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Hi there blog friends!  As promised, I rolled random.org to get the winner.   I hope you’ll take a second to pop in and see if it was you.


If the winner could please reach out to me through my contact page with your mailing address within 48 hours.  With no response, I’ll pick a new name.  Remember, I save packages until I have a few, then I make a post office run :-)

There were a lot of great clearance stories.  It almost makes me feel as if I’m been living under a rock.  There is no doubt that a frugal crafter will find a sale!!  I’ve found some great items on clearance in my day many years ago I had a favorite sale I would attend.    I’m a knitter too and more specifically I do machine knitting.  That’s the impatient part of me, on a machine I can get a sweater done in two days :-)  Knitting machines take cone yarn but it’s a tad pricey, besides being a little hard to find.  It would begin at a couple of dollars a pound and go up – something like silk would be through the roof.   I found a place in Cartersville, Georgia that sold yarn but better yet had a sale every July.   They said to get anything good you needed to come early and camp out.  So for years my family and I made the trip and could camp out the day before to get our place at the door.  Once inside, you could have anything you could snag for $1.00 a pound, including some ribbons and laces.  My family and I would case the yarn mill out the day before to see where all the expensive stuff was.  Then when they opened the doors at 5am on the day of the sale – everyone would bust in and run along raking cones of yarn into big boxes.  A stocked warehouse quickly emptied within and hour or so, with knitters, weavers, spinners and other artisans leaving quite happy.  Pity, R&M Yarns moved to Tennessee and there’s no more sale, but every year the same people would come. Even though it was a hectic run to grab the best stuff, people were friendly!!

So as not to make it too confusing, I’ll show the winner for buttons tomorrow and I’ll have something new to show then. 


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  • Deborah HooperApril 21, 2011 - 7:42 pm

    Congratulations Vivace! Hope you see the post.ReplyCancel

  • kathy SApril 21, 2011 - 7:46 pm

    Congrats to VivaceReplyCancel

  • BernieApril 21, 2011 - 7:55 pm

    Congrats Vivace! You lucky girl. Enjoy!
    Blessings BernieReplyCancel

  • IreneApril 21, 2011 - 7:57 pm

    Here I thought that I was the only machine knitter around. I am very happy that someone else does it as well. You can also add spinning and weaving and a few other things. It’s a wonder that I have time in my day for making a card.ReplyCancel

  • JaneApril 21, 2011 - 8:09 pm

    Congratulations Vivace! This is such a great blog to visit isn’t it? It is like having eye candy each and every day.ReplyCancel

  • VivaceApril 21, 2011 - 8:14 pm

    Unbelievable! I am completely bowled over! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!ReplyCancel

  • Diane HApril 21, 2011 - 8:17 pm

    Good for you Vivace…..so fun to be surprised!!ReplyCancel

  • VivaceApril 21, 2011 - 8:22 pm

    I love this blog! And today, boy oh boy, I am speechless!ReplyCancel

  • TootsieApril 21, 2011 - 8:37 pm

    Good snag…TootsieReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenApril 21, 2011 - 8:56 pm

    WHAT FUN BECCA!!!! I know you said, a frugal crafter WILL find those sales; I guess I just don’t get out ENOUGH!!! LOL It doesn’t help when I live waaaay out in the boonies either!!!!! :)ReplyCancel

  • RufusApril 21, 2011 - 8:58 pm

    Becca, as a weaver I knew about R&M, but never made it to the sale. (lived in New England then) Then when I moved, so did they! Funny when I started to read your post I was thinking, hmmm need to tell her about R&M! Congrats to Vivace, she’s gonna be thrilled!
    R/ReplyCancel

  • CyndieApril 21, 2011 - 9:07 pm

    What a fun story! I really enjoyed it.ReplyCancel

  • Bev J.April 21, 2011 - 9:40 pm

    Congrats on your win, Vivace.

    Thanks Becca for the chance to win and the neat story.ReplyCancel

  • Karen M.April 21, 2011 - 9:57 pm

    Congrats Vivace!! You lucky crafter!! Great story Becca–love it!
    Karen M.ReplyCancel

  • Robyn HarrowerApril 21, 2011 - 10:26 pm

    Hi Becca, This is the first time I have commented. I love your beautiful cards and my hubby made me a peg bow tier and my card friends all wanted one as well so he has had something to occupy his spare time. I am in Australia and love making cards. We are a smal group (10-12) who meet twice weekly to make our cards. I have just bought a die cutter and ordered Spellbinders dies to get started. I just get so much pleasure from my cards and my craft room & stash has been a long term project(10yrs). A girl has to have a hobby. Kind Regards RobynReplyCancel

  • MelissaApril 21, 2011 - 10:29 pm

    I’m so excited for you Vivace! Woot woot! Congrats!ReplyCancel

  • MaryannApril 22, 2011 - 12:06 am

    COngratulations Vivace, what a great surprise it must have been to see this ha haha. Enjoy your win, and thanks soooo much again Becca for the great chance.
    Have a wonderful Easter everyone.ReplyCancel

  • cynthia beynonApril 22, 2011 - 1:53 am

    BECCA BECCA I HOPE THE WINNER ENJOYS ALL HER PRIZES.
    I REALLY ENJOYED YOUR STORY . ONLY A TRUE CRAFTER WOULD DO
    SOMETHING LIKE THAT.

