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Saturday, May 21, 2011

Celebrating 300K hits with a Giveaway!

Before I share the giveaway, here's today's card using Layers of Color's Embroidered Butterfly and Sent With Love. I heat embossed the butterfly with white on vellum paper and colored it with Copics. I love the transparent look. The card was die cut using Spellbinders Lacey Circle and classic circle dies.
Just Because

Now, I had to draw another winner for the giveaway I had over a week ago. I never heard from the winner, so I drew again from that week's post. The new winner of the new Parisian Motif dies by Spellbinders is...Vera W. Yates (Ling). Please email me, via tab above, with your address, Vera! Thanks for playing along.

If you didn't win, don't fret. To celebrate my 300K hits, I am giving away two of my stamp sets from Layers of Color and/or The Craft's Meow. You get to pick which two you want of the sets I have released so far from these two companies. And if you already have them all, you can pick from the new sets coming in June from both companies (June is a busy month of releases for me!). And FYI,The Craft's Meow sneak peeks begin soon!

In addition, I have another set of Spellbinders' Fleur de lis Doily Motifs dies to give away.
bFleur de lis Doily Motifs

To be eligible to win:
  • just comment from now till Friday's post (May 27). I will pick the winner from one random commenter from one random day.
  • Feel free to share the info about this giveaway on Facebook, your blog or Twitter. If you do, leave me another comment per day you share it with a link to your post.
Some things to consider:
  • You don't need a blog to enter. I've set up my blog so you can comment as "Anonymous." Just make sure you leave me your email or other distinguishing info on your post.
  • Leave a comment every day to better your chances. I randomly pick a winner from a random day, not just from today's post.
  • I will pick the winner among those who left comments on the posts. So, please don't enter via email or the chat box on the left. I have no way to keep track of them all. Sorry :-(.
  • This giveaway is open to everyone in the world! However, you are responsible to pay for taxes incurred.
Finally, thank you from the bottom of my heart for your visits. It encourages me to keep going with what I do. I hope you always find inspiration from my work. Blessings to you!
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90 comments:

  1. NancyMay 21, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    First of all, your card is absolutely GORGEOUS!! I love your butterfly!
    Secondly, thank you so much for your wonderful generosity in doing another great giveaway so soon! I sure would love to win some of your beautiful stamps! I don't have any of them yet. The hardest part would be picking out two of them because I love them all! lol Thank you Nina!...Nancy :o)

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  2. MiesjeMay 21, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Love your card Nina! I really like using vellum for butterflies. Thanks for a chance to win!

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  3. Lovely LindaMay 21, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Hello Nina - I am going stright from here to get my vellum and embossing powders out - this is divine - you are always so creative my friend! I love the soft colours and the embossing too! This is divine! Thank you for the opportunity to win another of your SB Dies - this one is gorgeous too! God bless you my friend! {{{hugs}}}

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  4. Nicole DoironMay 21, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    So generous!!! I would love to win! Your butterfly is exquisite! :)

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  5. Theresa's StudioMay 21, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Love that butterfly embossed on vellum. Must try that. This is one beautiful card. Congrats on the milestone.

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  6. Carla S.May 21, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Beautiful butterfly card, Nina! I love the embossed vellum! Congrats on 300K hits and thanks for the chance to win the wonderful candy!

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  7. farmhouse-storyMay 21, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    congrats on the 300k! beautiful little b-fly card, nina!

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  8. GildaMay 21, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    What a lovely card, so delicate!

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  9. UnknownMay 21, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    beautiful card and beautiful blog!!

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  10. GinaMay 21, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    The card is stunning! I, too, love the soft, transparent look of the butterfly. Congratulations on 300K hits!!!!

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  11. AnonymousMay 21, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    Congrats on all the hits! Lovely candy! I love the card, beautiful shape. That butterfly, gorgeous! Have a Blessed Sunday!
    xxx
    Dutch Tulip
    Marja

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  12. Lovely LindaMay 21, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Hi Nina - just popping back to let you know I shared on FB!
    https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=228048120543757&id=100000157119701#!/profile.php?id=100000157119701

    Congratulations on all of the hits by the way! {{{hugs}}}

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  13. ~amy~May 21, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    ooohhh...I love your shaped card...the colors and embossing are fab!

