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Card Making Ideas by Becca Feeken using Spellbinders Shady Allure and Serendipity Stamps - The Peace of God
Good morning friends!  I thought I’d pop in to share some more oval goodness with you in the way of a landscape oriented card and some beautiful textures.   For a change of pace I reached for a rich blue and embossed with a white core paper using Spellbinders Shady Allure.  After buffing with some sand paper, the lovely texture of the embossing folder comes out and serves as the base element in my card.  On top I layered Spellbinders Fleur de Elegance and ink embossed the detail by sponging over the openings in the die template – yet another way to distinguish the detail.  My next layer, Spellbinders Labels Forty Seven is placed there just to peek out from underneath the oval from Spellbinders Oval Floral.  Just that little bit of color is enough to separate the layers.  I’ve had this lovely sentiment from Serendipity Stamps for quite some while – it’s called May the Peace of God.  It’s a fair sized stamp that fills the oval and the navy ink adds another layer of contrast!

Card Making Ideas by Becca Feeken using Spellbinders Shady Allure and Serendipity Stamps - The Peace of God (close up)
I sponged around most layers with Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink.  The final piece was an accent on the upper right hand corner of the card to add some interest – I used Spellbinders Fancy Framed Tags Four to cap off the design.    The card is 8″ x 6″

WR-Supplies
Stamps: Serendipity Stamps – May the Peace of God
Craft Paper:  Neenah Classic Crest 80 lb Smooth (Cover) – Natural White,  Colorbok Cardstock
Ink:  Fresh Ink – Navy, Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink
Dies: Spellbinders Shady Allure, Spellbinders Fleur de Elegance, Spellbinders Labels Forty Seven, Spellbinders Oval Floral, Spellbinders Fancy Framed Tags Four
Accessories:   May Arts Silk Ribbon, Button

post-header-bottomHave a wonderful, wonderful weekend friends! I’ll be back soon!

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  • MyraJune 20, 2015 - 9:24 am

    Hi Becca,
    What a lovely card! I love the colours you have used , really elegant combination. I love the stamp too. A lovely true sentiment suitable for many occasions.
    Thank you,
    Love Myra xxReplyCancel

  • Elly BooijJune 20, 2015 - 9:26 am

    Wow, what a wonderful card and beautiful vers.ReplyCancel

  • AdaJune 20, 2015 - 9:29 am

    Hello Rebecca…this is another of yours masterpiece…you made perfect bows…hugs AdaReplyCancel

  • margaret driscoll UKJune 20, 2015 - 9:50 am

    Oh Dear Becca!
    When I log on to your blog, I have to look up the Dies that I don’t have,and there are many……. I have to add them to my wish list! Else I would be without lots of essentials !LOL
    Lovely card and the Quote again is lovely, thought provoking as always!
    Take care Becca
    Love MargReplyCancel

  • KathyJune 20, 2015 - 10:09 am

    So lovely and easy to make! Thanks for showing how to layer with the embossing folder! The result is beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • ANN ROBBINSJune 20, 2015 - 10:14 am

    It seems that I am always following in Margaret Driscoll’s steps and I know she is from the UK so we probably will never meet. Just found it interesting on several occasions. Guess we both just so much appreciate your fine work Becca!
    This is so elegant and just never thought of navy blue! Love the sentiment and all the layers.
    Hugs
    Mstgane
    Ann RobbinsReplyCancel

  • Anne (UK)June 20, 2015 - 10:20 am

    Beautiful blessing and beautiful card.
    Hugs
    Anne (UK) xReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenJune 20, 2015 - 10:22 am

    HOW BEAUTIFUL BECCA! I like that little tab on the upper right hand corner too! JUST GORGEOUS!!! ;) (REALLY? My words sometimes just don’t express what I think of your WONDERFUL CREATIONS!!!!!!!;) )ReplyCancel

  • Clare WJune 20, 2015 - 11:00 am

    Really lovely Becca. I love the blue colour combo and the fleur oval inked through the die.ReplyCancel

  • DianeJune 20, 2015 - 11:01 am

    AS ALWAYS BECCA….ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL IN EVERY RESPECT !
    THANK YOU. BLESSINGS!ReplyCancel

  • CaronJune 20, 2015 - 11:53 am

    Absolutely beautiful Becca xxReplyCancel

  • BunnyJune 20, 2015 - 12:42 pm

    Very pretty, Becca.

    Also, I notice now with the blog change in order for us to leave a comment we have to put in our name/email/blog every time. Is this something new? For those of us that comment a lot it was always nice to just make the comment and those fields were already auto populated.ReplyCancel

    • Becca FeekenJune 21, 2015 - 9:30 am

      Hi there Bunny,
      I’m so sorry to hear this, you are the first to mention it and I agree, it would definitely be easier if that info repopulated. I’m curious to see if it happens to everyone. Is there anyone out there who does ‘not’ have to put their name and email each time they leave a comment? Can you let me know in your comment? I’ll be working on this to see if I can find out why or if it is intended to happen that way.ReplyCancel

  • Joyce andersonJune 20, 2015 - 1:14 pm

    Love this card. It’s message is a favorite verse of mine. You ‘ve done it again and I thank you God bless you
    JoyceReplyCancel

  • JoyceJune 20, 2015 - 4:16 pm

    I have just recently discovered your beautiful work, Becca! What a talent and true blessing you are to all of us. Thank you!ReplyCancel

  • Sonia StephensonJune 20, 2015 - 4:20 pm

    Hi Becca. Gorgeous card, I love the dies and the beautiful embossing folder. Have a lovely weekend. Hugs xxxReplyCancel

  • ChelseaJune 20, 2015 - 4:40 pm

    OOoooOOOH! What a pretty card! Love the verse, love how you have showcased it here with all of that scroll-y loveliness. Just beautiful!
    May I say once more how much I love your new site? It is beautiful, peaceful and a perfect reflection of you.ReplyCancel

