Sunday, June 30, 2013

Life Is Better with Friends

Hi Bloggers!!  Happy Sunday to you! I hope your weekend is going great! I'm thrilled to be welcoming back guest designer Kelly Rasmussen for a beautiful and inspiring card made with SSS exclusives and new BasicGrey products! Enjoy!
From the designer:
Hello, Simon friends! I'm thrilled to be on the blog today sharing a card with you using some yummy BasicGrey papers from the Mint Julep collection.
 
I love so many of the papers in this collection, but especially love them when they are all used together! The tiny patterns in the 6x6 pad work great for a technique like I used on my card.

To create the hexagons I die cut a bunch of different papers using the Hero Arts Geometric Shapes Die and then I just laid them out around my sentiment to make them flow down the card. I used the hexagon frames on a few of the spaces and then popped up some tiny hearts in the openings that were die cut using the Simon Says Stamp Mini Hearts Die.

The mixed font sentiment from the Hero Arts/BasicGrey You & Me clear stamp set is my favorite from this collection! And the Hero Arts Ruby Dye Ink is a perfect match to the reds in the Mint Julep collection. I finished off the card with some pink BasicGrey Candy Buttons and covered the tiny hearts with some Glossy Accents. I think those small finishing touches you add to a card are what really make it complete.

I hope you enjoy the card!

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Thanks for reading today and thanks so much to Kelly for being a guest today!







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123 comments:

  1. ChristineJune 30, 2013 at 5:10 AM

    what a beautiful card!

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  2. kbrandy4June 30, 2013 at 5:21 AM

    This is such a beautiful card!! Hugs, Hazel xx

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  3. MarianneJune 30, 2013 at 5:24 AM

    Lovely: these little hexagons. Nice card.
    xxx Marianne MW

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  4. Maryann LaursenJune 30, 2013 at 5:27 AM

    A very very beautiful card here from Kelly. She´s done a wonderful job on this one, and in such happy colors too.
    Have a great sunday everyone.

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  5. Glennis FJune 30, 2013 at 5:30 AM

    What a great card - I love those hexagons

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  6. SD poojaJune 30, 2013 at 5:44 AM

    Wonderful combination of colors n papers ! loved the hexagons n cute heart in it .

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  7. shirley-beeJune 30, 2013 at 6:27 AM

    Love the patchwork feel to the card!

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  8. GerrinaJune 30, 2013 at 6:45 AM

    Like the hexagons in al the colours!Gives this CaS-card a warm effect!

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  9. Sherri Everett ThompsonJune 30, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    Kelly, such a sweet card! Love the hearts in the hexagons!

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  10. Marlou McAleesJune 30, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    fabulous card :) I have these dies, so thank you for inspiration xx

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  11. Leslie L.June 30, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    Very cute card. I need to give glossy accents a try...

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  12. SandiJune 30, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    Such a pretty and colorful card and I love the sentiment.

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  13. Janet D.June 30, 2013 at 8:44 AM

    Very cute card,love the hexagons!

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  14. Carol McCreadyJune 30, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    Pretty card. Love the hexagons and hearts.

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  15. HussenaJune 30, 2013 at 8:51 AM

    I love the hexagons !! ..what a beautiful card from Kelly !!

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  16. karine boivinJune 30, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    I just love the hexagons! Really nice card!

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  17. slangJune 30, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    I would love to get this card from a friend. Nice design and love the combo of pattern papers.

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  18. KailashJune 30, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    Fun design, love those hexagons!!

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  19. Cheryl HJune 30, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    Very cute... And I love the paper selection, too.

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  20. Alexia MissoJune 30, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    Super cute card! Just love the shape and colors!

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  21. PamJune 30, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    Sweet card! Love the sentiment.

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  22. Andrea GarlandJune 30, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    Love the hexagons and the sentiment is so sweet.

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  23. ValentinaJune 30, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    Lovely colours,fantastic exagons,beautiful sentiment!

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  24. Sue DJune 30, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    Great card design--I like the papers and the hexagons.

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  25. UnknownJune 30, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    The way the hexagons flow down the card is really pleasant. I'm still in love with hexagons!

