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Wishing a Happy Mothers Day to all my sweet blog friends!!  I hope you are getting the special treatment today.  I’m off with my family but wanted to peek in here to wish you all the best for the day and tell you how very special you all are!  I’m sharing a card that I worked on earlier in the week but didn’t manage to get finished.   I’ll keep it short and simple because I know you are probably off somewhere with loved ones being treated like a queen!!

Someone recently asked me a question about a lattice card that I made several years ago.  I decided to make a simple version and I liked how easily it all fell into place that I have a couple more on my desk to try this week.  I simply took my seam binding and wrapped four times one way then turned 90 degrees and wrapped another four times.  It lends a lot of interest to the simple, tiny print background I picked.  I then created a frame using Spellbinders™ Labels Fifteen framed out using Spellbinders™ Classic Squares LG and backed it with Spellbinders™ Antique Frame and Accents.  I finished off with a  peg bow and a Scor-Tape flower in the center.  Lace, pearls and two pearl pics are the tiny afterthoughts.  I’ll say this this is another card for my graduation card stash with the optimistic Henry David Thoreau quote from the Our Daily Bread Designs Dreams set — of course it could also be a wedding card or a congrats card too, just sayin’.

SUPPLIES I USED
Stamps:  Our Daily Bread Designs – Dreams
Paper: K&Co, Bazzill, Strathmore Acrylic Paper (Card Base)
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black, Victorian Velvet Distress Ink (on frame)
Accessories: Spellbinders™ Labels Fifteen, Spellbinders™ Classic Squares LG,  Spellbinders™ Antique Frame and Accents, seam binding, Peg Bow Maker, Recollections Pearls, Pearl Pics, lace

Eeeek!  I laughed and laughed as I read your comments last night.  Who knew so many people lived in Maine???  Lobsta’ lovers are everywhere!!   {{Big Hugs}} – I’m the fortunate one, to have you as friends!!

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  • Sabrina / chaoskuekenMay 13, 2012 - 2:52 pm

    Oh Becca!

    This card with all it’s lovely details is sooo amazing!!!!
    I really enjoy watching it!!!!

    Hugs
    SabrinaReplyCancel

  • Jackie PiertMay 13, 2012 - 3:00 pm

    Happy Mothers Day Becca!!!!! You know I love the card ..smiles..ReplyCancel

  • carolenMay 13, 2012 - 3:00 pm

    Trust that you are enjoying Mother’s Dat! You are truly a blessing!ReplyCancel

  • FMMay 13, 2012 - 3:02 pm

    Another beautiful card! I love the lattice idea and the background paper is so delicate!! Elegant with simple beauty! Happy Mother’s Day! Enjoy!ReplyCancel

  • JoAnn B.May 13, 2012 - 3:04 pm

    Beautiful card.
    Happy Mother’s DayReplyCancel

  • Jean HempelMay 13, 2012 - 3:07 pm

    Happy Mother’s Day Becca!!! A most beautiful card, love the colors and the layout. The quote is so gorgeous for this day… Thank your for your cards, the do pick up the soul!!
    Hugs, JeanReplyCancel

  • D IdletMay 13, 2012 - 3:08 pm

    Happy Mother’s Day to you too Becca. What a beautiful card. Thanks!ReplyCancel

  • Lindyloo, South Wales, UKMay 13, 2012 - 3:13 pm

    Happy Mothers Day dear blogfriend. I hope you are having a wonderful day.
    I adore you card today and the weaving is lovely.
    Regards Linda xReplyCancel

  • Vicky SchmidtMay 13, 2012 - 3:24 pm

    Happy Mothers day to you too. Had a mintue before meeting my family for our celebration.
    Love
    VickyReplyCancel

  • Nan GMay 13, 2012 - 3:32 pm

    Happy Mother’s Day to you, Becca! From a non-mom…..
    Love the card! Enjoy your day.ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisMay 13, 2012 - 3:52 pm

    Same to you Becca, love the sentiment on this beautiful card. Love the color choices. Gotta love the stick-pins and I do. The lattice work is just lovely. Beautiful work. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • Pattie JnsMay 13, 2012 - 3:52 pm

    What a wonderful card. love the lattice work and beautiful words, and bow. It’s just gorgeous. Pray you had a lovely Mother’s Day with lots of love, of course chocolate, and hugs,and hugs, and hugs……..Happy Mother’s Day.ReplyCancel

  • sandiMay 13, 2012 - 3:58 pm

    I like the card. It is beautiful. The quote is good for moms to read too.ReplyCancel

  • Nancy SchultzMay 13, 2012 - 4:22 pm

    Happy Mother’s Day Becca! Love your card it is beautiful. Hope you are having a great day.ReplyCancel

  • JoMay 13, 2012 - 4:23 pm

    Absolutely exquisite card – could you please tell me what the background paper is as I really want to get it – just hope it’s available here in the uk !! I think it’s k&co but could you possibly specify which pack it is from – many thanks xxxxxReplyCancel

  • mamajulieMay 13, 2012 - 4:32 pm

    Oooh, Aah! just my usual response to a Becca card. This is lovely!ReplyCancel

  • Karen WallaceMay 13, 2012 - 4:48 pm

    Just gorgeous!!ReplyCancel

  • LageneMay 13, 2012 - 5:01 pm

    This nis absolutely Gorgeous! I love your lattice ribbon!ReplyCancel

  • Amy A. MontrealMay 13, 2012 - 5:20 pm

    Gorogeous and elegant card – A Happy Mother’s Day to you, Becca!!ReplyCancel

  • SoniaMay 13, 2012 - 5:21 pm

    What a beautiful card! Happy Mother’s Day, Becca. I know God will continue to bless you.ReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenMay 13, 2012 - 5:26 pm

    BEAUTIFUL Becca!!!!!!! LOVE that swirly die!!!!!!! AND pink as always! :)ReplyCancel

  • MarilynMay 13, 2012 - 5:59 pm

    Beautiful!! Hope you are having a wonderful Mother’s Day!!!ReplyCancel

  • FrancineMay 13, 2012 - 6:09 pm

    Again a beautiful gift from you.
    Many thanks and good evening.
    FrancineReplyCancel

  • Marilyn2May 13, 2012 - 6:10 pm

    Wishing you a great Mother’s Day and thanking you for sharing your gorgeous cards throughout the years. You are my inspiration.ReplyCancel

