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Friday, March 8, 2013

Card Creations Blog Hop

Hi everyone! I'm part of the Paper Crafts Magazine's Card Creations' Blog Hop (eek!).


If you're joining the hop, you should be coming from Angeline's blog. If you want to start at the beginning, here's the order:


 Paper Crafts Connection
Angeline Yong Jeet Leen
Jocelyn Olson <--You're here.
Kalyn Kepner
Alice Wertz
Jaclyn Miller
Kimberly Crawford
Cristina Kowalczyk
Emily Leiphart
Karolyn Loncon
Rachel Izakowicz
Rae Barthel
Sarah J. Moerman


As part of our hop, we're all using one of the free digital sentiments you can find HERE. I picked the "Thank You" sentiment and made this card:



I started out with some white distressed digital patterned paper (yes, it really is patterned paper, ha ha) from Mommyish and added the folk wreath. 

For the sentiment, I first turned it into a digital brush. Once I had the brush, I stamped it on the page and then colored it with a mist digital brush to create an ombre effect. Here's a close-up of the ombre:



Speaking of ombre, did you see the Ombre Challenge over at Moxie Fab World? I'm actually linking up before the last second (it's a miracle!). 

I've been stuck in Washington, DC a couple of extra days this week, and since I couldn't do much crafting, I decided to make a quick video instead. In the video, I showed how to turn the sentiment into a digital brush. The details in the video are a little clearer in HD on YouTube. 


It's my first posted video--please don't be too harsh! :) 

As part of the hop, we're each giving away a copy of  Card Creations. All you have to do is comment here before 11:59 CST Tuesday, March 12th. To increase your chances to win, be sure to check out the other ladies' blogs.  If you can't wait, you can buy a copy of Card Creations HERE. ;)

Next up is one of my favorite blog friends, Kalyn. 

Have a great weekend!


Supplies
Cardstock: (white) Papertrey Ink
Other paper: (Premium Matte Photo Paper) Office Max
Digital elements: (sentiment from Card Creations v11 downloads) Paper Crafts Magazine; (white digital patterned paper from Geek Chic) Mommyish; (wreath from In Good Company) Pixels and Company
Fibers: (red satin ribbon) Paper Source

114 comments:

  1. theCookMarch 8, 2013 at 5:14 AM

    Wonderful card, love that giant bow!

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  2. TaheerahMarch 8, 2013 at 5:27 AM

    Perfect composition Jocelyn - that bow really steals the show!!

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  3. maria f.March 8, 2013 at 5:34 AM

    You are just such the digi stamping whiz. Amazing, girl. Loved your card highlighted over at PC yesterday - the clouds. Wow. That came together perfectly.

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  4. NazMarch 8, 2013 at 5:44 AM

    Aww!! Classy creation! Loved it! and thanks for the tut, very helpful!

    Cheers
    Nazneen

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  5. Julie Tucker-WolekMarch 8, 2013 at 5:51 AM

    This is GORGEOUS!!! LOVEEEEEEEEEE the big bow!! And loving the video!!

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  6. Cecilia HsiehMarch 8, 2013 at 6:01 AM

    Gorgeous card!

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  7. Karen DunbrookMarch 8, 2013 at 6:08 AM

    pretty, elegance....well done.

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  8. UnknownMarch 8, 2013 at 6:18 AM

    Very elegant! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  9. paperpapierMarch 8, 2013 at 7:18 AM

    beautiful...

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  10. gRiSeL™March 8, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    Wow, this card is GORGEOUS!!! LOVE that beautiful and luxurious bow!!! Thank you for the tutorial on how to turn the jpeg into a brush! I'm slowly learning Photoshop with my brother now, so this video was very exciting!!! :D

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  11. ShellyMarch 8, 2013 at 7:35 AM

    Such a lovely card!! And my, oh my, that red ribbon 'pops'!! LOVE. :)

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  12. Houses Built of CardsMarch 8, 2013 at 7:38 AM

    Wow! Amazing card - that ribbon is just divine!!!

    housesbuiltofcards@gmail.com
    www.housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com

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  13. Sue DMarch 8, 2013 at 7:42 AM

    Very pretty--I like the ombre look and thanks for the video.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  14. LeeMarch 8, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    Your bow is beautiful on the card!

