Tuesday, May 4, 2010

*A Muse Anniversary Blog Hop*

Welcome to A Muse's 9th Anniversary Blog Hop! I'm so glad you stopped by! The Blog Hop began back at the A Muse Blog, so be sure to go there to get started. If you have a problem with any links along the way, you can always hop back to the A Muse Blog for a complete list of direct links to all the participants. If you started at the beginning and have followed your way here, you should have come from Anna Wight's blog.

For those of us who *love* collage style cards, the new Everything's Rosy release is a dream come true! I couldn't resist creating a collage-style accordion card. No sanding on this one. Sorry to disappoint! ;) I replaced my usual sanding with some ink to the edges just to make it look a little aged and worn. Now for the fun stuff!
There's a giveaway on each individual blog along the hop, in addition to a grand prize! Be sure to leave a comment on this blog post for a chance to win two of my favorite new Everything's Rosy stamps, Queen Anne's Lace and the Hello sentiment you see on my shabby accordion-style card. One winner will be chosen at random. The grand prize winner will be chosen randomly from all the comments left on all the blogs participating in the hop, so the more you comment, the more chances you have to win! Winners will be announced Monday, May 10th on the A Muse Blog.

My fellow Muse, Elena, is the next stop, so be sure to hop on over to her blog to see what crafty goodness she has whipped up for you and for another chance to win some amazing new Everything's Rosy stamps!

277 comments:

  1. i love that! very clean and cute!!!

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  2. Fantastic! I've not done one of these in a long time! Thanks for refreshing my memory!

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  3. Your card reminds me of why I love spring.

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  4. A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!! This is just beautiful and really enhances the vintage feel of the stamps....great job!!

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  5. That is a great card and just love all the stamp images. The color of inks are really pretty too. Thanks. At the moment I'm into accordion type cards too. You can fit a lot of stamping on them.

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  6. I have never made one of these, so I must try! Gorgeous work for a special celebration!

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  7. So pretty and feminine - and a great idea for a card!

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  8. Beautiful tags! I love the new
    stamps!!

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  9. Great card! These stamps are wonderful - they just make me smile!

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  10. I love your very creative card!! I am going to have to try making one like that. Love the stamps especially the border!!

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  11. What a fun surprise for someone opening this card....SO pretty!

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  12. Very pretty, love the soft colors.

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  13. Well done! I love the colors and the accordion fold!

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  14. W O W!!!!!!!! How amazingly gorgeous is this!!!!!! I love it!!!!! Soooo many gorgeous images!! And the colors are just incredable!!!!!! Love it!!!!!!!!

    ~Lindsay~

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  15. So pretty and soft, Becky! You do the collage thing so well!

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  16. Goodness, this is gorgeous. Love how soft the colors are.

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  17. The colors are so pretty - and Queen Anne's Lace & Bursting blooms are my faves so far. Very nice job!

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  18. First Anna says "Hello"! :) Second your website makes me smile - I love polkadots too! And third - your cards make me smile as well - the first word I think of is "peaceful". Best to you.

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  19. This is so beautiful Becky! You know just where to place everything and it came out perfect! Love it! ~~Pam

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  20. LOVE the Queen's Anne Lace and your beautiful card! Thanks!

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  21. Love the soft colors and the clean, spring feel of this!

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  22. Love your card. I have never made one of these and need to try it.

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  23. I always admire your style Becky, and this is no exception! Lovely!!! Thank you for sharing with us! (from Sheryl S in NM)

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  24. beautiful...thanks for sharing.

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  25. LOVE THIS!!! You use the BEST color combos!! :)

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  26. LOVE it!! I've long forgotten about these tag accordian cards and this is beautiful! Love the colors and use of all the images together ~ nicely done!!

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  27. What a sweet and pretty floral collage scene!!

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  28. These are such lovely images, and you've really made them shine! Just beautiful!

