Friday, June 24, 2011

Gina K CSS Sentiment Hop!!

Hi everyone and welcome to our Gina K CSS hop!!  If you've arrived from Melissa's blog you are on the right track, if not, be sure to stop by Stamp TV to start at the beginning, you don't want to miss a thing!!
This hop we are getting wordy!!  Gina has some fantastic sentiment stamp sets along with sets with such beautiful sentiments and I picked one of my very favorites!!  I have always loved Elegant Flowers, I use this set a LOT!!!  I used my favorite sentiment in the set and went with a simple ivory on ivory design.  I not so carefully went around all the panels with my distress ink pads and raised the second and sentiment panel with foam tape and pierced the corners and about the middle of the outside of the flower panel.
You will want to be sure to leave a comment on everyone's blog, Gina is generously giving away a set to one lucky winner!!
Thanks so much for stopping by, the uber talented Linda is next on the hop!!

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141 comments:

  1. Giovana June 24, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Fantastic card Lori!

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  2. CheriJune 24, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    Lori, I love the distressed look you gave this card and I agree, that stamp set is one of GKD's best. Gorgeous work!

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  3. BrendaJune 24, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Lori this is fabulous! Great distressing and a wonderful design.

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  4. Karen (TLgirl353)June 24, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    Hi Lori- ***waving***
    I love the CAS look of your card and the distressed edges caught my eye right away. It is fabulous!!!!

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  5. joyJune 24, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Lori, I'm so impressed with this card! Fabulous job of distressing and love the paper piercing you did around the center piece!

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  6. AnonymousJune 24, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Very elegant! --Aixa M.

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  7. MelissaJune 24, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    Lori, I love the vintagy distressed look of your card. I really like the single floral stem with the sentiment. They are the perfect combo.

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  8. Payne Holler CardsJune 24, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    vintage knockout! love all the distressing - gorgeous card!!!

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  9. stampqueenJune 25, 2011 at 2:04 AM

    Great card - simple, elegant and vintage all in one!!!

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  10. CarolinaJune 25, 2011 at 2:57 AM

    What a vintage beauty Lori - love, love, love it!

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  11. Shirley BJune 25, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    Great CAS vintage card.

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  12. UnknownJune 25, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    Lori, this is just a lovely card! Period!

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  13. Debbie D.June 25, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    What an elegant card. The distressing is beautiful.

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  14. KaryJune 25, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Lori, love the sentiment you've chosen. The card is lovely!!

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  15. JennieJune 25, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Lori, the sponging on this is perfect! Great design and love the way you focused on the sentiment beneath the flower image.

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  16. MiesjeJune 25, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Fabulous sponging - love the white and the flower under the sentiment is wonderful! Love it!

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  17. buggin2stampJune 25, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Gorgeous! I love the simple layout and the fun distressing!

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  18. Theresa MomberJune 25, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Gorgeous, Lori! Love the way you did the layering.

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  19. JackieJune 25, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Very nice, it has an old world feel about it. TFS :)

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  20. RietteJune 25, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Wow your whole card photo looks like a watercolor painting. Stunning.

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  21. Lynn B.June 25, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    The way you aged the card stock makes it look like it really is old paper that you found somewhere. Very cool!

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  22. LindaJune 25, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Loe the simplicity of this card and the layering sets it off. Thanks for sharing.

    Linda D.

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  23. JoJune 25, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Wow. Beautiful card.

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  24. StephanieJune 25, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Wonderful card! I like the distressed style!

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  25. PamJune 25, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Oh so pretty. I live the brown on the edges.

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  26. Virginia WingoJune 25, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    Beautiful CAS card. So delicate looking.

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  27. LindaJune 25, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Very pretty card!

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  28. SharonJune 25, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Very pretty card.

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  29. Jeanne HJune 25, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Such a "friendly" card. I like the muted colors.

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  30. JillJune 25, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Beautiful card. Simple and elegant. Thank you so much for sharing.

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  31. BeckyJune 25, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Very nice.

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  32. Becky YoJune 25, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    I really like how you inked the edges of all the panels - sweet shabby-chic card!

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  33. Judy AverillJune 25, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Lovely card.

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  34. MickieJune 25, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Beautiful card, it almost looks like a watercoloring painting.

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  35. terriavidreader (IN-USA)June 25, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    thanks for sharing it during the hop! very nice card.

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  36. Evette K.June 25, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    A beautiful delicate card. Just love the whole thing.

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  37. KellyJune 25, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    What a lovely card! Love the flowers!

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  38. AnonymousJune 25, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    I love shabby chic, and often need a quick card I don't have to spend 30 minutes coloring. This one truly fits the bill. Simple, elegant, gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.

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  39. margaretJune 25, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Lori= don't you love the extra pazzaz it adds to the finished card when you tone the edges.. I love it. Good technique

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  40. Pat JandacekJune 25, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Simple statement, simply done (with the addition of some important embellishing that adds so much interest) = wonderful result! TFS

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  41. Dale TalleyJune 25, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    This is a real eye catcher. I love the simplicity and beauty of your card.

