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Simon Says Stamp Sending Sunshine Blog Hop: Inlaid Floral Die for Spring

May 17, 2018

Simon Says Stamp Sending Sunshine Blog Hop: Inlaid Floral Die for Spring

Welcome to the next stop on the Simon Says Stamp Sending Sunshine blog hop release! You should have arrived here from the one and only Jennifer McGuire, and if you’re new to my blog, welcome!

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The card I’m sharing today features three new Simon Says Stamp products: the Flower Cluster die, the Four Seasons stamp set and the Four Seasons word dies. When I saw the Flower Cluster die, I knew I had to play with it, even if it meant going all in on having multiple cardstock colors to fill in the open spaces of the blooms and leaves. I created a design with a soft gray panel framed by a white card base that picks up the white on the panel, as well. So even though there are a lot of colors happening, the white and gray help to ground the whole design.

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It’s just such a cool die and I knew it would be perfect with the Spring word from the Four Seasons word die set.

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And speaking of the Four Seasons set, I think it would be great for scrapbookers, too! Especially to use in Project Life style albums on pocket card sized canvases.

I created a video showing the card making process. I did speed up a lot of the sections so you should know this card took me about 40 minutes to make. Definitely not one for mass production, but the die has so many possibilities! Enjoy!

Thanks so much for watching! Now, here’s a fun deal for the hop:

Click on the image above to shop the Sending Sunshine collection!

BLOG HOP DETAILS
Check out all the stops along the hop today! Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 for each stop! Just leave a comment here and on all the other blogs today to increase your chances to win.  Here is the complete hop list for the day:

Simon Says Stamp Blog 

Jennifer McGuire

Cathy Zielske—you are here!

Amanda Korotkova

Nina-Marie Trapani

Nichol Spohr

Jessica Frost-Ballas

Lisa Addesa

Suzy Plantamura

Anna Kossakovskaya

May Sukyong Park

Heather Hoffman

Anna-Karin Evaldsson

Gayatri Murali

 

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Comments

  1. Mindy Eggen says

    May 17, 2018 at 7:04 am

    gorgeous card Cathy!! I’m giving you a virtual high five for doing all that inlay! Looks awesome!

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  2. Gretchen Wilson says

    May 17, 2018 at 7:22 am

    Absolutely awesomeness Kathy!??

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  3. Annette Gordon says

    May 17, 2018 at 7:28 am

    I just love the inlay! And the bright colours. It is perfect for spring. And while spring has probably come to many places by now, the grass is just starting to grow here, and I can’t wait until we can get some early flowers next!

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  4. Sherri says

    May 17, 2018 at 7:29 am

    Nice graphic card.

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  5. Jan Elmore says

    May 17, 2018 at 7:30 am

    This card is a ‘wowzer’! So clean & oh so pretty! This new release is packed full of wonderful items. The word dies are perfect and the stamps are beautiful!

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  6. Mirella Rogan says

    May 17, 2018 at 7:32 am

    When I saw this floral die, inlay die-cutting is straight away what popped into my mind, so thanks for confirming that it looks great used that way 🙂

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  7. carlajinAR says

    May 17, 2018 at 7:36 am

    very nice!

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  8. Cynthia Cole says

    May 17, 2018 at 7:37 am

    Love your card using inlay die cuts!

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  9. Shanna says

    May 17, 2018 at 7:43 am

    I love all of the new ideas!

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  10. Sheri says

    May 17, 2018 at 7:45 am

    Love your card! I really enjoy inlaid die cards and have a great time making them but I agree, not for mass production!

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  11. Heike says

    May 17, 2018 at 7:53 am

    Love it! The colors you used are great.

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  12. Susan O'Halloran says

    May 17, 2018 at 7:54 am

    The inlay flowers are gorgeous! You must have a lot of patience and a very steady hand! Beautiful card!

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  13. Jackie says

    May 17, 2018 at 7:55 am

    That’s beautiful! A bit fiddly, but it turned out perfectly.

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  14. BILLIE SUE WOOLLEY says

    May 17, 2018 at 7:59 am

    The floral cluster and 4 seasons word dies are some of my favorites in the new release. I also like your Love You stamps and dies.

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  15. Jennifer A says

    May 17, 2018 at 8:03 am

    Beautiful card!

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  16. Heidi varden says

    May 17, 2018 at 8:09 am

    Thank you for sharing your talents with us! Beautiful card!

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  17. Carolyn C says

    May 17, 2018 at 8:10 am

    Love the inlaid colors with this die !

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  18. Ina Nelson says

    May 17, 2018 at 8:10 am

    Love the card. A great technique.

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  19. Becca Yahrling says

    May 17, 2018 at 8:11 am

    This floral cluster die is my favorite! You did such
    a beautiful job with all the pretty colors inlaid. Gorgeous!

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  20. Arianna Barbara says

    May 17, 2018 at 8:13 am

    Wow! Beautiful card!!!

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  21. MelissaF says

    May 17, 2018 at 8:20 am

    Such pretty flowers and love this color combo, beautiful card!

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  22. Michele K. Henderson says

    May 17, 2018 at 8:21 am

    I LOVE your card! It’s such a pretty arrangement and the colors are so bright and fresh! Very pretty! This is the first time I visited your blog, and I was so inspired that I am now a follower! love your work!

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  23. SimplyAJ says

    May 17, 2018 at 8:29 am

    Beautiful Card! Love this technique. Thanks for sharing

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  24. HarshitaSachan says

    May 17, 2018 at 8:32 am

    I love how simple yet beautiful this card is! ?

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  25. Vivian says

    May 17, 2018 at 8:39 am

    Beautiful card!

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  26. Laura palmer says

    May 17, 2018 at 8:41 am

    Love the inlay detail with such pretty colours!

