Friday, November 4, 2011

Cards That Care Blog Hop!


Welcome to my stop along the Cards That Care blog hop!
Having spent a lot of time visiting my great-grandmother
in the nursing home when I was a teen,
I can truly say that this is such a worthy cause and I 
am so thrilled and honored to be a part of it.
Special thanks to Vera and Jennifer for hosting it!

You should have come here by way of the 
adorable and talented Brandi.
If you're just popping in or get lost anywhere along the way,
just hop back over to Vera's blog
for the full list of participants and the awesome prizes,
including Lawn Fawn, Hero Arts, May Arts, 
Penny Black, The Sweet Stamp Shop, and many more.

On to my card:


I hope you enjoy it!
See the end for a full list of supplies.

And please don't forget that Vera and Jennifer are
collecting holiday cards through November 30th. 
See Vera or Jennifer's blogs for those 
details and please consider joining in this 
fabulous cause and spreading a little Christmas
cheer to the elderly this year.

For now it's time to continue the hop
with the incredibly artistic Cristina Kowalczyk!

Have fun hopping and be sure to leave
a comment at each stop for your best chances to win!
Have a great day!



Supplies:
stamps: Stampendous, Hero Arts
ink: Momento Tuxedo Black
coloring medium: Copic Markers
paper: Memory Box, My Mind's Eye
burlap: Canvas Corp
ribbon: stash
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130 comments:

  1. Samantha MannNovember 4, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    i love love love the colors! and i just think it's a perfect card all around!!!

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  2. judyNovember 4, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Lovely card! I love the colors and texture.

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  3. Sue AlgerNovember 4, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Your colors are beautiful. I love the burlap you used and seems so fitting for this card.

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  4. Ramona B.November 4, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    So beautiful, and this is what Christmas is all about!

    Ramona B.

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  5. Gregsgirl's crafty cornerNovember 4, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    just lovely I love the idea of the burlap piece for added dimension!

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  6. Robin S.November 4, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    I love this card! The colors, the juxtaposition of the burlap with the Baby Jesus and angels stamp, the focus of the card! I love everything about it!

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  7. melania deasyNovember 4, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Ohhhh Christi...this is really sweet card, The colors is fantastic, the texture so fabulous, Perfect card, LOVE it!!!

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  8. Dana D.November 4, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    This card is so cute. Great colors. Love the blog hop and will be sending in my Christmas cards for the card drive for sure.

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  9. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)November 4, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    oh burlap! I've been playing with burlap too! Great card.

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  10. JoyceNovember 4, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Such a cute card. I love that ribbon.

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  11. Michelle BlakeNovember 4, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    This is such a sweet card. Love the way you used the burlap. It seems especially fitting for a Nativity scene.

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  12. Miriam PrantnerNovember 4, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Really pretty! Love the sheer checked ribbon and the burlap, and such different colors for Christmas, but they work so well.

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  13. IlissaNovember 4, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    those babies are just to cute! love how you set the theme!!

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  14. maryse n.November 4, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    This card is so sweet.

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  15. Katy YoungNovember 4, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    love this card, so sweet!

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  16. Terrie LNovember 4, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Oh, I love that sweet little angels stamp!
    And the colours and textures are fabulous!
    Thank you for sharing.

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  17. PatNovember 4, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Such a sweet card! TFS....

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  18. brendaNovember 4, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Your card is so sweet - thanks so much for sharing it!!

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  19. BarbaraNovember 4, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    This is such an adorable card and so in keeping with Christmas! Love it!

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  20. Ruby CraftNovember 4, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Great use of textures, patterns and colors! Love the way you put them all together to showcase such a sweet image.

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  21. EllieNovember 4, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Very sweet card. Love the colors & the image is adorable

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  22. AGohlNovember 4, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Awww... how adorable... Love that manger pictuer on top of the burlap!

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  23. CindiNovember 4, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    thank you for sharing beautiful card

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  24. JeanneNovember 4, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Love the burlap - it makes the card all the sweeter!

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  25. AnonymousNovember 4, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Oh so sweet!

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  26. KellyNovember 4, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    so precious! Love the texture of the burlap!

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  27. Melinda ANovember 4, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Wow, the fabric is very cool. I love your use of it here. It adds a great texture to the card without a lot of bulk.

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  28. DebNovember 4, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    The burlap is a FANTASTIC touch!

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  29. conilNovember 4, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    This really made me 'verklempt'. Thanx so much for sharing your talent with us.

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  30. Lisa TNovember 4, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    What a sweet little card!

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  31. AnonymousNovember 4, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Sweet, love your card. Thanks for sharing all these great card ideas.

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  32. GabrieleNovember 4, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    what a worthy cause and what a cute card!

