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Hi there.  Quick, frugal, mini – that was my goal today.  Lol, I wanted to make a little gift that someone would not necessarily make for themself yet I could make it quickly and not break the bank.  Well, you know how much I love the $1.00 gifts at Michaels, they are an embellishment bonanza!  The little flexible lid wooden boxes are back!!  They had them about 6 months ago and I picked up one but wished that I had picked up more.  I took the box and covered it with design paper left over after I made four little enclosure cards to go inside.


I used a stamp set from Our Daily Bread Designs called Faith that has four sentiments.  The cards are 2.75″ x 2.75″ each and the sentiments were small enough to fit just right.

The cards fit neatly inside the box and ready to give as a gift.

SUPPLIES I USED

Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs – Faith
Paper: Bazzill, K&Company
Ink: Dye based ink:  green
Accessories: Spellbinders Labels Eighteen, Spellbinders Parisian Accents, Spellbinders Floral Doily Motifs, Spellbinders Floral Doily Accents, Ribbon, Pearls

Thanks so much for stopping by.  I’ll see you soon!

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  • Lori mJanuary 26, 2011 - 12:11 pm

    What a great idea, I’m thinking Mothers Day gifts and little just because gifts, now if you could just blow a smidgen of your design talent my way, I’ll be all set.

    Beautiful and love the sentiments you choose.

    Blessings, Lori mReplyCancel

  • CandyJanuary 26, 2011 - 12:13 pm

    Absolutely terrific idea! I have got to remember this when I walk through those stores. Just beautiful! Thanks for sharing!ReplyCancel

  • Marge (mer)January 26, 2011 - 12:24 pm

    Oh, how totally sweet & thoughtful is this little treasure? I’ve never seen these, so much be sure to check the 3 Mike’s closest to me! TFS, Becca! Love you papers/embellishments too!!!ReplyCancel

  • Dolly/scrapthatJanuary 26, 2011 - 12:25 pm

    Beautiful gift! TFS!ReplyCancel

  • MarisaJanuary 26, 2011 - 12:25 pm

    Totally fun idea. Wonderful cards and project.ReplyCancel

  • Elaine AllenJanuary 26, 2011 - 12:31 pm

    Becca –

    This is just beautiful. What a great gift for someone! And guess what? I just picked up 2 at Michael’s the other day! So I actually have some to play with! Thanks for the great idea.

    Elaine AllenReplyCancel

  • Pam HJanuary 26, 2011 - 12:39 pm

    Wow! What a neat gift! This is one I would like to have in pastels. Heehee!
    thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Marlene IacuzziJanuary 26, 2011 - 12:42 pm

    A nice gift item. If you were really busy, Michaels might have gift cards already made to put inside.ReplyCancel

  • Michelle ~ daydreams505January 26, 2011 - 12:48 pm

    Very sweet. And now I must make a trip to Micheal’s this week. :)ReplyCancel

  • cynthia beynonJanuary 26, 2011 - 12:52 pm

    BECCA BECCA WHAT A CLEVER IDEA. GUESS I WILL HAVE TO SEE
    WHAT I CAN MAKE AS ITS A VERY HANDY GIFT TO HAVE READY. ALL
    THESE CLEVER IDEAS JUST COMING OUT ONE AFTER THE OTHER.
    NO WONDER YOU GET HEADACHES.

    CYNTHIAReplyCancel

  • Naomi A.January 26, 2011 - 12:56 pm

    OMGosh….we do an altering class in the Stamping club I belong to and this is one thing we have to alter this year! What a great idea to make mini cards to include! I may just have to go and get more of these for gifts! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your creativity and inspiration!ReplyCancel

  • Candy MillsJanuary 26, 2011 - 12:56 pm

    Oh Becca!
    You box is beautiful and so are the gift cards!!
    What a fantastic idea :o)
    Hugs, CandyReplyCancel

  • TeresaJanuary 26, 2011 - 1:04 pm

    I bought one of these boxes 2 wks ago and covered it with paper and embellished it as a holder for stickles to give as a gift – these things are addicting. Love your idea as alwaysReplyCancel

  • deb vandersteegJanuary 26, 2011 - 1:05 pm

    Hi Becca,

    What a lovely gift. You’ve done it again sweetie!!!

    Thank you for sharing your talent with us, you’re the best!

    Have a beautiful day.

    Hugs,
    DebReplyCancel

  • Ginny K.January 26, 2011 - 1:08 pm

    Becca,
    what a neat idea, I love it! And I think i could actually afford those dollar finds at Michaels. I also check the dollar bins at Target and JoAnn stores for some goodies to use!!
    ~Gin~ReplyCancel

  • bonnie32002January 26, 2011 - 1:10 pm

    Oh, I love this! Now you will have me cruzin’ the $1 isle to see if little wood boxes are still around in my local Michael’s store lol!

    Really lovely gift set and these would be great to make and keep on hand as you suggest.ReplyCancel

  • DelamaJanuary 26, 2011 - 1:12 pm

    I love the little box you made and the little cards, too. Thank you for sharing.
    DelamaReplyCancel

  • Diane LJanuary 26, 2011 - 1:12 pm

    Oh My!!! What a cute little gift set!ReplyCancel

  • Fonda TottenJanuary 26, 2011 - 1:16 pm

    How adorable! I must get to Michael’s a little more often. Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Candy MillsJanuary 26, 2011 - 1:17 pm

    Becca!
    I forgot to mention that I ‘Shared the Comment Wealth’ with Michelle from
    ‘DaydreamsbyMichelle’
    Sorry about that……
    CandyReplyCancel

  • Mary McMillanJanuary 26, 2011 - 1:18 pm

    Becca, what a lovely gift and a great, great inspiration. I was also inspired by a gal who’d left a comment in 2010 for you…. Her name is Monique and her blog page is For the Love of Paper. I’m sure she would agree with me, what an inspiration you are. Have a WONDERFUL week.ReplyCancel

  • JessicaJanuary 26, 2011 - 1:19 pm

    Adorable!!!! I have never seen these boxes. But I don’t go shopping often either! lol Thanks for sharing Becca! I really love your style!ReplyCancel

  • PhillisJanuary 26, 2011 - 1:19 pm

    Hi Becca,

    I don’t usually write any comments for anything, but I have to tell you……..First, you are suchhhhhhh and INSPIRATION!!! I wish I lived near you so that you could teach me first hand. I love your work, it’s just so unbelievable. You have such a gift, and I know that gift is from God and what a wonderful blessing that is. Just keep doing what you are doing, keep on lifting HIM up the way you do, because you just never really know how your cards, with the words of the Lord and the inspirational words, can truly touch someone to make a different in someone’s life, including mine.

    Thank you for all the inspiration and all that you do!
    Blessings ~ReplyCancel

  • RebekkaJanuary 26, 2011 - 1:21 pm

    These are just gorgeous, and what a fabulous idea with that wooden box.ReplyCancel

  • MaryannJanuary 26, 2011 - 1:24 pm

    Oh my goodness, this is sooo cute, and what a great idea for those, we never seem to be able to find a gift for. But everyone uses cards from time to time, so this is just perfect and as you say, it don´t break the bank either. You´re amazing to get all these awesome ideas always ha ha ha. Wish I had that talent too.
    Have a wonderful day hun.ReplyCancel

  • Sue OJanuary 26, 2011 - 1:27 pm

    Becca, this is really sweet and a wonderful idea. Guess I will have to check out those boxes!ReplyCancel

  • DonnaJanuary 26, 2011 - 1:33 pm

    What a great idea! I guess I’m going to have to make a trip to Michael’s very soon! Thanks for the idea! You are an inspiration!ReplyCancel

  • Karen JJanuary 26, 2011 - 1:39 pm

    This is absloutley beautiful, your hands is a creation from God that puts togther master piece of perfection. I love it.ReplyCancel

  • Sabine EdelmannJanuary 26, 2011 - 1:39 pm

    Those boxes are great ! Great idea and terrific cards.ReplyCancel

  • ShariAKJanuary 26, 2011 - 1:46 pm

    Wow! Your creativity just never ceases to amaze me — and you make it look so easy. You are truly an inpiration – in papercrafting and in life.ReplyCancel

  • GksnodJanuary 26, 2011 - 1:51 pm

    Great idea! I must try that–thanks for the heads up!ReplyCancel

  • TeelaJanuary 26, 2011 - 1:54 pm

    Becca, I love these little cards. Last night I rec’d a call from one of my best friends, she just found out she has cancer. The FAITH card is something I need to try to make and get in the mail to her ASAP. Thanks for your inspiration.ReplyCancel

  • Kay MJanuary 26, 2011 - 1:56 pm

    Your ideas just “blow me away”! I would never think of something like that. That’s why I LOVE your blog so much — such wonderful, beautiful ideas!! Thanks so much for sharing your creativity!!ReplyCancel

  • Annette MoranJanuary 26, 2011 - 2:02 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous! You are so talented and all your creations are beautiful and inspiring!

