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Monday, 6 January 2014

Release Day & A Giveaway...

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Hey!

Happy Monday! Well, it's back to the old routine now as it's the first day of term. Kinda sad that the holidays are over (and that I was typically ill for the majority of them!)

Not only is it a happy Monday, it's also happy release day over at Clearly Besotted Stamps! The new release is available to purchase from 10pm GMT tonight! :)

For today's mini-card I combined a new and an older set: Key To My Heart with Post It: Love. I love that the stamp from Post It: Love means you can create custom stamp-style embellishments using stamps from other sets. Here I partially inked the word 'love' from a longer sentiment to create this stamp embellishment. I love the font and I reckon that handwriting/calligraphy is going to be BIG in 2014.

FYI: Apologies for the photo. I was creating yesterday and completely ran out of daylight so I resorted to taking a quick shot of this card on my desk. Can you see how clean and tidy it is? *wink*

tips and tricks
  • In order to accent the 'love' sentiment, I traced sections of it with a gold pen. It's hard to see in the photo, but it really makes the sentiment stand out.
  • My vellum panel looked a little plain so I added detail by painting gold lines using gold Perfect Pearls mixed with water. I think the imperfect nature of them emphasises the script style of the sentiment and carefree splatters. (That's my excuse for wobbly lines and I'm stickin' to it - ha!)
Now Post It: Love was designed by myself and released a year ago. Stephanie very kindly gave me two sets including the coordinating die to give away at the time, but my life turned upside down in Jan 2013 and I never got around to giving them away. I've kept them all this time just waiting for the chance to do it this year and I'm ready!

So leave me a comment on this post by Friday January 10th 23.59 GMT and I'll select two peeps at random to win a Post It: Love set with a coordinating die. Only one comment per peep, please and international entries are more than welcome!

That's all from me today. Be sure to pop across to Stephanie's blog for yet more inspiration from both herself and the design team. It's the final sneaky peek before release time! :)

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Products Used
Please Note: The stamp set, 'Key To My Heart' will be added once available for purchase and the gold cardstock I used was salvaged from random scraps in my stash. I've offered an alternative here, but it's not textured.





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94 comments:

  1. Sazzle Dazzle6 January 2014 at 07:25

    Fantastic idea combining the stamps and dies Aimes and loving the love sentiment that just fits. Hope all goes well today... First day back for me too! Xx

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  2. Rebecca Hoy6 January 2014 at 07:50

    Morning Aimes, it's my first day back at school too today. Hope you have a nice week- it's always tough going back for a new term but it's fine by about break on the first day! Lovely little little sample- I didn't know that you'd designed stamps for Stephanie- how talented! Rebecca x x

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  3. sandie6 January 2014 at 08:26

    Love all the gold in this and so cool to paint the gold lines. Have a fun day at school x

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  4. ♥Gemma♥6 January 2014 at 10:16

    Fabulous card sweetie!! The black & gold looks fab but with that pop of colour on your love tag just finishes off perfectly and i agree i think this year its going to be all about calligraphy in a big way...
    hugs and xxx
    Gemma

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  5. Gillian6 January 2014 at 10:24

    I just LOVE you all at the CB Design Team. Keep up your good work in 2014 no matter how hectic life is. Your humour is fab.

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  6. Kimberly Rendino6 January 2014 at 11:00

    Super cute set and card! I'm new to Clearly Besotted so I didn't see it last year...;)

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  7. Lynn6 January 2014 at 11:09

    You are on a gold kick...and I love it...the stamps and elements are combined perfectly Aimes!

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  8. Susie Sugar6 January 2014 at 11:28

    Gorgeous card I love the lush gold ....makes it very special
    Hugs Susie xx

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  9. Jane6 January 2014 at 12:14

    Really love the grungy style & colours of this card. It looks so right standing on your impressively tidy desk!

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  10. Unknown6 January 2014 at 12:18

    love the bold, graphic feel of this card! love the gold accents on the 'love'. the set is fabulous! thanks for the chance to win :)

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  11. aaga6 January 2014 at 12:27

    I adore this set so much and hope to win it now. :-)

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  12. Irene6 January 2014 at 12:28

    Looks lovely and thanks for the chance to win this ubercute postage LOVE set....super for approaching Valentines Day!!

    xx Irene

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  13. Sally Taylor6 January 2014 at 12:46

    Love it, Amy. You are so talented. Thanks for the chance of winning :)

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  14. ~amy~6 January 2014 at 12:55

    What a sweet card, I love the gold!

