Sunday 26 March 2017

A Blog Named Hero Anniversary Blog Hop!

Hello! Welcome to my stop on the A Blog Named Hero Anniversary Blog Hop!

You should have come from the blog of one of my current team mates at A Blog Named Hero, Donna Idlet, but if you haven't, make sure you check out the post at A Blog Named Hero, where you will find the complete list of hop participants for today.

We're all making cards with out favourite Hero Arts product - for me, that would have to be my favourite Hero Arts background stamp. Tragically, it is no longer available *sob!*
I used Flower Dot Pattern, which I white embossed and then coloured with my Zig markers and lots of water.  I have a lot of favourites among my Hero Arts stash, but I keep on coming back to this stamp over and over again.

I chose this sentiment for this card because that is the way I feel about A Blog Named Hero. I feel so very lucky to be a part of this family of crazy talented papercrafters. I have some very special friends who are either A Blog Named Hero designers, alumni, or special guests. They're my people. (I'll stop now - I'm getting all teary!)

But I couldn't stop there - I have a card using the same background stamp, with a Hero Arts sentiment that fits my feelings for this background stamp perfectly:

I've had people ask on previous blog posts and on Instagram how I do this technique, so I decided to make a video!

What's a blog hop without prizes!

 GIVEAWAY INFO: A Blog Named Hero is so thankful for our wonderful sponsors and collaborating companies!  Several companies decided to help us celebrate our fifth anniversary with giveaways and they were so generous that we decided to spread the love over both hop days with different prizes to be won each day!  Giveaway prizes total more than $500!  To win, leave a comment on each hop stop.  We will select winners randomly from different blogs so the more blogs you visit each day, the greater your chances of winning!  And be sure to visit A Blog Named Hero on Sunday for the list of Sunday hoppers and prizes!  Comments must be left before 11:59 PM EDT on Tuesday, March 28th and winners will be announced on March 30th.

Today's prizes include the following: 
Good luck and happy hopping!!
Your next stop on this celebratory hop is Tracy Freeman!  Make sure you come back to hop again tomorrow - there will be more guests and more prizes to be won!

Thanks for visiting :)




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502 comments:

  1. Daylene27 March 2017 at 14:17

    I am a background stamp fanatic and love this one! Can't believe they would retire it! Your blue card is stunning!

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  2. Joyce27 March 2017 at 14:25

    What a great technique. I will try it. Thanks for the video.

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  3. Michelle Lupton27 March 2017 at 14:36

    Thanks, Stephanie - I used Canson Montval cold press 300gsm watercolour paper.

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  4. LeeAnn McKinney27 March 2017 at 14:48

    love this, I really need to learn how to use my zigs.

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  5. Mommyeyedr27 March 2017 at 15:29

    Two beautiful cards...love them both

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  6. Jo Williams Independent Stampin' Up Demonstrator27 March 2017 at 16:57

    Wow Michelle these are some gorgeous cards!!! So inspiring!! Thanks for the video too! I am now following you and I host "always anything goes" challenges every Friday with lots of prizes and companies sponsoring me on my blog. Would love for you to join us and check us out!
    Hugs,
    Jo
    ♥ Jo's Scrap Shack ♥

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  7. karenelr27 March 2017 at 17:12

    I do so agree with you! That background is gorgeous! I love the different techniques you used, too!

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  8. Unknown27 March 2017 at 17:27

    Just stunning! Love both cards, thanks for sharing your amazing colouring technique!

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  9. Kym Maxwell27 March 2017 at 17:30

    Love the stamp too bad I can't purchase it!!! Any suggestions on a similar one???

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    1. Michelle Lupton27 March 2017 at 18:03

      Hi, Kym. I'd like to try this technique with the Hero Arts background stamps "Waves background", "Garden Tile Pattern", "Irregular grid bold prints", "String background bold prints", "Marble Bold prints". I also think it would work well with MFT "Bundles of blossoms", "Roses all over", "Etched Flower Background", but the most similar I have seen is MFT "Wavy Coloring Book Background" or maybe "Floral Fantasy background". I also think it would work well with the Simon Says Stamp "Elizabeth", "Elinor", or "Emma" cling stamps, and Impression Obsession has some cool backgrounds that could work. I absolutely love the Penny Black stamp "Elaborate" for this technique. I hope this helps!