  • cynthia beynonMay 13, 2012 - 6:12 pm

    BECCA ANOTHER COMMENT FROM FROM YESTERDAY. WHILE VISITING SON IN BATH, MAIN HE PURHASED LOBSTERS AND HAMB URGER FOR
    THOSE NOT WANTING LOBSTER. HE COOKED ON THE BACK PURCH AND
    WAS RINGING EVERY THING INTO THE HOUSE, HE ACCIDENTLY TIPPED
    THE DISH AND ALL HAMBUJRGERS WERE ON THE FLOOR. NOW THEY ARE CALLED ‘RUG BURGERS; IT HAPPENED IN 2000 AND STILL ARE
    CALLED RUGBURGERS.
    CYNTHIAReplyCancel

  • MarinaMay 13, 2012 - 6:29 pm

    Happy Mother’s Day to you, Becca! Enjoy your day.
    Loved the card.
    MarinaReplyCancel

  • dianeMay 13, 2012 - 7:22 pm

    HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO YOU BECCAReplyCancel

  • DianneMay 13, 2012 - 7:36 pm

    Happy Mothers Day BeccaReplyCancel

  • Patricia T.May 13, 2012 - 8:30 pm

    Happy Mother`s Day Becca. Hope you have a wonderful day. Love your card. It is sooo… beautiful TFS Hugs! PatriciaReplyCancel

  • RebekkaMay 13, 2012 - 9:21 pm

    Happy Mothers Day!! This is gorgeous. Love all that ribbon.ReplyCancel

  • Sally-Ann (From Australia)May 13, 2012 - 9:47 pm

    I really like this card, it is simply stunning – I’d be thrilled to bits to receive a card like this from the family for Mother’s Day!ReplyCancel

  • Sally-Ann (From Australia)May 13, 2012 - 9:48 pm

    BTW – Happy Mother’s Day to YOUReplyCancel

  • CherylMay 13, 2012 - 9:50 pm

    Happy Mother’s Day to you.. Thank you for your sharing of your cards.
    Have a great day!ReplyCancel

  • ChelseaMay 13, 2012 - 11:06 pm

    Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! What more can I say?ReplyCancel

  • MaryannMay 14, 2012 - 3:01 am

    And a very Happy Mothersday to you too Becca. Hope you had a really wonderful one and was spoiled all day long.ReplyCancel

  • Sara TannerMay 14, 2012 - 3:03 am

    You are unreal… I have yet to see something you’ve created I didn’t like. This is just so beautiful. :)ReplyCancel

  • Patti WilleyMay 14, 2012 - 5:24 am

    Oh my! I love pink, this card is so dreamy! That ribbon is just precious and I love the wallpaper print in your designer paper. What a pretty card!ReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)May 14, 2012 - 5:59 am

    Belated Happy Mother’s Day! Another amazing card, from you. Love what you’ve done with the ribbon and such pretty paper and great sentiment.ReplyCancel

  • MaryAnneMay 14, 2012 - 6:07 am

    Love the criss-cross ribbon!!!! Beautiful, as always.
    Mary AnneReplyCancel

  • RizwanaMay 14, 2012 - 7:26 am

    Love this card it is so elegant and stunning really love the bow and flower is it easy to make? Would love to have a go love the papers too.
    Hugs Rizwana xxReplyCancel

  • LauraMay 14, 2012 - 8:05 am

    What a stunning card! Please could you share with us how you do the ink around the frame? I would love to learn!ReplyCancel

  • conniecrafterMay 14, 2012 - 10:21 am

    Beautiful ribbon lattice work and love the framing of the quote!ReplyCancel

  • SusanMay 14, 2012 - 4:56 pm

    Gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • SuziMay 14, 2012 - 6:49 pm

    Love the way you used the seam binding/ribbon in the background! Gotta try that! TFS!ReplyCancel

  • LorettaMay 14, 2012 - 10:05 pm

    Happy Mother’s Day to you Becca. What an awesome and beautiful card. It’s very tranquil yet gorgeous. Appreciate your sharing all those great ideas. God Bless!ReplyCancel

  • sherry gardnerMay 15, 2012 - 10:49 am

    beautiful card…love the colors, sentiment and the layering…amazing….:)ReplyCancel

  • SoniaMay 17, 2012 - 10:28 am

    Beautiful!!!ReplyCancel

  • Luz PerelesMay 22, 2012 - 11:38 am

    It’s beautiful all you can do it. You are my inspiration. God bless you allways!!!ReplyCancel

  • JANIS LITYNSKYMay 23, 2012 - 1:01 pm

    HI BECCA THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I HAVE BEEN ON YOUR SITE. WHAT A DELIGHT IT IS …. THANKS SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR INSIGHT.
    SO HELPFUL WITH TRICKS OF THE TRADES…
    BECCA, I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW YOU PUT THE COLOUR ON THE FRAME . IT IS SO PERFECT. THANKS SO MUCH , JANISReplyCancel

  • Jenny SmithMay 26, 2012 - 3:09 am

    Just want to say how beautiful your cards are. I especially love the white one you did with the Spellbinders Damask Die, it is gorgeous. I will be back to look some more when I have time.

    Thank youReplyCancel

  • Lynne IbergMay 26, 2012 - 4:10 pm

    Hi Becca! Well I am a new card maker, have been ordering lots of things, on pinterest, tutorials etc, and loving your work! Your cards are so beautiful makes me want to learn everything and your blog is the best. Thankyou for all the inspiration, I have had Lyme disease for over 40 yrs. and had to give up quilting, rug hooking, decorative painting embroidery, etc. so cardmaking it is!!! Thankyou and God bless you and your family!!ReplyCancel

  • LoisJune 1, 2012 - 8:48 am

    Hi,
    I’ve been following you on your blog for some time now and your work is just outstanding. I envy you.ReplyCancel

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Sweet blog friends . . . try as I may, sometimes I’m in the throes of creating and I look up and the day has passed me by.  I fully intended to get one of the projects I have in wait . . . done and up in a blog post.   Amusedly, I’ll tell you it is far easier said than done because sometimes creating takes me off onto several tangents.  If you’re this way too then right now I’m feeling a little normal.   I’m in a mind explosion phase right now but my daughter would tell me that it’s more akin to crafters ADD.  My youngest did have ADD so this somehow rings true.  I thought today would be a perfect day to share a picture I took last weekend in a place I’ve never been before.  Isn’t it an amazing sight?  So what does capris, sandals and a parka mean – well, that just might be the quickest way to tell a Florida gal from New Englanders on a perky spring day.  Having no idea what the weather would be in Maine, I gave in and threw the parka in my suitcase . . . um . . . just in case.  It came in handy the day we went to visit the Portland Head Lighthouse.  I loved Maine (it’s one of my new favorites) – those folks never mind pockin the caw or sharing a good idear, lol!!  Psst, I peeled my own lobster!!

