Saturday, December 1, 2012

Welcome to the ODBD December Blog Hop!!!


Good morning sweet friends!!!

We are so happy you are hopping with us today!!!  

If you got here from Chris’ Blog, you are in the right place! 
 If not, you might want to start at the ODBD Blog so you don’t miss anything! 

Here are the details for this month’s hop:

*Hop to each Designer’s Blog and leave a comment.
*Return to the ODBD Blog and tell us you completed the hop, and note any problems.
*There will be 3 prizes of $20.00 Gift Certificates 
and 1 GRANDPRIZE of $75.00 Gift Certificate toward stamps in the ODBD Store!!! 
*You have until 8pm EST Dec 2 to complete the hop, and winners will be announced on the ODBD Blog on Dec. 3.
Now, on to my first card:

 I used the Snowflake Sentiments set for this card!!! 


The chipboard snowflakes are by Tattered Angels and they are lightly sponged with Antique Linen distress ink.  The seam binding bow was made with Becca's Peg Bow Maker.  I cut the sentiment out with a Spellbinders Oval and used the ODBD/Spellbinders Elegant Ovals for the frame!

And here is my next card:


I don't believe it myself but this is actually kind of masculine!  Not the easiest type of card for me to create!!!  LOL!!!  I just love this manger scene set called Away in a Manger!


The manger image is stamped with Vintage photo ink and cut out with a Spellbinders rectangle.  Then I popped it up on a layer made with Spellbinders Labels 23.  I stamped the angel and cut it out with another Spellbinders Oval to attach to the main image.  I added the jute twine and a clear rhinestone to complete the card!

Your next stop is to the blog of
Kathy Roney!

Thanks so much for stopping by and enjoy the rest of the hop!!!


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96 comments:

  1. DawnDecember 1, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    Wonderful samples, Sandee! the snowflakes look like little yummy cookies! awesome bow!!

    beautiful manger card and love the masculine look, great idea!

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  2. Chris Olsen, GlowbugDecember 1, 2012 at 8:23 AM

    Beautiful Sandee!! I just love your masculine flair, your choice of colors, the layering, and your layout of images. Gorgeous work my friend.
    hugs,
    Chris

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  3. GraceDecember 1, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    Sandee these are both beautiful! I love the shabbiness of the top one.. the gorgeous bow and sponging... wonderful touches! I love the Away in a Manger one with it's great layout and colors... perfect for this image! Beautiful samples!!!
    hugs,
    Grace

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  4. Beth NormanDecember 1, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    Wow, your work is really awesome. Great showcasing of the stamps.

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  5. Kris TurnerDecember 1, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    Sandee, these are wonderful in their simplicity and grace! Love the colors and agree with you on the Away in a Manger set. Thanks so much for the inspiration!

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  6. ChristineDecember 1, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    Your cards are wonderful! Love the look of kraft and the beautiful lace and bow. The chipboard snowflakes are perfect for that look. The manger scene is a fabulous image, and you have shown it well with the beautiful die cuts in blue! Thank you for sharing!

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  7. UnknownDecember 1, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    Wonderful cards. You did a fabulous job of displaying the stamps.

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  8. SheliaDecember 1, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    These are beautiful done in kraft and cream!! I really like that Away in a Manger set!!

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  9. DawnDecember 1, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    I love how the snowflakes look like cookies!

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  10. Tammy HDecember 1, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    Love the first card with the bow! Very beautiful!

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  11. Tricia December 1, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    Both cards are just beautiful! I love that bow!!

    Tricia

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  12. KarenDecember 1, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    What a nice touch to add the angel to your manger card. Definitely looks masculine, which is hard to achieve with a Christmas card. So well done!
    Karen L 1020 at gmail dot com

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  13. Angella D. CrockettDecember 1, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    Both are so gorgeous!!!! I love the vintage look to the first and the distressed look to the second. Your cards are always fabulous, no matter what style! HUGS!!!!!!

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  14. craftymom205December 1, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    Love both cards.

    craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

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  15. scrappingnanaDecember 1, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    Beautiful cards. Love the 2nd card with the manager scene. TFS

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  16. joan s.December 1, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    The ribbon on the first card blows me away... both cards are lovely!

