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Wednesday, 31 August 2011

Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember Blog Hop!!!

For the second year in a row, Simon Says Stamp and Show & The Simon Says Stamp Challenge are joining forces to bring you a SUPER hop and treasure hunt to celebrate the approaching fall and winter holidays.

To help celebrate they will be giving a BIG BASKET OF CRAFTING GOODIES to the winner of this hop! PLUS 3 $25 VOUCHERS to the Simon Says Stamp Store ! The vouchers will be the  hidden treasure on 3 DT blogs and you have to find them.

The Blog hop will start at on August 31 st, 2011 on the Simon Says Challenge Blog
and will finish on September 5th, 2011 at on the Simon Says Stamp & Show Blog.

The theme for both challenges this week will be ANYTHING GOES. You can make anything you like … a card, an ATC, a Scrapbook layout … the possibilities are endless!

You will need to hop through each blog, find the little parcel of goodies and make a note on which designer’s blog you found them. You do not HAVE to comment on all the DT blogs but we would appreciate any comments you would like to leave. If you lose your way at any time a full list of all the participating blogs with links will be available on Simon Says Stamp Challenge and the Stamp and Show Challenge blogs

The last stop on the hop is the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge blog. You will need to leave a comment there with the names of the 3 blogs with hidden treasure. The comments will be moderated so you will not be able to see the answers.

 For more details please refer to the Simon Says Stamp Challenge or the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge blogs for more details.

If you arrived here from Becca's blog then you are going in the right direction otherwise you need to start at the beginning on the Simon Says Stamp Challenge.


My thoughts have turned to autumn already, probably because the UK hasn't really had a summer yet this year! Doesn't this autumnal triptych put you in mind of crackling log fires, falling leaves and pumpkin pie?

Products that I used included the Psychedelic Grunge, Bitty Grunge, Thankful Silhouettes and Pumpkin Galore stamp sets, along with Promarkers and Distress Inks.

Edit:  A few people have contacted me, asking for the names of the patterned papers I've used.  I just want to say, in case anyone else was wondering the same thing, the answer is "none"!  Everything on here has been stamped, using the stamps listed above.

From here you need to go to the super talented Jo's blog for more inspiration :-) I would appreciate a comment if you would like to leave one Smile
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125 comments:

  1. Joy31 August 2011 at 07:03

    I so love the texture on this creation, stunning work and so striking Dan...gorgeous work...hugs!

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  2. Heather31 August 2011 at 09:15

    Wow, such an amazing creation :)

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  3. Terry31 August 2011 at 09:43

    Hey there Dan, Your project is absolutely AMAZING, the colors, techniques it is ALL STUNNING. Hugs Terry xxxx

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  4. Nancy Wethington31 August 2011 at 10:49

    Dan,loving this piece and the way those words/letters pop off the page.

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  5. Amy*31 August 2011 at 11:49

    This definitely reminds me of crackling fires, cool nights and copper colored leaves in fact I think it would look lovely on the mantel of a fireplace. Love al the elements you used especially the pumpkin stamps...the wheels are already turning about pumpkin carving!

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  6. alethea31 August 2011 at 12:31

    This is absolutely fantastic!! TFS! Hugsxx

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  7. Unknown31 August 2011 at 12:45

    Dan ... you have excelled yourself ... I totally LOVE this ... a fabulously Autumnal piece X

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  8. Teresa31 August 2011 at 12:56

    Hi Dan,
    Just blog hopping around all your wonderful blogs today, what a gorgeous project you’ve made,it’s beautiful. Hugs Teresa xx

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  9. Candy C31 August 2011 at 14:18

    Hi Dan...your snippet had me intrigued. Now, to see the entire piece...oh my goodness! It's beautiful! You are known for your vivid colors and this is absolutely no exception. LOVE the way the words just explode off of the paper! Everything about this piece is beautiful! <3 Candy

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  10. Lorraine A31 August 2011 at 14:31

    fabulous work of art Dan ! I LOVE this ,, it would look wonderful on my fireplace,, it matches my colour scheme !! :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  11. lolo31 August 2011 at 14:44

    wow, this is great. I too am ready to move on to a cooler season

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  12. Rene31 August 2011 at 15:09

    WOW! Just amazing!
    Rene ;D

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  13. Andrea31 August 2011 at 15:13

    stunning and just the best design and colours, love it x

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  14. Rene31 August 2011 at 15:14

    LOl...I think I've already commented on this but it's so pretty I'll comment again!
    Rene :D

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  15. newfiecrafter(Marilyn)31 August 2011 at 15:16

    Wow your project is amazing love all the fall colors

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  16. Lori31 August 2011 at 15:35

    Very cool Dan! Love this!

