Today I'm participating Altenew A Year in Review Blog Hop. We have amazing group of designers participating and sharing their best of Altenew cards made in 2016. I'm sure there's a lot of wonderful inspiration to enjoy.
A lot has happened during 2016 in my life and unfortunately crafting has become more rare than daily for me. I miss it a lot, but due to a huge change in my real life, I have less time to create and craft. I hope things would soon change, and I would find myself with my Copics, Polychromos and stamps more often.
It was still wonderful to see what I had created during this past year. A lot of wonderful memories came to my mind while looking at the cards that I had made. Hopefully they give you as much inspiration as they gave me.
Here are my top twelve Altenew cards of the year 2016:
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| Stamps used: Magnolias for her. |
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| Stamps used: Painted Butterflies and Botanical Garden |
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| Stamps used: Birch land and Whimsical Flowers. |
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| Stamps used: Painted Flowers. |
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| Stamps used: Peony Bouguet. |
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| Stamps used: Birch Land and To the Moon. |
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| Stamps used: Lacy Scrolls. |
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| Stamps used: Spring Daisy. |
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| Stamps used: Mini Blossoms. |
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| Stamps used: Modern Deer. |
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| Stamps used: Oriental Orchid.
This last card is one of the cards on my Altenew Academy class that I held in June 2016. If you wish to see rest of the 5 cards and videos, please sign up for my class here.
PRIZES:
Altenew is giving away a $30 gift certificate to 6 lucky winners - selected from the comments across all of the blogs in the hop. You have until Wednesday, January 4th at 11:59 PM ET to enter, and the winners will be announced on the Altenew blog on Friday, January 6th.
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I will draw one winner on the comments left on my blog post and send of my Altenew card to the winner to keep or give forward. The winner will be announced soon after the giveaway closes.
GET HOPPING:
Next on the hop is wonderfully talented TaeEun Yoo.
Thanks for stopping by today and have a great time hopping along!
Hugs,
Marika
Wow! All your cards are amazeballs & what a treat to see them all together once again. LOVE, LOVE, love your work!!
ReplyDeleteI hope that 2017 finds you with more time for crafting. Your work is so beautiful, inspiring, and creative.
ReplyDeleteI am in awe of your work, Marika. One card is more beautiful than the other. Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing collection of cards, Marika! Each of them is truly an eye-candy! Wishing you a happy New Year and hope you could find more time for your crafting in 2017!!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning and so very inspirational...Thank you x
ReplyDeleteIt was fabulous seeing your work for the first time in 2016. Your artistic talent is amazing. I look forward to seeing your work in 2017~
ReplyDeleteSome of the most beautiful and elegant cards anywhere! You are so inspiring! Wishing you continued creative spirit in 2017 and beyond. Jane L. Hill
ReplyDeleteSo many beautiful cards! Love the missing you, the color of the falling flowers against the background is wonderful. Hope 2017 brings you more crafting time your work is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteMarika, your cards are just beautiful! Your coloring is amazing!
ReplyDeleteMarika, what a treat to see so many of your wonderful cards gathered together. I enjoyed seeing them just as much as I did the first time.
ReplyDeleteI miss you so very much, Marika! LOve your creative, and darling, heart ... hope to see MY name in the winners circle just to have another of your gorgeous cards in my room!! hope life is wonderful, and you do have time to come back to the craft table again soon! love and hugs...
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You've designed incredibly gorgeous cards this year; how wonderful to see some of your favorites reviewed. The 'second helpings' are as delightful as the first. I'm missed your creativity; hopefully 2017 will bring your more crafting opportunities. Receiving a card from you would be marvelous; your masterpiece would be warmly welcomed!
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Your cards are always exquisitely designed and executed. Thanks so much for the gorgeous inspiration.
ReplyDeleteJust Beautiful!
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ReplyDeleteYour cards are absolutely beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteIt was so inspiring to see your cards again. I enjoyed so many of them through out the year. I especially like the happy birthday with butterfly and the missing you. Always love all your white space.
ReplyDeleteyou are so talented - every one of your cards so beautifully colored - thanks for all the inspiration this past year!
ReplyDeleteWow, the mothersday card is exceptional!
