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March 31, 2015

City Crafter Challenge Guest Star ~ Polka Dots!

Hi! I hope things are going well for you today!

I'd like to welcome you to the last challenge for the month of March over at The City Crafter Challenge Blog. This is my last week appearing live on stage as the Guest Star at CCCB. Thank you to Kirsty and the outstanding Design Team for graciously having me as their guest this month. It's been an honor and a privilege!

For this week's challenge, we want to see your dots in all their polka glory! You know you have them. They are on your papers in your hoardboard, they are on your embossing folders, they are on your ribbons, and some of them have even crawled into the drawer where you keep your butterfly and flower embellies! Go get 'em!

Here is what I've made for you as inspiritation:
Now what the heck is going on there? Is that the comingaling of two dies as if they were one? Why, yes, I believe it is, and why not? It's spring!

First off, the polka-dotta paper is some of my all-time favorite SU paper. It's a lovely apple green and it is self-adhesive! From that I cut my Memory Box dies: on the left, the flower in the pot is called, "Fancy Potted Flower" and the die on the right is called, "Glorious Gerber Daisies." Using ginger, I placed my flowers as you see them on a Lil' Inker stitched white card and attached that to a topper of the same SU dotty paper. The sediment is from Stamping Bella, "Matilda on a Swing."

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Here is my second card:
For my second card, I used the paper liner that backs the paper that has the adhesive. I don't know how to describe it better. Do you know what I mean? The schtuff you normally throw away after you've peeled it off your die cut adhesive. Well, instead of throwing it away, I glued it to my green stitched paper and made another card from it!

Then I used the polka dot centers of the first card (which had been removed and replaced with the enamel dots) to garnish the flower centers of the second card. It's a shiny and fresh card and I feel too clever by half.

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Thank you to everyone who has entered the City Crafter Challenge Blog challenges in March! I hope you will be able to join us with your polkie dottie creations this week!!

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Challenges


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Calendar Notices
  • If you get busy TODAY and you use never-before-used schtuff on your creation and it is Tuesday, March 31st where you live, you can enter last-minute to my NBUS Challenge #4 which ends at 11:55 p.m. PST tonight!! Run like the wind!
Never-Before-Used-Schtuff (Stamps, Dies, EFs, etc.)
  • Beginning at 12:00 am and ending at 11:55 pm (where you live) on Wednesday, April 1st, you are directed to commit at least one act of tom-foolery on someone in celebration of April Fool's Day!

  • Beginning at 12:00 a.m. PST on Thursday, April 2nd 
    • I will publish the FIVE $25 gift card winners of my NBUS Challenge #4! Thank you all so much for your participation!
  • Beginning at 8:00 a.m. EST on Thursday, April 2nd 
    • I will be back to support Tenia and Veronica Z who are teaming up to hold a blog hop for autism awareness. I will be a participant with my blue card and I am also one of many sponsor for this worthy cause! You can simply leave a comment on the blogs as you hop or join the hop itself by linking a card to either Veronica's or Tenia's blogs. There is more information on Facebook.
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84 comments:

  1. Tracey McNeelyMarch 30, 2015 at 9:27 PM

    Darnell that is some fabulous comingaling! Love the fresh green polkas of spring!

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  2. Lesley March 30, 2015 at 10:15 PM

    I love your Springy projects too, Darnell! You are such a love to play along during my Anniversary! Hugs to you!

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  3. Kirsty VittetoeMarch 30, 2015 at 10:21 PM

    Sweet project Darnell, so glad to have you for the month of March, you are truly an inspiration! Thank you!

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  4. Virginia L.March 30, 2015 at 10:25 PM

    Oh. so PRETTY!! love your monochromatic theme going on here...just lovely, Darnell! Thanks so much for playing Simon Says Stamp Wednesday “Anything Goes” Challenge!

