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Friday, October 28, 2011

CSS Alumni Sketch Challenge

Tonight me and some of my besties from the Gina K. Designs Center Stage Alumni team are getting together to share cards that were inspired by the sketch shown below.    

You should have arrived at my blog from Melissa Shultz's blog, if not you can go back to StampTV and start from the beginning.

Please leave a comment on each of the blogs as you are hopping along as we will be picking one lucky person to win a free Gina K. Designs set of their choice valued at $24.95 or less. The winner will be picked November 1.  

I have created two cards using Theresa Momber's Celebrate the Season set.  I love how versatile this set is as there are so many creative opportunities with it.  I truly believe this is an all season set.  Tonight I am going to share cards that are good for fall and winter.
 Since Halloween is just around the corner, I decided to use the bare branch and small bat from the set to create my fall card.  I stamped the bats in Grape Memento ink and then filled them in with Glossy Accents and sprinkled lavender micro fine glitter on them.  The branch was stamped in Memento Black ink and then I went over it with a Black Spica pen to give it a shimmery, glittery look.  For the moon, I punched a hole in a piece of masking paper and then sponged in some Memento Dandelion and Cantaloupe inks.  
Oh how I love snowmen and this one is adorable!  For my winter card, I stamped the little guy in Rich Cocoa Memento ink and then colored his nose, arms, buttons and hat with Copic markers.  Some Glossy Accents was added to the bottom and then sprinkled with some chunky glitter to give the effect of snow on the ground.  

(Complete details for both cards are listed below) 

I am going to send you on your way to Lori McAree's blog where I am sure she has something fabulous to share with you.

Recipes:
Bat card:  
Stamps:  Celebrate the Season-Gina K. Designs
Paper:  PL Black, White and Vibrant Violet-GKD, Spooky Print-Fancy Pants Oct 31 collection
Inks:  Memento Grape, Tuxedo Black, Dandelion and Canteloupe
Extras:  Buttons-GKD, Ribbon, Glossy Accents, Glitter, Nesties Petite Ovals Small

Snowman card:
Stamps:  Celebrate the Season-Gina K. Designs
Paper:  Light Blue-American Crafts, PL Kraft, White-GKD, Prints-My Minds Eye
Inks:  Memento Rich Cocoa
Extras:  Chunky Glitter, Copics, Nesties Classic Cirlcles and Ironwork Motifs, Pearls

See you soon,
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132 comments:

  1. MiesjeOctober 28, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    Way cool cards! So creatively different. Amazing how 2 cards using the same sketch can look so different. Loved the sketch!!!!

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  2. MarshaOctober 28, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Great takes on the sketch. As Miesje said, it is crazy how the two cards can look so different and have such different feels to them while using the same sketch.

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  3. CheriOctober 28, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    OMGosh, Melissa.....your first card is amazing...I absolutely LOVE it! And the little snowman looks like he's floating down on a snowflake. A wonderful sketch, Melissa, and FABULOUS inspiration.

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  4. Linda DOctober 28, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Your cards are beautiful!! It was great seeing you a couple of weeks ago. Hugs

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  5. SharriOctober 28, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Gorgeous cards Melissa!! I love how you framed the snowman! It reminds me of an ornament! I love the purple sparkly bat on the Halloween card!

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  6. The Vannoy FamilyOctober 28, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Pretty, pretty, pretty cards! Love your Halloween theme / and snowman theme! Thanks for sharing!

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  7. Vicki DutcherOctober 28, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    You go girl! Wonderful couple of cards -- love the bats! :)

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  8. Payne Holler CardsOctober 28, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    that's the most beautiful Halloween card ever (at first I thought the bats were fallin leaves!) and your snowman is adorable...loved this sketch!

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  9. Karen (TLgirl353)October 28, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    Melissa- Thank you for such a terrific sketch. I love that you shared two totally different cards, and both are fabulous!!!!

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  10. Lynn B.October 28, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    Love how different these two cards are. Great work!

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  11. Theresa MomberOctober 28, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    I'm so loving the purple bats! I always color mine black. I've got to remember to try that. Gorgeous designs! Thanks for the beautiful card that came in the mail today!!!

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  12. AnonymousOctober 29, 2011 at 1:34 AM

    Love how different each card looks from the same sketch!! Awesome!

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  13. Sue VanDeVusseOctober 29, 2011 at 3:52 AM

    Melissa, I love how you achieved 2 totally different looks with the same sketch. Great cards.

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  14. Kay SOctober 29, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    Love, love your cards, Melissa! The unique take on a Halloween card is great, and your snowman card is so cool! Love the colors you used with the snowman; non- traditional and really gorgeous.

