Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Happy birthday, Gina!


Let's Party!  All of you who are visiting are invited to party with us by hopping along with our design team...starting with Cammie! Each designer is bringing a birthday card and a virtual party item for the celebration!  I am bringing some flowers for the table and plates/utensils so we can eat cake!  Isn't it appropriate that for girls who LOVE papercrafting, this place setting is totally paper?!

How about someone taking home a party favor? If you head on over to Gina's Blog and leave her some birthday love, you might be one of TWO lucky people to receive a FREE stamp set!

I love celebrating holidays, but to me, no day is more special than your very own birthday!  You're the only you there is, and the day God chose for you to make your entrance into His world is special indeed and worth celebrating in a big way every single year!

Gina, Happy Birthday!  It is a privilege to be invited to your party and to be able to wish you the happiest birthday ever!  May today be filled with friends, fun, laughter and warm birthday wishes.  You are such a blessing to me and to so many in the world of stamping.  I'm hoping that this summer I'll be able to actually meet you IRL and give you a big belated birthday hug!

My card is made with grass green and ocean mist Pure Luxury card stock and Basic Grey Marjolaine designer paper, which I *think* is one of Gina's current favorite color combos!  The flowers are from Asela's set, Flowers for Daisy; they were stamped with Memento ink and colored with Copic markers.  Their centers are given texture with sage ultrafine Flower Soft and their petals a little sparkle with a Copic Spica glitter pen.  All of the paper edges were inked with Tim Holtz tea dye distress ink.  I also inked the ribbon before tying the bow with the Bow Easy.  The layout is based upon this week's StampTV sketch spotlight, although I changed the oval to a rectangle to fit my choice of images.  The birthday sentiment inside is from Floral Wreath, and I'm wishing it for you, Gina!  :)  Happy Birthday!  May all your wishes come true!

You're visiting Emily next!  Have fun!
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  1. Cat TidwellFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    Oh so awesome Deb!

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  2. Theresa MomberFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    Wowza, Deb! This is so beautiful. Love that paper.

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  3. LynetteFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Beautiful, beautiful card, Deb! What a fun party!

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  4. Gina K.February 8, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Oh Deb, that card is to die for beautiful. And the place setting is just perfect! Now I want cake! LOL! Thank you so much. I am looking very forward to that hug in Chicago! XOXOXO

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  5. SusieFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    LOVE your card.
    I love Gina K and will have to be sure to tell her Happy Birthday.
    Susie
    susies@twcny.rr.com

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  6. TinaFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    OMGosh... LOVE the place setting!!! How fab that you found that!!! Your card is sooo pretty!! Perfect for any table!!

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  7. Sharon LynnFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Oh, my goodness, what a beautiful card. I love the paper and the color combination is so pretty. And the place setting is just perfect!

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  8. LaurieFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Lovely card.

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  9. Karen (TLgirl353)February 8, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Deb- The flowers are gorgeous- glad you were invited to the party and shared your creation!

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  10. BAHGLFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    A Cyber Birthday Party!! How fun is this!!
    Beautiful card!

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  11. Patti JFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Wow, Deb! The flowers are beautiful! Love your gorgeous card! Thanks so much for doing this for Gina!

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  12. connieFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Beautiful card. Love the place setting.

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  13. Carole MillerFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Beautiful card.

    Carole Miller

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  14. ChrisdFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    What a lovely card and those flowers really are perfect for the party.

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  15. UnknownFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    This is a great party and your card is so rich looking, Gina sure is lucky to get all these lovely cards!!!

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  16. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Love the background paper and the flowers look so soft and delicate, thank you for sharing your work. jman4@comcast.net

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  17. Denise ~ Paper PonderingsFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Beautiful card. Love everything about it!

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  18. Carla S.February 8, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Gorgeous card for Gina, Deb! I love the papers you used! The place setting is so cool!

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  19. Estelle from Hernando, MSFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Beautiful card! So like Gina.........I'm sure she will love it!

