Saturday, March 24, 2012

Ribbon Inspiration/Stamp Simply Style--Mother's Day!

We're creating Mother's Day designs at Ribbon Inspiration/Stamp Simply Style this week! Hope we can inspire you!


I've used Our Daily Bread Design's "Happy Mother's Day" available from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store. You can see all of Stamp Simply ODBD stamps HERE.



I stamped the wreath with Memento Tuxedo Black ink, then colored it with Copic Sketch markers. After hand trimming it, I mounted it on top of the green background sentiment panel with 3D Foam Squares.


All linked products are available at The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.


Decorator paper used today: Kaisercraft's "Lilac Avenue," along with accents of May Art's Silk ribbon, fashioned into a bow with a Bow Easy, and Kaisercraft Lilac rhinestones.



As always, this is a Mystery Blog Candy hop, 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 27th and will be posted on Sharon's blog on Wednesday or thereafter. 


The line up for today's hop:

Sharon Johnson - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store
Holly McMillen
Linda Duke
Deb Saaranen (you're here!)

Glad you were able to stop by--be sure to leave comments on each of the blogs to up your chances of winning the blog candy! Have a great weekend!
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96 comments:

  1. ColleenMarch 24, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    Beaautiful card, layout and colors.
    ColleenB.

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  2. EllenMarch 24, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    Love, love, love the color in this card. One can feel spring just around the corner looking at this card.

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  3. rushMarch 24, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    what a lovely color combination! i love the card. thank you for sharing.

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  4. AnonymousMarch 24, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    My Mom passed away a couple of years ago, so I celebrate Mother's Day by remembering some of my elderly favorite Aunts with special cards. Some of them are alone now and they always seem to get a kick out of being remembered. Love the blog candy and thanks for the chance to win. Jan D.
    Florida

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  5. PamMarch 24, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    Beautiful card!

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  6. Sue DMarch 24, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    Beautiful card--the coloring matches the paper so well.

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  7. bbourassaMarch 24, 2012 at 8:42 AM

    WOW! Just gorgeous. I love the background you made. Really makes the flowered oval stand out.

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  8. Sharon (notimetostamp)March 24, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    This is beautiful, Deb, using a longtime favorite pad of mine, Lilac Avenue. BEAUTIFULLY done!

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  9. Carla S.March 24, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    Gorgeous card, Deb! I love the colors and striped DP! Wonderful coloring of the floral wreath!

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  10. LyndaMarch 24, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    Beautiful! Love the many shades of purple...my Mom's favorite color!

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  11. SusanMarch 24, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    Stunning! great fussy cutting, and I love the colors!
    Thanks for the pretty first-thing-in-the-morning eye candy!
    Susan

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  12. Darlene GMarch 24, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    Gorgeous colors, so Eastery!!

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  13. wannabcre8tiveMarch 24, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    So beautiful, I love the lilac colors and the beautiful paper.

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  14. Tammy GillelandMarch 24, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    What a lovely card and beautiful color combination. The lavender bow makes the entire card pop. I also love the blog candy that is being offered!

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  15. LuanneMarch 24, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    So very pretty! Love the purple and your awesome coloring.

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  16. ursula UphofMarch 24, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    A lovely card with gorgeous colours.

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  17. AnonymousMarch 24, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    Love the colors very bright yet still very soft..

    Bernice P

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  18. Renee VMarch 24, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    So beautiful and colorful!!! Love that stamp ;)

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  19. Nan GMarch 24, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    Love the colors! Very pretty card.

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  20. Barb(GrandmaUpNorth)March 24, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    Love your coloring on this card. Beautiful job!

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  21. AnonymousMarch 24, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    Love your card, the colors are super, thank you for sharing it.

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  22. Charlotte AnnMarch 24, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    Beautiful spring colors on your card. Love the "fussy cutting", and your bow just adds that extra "pop". Thank you for sharing.

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  23. UnknownMarch 24, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    Such a beautiful Mother's Day card.

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  24. rlovewMarch 24, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    Beautiful job coloring and cutting- lovely card!

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  25. AnonymousMarch 24, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    Wow! You all are so talented. I love your cards and am drawn to the colors of the blog candy. Thanks for the chance! Bonnie

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  26. RavengirlMarch 24, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    This is gorgeous! I love the change in the orientation of the stripes, very striking!

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  27. NancyMarch 24, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    love purple and green combination! Beautiful card.

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  28. Linda CarsonMarch 24, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    Love your choice of colors and design in this beautiful card!

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  29. teepeeMarch 24, 2012 at 11:42 AM

    My mom lives in a retirement home, so I think that there are several ladies who will receive cards similar to this for Mother's Day. Thanks for the inspiration. Your card is a beauty.

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  30. RosemaryMarch 24, 2012 at 11:58 AM

    what a gorgeous card, deb!!!

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  31. Laraine RMarch 24, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    Gorgeous springy card!

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  32. KarenMarch 24, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    My mother would have loved these colors you used today. What a beautiful card.

