Tuesday, 1 November 2011

UKscrappers blog hop...

Hi and welcome to the UKScrappers blog hop...you can find the original post and your first stop on the UKS forum which is here.You have come from Happy daze team and i hope you loved what you saw!!!!

Today as part of the blog hop we have two cards to share with you using the new Authentique line...



To make the pattern circle...punch out a scallop circle using card...the cut through to the centre...making a heart shape... every two scallops and you end up with something like this...really easy and simple but very effective, especially if you using contrasting colours.

  Thanks for popping to see us...now pop onto the next blog in the line....which is Pickleberry Papercrafts...i hope you enjoy the rest of the hop...make sure you comment on here to be in with a chance for a prize of a £10 gift voucher!!!!!!!!!!! thanks! Wendy x
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147 comments:

  1. Julia1 November 2011 at 08:01

    Lovely card and will definitely be having a go at the scalloped flower :)

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  2. kjjc1 November 2011 at 08:49

    these are beautiful. What a gorgeous range

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  3. Fuchsia1 November 2011 at 08:57

    stunning cards!thanks for the techniques
    fuchsia10

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  4. Yizz1 November 2011 at 08:59

    Brilliant cards, thnks for the scalloped flower idea, I will definitely be trying it out. UKS Yizzard

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  5. Ali1 November 2011 at 09:00

    what a great technique - so simple, but I'd never have thought of it! Lovely cards. tfs. AliTS on UKS

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  6. Sam1 November 2011 at 09:01

    Beautiful cards, I love the colours. UKS Sam Mc

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  7. Unknown1 November 2011 at 09:08

    oh wow-that is gorgeous!!
    UKS wombat

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  8. roxy1 November 2011 at 09:09

    lovely cards and the heart flower is a great idea. Thank you
    uks roxy52

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  9. Anonymous1 November 2011 at 09:14

    Gorgeous card and great flower idea.

    uks Beadmad

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  10. JT's crafty blog1 November 2011 at 09:24

    Lovely card I will be giving this a go
    Thank you
    Uks dusty fairy

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  11. Lou1 November 2011 at 09:27

    beautiful papers and beautiful cards...lovely designs! UKS Louise172

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  12. Claire1 November 2011 at 09:43

    Gorgeous cards, I think I've found some more paper that I "need"! Thanks for the ideas!
    Clairewill on UKS

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  13. Scrapping4fun1 November 2011 at 09:52

    Those are two gorgeous cards - Alison-lee

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  14. Karen1 November 2011 at 09:53

    Lovely cards ... as a card maker, I am always looking for new ideas, thanks. Kitty Crfats UKS

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  15. Yolanda1 November 2011 at 09:59

    Beautiful, will definitely be trying out the flower UKS Scrappyyo

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  16. Dawn1 November 2011 at 10:02

    love the project. Thanks Mrs Cheshire

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  17. lemon1 November 2011 at 10:03

    great idea for a flower uks lemon

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  18. Bernice Hopper1 November 2011 at 10:04

    Beautiful
    UKS hopberni

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  19. My not so simple life1 November 2011 at 10:08

    Such a pretty card. Love the flower. :) UKS gemmasteele

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  20. Leanie1 November 2011 at 10:11

    That flower is lovely - great showcase of a gorgeous line!
    UKS Leanie

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  21. Minty Magic1 November 2011 at 10:24

    Love the card and the scalloped flower made from hearts - will deffo being trying that one!
    UKS Minty Magic

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  22. Scattychick1 November 2011 at 10:25

    Oh so pretty I love the colours you have used too :) I am also Scattychick on UKS

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  23. The cockney crafter1 November 2011 at 10:28

    These cards are so effective will deffo be giving this a go. thank you for sharing. cockneycrafter uks

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  24. Anonymous1 November 2011 at 10:43

    Love your project and that flower!

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  25. Ifa1 November 2011 at 10:47

    Wow, gorgeous cards.

