Thursday, 25 February 2016

Altenew and WOW! Blog Hop

Hello!


Today I'm participating in a collaboration blog hop between Altenew and WOW! Embossing Powder. If you came from Sveta's blog you are in a right place, if not please start at the beginning from Altenew blog. Please hop along and have fun!

EDIT: I made this into a video tutorial. Due a technical problems, I got it uploaded to you Youtube a day late. You can watch it here or in HD in YouTube.


GIVEAWAY!

There are prizes to be win - of course. Altenew will draw two $30 gift certificate to their online store and WOW! Embossing Powders will draw also two $30 to their online store. Winners will be picked randomly from the comments left on any of the blogs listed below. Please leave a comment before 28th of February and the winners will be announce on the 29th of February on the Altenew and WOW! blogs.

 GET HOPPING!

 Here's the blog hop order. 
Supplies:
Stamps: Lace up and Way too Sweet by Altenew.
Dies: Dodec Cover Die and Baby Zoo Die by Altenew.
Inks: Buttercream, Warm Sunshine, Ruby Red , Caramel Toffee and Grapevine Altenew Crisp Inks, Versamark, Versafine Onyx Black.
Embossing Powders: Rainbow Black and Opaque Vanilla white Embossing Powders from WOW!
Paper: Black Canson Vivaldi card stock, Neenah Solar White Card Stock

Thanks for stopping by today! Have a beautiful day!

 Marika
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153 comments:

  1. Hannelie25 February 2016 at 14:33

    Absolutely fabulous Marika! Those giraffes always make me miss Africa!

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  2. levkoi25 February 2016 at 14:39

    black powder in your work looks very effectively

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  3. Susie Sonnier25 February 2016 at 15:13

    WOW WOW WOW I love this card.

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  4. Unknown25 February 2016 at 15:16

    The ombre' background really makes the giraffe silhouettes pop! Amazing and beautiful!

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  5. Heidi MyLittleStampingBlog25 February 2016 at 15:28

    Gorgeous background!

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  6. Karen B.25 February 2016 at 15:35

    Oh what a lovely scene you have created!

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  7. Pon Malar25 February 2016 at 15:41

    This is super cute. Love the ombre background, the blending is perfect :) :) :)

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  8. SD pooja25 February 2016 at 15:55

    Its Stunner of a card !

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  9. Unknown25 February 2016 at 15:57

    Oh wow. I have to show my daughter this, she loves giraffes.

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  10. Torrie25 February 2016 at 16:25

    Oh my, the background is bautiful and then the stamping on top is so great. What a beautiful card.

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  11. Ksenija @Sweet Kobylkin25 February 2016 at 16:32

    Amazing work! So delicate background with all colour changes and glittered die cut and a beautiful scene ;)

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  12. Ksenija @Sweet Kobylkin25 February 2016 at 16:32

    Amazing work! So delicate background with all colour changes and glittered die cut and a beautiful scene ;)

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  13. Cindy H.25 February 2016 at 16:33

    Wow, this is so gorgeous!

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  14. Carrie R.25 February 2016 at 16:39

    The embossing on the background really makes your card pop. Gorgeous!

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  15. I Card Everyone25 February 2016 at 16:49

    So beautiful, Marika! What a sweet little scene you've created WOW indeed! xx
    =]

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  16. joy25 February 2016 at 16:56

    What a striking card - Love it!

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  17. Jane25 February 2016 at 17:45

    Awww this is so different I love the way you show off the sweet loving giraffes, great work

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  18. conil25 February 2016 at 17:51

    Aaaaaaaaa...I can't speak because my jaw is on the floor. This card is spectacular.

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  19. Debbie Br25 February 2016 at 18:13

    What a visually striking card. Love the ombré background!

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  20. ScrapaDiddle25 February 2016 at 18:40

    Why a gorgeous card! I love the blending in your background!

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  21. Unknown25 February 2016 at 18:43

    So beautiful! The embossing powders make this card design FABULOUS!

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  22. Unknown25 February 2016 at 18:57

    Very striking. I love your card.

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  23. Sue McRae25 February 2016 at 19:23

    The black embossing looks amazing against the inky background!

