I Play With Paper

What are your favorite challenge blogs?

2011-12-21T12:46:00.000-08:00

I miss blogging, and I hope to get some cards made and posted here very, very soon. The Christmas vacation from school will give me a VERY welcome break from the chaos I've recently experienced, and hopefully I'll get some new cards created.

I love Challenge Blogs because they give me direction and inspire me to think outside of my usual box.

So, what are your favorite challenge blogs? Please leave me a comment with the name of the blog and a link.

Thanks for stopping by . . . .

Rebecha

Poor, poor neglected blog...

2011-06-12T17:34:00.000-07:00

... My blog has been neglected for far too long. My papercrafting projects have been neglected, too. That's okay, though, as I have been delighting myself in Bible reading, prayer, and focusing on my family and friends. Life is good. I am blessed.

Stay tuned.... school is out... I have time to papercraft and a whole lotta inspiration!

Got Pink?

2011-04-09T17:22:00.000-07:00

So, Challenge #62 at Hand Stamped Sentiments is to make a

pink-a-licioius card. I love, love, love combining pink with black. Hence, this little creation. The "Bee Well" stamp is another gem from the Micheal's $1 bin. The bee is glittery pink, and I inked the white paper flowers with a soft pink. All of the papers were from my scrap bag, as was the polka dotted ribbon and button. A few pink Dew Drops ... and wah lah!

Thanks for stopping by my blog!

Rebecha

Under the Weather

2011-04-07T17:13:00.000-07:00

I'm sharing this card for the Challenge over at 365 Cards. If you are looking for a challenge blog with fresh and unique challenges, I highly reccommend 365 cards. The challenges they post are appropriate for all kinds of skill levels and for any type of card maker .... clean and simple, or fru fru, and everything in between. Specifically, this card is for Day #38: Just A Touch Challenge. The challenge was to color any image with only two colors, using any method. So, I inked up this "Under the Weather" stampin up set and added only the orange and blue colors with my Bic Mark-Its. The inside of the card reads, "Hope you real soon you're feeling much better!"

Thanks for stopping by my blog!

Rebecha

Childlike Wonder

2011-04-04T17:16:00.000-07:00

I wanted to keep these cards fun and playful, and I'm posting them for Challenge #83 at Stampin Sisters in Christ. It's quickly becoming one of my favorite blogs because the challenges are posted along with so much scripture, Biblical truth, and encouragement. God Bless the Sisters who post there and take the time to post such thoughtful and insightful readings.

So, I first made the card with a brunette, and then I sat back and said, "Blondes need love, too." Then I made a blonde. I can't choose a favorite.The stickles look much more whimsical in person. The images were fun to color with Bic Mark-its.

I look forward to reading your comments and thank you for stopping by my blog.

Rebecha

Monochromatic Magnificence

2011-03-27T14:49:00.000-07:00

Inspired by the gals over at Christian Paper Crafts, I'm posting two monochromatic cards for their Clean and Simple Saturday Challenge #21. I regret that the photos aren't a little clearer and brighter so you could see the details better. They are simple but very elegant cards. Thank you for stopping by my blog. May your heart be blessed in an amazing way today, and may you be a blessing to someone else.

Rebecha

So Excited!

2011-03-18T13:02:00.001-07:00

The last card that I posted was chosen at 365 Cards as a Spotlight Card. I am so happy!

Simply Simplify

2011-03-14T09:28:00.000-07:00

"Keep it Simple!" I often say that to myself, with a rather exasperated voice, several times a day. I have a tendency to complicate even the most mundane of tasks. I think it's one of the paralyzing aspects of perfectionism. I've always approaced my cardmaking tasks with simplicity in mind, though. The motivation for cardmaking itself is rather simple . . . to make someone smile when they open up one of my cards. :)

I made this card with 365 Cards: Day 12 Keep it Simple Challenge in mind. It includes on my very favorite quotation from Helen Keller, "The bestt and most beautiful things cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart." The quotation is from a Creative Memories vellum quote pack. The papers are from The Flower Stack, and I finished the card off with some Micheal's dollar spot bling, a MM jeweled brad, and some bazzil flowers.

Thank you for stopping by my blog, and remember . ... KEEP IT SIMPLE.

