Tuesday 1 April 2014

Birthday Blog Hop!

Hello!

Can you believe that A Blog Named Hero is 2 years old?!

 
We are celebrating 2 years of Hero Arts inspired fun all thanks to Linda and Mary Dawn and a great line up of friends have come to join the party :)  Many of them are my stamping heroes including Lisa Spangler whose blog you should have come from....but if you have just arrived, why not go back to A Blog Named Hero and start from the beginning?

Don't forget to leave comments on all of the posts along today's hop to increase your chances of winning a prize package from either of our fab sponsors - Hero Arts or Simon Says Stamp.  Thanks to both for making ABNH's 2nd birthday even more special and for all of their support over the past 2 years :)

I won't make this a long post as you still have more great blogs to visit.  As it is a 2nd birthday I have made two cards to share:



Both cards feature the large birthday sentiment from HA's Fancy Basics.  The butterfly on the first card is white embossed with the Fabulous Flourish. The first card is inked with picked raspberry and spiced marmalade distress inks and the second with peacock feathers and mowed lawn distress stains.  I had great fun splattering on the second card!!

I won't keep you any longer as you will want to be hopping along to see what the amazing Kelly Rasmussen has created.  A full list of blog stops is below in case you lose your way.....
 
ABNH Linda Trace Jennifer McGuire Cristina Martinez Debby Hughes Christine Drogt Britta Swiderski Stephanie Klauk Leslie Hanna Shari Carroll Lisa Stein Maya Isaksson Virginia Lu Kathy Racoosin Michelle Lupton Vicky Papaioannou Lisa Spangler Sarah Gray Kelly Rasmussen Sindhura Prajay Lucy Abrams Mary Dawn Quirindongo Teri Anderson Teresa Pham Tanja Kewel-Neef Laura Bassen Cheiron Brandon Kelly Latevola

Enjoy :) 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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170 comments:

  1. Barb1 April 2014 at 22:17

    LOVE both of these beautiful, inky cards, Sarah! Wonderful techniques and fabulous colors on each one!

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  2. Tami B.1 April 2014 at 23:04

    Both of these are wonderful, but there is something extra special about the second one- super love it.

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  3. Unknown1 April 2014 at 23:24

    Beautiful cards and two different styles, I love them both x

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  4. Fran1 April 2014 at 23:32

    Pretty cards. Love the butterfly.

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  5. Yolanda Garrido1 April 2014 at 23:39

    I love the two cards and the structures you used!

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  6. Anonymous2 April 2014 at 00:05

    Such pretty artistic cards!

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  7. Kristie Goulet2 April 2014 at 00:13

    LOVE both of these! The first one is stunning in those colors!!!

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  8. Cheryl W.2 April 2014 at 00:41

    Love that big birthday sentiment. The colors on your cards are wonderful!

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  9. Scrapthat2 April 2014 at 00:42

    Lovely and colorful! TFS

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  10. Diane2 April 2014 at 00:42

    Really lovely card designs.

    Hugs diane

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  11. Cat Craig2 April 2014 at 00:54

    fantastic inking on both cards lovely color choices. Sweet HA stamps.

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  12. Diana Fernandez2 April 2014 at 01:00

    Wow what beautiful cards! I love the colors!

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  13. Anonymous2 April 2014 at 01:02

    Great color combos on both cards. Thank you for sharing & for being a part of the birthday blog hop.

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  14. Debbie Pereira2 April 2014 at 01:02

    stunning cards! i love the die cuts!

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  15. Unknown2 April 2014 at 01:04

    Love the colors !!

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  16. joy2 April 2014 at 01:17

    Gorgeous colors! And, gorgeous cards, too!

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  17. Kailash2 April 2014 at 01:18

    Such gorgeous cards Sarah, love the bright colors!!!

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  18. Bev2 April 2014 at 01:20

    The colors on your cards are beautiful and the sentiment is perfect for them.

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  19. Kelly Massman2 April 2014 at 01:32

    so FABulous--especially love the green and blue!! TFS

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  20. Susanne Vargas2 April 2014 at 01:33

    Gorgeous colors and watercoloring on both cards!

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  21. Sheila_G2 April 2014 at 01:43

    Love your cards!

