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Hi there sweeties!! First of all, thanks to those who have signed up for an opportunity to win the new Core’dinations that matches Ranger Distress Inks and Adirondack Inks. There’s still time and the wonderful thing is, if you win, I win too. The link to register is in my post HERE. Also, I have my own blog candy going until sometime on Monday, you can read the post and leave a comment HERE.


Now moving on, another piece of the ensemble I created using Spellbinders Parisian Accents and Motifs (we’re almost done).  This Journal was the inspiration and starting point for the entire ensemble. I’ve long wanted my own specially made Gratitude Journal versus just a lined notebook. In this one I can sketch, doodle and glue in items I like. The stamps I’ve used are a set from Quietfire Design called Journal of Gratitude Bookstamps that are artistically beautiful as well as delightfully elegant. Once the innards were stamped, I closed the cover and concentrated on the outside.
I think I picked this journal up at Books a Million for less than $5.00.  I love it that it’s a bound book and it has an elastic band that keeps the book closed.  Blank pages that are heavier than text weight paper made it fly into my shopping cart!

SUPPLIES I USED

Stamps: Quietfire Design – Journal of Gratitude Bookstamps
Paper: Bazzill, The Paper Studio
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black
Accessories: Spellbinders Parisian Accents, Spellbinders Parisian Motifs, Spellbinders Standard Circles SM, Pearls

Thanks so much for stopping by.  I’m off to bed and hope that there’s some creating in my day tomorrow!

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  • Barbara JayJanuary 22, 2011 - 5:05 am

    Well I am first today. :) Your Grateful Journal is splendid!
    OK Becca fans we only have 111 entries for her to win the new Coordinations paper . We can do better than that!!. Please tell everyone to come here and register for the paper giveaway :) Thanks !ReplyCancel

  • Linda LJanuary 22, 2011 - 5:11 am

    What a beautiful journal Becca….very elegant. Good luck winning the Coredinations:-))ReplyCancel

  • AlexandraJanuary 22, 2011 - 5:11 am

    This Journal is beautiful Becca.
    What a lovely idea of having a place for noting things to be grateful for, we often feel low and this is a great way of staying positive and cheering ourselves up.
    Having a beautiful wee book to doodle and sketch our creative thoughts and images is so inspiring too.
    Much better than my plain old sketch book any day. I’d never thought of making it look so attractive on the outside too.
    I’m off give my sketch book a make over now. tfsReplyCancel

  • Lori mJanuary 22, 2011 - 5:18 am

    Beautiful! What a wonderful idea it sure looks much better then my journals.

    :)ReplyCancel

  • Olga JewellJanuary 22, 2011 - 5:28 am

    Fantastic journal, we should all make one!!! Thanks for sharing!ReplyCancel

  • ColleenB.January 22, 2011 - 5:42 am

    Beautiful Journal Becca
    ColleenB.ReplyCancel

  • LorraineJanuary 22, 2011 - 5:48 am

    Such a wonderful idea, made me stop and think what I am grateful for – LOTS xxReplyCancel

  • michelle frasherJanuary 22, 2011 - 5:49 am

    wow. the whole set is so elegant and classy. you truly have an eye for putting all these wonderful elements together without looking over done. as my 8yr.old great niece says “it’s not too goobered up”.

    i got to thinking about what other stuff i collect. i also love fabrics. i have been collecting it since i worked in a fabric store in the early ’70’s. altho i don’t sew like i used to i still love the colors and textures.ReplyCancel

  • Angelina WesselsJanuary 22, 2011 - 5:54 am

    Oh, how I love your journal cover! It is so much more fun to write in a beautiful journal book than one with an ugly cover. (I never thought of recovering some that I have – again, thanks for your inspiration! I really love your paper crafting style, it totally appeals to me. So soft and feminine. Yours is the first blog that I look at each day. Keep inspiring us with your beautiful projects!ReplyCancel

  • Sheila - UKJanuary 22, 2011 - 6:31 am

    Absolutely stunning Becca…this is one item I’ve never tried ( covering an ugly book ) so must have a go. Thank you for sharing this with us. I’ve been away on a little break for 5 days while our daughter was in respite so I’m now doing a ‘catch-up’ on your beautiful blog.

    Love Sheila xxReplyCancel

  • EileenJanuary 22, 2011 - 7:00 am

    With a beautiful journal like that it would encourage you to use it more than a boring old diary ;-) Thank you for sharing and hoping you win the competition LOL

    Take care LOL EileenReplyCancel

  • Tanja S.January 22, 2011 - 7:02 am

    Wow you are really coming out with some lovely works of art!! They just keep getting better. Thanks for another inspiring blog post.
    I can’t enter the Core’dinations blog candy comp. unfortunately as I am not from US or Canada (I am from Aust)ReplyCancel

  • RobbieJanuary 22, 2011 - 7:24 am

    Love your card…soooo elegant…soooo you!ReplyCancel

  • MaryJanuary 22, 2011 - 7:33 am

    Wow this set of dies has endless possibilities and you are the perfect person to show them to us. :)ReplyCancel

  • Barbara WilsonJanuary 22, 2011 - 7:35 am

    Not only beautiful, but functional. You are some fantastic projects with the new spellbinder dies. Signed up hope both of us win.ReplyCancel

  • Karen WJanuary 22, 2011 - 7:44 am

    I love these new die cuts, can’t wait to get them. Gorgeous projects.ReplyCancel

  • LynneJanuary 22, 2011 - 7:56 am

    What a lovely project and such a great idea. A page to add what we are grateful for each day. Something I am certainly going to do.ReplyCancel

  • Tami BJanuary 22, 2011 - 8:05 am

    What a wonderful idea & a beautiful project. I had a “blessings” journal once, and I think it’s time I started again. Thank you for the inspiration.ReplyCancel

  • Sandra ltbJanuary 22, 2011 - 8:11 am

    love, love, love how you use your tools …. very pretty.
    Sandra ltbReplyCancel

  • niseJanuary 22, 2011 - 8:11 am

    This is gorgeous! I have to have heavier paper if I am to pick up a book like this, too. The paper quality makes all the difference, since you can “improve” the covers.ReplyCancel

