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Thursday, August 19, 2010

Verve New Release Spotlight: Great Friend


Today is the final day of Verve's New Release Spotlights, which means two things: a) lots more eye candy today, and b) the official release is right around the corner! As in tomorrow (Friday)! Join us HERE in the Verve Forum at 8 pm EST tomorrow for good fun and chitchat. Can't wait!


Today's featured set is called Great Friend. You will *love* the generous size of the largest flowers in this set as well as the smaller sizes for layering! I can't wait to share all of the cards I made with this set, but for today, just one. The Divas are going to share all sorts of different ways to work with these flowers - coloring, layering, distressing, paper piecing, and so on. I stepped way out of character for today's sample and went with a modern, clean, graphic approach:


I know, can you believe? Clean and simple, all the way! I had so much fun stepping out of my layering-embellishing-coloring box, and I love that this can be easily re-created in less than ten minutes!

Now be sure to see all kinds of gorgeousness at my fellow Divas' blogs. Remember to leave comments on each of the blogs for your chance to win Great Friend!


1. Laurie8. Teresa
2. Amy9. Jen T.
3. Michelle10. Tosh
4. Mercy11. Julee
5. Susan12. Jackie
6. Maureen13. Lynda
7. Sankari14. Amber

Thanks so much for visiting!

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115 comments:

  1. Diana SAugust 19, 2010 at 7:14 AM

    Very pretty, I love the saying!!!!

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  2. ChrisdAugust 19, 2010 at 7:35 AM

    Another great set from Verve. I love the CAS way you share the stamps.

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  3. OliwiaenAugust 19, 2010 at 7:37 AM

    Haha, I'd probably be trimming the papers more than ten minutes!!
    Simple or layered, your cards are always a perfection!

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  4. ShirleyAugust 19, 2010 at 7:38 AM

    Simple, but beautiful card!

    sfread171@hotmail.com

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  5. Dawn EastonAugust 19, 2010 at 7:41 AM

    Gorgeous CAS card, Amy! Love this new set!

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  6. Denise ~ Paper PonderingsAugust 19, 2010 at 7:45 AM

    This set is amazing...love the card you've created!

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  7. DanishaAugust 19, 2010 at 7:47 AM

    This is a departure from your normal style, but I like this too!

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  8. Margaret de WittAugust 19, 2010 at 7:49 AM

    Another gorgeous, clean, classy card. Very beautiful Amy.

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  9. daisydilly (vicki)August 19, 2010 at 7:51 AM

    As usual you have created a great looking card

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  10. SusanAugust 19, 2010 at 7:56 AM

    Really pretty. I can't wait to see what else you've done with this set.

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  11. LuanneAugust 19, 2010 at 8:19 AM

    This is so clean and fresh! That green button just pops! Totally love it!

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  12. WendyAugust 19, 2010 at 8:19 AM

    Oh wow!!!! You did super. Great choice of color!!!

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  13. DarlaAugust 19, 2010 at 8:21 AM

    Simple and beautiful, love it and the new set!

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  14. MirabelkaAugust 19, 2010 at 8:26 AM

    beautiful card! has a sort of spring feeling

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  15. BeverlyAugust 19, 2010 at 8:30 AM

    Beautiful card! I love the button treatment!

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  16. KanataNewfAugust 19, 2010 at 8:31 AM

    This is beautiful, I may just have to CASE this!

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  17. Mary (Happy Now)August 19, 2010 at 8:36 AM

    You rock the clean and simple too!

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  18. DetraAugust 19, 2010 at 8:44 AM

    Really pretty card. I love the simplicity. tfs.

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  19. Wendy August 19, 2010 at 8:46 AM

    So pretty! I love how you did the flowers on the background!

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  20. StampvanwinkleAugust 19, 2010 at 8:47 AM

    Simply elegant Amy. So pretty.

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  21. SianAugust 19, 2010 at 8:52 AM

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  22. SianAugust 19, 2010 at 8:57 AM

    Gorgeous card, love the simple design, it's very effective.

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  23. Katie CottonAugust 19, 2010 at 9:05 AM

    It IS clean and simple but still totally you! Love it!!

