All the Joy Release Blog Hop Day 2

Hi there! Today I’m joining Simon Says Stamp for their All the Joy Release Blog Hop Day 2.

SSS-Mid Century Holiday Plate, CZ Winter Wishes

My project featured the Mid Century Holiday Plate along with the CZ Winter Wishes for the sentiment. I added some Gumdrop Confetti for embellishment.

SSS-Mid Century Holiday Plate, CZ Winter Wishes

Here is a video showing how I created this card.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=YhHLnBjDuiI%3Fsi%3DdmJ_9aDUSkUqWWlg

GIVEAWAY!
Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop.
Leave me a comment for your chance to win!
Winners will be posted on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday, November 8th.

HOP ORDER:
Simon Says Stamp Blog 
Nina-Marie Trapani
Nichol Spohr
Laura Bassen
Suzy Plantamura
Mindy Eggen
Lisa Addesa
Cheiron Brandon
Kulbir Kirkland
Miriam Prantner
Dilay Nacar
Barb Engler
Allison Frazier
Channin Pelletier

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150 Comments

  • Reply
    Mitzi Chafin Adkinson
    November 3, 2023 at 7:13 am

    Love this card!

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    Lori Spitzer
    November 3, 2023 at 7:28 am

    Dear Laura – I thought of you immediately when I saw the MId-Century Modern plate. Your card is modern glam and a master class in color usage. LOVE SEEING YOUR FACE!! That’s a nice change!
    Lori S in PA

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      Lori Spitzer
      November 3, 2023 at 9:42 am

      OMGOSH, I forgot: HI, HANK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    Colleen B.
    November 3, 2023 at 7:33 am

    Love seeing hank in the video, as I also love watching YouTube and love what you created. Thanks for sharing

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    Charlene Kroells
    November 3, 2023 at 7:48 am

    Love your card.
    Love your energy.

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      Janice Hixon
      November 4, 2023 at 5:09 pm

      What a wonderful way to play with color! I love having many colors of cardstock and this die is a great excuse to play with all of them!

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    Sandra Smith
    November 3, 2023 at 7:59 am

    Love this – so bright and fun.

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      Rhonda Reynolds
      November 3, 2023 at 10:41 am

      Love this card!! The colors are so bright and festive!!

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    Cindy R
    November 3, 2023 at 8:02 am

    Love this! Can visualize it in shades of one color, too — blues, or grays.

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    Vicki Dutcher
    November 3, 2023 at 8:13 am

    There is the graphic card I adore! 🥰

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    Ann H
    November 3, 2023 at 8:16 am

    Fun card! Love the colors and abstract design.

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      Rosemary D
      November 3, 2023 at 10:12 pm

      Cool graphic design!

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    Carol L Perry
    November 3, 2023 at 8:47 am

    You’re my color guru. Wish my brain worked color together like that. Wasn’t to sure about this die but after watching your video, I see it now. Hope to see you and Hank again soon with my morning coffee. Great video.

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    Lynn Chan
    November 3, 2023 at 8:54 am

    You always perfect these cover plates! Awesome!

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    Linda Price
    November 3, 2023 at 8:59 am

    I saw this die and wondered what I would do with it. But you’ve done a great job with tips and showing a colorful example. Thank you. PS I saw you on Cathy Z’s live and you and she are so fun together!

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    Carol Doggett
    November 3, 2023 at 9:03 am

    You are so much fun and so are your cards!!

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    Lisa P OConnell
    November 3, 2023 at 9:23 am

    So nice to see variety in holiday cards! Love your style. CAS is my favorite way to make a card!

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      Marlene McLane
      November 3, 2023 at 4:06 pm

      Laura, I have fun watching you have fun. Although t didn’t care for this die, seeing how you used it certainly has changed my .mind. Youŕ choice of bright colors is a game changer for me, as well.

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    Kim M Jacobs
    November 3, 2023 at 9:42 am

    So bright and cheerful! Love it

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    Skyelar Shade
    November 3, 2023 at 9:56 am

    So pretty I love all the colors with the white background.

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    Marcia Hill
    November 3, 2023 at 10:28 am

    Love the card (so you!!) and LOVE your new outdoor intro and definitely of course Hank the TANK…he totally makes me smile!! :0)

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    Marilyn Fisher
    November 3, 2023 at 10:39 am

    Love the bright and cheery colors of this card! I can’t say I was surprised by your choice to showcase this die set. I watched your introduction video for this SSS release and could hear your excitement when you showed the die. As always, thanks for sharing your creativity and inspiration!

