Friday, April 29, 2011

CSS Alumni Blog Hop - Treasure Chest

It's time for another CSS Alumni Blog Hop!  We have a fun challenge called Treasure Chest!  Each time we do this challenge, the theme changes.  This time, we were challenged to use any of the StampTV kits for our project.  If you arrived here from Carolina's blog, you are in the right place.  If not, you will want to start at the beginning in the StampTV forum so you don't miss any of the team's fabulous creations! 

Here are the StampTV kits we could choose from:
  • Autumn Splendor
  • Blessed is the Season
  • Bold Flowers
  • Eclectic Summer
  • Eclectic Summer Sayings
  • Elegant Flowers
  • Enjoy the Sunshine
  • Holiday Cheer
  • Holiday Greetings
  • Organize It!
  • Picture It!
  • Sent with Love
  • Signs of Autumn
  • Spring Mix
  • Springtime Silhouettes
  • Thanks a Million
  • Winter Wonderland

I chose to use the Spring Mix StampTV kit for my card:


I started with a Rose Red card base and used some old SU Print Pattern scraps for the background and photo corners.  I stamped the image and sentiment from the Spring Mix StampTV kit onto GKD Layering Weight White with Memento Tuxedo Black.  The image was colored with Copic markers and highlighted with Spica pens for a little sparkle.  I added a tiny yellow pearl to each of the flower centers.  I created a banner with the sentiment and added a button and scrap of ribbon from my scrap bag.  A few more pearls finished my simple spring card.

Thanks for stopping by!  Next hop on over to Brenda's blog where she has a fantastic creation to share with you!

Oh, and I forgot to mention I used the Card Positioning Systems Sketch #215 for my layout.
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Posted by Carla S. at 4/29/2011 10:00:00 PM
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160 comments:

  1. Giovana April 29, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    Beautiful card Carla!!

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  2. Payne Holler CardsApril 29, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    wonderful coloring and love those corners! just beautiful!

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  3. SharriApril 29, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Carla, this is gorgeous! Your coloring is fabulous!

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  4. Betty NevilleApril 29, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    This is beautiful Carla! It's so cheery and your coloring is fantastic!

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  5. CheriApril 29, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Such a sweet card, Carla. Love the corner details and I agree with the others, your coloring is perfection.

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  6. Sue VanDeVusseApril 29, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    I love it! Your coloring is beautiful. The photo corners are a nice addition.

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  7. Karen (TLgirl353)April 29, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    Carla- Love it! The red is the perfect bg touch!

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  8. LageneApril 29, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    Beautiful! Love your color combo!

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  9. BrendaApril 30, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    Such a pretty card Carla!!! You rocked the sketch!!

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  10. CarolinaApril 30, 2011 at 4:10 AM

    What a delightful card Carla - love the colors, the LO, and your coloring is just beautiful!

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  11. craftieodmaeApril 30, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    absolutely beautiful, awesome sketch too!

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  12. LoriApril 30, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Gorgeous Carla!!! I love mailboxes and don't have this kit, but have always had my eye on it!!

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  13. MiesjeApril 30, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Wonderful Carla! I love the colors and the layout! Such a fun card colored to perfection!

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  14. Susie SugarApril 30, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Such a pretty card and I love your DP
    Have a great weekend
    Hugs Susie Sugar x

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  15. UnknownApril 30, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Oh Carla such a pretty Spring card (love that banner!) who doesn't love getting snail mail? Especially a card as beautiful as this!

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  16. Kay SApril 30, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    This is just lovely! The red and yellow color combo is one of my favorites and you did a gorgeous job of coloring your image.

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  17. --MarcyApril 30, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    Awww - memories - This was the first StampTV stamp I ever used! Still love it!

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  18. PamelaApril 30, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    Love the colouring and beautiful colour combination. Really pretty card -- thanks for sharing. P.

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  19. KaryApril 30, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Hi Carla, I love your card!! Beautiful colouring, and great design & colour combo. So sweet!!

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  20. RDRD4April 30, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    So Pretty

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  21. UnknownApril 30, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Cute as a bug in the mail box LOL,,,loved it

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  22. KathleenApril 30, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    A perfect card.

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  23. scrappinmommomApril 30, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Just received that stamp set and am anxious to work with the mailbox, love your card.

