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Friday, April 22, 2011

Gina K April Release Hop Day 1

Hello! Today the Gina K Design Team are showcasing two of the new stamp sets from our April release. All the new stamp sets, along with a bunch of new products can be found here.

I used both of the sets we are featuring today, Garden Silhouettes and Timeless Textures on the first card. More details on that one below.

For my second card, I stamped images from Timeless Textures on my white card base, using Memento Rose Bud and Grape Jelly inks. The dragonflies and sentiment are from my new set, Follow Your Dreams.

On this card, I used the iris from Garden Silhouettes and stamped it with Versa Mark ink. Then I heat embossed the image with clear embossing powder. After embossing, I sponged Memento Grape Jelly ink. The sentiment is also from Garden Silhouettes.

For more inspiration from the design team, be sure to hop on over and visit the following blogs.


For the background in  my first card, I cut an oval using Spellbinders Oval Nestablities, then sponged Memento Cantaloupe ink while it was still in the die.

I inked up the silhouette image using Memento Markers. I used Cantaloupe for the petals and added a touch of Tangelo to the edges of each petal. I inked up the stem with Memento New Sprout and Bamboo Leaves. For the center of the flower I used Memento Potter's Clay.

I added a drop shadow using C3 and C1.

I used Timeless Textures to stamp on the larger panel, with Memento Cantaloupe and Bamboo Leaves inks. then I layered with Pure Luxury Sweet Corn and used a Fresh Asparagus card base.

Thanks for stopping by. We will be back Monday morning for another new release hop. Have a wonderful day!

189 comments:

  1. so pretty, Theresa! Love the spotlighting techniques (is that what it's called??) that you showed!

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  2. that sympathy card made my jaw drop Therea! Great stuff!

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  3. I love both cards, but that emboss resist purple one is fabulouser! hee hee hee

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  4. gorgeous! love how we were channeling each other a little on the first one with the same colors! the purple is a majestic beauty!

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  5. Love, love your dragonfly card - absolutely beautiful.

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  6. All are so rocking T! I really lofe the dragonfly one, ho wyou did the squares on it, awesome idea!

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  7. All beautiful cards, Theresa! I love how you used the Iris silhouette on the Sympathy card - my favourite!

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  8. Really warm and beautiful. Thanks for the lovely shading tutorial, you do such fabulous work. Awesome samples!

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  9. So very beautiful. All of them...as usual. Thanks so much for the inspiration.

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  10. Another wonderful collection of cards Theresa. The colors you chose are fantastic. Thanks for the tutorial.

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  11. Elegant, as usual!!!! You know I am crazy about your work. I can hardly wait to get my stamp set... ordered last night!!!!
    Hugs,
    Marie

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  12. Theresa- Once again I am blown away! All are gorgeous creations!

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  13. The sympathy card is amazing. Thanks for sharing.

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  14. Wow, three fabulous cards - stunning, each and every one.

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  15. really like the follow your dreams card

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  16. I don't know which card I love the most. The sympathy card has the perfect feel to it, and I really like the shadow stamping on the daisy it gives it so much depth.

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  17. Aaaack!!!!!!!!!!! I SOOOO love ALL of these!!! Will you just admit you LOVE purple as much as I do!!! LOL And, if we're really sisters... why can't I sponge just gorgeousness as you do??!!! Great job!

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  18. As always, your work is stunning. So sweet to show the steps too...thank you!

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  19. Love purple so the sympathy card really sparked my interest. So soothing and peaceful sure to cheer a sorrowful heart.

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  20. So pretty! Especially like the dragonfly card and the textured elements.

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  21. Always such a treat for the eyes! Just beautiful, Theresa!

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  22. Your cards are just lovely and I liked them all. Really nice

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  23. Your cards are always beautiful and I always appreciate your detailed tutorials. The iris with the emboss resist technique is absolutely fabulous

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  24. I'm going to have to try your wonderful idea on the first card making a halo effect around a white flower.

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  25. Oh, all three of these are beautiful! I love how you made small squares of texture on the dragonfly card. Just gorgeous.

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  26. Gorgeous cards, loved them!! Thanks for sharing.

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  27. Your cards are always beautiful and I appreciate your detailed tutorials as I need all the help I can get. Tks for sharing!

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  28. So I really, really need to go play now. I have got to master this CAS style. These are so simple, but so beautiful.