    CYNTHIAReplyCancel

  • Olga JewellApril 22, 2011 - 6:28 am

    congrats Vivace!!!! EnjoyReplyCancel

  • SherylApril 22, 2011 - 6:32 am

    Congrats! Enjoy!ReplyCancel

  • Marge PenleyApril 22, 2011 - 7:18 am

    The card, All Our Best Wishes, is beautiful and made me decide to subscribe to your blog. What did you use for the the swirls on the background? It looks like wood but maybe it’s chipboard? Would love to make this card. Thanks,
    Marge PenleyReplyCancel

  • Evie ShambleyApril 22, 2011 - 8:11 am

    Congratulations to the winner. Hope see gets to respond to win!ReplyCancel

  • Elaine AllenApril 22, 2011 - 8:58 am

    Congratulations!ReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)April 22, 2011 - 9:38 am

    Good for you, Vivace! I hope you have a great time with the goodies.ReplyCancel

  • DawnllApril 22, 2011 - 12:15 pm

    Congrats to the winnerReplyCancel

  • JeanApril 22, 2011 - 3:42 pm

    congratulations!ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisApril 22, 2011 - 5:30 pm

    Congratulations!!!! to the winner. Enjoy your goodies. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • ColleenB.April 22, 2011 - 8:33 pm

    Congratulations Vnace. Enjoy your ‘goodies’ as i’m sure you will
    ColleenBReplyCancel

  • Wendy HApril 22, 2011 - 9:20 pm

    Hello Becca, I am from Australia & my friend & I are eager each day to see your new cards. We get really great ideas from you….many thanks. We were wondering if you would be able to do a few male type cards as we are often stuck for ideas, thanks Wendy HReplyCancel

  • Marina BApril 25, 2011 - 5:10 pm

    Hello Becca, Wendy H had a wonderful idea for some cards for the males. They seem hard to make. ThanksReplyCancel

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I have a new card to share today, I managed to squeeze in a couple of minutes of me time!  Don’t you feel like you’ve accomplished something when you can at least eek out a card every once in a while?  This is a springy card to match just the way I feel.    As I do every now and again, I challenged myself to pick the speed up and get ‘er done.  Remember, I’m the one that can spend and hour just picking out paper?  Is is just me?


The paper is some of my favorite K and Company.  As I rarely do, I stamped directly on the the paper . . . it just seemed a shame to cover it up.  The sentiment is another from Our Daily Bread Designs from the set called Mother’s Day.

SUPPLIES I USED
Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs – Mothers Day
Paper: K & Company, The Paper Company
Ink: Versafine Black Onyx
Accessories: EK Success Abstract Flower Border Punch, Pearls, Bazzill Bling, ribbon

Running off to take care of some family business, hugs friends – keep your eyes open for a big blog candy I’ll be offering with some lovely paper!

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  • Michelle ~ daydreams505April 15, 2011 - 10:06 am

    The is so pretty… and yes, I spend way too much time deciding what papers to use, what the layout should be, which embellishments to use. It can day me days to finish a card sometimes because I need to walk away and think about if for a while. :)ReplyCancel

  • Naomi A. of ColoradoApril 15, 2011 - 10:09 am

    Very pretty and delicate looking! Thanks Becca for sharing!ReplyCancel

  • Linda EApril 15, 2011 - 10:10 am

    Breathtakingly beautiful, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • bonnie weissApril 15, 2011 - 10:12 am

    So simple and so very beautiful, Becca.ReplyCancel

  • Elaine AllenApril 15, 2011 - 10:18 am

    Becca –

    This is just gorgeous. I really love how it turned out.

    Elaine AllenReplyCancel

  • Lynn GuitardApril 15, 2011 - 10:24 am

    I thought that I was the only one who would look at paper for hours trying to figure out what would go good together. I don’t feel so bad now. I can have three or four different combination and end up not liking any of them, put it all back and start over. Decisions, decisions.ReplyCancel

  • Sheila - UKApril 15, 2011 - 10:25 am

    What a lovely spring-like card Becca and I love the lacey effect on the bottom. Ooooh I take ages about choosing papers, colours and which die to use Becca…maybe that’s why I don’t get many cards done! Lol! Anyway I spend so much time looking through all your stunning creations…another reason why I don’t get many done! Lol!
    Have a lovely weekend..I’ll be missing from Monday as I’m going away for a few days so please don’t think I’m ignoring your blog! I’ll e back!!!