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  15. Kathy HMarch 8, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    Thank you for the video. You did a great job! You showed exactly what you were talking about and assumed (I) know nothing! :)

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  16. Jen MMarch 8, 2013 at 8:16 AM

    Love the ombré effect!!

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  17. ShannaMarch 8, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    Love the simple elegance of this! Pretty!

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  18. MargieMarch 8, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    Very pretty, love that yummy ribbon!

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  19. ElenaMarch 8, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    Wow! This card is gorgeous!

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  20. JoAnn PMarch 8, 2013 at 8:55 AM

    Beautiful bow.

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  21. Cindy H.March 8, 2013 at 8:59 AM

    Gorgeous card! I was amazed at the ombre coloring in your sentiment and was so happy you shared how you did it. Loved your tutorial - thank you! I'm still new to Photoshop Elements 10 so I appreciate your helpful hints.

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  22. DianeMarch 8, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    Beautiful~beautiful...love the colors!!

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  23. Laura M.March 8, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    Lovely card! Thanks for sharing ;)

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  24. BeastybunnyMarch 8, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    Beautiful card! Love that luxurious bow!

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  25. GinnyMarch 8, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    Gorgeous card!! Will now take a look at your video - thanks for showing us how you did it!

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  26. KatherineMarch 8, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    Thanks for a great tutorial! Great card.

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  27. UnknownMarch 8, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    Jocelyn, the video was fab! Post a few more of these and I may finally be able to do something in PS other than change the levels and add text. ;) I love the big red bow and the tiny pink flower on your card. Perfect balance!

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  28. AnonymousMarch 8, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    cool idea using digital effects

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  29. Kathy McMarch 8, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    Great way to highlight the sentiment with the ombre effect. Appreciate you sharing how you did it. The red bow really pops!

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  30. UnknownMarch 8, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    Ahh, so sweet. Very lovely card.

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  31. JingleMarch 8, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    This is so pretty! I just love that bow!

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  32. Lisa PetrellaMarch 8, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    Congrats on your pub!! LOVE the ombre effect you created with the sentiment!! AWESOME!!!

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  33. Miriam PrantnerMarch 8, 2013 at 11:18 AM

    So pretty! Love the distressing and that bow is PERFECT!

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  34. Carol McCreadyMarch 8, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    Beautiful elegant card. I loved the video. I know nothing about digital
    stamping and have always wanted to learn.

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  35. SandiMarch 8, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    great job and appreciate the tutorial

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  36. cheryl (clee')March 8, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    Love the folk wreath with flower accent at the bottom - perfect!

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  37. KailashMarch 8, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    Stunning card, love the wreath and gorgeous bow!!

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  38. ThaliaMarch 8, 2013 at 1:35 PM

    WOW, what a great tutorial! I love your cards.

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  39. hperalta77@gmail.comMarch 8, 2013 at 1:38 PM

    Stunning card! Great tutorial! I love the bow

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  40. katrynkaMarch 8, 2013 at 1:39 PM

    Great card! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  41. Tami B.March 8, 2013 at 1:42 PM

    I love how you made the sentiment ombre. Thanks for telling us how to do this.

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  42. DeborahMarch 8, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    That bow is superb, and I really like the ombre coloration of the sentiment. Lovely!

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  43. Sharyn PoleselMarch 8, 2013 at 1:50 PM

    Beautiful card.....love the big red bow.

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  44. SusanMarch 8, 2013 at 2:00 PM

    Great card and informative video. I had never heard of a digital brush before, but I'm assuming it makes your image transparent?

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  45. JeanneMarch 8, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    Love your card and the video! Thanks for the great info!

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  46. Darlene S.March 8, 2013 at 2:04 PM

    Very elegant and beautiful! Love the ombre effect and the big red bow is stunning!!!

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  47. UnknownMarch 8, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    Lovely card!

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  48. Lori BarnettMarch 8, 2013 at 2:20 PM

    Beautiful design with the digi image. Congrats on being published in this issue! Can't wait to see it!

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  49. TriciaMarch 8, 2013 at 2:26 PM

    Great card, Jocelyn, and thanks for the video - so helpful!

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  50. UnknownMarch 8, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    I'm so grateful to see how the free digi images are used. I haven't done any digital cardmaking, so seeing the sentiments "in action" is so helpful. You've made it look like I can do it, too! ;-) Thanks for the video tutorial, too. More help coming my way is just what I need. I want to reach out and touch that yummilicious bow!