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  33. ShirleyMarch 24, 2012 at 12:12 PM

    What a pretty card. Love the colors, too. Really like how you used your paper both directions. Clever! Thanks for sharing your creativity with all of us. Enjoy your week-end.
    Shirley L.
    Roseville, CA

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  34. AnonymousMarch 24, 2012 at 12:19 PM

    Amazing! Love your use of the dp. Beautiful coloring too. -Maary R.

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  35. BrendaMarch 24, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    LOVE the colors!!! Beautiful card.

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  36. MarisaMarch 24, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    Beautifully coloured flower wreath and a lovely card.

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  37. Wirt&Tandy-fanMarch 24, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    Wow! The colors in this card just pop. I like the complementary and yet contrasting, bold colorss.

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  38. MaryMarch 24, 2012 at 1:06 PM

    I like your card. Oh, yes I do... I never would have thought to use the stripes the way you did. Very pretty and the ribbon...yummmy! Wonderful give-aways....Thanks for sharing your card and the chance to win, non-fattening...totally delish candy!

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  39. DottyA Cards & ThingsMarch 24, 2012 at 1:21 PM

    Oh My...look how you cut around the beautiful ring of flowers... that alone deserves a metal!!! But then you add such beautiful colors and design too... Very pretty!

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  40. MarylevaMarch 24, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    Beautiful card. Love your colors.

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  41. Bobbi MillerMarch 24, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    This is just beautiful! I just purchased this paper from the Stamp Simply store; you've given me great inspiration for it! Thanks for sharing :-)

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  42. Rebecca JohnsonMarch 24, 2012 at 1:52 PM

    Nicely done. I think I missed this stamp at ODBD. TFS.
    Peace, Becky Johnson

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  43. Bobbie LynnMarch 24, 2012 at 2:14 PM

    A very pretty card and like your coloring using the Copic markers, it gives a nice soft look. I almost looks as if you used colored pencils.

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  44. debbieMarch 24, 2012 at 2:14 PM

    OMG, i just love your card and I am so happy I have all the individual components so I can CAS it! TFS!

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  45. Linda GradyMarch 24, 2012 at 2:22 PM

    Very pretty; papers match the colored design so well.

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  46. Traci MMarch 24, 2012 at 2:23 PM

    This is so fresh and pretty, love all the lavendar and purples!! Thanks for sharing!

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  47. Caryn SMarch 24, 2012 at 2:34 PM

    I like how you positioned the background paper, it is a great foil for the stamped medallion and sentiment.

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  48. BarbaraMarch 24, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    LOVE these colors. Very pretty card.

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  49. Karen McAlpineMarch 24, 2012 at 2:47 PM

    Love how you did the background by using the striped paper going in two directions...very cool. Beautiful ribbon and color pallet.

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  50. VeronicaAMarch 24, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    Your card is absolutely gorgeous and is a good indication that spring is here. I love the colors. Thanks for sharing and the chance to win.
    VeronicaA

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  51. TinaMarch 24, 2012 at 4:09 PM

    Your card is beautiful. Excellent colors and design.


    Tina
    aurathentic@gmail.com

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  52. kathy sMarch 24, 2012 at 5:51 PM

    what a cheery and pretty card- love the layers and the colours- thanks for sharing

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  53. MarionmentMarch 24, 2012 at 6:04 PM

    I love the colors you used in your card. It truly represents Spring. Thanks for a chance to win.

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  54. MarionmentMarch 24, 2012 at 6:04 PM

    I love the colors you used in your card. It truly represents Spring. Thanks for a chance to win.

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  55. KVencelMarch 24, 2012 at 7:26 PM

    Lovely shade of lavender works so well with the green. It's a very beautiful card!

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  56. lynnMarch 24, 2012 at 8:15 PM

    wow this is so beautiful ... filled with my favorite shades ... and love all the flowers and extras
    thanks for sharing

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  57. LuanneMarch 24, 2012 at 9:16 PM

    Beautiful! love the colors of papers and layout. The center piece is so gorgeous with all those flowers around the sentiment

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  58. jean w.March 24, 2012 at 10:34 PM

    Love this card! Beautiful coloring!

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  59. scrappy girlMarch 24, 2012 at 11:42 PM

    This is a very pretty card, so Spring-like. TFS.

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  60. Sabrina JacksonMarch 24, 2012 at 11:51 PM

    Oh my goodness, Deb, this is such a gorgeous card!! I love the way you have cut the wreath out and used it as a frame and that gorgeous silk ribbon.....awesome! Hugs and blessings, Sabrina

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  61. Charlette FinleyMarch 25, 2012 at 12:21 AM

    Just love the colors in your card. The flower frame is just perfect. TFS

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  62. Becki BMarch 25, 2012 at 12:33 AM

    love the vibrant colors! Uh oh, mothers day, have to get on the ball.

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  63. Barbara A.March 25, 2012 at 12:40 AM

    Wow...such a beautiful card! The blog candy is looking yummy too!