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  24. muddplace5April 30, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Love this stamp

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  25. KayeApril 30, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    Cute Card

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  26. dawnaApril 30, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Very cheerful. I really like the white panel with the decorative edge inside!

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  27. GayleApril 30, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Very Pretty, great colors, thanks for sharing.

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  28. srefdacdaApril 30, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Such a cute mail box.Great coloring.

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  29. GerryApril 30, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Cute card. Really like the layout

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  30. Teri CApril 30, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Love the colors. Very pretty!

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  31. WordbirdApril 30, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Really beautiful card, Carla! It has the "promise of Spring"! ;D

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  32. Designs By SkyApril 30, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Cute card. Love this stamp set. TFS

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  33. bernietom47April 30, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    I love it! Your coloring is superb. The photo corners and button are perfect.
    Blessings Bernie

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  34. BeckyApril 30, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    OH Carla, this is so cute. What an adorable image.

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  35. StephanieApril 30, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Cute card!

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  36. AnonymousApril 30, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    A beautiful card. Suzyq

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  37. LynetteApril 30, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Such a nice card, your colours are very pretty.

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  38. KimberlyApril 30, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    Love it!

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  39. NancyPApril 30, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    LOVE this!! Love how you did the corners.

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  40. AnonymousApril 30, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    Oh, how pretty!

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  41. DebraMApril 30, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    What a pretty card. I love the colors and the layout.

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  42. RietteApril 30, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    Wonderful use of copic markers. Love the beautiful red patterned paper.

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  43. Lynn B.April 30, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    The entire card is great, but I especially love the way you colored it.

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  44. a_henry_production0831April 30, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Beautiful card. I am picking up so many great tips from this blog. Thanks for showing me how to use my ribbon scraps!

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  45. ValerieApril 30, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    This was my favorite stamp set, pretty card, great job on the coloring.

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  46. jangsterApril 30, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Colors just say spring!

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  47. Verna AngerhoferApril 30, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Wonderful card design and great colors.

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  48. Evelyn S.April 30, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    What a delightful card....great work!

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  49. SandyApril 30, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Great cards. I love that you mix various brands.

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  50. DianaApril 30, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Very cute - great colors! And I just love that image!

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  51. KellyApril 30, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    What a cute card Carla! It's fun to see all the different creations with this kit!

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  52. VeronicaApril 30, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    What a sweet card. TFS.

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  53. RitaApril 30, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    Cute card! :)

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  54. MelanieApril 30, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    so pretty Carla!!

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  55. JanieApril 30, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Great card. It's so inspiring to see everyone's very different style. Thanks for sharing.

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  56. Melody (lacyquilter)April 30, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Lovely card.

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  57. DebiApril 30, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    So precious. Love it. Thank you

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  58. BarbaraApril 30, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    The Spring Mix stamp kit has so many cute stamps. Love the card that you have created with this set. That mailbox, with the flowers trailing up is tooo cute. Love your color and choices of DP and your layout is amazing.

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  59. RuthAnnApril 30, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    I really like this card, it is so simple, but still rich with feelings. Thanks for sharing.

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  60. Kathy DApril 30, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    The mailbox stamped image just pops off the card with your use of the darker background. Very nice.

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  61. AnonymousApril 30, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Beautiful card. Love the corners !

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  62. scraplizardApril 30, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    I just love the way you colour your cards. Awesome.

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  63. jazy1mApril 30, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Awesome card. Thanks so much for sharing.

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  64. UnknownApril 30, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    I love the little squirrel in the mailbox..so cute!

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  65. miatagalApril 30, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Very pretty card, Carla. You have a great eye for color.

    Barb

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  66. DianeApril 30, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Love the adorable layout!

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  67. CynthiaApril 30, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    Adorable design and great Spring colors, Carla!

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  68. pqueenieApril 30, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    I have a thing for mailboxes. Your card is wonderful!

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  69. KarenApril 30, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    How pretty. Love the colors.

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  70. KheilaApril 30, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    I just love the sentiment you used on your beautifully colored card! I always smile when I use that one.

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  71. CarolApril 30, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Beautiful project! I love the colors and the papers you used.

    Carol B
    ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

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  72. CarolApril 30, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Carla, you've done an amazing job! Love it.

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  73. sghayApril 30, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Love your coloring of the stamped image..so soft and pretty. Also love the design the photo corners formed of the background paper.