Thanks for stopping by!  I’ll be back with something crafty tomorrow – it’s on my desk and ready to go!!

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  • TheresaMay 12, 2012 - 7:23 pm

    Thanks for the picture…..you took me back home via the internet and I remember why I miss it!!
    Even Maniacs wear parkas so I’m sure you would fit in!!ReplyCancel

  • LisaMay 12, 2012 - 7:45 pm

    Oh my goodness!!! My husband and I drove our RV from our home in California all the way to Maine in 2009 (in the fall). I LOVED Maine!!! LOVED it!!! If I believed in reincarnation (which I don’t) I would have thought I had lived there in a previous life. That’s how comfortable I was there and how much I loved it! I could easily become a “Mainer”. Thanks for the gorgeous picture and your gorgeous work! BTW – my daughter’s name is Becca so you hold a special place in my heart!ReplyCancel

  • Linda W.May 12, 2012 - 7:51 pm

    OMGoodness I would love to see this in person your picture is gorgeous
    I know that you had a great time
    hugs LindaReplyCancel

  • Pam B.May 12, 2012 - 7:58 pm

    Hi Becca, my husband and I visited Maine about 10 years ago and visited this lighthouse so I am so enjoying the photo you posted. If you ever have an opportunity you need to plan on spending a couple of days in Bar Harbour Maine and plan on sightseeing in Acadia National Forest and also downtown Bar Harbour. It’s absolutely beautiful and I know you will truly fall in love with that area.ReplyCancel

  • DorothyMay 12, 2012 - 7:58 pm

    Hi Becca. As a down easterner I can relate fresh lobester and all the above.
    So happy you enjoyed your adventure. BlessingsReplyCancel

  • Nan GMay 12, 2012 - 7:59 pm

    Nice picture! I have been there too so I understand completely! Being a FL gal myself….I however did not take a parka. (Wish I had.) LOL Maine is a nice place to visit in late August usually, although this spring has been very warm for them. Good to see you’re getting out and about.ReplyCancel

  • Charlene DahlbergMay 12, 2012 - 8:00 pm

    OMG Maine in April or May can be gorgeous but glad you took you parka cause it can also snow up thera in May. I am a Florida transplant from New Hampshire but very close to Maine and love visiting when I can. However, I would not trade our sunshine for anything. So glad you enjoyed your visit but glad you are back so we can see what wonderful things you have to show usReplyCancel

  • Marcie SmithMay 12, 2012 - 8:00 pm

    Oh Becca, what a lovely place to visit, I can see why it is a new favorite. Having been born and raised in California, and a little spoiled because of it, I really never wanted to do much traveling to the east coast. But my son got married 8 yrs ago in upstate New York, and we spent a week there in the fall. I have been hooked ever since. Maine looks lovely and would love to vacation there sometime. Would also love to visit Boston. So much history and beauty there also. Hope to do that soon. Have a wonderful Mother’s Day Becca.
    MarcieReplyCancel

  • FMMay 12, 2012 - 8:01 pm

    What a beautiful place!! So glad that you had the opportunity to visit there. It is on my wish list!ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisMay 12, 2012 - 8:03 pm

    Beautiful photograph. I’m so glad that you enjoyed the adventures of the day. I want to wish you a very Happy Mothers Day. Blessing to you Becca. I still pray for you. As always Becca. TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • SuziMay 12, 2012 - 8:06 pm

    I can so relate! Little in overload mode at the moment! I’m a California girl. The first time I ever ate lobster was in Maine when hubby and I took a trip to the East coast for our 25th anniversary. You can’t go to Maine and not eat lobster! Fun!ReplyCancel

  • Joy HaddenMay 12, 2012 - 8:09 pm

    Becca, you visited one of my most favorite places in the world! I love Maine! Our family spends about 2 months a year in Maine! I’m sure you had fun! As a girl from Texas – Maine – the way life should be!ReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenMay 12, 2012 - 8:13 pm

    BEAUTIFUL picture Becca!!!!!!!!!! :) I’ve not been to Maine, but have been told of their “Pop Overs!” Which I make from time to time! Can’t wait to see your next creation! :)ReplyCancel

  • DaviMay 12, 2012 - 8:15 pm

    Oh this brings back memories!! My mom took my sis and I there about 18 yrs ago. It was a trip of a lifetime!!ReplyCancel

  • ChelseaMay 12, 2012 - 8:30 pm

    Jealous! I love Maine and all of that lobsta!! I’m so glad you had a good time!ReplyCancel

  • JudyMay 12, 2012 - 8:31 pm

    OMG, I go to Portland, ME twice at year on a three-day mini vacation with girlfriends and then a few times during the summer with my husband. We also LOVE Maine. The land and sea cruises are excellent and I would highly recommend them if you were to go to Portland again. Did you by any chance eat at Dimillo’s Floating Restaurant? If not, that’s another thing that you should try while in Maine, their scallop rolls are to die for and so is their lobster stew, yum! I’ve never eaten anything there that I didn’t like. Thanks for sharing a picture of the Portland Lighthouse, it sure is beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • Grace NyweningMay 12, 2012 - 8:34 pm

    Oh Becca I just felt a wave of jealousy! LOL! Not really but we come from Maine and I miss it so much! I get back there as often as I can, which isn’t often enough!!! I lived about a half hour from the Portland Head light, and very close to (Sr) Pres. Bush’s summer home! Such a beautiful area!!! Oh how I would have loved to enjoy a lobstah with you!!! There’s nothing like Maine lobster!!! Hope you had a great trip!

