Monday, April 22, 2013

Add a POP of Color!

Good Morning!
I hope you've had a great weekend and good start to the week!  Looking for something fun to be involved in that will let you use your crafty side?  We have a solution!  Play along in the Simon Says Stamp & Show Challenge this week!  Here are the details:

 When:  A new Challenge theme is announced each week, so enter before the next one is announced

 What:  An opportunity to participate with a wonderful community and a chance to win a $50 gift voucher to Simon Says Stamp!!  Just create a project that fits the week's theme!

 Where:  On the Simon Says Stamp & Show blog, scroll to the bottom of the post and look for the little blue "Add Your Link" button

 So...this week's theme?  COLOR!! 

Here is what three of our design team members made for the challenge.  If you'd like to see more, stop by the blog and click on the person's name or card to see all of the details and leave these wonderful people some comments!  : )
 
Anna-Karin had this to say: I stamped the gorgeous Darkroom Door Country Cottage stamp on different surfaces and coloured it with six different mediums (watercolor paint, colored pencils, watercolor pencils, alcohol inks, dye inks and Distress Markers). I made eight cards, so this is just one of them. On this card, I stamped the image on glossy cardstock and used the fabulous Colorbox Stylus Tool to colour it. For the backgrounds I used kraft-core cardstock and different texture fades. Sentiments from Tim Holtz Simple Sayings were stamped on tattered banners die cut from 7Gypsies ledger paper.



Made by Tracey Kuznak!
Tracey had this to say: I could not wait to play with my newly acquired Tim Holtz Distress Paints! I grabbed one of my favorite colour combos: wild honey, spun sugar, mustard seed, and picked raspberry and easily applied them with my Ranger craft scraper tool! My graphic background was calling out for a modern feel accent. The flowers from these two Hero Arts clear stamp sets Lauderdale Floral and To From Petals were the perfect match.I love how white and black added to a project really make colors pop!
Made by Anita Houston!
 
Anita had this to say: I wouldn't call my art color medium stash medium sized, more like extra large! However, at the current time I am obsessed with using three together, which forms a resist on base surfaces when the latter is sprayed on. Those three mediums are: Wendy Vecchi's Embossing Paste from Dreamweaver Stencils, Tim Holtz's Distress Paints from Ranger, and Dyan Reaveley's Dylusions Ink Sprays from Ranger.




Thanks for reading!


Congratulations to the following Blog Candy Winners:
From the A Tall Order For A Happy Birthday With Kelly Alvarez blog: theCook
From the Gelatos + SSS Exclusives = Happy Crafting blog: Claudine C.

 Please email Steph@SimonSaysStamp.com with your name, address, and the title of the blog from which you won to claim your prize!  

 
Here's another way to win!!  Just join our following and leave a comment!  The winner will be announced on Wednesday's blog! 

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102 comments:

  1. LisaApril 22, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    Gorgeous colors and beautiful cards!

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  2. KailashApril 22, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    Lovely inspiration with outstanding projects!!

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  3. HussenaApril 22, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    Such gorgeous cards and tag ..the card by Anna karin is just stunning ...I just loved it !!!

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  4. АняApril 22, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    Fabulous projects!

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  5. Loly BordaApril 22, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    Fabulous prijects! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  6. Small TApril 22, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    Wonderful projects! I love the colorful challenge theme! :-) xx

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  7. MelitiniApril 22, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    stunning cards!
    tfs

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  8. Jennifer ScullApril 22, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    those projects are just gorgeous! a wonderful theme!

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  9. Laura M.April 22, 2013 at 10:46 AM

    Lovely projects for a great theme ;)
    Thanks for sharing!

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  10. Nancy L.April 22, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    Wow, those are beautiful! I sure LOVE me some color!!!

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  11. Larissa HeskettApril 22, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    LOVING the new challenge and the projects shared by the team!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! ;)

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  12. Miriam PrantnerApril 22, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    Gorgeous projects, more than just a pop in some of them, stunning!

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  13. Katie Ann BrooksApril 22, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    Cool projects, TFS!

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  14. DebbieC.April 22, 2013 at 11:42 AM

    Very cool and colorful projects. Using different coloring techniques and products is something I need to explore more.

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  15. stickApril 22, 2013 at 12:07 PM

    Awesome projects! I love playing with color, this sounds like fun!

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  16. PavanaApril 22, 2013 at 12:14 PM

    Awesome projects!!!

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  17. UnknownApril 22, 2013 at 12:22 PM

    There is some SERIOUS talent here! So different, but all so colorful. That was the idea, right? Nice work, ladies.

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  18. Amy MartinApril 22, 2013 at 12:22 PM

    These are beautiful projects. May have to join in on this xgallenge... Sounds fun.

