Friday, August 12

CSS Alumni Blog Hop "Sketch Time"

Welcome to another CSS Alumni Blog Hop! This time around, the hop is based on an Sketch Challenge. If you have arrived here from Deb's blog, you are in the right place, if not you should start over from StampTV.

Here is the beautiful sketch:


The sketch was created by Melissa Cash who is also celebrating her birthday today. We decided to surprise her and design birthday cards using her sketch! We wish you a wonderful birthday Melissa and here's the birthday card I came up with:
Birthday Wishes Card

Directions:
  • Make card base from Innocent Pink Cardstock.
  • Cut a panel from White Cardstock and Patterned Paper, ink all edges of PP. Mat together and straight and zig-zag stitches.
  • Stamp sentiment in Aged Mahogany Distress Ink.
  • Tie on Seam Binding Ribbon and create a double bow.
  • Stamp image on White Cardtsock in Worn Lipstick and add Aged Mahogany to the flower edges. Die-cut, emboss and stencil piece with Rectangle Nestabilities. Mat this piece with a bigger piece of Cranberry Tart Cardstock.
  • Adhere to card with foam tape.
  • Add stickles and pearls to flowers.
  • Add big Clear Rhinestones.

Card Recipe:
  • Cardstock: White, Innocent Pink, Cranberry Tart (Gina K. Designs)
  • Patterned Paper: Butterfly Garden (Pink paislee)
  • Stamps: Various Verses (Gina K. Designs)
  • Ink: Worn Lipstick Distress, Aged Mahogany Distress, Tea Dye Distress (Ranger Industries)
  • Embellishments: Pearls, Start Dust Stickles, Clear Rhinestones, Seam Binding Ribbon (etsy)
  • Accessories: Rectangle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Sewing machine, Yellow thread, Sponges, Foam Tape, Scor-tape. 
All the products in bold can be found at Gina K. Designs Store.

Now head over to Jenny's blog and enjoy her awesome creation.

Make sure to leave a comment as you hop along because on Tuesday morning (August 16th), we will randomly choose one of the comments from all the blogs who will get a stamp set of their choice valued up to $24.95!

Hope you like my card!
Have fun hopping!!
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114 comments:

  1. LoriAugust 12, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Beautiful Giovana!!

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  2. CheriAugust 12, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    So very, very lovely, Giovana.

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  3. Karen (TLgirl353)August 12, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Another beautiful creation, Giovana! Your stitching is always perfect and amazing!

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  4. MelissaAugust 12, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Gorgeous card Giovana! I love, love that wrinkle ribbon, it is so pretty! Thank you for the birthday wishes! {{hugs}}

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  5. Vicki DutcherAugust 12, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    Just stunning as usual!

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  6. AnonymousAugust 12, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    I like the vintage look of your bow. Thanks

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  7. joyAugust 13, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    Beautiful card. Love the stitching and I am crazy about your bow!

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  8. lisa808August 13, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    Very pretty.

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  9. CarolinaAugust 13, 2011 at 2:27 AM

    What an absolutely beautiful card! Love the rhinestones and that ribbon is so yummy.

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  10. MiesjeAugust 13, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    This is an awesome card! That ribbon is amazing. Love everything about it.

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  11. alexAugust 13, 2011 at 4:39 AM

    Absolutely beautiful, I just think your card is a work of art, love what you have done with the flowers

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  12. Kay SAugust 13, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    Wow! That is beautiful! Love how you did the floors with the bit of sparkle.

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  13. PamAugust 13, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    I love it. Well I have to say I usually fall in love with all your creations. All the little extras on this card says so such. They really make a strong statement. Gorgeous card.

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  14. Barbara ColbertAugust 13, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    This is a beauty!

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  15. sallyAugust 13, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    I like the technique of adding a second color to the edges of the stamp. Great Card!

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  16. Crafty Math ChickAugust 13, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    I swear Giovana, no one has perfected the sponging over stitching like you have, every card is always so breath-taking! I love the darker edges of the pretty sillhouette daisies and the touch of sparkle you added as well.

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  17. DebAugust 13, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Stunning, Giovanna! I love this soft color combination, and your beautiful bow!

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  18. peggy wainmanAugust 13, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    So delicate and gorgeous!

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  19. Lynn B.August 13, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    WOW! The aged mahogany on the edges of the petals and leaves adds SUCH depth to the image. Amazing! And love the stickles on the image too. Wrinkled ribbon too!Perfection!

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  20. UnknownAugust 13, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Such a lovely card - love the muted colors and sparkly touch on the flowers. Wonderful job!

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  21. AmanAugust 13, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    So beautiful! I love the effect of the seam binding ribbon! It's so rustic and shabby chic! Plus, I saw that you got it on Etsy, which is a great place to buy ribbon.