Rebecha

Going for Green

2011-03-13T08:46:00.000-07:00

I'm playing along with the ladies at Hand Stamped Sentiments and their "Go for Green" Challenge #58. I didn't want my card to be bright kelly green with a cutsie leprechaun. Those cards and images are SUPER CUTE, but I just wanted to do something a little different. The vintage trim fabric was actually my inspiration for the entire card. From there, it led to the softer green cardstock and patterned papers. The button has been in my stash for 10 years or so, so I was super excited to use it, too. I also used this weeks' Sketch #323 at Splitcoast Stampers.

Thank you for stopping by my blog, and I appreciate your comments.

Rebecha

A Spring Chick

2011-03-11T10:55:00.000-08:00

I immediately fell in love with yet another $1 stamp from Micheal's and just knew that he'd make the perfect little image on all kinds of cards. Added a little ribbon that I've had for like six years and some patterned chicky paper from DCWV. The cardstock is SU. It's been great using up so much of my stash. Check out the Challenges and inspiration at CropStop! It's a blog I just recently discovered, but I'm already having tons of fun there and finding a lot of inspiration and encouragement. Challenge #10 was to create something with the theme of "Spring is in the Air." What a fun theme for a fun time of the year!

Thank you for visiting my blog. I really love and appreciate comments.

Rebecha

Inspired by Scripture

2011-03-10T05:15:00.000-08:00

If you're feeling like you are in a cardmaking rut, try some challenges! They are a great way to find inspiration and get your papercrafting juices flowing. A big thank you to the ladies at Stampin Sisters for Christ for Challenge #79, based on Isiah 40:7. The challenge was to use a stamped flower image. This image is another one of those great $1 Micheal's Crafts stamps. The little pink flower embellishment was a gift from a friend. I wish you could better see the stickles on this card because it's very sparkly and "springy."

God Bless,

Rebecha

Happy Pregnancy

2011-03-06T05:06:00.000-08:00

I don't know what it's like in your part of the world, but here in the Eastern Panhandle of WV it's delightfully rainy. Yes, I said delightfully. You see, I find great joy in rain. I know it means new things to come .... new growth, glorious green colors, and maybe .... just maybe .... a rainbow.

Anyhoo, I am going to spend this rainy day making cards. is turning out to be quite a papercrafting year from me. :)

On to the card .... Isn't this image and sentiment adorable? It's from the $1 bins at Micheal's Crafts. I have so many $1 stamps and they are great quality and stamp very clearly. I colored the image with Bic Mark-its.

Thanks for stopping by my blog!

Rebecha

A Bird's Song

2011-03-01T15:32:00.000-08:00

So, today marks three years since my Grandma Fern passed away. I miss her so very much ... her laugh, her smile, her sparkling eyes. I miss everything about her. *smile*

The card I'm posting today is one that she would have liked. She would have like the flower embellishment and the birds on the stick.

This one's for you, Grandma ...

Love,

Sweet Pea

A Birthday of Blessings

2011-02-26T04:16:00.000-08:00

Some treasured friends and fellow scrapbookers and stampers. (Clockwise from top left-- Donna, myself, Dawn, Maggie, Wendy)This was on day #2 of the crop. I stayed up until 1:00 the first night making cards.

When I came back to the cropping you on Saturday, my birthday, I found these sweet things waiting for me ... balloons, a card that the girls made together, and a card from my sweet hubby.

My very organized croppin spot on day 2.

For my birthday, I traveled with some womderful friends to Cacapon State Park in Berkeley Springs, WV for a weekend papecrafting trip. The location was so tranquil. Snow was gently falling all around us and blanketed everything with such a calm. It was a joyous time with dear friends, and I managed to make fifty cards. Yes, FIFTY! The card I'm posting on my blog today uses a new glittery border sticker from Micheal's and some of those wedding dress embellishment flowers. "Happiness Always" is the perfect sentiment to describe the relationship between girlfriends like the ones I spent my birthday with, too.

Glittery Kindness

2010-09-13T16:26:00.000-07:00

Recently, I was honored as a finalist in the Berkeley County Schools Teacher of the Year contest. I was incredibly blessed and touched by the large number of friends, family, and coworkers that supported me in so many ways ... sending a card, calling, and even coming to the reception. I've been working on thank you cards for those special people. This card is made with some beautiful glittered paper and whisper white cardstock. It's much brighter and more beautiful in person.

Do you need to thank someone today? Can you be a better friend to someone today by reaching out or responding to them in some way?