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  74. Linda EApril 30, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Carla, your skill with copics is fabulous. Even in a fairly small piece.

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  75. caroleApril 30, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    cute card.....thanks

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  76. lady Anne HowardApril 30, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Such a pretty card...

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  77. Sandy SueApril 30, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Thanks for sending smiles! It worked cause I have one now from looking at your beautiful card.

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  78. KarenApril 30, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Great colors and love that little chipmunk in the mailbox. Very fun!

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  79. JeanApril 30, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Never would have thought to use the argyle paper with that stamp, but it really works.

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  80. CarolApril 30, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Using photo corners to make your card look like a photo, what a great idea. Love your choice of paper and the button and pearls.

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  81. lisa808April 30, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Pretty card.

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  82. AnonymousApril 30, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    aren't copics the best. Good job

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  83. chris wilsonApril 30, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    This is such a pretty card, just right for spring, anyone would be delighted to receive this card

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  84. MarshaApril 30, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    So cute and cheery. Love the corners.

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  85. Jan HApril 30, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Soooo cute!!

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  86. Marilyn C.April 30, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    great colors

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  87. maryc1254April 30, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Great card and I love the layout.

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  88. AnneApril 30, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Love your card Carla, love the flowers going up the post of the mailbox. Very pretty. Hugs, Anne :)
    http://createacardbyanne.blogspot.com

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  89. YoneApril 30, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Cute card ! Love yr coloring ! Hugs,Yone

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  90. UnknownApril 30, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    Oh that is lovely! I have some of those corners and never really knew what to do with them. Thanks for the idea!
    Jackie
    jmpresearch@gmail.com

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  91. Nana GriffinApril 30, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    So very pretty and cheerful!

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  92. DarlaApril 30, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Very pretty. Great colours and colouring. TFS

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  93. SusanApril 30, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Beatiful colouring of the focal image Carla. I also really like the use of photo corners on your card!

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  94. UnknownApril 30, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    My jaw dropped when I saw this one. Very stunning. LOVE it! What a unique card. Thank you so very much for sharing. I'm in awe. :)

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  95. Linda S.April 30, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Great color choices! Never thought to use red and yellow...these are just the right tones!

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  96. LauraApril 30, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    I love this card! Beautiful!!

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  97. margaretApril 30, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Carla, Thanks for sharing your creation with us. I love the mailbox with the entwining vine. Truly a treasure chest.

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  98. One of UsApril 30, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    Love the way you colored the stamped mailbox and flowers thank you

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  99. jcApril 30, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Creative use of colour. Love the corners.
    Carolyn

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  100. Barbara JayApril 30, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    Love the Mailbox stamp from Spring Mix

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  101. NeeseyApril 30, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    Very sweet card. Interesting choice of papers. You brought them together nicely.

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  102. UnknownApril 30, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    The color combinations really are eye catching!
    Very pretty card.

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  103. lynneatwApril 30, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    I love your card.

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  104. Pat JandacekApril 30, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    Thanks for a beautiful setting for the mailbox...a great card.

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  105. NancyApril 30, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Really like this card!

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  106. Bertha WApril 30, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    Your mailbox definitely sends a smile across the miles - thanks for sharing.

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  107. deannaApril 30, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    Love everything about your card. Just beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

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  108. anniebApril 30, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    Great card. Would love to find that in my mailbox. tFS

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  109. JaneenApril 30, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    oh I know..., I do love that image, sigh!

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  110. Gee S.April 30, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    Nice card. I like the way you use up scraps. I always have so many of them and sometimes forget to use them.

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  111. quiltea56May 1, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    So darn cute!!! Love the colors, corners, everything.

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  112. UnknownMay 1, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    This is an absolutely wonderful card.

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  113. KathyMay 1, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    The card is so pretty and fresh. I like how you used the photo corners in a different way.

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  114. Kathy R.May 1, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    Love the little chipmunk in the mail box.

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  115. Crafty Math ChickMay 1, 2011 at 1:33 AM

    AWWW! I am SO glad you used this image of that sweet little chipmunck in the mailbox Carla! SO adorable! If I am lucky enough to win this hop I think this is the set I am going to pick.

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  116. Kris in AlaskaMay 1, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    So sweet! TFS!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  117. MiriamMay 1, 2011 at 2:29 AM

    Love the card - you did a great job with the copics and the photo corners.

