Monday, September 14, 2015

Celebrating Cath Edvalson & Technique Tuesday


Welcome to a very special blog hop, with a collaboration between Technique Tuesday
and Cath Edvalson, featuring her awesome new line of stamps and dies.
I am super thrilled to be a part of this celebration...let's get hoppin'!


I hope you arrived here from Jaclyn Miller's fab blog, or start at the beginning
at Technique Tuesday, because you won't want to miss the inspiration--
and there are prizes for commenting! I'll explain about the prizes
a little further down but first, let me share my project with you.

If you didn't know this little fact about Cath--she's an extraordinary paper cutter.
We're not talkin' paper dolls, but serious, mind blowing paper cutting. Check this out.

Image source

Pretty amazing, huh? That design was the inspiration for Heartfelt Thanks,
a set that features a stamp of Cath's gorgeous hand cut heart. Here's my card.



I white embossed the heart on watercolor card stock and ink distressed with
several inks to make the design pop, then flicked some water over the surface.


The sentiment was stamped in Versafine Onyx Black and clear embossed,
then the panel was cut with the rectangle element from MFT's Blueprints 24
and adhered to a white card base. The finishing touch was a sprinkling of sequins.

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So let's talk PRIZES! Technique Tuesday is giving away three prize packs.
The first prize is all 5 of Cath's stamps and dies, and Technique Tuesday is also
giving away two $25 gift certificates. Three winners will be chosen at random
from comments left on any of the following blogs. But the more blogs you visit,
and the more comments you leave, the better your chances of winning, right?

                Donna Mikasa (You are here!)

The next blog to visit is Birgit. I can't wait to see her project! Remember if you get lost,
or if there's a broken link, head back to Technique Tuesday for the master list of blogs. 

You have until September 16th at midnight PST to comment, and the winners
will be announced on Friday, September 18th over at Technique Tuesday.
Thanks so much for hopping along with us. Enjoy the rest of the hop!
  

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139 comments:

  1. DetraSeptember 14, 2015 at 12:27:00 AM HST

    Can't say enough how much I love the delicacy of these die cuts. Love your card!!

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  2. ShirleySeptember 14, 2015 at 1:29:00 AM HST

    Beautiful stunning card . I really like how the white heart really pops . This is my favorite stamp set of the release.

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  3. JaniceSeptember 14, 2015 at 1:35:00 AM HST

    Love the white heart on the colourful background. Really pops!

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  4. MarciaSeptember 14, 2015 at 1:46:00 AM HST

    Beautiful and elegant! Love the watercolors! Works great with the heart stamp!

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  5. New CreationsSeptember 14, 2015 at 1:53:00 AM HST

    What a great background for this gorgeous heart set, love it!

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  6. KarenSeptember 14, 2015 at 2:03:00 AM HST

    Simply gorgeous!

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  7. jcobbSeptember 14, 2015 at 2:18:00 AM HST

    Such a simply done but elegant card. The heart is so delicate that the bold background colors are perfect.

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  8. Chriss BlagraveSeptember 14, 2015 at 2:39:00 AM HST

    Love that intricate heart against your beautiful water colouring!

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  9. jan metcalfSeptember 14, 2015 at 2:42:00 AM HST

    Such pretty watercolors to frame the heart!

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  10. ShellySeptember 14, 2015 at 2:49:00 AM HST

    Gorgeous, Donna!!

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  11. SabrinaSeptember 14, 2015 at 3:00:00 AM HST

    Very pretty card and very pretty stamp!!

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  12. LauraSeptember 14, 2015 at 3:05:00 AM HST

    Hi Donna, love the way you show this beautifully intricate die! The watercolored background shows it off so well!

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  13. Jean ArizonaSeptember 14, 2015 at 3:15:00 AM HST

    This is truly beautiful. Would love to own this die. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  14. UnknownSeptember 14, 2015 at 3:16:00 AM HST

    Very pretty, love the colors.

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  15. KathySeptember 14, 2015 at 3:25:00 AM HST

    I thought I had enough heart dies, but this one is a must for me! Love what you have done with it today!

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  16. I Card EveryoneSeptember 14, 2015 at 3:32:00 AM HST

    There she goes ... right where I wanted, with that fabulous water-colored splashy beauty!!! Just fantastic, Donna!
    =]

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  17. UnknownSeptember 14, 2015 at 3:47:00 AM HST

    I like this heart!

