Hi blog friends!! I read you loud and clear :-) With the ever so slight twisting of my arm, I acquiesced and savored some rest while I was not feeling well. Although the jury is still out, I rose to make a card but didn’t finish it up until today. Thanks so much for your feedback. While I was resting I thought of how fortunate I am. So much of my strength and passion are buoyed by the wonderful relationship I have with readers here. So on to my card. . . isn’t it cheerfully Christmas-sy? I’m using one of the sentiment from one of the December released sets at Our Daily Bread Designs called Christmas Blessings.
I shaped the bottom of my main panel using Spellbinders Grand Labels One. Then I cut a frame using Spellbinders Lacey Squares and Spellbinders Classic Squares SM. Lastly for my sentiment I used Spellbinders Rectangles SM. I haven’t used my Collar Bow (see another sample HERE) in quite some time, so I balanced out the rest of the frame with one and added leaves. Mmmm, mmmm, mmmm, those red pearls are luscious.
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Adding another card to my smallish Christmas card stash makes me smile. Have you sent yours yet?
I love the frame you made from the square nestie and the lacy square nestie….classy!
very clever!
rest my dear!
Sandra
Just beautiful, Becca! The red and white striped BG is wonderful and I love the collar bow! The lacy square frame, red pearls and pop of green, with the leaves, are perfect together! Take care of yourself.
Gorgeous!! You’ve been in my prayers, Becca. Hugs!
This is so gorgeous Becca! I wanted to offer you my heartfelt sympathy at the loss of your husband. I pray that God will continue to keep you wrapped safely in His loving arms and help you through this time.
Hugs,
Diane
Awesome card, glad your feeling better!
Absolutely breathtaking! No one would ever know you weren’t in perfect shape! Don’t overdo before you are fully recovered. I hope you feel better soon. Thanks so much for all of the inspiration you share with us!
Becca, I love the card. I am glad you are feeling better. Take care of yourself. Thanks for sharing.
Just beautiful!! I love the red stripes, they remind me of candy canes. Please take care and do not do too much. More rest is better. Your card is lovely as they always are. Thank you for sharing your talents with us all. God Bless, Linda
Glad you’re feeling better. But don’t rush it – take it easy. You’ve been through a lot. The card is absolutely luscious – good enough to eat! I must get the lacey squares nestabilities! I love that look. Take care!
Gorgeous – as always! :)
Beautiful card Becca and just so cheerful :-)
I have made mine but not yet sent them… I better hurry!
Blessings
Maxine
It’s just beautiful Becca! You are such an inspiration!
Absolutely gorgeous card! Reminds me of candy canes! Take care of yourself!
I love, love, love your card! When you combine all the things that I love -Christmas, the colour red and stripes, well, you have a winning card! It is crisp and cheery, perfect for this time of year.
Take care of yourself and blessings to you,
Cathie
WOW gasp!! This is gorgeous !!
I hope you feel a bit better soon. The cards I design when I am feeling great don’t hold a candle to the ones you do when you are not felling well.
Just popping in to say FEEL BETTER SOON!!! xo
Becca
I LOVE this card! Absolutely stunning! If I received this, it would be on display every Christmas.
I certainly hope you are feeling better, take care of yourself.
Hi Becca!
There is such a freshness to this card. I always love how you put the spellbinder frames together. The holly leaves look good under the bow.
I hope you are feeling much better.
Hugs and blessings Maz
Becca, your cards are always cheerful and bright, we are so blessed to have you in the stamping-crafting-paper-world. With many blessings to you and your family.
It’s nice to see that you are up and about again. But, please take the time you need to get back to feeling tip-top. If that means a few days more, we’ll all do well knowing that you are healing. This Christmas card is really striking!. Thanks again for sharing…..
The crisp red and white is so refreshing and of course your embelllis are the best~~
B-U-T-FUUUUUUUUUULLLLLLL!!!!!! What more can I say but B-U-T-FUL!
Jean McGee
You totally blow my mind…not only with your talent and cards but also with your strength.
this is a gorgeous card Becca,, could you perhaps give me te inside measurements of that spellbinder?
Beautiful card as always…..
So sorry to hear you are not feeling well….hope you are
better real soon.
Hugs,
Dianne
This is really pretty special. The simplicity of the red and white is truly stunning!
You might as well send this card in a frame! That is where it would end up if I received it! It is far beyond anything I could imagine creating! It is absolutely beautiful! Your work here inspires me beyond my wildest creative dreams. Thank you so very much for all you do, even when you are not feeling your best.
Please take good care of yourself!
