Friday 15 August 2014

Creative Expressions August 2014 Blog Hop - Peace On Earth


Welcome to the Creative Expressions
 August 2014 Blog Hop!

Hopefully you got here from Tracey's blog but, if you didn't, go to Creative Expressions News Blog!  to get to the starting point. The journey through the blogs will hopefully inspire you and there is the chance to win a fabby prize along the way! 

Peace on Earth 

These new Christmas designs from the Singles Range at Creative Expressions, include seven different stamps. As you will see from the various samples made by the Design Team for the Blog Hop, they do not just have to be used as they are but can be altered and interchanged to give lots of different options.

One randomly selected person commenting on this blog post before the closing date will win the following fabulous prize, which includes some of the new stamp designs.

This is the prize - comment on my blog and you could win this!


For my project, I used the Peace on Earth stamp set along with some of the pretty pearly swirls.

The fine border for the mount.
  • The image was then cut out and mounted onto Foundations White card stock with a 'barely-there' amount of white card showing. The borders on the stamp itself are quite narrow so I made my white mount about the same.
  • Next I moved on to the background for the card. This was a voyage of discovery! I am going to use this technique again! I took a piece of the same Cobalt card and ran it through the embossing machine using a small patterned embossing folder. I used the Spellbinder M-Bossabilities Simplicity folder. 
  • I intended to only gloss the tops of the embossing but got a little carried away and ended up clear embossing over the whole thing! You could do either.  Just swipe the embossing ink 'carefully' over the raised areas! I was a little heavy handed and was using a brand new ink pad! But the end result was pretty cool I think. I used Cosmic Shimmer Detail Clear. I cut the card down to suit the size of the white embossed stamped image.
  • The shiny blue background card was then stuck onto the card base with Cosmic Shimmer Glue (boy how I     L-O-V-E     this glue!!). I left it to dry under some thing heavy to make sure the embossed card stuck truly flat. The CS glue is perfect for this sort of job but a little bit of weight just helped with the now very thick card especially at the corners!
  • The main white image was then stuck to the base card. I used white card as before and kept the border to a minimum again.

Shiny! Use your pearls exactly how you want.
Cut them to fit.
  • To finish I used a variety of bits from the Creative Expressions self adhesive swirls in pearl. Now being the frugal crafter that I am, and because you can, I cut the swirls to suit the space. I will have used some left over bits from other projects and cut into some new ones to get the coverage I wanted.  It is hard for me to say what I used exactly but you can be quite 'clever' with these self adhesive pearls.
So there we have it, a pretty little card featuring these new fantastic stamps. Hope you have enjoyed my blog today. I will be back on Monday with my Monday Make for Creative Expressions. 

Thank you for visiting my blog, please leave a comment below in order to be in with a chance of winning a prize!

Once you have done that, you will need to click here to visit Donna's blog and then continue the journey.

To help you along the way, here is the full list of blogs for the August 2014 Creative Expressions Blog Hop:-

4. Kim Bacon (you are here)
9. Pam Smith
10. Creative Expressions 
The start page, prize details and how to take part can be found by following this link

The blog hop starts on Friday 15th August at 6am and ends Tuesday 19th  August at 5pm.

Thank you for taking part in our Blog Hop – good luck but most of all have fun!

Kim






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253 comments:

  1. Unknown15 August 2014 at 06:07

    Very dramatic in the dark blue but lovely Kim.

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  2. CraftySuetoo15 August 2014 at 06:15

    Hi Kim. I love the white on blue and I totally agree about the CS glue.

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  3. Ivonka15 August 2014 at 06:17

    Great card! I love these stamps. Yvonne

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  4. Jan.moogie15 August 2014 at 06:21

    LOVELY CARD AND SUCH GREAT STAMPS I CAN FEEL A SPEND COMING ON

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  5. auscrafts15 August 2014 at 06:24

    really lovely card

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  6. Unknown15 August 2014 at 06:25

    What a gentle card....lovely xxx

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  7. kittyedavies47@gmail.com15 August 2014 at 06:29

    Morning Kim. Thank you Just beautiful. Take care Kitty

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  8. Eemeli15 August 2014 at 06:31

    Fabulous hop and a gorgeous creation! Love the color combo and the pretty swirly pearls.