Thanks for stopping by my blog,
Rebecha

You've Got A Friend

2010-08-28T04:06:00.000-07:00

Some of my bestest girlfriends and I have been taking a trip down to Laurel, Maryland every two months or so to visit our friend, Kathy. She had to move away from our area some time ago, and we all miss her so much. During our "Girly Weekends," we play games, eat yummo food, pray together, pray for each other, study The Bible, and generally have an amazing and refreshing time together.

I was on a "Girly Weekend" high when I put this quick card together.

Hello, Cupcake!

2010-08-21T03:43:00.000-07:00

Lately, my life has been a whirlwind of activities. In reflecting on the past year, I'm amazed at all that has transpired. Through it all, I've come to realize what an amazing and merciful blessing from God true friends really are. I am so blessed. I was recently honored as a finalist in the Berkeley County Teacher of the Year recognition program. As I stood on the stage and looked out upon all of my friends and family that had gathered there, I was so filled with emotions ..... gratefullness more than any other.

I made this card for one of my blessing friends. It's made with a dollar stamp from Micheal's. Love me some dollar stamps. The pink Stickles on the cupcake didn't photograph correctly. In actuality, they match perfectly.

God Bless You,

Rebecha

Dream Card

2010-07-24T18:17:00.000-07:00

I was inspired by the latest issue of Cardmaker magazine when I made this card. I borrowed the basic layout from a card on page 6. The "dream" stamp is one of the very first stamps I purchased when I started scrapbooking 8 years ago. The flower stamp is a dollar stamp from Micheal's. The patterned paper is from "The Flower Stack" from DCWV, and all of the cardstock/ink is from Stampin' Up and Recollections. I wish the Stickles would have photographed a little better.

I am not going to blog about the heat because I'm tired of reading about how hot it is on every blog, Facebook status, and Twitter feed that I read. Instead, I'm going to say that I love summer.... and I truly do. Is it hot? YES. So what. It's also a season full of fruit, picnics, evening walks, bird nests, and for me .... SLEEPING IN. Dreams.

Rebecha

Berryrific Buttons

2010-07-21T08:25:00.000-07:00

My inspiration for these cards was berry simple - Strawberry Shortcake character dolls and BUTTONS. On this Lemon Meringe card, I used a button in the center of a flower.

Buttons frame the adorable image of Apple Dumplin'.

This Seaberry card is actually a "flip flop fold" card. I learned how to measure and fold this type of card using a video on youtube. It's very easy, but it definitely makes the card more interesting. Notice how the button border the top flap.

On this vintage Lime Chiffon character card, I used buttons as a dimensional "break" in space between the cardstock and the patterned paper.

This one is my fave in the groupoing. I used a button and a piece of hemp twine to make a balloon for this Tangerina Torte card.

Have a Berry Wonderful Day!

Rebecha

Mini Altered Notepads

2010-07-20T13:15:00.000-07:00

These little notepads are so itsy bitsy cute, easy peasy, and ADDICTIVE. You can't alter just one! In total, I've altered about 14 of them already.

This is a photo of one close up so you can see the details a bit more.
They are a great way to use up scraps of ribbon and random embellies. I haven't been purchasing any papercrafting supplies for the past month. My goal is to purchase nothing but adhesive for the rest of the summer and concentrate on being content with what I have and using up my stash.

I found these mini notepads on an endcap at Big Lots in a section intended to display wedding favors and supplies. They are sold in packs of 8 for $2.50. They come in this plain white embossed design and in an umembossed black and white floral. I purchased them in May, so I'm not sure they are still available.

I hope you are enjoying your summer. Thanks for stopping by my blog!

One Stamp, Two Ways

2010-07-05T06:11:00.000-07:00

This butterfly stamp is gorgeous and so versatile. As you can see, I used it for a cheerful thank you card and on a sympathy card. I found a new online store that I'm in love with, too. It's call Cutter's Creek and they have amazingly good deals. I scored the pearly I used on the sympathy card for $1.00. Woo Hoo!

Purse Cards

2010-06-23T16:01:00.000-07:00

These little cards are so easy AND addictive. You can't make just one. I've already given all three of these handbag cards away, and the recepients were thrilled with them. I didn't use a tutorial or a template. I just looked at some in the Splitcoast Stampers Gallery, and I figured it out from there. These cards were made entirely with scraps/pieces of random paper and cardstock from my stash. Do you like the way they turned out? How could I improve them? Please leave a comment and let me know what you think.

