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I made this card to send off for a dear friend that recently sent out a plea for help.   I hope she is reading so that she can see the card I’ll be sending to her mother. She has just been diagnosed with cancer and I wanted to find something boldy optimistic.   I will definitely be praying for her and I hope the words will give her some strength.  I’ve pulled together some scripture to tuck inside with my handwritten note.

The card is fairly straight forward.  This is the coolest paper!! The design paper has sparkly polka dots and the other deep pink piece of paper has holes in it!

ETA:  Some have asked where to get this stamp.  I purchased at Hobby Lobby however I have seen it online HERE.

Supplies:
Stamps:  Paper Inspirations – Survivor Calligraphy
Paper:  Making Memories – Sparkly Polka Dot; Creative Inspirations
Ink:   Colorbox Chalk Inks – Orchid Pastel
Accessories:  Nestabilities – Long Classic Scallop Rectangle, Prima Flowers, Dew Drop, Crystal Brad, White Brads Ribbon

Don’t forget to leave a comment for blog candy on this post sometime before noon CST on Saturday, 10/18/08!! 

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  • Christine (Craftling)October 18, 2008 - 5:15 am

    Hi, Becca.. This is a gorgeous cad, and I’m sure your friend’s mother will appreciate it.

    I hope she knows that cancer is not always a killer. I have had breast cancer twice in the past seven years and had a double mastectomy, and the first time, it took nine months to get the doctors to agree there was something wrong. No, the surgery and treatment have not been pleasant experiences, but now my prognosis is excellent. It is not going to kill me.

    It’s not great news, but I hope your friend’s mother knows that a diagnosis is not necessarily a death sentence. It is just the beginning of the fight.

    I pray that she will have the support she needs to help her get through this to the other side.

    Hugs,
    Chris xxReplyCancel

  • Kimberly EagleOctober 18, 2008 - 5:31 am

    Becca –
    This card is absolutely stunning!!! My sister (who is a survivor as well) is having a birthday this week. I just searched for tihs stamp and cannot find it in stock. Do you have any suggestions? Maybe I can find it before Chrismtas.

    You are one of my favorite blogs to visit … your style I will never ever come close to .. but you inspire me to be the best that I can be!

    Thank you for your inspiration,
    KimberlyReplyCancel

  • JocelynOctober 18, 2008 - 6:15 am

    Your cards are always so gorgeous! And the sentiments that you use are all so inspiring! Thank you for sharing your talent/creativity with us!ReplyCancel

  • NancyOctober 18, 2008 - 7:20 am

    Beautiful card, brought tears to my eyes. I start 3rd treatment for ovarian cancer this week. Would love to find this stamp to make a card for a dear friend who has had a recurrence of her breast cancer. Your creations are always beautiful, always inspirational.ReplyCancel

  • DonnaOctober 18, 2008 - 7:20 am

    Becca, this is another wonderful card. I am sure your friends mother will appreciate your thoughtfulness and caring for making her such an inspirational card. You can tell lots of love went into the making.
    TFS
    DonnaReplyCancel

  • DianeOctober 18, 2008 - 8:11 am

    Becca,
    I think she’ll love it.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • margieOctober 18, 2008 - 8:34 am

    What a beautiful and inspirational card!… a lot of heart :)
    I think that she is going to love it!

    xoxo, margieReplyCancel

  • BarbOctober 18, 2008 - 8:37 am

    A prayer for a complete recovery for your friend’s mother going up right now. I know that the card will bless her, but even more, she will find great comfort and strength in the scriptures enclosed in your card. May God bless her, strengthen her, gird her for the battle ahead, and fill her with great faith, courage, and hope.

    Your card is really beautiful Becca- outside and inside.

    BarbReplyCancel

  • stephOctober 18, 2008 - 8:58 am

    You’re an amazing woman and friend. I’m crying with joy. I hope that make sense because your love and talent. Becca, thank you for being so beautiful. Thank you so much. I am so blessed.