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  14. GlynisMay 21, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    I just love the effect of the embossing and copics on the velum...such a gorgeous card :O)

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  15. AnonymousMay 21, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    I absolutely love that card!! It makes me smile to look at it :)

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  16. kim WMay 21, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    I'm so excited about your giveaway, your cards are absolutely beautiful!

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  17. Betty BentonMay 21, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    That butterfly is gorgeous as are the embossed "pie sections". Thanks for the change to enter your giveaway!!

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  18. Jennifer ScullMay 21, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    absolutely gorgeous! makes me want to sit outside and gaze at blue skies and watch for butterflies! :)
    have a lovely weekend!

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  19. Nancy L.May 21, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    congrats nina!!! you always have something amazing that you have created!!

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  20. Rhonda MillerMay 21, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Your card is gorgeous. I just love that butterfly.
    Congrats on 300k! Thanks for a chance to win.

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  21. Rhonda MillerMay 21, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    I have posted about your candy on my blog and added it to my sidebar.

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  22. terriavidreader (IN-USA)May 21, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Love your cards and thanks for a chance to win too.

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  23. RedGemMay 21, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    What a beautiful card you're right the butterfly looks like stained glass. Also congrats on the 300K hits. Tks also for the chance to getting some blog candy!

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  24. LoriMay 21, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Love this card, the butterfly is gorgeous on the vellum and embossed in white! The dies are awesome, I've been eying them up for awhile now. Congrats on the 300k!

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  25. LoriMay 21, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Hi again, Nina! I want those dies badly, :-) so I posted on my blog, too.http://loriplayingwithpaper.blogspot.com/2011/05/new-givaway-from-croatia.html

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  26. TanyaMay 21, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Oh Nina this is gorgeous! I love the look with the embossing on the vellum, beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration, and thanks for the chance to win! :D

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  27. grandmaleeMay 21, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    I didn't realize how wonderful the Copics looked like on the vellum, and the embossing really adds the perfect finishing touch. This is gorgeous! Loving all of the blog candy! Congrats on all of the hits!

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  28. KimMay 21, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Lovely card! Thank you for being an inspiration!
    And the chance to win some wonderful blog candy!!

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  29. Patti JMay 21, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Beautiful card, Nina!!! I don't know why, but I never thought to split a circle like you did - thanks for the inspiration! Hugs...

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  30. Patti JMay 21, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Sheesh...I forgot to say Congratulations on your 300k hits! AMAZING inspiration that you are, I'm not surprised!!! Congrats, my friend!!!

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  31. Rema DeLeeuwMay 21, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Congrates on your 300k hits! Your card is awesome as usual, love that butterfly.....

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  32. Savannah O'GwynnMay 21, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    OH NINA--what a beautiful card! I LOVE the colors and that butterfly! GORGEOUS!! LOVE visiting here:) LOVE LOVE LOVE!

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  33. whitneymaryannMay 21, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    Thanks for ongoing opportunities to win--all crafters know you can never have too many crafting supplies.

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  34. creativeartsMay 22, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    Nina, love your card! The butterfly really looks like it was embroidered! Making the circle card with the embossed background was very inspiring.

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  35. jperrMay 22, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    Great card. Thanks fro e=the chance to win blog candy.
    Jocelan
    bjperr2@gmail.com

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  36. suzieq23May 22, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    As always, Nina, your creations are fabulous. Hope you dont mind but I have already printed out the card to use for my own inspiration. Just love the layout. Thanks. I will keep my fingers crossed for one of your give-aways. They are always fantastic too!

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  37. Vera Yates (Ling)May 22, 2011 at 2:38 AM

    Gorgeous card, Nina! Your card alwyas so elegant & beautiful. And congrats on 300K hits. Here's to many more. :)

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  38. AnonymousMay 22, 2011 at 3:48 AM

    I love the card with the butterfly! A talented lady to say the least!

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  39. AnonymousMay 22, 2011 at 3:50 AM

    I the above anonymous- forgot to leave my email
    eby@mainestream.us
    Thanks

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  40. Deebi27May 22, 2011 at 4:21 AM

    Gosh, I LOVE your card! The textures are just fabulous! Did you snip some peaks out of the one die cut to get the circle...no peaks! Nina, I am going to have to find this die set...Hobby Lobby maybe with 30 - 40 % off...yesssss!

