So Long, Farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, Goodbye

. . . to 2010!!  Can you believe that another year has come and gone?  If you’ve been with me a while, this time last year I was in San Antonio with John in the hospital hoping to get home.  We missed Christmas with our family and our kids held down the fort while we were gone.    The months have flown by as if I were holding my breath.  Well, at least at the end of the year you can look back over the memories.  Last year I pulled together all my favorite cards from the year for a quick tour, I’d like to do that again.  So back down memory lane for 2010. . .

I hope you were able to click through to see some of my favorites for the year.  Thank you so much for helping me through it.  I pray you are a part of my coming year.


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  • Marie SellersDecember 30, 2010 - 5:19 am

    I did not discover your site until recently. I am so glad to have found you! I love your style of creativity. Your cards are beautiful. Best to you and yours in 2011.ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisDecember 30, 2010 - 5:26 am

    You can’t keep me away Becca, I’ll be back with my eyes wide open. I also come here to get my daily fix of inspiration. Wishing you a Happy and Healthy and prosperous New Year Becca. Thanks for the walk down memory lane, it has been a pleasurable trip. As always Becca TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • Lisa SchiprittDecember 30, 2010 - 5:31 am

    You are truly magic…I love every single one of the cards that you picked…Happy New Year from RI!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Margaret HightonDecember 30, 2010 - 5:34 am

    Always love your site and what you do.
    Happy New Year to you and your family, may it be a better one.
    margaret
    ukReplyCancel

  • ColleenDecember 30, 2010 - 5:37 am

    Can count on me being back. Yours is one of my very favorite blog sites to visit. I thank U 4 all the inspiration that you have given to us.
    May U have a Very Happy and Healthy New Years.

    Each moment in a day has its own value.
    Morning brings HOPE,
    Afternoon brings FAITH,
    Evening brings LOVE,
    Night brings REST,
    Hope you will have all of them everyday.
    HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011.

    ColleenReplyCancel

  • SheilaDecember 30, 2010 - 5:38 am

    Dear Becca, what a year you’ve had and you’ve been so strong throughout. When you picked your title for your blog it couldn’t have been more fitting…..you have an amazing talent and I think you are and amazing lady too! I admire you so much with what you have been through. I have a 40 yr old Special Needs daughter and sometimes feel quite ashamed the way I have my little moans about her and yet you never once complained about looking after your dear John. Your love for him and your family always shone through. God Bless you Becca and many thanks for another year of wonderful cards. I wish you and your family a peaceful and happy New Year and will definitely be here and enjoy seeing what you bring us with your talent in 2011.

    Love Sheila xxReplyCancel

  • Sue, ukDecember 30, 2010 - 5:39 am

    Lovely, lovely, lovely …. oh, and ….. lovely. What a blessing you are Becca -may you continue to know His Presence upholding you and your family in 2011.ReplyCancel

  • GillianDecember 30, 2010 - 5:46 am

    Hi Becca,
    I know this year has been a difficult one for you. Thank you so much for continuing to share your talent with us. Love all your cards. I wish you and your family all the very best for 2011. Peace, Love, Good Health and Happiness.
    Best Regards
    from GillianReplyCancel

  • Glenda BrooksDecember 30, 2010 - 5:51 am

    So much beauty in such a small space. Each and every one truly a work of art. You have so inspired me over the last year. I visit every day but rarly leave a comment. Just know I’m here every day and I am so proud of you. You have kept your faith while the tempest has blown around you and your family. May the New Year bring you and your family peace, and joy, and strength!ReplyCancel

  • Joyce across the pondDecember 30, 2010 - 5:54 am

    Goodness I thought you were leaving us!!! Glad to know you were just saying goodbye to 2010 with all it’s special memories for you.

    Live in the present
    Be grateful for the past
    Trust God for the future.

    May you experience God’s richest blessings in 2011 and beyond. Now I’m off to browse all the lovely cards.ReplyCancel

  • Joyce across the pondDecember 30, 2010 - 5:55 am

    Goodness I thought you were leaving us!!! Glad to know you were just saying goodbye to 2010 with all it’s special memories for you.
    Live in the present
    Be grateful for the past
    Trust God for the future.
    May you experience God’s richest blessings in 2011 and beyond. Now I’m off to browse all the lovely cards.ReplyCancel

  • Joyce across the pondDecember 30, 2010 - 5:55 am

    Goodness I thought you were leaving us!!! Glad to know you were just saying goodbye to 2010 with all it’s special memories for you.

    May you experience God’s richest blessings in 2011 and beyond. Now I’m off to browse all the lovely cards.ReplyCancel

  • Jeanne RamseyDecember 30, 2010 - 5:58 am

    You have truly be an inspiration to me and I admire your creativity, your strength and your committment to your faith. God Bless you Becca.ReplyCancel

  • Linda LDecember 30, 2010 - 6:05 am

    Holy cow what a stunning array of awesome creativity Becca. Happy New Year to you too and may it be a wonderful one for you and yours.ReplyCancel

  • Jessica MooreDecember 30, 2010 - 6:10 am

    wowee, what a collection- stunning! Have a wonderful new year!ReplyCancel

  • Jessica MooreDecember 30, 2010 - 6:13 am

    Becca, just wanted to let you know that after I hit the submit button, I got a fatal error sign, but my comment published anayway! I know you are trying to get those kinks worked out!ReplyCancel

  • Olga JewellDecember 30, 2010 - 6:16 am

    You are such a strong person and inspire so many to pick up and move on. May 2011 bring nothing but Blessings and the happiest of memories! God BlessReplyCancel

  • Angella CrockettDecember 30, 2010 - 6:30 am

    Praying that your new year will be full of blessings for you and your family! I know that God is with you and will continue to comfort and strengthen you in the low days and He will be with you to celebrate the happy ones too! God Bless!

