Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Hero Hostesses Blog Hop!



Welcome to Hero Arts 2015 Spring Catalog Blog Hop! 

All this week the Hero Hostesses will be sharing projects featuring fabulous stamps
from the new Spring release. If you've been following along, you should have arrived
here from the blog of the effervescent Judy Jung.

Hero Arts will be awarding prizes from randomly drawn comments.
For a chance to win, simply comment on ANY blog post on ANY day, including each day's
starting post at the Hero Arts blog. And the more comments you leave, the better your chance
of winning! You can find today's master hop list here.

Now it's time to meet my card.
Earlier on Instagram, I shared a shot of my ink smooshed background, ala Laurafadora.
It was all dressed up with nowhere to go.


When I saw Absolutely Awesome, I knew that it belonged on my card.


I love the mixed fonts on the sentiment, with the cool handwriting of our own
Kelly Rasmussen. I'm hoping to see more original sentiments from Kelly in the future.


After white embossing Lines Background on watercolor paper, I inked various colors of
Distress inks on an acrylic block, spritzed some water, and then "smooshed" the block
onto the card. I love how the colors pooled in certain areas of the design.


The sentiment was gold embossed on vellum and I used spray adhesive to attach it to the card.
 Some gold sequins finished off the card.

Next up is my hostess sista, Lin. I can't wait to see what she's created!
Remember that all products shown on the hop are now on sale in the Hero Arts Online Store.

Happy hopping, and happy shopping!


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258 comments:

  1. CinnamonSallyFebruary 17, 2015 at 2:27:00 AM HST

    Love your bright fun smooshed card Donna, the colours are fabulous!! Have enjoyed hopping again with you this year.

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  2. Emo MarieFebruary 17, 2015 at 2:40:00 AM HST

    Love the colors in the card! So pretty!

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  3. joyFebruary 17, 2015 at 2:58:00 AM HST

    Beautiful card - LOVE that sentiment!!!

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  4. UnknownFebruary 17, 2015 at 3:01:00 AM HST

    Colorful card! Love it!

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  5. TeriFebruary 17, 2015 at 3:02:00 AM HST

    Love the bright, cheerful colors!

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  6. Celeste GoffFebruary 17, 2015 at 3:03:00 AM HST

    Donna, this card is outstanding! I love that pretty and colorful background with that beautifully embossed vellum sentiment panel!

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  7. luluvisionFebruary 17, 2015 at 3:11:00 AM HST

    Beautiful card Donna! I must try the smooshing technique!! Thank you for sharing!

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  8. Kelly BoothFebruary 17, 2015 at 3:14:00 AM HST

    LOVE LOVE LOVE this...such a perfect Smooshed card! xoxoxox

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  9. NancyFebruary 17, 2015 at 3:19:00 AM HST

    WOW! That background is amazing! Gorgeous card!

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  10. maureenbFebruary 17, 2015 at 3:20:00 AM HST

    this card IS absolutely awesome!

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  11. Kathy (krolski)February 17, 2015 at 3:32:00 AM HST

    Donna, I love your colorful card! Beautiful!

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  12. Kimberly EddyFebruary 17, 2015 at 3:40:00 AM HST

    Love the background Donna!! I agree with you this sentiment is one that is "needed"! So glad you are on the Hero Arts team!!

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  13. Bunny DobbieFebruary 17, 2015 at 3:40:00 AM HST

    Wow! What an amazing effect! Love this card. I have to give this a try.

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  14. AvaFebruary 17, 2015 at 3:40:00 AM HST

    Donna, wow, this is so creative and I love the rainbow of colors.

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  15. cmFebruary 17, 2015 at 3:49:00 AM HST

    Donna, this is an incredibly stunning card! I'd so love to see a tutorial on how you created the background, because no matter how hard I try, my 'smooshing' results in a mess. A great big mess! Yours, however...perfection! The embossed lines and the sentiment: perfect combination! I'm smitten...
    ~c

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  16. Sarah GFebruary 17, 2015 at 3:50:00 AM HST

    The colours looks so vibrant on that graphic background stamp and the sentiment is just perfect! Great card :)

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  17. cheryl l.February 17, 2015 at 3:50:00 AM HST

    WOW! LOVE, love, love those colors!!