    Thanks for the chance to win some special stamps from you too!

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  41. lisa808May 22, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    Lovely card. Congrats on 300K hits and thanks for the blog candy chance.

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  42. tiffMay 22, 2011 at 4:41 AM

    Such a beautiful card! Love the shape and the butterfly looks gorgeous! Thanks so much for the chance to win!

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  43. Betty SueMay 22, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    Love your beautiful butterfly! Thanks for a chance to win!

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  44. LageneMay 22, 2011 at 5:16 AM

    Beautiful card! I LOVE the Butterfly and the embossed quarters!!! Congrats on 300K hits!

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  45. Karen (TLgirl353)May 22, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    Nina- Your card is just beautiful! Congratulations on reaching 300K. You are so sweet to give a chance to win this fabulous Spellbinder die set.

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  46. Shirley NMay 22, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    Your card is beautiful Nina, I love your butterfly. Love the white embossed look on vellum with the sheer colors, absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  47. RebbeccaMay 22, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    Wow! just gorgeous! I love the white embossing...looks to delicate like lace :)

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  48. Sue DMay 22, 2011 at 5:33 AM

    Very pretty card! I like the different embossed backgrounds and the beautiful butterfly.

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  49. UnknownMay 22, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    Beautiful cards! And what a grrat give away!! Thank you for sharing....

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  50. SiskiyouSueMay 22, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    Your card is just beautiful! I love the technique, and the transparent look of the butterfly's wings. Great job!

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  51. RandellynMay 22, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    Your cards (and all your work) is beautiful and quite inspirational. I'm glad I found your site. Sounds like a great give away...you're very generous.

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  52. ChandraMay 22, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    Love your creations as I continue to share your blog link on my Facebook!

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  53. UnknownMay 22, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    This is beautiful, Nina!
    Wow, 300K?? Huge congrats!!!

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  54. AnonymousMay 22, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    I have a thing for butterflies also. I just love this card. It is beautiful. I am so glad I found your website.

    Deb
    dbauer224@yahoo.com

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  55. UnknownMay 22, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    I love your card Nina! I'm going to have to try this shape of card. What you do is so beautiful.
    Hugs,
    Rosamond

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  56. SueMay 22, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Beautifol card and I love the gift set. Have a wonderful Sunday

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  57. SoepMay 22, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Je kaartje is prachtig
    En die vlinder erop wow wat mooi gedaan
    Je mag er trots op zijn
    gr,ans
    Oja je giftset is welkom hier hahaha

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  58. Barb GhigMay 22, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Hi Nina ~ I really LOVE your card! So many gorgeous details...and your butterfly is stunning! Thanks so much for a chance to win!!! Have a wonderful Sunday :-)

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  59. Sharon in ArizonaMay 22, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    A BIG congratulations to the new winner!!! Wow, more giveaways! This is soo exciting! Love your card, Nina. I love how you did 4 different embossed pieces, and that butterfly....sooooo beautiful. We love you and thanks for more goodies. Hugs, Sharon :o) smarch@wildblue.net

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  60. Sharon in ArizonaMay 22, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Hello again Nina...I've just posted the giveaway and your url on my facebook page. I forgot to tel you CONGRATULATIONS on the big 300K. How exciting is that!!!! Hugs, Sharon :o)
    smarch@wildblue.net

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  61. LeanneMay 22, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS! May you have a steady stream of visitors always.

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  62. sallysbitz2May 22, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Hello Nina, I am a new follower, I found you through a fellow blogger x

    Your card is gorgeous, love the way you have used a die cut to make the shaped card.

    Great candy & thanks for the chance of winning x

    hugs sally x
    sallysbitz.blogspot.com

    PS.... I have candy up for grabs too.

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  63. buggin2stampMay 22, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Your card is gorgeous Nina! I love how you quartered the embossed circle. I will have to try that. I also adore that gorgeous butterfly stamped on vellum.

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  64. AnonymousMay 22, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Congrats on your milestone! Love the card. Thanks for sharing.