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  26. cmJune 30, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    Such a pretty card! From the paper, to the hexagons, to the layout - eye-catching and day-brightening! I'm adding the geometric shapes to my wish list. They look like a must have!! Thanks for sharing/inspiring!
    c

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  27. AnonymousJune 30, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    Fun geometric card!

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  28. Crafty Math ChickJune 30, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    As a geometry teacher, I love all these geometric elements and hexagons. But truth be told, octagons are my favorite shape, so I am hoping they take off soon! ;)

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  29. Sharon UnderwoodJune 30, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    Very, very nice! Love those shapes, and the pp is perfect--all of this goes together just right!

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  30. Jennifer ScullJune 30, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    these little hexagons are as pretty as can be! :)

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  31. Jean BullockJune 30, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    WOW, those dies are wonderful. This is a terrific clean and simple card. I love how you alternated the solid and the outline hexagons . Those little glossy hearts really do add a perfect finishing touch. Great job.

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  32. Sheri GilsonJune 30, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    What a fun card...love the hexagons!

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  33. ShonaJune 30, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    I really like the vintage look of those BG papers. The colours are lovely and the way you designed the card with those awesome hexagonsis fabulous!

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  34. JanisJune 30, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    Such a cute card!! Love the glossy accents on the hearts. I just got some of the glossy stuff to play with myself, so it is fun to see how others have used it.

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  35. Denise BryantJune 30, 2013 at 11:31 AM

    Great card! Love the hex shapes and hearts!

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  36. LauraJane:)June 30, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    LOVE the FOLKSY feel of this card!

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  37. TonaJune 30, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    What a sweet card!Love it!!!

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  38. conilJune 30, 2013 at 11:42 AM

    Kathy always impresses me with her design sense. This card, as usual, is a perfect example of balance and color.

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  39. JamieJune 30, 2013 at 12:07 PM

    This is a fabulous card, LOVE IT:)!!

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  40. JenniferJune 30, 2013 at 12:07 PM

    Gorgeous card, love that paper! I may need to go shoppin soon =)

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  41. Jessica StriderJune 30, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    Oh, very nice card. Putting hearts inside the hexagons was a nice touch.

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  42. DianeJune 30, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    Love this card and the hexagon shapes. Thanks for sharing.

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  43. missyJune 30, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    Great card! I love the texture and the colors of the basic grey papers!

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  44. MaureenJune 30, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    So cute! I especially love the little PP hearts - what a nice touch!

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  45. Amy MartinJune 30, 2013 at 1:56 PM

    super pretty card. I love the way you placed you hexagons. Wonderful details.

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  46. LilianaJune 30, 2013 at 2:16 PM

    Beautiful card Kelly, love the hexagons!

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  47. Mary MacJune 30, 2013 at 2:20 PM

    Love the hexagon shapes and the colors.

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  48. dianaJune 30, 2013 at 2:21 PM

    Great card! Thanks for these ideas to add more PP to my cards. ;-)

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  49. Miriam PrantnerJune 30, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    Such a sweet card! Love the gloss on the hearts!

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  50. СтоклиJune 30, 2013 at 2:59 PM

    Beautiful combination of little embellishments.

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  51. Michelle June 30, 2013 at 3:03 PM

    The card is adorable, and the sentiment is awesome!

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  52. Karen DunbrookJune 30, 2013 at 3:16 PM

    such a true statement....wonderful card...

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  53. Kathy HJune 30, 2013 at 3:24 PM

    Nice card Kelly! I think you've highlighted your sentiment perfectly!

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  54. Denacline88June 30, 2013 at 3:45 PM

    lovely card today tfs

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  55. UnknownJune 30, 2013 at 3:46 PM

    great card tfs today with us.

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  56. IrisJune 30, 2013 at 3:58 PM

    Cute card - love the hexagons.

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  57. NinaJune 30, 2013 at 3:58 PM

    Love the framed hexagon & color scheme on this card:-)

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  58. Robin B.June 30, 2013 at 4:02 PM

    What a cute card, love the hexagons! Thanks for sharing.