    Thanks for sharing :-)ReplyCancel

  • Dawn WagnerJanuary 26, 2011 - 2:03 pm

    What a wonderful idea. Love the finished box. Gorgeous as usual. Thanks for sharing.

    DawnWReplyCancel

  • Bonnie AramowiczJanuary 26, 2011 - 2:04 pm

    Love your ideas. What kind of glue did you use to make sure the designer paper would stick well? I’m off to Michael’s!!ReplyCancel

  • Barbara TJanuary 26, 2011 - 2:12 pm

    Ooh ooh ooh – I have one of these too. What a great idea. Thank youReplyCancel

  • KarenJanuary 26, 2011 - 2:14 pm

    GORGEOUS!!!
    Such a wonderful idea, I just love the
    elegance of your work!

    Karen xReplyCancel

  • Louise HJanuary 26, 2011 - 2:20 pm

    Gorgeous, stunning and it’s bound to delight the lucky recipient xReplyCancel

  • LESLEYJanuary 26, 2011 - 2:21 pm

    Hey Becca, today I shared with Dawn at Lime Scraparita…your project today would make a really nice “pick me up” gift for a friend! Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Tina Van EickJanuary 26, 2011 - 2:23 pm

    Wow, what a great project…as usual, beautiful.

    God Bless you,

    TinaReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisJanuary 26, 2011 - 2:24 pm

    Such a beautiful set Becca, you have done a wonderful job on the whole gift set. Whom ever gets this will be thrilled. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • Yvonne NicholsonJanuary 26, 2011 - 2:25 pm

    Hi Becca,
    Another lovely gift.
    I wish I had a Michael’s near me,I will have to check out the Dollar stores near me, for I know they carry boxes .Did you make envelopes to go with them ?ReplyCancel

  • Wendy MooreJanuary 26, 2011 - 2:30 pm

    Becca I see you found them too. I made one with pointsettia paper and a big paper pointsettia on top for my MIL for Christmas but put a check inside instead of cards. She loved it (more the check than my creativeness) but oh well! I got lots of oohs and aahs from everyone else though. Loving your work. Look forward to it every day!ReplyCancel

  • Marilyn ClarkJanuary 26, 2011 - 2:31 pm

    Beautiful. TFSReplyCancel

  • Mary HarrisJanuary 26, 2011 - 2:33 pm

    Oh how beautiful and I love that box it works perfectly! This is a lovely gift.ReplyCancel

  • bethann dJanuary 26, 2011 - 2:37 pm

    love this as i love everything you do. you are in my prayers still.ReplyCancel

  • lacyquilterJanuary 26, 2011 - 2:56 pm

    What a darling little idea.ReplyCancel

  • Jeanielou KaufmanJanuary 26, 2011 - 2:56 pm

    I love the box and to think you made cards to go out as a gift. They are gorgeous. What a blessing you are to all of us. Thanks for sharing your precious talent.
    Hugs and God bless,
    JeanielouReplyCancel

  • lacyquilterJanuary 26, 2011 - 2:59 pm

    I shared some love today on Michelle – daydreams505’s blog.ReplyCancel

  • Phyllis JachowskiJanuary 26, 2011 - 3:05 pm

    Wow….the wooden boxes work great!
    Love it!
    Phyllis
    Ramstein AFB, GermanyReplyCancel

  • JeanJanuary 26, 2011 - 3:14 pm

    Love the box and cards. This is such a nice gift, not expensive, yet one that you have thought about before you give it.

    Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Barb HardemanJanuary 26, 2011 - 3:30 pm

    Becca! This is just exquisite!!! I love it when you make something from the $1 bin at Michaels. I hope you don’t mind if I steal your idea. Mine won’t be anything near as adorable as yours are, but I need a project for later in February. Do you mind? Do you know how much of an enabler you are! I just have to have this fabulous set of dies…maybe after I get back from CHA!
    Be blessed,
    BarbReplyCancel

  • Margaret PeltierJanuary 26, 2011 - 3:31 pm

    Adorable and I just seen these again at Mike’s – I WAS trying NOT to buy any but NOW may have to go pick up a few………….:)ReplyCancel

  • michelle frasherJanuary 26, 2011 - 3:41 pm

    i have the same question as bonnie – what type of adhesive did you use with your paper? i have tried a number of glues but the paper bubbles sometimes. i guess i will have to try a spray adhesive.ReplyCancel

  • MazJanuary 26, 2011 - 3:43 pm

    Such a beautiful idea for a special gift. I’m so glad I have these stamps.
    You did a terrific job Becca.
    Today I share the comment wealth to Teela from Coffee24Tea. I pray her friend gets well from cancer.
    Hugs MazReplyCancel

  • paulaJanuary 26, 2011 - 4:12 pm

    this project is fabulous… I have loads of boxes and drawer sets – a bit larger but I never get round to doing them. This is so inspirational, it makes me want to do mine now.

    TFS.

    Paula, Derbyshire, UK x x xReplyCancel

  • pamelaJanuary 26, 2011 - 4:13 pm

    your cards and blog are a constant delight to me .I look forward to seeing what new inspiration you have each day.PamelaReplyCancel

  • Mary R.January 26, 2011 - 4:15 pm

    Again, I wish I lived next door to you and could craft with you. OMGoodness, this is just exquisite. I will have to go to my Michael’s and check it out. I have made note cards, but mine look elementary to yours, lol. You must just have a whole lot more love in your hands because you are just amazing. And, of course, that bow just tops it all off. Great job, Becca.ReplyCancel

  • Naomi A.January 26, 2011 - 4:15 pm

    what kind of glue to you use to attach the paper to the wooden box?ReplyCancel

  • Sandra ltbJanuary 26, 2011 - 4:17 pm

    you are amazing!
    Sandra ltbReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenJanuary 26, 2011 - 4:37 pm

    How PRETTY!!!!! I’ll have to look for those once my spending freeze is over!!!! :)ReplyCancel

  • Teresa SmithJanuary 26, 2011 - 4:52 pm

    Becca, you amaze me. I saw those boxes and didn’t pick any up. Of course my grubby little paws were full of other $1.00 wonders. Hmmm, maybe I need to go back, lol. Thanks so much for sharing your creativity.ReplyCancel

  • AnneJanuary 26, 2011 - 5:07 pm

    Gorgeous Becca, really pretty.
    Anne xReplyCancel

  • Julie AndrewsJanuary 26, 2011 - 5:17 pm

    Just simply divine,

    Nothing else to add. speechless xxxxReplyCancel

  • Debbie BJanuary 26, 2011 - 5:24 pm

    I love this idea. What a wonderful gift idea. Beautiful as usual Becca!ReplyCancel

  • Iris, Saved By GraceJanuary 26, 2011 - 5:30 pm

    I left my comment with bonnie32002 at the Craftiblog. She and her daughter Lynn are a team! I love your “style” Becca. Always clean and simply beautiful.
    Thanks for the chance to win some candy. Iris, Saved by GraceReplyCancel

  • DebbieJanuary 26, 2011 - 5:37 pm

    Absolutely magnificent!!!! How did you go around the knob? Did you take it off and reglue it?ReplyCancel

  • MickieJanuary 26, 2011 - 5:48 pm

    You are just so smart girl. This is just tooooo cute. Wish I had a Michaels close by.ReplyCancel

  • Kelly MassmanJanuary 26, 2011 - 5:48 pm

    How darling!ReplyCancel

  • Pat KinserJanuary 26, 2011 - 5:54 pm

    Becca, what a neat idea and it would make a good gift to give to a teacher. I always feel so much better after I visit your web “home”. Everything you make is so beautiful. Look forward to seeing you tomorrow. Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • alsmouseJanuary 26, 2011 - 6:12 pm

    As usual, more stunning creations. Knowing the wood boxes are back is an extra bonus, I love them too.
    I left blog love on Jerrikay’s blog, ‘A Touch of Grace’, for her lovely card.
    ~C8>ReplyCancel

  • SaBrinaJanuary 26, 2011 - 6:20 pm

    Goodday Ms. Becca,
    A good rest Priceless… I visited Tina
    ” Live, Love, and Stamp” here blogspot “livelovenstamp”
    Thank you for sharing your candy. This is what I wrote on Ms. Tina spot.
    **************************************************************************************
    Becca at AmazingPaperGrace.com is Sharing the Comment Wealth and I picked you! Hi, there we have a couple of the same interest! Crafting and visting Amazing Paper Grace. This is my first time to your site. I will be back! SaBrina Bradley.ReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterJanuary 26, 2011 - 6:29 pm

    Lovely gift set, such a special gift!!ReplyCancel

  • Lynn R.January 26, 2011 - 7:09 pm

    Love the box!! When I saw the little boxes at Michael’s I bought a couple because I knew you would make something wonderful with them and I wanted to be prepaired!ReplyCancel

