Take Wing and Fly – Plus a Sneak Peek – Contest Alert

Card Making Ideas by Becca Feeken using Spellbinders Graceful Frame Maker and Spellbinders Wrought Iron Die along with Quietfire Design - Follow Your Dreams - see full supply list at www.amazingpapergrace.com
Sweet friends it’s a glorious morning!  I’m so tickled to share something with you today that is truly from my heart (and stick around, a surprise at the bottom of my post, a video link and a contest).  Years ago I sketched out an idea on my desk and hoped and dreamed that one day I’d have to the tool in hand to create with.  Today, that idea is here – it became the Graceful Frame Maker.  It survived all my silly doubts and  thoughts that people would think it was positively dumb and is a reminder to me to keep plugging along.  The pieces of this card – the four pieces of my frame – have hung on my cabinet for the last two and a half years . . . reminding me to keep trying.   It gives me a lot of joy to finally make it into a card and now I have the die that makes creating the card easy; today I’m so tickled to show you what inspired it all!

Card Making Ideas by Becca Feeken using Spellbinders Graceful Frame Maker and Spellbinders Wrought Iron Die along with Quietfire Design - Follow Your Dreams - see full supply list at www.amazingpapergrace.com
This Spellbinders Wrought Iron Die had been languishing in my stash – when I looked through the rest of the stash of dies I already owned, I realized how many of then could be used/repurposed the same way, to create a background or frame!  I paired it with a Quietfire Design sentiment – Follow Your Dreams. Oh, how I love this frame!  How many of your dies are just waiting to be transformed?

Card Making Ideas by Becca Feeken using Spellbinders Graceful Frame Maker and Spellbinders Wrought Iron Die along with Quietfire Design - Follow Your Dreams - see full supply list at www.amazingpapergrace.com
So right on the brink of CHA, today Spellbinders is peeking yet a new collection that I will have available – Vintage Elegance!!  You must pop over here to have a quick look – CLICK HERE – scroll to the bottom of the Spellbinders post to enter the contest and leave some comment love over on that Spellbinders blog post if you have a moment today. Vintage Elegance is made up of sweet little pieces that add that special flair to your cards and features tags, pockets, folded flowers, Sentiment Medallions and my pride and joy, a mini booklet.  I mean who couldn’t use a Spellbinders shopping spree?  I’m over the moon – walk through the collection by watching the video that even has a sneak peek of my craft room!! Click here for the sneak peek video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCt2gNgBgE4

WR-Supplies
Stamps: Quietfire Design – Follow Your Dreams
Craft Paper: Neenah Classic Crest – Natural White – Cover – 80lb smooth, IralamijaDigital Paper
Ink:  Versafine Onyx Black and Ranger Clear Detail Embossing Powder
Accessories:  Spellbinders Wrought Iron DieSpellbinders Graceful 6 x 6 Frame Maker, Recollections Pearls, Hug Snug Seam Tape – Rose Beige, Pearl Button from my Stash

post-header-bottomI’m so excited – more goodies to play with.  I’ll share more soon!

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  • Jan CastleJanuary 15, 2017 - 10:12 am

    Hi Becca, Just had to take a quick look at your post before leaving for church…so happy I did – what a beautiful card!!!! A real show stopper! Thanks so much for sharing your inspiration…hope to be moved soon and being able to craft again!
    Paper Hugs,
    JanReplyCancel

  • Kristine VencelJanuary 15, 2017 - 10:13 am

    I can’t wait……this die sounds amazing! Your cohort, Robin, mentioned something BIG was coming from you but she wouldn’t say what. Maybe this is it? YEAH!
    I have many ideas for this! Thank you for your creativity, Becca. You keep it exciting!ReplyCancel

  • Doreen RitchieJanuary 15, 2017 - 10:16 am

    Yet another massive wow for this truly stunning card, Becca. Congratulations on your continuing success – long may it go on!ReplyCancel