    Hugs,
    Eemeli

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  9. Unknown15 August 2014 at 06:32

    Gorgeous

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  10. JAO15 August 2014 at 06:41

    Fab card.

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  11. Hazel15 August 2014 at 06:44

    Good morning Kim. A gorgeous layout using all these wonderful elements. Hazel x

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  12. cr@fty15 August 2014 at 06:51

    Good morning Kim
    I love your creation it's fabulous thanks for sharing
    Hugs
    Heather T

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  13. Jackie T15 August 2014 at 06:56

    Good morning this card is gorgeous I love the background. I will have to give that technique a try. This is a brilliant blog hop. Have a great day. Hugs Jackie

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  14. jean.phillips115 August 2014 at 07:03

    Morning Kim, love the stamps used, stunning creation! Love Jean xxx

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  15. Aspiring crafter15 August 2014 at 07:09

    Love this card and the stamp is fab!
    XxRuth

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  16. Patricia Howarth15 August 2014 at 07:10

    Morning Kim, This is a lovely Christmas Card, love the colours.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  17. Unknown15 August 2014 at 07:10

    Great card xxxx

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  18. Unknown15 August 2014 at 07:11

    Hi Kim, first I must apologise I don't usually Blog Hop, But Creative Expression is such a Great Company I had to check out all there extremely talented team members. I so Love The Card you made I Love The Rich Colours and The Stamp you've Chosen and I've seen the great thing where they can be cut so only using Parts or all of The Stamp, I Love The Pearl Swirls I'm only just getting used to them they always got the better of me now after practising I remove a little at a time and it works. Fantastic Card.
    Hugs from Sam x

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  19. Unknown15 August 2014 at 07:13

    Morning
    Wonderful card.
    Loving the blog hop.
    Sheila

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  20. TDQ Karen15 August 2014 at 07:14

    Really like the striking colour combination to make a stunning card

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  21. englishrose89715 August 2014 at 07:21

    Great card

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  22. Unknown15 August 2014 at 07:29

    Love this dramatic card with just enough bling.

    Love Elaine x

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  23. Mrs B15 August 2014 at 07:30

    Hi Kim. Lovely card, the dark blue is really striking. Take care.

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  24. Unknown15 August 2014 at 07:34

    Good morning Kim, I am really enjoying this blog hop because I have now found some wonderful new blogs to visit for inspiration. I love your card today and I will be back Beryl xx

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  25. Nananne15 August 2014 at 07:35

    Lovely Christmas card! Very striking and I love the pearl swirls.

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  26. PharmacyMichele15 August 2014 at 07:37

    Fantastic christmas card, I wouldn't have thought of adding pearl swirls to a christmas card but this really looks great. CS glue is the number one glue I reckon!!

    Michele.

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  27. Heather Harrison15 August 2014 at 07:39

    Morning Kim. This a very different colour for christmas but very effective. I really like what you did with the background. Sometimes things work out better than you tbought. Thanks for sharing. Hugs Heather.x

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  28. Unknown15 August 2014 at 07:42

    It's lovely on blue. My favourite colour. X

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  29. Lilian15 August 2014 at 07:44

    Hi Kim, lovely card , going to try the double embossing trick, think it looks great. Lilian

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  30. carol edwards15 August 2014 at 07:45

    Hi Kim beautiful colours and I love the sentiment of Peace on Earth. , so wish it was. The white embossing stands out so well and with a bit of Xmas going to finish, beautiful

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  31. lydia jordan15 August 2014 at 07:51

    Morning Kim,
    Loely card, really enjoying the blog hop.
    Lydia
    X

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  32. Julsb15 August 2014 at 08:01

    Hi georgeous card.