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  26. Kirsteen1 November 2011 at 11:00

    Gorgeous card and great flower idea. Thanks for sharing UKS Kirsteen

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  27. Fae K1 November 2011 at 11:01

    Lovely - I love the combination of colours. Will definitely give it a go.
    Fae UKS

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  28. Kirsten Alicia1 November 2011 at 11:08

    That is so pretty. I love the colours & the flower is gorgeous.

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  29. Jane1 November 2011 at 11:18

    love this, will definitely be making some cards

    janen

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  30. eClaire1 November 2011 at 11:21

    Love the colours and "crisp" design to these cards from eClaire on UKS

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  31. Unknown1 November 2011 at 11:21

    Lovely card, such pretty colours.
    Caz
    UKS CraftyCaz

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  32. Anna1 November 2011 at 11:29

    I love the flower! Us yorkiegirl

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  33. chris1 November 2011 at 11:30

    Gorgeous cards, love the flowers
    Thank you
    Chris
    UKS _- DippyD

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  34. Anne881 November 2011 at 11:35

    Love it. Thanks for sharing !
    Anne88

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  35. Ann1 November 2011 at 11:54

    Great Cards and lovely flower - very versatile and provides food for thought. UKS eleyfa

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  36. Unknown1 November 2011 at 11:58

    Love your scalloped flower. Beautiful papers too. UKS anna_fran

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  37. zafira1 November 2011 at 12:08

    lovely cards great inspiration thanks Janet zafira

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  38. gwyneth1 November 2011 at 12:43

    Beautiful cards.The scalloped flower if lovely - UKS gwyneth 123

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  39. Lelly1 November 2011 at 12:44

    Great card ideas and a great help to a novice card maker UKS lelly

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  40. Jane (J-bug)1 November 2011 at 12:48

    Lovely cards - thanks for the inspiration. (UKS: J-Bug)

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  41. Ladkyis1 November 2011 at 12:51

    so simple and yet so effective, I'll be having a go at that.

    Ladkyis

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  42. Jackie1 November 2011 at 12:54

    Really pretty, thankyou (UKS = Galadriel*)

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  43. Amy1 November 2011 at 12:59

    I would never have thought of being able to make heart shapes from a scalloped circle punch...so clever! A_M_Y on UKS

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  44. salamanda1 November 2011 at 13:10

    Love the scalloped flower uks Salamanda

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  45. Jayne C1 November 2011 at 13:11

    Beautiful!! I love that flower!! x

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  46. voodoo vixen1 November 2011 at 13:19

    Lovely cards and I will have to give the scalloped flower a try!!

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  47. Karen1 November 2011 at 13:22

    What a clever idea re the heart shaped flower, a lovely card project :)

    UKS ~Karen~

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  48. Mole1 November 2011 at 13:37

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  49. Eleanor1 November 2011 at 13:41

    Such pretty cards, and fab easy flower to try. Simple works for me!
    UKS snipper

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  50. Tina Thomas1 November 2011 at 13:41

    love those papers UKS tinasue

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  51. Emy1 November 2011 at 13:43

    Gorgeous cards :)UKS Emy

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  52. HilaryB1 November 2011 at 13:43

    Gorgeous cards and, I must add, pin sharp photos too! Thanks for sharing

    UKS Tigerlady

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  53. Shirley1 November 2011 at 13:54

    Beautiful cards.
    Not made a card in a long time but feeling inspired now.
    UKS ..... Shirley June

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  54. Glen1 November 2011 at 13:56

    Pretty cards Wendy. *Ü* I love the colour combo too. TFS. ArtAngel on UKS.