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    Cathy
    November 3, 2023 at 10:43 am

    I really like your keen eye! The card is so colorful. Thank you for the inspiration!

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    Maureen Reiss
    November 3, 2023 at 11:21 am

    I Love this card Laura!!!!! Beautiful colors and pattern!!!!!

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    Denise Ward
    November 3, 2023 at 11:34 am

    Love all the many facets of the video: seeing you and Hank, seeing the new glue tool in use, watching a colorful card be made, and spending time with you! What could be better?

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    Heidi Robles
    November 3, 2023 at 11:35 am

    Love the the card almost as much as I love seeing Hank the Tank. I have a 102lbs GSD Odin that is a tank himself.

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    Celeste Goff
    November 3, 2023 at 11:50 am

    Love the cool rainbow graphics on this amazing card! Well done Laura!

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    Kris Pagenkopf
    November 3, 2023 at 11:56 am

    Love seeing Hank! Very cool card.

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    Jade
    November 3, 2023 at 11:57 am

    Wow! I love seeing those beautiful colors! So cool! Thank you and happy holidays.

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    Virginia Vertucci
    November 3, 2023 at 11:59 am

    Omg I love this card. It is right at my wheel house!

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    Vicki
    November 3, 2023 at 12:01 pm

    I knew this card had to be made by you, Laura. The rainbow queen!

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    Robyn B
    November 3, 2023 at 12:07 pm

    What a lovely colorful card!

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    Denise Petro
    November 3, 2023 at 12:11 pm

    I love watching your videos!

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    Monica
    November 3, 2023 at 12:18 pm

    Very different. Unique card. Great color

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    Kay Furnish
    November 3, 2023 at 12:27 pm

    We all love clean and simple, especially around the busy holiday season!

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    Suzanne L.
    November 3, 2023 at 12:28 pm

    Great colors and layout! I like the contemporary feel of the card.

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    Stacey Kowbel
    November 3, 2023 at 12:44 pm

    Such a fun card! Really love how you used all those elements in your design!

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    Nancy Lamphere
    November 3, 2023 at 12:52 pm

    Even tho it’s clean and simple it is stunning!

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    Joyace Feheley
    November 3, 2023 at 1:03 pm

    What a beautiful card. So colorful and fun.

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    Shelley Lund
    November 3, 2023 at 1:04 pm

    I love the mid century mod vibe! It reminds me of a tree skirt my mom had with olive and turquoise geometric trees on it!

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    BOOKS_AND_SCRAPS
    November 3, 2023 at 1:22 pm

    THANKS FOR SHARING

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    Rita Montgomery
    November 3, 2023 at 1:34 pm

    You make the best cards. Love all you ideas and color.

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    Donna Cheatle
    November 3, 2023 at 1:55 pm

    Love, love, love this! Also love your sweet doggie! Nice to meet ya Hank!

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    Meghan Kennihan
    November 3, 2023 at 1:59 pm

    I love the modern shapes and colors!

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    LaChelle Unger
    November 3, 2023 at 2:06 pm

    This card is so much fun! What a great card!!!

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    Sheri Kempke
    November 3, 2023 at 2:24 pm

    Thanks for sharing Hank with us! What an adorable pup! Your card is awesome, you have so much patient to place each piece but the results are outstanding. Thanks for your inspiration!

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    Tammie J.
    November 3, 2023 at 2:27 pm

    All the geometrics….so different! Great card, Laura!

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    Naomi Dunn
    November 3, 2023 at 2:33 pm

    This card is beautiful. You always make such colorful and fun cards.!! I love piecing things together. Thank you Laura

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    Marie G
    November 3, 2023 at 2:38 pm

    I absolutely love your style. Clean, modern cards are my favorite. I was a card maker in a previous life and am starting to get back into the game. Your cards have been a big inspiration for me.
    PS – I live in the Great Corn Desert of Central Illinois, too!

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    Lin Franklin
    November 3, 2023 at 3:00 pm

    Love your new intro and of course your cards! I don’t know why but this die set is giving me Disneyland’s
    It’s a Small World vibes!

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    Gayle I.
    November 3, 2023 at 3:18 pm

    Love, love, love this card! So fun and bright!

