Friday, February 25, 2011

CSS Alumni Animal Kingdom Challenge!!!

Hi everyone!!  Welcome to the CSS Alumni blog hop!!  If you have arrived from Linda's blog you are on the right track, if not be sure to stop by Stamp TV to start from the beginning!!!
For this hop we are playing tribute to the animal kingdom!!  Fun!!  I chose to use my Nesting set, I love the whole set but this owl is what sold me!!  A very simple card, I heat embossed the owl, dry embossed the bottom portion of the top ivory panel, scored lines above and below the banner and added nail heads in the top corners.  Melissa is next in the hop, be sure to stop by her beautiful blog!!!
Thanks so much for stopping by!!!

Supplies:
Stamps:  Gina K Nesting
Paper:  Gina K Ivory & Moonlit Fog
Ink:  Versamark
Tools/Accessories:  Black Nail Heads, Black Embossing Powder, Foam Tape, Argyle Embossing Folder

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116 comments:

  1. Carla S.February 25, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    Beautiful card, Lori! I love the embossed background and the wonderful owl!

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  2. Karen (TLgirl353)February 25, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    Lori- this is a wonderful CAS card! Great job my friend!

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  3. redwasher1February 25, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Awesome!! Love the black and white!!

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  4. joyFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Pretty, pretty - I love that you the owl is the outstanding element!

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  5. CheriFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Gorgeous, Lori. I love the black and white and the design you created with this set.

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  6. AKiteFlierFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Great card Lori - your own is striking in the B&W! Well done my friend.

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  7. Payne Holler CardsFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    beautiful! love the B&W (-:

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  8. BrendaFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Lori your card is so beautiful!! I love the elegant B&W!!

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  9. Miss Boo (a.k.a. jen70)February 25, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Stunning CAS card!

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  10. JennieFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    Such a pretty clean design Lori!! Love the way the black just pops and great embossing!

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  11. stampqueenFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    Beautiful card - love that owl too!!

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  12. UnknownFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    Love the classic look of black & white, nicely done.

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  13. Betty NevilleFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    So striking and elegant Lori!

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  14. MelissaFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Simply beautiful card Lori!

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  15. LageneFebruary 26, 2011 at 12:43 AM

    This is so striking in black & white!

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  16. DebFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Simply stunning, Lori! LOVE it! I need to CASE this to send to my mom! :)

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  17. MelanieFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    very pretty lori!

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  18. buggin2stampFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    What a beautiful CAS card. I love the simple layout and the simple, elegant color combo. Gorgeous results!

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  19. LynneFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Like the partial use of embossing folder.

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  20. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Love the black and whiteand your use of the embossing folder.
    crafty teacher

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  21. Theresa MomberFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Beautiful CAS design, Lori! So elegant!

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  22. Barbara ColbertFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Nice CAS look!! Well done!

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  23. kellyisascrapdivaFebruary 26, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    What a stunning and elegant card!

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  24. TamaraFebruary 26, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Simple and ellegant! And nice looking Owl!

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  25. jan farnworthFebruary 26, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    stunning

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  26. merniebugFebruary 26, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    Very nicely done. A great card.

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  27. patFebruary 26, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    your card is a HOOT! loved the design and color combo. plain but very elegant.

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  28. MiesjeFebruary 26, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    WOnderful CAS card! I love that owl!

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  29. Marilyn SFebruary 26, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Outstanding card. I love the black and white.

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  30. CarolFebruary 26, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    Beautiful card!



    Carol B
    ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

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  31. mdogFebruary 26, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Elegant!

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  32. StephaniFebruary 26, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Great job on the card. Simple and elegant.

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  33. UnknownFebruary 26, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    ...just owl simple is THIS!! so simple and clean lines...

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  34. Joyce ThurstonFebruary 26, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    very majestic looking

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  35. LusianaFebruary 26, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    simply elegant!

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  36. Debbie RogersFebruary 26, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    And the wise old owl says "Great Card"!