  • LizzieJanuary 15, 2017 - 10:17 am

    What a delightful delicate card. Must check out more of my dies for the frame maker.ReplyCancel

  • TeresaJanuary 15, 2017 - 10:18 am

    Absolutely beautiful! !!ReplyCancel

  • NADINE ILLINGWORTHJanuary 15, 2017 - 10:20 am

    HAVING SUCH FUN USING OLD DIES TO MAKE FRAMES WITH YOUR DIE. WONDERFUL DIE.. HOPE EVERYONE BUYS IT . THANKS SO MUCH FOR SUCH A FUN DIE .ReplyCancel

  • Sandra MartinezJanuary 15, 2017 - 10:21 am

    Wow, so beautiful and elegant! Wouldn’t expect anything less!
    Thanks for sharing. Have a blessed day!!ReplyCancel

  • Nellie SchuurmanJanuary 15, 2017 - 10:33 am

    What a delightful gorgeous card. Thanks for sharing your amazing talent. Hugs, Nellie.ReplyCancel

  • Kathi SchieJanuary 15, 2017 - 10:38 am

    Wow! My mind is spinning with ideas. I, too, have had the wrought iron die for quite a while now and just love, love, love this idea! Am in the midst of creating 45 special cards for my daughter’s 45th birthday next month and this will surely be one of them! Time to pull out my frame maker! Thank you Becca for all your inspiration!ReplyCancel

  • Charlene DahlbergJanuary 15, 2017 - 10:38 am

    Becca, your card is stunning !!love the use of the fence die and not must get your frame making die!! thanks so much for all your inspiration !!ReplyCancel

  • Suzann AndersonJanuary 15, 2017 - 10:38 am

    Always love it when I can find another way to use supplies I already own. How ingenious!ReplyCancel

  • ElaineJanuary 15, 2017 - 10:40 am

    Hi Becca
    Superb work congratulations on your success.
    God Bless
    Elaine H XReplyCancel

  • Rosie SJanuary 15, 2017 - 10:43 am

    Beautiful! Just beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • Wendy AtkinsonJanuary 15, 2017 - 10:46 am

    Hi Becca what a lovely surprise two posts in one week but what a post this is a truly beautiful card so delicate,. You are one talented lady and it is so kind of you too share your talent with us. I wish I could create such beautiful cards. Would like to wish you good luck at the. Craft Show although I don’t think you will need it.
    Looking forward to seeing what else you have to show/inspire us with
    WendyxReplyCancel

  • June SchmidtJanuary 15, 2017 - 11:02 am

    Becca your cards are always amazing and I have scrap lifted a few already……this die is a must have for a die cut junkie like me………lol…..look forward to watching the videos from CHA…..ReplyCancel

  • ANN ROBBINSJanuary 15, 2017 - 11:05 am

    BECCA, BECCA, BECCA,
    OMG, girl! This is over the moon! One of these days I am coming to see you. I just can’t imagine your craft room and wish I could get inside your brain!! You just have an inner-born talent for this hobby for you but a lot of hard work for people like me. I get so excited when I see what you do and then realize that I have all the dies and embellies to create something just like you did! In my next life, I want my name to be BECCA!!!!!!!
    GOD Bless your talented hands!
    Hugs
    Ann R.ReplyCancel

  • Marie BoudvilleJanuary 15, 2017 - 11:09 am

    What a fabulous range of gorgeous cards. So glad I purchased the border die set together with the frame maker. Becca you have inspired me to follow all your creations. How I love them all. I thank the Lord for having you in my crafty life.ReplyCancel

  • DottieJanuary 15, 2017 - 11:17 am

    It is so great to see that fence die used as a frame as I have used it in several other ways too. But the beauty of it is using your new square frame die a wonderful thing happens! Gorgeous happens! I will want to be purchasing the frame set soon!ReplyCancel

  • Leslie ScholesJanuary 15, 2017 - 11:37 am

    Oh my! Be still my heart! Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous! I too have the Wrought Iron die and will have to try it our with my new Frame Maker die. I am so glad you continued to work so hard and your success is so well deserved!ReplyCancel

