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Friday, July 13, 2012

July CSS Alumni Blog Hop

Tonight I am joining some of my friends from the StampTV Center Stage team for a sketch challenge.  
You should have arrived at my blog from Linda Payne's awesome blog, if not you can go back to StampTV and start from the beginning.

 I created my card using the yummy Sweet Strawberries set from Theresa Momber.  The adorable print papers are from the GKD Berries and Vines paper pack.  The solid cardstocks are from the GKD Pure Luxury line.

Make sure to leave a comment as you hop along because on Tuesday morning (July 17), we will randomly choose one of the comments from all the blogs and that person will receive a huge grab bag of fabulous Gina K. Designs Stamps!

I won't keep you as there is more amazing creations for you to see, so head on over to Miesje Flach's wonderful blog for another bit of eye candy.


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123 comments:

  1. joyJuly 13, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    I love the strawberry paper and the way you have popped up the strawberries - wonderful coloring!

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  2. Kay SJuly 13, 2012 at 7:40 PM

    Love that strawberry stamp set, and your coloring makes the strawberries look good enough to eat. Thanks for the great sketch. You really showcased it!

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  3. Rosy NewlunJuly 13, 2012 at 10:51 PM

    I <3 these strawberries all over the card!!!!

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  4. Angela ShieldsJuly 13, 2012 at 10:53 PM

    I have this stamp set and I love it so much!! Your card turned out so cute and the sketch is genius!!

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  5. CarolinaJuly 14, 2012 at 1:01 AM

    Well not only did you triumph with the sketch but your card is just stunning! Love the bit of sparkle you added to the leaves, just the perfect touch!

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  6. OlgaJuly 14, 2012 at 1:07 AM

    Such a yammy card!

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  7. rossi73July 14, 2012 at 4:47 AM

    Great sketch...and your cards is so perfect everything just comes together so well!

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  8. SheilaJuly 14, 2012 at 4:58 AM

    The strawberries look good enough to eat. Such a cute card. Thanks for sharing.

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  9. Vicki DutcherJuly 14, 2012 at 6:03 AM

    Killer sketch Melissa! The girls and you have rocked it out! Love the popped up leaves and stuff -- looks fabulous

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  10. CheriJuly 14, 2012 at 6:06 AM

    Love'n these yummy berries, Melissa and the green/red layers are such a perfect combination here. Thanks so much for this GREAT sketch!

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  11. FeyrenJuly 14, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    I love the depth you have given to this card. It really makes the strawberries pop!

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  12. LynneJuly 14, 2012 at 7:37 AM

    Beautiful. I think this is my fav card of this blog.

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  13. stampqueenJuly 14, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    What a yummy card - love the strawberries!!

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  14. PamJuly 14, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    Great use of strawberry paper. I have some and love it! Beautiful card!

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  15. PamJuly 14, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    Those strawberries look ripe and ready for eating. Beautiful card that anyone would be happy to receive.

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  16. Bonnie32002July 14, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    Those berries make my mouth water they look soooo good!

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  17. AnonymousJuly 14, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    Lovely card.
    Now I'm hungry for you know what.
    mary l.

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  18. JanJuly 14, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    Great card; love strawberries and you did a great job on them.

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  19. KellyWJuly 14, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    Great card!!

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  20. RobinJuly 14, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    So cute! Makes me want some fruit!

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  21. windinstarsranchJuly 14, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    This is such a pretty card. Inspirational!

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  22. Debbie BradfordJuly 14, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    Beautiful! Real art shown.

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  23. JulieJuly 14, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    Beautiful. Your card is making me hungry for strawberries. :)

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  24. NellieJuly 14, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    Love it, Love it!!!

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  25. Judy BoydJuly 14, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    Your card makes me hungry for some fresh strawberries! Love it.

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  26. AnonymousJuly 14, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    such a cheerful card. Love the strawberries. They look good enoughtto eat

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  27. Samantha HackerJuly 14, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    Great Card! :D

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  28. BeckyJuly 14, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    Delicious card, wonderful colors.

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  29. jean w.July 14, 2012 at 10:01 AM

    Love your strawberries and the whole set up of the card! Got to try this!

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  30. JenniferJuly 14, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    Delicious and beautiful!

