Sunday, May 1, 2011

ODBD May Release Blog Hop!

Hello everyone! I hope you are enjoying the May Our Daily Bread Designs Blog Hop! The sticks in the bread basket are so excited this month about all the sets being released! I know you will enjoy this hop and will love all the new sets!

If you got here from Debi’s Blog you are in the right place! If not, you might want to start at the Our Daily Bread Designs Blog and hop from there!


The Hop will run from 8am EDT May 1 until 8pm EDT. May 2. The winners will be announced on the ODBD Blog on May 3.  For this hop, there will be FIVE Prizes of $25.00 Gift Certificates toward stamps at the Our Daily Bread designs store!

Here is what you need to do to be entered in the drawing:
Leave comments for each designer on each blog Return to the ODBD Blog and leave a comment, telling us you completed the hop and noting any blogs you were unable to comment on. Answer the question on the ODBD blog



Now on to my project.  I am so thrilled that ODBD is releasing three sets of sentiments today along with a few more must have items!  These wonderful trio of sentiments was designed by Lorelie Kim to coordinate with the Spellbinders Ribbon Tags Trio!  These sentiments are so fabulous and just wonderful to have on hand to add to any card or project.   With so many gift-giving occasions coming up in the next few months with Mother's Day, Father's Day, Graduations, and Weddings,  I  decided to use all the newly released tag sets to create a gift set ensemble.    However, instead of the cards all finished, I created an ensemble to be assembled by the recipient.  I stamped, diecut, embossed, and put together some of the card assembly.  However, I left a couple of panels, a border strip, and sentiment of choice with ribbon to be completed as needed.  Each item is tucked snug in its own section.  I think there are some people that will enjoy putting together their own cards and choosing a sentiment of choice.  I am using the newly released Mini Tags 1, Mini Tags 2, Mini Tags, 3, and Ribbon Tags Trio die cuts.  I am also using Porch, Vintage Border Die, and Vintage Border Background sets for my project. The porch set was designed by Dina Kowal!  Gorgeous!  For this project I just used the border stamp image in the set that coordinates with the Vintage Border Die.  I just love the border stamp and die that cuts it out perfectly.  I used it several times during my project and I know it is one I will reach for often!  I  want to add, that while this set is black and white, the recipient can choose to color in sections of the Vintage stamp,border, or framed tags to make it even more personable. 

Speaking of Dina!  She is next on the hop!   From here...hop on over to Dina's Blog! 



As always, thanks so much for stopping by!


Paper:  Flourishes Classic White, PTI True Black
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories:  Spellbinders Ribbon Tags Trio, ODBD Elegant Ovals(Spellbinders), black satin ribbon, GRAND CALIBUR, ATG gun and adhesive, score tape , Score-Pal,  cuttlebug embossing folders, Vintage Border Die, starburst, silver bowdabra wire, glue dots




181 comments

  1. Oooooh Betty.... WOW!!!! What a GORGEOUS set!!! I am in love with this vintage background and border and you sure showcased it beautifully!!! Have a wonderful Sunday!
    hugs,
    Grace

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  2. GASP!!!! I am (nearly) speechless!!!! Fabulous, fabulous, fabulous set, my goodness!!!! I want to be like you when I grow up!!!! Love and hugs, Angie

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  3. wow, this is so cool and noble!

    i am a huge fan of black-white-creations!
    you really did a GREAT job!

    hugs and kisses from germany,
    silvi xoxo

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  4. This is such a rich looking project.

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  5. oh WOW! how elegant, Betty!! Gorgeous!!!

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  6. How elegant Betty!!! I just love your black and white and all the texture!! Stunning designs!! Just love these sets too!! Lor sure did an awesome job and I am super excited about the smaller sentiments also. Have a great Sunday!
    hugs,
    Chris

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  7. what a lovely stationery set. the combination of black and white is classic. wonderful!

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  8. Oh my, so elegant and lovely.....you can't go wrong with black and white, love how you used that border background with the sentiments. Stunning!! Blessings.

