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Friday, December 2, 2011

Paper Crafts magazine Presents: Card Creations: Get Inspired Blog Hop!

Hi everyone!!

Today I'm excited to be part of Paper Crafts Card Creations: Get Inspired blog hop! 


I had so much fun working on cards for this issue! I enjoyed going through all the inspirational pieces and trying to figure out what I could take from them and put on paper. Since I'm a stamper at heart a lot of this involved going through my stamps and seeing how I could work them into projects that represented the inspirational pieces. 

For today's blog hop I decided to make a card based on my daughter's new snowsuit. I LOVE the pink, gray, and white colour combination and the design of the scattered flowers. (The cute girl wearing it didn't hurt either). ;)


 I took the yummy colour combination and paired it with some scattered snowflakes to come up with a Christmas card for this great cause:


I hope you'll check out what the other participants created for the blog hop. I can't wait to see what they came up with and what they were inspired by! (click on the names to get to their blogs)
AND be sure to comment here (and on the other designers' blogs) by midnight on Sunday, December 4th for your chance to win your own copy of Card Creations: Get Inspired! 

Also, be sure to head over the the Paper Crafts Connection blog and leave a comment there by midnight on Sunday, December 4th. There's a BIG prize up for grabs...


That's right! The Martha Stewart craft station including a 12”x12” LED light table and glass cutting mat, a cutting shuttle and movable ruler arm, three cutting blades and cartridge, a metal stencil, a stylus, five 12”x12” tracing templates, a cutting knife and an alignment guide. Retail price is $165! Hurry on over!

Thanks for stopping by!

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119 comments:

  1. CheriDecember 2, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    Sarah, what a pretty card. I agree that color combination is very striking. Of course, that cute little smiley face is the best inspiration. Thanks for sharing.

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  2. AnonymousDecember 2, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    I am totally inspired! I have been meaning to diecut some snowflakes for a card and now I know just what to create. Thank you for sharing your fabulous card. donna

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  3. LynnDecember 2, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    Love the fabulous colors Sarah and your daughter is absolutely adorable!

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  4. ~amy~December 2, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    cutie pie inspiration and LOVE the use of non-traditional colors!

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  5. Leah the OrangeDecember 2, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    absolutely, indubitably, perfectly inspired and RIGHT up my alley! love your style, with the bold, fun colour combination, and i want to go make some similar cards! you totally inspired me! :)

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  6. GráDecember 2, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Great colour choice :)

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  7. HussenaDecember 2, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    such an cute inspiration love the colors ...your card looks so pretty such a lovely non traditional christmas color combo..just fab!!

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  8. Emily ToddDecember 2, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    I love the color combination of this card! Thank you sharing!

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  9. joDecember 2, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    What a gorgeous color combination. Love it!

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  10. ToryDecember 2, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    How fabulous and festive! Love the colors!!

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  11. LinDecember 2, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Beautiful take on your inspiration, sista! And congrats on being part of the blog hop!

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  12. callyanncDecember 2, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Snap! You did a fabby job! I love it! TFS CallyAnn
    http://callyanncraftycreations.blogspot.com

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  13. Cindy C.December 2, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Fun card, love the pick and charcoal grey snowflakes!!

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  14. Kris ChirhartDecember 2, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Ohhhh, those colors made a gorgeous Christmas card!! So pretty!

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  15. AnnetteDecember 2, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    WOW I lOVE IT...those snowflakes are FABULOUS...thanks for sharing..

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  16. BarbDecember 2, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Congrats on being a part of this fun blog hop, Sarah! Love your fabulous take on your daughter's jacket! She sure is a cutie! :)

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  17. Lai-YokeDecember 2, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Great inspiration from the snowsuit, Sarah! Love the colours on the card!

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  18. SandraDecember 2, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    great colors, love the look!
    Sandra ltb

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  19. CaroleDecember 2, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    That child is so sweet, I think she loves her coat. Great inspiration, fabulous card good cause:)http://carolescreativecritters.blogspot.com/

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  20. Paper SmoochesDecember 2, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    awww, she is so cute! I love your interpretation of the pattern - WOW!!

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  21. Houses Built of CardsDecember 2, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Adorable inspiration!!!! And love your card - great colors!!!

    housesbuiltofcards@gmail.com
    www.housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com

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  22. Marlena M.December 2, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    I gasped when I saw what you made...what a wonderful set of colors for Christmas!!! Your daughter is adorable and makes that snowsuit shine. ;)

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  23. Miriam PrantnerDecember 2, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    How fun! Great inspiration piece and love how you used it. Pink snowflakes! My daughter would love it!

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  24. Chris - Creations in BloomDecember 2, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    oh how sweet! Love that color combo. You really rocked that card. TFS.

    crotheker at gmail dot com

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  25. ChristinaDecember 2, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    *gasp!* This is just stunning! I love everything about it--the design, the fabulous colors, and those gorgeous snowflakes!

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  26. Romina NahataDecember 2, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    so simple, yet so striking !!! love the unusual colors you used for the christmas card !!!

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  27. RochelleDecember 2, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Your inspiration is adorable! :) The card is LOVELY too!

