Saturday, January 22, 2011

Short & Sweet Blog Hop


Welcome to the Short & Sweet Blog Hop!!  So happy to have you visit my blog!  You should have arrived from the uber-talented MYAMAGOO.  If this is your first stop, please go HERE to begin the hop (you don't want to miss out on any blog candy or project ideas)!

Here is a complete list of blogs in this hop:

217 Creations by Elizabeth 
 Crazy About Cricut by Jenny
 Bling Queen by Wendy
 The Bug Bytes by Pam
 Love To Create Cards by Steph
 Design Create Inspire by Myamagoo 
>>YOU ARE HERE!<<
Sweet Sassy Diva by Bobbi Jo

I have blog candy that I will share with you below!  Now let's get down to the "Sweet Spot"!

I was inspired to make the beaded hearts when I spotted a similar one in the Wedding aisle at Michaels.  Couldn't believe that someone would pay $5 for two of these.....

I purchased a package of white and irridescent beads and grabbed my Glossy Accents.  When I cut out the pieces of the card, I took the hearts from the layer to create my beaded hearts. 

I outlined the heart with Glossy Accents. 

Then I put the beads into the center.

Next, I put Glossy Accents all over the beads. 

Here is how they look before they dry. 

To make the card, I pulled out my Gypsy and opened up Lacy Labels.  I found a lacy label with hearts on it in the top row far right.

I welded the words from Nursery Rhyme and sized them to fit my card.  You can see the card in the layer behind.

Here are the pieces cut out.  The red paper is from the Imortal Love paper pad that I found at Joann's.
The finished card is 4 3/4 x 4 3/4.  I matted the front with the same metallic silver cardstock I cut the words out of.  I used Diamond Stickles to give the words some sparkle.  As you might have already guessed, this card is for my Valentine!!

Here is my blog candy!!!  In order to qualify, you need to be or become a follower and leave me a comment telling me what you plan to give to your sweetie (or friend) for Valentine's Day!

There is one last stop in our hop that you don't want to miss!!!  Click HERE to get to Sweet Sassy Diva's blog!

Have a Crafty Valentine's Day!
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83 comments:

  1. BrittneyJanuary 22, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    Super cute card!

    I'm not sure of our Valentine's plans yet, and if that involved gift giving. I think I'll just play it by ear!

    And, I'm already a follower =)

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  2. mitch1066January 22, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    Im loving all this inspiration,thanks for sharing.Im a new follower :)

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  3. 217 CreationsJanuary 22, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    Great card! Love this beaded heart technique! So cool! I am not sure yet for VDay. I always give cards to me husband and the kids.
    Thanks for being a part of my blog hop!
    I hope you have a great weekend!

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  4. JenLJanuary 22, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Great card! I love that cut from LL, I need to remember it more. Love the glossy accents idea, I've never used it before.

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  5. birdJanuary 22, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    Super cute card and what a way to use your head and make your own hearts thanks for sharing how to make them

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  6. KatieJanuary 22, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    I love your card:) The frame is so sweet! I plan on making my DH a steak dinner.

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  7. ToniJanuary 22, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Wow i love what you did with the hearts , what a cleaver idea, and I like how the background kinda looks like an old barn door with the red glitter going down it ... GREAT!! card

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  8. Lisa's Scrap SiteJanuary 22, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Just beautiful,thanks for sharing with us,I loved your card!!!

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  9. papillon digital designJanuary 22, 2011 at 7:51 AM

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  10. Prettiful CreationsJanuary 22, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    I am a new follower. I love the technique you used on the hearts. I have no plans for V day yet...it is more for the kids than us adults.
    kgprevost(at)sbcglobal(dot)net
    http://www.kathyskraftsandmore.blogspot.com/

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  11. MelissaJanuary 22, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Hey Lori!! You won the Cupcake Wrappers cartridge on my blog!!! Stop by so you can send me your address! Congrats!

    Love your card and the tutorial for the hearts! Unfortnately my hubby will be out of town on business on Valentines Day so we will need to celebrate together before!

    Have a great day!

    Melissa
    www.disneydreamerdesigns.blogspot.com

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  12. BrendaJanuary 22, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Very pretty card. I am now a follower. I haven't decided what to give my hubby for valentines day yet but it's gotta be good since he is putting up with me and my craft habit.
    brz352@yahoo.com

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  13. ReneeleeakJanuary 22, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Very elegant looking card. So pretty! Thanks for sharing your beaded technique with us.
    I'm not so sure yet what I plan to give my Hubby on Valentines Day yet, besides a hand-made card from me. ☺
    reneeleeak at yahoo dot com

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  14. LesleyfromWIJanuary 22, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Very pretty. I have not even started thinking of Valentine's Day yet. Hoping the hop will get me motivated!!