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  18. D.Ann CSeptember 14, 2015 at 3:47:00 AM HST

    I've always wanted to do paper cutting like that... I NEED this die to totally fake it! : ) LOVE your gorgeous card!

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  19. Marcie SharpSeptember 14, 2015 at 3:59:00 AM HST

    Your ink blending always blows me away! What a lovely way to use that pretty heart stamp.

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  20. UnknownSeptember 14, 2015 at 4:02:00 AM HST

    WOWZA!!

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  21. alexandra s.m.September 14, 2015 at 4:11:00 AM HST

    Gorgeous card Donna!
    Thank You~

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  22. mom2hSeptember 14, 2015 at 4:11:00 AM HST

    I'd like to try this technique! Maybe I'll win the stamps and I can!

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  23. DebySeptember 14, 2015 at 4:11:00 AM HST

    your background for this heart is breathtaking!

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  24. peachesSeptember 14, 2015 at 4:21:00 AM HST

    I just love how the heart die cut just stand out against your beautiful background!!!

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  25. DianneSeptember 14, 2015 at 4:23:00 AM HST

    I love the color! and the pop of the white die.

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  26. Diane JaquaySeptember 14, 2015 at 4:26:00 AM HST

    A marriage made in heaven, that stamp image in white with distress inks!! Beautiful!

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  27. Sandy S.September 14, 2015 at 4:33:00 AM HST

    Beautiful contrast between the delicate heart and the boldly-colored background.

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  28. conilSeptember 14, 2015 at 4:41:00 AM HST

    So glad you used this heart with your gorgeous backgrounds. Those cards are fabulous.

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  29. Carol DSeptember 14, 2015 at 4:57:00 AM HST

    Love, love, love the heart, and how you've showcased it on the blended backgrounds!

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  30. lizSeptember 14, 2015 at 4:58:00 AM HST

    Love that heart and your beautiful blending!

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  31. Vicki DutcherSeptember 14, 2015 at 5:04:00 AM HST

    So pretty with the white against the gorgeous bg

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  32. Renee MSeptember 14, 2015 at 5:17:00 AM HST

    Such a lovely card--the heart is gorgeous! I like your beautifully blended background too.

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  33. Verna AngerhoferSeptember 14, 2015 at 5:18:00 AM HST

    What a delicate die and so beautiful against your inked background.

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  34. SueSeptember 14, 2015 at 5:20:00 AM HST

    I love everything about Cath's new products. Thank you for your inspiration and for the chance to win!

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  35. Becca YahrlingSeptember 14, 2015 at 5:23:00 AM HST

    WOW! Your water colored background is stunning and goes perfectly with this beautiful heart!

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  36. silverrabbitstudioSeptember 14, 2015 at 5:33:00 AM HST

    I always love embossing - so fun that the stamp can be embossed and the die still has detail that will stick out when you place it over the embossed (or stamped) image.

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  37. Laurie UngerSeptember 14, 2015 at 5:49:00 AM HST

    Wonderfully done!

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  38. brenda trimmerSeptember 14, 2015 at 6:02:00 AM HST

    love the blending, watercolor spritzing and of course, the heart!

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  39. Marci MorganSeptember 14, 2015 at 6:04:00 AM HST

    LOVE your bright happy card Donna and ofcourse the use of distress ink with spalatters!! LOVE Cath's new stamp and die sets - thank you so much for the inspiration, as always!

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  40. Joyce SmithSeptember 14, 2015 at 6:20:00 AM HST

    What a bright card sure to make anyone's face smile when receiving it.

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  41. Kelly BoothSeptember 14, 2015 at 6:22:00 AM HST

    Gorgeous just Gorgeous!!!!!!

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  42. Mary HolshouserSeptember 14, 2015 at 6:33:00 AM HST

    the heart is so delicate and intricate.
    Looks great on a solid background or on the various-colored card.
    thanks for sharing two wonderful cards.

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  43. Kathy A.September 14, 2015 at 6:39:00 AM HST

    Love, love your background! Stunning card!

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  44. Casey-DianeSeptember 14, 2015 at 6:48:00 AM HST

    I love the white embossing with the vibrant colors on the back!

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  45. terriavidreader (IN-USA)September 14, 2015 at 6:49:00 AM HST

    Just lovely

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  46. terriavidreader (IN-USA)September 14, 2015 at 6:49:00 AM HST

    Just lovely

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  47. JamieSeptember 14, 2015 at 6:59:00 AM HST

    This is simply beautiful! I love the heart stamp so much!