ReplyDeleteEvery card you make is breathtaking! Your technique is distinctive and gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI love the dimensional elements
ReplyDeleteI love the dimensional elements
ReplyDeleteLove your work, it's stunning! a review of the year's posts is a great idea for a blog hop!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards. I like the soft look of most of them.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are amazing!!!! Love them all and Altenew:)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous - Simplicity and effectiveness
ReplyDeleteLove your use of white space. My favorite is the pink happy Birthday
ReplyDeleteLovely cards
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ReplyDeleteGreat cards!
ReplyDeleteI remember all of these because they are so pretty. Thanks for sharing them again. Love altenew.
ReplyDeleteSuch GORGEOUS cards! Love the CAS. My favorite by far....thank you so much for the inspiration!!
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What fabulous cards and I remember every one. You are so talented and hope that during the coming year you will again have more time to create as such talent should not go to waste. Whatever happens I hope that 2017 will be good for you and so wish you a Happy New Year. x
ReplyDeleteStunning designs. Hard to choose a favorite. That said, the Happy Holiday card with the deer tends to pull me in. It's just magical. Would love to win one of your cards. Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteOh Marika, your work is SO AMAZING! They are all so elegant and well done. Anything you do is a work of art!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
I am such a fan of your work! It is so gorgeous! Each time I see a card you make I can't get over how gorgeous they are!
ReplyDeleteI love the beautiful yet simple style of your cards! I like be how they look so stunning and not overwhelming!
ReplyDeleteStunning cards. Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteAs always Marika I love your cards!
ReplyDeleteYou are a constant source of inspiration!
I hope you will find time for crafts next year!
Happy new crafty year!!
Hugs,Erika
All very simple but beautiful cards.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are gorgeous! Your coloring of these beautiful images is just so delicate and ethereal. Hats off to you!
ReplyDeleteYour coloring is truly a feast for the eyes! So beautiful. Hope 2017 is good to you.
ReplyDeleteThere is absolutely no way to choose a favorite among your exquisite creations. I am blown away by your talent. Thanks for all the inspiration. When I grow up, I want to be just like you.
ReplyDeleteMarika your cards truly inspire me to try new techniques. O course my cards never are near as good as yours but fun to try new things and keep trying.
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ReplyDeleteI never know what to say in the face of such talent and gorgeously created cards, Marika. Some words seem so repetitive when I try to express how absolutely amazing I think your cards are. You make images float off the cardstock and seem 3D ... so real. I can't wait to be inspired by your 2017 creations.
ReplyDeleteI love your cards Marika, they are so clean and fresh.
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I am in total awe at the beauty of your creations! They leave me breathless and my heart is racing! Each one is exquisite and stunning in it's simplicity! "Relax, no one is listening" is my absolute favorite! I love everything about it!! True perfection in my opinion! TFS!
ReplyDeleteSo awesome. Love your work.
ReplyDeleteoh my, you have such an elegant style! love your cards!
ReplyDeleteWow...so many stunning cards! So in awe of your talent.
ReplyDeleteThey are jaw-dropping beauties!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards!
ReplyDeleteI love the elegance and the simplicity of your cards-stunning!
ReplyDeleteYou are very talented and I love your cards. They are beautiful and an inspiration to me.
ReplyDeleteThese cards are all so beautiful. I especially love the Magnolia card
ReplyDeleteLovely clean and simple designs! Each is so beautiful! TFS!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards, I love ur coloring.
ReplyDeleteAll of these cards are beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Hope you get more time in 2017 to create cards that you love!! Thanks for sharing on this fun blog hop.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun blog hop! I always get inspired by seeing all of the wonderful creations.
ReplyDeleteSo many beautifully inspiring cards for 2106! All your cards are so elegant.
ReplyDeleteYour coloring is always amazing Marika. Such pretty flowers and designs. It's always a pleasure to see your creations. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteAwesome inspiration! Love them all!
ReplyDeleteI probably say this every time you post something new, but I do miss your posts and hope that at some point you will be back will your Copics and Polychromos :) It was such a great year for you and you've made some stunning cards. My favourite is your purple 'Just a Note' card. So simple and perfect. I hope your life is going well with you and your family :) xx
ReplyDeleteIt is so lovely to see all these cards in one place, Marika! I've missed your talent this year and hope you are enjoying life - even if the crafting time is limited. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteI hope 2017 will be a good time for you to return to crafting, if possible. Miss seeing your gorgeous work and hope it won't be too long before we see your projects again. Love your style!
ReplyDeleteAll of your cards are so pretty and delicate. I hope you will find your way back to crafting in 2017. Thanks for the chance to win one of your beautiful cards.
