Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Whimsy March rubber release blog hop

Hello and welcome to the Whimsy Stamps March new rubber release BLOG HOP!

We have loads of gorgeous new Whimsy Stamps to show you today - along with couple of cute new dies (4 stamps by Crissy Armstrong, 2 stamps by Meljen's Designs, 4 stamps by Kenny K, 3 new sets by Raindrop Echo Designs, 2 new dies)! These are available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favourites.

We also have our wonderful special guests joining us for this hop - Beate, Deb, Jacque and Elaine Hughes!

If you would like to participate in the hop and you didn't arrive here from Deb's blog, please CLICK HERE to return to the beginning of the hop at Crystal's blog.

The hop begins today and and ends on Wednesday, March 23rd at 12 noon (EST). There are loads of prizes to be won all through the hop! 

I am using a new Kenny K rubber stamp called Club Kid for my card. 
The colouring is done with me trusty Copics - I have been experimenting with colouring more defined facial features and Kenny K images are perfect for that. Of course I lost the list of colours I used, I know the skin tones are E13/11/01/00/000 though. And pants are done with cool greys to lift the image off the warm brown/grey background.
The layout itself is almost embarrassingly simple - I loved the paper so much that I was reluctant to cover it up. Some scissor-distressing, a sentiment cut out from the designer paper, random scattering of brads.
I ran couple of tape gun lines and ruffled some silky ribbon on it, then stood the image on another ribbon on top of it so it wouldn't be "hovering". Oh, and that lush paper is from MME.
So now it's time for you to continue the hop by hopping on over to Denise's blog - expect to be blown away!!

Thank you so much for hopping with us today and I hope you enjoy the new releases!
Hugs 
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107 comments:

  1. Rhonda MillerMarch 16, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Oh, I just love your card. TFs.

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  2. VanjaMarch 16, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Stunnig card, Annika! Your colouring is out of this world, wonderful details!
    hugs
    Vanja

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  3. AnonymousMarch 16, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Annika...what can I say but totally GORGEOUS!! I love your creative layout here with the image and your banner along the top look fabulous!! Great project for the hop hun!! WOW!

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  4. SaskiaMarch 16, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Great card, very 'cool'!! :)

    Hop hop hop... to the next blog!

    Sweet greetings, Saskia

    **the badge is on my blog**

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  5. Silvie ZMarch 16, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    OMG Annika! This is stunning! I so love your card! Your coloring is amazing and the whole design is awesome! Love, love, love it!!!
    Hugs,
    Silvie
    xx

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  6. kbrandy4March 16, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Stunning card and striking colours Annika. Hugs Hazel xx

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  7. AutumnMarch 16, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    This is fantastic!! your coloring is AMAZING, she looks so real!!
    xxAutumn

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  8. AngelMarch 16, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    VERY cool card. Love all of the brads.

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  9. UnknownMarch 16, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    What a cool card! Love it!
    Hugs
    Kim
    x

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  10. StempelkoboldMarch 16, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    wOW - I usually don´t like this modern images, but you have it used and colored in a way it looks very good! Thank you for sharing this wonderful card! Many greetings from Austria, Dominique

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  11. AnnekeMarch 16, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    What a beautiful card Annika :)
    Hugs Anneke

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  12. AnonymousMarch 16, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Amazing card! I love it! The coloring is just gorgeous and i love the text on the card. i love the hole thing!!!

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  13. Chris Olsen, GlowbugMarch 16, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    This is gorgeous Annika!! Your coloring ROCKS!! What an awesome design with your vintage looking papers and the brads. You are so creative and talented girl!!
    hugs,
    Chris

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  14. Sherry KushibabMarch 16, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    The coloring is outstanding, a really great job, did I mention how nice the coloring is! That said I love how you used this sentiment with her also. Great card.

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  15. WilmaMarch 16, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Realy ADORABLE! Your cards are always stunning! I love the combination of colors you've used!

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  16. MarilynMarch 16, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Fabulous! You can colour like nobody's business... some of the best colouring out there!

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  17. DianneMarch 16, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    This card is CHARMING AND ADORABLE !! It is absolutely fabulous.

    Hugs,
    Dianne

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  18. SYLVIA-ANNEMarch 16, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Totally amazing colouring Annika, as always, and a fabulous creation.
    Love and hugs, Sylvia xxx

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  19. Nazeema Calypso ThompsonMarch 16, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Annika-
    Ok, first off you need to think about doing a coloring tutorial because you ROCK!!! Secondly, is card NOT simple, this is absolutely stunning!!! I love everything about it.