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  22. Rita2 April 2014 at 01:44

    Love the bright colors on both of these eye-catching cards. :)

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  23. Barb2 April 2014 at 01:45

    I love the pretty style of the two cards. Great job!

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  24. Barbara2 April 2014 at 02:15

    Both cards are gorgeous and I love how you created the butterfly on the first one.

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  25. Sunshine HoneyBee2 April 2014 at 02:17

    Like the artsy look of the colors & the wonderful look of the Spellbinder Wonky dies used with the Butterflies & Dragonflies.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"

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  26. Kristie Maynard2 April 2014 at 02:21

    Beautiful cards, love the colors! TFS!

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  27. Indy's Designs2 April 2014 at 02:27

    These are so bold and spectacular!

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  28. Julia2 April 2014 at 02:47

    love the colors.

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  29. katie2 April 2014 at 03:01

    These cards are GORGEOUS! !!

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  30. paperandflair2 April 2014 at 03:04

    Love the color combinations on both these cards!

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  31. Deborah2 April 2014 at 03:05

    Your cards are fab love the colors and the first card with the butterfly is awesome!

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  32. pcm2 April 2014 at 03:11

    LOVE your cards!

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  33. Linda T2 April 2014 at 03:26

    Lovely cards. I love the backgrounds and those sweet dragonflies. Also love your colors you used.

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  34. bkazoo2 April 2014 at 03:42

    i like each one better than the other!

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  35. Barb Ghig2 April 2014 at 04:00

    Oh, Sarah...your cards are absolutely GORGEOUS! I love how you used the same sentiment and changed up the colors and images for each one...I love them both! Thanks for the link for the PB dies...I 'need' a dragonfly, and these are so lovely!

    I'm so glad you could be part of the hop!!! It was fun to see what you've created!

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  36. Sue D2 April 2014 at 04:10

    Love the colors on your cards!
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  37. Unknown2 April 2014 at 04:11

    Clean and classy. Love them.

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  38. Janine2 April 2014 at 04:34

    beautiful cards and i love your colors.

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  39. Jannette2 April 2014 at 04:49

    Love them cards! I'm loving the colors.

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  40. Jennifer Gayle2 April 2014 at 05:08

    Beautiful, bold cards!

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  41. Unknown2 April 2014 at 05:24

    These cards are both wonderful! The colors are great.

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  42. Kerian2 April 2014 at 05:48

    Loven both cards...great job...

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  43. Anonymous2 April 2014 at 06:01

    Your colors are so beautiful!!!

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  44. Phi2 April 2014 at 06:20

    I love the colours on both these cards. Beautiful designs.

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  45. Carol Ric2 April 2014 at 06:24

    Both cards are beautiful. TFS!

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  46. Deborah Montgomery2 April 2014 at 06:39

    Both these cards are amazing and I have always loved that Happy Birthday sentiment...such gorgeous script! Thanks for sharing!

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  47. My Paper Epiphany2 April 2014 at 06:46

    Beautiful watercolour cards!

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  48. Margaret R2 April 2014 at 07:37

    Love both cards - great colour.

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  49. Aileen2 April 2014 at 08:16

    Perfect, layout, colour design. I love these two cards

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  50. anja curvers2 April 2014 at 10:03

    Both cards are amazing love the colors and the design. Congrats on ABNH turning two and thanks for sharing.

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  51. Avigail Raphael2 April 2014 at 10:31

    I love the colors of both cards. The dragonflies are very cute. Thanks for sharing and the inspiration.

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  52. Suha Hazboun2 April 2014 at 10:38

    I like the dies a lot!

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  53. maureenb2 April 2014 at 10:43

    two of my fav color combos- and the dies are a perfect match!

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  54. Pam2 April 2014 at 11:07

    Fabulous cards I love the colors!

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  55. Toni C2 April 2014 at 11:11

    Beautiful and bright!

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  56. Toni C2 April 2014 at 11:11

    Beautiful and bright!

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  57. Nicole2 April 2014 at 11:24

    I was always wondering what to do with wonky rectangles - now I know that you can create super cool cards with them :-) thanks for this idea!
    greets Nicole

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  58. Pam T.2 April 2014 at 11:43

    Beautiful cards. I love the embossing on the butterfly

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  59. Joan Smith2 April 2014 at 12:33

    Your cards are simply gorgeous. You did an incredible job with your inking and stamping techniques I love the looks so much and the colors your chose along with the stamping and embossing it is all simply breathtaking.
    You are an extremely talented gal.