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  17. AnonymousDecember 1, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    Sandee, lovely, lovely, lovely! Great job! God bless!

    Love In Christ,
    Veronica

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  18. seamomDecember 1, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    OMG! What beautiful Christmas cards! You are so talented... I love the "Away in the Manger" card.

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  19. Brenda (LadyofCards)December 1, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    Beautiful. There is so much in this month's release, yet you (each) have found a way to inspire and encourage.
    Hugs 'N Blessings

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  20. KathyDecember 1, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    Both are beautiful, Sandee, one feminine with beautiful lace and ribbons and one masculine...not easy to do at all! Both come out wonderful! Blessings! Kathy

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  21. LageneDecember 1, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    Beautiful cards, love the vintage look!

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  22. Sue DDecember 1, 2012 at 10:52 AM

    Love the vintage look on the first and the masculine look on the second.

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  23. FortuosityDecember 1, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    Beautiful warm, homespun cards! I especially like the touches of twine & rhinestone on your Away in the Manger card. Perfect!

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  24. Cindy KeoghDecember 1, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    I love the Away in a Manger card. So vintage with the browns and serene.

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  25. ToshaDecember 1, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    Great cards! The first reminds me of sugar cookies fresh out of the oven, very warming.

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  26. Marie D.December 1, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    Really, really nice card, love the colors.

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  27. Judy HallDecember 1, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    Sweet and makes one think of past years. Very lovely.

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  28. KelleyDecember 1, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    So gorgeous, Sandee!! Love them both, The manger card is so cool!

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  29. SherryDecember 1, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    both cards are beautiful, but I like the brown and blue best. I really does work as a masculine card!

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  30. TkatDecember 1, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    i couldn't decide if i liked the "away in a manger" stamp set, but you have done a great job of demonstrating just how lovely a card using it can be! i love it! :)

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  31. Annette SDecember 1, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    Sandee
    I adore the nativity card. How beautiful.
    I must say I wanted to reach into the computer and pick the snowflakes from the snowflake card as they look as if ou could eat them!

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  32. Lori PoffenrothDecember 1, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    Your cards are wonderful. You have showcased the stamp sets beautifully.

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  33. Julie- justwritedesignsDecember 1, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    Oh Sandee! These are both beautiful cards! The colors are just wonderful and I love all the trims and chipboard snowflakes on the first and the layers and twine are perfect on the second. Wonderful projects!

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  34. AnonymousDecember 1, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    Great color combination. love the brown and tan, and the way the lace and string make them more feminine and masculine.

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  35. AnonymousDecember 1, 2012 at 1:12 PM

    Ohhhhh Sandee your cards are so beautiful.....the first one makes me feel all warm and fuzzy wanting to make a gingerbread house, the second reminds me why we celebrate the season!!!

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  36. Bette SDecember 1, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    Beautiful cards! Especially like the manger scene.

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  37. Ellie B.December 1, 2012 at 1:34 PM

    They are so lovely. The first so delicate and the second so meaningful. Ideal for the cards I do for our missionaries serving on foreign land. Thanks for the design idea.

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  38. Julie S.December 1, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    Love both your cards, Sandee! The use of soft browns on both cards lends warmth to the card. I usually associate snow & snowflakes with blues, & with cold, but by using browns, you've added an element of warmth. Keep up the awesome work!

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  39. BettyDecember 1, 2012 at 1:58 PM

    Both cards are lovely! Thanks for sharing!

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  40. Renae KDecember 1, 2012 at 2:15 PM

    Love the vintage colors here!!

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  41. LoriDecember 1, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    Love your cards Sandee! These new sets are just Fabulous! Love the Nativity! God Bless You! Hugs Lori R.

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  42. AnonymousDecember 1, 2012 at 2:23 PM

    Love, Love, LOVE! this manger stamp! And your card is delightful!! Enjoying the unique colors on your sweet snowflake card. Nice job!
    Lu C

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  43. Bobbi MillerDecember 1, 2012 at 2:23 PM

    Both of your cards are beautiful. I really love that sentiment... "snowflakes are kisses from heaven". How true! Thanks for showcasing some gorgeous creations today! Merry Christmas!

