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Friday, June 24, 2011

CSS Treasure Box Blog Hop

Hello!  Today I am teaming up with my friends from the Gina K. Designs Center Stage Alumni as we open up our Treasure Box with you all.  We have decided to pull out our GKD sets and use the sentiments and quotes as the focal image for our projects.  

You should have arrived here from Miesje Flach's awesome blog, if not you can go back to StampTV and start from the beginning. 

I chose to use a quote from the Hang in There set that was illustrated by Theresa Momber.  In addition to this quote, there are several adorable wildlife creatures that are sure to put a smile on your face.  I started with a Green Apple card base and then ran in through the Cuttlebug with a Sizzix embossing folder.  I layered a piece of print paper from October Afternoon to a piece of Sweet Corn cardstock.  The quote is stamped in Tuxedo Black ink onto a cream panel and edged with some Antique Linen distress ink.  The card was finished off with some ribbon and Prima flowers.

Make sure to leave a comment as you hop along because on Tuesday morning (June 28th), we will randomly choose one of the comments from all the blogs who will get a stamp set of their choice valued up to $24.95!

Play along with us.....create a card or project using this inspiration image and then post it to the StampTV Forum on the blog hop thread - we'd love to see what you create!!!


Now I am going to send you on to Lori McAree's blog so you can check out her amazing creation. 

I am also entering this card in the CR84FN32 challenge which was to use the colors yellow, aqua and green
See you soon,
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154 comments:

  1. MiesjeJune 24, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    Oh Melissa, I love it just like I knew I would. Love the designer paper and the extras. Great card!

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  2. Giovana June 24, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Beautiful Spring colors!!

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  3. CheriJune 24, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Oh, Melissa, I love that sentiment and how you created the fantastic card around it.

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  4. BrendaJune 24, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Fabulous card Melissa!! I love all the pretty flowers the accent the sentiment so beautifully.

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  5. joyJune 24, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Pretty paper, pretty embossing, pretty sentiment --- oh it's all pretty!!!!

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  6. Karen (TLgirl353)June 24, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    This is so pretty, Melissa! The EF was a perfect choice- really nice card!

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  7. Payne Holler CardsJune 24, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    so pretty - lovin the color combo and your flower accents (-:

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  8. Sue Lelli June 24, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    Melissa, LOVE the embossing and the FAB flowers! THX for playing with us at CR84FN!

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  9. Deborah FringsJune 24, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    Super card - love the embossed backing and inspirational quote. Love the flowers too! Thanks for playing along with CR84FN!!

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  10. stampqueenJune 25, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    Great card!!! Love the colors!! The blue DP works very well with that shade of green, and one of my fav quotes too!!!

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  11. CarolinaJune 25, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    Your card is just precious Melissa - love the color combo, the textured background, the flowers on the corner, and that quote is amazing..love it all!

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  12. Shirley BJune 25, 2011 at 3:12 AM

    The flowers are a perfect match for the dp. What a striking card!

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  13. UnknownJune 25, 2011 at 4:04 AM

    BEAUTIFUL card, Melissa! And that quote is so inspiring,how'd I miss that set? :)

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  14. Debbie Fisher (debbiedee)June 25, 2011 at 4:30 AM

    gorgeous!!

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  15. Debbie D.June 25, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    Oh so very delicate and feminine...just beautiful.

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  16. KaryJune 25, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    Love the embossing and the sweet flowers. Beautiful card, Melissa!!

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  17. JennieJune 25, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    Fabulous design Melissa! Love the scoring and the flowers accenting the sentiment. Great job...

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  18. buggin2stampJune 25, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    What a gorgeous card! I love the beautiful group of flowers and the calming color combo!

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  19. Theresa MomberJune 25, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Beautiful, Melissa! Those flowers are gorgeous.

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  20. scrappingnanaJune 25, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Your card is beautiful. Love the colors and your flowers are gorgeous. TFS

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  21. JackieJune 25, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Beautiful card. Love the colors and embossing. TFS :)

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  22. RietteJune 25, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Really lovely card! That is a great sentiment.

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  23. Lisa EltonJune 25, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    This is just lovely. I have that pp too and adore it!

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  24. Lynn B.June 25, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Love the way you repeated the flowers in the dp with your fabric flowers. Perfection!

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  25. LindaJune 25, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Melissa - This card is absolutely beautiful. Love the colors and the dp paper and flowers. Thanks for sharing.