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  22. stampqueenAugust 13, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Beautiful - love the pearl centers for the flowers!!

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  23. KaryAugust 13, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Hi Giovana! This is another awesome card!! Just have to tell you I really adore ALL your cards. The sewing is perfect and the darker ink around the stamped image really makes it pop. Great job!!

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  24. BrendaLea, the PrpldyAugust 13, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    OMG! Your card is so soft and sweet! I love the touches of bling!

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  25. MelanieAugust 13, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    love the sparkle and burgundy around the edges of those flowers!

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  26. Sue VanDeVusseAugust 13, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    So pretty, Giovana, with those sparkly flowers and pearl centers.

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  27. JennieAugust 13, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    So pretty Giovana and love the sparkle :)

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  28. FirenzeAugust 14, 2011 at 1:35 AM

    Oh my. So pretty. So elegant. TFS
    Helen -- Firenze Cards

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  29. Sue BridgesAugust 14, 2011 at 3:53 AM

    Such a beautiful card! Outstanding!

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  30. UnknownAugust 14, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    GORGEOUS, as always Giovanna! Your stitching is impecable!

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  31. Payne Holler CardsAugust 14, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    always so lovely - love your sewing and bow...

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  32. scraptistAugust 14, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    Beautiful card. Love the stitching and the flower centers.

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  33. BeckyAugust 14, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    This is gorgeous.

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  34. Miss Boo (a.k.a. jen70)August 14, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Beautiful card!

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  35. Bernadet RodakowskiAugust 14, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Love the way the flowers are colored in - awesome! I must get me some of that crinkly seam binding ribbon, such a great shabby chic touch!

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  36. SharonAugust 14, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Such a pretty card!

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  37. UnknownAugust 14, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Very soft and delicate colors and I love the stitching - makes the focal layer just "pop"
    Thanks

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  38. CraftyRiaAugust 14, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    That is a very pretty card!

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  39. LisaAugust 14, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Love the color and sparkle on this card. So crisp and clean!

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  40. carrieAugust 14, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Gorgeous card! Love all the layers and your presentation of the flowers.

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  41. scootingrannyAugust 14, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Very beautiful, soft colors. Love the bling and the ribbon

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  42. SharieAugust 14, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Hello Giovana,
    I am new to your blog..love this card. The way you added aged mahogany to the tips makes it look like the flowers are die cut and there is a lovely pink sparkly paper behind it.. awesome effect.. love your blog.. thanks for sharing

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  43. ReginaAugust 14, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Your card is so beautiful, full of elegance and feminine details...very classy!

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  44. rondanohAugust 14, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Pretty in pink and just right with the gems love this...

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  45. jazy1mAugust 14, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    So in love with your card, the colors are awesome. Love your take on the card. Thanks for sharing.

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  46. LynnetteAugust 14, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Stunning Giovana xxx

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  47. crotnemAugust 14, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Love your art!!!

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  48. JanAugust 14, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Lovely card.

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  49. JoanAugust 14, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Great card, love the stitching & bling.

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  50. Peggy JeanAugust 14, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    awesome, awesome as always what more can I say your cards are always perfect.

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  51. Lori KompaAugust 14, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Ok so first LOVE the MUSIC! Third day is one of my favorite worship bands. Secondly beautiful card. You are definately BLESSED with great talent! Thanks. Lori

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  52. GoldaAugust 14, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    That is a beautiful birthday card. I love how you inked the flowers and that bow is lovely.

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  53. Darlene GabrielAugust 14, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Beautiful card. Love all the pinks and the stitching. Very pretty image and love how you touched the edges with the darker ink.

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  54. CarolAugust 14, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Beautiful card! I love the design and the colors!

    Carol B
    ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

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  55. JillAugust 14, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Beautiful card! I love the way you did the flowers. Thanks so much for sharing.

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  56. Barbara BryantAugust 14, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    You are so talented Love this one, you jumped started my creative juices going

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  57. NJMullinsAugust 14, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Great card- so soft and charming

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  58. Theresa LeeAugust 14, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Beautiful card! I love the stitchwork you did on this!

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  59. PigpenAugust 14, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    A lovely combo of techniques and extra touches!

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  60. sghayAugust 14, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Very pretty!

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  61. DeeAugust 14, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Stunning! Love colors and embellishments. Lovely...

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  62. maryAugust 14, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Love this card! Thanks

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  63. LindaAugust 14, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Oh my. This card is absolutely beautiful. I love everything about it. Thanks for sharing.

    Linda D.

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  64. Kris in AlaskaAugust 14, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Love the sparkle and shine! TFS!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  65. Nana GriffinAugust 14, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Oh those sparkly flowers! Nice card.

