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Monday 30 July 2012

SUGAR NELLIE SNEAK WEEK DAY ONE ~ UNDER THE SEA

Morning all....

Hope you are all well today...and welcome to day one of Sugar Nellie sneak week of these wee beauties..


Four gorgeous Mermaids...and they certainly are..

So if you have arrived from the lovely and talented Lisa you are on the right track...if not please pop over too Sugar Nellie...you so don't want to miss anyone's beautiful creations..

So onto my card...and I have the wonderful pleasure to showcase this wee sweetie...and she sure is a cutie pie..! I have teamed her up with some gorgeous First Edition papers..a MB die... ribbon flowers and some long grass made with Kraft card....

and here she is..


 Under the Sea ~ Sugar Nellie @ Funky Kits


Close up of image


 A Compilation..


 Side view

Items Used

Stamp ~ Under the Sea @ Funky Kits (available 3rd August @ 10am)
Papers ~ First Edition "New Leaf" @ MCH
Colouring medium ~ Copics, Chalks & Prisma Pencils
Leaf die ~ MB "Floral Vine" @ MCH
Ribbon Flowers ~ The Hobby House
Long Grass ~ Kraft card
Scrim ~ B&Q
Shells ~ from Spain..!
Stickles ~ Stardust @ MCH
Viva Pearls ~ Ice White @ MCH
Card Blank ~ Craftwork Cards

Thank you for looking and all your lovely too :o)

So your next stop will be gorgeous Astrid...and wow another beauty there too...and don't forget to leave me a wee comment...lots of hidden sugar along the way...!

So thanks for stopping by...enjoy the rest of the hop...and don't forget to pop back tomorrow to do it all over again..!

catch ya all laters..

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95 comments:

  1. lis-m30 July 2012 at 09:20

    good morning,
    thank you honey for a wonderful start to the week. Stunning creation as always...TFS!
    Hugs xx

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  2. Jessica30 July 2012 at 09:21

    Wow!! such a stunning card!!

    Hugss

    Jessica

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  3. Loopylou.30 July 2012 at 09:26

    Morning Vicky!
    oooh my jaw just dropped and I am drooling all over my pooter keys!!! she is just amazing and your card is stunning hun, I love that rosey ribbon you used and arghhh!! another die to add to my neeeeeeed list..will tell scott it was you who made me do it...again!! he he he! romfl!!
    huge hugs Lou xxx

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  4. Tiets30 July 2012 at 09:31

    this is soooo stunning!!! really love the pearls on the card!
    Hugs Tiets

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  5. Petra30 July 2012 at 09:36

    Hi Vicky

    What a lovely card. I've enjoyed it, watching your blog
    Thank you for charing
    Petra

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  6. andree30 July 2012 at 09:42

    beautiful beautiful card and image is gorgeous xx

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  7. Lisa Jane30 July 2012 at 09:44

    oh what a fab underwater scene .. love the long grasses
    Lisa x

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  8. Pami30 July 2012 at 09:48

    This is beautiful Vicky! I love how you have created the underwater scene with the seaweed, stunning! Pami x

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  9. Kate30 July 2012 at 09:49

    Lovely card, very pretty.

    ** Kate **

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  10. Chrissy30 July 2012 at 09:52

    This is so beautiful Vicky, the image and colouring, and love the 'grasses', fabulous card.

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  11. Tracey T30 July 2012 at 09:53

    What a gorgeous card! I love your layout - those Kraft reeds are inspired! Tracey x

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  12. Johanna Visser30 July 2012 at 10:02

    Great card. The mermaid comes to life. Love the details.

    Love Johanna

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  13. Claire30 July 2012 at 10:07

    This is gorgeous Vicky - love the image and the little turtle is so cute. Hugs, Claire x

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  14. Jacqui's little piece of England30 July 2012 at 10:09

    What a lovely card Vicky love the way you've coloured her

    jacqui x

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  15. Debs M30 July 2012 at 10:10

    gorgoeus card, beautifully coloured, love the scrim and shells x

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  16. kaylou30 July 2012 at 10:14

    wow this is absolurley gorgeous, I love your colours and your details are perfect.
    Hugs Kaylou xx

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  17. Marlene Atkinson30 July 2012 at 10:16

    Stunning card Vicky, the colours are gorgeous, love the shells, the image is so sweet. Marlene

