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Friday, December 2, 2011

Paper Crafts Magazine Presents: Card Creations: Get Inspired Blog Hop

Good morning!  Whenever I receive an email from one of the fabulous ladies at PaperCrafts, it is always a thrill to open it.  My most recent email was no exception.  Courtney Anderson emailed asking if I'd like to participate in the blog hop for Card Creations: Get Inspired.  I was thrilled to have five cards published in this magazine and even more excited to participate in the blog hop with so many talented designers to showcase this issue. The issue is based on every day inspiration:  items around your home, clothes you might wear, etc.  I loved creating submissions for this call and have thumbed through the issue several times already! There are so many ideas for inspiration:  shoes, sweaters, flower arrangements, candle holders, you name it...we can find inspiration!

So...onto today's blog hop!  Courtney asked us to pick something from our home that inspired us.  I picked this cross that is hanging in our master bathroom.  I love the pop of red and the flourish feel of the cross shape.  I always seem to gravitate towards flourishes and medallions so I was definitely inspired to use this for my cards.

I made two similar cards...both very CAS in style.  On the first one, I stamped PTI's Fancy Flourishes into each corner.  For my sentiment panel, I inked up the edges using three different Ranger Distress Inks:  Antique Linen, Brushed Corduruy and Barn Door.  The sentiment is a PTI sentiment stamped in Hero Art's Chalk Latte.  I rounded the corners, added a few buttons and we were ready to go!
My second card is very similar (and was actually the first one I created), but it is even more CAS.  For this one,  I stamped on PTI Vintage Cream with Ranger Antique Linen. I stamped the sentiment right on the paper and added a couple of gems to finish it off!
Now there are two giveaways to go along with this fun blog hop!  First, you can leave a comment here to win your own copy of Card Creations:  Get Inspired (which can also be purchased here) and you can hop on over to the PaperCraft's blog for a chance to win the fabulous Martha Stewart Craft Station shown below!  For the magazine giveaway, please be sure to leave your comment and email address prior to midnight EST on Saturday, December 3rd.  Thanks!
Happy hopping...be sure to check out all of the other fabulous creations from Get Inspired!
Lynn Mangan (that's me :)!)
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127 comments:

  1. donna calamariDecember 2, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    What great cards. I especially love the lines you have created by rounding off some of the corners.

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  2. Sarah J MoermanDecember 2, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    Beautiful cards! Love the pop of red!

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  3. ~amy~December 2, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Such elegant cards...love the pop of red!

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  4. Leah l'OrangeDecember 2, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    these are beautiful! the inking on the first one is absolutely perfect and softens the whole feel of the card. your flourishes and sentiment stamped in light, warm colours really do bring the elegance of the sconce to your cards. LOVE them!

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  5. Karen B.December 2, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Oh Congratulations Lynn! How very exciting for you! Your cards are amazing of course, I absolutely adore your clean and simple style. The colors are such a perfect choice.

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  6. Grá O'NeillDecember 2, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Very elegant CAS cards :)

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  7. AimesDecember 2, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Woot woot! So happy to see you on a Paper Crafts Blog Hop, Lynn!!! :D
    What fabulous CAS cards from your inspirational focal point. Your pretty flourishes are balanced to perfection!
    Hugs!
    Aimes
    x

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  8. HussenaDecember 2, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    the cross looks so beautiful..no wonder it inspired you ..love both your cards ...so lovely!!

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  9. yvieDecember 2, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Very pretty cards - Thank-you for sharing!

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  10. Emily ToddDecember 2, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Your cards are very elegant! I love the red embellishments!

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  11. JennyDecember 2, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Congrats on the publications Lynn and how exciting being part of the blog hop :)
    Beautiful cards, the delicate flourishes are such a subtle accompaniment for the sentiments :)
    Jenny x

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  12. joDecember 2, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    Thanks for sharing your cards. Love them!

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  13. UnknownDecember 2, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Beautiful and so festive feeling :)

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  14. Cindy C.December 2, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Beautiful cards! Who could resist those lovely curves of the swirls and flourishes?!

