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Wednesday 23 December 2015

Advent Calendar Extravaganza with Taheerah Atchia

Hello!

 When Taheerah asked whether we were interested in an idea she had come up with for Christmas, I knew it would be something special, so I just had to answer with a great big YES! When I found out that we were going to be a big AMAZING crafting advent calendar, I was so excited and so pleased I'd let my curiosity lead the way!
Advent Calendar Extravaganza is -the- festive event of the season! This ‘hop with a twist’ was dreamed up by Taheerah Atchia and features surprise destinations each day! Joining in the fun with Taheerah are over 60 special guests - each serving up some fantastic Christmas inspiration! Just like an Advent Calendar, you’ll never know where you’re going to be visiting next until you ‘open the door’!

And that’s not all! With 25 *amazing* sponsors taking part as well, your crafty wish list is bound to get a boost with a chance to win a prize EVERY SINGLE DAY!!
Join in the fun every day at taheerah-atchia.com to see what special surprises wait behind the door!

When I found out that the sponsor on my advent calendar day was Wplus9 I was keen to use some of my Wplus9 stamps (because I love them so). I wanted to make a Christmas card, but I had no Christmas stamps (how did that happen?) and definitely not enough shipping time to get some to Australia before my day, so I used an old favourite - Fresh Cut Florals - to create a wreath. Oh, how I love that set, it's so versatile!
While I was wreath making, I made a second one using Papertrey Ink Spruce and Sprigs stamps.

It’s not a party without a prize - and with prizes every day there are several chances to win! Today’s prize is generously supplied by [sponsor’s name] so you’ll definitely want to get your hands on it! Simply leave a comment on this post to enter - then head back to taheerah-atchia.com and leave a comment there too to double your chances! Don’t forget to grab the other surprise destinations from Taheerah’s blog and head over to them to leave comments there as well to improve your odds even more! You have until 7am EST on Thursday 31st December to leave all your comments! 

Don’t forget the Advent Calendar Extravaganza runs from 1st-25th December inclusive so make sure you visit taheerah-atchia.com every day for fabulous inspiration and amazing prizes every single time! Merry Christmas!
I've so enjoyed visiting everyone along the way on this Advent Calendar adventure. It's been so much fun!

 Thanks for visiting me! Have a wonderful Christmas!

 Michelle 
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158 comments:

  1. Lynn23 December 2015 at 22:41

    Two absolute beauties Michelle!

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  2. Kari D23 December 2015 at 22:55

    Love your wreathes. Perfect for the holidays... And an added bonus, oh so mailable. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  3. Unknown23 December 2015 at 23:08

    I love how you used your stretched your stamps and used them to make a wreath. I really love the simple designs of your cards. Gorgeous cards, Michelle!:))

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  4. ~amy~23 December 2015 at 23:22

    These are wonderful Michelle!

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  5. Linda23 December 2015 at 23:31

    Inspired use of your stamps, whether exactly "Christmas" or not. The wreaths are perfect.TFS

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  6. Anita in France23 December 2015 at 23:33

    Simply beautiful, Michelle ... both of them! Hugs, Anita :)

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  7. Oliev23 December 2015 at 23:35

    Lovely wreaths!

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  8. Unknown23 December 2015 at 23:37

    Beautiful cards and a great idea :-)

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  9. Unknown23 December 2015 at 23:37

    Beautiful cards and a great idea :-)

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  10. Judy Rice23 December 2015 at 23:42

    Love that you used your Fresh Cut Floral stamps for these wreaths. They are beautiful.

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  11. pcm23 December 2015 at 23:45

    love those wreaths. especially the second one!

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  12. Becca Yahrling23 December 2015 at 23:51

    Your cards are the perfect Christmas card. A wreath is so traditional. Love them both!

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  13. Houses Built of Cards23 December 2015 at 23:53

    So beautiful! LOVE that they are flat, but still have beautiful dimension!!!

    housesbuiltofcards@gmail.com
    www.housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com

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  14. Sabine Edelmann23 December 2015 at 23:59

    Love how you made the wreaths! Love both cards. Thanks for sharing!

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  15. cm24 December 2015 at 00:00

    Adding my applause to the others in celebrating the beauty of your wreaths. Stunning in their simplicity...love them! Thank you for being part of Taheerah's Advent series!
    ~carol

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  16. Unknown24 December 2015 at 00:11

    beautiful cards - simple but striking

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  17. Natalie Winterstein24 December 2015 at 00:12

    These are both so beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

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  18. liz24 December 2015 at 00:24

    Oh YeAh! I love it when I have a stamp set and someone makes a card I love. The first wreath is gorgeous!