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  31. --MarcyJuly 14, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    Fun sketch! Glad for the hop though, because when I saw it at first I thought it was complicated, and it's not!

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  32. Phyllis SJuly 14, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    Love the card and especially the strawberry paper and stamp! It says summer all over it! Love the card sketch and will copy it for sure! Thanks.

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  33. UnknownJuly 14, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    I just ordered this stamp set and paper... along with about 35 other things I love this card, and I cant wait to get my stuff.

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  34. verna garrisonJuly 14, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    LOVE YOUR CARD I AM 82yrs YOUNG AND COPY OTHERS IDEAS..SO I WILL BE GETTING THIS STAMP SET FOR SURE...
    THANKS..

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  35. nannapatJuly 14, 2012 at 10:38 AM

    Wow! What an amazing card - those strawberries look ready for a splash of ice cream! Pat x

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  36. ConniecrafterJuly 14, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    very pretty, like how you tied the bow at the stems!

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  37. EvelynJuly 14, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    Melissa, great sketch, and, as you've probably noticed, makes up very well into lots of different looking cards. Vey successful.

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  38. UnknownJuly 14, 2012 at 11:01 AM

    This card makes me want to go buy strawberries. Very summery. Love the bright colors.

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  39. AnonymousJuly 14, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    nothing says summer like ripe straweberries!
    Thanks
    Holy

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  40. KraftyKimJuly 14, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    Love these images. Very summery and right in season here in France!

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  41. AnonymousJuly 14, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    Very colorful and bright.. Beautiful....

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  42. JessicaJuly 14, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    Only thing I can say is YUMMY

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  43. Marsha FJuly 14, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    I love that stamp set and paper!

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  44. Penny ReedJuly 14, 2012 at 11:26 AM

    Your sketch is so fun and I love how everyone else took it and ran with it in so many different directions! Great Job!

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  45. Brenda Spa GalJuly 14, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    Love the strawberries! Thanks for sharing!

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  46. shensenJuly 14, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    Looks good enough to eat!

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  47. AnonymousJuly 14, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    From Angela

    Melissa, this is my favorite. The sketch, stamps and coloring are magnificant. I'm going to have to go work on some things and order some things due to your talent. :)

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  48. Verna AngerhoferJuly 14, 2012 at 11:45 AM

    Great sketch and your card you created is just scrumptious looking. I always have loved strawberries and they look delicious the way you colored them.

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  49. AnonymousJuly 14, 2012 at 11:56 AM

    This was a fun sketch. And your card is fabulous.
    Jean McGee

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  50. Judy ScottJuly 14, 2012 at 11:57 AM

    Soo cute

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  51. BarbaraJuly 14, 2012 at 12:13 PM

    Wonderful sketch and beautiful card Melissa.

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  52. MelanieJuly 14, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    Gorgeous card and sketch, Melissa! Love those colored berries!

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  53. dj1952July 14, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    I just love your card. Using the background paper with the strawberries was ingenious. Love the sketch, too. hugs, dj1952

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  54. Holly HickmanJuly 14, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    Very cheerful card...the strawberries look good enough to eat!

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  55. UnknownJuly 14, 2012 at 12:40 PM

    Really great coloring! Love your card:)

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  56. Kathy BosiJuly 14, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    What can I say, it's my favorite so far. Love it!

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  57. SandiJuly 14, 2012 at 12:49 PM

    Melissa your card is just delightful and the strawberries look good enough to eat!

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  58. Aunt FranJuly 14, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    This is a gorgeous card. I love this sketch design and can't wait to try it.

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  59. rakosturikJuly 14, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    Love the strawberries.

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  60. Pat SmithJuly 14, 2012 at 1:20 PM

    Melissa, your strawberries put those in my garden to shame -- they're so REAL! Yummy card.

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  61. gobluektb05July 14, 2012 at 1:53 PM

    Ah, so you're the creator of the strawberry card. Very nice! Love the colors. Makes me crave strawberries. A great summer time card.

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  62. Diana E.July 14, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    You could almost eat those luscious strawberries...such a neat card !

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  63. Judy WoodlandJuly 14, 2012 at 2:12 PM

    Those strawberries are making my mouth water!!! Beautiful card and great sketch. Love everything about it.

