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Saturday, 27 April 2013

Going Green at A Gem of a Challenge

Good Morning everyone
I hope you are well and having a good weekend. We have some sun here but it's not so warm today.

Today is the start of a new A Gem of a Challenge.
This week the wonderful Ria has chosen the theme of 
Going Green 

 (Use a lot of the colour green or Recycle something...)


The prize for the winner will be.....
2 Individual Digi images of the winners choice from PINK GEM DESIGNS (Subject to Availability).

I must admit that I do struggle with using green on my cards, I don't know why. So I decided to pick my papers before I chose my image. When I was looking through my pile of papers for some green inspiration I was pleased to find some really old Basic Grey Papers that I had forgotten I had. That led me to my choice of image, the gorgeous Emma in Flower Jeans.  She has such beautiful flowing hair and was a joy to colour.


Items Used:
Digi stamp - Pink Gem Designs - Emma in Flower Jeans
Digi Sentiment -  Pink Gem Designs Vintage Occasion Sentiments 
Papers - Basic Grey Hopscotch
Memory Box Corner Bow available @ MCH
Memory Box Cherry Blossom available @ MCH
Memory Box Pippi butterfly
Memory Box Isabella butterfly
Nellie Snellen Flower Medium flower punch
Pearls from stash

If you take a look on the A Gem of a Challenge you will see the wonderful green creations made by the rest this week's design team and see who were the winners of the last challenge

I would like to enter my card into the following fabulous challenges:
Simon Says - anything goes
Oldie but a Goodie - Make It Girly (VERY old papers)
Colour Throwdown - Spring colours (as specified on challenge blog)


Thank you so much for taking the time to look at my blog today. I really do appreciate it and love to read any comment you may wish to make
I hope you enjoy the rest of the weekend
Bye for now
hugs 
Sue
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98 comments:

  1. Mary J27 April 2013 at 10:11

    She's fab, Sue! Love those colours and gorgeous hair colouring too!

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  2. Mojca27 April 2013 at 10:18

    waw what a gorgeous card Sue! lovely papers and image. hugs! Mojca

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  3. Lorraine27 April 2013 at 10:22

    A gorgeous card Sue. The image looks fabulous and I love the colour scheme and all your pretty die cuts. More to add to my wish/need list!! lol
    Have a lovely weekend
    Lorraine x

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  4. Laine27 April 2013 at 10:24

    This is beautiful Sue. Lovely soft colour and stunning design.
    Laine
    xx

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  5. KraftyKoolKat27 April 2013 at 10:32

    This is gorgeous Sue and well done on the green theme. I find it hard to use this colour. Your image is gorgeous and I love the dies you have used.

    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxxx

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  6. Christine Harrop27 April 2013 at 10:36

    Absolutely gorgeous Sue. Christine x

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  7. Marlene Atkinson27 April 2013 at 10:49

    This is just gorgeous Sue. I also struggle with the colours green, not a colour I use a lot of. Love the image. Marlene

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  8. Jackie27 April 2013 at 11:00

    Gorgeous card, lovely colour combo and colouring :o)
    Jackie xx

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  9. Desire Fourie27 April 2013 at 11:00

    Another stunning creation. So love your awesome colouring and the pretty flowers and flourishes.
    Hugs
    Desíre
    {Doing Life – my personal blog}

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  10. Redanne27 April 2013 at 11:04

    Hi Sue, I think you should use green more often because this is beautiful! The BG papers are gorgeous and you have matched the flowers, flourishes and embellies so perfectly. She really does have the most beautiful hair too and loving those jeans! Hugs, Anne x

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  11. Eileen27 April 2013 at 11:21

    This is really beautiful Sue. Love the perfectly coloured image and the DP and embellies work so well with her. Gorgeous card
    Eileen x

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  12. Pop's Cards27 April 2013 at 11:22

    Good morning sweetie, a fabulous creation as always, huggles Pops x x x

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  13. Little K Smith27 April 2013 at 11:22

    Such a lovely card Sue! A gorgeous image, well done on finding those papers! ;D And I love the pretty dies you've used too!
    Kelly.x

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  14. Sarah27 April 2013 at 11:24

    Wonderful card, as usual! You always use your die cuts/punches to best effect and the papers and image are so pretty x

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  15. coops27 April 2013 at 11:31

    love this sue.beautiful delicate colours and your image and diecuts are stunning ;D

    xx coops xx

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  16. Jacqui's little piece of England27 April 2013 at 11:59

    Love your card Sue great image and I adore your papers great colours and layout
    jacqui x

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  17. Crafty Lark27 April 2013 at 12:11

    Gorgeous layering and detail and fab colouring. xx Flora

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  18. Whisper27 April 2013 at 12:30

    Considering you don't like green, you would never tell, fabby BG papers i must dig mine out, Luv Sam x

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  19. Unknown27 April 2013 at 13:03

    Awesome card, I have this image but not had the chance to use it...love the colour combo and designing of your card.xx

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  20. Julieanne..aka pinkjools27 April 2013 at 13:18

    Hi Sue,Fabulous card..love the image and pretty papers....Joolsx

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  21. Stamps and Paper27 April 2013 at 13:41

    Lovely card Sue..gorgeous colours


    Anne

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  22. McCrafty's Cards27 April 2013 at 14:02

    Beautiful card Sue, I like the design the image the papers and the flowers.
    Kevin xx

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  23. Liza27 April 2013 at 14:02

    A gorgeous card hun, very pretty.

