Friday, January 28, 2011

Gina K CSS Alumni Sketch Hop!!

Hi everyone!! It's time for another Center Stage Alumni hop!! If you have arrived from Linda's blog you are on the right track, if not, head to Stamp TV to start at the beginning!! For this hop we were given a sketch designed by Melissa!! Great sketch with lots of possibilites, thanks Melissa!! I also decided to issue myself a challenge, not sure if I should have done it for the hop, but we need to start some time don't we ;). Typically I do white cards, I decided I need to switch it up and use more colors for my base and layers. I love all the beautiful papers in the Stamp TV Kit, Sent with Love, so I picked this pattern and went from there with my image and the base and layering colors. I will continue to work on it, it will take some time to get used to!
Be sure to leave comments on the girls blogs along the hop, Gina is giving away a set to a lucky commenter!!
Go check out the gorgeousness Melissa has for you!!
Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Supplies:
Stamps: Gina K Stamp TV Kit, Sent with Love
Paper: Gina K Lemon Drop, Chocolate & Green Apple
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Tools/Accessories: Crystals, Stylized Flowers Embossing Folder, Copics: Y13 & YG97
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107 comments:

  1. Payne Holler CardsJanuary 28, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    its beautiful! love these colors and now wish I had gotten the kit...
    hugs
    Linda

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  2. Giovana January 28, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    Beautiful Lori!!

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  3. joyJanuary 28, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    Pretty, pretty colors! Love how you have added the small touch of black/brown that makes your image pop!

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  4. Carla S.January 28, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    Beautiful card, Lori! I love the colors you used and the striped DP!

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  5. Lee January 28, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    Oooo this is so pretty Lori! I love seeing the colors!!

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  6. Karen (TLgirl353)January 28, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    Lori- very pretty with gorgeous colors that work so well with this image. Love how you colored the flowers.

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  7. AKiteFlierJanuary 28, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Wonderful use of colors Lori - glad you took up the challenge and inspired all of us with this beauty.

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  8. SharriJanuary 28, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    Lori, Beautiful card!! I love the colors and you did great challenging yourself!

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  9. Betty NevilleJanuary 28, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    You did a great job Lori! This is beautiful and all the colors are wonderfully coordinated!

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  10. CarolinaJanuary 28, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    Beautiful card Lori...love how the flowers just pop against this color scheme!

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  11. VicJanuary 28, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    Pretty card!

    iamvictorias at gmail dot com

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  12. CynthiaJanuary 28, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    Sweet color and dp mix with this image, Lori.

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  13. Die Cut LadyJanuary 29, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    Great choice of color for the flowers, very nice.

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  14. MiesjeJanuary 29, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    So Springy! Soft and pretty.

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  15. ladyjJanuary 29, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Love that green cardstock color very pretty

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  16. Gayle C.January 29, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    I love the embossing folder used making a very subtle background to set off that pop of stripes. Great work.

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  17. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Very pretty color combination and love the flower image from the last release.
    craftyteacher13

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  18. CheriJanuary 29, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Love the way you made the image pop, Lori. This is a gorgeous card.

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  19. Kay SJanuary 29, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Very sweet card, Lori! Love the colors and the dp. Your flowers are colored perfectly and look so lovely with the other colors of your card. Nice job!

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  20. Miss Boo (a.k.a. jen70)January 29, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Beautiful card! Love the embossed BG.

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  21. Vicki DutcherJanuary 29, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Fabulous colored card! LOVE the striped paper!!

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  22. Theresa MomberJanuary 29, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Gorgeous, Lori! I love the little crystal flower centers.

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  23. LynneJanuary 29, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Your white cards are beautiful. Glad you got "out of the box" to try some color.

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  24. NewbieJanuary 29, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    You did a wonderful job with your colors! Love the flowers! Beautiful coloring!!

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  25. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    You did a great job! RosieG(gramig05)

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  26. KellyJanuary 29, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Lovely card Lori! I love how your cuttlebug folder background coordinates so well with your focal image!

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  27. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Love those colors!

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  28. Connie CJanuary 29, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Delightful card, Lori! I have used that image several times since getting the Stamp TV kit, and now you've inspired yet another creative idea in my head. :-)

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  29. Crafty Math ChickJanuary 29, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Oh Lori, this is stunning. That DP is my FAVORITE one in the Stamp TV Kit.

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  30. Sue VanDeVusseJanuary 29, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Beautiful! Love the CAS look of this.

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  31. stampqueenJanuary 29, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    Beautiful - love the colors and the striped DP!!

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  32. Barbara ColbertJanuary 30, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Pretty colors..nice job!

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  33. KellyJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Love how the stamp is similar to the embossing. Nice touch.

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  34. LageneJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Soo Pretty!

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  35. BeckyJanuary 31, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    So pretty.

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  36. StephanieJanuary 31, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Beautiful card! I love your coloring!

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  37. LauriPJanuary 31, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Great card and great choice of stamps!

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  38. Joyce ThurstonJanuary 31, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    love the colors and the coloring on focal image.

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  39. LenoriaJanuary 31, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    These colors are great together! I really like your card.

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  40. LenoriaJanuary 31, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    These colors are great together! I really like your card.

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  41. Sherry KushibabJanuary 31, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Nice card - pretty earthy colors to go with the flower.

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  42. Judy CoveyJanuary 31, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Love your striped cardstock and flowers, very stunning card.

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  43. RitaJanuary 31, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Soooo pretty & your color combo rocks!

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  44. Sue McGuireJanuary 31, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Well, Lori, I think you made a great choice in colours. This combintion is great! Love your card!

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  45. My Need 2 CraftJanuary 31, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Very pretty card. :)

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  46. Sheila MurrayJanuary 31, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Pretty card...reminds me that spring is just around the corner. Good job!