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  20. UnknownMarch 16, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Love your card, it's so cool! Absolutely Rocks!!!
    Hugs
    Kim
    x

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  21. Crafting QueenMarch 16, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Stunning card!!!!

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  22. LaetitiaMarch 16, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Wow!!! I am speechless!!! You card is trully stunning. I love every bits of it. The colouring is amazing, the colours and the papers are gorgeous, and evry piece of embellishment fits so naturally and well in your card.
    This is some great inspiration that you share here,
    thank you for that.
    Have a lovely day,
    Laetitia xx

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  23. MimiMarch 16, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Fabulous!! The layout and embellies are so perfect! TFS! ;)

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  24. LoriMarch 16, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    Annika the definition on the face of this image just blows me away, you are amazingly talented girl, nice to see you creating!

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  25. CraftinGrannyMarch 16, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Fab card, dp, image and embellies. Your coloring is just awesome. Love everything about it. "Hugs" Carol

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  26. TammyMarch 16, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    Geez...this is an awesome card. Great image and colored beautifully.
    smiles..Tammy

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  27. CecMarch 16, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    It is so nice to see you back online and creating such incredible work. Your colouring is fabulous and the experimentation on the face paid off because it has such depth. Love your embellishments too.
    Hugs!
    Cec

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  28. Marie-AnneMarch 16, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    What a fantastic card.

    Marie-Anne

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  29. UnknownMarch 16, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Hi Annika, gorgeous is your card!! Lovely colours and again very original.
    Hugs Ageeth x

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  30. DonnaMarch 16, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Wow Annika, this is such a stunning card and you have bought this image to life with your colouring :) Donna x

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  31. MinaMarch 16, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    superb colouring as always Annika...I love the defined features it works perfectly
    Mina xxx

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  32. HelenMarch 16, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Gorgeous card and your colouring is stunning. Regards.

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  33. CrystalMarch 16, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Annika girl this is soooo much fun and sooo gorgeous girl, LOVE these colors and your coloring looks amazing on this image!!!! FABULOUS!!!!! Big HUGS my friend!!! xoxoxoxo

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  34. DebMarch 16, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    wow, beautiful card, your colouring is outstanding! happy crafting Debx

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  35. Archies MumMarch 16, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Wow your card is amazing, and your colouring is awesome. Love how you've coloured her hair

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  36. LindaSMarch 16, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    All over the top coloring. I love your creation and the embossed banners are so creative and a very cool touc. Love it.

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  37. GeriMarch 16, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Wow, Annika,
    I was blown away by your creation. I love red and really fell in love with all the red glitter and gems!
    Hugs,
    Geri

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  38. AnkiMarch 16, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Stunning colouring! Love it! Kramis - Anki

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  39. Julie MMarch 16, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    Wow - colouring with attitude!!! That is fab, Annika - I love the definition on the face and clothing. And gorgeous papers too.

    Julie x

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  40. BeateMarch 16, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    Annika, your coloring ROCKS! This card looks incredible!
    Hugs and smiles

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  41. Rosa ForinoMarch 16, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    davvero piena di dettagli la tua card, adoro il tuo stile ciao rosa.kreattiva

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  42. SoniaMarch 16, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Hi Annika
    Fabulous card! Great creation! I love Kenny K images.
    Great blog hop
    Sony Rivera
    Sonia-Studio60

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  43. NettyMarch 16, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Welcome back Annika, have missed seeing your terrific cards. Hoping everything is OK for you now.
    This card is out of this world fandabulous, this word means a hundred times more than fabulous.... Take care, Annette x

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  44. NonaMarch 16, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    Beautiful card, Annika! I wouldn't want to cover such pretty paper either :)

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  45. DonnaMarch 16, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Oh Annika, you've certainly not lost your coloring skills, love how you've done her face, it works, it really works.....WTG Girl...totally awesome card.
    Love the different types of brads scattered....very effective.
    hugs
    Donna xx

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  46. DebbyMarch 16, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    Great image, my neices would love it...your card is fabulous! Hugs

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  47. Amy JohnsonMarch 16, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    wow! You did a great job with this image. The color combo and embellies go great with that image.

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  48. rudaMarch 16, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    very optimistic and positive card. I like the brads.

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  49. AnonymousMarch 16, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    Really like teh colour combo and the image!

