Friday, March 18, 2011

Gina K Designs Release Inspiration hop: Day 1

Hi everyone!  Welcome to Day One of the Gina K Designs Release Inspiration hop!  Today we are spotlighting Stenciled Silhouettes, this month's One Free with 3 set AND Celebrate in Style which is free with any $35 for the entire month! 

First up, here is a tag using Celebrate in Style.  I pieced the dress bottom with pattern paper and colored the top portion with copic markers.  The tag shape is created from the largest Spellbinder die from the Labels Four Nestabilities.  It's hard to see in the picture, but there are tiny green rhinestones on the image on the little flower and the form base.  Super cute IRL!
Tip: when paper piecing with dark pattern paper and IF the image is proportional, stamp the image on the back side of the paper so you can see the lines!

Next up is a card using the Stenciled Silhouettes set.  I am not sure if I like this card.  It totally didn't turn out like I saw it in my brain!  lol!  BUT, I love these flowers and had a blast coloring the rubber with the 3 colors of ink.  I experimented quite a bit with my markers and settled on Rose Red, Old Olive and Chocolate Chip.  I used some light blue rhinestones for the flower centers to "tie into" the blue of the background paper. 
For even more samples of these new sets, please visit each of the GKD Designer blogs listed below and leave a comment. The more blogs you comment on, the more chances you have of winning!  Tomorrow, Gina will announce on her blog the randomly chosen winners who will each win one of these fabulous new stamp sets!

  • Gina K
  • Giovana Smith
  • Janice Whiting
  • Jennie Harper
  • Lee Murphy
  • Melanie Muenchinger
  • Michelle Woerner
  • Sharon Harnist
  • Theresa Momber
  • Tina Gilliland
  • Valerie Stangle
  • Vicki Dutcher
  • AJ Otto
  • Carolina Buchting
  • Cathy Tidwell
  • Colleen Schaan
  • Deb Felts
  • Emily Giovanni
Thank you for stopping by!  I will leave you with a picture showing how I turned my Label Four into a tag.

Card Deets (tag):
Stamps - Celebrate in Style
Ink - Memento Rich Cocoa
Paper - PL White, Sent with Love PP (GKD)
Accessories -Spellbinders Blossom, Standard Circle and Labels Four Nestabilities, pink ribbon, green rhinestones, corner rounder


Card Deets (flower can):
Stamps - Stenciled Silhouettes
Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper - PL Cream and Dark Brown cardstock, MME "Gertle" Stella Rose collection
Accessories - Spellbinders Standard and Scalloped Circle Nestabilities SM, bling, markers

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127 comments:

  1. Vicki DutcherMarch 18, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    What a fabulous tag! Great paper pieced dress too~

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  2. Theresa MomberMarch 18, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    These are fabulous, Michelle! That tag rocks!

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  3. UnknownMarch 18, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    Your cards are so delicate looking Just fabulous thanks so much for sharing the inspiration

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  4. DebraMMarch 18, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    So beautiful. Love the extras in both these cards.

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  5. Sherry KushibabMarch 18, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    Lovely colors and really appreciate the pics showing how you changed the label into a tag....always nice to have a visual. Like the rose on the top with the ribbon, very feminine looking card.

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  6. BarbMarch 18, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    Great Cards--love the bright colors. Bring on Spring!!!

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  7. Cat TidwellMarch 18, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    Such awesome designs Michelle! Really love that tag and how you did the top of it with the ribbon and flower!

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  8. carpediemMarch 18, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    gorgeous tag! love how you've left the dress skirt overhanging on the the edge of your tag! laura j

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  9. Mairlyn BMarch 18, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    So very pretty and I love the tag.

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  10. Stampin CatsMarch 18, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    Love the cards. They do remind me that spring is right around the corner.

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  11. NaomiMarch 18, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    very cute, thanks for sharing!

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  12. StephaniMarch 18, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    Absolutely love the dress tag! And love the folk-art look of the second card.

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  13. Sharon MattinglyMarch 18, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    Like your designs!

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  14. Leigh MMarch 18, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    Thanks for the labels4-to-tag tutorial. Easy-peasy... Great cards. Thanks for sharing.

