Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Friendship Smiles Card - Mixed Media Card Challenge

September 1st!!!
Now I am an English major, so that means I don't often like to touch, come near to, or otherwise think about numbers, but today I am making an exception. 

I have a few numbers that have come about all because of YOU lovely people:


9-1-14 - The date I posted my very first blog post

4 - The number of design teams I've had the privilege to be a part of
176 - The number of blog posts I've shared with all of you!!
241 - The number of people who've made my day by signing up to follow me
6606 - The number of comments that have made me blush and grin from ear-to-ear THANK YOU!!!

It's been exactly a year since I had my first blog post and I'm getting a little nostalgic thinking about all that has happened... I can't help but to be grateful when I think about all the experiences I've had, and the friendships I've made in this bloggy world. 

I know it seems crazy, but I truly think that I was meant to start this blog when I did... My Grandma was my longtime crafty companion and the person I shared everything with. I began this blog in September, and in November my Gram passed away. I truly mean it when I say that if I didn't have my blog and all of you lovely folks... I really don't think I'd be stamping. So from the bottom of my heart, thank you. 

Coincidentally, the theme over at Mixed Media Card Challenge is Friendship and my card was definitely inspired by all of you and by my Gram.



I used a wood patterned background and sprayed it with some white picket fence Distress Spray, and then I added a piece of watercolor paper that I'd sprayed with various Distress Spray Stains before sponging the edges with Vintage Photo Distress Inks. I added a piece of my Gram's vintage lace and a proliferation of flowers.

Then I painted a white frame with golden Perfect Pearls and brushed some on the flower leaves as well. I embossed a sentiment. 


 

In addition to the Mixed Media Card Challenge Friendship theme, this card was also inspired by this image from Anything But Cute. And I'm going to send it over to Pile It On - Friends/Friendly Hello challenge, Frilly and Funkie - A Touch of Gold, and That Craft Place - Mixed Media Anything Goes challenge. 


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In other news: I have one more BIG number to share. 

1 - The number of companies I design stamps for


WHAT?!?! Yep, you read that right. I am now officially the designer of my own stamp line. 

Shery from STAMPlorations floored me by asking me to be a stamp designer for her company!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You can read all about it on the STAMPlorations blog and TOMORROW my first stamp set gets released under the line Big Grins (because that's what I hope to bring through my stamp line). EEEEE!!!! 


Like I said... grateful. Just grateful. 

Thank you all for being on this crazy awesome journey with me! 




54 comments:

  1. I have just read your good news about stamp designer for STAMPlorations - I am so excited for you and cannot wait to see your first set. Well done you!
    I love your friendship card too - it is a wonderful mix of colour, texture alongside a beautiful heart felt sentiment.
    Elaine

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  3. Oooooh....love the distressed look of this card....just fabulous...
    Congratulations on being a stamp designer dear!!!

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  4. Big congrats on all of your 'numbers' Becca - and especially the stamp design bit!!! whoo hoo!!! you rock! love your card as well - a beautiful design with that lovely frame, cluster of flowers and watery background! Julia xx

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  5. What a Beautiful vintage card you have created Becca ! Its hard to believe that you have blogged only for a year ..

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  6. Congratulations on your new stamp line!! How freakin' exciting!! I can't wait to see them!! And congrats on your one year blogaversary, too!! I'm so glad to have met you in blogland!! Your card is stunning!! I love the colors and the details you added!! It's amazing!! Congrats again and have a great day :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  7. Congrats on your new stamps. Can't wait to see what you designed. Although maybe there's a little bit of a peak on the CASEploraions post??!! You have come a long way in one year. Happy bloggerversary. I agree, blogging keeps me sane. Bwahahahahahaha. Hugz

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  8. Happy Blogiversary!!! Only one year?! I'm shocked. Well, I'm so glad I found you. I love your designs and I'm very excited to see your new stamp line tomorrow! Your card is beautiful & elegant.