  • KathyJanuary 15, 2017 - 11:41 am

    I can’t quit drooling, I love this die…I don’t own a lot of dies, but use the ones I have. Thanks for sharing!! Paper hugs….ReplyCancel

  • Vicky S.January 15, 2017 - 11:46 am

    Hi Becca, Love all your dies.
    I tried to leave a comment on Spellbinders but it would not allow me in even with my password.ReplyCancel

  • KathymJanuary 15, 2017 - 11:51 am

    So grateful for all your inspiration… both life philosophy, cutting dies, and card designs!!! This ca d is fabulous! Happy New Year!ReplyCancel

  • Carolyn RaylJanuary 15, 2017 - 11:57 am

    Gorgeous card! I love using Spellbinders dies!ReplyCancel

  • Christine HarropJanuary 15, 2017 - 12:08 pm

    I lobe the way you can think out of the box Becca! This die makes a perfect frame but I didn’t see it until you showed us. Beautiful card with a super sentiment . Christine xxReplyCancel

  • Lorna BaumannJanuary 15, 2017 - 12:19 pm

    Love your new dies. Would love to see a video using the frame maker die set.ReplyCancel

  • Chelsea JohnsonJanuary 15, 2017 - 12:25 pm

    What a gorgeous card, Becca! I love, love, LOVE that border!!!! Thank you so much for the inspiration!ReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenJanuary 15, 2017 - 12:27 pm

    HOW EXCITING BECCA! You ALWAYS BLOW US AWAY with your creativity! AND WE LOVE IT! ;) GORGEOUS CARD & SENTIMENT!!! ;)ReplyCancel

  • SusanJanuary 15, 2017 - 12:27 pm

    I love this card. I actually have this die, but have only used it for Halloween spooky cards … lol! Never thought it would make such an elegant card as this. Thanks for the inspiration.ReplyCancel

  • Leanne SJanuary 15, 2017 - 12:32 pm

    That’s a gorgeous looking die with many possibilities. Love it.ReplyCancel

  • RoseJanuary 15, 2017 - 12:40 pm

    Becca
    I love all of your work and I am so awed by your creativity. You have been given a great gift and you share it with us. You are an inspiration to us all.ReplyCancel

  • Christine SpringmanJanuary 15, 2017 - 1:35 pm

    Your cards are always so,beautiful hope you have fun at the show.,it looks it would be a dream to go so many new products and ideas and things to learn. Christine S.ReplyCancel

  • Shaunda SniderJanuary 15, 2017 - 1:45 pm

    I love your cards! They are so inspiring:-)ReplyCancel

  • CarolbJanuary 15, 2017 - 1:55 pm

    Just a beautiful card, so elegant!
    Carol b (cc)ReplyCancel

  • Dorothy MutafopulosJanuary 15, 2017 - 2:18 pm

    Becca this card is so beautiful and that die is so fabulous. My head is spinning with ideas and can’t wait to add it to my collection of dies . Thank you for sharing your ideas with us! HugsReplyCancel

  • DebraK in FloridaJanuary 15, 2017 - 3:04 pm

    Love the card. Very creative way to use that die. So wish I had more time to play in my craft room! I only dream…ReplyCancel

  • Debbie McKelveyJanuary 15, 2017 - 3:25 pm

    I love this card and the frame is gorgeous! Who would have thought to use the die for a frame?!! You of course! I love to see what you create because I know it will be fabulous.ReplyCancel

  • Colleen HowellJanuary 15, 2017 - 3:48 pm

    Looks amazing, can not wait to see moreReplyCancel

  • Penny GJanuary 15, 2017 - 4:10 pm

    Another beautiful card, so delicate and just took my breath away. Loved the sentiment also!ReplyCancel

  • theresaJanuary 15, 2017 - 4:18 pm

    What a beautiful card! The die cut reminds me of a white picket fence. Love that saying!!ReplyCancel

