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Saturday, April 25, 2015

PTI April Blog Hop!


Are you blog hopping today with PapertreyInk?
Here's the inspiration Nichole has given us:


Don't know what the weather's like where you are, but if this doesn't 
sing spring, don't know what does!

Used Coverplate: Stripes for my bg, doing several for another 
card challenge, and loving the sponged ink stenciled look.
(Wasn't that a MIM some weeks ago?)


When my new Super Swoosh dies came, I didn't separate the words, but cut them 
all, loved each one, and decided to create a greeting card set with them.


All the sentiments are double layered, white and true black.


I die cut, stamped and arranged the bouquets, and the cards came together quickly.
Those are matching envelopes peeking out behind the card.


I did a set of 4 cards, There's a 5th sentiment, Congratualtions. Will use that one later.

Pretty much all PTI:
Bitty Bouquets stamps and dies
Flower Favorites (butterfly)
Super Swoosh dies
Stripes Cover Plate.


PTI A2 sized envelopes,
 card stocks and dotted vellum.
PTI Inks

Can't wait to visit other blogs to see how you all were inspired!

April 2015 Blog Hop

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52 comments:

  1. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)April 25, 2015 at 7:10 AM

    Swoon, love them all... and you know the terrible thing about these hops is that I go, "Oh, I should've bought that set..." and the list goes on and on and on....

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  2. AnonymousApril 25, 2015 at 7:13 AM

    nancy my dear gorgeous!!!!

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  3. Barb KirkwoodApril 25, 2015 at 7:15 AM

    Gorgeous and I love the matching envelopes, all you need is a striped liner!

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  4. DIANA L.April 25, 2015 at 7:16 AM

    Great job Nancy, I just love you dotted butterfly and all your shades of pink flowers. Have a blessed day
    DIANA L.
    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com http://dianamlarson.ctmh.com

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  5. A Crafty PersonApril 25, 2015 at 7:18 AM

    Beautiful card! I think I need those swoosh dies now.

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  6. BirgitApril 25, 2015 at 7:23 AM

    Gorgeous as always! Love that you took the time to make coordinating envelopes as well. So sweet!

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  7. ManuelaApril 25, 2015 at 7:27 AM

    Wow, I love the look of your card! it's so beautiful, love everything on it!

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  8. LindaApril 25, 2015 at 7:28 AM

    Beautiful set of cards. Those larger swoosh dies are very nice.

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  9. NancyApril 25, 2015 at 7:46 AM

    Just beautiful! I love the way you faded the striped background, and the matching envelope! Just gorgeous!

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  10. FotiniaApril 25, 2015 at 8:05 AM

    you've created such a unique designs!! love it!

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  11. Kathy McApril 25, 2015 at 8:17 AM

    What an awesome design, Nancy, and gorgeous set of cards! You rocked the challenge as always. Now I just added more stamps & dies to my wish list. Does it ever end???

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  12. Tracey McNeelyApril 25, 2015 at 8:23 AM

    Nancy just as I expected your card is so gorgeous! All those Bitty Bouquet flowers, pinned this one!

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  13. KeriApril 25, 2015 at 8:47 AM

    Motivate! You rocked this challenge, Nancy! Such pretty cards! I love how the stripes fade out. :)

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  14. Kathryn AApril 25, 2015 at 9:02 AM

    What caught my eye first are those lovely, inked stripes! Awesome idea and interpretation of the inspiration photo. Cute flower bouquets, too, especially with their matching envelopes!

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  15. InkyfingersApril 25, 2015 at 9:03 AM

    Wow - what a fabulous card set Nancy and they look so professional - anyone would be delighted to receive one of these beauties!

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  16. RhondaApril 25, 2015 at 9:06 AM

    Love the card set! Smart use of time and talent. You always make florals look so easy.

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  17. Diana KApril 25, 2015 at 9:17 AM

    Wow! Love the way you inked the stripes and combined them with the Bitty Bouquets. Wow!

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  18. Sandy S.April 25, 2015 at 10:22 AM

    Wowie Zowie! That's a lot of creating. All beautiful.

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  19. Betty WrightApril 25, 2015 at 10:50 AM

    WOW! Gorgeous! Love the effect with the sponging!

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  20. Jacquie SouthasApril 25, 2015 at 11:01 AM

    Stunning cards, Nancy!! Love the stenciled stripes and the shadow effect on the layered Swoosh dies. I thought I could live with out the larger dies, but now I'm regretting that decision :)

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  21. Rema DeLeeuwApril 25, 2015 at 11:53 AM

    Bitty bouquets is one of my favorite sets and you did an awesome job of showcasing it...

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  22. Sara MacApril 25, 2015 at 11:54 AM

    Oh my goodness -- these are fantastic! I love all the colors and elements at play here. Truly beautiful!

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  23. Ryoma Sakamoto.JapanApril 25, 2015 at 12:00 PM

    Good evening! !
    Now Japan is 4:00.
    23day and 24day was we invited friends of Kobe to Okayama.
    I am Okayama Sightseeing Special Envoy.
    From Japan : OKAYAMA JAPAN Part1 http://wp.me/p3YsMF-78

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  24. Sarah T.April 25, 2015 at 12:21 PM

    Oh Nancy, these are just lovely. The envelopes are the perfect extra touch.

