I just want to tell you that there are sweet people all around us . . . they are there and they bless us every day. During one of my dips where I wasn’t feeling so hot and I was having a daily conversation with God about exactly how to get up on my feet and hold my head high . . . out of the blue someone came into my life. Just like all of you, she spoke words of encouragement that I grasped tightly, like a lifeline. You often see her comments along with yours because as busy as she is, she stops by to say hi quite often. My sweet friend Laura Campbell of Layers of Colors dropped me this set of stamps in the mail, with amazing intuition that belies her sweet character. It’s a set that deals with encouragement. Tears of joy! I stamped a card with the set today and wanted to share the story behind it. It’s days like this that make me thankful for everything, grateful for friends! By the way, Laura is a busy Craft Product Designer and some new opportunities have opened up for her that call for some wonderful career adjustments – you can read more HERE :-) Because of this she’s put tons of stuff on clearance over at Layers of Color – you may want to check it out. Smooches Laura!!!
For the card I created a focal panel by cutting a circle from Spellbinders™ Standard Circles LG and then cutting another off center circle using Spellbinders™ Standard Circles SM. I applied some Zva Creative pearls inside the circular area.. I wanted to break up the circle a little bit so I ran a border behind them using Spellbinders™ Classic Scallop Edgeabilities. The circle is edged by some straight lace that I had on hand, and I topped the design off with a bow and cameo (you can tell I love cameo’s right?)
By the way, so many of you wanted that Prima Paper, that I promised I would have more to give away – so here’s some Blog Candy. This time it’s my favorite Prima Romantique – leave a comment on this post and I’ll be sending it to one of you picked by random.org on Monday, January 16th. Feel free to stop by each day.
| SUPPLIES I USED |
| Stamps: Layers of Color – Encouragement Paper: Prima Romantique, Coredinations Ink: Palette – Burnt Umber Accessories: Spellbinders™ Standard Circles LG, Spellbinders™ Standard Circles SM, Spellbinders™ Classic Scallop Edgeabilities, seam binding, ribbon, Bead Landing Cameo, Lace, Zva Creative Pearls |
Now remember I told you I was working on top secret stuff!! I’m so excited because it’s time for me to tell all . . . I’m going to spill the beans at midnight!! I hope you’ll come back to see what has had me mums for months! Just be sure when you come back, to read my post carefully – of course there will be prizes but you have to follow the instructions to a “T”!! Once you have your entry all squared away, I look forward to hearing what you think of the new top secret stuff!! I hope to see you later!
thank you for the chance to win this lovely Prima paper. I am wondering what is the big secret that’s going to be revealed soon!
Heaney xx
Oh Becca – this is just beautiful – I love the way you have used the Layers of Color sentiment – so soft and serene!! You work beautifully with these images – as always! Thank you for your inspiration! {{{hugs}}}
Linda LOC Design Team
Thank you too for the opportunity to win these divine papers – I can only image the beauty they would add to any card! You are very geneous! {{{hugs}}}
Hi Becca, as always an amazing card. I particularly like how you’ve used the lace to break up the sharp lines of the circles…. must try that…. it makes it look very elegant. Happy that someone made sure you had a special friend to provide you with the ‘chin up’ when you needed it most….funny how that always seems to happen. He’s there to care and look after us, if we let him.
Thank you for your daily inspiration and warm open heart.
Carol.xx
What a stunner here again Becca, and what a sweet thought of LAura to send these stamps for you. It´s so nice for a change to hear about some, who is doing something good, instead of always just hear about bad news everywhere in this world.
Thanks so much for again to share some of your gorgeous papers here. You are such a sweetie yourself and so generous always.
Have a wonderful day.
Thank you for sharing so much of yourself…your cards are stunning and inspire my papercrafting but I come to your blog as much to read your thoughts for the day…thanks for sharing your life and faith journey! (Anxious to check out your secret tomorrow!)
Very Pretty Card Becca, just love your bows. Some of mine turn out pretty good but I’m still practicing. I’ll be checking back tomorrow for your lil’ secret!
Thankful Thursday it is indeed!
This card is so amazing, and the message is just what I needed this morning. Thank you so much for brightening my day already!
Beautiful card and a really special back story! Thanks you for sharing both!
I can’t wait to see your post with the top secret projects!!!!! You are a master at using this top secret stuff!!
How wonderful to have such a special friend who was there when you needed her. A blessing!
Your card is so pretty and I love the pretty trims you used. The message is so powerful.
Thanks for sharing! :) {Hugs}
This is just gorgeous and what a wonderful idea to use the circles like this, the gems and lace are perfect for this. Beautiful card!!
Beautiful card as always.
craftymom205 at yahoo dot com
What a beautiful creation, Becca! I think all of your cards are amazing. How sweet of Laura to shower you with friendship. I can’t wait to hear what your surprise is-sounds like very good news for someone who deserves it! Thank you for the chance to win some of these gorgeous papers!
The sentiment means a lot in times of need. I sometimes forget that he renews our source of grace constantly, and there is never a shortage. All we need to do is remember it is there.
You’re in my prays, and thanks for giving us another chance at the papaer.
Glad you are feeling a little better! What a beautiful card! I love cameos. Thanks for the chance at the beautiful paper. Hugs.
So sweet of Laura!
Oh how exciting! I won’t be back a midnight- lol- but I will be back tomorrow! Beautiful card- beautiful friend!
The card is beautiful, but it is even more beautiful because of the story behind it. Thanks for sharing.
Can’t wait to see what you have been working on. All your post are beautiful.
Beautiful card and I love the scripture you used … it’s a song we have sung in church so I just had to sing it out loud after seeing your card :) Thank you for offering the candy … candy that won’t rest on my hips LOL
Such a beautiful card! I love your work and you are such an inspiration. Love the prima papers and thank you so much for the chance to win them. I hope you have a great day.
