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Thursday, January 17, 2013

Hero Arts 2013 Hop

Welcome to the Hero Art Hostess Hop 2013! All this week there are daily hops happening over at the Hero Arts blog!  Hero Arts will be awarding prizes from randomly drawn comments. For a chance to win, simply comment on ANY of the stops along the hop on ANY day, including each day’s starting post at the Hero Club Blog. The more comments you leave, the better your chance of winning!If you arrived here from  Emily Leiphart's wonderful blog than you are in the right place.  If not, hop on over to the Hero Arts blog and start the hop from the beginning for today!

I selected some of the gorgeous background stamps to use for the hop!  My first card uses the lovely Leafy Vines:
This was a simple resist stamping the image using versamark and heat embossing with clear embossing powder.  I used a soft lavender color to sponge over the surface.  I added the word Love from the Made with Love. The butterfly was created the same way and is from one of my all time favorite sets Three Artistic Butterflies.

I then used the beautiful Antique Background :
The images on this collage are so beautiful. I stamped in a soft gray ink and then added touches of watercolor to the various ares of the stamp to highlight them.  I decided to continue the collage and mixed in layers using Carte Postale, Past Times, Life is Not Perfect, Timely Bird, and All the Time. The bird was stamped and cut out of his collage to bring into the mix.  The colors are STAEDTLER Karat Aquarell watercolors.  The edges are distressed with a distressing tool and sponged with grey ink.

On to a fun birthday card using the new background Number Pattern.  My youngest has already claimed for her birthday this year. (Which isn't for quite awhile but she loved this!)
The background is stamped using Versamark and then colored with the STAEDTLER Karat soft pastel chalks.  The images are from the super sweet Life of the Party.  They were stamped with black ink and colored with the same soft pastel chalks.  The sentiment is from the same set.  I added a few gems for a little sparkle.  I went into my party supplies to find curling ribbon and added a little touch of ribbon underneath the cotton candy.

My last background uses the Harlequin pattern:
The pattern became a lovely vintage pattern by stamping it using Versafine Toffee.  I distressed the edges with brown dye ink.  I stamped over the surface using the Watch Gears inked in brown ink. I finished it off with a few gears and a touch of gold ribbon. 


Your next stop on the Hero Arts Hostess Blog Hop is the inspirational  Sharon Dunn!  If you run into a bad link please report it to  blog@heroarts.com.


Happy Hopping!

Suzz
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293 comments:

  1. JacquelineJanuary 17, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    Wow, Sue, stunning creations, especially love the first two - that second one with the bird is vintage gorgeousness!

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  2. BarbJanuary 17, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    Neat ideas. Thanks for sharing!

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  3. Kelly BoothJanuary 17, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    WOW Sue....Amazing Cards LOVE each and Every one!!! xoxoxo

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  4. BarbJanuary 17, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    Oh, my goodness, I don't even know where to start! I knew I'd see brilliance from you today! Gorgeous cards, Suzz! Beautiful color on your first card! Your highlighting and shading is amazing on the second one! LOVE the colorful background on your sweet b-day card, and wow! That last one is fantastic!

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  5. Buffy BurnsideJanuary 17, 2013 at 8:06 AM

    all your cards are wonderful but I really love your second and fourth one!

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  6. DašaJanuary 17, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    I love the first one. Love the flower and butterfly, so elegant

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  7. IrisJanuary 17, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    Love all cards, very elegant!

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  8. cmJanuary 17, 2013 at 8:12 AM

    Lovely vintage cards! The "I'm cuckoo for you" is the top eye-catcher for me. You've showcased the HA products beautifully; thank you for sharing.

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  9. Maureen MortonJanuary 17, 2013 at 8:15 AM

    Oh,my - I can't get over the range of your wonderful styles! So rich, so fun, so YOU! Especially love your wonderful backgrounds - I can't wait to try some of these great ideas. Thanks for sharing!

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  10. judkajudiJanuary 17, 2013 at 8:16 AM

    Suzanne, your style is one that I envy and admire and just can't do!! It makes my heart sing! So many details, all done perfectly. Love sharing the hop with you!

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  11. YimingJanuary 17, 2013 at 8:20 AM

    oh love the antique style! very nice cards.

