD BLESS.
ALL your Projects are WONDERFUL! I love everything you do! I appreciate that you give a list of the tools you used. I also like it when you give step by step instructions for some of your creations. You inspire me to be better at what I do when making cards for others. Thank you!
Dear Becca
I have just gone through the years and have seen some of my favorites from years past and it amazes me how you constantly make such beautiful cards. Keep it up. You give me inspiration.
Dutch
Hi Becca
I have only been making cards for a year and I have been going back through your ‘strolling back’ through the years. You have been given a gift for the extraordinary beautiful. Please do not change your style, I for one absolutely love it.
God bless you and expand the gift.
Love
Marcia
Becca it is impossible to name a favourite I love them all, you are a constant source of awe and inspiration. Your imagination,creativity and the unexpected uses of the little dies that one cant ever envisage a use for, fascinates me. Hope your energy keeps you keeping on, thanks for sharing your talents.
Oh Becca, what a wonderful treat to be able to view so many of your works of art in 4 pages. Your blog is well named, for your work is amazing and reflects beauty, grace, creativity and inspiration on every single page. I don’t know how you come up with your ideas, but I am truly thankful for you and the tremendous gift you have. You brighten my world Becca, your work speaks so much of the inner beauty of your soul. My best creation couldn’t live up to your most cringing one but I pray that I am able to inspire and encourage others through my life as you have inspired me.
Alice xx
The walk down memory lane was lovely…..
My favorite cards are any of the blue (my favorite!) cards plus the white-on-white Christmas card. You share elegance and gentleness with each card, box, ornament or project
And it’s fun to look back and see how far the die cut industry has come in a few short years.
Thank you for sharing your creativity and friendship with your blog friends! Happy Creating in 2014!
I remember each and every one. The ribbon weaving on the frame Christmas Card brought back some interesting memories…. (Never mastered that one!!) My favorite is still the Bird Cage Pop Up card. But they are all beautiful and getting more so each year. Thanks for taking the time to make and share with all of us.
Dear Becca,
Your designs never cease to amaze me. If I received any one of these lovelies I would display it forever. Happy 2014 to you.
I’ve just recently starting following you blog…and I have to say..the title is so perfect. You truly do the most amazing, stunning beautiful things with paper..I’m always blown away!! I did look back on the work you’ve done in the past and although they were all fantastic and above my skill level…you’re work has definitely become more amazing & beautiful with each year. I will continue to follow your amazing work and watch your great tutorials!! Thank you so much for sharing…I am so envious of your work!!
Thanks for the pictoral look back and references so we can look closer. Have a blessed year!
I think there are only 3 or 4 posts that I haven’t pinned – and that’s only because they were projects that were just to much for me. Becca your work is impeccable and delightful to look at and so, so, elegant. Thanks for all these years of showing us how-to.
These are absolutely breathtaking, Becca. Nothing more to be said.
Love them all! I’ve watched your blog for over a year now and you never disappoint…keep the inspiration coming :) My favorites are the ones that you use lots of layers. It’s like looking at puzzle to see which dies you used. Thanks for sharing your inspiration with us! And when I grow up I want to be Becca!
Every card you create is a work of art. Thanks for sharing your gifts with all of us.
Hey love each and every project of yours. Whenever your feed comes into my inbox, it was always delighful to see whats the new thing you have made.. It was always inspiring.. I love your tutorials. one of my fav was the filigree delight box. M planning to make these for my son’s first b’day as takeaway gift box :) Thanks for your inspiration..
Love
Anusha Vamsee
We are in the middle of a Heat wave here in Australia and Wow this has made my temperature rise with excitement. Wow memory lane is wonderful. Thank you for everything. Now I need to turn on the cooler.
Lorraine FDU (from down under)
I love the all white, #23 It is so eligant and the saying is great.
May you be blessed as all of us are with your God-given talent.
All your design are fantastic I could not pick any fav`s just wish my talents was as good as yours .Melanie (UK)
I could spend hours looking at these! You make us better crafters – so thank you for your blog. For me you are the undisputed queen of filigree and bows. When you see all these images side by side it just speaks volumes I think – what a telented lady you are.
Inspiration is just endless whenever I visit your blog to view your works. You just don’t know how you make my day whenever a new post pops out of my screen. You’re bar none the best card designer for me.
Hi Becca. So many beautiful cards and projects all on one page, what a great way to start the day : ) Couldn’t possibly pick a favourite but I too, like Carol L, would love to see the red,white Christmas card with the pop out snowflake tutorial if possible (funny how I couldn’t really understand why crafters thought about Christmas all year….until I started making cards myself! ) Thank you for sharing so freely. Take care.
It is impossible to pick a favorite card as they are all beautiful!!! I do think that they do get better each year probably because there are more elaborate dies and other materials available. I like a lot of lace and filigree, but also like the other styles. There should always be variety.