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  24. NanW25 February 2016 at 19:23

    Amazing background!

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  25. TK25 February 2016 at 19:27

    Wow! Very eye-catching!

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  26. Kelly25 February 2016 at 19:30

    This sunset and those two giraffes makes me feel like I'm on a date in a safari. Amazing!

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  27. Kathy H25 February 2016 at 19:32

    Super Wow!

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  28. Angeline Choo25 February 2016 at 19:54

    OMG. WOW!! This is just gorgeous. LOVE the silhouette of the giraffes on the beautiful pattern!

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  29. walchowDesign25 February 2016 at 20:05

    Lovely safari scene popped with the glittered bg!

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  30. Leslie25 February 2016 at 20:06

    Love the use of the background die with the embossing powder. Stunning!

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  31. Harriet25 February 2016 at 21:12

    a very serene card, Marika. The colors are exceptional.

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  32. Unknown25 February 2016 at 21:19

    love the gorgeous soft background!

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  33. Sheri25 February 2016 at 21:29

    Now this one is a true WOW WOW WOW!!! In every way. love the black embossing powder, the animals and the blended background is to die for! I feel like I am on a safari!

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  34. Unknown25 February 2016 at 22:05

    Fantastic! We {heart} giraffes in my house! ;)

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  35. BeverlyBL25 February 2016 at 22:18

    Your background is outstanding. The die and the coloring work so well together and yet show off the giraffes. So pretty. Thanks so much.

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  36. Janet25 February 2016 at 22:19

    Awesome cards and inspiration! Lovin' the new release and WOW embossing powder!
    ~God bless~

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  37. Leanne in Cali25 February 2016 at 22:20

    Beautiful background and the "silhouette" look of the giraffes is great! Thanks for sharing.

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  38. Susies Cue25 February 2016 at 22:29

    Amazing-I never would've thought of using that bacground and the ombre with the giraffes

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  39. L. Webb25 February 2016 at 22:57

    Ok- I'm super impressed with the embossed background... because I can never get my powder to stick that well! This is beautiful- an African Sunset.

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  40. Sue25 February 2016 at 22:58

    This is just gorgeous. I really like the background you have created to look like sunrise or sunset and the giraffes popping to catch our attention.

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  41. cghundley25 February 2016 at 22:58

    Oh cute and lovely
    work. Love the colorful
    background panel.
    Carla from Utah

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  42. MaggieB198325 February 2016 at 23:02

    Hi Marika ~ Your colorful blending in the background is absolutely the perfect backdrop for the black embossed images on your card. Anyone would be thrilled to receive such a gorgeous card. Thanks so much for sharing (and I hope you don't mind if I "steal" your idea!!).
    #sharehandmadekindness

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  43. Sue Wareham25 February 2016 at 23:10

    Great card Marika, as always You are my coloring HERO!!

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  44. DeeDee777025 February 2016 at 23:10

    Fabulous!

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  45. Roxy26 February 2016 at 00:06

    Wow beautiful the background really makes the black stand out or is it the other way around....? Always beautifully done and that heart love it
    Hugs

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  46. My Paper Epiphany26 February 2016 at 00:37

    What a beauty! Your design is so bold and stunning!

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  47. Vishaka 26 February 2016 at 00:46

    Oh that blending makes my heart skip a beat! You are my blending hero! Wonderful work!

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  48. D.Ann C26 February 2016 at 00:53

    Yowza! Outstanding!! LOVE it!!

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  49. Betty26 February 2016 at 02:15

    the best is last!! lovely card!

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  50. Linda Mc26 February 2016 at 02:55

    Marika, your card is so pretty, I love the ink blending and the dies you used.

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  51. luluvision26 February 2016 at 03:10

    This is great!! I love the background and the glittery diecut background! Wonderful!

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  52. patti26 February 2016 at 03:14

    I love this background!!

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  53. Jenniferk26 February 2016 at 03:32

    Wow what a stunning card! I love everything about your card!!!

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  54. Pratvam creations26 February 2016 at 03:50

    I love the background... completely gorgeous
    Pratyusha

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  55. Tami26 February 2016 at 04:31

    Wow! Cool card Marika!

