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Friday, February 25, 2011

Treasure Chest Blog Hop

WELCOME to the Stamp TV CSS DT ANIMAL KINGDOM CHALLENGE blog hop.  There were 33 StampTV animal stamp sets on the list to choose from and you can imagine how difficult it was to choose which set(s) to play with for this hop.  


If you've come from the very talented Carolina's  blog, you're in the right place.  If not, then we invite you to go to the beginning of the hop and see all of the fabulous animal kingdom creations 


As you go through this hop, be sure to leave a comment on each blog as you hop along.  On Tuesday morning, March 1, we will randomly choose one of the comments from all of the blogs and that person will win a StampTV stamp set of their choice valued up to $24.95.  


I made two cards for this hop:




I wanted to create an interesting back ground as a view through a window for the cute giraffe from Melanie Muenchinger's stamp set, "Just so Hippy", so I used Distress Inks and the rainbow technique.  The grass and the branches were from "Hang in There" by Theresa Momber. I colored the giraffe with Copics. E00, E33 and E57.  CS GK PL "Ivory" and "Tan Leather".  The DP paper I used as a frame is from Basic Grey "Pyrus".  


Here is my second card






Details:  CS GK PL White, Lemon Drop and Fresh Asparagus.  I stitched DP from Basic Grey "Origins" onto the Fresh Asparagus panel then layered it on the Lemon Drop layer that I had stamped a bouquet from the same stamp set with Vivid Lemon Ice ink.  All the images on this card are from the stamp set  by Theresa Momber called "Purr-fectly Delightful".  I colored the kitty with Copic markers, E00, E30, E43, W3, YR14, Y36 and YG17. The cup was colored with YG91 and G94 and cut it out with Nestabilities Round Scalloped die.  I finished it off with white satin ribbon and Prima Flowers.  
Now hop on over to the very talented Deb Felt's blog and see her fantastic creation.  
Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!













Cheri
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120 comments:

  1. Carla S.February 25, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    Both cards are amazing, Cheri! what wonderful scenes you created for both "critters"!

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  2. peggy wainmanFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    Both cards are beautiful, but that kitty is just so adorable, love it!

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  3. Miss Boo (a.k.a. jen70)February 25, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Gorgeous cards! Love all the details.

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  4. joyFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    Wonderful cards! I really like the giraffe card with your coloring and the greenery - fantastic placement - so well balanced!

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  5. redwasher1February 25, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    WOW!!! Both card are stunning!!!

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  6. AKiteFlierFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Both are gorgeous - I especially love how you made the "window" for your giraffe!

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  7. BrendaFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    Cheri both of your cards are beautiful!! I really need to use these sets again.

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  8. Payne Holler CardsFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    these are incredible! love that scene with adorable giraffe and the kitten card is precious!!

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  9. Karen (TLgirl353)February 25, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    Cheri- Both of your cards are fantastic. The giraffe one is gorgeous with the scene you created! Great job, my friend!

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  10. MelissaFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    Adorable cards Cheri! I love them both, but I think the kitty is my fav!

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  11. JennieFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    Such pretty designs Cheri!! Love your giraffe card and perfect colors and your kitten design is just precious...love the way you stamped the flowers in the background!

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  12. UnknownFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    Super cards, thanks for sharing!

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  13. Betty NevilleFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    Two amazing cards Cheri! Gorgeous giraffe scene and the kitty is adorable! Love all the details on both cards - really well done!

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  14. stampqueenFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    Great cards - love the window scene for your giraffe, it looks like a watercolor painting - and your kitten is adorable!!!

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  15. LageneFebruary 26, 2011 at 1:35 AM

    Love the colorful scene with the giraffe card & what a cute kitten!

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  16. craftieodmaeFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    both cards are gorgeous!!!! Love the kitty!

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  17. Cat TidwellFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    What a gorgeous 'window' you created, love it! and the kitty design is rocking too! Awesome creations Cheri!

