August 10, 2011

Words of Wisdom...


If I had to pick a favourite set for this Verve release I'd um and ah a lot...but this Words of Wisdom set just might be my favourite. As soon as I saw the uplifting sentiments I fell in love...and wanted to make an ATC with this quote right away....


This sentiment really spoke to me - and being something I always need to remember, I created an ATC to keep on my desk and remind me every day. The papers for this are the Portrait Collection by Crate Paper. The seam binding was dyed with Tangerine Tango reinker and pearl glimmermist.


This is such a huge set, I just had to make another project!


This card uses papers from the My Mind's Eye Union Square pack. If you look closely you'll see the die being teased today, the Rounded Rectangle Die and a co-ordinating Plain Jane, Graph Paper - love these!


Another perfect sentiment adorns the inside of this card.


Hop along with the Divas all week long as we share our first looks at a few of the new products releasing from Verve on Friday night!  One lucky commenter from each day's hop will win the sets and dies featured that day, so be sure and leave a little love in the Divasphere! Check out the Verve Blog today for all the prize details and deadlines.


1. Julee8. Sarah {Guest}
2. Charmaine9. Marisa {Guest}
3. Tosha10. Laurie
4. Andrea11. Amy
5. Sankari12. Shannan
6. Teresa13. Betty
7. Jackie14. Maureen


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107 comments:

  1. LynnAugust 10, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous projects!

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  2. CrestajuneAugust 10, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    Your projects are FABULOUS, and I am going to have to agree with you: that while I love all of the Verviness of this week, this set speaks to me the most. Definitely a must-have! Have a wonderful day Sarah!

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  3. Debbie CarriereAugust 10, 2011 at 1:41 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous!!! Your ATC is stunning and the card is equally fabulous!

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  4. Andrea EwenAugust 10, 2011 at 1:42 AM

    Wow, Sarah...these projects are incredible! The first one is a wonderful reminder to all of us and displayed so beautifully, I would keep it front and center as well! The second card is a delight for the eyes, the color combo is so striking and the design is perfect! You are providing AWESOME inspiration!

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  5. TannyPAugust 10, 2011 at 1:46 AM

    Wowza! These are truly stunning projects. That ATC is amazing and the display is so perfect. Beautiful card with such a stand out color combo. Love it!

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  6. Vickie ZAugust 10, 2011 at 2:00 AM

    Love the ATC to keep on your desk....excellent sentiment!!! Gorgeous card-layout and details!!!

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  7. Tricia August 10, 2011 at 2:16 AM

    What a great saying on the first card. This set is wonderful!

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  8. Cassie_luAugust 10, 2011 at 2:34 AM

    what a great card and the colors are amazing off of that kraft

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  9. Jodi CollinsAugust 10, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    These are GORGEOUS Sarah!!! I can't wait for this release...I think I see some new Verve in my future.

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  10. WhimseyAugust 10, 2011 at 2:45 AM

    The sentiment on the first card just takes my breath away - LOVE IT so much.

    And I LOVE the beautiful, bold colors of your 2nd card.

    Gosh you girls just rock!!!

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  11. Steph HerbertAugust 10, 2011 at 2:47 AM

    Brilliant sentiments! Both projects are absolutely fabulous! :)

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  12. Crafty Math ChickAugust 10, 2011 at 2:47 AM

    I love all of these words of wisdom - they are so beautiful and inspirational! You created such lovely cards with them too Sarah, you really did. And I LOVE your unique close up photography shots too.

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  13. UnknownAugust 10, 2011 at 2:54 AM

    Oh I need the same ATC on my desk! On my dash in the card, in my wallet, or better yet, on a headband with a little clip to attach it right in front of my eyes!! Great ATC, lovely, lovely cards!

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  14. LorieAugust 10, 2011 at 2:59 AM

    Oh, I love your cards! Your ATC is amazing!

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  15. Sian RidleyAugust 10, 2011 at 3:02 AM

    White, black and red is one of my all-time favourite colour combinations so I am in love with your cards! I really like your ATC too, I could never get all those patterns to co-ordinate, that's definitely a talent.

