Hello, Gorgeous Release Blog Hop

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SSS-Oblique Spheres, CZ Spring in My Step

Both of my cards feature the Oblique Spheres Stencil Set. For this first card I used the spheres with Seafoam, Surf, Marine & Royal ink.

SSS-Oblique Spheres, CZ Spring in My Step

Both cards used the CZ Spring in My Step stamp & dies for the sentiment and Back to Basic Gem Stickers for embellishemnt.

SSS-Oblique Spheres, CZ Spring in My Step

For this card I used the reverse masks in the Oblique Spheres set with Peony, Carnation, Bubblegum, Melon & Lemonade ink. I added a vellum leaf accent using one of the Olive Leaves dies.

SSS-Oblique Spheres, CZ Spring in My Step

Here is a video showing how I created these two cards.

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127 Comments

  • Reply
    Evelyn
    March 24, 2022 at 7:14 am

    Loved the circles/ovals in light colors. The sentiments really stand out. Surprisingly cute use of the stencils!! Could make a lot of cards quickly with this technique. Thanks Laura!!

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    Evelyn
    March 24, 2022 at 7:14 am

    Loved the circles/ovals in light colors. The sentiments really stand out. Surprisingly cute use of the stencils!! Could make a lot of cards quickly with this technique. Thanks Laura!!

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    Ann Apolito
    March 24, 2022 at 7:16 am

    Great cards in your clean and simple style Laura.

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      Sonya Moreau
      March 24, 2022 at 12:56 pm

      Great release

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    Lisa Manderachi
    March 24, 2022 at 7:25 am

    WOW! Look at all of you elegant creations!!! Love them all

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    Nancy R.
    March 24, 2022 at 7:37 am

    When you showcased this release, I thought to myself “I can’t wait to see what Laura does with the oblique spheres.” Love the look!

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    Rosemary D
    March 24, 2022 at 7:42 am

    Always love your clean and graphic designs.

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    Sara Buchanan
    March 24, 2022 at 7:45 am

    I never would have given the oblique spheres a second look but having seen how great these cards look, they are now on the top of my “wish list”!

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    Michele F
    March 24, 2022 at 7:57 am

    Perfect name for this release – AND your cards!
    =]

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    Meghan Kennihan
    March 24, 2022 at 8:08 am

    I love your backgrounds and great sentiments!

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    Cheryl
    March 24, 2022 at 8:15 am

    I really enjoy that you make your cards different, whether it be in shape, color or design. At the end of your video’s, I always say “why didn’t I think of that”! Thank you for sharing.

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    LINDA FILLDS
    March 24, 2022 at 8:19 am

    Love what you did with the spheres. I was surprised. Didnt have any ideas what to do with that and now I actually want to get it and give it a try…. tyfs 🙂

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      Susie Sonnier
      March 24, 2022 at 1:26 pm

      You made it graphic,,,brilliant

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    Sandie
    March 24, 2022 at 8:29 am

    You make this look so easy. I think I need you to come hold my hand to get that light touch to build up color. So looking forward to SCT class this weekend.

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    Dayna Audirsch
    March 24, 2022 at 8:44 am

    such fun and easy and lovely cards!

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    Melissa SunshineHoneyBee
    March 24, 2022 at 8:46 am

    Wonderful use of inks with the shapes.
    Melissa
    “Sunshine HoneyBee”

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    Billie Sue Woolley
    March 24, 2022 at 8:55 am

    What lovely cards. These bold sentiments are wonderful.

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    barbara lassiter
    March 24, 2022 at 9:11 am

    You aced it with these. I wondered how these could be used and the cards are awesome!

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    Gloria Cavett
    March 24, 2022 at 9:13 am

    Very interesting use of the oblique circles. I really like the ones done in blue. Seeing the positive stencil used also was very helpful.

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    Monika Davis
    March 24, 2022 at 9:43 am

    Super cool cards! Love the soft colors and the way you used the circles. Thank you for the inspiration!

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    Sharon Gullikson
    March 24, 2022 at 9:43 am

    Well that’s a cool look. I LOVE to stencil, and this is a new, cool look…

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    Carmen de los Reyes
    March 24, 2022 at 9:46 am

    Love the color combo on the “I got you” card.

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    Mary Holshouser
    March 24, 2022 at 9:57 am

    Pretty cards. Love the pastel colors.
    thanks for sharing
    txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    Heike Carlson
    March 24, 2022 at 9:58 am

    I thought those stencils were interesting and I love what you did with them TFS!

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    Patty A Eifert
    March 24, 2022 at 10:03 am

    So clean and simple and crisp! Love them Laura! You always make awesome cards!!

