Monday, November 16, 2009

Accessorize This!!

Hello & Here's to Another Fabulous Week in November!!  And another busy week too, hee hee---but rarely is there a week that isn't busy for any of us, right?!  I worked the entire day yesterday to catch up on my to-do list and got 99% of my stuff done so that's a load off of my shoulders.  I missed going out on a 70 degree day yesterday, but I did have my windows open & enjoyed it that way!  It's not often we get 70 degree weather in mid-November, especially after all the rain & cold we got from Ida--it was fabulous to see the sun again!



NewsBitz:

-Pink Cat Studio is releasing some mini-stamp kits that are "Winter Lily Themed" today--they are fun & super cute!  Go HERE to see them all!

-Another Etsy Store Spotlight--Today it's New Hampshire Woods Creations!  Not only does she make fabulous birch bark products, dried flower arrangements & other goodies for your home but the Simmering Potpourri is OUT of THIS WORLD GOOD! It smells super yummy and I had to order some of her lil' birch bark basket ornaments filled with rose hips too!

-Read to the end of this post to see how to win some YUMMY BLOG CANDY from me :o)

-I will continue to keep this up everyday, but I am having a Holiday Crafter's Open House on Saturday, December 5th from noon til' 5 pm (come for an hour or three, but drop by if you can) I will have my 10 (yes 10 this year) Xmas trees up, house decorated, mulled cider brewing & lots of sweets to eat along with lots of fun chatting & meeting other crafters from this area!  Just email me if you'd like to come so I can send ya directions & have a head count! (I live in Leesburg, VA right off of Rte. 7 in the Lansdowne on the Potomac neighborhood) Make it a trip for ya too--the Leesburg Outlets are 5 mins away, Dulles Towne Center Mall 10 mins away, Tyson's Corner Mall 25 mins away!! (and a big Joann's & Michaels too)

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"Accessories Make the Card" Blog Hop



So today the Magnolia-licious DT has a fun & fabulous BLOG HOP for you today called "Accessories Make the Card"!  This means that we ONLY used Magnolia Accessory stamps on our projects--NO Tildas, Edwins, Lg. Animals or Snowmen on our cards!  It's a great opportunity to use your accessory stamps as the main image & see how creative you can get with them.  Make sure and finish the hop at the Magnolia-licious Highlites Blog HERE to see how you can participate in the fun as well!

I chose to make 2 cards today, because after I made the first one & had such a good time--I decided to make a second, LOL!  I pulled out this fabulous "Watering Can" image to make a feminine card that can be used for a birthday, hello, thinking of you or thankyou!! (I couldn't find this on the Magnolia-licious site although it came from Diana, but I'm sure Diana can get it in if you ask nicely!)  I love this color combo together--so fresh & sunny!  The dp is by Stampin Up and the flowers are Prima--I added some pearls and some fabulous scroll punch-outs!  The border was done with a MS border punch and of course I added some stickles for sparkle (Copic colors used are E43,E42,E41,E40 and Y38,Y32 and G99,G94,G20)



After making a feminine card I decided to go ahead and forge thru making a masculine birthday card, which I hadn't done in AGES!  But I thought this image "Row of Trees" made a fabulous image for a guy card--simple & elegant.  I pulled out more SU dp in pinstripes and distressed it with my Tonic Distress Tool and then inked all the edges.  I kept the card simple since it's for a guy but used lots of texture like the CB embossing "argyle" folder and ragged twill ribbon!  Diamond glaze on the copic colored trees make them pop--sentiment is by PTI's "Everyday Classics"!  Perfect for any man in your life I think--whaddya think? This fun birthday card also qualifies for the "Just Us Girls" Challenge this week--dry embossing & a birthday theme-yay!!

Now if you came to my blog from Jacque then your next stop on the hop is the fabulous Kerry!!  And make sure to visit the Magnolia-licious Highlites Blog as well when you're all finished up!

And if you leave a comment on this post, I'll be picking a random commenter that WILL WIN SOME Delish BLOG CANDY (a lil' this & that of my favorite things like charms, buttons, ribbons, paper & a stamp or two)!!  You have until Friday, Nov.20th to do so!! FUN, FUN all around!!


190 comments:

  1. Wow Suzanne this is the first time I have visited your blog but I love the cards you have created... especially the watering can. Thank you for the chance of winning your candy through the blog hop xx Clare x

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  2. What lovely cards these are. The effect of just using accessory stamps is great. Love the dp you have used and your colouring is great.