  • Lynda Mellor aka Loopy Lynda UKJune 20, 2015 - 6:03 pm

    Good morning Becca, what a beautiful card so elegant!!! Bless you!!!
    Have a good one!!! Loopy Lynda xxxReplyCancel

  • Nannie AnnieJune 20, 2015 - 6:07 pm

    A beautiful card and love the quotation.ReplyCancel

  • Marilyn ClarkJune 20, 2015 - 6:34 pm

    What a stunning card. Thanks for sharing with all of your admirers.ReplyCancel

  • Linda CarsonJune 20, 2015 - 7:17 pm

    This stunning beauty will encourage someone’s day!ReplyCancel

  • RuthJune 21, 2015 - 1:20 am

    A beautiful card with a wonderful sentiment, stamped so well …..
    Thanks Becca for inspiration,
    XxRuthReplyCancel

  • Jacquie JacobsJune 21, 2015 - 2:12 am

    Morning Becca,

    Wow! So beautiful, love the embossing, it shows up so well against that gorgeous Dark Blue card. Just love the whole design, thank you for your inspiration.

    Love & hugs

    Jacquie J xxx
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  • Patricia HowarthJune 21, 2015 - 2:49 am

    Morning Becca, This card is really beautiful, I love these words and I will be listening to them this morning at Church.
    It is Father’s Day today in the UK, and I made a card for my hubby from our cat Lizzie with his favourite things on it, ie steam trains and cats, he loved it.
    Lots of love from Patricia xxReplyCancel

  • Pam (Tas)June 21, 2015 - 4:27 am

    Hi Becca lovely card for a Sunday the colours are beautiful and
    go so nice with the distress ink touch.
    Also of course there is the bow… One day I might get one right!
    Take care XReplyCancel

  • Maureen KJune 21, 2015 - 8:40 am

    Hello Becca,
    The sentiment is beautiful, and the dies show it off to perfection.
    Maureen xxReplyCancel

  • M. DuncanJune 22, 2015 - 12:26 am

    You have outdone yourself once again.
    We have been following your blog since about late 2009.
    We continue to be amazed and humbled by your strides.
    From your beginning until this last update to your blog, it is just a joy to visit every time we have the opportunity.
    LOVE, Love, LOVE the new blog design, don’t think you can out do this one. Congratulations and best wishes!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Wonderful WandaJune 22, 2015 - 7:58 am

    Thank you sweet Becca for reminding me of this timely truth.
    May you be blessed with Divine Inspiration.ReplyCancel

  • Wonderful WandaJune 22, 2015 - 8:01 am

    Yes Becca, we have to remember enter our name and email each comment time. It might be difficult to repopulate the field unless we sign into your site. :)ReplyCancel

  • Mary Dew LeeJune 22, 2015 - 2:28 pm

    Becca – your card is stunning! Thank you for using one of Serendipity Stamps’ images on such a beautiful card!ReplyCancel

  • EdithJune 23, 2015 - 10:16 am

    What a beautiful cards. Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Faulba DorsettJuly 1, 2015 - 6:28 pm

    I love the card you posted on July 1. Not only is it beautiful, but my nickname if “Fab” and people always make a comment with the word fabulous. Also, my birthday is in Sept. so what a wonderful time to maybe win this card. I thoroughly enjoy your website and have for years. Keep the beauty coming and thank you for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • LillabelleJuly 15, 2015 - 2:11 pm

    Stunning work!!ReplyCancel

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Swirl Bliss Journal Trio Tutorial by Becca Feeken - www.amazingpapergrace.com
Good Morning sweet friends!  Whew, it’s been busy behind the scenes and you’ll notice I have a new look!  So today I’m stepping out with baby steps. The change was necessary as my old theme was slowly decaying and giving behind the scene errors.  This upgrade brings many more options and with so many bells and whistles I’ll be sure to keep an eye out for glitches.  Crossing my fingers that the memory upgrade we did is enough.  One change you’ll notice is the blog has now moved to www.amazingpapergrace.com/blog/ and I have a home page now.   Make a note just to add that /blog/ at the end or just go to the menu at the top left hand side and select blog.  Yes, it will take a bit of getting used to but now I have more room to grow!!  I hope you like the change – eek, the last change to my blog was 2010!  Help me test ou the comments – let me know what you like best!

Today I thought I would share a tutorial I had previously shared over on the Spellbinders website.  Many of you were looking for the instructions, so here you go!!

Journal Trio Instructions by Becca Feeken
Swirl Bliss Journal Trio Tutorial by Becca Feeken - www.amazingpapergrace.com
Journal-Trio-Case-Graphic
Instructions:

For each of three journals complete the following steps:

Spine Cover
• Cut a 6-1/2″ x 4-3/8″ panel from cream card stock and make a light tick mark at center of long edge at 3-1/4
(See Picture 1)
• Cut/emboss S4-506 Swirl Bliss (inlaid piece only) vertically at 3-1/4″ tick mark then erase mark. (See Picture 2)
• On wrong side of cover apply 1/8″ ScorTape around inside of embossed border.
• Add Glossy Accents to filigree then place a 1-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ panel cut from Gold Foil Card stock right side down on
ScorTape. (See Picture 4)
• Turn cover right side up, using ScorPal create a score line 2-7/8″ from each edge using a ruler to keep stylus
from straying.

Flaps
• Cut/emboss two S4-505 Swirl Bliss Pocket from Gold Foil Cardstock
• With right side up score 1/8″ on outside of existing score line on left and right side of each pocket.
Fold in on three sides along score lines.
• Adhere cream panel cut 4-3/8″ x 2-1/8″ to back side of each pocket along scored edges.
(See Picture 5)
• Slip completed pockets onto front flap and back flap of book.  (See Picture 6)

Covering Book
• Trim and discard elastic from purchased journal
• Slip left side then right side into pocket on each flap and push until cover spine meets book spine.
(See Picture 7)

Journal Trio Case
• Cut cardstock to 10-3/4″ x 10″ and with 10-3/4″ edge along along top of ScorPal, score at 1″, 4″, 6-3/4″ and 9-3/4″
• Turn card stock 90 degrees and score at 2-3/4″ and 7-1/4″
• Clip along red lines on diagram then apply adhesive where shown.
• Glue long tabs towards center Stand up edge, fold up second tab the  fold in tab with adhesive. (See Picture 8)
• Cut emboss two S4-506 Swirl Bliss inlaid piece and bordering piece together. Glue to left and right side of case.
• Add ribbon around box and glue bow on the side.