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  19. CraftyPaws24 December 2015 at 00:41

    Beautiful wreath cards! I love your CAS style!

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  20. merryf24 December 2015 at 00:46

    what a great idea to use Fresh Cut Florals as a wreath! Both of these are lovely!

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  21. Loly Borda24 December 2015 at 00:47

    I love both wreaths! And the sentiment on the first one.Beautiful cards! TFS

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  22. Skrater24 December 2015 at 00:54

    These are so inspiring! I must get crafty today!!

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  23. New Creations24 December 2015 at 00:57

    Both are beautiful wreaths, so perfect for this festive season!

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  24. Lisa Petrella24 December 2015 at 01:03

    Both of these wreaths are gorgeous, Michelle!! Thanks for the inspiration! Happy Holidays!

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  25. Rosemary24 December 2015 at 01:29

    both cards are absolutely gorgeous!!

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  26. A Crafty Person24 December 2015 at 01:40

    These are both lovely Christmas cards. I like both wreath designs.

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  27. Flo 24 December 2015 at 01:56

    Your cards are so pretty. I am crazy over wreath cards and stamp sets.

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  28. Dana M24 December 2015 at 01:59

    Gorgeous cards Michelle! So wonderfully crisp and CAS. Stunning!

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  29. Sunshine HoneyBee24 December 2015 at 02:00

    Like the wreath framing of the sentiments.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"

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  30. Denise Bryant24 December 2015 at 02:11

    Beautiful wreath cards! Love the colors and the pretty sentiments!

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  31. patrap77724 December 2015 at 02:30

    The wreaths are just beautiful!!

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  32. Irene24 December 2015 at 02:48

    Gorgeous cards! Love the way that you created the wreath without a Christmas stamp!!!

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  33. Leanne in Cali24 December 2015 at 02:53

    Nice wreath cards! Thanks so much for sharing.

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  34. cghundley24 December 2015 at 02:55

    Great cards, love
    the different wreaths!
    Carla from Utah

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  35. Kristie Goulet24 December 2015 at 04:37

    Gorgeous wreaths!!!

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  36. theCook24 December 2015 at 04:45

    Lovely wreaths!

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  37. Danielle24 December 2015 at 04:57

    these are beautiful!

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  38. Melanie Ann MacKenzie24 December 2015 at 05:02

    I love wreath cards.... these are terrific. Cheers.

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  39. Mary Holshouser24 December 2015 at 05:16

    the wreaths are so pretty.
    They would lend themselves to other occasions also.
    thanks for sharing
    Merry Christmas

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  40. Jan Clothier24 December 2015 at 05:34

    Lovely! The second card is my favourite.

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  41. Laura24 December 2015 at 05:47

    Clean and simple and wonderful images for a stamp-a-Stack of Christmas cards.

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  42. Sweet April24 December 2015 at 05:49

    Fabulous wreath cards,they are so gorgeous,simple and elegant!

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  43. Sabrina24 December 2015 at 05:59

    Very beautiful and lovely cards!!

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  44. Sue McRae24 December 2015 at 06:18

    Love the simple and festive feel to your wreaths! You used a great combination of stamps!

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  45. Rose24 December 2015 at 06:23

    Both are beautiful CAS cards!

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  46. Dana24 December 2015 at 07:10

    Love the wreaths!! Gorgeous cards!!

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  47. Ashley Newell24 December 2015 at 07:48

    What GORGEOUS cards! Thanks for sharing!

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  48. Michele K. Henderson24 December 2015 at 08:15

    These wreaths are GORGEOUS! I love how bright and colorful they are! Really festive too!
    Holiday Hugs!
    Michele

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  49. Teresa Doyle24 December 2015 at 08:43

    These are really great cards. Very inspirational. I can't wait to have time to try some of these. Pinners for sure! Merry Christmas

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  50. Jayell24 December 2015 at 08:59

    Beautiful - I love both of these cards

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  51. Dawn Darlene24 December 2015 at 09:24

    really like the noel card!

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  52. Kathy Schweinfurth24 December 2015 at 09:51

    Both wreaths are just fabulous!! Thanks so much for the inspiration...I so struggle with one layer-type cards!