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  27. DGolly says

    May 17, 2018 at 8:45 am

    Great card. Thanks for sharing.

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  28. Debbie says

    May 17, 2018 at 8:49 am

    Love that flower die, and the vibrancy of the cardstick is really a wow!

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  29. LeAnne S says

    May 17, 2018 at 8:51 am

    Wonderful card.

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  30. Stacy Petersen says

    May 17, 2018 at 8:55 am

    What a beautiful card!

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  31. Sharon O says

    May 17, 2018 at 8:55 am

    Beautiful card! That inlaid work can be so time-consuming but the overall effect is stunning. I must try this die.

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  32. joy meadows says

    May 17, 2018 at 8:55 am

    This is such an awesome new release! And, your card is just as awesome! Love the colorful inlaid die with the gray and white. SO pretty!

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  33. Marie says

    May 17, 2018 at 8:56 am

    I love this card; it’s simple yet colorful at the same time; the white and the gray does keep things grounded!

    BTW: New to your blog!

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  34. Holly says

    May 17, 2018 at 8:56 am

    Love this card

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  35. Sandhya Iyer says

    May 17, 2018 at 8:59 am

    Love your designs and cards.

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  36. shelley c says

    May 17, 2018 at 8:59 am

    This is such a bright and cheerful card!

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  37. Eva says

    May 17, 2018 at 9:04 am

    Love the colors. This is the 2nd time I’ve seen the colored on the back of a cutout. Going on my to try list.

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  38. pai says

    May 17, 2018 at 9:10 am

    beautiful inlay!

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  39. Debbie Rumpza says

    May 17, 2018 at 9:11 am

    Lovely inlaid die card!

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  40. Angela Lunn says

    May 17, 2018 at 9:22 am

    Beautiful card using the inlay technique!

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  41. Katy says

    May 17, 2018 at 9:22 am

    This is absolutely lovely! So colorful and simple.

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  42. Melanie A. says

    May 17, 2018 at 9:22 am

    Okay seriously love the Love You Stamp set LOL! Great card and high five for doing the in lay!

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  43. Debra Lucius says

    May 17, 2018 at 9:25 am

    Love your Spring card!

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  44. Linda Steinbaugh says

    May 17, 2018 at 9:28 am

    Lovely card Cathy.

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  45. Cassie L says

    May 17, 2018 at 9:35 am

    Cathy, your videos are so much fun to watch! I love the card so much! thank you for sharing!

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  46. kim smart says

    May 17, 2018 at 9:41 am

    Such a cute card! love the inlay die cut!

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  47. Christie Brooks says

    May 17, 2018 at 9:43 am

    So love this card. That die is gorgeous! Using the grey cardstock is brilliant. Love the video too!

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  48. Denise Mlady says

    May 17, 2018 at 9:53 am

    Your card is so pretty and I love watching your videos. I don’t think I have the patience to add in all those different color pieces though, lol!

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  49. Steffi H. says

    May 17, 2018 at 9:55 am

    I love your inlaid die cutting card. This is such a lot of intrigue work, but it’s always worth the effort.

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  50. Carol Blaisdell says

    May 17, 2018 at 9:56 am

    Such a sweet card. LOVE it!

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  51. Jen Forster says

    May 17, 2018 at 9:57 am

    Oh my goodness this is gorgeous! I love every single detail – thank you so much for the inspiration (and video!)

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  52. Nancy Roth says

    May 17, 2018 at 9:57 am

    Great card, Cathy. I so much enjoy watching your videos as you show everything.

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  53. Dionne says

    May 17, 2018 at 10:00 am

    Love your card Cathy!

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  54. Nana Griffin says

    May 17, 2018 at 10:01 am

    So pretty.

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  55. Ericka Strange says

    May 17, 2018 at 10:01 am

    Beautiful card and I love the inlay and the flowers. So pretty with the gray and the white spring. Great job.

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  56. Vickie Davis says

    May 17, 2018 at 10:03 am

    Great job with all the inlay! Beautiful card!

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  57. Leanne in Cali says

    May 17, 2018 at 10:13 am

    Love your card and your great video! You always make me smile. I don’t think I have the patience for inlay, but I do love the look. Thanks again for sharing with us!!

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  58. Candy says

    May 17, 2018 at 10:16 am

    Simple but colorful

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  59. Tara E. says

    May 17, 2018 at 10:17 am

    Beautiful card! I love the inlay!

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  60. Jenny says

    May 17, 2018 at 10:20 am

    I don’t have audio to watch the video right now, but I love this card. I can only imagine how much scrap you’ll have from all that die cutting. Are more projects in the works with the leftovers? 😀

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  61. cyndi morris says

    May 17, 2018 at 10:22 am

    Maybe a little labor intensive, but WELL worth the effort. Beautiful! I have a couple of Simon dies that I “piece,” and I love using them (I’m a puzzle fan!). Loved your video – very entertaining. I just subscribed.

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  62. Aimee LaCroix-Slocum says

    May 17, 2018 at 10:23 am

    LOVE this card and your colorful inlays. I am very inspired! (Thanks for the great video too!!)

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  63. SabineVDK says

    May 17, 2018 at 10:26 am

    Beautiful inlay!!!

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  64. Nancy R says

    May 17, 2018 at 10:27 am

    The inlay is so beautiful! I need to try this!

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  65. Erica Loscalzo says

    May 17, 2018 at 10:29 am

    I like how you did the flowers

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  66. Stef Perry says

    May 17, 2018 at 10:31 am

    Beautiful card with the die inlay! Love the bright flower colors against the gray base.

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  67. Connie says

    May 17, 2018 at 10:34 am

    Very pretty card! Love the inlay technique.

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  68. Susan Hatfield says

    May 17, 2018 at 10:34 am

    Your card is so pretty!