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  9. Very elegant - and it's just my style! Love embossing with black and white!!

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  10. I just love black and white damask. I forget to reach for this color combo, but you have provided some inspiration to do so!

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  11. Beautiful - love the black and white!

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  12. What a gorgeous set! I love how you used all the different elements to create this.

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  13. What a stunning and clever idea!! Such beautiful pieces for the recipient to make their own cards. Anyone would be so thrilled to receive this wonderful gift.

    Love Sheila xx

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  14. What a lovely gift set to give to somebody and love the idea that they can create their own cards. Thanks for sharing.

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  15. so elegant. beautiful and desirable

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  16. Love black and white designs - very pretty project.

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  17. just beautiful in black & white. Good construction.
    Vicky Schmidt

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  18. Gorgeous! Anyone would love to receive this, how fun to be able to customize your own cards. Great idea. The border die is a must have!

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  19. Another absolutely stunning set...beautiful.
    crafty teacher

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  20. That is just a wonderful idea and I love how you used the new releases!!! I think most everyone will love to put their cards together, choosing their own sentiments!! Brilliant!!!

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  21. Love the idea of the set for a gift! Should be a very welcome gift for someone - ANYone!

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  22. Great work! Very formal - love it!

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  23. Stunning black and white! I love every part of it!

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  24. WOOOOWEEE Betty this is one GORGEOUS set!!!! WOW your creativity is FABULOUS!!!! Totally stunning work hun!

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  25. Loved the monochromatic look of the set. Great job Thanks
    Lady Di

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  26. What a beautiful set! You are so creative! Anyone would love that for a gift!

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  27. Betty, This set is just gorgeous! What a great gift idea for someone special! I love the black and white theme . . . Have a special week, full of God's blessings! Hugs, Magi

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  28. wow Betty, these are just plain ELEGANT!!

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  29. Hi Betty - long time!! (so bad) LOVE this set of cards - so elegant in the B&W~ beautiful work~

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  30. The black and white along with the texture is absolutely stunning. So, so, so elegant. Great idea for a gift.

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  31. WOW love blk/wh cards these are no exception!

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  32. What a beautiful gift set you designed! I love
    your creativity!
    -Maryellen W

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  33. Hi Betty ~ What an absolutely STUNNING card set you've created! The combination of black and white is strikingly beautiful! Thanks so much for the inspiration, and for a chance to win a GC from ODBD!!!

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  34. stunning and cute stationery set.

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  35. I just don't have enough or appropriate words to provide you to describe this stunning stationery set. I know that if I was to receive this set I would just love it so much I would keep it and not share it! Tku for sharing your creativity.

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  36. What a very nice gift set. I think it's smart to keep the sentiments separate like you did. very nice.

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  37. What a thoughtful gift!! & your idea of letting the recipient finish off the cards themselves
    is ingenious.
    mary l.

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  38. What a stunning set! Someone is going to get a fantastic gift. You are so creative!

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  39. Third WOW of the day. This is so elegant. I just love your idea for allowing the recipient to create their own cards. What a great idea. Thank you so much for sharing.

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  40. So very elegant! I'm going to have to come back later today when I have more time to read the details on this lovely set.

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  41. An elegant and classic set. Stunning.

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  42. STUNNING!!!!!! love black and white together!!! you did an awesome job!!!!
    thanx
    blessings

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  43. Better and better! I don't know how you've done it, but each one keeps getting better, or more lovely as I move along the hop. I have often thought of making a set that could be constructed by the recipient. I just wasn't sure how to do it. I like your idea of making each piece it's own place. TFS
    Hugs, Jessica

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  44. Fabulous and awesome, Betty! I love this elegant, striking set. The whole shebang is just over the top. Need my addy, lol? Gorgeous work!

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  45. You can't go wrong with black and white. Anyone would be blessed by this thoughtful ensemble. What a nice gift.

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  46. Oh I just love black and white! I love the tags and border strip. They just make your creations that much more lovely!