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  53. A Tad Bit Off24 December 2015 at 10:22

    Very nice cards!

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  54. StampinLouie24 December 2015 at 10:51

    Love the wreath cards. That is going to be my next year cards.

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  55. Daria Z.24 December 2015 at 11:10

    Both wreaths are beautiful, but I really love the first one.

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  56. Amy C.24 December 2015 at 11:12

    Beautiful wreath designs!

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  57. Megan24 December 2015 at 11:23

    Way to stretch your stamps! Love how both wreaths turned out.

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  58. Angeline Choo24 December 2015 at 11:30

    Love both your cards!! Beautiful wreaths

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  59. Lindarub24 December 2015 at 11:44

    Love your cards.

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  60. Memories by Manda24 December 2015 at 12:09

    Two great wreath cards.

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  61. Barbara24 December 2015 at 12:21

    Simple and elegant. Both cards are beautiful!

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  62. Maureen Hayes24 December 2015 at 12:32

    I love how creative you got with the WPlus9 set you had and made it work for a Christmas card! It's another great lesson in making our stamps stretch, which I always love seeing because I don't do it often bough myself. I also love the second card you created using PTI stamps as well. Thanks for participating in this hop, I am having a blast learning from each and every person along the way. Thanks also to WPlus9 for their generous sponsorship today.

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  63. Unknown24 December 2015 at 12:54

    Great wreath cards!

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  64. Miriam Leech24 December 2015 at 13:08

    The wreaths are lovely!!! Merry Christmas!!

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  65. paperpapier24 December 2015 at 13:26

    Lovely card indeed, love the pop of colour of the wreath!

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  66. Crafty Math Chick24 December 2015 at 14:05

    This is so pretty, I am going to have to get that Spruce & Sprigs set!

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  67. Super Stick Chick24 December 2015 at 14:13

    Love your elegant, flowing look.

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  68. D-24 December 2015 at 14:35

    Love your terrific cards. Thanks for sharing.
    Crafty hugs,
    Dawn
    DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot

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  69. Jeanie 24 December 2015 at 15:10

    Love both your cards -- and I love how you used non-Christmas stamps to create a Christmas wreath! Way to multitask your stamps! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  70. Greta24 December 2015 at 15:23

    2 great cards & you've made me put Fresh Cut Florals on my wishlist!

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  71. jordanbev5@yahoo.com24 December 2015 at 16:14

    Such beautiful wreath inspirations! So diverse and different from each other yet so similar. Love this to introduce us to different designers and am so pleased to have found you!

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  72. Lagene24 December 2015 at 16:45

    Beautiful cards! I especially loved the one with the pine bows!

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  73. Robin24 December 2015 at 17:03

    I like both of your cards. I never think of over-stamping, and seeing it used on your wreaths will hopefully keep it in my mind long enough to give it a try. It gives your images extra depth and texture. Thank you so much for taking part in Taheerah's hop, and thanks for sharing your lovely work with us. Merry Christmas!!

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  74. Ericka Strange24 December 2015 at 17:07

    Great cards. Love the 2nd wreath.

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  75. StampingbugKerry24 December 2015 at 18:02

    I don't have any W Plus 9 stamps yet but I LOVE the piney branches and how you've arranged them into a wreath formation. SO perfectly perfect! :)

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  76. Me24 December 2015 at 19:23

    Such nicely done wreath cards!

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  77. TracyM #677324 December 2015 at 20:04

    BEAUTIFUL cards Michelle!!!
    LOVE your repeat stamping to create the wreaths, such PRETTY colours and ELEGANT design!!!
    THANK YOU for sharing your CREATIVE INKY INSPIRATION :)

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  78. Christine24 December 2015 at 21:10

    Love both the cards!

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  79. Donna Cala24 December 2015 at 21:18

    Beautiful! I love wreaths. I once made a wreath out of a doily stamp and cut a circle out of the middle and the outer ring looked great. I added a 3D poinsettia sticker and voila, a wreath.

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  80. NatQuebec25 December 2015 at 00:01

    Love your 2 cards a lot ! Love C & S cards.

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  81. Taheerah25 December 2015 at 01:02

    Two wonderful wreath cards that really make a statement thanks to perfect placement of your elements and colours! And thank you so much for the wonderful intro too, I'm so touched! Thank you so much for being a special part of my event! xoxo

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  82. MelissaF25 December 2015 at 02:35

    Love your pretty wreath cards, such a clever way to stretch your stamps!

