Sunday, February 10, 2013

May Flaum creates with Dylusions!

Hi bloggers!

I'm pleased to bring you some fantastic new tips and techniques from design team member and friend of Simon, May Flaum! We hope this project inspires you and gets you in the mood for that lovely holiday coming up this week!! Don't forget to visit May Flaum's blog HERE for lots of daily inspiration! Without further ado, I will let May take it away!


Hey there, May Flaum here and while my fingers are an inky mess, my project for once is not! I’ve created this card with Dylusions products and a bit of help from some Simon exclusives as well: 


This was such a fun Valentine to make, and really a simple card as well. To show the techniques I used and how I made this card, I’ve created a video to share with you here today.


Whether you get messy or just use neat pieces of a messy technique – have fun. I wish you very Happy Crafting!

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Thanks for reading, and thanks again to May for this great inspiration!





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120 comments:

  1. JenniferFebruary 10, 2013 at 5:04 AM

    Very sweet card for Valentines or anyway really!

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  2. АняFebruary 10, 2013 at 5:13 AM

    So lovely!

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  3. SolFebruary 10, 2013 at 5:20 AM

    Stunning Colors.. FAB Flower. And I love how the leaves are made :o)

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  4. maria f.February 10, 2013 at 5:23 AM

    Love Dylusions, love May and love this card. Thanks for sharing.

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  5. theCookFebruary 10, 2013 at 5:37 AM

    Nice bright card!

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  6. GerrinaFebruary 10, 2013 at 6:21 AM

    Love to get messy and inky myself, but still at the same time find myself in a need to make CAS-cards, so this is straight in my way of crafting!

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  7. СтоклиFebruary 10, 2013 at 6:56 AM

    Love May's videos!

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  8. kbrandy4February 10, 2013 at 7:01 AM

    Fabulous creation!!

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  9. LisaFebruary 10, 2013 at 7:05 AM

    Simply stunning May!!

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  10. Kathy/NorthCarolinaFebruary 10, 2013 at 7:18 AM

    I love this, May! I have to confess, I am very intimidated by the whole spray ink, stencil thing. I love the look, but it never seems to work out right for me. I think I could do this, though. It was genius to cut the heart out of the "messy" stenciled piece, and I love the look. Thanks for sharing!

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  11. ErikaFebruary 10, 2013 at 7:25 AM

    Creating background paper is one of my favorite things to do and with these sprays you really made some unique looks! I will definitely look into getting these inks!

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  12. LauraEvaFebruary 10, 2013 at 7:29 AM

    what a cool card---love the sprayed background!

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  13. Small TFebruary 10, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    I love the video and the card! Great to get some ideas on how to use these mists! :-) xx

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  14. PamFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:14 AM

    Love how it looks like watercolors!

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  15. LauraFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:16 AM

    S.W.E.E.T.

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  16. I'm Jenny and I stamp...February 10, 2013 at 8:18 AM

    I am so in love with the Dylusions products. What a beautiful card May created with them.

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  17. JaneenFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:22 AM

    Very pretty. Thx for the tutorial.m stamping is like being a kid all over again, I love it.

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  18. joyFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    Love the way the dylusions inks blend!

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  19. KristenFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    Love the colors!

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  20. LinFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    A lovely card and a fun technique - thanks for the video!

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  21. PamFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    May, love your card! Thanks for sharing this technique. Playing with Dylusions is always fun.

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  22. DanaFebruary 10, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    Awesome card and video!!

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  23. Mary MacFebruary 10, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    Love something new and this is it. Beautiful project

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  24. KailashFebruary 10, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    Such a great technique yielding amazing results. Love the bright colors on the card!!!

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  25. slbt17February 10, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    what great colors!
    Thanks for the inspiration and sharing your tips!
    Sandra ltb

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  26. jimlynnFebruary 10, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    Great technique and beautiful colors!
    Lynn

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  27. UnknownFebruary 10, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    I love how you created a clean and simple card with this messy product! Very cool!

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  28. UnknownFebruary 10, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    May is a-may-zing!! :) Love this!

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  29. MargieFebruary 10, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    Love May's work, ao pretty!

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  30. Chitra NairFebruary 10, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    Such a beautiful card.. Thanks for the video tutorial..

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  31. Maryann LaursenFebruary 10, 2013 at 11:14 AM

    Beautiful work here from May, and I love the colors too, so bright and clear colors. Great video, thanks sooo much.

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  32. Carol MaitozaFebruary 10, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    Those are so pretty and cheerful!

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  33. CarolineFebruary 10, 2013 at 11:23 AM

    Fabulous colors, such a great card

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  34. Andrea GarlandFebruary 10, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    Love the colors and the technique.

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  35. Marcie LovettFebruary 10, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    Thanks for sharing the technique, May. Love how the card came together easily.

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  36. Emily KeatonFebruary 10, 2013 at 12:02 PM

    Totally cool project!

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  37. Carol McCreadyFebruary 10, 2013 at 12:02 PM

    Great colorful card. Thank you for the video.
    Love learning new techniques.