  • Michelle HJanuary 26, 2011 - 7:09 pm

    I just love this idea! You’re creativity is incredible!ReplyCancel

  • VickiJanuary 26, 2011 - 8:04 pm

    So very pretty Becca, I love the box…going to have to get a few of those for gifts! Your cards are so elegant. TFS

    HUGS!
    VickiReplyCancel

  • Sylvia SJanuary 26, 2011 - 8:15 pm

    Becca,

    I’m off to Michaels to find boxes before they’re all gone — too cute. Still sharing the wealth — today with Marge at Maricopa Stampers.ReplyCancel

  • Debbie WoodwardJanuary 26, 2011 - 8:20 pm

    Becca, What did you use to adhere the paper to the box and how did you work around the button and elastic? Thanks so much. I have enjoyed your blog immensely.ReplyCancel

  • Carol RJanuary 26, 2011 - 8:25 pm

    Love this idea. This gift box with the matching cards is so elegant and beautiful. Love the Faith stamp set you have been showing to us.ReplyCancel

  • CharlotteJanuary 26, 2011 - 9:16 pm

    Becca, you are soooo creative/talented! I saw these little boxes but didn’t get them as I couldn’t think what to do with them. Needless to say, I’m going to have to run out and get a few! LOVE the set of cards you made to go with the box! I so appreciate you sharing the treasures you create out of ordinary finds!ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)January 26, 2011 - 9:45 pm

    Becca,

    This is adorable! What a cute idea! I am off to Michael’s tomorrow. LOL

    Hugs, LisaReplyCancel

  • TrishaJanuary 26, 2011 - 10:27 pm

    Another work of beauty + art + function!!!
    I have left a comment for Maz Carter on her blog – Only By His Grace.
    She also has mad talent skills. I had no idea there were so many talented and dedicated artists out there sharing their hearts with the world.
    Speaking of sharing…I would be willing to share the blog candy if I win ;-)
    HugsReplyCancel

  • Bonnie GJanuary 26, 2011 - 10:38 pm

    So beautiful! I love note card sets for little gifts. I am, by my own admission, a Michael’s dollar bin junkie! You make the most incredible things Becca, checking your blog is always one of the highlights of my day.ReplyCancel

  • Stephanie WJanuary 26, 2011 - 10:40 pm

    What a beautiful gift!! Your friend is sure to love it.ReplyCancel

  • Mimi2six4January 26, 2011 - 10:54 pm

    You are brilliant! I am scheduling a trip to Michael’s tomorrow in the hopes that I can find some wooden boxes. Thanks for the nugget and thanks for the blog. I left a comment wealth on Sharon Harnst’s blog.ReplyCancel

  • Marcie SmithJanuary 26, 2011 - 11:20 pm

    How heavenly this card set is. What a beautiful box. Love your Michaels $1.00 bins. I never seem to find nice treasures like this in ours. Love all the beautiful dies you used to create this. I pre-ordered mine, but probably wont get them until March. No grands yet except the one I got with my Calibur. I left a comment for Mary on her blog: Glitter Grammy Plays with Paper.
    MarcieReplyCancel

  • Lisa PJanuary 26, 2011 - 11:38 pm

    Love your gift set! I left a message for Olga over at

    ReplyCancel

  • Mimi2six4January 26, 2011 - 11:46 pm

    Oops Becca, I made a mistake. The person whose blog I made a comment for “share the comment wealth” on was Heidi Blankenship not Sharon Harnst. I have no idea why I wrote down the wrong name, sorry.ReplyCancel

  • JackieJanuary 27, 2011 - 1:36 am

    I left a share the wealth comment on Maz Carter’s blog. She had a really nice little easel card & box so I was happy to comment! I wonder where you get all of your inspiration, I get mine from blog hopping! I really like your box and gift card set, what a great idea (as always). Don’t mind leaving you a little love, either! Thanks for all your great ideas!ReplyCancel

  • LorraineJanuary 27, 2011 - 2:16 am

    These are just beautiful, the design the colour theme everything. Hugs xxReplyCancel

  • Donna GJanuary 27, 2011 - 2:18 am

    Hi Becca,
    I love those little boxes! I will be going to my local Michael’s to see if I can find them.Yours is soooo cute!

    Donna GReplyCancel

  • HeikeJanuary 27, 2011 - 3:38 am

    Hi Becca I left a comment on Lisa D Atha (inspired by purple) wow another site to visit more often. Good luck to all who enter.ReplyCancel

  • AntonellaJanuary 27, 2011 - 5:27 am

    Beautiful and useful too! You never seem to run out of ideas, and I am glad because it is such a joy to see your creations. You must have lots of happy friends and family who are the recipients of your talent.
    Hugs, antonella :-)ReplyCancel

  • JenJanuary 27, 2011 - 6:17 am

    How lovely this turned out!!!! What a great idea to give as a last minute gift!!!ReplyCancel

  • emilyJanuary 27, 2011 - 6:45 am

    How cute! You always have the most creative ideas. I love how you can take just about anything and turn it into something so artistic and useful!
    Thank you for sharing! :o)ReplyCancel

  • Diane HJanuary 27, 2011 - 6:51 am

    Gorgeous~gorgeous gift…anyone that would receive this would be very excited!!ReplyCancel

  • racheJanuary 27, 2011 - 6:55 am

    Wonderful idea! Wish we had a Michael’s but I will just have to improvise! Thanks for the great idea. Beautiful cards too.ReplyCancel

  • HeatherJanuary 27, 2011 - 10:37 am

    Love what you did with that cute little box. I use to pick things up that I thought would make great gifts and have stopped for some reason. This turned out fabulously. :)
    Hugs~ReplyCancel

  • Sue (suen)January 27, 2011 - 11:19 am

    Beautiful gift set, Becca! I love the small cards and lovely decorated box!ReplyCancel

  • bluemoonJanuary 27, 2011 - 1:51 pm

    OhmyGosh! You are amazing, they’re gorgeous.ReplyCancel

  • Linda R.January 28, 2011 - 11:18 am

    What a nice gift. Am always looking for cute gift ideas. I hopped over to Simply Handmade by Heather and left a comment on her blog. Enjoy looking at other blogs. Thanks for giving us the opportunity.ReplyCancel

  • Karen LinarezJanuary 28, 2011 - 1:19 pm

    Becca, what a beautiful gift. I love the idea, and these little cards are just perfect. I love the flourishes behind the sentiments. The butterfly is so elegant looking with it being just a little see through, and the added pearls are the perfect touch. This is one project I will remember and try for myself…lovely project!ReplyCancel

  • FMJanuary 28, 2011 - 5:48 pm

    Love this idea! I’d be thrilled to receive this from someone! You are so clever!
    Thanks for sharing, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • Judy WestJanuary 28, 2011 - 7:51 pm

    What a great bow. I’m sure I will be using that idea. Thanks for the video.ReplyCancel

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Hi friends!  I hope you plan to have a glorious Monday!!  I don’t know where the weekend went – I was hoping to check quite a few things off my long list of family todo’s but it never appears to get shorter.   Thankfully I had a card in reserve that I’m sharing with you today.  It’s a long format card and I wish I’d do that more often.  I’m using a sentiment from the January releases for Our Daily Bread Designs called Faith.  Don’t be confused if you look at the set and wonder where I pulled the sentiment from – I split the stamping of the sentiment up into three parts.

The triangle shapes are new Spellbinders called Nested Pennants and they are layered on top of Nested Lacey Pennants.  After stamping each sentiment I used remnants of Zva Pearls to fill out the rest of the diamond.  It doesn’t get any simpler than this!!

SUPPLIES I USED

Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs – Faith
Paper: Bazzill, The Paper Company
Ink: Distress Inks – Pine Needles
Accessories: Spellbinders Nested Pennants, Spellbinders Nested Lacey Pennants, Ribbon, Zva Pearls

Thanks for peeking in today.  I’ll be back with a winner for mini-blog candy later on tonite.  In the meantime, have a blessed day!


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  • RenkataJanuary 24, 2011 - 8:32 am

    Hi Becca,
    oh wow I just love the sentiments . Such an elegant card!ReplyCancel

  • MargJanuary 24, 2011 - 8:34 am

    What a lovely card. I love the pearl embellishments.ReplyCancel

  • JessicaJanuary 24, 2011 - 8:59 am

    Hey Becca, I love this card. It looks simple, yet complex at the same time.
    There is a lot going on with the shapes and scollops, bow, and pearls. And then the sentiment brings it all together, with the statement of Faith! Wonderful card! Thanks for sharing it with us!
    Hugs, JessicaReplyCancel

  • Miss GJanuary 24, 2011 - 9:08 am

    Good Morning Becca

    I’m loving the card the new spellbinder templates lacey and plain are too cute and you the special touch you add with the ribbon and pearls. WOW
    And I love the sentiments. Be blessedReplyCancel

  • Michelle ~ daydreams505January 24, 2011 - 9:08 am

    This is beautiful. I love the colors and these new triangle Spellbinders look wonderful with the sentiments.ReplyCancel

  • EmmyJanuary 24, 2011 - 9:09 am

    How do you keep coming up with these beautiful ideas?!!!! I wish I lived near you and could have some of it rub off! LOLReplyCancel

  • YvonneJanuary 24, 2011 - 9:10 am

    Always enjoy looking at your art. I really like this card. A little different.

    Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Judy McMullenJanuary 24, 2011 - 9:13 am

    Beautiful and inspirational!! Thanks, Becca!!!ReplyCancel

  • GaleJanuary 24, 2011 - 9:14 am

    Beautiful, just beautiful and the sentiment is so true.ReplyCancel

  • Shelly SchmidtJanuary 24, 2011 - 9:15 am

    I love your work- this is such a neat layour- love the sentiment and the pears really add elegance! Thanks for the inspiration- prayers for you going up….)-DReplyCancel

  • ChaunJanuary 24, 2011 - 9:15 am

    Love it! I like to make long cards too. I often make them to fit the #10 business-size envelopes. This sentiment says so much and really speaks to me. I need to use it on a card for my sister, who seems to be worrying more than usual these days. I try to set worry aside, because when we worry, it is really saying that we don’t trust God enough. And, every moment spent worrying is a moment that we are not out living the rest of our life.ReplyCancel

  • Jan D.January 24, 2011 - 9:16 am

    I really love this card…great job, as usual.ReplyCancel

  • HeatherJanuary 24, 2011 - 9:17 am

    Beautiful, beautiful card Becca. The colour combo is one I love. The pennant dies are on my list!. tfs
    Hugs
    HW(UK)
    xReplyCancel

  • Susan BugalskiJanuary 24, 2011 - 9:17 am

    What a great card and I love how you used the pennants – very different and it’s great.ReplyCancel

  • DonnaJanuary 24, 2011 - 9:18 am

    Becca, this is such a great card! I love the message and have the perfect person to send that to right now. Thanks for sharing this! Have a wonderful week!ReplyCancel

  • Sheila - UKJanuary 24, 2011 - 9:18 am

    Beautiful Becca and so is the sentiment!

    Love Sheila xxReplyCancel

  • Carla SutoJanuary 24, 2011 - 9:18 am

    This is stunning, Becca! I love the soft colors and the gorgeous bow and pearls! Wonderful way to use the sentiment!ReplyCancel

  • ColleenB.January 24, 2011 - 9:18 am

    Oh, love the layout on your card today. Something different and unique.
    You, once again have ideas floating around in my head. :} Me Thanks U.
    ColleenB.ReplyCancel

  • BrookJanuary 24, 2011 - 9:22 am

    Beautiful card. Love your colors.ReplyCancel

  • WhiteRacoonJanuary 24, 2011 - 9:28 am

    Charming card! Love the shades of green and all those adorable details – pearls and your gorgeous bow!
    Great job, Becca!
    *hugs* your fan, AljonaReplyCancel

  • KarenJanuary 24, 2011 - 9:29 am

    Lovely card Becca! I like the sentiment and it’s really effective split up the way you did. Great use of the new release of the SB dies.ReplyCancel

  • Ruthie Allen-HamiltonJanuary 24, 2011 - 9:30 am

    This is one of the most beautiful cards I’ve ever seen! Love it!ReplyCancel

  • EllyJanuary 24, 2011 - 9:31 am

    Beautiful design Becca!!ReplyCancel

  • CherylJanuary 24, 2011 - 9:32 am

    This card is so spectacular, Becca. It would be perfect for someone who is dealing with something difficult in their lives.ReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenJanuary 24, 2011 - 9:33 am

    VERY DIFFERENT!!!! I think it’s the Pennant shapes!! AND VERY NICE!!!!! :)ReplyCancel

  • Paula KayJanuary 24, 2011 - 9:36 am

    What a unique design. I really like the triangles.ReplyCancel

  • Lisa SackettJanuary 24, 2011 - 9:37 am

    CAS Elegance for a wonderful sentiment. Beautiful. Also wanted you to know you’ve been on my heart lately — and in my prayers. Your heartache is not forgotten. My prayer for you today is that God sends you some extra special joy in this day.

    LisaReplyCancel

  • Marcie SmithJanuary 24, 2011 - 9:38 am

    Like how you have used these pennants. Makes for a really lovely card.
    MarcieReplyCancel

  • LynnJanuary 24, 2011 - 9:40 am

    Thanks for sharing such a lovely card Becca. I forget sometimes that we can make different sizes of cards – this is so effective with the flag shape.ReplyCancel

  • LynneJanuary 24, 2011 - 9:40 am

    You never cease to amaze me. This is just beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • MaryannJanuary 24, 2011 - 9:41 am

    Such a wonderful card, and I just so love this shade of green, you´ve used here today. It´s sooo gorgeous, and the sentiment really say all there is to say. I just love everything about this card, soo simple is that ha ha ha.
    Hpe you´ll get a bit more time over the week, than you´ve had in the week-end then. Take care hun.ReplyCancel

  • Lori HeadyJanuary 24, 2011 - 9:41 am

    So beautiful. God has certainly blessed you with a creative mind!!ReplyCancel

  • ColleenJanuary 24, 2011 - 9:44 am

    Becca,
    I love your blog,and envy your talent! I follow the blog daily in my e-mail and don’t always comment. I really love this card and it it is so true.ReplyCancel

  • FrancesJanuary 24, 2011 - 9:45 am

    Hi, This card is lovely, tks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • RebekkaJanuary 24, 2011 - 9:48 am

    This is amazing! I just love how you used this die with the sentiment. Awesome girl. I never think I want anything until you use it. :)ReplyCancel

  • Bev J.January 24, 2011 - 9:52 am

    So beautiful-great look breaking up the sentiment.ReplyCancel

  • Wanda HJanuary 24, 2011 - 9:53 am

    Gorgeous!!!ReplyCancel

  • Kay CraigJanuary 24, 2011 - 9:55 am

    That card is just gorgeous, but the meaning is even more wonderful.ReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)January 24, 2011 - 9:55 am

    Ooooh! So pretty and so different! Triangles. Who woulda thunk!ReplyCancel

  • Pamela spicerJanuary 24, 2011 - 9:57 am

    Wow. This is amazing, a great inspiration is both quote and design!!ReplyCancel

  • Judy CoveyJanuary 24, 2011 - 9:58 am

    I absolutely love your pennant card! Fabulous shades of green, heartwarming sentiments and a lovely bow to top it all off.ReplyCancel

  • annekeJanuary 24, 2011 - 9:59 am

    prachtige kaart weer Becca!!!
    liefs AnnekeReplyCancel

  • annekeJanuary 24, 2011 - 10:00 am

    prachtige kaart!!
    liefs AnnekeReplyCancel

  • Linda RoyaltyJanuary 24, 2011 - 10:01 am

    Such a beautiful card and so very true. God bless.ReplyCancel

  • emilyJanuary 24, 2011 - 10:03 am

    So pretty! Love the pennants used in such a formal way and the sentiment divided up between the three pieces.
    Thank you for sharing! :o)ReplyCancel

  • Deb VandersteegJanuary 24, 2011 - 10:08 am

    Hi Becca,

    Your card is just lovely. Thanks for sharing sweetie.
    Have a blessed day.

    Hugs,
    DebReplyCancel

  • Kelly SasJanuary 24, 2011 - 10:16 am

    Great creative card! I would love to know the measurements of this card. Could you maybe post the size of each card along with the other info you give? Praying you have a blessed week.ReplyCancel

  • Karen WJanuary 24, 2011 - 10:17 am

    Wow this is awesome!!!ReplyCancel

  • CarlaJanuary 24, 2011 - 10:20 am

    Becca, thank you for the faith card. My sons father passed away recently and it was a very difficult scene. I am in the midst of cleaning out his apartment and having a terrible time with it. I t think this design will help me get through the next two days of ugliness with greater courage, and of course, faith to continue to be the rock for our son.ReplyCancel

  • Peggy HJanuary 24, 2011 - 10:21 am

    Awesome card, love your colors, etc. Thanks for sharing your beautiful work!ReplyCancel

  • MickieJanuary 24, 2011 - 10:27 am

    What a great way to use those stamps. Beautiful card Becca!ReplyCancel

  • LucindaJanuary 24, 2011 - 10:27 am

    Beautiful card – thanks for the inspirationReplyCancel

  • Marilyn ClarkJanuary 24, 2011 - 10:30 am

    I wish I could think more like you! Loved the card. TFS.ReplyCancel

  • Barbara WilsonJanuary 24, 2011 - 10:34 am

    Lovely card and very inspiring.ReplyCancel

  • Vicky SchmidtJanuary 24, 2011 - 10:50 am

    Becca you are amazing. This card is beautiful. I love the layout.ReplyCancel

  • LorraineJanuary 24, 2011 - 10:58 am

    this is so pretty this is the first time i have seen the pennants dies and you have inspired me no end so thankyou for sharing but i don’t think my other half thanks you as it is going to cost him lol thanks xxReplyCancel