    Linda D.

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  26. JoJune 25, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Great card. I love the flowers.

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  27. StephanieJune 25, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Great card! I like the colors and the flowers!

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  28. MarshaJune 25, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    So pretty. Love the embossed BG>

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  29. PamJune 25, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Beautiful card. I love the texture aspect as well as the color combo

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  30. Virginia WingoJune 25, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Simply (not really the right word) beautiful, because it is not simple at all. Great flower addition.

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  31. LindaJune 25, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    Very pretty card! I love the color combination and the cluster of flowers.

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  32. SharonJune 25, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    I love the colors in your card. Very pretty.

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  33. Jeanne HJune 25, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Cute card. I like the angles and curves, both.

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  34. JillJune 25, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Beautiful card. Very elegant. I love it!

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  35. AnnaJune 25, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Wonderful card.

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  36. BeckyJune 25, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Wonderful card, great details.

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  37. Becky YoJune 25, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    what a pretty combo of embossed and patterned paper.

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  38. Judy AverillJune 25, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    Very Pretty--like the embossing accent as well as the colors.

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  39. MickieJune 25, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Oh so lovely. Love the softness and the way you brouht it together.

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  40. KellyJune 25, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    What a pretty card! Love the flowers and the embossed background.

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  41. terriavidreader (IN-USA)June 25, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Very pretty. thanks for sharing it during the hop!

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  42. Evette K.June 25, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Oh Melissa I love your choice of colors, papers and those flowers are just terrific! Terrific sentiment...don't you just love Gina K's?? I sure do.

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  43. 0900LeeJune 25, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Just love this card the colors just pop my colors thanks beautiful cheers Lee

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  44. AnonymousJune 25, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    This is gorgeous! I especially like the embossing mixed with pretty patterned paper. Thanks for sharing.

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  45. margaretJune 25, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    I love your color scheme. I enjoy seeing all the combinations from you gal. Thanks!

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  46. Pat JandacekJune 25, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Luscious colors, wonderful layout, and excellent message. TFS

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  47. JoniJune 25, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Cheerful colors and presentation. I like it.

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  48. Laura's New PlaceJune 25, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    So very pretty! I love the softness of the colors.

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  49. Dale TalleyJune 25, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Beautiful use of colors. Very elegant.... love it

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  50. UnknownJune 25, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE this! What IS that CB background?

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  51. Darlene GJune 25, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Love the patterned paper.

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  52. szbacn1June 25, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Very pretty and such a true sentiment!

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  53. SharriJune 25, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Melissa this a gorgeous card! I love the colors, design and the flowers!! The quote is one of my favorites!

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  54. szbacn1June 25, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Very pretty card... I like the sentiment.

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  55. Barb GhigJune 25, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Such a beautiful card ~ LOVE your embossing!

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  56. crotnemJune 25, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    Such a nice card!

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  57. Diana EvensenJune 25, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Love that sentiment!

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  58. RuthAnnJune 25, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Love the use of all the elements on
    this card, thanks for sharing.

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  59. chris wilsonJune 25, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    such a beautiful card Melissa, the colours are lovely and the embossed background sets it off perfectly

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  60. Colorado CrafterJune 25, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Great card! I really like that sentiment!!

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  61. Donna MalignoJune 25, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Love the flowers and how you arranged them. Very pretty card.

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  62. RenieJune 25, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Beautiful card, Melissa! I really like the colors. I guess the thing that I think of first when viewing it is, "what a soothing card". Sounds kind of silly, but that is how it makes me feel. So nice.

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  63. Joanna McDonaldJune 25, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Nice sentiment - the card is beautiful! Love the embossed green
    paper, the dp, and the flowers
    really pop!

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  64. KathrynJune 25, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Well done! Love all the elements you used and the way you did the green card background!

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  65. AnonymousJune 25, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Love the cards, I love the way you used the embossing on the card.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Donna B

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  66. Betty SiuJune 25, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Your colors, embellishments are really great! Love it!

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  67. DonnaJune 25, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Wow, LOVE this sentiment, as this is how I have to live my life due to health issues and it is so pretty as well, the embelishments you chose, match your PP so well.
    Terrific Card,

    Thanks
    Donna Przy....

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  68. meemee48June 25, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    I love the soft colors yo used in creating your card. I also loved the sentiment!