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  33. Annie's CreationsNovember 4, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    cute...love the colors

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  34. Karin ÅkesdotterNovember 4, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    This is sooo SUPER CUTE - LOVE

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  35. Anita RexNovember 4, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Oh Christy this is lovely! I love that stamp! The paper and the burlap are perfect, such a great card!!!!! And love that ribbon!

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  36. DNAMIchaudNovember 4, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Love the burlap in the card. Adorable card! Thanks for sharing.

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  37. YizzNovember 4, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    I just love the use of burlap, it really goes with the mood of the card. Thanks for sharing.

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  38. Lillian ChildNovember 4, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    This is so very lovely, Christiana!

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  39. glowegalNovember 4, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Gorgeous! I love the burlap accent to give it that extra touch.

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  40. AtticelfNovember 4, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Great color choices!

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  41. Laurel BeardNovember 4, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    GORGEOUS

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  42. LisaNovember 4, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Love your colors on this, and such a sweet image too :)

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  43. Kelly MassmanNovember 4, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    How sweet-love the burlap!

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  44. BrendaBNovember 4, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    What a sweet stamped image! Love the burlap background piece, too.

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  45. Happy Stamper BevNovember 4, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    This is a precious card and sure to light up someones day!!!

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  46. KatyNovember 4, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    What a great card! Love the use of different colors!

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  47. Karen DieboltNovember 4, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Beautiful card. I love the use of the burlap.

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  48. Jennifer RzasaNovember 4, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    I love the simple sentiment and the great texture!

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  49. AnonymousNovember 4, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Such a sweet Christmas stamp.It's perfect on your card. Thanks

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  50. karenelrNovember 4, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    How adorably sweet! Thank you for being a part of the blog hop!

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  51. Kathy MartinNovember 4, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Beautiful card! Love the burlap! So happy we're hopping together! :)

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  52. NitashaNovember 4, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Awesome card! love the color combo and use of burlap!

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  53. DivineNovember 4, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Love the card. Very beautiful. TFS :)

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  54. MarlaNovember 4, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Nice card!!

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  55. Terri (blindstamper)November 4, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Great colors, and what a cute stamp!

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  56. joyNovember 4, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Great vintage-y card!

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  57. Lori BNovember 4, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Oh..love those colors together! Very pretty!

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  58. UnknownNovember 4, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    So pretty! I am loving the aqua color with it!

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  59. KristenNovember 4, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    I love the use of burlap in this card, I've never tried that!

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  60. CarolNovember 4, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    Such a cute card, I love how you incorporated the burlap. Thanks so much for sharing!

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  61. Karen B.November 4, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    What a sweet card, the teal color is great.

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  62. Ivette E,November 4, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Very nice stamp. Love the colors in this card.

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  63. Vicki DutcherNovember 4, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Love that gingham ribbon!

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  64. Kim HNovember 4, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Love the card, it is joyful. Great burlap addition, wonderful details. Thank you for sharing and your support.

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  65. Linda KayNovember 4, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Love those non-traditional colors!!!! and all that texture! great job

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  66. Kelly LatevolaNovember 4, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    I love the colors you chose Christy! The burlap adds some really great texture too :)

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  67. LainNovember 4, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    The burlap adds done lovely texture - nice!

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  68. UnknownNovember 4, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Very sweet card and that burlap is just PERFECT on this card!

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  69. Emily KeatonNovember 4, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    I love it! Great card, great cause. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  70. Jeanette M.November 4, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    What a pretty card. That image is so sweet.

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  71. AnonymousNovember 5, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    What a sweet, darling card. I like the colors you used. Someone is going to smile when they see this card.

    Joan
    MN

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  72. JoanNovember 5, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    Such a sweet card. Love the colors and thanks for the inspiration. Can't wait to get started on my cards for the cause.
    joanvanleeuwen@ymail.com

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  73. Larissa HeskettNovember 5, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    THANKS for sharing!! I LOVE that stamp!! What an unexpected color palette too!! LOVE!!
    Have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

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  74. NonaNovember 5, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    This is such a sweet card, Christy! Love how you added burlap :)

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  75. FiorellaNovember 5, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    Just a nice use of burlap!

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  76. EliMeenahNovember 5, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    Alright, this card is super sweet! I love what you've done with the bit of burlap-it totally gives it that "in a manger feel"! I'm all about the spirit of Christmas and this just warmed my heart up like a fiery, Christmas bulb! Thanks a bunch for sharing your beautiful creation and for filling me with some awesome ideas.

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  77. diNovember 5, 2011 at 1:34 AM

    I really like the balance of textures on your card. The plaid and the burlap are awesome.

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  78. lkdeliNovember 5, 2011 at 1:44 AM

    Your card is so elegant! So beautiful!! Thanks for supporting this great idea.

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  79. MBNovember 5, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    That card image is just precious!