    Jayne xx

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  3. As always, your cards are gorgeous! I personally really liked the watering can - such pretty colors! Thanks for the chance to win :)

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  4. Hi Suzanne, I really like the theme for the blog hop, we really need to make the most of our images and this is a great way of doing that. Love the watering can, especially the colours you've used.

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  5. Love both cards, both are 'happy' cards with the color combo.
    TFS

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  6. Hi Suzanne, lovely cards, just love those flowers, gorgeous colouring. Didn't get chance to visit early but so love those Golden Oldies, fantastic job, take careX:)

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  7. I just discovered your blog today and it's very inspirational... love the cards... especially the one with the watering can... beautiful colourway...
    Thanks for the chance to win too.
    Hugs
    Kim

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  8. Both cards are beautiful! Great layout and use of the punch and swirls on the watering can card. So springy looking!

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  9. Stunning cards love the watering can image, beautiful papers. Christine x

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  10. 2 stunning cards,they are both beautiful,thankyou for the chance of winning some candy,i hope you crafty day goes well and you have loads of fun with your fellow crafters
    love n hugs
    liza
    xox

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  11. Love both cards you made! Masculine cards are so hard to do! Oh yea, and Amen to the sun!! I, too, live in Virginia and was beginning to wonder if we would ever see it again!!

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  12. Both cards today are fabulous...as always! I think it's great to see accessories become the focal image.

    Thanks for the chance to win some candy!

    Melanie

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  13. Happy Monday! These are just fabulous cards!

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  14. I never thought of just using accessories to make cards. Great idea and great cards. God bless!
    Peggy Allen

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  15. Love both cards! they are each unique and special! The colors are so fresh and the coloring is fabulous!
    Way to go on the masculine card!

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  16. As always, your creations are beautiful! Like seeing a card for guys once in a while. Thanks for the chance to win blog candy!

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  17. Hi Suzanne, love both your cards. The watering can card is so bright and cheerful - love the yellow and green combo and your card with the trees is also lovely. You make it look so easy.. Beautiful cards! hugs, Angela

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  18. Suzanne, these are both so adorable, I love them, the coloring is just amazing, wish I could grow up to be like you!

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  19. Beautiful cards Suzanne! Thanks for sharing both of them!

    hugs
    Mary

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  20. Hi, Suzanne - Wish I live in VA to stop and see all your Christmas trees! As usual, you're always thinking outside the box - what a wonderful idea to just use the extras! Thanks!

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  21. Love your cards Suzanne, what a great idea to use only acceccories!

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  22. Beautiful cards!! I have them bookmarked for inspiration as I have been remiss in using flowers lately and sure could use some more masculine cards!!

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  23. Your ideas and work is so beautiful - thanks for a chance to win.

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  24. You rocked this challenge Suzanne!! LOVE the springy feeling of both cards!! Especially since it's getting cold outside!

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  25. I obviously don't get out enough lol. Hadn't realised there where so many beautiful accessory stamps. This card is stunning!
    Pinky

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  26. Gorgeous cards, love the way you've coloured the trees.
    Sian
    x

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  27. your cards are gorgeous! I personally really liked the watering can - such pretty colors! Thanks for the chance to win :)
    by by tanja

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  28. What wonderful cards. It's always hard to make a masculine card. I have a hard time at it myself.

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  29. A delightful pair, Suzanne and beautifully colored. The row of trees is gorgeous, simple and just perfect for that guy in your life. While the watering can is excellent for a gal - I can envision her kneeling in the garden with straw hat and gloves working away on her flowers. Beautiful set. Thanks for an oportunity to win some candy...

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  30. With all the holidays cards going around this time of year, it was so refreshing to see a watercan/spring card - and a darling one at that - just love the flowers and swirls. Thanks for sharing!!

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  31. Super, super cards!
    I have that watering can and have never used it on it's own, I'll have to give it a try!
    And those trees are the perfect fit for manly card.
    Wonderful work!

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  32. Beautiful cards. I sure wish I lived by you so you could teach me how to use those copics. Your projects are always beautiful. I love everything you do. Thank you for sharing so much with us.