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  37. Cathy -MercieschildFebruary 26, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    That is an elegant card done in black and white. I am challenged by your card to try the black and white. it is aweseome
    Hugs Cathy

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  38. bowlingfrogFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    Nice and simple

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  39. sandiFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    Love the Black and White great combination.

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  40. UnknownFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    Serious

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  41. Luv 2 CreateFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    Great black and white. Works so wonderfully with the owl.
    Marcie

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  42. Christine MacneilFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Beautiful Black & White card! They can be so stunning!

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  43. KellyFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Beautiful card--love the monochromatic design!

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  44. Shirley BFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    Beautiful CAS card but lots of detail.

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  45. Shirley BFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    Beautiful CAS card but lots of detail.

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  46. enidFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    lovely card, love the black and white combo.

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  47. Patti SmithFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    beautiful card...love the black and white and the embossing is a very nice touch...tfs

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  48. Lynn B.February 26, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Love the simplicity of your card. Lovely!

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  49. NanaConnieFebruary 26, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    What an elegant owl! I love the CAS design of this card. Black and white are perfect choices.

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  50. JudyFebruary 26, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Beautiful card Lori, very elegant.

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  51. LauraFebruary 26, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Very elegant!

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  52. UnknownFebruary 26, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    Ruth Sloan,

    Loved the black and white and the background

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  53. LorraineFebruary 26, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    very effective card. simple but beautiful

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  54. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    Love this cas card very nice!! Love the owl too! RosieG(gramig05)

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  55. Mary Anne / MA54KFebruary 26, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    That owl certainly makes a wonderful CAS card! Gorgeous!

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  56. Gladys R.February 26, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Nice card.

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  57. Gayle C.February 26, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Love this card, Lori. I love the embossing and simplicity of the layout.

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  58. GoldaFebruary 26, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    That is such a nice card. The way you used colors (or the lack of) made such a nice card.

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  59. The Vannoy FamilyFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    Lori -LOVE your color scheme - and the owl - very pretty~ Thanks for sharing!

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  60. JoanFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Love your card. Clean and simple yet very striking. Thanks.

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  61. luvhymnsFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Owllllllll nice card!

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  62. Carol AFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    Such a cute owl! Love the black & whites!

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  63. Crafty Math ChickFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    This looks so elegant in black & white Lori. I love the embossing and the brads in the corners provide such a nice balance.

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  64. sandyhFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    love it! very classy card!
    sandyh

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  65. CasmilesFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    Simple and elegant - love the simplicity of two colors. The embossing is a nice touch!

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  66. PeggyFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    So beautiful!

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  67. Bertha WFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Really super black and white card - the owl looks so cool and collected. Thanks for sharing.

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  68. LauraFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Simple and classy! Would make a great "guy card"!

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  69. Jenny McGeeFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    Very pretty in black and white.

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  70. UnknownFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    I really like the elegant simplicity of this card and the dry embossing makes it perfect for a masculine recipient.

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  71. SanFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Owls are always good to have in a stamp collection. Your card--I like the bottom part. I thought at first you had cuttlebugged it. Thanks for sharing :)

    I don't know where to go to see who is the winner of the wonderful stamp set for doing this Animal Kingdom hop. Please let me know--I've looked all over for the list of winners. Who knows, I might be there .

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  72. BrigitteFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    Black and white always adds yp to classy. Very nice!

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  73. JanFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Love the owl. Black & white is always so refreshing to me. Great job.

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  74. LindaFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    what sweet brid I love your card!

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  75. LisaFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    This is a great black & white card - love the gray accents. A very regal owl, indeed!

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  76. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    what a super card love that owl great job as usual Marie

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  77. Pat JandacekFebruary 26, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    A great CAS card. Nice layout, great image.