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  69. Peggy Kempf says

    May 17, 2018 at 10:35 am

    Great card, I love the seasons dies! Tfs!

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  70. Lisa Says says

    May 17, 2018 at 10:37 am

    Very beautiful card ! I love it !! I didn’t intend to buy this die but … well … you know 😉 Thanks for the great video too 🙂

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  71. Jane McGill says

    May 17, 2018 at 10:37 am

    This inlay card is beautiful.

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  72. Mary-Anne V says

    May 17, 2018 at 10:44 am

    Love the inlay on these flowers!

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  73. Bev Chapman says

    May 17, 2018 at 10:45 am

    Beautiful card.

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  74. Linda Johnson says

    May 17, 2018 at 10:51 am

    Love your card. Must try “piecing” a die. Thanks for sharing with your video.

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  75. Lindar C says

    May 17, 2018 at 10:53 am

    Ha ha!! Hairy slivers, you crack me up! Thanks for the tip on getting rid of them! This is my favorite technique with dies. Lovely card!

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  76. Cindy C. says

    May 17, 2018 at 10:54 am

    Lovely card! Love the inlaid flower cluster!

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  77. Martha H. says

    May 17, 2018 at 10:55 am

    Beautiful card! Love the spring colors.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  78. Natalie Winterstein says

    May 17, 2018 at 11:01 am

    Gorgeous! Love the cheerful color palette!

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  79. NUNZIA CARUSIO says

    May 17, 2018 at 11:02 am

    There’s a lot of work behind this card. I love the CAS look.
    Thanks for this opportunity.
    Nunzia

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  80. Jeanne Beam says

    May 17, 2018 at 11:07 am

    Beautiful card! Such a wonderful release.
    Thanks for sharing…

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  81. Lara says

    May 17, 2018 at 11:09 am

    Beautiful!

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  82. Nancy Ketcham says

    May 17, 2018 at 11:25 am

    What a great die! Love your take on it.

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  83. Sue D. says

    May 17, 2018 at 11:32 am

    Love your card … what did you call it?… happy, graphicy, card-stocky?!?!? It’s all that and more. Loved your video too; really showed how tedious inlay can be, but how rewarding the whole creative process is as well, and it was so entertaining! TFS and I’ll be back for more.

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  84. Teresa Doyle says

    May 17, 2018 at 11:34 am

    Cathy this is truly a gorgeous card and such a beautiful die. The yellow is really pretty on this card, well done.

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  85. Angela Myhre says

    May 17, 2018 at 11:34 am

    Such a pretty card!

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  86. Cynthia Baldwin says

    May 17, 2018 at 11:35 am

    So pretty! I agree – the multiple Cardstock colors were the way to go with this die. Great card!

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  87. Janet D. says

    May 17, 2018 at 11:35 am

    Gorgeous inlay work, thank you for sharing!

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  88. SentSue says

    May 17, 2018 at 11:45 am

    Love the inlay floral idea! Pretty card.

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  89. Dana M says

    May 17, 2018 at 11:46 am

    Beautiful card! Love the vibrant colors against the neutral background and slight dimension from the inlayed die technique.

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  90. Jackie S says

    May 17, 2018 at 11:52 am

    I can’t get over how many ways I’ve seen the Cluster Flower die used. So versatile.

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  91. Cathy Loveless says

    May 17, 2018 at 11:55 am

    What a great idea! your card is beautiful. I do love this die.

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  92. Sandra says

    May 17, 2018 at 11:58 am

    Beautiful, love the flower corner die.

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  93. Julie says

    May 17, 2018 at 11:58 am

    Fun hop! Love the solar burst stencil and the Bohemian Lace stamp.

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  94. Diane says

    May 17, 2018 at 12:02 pm

    Awesome. Love that die. I’m going to try the same thing when I get mine.

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  95. Debbie Eslinger says

    May 17, 2018 at 12:05 pm

    great inspiration, lovely card

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  96. Teresa DeWitt-Pierce says

    May 17, 2018 at 12:06 pm

    This is a stunning creation! So much to love about this release and the video was so much fun to watch too.

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  97. Linda K says

    May 17, 2018 at 12:22 pm

    the time you put into this card is def. worth it- it is gorgeous!!

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  98. Naama E says

    May 17, 2018 at 12:24 pm

    Love the new die and your card is just perfect spring! I admire your patience for doing this, I think I might even give it a shot 😉
    Thank you!

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  99. Tara Prince says

    May 17, 2018 at 12:26 pm

    Very sweet card!

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  100. Heather Nelson says

    May 17, 2018 at 12:27 pm

    Fabulous and beautiful floral inlay card!

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  101. Brenda Kuder says

    May 17, 2018 at 12:33 pm

    I love the colors you used. A very beautiful card!

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  102. Loly Borda says

    May 17, 2018 at 12:33 pm

    Aww Cathy! Awesome job with your inlaid die cut card! I love it! TFS. I also love the clean font in the sentiments you designed!

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  103. Twila says

    May 17, 2018 at 12:34 pm

    Today is my first time of watching you. What a beautiful card, I know I will be watching more of your videos! Thank you!

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  104. Karen Phillips says

    May 17, 2018 at 12:34 pm

    I love your commentary as well as your card. So fun to watch.

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  105. barbara lassiter says

    May 17, 2018 at 12:36 pm

    Just beautiful. I might try this idea for one Christmas card, because I can see a poinsettia inlay. You’ve inspired me to try this technique! Love your fun video! 🙂

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  106. peppermintpenguin says

    May 17, 2018 at 12:56 pm

    so much good stuff. must try the tape for the hairy slivers trick, they are very annoying.

    I have had some success using a blob of blu tack on the tip of a pencil as a picker for tiny pieces. I thought you’d forgot the tittle. Should have had more faith! A heroic tittling.

    It looks good.

