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Saturday, December 10, 2016

Advent Calendar Extravaganza with Taheerah Atchia

Advent Calendar Extravaganza is -the- festive event of the season! This ‘hop with a twist’ was dreamed up by Taheerah Atchia and features surprise destinations each day! Joining in the fun with Taheerah are ONE HUNDRED special guests - each serving up some fantastic Christmas inspiration! Just like an Advent Calendar, you’ll never know where you’re going to be visiting next until you ‘open the door’!

And that’s not all! With 25 *amazing* sponsors taking part as guests as well, your crafty wish list is bound to get a boost with a chance to win a prize EVERY SINGLE DAY!!

Join in the fun every day at taheerah-atchia.com to see what special surprises await behind the door!

I'm so excited to share my card with you today. Since we are at the end of the typical Christmas card making "season", I wanted to share something that is not only quick and easy to make - great for those last minute ones - but can also be used for several other occasions.

I paired our previously released Be Merry Sentiments set with our new Feathers & Florals stamp set. I used two of the images from Feathers & Florals and stamped them in a circle, radiating out from a center point, and then alternated heat embossing them in silver and gold.

For this card I chose to add the "sending love" sentiment on a die cut circle, but you could swap out the sentiment for any of the many included in Be Merry Sentiments or even the new Bold Banner Greetings stamp set.

I just love the sparkle and shine of the metallic embossing powders against that crisp white.

It’s not a party without a prize - and with prizes every day there are several chances to win! Today’s prize is generously supplied by...you guessed it! Wplus9! So you’ll definitely want to win! Simply leave a comment on this post - then head back to taheerah-atchia.com and leave a comment there too! You must leave a comment on Taheerah’s blog as well as mine in order to be eligible to win! Don’t forget to grab the other surprise destinations from Taheerah’s blog and head over to them to leave comments there as well to improve your odds even more! You have until 23:59 EST on 31st December 2016 to enter.

Don’t forget Advent Calendar Extravaganza runs from 1st-25th December inclusive so make sure you visit taheerah-atchia.com every day for fabulous inspiration and amazing prizes every single time!

Merry Christmas!

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207 comments:

  1. I LOVE this card. The metallic colours look beautiful on the white and can be used for so many occasions.

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  2. Love it! It is simple and simply elegant! Thank you so much.

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  3. Absolutely gorgeous! The alternating embossing is stunning.

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  4. I just love thoseeyallics against the crisp white too! Fabulous card!

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  5. Very pretty card with the metallic embossing on white!

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  6. What a great idea for quick Christmas cards - just what I need!

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  7. Gorgeous! You are right, the embossing of the gold and silver against the white is awesome! Merry Christmas to you too!

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  8. Gorgeous card, love the gold and silver on white and that stamp set is beautiful around the circle diecut, awesome design for many occasions. Thanks for sharing!

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  9. Love your darling card!!!
    Thanks for being a Sponsor!

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  10. I agree with you and the others who have left comments - this is a beautiful go-to design that could be used year-round. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  11. I love the sparkle and shine on this card. Your stamps are so versatile and I love the way they stamp. I think I need the Feathers and Florals set now.

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  12. This is stunning! I will have to try this lovely technique.

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  13. Very elegant looking card. I like how you used the feather and floral stamps to make your wreath ...great way to repurpose a stamp set.
    DebbieC

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  14. gorgeous card Dawn - so classy and CAS

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  15. What a fantastic card! Love the gold and silver mix!

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  16. It's so pretty with the gold and silver. Could you do that in a navy blue paper or would it be too difficult to see? Thanks for sharing!

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  17. What a gorgeous card! So elegant and I love all the metallic embossing powder. What a great idea to create a wreath from the feathers and floral stamps! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  18. Such a beautiful card! It looks so classy and elegance!

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  19. THis is one of the prettiest cards I have seen!

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  20. I LOVE that beautiful gold embossing!
    Holiday Hugs!
    Michele

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  21. Striking, shimmery and absolutely gorgeous, Dawn ... what a stunner! Anita :)

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  22. Classy and sophisticated, that shimmery gold-and-silver wreath you've fashioned! Talk about being the star of the stage! Stunning! Thank you so much for joining Taheerah's Extravaganza - both as a sponsor and designer; my festive spirit is soaring in seeing your artistry...
    ~carol

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  23. Stunning and elegant, love how it creates a subtle wreath!

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  24. Silver & gold, silver & gold.....everyone would wish for such a lovely card for the holidays! This is gorgeous! And now the song is stuck in my head...lol!

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  25. Beautiful and elegant card. This would be great for a birthday card or a sympathy card. Thank you for being a part of the Advent Calendar Extravaganza.

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  26. There's nothing like glitz for the holidays! Love the gold and silver mix on your gorgeous card.
    Ingrid

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  27. Beautiful! I love how it could be used for more than just Christmas!!

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  29. So stylish and gorgeous! Love the mix of gold and silver!

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  30. Absolutely gorgeous! Love the colors and the beautiful stamps you used!

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  31. ooh love this card - the gold is just fabulous and very classy:)

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  32. Love the clean design of this elegant card.