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  38. Denise BryantFebruary 10, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    Fun Valentine! Love the colors!

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  39. Jeanette M.February 10, 2013 at 12:32 PM

    What a beautiful, colourful card!

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  40. YaineaFebruary 10, 2013 at 12:33 PM

    Love the bright colors of Dylusions, great and fun card!

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  41. Denacline88February 10, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    Beautiful work of art today, thank you for sharing with us.

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  42. UnknownFebruary 10, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    May makes the most beautiful messes. The leaves look really cool. Thanks for sharing, May.

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  43. conilFebruary 10, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    May always looks like she's having a blast. Great card.

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  44. Glennis FFebruary 10, 2013 at 1:21 PM

    Fabulous!! I love dylusions

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  45. Sue DFebruary 10, 2013 at 1:53 PM

    Great video--I like the "clean" card achieved with all the messy crafting!

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  46. Leslie HannaFebruary 10, 2013 at 2:13 PM

    Great ideas for using fussy & messy creations on a clean-looking card. I especially like how crowded your table and small your actual work area is. :)

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  47. CathyFebruary 10, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    Fantastic card, love the technique, thanks May :)

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  48. ValentinaFebruary 10, 2013 at 2:41 PM

    Great project!
    colours are gorgeous!

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  49. TonaFebruary 10, 2013 at 3:04 PM

    Love the looks of this card!

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  50. Betty SueFebruary 10, 2013 at 3:15 PM

    Beautiful card! Love the colors.

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  51. Christina HicksFebruary 10, 2013 at 3:23 PM

    I am really really wanting to try these dylusions. Great video May.

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  52. AliciaFebruary 10, 2013 at 3:27 PM

    I live how bright and cheery those sprays are! Great job May!!

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  53. HannekeFebruary 10, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    What a great card! I love how there is a lot of color but how it still has this CAS feel. Hugs, Hanneke

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  54. Kathy HFebruary 10, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    Thanks MAY!I am a CAS card maker but this gives me a way to play with the "stuff" too.

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  55. Renee VFebruary 10, 2013 at 3:58 PM

    Turned out lovely, and I really agree with the whole 'cleaned up /messy style'! Wonderful idea of putting the Dylusions ink in Tim's water brushes!!!!!!

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  56. KatieFebruary 10, 2013 at 4:02 PM

    May is so much fun. So Talented.

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  57. Disco QueenFebruary 10, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    Hi May, Fabulous video. I can't wait to start experimenting with stamping directly with my dylusional sprays. So I'm off to craft now. I was suppose to be Getting on with some housework. Oh well, It'll still be there later ;-)

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  58. Terri (blindstamper)February 10, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    That was fun to watch. Wonderful ideas for more use out of the sprays.

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  59. SandiFebruary 10, 2013 at 4:12 PM

    Awesome tutorial....I LOVE everything that May does.

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  60. MicheleFebruary 10, 2013 at 4:23 PM

    What a WOW look and great tutorial!

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  61. Lynne in NIFebruary 10, 2013 at 4:38 PM

    Wow, what a fabulous effect - thanks for the tutorial too :)

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  62. IrisFebruary 10, 2013 at 5:07 PM

    Cute valentine. Love the colors. Iris

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  63. Janet a.k.a. swanlady21February 10, 2013 at 5:25 PM

    This is just amazing. Love the bright colours and arty effect.

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  64. Teresa Godines #6857February 10, 2013 at 5:37 PM

    Love the colors of this card. TFS

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  65. handmade_cassFebruary 10, 2013 at 5:55 PM

    Love those colors! And May's videos are always educational and fun. Thanks!

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  66. Words and PicturesFebruary 10, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    Fabulous stuff... been playing with Dylusions sprays for the first time properly today, and yup - I'm gonna have to get me a craft scrubbie I think!!
    Alison x

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  67. stamplover2011February 10, 2013 at 7:46 PM

    Cute card! Love all the bright colors!

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  68. Larissa HeskettFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:30 PM

    loving the amazing creation and video shared today!! thanks and have a fabulous week!! =)

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  69. jengdFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    Just lovely!

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  70. Rachel KFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:51 PM

    Lovely little card for Valentine's Day. :)

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  71. Carol LFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:58 PM

    WOW! This looks like a one-of-a-kind water color painting, and it's beautiful! NJ May!

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  72. LisaFebruary 10, 2013 at 9:12 PM

    Wow, what a gorgeous Valentine!! I love the beautiful colors!!

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  73. Miriam PrantnerFebruary 10, 2013 at 9:38 PM

    Great card! I love how clean it is, but messy still, so fun!

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  74. UnknownFebruary 10, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    Such a lovely card! Thanks for sharing.

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  75. Linda TFebruary 10, 2013 at 10:29 PM

    Loved the card and the colors.Thank you for sharing.
    Linda

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  76. Katie Ann BrooksFebruary 10, 2013 at 11:26 PM

    Great video, thanks for sharing!

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  77. BunnyfreakFebruary 10, 2013 at 11:37 PM

    Love these bright colors.

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  78. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2013 at 12:40 AM

    Awesome colors! Card is so beautiful.