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  18. MelanieFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    oh these are both darling!! I love the background technique you did for hippy and the little spatters make it look so artsy! the colored spots on the giraffe are a perfect match for the DP! That kitten card is one of the cutest I've seen with that set! :)

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  19. DebFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Fabulous, Cheri! Love that rainbow technique and the way those colors pop off the rest of the monochromatic page! That second card is just SO sweet! Darling!

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  20. buggin2stampFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Cheri, your cards are precious. I love the scene behind the giraffe. And your kitty card is perfect with the flower accents. I also thought it cute that your kitty card is next to the picture of you stamp buddy in your sidebar. Every card definitely needs some cat love. :0)

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  21. LynneFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Well done. The animals are beautifully colored and the flowers well placed on both cards.

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  22. Theresa's StudioFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Cute choice of animals! Great cards! Love the flowers and designs.

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  23. Theresa MomberFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Cheri, both cards are so gorgeous!!! Wonderful coloring, backgrounds and layouts! Just perfect!

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  24. Barbara ColbertFebruary 26, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Both cards are great...very creative!!! LOVE the window with the giraffe!

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  25. TamaraFebruary 26, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Nice cardsBoth are awesome! No wonder you one of the Diva's!! I Love That giraff!!

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  26. kellyisascrapdivaFebruary 26, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    These are gorgeous! Wow, I love them both!

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  27. jan farnworthFebruary 26, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    love your kitty carad

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  28. merniebugFebruary 26, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Fabulous job with both cards. They are delightful.

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  29. DonnaFebruary 26, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    Two very cute cards

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  30. Nana GriffinFebruary 26, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    These are so cute! Love that kitty.

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  31. patFebruary 26, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    what a talented lady you are. I love both your cards but the kitty in the cup is my favorite.
    thanks for sharing

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  32. MiesjeFebruary 26, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Love those cards! Really like that kitty - still wishing I had brought that one!

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  33. pqueenieFebruary 26, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Both cards are cute, but I especially love the kitty card.

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  34. StephaniFebruary 26, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Love both cards. Great background on the giraffe. The kitty is too cute.

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  35. mdogFebruary 26, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    I love both cards. They are adorable! Their faces just radiate "hug me"

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  36. Teri CFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Great job on both!

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  37. DottieFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    Both of your cards are adorable. Very nice.

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  38. KellyFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    I love both cards! Love your "window" for the giraffe, and the darling kitty!

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  39. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Wow, these cards are beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Hugs Cathy

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  40. Debbie RogersFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Both cards are great...I have to say though the giraffe is my favorite!

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  41. UnknownFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    I'm glad to see the giraffe used. Both aare sweet. Thanks for sharing

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  42. JoniFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    both are darling but one is the cat's meow!

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  43. LusianaFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    Awww sexy giraffe! :p
    The cat card is very nice, love the colours.

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  44. sandiFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    Oh so cute!

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  45. bowlingfrogFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Great cards.

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  46. Luv 2 CreateFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    I haven't seen this giraffe image before, but I love what you have done with him. He really is one of the cutest giraffes. Of course I love the cat card also being the owner of two myself.
    Marcie

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  47. Christine MacneilFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Great giraffe! The kitty is so soft looking!

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  48. UnknownFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    That is one cute giraffe.... pretty card too.

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  49. grandmaleeFebruary 26, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Fabulous job on both of the cards! I love how you combined the sets on the first card...they look like they were made for each other! The colors and the background are stunning! I also love how you put the second card together. The color you chose to stamp on the small postion of the background is fabulous! Great choice! The coloring is awesome on both cards!

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  50. Shirley BFebruary 26, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    OMG what cute cards. That giraffe is tooo cute and
    that kitten is so cuddly looking.

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  51. Lynn B.February 26, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    That's the most adorable giraffe card I've ever seen!

