Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Gina K Designs Vicky Mermaid

Thanks for stopping by.  If you are arriving from Theresa's, this is your last stop.  If this is your first stop, be sure to read all the way to the bottom to see where to start on this Gina K Designs/My Sweet Petunia Blog Hop.


I love Gina, she may be tiny but her heart is huge.  So when we decided to do a blog hop together, I decided to stock up on Gina K Design stamps, inks and cardstock.   I did run across the Vicky Mermaid stamp set at Gina K's store.  As I said in a previous post, I lost my mind in her store.  There is nothing like going to a store and holding supplies in your hand.


Mermaids seem to be in style these days.  I have seen several stamp sets recently.  The one thing I have noticed is that their hair is always perfect.  Seriously, I go swimming and I come out of the water and my hair looks like a drowned rat.  I do have to say that I was blessed with great hair; but nothing like  mermaid's hair.

For my cards today,  i created the same scene but had a different background.  For one, I used the Gina K Waterdrop Stencil with a combination of glitter pastes to create an ombre look.  For the other I just used a couple of Gina K Dye inks and did some ink blending.


Now for the fun part.  We do have a giveaway.  All you have to do is leave a comment on every blog post along the way for your chance to win your choice of an original or mini MISTI, as well as the Stitched Leaves mini kit from Gina K.

The deadline for commenting is noon central standard time on September 5th.  Winners will be posted on the My Sweet Petunia Giveaway Winners page and Gina K Blog on Friday, September 8th.


The video for these cards is a bit long and I hope that you watch it all the way through.  Thanks for stopping by!  Don't forget to leave a comment here on the blog and also hit the like button and subscribe to my YouTube Channel to see more videos.



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121 comments:

  1. SmilynStefAugust 29, 2017 at 6:11 AM

    Super-cute little mermaid designs.

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  2. BethAugust 29, 2017 at 7:56 AM

    I love the design. I have to say, all my girls are mermaids, Eric...I mean swimmers, and they all have beautiful hair (especially Vicky). It's the mastering of the messy bun that gets them mermaidish

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  3. ElAugust 29, 2017 at 8:02 AM

    Cute design. Thanks for sharing and inspiring us.

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  4. JoAnnAugust 29, 2017 at 8:11 AM

    Cute cards and cute little mermaid. TFS

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  5. Jane MAugust 29, 2017 at 8:29 AM

    The Water Droplets Stencil is perfect for the background on your adorable mermaid cards! Thank you for showing the techniques you used!

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  6. Michele K. HendersonAugust 29, 2017 at 8:35 AM

    I love your darling little mermaid! Adorable!
    Take care!
    Michele

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  7. UnknownAugust 29, 2017 at 8:41 AM

    Adorable mermaid card; love the glitter paste!

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  8. TheresaAugust 29, 2017 at 8:44 AM

    Adorable cards! I love your coloring and backgrounds.

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  9. Sheri GilsonAugust 29, 2017 at 8:51 AM

    Super adorable mermaid cards! Love how you used the stencil to create that fun backdrop!

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  10. UnknownAugust 29, 2017 at 8:52 AM

    So cute

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  11. DebAugust 29, 2017 at 8:54 AM

    Cute cards! LOVE that glitter paste, I have never gotten any, but now I think I want some! LOL Thanks for the inspiration!

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  12. Dee EarnshawAugust 29, 2017 at 8:54 AM

    Love the designs on your super sweet cards:)

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  13. Susy RamirezAugust 29, 2017 at 8:55 AM

    Ahhh! How cute! Lovely card.

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  14. UnknownAugust 29, 2017 at 8:58 AM

    What fun mermaids!

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  15. creative ladyAugust 29, 2017 at 9:04 AM

    Cute card! I love your backgrounds, the stencil you used is one of my fav! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  16. Lisa A creationsAugust 29, 2017 at 9:18 AM

    Very cute mermaid scene!

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  17. UnknownAugust 29, 2017 at 10:01 AM

    Cute card

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  18. Cat TidwellAugust 29, 2017 at 10:05 AM

    omg how awesome! I really love that sponged background one!

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  19. Dawn S.August 29, 2017 at 10:13 AM

    Such cute cards!

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  20. Avra WilliamsAugust 29, 2017 at 10:14 AM

    Cute cards! This was a fun hop - I love learning more tips for using my Misti!

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  21. JanisAugust 29, 2017 at 10:18 AM

    Perfect background for a mermaid!