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  33. June Smith15 August 2014 at 08:03

    Morning Ki, I am new to your blog, but will be visiting regularly, loving it. The card is gorgeous, I love the blue and white, so elegant and stylish. Stay safe, healthy and happy. June Smith x

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  34. Rosemarie15 August 2014 at 08:09

    Hi, love what you have done with this card, usually stay away from the swirls as they have a mind of their own, but will try again cutting them. Regards Rosemarie x

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  35. Joan D15 August 2014 at 08:11

    Fabulous card. Love the colours x x

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  36. Unknown15 August 2014 at 08:12

    Good morning kim what a beautiful card. I love the design of it and the colour is gorgeous. Take care xx

    Debs A xx

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  37. Donna Jones15 August 2014 at 08:16

    Hi Kim,
    Super card, loving the deep cobalt embossed card, great shine and lovely stamp too.
    Donna Jones

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  38. ellyscard creatief15 August 2014 at 08:16

    Gorgeous creation Kim.
    Gr Elly

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  39. Sandra Biggs15 August 2014 at 08:23

    Hi Kim,
    Lovely card. The background is stunning. Loving the colours too.Keep crafting.

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  40. Sandra Biggs15 August 2014 at 08:27

    Hi
    Lovely card. The background and colours are stunning. Thanks

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  41. Shirley T.15 August 2014 at 08:34

    Hi Kim,

    Really stunning card. Love it. Thank you.

    Much love,

    Shirley T. xxx

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  42. Carol Clarke15 August 2014 at 08:40

    Moring Kim
    This is very effective love the Cobalt Blue background colour and the pearl swirls and lovely
    Hugs
    Carol x

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  43. samantha wade15 August 2014 at 08:40

    Great card, love the swirl,x

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  44. Unknown15 August 2014 at 08:42

    I love your gorgeous card! The contrast of white against the dark blue is really effective.

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  45. nattyboots15 August 2014 at 08:43

    Just Gorgeous !

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  46. AC Design by Sweden15 August 2014 at 08:43

    Hi I'm new here and can just say this is a wonderful idea "blog hopping".
    Your card is beautiful (love the blue color) and I love the Stamps and blingbling!!

    Happy Creation;)
    Anki J - Sweden

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  47. Rosie15 August 2014 at 08:46

    Really love the colour combination on your card, this morning.....

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  48. Anonymous15 August 2014 at 08:47

    Lovely card - the Peace on earth card is my favourite!

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  49. Jean Z15 August 2014 at 08:50

    Hi Kim , such a prey card love the colours love Jean Z xxx

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  50. Anonymous15 August 2014 at 08:55

    Lovely card - the Peace on Earth stamp is my favourite!

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  51. nancyd15 August 2014 at 08:56

    Morning Kim, a beautiful simple but very elegant card love it.
    Nancyd xx

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  52. Unknown15 August 2014 at 09:00

    Loving the midnight blue and white combo. This blog hop is fun. It's the first I have ever done. Great idea hugs from Ireland Evelyn x

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  53. Clai0115 August 2014 at 09:03

    Hi Kim
    really enjoy the blog hops, they are fun and give chances to see others members of the team at work. Seems Creative Expressions have come up Christmas trumps again with this set of stamps.
    Like the dark blue and aren't those pearls just gorgeous!

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  54. Diane Green15 August 2014 at 09:04

    Hi Kim loving this stamp and the whole card you have made. I think your happy accident background is wonderful I must have a go myself. Loving this blog hop as it is great to see everyone's take on the same products and is helping us to find new blogs to follow . Have a great day. Take care love Diane G xxxx

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  55. Sheila - Ginger15 August 2014 at 09:08

    Oh my! Such a beautiful card and I'm loving thes lovely stamps. Love the blues and white too.

    Love Sheila x

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  56. Debbie Tinks15 August 2014 at 09:10

    Love the card happy crafting .. x

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  57. Janette MacArthur15 August 2014 at 09:11

    Morning Kim - this card is stunning - great colours!
    Janette xx

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  58. karenlotty15 August 2014 at 09:12

    Beautiful Love the techniques you've used and blue is a favourite colour of mine

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  59. julie laz15 August 2014 at 09:18

    Hi Kim, lovey card, the stamps are fab, first ever blog hop lol thanks to my son, crafty hugs Julie laz xx

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  60. sued9915 August 2014 at 09:18

    Love the idea of visiting new blogs and finding inspiration along the way. Love the pearly swirls on your card.

