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This month's PTI Blog Hop has this picture as an inspiration.  Aren't those fabrics beautiful?
Blog hop inspiration
I thought I'd make use of some of my new patterned paper (which I'm still scared of) for this:


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  1. PatQ's CardsApril 25, 2012 at 12:51 PM

    Cheryl, I love your clean and simple design. The colors look perfect together.

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  2. Lisa EltonApril 25, 2012 at 12:51 PM

    Very, Very pretty Cheryl, love your banners of pretty paper!

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  3. MayolApril 25, 2012 at 1:12 PM

    Lovely card! I've been wanting to do these banner strips on a card. Thanks so much for the inspiration!

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  4. ChunyuanApril 25, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    we had same idea of using banners!

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  5. janmjaxApril 25, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    I love the patterned paper banners Cheryl! Glad you conquered your fear! =)

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  6. Tracey McNeelyApril 25, 2012 at 3:02 PM

    I really like how your banners look. You got to use so many of the patterned papers from the pack.

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  7. AnneApril 25, 2012 at 4:49 PM

    Simply beautiful Cheryl. Love it all.

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  8. DeborahApril 25, 2012 at 5:08 PM

    Your card is just lovely, Cheryl. Love the "simplicity" of it ('tho that simple look usually takes me a looong time to achieve!)

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  9. SuzanneApril 25, 2012 at 5:09 PM

    Hi Cheryl! I love all those banners - they look fantastic!

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  10. Laura :)April 25, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    This is really pretty! I love the banner strips and how it incorporates the different patterns. Love it!!

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  11. JoyceApril 25, 2012 at 11:48 PM

    Just beautiful. Don't be scared of patterned paper--it is your friend! Love the banners.

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  12. Sue Lelli April 26, 2012 at 12:27 AM

    Cheryl, this is so PRETTY! LOVE your banners!

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  13. CindyApril 26, 2012 at 2:18 AM

    Cheryl I love this. You have kept it simple but have just the right amount of elements to make it beautiful.

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  14. victoria hApril 26, 2012 at 5:11 AM

    Lovely use of the patterned papers.

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  15. AnonymousApril 26, 2012 at 6:14 AM

    beautiful and that paper is gorgeous!!

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  16. Leigh PennerApril 26, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    Oh, this is lovely, Cheryl! I love the patterned paper banners!

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  17. paulaApril 26, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    Beautifully done, Cheryl! I love it!

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  18. carol (krillsister)April 26, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    Beautiful. Love the variety ofpattern paper banners. That little posie is so cute.

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  19. MarybethApril 26, 2012 at 12:57 PM

    This is a great card! Love the new papers you used for this CAS beautiful card! Such a good idea to use the banners like this .

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  20. MelissaApril 26, 2012 at 5:06 PM

    So pretty, Cheryl! Love those paper strips!

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  21. KristiiApril 26, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    Soooo very pretty!!! Love the double ended border strips and the little rosie posie is perfect!!!!

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  22. Suzanne RussellApril 29, 2012 at 9:40 PM

    Love your card! The patterned strips are a great way to interpret the challenge. Love the bright pink "Happy Birthday", too!

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