Your card is so beautiful. And you’re right, the pearls are just the right touch!
A lovely Christmassy card, Becca! I love the idea of creating a frame with the lacey square and a plain square – very clever!
Diane x
Another beauty, Becca!!! I too love those RED pearls :o)
So happy to hear you took the time to rest – be sure you get all you need before starting in on anything tiring.
You always sound so positive, but I am sure you have down days or times.
I am still and will always be praying for you……
Big hugs, Candy
Hi Becca..
Glad your taking care of yourself..We need good people and creative ones too..like you.
So keep taking care ofyourself.
Your card is so happy and just so colorful..it’s impeccable..it all pulls together beautifully..thanks for sharing with us..
It’s always a pleasure in these troubled times to come to your place of rest and beauty…it lifts my spirits..thank you
take care and GB
pat
Fabulous card, Becca! Your creativity never ceases to astound!
Hope you’re soon feeling much better. Don’t overdo it!
Hugs
Anne (UK) x
this card is gorgeous, good to see you back :)
Awesome card as always. Great colors and dearly love the collar bow.
Rest and take care.
Christmas Blessing 4 U………
May the Glory of Christ’s birth
bring you joy and love at
Christmas time and always.
ColleenB.
Absolutely jaw dropping gorgeous!!!!~! Take care.
Glad you’re feeling a bit better and hope you don’t overdo it.
I love your card – bright, fresh and crisp! Just like the 25 to 30ish cm of clean fluffy snow that just arrived. Yeah!
I echo Edna’s comments – we are truly blessed to have you in our card-making world. You have no idea how you and your work inspires us.
And yes! My thirty Christmas cards were made and mailed by December 1. Double Yeah!
Have a wonderful day.
Good morning, Becca! This card is wonderful. I’m so glad to see the collar bow again – just a classy addition to an already great card. yes – I love the red pearls, too.
Also glad to hear that you took some time to care for yourself, too!!
Hugs
Beautiful card Becca, it reminds me of a delicious candy cane. yes those pearls are yummy. Love the whole composition. I sent my cards out yesterday. As always Becca TFS!!! :-D
Your card absolutely SHOUTS Christmas … it’s sooo beautiful, Becca.
This is lovely! I love the colors and it just looks so fresh and clean. It’s a very clever design.
Hi Becca , Glad to hear your feeling a little better. Don’t go overdoing it, take your time. Thank you for sharing your exquisite Christmas card with us today. It is so beautiful, you are the best at creating such wonderful works of art. Thinking of you Hugs x ChrisB
Hey Becca, This card is delicious! I love the feel of any color paired with white. I like it most with red or black. I find it interesting how colors can make us feel. This card makes me feel happy. Not only is it striking, but the sentiment is wonderful too. I just love your creations. I haven’t tried your bow collar yet, but I will. Maybe on the boxes with the jewelry I’m making for the girls on my list. Thanks so much for all your inspiration. I am continually amazed by your strength and your spirit! Take care, don’t do too much too soon.
Hugs, Jessica
So Cheerful and Bright!!!!!!….love it….and I have used your bow collar and I love it…..you are still my hero!!!!!!!!! Take care!!!!!
Beautiful, striking! Red and white just POP out at you. The striped paper is perfect. Your photography is so great–you inspire me. I’ve put a photo light kit on my Xmas list this year.
I love all the red and white…looks like a cheery peppermint!
BEAUTIFUL card Becca, when I seen it I red for the bloodof Jesus(after all it’s His birthday, right) then I thought peppermint anyway, it is beautiful.
Love the the RED pearls and the collar bow. You are just so inspiring yours talents and your strength.
Take care of yourself we’ll be right here praying and waiting for you.
Have a blessed day!!!
Becca!!!
This is WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YES! I LOVE the Red & White candy cane stripes!!!! I LOVE all the layers!!!! ALL THE BEAUTIFUL TOUCHES!!!!! AND I checked your other card too! WOW!!! I REALLY LIKE the lotus borderbilities!!!!
Nope, :( MAJOR REARRANGING being done around here—-haven’t gotten to my Christmas cards yet, BUT I DO know what I’m going to do!!!! :) Haven’t even gotten the Tree up yet!!! Saturday, is designated the BIG DAY!!!! (Maybe, before!)
Just as Miss G says, Take care of yourself, we’ll be right here praying & waiting for you!!!! :)
HUGS!!!!!!!!!!
Hi Becca,
Hope you’re feeling much better today.
Your card is beautiful! I love the rosette. You always come up with such wonderful new ideas that I would never think of. Very inspirational, as usual xx
Looks like a sweet candy cane. Another lovely one my dear. Take care of yourself, you remain in my prayers. God Bless!