Supplies:
Spellbinders S4-506 Swirl Bliss
Spellbinders S4-505 Swirl Bliss Pocket
Spellbinders® Grand Calibur® Die Cutting and Embossing Machine

Other Supplies:
Flexy Journal Mini 3 x 4.3″ 80 sheets of 74lbs white paper Hobby Lobby SkU 640227;
12 x 12 Cardstock – Cream;
Ranger Inkssentials Glossy Accents;
Gold Foil Cardstock;
ScorTape 1/8″ Adhesive; ScorPal
May Arts: White Silk Ribbon

Alrighty, that’s it for today.  Keeping my fingers crossed that all goes well, wish me luck!!
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  • MickieJune 2, 2015 - 12:20 pm

    WOW, love your new digs! And that is such a beautiful picture of you. Good luck and keep showing us all the pretties you make.ReplyCancel

  • ruthannJune 2, 2015 - 12:23 pm

    Love the new look! Beautiful! Your work is awesome!ReplyCancel

  • Barbara BruderJune 2, 2015 - 12:25 pm

    WOW your new “digs” are beautiful, love this. Thanks for all you share and I always look forward to the next post. Have a great dayReplyCancel

  • Carol WJune 2, 2015 - 12:29 pm

    It looks just beautiful, Becca! I literally gasped when the new home page opened.
    I think the browse options for the gallery (by brand, by size, etc.) are a great idea. I look forward to touring your whole site/blog and getting used to the new set0up! :-)
    And thank you for the tutorial. I love anything to do with your new dies! I might give this a try with Arched Elegance.ReplyCancel

    • Becca FeekenJune 2, 2015 - 12:35 pm

      Thank you Carol! Still so much work to do, but it’s already easier for me!!ReplyCancel

  • LydiaJune 2, 2015 - 12:37 pm

    Hi Becca, thank you for the insturctions about the Journal Trio.
    Your new site is awesome! I’m looking forward to follow it.ReplyCancel

  • Karen WeddingJune 2, 2015 - 12:43 pm

    Wow! You’re new site is amazing. Absolutely love it. Thanks for the tutorial.ReplyCancel

    • Becca FeekenJune 4, 2015 - 11:00 pm

      Karen, thanks so much!! I’m so excited – this will make things so much easier to find!!ReplyCancel

  • Lorie H.June 2, 2015 - 12:54 pm

    Congratulations on your new “digs”. So fresh and elegant looking. Thank you for sharing your gorgeous work you always give me the inspiration I need for my next project !ReplyCancel

    • Becca FeekenJune 4, 2015 - 10:21 pm

      Lorie, thank you! I’m tickled to move forward with the new design!!ReplyCancel

  • LoraineJune 2, 2015 - 1:00 pm

    Your new website is beautiful!! I love the pretty flowers.ReplyCancel

    • Becca FeekenJune 4, 2015 - 11:01 pm

      Thank you Loraine!! I’m almost embarrassed to tell you how long I hunted for exactly the right collection of flowers! It was a long time – I’m happy though, these feel like me – thanks for the kind words!!ReplyCancel

  • Joni StonekingJune 2, 2015 - 1:02 pm

    Love the new site…it is so you!

    Just checking on the instructions, as I am fairly certain the journal you use isn’t 3 x 43″….

    Welcome to your new home!
    JoniReplyCancel

    • Becca FeekenJune 4, 2015 - 10:22 pm

      Thank you Joni, I should have made that 3 x 4.3″ and thanks you your keen eye I’ve gone back and corrected it. That surely would have thrown someone for a loop trying to figure out what I meant. Thank you so much for having my back!! Thanks also for the kind words!!ReplyCancel

  • BunnyJune 2, 2015 - 1:11 pm

    What an elegant new site. It definitely suits you. Very pretty. I really like that there is a lot information on the home page. It’s easy to navigate.ReplyCancel

    • Becca FeekenJune 4, 2015 - 11:03 pm

      Music to my ears Bunny! Lots of planning and hoping everyone would like and be able to see all the information you’ll be able to get to. The design evolved because of the questions I would receive on a daily basis in email. My goal is to answer the question before it is asked!ReplyCancel

  • Pat YoudellJune 2, 2015 - 1:13 pm

    Hi Becca
    Lovely to see you back with a very clear tutorial.
    I love the new look and I am looking forward to future posts
    Pat xReplyCancel

  • KathyJune 2, 2015 - 1:13 pm

    Love the tutorial!! And the new look is Gorgeous!!! Just what i would have expected!!! Great job !!!!ReplyCancel

  • DottieJune 2, 2015 - 1:16 pm

    Love the new site! Its wonderfully thought out with a little click here there and you can find anything!ReplyCancel

  • Charlene DahlbergJune 2, 2015 - 1:17 pm

    WOW – Becca – love the new look!!! Just as long as we get to see your gorgeous projects, I am a happy camper. Really, It is so pretty. CongratulationsReplyCancel

  • Christine Harrop, Oxfordshire, UKJune 2, 2015 - 1:17 pm

    Wow! Fabulous new look Becca!! Seems okay so far so I will explore more this evening when I hava a little more time. Thanks for the tutorial too. Hugs Christine xxReplyCancel

  • ANN ROBBINSJune 2, 2015 - 1:28 pm

    Wow! Like the new look. So feminine; love the little dots, writing, flowers, how you did the gallery and just All OF IT. Beautiful job as in absolutely everything that you do – 1st. Class! I am a pretty long timer and am still excited when there is something in my INBOX from Becca!!
    Hugs
    Mstgane
    Ann RobbinsReplyCancel

