Sunday, August 1, 2010

Anni-VERVE-sary Blog Hop


Verve is celebrating their 3rd Anniversary today by inviting their fans to take part in a birthday blog hop.

If you started at the top of the blog hop, you arrived here from Jennifer Cuthbertson's I'm Crafty!
If not, head over to Julee's Blog (owner of Verve) for all the information on how to win prizes and to start the hop from the beginning.

Because I love my Verve stamps for creating clean and simple sympathy cards, I wanted to share with you this quick 5 minute card today.

Stamps: Forever in Our Hearts and Notes of Prayer by Verve
Papers: Pink Pirouette and Rich Razzleberry by Stampin' Up
Ink: Rich Razzleberry by Stampin' Up
Tools: Martha Stewart Loop Corner Punch, Oval Nestabilities
Embellishment: Flat Back Pearl

From here, head on over to Andrea Vernagus' Crafty Engineering which is the next stop on the Verve hop!
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129 comments:

  1. Chriss BlagraveAugust 1, 2010 at 9:22 AM

    Very elegant!

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  2. Melisa HunterAugust 1, 2010 at 9:29 AM

    What a great monochromatic card!

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  3. Emily LeiphartAugust 1, 2010 at 9:32 AM

    A truly elegant sympathy card!

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  4. jimlynnAugust 1, 2010 at 9:46 AM

    Very beautiful and elegant.
    Lynn

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  5. terriavidreader (IN-USA)August 1, 2010 at 10:01 AM

    Love the simplicity of this, very very nice!

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  6. UnknownAugust 1, 2010 at 10:03 AM

    Elegant, beautiful card! This is a great card for me. I am a beginner and it will be an easy start that will have a great result in the end!

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  7. Vickie ZAugust 1, 2010 at 10:13 AM

    Pretty colors and like the punch treatment!!

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  8. SusanAugust 1, 2010 at 10:19 AM

    Beautiful card! Love the soft colors.

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  9. BeckyAugust 1, 2010 at 10:26 AM

    This is beautiful, love this stamp.

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  10. ShirlAugust 1, 2010 at 10:27 AM

    Wow, only 5 minutes for a great card! Simply elegant!

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  11. Mary JeanAugust 1, 2010 at 10:40 AM

    wow...beautiful!

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  12. craftieodmaeAugust 1, 2010 at 10:45 AM

    how gorgeous!!!

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  13. jennifer mittenAugust 1, 2010 at 11:00 AM

    This card is so elegant!

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  14. Joan SwitalskiAugust 1, 2010 at 11:01 AM

    Very nice... I'm enjoying this blog hop a lot!

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  15. Betty WrightAugust 1, 2010 at 11:07 AM

    Lynn, this is great! Lovely colors and design!

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  16. Lisa JohnsonAugust 1, 2010 at 11:10 AM

    Beautifully simple card! It's nice to be reminded that not all cards have to be over the top and take a lot of time and accents to be beautiful!

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  17. BrandiAugust 1, 2010 at 11:14 AM

    Beautiful!

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  18. Terri Trotter EarleyAugust 1, 2010 at 11:34 AM

    Simple and sweet.

    It's a good life!
    Terri E.

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  19. TracyAugust 1, 2010 at 11:35 AM

    very pretty - very CAS! TFS!

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  20. Debbie Fisher (debbiedee)August 1, 2010 at 11:45 AM

    great card. perfect for a sympathy card.

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  21. RavengirlAugust 1, 2010 at 11:48 AM

    How perfectly simple and meaningful at the same time!

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  22. PatAugust 1, 2010 at 11:50 AM

    Lovely card. Very soothing colors. Simple yet elegant.

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  23. SharonAugust 1, 2010 at 11:57 AM

    Great sympathy card!

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  24. Jen PAugust 1, 2010 at 11:58 AM

    Great CAS look!

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  25. AngelAugust 1, 2010 at 12:16 PM

    sweet card, love the punch detail!

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  26. SarahAugust 1, 2010 at 12:27 PM

    Very elegant and beautiful!

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  27. GrannyCharlotteAugust 1, 2010 at 12:38 PM

    Beautiful card. Love the color. It is so hard to find sympathy cards that say exactly what you want to say. This would work very well. Thanks for sharing.