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  69. Jan CastleJune 25, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Wonderful cards!!!

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  70. Barbara BryantJune 25, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Wonderful card reminds me of the older times.

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  71. FayeJune 25, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    What a great card for someone going through a rough patch. This would make me feel better...very pretty!

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  72. AnonymousJune 25, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Love the colors you used! Pretty card!
    Kim S
    Kasot@aol.com

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  73. Patti aka NW LadyJune 25, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    So far Melissa I think I like your sentiment the best. I sure like your card, wonderful color choices! Patti

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  74. BethJune 25, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    What a beautiful card! The colors & embellishments are fabulous.

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  75. DottieJune 25, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    The cheerfulness of this card just jumped out at me. Very bright and condusive to making your ready happy.

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  76. Judy BJune 25, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    I love this card its so pretty. great use of colors.

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  77. KatherineJune 25, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Love the teeny ribbon - where did you find that?

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  78. Lucy NewtonJune 25, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Beautiful card!!!

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  79. Debbie YatesJune 25, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Beautiful..love the vintage look!

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  80. MizMaryAnnJune 25, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    The embossing really sets this card off. I like everything about it.

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  81. ChookarooniJune 25, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    great card - thank you for the inspiration
    Mary-Jane

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  82. PauletteJune 25, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Totally love your card. Love the pattern you put on the card itself and the color choices.

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  83. joaniegJune 25, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    What a beautiful card. I love the design paper and the verse,

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  84. RedGemJune 25, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Great card... love the embossing folder... and the wonderful colors. Tks for sharing.

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  85. Kay SJune 25, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Pretty card! Great design, colors and love fhe flower embellies!

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  86. GayleJune 25, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Melissa, beautiful card and love the added floral grouping.

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  87. paper funJune 25, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Your card is so pretty. I love the sentiment.

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  88. sweetmarieJune 25, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    what a gorgeous card, love the "real" flowers, the green colour background and the embossed background. Really pretty!

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  89. AnonymousJune 25, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    Pretty colors.
    Jean McGee

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  90. Pat GaskoJune 25, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Melissa this card shows you love what you do. Terrific design and colors and embossing.

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  91. AnonymousJune 25, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Love the apple green background paper. Suzyque

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  92. Rosa M. VasquezJune 25, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    I really like the colors and the layering. The flowers add a wonderful natural touch.

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  93. StephaniJune 25, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Love the color combo and the primo flowers really highlight the paper background.

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  94. JillJune 25, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    What a beautiful card--love the colors

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  95. AnonymousJune 25, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    You have an eye for colors....love it!

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  96. Nana GriffinJune 25, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Oh this is beautiful! I love the flower paper and the addition of flowers added to it.

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  97. BettyJune 25, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    The embossing folder just adds the right "pizzazz" to this lovely card.

    Betty in KY

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  98. GerryJune 25, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    Beautiful card, would make anyone happy to recive it

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  99. Artistic AngelJune 25, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    Love the card. You did a great job!

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  100. SusieJune 25, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Awesome design!

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  101. ParkerJune 25, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    I like this sentiment alot. Encouraging words never go out of style and we need more of them.

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  102. AdrienneJune 25, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    Thanks for sharing your cheerful card.

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  103. Juana JJune 25, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    beautiful card...love the color choices...and embossing is right touch.

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  104. Sheila in CyprusJune 25, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    I love this Melissa, especially your choice of colour. Green is a favourite of mine but not many choose to use it. Love how the embossing makes the whole card 'pop'. Love Sheila x

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  105. NadineJune 25, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Great card! Love the design and the flower embellishs

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  106. calamitypamJune 25, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Gorgeous....enough said!!!

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  107. UnknownJune 25, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    Love the bright color combo and the sentiment. Nice work!

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  108. Nancy CurtisJune 25, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    I love the colors, composition and the great sentiment!

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  109. UnknownJune 25, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Love the colors of paper and the sentiment you chose...very nice card!

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  110. AnonymousJune 25, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    Beautiful and inspiring. Will try to make one like it and send to my mom who's cancer just came back. I think this would cheer her up, thank you

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  111. LageneJune 25, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    Beautiful card! I love the layers & embossed BG!