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  18. jcobbFebruary 17, 2015 at 3:51:00 AM HST

    Wow, just what we needed on a cold winter's morning! The colors are so bright and warm...thanks for sharing. Beautiful work!

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  19. Susie SonnierFebruary 17, 2015 at 3:52:00 AM HST

    So excited for the Hero Arts new Catalog!

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  20. Carrie R.February 17, 2015 at 3:59:00 AM HST

    I love how the gold embossing on the vellum looks with the rainbow colors. Very pretty.

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  21. Cindy C.February 17, 2015 at 4:01:00 AM HST

    Stunning BG!! Sure would brighten up anyone's day!!

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  22. UnknownFebruary 17, 2015 at 4:04:00 AM HST

    I love using distress inks like you did on the background! Great card!

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  23. LinFebruary 17, 2015 at 4:13:00 AM HST

    I could pick one of your cards out of a lineup every time :)) Love this beauty, Donna, and so pleased to be hopping with you once again!

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  24. KailashFebruary 17, 2015 at 4:14:00 AM HST

    Love your stunning card, so beautifully crafted with the pretty colors!!!!

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  25. Amy C.February 17, 2015 at 4:19:00 AM HST

    What a neat geometric background!

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  26. Libby HicksonFebruary 17, 2015 at 4:28:00 AM HST

    So gorgeous!! I think you are my background-creating idol, Donna!! Always amazing!

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  27. Sue DFebruary 17, 2015 at 4:33:00 AM HST

    Fabulous background for this awesome sentiment.

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  28. IrisFebruary 17, 2015 at 4:34:00 AM HST

    Such a pretty card. Love the geometric designs and the colors.
    isoscia at aol dot com

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  29. Kristina B.February 17, 2015 at 4:41:00 AM HST

    Love the gold embossing!!

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  30. UnknownFebruary 17, 2015 at 4:44:00 AM HST

    Your rainbow of color card cheered me so this morning!

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  31. LaurenFebruary 17, 2015 at 4:44:00 AM HST

    Love, love, love everything about this card!

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  32. BrankaFebruary 17, 2015 at 4:52:00 AM HST

    Lovely colors! So vivid, and the embossing fits perfectly!

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  33. LindaFebruary 17, 2015 at 4:56:00 AM HST

    fabulous bright colors. Love your "smooshing!"

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  34. Vicki DutcherFebruary 17, 2015 at 4:58:00 AM HST

    Beautiful water or red bg and lots e the vellum embossed gold sentiment

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  35. Brandi RFebruary 17, 2015 at 4:59:00 AM HST

    Fantastic card! Love the background!!! Fun design and so very colorful ♥

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  36. UnknownFebruary 17, 2015 at 5:03:00 AM HST

    WOWZA!!! What an absolutely GORGEOUS Card!!!! Love!!!

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  37. windinstarsranchFebruary 17, 2015 at 5:06:00 AM HST

    I can see I'm in for some new backgrounds. Love them.

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  38. judyFebruary 17, 2015 at 5:07:00 AM HST

    I love the colorful background!

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  39. judkajudiFebruary 17, 2015 at 5:09:00 AM HST

    You smoosh so beautifully! You are right; that sentiment is perfect to finish off that fabulous background. I am so happy to be hopping with you and the hosti sisters (but we were the first!!) I love being your effervescent friend!! Big hugs.

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  40. BeckyFebruary 17, 2015 at 5:17:00 AM HST

    Gorgeous!

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  41. IsabelFebruary 17, 2015 at 5:41:00 AM HST

    Wow your background is beautiful... Such great colors!!

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  42. BarbFebruary 17, 2015 at 5:48:00 AM HST

    Nice rainbow card!

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  43. Joan VFebruary 17, 2015 at 5:49:00 AM HST

    Oh, I love this card. I always look for cards that fit that 20- 35 age group, and this would be perfect. Thanks for sharing.