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  61. Karen15 August 2014 at 09:20

    Good morning Kim,
    A lovely card, beautiful colours and stamps. Thanks for sharing.
    Lots of love, Karen xx

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  62. darcydaydream15 August 2014 at 09:27

    Lovely card. I love the dark blue. Very dramatic and vintage.
    Love from Christine in Darcy..x

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  63. nannapat15 August 2014 at 09:29

    Love the colour of the card you've used Kim and the bling is just gorgeous. These greeting stamps are so lovely, I definitely need to buy some, or all, of them. Pat x

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  64. Pat15 August 2014 at 09:33

    I love this colour combination
    Pat

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  65. Pat S Witney15 August 2014 at 09:36

    Hi Kim
    This card is stunning. I love the technique where you have embossed the design on the folder. I must give this one a go, as I haven't seen this before. Thanks to C E for bringing us these lovely stamps. A big spend is coming up me thanks as these stamps don't need many embellishments to make them beautiful.

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  66. yorkielass15 August 2014 at 09:40

    Hello Kim, Love this dramatic card, the white embossing powder really pops, love the cobalt blue. Really enjoying the blog hop.
    Hugs June xxx

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  67. barbiepinkfairy15 August 2014 at 09:48

    Love the colour reminds me of a night sky. It may say peace but it is also peaceful.

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  68. Unknown15 August 2014 at 09:50

    Stunning work, love blue and white for Christmas

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  69. Unknown15 August 2014 at 09:51

    Morning Kim, lovely card.

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  70. Wendy L15 August 2014 at 09:53

    Fab design, looks gorgeous, great hop too, not done one on here before, xxxx

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  71. Robin15 August 2014 at 09:53

    Lovely plaque/canvas Kim - I think this is the first time I have visited your blog.

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  72. Croquet Queen x15 August 2014 at 09:55

    Hi Kim,
    Again another stunning card and so different from the others. Embossing on dark card is lovely, thank you for the inspiration.
    Lorna

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  73. Ann15 August 2014 at 10:05

    Hi Kim
    Stunning Christmas card loving those beautiful stamps.
    Hugs Annx

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  74. Christine15 August 2014 at 10:08

    Super elegant card, the pearl swirls add the finishing touch.
    Hopping on by now.
    Christine (Andypandy)

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  75. Maggie15 August 2014 at 10:11

    Hello. Fabulous example of how to use these stamps. Love all the sparkle and the white embossing. Wonderful. xx Margaret Col.

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  76. Lynn (delphinoid)15 August 2014 at 10:15

    Beautiful Card Kim!

    I love the colour theme, the blues are lovely and makes your White embossing pop.

    Hopping on to the next blog now.

    Happy Crafting!!! :) X X

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  77. Unknown15 August 2014 at 10:15

    Oooh, you ladies are so popular, it takes a long time to scroll down to be able to comment. I wish the latest comment was at the top! The stamps are super, and I think I might have to indulge.

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  78. Unknown15 August 2014 at 10:32

    I love this card and I think Navy will feature in my Christmas cards this year. Helen xx

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  79. Unknown15 August 2014 at 10:32

    the pearls so effective, just gives more dimension with the stamps xxx

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  80. Angela Allen15 August 2014 at 10:34

    Hi Kim
    Lovely card,I think blue and snowflakes do it for me every time.
    Love Angela x

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  81. Marianna Hammer15 August 2014 at 10:39

    Hi Kim.
    Such a lovely card you have in the blog hop. I love the stamps :)
    Love from the Faroe Islands,
    Marianna :)

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  82. janet15 August 2014 at 10:39

    Beautiful!! I think I just saw this on TV and it really is lovely. TFS
    Janet in Kent

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  83. fame0115 August 2014 at 10:45

    Hello Kim
    such a pretty card the stamps are so nice to ,hugs sarah xx

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  84. Maureen Killen15 August 2014 at 10:48

    Hello Kim,
    The background is super and the white embossing powder certainly shows the stamps (which are gorgeous) to perfection. I'm watching Julia as I type this!!

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  85. jan15 August 2014 at 10:49

    Hi kim love your wonderfully dramatic card - the colourway is fab and I think the pearl swirls ate a great touch. Fourth stop on my first blog hop completed. X

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  86. hotpotato15 August 2014 at 10:49

    wow this is stunning.