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  107. Kate Brown says

    May 17, 2018 at 1:03 pm

    I love the inlaid look of the colored card stock. Well done!

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  108. Sabrina Radican says

    May 17, 2018 at 1:09 pm

    Gorgeous card!!!! I really love the fog colored cardstock as the backdrop for all the beautiful colors you used for the flowers!!!

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  109. Di Wong says

    May 17, 2018 at 1:09 pm

    Beautiful card and the inlay technique is so striking!

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  110. Jbradyreed says

    May 17, 2018 at 1:10 pm

    Awesome! I love this! Thank you for showing your complete process!

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  111. Lisa T says

    May 17, 2018 at 1:11 pm

    It’s gorgeous Cathy! Love the inlaid technique and it looks so pretty here on the grey. When I received my dieto play with, I created the exact same floral but on acetate and then I saw your sneak!! So I did an about turn ?. No kidding we had the exact same colours in the floral ??. Love how yours turned out and it looks great with the Spring sentiment.

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  112. Mel H says

    May 17, 2018 at 1:20 pm

    Gorgeous card Cathy…you nailed this design perfectly!

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  113. Sandy G says

    May 17, 2018 at 1:25 pm

    Such a cute card. Love this release.

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  114. Pamela Winton says

    May 17, 2018 at 1:25 pm

    I love inlays, and this is just perfect!!!

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  115. Cheryl Sager says

    May 17, 2018 at 1:36 pm

    Love the inlaid look – – you nailed it!!

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  116. Wendy Little says

    May 17, 2018 at 1:38 pm

    I just love your card and always enjoy watching your videos, they are so uplifting and make me smile.

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  117. scrappyrat says

    May 17, 2018 at 1:39 pm

    Love the floral inlay. Such a cool idea. Plus you can use the remaining cut pieces to make other cards the same way, just rotating which pieces are which colors. (I hope that made sense. :))

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  118. Jayell says

    May 17, 2018 at 1:45 pm

    Gorgeous card, love the bright colour.

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  119. Barbara says

    May 17, 2018 at 1:48 pm

    This card is so beautiful! I love the grey background. It really makes the colors of the flowers pop!

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  120. Terri Stiefel says

    May 17, 2018 at 1:55 pm

    I love the idea-but yes, mass producing would definitely be time consuming! The look is original! I love it! Great job!

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  121. AnneS says

    May 17, 2018 at 1:58 pm

    Amazing card! Love the colors, the flowers , everything! Thanks for sharing.

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  122. Gail Alcorn says

    May 17, 2018 at 2:00 pm

    Gorgeous card and I love your honesty about the process!

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  123. Sharon Beattie says

    May 17, 2018 at 2:10 pm

    Love your sense of humor and your beautiful card.

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  124. justMarie says

    May 17, 2018 at 2:14 pm

    Very pretty! Well worth the effort!

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  125. Phyllis Freese says

    May 17, 2018 at 2:17 pm

    I love your card. While I may not do this technique often, I would like to try it, tedious as it may be. I’ll have to check out my floral dies.

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  126. Robyn says

    May 17, 2018 at 2:19 pm

    Hi Cathy. Your card is beautiful! I love the new Simon release

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  127. Robyn says

    May 17, 2018 at 2:23 pm

    Hi Cathy. Beautiful card. I just love the new Simon release.

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  128. Janice says

    May 17, 2018 at 2:37 pm

    This is one gorgeous card – and thanks for sharing via video!

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  129. Shelley Scales says

    May 17, 2018 at 2:40 pm

    This idea is really great! I have ordered the die you used, and can’t wait to try this technique. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  130. Sue Alger says

    May 17, 2018 at 2:47 pm

    This card is so terrific. I’ve been following you using your scrapping videos, etc. and now am enjoying all your card making. I must have the flower cluster die.

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  131. SUSAN GONYO says

    May 17, 2018 at 2:59 pm

    Lovely card.

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  132. Anne Sturgeon says

    May 17, 2018 at 3:04 pm

    Wow I love this flower cluster die. Your flower cluster has wonderful colors and I love it against the warm gray. Nicely done.

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  133. Dee Earnshaw says

    May 17, 2018 at 3:06 pm

    great card and technique!!

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  134. Isabelle says

    May 17, 2018 at 3:10 pm

    Your card is beautiful ! I love inlaid cards, they are so elegant, just like yours !

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  135. Barbara Chmura says

    May 17, 2018 at 3:12 pm

    Great card!

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  136. Diane Stricker says

    May 17, 2018 at 3:20 pm

    Very pretty card.

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  137. Melanie Allen says

    May 17, 2018 at 3:23 pm

    Very pretty and worthy of mass producing! Although I’m not sure I would either unless I was sending them all to other card makers. But if I received that card, I would feel very special indeed!

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  138. Sharon L. says

    May 17, 2018 at 3:42 pm

    Gorgeous card, thanks for taking the time to show how you did it.

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  139. Erica Marroquin says

    May 17, 2018 at 4:00 pm

    I love this release, but that Four seasons stamp and dies are perfect for cards and scrapbooking. Just like you said. We have an orchard on our property and I always try to capture beautiful photos of the trees during each season. Great job on the card, love your creativity and all your stamp/die designs. I need one of everything! Thanks for sharing.

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  140. Karen Hedgelon says

    May 17, 2018 at 4:11 pm

    What an inspiration! This card makes me happy and want to CASE.

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  141. Golda says

    May 17, 2018 at 5:06 pm

    The gray and white do definitely ground the card. Love the bright colors you used in the flower cluster, as well. Beautiful work.

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  142. Jane says

    May 17, 2018 at 5:07 pm

    Great colorful card! Love the inlays and use of a grey background. I use white so much that I forget how pretty the grey is. Thanks for the great ideas.