    P.S. Thanks for sharing your faves….so much beauty all in one place! Mwaaaah!!!ReplyCancel

  • MickieDecember 30, 2010 - 6:34 am

    Becca, I have spent the last hour looking at your cards. There is no word to describe how beautiful all of them are, they are just outstanding. I hope to one day be just half as good as you in my artwork. You are truly blessed with so much talent girl!! Take care of yourself and may God Bless you with His many blessings throughout the coming new year.ReplyCancel

  • LorililacDecember 30, 2010 - 6:42 am

    God Bless you this Year as you Have blessed us!
    Your beautiful spirit shines thru in your craft.
    I’m happy to have found You!

    LorililacReplyCancel

  • Billie RiceDecember 30, 2010 - 6:45 am

    Good Morning Becca, it is such a delight to get up and know that your email will be here to brighten my day. I just want to say that I am so sorry for your lose and just know that the Lord knows best and that life does go on. Now as we bring this year to a close, we will have our memories and make new ones in 2011 and beyond. Continue to trust in the Lord Jesus Christ and every day will be brighter.
    Love to you and may God Bless You,
    BillieReplyCancel

  • DiAnn DensonDecember 30, 2010 - 6:47 am

    Blessed New Year to you and will see you in 2011. Love the new blog lookReplyCancel

  • chrisdDecember 30, 2010 - 6:54 am

    Wishing you and your family many happy blessings in the year to come. I’m looking forward to seeing what adventures you will be sharing with us in papercrafting.ReplyCancel

  • JeannieDecember 30, 2010 - 6:59 am

    I found your site by chance one day while looking for crafting blogs i’d say more than a year ago and I’ve been a repeat visitor ever since. I was so excited the day I won and recieved one of your blog candy giveaways and I use that punch constantly! Your cards introduced me to the wonderful world of nestabilities and I’ve been collecting them since then. Thank you for sharing your creativity! Have a happy new year!ReplyCancel

  • MarionDecember 30, 2010 - 7:02 am

    Becca,
    Looking back over your past cards, I am awe struck. Your cards are truly beauitful. You have a God given talent, and I am grateful that you share them.
    Have a Happy Healthy New Year.
    MarionReplyCancel

  • bonnie weissDecember 30, 2010 - 7:05 am

    Your style and creativity are like no others, Becca. Thank you for always sharing your talents with us and for being the inspiration that you are, to so many. I hope this new year will be filled with times and events that will leave you with wonderful memories and you will be surrounded with love.ReplyCancel

  • MaryannDecember 30, 2010 - 7:12 am

    Oh my goodness, so much beauty in one site. I´m totally in awe, when I watch all your stunning creations hun.
    It has been quite a crazy year for both of us, but I know, it´ll help us grow much stronger, and I thank you so much for your wonderful strenght that has been such a good example to all of us in so many ways.
    I really wish and truely believe, that 2011 will be the year, where everything will change for the better. I can feel it deep in my poor bones and in my soul, that it will be.
    I´ll definately be back to enjoy all your wonderful and amazing creations in the new year, that´s for sure. You´re such an inspiration to me with soo many others, and thanks so much for that hun.
    I hope, that you and all other readers here with all your families will have a wonderful New Year, and that 2011 will be the very best year you´ve all ever had. Take good care of yourself everyone.
    Big warm hugs MaryannReplyCancel

  • NancyDecember 30, 2010 - 7:12 am

    Hello my friend!
    I want to say how blessed I am to have a friend that is such an inspiration. Not just in your talent as a card maker but as a loving wife, mother and mentor. You have no idea how much your walk has affected so many. All the years I have know you you have cared for John and your 3 wonderful children and never (I mean NEVER) have I heard you complain about it being hard or your frustration or anything negative. You are always upbeat with positive words to share. I thank God for you being that person I can look up to and imulate (sp). You are truly a blessing Beck.
    May the new year find you right where God wants you to be…..in His Presence, sharing and loving as only you know how to.
    NanReplyCancel

  • Gloria WestermanDecember 30, 2010 - 7:17 am

    To see these all together like this is so amazing…..thank you for always sharing with us……I’m glad you didn’t ask us which one is our favorite….that would be to hard…..b/c they are all so beautiful……

    Happy New Year!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Karen KnegtenDecember 30, 2010 - 7:20 am

    Becca- ” The Sound of Music”–At first I thought your post was referencing the passing yesterday of the eldest VonTrapp daughter. Leesl left us at age 94.
    Your cards are stunning and I look forward to seeing what you will share in this coming year. May your memories wrap themselves around you and keep you comforted. Wishing you a blessed 2011 with good things.ReplyCancel

  • RitaDecember 30, 2010 - 7:20 am

    Becca, you could have chosen every single one of your cards from 2010 and they all would have been excellent choices. I look forward to visiting with you each and every day to see what beauty you have designed. Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us!ReplyCancel

  • JaneyDecember 30, 2010 - 7:21 am

    Becca, I loved all of your favorites when you first shared them with us and I love them again now. How you turn paper,ribbon, and pearls into stunning pieces of art is amazing = “Amazing Paper Grace”

    Thank you.

