Saturday, March 10, 2012

Ribbon Inspiration/Stamp Simply Style--Think Spring!

We're "Thinking Spring" at The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store this weekend...thinking and longing for it! My card has Spring written all over it...crisp, fresh green, and rich brown--dirt brown! 



LaBlanche's Silicone "Two Rabbits" are just waiting to leave their burrow and frolic in the sunshine. I stamped them with Memento Tuxedo Black ink, and colored them with Copic Sketch markers.

JustRite Spellbinder "Nested Oval Medallion" dies were used to cut the image panel and framed layer.




Did you notice the faint background? I used JustRite's new "Harlequin Script Background" stamp stamped tone on tone on the kraft decorator paper.

May Art's Velvet Ribbon, along with Natural String, adds a rough and smooth textured border. The accent buttons are from Bo Bunny's "Welcome Home" pack.

All of the linked supplies are available at The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.





As always, this is a Mystery Blog Candy, meaning the winner will be drawn from comments on one of today’s participating blogs, so leaving a comment on each blog will greatly increase your chances of winning, but only one comment per blog, please. The winner will be selected at 6 p.m. Eastern time on Tuesday, March 13th and will be posted on Sharon's blog on Wednesday or thereafter.

You must check back to claim your prize if you are the lucky winner!

Good luck!


Here's the list of ladies participating today:
Deb Saaranen (you're here!)
Michelle Woerner
Jerri Jimenez




Thanks so much for stopping by today!
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104 comments:

  1. Sharon (notimetostamp)March 10, 2012 at 8:02 AM

    LOVE this, Deb! Your coloring is fab on those darling bunnies and that green velvet is so rich paired with the burlap string -- unexpected and FABULOUS!!!

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  2. Dee NMarch 10, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    Your card is fabulous. Love the browns paired with the green velvet and rustic burlap string. Thank you for sharing, Deb, and giving us the opportunity to win some blog candy.

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  3. Gigi EscalanteMarch 10, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    The green velvet ribbon is gorgeous combined with the rustic look of the card.

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  4. WoeNellyMarch 10, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    I just love bunnies so much. :-) So a nice spring card.

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  5. rlovewMarch 10, 2012 at 8:34 AM

    Beautiful card- awesome coloring.

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  6. Debbie DunhamMarch 10, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    Aww what sweet bunnies. Love the card!

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  7. Nan GMarch 10, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    Love the earthy elegance of your card.

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  8. UnknownMarch 10, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    Such a beautiful card. I love the greens.

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  9. EllenMarch 10, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    This card is representative of spring. Thanks for the beauty!

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  10. Carol's Ink SpotMarch 10, 2012 at 9:04 AM

    Lovely card! Definitely spring-like with the colors and love the background pattern.

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  11. Carla S.March 10, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    Gorgeous card, Deb! I love image of the bunnies and the beautiful velvet ribbon! Wonderful design!

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  12. Jerri KayMarch 10, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    Perfectly stunning Deb, those bunnies are so adorable!

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  13. ColleenMarch 10, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    Adorable card and such great coloring
    ColleenB.

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  14. Deanna March 10, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    This is such a beautiful piece. I just love the bunnies, the veltet ribbon, everything just stunning.

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  15. Mitzi LuttrullMarch 10, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    What a beautiful card! I like the combination of velvet ribbon with the twine. It is a nice contrast.

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  16. AnonymousMarch 10, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    I really love the green and brown color combo....I wouldn't have thought to do that, so thanks for the great idea.

    Jan D.
    Florida

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  17. RosemaryMarch 10, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    absolutely gorgeous!!

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  18. Bobbie LynnMarch 10, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    What a beautiful card. Your coloring is amazing. Love all the texture on your card. Great die shaped label. I have not seen that one. Thanks for sharing your talent.

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  19. KVencelMarch 10, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    I love those little bunnies! And the tone on tone works so well as a background. Thank you for sharing your design.

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  20. Queen MaryMarch 10, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    Watership Down! Gosh, what a gorgeous image -- and your card is so beautiful! You manage to show off the image in such an elegant way!