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  29. I could study your techniques for hours - wait - I already have! It is incredible how you can take a plain stamp and make it looked embossed, layered, or part of a whole landscape picture- and you share everything you do, each step of the way - if you had a penny for each Thank you you would still be a millionaire!

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  30. Loved your Birthday Wishes with the oval and the colored flower. Thanks so much for sharing.

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  31. Wow! Love each and every one of these, Theresa! Your emboss resist is stunning.

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  32. love the purple one - it makes an elegant card

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  33. Theresa you NEVER fail to deliver the most amazing cards...they are all beautiful.

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  34. Wow! All 3 cards are up for C.A.S.E.ing! Thank you!

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  35. Fantastic color choice for the daisy!!!! Well done!

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  36. so pretty love the accents with the ink

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  37. pretty and beautiful cards, thanks for sharing

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  38. these texture stamps sure go great with anything. your cards are beautiful!

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  39. Follow your dreams uses the texture stamps in a very artistic way. Bravo!

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  40. As always Thersa, love your style!

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  41. Another inspiring hop! Thanks for all the creative ideas, now I need to sit and do something with the ideas.....new stamps would really inspire me......LOL

    Diane

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  42. Theresa, your cards are just stunning and I love them all. Also thanks for the great tutorials.

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  43. I just can't pick a favorite, I love them all

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  44. Awesome cards..all so beautiful! Thanks for sharing your techniques too!

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  45. Oh how I love the simplicity of this one! Thanks for the tutorial on this too. I will use it - as soon as my stamps arrive in the mail!

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  46. Your work is always so awesome - I wish I had a fraction of your creativity. The drop shadow on the first card is so pretty, I thought the flower was cut out until I read the description. The other two cards are just gorgeous - love what you did with the textures on the second one and the sponging on the last one. Perfection!

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  47. I keep trying to learn how to sponge even 1/3 as well as you do. I'd be happy with that! But I just don't seem to be able to master the technique. I'm going to keep practicing though!

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  48. Lovely, Lovely, Lovely. Your use of Timeless Textures is super. You make Garden Silhouettes stamps turn a card into a stunning creation.

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  49. These are beautiful, thanks for the how to!!

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  50. WoW I loved your cards. They are so soft and beautiful I bet in person they look even better if that is even possible. You are very talented thanks for the tips.

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  51. I love the elegant simplicity of your cards. Thanks for a great tutorial.

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  52. Loved your cards. |Beautiful texture and colors. Loved the grape jelly texture stamp. Gotta get this set.

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  53. Very nice! Fantastic color choice and just plain pretty!

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  54. Each card so beautiful! Such great designs and techniques!

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  55. Beautiful cards. The "Follow Your Dreams" is fantastic.

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  56. Thanks for always leaving us some great techniques!

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  57. Both cards are beautiful in their own way.....I can't pick one over the other for a favorite!

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  58. All of your cards are beautiful Theresa! For some reason, the dragonfly card really sticks out for me! I love the colors on that one! :)

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  59. Very nice!! More ideas to try. Thanks.

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  60. I love the way you used the texture stamp.

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  61. Love both cards and I can't decide which one I like the best! They're both so pretty.

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  62. Beautiful use of color! Great cards!!

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  63. I look forward to seeing your cards. I consider you a very talented artist and love each one of your creations.

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  64. Lovely cards. Thanks for the detailed instructions.

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  65. Wow, I love these stamp sets, and more, what you have done with them!

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  66. Your colouring is so perfect. I love your work!

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  67. Love, love, love your cards! I would never had thought to sponge while still in the nestie...and the colors you used to brighten each petal is gorgeous. Dragonfly card is fun (love the purple!!) and the sympathy card is simple, elegant and just perfect for the occasion. Thanks for adding the tutorial. Those textured stamps are something else.
    blessings~
    catherinesangels@yahoo.com

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  68. Loving your card and always appreciate the explanation of how you made it so beautiful.

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  69. Very, very nice--I love how you chose the Timeless Textures to make a border

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  70. All are beautiful but the first one in yellows is really calling out to me!!
    crafty teacher

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  71. All your cards are lovely, but the iris in purple is stunning!