ReplyDeleteWOW and OH My Goodness, Marika your cards are stunning, the depth and detail in your colouring is.....I have no words, my jaw literally hit the floor when I saw all these amazing cards. I truly look forward to seeing more of your amazing creations in 2017 and hope you get your wish of more time to craft and play! Have an amazing day. Cheers Donna Z :)
ReplyDeleteSimply Stunning cards! thanks so much for sharing your talent!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are amazing! I wish I'd had your coloring skills!
ReplyDeleteWhat pretty pretty cards!!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
love the "just a note" card, looks so realistic. It really looks like one you would buy in the store! I also like the birch and moon card. I just love trees for some reason!
ReplyDeleteI just love them all!Beautiful layouts and amazing coloring!Thank you for the inspiration and for a chance to win!
ReplyDeleteMarika, You're a beautiful, talented artist. Your coloring is amazing. I, too, hope you find your way back to your pens, inks, and stamps soon but understand that life sometimes has its own designs. Best wishes to you.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards.
ReplyDeleteYour colouring is amazing! You really rock the Altenew stamps.
ReplyDeleteWhat stunning cards! Your coloring is superb & the designs are so beautiful. I hope you do find more time for crafting in 2017 as it would be a shame not to use your incredible talents. You are truly an artist!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so elegant! Every one!
ReplyDeleteWow!! Stunning cards!! Love your design style!!
ReplyDeleteAll beautiful but the first and last are my favs!
ReplyDeleteYour designs and color choices are amazing.
ReplyDeleteYour flowers are amazing. Every time I google images for an Altenew floral stamp, my eyes are drawn straight to images you have coloured :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards. I like how you colored the flowers and the cute deer.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are stunningly beautiful. Wow!
ReplyDeleteIncredibly beautiful. You are so very talented!
ReplyDeletelovin' this walk down memory lane; thanx for the inspiration and blog candy opp!
ReplyDeleteI am just in awe of your florals, they are so stunning and delicately beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSuch gorgeous work! I love your attention to detail and your beautiful coloring!
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Wow! Your style is so elegant, and your coloring is just PERFECT! Thanks for showing us your lovely work.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty cards you shared with us...thank you!
ReplyDeleteI love seeing your work and have missed not having you around as much. You are always so creative in the way in which you use the stamps and the colouring is just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. I especially like the one with the moon and trees trunks that says, "relax, no one is listening." Really cute. All the cards are what I like, tastefully simple but elegant all at the same time.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are just stunning! Love looking at all of them!
ReplyDeleteAll of your cards are so beautiful. Love your coloring. Thanks for all of the wonderful inspiration
ReplyDeleteYou make gorgeous cards with great Altenew stamps! Really delicate and pretty!
ReplyDeleteYour work is beautiful. I hope you'll be able to get back to your crafting soon.
ReplyDeleteIt's crazy how gorgeous these cards are. They are so meticulous. I hope to be as patient as you are when I grow up! ;) You are one of my faves & I really miss seeing your work more often; however, I have most of your cards pinned/copied, so that they continually provide inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI've missed you a lot, Mariku! It's lovely to see your extraordinary art again all arrayed one after the other! I hope your life will settle into a routine that allows you some time to get back to creating your works of art!! Huge Hugs and Happy New Year, Darnell
ReplyDeleteA friend of mine is quite famous for her porcelain bisque figures and she, once, told me that when she can't create it is physically painful for her! I hope that your circumstances will once again allow you time to work your incredible magic on paper...satisfying your heart and ours, too. :) (I, too, have pinned everything I could of your work...there is so much to learn by studying it!) Thank you for all the blessings of your creativity!
ReplyDeleteWow can you create art with your coloring. Simply beautiful!
ReplyDeleteelegant and superb - you are a true genius in coloring!
ReplyDeleteI am totally over the moon excited for this blog hop I have totally been needing new ideas for my alter new stamps I bought 10 new packages a few months back and have been stumped on what type of new flower cards to make so this is absolutely amazing thank you so much for the beautiful inspiration!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous collection of cards :) Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteCheers and Happy New Year
Preety
What a playful and beautiful set of cards.
ReplyDeleteJust so elegant and timeless.