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  10. Leslie Kiley27 March 2017 at 17:45

    Wow! beautiful and colorful cards! I just love seeing you creativity and style!

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  11. barbara c27 March 2017 at 17:56

    Wonderful looking cards you made here..Happy 5 th & Thank you for sharing them here on the blog..

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  12. Unknown27 March 2017 at 19:10

    So loved the embossing resist - especially the blue one (it's my fav color so I'm partial!!!!) but the rainbow one was awesome too!!!!!

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  13. My Paper Epiphany27 March 2017 at 19:20

    Absolutely stunning!

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  14. Swapna B Patil27 March 2017 at 20:22

    LOvely and awesome cards.. Awesome techniques..

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  15. None None27 March 2017 at 21:08

    Both cards are gorgeous!! I love that stamp and I can see why it would be a favorite - maybe HA will bring it back someday, you never know... :) I love what you did with it!

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  16. Stampinator27 March 2017 at 21:44

    Very pretty cards! Luv the blues in second card. I need to try these markers - beautiful results!

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  17. Terri M27 March 2017 at 23:04

    Your cards are gorgeous!

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  18. Purple Princess27 March 2017 at 23:19

    Gorgeous cards!!

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  19. Andrea27 March 2017 at 23:34

    Nice and bright!

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  20. DGolly27 March 2017 at 23:44

    Love your vibrant colorful cards. Happy Birthday Hero!

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  21. Oliev28 March 2017 at 00:43

    Simply beautiful!

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  22. nonnacindy28 March 2017 at 01:51

    Beautiful cards. I would love to have that background stamp and don't blame you for protecting it.

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  23. Karen B.28 March 2017 at 01:58

    Wow these are gorgeous and what a fabulous technique!

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  24. Teri S.28 March 2017 at 02:04

    Oh both cards are glorious! My fave is the 2nd one as I'm with you on your love of blue. I don't have Zig markers, but the more I see them used, the more I have to wonder if I should invest. Thanks for sharing your talent! Happy 5th!

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  25. Unknown28 March 2017 at 02:05

    Love your technique-I chuckled at the scribbling of the color. Beautiful card at the end and the video was great too.

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  26. SusanME28 March 2017 at 02:07

    Oh, my goodness - I can totally understand why that stamp is a favorite of yours - it is beautiful! And how you used it - sublime!!

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  27. barbara macaskill28 March 2017 at 02:16

    Both cards are stunning but I love the second one the most! TFS!

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  28. Tam28 March 2017 at 02:27

    I love this card. The angle cut is awesome. I love the back ground. I want it.

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  29. Unknown28 March 2017 at 02:31

    Wow, your cards are show stoppers for sure! ~Rebecca B. from FL

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  30. Arianna Barbara28 March 2017 at 02:40

    Wow! Stunning cards!!!

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  31. Valerie Babcock28 March 2017 at 02:40

    This is my all time favorite as well! Love how beautiful the zigs turned out!

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  32. Jean28 March 2017 at 04:08

    Lovely cards

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  33. Jean28 March 2017 at 04:09

    Lovely cards.

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  34. swldebbie28 March 2017 at 04:40

    I especially like that first card - such gorgeous colors!

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  35. bryansgyrl28 March 2017 at 04:42

    You're cards are so pretty - it really is a tragedy that stamp is no longer available! <3

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  36. Arlene28 March 2017 at 04:54

    Two beautiful cards! Great video....I loved the color selection for the second card...my favorite colors. Thanks for sharing!

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  37. mtscrapgal28 March 2017 at 05:02

    Thanks for the video. I like your style, Michelle. Pretty cards too.

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  38. Kim Ross28 March 2017 at 05:02

    Beautiful cards -- love that background stamp! Congratulations to A Blog Named Hero! Five years of success is such an achievement! Here's to many more years of inspiration and fun! :)

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  39. Monika Reeck28 March 2017 at 05:18

    wooow I love them both
    the one in colorful and the one in Blue
    they are both adorable
    WOW!!

