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Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Verve Spotlight: Lucky Ducky




Have you heard the good news?! Verve has a new release scheduled for this Friday! Like only two days away!! Mark your calendars for this Friday evening, 9-11 Eastern Time so that you'll be free to join us at the release party over in the Verve Forum on SCS. Hope to see you there!

This has got to be the most fun and playful release to date. Can't wait for you to see the cuteness, starting with Lucky Ducky, today's featured set! Be sure to hop around the Divas' blogs today for more peeks. Leave comments for your chance to win Lucky Ducky and this month's Plain Jane, Hope Perches. Details are posted on the Verve Blog, where you'll also be introduced to this month's awesome guest designer. Welcome, Janelle!

Here's the official hop list for today. 
On your mark, get set.... HOP! :)

1. Charmaine 7. Teresa
2. Janelle 8. Amber
3. Laurie 9. Tosh
4. Jackie 10. Amy
5. Sankari 11. Andrea
6. Julee 12. Maureen


For my card, I went super playful with a fun circle-based layout and cheerful blue and yellow papers from My Mind's Eye's Gertie paper collection. Details include: a dry embossed background, zigzag stitching, a paper pieced bill, a pinked border, a wavy border, and some yellow twine.

Thanks for stopping by, and have a fantastic day!




Stamps: Lucky Ducky (Verve Stamps)
Paper: Stampin' Up Early Espresso card stock, My Mind's Eye Stella & Rose "Gertie" designer paper
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Making Memories button, The Twinery twine, MFT wave Die-namics, corner rounder, Spellbinders classic circle Nestabilities, foam adhesive, pinking shears, Papertrey ribbon, paper piercer, needle, thread
Size: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
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100 comments:

  1. Amber HightMarch 23, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    TOOOOOO CUTE, Amy! I love how you have him peaking out from behind the circles, adorable:)

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  2. UnknownMarch 23, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Really adorable card! I love the layering and the colors and of course that cute little duck:)

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  3. MichelleeMarch 23, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    O MY GOODNESS!! I love your blog.. But this card is gorgeous!!

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  4. NicoleMarch 23, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Super cute! When I first looked at the card, I thought he was peeking from among a pile of Easter eggs! These are my favorite papers right now, and you've put this together perfectly. Love it!

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  5. LuanneMarch 23, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Wow, is he (she?) ever cute! Your papers work beautifully. Darling card ~ TFS!

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  6. JerryMarch 23, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    I love the circles and other details. Thank you.

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  7. dinosaurMarch 23, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Cute card. I love the papers.

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  8. AnonymousMarch 23, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    I {heart} your cards!!! They just have so much life to them!

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  9. joyMarch 23, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    You have an amazing eye for patterns that go well with each other! I love how you have paper pieced his neck scarf! Too cute!!!

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  10. Shari BMarch 23, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    What a cute card! I just love all of the texture and layering.

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  11. WendyMarch 23, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    This is a fabulous card Amy!!! Great colors and the wave border punch is perfect. Love this. I hope you enjoy the rest of release week! Have a good day!

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  12. Debbie CarriereMarch 23, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Oh my, Amy! I just love this - the circles, the ducky, the stitching, the different borders, the embossed background - well, everything :) Fantastic work!

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  13. marilynwillauerMarch 23, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Loving this ducky. . . . like your layout, it's cute as a button!!!
    Enjoy your day!!!

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  14. bbourassaMarch 23, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Oh your card is just sooo cute! I love the colors and the way you layed everything out.

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  15. Leslie DeeringMarch 23, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    what I love about this card is everyone kinda of went with yellows and you went theanother way you are always producing such wonderful original creations Thanks!

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  16. KevaMarch 23, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Oh this is SO cool! Love the layout with all of the circles and the patterned papers are genius! This card is awesome.

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  17. MaureenMarch 23, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    what a visual piece of art!! LOVE all the texture with embossing, borders and trims :) I am in awe as I was 3 years ago with I first started following :)

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  18. Lisa Fowler Windsor, COMarch 23, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Amy, I love your card. The layering of paper, shapes and texture is just perfect. And that duck--so cute!

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  19. TinaMarch 23, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    I love the circle layout. It is one of my favorites! Love your card, especially the button, twine accent. Great job!

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  20. Mary (Happy Now)March 23, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    This is ADORABLE!! So, so fun!! Awesome layout, great patterns, fantastic details!!!

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  21. chickadee3357March 23, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Cute! I love the black on black base and the machine stitching.

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  22. TanyaMarch 23, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Gorgeous stitching, twine, ducky! I love it all!

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  23. Jen ShultsMarch 23, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Oooh! I love these papers together! that dark background just makes everything POP!! Love this!

