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This totally slipped past me but I did not get an email from the first persons name that was pulled, so I’ve pulled another name for the Blog Candy being offered by Our Daily Bread Designs.

And, the winner is . . .

Donna, please email me with your snail mail address and note which set you would like to have sent out to you.  If there is no response from the winner, I’ll pick again on Tuesday, October 28th at 9:00am EST using Random.org.

On another note. . .did you know that a new release from Our Daily Bread Designs will be breaking on November 1st?  Yep, we’ll be sporting three new sets and if you check among the Design Team for ODBD, this week you’ll be seeing some pretty nifty sneak peeks! 

ETA:  Donna, thanks for getting your information to me so quickly.  Your new set from Our Daily Bread Designs will be coming your way soon!!

 

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  • Kelley HollandOctober 25, 2008 - 12:52 pm

    Congratulations, Donna!!ReplyCancel

  • Ad K.October 25, 2008 - 1:48 pm

    Congrats to Donna and thanks to Kelley and Becca for offering this great blog candy! I can’t wait to see what the design team is working on and for Kelley to release new sets!ReplyCancel

  • DianeOctober 25, 2008 - 2:43 pm

    Congatulations, Donna.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • Laurie HuntOctober 25, 2008 - 6:40 pm

    Gosh Becca, I was just about to say that I am not shy, I will send you my address! Of course I want a couple more of these sets, I am just waiting a bit longer!ReplyCancel

  • Johnnie BartlettNovember 12, 2008 - 7:56 pm

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  • Bernice BarnesSeptember 4, 2009 - 5:56 am

    You have such wonderful ideas Becca! The give away draw is a great idea. I’m so excited.
    Bernice BarnesReplyCancel

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Hi Everybody, no card today but I wanted to let you know that today I spent a little bit of time trying to figure out what happened at Feedblitz.   I had about 650 email subscribers at the beginning of the week and today it was down to about 530, another 50 – 60 were being classified as undeliverable.  What!!?!  I looked at the list and about one hundred of you were in the waiting to be deleted queue.  I looked at the list of people and some of my very best friends and most diehard lovely fans were on the list.  I was distressed!!!  Then more distressed because I don’t know how long things have been going awry – I rarely log in and look at Feedblitz stats.  I lose a subscriber every now and again, but it’s never more than a handful.

I reinstated as many as I could – it seems that they have to be done one by one, aaarrrgghh!!  I will also be checking Feedblitz on a daily basis, I’ve never had a problem before, but want to make sure everything returns to normal.  I would ask you to please check your subscriptions.  If was your desire to have AmazingPaperGrace included in your daily Feedblitz, please sign up again if the subscription no longer appears on your list.  Email me from my contact page if you are having any problems.  I can also check any name that is sent to me to make sure it still is active or not.

If you have a blog and had the same experience as me, I’d love to know and hope you’ll leave a comment so that if we have the same subscribers they’ll know to check your subscription too!  I sent nice but pretty lengthy note to Support at Feedblitz, and would encourage any other blogger that had the same experience to send an email as well; feel free to note my loss as well if it helps.    If there are similar experiences out there that are reported to Feedblitz, I’m sure it will help them identify the source of the problem and rule out individual blogs.

Please note the problem referred to was with Feedblitz (which are email subscriptions).  There is currently no problem with Feedburner (subscriptions through your reader).

ETA:  Giving credit where credit is due!!  I received a prompt email from Feedblitz explaining that a server was having issues and that all should be restored now.    Thank you Feedblitz for your speedy assistance.

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  • diniOctober 19, 2008 - 10:02 pm

    Mine is doing the same, Becca. Not sure what’s going on!ReplyCancel

  • Harriet SkellyOctober 19, 2008 - 10:40 pm

    There is certainly something wrong – I don’t have a blog but I subscribe to yours and many others and I didn’t get any feeds today or one other day last week!ReplyCancel

  • DianeOctober 19, 2008 - 11:00 pm

    Hope it all gets worked out. Love receiving your updates. I’ll be back to visit with or without the Feedblitz though. Love your beautiful creations!ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. AthaOctober 19, 2008 - 11:36 pm

    Becca,

    I don’t recall missing any feeds this past week, and I know that I did not unsubscribe. I definitely want to keep receiving your new posts! I consider you a close friend, I would never be disloyal and desert you.
    I hope you get it figured out. Don’t stress though.

