Saturday, August 2, 2014

Watercolor Galaxy & Lucky Stars

Hey guys! Today I have a few projects to share featuring more of our newest products releasing on August 5, 2014.

I ended up doing a lot of experimenting with techniques for this release. I just turned on the camera and went with it. So I have several videos to share over the next couple of weeks. One of the techniques that I messed around with was this watercolored galaxy background.

I think it works perfectly with our Lucky Stars stamp set. And I just love this stamp set. The sentiments lean a little towards dark humor and are perfect for those "true blue" friends.

This is another easy technique very similar to the background wash featured in yesterday's post.

Watch above or in HD at YouTube

For the next card, I wanted take it a little more feminine, using a color combination of Miami Spice PURE COLOR Dye Ink, White and Gold.

I started by covering a panel in Miami Spice ink using a blending tool. To get the "water spots", I splattered Copic Blender Solution on it using a paint brush. I chose to selectively ink the sentiment and fill in the "you" by using the Hand Lettered Thanks Die.

I wanted to keep this one on the serious side and stamped the "I can always count on you" sentiment on the inside.

And finally, I wanted to do something a little more clean and simple, but still free flowing.

I do love how this one turned out! Even though there is a lot going on - watercolor background, embossing paste, heat embossing, stitching, sequins and mist splatters - I think the simplified color palette keeps it in the clean and simple genre. No?

What do you think? Are the sentiments pushing it a bit? LOL I know there's got to be some of you out there with a twisted sense of humor like mine!

Giveaway Alert

We've got not one, but TWO opportunities to win the Lucky Stars stamp set!

Just leave a comment below by 10:00 a.m. EST on 08/03/14 to enter. I will select one random winner from all comments. Winner will be posted on our Releaser Winners page by noon.

Kara is hosting a giveaway on her blog as well. Hop on over to her blog for the details on how to enter.

And Maureen Merritt is also hosting a giveaway on her blog for Flaura & Fauna 2. I know that many of you are excited to see this set in action, and Maureen does not disappoint! She has a lovely card to share with you today!

Featured August 2014 Release Products - available 08/05/14

Lucky Stars
4x6" Clear Stamp Set
$14 USD

Hand Lettered Thanks Die
$7 USD

All Featured Supplies

140 comments:

  1. The watercolor Galaxy bg looks a bit daunting to create. I'm thankful you made the video to show how to achieve the look.

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  2. Oh Dawn, you've aced it with this stamp set - the text itself, the fonts, the way it pairs with watercolors. I would love to win it.

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  3. Gotta have this set if just for the Shooting Star stamp, love it.

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  4. Lovely stamp set and lovely projects. I love the second card, and I like how you've used a starry stamp set with an alternative colour scheme to the usual dark blues etc. Gorgeous!

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  5. These cards are really beautiful, Dawn! Especially love that first one with those amazing colors! Can't wait to see the whole release!

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  6. Love them all! This set was made for me - and that first card definitely is too! I love this set so much!!

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  7. Beautiful cards. I love the last one with the watercolor and splashes of red. LOVE!

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  8. I am going to love this stamp set I can tell - and wow, what a fabulous galaxy background!

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  9. WOWOWOWOWOWOW!! LOVING LOVING LOVING!! =) THANKS for sharing the Video and for the other chances to win!! AWESOME!! =) Have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)

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  10. So cool Dawn! I'm gonna have to try this watercolor galaxy background!

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  11. Your techniques are always perfection. And, I have miami spice ink in my cart ready for the release purchase :) I love the sentiments, I think they are perfect!

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  12. I love the beautiful backgrounds that you create with watercolors! Love the Lucky Stars stamp set too.

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  13. Great cards and techniques ... and I love the new stamps! ;-)

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  14. Very pretty cards very pretty cards and that technique is way cool, love it!!!

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  15. Such beautiful cards made with this set x

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  16. Every single one of these cards is stunning! Love the fun font on the stamp set too!!

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  17. Fabulous. Love the watercolored galaxy background.

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  18. Wow, what a special set, love what you've done with the backgrounds.

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  19. Love the starry night, looks like a galaxy !! Great technique :)

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  20. Love the results of your techniques experimenting, Dawn! The newly released products are really awesome!

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  21. What a fun stamp set and I love your techniques videos!!

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  22. I'm in love with this stamp set! Amazing cards - i love the techniques and can't wait to give this a try (and the bokeh one too!)

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  23. I'm always having trouble with these 'Friend' sentiments, but I love how your fun additions make them a bit more playful. And your cards range from gorgeous (galaxy card) to awesome (CAS card).

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  24. WOW!!! Your new release is amazing!! and the cards beyond words!!

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  25. I love all of your creations... the background on them is fabulous. Looking forward to the release!

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  26. These are so pretty! I love the font on these sentiments!