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  5. SarahMarch 30, 2015 at 10:59 PM

    How fresh!! Two fabulous makes Darnell and gorgeous colours too xx

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  6. kiwimeskreationsMarch 30, 2015 at 11:45 PM

    WOW Darnell you have rocked these cards - love that green and can understand why you have used it - so fresh and clean and with the white, outstanding.
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  7. InkyfingersMarch 31, 2015 at 12:02 AM

    Lovely cards Darnell, and I'm loving how you are making 2 cards each time these days - I really should try that. Such clean designs too!
    Hugs
    Carol x

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  8. KathMarch 31, 2015 at 12:22 AM

    Fabulous cards - perfect for spring!
    Kath x

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  9. SarnMarch 31, 2015 at 1:07 AM

    Two fantastic cards using the positive and negative die cuts. Good work Darnell!

    Hugs, Sarn xxx

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  10. GerrinaMarch 31, 2015 at 1:17 AM

    Love your green cards both; they both are so lively and these scenes could be right in a garden... And polka dots; who doesn't like them :)! Hugs, Gerrina

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  11. LizMarch 31, 2015 at 1:35 AM

    Two gorgeous cards. I love the fresh look of the white and green. xx

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  12. PatMarch 31, 2015 at 2:04 AM

    Two great cards Darnell and love the idea of using the waste for the second, it's like the ying and yang of crafting. Gorgeous colours too. x

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  13. Nessa's Crafty PlaceMarch 31, 2015 at 2:39 AM

    Loving your spotty-dotty-Spring cards,so pretty :)
    Nessa XXX

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  14. Ros CrawfordMarch 31, 2015 at 2:46 AM

    Absolutely fabulous cards Darnell ... Love the die cuts!! It's been such a pleasure having you with us at CCCB these past weeks ... Thank you so much!! Mwah!

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  15. SueMarch 31, 2015 at 2:46 AM

    I love both cards.

    Hope you have a good day. Sue, Polly & Honey

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  16. Stamps and PaperMarch 31, 2015 at 2:49 AM

    Two lovely fresh looking cards Darnell..love them both

    Anne

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  17. AileenMarch 31, 2015 at 3:43 AM

    Darnell, wow I totally love these two cards. The die cutout just poi fect. Or as Eylsha said when zi showed her 'ohh mum wonfull just wonfull and ai couldnt agree more.

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  18. AnonymousMarch 31, 2015 at 3:46 AM

    You are one crafty lady, but we already knew that. Two very nice cards with two very different looks just by using the same dies in a different manner. I love polka dots and yours on this beautiful Apple Green paper are so sweet. Have a fun day today.

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  19. KateMarch 31, 2015 at 4:08 AM

    Love the fresh green and white and the two-for-one die cuts. You clever girl, I usually just throw the backing out.

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  20. Becca CrugerMarch 31, 2015 at 5:04 AM

    Limey! *said in a British accent* Jolly good commingling, old chap! Ummm this is In-your-face springtime smacked on some card stock! I'm in love with all things polka dotty and will attempt to add this challenge to my schedule.

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  21. Julia AstonMarch 31, 2015 at 5:55 AM

    What a fun design Darnell - comingling two dies (it took me 5 minutes to figure out how to pronounce that word!!!) so bright and springing with the dots and great green color! congrats on being guest DT!

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  22. BrendaMarch 31, 2015 at 8:38 AM

    Oh my these two cards are just beautiful! I am so loving that polka dot paper and I love how you used the negative part for another card Auntie! So fab! Good luck to everyone playing along with the NBUS challenge. I don't think I said, but I am just playing for fun this go around. Hugs, Brenda

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  23. MarisaMarch 31, 2015 at 9:03 AM

    Looooove polka dots so the first card made me smile. Adore that die too! Great job mixing both parts :)

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  24. Taunya ButlerMarch 31, 2015 at 9:14 AM

    WOW - you sure Polka'd to the DOT!!! These cards are fresh, bright and Springtime-y!!! I am trying to make it unto my craft room to play with NBUS before the deadline tonight!! You are so great to hist this challenge!! I have got a new floral set from Avery Elle just a callin' my name!! These cards made me feel bright and happy so I sure hope your day is filled with Happiness and Bright Sunshine!! Hugs to you!! P.S. Thanks for the email - made me feel special and YOU are worth every visit I make here!!!