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  19. Dawn DarleneApril 22, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    love the quote

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  20. slbt17April 22, 2013 at 12:25 PM

    wow! great cards! love the pop!
    Sandra ltb

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  21. Chitra NairApril 22, 2013 at 12:26 PM

    Beautiful projects.. Love bright colors..

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  22. stamplover2011April 22, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    Beautiful projects!

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  23. SusanApril 22, 2013 at 12:44 PM

    I am so seriously addicted to Simon Says Stamps! I think I must place a weekly order!! Well.....at least one or twice a month!

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  24. MelissaApril 22, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    The projects are great! So many wonderful options with this theme...

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  25. Carol McCreadyApril 22, 2013 at 12:53 PM

    Beautiful projects.
    Love the way each one used
    colors in different ways.

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  26. Sue DApril 22, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    Great challenge and wonderful projects.

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  27. MelissaApril 22, 2013 at 1:01 PM

    Great Projects!!

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  28. Jean BullockApril 22, 2013 at 1:08 PM

    All three projects are lovely. My favorite is the circle picture. Love those 3D effects- especially the brick wall.

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  29. Maryann LaursenApril 22, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    All project are lovely, but Anita´s is just in my lane. It´s awesome and I just love it. Gorgeous work, hun, bt the others are pretty cool too thoug.

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  30. KristenApril 22, 2013 at 1:36 PM

    Wonderful and colorful projects!!! :)

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  31. kbrandy4April 22, 2013 at 1:46 PM

    Gorgeous cards and brilliant challenge!! xx

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  32. karenelrApril 22, 2013 at 1:56 PM

    I don't enter a lot of challenges--but I just might this time! I have an idea! Thanks for all the inspiration--always!

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  33. Kimberly SApril 22, 2013 at 2:13 PM

    Gorgeous projects from the DT. Thanks so much for the inspiration! :) hugs, Kimberly

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  34. AnonymousApril 22, 2013 at 2:22 PM

    Love the wall with the roses. All of the projects are great. That one just caught my eye.

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  35. Peggy WoodApril 22, 2013 at 2:27 PM

    Pretty, pretty and pretty.

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  36. theCookApril 22, 2013 at 2:58 PM

    Wooohooo! Can't believe I'm a winner!!!!
    And I absolutely love the colorful tag with the white flowers...

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  37. Mary MacApril 22, 2013 at 3:15 PM

    Three more beautiful projects. I thought Anna's card was a photo at first.

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  38. BarbaraApril 22, 2013 at 3:21 PM

    Thats more than a POP of color! Great projects so many details.

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  39. pcmApril 22, 2013 at 3:33 PM

    wow! spectacular cards!

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  40. Rachel KApril 22, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    Wow. Great projects today!

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  41. Lynne in NIApril 22, 2013 at 3:57 PM

    Wow ... fabulous colourful projects :)

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  42. Carol LApril 22, 2013 at 4:02 PM

    Like everyone else before me said........WOW!! I love the vibrant colors, especially on that tag! Beautiful job ladies!

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  43. Houses Built of CardsApril 22, 2013 at 4:12 PM

    Beautiful! LOVE the bright colors on these!!!

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

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  44. HannekeApril 22, 2013 at 4:37 PM

    What a fun challenge! Love the DT creations and I think I will join in with this challenge. Hugs, Hanneke

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  45. handmade_cassApril 22, 2013 at 4:39 PM

    Love love all this color!

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  46. TonaApril 22, 2013 at 4:40 PM

    Love these projects!

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  47. RachelApril 22, 2013 at 4:46 PM

    these are BEAUTIFUL! ill have to play along :)
    -Rachel w k
    rwkrafts.blogspot.com

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  48. KatieApril 22, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    Awesome projects! Love that bright and wonderful tag! And the scene on the card looks amazing. Thanks for sharing.

    Katie B.

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  49. GerrinaApril 22, 2013 at 6:38 PM

    It's always fun to work with different colours and by the way that everyone is working with brighter colours you can see we're longing to see more colour outside... Greetings, Gerrina

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  50. Sabrina ❤ vixendeity.blogspot.comApril 22, 2013 at 7:04 PM

    Right up my alley!

    http://vixendeity.blogspot.com

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  51. LauraJane:)April 22, 2013 at 7:46 PM

    LOVE the colors!!
    Great challenge

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  52. LindseyApril 22, 2013 at 8:17 PM

    Love the different interpretations of the challenge!

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  53. ValByDesign, ValerieApril 22, 2013 at 8:56 PM

    Wow!!! Beautiful projects!!!!!

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  54. Memories by MandaApril 22, 2013 at 9:47 PM

    Great projects and easy them to participate in.

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  55. Teresa P.April 22, 2013 at 10:08 PM

    Wow, fabulous cards here!

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  56. BarbraApril 22, 2013 at 10:15 PM

    Love all the bright colors! Lots of fun!

