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Hi there blog friends.  I ran out of steam yesterday and got up early this morning to do some creating.  I put together a card so that I could show you the new flower that I’ve made into a tutorial.  It was fun, I’ve been experimenting around with these flowers for quite some time and I think they’ll be easy to do when I’m in a pinch and need something for a card.  I have to tell you, I’m loving this flower and am trying it out with several different widths of ribbon,   The tutorial has already been taped and when I get home from my Stamp Club Meeting this afternoon, I’ll put it finish editing it and I’ll upload it here. 


I cut a pretty simple medallion using Spellbinders Grand Ovals and Spellbinders Labels Eighteen which I grounded on a cross panel made using Spellbinders Jumbo Scalloped Border Petites and EK Success Abstract Flower Punch.  It’s not quite as many layers as I accustomed to but it worked up quickly. 

SUPPLIES I USED
Stamps: Printworks
Paper: The Girls Paperie, Bazzill
Ink: Versafine Vintage Sepia
Accessories: Spellbinders Grand Ovals, Spellbinders Labels Eighteen, Spellbinders Jumbo Scalloped Borders Petite, EK Success Abstract Flower Punch, Ribbon, Pearls

Remember to pop back in and see how easy the flower is to make when the tutorial is published this afternoon!  Thank you all — your kindness keeps me inspired enough to sit down and craft :-)

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  • bethann dMarch 26, 2011 - 9:23 am

    beautiful. love the sentiment. need the sentiment. can’t wait for the tutorialReplyCancel

  • Beth B.March 26, 2011 - 9:35 am

    Beautiful card, Becca! Looking forward to your tutorial!
    Thanks for all the gorgeous projects you share, you’re really an inspiration to me!
    Hugs,
    BethReplyCancel

  • Lori mMarch 26, 2011 - 9:38 am

    Stunning! Your cards are always exquisite and I could look at the book you made forever saying, “WOW”!

    I’ll be back, love watching your bow techniques.ReplyCancel

  • Naomi A. of ColoradoMarch 26, 2011 - 9:41 am

    Love the card Becca…can’t wait to see the tutorial!
    BlessingsReplyCancel

  • AnneMarch 26, 2011 - 9:41 am

    Oooh – another bow! You really are the queen of bows, Becca :o)

    Hugs
    Anne (UK) xReplyCancel

  • Karen KnegtenMarch 26, 2011 - 9:46 am

    Becca- another beauty! I will be back for sure to see your tutorial! Love this!ReplyCancel

  • Mary RobersonMarch 26, 2011 - 9:47 am

    Beautiful bow, love how different it looks. Perfect for this quick card.
    Colors blend well together, good choices and the rosebud background
    sets it off…ReplyCancel

  • DawnllMarch 26, 2011 - 9:48 am

    Oh what a beautiful flower, can’t wait to see how it is made.ReplyCancel

  • Magda VinasMarch 26, 2011 - 9:52 am

    Hi Becca,
    Another beauty; I love the colors and the sentiment.
    Have a blessed and happy weekend!ReplyCancel

  • KathMarch 26, 2011 - 9:52 am

    Pretty in Pink ..so femReplyCancel

  • Sheila - UKMarch 26, 2011 - 9:53 am

    Oh I’ve been away for the last 5 days and so missed your beautiful creations Becca…had a lovely time but it’s good to be back and be able to visit you again. Oh and what a way to start with this beautiful card and oh so yummy flower. Love the sentiment too and looking forward to the tutorial.

    Love Sheila xxReplyCancel

  • janeyMarch 26, 2011 - 9:57 am

    Ohhh – Ahhh – what a pretty card and I love the ‘flower’ – can hardly wait for the tutorial!!

    hugsReplyCancel

  • Iris, Saved By GraceMarch 26, 2011 - 9:59 am

    Hi Becca! So fresh and clean. I love pink, it’s my favorite!! Very pretty. Would uplift anyone’s spirits who received it. Iris, Saved by GraceReplyCancel

  • Janet CastleMarch 26, 2011 - 10:00 am

    YUM!!! Lovely card and gorgeous flower Becca!!!
    Jan CastleReplyCancel

  • DonnaMarch 26, 2011 - 10:01 am

    Gorgeous card, Becca! Love the designer paper and the pretty borders!ReplyCancel

  • Marilyn BeaumontMarch 26, 2011 - 10:04 am

    So pretty Becca. Love the colors and layers.ReplyCancel

  • SusanMarch 26, 2011 - 10:05 am

    Wow Becca,

    Love the flower, love the colours and just love everything about this card…super duper,

    thanks for the shares and looking forward to the tutorial

    SusanReplyCancel

  • Pam B.March 26, 2011 - 10:06 am

    God has given you such a beautiful gift Becca, the ability to create such awesome, breathtaking ad stunning cards. I love the sentiment, the design and the bow, wow you really know how to create gorgeous masterpieces.ReplyCancel

  • Jeanielou KaufmanMarch 26, 2011 - 10:08 am

    Elegant card and I can hardly wait for the tutorial on that delicate colored flower. I hope you enjoyed your Stamp Club meeting. Are you going to share any tips from there?…LOL
    Hugs, Jeanielou in PAReplyCancel

  • ChaunMarch 26, 2011 - 10:15 am

    Love the sentiment you chose too. Great card. Can’t wait for the tutorial!ReplyCancel