    Hugs.ReplyCancel

  • Kyle E.December 30, 2010 - 7:28 am

    OMGoodness, Becca! So many of your favorite cards are also my favorites!! Since you always inspire me to create outside the box, rest assured I will be a part of your coming year. I always look forward to checking out your blog, which just seems to get better and better! Best wishes for a blessed 2011!!ReplyCancel

  • Pam PDecember 30, 2010 - 7:31 am

    Thank you for doing a review of your favorite cards, I look forward to each and everyone of your postings, your work is truly beautiful and I am in awe with every card you do. The best to you and your family in 2011.ReplyCancel

  • Nancy KlarerDecember 30, 2010 - 7:35 am

    OMG< reading the subject line thought you were leaving us…..
    Elated that you are not going anywhere…would miss all your lovelies!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Marilyn ClarkDecember 30, 2010 - 7:38 am

    Amazing Paper Grace! May you continue to share your God given talent with us. Keeping you close in thought and prayer, God bless.ReplyCancel

  • Ann LindDecember 30, 2010 - 7:42 am

    I love your work it is always so feminine and elegant, thank goodness eye candy doesn’t have calories. Happy New Year . AnnReplyCancel

  • TeresaDecember 30, 2010 - 7:44 am

    You are just one talented woman. God has blessed you in many ways and will do so in this next year. Praying that things will be the best for you that can be. Keep it up.ReplyCancel

  • TammyDecember 30, 2010 - 7:46 am

    These are all beautiful, each and every one. I know it would be hard to choose just one or two. I pray that 2011 is a wonderful year for you, just as I know that 2010 was an extremely tough year. May God richly bless you is my prayer.ReplyCancel

  • RebekkaDecember 30, 2010 - 7:48 am

    All of them are beautiful Becca.
    Have a Happy New Year.ReplyCancel

  • Sandra ltbDecember 30, 2010 - 7:50 am

    wonderful!
    I don’t know how you picked – I think each and everyone of your cards is a treasure!
    May 2011 bring you lots of peace and joy!
    Sandra ltbReplyCancel

  • ShayDecember 30, 2010 - 8:01 am

    I have been with you the whole time. Like Jesue you could not see my face but hopefully you could feel my spirit. I know it has been a long year. I wish you comfort in the coming year.ReplyCancel

  • Pat JandacekDecember 30, 2010 - 8:09 am

    I’ll do whatever I can to make your prayers come true, especially something as uplifting and inspiring as visiting your blog every day. :) Your beautiful artwork always keeps me aspiring to make mine better and with some of your techniques there has been improvement. You are much appreciated as you can tell by the number of your ‘followers.’ A toast to a very good 2011!ReplyCancel

  • ShayDecember 30, 2010 - 8:10 am

    I have been here the whole time. Like Jesus you could not see my face but hopefully you could feel my spirit. I wish you comfort in the upcoming year.ReplyCancel

  • Pat JandacekDecember 30, 2010 - 8:11 am

    For your information, Becca, I also received that ‘fatal error’ comment as mentiioned by someone before me. I’m glad I had read the prior comment to know that it’s a seemingly benign glitch.ReplyCancel

  • SusiDecember 30, 2010 - 8:20 am

    Becca, you could have easily chosen ALL of your cards as favourites, as they sure have been my favourites through the year! I’m sure I’m not alone in saying that I look forward to your many “Amazing” creations in 2011 and thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for your inspiration. Health and Happiness to you & yours in the New Year.ReplyCancel

  • SandyDecember 30, 2010 - 8:26 am

    They are ALL such fabulous inspiration to all cardmakers. Thank you for sharing your talents!ReplyCancel

  • Jerry AmundsenDecember 30, 2010 - 8:26 am

    Thank you for sharing your talent. I wish you healing and peace in the coming year and look forward to viewing your creativity.ReplyCancel

  • Kay MDecember 30, 2010 - 8:27 am

    WOW!! Your cards are just amazingly beautiful and even though I have seen some of them before, it just warms my heart to look at them again. You are such a beautiful person and it shines through your artwork on your cards. I wish you a beautiful “New Year” after such a difficult “past” year! May God be with you!!ReplyCancel

  • Kay MDecember 30, 2010 - 8:28 am

    …and, yes, I’m still getting that “fatal error” also when I post my comment.ReplyCancel

  • ClarindaDecember 30, 2010 - 8:31 am

    I love the new layout…
    I love the review of the cards! I always see so many that I was going to try… maybe this year!ReplyCancel

  • Vicky SchmidtDecember 30, 2010 - 8:35 am

    Becca, I love to look at your cards. I want to keep this page forever.
    I admire you for your atitude for what you have been through. I like the new look of your web site.ReplyCancel

  • Jeanielou KaufmanDecember 30, 2010 - 8:38 am

    Your work has always gained excellancy. My favorite is #34…what a beauty! Your generosity in sharing your talent is such a gracious given gift to us.
    May God ever bless you and your family.
    Hugs, J’luReplyCancel

  • SallyDecember 30, 2010 - 8:39 am

    Dear Becca,
    Its been a rough year for you but your blogs are always so inspiring!
    Thank you for sharing your creativity and sending you Blessings that your New Year will be a much happier year!
    Love your new changes! All the best, looking forward to seeing what you create this year. Take Care.
    SallReplyCancel

  • MelindaDecember 30, 2010 - 8:49 am

    Stunning cards Becca! Thank you for being here & sharing your talent & creativity. Wishing you & and your family a Happy New Year.ReplyCancel

  • Carol RDecember 30, 2010 - 8:49 am

    Beautiful cards and projects. So elegant and intricate. I love them all. You are a wonderful inspiration for creativity and for the soul. Thank you for sharing your talent and have a very good New Year.ReplyCancel

  • DonnaDecember 30, 2010 - 8:52 am

    Becca – Love, love, love looking at your designs! They are certainly providing me with inspiration as I begin this new endeavor. I’m gathering supplies and am anxious for my first stamping/card making class to begin in a couple weeks. I can only hope I will be able to create something half as beautiful as what you do. I look forward to receiving your posts! Thanks for being YOU!!!ReplyCancel

  • MargDecember 30, 2010 - 8:53 am

    I have been away from your blog for a couple of weeks now and I just want to tell you that I love the new look. I also wish you many blessings in the new year. It has been hard for you.
    I do so enjoy looking at these cards from the past year and look forward to seeing your talent shine in the new year.
    MargReplyCancel

  • Jan ButlerDecember 30, 2010 - 8:54 am

    Becca, Thank you for the tour down memory lane. I’m sure the cards brought back where you were and doing at that time. I’m sure bittersweet, but you can reconnect and feel the precious moments always in your heart.
    Wishing you healing and happiness for 2011.ReplyCancel

  • christiDecember 30, 2010 - 8:54 am

    thank you so much for compiling these in one post. they were each gorgeous in their own posting and just tremendous to review. happy new year 2011ReplyCancel

  • Donna G.December 30, 2010 - 8:58 am

    Those are definitely my favorites too! You are an amazingly talented gal!