    I'm not surprised that you had a job choosing your sentiments, from all I've seen on this hop so far I love them all! A set I think is definitely NEEDED! (as much as anything other food, water and shelter is needed:)) The first sentiment you used really struck a chord and is something that we should all remember, scary as it may be sometimes :)

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  16. Wanda CullenAugust 10, 2011 at 3:03 AM

    OMGOodness...both the ATC and the card are over the top amazing creations!! You've showcased the new Verve so well!

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  17. DonnaJAugust 10, 2011 at 3:06 AM

    Wonderful !

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  18. Bandon, OregonAugust 10, 2011 at 3:12 AM

    WOW!! WOW!! WOW!! I LOVE your projects!!! I need to have that one on my desk also!!! Thanks for sharing.

    Faith

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  19. GretchenAugust 10, 2011 at 3:13 AM

    OMGosh these are just beautiful! This is really a "must have" set!!

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  20. LuanneAugust 10, 2011 at 3:28 AM

    Awsome use of the sets. Love this new Words set. :-)

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  21. UnknownAugust 10, 2011 at 3:29 AM

    Love all the detail! And I MUST have this set.

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  22. MaureenAugust 10, 2011 at 3:37 AM

    THUD again, Sarah! Wow! I love that little ATC card and how you've propped it up on that sweet little stand...I'm going to do that for my new studio...and now I'm thinking it would be a great gift for a friend to make a whole collection with the easel and they could swap out the sentiments each week :) Love the way you add such special details to the inside as well :) Hugs!! You are rockin' this release!

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  23. Jen CarterAugust 10, 2011 at 3:45 AM

    These projects are wonderful!! Great job on both!

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  24. Becky CarafaAugust 10, 2011 at 4:03 AM

    These are soooo gorgeous!

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  25. Liz WilliamsAugust 10, 2011 at 4:08 AM

    Love your designs with this fabulous set. I think it will be a "must have" for me!

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  26. BassladyAugust 10, 2011 at 4:16 AM

    beautiful, very delightful and creative!

    hugs and kisses from germany,
    silvi xoxo

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  27. Rachel GAugust 10, 2011 at 4:19 AM

    Love the sentiments! And your projects are beautiful!!

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  28. LaurieAugust 10, 2011 at 4:25 AM

    Love the stripes, colors, everything!

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  29. Charlotte ZweigoronAugust 10, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    Liked them all11 Love the idea of an ATC just for me with words of wisdom I need to remember. Not sure if there would be any work space left...

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  30. TeresaAugust 10, 2011 at 4:32 AM

    Brilliant! I am inspired!

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  31. Lisa M. (aka. Lisa @ Farm Fresh)August 10, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    drool drool drool...

    Wow! You sure know how to make a jaw dropping card and creation! Girl, you are CLEARLY Diva worthy!

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  32. Tosha LeyendekkerAugust 10, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    Oh my goodness!! I love how you showcased the Words of Wisdom set today Sarah!! Both cards are stunning!! I love the colors and fabulously died ribbon on the first!! And the Eiffel tower with that sentiment on the second, is perfect, as well as the finished off inside of the card!! WOW!

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  33. Laraine RAugust 10, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    Stunning!! Love the finished inside of the card!!

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  34. WendyAugust 10, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    I love your creativity here!! Just fabulous!!

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  35. lorettaAugust 10, 2011 at 5:13 AM

    Wonderful sentiments, the cards are so beautiful!

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  36. Teresa KlineAugust 10, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    luv your style girl, so glad you are with us...your creations are over the top.....it seems weird to see Wednesday on your post, it is still Tuesday here...lol...hope you are having a great week!

    enjoy *~*

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  37. CraftyMomOf3August 10, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    wow wow and WOW Sarah!! soooooo much gorgeousness....

    XO!

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  38. Sheila DavisAugust 10, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    These are so beautiful...love the layers and colors.

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  39. AnonymousAugust 10, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    Great cards, Sarah! Love all the colors and layers! Those sentiments are fabulous....gotta have 'em!!!

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  40. LoraleiAugust 10, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    All these cards are just wonderful! And I am sooooo wanting this set. TFS.

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  41. Nazeema Calypso ThompsonAugust 10, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    Sarah-
    I am in AWWWW over both your cards....I love them both!!! I am so glad to stumble across your blog!!!

