Friday, March 18, 2011

Gina K's March Release!


Welcome to Day 1 of Gina K's March Release! We're doing things a bit differently this month!  Usually we spend a few days previewing stamps before the release, but we partied last night for StampTV's 2nd anniversary, so everything you see over the next few days is already "live" and available in the store!  Our team will be sharing some of the cards we created for the release in a series of blog hops.  The first is today featuring Celebrate in Style and Stenciled Silhouettes, and there'll be more on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday next week.

I am in LOVE with this adorable little duet!  Isn't this dress form absolutely darling?  I have always been a girlie girl, but living with my two fellas (dh Patrick, and ds Matthew Patrick who is now 17) sometimes makes me crave something soft and frilly!  I could not resist making a totally frou frou card, complete with tulle, butterfly lace, roses, ribbon "leaves" and lots of bling!

Celebrate in Style is a very special StampTV anniversary stamp set that is free with any purchase over $35 for the entire month!

Notes:
Pure Luxury card stock Spring assortment
Celebrate in Style
Memento ink
Copic markers
Basic Grey Kioshi designer paper
Nestabilities labels 10, long rectangles
pearls
border punch


My next card features Stenciled Silhouettes, and was made for the challenge that I'm hosting on StampTV.  It is a "Give it Up" challenge, inspired by the Lenten practice of giving something up in order to grow spiritually.  Give up your "go to" supplies in order to stretch your stamping skills!  I gave up my favorite go to combination of Memento ink and Copic markers, as well as patterned paper and Spellbinders to make this card!  To stretch my skills I used a chalkboard technique aka Black Magic.  My friend, Winter CHA roommate, and new Dirty Girl Wendy Weixler wrote the tutorial on SCS, and I thought it would be fun to try with Stenciled Silhouettes, which is our Free with Three for this release.  Wendy is also hosting today's SCS Friday Free4All, "How Does Your Garden Grow?," so I'm uploading my card there too!

Notes:  
Pure Luxury card stock in black onyx and passionate pink
Stenciled Silhouettes
Cuttlebug herringbone embossing folder 
White ink
Colored pencils
ribbon
rhinestones

For even more samples of these new sets, please visit each of the GKD Design Team blogs listed below and leave a comment. The more blogs you comment on, the more chances you have of winning! Tomorrow, Gina will announce on her blog the randomly chosen winners who will each win one of these fabulous new stamp sets!
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114 comments:

  1. Vicki DutcherMarch 18, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    OM - so pretty and dressed up - your cb technique is very awesome!

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  2. Theresa MomberMarch 18, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Stunning cards, Deb! Both are perfection!

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  3. UnknownMarch 18, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Oh these cards are lovely! The lavender is so dressy and I love the mixed look in the dress stamp! Your flower card really sparkles too

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  4. BarbMarch 18, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Oh--such pretty cards. Love them!

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  5. Sherry KushibabMarch 18, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Lovely, lovely cards.....that green with the lavender and pearls is very nice. Like your take on the flowers, that dark background with the pop of color is very nice.

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  6. Cat TidwellMarch 18, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Such gorgeousness Deb! Love that chalkboard effect, yours turned out AWEsome!

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  7. carpediemMarch 18, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    fabulous cards! thanks for sharing! laura j

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  8. NaomiMarch 18, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Love, love, love. Thanks for sharing!

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  9. AnonymousMarch 18, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Wow, the black card with the stenciling is very striking.

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  10. DebraMMarch 18, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Both of your cards are gorgeous. I love the DP and am so glad I ordered the stamp kit. The black with stenciling is so perfect.

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  11. StephaniMarch 18, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Great job on both cards. The dress card is outstanding. All that detailing - WOW!!!!

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  12. Stampin CatsMarch 18, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Love the cards. They do remind me that spring is right around the corner.

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  13. Sharon MattinglyMarch 18, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Both cards are just beautiful!

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  14. --MarcyMarch 18, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Wow - the tiny taste of tulle is so wonderful! Anxious to explore the chalkboard technique!

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  15. Karen (TLgirl353)March 18, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Two really lovely cards, Deb!