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  20. SueFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Beautiful card.

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  21. rakosturikFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Great card. I'm enjoying the party.

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  22. Lee February 8, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    A truly beautiful bouquet Deb!!!! And what a cool papercrafted setting!! How fun!!

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  23. Lindsay M.February 8, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Gorgeous card!!! WOW!!! I love it!!! Great use of colours!!! Amazing!!

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  24. JaneenFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    It's so wonderful to read all the lovely comments about working with Gina. She is as nice in person as she is on "stage" I'm glad you all appreciate her as she does you!

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  25. Terri Trotter EarleyFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Fun card.

    It's a good life!
    Terri E.

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  26. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Beautiful card, inside and out.
    Gina, Wishing U a Very Happy Birthday.
    The More Candles,
    The Bigger the Wish!

    ColleenB.

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  27. MiesjeFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    What a great card! Love the table setting too.

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  28. DebraMFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    What a beautiful card for a very beautiful lady.

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  29. LynneFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    A wonderful card with great colors. I, too, like to put my sentiments on the inside. Gina does so much for all of us.

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  30. Melody (lacyquilter)February 8, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Love, love your card.

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  31. lisa808February 8, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Gorgeous card!

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  32. Darlene February 8, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    LOVE the place setting and your card is gorgeous! What an awesome Birthday Surprise for Gina!!

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  33. Nana GriffinFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Awesome !

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  34. Carolyn KingFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    FABULOUS card Deb....stunning! Love your paper place setting too...too cool!

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  35. MelanieFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    gorgeous card Deb and what a sweet, sweet post!

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  36. Paula LairdFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    So pretty and wow, the inside is as nice as the outside!

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  37. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Wow, beautiful card. Nice of y'all to surprise Gina this way. Love all the inspiration I get from all you gals.
    granmaknit@aol.com

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  38. Carmen O.February 8, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    OMGosh what a beautiful card! I love the colors and flowers are always a fave. Beautifully done!

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  39. StephanieFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Beautiful card!

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  40. Carol AFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Another beautiful card!

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  41. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Daisey Daisey love 'em! Beautiful card! Happy Happy to GK!! I hope she has finger foods if she needs to eat with that place-setting!!!

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  42. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Lovely Card!!

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  43. Sue VanDeVusseFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Love your place setting and such beautiful flowers to place on the table!

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  44. BarbFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    stunning card!

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  45. SherryFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous both inside and out.

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  46. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    So very pretty!

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  47. GraceFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Wow Deb! This is gorgeous!!! You picked the perfect dp for this image and colored it to perfection! What a fun party!!! Happy Birthday Gina!!!

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  48. Dee in OklahomaFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Beautiful card..love the color combo...she will love it.

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  49. Rosalien ZwackhalenFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Awesome!! i love the colours and this stamps, it really looks so beautiful. Great job.

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  50. Michelle WoernerFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Oh this card is very beautiful!! Gina will love it!

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  51. JennFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Beautiful card, I love the color combo, I never would have thought of that! and your comment on birthdays being special was beautiful!

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  52. Nana DonnaFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Very nice flower card and place setting. I am so glad I was invited to Gina's party
    http://nanadonnascarddreams.blogspot.com/

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  53. terriavidreader (IN-USA)February 8, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Very pretty card (love the flowers) and love that place setting too!

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  54. CarolFebruary 8, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Ohhhhhhhh ... I love this lovely card ... and the place setting in paper is so PERFECT too!

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY GINA!

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  55. JudyFebruary 8, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Your coloring is fabulous!! TFS By the way, I'll help clean-up the dishes!!

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  56. Jackie W.February 8, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Very nice. I just love the daisys. Like the placesetting, too. No dishes to wash!

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  57. terrieFebruary 8, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    I just love the color blue and your card is awesome....well done
    zullu26@aol.com

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  58. BonnieFebruary 8, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    A very beautiful card! The colors are outstanding! I have subscribed to your blog.