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  33. Suzanne, Both of your cards are amazing, it is wonderful to see you can make fabulous cards with these fabulous accessory stamps. Thanks for the inspiration. Hugs Jodie from Oz

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  34. The use of accessory stamps as a main image is great. I can't wait to pull out a few non-people/non-animal stamps to create with today. Thanks!

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  35. Very pretty cards and love the watercan one so bright and lovely. Love the swirls. Thanks for a chance to win your blog candy.

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  36. LOVE the watering can card, Suzanne! The colors are so delicious! Your masculine card is great too. I have such a hard time holding back on those. I really love your use of twill!! Both are fabulous! hugs!

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  37. Great cards, thanks for sharing. You always do such an amazing job.

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  38. What a great idea for cards. I love both of yours. The watering can is perfect with the flowers you added and the masculine card is beautiful! Awesome job on this theme. hugz, Mary

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  39. Gorgeous cards - love how you colored the watering can!

    Thanks for the chance to win some blog candy, too!

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  40. A pair of cool cards. Love the watering can makes me think of warm weather. Such a bright and cheerful card. Men are so hard to make cards for but awesome job here.

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  41. Oh wowzer!! So so gorgeous!! I love that watering can and your gorgeous coloring!! So pretty!! I'm hopping on....

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  42. Oh How BEAUTIFUL! OK, SO I JUST accepted that it was almost winter ... and now you have me longing for Spring :o). These colors are perfect. have a beautiful day.

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  43. Beautiful cards! I love that watering can. What a great image!

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  44. This is so beautiful, now I want this stamp. I love your work and look forward to seeing what you will do next.

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  45. These cards are both Gorgeous!!..Using only accesory stamps is a Wonderful idea!!...Hugs, Ila

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  46. It's heartwarming to see the summer on your card. Here is the snow that awaits us in the trip .. brrrr. Superb! Bravo!
    Hugs, Loraine

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  47. What a beautiful springy card! Gorgeous!
    Blessings!
    ~H

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  48. I love these cards. I have this tree stamp and love how you've used it. It gives me inspiration for how to use it in a new way!
    x

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  49. Cute cards....love the watering can and the color combination. LindaC

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  50. Love these cards, I have only recently got my first 2 magnolia stamps but these stamps look so much fun I can't wait till I've saved some more pennies to buy more thanks Julye

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  51. This is such fun lol & your cards are gorgeous Suzanne :)

    Hugs
    Tracey
    x

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  52. Love your cards. That color combo is yummy!

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  53. Suzanne, Love your cards. Thanks for doing a masculine one I have such a hard time with those - yours has given me inspiration. Nancy

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  54. The cards look great - I think I would find it quite a hard challenge - particularly like the watering can one - and all the pearls!
    Rx

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  55. I love the cards! Thanks for the giveaway

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  56. Who needs Tilda?? OK, I really do, but your cards show how cute the accessories are all on their own. Love the watering can and the trees are stunning with your perfect shading. Cute cards!!

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  57. Love the "Watering Can" card! The masculine birthday card is great. I would love to see you show some more masculine birthday cards. They always seem to be more difficult to create.

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  58. Hi Suzanne,As always your cards are great.I have learned so much fron you.Thank You for a chance to win some nice candy.
    Linda W.
    ljunewall@hotmail.com

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  59. I love both of the cards!!!And way to go with the masculine card. I am so loving your new blog image.
    Keep up the inspiring work.

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  60. Love your cards, try to check your blog every week to get some inspiration!

    Baci Patricia

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  61. Luv your cards and I have the watering can also, need to use it more.
    Wish I lived close enough to take a copic class from you.

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  62. Love that elegant look!!!! It really pops! Thanks for the chance to win.
    Jan Castle

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  63. Opps...second comment...somehow the first showing: red and white in color, with gold heat embossed square, on white CB embossed dots...so I left my comment (above)...then when I scrolled back up to take another look, it was G-O-N-E???? Anyway, the cards that 'remain' are cute, but that red and white was a WOW!
    Jan Castle

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  64. Love the watering can card! Thanks for the opportunity to win lovely candy!

    Lauren

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  65. Gorgeous cards!! I particularly love the watering can. Stampin Up really has the best dp.

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  66. Wonderful cards as always! I love that first one!

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  67. I just wanted to say that your blog is one of my favorites! I love your designs, ideas and sense of humor!

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  68. Love your cards, Suzanne--I love how you colored the watering can--amazing and love your DP and accessories. I need to learn how to distress, too! Beautiful!