Thanks for stopping by!

Rebecha

For Grandma

2010-05-07T16:33:00.000-07:00

I'm walking in the Berkeley County Relay For Life Event to honor the memory of Grandma Thelma. If you'd like to support my walk, please visit my personal page. For each dollar you donate, your name will be entered one time for a chance to win 10 handmade cards. If I raise more than one hundred dollars, I'll double that to 20 cards! :) If you prefer to make a payment through the mail, there is a downloadable/printable form on the personal page. Thank you for helping me honor Grandma's memory, while supporting the fight against cancer.

You Keep Giving, and Giving, and Giving!

2010-04-30T16:18:00.000-07:00

This sentiment from Stampin' Up is perfect for my friend Nancy. She is the type of person who gives 100% of herself to help others. She has been a true-blue friend to me over the past year and she loved this card! I used my Cricut to cut out the framing shapes.

Do you have a friend that you need to thank today? What are you waiting for?

I can't wait to read your comments....Rebecha

The Gifts of Spring

2010-04-26T16:13:00.000-07:00

Oh, the gifts of Spring! God's wonderous gifts seem to abound all around us during this season. My azaleas are in full blooms of pink, white, and purple. My rhodedendrons are just waiting to bust out into lavendar. Then, there are my hot pink, yellow, and purple roses.... The grass is green, the birds are chirping, and everything outside smells new. I've traded my sweaters in for long sleeve tees, with my umbrella at the ready.

Spring was the inspiration for this clean and simple card. I used rub ons and tiny felt butterfly. It isn't fancy, but it's EXACTLY what I wanted... a simple, yet elegant reflection of Spring.

Thank you for stopping by my blog - I really appreciate comments.

Rebecha

An Uncomplicated Love

2010-04-22T16:08:00.000-07:00

The entire time I was making this card, I was thinking about how grateful I am for my husband. My husband and I share an uncomplicated, unconditional love. Our marriage is the most incredible blessing from God that I've ever received in my lifetime. Recently, as I've been recovering from surgery, Brian has been waiting on me hand and foot and putting me before everything else. I'm thankful that my husband works hard, loves Jesus, loves me, and has such an incredibly sweet and gentle heart. This card is for him.... just to say, "I love you."

Thanks for stopping by my blog!

Rebecha

Wishing You a Speedy Recovery

2010-04-18T13:56:00.000-07:00

The tiny white satin flowers on this card are intended to be wedding gown embellishments. I found them, in bags of 200, at the Offray ribbon outlet for just 1.99 per bag. Woo Hoo! The embossing folder is from Quik Kutz and I chalked the entire think with navy. I think this card is much more beautiful in person.

I've been MIA for a while now. I've been having some health issues and recently had surgery. I'm recovering now, and I'm looking forward to things to come.

Thanks for stopping by my blog.

Celebrate Babies!

2010-03-27T04:42:00.000-07:00

Lots of baby news in my life lately. Have no fear.... I don't personally have baby news of my own, but it seems that many of my friends and family do. Congratulations to my friend Kimberly and cousin Jennifer on the births of their beautiful baby girls. Also, to my friends and coworkers Carrie and Jeff who just found out they are expecting! This card was made for my friend and Sister in Christ, Amy. She's expecting on May 1st .... her FOURTH little girl! I purposely didn't make the card all pink because I wanted to be different. ;)

The cute little duck is actually a dimensional sticker that came in a pack with some other super cute stickers for just 99 cents at A.C. Moore. I've been making A LOT of cards lately, so keep checking my blog.

To all you Busy Bee Blogger gals.... I hope to blog hop tomorrow and leave a lotta love on your blogs.

Enjoy the spring sunshine everyone.... I'm headed to the yard sales! :)

Rebecha

Butterfly Wishes

2010-03-14T15:14:00.000-07:00

Last summer, I traveled to the Great American Scrapbooking Convention in Chantilly, VA. Besides all of the incredible shopping, I'm always inspired by all of the projects on display. At the Stamps by Judith booth, I watched Judith give a live demo using a butterfly stamp and a Diamond Glaze type product. When I saw the butterfly in this SU set, I knew I had to try that technique. I'm soooooo thrilled with the result! To get the fabric effect in the background, I ran patterned paper through my Cuttlebug.

