Hugs and Kisses Release Blog Hop

Hi there! Today I’m joining Simon Says Stamp for their Hugs & Kisses Release Blog Hop!

SSS-Nested Round Hearts, Reverse Bold Love

My first project features the new Nested Round Hearts dies. I used one of the Reverse Bold Love Sentiment Strips for the sentiment.

SSS-Nested Round Hearts, Reverse Bold Love

The second card showcases the Concentric Hearts Background Cling Stamp. I stamped it using Carnation, Blush & Melon Pawsitively Saturated Inks.

SSS-Concentric Hearts, CZ Love Ya

For the sentiment I used the CZ Love Ya word die with vellum and matte gold cardstock.

SSS-Concentric Hearts, CZ Love Ya

Here is a video showing how I created these simple heart projects.

GIVEAWAY!
Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop.
Leave me a comment for your chance to win!
Winners will be posted on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday, January 25th.

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Heather Ruwe
Keisha Charles
Mindy Eggen
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Amanda Korotkova
Anna-Karin Evaldsson
Cheiron Brandon
Alberto Gava
Emily Midgett
Vicky Papaioannou

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141 Comments

  • Reply
    Robin Phillips
    January 20, 2023 at 7:09 am

    Always enjoy seeing your creations. Loving the new release.

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      Nancy S Tway
      January 20, 2023 at 11:12 am

      Love the nested hearts on your card

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      Bonnie
      January 20, 2023 at 7:56 pm

      I really like the way you used the hearts in this card!

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    Marianne
    January 20, 2023 at 7:13 am

    Great ‘Laura’ cards, Laura!
    I especially love the simplicity of the Love Ya card.
    What a fabulous stamp!
    Marianne x

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      Anne Sturgeon
      January 21, 2023 at 4:03 pm

      Both are so gorgeous! I don’t know how you choose which item to use? I love it all. The jumbled hearts background stamp has captured my heart… TFS

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    Barb Woods-Miazza
    January 20, 2023 at 7:17 am

    Striking! I think clean and simple is the best way to go… clear and pretty too! Thanks for sharing!

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    Richard Breaks
    January 20, 2023 at 7:42 am

    Beautiful cards, Laura. Love your style and color sense, ALWAYS!!!

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    Stephanie
    January 20, 2023 at 7:52 am

    The colors that you’ve chosen are beautiful! Thank you for the inspiration!

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    Laura L Greig
    January 20, 2023 at 8:13 am

    lovely cards, ty for the inspiration!

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    Jennifer S
    January 20, 2023 at 8:22 am

    You never fail to disappoint. Fantastic cards!!!!

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    Sandy Liles
    January 20, 2023 at 8:27 am

    You guys are really making me want to splurge on that giant heart concentric heart stamp!

  • Reply
    Barb Deichl
    January 20, 2023 at 8:37 am

    What a fun release! Love the dies especially. Sweet Cards!

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    kimberly mattison
    January 20, 2023 at 8:55 am

    Love this release and your cards are amazing.

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    Mary Holshouser
    January 20, 2023 at 8:57 am

    That first heart has so much depth from
    the layering. Great cards. thanks
    for sharing.

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    Karen N
    January 20, 2023 at 9:18 am

    I already ordered the nested hearts and love your simple card using them.

  • Reply
    Amy Lombardo
    January 20, 2023 at 9:19 am

    Laura, these cards are beautiful!!

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    Elaine
    January 20, 2023 at 9:32 am

    These cards are so nice!!!

  • Reply
    Dawn
    January 20, 2023 at 9:49 am

    I so love the pull apart heart background stamp. I love what you did with it too.

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    SHAUNA ANDERSON
    January 20, 2023 at 9:56 am

    So simple but so much impact. I love these cards…thanks

  • Reply
    Barbara Lassiter
    January 20, 2023 at 9:58 am

    These are lovely and some great inspiration for Valentine’s Day! Thanks!

  • Reply
    Leah W.
    January 20, 2023 at 9:58 am

    Feeling hypnotized by these hearts!