  • JessicaJanuary 22, 2011 - 8:17 am

    Oh Becca How beautiful! You’v out done yourself… again! This is a beautuful book. I guess I’ll have to check out BAM too! Thankf for sharing. I’m off to check out the new card stock! Thanks again
    Hugs, JessicaReplyCancel

  • emilyJanuary 22, 2011 - 8:23 am

    Another stunning project from your worktable, Becca! What a pretty journal to have on your nightstand or desk. You are pure genius with paper and tools.
    Thanks for sharing! :o)ReplyCancel

  • emilyJanuary 22, 2011 - 8:24 am

    Another stunning project from your worktable, Becca! What a pretty journal to have on your nightstand or desk. You are pure genius with paper and tools.
    Thanks for sharing! :)ReplyCancel

  • MickieJanuary 22, 2011 - 8:29 am

    Oh I like this! Have one of those books I got as a gift and what a neat way to decorate it. I love this set of dies.ReplyCancel

  • Stella B.January 22, 2011 - 8:29 am

    I love your idea for this journal! It looks beautiful too!ReplyCancel

  • Nancy FlecknellJanuary 22, 2011 - 8:29 am

    Love your journal Becca. I can seee this is a nestie that is going to be a must have for me!ReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)January 22, 2011 - 8:31 am

    What a delightful idea! And as usual you’ve done a bang-up job in bringing the idea to life. I fall asleep every night counting my blessings. It never occurred to me to write them down. What a lovely fuzzy warm activity. Many thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • shannon grayJanuary 22, 2011 - 8:36 am

    What a great idea…Journaling in style… what a wonderful way to incorporate creativity and gratitude all wrapped up in paper crafting. :)ReplyCancel

  • lacyquilterJanuary 22, 2011 - 8:48 am

    This is really beautiful, Becca. I love all the things YOU do with these wonderful dies. I’m sure my stuff will never be close in beauty to yours, but I still have to get these dies. Thanks for all the inspiration.ReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenJanuary 22, 2011 - 8:51 am

    WHAT A BEAUTIFUL IDEA!!!!! NOT ONLY is this little journal BEAUTIFUL in the way it looks,(GORGEOUS JOB, Becca! :) ) BUT the OVERALL IDEA is BEAUTIFUL!!!! EVERYDAY, we need to remember what to be grateful for!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • jean wilsonJanuary 22, 2011 - 8:55 am

    Love it Becca! Great idea!ReplyCancel

  • Lisa PJanuary 22, 2011 - 8:58 am

    Beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • SandyJanuary 22, 2011 - 9:04 am

    What a beautiful gift for a good friend. Thanks for the lovely work and idea!ReplyCancel

  • Kay MJanuary 22, 2011 - 9:07 am

    Thanks so much for this WONDERFUL idea, Becca. I can see where I am going to have to check this out further and get these stunning dies. You have such great ideas. I just love coming and looking at your blog — just for the beauty of it!ReplyCancel

  • SheilaJanuary 22, 2011 - 9:08 am

    Awesome job Becca. I love journal books.
    I would hate to write in it is so pretty.ReplyCancel

  • bethann dJanuary 22, 2011 - 9:12 am

    love the gratitude journal. i give thanks each day to God for all my blessings but never write them down, they are too personal. Your talent and generosity is seemingly limitless. wish i could win the Cor oredination cs.for you but i entered the contest before getting your post.ReplyCancel

  • Barb HardemanJanuary 22, 2011 - 9:19 am

    This is so very elegant and serene! Just looking at it evokes an attitude of gratefulness! Your work is always so elegant and beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • SamJanuary 22, 2011 - 9:43 am

    I entered from your link. I hope we both win! I’ve never won anything either!ReplyCancel

  • Cynthia WilliamsonJanuary 22, 2011 - 9:52 am

    the journal is beautiful and those parisian spellbinders are really beautiful. My computer is home again after being away for repairs and I have missed your posts so have some catching up to do.
    Love,
    CynthiaReplyCancel

  • Janet BJanuary 22, 2011 - 9:53 am

    Just simply beautifulReplyCancel

  • DonnaJanuary 22, 2011 - 9:55 am

    Oh Becca, after watching your site for the last couple of months and being totally mesmerized by your work and creativity I signed up for a stamping and card making class to learn a few techniques and do things right the first time instead of completely by trial and error. Well… I attended the first class this week and am more hooked than even before. I love your elegance and creativity and can only hope someday I can gain even half as much flair. Love you!ReplyCancel

  • ChaunJanuary 22, 2011 - 9:59 am

    Very cool journal! And I signed “us” up to win at Core’dinations too!
    Thanks for the link. Maybe we’ll get lucky!ReplyCancel

  • valerie [teasag]January 22, 2011 - 10:13 am

    very beautiful!
    your work is always so inspiring
    blessingsReplyCancel

  • Deb VandersteegJanuary 22, 2011 - 10:13 am

    This is beautiful Becca, I love the lacy die and I always think that your work is perfection. Just beautiful girlie.

    Have a good day.

    Love and hugs,
    DebReplyCancel

  • Rosie WaldtJanuary 22, 2011 - 10:28 am

    Your Journal is awesome. Love the font and the dies.ReplyCancel

  • DebraKJanuary 22, 2011 - 10:42 am

    Very classy, Becca. You are so lucky you have the new Spellbinders before they are released!!! so what do you do with the journal after you have it filled up? It is far too elegant to toss away–I hope you save it for your daughters keepsake one day…what do your kids think of all your wonderful talent? are they as talented as you are?ReplyCancel

  • JeanJanuary 22, 2011 - 10:43 am

    Becca,
    Your gratitude journal is beautiful. Who wouldn’t feel grateful having something so lovely to write in. You remind us that if we have an attitude of gratefulness it is difficult to be negative about life. We have so many blessings each day if we will only take time to think about them. Writing them down would certainly be helpful to get you to that grateful attitude!
    Thank you for sharing such a wonderful piece.ReplyCancel

  • Donna BJanuary 22, 2011 - 10:50 am

    Your journal book is gorgeous. I love all your ideas and thank you for sharing your talents with all of us.
    Hugs
    Donna BReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisJanuary 22, 2011 - 10:55 am