  • pegMarch 26, 2011 - 10:15 am

    Another Becca beauty! Very pretty.ReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenMarch 26, 2011 - 10:16 am

    Becca!
    I can see why you like this little flower! I like it too!! :) Can’t wait to see your tutorial on this!! This card looks PLAYFUL today! You MUST BE feeling pretty good today!!!! I’m glad! :)ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisMarch 26, 2011 - 10:28 am

    Just so pretty in pink. I love the whole layout of this card Becca. Beautiful sentiment too. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • KellyMarch 26, 2011 - 10:29 am

    Beautiful. Perfect colors for springtime:) What a great sentiment too! You are amazing:)ReplyCancel

  • BernieMarch 26, 2011 - 10:35 am

    Brilliant! As always your colors and papers are superb. Love that flower bow! Looking forward to the Becca Bits on how to make it.
    Blessings BernieReplyCancel

  • barb fMarch 26, 2011 - 10:36 am

    Spring has sprung, at least in your cards, another beautiful one today. Wish our real weather were as springie….Barb FReplyCancel

  • FranMarch 26, 2011 - 10:45 am

    Oh WOW!! How absolutely lovely! Again; you are the most talented artist with paper and ribbon and anything crafty. I’ll be sure to check out the tutorial; I’m anxious to try it myself.ReplyCancel

  • Carol RMarch 26, 2011 - 11:07 am

    So beautiful! Love the color combo and your gorgeous flower bow! Have a great weekend.ReplyCancel

  • Karen ShaylorMarch 26, 2011 - 11:12 am

    Very lovely. Sometimes simple is great for quickly needed cards– I love to layer too, but it takes me forever to figure it out.Thanks for ideas.ReplyCancel

  • Sandra ltbMarch 26, 2011 - 11:41 am

    you are amazing with these Spellbinders dies!
    Sandra ltbReplyCancel

  • Barbara A.March 26, 2011 - 11:46 am

    Gosh Becca, I just don’t know what to say……you come up with some very amazing inspirations and ideas! Thank you, thank you and many more for sharing your wonderful talents with us all!ReplyCancel

  • Norma Jean RahnMarch 26, 2011 - 11:47 am

    Once again, a beautiful elegant art-card from you! I love looking at your creations and tutorials! I some point I shall try for elegance! I’m not there yet in my abilities! God Bless you and your creative gift!ReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)March 26, 2011 - 12:09 pm

    What a lovely uplifting card! Today is a much better day, since I looked at your newest creation. There is something about yellow and pink coming together as only you can do, that makes me feel good. Thank you for sharing this wonderful card.ReplyCancel

  • Brenda gambleMarch 26, 2011 - 12:11 pm

    Beautiful work!ReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)March 26, 2011 - 12:17 pm

    My last comment seemed to disappear into the bits & bytes bucket, so I’ll try again and hope I don’t create a duplicate.

    My day improved exponentially once I looked at your newest creation. It’s a delight. There is something about delicate yellowy cream and pink coming together as only you can do, that makes me feel great. Thank you so much for sharing this delicate, springy card.ReplyCancel

  • RebekkaMarch 26, 2011 - 12:25 pm

    This is stunning, I love this ribbon and can not wail to see the tutorial :)ReplyCancel

  • SueMarch 26, 2011 - 12:26 pm

    You are an amazing woman. Thank you so much for sharing your awesome talent.ReplyCancel

  • Theresa RomaniMarch 26, 2011 - 12:27 pm

    Pretty card! Can’t wait to see the ribbon flower tutorial. I love all of your bows and goodies.ReplyCancel

  • FMMarch 26, 2011 - 12:49 pm

    A beautiful feminine card. Anxious to see your tutorial on another beautiful bow!ReplyCancel

  • Jan SchultheisMarch 26, 2011 - 1:22 pm

    Thanks for another beautiful bow, I will watch your tutorial and try some of these, you always give such good instructions it makes them easy to do.
    JanReplyCancel

  • JO WITNEYMarch 26, 2011 - 1:37 pm

    Becca, Love how you’ve utilized the ecru and whites together to fold in with the beautiful pinks. Love the paper, and am totally facinated with the bow. I am eagerly awaiting your tutorial. May your day be blessed.ReplyCancel

  • JackieMarch 26, 2011 - 2:18 pm

    I look forward to the day that I can turn out the beauties that you do. Absolutely gorgeous! You have a God-given talent for this and I’m so glad that you share with us all. Am anxious to see how this flower is made. Thanks for sharing your talents.
    JackieReplyCancel

  • DelamaMarch 26, 2011 - 3:13 pm

    I like the card and the saying. Thank you for sharing.
    Have a great day :)
    DelamaReplyCancel

  • JO WITNEYMarch 26, 2011 - 3:22 pm

    Becca, Thanks so much for the flower tutorial. They are indeed beautiful flowers, and I look forward to making some.ReplyCancel

  • Jean HempelMarch 26, 2011 - 3:27 pm

    Becca, after watching the vidio of you making the flower/bow, knew you would make something gorgeous.. and you did it!! Love ;yoour light pink and the lt beige together… they really look great and love the sentiment.. a beautiful card… TFS
    Hugs, JeanReplyCancel