    • Becca FeekenJune 4, 2015 - 11:04 pm

      Oh yes, Ann you are definitely one of my originals! Thanks for hanging in there with me – it means a lot!! Thanks for the sweet, sweet words!!ReplyCancel

  • sheriJune 2, 2015 - 1:29 pm

    Your new web-home is just beautiful. Congratulation!ReplyCancel

    • Becca FeekenJune 4, 2015 - 11:05 pm

      Thanks Sheri, I’m a happy girl. My old site was crippled and could no longer be upgraded. Forced change but I’m happy with it!!ReplyCancel

  • Judy InukaiJune 2, 2015 - 1:29 pm

    Great new look. Can’t wait until I have a bit more time to explore more. Love the journal tutorial. I always enjoy your posts. Thanks so much for sharing your talent.ReplyCancel

    • Becca FeekenJune 4, 2015 - 11:07 pm

      Judy thanks so much for the good words!! Yes come back and dig, it will be easy to find whatever you are looking for!ReplyCancel

  • BenteJune 2, 2015 - 1:46 pm

    Congrats on your new site, Becca!
    It is so beautiful – and you look fantastic on your new photo!
    I am an eager follower of your wonderful blog and love the tutorials and all the information you share with us.
    Thank you so much, and keep up the good work!ReplyCancel

    • Becca FeekenJune 4, 2015 - 11:08 pm

      Bente, thank you!! Lol, on this blog lies all the passable pictures that exist of me, haha. I’m seriously not good on the other side but I’m trying to change that. Thanks for your kind words!!ReplyCancel

  • MelindaJune 2, 2015 - 1:57 pm

    LOVE the new look of the website. I can tell you had a lot of input in it’s design.ReplyCancel

    • Becca FeekenJune 4, 2015 - 11:10 pm

      Melinda, I honestly probably drove the people who helped me to drink. I’m never picky but this time around I was nothing but picky (I loved the old site). Since I don’t change often, this may have to last a while, lol! Thanks for the kind words – I really appreciate it!ReplyCancel

  • MaryannJune 2, 2015 - 2:05 pm

    Oh my gosh Becca, your new site here is amazing and very very beautiful made. Everything looks sooo nice and it´s so great, that all is now in one place. I really like, what you´ve done here, it looks sooo great and is so easy to find your way around here now, and I´m very sure, you´ll be very pleased with it here too, no doubt about that.
    Thanks sooo much for sharing this awesome tutorial, can´t wait to give it a try, as I really loved this one too.ReplyCancel

    • Becca FeekenJune 4, 2015 - 11:12 pm

      Hey there MaryAnn. So good to hear from my travelling friend!! Thank you for the kind words – I’m excited about what’s coming!ReplyCancel

  • Sonia StephensonJune 2, 2015 - 2:08 pm

    Hi Becca. Oh wow I love your new site – looks beautiful, well done :-) Thanks for sharing your tutorial too for this gorgeous creation. Hugs xxxReplyCancel

  • Clare WJune 2, 2015 - 2:12 pm

    Like the post and love the new look blog!ReplyCancel

  • Bridget LarsenJune 2, 2015 - 2:35 pm

    I love your new home errr blog/website, it gives me a tranquil feeling and is so you. warm, comforting and calm. I come to your blog to rest and slow down and enjoy all the offerings you have.
    Have a great dayReplyCancel

    • Becca FeekenJune 4, 2015 - 11:12 pm

      Hugs Bridget, thanks for stopping by sweet friend! So glad you like my new digs!!ReplyCancel

  • Pattie JnsJune 2, 2015 - 2:44 pm

    WOW! Becca, this is gorgeous.love your knew site, and love the tutorial.
    suggestion: the words is the light pink are very hard to read for the visually impaired. Please use a different color. thanks so much. I don;t want to miss anything.
    love those new dies.ReplyCancel

    • Becca FeekenJune 5, 2015 - 4:03 pm

      Hey Pattie, I’m going to take a look at that and correct the lightest pink. Thanks for pointing that out!ReplyCancel

  • MyraJune 2, 2015 - 2:44 pm

    Hi Becca!
    Wow your new “home” is gorgeous! Thanks for the tutorial .
    Love Myra xxReplyCancel

  • CraftysusanJune 2, 2015 - 2:47 pm

    Hi Becca. Love the new look and hope it works better for you. Great project today, I love all your work. xReplyCancel

    • Becca FeekenJune 5, 2015 - 4:08 pm

      It’s much better for me already! Still more work to do, but getting there! Thanks!ReplyCancel

  • Beth NormanJune 2, 2015 - 3:04 pm

    Your new look is beautiful. I’m anxious to see what else you have in store for us. Very easy to get around, that’s for sure.ReplyCancel

    • Becca FeekenJune 6, 2015 - 8:44 pm

      Thanks Beth. I’m excited! Hopefully I can get to the new stuff soon! In the mean time, I’m itching to make some cards!!ReplyCancel

  • AdaJune 2, 2015 - 3:54 pm

    Hello Rebecca…this is a very beautiful surprise to see your new wonderful web site…I follow you every time you post your projects…i hope to find your future products also here in europe so i will buy them…best wishes…Ada your italian fanReplyCancel

    • Becca FeekenJune 5, 2015 - 4:09 pm

      Hi there Ada!
      Greeting you you in Italy! Thanks for hanging in there with me!ReplyCancel

  • Susi KJune 2, 2015 - 4:01 pm

    Fabulous new blog design, Becca! Love the stunning card scroll on the main page – I stared at it for a while before finally going to the Blog link :-) Congrats and yet again, another lovely project!ReplyCancel

    • Becca FeekenJune 6, 2015 - 8:45 pm

      Hopefully it will become second nature very soon! Thanks so much for hanging in there with me!ReplyCancel

  • Beverly BunnJune 2, 2015 - 4:02 pm

    Becca, Your new site is beautiful! I love your style and all the beautiful cards that you create. Very inspiring with the beautiful wording that you use. Thank you so much for sharing your talent and creativity with us.ReplyCancel