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  18. Sue30 July 2012 at 10:24

    Stunning card Vicky. I love the image, you have coloured her so beautifully and the papers and embellishment are fabulous

    Hugs Sue

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  19. Nannieflash30 July 2012 at 10:36

    Beautiful card Vicky, I love your colour choice and your gorgeous layout. hugs Shirleyxxx

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  20. Suzi Mac30 July 2012 at 10:47

    This is utterly adorable Vicky, I love the colour combo, layout and those delicious accents you've used. A fabulous job hon.
    Hugs
    Suzi x

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  21. ~ Ali Robertson ~30 July 2012 at 10:53

    Morning sweetie, another fantastic creation! I'm loving this new image today can't wait to see the rest! Squeal!!

    Ali x

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  22. Hanneke30 July 2012 at 11:02

    Great card Vicky! Love the under the sea theme of these images in this hop and your card looks so pretty! The shells are a great detail. Hugs, Hanneke

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  23. Teresa - My Crafty Heart30 July 2012 at 11:02

    Hi Vicky,
    Wow, what a gorgeous Mermaid (and friend:)) you've coloured them so beautifully and your grasses and the flower ribbon look so beautiful with her too :) Love the shells! Have a great day, Big Hugs, Teresa xxx

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  24. Unknown30 July 2012 at 11:03

    Wow totally stunning Vicky! Love your card. As always your embellies are so gorgeous and i am jealous of your yummy papers :)
    Hope you have a lovely week.
    Hugs xx

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  25. caroline30 July 2012 at 11:08

    wow Vicky stunning card

    caroline woodhall

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  26. As.I.Do.Rodos.30 July 2012 at 11:15

    Beautiful card and image happy crafting Ginny ♥

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  27. Astrid30 July 2012 at 11:17

    Hi sweetie, your card is absulutely stunning, love your colouring, beautiful details !!

    hugs Astrid xx

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  28. Mieke Duckers30 July 2012 at 11:25

    I love the colors you've used!
    Hugs, Mieke

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  29. alethea30 July 2012 at 11:28

    This is stunning, love all the neutral elements you have added!! Hugsxx

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  30. A Casa di Ale30 July 2012 at 11:30

    CARTA BELLISSIMA...MI PIACCIONO TANTISSIMO I COLORI E I DETTAGLI

    CIAO DA ALE

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  31. Wendy Fraser30 July 2012 at 11:33

    Such stunning cards since my last visit, and more stamps for my ever expanding wish list xx

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  32. eline30 July 2012 at 11:40

    beautyful card so sweet. thn gr eline

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  33. Erika30 July 2012 at 11:51

    Stunning card as always Vicky, love all your embellishments.
    Hugs Erika.

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  34. Wishcraft30 July 2012 at 11:56

    Absolutely gorgeous hun! Love the colours you've used and all your fabby details - the long grass is such a great idea :o) Hugs, Lisa x

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  35. heidy30 July 2012 at 12:13

    Oh wow your card is fabolous Vicky!
    XXX Heidy

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  36. Aileen30 July 2012 at 12:21

    What a lovely card. I love your mermaid catching hold of the sea weed!

    Aileen x

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  37. Mau xx30 July 2012 at 12:22

    What can I say but ..Stunning!!
    I love it Vickyy xxx
    Hugs Mau xx

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  38. karalschuknecht30 July 2012 at 13:27

    Wow I love it. It is such great fun to see how each of you used the same image and came up[ with such different cards

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  39. rachel30 July 2012 at 13:29

    Vicky - this is just beautiful - I love your usual blue and brown combo but with the hints of green in there - just stunning - beautiful work as always xx

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  40. Sue30 July 2012 at 14:11

    A stunning card Vicky,I love everthing about it.
    Sue x

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  41. Sonia30 July 2012 at 14:22

    Blog hop:)
    What a gorgeous card Vicky:)
    So wonderfuldetails:)
    Big hug sweety,
    Sonia

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  42. Karen P30 July 2012 at 14:26

    Beautiful stamp! Your card is beautiful! Love the colour scheme and the details are fabulous! Karen xx

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  43. Mojca30 July 2012 at 14:52

    Waw Vicky this is gorgeous. I love the embellishment and the three shells really look stunning. Love your coloring, it stunning as always. Hugs! Mojca

