Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Ellen Hutson 11th Anniversary Blog Hop


Hi everyone!  I'm excited to be participating in Ellen Hutson's Anniversary blog hop today.  This is a week long blog hop, and we're right smack in the middle on Day 3 right now.  You should be arriving from Laurel Beard's blog, and the entire list is posted over at the Ellen Hutson CLASSroom blog.  Here is a bit about prizes too, because we all LOVE prizes, right:
  • EH is giving away two $100 gift codes to use in the store to two lucky, randomly selected winners! To enter share some comment love at each hop stop on each hop day throughout the week!
  • They are also giving away two $50 gift codes to use in the store to two lucky, randomly selected winners, leave a comment on any or all posts this week!
  • And there might be a few surprise prizes too! So make sure you are following Ellen on Facebook & Instagram!
  • Winners will be selected randomly from posts throughout the week and will be announced on the CLASSroom blog on Monday, November 27th (so enter until 11:59pm PST on Sunday).
Each of the designers was asked to create a card featuring their favorite Ellen Hutson set.  This was a tough choice for me, but I finally settled on Mondo Peony because Mondo + Peony = awesome.


I wanted to try something different for me, so I opted to stamp the peonies on black cardstock and emboss them in gold.  Although there are several flowers in the set, I just used the same one multiple times to create a top and bottom border/frame for my panel.

The flowers were then colored with Prismacolor pencils.  I first colored them in with white and then went back with the colors.  This is the first time I've tried coloring on dark cardstock, and I wanted to make sure the colors really popped, so I went with the white first.  Next time I'll try without and see if it's appreciably different.



The sentiment is from the Plant Ladies Say set and was embossed in gold multiple times to get a more puffy/dimensional look.

Your next stop is my buddy Elena Roussakis.

Happy hopping and for those in the US, have a great Thanksgiving!

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109 comments:

  1. ~amy~November 22, 2017 at 9:44 AM

    Miriam, this is WOW.

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  2. Isabel ZNovember 22, 2017 at 10:52 AM

    I love blog hops b/c they inspire me to create. Thank you to all of the talented artists for sharing their beautiful creations.

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  3. Denise BryantNovember 22, 2017 at 10:55 AM

    Love the Mondo Peony set! Gorgeous card! Love the flowers against the dark background!

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  4. JennyNovember 22, 2017 at 11:38 AM

    So pretty thanks for sharing

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  5. JamieNovember 22, 2017 at 11:45 AM

    Oh wow sooo gorgeous! What a difference just changing the cardstock to black! wow love it!

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  6. sentsueNovember 22, 2017 at 11:47 AM

    WOW flowers my dear. Beautiful card.

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  7. conilNovember 22, 2017 at 11:57 AM

    The rich gold against those extraordinarily colored peonies is spectacular. Gorgeous card.

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  8. BarbaraNovember 22, 2017 at 12:13 PM

    This is so elegant and beautiful. Great technique and one I want to try! Thanks!

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  9. Stampin_melissaNovember 22, 2017 at 12:25 PM

    This is stunning, love that sentiment!

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  10. ScrapperdipperNovember 22, 2017 at 1:01 PM

    Wow! I never knew that colored pencils could be so vibrant. This is gorgeous!

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  11. BettyNovember 22, 2017 at 1:13 PM

    wonderful first attempt at coloring with pencils on the black - gorgeous cards - i've just tried this technique also and loving the results!

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  12. Carol SalisburyNovember 22, 2017 at 1:15 PM

    Elegance! Love it!

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  13. LauraJane:)November 22, 2017 at 1:46 PM

    Breathtakingly BEAUTIFUL!

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  14. Margery CNovember 22, 2017 at 2:22 PM

    Lovely coloring of the fabulous Mondo Peony. Peonies are my favorite and your card just highlights their awesomeness.

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  15. GlorieNovember 22, 2017 at 2:40 PM

    WOW! Stunning card.

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  16. LeanneNovember 22, 2017 at 2:42 PM

    Wow! This is stunning.

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  17. MarianneNovember 22, 2017 at 3:20 PM

    How gorgeous is this card. I love the black background...it's beautiful.

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  18. UnknownNovember 22, 2017 at 3:35 PM

    Absolutely beautiful! Thanks.

