Sunday, 8 May 2011

Less is More " White on White "

Let me just start of by asking would any one like a white card ? No, you have plenty OK then, will just have to ask somewhere else ! You see I have somewhat of a surplus, at the last count I made about ten ! None of which are up to much so they will most probably end up in the pile  " to throw or not to throw ".

For weeks while I was hovering on the sidelines of the Less is More challenges playing " should I or shouldn't I " it was mainly because of the huge amount of talented work I saw week after week. Well three weeks ago I took the plunge ( am I a Limette yet ? ) and I thoroughly enjoyed it, even the acetate challenge ! This week I was back to dithering again and why well the theme this week at Less is More is White on White. Nowhere to hide on this baby, this one separates the haves ( talent ) and the have not's and it looks like I am the only one in the not's category . I was stunned by the amazing quality and quantity of entries so far this week and the amazing technical abilities of all the lovely Limettes, beautiful embossing and die cutting. For those of you who think it's easy using a die cutting machine let me tell you if the pokey tool hadn't been invented then I don't know where I would be !

I can't say I'm super happy with the outcome but after so many hours it seems a shame not to give you all a little giggle ! So feel free let it all out............you know you want to !





Would like also to say a big thank you to everyone who visited and left a comment , very much appreciated as is your advice and humour.

Mandie, Chrissie will I have to go and sit on the naughty step now ? Please let me know as I will put on a pair of extra pants as I suffer from bloggers bum and want to avoid a flare up !

Have a great rest of the weekend

Marie
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107 comments:

  1. Zoechaos8 May 2011 at 13:24

    Well if you don't want them i'll have 'um. Gorgeous stunning elegant and just what White on White is yours are perfect examples. i was just wondering where you were and what was keeping you LOL XOXO Zoe

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  2. Chrissie8 May 2011 at 13:28

    These are all fabulous Miss LIMette!
    No naughty step for you this week! What wonderful ideas beautifully executed!
    Superb examples of WOW!
    Thanks so much!
    Chrissie
    Lady LIM
    "Less is More"

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  3. Jenny8 May 2011 at 13:36

    Wow these are fab, my fave....if i'm pressed to chose..... is the owl. Such a creative idea :)
    Jenny x

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  4. Lynne Moncrieff8 May 2011 at 13:40

    Want my reaction Marie? ......
    WOW! WOW! wow!
    You pulled this challenge off with such elegance. Outstanding work.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  5. G Peplow8 May 2011 at 13:43

    He! he! he!, you're havin a larf!! Such gorgeousness abounds here, love all but have to admit to a sneaky penchant for your cherubs and floating heart, brilliant creations each and everyone, Bravo:0) xxx
    I've yet to come out , can't seem to get my head right yet, let alone a card, LOL :0) xxx

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  6. Kathleen8 May 2011 at 13:43

    These are great and so different, the owl is also my favorite. Everyone seems to have done 3 or more cards already and I am still struggling with my first.
    I have also found that the so called white flowers you buy don't look white at all compared to white cardstock.

    Kath x

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  7. Sarah's Little Snippets8 May 2011 at 13:54

    Stunning cards ...the owl has to be my favourite, it's just brilliant! Sarah x

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  8. The Anscombe 48 May 2011 at 13:55

    oooooh, your owl is adorable! And your other cards, so stylish - well done LIMETTE! xxxx

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  9. TAM8 May 2011 at 13:58

    How could you honestly believe you are a "have not" - these cards are totally stunning. I'd agree with you that there is soooo much talent on this challenge but we all bring our own individual take on a theme which makes us all very individual and therefore there are no "have nots" at all :)

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  10. Rosietoes8 May 2011 at 13:59

    Three outstanding cards. Love that owl!

    Edna x

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  11. Netty8 May 2011 at 14:05

    Three terrific cards, you certainly have made great use of the die cuts......loving the owl. Enjoy the weekend, Annette x

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  12. Loli 8 May 2011 at 14:20

    Hello Marie, thank you for to visit my blog last week.
    FANTASTIC WORK!!!!i love all them, your cards are beautiful.
    The owl is a GREAT idea, well done!.
    A hug from Palma de Mallorca

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  13. Deborah Frings8 May 2011 at 14:33

    Hello Ms LIMette!! I think your cards area brilliant. I love the originality of the owl (I adore owls) - so much texture in it. And the square lattice card is beautiful. I like the gate with cupids too. I think you've nailed the challenge!!!