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  12. JayneJanuary 17, 2013 at 8:23 AM

    I love these cards. The resist is brilliant! I'll have to try that and I love the cuckoo card. So cool.

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  13. LinJanuary 17, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    As always, Sue, your cards have blown me away! I could sit and look at these for hours.....wonderful details, and a variety of styles, too! You just sold me that Harlequin pattern ....... you are such an inspiration!

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  14. DianeJanuary 17, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    Love all your cards, but my favorite is the watch gears. Thanks for sharing.

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  15. JanieJanuary 17, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    Your cards are simply beautiful. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  16. GinahvvJanuary 17, 2013 at 8:32 AM

    I love the live in the moment collage card - very pretty.

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  17. Craft Addicts - Tracy EvansJanuary 17, 2013 at 8:33 AM

    Absolutely stunning selection of cards, love the resist on the first, and the bird collage on the second. The coloured number background is gorgeous and I love the harlequin background combined with the cogs. You can put your hand to anything Suzz and the outcome is always so inspiring. Tracy x

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  18. Frenette FamilyJanuary 17, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    What a gorgeous assortment of cards.

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  19. Jenn BiedermanJanuary 17, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    Beautiful, Suzanne! I love your details...the ribbon below the cotton candy...the googly eyes...the watch gears on the last card! I love the harlequin bg with the watch gears too...adding it all to my wishlist! Love hopping with you! :)

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  20. Barb GhigJanuary 17, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    I really love all of your cards, and I can certainly see why your youngest daughter claimed the birthday card in advance...so FUN!

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  21. Cat CraigJanuary 17, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    Love that vines stamp every time I see it, I really want to put it on my wish list. Stunning art all around.

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  22. UnknownJanuary 17, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    hello. good luck guys

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  23. heidi @ ggipJanuary 17, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    I love the card you made with the antique background. What a great start for a collage card! All the cards are beautiful!

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  24. UnknownJanuary 17, 2013 at 8:55 AM

    OMG!! Your use of the Antique Background stamp is the first I've seen and I LOVE IT!! Another item to go on the wish list--along with the Watch Gears, and Leafy Vines, and, and, and...

    Thanks for the inspiration--they were all lovely!

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  25. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    Wow, lovely cards and especially the postal one. Love me some postal stamps.

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  26. PammejoJanuary 17, 2013 at 9:02 AM

    Love all the cards and the details are just so unique on each. TFS and what is fun I actually have a couple of these stamps and now feel the need to get them out to stamp with. TFS pammejo1@yahoo.com

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  27. Grá O'NeillJanuary 17, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    Fabulous cards, the leafy vine is stunning :)

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  28. M. MiddelkoopJanuary 17, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    Love the vintage-y look of your cards! The leafy vines cling gives such a beautiful image - I hope HA doesn't sell out before I get mine. Hahaha! Thanks for sharing!

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  29. BeastybunnyJanuary 17, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    Fantastic cards! I love that Leafy Vine stamp! Just gorgeous!

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  30. BuncobuddyJanuary 17, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    Sometimes I spend more time on backgrounds than I do on the other parts of a card. Love yours!

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  31. Virginia L.January 17, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    Wow, Suzanne! 4 beautiful cards all in one post! and I love each one of them! I think my favorite is the last card with the clock and gears! It is SO sophisticated!! AWESOME work as always!

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  32. LeeJanuary 17, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    Beautiful work! I love the backgrounds!

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  33. Debbie GJanuary 17, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    Great cards, Sue!! I am loving the leafy vines stamp and gotta love the eyes on the ice cream cones. So cute!!

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  34. Robin K.January 17, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    Love the range of styles you have shown us today!!! Your work is always inspiring!! I particularly love the birthday card- so fun and cute!!

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  35. JillisgramJanuary 17, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    Looks like you put alot of work into the background of these cards --- very lovely. val from IL.

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  36. Crystalena82January 17, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    Wow! These cards are all so gorgeous and different from eachother. I love the background stamps you chose and am excited to see so much yellow! Yellow is a color I would love to use more of, but so often it tends to be overwhelming. These color choices are perfect. Thank you so much for sharing and inspiring so early on a Thursday morning. Can't wait to see more of your work! :) Have a great day!!