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  66. MelanieAugust 14, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    An awesome card in its simplicity. Love that seam binding.

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  67. scrappinmommomAugust 14, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    What a nice card and love that bling!

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  68. ddladyAugust 14, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Beautiful in pink. Love the sparkle!!!

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  69. Verna AngerhoferAugust 14, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Giovana, that card is gorgeous...a simplicity to it but so elegant in design.

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  70. AnonymousAugust 14, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Great design and lovely colors.

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  71. 1jmassAugust 14, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Simply gorgeous.

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  72. AnonymousAugust 14, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    So-oh pretty! Love everything about your card!! Thanks for the mini tutorial, too!!!

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  73. GayleAugust 14, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Another very pretty card, Giovana, your stitching is always perfect.

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  74. ArleneAugust 14, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Very pretty card. I love your colors and the added touch of stiching that you did. Keep up the good work. Thanks for sharing.

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  75. pqueenieAugust 14, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Just adore this card. The colors are great and so is the flower.

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  76. ConniecrafterAugust 14, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    Beautiful

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  77. Wendy HartAugust 14, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!!!!!

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  78. UnknownAugust 14, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    Beautiful card...lovely colors and bling!

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  79. BarbAugust 14, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    love, love, love this gorgeous card.

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  80. JennipherAugust 14, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    What a vision in pink! Love it.

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  81. UnknownAugust 14, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    Giovana, stunnning card, absolutely gorgeous,my favorite one so far, I love your work.
    So rich looking, love the touch of sparkle in your flowers. Your stitching looks perfect and the PP is just right as well as the ink you distressed with, just love the whole thing, can you tell! :)
    Thanks so much for sharing.
    Donna

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  82. Die Cut LadyAugust 14, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Love the pink and cool way you did the flowers!

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  83. janice mossAugust 14, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Gorgeous Giovanna! Love your style!

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  84. sprgstn16August 14, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Love this card! So pretty. :)

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  85. sandiAugust 14, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    THE ONLY THING I CAN SAY IS WOW, LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS CARD. (LOVE YOUR MUSIC) THANK YOU FOR SHARING

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  86. Road To Creativity August 14, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    very nice!

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  87. Aixa M.August 14, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Gorgeous, as always! Very elegant.

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  88. jean w.August 14, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Gorgeous card!

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  89. MonicaAugust 14, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    Your cards are always beautiful and so inspiring! Love the colors!

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  90. SoniaAugust 14, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    I love your card! I like to have layers and ribbons on my cards- and a touch of glitz- so this card has it all!!!

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  91. Deb H.August 14, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Beautiful card. I like the colors and the stitching.

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  92. ChristineAugust 14, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    Gorgeous as always!

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  93. Bertha WAugust 14, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Beautiful soft colors! Thanks for sharing!

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  94. mtscrapgalAugust 14, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Love the stitching and the bling. Thanks

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  95. cardscookiecarrotcakeAugust 14, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Lovely card Giovana, always love your work.

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  96. JaneenAugust 14, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    what a delicate card and perfect stitching.

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  97. Gee S.August 14, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    The Stickles add such pizazz, and I love the color scheme you chose.

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  98. ValerieAugust 14, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Thanks for leaving your instructions, its always helpful to follow how you made your card. Lovely!

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  99. CynthiaAugust 14, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    Lovely! I really like the stitching and sparkle.

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  100. joaniegAugust 14, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    Another gorgeous creation! You never fail to inspire me. Once again my thanks.

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  101. Betty NevilleAugust 14, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    Amazing card Giovana! Beautifully done!

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  102. ecclespAugust 14, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Really beautiful? The burgundy really jumps out. Great card.

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  103. Hello, I'm Tami,August 14, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    Beautiful card, I love the way you showcased the floral image, very unique!

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  104. MarshaAugust 15, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    Gorgeous. Love everything about this card - the colors, stitching, sparkle, dimension. Love it.

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  105. NancyAugust 15, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    Very soft and pretty card.

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  106. The T-Shirt & Tole ShopAugust 15, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    love your pretty bow

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  107. BuzzyBeeCottageAugust 15, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Beautiful card.

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  108. Christine MacneilAugust 15, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Beautiful Card!

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  109. Debbie BradfordAugust 15, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    As always, your card is gorgeous. I like your use o the sketch.

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  110. Brenda & IanAugust 15, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    I always wonder what to do with those larger gems. Bold mix of pearls and sparkle.

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  111. Debbie RogersAugust 15, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Soft and Stunning as always Giovana!

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  112. Barbara HaleAugust 15, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Your card is drop dead gorgeous!

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  113. Karen BAugust 16, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    My Favorite - great card.

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  114. AnonymousAugust 16, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Very pretty.

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