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  15. joyOctober 29, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    Great Halloween card! I'm checking out this stamp set! and Your snowman is so sweet and love how you have framed him with the die cuts and pearls.

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  16. UnknownOctober 29, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    GREAT Halloween card, that bare branch IS perfect! and your Christmas card is lovely, I really like the colors and that background paper, looks fabulous!

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  17. scrappinmommomOctober 29, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    Two very clever cards, really like the Halloween card. Everyone loves smowmen, or at least I do.

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  18. terrieOctober 29, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Two great looking cards...
    well done

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  19. DebOctober 29, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Your cards are FABULOUS, Melissa! Love them both! The Halloween scene is beautiful, and that snowflake under the snowman is amazing. This was a fun, wonderful sketch! Thank you! xoxoxo

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  20. maryc1254October 29, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    I love the unique colors of both cards. Purple for the bats is so cool.

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  21. janice mossOctober 29, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    While I don't do Halloween, I really like the way the colors pop in the first card and your snowman is so adorable!

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  22. One Scrappy GalOctober 29, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Darling cards, both! I especially like the snowman and the treatment of his background.

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  23. AnonymousOctober 29, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    The snowman/snowflake is my fav. Very nice design.

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  24. UnknownOctober 29, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    The first cazrd is very pretty nice twist for halloween, second card is super i love snowmen.

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  25. Nana GriffinOctober 29, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Wonderful ideas!

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  26. JoanOctober 29, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    I really like both of these cards. They are both so unique. The embellishment around the snowman is so neat and like the use of somewhat non-traditionsal winter snowman colors. And the button accent on the first is beautiful.

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  27. Michele GrossOctober 29, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Awesome! Love the spookiness of the first one :) Really fun sketch, might have to give it a go!

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  28. UnknownOctober 29, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Both cards are awesome.....love the designs :)
    TFS

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  29. cardscrapperOctober 29, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    I love both cards, but the halloween card just speaks to me.

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  30. MarjOctober 29, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Those cards are awesome! Thanks for sharing.

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  31. Laraine ROctober 29, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Awesome cards!!

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  32. PriscillaOctober 29, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    These are gorgeous! Love the purple bats and the snowman in the snowflake is lovely.

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  33. RietteOctober 29, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    How nice the snowman's frame look like snow flakes!

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  34. ElizabethOctober 29, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Wow! What beautiful cards.

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  35. Judy BoydOctober 29, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Oh thank you for sharing great ways to you Nestabilities die cuts. Love your cards, especially the snowman one. Gotta scraplift that idea for using the die cuts! Thank you.

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  36. AnonymousOctober 29, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    very pretty card thanks for sharing i hope if u have time to stop by my blog thanks
    melissastampingvoila.blogspot.com

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  37. JanOctober 29, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    I'm always so amazed how you gals take one sketch & come up with such wonderful designs & idea. Both of these cards are lovely.

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  38. Shirley Ross, rockin' heARTistOctober 29, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Very lovely cards!

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  39. AnonymousOctober 29, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Very nice colors on both cards. TFS!
    Jean McGee

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  40. sweetmarieOctober 29, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Lovely cars, always inspired by these blog hops!

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  41. Brenda & IanOctober 29, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Love the off set buttons on the first one and the way the spellbinders (?) cuddles the snowman on the 2nd one.

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  42. JulieOctober 29, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Wow, I love that snowman too!! LOL Great job with both layouts.

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  43. GlamourOctober 29, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Beautiful cards, simple but elegant . Thanks for sharing

    Diane

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  44. AnonymousOctober 29, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    I loved BOTH of your cards!

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  45. Lan GrabskeOctober 29, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Wow! Never would have thought to use the branch stamp that way!

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  46. Pam DOctober 29, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Both cards are so cute. Usually not a Halloween fan but the subtlety of this is really nice. Great job, TFS!
    pdela-torre@wavecable.com

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  47. the 2 Pink LadiesOctober 29, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    I love the color combination on your snowman card. It is a great card. I like how you used ribbon on the buttons on the Halloween card.
    Hazel
    hdhall6002atsbcglobaldotnet
    www.the2pinkladies.com

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  48. NJMullinsOctober 29, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Wow! I had already commented on these lovely cards in the featured gallery. They are both amazing compositions. :)

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  49. --MarcyOctober 29, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Super ideas - love the floating leaves, and the snowman is precious!

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  50. Sharon in ArizonaOctober 29, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Oh Melissa, I LOVE these cards!!! I'm already seeing many different variations of what you've done. Thank you so much for sharing. Hugs, Sharon :o)

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  51. Miss Boo (a.k.a. jen70)October 29, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    Fab cards! Love the buttons on the first one.