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  28. djAugust 1, 2010 at 12:49 PM

    I need to get my cross out and use it some more....I almost forgot how beautiful it was...thanks for the inspiration!!

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  29. CindyAugust 1, 2010 at 12:52 PM

    Simple yet meaningful.

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  30. CrystalAugust 1, 2010 at 12:55 PM

    SOOOO Beautiful Lynn!

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  31. NicoleAugust 1, 2010 at 1:04 PM

    I love the color of the cardstock!

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  32. Julie CarlisleAugust 1, 2010 at 1:06 PM

    Beautiful!

    Julie C
    afancycat@yahoo.com

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  33. TanyaAugust 1, 2010 at 1:14 PM

    Love monochromatic cards, this is beautiful, so elegant.

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  34. UnknownAugust 1, 2010 at 1:20 PM

    beautiful

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  35. CherylAugust 1, 2010 at 1:21 PM

    very soothing card.

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  36. Rachel BAugust 1, 2010 at 1:31 PM

    Love the color! Very elegant!

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  37. MarisaAugust 1, 2010 at 1:33 PM

    Lovely use of the punch on the sides of the cross. Great sympathy card.

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  38. Shannan TeubnerAugust 1, 2010 at 1:56 PM

    Simply gorgeous!! Love it!

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  39. Michele GrossAugust 1, 2010 at 2:07 PM

    So simple but so pretty and elegant.

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  40. MelissaAugust 1, 2010 at 2:08 PM

    Such a beautiful sympathy card. I love the colors you chose.

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  41. Wanda CullenAugust 1, 2010 at 2:23 PM

    Lynn, your CAS sympathy card is beautiful! I also love your blog background! :-)

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  42. LuanneAugust 1, 2010 at 2:48 PM

    This is such a wonderful CAS Sympathy card. Hard ones to make, but your's is lovely!

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  43. marilynwillauerAugust 1, 2010 at 2:50 PM

    Beautiful card!!
    Happy Anniversary VERVE!

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  44. Lisa M. (aka. Lisa @ Farm Fresh)August 1, 2010 at 3:01 PM

    Lovely!

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  45. Cassie_luAugust 1, 2010 at 3:05 PM

    elegant card indeed

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  46. TammyAugust 1, 2010 at 3:05 PM

    Very tasteful and classic for a sympathy card.

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  47. Sonja "Sony" ChristophAugust 1, 2010 at 3:10 PM

    ouh very clean and classy elegant card. Beautiful!!! And I love that you used a happy color like pink for your sympathy card. Very uplifting

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  48. Lone Pine DesignsAugust 1, 2010 at 3:10 PM

    I love this CAS card!

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  49. Teresa KlineAugust 1, 2010 at 3:18 PM

    wonderfully done Lynn, have a fabulous week!

    enjoy *~*

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  50. Kimberly S.August 1, 2010 at 3:19 PM

    VERY nice and elegant!!

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  51. JackieAugust 1, 2010 at 3:24 PM

    I find sympathy card to be so hard to create, but this one is lovely! Thanks for sharing!

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  52. Lorus!August 1, 2010 at 3:30 PM

    Beautiful in it's simplicity!

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  53. ChrisdAugust 1, 2010 at 3:48 PM

    What a lovely card any sympathy ones are so hard to make for us.

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  54. scrapsnsuch@gmail.comAugust 1, 2010 at 3:50 PM

    Simple and yet a beauty. Very clean lines that fit with the sentiment.

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  55. DeniseAugust 1, 2010 at 4:13 PM

    I struggle with monochromatic but this is beautiful. Thanks for sharing!

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  56. SherryAugust 1, 2010 at 4:15 PM

    Pretty!

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  57. BarbieAugust 1, 2010 at 4:17 PM

    Love the simple elegance.

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  58. SariAugust 1, 2010 at 4:25 PM

    Sympathy cards are the hardest. You've done a great job.
    Sari Olsen

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  59. Erika M.August 1, 2010 at 4:31 PM

    Your card is great!

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  60. LorettaAugust 1, 2010 at 4:33 PM

    Oh...this is so nice. Love the stamp set!

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  61. LorettaAugust 1, 2010 at 4:33 PM

    Oh...this is so nice. Love the stamp set!