    Your gratitude journal is beautiful. I’m sure it will be a pleasure to keep your thoughts in there. It will be a work in progress. I’m excited for you. As aways Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • DanielleJanuary 22, 2011 - 11:04 am

    I love this journal, and I had never heard of Quietfire before. Once again you have inspired me to create. Thank you.ReplyCancel

  • SylviaJanuary 22, 2011 - 11:45 am

    Becca,
    What a great idea! As always, thank you for sharing!ReplyCancel

  • Michelle ~ daydreams505January 22, 2011 - 12:15 pm

    Another feast for my eyes… this is so beautiful. :)ReplyCancel

  • QuietfireJanuary 22, 2011 - 12:33 pm

    This is absolutely lovely Becca! What a great use for the background paper! Send us another picture when it’s filled up! vbg! Thanks so much for using the rubber stamps!ReplyCancel

  • ChelseaJanuary 22, 2011 - 12:57 pm

    What a great idea! And a wonderful New Year plan also, to keep a list of all the year’s blessings to review after Christmas next December. This is a beautiful journal. Thanks for the inspiration!ReplyCancel

  • Kelly MassmanJanuary 22, 2011 - 1:12 pm

    Oh, what a beautiful journal! And, darn, I already signed up for the paper–would have been happy to link up through you but too late… :-(ReplyCancel

  • Lu CJanuary 22, 2011 - 1:31 pm

    Oh my goodness! Another feast for the eyes! Your creations are just crazy beautiful!! And thanks for the heads up on the new paper – I have never won anything before either….hopefully we both will be lucky!ReplyCancel

  • MarisaJanuary 22, 2011 - 1:34 pm

    Gorgeous as always, Becca.ReplyCancel

  • Tina PhillipsJanuary 22, 2011 - 1:36 pm

    I totally love it! It is such fun to me to ahve a beautiful journal to write in! I grab em up anytime I find them cheap …always meaning to alter them and give them as gifts but I can never bare to part with them.,…..lolReplyCancel

  • Mary SchmidtJanuary 22, 2011 - 1:53 pm

    Well Done! Your work is so elegant. Love it!ReplyCancel

  • MiriamJanuary 22, 2011 - 2:09 pm

    What a wonderful idea to make a book to list things we are grateful for! There are always so many blessings! It’s good to concentrate on them. The book is beautiful. I love the stamps you used too. Thank you for the opportunity to win some terrific blog candy. I am still collecting Copic Sketch markers a few at a time. They are truly the best!

    Bless you, Becca, for all you share with your followers.ReplyCancel

  • Sally GasparriJanuary 22, 2011 - 2:20 pm

    This journal is beautiful as well as useful. Thanks for continually posting such lovely items. You do gorgeous work. Thank you for the opportunity to win your blog candy.

    Sally GasparriReplyCancel

  • Pat KinserJanuary 22, 2011 - 2:23 pm

    Another great idea. Love the color combo. I have 3 granddaughters and this will make a great gift for them, although I will probably have to change the colors and theme. My 10 year old loves to write so this will be just perfect for her. You so inspire me. Thank you for sharing your gift.ReplyCancel

  • Beverley McInnesJanuary 22, 2011 - 3:34 pm

    Great idea Becca – as usual, a masterpiece!
    Blessings!ReplyCancel

  • CathyJanuary 22, 2011 - 3:47 pm

    I like the journal! Really like the sheet for the things we are thankful for each idea. Great idea!ReplyCancel

  • Susan BugalskiJanuary 22, 2011 - 4:07 pm

    Great idea and beautiful job.ReplyCancel

  • Joyce HessenJanuary 22, 2011 - 4:58 pm

    Dear Becca
    You wont believe it but the entry was accepted.
    So there is an extra chance for you.
    Hope this will bring tons of Good Luck.
    Your journal is beautiful.
    Sedning Tons of Best Wishes Joyce from South Africa.ReplyCancel

  • Peggy MJanuary 22, 2011 - 6:44 pm

    This journal is stunning. Just when I think you can’t come up with more beautiful projects ….. you Do! {Hugs} Peggy MReplyCancel

  • paulaJanuary 22, 2011 - 8:05 pm

    I love the dies you have used on this project and learning how I can use my dies in different ways.

    Its a great make and idea and something that I myself have, although the outside of it was far to nice to change when I bought it. I put my favourite things in mine like pics of my friends and family etc. Love the stamp – such beautiful calligraphy.

    Paula, Derbyshire, UK. x x xReplyCancel

  • cynthia beynonJanuary 22, 2011 - 8:10 pm

    BECCA BECCA WHAT A LOVELY JOURNAL. I WOULD BE PROUD
    TO BE ABLE TO WRITE IN ONE AND MAYBE YOU SHOULD THINK ABOUT
    GIVING ONE AWAY FOR BLOG CANDY AND ONE TO THE PERSON THAT
    THOUGHT OF THE IDEA. GOOD THINKING ON MY PART. I THINK SO.
    BECCA BECCA YOU HAVE A GOOD HEART. AND YOU ARE STILL IN
    MY PRAYERS.

    CYNTHIAReplyCancel

  • Sue OJanuary 22, 2011 - 8:24 pm

    Becca, This journal is a wonderful idea….just awesome!ReplyCancel

  • Janet CastleJanuary 22, 2011 - 8:29 pm

    Love your idea…not just a journal…but a grateful journal – soooo special and should uplift you as you reflect back when you have a down day!
    JanReplyCancel

  • ChinnuJanuary 22, 2011 - 9:07 pm

    Beautiful, Becca. And what a wonderful idea – a Grateful Journal. We should all keep one to remind ourselves of how blessed most of us really are.ReplyCancel

  • Lorie B.January 22, 2011 - 10:00 pm

    Oh Becca, that is gorgeous! What a beautiful way to record the good things in life!!ReplyCancel

  • Patty W.January 22, 2011 - 11:12 pm

    Your card yesterday and your journal are both gorgeous! You asked about what we collect. (By the way, your blog wouldn’t let me or my daughter enter for the punch, sniff, sniff.) I seem to have a lot of punches and spellbinders dies. Every time you make something awesome to share with us, I “need” the things you’ve used. See how you inspire me! I so hope I’ll be able to get the two Parisian sets. They are lovely. And you do make such beautiful things Becca!!! You are so generous to share with us your tips and tricks and techniques. And you use tools and materials in new and different ways. You definitely think outside of the box. You’re the greatest!!! Love and blessings.ReplyCancel