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  64. Rebecca EdnieMarch 25, 2012 at 12:50 AM

    Beautiful stripe and cool layout.

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  65. Lori TurnerMarch 25, 2012 at 1:12 AM

    Gorgeous, gorgeous card! I love the colors!!

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  66. Auntie EmMarch 25, 2012 at 8:22 AM

    I like the stripes behind the pretty floral wreath. The bow is such a gorgeous way to finish it off.
    Thanks for sharing! :)

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  67. AngelMarch 25, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    so Spring-y!!! love that you turned the stripes to go opposite ways!

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  68. Sheila - GingerMarch 25, 2012 at 11:01 AM

    Gorgeous card and such pretty colours..many thanks for sharing.

    Love Sheila xx (aka Sheila - UK)

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  69. marilynwillauerMarch 25, 2012 at 11:01 AM

    Beautiful card!! Love your wreath of flowers.
    Thank you for a chance at blog candy!!!

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  70. Barb P.March 25, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    LOVE the card (purple is one of my favourite colours). This card says "bouncy, happy, spring". Thanks so much.

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  71. TheresaMarch 25, 2012 at 11:26 AM

    LOVE the stripe background! Very cute!!! Great card with great colors.

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  72. Maureen RMarch 25, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    Oh, this card is wonderful! The vibrant colors you chose are perfect. I love how you popped up the floral wreath and tucked your bow underneath it. Very clever idea. TFS with us today.
    Hugs

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  73. SusanMarch 25, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    Positively fantastic. I love this card and especially the color combination. WOW!

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  74. JuliaMarch 25, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    These are some of my favorite colors. Love it!

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  75. Barb March 25, 2012 at 1:29 PM

    Colours are so springy! Very refreshing!

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  76. UnknownMarch 25, 2012 at 3:08 PM

    Deb, just gorgeous, beautifuly done, love the colors, and the stripes and flowers go so well, love the design, have to go see if I have any papers to try this type of combo, just love it.
    Thanks for the inspiration,
    Hugs
    Donna

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  77. Debbie DunhamMarch 25, 2012 at 3:40 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous card!

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  78. cjgusloff57March 25, 2012 at 5:32 PM

    A beautiful card! Love the colors that you used.

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  79. PeggyMarch 25, 2012 at 5:33 PM

    Pretty purple & pink card.
    Blessings,
    Peggy

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  80. Diana N.March 25, 2012 at 5:40 PM

    Beautiful coloring goes perfectly with the purple and green striped paper!

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  81. LynneMarch 25, 2012 at 6:33 PM

    Deb - Love the way you did the vertical and horizontal stripes and also the big bow you made - so very pretty.

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  82. JoanneOMarch 25, 2012 at 6:35 PM

    What a great card. Love the colors you chose!

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  83. newfiecrafter(Marilyn)March 25, 2012 at 9:11 PM

    Beautiful card love the LO and the color combo. Thanks for sharing
    Marilyn

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  84. irishgalkellyMarch 25, 2012 at 9:33 PM

    Hi Deb! What a lovely card for any mom to receive! The lavender, green, and pink colors are perfect for Spring and Mother's Day and your bow is so cheery.

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  85. Janet L.March 25, 2012 at 11:28 PM

    I so love stripes and the colors you used were fabulous! Spring makes us all so happy!

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  86. MiriamMarch 25, 2012 at 11:45 PM

    What a lovely card! I like the treatment of your DP and the coloring of the wreath is perfect! The pretty bow completes the look. Thank you for sharing!

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  87. Gladys R.March 26, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    Lovely. The spring colors
    used are my favorites.

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  88. AnonymousMarch 26, 2012 at 11:50 AM

    Your card is cheery & pretty. Love the colors of the blog candy. Tema

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  89. UnknownMarch 26, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    I love the colors, and the striping layout. Very refreshing . . . so vivid!

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  90. BettyMarch 26, 2012 at 3:49 PM

    A beautiful card, so full of springtime loveliness.

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  91. BettyMarch 26, 2012 at 3:49 PM

    A beautiful card, so full of springtime loveliness.

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  92. GailanneMarch 26, 2012 at 5:01 PM

    Any mother would LOVE to receive this beautiful card. Well done.

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  93. Stacie (craft-princess)March 26, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    Great card! Love all the flowers!

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  94. DebbieMarch 27, 2012 at 1:30 AM

    Such a colorful card, gives that stained glass look, such an awsome blend of colors to go along with the paper. Thank you for sharing

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  95. Traci S.March 28, 2012 at 2:55 PM

    Hi Deb~

    What a beautiful card! Your coloring is fabulous! I think the green dp with the sentiment on it looks amazing dropped behind the flowers. It is a wonderful impact! I didn't realize how much I liked this stamp until I saw it today! Thanks for sharing!

    He IS Able!
    Traci S.

    You May Receive 1-5 Cards Weekly!
    http://He-IS-Able.blogspot.com

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  96. Jeanne HApril 4, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    Lovely background and wreath. Great work putting all the pieces gogether!

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