    Love Sheila xxReplyCancel

  • MelissaApril 15, 2011 - 10:25 am

    I “Love” paper. Yes, it takes me forever to pick out a particular piece for a page or card. I can just sit and look through my paper. Some are hard to use! This is a beautiful card. Perfect for mother’s day, perhaps with a different sentiment. You do wonderful work and I so enjoy coming here! Blessings to you!ReplyCancel

  • SheilaApril 15, 2011 - 10:26 am

    What a beautiful card, so soft and sweet. When I grow up I want to make cards just like you. : )ReplyCancel

  • MargApril 15, 2011 - 10:26 am

    Oh, I do like this card. The colours, as you said are so ‘springy’. I spend way to much time fussing over the paper – do they go together? Do I have ribbon and embellishments that might work with it. I do understand.ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisApril 15, 2011 - 10:33 am

    This is gorgeous Becca, Love the DP it is beautiful anything with flowers makes my heart sing. Love the die-cut border very pretty. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • JessicaApril 15, 2011 - 10:34 am

    Hey Becca, lovely job. And no, you are not the only one. spend more time deciding on the paper than anything else. I’ll start with an idea in my head, with a stamp or a cricut cut, and then must find the perfect paper. Or I’ll start with the recipiants favorite color, and move on to the paper. Sometimes it can take a couple of days to come together. If it’s not working, I set it aside and work on something else. It usually works to refresh my thoughts. TFS
    Hugs, JessicaReplyCancel

  • deb vandersteegApril 15, 2011 - 10:37 am

    Hi Becca,

    Your card is beautiful. I know what you mean about taking a hour just to pick out the paper that you will use. I am very slow making cards but I think that I love the process of creating just as much as the actual making of the card. It does make it a little hard to make deadlines though. I must say that all of your cards are worth waiting for. :)

    Have a beautiful day sweetie.

    Hugs and Blessings,
    DebReplyCancel

  • DebraKApril 15, 2011 - 10:42 am

    yes, I spend the most time picking out paper, too. Maybe too many choices…? This is so pretty! I have the same paper pad and have used many of the papers already. I love it, too! have a great weekend!ReplyCancel

  • RuthApril 15, 2011 - 10:46 am

    Becca:
    So beautiful and happy card. Love your touch of ribbons.
    Can you share how you do the “lacy” trims.
    Is it just using paper punches?
    Thanks
    Have a blessed day.

    RuthReplyCancel

  • Connie C.April 15, 2011 - 10:51 am

    This is way beautiful! You could frame this as artwork…just like a lot of your cards! I know what you mean about picking out paper (and embellishments and rubber stamps and, and, and….). What’s worse is once I get it home, I almost hate to cut into some of it. Blessings on you, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • JessicaApril 15, 2011 - 10:52 am

    Hey Becca, lovely job. And no, you are not the only one. I spend more time deciding on the paper than anything else. I’ll start with an idea in my head, with a stamp or a cricut cut, and then must find the perfect paper. Or I’ll start with the recipiants favorite color, and move on to the paper. Sometimes it can take a couple of days to come together. If it’s not working, I set it aside and work on something else. It usually works to refresh my thoughts. TFS
    Hugs, JessicaReplyCancel

  • Vicky SchmidtApril 15, 2011 - 10:56 am

    Becca
    Your card is beautiful. I love that paper.
    Vicky SReplyCancel

  • Mrs. HamApril 15, 2011 - 10:56 am

    Beautiful card. That paper is stunning.ReplyCancel

  • Olga JewellApril 15, 2011 - 11:05 am

    this is so so beautiful!!!!ReplyCancel

  • AnneApril 15, 2011 - 11:05 am

    Beautiful scripture, beautiful paper and beautiful bow :o)
    Hugs
    Anne (UK) xReplyCancel

  • Judy I, St. Louis MOApril 15, 2011 - 11:09 am

    What a beautiful card. I love the lacy layered border.ReplyCancel

  • Mary RobersonApril 15, 2011 - 11:09 am

    K & Co. is one of my favorites when it comes to paper and embellishments because they have the look of quality. I know you will understand this term, Becca (because you sew): their paper has “a good hand to it”.

    Also, I can spend hrs trying to pick out all the right things for a card. Then,
    as I’m doing it will say “oh that doesn’t look right” and find something else.
    There are times I end up with something entirely different from the way it
    started!ReplyCancel

  • SherylApril 15, 2011 - 11:14 am

    love it – I must look for that border punch!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Kathleen RitchieApril 15, 2011 - 11:37 am

    I am glad to hear that you take a long time to pick out just the right paper and such, for the card you are creating. I want it to really speak to the person I am making it for. So that they know that it comes from my heart. Once agian you have created a masterpiece. LOLReplyCancel

  • BernieApril 15, 2011 - 11:48 am

    Oh Such a Lovely card! Awesome paper and ribbon. Love this simple LO.
    I really have a difficult time deciding on papers too. I can spend half my day finding papers that work together. When I find a combo I like I keep them together in a separate file. This really saves me time.
    Blessings BernieReplyCancel