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    Vivian Chiu
    November 3, 2023 at 3:21 pm

    Love the simple, yet colorful design on this card, Laurie. Thank you so much for your inspiration 💕

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    Bunny Hoyle
    November 3, 2023 at 3:29 pm

    Thanks for the video. It is a cheery card. I of course love the CZ sentiment.
    We also have a pet named Hank. His wife is Hazel and they are a pair of cardinals that come to our feeder every day for years now. I am sorry to say we can’t pet them or love on them. We do get to spoil them with homemade bird suet.

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    Linda Lehmann
    November 3, 2023 at 3:30 pm

    Fun to have something different than the traditional holiday look.

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    JulieV
    November 3, 2023 at 3:35 pm

    Non-traditional but super colorful and fun, thanks for sharing

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    Sandy Anderson
    November 3, 2023 at 4:32 pm

    This die cover plate just opens a whole new world…I love it. Thank you for sharing your take on it! This is a great release, and it will be hard to choose a few to purchase!

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    Shirl
    November 3, 2023 at 4:47 pm

    Laura, love Hank and you both! Great card! I enjoy paper piecing so I love watching you. Thanks.

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    Nancy Caird
    November 3, 2023 at 5:13 pm

    Such a handsome assistant!🐶
    That card and all the piece placement looks like fun—and you didn’t lose any of them!! 🤩🥳

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    Pauline Godfrey
    November 3, 2023 at 5:43 pm

    Love your card, video and of course Hank! Thanks for the inspiration.

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    Sonia W
    November 3, 2023 at 5:50 pm

    Great card !! Love the way that you combine all those colors !!

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    Miesje
    November 3, 2023 at 5:55 pm

    This is so pretty! I love the colors.

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    Kelly L Cox
    November 3, 2023 at 6:00 pm

    OK You got me! I am SO ordering these supplies to recreate your lovely card. I LOVE the mid century modern style!

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    Steffi H.
    November 3, 2023 at 6:07 pm

    Wow, that a lot of tiny dies. You put them together so beautiful.

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    Linda
    November 3, 2023 at 6:07 pm

    Love seeing Hank. Looks like the Golden we had. Love your card and all the pieced cardstock colors.

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    Cecilia Manser
    November 3, 2023 at 6:09 pm

    I really love how you used this die – such happy joyful colors. It’s a die I would love to have to create such pretty delightful cards. .

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    Fanny
    November 3, 2023 at 6:38 pm

    Loving the new intros and loving the GEO-twist to the holiday cards! 🙂

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    Denise Bryant
    November 3, 2023 at 6:44 pm

    Love the designs and colors! Great card!

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    Kerry McConnell
    November 3, 2023 at 7:31 pm

    Such a fun, bright card!

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    Anita Trippi
    November 3, 2023 at 7:33 pm

    Fabulous card! I hope they continue this style for other seasons, occasions, etc! Love seeing you on your own channel, Laura…

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    Susan P
    November 3, 2023 at 7:33 pm

    Love, love, love the uniqueness of this holiday card! So cool!

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    Kathy J in Ellicott City
    November 3, 2023 at 7:49 pm

    Great card!

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    Angy Hughes
    November 3, 2023 at 7:55 pm

    So cool.

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    Becky Moore
    November 3, 2023 at 8:27 pm

    This card design is terrific and all those colors! Awesome.

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    Lauryne Cunningham
    November 3, 2023 at 8:45 pm

    That is definitely a fun and cheery card- I love it!

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    Debbie Frank
    November 3, 2023 at 9:27 pm

    Great Geometric design!

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    Justin Barrett
    November 3, 2023 at 9:29 pm

    Laura, I love this card! It is so perfect and those little pinwheels are the best.

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    Carol Coots
    November 3, 2023 at 9:40 pm

    Cute card. Love your use of bright colors!

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    Merry Shepard
    November 3, 2023 at 9:45 pm

    This is different than what I’ve been seeing. Love the “abstract..ness of this. Great idea.

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    Connie Hostak
    November 3, 2023 at 9:53 pm

    Such a bright, happy card!

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    Cate
    November 3, 2023 at 11:40 pm

    Fun card, Laura, I don’t think I’d have the patience to do it but like that you did!

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    Debbie HARPER
    November 3, 2023 at 11:58 pm

    Very interesting use of that unique die. Thank you.

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    Danielle Gibson
    November 4, 2023 at 1:05 am

    Love this card – the colors and modern geometrics! What fun. Thanks for sharing!