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  42. sharon gAugust 10, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    I especially love the sentiment you chose...

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  43. TanyaAugust 10, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Fabulous projects! I love your card, truly stunning!

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  44. SusanAugust 10, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Beautiful Sarah. Love the close-up photos too.

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  45. NicoleAugust 10, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    These are wonderful! I really love the little easel with the sign. How inspiring.

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  46. Janelle StollfusAugust 10, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    How fantastic! I love the ATC card on a stand THE most. SO happy you are guestie this month to show off the release AND your wonderful talent. Thanks for inspiring us!

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  47. RhondaAugust 10, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Oh my, this set really needs to come home to me. Wonderful cards Sarah.

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  48. KathyEAugust 10, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Two beautiful projects. I love the Words of Wisdom set too. I love the idea of an ATC so you can see it every day.

    KathyE

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  49. PeggyAugust 10, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Great atc and card.
    God bless,
    Peggy Allen

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  50. jillAugust 10, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Brilliant idea with the ATC and the cards are just very chic

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  51. Colorado CrafterAugust 10, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Beautiful work!! These new Verve sets look wonderful!

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  52. MoosiskAugust 10, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Beautiful! I am loving the previews of this great new stamp set along with the singles and dies. Can't wait for the release! :D

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  53. Beth AnnAugust 10, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    What beautiful cards. Thanks for sharing.

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  54. CherylAugust 10, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Love the "super-sized" sentiments!

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  55. Barb TurpinAugust 10, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Love your creations and love this new set!

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  56. Amy ShefferAugust 10, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Both projects are fantastic, Sarah! I especially love the ATC! You're rocking the spotlights this week -- love your style!

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  57. Michele BoyerAugust 10, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    These are ALL fabulous. Have to say your ATC is my fave though. I LOVE that sentiment!

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  58. BarbaraAugust 10, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Hi Sarah, I agree, I am in love with this sentiment set and your precious cards. The way you have coordinated the DP and embellishments is factastic. You have inspired me to not so conservative. Your cards are truly masterpieces. My blog;
    www.u-inspire-me.blogspot.com

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  59. Holly AKA KopyKatAugust 10, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    This is so beautiful, love the dp and the great card design

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  60. Cindy LouAugust 10, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    These two cards are phenomenal! Love the ATC, I need one just like that, the sentiment is so spot on! This is a must have set! TFS!

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  61. riggyAugust 10, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    Beautiful set!!

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  62. TraceyAugust 10, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    WOW oh WOW Sarah!!! Both of these projects are jaw dropping amazing LOVE them!!!

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  63. MarisaAugust 10, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    Love both your projects, Sarah :) That first sentiment is such a powerful one - love it and live my life by it :) Great second card - inside and out!! Fabulous colour combo and I love how you combined the front sentiment with the one on the inside. Perfection. You rocked this set, girl :)

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  64. Charlotte TaylorAugust 10, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    All you cards are so beautiful filled with so much detail.

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  65. JanineAugust 10, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    I am going to have to check out that set now!! Love the sentiments. Bev would love that card with the tower in the background.

    Stunning cards by the way.

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  66. AllyAugust 10, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    Beautiful cards! Love the way you've used the sentiments. Such lovely, intricate details. ;-)

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  67. HeatherAugust 10, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    two fabulous projects! Love both sentiments you used and that card is GORGEOUS! Great job.

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  68. Jolene BebichAugust 10, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Beautiful!!! Just stunning!

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  69. craftymom205August 10, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Great cards.

    craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

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  70. BonnieAugust 10, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Oh my! The inside is almost as beautiful as the outside -- fantastic!

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  71. Sue DAugust 10, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Inspiring projects!

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  72. scrappingnanaAugust 10, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Beautiful projects. Love the colors in the 2nd card. This sentiment set is a great set.

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  73. DenisseAugust 10, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    wow! everything is SO cute!

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  74. Jody MorrowAugust 10, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Gorgeous cards! WOWZERS!

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  75. RavengirlAugust 10, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    How gorgeous! I may have to buy this set just for the reason you have that ATC on your desk! Love it!