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  25. Sharon UnderwoodMarch 31, 2015 at 10:42 AM

    What an awesome color of green! I love the polka dots, too. Love how you recycled the paper for the second card!

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  26. Cheryl W.March 31, 2015 at 10:47 AM

    Fabulous cards, Darnell! I love polka dots and use lots of polka dot paper. Fun to see your creations and imagine ways to create more of my own.

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  27. JaceeMarch 31, 2015 at 10:52 AM

    How fantastic, I love these designs!
    hugs Jacee
    Simply Paper Card Design

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  28. conilMarch 31, 2015 at 10:54 AM

    Too (or should Insay, "Two") clever by half, indeed. Hammie must have been sssssssooooooooooo proud. Fresh is certainly the right word for both these cards.

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  29. Carole ZMarch 31, 2015 at 11:00 AM

    Two fab cards Darnell, love the designs, hugs Carole Z X

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  30. Elizabeth S.March 31, 2015 at 11:00 AM

    Love the way you made both of these cards and so clever to use the stuff we normally throw away..perfect. These are fabulous!

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  31. LollMarch 31, 2015 at 11:18 AM

    Beautiful dies, Dolly. Love how you've made the two cards with the reverse colours. Lolly xx

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  32. RobinMarch 31, 2015 at 11:58 AM

    Hi Darnell! I am finally back in the beautiful blogging world! I LOVE polka dots and your doty creation is gorgeous! The stitching with all the dots fits so well. The flowers are beautiful and now I want to go out into my new yard and plant flowers, lol! I have missed you my friend. Hugs!

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  33. Em Louise FairleyMarch 31, 2015 at 11:58 AM

    Darnell, I absolutely LOVE both of your cards. They are beautiful!

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  34. SandyMarch 31, 2015 at 12:24 PM

    Gorgeous cards you mart lady!
    Sandy xx

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  35. Jenny LMarch 31, 2015 at 12:32 PM

    Hi Darnell,
    oh what super creations.
    That green is so refreshing, and I love your stamped images too.
    Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

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  36. Verna AngerhoferMarch 31, 2015 at 12:34 PM

    Both these cards are super fantastic. I love polka dots too! And, the spring green colors with the white work so well together. The first one with the bright blue centers in the daisies really makes that outstanding!

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  37. Carole PollardMarch 31, 2015 at 12:59 PM

    Great cards love your dies and such clever ways of using them That inspiration is perfect its so like Cath Kidston Designs in the UK Love and hugs Carole x

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  38. Kay MillerMarch 31, 2015 at 1:13 PM

    You are just too cool and crafty Darnell! Using up stuff that we normally throw away and making it gorgeous too! These cards are amazing! And guess what? The snow is gone, it's in the 70's now and I'm going to go sit in the grass :) heheh!! ((Hugs))

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  39. KathleenMarch 31, 2015 at 1:18 PM

    Two fantastic cards and a gorgeous shade of green, both super ideas and equally effective.

    Kath x

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  40. KandAMarch 31, 2015 at 1:21 PM

    2 Super cards Darnell but I really LOVE the first - gorgous colour combo, such a brilliant pairing of dies and the enamel dots are the perfect centres xx

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  41. JeanMarch 31, 2015 at 1:26 PM

    Two gorgeous creations, I love the green colour and the dotty paper.
    Jean x

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  42. oldpuncaMarch 31, 2015 at 1:52 PM

    What a wonderful use of the same die cut! :-) I like your polka dot card, but a little bit more I like the second one. :-))
    Hugs, Sonja

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  43. StellaMarch 31, 2015 at 2:00 PM

    Darnell it has been a privilege to have you with us at CCCB for the whole month. Your cards are great and you are amazingly talented. I love your take on our theme. Thank you so so much for joining us; it has been a fabulous month with you on our team as our Guest Designer!
    XX

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  44. UnknownMarch 31, 2015 at 2:10 PM

    Love you green cards! Fabulous! So springy:)

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  45. Anita in FranceMarch 31, 2015 at 2:20 PM

    So you should feel too clever by half, Darnell ... your cards have me smiling all over my face with their polka dotted zesty zinginess and sweet blooms! Delicious! Hugs & bisous, bisous, Anita :)