    Yes, another year has flown by…a lot of memories…AND so many more to make! Praying that the amazing grace of our Lord will carry you through this new year.

    It should be a busy one for me….my daughter, the first born, just got engaged! I am happy and sad all at the same time! It is hard to let go…I know! I let her “go” to college in 2005, then right to a job in another state in 2008, now a fiance and I am sure soon to be marriage some time in 2011.ReplyCancel

  • Elfrieda EverettDecember 30, 2010 - 8:59 am

    The best to you, I have enjoyed your work for the past two years. So glad you are a part of God’s family.
    ElfriedaReplyCancel

  • FrannieDecember 30, 2010 - 9:12 am

    Becky, you are an amazing woman. Thankyou for sharing your talent with us. Have a wonderful New Year. God BlessReplyCancel

  • Clare CurcioDecember 30, 2010 - 9:15 am

    Becca, you haven’t made a project that I haven’t absolutely loved! Your creations are just over the top feminine and exquisite!

    I asked some time ago about a tutorial on how to make the Spellbinders Snowflake Medallion 2010 3-D ornament, and was wondering if you have one yet?

    Praying for your continued success, health, prosperity, peace and comfort.

    ClareReplyCancel

  • Clare CurcioDecember 30, 2010 - 9:17 am

    I’m getting a fatal error message when I post a comment on your blog. I’ll try to copy and paste so maybe you can check into it. Then I look and my comments is posted! I dunno.ReplyCancel

  • Clare CurcioDecember 30, 2010 - 9:17 am

    Fatal error: Allowed memory size of 134217728 bytes exhausted (tried to allocate 35 bytes) in /home/amazingp/public_html/wp-content/themes/ashford/library/ashford_functions.php on line 840

    Becca, this is the error message I get every time I comment on your blog.ReplyCancel

  • SoniaDecember 30, 2010 - 9:19 am

    I always love seeing your creations. You are an inspiration both through your beautiful cards and with your faith and lovely spirit. I appreciate you. I pray the new year will bring you many days of joy and bring to mind many happy memories. Our God is so good and I know He will continue to sustain you.ReplyCancel

  • TrishDecember 30, 2010 - 9:23 am

    Happy New Year Becca! I hope 2011 is the best year yet for you. You deserve it! Thank you for all your hard work and amazing art. You are a real inspiration. *HUGS*
    Trish…..a Canadian fanReplyCancel

  • SusanDecember 30, 2010 - 9:26 am

    Hello Becca,

    There’s not one of your creations that wouln’t take pride of place in my home, each one is a masterpiece and a beauty to treasure,

    Thanks for sharing your gifted talents with us, I hope you and your family have a safe and happy new year and look forward to more of your beautiful creations

    All the very best Susan in AussReplyCancel

  • Judy CoveyDecember 30, 2010 - 9:31 am

    So glad that I found your blog a little over a year ago (maybe it’s been close to two years?). It’s unbelievable how quickly this year passed and 2011 is right around the corner. Wishing you a fantastic, and well deserved New Year and looking forward to all your inspirating creations in the coming year. Best wishes to you and your family.ReplyCancel

  • lacyquilterDecember 30, 2010 - 9:31 am

    No matter how many times I see them, they still make my jaw drop. Many blessings for a Happy New Year, Becca.ReplyCancel

  • Sabrina RadeckDecember 30, 2010 - 9:34 am

    I too thought that you were leaving us when I saw the subject heading. What a relief when I discovered you were saying good-bye to 2010! An amazing post to see so many of your wonderful, gorgeous, beautiful, fantastic, …did I say gorgeous… creations, all together! You are such an inspiration, not only in your talented creations, but in faith, inner strength, and generosity in sharing with us all.

    May the Lord continue to bless you and your family, giving you strength and healing. May joy fully return and become more abundant again in this New Year. Thank you Becca.ReplyCancel

  • Sabrina RadeckDecember 30, 2010 - 9:36 am

    Just to let you know that when I submitted my comment I received an error message.ReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenDecember 30, 2010 - 9:37 am

    GORGEOUS!!!!! GORGEOUS!!!!! GORGEOUS!!!!!! :) LOVE looking back!!! God is GOOD!!!!! “Funny,” or is it more “Amazing,” that God chooses for us what our talents are—& then we seem to find them out as we go about our lives!!!! Only God REALLY KNOWS what our TRUE POTENTIAL IS!!!!! KEEP GOING BECCA!!!!!! You’re WELL ON YOUR WAY!!!!!! AND we’re here to cheerlead!!!! :) GOD BLESS YOU & YOURS IN THE NEW YEAR!!!ReplyCancel

  • MargieHDecember 30, 2010 - 9:37 am

    Becca,
    I wish you a wonderful year in 2011! THANK YOU for all that you share…you inspire us all with that creativity and spirit of yours. Keep doing it! Hope to see you in 2011, my friend! xoReplyCancel

  • Robyn MooreDecember 30, 2010 - 9:40 am

    What an absolutely wonderful array of cards. I too visit your site daily, you are an inspiration to me and a breath of fresh air. My husband is battling stage 4 cancer, he is a trooper as your John was. I look forward to my daily escape through your website. I still keep you and your family in my prayers. I hope 2011 brings a wonderful year to you and your family.ReplyCancel

  • Debbie BDecember 30, 2010 - 9:40 am

    Becca, anything you do is my favorite! These are all beautiful and I look forward to being inspired by your beautiful creations in 2011. Have a safe and happy New Year!ReplyCancel

  • Lori mDecember 30, 2010 - 9:43 am

    Breath taking each project is so elegant and stunning, thank you for sharing all that you do.

