Friday, September 21, 2012

Holiday Cards & More Blog Hop

Happy Friday! Today, I'm participating in the Paper Crafts Magazine's Holiday Cards and More 12 Blogs of Christmas Blog Hop. 


If you're hopping with us, you should be coming from Latisha's blog. To start from the beginning, or if you get lost along the way, here's the order:

Jocelyn Olson <--You are here

I was so excited to be asked to participate and be among these super talented ladies. :) Woot!

We're each using one of the free Paper Crafts sentiments (you can find them HERE) and I used the "Yuletide Greetings" on my ultra-CAS card:


I pretty much just used the sentiment for the card, although I used it in two ways. First, I imported the image into the Silhouette Designer Studio and die cut the sentiment on silver cardstock. 

For the "greetings," I converted the file into a png file and cropped the word from the rest of the sentiment. Then, I converted the sentiment into a digital brush in Photoshop. It was a quick and easy way to recolor the word, and now I have the "greetings" brush for my next project (think Season's Greetings, Birthday Greetings, etc.). Here's a close-up:


I received my copy of Holiday Cards & More, and it is FABULOUS! It's definitely worth buying for card, tag, and gift wrapping ideas. If you can't find it, you can purchase it HERE. 

You can try to win a copy by commenting on each of the designers' blogs. Each designer will give away one issue. To enter, please leave a comment on this post (through September 25th) for a chance to win.

Next on the hop is the very talented Meredith. Be sure to hop all the way to the Paper Crafts' blog (psst--they have some great prizes). 

Thanks for looking!

Supplies
Digital sentiments: (Holiday Cards & More vol. 7) Paper Crafts Magazine
Cardstock: (Sweet Tooth) Stamp School, (navy) Bazzill, (silver) The Paper Studio
Thread: (green) Gutterman
Digital elements on Photoshop
Die cutting on the Silhouette Cameo

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103 comments:

  1. ElenaSeptember 21, 2012 at 5:08 AM

    Wow - so gorgeous! I wish I knew how to do all of that photoshoppy stuff....you make it sound so easy ;)

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  2. Die Cut LadySeptember 21, 2012 at 5:42 AM

    Love the silver wording. Do you have a trick to adhering such a delicate lettering??

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  3. craftykellyjSeptember 21, 2012 at 6:04 AM

    Very pretty card! I love the sentiment!

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  4. Jen MSeptember 21, 2012 at 6:37 AM

    Gorgeous, Jocelyn! I love how you cut the sentiment in silver. It's so shiny!

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  5. LeeSeptember 21, 2012 at 6:42 AM

    I love that silver, lime and nave combo! great card - thank you.

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  6. LynndaSeptember 21, 2012 at 6:45 AM

    CAS and pretty card ... hugs...xoxo

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  7. craftymom205September 21, 2012 at 6:50 AM

    Great card.

    craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

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  8. UnknownSeptember 21, 2012 at 6:51 AM

    So amazing! Gorgeous card!

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  9. Julie Tucker-WolekSeptember 21, 2012 at 7:04 AM

    So beautiful!!! LOVE it!!!!

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  10. Elise C.September 21, 2012 at 7:10 AM

    Wow, this card is great!

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  11. DianeSeptember 21, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    Love your card. So amazing. Thanks for sharing.

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  12. Gregsgirl's crafty cornerSeptember 21, 2012 at 7:37 AM

    lovely card!

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    Great card and great ideas for reusing the sentiment.

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  14. KashaSeptember 21, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    I love the silver accents!

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  15. Anne-MetteSeptember 21, 2012 at 7:53 AM

    Beautyful. It is simple and just spot on. Funny with the frase "Yuletide" - it sounds like the Danish word "Juletid" which means Christmas time...

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  16. ~amy~September 21, 2012 at 8:34 AM

    Love the impact of the sentiment...awesome card!

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  17. stampingandstitchingSeptember 21, 2012 at 8:42 AM

    Wonderful CAS card, Jocelyn! I love what you did with the sentiment - so creative!

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  18. SandySeptember 21, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    Wow, I love how you used the sentiment. It really pops on the card.

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  19. Renee VSeptember 21, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    Ooooh, definitely a classic! Love the foil letters and stitched ribbon :)

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  20. BeastybunnySeptember 21, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    Fantastic card! I love the shiny sentiment! Gorgeous!

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  21. Virginia L.September 21, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    Absolutely CAS and FABULOUS, Jocelyn!! Congrats on all your success this year! Way to go!

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  22. PerrieSeptember 21, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    WOWZERS!!!! Great card!

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  23. connieSeptember 21, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    pretty card! love the green stitching on the navy.

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  24. Tracey McNeelySeptember 21, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    Clean simple and cool!

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  25. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2012 at 10:01 AM

    Such a great card ! Love the big sentiment !

    Margaret C

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  26. MarySeptember 21, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    This is a simply lovely card! The matching green stitching pulls it all together...wonderful!!
    Thanks so much!

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  27. pamelaSeptember 21, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    Man I love this. This is exactly why I need a silhouette!

