Sunday, January 1, 2012

Our Daily Bread designs January Release Blog Hop!

Welcome to the Our Daily Bread designs January Release Blog Hop! If you got here from Julie's Blog, you are in the right place. If not you might want to start at the Our Daily Bread designs Blog and start from the beginning. If you get lost along the way, simply return there, where the entire hop is listed with links.

Now, here are the Hop Details:
The Hop will run 8am EDT Jan. 1 until 8pm EDT Jan 2. The winners will be announced on the ODBD Blog on Jan 3. Five blessed hoppers will win a $20.00 Gift Certificate for ODBD Stamps! 
Here is what you have to do to be qualified to win one of these prizes:
Hop to each designer’s blog and leave a comment. Return to the Our Daily Bread designs blog and leave a comment telling us that you completed the hop, making note if there were any you could not comment on. Answer the question on the ODBD blog when you leave your comment.



Happy New Year!   I have a card to share with you today.  I am using several of the new sets released today.  First of all, I decided to go a bit simple for the outside of my card.  I am using the Bleeding Hearts image.  This is the perfect size and fun to color.  I added some subtle sparkle with a Sakura gel pen.  I added a sentiment  from Mini Tags 3.   For the inside of the card, I decided to do a bit of a collage with the new stamps.  I am using God's Love butterfly image stamp several times in a muted ink.  I then stamped with some vintage photo a script background at an angle hitting and missing in spots for a more distressed feel.  I inked the edges and added the Love scripture that comes in the set at the bottom perfectly placed using the Stamp a ma jig.  I also added the quote at the top using the stamp a ma jig.  There is still place to write in the middle.  Love this look and effect.  


As always thanks so much for stopping by!  Blessings for a Wonderful 2012!  From here, hop to Dawn's blog  


Betty




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180 comments

  1. Beautiful! Love the soft bow and the pins as the added embellishment and the bleeding hearts are lovely.

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  2. Great details showing off a great design!

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  3. Love the simplicity of the card even though there is a lot going on.

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  4. I am so inspired by the layering technique seen on the hop. Your card is wonderful and inspiring!

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  5. I love this card! The beautiful bow sets off the bleeding heart so nicely and the inside is wonderful!

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  6. Beautiful! Love the bow with the pretty brad and the pins! Perfect with the colors you picked too!

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  7. Betty this is sooooo gorgeous! This is another of my favorite color combos and your coloring of the bleeding hearts is fabulous as always! Love the inside and how you used 3 different sentiments! What a gorgeous and delightful card of encouragement! Happy New Year to you!!!
    hugs,
    Grace

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  8. What a great card. Love the EF on the background paper and the stitching. That brad and ribbon are oh so lovely complimenting the sentiment and that beautiful flower. Finished inside of the card is so nice....awesome sentiments together.

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  9. Oh, Betty...LOVE the color combo..a beauty!! Love the background you created too on inside!!

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  10. Love the embossed background, colored image and button bow with pins.
    Happy New Year,
    Peggy Allen

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  11. Bleeding Hearts always make me think of my Grandmother, as these were her favorite flowers. I will own this stamp when I get my next check. Hugz

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  12. Great card, I especially love the inside. Thanks for sharing. Happy New Year.

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  13. Wonderful effects. I love the layers of texture and inking; it gives so much depth without being busy.

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  14. Color can make a card and yours is a great combo! Who would not love getting this striking card???

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  15. Wonderful card. I love craft paper and the stamp are so beatiful. Happy New Year. Hugs, Luciana.

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  16. Betty, they are both fabulous!!!! One clean, one grungy, but both are super gorgeous!!!! Have a very blessed New Year!! Hugs and blessings, Angie

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  17. Stunning inside and out Betty!! I just love the simple elegance of the front and how you created the background on the inside. Gorgeous!! Happy New Year Dear Friend!!
    hugs,
    Chris

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  18. Gorgeous, and so refreshing to see some spring in the air, even if we do have to wait quite awhile yet! I had pulled my gel pens back out over Christmas and I love using them.
    Happy New Year! :)
    Marian

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  19. Wow--it's so beautiful it took my breath away.

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  20. I love the elegance on the outside of your card Betty. The inside is utterly fabulous!! So creative & has my mojo going crazy! Thank you for the inspiration! Happy New Year! Hugs Lori

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  21. very pretty cards, I really like the flowers!!

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  22. I absolutely love the stitching. It adds so much character to your card.

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  23. LOVE love love! I like it all..the colors..the stitching..the coloring..just love!

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  24. Betty,
    Very lovely! The bleeding hearts are one of my favorites...thanks for sharing!
    Hugs and Happy New Year,
    Beth P

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  25. Happy New Year!!!
    I like the color combination that you choose. What a lovely card.