  • AnnamiekeJune 2, 2015 - 4:09 pm

    Your new blog is absolutely beautiful Becca.ReplyCancel

  • Marion TurnerJune 2, 2015 - 4:13 pm

    Hi Becca
    WOW this was a very nice surprise, Love your new Website, it’s BEAUTIFUL and the new Photo of you is lovely.
    Well worth the wait.
    Love Marion xReplyCancel

  • DeborahJune 2, 2015 - 4:16 pm

    Love your new look! It suits your romantic style and seems very user-friendly.ReplyCancel

  • Anne (UK)June 2, 2015 - 4:35 pm

    Oh wow, Becca! Love the new layout. It’s amazing! And thanks for the tutorial.
    Hugs
    Anne (UK) xReplyCancel

  • lorrayne ingramJune 2, 2015 - 4:46 pm

    Your new site is beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • ChelseaJune 2, 2015 - 4:49 pm

    OOOoooohhhHH! I love your new look, Becca!!! Just beautiful! And thank you for the tutorial on your lovely book set. What a great inspiration you are! Thanks a million :-DReplyCancel

  • JoyJune 2, 2015 - 4:50 pm

    The journal trio is beautiful! I love everything about the new look- my favorite thing is the light polka dot background with the hand drawn flowers.ReplyCancel

  • Lisa DugginJune 2, 2015 - 4:54 pm

    Very nice! I can tell you have been working very hard on this site. Keep it up girl! We will keep lifting you up, as you lift us up! Blessings, LisaReplyCancel

    • Becca FeekenJune 6, 2015 - 8:49 pm

      Lisa thanks for the blessing, I so appreciate it! Thank you for hanging in there with me!ReplyCancel

  • Carol bJune 2, 2015 - 5:11 pm

    Becca,
    Your new look is gorgeous. I love the colors. It’s so professional. Great job.
    Carol bReplyCancel

  • rebyaJune 2, 2015 - 5:32 pm

    This is so beautiful…you look beautifulReplyCancel

  • Kath RobertsonJune 2, 2015 - 5:54 pm

    hi Becca, just wanting to say , I’m loving this new look blog, it’s perfect…ReplyCancel

  • SethJune 2, 2015 - 6:02 pm

    Beautiful new home Becca. Congratulations!!ReplyCancel

  • CarolJune 2, 2015 - 6:05 pm

    Love the new soft, delicate look. It’s all easy to read and find things. Thanks for a beautiful start to my mornings.ReplyCancel

  • Linda RoyaltyJune 2, 2015 - 6:27 pm

    I love the new look and features. Hope things go well for you getting all of the kinks out of your new home. I always enjoy looking at your beautiful cards and other items. Thanks for sharing with us your hard work. God continue to bless you. LindaReplyCancel

  • MaureenJune 2, 2015 - 6:35 pm

    Love your new site, as well as all your projects. You are amazing!ReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenJune 2, 2015 - 6:42 pm

    OH BECCA!!!! I LOOOOOOVE your NEW LOOK!!!! The best part? Boy, is that hard to say! I LOOOOVE the FLOWERS on EVERYTHING!!! NOW, you need to come out with a flower stamp that looks like this one! ;) I DO LIKE the part where you have YOUR PRODUCTS & then the part where you broke down your galleries! FABULOUS LOOKING BLOG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;)ReplyCancel

  • Karen M. RothJune 2, 2015 - 6:50 pm

    I am totally loving the update! You should treat yourself with these marvelous updates more often, hun. You are special and definitely deserve special things.ReplyCancel

  • JulieJune 2, 2015 - 6:56 pm

    Love the new look Becca. Great idea being able to sort through all your beautiful designs.ReplyCancel

    • Becca FeekenJune 6, 2015 - 8:52 pm

      Thank you Julie!ReplyCancel

      • erniJune 11, 2015 - 6:18 am

        hallo Becca, your new site looks great, congratulations ! Love your tutorials and ideas,make me happy . hugs Erni

  • CarolJune 2, 2015 - 7:07 pm

    What a Wonderful New Look!
    This is fabulous and will make finding tutorials so much easier!ReplyCancel

  • Jean BullockJune 2, 2015 - 7:30 pm

    I love this project, Becca. Your new dies are awesome. I pinned your project.ReplyCancel

  • KathyJune 2, 2015 - 8:48 pm

    A burst of gentle color with images that truly dance on the page. At first I worried that I could np longer read your words about your muse and inspiration. As a result a tear came to my eyes with the realization that I would miss you! The I saw and read your words. You are still there! I truly love all the new options and cannot wait for the ‘coming soon’ links. However, I am so glad that I can still ‘talk’ with and get inspired by your beautiful designs! Thank you!ReplyCancel

  • Pam Miller TasJune 2, 2015 - 10:15 pm

    Hi Becca love you are back on line ! Love your new set up looking forward to some new creations. Take care stay safe XXReplyCancel

  • Leanne SJune 2, 2015 - 10:18 pm

    Love the new look…beautiful soft color with pretty flowers & a lovely picture of you.ReplyCancel

  • Anna KluytmansJune 3, 2015 - 12:49 am

    Hi Becca, I love your new Blog it looks great, it might take me some time to find my way around, but that is ok, I love the lay out on how to do the project and the instructions, I will be back, as I love coming over here, take care, Cheers Anna.ReplyCancel

  • NADINEJune 3, 2015 - 1:23 am

    MY PHOTO ALBUMS ARE IN A BIT OF A MESS AND THIS IS THE ANSWER TO MY PROBLEM. THANKS EVER SO MUCH ITS A GREAT IDEA. lOVE THE DIES YOU HAVE DESIGNED TOO. THUMBS UP FORM ME .ReplyCancel

  • Lynda Mellor aka Loopy LyndaJune 3, 2015 - 1:55 am

    Good morning Becca, I’m so glad you,’re back. I do look forward to checking your page every morning. I love your ideas, projects and everything you do. It’s like a breath of fresh air!!! Thank you once again. Have a good one!!! Loopy Lynda (UK)ReplyCancel