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  62. Julee (Vervegirl)August 1, 2010 at 4:34 PM

    Simply beautiful! Love how you used those corner punch loops for accents! Thanks for celebrating along with us today!

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  63. KerriAugust 1, 2010 at 4:41 PM

    Such a beautiful sympathy card! I love the punched accents!

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  64. ChristinaAugust 1, 2010 at 4:41 PM

    This is a fantastic, simple design! It looks great with the monochromatic color scheme.

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  65. Crafty JodieAugust 1, 2010 at 4:44 PM

    sweet and touching

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  66. PamAugust 1, 2010 at 5:14 PM

    Very clean and elegant card.Really like the punch used.

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  67. JanineAugust 1, 2010 at 5:38 PM

    Simple and sensitive.

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  68. Trish *Spring Blossom*August 1, 2010 at 5:47 PM

    This card is very elegant!

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  69. ellepauletteAugust 1, 2010 at 6:17 PM

    Ooooh!!!! I likey!!! :)

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  70. ddazzled71August 1, 2010 at 7:21 PM

    Love the colours and the cross is so elegant!

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  71. SamanthaAugust 1, 2010 at 7:27 PM

    simple and sweet, I love the monochromatic look

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  72. Wendy August 1, 2010 at 7:29 PM

    Very beautiful card.

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  73. Shelley W.August 1, 2010 at 7:29 PM

    I love this stamp set, and I already own it!

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  74. UnknownAugust 1, 2010 at 7:30 PM

    Lynn, this is so pretty! The beautiful monochromatic for the sympathy card!

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  75. SimpleScrappinAugust 1, 2010 at 7:30 PM

    Very Pretty!
    Hugs
    Nikki
    Simple.scrappin@yahoo.com

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  76. WilfredaAugust 1, 2010 at 7:33 PM

    Beautiful card!

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  77. dawnmercedesAugust 1, 2010 at 7:51 PM

    I"m here to congrat you on your new DT!! Way to go! Glad to be playing with you!!

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  78. Sarah/WAstamperAugust 1, 2010 at 8:20 PM

    So elegant! Love it.

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  79. AndreaAugust 1, 2010 at 8:43 PM

    One of my favorite sets! Brilliant use of the corner punch!

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  80. Janelle StollfusAugust 1, 2010 at 8:57 PM

    Lovely card and layout. How did you do that double scallop in the middle of the page??????

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  81. ElaineAugust 1, 2010 at 8:59 PM

    A very elegant perfect symptany card.

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  82. KarenAugust 1, 2010 at 9:06 PM

    Beautifuland elegant card Lynn.

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  83. UnknownAugust 1, 2010 at 9:17 PM

    Great card Lynn!

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  84. Patty Sue 2August 1, 2010 at 9:50 PM

    Such a nice sympathy card! Love the simple elegance.

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  85. WendyAugust 1, 2010 at 9:54 PM

    Wonderful card. I love what you did with the MS corner punch!! Beautiful!!

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  86. Billie AAugust 1, 2010 at 10:03 PM

    Very pretty nicely done.

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  87. Liz WilliamsAugust 1, 2010 at 10:14 PM

    A great way to use that punch. Gorgeous card.

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  88. JessyAugust 1, 2010 at 10:28 PM

    what a great sympathy card. simple and elegant!! great job! :-)

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  89. MaureenAugust 2, 2010 at 12:32 AM

    so clean and beautiful...I agree, sympathy cards should be clean and simple...had to make one for a friend this weekend and I too kept it CAS :)

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  90. Happy NowAugust 2, 2010 at 1:03 AM

    Sympathy cards can be a challenge, and simple is good!

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  91. LindaRAugust 2, 2010 at 2:53 AM

    Sympathy cards are always so hard. Very pretty!

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  92. UnknownAugust 2, 2010 at 3:50 AM

    Well done monocromatic card!
    Sharon L

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  93. kim.momAugust 2, 2010 at 4:09 AM

    GORGEOUS card!!! Love that cross!

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  94. JamiAugust 2, 2010 at 6:57 AM

    I love the colors

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  95. TeresaAugust 2, 2010 at 7:08 AM

    Beautiful card.

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  96. KellyAugust 2, 2010 at 7:09 AM

    very classic and beautiful.