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  44. GrannieRDecember 1, 2012 at 2:33 PM

    I especially love the manger scene care. Thanks for sharing.
    mer

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  45. AnonymousDecember 1, 2012 at 2:46 PM

    Linda Rad said..... very pretty cards, the manger scene card is especially nice. Thank you for sharing your ideas. :)

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  46. Karin R.December 1, 2012 at 2:50 PM

    Both cards are wonderful! Thank you.

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  47. JanettDecember 1, 2012 at 2:54 PM

    Both of your cards are beautiful. Love the sentiment on the first card.

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  48. E. MarieDecember 1, 2012 at 2:54 PM

    Love the lace and pearls with the sentiment on your first card but I especially love the manger scene on the 2nd card. I always want my Christmas cards to share what Christmas is really about and your lovely blue and brown card says it all!! Love this new nativity image.

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  49. Sparkly EngineerDecember 1, 2012 at 2:58 PM

    The vintage feel to both of these cards is very nice. Love the cream and lace and the copper embossing

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  50. FDecember 1, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    Just beautiful...I adore that bow on your first card!

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  51. Melanie@December 1, 2012 at 4:49 PM

    Just lovely examples.

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  52. AnonymousDecember 1, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    The cards are beautiful, especially the Away in a manger. Merry Christmas.

    Holly Paulson

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  53. AnonymousDecember 1, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    gorgeous!

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  54. TonyaDecember 1, 2012 at 6:05 PM

    Pretty work! Thank you for inspiring me!

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  55. Cathy's ArtworkDecember 1, 2012 at 6:23 PM

    Very nice.

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  56. Gerrie JohnnicDecember 1, 2012 at 6:27 PM

    Beautiful cards! Love the lacey look of the first and the manager is lovely.

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  57. Donna DeWittDecember 1, 2012 at 7:03 PM

    Gorgeous work! Love the simplicity and country feel. Thanks for providing great inspiration!

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  58. VailDecember 1, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    Beautiful card, I love this new manger scene and how you used it.

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  59. Gail KDecember 1, 2012 at 7:44 PM

    Thanks for sharing both of the cards. The are both different approachs and both beautiful

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  60. Mary B.December 1, 2012 at 8:39 PM

    So pretty. I like the light colors and is relaxing to look at. Love the loom of the ribbon.

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  61. Nan GDecember 1, 2012 at 8:56 PM

    Love the shabby chic-ness of the first card! And the masculine nature of the second is awesome!mgreat use of a cardboard like material on both.

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  62. Ann MarieDecember 1, 2012 at 9:09 PM

    Great cards - thanks for sharing.

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  63. Candy MeyersDecember 1, 2012 at 9:23 PM

    Both cards are wonderful. I love the use of some unusual color schemes.
    Thanks loads,
    Candy Meyers

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  64. Caryn SDecember 1, 2012 at 9:43 PM

    The snowflakes on your first card almost look like frosted gingerbread! So cute! Love the simplicity of the second card, the creche is probably my favorite image for Christmas.

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  65. christiDecember 1, 2012 at 9:50 PM

    love the shabby chic snow flake card and the angel layered over the music card is so cute.

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  66. Kris BDecember 1, 2012 at 10:15 PM

    I love the new manger scene! I really like the snowflake sentiment too! Both you cards are great! TFS

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  67. Lucy E.December 1, 2012 at 10:15 PM

    Beautiful cards! I love the manger card!

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  68. Patty Sue 2December 1, 2012 at 10:16 PM

    I love the stamp sets and your projects are beautiful. Sometimes less is more and that is certainly the case with your lovely cards.

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  69. ConniecrafterDecember 1, 2012 at 10:18 PM

    I think this is my favortie stamp out of the release, such a neat idea for the angel to be on an oval, Lovely card!

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  70. Marilyn NimmoDecember 1, 2012 at 10:27 PM

    LOVE the shabby chic snowflake card. Your manger scene card is beautiful.

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  71. LaDawnDecember 1, 2012 at 10:52 PM

    Really like the manger scene card. A great picture of what God has done for us.