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  64. MissyJuly 14, 2012 at 2:16 PM

    Melissa,
    Your strawberries look so real. I still have some on a plant that look just like this. Great job.

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  65. AnonymousJuly 14, 2012 at 3:37 PM

    i just happened to be munching strwberries!! they don't look as great as yours.

    eileen me_ei_r@yahoo.com

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  66. LageneJuly 14, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    Gorgeous card & a great sketch!

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  67. VickiJuly 14, 2012 at 3:58 PM

    LOve this card. I really like how the paper matches perfectly. I like the dimensional use of leaves.

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  68. Terri SJuly 14, 2012 at 4:12 PM

    What a wonderful summer card..makes my mouth water looking at your beautiful berries. Great sketch!!!

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  69. Doris W.July 14, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    Love your sketch! I love this strawberry stamp set and paper! Its so summery.

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  70. BrendaJuly 14, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    Beautiful card Melissa!!! those berries look good enough to eat!!! Wonderful sketch, I loved working with this one.

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  71. elizabethJuly 14, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    Beautiful card. You used one of my most used Gina K. stamp sets and favorite patterned papers so far.

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  72. joannJuly 14, 2012 at 5:19 PM

    love all the colors you used.
    jossie38

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  73. BeaJuly 14, 2012 at 5:25 PM

    Love the strawberries-great card!

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  74. Laura SmithJuly 14, 2012 at 5:28 PM

    Such a fun vibrant card! Who doesn't love strawberries? This card made me smile and look at every inch of the wonderful design. I can't wait to try this one out! Thanks for sharing Laura Smith

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  75. Payne Holler CardsJuly 14, 2012 at 6:00 PM

    I love this! Taking time to piece was so worth it....strawberries are luscious (-:

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  76. redwasher1July 14, 2012 at 6:14 PM

    Fabulous sketch and your card is stunning!!!

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  77. AnonymousJuly 14, 2012 at 6:35 PM

    good enough to eat!!

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  78. HeatherJuly 14, 2012 at 6:50 PM

    Beautiful coloring and matching of focal image with designer paper.

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  79. Sue DJuly 14, 2012 at 6:52 PM

    This is a great sketch and love the strawberry card.

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  80. MamaJuly 14, 2012 at 6:52 PM

    Very juicy!

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  81. Kathryn AJuly 14, 2012 at 7:31 PM

    Yum! Love the coordinating design and papers. This sketch is really great--all the cards using this sketch are fantastic!

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  82. Connie LudgateJuly 14, 2012 at 7:33 PM

    This is my favorite card. Simply beautiful.

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  83. Pat JandacekJuly 14, 2012 at 7:36 PM

    You provided a fabulous sketch and beautiful card, too! Your strawberries look luscious. I'm enjoying the hop and the cards you've inspired. TFS

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  84. zehraJuly 14, 2012 at 7:40 PM

    This is gorgeous, love the strawberries, the Olof, the background paper, amazing mix. Love it

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  85. DeeJuly 14, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    I love those strawberry stamps! Your card could be used for almost any occasion--so cheery and colorful!

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  86. DeeJuly 14, 2012 at 7:51 PM

    I'm enjoying the ways the strawberry stamp set is being used. Your card could be used for almost any occasion. aThe way you colored the berries they look good enough to eat!

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  87. AnonymousJuly 14, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    Beautiful card

    Blessings,
    Kat

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  88. JoniJuly 14, 2012 at 8:36 PM

    I love the strawberry theme and everything you did with it. Great job.

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  89. Rosa M. VasquezJuly 14, 2012 at 8:49 PM

    What a delicious mix of colors! Makes my mouth water!

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  90. NJMullinsJuly 14, 2012 at 10:47 PM

    Gorgeous card!

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  91. Kris in AlaskaJuly 14, 2012 at 11:19 PM

    Yummy card! I picked some strawberries in my garden today! Sweeeeet!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  92. CatherineMJuly 15, 2012 at 2:57 AM

    Gorgeous card! the strawberries looks good enough to eat!

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  93. AnonymousJuly 15, 2012 at 6:30 AM

    Love the DP and your colouring. So pretty.

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  94. SoniaJuly 15, 2012 at 6:35 AM

    Such a a yummy card! I really love the Berries and Vine paper. You definitely hit it out of the park with this card!