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  47. Dolce ImpressionsJanuary 31, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    very nice love the olive background. Nice card.

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  48. AprilJanuary 31, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    The olive green is lovely! SPRING!

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  49. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    This such a neat card..love it

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  50. LindaJanuary 31, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Beautiful card and colors. Thanks for sharing.

    Linda D.

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  51. MarilynJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Great use of the bright colored paper. Very pretty card

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  52. Kay MJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Beautiful! Love the colors!

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  53. Sharon MattinglyJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Very pretty colors and great detail.
    A beautiful card.

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  54. UnknownJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    I am really enjoying seeing the use of striped paper, and even better seeing it mixed with embossed paper also. Love the design! TFS!!
    Jackie
    jmpresearch@gmail.com

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  55. PatriciaJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Great card. It is simply gorgeous.

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  56. Jan BarrieJanuary 31, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    You did a great job with these colors. Keep it up!
    Jan B

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  57. SandyJanuary 31, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Great job especially being 'out of your comfort' spot!! I love the colour combo and the embossing! Don't know what i would do without my CB?

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  58. UnknownJanuary 31, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    After seeing these cards, am really going to have to get back on the site and check everything out. What a great idea

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  59. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    Love the simplicity of your beautiful card. I wish I had the talent of "copic" coloring. Barb S.

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  60. CarolJanuary 31, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Such a pretty card, love the rich colors!

    Carol B
    ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

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  61. whitneymaryannJanuary 31, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Really like that green apple color. Great card.

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  62. BarbJanuary 31, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    absolutely love this card

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  63. Nancy AbairJanuary 31, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Love the colors and the simple lines!! Kudos!

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  64. Nana GriffinJanuary 31, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    Lovely card and your color choices were great!

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  65. JanJanuary 31, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Your card is very lovely.

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  66. Queball0321January 31, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Your card is very beautiful, and the colors are very pretty.

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  67. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Love the colors in this one.

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  68. Montana MamaJanuary 31, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Neat card, Lori

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  69. JoanneJanuary 31, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Great way to make your images pop by framing them all in black...great job!

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  70. AlexisJanuary 31, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    I love the pale colours with the bold pattern!

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  71. SusanJanuary 31, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Thanks for sharing your wonderful card Lori. I've had a peek at your other cards and they are so cute too. I love the embossing on so many of your cards and the Tilda card is adorable. Thanks for joining the hop and sharing your work.

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  72. JulsanneJanuary 31, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    This card is beautiful and I love the DP. Great work.

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  73. cathyellieJanuary 31, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    LOVE the basket of cattails!

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  74. cal8007January 31, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Love those tiny flowers, they look spectacular against the papers you used!

    TFS

    Carmen
    cal8007 at aol dot com

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  75. CarolJanuary 31, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    How pretty!!

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  76. lilahabJanuary 31, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    Just precious. Thanks

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  77. paddyJanuary 31, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    what a snazzy card... love that band of diagonal stripes

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  78. ChristineJanuary 31, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Pretty card, I love the colors!

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  79. Barbara HaleJanuary 31, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    I love the colors you used in your card. The coloring on the focal image is really nice.

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  80. Ink-PattieJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    I'm lovin' that stamp more and more every time I see it!

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  81. Melinda GleissnerJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    love this stamp and how you colored it!...makes the flowers look so delicate.

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  82. DianaJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Beautiful card, and wonderful coloring!

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  83. MarieJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Thank you for sharing Lori! Your card is beautiful! Marie

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  84. SoniaJanuary 31, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    A really neat card! I love the embossing on it and the striped paper really sets the flower panel off well. Thanks for sharing!

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  85. terrieJanuary 31, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Such a lovely card...I like the colors that you used..well done

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  86. JoanJanuary 31, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Loved your card. Beautiful colors. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  87. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Love the card. Thanks for sharing.

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  88. PatSJanuary 31, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    I love how the addition of the stripe paper strip just makes this card pop!

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  89. DianaJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Very pretty card. There is so much inspiration here tonight.

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  90. UnknownJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    NICE

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  91. Suzanne RussellJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Love your card! Beautiful colors and choice of focal point.

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  92. LinaJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Beautiful!!

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  93. Pat JandacekJanuary 31, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    You did 'good', girl!

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  94. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Love your card, the colours are so rich looking
    Hugs
    Donna B

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  95. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    You did a very nice job on your color selection and on your layering.
    Jean McGee

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  96. ClareJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Lori, your card is great! I love the colors! That stamp is awesome!

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  97. KarenJanuary 31, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    Beautiful card Lori. Love the stripes.

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  98. LeisaJanuary 31, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    love the colors and the embossing and the flowers

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  99. MelissaFebruary 1, 2011 at 12:40 AM

    Beautiful card Lori! I love that you used green...my favorite color! I really like your little yellow flowers, they are so pretty!

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  100. GlamourFebruary 1, 2011 at 1:34 AM

    Love your card, great papers and design.

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  101. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2011 at 2:59 AM

    Nice work! Marie Sellers

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  102. JaneFebruary 1, 2011 at 4:29 AM

    beautiful colours and lovely embossing and colouring made this card a standout

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  103. UnknownFebruary 1, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    Simply Beautiful, Lori!

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  104. DarlaFebruary 1, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Very nice work. Love this image and the soft colouring you did.

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  105. LindaFebruary 1, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Hey friend,

    What a pretty card and nice colors choice too!

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  106. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Very lovely card. Love all of the pretty colors. Thanks for sharing.

    Joan
    MN

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  107. Kathy R.February 27, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    Beautiful card. Loved the colors

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