Cheers
Lisa
You cards are beautiful and your colouring is something for us all to aspire to. I have thoroughly enjoyed your work this year and looking forward to what you create next year. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards. I think my favorite is painted flowers!!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite card is your blue orchid. Simply lovely
ReplyDeleteMarika, thanks for sharing your beautiful cards - especially the Oriental Orchid, simply stunning
ReplyDeleteLooking at all your beautiful cards gives me ideas to start my new year card crafting! Thank you for sharing your talent.
ReplyDeleteYour cards give me such a peaceful feeling, Marika! I love all of your stunning designs and exquisite coloring. Your work always inspires me! ♡Dawn@Petals.Paper.SimpleThymes
ReplyDeleteLovely cards, thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteLove all your cards. Many of them are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteWhat elegant cards! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of revisiting the cards of the year! And with the hope, it gives me a chance to see so many that I missed!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely wonderful cards, Marika! You know I'm a huge fan of yours. :o) I'm so sorry that your time to craft is so limited presently. My time schedule too changed a bit over the last year but I'm happy that I quite regularly find the time to craft. I hope life allows you to get back to more regular crafting again soon. (And I too hope that your reason for not crafting regularly at the moment is a happy one!)
ReplyDeleteLove your cards. So beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour use of white space on your cards is stunning. It really make the colors pop. I just discovered Altenew stamps this year and I am in love with them. I like how the layering stamps look so real.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so beautiful! I love them all very much!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful cards. There is no way that I could pick a favorite!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so beautifully coloured and always remind me of delicate little art canvases if that makes sense.
ReplyDeleteI think all the cards are beautiful but the just a note and peach Penney are so unique. Thanks for your inspiration.
ReplyDeleteSo many lovely ideas. Beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteYour coloring is simply breathtaking. Always love your work!
ReplyDeleteMarika, I do miss your beauties and the cards you chose are spectacular.
ReplyDeleteStunning cards ! 💕
ReplyDeleteWow!!! Sooo many Gorgeous cards!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely walk down memory lane, Marika. I've missed your beautiful cards in my inbox. I hope that you will soon get back to doing what you do so well - making gorgeous floral cards.
ReplyDeleteI love the Happy
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the beautiful flowers!
They all are so very
pretty.
Carla from Utah
So many of your cards are minimalist and
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way of the idea behind the card.
Love all of them.
thanks for sharing
Happy New Year
Love the peony bouquet stamp that you used here. Love all your creations.
ReplyDeleteALL of the cards you designed are simply beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are really pretty! I especially like the Missing You one.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are stunning!!
ReplyDeleteWow what a lovely collection of unique cards. Thanks for sharing your talents with us:)
ReplyDeleteLove your CAS designs; your cards are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI think all of your cards are delicate to me, the design, color beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAll of your cards are beautiful but my favourite if the missing you card as I love the simplicity of the composition and the blue flowers on the stark white speaks to me.
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely to see you again Marika!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so beautiful and so stunning, the techniques with pencils and marker are exceptional and so inspiring, thank you for sharing
ReplyDeleteAll are absolutely lovely!
ReplyDeleteEach and everyone of these projects is one of my favorites. I miss seeing your new cards but hope the big change has been good for you. Selfishly I am wishing you more time for creating...I learn so much from you! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteAwesome job on all your cards they are all so adorable. Great job!
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Your cards are stunning & I can sit & stare at your finished product & say "how did she do that?" Really beautiful technique!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love these cards. The attention to detail and and stunning depth of color make these cards art.
ReplyDeleteSo very hard to choose a favorite! You,re coloring is so precise and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI've loved this stroll trough the path of your favorite cards for 2016. Your coloring is just amazing! The Relax card is my favorite - It gives me such a feeling of peace.
ReplyDeleteSammibug in Ohio
Thank you for sharing your favorite cards from 2016. They are stunning. I thought I liked the die-cut butterfly one the best but, I love the little deer too! Truly amazing cards.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are all so lovely. I think my fave has to be the birthday card using peony bouquet - just love the way you cut the border.
ReplyDeleteYour shading on images are always amazing to me! Beautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteI love all your cards, but especially the spring Daisy. I also just bought the deer stamp and I love the way you used it. Thank you for sharing your creativity.
ReplyDeleteStunning cards, can´t pick my favorite!
ReplyDeleteAmazing collection of cards. For the New Year I wish you would find more time to craft.
ReplyDeleteI really like your cards, my favorites are the ones done in blue and gray.