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  9. Congrats Becca, can't wait to see what you come up with for your first set of stamps, I'm sure you will have me smiling!
    Happy bloggyversary. xx

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  10. love all those special numbers and especially the last one!!!

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  11. This card is gorgeous! The fact that you are designing your own stamps for Shery is....wow! That. is. so. cool!

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  12. Your post is heart-warming, your card absolutely fantastic, your love for your gram beyond touching and the launch of your new stamp line: flippin' awesome! You are a fire cracker, Becca...and I'm so thrilled that you add spark to my life with your creative expressions, be they the art of words or the visual arts! Excited to see what you have in store. BIG grins, indeed!
    Hugs~c

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  13. Becca, congratulations! Fabulous news on the stamp line. Your Gram is watching and is happy for you. hugs.

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  14. Good grief girl, I was late getting on your bandwagon but so tickled I did, thanks to the lovely Darnell. Many, many congrats for a lot of things. Your one year anniversary, your followers, your DT assignments, this amazingly lovely layered card and, now, the natural progression to your very own stamp line. All in one year. My dear, you really are a star.

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  15. OMG Becca....how exciting to post your very own designed stamp set. Boy, is Shery ever an enabler! She knows talent and encourages beyond your wildest dreams! Can't wait to see your new set tomorrow. Congratulations my friend.

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  16. Look what happens in just one year! Congratulations to having all these followers (I still don't have that many and have been on since 2009:)) of your great blog and to now having your own stamp line!I will be excited to see your creations with this. Love this card as it is so chic

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  17. Happy Blogaversary!! What a great year it has been for you!! Looking forward to the post tomorrow when I get to see your stamp set. I am SO excited for you.

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  18. WOWZER!! That is completely amazing about your news Becca!! Congrats and so well deserved too!! :) Your card is absolutely stunning my friend!! Can't wait to see all the going's ons!!!

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  19. This is a gorgeous card and a lovely post, Becca - your blog is full of smiles and inspiration! What great news about your stamp designing - I am so excited to see them :)

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  20. Stunning and so beautiful. Love all the distressing on this too. Big congrats on your stamp designing too!!!
    Lynn

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  21. Hi, Becca! I am so happy for you!! Congrats on you new stamp line. Even though I am not currently blogging; I do check out my blog feed as often as possible. This is such happy news to hear - can't wait to see your stamps!! You are an amazingly talented young lady and I think this is just the beginning of big adventures for you.

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  22. OMG! I don't know what to congratulate you on first! The fabulous numbers or your own stamp line? Can't wait to see what you created! You reminded me that my first blog post was exactly 2 years ago (and you posted almost as many posts as I did in twice the time...)!
    Well, I am glad, I found you and hope you will continue to inspire us for many more years!

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  23. Well this post is full of thing to congratulate you for and to celebrate!! I'll give you a BIG YIPPEE!!! Pretty card today too Becca, love the texture!!

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  24. WOW Becca - what a fabulous year you have had - love love love that card, and CONGRATULATIONS on the Stamp Designer news.
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  25. Oh wow--your card is so gorgeous, Becca! Hurray--so happy for you Ms Designer!

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  26. First up a BIG Congratulations on your stamp designing. Can't wait to see your line. And today's card is simply gorgeous.

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  27. The card is vintage at it's best. Loved it.
    And eagerly looking forward for your stamps. As I said before, your blog is always engaging and interesting to read, no doubts your stamps would be on the same lines.

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  28. Congratulations on being a stamp designer, Becca! Looking forward to see your stamp line! I love your distressed vintage card! It's awesome!
    Hugs! Branka xxx

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  29. First up - lovely card! Secondly - congrats on your own stamp line - woohoo!! How wonderful to be recognised for what you do and to be given such a great opportunity. Your talent is obvious in everything you do and you so richly deserve the honour.