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  37. gscindyJanuary 17, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    Love your cards! Fabulous color techniques and great ideas :-)

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  38. Crystalena82January 17, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    P.S. The second card is absolutely delightful! Beautiful idea!

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  39. Anita RexJanuary 17, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    Suzanne love how you used each of these background stamps, all the fun ways you inked each of them! :>

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  40. BrendaJanuary 17, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    Oops, I just commented and Blogger went wonky so I hope it is not saving twice! I love the way you have showcased all those background stamps Sue, and that Leafy Vine is definitely on my list!

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  41. Teresa W.January 17, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    Beautiful cards as always, Suzz. beautiful color on first one. Love the vintage look on the other three. Beautifully done.

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  42. Chitra NairJanuary 17, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    Beautiful cards..Love them..And amazing stamps..

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  43. Shirley A.January 17, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    You are so versatile in your use of ideas and material. So diverse and awesome! Love them all!

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  44. adele holcombJanuary 17, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    Love these! I hadn't seen the antique background yet and I like what you did with it. I also love the harlequin background -- I never think to layer stamps like you did but I'll have to try it.

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  45. MiaSJanuary 17, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    Wow, amazing cards! The leafy vine is so beatiful!

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  46. Dana D.January 17, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    Your cards are amazing. Love the colors you used the the background stamps are terrific.

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  47. TheresaJanuary 17, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    Fantastic cards, Suzz!!! I'm loving how you added color to the collage stamp! I always have trouble with those kinds of stamps...but now you've inspired me again!!! Thanks!

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  48. KarenJanuary 17, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    WOW! Your cards are amazing! I love all the wonderful details, colors,and designs.

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  49. Vikki HJanuary 17, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    you have inspired me to begin collage cards again. really liked the coloring on the harlequin background/clock card.

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  50. EfratJanuary 17, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    Beautiful!! the leafy vine is such a great stamp. It's already a favorite of mine. The butterfly is a great addition to the card and adds to much.

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  51. judyJanuary 17, 2013 at 9:59 AM

    Beautiful cards, Suzz; I especially love the Leafy Vine card!

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  52. dianaJanuary 17, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    Great cards!! Thanks for the ideas and inspiration. ;-)

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  53. Terri (blindstamper)January 17, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    Your cards are wonderful. Thanks for so many ideas using the background stamps.

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  54. JingleJanuary 17, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    Great cards! I really love that last one!

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  55. choman9912@aol.comJanuary 17, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    Your cards are great!!! I am in love with the leafy vine stamp - definitely on my wish list. I like the colors you used on the second card. Using the pink in the center makes all the images pop. Love the googlie eyes on the ice cream cones. I love the tough of bling! I really like the clock card also. i love the dimension that the gears add.

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  56. Pam W MerwinJanuary 17, 2013 at 10:08 AM

    Your cards are beautiful - loving the Leafy Vines and Antique Background stamp!

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  57. Cindy C.January 17, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    Fantastics project Suzanne! I really really like the last one, love the pattern, the details, ..everything!

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  58. Mildred MildewJanuary 17, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    These are such elegant cards Sue,thanks!

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  59. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    The card with the antique background is by far my most favourite from all the cards in the blog hop i have seen.Wow, wow wow,love it so much!
    Margriet

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  60. Laura M.January 17, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    such lovely cards & what fun new stamps! thanks for sharing :)

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  61. BarbaraJanuary 17, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    I was trying to decide which of these I liked the best and I decided I liked them all the best. The colors on the Leafy Vines card are beautiful and I love the composition on the collage card! The birthday card makes me smile and the Watch Gears card would be a perfect idea to use for those hard to create masculine cards!!!!

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  62. markingJanuary 17, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    Great cards. My favorite is the love card,

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  63. donna mikasaJanuary 17, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    Wonderful showcase of the new stamps and your versatile style! Amazing cards, Sue--love them all!

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  64. UnknownJanuary 17, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    Oy! Love your style, beginning with your blog header! The word "talented" must be your middle name.

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  65. Maeghan M.January 17, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    What great shabby chic cards! TFS!