    Happy Mother’s Day!
    hugs,
    GraceReplyCancel

  • EmmyMay 12, 2012 - 8:41 pm

    Becca…it’s pronounced lobsta up hea in Maine……. (no those two words aren’t typo’s….LOL!!! Glad you could visit our beautiful state. Come back soon!ReplyCancel

  • Patricia T.May 12, 2012 - 8:49 pm

    What a beautiful picture Becca, I hope you had a wonderful time in Maine. I never been there, but maybe it`s time to plan. The lighthouse looks like a great place for a retreat say..ay…. card making retreat featuring Becca as the host (smile). Excited to see what you created! TFS this lovely picture. Hugs! Patricia TumpkinReplyCancel

  • PatMay 12, 2012 - 8:53 pm

    OH MY….you were so fortunate to visit Maine! It is one of my fav places to visit with their scenic shorelines, lighthouses, Lobster Pounds and Bed and Breakfast Inns. We’ve camped across the state until Mama needed a bathtub and then we’d stay in a lovely B& B! LOL! Now that our lives are a little slower we enjoy the New England/Canada Cruises that port in Bar Harbor. You’ve brought back many grand memories of a wonderful part of the USA! And this beautiful Portland Lighthouse gives us a hint for making a masculine card..maybe for Father’s Day. Thank you for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Katherine LawsonMay 12, 2012 - 9:21 pm

    So glad you enjoyed our state Becca! I live in Stonington, which is on an island in Penobscot Bay, half way between Camden and Bar Harbor. It’s about four hours from Portland. Yeah, the lobster here is great! I used to be my husband’s stern man. (The person who does all the work while he steers the boat) :-)ReplyCancel

  • Sharon J. JonesMay 12, 2012 - 9:36 pm

    I just love that picture, Becca!! My future son-in-law is from Maine and my daughter and he got to visit his family there recently. April {my daughter} totally loves it, but still loves living in Colorado.
    I am SO aware of crafters ADD…I get it a lot…;D. Hang in there, we don’t mind!
    Hugz2u my sistah!
    SharonReplyCancel

  • KittyMay 12, 2012 - 9:49 pm

    Now that title caught my attention! Sounded a little like MN….the only state where you can experience all four seasons in one day!! Lovely picture! Looking forward to seeing what you have up your sleeve tomorrow…ReplyCancel

  • facsmomMay 12, 2012 - 9:51 pm

    It’s OK to skip posting tomorrow. It’s Mother’s Day. Enjoy!ReplyCancel

  • cynthia beynonMay 12, 2012 - 10:07 pm

    BECCA BECCA WHAT A BEAUTIFUL PICTURE. REMINDS ME OF WHEN WE WERE THERE VISITING OUR SON AND HE TOOK US TO ALL
    THE BEAUTIFUL SPOTS. HE PASSED AWAY IN 2000. SO THIS
    PICTURES BRINGS BACK A LOT OF MEMORIES, GOOD ONES.
    I HOPE YOU HAVE A FANTASTIC MOTHERS DAY,MAYBE WITH YOUR
    CHILDREN.
    YOUR FRIEND IF I MAY USE THAT CYNTHIAReplyCancel

  • Karen LinarezMay 12, 2012 - 10:09 pm

    That is such a gorgeous picture, and superbly done, I might add! Oh, how nice it would be to see anywhere on the east coast, would love to someday…how nice that you got to. Hope you had just an awesome time, how could you not in a place like that! Looking forward to seeing your next creation!ReplyCancel

  • Ann robbinsMay 12, 2012 - 10:55 pm

    Awesome picture. Never been to Maine but grew up in Catskill mts of NY and moved to florida 37 years ago. We. Have a few lighthouses, one about 25 miles away in Ponce Inlet, great place for photographers. I hope you have a simply wonderful Mother’s Day and thanks for all the inspiration
    You give to so many of us. The card you did on the 7th was one of my all time favorites. I made a pretty good attempt at this card and it turned out pretty well.
    AnnReplyCancel

  • Edna BurgessMay 12, 2012 - 11:04 pm

    Love your cards, but this was a beautiful picture on a beautiful day. EdnaReplyCancel

  • Denise CarilliMay 12, 2012 - 11:26 pm

    My daughter also has ADD w/hyperactivity. Now that you have placed a name on my designing style…hmmmmm. Maybe it came thru me!!! Happy Mother’s Day, Becka. I love your work and thank you for all your inspiration.ReplyCancel

  • LageneMay 12, 2012 - 11:36 pm

    Gorgeous sight! Maine is on my list of places to go!ReplyCancel

  • Mary MacMay 12, 2012 - 11:46 pm

    Great photo, I feel the same way when I’m in San Francisco. The wind is always cold there. Love your posts, creative or not….Happy Mother’s Day!ReplyCancel

  • AliciaMay 13, 2012 - 12:22 am

    That is what you call picture perfect, I love light houses I think there is something so romantic and mysterious about them. I have collected a few and my bathroom is done with a light house theme thanks for sharing.
    AliciaReplyCancel

  • MaryannMay 13, 2012 - 12:37 am

    Absolutely stunning picture Becca, and great you had such a wonderful time there. That´s the advantage of being on vacation, that we only see the good things about certain places and can avoid the not soo good places there, so luckily most places are like a dream, when we only visit them, but the light house really looks like a painting oalmost really gorgoeus, no doubt.
    Happy Mothersday hun, hope you´ll be spoiled by your kids all day.ReplyCancel

  • patricia p.May 13, 2012 - 2:27 am

    Becca
    To you and all mothers everywhere A Happy Mother’s Day and many many more to come..
    Your trip sounds wonderful and I loved your lighthouse…Have fun.

    patReplyCancel

  • ChrisMay 13, 2012 - 2:43 am

    Welcome to Maine! I live in Brunswick, Maine! Glad you brought a parka-The weather here in Maine is very changeable! Shorts one day- Parka the next. Hope you enjoy your stay!ReplyCancel

  • EllenaElizabethMay 13, 2012 - 3:34 am

    How beautiful, if I ever get to the USA that is one spot I’d love to visit.
    PS coming into winter in Australia and atm we are feeling the cold.ReplyCancel

  • Yvonne TuneMay 13, 2012 - 4:20 am

    Hi Becca, what a beautiful picture,
    Happy mothers day to all the mums,ReplyCancel

  • Lisa RansomMay 13, 2012 - 4:38 am

    I’m liking the sound of Maine!! its sounds like me a southern born girl (Oxfordshire) visiting friends in the cold North East England (Newcastle)…. brrr the wind off the North Sea is cold cold cold and what you would call a lazy wind!! it doesn’t go around you but right thru!!! love that pic too and sending you lots of love on this warm day as i sit at my desk and look out over the Bristol Channel towards Wales and the Sun is shining down on me

    Lisa
    xxReplyCancel

  • SusanneMay 13, 2012 - 4:39 am

    I love how you stand in life.
    Thank you for charing!ReplyCancel

  • PJMay 13, 2012 - 5:16 am

    Glad you enjoyed your visit. I live up the coast a good ways from the Portland Head Light. Actuallly last Saturday was quite a bonus day for us in Maine. I love the weather here but it is a fact that it is a good idea to have different options of weather gear in your car because the weather does have a mind of its own.ReplyCancel

  • Inkyhive (Jesse) CreanMay 13, 2012 - 6:19 am

    I knew just what you were going to say, when I say the title. I’m sure you didn’t stick out like you might have thought you did! The picture is gorgeous and thank you for sharing. That sight inspires me and I have several ideas for cards. Thank you, for all the you share and do.ReplyCancel

  • FrancineMay 13, 2012 - 6:58 am

    Maine is good mémories for me ..From Montreal it is not so far and a very good place to go for summer holidays because they have the sea .