Butterflies always remind me of my mother because she has an infinity for them. I live a few hours from my mom, and the older I get the more I miss her and wish that we live closer. However, I'm mindful of the fact that I'm blessed that my mother is still living and I can call and talk to her whenever I want. It would be cool though if I could just "pop in" for dinner, you know? There's nobody like my mom. :)

I hope you are enjoying the sunshine!

Praying Through The Sunshine

2010-03-06T04:45:00.000-08:00

"Don't pray when it rains, if you're not praying when the sun shines." ~ Satchel Paige, 1974. In your life right now, do you feel like it's a season of sunshine or a season of rain? Are you praying to God no matter the circumstances?

I've been keeping a prayer journal for several years now. Writing out my prayers, in the format of letters to The Lord, has helped me in numerous ways. One, I am more focused in my prayer time. Secondly, I can leaf back through the pages and clearly see God's Hands in every aspect of my life. Most importantly, however, is the knowledge that I need to pick up that journal and I need to pray even when my petitions seem small, because the PRAISES are always large!

This card is made with scraps that I've had for years - literally. The stamp set is from SU. It's simple, but pretty.

Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving comments. God Bless You!
Rebecha

The Joy of a Snowy Day

2010-02-28T09:15:00.000-08:00

I'm so excited to show off my new Blog Badge! It's from the gals @ Hand Stamped Sentiments! They awarded me with the badge for the "Love" inspired card I posted earlier in the month. :)

So, some people are tired of the snow this year. I'm not one of them. I love it. You may be thinking that's because I'm a teacher and it means I might get the day off. I'll admit - that's a perk! :) However, it's not the real reason that I love snow so much. It blankets everything and a quiet, serene stillness seems to settle upon the world. My home feels even warmer and cozier. Hot chocolate never tasted so good. So, bring on the snow! :)

This is an example of a "two minute card." Since I do work full time, am heavily involved in church and volunteer work, and spend a lot of time with family and friends, it's important that I have some "two minute cards" in my crafting bag of tricks. This snowflake punch from Martha Stewart is one of my favorite new toys.

Thank you for stopping by my blog. Your comments make my day!

Rebecha

God is Still a God of Miracles

2010-02-20T08:52:00.000-08:00

Recently, a friend of mine had a new baby boy named Gabriel. Right after his birth, a prayer request was made for Baby Gabriel because he wasn't breathing on his own, he wasn't very responsive, and had to be flown to another hospital. Early the next morning, he had a seizure. Things were very perilous.

Well, we prayed. And prayed. And prayed. I think Baby Gabriel is on every prayer list and prayer chain in our region. God heard many knocks on His door in petition for this tiny new little life.

Praise God .... Baby Gabriel is doing so much better. He's off almost all of the machines and lines. He is breathing on his own, hasn't had any more seizures, and is very responsive. A recent MRI was totally normal. Again, Praise God!

So, this card is for Baby Gabriel's family. I used SU Cardstock, Ink,and Stamp, DCWV patterned paper, American Crafts Ribbon, SU Photo Corner Punch and Scalloped Square Punch, EK Success Corner Punch, Making Memories Buttons, and one of my favorite Cuttlebug Embossing Folders.

Happy Birthday, Abi!

2010-02-16T05:08:00.000-08:00

Abi and myself having TONS of FUN on 80's night. I love her so much!
Today is my neice Abi's birthday. She's growing up so fast. We have a lot in common, that crazy girl and I! :) We both love the 80's decade, watching Strawberry Shortcake movies, playing with dolls, and giggling until our cheeks hurt. So, we are celebrating her birthday @ my SIL's house with hamburgers, chips, and potato salad. Picnic in February, anyone? hee hee

For this card, I used DCWV Glitter Stack paper, SU Cardstock, American Crafts Rub On sentiment, Fiskars Threading Water Punch, SU Ticket Punch, Bling from Crafts2000, and Gray Satin/Organza Ribbon from the Offray Ribbon Outlet. Oh, how I love thee, ribbon outlet. :)

Enjoy your day, and hug someone you love. Thanks for stopping by my blog.

Rebecha

Love: An Amazing Feeling

2010-02-14T13:36:00.000-08:00

Here is the Valentine I made for my hubby. I'm a very lucky, lucky girl. Brian works hard, treats me like a princess, gives me room to be myself, loves me in spite of my faults, shows kindess and generosity to all of of our friends and family, and most importantly, he loves Jesus. I'm blessed with each day that God grants us to be together.