    Liza x

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  24. Sandie27 April 2013 at 14:07

    Struggle with green ... pffft ... LOL ... you work ALL colours magically, no matter what the shade and you team them with others, perfectly. Such a beautiful card Sue.... enjoy your weekend xxx

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  25. Claire27 April 2013 at 14:32

    Gorgeous card Sue, love the image and pretty papers. You don;t get to see many green cards, people struggle with it, I love it and will be playing along with this one! Hugs, Claire x

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  26. As.I.Do.Rodos.27 April 2013 at 14:39

    Stunning image and cards wonderful die-cuts Ginny ♥

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  27. marion27 April 2013 at 14:50

    very very sweet, hugs, Marion

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  28. cotnob27 April 2013 at 14:52

    This is a fabulous card Sue, such a gorgeous image and beautifully coloured - your papers are so pretty and your embellishments co-ordinate perfectly.
    Pauline
    x

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  29. Kim27 April 2013 at 15:24

    fabulous card Sue, love those soft shades
    Kim x

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  30. Alyce Kit and Clowder27 April 2013 at 15:26

    she is just so gorgeous! i just love her beautiful flowing hair. i love the muted greens on here...with the yellow is looks so beautiful and spring-y :) a gorgeous card xx

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  31. Wendy27 April 2013 at 15:30

    So gorgeous Sue, fabulous image and love the colours.
    Hugs Wendy xx

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  32. Misty's27 April 2013 at 15:48

    Super Gorgeous card, Sue. Love the soft colour palette and the choice of the digi too.
    Michaela xx

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  33. Karen P27 April 2013 at 15:54

    Gorgeous gorgeousness Sue! Beautiful papers and colour scheme and a gorgeous digi which you've coloured wonderfully Karen x

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  34. Unknown27 April 2013 at 16:34

    Gorgeous card Sue, love those soft green tones, your image is coloured to perfection and the die cut butterfly is so delicate! Big hugs, Ira xox
    irascreacorner.blogspot.nl

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  35. Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes)27 April 2013 at 16:36

    Hi Sue, love your card. The shade of green is very delicate and pretty! Lovely embellishments and the paper is really pretty too! Have a great weekend Susan x

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  36. Teresa27 April 2013 at 16:45

    Beautiful card Sue and I just love seeing green cards, so refreshing. I hope you are enjoying your weekend. Teresa xx

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  37. Jenny L27 April 2013 at 17:07

    Hi Sue,
    I love this image and the papers you have used. Very cleverly coloured in too. Superb as all your creations are.
    Have a wonderful crafty day.
    Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

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  38. Karen27 April 2013 at 17:35

    My dear friend, it's hard to imagine you struggling with anything. :o) The greens you used are gorgeous! I particularly love the dot paper.. it pairs so well with the cutie pie's outfit! She's colored so beautifully and I love how you designed around her. The pearly-centered flowers are little bursts of sunshine. Gorgeous work as always, Sue. I hope your day is filled with love and sparkle. :o)

    Hugs and blessings!

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  39. NancyD27 April 2013 at 17:39

    Old or not, those papers are great. Love the image too and your wonderful coloring of course. NancyD

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  40. Anonymous27 April 2013 at 17:41

    Wow Sue, such a beautiful creation with your soft green color and those gorgeous flowers!! I love it! :)

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  41. Unknown27 April 2013 at 17:42

    sue, this is so pretty, I love this cute image and gorgeous soft colours.. the paper piecing is just the perfect touch, love it :) xx

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  42. karen27 April 2013 at 17:45

    Love the green shades Sue and fab image, gorgeous card as always, Karenx

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  43. Pat K27 April 2013 at 17:54

    Oh she is fabulous Sue...love her hair. Great colouring and design. hugs, pat K x

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  44. kay27 April 2013 at 17:57

    Super card,x

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  45. Doreen27 April 2013 at 18:05

    this is stunning Sue. Fab colours, fab image, fab design - love it
    hugs
    doreen xx
    have a wonderful weekend

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  46. Unknown27 April 2013 at 18:24

    Hi sweetie, your card is stunning, I really struggle with green but you make it look so scrummy! Fab colouring and gorgeous flowers too!
    Loadsa hugs xx Cara xx

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  47. Penny27 April 2013 at 18:32

    Beautiful card, Sue! Love the soft colors, pretty papers, darling image, great coloring, and wonderful die cuts & bling! :^)
    Hugs, Penny

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  48. Ellen Taylor27 April 2013 at 18:38

    She is super sweet! Your coloring is fabulous and I love the colors and that corner die. I think I need that now~LOL
    have a fab weekend!
    hugs,
    Ellen

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  49. Allthingsinky27 April 2013 at 18:55

    Beautiful Card, Love the image and your colour scheme is fab...