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  21. AnonymousMarch 10, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    great background design

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  22. Sue DMarch 10, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    Lovely spring card--I like the rich earthtones.

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  23. Denise CarilliMarch 10, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    great background technique

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  24. Denise CarilliMarch 10, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    beautiful background

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  25. DottieMarch 10, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    Boy oh boy, I really wasn't expecting this type of card but am I really inspired with it. You did a fabulous job putting it all together. The browns and chicken wire are perfect. Thanks for sharing it with us.

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  26. KarenMarch 10, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    So beautiful Deb. I love those soft little bunnies and that pop of green with the kraft background is lovely.

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  27. ednamburgessMarch 10, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    Such cute bunnies. Would make a great Easter or spring birthday card or whatever the occasion. Love the new ribbon and could use it so many ways. Thanks for the chance to win. Edna

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  28. cgiglerMarch 10, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    Hi Deb,

    Cute card! I love the accent Bo Bunny button. Thanks for sharing.

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  29. Caryn SMarch 10, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    All of the stamping and coloring on this card is wonderful! I love the rabbit stamp and the greens against the brown.

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  30. lisa808March 10, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    Sweet spring image.

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  31. LuanneMarch 10, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    Oh my goodness, this is just so cute! I love the bunny stamp,and your coloring is wonderful. Love that harlequin background too. Gonna need to check that out....!

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  32. Lily55March 10, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    LOVE the greed ribbon AND your lovely card that highlights the stamp and the green. very clever.

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  33. Lily55March 10, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    LOVE the greed ribbon AND your lovely card that highlights the stamp and the green. very clever.

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  34. bbourassaMarch 10, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    Gorgeous! The design is great and I love the pink noses on the bunnies :-)

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  35. teepeeMarch 10, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    Deborah: Your colors and coloring are just great. Such a lucious card...brown was the perfect background choice. Thanks for sharing.

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  36. marilynwillauerMarch 10, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    Cute card, love the coloring of the bunnies, and your ribbon with the string is a great effect!!
    Thanks for a chance at Spring Green ribbon!!

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  37. Diana N.March 10, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    Your card says spring to me! Great image, wonderful coloring and choice of background stamps and paper!

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  38. jpippsterMarch 10, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    Your card is great. The bunnies really add the spring feeling. thanks so much for sharing you work....

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  39. Adirondack AnnieMarch 10, 2012 at 11:47 AM

    Absolutely in love w/ this card! Love the softness of the Green Velvet Ribbon w/ the Earthy style of the card! Simply Beautiful!

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  40. CaroleMarch 10, 2012 at 11:50 AM

    Adorable. Love the button accent.

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  41. CaroleMarch 10, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    Adorable. Love the button accent.

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  42. CherylMarch 10, 2012 at 11:57 AM

    How pretty! I love the velvet ribbon with the twine on either side. Very original!

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  43. LyndaMarch 10, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    Love your color choices...the green really sparks up the shades of brown. Great card.

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  44. CarolynMarch 10, 2012 at 12:12 PM

    Ahhhhh . .. bunnies for Easter. Beautiful card and the green adds the perfect touch. Thanks for the opporunity to participate in the blog challenge.

    Carolyn S

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  45. AnonymousMarch 10, 2012 at 12:18 PM

    Great combinations of backgrounds and colors, very elegant!

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  46. newfiecrafter(Marilyn)March 10, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    Beautiful spring card love the bunny stamp and you have colored it so perfectly. Thanks for sharing
    Marilyn

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  47. AnonymousMarch 10, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    Beautiful card, thank you for sharing it.

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  48. thefrashersMarch 10, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    ooh, what lovely card. it is so rich in the details and the brown and green colors. definitely makes me think of 'watership down'.

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  49. Sheila - GingerMarch 10, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    Oh thouse bunnies are fabulous and such a wonderful card too. Love the green with the brown. Thank you so much for sharing and for the chance to win these faulous ribbons.

    Love Sheila xx

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  50. Holly AKA KopyKatMarch 10, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    love the green and brown, this is so fabulous.

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  51. JenMarieMarch 10, 2012 at 1:02 PM

    Oh this is totally FABULOUS!