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  143. Denise Ward says

    May 17, 2018 at 5:18 pm

    This card caught my eye when Heidi did her Live FB post this afternoon. I love the inlay design and the colors you used to make a happy card celebrating spring and friendship.

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  144. KathyMcCluskey says

    May 17, 2018 at 5:19 pm

    WOW…what a gorgeous Spring card, Cathy! I love that inlay technique…it makes those flowers just pop off the card! And, thanks for making a video showing us how you made the card!!

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  145. Farhana Sarker says

    May 17, 2018 at 5:30 pm

    ordered this die for a friend, now wondering if I should just keep it 😛 your cards are awesome!!

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  146. Teri S. says

    May 17, 2018 at 5:32 pm

    Cathy, all of those beautiful primary colours inlayed into those spring flowers are so beautiful against the light grey background. It has such a CAS look to it which I love. I think you have such great humour too & I appreciate your video.

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  147. Leslie Kiley says

    May 17, 2018 at 5:38 pm

    This release is one of my favorites in a long time! I just love how useful all the stamps and dies are! Your card is so colorful and still clean! Just my style! Thanks for sharing your talent

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  148. Cindy Aguirre says

    May 17, 2018 at 6:02 pm

    Such a cute card!

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  149. Sharon youngblood says

    May 17, 2018 at 6:10 pm

    What a beautiful card, I love the clean look of the inlaid die cut.

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  150. Karen Page says

    May 17, 2018 at 6:12 pm

    Great inlay card! You could have saved yourself a little time if you had just cut it once out of white and colored the inside pieces the colors you wanted 🙂 Also, wax paper or a dryer sheet (even a used one) between your die and the paper will help pop those pieces out much easier. And after you finish die cutting, you can place a piece of PressNSeal on the back to keep all the pieces together and in position until you are ready to use them. Just a few time savers for future reference 🙂

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  151. Ellen Fayard says

    May 17, 2018 at 6:21 pm

    The inlaid look is so pretty!

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  152. Coleen Miller says

    May 17, 2018 at 6:36 pm

    Wow, this is a beautiful card! Very creative.

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  153. Brenda says

    May 17, 2018 at 6:57 pm

    Terrific card, love all the bright colors with the light gray and white.

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  154. Alice says

    May 17, 2018 at 7:08 pm

    Pretty and lovely, sunshiny cards! You’re doing great with card making.

    Reply
  155. KarenRamsey says

    May 17, 2018 at 7:40 pm

    What patience you have!! And thank goodness you do, What a creative, colorful card!!

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  156. Sue D says

    May 17, 2018 at 7:40 pm

    So pretty. I like the colorful flowers against the grey background.

    Reply
  157. Lynn Violet says

    May 17, 2018 at 7:43 pm

    Super card. Sometimes you just have to do the hardest, tiniest, pain in the neck technique you can think of…..just to see if you can. Nice job!! Kinda like Laura says ” the heart wants what the heart wants”

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  158. Kelsey Thomas says

    May 17, 2018 at 7:55 pm

    Fantastic card! 🙂

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  159. Emily Simon says

    May 17, 2018 at 7:58 pm

    Beautiful card! I love what you did with die.

    Reply
  160. Laine M says

    May 17, 2018 at 8:07 pm

    Very pretty card! Love the inlay technique.

    Reply
  161. Karen S. says

    May 17, 2018 at 8:07 pm

    Nice CAS card! Great release from SSS!

    Reply
  162. Melissa SunshineHoneyBee says

    May 17, 2018 at 8:15 pm

    Like the inlaid look & the colors used.
    Melissa
    “Sunshine HoneyBee”

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  163. Cheriese H says

    May 17, 2018 at 8:18 pm

    The new flower cluster die is so great!!

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  164. Cheriese H says

    May 17, 2018 at 8:19 pm

    The new flower cluster die is so great!

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  165. Pat Gasko says

    May 17, 2018 at 8:22 pm

    That flower cluster die is terrific. Beautiful cards for sure.

    Reply
  166. BeverlyBL says

    May 17, 2018 at 8:35 pm

    Beautiful card. I love your inlay and thanks so much for the video. Your sets for this release are very cool and fun.

    Reply
  167. storymusicgirl says

    May 17, 2018 at 8:49 pm

    I really like the bright colors of the die inserts on that soft gray mat. Pretty!

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  168. Dixie Cochran says

    May 17, 2018 at 8:51 pm

    That’s a fabulous card, Cathy! I know that the die inlaying was tedious, but it was soooo worth it. Well done. Have a glass of wine.

    Reply
  169. Lois John says

    May 17, 2018 at 9:12 pm

    Love it! The colours you used are supweb!!

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  170. Cathy Lillie says

    May 17, 2018 at 9:16 pm

    Love the multicolored inlay! It’s such a pretty die. Beautiful card, Cathy!

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  171. Amy Cooley says

    May 17, 2018 at 9:31 pm

    I love how you inlayed this die. Very beautiful new products.

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  172. Jeannie F says

    May 17, 2018 at 10:05 pm

    Very pretty card!

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  173. Ang says

    May 17, 2018 at 10:07 pm

    Love the bright flowers with the grey background.

    Reply
  174. Lisa Scanlon says

    May 17, 2018 at 10:19 pm

    CZ, love the card! It maybe putzy but after you’ve done one, it would go pretty easy to make a few for a beautiful gift set to give someone as a gift.

    Reply
  175. Louise says

    May 17, 2018 at 10:33 pm

    Incredible craftwork Cathy

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  176. pam edwards says

    May 17, 2018 at 11:44 pm

    There are so many great stamps,dies and stincils to chose from. You have all done a great job.

    Reply
  177. Carolyn S says

    May 17, 2018 at 11:52 pm

    What a beautiful card! I love the vibrant colors against the pale gray. I’m afraid I would get twitchy though inlaying all those tiny pieces but the end result is really lovely

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  178. Lynne T says

    May 17, 2018 at 11:54 pm

    I love your beautiful inlaid card. I cannot wait to try this technique.