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  50. Pia S27 April 2013 at 19:07

    I too struggle with green cards. I find it really hard to color with green colors, but paper piecing or a die cut or two can fix that issue. I think it was a good idea to find the papers before you picked your image - it's something I've started to do as well when I'm working with colors or themes I'm not so comfortable with. Otherwise I often have the image ready and pick my papers afterwards. Anyways, I think your card turned out great! I like the retro/70s feel of the floral paper and I love the girl's hair!

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  51. sue27 April 2013 at 19:13

    fab card sue,love the image & colours, sue xx

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  52. Carol27 April 2013 at 19:22

    A beautiful card Sue, love the pretty papers. Carol x

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  53. cuilliesocks27 April 2013 at 19:26

    Gorgeous Sue, love the papers, and images. Butterfly and other dies are lovely, kate x

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  54. Maarit at Violets Corner27 April 2013 at 19:36

    Stunning card Sue, beautiful colouring and super design, love it.

    Warm hugs
    Maarit

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  55. pam27 April 2013 at 20:10

    Absolutely gorgeous card Sue, love this image and your beautiful soft colours
    pam

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  56. Anne-Marie27 April 2013 at 20:15

    Love everything about this little gem, Sue....superb!x

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  57. Crafty Moone Cards27 April 2013 at 20:27

    Gorgeous card Sue. x

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  58. rachel27 April 2013 at 20:34

    great card Sue - fabulous colouring - love that hair!!! Love the papers too - beautiful! Hope you've had a good Saturday and thanks for your kind words today and every day - I do appreciate them xx

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  59. Donna Ellis27 April 2013 at 20:41

    Pretty soft greens and yellows, Sue - very pastel and sweet - with just the right touch of coral/pink? so pretty. Love the delicate touches of the butterflies, swirl, and flowers with the pearl accents. Very pretty!

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  60. Donna Mosley27 April 2013 at 20:56

    Oh! wow, Sue, this is so gorgeous hun. Love the very pretty design & details. Wonderful colouring as always. Hope you have a fab weekend.

    Donna x

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  61. Wishcraft27 April 2013 at 21:35

    So pretty Sue, love the colours and image, and all your lovely details :o) Hugs, Lisa x

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  62. Janet - aka stacky27 April 2013 at 22:27

    Your 'green' card is perfect Sue I love the image and as always your colouring looks fabulous.
    I hope your having a lovely weekend xx

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  63. May27 April 2013 at 22:44

    Gorgeous card Sue, I love the Green! Beautiful image & flowers.. Hugs May x x x

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  64. Tammy27 April 2013 at 23:39

    Too, too cute! Fabulous layout and wonderful colors and coloring as always!

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  65. Darnell28 April 2013 at 00:14

    She is certainly a joy to look at, Sue. Your coloring is sublime and I'm inspired that you chose your paper first. I don't know that I've ever done that and I'm intrigued ... Thanks!!

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  66. Craftdee28 April 2013 at 03:26

    Beautiful card, Sue. I struggle with using green on cards too, I don't know why when there are gorgeous shades like this; Nice image and embellies too. BTW thanks for visiting me and "the twins", I always appreciate the visit :-) Donna xx

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  67. Tracy28 April 2013 at 04:37

    Lovely fresh colors and the layered butterfly is so pretty. Beautiful card Sue! Hugs!

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  68. Debbie28 April 2013 at 06:15

    A beautiful card Sue...I love all the fabulous details.
    Hugs Debbie x

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  69. Daniele28 April 2013 at 07:48

    what a fabbie card, very retro looking
    hugs

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  70. gobeagirl28 April 2013 at 09:01

    Hi Sue, I am trying to catch up with all the sweet bloggers that keep coming over to my blog even though I haven't been around a lot. You always make my day when I see a comment from you and I just wanted you to know how much it truly means to me. You are very very sweet. I also have to tell you that I love the 'green' paper that you have chosen for your card. I think it looks awesome and I am right there with you when it comes to using green. I don't know why, it just isn't one of my favorite colors. Although I do like the Cricut green. lol... Anyway, I was able to find the dies that I asked you about and I have to place an order come Monday, so you can bet that they are both going to be on my order list. lol... I bring this up as I noticed you used one of them for this card and I am telling I just love how you are able to use it as such a simple but very elegant part of your cards. Hope your weekend it going well. Have a good one. Hugs, Lisa G

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  71. Debs28 April 2013 at 09:13

    Super sweet card Sue - adorable soft colours and fabulous design.
    Hope you're having a lovely weekend.
    Debs xx

    ps Thanks for playing along at OBAG this week - good luck xx

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  72. julie_woolston28 April 2013 at 09:29

    Gorgeous colours and papers Sue, love the image and fab detail.