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  27. Can't wait to try this! Thanks

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  28. I want to thank you for the video because I always learn so much from you and it's a fantastic card. This stamp set could be one of my top favorites and I would love to win! I'm not on facebook so I hope this is okay. Vicki Smith - smith1365@yahoo.com

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  29. All such stunning designs your making these new sets a must have :)

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  30. I love all of your cards but that first galaxy card is stunning! Wonderful work!

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  31. What an amazing, fun set! Loved your video and TFS several designs using the same sentiment!

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  32. Georgeous cards! They are so beautiful.

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  33. Love this technique, and all your creations are amazing!

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  34. Such a cool technique and of course I like the stamp set!

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  35. I love this stamp set! It is perfect for me and my bestie! :)
    Great cards, as always! You are awesome!

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  36. Gorgeous cards!!! & LOVE the new release!! can't wait for Tuesday to get some!! Thanks for the inspiration!! Blessings!

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  37. That technique is fabulous and I love your card.

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  38. Such a beautiful card--love your technique and your new stamp set. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  39. OMGosh...LOVE this!!
    This is a must have set...
    and gotta try that background...
    it's gorgeous!

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  40. What an awesome technique...really enjoyed the tutorial and the stamp set is Oh My Gosh Gorgeous... love it!!

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  41. Another beautiful background. I'm new to your blog, can you share more about the watercolor medium you use?

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  42. These cards are gorgeous! Love the backgrounds you created--they work perfectly with the star themed sentiments.

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  43. This release is stunning! I am in love with the fonts used in this set.

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  44. Love this!!!!! I'm inspired and will be creating today!!!!

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  45. Wow! Fabulous background and sentiment stamps!

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  46. Wonderful cards and love the sentiments!!! Thanks for the videos!!!

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  47. all three stunning cards..the last one is my favorite..love a lot of white on a card!

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  48. Three beautiful cards! Many thanks for the great videos..... I've been attempting some new techniques! LOVE, love the amazing Lucky Stars fonts!

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  49. Wow wonderful cards, Dawn! I love the new stamp set and die set! I don't think the sentiments are pushing it a bit - I think they are so fun and would be a great addition to anyone's stash!

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  50. Dawn, you are blowing me away with your samples this week! I'm completely in awe.

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  51. I love this set! Such a pretty mix of fonts. I like the mix of sassy and serious sentiments. Makes for a super fun set!

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  52. Beeeeautiful. Going to try it..

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  53. I love your videos! You should make more of them :)
    This stamp set is so wonderful. And all your cards are stunning... Thanks for the chance to win :)

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  54. Gorgeous cards!! Love these sentiments!!

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  55. The stamp set is gorgeous and your cards are extraordinary. You are a true artist! :)

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  56. I think this set is Fabulous!!!! Love all of the inspiration with this new set:)

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  57. These cards are seriously beautiful- great techniques and a gorgeous stamp set!

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  58. Wonderful card projects- the techniques are amazing and I love the stamp set!

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  59. Great cards! I really like this stamp set! Thanks for making the video. It helps to actually see this watercolor technique come to life.

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  60. Love this set. Great cards. I love all your stamps!

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  61. Beautiful cards - love that subtle wash on the 3rd card! Stunning creations

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  62. I just love the sentiments on this set, Dawn! The watercolor backgrounds make them so fresh and light. Your tutorials are outstanding! ♡

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  63. Omg I love your card and this stamp set is awsome....

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  64. Each of the 3 cards are perfect, Dawn! I feel your 3rd one us still CAS & I don't think your sentiments are pushing it a bit at all. Very good taste in all.

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  65. I love your cards and love the new releases! I can't wait to create with them!

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  66. Oh I hv been obsessed with stars lately luv this set n examples

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  67. Love your cards, the video and the new stamp set!

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  68. I would definitely send cards to my BFF with these sentiments!

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  69. Wow! So gorgeous! Definitely adding this to my list of things to get :)

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  70. I love this set, Dawn! The sentiments are so awesome and your cards are gorgeous!

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  71. Love this background and the stamps are very nice. Lots of use would come from this and the die.

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  72. Another awesome technique! Love this!

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  73. Love all your examples. So glad I found your blog!

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  74. Loved the Watercolor Video and the results look FABULOUS on your "far out" card :-)

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  75. Great cards! I love the galaxy example.

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  76. I have really been loving your posts lately! Great cards! I can't decide which one is my favorite, I love them all.

    Thanks for the opportunity to win this set.

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  77. oh me, oh my...lucky stars is delish! i love love love the sentiments!

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  78. Amazing the way that you created this galaxy background. Lucky Stars is a great stamp set. Thanks for the chance to win it.

    Sherry in MI

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  79. What beautiful cards, dawn! I adore the first one with that fabulous background. Can't wait to try it.

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  80. I just love the watercolor technique. What a great tutorial. Have to run to my room to try this!

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  81. I love this set and every card is perfection!! <3

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  82. I love the galaxy background, such a fun technique! Thanks for sharing!