    Hugs, Lisa AthaReplyCancel

  • KathleenOctober 20, 2008 - 12:34 am

    I subscribe to a few blogs and some have mentioned the same problem. But I have received all of my updates without a problem, Just lucky I guess.ReplyCancel

  • Joyce RougeouOctober 20, 2008 - 3:54 am

    I’m so sorry you are having problems with Feedblitz. Hope it all works out, as I LOVE your blog. Keep up the good work.ReplyCancel

  • Joan FrickerOctober 20, 2008 - 4:29 am

    Becca, I seem to be getting your updates and I certainly want to. I love
    everything you do. Good luck in getting it all straightened out.

    JoanReplyCancel

  • Jerri KayOctober 20, 2008 - 4:34 am

    Hi Becca, I’m so glad you posted this. Yes, mine is doing the same thing. Also, I’ve noticed I’m not getting updates to some of the blogs I’ve subscribed to.ReplyCancel

  • DianeOctober 20, 2008 - 6:04 am

    Becca,
    Just a quick note…
    I’m getting your updates with no problems.
    Thanks for taking care of us.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • Jamie WilcoxOctober 20, 2008 - 7:32 am

    Becca, I just had to go in and check my subscriptions with Feed Blitz because I wasn’t getting any feeds from them for over a week. Don’t know what the problem is, but I would definitely not want to lose yours!ReplyCancel

  • Beth NormanOctober 20, 2008 - 8:13 am

    Gosh, that isn’t good. When I was on blogger I noticed the same thing, but didn’t know what to do. I left it alone and it self corrected. It is indeed strange. Don’t worry, if I think I’m missing your subscription, I will scout you out–you can’t hide from me–LOL!ReplyCancel

  • L. BrownOctober 20, 2008 - 8:52 am

    Dear Becca, I check on you first thing every morning. I wouldn’t want to lose you but I, too would find you. Your work is just far to beautiful to miss.ReplyCancel

  • Ann LindOctober 20, 2008 - 10:03 am

    I have your blog on my list of favorites and I check your blog daily so I don’t miss anything. Lauren Meader posted she was having problems with her subscriptions as well so it must be a Feedblitz problem. Thanks for sharing all your wonderful creations. Ann LindReplyCancel

  • Shirl MartinOctober 20, 2008 - 10:57 am

    No problem here, honey. Don’t worry most of the people that love your blog would find you.ReplyCancel

  • Joyce KurtzOctober 20, 2008 - 11:18 am

    Was wondering why I haven’t heard from you! I love your designs and look forward to each and every item you create!ReplyCancel

  • AnitaOctober 20, 2008 - 1:52 pm

    LOL – That’s why I LOVE using Google Reader!!! Glad to hear it was a server issue and nothing you had to worry about :-)ReplyCancel

  • Rhonda K.October 20, 2008 - 5:52 pm

    I think there was a BIG hiccup with Feedblitz lately. I have not gotten any of my normal blog message for like 3 days! I have been missing everyone! Hopefully they have gotten things fixed, I hate it when I don’t have MAIL!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Karen LOctober 21, 2008 - 8:42 pm

    sorry you were having a problem but seems like it’s all good again!! i’ve gone to reading things on google reader so I never miss!!ReplyCancel

  • Jean FitchOctober 22, 2008 - 4:02 am

    Wow Becca – I love your cards and I especially love that I still seem to be subscribed though I didn’t get the Oct. 20th entry emailed to me.

    Just to be on the safe side I went through the sign up process anyway. And there I discovered a box to be checked I’ve never seen before: ” I confirm it is my choice to subscribe to this newsletter” if yes check the box and the subscription answer came back after the second attempt (second because I hadn’t noticed the box waiting to be checked) that I was already subscribed! Yay!!

    I would hate to miss your wonderful creative talents.

    Thanks for sharing – JeanReplyCancel

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I made this card to send off for a dear friend that recently sent out a plea for help.   I hope she is reading so that she can see the card I’ll be sending to her mother. She has just been diagnosed with cancer and I wanted to find something boldy optimistic.   I will definitely be praying for her and I hope the words will give her some strength.  I’ve pulled together some scripture to tuck inside with my handwritten note.