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  16. Leigh MMarch 18, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Beautiful cards, Deb. I love the chalkboard look of the second one. Thanks for sharing.

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  17. ValerieMarch 18, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Beautiful, Deb! That little bow on the dress form waist is perfect!

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  18. Paula LairdMarch 18, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Both these cards are fantastic! There are so many wonderful details on the first one and the second is so striking!

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  19. ✿♥ Mélyane ♥ ✿March 18, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Thank you for sharing these Gorgeous cards!!!!!!!

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  20. AJMarch 18, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    awesome cards Deb!! love them both!!
    have a great weekend- so very nice chatting with you on skype!!! :)

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  21. FrancineBMarch 18, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Fabulous cards! Loving the funky skirt on the dress and the awesome technique you used on the second card. I'm off to SCS to read up on it.

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  22. Debbie YatesMarch 18, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Deb your cards are beautiful! The frou frou is just perfect as is the color combo you used!

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  23. ColletteMarch 18, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Love that bolder print for her paper pieced skirt along w/the organdy (?) bow at her waist. LOVELY job on both of them!

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  24. stampandweaveMarch 18, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    I especially like the black magic card; it's very striking.

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  25. CynthiaMarch 18, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Gorgeous designs as always, Deb! I love all of what you've created with the sweet dress.

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  26. Christine MacneilMarch 18, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Beautiful Cards, Deb. The frou frou dress is perfect. Sometimes its fun to get super girly! I like the chalkboard technique on the Stenciled Spring card. Way to step out of your box!

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  27. JaneenMarch 18, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    beautiful colors on the dress form and your flowers show up so nicely on the black.

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  28. Kimberly S.March 18, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    OMGosh....I absolutely LOVE the Celebrate in Style card!! I love the paper piecing on the dress...GORGEOUS!! I, too, live in a house full of men, so sometimes I like to express my "girliness" with a frou frou card as well! FANTASTIC job....LOVE this stamp set!!!

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  29. mollymoo951March 18, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Love that black Stenciled Silhouettes card!

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  30. LageneMarch 18, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    The CAS silhouette card is fabulous! and I Love your paper pieced dress card!

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  31. KatherineMarch 18, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    Both cards are great but I absolutely love your celebrate in style card!

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  32. klarcherMarch 18, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Oh that Celebrate card, pretty,pretty,pretty-such detail. The Stencil card is wonderful, colors are great

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  33. TanyaMarch 18, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Your cards are gorgeous as always! Love that dress and I love how you used the stencil stamp on the black, love the look!

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  34. PJMarch 18, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Very pretty cards. Great work on cards! Thank you for sharing.

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  35. Crafty Math ChickMarch 18, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    These cards are STUNNING Deb! I LOVE that pretty DP in the 'Celebrate in Style' card and all those pearls accented all over. And I LOVE the embossing and the chalkboard technique you used in your stenciled card - that card me say "Okay, I need to have this set now..."

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  36. carrieMarch 18, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Great cards! But I love the first card with all the details. Love the piecing, lace, colors, layers, pearls,

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  37. Ashley StoverMarch 18, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    I love the patterned paper you used on the Celebrate in Style dress, so pretty.

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  38. BeastybunnyMarch 18, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    The cards are fabulous. Good work.

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  39. Nana GriffinMarch 18, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Very pretty! The black and stencil look is great.

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  40. NanaConnieMarch 18, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Everything you did with the dress to make it girly-girl is just wonderful! My kind of card. Love all the frou-frou. Both sets you used are going to be such fun and so versatile.

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  41. AnonymousMarch 18, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    I always adore your work and these cards are beautiful. You do such a lovely job combining colors and designer paper.
    crafty teacher

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  42. bernietom47March 18, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    Beautiful cards! I love the colors of the dress card an the tulle is amazing! I LOVE the embossing and the chalkboard technique, thanks for the link to the tutorial.
    Blessings Bernie

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  43. Barbara HaleMarch 18, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    I really like your Celebrate in Style card - so pretty!

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  44. TamaraMarch 18, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Absolutly Beautiful!