  • margaret driscoll UKJune 3, 2015 - 3:04 am

    Hello Becca
    What a beautiful page!
    Love it….. will look around after breakfast!
    Take care
    Love MargReplyCancel

  • Terri WJune 3, 2015 - 5:14 am

    I like the new look Becca!ReplyCancel

  • Colleen HowellJune 3, 2015 - 6:13 am

    LOVE the new site, it is now filled with all kinds of new stuff can not wait to start exploring and finding new great things.ReplyCancel

  • Susan B.June 3, 2015 - 6:52 am

    Thanks for sharing. I love your new look!ReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterJune 3, 2015 - 7:51 am

    That is just gorgeous, I bet this was a lot of work, looks great, the only thing I was thinking is when I clicked on the link from my email it took me to like an open page, and there were no post. Finally I clicked on go to top of page or something like that and it brought me to this post. I don’t know if that is what you had intended or not but I was almost ready to leave thinking you just hadn’t gotten that far and was still working on your blog, don’t know how many other people may have just left thinking there was no post.ReplyCancel

    • Becca FeekenJune 4, 2015 - 10:55 pm

      Connie, thank you so much for pointing this out! I would have assumed everything was alright there had you not said anything, so thank you! Ugh, this is gonna take some work on my part to get it straightened out. Don’t know if it’s Feedblitzes fault or mine, but I’ll research and it and will get it fixed. In the mean time, I’ll probably put instructions at the top of every post to click the blog button to get to the first post – at least until make sure all the links are right. Thank you friend, oh and thanks every so much for the sweet words!!ReplyCancel

  • Deb RobinsonJune 3, 2015 - 8:16 am

    Becca: Love the new look – It’s breathtaking. Easy to navigate. Keep sharing with the community your Gifts and Talents. Thank you. I’m still trying to “case” your ideas. somehow I’m missing the mark. Oh will I’ll keep trying.ReplyCancel

  • Patricia HowarthJune 3, 2015 - 9:31 am

    Hi Becca, Your new website is gorgeous !!! I’m loving the new look, and the tutorial is fabulous.
    Lots of love from Patricia xxReplyCancel

  • Jacquelyn AlexanderJune 3, 2015 - 10:09 am

    I LOVE your new format. Finding cards based on dies is a dream come true!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!ReplyCancel

    • Becca FeekenJune 5, 2015 - 4:18 pm

      Lol, thank you Jacquelyn. This came based on emails I get daily requesting links to old cards and older dies. I’m tickled to put this in your hands – yes, it will be easy!!ReplyCancel

  • Marcie SmithJune 3, 2015 - 10:14 am

    Wow Becca, your new digs are gorgeous!!!! It really makes navigating your site much easier. Love it and love these dies and thanks for the tutorial. Your the best.
    Hugs, MarcieReplyCancel

    • Becca FeekenJune 5, 2015 - 4:17 pm

      Marcie thanks so much!! I appreciate the encouragement! You’re the best too :-)ReplyCancel

  • TerryJune 3, 2015 - 12:45 pm

    Becca,

    The new site is Awesome, Amazing, Fabulous, Fantastic, Outstanding, Inspirational, Breath Taking! I thought the old site was absolutely the best….but this new site has taken us to a new dimension in crafting! What’s even better is that you are willing to share it all with us! We love you and what you do!ReplyCancel

  • Maureen KJune 3, 2015 - 1:32 pm

    Hello Becca,
    I like your new home. Lots of rooms to go and spend some time, I hope you are very happy here.
    Maureen xxReplyCancel

  • Earlene BostJune 3, 2015 - 7:44 pm

    Yea! So glad you’re back. The new digs look marvelous. I’m ready for the fun and gorgeousness to ensue.ReplyCancel

  • ChristineJune 3, 2015 - 7:59 pm

    Your new “home” is just lovely, and your photo is positively gorgeous. I have been busy with “important” crafting: creating a senior scrapbook and custom thank-you cards. What a wonderful surprise to stop back by your blog and see your amazing new digs!ReplyCancel

    • Becca FeekenJune 5, 2015 - 4:15 pm

      Christine, I hope all is going well with your scrapbook! Thanks for your sweet words!!ReplyCancel

  • Alicia WalkerJune 3, 2015 - 11:31 pm

    Oh my now your site is almost as beautiful as your cards.ReplyCancel

  • Lesley ThomasJune 4, 2015 - 2:31 am

    Love your new look, and well done for all your efforts, it looks really good.ReplyCancel

  • Jenny BackJune 4, 2015 - 3:54 am

    Love your new home Becca. And i’ve especially loved meeting John at last! Thank you for your continued inspiration and sometimes when the going gets tough here, i hang on to your wonderful words of promise that there are good things around the corner. Bless you Becca and congratulations on your new status at Spellbinders.ReplyCancel

    • Becca FeekenJune 5, 2015 - 4:14 pm

      Jenny, thank you. Even I don’t look back through old posts, but in pulling things together I had to delve down and have a look. It caught me a little off guard but wonderfully so. Thanks for your kind words. Yes, something good is always on the way! Bless you too!ReplyCancel

  • Susan SlaterJune 4, 2015 - 6:30 am

    I just had to say I love your new site! The photo gallery is wonderful, can’t wait to share it with my friends. Thank You!!!!!ReplyCancel

    • Becca FeekenJune 5, 2015 - 4:12 pm

      Oh Susan please do! I’d love a good word with your friends, the more the merrier!! Thanks!!ReplyCancel

  • Yvonne NicholsonJune 4, 2015 - 8:33 am

    Hi Becca,
    Love your new look but it will take time to get used to it.
    I still am not getting your blog posts any more, as I said from Feb.2015. so have to check every day if you have posted anythingReplyCancel

    • Becca FeekenJune 4, 2015 - 10:52 pm

      Yvonne, I just sent you a detailed email about this. You are showing as undeliverable. We’ll get it figured out. Let me know if you don’t get my email okay?ReplyCancel