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  83. Janis25 December 2015 at 03:26

    What wonderful wreath cards!!! I just love the traditional, but homey look they have.
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

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  84. Unknown25 December 2015 at 04:05

    each card is SO PRETTY!

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  85. Sharron25 December 2015 at 04:46

    Both are so beautiful, Michelle! Love how you used Fresh Florals for you first wreath!

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  86. Kim Potts25 December 2015 at 13:07

    Two beautiful wreaths. I love how you used the stamps that you had on hand to create something new with them... so creative!

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  87. Helen F.25 December 2015 at 13:20

    Two amazing wreath cards, Michelle! Beautiful work!

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  88. Miriam Prantner25 December 2015 at 13:51

    Wonderful CAS card. I love the wreath!

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  89. Alma Dirpaul25 December 2015 at 15:22

    Thanks for the beautiful wreath cards. Love them.

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  90. Erum Tasneem25 December 2015 at 19:25

    Love both these cards, super CAS but gorgeous!

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  91. Unknown26 December 2015 at 01:09

    Your wreaths are lovely! I must say, this brand is a good new discovery for me!

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  92. hthole26 December 2015 at 01:51

    Beautiful cards. Thanks for sharing.

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  93. Tam26 December 2015 at 01:57

    The cards turned out awesome. I love the colors.

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  94. D.Ann C26 December 2015 at 02:00

    That second card looks like there's a real 3d sprig on there! Super!!

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  95. Dee Earnshaw26 December 2015 at 02:14

    Awesome card and design

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  96. Dorothy Kovak26 December 2015 at 02:36

    Lovely wreath cards! Very nicely done. TFS

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  97. Carolyn Burch26 December 2015 at 02:39

    such pretty wreath cards....love the sentiment on the first, love the lacy pine needles on the second

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  98. Granny D26 December 2015 at 04:33

    Now those are some really nice wreaths you have here. It is wonderful inspiration for next years cards. Thanks so much.

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  99. MTPatB26 December 2015 at 05:04

    Wreath cards are definitely a favorite for Christmas. I especially like the green leaves and berry wreath.

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  100. Elizabeth26 December 2015 at 05:41

    Terrific out of the box use of your stamps, very creative thinking. TFS

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  101. Patty26 December 2015 at 05:54

    Love both of your wreath cards!! So creative using the tree bough stamps!!

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  102. barbara macaskill26 December 2015 at 05:57

    Both of your cards are pretty but I especially love the Noel card!!! Merry Christmas!!

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  103. sandie26 December 2015 at 08:05

    really nice cards

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  104. robiw26 December 2015 at 08:25

    I love the way you created your wreaths! Beautifully done.

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  105. Colleen26 December 2015 at 10:17

    Awesome one layer cards...I am always on the lookout for those quick and easy to mail cards...you have done WPlus 9 proud!!

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  106. Unknown26 December 2015 at 12:15

    Pretty cards, like the different wreath designs. Thanks for sharing.

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  107. Unknown26 December 2015 at 12:27

    Pretty!

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  108. Brandi R26 December 2015 at 15:31

    Beautiful cards! Love those wreaths ♥

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  109. Debbie A26 December 2015 at 15:37

    Great cards. I love wreaths.

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  110. Leanne26 December 2015 at 16:01

    Beautifully made cards.

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  111. Some Lucky Dog26 December 2015 at 20:52

    Love all the beautiful wreaths I'm seeing on the cards in this hop. Yours are no exception!

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  112. Lucinde | Lucilight26 December 2015 at 23:00

    Beautiful! Love your wreaths

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  113. Mary-Anne V27 December 2015 at 00:46

    Beautiful wreaths made with non-Christmasy stamps.

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  114. Kim Faucher27 December 2015 at 00:58

    Two great card ideas... May have to do a few like these to tuck away for next season!

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  115. mtscrapgal27 December 2015 at 02:44

    Love both your wreath cards. Each stamp company seems to give wonderful wreath images each Christmas. I'm so glad because they are my favorite images.Thanks

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  116. Tami27 December 2015 at 04:00

    Love the wreaths!! Great job

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  117. zgagi27 December 2015 at 04:43

    Fabulous CAS cards.

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  118. LauraJane:)27 December 2015 at 04:53

    Both wreaths are fresh and Lovely!!