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  57. amandaApril 22, 2013 at 10:22 PM

    Just lovely. Makes me want to go stamp

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  58. Linda TApril 22, 2013 at 10:32 PM

    Lovely cards. I love the colors.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  59. sarahApril 22, 2013 at 11:33 PM

    i really loves those coloured cards..full of expressions.

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  60. NikkiApril 23, 2013 at 12:12 AM

    These are amazing love the oranges :)

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  61. Mateja MApril 23, 2013 at 12:17 AM

    Amazing projects :)

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  62. Kathy McApril 23, 2013 at 12:20 AM

    WOW, I think I should have practiced my coloring skills after seeing all the different mediums used on the cards shown above. Gorgeous creations!

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  63. UnknownApril 23, 2013 at 1:10 AM

    The 3 projects are wonderful. The tag really jumps out at you with all those lovely bright colors!

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  64. PhiApril 23, 2013 at 3:43 AM

    Three very different projects and all very inspiring. The round one with the blossom tree is amazing with all the detail.

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  65. UnknownApril 23, 2013 at 4:58 AM

    Beautiful projects,xxxSara

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  66. UnknownApril 23, 2013 at 5:23 AM

    Love, love, love these as I really like colorful things! :)

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  67. LauraEvaApril 23, 2013 at 5:51 AM

    wow---loving them all!!

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  68. Geri LynnApril 23, 2013 at 6:19 AM

    Beautiful, creative projects, they are all so different and show great ways to use color.

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  69. PamApril 23, 2013 at 6:33 AM

    Wonderful texture on all the cards today! tfs!

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  70. Becky S.April 23, 2013 at 6:52 AM

    These are beautiful! Thanks for the chance to win a GC.

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  71. JanetApril 23, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    Gorgeous colors! Have to play in this one!

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  72. Paula LairdApril 23, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    These are beautiful!!!! The orange one just explodes with color!

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  73. Lynn. G.April 23, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    Absolutely lovely! Awesome colors and unique layouts. Love them!

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  74. UnknownApril 23, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    I'm a follower! Love these pops of color!

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  75. maria f.April 23, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    Those are mini works of art!

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  76. mariangelApril 23, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    very talented, love the colors

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  77. LeanneApril 23, 2013 at 9:59 AM

    Colorful projects! Hope to link up.

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  78. BeastybunnyApril 23, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    Love the pops of color! Very effective!

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  79. Message KeeperApril 23, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    Nice projects! Beautiful colors!

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  80. Mary AnnApril 23, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    WOW!!!Beautiful projects,Love the colors...

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  81. RachelApril 23, 2013 at 10:40 AM

    WOW! these projects are truly amazing!!!!

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  82. Andrea GarlandApril 23, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    love the tag, the color pink/fuchsia with orange goes so well.

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  83. Laraine RApril 23, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    Wow! These are all gorgeous!

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  84. Denise BryantApril 23, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    Love these projects! I'll be sure to check out their blogs for details!

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  85. Ava GavloskiApril 23, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    beautiful work by the designers, thanks for sharing the inspiration with us

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  86. MargieApril 23, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    Love all of the color!! Especially that tag!

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  87. AnonymousApril 23, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    marilyn2222 @ hotmail dot com
    follower

    Love the cards. Great job!

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  88. jan farnworthApril 23, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    love this challenge idea.

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  89. Deborah RApril 23, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    Beautiful cards! Can't believe how much Anna's card looks like a real photo.

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  90. sharon gApril 23, 2013 at 1:42 PM

    That little scene is amazing! I love the brick wall especially!

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  91. JenniferApril 23, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    Love the card, very lovely!

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  92. Kristie GouletApril 23, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    Great challenge idea!

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  93. ionabunnyApril 23, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    Count me in. Need some colour. Spring is still dragging it's feet here

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  94. AnonymousApril 23, 2013 at 4:34 PM

    Love all the inspiration I get by following your blog -thanks for sharing !

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  95. BarbaraApril 23, 2013 at 4:54 PM

    All of these are very retty and creative!

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  96. Kris in AlaskaApril 23, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    Oh the possibilities of this challenge!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  97. DonnaApril 23, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    Lovely projects! Who doesn't like color!

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  98. calamity janeApril 24, 2013 at 12:22 AM

    Great projects! Believe this one calls my name!!!

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  99. LeeApril 24, 2013 at 3:53 AM

    I love the projects! so creative!

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  100. A Little Bit of LovelyApril 24, 2013 at 7:18 AM

    Beautiful projects! I love the bricks!

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  101. keeleykatsApril 24, 2013 at 3:19 PM

    Fantastic projects! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  102. ticklemetiffyApril 27, 2013 at 7:13 AM

    So freaking beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration!

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