Thursday, May 12, 2011

CSS Blog Hop!


This month's Center Stage Spotlight hop is a great sketch by our very own Melissa Cash!  Isn't this circular design fun?!  I love doing shaped cards...it is so refreshing to do something a little different!

You should have arrived here from Giovana's...with all of blogger's issues, plus our travel to Louisiana Friday (which took about 3 times as long as it was supposed to!) I am arriving late to the party, so you might have come from somewhere else!  If you missed the start, head over to StampTV's forum to catch the beginning.

I used my Grand Calibur and a grand scalloped circle die to form the base of my card, and classic circles small and large for the layers.  The colors for this "green thumb" card were inspired by a pretty floral print from Basic Grey's Sweet Threads paper pack.  I stamped images from What's the Dirt?! on scraps of white PL, colored them with Copics, cut them out and adhered them with pop dots.  A few pearl-centered paper blossoms are sprinkled alongside the fancy tag sentiment and on the gingham bow.  The entire design is light-hearted and happy and just makes me smile!

Notes:
What's the Dirt?
Pure Luxury card stock
Sweet Threads designer paper
Memento ink
gingham ribbon
Bow Easy
pop dots
paper piercer
pearls

From here, you're heading to Cheri's!  I know she's got something fabulous to share with you!
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119 comments:

  1. Karen (TLgirl353)May 14, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Deb- Well, friend- this was definitely worth waiting for! This is one gorgeous card! Have a fun time this weekend!

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  2. SharriMay 14, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Gorgeous card Deb!! I love the bow treatment! Have a wonderful time in Louisiana!

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  3. CarolinaMay 14, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    Such an adorable card Deb! Love all the little touches - the ribbon, the can and gloves popped, oh and the gorgeous dp. It all came together beautifully!

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  4. MelissaMay 14, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Adorable card Deb! Sorry about all of your travel woes. Enjoy the rest of your trip!

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  5. MiesjeMay 14, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Love it Deb! You outdid yourself and as Karen said worth the wait! I love it. Enjoy your trip!

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  6. AnonymousMay 14, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Oh my I am always in awe of your beautiful creations.
    crafty teacher

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  7. My Need 2 CraftMay 14, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    This is adorable. :)

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  8. BeckyMay 14, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    This is adorable, loving the pattern paper.

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  9. UnknownMay 14, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    i really like the Garden stamp so cute makes me want to go out and plant some flowers. great card

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  10. PeggyMay 14, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    I like the watering can and gloves over the floral paper, makes me want to play in my garden.

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  11. jan farnworthMay 14, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    like the way you used this set.

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  12. CelesteMay 14, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Oh, I love those images!!! The paper really makes the card too! I am so lovin' this blog hop!

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  13. sandydog25@aol.comMay 14, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Really like this card. Love the colors!

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  14. pqueenieMay 14, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    Love the little bow and garden utensils. Nice job!

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  15. Laraine RMay 14, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    Great card!!

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  16. JoMay 14, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    It's garden time. Beautiful colors!! Love it.

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  17. ElleMay 14, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Sweet card. I love all of the different elements that you have chosen!

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  18. Payne Holler CardsMay 14, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    now this is darling! just have the perfect dp for this! enjoy your trip (-:

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  19. okiedeeMay 14, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    What a pretty card..I love gardening themes and you topped it with this card.

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  20. Giovana May 14, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Beautiful Deb!!! Enjoy your vacation!

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  21. Pat JandacekMay 14, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    A gorgeous card in every way...colors, painting, bg pattern, ribbon, and expression! TFS and hope all the frustrating 'stuff' is over with.

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  22. UnknownMay 14, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    What a beautiful card. You never fail to impress me with your creative talent.

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  23. KarenMay 14, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    A gorgeous card. I love everything about it.
    You are so talented.

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  24. Dottie WatsonMay 14, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    Oh! your card "pops" with fun. What a great card for the gardener anyone who plants a seed of hope and good cheer. Hugz, Dottie

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  25. RedGemMay 14, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Wow... I just love the garden card. The DSP is so appropriate for this type of card. Tks for sharing!

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  26. SandyMay 14, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Great way to say hello to friends and spring!! Love it:)

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  27. JeanneMay 14, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    great card- love the print with the garden tools

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  28. DebiMay 14, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    So cute..just adorable. Thank you

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  29. Doris D.May 14, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Loved the gardening card. So cute and colorful. Nice job.