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    Dottie
    January 20, 2023 at 10:10 am

    Laura, I want to be you when/if I grow up. I LOVE EVERY CARD YOU MAKE!

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    Gayle C.
    January 20, 2023 at 10:12 am

    Lvoe this new release. You cards are awesome. The heart dies card is pretty amazing.

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    Joan
    January 20, 2023 at 10:13 am

    I like how the hearts are all stacked up. It is so pretty!

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    Cyndi Morris
    January 20, 2023 at 10:42 am

    What fun cards! I do love this release — the hearts are amazing!

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    Susie sonnier
    January 20, 2023 at 10:43 am

    love how you made the hearts graphic

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    Raelene Pittman
    January 20, 2023 at 10:52 am

    I just love your colorful cards and this one is just Fabulous! Thank you for sharing your talent.

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    Maureen Reiss
    January 20, 2023 at 10:55 am

    These are both really Beautiful cards!!!

  • Reply
    Sharon Gullikson
    January 20, 2023 at 10:59 am

    The off kilter hearts are very cute. Really pretty color combo.

  • Reply
    Gayle I.
    January 20, 2023 at 11:07 am

    Very sweet designs and colors!

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    Sally Dillon
    January 20, 2023 at 11:12 am

    Such beautiful cards!

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    Nancy S Tway
    January 20, 2023 at 11:13 am

    Love the nested hearts on your card

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    Rebekka Reed
    January 20, 2023 at 11:14 am

    What sweet cards, loving that heart stamp.

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    Susan B
    January 20, 2023 at 11:41 am

    Love your style! I had to go buy the dies after your video today!

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    Sheri Kempke
    January 20, 2023 at 11:53 am

    Beautiful cards as always Laura–love what you do, and understand reigning in the dimension. How’ s Hank the Tank doing?

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    Anonymous
    January 20, 2023 at 11:53 am

    Love your style!

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    Denise Ward
    January 20, 2023 at 11:54 am

    Fantastic cards! Cheerful and thoughtful: a perfect combination! The LOVE YA is my favorite of the two. 💗
    Thanks for the great ideas, Laura!

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    JeanG.
    January 20, 2023 at 12:21 pm

    Love your cards. These are so simple, but beautiful. I especially like the nested hearts .

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    Kim Lundstrom
    January 20, 2023 at 12:22 pm

    Such happy hearts!

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    Kay Furnish
    January 20, 2023 at 12:24 pm

    How creative to layer the hearts to one side instead of centered! Thanks for sharing your talent with us. Great release!

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    Ann Marie Sharratt
    January 20, 2023 at 12:26 pm

    Laura, what can I say, other than I love your card and your videos. They always make me smile! Really love how you angled the rounded nested hearts dies on the card. Simon did it again!!

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    Leigh Norris
    January 20, 2023 at 12:29 pm

    Love love love these creations! Thanks for the inspiration as always!

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    Marla A Linderman Richelew
    January 20, 2023 at 12:32 pm

    love!

  • Reply
    Pam B
    January 20, 2023 at 12:42 pm

    This card is so pretty! I love all of your work.

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    January 20, 2023 at 12:50 pm

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    Joanne Travis
    January 20, 2023 at 1:07 pm

    The nesting hearts are so pretty and versatile! Love this so much.

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    Elle Robinson
    January 20, 2023 at 1:28 pm

    I love that asymmetrical card. Thank you for sharing your creativity.

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    Meghan Kennihan
    January 20, 2023 at 1:29 pm

    I love the nested hearts! Gorgeous cards!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    Alexandra Y
    January 20, 2023 at 1:43 pm

    These are such fun cards Laura! I love the offset hearts, I would never have thought to offset them but they look so cool!

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    Bridget N
    January 20, 2023 at 1:49 pm

    Fabulous cards! I love watching your videos and seeing how you create beautiful cards each and every time. TFS 🙂

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    Veronica Hunt
    January 20, 2023 at 2:14 pm

    I love that “ready made” background. It really pops how you colored them. Great card.