    Hope you have a relax morther’s day. See you tomorrow.
    FrancineReplyCancel

  • Dianne CMay 13, 2012 - 7:03 am

    We are usually in a hurry and just passing through when we are in the States. Would love to see this picture in real life. Maybe one day. Thank for sharing Becca. DianneReplyCancel

  • Mary HMay 13, 2012 - 7:15 am

    Great picture!! :) I live in Maine not far from there either. So nice that you could come for a visit!! Lobstahhhhhhhhhh yum!! Had some last night for a pre Mother’s day dinner.ReplyCancel

  • Jean CMay 13, 2012 - 7:37 am

    Becca, Nothing speaks to my soul like water, where ever it is. I love my beach weekends in NC. I feel so renewed after being at the sea. Your pic is beautiful. It could be a post card! I’m glad you had a great weekend and look forward to your post.ReplyCancel

  • Charlotte Schleue ZweigoronMay 13, 2012 - 8:36 am

    Such a clear, crisp photo! I visited there several years ago for a family wedding and loved the cool weather. You can’t really buy a whole new wardrobe (if you could even find the stuff in FL) for one trip! My one real concession was especially warm winter snow boots for the annual February trip to Montreal I took with my husband for the several years he worked for a company that participated in a trade show up there. Well, worth the investment!! Layers of clothes under my Georgia winter coat (pretty thin stuff), some gloves and a beret I do use to protect my hands and head in cold weather here in GA… they took care of the rest. I learned after that first year that none of my shoes would do for walks in the beautiful snowy evenings. I still have those boots just in case I ever go that far north again. BTW, I think lots of us have to move from one project to another. When the creative juices dry up on one, you hit another and then shortly an idea comes for the first. It goes round and round like that in my studio, too. Creativity cannot be turned off and on like a faucet. I think it has to be nursed and nudged along because it is in control, not you.ReplyCancel

  • Debbie WilloughbyMay 13, 2012 - 8:58 am

    Happy Mother’s Day!ReplyCancel

  • DebraK in FLMay 13, 2012 - 12:10 pm

    Beautiful picture, I bet the air is very clean, but it looks cold—I think I’ll stay here in good ol’ Florida for now… The picture reminds me of northern MN–very quiet except for the waves clapping against the rocks, and a sharp crispness in the air.ReplyCancel

  • Jan CastleMay 13, 2012 - 5:47 pm

    What a delightful picture!!!!! Glad you had a good time.
    Wishing you a wonderful Mohter’s Day Becca!
    Paper Hugs,
    JanReplyCancel

  • conniecrafterMay 14, 2012 - 8:09 am

    Gorgeous pic, we so enjoyed our time in Maine too, beautiful state!!ReplyCancel

  • PeggyMay 14, 2012 - 1:17 pm

    Well it doesn’t surprise me that this picture you took is so beautiful. It duplicates all the great qualities that we all enjoy so very much, in your cards. It has clarity, great lighting, wonderful color combinations, many pleasing details, a keen eye for placement, creates a smile, and make us all want to duplicate this in one way or another. If you can accomplish all of that with photos and cards, am thinking you don’t have much ADD at all even if most of us feel like that. It’s more like you know how to slow down, enjoy the moment and not rush what doesn’t want to be rushed. I think they call that taking life as it comes. I’ve been here to this beautiful place in Maine and hope to go again. Love and many more blessings to you always Becca.ReplyCancel

  • Peggy PackerMay 18, 2012 - 8:58 am

    This is a beautiful spot. I grew up in Maine and have been to Portland Head hundreds of times…it never gets old!! I love spending time on the coast. There is nothing like it!!ReplyCancel

  • Beth PMay 20, 2012 - 10:45 am

    Oh dear! How did I miss this post? Maine is my next door neighbor (being in New Hampshire) and it is my favorite place on the entire planet. Well, not having been to any place outside of the US and Canada I know my vision is limited but I fell in love with Maine the very first time I went there!
    And you had your own lobster, squeal, squeal… it has been many moons since I last had a lobster in Maine…hmmm, perhaps this summer?
    Hugs,
    Beth PReplyCancel

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Good morning dear blog friends!  I have a project to share with you that I gave you a sneak peek of here last month.  In retrospect, it is one of my favorites so I thought I’d share it with you in its entirety.  As cardmakers I think inside we always hope that we’ll share something that the recipient will think of as a keepsake.  I don’t know how many times I’ve talked with other stampers and we’ve all cautiously agreed that we’re more likely to send one of our fru-fru, detailed cards to someone we know is gonna keep it.  I’ve laughed out loud when a friend of mine said, “ummm….yeah…I don’t think he’ll be getting a handmade card.”  Oh my goodness . . . no!   So strategically sometimes I like to make something that has all the parts, pieces and effects of card but is a little bit more substantial – throw it away if you must dear recipient but since it’s not just paper and words, I’m hoping you want to keep it!!  Mercy, where would we be if our ancestors threw away all their love letters and mementos.  I hope that one day, someone who never knew me opens a box, pours over something I made and comes to know about me.  Sure I’m here today, but one of the most important things on my heart is creating a legacy.


Well this is a simple project and laughably not a legacy piece, but at least you know one of the reasons I create.  To me this felt like a pocket full of blessings and I love creating things that have tons on sentiments.  This uses several of my very favorite Our Daily Bread Designs sets that give “that” kind of mileage because there are so many sentiments – Quote Collection 1, Quote Collection 2,Scripture Collection 8, Scripture Collection 9, Sentiments Collection.  So the story of this is that during one of my trips to Michaels I picked up several of these little sewing kits thinking I could always use the contents but I was particularly interested in the shell.  I figured out how to easily remove the contents, paint it and replace it with a bouquet of accordian folded wishes.  The first picture show the gift box with the Pocket Full of Blessings inside; the second picture shows the gift box opened.
Here you see the shell opened up.