  • Linda RoyaltyApril 15, 2011 - 11:49 am

    I love this card! It just makes me feel happy to look at it. I have this pack of paper from K and Company and love each one. I am making Mothersday cars from this paper too! Thanks for the breath of fresh spring air. Becca you are the best!ReplyCancel

  • Marilyn ClarkApril 15, 2011 - 12:00 pm

    Elegant card and this is the first time I can recall you using sheer ribbon. I have the sheer ribbon, if I had your talent……..I don’t, that is God’s gift to you and thanks for sharing it with us. Have a great day.ReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)April 15, 2011 - 12:12 pm

    Oh my, oh my! This one is really truly the best one yet. Even better than all the other best-one-yets. The colours are enough to wake one up with their energy and life. It is so fresh and delicate. It makes me want to sing.ReplyCancel

  • LoyceApril 15, 2011 - 12:25 pm

    Lovely card. Yes, I too can spend all my time on my many choices. Then EEk I’m out of time.ReplyCancel

  • Barb WibelApril 15, 2011 - 12:28 pm

    This card is beautiful! I love that you stamped directly on the paper. I just bought this stack because it is so stunning. So often there are the large designs, too large for cards, but you have just provided inspiration for what to do with these pages! I was actually going to frame this page with the bike because it is just lovely. Thanks for sharing your genius!ReplyCancel

  • Cindy ClevengerApril 15, 2011 - 12:30 pm

    Becca I can take an entire day to do one card! I am hardcore at rubber stamping so often create my own paper for cards but it is lovely to see stamping over decorative paper. I seldom do this as often the papers I like seem to have a finish on them that does not take stamped ink very well. Your card is lovely and perfect! Thanks so much for sharing with us!ReplyCancel

  • Lori mApril 15, 2011 - 12:46 pm

    Becca, your blog candy is so generous and your new cards is really is beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • Jana T.April 15, 2011 - 12:49 pm

    You are not the only one that spends an hour picking out paper. I have to go through almost everything just to be semi satisfied. Then, you have to move on to the embellishments and the list goes on and on!! I love your beautiful card it is truly and inspiration .ReplyCancel

  • Marcie SmithApril 15, 2011 - 12:55 pm

    Who says simple isn’t beautiful. I love this paper. The way you selected this image to fit on the card was perfect and I love that you were able to just stamp a sentiment that did not take away from the image at all. Perfect selection.
    MarcieReplyCancel

  • CindyApril 15, 2011 - 12:56 pm

    this is very beautiful, I love the colors and sentiment.ReplyCancel

  • WillowApril 15, 2011 - 1:05 pm

    That is just beautiful Becca!!! I love how you used the edge dies to create what looks almost like a ruffle!!!ReplyCancel

  • Cheryl S.April 15, 2011 - 1:06 pm

    Ohhhhh, this paper is gorgeous and the scripture verse is so wonderful for Mother’s Day! Thank you for sharing your terrific card with us.ReplyCancel

  • Judy McMullenApril 15, 2011 - 1:22 pm

    No, Becca, it isn’t just you. I spend more time on picking out the paper and the embellishments than I do on actually creating the card! ARGGGHH! I wish I could come up with creative ideas more quickly.

    You always give me inspiration with your beautiful creations! Thank you!!!
    Wishing you a blessed day!ReplyCancel

  • Debbi (UK)April 15, 2011 - 1:45 pm

    Beautiful…as always :) You are a very talented ladyReplyCancel

  • RebeccaApril 15, 2011 - 2:00 pm

    Oh my, Becca.
    The moment I saw this card I was instantly in love. When I saw the paper I thought maybe it was a find or print from something from the past. Glad to know it is K&Co. I think their papers are so elegant and classy. I will have to search for this paper. There is no way I can pass up making a card like this.
    Thanks for always sharing. You are a priceless crafting friend.
    God Bless,
    BeckyReplyCancel

  • Stacy NicholasApril 15, 2011 - 2:30 pm

    Becca,
    This is so pretty! I love the idea of stamping on the picture. Might need to use the idea to create some cards using some paper I have not used because it was to pretty to cover up. Thank you for sharing.
    Also Wanted to let you know that I also take hours to decide on papers and embellies before I create and then keep on changing and adding. Thank you again and have a wonderful weekend.ReplyCancel

  • Charlene DahlbergApril 15, 2011 - 2:38 pm

    Becca, this card is so beautiful, I never think to stamp on the paper and this is soo pretty. Love the punched borders and oooohhhh the bow!!!!ReplyCancel

  • CathyApril 15, 2011 - 2:46 pm

    You have great taste in paper!ReplyCancel

  • Anne ( Midlands UK)April 15, 2011 - 2:55 pm

    Hello Becca another beautiful card. I also spend ages picking out paper etc to use- you are not alone. Anne xReplyCancel