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  15. callyanncDecember 2, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Gorgeous and classy! TFS CallyAnn
    http://callyanncraftycreations.blogspot.com

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  16. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)December 2, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    You know, I was expecting an exact copy of something, but this is CASE is the best way, you can see the elements, but your card is unique and fun. Gotta get some fun bling like that-- love the bit of sparkle.

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  17. Kris ChirhartDecember 2, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    I see a color theme going on here... Your blog header, inspiration photo, and also your post from yesterday all use the same awesome colors! :) Great cards!

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  18. BarbDecember 2, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Well, I don't think I can wait to see if I win the issue. I need to go out and buy it today! 5 cards!? Way to go, Lynn! Love your inspiration piece and your cards are so beautiful! :)

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  19. Annette AllenDecember 2, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    wow beautiful...those sentiments are so pretty...Thanks for sharing..

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  20. CaroleDecember 2, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    How exciting to be published and asked to participate in the hop;)
    Great cross lovely cards.

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  21. slbt17December 2, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    pretty - love the look!
    Sandra ltb

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  22. Kim MrazDecember 2, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    your inspiration piece is so pretty...and so are your cards!!

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  23. Marlena M.December 2, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Very classy CAS creations! Those flourishes are divine. ;)

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  24. mamia (me and mine in Alabama)December 2, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Congrats! such an honor. Your cards are lovely.

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  25. Houses Built of CardsDecember 2, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Sooo beautiful!!! LOVE your inspiration piece - and the finished card!!!

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

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  26. Chris - Creations in BloomDecember 2, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Your cards are so elegant. Loving that pop of red. TFS.

    crotheker at gmail dot com

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  27. Miriam PrantnerDecember 2, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Great cards! Love how simple they are, but so elegant and beautiful too. Thanks!

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  28. Just JackieDecember 2, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    You just gave me an idea for a card set that I'll box to give for the holidays, thanks.

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  29. Amy KollingDecember 2, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Lynn, Congrats on your pubs!!! That's awesome!! Love this cross as your inspiration piece and fab card too! :)

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  30. ChristinaDecember 2, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Congrats to you on all of your published cards in this issue! It gave me a huge smile to see you were participating in this blog hop--what an honor! I love both of these gorgeous cards. The pop of red is just perfect, and the soft distressing gives them such a warm and cozy feel.

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  31. Romina NahataDecember 2, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    such adorable cards !!

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  32. Rochelle SodipoDecember 2, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Very nice sconce! Very lovely card!

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  33. Renee MDecember 2, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    What pretty cards--I like the red a lot!

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  34. SandyPieDecember 2, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    love love love the gorgeous swirls and perfect edging. pinned!

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  35. Kelly MassmanDecember 2, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    pretty! TFS!

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  36. Cyndi SDecember 2, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Very elegant.
    cstephenson at q dot com

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  37. MaureenDecember 2, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    woohoo!! Look at those lucky designers who get to be in the blog line up with YOU!! Sorry I haven't replied to your email...we were up at the house for 4 hours cleaning and setting up bed frames...then the internet is down again at dad's :( So here I am feasting my eyes on your gorgeous cards inspired by that beautiful cross :) The pop of red is just fabulous :) Have a great weekend..last night at dad's :)

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  38. Emily LeiphartDecember 2, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    I'm so happy to see you on this hop, Lynn! I love every card you have in this issue. These ones are also fabulous!

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  39. Cheryl W.December 2, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    This is a great design for a card - it can be used for so many occasions. I need to make a sympathy card and I think this design would be perfect. Thanks! cherylwingetataoldotcom

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  40. LittleBirdDecember 2, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    I love the simple elegance of this card :) Thank you for sharing and inspiring. Also thank you for the chance to win a copy of the magazine, I save all my older copies :)

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  41. RachelDecember 2, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    so beautiful, love the CAS with red and cream!

    -rachel w k
    rwkrafts.blogspot.com

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  42. Virginia L.December 2, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous!! Love your card , Lynn! The distressing is amazing! Congrats on the pub!!

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  43. Ann E.December 2, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Beautiful cards. The subtle flourishes and red accents on the thank you card really appeal to me.

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  44. Sandra StraitDecember 2, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Very elegant! lifeimitatedoodles@gmail.com

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  45. stampingbowdDecember 2, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Love your inspiration piece! What a beautiful card!!! Love the colors and the flourishes!!!