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  19. Kirsty VittetoeNovember 22, 2017 at 3:43 PM

    Wow, super gorgeous!

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  20. Janet D.November 22, 2017 at 3:48 PM

    This is absolutely gorgeous, my goodness!

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  21. pcmNovember 22, 2017 at 3:51 PM

    stunning!

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  22. Amy M.November 22, 2017 at 3:57 PM

    WOW! Your card is absolutely gorgeous <3

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  23. mtscrapgalNovember 22, 2017 at 4:03 PM

    Gorgeous card. It's very dramatic on black card stock. Thanks

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  24. Amy McCueNovember 22, 2017 at 4:39 PM

    The mondo peony is beautiful, and your coloring is exquisite!

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  25. olikka_mNovember 22, 2017 at 4:53 PM

    Wow!! Beautiful!!!

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  26. JackieNovember 22, 2017 at 5:24 PM

    That is amazing! Those flowers just jump right out of that background.

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  27. KdennisonNovember 22, 2017 at 5:33 PM

    Stunning card! Love the trend to color with pencils on dark cardstock ... I need to try it out myself. Beautiful inspiration!

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  28. RobynNovember 22, 2017 at 5:37 PM

    Love the peonies on the black background! Stunning!

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  29. Memories by MandaNovember 22, 2017 at 5:50 PM

    Oh the gold with the flowers on the dark background is so elegant!

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  30. Monika/BuzsyNovember 22, 2017 at 6:22 PM

    Lovely card Miriam. Love the rich burgundy/red over the black cardstock. The gold is a nice touch.

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  31. Tami BNovember 22, 2017 at 7:41 PM

    This is gorgeous! Love that you put it on black.

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  32. UnknownNovember 22, 2017 at 7:42 PM

    Beautiful coloring. I love all the embossing.

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  33. SandyNovember 22, 2017 at 7:47 PM

    Absolutely beautiful. Love the flower against the black card with the multiple gold embossing.

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  34. MJNovember 22, 2017 at 7:50 PM

    Simply GORGEOUS! I love how you did the flowers! TFS

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  35. IrisNovember 22, 2017 at 7:50 PM

    AMAZING. Gorgeous card - love the coloring on dark cardstock and love the gold embossing.

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  36. cmNovember 22, 2017 at 7:51 PM

    Echoing the others in praising your vibrant, dramatic card! Stunning in every way; you've created a work of art with your coloured pencils!
    ~carol

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  37. Sue DNovember 22, 2017 at 8:26 PM

    So beautiful with the gold embossing and the black background.

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  38. MarciaNovember 22, 2017 at 8:47 PM

    Wow! Love the contrast of the black card stock with the bright pink and gold embossing. Stunning!

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  39. EdyNovember 22, 2017 at 9:18 PM

    Beautiful card, Miriam

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  40. Debbie RumpzaNovember 22, 2017 at 9:40 PM

    Oh my word. i didn't know you could get such vivid colored pencil colors on Black! Wow! This is so gorgeous!

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  41. SkyPixie17November 22, 2017 at 10:02 PM

    Love all the dimension of the flowers! Colored pencils on a dark background! WoW!

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  42. Eileen MNovember 22, 2017 at 10:05 PM

    Stunning! Great inspiration!

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  43. Susanne VargasNovember 22, 2017 at 10:21 PM

    This looks spectacular! Reminds me of a fabric, like silk!

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  44. Rubeena I.November 22, 2017 at 11:13 PM

    such a beautiful card!!

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  45. Mary HolshouserNovember 22, 2017 at 11:24 PM

    Beautiful.
    The gold on the black is
    great. Embossing the
    flowers with the gold too
    is wonderful
    Love this card.
    thanks for sharing.

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  46. lrzepedaNovember 23, 2017 at 1:36 AM

    really love these colors especially the gold :)

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  47. AnonymousNovember 23, 2017 at 1:54 AM

    WOW your card is GORGEOUS!!!

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  48. Arianna BarbaraNovember 23, 2017 at 4:50 AM

    Wow!!! Your card and your colouring are amazing!!! Beautiful floral cards!!!! Happy Thanksgiving!!!

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  49. Sue VanDeVusseNovember 23, 2017 at 5:25 AM

    This is absolutely stunning! I love the use of the colored pencils on the black for a very dramatic look!