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  179. Memoriesbymanda says

    May 18, 2018 at 12:03 am

    Another great collection to love.

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  180. RENUKA says

    May 18, 2018 at 12:32 am

    Beautiful inlay card; love the color.

    Reply
  181. Anja curvers says

    May 18, 2018 at 12:51 am

    I really love the inlaid die technique and you made a gorgeous card using that cluster die. This is another must have from this release. Thanks for sharing and the chance to win.

    Reply
  182. Charlotte Deerborn says

    May 18, 2018 at 2:54 am

    I like how you used this die. I like the inlaid technique but did not picture it with this die until you made your card.

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  183. Nancy Fleming says

    May 18, 2018 at 2:55 am

    Love the card! You are fabulous when it comes to choosing colors on your cards.

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  184. sally Sherfield says

    May 18, 2018 at 3:25 am

    WOW WOW WOW just love this card, so bright and colourful. Need that die cut lol!!!

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  185. Colleen Howell says

    May 18, 2018 at 3:25 am

    Love it! A great way to use a die cut, the colors are so pretty as well.

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  186. Deb Hardy says

    May 18, 2018 at 4:26 am

    Beautiful card, Cathy. Enjoyed watching your video.

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  187. Andrea D. says

    May 18, 2018 at 4:33 am

    You made a beautiful card. It looks great.
    Thanks for inspiring me.

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  188. Deepa Lakshman says

    May 18, 2018 at 4:48 am

    This is so pretty. I have never tried these type of cards with inlay diecutting but you sure are pushing me to do it.

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  189. Karen Freeman says

    May 18, 2018 at 5:55 am

    Love, Love , Love the grey on white with the bright colors. Simply gorgeous.

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  190. Patti G says

    May 18, 2018 at 6:15 am

    I love the simplicity of this die cut and your card!!

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  191. Janet says

    May 18, 2018 at 7:19 am

    Wow, I love this, great card!

    Reply
  192. Tracy says

    May 18, 2018 at 7:22 am

    Love your card !

    Reply
  193. Siobhann says

    May 18, 2018 at 7:40 am

    You sound as pleased as punch with your beautiful spring creation!! What did you do before SSS and card making huh?? Love the humour that tags along with the creativity. Nice one CZ!!

    Reply
  194. Lori Rasmussen-Murray says

    May 18, 2018 at 8:11 am

    Wow! That’s a very pretty card. Worth the time!

    Reply
  195. Theresa N says

    May 18, 2018 at 8:28 am

    Love the inlays….

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  196. Nana Griffin says

    May 18, 2018 at 8:33 am

    Very lovely.

    Reply
  197. Pat T says

    May 18, 2018 at 8:37 am

    Love your card and the new Simon release!

    Reply
  198. Kelly Butler says

    May 18, 2018 at 8:46 am

    Id commit to the inlay too. I love that look. This card is so classy and pretty. Very nice!

    Reply
  199. Kelly Butler says

    May 18, 2018 at 8:54 am

    Ps….ur hysterical. Love ur candid style.

    Reply
  200. lee says

    May 18, 2018 at 9:38 am

    I agree; bright and cheerful and it looks like fun to make. Love inlaid die cuts. Great video.

    Reply
  201. Kim Salito says

    May 18, 2018 at 9:52 am

    This is a beautiful card. I love it. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  202. Tracy says

    May 18, 2018 at 10:07 am

    I really enjoyed your card. Very pretty

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  203. Vicki Nelson says

    May 18, 2018 at 10:16 am

    I enjoy you cards and your commentary! Beautiful!

    Reply
  204. Kristen C says

    May 18, 2018 at 10:26 am

    I love the color combo you used on this card. Making it reminds me of doing a puzzle and I love puzzles.

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  205. Michele W says

    May 18, 2018 at 10:33 am

    Love the brightly colored inlaid flowers! Perfect on the soft gray background. Thanks for the tip about using tape to remove those pesky paper strings.

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  206. Mary Holshouser says

    May 18, 2018 at 10:40 am

    Love the spring bouquet.
    Fantastic die.
    Great card.
    thanks for sharing.
    txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  207. Katie C. says

    May 18, 2018 at 11:17 am

    LOVE the white around the flowers. Makes them really pop!

    Reply
  208. Nance Salkeld says

    May 18, 2018 at 11:20 am

    Gorgeous card, so bright and refreshing!

    Reply
  209. Jennifer Stanley says

    May 18, 2018 at 11:30 am

    Love your cards! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  210. Linda M. says

    May 18, 2018 at 11:48 am

    Love these new dies and your card!

    Reply
  211. Crystal Williams says

    May 18, 2018 at 11:50 am

    Beautiful inlay card! SSS never disappoints with their new products. So much fun to be had! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  212. Jennifer Petersen says

    May 18, 2018 at 11:50 am

    A beautiful inlay look! Love it!

    Reply
  213. Jacqueline Bell says

    May 18, 2018 at 11:54 am

    I Am loving the inlay card!

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  214. redasnell says

    May 18, 2018 at 12:13 pm

    Inlaying these dies makes it look so dimensional yet great for posting. Genius to use grey as your neutral background instead of the usual white or ivory

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  215. Gilda (McStamper) says

    May 18, 2018 at 12:15 pm

    Beautiful card. Thanks for the video.

    Reply
  216. Susan Petty-Bailer says

    May 18, 2018 at 12:21 pm

    Love the flower cluster die!! Also love the colors.

    Reply
  217. Cindyellen Robinson says

    May 18, 2018 at 12:22 pm

    that is an absolutely amazing card. thank you so much for showing that.