    Blessings, Lori mReplyCancel

  • Marge R.December 30, 2010 - 9:46 am

    Thirty-six AMAZING masterpieces — TFS again!!! WOW!!!ReplyCancel

  • MarianDecember 30, 2010 - 9:49 am

    I can’t believe that there are actually a couple in there that I haven’t seen…I must have been on vacation…lol
    Thanks so much for sharing again as usual…they are beautiful and inspiring.
    May you have a Blessed New Year Becca…all the best to you and your family in 2011. I look forward to seeing more of your creations.
    MarianReplyCancel

  • Louise HDecember 30, 2010 - 10:02 am

    Wow, Becca, what beautiful projects, you should be extremely proud of your achievements :)
    Wishing you all the best for the New Year
    Louise xReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterDecember 30, 2010 - 10:13 am

    All Beautiful creations, wishing you all the best in the year ahead!ReplyCancel

  • Kay McBrideDecember 30, 2010 - 10:21 am

    becca
    love all your favorites and everything else u have done forever. havent written in a while, my apologies, get lazy but i have been following u. hope the new year treats u well. i will be in touch. keep up the good work.
    hugs
    kayReplyCancel

  • Kay McBrideDecember 30, 2010 - 10:22 am

    p.s. love everything about your new look.ReplyCancel

  • marieDecember 30, 2010 - 10:33 am

    Happy New Year and may the Lord strengthen you and give you many new joys for 2011. Your work brings joy to all of us that follow you. Would love to meet you someday!!ReplyCancel

  • sandyhDecember 30, 2010 - 10:33 am

    i just oooh’d and ahhh’d all over again! thanks for the refresher.
    best to you in the new year!
    sandyhReplyCancel

  • Barb HardemanDecember 30, 2010 - 10:42 am

    Ooooooh, myyyyyy, gooooooodness! This is like a trip to an art gallery with such beautiful cards and projects. You just keep getting better and better as time goes by. A beautiful trip down memory lane…thanks for the memories…BarbReplyCancel

  • BarbaraDecember 30, 2010 - 10:51 am

    The variety of layouts that you design is truly amazing!! I don’t think you realized how talented you are. If I only had time to visit one site in a day it would be yours ! You not only give us wonderful ideas for cards, you also lift our spirits. Nothing helps lift a person’s spirits like seeing something beautiful. I feel blessed that I found your site!!ReplyCancel

  • paulaDecember 30, 2010 - 11:00 am

    wow wow wow Becca

    all of those works of art – created in the face of adversity. I’ve had a tough year health-wise and will be glad to see the back of 2010. I’m totally in awe of the way you are able to create such stunning pieces while dealing with everything you had to deal with this year.

    Your kids myst be so proud of their mum (i’m English)!

    Wishing you health, happiness and more creativity in 2011,

    Happy New Year to you

    Paula, Derbyshire (UK). x x xReplyCancel

  • DaviDecember 30, 2010 - 11:03 am

    An amazing collection of beautiful creations. May you be blessed with peace as you begin this New Year.ReplyCancel

  • Marla H.December 30, 2010 - 11:21 am

    Wow your talent is so amazing. I cant wait to see the masterpieces you will create in the new Year!! Hope your year is happy and successfull!!ReplyCancel

  • AdelineDecember 30, 2010 - 11:29 am

    A wonderful creative year has passed but another one is coming , for sure with more amazing projects. I’m looking forward to see them.
    Thank you so much for sharing your art with us. All the best to you and your family for the coming New Year.ReplyCancel

  • LynneDecember 30, 2010 - 11:37 am

    I don’t know how you could pick favorites because everything you do is one of my favorites. Your talent continues to keep me in awe. Just when I think there is no way to have a better card, you show another one. I am also amazed and appreciative of how freely you share your ideas. Thanks for providing such inspiration. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you each day on your journey.ReplyCancel

  • ShariAKDecember 30, 2010 - 11:39 am

    Thank you for sharing this walk through your favorites — bee-yoo-te-ful!
    You are such an inspiration – you are in my prayers that you will continue to experience His peace and His joy throughout 2011.ReplyCancel

  • BerylDecember 30, 2010 - 11:39 am

    With every thumbprint I said “ooohhhh, yes, I loved that project”, come to realise I love all of your work. It is absolutely beautiful.

    May God bless you in 2011 and all of us readers with more of your wonderful creations!