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  15. Paula LairdMarch 18, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    I like them both! I think the Stenciled Silhouettes card turned out great! The dress tag is adorable, too!

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  16. --MarcyMarch 18, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Wow - super tag! What a great idea! Lovely card!

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  17. Karen (TLgirl353)March 18, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Lovin' your tag! Stunning!

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  18. AJMarch 18, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    great stuff Michelle!! :)

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  19. BeckyMarch 18, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    These are stunning

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  20. ✿♥ Mélyane ♥ ✿March 18, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    So beautiful!!! Love the card , and the tag!! Thanks for sharing!

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  21. MelanieMarch 18, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    that little tag is so stylin'!

    love the colors and border DPS with this image, one of my face samples with it!

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  22. Debbie YatesMarch 18, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Michelle your creations are outstanding!

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  23. stampandweaveMarch 18, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Nice!

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  24. FrancineBMarch 18, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Goodness, I love the funkiness of the dress!! Fabulous!

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  25. ColletteMarch 18, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Love your paper pieced dress - both are stunning!

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  26. Christine MacneilMarch 18, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Beautiful samples, Michelle. Thanks for sharing just how you turned your labels 4 die cut into a tag. That's great.

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  27. CynthiaMarch 18, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Gorgeous tag! Love the colors of your second card as well.

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  28. ValerieMarch 18, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    LOVE that tag!!

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  29. JaneenMarch 18, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    ohhh Thanks for the tip on the dark paper piecing. And the tag, great idea.

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  30. Kimberly S.March 18, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Wow!! Your tag is STUNNINGLY gorgeous!!! LOVE the paper piecing!! And the Flower Can is so sweet! FANTASTIC job with both of your creations!

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  31. carrieMarch 18, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Love the paper piecing of the dress tag. Love the contrast of the pink and white colors.

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  32. KatherineMarch 18, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Both of your cards are great Michelle. Thanks for the tip about stamping on a dark dp.

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  33. mollymoo951March 18, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    I love these! Awesome!

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  34. MarisaMarch 18, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Oooh, loving that paper piece dress :) Great tag! Darling flower image and mix of colours on the DP. Well done times two :)

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  35. LageneMarch 18, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Fantastic Tag (thanks for the explanation on how you made it) Love the silhouette card....makes me think Pensylvania!

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  36. klarcherMarch 18, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Great cards, thanks for the tip on making the tag

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  37. Lindsay M.March 18, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    WOW!!! Great tag! That is gorgeous!!!

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  38. PJMarch 18, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Very nice cards, you are very creative!

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  39. Crafty Math ChickMarch 18, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Lovely creations Michelle! I really like the DP you used for the paper pieced skirt. It's gorgeous! I love your stencil card too - and how you punched out a portion of the image, such a cool effect.

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  40. Stacy MorganMarch 18, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Your tag is so cute and girlie. Very pretty card too Michelle.

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  41. Ashley StoverMarch 18, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    The tag is such a beautiful idea, thanks for the inspiration.

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  42. chrissyMarch 18, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Love both the cards... especially like how the dress form goes off the edge of the card.
    Chrissy Bornfleth

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  43. bernietom47March 18, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Love the tag! Fabulous card! Great colors.
    Blessings Bernie

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  44. NanaConnieMarch 18, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Fabulous tag, and I love the card. I was having a hard time visualizing how that stencil bouquet would look and you showed it off perfectly!

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  45. AnonymousMarch 18, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Adorable tag and thank you for the instructions to go along with it... so cute.
    crafty teacher

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  46. RonaMarch 18, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Michelle these are gorgeous!! that tag is amazing :)

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  47. Nana GriffinMarch 18, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    So very pretty!

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  48. BeastybunnyMarch 18, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Fabulous work! I am loving these new stamp sets!

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  49. Big AnneMarch 18, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Wow! Your tag is fabulous! And the TY card has the beautiful vintage look that I love.

    Great job!

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  50. Barbara HaleMarch 18, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Your tag is drop dead gorgeous!

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  51. patMarch 18, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    lovely cards

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  52. RavengirlMarch 18, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Those are both really cute! Love the color scheme you chose for your card!