  • Kim R.January 22, 2011 - 11:20 pm

    What a good idea. And it would make a beautiful gift. Thanks for sharing this. I often give journals as gifts so this would make them quite personal . Blessings,
    KimReplyCancel

  • LysianeJanuary 23, 2011 - 8:33 am

    Hi Becca,

    Love the great idea of the journal. I’m planning to make some as a gift for my friends. Becca, tutorials are so peaceful. Becca, to you have video tutorials?
    Thanks you and much blessing.ReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterJanuary 23, 2011 - 8:40 am

    Lovely, this would make such a lovely gift too!ReplyCancel

  • Candy MillsJanuary 23, 2011 - 2:22 pm

    Hi Becca,
    Each one of us needs one of these journals.
    With Suzanne’s beautiful calligraphy stamps who wouldn’t want to have one.
    Your dies are beautiful on the outside of your journal! Great choice for colours as well.
    Hugs, CandyReplyCancel

  • Bonnie GJanuary 23, 2011 - 6:17 pm

    Beautiful journal. I love making coordinating sets for gifts. This one is really lovely!ReplyCancel

  • MarieJanuary 23, 2011 - 6:36 pm

    What a fabulous gift idea, Becca. This would be a great gift for either a male or female xxReplyCancel

  • Penny DuncanJanuary 24, 2011 - 7:10 am

    Becca I just wanted to tell you how GORGEOUS I think this is….Your ART is ALWAYS so so so GORGEOUS!!!! I haven’t made it by in a while but absolutely get the biggest eye treats when I do!!!! AMAZING is a perfect name in your blog!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Linda EckerJanuary 24, 2011 - 8:07 am

    Your work is so inspirational! Always gorgeous, perfect detail. . .you are so very talented.ReplyCancel

  • Miss GJanuary 24, 2011 - 9:04 am

    Becca

    I love the journal, the new spellbinders are awsome

    Have a blessed weekReplyCancel

  • Betty GoodsonJanuary 24, 2011 - 12:35 pm

    Beautiful Journal. I do have one, but not nearly so elegant.ReplyCancel

  • Catherine SeayJanuary 25, 2011 - 12:14 am

    You always do such great work, thanks for posting. I just wanted to ask you how can I order the NEW Spellbinders dies and Justrite stamps that you have been using this year?ReplyCancel

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I hope you don’t mind if I share another favorite . . .  This is one of the new tags dies – Spellbinders Fancy Tags Three.  I loved the lacy ends of the die so I used three to make a lacy circle.   Put together, they almost remind me of a doily.  I can tell you know that I’ll be reaching for this one possibly more than I should.
The scallops and half circle were made using Spellbinders Grand Scalloped Circles and Spellbinders Grand Circles.  I had the perfect sentiment in my retired pile to fit in that circular area, so I brought it out.  (It was almost too large for me to use).  Paired with cream, this soft powdery teal is another of my comfort colors.

SUPPLIES I USED

Stamps: Stampourri (Retired)
Paper: Bazzill, 365 Degrees – Pink Paislee
Ink: Ancient Page Dye Based Ink
Accessories: Spellbinders Fancy Tags Three, Spellbinders Grand Scalloped Circles, Spellbinders Grand Circles, Making Memories Button, Ribbon, Pearls

Today is a two post day, so this evening some time I have a new reveal to share.

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  • Janet CastleJanuary 17, 2011 - 3:46 am

    Happy to be the first to comment on your lovely card! I adore your colors…soooooo soft! I have Tags 3 marked as a must have…thanks for showing another way touse it…verrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry prettttttttttttttttttttttttty Becca!
    JanReplyCancel

  • Nancy SchultzJanuary 17, 2011 - 4:06 am

    What a gorgeous card I love the soft colors. You are always so clever to find different ways to use the dies. Love it!ReplyCancel

  • cynthia beynonJanuary 17, 2011 - 4:10 am

    BECCA BECCA THIS CARD IS VERY BEAUTIFUL BECAUSE OF THE
    SOFT COLORS YOU USED. WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE ALL THE DIES AND STAMPS ETC THAT YOU USE BUT BEING RETIRED.
    I TRY TO MAKE DUE WITH WHAT I HAVE.

    CYNTHIAReplyCancel

  • annekeJanuary 17, 2011 - 4:54 am

    very beautiful and elegant card with pretty detailsReplyCancel

  • Marilyn ClarkJanuary 17, 2011 - 5:08 am

    This is so you, very elegant. TFS. God bless and have a great day.ReplyCancel

  • Anne ( Midlands UK)January 17, 2011 - 5:40 am

    Another beautiful card Becca you have such talent. Have made my Mum’s birthday card now, inspired by your designs. AnneReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisJanuary 17, 2011 - 5:43 am

    I know what you mean Becca about having favorites. There are no rules in art. If it is pleasurable to you than use it I always say. Your card is very pretty. I love the addition to the Becca Bow just lovely. I think the medallion looks like a pretty doily too. Great composition and beautiful work. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • Cally YatesJanuary 17, 2011 - 5:48 am

    Wow. That colour combo, so soft and soothing.
    Hugs
    Cally (from across the Pond) xReplyCancel

  • ColleenB.January 17, 2011 - 5:50 am

    OutStanding Card!
    ColleenB.ReplyCancel

  • Angelina WesselsJanuary 17, 2011 - 5:56 am

    What a soft and serene, beautiful card! I love how you take a die or a punch and create a unique effect! Your cards are truly beautiful and what an inspiration! Your blog is usually the first that I open every day! Thanks.ReplyCancel

  • Olga JewellJanuary 17, 2011 - 6:10 am

    This is so elegant! I love the softness and the sentiment!ReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)January 17, 2011 - 6:28 am

    You did it again! You just get better and better with each design. Lucky us!ReplyCancel

  • Kathi MJanuary 17, 2011 - 6:54 am

    Just a lovely card. I want the spellbinder to make something like this. You are so lalented. Thank you for shareing.ReplyCancel