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  56. Lisa's Creative Niche26 February 2016 at 04:33

    Wow! That background is incredible!

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  57. Teresa Doyle26 February 2016 at 05:35

    Oh Marika, your card is beautiful!

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  58. Unknown26 February 2016 at 05:49

    Stunning card!! Everything about it is awesome!

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  59. Shona Chambers26 February 2016 at 05:58

    Incredible!! Love the blending and the silhouettes of the giraffe are so beautiful. And that background die is my absolutely favourite, wish I had it!!!

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  60. craftyd26 February 2016 at 06:10

    Beautiful card, love your pretty background.
    Dolores

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  61. Nandini26 February 2016 at 06:17

    Very sweet card. The ombre background is stunning. The sparkly Dodec cover plate looks fabulous.

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  62. FeM26 February 2016 at 07:01

    Amazing, simply amazing. Love it.

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  63. Elise Smith26 February 2016 at 07:02

    This card is so striking! I love the sparkly embossing powder you used over the geometric die and the sunset background is beautiful!

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  64. Denise Bryant26 February 2016 at 07:03

    Fabulous card! A definite WOW factor! Love your colors, the textures and the silhouette! Lovely card!

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  65. Chriss Blagrave26 February 2016 at 07:14

    Absolutely stunning!

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  66. Lisaerica26 February 2016 at 07:31

    So beautiful, it reminds me The Lion King movie. I love the colors, they're bright yet with the sun setting or rising it looks peaceful. Thanks for sharing.

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  67. Liz O.26 February 2016 at 07:40

    Wow! What a gorgeous background, it brightens up the silouhettes, TFS!

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  68. Crafty Girl26 February 2016 at 07:55

    Great colours!

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  69. María Pilar26 February 2016 at 08:42

    Fabulous background and coloring! Great job

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  70. stamper10126 February 2016 at 09:05

    Beautiful background colors and design.

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  71. Unknown26 February 2016 at 09:21

    Amazing card!

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  72. Larina M.26 February 2016 at 09:33

    Beautiful card! I love the embossed background and ombre effect combined! Thank You for sharing along in this Fantastic hop!

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  73. lostinpaper26 February 2016 at 09:47

    Absolutely brilliant Marika!!!

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  74. Penny26 February 2016 at 09:49

    So striking and beautiful!!

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  75. Dr Sonia S V26 February 2016 at 10:39

    WOW this is indeed stunning
    Cheers
    Dr Sonia

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  76. Mirella26 February 2016 at 10:45

    So intricate and beautiful! Love the colours of the background and the back silhouettes of the giraffes!

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  77. Karthikha26 February 2016 at 10:49

    That's such a cute lovely card :) Love the blend of colors!

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  78. clelie26 February 2016 at 11:21

    Beautiful design and fun card!

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  79. Tasha Vovchuk26 February 2016 at 11:26

    Oh, those lovely giraffes on such a soft and amazing backgroung topped with shiny glittery accents...))) Fabulous work!

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  80. sharpstamps26 February 2016 at 11:29

    Love this card, the colours are beautiful.

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  81. Unknown26 February 2016 at 12:45

    O ho purple n mauve n now jungle safari

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  82. Unknown26 February 2016 at 12:46

    O ho purple n mauve n now jungle safari

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  83. Evelyn26 February 2016 at 15:34

    What a beautiful card. Love the background die-cut and embossing!! The colors are great as well and then you've added the lovely giraffes. Great card.

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  84. Caroline26 February 2016 at 15:40

    Amazing background colours, perfect African sunset for silhouette giraffes!

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  85. Cindi Hall26 February 2016 at 15:52

    This card is just gorgeous! I love the die, the colors, and I adore giraffes!

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  86. Beth H.26 February 2016 at 16:06

    I am in love with your card! The black glitter embossing powder is a perfect backdrop for your giraffes! Love the ink blended background too!

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  87. Margarita Navarro-Rivera26 February 2016 at 16:48

    An absolutely stunning card! I love the colored background and the embossed background. Those giraffes really make the backgrounds stand out!

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  88. Nana Griffin26 February 2016 at 17:32

    The background is lovely and that die cut looks so cool over the top.