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  44. JackieFebruary 17, 2015 at 5:51:00 AM HST

    That is stunning! I love that colorful background!

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  45. Barb GhigFebruary 17, 2015 at 5:55:00 AM HST

    You are so right...Absolutely Awesome is the perfect addition to your card, Donna! Love your smooshed background, too!
    Thanks for being part of the hop!

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  46. SkraperellaFebruary 17, 2015 at 6:05:00 AM HST

    Oooooh your card is so gorgeous Donna!

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  47. UnknownFebruary 17, 2015 at 6:08:00 AM HST

    Sequins!! great idea as I have a large bag of them and was a little unsure what to do with them... love the card and the colors too! anything bright works for me!! thanks for sharing!

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  48. SandyFebruary 17, 2015 at 6:09:00 AM HST

    So pretty!

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  49. EfratFebruary 17, 2015 at 6:28:00 AM HST

    Wow! love how colorful the background is and the sentiment on the vellum is beautiful.

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  50. rhofferFebruary 17, 2015 at 6:30:00 AM HST

    What a cute and colorful card!

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  51. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2015 at 6:40:00 AM HST

    I love your Lines Background project! Laura Bassen style smooched is what that stamp screams for, and you did it beautifully.

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  52. Kristie GouletFebruary 17, 2015 at 6:47:00 AM HST

    So stinkin' beautiful, Donna! LOVE!!!

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  53. WavejumperFebruary 17, 2015 at 6:50:00 AM HST

    Wow-what a bright eye catching card! I never heard of smooshing before. I'll have to try it!

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  54. Nancy KFebruary 17, 2015 at 6:52:00 AM HST

    Gorgeous card, Donna! I love how you use color, just amazing!

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  55. fykFebruary 17, 2015 at 6:56:00 AM HST

    Beautiful card!! Love the rainbowy smooshed look :)

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  56. ScrapaDiddleFebruary 17, 2015 at 6:59:00 AM HST

    I LOVE this card! Absolutely love it!

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  57. ScrapaDiddleFebruary 17, 2015 at 7:00:00 AM HST

    I LOVE this card! Absolutely love it!

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  58. deb cFebruary 17, 2015 at 7:00:00 AM HST

    Great card!!! I love how you smooshed the background! LOL

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  59. BeastybunnyFebruary 17, 2015 at 7:09:00 AM HST

    Love love love the water color background! Simply gorgeous!

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  60. UnknownFebruary 17, 2015 at 7:14:00 AM HST

    From one Donna to another, the background is absolutely stunning. I love it. I like the use of vellum embossed with the sentiment and the addition of the sequins adds just enough bling! GREAT JOB! Love your work..TFS

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  61. HannahFebruary 17, 2015 at 7:15:00 AM HST

    OH WOW! Your card knocks my socks off! I love the rainbow background and the sentiment is cute!

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  62. Renee MFebruary 17, 2015 at 7:16:00 AM HST

    Great card! The coloring is especially fun.

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  63. bzyPTmomFebruary 17, 2015 at 7:19:00 AM HST

    Love this colorful smooshed background and the sentiment is awesome! thanks for sharing,

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  64. QuilterLauraFebruary 17, 2015 at 7:23:00 AM HST

    Love, love, love your background!

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  65. DarnellFebruary 17, 2015 at 7:30:00 AM HST

    This is so perfect, Donna! So, so perfect in every way!! Enjoy your day! Hugs, Darnell

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  66. BarbFebruary 17, 2015 at 7:30:00 AM HST

    Donna, this card is so gorgeous! Love the beautiful, soft colors you used, and the gold embossed sentiment looks amazing! So happy to hop with you this week!

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  67. lizFebruary 17, 2015 at 7:39:00 AM HST

    I love your card colors Donna. they are always so beautiful!

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  68. Krafty KaylinFebruary 17, 2015 at 7:45:00 AM HST

    In love with the background. The lovely colors.

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  69. UnknownFebruary 17, 2015 at 7:48:00 AM HST

    Your smooshing is delightful, and I love that the simple sentiment over vellum doesn't detract from the cool background!