    Reply
  218. kelly says

    May 18, 2018 at 12:23 pm

    love this idea!

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  219. Cindy B says

    May 18, 2018 at 12:29 pm

    I love what you did here. Very pretty

    Reply
  220. Sandra Colebank says

    May 18, 2018 at 12:30 pm

    Awesome release. Love your card.

    Reply
  221. Regina says

    May 18, 2018 at 12:38 pm

    Beautiful! and I think it would be outstanding on a black background.

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  222. Annalisa says

    May 18, 2018 at 12:38 pm

    What a great idea to put the white and brights on the soft grey background. I really like how it both enhances the design, but doesn’t distract from the colors. And well done for all that inlay! Thanks for sharing such a lovely design with us!

    In a sort of answer to your question: I do not do card videos, but if I did, I would have to weigh my perfectionist tendencies of wanting to get it exactly right (and thus making a card ahead of time to check that it works), and my inherent laziness of not wanting to go through all that work again. I don’t know which would win, but I suspect laziness. Thus my videos would be like the Three Stooges making cards: farce upon farce.

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  223. Pamela Philpott says

    May 18, 2018 at 12:48 pm

    Really enjoyed your inlay creation! The die is beautiful! A gotta have!

    Reply
  224. NWFlamingo says

    May 18, 2018 at 12:52 pm

    Love how those colors pop with the gray background!

    Reply
  225. Patty Eifert says

    May 18, 2018 at 12:55 pm

    You are a hoot Cathy!! I totally forgot about the tittles!! I heard that from Laura too …cracked me up! Anyway… you’re card turned out beautiful! I’ve done this inlay stuff before and it is time consuming but I love the finished look!! FYI .. I totally drop my dies to see what pieces will come out before I have to start picking away at the rest!!

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  226. Pam Whitehead says

    May 18, 2018 at 12:56 pm

    WOW!!!!!!!!!!!

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  227. Lynn says

    May 18, 2018 at 1:00 pm

    Thanks for sharing all the details Cathy! That is a beautiful card!

    Reply
  228. Allison says

    May 18, 2018 at 1:09 pm

    This card just screams Cathy to me with the colors of those flowers and the grey background. That’s the kind of card I’d like to make someday. You know if I made cards. Someday. For now you’ll find me scrapbooking and reading your blog – even the card posts.
    Oh I do like those crystals.

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  229. Leni says

    May 18, 2018 at 1:25 pm

    Love the colorful diecut against the soft grey background. Gorgeous diecut!

    Reply
  230. Karrie Lasater says

    May 18, 2018 at 1:30 pm

    Love this idea and the gray background! Thank you for sharing

    Reply
  231. Donna says

    May 18, 2018 at 1:31 pm

    I am so happy that you are card making! After watching this, I decided I need to do more with light grey background. Makes the rainbow colors pop!

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  232. Stacey says

    May 18, 2018 at 1:49 pm

    Love this card Cathy, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  233. 3MsMom says

    May 18, 2018 at 2:07 pm

    Beautiful card!

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  234. Becky Green says

    May 18, 2018 at 2:18 pm

    Cathy, do you & Laura talk on the phone? LOL I can hear it now! 😉 You sound like Laura! LOL
    And she ALWAYS makes me SMILE! 😀 Your card came out BEAUTIFULLY! I LOVE the in-lay technique! It’s JUST BEAUTIFUL!!!! THANK YOU for a SUPER JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😉

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  235. Sue Smith says

    May 18, 2018 at 2:21 pm

    What an absolutely beautiful card Cathy. I love this die and can’t wait for SSS to get another shipment of it in. I love the multi colored flowers that give the card a very ‘spring’ flair. 🙂

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  236. Karen McCarthy says

    May 18, 2018 at 2:29 pm

    I love the inlay card. Beautiful Kathy

    Reply
  237. Bronwyn Batts says

    May 18, 2018 at 2:53 pm

    This is a really beautiful card. I loved the die. I’m sure I’ll try and make it, but will make sure I have the time and my patience is fresh for the day. Really lovely.

    Reply
  238. Larissa Heskett says

    May 18, 2018 at 3:51 pm

    SQUEAL!! LOVING the NEW RELEASE and the AMAZING Inspiration!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)

    Reply
  239. Sarah Mix says

    May 18, 2018 at 4:03 pm

    Love the inlaid flowers! So pretty!

    Reply
  240. Meghan Kennihan says

    May 18, 2018 at 4:07 pm

    I love the colors and the little sparkle embellishments.

    Reply
  241. Jennifer says

    May 18, 2018 at 4:29 pm

    That’s a very pretty card! Thanks for sharing! I love the die & the way you did the colorful inlay was a great idea!

    Reply
  242. Gail Anderson says

    May 18, 2018 at 5:06 pm

    Very striking card! Love the in-laid colors!

    Reply
  243. Loraine Pike says

    May 18, 2018 at 5:09 pm

    Wow! that is beautiful — I’m not sure I’d have the patience for that!

    Reply
  244. Johanna Rundell says

    May 18, 2018 at 5:51 pm

    You always come up with something unique. Love your work.

    Reply
  245. Connie says

    May 18, 2018 at 6:19 pm

    You called your card simple. But it’s a great idea to try out and it looks great! Thanks

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  246. Bonnie E says

    May 18, 2018 at 6:46 pm

    The card is fabulous – love how fresh and clean it looks. The gray sets off both the white lines of the die cuts, as well as those rich flower colours beautifully. Gorgeous!

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  247. Laura Casselman says

    May 18, 2018 at 8:17 pm

    I really want to case your flower cluster die card!

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  248. D.Ann C says

    May 18, 2018 at 9:10 pm

    Love what you did with that lovely flower cluster!

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  249. Traci Nickerson says

    May 18, 2018 at 10:08 pm

    Love the spring colors in your layered die. And the crystals look like drops of rain. April showers bring May flowers!