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  24. slbt17August 19, 2010 at 9:10 AM

    beautiful!
    love the colors.
    Sandra

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  25. Rachel BAugust 19, 2010 at 9:18 AM

    Wow, what a great card! I love all those flowers! I love that there is a open flower that can be used like this for a background or put on dp for a fun design!

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  26. TanyaAugust 19, 2010 at 9:21 AM

    Fantastic CAS card! Love that flower.Thanks!

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  27. Janet L.August 19, 2010 at 9:24 AM

    Such a pretty card. I love the big olive button to tie the colors together.

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  28. Crafty Math ChickAugust 19, 2010 at 9:26 AM

    A striking color combo and a lovely CAS card Amy. Like the layout you selected too.

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  29. Mary Anne PerlmutterAugust 19, 2010 at 9:27 AM

    Thank you! I am always looking for fast and simple cards. This is a great example.

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  30. Melisa HunterAugust 19, 2010 at 9:47 AM

    Gorgeous card! Your CAS cards are as beautiful as your layered and embellished ones!

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  31. KayAugust 19, 2010 at 9:49 AM

    Beautiful set from Verve and you once again did a great job on your simple card.

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  32. Marja SchAugust 19, 2010 at 9:49 AM

    Wow what a wonderful card. Gorgeous stamps. Hugs Marja

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  33. marilynwillauerAugust 19, 2010 at 9:52 AM

    Simple but beautiful card. Love the simplicity of it, but it brings beauty with it. The Verve sayings are just great!!!

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  34. PatAugust 19, 2010 at 9:54 AM

    Beautiful...who knew clean and simple could be so gorgeous? I love the way you stamped the flowers kind of making your own DP.

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  35. TannyPAugust 19, 2010 at 9:55 AM

    This is the most lovely CAS I've seen! Simple & elegant....love it!

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  36. Darlene GabrielAugust 19, 2010 at 10:05 AM

    Gorgeous CAS card. I can't wait to see the complete set.

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  37. Amy DAugust 19, 2010 at 10:12 AM

    I love the clean and simple look to the card. You always do a wonderful job with your cards!

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  38. Vera Yates (Ling)August 19, 2010 at 10:26 AM

    Amy, this card is beautiful! I simply love your style!

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  39. Jen PAugust 19, 2010 at 10:28 AM

    Love the CAS look! Love the colors too! :)

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  40. LorieAugust 19, 2010 at 10:34 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous! You need to step out of that box more often!

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  41. craftymom205August 19, 2010 at 10:35 AM

    Love the card. Very clean and simple.

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  42. PamAugust 19, 2010 at 10:42 AM

    Beautiful card. Love the clean look and the colors. Great design.

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  43. MaureenAugust 19, 2010 at 10:43 AM

    oh, clean and simple looks good on you...love the flowers in different colours :) Was it hard to hold off and not add to it? I can only imagine how long it takes to do a card with all you luscious details and styling...I strive to channel you :)

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  44. ClareAugust 19, 2010 at 11:02 AM

    I love your card! I don't know why I can't do something simple! I always add so much to a card. I'll have to try something like this! Thanks!

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  45. TinaAugust 19, 2010 at 11:08 AM

    Wowsa, what a beauty!

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  46. RavengirlAugust 19, 2010 at 11:15 AM

    Love that you did a clean and graphic style card! It's beautiful and these flowers totally lend themselves to the style!

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  47. MargaretAugust 19, 2010 at 11:16 AM

    i love love love clean and simple!

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  48. AnonymousAugust 19, 2010 at 11:43 AM

    OM Goodness Amy, this is so pretty!

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  49. MarisaAugust 19, 2010 at 11:49 AM

    Love all that white space!! Fabulous card :D

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  50. laurensmom22August 19, 2010 at 11:51 AM

    Amy, this simple card is stunning! I love how you used diferent inks and overlapped. Beautiful!

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  51. JessicaAugust 19, 2010 at 12:09 PM

    This is gorgeous Amy, even your clean and simple is beautiful!

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  52. Jen CuthbertsonAugust 19, 2010 at 12:31 PM

    So simple yet so gorgeous! I love it!

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  53. UnknownAugust 19, 2010 at 12:33 PM

    Fabulous CAS creation, Amy! Love that wonderful flower!!

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  54. readysetloveAugust 19, 2010 at 12:35 PM

    simple but incredibly elegant.