  • Margaret ThompsonMarch 26, 2011 - 3:38 pm

    Becca,
    What a really, really pretty card. It is just so delicate and is such a beautiful pink and cream color combination with a bit of white. To me the design and colors of this card signify real caring and love from the person who is giving it to their special friend, a spouse, their mother, etc. It is just down right gorgeous.
    I especially like the Spellbinders Labels 18 die cut / embossed piece that you chose for the sentiment as this label die does not have a whole lot of distracting points on it for this particular card’s use further it sits really nicely on the cream colored Grand Oval die cut / embossed piece and you then placed them above the border of ribbon and the die cut and punched pieces in pink and white with those pretty white pearls on it. You have put all of this work together on a perfect choice of absolutely beautifully designed and colored patterned paper and all I can say is that it may not have all the layers that you are so used to creating with but can I make believe that I am sick so you can send it to me as a get well card?
    PeggyReplyCancel

  • KimMarch 26, 2011 - 3:55 pm

    Beautiful creation Becca. I love the colours and the bow. Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Barbara AKA GardenladyMarch 26, 2011 - 4:34 pm

    Thanks so much Becca for the beautiful card with that amazing bow. The tutorial was great and hopefully I will be able to make that pretty bow too.

    You speak about your scrap room….how about letting us take a look! I find great ideas by seeing what others have done in organizing their spaces.

    Again thanks Becca for another great Becca Bit!ReplyCancel

  • Eunice BrownMarch 26, 2011 - 4:59 pm

    Hello Becca, I love your new flower tutorial. I was wondering where you bought your seam binding ribbon? Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • caroline hillMarch 26, 2011 - 5:13 pm

    Hi, Becca you blow Martha Stewart away. Keep coming up with Becca
    bits. I enjoy them.Thanks for sharing. GOD BLESS
    CarolineReplyCancel

  • NancyMarch 26, 2011 - 6:20 pm

    Hi Becca…your new flower bow is gorgeous and looks beautiful on your card. Thanks for sharing the how to video. Thank you for sharing your amazing talent.ReplyCancel

  • LisaMarch 26, 2011 - 8:32 pm

    Becca, you never cease to amaze me! I have never used Scor Tape, but I do have some of the red liner tape. Do you think that would work? TFS again!

    LisaReplyCancel

  • Sandy KrastinsMarch 27, 2011 - 12:08 am

    Becca these are beautiful! I have Scor-Tape sitting on my desk and a roll of seam binding. I see a beautiful flower in my future! Thanks for the great idea!
    SandyReplyCancel

  • Marcie SmithMarch 27, 2011 - 4:56 am

    This brings back some memories. We made these back in my gymnastic days. We used sasheen ribbon (the kind that stuck to itself when moistened) and these were placed on the first place team ribbons. I haven’t seen that type of ribbon in years. Thanks for the how-to and the stroll down memory lane. All of the double sided tapes sure make crafting a lot easier these days.
    MarcieReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterMarch 27, 2011 - 3:55 pm

    so pretty, just love the paper and that flower border punch is so pretty with the pearls! Pretty ribbon treatment!ReplyCancel

  • Irene RogersMarch 27, 2011 - 7:52 pm

    I found your blog about a month ago and have checked in and out as I had time. I love your creativity and engineering skills, but more than that, I love your generous spirit and teaching ability. Not only do I see you as creative inpiration, but also as a sort of spiritual advisor. You see I am caring for my parents who are in their 80’s and started to feel the burden. I had given up on making my lampwork beads and polymer clay as it was too much time away from where I needed to be. My sister had inspired me to make a few cards but it wasn’t until I found your blog that I fell in love with the colors and textures and dimension that are possible with paper, glue and ribbon. I am also so sorry to hear of your recent loss and wish to offer my condolences. I am praying for you and your family. Thank you.

    RenieReplyCancel

  • Sabrina RobertsMarch 27, 2011 - 8:46 pm

    Becca there is nothing that you have created that I don’t love. God has really given you a talent that has allowed you to bless others. Thank you for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Miss GMarch 31, 2011 - 7:43 am

    Becca

    I don’t think I’ve ever heard of the scor tape, but I wouldlike to know where to purchase it. So that I may try that beautiful flower. And as usual thanks for sharing and I love the card and color combo. You’re bestest!! Have a great day!ReplyCancel

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This one will really have you scratching your noggin!!  I know, it’s always hard to make a choice – that’s why polls are fun – you kind of have to fit into one group or another.  This one was an idea emailed to me by a reader.  Pop by and weigh in!   I think the results for this one are going to be very interesting!!


Remember, if there is a poll that you’d like to see, tell me about it in a comment!

Edited to Add: 2 hours after I published the poll, I received some very valid feedback.  They felt that I had omitted a major answer and I agree.   It might be a little bit unconventional, but this is for fun – so, I added it.  The beauty of a poll like this is that you see what other people think and where you fit in with your peers.  If any of the first 100 people feel their answer would have been different, please email me so that I can add it as notes to the results.  The software won’t let me tinker with the totals though :-)  Also I’m sure that someone will eventually point out that since this is a blog, results might be skewed towards blogs.  Yep, they might, lol!!!  But it will sure be fun to see.