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  44. Rosietoes30 July 2012 at 15:31

    Lovely card Vicky. I was just using that First Edition paper myself today. Love the colour tones in it. Adore your die cut and grass - very clever touch. :)

    Edna x

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  45. Craftdee30 July 2012 at 15:42

    I love this cute image! Great idea to use the shells; perfect embellie for this card Donna ☺

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  46. Unknown30 July 2012 at 16:22

    Awww this is gorgeous Vicky, love the gorgeous earth toned colours you chose and those flowers are lovely xxx

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  47. Robin30 July 2012 at 16:27

    Your card is gorgeous! I love all the embellishing you did and your coloring is just beautiful. Hugs, Robin

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  48. Ea Christiansen30 July 2012 at 16:34

    What a gorgeous card - Love the way wee get to see different creations made with the same stamp. It makes it look so versatile.
    hugz
    Ea

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  49. Unknown30 July 2012 at 16:46

    Hi Vicky, such a gorgeous card, love your colouring and those little shells you used. Hugs Frea

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  50. Karina30 July 2012 at 16:52

    Fabulous card, Vicky! Love everything on it! Gorgeous colouring and embellished to perfection. The die cuttings are so lovely and the ribbon as well.
    Have a wonderful day!
    Hugs, Karina

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  51. Gail30 July 2012 at 17:01

    Beautiful card and you went to spain just to get the shells - thats dedication :-) gorgeous xx

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  52. Sue B 30 July 2012 at 17:05

    Oh Wow! this is fab Vicky! what a wonderful image and your colouring is beautiful !! Love the scrummy papers and embellies.. it really does look like she is under the sea!!
    Hope you have a lovely evening!
    Big Hugs
    Sue xx

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  53. Susie30 July 2012 at 17:09

    Absolutely stunning! Gorgeous colours and colouring and the dies and shells add the perfect touches to a beautiful card! Susie x

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  54. Unknown30 July 2012 at 17:36

    What a stunning little mermaid Vicky, those grasses look fabulous as do the shells and tiny air bubbles, love this! Big hugs, Ira xox
    irascreacorner.blogspot.com

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  55. Lisa30 July 2012 at 17:48

    WOW, a stunning card xx

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  56. Sarahshandmadecardsx30 July 2012 at 17:52

    Hi Vicky I love this new image and you have coloured her beautifully - great colours. I love the way she looks like she is grabbing hold of the vine too.

    Hugs Sarahxx

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  57. MereteN30 July 2012 at 17:58

    What a gorgeous card! I love your layout.:o)
    MereteN

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  58. Jenny30 July 2012 at 17:59

    Hi Victoria,
    your Card ist great !!
    Fantastic Decoration.

    Hugs, Jenny

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  59. Amanda R30 July 2012 at 18:05

    Vicky this is lovely! Just got done checking out your last few posts as I am always behind and I wanna know, do you have an inside link to Memory Box? Ha! I just check out your blog for all the new releases. Have a great week!

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  60. Turtle In The Sand30 July 2012 at 18:21

    Still love the way you use such dark colors and then brighten them up and make them look so happy. You have a real talent Vicky. Hugs, Linda

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  61. marjon30 July 2012 at 18:53

    The card is stunning, I like the leaves and shells you used.
    Marjon

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  62. mixamatoasties30 July 2012 at 19:12

    So lovely Vicky!

    Susan x

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  63. Crea Astrid30 July 2012 at 19:18

    Wowwww, what a beautiful card. Nice details and a lovely stamp. So sweet.

    Hugs Astrid.
    http://creaastrid.blogspot.nl/

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  64. Mary J30 July 2012 at 19:22

    Oh wow, this is soooooo beautiful, Vicky! I must own this!!!

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  65. Maria Therese30 July 2012 at 19:48

    So gorgeous! Love the shell's you've added!!