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  55. Tami - kwquilt@yahoo.comAugust 19, 2010 at 12:36 PM

    Beautiful card Amy! I agree that you've gone outside of your style. It just shows how versatile you can be with your cards.

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  56. Julee (Vervegirl)August 19, 2010 at 12:39 PM

    ACK! I love the way you think, Amy! This modern look is fantastic! BEAUTIFUL!

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  57. Basement StamperAugust 19, 2010 at 12:44 PM

    love the flower set! and the black against the colors you chose is gorgeous.

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  58. scrapsnsuch@gmail.comAugust 19, 2010 at 12:47 PM

    I am shocked because clean and simple is not your mantra. That being said, this is a beauty!

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  59. ellepauletteAugust 19, 2010 at 12:49 PM

    This is such a beauty of a card!! I love it!!

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  60. Jessie/knightroneAugust 19, 2010 at 12:53 PM

    This is gorgeous Amy!!

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  61. SillyfillyAugust 19, 2010 at 12:53 PM

    I love this card. I like just the outline of the flowers.

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  62. silviaAugust 19, 2010 at 1:32 PM

    Beautiful card!! LOVE the colors!!

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  63. JanineAugust 19, 2010 at 2:41 PM

    Very different but stylish.

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  64. Maya IsakssonAugust 19, 2010 at 3:02 PM

    The button makes it perfect! Really clean and cute :)

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  65. Giovana August 19, 2010 at 3:04 PM

    Very pretty and elegant.

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  66. Lillian ChildAugust 19, 2010 at 3:27 PM

    Love the fall color choices and to make it up so quick and easy with the beautiful stamp - awesome indeed!

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  67. KayAugust 19, 2010 at 4:03 PM

    Okay....for sure this is my all time favorite. I love this set. Beautiful job Amy!

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  68. Linda CarsonAugust 19, 2010 at 4:29 PM

    You do complex to clean & simple absolutely beautiful!

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  69. Lori CraigAugust 19, 2010 at 4:51 PM

    Just gorgeous, Amy!

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  70. Vickie ZAugust 19, 2010 at 4:53 PM

    It's a gorgeous CAS (but, I was suprised!!) Love the flowers for the background and only on one section of the card!!

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  71. Lynda BendenAugust 19, 2010 at 5:02 PM

    This is fantastic Amy! What beautiful colors and I just love the CAS layout!

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  72. Terri Trotter EarleyAugust 19, 2010 at 5:39 PM

    This is so cas for you! Love it.

    It's a good life!
    Terri E.

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  73. Mary BAugust 19, 2010 at 6:04 PM

    Amy, this card is so very different from your usual, but it is beautiful, too. Love the colors!

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  74. VeraAugust 19, 2010 at 6:15 PM

    I would never have recognized this as one of your cards, Amy, except that it is gorgeous, as is everything you create!

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  75. MarshaAugust 19, 2010 at 6:58 PM

    Love your card.

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  76. jan metcalfAugust 19, 2010 at 7:15 PM

    Enjoyed visiting your blog!

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  77. JackieAugust 19, 2010 at 7:22 PM

    Oh wow, this is so pretty! I love the outline look and how it goes to only the left side of the card....great job!

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  78. GailAugust 19, 2010 at 7:39 PM

    I love your color layering effect! so pretty

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  79. TracyAugust 19, 2010 at 8:01 PM

    Great card - love how simple and clean you kept it!

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  80. TinaHAugust 19, 2010 at 8:24 PM

    Love your card - love the new sets!

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  81. Jodi CollinsAugust 19, 2010 at 8:25 PM

    WOW Amy! This is STUNNING!

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  82. HeatherAugust 19, 2010 at 8:35 PM

    Wow, this card is great and even though you "stepped out of your box" anything more would have ruined it. So graphic--I love these flowers.

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  83. CreativeMishAugust 19, 2010 at 8:36 PM

    I love the clean and simple look of your card. The outline of the flowers in various colors is fabulous!

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  84. CrestajuneAugust 19, 2010 at 9:21 PM

    beautiful card! Love the flowers and the fonts. I think I NEED this one for sure!

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  85. Patty from FLAugust 19, 2010 at 9:34 PM

    I love clean and simple! Your card is very pretty.