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  22. Lorie RAugust 29, 2017 at 10:30 AM

    Adorable!

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  23. PeggyAugust 29, 2017 at 10:42 AM

    I love the design of these cards. Great lesson on coloring. Thanks!

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  24. RobynAugust 29, 2017 at 10:53 AM

    Very cute mermaid card!

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  25. UnknownAugust 29, 2017 at 10:59 AM

    The water droplet background could have so many uses! Love what you did with it

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  26. Denise BryantAugust 29, 2017 at 11:23 AM

    Fabulous cards! Love those beautiful backgrounds! The mermaids are adorable!

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  27. Keiren DunfeeAugust 29, 2017 at 11:23 AM

    That stencil is perfect for the adorable mermaid!

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  28. LarajcAugust 29, 2017 at 11:27 AM

    Very cute card!

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  29. Rema DeLeeuwAugust 29, 2017 at 11:36 AM

    These cards are adorable!

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  30. jeannieobAugust 29, 2017 at 11:42 AM

    Very pretty Card. want this stencil!

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  31. BeckyAugust 29, 2017 at 12:03 PM

    Cute mermaid cards. Thanks for sharing.

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  32. Karen (TLgirl353)August 29, 2017 at 12:21 PM

    You would almost think that mermaids were real, right?

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  33. Joyce ErbAugust 29, 2017 at 12:28 PM

    Love your backgrounds and the glitter paste comparison. I have the Nuvo but haven't used it yet. Very cute cards. I typically cut black stamped images on Scan N Cut but will test and let you know

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  34. MacimbaloAugust 29, 2017 at 12:34 PM

    Thanks for showing how you made this - such a pretty creation!!!

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  35. Lisa KAugust 29, 2017 at 12:56 PM

    Cute cards! Love the stencil and mermaids.

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  36. RosieAugust 29, 2017 at 1:49 PM

    Little different from the others but a very cute card. Thank you for the techniques you did.

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  37. Kathy BradleyAugust 29, 2017 at 2:16 PM

    So very adorable - thanks for sharing!

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  38. GoldaAugust 29, 2017 at 2:35 PM

    What fun cards! There really isn't anything like holding fun tools for creating in your hands.

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  39. Kathy HAugust 29, 2017 at 2:54 PM

    Sweet!

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  40. SmilegreetingcardsAugust 29, 2017 at 3:06 PM

    Such a cute card! Love that little mermaid and the stencil is perfect! Thanks for sharing your creativity with us!

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  41. RuthAugust 29, 2017 at 3:12 PM

    Really cute cards. Thanks for all you do for the crafting community.

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  42. TraciAugust 29, 2017 at 3:15 PM

    You had me at the backgrounds! Love these cards.

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  43. Linda CrawfordAugust 29, 2017 at 3:47 PM

    What an adorable card. Love the little mermaid and I loved your video.

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  44. Verna AngerhoferAugust 29, 2017 at 4:17 PM

    You created an adorable card. Love the background on it a lot.

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  45. Nancy BAugust 29, 2017 at 4:22 PM

    Love the card and the cure little mermaid. Colors are so pretty

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  46. Nancy BAugust 29, 2017 at 4:53 PM

    Love this mermaid so pretty and cute the colors are pretty

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  47. JbeeAugust 29, 2017 at 4:56 PM

    Cute cards. I love mermaids. Thanks for sharing

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  48. UnknownAugust 29, 2017 at 4:56 PM

    Love these vibrant colors for those fun cards

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  49. Mary Jane BlahnikAugust 29, 2017 at 5:57 PM

    Awesome cards

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  50. Susie MooreAugust 29, 2017 at 6:04 PM

    Super cute cards. I'll be watching your video tonight!

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  51. Judy InukaiAugust 29, 2017 at 6:33 PM

    What great cards. I love the awesome glitter paste stencil background. I will have to check out the video later. I love my MISTI and am always happy to learn new ways to use it.

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  52. debrabenAugust 29, 2017 at 6:54 PM

    The stencils make awesome backdrops for your little mermaid!

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  53. Johanna August 29, 2017 at 7:41 PM

    Love the cards and the stencil you used.

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  54. Shirley NAugust 29, 2017 at 8:36 PM

    Both cards are beautiful and so cute! I enjoyed watching your video, love your glitter paste background!

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  55. UnknownAugust 29, 2017 at 8:48 PM

    So cute! Love that Vicky!