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  33. Oh how lovely!! The sparkle and shine is so pretty on this!!

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  34. LOVE the silver and gold! Absolutely gorgeous!! TFS!

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  35. This is a "precious love" card ! Really beautiful.

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  36. So lovely! I've not seen silver and gold in the same card together so successfully!

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  37. Love the silver and gold embossing! Beautiful, elegant card. Thanks for sharing!

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  38. This is so elegant and beautifully created. Love the silver and the gold.

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  39. Love the sparkle this card has. Great idea to take regular non seasonal stamps and make a wreath, love that! Thanks for sharing!

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  40. Oh beautiful! Love the silver and gold together. Thanks for being such a generous sponsor of this fun extravaganza!!

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  41. Dawn that is gorgeous - super embossing - love the circle in the centre.

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  42. Oh Dawn, I absolutely LOVE how you created your wreath and the gold/silver is GORGEOUS! So very elegant as well as creative!

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  43. Your wreath is so pretty with the gold and silver. Very elegant card.

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  44. Simple and nice!Brilliant!Thank you for sharing

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  45. Wow this is gorgeous! I love the colors mixed together!

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  46. A VERY pretty card that is so very versatile.... as well as being fairly CAS and easily mass produced! Thank you for the inspiration!

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  47. What a beautiful card, so inspiring!

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  48. Dawn you cards are beautiful as usual! Love the sets too!

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  49. I just LOVE your card! So gorgeous. Thanks for the inspiration. :D

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  50. Nothing more glorious than mixing silver and gold.
    So elegant!

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  51. what a gorgeous snowflake you've created!

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  52. Beautiful and elegant. Love the sparkle and shimmer.

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  53. Beautiful and love the two shades of metallic embossing together :-)

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  54. Beautiful and elegant card Dawn. Love the wearth and the metallic embossing powders. Absolutely gorgeous x

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  55. Such an elegant card. I love the mix of metallics.

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  56. So beautiful!! Thank you for sharing your elegant card today!

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  57. It is amazing how many kinds of wreaths you can make by stamping different shapes in a circle. Love your card.

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  58. I love this gold and silver wreath...it reminds me of a piece of jewelry! I'm going to try one myself. 😊

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  59. Very elegant! The silver & gold look fabulous together.

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  60. Love the silver and gold combination.

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  61. Love the popped up circle with both midas and gold embossing powder.

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  62. Gorgeous tones of gold and platinum - perfect for the holidays.

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  63. Such an elegant use for the Feathers and Florals! Love the gold and silver together.

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  64. Great card to send after Christmas to cheer someone up.

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  65. Wow! I love this mix of colors, so elegant!

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  66. Really like the elegance and silver and gold. Beautiful!

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  67. I stared at your card for the longest time, admiring its elegance, its simplicity and the clever manipulation of the Feathers and Florals stamp set. Brilliant and beautiful!

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  68. Oh my, this card is stunning! Love the metallic.

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  69. I love the silver and gold against the white too. Great job on this.

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  70. Thank you for being today's sponsor. I was recently introduced to your company and it has been nice seeing some of your products.

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  71. Such a beautifully elegant card, Dawn. I love the new Feathers and Florals set and am anxiously awaiting the arrival of the one I've ordered.

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  72. Lovely embossing
    and a wonderful
    design.
    Carla from Utah

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  73. Wow--so elegant with the embossing.

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  74. The silver and gold is absolutely wonderful. Gotta copy this one!

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  75. Thank you, Dawn. I really love the metallic look of the feathers and florals. It makes it so festive. Merry Christmas

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  76. Gorgeous embossing - it is a very clean, beautiful card!

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  77. Beautiful embossing. Love the two colors so elegant and the sentiment in the circle is brilliant. Love it.

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  78. One of my all-time favorite cards--love the alternating gold & silver! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  79. What a gorgeous card! Love the wreath

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  80. Gorgeous! Love the combination of silver and gold. So beautifully designed and done!

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  81. Gorgeous card. Like the embossing.

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  82. This card is so pretty! I love the silver and gold wreath. The "sending love" sentiment is perfect in the center!

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  83. I love your ability to create such different styles from the same stamp set, Dawn! This card is so very elegant - and so unexpected! Beautiful!

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  84. Simply stunning! I just love the impact that embossing makes!

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  85. Stunning card. The metallic embossing is gorgeous.

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  86. This card is GORGEOUS! I love how this design is so versatile for any occasion. This will definitely be CASED this Christmas. Thank you!

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  87. Love the Sending Love sentiment on this card. Thank you for sharing how you did this pretty card.

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  88. OMG! Your card is so elegant and gorgeous. Love the stamp set used. 💓

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  89. Love how clean yet shiny this card is!

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  90. Very beautiful card. Such an elegant colour combination and design.

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  91. ABsolutely beautiful. You can't go wrong with metallics and a gorgeous design.

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  92. Beautiful Dawn, the colors are so rich and elegant!