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  46. AnonymousDecember 2, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Lovely cards, Lynn!

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  47. MelindaDecember 2, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Its a lovely card-simple yet elegant.

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  48. LorraineDecember 2, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Ooh - love these - love the inking!

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  49. Savannah O'GwynnDecember 2, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    BEAUTIFUL cards--love your distressing!! THANKS for the chance to win:) sbmmhoover at yahoo dot com

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  50. Linda KunsmanDecember 2, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    lovely cards!

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  51. DonnaSueDecember 2, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    One of my favorite colors! Very nice! gardengirl181@verizon.net

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  52. AnonymousDecember 2, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Love your design, especially how you can translate it into so many different cards.

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  53. Crafty LadyDecember 2, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    I am addicted to scrolls so this card is particularly appealing to me. It is not too fussy and the colors very tasteful.

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  54. AnonymousDecember 2, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Very elegant. Love those swirls.

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  55. Lillian ChildDecember 2, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    These are so very lovely, Lynn!

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  56. Maria MatterDecember 2, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    so elegant Lynn!!

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  57. cjknickDecember 2, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Great cards! Thanks for the chance to win what looks like an awesome publication!

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  58. Julia AstonDecember 2, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    What pretty cards with the flourishes!

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  59. Jeanette M.December 2, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Oh, those are so beautiful! So elegant.

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  60. Kay DDecember 2, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Love those flourishes on the cards, mimicking the graceful swirls of the cross- LOVE!

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  61. AnonymousDecember 2, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    Love this color combo!

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  62. Jay GeeDecember 2, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Congrats on being published and on the blog hop Lynn :) Super excited for you! Both cards are lovely.

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  63. Emily KeatonDecember 2, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    So lovely!! Fabulous inspiration and wonderful CAS creations. :)

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  64. sharon gDecember 2, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    You took it and ran with it. NICE

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  65. LeeDecember 2, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    Very lovely - the inspiration and the cards both. thanks!

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  66. sharon gDecember 2, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    I love how you interpreted it.

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  67. Becky DunhamDecember 2, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Love these cards Lynn! I always think I have to embellish my cards like crazy and I love the vintage look, but I am definitely going to give this CAS style a try - absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for the chance to win this lovely issue!

    rebeccadunham at hotmail dot com

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  68. Isha GuptaDecember 2, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Lovely cards both of them. Love the distressing too. TFS

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  69. AgataDecember 2, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Lovely cards in a beautiful color combo!

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  70. Linda KDecember 2, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    Love your inspiration and the cards you made with it.

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  71. HawaiianLibrarianDecember 2, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Beautiful cards inspired by the candle sconce, so elegant.

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  72. CarolDecember 2, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Beautiful simple and elegant design!

    Carol B
    ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

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  73. Lisa LaraDecember 2, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    So pretty Lynn. I love your color combo and the red buttons and the flourishes in the corners.

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  74. Izzy AndersonDecember 2, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    So sweet and elegant.

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  75. Liz TerrazasDecember 2, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    thank you Lynn for sharing your great card

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  76. Anita RexDecember 2, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    Absolutely love your take on the candleholder! I can totally see it! :> So happy to see that you have 5 cards published in that magazine! :> And thanks for your so sweet comment on my blog!

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  77. Kim H.December 2, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Congrats on the publications!! That is great!

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  78. Pat KDecember 2, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Great cards, really love the 2nd one, so clean!

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  79. AnonymousDecember 2, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    I like using swirly designs.
    They always make cards look so elegant.

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  80. NerinaDecember 2, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    So soft and delicate and pretty! I love how you pulled the lovely swirls from your inspration piece!

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  81. ChunyuanDecember 2, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    beautiful card. So elegant.

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  82. FerrellGraph-xDecember 2, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Both cards are simply lovely! I just love that PTI flourish stamp!
    Kindest regards,
    Jennifer

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  83. Sharon D from CanadaDecember 2, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Lovely cards! I love the soft neutrals with the pops of red!

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  84. LindseyDecember 2, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    These are both beautiful! Very elegant.

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  85. Marilyn NimmoDecember 2, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    So very beautiful. I so wish I could do CAS cards!

