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Friday, 20 September 2013

Paper Crafts 'Handmade Cards' Blog Hop and Giveaway

Hello, and welcome to the Paper Crafts Handmade Cards Blog Hop.
Handmade Cards is the newest special issue to be released by Paper Crafts, and I am lucky enough to have 9 cards published in it!! It looks to be a fab issue, full of ideas on how to use up your supplies.
So today, to celebrate the release of the magazine, Paper Crafts has invited 8 designers to be a part of a fun blog hop.
If you have not started from the beginning, click HERE to go to the start of the hop.

For our cards, we were asked to use a set number of supplies: 3, 5, 7 or 9. My card uses 5: paper, stamps, gems, card and ink. To be more precise, patterned papers from THIS awesome 6 x 6 pad, rubber stamps (the beautiful butterflies are from THIS Clearly Besotted set and the sentiment is from THIS SSS set), gorgeous gemstones from THIS pack, THIS cardstock, and THIS ink. Love that so few supplies can still create something bright and cheery.
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And these Studio Calico gems are even more gorgeous and sparkly in real life...
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GIVEAWAY
Want to win a copy of this fab magazine?

Just leave a comment here by Tuesday 24th September and you could win one. If you live outside of the US, Paper Crafts will email you a downloadable digital version.

Next stop on the hop is the extremely talented...
Lorena Cantó Lavería

And here is a full list of participants:
Emily Branch

I'll be back soon.
Bye for now.
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126 comments:

  1. Sãndra V.20 September 2013 at 11:41

    Awesome. Love the beautiful butterflies and the gorgeous gems you used. really makes the card stand out. Thanks for sharing and the opportunity to win a prize.

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  2. Anonymous20 September 2013 at 12:44

    Gorgeous card. Great colours and fab bling. TFS.

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  3. Marianne20 September 2013 at 12:45

    Wonderful card Lucy. Love the colours and butterflies and these gems are just perfect.

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  4. Karen Dunbrook20 September 2013 at 12:53

    lovely...

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  5. DonnaSue20 September 2013 at 13:10

    Pretty, pretty, pretty!

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  6. terriavidreader (IN-USA)20 September 2013 at 13:21

    Love the card, butterflies are a favorite!

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  7. Jayell20 September 2013 at 14:00

    Lovely card - beautiful butterflies and I love the papers

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  8. Kailash20 September 2013 at 14:16

    Simply gorgeous color combo and how about those sweet butterflies!!

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  9. {VICKI}20 September 2013 at 14:47

    This is my fave so far on the hop!

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  10. devidhayaal20 September 2013 at 15:14

    Wonderful Card,Thanks for sharing!!

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  11. Trish20 September 2013 at 15:21

    Hi Lucy,
    Gorgeous card- very simple and achievable... I will definitely be giving this a go. TFS
    Hugs,
    Trish x

    PS. Congratulations on getting so many of your cards published that's quite an achievement.

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  12. Jingle20 September 2013 at 15:28

    Wow! This is just beautiful! I love the stones on the butterflies!

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  13. Ssf20 September 2013 at 15:31

    Just love your cards
    What a great choice of paper for the butterflies
    Sharon F.

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  14. Vicki Wizniuk20 September 2013 at 15:57

    ♥ LOVE ♥

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  15. Teresa Zuehls20 September 2013 at 16:03

    Just beautiful! I love the bling on the butterflies. TFS

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  16. ScrapaDiddle20 September 2013 at 16:16

    Just a gorgeous card Lucy. Love the paper and b'flies!

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  17. Efrat20 September 2013 at 16:37

    As always - beautiful sparkly card.

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  18. Sheila H20 September 2013 at 16:58

    Your card is so pretty - love it!

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  19. Helen F.20 September 2013 at 17:42

    Amazing and beautiful card, Lucy! AND only 5 supplies :)

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  20. Ashley Newell20 September 2013 at 18:15

    This is SO beautiful! Those butterflies are perfection!

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  21. Mary Mac20 September 2013 at 18:20

    Beautiful card, just love the patterns and soft colors.