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  14. CAROL8 May 2011 at 14:36

    Love them all, especially the one with the little cupids on it.xxx

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  15. despina8 May 2011 at 14:40

    Αριστουργήματα!!!!δεν έχω λόγια!!!

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  16. Linny8 May 2011 at 14:42

    Brilliant ideas. Love them all. Linda

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  17. Rachelxx8 May 2011 at 15:05

    Love them all! Very clever ideas beautifully executed :-)

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  18. Valerie-Jael8 May 2011 at 15:05

    Who are you kiddong about what you can't??! These cards are really gorgeous, totally cool, I LOVE them! Valerie

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  19. Lynne8 May 2011 at 15:09

    I am laughing. Not at your creations but at your total lack of confidence. They are all amazing, how could you doubt such talent, I wish I had a quarter of yours. Love the owl, so clever, adore the cherubs but I think the lattice is my fave just for it`s simplicity. Me thinks I see a showcase here...
    Lynne xxx

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  20. Yvonne8 May 2011 at 15:22

    Oh, Marie, these are TOTALLY AWESOME. Who would think white on white could be so beautiful! Standing "O" from me.

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  21. Kathyk8 May 2011 at 15:34

    FABULOUS cards, absolutely fabulous

    Kathyk

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  22. zefi8 May 2011 at 15:38

    perfect !!! well done! I hope ,that you will never stop crafting, you are such a very talent person. ♥♥♥♥♥!

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  23. Meggymay8 May 2011 at 16:02

    Three gorgeous cards, all with the Wow factor, the owl is my favourite, its amazing.
    Yvonne xx

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  24. Lorraine A8 May 2011 at 16:09

    You did give me a giggle ,,,, but not at your cards !! They are fabulous and amazing ! I LOVE the owl especially ,,, so creative and beautiful ,,,,

    Bloggers Bum !! ha ha ha ,,, I wondered what my ailment was and you just named it !!! :-) Thanks for the diagnosis :-)

    Luv
    Lols x x x

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  25. Rosemary8 May 2011 at 16:20

    so... not really sure what your concern is because all the cards are wonderful! i really like hte middle one the best,though...

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  26. Ang C8 May 2011 at 16:34

    Marie you have been busy - love them all - especially love the owl

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  27. Mandi8 May 2011 at 16:37

    Hi Marie
    What super cards, particularly the owl!
    Spoke to hubby, they have had FAB weather he says, home Tuesday!
    Thank you!
    Diva LIM mandi
    Less is More

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  28. Von8 May 2011 at 17:06

    how beautiful Marie :)
    xxx

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  29. Lisa8 May 2011 at 17:18

    You knocked this right out of the park! All of your cards are simply amazing! I'd have to say the owl and the "grid" are my favs. I love how you did that owl- it's fabulous!

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  30. Carole Campanile8 May 2011 at 17:53

    What a trio of beautiful cards. The second one is my favorite though I really do like the owl.
    TFS
    Carole

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  31. Irini8 May 2011 at 17:55

    WOW!!!!!!!! white on white is very stunning...your cards are gorgeous!!!!!!!!

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  32. Carol8 May 2011 at 17:59

    Well what can I say, three wonderful cards - who says you can't do WOW! Carol x

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  33. Anonymous8 May 2011 at 18:08

    Marie, I don't know what sort of eyes you're using to see these, but they're not working properly!! They're all stunning and perfectly made!xxx

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  34. Rena8 May 2011 at 18:40

    Πολύ αριστοκρατικές κάρτες!!!

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  35. Tammi8 May 2011 at 18:49

    These are definitely in the haves category, all so elegant and pretty!! Love that owl! ~hugs

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  36. Katalytic8 May 2011 at 18:55

    Just lost for words!