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  89. TangledBlueRose26 February 2016 at 18:07

    So beautiful, love the stained glass look. Such nice warmth. Thanks so much for sharing!~kim

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  90. jintyoo726 February 2016 at 19:02

    Simply wonderful - love this card, and how you used the die cut :-D

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  91. Jen Timko26 February 2016 at 20:01

    What an amazing card. The color variation with that striking embossing....fantastic!

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  92. Sue Smith26 February 2016 at 21:00

    Oh My Gosh !! I absolute love the black embossing power on your background. The sky is stunning and I love how you made the sun :) Fantastic job.

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  93. Pat26 February 2016 at 21:10

    This is really beautiful Marika and the gorgeously vibrant sunset behind the pretty die cut flowery plate works fantastically. I love the way you kept the giraffes grounded in the black card and then used the sentiment in between them and also the pretty glossy heart. x

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  94. Maja26 February 2016 at 21:29

    Striking background and gorgeous giraffes.

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  95. uncbballfan26 February 2016 at 21:49

    This is absolutely gorgeous, but then so is everything you do! I'm a huge fan, and because of you, now own a full set of Polychromos pencils - I love them, and thank you for introducing me to them. Now maybe I can do justice to some of Altenew's flower stamps! And I love WOW embossing powder. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  96. Kristiina26 February 2016 at 21:49

    The patterned background is just stunning !

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  97. Cathy26 February 2016 at 22:03

    Beautiful card, gorgeous background, Cathy x

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  98. Unknown26 February 2016 at 22:42

    What a fabulous card! Love the background and the silhouette look of the giraffes. Thanks!

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  99. Mary26 February 2016 at 22:54

    What an absolutely stunning card. Your video was excellent too.

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  100. Handcraftedbyhelen26 February 2016 at 22:59

    This is very different, but very striking

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  101. Jeannean26 February 2016 at 23:02

    Thanks for a great video! You made a perfect backdrop for the two giraffes! Great idea to use embossing powder on your background die! It really jazzes it up!!

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  102. elisa26 February 2016 at 23:12

    Beautiful card! Thank you

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  103. Rachel B.26 February 2016 at 23:44

    Gorgeous card!

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  104. Unknown26 February 2016 at 23:47

    The sunset background is gorgeous with the black giraffes.

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  105. Emma Rose27 February 2016 at 00:25

    Love the colours on the card

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  106. McStamper27 February 2016 at 00:33

    Great card.

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  107. Unknown27 February 2016 at 00:33

    FABULOUS! I've always loved silhouette cards, but this one is truly fab. Your background is stunning in every way. I love it. I have a friend in Australia who is bonkers about giraffes and you've given me some wonderful ideas for a card for her. Thanks so much for that, for sharing your art with us, and for the chance to win!

    Hugs,
    Snoopy :D

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  108. Laurie2cats27 February 2016 at 00:47

    Very pretty! The glitter embossed background layer is lovely

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  109. Berina RGA27 February 2016 at 01:04

    Such a beautiful card!! The background is awesome!!
    -Berina
    Moxie Craftie

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  110. Anonymous27 February 2016 at 01:41

    LOVE this card! The colors are so pretty, and I love the giraffes silhouetted on it!

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  111. Donna Cala27 February 2016 at 02:25

    Always spectacular and you make it look so easy.

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  112. CoolPaperArt27 February 2016 at 04:14

    that is a really interesting safari looking card!

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  113. Robin B.27 February 2016 at 05:33

    Wow, what an amazing card! I love the ombre background and the black embossing. Thanks for sharing.

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  114. Ericka Strange27 February 2016 at 05:39

    Beautiful background and love the look of the embossing.

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  115. Chark27 February 2016 at 06:36

    beautiful, love silhouettes! and thanks for the video!

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  116. cindybearj27 February 2016 at 07:19

    I love the background on this card, both your ink blending and that fun, glittery die make it a show stopper! It was very creative the way you cut the giraffes out. This was definitely an amazing card!

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  117. halomom27 February 2016 at 07:53

    I love the giraffe silhouettes! Very striking card!

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  118. Karren27 February 2016 at 09:39

    Oh wow, Marika, this is truly outstanding!