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  45. peggy wainmanMarch 18, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Love all the girly elements on the celebrate in style card!

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  46. DebbieMMarch 18, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Stunning cards! Love the "dress" and the flowers really jump out the card! :)

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  47. JessicaMarch 18, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Love your dress card. It is so girly and just beautiful.

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  48. mdogMarch 18, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Ooohlala! I love the dress and the card!

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  49. Colorado CrafterMarch 18, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Great cards! TFS!

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  50. CarolMarch 18, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Love the frou frou dress with all the bling, makes me want to party.

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  51. LynneMarch 18, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    In my book, these were the best cards in the whole blog. Fantastic!

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  52. Sharon HarnistMarch 18, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    LOVE your Celebrate dress card, Deb - the colors are fabulous! And that chalkboard technique is SO cool -- I should have done that with mine!

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  53. Jan CastleMarch 18, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    WOW! I have that dress form paper!!! Can't wait to case your beautiful design...thank you so much! The black stencil card is definitely a keeper too!
    Jan

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  54. Betty NevilleMarch 18, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    So gorgeous Deb! Love your frou frou card; and your Black Magic card is so striking!

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  55. Gayle C.March 18, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    Deb, Your tutu has just the right amount of frufru to it. And the Stenciled Silhouettes on the black with the bubblegum pink...yum!

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  56. Lindsay M.March 18, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    WOW Gorgeous cards!!! I love them!!! You are very talented!!! :) Thank you for the inspiration!!!

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  57. RavengirlMarch 18, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    These are fabulous! Love your frou-frou girly dress card!

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  58. Melody (lacyquilter)March 18, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Fabulous cards.

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  59. Sue DMarch 18, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    I like the pretty colors on the first card and the chalkboard technique on the second.

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  60. DetraMarch 18, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Love all the spring colors. Very pretty cards. tfs.

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  61. Sue BridgesMarch 18, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    Super job!

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  62. MiesjeMarch 18, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    Beautiful Deb - love that dress!

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  63. UnknownMarch 18, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Terrific job, your cards are so pretty!!!

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  64. JudyMarch 18, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    That dress is beautiful!! TFS

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  65. KaryMarch 18, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    Hi Deb - these are beautiful cards!! Love all the pretty details.

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  66. AnonymousMarch 18, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    How fun are these? So different. Love them! That purple is to die for! Thanks for sharing!

    Chris R. from Iowa

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  67. NancyMarch 18, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    Wow, the dress form card is incredible!

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  68. MarshaMarch 19, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    Truly adorable! Thanks for sharing!

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  69. Cathy P in AZMarch 19, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    Love this new release and all of the creative inspiration! Fabulous!!!

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  70. UnknownMarch 19, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    Amazing dress form card!!! Thanks for sharing your creativity... I just might have to scrap lift the dress form card.

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  71. CareyMarch 19, 2011 at 12:42 AM

    That dress card is absolutely stunning! Thanks for sharing.

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  72. Big AnneMarch 19, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    The dress form card has me speechless!!! Absolutely stunning! TFS!

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  73. KellyMarch 19, 2011 at 1:01 AM

    Such cute cards! I love what you did with your chalkboard technique!

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  74. Debbie RogersMarch 19, 2011 at 1:04 AM

    Your first card took my breath away...just awesome Deb!

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  75. MarshaMarch 19, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    Both cards are wonderful. Your dress card is absolutely beautiful.

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  76. GeriMarch 19, 2011 at 1:21 AM

    Both cards are so beautiful!! I love the black magic technique you used!!! Thank you for sharing your talent!!

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  77. dzydotMarch 19, 2011 at 1:23 AM

    love the purple.. love the black n pink.. I am getting dizzy from all these neat cards and ideas.. well guess that is to be expected..after all I am dzydot

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  78. ddladyMarch 19, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    Your dress card really makes me feel that Spring is already here. Beautiful! I like the black background of your floral card. It's so different than the norm.

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  79. JulieMarch 19, 2011 at 1:45 AM

    Love the Tinkerbell colors and the pink and black are always a fav too.