  • LISA DUGGINJanuary 15, 2017 - 4:20 pm

    Becca, you are so blessed to do what you love. I got your new set of frame dies in Nov from Create & Craft. I even made some Christmas cards with them! These new vintage dies will go so well with them. Oh the things we can do with your dies! Congratulations and many blessings, LisaReplyCancel

  • Ms LindaJanuary 15, 2017 - 4:22 pm

    Such a beautiful card. The gate gives it a depth of elegance. Love it. The die is one I would love to own for I can see multiple uses.
    LindaReplyCancel

  • Yvonne NicholsonJanuary 15, 2017 - 4:57 pm

    What a beautiful card, I will have to get your frame maker die, so I can use some of my old dies to make frames.Love.ReplyCancel

  • Marilyn in E~TownJanuary 15, 2017 - 5:00 pm

    What a stunning card. . . I love all the cards you make and post. You are truly an Amazing creator, inspiration and designer. I can’t wait to get my hands on these new dies to add to my Amazing Paper Grace collection of dies.
    Have a wonderful week!ReplyCancel

  • CarolJanuary 15, 2017 - 5:11 pm

    I love the ideas you come up with!
    But, it’s amazing to me how many times the titles of your posts send me a personal, and sometimes, much needed message.
    Thank you BeccaReplyCancel

  • Betty McalisterJanuary 15, 2017 - 5:20 pm

    Becca this is a stunning card. This wrought iron die is so pretty. Your new collection looks amazing too. XxReplyCancel

  • RamonaJanuary 15, 2017 - 5:47 pm

    A beautiful card today! Thank you for sharing it,ReplyCancel

  • Juanita BraunJanuary 15, 2017 - 5:54 pm

    You always amaze me with your wonderful designs.A long time ago I purchased the Wrought Iron Die and never used it. I pulled the die out today along with the frame maker and that’s what I’m making tomorrow. Beautiful card.ReplyCancel

  • Judy BJanuary 15, 2017 - 6:21 pm

    Becca, your cards are always so beautiful. These new dies look amazing! Thanks for sharing your awesome talents with us.ReplyCancel

  • jean marmoJanuary 15, 2017 - 6:31 pm

    Congrats! Such a gorgeous card! THe release is amazing!ReplyCancel

  • Barbara TranquillaJanuary 15, 2017 - 6:33 pm

    Hi Becca, You have just breathed new life into some of my old dies. Also Spellbinders has your mitered frame making dies available now, so I ordered just about all of them. It will be such fun playing with all my new toys. Thanks so much, BarbaraReplyCancel

  • SuzzieQJanuary 15, 2017 - 6:34 pm

    WOW! Only you Becca can make a wrought iron fence into a gorgeous frame! Beautiful. I watched the video. I like the look of your newest die creations. Oh, what fun will be had with these dies.ReplyCancel

  • DaleJanuary 15, 2017 - 7:48 pm

    Becca this card is so gorgeous. It is so rewarding to see your dreams come to life. Such a feeling of accomplishment. I am so excited and happy for you.ReplyCancel

  • Darlene SirrineJanuary 15, 2017 - 7:58 pm

    Just beautiful!! Can’t wait to be able to get the new dies. Your work is just so gorgeous.ReplyCancel

  • Karen M. RothJanuary 15, 2017 - 8:31 pm

    I am so tickled for you , Becca! how Exciting :) Congratulations!ReplyCancel

  • Lori SloanJanuary 15, 2017 - 8:56 pm

    Becca….your beautiful cards just take my breath away! I am in the market for a new printer and am looking for a color laser printer. I was wondering what you use or would recommend? I really want to buy some of the wonderful digital paper that you use! Thanks LoriReplyCancel