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  118. ChunyuanMay 1, 2011 at 2:39 AM

    Lovely card.

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  119. luvhymnsMay 1, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    Love the detailed work on this card!

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  120. DebbieMMay 1, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Beautiful card! :)

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  121. LaNellMay 1, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Beautiful coloring. Love that cute mailbox with the chipmunk peeking out.

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  122. sunnyrc2001May 1, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Spring Mix Stamp set is adorable.I love your card

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  123. AnonymousMay 1, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    How cute carla, just love your choice of stamps

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  124. JessicaMay 1, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    What a lovely card. Simple yet profound. TFS
    Hugs, Jessica

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  125. Rosie GuiherMay 1, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Pretty card!! love the colors!

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  126. Judy AverillMay 1, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Sweet card--thanks for sharing.

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  127. Barbara ColbertMay 1, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Sweet...this has been one of my favorites from the get go!!! Nice job! Very pretty look!

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  128. linceyMay 1, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Thank you for sharing your lovely card. Keep up the creativity Lincey

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  129. RavengirlMay 1, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    What a charming card! It's so full of fabulous detail!

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  130. lamepawMay 1, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    You are a great colorer. You are good at shadowing. Your card is so cute that anyone would love to recieve this card in the mail! Thanks for the inspiration to work on shadowing.

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  131. Hi it's TerridMay 1, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    I love your card! I love your use of Copics, if only I could be as gifted! I guess it comes with practice!! Thanks for sharing your inspiration and creativity!

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  132. KaatjeMay 1, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    lovely card with such bright colours a gift to receive

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  133. SharonMay 1, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    so pretty - beautiful coloring!

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  134. BuzzyBeeCottageMay 1, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Love your card. This stamp is so cute.

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  135. AnonymousMay 1, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    Your cards are always wonderful. Beautiful job coloring.
    crafty teacher

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  136. Debbie RogersMay 1, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Lovely card Carla. I can't wait to master my Copic coloring as beautifully as you!

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  137. sassyb07May 1, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    your card is lovely
    hugs, Valerie

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  138. Connie D.May 1, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    Beautiful card, Carla!

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  139. UnknownMay 1, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Very pretty card, Carla. I love your colors.

    Joan
    MN

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  140. VickieMay 1, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Carla, your card is gorgeous! Love the feeling of spring!

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  141. richardbreaksMay 1, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Great colors, great details. Terrific job!

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  142. JanMay 1, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    I would not have thought of putting these colors together but they work great...very nice card.

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  143. GoldaMay 1, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    That is a beautiful card. The Spring Mix kit seems to have a variety of really interesting images.

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  144. lindagradyMay 1, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Great mailbox image. Love how the corners are done.

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  145. Peggy AbramMay 1, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    I love it, you do such nice work with the paper and marker combination.

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  146. DebbyMay 2, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    Wow, really really nice. The coloring is wonderful.

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  147. nana_4xMay 2, 2011 at 2:16 AM

    What an adorable card; your use of colors is amazing.

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  148. Lynne in NIMay 2, 2011 at 2:28 AM

    Oh that's such a pretty image, beautifully coloured too!

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  149. AnonymousMay 2, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    WHAT A GREAT WAY TO USE THESE COLORS...LOVE LOVE LOVE IT.
    TAMMYATVER

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  150. Steph AckermanMay 2, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    I've always loved that image. Great card.

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  151. NanaConnieMay 2, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Gorgeous card! Love that mailbox image with the little critter inside. How delightful! Great color choices!

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  152. PatzeeMay 2, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    What a cheery card! Love the colors.

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  153. scraptistMay 2, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    That is one of my favorite stamps to see people use but I can never get the mouse to show up right. After seeing this card I will have to practice with the stamp more.

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  154. Die Cut LadyMay 2, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Cute little mouse peeking out. I don't remember this stamp. Very cute!

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  155. glimMay 2, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Beautiful card :)

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  156. JoMay 2, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Wonderful card. I love the pink with the yellow!!! Great combo!

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  157. Sue DMay 2, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Very pretty card--love the colors.

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  158. BetteMay 2, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Very pretty card.

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  159. MelissaMay 3, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    Beautiful card Carla! I love the tied button, it is the perfect touch!

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  160. Barbara BurgessMay 6, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Great card. The coloring is really well done.

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Thanks so much for visiting and leaving me a comment! I really appreciate it! Carla

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