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  52. Patti SmithFebruary 26, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    Love, love both cards...great detail in both of them...colors are awesome...tfs

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  53. JudyFebruary 26, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Cheri, both cards are adorable. That kitten is adorable and fantastic! TFS

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  54. NanaConnieFebruary 26, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    The giraffe looks like he's about to step out of the jungle and onto the savannah! Fantastic. The kitten on your second card is one of my favorite all time images and your coloring is stupendous! Love both of them.

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  55. LauraFebruary 26, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Beautiful cards! I love the dp with the giraffe!

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  56. LorraineFebruary 26, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    That card is as cute as that kitten

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  57. Mary Anne / MA54KFebruary 26, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Your kitty card is no doubt sweet, but the softness you achieved on the giraffe card is wonderful!

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  58. rakosturikFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Love the cards.

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  59. Gladys R.February 26, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Beautiful cards. Would hate to have
    to decide between the two. Coloring is
    so nice. Love the background on the
    first card.

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  60. UnknownFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Love both of your cards. They are adorable.

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  61. LeeciFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Love the cards...you did a great job on both!

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  62. GoldaFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Those are both fantastic cards. I really like how the background piece on the giraffe card accentuates the giraffe.

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  63. Crafty Math ChickFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Ooooh! Two visual treats for us! I love the floral/greenery elements you added to both cards. The giraffe looks like it wants to eat some, LOL!

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  64. The Vannoy FamilyFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Cheri -LOVE your color scheme - and paper flowers - very pretty~ Thanks for sharing!

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  65. sandyhFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    both cards are great....but i love that cute giraffe with all the trimmings!
    sandyh

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  66. luvhymnsFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Love the giraffe... the call of the wild!

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  67. JoanFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Amazing cards. The giraffe is so cute.

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  68. Carol AFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    Love both cards but especially the giraffe! He looks like he's heading into the card!

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  69. Bertha WFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    Love the idea of the window! I must try it some time. Thanks for sharing!

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  70. CasmilesFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    I've always loved this giraffe and I think you've given me the final push to order this set. Your rainbow background is beautiful, as is the card!

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  71. CasmilesFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Your kitty card is precious - looks like he's scheming ~ "what should I get into next".!

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  72. LauraFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    The giraffe card has so much DEPTH!
    Laura

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  73. sprgstn16February 26, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Love the cards! That kitty is colored so well!

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  74. JillFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    I love giraffe's, and I love that giraffe! You did a spectacular job on both cards. Can't wait to see others that you've made.

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  75. UnknownFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    The little giraffe looks like he's looking out a window from a beautiful room and the kitten card makes me think of pure spring sunshine! Both are just beautiful!

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  76. LindaFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    I love your cat tea cup super cute!! and very pretty with yellow flowers!

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  77. TeresaFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    Gotta love a kitty card!

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  78. Jenny McGeeFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Both cards are very cute. Love how the giraffe matches the background.

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  79. SanFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    I don't know where to go to see who is the winner of the wonderful stamp set for doing this Animal Kingdom hop. Please let me know--I've looked all over for the list of winners. Who knows, I might be there . I've always love that cute giraffe, and you've chosen some really nice colors. I like the touch of twine as well.

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  80. BrigitteFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    I really ike both cards. i love the expressions on the giraffe and the Kitten. the colors you have used are very nice.

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  81. JanFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    Adorable cards. The giraffe just melts your heart. And I love cats (kittens) so the second tugs on my heart strings.............beautifully done...both of them.

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  82. SAbratFebruary 26, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    Love both cards! Thanks for using something different. Very pretty!
    Hugs,
    Cindy D in WV

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  83. Pat JandacekFebruary 26, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    Wonderful cards. The layout, colors, and background design on the giraffe card is fabulous.

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  84. Simply SandyFebruary 26, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    Both of these cards are great! Love the background and that giraffe is to die for and the kitty is so cute!

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  85. BrookeFebruary 26, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    Both are soooo cute.
    Love the kitty.
    hugs,
    Brooke

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  86. UnknownFebruary 26, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    Stunning, just stunning, both cards are awesome.
    Wonderful designs and colors are perfect, just beautiful!!
    Love them both!!