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  70. ArleneFebruary 17, 2015 at 7:52:00 AM HST

    I absolutely LOVE the smooshed background. You know what they say, "Smooshing leads to a lot more smooshing." hehehe

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  71. UnknownFebruary 17, 2015 at 7:58:00 AM HST

    I absolutely love this card! Love the bright colors and the splash of bling!

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  72. I Card EveryoneFebruary 17, 2015 at 7:59:00 AM HST

    Donna I could just smoosh you!! This is just brilliant... is that really Kelly's handwriting?
    =] Michele

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  73. Sarah T.February 17, 2015 at 8:00:00 AM HST

    Great way to use that fabulous, bold, sentiment

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  74. CynthiaFebruary 17, 2015 at 8:05:00 AM HST

    WOW! What awesome cards, no seriously, yes they are!

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  75. Virginia L.February 17, 2015 at 8:06:00 AM HST

    LOVE LOVE LOVE the vibrant colors and how you used that sentiment!
    Donna----> absolutely awesome...., no, seriously, you are.

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  76. JeanFebruary 17, 2015 at 8:20:00 AM HST

    Wow- this is just amazing! LOVE the colors! Thanks for the inspiration!!

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  77. Nicole ParmentierFebruary 17, 2015 at 8:29:00 AM HST

    Wow, awesome coloring!!

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  78. starqueenFebruary 17, 2015 at 8:35:00 AM HST

    Hi Donna, that card is dressed to go...gold sequins and that gorgeous sentiment take it to the top!

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  79. Kathy StrawFebruary 17, 2015 at 8:42:00 AM HST

    Your background is gorgeous and the gold embossing on vellum is the perfect finishing touch.

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  80. BarbaraFebruary 17, 2015 at 8:53:00 AM HST

    For a smooshed card, it's fabulous! The colors are so vivid and I love the sentiment on the vellum.

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  81. Patt H.February 17, 2015 at 8:59:00 AM HST

    Fabulous card, Donna! Awesome colors & the gold embossing is the perfect touch!

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  82. Patt H.February 17, 2015 at 8:59:00 AM HST

    Fabulous card, Donna! Awesome colors & the gold embossing is the perfect touch!

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  83. sueymemFebruary 17, 2015 at 9:06:00 AM HST

    Those colors are stunning and employing my favorite water coloring.

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  84. Helen GullettFebruary 17, 2015 at 9:07:00 AM HST

    Donna, this is sooooo amazing! Your work on the background is absolutely beautiful. Love to sentiment! Thank you for the inspiration :)

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  85. lamepawFebruary 17, 2015 at 9:13:00 AM HST

    Glorious cards. Such talent!

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  86. Pam YoungFebruary 17, 2015 at 9:13:00 AM HST

    I love the smooshed technique!! That Laurafadora!! Beautiful colors!! Loving vellum these days!!

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  87. MichelleFebruary 17, 2015 at 9:14:00 AM HST

    What an awesome background on your card, Donna! Love it!

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  88. scrappyFebruary 17, 2015 at 9:22:00 AM HST

    wowzers!! this is beautiful. so vibrant. Thanks for all your inspiration.

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  89. KatiaFebruary 17, 2015 at 9:23:00 AM HST

    Your background in your card is stunning, I love your card!

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  90. Sunshine HoneyBeeFebruary 17, 2015 at 9:26:00 AM HST

    Like the rainbow of colors. Like the gold embossing on the vellum.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"

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  91. DonnadollFebruary 17, 2015 at 9:33:00 AM HST

    Thanks for the opportunity to win some great products. I love this background!

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  92. SabrinaFebruary 17, 2015 at 9:38:00 AM HST

    WOW!!! Absolutely fabulous!!!! I love the colors!!

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  93. stampingandstitchingFebruary 17, 2015 at 10:00:00 AM HST

    Oh what a fantastic and happy card, Donna! Your background is stunning and I love the gold embossed sentiment on vellum - so pretty!

