Tuesday, 2 June 2015

You Mean so Much to Me and a Giveaway

Hi Bloggers.

Welcome to Day 2 of my Gemini Giveaways. Today's Die Set up for grabs is Sue Wilson's Delphinus and is featured in today's card -

For the background, I cut just the insert die in the Delphinus Die Set out of Coconut White Card 3 times. I added a piece of Creative Expressions Double Sided Self Adhesive Sheet to a piece of Lilac Card. I peeled off the other backing sheet and added my die cut background. I then rubbed some Cosmic Shimmer Diamond Sprinkles Glitter Jewels into the exposed adhesive.

I made a frame out of Coconut White and Lilac Card using Sue's Ornate Pierced Rectangles Die Set. I added it to my background using 3D Foam Tape and trimmed away the excess. I used the largest die in the set to create a mat out of Coconut White Card.

I stamped the sentiment from the Creative Expressions Amazing Sentiments Stamp Set using Plum Archival. I cut it out using Sue's Pierced Flags Die Set and cut a mat out of Lilac Card using another die from the same set.

I made a flower out of Felt using Sue's Classic Foldover Flowers Die Set (see my video here). I cut a couple of leaves from Coconut White Card using Sue's Maidenhair Fern Die Set.

I assembled the card as shown adding some 8mm White Pearls and piercing around the edges.

Just a reminder that there's 10% off everything on my website with free delivery on orders £20 and over (UK only) - expires Midnight 4th June www.juliawattscrafts.co.uk 

Don't forget to leave a comment for a chance to win a Delphinus Die Set.

Winners will be drawn on Sunday 7th June.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.
www.juliawattscrafts.co.uk

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97 comments:

  1. June Smith2 June 2015 at 06:06

    Morning Julia, gosh what a lovely card today, that Delphinus die is unusual, would never have thought of putting as a background, looks so good.

    Good luck to everyone in the compo.

    Enjoy Tuesday everyone, stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx

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  2. Heather2 June 2015 at 06:13

    Hi Julia, another beautiful card as usual xx

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  3. tracy w2 June 2015 at 06:13

    Hi Julia
    What a beautiful card love the colours loving the new dies from sue wilson thank you tracyw x

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  4. kittyedavies47@gmail.com2 June 2015 at 06:22

    Morning Julia.
    Thank you, a lovely card. Have a good day take care Kitty.

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  5. Unknown2 June 2015 at 06:28

    Hi Julia, hope you have a wonderful birthday & that you were able to rest and be thoroughly spoilt.

    It looks like I have mastered this comment thing with you now so I would like to say that this card is really fabulous, such a delicate design but it shows off the Delphinus die beautifully. I have some felt so I am seriously going to try making this flower as it really sets the card off. Thank you for sharing your talent with us Julia especially in one of my favourite colours.

    Ps is anyone else having the same problem...when I go onto Sue Wilsons site, this morning, my MacAfee tells me (never happened before) that it is a very high risk site & not to go there...please be careful anyone...

    Take care love Beth B x x x

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    1. Patricia Howarth2 June 2015 at 09:35

      Hi Elizabeth, it happened to me yesterday, I just went back and clicked on Sue's again and it didn't do it that time.
      Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  6. A Happercrafter62 June 2015 at 06:33

    A different use for the die. This one is very pretty.
    Jan
    Northampton

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  7. Breezes2 June 2015 at 06:34

    Hope you had a lovely birthday and were thoroughly spoiled !
    What a beautiful card - a lovely delicate colour and inspirational use of the die !
    We would all love to win this one so thank you for the chance !

    Hugs,
    Rose
    xx

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  8. BridgetCG2 June 2015 at 06:38

    Hello Julia, todays card is so pretty, the lilac is such a lovely colour, and this die is gorgeous. The way you have done the background is super. I am sure anyone would love to win it, and create beautiful cards like this. Good luck everyone. Have a great day. Bx

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  9. CraftySuetoo2 June 2015 at 06:41

    Hi Julia. I hope that you had a wonderful birthday. Beautiful card, love the use of the Delphinius as a background. Sue xxx

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  10. Unknown2 June 2015 at 06:42

    Morning Julia
    WOW, a beautiful card - how clever using the die as a background.
    Sheila x

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  11. Clai012 June 2015 at 06:44

    Hi Julia
    another beautiful card and I hope that you had a great birthday with lots of treats. x

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  12. Aspiring crafter2 June 2015 at 06:55

    Adore this card and love that die Julia!
    Have a great day,
    XxRuth

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  13. JosieB2 June 2015 at 06:57

    Good morning Julia, hope you had a good day yesterday.
    A lovely card again this morning.
    Best wishes
    JosieB

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  14. JosieB2 June 2015 at 06:57

    Good morning Julia, hope you had a good day yesterday.
    A lovely card again this morning.
    Best wishes
    JosieB

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  15. JosieB2 June 2015 at 06:57

    Good morning Julia, hope you had a good day yesterday.
    A lovely card again this morning.
    Best wishes
    JosieB

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  16. Anne2 June 2015 at 06:59

    A lovely card, Julia. I like all the dies you have used and have none of them!