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  26. Betty, this is a beautiful card. I think the bleeding heart is my favorite stamp in this set. So simple yet so symbolic, too. I like how you combined the stamps by using them on the inside also. You can send me this card anyday!!
    P.S. Love the brad and pins!

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  27. Your card is very beautiful, thank you for sharing it.

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  28. Gorgeous card! Thanks for sharing.

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  29. What a beautiful card. I love your sewing. the stitching is no nice and straight!

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  30. Beautiful card...inside and out! thanks for sharing!

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  31. Absolutely gorgeous work!!
    - April W

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  32. You have done a beautiful job of showing off the new release.The layers and the colors are fun and will delight the one chosen to receive this work of art.

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  33. Beautiful card and I love the details, the stitching is a great added touch! The inside is great and I like the idea of having the space in the middle to write! Thanks for sharing!

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  34. This is so lovely and so heartwarming. Sweet flowers and awesome card.

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  35. Love your Bleeding Heart card...so simple but yet so beautiful!!!

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  36. Lovely lovely card. Linda L

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  37. I love how simple and very elegant the front of your card is.The collage inside is fabulous! Can't wait to purchase those stamps!!! Thank you for sharing your creation with us! ---Mary Montedonico - mmonte502@ymail.com

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  38. the stitching is the perfect finishing detail - I love it!

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  39. Fantastic use of images to alter the background! Just beautiful - Thanks for sharing. Happy New Year!

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  40. Beautiful card!!! Love everything about it.
    Happy New Year!

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  41. Yeah! So glad to see this set being used. This is a beautiful, simple card. Love the kraft paper and the sutle embossing on it. Thanks for sharing-

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  42. Love the simplicity of the front of the card, and the beauty of the inside. Thanks so much.

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  43. Bleeding hearts are such a pretty flower and you did a wonderful job with the coloring. I really like the clean and simple design. TFS

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  44. two very different cards ... love them both

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  45. Betty Betty Betty! I love how you combined the sets here! Such a beautiful card! Happy New Year!

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  46. Very lovely cards... I really love the butterflies!

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  47. Very beautiful cards, love the bleeding hearts. Love your blog check it every day. Your cards are always so wonderful.
    Mary L Schreiber

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  48. Very beautiful card. I love the bleeding hearts, so different. Haven't seen the sets yet. Just started with the Hop first.
    Thanks for sharing. Your work is always way on top.

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  49. This is a very beautiful and peaceful card.
    Jan from Reno

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  50. Betty, the cards are beautiful. Bleeding hearts remind me of my grandmother!

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  51. Wow I do LOVE this Betty!!!! Simple elegance with created beauty!!! Thanks for sharing how you made the entire inside~~Just Wonderful!!!!!
    Yup Yup I do need this set!!!
    Blessings of thanks

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  52. These bleeding hearts are gorgeous, Betty! Fabulous card :) Wishing you an amazing 2012 (((hugs)))

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  53. What a really elegant card just so beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing with us!!!

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  54. Just beautiful, Betty! Love the bleeding heart w/ the almost leather looking stitched layer behind it. The inside is just as lovely as the outside!

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  55. Gorgeous card! I love your paper choices and the stitching detail. Beautiful stamp and coloring!
    DeniseB

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  56. Gorgeous Betty! Bleeding Hearts were my Mom's favorite - I can't wait to get this stamp!

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  57. Gorgeous simplicity. I love the way you did the inside, too. All of your embelishments (pins, brad, bow) combine beautifully to showcase your stamped image. Love it!

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  58. divine coloring on this beautiful bleeding heart image; and such a great eye opening interior

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  59. Happy New Year, Betty to you and your family!! May God bless you more than you could ever imagine! Girl, your card is breathtaking inside and out. I anbsolutely love how you've combined all of the stamps on the inside...so cool looking. Your Bleesding Heart on the front of your card is so perfectly colored, looks absolutely real!! Hugs and blessings, Sabrina

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  60. WONDERFUL JOB Betty!!!!! A surprising inside! LOOKS GREAT!!!!!!!!! LOVE FLOWERS!!!!!!!! :)

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  61. Beautiful card, I just love the button on your bow!

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  62. Beautiful Card. Nice colouring of the Bleeding Hearts, and the inside is as special as the outside. Your mention of the Stampamajig... reminds me that I must get mine out and get the hang of using it. Thanks for sharing.

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  63. Beautiful!! cards Betty, Wow, I love the Bleeding heart, its gorgeous, and so is your grunge butterfly!! hugs

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  64. Gorgeous inside and out!
    Blessings Bernie

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  65. Gorgeous card, inside and out! Love the bleeding heart stamp!