    Happy New Year!ReplyCancel

  • KarenDecember 30, 2010 - 11:49 am

    Becca….your site is the first I go to every morning:-) It amazes me what you can do with with a little paper & a little “foo foo”(my speak for embellishments) I have yet to see anything I don’t absolutely love!!!ReplyCancel

  • Angela (UK)December 30, 2010 - 11:57 am

    Becca, I visit your site every day without fail (sometimes more). You are such an inspiration to us all with your beautiful creations. I wish you a very creative New Year, we’re all thinking of you – be strong xxReplyCancel

  • Kathy ODecember 30, 2010 - 12:01 pm

    What a wonderful array of beautiful creative memories! Your work is outstanding and just by looking at it, one can tell it comes from the heart!
    Wishing you all the best in the coming year! And thank you for sharing your beautiful creations and your beautiful heart!ReplyCancel

  • SuziDecember 30, 2010 - 12:02 pm

    It’s amazing to see all the beauty you created! I know it is a reflection of what is inside. Thank you for sharing yourself with so many!
    Hugz!ReplyCancel

  • TeresaDecember 30, 2010 - 12:12 pm

    your work is unbelievable. thanks for a look at all you have accomplished even while under stress. Some of us work better under pressure uh? lol.
    have a very blessed and happy New Year. . love yaReplyCancel

  • Deanna CollinsDecember 30, 2010 - 12:20 pm

    Wow! What an amazing trip down memory lane! You are absolutely the most amazing woman I have ever seen. I love everything you showed today (as well as every other thing you have ever posted) and do not think that I could even begin to pick a favorite. Your talent with paper, ink and ribbon is something I look forward to enjoying every day when I wake up! Thank you so much for being such a sharing and caring person. May the good Lord watch over you and keep you in His constant care!ReplyCancel

  • Deanna CollinsDecember 30, 2010 - 12:25 pm

    Wow! Becca I find that you are absolutely the most amazing woman I have ever “known”! Your talent with paper, ink, stamps and ribbon is my favorite thing to look forward to every day. The ones you picked out to highlight are so beautiful, but then again, so is every single thing you touch! I don’t think I could even begin to pick our my “favorite” thing from all of your wonderfully amazing presentations. I wake up every morning wondering what you will have for us today and I truly appreciate your sharing and caring spirit! May the good Lord watch over you and keep you in His constant loving care!ReplyCancel

  • Cindy LouDecember 30, 2010 - 12:42 pm

    It was a wonderful year of cards, it is surprising how many little things your cards reminded me of as our year progressed alongside yours. Thanks for the memories, inspiration, the love, laughter, sad times and most of all for me, the praising and uplifting of our Father in everything you do! Blessings into the new year as we continue this wonderful road/journey together into 2011!ReplyCancel

  • ColoradoDecember 30, 2010 - 12:44 pm

    Whew! Your subject line scared me at first! I thought you were suddenly saying goodbye! I’m so glad it is just goodbye to 2010! LOL! I’m looking forward to all the beautiful things you will bring to us in 2011! Happy New Year!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Stacy NicholasDecember 30, 2010 - 12:57 pm

    Becca,
    You do not know how much of an inspiration you are! Everyday you make me smile with your beautiful creations and Kind Words. I wish you nothing but the best for the New Year! Happy New Year to you and your Family!ReplyCancel

  • ChinnuDecember 30, 2010 - 1:01 pm

    Beautiful, just beautiful, Becca! Your creativity simply takes my breath away. I don’t know how you were able to pick favorites! Is there any way you could link the above cards to the original postings so we could remember how you made them? Thank you SO much for sharing your talent and ideas with us. Your blog is a daily “must read” for me. God Bless, and I hope you and your family have a very happy new year.ReplyCancel

  • LyneDecember 30, 2010 - 1:05 pm

    Dear Becca,

    I wish I had a sister, but a sister just like you! Someone with such talent and creativity to join me in my craft room, someone with such a beautiful soul to chat about the things that make us who we are and, someone with a kind heart like yours to nourish my heart and help me become a better person every day. I am certain that you will always have people surrounding you and supporting you in bad and good times as you deserve it for what you give others.

    LyneReplyCancel

  • JessicaDecember 30, 2010 - 1:12 pm

    I see a couple of my faves too! I certainly will be part of your next year. I always find real inspiration here,
    Happy New Year, Hugs
    JessicaReplyCancel

  • Barb P.December 30, 2010 - 1:18 pm

    What a beautiful way to end the year!! May God grant you and your family His peace and joy in the coming year, and may your memories live on forever. Thanks for your inspiration; so looking forward to your magnificient creations in the new year.

    Barb P.
    OntarioReplyCancel

  • JenDecember 30, 2010 - 1:20 pm

    I love your new blog so much easier to navigate thru, Wishing you and your family a wonderful new year!!!ReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)December 30, 2010 - 1:29 pm

    What a wonderful collection of cards and paper creations. I could look at them all day.

    I wish you and your family a happy healthy 2011.ReplyCancel

  • Kathy BohannonDecember 30, 2010 - 1:30 pm

    I have to say my tummy flipped when I saw the “so-long-farewell…” title in my email inbox! My first thought was that you were going to stop blogging! Oh, such a sweet thing to discover just the opposite. Thank you for sharing your God-given talents. You are much appreciated.ReplyCancel

  • CathiDecember 30, 2010 - 1:30 pm

    If only I could be 1/3 as talented as you are! Many blessings to you & your family in 2011.ReplyCancel

  • charleneDecember 30, 2010 - 1:35 pm

    Dear Becca,

    Thanks for all your inspiration. I’am new to your website and papercrafting. I hope to inspire others as I grow in this new found “pleasure” :)
    I was looking at your fav cards from the year and was wondering what is #18? is there a pattern for the shoe? Thank you for your sharing spirit!!! Crafters are truly giving people, I happy to be counted among them!
    “Blessing’s and Restoration” in the New Year!
    Prayer’s
    CharleneReplyCancel

  • Peggy HDecember 30, 2010 - 1:58 pm

    Thank you for sharing all your beautiful designs this last year. When i saw the title I almost cried, thinking you were saying goodbye forever! Have happy New Year in 2011. Blessings to your family!ReplyCancel

  • CathyDecember 30, 2010 - 2:14 pm

    One is more beautiful than the other. I don’t know how you do it?! Thank you for another year of inspiration! May 2011 be a year of healing for you.ReplyCancel