    Anne (Northampton)

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  17. JJ2 June 2015 at 07:03

    Stunning Julia

    Love & hugs

    Jacquie J xxx
    http://jewelscardcraft.blogspot.co.uk/

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  18. Jo Summers2 June 2015 at 07:06

    Simply Stunning and Elegant, thanks Julia as always a Great Inspiration to us all xxx

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  19. Jackie T2 June 2015 at 07:12

    Good morning Julia today's card is gorgeous I love the dies you have used. I hope you enjoyed your birthday yesterday. Have a great day today. Hugs Jackie

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  20. sonja_w2 June 2015 at 07:20

    Another gorgeous card to brighten this rainy morning, love the background x

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  21. PharmacyMichele2 June 2015 at 07:23

    Lovely card, very pretty. Great idea to use the border die as a background.

    Michele

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  22. karenlotty2 June 2015 at 07:28

    Pretty colours Pretty card I would never have thought to use a Gemini die to create a background

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  23. Marion Bull2 June 2015 at 07:34

    Lovely card, pretty and gentle colour way. Beautiful start to a grotty day (weatherise)!
    Maggie B xx

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  24. Unknown2 June 2015 at 07:39

    Good Morning Julia....I hope you had a lovely birthday. A great idea to use this die as a background the finished effect is stunning.

    Love Elaine x

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  25. Linda282 June 2015 at 07:39

    Another beautiful card Julia, love how you have used the Gemini die for the background, very clever, had not thought to do that. Hope you enjoyed your birthdate yesterday. Take care, Linda,

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  26. Maria - Ivyleaf Crafts2 June 2015 at 07:46

    A lovely card Julia and what a great way to use a border die xx

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  27. hazel young2 June 2015 at 07:50

    Lovely card great colours xx hazel

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  28. crossstitchmarg2 June 2015 at 07:50

    Morning Julia a gorgeous card today, stunning. My wish list is getting ever longer.
    Have a lovely day
    Maggie in Solihull

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  29. Unknown2 June 2015 at 07:55

    Morning Julia stunning card....love it...!
    Rach :)

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  30. granny sue2 June 2015 at 07:56

    Hi Julia. Never thought of using the Delphinus die as a background, isn't it pretty. Lovely card. SueL x

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  31. Rosemary Stickland2 June 2015 at 07:58

    A lovely card and an interesting use of the Delphinus die, I will have to give that a try with my border dies xx

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  32. Unknown2 June 2015 at 07:59

    Hi Julia
    Hop you had a great birthday. This card is so pretty I love the way you have used the die it gives us another dimension to use, really clever.
    Love Jan x x

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  33. nancyd2 June 2015 at 08:00

    Morning Julia, a gorgeous card never thought to use the dies as backgrounds till Sue demo'd it and I have done a few now and this is one die I don't have but it is beautiful.
    Nancyd xx

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  34. Jayem2 June 2015 at 08:03

    What a beautiful card. The sparkle is just lovely and the colour choice is one worth copying. I like it that you have introduced me to new techniques. Thank you.

    Jan from Australia

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  35. Kazbomps2 June 2015 at 08:10

    Lovely card. You have some great ideas Julia. Karen x

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  36. Jane2 June 2015 at 08:16

    Good morning Julia, hope you had a nice birthday,as for your card it's gorgeous again as usual. I like the way you have used the die .Take care Jane B.

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  37. sued992 June 2015 at 08:27

    Gorgeous card. The background is stunning.

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  38. jacqui2 June 2015 at 08:50

    Hope you had a wonderful day yesterday. Beautiful card, so very elegant x

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  39. utilitygirl2 June 2015 at 08:56

    Another lovely card Julia. Just watched your "fold over flower" videa - definitely one for my wish list now.

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  40. Beryl2 June 2015 at 09:01

    Hi Julia, a beautiful card. Love how you have ussed the die for the background.

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  41. Lynda Mellor aka Loopy Lynda2 June 2015 at 09:14

    Good morning Julia, hope you had a fab birthday. Love this technic.it just shows you have to think outside the box!!! Loopy Lynda

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  42. Unknown2 June 2015 at 09:24

    Good morning Julia,
    This card is so pretty. So much my sort of card. The backgound is beautiful and well worth a try so glitter is at hand! Keep up the good work aand have a good day.
    Anne M x

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  43. Unknown2 June 2015 at 09:25

    Morning Julia
    hope you had a good birthday
    This card is so delicate - just beautiful
    Hugs
    Carol x

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  44. Marie2 June 2015 at 09:27

    What can I say - gorgeous!!!!!