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  29. Wow - LOVE what you did (even without sanding)! :)

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  30. Love the idea of an accordion card! Beautiful! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  31. I just love the shabby accordian card! So cute!

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  32. absolutely ADORE your tag collage. great colors! i had already decided i didn't need the border stamp! thanks for the enabling!

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  33. How fantastically creative, love it!

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  34. How simply fabulous! So soft and perfectly pretty!

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  35. your tag card is so pretty - am going to give that a try. thanks for a chance to win.

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  36. Love your tag card, beautiful soft colors :)

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  37. This is one awesome and inspiring tag card. I just love the colors and stamps you used on this.

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  38. A tag book...haven't made one of these in ages. thanks, stamping sue

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  39. Hi Becky,

    I love your collage-style card! The butterflies and flowers remind me of spring...something that we have every couple of days here in MN. Mother Nature can't decide just yet ;)

    I love the soft color palette you used for your card as well. SO pretty.

    ~Tonya

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  40. Love how you did this accordian card. Colors are wonderful ... I see a 'kaching' coming out of the pockets soon

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  41. Wonderful colors!! Nice to have a different kind of card. Thanks for the chance.

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  42. Stunning, as are all your cards! I am so loving this release from A Muse!

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  43. Love the tag shape of your card!

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  44. I love your cards!!!

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  45. Beautiful colors and those stamps!!!

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  46. Wow, what a beautiful project! Love the colors and details. I'm inspired!

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  47. Very lovely card. Your creations are always beautiful. SNW

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  48. this is a jaw dropper... love it... just awesome...

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  49. I can't get over the warmth you manage to put into your cards. So lovely.

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  50. Love, love that Queen Annes lace stamp. Especially since I was born in Queen Anne's County!

    Kathy

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  51. Kristina GwinettMay 4, 2010 at 9:44 AM

    Probably the cutest accordion card I've seen. I love the different ribbons and that it looks like several tags.

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  52. Gorgeous colors! Great card!

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  53. So soft and pretty...I love it!

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  54. Oh, WOW! Love that lacey look. Thanks for the great inspiration!

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  55. I love the accordian tag!! so neat! and all those colors look like the perfect spring day! awesome!

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  56. This card just makes me calm and happy! Thank you for that!

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  57. Beautiful! Perfect for spring!

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  58. Goodness! I adore the way your butterflies are lifting right off the tags! Pure preciousness!

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  59. What a fun card! I love your inking around the edges.

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  60. Shabby chic?!? Oh no, just simple chic! I love your use of color and style, Becky! I love the collage effect you created and each page looks like a beautiful vintage tag! Chic, chic, chic!

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  61. Stunning! I love all of your beautiful touches here, Becky! The dimension of the butterflies, the pretty scallop detail around the tops, the beautiful colors, I love this project! You inspired me to try a little shabby chic the other day. Mine was all shabby and no chic! hehe, I need to leave distressing to the experts like you!

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  62. I love it. So soft and pretty.

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  63. Luv this! Luving how the little butterflies just pop out of it! Great job!

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  64. wow! I just love the butterflies. Everything is just so pretty! thanks for sharing

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  65. Love your tag card! I have this tag-card for years but never used it. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  66. I haven't done an accordion card in forever. Yours is GORGEOUS--thanks for the inspiration!

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  67. Love the colors and the idea of making a tag card. PeggyF(lefsegirl)

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  68. This is a lovely spring card that made me smile and sigh wistfully for sunshine.

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  69. Such a clever design! And perfect for the season :)

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  70. cute idea! love the colors!

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  71. Becky you've done it again with a beautiful collage project. It is lovely!

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  72. What great ideas from an amazing bunch of stampers... thank you so much!

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  73. Oh so clever. I'm going to have to make a tag card soon. Love it

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  74. love the field you have have created across the tags.

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  75. What a darling tag card!! Ingenious! :)

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  76. These cards are just full of spring. I love the tag one and your color choices are great!

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  77. What a gorgeous, springtime creation! Wonderful design and colors! I love the accordion tag idea. It has been too long since I've played with that.