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  66. I'm totally in love with the grunge stamps. But, now I also love the card you made with the bleeding heart stamp! Val from IL.

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  67. What an elegant card! Perfecr 10, Betty. I love it!
    Hugs,
    Geri

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  68. Happy New Year, Betty!! I hope the coming year is filled with many blessings for you.
    Hugs,
    Joanne

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  69. So very beautiful, Betty! Love this immage! Beautifully done as usual! Happy New Year, my friend! Hugs!

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  70. Outstanding artwork! Love your creative style!

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  71. This is a very lovely card. I sure like the color combination with the bleeding heart stamp. Jan from Spring Valley

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  72. What a beautiful card! BEAUTIFUL!!!

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  73. Love bleeding hearts. Must have this one!

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  74. Butterflies are one of my things. Love your take with it.

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  75. What a wonderful presentation of two great stamp sets! Thanks for sharing your talent and creativity!

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  76. Oh, your cards are awesome. I love the flowers, thought they were Lily of the Valley art first. And I'm all over the butterflies.

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  77. Wow - great cards showcasing these terrific new stamps!

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  78. I've loved Bleeding Hearts since forever. I love your presentation.

    Sharon L

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  79. Love this and the bow with stick pins makes this beautiful and thank you for showing the inside of the card.

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  80. What a sweet lovely card. Stamps are so pretty.

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  81. Betty ~ What a beautiful card. I love the simplicity of the front cover. The bleeding heart stamp is great and the textured background is a nice touch. The collage and the use of the stamps on the inside is lovely.

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  82. This is just beautiful, Betty! Your coloring if amazing, and love how you added the two stick pins! I hope you and your family have a Happy New Year! Hugs!!

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  83. Betty - Love both of your cards, but especially the one with the bleeding hearts. Beautiful!

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  84. The bleeding heart card is beautiful! I love how you have made your own so elegant!

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  85. Love the simple bleeding hearts, then the other subtle stamping!!

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  86. What a beautiful card - so thoughtful! You've chosen gorgeous colours too! Blessings!

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  87. Sure do like the bleeding hearts!

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  88. Thanks for doing something different. Love the bleeding hearts - they are so sweet. Great card.

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  89. Pretty card! Love how the mat looks like tooled leather!

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  90. Beautiful!!!! Love the grunge inside. Totally unexpected yet it works so well with the card front.

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  91. beautiful card Betty-love this bleeding heart image-the image is as pretty as the flower that grows in our gardens-I love these new sets

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  92. This is a beautiful card! I love how much the white cardstock stands out against the kraft background. So elegant!

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  93. simple and beautiful bleeding hearts....

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  94. Super beautiful. Just love everything about the first card.

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  95. Beautiful card! It looks simple but elegant!

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  96. Love your work and creativity!

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  97. What a beautiful card - love what you did with the sentiment!! The kraft and white look wonderful together!

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  98. Oh wow - I don't know where to start....this is stunning. I love the bleeding heart flower and you've coloured it perfectly here. I love the way you did the inside of the card and your great use of so many images and sentiments.

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  99. beutiful!!
    thank you
    Hapy new year!!!

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  100. So pretty. I love the combination of stamps you used on the outside and inside of your card.

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  101. Betty, This card is a 12 out of a possile 10!!!! The Bleeding heart flower on the front is gorgeous and the inside of the card just blew me away! Every detail perfection...including the right size space to write a personal note. I have made notes for my inspiration file...I so want to try this!!
    Lu C

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  102. This is such a pretyy card! I love the hat pins too!

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  103. LOVE the hat pins! Very chic and beautiful.

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  104. Lovely card, inside and out.

    Margie F.

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  105. What an awesome card. Love everything about it.

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  106. Very pretty.....I think the white background adds the perfect 'punch' to this card. Love the Bleeding Hearts stamp.

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  107. Betty, I love your card! It's simple yet so very elegant. Thank You so much for sharing and inspiring.

    Joanie

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  108. I really like this card and all the attention to details! Both my great grandmother and grandmother grew bleeding hearts so, of course,
    these delicate little flowers hold a special place in my heart!
    Happy New Year!

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  109. Your card is awesome! I love, love how you designed the inside! Happy New Year! Hugs, Sarah

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  110. Neat idea. Out of the box with a touch of the expected. Tammie

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  111. Love the bleeding hearts. Such a pretty card.

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  112. Very beautiful card. Happy New Year!

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  113. Betty, this is gorgeous!! Love the elegance of it. And that image is so beautiful.

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  114. simple but beautiful card, love the button that you used too. very pretty. the inside is wonderful.

