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Friday, June 24, 2011

CSS DT Alumni Treasure Chest Challenge

Happy Summer and Welcome to another fabulous StampTV Center Stage Alumni Design Team Blog Hop.  This hop is a Treasure Chest challenge called "getting wordy".  We've been challenged to let the words be the focal image of our project.  


If you've come here from the extremely talented Giovana's blog, then you're in the right place, if not, we invite you to take this hop from the BEGINNIG and see ALL the inspiration.  AND, Make sure to leave a comment as you hop along because on Tuesday morning (June 28th), we will randomly choose one of the comments from all the blogs who will get a stamp set of their choice valued up to $24.95!


The cards I made for this challenge are CAS and can be assembled easily. If you don't have a lot of time and want to make quick cards for someone special, these might give you some inspiration.  
Here is my first card and it's all about celebrating the 4th of July!  Hooray! for the USA and it's longevity in democracy.  I made this card to share with the Alzheimer's facility where my mom has been residing.    These folks know all about the cost of freedom and how to celebrate it, so this is for them.   







For this card I used two of Melanie Muenchinger's stamp sets - the first is the back ground flourish and swirls that I made using "Bring the Bling" and "Hip to be Square" for the sentiment.  To "bling" the flourishes, I used Ruby Red Liquid Pearls and Dark blue Stickles.  The big paper flowers are colored with Copic Markers R46 and B29.  GKD Pure Luxury White CS was used for the base and "Little Boy Blue" and "Red Hot" were used for the layering.  The sentiment was punched with a MS punch and covered with a Tim Holtz Circle Fragment.  




Here's another CAS card and for this one I took my inspiration from the cover of Paper Creations Magazine.  The sentiment I used is from the set  "Fairy Tales" by Tami Mayberry.  GKD Pure Luxury Kraft is used for the layer and "Dandelion", "Little Boy Blue" and "Red Hot" were used for the packages.  The ribbon is from GKD fabulous collection of ribbons.  
Thanks so much for stopping by.  Now hop on over to the fabulously talented Carolina's blog as I KNOW she has an outstanding project to inspire you.  


Have a great weekend and thanks so much for stopping by!  





Cheri
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105 comments:

  1. Giovana June 24, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Fantastic cards!!

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  2. joyJune 24, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    What a delightful happy 4th card! I love the black gingham ribbon with the bright colors on the second. Wonderful job on both cards.

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  3. Karen (TLgirl353)June 24, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Cheri- both are terrific cards! Great card for the 4th and I love the little gift boxes on your second one!

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  4. Payne Holler CardsJune 24, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    oh how thoughtful - they will love your 4th July card and love the little presents on the second card - great way to use those little pieces of cs!!

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  5. BrendaJune 24, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Fantastic cards Cheri!!! I love the bright 4th of July card and the fun presents on the second card.

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  6. MelissaJune 24, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    Adorable cards Cheri! I love, love the 4th of July card. So pretty and festive.

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  7. stampqueenJune 25, 2011 at 3:25 AM

    Both cards are so cheery!! Love them both!!

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  8. CarolinaJune 25, 2011 at 4:09 AM

    This are so fun Cheri! Love how you added the sentiment in the middle of the flower on the first card and the line of presents on the second is just adorable!

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  9. craftieodmaeJune 25, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    fantastic cards!!!! enjoy your weekend!

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  10. UnknownJune 25, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Great cards, Cheri. Love the look of the *fireworks* on your 4th of July card, whahoo! And your birthday card is just simply stated, just lovely!

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  11. KaryJune 25, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Hi Cheri! Both cards are Fabulous!! Love the simple designs, esp the 2nd card. That's a WOW!!

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  12. MiesjeJune 25, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Okay Cheri, these are amazing! Love, love, love the 4th of July card! The second one is adorable too.

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  13. JennieJune 25, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    What fun cards Cheri!! Great job on both of these...love how you did the 4th of July one, too cute!

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  14. buggin2stampJune 25, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Fun patriotic card Cheri!

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  15. Theresa MomberJune 25, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Wonderful cards, Cheri!

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  16. RietteJune 25, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    I saw that card layout! You did a stunning version!

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  17. Views From My Scraproom...June 25, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    Cheri your cards are just beautiful! I love the second one the best. Found you on the Outlawz and am now a follower

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  18. Lynn B.June 25, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    I love red, white and blue together. Both cards are fantastic.

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  19. JoJune 25, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Simple but stunning. Loved them both.

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  20. StephanieJune 25, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Great cards! I love the second one with the gift design!

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  21. PamJune 25, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Both cards are awesome.

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  22. LindaJune 25, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Thank you for sharing your cute and colorful cards.

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  23. SharonJune 25, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Oh, I love both of these cards.