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  112. AnonymousJune 25, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    Beautiful card! Thank you for sharing it.
    Diane

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  113. Mona PendletonJune 25, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    Very pretty card Melissa! Love all the flowers and the embossed background! Thanks so much for joining along with CR84FN :)

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  114. CarolJune 26, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    You've created a lovely setting that highlights the sentiment beautifully. BTW, what a great sentiment that is ... perfect for any day, any time!
    =)
    Carol

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  115. mjnixJune 26, 2011 at 2:44 AM

    I love your card, and the choice of colors are very complimentary.

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  116. Suzie McFloozyJune 26, 2011 at 2:53 AM

    This is gorgeous - I adore the colour combo and how you used just a strip of DP against that fabembossed background 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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  117. UnknownJune 26, 2011 at 4:02 AM

    I love the sentiment and the way the flowers match the paper and complete so nicely everything!

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  118. Debbie RogersJune 26, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    Your card is lovely Melissa! Really like the flowers and the scoring of your base card.

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  119. angelicmischiefJune 26, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    I love the colors and the embossingfolder is really cool.

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  120. mbchettiJune 26, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    Love your color choices. Thanks for sharing......

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  121. sprgstn16June 26, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Your card is just gorgeous!! Good luck with the challenge you entered.

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  122. Bette AbduJune 26, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    The base card emboss adds so much to this card. Very nice.

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  123. Roselass55June 26, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Wow what a lovely card. The group of flowers and ribbons just sets it off and the sentiment is great!

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  124. PegJune 26, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Love you our card and the EB folder you used. The Prima flowers are one of my favorites!

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  125. LetaJune 26, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    beautiful card..thank you for sharing

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  126. One of UsJune 26, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Like your color choice enjoy thecards thanks

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  127. skooiJune 26, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Just love it. so girly

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  128. ShariJune 26, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    love everything about this card Thanks

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  129. MelindaJune 26, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    I am absolutely in love with this card. It's exquisite!

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  130. AnonymousJune 26, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Beautiful card and awesome blings. Thanks for sharing.

    Joan
    MN

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  131. DebbieGJune 26, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Beautiful card, pretty soft colors.
    debbieanng@yahoo.com

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  132. mitzJune 26, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    ..luv the green apple base for your card.. and dont you just adore prima flowers ?? great card..
    mitz_zee@yahoodotcom

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  133. Joyce ThurstonJune 26, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    beautiful cards

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  134. BernieJune 26, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Fantastic! I love it, the texture, colors and embellishments are striking.
    Blessings Bernie

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  135. DanetteJune 26, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Love that flower bunching

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  136. GoldaJune 26, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    What a great card! I love the flowers and the colors you used. Your embossed background is great.

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  137. LynneJune 26, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    You did a great job on your card! Thanks for sharing it with all of us.

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  138. TamaraJune 26, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    beautiful card!!

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  139. Nana DonnaJune 26, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Lovely card, really like the embossing
    http://nanadonnascarddreams.blogspot.com/

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  140. gobarb26June 26, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    I love this card and the sentiment is very appropriate right now as I am about to have a bone marrow transplant in a couple of days!

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  141. KarenJune 26, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    Love the scoring and floral accents. Very pretty card!

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  142. scraphappyvicJune 26, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    Great card...love the flowers and sentiment. Way to go!

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  143. Ina GJune 26, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    Love everything about this card and how it all went together - a beautiful sentiment.

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  144. Sue VanDeVusseJune 27, 2011 at 3:22 AM

    Melissa, this is pure beauty! That embossing folder makes the perfect backdrop.

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  145. Verna AngerhoferJune 27, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    An aboslutely stunning card. I love it.

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  146. Angela ToucanJune 27, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    oh that is so pretty

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  147. ElizabethJune 27, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Love the springy colors. Beautiful card.

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  148. Cindy's Creative CornerJune 27, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Beautiful card!

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  149. Sharron aka SharrahugJune 27, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    How beautiful! Love the sentiment & the DP you chose! Lovely card!
    Huggies ~
    Sharron♥

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  150. SusanJune 27, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    What a pretty card -- I love the flowers surrounding that fabulous quote.

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  151. SusieJune 27, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Love your card! I have not seen this folder, but I think it's a great one!

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  152. Deborah FringsJune 29, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    What a lovely card - thanks so much for playing along with CR84FN!

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  153. Vicki DutcherJuly 1, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Your partial frame with flowers is so pretty! Wonderful card~

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  154. Betty NevilleJuly 2, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    This is gorgeous Melissa! Lovely colors and so beautifully embellished!

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