A little about the card itself .... I used a dollar stamp from Micheal's, stickles, Offray ribbon, el cheapo cardstock (black), whisper white cardstock (SU), Fruit Punch Stickles, DCWV patterned paper, and Staz On black ink. I also sponged it a tiny bit with Pretty in Pink SU ink. This card was also a nod to the challenge @ Hand Stamped Sentiments - I haven't completed a challenge card in MONTHS.

At first glance, you might be thinking this card is too girly to give to man, but I don't think so at all. Brian's color blind, seeing only shades of gray, so he's drawn to the shapes and textures of things. He was thrilled with the card, especially with what I wrote on the inside. Shhhh.. that's a secret! :)

Happy Valentines Day, everyone! Thanks for stopping by my blog. I'd love to read your comments.

Rebecha

HappyScrappers Swap Cards

2010-02-12T17:31:00.000-08:00

I host a monthly scrapbooking club in my home called The HappyScrappers. I started HappyScrappers back in January 2004. It's hard to believe that it's been that long ago, but it's so true that time flies when you're having fun. The first photo is from our January 2010 meeting; that marked our 6th anniversary of HappyScrappers. WOW! In the photo are my friends (clockwise from left) Peggy, Cheryl, Becky, Mary, and Bethany. Present, but not pictured were myself, Carolyn, and Carla. Joyce was enjoying her sunny and warm vacation home in Florida. (I'm green with envy!) Shannon was home sick.

So, this month we are having our first card swap. Given the creative talents of these ladies, I can't wait to swap cards. For this swap, we could make any standard size, non holiday card. I decided to go with a sympathy themed card since I seem to need a lot of those lately. It's simple in it's design, but I love the vintage feel of the pattern in the paper and the muted colors. It looks so much better in person, especially the floral stamped image that I traced with my Stardust Gelly Roll Pen. If you don't have one, you need one. They really create a cool effect on stamped imaged, especially when used for outlining.

Thank you for stopping by my blog. I'm going to have many more card posts/scrapbook pages to post in the days to come, as we have been snowbound by 56 inches of snow. Stay safe. Stay warm. Be a blessing. :)

Rebecha

Prayer is Powerful

2010-02-10T05:48:00.000-08:00

"I do not pray for succes. I ask for faithfulness." -- Mother Theresa. What an inspiring quotation! I've been praying that God would lead me to the areas of ministry where I can best use the talents He has blessed me with. My prayer journal has been filling up rapidly, as I've been praising God for all that He continues to shower upon me . . . . wonderful family, friends, career, a beautiful and loving marriage, and so much more. Last night, as I was once again shoveling snow, I caught myself becoming very grumpy. My back hurt, my arms were tired, my muscles sore. Then I stopped. I looked up at the sky, decided to catch snowflakes on my tongue, and I was in awe of the beautiful miracles of tiny, unique snowflakes. I closed my eyes and thanked God for each snowflake and for each friend because it was in that moment that I was reminded that each of my friends are unique miracles, too, brought into my life during the perfect season.

Thanks for stopping by my blog!

'Tis the Season to Be Freezin'

2010-02-09T16:16:00.000-08:00

There are few things in this world that I love more than a great bargain. These snowy stamps are some of my recent bargains. A.C. Moore had an entire bin of snowy themed stamps for just 50 cents each. I bought several, and I can't put them down! The patterned paper is some from my stash. The organza ribbon is from the Offray ribbon outlet in Hagerstown, MD. The bling gems are from the Micheal's dollar spot. Inside, I stamped a snowman with the sentiment, "Tis the Season to Be Freezin'." Thanks for stopping by my blog. :)

Easy and Elegant

2010-02-08T16:00:00.001-08:00

I hope all my east coast friends are staying warm and toasty in this winter weather. According to the NOAA, 10 - 14 more inches of snow are on there way to us over the next couple of days. Add that to the 30 inches alreay out there, and we'll have 4 feet of snow! Wow! I'm taking advantage of all of this time off of school and I've turned my living room into a cardmaking factory. I like these cards for two reasons .... they were very fast and easy to make, and they look and feel very elegant. You can't tell from the second photo, but I carefully cut out the flower and used dimensionals to make it pop up from the card. Thanks for visiting my blog. For all of you Busy Bee Bloggers, I hope to blog hop around your blogs tonight and leave a lot of comments. I can't wait to check out all of your beautiful projects and inspirations. Stay warm, everyone!