      • Yvonne NicholsonJune 15, 2015 - 8:18 am

        I just found your reply, but did not get your e-mail. Do you want me to subscribe again, I can do that.June 15/15.
        Yvonne

  • Sarina McClentonJune 4, 2015 - 8:43 am

    The look of the site looks wonderful.
    You do not have a search tab. Please bring the search tab back. It truly was a big help.ReplyCancel

    • Becca FeekenJune 4, 2015 - 10:25 pm

      Hi there Sarina, It’s on the footer of every page :-) I agree, I could never live without a search bar. I’ll contemplate also putting it into the sidebar though. It’s so helpful that I certainly want people to be able to find it – you should not have to search for the search bar, lol!!ReplyCancel

  • WendyJune 4, 2015 - 11:25 pm

    Wow, just wow. I’m awestruck by your new blog – well worth the wait. It makes things so very simple to find! Can’t wait to see what you have up your sleeves with download and what there will be to buy! Sharing with my friends so they can visit too! Keep the ideas coming!!ReplyCancel

    • Becca FeekenJune 4, 2015 - 11:27 pm

      Wendy, thanks so much for your kind words! Definitely send your friends – the more the merrier and the community here is the nicest I’ve ever seen. They are a true blessing to me and it’s so easy to want to give back to them! Thanks for hanging in there, I appreciate it!!ReplyCancel

  • linda BoyceJune 5, 2015 - 1:37 am

    WOW Becca what a stunning new site you have pulled all the stops and its great. Super book box hope l can find some like this in uk as would love to try this ,hugs lindaReplyCancel

    • Becca FeekenJune 5, 2015 - 4:10 pm

      Thank you Linda, I’m enjoying it already – not as many hoops to jump through as the old.ReplyCancel

  • janJune 5, 2015 - 11:28 am

    Very pretty – like the layout and theme.ReplyCancel

  • Paula DJune 6, 2015 - 4:27 am

    I really love the new look of the website and blog Becca. Very YOU.ReplyCancel

  • Melissa BoveJune 6, 2015 - 7:18 am

    Love your new home Becca!! It looks great!! I need to redo my blog but I have no idea where to start and I’m scared! Lol

    Love the tutorial too!! So pretty!!

    hugs…ReplyCancel

    • Becca FeekenJune 6, 2015 - 8:59 pm

      Hugs Melissa, I so appreciate your kind words! I was paralyzed for a long time – my advice . . . just do it! Hugs sweet friend!ReplyCancel

  • Terry SucheckiJune 6, 2015 - 8:22 pm

    Becca,

    Oh how I love your new webpage. It is so you. I love your picture and the flowers. I feel like I have watched you bloom like the flowers on your new webpage. You have certainly come a long way since I first started following you. You have worked so hard and I am thrilled to watch you blossom. I wish you all the best and send you Blessings for your continued success.

    You go Girl,
    TerryReplyCancel

  • Becca FeekenJune 6, 2015 - 8:59 pm

    Thank you so much Terry!! Hugs!!ReplyCancel

  • TheresaJune 9, 2015 - 1:42 am

    Love the journal set. Took a while for me to find it using the archive search since I could not find a direct link in the newsletter. I just wish the craft stores carried the fancy spellbinder dies.ReplyCancel

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Tiny-Dancers-Giveaway
Hi there friends!  Just wanted to pop in and share the winner of the Tiny Dancers die template set that was up for giveaway.  The winner need only reach out to me through the contact tab to get me mailing info, and this darling set will be on its way.

Just a note:  After seven long years of blogging, it’s time for a little bit of clean up behind the scenes – the old blog is busting at the seams and undergoing a little bit of reorganization in the storage department.  This means Amazing Paper Grace may be sporting a maintenance screen off and on for the next day or so – or things might look whopperjawed (lol, that’s my grandma’s word ‘cept she said woppajod).  No worries!  Keep checking back – you never know – some kind of giveaway treasures might float to the surface in between putting things away!

In the mean time, this month users requested ideas on how to use Spellbinders Swirl Bliss and Spellbinders Arched Elegance.  Here’s a recap

Baby Card Making Ideas by Becca Feeken using Quietfire Design and Spellbinders Arched Elegance and Arched Elegance Pocket - www.amazingpapergrace.comArched Elegance-It’s A Girl Baby Announcement
Card Making Ideas by Becca Feeken using Spellbinders Arched Elegance - www.amazingpapergrace.comArched Elegance – Elegant Card In Four Easy Steps
WRBF-4500-2014Arched Elegance – Basket and Engagement Card
WRBF-4507-2014Arched Elegance – Box and Card Ensemble
Scrapbook Page by Becca Feeken using Spellbinders Swirl Bliss Pocket in the Amazing Paper Grace Collection - www.amazingpapergrace.comSwirl Bliss – Scrapbook Page
Dinner Table Set Ideas by Becca Feeken using Spellbinders Swirl Bliss Pocket - www.amazingpapergrace.comSwirl Bliss – Dinner Setting
Swirl Bliss Journal TrioSwirl Bliss – Covered Journal
Custom Frame by Becca Feeken using Spellbinders Swirl Bliss Pocket - www.amazingpapergrace.comSwirl Bliss – Picture Frame

Here’s some other lovely ‘must-see’ samples by great designers:

Adorning Accents – Card and Tutorial
Swirl Bliss – An Amazing Card
Arched Elegance – Stunning Candle and Card Ensemble

Last but not least a rerun in case you didn’t see it :-)

Back soon and Hugs!!