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  15. KrisJanuary 22, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    I'm a new follower, love your blog.I hope to have a go out to dinner as a family on Valentines day.
    krisandcody2u@comcast dot net

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  16. UnknownJanuary 22, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    What a lucky Valentine! I love the idea of making your own beaded hearts...embellies we've made always mean so much more, and yours are gorgeous! I'm a new follower---I know I'll have fun, poking around on your blog and finding all the creativity! You can find me at ksjennings at gmail dot com and/or http://karelj.blogspot.com

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  17. LaurieinazJanuary 22, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Great card. Love the beaded hearts. Don't know what I will give my DH for Valentine's...maybe less of headache?! That'll definitely be a one-day only gift, though.
    lroberts00@msn.com

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  18. MagooJanuary 22, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    oh I love this technique you shared with us - it looks beautiful and adds so much texture and dimension to the card!!!

    What a pretty card :) :)


    xoxo Magoo

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  19. SummerJanuary 22, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Very cool project, thanks for all the great ideas. My DH and I dont give gifts on Valentine's Day, but I do try and make him a silly card.

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  20. MeaganJanuary 22, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    I'm now a follower. This card it super cute and I love the beaded hearts!!

    I'm not sure what to give the guy yet. I'm sure I'll come up with something!!

    Thanks for sharing!

    Meagan
    beyondpaperdesigns.blogspot.com

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  21. C'est La-Vie Designs Unlimited, LLCJanuary 22, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    I have some of those kinds of beads called dew drops I believe and I am going to try that technique because I already have the glossy accents (never used either). Thanks for the inspiration!

    I am giving my hubby a homemade card with homemade coupons for some seriously loving things to cash in on in the future.

    La-Vie
    l_borde (at yahoo.com)

    http://cestla-viedesigns.blogspot.com/

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  22. UnknownJanuary 22, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Beautiful card and a great tip! Thank you for a chance to win!

    http://jmecreations.blogspot.com/

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  23. scrapaholicjenJanuary 22, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Love your card and the beaded hearts look fantastic! TFS!!
    qtme2003 at yahoo dot ca

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  24. VickiJanuary 22, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Super card. Thanks for sharing. For valetines I'll probably make some cards and candy holders for my grandsons.

    vwilson577 at yahoo.com

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  25. DreamaJanuary 22, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    SO pretty and thanks for the step-by-step. I need to get busy.

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  26. AlexJanuary 22, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    love this ! tfs :)

    the condes at gmail dot com

    hugs:)

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  27. papillon digital designJanuary 22, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Love the card and the rich colors!! TFS
    And sorry for the typo sweetie. I type so fast that sometimes I get the order of the letters in words wrong :). But I am glad that I got a smile on your face
    This "Card" is beautiful!!

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  28. KristinJanuary 22, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    The card is so pretty - I too have been trying diffent techniques to cut down on the cost of embellishments and make my own.

    My sweetie has been having a rough time lately. I'm going to make his favorite meal and just have a quiet evening to let him know how special he is to me and that I'll always be there.

    Kristin
    ksully4597 at gmail dot com

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  29. maryvernauJanuary 22, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Super cute card and what a great idea for making beaded hearts! Thanks! No plans for Valentine's, but I'm making treat bags for co-workers ( with my expression, of course!)

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  30. UnknownJanuary 22, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Fabulous job on your card!!! TFS
    Cindy

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  31. stefeniJanuary 22, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Great card, cool texture! I haven't even given Valentine's a thought! Hmmm, what to get my boyfriend...

    spunkycrayon at yahoo dot com

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  32. Java Jen's CreationsJanuary 22, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Love your card!!! I have been a follower for some time now! As far as Valentine plans, I'm working on a mini album of pics of the two of us together through the years - (we've been married over 25 years!) Since he travels all the time, the best gift we can give each other is simply spending time together!

    javajen1 at hotmail dot com

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  33. beverlydJanuary 22, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    I am not sure what I am going to do for my husband besides make him a few Valentines day cards and probably dinner. Happy Valentines Day to you!

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  34. marciaJanuary 22, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    thanks for the ideas! oddly enough I think that You and Me is in the Sweethearts cartridge as well! What will I give my sweetie? oh gosh ... I am thing something Wii related so we can play together. :) you can contact me on my blog marciaink.blogspot.com. cheers!

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  35. Wendy aka Bling QueenJanuary 22, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    This is a great card. I love the beads you added.

    Lucky to be with such talented ladies on this hop

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  36. momd28January 22, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    I am a new follower to your blog but really look forward to seeing all your wonderful creations in the future. As far as valentines plans. My hubby is not the traditional hubby. I plan on making him a sweet valentines day card and maybe go out to dinner. nothing too fancy!