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    Linda Lehecka
    March 24, 2022 at 10:18 am

    Pretty cards!

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    Patti Nienberg
    March 24, 2022 at 10:21 am

    You continue to be such an inspiration! Thanks Laura!

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    Colleen Jo Howell
    March 24, 2022 at 10:22 am

    So many great cards, these are simple yet so pretty. This is a great release, but seems like I say that every time too.

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    robiw
    March 24, 2022 at 10:24 am

    Great cards. Love the subtle colors on some of the circles.

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    Tamala Priebe
    March 24, 2022 at 10:36 am

    Gorgeous as always!! I have already ordered twice from this release, but now I think I need those circles too!!

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    Holly Lau
    March 24, 2022 at 10:42 am

    Gorgeous cards!!

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    Deborrah Cannizzaro
    March 24, 2022 at 10:43 am

    Love the clean and simple look. Thanks for the beautiful inspiration!

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    Denise Ward
    March 24, 2022 at 10:44 am

    Love these fun and thoughtful cards, Laura! The cool tones on one and the warm tones on the other are equally appealing, and I really like the sentiments you used, too. Thanks for the introduction to the Tim Holtz mat, too. I hadn’t seen that yet, but it looks like it’s very helpful!

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    Cyndi Morris
    March 24, 2022 at 10:49 am

    Love these fun cards. Your designs never disappoint!

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    Nancy Prins
    March 24, 2022 at 10:51 am

    simply elegant and fun

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    Kathleen A Pisupati
    March 24, 2022 at 10:53 am

    Beautiful cards as always Laura!

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    Jeannine D.
    March 24, 2022 at 10:54 am

    Fun and great color combo cards – thanks for the inspiration

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    Patricia Wilson
    March 24, 2022 at 10:59 am

    These were awesome cards. I loved the masks and stencils and what you managed to achieve on your card with them. So interesting. Thank you.

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    Vicki W
    March 24, 2022 at 11:10 am

    Beautiful, Laura. Thanks for sharing this inspiration.

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    Marjorie L Estey
    March 24, 2022 at 11:12 am

    Love the circles and your colors are beautful.

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    Marcy Schneider
    March 24, 2022 at 11:15 am

    Loved the colors you used, Laura, and the use of the oblique spheres! Nice job!

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    Deborah Cooper
    March 24, 2022 at 11:36 am

    Great cards and use of the spheres. Phenomenal release.

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    Debbie C
    March 24, 2022 at 11:40 am

    Two pretty cards that are generic based and could be used for any occasion. The stencil circles and olive leave die are great products in this release.

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    Marilyn Fisher
    March 24, 2022 at 11:51 am

    So much fun!

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    Penny Pynnonen
    March 24, 2022 at 11:57 am

    Thanks for showing how to use both the negative and positive of these stencils. Very cool!

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    Rebekka
    March 24, 2022 at 11:57 am

    Love these two, beautiful colors.

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    Viveca V.
    March 24, 2022 at 12:03 pm

    Thanks for the demo on how to use these stencils. Love the color gradients and the clean design.

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    Merrill P
    March 24, 2022 at 12:07 pm

    Very pretty shading on the pink card

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    Melissa Leftrick
    March 24, 2022 at 12:08 pm

    I love how soft and pretty these cards are!!

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    Anne
    March 24, 2022 at 12:11 pm

    I absolutely love the simplicity of your cards especially the hugs and kisses one!

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    Phyllis Freese
    March 24, 2022 at 12:12 pm

    Pretty cards, Laura. I’m glad you showed these cards using both the stencil and the masks to see how each one looks.

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    Terrie D. (StarSpry)
    March 24, 2022 at 12:17 pm

    What cool cards! I especially love the hugs & kisses card. 🙂

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    Jwilson
    March 24, 2022 at 12:30 pm

    Love the modern look! At first I thought no not orange but I love it! Thanks for sharing, such clear beautiful cards!

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    Lori Spitzer
    March 24, 2022 at 12:32 pm

    Both of these are fabulous. I gravitate more toward cool colors, but I like both of these. You’re always so much fun to watch and listen to, Laura! These new goodies sure are cool… thanks to SSS!
    Thx and have a good weekend!
    Lori S in PA

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    Joyace Feheley
    March 24, 2022 at 12:43 pm

    Beautiful cards! I really like the circles.

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    Sally sTo
    March 24, 2022 at 12:49 pm

    Such beautiful blending and I love the idea of die cutting with velum for the accent! Thanks for that idea!

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    Hannah Baum
    March 24, 2022 at 12:51 pm

    Cute cards!