  • LeanneApril 15, 2011 - 3:04 pm

    Becca,
    I love this card. The colors and picture are so soft and spring feeling. Everything about it just screams….SPRING! Another masterpiece from you!
    Blessings…LeanneReplyCancel

  • LeanneApril 15, 2011 - 3:11 pm

    Becca,
    Your card is so soft. I love the colors and spring flowers. It screams “SPRING”.
    Blessings…LeanneReplyCancel

  • FernandaApril 15, 2011 - 3:21 pm

    Beautiful Springy card! I especially like the lacey border-now how was that done? My problem is that I buy, buy, buy paper cause they’re all so beautiful then I have difficulty coming to grips and putting them through the paper trimmer! I know it’s just paper-but it’s so hard parting ways lol!!!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Cindy LouApril 15, 2011 - 3:34 pm

    Beautiful card and paper! Are you the only one???? Girlfriend, I not only spend an hour picking out the paper,(and there are some I just can’t bring myself to cut!) but then spend hours and sometimes days, just trying to get the right layout that makes me happy. Hubby says the cards are worth hundreds of dollars each if we would count the hours put in ;) No my dear, you are not near alone, we belong to a very special group of people called “paperholics”.ReplyCancel

  • Rene from OZApril 15, 2011 - 3:37 pm

    Hi Becca,
    This card is just beautiful as all your cards are, to think you just used the paper is a wonderful idea, thank you.
    Rene from OZ xoReplyCancel

  • Janet CastleApril 15, 2011 - 4:08 pm

    No…not just you – I can spend a LOT of time in the store…and not just for the paper!!!! Then can’t wait to get home and make something…which usually does not happen – life gets in the way. Most times I just store it away and forget I even have it….sooooooo sad! Somehow, I don’t think I’m alone in this ‘problem’. On the bright side, it’s like my birthday when I re-discover my stored treasure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a thrill!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Hugs,
    Jan CastleReplyCancel

  • JBApril 15, 2011 - 4:20 pm

    Beautiful!!ReplyCancel

  • LynneApril 15, 2011 - 5:00 pm

    It’s such a lovely card, just love the paper and the punched trim looks so delicate.
    Oh no your not the only one who spends an hour for the right paper!!
    Then of course there’s the right ribbon and so on lol. If it doesn’t look right it doesn’t feel right does it? Isn’t it great though when it all comes together.ReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenApril 15, 2011 - 5:11 pm

    OH Becca!!!!!!!!! This is GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE the paper!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It’s WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your ribbon is PERFECT, being sheer with this wonderful paper!!!!!!!!! YOU DID A SUPER JOB on this!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)ReplyCancel

  • Gloria TaylorApril 15, 2011 - 5:19 pm

    I love this card. It is a beautiful card to make for any woman especially for Moms. I might try and make this card for my mom for Mother’s Day since I haven’t made hers yet. Love the paper pattern, colors and creation of this card. Has eleganances too. Thank you.ReplyCancel

  • Barb P.April 15, 2011 - 5:38 pm

    What a beautiful card, Becca. No, it isn’t just you. I always take so much more time choosing paper than making the cards, and usually change my mind a couple of times before the final decision. Oh, the challenges we crafters face.ReplyCancel

  • TanjaApril 15, 2011 - 6:22 pm

    Love this paper and card Becca. I am also a slow card maker/scrapper. I take ages to make up my mind finding and pulling out different papers and embellishments, stamping or die cutting something just to put it aside and stamp/cut a “better” colour! And the cleaning up after one of these sessions takes a while too! I am better if I have double sided paper as the two sides usually look great together, even better is a set/range/pad of paper although I don’t always agree with the designers about what goes well together! lol.ReplyCancel

  • CarolynApril 15, 2011 - 6:40 pm

    It isn’t just you, Becca. There are many times it takes me ALL DAY to make one card. Sigh. Your work is always SO beautiful, and I enjoy checking your blog daily.ReplyCancel

  • JaneyApril 15, 2011 - 6:49 pm

    I hoard papers – like I do fabric – so I can spend a long time trying to decide what paper to use…..don’t want to be wasteful! I haven’t seen this beautiful paper – it’s wonderful – and stamping directly on it allows everyone to also focus on the paper. You are so daring, Becca!