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  37. MelKilMDJanuary 22, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    We are living apart while trying to sale our house in MD, and Valentine's is also his birthday, so I am taking a flight to AL to spend the week with him.
    Melinda
    melinda@kilgore.com

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  38. BrendaJanuary 22, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Very nice Valentine card. Thanks for sharing.

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  39. Sheila aka SassyLadyJanuary 22, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Love - your card and the techniques you shared with us today! I am just spending a romantic dinner with him. TFS

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  40. Carrie KJanuary 22, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Great card! We really don't do anything special but I will probably make him a card.
    Carrie
    carriedan1 at live dot com

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  41. karen's kornerJanuary 22, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    I really don't have a sweetie but I have a grandson who is three and he will be the recipient of my valentine. He will be getting something sweet and something to play with. kmrs@msn.com

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  42. pigs cricutJanuary 22, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    im not sure what we are doing for valentines day. we havent talked about it yet.

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  43. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    I Love the fact you made your own heart!! How clever!! Great job Im a new follower- Ill be back
    kacee
    youhadmeatscrap.blogspot.com

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  44. AnnaJanuary 22, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Adorable card!!! Just wonderful!!!
    I am not big into Valentine's Day...My 2nd granddaughter, Kate, was born on Valentine's day and my oldest GD, Presley, birthday is on the 13th (11 yrs apart) so birthdays are a lot bigger part of my life than Valentine's day LOL
    Thanks for the chance to win.
    annadowdy at gmail dot com

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  45. TanyaJanuary 22, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    LOVE your card!!! Thanks for sharing!! I always make my hunny a special card for this special day. We don't really exchange gifts or anything like that, but we do cards. He spends hours finding the right one from the store (haha) and I spend hours making him one. :) Thanks for sharing your card with us. I'm a new follower.

    hugs,
    Tanya
    freddylswillima@windstream.net

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  46. AmandaJanuary 22, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Hubby and I don't usually do much for Valentines Day but I will surely make him a cute card! Your card is very nice! Great job!
    Amanda (als1048@gmail.com)

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  47. Crooked ScrapperJanuary 22, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    Your husband will love your card. it is very cute. I love this tenique. Thanks for sharing.Im a new follower

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  48. wallkimberlyJanuary 22, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Very cute card...thanks for sharing your ideas

    i'm a new follower

    wallkimberly@msn.com

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  49. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    I really love your work and Blog. I'm Part of the Blog Hop.I also think it's very nice of you to include blog candy as well.I became a follower and will be coming back often for tips and ideas.

    JennCocke@ designingsisters2011@gmail.com

    http://cricutcritterdesigning.blogspot.com/

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  50. Cherylann's "Outta-My-Mind "January 22, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Love your project. As of right now no plans for valentines. I am already a follower of your blog
    Cherylann (prinkles)
    prinkles@woh.rr.com

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  51. SharonJanuary 22, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    That is an awesome Idea. Love your card as well.

    I plan to give my hubby sugar free candy for Valentines and Make him a card.

    Sharon
    rsmbley85 at gmail dot com

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  52. JanaJanuary 22, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    I love the beaded hearts. I'll be giving those a try. For Valentine's day I'll be baking my Sweetie heart shaped sugar cookies with icing.
    terpstra1ataoldotcom

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  53. EnikoJanuary 22, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Love your card! For Valentine's Day I will do all my Honey's laundry & even put it away & make him his favorite Apple Pie! enikodelisle@comcast.net

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  54. EnikoJanuary 22, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Not sure my last comment went through...love the beads...you are wonderful! enikodelisle@comcast.net

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  55. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    I love this card, the way that you pearled the hearts is so clever and came out so pretty! Thank you for sharing!
    You are very talented, glad to become a follower, now I will be able to check back for more inspiration!
    Contact Info: incase I am the lucky winner :0)
    email: arebori0204@gmail.com
    New Blog: if you get a chance, I love new friends! www.scraptillyadrop.blogspot.com

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  56. JanJanuary 22, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Great Card! I love the beaded hearts. I am going to have to try this technique. The paper you used is really nice too.
    Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.

    Jan
    Jan.schmeckpeper@yahoo.com

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  57. ValerieJanuary 22, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Great idea on the hearts. I love glossy accents.
    LAStamper at aol dot com

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  58. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    Great project. I love that idea with the beads. Gonna try it.

    TulipCollector
    Linda Vargas
    tulips4u_90501@yahoo.com

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  59. *StarJanuary 22, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Super cute card! I love how you did the bead hearts. We just exchange cards and go out to dinner. Tfs and have a great day. :)
    star24601 at gmail dot com
    starspaperpassion.blogspot.com

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  60. Amy M.January 22, 2011 at 8:11 PM

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  61. Amy M.January 22, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    I love the beaded hearts!!!