  • Barbara WilsonJanuary 17, 2011 - 7:34 am

    It is no wonder that spellbinders has you as a designer. Just looking at the projects you make must sell many dies.ReplyCancel

  • Deborah HooperJanuary 17, 2011 - 7:38 am

    Beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • Margaret PeltierJanuary 17, 2011 - 7:50 am

    beautiful as usual!ReplyCancel

  • emilyJanuary 17, 2011 - 8:00 am

    Your card is so beautiful and serene! I love the way you put the pieces together to make the doily and the way you trimmed off the circle to make the arc. Your work is always so inspiring and pretty!
    Thank-you so much for sharing! :o)ReplyCancel

  • lacyquilterJanuary 17, 2011 - 8:11 am

    Gorgeous. I love the ‘lace’.ReplyCancel

  • Cathie (Ontairo, Canada)January 17, 2011 - 8:20 am

    Hi Becca,
    Your card is so beautiful and the new release motif is stunning. I can’t wait to get me hands on this one! I especially love the way you use little bits of cutouts to create a new look. The background layer of scalloped circle is so suble that it just adds a hint of texture and the soft line but does not take away from the focal point of the card. Truly a great idea! As well, you always have such perfect finishing details.
    Love and hugs,
    CathieReplyCancel

  • Sandra ltbJanuary 17, 2011 - 8:43 am

    WOW!
    Sandra ltbReplyCancel

  • Regina NJanuary 17, 2011 - 8:45 am

    Beautiful Card.ReplyCancel

  • SusiJanuary 17, 2011 - 9:05 am

    Lovely button detail on that luscious bow!ReplyCancel

  • Lori mJanuary 17, 2011 - 9:16 am

    Lovely card and the new Spellbinders dies are divine, just love them all this one would be one of my favorites using it just as you are. Thank you for all you share.

    :) Lori mReplyCancel

  • RebekkaJanuary 17, 2011 - 9:24 am

    This is stunning Becca. Love how you used the new fancy tags.ReplyCancel

  • JackieJanuary 17, 2011 - 9:32 am

    I wish I was in your craft room with you while you are creating these beautiful cards! Your card designs are fabulous!ReplyCancel

  • ChaunJanuary 17, 2011 - 9:38 am

    Wonderful, as usual!ReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenJanuary 17, 2011 - 9:51 am

    WOW!!!! I LOVE what you did with the new die!!!!!!!!!!!! I REALLY LOVE the old time feel with the lighter colors & the “doiley!” :) Old is good!!!!!!! :)ReplyCancel

  • Cheryl WingetJanuary 17, 2011 - 9:59 am

    Love, love, love this one! Oh, my goodness, this is so lovely. Your beautiful card has made me realize how important this die is to the development of my tool collection. Thank you for your generous sharing of time, talent and inspiration!ReplyCancel

  • HeikeJanuary 17, 2011 - 9:59 am

    wow another fantastic creationReplyCancel

  • WillowJanuary 17, 2011 - 10:06 am

    Another beauty Becca, and I love how you used the tag to make a circle!!! Your creativity is really an inspiration to me!!!ReplyCancel

  • pegJanuary 17, 2011 - 10:22 am

    Wow! Girl you keep raising the bar on beautiful! Everything you do seems to radiate beautiful. Thank you! You do need to stop teasing us with all these new dies, you know we’re all inpatient.
    Please tell us where you get all the beautiful ribbon.
    pegReplyCancel

  • VanessaJanuary 17, 2011 - 10:23 am

    Your cards are beautiful! Today’s card in particular has meant a lot to me and I draw strength from it since my family is going through a tough time and instead of pulling together we are falling apart. Thank you for what you are doing!ReplyCancel

  • Marilyn BeaumontJanuary 17, 2011 - 10:25 am

    Absolutely gorgeous Becca. I love the colors, the beautiful lacey die and the very nice sentiment! Thank you for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Carol RJanuary 17, 2011 - 10:26 am

    So very pretty! Very soft and soothing to look at. Lovely sentiment and the tag die is beautiful in multiple layers. I also like the sketch/layout of the design.ReplyCancel

  • MarieJanuary 17, 2011 - 10:28 am

    Hi Becca,

    Beautiful card, and sentiment. I love the pretty little button on the ribbon.ReplyCancel

  • Judy I, St. Louis MOJanuary 17, 2011 - 10:32 am

    What a gorgeous card and what a wonderful sentiment. I love the way you think outside the box in using the dies.ReplyCancel

  • Mary McMillanJanuary 17, 2011 - 10:44 am

    Becca, BEAUTIFUL creation. I love the new Spellbinder dies. Can’t wait to see more of how you bring them to life….ReplyCancel

  • RosemaryJanuary 17, 2011 - 11:41 am

    Wow Becca, great idea!! I love how you created your circle frame using a label die….you are so creative with their dies! Definitely need to add that one to my list of “wants” or as I like to say “list of needs”, LOL!ReplyCancel

  • Candy MillsJanuary 17, 2011 - 12:19 pm

    Your card is beautiful, Becca!
    Love the new die! Also your sentiment :o)
    Hugs, CandyReplyCancel

  • JeanJanuary 17, 2011 - 12:24 pm

    this is beautiful. Love the colors of your card and love the die cut. Another must have!ReplyCancel

  • Sue (suen)January 17, 2011 - 12:39 pm

    Beautiful card, Becca! I love the cream and light aqua combination! It’s very soothing and the way your framed the sentiment is fabulous! You’re making it very hard to resist several of the new dies–they’re really wonderful in your hands!ReplyCancel

  • Pat JandacekJanuary 17, 2011 - 12:45 pm

    ‘possibly more than you should’ ?? I don’t think so!! Not when every piece you’ve ever done employs all sorts of things in unique and fabulous ways. How else are all of us unoriginal thinkers to learn how to maximize use of our tools? TFSReplyCancel

  • Linda DuensingJanuary 17, 2011 - 2:03 pm

    Becca – Your cards are absolutely beautiful and I always love the bows that you add to them. The tag die is beautiful and reminds me a a doily also. Thanks for sharing.