Love this card, Perfect sentiment, so very delicate and pretty, Just like you ;) Can’t wait to see what you have made tmr for the SB blog hop! Thanks for the giveaway again! Blessings.
This is stunning Becca, love how you did the circles and love those pearls and ribbon. your cards are Always so elegant.
Thanks for another chance to win some gorgeous papers. :)
Hi Becca, I know just how you feel about needing encouragement. I am so happy that you have such a nice friend. Your card is, as usual just gorgeous and the paper is so lovely. Thank you for the chance to win it. Have a wonderful day & God Bless you! Hugs Lori
This is such a stunner! Thanks for the chance to win this yummy candy.
What a lovely card and the story behind it is great too. It’s great to know that God prompts our friends to acts of kindness and ecouragement like this.
Your work is gorgeous….thank you for another giveaway.
love your creativity… card is gorgeous..and the verse is beautiful
thank you so much for a chance at some blog candy.. i have a mean sweet tooth lol
lynn
As always another beautiful card. Working on practicing my bows… Hoping one day they look like yours
Have a great day Becca
I am new to your blog and would love, love to see your ribbon stash. Your cards are so beautiful. I scrap 12 x 12 pages, but your blog inspires me to make some of these oh, so beautiful cards.
Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful is all I can say about your card!
I’m so happy to hear something kind and wonderful happened to you Becca. Friends like Laura are like finding that rare diamond on this earth, since your always giving away blog candy too your bloggers, it’s truly refreshing to hear you say a friend brought some joy and love to your soul.
Thank you for the opportunity to win that beautfiul Romantique paper.
It is wonderful to have friends around to encourage and lift us up and God always sends us what we need when we need it/them the most. This card is beautiful.
Every post you post you lift so many of us up. Your cards are the encouragement that we sometimes need to get though the day. You are a blessing to us , I am so thankful that God has given you such a talent to share .Laura Thank you for lifting Becca up when she needed it.
Beautiful as usual! I never think to cut out the center of a shape! And I love the cameo! God always knows who to send into our lives as just the right time!
Beautiful card as always. love the pretty paper and chance to win! ~Gin~
Becca……breathtaking. This is a beautiful inspiring card. I love all the elements on this card and that straight lace…..LOVE IT! But. Then again I am a bit of a lace junkie. ;) I can’t wait to read your news at midnight!!
Becca,
I hope the bad days are gone! We all have them in one form or another. Friends are absolutely the key to finding a way to better days. You know your blog followers all send good energy your way, and I’m glad you have besties who do the same.
As always, your work astounds!
This is so beautiful. I love the way your cards focus on the sentiment and have so many details. You are truly a master. Can’t wait to see what your surprise is. :)
Gorgeous card, I love the offset circle and the lace around the edge. Thanks for the chance to win!
Hi Becca, love your card and thanks for the chance to win the paper.
Will be watching for your secret. Thanks Dianne
Good morning Ms Becca,
wow, I went to the Layers of Color link and you were right…there are some great sales on her stamps. I love them!!!…so…I had to order $38 worth of her stamps…. You are such an enabler (LOL)…but thank you for directing me to her store…amazing. and as for the “spill the beans” at midnight…you can spill the beans to me right now…i can keep a secret (LOL!!!)….I am so glad you are feeling better….may Our Lord always give you the spirit of “keep giving” because you always give me motiviation to keep on crafting….God Bless
Thank you for this card! I really needed to be reminded of this verse today! Our wonderful God is so good to us. He so often brings people, a needed verse, a kind word to us at just the right time. You are a blessing to me, Becca.
You know, I really do love your cards, and you are truly talented, but what strikes me the most is, how you mention our Lord, that is what I call awesome!
Sue
I would love to win the paper…I check in with your latest work the first thing every morning as it inspires me to want to make the world more beautiful…have you ever read Miss Rumphius? In your own way, you are walking in her footsteps…keep us the fantastic work.
Becca, such a very true felt card, besides being beautiful!! I remember taking forever picking out cards in the store, as the card had to fit the person, I would take forever reading them and picking out just the right card, sure I looked at the pretty cards and such, but it was more the sentiment that caught my eye, than just the look of the card. And it seems you are of the same mind set!! One can see that so easily in your designs!!
A most wonderful card!!
Hugs
Donna
Keep your head HIGH Becca!!!!!!! :) You have A TON to be Thankful for! I think you know! YOU ARE VERY BLESSED!!!!!!!!! LOVE your SWEET card!!!!!!!! I LOVE those cameos too! :) And that LACE!!!!!!! (To die for! )
Oh Becca
this would be a wonderful Birthday gift to me…
My birthday is January 16th.
I would LOVE to win these papers……Let’s cross fingers LOL
Thanks so much for the chance to win these!
Hugs from Rio
Marcia
Such a beautiful lovely card. This is actually one of my very favorite verses. It reminds me that each day is a new beginning, filled with God’s mercy and love, a new day with no mistakes in it. How awesome He is to us. Thanks for being an encouragement with you beautiful creations.
Another beautiful card and verse. Thanks for a chance to win the papers.
Beautiful card. I’m glad you found a new friend. Thanks for sharing your life with us. Hugs, Jessica
Oh, what lovely paper!! I have seen so many cards using this paper but have never been able to find it. Thanks so much for the opportunity to win it.
I love Layers of Colors stamps and your card using this one is gorgeous! I love cameos too and this is just so pretty! Thanks for sharing! Looking forward to midnight to see what the secret exciting news is!!!! :)
What a wonderful friend! Everyone needs one like Laura. This is a lovely card Becca and the verse is great. Cannot wait to re-visit and discover your big secret!
love from Christine x
Becca, I love your work, it just makes me smile. Continuing to pray for you, I know what it is like not to feel good. I pray for your health and great encouragement and peace.