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  66. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    Great cards! My favorite is cuckoo for you - love how you embellished it with the gears.


    Dorothy C.

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  67. BunnyfreakJanuary 17, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    Love the rich ink colors you used.

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  68. stamplover2011January 17, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    Wow, Beautiful cards!

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  69. Miriam PrantnerJanuary 17, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    You really showcased the background stamps, great techniques, I especially love that second card!

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  70. HarrietJanuary 17, 2013 at 10:49 AM

    I am in love with the leafy vines...Suzanne thank you.

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  71. walchowDesignJanuary 17, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    Stunning vintage cards! Great distressing technique and love the last card with the watch gear!

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  72. Kathy BergerJanuary 17, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    Fabulous cards. I am totally in love with them all, but especially the leafy vines card. Great work! Thank you for shaing!

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  73. Dixie CochranJanuary 17, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    4 unique cards and they are all so well done! Thank you for sharing your talent!

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  74. Diana N.January 17, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    My oh my! Each of your cards is absolutely wonderful. Love the colors you added to each one to bring it to life.

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  75. CharkJanuary 17, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    what great work--and love the cotton candy in pastels!

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  76. Susan KappJanuary 17, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    loving leafy vine and the use of watch gears!

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  77. Sue McRaeJanuary 17, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    Love that each card has such different styles, you've showcased all the stamps wonderfully.

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  78. DanaJanuary 17, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    Lovely cards!! Love the last one esp!!

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  79. sharon l-sJanuary 17, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    Luv the cards!! The Cuckoo card is Tim Holtzy and the Ice Cream B-day card is adorable. The Bird collage card is awesome. The Love card is spectacular. Great use of stamps and colors. tfs Thanks for allowing comments using Name/URL

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  80. Laura NorrisJanuary 17, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    They are gorgeous! Love the gear/clock card the best!

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  81. Ruth GJanuary 17, 2013 at 11:18 AM

    I'm blown away by the second card with the watercolor accenting! It's so authentic looking and lovely! I had to pin it to share with the world! Thanks so much for bringing so much beauty to my day!

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  82. Emily KeatonJanuary 17, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    Your cards are just amazing!

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  83. NadègeJanuary 17, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    All your cards are beautiful! Even though I usually love the leafy vines stamp over any other, I couldn't choose which of your cards I prefer, they are so gorgeous.

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  84. Janet WilsonJanuary 17, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    Love them all, but especially the vintage background one & the gears one

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  85. JocelynJanuary 17, 2013 at 11:45 AM

    Wow! I absolutely love your card with the antiqued background and the bird. So gorgeous!

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  86. conilJanuary 17, 2013 at 11:52 AM

    All these cards are lovely especially the leafy vine and numbered birthday card. Awesome.

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  87. Linda BeesonJanuary 17, 2013 at 11:52 AM

    The color you picked for that first card is spectacular! WOW!

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  88. MaryJanuary 17, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    Oh, I love your cards. Just my style. Leafy Vines is a favorite of mine and somehow I missed seeing Antique Background before you used it here. What a great stamp

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  89. Melinda FerrazJanuary 17, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    Amazing Cards!! Thanks for sharing!

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  90. MariëtteJanuary 17, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    Your cards are absolutely stunning! So totally different from each other, but each unique in it's own way. Great job and thanks for the inspiration.

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  91. JillJanuary 17, 2013 at 12:02 PM

    love your curly ribbon!!! and the chalks you used make an awesome background :) super fun!

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  92. PatJanuary 17, 2013 at 12:14 PM

    Your cards are lovely! I love that leafy vine stamp!!!

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  93. rubbergrannyJanuary 17, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    I just ordered the watch gears image so was especially interested in seeing how you used it. Nice ideas. Thanks for sharing.

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  94. margaretartJanuary 17, 2013 at 12:19 PM

    Three beautiful cards---each wonderful, each so different, all three inspiring! Love the subtle colors and all the color choices and techniques. Beautiful!

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  95. Cyndee ScholetJanuary 17, 2013 at 12:21 PM

    Wow! You have been a busy beaver! The Leafy Vines stamp is really growing on me. I also like the Vintage Background card very much.