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  40. Teresa Godines #685728 March 2017 at 05:19

    Stunning projects. I have a few of the zig markers and just love them. Thanks for the inspiration

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  41. Unknown28 March 2017 at 06:20

    Just so pretty. The colors are outstanding.

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  42. Cindaku28 March 2017 at 06:23

    This is a beautiful stamp! And the coloring you did is perfect with it! Both cards are beautiful.

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  43. Amy M.28 March 2017 at 06:40

    What a beautiful background!!! I especially love the blue one.

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  44. FeM28 March 2017 at 07:08

    Your background colors are so vibrant. Awesome cards.

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  45. Stacey Kowbel28 March 2017 at 07:27

    Beautiful cards! Love the technique.

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  46. Bobbie Bluegill28 March 2017 at 07:43

    Oh sad, how could you use such a fabulous stamp and then tell us we can't get it. Loved your video and humor and I will have to find a background stamp that will do.

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  47. Debra28 March 2017 at 07:54

    My favorite so far! Love how you used the products....your colors inspire me.

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  48. Rach28 March 2017 at 08:03

    I love the rainbow card design! I think it is super happy yet still elegant.

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  49. JL28 March 2017 at 08:22

    My favorite for day one so far! Thanks for the video.

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  50. Jfer28 March 2017 at 08:41

    Your colors make me so happy! Great cards!

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  51. Pam D.28 March 2017 at 08:58

    Your cards are amazing! This background stamp NEEDS to come back, I love it and don't have it. :( Thanks for sharing the technique in a video, that is so helpful.

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  52. Barbara28 March 2017 at 09:02

    Wow, so remarkable and lovely! I must try it with my Zig markers.

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  53. Jackie28 March 2017 at 09:26

    That background stamp is gorgeous and I love how you watercoloured it on both cards.

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  54. Unknown28 March 2017 at 09:59

    Beautiful. Love my Zig watercolor markers.

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  55. Heather DePasquale28 March 2017 at 10:05

    Beautiful watercolor and love the background stamp. Thanks for sharing!

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  56. Noreen28 March 2017 at 10:13

    Love how you did your Hello Beautiful card!

    Noreen
    Crafty Journal

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  57. Unknown28 March 2017 at 10:49

    Thank you for the video. I love the technique and beautiful card. Now I need to find the stamp :)

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  58. charliemmh28 March 2017 at 11:08

    Very pretty cards. It's a shame the stamps is no longer available. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  59. Holly28 March 2017 at 11:22

    Both of these cards are beautiful! love the colors and the design of the second card is my favorite!

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  60. Barbara-Jean28 March 2017 at 11:38

    What beautiful cards! Looking forward to watching the video when the basketball game is over! (UCONN vs OREGON)

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  61. Barbara28 March 2017 at 12:03

    Gorgeous cards! Thanks for the video, too. Pinned for future reference. TFS

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  62. Kimberly Rendino28 March 2017 at 12:17

    Oh man, I LOOOVE these- the rainbow one is amazing! Looks like we had the same emboss/watercolor idea for the hop, lol!!

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  63. Stacy28 March 2017 at 12:30

    So pretty! I like the backgrounds.

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  64. Nox28 March 2017 at 13:33

    WOW - love these cards. I love the flow of the colours over the pattern, thank you so much for sharing!

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  65. Debbie Rumpza28 March 2017 at 14:53

    These are incredibly beautiful! Wow

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  66. Denise G.28 March 2017 at 14:59

    What gorgeous cards! I love watercolors and paisley so this is my kind of card!

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  67. Nezumi_rei28 March 2017 at 16:42

    WOW! Such beautiful results from such a simple technique! I can't wait to try it out myself! I am so sad that the stamp is discontinued. It is a pattern I adore. Thanks!

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  68. justMarie28 March 2017 at 17:13

    I just lover your technique!!! Bummer that the stamp is no longer available. Hero Arts - bring it back ;)

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  69. Adoree28 March 2017 at 18:19

    wow...love your card...great technique....thank you for sharing the great video!

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  70. Judie28 March 2017 at 20:53

    Stunning colourful cards! They remind me of the colours of the holi festival in India!