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  47. What wonderful ideas to make stationary. I love the colors black and white. They are so clean looking. Thanks for the creativity.

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  48. love the black&white.......thanks

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  49. This is a stunning gift set. I love the black and white, just elegant.

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  50. Such a beautiful gift set, very elegant.

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  51. What a grandiose set. TFS {{Hugs}}

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  52. I am a black & white fan. It always my "go to" choice when I am stuck for a color idea.
    I like your lay outs. Very neat!

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  53. I love black and white creations. Your's are beautiful.

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  54. Wow how elegant. This set is a perfect gift and what a great idea to include so many options for for the recipient to use as required - so creative.

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  55. Wow Love black and white. Just beautiful set!!

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  56. I love the black and white, very sophisticated.

    Tricia6653

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  57. Truly elegant set! Great for Mother's Day gift.

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  58. THe black and white is very formal - would be great for invitations.

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  59. You have highlighted these new stamps and dies beautifully. I love your idea of a do it yourself kit! TFS

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  60. this is so beautiful and so elegant

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  61. Wow love your gift set and the black and white si so elegant! love those tag sets!

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  62. Stunning - elegant - simply gorgeous!

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  63. Wow...what a gorgeous project you have made! So dramtic. I love black and white colour schemes. You're very talented.

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  64. Very cool set, love the black & white elegance using the new vintage border!

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  65. What a beautiful set. Love the black/white elegance. And how nice to let the recipient decide how to dress them up.

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  66. Oh, my! What a gift to give or receive.

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  67. Wow! The black and white is just so elegant!

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  68. sherisay@gmail.comMay 1, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Black and white--my brain blocker. You did an absolute fantastic job with a color combo I find extremly difficult to work with. A-OK!

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  69. So beautiful and elegant. Love black and white!

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  70. Such a beautiful and lovely project! Thanks so much for sharing this with us! :)

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  71. I love these beautiful gift sets! The black and white is so sharp. Thank you.

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  72. Gorgeous!!! My Favorite Black & White!!!! glendakerr at shaw.ca

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  73. Your project knocks it out of the park! WOW! Really nicely done. I love it and Black and White just look so elegant. I'm sure lot's of work went into this.

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  74. What a great idea! Awesome in the black and white - striking!

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  75. Stunning! Above and beyond the best!!!
    Sharon L

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  76. What a great idea to allow the recipient to be creative themselves. Beautiful use of all the great sentiments.

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  77. The black and white is outstanding.

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  78. Wow -- this is a stunning set! Anyone would be beyond thrilled to receive a card (let alone the whole set)! Thanks for sharing your talent.

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  79. Betty, that is a gorgeous set. What a great idea to let the recipient feel a bit creative, too! I love it.

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  80. I love B & W cards and these are so elegant! Fabulously done, Betty!!

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  81. How elegant and dramatic. I am a big fan of black and white.

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  82. What a beautiful set. So elegant. What a wonderful gift. Thank you.

    Donna

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  83. Gorgeous! What an Elegant set. That background is perfect for it!

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  84. Elegant and gorgeous! Can't say that enough.

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  85. Amazing! Stunning! What a fantastic gift set! WOW!!

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  86. Wow, what an awesome set. This is beautiful. TFS

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  87. Betty - Love the black and white colors you went with so elegant. Thanks for sharing.

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  88. I like your set! never ccan go wrong with black and white.

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  89. This set is gorgeous!!! A black and white combo always makes everything look so elegant and that border image is fabulous. Great job!!

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  90. Betty,

    You created an absolutely gorgeous, elegant and useful ensemble that anyone would love to receive. You showcased the vintage background and border stamps and die cut as well as the tag set stamps and die cuts beautifully! Thank you so much for the inspiration!

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  91. Well, now Betty this is one fantastic and beautiful gift set!!! So elegant and gorgeous!!! LOVE it!!!

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  92. ELEGANT AND ROMANTIC--love that ribbon looped throught the tag!!!!!!