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  52. Sonya van SteeOctober 29, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Wow! I just love how you used those buttons in the first card, and that snowflake "frame" holding the central image is fantastic! Great colour choices and absolutely fabulous cards!

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  53. UnknownOctober 29, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Such delightful cards. The details are amazing. These are the kind of cards I'd have trouble sending if I made them!!

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  54. KellyOctober 29, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Love them both! I love how completely different they are! That's such a cute snowman!

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  55. MargaretOctober 29, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    You are very talented! Both cards are awesome!

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  56. SharonOctober 29, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    What a striking fall card - very neat! And your snowman is adorable!

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  57. kyleeOctober 29, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    i'm not much on Halloween cards, but i definitely make an exception for you, Melissa!

    Great cards!

    kylee

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  58. alexOctober 29, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Love them both, cant believe how 2 cards from the one sketch can be so different, and so beautiful

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  59. Carolyn DisherOctober 29, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    I just love the Halloween card. Substitute birds for the bats and you could use the design any time of the year. Has an Asian look.

    Carolyn

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  60. okiedeeOctober 29, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Wow..love them both...two very different cards with same sketch. Great ideas! Thanks for sharing.

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  61. marie41837October 29, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    Both cards are great. So much talent here.

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  62. 2amscrapperOctober 29, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    both cards are great--I like the purple as a color option

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  63. Aixa M.October 29, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    Great cards! I like both your takes on the sketch!

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  64. Theresa's StudioOctober 29, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    What great cards you have made with your Sketch! Love this sketch.

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  65. Die Cut LadyOctober 29, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    You are right this is a cute snowman.Great card with snowflake under as a mat.

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  66. Chana MalkahOctober 29, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Very cretive use of the sketch! TFS

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  67. Verna AngerhoferOctober 29, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    I love your card designs using the sketch. So pretty are both of them.

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  68. patmOctober 29, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    I love the colors you used for your snowman card.....great job.

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  69. JoanOctober 29, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Love both cards especially the bat card because I was trying to figure out how to put a white moon on white paper....easy....make a yellow one like you did. Now why didn't I think of that :-)TFS!!!

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  70. VestaOctober 29, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    I love the way everyone used different embellishments. Very creative and gives me ideas to use my stash.

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  71. ElfieOctober 29, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    I love your Snowman. Makes me remember my childhood. Snowman always make nice Christmas Cards, even if there is no snow like Texas. Thanks for sharing.

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  72. jazy1mOctober 29, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Love both of your cards. My favorite would be the snowman. Love it. Thanks for sharing.

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  73. LoveSnailMailOctober 29, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Love the framing of the snowman in a snowflake. It has been snowing here all day. Last time it did that in the Northern VA area in October was 1976! Burrrrrrr....

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  74. LORRAINE pOctober 29, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Love the Halloween card. Great design.

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  75. pattiOctober 29, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Very nice and each so different...gets me in the mood to start my christmas cards!

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  76. AnonymousOctober 29, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Both designs are dazzling!
    x0x
    lizabeth

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  77. GoldaOctober 29, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Those are both wonderful cards. I love the colors you used on the Halloween card.

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  78. jean w.October 29, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Love the snowman card the most!

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  79. AnonymousOctober 29, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    Cute cards, so talented

    Ruth

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  80. CraftyJoOctober 29, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    Two gorgeous cards! I wasn't too sure about that branch when I saw the stamp set but you've used it to very great effect, I can now see further potential.

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  81. Jackie W.October 29, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Love both of these. That snowman is adorable, to be sure. Great job!

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  82. KarryOctober 29, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    Both your cards are adorable, i especially like the Halloween card.

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  83. Mary AnnOctober 29, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    I LOVE the Halloween card so much. The colors are just beautiful. The Christmas card is pretty and whimsical!

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  84. SharonOctober 29, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Wow what a beautiful and original halloween card and I love your snowman..I bought this set so thanks for the inspiration!

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  85. CocodifreOctober 29, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    These are all beautiful, but my favorite is the blue with the bats!
    Love it love it love it!

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  86. margaretOctober 29, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    I adore your cards. I too like snowmen and use a lot for winter cards. I like the first one also - using the blue very nice

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  87. AnonymousOctober 29, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    I love the colors on both of the cards! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  88. OlenaOctober 29, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Gorgeous! Love the colors and the papers you used! Great job! Olena

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  89. Barbara BryantOctober 29, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    Im learning so much form these blog hops your cards are beautiful.

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  90. cardscookiecarrotcakeOctober 29, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Both cards are stunning, but I especially like the snowman card. The glitter make it look so frosty.