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  60. Thordis2 April 2014 at 12:47

    Love your cards! They are so bright and fun :)

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  61. loulou2 April 2014 at 12:50

    Beautiful cards. I love both of your distress ink combos - gorgeous.

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  62. mikeslittlesis2 April 2014 at 13:36

    Love the bright colors!

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  63. mrlcidra542 April 2014 at 14:08

    I Love the colors you used on thses cards. They remind me of fun and happy cards. Light and airy and refreshing.

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  64. Lorie Brunner2 April 2014 at 14:16

    Love seeing all the neat ideas!!!

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  65. Jan G2 April 2014 at 14:25

    Great card! Love the vibrant colors!

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  66. Diana2 April 2014 at 14:35

    Gorgeous. Love that butterfly.

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  67. Anonymous2 April 2014 at 14:43

    Nice Card!! :)

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  68. Alyce2 April 2014 at 14:45

    Love the colors you used!

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  69. Sabrina2 April 2014 at 15:11

    Both cards are very pretty!!

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  70. Judy2 April 2014 at 15:14

    Oh my what beautiful cards! Can't pick a favorite! Love the butterfly.

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  71. Unknown2 April 2014 at 15:30

    love how you framed out the sentiments with so gorgeous colors!

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  72. no blog post2 April 2014 at 15:33

    Those cards are fantastic! So simple, but really make a statement. I will definitely try to use those techniques and make some cards for my stash! Love your ideas!

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  73. Unknown2 April 2014 at 15:36

    Love the bright and cheerful colors:)

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  74. The ShyS2 April 2014 at 15:38

    Love the color combos!

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  75. ArtGekko2 April 2014 at 15:40

    Both cards are so beautiful. I love blue and green together - so calm and peaceful. :)

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  76. Terri (blindstamper)2 April 2014 at 16:01

    Love how bright and cheerful the cards are!

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  77. rubbergranny2 April 2014 at 16:02

    Happy colors and fun layout. You have a creative take on design. Thank you.

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  78. Suzette2 April 2014 at 16:13

    I am feeling Spring with these cards! Love, love the colors and critters!!

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  79. Monica Maier2 April 2014 at 16:27

    Love the color combos for both! Thanks for sharing and the chance to win!

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  80. Cindy C.2 April 2014 at 16:27

    Both so pretty!! Love the water colour effect!

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  81. Francesca2 April 2014 at 17:08

    thank you for inspiring me! first time in your bling and I like it a lot!

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  82. slkeena2 April 2014 at 17:11

    love these cards. nice springy colors!

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  83. Diane2 April 2014 at 17:27

    Your cards are fun and colorful.

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  84. Gail Mc Nerney2 April 2014 at 17:28

    Very colorful cards...both are fun cards and easy to make...thanks!

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  85. LauraJane:)2 April 2014 at 17:48

    watercolor perfection! Love the wonky rectangle!

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  86. Sam F2 April 2014 at 17:48

    Fun colorful cards and I love the white embossed happy birthday on them!

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  87. Jenny Colacicco2 April 2014 at 17:57

    Fab way to focus on sentiments. And so many option for repeating. Love them.

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  88. Anna-Karin S2 April 2014 at 17:57

    Love the colors in your cards!!!

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  89. Unknown2 April 2014 at 18:02

    happy anniversary--
    would love, love, love to win the prize package–
    thanks for the give away–

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  90. Shaughn Woodruff2 April 2014 at 18:18

    Both your cards are Fabulous! The colors! My favorites! Thanks for sharing!

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  91. SD pooja2 April 2014 at 18:26

    Lovely cards ! I loved the colors ..cheerful !

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  92. Casey-Diane2 April 2014 at 18:31

    So pretty! Love the colors. Thanks for being part of the HOP.

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  93. Unknown2 April 2014 at 18:48

    Wow! love the bright colors and the clean look of the cards, just stunning

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  94. NanW2 April 2014 at 19:17

    Beautiful cards.