I Love the verse!! Thanks for passing that on!!! You are AMAZING!! Gorgeous work as always!!!
You are truly blessed to have such a friend! The sentiment is lovely as is your card! And the paper – gorgeous. Thanks for a second chance to win some.
Becca, as you know, your cards always “WOW” me! It sounds like you are starting to feel a little better and that’s a good thing! Thanks for the chance to win some blog candy! Can’t wait to see what your secret is!
Everything thing you do is inspiring,blessings to you today!
Hi Becca,
this has to be one of my thousands of favoutites from you.
The precious promise from the word of God is the most beautiful.
Thankful to you for this!!
Bonnie
Becca, I’m sorry you have been feeling down sometimes life puts little stumbleing blocks in our path. Just keep your eye on God and with His help and His angels he puts here on earth it doesn’t last long…..hugs and prayers. cathy
Lovely card Becca, I really enjoy all your cards. I look forward to reading them, they give me inspiration for the day. Love that prima paper, it is also my favorite thanks for the opportunity to win. May God Bless. Have a wonderful day. Cyndie
Thank you for another chance to win this wonderful Prima paper! Love this card today – so beautiful, soft and feminine. Looking forward to hearing your good news!
Such lovely inspiration are your creations! I visit your blog daily. The papers are lovely too and would love to win! Have a great day!
Becca, once again your card is so beautiful. I love your sight so much. Thanks for a chance to win the prima paper and I could you it, it would make some beautiful Valentines.
Hugs and God Bless,
Gretchen
beautiful card. it’s so wonderful to have special friends that know what you need before you do. love the chance to win the paperie paper, too.
Another fabulous card, Becca! I’m glad you have such dear friends to encourage and support you. We all need those friends in our lives, even more at some times than others. Love the pretty papers. They seem so delicate and girly!
How sweet of your friend to brighten your day like that. Some days are just so hard. Thank you for sharing your beautiful card and for the wonderful give away. I come here everyday for some of your wonderful inspiration…both in life and crafting. Thank you for being there.
Becca, that is one of my very favorite Bible Verses, and has encouraged me so many times. I have it on my screen saver, because I need to remember it. “Great is Thy Faithfulness” is also one of my favorite old songs – from that verse. Bless Laura for heeding the spirit to share with you. And thanks for giving us the chance to win that yummy paper!
This paper is so pretty and would work well fof a lot of different things – romantic valentine or wedding, birthday, frilly & lacy, heritage, etc. Thanks for the chance to win this beautiful paper!
Hi Becca,
I had never heard of Layers Of Color until two days ago and suddenly, here it is again, mentioned on your blog. It’s a new favorite for sure! And what great specials she has going now! Thanks for the chance to win some of that beautiful Prima paper! Looking forward to your big announcement at midnight ~ if I can stay awake!
Hugs to you, Barbara in South Carolina
Such a pretty card with the lacy detail. Thanks again for the chance to win blog candy also. Its also my birthday today – so winning some goodies would be wonderful!
oh so lovely and soft and romantic, i love cameos too. this card touches my heart. thanks for your generosity, the time, creativity, faith, and blog candy.
Just beautiful!!! And God know when we need that little lift !!
Here I was just admiring the paper that you used on this beautiful card and come to find out it’s BLOG CANDY!!! So excited!
Isn’t it awesom how God sends people into our lives when we need it most? It is always the right person with the very thing we need to hear. I do hope you are feeling better and I can’t wait to hear this top secret news. Beautiful card as always.
Another gem – quite literally with all those pearls, LOL. Love the colours & the cameo is a real find to finish the card off.
Gorgeous, Becca! I’d love to do something like it but I can’t figure out how you got the lace around the circle to stay flat… what trick is this? Help…
I love this sketch simple and pretty.
I am so curious for the surprise.
Lovely paper a very nice candy.
Merci
Francine
Charlotte I was asking to myself the same question.
I think she have cut all the excess? Is it the answer Becca?
Francine
I love Prima! Thanks for the chance to win! cjdempsey9 at msn dot com
Becca, this prima collection is simply gorgeous. It really reminds me of a K&Co. line that came out about 8 years ago which I loved. Gorgeous card and love the sentiment. How very sweet of Laura. I love the cameos that you have been using lately.
Marcie
Happy New Year Becca, Your cards are always astonishingly beautiful. Maybe if I had some of the fabulous Prima Paper I could do something as lovely as your creations. Thanks for a chance to win;)
Carole
I love your card as usual. It is soft, feminine and of course, pink. Would love to win the paper as it is lovely.
Becca,
You are the very best I have found anywhere at card designing. You can’t be beat. The Prima paper is so beautiful, and winning it would just be wonderful. Take care and hope you have a great rest of the year.
Cathy
WOW how pretty! Love those colors and the cameo just tops it off. Beautiful.
Your work is always amazing and this card is no exception! I will definitely check out Laura’s website. Have a beautiful day.
Barbg
Ditto to everyone—How are you feeling??? I pray for a pain free 2012 to be manifested in your life—be blessed
Beyond Measure
Tammy
What a gorgeous card! The lace is beautiful with all those pearls. What a wonderful friend to send you the encouragement needed. And you are right, she was probably guided by God’s hand. Take care and thank you for the chance of some blog candy.
Becca, your card is so stunning. Have a great day today. Thanks for the chance to win such beautiful paper.
Good Morning Becca!
Your card is beautiful…as they all are. I appreciate your willingness to share your talents and inspiration with us. Your cards are always fantastic and give me inspiration to try and make my cards just a little bit more extra special. Thank you.
LOVE those verses and glad they have touched you deep in your heart! Thanks to God who hears our every prayer and meets them in amazing ways :) HUGE (((hug))) to you :)
Becca, thank you so much for your blog. You and your creations are such an inspiration. I love this saying and I am going right out to Layers of Color from here. Thank you again, many blessings!