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    Nicki Burke
    November 4, 2023 at 5:09 am

    Certainly knew this one was for you.. such a fun card

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    Brenda
    November 4, 2023 at 6:53 am

    Lovely work!

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    cindy
    November 4, 2023 at 8:38 am

    Such a refreshing take on a Holiday card. Always love your cards.

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    Amy L Reser
    November 4, 2023 at 8:49 am

    I like that all of the dies come from one cover plate. I would cut it from several colors and make several cards at once. Mass producing is great for Christmas cards.

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    elizabeth wooding
    November 4, 2023 at 9:29 am

    Very clean…..Very simple…….Very nice

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    Melissa Leftrick
    November 4, 2023 at 9:32 am

    Awesome card! Great design!

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    Michelle Hackett
    November 4, 2023 at 9:34 am

    Laura, as soon as I saw that die in the release, I knew you would pick that for the blog hop. Stunning as always. Your videos always make me smile.

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    Lyndi Kummer
    November 4, 2023 at 9:37 am

    I love it as much as you do. So pretty and clean and simple.

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    Lyndi Kummer
    November 4, 2023 at 9:37 am

    I love it as much as you do. So pretty and clean and simple. Your videos make me smile every time.

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    Kelli Groves
    November 4, 2023 at 9:44 am

    Your cards are always my favorite!! Love your colorful, clean designs! ❤️ Your videos always seem so joyful and uplifting! And love the new video with your smiling face in it – you are beautiful! 😊

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    Cyndi Morris
    November 4, 2023 at 9:58 am

    I DO love it! You never disappoint, Laura. Between your rainbow colors and your graphic designs, I’m blown away!

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    Melissa
    November 4, 2023 at 10:13 am

    A card that will certainly bring joy and holiday cheer. Great seeing so many colors but having it all work together.

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    Anneleise Hampson
    November 4, 2023 at 10:15 am

    Great card how to! Beautiful.

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    Nancee Purdum
    November 4, 2023 at 10:31 am

    What a great card! I love to listen to you as you create. You can tell you enjoy what you do. Thanks for sharing!

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    Tijana Zivkovic
    November 4, 2023 at 10:33 am

    Love the colours you used, such a festive project!

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    Berina Rajakumar
    November 4, 2023 at 10:59 am

    Such a beautiful card! So pretty colors

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    Brenda G
    November 4, 2023 at 11:18 am

    great winter colors. Interesting abstract. Thank you for sharing your creativity and take care

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    Terry Deason
    November 4, 2023 at 11:20 am

    love it

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    Orit Viderman
    November 4, 2023 at 1:23 pm

    Beautiful fun card.

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    Jeanne Beam
    November 4, 2023 at 2:37 pm

    What a colorful, fun card! Love your design…

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    Jeanette J Lyden
    November 4, 2023 at 3:12 pm

    So love this card. And yes I need the die!

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    Barbara-Jean K
    November 4, 2023 at 5:59 pm

    Festive, colorful and fun!

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    Janet Peck
    November 4, 2023 at 6:12 pm

    Love this very modern and non-traditional card.

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    Dee Earnshaw
    November 4, 2023 at 7:12 pm

    this is an awesome card – love the modern look

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    Ann-Marie Ostermeier
    November 4, 2023 at 7:15 pm

    Love the new intros with Hank and your face!!! Beautiful card with wonderful colors! I would love to take this die and inlay it with colored card stock.

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    Amy Solovay
    November 4, 2023 at 7:18 pm

    Super creative card design!! Love the interesting geometric elements in this design.

  • Reply
    Lori
    November 4, 2023 at 7:42 pm

    Cool design!
    Thanks for the inspiration.

  • Reply
    Megan Gibbs
    November 4, 2023 at 7:47 pm

    I love your card and all the colors!

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    Janet D
    November 4, 2023 at 8:06 pm

    What a bright, happy card!

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    Marisela Delgado
    November 4, 2023 at 9:00 pm

    What a beautiful card.

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    TERRI L MAKELY
    November 4, 2023 at 9:58 pm

    Such a fun card!

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    Karen
    November 4, 2023 at 10:45 pm

    Very fun and festive!

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    Laurie Black
    November 4, 2023 at 10:47 pm

    Fabulous card! Love the festive colors and modern design.

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    Sherri K
    November 5, 2023 at 12:00 am

    Cute card. Love the colors.

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    Savannagh Kacey
    November 5, 2023 at 12:05 am

    You and Hank did a fabulous job bringing color to our lives! Great card!