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  87. dlough15 August 2014 at 10:53

    Kim, such a beautiful card. I love all the blues used at Christmas.

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  88. Maureen Killen15 August 2014 at 10:57

    Hello Kim,
    The stamps are set off to perfection with the colours you've chosen. This is gorgeous. This is the second post I've done, the other must be in cyberspace!!

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  89. SusanP, Kent15 August 2014 at 10:57

    Very beautiful with a traditional sentiment. Love the dark blue and white.

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  90. Unknown15 August 2014 at 11:01

    Hi Kim, love the cobalt blue card, really Christmassy with the white embossing powder, thanks for the inspiration x

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  91. camelot6715 August 2014 at 11:09

    Hi Kim, I'm loving the colour combo of your card today. I'm a great fan of blog hops as it gives me the opportunity to see the work and inspiration of people I had not come across before. Thank you for sharing this and I hope you enjoy the rest of your day.
    Margaret A.

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  92. MRS DUCK15 August 2014 at 11:10

    Hi Kim
    Like the non traditional look of the dark blue.
    Best wishes.
    Ang

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  93. Sue Halliday15 August 2014 at 11:13

    morning Kim, I love the dramatic colour of this very grown up card. Beautiful

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  94. Florence Crawford15 August 2014 at 11:22

    Very beautiful, the 'Night Before Christmas' sky.

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  95. Glenharon15 August 2014 at 11:31

    Good morning Kim,
    The cobalt blue is a beautiful colour and looks like the night sky on a winters night.I like how you have brought some light to it with the white embossing and the beautiful pearl swirls.
    Crafty hugs
    Norah (Glenochil)

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  96. Kiraneries15 August 2014 at 11:33

    A lovely card, very dramatic looking in the dark blue.

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  97. Theresa15 August 2014 at 11:43

    very striking card. love what you have done with background and might pinch your idea. blue works so well with this xx

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  98. ssn.wht@gmail.com15 August 2014 at 11:49

    Hi Kim - very dramatic with the navy and white! I never get great results with white embossing, but maybe I need to try the detail embossing powder as I love the look. Thanks for sharing, Susan x

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  99. lilygee15 August 2014 at 11:51

    Just the right amount of bling - looks perfect
    Lilygee

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  100. Lynda's craft's15 August 2014 at 11:53

    Good morning Kim, I love your card the blue is gorgeous with the white embossing powder,loving all the stamps. Hugs Lynda xx

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  101. Micky French15 August 2014 at 11:57

    Lovely card, I love the colours
    Hugs to all
    Michelle xxxx

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  102. Anonymous15 August 2014 at 12:05

    A beautiful tag, Kim.

    Anne (Northampton)

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  103. Unknown15 August 2014 at 12:08

    Lovely card Kim

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  104. Margaret Ann Moffat15 August 2014 at 12:20

    wow love the colours you used and also the bling, gotta have some bling on your card lol. The stamp is awesome and well showcased.

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  105. Barbiedi15 August 2014 at 12:20

    lovely colour, blue is my fav colour and love the pearl dots

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  106. lindyloo1215 August 2014 at 12:25

    A beautiful card which shows off the stamps in a stunning way.

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  107. Linnymac15 August 2014 at 12:33

    Great background idea!!

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  108. JMC Creates15 August 2014 at 12:41

    I love white embossing powder onto deep dark colours it's so dramatic. Jacqui

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  109. Unknown15 August 2014 at 12:44

    Elegant and sophisticated

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  110. Bejay15 August 2014 at 12:55

    Hi Kim, I'm really enjoying the Blog Hop as it's taking me to Blogs I've not seen before. I'm truly amazed at how different all the results are from each crafter having the same stash to use as they want. It's giving me some great ideas. Thanks for sharing. x

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  111. Muriel15 August 2014 at 13:00

    The pearl swirls set this lovely blue and white off to perfection lovely card

    Muriel

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  112. Pat L15 August 2014 at 13:12

    Lovely card and the background is beautiful
    Best wishes, Pat

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  113. It'sMe15 August 2014 at 13:18

    Hi Kim great cards on the Blog Hope -love your card and so love the pearls

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  114. Julie Bee15 August 2014 at 13:21

    Hi Kim

    This is a very nice card.