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  250. Jackie Porter says

    May 18, 2018 at 10:48 pm

    I loved your tutorial! I applaud your patience and determination with all those pieces!

    Reply
  251. Karthikha Uday says

    May 19, 2018 at 12:53 am

    Super beautiful card!! I love the flower inlays 🙂

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  252. Cindylnllakewood@aol.com says

    May 19, 2018 at 1:10 am

    You have more patience than me, but the results are beautiful.

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  253. Cindy says

    May 19, 2018 at 1:11 am

    You have more patience than me, but the results are beautiful.

    Reply
  254. Caren C. says

    May 19, 2018 at 3:06 am

    Time consuming, but such a gorgeous result!

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  255. LaverneO says

    May 19, 2018 at 3:14 am

    Send some sunshine my way please…. beautiful card!

    Reply
  256. Isabel Z says

    May 19, 2018 at 5:20 am

    I love blog hops because they inspire me to create–thank you!

    Reply
  257. Lauryne Cunningham says

    May 19, 2018 at 8:07 am

    I love the inlayed look, too. I haven’t attempted it but I’m excited to try it! This is a beautiful card and I love this Flower Cluster Die!

    Reply
  258. Karen Walker says

    May 19, 2018 at 8:30 am

    Inlaid die cuts are one of my favorite techniques. Your card is gorgeous!

    Reply
  259. Yasmine Omar says

    May 19, 2018 at 10:02 am

    Wow!! Absolutely Gorgeous card! The colors are so beautiful. Thanks for the inspiration.

    Reply
  260. Barbara-Jean says

    May 19, 2018 at 10:21 am

    That inlay technique is great! Cards are beautiful.

    Reply
  261. Carol Ferrier says

    May 19, 2018 at 11:32 am

    Such a sweet and colorful idea! It reminds me a bit of stained glass!

    Reply
  262. Keely Jones says

    May 19, 2018 at 12:45 pm

    What a wonderful card! I love the way you did the color inlay!

    Reply
  263. Scarlett Theron Rush says

    May 19, 2018 at 1:28 pm

    Ooh! I love that rainbow die cut!!
    It’s so pretty! ?
    Great card!

    Reply
  264. Maureen Reiss says

    May 19, 2018 at 1:55 pm

    Super BEAUTIFUL card!!!! LOVE it!!!!!!

    Reply
  265. Linda Duensing says

    May 19, 2018 at 2:49 pm

    Beautiful card and great video. I love the beautiful bright colors. Thanks for sharing.

    Linda D.

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  266. Monica W says

    May 19, 2018 at 5:32 pm

    Lovely card. Really like how you inlayed the flowers with such bright beautiful colors.

    Reply
  267. Lori says

    May 19, 2018 at 6:05 pm

    Such a pretty card, love that die!

    Reply
  268. Stacy V says

    May 19, 2018 at 6:26 pm

    Very pretty :). Love you used a grey background…I’m always trying to incorporate yardstick but I find it challenging :S

    Reply
  269. Linda Anderson says

    May 19, 2018 at 6:34 pm

    Gorgeous colors in your floral inlay card. This is truly a striking yet simple design even though a bit time consuming. Well worth the effort! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  270. Jolene says

    May 19, 2018 at 9:19 pm

    You’re card is beautiful. I love the white die boarder and the crystals! Also, you’re video was entertaining… I love the humor! 🙂

    Reply
  271. shari says

    May 19, 2018 at 9:50 pm

    very nice!

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  272. Lindsey-NY says

    May 19, 2018 at 10:23 pm

    Whoa, you have more patience than I will ever have! Your card is so clever.

    Reply
  273. Sunitha Fernandez says

    May 19, 2018 at 10:41 pm

    Beautiful card!! Thanks for sharing and inspiring!

    Reply
  274. Tracy Chambers says

    May 19, 2018 at 10:54 pm

    Love this card, it is beautiful. I am also so excited to get my hands on the “How the Hex are You” stamp set…. love it.

    Reply
  275. Valerie Hayden says

    May 19, 2018 at 11:17 pm

    Fabulous colors, love all the inlay! Hallmark worthy!

    Reply
  276. Terrie D. says

    May 20, 2018 at 12:53 am

    Your card is beautiful! I love how you inlayed different colors for the flowers 🙂

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  277. June Stengel says

    May 20, 2018 at 8:07 am

    You are VERY patient! I’ve tried the inlaid technique, so I know what you went through. You are correct….wine helps! 🙂 Beautiful results!

    Reply
  278. Denise Bryant says

    May 20, 2018 at 1:18 pm

    Love this inlaid technique!

    Reply
  279. lois says

    May 20, 2018 at 2:17 pm

    Awesome card!! Love it! Especially the colours you used. TFS!!

    Reply
  280. Megan N says

    May 20, 2018 at 4:11 pm

    Gorgeous! Love the colorful inlaid flowers!!!

    Reply
  281. DUMONTIER Marjorie says

    May 20, 2018 at 5:00 pm

    What a fantastic card !!
    [margessw(at)icloud(dot)com]

    Reply
  282. Miriam Prantner says

    May 20, 2018 at 9:34 pm

    Love how those bright flowers pop against the gray background!

    Reply
  283. Irene says

    May 21, 2018 at 4:04 am

    Stunning card! Love the gray background to set off the beautiful inlay!

    Reply
  284. Sonia W says

    May 21, 2018 at 5:03 pm

    Beautiful card !!

    Reply
  285. Vicky C says

    May 22, 2018 at 12:28 pm

    Beautiful die-cut in-lay card design! Love the colours! So much work but the result is definitely worth it!

    Reply
  286. Lois John says

    May 25, 2018 at 7:15 pm

    Beautiful card\!! Love that stamp!!

    Reply

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