Saturday, August 13, 2016

concord & 9th birthday bash blog hop and GIVEAWAY


I am soooo excited to be celebrating the one year birthday of concord and 9th with Angie and Greg...thank you so much Angie and Greg for the invite! They are so graciously giving away a $20 concord and 9th gift voucher to one random person on my blog today. 

It is no secret I luv b&w stripes, I have used the amazing stripe builder set for the bottom section of this card.....FAB! I two step stamped the flowers and added a few sequins and I am luvin the little polka splatter that is included in the brushed blossom set.

Please comment and tell me what you would get with the gift voucher if you are the winner. You have until Thursday August 18 at 5:00 PM EST to comment. 

Go to the Conord & 9th blog hop list and to get all the details.



I have paste embossed to the left of the flower and then stamped the flower using tim holtz distressed inks that have been spritzed with water. I few tiny gemtones in the center of the flower for some shine. And, of course b&w tiny washi tape down the side and some twine....FUN! I have used the cas(e) this sketch/cts185 for this card.

Below are pictures and links to the stamp sets I have used for my cards today. Here are the links to some of my favorite cards using concord and 9th stamps; with sympathy, I miss you, be amazing, thank you, and a gift for you.

118 comments:

  1. Love, love, love the simplicity of your card. It's exactly what I always hope to arrive at and never seem to get there, lol! The bit of yellow with the washi tape is genius (am I gushing too much?). Anyway, what would I get if I win...let's see, I've just ordered a bunch of stuff from them, so I think I'd get any of their flower stamps. I really like the one you chose, so maybe that one. or the Floral and Flutter bundle, or the Flourish set. Or maybe...gosh choosing is too hard!

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  2. These are such pretty cards! I love the softness of them and the great texture that you add!

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  3. Both cards are delightful! Love the color combos and the textures! Next n my wish list is Super Cool!

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  4. Beautiful cards, Teresa...swooning over the gorgeous flowers, paired with the eye-catching strips! If I were a lucky winner, the Give Thanks bundle, along with the Thanks die, would be heading my way. LOVE C&9 products! Congratulations on being part of this incredible celebration!
    ~carol

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  5. Wonderful cards! I love the soft colors. I would probably buy Brushed Blossoms if I could pick just one, just to have that great spatter stamp!!

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  6. Your cards are so pretty. I, too, love a b&w stripe. Makes a card go to the "elegance" level. I have my eye on "Birdie Banners" if I should win the gc. I'm a birdie lover! :-)

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  7. The Layers of Love Bundle would be my choice.
    I like that you can change the sentiment.
    Love the two-step stamping on your first card.
    I've been using that technique and love it.
    Looks great. the second card is wonderful
    too. Haven't done much with paste yet.
    thanks for sharing.

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  8. Awesome cards! I like the stripes in your designs! I'm loving the Sophisticated Script stamp sets.

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  9. Love the simplicity if your cards. I would use the gift voucher for the Stripe Builder set. Very versatile and classic.

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  10. Can't believe I am the first to comment. I have been watching for the post. Lol! If I won I would probably get the Stripe Builder since I've. Seen it used today. Love it!

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  11. Awesome cards!!! I love the softness you created in both!

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  12. Gorgeous cards! I love the beautiful flower and stripes on the first card, and the lovely flower and texture on the second one! I just got the Wildflower set, and I think I would use a gift certificate to get the Brushed Blossom set!

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  13. Gorgeous card! I love the stamps you used, but I'm thinking I would buy the Hugs set because I love that cute bear.

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  14. I think both of your cards are so beautiful, I am a lover of the b&w stripes as well! If I won the voucher I would get the Thanks die, the Layers of Love die and the You're enough stamp set... so I'd have to pitch in too but thats ok, I have quite a few of Concord & 9th products and I think they are excellent!

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  15. Pretty card. I like the Thinking of You dies.

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  16. Thank you for the beautiful card. It inspired me to order the two script stamps.

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  17. Thanks, Teresa, for the great cards. I love the Sophisticated Script stamps! What a great idea! Thanks so much for sharing with us and for participating in this great hop and giveaway.