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  79. Dawn TFebruary 11, 2013 at 1:23 AM

    what stunning colours. Lovely card.

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  80. UnknownFebruary 11, 2013 at 2:07 AM

    Love the Fuschia color! Great card, Great Technique.

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  81. UnknownFebruary 11, 2013 at 3:34 AM

    Love it, so simple, clear and easy and yet you can get as much messy as you like ^.^

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  82. UnknownFebruary 11, 2013 at 4:56 AM

    The card came out beautiful,i love to work with the dylusions spray's and stencils

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  83. DonnaFebruary 11, 2013 at 6:08 AM

    Gorgeous card! Thanks for the easy instructions. Love the color combination!

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  84. Betty MeyskensFebruary 11, 2013 at 7:13 AM

    Love what you did with the alpha mask --- it is so great to watch these videos. It gives us so many ideas, that some of us would never think to do. Very beautiful card! Thank you.

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  85. Dottie JFebruary 11, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    beautiful card for Valentines Day!

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  86. calamity janeFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    Awesome! Thanks for the video and such a lovely card!

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  87. Mary AnnFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    WOW!This is awesome,Thanks for the video,scrappinggg.blogspot.com/

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  88. {VICKI}February 11, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    Oh my gosh!
    I love this May!

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  89. RenukaFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    Wow.. really wow... Thanks for the video :)

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  90. Mary-Anne VFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    What a great card...love the look of the inks.

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  91. JanaFebruary 11, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    Gorgeous card, May. I had no idea how to use these.

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  92. UnknownFebruary 11, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    Love ♥ love ♥ love ♥♥♥

    Hugs from France
    Lunéa^^

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  93. maria valderezFebruary 11, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    I love the video and the card! Great to get some ideas on how to use these mists!

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  94. jasannFebruary 11, 2013 at 11:21 AM

    I just love the Dyan Reaveley colours and stencils, and May has used them to perfection! Lov the ideas!

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  95. Mary TilmanFebruary 11, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    Thanks for a very informative video. Can't wait to try out these ideas.

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  96. Dawn DarleneFebruary 11, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    love pink

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  97. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2013 at 11:38 AM

    Gorgeous card.
    marilyn2222 @ hotmail.com
    follower

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  98. LindseyFebruary 11, 2013 at 12:07 PM

    Wow! Love that big bold heart.

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  99. stickFebruary 11, 2013 at 12:46 PM

    I love getting messy, this is so inspiring!

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  100. MarciaFebruary 11, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    Thanks for showing how to get more out of supplies.

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  101. Laraine RFebruary 11, 2013 at 1:00 PM

    Great card! Thanks for sharing!

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  102. sharon gFebruary 11, 2013 at 1:53 PM

    Those were some great tips that she gave on the video. I really need good tips for these sorts of products. I hope that you show more...

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  103. Ruth GFebruary 11, 2013 at 2:32 PM

    I love the way May has used the sprays in two very different and unconventional ways! What a great way to get colors to match for different elements and with such lovely results! TFS!

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  104. Paula LairdFebruary 11, 2013 at 2:58 PM

    Way cool! Love this! I'm not very techniquey usually, but want to try more. :)

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  105. Judy1223February 11, 2013 at 3:19 PM

    Wow...very, very cool technique!

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  106. SheriE.February 11, 2013 at 6:04 PM

    I just need to dive in and get inky. It looks so cool. Thanks May!

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  107. RobynFebruary 11, 2013 at 6:39 PM

    love the blending

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  108. MoosiskFebruary 11, 2013 at 8:06 PM

    Thanks for the inspiration! I just love your bright and colorful card. :D

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  109. Ava GavloskiFebruary 11, 2013 at 8:29 PM

    May, love the bold color tone of this card, nice composition.
    ava g

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  110. KatieFebruary 11, 2013 at 10:04 PM

    Love this card! The coloring (sprays) is beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

    Katie B.

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  111. Kris in AlaskaFebruary 12, 2013 at 1:47 AM

    Ooooh Love it!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  112. Vikki HFebruary 12, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    Thank you for the messy instructions!

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  113. Jennifer ScullFebruary 12, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    my gosh, this is stunning! love it! :)

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  114. MarieFebruary 12, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    I love the vibrant colors on this project =) TFS!

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  115. BastFebruary 12, 2013 at 4:38 PM

    Love that card May! Thanx for the video...such fun colors! :)

    KimMJ
    bast830@comcast.net

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  116. Annette AllenFebruary 12, 2013 at 6:16 PM

    wow wee this is totally stunning...I love it

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  117. CharkFebruary 12, 2013 at 10:19 PM

    thanks for the video!

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  118. Loly BordaFebruary 12, 2013 at 11:02 PM

    I love the final product, and I agree with you using mists is intimidatig, I tried a few times but didn't work for me. TFS

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  119. HandgatheredFebruary 14, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    Messy, fun and perfect ending. Loved the video; May is vivacious and talented!

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  120. Amy MartinFebruary 14, 2013 at 12:22 PM

    What fun cards. I love getting messy like this.

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