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  48. KimSeptember 14, 2015 at 7:03:00 AM HST

    Gorgeous watercolor and design!

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  49. UnknownSeptember 14, 2015 at 7:06:00 AM HST

    Amazing card!
    Love that intricate heart die!

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  50. BettySeptember 14, 2015 at 7:16:00 AM HST

    So pretty!!! Love the colors with the white embossed heart! Thanks for sharing!

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  51. Crafting with JeanneSeptember 14, 2015 at 7:22:00 AM HST

    I simply love that heart! Several crafty ladies have used it for their creations on this hop. ALL GORGEOUS. It's already in my basket. Your cards are so pretty with the embossed heart atop the colorful background. Thanks for sharing your creativity with us.

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  52. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2015 at 7:26:00 AM HST

    Gorgeous background...perfect backdrop for that beautiful heart!!!

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  53. Miriam PrantnerSeptember 14, 2015 at 7:56:00 AM HST

    Gorgeous inking/resist! Love this!

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  54. NandiniSeptember 14, 2015 at 8:11:00 AM HST

    Wow! Absolutely in love with that heart! And love the vibrant colors of the card!

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  55. SonyaSeptember 14, 2015 at 8:22:00 AM HST

    Gorgeous! Love that beautiful background!

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  56. UnknownSeptember 14, 2015 at 8:33:00 AM HST

    The colors make a beautiful backdrop to the heart.

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  57. LauraJane:)September 14, 2015 at 8:37:00 AM HST

    GORGEOUS background for the Heart stamp!

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  58. PamSeptember 14, 2015 at 8:43:00 AM HST

    I love the background you made for this card!

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  59. UnknownSeptember 14, 2015 at 8:53:00 AM HST

    I love your card - great ideas - thanks!

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  60. LeslieSeptember 14, 2015 at 9:41:00 AM HST

    Very pretty! Thanks.

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  61. "glow"September 14, 2015 at 10:04:00 AM HST

    gorgeous cards... thanks for the gr8 view:)

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  62. Barb GhigSeptember 14, 2015 at 10:19:00 AM HST

    Really GORGEOUS card, Donna! Your inking/blending really makes this beautiful heart pop...Wow! I had no idea Cath could hand cut like that...I am so impressed! Thanks for being part of the hop :)

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  63. UnknownSeptember 14, 2015 at 10:45:00 AM HST

    Absolutely beautiful!

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  64. happygoluckySeptember 14, 2015 at 10:59:00 AM HST

    Stunning work.

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  65. RufredSeptember 14, 2015 at 11:02:00 AM HST

    Beautiful color choices..!

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  66. Taunya ButlerSeptember 14, 2015 at 11:23:00 AM HST

    BEAUTIFUL in color, design and technique!!! Love this!!

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  67. KarenladdSeptember 14, 2015 at 11:25:00 AM HST

    I am just in love with that fancy, lacy heart and the washed background is absolutely perfect with it!

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  68. Paper Therapy PonderingsSeptember 14, 2015 at 11:35:00 AM HST

    the colors just make the embossing pop. thanks for sharing

    Barb Housner

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  69. UnknownSeptember 14, 2015 at 11:36:00 AM HST

    Beautiful, colorful yet elegant card....

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  70. UnknownSeptember 14, 2015 at 11:41:00 AM HST

    That did and stamp set are wonderful!

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  71. Giovana September 14, 2015 at 11:42:00 AM HST

    Lovely background and beautiful stamp!! I need to use this technique more often.

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  72. UnknownSeptember 14, 2015 at 11:48:00 AM HST

    Wow love the background looks like raindrops. The heart is beautiful. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  73. pcmSeptember 14, 2015 at 12:12:00 PM HST

    beautiful way to highlight that gorgeous heart!

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  74. julesSeptember 14, 2015 at 12:23:00 PM HST

    Beautiful intricate heart atop the multicolored background, so very pretty!

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  75. MelissaFSeptember 14, 2015 at 1:17:00 PM HST

    Stunning ink blended background for this lacy beautiful die cut, gorgeous card!

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  76. Geri SSeptember 14, 2015 at 1:42:00 PM HST

    Simply Elegant! Thank you.