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  76. Indy's DesignsAugust 10, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Really loving this stamp set. Your cards are totally inspiring me! Thanks!!

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  77. Ben R.August 10, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    There is NOTHING more I could add that hasn't been said already. But I would be remiss if I didn't at least comment to how truly STUNNING these are. Perfection.

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  78. ChristineZAugust 10, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    The sentiment is amazing and words to live by! This is gorgeous!

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  79. JillisgramAugust 10, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Two very lovely cards --- love the colors you chose on both!

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  80. MichelleAugust 11, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    Beautiful!

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  81. Dori SheltonAugust 11, 2011 at 3:17 AM

    These are all positively amazing! I really really like the Second creation with The Eiffel Tower. The colors are so pretty together.

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  82. Darlene GabrielAugust 11, 2011 at 3:31 AM

    Wow I love the ATC you've created and your card it gorgeous. I love all the details and embellishments. You've showcased a couple of wonderful sentiments - can't wait to see them all.

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  83. Sankari W.August 11, 2011 at 3:46 AM

    Holy moly amazing!!! I love the colors on the first and the feeling that you evoked in the second card - absolutely amazing Sarah!!!! Your cards and creations are beyond fabulous!
    Big hugs,
    Sankari :)

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  84. KathyAugust 11, 2011 at 4:12 AM

    Love your work... love the details and colors...

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  85. KarenAugust 11, 2011 at 4:39 AM

    These really are both great! I love the words of wisdom

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  86. AngelAugust 11, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    wow! so much fabulousness packed into that little ATC! And that card?!?! Gorgeous!

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  87. Jen CuthbertsonAugust 11, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    I'm with you on this set - it is blowing me away! And, I love that red and black card - gorgeous!

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  88. Jeanne HAugust 11, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    You have such talent! A great "guest" designer. Thanks for sharing.

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  89. sharon gAugust 11, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    Hey, this is really gorgeous. Nice job with the colors, patterns, everything.

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  90. DottieAugust 11, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    I love all these cards. Beautiful colors, fantastic composition...just so very nice.

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  91. Good2BTAugust 11, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Your cards are just beautiful! Love the red, black and cream color scheme and the layers you included. The heart pin and bow are just beautiful!

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  92. HeidiAugust 11, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Oh my another beautiful card, Julee did a fab job with these sentiments. I am having so much fun with this hop!

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  93. Jessie/knightroneAugust 11, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    WOW, Sarah! STUNNING work!!

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  94. jennifer mittenAugust 11, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Ooh la la, I love these!!!

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  95. Julia MAugust 11, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Wowzer!...loving the sentiment on the ATC. A great quote to motivate us all.

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  96. Karen LinarezAugust 11, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    All nice cards, great tea bag holder idea...but I just love that red card especially, great color combo, pretty stamped image, a beautiful card!

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  97. Dawn EastonAugust 12, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    Both of your projects are WONDERFUL, Sarah! LOVE that red one!! I used to be scared of red....lol....you've done a fabulous job showcasing these new images!!

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  98. KanataNewfAugust 12, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    such meaningful sentiments - definitely words to live by. Beautiful way to showcase them.

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  99. scrapsnsuch@gmail.comAugust 12, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    These are both wonderful! Such fun little touches and both have an overall arty feel.

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  100. Betty WrightAugust 12, 2011 at 5:02 AM

    Absolutely stunning, Sarah! Both cards are just full of scrumptious details and design! Beautiful!

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  101. Vicki DutcherAugust 12, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Fabulous layering and details!!

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  102. RenateAugust 12, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Goodness! Both stunning projects! ..And that's the truth! ;-)

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  103. AdoraBellaAugust 12, 2011 at 10:52 PM

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  104. AdoraBellaAugust 12, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    Amazing cards! The colors are lovely and I totally like the second card!

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  105. CharleneAugust 13, 2011 at 4:49 AM

    Can't decide which one I like the best. The colors on both are glorious and the sentiments too.

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  106. ScrapacatAugust 13, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    All the components are just darling! I love both cards. Terrific job!

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  107. zehraAugust 13, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Such a gorgeous atc. lovely and the second card is lovely too.

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