    I can’t find the words I need. Thank you.ReplyCancel

  • Laura (scrapnextras)October 18, 2008 - 9:15 am

    Beautiful! So soft and pretty and the sentiment is inspiring! You create everything with such elegance and class.ReplyCancel

  • DebbyOctober 18, 2008 - 9:24 am

    Another beautiful card and so inspiring. I’m sure it will be appreciated. TFS.ReplyCancel

  • Linda EOctober 18, 2008 - 9:39 am

    Wow! What a card. I think you achieved what you set out to do with this one. I’m pray it will provide hope and inspirition to the receiver. As always, your papers are amazing. (I guess that’s why you are amazing paper grace!) At first look, I pictured you sitting there with a Big Bite punching all of the holes. Can’t believe they sell it like that!ReplyCancel

  • NANCY RILEYOctober 18, 2008 - 9:43 am

    WOW! What a gorgeous design! I love the simplicity of the one rhinestone brad as the dot for the “i”. That holey paper is AWESOME! Your designs are always breathtaking, and this one is no exception!ReplyCancel

  • Cindy HaffnerOctober 18, 2008 - 10:54 am

    So inspiring Becca, beautifully done.ReplyCancel

  • DawnOctober 18, 2008 - 1:30 pm

    What an absolutely brilliant card!
    Perfect to send to your friend’s mum.

    Dawn
    xReplyCancel

  • Ann LindOctober 18, 2008 - 1:57 pm

    What a beautiful card and such a powerful message. Ann lindReplyCancel

  • DeborahOctober 18, 2008 - 3:37 pm

    Beautiful card, beautiful gesture Becca. Yours as become one of my favourite blogs to visit. Thank you for sharing so freely of your artistic gifts.ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. AthaOctober 18, 2008 - 5:39 pm

    Becca,

    Very pretty card. I am sure it will cheer her up. Best wishes to your friend’s mother, and I pray to the Lord that he will heal her completely so that her family will have her in their lives for many years to come.

    Lisa AthaReplyCancel

  • HeidiOctober 18, 2008 - 6:19 pm

    this is an absolutely beautiful card, when I see this stamp I think, well maybe- but boy, you have definately made the card come to life. I am sure that when she gets this card she will cry but it will be of its beauty!
    HeidiReplyCancel

  • jami {sgtStamper}October 18, 2008 - 7:42 pm

    So beautiful!!! That paper is cool, and I love this stamp. I’ve been wanting to get the Soldier version for a while now.
    hugs, JamiReplyCancel

  • Judith CobbOctober 18, 2008 - 9:31 pm

    Your last 2 projects have been just amazing! I am so glad I found your site. I so need to order this stamp. My Aunt who just lost her only child, a daughter last year to lung cancer has been diagnosed with mgb brain cancer (stage 4 – the worst kind).
    Thank you so much for sharing your incredible talent and inspiration with us!ReplyCancel

  • JoAnn BeachlerOctober 19, 2008 - 12:04 pm

    Beautiful card.. tfsReplyCancel

  • JanineOctober 19, 2008 - 3:43 pm

    Hi Becca!! Just got home from my niece’s buck and doe… This is simply a beautiful card.. The sentiment is wonderful and that paper is so much fun!!!
    Hope you had a great weekend.ReplyCancel

  • Kay McBrideOctober 20, 2008 - 4:26 pm

    another gorgeous card thanks for sharing. i wish i had that stamp so i could make my mother one. its really nice.
    kayReplyCancel

  • AngelOctober 24, 2008 - 6:59 am

    THis card is PERFECT for someone struggling with breast cancer. You’re the BOMB! (oh, am I dating myself?)ReplyCancel

  • Rhonda K.October 24, 2008 - 5:07 pm

    So very pretty! I just love cards that are made for Breast Cancer. They pink, the ribbons, the sentiments, they always come out so beautiful. Thanks for sharing this card. It is such an important cause.ReplyCancel

  • KarenOctober 25, 2008 - 7:50 am

    Oh my, this is absolutely beautiful. What a fabulous “sentiment”. I am a survivor, so I can really appreciate this. Must check out your link to the source. Thank you.ReplyCancel

  • Patti MartinOctober 28, 2008 - 9:49 pm

    Beautiful card. She will love it!!!!

    Hugs,

    PattiM
    (Pattie’s passion)

    I Scrap So All Moments Are Remembered!!!!ReplyCancel

  • paulaNovember 13, 2008 - 9:30 pm

    what a beautiful card!! great sentiment. the details and design are great. wonderful job and tfs.ReplyCancel

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I’m back with a quick and simple card today.  I am so infatuated with fall and this card has some of those colors that I see as the seasons turn.  The image is watercolored with SU reinkers but otherwise really needs no explanation.

