Friday, November 28, 2014

Paper Smooches November Blog Hop

It's Pep Rally week and we are here today to share a sampling of the NEW Paper Smooches December release with you!  FOUR new stamps and EIGHT new dies will be available to purchase on November 30th at 8:00pm pacific time. Once our release goes live, you will find our new products HERE.  
To add extra fun to our blog hop...we are offering up a prize! 
The prize - a $25 gift code to choose what you like at the PS online store.

Here are the details:
  • FOUR winners will be chosen at RANDOM from any of the design team blogs and the PS Blog to win the $25. prize.
  • Just leave a comment on any of the design team blogs listed below or the PS blog for your chance to win!  (you do not need to comment on all blogs to qualify but it increases your changes) 
  • Deadline: You have until midnight PT on Sunday, November 30th to leave a comment. 
  • Please check the Paper Smooches blog on Monday, December 1st to see if you are one of the FOUR lucky winners.  
Here's the list of the entire hopping gang:)
To increase your chances of winning:
  • Tell us that you Facebooked about our blog hop
  • Tell us that you Tweeted about our hop
  • Tell us that you posted on your blog about our blog hop
(which means that you have up to three extra chances to win on each blog)

Now to my card:)  I'm using the new word die set called Love and Cherish!  I love the beautiful curl of this font and I thought it would pair nicely with the Blossoming Buds stamp set.  The stamped flowers are pretty intricate, so I used a vellum overlay to prevent the card from getting too busy.  
On top of the vellum, I added the die cut sentiment and some enamel dots.  The enamel dots serve 2 purposes, decorative (of course) and functional (they hide adhesive that keeps the vellum laying down).  I colored the die cut word with some blended ink in 2 colors (pink and red).  I also put a plain white version of the word behind (slightly offset).  Both the blended ink and the white "shadow" really give the sentiment some depth and help the sentiment stand out. 


Now it's time for you to hop on over to the next stop on the hop, my talented buddy Jocelyn Olson!  Keep on hopping!

And for my US friends, Happy Thanksgiving!  I'm so thankful for you:)

Mahalo,
jj

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119 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 28, 2014 at 9:23 AM

    So beautiful, JJ! I love how the enamel dots and the sentiment pop on the subtle vellum!

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  2. not so sleepy/beautyNovember 28, 2014 at 9:25 AM

    Gorgeous! Love the soft pastels.

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  3. BeverlyBLNovember 28, 2014 at 9:33 AM

    Love the softness you get when you use vellum. Very pretty!

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  4. CindiNovember 28, 2014 at 9:48 AM

    I love the bold word die over the vellum covered flowers

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  5. AnonymousNovember 28, 2014 at 10:08 AM

    Perfect sentiment for this soft floral. Pretty!
    Linda S.

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  6. Janet D.November 28, 2014 at 10:18 AM

    Your card is beautiful! Love the soft elements on it.

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  7. Janet D.November 28, 2014 at 10:19 AM

    I blogged about the hop!

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  8. Lizzie T a/k/a WifeladyNovember 28, 2014 at 10:20 AM

    Beautiful card! Love the "layering" for the die cut - great idea!

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  9. Kari V.November 28, 2014 at 10:22 AM

    Beautiful!! I love how you colored the die word "cherish". It looks amazing!

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  10. JamieNovember 28, 2014 at 10:26 AM

    This card is just stunning!

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  11. KatiaNovember 28, 2014 at 10:32 AM

    beautiful, delicate=amazing!!!

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  12. ValByDesign, ValerieNovember 28, 2014 at 10:42 AM

    I Tweeted! https://twitter.com/ValByDesign/status/538356911339765760

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  13. Kelly B.November 28, 2014 at 11:06 AM

    Loving the new goodies!

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  14. BarbNovember 28, 2014 at 11:25 AM

    Such a pretty cards and one of my favorite sentiments.

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  15. Sue DNovember 28, 2014 at 11:45 AM

    Very soft and pretty with the velum. I like the shadow you created for the die cut word.

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  16. Kathy HNovember 28, 2014 at 11:51 AM

    Beautiful card! Love the sentiment die!

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  17. Cindy C.November 28, 2014 at 12:16 PM

    So pretty!!!

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  18. Nora NollNovember 28, 2014 at 12:28 PM

    What a pretty card!! I love that sentiment die!!

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  19. GabbyNovember 28, 2014 at 1:08 PM

    LIKE the new stamps! Pretty floral card. :)

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  20. MelissaFNovember 28, 2014 at 1:32 PM

    What a sweet beautiful card, love the colors!