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  115. Beautiful card. Love all the details, especially the finished inside. TFS

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  116. Very pretty card. I love this set you used. Great job.

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  117. What a great card. Love the layout & the inside is as nice as the outside.

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  118. This is beautiful!!! I love what you done on the inside as well as the front. The pins and the bow are a great touch.

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  119. In one word... SPECTACULAR!!!

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  120. The outside's simplicity is outstanding. Less is sometimes more!
    Joyce

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  121. Such a calming and comforting card. Great all around. This set is wonderful, can do so much with it. Would love to have it! thanks for sharing!

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  122. All of my favorite elements...flowers, bow and pin!

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  123. Beautiful card, I would of never guessed the paper was stamped.

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  124. Gorgeous cards.

    craftymom205 at yahooo dot com

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  125. Love the soft, pretty colors...another gorgeous "Betty" creation!!

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  126. Beautiful. I love this bleeding hearts image.

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  127. Beautiful - inside & out. Love the images & the bow.

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  128. gorgeous card!!! love the simple outside and that inside, wow!! love it!

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  129. Beautiful job Betty, I love clean and simple look of the bleeding hearts on stark white. Gorgeous!

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  130. Very nice! I like colors and how you did the collage of stamps on the inside, very cool look!

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  131. Such a beautiful card. So much to love.

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  132. How beautiful what a great co. to design for.

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  133. Your card is bautiful! Thank you for sharing.

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  134. So pretty. I especially love the bleeding hearts card. I love the contrast between the background and flowers.

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  135. So lovely! The verses are wonderful together.

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  136. Very pretty - I love bleeding hearts!

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  137. Made want to stop and make this card! thanks!

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  138. Both of these are gorgeous Betty.

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  139. Love the accessories. It made the perfect touch and completed the card.

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  140. oooh love the soft colours and feel of this card! Gorgeous as usual!

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  141. I love what you did with the card.

    Holly Paulson

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  142. Ah, Betty, I love the outside of your card! The bleeding hearts stand out beautifully with the clean look. The verse by Michael Card is perfect for the inside, too. Not sure I like the grunge look inside the card, though. It is just so different from the outside. Nevertheless, I'd be delighted to have received this card!
    D Morgan

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  143. Very pretty. I loke the grunge work.

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  144. Breathtaking beauty and prayerful encouragement both showcased with these new sets, Betty!! Love the muted back stamping and how you made the inside just as beautiful as the front!! Hugs!

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  145. So beautiful and elegant. I love this card! Anyone would love to receive this card! Great job!

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  146. This is such a beautiful card. Good job with these colors.
    Jan from Reno

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  147. What a pretty card - love the colors and the embellishments!

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  148. Wow - what a lovely card. Love the the colors and the way you embellished it by stitching around the outer edge. The seam binding, pins, and brad add that special touch. God's Blessings!

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  149. Beautiful job Betty. The bleeding hearts seem so soft and gentle and the color combination is welcoming. Happy New Year!

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  150. Beautiful cards, love layout and colors, thank you for sharing !

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  151. quiet elegance....very nice

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  152. Your card is so pretty! I really like the white bow and how it doesn't compete for attention against your pretty flowers. It just adds such a sweet touch.
    Thank you for sharing! :)

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  153. The bleeding hearts are a beautiful flower on this card.

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  154. What a lovely card! Love those bleeding heart flowers. I hope you have a blessed New Year!
    hugs,
    Gini

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  155. Very pretty...got to have this set!

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  156. I love the color combo -- my faves! Clean design, very nice all around.

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  157. The design, layout and colors of your card really showcase the image so well. TFS.

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  158. Beautiful! This is the only word to describe it!

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  159. Bleeding Hearts....perfect for Valentine's Day coming soon! Simple elegance.

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  160. How sweet your card is. It would make a good Mother's Day card, too.

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  161. The cards are great. Love the elegance with the ease of the card.

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  162. I can't decide if I like the inside or the outside better! Beautiful card!

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  163. I love your design of the front of the card and the words used inside are perfect.

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  164. Love the simplicity of this card!

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  165. What a beautiful card....love the bleeding hearts, reminds me of a former neighbor that I spend many hours with and learned so very much from her also. She was an amazing woman. Thanks for the amazing card.

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  166. What a beautiful card....love the bleeding hearts, reminds me of a former neighbor that I spend many hours with and learned so very much from her also. She was an amazing woman. Thanks for the amazing card.

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  167. This is very beautiful card and the bleeding hearts are lovely.
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    Discount card printing

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  168. Such a pretty card. I like the simple design of the outside of your card and the layout for the inside is terrific!

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Thanks so much!

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