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  24. Virginia WingoJune 25, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Two beautiful creations. I love the present card design.

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  25. JillJune 25, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    Beautiful cards. I love that big flower that you used on the first one. It really catches your attention!

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  26. Jeanne HJune 25, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    Happy 4th to you too. BTW, you cat looks like my Reba! :)

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  27. terriavidreader (IN-USA)June 25, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    I love the little packages. Very pretty. thanks for sharing it during the hop!

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  28. JoniJune 25, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    Yankee Doodle Dandy! Love the patriotic eye candy. Nice cards.

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  29. AnonymousJune 25, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    You wowed me with both cards. Very very pretty cards. ekciampo@yahoo.com

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  30. AnonymousJune 25, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    Sometimes the "simple" look is the most elegant. Both of your cards demonstrate this. I love them both. Thanks for sharing and giving me so much inspiration.

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  31. margaretJune 25, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Great idea- I too like to have the supplies and pop them an a card for a quick fix to any occasion for sharing

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  32. szbacn1June 25, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    I;m loving the colorfulness and brightness of the first card!!!

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  33. 0900LeeJune 25, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Happy 4th of July simple but very elegant thanks Lee

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  34. Pat JandacekJune 25, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    For CAS cards both of these pack a wallop and are so apropro for their occasions. TFS

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  35. SharriJune 25, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Cheri I love these CAS cards! The 4th of July card is beautiful with the big flowers and bling swirls! The 2nd is so fun with the little packages!

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  36. iCreateforfunJune 25, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Fantastic hop. Like your cards.

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  37. Diana EvensenJune 25, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    What a terrific 4th of July card - it never would have occurred to me to use flowers that way!

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  38. KellyJune 25, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    What fun cards! Love your patriotic flowers!

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  39. Donna MalignoJune 25, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Very patriotic in an unexpected way. Love it!

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  40. KathrynJune 25, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    I will have to try what you did by coloring flowers with Copics! Lovely idea!

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  41. Colorado CrafterJune 25, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    Very cute cards!! I love CAS cards!!

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  42. DonnaJune 25, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Great cards, love the 4th card,, so makes me feel like celebrating and the second card is so simple and so attracting, love it, both wonderful cards!!!
    Both are making me look forward to tuesday, as it is also my birthday, so maybe that will bring me a bit of luck!!

    Thanks for your insipiration!!

    Donna przy...

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  43. AnonymousJune 25, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Gorgious cards ive got to do this one

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  44. MarshaJune 25, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Both cards - very nice. Love the bling on the red, white, blue card. And the "ribbon" on the pkgs is very cute.

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  45. Judy BJune 25, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    What a pretty card, I love red white and blue anyway. Very nice,

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  46. AnonymousJune 25, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Love simple cards! TFS
    Kim S
    Kasot@aol.com

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  47. A Soul's HeartbeatJune 25, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    What a great 4th of July card, just pops! Patti

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  48. DottieJune 25, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Very patriotic at a time when we all really need to think of our country. Very nice. Oh, and I love your stamping buddy...your kitty cat!

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  49. FayeJune 25, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Both of these make me smile. I love the placement of the sentiment in the 4th of July card, and the CAS feel of the 2nd.

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  50. BethJune 25, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Both your cards are great. But I really like the fun 4th card!

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  51. ChookarooniJune 25, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    great cards - love the second one especially
    Mary-Jane

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  52. GayleJune 25, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    Cheri, fun, happy cards. Great idea for the 4th of July.

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  53. joaniegJune 25, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    Great cards! Love the July 4th one especially.

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  54. sweetmarieJune 25, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Really like the "flash" of the July 4rth card. It's so bright and cheery, love the pearls!

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  55. Kay SJune 25, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    What fun cards! Love the "fireworks" on the first card, and the second is just so cute!

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  56. paper funJune 25, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Such fun cards. Love them both.

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  57. Pat GaskoJune 25, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Fabulous cards. Both make me smile, colors are great and eye catching. Good job.

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  58. RedGemJune 25, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Such fun cards... great 4th of July colors! Tks for sharing.

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  59. Lucy NewtonJune 25, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Beautiful swirls!!!

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  60. JillJune 25, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    Love both of your cards

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  61. Nana GriffinJune 25, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Both are lovely!I do love that bling on the one!

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  62. MizMaryAnnJune 25, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    What terrific ideas for cards. I love both of them.

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  63. ParkerJune 26, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    With Independence Day just a week away, your card sure fits the bill. Thanks for sharing.

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  64. AdrienneJune 26, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    I love the way you presented a patriotic 4th of July card. And love the color of the 2nd card. Thanks for sharing.