I love this little pumpkin; I’ve had it forever but have never stamped it.   Well not only am I happy I inked another lonely stamp out of my stamp closet, I’m happy I got to stamp it while it is still fall!  Hey, it sure doesn’t take much to make me happy. 

Supplies:
Stamps:  Stampendous
Paper:  Bazzill, DP from Becca’s Stash
Ink:  Versamark and black embossing powder, SU Close to Cocoa, SU Mellow Moss, SU Creamy Caramel, SU So Saffron, SU Only Orange
Accessories:   Nestabilities, Ribbon, MS Border Punch, Big Brads

Card Size:  6" x 6"

It’s all good.  Glad to hear your smiling face when I read your comments!

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  • DonnaOctober 14, 2008 - 7:33 am

    Very nice card for Fall. Great pumpkin and I really like the added embellies on the side they add a nice finish the card.
    DonnaReplyCancel

  • kimOctober 14, 2008 - 8:59 am

    Sweet card Becca ~ loving the color combo!ReplyCancel

  • Gay FerlandOctober 14, 2008 - 10:08 am

    Beautiful harvest card and perfect for this time of year!ReplyCancel

  • JanineOctober 14, 2008 - 10:19 am

    Hey girlfriend!!! FAbulous card!! That is such a nice image from Stampendous.ReplyCancel

  • Cathy B.October 14, 2008 - 11:50 am

    Beautifully done card, Becca. I love the colors and the ribbon is more than a perfect choice.

    Cathy B.ReplyCancel

  • DebbieOctober 14, 2008 - 12:00 pm

    This card is so elegant I love the colors and I adore that ribbon TFS.

    Debbie/Phx AZReplyCancel

  • NancyOctober 14, 2008 - 12:02 pm

    Gorgeous card!!!ReplyCancel

  • Cindy H.October 14, 2008 - 12:35 pm

    Such a pretty card!! I love that gorgeous ribbon and how the beautiful colors are so perfect for this card! TFSReplyCancel

  • AngelOctober 14, 2008 - 2:48 pm

    This is beautiful! Love this cute pumpkin!ReplyCancel

  • Abra LeahOctober 14, 2008 - 5:55 pm

    LOVE this little pumpkin!! The colors are wonderful. :)ReplyCancel

  • beth bOctober 14, 2008 - 5:58 pm

    Love the card! Could you give a source for the ribbon?ReplyCancel

  • jami {sgtStamper}October 14, 2008 - 7:48 pm

    I’m totally with you – the Fall colors are my favorites – so warm and soothing. I LOVE that ribbon, that pumpkin is soooo adorable, and I really like how you did the little hinges with the brads!! You inspire me beyond belief!!
    hugs, JamiReplyCancel

  • Joan BOctober 14, 2008 - 9:05 pm

    Your blog is chock full of gorgeous, lush cards. I just watched your video on tying bows, and your voice is exactly as I imagined! Terrific tutorial! ThanksReplyCancel

  • Judith -Overland Park, KSOctober 14, 2008 - 11:42 pm

    Becca,

    Beautiful job on this card. I am always excited to check your blog and see what you have next. Thank you.lReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. AthaOctober 15, 2008 - 12:07 am

    What a cute little pumpkin, and gorgeous ribbon. I love it. Fall cards are my favorite to make and see. Keep the cute stuff coming.

    Hugs to you too, Lisa A.ReplyCancel

  • Heather xOctober 15, 2008 - 1:52 am

    beautiful card for fall :0)
    **Hugs** Heather xReplyCancel

  • DianeOctober 15, 2008 - 5:32 am

    Becca,
    Such a sweet card. Love the fall colored ribbon.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • Linda EOctober 15, 2008 - 6:57 am

    Another beautiful card, Becca. And that ribbon is gorgeous! I would love to see a picture of your ribbon stash some day. You have some of the most amazing and unique ribbons that I have ever seen!ReplyCancel

  • Kay McBrideOctober 15, 2008 - 7:22 am

    beautiful card glad u are feeling better. pretty ribbon and knot!! tfs
    kayReplyCancel

  • Laura (scrapnextras)October 15, 2008 - 7:42 am

    Beautiful Becca! Love the pumpkin and every little detail you’ve added to show it off!ReplyCancel

  • Joan FrickerOctober 15, 2008 - 10:27 am

    Beautiful card Becca. I love those colors and that ribbon is absolutely perfect! JoanReplyCancel

  • Jaunice MinorOctober 15, 2008 - 10:31 pm

    OMG you never cease to amaze me. Can I still be you when I grow up? I so love your cards….. I need you to come teach me to stamp lol.