    Best Wishes

    Julie Bee

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  115. magpie15 August 2014 at 13:23

    Helloooo Kim! Wonderful card! I love the background effect using the clear embossing powder. Sometimes getting carried away is not necessarily a bad thing! It's brought a whole new look to it. I'm also loving the Peace on Earth stamps embossed in white looks stunning. Also the true meaning of Christmas. "Thank you" Kim for the inspiration and for the favourites bar to be added to! xx Love Karen xx

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  116. Unknown15 August 2014 at 13:26

    Absolutely gorgeous, I especially love the dark background, it makes everything stand out all the more.
    Huggles
    Louise x

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  117. CraftyJo15 August 2014 at 13:26

    Gorgeous - more blue!

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  118. Anonymous15 August 2014 at 13:28

    I'm bot really a "bluey" type of person, but this card is gorgeous.

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  119. Unknown15 August 2014 at 13:35

    Love the colour, font and bling. Very pretty.

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  120. Pat L15 August 2014 at 13:52

    Lovely card and the background is beautiful
    Best wishes, Pat

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  121. Unknown15 August 2014 at 13:54

    Hi Kim, what a beautiful card, I really like what you have done with the self adhesive pearls, they make a card look romantic, congratulations...Yvonne xxx

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  122. Emesbee15 August 2014 at 13:54

    Lovely card, anyone would love to receive it but useful to those people who have lost loved ones recently as it's classy and gentle and thoughtful.

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  123. terrie15 August 2014 at 13:57

    What a beautiful card...I love where you placed the stamps and the pearl swirls...
    Such a fun blog hop
    Well done.

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  124. Unknown15 August 2014 at 13:59

    Hi Kim what a beautiful card, I love what you have done with the self adhesive pearls, they make a card look romantic.congratulations...Yvonne xxx

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  125. gwen7015 August 2014 at 14:00

    WOW This is stunning, gorgeous colours used

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  126. Pat L15 August 2014 at 14:03

    Lovely card and the background is beautiful
    Best wishes, Pat

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  127. Unknown15 August 2014 at 14:23

    Wonderful card, enjoying the "hoppin'" xx

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  128. Cathie15 August 2014 at 14:25

    Absolutely stunning card. You are very talented.

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  129. Brawny x15 August 2014 at 14:28

    Wow Kim. Amazing card. Fabulous colour x

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  130. Beryl15 August 2014 at 14:33

    Hi Kim,a gorgeous card. Love the colours.

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  131. Sonia Stephenson15 August 2014 at 14:51

    Hi. Beautiful card love the stamps xx

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  132. Unknown15 August 2014 at 14:52

    This blog hop is a great idea -- I no idea there was such a thing. A great idea to make us aware of new blogs. I love the blue and white, it has a lovely wintery feel to it.

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  133. Wheely Bad15 August 2014 at 15:26

    Hi Kim

    These stamps lend themselves to monochrome, they are stunning enough to not need masses of colour. You design is stunning and in a colour I love. My brain is bursting with ideas, not sure it'll cope with more hopping... oh, go on then!

    Crafty hugs

    T xxx

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  134. CraftyJo15 August 2014 at 15:32

    This is lovely, more blue too ;)

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  135. alimecca15 August 2014 at 15:41

    Hi Kim,
    Really like your card. The blue is gorgeous especially with the white. Really like the embossing folder too. Thanks, Alison xxx

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  136. Unknown15 August 2014 at 15:41

    Oh Kim - this is stunning. Abeautiful card in every way.
    Thank you.
    Bye for now.
    SandraP

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  137. Dawn Holben15 August 2014 at 15:56

    OH my - another beautiful and stunning card.
    I can see me being very busy leading up to Christmas lol

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  138. Laura O15 August 2014 at 16:04

    great card love the white embossed stamped images ,Laura O

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  139. Dawn Holben15 August 2014 at 16:19

    Beautiful and definitely one that will stand out at Christmas.
    I love it.

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  140. Unknown15 August 2014 at 16:22

    Love your colour choice, think I'm going to try dark blue too. Hop!