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  91. RuthAnnOctober 29, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    These are both beautiful card, thanks for sharing. RuthAnn

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  92. Life Full of SunflowersOctober 29, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    great sketch Melissa !! I just love how you used them too - the Halloween card is just wonderful with the purple and black and I love the papers you used with the snowman (he is too cute).

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  93. maryOctober 29, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Good combination, would never have thought of using the brown and blue together....but it works! Love it..!

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  94. EvelynOctober 29, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Those are great cards. I love what you've done with the sketch.

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  95. CraftyTravelFrogOctober 29, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Both cards are so different and so neat! Thanks for great ideas!

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  96. DeeOctober 29, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Your Halloween card's colors were perfect for the effect you wanted, and I was surprised by the color combinations for your Christmas card--but I like it, too! Nice.

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  97. PamOctober 29, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    WOW the halloween card is so very cute. a marvelous take on the sketch.

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  98. LindaOctober 29, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Love the bats. Would never have thought to do bats in purple. Great visual balance.

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  99. kim.scrapperOctober 29, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Both cards are cute but the snowman one is my favorite, great job and tfs

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  100. ScrapacatOctober 29, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Both are wonderful, but I really really am in LOVE with that snowman card. Gorgeous!
    ~ky

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  101. TheresaOctober 29, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Keep em coming love them both

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  102. cosieOctober 29, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Soooo....different but both are gorgeous. A very versatile sketch.

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  103. JourneyGirlOctober 29, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    I'm in love with the blue card. Thanks for the eye candy!

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  104. AnonymousOctober 29, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    I love both of your cards. Hard to believe that we will all be making Christmas cards soon!

    Joan

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  105. UnknownOctober 30, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    Beautiful cards, love the PP in botha and that lovely purple, great combo, and that snowman card is too cute!!
    Love them both,
    Thanks
    Donna

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  106. Joyce ErbOctober 30, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    gorgeous cards and both so different

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  107. HonortemOctober 30, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    Beautiful cards! Love the snowman- although the east coast may disagree right now!

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  108. Terri JOctober 30, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Love the Halloween card, so spooky! And I like how the focal image frame is a snowflake, so "cool."

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  109. Barbara ColbertOctober 30, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Great cards...both of them!!!

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  110. crotnemOctober 30, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Both are just awesome!

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  111. HandmadebyRhondaOctober 30, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Very pretty cards. Love the snowman! Tfs
    *Rhonda*

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  112. BarbaraOctober 30, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Nice color combo for the halloween card. Different! Both of the cards are neat!

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  113. YvonneOctober 30, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Love both cards. Both are so neat.

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  114. BarbOctober 30, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Halloween card is cute but I love that snowman car. WHEW!

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  115. LageneOctober 30, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Beautiful cards!!!!

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  116. stampqueenOctober 30, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Awesome cards!!!! I love the snowman one best though!!! I love how you framed the snowman!!!

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  117. ArleneOctober 30, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Love both of your cards . Thanks for sharing.

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  118. Lisa in LincolnOctober 30, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    These holiday cards are super, super cute!

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  119. MichelleOctober 30, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    both card are fabulous but because I am a lover of snowmans...that one is definitely my favorite!

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  120. SueBOctober 30, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Great cards, both, but I especially love the H'ween one w the layered ribbon - and you happened to use my fav color too! Thanx for the inspiration and blog candy opp!

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  121. Betty NevilleOctober 30, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    These are awesome Melissa! Love your fall/Halloween scene, and that snowman card is beautifully done!
    Thanks for another great sketch!

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  122. Kris in AlaskaOctober 30, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    So fun and pretty! TFS!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  123. GwenOctober 31, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    Both cards are great !!!

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  124. Mary StrauserOctober 31, 2011 at 4:42 AM

    Both cards are awesome.
    thanks for the inspiration

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  125. The T-Shirt & Tole ShopOctober 31, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    both are great. thanks for sharing

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  126. Sue DOctober 31, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Great cards--love the snowman.

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  127. OneofakindOctober 31, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Both the cards are great. Bats published today were perfect for a Happy Halloween.

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  128. Judy AverillOctober 31, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Loved both cards--thanks for sharing.

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  129. LoriOctober 31, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    Both are fabulous Melissa!!!

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  130. mermaid feniciaNovember 1, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    That's a very nice card ^_^

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  131. bbsox55November 1, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    I love purple and snowmen. I smiled all the way through your post!

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  132. CarolinaNovember 2, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    Such darlin' takes on the sketch - of course love the Halloween themed one, the purple just pops!

    The snowman one is just beyond gorgeous! Love how you framed it, it really pops!

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