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    Merrill P
    January 20, 2023 at 2:15 pm

    Nice colours on the LoveYa card.

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    Amanda
    January 20, 2023 at 2:24 pm

    The hearts look so good with that tilt to the design

  • Reply
    Giselle D.
    January 20, 2023 at 2:31 pm

    Both of your cards are fantastic!

  • Reply
    Dee Earnshaw
    January 20, 2023 at 3:09 pm

    your cards are very striking – thanks for sharing

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    Shelley Pixley
    January 20, 2023 at 3:46 pm

    I love the “chubby” heart die cuts. I’m trying to simplify my cards. I need to remember not every card has to be a “work of art!”

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    Barbara-Jean
    January 20, 2023 at 3:48 pm

    Great to see the off-centered way you arranged those hearts and of course the vibrant colors are your trademark!

  • Reply
    Jeri Thompson
    January 20, 2023 at 3:48 pm

    Great idea for the cards.

  • Reply
    Marcy Schneider
    January 20, 2023 at 4:01 pm

    Love your cards, Laura, as always! This release is fabulous!

  • Reply
    RobiW
    January 20, 2023 at 4:07 pm

    Delightful cards, as always! What a fun release.

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    Chris
    January 20, 2023 at 4:11 pm

    Love these cards! As always, your color choices are spot on!

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    Pai C Meng
    January 20, 2023 at 4:37 pm

    super cute. I would never have nested the hearts like that always opting for boring symmetry. LOL !

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    Kathleen Trush
    January 20, 2023 at 4:48 pm

    Love the 3D pop look of these valentine cards!

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    Markelle Rene Caldwell
    January 20, 2023 at 4:54 pm

    I love the layered look of the hearts.

  • Reply
    Lisa
    January 20, 2023 at 5:01 pm

    Lovely, as always 💖

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    Nancy K Rodeberg
    January 20, 2023 at 5:03 pm

    Love the offset hearts! So sharp and great colors!

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    Sue D
    January 20, 2023 at 5:06 pm

    Pretty cards. I like how you stacked the hearts on the Loving You card.

  • Reply
    Pat McCleary
    January 20, 2023 at 5:09 pm

    Love these. This is a great release!

  • Reply
    Melanie Kuzik
    January 20, 2023 at 5:12 pm

    Very nice cards and thanks for sharing

  • Reply
    Monica
    January 20, 2023 at 5:25 pm

    Thank you for sharing your talent. Great job and inspiration!

  • Reply
    Lori
    January 20, 2023 at 5:41 pm

    Beautiful cards!
    Thanks for sharing your creativity.

  • Reply
    Sandra Baggarly
    January 20, 2023 at 5:46 pm

    Thanks for sharing your fun cards!

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    Rosemary D
    January 20, 2023 at 6:06 pm

    Always love your clean and simple designs. The layered cardstock hearts card is my fav!

  • Reply
    Janelle Luck
    January 20, 2023 at 6:09 pm

    I love your designs & your ene.. you always blow it out of the park ❤️

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    Christine Eck
    January 20, 2023 at 6:26 pm

    Laura, you definitely have your own style… But you always manage to hit it out of the park! This is great.

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    TK Stephens
    January 20, 2023 at 7:04 pm

    I love the colors you use, your cards are always amazing!

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    Kathy j in Ellicott City
    January 20, 2023 at 7:30 pm

    Great cards!

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    SHERYL EKBERG
    January 20, 2023 at 7:32 pm

    I love how you aligned all the layered hearts

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    Cathy Roffey
    January 20, 2023 at 8:55 pm

    Gorgeous cards, love the layered hearts, Cathy x

  • Reply
    Jeanne Rice
    January 20, 2023 at 9:07 pm

    Beautiful cards. Thanks for sharing.

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    Heidi Steinhebel
    January 20, 2023 at 9:25 pm

    Love the clean cards and bright colors. So cheerful!!

  • Reply
    Ann Kulseth
    January 20, 2023 at 9:44 pm

    Gotta love LOTS of hearts – great designs.