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  94. Cheryl HFebruary 17, 2015 at 10:12:00 AM HST

    That sentiment goes perfectly with your smooshed background!!

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  95. CathyFebruary 17, 2015 at 10:27:00 AM HST

    Great card. I love how colorful it is. The sentiment looks really good on that background.

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  96. jandbspiegelFebruary 17, 2015 at 10:44:00 AM HST

    I like the rainbow look of your ink "smooshing" great card

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  97. Sue McRaeFebruary 17, 2015 at 11:01:00 AM HST

    Fantabulous colourful background Donna!

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  98. UnknownFebruary 17, 2015 at 11:09:00 AM HST

    You ARE absolutely awesome - and so is this card!!!

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  99. BarbFebruary 17, 2015 at 11:12:00 AM HST

    fantastic card

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  100. maria f.February 17, 2015 at 11:18:00 AM HST

    Rainbow yumminess = love.

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  101. staceylovespaperFebruary 17, 2015 at 11:18:00 AM HST

    OMG!! I love your card! Great use of color, and the sentiment of vellum is perfect. Of course, as always, the sequins are the perfect finishing touch!!

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  102. KatieFebruary 17, 2015 at 11:30:00 AM HST

    W O W !!!!

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  103. ThePurplePlaceFebruary 17, 2015 at 11:31:00 AM HST

    Beautiful DONNA! ..Love the colors and always enjoy your work...so excited t see you in this HOP and LOVE the stamps you used. I'm LOVING this release and have already placed TWO orders! Yippee~!

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  104. LindaFebruary 17, 2015 at 11:35:00 AM HST

    Love the bright smooshed colors and the gold embossed sentiment. Thanks for sharing.

    Linda D.

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  105. CathyLFebruary 17, 2015 at 11:36:00 AM HST

    I love the bright colors!

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  106. Vikki HFebruary 17, 2015 at 11:59:00 AM HST

    super-duper card with all that lovely color~

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  107. Beach Girl 115February 17, 2015 at 12:01:00 PM HST

    I absolutely love your card. The background is fantastic, and the sentiment is so simply beautiful.

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  108. UnknownFebruary 17, 2015 at 12:02:00 PM HST

    BEAUTIFUL technique! I can hardly wait to try this!

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  109. Sarah Ashley PoschFebruary 17, 2015 at 12:10:00 PM HST

    All I can say is WOW!!!

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  110. Paula BynumFebruary 17, 2015 at 12:20:00 PM HST


    so different! Love it!

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  111. Paula BynumFebruary 17, 2015 at 12:23:00 PM HST


    so different! Love it!

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  112. Flo February 17, 2015 at 12:26:00 PM HST

    Love your background. It is so colorful, just beautiful. I also love that sentiment, looks great in gold too. Thanks.

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  113. UnknownFebruary 17, 2015 at 12:57:00 PM HST

    Wow...just Wow!

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  114. KarenladdFebruary 17, 2015 at 1:01:00 PM HST

    You started with a gorgeous background but that stamped sentiment on vellum really makes a big impact! WOW!

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  115. CharkFebruary 17, 2015 at 1:06:00 PM HST

    I wondered how you got the darker shades in there--so pretty!

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  116. Chitra NairFebruary 17, 2015 at 1:20:00 PM HST

    Wowww!! Beautiful card, love the colors!!!

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  117. McStamperFebruary 17, 2015 at 1:21:00 PM HST

    Love your card. The background is fantastic.

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  118. ImmiFebruary 17, 2015 at 1:34:00 PM HST

    Such gorgeous color!

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  119. HalinaFebruary 17, 2015 at 1:35:00 PM HST

    Oh, I love those cards! Great colors, coloring and design!

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  120. Janet L.February 17, 2015 at 1:50:00 PM HST

    Terrific card!! I really love the background you made!!

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  121. Jenn BiedermanFebruary 17, 2015 at 1:59:00 PM HST

    Love the colorful background with the gold embossed sentiment, Donna! Sweet! Fun hopping with you this week! :)

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  122. Janet MFebruary 17, 2015 at 2:02:00 PM HST

    Great smooshing job :) I love blog hops.