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  51. lostinpaperMarch 8, 2013 at 2:52 PM

    More wonderful inspiration, I'm headiing over to youtube to watch it in HD!
    Thanks so much for the chance to win!

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  52. Lillian ChildMarch 8, 2013 at 3:21 PM

    Watching your video tutorial was like having a light bulb turn on in my computer challenged brain. I'm definitely more comfortable about trying this technique at home. Thanks for sharing your talents with us!

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  53. Lisa's Creative NicheMarch 8, 2013 at 3:50 PM

    Yay!!! When I first saw your card I was like... " I wish she would do a class on how she gets all of her cool digital effects " and low and behold you have a video! Thanks so much! Would love to see more of these in the future!
    Lisa

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  54. calamity janeMarch 8, 2013 at 3:54 PM

    Wow!! It's ALL digital! Thanks for sharing your tips on doing this too! I love it!

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  55. All About MeMarch 8, 2013 at 3:55 PM

    I have downloaded the centiments. I am working on birthday cards for my goddaughter and nephew.

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  56. IrisMarch 8, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    Love the crisp, clean look of your card and love the red bow. Iris

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  57. ChunyuanMarch 8, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    Beautiful card. and awesome video. Thanks for sharing.

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  58. Cat CraigMarch 8, 2013 at 5:01 PM

    1. That red ribbon is glorious and sets off your card beautifully. 2. Thanks for he video tutorial. Very helpful.

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  59. Emily HMarch 8, 2013 at 5:15 PM

    So gorgeous!! Thanks for the tutorial!

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  60. bzyPTmomMarch 8, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    Gorgeous card--love the big beautiful bow!

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  61. Ava GavloskiMarch 8, 2013 at 5:51 PM

    elegant card... well done

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  62. AnonymousMarch 8, 2013 at 5:58 PM

    I love what you did with these sentiments! Thanks for sharing.

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  63. NadègeMarch 8, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    Love the giant bow. Even this big, it leaves space for the sentiment to pop out.

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  64. LindseyMarch 8, 2013 at 7:14 PM

    So um, wow! Making that digital sentiment shaded like that is genius, and what a perfect wreath to highlight it. So nice!

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  65. lulu_maMarch 8, 2013 at 7:39 PM

    like the clean look of your card. and thanks for a chance to win!

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  66. UnknownMarch 8, 2013 at 8:00 PM

    Love the wreath and the bow.

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  67. WidaMarch 8, 2013 at 8:14 PM

    You made it look so easy...I was ALMOST convinced ;) fab card, ombré looked effortless (I know better)

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  68. Helen F.March 8, 2013 at 8:40 PM

    Fabulous card and the Bow is such a beautiful touch!

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  69. AnonymousMarch 8, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    Nice job and thanks for the video -- I will have to try this.

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  70. Brenda LeeMarch 8, 2013 at 10:02 PM

    Fantastic card. I'm jealous that you can tie a perfect bow and that red is gorgeous! Great video too. Thank you.

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  71. Kelly GriglioneMarch 8, 2013 at 10:07 PM

    Yay, Jocelyn, so excited to see a video from you! Great job! Love that it was short, yet informative. And your ombre sentiment rocks!

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  72. Beatrice LawsonMarch 8, 2013 at 10:09 PM

    So beautiful, loving the white space.

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  73. Loly BordaMarch 8, 2013 at 10:18 PM

    Beautiful card, so elegant! Thanks for the tutorial and for the chance.

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  74. laureMarch 8, 2013 at 11:41 PM

    Like your creative use of the thank you sentiment. Thanks for the chance

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  75. alexandra s.m.March 8, 2013 at 11:56 PM

    Wow!! What a stunner Jocelyn!
    I love it! Thank YOu!!

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  76. itsallrosiMarch 9, 2013 at 5:06 AM

    great card and video!

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  77. AnonymousMarch 9, 2013 at 5:43 AM

    Such a fab card, Jocelyn!

    Teri

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  78. Judy TuckMarch 9, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    So sweet! Love the big red bow.

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  79. Rox-AnnMarch 9, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    Pretty cards the big red bow really pops!

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  80. Alyssa SMarch 9, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    Fantastic! Love the ombre look...thanks for the tutorial!

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  81. TasnimMarch 9, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    Beautiful and elegant! and the bow is really awesome! Great video by the way!