The card is fairly straight forward.  This is the coolest paper!! The design paper has sparkly polka dots and the other deep pink piece of paper has holes in it!

ETA:  Some have asked where to get this stamp.  I purchased at Hobby Lobby however I have seen it online HERE.

Supplies:
Stamps:  Paper Inspirations – Survivor Calligraphy
Paper:  Making Memories – Sparkly Polka Dot; Creative Inspirations
Ink:   Colorbox Chalk Inks – Orchid Pastel
Accessories:  Nestabilities – Long Classic Scallop Rectangle, Prima Flowers, Dew Drop, Crystal Brad, White Brads Ribbon

Don’t forget to leave a comment for blog candy on this post sometime before noon CST on Saturday, 10/18/08!! 

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  • Christine (Craftling)October 18, 2008 - 5:15 am

    Hi, Becca.. This is a gorgeous cad, and I’m sure your friend’s mother will appreciate it.

    I hope she knows that cancer is not always a killer. I have had breast cancer twice in the past seven years and had a double mastectomy, and the first time, it took nine months to get the doctors to agree there was something wrong. No, the surgery and treatment have not been pleasant experiences, but now my prognosis is excellent. It is not going to kill me.

    It’s not great news, but I hope your friend’s mother knows that a diagnosis is not necessarily a death sentence. It is just the beginning of the fight.

    I pray that she will have the support she needs to help her get through this to the other side.

    Hugs,
    Chris xxReplyCancel

  • Kimberly EagleOctober 18, 2008 - 5:31 am

    Becca –
    This card is absolutely stunning!!! My sister (who is a survivor as well) is having a birthday this week. I just searched for tihs stamp and cannot find it in stock. Do you have any suggestions? Maybe I can find it before Chrismtas.

    You are one of my favorite blogs to visit … your style I will never ever come close to .. but you inspire me to be the best that I can be!

    Thank you for your inspiration,
    KimberlyReplyCancel

  • JocelynOctober 18, 2008 - 6:15 am

    Your cards are always so gorgeous! And the sentiments that you use are all so inspiring! Thank you for sharing your talent/creativity with us!ReplyCancel

  • NancyOctober 18, 2008 - 7:20 am

    Beautiful card, brought tears to my eyes. I start 3rd treatment for ovarian cancer this week. Would love to find this stamp to make a card for a dear friend who has had a recurrence of her breast cancer. Your creations are always beautiful, always inspirational.ReplyCancel

  • DonnaOctober 18, 2008 - 7:20 am

    Becca, this is another wonderful card. I am sure your friends mother will appreciate your thoughtfulness and caring for making her such an inspirational card. You can tell lots of love went into the making.
    TFS
    DonnaReplyCancel

  • DianeOctober 18, 2008 - 8:11 am

    Becca,
    I think she’ll love it.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • margieOctober 18, 2008 - 8:34 am

    What a beautiful and inspirational card!… a lot of heart :)
    I think that she is going to love it!

    xoxo, margieReplyCancel

  • BarbOctober 18, 2008 - 8:37 am

    A prayer for a complete recovery for your friend’s mother going up right now. I know that the card will bless her, but even more, she will find great comfort and strength in the scriptures enclosed in your card. May God bless her, strengthen her, gird her for the battle ahead, and fill her with great faith, courage, and hope.

    Your card is really beautiful Becca- outside and inside.

    BarbReplyCancel

  • stephOctober 18, 2008 - 8:58 am

    You’re an amazing woman and friend. I’m crying with joy. I hope that make sense because your love and talent. Becca, thank you for being so beautiful. Thank you so much. I am so blessed.