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  • Vickie DoswellMarch 20, 2011 - 11:59 pm

    Sweet! I enjoy doing the polls and I am always glad to see how my response fits in with the others doing the poll. VickieReplyCancel

  • kathy sMarch 21, 2011 - 12:18 am

    This was hard because I usually get inspiration form blogs BUT when I go to create I reinforce and adapt my creations with the help of magazines- which stay in my craft area and my computer is in another part of the house.ReplyCancel

  • RobMarch 21, 2011 - 12:21 am

    My choice isn’t up there, so I won’t vote this time. I usually find my own inspiration when I’m creating. I DO like to have a look at how others use products, but when it comes down to creating, I usually do my “own thing”ReplyCancel

  • Carol WestMarch 21, 2011 - 12:27 am

    I especially like tutorials from blogs on techniques, etc., but I usually design my own cards and scrapbook pages, doing my own thing. Sometimes it’s NOT too pretty either……..LOLReplyCancel

  • Mary L.March 21, 2011 - 12:35 am

    I would like to say “All of the above”. Which is partially true.
    But I guess I’m more in Rob’s camp. I might try to do things I see on blogs, in magazines & all the rest, but they just seem to have a life of their own & things seem change as I go along. So I didn’t vote either.
    mary l.ReplyCancel

  • Janet CastleMarch 21, 2011 - 12:41 am

    Just as I suspected….you and others really inspire us to jump in with both feet and give things a try…..a special thank you Becca!!!
    Jan CastleReplyCancel

  • Ginny IngramMarch 21, 2011 - 12:43 am

    Actually, it was an easy poll. I don’t subscribe to any magazines, there are no local stamping or scrapbook stores (unless you count A.C. Moore, Michael’s or Joann’s), I don’t peruse manufacturer websites, and of the few friends I have, none stamp. So easy. I credit your blog, Becca, in large part for renewing my interesting in card making. Thank you!ReplyCancel

  • JaniceMarch 21, 2011 - 12:47 am

    I love the inspiration I get from online blogs. We have no local stamp store so Michaels or ACMoore was the only other place to get inspiration but they had so very little. I so appreciate talented crafters like yourself who share. I don’t copy but just the layouts get my creative juices flowing. I find it amazing that many of the challenges show such varied designs but we do all have our own styles.ReplyCancel

  • Carole (FibreJunky)March 21, 2011 - 12:49 am

    That was a super easy poll, Becca! Blogs are definitely my main source of inspiration! I do read a few magazines, and I definitely check out company websites – but other crafters’ blogs are big for me. Design team members’ blogs are often where I start if I’m looking for ways to use a particular stamp set, but I’m also a fan of challenge blogs.ReplyCancel

  • TrishaMarch 21, 2011 - 1:27 am

    Oh Becca, you are a girl after my own heart…
    I too, am a quilter/sewer, and have been finding so many of my sewing supplies now being used in card making. It is amazing how many products fit the bill for both hobbies. In using fabric in place of ribbon, I did find some fabrics a little limp, so just spray them with heavy duty spray starch and then iron them with a clean curling iron. I picked up a few spare irons at garage sales just for this purpose. As long as the curling iron has a temperature control, it can be set for many types of material. For added fun, try using a crimping iron on damp ribbon or fabric.
    Thanks for another great Becca Bit, keep them coming!!
    Hugs & Smiles
    TrishaReplyCancel

  • Barbara JayMarch 21, 2011 - 1:29 am

    This was so-o-o- easy. I get ALL of my inspiration from Crafter’s blogs. In fact your blog is my #1 favorite ! All designers do outstanding work some of the time. You do outstanding work ALL of the time. I have no friends who do paper crafts; I don’t subscribe to craft magazines ; I have no LSS and the manufacture’s Websited generally offer very little to inspire me.ReplyCancel

  • MaryannMarch 21, 2011 - 1:33 am

    It was also really easy for me to vote here, as we don´t have any stores or anything at all for cardmaking or scrapbooking here, where I live, and we can´t get any magazines here either, so I don´t have much else choises than the computer, and a few old magazines some friends overseas has been sooo sweet to send me sometime. So I get most of my inspiration on different blogs and then try to convert the different techniques into my own style and liking. I love to search throug allthe blogs, I´m following and also to surf throug new ones now and then and see all the hints and tips you all is offering to us, and thank you soo much for that. I know, I wouldn´t get much , if it wasn´t for all you sweet ladies, who soo willingly share all your wonderful creations and great ideas with us, which I just apreciate so very much.ReplyCancel

  • Marilyn ClarkMarch 21, 2011 - 4:37 am

    If it is a card that I am doing for my “thinking of you” list, I say a prayer before I start.

    I visit blogs, magazines and try to capture my thoughts and convert them to a card with the supplies I have on hand.ReplyCancel

  • heaneyMarch 21, 2011 - 4:59 am

    so true…! without the blog/internet, I don’t even know there is such thing as card making or scrapbook magazine nor our local scrapbook store. Before this, I only know about art store…watercolour, colour pencil, playdough etc…lol.ReplyCancel

  • Iris, Saved By GraceMarch 21, 2011 - 5:30 am

    Hi Becca! I love your new ideas for your blog. I especially like the “31 days…” I have gotten so many good ideas from everyone. I get alot of ideas and inspiration from You Tube which is full of bloggers postings. I’ve been watching your blog for a long time, in fact I think yours was the first one I ever subscribed to. I found you on Splitcoast Stampers . You have inspired me in so many ways, creatively and spiritualy. Thank you! Iris, Saved by Grace.ReplyCancel

  • Billie RiceMarch 21, 2011 - 5:50 am

    DUH….this was a no brainer for me. The Online Blogs get all the credit and especially yours Becca, I can’t wait for your to come each day. I have all my girls signed up for your newsletter…..Love Ya and keep them ideas coming.ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisMarch 21, 2011 - 6:14 am