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  78. Simply SandyFebruary 26, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Very cute card

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  79. BrookeFebruary 26, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    The owl done in black and white really makes a statement. Cool
    hugs,
    Brooke

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  80. UnknownFebruary 26, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    Very handsome owl you have there!! Wonderful card!! CAS touch. Very nicely done.

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  81. sghayFebruary 26, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    I love the clean look to your card, even though you have details such as the embossing, it looks so clean and uncluttered. Very nice.

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  82. 1jmassFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    The muted colors really set off the owl beautifully.

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  83. Kathy EnglemeyerFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    Simply stunning.

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  84. SusanFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    What a great CAS card. The owl image really pops!

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  85. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    Love the owl! Great masculine card! THX!!

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  86. Linda GilliamFebruary 27, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    SUPER cool OWL! It's just striking on the embossed background, would make a wonderful graduation card...
    I just LOVE it!

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  87. LoveSnailMailFebruary 27, 2011 at 1:51 AM

    Whoooo knew an owl could be so elegant!!!!

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  88. bernietom47February 27, 2011 at 2:00 AM

    Such an elegant card. The owl looks so regale . Love the embossing.
    Blessings Bernie

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  89. BooknplaysFebruary 27, 2011 at 2:32 AM

    Great card. That wonderful owl doesnt need color!

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  90. DebbieMFebruary 27, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    Gorgeous card! Love the black/white combo and the partial embossing! :)

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  91. Designs By SkyFebruary 27, 2011 at 5:46 AM

    I have a friend who loves owls, she would love this card. tfs

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  92. StephanieFebruary 27, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    What a beautiful and elegant card! I love the black/white combo and the embossed owl!

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  93. KarenFebruary 27, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    What an elegant card, it's so hard to make cards for men, I think anyone would like this card

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  94. ladyjFebruary 27, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    such a striking card when done in the black and white!! Great job Juanita Cain

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  95. ThereseFebruary 27, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Very nice card.

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  96. UnknownFebruary 27, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    The owl is the perfect centerpiece for this card. Good Job. Pam

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  97. Ceci V.February 27, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    Such and elegant card.

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  98. Sharon MattinglyFebruary 27, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    Beautiful card - very simple and elegant!

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  99. AttegirlFebruary 27, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Nice card... the black and white makes it striking.

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  100. SheilaFebruary 27, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    There's a definite, elegant feel to the card with the use of black and white, along with the contrast of embossed areas to plain areas. Hats off to you!

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  101. Theresa's StudioFebruary 27, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Love your owl card.....great texture and lookin black and white.

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  102. JulieAS6078February 27, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    I love it! CAS with a touch of elegance!

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  103. SAbratFebruary 27, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    I'll hoot-n-holler about your card! Love the owl!

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  104. PatSFebruary 27, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Can never go wrong with a Black and White card. Love your owl and the embossed background.

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  105. Colorado CrafterFebruary 27, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Great card!! TFS!!

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  106. SandyFebruary 27, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Wowsa!!! CSA but absolutely fabulous!! The owl is great. Love the embossing on the bottom half!!!

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  107. Barbara HaleFebruary 27, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    Black and white are always so elegant. Really nice card.

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  108. Debbie BradfordFebruary 27, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    You say "simple" but I see fabulous!

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  109. Helen F.February 27, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Stunning black & white card, Lori! Love your embossing too.

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  110. grandmaleeFebruary 28, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    What a stunner! I love this color combo, and it works perfect with this owl!

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  111. CarolinaFebruary 28, 2011 at 1:53 AM

    Such an elegant card - love the bit of gray...just the perfect touch!

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  112. Darlene CFebruary 28, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    Your card is elegant in its simplicity!

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  113. Cathy P in AZFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    What a beautiful elegant card! Just gorgeous!

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  114. CynthiaFebruary 28, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Very striking B&W design, Lori.

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  115. Bernadet RodakowskiFebruary 28, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    The gray with the black and the partial embossing - so much to love!

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  116. MarshaFebruary 28, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Love the CAS.

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