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  72. Gorgeous cards! My fave is the first one, love the colors1

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  73. First off love the idea of how you created a border look with the stamps and different colors!
    Now, I notice you use Memento's and Copics - what are the differences??

    Thanks
    Jackie
    jmpresearch@gmail.com

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  74. Yet ...more beautiful cards from you!
    Love all of the designs & sets that were released! You ALWAYS amaze us...
    Kim

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  75. Gorgeous as usual, Theresa. I love that textured look with the backgrounds, particularly on the dragon fly card. Simply stunning.

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  76. Stunning cards! The sympathy card knocked my sox off! Love it!
    Blessings Bernie

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  77. absolutely stunning cards!! Thanks for sharing the inspiration.

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  78. Love the dragonflys and the texture stamps. Pretty colors. Impressive cards.

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  79. I love tutorials with cards! Lovely work! Purple is my fav! TFS!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  80. Beautiful Cards!!

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  81. Very pretty card with great shading.

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  82. Beautiful cards. I love the shading and textures. The dragon fly card is a fun card. Thanks for sharing.

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  83. I love the soft colors and shading of all of your cards, Theresa..all are gorgeous.

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  84. I love the idea of using the texture stamp to create the illusion of another layer with out the bulkiness!
    Thanks for sharing!
    Marie

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  85. Your card so pertty I love it!

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  86. What gorgeous cards. The sympathy card is just sooo tasteful. Pat x

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  87. Very pretty, elegant cards!
    thanks for the tutorial :)

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  88. I am a huge fan of your beautiful work Theresa and your stamp sets are the best.
    Therefore I adore both of these cards. That daisy looks as if its popping right of the card.
    Hugs.......Baukje

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  89. Gorgeous creations! The last card is my fav! Stunning!

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  90. Beautiful cards! I really like those dragonflies! Putting that stamp set on my list!

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  91. Both of the cards are beautiful in their own way. I love your tute's Theresa, you make me feel *as if* .....thanks for sharing!

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  92. Beautiful Theresa. I love all but the dragonflies are gorgeous.

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  93. So beautiful! I love these stamps!

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  94. WOW! Just love the sponging on the clear embossing powder to make the iris stand out! Fantastic. I'm definitely going to try that technique. Also think the dragonflies are about as spectacular as you can get. Such incredible stamps this release!

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  95. Theresa,
    Love your set this month! I already ordered it. :o) I dig these cards you made. Have a wonderful Easter weekend!

    Take care and STAY POSITIVE!

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  96. I just really love the first 2 card. I am a sucker for anything with dragonflies. I may use that card creation for a niece that is graduating this June. Thanks

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  97. What a breath-taking trio of cards! I love how you used the textile stamps to make geometric patterns and love the layout of that CAS card. Thanks for another stunning tutorial too, thanks for taking the time and care to make those for us all to improve our skills and enjoy. :)

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  98. Stunning! Your use of the textile background stamps is perfect. Your cards themselves are breathtakingly beautiful. Thanks you for sharing!

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  99. Wow these are absolutely stunning! I love love love how you did the Iris but I love the birthday card too and the little dragonflies are just beautiful too!

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  100. I love all three of these cards. they will also go on to make list. Thanks for sharing.

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  101. Your card are so warm, soft, and lovely!

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  102. Over-the-top gorgeous! Love them all!

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  103. Gorgeous Theresa! I love the shadow effect.

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  104. Just love the simplicity!!!

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  105. Pretty cards. I especially liked your simple, but effective idea for the texture stamps on the dragonfly card! :)

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  106. gorgeous cards and wonderful stamp sets.

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  107. Great cards--I like the way you stamped the squares on the dragonfly card.

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  108. Thanks so much for your instructions! Love the card.

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  109. Love the way you stamped the squares with the dragonflies. Have always loved your sponged cards!

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  110. Gorgeous cards, Theresa!!! You make the sponged technique look so amazingly simple! *sigh*

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  111. Theresa, using the shadow on the flower stem makes it look so 3D, love that technique; I'm also loving the textures - gotta get them!

    Carmen L
    cal8007 at aol dot com

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  112. OHHhhhh Theresa, your cards are FABULOUS!!! Thanks for the tutorial!

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  113. Loved the way you showed your adding color to the edge of cards - thanks for sharing.

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  114. Beautiful creations as always Theresa!!