    This is a great new feature that I am enjoying. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • ConnieMarch 21, 2011 - 6:20 am

    There are two designers whose creations inspire me more than others and I glean ideas from them and sometimes I buy items they’ve used and other times I use their basic pattern with my own stash. Needless to say, Becca, you are one of the two. You are incredible,ReplyCancel

  • Monica MMarch 21, 2011 - 6:29 am

    Becca,
    I love your polls, but most of all–your blog. I get so many ideas from you. And the best part is–you always show in detail “how to do”. Thanks Becca and please keep them coming. You are awesome!!ReplyCancel

  • Mary JaneMarch 21, 2011 - 7:18 am

    This was a hard poll for me to select only one source. I get two stamping magazines; read many internet blogs, but not often manufacturer websites; belonged to a stamp club for years; and although there is a stamp store not too far away, it is not too inspiring. So I guess I get my inspiration from myself, as I combine all the things I like from my sources, and go from there. Becca’s cards are definitely done along my way of thinking, so she has been way up there in getting me un-stuck when I can’t think of what I want to do. This was a great poll – made me stop and think about what helps me create.ReplyCancel

  • Marlene IacuzziMarch 21, 2011 - 7:40 am

    I wish I could have said -Myself-. Actually you are my everyday blog site,and often the spirit is willin, but the supplies, or time, or talent (those bows still challenge me), are missing. I do not come by artistic talent easily, and my own attempts often end up lacking, so I am glad I have you, and so many other artists’ blogs, to visit. I love Justrite’s gallery, though, and since I have been spending most of my money there and on Spellbinders, that is my site of most inspiration, at this time. That is not to say there are not many many other places on visit in ciber-land (is that the right word?) One site leads me to another, and then to another….ReplyCancel

  • AnitaMarch 21, 2011 - 7:41 am

    Lots of ideas from SplitcoastStampers, which isn’t really any of the choices, then blogs, then magazines. When I first started stamping, it was magazines. Now I have almost 50 blogs on RSS feeds…ask how you can while your life away on the computer!ReplyCancel

  • Kim KramerMarch 21, 2011 - 7:49 am

    This is a super cool poll! And it serves a special purpose for me. Theres an overwhelming amount of people who get their inspiration from blogs, like I do. I’ve neglected my blog for about a year now, because I didn’t think I had anything that interesting to offer. I wasn’t getting a single hit and I just sort of gave up. But since then I’ve learned how dedicated I have to be to gather a following. And now I see, that if I stay with it everyday, other craft people, just like me will eventually stop by, the same way I hop around myself.)
    So, thanks Becca, for the special incentive to get back to it. =)
    Kim K.————–my soon to be remodeled blog.
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  • Penny ReedMarch 21, 2011 - 8:19 am

    I voted and said Stamp Club/Friends because that’s how I got started. We still meet and I am inspired. Your blog, of course, inspires me also, as do magazines, and sometimes Splitcoast Stampers. So, how do you pick just one?ReplyCancel

  • Tina CovingtonMarch 21, 2011 - 8:51 am

    Becca – This was the easiest poll yet! I owned a stamp store for 14 years and sold many magazines so at the time, I ofen found inspiration for classes and such in magazines. But, now that I no longer have the store, blog perusing has definitley took over where magazines left off. I have over 150 blogs in my reader and yours and a couple of others who come straight to my email. I am one that needs a little fix of inspiration to get me going. And thanks to you and others it does!ReplyCancel

  • Mary H.March 21, 2011 - 8:53 am

    Definitely from blogs. Not being an ‘artistic’ person, I look to see how bloggers made their cards; love it when they give the ‘ingredients & how-tos’. Tutorials are such a big help as well. I may try to ‘CASE’ a card from a blogger who has similar taste to mine, but since I usually have different supplies, my creation won’t be exactly the same. It gives me an idea of where to start though. Then I can modify my card with a different idea perhaps. I so appreciate the work & generosity of those bloggers who share their talent AND time.. with those of us less skilled. I look more to blogs than magazines..hands down. And especially to Amazing Paper Grace. That’s always my first stop on my blogging lists.ReplyCancel

  • GayleMarch 21, 2011 - 9:01 am

    Becca, you are one of my most inspiring artists to follow! I enjoyed your tutorial on ribbon last night. Learning so much from you.ReplyCancel

  • Becky DMarch 21, 2011 - 9:39 am

    This poll was pretty easy for me. I love to browse thru crafting magazines and I used to get most of my inspiration from them, but lately I have discovered blogging :) and I spend more time browsing other peoples’ blogs than I do actually crafting, but wow I get sooo much inspiration from doing that! I have started making some mini albums – different kinds – and cards and I am just having so much fun trying new things I have never tried before! Thanks for the fun poll Becca!ReplyCancel

  • Debby WaltersMarch 21, 2011 - 9:56 am

    well, I must be pretty goofy today because I dont see a list of anything to vote on. But, I will throw my two cents in. I love blogging and you tube. It amazes me the number of talent people out there in blog land, especially dear Becca. I have been following Becca almost since she began and she is my how to do it go to person. I have bought a couple of magazines, but it seems like I never have the stuff they use. I love the tutorials you can get while blogging. Sigh…what did we do before computers? Thanks Becca.ReplyCancel