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  77. Teresa DoyleSeptember 14, 2015 at 1:45:00 PM HST

    Donna your card is just beautiful and I have to agree, Cath is amazingly talented! Great work, both of you!

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  78. UnknownSeptember 14, 2015 at 1:46:00 PM HST

    Beautiful Just Beautiful.

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  79. UnknownSeptember 14, 2015 at 1:46:00 PM HST

    Beautiful Just Beautiful.

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  80. LauraEvaSeptember 14, 2015 at 2:05:00 PM HST

    Awesome---loving those cards!

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  81. UnknownSeptember 14, 2015 at 2:07:00 PM HST

    Really pretty. I have just been learning watercoloring. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  82. UnknownSeptember 14, 2015 at 2:07:00 PM HST

    Love the colors you chose to sponge the background. So happy!

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  83. UnknownSeptember 14, 2015 at 2:07:00 PM HST

    Really pretty. I have just been learning watercoloring. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  84. KathySeptember 14, 2015 at 2:07:00 PM HST

    Love this heart!! thanks.

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  85. Cary AnnSeptember 14, 2015 at 2:14:00 PM HST

    All of these watercolors today is making me feel inspired.

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  86. deb cSeptember 14, 2015 at 2:17:00 PM HST

    Beautiful card & I love this stamp!

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  87. Robyn LynnSeptember 14, 2015 at 2:24:00 PM HST

    Love the new dies and stamps. Thanks for the giveaways!

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  88. StampingbugKerrySeptember 14, 2015 at 2:25:00 PM HST

    There you go again with your beautiful watercolored background! Love the masked element incorporated into the background! :)

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  89. Janet D.September 14, 2015 at 2:33:00 PM HST

    Love this stamp and your card is lovely!

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  90. rutroweSeptember 14, 2015 at 3:33:00 PM HST

    Very nice. Such a nice background.

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  91. MichelleSeptember 14, 2015 at 3:41:00 PM HST

    Beautiful. The white heart just pops off the page.

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  92. Billie ASeptember 14, 2015 at 3:45:00 PM HST

    I love the water color background and it sure makes the lovely heart die stand out. Perfect and beautiful.

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  93. Sue DSeptember 14, 2015 at 4:06:00 PM HST

    Simply beautiful!

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  94. albinopiSeptember 14, 2015 at 4:06:00 PM HST

    WOW...I really love your card. The background colors are just beautiful!!!!

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  95. Amy C.September 14, 2015 at 4:13:00 PM HST

    Gorgeous! I love the delicate look.

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  96. UnknownSeptember 14, 2015 at 4:28:00 PM HST

    Gorgeous cards! Love that colorful background.

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  97. UnknownSeptember 14, 2015 at 4:34:00 PM HST

    Awesome background!

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  98. Debbie BrSeptember 14, 2015 at 4:35:00 PM HST

    Your card is lovely!

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  99. UnknownSeptember 14, 2015 at 4:49:00 PM HST

    Lovely! I am loving this set!

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  100. BeverlyBLSeptember 14, 2015 at 5:07:00 PM HST

    Beautiful background. I love that heart.

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  101. Memories by MandaSeptember 14, 2015 at 5:11:00 PM HST

    Lovely card - love the bright background

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  102. WindySeptember 14, 2015 at 5:19:00 PM HST

    Great background! This is such a beautiful die!

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  103. AnnMSeptember 14, 2015 at 5:19:00 PM HST

    Love the scherensnitte effect.

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  104. BrithziSeptember 14, 2015 at 5:35:00 PM HST

    Striking! Love the background and the embossed heart.

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  105. KFlahertySeptember 14, 2015 at 5:44:00 PM HST

    Lovely card, the background is beautiful!

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  106. loceanjoSeptember 14, 2015 at 5:52:00 PM HST

    Great background!

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  107. KatiaSeptember 14, 2015 at 6:18:00 PM HST

    you create a beautiful watercoloring background!

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  108. ColleenSeptember 14, 2015 at 6:50:00 PM HST

    Loved the card. and such great colors in the background - which made the white heart stand out so beautifully!