    I plan on making my hubby a card for Valentine's day since he loves that it's made just for him :)

    morose44 at hotmail dot com

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  62. Jennie GarciaJanuary 22, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    That is so cute!! Love the heart idea TFS!! Take Care!!
    Jennie @ http://earthyscrap.blogspot.com/

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  63. Toni Stacey SimpsonJanuary 22, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Beautiful! The heart idea is awesome! I will make my honey a Valantines card, He loves all the cards I make him

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  64. Sandee McIntyreJanuary 22, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    What a neat card!! Thanks for sharing. My husband and normally go to dinner just the two of us and I normally make him a card. He loves it!

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  65. just by leeJanuary 22, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    love your card - especially the red paper with the lines through it!!

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  66. MariaJanuary 22, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Super fabulous card! Love it!!!!

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  67. Cricut CoupleJanuary 22, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Oh I love the technique with the beads and glossy accents! This hop is just fantastic! Love all the projects! My Grandma, who passed away 9 years ago, would have been 90 this year. Her birthday is Valentine's Day. We are having a big family gathering and celebrating her birthday so that everyone can get together and remember. What they don't know is that we made mini-scrapbooks for everyone coming. It's going to be such a wonderful day!

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  68. SrapaholicRNJanuary 22, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    I am making my hubby a home made card and shadow box.

    Spud
    dkr326@msn.com

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  69. Got2BCraftingJanuary 23, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    Love the beaded hearts! Not sure what I am giving my hubby yet... it's alway so hard for me. Of course I will be making him a very special card... that's a given!! :)
    Lori
    http://got2bcrafting.blogspot.com/
    got2bcrafting at gmail dotcom

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  70. Teri BarefootJanuary 23, 2011 at 4:05 AM

    I love the beaded hearts I need to make some of these thank you so much
    I am giving my kids cards and most likely some candy and I will make my hubby some Homemade Choc Covered Cherries he loves these so much
    thanks I love your work

    Thank you,
    Teri
    teri.barefoot@gmail.com

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  71. MLiss3January 23, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    Cute card and I like what you did with the hearts. Will have to try that myself.
    TFS!
    trepanierm at comcast dot net

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  72. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    I love the technique you used on the hearts.Very nice card.
    Our V'day plans, DH and I always go out for a real nice dinner.

    TFS
    Debi

    cards_by_montana_reflections at bresnan dot net

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  73. Carrie's CornerJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Cute card and neat idea with the hearts. DH and I generally exchange cards and occassionally go out to dinner depending on the day of the week the holiday lands! TFS!
    Carrie
    cau0617 at yahoo dot com

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  74. littlenJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Very pretty card. TFS.

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  75. scrapperbeckaJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Very cute layout Great job

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  76. DinaJanuary 23, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    great card! love the way the hearts came out! Dina arm1997@msn.com

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  77. BreeJanuary 23, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    I have never seen the gloss stuff before. This is such a pretty card. Thank you so much for sharing your work and your ideas. Thanks again!!

    Bree
    bree.paris@gmail.com

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  78. AngelaJanuary 23, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Love the card! Valentine's is a special day for us as it is also our anniversary. I will be sure to get him his favorite candy as well as a love card for a free backrub. Just became a follower, tfs!
    lauermaa@gmail.com

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  79. joniJanuary 23, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Very pretty! Love the beaded hearts...I can't believe someone would pay that much either! Gotta love being crafty!!! We don't normally celebrate Valentines day...we celebrate all year long! TFS
    hugs,
    joni

    arcocha at yahoo dot com

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  80. KathrynJanuary 23, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Wow, this is a wonderful card!!! Love the hearts. V-day will be spent at home enjoying the company of my DH and DD.

    Kathryn
    wamfamily(at)surewest(dot)net

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  81. Celeste B.January 23, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    I know I'm too late for the candy, but I wanted to let you know that I love this card!!! You did an amazing job!!! :) I love the hearts; the whole thing is beautiful!! TFS!

    Celeste B.
    ccscards.blogspot.com

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  82. JenniferJanuary 24, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    What a gorgeous card!!! :) It is so elegant! What a fun, new way to decorate the hearts!

    Thank you so much for sharing,

    Jennifer
    partridgelu at yahoo dot com

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  83. Gina KindeJanuary 29, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    wow, you wowed me with that. I love the heart beads you made they turned out beautiful and the card was just georgeous. Loved it. Now as to what I am going to give my husband for valentines day hmmmmm, maybe a good swift kick in the buttttttt, no just kidding, of course we will go out to red lobster our favorites and I will make him a lovely card and I have been truley inspired by this blog and of course his favorite candy. thanks for a chance to win. gina kinde ginak1117@att.net

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