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  95. Weenie Thomas2 April 2014 at 19:19

    Love how the sentiments are perfectly framed by the watercolouring!

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  96. Unknown2 April 2014 at 20:01

    LOVE the colors!

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  97. Gaby2 April 2014 at 20:02

    Great watercolor cards!

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  98. Trisha Jensen2 April 2014 at 20:18

    Both cards are great, but I really like the embossing and colors on the butterfly!

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  99. Rufred2 April 2014 at 20:35

    As stated many times already...I love the color choice.

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  100. Dana Joy2 April 2014 at 20:48

    Oh I am in love with your cards. Soooo pretty!

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  101. creativecliffe2 April 2014 at 21:01

    These are some of the most beautiful cards I've seen! Thank you for sharing them - wow!

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  102. karen2 April 2014 at 21:24

    Hi Sarah! Love the watercolor effect with the distress inks and stains! Such pretty colors : )

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  103. Lezlye2 April 2014 at 21:33

    Love these on trend cards! Hero Arts always a fav!

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  104. choman9912@aol.com2 April 2014 at 22:20

    I think I'm in love with the butterfly die. Love the colors you used. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  105. Unknown2 April 2014 at 22:28

    Lovely colourful cards

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  106. Marisol Benitez2 April 2014 at 22:33

    I just ordered that stamp set...thanks for the inspiration.

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  107. Nadine2 April 2014 at 23:27

    Fabulous cards!

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  108. Mary-Anne V2 April 2014 at 23:34

    Such a pretty set of colours and love the use of distressed inks.

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  109. Janet2 April 2014 at 23:53

    Fabulous card! Lovin' it!
    ~God bless~

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  110. Denisse3 April 2014 at 00:08

    Both of those color combos are super cute!

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  111. Phyllis Beaver3 April 2014 at 00:26

    Love your cards and the color combinations you chose—some of my favorites! Beautiful!

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  112. Miriam Prantner3 April 2014 at 00:35

    Great cards! I especially love the shape of the wonky rectangles on the first one.

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  113. Margarita Navarro-Rivera3 April 2014 at 00:35

    Love butterfies and dragonflies! Love the color combination on this cards!

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  114. Unknown3 April 2014 at 00:36

    These are lovely cards. I love using butterflies and dragonflies.

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  115. Unknown3 April 2014 at 00:39

    I love your combination of colors!

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  116. Unknown3 April 2014 at 00:56

    Beautiful cards. Love the colors

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  117. Unknown3 April 2014 at 01:44

    Such pretty cards. Love the colors and the sentiment stamp.

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  118. Chark3 April 2014 at 01:53

    love the die cuts with the colors!

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  119. bjmartin3 April 2014 at 01:56

    Oh I love that butterfly!

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  120. The Hare Hutch3 April 2014 at 01:59

    Ooohhhhh, so pretty.
    Love all your bright colors.

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  121. NPurdum563 April 2014 at 02:11

    Such pretty colors. Cute cards!

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  122. slbt173 April 2014 at 02:17

    great color combinations - lovely cards.
    Sandra ltb

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  123. Sherri3 April 2014 at 03:08

    Beautiful cards, great colors!

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  124. Victoria H.3 April 2014 at 03:23

    Oh these are beautiful cards, love the color combinations and splatters!

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  125. Kari V.3 April 2014 at 03:30

    These cards are bright and happy! Love them!

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  126. Bev Chapman3 April 2014 at 04:32

    That flourish stamp is wonderful...Happy Birthday love the inky card.

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  127. deegee3 April 2014 at 04:54

    I absolutely love both of these, they have inspired me.

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  128. Pat3 April 2014 at 06:10

    LOVED your cards! The colors were great, too!

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  129. Unknown3 April 2014 at 07:25

    Love the fun colors on both cards - thanks!

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  130. cal80073 April 2014 at 08:12

    Your butterfly is awesome! I'll have to take out my flourish stamps and do the same thing. Very vibrant colors. Love!

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  131. Karen Dunbrook3 April 2014 at 13:00

    how delightful...love em both...

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  132. DoofyJEss23 April 2014 at 16:39

    Gorgeous cards. Love the backgrounds with the water/color spritz!