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  24. DoreenMarch 23, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    SO CUTE! I love this card - the layering, the circle, the peeking duck - all so cute!
    ~doreen at http://whereisyourhappyplace.blogspot.com

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  25. Diane K.March 23, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    The twine is so a appealing and I love the new stamps!

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  26. TannyPMarch 23, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Talk about adorable! That embossed background is beautiful and that ducky is just the cutest!

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  27. pmmMarch 23, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Such great color, texture, and layout- love your card!

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  28. jan farnworthMarch 23, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    very nicely done love it.

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  29. scrapsnsuch@gmail.comMarch 23, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Adorable!!! Wonderful colors and patterns with that sweet duck!

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  30. MarisaMarch 23, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Totally fun card, Amy. Love the paper piece bill on the duckie and yoru mix of DPs with the waves of water. Fabulous as always.

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  31. Lea L.March 23, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Such a fun design...love all the details! ♥♥♥

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  32. UnknownMarch 23, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Great layout and details. Wonderful card.

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  33. MelissaMarch 23, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    I absolutely {love} all of the circular elements on your card...add some twine, a button and some stitching, what could be better?

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  34. DenisseMarch 23, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    so beautiful! love the dark background with all that pop of color in the front! you did a wonderful job!

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  35. UnknownMarch 23, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    wow! i love this card. how cute!!

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  36. Melisa HunterMarch 23, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Love the single layers and your textured background. He's so cute popping up over that circle!

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  37. Queen MaryMarch 23, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Amy, I pretty much love everything you do, this is no exception -- love the ducky with the number paper! I love the bow, I love the baker's twine! I can't wait for Friday night!~

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  38. My Creative TherapyMarch 23, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Love all of the details and the color choices on this one! So nice!

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  39. MichelleMarch 23, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Great card full of circles. Love it!

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  40. AnonymousMarch 23, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Love your cute ducky card Amy! You really nailed the gorgeous layerig and texture details ;)
    Hugs, Ruth S

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  41. Julia MMarch 23, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Love all the different patterns with the duck hanging over a circle.

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  42. Betty WrightMarch 23, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Adorable and fabulous with the variety of colors and patterns! Beautiful details and cute to boot! Great card, Amy!

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  43. AnonymousMarch 23, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Amy, I ALWAYS love your cards.
    This card is really, really CUTE. I love how the ducky is peeking over the numbers. Really Cute design.

    Thanks for sharing your incredible talents.
    Carol Froehlich

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  44. AngelMarch 23, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Cutest ducky I've ever seen!!

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  45. MichelleMarch 23, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    I have always been a big fan of yours. Your creativity never ceases to amaze me!

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  46. Tosha LeyendekkerMarch 23, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Love the spotted bill Amy!! And your papers circles, waves, sewing, colors, ribbon....shucks, everything....are over-the-top fabulous!! You are amazing!!

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  47. RavengirlMarch 23, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Yippee! Love this darling duck and the fabulous layout on your card!

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  48. GretchenMarch 23, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    What a cute and fun card Amy! Fabulous layout and I love his paper pieced bill :)

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  49. Tricia March 23, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Heehee! My favorite card yet on the hop! SO cute!!!

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  50. MarshaMarch 23, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    Love this card. Very creative.

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  51. Chriss BlagraveMarch 23, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Adorable image and layout! Love the aqua and orange!!! Sweet, sweet details!

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  52. Colorado CrafterMarch 23, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    Cute card!! TFS!!!

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  53. Julee (Vervegirl)March 23, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Absolutely adorable, Amy! Love the zigzag and twine touches and the layout is absolutely fantastic!

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  54. Jess WillisonMarch 23, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Super cute! Love the circles!

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  55. Jen CuthbertsonMarch 23, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    I love this, Amy! Love the papers and the trim you used and that duck is so cute!!

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  56. NanaConnieMarch 23, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    How cute is that little duck tucked in among all those dp circles!! Can't wait for the release.

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  57. seamomMarch 23, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    Very cute! I love all the background circles. Great design.

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  58. JessicaMarch 23, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Oh I love this ducky and I lve him with this paper pack, fabulous work as always!

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  59. jj momMarch 23, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Amy...When it comes to cute cards, you are the bomb! Love the circles you used, and that ducky is adorable.

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  60. Lillian ChildMarch 23, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Delightful creativity!!

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  61. RoseMarch 23, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    Your little DAX the ducky is adorable with his designer duck bill!!! Love those circles of dp, a cute cute card.

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  62. Wanda CullenMarch 23, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    I just love your layout, addition of twine and the paper-pieced bill...too, too cute!!