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  42. Laura's New PlaceJune 25, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    So simple yet so eye catching.

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  43. Darlene GJune 25, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Beautifully simple.

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  44. szbacn1June 25, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    I'm liking your card... simple and elegant!

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  45. SharriJune 25, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Lori, Beautiful card! I love the distressing around the edges and your design!

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  46. crotnemJune 25, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    What a cute card.

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  47. Diana EvensenJune 25, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    I like the simplicity of the ivory on ivory layers with just some distressing.

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  48. RuthAnnJune 25, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Very elequent card, great job. Thanks for sharing.

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  49. chris wilsonJune 25, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    simple, elegant just beautiful, this vintage card is very delicate, I just love it

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  50. Colorado CrafterJune 25, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    Great card!! Thanks so much for sharing!

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  51. Donna MalignoJune 25, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Love the distressed layering!

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  52. KathrynJune 25, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Simply done but sooooo elegant!

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  53. Betty SiuJune 25, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Your card makes life more beautiful!

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  54. DonnaJune 25, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Truer words were never spoken!! Lovely card, matches the sentiment perfectly!!

    Great card

    Thanks
    Donna Przy...

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  55. eddieJune 25, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    the disress inking just makes everything pop out nicely

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  56. Jan CastleJune 25, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Great combo of techniques!

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  57. Barbara BryantJune 25, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Awsome card and the technique you did are gorgious

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  58. MarshaJune 25, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    So beautiful. Great to distress the edges.

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  59. FayeJune 25, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Clean and simple, yet elegant and beautiful. Love it!

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  60. Judy BJune 25, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    I love these cards, what a beautiful job. this is such fun.

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  61. AnonymousJune 25, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Love the distressed look of the card!
    Kim S
    Kasot@aol.com

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  62. Patti aka NW LadyJune 25, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Now darn Lori, I just told Melissa I liked her sentiment but now I'm liking yours as well. Your card is perfect with it. Patti

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  63. DottieJune 25, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    I really like this card. Embellishments are nice but overused it seems these days. I love the clean look of keeping it simple.

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  64. BethJune 25, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    I love this sentiment. It goes beautifully with the card. Great job. Wish I had your talent.

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  65. Lucy NewtonJune 25, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    So simple... yet so elegant!!!

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  66. AnonymousJune 25, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    nice

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  67. KatherineJune 25, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    The neutral color palette on this card is great - I am inspired enough to case it right now!

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  68. Debbie YatesJune 25, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Gorgeous...just gorgeous!

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  69. MizMaryAnnJune 25, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Such a beautiful simple card. I like it.

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  70. ChookarooniJune 25, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    How true is that sentiment - thanks
    Mary-Jane

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  71. joaniegJune 25, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Great card and wonderful true sentiment,

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  72. RedGemJune 25, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Beautiful... just beautiful. I love the sentiment and the colors you used.

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  73. Kay SJune 25, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Beautiful CAS card, Lori - love the distressing you did.

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  74. GayleJune 25, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    Lovely card, Lori and a beautiful saying.

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  75. sweetmarieJune 25, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    That's a neat way to layer white, I will have to remember to try that! very nice card.

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  76. paper funJune 25, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Such a sweet card. I love the white with a touch of color.

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  77. Pat GaskoJune 25, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    A great card. I like your distressed look very much. So clean and simple too.

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  78. AnonymousJune 25, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    You can never go wrong using the KISS principle. Nice card. Suzyque

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  79. Rosa M. VasquezJune 25, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    So much texture and just a use subtle use of color. This card is so sophisticated! It will be treasured by the lucky recipient!

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  80. StephaniJune 25, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    Love the distressing. Beautiful card.

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  81. JillJune 25, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    love the distressed look---very pretty

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  82. AnonymousJune 25, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    This card is beautifully done...will have to try your technique! Love it!

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  83. Nana GriffinJune 25, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    This is a very elegant card!

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  84. kristiJune 25, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    So simple and elegant! I also love the sentiment and the flower frog for a display! Beautiful!

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  85. BettyJune 25, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    Love the layers and distressing - one of my favorite techniques.
    Loving the blog hop!

    Betty in KY

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  86. GerryJune 25, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Love the CAS look with distressing

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  87. Artistic AngelJune 25, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    I love this card design.

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  88. SusieJune 25, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    Simply done well.

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  89. ParkerJune 25, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    Your beautiful card reminds me of parts of old Italy I've been to, but most important is the lovely worded sentiment.

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  90. AdrienneJune 25, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    Love the elegance and softness. Thanks for sharing and inspiring.

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  91. Juana JJune 25, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    simple but elegant!

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  92. Sheila in CyprusJune 25, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    CAS, and stunning. Love Sheila x

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  93. UnknownJune 26, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    I LOVE the distressing and shabby chic look. This is a card I'd love to receive.

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  94. NadineJune 26, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    Wonderful card. Love the simplicity!