    Hugs Julie xxx

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  73. Shell Shearer Swinscoe28 April 2013 at 10:56

    Great card hun, love the colours & that image is so sweet!
    Hugs Shell xx

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  74. Stephanie28 April 2013 at 11:21

    I love that image and your colouring is incredible! x

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  75. ALI28 April 2013 at 12:42

    Great card Sue, love the greens you have used.

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  76. Pauline28 April 2013 at 12:53

    This is gorgeous Sue, lovely image and fab papers and embellies! Gorgeous card!

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  77. Miradormakings28 April 2013 at 14:17

    Fabulous card Sue the image is beautifully coloured with a fabulous LO.

    Joan x

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  78. Alison Scott28 April 2013 at 14:23

    Wonderful card. The greens are great. Lovely sweet image too.

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  79. sharon28 April 2013 at 15:02

    Isn't she adorable. Love the green and cream combo and your pretty papers, Sue.

    Hugs
    Sue

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  80. Sue B 28 April 2013 at 15:56

    Oh Wow! this is gorgeous Sue! what a fab image and you've coloured her beautifully… I love her hair!! the papers and embellies are very pretty… I love those soft shades of yellow and green! :-)
    Hope you are having a lovely Sunday!
    Big hugs
    Sue xx

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  81. Claire28 April 2013 at 16:50

    hi Sue, what beautiful delicate colours, that image is a real beauty too. Hope you're enjoying the weekend
    Claire xx

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  82. Unknown28 April 2013 at 17:03

    Oh my goodness, that's a fabulous card Sue. Love the image and the way all the colours match so beautifully! Hope you are having a great weekend. Love Maddy x

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  83. Marianne's Craftroom28 April 2013 at 19:47

    I'm not much into green either though I like it teamed with pink. Your card is a lovely Spring card and I do love that cute image

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  84. Anke28 April 2013 at 21:07

    Beautiful card.
    hugs Anke

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  85. Elise28 April 2013 at 23:59

    HI Sue! Looking at your card, I would never be able to tell that you struggle with green on your cards .. because this is just so GORGEOUS!!! You picked the PERFECT combo .. green/yellow with a hint of peachy pink!! Yummmmy! I simply LOVE it!

    Big Hugs,
    Elise

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  86. Dewi Lestari29 April 2013 at 02:31

    Fabulous as always! Thanks for joining at Oldie but a Goodie: Make It Girly
    Hugs
    Dewi

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  87. PaperDaisies29 April 2013 at 05:51

    What a lovely card. You have showcased that sweet image perfectly. Soooo pretty. Hugs Nina

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  88. Bridie29 April 2013 at 14:56

    Fabulous card, really well chosen color scheme

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  89. Sarah29 April 2013 at 22:07

    Gorgeous card Sue, love the image and how you've coloured her. Beautiful papers and details x

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  90. XxJULESxX29 April 2013 at 22:13

    Another of your gorgeous cards Sue!

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  91. Mandy30 April 2013 at 00:38

    Gorgeous card Sue, so sweet and pretty :)
    Thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp
    hugs
    Mandy xx

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  92. Holly AKA KopyKat30 April 2013 at 05:22

    Oh she is so cute, I am loving this paper and the great design.

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  93. Chrissy30 April 2013 at 10:27

    Fabulous papers on this one Sue, I love the colours, and gorgeous image and colouring too, love the butterfly, so pretty.

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  94. crafty-stamper30 April 2013 at 22:20

    gorgeous card and image and love the pretty papers and colour scheme
    carol x

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  95. Dawn1 May 2013 at 04:48

    I would never know you struggle with green; this card is beautiful. Emma looks gorgeous and I love all the pretty details.

    Hugs, Dawn

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  96. Alice 1 May 2013 at 05:40

    beautiful fresh colors and oh so springy! darling card Sue!

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  97. Angela1 May 2013 at 16:27

    Saw your card at the A Gem of a Challenge blog...had to stop by to tell you how pretty it is!

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  98. mixamatoasties2 May 2013 at 16:41

    She's fab Sue. I love this.

    Susan x

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Thank you so much for taking the time to look at my blog. I love to read your comments.....
Hugs Sue ♥