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  30. JaniceMay 14, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    I love everything about this card. Great colors.

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  31. whitneymaryannMay 14, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Great card to encourage spring to come and stay!

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  32. MarshaMay 14, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Love your cute garden card.

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  33. Verna AngerhoferMay 14, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    What a great circle sketch card and love the subject matter too. So lovely!

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  34. MarilynMay 14, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Your card is very pretty.

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  35. SandyMay 14, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Very cute card.

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  36. Laura's New PlaceMay 14, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    I love your card, it just pops out at you.

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  37. Cheryl S.May 14, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    What a wonderful card. I really love all the colors you chose and I love the gardening tools.

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  38. SharonMay 14, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    What a gorgeous card! You did a super job.

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  39. Lynn B.May 14, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Love the use of the garden images over the beautiful floral paper. Great job!

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  40. Donna KlessigMay 14, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    cute card

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  41. CarolMay 14, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    Such a happy spring card, your layout is wonderful.

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  42. Designs By SkyMay 14, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    Love the card and the inspiration! TFS

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  43. miatagalMay 14, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Beautiful card; colours work so well with the dp!

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  44. CheriMay 14, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Deb, for all you went through to get this posted....this is so worth the wait. I absolutely love the pastels and the whole garden theme. Well done!

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  45. UnknownMay 14, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Deb, such a great card for this time of year! Simply lovely card!

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  46. JoyceMay 14, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Love your card.

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  47. lisa808May 14, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Great card.

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  48. TraciMay 14, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Very pretty card Deb. Thank you for sharing. ;0)

    Traci Lord
    3team3lord3@comcast.net

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  49. RitaMay 14, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Pretty card! :)

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  50. Sue VanDeVusseMay 14, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Beautiful! Great choice of dp and I love the gingham ribbon to accent this.

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  51. SharonMay 14, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    What a pretty card - just right for spring!

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  52. EvelynMay 14, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Deb, this is a great card. I love the colors, as well as the theme.

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  53. UnknownMay 14, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    I am an avid gardener and this card speaks to me! It's gorgeous!

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  54. AnonymousMay 14, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Love this card! Looks like Spring!

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  55. Linda EMay 14, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    Deb what a great interpretation for a garden theme. All the details really make it.

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  56. Pat GaskoMay 14, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Great card! Such a nice garden design. This card makes me want to go tend to my flowers.

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  57. Shelley CMay 14, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    This card is my favorite. What a cute card.

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  58. UnknownMay 14, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    I love this garden design. Very pretty card with so much detail and interest.

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  59. buggin2stampMay 14, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    Gorgeous card! I love the fun garden theme.

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  60. Judy AverillMay 14, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Very pretty--like the garden theme.

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  61. AnneMay 14, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Adorable card, love the garden theme. Hugs,
    Anne :)
    http://createacardbyanne.blogspot.com

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  62. JoanMay 14, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    Well, it's finally spring. Love the colors.
    joanvanleeuwen@ymail.com

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  63. TamaraMay 14, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    I love the colors Such a sweet card, Great job!!

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  64. GoldaMay 14, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Fantastic card! The gardening tools on top of flowery paper is great!

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  65. GayleMay 14, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    Extremely well done and so darn cute. Love the patterned paper and the greens.

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  66. AnonymousMay 14, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Beautiful card. love that bow.

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  67. AnonymousMay 14, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Love it, love it, spring garden are you ready?

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  68. luvhymnsMay 14, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    Love the flowered paper that make the gloves and watering can stand out.

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  69. SusieMay 14, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    So much fun and very cute.

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  70. bbryantMay 14, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Gorgious gorgious is all I can say.

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  71. UnknownMay 14, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Great card, Deb. Love the colors, the design, the theme. Gorgeous!

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  72. JillMay 14, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    How cute. I love the little watering can and gardening gloves. You did a wonderful job on your card. Thank you so much for sharing with us.

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  73. Debbie BradfordMay 14, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    What a great card! I know many friends that would cherish this!

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  74. KellyMay 14, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Fantastic card! Great card for any gardener!

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  75. UnknownMay 14, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    What a cute card- love the focal images you used..great for the gardener!

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  76. Peggy SoehlMay 14, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    Love this card!

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  77. UnknownMay 14, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Awesome card. Thank you for sharing.

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  78. NancyMay 14, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    Really great card!