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  50. VivMarch 16, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    That face is so cool!!!!! Fab definition!! Brilliant colouring girl!
    The card is simple yet stunning, the random brads look great, as does the ribbon layering.
    Don't apologise for taking some "you" time, hun, its been a rough time for you. Viv xx

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  51. "Luv 2 Glitter" by Brenda M.March 16, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    Total masterpiece.... your colouring is absolutely perfect.

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  52. EsmeMarch 16, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    Wow I love the bold colours and cool image! That sentiment is fab too!
    Esme x

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  53. Shirley NMarch 17, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    Your coloring is amazing, wow! Love your layout, image and sentiment, and beautiful embellies. Awesome card!!!

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  54. ~Denise Lynn~March 17, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    Totally awesome card Annika! Love all the details and your coloring is amazing! LOVE it! :)

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  55. MarleneMarch 17, 2011 at 1:21 AM

    WOW!!! Look at that coloring!!! WOOHOO!!!! I've so missed you!!!!

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  56. Stephanie aka NerdetteMarch 17, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    Awesome! You are a Copic Queen. I was just watching a few "colouring black" tutorials on YouTube, you jeans a fantastic. Such great work. Sorry the card is great too, just loving the colouring too much.

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  57. Mona`s Bittelille ScrappekrokMarch 17, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    OMG!!!! Your card is STUNNING!!!! Love this collection too but what strikes me is your fantastic colouring! Your shading is definatelly perfect!!! Loooove it! Hugs...Mona

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  58. AnitaMarch 17, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    This is a beautiful card. Your coloring is gorgeous and never fails to amaze me.

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  59. Stacey G.-2 Craf-t-4uMarch 17, 2011 at 2:36 AM

    It is so nice to have you back Annika! Your coloring is so good! Love the embossing and the brads!

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  60. JaniceMarch 17, 2011 at 3:11 AM

    Great coloring and I love the paper too! TFS!

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  61. CrafterkhushMarch 17, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    Love the PP.. Love the attitude..

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  62. DaviMarch 17, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    So very fun with all the jewels and shimmer!! the coloring is totally fabulous!!

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  63. Annette BowesMarch 17, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    Stunning card Annika, your colouring is AMAZING!! You were right the paper is gorgeous, love the added brads, take careX:)

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  64. hellerlittleMarch 17, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Wouhhouuuuuuuuuu ... this card looks so fantastic and powerfull to me !!!!
    The "Lady" is sooooooooo wunderfull colored - can´t believe it !!!
    TFS cu hellerlittle

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  65. aletheaMarch 17, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Great card and I love your colouring!! hugs xx

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  66. Jenny V.March 17, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    Your card is awesome and love your coloring also your LO too.

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  67. ShimeMarch 17, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Cool image! Useful for collegues ant work to make bithday cards! Great idea

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  68. Randi WSMarch 17, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Woooow Annika - your card is FANTASTIC !!!
    Love your coloring, and that image is so fantastic. Loooove those papers, your bunting and all those beautiful brads
    Thanks for sharing your fantastic talent!

    Lots of love,
    Randi WS ;)

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  69. Fifi FolleMarch 17, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Fantastic card. I love your colouring! x

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  70. StellaMarch 17, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    My oh my; this is absolutely fabulous! What more can I say? :)

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  71. LyndiMarch 17, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Your card is stunning. The face looks very realistic.

    Lxx

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  72. UtaMarch 17, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Fantastic Card!!! And so powerful.

    Greetings, Uta

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  73. MonicaMarch 17, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Love this Kenny K stamp. You have made a great card, and the green color of the eyes where just fantastic.

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  74. cnelsonMarch 17, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    so cute and fun! LOVE it!

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  75. CherylMarch 17, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Annika, I am so glad you are back. I missed seeing all your beautiful creations.

    I love this card. Your coloring is amazing (as always). I love the design and all your fabulous details.

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  76. angelwhispersMarch 17, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Your colouring is jawdroppingly fabulous!!!! Just love it the shading is amazing and such beautiful colours.

    Love all the added detail looks perfect!!

    Thanks for sharing Love Chanelle xx

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  77. bernietom47March 17, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Just love your card. The colors and coloring is amazing!
    Blessings Bernie
    bernietom47 at yahoo dot com

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  78. AnneliesMarch 17, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Gorgeous stamp! I also love the card you've created with it! Greetings from Belgium, Annelies

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  79. MerviMarch 17, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Gorgeous card and colouring, happy hopping;-))m

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  80. SemSeeMarch 17, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    Love this SO much! Your colouring is superb, as per usual, and I adore the way you've shaded her face - fabulous!!!!! Another amazing creation Annika! Hugs, Simonne x

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  81. DianeMarch 17, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    Wow, your card is stunning. Love the coloring and color combination you used.