It is a joy just to spend time going thru all of the photos.
You are certainly blessed with a wonderful talent and we are all blessed to be able to enjoy and and learn from your skills.
May God continue to bless you and your family.
I will be watching every day to see what beautiful new things you have created.
stunning work, I just love seeing what you design next. Your designs inspire me to get out my Spellbinder dies and create.
I click next, then next and next again and everyone is a stunner.
So beautiful to look at. I have been able to do some of your projects, as I’ve had the dies but many of them I can’t do, so I just admire them.
Please keep up this amazing work. You are a very gifted lady.
You are simply the best. Everyday I look forward in viewing your latest ideas. I try and capture them in my own cards. Please continue your inspirational work!
I love all of your cards and I love that you use dies and mix them up. I like seeing the ways to use them with other dies and get totally different results. thanks so much for all the inspiration!!!
Amazing work and amazing talent. I love everything and have learned so much from following your site each day. It is like having you here – well – not quite but close. Your loving spirit is evident in everything you do. I look forward to all you will share with us
Hi Becca,
I’ve made many of your creations….love all your directions and videos. Thank you for the past several years of wonderful creativity. Looking forward to another fun-filled year. I’m excited that I’ve retired and now have more time to look, watch, and learn from you.
CHOOSE ONE?? You’re kidding, right? ????
Thank you for a MOST inspiring 2013…you make us ALL proud to be part of such a CREATIVE life. Your work is gorgeous and we really appreciate your sharing the projects with us.
It’s a wonderful world at Amazing Paper Grace. You grace our computer screens with the most enchanting artful projects. Each one charms us to our core. Thank you for another fabulous year; for all you do and for sharing your amazing talents and skills with us. Please don’t ask me to choose a favourite. They are all favourites.
I tried so hard to pick just one favorite, but couldn’t do it. They are all soooo pretty. Once again, thank you so much for sharing your wonderful talent with us.
I’m sorry for the person who didn’t claim their prize. Thanks for the opportunity to win the clear boxes as I have plenty to fill them with. My favorite color today is turquoise blue. I’ve been doing Valentines with that color, some lacy punches and white organdy ribbon. Getting ready for that wonderful Heart day.
hmmmmm I to wonder how you could improve on anything as far as your crafting ability goes and your blogging is fabulous, as busy as you are with all the creating you do I can’t figure out how you find time to blog about it :) You already have the lord on your side and it just doesn’t get better than that!! I am truly hopeful though that I will eventually grow as you have…would love to make such amazing cards as these, without just copying, which I don’t do, I tr y to change up the designs a bit to make them my own using your creation as my inspiration. I have literally gone through your blog from front to back, back to front several times…..everything you make is amazing and inspiring, makes me feel like I can do anything, just not as lovely as you :) ty for sharing it all with us and I’m looking forward to what the new yr brings!! :) hugs
Purple! Definitely purple! LOL It is such a regal color. Your year in review was amazing. I am just in awe of your creative talent.
Morning Becca, This walkthrough of your favourites of 2013 is superb, I love everything you create, and would find it really hard to pick a favourite, your cards are always elegant and stunning and your gift boxes are ‘to die for’. I love it all.
Lots of love from Patricia xx
Becca,
You are such an inspiration to each and every one of us, there’s rarely a day that goes by when I’m not checking out your blog. I just love your tutorials, whether they be pictures or video, though we do love to see you in the flesh from time to time. Please keep up your very beautiful work :)
Becca all your cards are stunning I love your blog you give such inspiration & looking back through your favourite cards of 2013 they are superb I love them all . Hugs Lynda xx
I would like to see more of what you already do. As I mentioned in a previous email, I have traveled back to the origins of your blog and continue to review all your early entries. You have always managed to get the most out of the products you use, and that is very special. I love how you see beyond the obvious uses of a die, for example. When it comes to card making, I consider you a “trend” setter. I respect your talent and skill in this fabulous paper crafting industry and look forward to following you in the future. God’s speed.
I love your stroll through memory lane, each and every one of your cards is more beautiful than the last. Fantastic! Hugs, Antonella :-)
so many wonderful projects you’ve shared with us in the past year. Looking forward to seeing more of your beautiful and creative creations in 2014.
Your work is truly a gift from God. I pray all is well with your family. I am looking forward to making beautiful projects this year.
I am doing charity work and looking for new ideas.
I really like most of your inspiring works…I tend to be partial to the cards as they are the most practical. If I am forced to chose a single one as my favorite I would have to say that I am currently motivated by the red and white Christmas card….mine didn’t get done this year.
I love all your work. It inspires me to be creative with my crafting. Keep using your gift from God. It has touched a lot of people.