Hi Becca
what a fantastic and so girly card, I love the cameo too,
That verse always lifts me up and I love the song “Great is Thy Faithfulness”.. BTW, I am changing my name to random org LOLOLOL….Thank you Becca
I am so excited to hear about the big secret. You make my day I come to work and open up your site and it makes me so happy to see all the talent you have and give me an insentive to keep plugging along.
OMG!!! Those are the prettiest papers. They look just perfect for a mini album. Thanks for a chance to win them.
Becca, this card is absolutely divine, as always! (Not entering the giveaway–just wanted to tell you how sweet it is. :-})
Love the romance and delicate feeling of your card and the sentiment is such an encouraging reminder.
You never know when friendship will sneak up on us. You have a sweet friend who sent you some beautiful stamps. This sentiment is just lovely. Your card is beautiful Becca. Love how you have framed the sentiment with the bows and the very pretty lace. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-D I bet the surprise is from Spellbinders blog hop and if it is I can’t wait and see it. It’s that time of year again isn’t it.
Beautiful card. I love the papers you used. The sentiment is perfect one of my favorite verses.
God uses His people to minister to the needs of others. How thankful you should be for friends like that. I love your card. As always it is perfect in every way. Thank you for sharing.
I do not leave many comments but just know I visit you each and every day. I love your blog and have come to view you as a friend. Kim
Oh Becca! I LOVE this card. It is beautiful. I’m so glad your friend was able to be a lifeline for you. It is nice to know there are so many wonderful people out there just waiting to be a blessing to someone. As usual I’m blown away by your creativity and talent. You truly inspire me. Someday I’ll succeed in making a card ALMOST as beautiful as yours always are.
Thank you for the opportunity to win these gorgeous Prima papers. God bless you today and always.
Fran
Oh Becca what a beautiful and sweet card you have presented once again. I love your use of colors and lace and such. Of course years ago when I was cleaning out my various stashes I donated my trims and lace to a charity for special needs persons to use or sell. Today I am without those gorgeous trims and drool over your classic ideas and work.
Thank you for another treasure.
Lauren
What a beautiful card, Becca. And that is a beautiful story to go along with it. God LOVES you and wanted to give you a precious gift of love and encouragement! I just love seeing how He works!! Anyway, thank you for sharing the best story of my day so far! :)
Ok now Becca……..seriously! How many times did you get in line when the good Lord said He was going to be handing out “creativity”???? Ha,ha,haa. You are just oozing with it my dear! You are my one stop shopping “idea lady”! I find you a great teacher with a soothing voice to listen to…lucky me, lucky all of us! I love the prima papers and what the possibilities are to be done with them. Can’t wait for the secret to be out! You’ve got my full attention!
Becca, your cards are a daily source of inspiration for me. Thank you so much.
Becca: I have purchased from Layers of Color and been pleased with the product and the customer service.. I wish Laura the best in her new endeavors. You are so lucky to have such a wonderful friend. Your new creation here is lovely as always.
Laura must be an amazing friend, but if ever there was a deserving recipient of such friendship, it would have to be you!! The card you created is breath taking!!
Your card is so amazing Becca. Even more the verse is so amazing. I am grateful that you brought that verse to me this morning!
As usual, Becca, this is a gorgeous creation. God has surely blessed you with creativity ! So glad your friend sent the stamps when you needed them but sorry you were having a low time. I guess we need the lows to help us appreciate the highs, don’t we? Thank you for sharing all your beauties with us.
Oh yes, may I be in the drawing for the pretty paper?
What a lovely, touching thing for Laura to do. I can tell how much it meant to you and the best part is the blessing are passed right on back to Laura when she hears and sees the joy this has brought you.
The perfect friend always has the perfect solution – and in this case the perfect stamp set. Knowing you like she does she knew you would use them in a wonderful way. The card is beautiful Becca!
Dearest Becca,
I feel as if I have a new friend, even though I’ve only known about your blog and your fabulous cards for a short while.
I praise the Lord for who he is, and I thank him for bringing me to your site! Thank you for today’s beautiful card. Thank you for the blog candy that you offer. Thank you for your sweet spirit!
WOW!!! I love your card!! It’s gorgeous. I love that stamp also!! thanks for a chance to win some awesome eye candy.
A beautiful card, scripture verse and blog candy. What more could I want than to be the recipient of that be beautiful paper? Enjoy your creations so very much!!
Becca,
I always wondered where do you purchase the most beautiful papers. I would Lovvvveeeee to have the gorgeous stash of papers.
Thanks for the inspiration.
What a beautiful card and thanks for a chance to win some beautiful papers!!
I love these papers! Thanks for your inspiring projects and posts. I need the reminders, both to my creativity and my spirit that I get when I visit your blog. Thank you.
That paper is just yummy! I can see all kinds of cards with those papers are the base. Thanks for the opportunity to win some.
As always, Becca, you never cease to amaze me with your beautiful work…can’t wait to see what’s up next…I’ll just have to wait till midnight…Thank you so much for sharing…
Denise Trottier
Becca, thanks for sharing this story of encouragement from your sweet friend Laura. I’ll be sure to check out her site. Oh, and you have me wondering what you will be revealing?!?
It’s amazing how important people come into your life when you need them the most,I’m so happy she was able to help you out. Your creation is stunning as always Becca!
Thanks for the chance to win this fab paper! Good luck to all!
I wish I had friends like you!
Beautiful card -so dainty and feminine! Thanks for sharing that sweet story!
WOW—-I am so thankful that I discovered your blog. Truly inspiring!!!!!
Such a beautiful card. I love the way you have cut the circle off centre. Very effective.
Whatever would we do without friends; I sometimes think they are our angels of mercy. I have one that seems to know when I am down and she just calls out of the blue with lots encouragement and a strong shoulder. I thank the Lord for my dear friends.