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  123. RoseFebruary 17, 2015 at 2:03:00 PM HST

    Such a lovely card. That background looks amazing!

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  124. Laura NorrisFebruary 17, 2015 at 2:10:00 PM HST

    What a fun card! Love it

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  125. JamieFebruary 17, 2015 at 2:23:00 PM HST

    I have yet to try the smooshed technique but I love it , this card is awesome! I love how some spots are lighter than others. It gives it a very artsy look. The sentiment is so pretty and it heat embossed perfectly- wow! I've never tried spray adhesive to adhere Vellum but you can't even tell on your card! Definitely going to try this. Tfs

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  126. Tiffany ErvinFebruary 17, 2015 at 2:23:00 PM HST

    I'm also pretty sure that THIS sentiment was made JUST for you, because YOU are awesome in every way! Love this card and your technique! Thanks always for your friendship and comments! So glad we have been hoppily re-united! ;)

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  127. Linda W. (ScrappinBari)February 17, 2015 at 2:25:00 PM HST

    Just love what you did with the Lines Bg, Donna - so colorful and fun! Thanks for the inspiration and it was great hopping with you again!!

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  128. MeganFebruary 17, 2015 at 2:35:00 PM HST

    I absolutely love her handwriting!

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  129. Margarita Navarro-RiveraFebruary 17, 2015 at 2:41:00 PM HST

    Beautiful background and great card!

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  130. pcmFebruary 17, 2015 at 2:47:00 PM HST

    that background is fab!

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  131. CheriFebruary 17, 2015 at 2:50:00 PM HST

    Such pretty bright colors. Love them!

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  132. June KFebruary 17, 2015 at 2:57:00 PM HST

    Such a cool card, Donna.

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  133. Shaughn WoodruffFebruary 17, 2015 at 3:02:00 PM HST

    Double WOW Donna! Fabulous card, love that background you created! Thanks for sharing!

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  134. NanWFebruary 17, 2015 at 3:07:00 PM HST

    Your background is amazing.

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  135. Louise H.February 17, 2015 at 3:08:00 PM HST

    The colors on your card just pop! I also love the sentiment.

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  136. Louise H.February 17, 2015 at 3:08:00 PM HST

    The colors on your card just pop! I also love the sentiment.

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  137. DoofyJEss2February 17, 2015 at 3:15:00 PM HST

    Wow wow wow!!! The lines background stamp is awesome!!! LOVE your background!!! Glad you used vellum for your sentiment so that your background would shine through!

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  138. Rubeena I.February 17, 2015 at 3:21:00 PM HST

    stunning!

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  139. CindyFebruary 17, 2015 at 3:26:00 PM HST

    Very cool card. I was nervous until I read your instructions. I thought maybe you were going to say how you hand painted every box shape.

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  140. SUPRFOXdesignsFebruary 17, 2015 at 3:31:00 PM HST

    Absolutely adore the colors and that sentiment, what a great card!

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  141. UnknownFebruary 17, 2015 at 3:32:00 PM HST

    Smooching looks like fun.

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  142. ToniFebruary 17, 2015 at 3:32:00 PM HST

    gorgeous as usual, Donna! Fab!

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  143. dyeandpigmentFebruary 17, 2015 at 3:54:00 PM HST

    Your card is awesome!

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  144. adele holcombFebruary 17, 2015 at 3:57:00 PM HST

    I just love everything about this bright and beautiful card!

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  145. Yoonsun HurFebruary 17, 2015 at 3:57:00 PM HST

    Donna, your card is absolutely AWESOME!!!

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  146. Linnea SFebruary 17, 2015 at 4:08:00 PM HST

    awesome background!!!

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  147. KT Fit KittyFebruary 17, 2015 at 4:10:00 PM HST

    Absolutely beautiful! Love the colours you used!

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  148. NPurdum56February 17, 2015 at 4:14:00 PM HST

    So cute! Love that background! Stamp is cute too!