    Linda D.ReplyCancel

  • Runnergirl CreationsJanuary 17, 2011 - 2:35 pm

    Beautiful card! I love the sentiment! That is so meaningful!ReplyCancel

  • Kathy EJanuary 17, 2011 - 2:39 pm

    Wow!! Beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • Karen RiceJanuary 17, 2011 - 3:09 pm

    Wow! I wish I had that sentiment…perfect…I just had a new granddaughter born Friday. It’s a beautiful card!!ReplyCancel

  • Joy DuvallJanuary 17, 2011 - 3:14 pm

    Beautiful as always! Your creativity always inspires me. I also wanted to let you know that you can order cd cases from uline.com from what I could tell they seem to be fairly inexpensive.
    Be Blessed!ReplyCancel

  • jean wilsonJanuary 17, 2011 - 3:24 pm

    Becca that is a beautiful card and a wonderful sentiment! Thanks for sharing the tag making the circle…got to try that with one of the larger tags I have.ReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterJanuary 17, 2011 - 4:45 pm

    Oh Wow, it is so neat to see your clever was to put together things to make a great embellishment, like the design too!ReplyCancel

  • Val WJanuary 17, 2011 - 6:47 pm

    Beautiful!! Love the sentiment, and how you built your own medallion with the new fancy tags die. You are so clever!ReplyCancel

  • Vicky SchmidtJanuary 17, 2011 - 7:01 pm

    i love these cards Becca. You just get better & better.ReplyCancel

  • yogiJanuary 17, 2011 - 8:05 pm

    another beauty. Yup that was a tight fit… Love the creation of the lacy pieces.ReplyCancel

  • JaneyJanuary 17, 2011 - 8:14 pm

    How clever of you to use the fancy tags to make a circle !! The whole card is just so clever, Becca! Thank you for sharing it with us.

    hugsReplyCancel

  • GloriaJanuary 17, 2011 - 8:55 pm

    Absolutely beautiful and very inspirational. I adore your lacey circle with pearls in the soft tones. Wonderful as usual. thank you.ReplyCancel

  • AlexaJanuary 17, 2011 - 9:16 pm

    this card is absolutely beautiful, you are such an inspirationReplyCancel

  • scrappygirlJanuary 17, 2011 - 11:30 pm

    what a beautifully clean and simple card! Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Sandra VagliJanuary 18, 2011 - 12:49 am

    Oi, Becca!!
    Adorei seus trabalhos, são maravilhosos!!
    Um show mesmo.
    Estou visitanto seu site pela primeira vez, e estou encantanda com o que estou vendo, parabéns.
    Foi a Milu sua amiga que passou p/ mim.
    Ainda sou principiante no scrap, comecei no Natal fazendo alguns cartões, para amigos.
    Estou comprando materiais aos poucos.
    Vou ser sua seguidora….kkkkk
    Um abraço carinhoso…
    Sandra Vagli (do Brasil)ReplyCancel

  • Karen LinarezJanuary 18, 2011 - 1:07 am

    I love what you did to make that lacey circle, it’s beautiful! Very pretty card…you are just sooo creative!ReplyCancel

  • LisaJanuary 18, 2011 - 10:52 am

    This is worthy of needlework…ReplyCancel

  • JessicaJanuary 18, 2011 - 4:09 pm

    This is gorgeous Becca! And I for one will welcome the days when you reach for this one again! Thanks for sharing!ReplyCancel

  • Kelly MassmanJanuary 18, 2011 - 5:38 pm

    Gorgeous! I also looked at the box from today’s post and the pretty Kindness (pink) card! I’m so behind in blogging that I’m saving time telling you all at once how awesome your work is!ReplyCancel

  • Judy McMullenJanuary 18, 2011 - 11:25 pm

    Another fabulous card, Becca! I LOVE that sentiment!! It is a beautiful description of the family I love and cherish.ReplyCancel

  • DelamaJanuary 19, 2011 - 12:25 am

    I love the Family Circle card it is beautiful. Thank for sharing it with us.
    DelamaReplyCancel

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Hi there!  I’m back with a card featuring one of the new Spellbinders die templates that I’ve fallen in love with.  Oops, I think I say that about every one but this is an amazing release and I guess it’s okay to be in love with all the new ones, right?  I picked a stunning sentiment from Quietfire Design called Flourish and Grow, that I knew would work well in the center.  I used die templates from Spellbinders Floral Doily Motifs and Floral Doily Accents set.  Ahem, I think this one will be a staple in the collection!


I want to keep this short and sweet so I’m going to skip the instructions but as always a product list will follow.  By the way this is a 6″ x6″ card and rare in the fact that I matted with black paper.  The more I do that the more I love that look.

SUPPLIES I USED

Stamps: Quietfire Design – Flourish and Grow
Paper: Bazzill, The Paper Company
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black, Vintage Photo Distress Ink
Accessories: Spellbinders Floral Doily Motifs, Spellbinders Floral Doily Accents, Spellbinders Classic Circles LG, Spellbinders Grand Circles, Ribbon, Pearls

Thanks for stopping in sweet friends.  Be blessed!

Posted in Quietfire Design, Spellbinders Die Templates
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  • QuietfireJanuary 16, 2011 - 2:13 am

    Oh, Becca, you never cease to amaze me. The more I look at this card, the more I see going on. Thank you so much for using my rubber, too!ReplyCancel

  • DaviJanuary 16, 2011 - 2:16 am

    So very beautiful…love the soft sepia color with the touch of black! That new die is fabulous.ReplyCancel

  • Janet CastleJanuary 16, 2011 - 2:16 am

    The black add an additional elegance in my opinion…makes it pop!
    JanReplyCancel

  • ChinnuJanuary 16, 2011 - 2:18 am

    Another gorgeous card! I’m trying so hard not to want all the new Spellbinders but you’re making that very difficult! I hope Spellbinders truly appreciates you since it’s your beautiful work that makes a large number of folks (like me!) want to buy these dies. :-)ReplyCancel

  • TootsieJanuary 16, 2011 - 2:29 am

    Becca: I have been looking at your work for awhile now and each time I am over come with the beauty that you create.
    The To Die For dies…I am going to be thrilled to watch you and the other selected designers glow in the year to come…thanks so much for your inspiration. I dont have many dies but hope to get one at least. TootsieReplyCancel