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  119. Wendy27 February 2016 at 10:22

    What a fabulous background for those cute giraffes! Gorgeous card. Xx

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  120. Sandra27 February 2016 at 11:04

    Oh I love this stamp set! You've made a gorgeous card with it. Thank you for the video tutorial.

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  121. Judie27 February 2016 at 12:00

    This card is stunning!

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  122. Louise27 February 2016 at 15:15

    Gorgeous card, the background is amazing

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  123. jan metcalf27 February 2016 at 16:26

    Your video was awesome!!! Your card is gorgeous! Especially love the embossed cover plate die! Thank you for sharing your tips and talents!

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  124. Unknown27 February 2016 at 17:12

    Beautiful!!! I love the embossed die with the WOW powder and thank you for sharing the die cutting tips in your video!!!

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  125. MelissaF27 February 2016 at 17:29

    Stunning sunset colored card, love the embossed cover plate die cut!

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  126. Sue D27 February 2016 at 18:45

    Wow--striking background for the giraffes.

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  127. Debbie27 February 2016 at 19:36

    Stunning card - beautiful background! Thanks for sharing.

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  128. Kristie Goulet27 February 2016 at 20:13

    Such a gorgeous background! LOVE!!!

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  129. Unknown27 February 2016 at 20:41

    Such a romantic card. Love the colors. Thanks for inspiration.

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  130. Miriam Prantner27 February 2016 at 22:02

    Absolutely gorgeous! Perfect inking and I Just love the sparkle on the background!

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  131. Kailash27 February 2016 at 22:03

    Fantastic design, love the background!!

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  132. Flo 28 February 2016 at 00:00

    Love your card. The background is beautiful, showed off by the black giraffes.

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  133. Laura28 February 2016 at 01:27

    Marika, your artwork is just gorgeous! Thanks so much for sharing your creativity!

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  134. Unknown28 February 2016 at 01:41

    Beautiful card as always Marika! Love it!

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  135. Michelle Brown28 February 2016 at 02:12

    Marika, this is a pretty card! I love the background color combo and the rainbow black embossing powder.

    Thanks for sharing,
    Michelle

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  136. Miriam Leech28 February 2016 at 02:40

    Awwwww! I love the giraffes! Thank you!

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  137. Denise S.28 February 2016 at 02:47

    What a wonderful background. The embossing just makes it really special.

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  138. Patricia28 February 2016 at 03:18

    Beautiful card love the giraffes.

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  139. Jan Castle28 February 2016 at 07:02

    Your creation is GORGEOUS!!!!!
    Paper Hugs,
    Jan

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  140. Kris in Alaska28 February 2016 at 07:47

    Oh my, that is stunning!

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  141. Unknown28 February 2016 at 11:46

    Simply stunning!

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  142. Debbie28 February 2016 at 14:46

    Wow, I am blown away....what an amazing card.pure elegance. I love giraffes, they are my favourite animals.hugs xxxx

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  143. Rachel S.28 February 2016 at 18:50

    Lovely card as always :)

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  144. LauraJane:)28 February 2016 at 22:09

    Love how your sunset glows! I never thought about embossing an entire cover plate die. Great idea!

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  145. Monika/Buzsy29 February 2016 at 00:53

    Fantastic card Marika. Love the multicolored background behind the die-cut panel. The touch of sparkle looks great.

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  146. Amanda29 February 2016 at 02:49

    Stunning card! I love how you used the glitter embossing powder on your full panel die cut. And your inked background is gorgeous!

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  147. Lindarub29 February 2016 at 05:18

    Love the background.

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  148. Sowmya Karthik29 February 2016 at 06:01

    Awesome background and nice card.

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  149. Anonymous29 February 2016 at 10:56

    Such a gorgeous card with amazing design, Marika!

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  150. Me1 March 2016 at 08:27

    Such a gorgeous sunset card! Love the pattern!

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  151. Petra Swart1 March 2016 at 19:51

    WOW, what a great card, Marika!!!!

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  152. Unknown4 April 2016 at 19:09

    OMG!!! This is beyond amazing!!!!! Your card should be framed as art :)

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  153. Carol Rossouw25 April 2018 at 23:38

    What a stunning card! Thanks for the inspiration

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