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  78. I like the butterflies! they are lovely!

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  79. I love your card! I'm totally going to have to borrow this idea :)

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  80. Great idea, love the collage card. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  81. What a fun style card. Just love all the inspiration.

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  82. I am a HUGE fan of tags, and your accordian tag creation is absolutely fabulous!

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  83. Love all the different textures of flowers in there!!!

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  84. Wow, it looks so classy. Love it.

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  85. Very classy cards. Thanks for sharing.

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  86. Your card layout is beautiful as usual -- love the way you arranged all the flowers, leaves, and butterflies. The stamps in this release are beautiful!

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  87. Truly beautiful card. Thanks for sharing your talent with us!

    Bridget N

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  88. What wonderfully inspiring ideas...I just love those butterflies. Anna said to say hello! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  89. I love your collage style card! I especially love how you used the Queen Anne's Lace stamp. Very pretty!!!

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  90. Truely Beautiful collage card!!

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  91. How inspiring...I have never done a collage card! It is truly beautiful!
    Lisa P NH

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  92. Love the soft colors.

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  93. I this card big time!!! It's so very pretty.

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  94. very cool. Love the butterflies!

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  95. I love this accordian tag. It looks so elegant.

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  96. What an absolutely lovely design - so light, fun and lively. The colors are so restful and soothing. I must pick up a few (or all) of the new release. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  97. I just love the accordian card. I also love your blog great design soooo happy feeling...

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  98. I love the detail on your card - I never think to do accordion cards so this is great inspiration! Thank you! So pretty.....

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  99. What a pretty card -- lots of spring colors and images!

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  100. Beautiful Card. Love your style.
    Thanks for sharing!
    Stacie

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  101. Thanks for the great ideas.

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  102. Love your tag card. It is so soft and lovely.

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  103. Great project....thanx for the inspiration today.

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  104. LOVE this tag card and all the spring flowers...so PRETTY!

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  105. These stamps do work perfectly for collage stamping. Love your project.

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  106. what a fabulous use of the stamps for tags and the post below showing the cards.... LOVE it! Kim K

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  107. Love your tag collage style card. This would be perfect for a Mom's day card too.
    Happy 9th Birthday A Muse and thanks for the chance to win

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  108. WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Your 'card' is so pretty. It left me in AWE

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  109. I love the tags card, and the mural you created over it!! lovely!

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  110. I love this tag card! Would be cute as a mini album for small pics! :) Love your blog... so glad to have found A Muse's blog hop today! Thanks for an oppty to win, too!

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  111. OMIGOSH! That is just beautiful. I really think this release is amazing with its versatility.
    Thanks for the inspiration.

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  112. What a lovely card! So soft and springy; I love all the stamps you've used.

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  113. Love the softness of your card - the colours are all so perfect together!

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  114. I love how you showcased all of these stamps on your accordion card! The colors are lovely as are the images!

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  115. Love it! Great idea (tags) which can be used with tons of different stamps.

    Kristan G.

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  116. so pretty, I really like the yellow butterflies!

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  117. Love this tag card - so pretty! Thanks for the inspiration! :)

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  118. Love the tag card idea and such soft pretty colors!

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  119. Fantastic collage! definitely goes into my favorite files. Can't wait to get my hands on he new "rubba."

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  120. Your card is fantastic. Very summery.

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  121. All of your cards are so soft and lovely! I always find inspiration here!!

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  122. Very cute card! Love those little butterflies! Thanks for sharing!

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  123. So soft and girly!! Fun accordian card. What an inspiration!!

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  124. Beautiful. I'm really enjoying all the cards you gals have created.

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  125. Very pretty! I'd love to win the queen anne's lace. Thanks for the chance.

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  126. Amazing card!! what beautiful images...thanks for sharing.

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  127. Very cute tags and thanks for the chance to win!

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  128. Love your work and loving your blog! You've got a new follower...