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  63. Teresa KlineMarch 23, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    luv the dark chocolate piece with the polka dots....this is an awesome sketch, great for using patterns and textures as you did....super sweet Amy...have a great evening!

    enjoy *~*

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  64. Lorus!March 23, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    Love all of the textures and patterns - especially that polka dot duck bill!

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  65. AllisonMarch 23, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    This is too cute! Love the colours, circles and polka dotted duck bill!

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  66. Sankari W.March 23, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    ooooo SOOOOO beautiful and fun Amy! I LOVE the colors that you picked and I adore the circles - both the embossed and shapes!! Gorgeous card Ms. Amy!!!
    xoxo!

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  67. MackieMade Paper CreationsMarch 23, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Cute! Cute! Cute! Can't wait to see the new Verve stamps!

    Mackie

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  68. Elizabeth S.March 23, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    Beautiful! Love the circles and the duck peeking out of them.

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  69. lynneMarch 23, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    Great color combination to showcase this ducky stamp! Love the layering and embossing. Thanks for the constant inspiration

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  70. CreativeMishMarch 23, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Your cards are always so cute! I love your color choices... and that cute little paper pieced bill.

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  71. MarylevaMarch 23, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Your card is amazing, so playful.

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  72. AnonymousMarch 23, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    The colors and papers combined with the cute and playful design make this card a huge success! Thanks for sharing.

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  73. MoosiskMarch 23, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    I LOVE all the circles! It just adds to the whimsy of your card. :D

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  74. KristinaMarch 23, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    This is way too cute! I love the little waves along the middle for the duckie to play in!

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  75. Cassie_luMarch 23, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    what a great sketch for the image. so cute

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  76. NaomiMarch 23, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    Wow--how adorable is this???!!! I really love the wave motif an the circles. So sweet!

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  77. Andrea EwenMarch 23, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    What a fabulous design, Amy and you have such a way with color/pattern coordination! I love looking at the combos you come up with and hope to *someday* acquire that gift you have! Everything you do is just marvelous and this card is certainly no exception! Thanks for the always dependable inspiration!

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  78. Janelle StollfusMarch 23, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    Love the clean line shapes and the texture from the terrific paper choice on your card. The embellishments are SO just right. You're amazingly talented!

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  79. Dawn EastonMarch 23, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    This card screams fun! You always have the best layouts~

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  80. Maureen MerrittMarch 24, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    Cute, Cute :)

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  81. EdieBMarch 24, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    The Lucky Ducky is looking over his Bingo card. So, so cute! TFS, EdieB

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  82. scrappingnanaMarch 24, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Beautiful card. Great color combo. That ducky is so cute.

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  83. dpkennedyMarch 24, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Oh my! Amy, this is too cute! Where do you come up with these amazing designs?! Such a treat to see! The polka dot beak is adorable!!

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  84. djMarch 24, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    love love love it!! My favorite one so far!! love the combination of circles and waves...awesome card!!!

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  85. Sue DMarch 24, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Great layout and I like the duck peeking over the circle.

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  86. CharlotteMarch 24, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Great card! Love the combination of papers, and the waves are the perfect touch! Once again, you've added so much detail. Love it!

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  87. CarolMarch 24, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Love this ducky! Your card is awesome, and I really like how it isn't so cutesy...so it "spotlights" the ducky in all his adorableness!

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  88. Miss JMarch 24, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    sweet card with a cute duck! love your colour combo

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  89. Star Ark CreativityMarch 24, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    How cute is Lucky Ducky on your card. Thank you for sharing.
    Have a great day :)
    Delama

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  90. Joanne GilchMarch 24, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    How adorable! The papers are wonderful.

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  91. KanataNewfMarch 24, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    love the composition of this card!

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  92. HeidiMarch 24, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Amy you just use the BESTEST sketches, all the shapes and elements, love this little guy!

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  93. Crafty Math ChickMarch 24, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    This is SPECTACULAR Amy! WOW! I LOVE the layout, the DPs, the colors you used, that adorable duck image... EVERYTHING!

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  94. Marianne CMarch 25, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    I like all the pretty layers and detailed edges. Ducky looks so cute popped up behind the circle. This is such a sweet card.

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  95. UnknownMarch 25, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Too cute. I love everything about it.

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  96. Rachel BMarch 25, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    This card is absolutely adorable! I love the texture and circles and sentiment with the little lucky ducky!

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  97. Barbie D.March 25, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Cute, cute, cute...love all the layers and textures.

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  98. AndreaMarch 25, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Wonderfully put together...as usual!

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  99. ConniecrafterMarch 26, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Way to cute, just love your embossed background, the wave border and how your stitching is even wavy, neat design!

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  100. Charmaine (CharmWarm)March 27, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    I just LOVE this card! LOVE his polka-dotted bill! Too cute!

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