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  69. Very cute cards, and as always incredible coloring!
    hugs,
    Gini

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  70. Oh both cards are great but I LOVE the masculine card. Thanks for sharing these with us.

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  71. Gorgeous cards Suzanne - I love the layout you've used for the Watering Can one - and those colours are delish!

    Your trees look fab with the gloss too - fab card.

    I so wish I could come to your 'open-day' but South Wales in the UK is a little too far I think :0

    Great blog - will be back!

    Carol x

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  72. What adorable cards? Who knew you didn't need the adorable Magnolias to make the card. Very nicely done.

    Denise Hl

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  73. How clever you are to make two such great cards. I couldn't think how you could make a card with just an accessory stamp but your cards illustrate perfectly how to do so.

    Kat x

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  74. I also love the watering can card. I like the trees, but think maybe a little shadow on the ground would make it even better.
    Linda in PA

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  75. Fabulous cards Suzanne. I love all the primas on the first one.

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  76. Suzanne, I just love, love, love your card with this watering can. It gives the feeling of serenity in a garden! Your layout and pretty flowers just brightens the card...perfect! I've always admired how you color your images because you give them so much depth! Hugs, Cami

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  77. Hi Suzanne. I love the cards. I always struggle to make masculine cards and gifts. As always your work inspires me. I always want to run out and buy the stamps and products that I see you use!

    Debbie Mercer

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  78. Gorgeous cards!! I love the colors of both cards :)
    Hugs
    Hazel

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  79. It's always great treat of eyes looking at your creations. These are so refreshing. You did a good showing on these wonderful stamps.
    Hugs,
    Cabio

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  80. It's always great treat of eyes looking at your creations. These are so refreshing. You did a good showing on these wonderful stamps.
    Hugs,
    Cabio

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  81. Your cards are lovely very beautiful coloring, truly an inspiration!

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  82. You know how I love to stop by and see what you have on your blogs as well as the daily blogs. I am one of your number one fans !! Thanks for all your help and tutorials! Carol M in TX /carolswingster77@aol.com

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  83. Absolutely AMAZING creations hun! I love them both to pieces! I'm taking a quick break from my homework to take the fun blog hop! :) Shhhh don't tell hubby I am not studying! hee hee!
    BIG HUGS~ Kim

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  84. Hi Suzanne, What wonderful cards you have made. Amazing work as always..
    big hugs, janny

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  85. Hi Sue,
    gorgeous card you made, both of them! I can`t say which one I like most..that is impossible!!
    I love both of them!!
    Hugs & Kisses
    Vivi

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  86. Hi Suzanne!
    Oh I love both cards! The watering can is so pretty - I have always loved it. Your flowers and pearls make it very special. I love how the 'male' card just pops off the page the way you coloured the trees and the paper you used. Very lovely cards :o)
    Hugs, Candy

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  87. Fabulous artwork! It's fun to see a hop w/only accessories.

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  88. Hadn't visited your blog in awhile and I love how you redid the blog. I love the cards. Wonderful job!

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  89. This is actually my first visit, and I cannot even tell you how I got here! *smile* I'm so glad I'm here...I already am enjoying your creations and you have inspired me by your work! Thanks for the chance to win some candy!
    Jen in AZ

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  90. I loved what you have done with the accessories stamps! I especially love the manly card! Great job!

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  91. Your use of copics is so inspiring, hope mine can look like that one of these days. Your tutorials are very helpful too. thanks

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  92. These are both fabulous cards! It's great to see accent stamps used as the main focus. And I love the totally different looks!
    ~Lacey

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  93. I love your watering can card - so cute!

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  94. I really enjoy your blog Suzanne. The cards are wonderful. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  95. I love your projects, especially that sweet watering can. Just darling.

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  96. It's always so fun seeing what new creation you will come up with! I love all you cards and totally enjoy following you blog!

    Congratulations on having such a creative heart and soul!

    Hugs,
    Lisa

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  97. Your cards are wonderful! I am so
    grateful that you include the Copic
    colors you use for your images.
    Also, love the fun news you offer.
    I must admit I usually find myself
    making purchases from your leads:-)

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  98. Everything you make is adorable, and I love your willingness to share both your techniques and your pictures. I've learned so much about how to use my copics from your great videos!

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  99. You can tell by your cards that it was 70° and sunny...they are almost springy!