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  79. maryc1254May 14, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    Very pretty card.

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  80. PamMay 14, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    I love the colors you chose. It is such a great looking card.

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  81. patmMay 14, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    This is one of my favorite cards.....love it

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  82. mamaleaMay 15, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    Can't wait to make this card for my neighbor, an avid gardner. She will love it.

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  83. Loretta MakMay 15, 2011 at 1:18 AM

    Lovely summer card for a friend.TFS.

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  84. Kris in AlaskaMay 15, 2011 at 1:30 AM

    I totally love this card! It's my kind of card with the garden theme! TFS!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  85. LageneMay 15, 2011 at 1:45 AM

    Such a sweet "Spring" card!

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  86. LindaMay 15, 2011 at 2:49 AM

    great card love the garden theme and colors thank you

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  87. KaryMay 15, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Wonderful card, it's so fun & cheerful! I love it!!

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  88. judithMay 15, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    love it! garden themes are sooo fun!

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  89. UnknownMay 15, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    What a wonderful card- I love the sentiment you've used!!

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  90. Shirley BMay 15, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Beautiful card. I enjoy gardening - love the little touches - the little flowers - the dp is perfect .

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  91. MarlieseMay 15, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Beautiful card. Love the DP and sentiment.

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  92. RavengirlMay 15, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    This is too cute! I love the double bow accents with the flowers!

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  93. MelanieMay 15, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    beatiful Deb, perfect to turn this sketch into a wreath with the green and gardening, very nice!

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  94. AnonymousMay 15, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Great card - garden themes are so useful. Thank you! Kate

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  95. Nana DonnaMay 15, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Cute and that background paper is perfect TFS
    http://nanadonnascarddreams.blogspot.com/

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  96. Rosie GuiherMay 15, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    What a great card for a gardner!!! love it.

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  97. mmwilkenMay 15, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    What a pretty Spring card!! Thanks so much for sharing!!

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  98. Dawn LMay 15, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Perfect card to send to your "Best Bud" :O)

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  99. ParkerMay 15, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Your Circle card highlighting the stamp set What's the Dirt is such a great looking card and one appropriate for all my gardner friends.

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  100. BarbaraMay 15, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Well isn't this just to "Garden" cute!!! Your card is darling and love how all your sweet elements work together. Very nice.

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  101. GerrieMay 15, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    The pattern of this paper and the green make a lovely card.

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  102. LindaMay 15, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    I love your watercan and lovely flowers. this is beatiful.

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  103. ArleneMay 15, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Fun card - great ideas!

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  104. UnknownMay 15, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    I love your card,spring is definitely here!

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  105. Lucy NewtonMay 15, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    What a lovely card!!!

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  106. ~ ConnieMay 15, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Just beautiful! You have talent for using lots of embellishments without your card being overloaded or gaudy. Such good balance and effects. Thanks

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  107. Crafty Math ChickMay 15, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    This is pretty Deb - I like the background floral DP and those little gloves look perfect placed there!

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  108. CarolMay 15, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    Beautiful job on the sketch challenge!



    Carol B
    ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

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  109. SharonMay 15, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Love the colours you choose they just pop!

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  110. JaneenMay 15, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    oh how lovely this is, and it just makes me want to get out in the dirt and dig! alas, it's still freezing nights here and no planting til the end of May. BIG SIGH!

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  111. SuzyQueMay 15, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    Your card makes me smile too! I like everything about it, the colors, designer paper,the popped up gardening tools! I'm thinking I really NEED this set.

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  112. BrendaMay 15, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    Beautiful card Deb!!

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  113. Betty NevilleMay 16, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    This is gorgeous Deb! Perfect for this time of year too! Enjoy your trip!

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  114. Lisa MincklerMay 16, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    This is such a perfectly versatile card for any woman in your life. LOVE the detail and colors.

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  115. MezzoKatMay 16, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    So cheerful! I love the bg paper and colors.

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  116. AnonymousMay 16, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Love the color combination and so perfect with the garden theme! I do a lot of pink and brown will have to try this pink and green!

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  117. Lynne in NIMay 16, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Beautiful card ... love your gardening theme and pretty DP too!

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  118. mtscrapgalMay 16, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    Grest coloring on the elements you added in the foreground. Love the watering can.Thanks

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  119. DinaMay 17, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    Very beautiful card love the green and the bow. well done

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