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  109. jeannejjSeptember 14, 2015 at 7:00:00 PM HST

    Loved the cards. Such wonderful colors and I love the heart die

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  110. cindym4378September 14, 2015 at 7:08:00 PM HST

    love this stamp over distress

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  111. TracyM #6773September 14, 2015 at 8:29:00 PM HST

    GORGEOUS card Donna!!!
    LOVE the DELICATE heart and BEAUTIFUL background!!!
    THANK YOU for sharing your INKY AWESOMENESS :)

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  112. TBuckSeptember 14, 2015 at 8:38:00 PM HST

    Beautiful cards! I loved the watercolor background.

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  113. UnknownSeptember 14, 2015 at 8:39:00 PM HST

    Very pretty......watercolor background and a great heart stamp, such a great combination.

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  114. TBuckSeptember 14, 2015 at 8:43:00 PM HST

    Beautiful card! I loved the water color background.

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  115. UnknownSeptember 14, 2015 at 8:45:00 PM HST

    Love this card! The white embossed heart looks beautiful on the distressed ink background! Lovely technique! Thanks for sharing.

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  116. Amy McCueSeptember 15, 2015 at 12:51:00 AM HST

    Beautiful papercutting and a beautiful card!

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  117. LaurieSeptember 15, 2015 at 12:54:00 AM HST

    WOW! That gorgous rainbow background showcases the pretty diecut beautifully! I'm really loving this new release with Cath Edvalson's artwork.

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  118. Ina GoodSeptember 15, 2015 at 1:12:00 AM HST

    Intricate heart die with gorgeous watercoloring

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  119. UnknownSeptember 15, 2015 at 1:20:00 AM HST

    Wow, great way to make that gorgeous heart POP. Love it.

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  120. PatSeptember 15, 2015 at 2:09:00 AM HST

    What a prettily coloured ink background Donna and the white embossed heart stands out beautifully and then the black embossed sentiment for contrast. x

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  121. LoriSeptember 15, 2015 at 3:33:00 AM HST

    That is some talent, wow !
    And I just love the colors on the card, the heart really looks so beautiful on top.

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  122. Jenny McGeeSeptember 15, 2015 at 5:01:00 AM HST

    Simply beautiful and elegant.

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  123. UnknownSeptember 15, 2015 at 7:25:00 AM HST

    Lovely card Donna. I just have to say I love your watercoloring....you have that mastered. I'm excited for Caths designs and TT new release.

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  124. MarieSeptember 15, 2015 at 8:45:00 AM HST

    Beautiful watercolored background.

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  125. mtscrapgalSeptember 15, 2015 at 9:40:00 AM HST

    Don't you just love Cath's lacy heart. Your card really makes it shine. Thanks.

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  126. Mary-Anne VSeptember 15, 2015 at 10:25:00 AM HST

    wow that is talent! I love how you used Cath's stamps and created such a pretty card.

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  127. Bess A.September 15, 2015 at 10:34:00 AM HST

    I love how sweet the embossing looks over such a bold background! Juicy!

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  128. ameeSeptember 15, 2015 at 11:38:00 AM HST

    lovely cards!

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  129. Carey NusbaumSeptember 15, 2015 at 12:20:00 PM HST

    I love EVERYTHING about your card! It is stunning! I love your background! Thanks for the opportunity to win!

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  130. marcarSeptember 15, 2015 at 3:38:00 PM HST

    So delicate

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  131. Helen F.September 15, 2015 at 5:33:00 PM HST

    So many beautiful possibilities with this gorgeous lacy heart! Love both of your cards, Donna

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  132. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2015 at 2:27:00 AM HST

    Wonderful watercolor background. Your card is striking! Isn't that heart stamp great?

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  133. janetSeptember 16, 2015 at 2:49:00 AM HST

    So, so pretty. What mad blending skillz you have!
    The colors are just so happy! Another fabulous
    job with technique and another fabulous creation.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  134. jintyoo7September 16, 2015 at 4:56:00 AM HST

    Beautiful Donna, and your inking never ceases to amaze me! LOVE the crisp white embossing too :-)

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  135. judySeptember 16, 2015 at 2:23:00 PM HST

    I love your beautiful inked background and this lovely heart die cut!

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  136. HuskerrhondaSeptember 16, 2015 at 6:20:00 PM HST

    I love the colors on your card!!

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  137. Donna CalaSeptember 17, 2015 at 10:53:00 AM HST

    Your distressed background is so seamless and really makes the intricate heart pop. Love your card; I am totally inspired.

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  138. wienerhoneymoonersSeptember 17, 2015 at 5:49:00 PM HST

    Total gorgeousness!

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