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  100. I love your Copic coloring. I wish I lived close enough to take a class from you. Keep up the wonderful blog!!

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  101. I like all the special touches on your masculine card.

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  102. Beautiful cards Suzanne! Funny how we don't use our accessory stamps solo very often but you've done a fabulous job!

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  103. Beautiful cards Suzanne! Funny how we don't use our accessory stamps solo very often but you've done a fabulous job!

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  104. What lovely cards! What a great idea for a hop - we all should pull out our accessory stamps more often.

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  105. What lovely cards! What a great idea for a hop - we all should pull out our accessory stamps more often.

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  106. Great cards! The masculine cards with the trees is amazing. I love the watering can, too!

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  107. You did a fab job showcasing these accessory stamps! The watering can is just so pretty and I love how you colored the trees on the masculine card.

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  108. FUN all around... you can say that again!! I really look forward every time to your new artwork! You're so amazingly talented!!
    Thanks for a chance to win such yummie blog candy. Hugs!

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  109. What great cards. The watering can is so springy. The colors are great and so is the accessoring. New word. The guy card is just right - not too much not too little. They can be so hard and you nailed it.

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  110. OH my! took me forever to get to the bottom of this post, lol! BEAUTIFUL job on these cards Suzanne! Thanks SO much for playing along at the JUGS challenge this week -- hope you'll be back again this Saturday!!

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  111. What an awesome idea to use the acc. stamps! I must try this. Your cards are gorgeous, as usual! I'm hoping to pick up some of your talent by osmosis! LOL

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  112. Your watering can card is just beautiful!! Your talent is amazing!!!
    Teri (M&KGrandma)

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  113. Both your Cards are beautiful what a sweet idea to make the accessories the focal point of the cards
    You've done a beautiful job :)
    thanks for the chance
    Nikki

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  114. I love the watering can card, especially the colors!! I can't wait to give it a try.
    thanks!

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  115. What great cards! Love your blog and the ideas you come up with. Thanks so much for sharing!

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  116. As always the cards are just GREAT. I hope Santa is reading maybe he would put one of your great cards in the mail for me to receive oh boy would I be over the moon

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  117. Love your projects and your site! Especially love the new look ;)
    thanks for the chance to win some blog candy :)

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  118. Love your cards Suzanne! They are just gorgeous!! xx

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  119. Great cards Suzanne!! I love your coloring!!! always so beautiful!!

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  120. Great cards!!Love your coloring!! :-)Thanks for the chance to win.

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  121. Your cards are very sweet, what a great challenge to use nothing but accesoires! You did great with it.
    Thank you for a chance to win blogcandy!

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  122. I love your cards, you do amazing work. I also love to read your daily posts. Keep up the great work.

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  123. Great cards Suzanne. Thanks for sharing.

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  124. Hi Suzanne, I love this card and the flowers are just beautiful with it. I wish I lived in your neck of the woods..lol...I would love to come over and play and see your wonderful house all decorated for the holidays...I am sure it is just fab!!! Have a great day, Lisa g

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  125. wow suzanne, great cards, thanks so much for the chance to win some yummy goodies

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  126. I love BORING too ...and I love your creations, your blog, and the chance to win some candy..... who doesn't love the prizes.... thanks for the opportunity...

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  127. OMGosh both cards are so gorgeous & I luv the colors!

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  128. I never get tired of seeing your cretions. I love this challenge, and will have to try out an accessory card of my own. Thanks for the inspiration!
    Pat M

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  129. What beautiful creations! Thank you for all the inspiration you've given me over the year!
    Hugs,
    Barb S.

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  130. Suzanne,I just love your designs!
    I visit your blog every day hoping that some of your talent will rub off on me :)

    Thanks for sharing with us.

    Kim

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  131. Love the look of those cards. What great colors to brighten the day!

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  132. Hi Suzanne this is my 1st visit to your fab blog which is full of wonderful creations and inspiration.
    Trish (-:

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  133. Oh my what gorgeous cards i love the watering can one what a great card for a gardener.
    Trish (-:

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  134. These cards are lovely!
    What a great blog hop! Thank for the chance to win your candy

    Hugs
    Xxx

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  135. Suzanne, you are such an inspiration to me! These cards are lovely and as usual, your copic skills blow me away! TFS!

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  136. Sandra, love these cards...Hey, I love all your cards! Teehee!! I'm with you on the watering can card...Love the fresh look of the color combo!!!