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    Tami B.
    March 24, 2022 at 12:58 pm

    These are both so pretty, and your ink blending is amazing to ole heavy handed me who can’t get a smooth blend to save my life.

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    Tammy Federspiel
    March 24, 2022 at 1:19 pm

    I love the big bold sentiments!

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    Jan Gyore
    March 24, 2022 at 1:31 pm

    Love your cards and your tutorials…. Thanks for sharing.

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    Lorie
    March 24, 2022 at 1:31 pm

    Really loving this stencil..The subtle colors you used and all the white space is gorgeous!!!! A great background for a card suited to both male and female

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    Barbara Walborn
    March 24, 2022 at 1:41 pm

    So simple yet so effective. Love the colors and bold greetings.

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    Vivian
    March 24, 2022 at 1:46 pm

    Awesome cards as usual. You are just so creative. Thanks for sharing with us!

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    LAURA CASSELMAN
    March 24, 2022 at 1:47 pm

    I just love watching you make your cards! And you’re so much fun to watch and listen to. You have inspired me to get these products from this release.

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    Nandini Karmarkar
    March 24, 2022 at 1:49 pm

    Very beautiful!

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    Shelice W
    March 24, 2022 at 1:50 pm

    Really great fun modern cards. I love them

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    Stacey Kowbel
    March 24, 2022 at 2:03 pm

    Beautiful cards! I love the use of the reverse masks!

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    Sheri Kempke
    March 24, 2022 at 2:07 pm

    Very cute cards–love this new release! Thanks for the inspiration!

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    Donna L Walls
    March 24, 2022 at 2:10 pm

    The Stencil is so unique and cool and your cards are pretty KEWL too!

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    Lori L
    March 24, 2022 at 2:14 pm

    Love the colors you chose, your cards are beautiful!
    Thanks for sharing.

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    SSchmidt
    March 24, 2022 at 2:40 pm

    Love your CAS designs. Can see many possibilities in those oblique sphere stencils.

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    Barbara-Jean
    March 24, 2022 at 3:14 pm

    Pretty cards! Love the soft colors!

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    Christine M
    March 24, 2022 at 3:15 pm

    Laura you give me a Spring in my Step! love your cards GREAT RELEASE

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    Sandie Herron
    March 24, 2022 at 3:43 pm

    Great examples of how impactful a simple card can be. Great inspiration.

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    Joy Meadows
    March 24, 2022 at 3:47 pm

    Love these beautiful cards! The oblique circles stencils/masks are really unique.

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    Pat Bethke
    March 24, 2022 at 4:05 pm

    I always enjoy your videos and these cards are great. Thanks for demonstrating these stencils, I think I might have overlooked them without seeing how you used them.

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    Linda Kunsman
    March 24, 2022 at 4:15 pm

    really lovely cards, and the blending is superb!

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    Gayle Chrvala
    March 24, 2022 at 4:27 pm

    Love the blending and this new stencil and sentiments.

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    Sue Rosa
    March 24, 2022 at 4:36 pm

    Love the cards! I thought I might see Bugs Bunny stick his head out with a carrot and say “Whats up Doc!”

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    Pai Meng
    March 24, 2022 at 4:46 pm

    love that sentiment set!

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    Cheryl Stauffer
    March 24, 2022 at 5:07 pm

    Two great cards with terrific blending.

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    LindaR
    March 24, 2022 at 5:26 pm

    These are gorgeous – such inspiration!

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    Judy Inukai
    March 24, 2022 at 5:37 pm

    Great cards. I wasn’t sure how to use those stencils. Thanks for the great video.

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    Sheri D
    March 24, 2022 at 5:39 pm

    Very cool cards, as always Laura. You always knock it out of the park!

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    Janice
    March 24, 2022 at 7:03 pm

    Very basic but boy do those sentiments POP! Love both cards.

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    Nicole Brown
    March 24, 2022 at 7:13 pm

    Beautiful cards Laura!! Look forward to watching your video!!

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    Jeanne Beam
    March 24, 2022 at 7:38 pm

    Gorgeous cards! Love the the sentiment and colors.
    Thanks for sharing.

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    Yasmine
    March 24, 2022 at 7:55 pm

    Such beautiful and elegant cards! Always love how you choose your colors, so inspiring!

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    Alexandra Y
    March 24, 2022 at 8:24 pm

    So lovely! I love the CAS design!

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    Kathryn
    March 24, 2022 at 9:15 pm

    Love the big sentiments!

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    Mitzi
    March 24, 2022 at 9:23 pm

    My brain doesn’t work like yours as I’d never have thought to use the stencils as you did. Great cards!