    Hugs
    JauniceReplyCancel

  • Jerri KayOctober 16, 2008 - 6:20 am

    A beautiful design Becca, I love your little note about “Becca’s stash” under DP, so cute! Your work is always over-the-top, I love this!ReplyCancel

  • Curt O'BrienOctober 16, 2008 - 8:53 pm

    What a wonderful card! Such rich colors, and I love your layout! Wonderful! Best, CurtReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterOctober 18, 2008 - 8:15 pm

    Awesome autumn card, love the swirls on the pumpkin, pretty coloring of it, the ribbon is gorgeous and love your tabs, cool shape!ReplyCancel

  • chrisOctober 28, 2008 - 1:46 pm

    hi i was wondering on the “ups” of each scallop did u punch the tiny holes with paper punches?ReplyCancel

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I’m so happy to be able to share a sneak peak of a new set that will be available through Our Daily Bread Designs for the next big release on Wednesday, October 1st!   This set is huge with three images and four sentiments.  How divine are those Wise Men?  They colored up easily and I see so many possibilities with them.

To make the card I watercolored the Wisemen and airbrushed in the background and moon with the Copic Airbrush System.  The star is embossed with gold and an additional star embossed, watercolored and popped up over the original.  A border added with a Corner Adorner and a Cuttlebug diecut embellishes the sentiment which is cut from a rectangle Nestability.   A large bow embellished with a pearl pin and several beads balances the bottom of the card.

This card is huge measuring 6" wide by 8.5" tall – it can be mailed in a ready-made catalog envelope.  I wanted plenty of room to be able to play with the Wisemen image, but it would not be difficult to use the same image in a small standard size card. 

Thanks for stopping by.

Supplies:
Stamps:  We Three Kings Set – Our Daily Bread Designs available October 1
Paper:  Fabriano Aquarello watercolor paper, Bazzill, Gold Foil
Ink:  Versamark, Weathered Wood Distress Ink
Accessories:  Cuttlebug diecut, Nestability rectangle, EK Success Corner Adorner, ribbon, pearl pen, gold and black embossing powder
 

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  • Lisa D. AthaSeptember 29, 2008 - 12:36 am

    Becca,

    Yes I am still around, just busy. This card is so pretty, and very elegant. I love that ribbon that you chose. I love that stamp set, I can’t wait to see the rest of the new stuff. Thanks so much for sharing it with us.

    Hugs, Lisa A.

    P.S. I miss you. Have you been super busy I am assuming?ReplyCancel

  • AnitaSeptember 29, 2008 - 12:59 am

    WOW! Love how you use Navy, it looks so regal! Can’t wait to see the rest of the new releases!ReplyCancel

  • Linda HSeptember 29, 2008 - 1:31 am

    As usual, Becca, it is beautiful. Can’t wait to see the rest of the stamps!!!!ReplyCancel

  • PatriciaSeptember 29, 2008 - 2:36 am

    Absolutely beautiful. I am so excited about the release of the new stamps. Your design team has definitely done a great job creating excitement about the new releases.ReplyCancel

  • kimSeptember 29, 2008 - 5:58 am

    Wow! Your cards make me want to learn how to stamp. Looking forward to October 1st…. Very nice!ReplyCancel

  • DianeSeptember 29, 2008 - 6:02 am

    Becca,
    What a beautiful card. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the new releases.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • NancySeptember 29, 2008 - 6:33 am

    Beautiful, beautiful card! The airbrushing is so pretty, and I love that stamp set. Very elegant.
    Aren’t those “corner” punches great! ;)ReplyCancel

  • JanineSeptember 29, 2008 - 7:41 am

    Ok Becca talk to me about the airbrushing system.. I really have struggled with purchasing it or not. Do you like it? Is it difficult?
    Love the card too. The navy blue is perfect!
    Have a great day!ReplyCancel

  • LuAnnSeptember 29, 2008 - 11:59 am

    So gorgeous Becca. You’re talents are unbelievable. Thanks for sharing and inspiring us again.ReplyCancel