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  86. Silke LedlowAugust 19, 2010 at 9:57 PM

    Amy, my sweet friend.... you really do magic with the VV images!!! All your sneak peek cards are amazing!!! And you do CAS so fabulously too!!! Hugs ~S~

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  87. GretchenAugust 19, 2010 at 10:02 PM

    Oh these colors are so good together and I love all of the white space! Hard to tell that you are out of you rcomfort zone- this is gorgeous!

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  88. Stephanie HassAugust 19, 2010 at 10:02 PM

    Beautifully done! I love the simplicity of it.

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  89. KristinaAugust 19, 2010 at 10:41 PM

    I had to do a double take to see whose blog I was on! lol

    I love your clean and simple take on this set. Those flowers looks so lovely cascading down the card!

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  90. Billie AAugust 19, 2010 at 10:46 PM

    Sweet love just the outline of the flowers in the different colors. Great look

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  91. CealAugust 19, 2010 at 10:57 PM

    so pretty! TFS

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  92. AnonymousAugust 19, 2010 at 11:13 PM

    You fulfilled my usage vision! Yeah! What gloriously simple elegance enhanced via ribbon, scalloped papercraft and variety inks! You go girl!
    mt23stamper

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  93. scrappingnanaAugust 19, 2010 at 11:20 PM

    Very nice card. Love this flower set and all the peeks. TFS

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  94. AnonymousAugust 19, 2010 at 11:39 PM

    Love this clean and simple card!

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  95. KBAugust 20, 2010 at 12:09 AM

    love it beautiful card

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  96. Barbie D.August 20, 2010 at 12:25 AM

    Beautiful, love the simple but classy card.

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  97. MarvA1ixAugust 20, 2010 at 12:36 AM

    Plain and simple, fresh and fabulous. This card is just my style. Can't wait to see the full set of stamps.

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  98. ReginaAugust 20, 2010 at 1:15 AM

    Ooh - I LOVE how that turned out -- what a creative, elegant, and CAS way to use those flowers.

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  99. Lea L.August 20, 2010 at 2:48 AM

    This is gorgeous! I love that floral stamped background!! Great card design too!

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  100. kim.momAugust 20, 2010 at 4:58 AM

    LOVE this card!!!

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  101. JillisgramAugust 20, 2010 at 6:16 AM

    Love that this card is so simple to make yet is so lovely.

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  102. jennifer mittenAugust 20, 2010 at 6:50 AM

    Great card! I love the way you placed those flowers.

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  103. KellyAugust 20, 2010 at 7:54 AM

    SUch a pretty "clean" card. I love the different colored flowers!

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  104. SusiAugust 20, 2010 at 7:56 AM

    That CAS card is sweet, I love the colours you used!

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  105. pammy joAugust 20, 2010 at 8:11 AM

    this was so not the card i expected to see from you and yet you do this style so well, too :) i love the simple flowers stamped for the background!

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  106. UnknownAugust 20, 2010 at 8:38 AM

    I love this CAS card..... really shows off that verve-y yumminess!

    Thank you so much for sharing!!!

    ~Ola
    okj83 at live dot com

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  107. NicoleAugust 20, 2010 at 9:37 AM

    What a cool approach. I like the open line look of the flower on the white.

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  108. CindyAugust 20, 2010 at 10:21 AM

    Wonderful simplicity with just a few colors.

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  109. Andrea EwenAugust 20, 2010 at 7:02 PM

    Great CAS card, Amy, sometimes these are just as hard as the super embellished ones!

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  110. annesatxAugust 20, 2010 at 10:51 PM

    I like the way you stamped the flower on this card -- I can do that!

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  111. SusieAugust 21, 2010 at 1:42 AM

    The thought which goes into your cards is evident in the design. Elegant, Stylish, Modern - beautifully done.

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  112. Bev J.August 21, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    I love it-great design and card.

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  113. TashaAugust 21, 2010 at 10:10 AM

    Love this stamp set, and what you did with it is gorgeous!

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  114. paula tracy williamsonAugust 24, 2010 at 12:48 PM

    I can only hope to have these ideas in my head some day. I swear, if it isn't colored, I am totally lost. I need to use this side of my brain, this is just gorjuss!

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  115. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2010 at 5:46 PM

    Awesome stamps! Thanks for sharing! Love the color combo! Lime green freak here!

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