  • Reply
    Michaela McCue
    January 20, 2023 at 10:32 pm

    So cool! Love how you glued the heart layers not centered.

  • Reply
    Lara Read
    January 20, 2023 at 10:40 pm

    Simple and fun! Thanks for your ideas and stories 🙂

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    Vikki H
    January 20, 2023 at 10:47 pm

    Oh, these are so fun and modern! I’m keeping both in mind for Valentines!

  • Reply
    Erica M
    January 20, 2023 at 11:56 pm

    Gorgeous!! 😍

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    Trudy Lanoux
    January 21, 2023 at 12:52 am

    You are one of my favorite people to watch and learn from! I purchased your Craftsy class and didn’t realize it was you teaching until after I started watching your youtube videos. LOL I love that you show us what to do with so many different supplies!

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    Colleen Jo Howell
    January 21, 2023 at 5:09 am

    Sweet cards, hearts are my favorite shape! I have so many of the dies in hearts, I really want that set but may have to wait to get it. They always tempt you every month with these awesome dies and stamps!

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    Rosalie Hobbs
    January 21, 2023 at 6:14 am

    Love the idea, offset, catches the eye, thank you!

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    Kelsey Thomas
    January 21, 2023 at 6:36 am

    I love your cards! All of the layered hearts are so cute!

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    Judy Hagerty
    January 21, 2023 at 7:41 am

    I think you wonky hearts in an array of colors is great. Love it when you sing…you are so fun!

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    Freida Kirkland
    January 21, 2023 at 7:42 am

    Loved the cards and this release is definitely huggable! 🥰 I don’t know why but I’m so excited to be doing Valentine’s cards this year! Usually Valentine’s is not my thing? Maybe it’s because y’all keep putting out designs I’m loving!! Thank you for sharing Laura! 💕

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    Marty Harris
    January 21, 2023 at 8:23 am

    Fun cards! Off-set hearts are such a different look.

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    Jen H
    January 21, 2023 at 9:49 am

    Such fun, clean, and unique card designs. Beautifully done, Laura!

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    Karen Olivia May
    January 21, 2023 at 10:01 am

    The way you used the hearts is really classy. Love both, but hands down favorite is the “Loving You” card.

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    Lisa H
    January 21, 2023 at 10:27 am

    Love these cards-great design.

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    Karyn K Petrick
    January 21, 2023 at 10:29 am

    Love them both! I knew they were yours without seeing your name! Fab-u-lous as always

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    Denise Bryant
    January 21, 2023 at 10:36 am

    Beautiful cards! I am loving all the pretty hearts and the colors!

  • Reply
    Nancee Purdum
    January 21, 2023 at 10:37 am

    Very pretty cards!

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    Deana Hayes
    January 21, 2023 at 10:54 am

    Love the colours you used.

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    Michelle Bethel
    January 21, 2023 at 12:00 pm

    These cards are so cute

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    Debbie Eslinger
    January 21, 2023 at 1:39 pm

    layering the hearts off to the side adds appeal to the card

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    Terry Deason
    January 21, 2023 at 2:44 pm

    Beautiful cards. I am really loving these hearts.

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    Lynda
    January 21, 2023 at 3:29 pm

    I like how you stacked the hearts along 1 side instead of in the center.

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    Lori Spitzer
    January 21, 2023 at 3:30 pm

    These are classic Laura Fadora cards – CAS and AWESOME! So pretty and yet uncomplicated. I KNEW I should have ordered that red rubber concentric hearts stamp. Ah, well… next time, I guess. Love your video. Thanks for the video so much – you save me every day you put out a video. I watch it in my planning time or (more often) during my lunch and you just give me an island of sanity in a crazy work day. Love your release videos and this release in particular .
    Lori S in PA

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    Kris Reeves
    January 21, 2023 at 3:37 pm

    I was thinking as you showed the new release that the hearts you had there would make a perfect card! Great minds and all…

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    Janet D.
    January 21, 2023 at 5:12 pm

    So pretty!

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    Natalie
    January 21, 2023 at 6:02 pm

    Love them all, but especially the offset hearts! So creative!