    Thanks –

    hugsReplyCancel

  • Charlene MerrickApril 15, 2011 - 7:48 pm

    Oh, my…..absolutely gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • GrannyCharlotteApril 15, 2011 - 8:28 pm

    Beautiful card. Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • lacyquilterApril 15, 2011 - 9:55 pm

    I call it over analyzing. I LOVE the layered punched edgings.ReplyCancel

  • LaureenApril 15, 2011 - 10:22 pm

    It is nice to see there are others that take so long to finish a card! Beautiful card and I love the paper!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Robin BurgesonApril 15, 2011 - 10:30 pm

    All your cards are gorgeous. One reason is that the stamps are always so endearing! I got my score-buddy and score tape today and I’ve been going crazy trying it out. Thanks so much for the winning opportunity.ReplyCancel

  • bluemoonApril 15, 2011 - 11:30 pm

    This is a beautiful card! I love the paper and am wondering about the pretty paper.ReplyCancel

  • JoannApril 16, 2011 - 2:45 am

    Oh My goodness Becca this card is beautiful!!! I love how you stamped directly onto the paper. It definitely would have been a shame to cover it up, it’s a beautiful paper. The sentiment is just beautiful as well. Great job on this one.ReplyCancel

  • PattyApril 16, 2011 - 7:06 am

    Becca this card is so beautiful. Simple yet so elegant. I love the paper!!
    You’re right the paper is too beautiful to cover up. Have a nice day!ReplyCancel

  • Carol RApril 16, 2011 - 8:48 am

    Oh I have that paper pad and I just love the sheet you have used. I just don’t want to part with it yet! I love how you have used it and may make a card now just for myself!ReplyCancel

  • Susan HeineApril 16, 2011 - 9:08 am

    Our local scrapbook store, Legacy Scrapbooks in Cedarburg, WI, has 2 rummage sales a year. The first year I attended I bought 30 different colors of Whispers ink pads for $3, 50 slate blue pearlized 6″ square envelopes for 50 cents and an unopened pack of 9 pearlized paint bottles for $1.50…what
    a blessing…since I went to the sale with $5…a gift from Sharon who supports my cardmaking minisitry to Jewish immigrants returning to Israel.ReplyCancel

  • ElayneApril 16, 2011 - 10:04 am

    Wow, aren’t you just the best, another great giveaway.
    Love looking at your site even without the giveaways, so inspirational.
    Thanks.ReplyCancel

  • Helen of GAApril 16, 2011 - 11:29 am

    I feel guilty if I buy anything that is not on sale. Love your projects. I check your blog every day.ReplyCancel

  • Val WApril 16, 2011 - 12:42 pm

    How lovely! I really like the layers of lacey borders with pearls. Also, that paper is gorgeous. I wouldn’t want to cover it up either. It’s nice to have some papers like that on hand where you can stamp a sentiment on, add some accents, boom, done.ReplyCancel

  • PaulineApril 16, 2011 - 1:58 pm

    What a great card and a great idea. I have never stamped directly on the paper. I work at a scrapbooking store and was just looking at the K.Company paper last night. I am back there again today so it is now a must bye..

    Thanks again.ReplyCancel

  • Nancy MashburnApril 16, 2011 - 2:11 pm

    My great clearance was when we were visiting Florida and I saw the drapes I had been looking at at Bed Bath and Beyond on half price. Not wanting to miss out on such a great bargain – I actually carried them home on the plane. While ironing them I found that one had a huge flaw in it. Fortunately, I was able to take it to our local store and they ordered a replacement for me. They are beautiful in our bedroom! that’s only one of my clearance stories.ReplyCancel

  • Rene from OZApril 16, 2011 - 2:21 pm

    Hi Becca, I don’t mind rummaging for specials but I don’t like standing in line for the doors to open. I love your card, is the paper from old stock, can’t seem to find it on K @ C site.
    Rene from OZ xoReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterApril 16, 2011 - 3:03 pm

    that is some gorgeous paper you wouldn’t want to cover up, love your punched borders, lovely card!ReplyCancel

  • Terry S.April 16, 2011 - 4:20 pm

    I understand about picking out the paper. But why does it feel like I get almost everything out before I finish up a card? Any advice?ReplyCancel

  • SherylApril 16, 2011 - 4:55 pm

    This is such a lovely cardReplyCancel

  • Mi MiApril 16, 2011 - 5:35 pm

    Such a beautiful card. Love the lace at the bottomReplyCancel

  • sheriApril 16, 2011 - 6:23 pm

    Another fantastic card!!! Love viewing your work. The best clearance sales are the ones I just fall into once in awhile…and then boy! do I go to town. Most of the time nothing goes with anything, but then lo and behold I find something I need–and there it is. But everything gets used sooner or later.ReplyCancel

  • Lynn SmithApril 17, 2011 - 11:14 am

    The best clearance sale is one when I actually have some money to spend, which is not often.ReplyCancel

  • gloria lApril 17, 2011 - 12:14 pm

    Becca , this card came out beautiful. I think the stamping and the bits of embellishment made the flowers pop even more.ReplyCancel

  • Ella ConnerApril 17, 2011 - 12:55 pm

    Becca, I also can spend an hour picking out paper and embellishments! I’m a paperholic, ha! Love your site and the inspiration it gives me to improve my cards and techniques. Thank you for sharing your creative talent with us.ReplyCancel

  • Ella ConnerApril 17, 2011 - 12:58 pm

    Becca, I too can spend an hour picking out paper and embellishments, I’m a certified paperholic! Your blog inspires me to push my creativity. Tthank you for sharing your magnificent talent with us.ReplyCancel