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  82. NikkiMarch 17, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    Love your card how you've colored it and all those sweet brads :)
    hugs Nikki C

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  83. UnknownMarch 18, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    This is just a great card. I love the color combo and all the details. I love the way you colored her hair.

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  84. papertrails leaverMarch 18, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    Mad coloring skills you posses Annika! Seriously, you can manuever colors beautifully! This card is amazing like all your creations! :-) Amy

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  85. ThereseMarch 18, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    Beautiful Annika - thanks for sharing!! x

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  86. LorraineMarch 18, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Oh I love your card! Love the design, colors and your awesome coloring of that image. Cool.

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  87. IreneMarch 18, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    Hello Annika

    Thank you so much for taking the time to browse my blog and leave me such a kind comment, I appreciate this very much.

    irene
    xxxx

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  88. Mary JMarch 18, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    GORGEOUS! Amazing colouring!

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  89. PeggysueMarch 18, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Drop dead gorgeous Annika! Incredible coloring and i love all the brads!

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  90. BrennaMarch 18, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    love the sentiment!! great card and beautiful colouring! tfs
    brenna
    rbanderson@live.ca

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  91. UnknownMarch 19, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    I love your card, wicked job on the coloring of Kenny's stamp. I am a new follower.
    Hugs,
    Melissa D
    mkds312@hotmail.com
    www.sleeplesswonder.blogspot.com

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  92. AmyJRockstarMarch 19, 2011 at 3:00 AM

    This is soooooo cool! Love how you did her hair! Everytime I see this stamp I just know I have to have it! I have that paper line too and am going to order those brads from Memory Works (I'm a consultant :0)) They have great prices and I love how you did the paper and the brads. Awesome combo!

    XO ~ Amy Jo (follower)
    amyjrockstar at gmail dot com
    http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com/

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  93. AnonymousMarch 19, 2011 at 3:53 AM

    I am totally speechless!!!! This is just an amazing card, everything about it I love!

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  94. JulyeMarch 19, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Fab card and colouring too I still have so much to learn thanks for sharing.

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  95. ElainaMarch 19, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Wow, your colouring sills are stunning! I wish I had half the talent you do.

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  96. ShazzaMarch 19, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    this is gorgeous, I love the ribbons, papers, brads and the way you coloured her is perfect x

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  97. GailMarch 19, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Hi Annika.... your card is amazing - the colours just jump out at you, the shading and highlighting are so awesome and I love her green eyes! This card is spectacular.
    TFS your work!

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  98. Lori AragonMarch 20, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    Fabulously colored image Annika! Very well done :)
    Love n hugs,
    Lori

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  99. Mocha-Latte CraftsMarch 20, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    Wow, wow, wow. What amazing colouring. Thanks for sharing, Tanya R.

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  100. ZoraMarch 20, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Jösses vilka helt underbara kort du gör, både färgläggning och uppbyggnad. Älskar dem

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  101. Lisa R.March 20, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Great layout! Love the deep colors, great card for a teenager! Thanks for sharing. http://lisaspaperaddiction.blogspot.com/

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  102. JuliepMarch 20, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    Wow, this card is just so perfect. I love the way you colored it and love the saying. Love love love this.

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  103. Linda Coughlin, the funkie junkieMarch 20, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    I thought I had commented on this one, but I don't see it and I'm doing the Whimsey hop so I'm back again. Your coloring is so drop-dead amazing. I can't wait for your copic tuts! Love what you've done with the facial features here; you just keep getting better. So happy I found time to join in the Whimsey release blog hop.

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  104. LeanneMarch 21, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Beautiful coloring. Love the colors used.

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  105. TrishaMarch 21, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    Everything I have seen on this hop has blown me away. Love all your coloring techniques and the stamps that you have used. Great job. TFS and I am a new follower. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com

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  106. Diana SearsMarch 22, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    oh so very cute, I love what you did of her hair.

    just love it.


    diana s
    hurst tx

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  107. Diana SearsMarch 22, 2011 at 3:39 AM

    oh so very cute, I love what you did of her hair.

    just love it.


    diana s
    hurst tx

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