You are such an encouragement to me!! Praying that you continue to feel better and gain back your strength!
Love the card!
Becca, this is just so elegant and beautiful!!!! I am still praying for you and hope you are feeling ALL better soon! Hugs and blessings, Sabrina
Simply beautiful!! You amaze me every time I see one of you pieces of artwork. God bless you this Christmas may he bless you with peace.
What a gorgeous frame you made using the Lacey Squares dies! Love the bright red colour on this card – TFS and take good care!
very pretty, great framing and love the bow in the middle of the flower!
Another stunning card and I still haven’t started my Christmas cards.
Got a little hiccup in my plans as I had to call 911 for my hubby yesterday and am driving him to his doctors appointment today in about an hour.
Just a little note…yesterday my cell phone was down to 1 bar @ 5:30 AM and rushing around and making calls all day from the emergency room, my cell phone lasted until 2:30 PM when our youngest son called from work.
GIVE GOD THE PRAISE.
My friend, take care of yourself and God bless.
Dear Becca, sorry to hear your are not feeling well, however I have to tell you I always look forward to your e-mails and the wonderful ideas you come up with. Everyone of your cards, without exception, are stunning! One question, when layering so many different papers on a card, what do you suggest using so as not to increase the postage. Sometimes my cards go over the postal limits and can become quite expensive when sending out multiple cards, as for Christmas.
Thanks You in advance and MAY THE GOD YOU LOVE HOLD YOU GENTLY IN HIS HANDS. Love and Hugs HM
Becca: your card is so festive. Love the stripes. Have I sent my cards yet – of course not! My plate is way to full this year and I’m running behind about a week.
OH MY! Beautiful with the pop of green!!
LOVE that Lacy Square used a a frame, Becca! Thinking of you, my friend!
Mmmmmmmm … I can just taste that card! It’s just so crisp and clean looking. As for sending out cards…I just organized my craft room (finally) and found all my Christmas stamps, cuttlebug folders…etc…so now I have to START. YIKES!
Becca, I remember seeing you on Splitcoast stampers and loving your work. Gonna join and add you to my Christmas blog.
Keep staying warm and getting rest, okay :) Will have to get an adherent jury member who can check on you to make sure you are following instructions LOL!. LOVE how you punched out the lacy nestie square for a frame on this card! Brilliant a definite case down the line. Fun striped card – makes me want a candy cane and the red half pearls are darling on the frame. Blessings to you :)
Yes, those red pearls are lucious…I love pearls. The card itself is beautiful. I am also happy to hear you took the advice of those who care about you. Thank you for keeping us in your thoughts….hugs
Love the card. Reminds me of the old fashion peppermint sticks or the puff balls. Love both of them, they just melt in your mouth.
I finished my cards 1 1/2 weeks ago. After a “tree light” drama, I just got them signed and enveloped last night. So they will be mailed today.
Glad you are on the upswing. Don’t over do it and have a relapse. I think they are harder to recover from. HUGS
Stunning card Becca. Love the the design paper and just love the amazing details.
Beautiful, fresh and vibrant! Love everything about this card. I just got this same sentiment set in the mail yesterday and went crazy making cards last night and am on my way down to the craft room to make some more now. Glad you took a break and just relaxed, you need it, stress can destroy you in a short amount of time if you don’t keep yourself fresh. Thanks for sharing!
Another gorgeous card from you Becca – I love this one – its so cheerful – it would stand out a mile from anyone elses on a shelf for sure.
Paula, Derbyshire, UK.
love the red / white combo and the collared bow. glad you rested – some! lol love ya
This is just so cheerful and Christmasy!! Love the red and white. I am definitely a traditional Christmas color kinda gal. Beautiful. Glad your feeling better.
Marcie
It reminds me of candy canes…looks so Yummy!
Keep resting and taking good care of yourself
Hugs from Canada
What a loverly card – simply dazzling Becca
Luv ya!
So cute! With those pretty pepperminty stripes I could almost lick it! Love the bow accent.
Thanks for sharing! :o)
The sharp contrast of the red with white is perfect. Love those stripes. I love the layout and the square frame. The embellishments are the perfect touch. Stunning card!
This is so festive and beautiful! So glad you took some time to rest and get to feeling better.
Beautiful!
Becca,
ALL your cards are the most beautiful that I have ever seen!
You are so kind to share with us.
Thank you so very much.
Trust that you are feeling better and always trust in the Lord. He
is the God of all comfort and understands us perfectly!