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  21. Barbara GreveNovember 28, 2014 at 2:26 PM

    Great use of the word die set! I love the way you offset it with the flower stamps.

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  22. SandyNovember 28, 2014 at 2:36 PM

    This is a great card - love the font.

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  23. suzvitNovember 28, 2014 at 3:25 PM

    Love the soft pretty style. The use of vellum to soften the look is brilliant!

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  24. Sunshine HoneyBeeNovember 28, 2014 at 3:35 PM

    Like the pretty background & how the sentiment pops out front & center.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"

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  25. TonaNovember 28, 2014 at 3:57 PM

    Such a pretty card!

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  26. June KNovember 28, 2014 at 4:00 PM

    Beautifully colored - both the floral images and the "cherish." I love the softened look with the vellum. This is one of my favorite PS floral sets as one can do so many different things with it.

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  27. Barb GhigNovember 28, 2014 at 4:10 PM

    Gorgeous card, JJ! I love how you placed the vellum over those pretty flowers and how you off-set the sentiment with white cardstock! Thanks for the tip on placing the enamel dots, too :)
    I hope you had a really wonderful Thanksgiving Day with your family ~ Hugs to you!

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  28. UnknownNovember 28, 2014 at 4:18 PM

    Pretty card!

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  29. babsNovember 28, 2014 at 4:18 PM

    I'm all about flower stamps, especially the dramatic coloring you did.

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  30. Kathie BNovember 28, 2014 at 4:20 PM

    What a beautiful card! I love the use of vellum over the flowers and the use if the diecut is just exquisite. Thanks for sharing your creativity and inspiration.

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  31. UnknownNovember 28, 2014 at 4:51 PM

    I love the subtle background and the colorful sentiment. The die cut really pops

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  32. maureenNovember 28, 2014 at 4:59 PM

    Great card. thank you for it.

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  33. ScrapthatNovember 28, 2014 at 5:12 PM

    Oh I just love this! TFS JJ
    :D
    Dolly

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  34. Kathy SNovember 28, 2014 at 5:16 PM

    The vellum really makes this card so lovely.

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  35. Samantha MannNovember 28, 2014 at 5:35 PM

    Oh wow! This is gorgeous! The vellum really makes the stacked die sentiment pop! It's such a beautiful look! Wow!

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  36. UnknownNovember 28, 2014 at 5:44 PM

    I love vellum, I can't always get it to work for me so since yours looks so beautiful, I'm jealous lol. No but seriously this is a beautiful card! Thanks for sharing with us :)

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  37. Renee MNovember 28, 2014 at 5:46 PM

    Very lovely, and I really like how you colored the sentiment. Thanks for sharing!

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  38. SheriNovember 28, 2014 at 6:04 PM

    Beautiful! Love how you softened it with the vellum

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  39. Haley CrossNovember 28, 2014 at 6:10 PM

    Cute card! I love your use of vellum.

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  40. suziequeNovember 28, 2014 at 6:17 PM

    Love the tip of hiding the glue under the enamel dots!

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  41. Irene.DaltonNovember 28, 2014 at 6:27 PM

    Lovely! Thank you for sharing!

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  42. SharonNovember 28, 2014 at 6:39 PM

    Your flowers are beautiful - and the vellum overly a great look!

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  43. MeganNovember 28, 2014 at 6:48 PM

    Great idea with the vellum!

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  44. karenelrNovember 28, 2014 at 7:35 PM

    OH my! I am so excited for those dies! Fabulous card!

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  45. morentin1326November 28, 2014 at 7:56 PM

    very nice

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  46. morentin1326November 28, 2014 at 8:01 PM

    I shared on fb:
    https://www.facebook.com/MORENTIN1326/posts/10205550760992020?pnref=story

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  47. morentin1326November 28, 2014 at 8:02 PM

    I tweeted:
    https://twitter.com/Morentin1326/status/538494926481137664

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  48. morentin1326November 28, 2014 at 8:04 PM

    I put it on my blog:
    http://adventureofthecreativemind.blogspot.com/

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  49. luvhymnsNovember 28, 2014 at 8:54 PM

    Love the vellum over the flowers. Gives that soft touch!!!! Beautiful card!

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  50. Amy C.November 28, 2014 at 8:59 PM

    The vellum overlay is so pretty and these flowers are beautiful!

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  51. Amy C.November 28, 2014 at 9:00 PM

    I shared this hop on FB (Amy Maddux Cooley)

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  52. Amy C.November 28, 2014 at 9:01 PM

    I tweeted!
    https://twitter.com/acools/status/538512879897436161

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  53. MrsWilbur85296November 28, 2014 at 9:02 PM

    I am starting to become a huge fan of these die cuts, especially the words. Love your card, very nice!