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  28. Susan R. OpelDecember 2, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    I. Am. In. Awe...

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  29. SandyPieDecember 2, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    super cute!!

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  30. Renee MDecember 2, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    what a cute inspiration piece, and the card is perfect!

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  31. BettyDecember 2, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Absolutely beautiful....the sweet girl and the card!!! Love the color combo!

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  32. Kelly MassmanDecember 2, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    love it! playful to have pink snowflakes!!!

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  33. JingleDecember 2, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Your card is gorgeous!!!

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  34. Cyndi SDecember 2, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Oh my gosh, I love your card. You did a wonderful job.
    cstephenson at q dot com

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  35. Emily LeiphartDecember 2, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Congrats to you, Sarah! The pattern on your daughter's coat is amazing and so is your card. Those die cut snowflakes are gorgeous!

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  36. Krista RitskesDecember 2, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Love it, Sarah! You just continue to amaze me. Hugs!

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  37. AnonymousDecember 2, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    I love these colors for a Christmas card! TFS cherylwingetataoldotcom

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  38. LittleBirdDecember 2, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Pink grey and black -- ooh la la, I love that color combo and for christmas even better, great cause as well!!! Thanks for sharing and thank you for the great opportunity to get a copy of the magazine - I save all my past editions. :)

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  39. Rachel W KDecember 2, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    LOVE this card! all those different snowflakes look so great, this is beautiful!

    -rachel w k
    rwkrafts.blogspot.com

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  40. Virginia L.December 2, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Aw.. this is just stunningly BEAUTIFUL, Sarah! I am so glad that you find inspiration EVERYWHERE! Your DD's snowsuit is such a perfect source :)

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  41. MolossusDecember 2, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Those are beautiful colors!

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  42. Angela FehrDecember 2, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    What a great take on your inspiration piece! And your little girl is a cutie!

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  43. AngieDecember 2, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    oh what a fun inspiration!!! Your daughter is so cute!!! Love what you did on your card! I love pink!

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  44. terisplaceDecember 2, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Absolutely beautiful, Sarah!

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  45. MelindaDecember 2, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    What a fun card! I love the colors you chose!

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  46. Savannah O'GwynnDecember 2, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    SUPER SUPER cute! I LOOOOOOVE the color combo and those snowflakes! FUN!

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  47. LorraineDecember 2, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Wow, love the color combo & design - stunning!

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  48. AnonymousDecember 2, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    what a sweetie she is, and what a FAB card!!

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  49. DonnaSueDecember 2, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    What a different color combo. She is so cute and so is your card!

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  50. Sandie HerronDecember 2, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Wow, that took some work and imagination to come up with such a great card!! Very good

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  51. Crafty LadyDecember 2, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    You definitely took the inspiration to a new height. VERY nice!

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  52. EmilyDecember 2, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    I like all the different styles of snowflakes.

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  53. Lillian ChildDecember 2, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Really great color combinations on this snowflake card! Nice interpretation!

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  54. Maria MatterDecember 2, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Wow, what a great dramatic look, love these colors together!

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  55. cjknickDecember 2, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Great card! Thanks for the chance to win what looks like an awesome publication!

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  56. Julia AstonDecember 2, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Love the color combo on this fun snow card!

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  57. Jeanette M.December 2, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Beautiful card. Love the colour combination.

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  58. Kay DemonbrenDecember 2, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Wow- what a rockin' color combo! I would have never thought to do a Christmas card like that, but it's quite spectacular!

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  59. Marlene (cards4u)December 2, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    What a fun card - love how you drew from your inspiration piece!

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  60. Emily KeatonDecember 2, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Super sweet creation! I love your inspiration and your little sweetie's smile. :D

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  61. sharon gDecember 2, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    Very cute. Nice inspiration.

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  62. LeeDecember 2, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    How fun and pretty! thanks!

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  63. sharon gDecember 2, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Cute idea. Nice job.

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  64. Becky DunhamDecember 2, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Your daughter is so cute! I love this color combo and that card is fabulous! I am afraid I might have to copy it :) Hope you don't mind... Thanks for the chance to win this new issue!

    rebeccadunham at hotmail dot com

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  65. IshaDecember 2, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Love your card but I like your cute daughter's photo more. TFS

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  66. AgataDecember 2, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Perfect take at that piece of inspiration! Congrats on being part of the hop!

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  67. Janet a.k.a. swanlady21December 2, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    Just love your card - so chic!

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  68. Linda KDecember 2, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Great classic card and the colors are very in.

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  69. CarolDecember 2, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    This is uch a cool card, the colors really pop!

    Carol B
    ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

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  70. Lisa LaraDecember 2, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Oh Sarah this is absolutely adorable. I love that you were inspired by your daughter's snowsuit. Love the colors and layout!

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  71. IzzybDecember 2, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Oooooh, love that color combo. Just gorgeous!

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  72. Liz TerrazasDecember 2, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Sarah your card is amazing.. I love love love the colors..

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  73. Pat KDecember 2, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Great look, love the color choices!

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  74. marylouhDecember 2, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    Cute little girl. Cute card. Really worked itself into the design of the coat.