  • Jennifer PerkinsMarch 21, 2011 - 10:34 am

    beautiful!!!ReplyCancel

  • EileenMarch 21, 2011 - 11:52 am

    That was easy…..blogs of course! LOL

    EileenReplyCancel

  • Liz S.March 21, 2011 - 2:28 pm

    Love your new poll. I don’t even purchase craft mags anymore because blog cards are so much prettier and up-to-date with current trends. Honestly, I’m appalled at some of the cards I see on the cover of craft magazines lately. Ugh! What are the editors thinking… Anyway, this is HUGE for me because I have years of back issues of papermaking and cards magazines.ReplyCancel

  • Betty GoodsonMarch 21, 2011 - 2:31 pm

    I do get inspiration in several ways as most of us do I’m sure, but Blogs by talented people inspire me the most. I especially like the Blog Hops as I find new card makers this way. You don’t know them personally, and yet, you almost feel as if you do. You get to know their style, lots of times a bit about them and their family, and most are so ready to share their faith that they inspire in other ways. But in saying that, some of my best friends are other cardmakers who I get together with each month and it is indeed our “special day”. They bring ideas from blogs sometimes too.ReplyCancel

  • Mary RobersonMarch 21, 2011 - 4:15 pm

    This was easy! I don’t find magazines interactive enough and their content is usually pretty predictable and mostly advertisements. We have a select few stores around here and rarely am I inspired by a website of a manufacturer. I have no friends who craft/stamp and I need the inspiration of others because I don’t think I am very creative.ReplyCancel

  • Linda ClarkMarch 21, 2011 - 4:35 pm

    The poll is hard to answer with just one. I get my inspirations from a variety of sources. I look at blogs first, then I will leaf through several of my books and/or magazines. I even talk with some of my stamping friends on what I should make. Right now, I am stumped…… My son and daughter-in-law will be celebrating their 25th wedding aniversary on the 23rd and I have been stressing for a week now on what card to make. Nothing I look at seems to fit the situation. The closer it gets, the more I stress. My creativity is greatly limited as well as some of the supplies needed. No end in sight. As always thanks for sharing your great ideas with all of us. Hugs, LindaReplyCancel

  • AnnMarch 21, 2011 - 5:07 pm

    The blogs have led me to the manufacturers and their tutorials also. It takes time to develop your own style so the blogs help with that and are great sources of inspiration. This industry has grown rapidly the last 5 or so years so it’s hard to keep up with the new products and to learn how to use them. I’m probably giving away my age but I remember when acrylic paints were new! We’ve come a long way baby!! I’ve had more fun and discovered more creative potential with inks than with any other medium I’ve used. Even though I can draw I like the ease of using others art in a stamp format. I create for the joy of working with color and texture and dimension, the rest was a secondary necessity for me. Thanks and keep up the good work girls! School was never so much fun.ReplyCancel

  • RufusMarch 21, 2011 - 8:18 pm

    Like most others whose comments I read, I don’t have a local store of any kind. I only get one magazine, geared mainly toward scrapbooking not cards. So my inspiration comes from two places, Online sources such as your marvelous blog and from myself. Thank you for being so inspirational!
    R/ReplyCancel

  • LalaMarch 21, 2011 - 10:39 pm

    Hi Becca, Well you really got me laughing on this pool. While I generally get my inspiration from online blogs like yours…where else do I need to go with inspiration like yours there are of course times I do consult with other “souces”. I still giggling.ReplyCancel

  • Anna/OmalMarch 21, 2011 - 11:01 pm

    Well, let’s put it this way – if you could see the “cards” I made when I started!! If it weren’t for the internet & stamping blogs, my cards wouldn’t be as nice as they are now. I have attended a few classes as well & learned different techniques and I also have a few books and magazines but most of my inspiration comes from blogs.ReplyCancel

  • Pamm ReedMarch 21, 2011 - 11:13 pm

    would love to win this I have no spellbinders at all just always drooling over them
    Thanks
    PammReplyCancel

  • FranMarch 21, 2011 - 11:15 pm

    Love, Love, Love all you do Becca! You’re an amazing artist and so generous to share all your Becca bits. I could watch the videos for hours on end; they’re so precise and clear. Great give-away!ReplyCancel

  • Teresa HammondMarch 21, 2011 - 11:49 pm

    The card is absolutely beautiful! All the colors are my favorites. Hoping to someday be as creative as you are!ReplyCancel

  • Shirley HeinemannMarch 22, 2011 - 12:06 am

    I am new to cardmaking and check in to Becca everyday. I have much to learn and want to do it all. Becca you have inspired me beyond belief. Thanks so much!ReplyCancel

  • Diane RMarch 22, 2011 - 1:49 am

    Love the blog hops! I spend waaay too much time on those inspirational blogs.ReplyCancel

  • Angelina WesselsMarch 22, 2011 - 3:38 am

    Your polls are fun and very informative! What a great idea. Until June 2010, I had never even viewed the blogs and what a wealth of inspiration and community to belong to. Until that time, I had just visited craft stores and Expo’s, but then I moved to an area where there were few craft places and since I am unable to get out much, I was sorely missing my local stores. The blogs have been a great inspiration and have challenged me to try a lot more variety of sketches than what I had previously been exposed to! I am so glad that I stumbled upon your blog, as it is one of my favorites. Your work is beautiful and I can’t wait to see what you will achieve next! Keep the inspiration coming!ReplyCancel