Love this card and the verse thank you for sharing.
Love this paper and thank you for the chance to win.
Becca your talent never ceases to amaze me!! I keep pinning your blog (although why I’m not sure since I subscribe!) and all your fabulous work.
super card and love the story behind it too. hugs to you for sharing
beatiful papers. thanks for the chance to win….
This is a wonderful blog candy package! Hope I win!
What a lovely card, love the way you’ve used the lace. Beautiful quote. The Lord always sends us angels like Laura when we need them most. Thanks for the chance to win these lovely papers.
Blessings Bernie
Your friends stamps are fantastic and so true. You are right about the people who walk into your life at the times just when you need them. The blog candy is lovely. THanks Becca
I love this card….the papers and sentiment are beautiful and once again I really love the way you layer and the attention to detail is second to none. You always produce such beautiful work<3
LOL Eileen
Love that paper and want to get my hands on some of it. Thanks for offering it again. This card is drop dead gorgeous! Love everything about it. Sending you hugs.
Shirley L.
Roseville, CA
It never ceases to amaze me how answers to prayers, or help when needed, the Lord most often provides through those around us. And friends, that truly care, are a great gift from Him. Your card is beautiful, Becca. You never cease to amaze me with your creativity. I thank you for the chance to win such gorgeous paper! I’m drooling ;)…
What a lovely encouraging story of the stamp used for this beautiful sweet card. What would we do without our wonderful friends? Recently my very social hubby had major back surgery, basically on his back healing for 6 months. His friends never stopped sending cards, food, books and magazines and visiting. He has been so uplifted in their prayers, literally an army of pray warriors. We have been without such dear friends in years past and the difference is quite remarkable. They all point to the God that loves and that we are not alone. Heartfelt prayers for you, too!
Becca- the story warms my heart! You are truly blessed…guess we all are! I love your gorgeous card- the pearls are a beautiful accent.
Oh Becca, and friends!…YOU have ALL made my cry with joy from your overwhelming love and kindness today!! You are so right, Lisa Harris, I am greatly blessed in return for any little thing that I did for Becca. God does truly motivate our hearts when we give our lives to Him. And then He shows us how He multiplies a kind act to touch many…so great is His love!
THANK YOU ALL so very much for coming over to Layers of Color today and helping me empty the shelves! Enjoy those stamps! This clears the way for me to go to my next exciting adventure unencumbered. I’m stacking up designs for new stamps and other craft products that will be on the market soon. (Check out Spellbinders new dies too!) I am full of hope for this new year. Know that you have been a part of bringing me that joy! May the Lord richly bless each one of you!!
Becca, I read all the comments on this post and your friends are so right…you inspire us so often with the sweetness of your heartfelt sharing and immense talents that bring us beautiful visions of new possibilities with craft products! We’re in awe of you and so grateful and blessed to be by your side as your friends! Thank you for this post and how deeply it has touched me today…tears of joy, goosebumps and gifts!
I’m excited to hear your news and happy for the winner of another lovely selection of gorgeous papers! Your generosity is rare and treasured! Your card is as lovely as can be and another wonderful example of how your creative mind fabricates tremendous beauty!
Thank you, Becca for giving me love and great JOY that fills up my heart today!
Love, love, love your card as usual and the pearls and antique lace set off the pink so well. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to win the neat *candy*.
So awesome to see you excited about what you have been up to. Can’t wait to find out. Love your projects. So creative.
Love all of your stuff…but pink is a favorite….thanks for sharing all of your wonderful ideas with us and of course, the blog candy is sweet too!…..you’re the best!
My, this paper is so lovely, I’d love to own it!
Becca, once again a beautiful card. I like the sentiment also as it is so true. Thanks for sharing.
Ahhhhhh! Pink! Another transformation from “that’s nice” to beautiful. Background colors are not my “druthers”, but you sure did use them beautifully. Great Job! Checked out Layers of Colors and found some things. Thanx for the information. I certainly will be checking out your site come midnight. Be talking to you then.
Isn’t it wonderful to have friends that can “read” you and know when it’s time to reconnect at that very moment when you need them the most? Blessings to you Becka along with thanks for the sharing constantly of your awesome God-given talent! You are one remarkable lady! Also, can’t wait for your announcement…I love mysteries…LOL!!
Beautiful card!! It’s so difficult to understand why there have to be so many low times in our lives. But I can truly say that at those times in my life God has always sent a person or persons seemingly out of the blue to be a help and comfort to me. I will always be thankful for those people in my life who have been there for me when I didn’t think I could face another day.
OOOOOOOOOOO gorgeous papers and card Becca,
Thank you for chance to win
hugs
Gailx
Every element you have on that BEAUTIFUL card is gorgeous Becca! Those pretty papers were made to have that lace scallop around the circles of your design. The lace looks like it could have been cut using a Spelbinders die! The cameo finishes off the bow beautifully. I think if you took it away the bow would look bare now.
Are you going to be MORE famous Becca? Is that your secret? Did you write a book or something marveouls like that? What time zone are you in so I can set my clock for Midnight your time – LOL! Looking forward to your news.
Glenda
Hi Becca, Just love your card as always and cant wait to get the spellbinders scallop its on my wish list. Pray this is a good year for all
Take care. God Bless
the papers are just super – your work is really amazing
God bless you for always sharing your talent and time
Your card is so gorgeous, Becca! Laura is a sweet and thoughtful friend. Thank you for the chance to win some beautiful paper!
Hi Becca,
Another wonderful creation. I love everything that you do.
Can’t wait for your big reveal
Hugs Linda in New Zealand
Becca, thank you so much for your words of encouragement. I am so uplifted by your blog everytime I come by. Thank you sooo much.
Another of your superb cards. I look forward to looking in every day to see what your new creation is. Thank you for the chance to win the beautiful papers.