  • Dianna ParkApril 17, 2011 - 8:29 pm

    Love clearance sales! Have found some great items at Michael’s on clearance – as well as Belk’s and TJ Maxx throughout the years… Thanks, Becca, for your great site; love your style.ReplyCancel

  • GeorginaApril 17, 2011 - 9:15 pm

    All my work right now revolves around my daughter’s wedding. The greatest “clearance sale” I’ve ever found is your blog! I stumbled across it as we began plans for the wedding. I’ve gotten so many wonderfoul ideas for thank you gifts and cards from your site. And it is all using materials I already have on hand. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and creativity.ReplyCancel

  • Karen LinarezApril 17, 2011 - 11:06 pm

    I know exactly what you mean. I actually don’t know how you always have something beautiful to show us, because I take hours to get a card done and then a long time to finally get the post complete on my fairly new blog (I’ve missed challenge deadlines because of it). I’m hoping I can get faster at it, because I don’t have hours to spend every day to get a card done, and I’d sure like to be able to share a card just about every day. I love the simplicity of this card, and you’re right those flowers are too pretty to cover up. Just lovely, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • Niki WinchellApril 18, 2011 - 9:44 am

    Becca,
    so glad you didn’t cover up this lovely paper, wonderful card!

    NikiReplyCancel

  • DeniceApril 18, 2011 - 8:05 pm

    Oh my goodness, this is so beautiful. The colors really grab you and I love the sentiment.ReplyCancel

  • Robin BurgesonApril 19, 2011 - 5:08 am

    Hi Becca,
    I’m not sure I could have done what you did with the towing! Glad you’re back safe and sound. I’m always in love with your cards, but especially your bows and flowers. I bought some flimsy material today to try my hand with some flowers on YouTube. I’d love to see a video on your latest glam flower.ReplyCancel

  • Robin BurgesonApril 19, 2011 - 5:11 am

    I have to amend my just-previous comment. I am not on YouTube, thank you very much. I saw a young man named Drew who made some flowers so simple that there is absolutely no fear factor for me. Tomorrow will be the day to try them as I make cards for my Dine-and Swap card group.ReplyCancel

  • Robin BurgesonApril 19, 2011 - 5:14 am

    LOL, no one else is awake at this hour of the morning. I’m not by choice, and I don’t have a job, but I won’t go into details. I have to say I spent OVER an hour yesterday picking out paper at Hobby Lobby that was on sale. The store loved me when I checked out, ha ha.ReplyCancel

  • Barb WibelApril 19, 2011 - 10:26 am

    I commented a couple of days ago that this was such an inspiration for using those large but lovely 12 x 12 dp sheets. Well, I just wanted to show you how I made a card using just one of these sheets. You can see it at my blog. Gave you a much-deserved shout out, too!ReplyCancel

  • EileenApril 19, 2011 - 10:51 am

    What a beautiful Spring card, lovely paper, lovely colours and the ribbon just finishes it off.
    LOL EileenReplyCancel

  • Lorraine SeguinMay 1, 2011 - 10:05 am

    Becca this is fantastic … this morning I woke up and realized that Mothers day is next weekend !!! Holy cow where did time go.. And I saw this card and how beautiful is this.. I have the DP… I think stamped on the paper is awesome.. I have done this before.. On the corners of mine I added some gold paper brads they are the big ones and put big pearls on top of the brads.. And to me they look like earrings on there.. But, they look cool too….Now that I have my mothers day cards done.. Need to go work on my flower beds… Thanks for the inspiration !! Love your blog.. Keep it coming… Your fan LorraineReplyCancel

  • Lorraine SeguinMay 1, 2011 - 10:06 am

    Becca this is fantastic … this morning I woke up and realized that Mothers day is next weekend !!! Holy cow where did time go.. And I saw this card and how beautiful is this.. I have the DP… I think stamped on the paper is awesome.. I have done this before.. On the corners of mine I added some gold paper brads they are the big ones and put big pearls on top of the brads.. And to me they look like earrings on there.. But, they look cool too….Now that I have my mothers day cards done.. Need to go work on my flower beds… Thanks for the inspiration !! Love your blog.. Keep it coming… Love your bow by the way… Your fan LorraineReplyCancel

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Hi there blog friends!!  No one claimed the Prima Paper and goodies, so as promised through another name was picked with the aid of Random.org.   Could you please click over and see if it was you?  I hope the candy hasn’t grown cold, people tend to move on very quickly and this is sitting, ready to go out.  I still have another candy scheduled so never fear – if you didn’t win this time, perhaps next time.  The winner is:

Winner, please reach out to me through my contact page and send your mailing address within 48 hours :-) In the meantime I’ll see you soon blog friends!