  • Sherell JaquesMarch 22, 2011 - 8:23 am

    Becca you always come up with the most beautiful designs. I am impressed everytime I see your work. Love the way you have used the tulip design.ReplyCancel

  • Sharon BlockMarch 22, 2011 - 9:33 am

    Your work is always so creative and beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • Diana DonaldsonMarch 22, 2011 - 9:58 am

    As always, your box and cards are “Amazing.” What a great way to use these Spellbinders dies.ReplyCancel

  • JeanMarch 22, 2011 - 10:53 am

    Becca,
    I love to look for inspiration on blogs, but I also have a great local stamp store. I also look at manufacters websites. Sometimes I tell my local store owner about a new product or something she needs to order. She knows she has one sold before she places the order.ReplyCancel

  • Edna CoughlanMarch 22, 2011 - 11:42 am

    Becca, your work is so beautiful, I just love checking your blog for new ideas.
    EdnaReplyCancel

  • Debby EvansMarch 22, 2011 - 2:15 pm

    I just love seeing what can be done with the spellbinder dies.ReplyCancel

  • Judy BeckerMarch 22, 2011 - 2:58 pm

    Becca I love anything you make, everything is so beautiful, you are very talented. I would love to win by visiting your blog, however I read your blog daily winner or not. I’ve even turned you on to some of my friends.ReplyCancel

  • Carla WollensMarch 22, 2011 - 6:09 pm

    I love the amazing things you do!ReplyCancel

  • CandiMarch 22, 2011 - 6:27 pm

    Becca your card is gorgeous! I love your color choice and all of the layers…ReplyCancel

  • Sylvia/GeorgiaMarch 22, 2011 - 6:47 pm

    My d-i-l got me hooked on blogs. Then a friend told me about you. Now the books I bought are gathering dust, and the magazine subscriptions have expired.ReplyCancel

  • Donna ColemanMarch 22, 2011 - 7:04 pm

    I love your box and cards what a sweet gift! As always, Becca your work is stunning.ReplyCancel

  • JaneyMarch 22, 2011 - 7:42 pm

    There are so many creative people in this world and I admire the stampers, quilters, knitters, bakers, etc…who so willingly share their art with others. I’m sitting in the doctor’s office – waiting – and there’s no conversation between me and others in the room….OR I’m sitting in the doctor’s office – waiting and knitting and someone will ask what I’m knitting and then we off – sharing projects, etc. I love this world!!

    Thanks, Becca

    hugsReplyCancel

  • GwenMarch 22, 2011 - 8:00 pm

    Your little boxes with the note cards are so pretty, love your springy colors. and awesome bows !!! As always your creations are over the top GORGEOUS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • TammIe CamposMarch 22, 2011 - 8:23 pm

    I love the pink cards. I can’t wait to get started and make one. Your design ideas are a blessing. Thanks for sharing your gift.ReplyCancel

  • LindaMarMarch 22, 2011 - 8:41 pm

    I have just received my new stamps from Just Rite, so seeing how you used them is inspiring. LOVE the colors and the stacking order. Very rich.ReplyCancel

  • Bobbi FurnoMarch 22, 2011 - 9:11 pm

    Becca, what a great idea. My best friend’s mom would really enjoy this.
    Keep the great ideas using Spellbinders dies coming.ReplyCancel

  • Nancy FaltiskoMarch 22, 2011 - 9:31 pm

    What a wonderful spring die. Can imagaine some beautiful cards like yours will be made by the winner.ReplyCancel

  • Betsy HookMarch 22, 2011 - 9:49 pm

    Beautiful, love your style!ReplyCancel

  • Cynthia CampbellMarch 22, 2011 - 10:14 pm

    Pink is so spring! These cards are lovely!ReplyCancel

  • Dottie DavisMarch 23, 2011 - 5:19 am

    I love your cards! Your color combinations are very eye catching and I believe what can actually make or break a potentially fabulous card. The card with the red and deep beige is spectacular! You definitely are an inspiration.ReplyCancel

  • Rosemarie MenassasMarch 23, 2011 - 7:06 pm

    I only see my stampin up demo once a month. Blogs I see every day; so I would have to say that blogs are my major source of inspiration, especially lovely ones like yours. I adore your bows!ReplyCancel

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Lol, do you remember Wednesday when I mentioned that I sing all the time and challenged you to tell me what was on your song list (if you dared)!  What a wonderful day!!  For every comment that would come in with a list of artists, I would remark – Oh yeah, I forgot about them.  Ooooooh, there were so many good ones.  There were very few that I didn’t know – many of you said the same thing!!  Well, it seems like we got a bunch of singers here!!

I used Random.org to pick a number – it picked #137 which belongs to Carol Froehlich.  Carol send me your address through my contact page and I’ll get the Prima out to you wwhen I make my next post office run!