I'm Back From Outer Space

2010-02-07T11:04:00.001-08:00

Okay, so maybe I wasn't really in outerspace, but there were days it felt like it. I've been incredibly busy. My blog hasn't been a priority for quite some time now. I also find myself wondering if anyone reads my blogs. LOL

Anyhoo, here is my first card posting in two months. I'm also posting a picture of the inspiration: 30 inches of snow!!!!! :)

Sweet Scrapbooking Project

2009-12-05T16:01:00.000-08:00

Here is an 8x8 layout of some photos I took at the 2008 Strawberry Shortcake Convention. 2008 was the first year that the convention had an official Show & Tell time for the attendees. I brought along a quilt that my mother made for me using the vintage Cut & Sew Strawberry Shortcake pillow dolls. It's one of my most precious and prized possessions.

I found the perfect paper for this album at Big Lots. It's DCWV paper that is just $5 per pack! I went back to get some more and it was completely sold out. I'm loving the Stampin' Up Photo Corner Punch. It's a simple way to highlight the photos and bring more interest to pages. Thanks for stopping by my blog. I love to read your comments.

Blogger is Driving Me Crazy!

2009-11-29T12:42:00.000-08:00

Here is the picture of the card that I soooooooo would like to be able to show you right side up, but Blogger keeps turning it on it's side. :(

Autumn Breezes

2009-11-24T16:21:00.000-08:00

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I thought a simple autumnal card would hit the spot. :) For this card, I used scraps I had laying around and a tag from a K& Company box. I like the simplicity and elegance. It's not a very good photo, though, as the colors don't look right. In real life, the card base matches the ribbon and and tag perfectly. I hope to be a card making machine tomorrow. I only had to work two days this week. Yay! I tried to upload a beautiful card that I made, but Blogger keeps turning the picture on it's side and I can't figure out why. :(

Thanks for stopping by my blog and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Rebecha

Life Happens

2009-11-15T11:17:00.001-08:00

The above picture is of a thank you card I made. It's simple, but I like it. The next picture is of Grandma and I, taken in February of this year.

This is my very first paper bag album. It was so easy that I want to make another one soon.

Grandma Thelma passed away last month. Although I know that she's in Heaven with Jesus, I miss her presence here terribly. I wish so much that I could hug her one more time or hold her beautiful hand in mine.

During the difficult times of her illness, her passing, and now, our sadness; I've become more accutely aware of the true friendships that I have in this world. The people who take the time to call, send a card, and just say, "Hey - I'm prayin' for ya'." So, I'm on a mission to make about 100 thank you cards to express my gratitude for all of those prayers and generous gifts.

Thanks for stopping by my blog!

Love and a Hug,

Rebecha

It's So Good To Have a Friend Like You

2009-10-03T05:28:00.000-07:00

I found a sketch in the back of a papercrafting magazine that inspired me to make this card. I've loaned the magazine out, or I'd give it credit here. Anyhoo - It's a long card and was fun to make.

Brian's grandmother is still hanging in there, but it's been a very exhausting couple of weeks. I feel like I'm losing touch with day to day life in many ways. However, I'm not complaining. Every minute that I have with her is a blessing.

Changito says, "Happy Birthday!"

2009-09-23T15:00:00.000-07:00

I seem to feel anxiety on a nearly daily basis, lately. I think it's my grandmother-in-laws illness and daily suffering. It's hard to watch someone you love so much suffer so terribly. Over the past four years or so, I've found several way to lesson my anxious thoughts. I love to read The Bible, pray, write in my prayer journal, write poetry, clean the house, exercise, and, of course, papercraft. There is something about working with the paper and the tools that just calms my spirit. It's like active therapy. This card was born out of one of those therapy sessions. I used a Changito monkey stamp and the sentiment is a rub on. I love rub ons. Thank you for stopping by my blog. I know my cards aren't very good when compared to the other Busy Bee Bloggers, but I'm grateful for any positive comments or constructive criticism. :)

Rebecha

Happy Waiting

2009-09-19T02:54:00.001-07:00

Wow! What a week! I'm beginning to wonder if I've completely overplanned my schedule. Here it is, 5:55 a.m. on a Saturday morning and I'm up because I need to go to grocery store before my scrappers club gets here. I was too exhausted to go last night. I'm hoping that some scrappin' time with my friends today will refresh my spirits some.

