Friday, October 21, 2011

Gina K October release inspiration blog hop: Day 1

Hi everyone!!  Welcome to Day 1 of the Gina K Designs October Release Inspiration Blog hop!  Today we are spotlighting the sets, Basket Additions illustrated by Melanie Muenchinger and Strength and Hope illustrated by Theresa Momber. 

First up is a card using the holiday basket fillers from Basket Additions.  These basket "fillers" fit perfectly in the baskets from the older sets Holiday Basket and Spring Basket. There are images for baskets for all the winter occasions!  I colored the image with copic markers and even remembered to add a bit of liquid applique to Santa's hat!  The fun paper is from Echo Park, the Season's Greetings pad (P.S. my FAVORITE paper of the season).
 Next, is my card using Strength and Hope.  WHAT an amazing set.  So inspirational, Theresa outdid herself on this one!  I chose to use the amazing butterfly image and paired it with some papers from the JilliBean Soup, the Homemade 6 Bean Soup pad.  This butterfly is just stunning and doesn't need any coloring at all if you are not inclined.

For even more samples of these new sets, you can visit each of the GKD Design Team blogs listed below.  Make sure you leave a comment here and on each of their blogs because Gina is going to draw two randomly chosen winners from all of the blog comments, and each will get a stamp set of their choice valued at up to $24.95!  Gina will announce the winners on her blog tomorrow.


 Thanks for stopping by!  I will leave you with a couple close up pictures.  Be sure to come back tomorrow when we profile the new Stamp TV Kit, Wishing You Joy!!  
 
Card Deets:
Stamps -  Basket Additions
Cardstock -Pure Luxury Ivory, Fresh Asparagus and Cranberry Tart cardstock
Pattern Paper - Season's Greetings 6x6 pad (Echo Park)
Accessories - Cranberry rhinestones, silver cord and silver sequin snowflake, red ribbon, liquid applique

Stamps - Strength and Hope
Cardstock - Pure Luxury white 
Pattern Paper - Homemade 6 Bean Soup 6x6 pad (JilliBean Soup)
Accessories - Pearl Nestabling (Want2Scrap), copic markers, Spellbinders Labels Twenty-Two


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108 comments:

  1. Cat TidwellOctober 21, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    Awesome Michelle! I love how you added that circle under the image like that with the bling, neat idea!

    And your blog post title says '...day 21' wow...I slept through some hops then! ;P

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  2. Theresa MomberOctober 21, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    Michelle, these are gorgeous! I love all the fabulous layers and beautiful coloring.

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  3. MelanieOctober 21, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    okay, good, I just ordered that paper the other day, can't wait to get it, if you say it great, I know it must be! : These layers are just gorgeous, so ready for Christmas!!!

    beautiful card with theresa's set! :)

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  4. MelanieOctober 21, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    PS love how you modified the liner to omit the tassels and added the red bling! :) (I keep seeing new things I like about it!)

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  5. MelanieOctober 21, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    and the liquid applique, eeek!

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  6. DebOctober 21, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    Gorgeous, Michelle! Love the traditional Christmas colors and that gorgeous bow! That butterfly card is simply exquisite!

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  7. richardbreaksOctober 21, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    Michelle, SUCH awesome work!!! Love the Christmas basket...great coloring!!
    Your butterfly is so nice. I like a bit of creamy yellow with my pink!!

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  8. Sharon HarnistOctober 21, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Beautiful holiday basket card, Michelle -- love Santa's hat!

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  9. Suzanne J DeanOctober 21, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    Brilliant holiday card, love that bow and fun mix of papers. Gorgeous card with Theresa's set, love the mix of yellow and pinks!

    hugz,
    Suzanne

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  10. TinaOctober 21, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    FABULOUS cards... love love the butterfly in the pinks and yellows!

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  11. UnknownOctober 21, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    Very pretty cards! Thanks for sharing your talent.

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  12. --MarcyOctober 21, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    Steady hand - you should be a surgeon. But thankfully the liquid applique looks great in the big blobs spaced apart that I end up with! LOL Nice examples!

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  13. CraftyJoOctober 21, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Love that Christmas card and the butterfly is stunning.

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  14. Sandy S.October 21, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Beautiful cards! I love all the layering!

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  15. Carlotta VachonOctober 21, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Thanks so much for sharing. Your cards are beautiful.

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  16. BarbOctober 21, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    WOW Michelle--what great cards--love them! Sweet Colors and the layouts are wonderful. Thanks for sharing!

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  17. Sandy DillerOctober 21, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Love your colors!

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  18. OlgaOctober 21, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Amazing cards!

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  19. Angela ToucanOctober 21, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    great cards

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  20. Teri COctober 21, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    These are absolutely GORGEOUS!

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  21. SidOctober 21, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    Superb cards !!

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  22. alexOctober 21, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    Love the project you have shared today, the basket additions card is stunning, love how you have set it off with the bow detail. The strength and hope card is wonderful and I will have to CASE the idea with the pearls, just beautiful!

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  23. KrissyOctober 21, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Great new stamp sets! love your cards!

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  24. JoniOctober 21, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Wow!