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  54. lizNovember 28, 2014 at 9:07 PM

    I like the vellum overlay to soften a bold image. Nice!

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  55. Cheryl L.November 28, 2014 at 9:41 PM

    The shading on the sentiment is pretty and subtle!

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  56. Miriam PrantnerNovember 28, 2014 at 9:49 PM

    So pretty! I love how the vellum softens the flowers and I'm in love with those new sentiment dies!

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  57. Miriam PrantnerNovember 28, 2014 at 9:50 PM

    I tweeted about the hop: https://twitter.com/MiriamPrantner/status/538523851224018944

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  58. lindaNovember 28, 2014 at 10:10 PM

    Very pretty! Love it!

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  59. AnonymousNovember 28, 2014 at 10:24 PM

    What a pretty card! Love the two-tone sentiment and the vellum.

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  60. Cindy J.November 28, 2014 at 10:28 PM

    That is stunning! Who would love to get that card!!?!

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  61. NatQuebecNovember 28, 2014 at 10:30 PM

    I really love the use of the vellum on your card !

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  62. terriavidreader (IN-USA)November 28, 2014 at 10:49 PM

    Just lovely.

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  63. Sue D.November 28, 2014 at 11:06 PM

    A pretty, spring-like card. The enamel dots really make it pop.

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  64. Patt H.November 28, 2014 at 11:15 PM

    I'm ready for a cheery spring card & yours is just perfect. Love the font on the die & the use of vellum. Great card!

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  65. Inks4funNovember 29, 2014 at 1:12 AM

    beautiful colors and combination. Great card.

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  66. StephanieNovember 29, 2014 at 1:57 AM

    Beautiful floral card!

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  67. Hamutal ShafrirNovember 29, 2014 at 4:26 AM

    Beautiful card! I love the subtle look you got with the vellum, and the enamel dots add the perfect touch. Thank you for the inspiration.

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  68. TracyM #6773November 29, 2014 at 4:43 AM

    DELIGHTFUL card JJ!!!
    LOVE the sentiment and LOVE how your CLEVER vellum layer made the flowers look even more DELICATE - LOVE IT ALL!!!

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  69. TracyM #6773November 29, 2014 at 4:46 AM

    I told my crafty friends about the Blog Hop and shared a link to your blog & DELIGHTFUL card on Facebook too :)
    https://www.facebook.com/tracy.moloney.71/posts/970430936318617

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  70. TracyM #6773November 29, 2014 at 4:48 AM

    I tweeted about the Blog Hop and shared a link to your blog & DELIGHTFUL card :)
    https://twitter.com/TracyM6773/status/538630517575282689

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  71. TracyM #6773November 29, 2014 at 4:51 AM

    I don't have a blog, so I pinned your DELIGHTFUL card with a link to your blog :)
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/247275835766423996/

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  72. ~amy~November 29, 2014 at 6:00 AM

    I super love this JJ!

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  73. UnknownNovember 29, 2014 at 6:33 AM

    Love your card!

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  74. Mary-Anne VNovember 29, 2014 at 7:52 AM

    so pretty how you added the vellum and the word die on top!

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  75. UnknownNovember 29, 2014 at 8:08 AM

    Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for the inspiration!

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  76. Mary-Anne VNovember 29, 2014 at 8:16 AM

    I posted on FB about the hop.

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  77. Mary-Anne VNovember 29, 2014 at 8:25 AM

    I posted on my blog/flickr account ... https://www.flickr.com/photos/74238397@N06/15719028307/in/photostream/

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  78. LenoraNovember 29, 2014 at 9:06 AM

    So sweet!

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  79. Chris DringNovember 29, 2014 at 9:26 AM

    Wow! What a gorgeous card!

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  80. Courtney ShorrNovember 29, 2014 at 9:30 AM

    The colors are amazing on this card!

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  81. {VICKI}November 29, 2014 at 9:48 AM

    very pretty card

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  82. Marty BNovember 29, 2014 at 11:48 AM

    Such pretty happy colors & love the effect of the vellum overlay~

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  83. Mary JNovember 29, 2014 at 12:20 PM

    So pretty JJ - love those colours!

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  84. jintyoo7November 29, 2014 at 12:31 PM

    Absolutely lovely :-)

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  85. AnonymousNovember 29, 2014 at 1:15 PM

    Love the diecut sentiment and the colored stamping so fun!

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  86. abb0187November 29, 2014 at 1:33 PM

    PS word dies are my fav!