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  137. I really love those cards. so plain and simple - and so effective. like your post today - and i could not agree more!! i also used to be "exciting" and now i am SO BORING - and it is the most EXCITING time of my life!! DITTO on that comment. i know what i have in my husband, i love my job, i LOVE my hobby, and life is good - God is good!!

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  138. What beautiful cards you've made! I especially like the coloring on the watering can!
    Cara

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  139. Beautiful cards. I love the watering can card! thanks for a chance to win.

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  140. I love the cards! Thanks you sooo much for the chance to win some candy!!!

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  141. Hey Suzanne, I have always loved your cards. I have been dropping by for awhile now and I'm so impressed with your cards and crafting projects. I love the look of your images with the copic markers. Maybe one day I will join you in one of your classes. I live in Arlington, VA so I really close and attend a class. Thanks for the opportunity to win. Thanks so much, Friday

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  142. I'm having fun hoppin around, lovely cards. Thanks for sharing and thanks for the chance to win some candy.

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  143. Suzanne, love you blog site. I love your cards and wish I lived closer to be able to take some copic classes from you. As a beginner at card making thanks for the chance to win some candy.

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  144. Love these cards; such wonderful colors. When I grow weary of the NH White Mtns.' snow this winter, I will come back here for a reminder of Spring to come. Thank you for such exemplary artistry and inspiration.

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  145. As always your work is flawless. No matter what you touch it turns out perfect!!!! Please tell me what punch the swirls are from?? I love it. Thanks,
    Ky from KymKreates

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  146. I would love some awesome candy! I will be leaving town on the 20th so If I get picked please do not give up on me answering, I will be back on the 30th!

    Thanks for the chance!

    Denise Wells
    mamascollections@aol.com

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  147. just discovered your blog through magnolia's blog hop. so inspiring. hope i get picked!!!

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  148. Love your cards, wonderful as usual:) Thanks for the opportunity to get some blog candy!

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  149. Wow, so many comments. I just wanted to give you a huge THANKS! I have bought my first lot of copics and love them thanks to your suggestions for beginners. Needless to say I now need more. Thanks also for taking the time for your tutorials. This makes it so much easier to learn how to blend and which colours to use. Just love them. So...THANKS!!
    Kylie xo

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  150. Oh goodness! I am always so tickled with your cards!!! Thank you for inspiring me.

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  151. I'm in the same boat as Kylie. After watching your YouTube Copic videos I have become addicted! I started by ordering 32 markers and had to order 19 more the next week! I love them! It is going to take lots of practice to get anywhere near as talented as you but I'm going to give it my best shot!

    I look forward to getting ScrapBitz each day to see what wonderful creations are in it! I love the watering can stamp. The butterfly on the handle is adorable! The masculine card is very nice. I love the coloring on the row of trees.

    Thank you for sharing your amazing gift of crafting!

    Tana

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  152. Great masculine card idea with the trees. I always need new inspiration when it comes to guys who don't have sports, hunting, fishing, or any other easy hobby to stamp for. Who doesn't like trees? Thanks!

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  153. Oooh oooh oooh - WHERE can I get that watering can image?>!>?! I LOVE it - am doing a bridal shower for my DD and the theme is "Garden party" and all the decorations are watering cans - this would be perfect for the invite - LOVE to know where it came from - meanwhile - GREAT job with both cards and the JUGS challenge! Thanks SO MUCH for playing along with Just Us Girls. Hope to see you again on Saturday for our next challenge!

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  154. Beautiful cards!! I like the layouts, the embossing, and embellishments of flowers that you used on your cards. Thanks for a chance to win some blog candy.

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  155. Suzanne,
    I just love the white card, never thought of doing something like that but your right it really is elegant.
    God Bless,
    Jeanine
    www.blstamper.blogspot.com

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  156. Great idea of using those accessory stamps. They can stand alone and look great by themselves. Great job as usual with your cards and great inspiration.

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  157. BOTH cards are beautiful! I like the vintagey look of the Birthday card. The argyle dry embossing looks awesome! Thank you for playing with Just Us Girls - I hope you return Saturday for an all new color challenge!