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  50. gabriellaNovember 23, 2017 at 5:59 AM

    Your flower is stunning . I also love the coloring with colored pencils.

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  51. Chris HandyNovember 23, 2017 at 6:24 AM

    Beautiful card. Your coloring is gorgeous

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  52. UnknownNovember 23, 2017 at 8:14 AM

    I've been seeing a lot of coloring on dark cardstock and I love the effect. Your card is stunning. Thanks.

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  53. Kristie GouletNovember 23, 2017 at 9:12 AM

    So gorgeous!!!

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  54. craftydNovember 23, 2017 at 9:36 AM

    Gorgeous card, love the effect you got coloring on the dark card stock.
    Dolores

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  55. HumbelleNovember 23, 2017 at 9:37 AM

    Beautiful! I love the peonies and the sentiment is so uplifting!

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  56. JanetBNovember 23, 2017 at 9:50 AM

    Oh my, that is absolutely beautiful!

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  57. CindyNovember 23, 2017 at 10:13 AM

    Lovely card!

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  58. jeanchaneyazNovember 23, 2017 at 11:13 AM

    Show stopper for sure! Those flowers are gorgeous!

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  59. Marjorie DUMONTIER November 23, 2017 at 11:32 AM

    That's such a fabulous card !

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  60. Andre M.November 23, 2017 at 12:03 PM

    Fabulous florals. The gold embossing on black is stunning.

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  61. KarthikhaNovember 23, 2017 at 12:51 PM

    OMG! This is stunning!! Love the depth in the flowers and the gorgeous gold! Amazing it is! <3 <3 <3

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  62. dinosaurNovember 23, 2017 at 1:20 PM

    I love the gold on this card!

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  63. Dee EarnshawNovember 23, 2017 at 1:52 PM

    awesome work - stunning creativity as usual :)

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  64. GretaNovember 23, 2017 at 3:55 PM

    Strikingly beautiful card, Miriam!

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  65. Sue McRaeNovember 23, 2017 at 5:02 PM

    I really love the pencil coloured flowers on the black, it's such a dramatic look!

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  66. Deborah KayeNovember 23, 2017 at 6:05 PM

    Your card is stunning! I haven't tried the white/colored pencils on colored cardstock, but I sure need to try after seeing your card!

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  67. JeanneanNovember 23, 2017 at 6:27 PM

    I've been seeing your card pop up in all my social media and I think it is super-fantabulous!! It is perfect for sure; I love everything about it!

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  68. SmilynStefNovember 23, 2017 at 6:48 PM

    Those colors are so rich on that black background ... stunning.

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  69. JeanNovember 23, 2017 at 6:49 PM

    Simply stunning!

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  70. Dixie CochranNovember 23, 2017 at 10:21 PM

    Fabulous flowers, and you made the sentiment POP! Well done!

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  71. Stef PerryNovember 23, 2017 at 11:26 PM

    Amazing dimension you achieved with the colored pencils. Gorgeous card!

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  72. MelissaFNovember 24, 2017 at 1:24 AM

    Wow, your colored pencil coloring is AMAZING on your beautiful peony Card and I love the black background.

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  73. Tracey McNeelyNovember 24, 2017 at 5:39 AM

    Mirian the black and gold and pink has such an amazing dramatic result! Gorgeous!

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    1. Tracey McNeelyNovember 24, 2017 at 5:40 AM

      Miriam sorry for the typo on your name, didn't catch it fast enough!

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  74. Kathy HNovember 24, 2017 at 9:07 AM

    Beautiful! The flowers look so real! I've been seeing a trend for black lately. I guess you've inspired me to try it!

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  75. Cynthia ColeNovember 24, 2017 at 11:26 AM

    Wonderful coloring on your peony card!

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  76. Diane (fionna51)November 24, 2017 at 11:57 AM

    WOW! I absolutely love this card! The colors (and the gold) just pop!

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  77. D.Ann CNovember 24, 2017 at 12:48 PM

    Such striking elegance! I MUST try this technique!! (I also love that the sentiment almost looks like it's embroidered from a distance. cool!)

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  78. Anita in FranceNovember 24, 2017 at 2:12 PM

    Wow, Miriam ... striking, elegant and so stunning ... a true beauty! Hugs, Anita :)

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  79. JudieNovember 24, 2017 at 2:24 PM

    Wow I love the gold embossing! Amazing card!