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  93. This is a gorgeous set. I just love the black and white combo. Simply gorgeous.

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  94. Oh Betty, I'm am such a fan for black and white, this is absolutely the most elegant set of stationery I have every seen. What a knockout. Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us.

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  95. Beautiful projects very classic. Very creative designs I would love to get a gift box so gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.

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  96. Love it! Very elegant! I am sure anyone would love to get this as a gift... Thanks for sharing this wonderful artwork!

    Hugs & Blessings, Donna

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  97. Absolutely Stunning! My daughter would LOVE this set. You gave me a wonderful idea for my daughter's upcomming New Home party. Your so talented and creative. Thanks for sharing your creations.

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  98. Wow! Your black and white color choices are super elegant. It almost has a Scandanavian feel, with their open needlework designs. Thank you for sharing!

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  99. Very elegant looking. Love this.

    craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

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  100. Wowww! I really love how your choice of black and white created such a stunningly elegant set of cards! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  101. Very elegant in black and white!

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  102. Love your creation so rich looking!!!

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  103. Oh My Goodness! What a splendid idea! Beautiful Set. How amazing are all the different
    ideas on this hop. I'll be back to see what other projects are on your blog another time.
    Blessings to you!

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  104. Absolutely lovely! What a great gift idea.

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  105. What a lovely ensemble. I love the way you used it for so many different things.
    God bless,
    PeggyS

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  106. Love the box set - love the black and white theme, basically I loved the entire thing. Thanks for sharing.

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  107. WOW!!!! I love the whole emsemble...from the colors, to the designs, to the gift concept....well just all of it! It is gorgeous!

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  108. I absolutely love this set!! Fabulous!

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  109. I love the elegance of black and white. You rocked it.

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  110. Love the boxed set. Makes a great gift.

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  111. LOve what you have done with the black and white! So elegant.

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  112. I am in love with the black and white. It is so crisp and elegant, as others have said. And what a great gift idea. TFS!

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  113. Gee whiz, this is beautiful and I love how you could personalize this. The black and white is sooooooooo elegant. I have to have those new tags....

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  114. What an elegant set! Very creative and what a great gift!

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  115. Classic black and white!! I love it. Would love to receive something like this, it's a great gift. Very elegant, classic, perfect.
    Bonnie G

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  116. Betty, this gift ensemble is such a great idea - well done!

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  117. What a fabulous idea! You created the ultimate gift set ensemble with stunning details, textures and layers. The colors are timeless and can be used for any occassion. Fantastic!!!

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  118. Linda Said,
    What a beautiful, elegant, classy set. Great for gift giving. The black and white is exquisite. Thanks for the ideas.

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  119. What a great idea, leaving part of the set unassembled! I love that it is black and white with the ability to color if wanted.

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  120. Oh my!! I love black and white and these are gorgeous. Love all the little projects and you have done a fantastic job on these.

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  121. Betty this is such a pretty set! I love the black and white, very classic!

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  122. This is a gorgeous and oh so elegant set. Love the black/white combo. Really makes for such a rich looking set. Very beautiful I just love it.
    Marcie

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  123. Total elegance, girlie! Love Love LOOOVE!

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  124. Love the crisp formality of this set in the B&W! A beautiful idea.
    Thank you for sharing! :)

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  125. I just love your project!! The papers and colors you used work perfect with the lovely stamp set!
    All these new things are just beautiful, can't wait to see everything!
    Thanks for this chance to win.

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  126. What an elegant set! Just stunning!

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  127. I just love your stationary set, so elegant!! JanK

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  128. What a beautiful set! Can't go wrong with black and white and this one is exceptional!

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  129. So elegant and beautiful! Black and white are so striking together!

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  130. Gorgeous, so elegant!

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  131. The black and white effect gives the cards a touch of elegance.

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  132. Simply beautiful....what a nice gift for someone. Great job!

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  133. I hate commenting so low on the list because I just sound like a broken record, but this really is a gorgeous set. Soooo elegant!