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  22. Savannah O'Gwynn20 September 2013 at 18:45

    OH, Lucy! You are soooo amazing-- love this card! It only has 5 supplies, but it has LOTS of detail and POW! LOVE:)

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  23. Petti20 September 2013 at 18:58

    Love your card and thank you for the chance to win.

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  24. Lynn20 September 2013 at 19:03

    I love the colours , the stitching , the bling . Thank you for sharing this lovely card.

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  25. Leanne20 September 2013 at 19:04

    Fabulous card! Love those butterflies.

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  26. Andrea Garland20 September 2013 at 19:10

    The fuchsia is my favorite color, your card is so lovely.

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  27. Vera Yates (Ling)20 September 2013 at 19:21

    Beautiful card, Lucy!

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  28. Unknown20 September 2013 at 19:31

    It is very brights & cheery! Just what I think of when I see all your amazing designs. Thanks so much.

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  29. Jessica20 September 2013 at 19:34

    This is so pretty!!! Love those gorgeous gems! :)

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  30. Lori B20 September 2013 at 19:48

    Love how you staggered the butterflies-great idea! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  31. Jessica Yoder20 September 2013 at 19:57

    This is such a beautiful card. You always make such great and lovely cards

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  32. Liliana20 September 2013 at 20:15

    Such a pretty card!! Love the butterflies!

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  33. HawaiianLibrarian20 September 2013 at 20:16

    Butterflies and bling! Faves! Mahalo for the op to win the new issue.

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  34. Lynda20 September 2013 at 20:17

    Beautiful card! I love the butterflies!

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  35. Pat20 September 2013 at 20:49

    Your cards are always so lovely and elegant...thanks for sharing!

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  36. Kristin Marks20 September 2013 at 20:54

    Love the butterflies!

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  37. Alexia Misso20 September 2013 at 21:00

    the color and butterflies are too cool, love the card!

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  38. Sabrina20 September 2013 at 21:07

    WOW!!! What a gorgeous butterfly card!!!

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  39. Renee V20 September 2013 at 21:31

    Gorgeous card, love the matching pp on butterflies and card base!

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  40. Kim20 September 2013 at 22:29

    What a beautiful card!! I love the gems! Thank you for a chance to win a copy of Handmade Cards.

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  41. Janet D.20 September 2013 at 22:33

    The gems just make your card pop! Love it.

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  42. Candida20 September 2013 at 22:33

    So beautiful! Loved how you displayed the butterflies!

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  43. Sue D20 September 2013 at 22:49

    Beautiful butterfly card--love the gems!
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  44. Gregsgirl's crafty corner20 September 2013 at 22:50

    extremely pretty card and colors are so delicate

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  45. ITTYBITTYLADYBUGS20 September 2013 at 23:07

    First time I've done a blog hop...loving this card!

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  46. Victoria 20 September 2013 at 23:19

    Congrats Lucy on 9 cards in the issue! I've always loved your cards.
    Thanks for the chance to win a copy.

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  47. Judy Tuck20 September 2013 at 23:31

    Beautiful butterfly card. Love those colours together.

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  48. diana20 September 2013 at 23:45

    Lovely card! Thanks for the ideas for using more supplies on my cards. ;-)

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  49. Judy Tuck20 September 2013 at 23:48

    Love your butterflies. The papers you chose go together so well. Beautiful card!

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  50. Barbara20 September 2013 at 23:50

    Gorgeous card! The papers, the gems make a perfect combination!

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  51. Sheila H20 September 2013 at 23:54

    Your butterflies are totally gorgeous!

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  52. Peggy B20 September 2013 at 23:59

    Your card is so cheery and bright. Thanks for sharing!

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  53. Dana21 September 2013 at 00:05

    Fabulous card!!! I love the colors you used!!!

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  54. Julie21 September 2013 at 00:07

    What a gorgeous card - time to dig out the cricut!

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  55. Cindi21 September 2013 at 00:12

    The gems are the perfect touch!

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  56. Noreen21 September 2013 at 00:48

    Your butterflies are a fun idea! And I like that they match the paper on the sides of the card, so the colors aren't too busy.

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  57. Renee M21 September 2013 at 01:09

    Such a pretty and elegant card--I like the silver bling on the butterflies!

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  58. Patti J21 September 2013 at 01:47

    Lucy, this is beautiful! So pretty matching up the butterflies with the base!