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  75. NerinaDecember 2, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    Oh that jacket is FUN - and your card is so beautifully and boldly inspired by it! I love the shot of contrasting pink space along the bottom!

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  76. ChunyuanDecember 2, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    love the inspired, non traditional holiday card.

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  77. ferrellgraph-xDecember 2, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    What a lovely card! I was expecting flowers seeing your inspiration and was to see the snowflakes! Bravo!
    Kindest regards,
    Jennifer

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  78. marilynDecember 2, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    WOW - love your card and how you took that floral pattern and turned it into snowflakes. SO very creative!

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  79. LindseyDecember 2, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    What a gorgeous card! I love the non-traditional colours and the random snowflake pattern.

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  80. Sharon D from CanadaDecember 2, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    What a pretty snowsuit, Sarah! Gorgeous take on it too - those big bold snowflakes are fab! (I love seeing you part of this hop, too - HUGE congrats!)

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  81. joyDecember 2, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Super, super cute card and really super cute little girl,too!

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  82. pcmDecember 2, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    what a fun card!

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  83. ScrapcollectrDecember 2, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    l love how you made all those snowflakes in different colors... lovely! *smile*

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  84. Lyn FDecember 2, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    Love those colors! Thanks for the chance to win...

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  85. SusanDecember 3, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    Wow -- those colourful snowflakes were so unexpected and work just beautifully with your daughter's snowsuit. What a cutie she is!

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  86. Larissa HeskettDecember 3, 2011 at 1:29 AM

    OHH I LOVE the card!! The colors and the fun design!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)

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  87. ivyDecember 3, 2011 at 2:49 AM

    love your daughter's snow jacket and your card! what fun colors!

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  88. Lynne in NIDecember 3, 2011 at 3:48 AM

    Awww your daughter is a real cutie pie! GORGEOUS card too!

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  89. Marie / LegojentaDecember 3, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    Awesome card, I love the color combination =) TFS!

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  90. rushDecember 3, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    wow! what an inspiration! thank you for sharing.

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  91. Kimba's KreationsDecember 3, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    WOW!!
    You ROCK the card via the snowsuit inspiration!!!

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  92. ReneeDecember 3, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Awww, she is darling! Love your card, great design!

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  93. JeniDecember 3, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    What an awesome card! I love the colors you used for the snowflakes.

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  94. Peggy BDecember 3, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Well done! Great card from a fun inspiration!

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  95. TrinhDecember 3, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    This is fantastic, Sarah! And your DD is adorable.

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  96. SvetlanaDecember 3, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    What a cute inspiration and great card

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  97. donna mikasaDecember 3, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    love the contemporary colors from the snowsuit! such a cutie pie, too!

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  98. Susie StoverDecember 3, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Cute card!

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  99. CrystalDecember 3, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Wow, the unusual color combination really makes this card pop!

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  100. CharliDecember 3, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    fun and perfect match!

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  101. FrancineBDecember 3, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    Love the pinks and greys of this Christmas card. Although I do like green and red, I always like it when someone steps outside the box and creates a card using nontraditional colors.

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  102. Erin-December 3, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    I love that color combo, but I never would have thought to use them on a Christmas card. I really like your CAS layout.

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  103. AnonymousDecember 3, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Who would have thought those colors would make such a terrific card? You did!! Great, great, great.
    Janet L.
    leachm8@aol.com

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  104. CarmenDecember 3, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    I'm amazed how you were inspired and the card you created - great job!

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  105. KarenDecember 3, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Pink and grey snowflakes--what a great imagination you have. And a cute daughter, too.

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  106. Sue DDecember 3, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    Your daughter is adorable and love your card.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  107. Kathy McDecember 3, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    How cute is your daughter? LOVE her winter jacket with the bright colors. Your holiday card in nontraditional colors is amazing. The layout is a good one to remember and love the snowflakes in a variety of color. Great job, Sarah!

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  108. Cathy FongDecember 4, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    love the bright color of ur card!!

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  109. mandaljDecember 4, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    I love those colours - what an unusual combination for Cchristmas!

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  110. NikkiDecember 4, 2011 at 2:04 AM

    What a cutie pie and your card is perfect for that jacket :)

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  111. KatieDecember 4, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Simply festive! I just love it.

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  112. Auntie EmDecember 4, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Very pretty! The bright pink snowflakes are so unexpected. And BTW, yes, she is adorable in her new snowsuit!
    Thanks for sharing! :)

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  113. NinaDecember 4, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    Love how the snowflakes are arranged! So beautiful!

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  114. KatieDecember 4, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    What a great winter card! Love the colors, and the snowflakes are perfect! Thank you for sharing.

    Katie B.

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  115. AnonymousDecember 4, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    love the non traditional colors. Shirley

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  116. IndyDecember 4, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Oh, those colors! I love them together and how you used that pattern to create a fantastic and fun card!

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  117. JanetDecember 4, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    Love the snowflake colors. Perfect combo. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  118. Jen CuthbertsonDecember 5, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    Great take on the inspiration!! I love your card and wish my snow jacket was that cool! :)

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  119. AngeDecember 5, 2011 at 1:47 AM

    Great coat and great card. Love it!

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