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  141. Chris Kelly15 August 2014 at 16:30

    This is a beautiful sample and you have used my favourite singles stamp. Love the colour choice x Chris

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  142. Ita15 August 2014 at 16:33

    Lovely card,and I just love the rich blue.
    Ita.

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  143. bluebell-flowerwood15 August 2014 at 16:34

    hello love the pearls on your card it gose with the white embossing powder to. I am enjoying the hop, thanks for inspiration bluebell-flowerwood.

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  144. granny p15 August 2014 at 16:45

    Great colour combo thank you for sharing

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  145. Janet Wilson15 August 2014 at 16:49

    Super card, love the pearly swirls

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  146. kandis15 August 2014 at 17:10

    Your card is gorgeous. Loving the stamps too.

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  147. Unknown15 August 2014 at 17:14

    Hi Kim this is the first time I have seen your blog. I love the stamps and what you have created is stunning!

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  148. ginny c15 August 2014 at 17:23

    Beautiful card love the pearly swirly wouldn't know which stamp to choose they are all gorgeous

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  149. craftynanna15 August 2014 at 18:26

    hya kim, lovely card i love blues on a christmas cards, i have never blog hopped before its great fun

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  150. Unknown15 August 2014 at 18:30

    gorgeous blue love those stamps, Theresa

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  151. Unknown15 August 2014 at 18:37

    Very pretty card indeed Theresa

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  152. Rosie15 August 2014 at 18:37

    What a gorgeous card, Kim.....i love blue on Christmas cards, my favourite colour.....Rosie xxx

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  153. Unknown15 August 2014 at 18:44

    Fabulous card Kim. I will keep bobbing into your blog for your fab inspiration. Crafty Regards Julie Kay xxx

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  154. Craftysusan15 August 2014 at 19:12

    Beautiful card Kim, just love the colours and the stamps are great too.

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  155. sonja_w15 August 2014 at 19:28

    Lovely card, especially like the pearl swirls, think they may come under the category "must have" and "most wanted" x

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  156. gill15 August 2014 at 19:34

    The white embossing on the blue is very effective

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  157. Unknown15 August 2014 at 19:50

    Love the white pearls and the white stamp against that background embossing

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  158. https://adiecrafty.blogspot.com/15 August 2014 at 20:00

    oh wow just love this card
    hugs

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  159. Maria15 August 2014 at 20:14

    Hi Kim, a stunning card.Love the cobalt and white together.

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  160. chrissy o15 August 2014 at 20:21

    beautiful card
    chrissy o x

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  161. Joanne K15 August 2014 at 20:39

    Hi looking forward to having a look around your blog. Gorgeous card and love how well it works with such a dark colour. Kind regards Joanne K x

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  162. Barbara15 August 2014 at 20:42

    Very pretty card, lovely colours!

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  163. Janice K15 August 2014 at 20:52

    A very pretty card, the cobalt card with white embossing/embellishments is striking.

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  164. Linda2815 August 2014 at 20:52

    Hi Kim, thank you for your contribution to the blog hop, it is a lovely card, the cobalt blue is so striking, and the pearl trim just finishes it off a treat. Linda

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  165. Jackie Meechan15 August 2014 at 20:57

    Very dark not normally my type of card but this is gorgeous. Love the dark blue.
    Hugs
    CraftyJacq
    XX

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  166. Unknown15 August 2014 at 20:59

    Lovely card and now I'm really tempted to get these stamps!X

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  167. fluffycat15 August 2014 at 21:15

    Beautiful card and I love the 'double embossed' background.
    Frances

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  168. granny sue15 August 2014 at 21:29

    Hi. Lovely card. It's nice to be able to see what you have all done with the products. SueL

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  169. Unknown15 August 2014 at 21:39

    Stunning card, love the dark blue with white, the stamps look amazing xx

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  170. Eileen L.15 August 2014 at 21:40

    I love blue and white for Christmas and your card is stunning. Especially like your color and embossing on the background, gorgeous.