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  158. HI
    I LOVE YOUR WONDERFULL CARDS .
    THEY ARE SO PRETTY .YOU ALWAYS
    MAKE WONDERFULL CARDS .THANK YOU
    FOR THE CANDY BLOG .I WOULD LOVE TO WIN YOUR WONDERFULL CANDY BLOG .
    THANK YOU FOR HAVEING HERE IN YOUR BLOG .I ALWAY ENJOY IT .
    HUGS SANDY.O
    littlelou49@aol.com

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  159. Suzanne, your art is amazing. I look forward to my eamil each night that tells me Scrap Bitz has posted. It always puts a big smile on my face. I am never disappointed! Thank you for the constant inspiration!

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  160. eveything on here isb fantastic, thanks for sharing a blog prize with all of us.your blog is great.

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  161. As a newbie user of copics I just found your turorials on you tube and they are fantastic and of course I had to come along to see your amazing work here too. Thanks for taking the time to make the tutorials. Caroline in Ireland x

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  162. Suzanne this blog hop was a wonderful idea and I love the cards that you have made! Your work is alway top notch!
    Hugs,
    Nancy

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  163. I just love your cards - as always! I really like how you put some of your flowers through the cuttlebug in the embossing folders! I need to remember that trick!

    I love Magnolias too. I just wish I had enough time to participate in ALL their challenges. :)

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  164. Lisa Zurek lczurek@comcast.netNovember 18, 2009 at 7:47 AM

    Suzanne...you rock!

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  165. Who would have thought? Creating a card using an accessory for the focal point...Love them , especially the watering can! Beautiful, as is your norm! I just love your style!

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  166. Count me in!

    abackman66 at hotmail.com

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  167. Really like them both but love the trees - it is such a great idea for a mans birthday as you said. Of course I can't think of one of my relatives that wouldn't love that watering can in their mailbox! Great ideas thanks so much.

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  168. Hi Suzanne! Beautiful cards like always you do such an awesome job with the copics! Thanks for the chance to win some blog candy!

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  169. Gorgeous Cards. I love the look of your card with the Trees. It just feels so peaceful.

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  170. You inspire me with all your ideas. I love to see cards this time of year that are not holiday cards! Thanks for sharing these great ideas.

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  171. Love, love, love your new blog design (okay, it is a few weeks old now) but I think it is just gorgeous and so you - from what I can tell!
    10 trees- that sounds like one of my really close friends. Please post pictures for those of us that can't make it out to VA!
    Thanks!

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  172. As always love it all!!!Your a great artist ,And love to see what you come up with.Thank you for the chance to win Hugs Sarah K

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  173. this not fair, you have no idea how much I would love to come... I'm a follower and I love all your cards, these are kind so refreshing and the color are wonderful. Good luck with your party. I live in Wisconsin just a little far.

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  174. Love- love- love the cards. Your cards inspire me each time I sit down to play with paper....little sparkly here, little color there... Super jealous of your talent. But I'm grateful you share!!!

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  175. Wonderful cards!! As always your coloring is so outstanding. Thanks for a chance to win your blog candy...

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  176. both of these are FABULOUS! Never thought to use just accessories! Great job! xxD

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  177. Suzanne...I love looking at your creations on your blog. Thank you for taking the time to explain what colors you use. It definitely helps my attempts at using the copic markers.

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  178. Had to throw my hat in for the candy! What a nice offer!

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  179. I love all your creations and follow your blog religiously. I might even scraplift (cardlift?) a few ideas from you. And I love love love Magnolia stamps which are very hard to find around here. Thanks for the inspiration!! :)

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  180. Beautiful cards! They would be perfect for a spring or summer birthday. Thanks for sharing.

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  181. Beautiful cards, love the brightness on the first and the soft look with the second one. I look forward each day to your post so I can admire your creations.
    Thanks for sharing

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  182. I love your blog hop cards! This seemed like such a hard challenge, but I've seen so many cute cards made with just Magnolia accessories. (The watering can has been a popular stamp to use.)

    Boy, would I love to win some stuff from YOUR stash! :)

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  183. Hi Suzanne,

    your cards are gorgeous as always, love the colors!!
    Thanks for the chance to win!

    Hugs,
    Jolita.

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  184. Just found your adorable blog via Helen (you are one of her favorites!) now I know why!! I'm too late for your blog candy but just wanted to say your cards are SWEET!

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  185. Gorgeous cards! Greetings from Belgium, Annelies

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I appreciate all your lovely comments and taking the time to stop by! hugz,Suzanne

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