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  149. LindarubFebruary 17, 2015 at 4:38:00 PM HST

    Love All the colors in your card.

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  150. Robin B.February 17, 2015 at 4:45:00 PM HST

    Beautiful!! I love the bright colored background. Thanks for sharing.

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  151. NikkiFebruary 17, 2015 at 4:52:00 PM HST

    how brilliant is your BG on this card WOW

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  152. Rubina PantojaFebruary 17, 2015 at 5:05:00 PM HST

    Wow!!! Yup, that about sums it up.

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  153. Lisa H.February 17, 2015 at 5:20:00 PM HST

    I love absolutely everything about this card. Just fantastic!

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  154. Betty SueFebruary 17, 2015 at 5:55:00 PM HST

    The smooshing worked beautifully! Your card is beautiful!

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  155. Kim FaucherFebruary 17, 2015 at 6:00:00 PM HST

    The colors are amazing on these cards! Love the embossed sentiments too!

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  156. Shelley CFebruary 17, 2015 at 6:15:00 PM HST

    love the bright colors and the gold embossed vellum!

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  157. Taasha BlevinsFebruary 17, 2015 at 6:21:00 PM HST

    Love love love the bright colors.

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  158. AlbinopiFebruary 17, 2015 at 6:27:00 PM HST

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the colors on your card. Just beautiful!!

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  159. Pamela HaskinFebruary 17, 2015 at 6:33:00 PM HST

    Great cards! I especially like the smooshing!

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  160. NatalieFebruary 17, 2015 at 6:43:00 PM HST

    Really cute cards. I especially love the background stamps that are being used.

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  161. Barb SchmidtFebruary 17, 2015 at 7:02:00 PM HST

    Wow, Donna, that background would brighten my day all by it's self... Beautiful!

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  162. Linda S.February 17, 2015 at 7:03:00 PM HST

    Like you, I also enjoy sentiment stamps that feature a mixture of fonts...but it is a skill to design them so that they are still readable without standing on your head! Beautiful work with this sentiment.

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  163. UnknownFebruary 17, 2015 at 7:22:00 PM HST

    What a great,bright card.

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  164. LaceysocksFebruary 17, 2015 at 7:34:00 PM HST

    I love how colorful your card is! Very pretty!

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  165. serenity6883February 17, 2015 at 7:50:00 PM HST

    Your card is so beautiful. Love the colors and the vellum sentiment is perfect. TFS

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  166. Karen L KFebruary 17, 2015 at 8:21:00 PM HST

    Wow love that background!! The sentiment looks great embossed in gold over that background!

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  167. UnknownFebruary 17, 2015 at 8:46:00 PM HST

    Just love these cards-my favorites. Can't wait to purchase the lines background stamp and use this Disress ink technique. Thanks for sharing!!

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  168. LysaFebruary 17, 2015 at 8:47:00 PM HST

    LOVE this ink smooshed card- I still need to try this technique!

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  169. Janet PackerFebruary 17, 2015 at 8:52:00 PM HST

    Love your mixed media background - fabulous card!

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  170. UnknownFebruary 17, 2015 at 9:10:00 PM HST

    What a fantastic card. You did Laura proud!

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  171. Dawn TFebruary 17, 2015 at 9:28:00 PM HST

    Incredible colours Donna. An awesome card.

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  172. SHartlFebruary 17, 2015 at 9:52:00 PM HST

    Wow do I have to try your technique! Bold and bright....and love the white embossing!

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  173. Shelley ScalesFebruary 17, 2015 at 10:14:00 PM HST

    I really like your use of bold color and the sentiment is great.

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  174. PitchouneFebruary 17, 2015 at 11:45:00 PM HST

    gorgeous card, love it
    Pitchoune

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  175. loulouFebruary 18, 2015 at 2:05:00 AM HST

    Absolutely stunning card Donna. I love that background stamp.

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  176. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2015 at 2:11:00 AM HST

    Super cool card! Love it.

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  177. Suzanne CFebruary 18, 2015 at 2:36:00 AM HST

    Gorgeous! A truly inspiring Donna card! Beautiful gradient background with the perfect vellum overlay!