  • Marilyn BeaumontJanuary 16, 2011 - 2:41 am

    Such a gorgeous card! Thank you for sharingReplyCancel

  • CathyJanuary 16, 2011 - 2:42 am

    What a stunning card! Only you could place those two offset circles and get away with the offset by balancing with the bow. It is a triumph of layering just the right motif and then close colour co-ordination and an inspired stamp. Amazing!ReplyCancel

  • Billie AJanuary 16, 2011 - 2:52 am

    Your card is wonderful, great colors love the elegant look and monotone colors. Very nice.ReplyCancel

  • Billie AJanuary 16, 2011 - 2:55 am

    meant monochromatic colors…it’s almost midnight too late to be writing anything. LOLReplyCancel

  • Lori AJanuary 16, 2011 - 3:05 am

    I LOVE these new dies and I LOVE the black matting! Fabulous designs Becca :)
    Lots of love and hugs ~
    LoriReplyCancel

  • Marcie SmithJanuary 16, 2011 - 3:36 am

    Wonderful card. Just love the new dies so far. Looking forward to the rest.
    MarcieReplyCancel

  • TrishJanuary 16, 2011 - 3:44 am

    Becca my mouth just dropped open, AGAIN, I just absolutely love what you have done here.
    Hugs Trish.ReplyCancel

  • MaryannJanuary 16, 2011 - 5:38 am

    This is sooo gorgeous Becca. I love the soft color and then the little black peeking out there. It´s sooo beautiful as always. You are a master in this, no doubt about that LOL.
    Have a wonderful day hun.ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisJanuary 16, 2011 - 5:45 am

    This is so so pretty, Becca, That new die is really a knockout. I love the layering and with layering in black makes everything just pop, very striking. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • AnneJanuary 16, 2011 - 5:53 am

    So very pretty! You amaze every day!

    Hugs
    Anne (UK) xReplyCancel

  • JeanJanuary 16, 2011 - 6:24 am

    This is so beautiful. Simple lines but a lot going on. thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Judy CoveyJanuary 16, 2011 - 6:53 am

    I just love your card Becca and like the new motif Nestabilities even more than I originally liked it, your card really made it POP!ReplyCancel

  • Mary HarrisJanuary 16, 2011 - 7:30 am

    Such a lovely card!! I just love popping in to see what you have made your cards are just beautiful!!ReplyCancel

  • PaulineJanuary 16, 2011 - 7:59 am

    Becca, this is beautiful. I love these new dies. You never cease to amaze me with your creations. TFS.ReplyCancel

  • SusiJanuary 16, 2011 - 8:00 am

    Ooohhh, Becca, this card is so LOVELY!ReplyCancel

  • LizzieJanuary 16, 2011 - 8:06 am

    A delightful card as always. I love the colours you have used. Is the white pattern underneath the black stamp also a stamp or is it paper with a pattern on it? Thanks for your inspiration.ReplyCancel

  • Wanda50January 16, 2011 - 8:43 am

    Oh my Becca,
    What a beautiful card. Have a blessed Sunday!!! Hugs…Wanda in VirginiaReplyCancel

  • Naomi A.January 16, 2011 - 8:50 am

    I love the colors and the detail. Love all of these new releases from SB!ReplyCancel

  • Theresa LeonardJanuary 16, 2011 - 8:50 am

    Very sweet and simple and so elegant. I love your colors. Yeah for new Spellbinders dies.ReplyCancel

  • SoniaJanuary 16, 2011 - 9:17 am

    I love this card! I think I will have to get myself these dies. I am starting to feel very greedy as I have been wanting almost every new stamp set or die I see and of course there is always more paper out there to entice us!!! Well, as I would say to my children when they wanted something, I will, “put it on my list”. Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Michel EJanuary 16, 2011 - 9:26 am

    Beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • CathyJanuary 16, 2011 - 9:26 am

    You card is stunning! Love the colors!ReplyCancel

  • lacyquilterJanuary 16, 2011 - 9:27 am

    So pretty, Becca. I just love those doily motifs.ReplyCancel

  • Yvonne NicholsonJanuary 16, 2011 - 9:42 am

    Hi Becca
    As always a beautiful card, love the colours and like you I will have to get the Floral Doily Motifs and Accents these I like best so far of all the releases.ReplyCancel

  • Judy I, St. Louis MOJanuary 16, 2011 - 9:46 am

    Becca,
    Your card is gorgeous as always. When I saw this die revealed I thought to myself, “I can see all kinds of Becca possibilities here.” Can’t wait to see what other goodies you come up with using these new dies.ReplyCancel

  • GloriaJanuary 16, 2011 - 9:55 am

    Becca,

    Thank you for another BEAUTIFUL card. You put so much love into
    your cards and it shows. The new Spellbinders dies are all a must have. I can
    not wait to see the rest of them. (I am going to be in so much trouble when
    my hubby sees his credit card) Have a wonderful Sunday..ReplyCancel

  • LindaJanuary 16, 2011 - 10:13 am

    Unbelieveably beautiful. Guess I “need” that spellbinder’s die too :}ReplyCancel

  • Kelly MassmanJanuary 16, 2011 - 10:52 am

    gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • HeatherJanuary 16, 2011 - 10:52 am

    I love this Spellbinders die too. I almost Pre ordered it last night from Scrap Mart but I have no idea when they will be in so I will just wait. You did a wonderful job with this card. So elegant. :)
    HugsReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)January 16, 2011 - 11:29 am

    The new dies are just fabulous, but it takes a gifted artist to bring them to life. Thanks for making them sing.ReplyCancel

  • KimJanuary 16, 2011 - 11:30 am

    This card is absolutely beautiful. Your talent is amazing. Have a wonderful day and thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • corriewJanuary 16, 2011 - 11:59 am

    Great card Becca, I love that set too, its on my must order list.ReplyCancel

  • Carol WJanuary 16, 2011 - 12:21 pm

    Yup! When I saw those dies released the other day, I thought “those, second only perhaps to the Parisian ones, have Becca Feeken written all over them!”