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  93. A stunning card. Looks so elegant with the embossing and simple lines x x

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  94. I love how you stamped the sentiment in the stitched circle die and then had all those lovely sprigs coming out from underneath the circle! Very lovely card!

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  95. Dawn your card is a beautiful celebration! LOve the glittery embossing powder!
    =]

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  96. Lovely card, great inspiration. Nikki

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  97. love the silver and gold together. beautiful card. thank you for sharing

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  98. The metallic embossing turns this card into elegance so easily and I like the stamp choices to make the wreath as well.

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  99. Oh what a beautiful composition and fun card! I love how you created the wreath out of the stamp set of leaves.

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  100. Wow what a beautiful card!!! The colors are so warm and inviting. The embossing just makes everything pop. And the mix of colors you used is so pretty.

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  101. The silver and gold is just so elegant and gorgeous!

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  102. Love your wreath -- in metallics, no less!

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  103. What a stunning card - love the mix of golds.

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  104. Silver and gold is beautiful together!

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  105. the gold looks great. thanks so much for sharing.

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  106. This is so elegant and sparkly - I love the white on white with gold!

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  107. Beautiful Card! I love the embossed leaves in the circular pattern!

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  108. Beautiful!! Love the silver and gold embossing. Not everyone is daring enough to do those 2 together. Stunning! And I love how you can use this card for any ocassion

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  109. Love the combination of silver and gold embossing...thanks for the inspiration. And yes, this is the prize I definitely want to win...my wish list for WPlus9 is always long!

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  110. Love all of the embossing on this card. Looks so clean and elegant. Great job!

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  111. Pinning this one! It is just gorgeous!

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  112. What a lovely card design, it is so simple yet stunning and elegant looking.

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  113. That's such a gorgeous and elegant wreath! I love how you used a non-Christmas set for your card. It's just perfect!

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  114. This card is so elegant and beautiful!!!! Love it!

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  115. Beautiful and elegant. Love your use of metallics

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  116. Beautiful card! I love silver and gold together!

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  117. Love the look of the silver and gold together!

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  118. Very lovely - I like the look of the wreath showing out from a popped up center. And the gold and silver embossing is lovely!

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  119. I love this! It is elegant and sparkly. I viewed this on my phone and thought it was a snowflake lol. What a great concept-layering the different stamps to make a wreath. Beautiful!

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  120. Gorgeous card! Beautiful embossing! Simply stunning! 🙂

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  121. What a beautiful card! Very elegant--thanks for sharing! (Peg)

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  122. Loving the silver and gold embossing. It makes the background pop!

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  123. wow!! those metallic colors, swoon!! this is so elegant and stunning!

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  124. Such and elegant card, I like how you mixed the embossing colors

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  125. i love how elegant the white space is on this card. perfectly placed!

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  126. That silver and gold embossing powder is gorgeous and I love the two fonts on the sentiment!

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  127. Great use of Feathers and Florals to make this gorgeous card!

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  128. Love this silver and gold card

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  129. Silver and gold how elegant. Beautiful!! Thanks

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  130. This is stunning!! Love the embossing! Beautiful!

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  131. I am totally impressed with this card--it is so simple and so very elegant!

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  132. Beautifully elegant! Love the two shades of embossing powder.

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  133. OH WOW! You have me looking at my stamps in a different way now! LOOOOOVE THIS CARD!!! ;)

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  134. OH MY GOODNESSES, Dawn. This is just stunning. Thanks for the inspiration. Love that you alternated silver and gold.

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  135. Wow!!! This is just gorgeous!! I love the gold and silver together!!

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  136. Gorgeous CAS design! Love the gold and silver embossing together!

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  137. So classic and elegant, and I love that this basic design could be used for so many different holidays or events!

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  138. Love the silver and gold together.
    the card is simple but so beautiful.
    Less is often more.
    thanks for sharing.

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  139. This is just so very elegant. I love it.

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  140. So pretty love the shiny embossing!

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  141. Holy wow, this is just gorgeous! Always admire how you showcase your stamps in such different ways.

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  142. This is so beautiful and would make a wonderful birthday or thank you card - thanks so much for sharing!!

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  143. Oh my goodness, I love this card. It is so pretty. Love the embossing.

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  144. Gorgeous and elegant card, such a versatile design, too! Silver and gold look so lovely together!

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  145. SUCH a lovely card! Thank you so much :)
    Embossing still holds the same magic for me that it did when I first saw it years ago - your card is a shining example (no pun intended) of that. TFS!

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  146. The silver and gold together provide such an elegant look! Beautiful work!

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  147. What a stunning card...adore the metallic embossing powders.

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  148. All that glitters isn't just gold!! Gorgeously done with all the layers of glitters in different colors around the circle diecut! Great idea!!

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  149. Your card is so stunning! I love the silver and gold embossing together.

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  150. This is so very elegant.. I love this.

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  151. Gorgeous card! Thank you for the idea. Merry Christmas!

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  152. What a fabulous design. The two metallic colors look great together, especially used for florals.

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  153. Dawn your card is stunning. Love the silver and gold together.

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  154. Very pretty!!! That embossing is so eye-catching! Love it!

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