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  59. BarbFebruary 8, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    very lovely.

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  60. MaryFebruary 8, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Beautiful rich colors, a very, very classy Birthday card....

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  61. MarshaFebruary 8, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Love it. Perfect DP with your daisies.

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  62. LindaFebruary 8, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Gorgeous Card, thanks so much for sharing.

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  63. Jacqueline SmithFebruary 8, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Awesome card for Gina

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  64. jazy1mFebruary 8, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    What a thoughtful idea. You are the best. Gina is a very lucky lady to have all of you in her life.Love the paper and your card.

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  65. Barbara ColbertFebruary 8, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Lovely flower decos!!!!! Nice paper and coloring!

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  66. RitaFebruary 8, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Love your card inside & out!

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  67. LoriFebruary 8, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Beautiful card. Love the colors!

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  68. Nana CrysFebruary 8, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Such a divine card - and those colors -oooh, la, la. If I were Gina (I wish I had her talent)I would surely love this card and also your wonderful words.

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  69. Robin's Crafting CreationsFebruary 8, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    very pretty
    rcz28@aol.com

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  70. BonnieFebruary 8, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Wow! Love the designer paper, may have to go shopping a bit... Happy Birthday Gina

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  71. JanaFebruary 8, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Beautiful card. This blog hop has been amazing!

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  72. Pat JandacekFebruary 8, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    A beautiful card made by a beautiful lady for a beautiful lady - can't get any better than that!!

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  73. lady Anne HowardFebruary 8, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Gorgeous card...

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  74. Giovana February 8, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    So elegant and beautiful!

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  75. Luv 2 CreateFebruary 8, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Love the table flowers Deb and that place setting is fabulous. Where did it come from? Just love it. Great job.
    Marcie

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  76. PatFebruary 8, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Wonderful card!

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  77. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Beautiful card! love the paper place setting! RosieG(gramig05)

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  78. StephanieFebruary 8, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    What a beautiful card! I love the rich colors.

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  79. slbt17February 8, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    what fun!
    Sandra ltb

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  80. Vicki DutcherFebruary 8, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    Fabulous card and place setting!!

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  81. Crafty Math ChickFebruary 8, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    LOL, lovely flowers and table setting for the party Deb. Your card is very pretty too. Gina is lucky to have so many great friends who care about her so much.

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  82. Laraine RFebruary 8, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    Very pretty card!!

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  83. Billie DeeFebruary 8, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    Very lovely. Unusual color choices.

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  84. SueFebruary 8, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    A beautiful card.

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  85. Tammy MurphyFebruary 8, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    Rich colors~ this is a very pretty card~ Happy birthday Gina.

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  86. UnknownFebruary 8, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Beautiful card... the colors are great together.

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  87. AnitaFebruary 8, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Stunning card!

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  88. GoldaFebruary 8, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    Gorgeous place setting and perfect as paper! Beautiful card!

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  89. Elena CFebruary 8, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    I LOVE what you girls are doing AND I LOVE the colors you used... so RICH!!!

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  90. Connie CFebruary 8, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Deb, the card is incredible! Love the way you selected dp and image that go together so perfectly. You gals on the DT are fabulous to do this virtual party!!

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  91. Sharon PeeleFebruary 8, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    How cute, love your plates/utensils setting!! But your card is gorgeous and I love the inside, it is just as beautiful as the front!!!

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  92. Verna AngerhoferFebruary 8, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    What a great birthday card for Gina. Great color choices.

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  93. Stacy O'DellFebruary 8, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Very nice card, and classic colors! I also love the matching inside, so wonderful!

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  94. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Very elegant card!

    Val

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  95. Judy McMullenFebruary 8, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Wow! What flowers and table setting for Gina's birthday!! I would love to receive this gorgeous card. Happy Birthday, Gina!!!

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  96. UnknownFebruary 8, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Deb your card is so pretty and I just LOVE the colors you used.....well done!