  • Kay McBrideSeptember 29, 2008 - 2:22 pm

    what a beautiful card, my father saw it and he said” she didnt make that from scratch!!” i quickly informed him oh yes she did she prob. stamped the image but she colored it and put it together!! GREAT JOB
    hugs
    kayReplyCancel

  • Stacy Twinshappy SCSSeptember 29, 2008 - 3:12 pm

    Wow! This is awesome, I love the shading and these kings are going to be a set I have to have. Love it.ReplyCancel

  • Linda C.September 29, 2008 - 3:21 pm

    Stunningly beautiful!! This card must be sent to someone who truly appreciates a gorgeous handmade card. My address is 3205……..ReplyCancel

  • JennySeptember 29, 2008 - 4:27 pm

    Whar a beautiful card Becca!! You inspire me so much and I thank you for that. What clever use of colours.
    Jenny xReplyCancel

  • GiovanaSeptember 29, 2008 - 7:09 pm

    Your card is absolutely beautiful!!!
    God bless
    GiovanaReplyCancel

  • PansySeptember 29, 2008 - 8:15 pm

    This card is absouutely stunning. I can’t wait until October 1st. This would make a wonderful Christmas card.

    TFSReplyCancel

  • Leslie MillerSeptember 29, 2008 - 11:34 pm

    What a beautiful card and a lovely stamp!ReplyCancel

  • Debbie OlsonSeptember 30, 2008 - 1:02 am

    Becca, GIRL! You take my breath away–fabulous job with the wisemen and airbrush!ReplyCancel

  • Karen wSeptember 30, 2008 - 3:18 am

    This is beautiful, wonderful coloring and placement!!ReplyCancel

  • Jerri KaySeptember 30, 2008 - 8:06 am

    This is absolutely stunning Becca, I love the raised star, and that ribbon is divine! A beautiful design with this set! My cards are always large . . . with watercolor stamps, it’s difficult to make a small card.ReplyCancel

  • EvaSeptember 30, 2008 - 11:09 am

    WOW….so prett!!!. I am so glad I got all my punches out, so I can make gorgeous creations like yours, well, something like yours…hehehe.ReplyCancel

  • Linda ESeptember 30, 2008 - 1:40 pm

    Another masterpiece, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • DebbieSeptember 30, 2008 - 1:59 pm

    This card is pure elegance the detail is amazing enough said. TFS.

    Debbie/Phx AZReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterSeptember 30, 2008 - 2:54 pm

    Just Beautiful, love the wisemen stamp, and the topper and sentiment adorner is so elegant! Neat pin too!ReplyCancel

  • Nutka1911September 30, 2008 - 2:58 pm

    Becca, I love yours cards. You have amazing hands! I love your blog!ReplyCancel

  • LazyKaySeptember 30, 2008 - 3:29 pm

    That’s beautiful!

    xxxxxxxReplyCancel

  • MelanieSeptember 30, 2008 - 7:44 pm

    Absolutely breathtaking!! I love your gorgeous Christmas card and all of the outstanding elements you tied together so beautifully!ReplyCancel

  • patonslakeSeptember 30, 2008 - 9:32 pm

    Dear Becca,
    I think the card is just lovely. As usual, I wish I had your talents.ReplyCancel

  • RosetteOctober 1, 2008 - 4:42 am

    Wow Becca!! These are amazingly beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • DawnOctober 1, 2008 - 8:57 am

    Gorgeous Xmas card – lovely colours!

    DawnReplyCancel

  • VivianOctober 1, 2008 - 10:38 am

    This card is absolutley beautiful. I love everything about it.ReplyCancel

  • Pat JOctober 1, 2008 - 2:37 pm

    What beautiful coloring/painting on this gorgeous card! And thank you for jarring my memory that corner punches can be used in straight lines, too. The Wrought Iron punch makes a beautiful border. TFSReplyCancel

  • LenoriaOctober 2, 2008 - 7:05 am

    I love the set – and your work with it. These are the types of cards that I associate with you, the more religeous type. Thank you for sharing these and this type card with everyone, it just makes me feel good seeing them!ReplyCancel

  • ShirleyoneOctober 2, 2008 - 10:09 pm

    A glorious card for a glorious event! Beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • EarlineOctober 5, 2008 - 6:18 pm

    Just loving this card and the color you choose to use beautifulReplyCancel
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