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  134. What a great idea. They are beautiful. Love black and white.

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  135. I love black and white....and these are simply beautiful!

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  136. Elegance all the way!! Beautiful

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  137. Seriously, WOW! So classic and elegant...fabulous gift idea!

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  138. Who wouldn't want to be the recipient of this beautiful set! It is so amazingly elegant and wowing!

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  139. what a great project, and black and white,
    will go with any setting. thanks for making the blog hop fun

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  140. Oooo, Gorgeous! I wonder if there is any way I could replicate that! Thanks so much!

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  141. I usually shy away from background stamps but thanks to this beautiful inspiration, not anymore! This Black & White set is wonderful!

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  142. what an elegant set of cards!! gorgeous!

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  143. Very nice. I love your set that can be personalized and passed on. I have many friends who don't think they can create. What a great way to show them they can. Thanks.

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  144. Very pretty set, Betty! Quite creative! VERY nicely done!

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  145. Betty,Gosh, hw beautifully you've displayed this vintage set of stamps from ODBD. Absolutely, love it!!! Thanks,
    Judy Greenwood

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  146. WOW!! this is so classy! the black and white makes such a big impact. love this.

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  147. Elegant! Beautiful! Wonderful!

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  148. Wow, wow, wow, WOW! This set is amazing, Betty! I love black & white projects, and this is no exception! That border was *made* for this! It just may be the strongest border image ODBD has ever released!

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  149. Beautiful gift set, but you have just blown my budget as I now need EVERYTHING! I love the elegance of these!

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  150. So beautiful & elegant!! You constantly inspire me! I admire all of your work!
    Heather

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  151. Oh my goodness, Betty! I totally LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your stationary ensemble!! So elegant and refined!! WOWZA!!

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  152. Betty, what a gorgeous set. I love the elegant look! Simple to do but oh so perfect for gift giving.

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  153. Betty
    What elegant cards these are. Being from the UK and caught up in the fever of the Rpyal Wedding I think Kate could send out these as cards!!!!

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  154. Really elegant card set,Betty!! Love them. Keep up the great work.
    Hugs from Norway

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  155. Betty you did a awesome job!! I am a fan of black and white!! and I love your stationany project, it's so elegent!!

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  156. Your card set is absolutely gorgeous! Using the black and white is just perfect! Thank you for sharing and your inspiration.


    Joanie

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  157. Your set is awesome! I love the color combination, and the idea is so absolutely wonderful and creative. I've got to do something like this for gifts. That background is so beautiful, your cards are just gorgeous!

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  158. WOW Betty!!!!!!!!! This is an amazing and beautiful and elegant set! I love the black and white look. These gifts are perfect. The tag collection is always a great gift...as is the stationery. I love the Vintage border stamp set with the Cuttle Bug Swiss Dots on top...divided by those must have tags! Gorgeous combination! You have really out done yourself!

    He IS Able,
    Traci S.

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  159. Love, love the classic look and design of your Gift Set. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  160. Love this eleglant set. Black and White so crisp and clean. Thanks for sharing.

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  161. oooh, so versitile. Love it!

    Anne

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  162. WOW! WOW! WOW! All I can say is WOW!
    Love this set!

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  163. Oh my goodness, what a beautiful Stationary Set!!!! I love it so much!!!!
    Mary

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  164. Great ideas. I love black and white cards. Thanks.
    CAndy Meyers

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  165. Classic black & white...this is one project I'll be trying on my own!

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  166. What a great set! Love the crisp black and white!

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  167. Wow! Each blog I open surprises me even more. This is just beautiful and elegant. Again, as a busy mom, I could do this and have a great gift.

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  168. Wow, what a great gift idea and such possibilities. Great ideas and great inspirations. Thanks for making it and sharing it.

    Syd

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  169. wow betty this is a gorgeous ensemble-and what a great gift idea

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  170. This is a STUNNING set! WOW!!! Absolutely gorgeous!

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  171. black and white so timeless and elegant my favorite so far.

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Thanks so much!

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