ReplyDelete✨ Beyond Beautiful! ✩ ♡🌟 Love the elegance of the Birthday card 😊 ( and the last card) Well actually all of your cards. I want to practice my layering and try to mimic your techniques.
ReplyDeleteYour cards and beautiful and elegant. Your coloring is amazing.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are always so inspiring! Your colouring is absolutely amazing & I always enjoy your videos. As always beautiful, elegant work!
ReplyDeleteYou make them all look like original works of art. You must really love what you do, I can see it.
ReplyDeleteMarika, all of your cards inspire me to be a better crafter. They always bring a smile to my face! Thank you for sharing them!
ReplyDeleteYou are such a talented artist Marika! Thanks so much for sharing with all of us! Can't pick a favorite here, I love everything that you do! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are just exquisite, like little works of art!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards love the layouts so simple and pretty. Gorgeous job.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I love that coloring style!
ReplyDeleteThe way you color your flowers is amazing! Your cards are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAll of your cards are so amazing. Just beautiful to look at. Love the peony bouquet card. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteTruely Amazing cards... Im so inspired by your creations... Looking forward for more inspiration from you/Jan
ReplyDeleteI am really blown away by the GORGEOUS color on your cards! How do you DO that?!!! Those pretty blue flowers look like I could reach out and touch them! I am truly amazed!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
Michele
Your cards are so very, very, very beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI adore the delicate designs of your cards. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, I love your CAS style and your coloring is amazing!
ReplyDeleteMarika, your cards are absolutely amazing! I love every one. The flowers look like they have been picked from the garden or a vase and delicately placed on each card. Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty cards! I love their simplicity!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards. Each is prettier than the last. Wonderful blog hop
ReplyDeleteWow!! These cards are simply stunning. I love your soft, coloured style. Thanks for the sharing your beautiful cards and happy new year!
ReplyDeleteOMG ALL of these cards are over the top. Honestly I could not even pick a favorite in this bunch. Holy Cow. GORGEOUS work....Thank you for sharing...
ReplyDeleteWow lady,these are great! I love the clean and elegant designs. My fave is definately the moon card, very striking. Also the gradation of grey on your 'missing you' card is 'da bomb!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I wish you a happy new year, full of inspiration and more crafting time. Thank you for sharing your talent.
ReplyDeleteso pretty, am loving this hop!
ReplyDeleteYour coloring is amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are always so beautiful and I have loved each and every one of them. You are so talented and I hope your 2017 brings you everything you need and want in life. Jenny x
ReplyDeleteLove how your flowers pop. Your backgrounds are so soft. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYou are one of my favorite artist when it comes to handmade cards. May 2017 be a great year for you and hoping you can have more time for crafting. Love, love your cards.
ReplyDeleteYour colouring is amazing! I'm sooo envious! Absolutely gorgeous cards! 🙂
ReplyDeleteSo many stunning cards. Thanks so much for sharing. They are amazing!
ReplyDeletelight and airy postcards! Terrific!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are elegant & gorgeous
ReplyDeleteLove your beautifully elegant CAS cards! I have just subscribed to your youtube channel to learn how you did them. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful cards !
ReplyDeleteHello Marika, I just love your unique style and every card you make is beautiful :-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards with gorgeous coloring! Love the card you made with the fawn from the Modern Deer set! Pretty textures and coloring!
ReplyDeleteEach one of these is a delight to behold! I especially like the orchids with a reflection in the water!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards, especially the birthday card with the flowers going down the card vertically. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely perfect and made with love. They are unique and elegant
ReplyDeleteWow! Your cards are so beautiful - the colouring is amazing! Really like the one with the moon.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so delicate and unique in simply romantic concept.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, these are so beautiful and the most different from anyone's I have seen so far. They are so delicate and romantic and beautiful. I've never seen anything like them before. Wow! I wish I could make cards like this. I bow to your greatness.
ReplyDeleteI also see you used yellow in some cards and it's my favorite color so thank you for that. I don't know what else to say but if I won one of your cards I would treasure it forever and when I win the $30 I am going to buy some of your flowers and see if I can do what you do. I'm sure I can't but I can try. Thank you again for being part of the hop and I am so very glad I got to see all of your beautiful cards.
Love all your cards, espacially your first one !
ReplyDeleteSuch Beautiful, clean and Creative Cards! Each one is a piece of awesomeness! Thank u so much for the inspiration! Would love to win a card handmade by you!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous elegant creations!!!
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