Friday, December 5, 2014

Card Chain Challenge - November reveal

Well folks, I'm starting December off the right way - by being late for everything! Extenuating circumstances have caused my procrastinating self to reemerge victorious. 

Just as a heads up. The regularly scheduled Featured Friday will be on break for the month of December due to hectic holiday schedules. But have I ever got some great guests lined up for January!

Deborah of Society of Stampaholics posted her big reveal of the Card Chain Club on December 1st, and I am just now getting around to posting my coordinating card. 



This card was sent to Florida for Miss Barbara. I embossed that bird stamp I had and paired it with some striped paper and some charms I found at Michael's. 

I'd like to enter my card into the Little Red Wagon's Things With Wings challenge because I love my golden embossed bird. That is one OLD rubber stamp from the 90s! 

I'd also like to support the Chocolate, Coffee, and Cards Challenges "Use A Charm". It was fun to pull out some metal embellishments and figure out how to attach them to the card. I'd also like to thank May Arts Ribbon for the Natural Burlap string that I won in the Caring Hearts Card Drive Blog Hop. I LOVE it!!

If you haven't heard of the Card Chain Challenge - you should check it out! I make and make and make homemade cards, but rarely do I receive one. If you sign up for the CCC another crafter somewhere in the world will send you a homemade card (and sometimes extra little goodies). Signup is offered on a month-to-month basis so there's no obligation if you're busy on one month. The next signup will be offered on December 7th!  :) 

I received this amazing card full of sparkly goodness from Nicole of Chez Parmentier who mailed it all the way from the Netherlands:



I loved all the layers, textures and those sweet little wooden embellishments. It's proudly displayed with the rest of my homemade cards. 

There. Now I am all caught up with some of the posts and can get back onto solid footing with good ol' December.

Thank you for stopping by! Leave me a comment and follow my blog and I'll be sure to return the favor!

31 comments:

  1. Stunning creation you've made!! Love the bird image, the gold embossing and the beautiful feather charm! The card you received is really stunning too! :) Thanks for sharing and have a lovely weekend! HUGS

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  2. Love bird cards, Becca, and yours is a treasure! I'm sure Barbara was thrilled!

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  3. Becca, I love that chubby bird stamp and especially the gold embossing! This is a wonderful card; Barbara is one lucky gal to receive it. I agree, it is so much fun to receive cards in the mail. I always put mine on display for everyone to see!

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  4. Two gorgeous cards Becca, bet Barbara will be as thrilled with hers as you are with yours. Carol x

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  5. Your card is sooo gorgeous & the charms work like a - well - charm [groan! But someone had to say it, right??!!!!]....liking that idea of a 'card chain'...I used to something similar waaaay back 'in the day'....so off to check this one out...thanks for the 'heads up' :):)

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  6. Beautiful card, Becca! I love your gold embossing - the bird looks so pretty - he's so plump keeping himself warm - love it! Congrats on your burlap string win! And the CCC card you received is beautiful! Sounds like a fun idea!

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  7. You not only received a very pretty card, you made one as well! Love the design on the one you made and that beautiful color.
    Lynn

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  8. How lovely!! The colors you used are brilliant and I am loving the pretty bird image you used. Such a pretty card you received too.

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  9. Hi Becca! Both cards are wonderful! The design of them is just great! Could you please send me an e-mail at: Craftygalscorner@gmail.com regarding your DT application. Thank you!

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  10. The gold embossed bird looks fabulous, lovely colors you chose.

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  11. Beautiful card, Becca--that string is really neat!

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  12. Gorgeous card - love that adorable little bird!

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  13. So classy and elegant Becca, I am sure the recipient will love it.

    Have a happy weekend.

    B x

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  14. adorable little birdie and elegant too Becca..love the add of the pearl
    lovely striped paper Becca and lovely add the charm...
    The one who get this must be in love and the card for you also so pretty...lucky you..
    happy weekend Becca...
    we should exchange our card..soon..I will make you a holiday card...
    I have your addy I think right
    Hugs, Monika

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  15. That bird stamp is from the 90's? It's awesome and so is your card...gotta love gold...I love gold.

    Gorgeous RAK you received...wow.

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  16. Hi Becca - thank you for your lovely comment :) maybe my english isn't good, but if you want to write stgh on my blog you can use english ;) I love your card - cplours combo, beautiful. You also recived a fantastic card from your friend, hugs Agnieszka

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  17. This is so pretty :) love that bird stamp and gold is amazing, card from ur friend is so pretty !!

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  18. Wow, gorgeous card and design! Love the gold embossing!!

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  19. What a nice idea about sending the cards to others. You card is so sweet and I love that stamp. There is always something about the old stamps-they are always great to use

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  20. Lovely card, such a cute bird too, and what a great idea about sending handmade goodies to another crafter, I shall definitely check that out in the new year.
    Hugs
    Georgie xx

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  21. Hi Becca! Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving your sweet comment. Love your card style! Congrats
    on being chosen for the Crafty Gals Corner DT. Should be a great challenge. Your teamie, Judy

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  22. Darling CCC card, Becca!! Love the burgundy & gold color combo, especially that pin-stripe background...very classy with the gold details and embossing of that cute little birdy!! XOXO-Shari

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  23. Sign up is today for the next CCC challenge! Thanks for telling me about it. It is fun to get your card in the mail!!

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  24. Fantastic card for the card chain, Becca! So very pretty! I keep meaning to sign up, so I'll go over now and do that. I have my own card pen pal group, too, which I've mentioned on my blog now and then. I'd love to exchange addresses and birthdates with you. I'll send you an email. Happy Holiday Hugs! Darnell

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  25. Your card is lovely! I just love the embossed bird! Thanks for joining us at Little Red Wagon :)
    Joanne xo

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  26. I love your card Becca! It's so beautiful! The little birdie and charms are gorgeous! The card from your friend is also very pretty.
    I enjoyed your sweet comment. Many thanks!
    Rosi x

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  27. Beautiful card, Becca! I love this sweet bird, especially gold embossed, and your details are really lovely!

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  28. Beautiful !!! Love colours and image. Thanks for joining us at Chocolate, Coffe & Cards Challenges!!! I hope you get to join us again for our next challenge. Agnieszka DT

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  29. Oh, that sweet chubby little bird! I love it!
    And I don't have nearly as good a reason for being behind as you do, but I'm behind nonetheless. December has a way of doing that despite the best laid plans :)

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