I made this card for a coworker. It's simple in it's design, and I love the way that it turned out. I tend to embrace clean and simple (CAS) cards. I used the Swell News set, some paper I've had for about six years :0 and I colored the image with Bic Mark Its. These markers are my new favorite playthings.

Thank you for stopping by my blog. I hope you have an enjoyable weekend.

Love and a Hug,

Rebecha

Blog Candy - Blender Pens

2009-09-13T06:32:00.001-07:00

Win some blog candy over at Small Fry Stamping! A new pack of blender pens could be yours, just for the cost of comment. :) Good Luck!

You Grow, Girl!

2009-09-12T03:36:00.000-07:00

I made this card for a coworker that is expecting. I really like how it turned out. She's having a boy, hence the blues and greens. I have several pregnant friends, so I need to get busy on some more baby cards in the months to come. Baby cards are some of my favorites to make because of all of the cute images. This image is from the retired Stampin' Up set, Swell News.

On the topic of Stampin' Up, I'm in a dillema. I want to put in an order this month, but I really need to stick to a $50 budget (including shipping). The following items are on my wishlist: Photo Corner Punch, Scalloped Oval Punch, Whisper White Cardstock, Top Note Die (I borrowed one from a friend for the card above), Harvest Home Stamp Set, Forest Friends Stamp Set, and about six ink pads. If you were me, what would you purchase?

A Gift of God's Grace

2009-09-08T16:00:00.000-07:00

Life isn't always easy. In fact, sometimes it's just plain difficult. However, we are never alone. The Lord is always with us, always blessing us with a multitude of graces.

Supplies Used: Stampin Up Cardstock and Ink, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Offray Ribbon, Sentiment Stamp by Stamps by Judith, Making Memories Jeweled Brad, Dollar Tree Dimensionals

Changito Says, "Thank U!"

2009-09-04T16:50:00.000-07:00

After struggling with Blogger for more than a week, I was FINALLY able to post a new card. I just love how this little creation turned out. I colored the Changito stamp with Bic Mark-Its. My good friend Veronica turned me on to these markers and now I use them all of the time. The color is very smooth, even, and striking. Many of the colors match Stampin' Up cardstock colors, too.
I am back to school now so I haven't had any time at all to make cards or scrapbook. However, I have many, many cards that I made the week before school started, so please keep checking my blog.
Brian and I are going camping this weekend, and I can't wait! We are headed to the hills of central West Virginia. I love to listen to the sound of the wind rustling through the leaves, the crackling of the campfire, and the birds singing in the morning. Ahhh.... God's Glory is so abundantly prolific in the wilderness.
Thanks for stopping by my blog!

Card Supplies: Cuttlebug Swirls Embossing Folder, Offray Ribbon, Prima Flowers, Making Memories Brad, Duck Adhesive, Changito Stamp, Stampin Up Ink and Cardstock, Fiskars Threading Water Border Punch, Patterned Paper (Maker Unknown), Bic Mark-Its Markers, Stampin Up Ticket Punch

My Shiny New Blog and First Card Post

2009-08-22T17:51:00.000-07:00

Welcome to my all new blog! A great big THANK YOU to my incredibly talented and super sweet friend, Veronica. She made the gorgeous blog header for me. It's perfect. I'm very excited to be a part of The Busy Bees Bloggers Group. I hope to post two cards and/or scrapbook pages per week.

What you can expect from this blog:

- One or two posts per week

- Projects using a variety of stamps, papers, and supplies ~I'm not loyal to any specific company. I just buy and use what I love.

- Clean and simple designs ~ I'm not usually up on the latest trends, and quite frankly, I don't have hours and hours to spend on one card. As a result, many of my cards are simplistic when compared to others. However, I embrace a clean and simple style.

So, for my first card:

I fell in love with this sentiment stamp as soon as I spotted it at the Great American Scrapbooking Convention in Chantilly, VA, earlier this summer. I finally found the time to ink it up last week. I think my next few stamp purchases are going to be Christian/Verse themed. I love the way the shades of blue work together in this card. Also, it's impossible to tell from this photo, but the sentiment itself is pop dotted away from the rest of the card. That really adds dimension. Also, the gold hues in the patterned paper are picked up in the gold elements of the ribbon.

Thank you for stopping by my new blog. I hope to gather lots of new followers, and more importantly, new friends!

Love and a Hug,
Rebecha