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  28. JingleSeptember 21, 2012 at 10:44 AM

    WOW! This is breathtaking, Jocelyn!

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  29. maria f.September 21, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    Girl, you scare me with your digital skills! That is too cool, that metallic die cut. And then with cool green. Oh so mod but also elegant.

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  30. Diana N.September 21, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    Very clever, cutting out one word and doing some editing to change the color of the second word.

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  31. LyndaSeptember 21, 2012 at 11:44 AM

    Wow, great use of this sentiment!!

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  32. JudySeptember 21, 2012 at 11:47 AM

    Another gorgeous card. I haven't mastered photo-shop yet but cutting it out and layering it would be nice too. Thanks for a simple but special card.

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  33. KeriSeptember 21, 2012 at 11:50 AM

    Silver cardstock?! No way! Love this!

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  34. janet33234September 21, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    Love the use of the sentiment. Wonderful card.

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  35. TinaSeptember 21, 2012 at 12:15 PM

    This card is so pretty! Thanks for a chance to win!

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  36. Beatrice LawsonSeptember 21, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    I am tempted to but PS seeing your card.... Such a great clean design.

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  37. KatherineSeptember 21, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    Great card! Love the clean design and that shiny silver paper.

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  38. carpediemSeptember 21, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    that sentiment looks gorgeous...what a lovely font! laura j

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  39. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2012 at 2:12 PM

    Very pretty card. I have to start using my cricut and doing some of these projects. Thanks for the idea.

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  40. SandiSeptember 21, 2012 at 2:23 PM

    well done

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  41. cjgusloff57September 21, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    Nice clean and crisp card! I need to get Photo Shop!

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  42. AgataSeptember 21, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    Love ultra CAS! Wonderful!

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  43. KailashSeptember 21, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    Wow Jocelyn, a stunning creative card, love the silver and blue. So elegant!!

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  44. LindseySeptember 21, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    Um, wow. This is fabulous, Jocelyn! Totally elegant in its simplicity. And I'm really hoping Mr. Random likes me again here! :D

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  45. DanaSeptember 21, 2012 at 2:47 PM

    Wow!! great card!!

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  46. karenelrSeptember 21, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    I love what you did with the greeting--I want a silhouette sooo badly! Thanks for sharing!

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  47. cghundleySeptember 21, 2012 at 3:33 PM

    Lovely use of the products. Simple and clever.

    Carla from Utah

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  48. AngelaSeptember 21, 2012 at 3:52 PM

    Very pretty!

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  49. Lillian ChildSeptember 21, 2012 at 4:04 PM

    I am so impressed with those that are able to embrace digital technology ... I'm still a scissors and glue crafter and have trouble if I venture too far from my comfort zone. But your card is SO STUNNING!!!

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  50. PamSeptember 21, 2012 at 4:09 PM

    Beautiful. The simplicity is divine.

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  51. DebbieC.September 21, 2012 at 4:49 PM

    Love what you did with the sentiment...great card.

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  52. Lisa's Creative NicheSeptember 21, 2012 at 4:55 PM

    How pretty! I love how the sentiment is the sole focus and how you converted this into a cut! Beautiful!
    Lisa

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  53. Cat CraigSeptember 21, 2012 at 5:23 PM

    STUNNING, my favorite!

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  54. Mom to DeannaSeptember 21, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    Very clever of you to use the die cut!

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  55. bzyPTmomSeptember 21, 2012 at 6:02 PM

    This is gorgeous--just love it! I have a Pazzles cutter--and cutting just one word out of a specialty paper is an awesome idea! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  56. Cheryl B.September 21, 2012 at 6:37 PM

    Thanks for the Cameo idea. it looks great!

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  57. Marie BingamanSeptember 21, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    That is really neat! Love "yuletide" in silver! :)

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  58. Mary-Anne VSeptember 21, 2012 at 6:44 PM

    so simple and stunning... using the silver paper for the sentiment is gorgeous!

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  59. UnknownSeptember 21, 2012 at 6:55 PM

    Great card!! Love the CAS design and the fabulous color combo!! Thanks for the inspiration and the chance to win. Hugs, Joan

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  60. UnknownSeptember 21, 2012 at 7:13 PM

    I couldn't wait to stop by your blog today! I knew you would do something wonderful with a digi sentiment! The silver cutout is brilliant!

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  61. Kim HSeptember 21, 2012 at 8:50 PM

    love the silver sentiment. beautifully simple and elegant. thanks for sharing.

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  62. AngelaSeptember 21, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    Holy cats, I LOVE that silver sentiment! Way to rock the hop, Jocelyn!

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  63. Sue DSeptember 21, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    Lovely card!
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  64. BettySeptember 21, 2012 at 10:26 PM

    Lovely card! Thanks for sharing!

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  65. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2012 at 10:32 PM

    Really striking!

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  66. HawaiianLibrarianSeptember 21, 2012 at 10:42 PM

    Love love love the silver Yuletide! Mahalo for sharing how to make your card.

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  67. Susan S.September 21, 2012 at 11:00 PM

    That silver cardstock is terrific! It really shines! (yes, I know, that was bad. I couldn't help myself.)