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  37. Jan 8 May 2011 at 19:08

    Fab cards all of them xx Jan

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  38. kelly8 May 2011 at 19:10

    Hi Marie,
    I LOVE that owl card, its super cute!!
    I think that sometimes we are our harshest critics, I like all of your cards.
    Kelly x

    Oh also you asked who made the daisies die cut I used. I'm a stampin' up! demo so all the products I use are from Stampin' up!
    Let me know if you would like to order anything.
    xx

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  39. Faith A at Daffodil Cards8 May 2011 at 19:14

    WOWEE these are such beautiful work of art, your natural talent at designing has come through in your cards, and I don't care if you don't like it 'cause I loved them, so there :)

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  40. Linby8 May 2011 at 19:33

    You are definitely in the "have" camp LOL! That owl is ingenious. Love what you made.
    Linbyx

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  41. Carol Wilde8 May 2011 at 20:17

    Nice Owl !!!

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  42. Hazel8 May 2011 at 20:58

    Well, I love them all. I don't think you're a NOT by any stretch of the imagination. Hazel x

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  43. Maureen8 May 2011 at 21:11

    Beautiful owl - a great idea!!! the others are also lovely!

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  44. fatmonica8 May 2011 at 21:40

    What a great collection-and what a fabulous owl!

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  45. eudokia8 May 2011 at 21:48

    εγω παντως ξετρελαθηκα!!πανεμορφες!!!

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  46. Aileen8 May 2011 at 22:17

    I'm certainly not having a giggle at your expense more a Wow, oooh, and an Aw!! These are fantastic entries. Hard to choose a favourite but I really like your idea of the owl. Very clever. x

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  47. Vicky Hayes8 May 2011 at 22:34

    I'm sure the extra pants won't be required Marie! What gorgeous cards you've made! The owl is very original and the fretwork and pearl card classy but the cherubs at the gate card has to be my favourite. You really are the mistress of acetate! Vx

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  48. kissinia8 May 2011 at 22:36

    Oh wow! Have you been busy recently? Great set! The owl is fantastic as well as cupids! Great job!!! Hugs, xenia :)

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  49. Isabelle Norris8 May 2011 at 23:34

    How unusual, all of them, love the owl one particularly
    isa

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  50. Tara Cardwell9 May 2011 at 00:46

    Oh you are DEFO and LIMette!!!! You made me howl too. I like all the card but the owl is definately my favourite. :-)

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  51. Keep It Sweet and Simple9 May 2011 at 00:52

    Marie, you are way to hard on yourself. Your work is beautiful. I LOVE the daisy card with the pearls - really classy.
    Please don't let Chrissie and Mandi hear that you 'liked' the acetate challenge - or they will make us do it again!!! :-))
    Caroline xxx

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  52. Unknown9 May 2011 at 00:57

    Lovely cards Marie! I really love the owl one! :D
    Lizy x

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  53. Susan9 May 2011 at 01:46

    Marie...you are SO silly! Your cards are magnificient! SOOOO much work in each one of them. If forced to chose my favorite...I would chose the second card...it's so ELEGANT!!! Is that a die cut background? If so, I neeeeeeed it!! LOL!

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  54. Canonbury creations9 May 2011 at 02:22

    Stunning cards Marie, you do yourself a disservice by being so modest! I love the owl and the cupids made me smile they look as if they are dancing along!
    Val x

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  55. Bonnie9 May 2011 at 03:03

    I think you have done a wonderful job on all of these cards! You definitely belong in the lineup!

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  56. My name is Erika.9 May 2011 at 03:05

    The owl is great...and no one else put up and owl card. I also really like your second square card with the lace pattern and pearls. Its very classy and beautiful. I think you're doubting your talents, which is so easy to do, but stop it. Your cards are fantastic.

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  57. Gerri Herbst9 May 2011 at 03:41

    First, you always crack me up with yr posts! (thats a good thing!)
    I do love the white on white...The owl is amazing. I will dream of that tonight. Thanks for yr great comments on my piece today. You could always join me in my studio, if you're in the area. LOL. take care, gerri

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  58. Chris Arlington9 May 2011 at 06:32

    You silly, they are all wonderful. One problem, I don't know what a limette is :)

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  59. Ulina / Apricot Bubbles9 May 2011 at 10:41

    Marie, you HAVE TALENT!!!
    The owl-card is my favourite!!!

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  60. Channa9 May 2011 at 13:05

    Wow marie! They are amazing. I really love your cards, they are really gorgeous.