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  45. Patricia Howarth2 June 2015 at 09:33

    Morning Julia, This is a fabulous technique with the Delphinus die, it takes it from a border to a background, fabulous look !! A gorgeous card. Thank you for the chance to win.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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    1. Unknown2 June 2015 at 11:10

      Hi Patricia
      Thank you for your reply. I tried exactly as you had mentioned but didn't work...so I shut whole computer down, switched off mains for 10 secs then put all back on again...lo & behold I was then able to get onto Sue's blog with no problem...Thanks again Love Beth B (Elizabeth) x x x

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  46. foxyg2 June 2015 at 09:37

    Another stunning card Julia. Love the colour.

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  47. Tracey Short2 June 2015 at 09:38

    Another beautiful card that is just so elegant.
    Have a great day.
    Love Tracey xx

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  48. Chris Curry2 June 2015 at 09:51

    Another beautiful, delicate and feminine card Julia. Love the idea of using the die as the background. Thank you. Hope you enjoyed yesterday and Sue enjoys her day too.

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  49. June Horrocks2 June 2015 at 10:01

    Love this card Julia very pretty thanks for the chance to win love June horrocks xxxxx

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  50. ros hodgkins2 June 2015 at 10:10

    Hi Julia, gosh lovely to see so many new people to your blog, I hope they stay to see how talented you are.
    A really pretty card and the soft colours look beautiful.i haven't seen much of this die so nice to see it have its day. With luck I might be able to play with a prize one. X Ros

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  51. Heather Treble2 June 2015 at 10:13

    Hi Julia,
    A really pretty card, I love the way that you have used the delphinus as the background. Hope you had a lovely birthday.
    Thanks
    Heather Treble

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  52. Sparrow2 June 2015 at 10:14

    Cheers and the birthday celebrations continue! This die makes a lovely background as your card clearly shows.

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  53. Craftysusan2 June 2015 at 10:16

    Beautiful card Julia. Such a clever idea for the background. Would be lovely if you could do some video tutorials regularly like Sue. Have a good day. xx

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  54. Cards2Di42 June 2015 at 10:23

    Hi Julia. I love the way you've used the insert to make a background. Thanks for sharing your skills with us. Hope you had a lovely birthday. Love Diane x

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  55. Maria2 June 2015 at 10:28

    Hi Julia,
    omg were do all these people coming from, just hope they stay on.
    I love this card and I have the die so might have a go to replicate it.
    hugs Maria

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  56. lydia jordan2 June 2015 at 10:41

    Morning Julia,
    I must say I echo Maria's words. Hope you had a great birthday. Beautiful card, love the use of the die for the background, very clever.
    Lydia
    X

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  57. Anna2 June 2015 at 10:48

    Hi Julia, Love the card, and the dies you used are just beautiful, also the soft pink colour at the back of those die really is nice, love your flower too. Cheers Anna.

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  58. Ann2 June 2015 at 10:58

    Hi Julia

    Gorgeous card so pretty love the dies you have used.

    Hugs Annx

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  59. Laura O2 June 2015 at 11:27

    like the way you made a background out of this die stunning ,Laura O

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  60. newbie852 June 2015 at 11:50

    What a beautiful card!!!! And I love the idea of using the Delphinus Die Set in the middle of the card!!! The colors of pink and white make for a gorgeous card, with the fantastic flower!!!! A WOW card for sure!!!!

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  61. Lynn Dalby2 June 2015 at 11:52

    Hello Julia and all

    Lovely card. This is so delicate and feminine, great colours. Sue used this die yesterday and it was the first time I had seen the die cut out, I fell in love with it. Thanks for sharing.

    I hope you had a good day yesterday.

    Best wishes.

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  62. Jan's Paper Flowers2 June 2015 at 12:14

    Beautiful card!!! The dies are just perfect and I love the soft lilac with the white!!!

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  63. Unknown2 June 2015 at 12:20

    That is one of the most beautiful cards I have ever seen. I love the soft colours and the shapes caused by leaving the gemini dies "in" the card. I am definitely going to try and make it (so (sigh) will just have to busitey anything I don't have from your website) and receive happy post!!

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  64. Gretchen Wilson2 June 2015 at 13:08

    Your beautiful card is so soft and charming, love the design of the card.

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  65. Margaret2 June 2015 at 13:18

    Lovely card subtle colour and nice design. I already have ornate pierced rectangles dies and think using Delphinus for background is great idea
    Margaret AE

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  66. Cathie2 June 2015 at 13:43

    Good morning Julia. Beautiful card today. Love the way you used the Delphinus die as the background. Never would have thought to do this. This is why I look to the experts for inspiration. Thanks so much for sharing and have a great day.