  • Pat GiuffreJanuary 15, 2017 - 10:09 pm

    How exciting to see your dreams come true! I have your frame die and I love it! How did we craft will out these beautiful frames. I have used many of my dies to make the most gorgeous frames I am so proud of what I was able to accomplish and all because of your dream! THANK YOU for your wonderful vision in creating such a beautiful collection and sharing it with us.ReplyCancel

  • Christine RayJanuary 15, 2017 - 10:34 pm

    Becca, I’ve run out of words to describe your beautiful cards and dies. Their beauty is beyond definition,! God Bless you!!ReplyCancel

  • D.Ann CJanuary 16, 2017 - 12:35 am

    This is gorgeous! I MUST get moving on using my Graceful Frame Maker!! Have fun at CHA!!ReplyCancel

  • Lynda Mellor aka Loopy Lynda UKJanuary 16, 2017 - 2:40 am

    Good morning Becca, only you, you amazing girl!!! If only I had the talent you have in your little finger!!! Well a girl can dream : )
    Bless you Becca and congratulations!!! You don’t need it but Good luck in CHA!!!
    Your card is divine!!!
    Have a good one!!!
    Loopy LyndaxxxReplyCancel

  • Patricia HowarthJanuary 16, 2017 - 3:24 am

    Morning Becca, Fabulous sneaky peeks, and I really ‘need’ the frame maker, I love everything you create.
    Lots of love from Patricia xxReplyCancel

  • PAM TASJanuary 16, 2017 - 4:15 am

    Becca you have done it again !!!
    You are so blessed and you bless us with your creativity
    all the time .
    Have a great time at CHA and enjoy what comes with it .
    Hugs love PamxxxxxxReplyCancel

  • Jennie BaileyJanuary 16, 2017 - 8:34 am

    Wow! What an amazing collection and stamps too, I can’t wait!ReplyCancel

  • BenteJanuary 16, 2017 - 9:05 am

    Gorgeous card!
    Love the frame :))ReplyCancel

  • barb macaskillJanuary 16, 2017 - 9:32 am

    Your new dies are simply spectacular!! Can’t wait to play with them!! TFs!ReplyCancel

  • Sandy ArtmanJanuary 16, 2017 - 2:27 pm

    Hi, Becca,
    Reading your post gave me goosebumps! What an honor to have a front- row-seat as you take wing and fly! You are so deserving of all the goodness life has to offer!
    What lovely pictures of you and your craft room in the sneak peek. I Can’t wait to see more of the Vintage Elegance collection, particularly the pockets and the mini booklet, since I make a specialty card that can be ‘signed’ by large groups of people and I am always on the look out for design ideas for the pockets/sleeves/boxes/envelopes that hold notes that people sign.
    Love and blessings,
    SandyReplyCancel

  • SandiJanuary 17, 2017 - 3:20 am

    Another very very lovely card created using your new frame die. I continue to be over the moon happy that I purchased it from Create and Craft when you were on the show. It wonderful to see an older die being used with the frame maker. You are such an inspiration and I’m excited about your new collection. I love EVERYTHING you do so please keep creating! God bless you, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • ZettaJanuary 17, 2017 - 9:37 am

    I have absolutely fallen in love with this idea of card making. They are breathtaking.ReplyCancel

  • Beatriz JenningsJanuary 17, 2017 - 10:23 am

    So beautiful and elegant!!! I love to see how you use my papers, makes me so happy! :)ReplyCancel

  • Anne(UK)January 18, 2017 - 7:28 am

    Yet another stunner. Love, love, love this card!
    Congratulations on your richly deserved success :o) Couldn’t be happier for you!
    Hugs
    Anne(UK) xReplyCancel

  • Diane Lynne ClemenJanuary 19, 2017 - 10:29 pm

    Yet another beautiful card from Becca….you give us nothing but the best in your cards. Thanks for sharing your techniques as I have learned soooo much from you over the years that I have read your blog.ReplyCancel

  • Beverly JordanJanuary 20, 2017 - 7:06 pm

    Stunning card and looking forward to getting more of your dies!! Love your work!ReplyCancel

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