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  171. Anonymous15 August 2014 at 21:51

    Hi Kim What a special card , love it first time I've blog hopped definitely be back great inspiration Janice Isaac Wales

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  172. Sue from Wiltshire15 August 2014 at 22:05

    Very dramatic in that blue, beautiful.

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  173. Sue from Wiltshire15 August 2014 at 22:06

    Beautiful card, love the blue.

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  174. Unknown15 August 2014 at 22:11

    Stunning stamps, Kim. And I shall pinch your glossy background idea! The blue and white is so effective. Jo

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  175. Unknown15 August 2014 at 22:22

    A striking card.

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  176. Bea15 August 2014 at 22:26

    Fab card - the cobalt card with white is very striking

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  177. Unknown15 August 2014 at 22:51

    Really elegant card. The deep colours are just beautiful.

    Hugs Alice xx

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  178. Stamp with Us15 August 2014 at 23:02

    Cobalt Blue So different from Ice blue traditionally used for Xmas

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  179. America15 August 2014 at 23:13

    Fab Background and lovely use of the stamps for a gorgeous Christmas card. Gorgeous detailing! Thanks for sharing.

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  180. Unknown15 August 2014 at 23:16

    Lovely peace and bauble stamp white embossing is fab against the blue. Hugs jean D xx

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  181. Unknown15 August 2014 at 23:30

    Luxurious blue. Deep elegance of Christmas. Something different and I like it
    Crafty hugs
    Jo x

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  182. rachel15 August 2014 at 23:36

    beautiful work -gorgeous make xx

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  183. Pauline9916 August 2014 at 00:01

    Loving the dark blue midnight feel of this card. Looks stunning with the white embossing. Very lovely

    All the best Pauline ( freedom99)

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  184. Angela Wade16 August 2014 at 00:01

    Love the white embossing Kim.
    Thanks for the inspiration x

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  185. chappers16 August 2014 at 00:36

    Love the white with the blue very dramatic card.

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  186. Rose in Chester16 August 2014 at 00:47

    This is a stunner of a card. You keep on getting "carried away" - the results are stunning. Well done Kim.

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  187. Jean Bullock16 August 2014 at 01:23

    Love your blue and white color scheme. The stamping and embossing are marvelous and I love the background embossing . Well done.

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  188. Ann Lauzon16 August 2014 at 03:32

    love the blue and then the white embossing really makes the images stand out. Gorgeous

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  189. Handcraftedbyhelen16 August 2014 at 06:37

    Kim your card is lovely. Love the blue and white

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  190. Unknown16 August 2014 at 08:27

    Love the deep blue colour. Great card. Susan McG x

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  191. Chris Curry16 August 2014 at 08:38

    Love the elegance, love the pearls. These stamps are amazing. Thank you.

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  192. Anonymous16 August 2014 at 08:38

    Lovely pearl swirls! I'm always too tight to use mine! But this has, maybe, inspired me to break them out!

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  193. Annie16 August 2014 at 08:44

    Morning Kim, beautiful card! Love how you have used the pearls as a feature. I've never used them that way, always just tucked behind for a little extra effect. Will have to try it!
    Annie x

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  194. JJ16 August 2014 at 09:04

    Hi

    Love this stamp, the design is gorgeous and you have used it to its full affect. beautiful.

    Love & Hugs

    Jacquie J xxx
    http://jewelscardcraft.blogspot.co.uk/

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  195. baconbits16 August 2014 at 09:09

    Morning Kim
    Love the deep blue perfect for Christmas.
    Hugs
    Amanda xx

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  196. lilyoz16 August 2014 at 09:22

    Wow very dramatic with the dark blue card and white embossing. Love the pearly swirls

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  197. Gail16 August 2014 at 10:05

    The dark blue, brilliant. Love the pearls.
    Gail Cx

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  198. lorraine (classylady)16 August 2014 at 10:10

    A great card, looks stunning but simple enough to make quite a few in different colours.

    regards
    lorraine - scotland
    xxx

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  199. weefortune16 August 2014 at 11:01

    Beautiful card, loving the pearl flourishes, need some me thinks Elaine x

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  200. June Ballenger16 August 2014 at 11:40

    Hi

    Beautiful card I love the colours and the new stamp are just stunning. Enjoying the blog hop too.

    June

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