A lovely tribute to your friend, Becca. How often such people appear at our time of need! I no longer call these coincidences – but ‘Godincidences’.
You bless us so often as well. I’m so grateful that I stumbled across your blog all those years ago!
Hugs
Anne (UK) x
Hi Becca, your cards always give me a lift when I am feeling down so I understand when you say feel the same about your blog friends, thanks for the chance to win the lovely papers.
Rene from OZ xo
Hi Becca,
One more reason why you are one of my favorite designers by far!
This is a delicate,elegant, meaningful and classy card. Thanks for the inspiration!
Cariños,
María Alba Negrón
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Absolutely stunning!
Becca what an awesome card! This was one of my Dad’s favorite verses. I am off to look at Layers of Color! Thanks for another chance to win some beautiful paper!
What a very special friend, Becca! Layers of Color website is fun – another delightful place to put on my list.
thanks for sharing the new website and your car,
hugs
Becca, you continue to amaze me with your beautiful creations. I look forward to seeing what you have on your blog every day. Thank you so much for sharing with us.
Your layering is always so beautiful. You inspire me to create beautifully. Thank you for your inspiraation.
Wonderful design. I love the cameo and pearls!
Becca your artwork is truly exquisite! I discovered your blog from the Waltzing Mouse site. I love their stamps and am in awe at what you manage to create with them – you are very gifted.
Looking forward to seeing what you have made for the Spellbinders reveal tomorrow!
Thanks for the chance to win some of the lovely Prima papers – how kind of you.
Lynn x
Why O why can’t I make cards like you, Becca? Fantastic card, as usual xx :)
I’m so glad you are back to posting daily. Really missed your inspiring work. Yes, I would love to win some of this beautiful paper.
I love this verse and the card you made to showcase it is perfect. I am going to go crazy until I find out tomorrow what is your big secret! I know it will be good and I am so excited (for you).
Really missed you Becca but glad your feeling brighter. An inspiration as always. You brighten my day. x
What a beautiful card and how thoughtful your friend was to be there when you needed her! Hopefully, we can all be that friend in need some day. Can’t wait to hear about your secret stuff – sounds exciting!!
Friends often know when we need extra support and a little “pick me up”!.
Your wonderful style of elegance truly matches this wonderful sentiment,
and it really spoke volumes to me today. I can’t wait until tomorrow to
see what you have created. Thanks for brightening my day everyday!!
Looks lovely!
It’s amazing how our friends can touch our lives just when we need it!
Your card is just beautiful, a wonderful sentiment that I know I could
hold on to when I’m feeling low. Thanks for sharing, as always, I love
what you create!
Hugs,
Maryellen
Thank the Lord for friends. I don’t think a day goes by that in someway a friend doesn’t brighten my day. A quick call, a card in the mail, justing thinking about them. Just sharing a laugh with a friend somehow just seems to help chase the blues away. God seems to know just when to send them our way. My deepest wish of course is that I in some small way also brighten a day for a friend. You, my dear, always brighten my day with your beautiful creations and your thoughtful words. God Bless you.
What a beautiful card to highlight a beautiful verse! I’m so glad we have Him as our mutual friend!
Blessed indeed you are Becca, to have such a lovely friend. And what a lovely card you made with her gift too. It’s no wonder she feels so blessed herself. That sort of friendship is rare and must be cherished a lifelong time, may this be the case for you.
Thank you for the lovely candy you have offered up, a beautiful selection and a generous gift for someone again.
Take care of yourself. Hugs Linda
Oh I would love to win this paper. I love their papers. Please, please, please pick me.
this is so pretty and I love cameos too. sure would love to win some of your yummy papers thanks for the chance
Beautiful! What is that doily on there?
Another gorgeous card, the cameo is such a nice touch.
You are always so positive and encouraging so I am happy you had someone to help you like you help all of us!!! Your card is so beautiful and I love the sentiment too. Thanks for the change to win your blog candy. The person receiving this card must be very special! Thanks for all you share.
You always do such detailed work .It really shows your love of the craft.I look forward to seeing your creations at each post. It would thrill me to win the paper.
Another beautiful creations!! You lift my spirits with your beautiful creations and I am sure that is true of many others who visit you blog . I am eager to see your new Spellbinder creations tomorrow :)
So glad to hear someone was able to help you when you needed the encouragement. You always do such great work, I know all of us that read your blog really appreciate what you do and your videos.
So nice you have such a sweet friend.
Hi Becca – Laura is a treasure and a blessing, isn’t she? So glad you have ‘met’, and what a beautiful card – love that circle and the way you cut it.!!
Blessings
Maxine
This card is so elegant and beautiful. Thank you for this chance to win these beautiful papers also.
What a lovely card to compliment the wonderful story! We are fortunate to be able to reflect on how fortunate we truly are, even when it doesn’t always “feel” that way.
And we are so very fortunate to have you sharing your talents, knowledge and wonderful view of life!
Many thanks, Becca, and thank you too for the chance to win the beautiful paper!
All the best,
Sue Brailey
OMG! I love your most recent card and had a look see at the sale going on…big mistake, lol. Now I have to find some money to buy some of those beautiful stamps!
Yes, please count me in for a chance to win some of that lovely paper!
Hugs,
Beth P
It is again a beautiful card, it is elegant.
Love the prima papers. Lovely story about your friend too.
Oh, Becca, those papers are luscious. Thanks for sharing them with one of us.
Candy
Oh me, Oh my. . . .what an breath taking card. . . your card crafting skills are over the top!!! I love what you make! This is beautiful, love everything about it!!!
Thank you for sharing.