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  55. Bethank1 November 2011 at 14:03

    Lovely way of using smaller pieces of paper from other projects Meg baby UKS

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  56. Rooty1 November 2011 at 14:09

    Love the scalloped flower! UKS Fizzydrink

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  57. Mole1 November 2011 at 14:12

    Those cards are lovely, really individual. Great way to creat flowers, too. Mole on UKS

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  58. Gail1 November 2011 at 14:16

    I like your use of string and hearts.
    Sharron246

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  59. loulou1 November 2011 at 14:32

    Great cards, love some of your other projects too, thanks for sharing lou@papermaker

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  60. Curly1 November 2011 at 14:37

    Lovely cards many thanks UKS Kaydd

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  61. vixen1 November 2011 at 14:38

    Gorgeous card and fab technique :) from boland :)

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  62. Virginia1 November 2011 at 14:41

    Lovely card, thanks for sharing. UKS Celtic Angel

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  63. nannyjan1 November 2011 at 14:51

    Would never have thought of using a scallop die this way. Love your cards and will be back to view your blog again.
    nannyjan uks

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  64. Liz1 November 2011 at 15:06

    What a lovely idea, am off to try making some of the heart shapes.
    LizGinSussex
    UKS

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  65. Anonymous1 November 2011 at 15:07

    Great project to attempt
    UKS lojo7868

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  66. Ali1 November 2011 at 15:16

    Just discovered the Authentique range - thanks for the inspiration!Aliscrapper - UKS

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  67. Judith aka materialgirl1 November 2011 at 15:25

    What gorgeous papers and love the flower
    UKS materialgirl197

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  68. Sarah1 November 2011 at 15:43

    Beautiful cards. I love the cluster on the second one xx
    UKS stillcrafting

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  69. Jackie Humphreys1 November 2011 at 15:51

    A lovely idea and so simple too. I will be making lots of these flowers. :) jackie1h1

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  70. Dawn1 November 2011 at 16:18

    Fab cards - ty for sharing

    uks - dawntracey

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  71. Sandra1 November 2011 at 16:21

    A lovely idea for flowers. Thank you for sharing.
    UKS Sarnj

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  72. sixofone aka Leah1 November 2011 at 16:33

    Beautiful cards. And the pp's are stunning

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  73. gayle1 November 2011 at 16:33

    Loving the embellishments on these cards :)

    UKS scrappygayle

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  74. Carole Bryson1 November 2011 at 16:36

    Loving the scalloped flower - and what stunning cards. Great use of multiple papers.

    Thanks for sharing - Hysteri-cal

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  75. Sue1 November 2011 at 16:41

    Beautiful cards thank you for sharing

    UKS slewis

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  76. lynmcf1 November 2011 at 16:50

    exactly the colours I like to use the most *mrsmcf*

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  77. Alison1 November 2011 at 16:59

    Such pretty cards. Love all the little details!
    Great idea for the scallop punch.
    UKS Alibri

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  78. mim1 November 2011 at 17:08

    What beautiful cards really loveld them
    badrill118 uks

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  79. Ann S.1 November 2011 at 17:17

    Lovely cards - especially love the flower! Thanks UKS eluned

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  80. Julia1 November 2011 at 17:25

    Left my comment 1st but forgot my UKS name! - Julesaroony

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  81. Anonymous1 November 2011 at 17:29

    Love the heart flower. Pretty card.
    UKs ambermouse

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  82. suescopes1 November 2011 at 17:32

    Beautiful- thanks for the ideas, suescopes on uks

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  83. misteejay1 November 2011 at 17:32

    Such a lovely project - TFS. Will have to have a play with the flower.

    Toni xx
    UKS - misteejay

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  84. Scrapbagleader1 November 2011 at 17:36

    I will definitely be using your flower design. Thanks for sharing

    UKS rollingpin

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  85. Scrapdolly1 November 2011 at 17:39

    Wow - utterly gorgeous
    UKS Scrapdolly

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  86. debbie r1 November 2011 at 17:43

    loving the scalloped flower

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  87. Juliwan1 November 2011 at 18:08

    lovely card and what a great idea thanks
    juliwan

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  88. Tracee1 November 2011 at 18:20

    will definately be giving these a try! uks fluffyness

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  89. Karen1 November 2011 at 18:27

    Fantastic cards. I love the flower technique, I will definitely use that and I love the colours you have used too xx
    UKS Scrappynewbie33