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  80. PatiNovember 24, 2017 at 2:41 PM

    Beautiful!! Lovely design with the gold embossing on the black background and I love how your beautiful coloring of the flowers pop against the black too!

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  81. Julie SNovember 24, 2017 at 2:53 PM

    The embossed sentiment is perfection with the subtle gold outlines of the background.

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  82. maria f.November 24, 2017 at 5:02 PM

    Phenomenal! And that sentiment is the perfect centerpiece.

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  83. Kari V.November 24, 2017 at 7:36 PM

    This is absolutely gorgeous! I love the coloring on the black background. I need to try this!

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  84. AnonymousNovember 24, 2017 at 10:08 PM

    Awesome card- so very striking. Love how it turned out on the dark cardstock!

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  85. Patt H.November 24, 2017 at 11:10 PM

    Absolutely beautiful! Love the gold embossing & the vibrant florals!

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  86. FD91354November 24, 2017 at 11:27 PM

    Beautiful colors! Love the embossing with the coloring.. Stunning

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  87. Danielle VincentNovember 25, 2017 at 12:36 AM

    WOW! Absolutely stunning! So many women need a card like this! Thank you!

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  88. Rebecca EdnieNovember 25, 2017 at 12:38 AM

    I love the pencil on black. Stunning.

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  89. AnonymousNovember 25, 2017 at 7:08 AM

    Such a stunning card! Perfect!!

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  90. Joy MeadowsNovember 25, 2017 at 9:44 AM

    LOVE this card; so striking!! The coloring on the black is just gorgeous.

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  91. PattyNovember 25, 2017 at 11:38 AM

    Wow, Wow, Wow!! This is just stunning!! Love the bright color against the black cardstock and the gold sentiment is just perfect!!

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  92. Andrea HastilowNovember 25, 2017 at 2:23 PM

    Wow, wow gosh if this is the first time you've coloured on black I think you have it mastered, the colours are stunning, the gold sets it off perfectly, it looks amazing done in crayon x

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  93. JeannineNovember 25, 2017 at 3:20 PM

    All I can say is WOW. This is beautiful. Think it's time to get out my colored pencils & give this a try. Thanks for sharing

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  94. Terri (blindstamper)November 25, 2017 at 5:37 PM

    Oh my gosh! I love how elegant that turned out.

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  95. LieveNovember 25, 2017 at 6:04 PM

    Beautiful card; great colouring on that dark background !

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  96. BobbyNovember 25, 2017 at 7:23 PM

    I love the look of flowers on dark cardstock, Miriam, and your are gorgeous.

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  97. Vivian C.November 25, 2017 at 7:28 PM

    Stunning card! Your coloring is amazing. The flowers really pop against the black.

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  98. AnonymousNovember 25, 2017 at 9:11 PM

    WOW!! This is absolutely lovely... Thanks for sharing.

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  99. Ericka StrangeNovember 26, 2017 at 12:10 AM

    Gorgeous coloring on the black card stock. Love the gold too! Stunning card!

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  100. Larissa HeskettNovember 26, 2017 at 1:05 AM

    Such a SWEET Card!! BEAUTIFUL Coloring!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)

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  101. Katherine K :)November 26, 2017 at 7:36 AM

    Mama Mia! Your card is stunning. Love your colouring and the design is perfection.

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  102. MeganNovember 26, 2017 at 12:55 PM

    Soooo pretty!

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  103. Mary-Anne VNovember 26, 2017 at 1:33 PM

    Love the gorgeous embossed flowers.

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  104. UnknownNovember 26, 2017 at 5:51 PM

    Beautifully colored flowers, such a pretty card

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  105. Geri SNovember 26, 2017 at 7:06 PM

    Wow, your flowers look so real! This Mondo set is a must have! Thanks for the great idea!

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  106. Lisa's Creative NicheNovember 26, 2017 at 9:53 PM

    Beautiful coloring on the dark cardstock!

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  107. NicoleNNovember 26, 2017 at 10:38 PM

    Wow. So Beautiful.

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  108. Andrea D. La VigneNovember 27, 2017 at 1:01 AM

    WOW--what a dramatic card! Love the coloring and how it pops off the black. :) ~ Andrea

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