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  86. joyDecember 2, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Love both of your cards, Lynn! Thanks for your inspiration.

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  87. TigriswillreignDecember 2, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    Congrats again, Lynn! Love your take on the inspiration!

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  88. Tanya C.December 2, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    Your cards are gorgeous! Love the colors!

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  89. pcmDecember 2, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Beautiful cards!

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  90. ScrapcollectrDecember 2, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    Oooh, love the softness of both cards... *smile*

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  91. SusanDecember 3, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    Ooh -- I always love swirls too. Love your CAS cards. Thanks for sharing them with us!

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  92. Larissa HeskettDecember 3, 2011 at 1:27 AM

    THANKS for sharing!! LOVE the card!! Have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

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  93. ChrisDecember 3, 2011 at 1:58 AM

    i like the swirls :D

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  94. ivyDecember 3, 2011 at 2:43 AM

    very elegant!

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  95. Lynne in NIDecember 3, 2011 at 3:47 AM

    WOW, your CAS cards are so pretty!

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  96. MarieDecember 3, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    Such wonderful cards! TFS =)

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  97. rushDecember 3, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    nice interpretation. thank you for sharing.

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  98. Renee VDecember 3, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Gorgeous cards, really love the color combo and the Antique Linen ink looks soooooooo soft and pretty!

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  99. AnonymousDecember 3, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Your cards are AWESOME!!!

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  100. JeniDecember 3, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Cute cards! I like red/brown color combination.

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  101. Peggy BDecember 3, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Beautiful cards from an awesome inspiration! Thanks for sharing...

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  102. TrinhDecember 3, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Beautiful cards, Lynn

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  103. SvetlanaDecember 3, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Great cards! Thank for sharing

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  104. Tiffany ErvinDecember 3, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    I love how you've used the flourishes stamp in the corners! Just beautiful!!

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  105. CrystalDecember 3, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Wonderful cards, really love the colors!

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  106. ElsDecember 3, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Congrats, Lynn, on being part of this hop!! Love your cards! Fab CAS design!

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  107. CharkDecember 3, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    so pretty!

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  108. Teen2StepDecember 3, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Very beautiful cards, I love them both.

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  109. FrancineBDecember 3, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Beautiful cards. Love the color scheme, too. That punch of red really catches the eye.

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  110. Erin-December 3, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    I love both of your inspiration cards--those pops of red finish the cards beautifully.

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  111. Janet L.December 3, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Love your cards! I've always like flourishes and you used them perfectly!

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  112. KarenDecember 3, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Oooooh, Ahhhh.

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  113. AnonymousDecember 3, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Beautiful cards - I love how you were inspired!

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  114. Sue DDecember 3, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Wonderful CAS cards!
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  115. Kathy McDecember 3, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Beautiful wall decor and so are your cards. Lynn, love the clean and simple look with the "big" sentiments and a little bling!

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  116. mandaljDecember 4, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    I love CAS! The colours and flourishes on these cards are just lovely.

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  117. NikkiDecember 4, 2011 at 2:03 AM

    Your cards look so elegant

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  118. KatieDecember 4, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Very elegant cards!

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  119. AnonymousDecember 4, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Love the second one (Thank You), CAS is my favorite!

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  120. KatieDecember 4, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Really pretty! Love those flourishes! Thank you for sharing.

    Katie B.

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  121. AnonymousDecember 4, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    classic cards. love the burst of red. shirley nw

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  122. Jinny NewlinDecember 4, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Oh, those flourishes are pure elegance, girl! They're singing to me!

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  123. Jen CuthbertsonDecember 5, 2011 at 1:01 AM

    Beautiful CAS design and I love the inspiration piece! Great job!

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  124. Andrea MDecember 5, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    Elegant CAS cards Lynn! Perfect interpretation of the inspiration photo!

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  125. Jen W.December 7, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    I was so excited to see your name included in the hop and BIG congrats on having 5 projects published! Whoop whoop!

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  126. NasirDecember 8, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    Great!!!The inking on the first one is very good .

    Print vip cards
    Transparent business cards

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  127. lisa aranaDecember 10, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    beautiful cards, i adore the sweet buttons in the first one.

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