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  61. Regina9 May 2011 at 15:02

    Oh OWLS!!!!! I love owls, my mum started me on them & she has a little nick name for them.. "Wols" we call them, I have a small collection of them too. I just love your owl, I think each owl has their own character about them, not one the same!
    Thank you for sharing this with us,
    Reggie XO

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  62. ThinkInk Creative9 May 2011 at 15:03

    WOW! I do believe all my comments in your blog contains that word. Hardly surprising given that it's usually my first reaction where your work is concerned.

    You are awesome and so are your cards.

    cheers,
    Malyn at ThinkInkCreative

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  63. Judy12239 May 2011 at 15:55

    You are SO not in the "have not's" group (although I think mine might be!!!). I LOVE this owl, and the other two cards are also fabulous!

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  64. Pauline9 May 2011 at 16:10

    Love all these creations, but the cute owl pips the post!

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  65. Anonymous9 May 2011 at 17:15

    wow these are so stunning i absolutely adore the owl its fantastic!!

    Hugs June x

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  66. Suze Bain9 May 2011 at 17:27

    Well, the owl is FAB, so original and clever, the second one is elegant and CAS and the third one, well I just LOVE those cherubs and the gate. Fab! xx

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  67. susanne9 May 2011 at 19:21

    Gee, you've made some beautiful cards in this white on white style! Very elegant!!

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  68. Ana Cristina Caldatto9 May 2011 at 20:27

    Formidavel!

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  69. Sallie's Place9 May 2011 at 23:01

    What a fun card and very elegant too. Can it be fun and elegant at the same time I ask myself well you've managed to do it and I think its fab

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  70. Cindy Adkins10 May 2011 at 00:14

    Oh wow, I love these--so beautiful, Marie! I think they're so elegant!
    XO
    Cindy

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  71. Anonymous10 May 2011 at 00:40

    Totally gorgeous Marie.
    Regards Florence.

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  72. Jean Franks Beck10 May 2011 at 00:45

    These are gorgeous.... sorry if you are getting two messages from me, but blogger is driving me nuts with the "service error" messages. These cards are amazing with all the texture - you are definitely a "have"... "have talent" that is!

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  73. Αlex...10 May 2011 at 00:54

    Wow!First of all I'm amazed by the amount of comments you have here!!!:D
    Second, I'm inlove with your owl!!!hahaha!
    It's perfect.And the other 2 are fabulous!And yes I like white cards and I must try to make one.
    Thank you for your comment.I wanted to tell you that I can send one of Valerie's tags if she don't mind.
    I enjoy reading you :)
    Alex...

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  74. Christina V.10 May 2011 at 01:03

    Μarie your cards are adorable. I could never think of doing a white card; I wouldn't know what to do with that. You are very talented and inspirational.
    P.S. I checked my link to Get Creative and it doesn't seem to link somewhere else. Please let me know when drop by my blog. Have a nice day!

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  75. Babs10 May 2011 at 01:08

    I just absolutely adore the owl what a fabulous creation stunning, your other cards are gorgeous too...

    Babs x

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  76. Karen Aicken10 May 2011 at 01:29

    OMGoodness, these are AMAZING! The owl just blew me away with how creative that is. I have made a large square card with a Cricut cut lattice and was pleased with it until I saw yours. White on white? Never thought of using that cut this way ... and it's STUNNING. Thank you for commenting on my blog, and THANK YOU for posting your lovely creations!

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  77. Kasey ~ in Oz10 May 2011 at 10:51

    Very imaginative. Cheers, Kasey ~ in Oz

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  78. Stef H10 May 2011 at 17:24

    my mouth is hanging open! these are absolutely GORGEOUS!!! wow!


    hugs, stef (Glitterbabe)

    do check me out, my store and
    Glitterbabe@Stitchy Bear

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  79. Caroline Hallett10 May 2011 at 18:46

    oh I just love the owl - its such an imaginative and creative card, lovely

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  80. Stephanie Lanzalotto10 May 2011 at 19:53

    Oh, you are sooooooooooooooo a LIMette! All of your cards are killer gorgeous. I especially love that owl...