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  72. lorrayneingram December 1, 2012 at 11:11 PM

    The manger spence with the separate angel is an great card. Very nice work.

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  73. Miriam PrantnerDecember 1, 2012 at 11:19 PM

    These are so pretty! I love the trims on the first card and that lovely periwinkle highlight color in the second.

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  74. MoosiskDecember 1, 2012 at 11:58 PM

    I am crazy about that "Away in a Manger" stamp! Your card is wonderful. Of course, I love your other card, too. Thanks for sharing them with us during the hop. :D

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  75. Anita BraddockDecember 2, 2012 at 12:31 AM

    Beautiful cards. love the new stamps and the Inspiration you have given. thanks for sharing.

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  76. tammyDecember 2, 2012 at 2:14 AM

    Sandee!!!
    WOW--your first 'frilly' card is terrifficc!! I love how you achieved such a vintage country look with the ODBD Dec. release stamp set with the colors, lace and ribbon that you chose!! So fab!! And your masculine card with the Away in a manger stamps set is super ! The Lord wants you to know that He is proud of you!!! Thank you for sharing! be blessed
    ~Beyond Measure
    Tammy
    www.urbeyondmeasure.com

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  77. Kim HegginsDecember 2, 2012 at 2:55 AM

    What an amazing stamp, I love the music behind the manger scene, just beautiful.

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  78. PamelaDecember 2, 2012 at 3:54 AM

    Your design is lovely! Especially love the crinkled ribbon and lace effect.

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  79. Karen WDecember 2, 2012 at 5:45 AM

    Very pretty on both of them. I love the ribbon also.

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  80. Nancy DawsonDecember 2, 2012 at 7:01 AM

    Love the look of these great cards! So subdued yet eye-catching! Thanks for sharing your talent and inspiration.

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  81. Roxy Furlong @RoxyFurDecember 2, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    Very sweet, I love the quilt paper background.

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  82. UnknownDecember 2, 2012 at 10:15 AM

    Love the way you showcased the Away in the manger stamp set! Great work.....

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  83. MarikynDecember 2, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    I love your cards they are both beautiful!

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  84. UnknownDecember 2, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    Awesome! Thanks for sharing

    marianneDOTwanhamATgmailDOTcom

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  85. Mary AnnDecember 2, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    Beautiful cards...MaryG.

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  86. PattyDecember 2, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    Both cards are beautiful! Love the lace you added on the first one!!

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  87. Joanne LoweDecember 2, 2012 at 4:33 PM

    Beautiful cards, and especially loved the second card with the Away In A Manger stamp, lovely!

    Joanne

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  88. momandmecDecember 2, 2012 at 6:09 PM

    Beautiful cards, like the manger..Jesus is the reason for the season!

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  89. LynneDecember 2, 2012 at 7:33 PM

    Sandee - Just love both of your cards. The Away in a Manager card is beautiful.

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  90. UnknownDecember 2, 2012 at 7:45 PM

    You are right. "Masculine" cards are so difficult to pull off. This one was perfect.

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  91. kathi17December 2, 2012 at 7:45 PM

    These are both beautiful Sandee. I don't know which one I like best. I love that bow on the first one, and the sentiment is wonderful, but the second one with Away in the Manger is really so beautiful and peaceful!

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  92. AnonymousDecember 2, 2012 at 7:53 PM

    Beautiful cards.

    Margie F.

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  93. msafrocentric2012December 2, 2012 at 8:56 PM

    What great projects you have created. I love the away in a manger stamp

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  94. Pam JacobsonDecember 2, 2012 at 10:55 PM

    What fun to "hop" over and see all these beautiful projects!

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  95. Sabrina JacksonDecember 3, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    Oh my goodness, Sandee! Girl, your cards are so beautiful! I really love the lace and seam binding on the first one and the second one with the more masculine feel is stunning as well! Thanks so much for sharing your creations with us! Hugs and blessings, Sabrina

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  96. Betty WrightDecember 3, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    Love the colors and embossing on the snowflake card. The manger scene card is wonderfully showcased. Stunning, Sandee!

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