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  59. KelleyJune 30, 2013 at 4:06 PM

    I've always loved hexagons! Adorable card and another die I need. :)

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  60. Ann MarieJune 30, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    Thanks for sharing this beautiful card.

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  61. BarbaraJune 30, 2013 at 5:06 PM

    Kelly's cards are always inspiring and I particularly love this one. The glossy hearts are a perfect touch!

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  62. UnknownJune 30, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    I love this. What a beautiful card!

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  63. NanWJune 30, 2013 at 5:21 PM

    Thanks for sharing a beautiful card!

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  64. slbt17June 30, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    love this! thanks for the inspiration.
    Sandra ltb

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  65. Renee VJune 30, 2013 at 5:51 PM

    Gorgeous card, love the colors and the quilt-like feel to this. Glossy accents was a perfect finishing touch :)

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  66. Lynne in NIJune 30, 2013 at 5:53 PM

    What a beautiful card! Great layout and gorgeous papers! I hadn't thought of adding glossy accents to candy buttons so thanks for that :)

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  67. KarenladdJune 30, 2013 at 6:11 PM

    Love the hexagons and simple design of this card!

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  68. Annie WillsJune 30, 2013 at 6:18 PM

    Such a cheery card...thanks so much for sharing. Love that patterned paper.

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  69. SHartlJune 30, 2013 at 6:26 PM

    Wow, I love this card! Those hexagons with the little hearts inside are so cute!

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  70. KatieJune 30, 2013 at 6:51 PM

    Kelly I love this card. Thanks for the how-to.

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  71. KatieJune 30, 2013 at 6:52 PM

    Kelly I love this card. Thanks for the how-to.

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  72. Kimberly SJune 30, 2013 at 6:52 PM

    Very pretty card with all of the hexagons. Especially love the windows, the hearts are a lovely touch! hugs, Kimberly

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  73. cghundleyJune 30, 2013 at 6:58 PM

    Lovely card. I really like
    the little hearts added in
    the hex shapes.
    Carla from Utah

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  74. Kris BJune 30, 2013 at 7:04 PM

    Great card! Love the little heart accents inside the hexagons. Thanks for the Blog Candy giveaway!

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  75. Carol LJune 30, 2013 at 8:30 PM

    Love those hexes and how you placed them in random fashion with tiny hearts! Cute

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  76. LynneJune 30, 2013 at 8:32 PM

    I need a money tree! My wish list is getting too long. This card has so many great elements. I want the hexagon die and the heart die. It goes without saying that I could use the paper too. Fantastic card:)

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  77. DebbieC.June 30, 2013 at 9:26 PM

    Very pretty card and the ruby ink is a great color.

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  78. LindseyJune 30, 2013 at 9:31 PM

    Such a great CAS design!

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  79. Megan McDonaldJune 30, 2013 at 10:40 PM

    great card, love the papers

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  80. Linda TJune 30, 2013 at 10:49 PM

    Very nice card. Love the lil hexagons.
    Thank you for sharing

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  81. JessJune 30, 2013 at 11:08 PM

    Great card! Gives me some inspiration for how to use a hexagon stamp set I have.

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  82. Memories by MandaJune 30, 2013 at 11:17 PM

    Loving the hexagons! I really want theSSS hexagon die

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  83. KatieJune 30, 2013 at 11:33 PM

    Great card! Love the hexagons with the hearts inside! Thanks for sharing.

    Katie B.

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  84. Indy's DesignsJuly 1, 2013 at 12:04 AM

    This is absolutely delightful! Love the hearts!

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  85. UnknownJuly 1, 2013 at 12:23 AM

    Love this adorable card! Thanks for sharing :)

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  86. mplsbettyJuly 1, 2013 at 12:59 AM

    Love those hexagons and hearts!

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  87. Loly BordaJuly 1, 2013 at 1:14 AM

    Fun card! Love your choice of papers and the sentiment. TFS

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  88. AnonymousJuly 1, 2013 at 4:23 AM

    Super card!

    love the hexagons

    Vithya

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  89. ParkNSlideJuly 1, 2013 at 4:24 AM

    Great color choices.