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  30. How FABULOUS designing your own stamps!! Biggest of congratulations......& for all those other numbers, too:) Would you believe I had to google to find what 10% of a number was today.....yup! couldn't even figure out how to do it on a calculator [heehee!!].......love this card. That frame looks wonderful and the woodsy bg...NICE!!!

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  31. A beautiful card a shabby chic feeling and a Huge congrats on the stamp line, wow that is very exciting !
    Mary

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  32. Wow, this is stunning! I suck at the shabby/chic look, so I'm always in awe of those who rock that style. The color combo, the frame, the flowers...everything goes so well together. Beautiful card! Thanks for playing along with us at Pile It On!

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  33. This card is gorgeous, and stunning, and so pretty! Congrats again to you on being a stamp designer now! Holy crap, you've had an incredible year!!!

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  34. Love your card Becca, it's so pretty and grungy at the same time....and congratulations again! Carol x

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  35. beautiful...such amazing details...lovely
    thanks for sharing at pile it on

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  36. What an amazing piece of art here Becca. Love it. Congrats on being your very own stamp designer. Awesome things coming our way.

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  37. I am back :) Thank you so much for joining in our 'Making Magic' challenge at Anything But Cute!
    Hugs! Branka DT xxx

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  38. Beautiful card,love your blog and your gram would be so proud of you xx

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  39. Big congrats on all of these wonderful things, Becca!!!! Your card is so beautiful!!!

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  40. Huge congrats on so many wonderful accomplishments the last year has brought to you! Love to hear about the love you have for your Gram. This card is wonderfully designed and the colors work so well with our mood board. You are a talented individual dearie! Can't wait to see your stamps. Wowzers!

    The is for joining in our Making Magic challenge at Anything But Cute! Hugz! ~Niki

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  41. Congrats on all the accomplishments and thank you so very kindly for joining our challenge Making Magic at Anything But Cute!
    Samra DT

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  42. I love the tattered paper and that beautiful frame. Fantastic card!!

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  43. I love the tattered paper and that beautiful frame. Fantastic card!!

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  44. I absolutely love your shabbylicious card! Perfect in every way. Thank you so much for joining us at the Frilly and Funkie Challenge!!
    Hugs,
    Nancy

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  45. oh I just love,this to bits,its just great love,the shabby feel to it,hugs Cherylxxxx

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  46. sorry meant to say,bless you for playing at That craft place this week xxxxx

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  47. Wow, Becca! What a tremendous amount you have accomplished in one short year! And now a stamp designer to boot! A big congratulations! I'm looking forward to see your line of stamps! Your card is lovely, and so sweet that you included your Gram's lace on it! What a fabulous personal touch! Thank you for joining our Making Magic challenge at Anything But Cute and sharing all your special numbers with us! Hugs! Sara Emily DT

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  48. This is BREATHTAKING!!! I love everything about it. I am so happy that all these wonderful things are happening to you. You are so talented and make me smile every time I stop by.

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  49. Congratulations on those numbers, Becca! You've definitely had a lot of success since you started blogging one short year ago! Your talent is being recognized. Not only your artistic talent but your writing talent as well - I enjoy reading your blog posts! And speaking of talent, your card is AWESOME! I think your Gram would be extremely proud of you!

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  50. I am just blown away by these numbers - SO COOL and very awesome!! You are so talented so I am very sure that you will just keep having AWESOME opportunities!! I love following your blog - and I must say that YOUR smile lights up the world!!! YOU are BEAUTiFUL!!!

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  51. Oh my Gosh
    I am speechless
    this is so Wonderful so ADORABLE
    so many mixed media and the design woooooww Becca this one is one of my fav card from you
    luv luv luv no other words

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  52. Becca, I utterly love this gorgeous card hunny. Love the shabby chic finish and the colour palette too. So many delish details hunny. Love it! Hugs, Wends x

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  53. Huge congrats Becca! LOVE the whole design to this stunning card. Thank you for joining us at Frilly and Funkie. Jenny x

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  54. Gorgeous. And congrats on your very successful first year. You're a wonderful addition to blogland!

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