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  46. CarolMarch 31, 2015 at 2:24 PM

    Two delightfully dotty creations Darnell, so pretty! Carol x

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  47. ionabunnyMarch 31, 2015 at 2:29 PM

    Two lovely cards. The green and white is so fresh. Not colours I would usually think to put together but they look fabtastic. Hugz

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  48. Jenny MarplesMarch 31, 2015 at 2:34 PM

    Two fabulous cards Darnell! LOVE the polka dot look, particularly when it's die cut this way. Jenny x

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  49. hellerlittleMarch 31, 2015 at 2:49 PM

    Your cards are both dottylicious, Darnell! I want to thank you again for the lot of inspiration you ever give to us
    CU hellerlittle

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  50. abusybee - DoubleClick ConnectionsMarch 31, 2015 at 3:20 PM

    Such great dies! We skip spring and go right into summer here in AZ! Already sitting at 95! Carri~Abusybee
    New Skittles Released Today!

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  51. ShellyMarch 31, 2015 at 3:43 PM

    Wonderful cards, Darnell! Very happy and sweet! Love the green, too!

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  52. AnonymousMarch 31, 2015 at 3:43 PM

    Two great cards. No waste fanstastic - like the way you used the bits that would normally be binned. The white backing pops against the green. Very clever :)

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  53. BonnieMarch 31, 2015 at 3:46 PM

    I thought the polka dot card was super fantastic. Then I saw the green and white made from the leftovers! Now that one is supercalifragilisticexpialidosous!

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  54. ClaireMarch 31, 2015 at 4:23 PM

    Beautiful green concoctions Darnell! Both are bursting with Spring I think. And congrats on 800+ followers...I just didn't have enough time to play your latest challenge unfortunately - hopefully next time. (Unless you've gone bankrupt...lol)

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  55. Kim HegginsMarch 31, 2015 at 6:33 PM

    Love your fabulous take on this wonderful kitchen inspiration photo. Those dies are just so fun and you made them rock.

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  56. Susanne VargasMarch 31, 2015 at 6:51 PM

    These two dies look perfect together! The polka dotted paper adds lots of fun and, of course, I love that you upcycled the backing paper!

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  57. Rubeena I.March 31, 2015 at 6:54 PM

    Such cute cards!!!! <3

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  58. Lisa EltonMarch 31, 2015 at 7:02 PM

    Oh good golly Miss Molly!! A polka dot themed challenge, I hope I have time this busy week to play along. I ADORE your fresh pretty green polka dotty card Darnell!! You've done a fabulous job guesting this month ;)

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  59. Lisa EltonMarch 31, 2015 at 7:03 PM

    Oh good golly Miss Molly!! A polka dot themed challenge, I hope I have time this busy week to play along. I ADORE your fresh pretty green polka dotty card Darnell!! You've done a fabulous job guesting this month ;)

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  60. GretaMarch 31, 2015 at 7:52 PM

    Well aren't you the clever one! I think I actually like the second card best--just brilliant, Darnell! Plan to enter the challenge--polka dots are so fun!

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  61. JD/ JillMarch 31, 2015 at 7:57 PM

    These cards are so adorable...and yes looks like a fresh, lovely day in spring.

    I liked that paper too. I had to buy two packs of it, and I think I have it all used up.

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  62. BirgitMarch 31, 2015 at 8:20 PM

    I love these cards! So inventive and fun-who doesn't like polka dots...I may even want to polka! On second thought no. I love the stitching and just these 2 colours-very spring:) Now I have to think up something evil to do to my hubby for April fool's

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  63. Helen F.March 31, 2015 at 8:45 PM

    Oh Darnell! these two cards are stunning! I love your creative ideas here~and I am not above stealing them ;-)

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  64. HettieApril 1, 2015 at 5:18 AM

    Both of these cards as soooper Darnell. Gotta love the spotty one though.
    Hugs
    xx

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  65. Brenda in INApril 1, 2015 at 5:31 AM

    Love the polka dot card and your recycling of the backing paper was truly inspired. It made a fantastic card.