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  68. GwenSeptember 21, 2012 at 11:00 PM

    LOVE what you've done with this sentiment! You are a digi-wizard, my friend!!

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  69. Helen F.September 21, 2012 at 11:06 PM

    Simply gorgeous card and the sentiment is fabulous!

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  70. lostinpaperSeptember 21, 2012 at 11:08 PM

    Stunning Jocelyn! What else can I say... but a massive congrats on another well deserved publication!

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  71. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2012 at 12:25 AM

    I am very drawn to simple cards...their very simplicity is very calming and elegant!

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  72. Kris in AlaskaSeptember 22, 2012 at 2:02 AM

    Oh please share how you made the sentiment into a digital brush in Photoshop! Lovely CAS card!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  73. UnknownSeptember 22, 2012 at 5:20 AM

    Love it! Do share your instructions coz u make it so easy!

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  74. UnknownSeptember 22, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    This is stunning!!! I love the silver and blue...very winter! Gorgeous design Jocelyn, congrats on you pub successes...makes me smile to see your name in print!

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  75. Patricia ChalasSeptember 22, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    Wow! your designs is beautiful!! so CAS but so delicate and formal!! Nice TFS

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  76. calamity janeSeptember 22, 2012 at 11:46 AM

    Perfect!! I really like the silver & blue..with that little touch of green!

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  77. bjmartinSeptember 22, 2012 at 1:20 PM

    Awesome! This may push me into using digital images with my paper crafting. Love the simplicity of this!

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  78. AimesSeptember 22, 2012 at 1:25 PM

    Simple, cool and elegant. The way I like my cards! ;D
    It's been a pleasure to be a part of this fantastic hop with you!
    Hugs!
    Aimes
    x

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  79. Susan R. OpelSeptember 22, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    *thud*

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  80. Big Mamma~ a.k.a. Mary SSeptember 22, 2012 at 4:49 PM

    Wow I love this card. What a great greeting.

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  81. Donna G.September 22, 2012 at 5:16 PM

    This is a very pretty card.

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  82. Emily LeiphartSeptember 22, 2012 at 6:44 PM

    Awesome card, Jocelyn! I love that you cut Yuletide from silver cardstock. The lime green is really fabulous!

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  83. Lisa NorstromSeptember 22, 2012 at 8:54 PM

    Love the silver cardstock and very smart use of the word greetings and saving it for other fitting occassions.

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  84. Sherry ButcherSeptember 22, 2012 at 10:07 PM

    TFS your great card.

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  85. KatieSeptember 22, 2012 at 10:38 PM

    Great card, love the silver lettering. Thank you for sharing.

    Katie B.

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  86. Puppy Kisses and Paper DreamsSeptember 22, 2012 at 11:42 PM

    The sentiment in silver paper is absolutely stunning! I can't wait to try this. Thank you for the inspiration :)

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  87. Mary MacSeptember 22, 2012 at 11:44 PM

    Love the pop of blue with the stitching.

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  88. Sarah BiswabicSeptember 23, 2012 at 5:42 AM

    What a beautiful card!

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  89. Cindy H.September 23, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    Love the simplicity of this card.

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  90. Denise BryantSeptember 23, 2012 at 2:04 PM

    Beautiful card! I love the silver cardstock on it... elegant!
    DeniseB

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  91. BarbaraSeptember 23, 2012 at 5:06 PM

    Wow! What an elegant card!

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  92. tapeSeptember 23, 2012 at 5:31 PM

    Ooo, nice! Love the silver.

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  93. TrinhSeptember 23, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    You are a digital whiz! Love how you die cut the Yuletide - beautiful design!

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  94. KarenSeptember 24, 2012 at 6:29 AM

    Wow, love the silver sentiment!

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  95. Karen DunbrookSeptember 24, 2012 at 6:30 AM

    lovely card...

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  96. ColleenSeptember 24, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    This is a pretty and eleagant card. Thanks for sharing.

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  97. Amber SheavesSeptember 24, 2012 at 3:28 PM

    I'm always in awe of your digital prowess! It's like you're speaking Japanese to me. Maybe one day I too will be wise in your ways. =D

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  98. Jen W.September 24, 2012 at 7:09 PM

    This is a true CAS stunner!! Love that silver sentiment and the green thread. You rock! Can't wait to see your projects in the issue!

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  99. LindseySeptember 24, 2012 at 10:38 PM

    I absolutely love it. It is so simple and beautiful. What a fantastic idea to use the silhouette.

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  100. DSWSeptember 25, 2012 at 1:55 AM

    Beautiful, clean graphic design - simply stunning!

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  101. Isha GuptaSeptember 25, 2012 at 4:56 AM

    Great CAS card Jocelyn. You Rock digis!!! Thanks for a chance to win this special magazine.

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  102. GeriSeptember 25, 2012 at 9:58 PM

    Wow! Stunning card. You make it sound so easy!

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  103. Kelly GriglioneSeptember 27, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    Oh man, that silver word is sooooo stunning!!!

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