  • JeanJanuary 24, 2011 - 11:01 am

    Love these dies. I keep adding to the list of Spellbinders dies I want as soon as my stamping store gets them. This card is awesome.
    thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • MarisaJanuary 24, 2011 - 11:07 am

    What a fun way to use the pendants :) Lovely colour combo and a great card.ReplyCancel

  • MarieJanuary 24, 2011 - 11:14 am

    Beautiful! Becca, I don’t know how you do it. Every day you create something amazing. It would take me a week to even think of something similar. xxReplyCancel

  • Carol FJanuary 24, 2011 - 11:21 am

    LOVE THIS CARD.
    You have such a wonderfully creative mind. THANK YOU for sharing your incredible talents.ReplyCancel

  • CandyJanuary 24, 2011 - 11:23 am

    Absolutely love this card!ReplyCancel

  • Gloria WestermanJanuary 24, 2011 - 11:35 am

    Just beautiful…….ReplyCancel

  • ChelseaJanuary 24, 2011 - 11:37 am

    This is a favorite – just beautiful!! Brilliant use of the pennant dies, too. Love that creativity.ReplyCancel

  • Naomi AJanuary 24, 2011 - 11:46 am

    I love, love this card. The color just caught my attention immediately, not to mention it is my favorite color. You talent is inspiring!ReplyCancel

  • SuziJanuary 24, 2011 - 11:46 am

    How can simple be so beautiful! It’s gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • chrisdJanuary 24, 2011 - 11:52 am

    What beautiful sentiments on the card and those pennant treatments really make the card look stunning(of course a touch of pearls never hurt either)!ReplyCancel

  • alexJanuary 24, 2011 - 11:56 am

    soooooooooooooooooooo beautiful!! the colors those pennant treatments, the pearls this is just amazing. I don’t know how you do it to come up with all this wonderful creations. thanks for sharing with us all those tresoresReplyCancel

  • Olga J.January 24, 2011 - 12:00 pm

    Oh Becca, this is absolutely breath taking!!!!! God has blessed you so much in the talent department!ReplyCancel

  • Pat JandacekJanuary 24, 2011 - 12:24 pm

    I love the layout, the colors, the pearls, and the placement of the pearls. The selection of the verse, the ribbon (of course). If nothing else, this will sell the pennant dies! Gorgeous in every way!ReplyCancel

  • RosemaryJanuary 24, 2011 - 12:26 pm

    Oh wow, Becca, this is fabulous. I’m always amazed at the creative ways you use those dies. Love the colors, sentiment and now I’ve got to add these dies to my “want” list. Thank you for always sharing your ideas. Hugs, RosemaryReplyCancel

  • Elaine AllenJanuary 24, 2011 - 12:37 pm

    Becca –

    This is truly a lovely card.

    Elaine AllenReplyCancel

  • Margie LuttrellJanuary 24, 2011 - 1:17 pm

    Becca, the nested pennants card is fabulous! I absolutely LOVE it. What a wonderful card to send to a grieving friend. When do all these new Spellbinders dies hit the market for purchase?

    MargieReplyCancel

  • LisaJanuary 24, 2011 - 1:18 pm

    Really, really nice.ReplyCancel

  • Evelyn CraigJanuary 24, 2011 - 1:22 pm

    Your color combo’s are so pretty together! I jsut adore your cardmaking. Keep it up!

    EvelynReplyCancel

  • Linda R.January 24, 2011 - 1:57 pm

    Love the combination of the colors, pearls, and pennants. You are truly talented to put together such a beautiful creation. Look forward each day to viewing your new creations.ReplyCancel

  • Janet CastleJanuary 24, 2011 - 2:26 pm

    Nothing simple about your card Becca….it is absolutely beautiful! Like the colors and the words are just what I need for today! Thank you,
    JanReplyCancel

  • LornamayJanuary 24, 2011 - 2:30 pm

    Great card. A beautiful layout with lovely shades of green highlighted by your background colour. The pearls add glamour to the design as does the bow. Uplifting sentiments also.ReplyCancel

  • pamela watsonJanuary 24, 2011 - 2:57 pm

    That is so gorgeous Becca but I know you make nothing but Gorgeous cards. I love the color combo and you do have an eye for creating these works of art. TFSReplyCancel

  • AnneJanuary 24, 2011 - 3:09 pm

    Wow Becca! You do it every time! Just fabulous!

    Hugs
    Anne (UK) xReplyCancel

  • Mary HarrisJanuary 24, 2011 - 3:41 pm

    What a Beautiful card!! Wow…Becca just gorgeous!!!ReplyCancel

  • MazJanuary 24, 2011 - 4:26 pm

    Hi Becca!
    Fabulous job on this card. I just received this stamp collection and love it.
    I love how you separated the words. Thanks for the neat idea. My favorite colors too.
    hugs MazReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisJanuary 24, 2011 - 4:56 pm

    I love the geometry of this card Becca, it’s beautiful. I love the attention to detail like using the different colored pearls for some added interest. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterJanuary 24, 2011 - 5:05 pm

    Love the way you used the pendant and crystals, and broke up the sentiment!ReplyCancel

  • MichelleJanuary 24, 2011 - 5:12 pm

    Love the Colors and the shapes. Your style is so beautiful, once again I am amazed at your talent.ReplyCancel

  • Barbara PJanuary 24, 2011 - 5:57 pm

    What an awesome idea ! THen, I thought about making one with the triangle pointing left for “looks back” and a circle shape in the middle for “looks around” and the triangle pointing “UP” for the last one….and I LOVE the greens too !ReplyCancel

  • Melissa BJanuary 24, 2011 - 6:04 pm

    Beautiful card, as usual. It brings the hymn to mind. I’m sure I’ll be hearing it all evening running around in my mind!ReplyCancel

  • DelamaJanuary 24, 2011 - 6:07 pm

    It is beautiful and I like it. Thank for sharing.
    DelamaReplyCancel

  • PamJanuary 24, 2011 - 6:25 pm

    Beautiful greens. I think a first I’ve seen in a while.ReplyCancel

  • Deborah HooperJanuary 24, 2011 - 6:55 pm

    This card is incredible. So totally different from anything I’ve seen. You have the knack.ReplyCancel

  • Candy MillsJanuary 24, 2011 - 7:00 pm

    Oh your card is wonderful!!!
    Love the sentiment and way you have presented it.
    Hugs, CandyReplyCancel

  • Sherry LowmasterJanuary 24, 2011 - 7:09 pm

    very pretty!!!ReplyCancel

  • SheriJanuary 24, 2011 - 7:12 pm

    I look at your blog daily and am always amazed at what you do but today was the jaw dropper. I LOVE this card. I wish I could take lessons from you and learn from you. I don’t often comment as I don’t have time but WOW – I had to comment on this one. I am just blown away. Keep on doing what you are doing. I am also amazed at your strong character. You inspire me in many ways.ReplyCancel

  • KarenJanuary 24, 2011 - 7:16 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous card, Becca
    Such a wonderful design!

    Karen xReplyCancel

  • Diane JJanuary 24, 2011 - 7:27 pm

    Simply lovely!ReplyCancel

  • Michel EJanuary 24, 2011 - 7:43 pm

    Love the card.ReplyCancel

  • Pat KinserJanuary 24, 2011 - 8:17 pm

    Again, such beauty. You lift me up when I see the wonderful projects you share. I absolutely love the colors. Thank you for letting us share a peek of your lovely creations.ReplyCancel

  • Val WJanuary 24, 2011 - 8:18 pm

    Another beautiful card. I like that sentiment, and how your swirls of pearls direct the eye from one to the next, ending with the last one pointing up for the “Faith looks up” portion.ReplyCancel

  • Desiree YoungJanuary 24, 2011 - 8:39 pm

    I’ve never said this before, but I thought I would let you know that I love coming to blog and seeing what you have shared. Your blog is my favorite one to visit and I check it almost everyday. Thank you for keeping me in eye candy!ReplyCancel

  • Betty GoodsonJanuary 24, 2011 - 8:54 pm

    Another gorgeous creation. I look at the pendants and wonder how I’d use them and look at you!!! thank you so much for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • DebraJanuary 24, 2011 - 9:39 pm

    You never cease to amaze! Absolutely beautiful!!ReplyCancel

  • Wanda MJanuary 24, 2011 - 10:14 pm

    WOW…Becca…I love this one. Gonna be a “Banner Year” for sure….I am another one who never cease to be amazed at your talent. Thanks for sharing and being a blessing. Hugs…ReplyCancel

  • JenJanuary 24, 2011 - 10:28 pm

    Wow its gorgeous!!!! I know you have FAITH!!!!ReplyCancel

  • JaneyJanuary 24, 2011 - 10:33 pm

    Wow, Becca! Wanda M. took the words right out of my mouth – looking forward to a ‘Banner Year” with you!

    hugsReplyCancel

  • Kim R.January 24, 2011 - 10:43 pm

    It is another beautiful card. It is so amazing to see the result of someone using the gifts that God has planted in them. Thank you for not wasting that gift.
    KimReplyCancel

  • MarianneJanuary 24, 2011 - 11:35 pm

    Wow, what a gorgeouscard!ReplyCancel

  • DWDJanuary 25, 2011 - 12:03 am

    Today was my 35th Anniversary. My husband is on active duty in another state but happened to have today off so we had a long weekend together and an anniversary dinnier together.