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  90. Caroline1 November 2011 at 18:31

    Thank you. Like the circle scallop idea.
    UKS simplepleasures

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  91. White if you Like1 November 2011 at 18:35

    I love your cards you have created.
    UKS name = jay670120

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  92. pat-catherine1 November 2011 at 18:42

    Beautiful cards
    Uks... Pat-catherine

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  93. Joy1 November 2011 at 18:44

    Two lovely cards. I love the scalloped flower. UKS joyaitman

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  94. Kathy1 November 2011 at 18:45

    great card love the papers you have used and the flower is great. katj (UKS)

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  95. Shazza1 November 2011 at 18:45

    what a great idea, I love the card, those papers are fabulous!!
    shazzapat UKS

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  96. Suzy1 November 2011 at 18:47

    Beautiful cards. Love.this paper range.

    Uks Suzycad

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  97. Jules1 November 2011 at 19:12

    Beautiful cards, the scalloped flower is gorgeous :D
    Yorkshirelass

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  98. Julesmichelle1 November 2011 at 19:21

    Ooohhh I love these cards! Going to bookmark your blog. Thank you so much for sharing.

    Uks julesmichelle

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  99. AnnA1 November 2011 at 19:24

    Lovely cards. Will be having a go at making the flower. UKS Ann35

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  100. CRAFTY WOMBLE1 November 2011 at 19:24

    2 great cards :) really liked the flower thanks.

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  101. Ann Freeman (mafswife)1 November 2011 at 19:25

    Beautiful project, Thanks for sharing
    UKS ID: mafswife

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  102. Jen1 November 2011 at 19:32

    lovely, I wish mine looked like this when I'd finished!! haha Thank you for sharing
    UKS Bluffy78

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  103. Anonymous1 November 2011 at 19:49

    Gorgeous! - subtlerevulsion

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  104. Becky1 November 2011 at 20:06

    Love this line of paper and the cards you have made are gorgeous! BeckyG1

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  105. MiniOwner1 November 2011 at 20:20

    Just gorgeoous! I have this bookmarked. Thank you.
    Sue x
    (aka MiniOwner)

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  106. Cath1 November 2011 at 20:37

    Great idea with the hearts, love the card.

    UKS CyprusCath

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  107. Jennie1 November 2011 at 20:45

    That is so pretty. Thanks UKS Jencrafts

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  108. Jackie1 November 2011 at 21:00

    beautiful cards. JAYEM

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  109. Sharon1 November 2011 at 21:07

    The scalloped flower is a great way to use up scraps, I'll definitely give it a try.
    UKS: sharonb

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  110. Jo1 November 2011 at 21:10

    Beautiful card, I love the colours. UKS Wonky

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  111. Jennifer Grace1 November 2011 at 21:19

    Oh this is so gorgeous. What a great way to make a flower. Thanks for the tip and for showing a beautiful project! x
    UKS: jennifergrace

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  112. Anne1 November 2011 at 21:19

    What lovely cards. Thanks for these. UKS Anagram

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  113. Sharon S1 November 2011 at 21:21

    How simple, yet effective that was. I shall have a go at that one. The new range is fab!

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  114. Karen C1 November 2011 at 21:22

    These are so pretty, I love the ideas you've given us here! UKS name: Crafty Kacy

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  115. Carin McDonough1 November 2011 at 21:27

    Beautiful cards as always! :) UKS 2Angels

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  116. Sue1 November 2011 at 21:29

    love the flower definitely have a go at this uks sue1952

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  117. Jacqui aka Morgana1 November 2011 at 21:35

    Such beautiful colours and wonderful techniques combined. Thanks for the ideas. Morgana123 (UKS)

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  118. hannahk1 November 2011 at 21:56

    fab project idea ~ thanks

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  119. Judi1 November 2011 at 22:00

    love that technique. can't wait to try it. thank you

    UKS Judi

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  120. Summer Sunflower1 November 2011 at 22:05

    Such a lovely card, thank you for sharing this project.