When you pull out the accordian there are five different sentiments that I’ve decorated with a little bit of bling.
Not one to waste an ounce of paper, I put an additional five sentiments on the back.

You can also see that I lined the inside of the shell with design paper and added a small amount of decoration to the outside (enough to let it fit comfortably in the gift box).

Here’s how to create this trinket:
(Click on pictures to see an enlarged view)

Start with your $1.00 plastic sewing kit from Michaels Bargain Bin.  If you can’t find those, look around to see if you can find something else similar :-)
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Remove the contents of the sewing kit (keep them for another project!!) and use a sand paper or a spongy fingernail file to sand the outside of the kit.  The idea is to rough up the surface so that it will hold paint.  Then go ahead and spray paint with your desired color – I gave mine 2 good coats with about 35 minutes drying time all together.
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Using cardstock cut to 1-7/8″ (or the height of the inside base of your project) , score every 2-1/4″ (or the width of the inside base of your project).  Stamp or decorate each segment, distress, then accordian fold and embellish as desired.
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Once shell is painted, measure width and height of inside base and cut design paper to cover – mine are 2″ wide by 1-7/8″ tall.  Glue the lining in place then glue the accordian to the bottom of the pocket so that it will pull out easily when opened.  Close and embellish the top!
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For gift box, cut a piece of cardstock 5″ x 9″. Score at 1″, 4″, 5″ and 8″. Then turn and score 1″ from each long edge. Add Scor-tape as shown above. Snip where indicated for a nice fold. Remove adhesive and assemble box.

 

 

SUPPLIES I USED
Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs – Quote Collection 1, Quote Collection 2,Scripture Collection 8, Scripture Collection 9, Sentiments Collection
Paper: Mind Minds Eye – Lost and Found 2, Bazzill
Ink: Versafine – Vintage Sepia, Vintage Photo Distress Ink
Accessories:  Michaels Sewing Kit from $1.00 bin, Prima Flowers, Recollections Pearls, Seam Binding, EK Success Scallop Punch

I hope you enjoyed my little project, I enjoyed sharing it with you.  I’m happily creating in the background, life is so good!!  Have a fabulous weekend and {{big hugs}} for being the best readers ever!!

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  • Dottie DavisMay 11, 2012 - 12:47 pm

    Oh my gosh, Becca! You have taken card making to another level! Wow! I love this project and want to do something like this myself. You did just one awesome job on this and I love the colors and the bling and and and….ReplyCancel

  • Clare BuswellMay 11, 2012 - 12:52 pm

    Oh this is SO clever! You’re such an inspiration! thank you!ReplyCancel

  • Connie C.May 11, 2012 - 12:58 pm

    I think creating to you must be akin to breathing! You are amazing at the things you come up with…and they are all so beautifully done.ReplyCancel

  • IreneMay 11, 2012 - 1:20 pm

    My fave thing in a long time…….beautiful and looks fairly “doable”
    Hugs, IreneReplyCancel

  • Diane BishopMay 11, 2012 - 1:21 pm

    Out of this world Becca, as usual ! Now to find the sewing kit. Love it and Thanks for sharing again one of your wonderful ideas. Blessings !ReplyCancel

  • Anne ( Midlands UK)May 11, 2012 - 1:22 pm

    That is just gorgeous you have such wonderful, inspiring ideas. Thankyou for sharing. Anne xReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)May 11, 2012 - 1:29 pm

    What a precious project for some extremely lucky person! I have never seen anything like it and found it enchanting. Thank you once again, for sharing your creative genius with us. It is deeply appreciated.ReplyCancel

  • SuziMay 11, 2012 - 1:32 pm

    I’ve always said one of the things I love about your craft is that you think outside the box! Not so this time! LOL! You thought INSIDE the box! Just adorable!ReplyCancel

  • BetsyMay 11, 2012 - 1:34 pm

    SO pretty!!! I think that floral paper is my favorite of the season! Love how you’ve taken an everyday item and turned it into something spectacular!ReplyCancel

  • Kyle E.May 11, 2012 - 1:34 pm

    Oh my goodness!! This is such a fantastic idea. Beautiful and inspiring!! You really inspire me to take my crafting to a whole new level. I look forward to checking your site every day!! Thanks for sharing your talent and your ideas with all of us.ReplyCancel

  • Pam B.May 11, 2012 - 1:37 pm

    Whomever is the lucky recipient of this gorgeous handmade gift box created lovingly by you, one can only hope they will feel exceptionally blessed and grateful to have received such a lovely gift from you. Blessings to you Becca for a very special and wonderful Mothers Day.

    Happy Mother’s Day to everyone on Becca’s blog :) :) Pam B.ReplyCancel

  • MarisaMay 11, 2012 - 1:48 pm

    What a lovely gift! Had to giggle about who you send hand made cards to vs. bought ones – how true! Lovely gift you have put together here! I’m sure the recipient will treasure it. Have a blessed Mother’s Day :)ReplyCancel

  • Mary MacMay 11, 2012 - 1:48 pm

    Becca, I too create hoping that the legecy of things I love will be treasured. Sadly my grandchildren live thousands of miles away and I wish I could be a grandmother they share their daily lives, however, I will be satisfied if they will share stories of me with their children. I try to create things they will want to save, treasure and share. Paper allows me to create beautiful things. You, my dear, encourage me to think out of the box and to try something new. Thanks so much for your inspiration. God Bless and Happy Mother’s Day.ReplyCancel

  • SamMay 11, 2012 - 1:52 pm

    Oh Becca, this is just the most beautiful project! Thanks so much for sharing it; such a wonderful idea and what a charming little spirit-lifter for someone — I think I will make one for my sister!ReplyCancel

  • Laura with Layers of ColorMay 11, 2012 - 2:00 pm

    Darling project, Becca! I love the way your creative mind works! Most people would’ve just seen a little sewing kit…but you see it’s potential! I bet you see people like that too!