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  96. MarcyK924January 17, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    WOW Suzanne, I love them all but that watch gears card had my jaw drop! How deliciously creative! And then the card above it with the cones (did we ever decide if it was ice cream of cotton candy??) is yummy, fun, and adorable!

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  97. Linda wJanuary 17, 2013 at 12:25 PM

    All of your cards have stunning backgrounds today. I need to do this more often.

    gettin' inky...

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  98. sarahJanuary 17, 2013 at 12:42 PM

    I love your cards!! Starting with the "love" embossed card...one of my faves. Stunning!!

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  99. Karina BeckJanuary 17, 2013 at 12:43 PM

    So beautiful cards you have made with the new stamps!

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  100. Words and PicturesJanuary 17, 2013 at 12:46 PM

    What a fantastic array of styles and colours, showcasing those fabulous stamps... The clocks/gears and that fabulous vintage bird postcard are my two favourites - stunning!
    Alison x

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  101. KailashJanuary 17, 2013 at 12:47 PM

    Absolutely stunning cards, love the unique designs and techniques used on each card!!! I just might case the second one, gorgeous vintage feel to it:-)

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  102. TweedyBirdJanuary 17, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    totally in love with the Leafy vines stamp!
    And love the color.
    thanks for sharing

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  103. stampingandstitchingJanuary 17, 2013 at 1:00 PM

    Oh Suzz, your cards are all fabulous! LOVE each and every one! Loved seeing what you created with your new stamps!

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  104. RedGemJanuary 17, 2013 at 1:04 PM

    I just love all your cards, but my favorite is the watch gears. Thanks for inspiration!

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  105. LauraJane:)January 17, 2013 at 1:04 PM

    Lovely cards Suzanne! I'm partial to the collage card using Antique Background! LOVE the colors:)

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  106. CarolJanuary 17, 2013 at 1:05 PM

    Beautiful cards, Suzanne! I particularly like the second one with the Antique Background - very special!

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  107. Annette VesthJanuary 17, 2013 at 1:06 PM

    The Leafy wines stamp make such beautiful and elegant cards. But I love your other cards as well - gorgeous soft ice, for instance

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  108. DeepsJanuary 17, 2013 at 1:18 PM

    All your cards are amazing. Your daughter was right in staking a claim to the b'day card. I love it too.

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  109. Darlene S.January 17, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous cards!!! I am loving the leafy vine stamp!

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  110. Paper ProfusionJanuary 17, 2013 at 1:27 PM

    All so beautiful Suzanne. Especially adore the collage one with Antique Background - totally stunning. You are fab! Nicola x

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  111. Mateja MJanuary 17, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    Beautifuul cards and so very different :) Love them all!

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  112. Jeanne DudgeonJanuary 17, 2013 at 1:56 PM

    Great cards and fun ideas. Thanks

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  113. RobinJanuary 17, 2013 at 2:02 PM

    Beautiful cards, so creative!!

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  114. Jeanne DudgeonJanuary 17, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    Very nice.

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  115. CinnamonSallyJanuary 17, 2013 at 2:06 PM

    Wow Wow WOW Suzz your cards are amazing, you have your own unique style and I love it!!!

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  116. annmsJanuary 17, 2013 at 2:09 PM

    Love, love , love your love card. So beautiful

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  117. Andrea GarlandJanuary 17, 2013 at 2:27 PM

    The third card is my favorite it's so funny :)

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  118. Pippa67January 17, 2013 at 2:29 PM

    I think I need the Leavy vines on my wishlist. Beautifull cards.

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  119. bartokmdJanuary 17, 2013 at 2:31 PM

    I really like the colors on the collage card, and I would not have thought to use the gears with I'm cuckoo for you! Thanks!

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  120. UnknownJanuary 17, 2013 at 2:31 PM

    Nice cards! I especially like the gear card - great vintagey look. Thanks!

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  121. PettiJanuary 17, 2013 at 2:32 PM

    Love your cards! I love especially the antique background card. The colouring and colllage is perfect!

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  122. Maryann LaursenJanuary 17, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    Oh my god, these are gorgeous. I just love what you´ve done here. Every card is so gorgeous yet sooo different.