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  82. Ruth GMarch 9, 2013 at 12:19 PM

    I love the ombre effect on the sentiment! I hope I can turn images into brushes in Photoshop Elements because I'd love to try that! Thanks so much for sharing your creation and how you did it!!!

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  83. UnknownMarch 9, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    Thank you for the great tips!

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  84. Denise BryantMarch 9, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    Pretty card! Love that beautiful red bow!

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  85. BettyMarch 9, 2013 at 1:54 PM

    So pretty!!! Thanks for the video!

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  86. pcmMarch 9, 2013 at 3:29 PM

    very cool! i haven't ventured into the hybrid world yet...

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  87. pattiMarch 9, 2013 at 4:38 PM

    Thank you for the short video I will have to give this a try!

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  88. Jean BullockMarch 9, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    Love digital stamping. Great ombre effect.

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  89. BarbaraMarch 9, 2013 at 6:25 PM

    This is very pretty and so elegant!

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  90. AnonymousMarch 9, 2013 at 6:31 PM

    I've not tried any digital work. Your card has inspired me to think about trying it. Great job.

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  91. Pam YoungMarch 9, 2013 at 6:36 PM

    I love your awesome card! The bow is great too!!

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  92. Renee VMarch 9, 2013 at 6:53 PM

    Ombre is one of my favorite trends right now! Gorgeous work :)

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  93. JanelleMarch 9, 2013 at 11:04 PM

    Thanks for the video. This really extends the versatility of the free sentiments.

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  94. Monika ReeckMarch 10, 2013 at 4:30 PM

    woow that BOW is really pretty and love your simplicity...Great card

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  95. cgargusMarch 10, 2013 at 5:09 PM

    Thanks for the tutorial!! Very cute card, and the bow is perfect! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  96. KatieMarch 10, 2013 at 8:24 PM

    Great card! Love the ombre effect. Thanks for sharing.

    Katie B.

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  97. Ashley NewellMarch 10, 2013 at 9:05 PM

    This is gorgeous! I love the big bow!

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  98. AnonymousMarch 10, 2013 at 10:13 PM

    Beautiful card - that big red ribbon really makes it pop!

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  99. Liz O.March 10, 2013 at 11:37 PM

    Jocelyn thank you for taking the time to share a video and this pretty card!
    Hve a wonderful day
    Liz
    Unikebyyes at yahoo dot com

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  100. Angeline ChooMarch 11, 2013 at 3:31 AM

    oh wow! i love the big red bow!

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  101. Jen W.March 11, 2013 at 5:29 AM

    Love the ombre sentiment and that is one seriously impressive bow!! :)

    Awesome video too - totally the kind of thing I need to help with with digital crafting. It's going straight onto my tutorial list!

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  102. Jackie RockwellMarch 11, 2013 at 6:17 AM

    Stunning card and your video is AWESOME Jocelyn! Playing with Digital images is so much fun!!!

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  103. JJ BoltonMarch 11, 2013 at 8:55 AM

    I can't wait to get to that video at home tonight!

    Your card is amazing (no surprise there) and I love the subtle ombre!

    Hope you have a fantastic week Jocelyn! Honk;)

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  104. Michelle QuinnoMarch 11, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    So pretty!

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  105. Sandy TMarch 11, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    Haven't tried any digital cards yet. Thanks for the idea. The red bow really makes the card pop!

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  106. MagsMarch 11, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    Very classy card!

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  107. stampfoldandrepeat (Jeanie)March 11, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    LOVE THAT BOW! It drew my attention immediately and it is simply gorgeous.

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  108. Jaclyn MillerMarch 11, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    Your video is so great Jocelyn!

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  109. SvetlanaMarch 11, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    Very graceful card!

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  110. PatMarch 11, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    This is lovely and elegant! TFS!

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  111. jordanbev5@yahoo.comMarch 11, 2013 at 10:22 PM

    Gorgeous card and digi sentiments and love that you used different colors, too! Look forward to seeing all the
    wonderful ideas in this new issue!

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  112. SheriMarch 12, 2013 at 12:51 AM

    I have to pin this to come back to it later. I've never done this technique. The red bow is gorgeous.

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  113. HeatherMarch 12, 2013 at 1:35 PM

    Great card! Very classy!

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  114. Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking EditorApril 2, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    Hey Jocelyn! Thanks for linking this up to the Ombre Challenge in the Moxie Fab World! I'm so glad you joined in on all the fun! :)

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Thank you so much for your comments!