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  133. Diane3 April 2014 at 17:15

    Your cards are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.

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  134. Darcy3 April 2014 at 17:35

    Love the colors and the whole style here. Gorgeous!
    Thanks for sharing.

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  135. Mags3 April 2014 at 17:45

    Beautiful. Love the colours. TFS!

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  136. cissi3 April 2014 at 18:00

    I love that you used my favourite distress colours, really nice cards.

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  137. bbunch3 April 2014 at 19:32

    Both are beautiful cards--I loved the embossing on the butterfly--great technique!

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  138. Michelle Quinno3 April 2014 at 20:17

    Fabulous cards!

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  139. rollergirl3 April 2014 at 21:05

    Great cards, love the colours on the 2nd one. Thank you

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  140. Julie Z4 April 2014 at 03:29

    Love - Love - Love these!! Fabulous combination of color, techniques, and layout!! Absolutely fantastic!

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  141. Tracy4 April 2014 at 04:08

    Awesome cards!!

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  142. Anonymous4 April 2014 at 04:10

    I love both cards so much, that I've sub'd to your blog. LOL

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  143. brenda4 April 2014 at 22:21

    Your cards are so bright and pretty - love them!!

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  144. Katie4 April 2014 at 22:26

    Awesome cards! Love the color! And that basics set is awesome too. Thanks for sharing.

    Katie B.

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  145. Amy C.4 April 2014 at 23:39

    I love your bright and fun cards!

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  146. Wyvern5 April 2014 at 02:27

    Splatters! Awesome! Thanks for the great cards!

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  147. Katia5 April 2014 at 14:04

    wow, I love both cards, your background are awesome!

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  148. Muneca5 April 2014 at 14:12

    Love your color combos!

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  149. jeanneragan5 April 2014 at 15:08

    Both cards are lovely. Love the colors! Happy B-day Hero!

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  150. Terri Trotter Earley6 April 2014 at 01:12

    Love the colors used.

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  151. Lagene6 April 2014 at 01:29

    Wonderful cards! Love the watercolor effect!

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  152. Kris in Alaska6 April 2014 at 05:50

    Such lovely cards! Love your colors and sentiments... and oh, just everything!

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  153. Cindi6 April 2014 at 13:52

    I love these cards. Color is fantastic!

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  154. TenSGal6 April 2014 at 14:47

    These are just gorgeous. Definitely favorites for me along this fabulous Blog Hop!

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  155. CathyL6 April 2014 at 18:56

    Great cards, Sarah!

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  156. Monika Reeck6 April 2014 at 19:43

    I really love your butterfly and the color are adorable...Great cards both...lovely new technique...

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  157. mtscrapgal6 April 2014 at 20:33

    Very colorful, fun cards. Thanks

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  158. di7 April 2014 at 01:24

    Really enjoyed your cards, thanks for sharing.

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  159. jeannine7 April 2014 at 04:29

    Fabulous card designs! Love the colors!

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  160. Unknown7 April 2014 at 09:12

    I am in awe ! These are fabulous cards & I promise that after I finish the blog hop I'll come back & take a much longer look through your older posts. I have been blown away by your designs today. Thank you

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  161. Judy Tuck7 April 2014 at 14:00

    Wonderful inking on both of your cards. Love the butterly match.

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  162. Anonymous7 April 2014 at 15:21

    Love these cards and beautiful they are!

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  163. Unknown8 April 2014 at 16:49

    Great cards! Love the color combos :)

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  164. Lisa8 April 2014 at 20:02

    Really pretty colorful cards!

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  165. Anita in France8 April 2014 at 21:13

    Wow ... such stunning colours, Sarah .... these are absolutely delicious! Anita :)

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  166. Memories by Manda10 April 2014 at 03:59

    two cards for a second birthday! great cards.

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  167. Unknown10 April 2014 at 07:56

    two simple eye catchy cards for birthday celebration, great ones, Sarah !!

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  168. Linda10 April 2014 at 11:48

    such perfect vibrant colors, love the splatters! TFS!

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  169. Unknown10 April 2014 at 16:54

    Very bright and festive!)

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  170. Anonymous10 April 2014 at 19:53

    Colors are fabulous! You inspire me to use those combinations. And I enjoy your designs. Thanks.

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