    Your desk is absolutely spotless!

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  15. Marion6 January 2014 at 12:57

    Sorry to hear you have been poorly. Glad you are feeling better and have time to craft - love your card. X

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  16. Houses Built of Cards6 January 2014 at 13:24

    This is GORGEOUS!!! I absolutely ADORE the gold - especially how it pops on the deep colors of this card! LOVE!!!

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

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  17. cm6 January 2014 at 13:55

    Once again, you dazzle and delight with your stunning creations! Your card's sentiment says it all: LOVE this! Eye-catching, striking and it's a mini (love mini cards!!). Fabulous showcase of the new release paired with an older one - versatility, plus! Thanks so much for the give-away opportunity! Hope the first day back to work is wonderful (even though it would be nice to have a longer break...).
    c

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  18. Gayatri6 January 2014 at 14:06

    OMG! this card is so beautiful, Amy! Love the gold spatter on black. I am a sucker for gold you must know by now lol! I adore this card. Pinned :) happy New Year to you too :)

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  19. Maxine6 January 2014 at 14:25

    Very sweet.
    I love the black & gold combination.
    Thank You for the handy tips on adding the perfect pearls too! :o)

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  20. Annie6 January 2014 at 14:25

    Thanks for all your inspiration - love your designs. Thanks too for the chance to win.

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  21. Betty6 January 2014 at 14:37

    beautiful card and love the new stamp/die set. have a wonderful 2014!!

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  22. Small T6 January 2014 at 14:49

    Your mini card is absolutely adorable! Love all the gold and how you made the sentiment! Cute! :)

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  23. Carola6 January 2014 at 14:57

    What a beautiful card, Aimes. The gold and the black look great together and this stamp with the sentiment is so very pretty, I really love this beautiful card.

    Thanks for the chance to win the "Post it: Love" set with coordinating die. I have discovered Clearly Besotted Stamps just recently and until now I just have two sets. But I love the stamps and the dies and I'm sure I will have more soon...

    Kind regards
    Carola

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  24. Jen Nelson6 January 2014 at 15:10

    just fabulous Aimes xxx I love the little card and I'm so jealous of your photography

    Jen xxx

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  25. Kimberleymjw6 January 2014 at 15:33

    I love that postage stamp embellishment! I hope your feeling better now :)

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  26. Kailash6 January 2014 at 15:42

    Your mini card is absolutely stunning, love the bold graphic design. Enjoy the start to the new year. Thanks for a chance to win!!!

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  27. Jo6 January 2014 at 16:06

    Loving the gold, which seems to be 'in' at the mo, the sequin detail is just perfect :-)

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  28. Nancy L.6 January 2014 at 16:34

    Great pop of color!!

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  29. sugacatz6 January 2014 at 16:55

    What an excellent giveaway that's a very kind thing to do. Lesley

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  30. maria f.6 January 2014 at 17:06

    First off, happy 2014 to you! Such a cute little golden goodie. Total agreement on the handwriting fonts. Did you see there is a class on creating sentiments with a paintbrush out there somewhere?

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  31. Miriam Prantner6 January 2014 at 17:29

    Loving all the fantastic gold elements/accents, great way to combine sets too!

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  32. Unknown6 January 2014 at 18:31

    Love your card Amy, its lovely - and I really like how you do your tips as well :) fab idea x

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  33. wendy6 January 2014 at 19:02

    Loving the gold on the card and great combination.

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  34. The Crafty Den6 January 2014 at 20:05

    Gorgeous card Amy. You are certainly on a gold rush!! Thanks for the chance to win x x

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  35. jc27116 January 2014 at 20:12

    Hi Aimes

    I think it is great you are now able to share your designs by way of a give away, following your life being turned upside down last year; your Dad would be very proud. I guess the first anniversary will be difficult; I hope it passes as well as it can.

    Look after yourself.

    Jackie

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  36. jojo796 January 2014 at 20:41

    Lovely card - love both the stamp sets you have used.

    Jo
    x

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  37. pcm6 January 2014 at 20:57

    adorable card!

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  38. Alanna6 January 2014 at 21:12

    Your card is just darling. And thanks for the chance to win!

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  39. Lynne in NI6 January 2014 at 21:22

    Beautiful card, and what a fabulous stamp set you created! Thanks for the chance to win :)

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  40. Sabrina6 January 2014 at 21:36

    I love how the gold pops with the black!!! Your card looks so elegant!!