I love all of your cards. You have such a unique style and your creativity never ceases to amaze me. I too am part of a stamping group, even though I am not a true stamper yet, but I just went to Michael’s and bought some ink pads. Oh well, I knew it was going to happen sooner or later due to making cards with my creative friends. Thank you for all of the inspiration and the gorgeous cards. I love the new papers and want to be considered in the drawing.
Your cards are always beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing.
Beautiful. Thanks for the chance to win.
Beautiful, as usual! Can’t wait til midnight!!
Beautiful card and beautiful papers – I’d love to have the opportunity to be considered in the draw. Thank You Becca.
Beautiful card and beautiful papers! Thanks for sharing your amazing talent.
Gorgeous card, beautiful verse. Don’t you love those “God moments?” Can’t wait to hear your news. I hope you’re doing a crafty book, but whatever it is, many blessings for you!
Cindy
Becca, you are so great at the teasers. Does this mean I have to stay up until midnight? I can’t wait to hear what you have been keeping from us. This card is just stunning. I love the verse, cameo, bow, pearls, and gathered ribbon. Wow, your friend Laura sound just wonderful. You are fortunate to have her as a friend. I will have to check out her blog as I don’t believe I have visited yet. Thank you also for the chance to win the beautiful paper. Keep your chin up.
God bless,
Peggy Allen
Becca,
Friends like Laura are what I like to think of as our Angels on Earth. Your card is lovely. I remember seeing someone decorate a white tree and a pink tree with all sorts of Valentine’s themed ornaments. I saw this card and was thinking the recipient could use that as an ornament also…kind of the card that keeps on giving…thanks for the blog candy opportunity too-the papers are so pretty.
Just when I thought I had no energy left, you drop a secret. While I can’t stay up until midnight, I will catch you in the morning. The Prima paper is lovely. What fun that would be to play with.
Your card is lovely, as usual. I took in the sentiment .Thanks.
I can’t wait to hear your news. I know it will be as wonderful as your artistic talent. Thank you, Becca, for always encouraging all of us with your beautiful cards and projects. The card today is no exception. Hugs to you.
Becca I thought I had commented this morning, but cannot see it….
This is a beautiful card, and I love the way you have cut and used the circle.
God is so good sending Laura to you – and she is a real treasure!
Blessings
Maxine
Just beautiful as usual; you definitely have a rare gift! You’re so very fortunate to have such a caring friend and I can tell by all the comments every day that you have a lot of caring people keeping you in their thoughts and prayers; me included!
The prima papers are lovely and I would love to win some, but I consider your creations that you share with us every day are the best gifts.
Thank you so much,
Fran
An elegant and beautiful card … love the verse … your cards are gorgeous … tfs your amazing talent.
Becca, once again your card is lovely. I just loved your story that goes with it and the truth in the scripture. weare so blessed to have such a wonderful Lord!!
Gorgeous card and lovely papers. It would be so much fun to win and to create with them! Thanks for sharing!
You always manage to out-do yourself! Great job!
Dear Becca,
Very romantic card! Thanks for the chance to win the Prima Papers.
Your card is beautiful as always. Those papers are so pretty and elegant.
I will be crossing my fingers to win. (Makes it kind of hard to craft that way, though :)
What gorgeous paper.
I LOVE cameos too. Thanks for entering me in the contest for the blog candy.
So love your card.The verse really blends in with the colours, yet makes such a powerful statement.
I thought I better leave another comment here, if I should have a chance to win these gorgeous papers LOL.
I´ve just been to see your jawdropping project with the new Spellbinder dies, and I´m still totally in awe. It is so gorgeous Becca, I almost can´t find enoug words to express it. You´re an incredible artist, that´s for sure
Becca, You are Awesome! Bravo! I love your creativity! Just Beautiful!
Thanks for your Inspiration, Hun!
An absolutely beautiful card, as usual!! You’re the best, Becca!! I come to your web site to get inspired every day!
I love the look of these papers and they are not available in my area. I think Prima Romantique would also be my favorite if I can find them here. Dianne
Beautiful paper! Thanks for the chance to win.
Becca, I love the sentiment from the stamps your friend gave you, you are truly blessed to have her. I love the prima papers too and I check your blog every time you have a new project on it, I love your style, and then I spend more money, OH well, Card making is fun.
Hi Becca, Just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your card making and especially the turorials. May God bless you in all you do…. Denice
Love Love Love your stuff! I wish I could be as creative as you are………Im not so I just come to your blog everyday! Thank the Lord you were given this gift and you are willing to share it with all of us!!
This card is absolutely gorgeous!!! Thank you.
I love Prima paper and you always have such a nice selection of paper to give away!
Thank you for another chance to win.
Beautiful, lovely cameo w/ the layered ribbon, pretty pleating, wonderful verse!
Stupendous!
These papers are absolutely beautiful. But not as beautiful as you.
Wow! I just love your card! love the soft vintage colours. I recently found and started following your blog. can’t wait to see what you are working on next!!
xx
Love the vintage feel of this. Any woman would love getting it. You are God’s own creative Earth Angel. Thanks for sharing your gifts with the world.
Becca,
I love this card. Your use of the dies just amaze me. Of course this shade of pink is really near and dear to my heard.
Isn’t it azazing how the Lord puts something or someone right square in your path when you need it most”? I love that about him.
So happy for you that you have faith in God and the many friends and followers to give you that little lift when you need it! Your creations are indeed inspired by the beauty you see in the world everyday, in spite of the events that bring you down. I think of your situation often and it gives me strength. The papers are gorgeous for sure!
Love this pretty paper! I think it would make a beautiful set of notecards for a lovely gift set!
oh that paper is GORGEOUS! I love Prima paper, but I’ve never seen that before! Let me wipe up my drool before it touches that pretty paper!
My, my that paper is so pretty I can’t seem to take my eyes off it…I would be honored to have my name picked for the lucky winner!!! Thanks for your beautiful inspriration each day!