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  • Dottie DavisMay 28, 2015 - 3:20 pm

    Congratulations first of all to Lynda for the tiny dancers dies! Summer time has a way of bringing on the “cleaning frenzies!” Have fun Becca cause, to me, its just as fun to organize then we can find stuff we forgot all about! We’ve loved your creations and when the time is right I am sure we’ll see more from your art studio. Happy Cleaning!ReplyCancel

  • Sonia StephensonMay 28, 2015 - 3:20 pm

    Gorgeous creations Becca – I love your dies :-) Congratulations to Lynda, enjoy! Hugs xxxReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenMay 28, 2015 - 3:21 pm

    CONGRATS to Lynda!!! ;) We’ll be here waiting PATIENTLY for more of your BEAUTIFUL creations Becca! HAPPY ORGANIZING!!! ;)ReplyCancel

  • Barbara WilsonMay 28, 2015 - 3:22 pm

    Congratulations enjoy the die.ReplyCancel

  • Carol WMay 28, 2015 - 3:39 pm

    Yay!! This is just what I’ve meaning to search on your blog — anything to do with your beautiful Spellbinders die designs. I’m sure we can happily munch away at these recaps while you get your “housecleaning” done. Thank you for compiling the list. :-)ReplyCancel

  • Ann RobbinsMay 28, 2015 - 3:59 pm

    Congrats to the winner – lucky girl Looking forward to your return Becca.
    Hugs,
    Mstgane
    Ann RobbinsReplyCancel

  • Debbie DunhamMay 28, 2015 - 4:14 pm

    Congrats to the winner!ReplyCancel

  • MartyneMay 28, 2015 - 4:16 pm

    FELICITATIONS à Lynda…. que du plaisir de recevoir un tel cadeau…ReplyCancel

  • Anne (UK)May 28, 2015 - 5:25 pm

    Congratulations Lynda – and thank you again, Becca, for your generosity!
    I hope all goes well with the tidy up!
    Hugs
    Anne (UK) xReplyCancel

  • BunnyMay 28, 2015 - 5:27 pm

    Congratulations, Lynda. You will make people smile with your cards.

    A clean up? Well, maybe we should all do a little spring cleaning. I do love to organize.ReplyCancel

  • TeresaMay 28, 2015 - 8:17 pm

    Becca, your cards are just stunning! I always love to see your posts as the cards are SO GORGEOUS! Look forward to every one! TFS!

    Congratulations to the winner!ReplyCancel

  • Bonnie D.May 28, 2015 - 9:43 pm

    Congrats to Lynda. Happy housecleaning Becca. I’m helping my daughter move back to Michigan and once she’s here we are going to combine all our crafting supplies. We’re lucky she has a very large space we can use!!
    Smiles, BonnieReplyCancel

    • Becca FeekenMay 29, 2015 - 1:28 pm

      Safe travels Bonnie! I bet together you all will have quite the craft stash!!ReplyCancel

  • ChelseaMay 29, 2015 - 12:21 am

    Happy “Spring Cleaning”, Becca. I’ll look for you on the other side when you resurface !! Haha!ReplyCancel

  • Clare WMay 29, 2015 - 12:37 am

    Congrats to the winner. Good luck with the clean up.ReplyCancel

  • MaryannMay 29, 2015 - 1:06 am

    Big congrats to the lucky winner here, and good luck to you with the tidy up. It just has to be done some times don´t it?
    What an amazing expirience to see all these wonderful creations gathered in one place here, they´re just all sooo gorgeous and makes me look even more for these amazing arched dies, that I simply sooo adore.ReplyCancel

  • Lynda Mellor aka LoopyMay 29, 2015 - 1:24 am

    Good morning Becca, congrats to Lynda :) Good luck with the clean up
    Hey where is everyone today??? Thanks for the reminders they are just as gorgeous this time!!! Have a great day!!! Loopy Lynda xxxReplyCancel

  • SVETLANAMay 29, 2015 - 2:38 am

    Congratulations to the lucky recipients of dancers and thank you for your generosity!ReplyCancel

  • Patricia HowarthMay 29, 2015 - 3:31 am

    Morning Becca, Congratulations to Lynda on winning the beautiful dancers, enjoy your goodies.
    A lovely re-cap today, thank you.
    Lots of love from Patricia xxReplyCancel

  • ConnieJune 2, 2015 - 4:25 pm

    Hi Becca, First of all I absolutely love your new home. The layout, colors, navigation are all great. I am glad you have your own dot com name too. As always I look forward to your emails everyday even though I have yet to make one of your beautiful cards. I don’t have any spellbinders dies yet so I am just thrilled to see your creativity.ReplyCancel

  • fmgardneJune 2, 2015 - 5:02 pm

    What an elegant site!! This is so you, Becca!! Congratulations!!ReplyCancel

  • Jacquie JacobsJune 2, 2015 - 5:57 pm

    Hi Becca,

    WOW!Love the new site, though at the moment it is hard to find my way around to where to view your beautiful cards that you make, no doubt i shall soon get the hang of it but I adore your home page, stunning.

    Love it!

    love & Hugs

    Jacquie j xxx
    ReplyCancel

  • Susan HelfrichJune 2, 2015 - 6:35 pm

    Your website re-design is just beautiful. It’s truly lovely to look at…and is a perfect match for your artwork!ReplyCancel

  • Kim MacdonaldJune 3, 2015 - 3:07 am

    Your new website is amazing, just like you! Congrats xxReplyCancel

  • CarmenJune 3, 2015 - 6:52 pm

    Your new BLOG is absolutely stunning Becca,just like everything else that you do. Love, love, love it.ReplyCancel

  • Jennie BaileyJune 4, 2015 - 12:04 am

    the new look is just as beautiful as ever!ReplyCancel

  • Melissa HoffmannJune 5, 2015 - 1:39 pm

    I love, love, love the new blog. I love how we can search by the name of the die. I especially love to see what you do with the dies. You have beautiful work.ReplyCancel

  • LindaJune 6, 2015 - 5:54 pm

    Love the look of this beautiful website. Easy to navigate. Your cards are exceptionally elegant and offer inspiration.
    God has given you sure a wonderful gift which you openly share with others.
    May God continue to bless you in all aspects of your life.ReplyCancel

  • Rosy NewlunJune 7, 2015 - 10:12 pm

    Congratulations dear Becca – you so deserve all the creative expansion you wish for! I’m so happy for you! Love your blog makeover, new products and inspiration! Hugs to you ?ReplyCancel
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