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  52. CecMarch 10, 2012 at 1:21 PM

    This is such a great colour combination. The greens just pop and that velvet ribbon is so rich looking.
    Hugs!
    Cec

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  53. Gloria WestermanMarch 10, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    This is so adorable....love your coloring...and the fresh look...tfs

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  54. Juanita BMarch 10, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    I LOVE the green and dirt brown - so earth friendly. The juxtaposition of the soft velvet and rough string is awesome to me. TFS.

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  55. Edna SiuMarch 10, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    It is lovely, beautiful color combination.

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  56. Phil DMarch 10, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    Your card is such a clever Spring themed one - I love your design,colour and construction - you could say I love your card!

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  57. LoriMarch 10, 2012 at 2:00 PM

    Deb, I am so in love with your card. I love the different textures you used with this delightful image! The ribbon mixed with the twine...an unusual, but complimentary fit is quite striking! And the ribbon blog candy is to die for....my absolute for life favorite color is green, so I am so in love with these ribbons! Thank you for sharing your wonderful card!

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  58. LoriMarch 10, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    Deb, I am so in love with your card. I love the different textures you used with this delightful image! The ribbon mixed with the twine...an unusual, but complimentary fit is quite striking! And the ribbon blog candy is to die for....my absolute for life favorite color is green, so I am so in love with these ribbons! Thank you for sharing your wonderful card!

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  59. irishgalkellyMarch 10, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    Hi Deb! What a beautiful and Springy card this is! I love the little bunnies and your faboulous background. It looked like fancy dsp! The greens and browns are beautiful together, especially with the velvet ribbon. Gorgeous!

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  60. BettyMarch 10, 2012 at 2:21 PM

    Love those bunnies and the green velvet ribbon is just right!

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  61. lynnMarch 10, 2012 at 2:44 PM

    that card surely does speak of spring.. i love how you did the background.... and the green is such a perfect pop of color..
    thanks for sharing
    big ladybug hugs
    lynn

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  62. Sabrina JacksonMarch 10, 2012 at 2:54 PM

    Oh my goodness, Deb, this is such a beautiful card and your coloring.....amazing! Love that velvet ribbon in combination with the jute twine as well! TFS this gorgeous creation! Hugs and blessings, Sabrina

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  63. MarisaMarch 10, 2012 at 6:14 PM

    Fabulously coloured image and I love how you used the twine.

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  64. JuliaMarch 10, 2012 at 7:30 PM

    Love it! Love the ribbon!

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  65. MarylevaMarch 10, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    Love this card. Bunnies are some of my favorite.

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  66. Penny ReedMarch 10, 2012 at 9:15 PM

    Love the bunnies! So nicely done!

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  67. seauMarch 10, 2012 at 11:08 PM

    I love the bunny stamp, and the green velvet ribbon sets off the card beautifully. TFS.

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  68. ShirleyMarch 10, 2012 at 11:13 PM

    Wonderful coloring, and that green velvet ribbon is beautiful. Really like you how you used the jute on the side of the ribbon. Great idea.
    Shirley L.
    Roseville, CA

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  69. kathy sMarch 10, 2012 at 11:44 PM

    I love rabbits and La Blanche stamps- what a perfect combo- great card thanks for sharing

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  70. Mary gutierrezMarch 11, 2012 at 12:14 AM

    Great looking card, would go nice with a box of choclates

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  71. Marilyn MMarch 11, 2012 at 6:51 AM

    LOVE the bunnies. They are so cute and your card is awesome. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  72. Maureen ChandlerMarch 11, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    What a beautiful card! Those rabbits are just charming and I love your choice of colors and ribbon - and just everything!!! Thank you so much!

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  73. Kelly SasMarch 11, 2012 at 8:23 AM

    Oh I just love that bunny and how you colored him! That green ribbon is a perfect embellishment too.

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  74. SoniaMarch 11, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    Such lovely elements that come together to make a great card. Reminds me of Beatrix Potter and who doesn't love her stories? Beautiful!

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  75. Charlette FinleyMarch 11, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    Wonderful card. Love the green and brown together. I think I need to get the stamp it's just perfect for Easter. TFS

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  76. Dawn MossMarch 11, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    Beautiful. Love the natural string added to the green...adds a nice natural touch.