Beautiful card Becca! I love that vintage look. That sentiment brings to mind a favorite hymn called, “Great is Thy Faithfulness.” Not a bad song to have stuck in your head! That Prima Paper is oh, so pretty. It would be such a treat to win it!
Hi Becca. Thank you for the opportunity to win the beautiful Prima paper. Your card is absolutely gorgeous. You are just amazing and so blessed to design such works of art.
Hi Becca,
Wow you just get better and better with each new creation! I’m afraid I have been in a creative slump for a long time now and don’t know how to get out of it!!
I know exactly how you feel about some down days!
Thank You once again for sharing and inspiring.
Joanie
So glad that she came into your life, just when you needed her. Gorgeous card and a wonderful “back story”!
R/
Becca, I never cease to be amazed at your wonderful, wonderful card creations. Thank you many times over for them. I am disappointed if I check your blog and you do not have a new card for me to see :-) Keep up the great work that you do!
L O V E this card…..Perfect Verse and absolutely true!
Will do my best to make one —but, must do several for all my
loyal, quiet spirited mentors….they are such encouragers!
thank you so much.
Love the colours of your card. Thanks for the chance to win. Dianne
I love this paper. Thanks for the chance to win and for showing us all of your beautiful designs!
Hello Becca
Each time I visit I am in awe of your exquisite work; I have from the time I found your site (years now) I have held you as my number one mentor in cardmaking/crafting. I love your style and I am drawn to that style for myself. Thank you for your inspiration and for sharing your talents with us.
Hi Becca
What a lovely card .
Blog Candy! Yeah! Would love to win the beatiful paper…so soft and feminine. Your card is lovely of course but everything you make is beautiful. Hugs, Barbara G.
becca, i just loved your spellbinders release yesterday. thanks for the chance to win.
Wonderful papers. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Oh Becca I just llllloooovvvveeee to visit your blog, the creativity you have is amazing you are a true inspiration for me ;) thank you for the chance to win …. Kat
Romantique! What a perfect name for this romantic, antiquey assortment. Would LOVE to find that I’d won it!
Oh!! I really love these papers!
Thanks for the chance to win!
hugs
Marcia
Lovely papers. Thanks for the chance to win.
I love Prima papers and I always love the cards you make with them.
Thanks for the opportunity to win some beautiful papers!
I hope you keep getting stronger every day. So nice your friend is there for you.
I try another shut here and cross my fingers, that I´ll be lucky for once and win these gorgeous papers here. They´re absolutely stunning and thanks so much for the chance Becca.
Becca I love the Romantique papers from Prima. Thanks for the chance at the drawing. Your cards and inspiration are always so warm and beautiful…..Keeps me coming back to see what you’ve made and what it is you have to say. Thanks!!
I’ve only recently stumbled across your blog, but you have incredible designs. Thank you for sharing them! This card is gorgeous. I love the cameo, love the trims… Simply amazing.
So much going on with the Spellbinders blog frenzy I forgot to come back here each day! But today I finally remembered!!! Hope it is my lucky day. :)
More paper?! We never have enough paper! Thanks Becca!
Such a pretty card and wonderful verse. Thank you each and every day for the inspiring work you share.
Wow Becca always love the chance to win. Beautiful card, always look forward to seeing what you have created. Dianne
Beautiful paper…thanks for a chance to win this. I love looking at your wonderful cards and papercraft designs.
Still can not get over how gorgeous this card is! This is the day the Lord has made – have a wonderful Sunday Becca!
This paper is the prettiest stuff I’ve seen lately. Would love to be your blog candy winner.
love your artwork and design style. I’ve learned so much visiting your blog.
It sounds like you have a wonderful friendship there. The love you have for your crafts always shines through and gives so much joy to us all. What a generous giveaway!! Goes without saying that I am very happy to have a chance of winning them!! Thanks Becca xxx
I was just looking at your blue Birthday Blessings card, and must say, it is a beauty. After seeing what you have been doing with the Persian Motifs dies, I too am smitten! The birthday sentiment set would work so well for the cards our church makes to send our home-bound members. As always, thank you for sharing your God-given talent. You are an inspiration to all of us.
love all of the new spellbinders and what you do with them is amazing. that was so sweet of your friend to send rubber. she knows it’s a great home for it. thanks for the chance to win some beautiful paper.
Okay this is now my last chance to join inhere, so hopefully I´ll be lucky for once LOL.
Hope you´ve had a wonderful week-end Becca and maybe even made some more of your stunning creations here with these marveless new dies from Speelbinders? LOL. You are sooooooo amazing girl and I just sooo love your wonderful work. Have a great week ahead hun and lots of fun.
Just wanted to hop online and add another comment to up my chances on winning all that wonderful paper. Hope you are having a great weekend. Need to check on the new spellbinders today as well.
Love seeing what you come up with on your blog. The projects are always so wonderful and I just love to see how your creativity blossoms.
beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!!!
Absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
Your Sympathy card today is just so beautiful! You have such an amazing mind and can pull things together so perfectly. The crosses with the new Spellbinders die is gorgeous. I know your friend will love the card and will keep it forever. Thanks for sharing your ability to create such lovely cards.
Beautiful paper. Always amazing cards Becca. Dianne
DEAR BECCA LAURA IS TO YOU WHAT YOU ARE TO ME. I HAVE NEVER MET YOU, BUT THERE HAVE BEEN DAYS A NEEDED A LITTLE SOMETHING AND TGERE YOU WERE. I ADMIRE YOU FOR
MANY REASONS I LOVE ALL YOUR CARDS ETC. YOUR IDEAS ARE
FANTASTIC AND DAY AFTER DAY THERE YOU ARE THANK YOU FOR BEING SO GIVING. AND SO WILLING TO GIVE UP SOME OF
YOUR SPECIAL PAPER. WOW. GOD BLESS YOU.
CYNTHIA