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  18. These are such beautiful cards Teresa! I love C&9th stamps and I think I'd buy the stripe builder set next.

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  19. Love the first card especially. It's so classy.

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  20. Oh my... Such lovely cards!! Now I really need this stripes builder stamp. It's so versatile! Not just for a background! Absolutely love how you played with it. And those black polka splatters..look so organic! Oh Gosh I need all these stamps!

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  21. Your cards are lovely! I especially love how you added the paste to the left of the flower to add texture.

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  22. Gorgeous cards,
    loving the embossing
    and the stamping. I
    would get the awesome
    TAKE A BOUGH DIE set!
    Carla from Utah

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  23. Love this pretty card! I would love to have ANY of their flower stamps, since I have nothing from this company as yet. Maybe I can rectify that situation soon. Love what I've seen of their products.

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  24. Fantastic cards. Love flowers so I'd buy all layered flowers. Thank you for sharing and being part of the blog hop giveaway.

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  25. Your cards are so pretty!! Love them and Concord & 9th:)

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  26. Oh I love the embossing paste!! Great texture!!

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  28. LOVE these cards; I love the stripes too. What would I do? Agonize -lol! So much to love; how to decide. I think that I would buy a floral set (but, which one?) and use the GC to buy the stripes set.

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  29. Love your cards & how you combined stamps which C & 9th does so well. Stripe Builder is next on my wish list!

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  30. Your cards are always lovely. I too would like the stripe builder set and the brushed blossoms stamps.

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  31. Both cards are really sweet, Teresa, but I'm really into splattered bug's, so I'd pick that stamp set. Your colors are so beautiful on that card and I love the layout!

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  32. Your cards are beautiful, Teresa! I have the stripes set in my wish list.

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  33. Yes, I have a stripe issue, myself and it looks fabulous on your 1st card. And oh my, look at that awesome texture on your 2nd card. Terrific backdrop to showcase your beautiful flower.

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  34. Oh, how I love how you've used the stripe builder set on these fabulous cards! I've had my on the the Beautiful Bundle, Bouquet Die, and Sweet &Cool Bundle for a while.

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  35. Two beautiful cards, the touches of the black and white is absolutely perfect! Happy Birthday C&9!

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  36. Both cards are gorgeous!! I just got my Concord & 9th stamps today (I ordered the day the new release went live.) Can't wait to use them!

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  37. What lovely cards---I am especially drawn to the layered stamping on the first chard. Enjoyed Lydia Fiedler's video with the folks from Concord and Ninth. It was fun hearing their story and looking at the fun products. I have a Concord and Ninth wish list started, and I love the script alphabet!

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  38. Beautiful cards. Love the pretty flower on the textured background.

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  39. I do not have any Concord and 9th stamps, so it is hard to decide! They all look wonderful!

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  40. What elegantly beautiful cards, Teresa. Absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for joining us at CAS(E) This Sketch!

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  41. These are beautiful!!
    I've been eyeing many things in the store...though, I would probably get the Give Thanks or You're My Person set.

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  42. I would have to pick up the Take a Bough die set. Thanks for sharing your beautiful cards!

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  43. Both are fabulous cards and I can't even pick a favorite. Love them both. I would get the bundle of Sophisticated Script if I win the gift voucher. I've fallen in love with those beautiful letters. Thanks for sharing your creativity and Happy 1st Birthday Concord and 9th!

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  44. Lovely cards; I especially like the color combo you used on the first card--just gorgeous! I'd get the sophisticated script bundle of stamps--such a fabulous font.

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  45. Love your cards and I would get the hugs die.

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  46. Gorgeous card with the details you added - I especially love the embossing paste addition on the left side of the panel. It adds so much interest to the card.

    If I won a GC to Concord & 9th, I would get the Barnwood background stamp and Sophisticated Script Uppercase.

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  47. Hi Teresa ~ Your card is incredibly lovely. I enjoy using embossing paste as well; it just gives the card that something special, you know? Your flower is absolutely wonderful with the use of Distress Inks (I'm a TOTAL D.I. Junkie!!). I placed a large order last night (shhhh.....don't tell my hubby!!) but didn't finish my wish list! I'd love to get a floral set (or two or three or more!) of stamps next. I HAD to get the Take a Bough Bundle because when I finally saw it last year it was sold out! Thanks for sharing your charming, charming card and I hope you're having a wonderful weekend. ~HUGS~

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  48. Your card is lovely! I'd get the barn wood background.