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  119. None None27 December 2015 at 05:20

    How lovely are your cards! I love how you used non-traditional stamps to make Christmas inspired cards!

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  120. Unknown27 December 2015 at 05:35

    Love both cards, I love wreaths in any way of stamping, just feels so festive

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  121. rscholz27 December 2015 at 05:49

    Pretty CAS cards. Love the wreaths. TFS

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  122. FeM27 December 2015 at 06:12

    I love wreath cards but find them difficult to like the finished result. I love yours.

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  123. Maureen Chandler27 December 2015 at 08:26

    Wreath cards are just lovely - thanks so much!

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  124. bev p27 December 2015 at 20:53

    Both are lovely. I love doing wreaths for Christmas, and a card wreath is way more manageable than geo-mesh! Thanks for two beautiful designs.

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  125. Jess28 December 2015 at 01:32

    These are so pretty!

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  126. Leonor28 December 2015 at 05:25

    great cards

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  127. Shelly28 December 2015 at 08:01

    Both cards are sooo pretty!!

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  128. Kate B28 December 2015 at 08:02

    Great cards - I love the wreaths!!

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  129. KT Fit Kitty28 December 2015 at 08:02

    Pretty cards! I love the stamped wreaths!

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  130. Cheryl L.28 December 2015 at 11:00

    These are great! So bright and crisp!

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  131. Beastybunny28 December 2015 at 13:07

    Fabulous! Love the two different wreath styles!

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  132. Unknown28 December 2015 at 13:31

    Love the wreaths. cute cards.

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  133. Michelle Lupton28 December 2015 at 15:38

    Love your wreaths, Michelle!

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  134. Unknown28 December 2015 at 17:17

    Both these wreaths turned out really beautifully, very nicely done!

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  135. Dodie28 December 2015 at 23:52

    Lovely cards!

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  136. Michele K. Henderson29 December 2015 at 01:18

    Beautiful wreath cards! Perfect for Christmas!
    Holiday Hugs,
    Michele

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  137. Berina RGA29 December 2015 at 04:06

    Beautiful cards!! Love both wreaths!!
    -Berina
    Moxie Craftie

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  138. Karen R29 December 2015 at 12:06

    I so love wreaths and both of your's are just beautiful. And easy to mail...bonus!

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  139. Liz O.29 December 2015 at 14:26

    Beautiful cards! Love the CAS designs. TFS Michelle, have a wonderful day!

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  140. Rahmat29 December 2015 at 19:14

    2 lovely wreaths, fab caslicious fun cards.

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  141. Keeway Tsao30 December 2015 at 02:22

    Love both of these cards!!

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  142. Anonymous30 December 2015 at 02:48

    Beautiful cards!

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  143. Anna Natalia30 December 2015 at 10:52

    Pretty wreaths!

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  144. StampinLouie30 December 2015 at 11:58

    Great idea! I have that wonderful set so I think I will make myself a wreath card. Thanks for the idea.

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  145. Tracy30 December 2015 at 12:40

    Awesome wreath cards!

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  146. hilhashi30 December 2015 at 13:27

    Two classic cards! Thank you for the inspiration.

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  147. Kim Heggins30 December 2015 at 14:44

    Just so beautiful...love your sweet wreath. Happy New Year!

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  148. clelie30 December 2015 at 17:52

    Love the wreaths!

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  149. Bev Karolak30 December 2015 at 21:03

    Beautiful wreath cards! Thanks for sharing. :-)

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  150. Arianna Barbara31 December 2015 at 05:40

    Gorgeous!!!! I love these cards!

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  151. Nikki31 December 2015 at 06:59

    These are really beautiful cards.

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  152. Unknown31 December 2015 at 07:15

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  153. Unknown31 December 2015 at 07:15

    so simple, but so intricate!

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  154. Joyce31 December 2015 at 07:38

    Nice card. Clean and Simple.

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  155. Sue D31 December 2015 at 12:26

    Very pretty wreath cards you created.

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  156. The Hardy Stamper31 December 2015 at 13:49

    Two really lovely cards today!

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  157. Lanae31 December 2015 at 15:39

    Wow, these cards turned out so lovely! I wouldn't have known they aren't from "Christmas" stamps! So creative!

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  158. Sandy G31 December 2015 at 16:08

    Sweet cards.

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Thanks for your comments! You make my day! Michelle.