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  129. That Queen Anne's Lace is gorgeous!

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  130. That's such a unique card! I can't wait to make one!!
    Thanks! :)

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  131. Wow! These look so nice. Great job!

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  132. I love your beautiful card with its pastel colors. It makes me want to make one for my grandma.

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  133. Great design with this wonderful set. Beautiful choice of colors.

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  134. nice job....love the butterflies.

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  135. I really luv the queens lace! so pretty, ty for sharing and a chance too...luvin the hop!
    cher

    hilly77 at comcast dot net

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  136. Your accordian card is beautiful! Love it -- and thanks for the chance to win these stamps!

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  137. becky, as always - beautiful!!!!

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  138. oh my gosh, that's beautiful...I am going to have to try that style of card!

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  139. Wow these are so pretty. I love how you use these soft muted tones to make these amazing tags. They are so wonderful with those butterflies fluttering about. Wouldn't mind getting these on a Mother's Day gift. Lol. Thanks so much for sharing.

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  140. What a unique card. Being new the the cardmaking world Im amazed at the talent and variety. TFS

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  141. WOW - look at all those comments!! Lovely job!

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  142. That is gorgeous, I love tags, I'll have to bookmark this for future reference.

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  143. I love these stamps and your cards are beautiful! Thanks for sharing and the chance to win!

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  144. So cute - I'm going to have to try an accordion card!

    terri at digitaldesigns dot us

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  145. Beautiful work! Love all the layering of the stamps!

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  146. Wow! That looks amazing. I love the Bloghop, it is such a great way to get inspired and to discover new artisits! Thank you!

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  147. too beautiful!! And I LOVE your faves- that queen anne's lace is to die for!!! :)

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  148. What a beautiful accordian card. Love it!

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  149. I love this....and love those stamps.....I will have to case this for sure.....thank you for sharing....

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  150. I love this fresh, springy collage. It makes me want to head on over to my stamping table and pull out all my summery inks and just play, play, play.

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  151. This is so soft and beautiful! Love all those flowers!

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  152. Everything looks so fresh and clean...made me think of the first smell of spring when you can open the doors and let the air in! Wonderful!

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  153. That is so pretty! Love the look and the colors. The new stamp line is terrific.... can't wait til it's in the stores!
    DeniseB

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  154. I love this! Love the butterflies. beautiful. I have to try this.

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  155. I love this card, so pretty. The stamps are awesome. Shari (cricutrookie)

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  156. Love this card. Thank you for shaaring - EJ

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  157. I like the Queen Anne's Lace, too! Your collage card is beautiful. I hadn't seen that done before.

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  158. super beautiful. cannt wait to try ths style!!

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  159. So very cute! Thanks so much for sharing.

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  160. What a great way to showcase these beautiful stamps. Loove your idea!!!!

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  161. Love the accordian card, what a great idea! So pretty!

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  162. Hey Becky... firstly Anna(Wight) says 'Hello' to you:)

    Awesum idea... love the continuity and the flow of it... very pretty:)

    Hugs
    Shalini

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  163. Anna says 'hello'. Your card is really fresh and summery and puts a song in my heart, thank you.
    Harriet

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  164. Really love all the layering and the darling little gingham detail at the top of each one in a different coordinating color. So sweet! :)

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  165. I gasped! I love the accordion tag card - beautiful ;D

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  166. Perfect... love the idea of a concertina card with tags,... very clever

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  167. Love the soft shades you used:-) great design too!

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  168. Becky,
    I not only got my inspiration for a Mother's Day card with your accordion masterpiece, but I love your bright and cheerful polka dot blog. Made me smile when it opened up ....I will be back!

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  169. This is beautiful! Hope you dont mind someone card-lifting some ideas. :-)

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  170. What a delight! Love your sense of Spring. These stamps work great for it.

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  171. Mary (Happy Now)May 5, 2010 at 9:35 AM

    This is the perfect card to celebrate this new release! AWESOME!

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