  • Sue from OregonDecember 30, 2010 - 3:25 pm

    Whew…such lovelies. Always an inspiration Becca!ReplyCancel

  • Cindy JohnsonDecember 30, 2010 - 3:28 pm

    your work is completely stunningReplyCancel

  • CharlieDKDecember 30, 2010 - 3:30 pm

    To you and your family 2011 will be a different year – no doubt about that – but I truly hope it will also be a good year – a happy hear – and a year where you can look back at all your lovely memories together. All the best from me here in Denmark to you and your family. Hugs CharlieDK who will come back often and enjoy your beautiful work …ReplyCancel

  • Linda ClarkDecember 30, 2010 - 3:30 pm

    All of your “memory projects” are just beautiful. You have inspired me to get outside of the box and try some of your projects. Granted most of them do not look as wonderful as yours but you have given me the confidence to try. Thank You for the inspirations. I think, of all the items you have for this year, I truly love the last ornament. How did you make it? Did you cut multiple bulbs and glue them together? It is simply Amazing!!! Thanks for sharing. LindaReplyCancel

  • JeanDecember 30, 2010 - 3:46 pm

    How awesome! Such a variety of projects and all of them are beautiful.
    You are so talented and thank you for sharing that with us.ReplyCancel

  • MarieDecember 30, 2010 - 4:03 pm

    Hello Becca,

    Thanks for the memories, every single one of them is beautiful!!

    I would like to wish you and your family a much happier 2011. Things will never be the same without your beloved John, I know. But I hope that knowing you have so many cyber friends and followers supporting you, will help you through.

    Thinking of you xxReplyCancel

  • carolineDecember 30, 2010 - 4:18 pm

    You never cease to amaze me. I always enjoy your creations.
    Happy New Year.ReplyCancel

  • GermaineDecember 30, 2010 - 5:21 pm

    Thank you to you Becca, its been a real fun journey following your blog and all the inspiration you have given me! God Bless you and your family and give you all the love and happiness for the coming year! Hugs always! GReplyCancel

  • Lorie B.December 30, 2010 - 5:43 pm

    Becca,
    You are truly an amazing artist with your creations. Thank you for being so generous in sharing how you make them, and with your wonderful pictures. I look forward to the new treasures that you make in the coming year! Have a blessed new year!
    Many hugs,
    LorieReplyCancel

  • Judy L RozemaDecember 30, 2010 - 5:44 pm

    You do beautiful work Becca I just love to see it!! May God bless and be with you as you go into this New Year on a different journey with out your beloved John.ReplyCancel

  • jean wilsonDecember 30, 2010 - 5:56 pm

    Becca everything you make is so beautiful! Thanks for sharing your talents with us! Happy, healthy 2011.ReplyCancel

  • Debbie BDecember 30, 2010 - 6:06 pm

    Becca,
    Your cards are beautiful!
    You have been through alot but God is there and you will one day be happy again. You do not see John but he is watching over you. You are a strong person and 2011 will be a good year for you and your family.

    Debbie BReplyCancel

  • Linda S. in NEDecember 30, 2010 - 6:13 pm

    Add my name to the list of those who first thought you were leaving us. No, No.!! Quite the beautiful collection, Becca. May Peace be yours in the coming year. Linda S. in NEReplyCancel

  • Debbie NelsonDecember 30, 2010 - 6:18 pm

    Thank you for sharing your gorgeous cards..I always look forward to seeing your creations! I hope the New Year brings you peace and happiness!ReplyCancel

  • Saundra GroseDecember 30, 2010 - 6:31 pm

    You are the most incredible cardmaker I have ever seen; you work in unbelievable!!! I have told so many people about your website; you are so inspiring.

    Many blessing for the coming year.ReplyCancel

  • BarbaraDecember 30, 2010 - 6:38 pm

    I don’t do much stamping but love looking at all you do. I wish you a Happy New Year. I know it will be hard. As I say to people it doesn’t get easier just different.
    BarbaraReplyCancel

  • LisaDecember 30, 2010 - 7:18 pm

    Hey Girlie~ Yes all of those are my favorites out of all the websites I visit. The color and detail and the bows! are fantastic. You are my favorite, too. Luv you Becca and Happy New Year.ReplyCancel

  • AnneDecember 30, 2010 - 7:39 pm

    What a scare, Becca! I couldn’t do without my daily fix of beauty from your blog. Long may it continue!

    Hugs
    Anne (UK) xReplyCancel

  • amyDecember 30, 2010 - 7:46 pm

    Your creations and spirit are such a beautiful inspiration. I am grateful for coming across your site. Blessings to you and your loved ones in this New Year.ReplyCancel

  • NancyDecember 30, 2010 - 7:49 pm

    Becca,

    I just wanted to let you know that your work is the most beautiful I have ever seen. Thank you for sharing with us!!! I know this has been a hard year for you, I too lost my husband around the holidays, it has been 3 years but I know that God is with us at this difficult time! Keep up the beautiful work!
    God Bless youReplyCancel

  • Candy MillsDecember 30, 2010 - 9:08 pm

    Ahhh Becca!
    Such beautiful memories!
    Thank you.
    May the Lord Bless You in the year 2011.
    Hugs, CandyReplyCancel

  • Myra GarrisonDecember 30, 2010 - 9:21 pm

    Can you tell me if I can get a copy of the instructions for the ornament at the end of your post. It is green and cream with charms. That is beautiful. I still need to get a couple of Christmas presents completed for our late Christmas friends. I would love to give them an ornament. It is absolutely beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful ideas. Where do you get your scripture stamps. Love those.