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  87. sghayFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    Both cards are so cute, but I have to say..I'm a cat person, so love that second one.

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  88. MarshaFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    These are so cute. Love the DP behind the giraffe.

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  89. 1jmassFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    What a sweet face that little giraffe has. Good work.

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  90. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    The giraffe looks as if it could walk right off the page. So precious! and the kitten card, well, kittens are so fun! Thanks!

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  91. SusanFebruary 27, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    Both your cards are wonderful. Love the cute giraffe and the kitten too.

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  92. LeisaFebruary 27, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    both are great - LOVE the "window" and the details on the giraffe card

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  93. bernietom47February 27, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    Your cards are delightful. Those animals are adorable. Love the window!
    Blessings Bernie

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  94. Linda GilliamFebruary 27, 2011 at 1:51 AM

    OH such cute cards!! I love them both, but I especially LOVE the kitten card, and I also LOVE your "stamping buddy" (the real cat) LOL!
    Beautiful cat you have there....

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  95. LoveSnailMailFebruary 27, 2011 at 2:32 AM

    Especailly like the integration of stamped and punched foliage on the giraffe card!

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  96. BooknplaysFebruary 27, 2011 at 3:06 AM

    That giraffe is so cute for a child's card. But I do love that kitty for anyone!

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  97. DebbieMFebruary 27, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    Stunning cards! :) Love the background from the giraffe and that kitty is so adorable.

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  98. Designs By SkyFebruary 27, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    Cute cards,the giraffe and the kitten are adorable. TFS

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  99. JaniceFebruary 27, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    Cute!! I love them both.

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  100. Pam FossFebruary 27, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Very cute kitty card,Add one more set to my wish list. Nice cards!

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  101. StephanieFebruary 27, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Great cards! Both stamps are so nice!

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  102. KarenFebruary 27, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    I don't know which I like better, great job

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  103. ladyjFebruary 27, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    WOW!!!! Those are so great!!! Love both of them, but the giraffe is my fav :-)

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  104. SandyFebruary 27, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    OOH, can't decide which one I like best. I do adore cats but...that giraffe is too cute!!!!

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  105. cre8tingFebruary 27, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Cheri, your artwork is beautiful. The kitten speaks to my heart as my two are currently sitting on my lap...they make cardmaking a bit of a challenge, but gotta love them! Thanks for the cards!

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  106. UnknownFebruary 27, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    The giraffe is fantastic. What a creative mind. Pam

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  107. Cathy P in AZFebruary 27, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    What cute cards! Great job!

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  108. AttegirlFebruary 27, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    Oh those are such cute cards... the giraffe is wayyyy to cute and I love your background on it too!

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  109. SheilaFebruary 27, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Love the attention to detail. Lot of work went into both cards.

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  110. PatSFebruary 27, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Two words..precious and adorable. The added details and coloring in your cute cards are perfect!

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  111. Colorado CrafterFebruary 27, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Great cards! TFS!!

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  112. Barbara HaleFebruary 27, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Both of your cards are just great. I love the embellishments.

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  113. Debbie BradfordFebruary 27, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    both cards show a lot of talent, effort, and attention to detail. So cute!

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  114. Helen F.February 27, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    Both of your cards are fabulous, Cheri! I love the giraffe and the kitten is too adorable :)

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  115. CarolinaFebruary 28, 2011 at 2:31 AM

    Oh these are so adorable - love how you used the animal print strip on the first and the flowers on the second are the perfect touch to go with those your beautifully colored Kitty!

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  116. UnknownFebruary 28, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Love the kitty!! So cute!!!

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  117. CynthiaFebruary 28, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Both cards are very sweet, Cheri! I like the scene you've created for the giraffe.

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  118. Sue DFebruary 28, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Beautiful cards--I like the rainbow technique on the first.

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  119. Bernadet RodakowskiFebruary 28, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Great designs!

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  120. Cheryl S.April 9, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    What a terrific background for the giraffe and I love the kitty in the cup!!

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