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  95. GoldaJuly 15, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    The sketch is such a fun one and your card is very sweet. Makes me want to go out and get some strawberries. Enjoy your day!

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  96. Judy HallJuly 15, 2012 at 8:02 AM

    This cArd is just plain delicious!

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  97. SharonJuly 15, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    So pretty! and such a great sketch to work with!

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  98. UnknownJuly 15, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    GREAT sketch, your card is fantastic! I LOVE that set and the papers and am happy to be a proud owner as well! :)

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  99. Joyce T.July 15, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    lovely sketch and the strawberries look yummy

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  100. AnonymousJuly 15, 2012 at 12:21 PM

    I love your card! OMG, those strawberries just come to life! I like that you gave some dimension by putting the leaves up on pop dots and your color choices for those blues are fabulous against the rich reds of the strawberries! You gals are so darn talented! TFS!
    Hugs,
    Beth P

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  101. sghayJuly 15, 2012 at 1:11 PM

    Such a pretty card..you did a great job.

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  102. Bonnie "Sam" GarrettJuly 15, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    Nothing says summer like strawberries! Your card is so fab! Love the color choices and how you popped the leaves up. Thanks so much for sharing here and for all you do.

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  103. SharriJuly 15, 2012 at 3:20 PM

    Gorgeous card Melissa! Those strawberries look so yummy and you are tempting me with that pattern paper! I have been trying to use up the ton that I have before buying new.
    Thank you so much for providing us with that fun sketch this month!

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  104. SandyKJuly 15, 2012 at 3:29 PM

    Beautiful card, great choice of papers, coloring, and popping up strawberries

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  105. Anne K BiesterfeldJuly 15, 2012 at 4:21 PM

    Great card. Looks yummy.

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  106. Nana GriffinJuly 15, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    Love your card!

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  107. UnknownJuly 15, 2012 at 6:15 PM

    You really know your stuff when it comes to an eye-catching presentation! I love strawberries and I just might have to get some at the store now. Thanks for the sketch too!

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  108. MiesjeJuly 15, 2012 at 6:28 PM

    I loved this sketch! Great card too - the strawberries look delish!

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  109. Indy's DesignsJuly 15, 2012 at 6:43 PM

    What a yummy card with those beautiful steawberries.

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  110. LorettaJuly 15, 2012 at 8:30 PM

    Love the strawberry card, must make one.

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  111. UnknownJuly 15, 2012 at 8:38 PM

    Very appealing card. Deliciously created. Eye catching colors! Thank you.

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  112. LorettaJuly 15, 2012 at 8:45 PM

    love the strawberries, look fine enough to eat the card is very pretty,TFS

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  113. Betty NevilleJuly 15, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    So beautiful, Melissa! Love your fabulous coloring, and the wonderful dimension! Thank you for the great sketch!

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  114. MarshaJuly 15, 2012 at 10:10 PM

    Love your card. Beautiful BG paper to go with the image. Beautifully colored.

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  115. ddladyJuly 15, 2012 at 11:41 PM

    Melissa, you did a beautiful job with the strawberries. I love the way the leaves, etc. pop out. The strawberries look good enough to eat!

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  116. GayleJuly 16, 2012 at 5:30 AM

    Wonderful sketch design for a very yummy card.

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  117. JanJuly 16, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    I really love this card. I love Strawberries, and this card makes them almost look real.

    Great job

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  118. Roselass55July 16, 2012 at 11:01 AM

    This is so gorgeous, the strawberries look so realistic, you just want to pick them. Such a simple sketch but such wonderful variations. TFS

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  119. Pattie J.July 16, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    gorgeous delicious strawberries, and wonderful layout to express that feeling...good job.

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  120. mtscrapgalJuly 16, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    Those strawberries look good enough to eat. Thanks, Melissa for the great sketch.

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  121. LindaJuly 16, 2012 at 3:14 PM

    This card is so yummy you could eat the strawberries. Great job! thanks for sharing your idea.

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  122. Katherine K :)July 16, 2012 at 7:33 PM

    Great sketch and gorgeous card! I love these strawberries and the designer paper is just perfect. TFS!

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  123. DC DESIGNJuly 17, 2012 at 4:30 AM

    What a beautiful card, can't wait to hop along.

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