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  59. Mclay21 September 2013 at 01:53

    What a sweet, SWEET card! I hope you don't mind if I try to make one similar! Love it! Thanks for the chance to win the magazine, too!

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  60. Kim Hill21 September 2013 at 02:33

    Beautiful! Love the stitching and the bling! :-)

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  61. keeleykats21 September 2013 at 02:45

    Beautiful card! I love the stitching and the papers you chose. Congrats on having NINE cards in the new mag!

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  62. Ann K21 September 2013 at 03:57

    Love your card - and the bling is awesome!

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  63. Becky McClain21 September 2013 at 04:00

    Beautiful card. I am always looking for new butterfly cards.

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  64. Pat K21 September 2013 at 04:27

    What a great looking card! Love the color! Thanks for the chance to win this nifty magazine!

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  65. Dawn T21 September 2013 at 06:19

    beautiful Lucy. Those butterflies are stunning with the gem centres.

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  66. Nicky21 September 2013 at 08:16

    Cette carte est tout simplement magnifique et lumineuse. J'adore les papillons et la douceur des papiers que vous avez pris. Très belle réussite ! bravo et amitiés de France. Nicky

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  67. Michelle Bernal21 September 2013 at 09:28

    Your card is just stunning! You have inspired me!

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  68. Unknown21 September 2013 at 10:48

    Lucy,absolutely beautiful. I love the combination of colors and the butterlies are beautiful

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  69. SmokieBlueRose21 September 2013 at 12:34

    It is simply...gorgeous.

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  70. Worrywort21 September 2013 at 12:42

    A Beautiful Card - great to see you back blogging again Lucy.
    Lynne

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  71. Jean21 September 2013 at 13:53

    You are so talented!!!I love the butterflies!

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  72. Sharon21 September 2013 at 14:51

    Butterflies & Bling!! My favorites

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  73. mikeslittlesis21 September 2013 at 15:34

    Love the butterflies!

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  74. Celeste B.21 September 2013 at 15:47

    Love the different sized butterflies.

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  75. Buffy Burnside21 September 2013 at 15:50

    Wow ...just gorgeous!

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  76. jcobb21 September 2013 at 16:17

    Love the card...and the gems were the perfect touch!

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  77. Lynne J21 September 2013 at 16:25

    great card-love the butterflies and stitching!

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  78. Dana D.21 September 2013 at 16:27

    What a terrific card. Love the colors.

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  79. Sharon21 September 2013 at 16:42

    Beautiful card - very elegant!

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  80. Diana Enns21 September 2013 at 17:07

    Great card - love those butterflies and your design. Thanks for the fun.

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  81. Unknown21 September 2013 at 17:34

    such a pretty card. you had me at sparkly!! :)

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  82. Anonymous21 September 2013 at 17:40

    Love this card. I love butterflies on cards & pages.

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  83. Betty21 September 2013 at 17:43

    Gorgeous card!! Love the butterflies! Thanks for sharing!

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  84. Mary-Anne V21 September 2013 at 18:28

    What a pretty card...love the different shapes of butterflies and the gems.

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  85. Unknown21 September 2013 at 18:38

    Your card is soo pretty. I love the machine sewing stitching!

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  86. Andrea W21 September 2013 at 22:36

    FABulous card! I love your patterned paper choices and lovely stitching. Very pretty!

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  87. Anne S.21 September 2013 at 23:00

    Beautiful card, always looking for new ideas!

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  88. Bev Chapman21 September 2013 at 23:20

    I just Love the card. Butterflies are my fav. Awesome what company are the stamps?

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  89. Unknown22 September 2013 at 00:17

    Pretty card - I always admire cards with stitching!

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  90. Espiritu22 September 2013 at 00:31

    amazing card )
    I love paper and butterfly

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  91. Isha Gupta22 September 2013 at 00:36

    Your card is so pretty Lucy.Love those shiny blings. I would love to win the magazine. TFS

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  92. Katie22 September 2013 at 00:56

    Beautiful butterflies! Great card. Thanks for sharing.

    Katie B.