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  115. Very pretty cards. Like your designs and color choices. Thanks for your detailed instructions and sharing your talent with us.

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  116. WOW Theresa!! I am practically speechless, your cards are stunning!!!

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  117. I love that dragon fly card! Amazing!

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  118. Stunning Theresa and LOVE the way you inked that flower. Just beautiful designs.

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  119. Birthday wishes card is great. Loved the inking in the die idea.

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  120. Lovely birthday card with the Timeless textures.

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  121. Theresa -- your cards are beautiful. I love the details that you add to your cards, yet they never detract from your focal image. My favourite card today is your dragonfly card!

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  122. I love the way you combine so many techniques. Very nice.

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  123. Beautiful. I love how the background looks like ribbon.

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  124. Love the highlighting around the edges. It always gives that warm welcome look.

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  125. I'm glad this isn't a competition. Each card is more beautiful than the next. I wouldn't be able to pick. Gorgeous. Thank you

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  126. So lovely...love them both...really like the stamps too!

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  127. Beautiful coloring techniques on grat stamps! Thanks

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  128. Hi Theresa, Love all the cards you've shared. Beautiful!!

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  129. Wow, wow, wow! Each one of these deserve a "Wow"! Beautiful cards!!!

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  130. Your cards are absolutly beautiful!

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  131. Theresa all three cards are so wonderful!

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  132. Super cute cards!!

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  133. You did a wonderful job on all of your projects. The textures are something I would love to do!!

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  134. All 3 are stunners Theresa , then again I don't think that I have ever come to your blog and seen anything that I did not like.
    Happy Holidays

    Donna Przy...

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  135. So pretty and soft. thanks for sharing your creativity. You sure make Timeless Textures and Garden Silhouettes look superior together.

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  136. LOVE your uses of the texture stamps, Theresa! And the dimension you drew for the sunflower is amazing! Beautiful cards!

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  137. All of your cards are so beautiful.

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  138. I love love love your cards! The use of scallops, the tutorial everything just comes together so beautifully! I hope to be as good as you someday with a lot of help from you! Thank you soooo much!
    God Bless you and Happy Easter!
    hugs,
    Leonie

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  139. What a great bunch of cards - bright and springy!!!

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  140. Your Sympathy card is so stunning,Theresa! TFS the techniques you used too.

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  141. So many pretty cards to look at and be inspired by. :) Thanks for sharing.

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  142. OMG~ WOWZERS<<< Super beautifu l cards, each & every one of them.
    Colors, tecniques.. Kimmiek

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  143. gorgeous cards - especially liked the sympathy card. thanks for the instructions :)

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  144. I am just learning to use copics. I really thought that you had somehow used some stenciling paste on your flower until you told me how you colored it and gave it a shadow...very dimensional! Do you have any tutorials? I am new to your site and will definitely be back. Happy Easter!

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  145. Gorgeous card Theresa! I have fallen in love with the new Timeless Textures stamps!

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  146. I have to say I am loving those backgrounds. I am feeling a need!

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  147. I'm in love with that color combo on the Best Wishes card. So pretty. Thank you for sharing. ;0)

    Traci Lord
    3team3lord3@comcast.net

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  148. As AJ said... absolutely jaw dropping sympathy card! TSF

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  149. These are beautiful Theresa! Love how you used the texture stamps in place of dp; and your iris just pops!

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  150. you can never go wrong with CAS and I thank you for the tutorial.

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  151. Beautiful creation.. Thanks for sharing.


    Wendy K in Chicago

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  152. So pretty, and very effective. Nice shadow and shading :^)

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  153. Love how you use color!

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  154. LOVE the box. I'm making it later when I get home. LOL.

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  155. Love all the cards. I am really loving the texture stamp set. So many ways to use it. Thank you for the tutorial on your birthday card.

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  156. Beautiful! I love how you used the textures to make faux layers and that embosse resist is gorgeous!

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  157. All are so beautiful and refreshing.

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  158. All of these are just beautiful!

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  159. Oooh, sponge work is fabulous. And loving the effect of the timeless textures.

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  160. I love your work and ideas. Pretty too!

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  161. Fabulous cards. The dragonfly card really caught my attention - just a little different. Like it.

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  162. Beautiful ideas!! Thank you!!

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  163. Beautiful cards, thanks for the tutorial

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  164. I like the color shading in your cards. Lory

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