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  80. SusanMarch 19, 2011 at 1:56 AM

    I love the paper piecing and pearls on your first card and the simplicity of the second one that allows the stencil image to pop!

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  81. Mary HansenMarch 19, 2011 at 3:11 AM

    Your projects rock! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  82. Lee March 19, 2011 at 3:55 AM

    DARLING with the tulle!!! I love the frilly! And I sooo have to try that chalkboard technique...that's beautiful!

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  83. NeeseyMarch 19, 2011 at 3:57 AM

    Your cards are amazing. I love them. The tulle on the dress is so adorable.

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  84. Ann R.March 19, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    Your work is divine. Period, the end! :)

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  85. Nancy JensenMarch 19, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    I just LOVE your first card. All the girly details makes me smile so big! Your 2nd card is very nice too. Makes me think of a chalk board and elementary school. :)

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  86. Isabel ZMarch 19, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    I just love all the detail that you use when you create. What a beautiful effect it has on the finished product.

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  87. VishuMarch 19, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    such pretty cards

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  88. LaurieMarch 19, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    Such pretty cards!

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  89. DorothyMarch 19, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    great cards... and a great idea for your challenge.

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  90. MarionMarch 19, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Deb, love your cards. Thanks for sharing.

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  91. irishgalkellyMarch 19, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Pretty cards!! Love the girlie colors and many details on the first one and the bright pop of color on the second. Great stamp set to do that black magic technique with too!

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  92. StampinDiMarch 19, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Love your cards especially all the bling!

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  93. UnknownMarch 19, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    The layers, the tulle, that dress!!!! FABULOUS!!! That's one PARTY card!

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  94. Nana DonnaMarch 19, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Oh my that dress is adorable, love the patterned paper
    I will have to look up and try that black magic

    http://nanadonnascarddreams.blogspot.com/

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  95. VeraMarch 19, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Your cards are amazing! Love them both!

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  96. pqueenieMarch 19, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Very nice cards!1

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  97. LisaMarch 19, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    The dress form card is absolutely beautiful! I love how feminine it is! Never knew about the chalkboard technique! Thanks for sharing!

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  98. CheriMarch 19, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Truly gorgeous cards, Deb. I love the stenciled silhouettes - I tried that technique myself and it didn't come out as well as yours. Love the dress and the dp you used. Love it.

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  99. scrappinmommomMarch 19, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Deb, what pretty cards, very girly dress.....

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  100. firstgrandma6March 19, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Your cards are amazing! What else can I say?

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  101. Debbie BMarch 19, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Beautiful cards!!

    Debbie B

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  102. BonnieCMarch 19, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Such different cards - both beautiful!

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  103. Barbara ColbertMarch 19, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Beautiful job!!!! Really like the stenciled look on black!!! TERRIFIC!

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  104. LorraineMarch 19, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Beautiful! Love the spring colors and the tulle on the skirt of your first card!

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  105. Kay SMarch 19, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    Fantastic cards, Deb! I love that dress card with all the flowers and tulle! It is totally girly and I, like you, live with all males so it is such fun to make things that are frou-frou! Your chalkboard technique card is gorgeous!

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  106. joyMarch 19, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    What outstanding details, Deb! I love the little tulle in the skirt and the colors in the little tulip card! The "hello" is so cute!

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  107. Die Cut LadyMarch 19, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    The lace is a nice touch on the dress card!

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  108. TraciMarch 19, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Lovely cards. Love the stencil. Thank you or sharing. ;0)

    Traci Lord

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  109. CaroleMarch 20, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    How beautiful. Love the use of tulle.

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  110. ShannahMarch 20, 2011 at 3:42 AM

    Fabulous cards Deb! Just wonderful!

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  111. Terri Trotter EarleyMarch 20, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    Both are stunners!

    It's a good life!
    Terri E.

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  112. Simply SandyMarch 20, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Love the chalkboard with the stencil set. Looks like the embossing paste at first glance :) gonna have to check out that tutorial

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  113. lisa808March 21, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    I love that free stamp and your card is beyond beautiful!

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  114. ScrapacatMarch 21, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    The little touches are what take these cards over the top! Love them both! ♥ky

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