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  56. UnknownAugust 29, 2017 at 8:49 PM

    So cute! Love that Vicky!

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  57. Sue DAugust 29, 2017 at 8:58 PM

    Cute cards. I like the stenciled backgrounds and I liked watching you color with these markers.

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  58. MsJudyCAugust 29, 2017 at 9:30 PM

    Love your cards and thanks for the tutorial. Learned about glitter paste from the video. Thanks.

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  59. Kim PottsAugust 29, 2017 at 9:30 PM

    Love both backgrounds. Thanks for sponsoring (along with Gina) a great blog hop!

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  60. SusanAugust 29, 2017 at 9:43 PM

    So cute!

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  61. lynneatwAugust 29, 2017 at 10:24 PM

    I love the mermaid, such a cute card.

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  62. christie andersonAugust 29, 2017 at 10:25 PM

    The background stencil makes the perfect water.

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  63. Lorie RAugust 29, 2017 at 10:36 PM

    Stencils are underused ... you did a nice job incorporating into your cards.

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  64. DianaAugust 29, 2017 at 10:49 PM

    Cute card, thanks for sharing!

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  65. FeMAugust 29, 2017 at 11:30 PM

    So much cuteness on your cards.

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  66. SherryAugust 29, 2017 at 11:59 PM

    very pretty! love that embossing paste!

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  67. Joy GolinskiAugust 30, 2017 at 12:22 AM

    Super cute card! Thanks for sharing with us!

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  68. shackattackAugust 30, 2017 at 12:27 AM

    Great card for my grandkids!

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  69. iluvroses53August 30, 2017 at 1:04 AM

    Adorable!

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  70. Vicki SopcakAugust 30, 2017 at 2:07 AM

    Cute card, I love the background stencil

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  71. RoseLilacAugust 30, 2017 at 3:14 AM

    Omg, these cards are so cute!

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  72. Arianna BarbaraAugust 30, 2017 at 4:13 AM

    Adorable little mermaids!!! Love these sweet cards!!!

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  73. DonnaAugust 30, 2017 at 5:23 AM

    What cute cards! I'm particularly drawn to the glitter paste bkgrd. I think I need some paste now, & the stamps are adorable!!!

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  74. UnknownAugust 30, 2017 at 8:51 AM

    Such cute mermaid cards. I really like the water droplets stencil you used for the background. TFS

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  75. UnknownAugust 30, 2017 at 9:30 AM

    Beautiful cards. I especially love the glitter paste background. Thanks for including the video.

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  76. Pat SwearingenAugust 30, 2017 at 9:31 AM

    The mermaids are cute but your backgrounds are great!

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  77. funkycrafterAugust 30, 2017 at 9:54 AM

    i like the way the glitter gives the first card a cool ocean look

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  78. DebbieAugust 30, 2017 at 10:43 AM

    Cute cards! Like the use of the Water Droplets stencil.

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  79. CaroleAugust 30, 2017 at 10:56 AM

    Great cards. Mermaids are always fun!

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  80. Connie LudgateAugust 30, 2017 at 11:49 AM

    cute card.

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  81. Pat SwearingenAugust 30, 2017 at 12:34 PM

    I don't do cutesy YET but the backgrounds are stunning.

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  82. Joyce SpicherAugust 30, 2017 at 1:32 PM

    Cute

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  83. rushAugust 30, 2017 at 2:44 PM

    These are awfully cute cards, but I'm a little confused. Am I in the right place for the blog hop? Everyone else was featuring Boho Flowers. Oh, well...circumstances may have changed. Thank you for sharing.

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  84. lritchieAugust 30, 2017 at 3:15 PM

    Cute cards and designs!

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  85. RettaAugust 30, 2017 at 6:30 PM

    What a difference a background makes! Super cute cards!

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  86. RuthAugust 30, 2017 at 6:58 PM

    Your backgrounds are wonderful.

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  87. GayleAugust 30, 2017 at 8:27 PM

    So sweet, Vicky Mermaid and an awesome background for her too.

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  88. Sue WarehamAugust 30, 2017 at 8:34 PM

    Love that sparkly background so pretty, thanks for the tip about the glitter pastes.

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  89. terriavidreader (IN-USA)August 30, 2017 at 11:20 PM

    cute little mermaid!

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  90. MarjetaAugust 31, 2017 at 1:42 AM

    I agree with you. Store with craft suplys are like Aladin cave. Your cards are gorgeous.