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    Sue D
    March 24, 2022 at 9:52 pm

    I like your unique cards.

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    Jill Rauenhorst
    March 24, 2022 at 10:32 pm

    Fun color choices and beautiful blending!

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    Jade
    March 24, 2022 at 10:37 pm

    Wonderful cards! Very pretty!

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    Giselle D.
    March 24, 2022 at 11:19 pm

    Very cool effect from the stencils! Great cards!

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    Marisela Delgado
    March 24, 2022 at 11:39 pm

    Gorgeous!

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    Geri S
    March 24, 2022 at 11:46 pm

    Sweet and stunning cards that just grab your attention! Love them!

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    Denise Bryant
    March 25, 2022 at 12:35 am

    Loving your stenciled cards! Beautiful colors and design!

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    Norma Kacoullas
    March 25, 2022 at 1:58 am

    Love to see you blend. Great cards.

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    cheryl morway
    March 25, 2022 at 3:48 am

    Laura, another great insperations. Love your videos….always brings a smile. Thank you

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    Cheriese H
    March 25, 2022 at 3:54 am

    so different, I love!

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    Amy Cooley
    March 25, 2022 at 5:28 am

    Your use of color and the simplicity of your designs always inspire me!

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    Teresa Doyle
    March 25, 2022 at 7:22 am

    Great cards Laura.

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    MandaLJ
    March 25, 2022 at 8:15 am

    Beautiful way to use these stencils!

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    Donna Phelan
    March 25, 2022 at 8:24 am

    Beautiful colors and ink sponging! I always love a piece of Vellum Foliage!

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    Donna Griffin
    March 25, 2022 at 9:40 am

    Such a great way to use that stencil! I was wondering what you could do with it and now you have given us some great ideas! Thanks!

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    Anna Sigga
    March 25, 2022 at 10:29 am

    Beautiful creations and your tutorials are amazing as always.

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    Maureen Reiss
    March 25, 2022 at 11:03 am

    These are sooooo Cute!!! I love them!!!

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    Glenda Thorne
    March 25, 2022 at 11:15 am

    Fabulous process video. You make it look so easy & fun. Your cards are adorable & since you & CZ are really good friends I expected to hear a “boop” when you put the dots done, lol. Thanks, Laura for sharing.

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    Lauryne Cunningham
    March 25, 2022 at 1:40 pm

    Love these fun cards! Great ink blending, as always!

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    Debbie Frank
    March 25, 2022 at 2:03 pm

    Love the sphere, looks like an eyeball!😂

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    Janet D.
    March 25, 2022 at 2:53 pm

    So pretty and your ink blending is fabulous as ususal!

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    Sandra Baggarly
    March 25, 2022 at 5:24 pm

    Pretty cards! Thanks for sharing.

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    karenladd
    March 25, 2022 at 11:35 pm

    What a fun effect with those masks and inking. Lovely CAS card designs.

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    Jeanne Rice
    March 26, 2022 at 12:18 pm

    So pretty. I love the soft colors.

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    Cynthia Johnson
    March 26, 2022 at 12:35 pm

    Beautiful card. I love the colors

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    Carol Wortman
    March 26, 2022 at 1:15 pm

    Oblique hugs to you also, yup sherbert was the Sunday after dinner treat in my house! Loved the memory giggle. Interesting mat. Thanks.

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    Monica Linerode
    March 26, 2022 at 5:56 pm

    Such a pretty card. Thanks for taking the time to post

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    Laurie D
    March 26, 2022 at 6:28 pm

    I love your style! Gorgeous!

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    Helen F
    March 26, 2022 at 7:57 pm

    Gorgeous Laura! I love the wonderful effect you achieved with the shape dies and various colour shading. Such an elegant background. Thanks so much for the great inspiration! Take care! 🙂

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    Mirella Rogan
    March 27, 2022 at 10:07 am

    You always make such fun and unique designs, Laura! 🙂

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    Etta L Parnell
    March 27, 2022 at 1:13 pm

    Love the card. You did a great job.

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    Megan Richardson
    March 28, 2022 at 3:48 am

    thank you for sharing these great designs – I am inspired by these

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    Amy Solovay at the Knitting, Crochet and Crafts Blog
    March 29, 2022 at 11:36 am

    I love the clean, simple look of these cards — They’re wonderful!

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    Shar Zar
    March 29, 2022 at 8:58 pm

    Love the plain and simple look.

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    tina Z
    March 30, 2022 at 5:45 am

    stunning design.

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    Deborah
    April 3, 2022 at 3:10 pm

    Great Cards! Love your style.

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