    I can’t find the words I need. Thank you.ReplyCancel

  • Laura (scrapnextras)October 18, 2008 - 9:15 am

    Beautiful! So soft and pretty and the sentiment is inspiring! You create everything with such elegance and class.ReplyCancel

  • DebbyOctober 18, 2008 - 9:24 am

    Another beautiful card and so inspiring. I’m sure it will be appreciated. TFS.ReplyCancel

  • Linda EOctober 18, 2008 - 9:39 am

    Wow! What a card. I think you achieved what you set out to do with this one. I’m pray it will provide hope and inspirition to the receiver. As always, your papers are amazing. (I guess that’s why you are amazing paper grace!) At first look, I pictured you sitting there with a Big Bite punching all of the holes. Can’t believe they sell it like that!ReplyCancel

  • NANCY RILEYOctober 18, 2008 - 9:43 am

    WOW! What a gorgeous design! I love the simplicity of the one rhinestone brad as the dot for the “i”. That holey paper is AWESOME! Your designs are always breathtaking, and this one is no exception!ReplyCancel

  • Cindy HaffnerOctober 18, 2008 - 10:54 am

    So inspiring Becca, beautifully done.ReplyCancel

  • DawnOctober 18, 2008 - 1:30 pm

    What an absolutely brilliant card!
    Perfect to send to your friend’s mum.

    Dawn
    xReplyCancel

  • Ann LindOctober 18, 2008 - 1:57 pm

    What a beautiful card and such a powerful message. Ann lindReplyCancel

  • DeborahOctober 18, 2008 - 3:37 pm

    Beautiful card, beautiful gesture Becca. Yours as become one of my favourite blogs to visit. Thank you for sharing so freely of your artistic gifts.ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. AthaOctober 18, 2008 - 5:39 pm

    Becca,

    Very pretty card. I am sure it will cheer her up. Best wishes to your friend’s mother, and I pray to the Lord that he will heal her completely so that her family will have her in their lives for many years to come.

    Lisa AthaReplyCancel

  • HeidiOctober 18, 2008 - 6:19 pm

    this is an absolutely beautiful card, when I see this stamp I think, well maybe- but boy, you have definately made the card come to life. I am sure that when she gets this card she will cry but it will be of its beauty!
    HeidiReplyCancel

  • jami {sgtStamper}October 18, 2008 - 7:42 pm

    So beautiful!!! That paper is cool, and I love this stamp. I’ve been wanting to get the Soldier version for a while now.
    hugs, JamiReplyCancel

  • Judith CobbOctober 18, 2008 - 9:31 pm

    Your last 2 projects have been just amazing! I am so glad I found your site. I so need to order this stamp. My Aunt who just lost her only child, a daughter last year to lung cancer has been diagnosed with mgb brain cancer (stage 4 – the worst kind).
    Thank you so much for sharing your incredible talent and inspiration with us!ReplyCancel

  • JoAnn BeachlerOctober 19, 2008 - 12:04 pm

    Beautiful card.. tfsReplyCancel

  • JanineOctober 19, 2008 - 3:43 pm

    Hi Becca!! Just got home from my niece’s buck and doe… This is simply a beautiful card.. The sentiment is wonderful and that paper is so much fun!!!
    Hope you had a great weekend.ReplyCancel

  • Kay McBrideOctober 20, 2008 - 4:26 pm

    another gorgeous card thanks for sharing. i wish i had that stamp so i could make my mother one. its really nice.
    kayReplyCancel

  • AngelOctober 24, 2008 - 6:59 am

    THis card is PERFECT for someone struggling with breast cancer. You’re the BOMB! (oh, am I dating myself?)ReplyCancel

  • Rhonda K.October 24, 2008 - 5:07 pm

    So very pretty! I just love cards that are made for Breast Cancer. They pink, the ribbons, the sentiments, they always come out so beautiful. Thanks for sharing this card. It is such an important cause.ReplyCancel

  • KarenOctober 25, 2008 - 7:50 am

    Oh my, this is absolutely beautiful. What a fabulous “sentiment”. I am a survivor, so I can really appreciate this. Must check out your link to the source. Thank you.ReplyCancel

  • Patti MartinOctober 28, 2008 - 9:49 pm

    Beautiful card. She will love it!!!!

    Hugs,

    PattiM
    (Pattie’s passion)

    I Scrap So All Moments Are Remembered!!!!ReplyCancel

  • paulaNovember 13, 2008 - 9:30 pm

    what a beautiful card!! great sentiment. the details and design are great. wonderful job and tfs.ReplyCancel
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