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  • DarleneMarch 18, 2011 - 3:23 pm

    Congrats to you Carol! Enjoy making something great! :-)ReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)March 18, 2011 - 3:53 pm

    Lucky Carol! Congratulations and enjoy every creative moment with Prima and music, of course. Very generous of you, Becca.ReplyCancel

  • Gabriela (Gabi with an Eye)March 18, 2011 - 4:03 pm

    I think Carol must have had a bowl of Lucky Charms for breakfast! Congrats, Carol!ReplyCancel

  • Mary RobersonMarch 18, 2011 - 4:12 pm

    Congrats Carol:) You’re a lucky lady~what a nice gift!
    Enjoy crafting with them.ReplyCancel

  • MaryannMarch 18, 2011 - 4:17 pm

    Congrats Carol with your great win here. I hope, you´ll havea lot of fun.
    Have a wonderful fun and crafty week-end everyone.ReplyCancel

  • Bette SMarch 18, 2011 - 4:20 pm

    Congratulations to Carol! Keep singing, Becca, you create such beautiful cards and things. Love to keep in touch with you.ReplyCancel

  • Marge (mer)March 18, 2011 - 4:22 pm

    Congrats; enjoy the Prima goodness, Carol!!! Keep singing, ladies!!!ReplyCancel

  • Mrs. HamMarch 18, 2011 - 5:02 pm

    Congratulations Carol.ReplyCancel

  • FMMarch 18, 2011 - 5:14 pm

    Congrats, Carol…Have a wonderful crafty weekend!ReplyCancel

  • FondaMarch 18, 2011 - 5:51 pm

    Way to go Carol! Enjoy the fun new accessories!ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisMarch 18, 2011 - 6:27 pm

    Congratulations!!! Carol, enjoy your goodies. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • Carol FroehlichMarch 18, 2011 - 7:45 pm

    THANK YOU everyone for your kindness and Especially to Becca. I am VERY SURPRISED and EXCITED that I won something!! It is so Wonderful that card designers are so generous to offer blog candy to their followers. I will think of Becca with gratitude when I create my projects with her gift.

    God’s Blessings to you all.
    In humble appreciation.
    CarolReplyCancel

  • Carol FroehlichMarch 18, 2011 - 7:53 pm

    THANK YOU everyone and Especially to Becca for your kindness. I am SO EXCITED and SURPRISED to have won something!! It is SO WONDERFUL that card designers so generously offer blog candy to their followers. I am very grateful and I will think of Becca when I create my cards with her special gift that I won.

    God’s Blessings to you All.
    In humble appreciation.
    CarolReplyCancel

  • Carol FroehlichMarch 18, 2011 - 8:01 pm

    Sorry there was a double THANK YOU post from me. My computer didn’t show that it posted so I tried to remember what I had written and sent another one. :)

    Don’t you just love computers?ReplyCancel

  • RufusMarch 18, 2011 - 8:07 pm

    Congrats to Carol. Keep singing Becca!
    R/ReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenMarch 18, 2011 - 8:20 pm

    CONGRATULATIONS CAROL!!!! I must have had my mind on something else that day—- I didn’t list any of my music!!!! Add me on to your list of singers Becca!!! LOL I like Casting Crowns, Michael W. Smith, Twila Paris, and the list goes on & on & on & on……..SERIOUSLY!!!!!!! :) Growing up, I liked the White Sisters & Oral Roberts! My girlfriends would just laugh at me!!!! I refused to listen to certain types of music! ( and still do!) But, I hadn’t been introduced to Contemporary Christian Music yet! Do you remember Keith Green???? He was how I was introduced to Contemporary Christian Music! WOW!!! What a ministry!!!ReplyCancel

  • JaneyMarch 18, 2011 - 9:18 pm

    Wonderful !! Congratulations, Carol….everyone needs to keep singing, it’s just good for your soul

    hugsReplyCancel

  • JeanMarch 19, 2011 - 12:43 am

    Congratulations to Carol!! Have fun.ReplyCancel

  • TrishaMarch 19, 2011 - 4:43 am

    This card is another Master-piece!
    Get it- – a card for a guy – Masterpiece.
    Maybe it is too early in the morning to be that funny ;-)
    Can you please tell me what kind of paper you call – gold foil paper, and maybe
    suggest where it may be found. Love the shine from March 17 card and would love to try it myself.
    Hugs,
    TrishaReplyCancel

  • Sheila - UKMarch 19, 2011 - 6:15 am

    Congratulations Carol and sing a bit louder Becca so we can hear you across the pond! Lol!

    Love Sheila xxReplyCancel

  • Sherrie ScheerMarch 19, 2011 - 7:38 am

    Becca, what an inspiration you are to me. When I have not been able to sleep well thinking about my grown daughter and grandson who are so special to me but are going through I think about you and your beautiful thoughts. I am also a child of God and trying very hard to put everything in his hands.
    I just recently started making cards and came upon your blog and cannot wait to see your beautiful creation you have made for that day. I only have a couple of Spellbinders but I still try try to make your cards with what I have.
    THANK YOU FOR BEING YOU and GOD BLESS SHERRIEReplyCancel

  • EileenMarch 19, 2011 - 8:10 am

    Congratulations Carol and hope you all enjoy your singing, I am tone deaf unfortunately so you wouldn’t want to hear me singing LOL
    Enjoy your goodies.

    LOL EileenReplyCancel

  • JudyMarch 19, 2011 - 9:41 am

    I’m so behind in my blog reading. I’m just seeing this. I’m a generation of the Beatles and love them. I listen to a bit of everything. One song that always makes me feel good plays on my blog for pet lovers TaggerPaws . It’s Somewhere over the Rainbow by
    Israel Iz Kamakawiwo’ole . If you’ve never heard his version you’re in for a treat. He has passed on but his version of that song will live on forever.
    oxoxoxoReplyCancel

  • BarbieMarch 19, 2011 - 10:50 am

    I love your use of layers when you create. It adds a very elegant visual structure to your cards.ReplyCancel
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