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  49. Love your pretty cards ! The Wildflower set looks super - would probably start with that !

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  50. Love, love love your cards! I would get the scripty letters!

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  51. Beautiful cards! Love the soft colors and the texture. There are so many tempting sets at Concord & 9th and I definitely want the Brushed Blossoms and the new Give Thanks!

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  52. Beautiful cards! Love the soft colors and the texture. There are so many tempting sets at Concord & 9th and I definitely want the Brushed Blossoms and the new Give Thanks!

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  53. Amazing work. Both cards are exceptionally beautiful. I love the color combinations, the soft florals, the additional touches of twine or patterened paper. So elegant.

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  54. Oh man, I must absolutely have that Brushed Blossom set and the stripe builder set! Love your first card so much!!!

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  55. Lovely texture and use of black accents :) Happy birthday Concord & 9th!

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  56. These are beautiful, Teresa! Love the soft colors! Concord and 9th is newer to me. We've only recently been introduced, but I've had my eye on those Sophisticated Script sets ;). LOVE!

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  57. Beautiful cards! I love the way you used the stripe stamps.

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  58. Ahh! I love these simple yet elegant cards.

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  59. Amazing cards, so elegant. I have become a big fan of consort and ninth and have quite a few of their stamps. Always get a bit excited when the 9th of the month comes round to see what gorgeousness they have created! Think I would like to get the new barn wood background next as backgrounds are always handy, this one I think would be especially good for a male themed card which usually causes me a challenge! Thanks for sharing your cards and talent.

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  60. Nice use of mixed mediums. Makes for a lovely card. Thank you for sharing your technique!

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  61. Awesome cards, Teresa! I loved the alternating bnw paired with the pretty flower! What a beauty!! And if I won, I would go for the Wildflower stamp set - at least, that's the first in the list!!

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  62. These are beautiful! I love the blue flowers

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  63. I just LOVE a BLUE bloom!! Your first card is SIMPLY SPLENDID!!

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  64. Teresa, these cards are fantastic! Love the CAS designs!!

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  65. Wow...this is simple and elegant and I also love the dot splatters. A good set/sets and a lovely design by you!

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  66. The soft blue flowers, along with the black and white,is beautiful.

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  67. Beautiful cards! I would get the upper case Sophisticated Script alphabet set. I have several sets of C&9 stamps including the lower case set.

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  68. I love stripes too!, I would love those Cali letters

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  69. Just got this stripe builder set and love how you've used it! Both cards are so gorgeous!

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  70. Such beautiful work!! Love these images and you have shown them perfectly!

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  71. These are so lovely with that soft blue and I especially love the texture on the second card! I'm anxious to use the gift card to get the new Thank You die that's like the Hugs one!!!

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  72. These are great cards. if I got the voucher I would get the "Brave fighter" stamp set. It is beautiful in its simplicity. A work of art.

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  73. Beautiful cards, love your black & white stripes and washi tape on these awesome cards! Love your CAS atyle, so much dimension, love them. The Wild Flowers set has been on the top of my wish list, so that's what I would get with the gift voucher. Thanks for sharing.

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  74. Gorgeous cards. I would buy brushed blossoms.

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  75. I love how you've made the splatters look so elegant – that's something I need a bit of work with. I've got a birthday next week, and those gorgeous script sets are on my crafting wishlist!

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  76. Love your pretty and dreamy-looking flowers.

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  77. Gorgeous card! Love the embossing paste and the various textures of the card!

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  78. Beautiful cards. Great colour combos

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  79. Super pretty cards. Love that soft blue flower on your first card. TFS

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  80. Very lovely and pretty cards. Love this soft blue.

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  81. whatever you make, Teresa, is soft & wonderful...if that makes sense! I'd choose the "blossom bundle" as a new item to add to my stash; wonderful blog!