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  81. Liz McGuire,10 May 2011 at 20:07

    hehe, your post made me smile, I think your makes are really cool,

    Liz x

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  82. Mishelflos Paper Creations10 May 2011 at 20:24

    Well I hope you see me right down here at the bottom of the pile!!!:)

    I just love and adore that Owl!!
    love
    michelle x

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  83. Mishelflos Paper Creations10 May 2011 at 21:02

    Thanks for your comment and if this is what you do after a few months making cards, we better all watch out!!!!:)

    love
    michelle x

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  84. Romaine11 May 2011 at 02:34

    Oh. My. Goodness. ALL so jaw-dropping GORGEOUS! I LOVE the owl....and ALL of it! * sigh * :0)

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  85. Gerri Herbst11 May 2011 at 04:38

    Thanks for the blog love today....Im dreaming of white fluffy clouds and soaring snowy white owls.
    I have to say again, this is my favorite. take care, gerri

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  86. cheryl11 May 2011 at 10:54

    oh you make me laugh hun just what I needed lol your cards hun are just stunning honest the detail on these,are amazing hugs cheryl xxx

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  87. Unknown11 May 2011 at 12:01

    Hi Marie, don't what you are going on about - they are just stunning! Don't know where you get your inspiration from, but could I share it please?! Love the owl, it's just gorgeous. Sarah

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  88. Tracey11 May 2011 at 13:27

    Wow! These are fabulous I love the owl too (though they are all stunning!)
    Hugs
    Tracey
    x

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  89. Seafield Jo11 May 2011 at 16:24

    These are all fab, I adore the owl. Jo x

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  90. Chris11 May 2011 at 17:14

    Absolutely amazing Marie I just love the owl. Only the one from me this time its took me until today to come up with something.. Chris xx

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  91. Cali11 May 2011 at 17:23

    Now, those cards are truly amazng... why would you think you are one of the "have nots" (talent) category, hum? The owl is gorgeous and you other cards are.. well, gorgeous!
    http://thecraftycat.over-blog.com

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  92. Squirrel11 May 2011 at 18:32

    Your owl is adorable, no question. It jumped straight out of the LIM thumbnails at me and I had to visit and tell you!
    I loved this week's challenge!
    Rosey x

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  93. Faye11 May 2011 at 18:32

    Really gorgeous, Marie, and you are definitely one of the "haves". I am curious how you got 92 comments. You sure have a huge following. And it's no wonder. I love your blog and I guess lots of others do too.

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  94. Mrs.B11 May 2011 at 20:40

    Wow Marie, All stunning!I think you are without doubt a 'have'. I have seen you cards over the last few weeks and they are brilliant. I am now a follower.
    Avril x

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  95. Sarah-Jane11 May 2011 at 21:05

    Love your owl, so cute, and so different! xx

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  96. craftytrog11 May 2011 at 22:01

    Stunning! Love the owl! x

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  97. Sally H11 May 2011 at 23:31

    You are very definitely in the LIMette gang! your fabulous collection of creations are exquisite! I adore the owl - cute and elegant at the same time! You are definitely in the have camp, my friend - very much so!

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  98. Julie12 May 2011 at 00:43

    Your owl card is absolutely stunning

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  99. Jayne A12 May 2011 at 10:23

    Thanks for your kind comments.

    I love the owl Card it's stunning.

    Jayne
    x

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  100. debby400012 May 2011 at 11:18

    WOW I'm speechless, love that owl but then the others are stunning too.
    luv
    Debby

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  101. Jingle12 May 2011 at 16:13

    These are fantastic! I love the owl!!!

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  102. Katerina12 May 2011 at 16:42

    you are such an inspiration!
    Everything is beautiful, but the owl stole my heart :-)

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  103. Maureen12 May 2011 at 21:11

    These are brilliant but my favourite has to be the owl, well done.
    Maureen........x

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  104. Silvia(Barnie)15 May 2011 at 14:49

    Wow, how cool - I'm missing words, such fantastic pieces.

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  105. Gerri Herbst16 May 2011 at 05:50

    Hi Marie,
    Please stop by, think I have a post you might like called"wonder". Hope you had a great weekend. take care, gerri

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  106. Elizabeth19 May 2011 at 21:51

    Hi Marie, this is me catching up after a bad Blogger week and I'm so glad I decided to check your previous posts - these are just lovely. I don't know where you get the inspiration, but if you can bottle it I'll have some. Elizabeth x

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  107. Anonymous27 May 2011 at 18:52

    wow! three gorgeous white on white cards! very creative and elegant; i have trouble making one white on white. :) thanks for stopping by to comment; much appreciated!

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