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  80. aliinvanNovember 5, 2011 at 2:42 AM

    The burlap is an awesome addition!

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  81. ivyNovember 5, 2011 at 3:09 AM

    the burlap gives the card such texture!

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  82. Kris in AlaskaNovember 5, 2011 at 4:03 AM

    Love the burlap touch behind the image. Sweet card! TFS!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  83. KatKatNovember 5, 2011 at 4:53 AM

    Thanks for sharing this wonderful card!

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  84. YaineaNovember 5, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    Great card, I love the sketch and colors!

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  85. Lisa JNovember 5, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    I love the texture of your card ~ great job.

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  86. CheriNovember 5, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Such a precious card. I like how you used the burlap.

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  87. NatQuebecNovember 5, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    very nice card and I like the idea of using burlap on it :-)

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  88. Kelly BoothNovember 5, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    So Cute...Love the burlap!!

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  89. Gail LNovember 5, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Beautiful card! Great use of burlap!

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  90. LinNovember 5, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    What a sweet image, and your use of the burlap is genius! Love your card!

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  91. CherNovember 5, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    aww what an idea...luv the burlap!

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  92. RachelNovember 5, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    great card! that burlap really adds some great texture!!

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  93. Flo November 5, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    What a sweet little image. Love it.

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  94. DanaNovember 5, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Cute card!!

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  95. Edith DemsharNovember 5, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Love this card! The true meaning of Christmas!

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  96. TanyaNovember 5, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    oh this is too sweet! love the use of burlap.

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  97. DottiNovember 5, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    so sweet!!

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  98. Weenie ThomasNovember 5, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Lovely non traditional colours

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  99. BethWNovember 5, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    This is gorgeous-love the texture from the burlap.Blessings to you for taking part in this.

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  100. MargieNovember 5, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    What a sweet card-love the burlap!

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  101. RavenNovember 5, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    Beautiful card. Thanks so much for sharing.
    http://feralscraps.blogspot.com/

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  102. Stacie (craft-princess)November 5, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    Great card! Love the burlap!

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  103. AnonymousNovember 5, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    what an awesome image, and the use of burlap makes a wonderful addition to the card!
    linda patti tpatti@windstream.net

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  104. Sue DNovember 5, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    Great image--love the burlap.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  105. deniseNovember 5, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    Wow, you take a lot of time on your cards. Beautiful!

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  106. MelodyNovember 5, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    Such a sweet card and I love the colors.

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  107. DianaNovember 6, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    Beautiful card, so full of sweetness and innocence

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  108. MarilizeNovember 6, 2011 at 4:08 AM

    Such a sweet card. Loving this inspirational hop and thoughtful drive.

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  109. Steph BNovember 6, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Pretty card, great texture. Very original design.

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  110. Kim CNovember 6, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Really like the images in your card. Great Job!

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  111. DebraNovember 6, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    What a great use of burlap...would never have thought of using it for texture.

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  112. CarolineNovember 6, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Great way of using non-traditional colors. Great patterns and the burlap is super texture to add.

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  113. jintyoo7November 6, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    HOw lovely! The little image looks fabulous on that texure :o)

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  114. Denise BryantNovember 6, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Sweet card! Love that burlap piece for added texture!
    DeniseB

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  115. Isha GuptaNovember 6, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    Love all the textures in your card. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  116. ShaylaNovember 6, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    You're awesome for using nontraditional colors for your card.

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  117. JessicaNovember 6, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Such a sweet card and I love the piece of burlap under the image.

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  118. Sharon D from CanadaNovember 6, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Lovely card! I love the sweet image you chose - those angels are darling!

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  119. LindseyNovember 6, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Beautiful card! Love the burlap!

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  120. NE BrendaNovember 6, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    So sweet! Makes me happy to believe good things will be done with such beautiful cards.

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  121. MarshaNovember 6, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    What a lovely card. Beautiful colors and I love the piece of burlap.

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  122. Kathy BNovember 6, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    Awwww- how sweet!

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  123. CarmenNovember 6, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Very creative! Love the earthy tones and feel with the surprise of a bit of blue!

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  124. MabelNovember 6, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Love that stamp!!! is an awesome card!

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  125. Debbie C.November 6, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Wonderful card. Love the stamp and the burlap is a great idea.

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  126. pcmNovember 6, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    so sweet!

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  127. Inks4funNovember 6, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    I always love the use of a Christmas card, with non-traditional colors. This is well done, great job.

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  128. AngelNovember 6, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    Love that card and all the wonderful creative layers. Thank you so much
    for giving from your heart.

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  129. Indy's DesignsNovember 7, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    Beautiful and inspiring card!

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  130. jhonblackNovember 11, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    Perfectly embossed background and gorgeous notepad stamp. Great design with that banner made of Basic Grey papers! logo design services

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