    Dorothy C
    dorothy_casas@verizon.net

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  65. jan metcalfMay 22, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    Great week of posts! So glad you share your art!

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  66. Holly AKA KopyKatMay 22, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Love the embossed butterfly and cute design. Thanks for the chance to win the spellbinders!

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  67. Darlene GMay 22, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Hey Nina,
    I can understand why you have 300K blog hits your work is so gorgeous. The butterfly is beautiful. I'll have to give him a try. Good luck to me!!

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  68. Cindy LouMay 22, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    I have the embroidered butterfly and it is one of my fav's! I use it constantly it is so pretty when used with irredesent ep's. Congrats on your 300K, it just shows what a great inspiration you are. Thanks for all you share, your inspiration and your sweet candy. Blessings!

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  69. SusanMay 22, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    Love your butterfly card Nina. I really like the way you used the cuttlebug folders to give added texture to the circle. Congratulation on 300,000 hits. Wow!

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  70. JuanitaMay 23, 2011 at 2:22 AM

    Congrats on 300k! I just found your blog this past week and I find your designs and paper crafting so beautiful.

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  71. MarshaMay 23, 2011 at 3:34 AM

    Love your card. I am always in awe of the round cards because mine turn out terrible. What an exciting thing - 300K. Wow. Congratulations.

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  72. Payne Holler CardsMay 23, 2011 at 4:42 AM

    beautiful card - always so inspirational -- you know we love your talent with 300K hits to prove it!! super congrats and continued blessings to you (-:

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  73. Betty NevilleMay 23, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    Congrats on all your hits Nina! Your card is beautiful! Thank you for another chance to win some goodies!

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  74. kiwimeskreationsMay 23, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    Wow Nina that card is amazing - as is your 'candy' :-).
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  75. Country MouseMay 23, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    What a beautiful card! I love all the texture! thanks for the chance to win! :)
    audrey

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  76. CelesteMay 23, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Gorgeous card. I love the butterfly on the vellum, never thougth of doing that. Thanks for the opportunity to earn some candy.

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  77. craftingsueMay 23, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Wow, what a beautiful card. You would really think that they butterfly WAS embroidered. I also really loved the way you used the 2 different embossing folders. Thanks for the great inspiration and the chance to win some candy.

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  78. craftingsueMay 23, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    I blogged about your post here: http://ninabdesigns.blogspot.com/2011/05/celebrating-300k-hits-with-giveaway.html. Sorry, I can't figure out how to make it into a link!

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  79. DarlaMay 24, 2011 at 3:26 AM

    Love this card Nina!! The shape plus the quartered background embossed like that is fantastic!

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  80. dstandardMay 24, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    This card is totally gorgeous! Love the embossing!

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  81. AnonymousMay 24, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Love your butterfly and how you created the dry embossed panels in the backgound..too lovely!

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  82. Nancy JensenMay 24, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Congrats on 300K hits! I'm sure that I'm responsible for quite a few of those. haha! Love this card too. So fresh and pretty. I really like how you used two different embossing patterns for the background and the butterfly is gorgeous!

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  83. Anita RexMay 25, 2011 at 1:08 AM

    Oh Nina this butterfly is absolutely gorgeous! I love how it looks colored on the velum! :> What a great giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  84. KaryMay 25, 2011 at 4:59 AM

    Such a beautiful card, Nina!! I love the vellum butterfly - it looks Gorgeous. Congrats, too!! You deserve it, Nina. Have a lovely day!

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  85. JulietMay 25, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    Great technique. Thanks for sharing. I really love the card. Simplicity and cheerful.

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  86. Simona May 27, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    Congrats, Nina!

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  87. Sue BridgesMay 27, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    I love the look of embossing on vellum. Can't wait to try it!

    my email: moosegirl02@yahoo.com

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  88. slbt17May 28, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    thanks Nina - thank you for all of the inspiration, smiles and thoughts!
    Sandra ltb

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  89. Laura Kirste CampbellMay 28, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    So unique and beautiful!

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  90. Martha HerreraJune 3, 2011 at 1:08 AM

    The butterfly card is gorgeous. I love the colors!

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Thank you for your kind comments.