ColourQ and a few more

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This is my ColourQ submission for this week. Colors are Always Artichoke, Pear Pizazz, Daffodil Delight, Tangerine Tango, and Whisper White. I used one of my favorite soon-to-be-retired stamp sets, Inspired by Nature and the hostess set Perfect Words. I just love the bold look that these sets give!

A card I made for a friend/s birthday.  Another retiring set, The Nicest Things, and Flirtatious Specialty designer paper.  

A Mother's Day card for my MIL.  Kind of a nice Victorian feel without feeling TOO vintage, don't you think?  I used retiring sets  Baroque Motifs and Vintage Vogue with Beau Chateau designer paper and an Antique brad.

I'm getting my 1st order from the NEW catalog on Monday, so look here for some fun new product postings!

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Anita Scroggins said…
love your card, and all the layers!! Great use of the colors. love your card, thanks for playing along at ColourQ this week
May 13, 2012 at 6:16 PM
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