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  25. StephaniOctober 21, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Love the layering on the butterfly card. The basket looks so real, like you could just pick something out of it.

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  26. RietteOctober 21, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Gorgeous!! Especially the CAS care card.

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  27. PamOctober 21, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Michelle, your holiday card is so pretty and I love the simplicity of the Strength and Hope card. It appears intricate yet easily made. Thanks for the inspiration

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  28. ecpiercyOctober 21, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Beautiful cards, Michelle! They're very different and both awesome!

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  29. LeslieTOctober 21, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Love your cards, Michelle! The layers and colors in both of them are awesome!

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  30. MarisaOctober 21, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Two beauties, Michelle! Love the colour on the first one and the wonderful simplicity of the second :)

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  31. Verna AngerhoferOctober 21, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Both of your cards are just stunning. The Christmas one is so very festive with all the bright colors. And, the cancer ribbon one is so beautiful with all the pearl trim to compliment the ribbon and papers you used. Wonderful artwork.

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  32. Verna AngerhoferOctober 21, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Both of your cards are just stunning. The Christmas one is so very festive with all the bright colors. And, the cancer ribbon one is so beautiful with all the pearl trim to compliment the ribbon and papers you used. Wonderful artwork.

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  33. AnonymousOctober 21, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    I love your cards they are beautiful. Love the butterfly one the most.

    Nancy Nguyen

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  34. Lynn B.October 21, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Your layering inspires me! Love your coloring, of course. The pink bling on your Strength and Hope card is yummy too.

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  35. TheaOctober 21, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    This is very beautiful!

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  36. GayleOctober 21, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Beautiful cards, Michelle, I love the layering on the strength & hope CAS card.

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  37. sprgstn16October 21, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    That Christmas card is just gorgeous! Nice paper choices!

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  38. Diana E.October 21, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Loved the Basket card..coloring just perfect...plus the paper selection. It is one "Gotta Have".

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  39. Sharon in ArizonaOctober 21, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Beautiful cards, Michelle - so inspirational!!!! Thanks for sharing - Hugs, Sharon :o)

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  40. stampingbowdOctober 21, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    I love all the layers!!! Your cards are just beautiful!!!!!

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  41. ToshaOctober 21, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Both are so pretty a joy to receive, no doubt.

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  42. UnknownOctober 21, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Love your butterfly surrounded by all that bling. And the liquid applique on Santa, I just used that on my Gnome, that stuff is magical! :) TFS!!

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  43. MarjOctober 21, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Wonderful cards! Thanks for sharing.

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  44. KimOctober 21, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    I love the little pearls you put on the cancer card. What a pretty touch.

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  45. MadeleenOctober 21, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    Michelle, that Christmas card is soooo cool! The butterfly card is so simple, yet so elegant! Thanks for sharing!
    Madeleen

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  46. Debbie BradfordOctober 21, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Both are beautiful! I love your Christmas basket.

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  47. Nana GriffinOctober 21, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Lovely! Like the use of the pearls.

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  48. Helen F.October 21, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Your cards are always gorgeous, Michelle! I love all the fabulous layers you use and your beautiful coloring never ceases to amaze me!

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  49. KellyOctober 21, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Beautiful cards! I love how you added the pearls beneath the butterfly!

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  50. Crafty Math ChickOctober 21, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    These are really pretty Michelle - I love the yellow & pink color combo. of your butterfly card and the vibrant DPs you selected for your holiday basket card really makes the colors you added to the image stand out. Great job!

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  51. HonortemOctober 21, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Wonderful cards- how festive-love the colors

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  52. RavengirlOctober 21, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    These are both super cute! I love your festive holiday card. The paper is great for sure!

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  53. ElizabethOctober 21, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Love the simplicity yet elegant look of your strength and hope card.

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  54. craftsbyrevaOctober 21, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Oh, what beautiful cards!

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  55. EthelOctober 21, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    SURE AM ENJOYING MY FIRST BLOG HOPPING ON STAMP TV. ONE BEAUTIFUL CARD AFTER ANOTHER. "I MUST BE STRONG." LOL

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  56. Vicki DutcherOctober 21, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Beautiful layered first card! Gorgeous samples~

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  57. Anita BraddockOctober 21, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    awesome cards. love the way you have layered cards and the stamps are great. love the colors. thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.
    http://www.anita-craft-corner.blogspot.com

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  58. jazy1mOctober 21, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Love both cards. Thanks so much for sharing.

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  59. GoldaOctober 21, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Your Christmas card is too cute. Love what you did with Santa's hat. Lovely butterfly card, as well.

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  60. Emily ThubbronOctober 21, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Thank you for sharing these beautiful cards. This is my first blog hop and I am loving it.

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  61. LindaSOctober 21, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Wonderful samples of cards. I especially love the one with the butterfly - so clear and elegant.

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  62. Barb B.October 21, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Michelle I love the pink pearls around the butterfly. Thank you.

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  63. SusieOctober 21, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Great cards. Love seeing all the ideas!