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  71. Tracey28 March 2017 at 23:50

    You are correct that is the most amazing stamp maybe they would reissue it if enough of us asked

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  72. Tracey28 March 2017 at 23:51

    You are absolutely correct that is the most amazing stamp maybe they would reissue it if enough people begged

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  73. BFalcone29 March 2017 at 00:30

    Just love the background, love the colors and the cards.

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  74. Rose29 March 2017 at 00:35

    Love both cards, but especially the one you showed in your video. The background you created with your Zig markers is awesome. Loved how you just used a small stripe of it to make the card. Wonderful job.

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  75. Daria Dovgan29 March 2017 at 01:11

    Beautiful design and colors

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  76. Tracie Pond29 March 2017 at 01:22

    Oh, I love the blue one. Looks like so much fun =)

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  77. Karthikha29 March 2017 at 01:38

    Wow!! I love these cards!! So colorful and gorgeous!!!

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  78. Shawninaz29 March 2017 at 01:42

    Amazing I'll have to see if I have this in my inventory, very nice work!

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  79. Anonymous29 March 2017 at 01:54

    Gorgeous cards - maybe HA should re-release this beautiful background stamp !

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  80. Anonymous29 March 2017 at 01:57

    Gorgeous cards ! Maybe HA should re-release this stamp, I notice it is also used at the top of your blog page!

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  81. Unknown29 March 2017 at 03:35

    Simply gorgeous!! Thank you for the video on the technique!

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  82. joy29 March 2017 at 03:35

    Love your cards, especially the first one. But, the second one is pretty, too and thanks for the video, Michelle. That is one of my favorite HA background stamps, too!

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  83. Lucy E.29 March 2017 at 04:54

    Awesome cards and video!
    I really love the card in the video!
    What a great way to make a CAS card
    and have part of the panel for another card!

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  84. Carrie29 March 2017 at 05:11

    Both cards are beautiful! What a shame that stamp is no longer available. Thanks for sharing!

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  85. brenda29 March 2017 at 05:56

    I love your cards and definitely LOVED your video! Going to try that technique with distress markers. So wish Hero Arts would bring back that stamp!!

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  86. Maryjo Monterosso29 March 2017 at 06:32

    Great cards and love the technique video.

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  87. Sherri Clifford29 March 2017 at 07:06

    Beautiful! It is a tragedy that HA stamp is not still available its gorgeous.

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  88. Geri S29 March 2017 at 07:39

    Love the background - great way to combine old with new! Beautiful!

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  89. froggers29 March 2017 at 07:52

    Such beautiful elegant cards thank you for sharing.

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  90. Jaycee C.29 March 2017 at 10:43

    OMG - I can't believe that scribble technique made such an amazing card in the video! Can't wait to try it.

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  91. Rebecca Ednie29 March 2017 at 12:20

    What a gorgeous stamp! Your cards are lovely!!

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  92. Sue Wareham29 March 2017 at 12:24

    LOVE your cards and thanks for the video, that stamp is awesome but you have given me inspiration to use my zigs and some background stamps I have. Thanks

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  93. Susan K29 March 2017 at 12:32

    What a great background stamp - can see why it is one of your favs!!! Thanks for sharing your coloring technique. Love your designs and colors.

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  94. D.Ann C29 March 2017 at 12:35

    Akk! After seeing these beauties, I started reading to find out the stamp to put on my wishlist. SOB is right!! You colored them fabulously!! Congrats to A Blog Named Hero on their 5th anniversary!

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  95. Linda T.29 March 2017 at 12:40

    Wow! Eye popping! Stunning! Love your cards!

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  96. Margery C29 March 2017 at 12:48

    Beautiful card. Thanks for making the video of how you made the paper. The background stamp is fabulous. Hero Arts should bring it back.

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  97. Lindsey NY29 March 2017 at 14:06

    Absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for the video.

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  98. Cyndee Scholet29 March 2017 at 14:18

    Such colorful and cheerful cards! What a true delight they would be to receive in the mail.

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  99. Super Stick Chick29 March 2017 at 14:21

    Fabulous card, love your rainbow colors.

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  100. Holly Jackson29 March 2017 at 14:33

    Wow these are beautiful! Nice work! They looks so dreamy!

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  101. Anonymous30 March 2017 at 09:19

    Both of your cards are absoutely gorgeous! Hello beautiful, indeed! Thanks for sharing ♥

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