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    Karen Walker
    November 5, 2023 at 5:30 am

    What a unique and beautiful card! Love seeing your wonderful smile (and Hank!) at the beginning of the video!

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    Bonnie K
    November 5, 2023 at 8:35 am

    Love these bright colors and a card sure to brighten someone’s winter day!

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    J McEntire
    November 5, 2023 at 10:05 am

    Love this inspired card. You are a joy to watch and Hank is a treat. Thanks

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    Rachael Bennett
    November 5, 2023 at 10:07 am

    What an unexpectedly fun card! Love the colors and as always the fun paper piecing.

  • Reply
    Linda Mazzola
    November 5, 2023 at 10:18 am

    Laura, you showcased this die beautifully. Your color choices and layout really made it shine. And of course our visit with Hank was a bonus.

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    VB
    November 5, 2023 at 10:55 am

    Love this card! The vibrant colors match your positive energy vibe! You are so fun to watch and learn from!

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    Sara Emily Barker
    November 5, 2023 at 2:31 pm

    Your card is so different and a lot of fun! So are you!

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    Wendy Nicola Jackson
    November 5, 2023 at 7:02 pm

    Gosh, I LOVE the clean graphic design feel to this! Such a cool creation! I am a sucker of symmetry, but I absolutely LOVE how this design feels ‘balanced’ and yet isn’t symmetrical, it’s so eye catching and fabulous. Thanks for the awesome inspiration Laura xoxo

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    Shar Zar
    November 5, 2023 at 7:09 pm

    Cool modern vibe.

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    Dawn Tooley
    November 5, 2023 at 7:53 pm

    Clean and simple – love it! Love those colors! Thanks for sharing!

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    Tracey Nautel
    November 5, 2023 at 8:17 pm

    Holy cow – so very cool! Looks like a card you might find in the MOMA gift store – absolutely beautiful!

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    Sheryl Ekberg
    November 5, 2023 at 10:44 pm

    Love your card. And love Hank too! I am inspired. Thank you

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    Helen F
    November 6, 2023 at 6:40 am

    A wonderful geometric card Laura! Love all the bright happy colours that really bring it to lifef!! Such a fun card! Thanks so much for sharing and the fun video!! 🙂

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    Erica Kennedy
    November 6, 2023 at 10:38 am

    Laura,

    I’m loving the nontraditional Christmas card. It’s a great way to push me away from the traditional red & green cards.
    I really like the look of your card. It’s modern and nontraditional, which means it will stand out from others. Thanks so much for sharing and showing your face.
    Erica K.

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    ionabunny
    November 6, 2023 at 3:11 pm

    Love this die. What a fun card. Hugz

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    Shawna
    November 6, 2023 at 5:02 pm

    You made that card look good and I had no idea what was supposed to be done with it

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    Tricia Sutton
    November 7, 2023 at 12:20 pm

    Hi Hank, I bet he’s your biggest supporter. Pretty and colorful card.

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    Maryanne
    November 7, 2023 at 1:17 pm

    Beautiful card, as always.

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    Sue D
    November 7, 2023 at 8:29 pm

    Creative and colorful!

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    Karen Baughman
    November 7, 2023 at 11:27 pm

    Beautiful card Laura! I love your cards and videos. I’m so happy when you do the release videos for Simon and other companies. Happy Thanksgiving!

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    Gretina G.
    November 7, 2023 at 11:56 pm

    Colorful and fun card. Love the puzzle crafty geometric design!

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    Deborah Hellman
    November 8, 2023 at 2:46 am

    Gorgeous card… I love the design and creativity 😍

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    Cajd7
    November 23, 2023 at 6:48 pm

    Thank you! The graphic card was well done! But I do not actually understand it…..

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    Kim Hund
    December 8, 2023 at 8:08 am

    Love this card Laura. The design reminds me of It;s a Small World at Walt Disney World. Adorable!

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    Louanne Collins
    December 8, 2023 at 9:24 am

    Love how different this card design is – the colors are very cheerful! Thanks for sharing!

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    Monica Fowler
    December 8, 2023 at 10:52 am

    Love your colors

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    Deb Stelter
    December 8, 2023 at 10:58 am

    beautiful

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    Marilyn Hamilton
    December 8, 2023 at 11:27 am

    I love all of your geometric designs! Such a creative splash of colors and shapes!

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    shawna
    December 10, 2023 at 4:58 pm

    My son who has become obsessed with the 50’s would love it!

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