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  90. Rebecca EdnieJuly 1, 2013 at 5:15 AM

    I love this quilty hexagon look! Summery too!9

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  91. ionabunnyJuly 1, 2013 at 5:17 AM

    Great card. Love the hexagons and colours. May need to push that die set to the top of the wishlist.....

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  92. Mary AnnJuly 1, 2013 at 6:56 AM

    Beautiful card!Love the colors,the hexagons are awesome!!!

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  93. LauraEvaJuly 1, 2013 at 6:58 AM

    What a beautiful card! I love the hexagons!

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  94. selenaJuly 1, 2013 at 7:16 AM

    une tre jolie carte!

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  95. Stephanie R/SJuly 1, 2013 at 7:31 AM

    This patterned paper is so pretty luv the card

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  96. AtypicalcupcakeJuly 1, 2013 at 7:31 AM

    such a wonderful card! the hexagons seem to be very popular lately.

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  97. Mary-Anne VJuly 1, 2013 at 7:35 AM

    Very nice card...love the cascading hexagons and the cute glossy accent hearts.

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  98. Geri LynnJuly 1, 2013 at 8:06 AM

    This is a lovely and versitile design. The little hearts are such a pretty embellishment.

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  99. Small TJuly 1, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    Great card! Very trendy! I love the tiny hearts covered with Glossy Accents! :-) xx

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  100. Lynn. G.July 1, 2013 at 8:55 AM

    I love the glossy hearts. These paper packs are gorgeous. I love the sentiment also. Nicely done! Thank you for sharing.

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  101. DebraJuly 1, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    Thank you for this simple, creative idea...you inspire!

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  102. AnonymousJuly 1, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    I love the use of the hexagons. I try to incorporate them in my cards as often as I can.

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  103. BreJuly 1, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    Thanks for the inspiration!

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  104. Amy McCueJuly 1, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    What a great card. I love the way it is layed out.

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  105. mariangelJuly 1, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    beautiful card love it congrats!!!!!!!!!

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  106. MarciaJuly 1, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    What a lovely, lovely card.

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  107. SharonJuly 1, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    I am a sucker for anything hexagon! And love those little hearts in the centre. Perfect!

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  108. DianaJuly 1, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    Lovely card. Its design is simple yet the hexagons make a statement.

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  109. handmade_cassJuly 1, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    I love the hearts and hexagons together!

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  110. sharon gJuly 1, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    Love the shapes and patterns on the paper. So cool.

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  111. SabrinaJuly 1, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    Such a lovely card!! I really love these hexagons!

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  112. Kris in AlaskaJuly 1, 2013 at 12:14 PM

    The candy buttons and tiny hearts really just MAKE this card fabulous!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  113. MigdaliaJuly 1, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    Very Beautiful card! love the hexagon designs!!
    Have a wonderful day,
    Migdalia
    ♥ Crafting With Creative M ♥

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  114. Betty MeyskensJuly 1, 2013 at 2:05 PM

    Very cool card!

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  115. Pia LarsenJuly 1, 2013 at 2:45 PM

    Lovely Card! Especially the Little Hearts.

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  116. Guild Master CrystalJuly 1, 2013 at 3:18 PM

    This is fabulous. Love the hexagons.

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  117. Laraine RJuly 1, 2013 at 5:55 PM

    Beautiful card!

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  118. MoosiskJuly 1, 2013 at 7:08 PM

    Love this cute card! :D

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  119. JanetJuly 1, 2013 at 8:26 PM

    Adorable card! Hmm might have to scrap lift this fun design, lots of possibilities! ~God bless~

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  120. AnonymousJuly 1, 2013 at 11:54 PM

    Love those dies and this card!

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  121. starqueenJuly 2, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    This is such a sweet, fun card. Life IS better with friends, and I LOVE my stamping friends!
    Thanks for sharing.

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  122. DonnaJuly 2, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    The hexagons are so awesome. I just love this card! Simple yet elegant.

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  123. MetteJuly 6, 2013 at 3:20 AM

    Love honeycombs and this card is fabulous. Love the design and there are so many possibilities with this.

    Hugs ~ Mette

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