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Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Papertrey Ink January 2017 Blog Hop

Hello friends.  It's the 25th and Nichole picked out a BEAUTIFUL inspiration photo for this months Blog Hop:

Blog Hop Inspiration

Who would have ever thought that black would look so elegant on a cookie?!  I took my inspiration definitely from the colors, the flowers, and the heart shape, and came up with this:


I am still head over heels in love with the Noted: Scalloped A2 Vertical Die and used that for my card base and black layer.  I also used a part of the Cover Plate: Pretty Frame Die, and then added my stamped flowers from the Make It Market: Don't Forget to Write kit.  I also added the heart that I had laying on my desk from last weeks MIM challenge and stitched it up with some red embroidery floss and added it to the center of my card, along with the embossed sentiment from Heart Squared.  A few sequins and my Valentine's card for my mom is finished!  :0)

Can't wait to see how everyone else was inspired this month!  You can check it all out right HERE.

Thanks so much for stopping by, and a BIG thank you to all who comment...it really does make my day!



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38 comments:

  1. BirgitJanuary 25, 2017 at 3:15 AM

    This is gorgeous Marcia! I'm totally loving those scalloped frames as well. So fun to layer up! I love the stitched heart and how you framed it, and those sweet flower clusters... oh my! This is so pretty!!

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  2. DIANA L.January 25, 2017 at 7:22 AM

    Beautiful I love the design and the scalloped frame card base is a perfect canvas. Your stitching on the heart is precious.

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  3. BonnieJanuary 25, 2017 at 7:26 AM

    WOW!

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  4. Julia AstonJanuary 25, 2017 at 7:27 AM

    Wonderful use of dies on your lovely inspired design Marcia! love the touch of embroidery on the heart!

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  5. AnnheidelJanuary 25, 2017 at 7:55 AM

    I love your layers and that stitched heart! It's so pretty. I love your flower clusters too.

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  6. Jacquie SouthasJanuary 25, 2017 at 8:32 AM

    Fabulous layers, Marcia! Love the flower images you used.

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  7. ColleenJanuary 25, 2017 at 8:45 AM

    Oh stunning, Marcia...love those gorgeous flower bouquets in each corner...and I think I need that vertical noted die...I have the other one and love it, but I do make a lot of top folding cards...so don't you think it should come to live at my house? *wink Have a great day friend.

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  8. LindaJanuary 25, 2017 at 8:47 AM

    Gorgeous Marcia. Love all the pretty elements.

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  9. laineyJanuary 25, 2017 at 8:51 AM

    Beautiful card Marcia. The stitched heart and DFTW clusters look wonderful!

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  10. Susan WatanabeJanuary 25, 2017 at 9:09 AM

    Very pretty...your stitched heart adds just the right touch!

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  11. Kathryn AJanuary 25, 2017 at 9:22 AM

    Love the stitched heart surrounded by those gorgeous frames!

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  12. Nancy Penir January 25, 2017 at 9:24 AM

    Oh Miss Marcia, you managed to capture the folksy beauty of the decorated cookies perfectly! Love your handworked heart and the sweet corner bouquets! Beautiful!!!

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  13. samantha's cardsJanuary 25, 2017 at 9:39 AM

    This is lovely.

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  14. The Paper ToileJanuary 25, 2017 at 10:25 AM

    Oh, gorgeous! Your heart just pops!

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  15. Melanie Ann MacKenzieJanuary 25, 2017 at 10:51 AM

    Marcia this is just stunning. What a wonderful job you have done.

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  16. BarbaraJanuary 25, 2017 at 11:16 AM

    Very nice take on this challenge. Love the etra stitching on the heart. So ordinal.

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  17. Joyously NoelleJanuary 25, 2017 at 12:24 PM

    Beautiful layers! And very sweet floral clusters!

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  18. Monika ReeckJanuary 25, 2017 at 12:42 PM

    Oh love that stitched heart and lovely layers on your card
    wonderfully made
    see you on my Blog hop card...this is my first time to joining yay I am so excited :)
    hugs
    Monika

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  19. Kathy KrugJanuary 25, 2017 at 12:42 PM

    Wonderful design. Fun floral sprays.

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  20. Rema DeLeeuwJanuary 25, 2017 at 1:24 PM

    Super stunning card Marcia and I love the stitched heart that you added in the center!

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  21. dbjhudsonJanuary 25, 2017 at 1:28 PM

    I love what you did with the Don't Forget to Write stamps.
    Great card

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  22. Kay MillerJanuary 25, 2017 at 2:29 PM

    Oh my goodness Marcia! This is SO pretty! All of the details are amazing! I love the stitched heart in the center and the gorgeous floral corners are perfection!!

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  23. SadieJanuary 25, 2017 at 3:12 PM

    What a pretty card! I love it! Looks just like a needlework piece of art. Lucky recipient to receive this one!

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  24. Helen F.January 25, 2017 at 3:12 PM

    Oh how I love the yummy layers of crafty goodness on your beautiful card, Marcia! The scalloped base is so elegant, the stitched heart and corner of posies is the perfect touch :-)

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  25. JoyceJanuary 25, 2017 at 3:26 PM

    So gorgeous, Marcia. Love the extra touch of stitching on the heart.

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  26. SkraterJanuary 25, 2017 at 3:35 PM

    beautiful, beautiful! What amazing details!

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  27. RosemaryJanuary 25, 2017 at 4:12 PM

    gorgeous take on the inspiration photo... you captured all the details on the cookies perfectly!!

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  28. KarenJanuary 25, 2017 at 5:32 PM

    This is so beautiful! I've yet to try to stamp the flowers from the Don't Forget to Write kit. You've inspired me to get at it!

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  29. Kathy McJanuary 25, 2017 at 6:08 PM

    I, too, love the Noted: A2 Vertical dies, and you used them beautifully here. Your stitched heart really adds an extra personal touch, Marcia, and I'm sure you Mom will love it. It's gorgeous!

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  30. UnknownJanuary 25, 2017 at 6:50 PM

    Oh this is delicious! Love the design and layout and your beautiful heart!

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  31. BobbyJanuary 25, 2017 at 7:08 PM

    Oh my this is so beautiful, Marcia. I love the frame that adds a little frosting to the middle of the 'cookie' and the heart with the stitching? A wonderful touch.

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  32. Leigh PennerJanuary 25, 2017 at 7:26 PM

    Very pretty!

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  33. A Cup of Cold WaterJanuary 25, 2017 at 7:30 PM

    Such a pretty card Marcia. I have Noted Verticle but still haven't used it. Your card makes me want to get it out ASAP!

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  34. GretaJanuary 25, 2017 at 8:10 PM

    I'm in love with your stitched heart, Marcia--totally gorgeous card! I'm determined to use my kit again soon--just love those flowers!

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  35. LeanneJanuary 26, 2017 at 4:25 AM

    Beautifully done.

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  36. paperkicksJanuary 26, 2017 at 4:37 AM

    Love all of the elements you choose...they all work so well together and the stitched heart adds just the right touch!

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  37. Diana KJanuary 26, 2017 at 7:07 AM

    Gorgeous Valentine card, Marcia (or anytime card for when you want to tell someone you love them)! I love these colours together and your design, with all the awesome elements, is a knockout. I too am a goner for those scalloped noted dies. :)

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  38. bj martinJanuary 26, 2017 at 8:06 AM

    I love the way you combined all the elements. The stitched heart adds the perfect touch!

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Thanks so much for stopping by...your comments really do make my day!