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  82. Your cards are so pretty Teresa.If I won I would put it towards the Happy Day Bundle! Love that set!

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  83. BEautiful cards! Happy Birthday!

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  84. This is a new company to me - I don't have any of their stamps. Your cards are both gorgeous! I really love those bold stripes! I think I would pick the Stripe Builder set if I were lucky enough to win! Love your stencilling on the second card - wonderful way to accent the flower! Enjoy your day!

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  85. I'm not sure how I'd pick. But I'm sure I'm up to the challenge ;)

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  86. I love both of these cards. I love how both cards have a simple, yet complex artistic feeling to them. So beautiful! I have both of these adorable stamp sets already, but next up on my Concord and 9th wish list are their recent JOY bundle set. Another simple yet "packed with options" set. Time to start thinking about Holiday cards around here. LOL

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  87. Beautiful cards. Love the soft colors you used. So pretty!

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  88. Really, really pretty card! I love it! Tfs

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  89. Love the texture on your second card. Both cards are beautiful. I just received the line stamp and this has given me many more ideas. TY for sharing your art.

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  90. Lovely cards. I would pick the new Barnwood Background stamp

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  91. So beautifulet! Love both of your cats. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  92. Your cards are absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing :)
    On my wishlist is the Brushed Blossom stamp set.

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  93. The Brushed Blossom set is my favorite, but I'm sure I could find a lot of other things I like, too!

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  94. Your cards are really my style. The colors you chose to celebrate Concord & 9th's first birthday are so delicate and pretty. I have some of C & 9's stamp sets but I think one of my next choices would be the one you chose...You Are Enough :)

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  95. Love your beautiful card, Teresa!! I love celebrating everyone's birthdays!! Concord & 9th's Birthday this time! ;)

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  96. These are both lovely- but that top card is my fave! I would pick that floral set I think!!

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  97. Beautiful...Brushed Blossoms looks as if it is calling me...Di xx

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  98. If I won I would be getting the Beautiful You bundle!!! They have so many awesome stamps and dies it is so hard to choose just one or two!!
    LOVE your pretty cards! TFS!

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  99. Two beautiful Concord and 9th cards...... love, love the soft blues! Next on my list? The Happy Day stamps/dies!

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  100. Beautiful color combos. Thank you for sharing your inspiration.

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  101. The blue and gray look great together! Might have to pick up that Brushed Blossom set...

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  102. I love every little tiny detail about these!!

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  103. Beautiful cards. If I won the gift voucher, I would buy the Happy Day Bundle.

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  104. Love your card! If I won I probably wouldn't know which things to buy...decisions, decisions, decisons. So many choices...lol

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  105. wonderful card - love the soft colors and CAS design - and of course the b&w! use my calligraphy stamps all the time and love them!

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  106. Lovely cards, Teresa. I MUST LEARN how to do clean and simple cards! My cards are too busy. Help! What is paste emboss?

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  107. Oh, shucks, I missed your question. What would I get with the voucher? That beautiful cake stamp with the flowers on it! Happy Day for me if I get to buy Happy Day stamp set!

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  108. Love your cards! I adore CAS cards but never quite achieve it myself. Yours are brilliant! If I was lucky, I would very much like to get the sophisticated script stamps. They will be very useful as I don't have many sentiment stamps so I could make up my own!

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  109. I'm in love with this blossoms set and u just showed 2 more reasons to love it more! The black and white elements really work with the set and your rendering. Thx for sharing your talents!

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  110. Just bought the brave stamp thank you for the beautiful cards. Love the combo of embossed and stamp - nice feel to it.

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  111. Hey Teresa, I LOVE clean and simple cards and yours are so beautiful!!! If I were to win the card I'd start with the sophisticated script and then move on to the You're my person, and then the give thanks and then the .......

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  112. Two delightful cards, Teresa! Both are jaunty and fun! If I won a gift certificate to Concord & 9th I would be torn between the Give Thanks bundle and the Layering Leaves dies. Ha! Actually, I would get both. No torn about it!

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Thank you so much for your comments, they mean so much to me. Have a wonderful day! Teresa

sparkle & shine *~*