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  67. Mo2 June 2015 at 13:55

    Hello Julia - Well again this is a really unusual die. It looks so good the way you have used it and I like the subtle colours. Very nice indeed. I don't always get much opportunity to look at the blogs, but I will certainly continue to look this week!
    Luv Mo

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  68. Crafting Queen2 June 2015 at 14:19

    Great card, love how you used it as the background, would not have thought to do that.

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  69. Rosie2 June 2015 at 14:53

    Hi Julie

    Another gorgeous card today. I really do love this die and the way you have used it too....thank you so much for sharing....have a lovely day....xxx

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  70. Unknown2 June 2015 at 15:12

    Hi Julia, I love the way you have made the background so another use for the Gemini dies.Lovely colours, lovely card.

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  71. Pat S Witney2 June 2015 at 16:14

    Hi Julia
    Another beautiful card today. Due to my excitement in being able to get on the Internet I forgot to say Happy Birthday on yesterday's post. I can't ger emails, so I really need an IPad buff to sort me out.

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  72. Unknown2 June 2015 at 17:39

    Hey Julia, wow aren't you clevre using a Gemini die to create an overall background, I'd have never thought of that. This card is so pretty, love the flower & maidenhair fern too.
    Blessings - Deb C xx

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  73. Janet Wilson2 June 2015 at 17:41

    Fab card using a very pretty die & love the colours

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  74. Swiftycrafter2 June 2015 at 18:00

    Fabulous card Julia, absolutely adore the felt flower, it's great.
    Lynne x

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  75. Alison D2 June 2015 at 18:46

    Hi Julia, lovely card today. The Gemini dies make fabulous backgrounds and the new finishing touches dies are a must have. Love and hugs,
    Alison D x

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  76. Unknown2 June 2015 at 19:35

    Hope you had a lovey day yesterday. Just love this card with brilliant background etc. Such a gorgeous card. Chris A

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  77. Welsh Dors2 June 2015 at 19:47

    Lovely card Julia, The colour is just beautiful, so feminine.
    Hope you had a lovely birthday.

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  78. nannapat2 June 2015 at 20:10

    Beautiful card Julia, lovely delicate colour. Very pretty layers and a gorgeous flower. Pat x

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  79. melody2 June 2015 at 20:22

    Hi Julia, lovely card very pretty colour an love that flower. Take Care Melody xx

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  80. Unknown2 June 2015 at 20:34

    Hi Julia,
    Hope you had a lovely birthday.
    What a lovely background the delphinus die makes, really pretty.
    love Janet x
    from Wakefield

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  81. liz spooner2 June 2015 at 20:39

    Such a pretty card and die Julia.xx

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  82. Janice K2 June 2015 at 21:06

    A very pretty card, love the foldover flower and fern.x

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  83. Marianna Hammer2 June 2015 at 21:59

    Today's card is absolutely beautiful! And who wouldn't like to win a gorgeous die like that :)

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  84. lilian2 June 2015 at 22:02

    Hi Julia, Happy Birthday for yesterday, sorry to be late.
    Lovely card love the lacey look.
    Best Wishes Lilian in Cornwall

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  85. Carol Rossouw2 June 2015 at 22:08

    Another stunning card. Love the lacy look of the background with this die.

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  86. ChrisH2 June 2015 at 22:37

    Lovely card Julia, something different!
    Chris Harrison

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  87. Angela (UK)2 June 2015 at 22:54

    Hi Julia, hope you enjoyed your Birthday yesterday. What a lovely card you've shared today, such a good way of using the Gemini dies. Thanks for sharing :)

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  88. Kevonacrafts3 June 2015 at 06:20

    Hi Julia what a lovely card. I have all the elements for this one:). I really love the fold over flower it's so fun to make and easy. Donna

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  89. Darlene from SK3 June 2015 at 06:22

    Another very pretty card! Thank you for the opportunity to win.

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  90. Unknown3 June 2015 at 10:44

    Lovely card Julia,I love the colours.

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  91. Jane Willis3 June 2015 at 17:16

    I've only just found your blog so I'm working my way back through the posts - another absolutely gorgeous card!
    Jane

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  92. Unknown3 June 2015 at 20:04

    One of my favourite dies, love the subtle colours, Jules

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  93. Unknown5 June 2015 at 06:55

    Lovely card Julia, I have the square noble dies and find them very useful, the rectangle ones are on my list, thank you, Linda.

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  94. Leanne5 June 2015 at 07:40

    Another beauty. Love your work.

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  95. Pat5 June 2015 at 12:30

    Hi Julia
    Love the fern die, and as always your cards are works of art
    Pat x

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