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  64. Kay SOctober 21, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Gorgeous! Love everything about that fabulous Christmas card. I just got that paper pad, and now I can't wait to use it! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  65. miatagalOctober 21, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Michelle, Your creations with these new stamp sets are beautiful. You have amazing talent and creativity!

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  66. lakergirlOctober 21, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Beautiful card designs...very hard to figure out what to order this month!?!?!
    Kim

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  67. SandyKOctober 21, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Lovely Cards. Great papers.
    Sandy

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  68. KathiOctober 21, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Oh Wow! Both of these are so awesome! Love the Holiday card, it is just beautiful! I recently got the Season's Greetings paper pad and can't wait to use it after seeing what you've done with it! The Butterfly card is so pretty, love the colors and that butterfly really stands out against the yellow! Love what you did with the pearls too!

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  69. the 2 Pink LadiesOctober 21, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Such a pretty card! I like the way you dressed up the basket with the red. Love it!
    Hazel
    hdhall6002 at sbcglobal dot net

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  70. NanaOctober 21, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    Que bello están tus trabajos.

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  71. marilynwillauerOctober 21, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    I've been off the computer due to a 'bug' who is camping out in my body. . . .made it on tonight and it's always uplifting to see your beautiful cards. You've been very busy, thanks for sharing.

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  72. AnonymousOctober 21, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Gorgeous cards!! Love all the layers and different shapes!! Nice work!

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  73. KaryOctober 21, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Gorgeous cards, Michelle!! Love them both.

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  74. Luv 2 CreateOctober 21, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Gorgeous cards. Love the stamps, papers and coloring on both.
    Marcie

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  75. MarshaOctober 21, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    Really like all the pearls around the butterfly.

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  76. JamieOctober 21, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Just beautiful!

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  77. Gee S.October 21, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Interesting - one card is so intricate and involved and the other is so simple. Both are great!

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  78. AnonymousOctober 21, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    I LOVE your cards! The snowflake on the bow is the icing on the cake for me!!

    TFS,
    Victoria Merrick
    angelicmsn1@aol.com

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  79. XiongnessOctober 21, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    love the basket card. the contrast is very nice. i like color coordination and this fit very well together!

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  80. Kris in AlaskaOctober 21, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    I especially love the Christmas card because of the colors and paper you chose! TFS!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  81. irishgalkellyOctober 22, 2011 at 4:44 AM

    Hi Michelle! Beautiful cards today, as always! Love them both but the second one is my favorite. Simple, soft, and stunning!! What a gorgeous stamp set this is.

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  82. Rachel B.October 22, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    Beautiful cards!

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  83. Sonya van SteeOctober 22, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    fabulous, as always! Thanks so much for sharing!

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  84. LageneOctober 22, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Love your cards!!!

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  85. Michelle SingleOctober 22, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Love the yellow! What an interesting color combo!

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  86. Sandra HessOctober 22, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful work.I lost my son David to cancer in 2005.He was only 26.Sincerely,Sandra Hess from Ohio

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  87. MiesjeOctober 22, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Love that Christmas card! The colors and coloring are stunning. Love the ribbon card too, simple and meaningful.

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  88. TinaOctober 22, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Very nice cards.

    Tina

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  89. zehraOctober 22, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Such gorgeous cards, love the butterfly

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  90. Cindy :)October 22, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    beautiful cards Michelle, gorgeous stamp sets, wish list is growing for sure

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  91. Betty NevilleOctober 22, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Gorgeous cards! Beautifully colored!

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  92. GailOctober 22, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    These are both so gorgeous in their own light! Wow!

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  93. marieOctober 23, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    Michelle, I love your use of embellishments on the cards for the Gina K. hop! Really adds that extra special touch!

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  94. Sue DOctober 23, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Wonderful cards!

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  95. TeeOctober 23, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Your hope card is beautiful! Very nice and clean with a gorgeous design.

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  96. joyOctober 23, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Beautiful coloring! I like the way you have made the hope card pop out!

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  97. SherryOctober 24, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Fantastic cards love the 3-D effect on the basket thanks for sharing

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  98. memaOctober 24, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Michelle,
    Awesome cards love the colors..
    mema
    wilsonp58@yahoo.com

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  99. nannasuepOctober 24, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Here again your eye for embellishing your cards is amazing!

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  100. LorraineOctober 24, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Beautiful cards and designs!

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  101. KwrightOctober 24, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Great cards! The Christmas was was smashing! Thanks!

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  102. AnonymousOctober 24, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    GGRRRRRRRRRREAAAAAAAAAAAAAT cards.
    Jean McGee

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  103. kim.scrapperOctober 24, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    This set is so inspirational and I love the basket stamp, so many uses for this, tfs

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  104. CarolOctober 24, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Beautiful projects! Thanks for the inspirastion!

    Carol B
    ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

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  105. An'Jenic G.October 25, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Beautiful Cards! Love the frame on your card.

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  106. CarolinaOctober 26, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    Love all the layers you added to your first card and then how you turned around and made the perfect CAS card with the second set!

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  107. Lee October 27, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    I love the pink bling....but oh man is that layerlicious holiday card FABULOUS!!!

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  108. JessicaKOctober 28, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    Beautiful layouts and layering.

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