    Have a lovely weekend!ReplyCancel

  • Nan GMay 11, 2012 - 2:03 pm

    Adorable! I know someone who loves mini albums so this will be the perfect gift for her!ReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenMay 11, 2012 - 2:25 pm

    BEAUTIFUL Becca!!!!!!!!!! What a LOVELY gift for a friend!!!!!!!! Thanks for showing us!!!!!!!!! (I’m gonna have to get my hubby to take me to Michaels!) :)ReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenMay 11, 2012 - 2:26 pm

    HAPPY MOTHERS’ DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • SheilaMay 11, 2012 - 2:43 pm

    Thank you, Becca… for sharing your wonderful ideas… and Wish you a very Happy Mother’s Day!!!ReplyCancel

  • Patricia T.May 11, 2012 - 3:05 pm

    Hi Becca, This is a great gift idea and so affordable. I will not rest until I find this sewing kit or something similiar. You did a wonderful job and the tutorial is great! Thank You Becca for sharing your ideas with us. You are so giving. I would like to take this time to wish you a Happy Mother`s Day! Hugs! Patricia TumpkinReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisMay 11, 2012 - 3:16 pm

    I create to help mask my pain of loosing my son. Some days the darkness just won’t go away. Creating cheers me up especially when I make something for someone else. Your project is just lovely Becca. You always have some of the sweetest ideas. As always Becca, FS!!! ;-DReplyCancel

  • Claire SMay 11, 2012 - 3:21 pm

    Happy Mother’s Day…you are one inspiring woman 365 days of the year!
    Creative Wishes,
    Claire S.ReplyCancel

  • FrancineMay 11, 2012 - 3:32 pm

    Beautiful and so precious.
    Merci beaucoup.
    FrancineReplyCancel

  • Katherine LawsonMay 11, 2012 - 3:45 pm

    Beautiful project Becca, and it would be really fun to figure out how to make beautiful miniature sewing kits with the contents. That would be like getting two projects for one dollar!

    I agree with the legacy thing. I always hope that someone will appreciate something I made 100 years from now. I’ve done just about every craft you can name at different times in my life, and a lot of people have the things I made, so I’m hoping that at least a few of them will survive.

    I also agree with the thing about who we give our cards to. :-DReplyCancel

  • Faith FreemanMay 11, 2012 - 4:14 pm

    This project is AMAZING. But then again I haven’t ever seen something of yours I don’t adore. I have a question too…I have already made myself a peg bow board thingie. It’s not nearly as pretty as yours but is equally as functional. I went looking at your bow tying videos on YouTube the other day and they are no longer available. Is it at all possible to buy JUST the dvd you have of your bows and not the bow maker too? Please let me know.ReplyCancel

  • Hettie HMay 11, 2012 - 4:17 pm

    You never cease to amaze me. At 1st glance, I wasn’t sure I’d like this project, but after I saw what was in the box, my whole perspective changed. I’m glad I kept reading and I’m glad you keep sharing. Thanks.ReplyCancel

  • Pattie JnsMay 11, 2012 - 4:28 pm

    A box to remember. What a a clever idea, and done so beautifully too.
    what you do with the bargain bends is amazing. Think I had better take closer looks next time. thank you so much for sharing your blessings……Happy Mother’s Day……thank you for this lovely gift idea. …..hugs and blessingsReplyCancel

  • ChristineMay 11, 2012 - 5:13 pm

    Such a thoughtful present for someone.ReplyCancel

  • BarbMay 11, 2012 - 5:16 pm

    What an awesome and beautiful project. Luckily there is such joy in the creating, otherwise I am not sure who would receive my cards and projects! I hope the recipient of your gift is one who “gets it”. Hope you have a wonderful Mother’s Day.ReplyCancel

  • RizwanaMay 11, 2012 - 5:25 pm

    Amazing project- you my friend are one talented lady. I am really loving your ideas and thank my stars for finding your blog it gives me so much inspiration and makes me feel happy just looking at your work. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful idea and showing us how it is achievable. Happy Mother’s Day…………wishing you a lovely weekend.
    Hugs Rizwana xxReplyCancel

  • Charlotte Schleue ZweigoronMay 11, 2012 - 5:27 pm

    Ahhh, Becca, this is one of my favorite papers!! I try to scoop a couple of pieces up whenever it is on sale. I love the sort of turquoise/green and the rich rose and pink. I found it because I was looking for something that looked like a paper Becca would use; a small floral with rich color. Looks like I was right on the dot. I agree completely with the desire to leave behind something worthy of discussion in the future, which is why I try so hard to make things that won’t fall apart! It does kind of pinch a little when someone doesn’t get how much love and effort went into making a card just for them. But, who knows what they are thinking and when they may draw that card out and give it a second look. How it is received can never diminish the care and thoughtfulness that is attached to the gift.ReplyCancel

  • Charlotte Schleue ZweigoronMay 11, 2012 - 5:29 pm

    Uh, oh, Becca…. I took a look at some of the comments up the line and found another person looking for the bow tutorials just like me!! Hmmmm….ReplyCancel

  • Cheryl SaforekMay 11, 2012 - 5:45 pm

    Happy Mother’s Day Becca,

    I went to my Michael’s when you first showed us this last month and they
    did not have the little sewing kits in the dollar bin, and I looked all over the store.ReplyCancel

  • christine miMay 11, 2012 - 6:23 pm

    Loved this from the moment you posted on the ODBD blog. I completely understand your feelings….I despair over the thought of my scrapbooks being “tossed” someday, and it breaks my heart to see a piece of embroidery in a garage sale or thrift shop!ReplyCancel

  • MarilynMay 11, 2012 - 6:58 pm

    Love your Blog today!!! Oh your friends are so special, cherished and Blessed to know you. What a legacy you are leaving for all whom will be touched some day in the long, long off distance by your creativity. I too love giving of my paper crafting (actually any of my crafts I make), it’s a huge joy to me to know that I made someone else’s day special by giving them a specially handmade card or craft. My newest tradition is that I make ‘Mother’s Day’ cards for 5 co-workers/friends, as I haven’t had my mom to make special cards for since 2001, I shower my friends with them, Oh Boy, do they love getting them, it’s a total design surprise for them!
    Hope you have a wonderful ‘Mother’s Day’ReplyCancel

  • Dorina DMay 11, 2012 - 7:18 pm

    What a wonderful project and I love the repurposing of the sewing box. I have several left over from travels that I could use. Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Trish AveryMay 11, 2012 - 7:27 pm

    Becca wow i just love how you have taken yourself to a new crafting level. Love this idea and thank you.
    Hugs Trish.ReplyCancel