    I do love this card. I have been wanting to try one of the longer cards but have just stayed with my stuck in a rut cards. I have noticed that you are using colors I have never seen you use before. Good for you!!!ReplyCancel

  • cardchickJanuary 25, 2011 - 12:41 am

    oooh my goodness!!!!! this card is gorgeous!!! luv the style and the design..
    the colors are fabulous…..true to your heading..Amazing!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Robin BurgesonJanuary 25, 2011 - 1:38 am

    I love your idea with the sentiments. Did you make the stick pin?ReplyCancel

  • EileenJanuary 25, 2011 - 6:07 am

    Beautiful! You have this wonderful gift of seeing beyond the obvious…..keep up the good work! You inspire us all.

    Take care LOL EileenReplyCancel

  • Ginny K.January 25, 2011 - 6:50 am

    What a cool looking card, I love the layout! I am gonna have to save up somehow to get some nestabilities, they look so amazing in your projects! Maybe for Christmas next year!! I’m currently not working so I have to do with what I have! Maybe I can create something similar with some templates that I own! More work, but I do have the time now since I no longer have a job, except for the days when I baby sit my grand daughters that is! I don’t consider that a job, it is a blessing!! ~Ginny~ReplyCancel

  • Sue OJanuary 25, 2011 - 7:53 am

    Good Morning Becca! Beautiful cards, love the pearls!ReplyCancel

  • Linda RichJanuary 25, 2011 - 8:11 am

    I was wondering how to use the new pennants. This is an excellent idea. Beautiful! Thank you for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Luanne FordJanuary 25, 2011 - 8:50 am

    This is so pretty! Love the chocolate and soft green. Wonderful, as always!ReplyCancel

  • Chris DickinsonJanuary 25, 2011 - 9:45 am

    Cool card and design with those pennants!!!ReplyCancel

  • mom2hJanuary 25, 2011 - 9:56 am

    I try not to get too into trends in paper crafting, but these pennants are so cheery. I would love to win the doily edger punch. Thanks.ReplyCancel

  • Linda B.January 25, 2011 - 10:41 am

    What a lovelyl way to use the Pennants, and the ODB stamp sayings are beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • JenJanuary 25, 2011 - 11:33 am

    beautiful creation… WONDERFUL quote :)ReplyCancel

  • Carol RJanuary 25, 2011 - 12:23 pm

    Oh my! This is gorgeous.ReplyCancel

  • PhyllisJanuary 25, 2011 - 12:26 pm

    Oh Becca!
    These are just wonderful………love, love,love the pennents! I can see I’m going to need a second job to keep up with my addiction to these new designs coming out so fast! You just make everything look so beautiful that we all want to try it for ourselves! Teacher, friend, inspirationist…….you are truly a special gift to all who have found you! Thank you so much for sharing your special gift!ReplyCancel

  • AntonellaJanuary 25, 2011 - 7:38 pm

    This is such a pretty card, the ribbon and pearls are gorgeous. I love this quote as well, it is one of my favorites. You are such an inspiration.
    Hugs, antonella :-)ReplyCancel

  • NancyL2648January 25, 2011 - 7:41 pm

    Gorgeous…just absolutely gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • CarolynJanuary 25, 2011 - 8:08 pm

    I have one grand die cut. I think they are going to be great for scrap booking. I want to get the pennant die cut. It looks great on your card.
    I love all the die cuts.ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)January 25, 2011 - 8:29 pm

    Becca,

    Please forgive me for being missing in action on your comments. I visit Amazing Paper Grace on a regular basis still, I have just been neglecting my favorite blogs of comments!

    This card is absolutely heavenly! Stunning!, Gorgeous! I adore it!

    Hugs,

    Lisa AthaReplyCancel

  • Angelina WesselsJanuary 25, 2011 - 9:18 pm

    What a beautiful card – this is very different, but I like it a lot. What a cool way to use the nested pennants and lacy pennants. This would make a great layout for a guy’s card! Thanks for the inspiration.ReplyCancel

  • bluemoonJanuary 26, 2011 - 1:44 am

    Becca, you make ‘one of a kind’ and such beautiful creations!ReplyCancel

  • Dawn WagnerJanuary 26, 2011 - 1:44 pm

    I love this new die from SPELLBINDERS…..can’t wait to get my hands on this one. The pearls are just a perfect additition to the panels. Thank you for the inspiration for when I do have the pennant in my hands.

    DawnWReplyCancel

  • AbigailJanuary 26, 2011 - 6:12 pm

    This is so beautiful, it makes me think i might need to buy another Spellbinders die…..or two….even though I said I was going to behave for awhile….there is always next month…it is my birthday then and who knows if there might be a couple of penant dies under my birthday tree…LOL. Thanks so much for sharing your amazing paper grace.ReplyCancel

  • ShirleyJanuary 27, 2011 - 12:10 am

    Hello, Becca,

    Your card is just beautiful. Wish I had your talent. Thank for all the inspiration. Again, it is stunning.ReplyCancel

  • AngelJanuary 28, 2011 - 10:08 am

    LOVE this!!!! I wondered what I would use those triangles for! :-)ReplyCancel

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Hi there sweeties!! First of all, thanks to those who have signed up for an opportunity to win the new Core’dinations that matches Ranger Distress Inks and Adirondack Inks. There’s still time and the wonderful thing is, if you win, I win too. The link to register is in my post HERE. Also, I have my own blog candy going until sometime on Monday, you can read the post and leave a comment HERE.


Now moving on, another piece of the ensemble I created using Spellbinders Parisian Accents and Motifs (we’re almost done).  This Journal was the inspiration and starting point for the entire ensemble. I’ve long wanted my own specially made Gratitude Journal versus just a lined notebook. In this one I can sketch, doodle and glue in items I like. The stamps I’ve used are a set from Quietfire Design called Journal of Gratitude Bookstamps that are artistically beautiful as well as delightfully elegant. Once the innards were stamped, I closed the cover and concentrated on the outside.
I think I picked this journal up at Books a Million for less than $5.00.  I love it that it’s a bound book and it has an elastic band that keeps the book closed.  Blank pages that are heavier than text weight paper made it fly into my shopping cart!

SUPPLIES I USED

Stamps: Quietfire Design – Journal of Gratitude Bookstamps
Paper: Bazzill, The Paper Studio
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black
Accessories: Spellbinders Parisian Accents, Spellbinders Parisian Motifs, Spellbinders Standard Circles SM, Pearls

Thanks so much for stopping by.  I’m off to bed and hope that there’s some creating in my day tomorrow!

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  • Barbara JayJanuary 22, 2011 - 5:05 am

    Well I am first today. :) Your Grateful Journal is splendid!
    OK Becca fans we only have 111 entries for her to win the new Coordinations paper . We can do better than that!!. Please tell everyone to come here and register for the paper giveaway :) Thanks !ReplyCancel

  • Linda LJanuary 22, 2011 - 5:11 am

    What a beautiful journal Becca….very elegant. Good luck winning the Coredinations:-))ReplyCancel

  • AlexandraJanuary 22, 2011 - 5:11 am

    This Journal is beautiful Becca.
    What a lovely idea of having a place for noting things to be grateful for, we often feel low and this is a great way of staying positive and cheering ourselves up.
    Having a beautiful wee book to doodle and sketch our creative thoughts and images is so inspiring too.
    Much better than my plain old sketch book any day. I’d never thought of making it look so attractive on the outside too.
    I’m off give my sketch book a make over now. tfsReplyCancel

  • Lori mJanuary 22, 2011 - 5:18 am

    Beautiful! What a wonderful idea it sure looks much better then my journals.