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  53. TamaraMarch 18, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    New Fave! The colors on the skirt! Beautiful!!

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  54. Melanie Sue JeromeMarch 18, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    oh my, what cute cards, will mine ever look that good?

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  55. DebbieMMarch 18, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Beautiful tag and card! Love to see that you can use that dress on more than just a card. :)

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  56. peggy wainmanMarch 18, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Great tag and card! Thanks for showing how you made the tag from the diecut!

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  57. Colorado CrafterMarch 18, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Lovely cards!! TFS!!

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  58. JessicaMarch 18, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    I love the color combination on the thank you card. So pretty.

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  59. CarolMarch 18, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Love those silhouettes, this would watercolor beautifully. Your card is great.

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  60. mdogMarch 18, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    These cards are just darling! I love the colors!

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  61. AnonymousMarch 18, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Michelle, these came out great! I love the way you did your tag! I would've never thought of that clever idea!
    I like the second one, too. I wonder how it would've looked if you spritzed your stamp after coloring it? Still a great card! Love the flowers, too!

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  62. DebMarch 18, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Love your tag, Michelle! Those papers are perfect! Your card is gorgeous too! Fun layout!

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  63. LynneMarch 18, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Thanks for the tag tutorial. Loved your thank you card.

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  64. Gayle C.March 18, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Michelle, Thanks for the wonderful close-ups on your fantastic samples. The tag you made is very intriguing. You are so very clever with you ideas.

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  65. Jan CastleMarch 18, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Great ideas for your cards...love the tag!
    Jan

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  66. Betty NevilleMarch 18, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Beautiful Michelle! I especially love the gorgeous tag!

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  67. gerrieMarch 18, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    The tag is great!

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  68. Nana DonnaMarch 18, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Lovely, I love the pattern paper and thanks for the tip on piercing
    http://nanadonnascarddreams.blogspot.com/

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  69. Sue DMarch 18, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Thanks for showing how you made your tag--very pretty! I like the colors on your card.

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  70. Sue BridgesMarch 18, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Thanks for the tag idea! I love all the insights and tips! Great cards!

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  71. Melody (lacyquilter)March 18, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    These are fabulous.

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  72. DetraMarch 18, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Great cards. tfs.

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  73. UnknownMarch 18, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    Terrific tag, and your card is very pretty, we are always too critical of ourselves, you did a great job!!

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  74. MiesjeMarch 18, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Love them both! Fantastic samples. Can't wait till my stamps arrive!

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  75. KaryMarch 18, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Both tag & card are gorgeous!!

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  76. JudyMarch 18, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Beautiful job! TFS

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  77. LaurieMarch 18, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Pretty samples!

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  78. sandiMarch 18, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Beautiful, that is the only word I can think of.

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  79. AnonymousMarch 18, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    Love the samples, esp. the tag with all the fun details. Thanks for the tip of paper piecing with a dark paper....maybe that is a good reason I never try it. Sounds like a reasonable excuse to me until now! Thanks for sharing your ideas with us.

    Chris R. from Iowa

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  80. NancyMarch 18, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Wow, love that tag! So colorful and modern.

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  81. MonicaMarch 18, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    I agree.. thanks for the tip for paper piecing on dark paper! I love you cards!!

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  82. MarshaMarch 18, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Adorable!

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  83. CareyMarch 18, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Very cute cards. I especially like the "old time" feeling of the flower card.

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  84. UnknownMarch 18, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Delicate. Loved the tag! Thanks for sharing

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  85. Cathy P in AZMarch 18, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Love this new release and all of the creative inspiration! Fabulous!!!

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  86. KellyMarch 18, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Wonderful projects! Love the tag! Thanks for showing how you cut down that label for the tag! Great idea!

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  87. Debbie RogersMarch 18, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Great creations Michelle!

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  88. MarshaMarch 18, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    Oh, my. So beautiful.

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  89. GeriMarch 18, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    So very creative and beautiful!! Thank you for the tips!!

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  90. ddladyMarch 18, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    Your Stenciled Silhouttes is absolutely beautiful! I love the black and pink combination!!!!!!

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  91. JulieMarch 18, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    your cards are fabulous. Love the colors you used on your dress tag.