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  41. racmozz6 January 2014 at 21:39

    Hi i just came here from clearly besotted stamps. I cant decide which one I want to buy first of the new releases! I love your black and gold theme for your card. So elegant :-)

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  42. Neets B6 January 2014 at 21:40

    Gold seems to be popping up everywhere at the moment and I love the way you've used it. Great how you've combined the sets too. Thanks for the opportunity to win :) x

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  43. Lindsey6 January 2014 at 21:48

    Another amazing card. Loving all of your gold lately. So sweet of you to do a giveaway. I remember your January 2013 (hugs!) and the beautiful post you wrote about your father.

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  44. Debbie6 January 2014 at 21:54

    Wow, what a beauty of a card.So inspiring.Hugs Debbie x

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  45. Vikki H6 January 2014 at 22:06

    very dramatic look! thanks for the give away.

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  46. Tracy Ercole6 January 2014 at 22:33

    I didn't realise you designed that set, it's gorgeous! Great card today, I'm loving everything gold. :)

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  47. Taheerah6 January 2014 at 22:46

    Gorgeous card Aimes!! Love the bright pop of colour from the stamp stamp, lol!! And yes, I see a trend coming in big... stay tuned for something on my blog about it soon! *wink*

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  48. Anonymous6 January 2014 at 23:31

    Gorgeous little card.
    As always thanks for the fab tips - love the second one :)

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  49. Cindy Lovell6 January 2014 at 23:43

    Such a cute mini card.The gold looks so pretty,and i love the gold lines you've painted on the vellum!!

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  50. Nadinebd6 January 2014 at 23:54

    cute card and nice giveaway. Great way to start the tear & valentines.

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  51. Anonymous7 January 2014 at 00:57

    great card and images! thanks for a chance to win!
    linda patti tpatti@windstream.net

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  52. Nikki7 January 2014 at 01:51

    Sweet Card I have a weakness for all those postage stamps out there thanks for the chance hugs Nikki C

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  53. Bev Karolak7 January 2014 at 02:05

    The gold looks fantastic! Thanks for your tips. They come in handy sometimes! :)

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  54. Lisa's Creative Niche7 January 2014 at 03:10

    Wow! This is fabulous! I always love your tips and tricks! Thanks so much for always sharing them with us!

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  55. Joyce7 January 2014 at 03:24

    Hi Aimes. I love your card from today, and all the tips that you always put at the end of your posts. I learn a lot from them. Happy New Year, and thanks for the chance to win.

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  56. Sue7 January 2014 at 03:28

    I am really enjoying the return of vellum - great idea to accent it with the Perfect Pearls. Love your card ( but then I like most of your cards!!). Thanks for the chance to win.

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  57. Jan7 January 2014 at 04:52

    Cute stamp set. Just in time for Valentines day.

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  58. Barb Ghig7 January 2014 at 06:03

    I love how you showcased your sentiment, and how you added your gold perfect pearls...genius!

    It's so nice of you to have a giveaway...thank you for a chance to win!

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  59. Unknown7 January 2014 at 06:32

    Gorgeous card, I do love the new release!

    Thanks for the chance of winning. Jacqui x

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  60. Hannah7 January 2014 at 06:47

    Loving the gold on black with the pop of orange, your creations are always inspiring Amy!

    Thank you for the chance to win, Hannah x

    hannahvictorialewis@sky.com

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  61. Tasnim7 January 2014 at 07:03

    wow! such a cool and bold design! LOVE the gold splatter on black!!!

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  62. Janis7 January 2014 at 08:34

    Such a lovely card. It absolutely gleams! Thanks for the chance to win.

    My thoughts and prayers are with you as the anniversary of your dear father's passing approaches. Hugs to you.
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com

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  63. Sarah7 January 2014 at 09:24

    Love your card, the Black and Gold colour combo is just perfect, thanks for the chance to win your fab giveaway, hugs, Sarah x

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  64. Jane7 January 2014 at 10:36

    One word.... 'FABULOUS!' x

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  65. Kate7 January 2014 at 11:19

    Black, gold, vellum. Love it all!!!

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  66. Anonymous7 January 2014 at 11:43

    Love the 'grunge' look combined with the gold sparkle. Great contrast! TFS

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  67. SSR7 January 2014 at 13:59

    Beautiful card, thanks for the chance :)

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  68. SSR7 January 2014 at 14:00

    Beautiful card, thanks for the chance :)

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  69. bjy7 January 2014 at 15:07

    Love the embellishment. Thanks for sharing how you made it. Stunning card. Also love how you combined old and new sets. Would love to have them.