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    Dorothy Ayotte
    January 21, 2023 at 7:33 pm

    Wonderful cards! Perfect for February, and any time!

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    Cindi Green
    January 21, 2023 at 7:51 pm

    I love the colors, the design, the dies, everything about these cards!

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    Connie Johnson
    January 21, 2023 at 8:15 pm

    Laura, your cards are crisp, clear and delightful! Thanks for inspiring me 🙂

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    Phyllis Freese
    January 21, 2023 at 9:01 pm

    I love all the colors found on your cards.

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    Nandini Karmarkar
    January 21, 2023 at 10:54 pm

    Very cute cards!

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    Shawna j eddy kissell
    January 22, 2023 at 12:01 am

    Really clean and impactful cards!

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    Marisela Delgado
    January 22, 2023 at 4:36 am

    Beautiful

  • Reply
    Miesje Flach
    January 22, 2023 at 10:20 am

    So pretty Laura! I always love your color choices.

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    Debbie Frank
    January 22, 2023 at 12:10 pm

    Super fun cards, Laura!

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    Heather Jacobs
    January 22, 2023 at 1:02 pm

    Fantastic cards! I love the hearts dies so much!

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    Mirella ROGAN
    January 22, 2023 at 1:48 pm

    Love both of these – fantastic colours & designs. Very cool to have the hearts stack to the side like this!

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    Karen Baughman
    January 22, 2023 at 5:26 pm

    Love both cards. Perfect for Valentine’s day.

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    Phyllis Gross
    January 22, 2023 at 5:52 pm

    Love the cards. Hearts for February…yes!

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    Holly Jackson
    January 22, 2023 at 6:32 pm

    Laura these are so cute!!

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    Stacey Kowbel
    January 22, 2023 at 7:08 pm

    Wonderful cards! I love how you anchored the hearts on the left side!

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    Lisascreativeniche
    January 22, 2023 at 9:52 pm

    Love the two ways you layered the hearts!

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    Stacy V
    January 22, 2023 at 9:53 pm

    Lovely cards! Your color palettes are always amazing 🙂

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    Leigh Gardner
    January 22, 2023 at 10:24 pm

    Love your choice of colors. These would be so good for a friend, whether birthday, anniversary, or just sending love.

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    Sonia W
    January 22, 2023 at 10:56 pm

    Beautiful and easy cards !!

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    Amy Potts
    January 22, 2023 at 11:29 pm

    I love the simplicity of your cards, but they still have a big impact!

  • Reply
    Patricia Coleman
    January 23, 2023 at 8:11 am

    Absolutely love your card designs for this release!!

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    Vickie McCubbin
    January 23, 2023 at 8:45 am

    I’m always looking for new ways to use vellum!

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    Angie D Cammack
    January 23, 2023 at 10:48 am

    Such a beautiful and striking card. You always do such a fantastic job!

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    roxanne tellini
    January 23, 2023 at 11:43 am

    Sweet and romantic cards.

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    Mel H
    January 23, 2023 at 3:27 pm

    Love t he Love Ya Card!

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    Annette Reed
    January 23, 2023 at 3:37 pm

    Wonderful cards!

  • Reply
    Amy Cooley
    January 24, 2023 at 8:25 am

    Adorable Valentine’s Day cards! I love the new products.

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    Karen Walker
    January 24, 2023 at 8:52 am

    Both cards are great! I love the way you layered the Round Hearts!

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    Carlos Haun
    January 24, 2023 at 11:18 am

    LOVE the way you offset the “round hearts”, using all 7 of them! TFS!

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    Marilyn Behrens
    January 24, 2023 at 12:18 pm

    Really cute cards! I love the pastel colors for valentine cards.

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    Pauline Godfrey
    January 24, 2023 at 3:10 pm

    Fabulous Valentine cards Laura! Love how you layered the hearts using the round heart die – beautiful!

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    Kristen Snoozy
    January 30, 2023 at 12:12 am

    The love ya sentiment is so great, love your cards

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