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  123. Martina NJanuary 17, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    Beautiful cards! I especially like the backroundstamp on the first card!

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  124. cmuJanuary 17, 2013 at 2:35 PM

    My fave is the antique background.

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  125. AgataJanuary 17, 2013 at 2:35 PM

    Love those cards! Now I have more stamps on my list! :)

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  126. cghundleyJanuary 17, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    Very nice cards, pretty colors, love the butterfly.
    Carla from Utah

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  127. Denise BryantJanuary 17, 2013 at 2:41 PM

    Great assortment of cards to show off the new stamps!
    DeniseB

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  128. Nancy KJanuary 17, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    Oh wow, Suzanne! I just love your artsy style! How wonderful is that Antique Background and your fabulous card...Love it! I'm so enjoying hopping with you all!

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  129. Larissa HeskettJanuary 17, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    WOW!! =)
    AMAZING Creations!! THANKS for sharing and for the chance to win!! Have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

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  130. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2013 at 2:47 PM

    Love the colors on your leafy vine.

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  131. Nikki ForakerJanuary 17, 2013 at 2:49 PM

    OH my! You've been busy! LOVE LOVE LOVE them all!

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  132. LeniJanuary 17, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    Love that card with the number background! So fun! Love that your cards are different! And the harlequin background is wonderful!

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  133. Mary-Anne VJanuary 17, 2013 at 2:51 PM

    Great cards...love how you mixed new and old stamps together.

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  134. paperscissorsinkJanuary 17, 2013 at 2:59 PM

    Fantastic cards, I love that vine stamp, its a must have!

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  135. Carol McCreadyJanuary 17, 2013 at 3:05 PM

    Beautiful cards. Love the one with the
    antique background.

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  136. Jacqui BlondelJanuary 17, 2013 at 3:10 PM

    What can I say. You have created some really beautiful cards. Leafy vines. Is such a gorgeous stamp. Love yor collage card, and turning ice creams into faces, who would have thought. Loving the harlequin stamp too love what you did with this one. I'll be back to check your blog from time to time

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  137. L MillerJanuary 17, 2013 at 3:16 PM

    Beautiful Collage cards, whimsical Bd and Leafy Vines card.

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  138. juditJanuary 17, 2013 at 3:24 PM

    Wow, enjoying the blog hop! Love your bird card! Fabulous! hugs, judit x

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  139. Big Mamma~ a.k.a. Mary SJanuary 17, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    Wow those big background stamps are awesome.

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  140. DariaJanuary 17, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    I can't pick a favorite this time. They are all so different. As always, I love the Leafy Vine. The birthday card is so happy and charming. Love the googly eyes! They are all wonderful. That antique bkg. is to die for!

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  141. SuzanneJanuary 17, 2013 at 4:02 PM

    Great cards! I love the emboss resist one and the ice cream cones! Super cute!

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  142. Loly BordaJanuary 17, 2013 at 4:14 PM

    Gorgeous cards! My fav is the first one, love that stamp! And you did a wonderful job! TFS

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  143. Isha GuptaJanuary 17, 2013 at 4:24 PM

    Amazing creations. TFS!!!

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  144. DebbieJanuary 17, 2013 at 4:40 PM

    love all 4 cards my favs are the leafy vine card and the one with the gears thanks for all inspiration that you have given
    upnurse at aol dot com

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  145. paperpicnicJanuary 17, 2013 at 4:43 PM

    Wonderful cards! I love the variety of stamps and colors that you used! The collage cards are especially pretty!

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  146. UnknownJanuary 17, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    LOVE the Antique BG. You really made it shine and the numbers pattern looks adorable in the birthday card with its distressed edges! Thanks for sharing your beautiful designs!

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  147. AprilJanuary 17, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    All of your cards are super! I love all of them! Great job!

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  148. PamJanuary 17, 2013 at 5:10 PM

    These cards are gorgeous! Love the background stamps.

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  149. ShirleyJanuary 17, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    These cards are absolutely stunning. I love them all, but my favorite is the LOVE card. It is simply beautiful. Such beautiful work!

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  150. ShelleyJanuary 17, 2013 at 5:20 PM

    Beautiful beautiful!!!!