    :)ReplyCancel

  • Olga JewellJanuary 22, 2011 - 5:28 am

    Fantastic journal, we should all make one!!! Thanks for sharing!ReplyCancel

  • ColleenB.January 22, 2011 - 5:42 am

    Beautiful Journal Becca
    ColleenB.ReplyCancel

  • LorraineJanuary 22, 2011 - 5:48 am

    Such a wonderful idea, made me stop and think what I am grateful for – LOTS xxReplyCancel

  • michelle frasherJanuary 22, 2011 - 5:49 am

    wow. the whole set is so elegant and classy. you truly have an eye for putting all these wonderful elements together without looking over done. as my 8yr.old great niece says “it’s not too goobered up”.

    i got to thinking about what other stuff i collect. i also love fabrics. i have been collecting it since i worked in a fabric store in the early ’70’s. altho i don’t sew like i used to i still love the colors and textures.ReplyCancel

  • Angelina WesselsJanuary 22, 2011 - 5:54 am

    Oh, how I love your journal cover! It is so much more fun to write in a beautiful journal book than one with an ugly cover. (I never thought of recovering some that I have – again, thanks for your inspiration! I really love your paper crafting style, it totally appeals to me. So soft and feminine. Yours is the first blog that I look at each day. Keep inspiring us with your beautiful projects!ReplyCancel

  • Sheila - UKJanuary 22, 2011 - 6:31 am

    Absolutely stunning Becca…this is one item I’ve never tried ( covering an ugly book ) so must have a go. Thank you for sharing this with us. I’ve been away on a little break for 5 days while our daughter was in respite so I’m now doing a ‘catch-up’ on your beautiful blog.

    Love Sheila xxReplyCancel

  • EileenJanuary 22, 2011 - 7:00 am

    With a beautiful journal like that it would encourage you to use it more than a boring old diary ;-) Thank you for sharing and hoping you win the competition LOL

    Take care LOL EileenReplyCancel

  • Tanja S.January 22, 2011 - 7:02 am

    Wow you are really coming out with some lovely works of art!! They just keep getting better. Thanks for another inspiring blog post.
    I can’t enter the Core’dinations blog candy comp. unfortunately as I am not from US or Canada (I am from Aust)ReplyCancel

  • RobbieJanuary 22, 2011 - 7:24 am

    Love your card…soooo elegant…soooo you!ReplyCancel

  • MaryJanuary 22, 2011 - 7:33 am

    Wow this set of dies has endless possibilities and you are the perfect person to show them to us. :)ReplyCancel

  • Barbara WilsonJanuary 22, 2011 - 7:35 am

    Not only beautiful, but functional. You are some fantastic projects with the new spellbinder dies. Signed up hope both of us win.ReplyCancel

  • Karen WJanuary 22, 2011 - 7:44 am

    I love these new die cuts, can’t wait to get them. Gorgeous projects.ReplyCancel

  • LynneJanuary 22, 2011 - 7:56 am

    What a lovely project and such a great idea. A page to add what we are grateful for each day. Something I am certainly going to do.ReplyCancel

  • Tami BJanuary 22, 2011 - 8:05 am

    What a wonderful idea & a beautiful project. I had a “blessings” journal once, and I think it’s time I started again. Thank you for the inspiration.ReplyCancel

  • Sandra ltbJanuary 22, 2011 - 8:11 am

    love, love, love how you use your tools …. very pretty.
    Sandra ltbReplyCancel

  • niseJanuary 22, 2011 - 8:11 am

    This is gorgeous! I have to have heavier paper if I am to pick up a book like this, too. The paper quality makes all the difference, since you can “improve” the covers.ReplyCancel

  • JessicaJanuary 22, 2011 - 8:17 am

    Oh Becca How beautiful! You’v out done yourself… again! This is a beautuful book. I guess I’ll have to check out BAM too! Thankf for sharing. I’m off to check out the new card stock! Thanks again
    Hugs, JessicaReplyCancel

  • emilyJanuary 22, 2011 - 8:23 am

    Another stunning project from your worktable, Becca! What a pretty journal to have on your nightstand or desk. You are pure genius with paper and tools.
    Thanks for sharing! :o)ReplyCancel

  • emilyJanuary 22, 2011 - 8:24 am

    Another stunning project from your worktable, Becca! What a pretty journal to have on your nightstand or desk. You are pure genius with paper and tools.
    Thanks for sharing! :)ReplyCancel

  • MickieJanuary 22, 2011 - 8:29 am

    Oh I like this! Have one of those books I got as a gift and what a neat way to decorate it. I love this set of dies.ReplyCancel

  • Stella B.January 22, 2011 - 8:29 am

    I love your idea for this journal! It looks beautiful too!ReplyCancel

  • Nancy FlecknellJanuary 22, 2011 - 8:29 am

    Love your journal Becca. I can seee this is a nestie that is going to be a must have for me!ReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)January 22, 2011 - 8:31 am

    What a delightful idea! And as usual you’ve done a bang-up job in bringing the idea to life. I fall asleep every night counting my blessings. It never occurred to me to write them down. What a lovely fuzzy warm activity. Many thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • shannon grayJanuary 22, 2011 - 8:36 am

    What a great idea…Journaling in style… what a wonderful way to incorporate creativity and gratitude all wrapped up in paper crafting. :)ReplyCancel

  • lacyquilterJanuary 22, 2011 - 8:48 am

    This is really beautiful, Becca. I love all the things YOU do with these wonderful dies. I’m sure my stuff will never be close in beauty to yours, but I still have to get these dies. Thanks for all the inspiration.ReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenJanuary 22, 2011 - 8:51 am

    WHAT A BEAUTIFUL IDEA!!!!! NOT ONLY is this little journal BEAUTIFUL in the way it looks,(GORGEOUS JOB, Becca! :) ) BUT the OVERALL IDEA is BEAUTIFUL!!!! EVERYDAY, we need to remember what to be grateful for!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • jean wilsonJanuary 22, 2011 - 8:55 am

    Love it Becca! Great idea!ReplyCancel

  • Lisa PJanuary 22, 2011 - 8:58 am

    Beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • SandyJanuary 22, 2011 - 9:04 am

    What a beautiful gift for a good friend. Thanks for the lovely work and idea!ReplyCancel

  • Kay MJanuary 22, 2011 - 9:07 am

    Thanks so much for this WONDERFUL idea, Becca. I can see where I am going to have to check this out further and get these stunning dies. You have such great ideas. I just love coming and looking at your blog — just for the beauty of it!ReplyCancel

  • SheilaJanuary 22, 2011 - 9:08 am

    Awesome job Becca. I love journal books.
    I would hate to write in it is so pretty.ReplyCancel

  • bethann dJanuary 22, 2011 - 9:12 am

    love the gratitude journal. i give thanks each day to God for all my blessings but never write them down, they are too personal. Your talent and generosity is seemingly limitless. wish i could win the Cor oredination cs.for you but i entered the contest before getting your post.ReplyCancel

  • Barb HardemanJanuary 22, 2011 - 9:19 am

    This is so very elegant and serene! Just looking at it evokes an attitude of gratefulness! Your work is always so elegant and beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • SamJanuary 22, 2011 - 9:43 am

    I entered from your link. I hope we both win! I’ve never won anything either!ReplyCancel

  • Cynthia WilliamsonJanuary 22, 2011 - 9:52 am

    the journal is beautiful and those parisian spellbinders are really beautiful. My computer is home again after being away for repairs and I have missed your posts so have some catching up to do.
    Love,
    CynthiaReplyCancel

  • Janet BJanuary 22, 2011 - 9:53 am

    Just simply beautifulReplyCancel

  • DonnaJanuary 22, 2011 - 9:55 am

    Oh Becca, after watching your site for the last couple of months and being totally mesmerized by your work and creativity I signed up for a stamping and card making class to learn a few techniques and do things right the first time instead of completely by trial and error. Well… I attended the first class this week and am more hooked than even before. I love your elegance and creativity and can only hope someday I can gain even half as much flair. Love you!ReplyCancel

  • ChaunJanuary 22, 2011 - 9:59 am

    Very cool journal! And I signed “us” up to win at Core’dinations too!
    Thanks for the link. Maybe we’ll get lucky!ReplyCancel

  • valerie [teasag]January 22, 2011 - 10:13 am

    very beautiful!
    your work is always so inspiring
    blessingsReplyCancel

  • Deb VandersteegJanuary 22, 2011 - 10:13 am

    This is beautiful Becca, I love the lacy die and I always think that your work is perfection. Just beautiful girlie.

    Have a good day.