    HAPPY NEW YEAR.ReplyCancel

  • MarianneDecember 30, 2010 - 10:08 pm

    Love to look at your art! so beautiful. May you have a happy & blessed New Year.ReplyCancel

  • annDecember 30, 2010 - 10:50 pm

    Dear Becca,

    Your work is THE BEST. I sure hope you give us a tutorial on that ornament soon. My die and paper are on the table and ready to go!!!ReplyCancel

  • Rita KernDecember 30, 2010 - 11:14 pm

    Becca, looking back on all of your beautiful creations this past year, I have to say you are one of the most talented, creative people I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing (in a sense)! I hope one of these days I can make cards and projects as beautiful as these.

    RitaReplyCancel

  • Sandy MilnesDecember 31, 2010 - 12:26 am

    you have changed your site
    I LOVE IT !!!
    I love everything you do it would be hard to pick one
    I just hope you keep it up
    thanks for all your hard workReplyCancel

  • Mia IssacsDecember 31, 2010 - 12:26 am

    Absolutely fabulous look back at the year. So nice to have it all in one place!! Have a happy New Year Becca!!ReplyCancel

  • Edna SiuDecember 31, 2010 - 1:02 am

    Becca, say goodbye to the pass and the lost. Welcome to the future and the unknown, You are able to do all things through Jesus who gives you strength, with faith , the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Wish you a peaceful new year.ReplyCancel

  • Linda C.December 31, 2010 - 3:09 am

    Each project is so unique, creative & inspirational! Looking forward to more of your awesome artwork!ReplyCancel

  • Anne ( Midlands UK)December 31, 2010 - 6:50 am

    Loved looking back at your cards Becca, your work is truly ‘amazing’ thankyou for sharing. You have inspired me.
    My best wishes to you and your family for 2011. AnneReplyCancel

  • ChristineDecember 31, 2010 - 7:10 am

    Loved looking back at your beautiful creations. You continue to inspire us all. You make us so much more creative than we thought possible.ReplyCancel

  • kinouDecember 31, 2010 - 8:56 am

    Becca,
    bonne et heureuse année 2011 pour vous et votre famille,qu’elle soit plus belle que l’année 2010 et faite nous rêver avec toutes vos belles créations.
    amitié de FranceReplyCancel

  • Carlotta RobertsDecember 31, 2010 - 10:41 am

    Wow! You are amazing. Thank you for using your God given gift to inspire us all. I would have a very hard time choosing favorites as they are all great! Wishing you the best in 2011.ReplyCancel

  • NanDecember 31, 2010 - 10:57 am

    Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. Love following your creations, looking forward to your 2011 works of art. TFS!ReplyCancel

  • Marjorie MirandaDecember 31, 2010 - 12:08 pm

    Becka, You are such an inspiration! I love all that you do. I hope this new year brings you peace and happiness! God Bless!ReplyCancel

  • AlexDecember 31, 2010 - 12:48 pm

    What a beatiful year 2010 this was for me in your company, all of the amazing creations. Looking for to see all your art and amazing stories to in 2011 all the best for you and your familly. Feliz año nuevo….
    Happy new year 2011…Une merveilleuse anné 2011.ReplyCancel

  • valerie [teasag]December 31, 2010 - 1:48 pm

    well :O) i have to make some cards today to send off to england to a sweet older couple [he is a vicar] and if you don’t mind :O) i think i may be using some of yours as inspiration! :O) i don’t have much in the way a gadgets for cutting etc or many stamps, but i think i can adlib and make some pretty nice ones :O)
    thanx again so very much for all your time and your creativity
    many blessings
    valerieReplyCancel

  • Gloria FlowersDecember 31, 2010 - 4:19 pm

    As the old Bob Hope song goes….”thanks for the memories”..bah bah bah.
    Pardon me I don’t remember the rest of the words just the tune is now in my mind. But you truly have been an inspiration to me and thousands of other fans. I will be a frequent visiter of your blog. Sending many wishes your way for a prosperous and and AMAZING 2011.ReplyCancel

  • Angelina WesselsJanuary 1, 2011 - 5:33 am

    What a beautiful selection of all your work! Some of these I have missed and will go back to review in detail. I like your new format, especially the box showing the card details. Very informative!

    As we look back on the past year – 2010 – there are a lot of memories. Some to be thankful for and some to be sad about. But I like to review the year and remember all of the memories and to reflect on the year and the lessons learned and how we can improve and adjust for the new year.

    Happy New Year and God bless you.
    Peachy WesselsReplyCancel

  • kerriJanuary 1, 2011 - 8:46 am

    LOVE the background punch on this card….how did you do it? Everything you do is in the title of your blog….Amazing….paper…grace. Thanks for inspiring us.ReplyCancel

  • Phyllis JachowskiJanuary 1, 2011 - 10:00 am

    First time on the ODBD blog hop with new year Jan 2011!
    Your accordian card with butterflies is really neat….I’ll give you an A for this one!
    Phyllis JachowskiReplyCancel

  • AmyJanuary 1, 2011 - 8:47 pm

    Becca,

    The look back at 2010 just showcases that you are an extremely talented lady. I look at the projects and think “How did she come up with that?. I’m so glad that you decided to start a blog and share your work with us. I must say that I love your new web design. It suits you.

    May God bless you in the New Year! I hope the memories of your dear husband will bring more smiles and less tears.

    AmyReplyCancel

  • PhyllisJanuary 2, 2011 - 5:08 pm

    Hi Becca…..
    I just want to tell you that you almost made my heart stop!……..when my computer opened up and I saw you saying “Goodbye”.!!!
    Then I saw on the second lline……”to 2010″. For that split second my mind went frantic thinking…..you need our love and support right now and WE need YOU without a doubt!
    Ok, heart is beating normal again………and on we go. You are such a wonderful gift to all of us in sharing the God given talent you have been given. Christmas gift giving doesn’t end for all of us on Dec. 25th……….no, we all receive little presents of creativity from you all year long! We are blessed and we all know it………..and we love our little “Becca Blessings”!

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