    Marjeta

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  91. duchessmelAugust 31, 2017 at 1:56 AM

    Completely adorable! Thanks for sharing!

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  92. UnknownAugust 31, 2017 at 3:50 AM

    Love the vibrant colorcombination, and the glittery stencilled background.

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  93. Lydia HallumAugust 31, 2017 at 10:20 AM

    Your take on using the stencil is wonderful for a little girl's card.

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  94. Cindy L.August 31, 2017 at 10:46 AM


    Beautiful card! Thanks for sharing.

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  95. tinyfeetAugust 31, 2017 at 1:57 PM

    Fun cards with beautiful backgrounds!

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  96. RobinAugust 31, 2017 at 2:33 PM

    Beautiful cards. Cute mermaids.

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  97. BonnieAugust 31, 2017 at 3:30 PM

    Adorable cards! I need to try the glitter paste.
    BJohn3237@aol.com

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  98. AnonymousAugust 31, 2017 at 3:38 PM

    Love the stencil and the glitter background. Will order one tonight with the new releasea

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  99. AnonymousAugust 31, 2017 at 5:04 PM

    That mermaid is soooo cute!!! I am tempted to but to go with my full sized ones.

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  100. Pat KuhnAugust 31, 2017 at 5:06 PM

    such cute cards!!!

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  101. JAS424August 31, 2017 at 7:05 PM

    Thanks for the tip of toning down the white paper with a lighter color of ink, and that stencil is lovely. I never thought to restamp a colored image so it is more crisp of an outline. I've finished the hop, leaving you for last, and I must say this hop was FAN-TAS-TIC. Thank you.

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  102. EllenAugust 31, 2017 at 7:43 PM

    I was expecting another Boho card; but, I love this little mermaid. Great techniques.

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  103. HollyAugust 31, 2017 at 8:46 PM

    GREAT cards! I LOVE how you did your backgrounds.

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  104. UnknownAugust 31, 2017 at 9:02 PM

    So cute. Thanks for sharing.

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  105. MJSeptember 1, 2017 at 12:38 AM

    Beautiful backgrounds. Really cute cards!

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  106. Marjorie DUMONTIER September 1, 2017 at 1:00 AM

    Beautiful and cute cards. We never have enough mermaids !

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  107. SabrinaSeptember 1, 2017 at 6:02 AM

    Very cute cards. Thanks for sharing!

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  108. Teresa DoyleSeptember 1, 2017 at 7:45 AM

    Absolutely adorable cards Iliana, very well done. I totally enjoyed the video, they cannot all be short ones!

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  109. Teresa DoyleSeptember 1, 2017 at 8:06 AM

    Iliana, these are simply adorable and I love this Vicky Mermaid set. The glittery card is esp. beautiful!

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  110. Mary HolshouserSeptember 1, 2017 at 2:23 PM

    Love the little mermaids.
    Cute card.
    thanks for sharing.

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  111. Kirsty VittetoeSeptember 1, 2017 at 6:23 PM

    Oh wow, these are fantastic!

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  112. UnknownSeptember 2, 2017 at 5:20 AM

    Soooooo Cute !! TFS

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  113. sendasmile4kidsSeptember 2, 2017 at 12:19 PM

    Thank you for the video. TFS

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  114. D.Ann CSeptember 2, 2017 at 3:17 PM

    These are just too cute! I love the splashy, shimmery background!! Thanks for sponsoring this fun hop!!

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  115. UnknownSeptember 2, 2017 at 8:14 PM

    Cute card

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  116. Karen Hightower September 3, 2017 at 8:30 AM

    What wonderful card! I love those mermaids and your backgrounds on them! Fantastic coloring as well! Thanks for sharing! <3

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  117. lizSeptember 3, 2017 at 8:43 AM

    I wish we had a stamp store near us. They all closed.... stuck with the mega stores. ☹️

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  118. Diane MSeptember 3, 2017 at 4:04 PM

    So darn cute!

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  119. Charmaine StackSeptember 3, 2017 at 5:19 PM

    Cute card. I like your idea for the bubbles.

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  120. LindaBSeptember 3, 2017 at 5:56 PM

    Cute card with beautiful colors...great combination of images. Love the bubbles!
    Thank you

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  121. amymwzSeptember 5, 2017 at 9:22 AM

    Yup, but we wouldn't want a card with mermaid messed up hair. Great card!

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