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  70. Anonymous7 January 2014 at 18:24

    what a cute card. i havent discovered the set yet as I´m nearly new to the clearly besotted site but i like it ...

    greetings from Germany
    Beate*
    bluna81 [at] web . de

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  71. Unknown7 January 2014 at 18:36

    What a lovely design. Hope this year will be great one Aimes x

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  72. Deirdre7 January 2014 at 19:01

    Oh wow Amy - so cute - love what you created with another amazing release from Stephanie. Sorry to read that you were feeling the best over the holidays - all the very best for a wonderful 2014.

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  73. Indy's Designs8 January 2014 at 01:37

    This is just packed with crafty wonders! Love the colors, the sequins...love it!
    Hugs, Debbie!

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  74. JessicaK8 January 2014 at 06:42

    Adorable comb of dies and stamps for this love note

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  75. Katie Berberich Handmade8 January 2014 at 09:12

    Sorry to hear that you have been unwell, what a bummer. You could probably do with a break now to get over it. Roll on half term!
    I hope things have become easier for you and your family over the time, memories are precious.
    Your creativity is as strong as ever and your cards never seize to inspire.
    Happy New Year Aimes, all the best.
    Katie xx

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  76. Jackie8 January 2014 at 09:58

    Your card is lovely Aimes. Thanks for the chance to win the stamps. I hope you have a good 2014!
    xx

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  77. Lyndal8 January 2014 at 22:42

    Fabulous card Amy - LOVE the gold highlights :)

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  78. Mary-Anne V9 January 2014 at 01:47

    So beautiful...I never thought of using Perfect Pearls this way. Love all that gold.

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  79. Carmen N9 January 2014 at 04:11

    Thanks for all the great inspiration and ideas you offer on your site!

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  80. Sarah G9 January 2014 at 07:15

    Love the gold and black and the font of the sentiment - a really cool card!

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  81. Judith9 January 2014 at 08:04

    That little card looks cool!
    I didn't know you designed this set, it's perfect!
    Thank you for the chance to win!
    Have a nice day,
    Judith

    PS: I like the photo too (-:

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  82. Grá O'Neill9 January 2014 at 10:25

    Beautiful card and lovely stamp :)

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  83. Colleen9 January 2014 at 16:31

    love what you done with your card. It's so pretty

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  84. Brenda9 January 2014 at 18:01

    I am a first time visitor to your site and have enjoyed viewing your creations. Thanks for your inspiration and belated congrads on your design.

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  85. Tricia9 January 2014 at 20:34

    Great card and both stamp sets! Love the black with gold and that pop of color!! Happy New Year, Aimes!

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  86. Anita in France9 January 2014 at 21:30

    Bold black with those glorious splashettes of gold, Aimes ... simply stunning!

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  87. christie9 January 2014 at 21:38

    It was a lot of work, the numbers, but it worked out really well! Nana shall cherish that card for ever!

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  88. Lisa9 January 2014 at 21:44

    gold is probably THE colour of the year! looks really nice with black too, who knew? i love your works! keep it up!

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  89. Helen Gullett10 January 2014 at 00:07

    What a cool LOVE card! What clever idea to trace it with gold ink. Thanks for a chance to win your stamp & die set :)

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  90. Katie10 January 2014 at 07:13

    Great card! Love this custom 'stamp' stamp set and your card is wonderful! Love the black and gold together. Great style! Thanks for sharing.

    Katie B.

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  91. Gibmiss10 January 2014 at 11:30

    Hi Aimes
    Another fabulous creation.... Thanks for all your wonderful inspiration.....
    Hugs Sylvie xx

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  92. Pamela10 January 2014 at 17:25

    I love this photo! Is that a typewriter in the background?

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  93. Bonnie M10 January 2014 at 18:45

    I, too, love this photo! I have a little typewriter that I discovered in the basement of a thrift shop for under $20. It's a Remington Performer made in Japan in the 80's as far as I can tell. A true treasure.
    I LOVE the non traditional colours of your card. As an avid crafter and snail-mailer/pen pal, your 'Post It: Love' would find good use here. ;)

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  94. Maureen12 January 2014 at 16:16

    I just love this this "love" note with the clothes peg and sequins! I bet it shimmers like no tomorrow in real life :) Cool typewriter in the back, Duchess! I learned to type on one like that in high school! LOL ox

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