    Love and hugs,
    DebReplyCancel

  • Rosie WaldtJanuary 22, 2011 - 10:28 am

    Your Journal is awesome. Love the font and the dies.ReplyCancel

  • DebraKJanuary 22, 2011 - 10:42 am

    Very classy, Becca. You are so lucky you have the new Spellbinders before they are released!!! so what do you do with the journal after you have it filled up? It is far too elegant to toss away–I hope you save it for your daughters keepsake one day…what do your kids think of all your wonderful talent? are they as talented as you are?ReplyCancel

  • JeanJanuary 22, 2011 - 10:43 am

    Becca,
    Your gratitude journal is beautiful. Who wouldn’t feel grateful having something so lovely to write in. You remind us that if we have an attitude of gratefulness it is difficult to be negative about life. We have so many blessings each day if we will only take time to think about them. Writing them down would certainly be helpful to get you to that grateful attitude!
    Thank you for sharing such a wonderful piece.ReplyCancel

  • Donna BJanuary 22, 2011 - 10:50 am

    Your journal book is gorgeous. I love all your ideas and thank you for sharing your talents with all of us.
    Hugs
    Donna BReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisJanuary 22, 2011 - 10:55 am

    Your gratitude journal is beautiful. I’m sure it will be a pleasure to keep your thoughts in there. It will be a work in progress. I’m excited for you. As aways Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • DanielleJanuary 22, 2011 - 11:04 am

    I love this journal, and I had never heard of Quietfire before. Once again you have inspired me to create. Thank you.ReplyCancel

  • SylviaJanuary 22, 2011 - 11:45 am

    Becca,
    What a great idea! As always, thank you for sharing!ReplyCancel

  • Michelle ~ daydreams505January 22, 2011 - 12:15 pm

    Another feast for my eyes… this is so beautiful. :)ReplyCancel

  • QuietfireJanuary 22, 2011 - 12:33 pm

    This is absolutely lovely Becca! What a great use for the background paper! Send us another picture when it’s filled up! vbg! Thanks so much for using the rubber stamps!ReplyCancel

  • ChelseaJanuary 22, 2011 - 12:57 pm

    What a great idea! And a wonderful New Year plan also, to keep a list of all the year’s blessings to review after Christmas next December. This is a beautiful journal. Thanks for the inspiration!ReplyCancel

  • Kelly MassmanJanuary 22, 2011 - 1:12 pm

    Oh, what a beautiful journal! And, darn, I already signed up for the paper–would have been happy to link up through you but too late… :-(ReplyCancel

  • Lu CJanuary 22, 2011 - 1:31 pm

    Oh my goodness! Another feast for the eyes! Your creations are just crazy beautiful!! And thanks for the heads up on the new paper – I have never won anything before either….hopefully we both will be lucky!ReplyCancel

  • MarisaJanuary 22, 2011 - 1:34 pm

    Gorgeous as always, Becca.ReplyCancel

  • Tina PhillipsJanuary 22, 2011 - 1:36 pm

    I totally love it! It is such fun to me to ahve a beautiful journal to write in! I grab em up anytime I find them cheap …always meaning to alter them and give them as gifts but I can never bare to part with them.,…..lolReplyCancel

  • Mary SchmidtJanuary 22, 2011 - 1:53 pm

    Well Done! Your work is so elegant. Love it!ReplyCancel

  • MiriamJanuary 22, 2011 - 2:09 pm

    What a wonderful idea to make a book to list things we are grateful for! There are always so many blessings! It’s good to concentrate on them. The book is beautiful. I love the stamps you used too. Thank you for the opportunity to win some terrific blog candy. I am still collecting Copic Sketch markers a few at a time. They are truly the best!

    Bless you, Becca, for all you share with your followers.ReplyCancel

  • Sally GasparriJanuary 22, 2011 - 2:20 pm

    This journal is beautiful as well as useful. Thanks for continually posting such lovely items. You do gorgeous work. Thank you for the opportunity to win your blog candy.

    Sally GasparriReplyCancel

  • Pat KinserJanuary 22, 2011 - 2:23 pm

    Another great idea. Love the color combo. I have 3 granddaughters and this will make a great gift for them, although I will probably have to change the colors and theme. My 10 year old loves to write so this will be just perfect for her. You so inspire me. Thank you for sharing your gift.ReplyCancel

  • Beverley McInnesJanuary 22, 2011 - 3:34 pm

    Great idea Becca – as usual, a masterpiece!
    Blessings!ReplyCancel

  • CathyJanuary 22, 2011 - 3:47 pm

    I like the journal! Really like the sheet for the things we are thankful for each idea. Great idea!ReplyCancel

  • Susan BugalskiJanuary 22, 2011 - 4:07 pm

    Great idea and beautiful job.ReplyCancel

  • Joyce HessenJanuary 22, 2011 - 4:58 pm

    Dear Becca
    You wont believe it but the entry was accepted.
    So there is an extra chance for you.
    Hope this will bring tons of Good Luck.
    Your journal is beautiful.
    Sedning Tons of Best Wishes Joyce from South Africa.ReplyCancel

  • Peggy MJanuary 22, 2011 - 6:44 pm

    This journal is stunning. Just when I think you can’t come up with more beautiful projects ….. you Do! {Hugs} Peggy MReplyCancel

  • paulaJanuary 22, 2011 - 8:05 pm

    I love the dies you have used on this project and learning how I can use my dies in different ways.

    Its a great make and idea and something that I myself have, although the outside of it was far to nice to change when I bought it. I put my favourite things in mine like pics of my friends and family etc. Love the stamp – such beautiful calligraphy.

    Paula, Derbyshire, UK. x x xReplyCancel

  • cynthia beynonJanuary 22, 2011 - 8:10 pm

    BECCA BECCA WHAT A LOVELY JOURNAL. I WOULD BE PROUD
    TO BE ABLE TO WRITE IN ONE AND MAYBE YOU SHOULD THINK ABOUT
    GIVING ONE AWAY FOR BLOG CANDY AND ONE TO THE PERSON THAT
    THOUGHT OF THE IDEA. GOOD THINKING ON MY PART. I THINK SO.
    BECCA BECCA YOU HAVE A GOOD HEART. AND YOU ARE STILL IN
    MY PRAYERS.

    CYNTHIAReplyCancel

  • Sue OJanuary 22, 2011 - 8:24 pm

    Becca, This journal is a wonderful idea….just awesome!ReplyCancel

  • Janet CastleJanuary 22, 2011 - 8:29 pm

    Love your idea…not just a journal…but a grateful journal – soooo special and should uplift you as you reflect back when you have a down day!
    JanReplyCancel

  • ChinnuJanuary 22, 2011 - 9:07 pm

    Beautiful, Becca. And what a wonderful idea – a Grateful Journal. We should all keep one to remind ourselves of how blessed most of us really are.ReplyCancel

  • Lorie B.January 22, 2011 - 10:00 pm

    Oh Becca, that is gorgeous! What a beautiful way to record the good things in life!!ReplyCancel

  • Patty W.January 22, 2011 - 11:12 pm

    Your card yesterday and your journal are both gorgeous! You asked about what we collect. (By the way, your blog wouldn’t let me or my daughter enter for the punch, sniff, sniff.) I seem to have a lot of punches and spellbinders dies. Every time you make something awesome to share with us, I “need” the things you’ve used. See how you inspire me! I so hope I’ll be able to get the two Parisian sets. They are lovely. And you do make such beautiful things Becca!!! You are so generous to share with us your tips and tricks and techniques. And you use tools and materials in new and different ways. You definitely think outside of the box. You’re the greatest!!! Love and blessings.ReplyCancel

  • Kim R.January 22, 2011 - 11:20 pm

    What a good idea. And it would make a beautiful gift. Thanks for sharing this. I often give journals as gifts so this would make them quite personal . Blessings,
    KimReplyCancel

  • LysianeJanuary 23, 2011 - 8:33 am

    Hi Becca,

    Love the great idea of the journal. I’m planning to make some as a gift for my friends. Becca, tutorials are so peaceful. Becca, to you have video tutorials?
    Thanks you and much blessing.ReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterJanuary 23, 2011 - 8:40 am

    Lovely, this would make such a lovely gift too!ReplyCancel

  • Candy MillsJanuary 23, 2011 - 2:22 pm

    Hi Becca,
    Each one of us needs one of these journals.
    With Suzanne’s beautiful calligraphy stamps who wouldn’t want to have one.
    Your dies are beautiful on the outside of your journal! Great choice for colours as well.
    Hugs, CandyReplyCancel

  • Bonnie GJanuary 23, 2011 - 6:17 pm

    Beautiful journal. I love making coordinating sets for gifts. This one is really lovely!ReplyCancel

  • MarieJanuary 23, 2011 - 6:36 pm

    What a fabulous gift idea, Becca. This would be a great gift for either a male or female xxReplyCancel

  • Penny DuncanJanuary 24, 2011 - 7:10 am

    Becca I just wanted to tell you how GORGEOUS I think this is….Your ART is ALWAYS so so so GORGEOUS!!!! I haven’t made it by in a while but absolutely get the biggest eye treats when I do!!!! AMAZING is a perfect name in your blog!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Linda EckerJanuary 24, 2011 - 8:07 am

    Your work is so inspirational! Always gorgeous, perfect detail. . .you are so very talented.ReplyCancel

  • Miss GJanuary 24, 2011 - 9:04 am

    Becca

    I love the journal, the new spellbinders are awsome

    Have a blessed weekReplyCancel

  • Betty GoodsonJanuary 24, 2011 - 12:35 pm

    Beautiful Journal. I do have one, but not nearly so elegant.ReplyCancel

  • Catherine SeayJanuary 25, 2011 - 12:14 am

    You always do such great work, thanks for posting. I just wanted to ask you how can I order the NEW Spellbinders dies and Justrite stamps that you have been using this year?ReplyCancel
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