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  25. Nora NollApril 25, 2015 at 1:05 PM

    These are just STUNNING!!! Love the way you decorated the envelopes too. Fabulous design!!

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  26. JamieApril 25, 2015 at 1:18 PM

    Wow! LOVE these cards!

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  27. RosemaryApril 25, 2015 at 1:20 PM

    wow...what a beautiful set of cards!

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  28. TracyApril 25, 2015 at 1:27 PM

    Now those are some pretty cards Nancy! love that sponged look - just so soft and... out of focus looking - its a winning look

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  29. SarahApril 25, 2015 at 1:42 PM

    lovely cards, Nancy well done.x

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  30. PollyApril 25, 2015 at 2:20 PM

    Striking design. Love the contrast and the stripes.

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  31. AnonymousApril 25, 2015 at 2:40 PM

    Very beautiful, Nancy! (as always!)

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  32. Meredith MacRitchieApril 25, 2015 at 2:47 PM

    I love what the sponging adds to your background - it really pulls the whole thing together! Beautiful card set!

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  33. carol (krillsister)April 25, 2015 at 2:52 PM

    Just fantastic. Love all the elements. The way you did the stripe is perfect.

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  34. JenApril 25, 2015 at 3:00 PM

    so fantastic!!! i love, love, love!!!!

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  35. MichelleApril 25, 2015 at 5:11 PM

    Wow, Nancy! Beautiful design and beautiful set! Gorgeous work!

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  36. Cindy H.April 25, 2015 at 5:15 PM

    Gorgeous cards and envelopes!

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  37. Marcia HillApril 25, 2015 at 6:04 PM

    Oh Nancy....LOVE every little detail you added to your cards! That sponged and stenciled striped background is just perfect to compliment all the flowers and extra details. Love that you made a whole set of these cards and matching envelopes to match too!! And you can't have been married longer than me because I don't see any gray hair in your picture! And besides, I've been married for forever...feels like it anyway!! :0) Have a great rest of your weekend!

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  38. PiecesbyEmilyApril 25, 2015 at 6:28 PM

    Wow these are stunning, Nancy. Perfect take on the inspiration!

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  39. JoyceApril 25, 2015 at 7:15 PM

    Stunning set of cards. Love that they are all tied together in theme with those swoosh dies. The envelopes look great as well.

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  40. LuanneApril 25, 2015 at 7:32 PM

    I've made several "sets" with Swoosh! They work so well! Your set is amazing! Love how you made the stripes in the background too, Just wonderful!

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  41. Helen F.April 25, 2015 at 7:47 PM

    Oh Nancy, this is one gorgeous set of cards! LOVE the design you cam up with for all the different Swoosh sentiments.

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  42. SadieApril 25, 2015 at 8:10 PM

    Your cards are always over the top pretty!!! These are once again so nice. Love the way you layered the words to give the shadowed effect.

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  43. UnknownApril 26, 2015 at 4:07 AM

    FANTASTIC! Such beautiful creations! I just bought the swoosh stamps and dies but not these gianormous ones....yet! Love your cards!!!

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  44. MarybethApril 26, 2015 at 6:42 AM

    Ok you win ! I pick you winner! This is so you and its stunning! What a wonderful set of cards! Love your stripes and choice of floweres .....I will say great minds think alike:) your design is as always gorgeous !

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  45. Bonnie T.April 26, 2015 at 3:35 PM

    Nancy, these are honestly one of the most beautiful sets of cards I've ever seen. You've chosen such an eclectic mix of elements and created cards with an enormous "Wow" factor! So pretty and unique.

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  46. MarthaApril 26, 2015 at 10:55 PM

    Nancy, what a gorgeous set of cards!
    I love how you inked the backgrounds.
    All so beautiful done!

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  47. GretaApril 27, 2015 at 7:29 AM

    Stunning set of cards, Nancy! LOVE the striped background & the Swoosh dies are on my wishlist!

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  48. Jeanne J. April 27, 2015 at 9:17 AM

    Your floral designs always blow me away - love the soft stripe edges and gorgeous blooms!

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  49. My Paper EpiphanyApril 27, 2015 at 3:08 PM

    These cards take my breath away! So stunning! I love the stamped florals, the sponged stripes look awesome and the splatter is the icing on the cake!

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  50. ClareApril 27, 2015 at 4:19 PM

    Soooo pretty! The coverplate sponging is such a cool idea - will have to tuck that away for future use! Whoever recieves this lovely set is very lucky!

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  51. LindseyApril 28, 2015 at 10:10 PM

    SO glad you made a whole set of this BEAUTIFUL design! Love that you just sponged a portion of the stripes.

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  52. Leigh PennerApril 29, 2015 at 1:17 PM

    This is so gorgeous! I love it!

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So happy you came for a visit. I love reading your comments!