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  66. Debs30 July 2012 at 19:48

    So beautiful Vicky - stunning colouring and I love the ribbon roses.
    Have a fab evening.
    Take care
    Debs xx

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  67. Shazza30 July 2012 at 20:42

    wow this is totally gorgeous x

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  68. Sarah30 July 2012 at 21:16

    Wow! Very pretty. I just love the little extra details that you added and the shells and roses. The papers are a little muted so they don't over power the image, and then the colors you choose for her just draw your eyes to her!
    XoX ~Sarah

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  69. sallysbitz230 July 2012 at 21:19

    Awww Vicky, this is sooo Gorgeous. Love your layout & all your detail x

    hugs sally x
    sallysbitz.blogspot.co.uk

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  70. saskia30 July 2012 at 21:24

    I love youre card!!

    hugs Saskia

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  71. fusiafscrapping30 July 2012 at 21:36

    This is beautiful. I love your colouring!

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  72. Donna Mosley30 July 2012 at 21:51

    A stunning creation Vicky, love it!

    Donna x

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  73. Creations by Shirl30 July 2012 at 21:51

    This is so cute! I'm just fond of undersea creatures and their habitats... Great take on this card.... cute little honu!

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  74. Jo30 July 2012 at 22:09

    Just beautiful, Vicky, wish my hair was that colour!
    Hugs Jo x

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  75. coops30 July 2012 at 22:14

    so stunning vicky.your details are fantastic and i love the image :D

    xx coops xx

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  76. May30 July 2012 at 22:16

    Simply Beautiful... love the images and the design is fabulous..Great detail... Hugs May x x x x

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  77. Lisa30 July 2012 at 22:45

    Hi Vicky, FAB card! This image is just so sweet :-)

    Lisa x

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  78. Fiona30 July 2012 at 22:56

    oh...stunning!!

    Fi
    x

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  79. Janet30 July 2012 at 22:57

    My favorite part is the reeds. What a great idea!

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  80. Anonymous30 July 2012 at 23:05

    Wow, stunning Vicky, gorgeous image, love the colours and those reeds look amazing!
    Helen x

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  81. Elaine30 July 2012 at 23:31

    Simply gorgeous Vicky :)
    I love the colours, and of course your embellishments are always perfect...and you even put a bit of sunny Spain on your card!

    Big hugs
    Elaine xxx

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  82. Nikki31 July 2012 at 00:15

    This is just so adorable :)

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  83. christi31 July 2012 at 01:30

    i love what you have done to her and her friend. you have such cute embelishments too.

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  84. Pat31 July 2012 at 02:14

    Hi Vicky! Oh, oh, ohhhhh...I don't know where to start. Hmmm...maybe you should send this to me for closer examination? Just a thought! hehe! I love the papers...and the jute...and the die cuts...and your beautifully colored image!! I love it, sistah!! Hugs. Pat Frank

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  85. scrappymo!31 July 2012 at 03:32

    Gorgeous! I love the way it looks as if she is holding on the seaweed...The little pearl bubbles are so sweet.

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  86. Michele Roos31 July 2012 at 08:18

    Such a beautiful card Vicky. Love the details and the colours also. Hugs Michele x

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  87. Martina31 July 2012 at 09:02

    Good Morning! This Hop is so much fun as I really LOVE all the cards and this image is just gorgeous! Beuatiful colouring and such a great work!!
    Martina

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  88. Alyce Kit and Clowder31 July 2012 at 09:16

    She is gorgeous Vicky! Those reeds are really nifty and those little shells really add to the theme :) Beautiful work!

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  89. Cathy31 July 2012 at 10:46

    Gorgeous card Vicky, and such fab ebellishments - really give a sea feel to your card.
    Hugs
    Cathy xx

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  90. Marianne's Craftroom31 July 2012 at 11:13

    Fabulous, love the dies which looks like sea plants.

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  91. Claudia31 July 2012 at 15:39

    Gorgeous card and fabulous colouring.

    Hugs

    Claudia

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  92. M.J. Rutledge31 July 2012 at 17:23

    Gorgeous! Love your use of real shells.

    Michelle R.

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  93. Grenouille Greetings31 July 2012 at 21:07

    Beautifully done, Vicky! I especially like your bundle of underwater reeds. Hugs, Lesley

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  94. Jeni2 August 2012 at 02:13

    Love these mermaid cards Vicky!!! They are all soooo beautiful.
    ~jeni :)

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  95. Bettina L.2 August 2012 at 16:52

    She's absolutely adorable Vicky and I love the way you've used the flower lace and mesh too. Perfect layering. Have a lovely evening. Hugs Bettina xx

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Thank you for all your lovely comments, I really appreciate them all, hugs Vicky xx