    Lovely creation, as always. I really like the little touches of black — they set off the peachy tones and the sentiment so crisply!ReplyCancel

  • Kathy EJanuary 16, 2011 - 12:34 pm

    An absolutely beautiful card.

    KathyReplyCancel

  • Debbie BJanuary 16, 2011 - 12:42 pm

    You can call all of them your favorites. I love Spellbinders too! Love the colors all put together.ReplyCancel

  • FrancesJanuary 16, 2011 - 12:49 pm

    I’m with you i love all the spellbinders dies, this is a lovely card!ReplyCancel

  • Cathie (Ontairo, Canada)January 16, 2011 - 12:55 pm

    Hello Becca
    I too have fallen in love with these new dies and I really like the doily motif and the doily accents! I also have taken to the introduction of black to cards. As in your card, the black is so elegant and grounds the card – a hint of colour like that is striking!
    I get so excited each day to see something new. You really inspire me with all you do, your use of layering and subtle accents.
    Blessings and hugs,
    CathieReplyCancel

  • Sandra ltbJanuary 16, 2011 - 12:56 pm

    beautiful!
    Sandra ltbReplyCancel

  • SuziJanuary 16, 2011 - 1:00 pm

    Thanks for continuing to inspire me. Though I am so tired, and tired of being tired, I am going to go make something beautiful today, because you inspire me to do so. Hugs!ReplyCancel

  • Phyllis M.January 16, 2011 - 1:03 pm

    Beautiful card and love the new spellbinder dies too. Also love the black matting on the card really sets it off good. Absolutely wonderful.ReplyCancel

  • Pat JandacekJanuary 16, 2011 - 2:09 pm

    So very, very pretty! I love monotone but the fine black border works its magic.ReplyCancel

  • ValJanuary 16, 2011 - 2:16 pm

    Becca, your card is breath-takingly beautiful! You inspire so many with your creativity.ReplyCancel

  • IreneJanuary 16, 2011 - 2:22 pm

    I often get inspiration from the beautiful cards that you produce…but today you outdid yourself! Before I could even take time to comment, I had to jump up and try out some of the ideas that immediately hit me because of your creation. Thanks for taking me on a journey of beauty and creativity!ReplyCancel

  • Barb HardemanJanuary 16, 2011 - 2:41 pm

    So beautiful, Becca! I don’t know anyone who can put their flourish on a card using dies than you! Hugs, BarbReplyCancel

  • JalineJanuary 16, 2011 - 2:50 pm

    I love it and do love that black mat. The dies are wonderful. Amazing card.ReplyCancel

  • MarieJanuary 16, 2011 - 3:06 pm

    Hi Becca,

    Another beautiful card. These dies are to die for, (excuse the pun), and your choice of colour is gorgeous! xReplyCancel

  • DelamaJanuary 16, 2011 - 3:19 pm

    I like the card and how you used spellbinder product. I like the color you use on this card. And it would be a great card to give to a friend. Thank you for sharing.
    Delama :)ReplyCancel

  • Linda C.January 16, 2011 - 4:43 pm

    Quite stunning! How do you come up w/so many different designs?? Amazing!ReplyCancel

  • paulaJanuary 16, 2011 - 5:12 pm

    love the pendant die – makes this card – love it.

    Paula , Derbyshire, UK. x x xReplyCancel

  • Kathy FrieszJanuary 16, 2011 - 5:13 pm

    Becca,
    Just a note to thank you for the time required to photograph your gorgeous cards and to furnish the recipes for creating them! You inspire me. I’ve so enjoyed your tutorials and have spent many evenings trying out a new technique, thanks to you.ReplyCancel

  • Linda DukeJanuary 16, 2011 - 5:21 pm

    Becca, this is just beautiful! Seems that’s all I say when I visit your art ;)ReplyCancel

  • Cindy LouJanuary 16, 2011 - 5:36 pm

    I had a feeling about this set and a couple of others that seemed to be perfectly “Beccaish” You just have that special flair that I think spellbinders is tapping into just for you and your special gifts ;) Beautiful card Becca, I absolutely love your colors, the fine thin black lines and your bow. They just make this card pop! Thanks for sharing!ReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterJanuary 16, 2011 - 6:06 pm

    it’s beautiful, love that color and the black matting is a great touch!ReplyCancel

  • JaneyJanuary 16, 2011 - 6:33 pm

    Of course, this is a stunning card! I’ve clicked on the picture several times to make it larger to see how you made the larger circle….hmmm….did you use a Grand circle on the designer paper, but how did you do the edge of the paper?? I’ll wait for your description later.

    Beautiful, Becca!

    HugsReplyCancel

  • LizzieJanuary 16, 2011 - 6:55 pm

    Just love this card and the colours. Is the white on the centre of the card a stamp or paper you have used under the wording. Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenJanuary 16, 2011 - 9:31 pm

    Just BEAUTIFUL Becca!!!! I LOVE the different look to this card!!!! Keep’em com’in!!!!! :) They’re GREAT!!!!!! :)ReplyCancel

  • Linda V.January 17, 2011 - 1:58 am

    Your variation of the same color makes a lovely presentation. I wish I could tie bows as nicely as you have.ReplyCancel

  • EdnaJanuary 17, 2011 - 2:57 am

    Lovely and sweet, I hope you are not tired with these kind of comments.
    Sometimes, we (I mean we, the readers, all seem to lose the new and more accurate word to put into the comments. It is simply beyond words. Becca, you are AMAZING! That is all, for you, for me, and for today. LOLReplyCancel

  • yogiJanuary 17, 2011 - 8:04 pm

    just beautiful – that says it allReplyCancel

  • Karen LinarezJanuary 18, 2011 - 1:21 am

    This is an absolutely gorgeous card. I really love that sponged edge effect, but have never done it. I have to get me some of those inks! I love the layout, and the die shape, and the colors, and….well, everything!ReplyCancel

  • DorothyJanuary 18, 2011 - 7:41 pm

    Hi Becca You bless me over and over again with your amazing God given talent..You are in my thoughts and prayers…Praying “all things are working together for your good”l!ReplyCancel

  • DorothyJanuary 18, 2011 - 7:42 pm

    Blessing you for you have blessed me many times with you God given talent and creativity!!ReplyCancel
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