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  92. SusanMarch 18, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    Thanks for the directions on turning the Labels 4 into a tag. That is a beautiful tag! Thanks for the great projects!

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  93. Mary HansenMarch 18, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    Daarling card project!!

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  94. NeeseyMarch 19, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    Oh these cards are so beautiful. Thank you for sharing. I am loving both of these stamp sets

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  95. Lee March 19, 2011 at 1:13 AM

    That dress is fabulous in that dp....LOVE it!!! And the folk design is gorgeous!!

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  96. Nancy JensenMarch 19, 2011 at 2:06 AM

    I really like both of your projects but just LOVE the tag. Thank you for showing how you made the tag. It's too cute!

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  97. ShirleyMarch 19, 2011 at 2:41 AM

    Michelle,
    Beautiful! Cards. Love the darker color on the dress. Makes the card look really rich.

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  98. Isabel ZMarch 19, 2011 at 2:43 AM

    I just love all the detail that you use when you create. What a beautiful effect it has on the finished product.

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  99. VishuMarch 19, 2011 at 3:20 AM

    gorgeous cards

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  100. DorothyMarch 19, 2011 at 4:30 AM

    oh, so pretty!

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  101. irishgalkellyMarch 19, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    Cute cards Michelle! Love how you made a tag from a die, too clever!! Thanks for the paper piecing tip too. We appreciate those.

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  102. SoniaMarch 19, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    I love both of your projects! The tag is so cute! Thanks for the tip of using the die to make a tag- always good to see how something you already have can be used differently. Re your card, it looks great. Even if the colors are not quite what you thought (don't we all have those times), the colors in the stripes help to tie it all together so it works! Thanks for sharing.

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  103. Jerri JimenezMarch 19, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    That little "dress" card is to-die-for adorable Michelle! Love it!

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  104. StampinDiMarch 19, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    Great cards, I love everything about them!

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  105. UnknownMarch 19, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    WOW what a wonderful tag!

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  106. LisaMarch 19, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Love the choice of colors and your style of card making.

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  107. pqueenieMarch 19, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Wonderful cards!!

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  108. MaureenMarch 19, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    oh, that tag is divine!!! Love all the details you've put on such a small canvas :)

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  109. CheriMarch 19, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Love your inside tips, Michelle. Love that tag and how you spotlighted the stencil and I really do like the card.

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  110. scrappinmommomMarch 19, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    What a great idea for a tag. Love it.

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  111. firstgrandma6March 19, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    First time I'd seen that flower stamp. I really liked it!

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  112. BonnieMarch 19, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Love both your samples - so different -- both beautiful!

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  113. Debbie BMarch 19, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Very nice!! Especially the tag!


    Debbie B

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  114. Barbara ColbertMarch 19, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Really like that stenciled look!

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  115. LorraineMarch 19, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Beautiful creations! I love the tag colors - pink/black/white.

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  116. joyMarch 19, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    Great cards! Love the prints you used. I like the colors you picked for your Thank You card.

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  117. Kay SMarch 19, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Fantastic tag and card. Thanks for sharing how you created the tag using your Labels 4. Cool!

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  118. TraciMarch 19, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Good idea. Very pretty. Thank you for sharing. ;0)

    Traci Lord

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  119. Die Cut LadyMarch 19, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Fun tag! Gota love the dress stamp!

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  120. CaroleMarch 19, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    Great cards.

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  121. Simply SandyMarch 19, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    love that you made a tag

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  122. ShannahMarch 19, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    LOVE both your designs Michelle - just beautiful!!

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  123. Terri Trotter EarleyMarch 20, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    Loving your flower card.

    It's a good life!
    Terri E.

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  124. AnonymousMarch 20, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    the dress image is so sweet, and love your tag!
    linda patti tpatti@windstream.net

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  125. jan farnworthMarch 20, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    great cards

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  126. ScrapacatMarch 21, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    This is so stinking smart! Now I have to look at all my nesties to see hidden tag treasures! I love the colors you used, too. So darling! ♥ky

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  127. DottyA Cards & ThingsMarch 23, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Love this stamp set...and your card is beautiful!

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