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  97. Cindy LouFebruary 8, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    This card is breath taking! I love the colors, stamping, just everything, it is simply the most! TFS!

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  98. PatSFebruary 8, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Beautiful card. Love the browns and blues. You did a great job coloring!

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  99. Mary Anne / MA54KFebruary 8, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Beautiful choice of papers, colors, and one o my very favorite stamps!

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  100. Lynne in NIFebruary 8, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Oh what a beautiful card, your flowers are gorgeous!

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  101. St. Petersburg CutUp (Veronika)February 8, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    These would look good on any table and great on mine lol! great job!

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  102. SusanFebruary 8, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    Your place setting and floral arrangement look perfect for Gina's birthday party!

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  103. DebbieFebruary 8, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    The card is so pretty! Love the colors and paper!

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  104. Ashley NewellFebruary 8, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    This is GORGEOUS!

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  105. Gayle C.February 8, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    Beautiful flowers and what a lovely place setting for the woman of the hour.

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  106. CheriFebruary 8, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Totally, "Deb elegant"! Gorgeous.

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  107. sandyhFebruary 8, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    what a beautiful card! i love the dp and the card is so elegant!
    sandyh
    sandyha at comcast dot net

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  108. joyFebruary 8, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Totally wonderful colors - outside and inside! -- I love the paper place setting.

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  109. Janet February 8, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    What a lovely card! I am sure that Gina will love it. :D

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  110. Theresa's StudioFebruary 8, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    Lovely card! Great way to celebrate Gina's birthday

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  111. RosellaFebruary 8, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Another fantastic card for Gina!

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  112. Becky JoFebruary 8, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    WOW! I really love this card. My favorite colors and flowers. It's just beautiful. T4S Hugs!!

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  113. Sue DFebruary 8, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Great place setting!! Beautiful card--great coloring.

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  114. DarlaFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    Love your card. Loving the blues. Happy Birthday to Gina.

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  115. Suzanne J DeanFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    This is just beautiful Deb--the papers and colors are gorgeous. You did a fabulous job on this and that paper place setting is so much fun ;)
    PS--it may be gray in FL but I BET it's much warmer than here, lol!

    hugz,
    Suzanne

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  116. Georgia EhrmannFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    there's nothing like beautiful flowers to grace the party table! Thank you ! I love everything about this party!

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  117. SandyFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Thought I recognized that sketch! You did a great job on the card!! I just know Gina will love it and the paper place setting. But....how you gonna eat the cake and other goodies?????

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  118. NeeseyFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Great place settings. I am already for cake by the beachfront house. Gina will love your card as I do. Party on....

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  119. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Excellent card, luv the daisies!! I'm ready for cake at your place setting. :)

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  120. JulieFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    pretty color combination
    kattfiveinfo at gmail dot com

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  121. cdjcape521February 8, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    I'll wash the dishes, LOL!

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  122. Paulette SFebruary 9, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    Deb, Your floral card is beautiful inside and out. Happy Bday GinaK!! =D

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  123. JessicaKFebruary 9, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    Ahh, that "place setting" is fantastic, and that floral card is so beautiful. Love how much care you took for the cardfront and inside.

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  124. KelleyFebruary 9, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    Your flowers are wonderful! And I want your placesetting!

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  125. Kris in AlaskaFebruary 9, 2011 at 3:29 AM

    A lovely job on the flowers and the whole card! TFS!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  126. Cathy P in AZFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    What a pretty color combo on this card! Happy happy birthday Gina!

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  127. Bev GerardFebruary 9, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Deb, this card is beautiful! I've always been partial to florals, and your vase of blossoms is truly lovely!

    ~Bev

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  128. Helen F.February 9, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Deb your card is gorgeous inside and out! Love the color combo and sweet flowers image.

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  129. Deebi27February 9, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    Deb, your DP is AWESOME and reflect your flower colors sooo perfectly. (the joy of Copics) Great work was done here!

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