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  178. ~amy~February 18, 2015 at 3:37:00 AM HST

    g.o.r.g.e.o.u.s.

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  179. KarineFebruary 18, 2015 at 3:42:00 AM HST

    Oh wow! Your card is simply awesome!!!!! Need to try that technique with distress ink!

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  180. KathyFebruary 18, 2015 at 3:54:00 AM HST

    Hi Donna, I can't stop looking at your bright and happy card ... just like you!!! Such a joy to be hopping with you today...yesterday. Many hugs, Kathy

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  181. KathyFebruary 18, 2015 at 3:54:00 AM HST

    Hi Donna, I can't stop looking at your bright and happy card ... just like you!!! Such a joy to be hopping with you today...yesterday. Many hugs, Kathy

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  182. JerrieFebruary 18, 2015 at 4:09:00 AM HST

    What a great colorful fun background and I love the vellum!

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  183. MclayFebruary 18, 2015 at 5:20:00 AM HST

    Donna, I love how you showcased the Lines Background! Wow colors and the sentiment is exactly what I think of you and your designs! Hero Arts is amazing and you've made it even better!

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  184. grammynanFebruary 18, 2015 at 5:40:00 AM HST

    Seriously, a beautiful card!

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  185. brandco2450@gmail.comFebruary 18, 2015 at 5:46:00 AM HST

    LOVE your card - it's so vibrant....

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  186. brandco2450@gmail.comFebruary 18, 2015 at 5:46:00 AM HST

    LOVE your card - it's so vibrant....

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  187. Kelly MassmanFebruary 18, 2015 at 6:12:00 AM HST

    love your bright sunny card!

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  188. Cindi HallFebruary 18, 2015 at 6:22:00 AM HST

    Love these cards. How do I become a designer for this blog?

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  189. GailFebruary 18, 2015 at 6:56:00 AM HST

    I absolutely love your card: the colors, the sentiment, everything!!!

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  190. Chiara T.February 18, 2015 at 7:41:00 AM HST

    So simple, so stunning. Love it

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  191. Dotty JoFebruary 18, 2015 at 8:07:00 AM HST

    Simply stunning and totally made for that sentiment! Jo x

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  192. UnknownFebruary 18, 2015 at 8:08:00 AM HST

    Really love that colorful background! But, the link to Laura Bassen's blog was only to the home page and not to the actual technique post. :( Beautiful card, though.

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  193. BethanyFebruary 18, 2015 at 8:54:00 AM HST

    A nicely detailed card.

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  194. Renee VFebruary 18, 2015 at 9:21:00 AM HST

    Oh wow, such a gorgeous card and I love the handwriting of that sentiment!

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  195. Lee AnneFebruary 18, 2015 at 9:24:00 AM HST

    The colors are beautiful! Love this card!

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  196. Rema DeLeeuwFebruary 18, 2015 at 10:01:00 AM HST

    Awesome card! Love the coloring...

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  197. LieveFebruary 18, 2015 at 12:05:00 PM HST

    I really love the background you made ! I have to try that ! And the golden sentiment on the vellum is great !

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  198. BroniFebruary 18, 2015 at 1:59:00 PM HST

    What a fabulous card, Donna! When I want to see awesome watercolor, I come to your blog!!

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  199. ShirleyFebruary 18, 2015 at 2:06:00 PM HST

    Love all the colors on your card including gold lettering

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  200. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2015 at 2:21:00 PM HST

    I get to be the 200th Commenter to tell you your talent is AWESOME. No really, it is! I didn't even stop to finish looking and just went straight to the Hero Arts Store, hoping the 199 commenters before me hadn't already bought out those stamps you used. What I love about your card the most is all the free lessons----how to attach vellum, how to include a sentiment without spoiling the background, how to choose ink for the sentiment when there are so many colors in the background, and how to "Smoosh", but I know all that info is what makes you the Artist and me the wanna-be. Always love your cards. Hugs from Bahb - no- blog. e-mail Follower!

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