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  • cynthia beynonApril 15, 2011 - 12:05 am

    BECCA BECCA MAYBE I COULD BE CLARE FOR THE DAY AND
    CLAIM THE PRIZE. CAN’T UNDERSTAND WHY THEY DON’T CHECK
    THEIR NAME AND SEE IF THEY HAVE WON. I WOULD BE ON THE
    COMPUTER EVERY 15 MINUTES TO SEE IF I WON. AND THAT IS WHAT
    I DO.
    IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SELLING YOUR CARDS, I WOULD BE MORE
    THAN HAPPY TO PURCHASE ONE OF THEM.

    CYNTHIAReplyCancel

  • JeanApril 15, 2011 - 1:14 am

    Becca,
    Thanks for sharing. Sorry someone missed out on the fun stuff. Have a great day!ReplyCancel

  • Janet CastleApril 15, 2011 - 2:00 am

    Sad for someone who missed out…hope Claire sees her name!!!
    Jan CastleReplyCancel

  • racheApril 15, 2011 - 2:57 am

    Love all your creations. thanks for sharing with us. You are always and inspiration.ReplyCancel

  • Sheila - UKApril 15, 2011 - 4:19 am

    Congratulations Claire….don’t miss out and come and claim Becca’s wonderful candy!!

    Love Sheila xxReplyCancel

  • Deborah HooperApril 15, 2011 - 6:56 am

    I’m here twice a day, so if you call my name, I’ll be there in a hurry. Seriously, I hope Claire sees this.ReplyCancel

  • Pansy JonesApril 15, 2011 - 7:54 am

    Congrats. I hope Clare claims her prize…if not I will be checking to see if my name appears.ReplyCancel

  • MariettaApril 15, 2011 - 9:59 am

    Just want to say I’m new to your blog and the first thing I saw was the peg ribbon video!! I have an old, old ribbon maker from back in the ’60’s that I dug out that you can move plastic pegs around and it worked with your video on that ribbon!! I do have to tape the one end down, but it works! I was so thrilled, as the others I’ve tried have not worked, especially with arthritic hands!! I thank you so very much for this, as now I can make the greatest bows!!ReplyCancel

  • JalineApril 15, 2011 - 10:13 am

    Hello Becca, I’m wondering where do we look to see who the winner is???
    Love all your creative designs.ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisApril 15, 2011 - 10:35 am

    Winner please contact Becca, she always mails out as soon as she gets your info. She always has some awesome blog candy. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • Clare CurcioApril 15, 2011 - 1:30 pm

    Thanks, all you great ladies out there! I saw my name only because someone emailed me that I had won! Thank you so much, Becca! I’m soooo excited! I love Prima products! Good luck next time, all you Hunny-Bunnies! Hugs to all! Clare =)
    ReplyCancel

  • Lori AApril 15, 2011 - 3:14 pm

    Awww… I hope Claire contacts you soon!

    Have a great weekend Becca :)
    Love n hugs,
    LoriReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenApril 15, 2011 - 5:15 pm

    CONGRATULATIONS CLARE!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) EJOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)ReplyCancel

  • RufusApril 15, 2011 - 8:57 pm

    Hope that this time the winner, Claire, sees her name and claims her lovely goodies! I could always change my name! Have a marvelous weekend Becca. Today’s card was awesome as always, even if a slight departure for you!
    R/ReplyCancel

  • Clare CurcioApril 15, 2011 - 10:59 pm

    Hi, there! I’m here to claim my lovely Prima goodies! I sent you a message earlier today, but don’t know if you got it. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I’m sooooo excited! Can’t you tell? hehehe
    Clare Curcio
    1076 Cedar Creek Village Rd.
    Mount Juliet, TN 37122ReplyCancel

  • Ree DonnellyApril 16, 2011 - 8:49 am

    Congrats, Clare!!!ReplyCancel

  • Elfrieda EverettApril 16, 2011 - 11:00 am

    I went shopping yesterday because I needed a new steamer. I had a $10 coupon and 30% off at the store; so I went. Luckily the steamer was on sale for $44.99. So guess what, I practically got it for less than half off ( tax is always included).ReplyCancel

  • Pat NobleApril 16, 2011 - 11:19 am

    Oh, Becca, I just love all of your creations and look forward to seeing them every day…….if only I had your talent!
    Please keep up the good work and I will keep checking to see your wonderful cards.ReplyCancel

  • Brandy HarperApril 16, 2011 - 1:13 pm

    I lovvvvve shopping for goodies and the sales…oh my! My favorate shopping day was with my sister Geri. We are very new to this craft. So we are looking for great deals. We found on paper for 10 cents. We spent hrs play with paper! I still can hear us giggling! The store was saddly going out of business.

    Thank you ladys for such great tips! Becca, your work is amazing!!!ReplyCancel

  • La VonneApril 16, 2011 - 3:28 pm

    The colors are fabulous….so springy! Thanks for the chance to win…..ReplyCancel

  • Mi MiApril 16, 2011 - 5:52 pm

    Love the card and the lace at the bottom. All your cards are so pretty.ReplyCancel
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