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  151. Memories by MandaJanuary 17, 2013 at 5:28 PM

    Your creations are lovely. The more I see the Leafy Vine stamp used, the more I need it!

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  152. Kathy KayJanuary 17, 2013 at 5:34 PM

    Love the card with all the gears. The background is really gorgeous and it has a masculine feel as well!

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  153. Marilyn C.January 17, 2013 at 5:53 PM

    Your creations are gorgeous. Leafy Vines is a must have for me.

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  154. Angel EstesJanuary 17, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    Beautiful cards!! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  155. UnknownJanuary 17, 2013 at 6:06 PM

    love the vintage collage! all your cards are lovely
    thanks
    Holly

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  156. IrisJanuary 17, 2013 at 6:10 PM

    Amazing cards. Iris

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  157. Ruth HJanuary 17, 2013 at 6:17 PM

    Suzz, Love the collage card, very creative and wonderfully colored. I think the harlequin and gears card is just about perfect for a great guy card.

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  158. cheironJanuary 17, 2013 at 6:32 PM

    Love each and every one of these Suzanne! They are all so different yet all so fabulous!

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  159. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2013 at 6:34 PM

    Sue, your collage card with the antique bg is absolutely beautiful - takes my breath away!!! I love that your DD claimed the cute cotton candy card! And what a terrific masculine card too! All four of your cards are fabulous!

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  160. Linda W. (ScrappinBari)January 17, 2013 at 6:35 PM

    What amazing cards you've created, Suzanne - love them all! The leafy vines look great with the ribbon and butterfly embellie; the Antique bg looks stunning with the added shading and all the layers. I love the colorful numbers behind those sweet cotton candies and the harlequin pattern makes a great background for the watch gears! So fun hopping with you this week!!

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  161. joyJanuary 17, 2013 at 6:39 PM

    WOW! These cards are fabulous! I love how you've featured four different backgrounds is such a variety of ways! The leafy vine stamp is definitely my favorite.

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  162. KarenJanuary 17, 2013 at 6:49 PM

    Great cards - especially the "Love" card.
    Karen L 1020 at gmail dot com

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  163. karenelrJanuary 17, 2013 at 6:50 PM

    COOL, cool designs on your cards--great techniques, too! Thank you for sharing!

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  164. Sarina CoffinJanuary 17, 2013 at 6:56 PM

    I love the antique background as well as the harlequin stamp, those two are amazing. They both top my wish list along side the map stamp! Great work :)

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  165. McStamperJanuary 17, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    Your cards are fantastic. Especially like the Clock and Love one.

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  166. WinnieJanuary 17, 2013 at 7:10 PM

    Such great cards. I love all the backgrounds you do. I am cuckoo over the cuckoo card. The use of the gears and fun saying is perfect.

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  167. DeborahJanuary 17, 2013 at 7:22 PM

    Thanks for making a card with the Antique Background stamp. It's one I haven't seen yet and you did an awesome job!

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  168. PamjoyJanuary 17, 2013 at 7:23 PM

    I love your first card!

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  169. Sue DJanuary 17, 2013 at 7:39 PM

    Great cards--I really like the cuckoo one.

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  170. SherylHJanuary 17, 2013 at 7:52 PM

    Gorgeous cards but the first with the Leafy Vines is my favorite -- that image is for sure on my wishlist.

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  171. joybearJanuary 17, 2013 at 7:55 PM

    Love all your cards! The watch gear stamp is soooo cool, love how you used it!

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  172. Rachel KJanuary 17, 2013 at 8:08 PM

    Oh my word...your cards are so amazing! I love the collage one with the bird, just stunning!! :)

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  173. FiorellaJanuary 17, 2013 at 8:15 PM

    Your cards are gorgeous, especially the first one and the last one, they are my favourites

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  174. KarenladdJanuary 17, 2013 at 8:17 PM

    You are so creative and your cards are fabulous! I LOVE the first one, the perfect Valentine!

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  175. Becs AttwoodJanuary 17, 2013 at 8:21 PM

    Beautiful cards. I love the soft water-coloring on the bird collage image. Thanks for sharing.