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  97. judybob3August 2, 2010 at 8:45 AM

    great job!! Thanks.......

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  98. Sandra L. HansenAugust 2, 2010 at 9:17 AM

    Nicely done.

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  99. Jane BosiAugust 2, 2010 at 9:36 AM

    Nice card--love the simple elegance.

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  100. MaryAugust 2, 2010 at 10:09 AM

    I Love clean, simple and monochromatic! Great job!

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  101. AngelaAugust 2, 2010 at 10:27 AM

    Great CAS card!

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  102. Lillian ChildAugust 2, 2010 at 12:02 PM

    I always struggle with sympathy cards - this design is perfect!

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  103. KristinaAugust 2, 2010 at 12:24 PM

    What a great monochromatic card. I love how you used the punch as accent pieces to the cross. Gorgeous!

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  104. Sara HentonAugust 2, 2010 at 1:58 PM

    Hey girlie!! What a nice card you made. I know you're going to be having fun out in TX soon, wish I could be there with ya

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  105. MaureenAugust 2, 2010 at 2:24 PM

    Very nice - love how you used the corner punch!

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  106. LaurieJAugust 2, 2010 at 2:40 PM

    Beautiful card! The cross is so elegant.

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  107. nancyAugust 2, 2010 at 3:36 PM

    Wow. I've never made a card in five minutes. It takes me at least that much time to pick out my ink.

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  108. Sassy's Ramblin'sAugust 2, 2010 at 4:46 PM

    I love the colors! Super classy!

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  109. Wendy K.August 2, 2010 at 6:18 PM

    I struggle with sympathy cards. This is very nice.

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  110. SandiAugust 2, 2010 at 6:19 PM

    Soft and gentle...very nice.

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  111. NaomiAugust 2, 2010 at 6:43 PM

    Nice use of the cross... very clean and classic design!

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  112. HeatherAugust 2, 2010 at 7:19 PM

    Definitely very clean and simple. Such a beautifully written sentiment.

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  113. scrappingnanaAugust 2, 2010 at 8:10 PM

    A beautiful sympathy card.

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  114. Amy ShefferAugust 2, 2010 at 11:53 PM

    How pretty! Love the monochromatic combo!

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  115. joanneAugust 3, 2010 at 1:55 AM

    A very impressive card for a 5 minute session. The colors you chose are so calming.

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  116. Kathryn TAugust 3, 2010 at 2:57 AM

    It certainly suits its purpose.

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  117. UnknownAugust 3, 2010 at 5:10 AM

    This is such an elegantly beautiful sympathy card.... amazed you finished in 5 minutes... it takes me forever, lol!

    Thank you so much for sharing!!!

    ~Ola
    okj83 at live dot com

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  118. TinaAugust 3, 2010 at 12:17 PM

    Very creative!

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  119. Diane Clark-SuttonAugust 3, 2010 at 3:54 PM

    Love the CAS card.

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  120. Amy DAugust 3, 2010 at 4:49 PM

    A very beautful sympathy card. Five minutes?? Wow.

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  121. Vicki WizniukAugust 3, 2010 at 6:32 PM

    Great 5 minute card! :)

    Vicki
    vwizniuk at pris dot ca

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  122. KimAugust 3, 2010 at 6:41 PM

    Very simple yet extremely expressive - very nice card!

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  123. IrisAugust 3, 2010 at 8:43 PM

    I love the simplicity and elegance of this card. Iris

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  124. UnknownAugust 3, 2010 at 10:01 PM

    What a lovely card!!

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  125. TinaAugust 3, 2010 at 10:27 PM

    Pretty card! Thank you for sharing.

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  126. VeraAugust 4, 2010 at 12:14 PM

    Great color combination for a sympathy card!

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  127. Crafty Math ChickAugust 4, 2010 at 5:39 PM

    Oh, these are the most difficult kinds of cards to make, and yours is lovely and elegant. I like the border punch you snuck in there in an unusual way too.

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  128. juli (sweetpz)August 4, 2010 at 9:30 PM

    great card! i love the purple!
    hugs
    juli

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  129. BarbaraBAugust 4, 2010 at 11:34 PM

    Enjoying your blog while I do Verve Anniversary blog hop! Great job.

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