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  93. Carmen O.22 September 2013 at 01:41

    What a fabulous card! I've always admired your beautiful creations. Congrats on having 9 cards in the Handmade Cards magazine!!!

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  94. Anonymous22 September 2013 at 02:06

    I love the colour choices you made here for your card!

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  95. Deborah22 September 2013 at 05:05

    What a gorgeous card! I'd feel privileged to win a copy of the magazine.

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  96. Unknown22 September 2013 at 06:48

    Wow 9 cards! What a talent you have! How did you get such sharp lines round your butterflies? They are soo perfect &
    I would love a copy of the mag such great inspiration.
    Thank you x

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  97. SuZeQ22 September 2013 at 15:22

    I absolutely LOVE your card. And congratulations for your entries in the magazine.
    kosec@sbcglobal.net

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  98. jintyoo722 September 2013 at 15:54

    Stunning love those two gorgeous colours and that pad of pare looks wonderful :)

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  99. NatQuebec22 September 2013 at 16:30

    Wow what a wonderful card, the gems on the butterflies are awesome !

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  100. Unknown22 September 2013 at 16:37

    Just beautiful! I love the different sizes of butterflies and the bling in the center of each. Very pretty!

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  101. Trinh22 September 2013 at 17:05

    Beautiful card, Lucy! Love the colors & bling.

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  102. Anonymous22 September 2013 at 18:47

    Beautiful! I love the color combination.

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  103. Linda Beeson22 September 2013 at 22:15

    I think what I love about your beautiful butterflies is that great color!

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  104. Wendy22 September 2013 at 22:45

    Such a stunning card!

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  105. Amy Williams23 September 2013 at 00:31

    Gorgeous card! Those gems look fab on the butterflies! And thanks for the chance to win the special issue!

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  106. elf102323 September 2013 at 01:26

    This card has it all. Great colors, great texture, good bling, i def am scraplifting this one.

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  107. Naomi23 September 2013 at 04:50

    Love this card! Stunning!

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  108. Deborah Montgomery23 September 2013 at 05:04

    Love you card....so beautiful

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  109. Wendy23 September 2013 at 07:57

    This card knocked my socks off. Simply stunning. :D

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  110. cgargus23 September 2013 at 10:51

    LOVE your card! The colors are great, and the sparkle is magnificent!

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  111. Renuka23 September 2013 at 13:51

    Butterflies... Beautiful card :)

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  112. Jeanne23 September 2013 at 14:43

    I always love your cards! The magazine looks like a must have.

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  113. Anonymous23 September 2013 at 15:32

    A bright, very pretty card. I love to use butterflies - they always made the viewer happy. Thanks for sharing.

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  114. bjmartin23 September 2013 at 15:33

    Very pretty! I love the way you edged the butterfly wings and the gems are perfect!

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  115. Lynn (toomanycrayons)23 September 2013 at 17:29

    I never get tired of butterflies :) Would love to get a copy of this new special card issue too.

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  116. Emily H23 September 2013 at 17:48

    What a stunning card! I love the bling!

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  117. Bethany23 September 2013 at 18:20

    So pretty, I always love butterflies :)

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  118. Carmen N23 September 2013 at 19:00

    Oh my - what a gorgeous card! Anyone would be honored to receive your beauty

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  119. Lou23 September 2013 at 19:19

    You always put such lovely colour combinations together. A gorgeous card and congrats on your cards being published x

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  120. Unknown23 September 2013 at 21:49

    Very nice. Love the butterflies.

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  121. SouthernMrs23 September 2013 at 23:44

    What a pretty card! Love those butterflies. Thanks for sharing!

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  122. Amy C.24 September 2013 at 00:02

    Love the card! Pretty colors!
    clayandamy@sbcglobal.net

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  123. Kanan Pandya24 September 2013 at 16:27

    Beautiful color combinations. Love the elegant look of your card. :-)

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  124. cmu24 September 2013 at 21:11

    I love this card - the design and the colours. I'll be doing my own version very soon. Thanks for all your inspiration. xx

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  125. tape25 September 2013 at 16:23

    Gorgeous card!

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  126. karilou2 March 2014 at 16:00

    i love your card ! :)
    Hi from France
    Karilou

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Thanks for your lovely comments. I really appreciate each and every one.