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  87. UnknownNovember 29, 2014 at 2:44 PM

    Beautiful card! I love the flowers and the sentiment.

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  88. LoriNovember 29, 2014 at 3:29 PM

    Love this, beautiful!

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  89. MyLittleBlueDogNovember 29, 2014 at 5:41 PM

    Very clever use of vellum.

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  90. Lynne in NINovember 29, 2014 at 5:44 PM

    Such a pretty card, love your new word die :)

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  91. Teresa Godines #6857November 29, 2014 at 7:19 PM

    Love your soft flowers. Beautiful card. TFS

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  92. IrisNovember 29, 2014 at 7:25 PM

    So pretty- love the soft colors
    isoscia at aol dot com

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  93. IrisNovember 29, 2014 at 7:45 PM

    I Facebooked about your blog hop.
    isoscia at aol dot com

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  94. Bev KarolakNovember 29, 2014 at 9:04 PM

    Beautiful card! Love how the vellum softens the card. :)

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  95. Indy's DesignsNovember 29, 2014 at 9:29 PM

    Beautiful! Love the vellum!

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  96. Indy's DesignsNovember 29, 2014 at 9:29 PM

    Tweeted: https://twitter.com/DeborahOwens8/status/538880735965634560

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  97. Deborah345November 29, 2014 at 10:58 PM

    Lovely card.

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  98. UnknownNovember 30, 2014 at 12:16 AM

    Beautiful! I love the vellum overlay to soften everything.

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  99. Houses Built of CardsNovember 30, 2014 at 12:49 AM

    Just beautiful! The vellum overlay was the perfect way to soften everything up! LOVE!!!

    housesbuiltofcards@gmail.com
    www.housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com

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  100. mimiNovember 30, 2014 at 1:14 AM

    Beautiful card! Love the vellum background.

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  101. Milka GuboNovember 30, 2014 at 4:00 AM

    Lovely card :-D I like how you added velum to your card - pretty idea :-D Thank you for sharing :-D

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  102. CraftyPawsNovember 30, 2014 at 8:16 AM

    What a beautiful card you created. That vellum adds such a pretty softness. tfs

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  103. Lucinde | LucilightNovember 30, 2014 at 10:29 AM

    Love the effect you created with the vellum

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  104. KailashNovember 30, 2014 at 10:56 AM

    Just stunning, love the addition of the vellum!!!

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  105. Denise BryantNovember 30, 2014 at 12:47 PM

    Beautiful card! Love the soft look from the vellum layer and that awesome word die!

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  106. UnknownNovember 30, 2014 at 1:15 PM

    Your card is so sweet! I love the sentiment... pops right off the card!

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  107. Larissa HeskettNovember 30, 2014 at 4:03 PM

    I LOVE this!! Such a SWEET Design!! LOVE the Layers and the Colors!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

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  108. canadian_linerNovember 30, 2014 at 4:22 PM

    This is so soft and pretty and I love the sentiment, shadowed with white--adds to the whole effect (vs a darker colour). Lovely!

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  109. AnonymousNovember 30, 2014 at 5:05 PM

    the colors are so soft and pretty. A relief from all of the Christmas cards.
    thanks for sharing.

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  110. CharkNovember 30, 2014 at 6:11 PM

    beautifully done, love the ombre of the sentiment!

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  111. CharkNovember 30, 2014 at 6:14 PM

    tweeted https://twitter.com/charktweets/status/539192486049378305

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  112. nancy carrollNovember 30, 2014 at 6:26 PM

    Love how the vellum softens the image!

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  113. nancy carrollNovember 30, 2014 at 6:26 PM

    my fb post: https://www.facebook.com/nancy.carroll.142/posts/864564110261959?pnref=story

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  114. nancy carrollNovember 30, 2014 at 6:27 PM

    my tweet: https://twitter.com/TaraSeamus/status/539192716484022272

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  115. nancy carrollNovember 30, 2014 at 6:27 PM

    my blog post: http://nancecarroll.blogspot.com/2014/11/still-time-to-catch-papersmooches-nov.html

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  116. Robin B.November 30, 2014 at 8:30 PM

    What a beautiful card! I love the bright colors and the flowers. Thanks for sharing.

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  117. mimiJanuary 30, 2015 at 12:42 AM

    This is a gorgeous card! Love the vellum!

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  118. Robin B.January 30, 2015 at 10:38 PM

    So pretty!! I love the flowers and vellum.

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  119. UnknownApril 23, 2015 at 10:30 PM

    LOVE the Happy Birthday and the Cherish cards!

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