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  95. UnknownJune 26, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    Nice and simple...interesting use of piercing the paper at top and bottom...very effective! Good work!

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  96. Nancy CurtisJune 26, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    love the simple, shabby but elegant look of this card!

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  97. AnonymousJune 26, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    Simply beautiful, thank you for sharing

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  98. Jan BarrieJune 26, 2011 at 12:42 AM

    Beautifully simple

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  99. CarolJune 26, 2011 at 2:16 AM

    Lovely card ... I really like the way you've kept it somewhat simple and soft to allow the sentiment to shine (I love that sentiment too).

    =)
    Carol

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  100. mjnixJune 26, 2011 at 4:50 AM

    Very pretty card, I like how the paper piercing gives it that extra touch.

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  101. Suzie McFloozyJune 26, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    BEautiful - I love that sparkly flower and the distressed edges x
    Thanks for the blog hop, the chance to win a fab prize and for the inspiration x
    ((hugs)) Suzie xoxo

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  102. UnknownJune 26, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    I love the vintage air of your card! This silhouettes set is a great one and the glittery look you gave to the stamp is just gorgeous!

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  103. Joanna McDonaldJune 26, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Lovely card. I like the one flower
    and the distressed edges!

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  104. Debbie RogersJune 26, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Great layers and perfect distressing Lori. Nicely done!

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  105. angelicmischiefJune 26, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    So simple and so very classy elegant. Love the colors and the design

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  106. mbchettiJune 26, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Love your card! Really like the neutral colors and then just a splash of color. Very nice.......

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  107. sprgstn16June 26, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Love your card! Simple and stunning! TFS!

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  108. Bette AbduJune 26, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    The 'not so carefully edging with the Distress Pad' was my favorite part of this card. Reminds me that everything doesn't have to be perfect or exactly symmetrical.

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  109. Roselass55June 26, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Beautiful card and sentiment.

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  110. PegJune 26, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Simple but elegant! Love It!

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  111. LetaJune 26, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    I really like the piercing around the corners of the raised panel...

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  112. One of UsJune 26, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Love the gental "feel" of the card thank you for sharing

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  113. scrapdiva77June 26, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    beautiful vintage feel to your card and I love it.

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  114. ShariJune 26, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    simplicity wins again. Love it.

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  115. SharonJune 26, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Beautiful card - simple and elegant!

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  116. AnonymousJune 26, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Very lovely card. I love white on white cards. Thanks for sharing.

    Joan
    MN

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  117. DebbieGJune 26, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    Pretty Vintage card !!!!
    debbieanng@yahoo.com

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  118. Eileen EspositoJune 26, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    Do I note glitter on the flower? Or could it be Flower Soft? Anyway, very nice card, I like this stamp too.
    Eileen

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  119. mitzJune 26, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    ...luv how you antiqued the edges of the card... great touch..
    mitz_zee@yahoodotcom

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  120. Joyce ThurstonJune 26, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    love your card. thanks for sharing

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  121. BernieJune 26, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    Fantastic! I love it, the single flower is striking.
    Blessings Bernie

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  122. DanetteJune 26, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    I can so see this card on an upright piano with a metronome and I can't visualize ANYTHING. Nice job to say the least :)!

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  123. GoldaJune 26, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    What a simple, yet striking card!

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  124. Barb GhigJune 26, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Beautiful card, Lori!

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  125. LynneJune 26, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Lori - Love your card and the sentiment is simply beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

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  126. TamaraJune 26, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    sweet card!

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  127. Nana DonnaJune 26, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    Simple lovely. I agree Gina has some great sentiment sets, I have a couple and would love to get some more
    http://nanadonnascarddreams.blogspot.com/

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  128. gobarb26June 26, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Very nice. I like the stamps you used.

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  129. KarenJune 26, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    Love the elegant simplicity and the distressing.

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  130. scraphappyvicJune 27, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    Fantastic job. I love that it's simple, yet beautiful. Love the sentiment!

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  131. Sue VanDeVusseJune 27, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    Lori, this is so pretty! I love the way you added the distress inks.

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  132. Verna AngerhoferJune 27, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    What a beauty this is. Love the soft colors and distressing you did too.

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  133. Angela ToucanJune 27, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    delightfully chic

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  134. ElizabethJune 27, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Beautiful card! Great choice for your focal.

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  135. sandiJune 27, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Love the cards, Beautiful color combo. Thank you for sharing.

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  136. Cindy's Creative CornerJune 27, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Simple, yet so elegant!

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  137. Sharron aka SharrahugJune 27, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Beautiful sentiment on a lovely card! Well done!
    Huggies ~
    Sharron♥

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  138. SusanJune 27, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Lori -- you've done a beautiful CAS card. Love the sentiment and the floral image.

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  139. SusieJune 27, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    Beautiful card! Love it!

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  140. Vicki DutcherJuly 1, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Awesome layout and I adore the distressing!! Fabulous card~

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  141. Betty NevilleJuly 2, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Lovely card Lori! Beautifully layered and distressed!

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