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  176. KatieJanuary 17, 2013 at 8:30 PM

    Stunning, works of art and the cutie one with the icecream cone and the numbers.

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  177. Lisa's Creative NicheJanuary 17, 2013 at 8:31 PM

    This is beautiful!!! I love the vines stamp and so want it, especially with the beautiful color you used with it! Thank you so much!

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  178. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2013 at 8:31 PM

    Terrific cards, especially the ones using the Leafy Vine and Harlequin stamps - thanks for sharing !

    karenajo

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  179. SmilynStefJanuary 17, 2013 at 8:40 PM

    What a fabulous combination of colors and images ... yeah, I had to go place my order.

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  180. pcmJanuary 17, 2013 at 8:45 PM

    love them all but i'm partial to #s 2 and 4!

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  181. MartyJanuary 17, 2013 at 8:46 PM

    Beautiful job with that leafy vine stamp.

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  182. TrudiJanuary 17, 2013 at 8:55 PM

    Great cards Suzz! I sure do love that leafy vine stamp, thanks for sharing!

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  183. UnknownJanuary 17, 2013 at 9:04 PM

    Wow just love the vintage look on each of them. So gorgeous.

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  184. SmritiJanuary 17, 2013 at 9:17 PM

    All your cards are simply gorgeous!! They're off the charts!

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  185. Melissa DJanuary 17, 2013 at 9:20 PM

    Such variety, elegant, vintage, fun & funky and steampunk. Great ideas.

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  186. Ashley NewellJanuary 17, 2013 at 9:20 PM

    Fabulous cards!

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  187. Katie Ann BrooksJanuary 17, 2013 at 9:21 PM

    Wow, these are all lovely!

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  188. None NoneJanuary 17, 2013 at 9:21 PM

    Wow, wow, wow and wow!! Love all the styles you utilized.

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  189. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2013 at 9:30 PM

    Wonderful cards! I especially like the one with the Harlequin Background and the Watch Gears. I've always liked the Watch Gears, but never knew what to do with it.

    sf_crafter

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  190. Sandy S.January 17, 2013 at 9:41 PM

    This blog hop is the best! I have gotten so many great ideas from all of you talented people. Thank you!

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  191. craftymom205January 17, 2013 at 9:52 PM

    I just love the leafy vine stamp.

    craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

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  192. MaritaJanuary 17, 2013 at 10:29 PM

    I love all of your cards... just beautiful!

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  193. slbt17January 17, 2013 at 10:33 PM

    WOW! 4 wonderful cards! The Love card is very striking - nice color!
    Sandra ltb

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  194. SUSANJanuary 17, 2013 at 10:46 PM

    what gorgeous cards...I love how you made all details on your cards...look wonderful designs

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  195. Mrs_MacJanuary 17, 2013 at 10:47 PM

    Amazing creations. Not sure if my favourite is the collage or the Love card.

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  196. Donna NuceJanuary 17, 2013 at 11:08 PM

    The cards are just gorgeous! I love the card with the bird the best.

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  197. ArleneJanuary 17, 2013 at 11:11 PM

    I feel that Leafy Vines stamp calling my name. Love the matching butterfly - perfect with the lovely flower.

    I was eyeing that Antique Background too. I like what you did with this collage and all the distressing.

    The Happy Birthday card is just so adorable!

    Absolutely love the Harlequin pattern with the Watch Gears. The colors are perfect!.

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  198. ivyJanuary 17, 2013 at 11:22 PM

    fabulous bunch of cards suzanne!

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  199. ShannonJanuary 17, 2013 at 11:55 PM

    I love all of your cards, however, I think my fav is the last one with the gears, that one is so awesome. Thanks for sharing your beautiful work with us and also thank you for the inspiration I am taking away with me. Take care and Happy New Year.

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  200. KatieJanuary 18, 2013 at 2:35 AM

    All of your cards are beautiful and amazing but I always like your style! Love your leafy vines card, love the butterfly on the bow with the rose on top, and the word love. Also was waiting for someone to use the Antique Background, I love this stamp! And you have done such a beautiful job of coloring it and adding to the collage in a wonderful way!, love the bird. Thanks for sharing!

    Katie B.

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