    UKS Summer Sunflower

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  121. janie1 November 2011 at 22:20

    Very pretty, and some fab techniques. UKS janie

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  122. Nix - Simoom Serengetis1 November 2011 at 22:20

    Lovely range of materials. I love the way the cards make you want to reach into the screen and touch them. Awesome.

    UKS Nipper on the blog hop!

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  123. rach1 November 2011 at 22:22

    What a cool idea, will have to have a try (uks - howejam)

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  124. Charmayne Ferrier Brown1 November 2011 at 22:22

    I just love your style. These cards are really great. I have aded you to my favourites and I will be back soon! Charmayne aka Marmalade

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  125. Jolene1 November 2011 at 22:26

    Love the scalloped flower.

    UKS Jolene.

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  126. Lynne1 November 2011 at 22:34

    How pretty!! Love that paper Thank you
    UKSLynne

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  127. Unknown1 November 2011 at 22:36

    Those are gorgeous cards, love them. CarolynP

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  128. DSNYLVR1 November 2011 at 22:41

    oooh pretty pretty - can't wait to make those flowers DSNYLVR

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  129. Psychodiva1 November 2011 at 22:45

    lovely , just lovely - thanks for the ideas :) uks culpepper

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  130. Papoosue1 November 2011 at 22:47

    Gorgeous cards, and lovely papers! Love the idea for the flower too :) UKS papoosue.

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  131. Ali1 November 2011 at 22:50

    So pretty! Gorgeous papers and lovely colours. :) - Alipeeps

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  132. Allytoe1 November 2011 at 23:07

    Lovely cards, thank you for the flower idea. UKS Allytoe

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  133. RedPoppy1 November 2011 at 23:07

    great cards love all the colours, favorite is the flower, thanks for sharing jules5526 UKS

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  134. Fiona@Staring at the Sea1 November 2011 at 23:26

    That's so clever!UKS:Angelfish

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  135. ForgedinPaper1 November 2011 at 23:30

    Lovely project. Great blog hop.
    Sonja (UKS name : wrightboysmum)

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  136. Anonymous1 November 2011 at 23:33

    Great idea to use the heart punch outs that way. Lovely card. uks countrycrafter

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  137. ljrn1 November 2011 at 23:34

    Lovely cards = thanks for the inspiration

    ljrn on uks

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  138. Weasel1 November 2011 at 23:37

    So simple but so effective - love the mix of papers you've used.
    Suzie-UKS-Weaselwise

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  139. Andern061 November 2011 at 23:39

    Love that range of papers. SOmething else for my wish list LOL

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  140. Susie.A1 November 2011 at 23:42

    What beautiful cards, I love the pretty flower, such a simple but clever technique. UKS Susie.A

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  141. furrypig1 November 2011 at 23:50

    thanks for sharing the scalloped floweridea so simple yet so effective

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  142. Jimjams1 November 2011 at 23:52

    Love that paper pieced flower!
    UKS Jimjams

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  143. hernibs2 November 2011 at 08:31

    Love this and will be using the heart scalloped circle this weekend. Thank you sharing inspirational ideas and beautiful papers. UKS fimcc4168

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  144. victoria6 November 2011 at 11:20

    love the heart effect

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  145. Judith16 January 2012 at 17:14

    Hello Wendy,
    Last week you pronounced that your own blog "My Ordinary Life" is going private and if somebody wants to keep following you, they had to send you an e-mail. Unfortunaly I missed it. But I'd like to keep following you. Is that possible? I would appreciate it if you would let me know what you think about it.
    Thank you so much,
    Greetings, Judith
    judith-creatief@hotmail.com
    judith-creatief.blogspot.com

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  146. Heather (goldiecar)11 February 2012 at 05:13

    Love your cute Authentique card using the Splendid Collection!!
    Heather-Authentique Design Team

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  147. Authentique Paper11 February 2012 at 05:34

    Very pretty! Thank you to everyone who loves Authentique Paper! This is a "splendid" card for sure!

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