  • Linda RitchieMay 11, 2012 - 7:29 pm

    That sure is thinking outside the box by re-purposing the original item into a totally beautiful creation!!!!!!
    Thank you for opening my eyes and encouraging me to think and create differently!
    Thanks for sharing your wonderful ideas with me/us.ReplyCancel

  • Darlene PavlickMay 11, 2012 - 7:32 pm

    You are so right my friend and this creation is AMAZING! God Bless You for sharing it with us!ReplyCancel

  • ChelseaMay 11, 2012 - 7:47 pm

    Are you kidding me??? How do you think this stuff up? This is fantastic!! I absolutely love it and will be racing down to Michaels tomorrow . I hope I don’t run over any of your blog readers on the way, because I know everyone will be going down there to find these little sewing boxes. You are brilliant, Becca.ReplyCancel

  • FMMay 11, 2012 - 8:21 pm

    I am so inspired by your projects. This is beautiful, as usual!! So creative! Thank you for the tutorial! Hugs to you this weekend. Happy Mothers’ Day!!!ReplyCancel

  • DoloresMay 11, 2012 - 8:31 pm

    Wow, this is such a neat project. I don’t think anyone would throw this out.
    I’ll have to check out M’s for some of these as they would make an awesome gift. Happy Mother’s day to you.ReplyCancel

  • Margaret AndersenMay 11, 2012 - 8:49 pm

    This latest project is just beautiful. I would like to try this for my daughter and daughters-in-law for Mother’s Day. Not sure if I will get them done in time.
    Your work is fabulous and I just love it.
    Can you add the name of the die you used in the little box.
    Hope you have a wonderful Mother’s Day.ReplyCancel

  • BARBARA DEE MCELDOWNEYMay 11, 2012 - 9:33 pm

    ooo! what a cutie idea! So lovely for someone to be able to pop in a bag and have with you where ever you are! So cool! love how it was done too – super pretty! Another winner!ReplyCancel

  • EllenMay 11, 2012 - 10:41 pm

    gorgeous project! tfsReplyCancel

  • JOYCE ANDERSONMay 12, 2012 - 12:21 am

    THIS IS A K E E P E R ~ for sure! Thank you a million times for
    this wonderful “card” Gift. I too have given cards to people hoping they
    would sense it was given to them from my heart – a Keeper! I LOVE
    all the cards I’ve received from my husband when he was alive and all
    six of our children…they are TREASURES!

    aGAIN, GOD HAS RICHLY BLESSED YOU BECCA ~ for that we are
    privileged to know you this way.

    love ya,ReplyCancel

  • LageneMay 12, 2012 - 1:10 am

    WOW! Becca. another wonderful project!ReplyCancel

  • AmandaMay 12, 2012 - 1:55 am

    Hi Becca!
    You always come up with the most amazing ideas!! This is just precious!
    Have a blessed Mothers Day tomorrow!
    Hugs
    Amanda
    from sunny South-AfricaReplyCancel

  • poojaMay 12, 2012 - 8:14 am

    Hi becca,
    Greetings from india. :)
    I often go through ur blog when i am lost, with no inspiration ….
    i totally know what u mean by Creating a legacy :) i dream of a similar thing too :D what u make truly reflects ur soul and i am happy to have found ur blog. And the tutorial fabulous as ever!ReplyCancel

  • Judy McMullenMay 12, 2012 - 3:57 pm

    I absolutely love this gift box! It certainly is a legacy piece in my estimation, Becca. I would love to recreate this and when I collect enough verse stamps I may do that. How uplifting it would be to receive this box! Thank you for sharing how you created this beautiful piece!!!ReplyCancel

  • conniecrafterMay 12, 2012 - 7:44 pm

    Gorgeous, I can not see anything you made ever being thrown away, it would jump back out of the basket :)ReplyCancel

  • Alice RoushiaMay 12, 2012 - 7:55 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing this. I love it, and can’t wait to “love” what you have in store for us tommorrow. BTW, if I don’t get on the computer tomorrow, have a Happy Mother’s Day.ReplyCancel

  • CynthiaMay 12, 2012 - 8:05 pm

    This card is so beautiful. You can tell that it was made with much love. Blessings, Becca! ~CynthiaReplyCancel

  • Inkyhive (Jesse) CreanMay 13, 2012 - 6:24 am

    Oh my, is this beautiful and whoever receives it would be blessed! I have tins though not the exact same, that I could give this a try. I know a couple of ladies who could use some encouragement. . .thank you, so much for showing how you did this piece of artwork! hugs and Prayers. . .ReplyCancel

  • judy rohrMay 13, 2012 - 6:30 am

    Becca Happy Mother’s Day! Thankyou for making and taking the time to make all of these beautiful items that you make I have really enjoyed making some of them and ever day I look at your stuff love them thanks again.ReplyCancel

  • RebekkaMay 13, 2012 - 6:35 am

    Happy Mothers Day Becca! This is beautiful and truly a keep sake. You come up with the best ideas. :)ReplyCancel

  • Sherian DixonMay 13, 2012 - 11:32 am

    I have several of these. These are such a good idea! I will have to get busy!ReplyCancel

  • SusanMay 14, 2012 - 5:22 pm

    You are so creative Becca! I just love this idea and those inspirational sayings. Thanks once again for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Jan B.May 15, 2012 - 7:55 am

    Beautfiul idea!!! I love your blog. I love your creations. Thank you for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • sherry gardnerMay 15, 2012 - 10:56 am

    I love everything about this idea…just awesome…you are so creative and thoughtful…ReplyCancel

  • Sandra PaulMay 26, 2012 - 1:48 am

    It is 8 in the morning and I am relaxing and was thinking about life in general and mine. CREATING is one of my life saver and it brought me to Florence in Italy. I left my country 9 months ago to to bring ma career of art teacher and painter to another level, the one of restorer. I now work to restore painting that are 400years old. Give them back their original beauty by keeping the integrity of the original artist. This new life also brought me love. I met a really special man and we felt in love together. A Florentine DOC as he say with a smile. All that with the need of the word CREATE which is my blood that keep me alive and happy. Just needed to share those few lines. happy day to all of you. SandraReplyCancel

  • melindaMay 30, 2012 - 12:01 pm

    please do a video on how to make your beautiful haedpins.ReplyCancel

  • Ann TuckJune 9, 2012 - 11:23 pm

    A beautiful project Becca. I have found your site through Stamptv, and have just read your tutorial on circular embossing. How clever you are! I must give it a try, as I too have those little folders and thought they were limited. Great work!ReplyCancel
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