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  83. I love the Lucky Stars Set, Thanks for the background tutorial.

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  84. Loving this softer galaxy look. And love the sentiments in this set!

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  85. Thank you for the chance to win this wonderful giveaway! I love WPlus9!

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  86. Love the sentiments in this set!

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  87. Cool technique for this neat Stars set!

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  88. Love the sentiments! Beautiful cards.

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  89. So So Cute! Love the fun little sentiments and your cards are fabulous! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  90. Love the combo of fonts on this sentiment. Wonderful cards.

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  91. Love the galaxy look - perfect for the sentiment.

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  92. Love these especially the galaxy card!

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  93. Great video showing how to lay down watercolors...thank you for chance to win a stamp set

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  94. Wonderful cards. Cool to see the different treatments you gave each one. My favorite is the last one but I love them all.

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  95. Love your cards. Anything to do with stars is a winning set with me--Thanks for the chance to win!

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  96. WOW!!!! What super fantastic cards, great stamps to work with.

    Sue
    http://suek86401.blogspot.com/

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  97. Loving your new release! waiting for release day.

    Awesome cards!!

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  98. I looooove stars and these sentiments are awesome! Thank you for a chance to win a set! (I hope it's me!!!)

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  99. What fantastic cards! Such amazing techniques. I've always loved your cheeky sense of humor, and this set is perfect for those friends who deserve a little more than cutesy!

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  100. Dawn, I'm swooning over the beauty - and artistry - of your cards! They are extraordinarily stunning and a whole lot of fun! Thank you for the videos; your inspiration makes re-creating these cards so do-able! Wonderful release; wonderful inspiration!
    ~c

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  101. Cool! Love the galaxy background! Love this set, too!

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  102. I am so happy to have a new WPlus9 product fix! And this release does NOT disappoint - love it! Your lucky stars cards are exquisite!!

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  103. Oh, what a great stamp set, love the humor... awesome cards, and the techniques used work so well with the font style to this set.

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  104. That is an awesome stamp set and the cards you made are so cool. I love how each one has such a different feel to it.

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  105. What a great stamp set! It's fun for my own girlfriends in my life ;) It is such a pleasure to watch your videos, thanks for that.

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  106. Gorgeous cards! The watercolour galaxy is amazing! Love the sentiments.

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  107. I love the Lucky Stars stamp set. A must-have for me!

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  108. Wow- I had to watch your video twice! and I know I will watch it again. That galaxy background is gorgeous and has such depth. I can't wait to try this. It goes perfectly with the stamp set too. I've just started my collection of Wplus9 and am very happy. They are really great products.

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  109. I love your beautiful galaxy backgrounds! Thanks for a great video showing how to create them!!

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  110. That galaxy background is awesome!! I love the way it looks! I also love the sentiments!

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  111. I absolutely LOVE all these! The galaxy background card is so amazing. I can't wait to get this set. LOVE it!

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  112. This is such a gorgeous card! I love it!

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  113. Oh my word... Absolutely LOVE the galaxy card! Love this stamp set and those sentiments. Your card features are always so stunning. Thanks for sharing the technique.

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  114. gorgeous cards!!! Love the new release pretty everything

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  115. Great cards and a cool new stamp set!!!

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  116. I just LOVE the Lucky Stars stamp set! I love the fantastic samples, too.

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  117. I love your galaxy backgrounds; they are stunning! A great complement to this set of sentiments.

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  118. Loving all the videos! The first and third cards are my favorites....but they're all beautiful!!!

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  119. I am going to watch the video now. I love your creations

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  120. Just love the galaxy you've created here, Dawn and your videos are so helpful =] I have just the crazy friend for that stamp set in mind...
    =] Michele

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  121. LOVE these cards...love this style! I barely made it in time to try to win! Thanks for the opportunity!

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  122. Love these cards and all the different background techniques! Thanks for the video tutorial, can't wait to give it a try!

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  123. Love all your backgrounds! AndI love that stamp set. Lovely sayings and nice script. Thanks for a chance to win!

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  124. I love love love this technique! You made that background come to life! I also love that stamp set. The shooting stars are amazing. I can't wait to give this technique a try.

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  125. Thanks for such a great video explaining this wonderful bg technique! The stamp set is wonderful also and who couldn't use such a great set?

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  126. What cool backgrounds!! I LOVE all the fun cards you created with this set!!

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  127. Dawn, these new stamps are gorgeous! And your cards are amazing!

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  128. I just love the watercolor backgrounds and the Lucky stars stamp set. Thanks for a chance to win.

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  129. I must confess I'm a first time visitor and have liked you on facebook and I'll be subscribing to youtube and your blog . Happies I've been today. Thanks for the opportunity

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  130. Your card is absolutely stunning and I loved watching your how-to video on YouTube. I love this stamp set!

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  131. Gorgeous card! Can't wait to watch the video

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  132. Wow! Love these card creations!

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