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  66. CaroleApril 1, 2015 at 6:44 AM

    Dancing robots they're great bright and springy. I call the left over bits "innies"

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  67. Pia SApril 1, 2015 at 8:16 AM

    Similar cards but with totally different looks! I've got a soft spot for, well, spots, but I really like how those white die cuts came out with the green background too.

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  68. Carole ZApril 1, 2015 at 9:23 AM

    Wow, these are both so different and fabulous, love the colour, hugs Carole Z X

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  69. CazzyApril 1, 2015 at 12:29 PM

    Pretty good garnishing Darnelle! I love anything polka dotty!

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  70. MRS DUCKApril 1, 2015 at 12:59 PM

    Hi Darnell
    What a lovely pair!. . . . . Of of cards obviously lol!
    Got me Bloomin dates wrong for the challenge so will have to wait for next time.
    Best wishes.
    Ang x

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  71. JerrieApril 1, 2015 at 12:59 PM

    I like both of your cards Darnell! The green background with the white flowers is my fav!

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  72. AnonymousApril 1, 2015 at 2:31 PM

    Beautiful cards Darnell!!! I love them both and the pretty green!! I sure have loved your GDT time!!! Hugs, Char

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  73. Holly AKA KopyKatApril 1, 2015 at 2:50 PM

    Oh these are both so fabulous!

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  74. Nora NollApril 1, 2015 at 5:12 PM

    I love these cards Darnell!! The green and white color scheme is so pretty. Makes me want spring!! All I see outside is dirty snow and yellow/muddy ground!!

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  75. OH BabsApril 1, 2015 at 5:38 PM

    How clever and creative. Happy egg hunting.

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  76. Happy DanceApril 1, 2015 at 5:57 PM

    When one of my boys was little, and I can't remember which one, he used to call them 'polka lots.' Maybe that's why I love them so much to this day. And I love your cards here -- not just because of the polka lots either! That green is quite full of Springtime goodness. And the daisies are really sweet. Stitched panels, sequins, and enamel dots...perfect finishing touches. Love these cards! Easter blessings to you and your family too. Big hugs, and miss you. Bev

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  77. DianeApril 2, 2015 at 3:52 AM

    Oh WOW..these are FABULOUS!!!

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  78. NanceApril 2, 2015 at 10:36 AM

    Wow, both cards are gorgeous, Darnell! Love the dies in the same paper as the background! Thanks for sharing the first one at The Challenge! I so keep wanting to play in your NBUS. I missed it again but will soon!

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  79. Princess Judy PalmerApril 3, 2015 at 3:45 PM

    Oh. I feel dumb--Dee Yew Em, dum. I've been yapping about die cut and trying to get them to stick and there you are just using adhesive backed paper like a champ. I used to do that with punches so why did that not make the crossover?

    Anyway, polkie dots, I'm pro polkie dot and like what you did with your double dippin' polka dotting card there and the one with adhesive backed stuff. Pfft. Y'all being brainy 'n stuff.

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  80. AnitaApril 3, 2015 at 4:55 PM

    Beautiful spring cards! Thanks for playing along in The Challenge's anniversary celebration!

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  81. LindaApril 4, 2015 at 8:41 AM

    Fabulous cards, Darnell.

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  82. BobbyApril 5, 2015 at 6:04 AM

    Those two dies are perfect together, Darnell. I don't know how you handled such skinny pieces, especially the backing which often curls up after being removed. That was a clever idea, btw. Love both card and hope to find time to do a polky dotty one myself today, just in time for the deadline.

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  83. GeriApril 5, 2015 at 2:41 PM

    OMG!!! These two cards are amazing! I love both versions. Such a cool idea to do use the negative sticky paper to create another card!

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  84. wienerhoneymoonersApril 5, 2015 at 3:48 PM

    Such a breath of SPRING!! Thanks for joining us at The Challenge on our Anniversary Linky Party Celebration! Sure hope that you join us again for a BRAND NEW exciting challenge tomorrow! -YAY!!!

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Thank you for commenting on my blog post! I read and appreciate every one! Mwah! (Sorry I've had to set comments to moderate because of excessive spam.) Darnell