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  65. Juana JJune 26, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    Happy 4th for sure!
    Great cards...thanks for sharing..

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  66. UnknownJune 26, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    Two really cute, easy and inspiring cards...I want to get busy and make some from these ideas...thanks for your work!

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  67. UnknownJune 26, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    Love them both. I may not have a chance to get the wonderful 4th of July card made for this year but, thankfully, it will come again next year. I adore the simplicity of th present card.

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  68. Suzie McFloozyJune 26, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    Not one but two fab cards - thanks x
    Thanks for the blog hop and the chance to win a fab prize and for the inspiration x
    ((hugs)) Suzie xoxo

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  69. mjnixJune 26, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    I love the simplicity of your designs.Very nice!!!

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  70. UnknownJune 26, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    Both of your cards transmit joy and happiness! Great work and great sentiments! Congrats!

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  71. angelicmischiefJune 26, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    PERFECT for this time of year. Love the bright happy colors

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  72. Debbie RogersJune 26, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    What a beautiful way to celebrate! Awesome job Cheri!

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  73. mbchettiJune 26, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Two great cards -- they are fun and very creative!!

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  74. StephaniJune 26, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Great 4th of July card. Looks like fireworks behind the flowers. Love the little packages on the second one.

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  75. sprgstn16June 26, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Love, love, love your 4th of July card!! Nice job!

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  76. Roselass55June 26, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Beautiful cards!

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  77. AnonymousJune 26, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    The flowers just shout at you to enjoy. Love it.

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  78. SharonJune 26, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    What a bright and cheery card!

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  79. DebbieGJune 26, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Pretty cards. Love the Red, white & blue card!
    debbieanng@yahoo.com

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  80. BernieJune 26, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    Wow these are fantastic.
    Blessings Bernie

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  81. GoldaJune 26, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    I love your 4th of July card and the present one is adorable. Great work!

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  82. Barb GhigJune 26, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Fabulous cards ~ I love all the bright, fun colors!

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  83. LynneJune 26, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Love both of your cards and I'm sure that the recipients will also. Thanks for sharing.

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  84. TamaraJune 26, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    That forth of jule is excellent, But I do Like them both!

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  85. Nana DonnaJune 26, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    I Love love love your cards, the red, white & blue is awesome and the present squares I may have to scrap lift
    http://nanadonnascarddreams.blogspot.com/

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  86. PegJune 26, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Love your red, white and blue card as I love the 4th of July! God Bless America!!!

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  87. gobarb26June 26, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Both cards are great. I really like css. Wish I could do that!

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  88. Nancy CurtisJune 26, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    CAS is a challenge for me so I really appreciate you two cards!

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  89. KarenJune 27, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    Darling July 4th card and cute birthday card too. Thanks for sharing!

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  90. scraphappyvicJune 27, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    Love both cards. The 4th of July card is so bright and colorful. Thanks for the opportunity to get inspired.

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  91. Bette AbduJune 27, 2011 at 1:54 AM

    The bold Red White and Blue make for a stunning combo.

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  92. Bertha WJune 27, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Loved how you used the "bring on the bling". Thanks for sharing!

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  93. wendypJune 27, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Fantastic cards!!

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  94. Verna AngerhoferJune 27, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous cards. You amaze me. Both designs are so bright and cheery. And, I played with paper dolls too as a youngster but threw the clothes away and designed my own. Great enjoyment when we had no TV or computers.

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  95. Angela ToucanJune 27, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    lovely cards, the first one really pops

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  96. elizabethJune 27, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Beautiful cards. I especially like the flowers on that first card. They just pop right off the card!

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  97. sandiJune 27, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Such fun cards. Someone would love to get these cards in the mail and have a giggle.

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  98. Sharron aka SharrahugJune 27, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Beautiful CAS cards! Very nicely done!
    Huggies ~
    Sharron♥

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  99. Cindy's Creative CornerJune 27, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    Simple, yet oh so stunning!

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  100. SusanJune 27, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    What a happy card with an unexpected twist in using flowers! Hope you have a happy 4th!

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  101. Kelly GJune 27, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    Cheri, I found your blog on The Outlawz forum "looking for followers", you can find me at http://possibilitiesinpink.blogspot.com
    What beautiful work and I love your blog.

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  102. LageneJune 28, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    Wonderful CAS cards! Love them!

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  103. HankandRoseJune 30, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    WOW!! What fun cards to make and sooooo BEAUTIFUL!!!

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  104. Vicki DutcherJuly 1, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    AWESOME job with the stickles!! I adore the red -- sheez something else for my wish list... enabler! :) Love the CAS layout of the 2nd card too!!

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  105. Betty NevilleJuly 3, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    These are fabulous cards Cheri! Love the pops of color and your CAS designs!

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