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  77. Dawn MossMarch 11, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    Beautiful. Love the natural string added to the green...adds a nice natural touch.

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  78. Jeanne HMarch 11, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    Too funny - dirt brown. Can't wait to dig in some dirt and plant flowers. Your bunnies are adorable!

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  79. HeatherMarch 11, 2012 at 4:14 PM

    Oh, I adore those bunnies! What a perfect card for spring :)

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  80. cjgusloff57March 11, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    Lovely card! Not only is this a nice card for spring but would be nice for Easter also. Bunnies are the best!

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  81. Karen McAlpineMarch 11, 2012 at 6:47 PM

    Sweet rabbit image! Love the velvet ribbon!!

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  82. UnknownMarch 11, 2012 at 9:20 PM

    Deb, wonderful card, love the bunnies in their den, so cute, and the background came out great, love how you did that, will have to give that a go.
    Thanks for sharing,
    hugs
    Donna

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  83. Linda CarsonMarch 11, 2012 at 10:05 PM

    Quite handsome! Love the combo of greens and browns!

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  84. Linda CarsonMarch 11, 2012 at 10:06 PM

    Quite handsome! Love the combo of greens and browns!

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  85. TinaMarch 12, 2012 at 2:19 AM

    What a gorgeous card!

    Tina
    aurathentic@gmail.com

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  86. T YoungMarch 12, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    Your cards are beautiful. This is the first time that I have visited your blog, but, I've signed up to be a regular follower. :)

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  87. cropnmoomsieMarch 12, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    Cute card! Certainly makes me think spring is coming. :)

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  88. Vail's Creative EndeavorsMarch 12, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    Beautiful card, great colors with the bunnieds. Love how you did the background.

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  89. flirtini83March 12, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    Love the sentiment, love your work,love blog candy.
    Thanks
    Flirtini83

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  90. SusanMarch 12, 2012 at 1:56 PM

    Love this card. The brown and green combo is fabulous. Thanks for a chance at some ribbon blog candy.

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  91. RavengirlMarch 12, 2012 at 2:16 PM

    This is wonderful! I love the subtle background and your color choices are perfect for a spring card!

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  92. CharlotteMarch 12, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    Fabulous card. LOVE the bunnies against the brown tone-on-tones. Great details. Thank you for the inspiration.

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  93. Denise BryantMarch 13, 2012 at 12:20 AM

    Beautiful card! I love that sweet stamp of the rabbits. Great job with the pretty ribbon and trims too! The burlap string is a favorite... so versatile!
    DeniseB

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  94. ShonaMarch 13, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    Love how you called it "dirt" brown. I always call Spring "Mud Season". Love the brown on this card and everything looks better with bunnies !!

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  95. jonim52March 14, 2012 at 6:00 AM

    Love those bunnies. Beautiful card!

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  96. Cyndee ScholetMarch 17, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    Interesting combination of colors and textures...between the ribbon, twine, the earthy color combo....

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  97. Cyndee ScholetMarch 17, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    Interesting combination of colors and textures...between the ribbon, twine, the earthy color combo....

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  98. rushMarch 17, 2012 at 12:33 PM

    love the bunnies and ivy stamp. good choice for this time of year. thank you for sharing.

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  99. christiMarch 17, 2012 at 2:55 PM

    great job coloring the leaves and such. i love the velveteen ribbon to go with the rabbit. was that on purpose? very cute card.

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  100. DottieMarch 17, 2012 at 4:44 PM

    Absolutely adorable and beautifully done. I love rabbits and their soft fur....you did such a nice job coloring them.

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  101. debraMarch 17, 2012 at 11:31 PM

    Deb,What a lovely card. I love the rich brown earth colors paired with the verdant repsentation of Spring. Nicely done.

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  102. Judy InukaiMarch 18, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    Beautiful card. I love the bunnies.

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  103. TeardroppMarch 18, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    Love the card and love the bunnies. They definitely make you think spring.

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  104. PamMarch 18, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    Love this! The coloring is fabulous.

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