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  17. Anonymous31 August 2011 at 15:56

    Wonderful project Thank you for sharing it.

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  18. Linda Coughlin, the funkie junkie31 August 2011 at 16:00

    I absolutely LOVE your piece, Dan! I'm such a lover of autumn anything and this would be such a wonderful home decor piece to celebrate the season. Love how you used that "rays" stamp and thanks for introducing me to that Pumpkin Galore set - fabulous!

    Hope you are enjoying the hop.

    Hugs
    Linda

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  19. Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans31 August 2011 at 16:29

    Love your autumnal piece Dan, the colours are so warm and rich, just fabulous. Tracy x

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  20. Lena9546931 August 2011 at 17:03

    Love the texture and the colors. This is amazing!

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  21. Lisa R.31 August 2011 at 17:07

    Wow, fabulous creation! I would like this in my house! TFS joy4umetoo at hotmail dot com

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  22. Laura31 August 2011 at 17:24

    Wow, that's something to look at. It's amazing.
    Laura

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  23. Peggy Lee31 August 2011 at 17:44

    Dan you are the MAN!!! super love this creation, love how the stars pop on the pumpkin.

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  24. jengd31 August 2011 at 17:52

    Wonderful! I can't wait until the weather matches it! :)

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  25. Unknown31 August 2011 at 17:57

    Gorgeous project.
    Francy

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  26. Zuzu's Blog31 August 2011 at 17:59

    Love this shrine. great Autumnal and harvest colours. and as a fan of Halloween i love that it has a Halloween feel too..

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  27. Theresa31 August 2011 at 18:19

    This is beautiful! Makes me look forward to Thanksgiving and family!

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  28. LaJanette31 August 2011 at 18:19

    MMMMm pumpkin pie...yummy just like your creation, it is very rich in color and texture!

    :0)
    Janette

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  29. Kathy Eddy31 August 2011 at 18:29

    This is just a beautiful project! I am thinking of Autumn as well.

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  30. Babette31 August 2011 at 19:08

    Wow, this is really beautiful.
    Hugs,
    Babette

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  31. ursula Uphof31 August 2011 at 19:40

    This is an amazing piece of artwork. Love all the different techniques.

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  32. Suzi Mac31 August 2011 at 19:49

    Wow! Dan, this is absolutely stunning and yes it does remind me of log fires and mulled wine. So rich looking with your colour theme.
    A lovely hop.
    Thank you
    Suzi x

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  33. Heidi Brawley31 August 2011 at 19:53

    Wow what a lovely creation you made!
    Hugs, Heidi Brawley

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  34. deesdesigns31 August 2011 at 20:41

    This is a work of art! Thanks so much for sharing your creativity with all of us. I off to finish the hop...

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  35. deesdesigns31 August 2011 at 20:41

    This is a work of art! Thanks so much for sharing your creativity with all of us. I off to finish the hop...

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  36. SusanK31 August 2011 at 20:47

    Fall is my favorite time of year and this is just fab!

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  37. Tigriswillreign31 August 2011 at 20:57

    This project is amazing!! Aside from Ted of Happily Ever Crafter and ScrapGuy, I haven't come across too many male crafters! I love, love, love this!

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  38. Sarah31 August 2011 at 21:01

    Your colors really pop on this piece. With temps over a hundred here it is nice to dream of autumn.

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  39. Pam31 August 2011 at 21:36

    This is an amazing creation! It's stunning. Thanks for sharing.

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  40. Pam31 August 2011 at 21:36

    This is an amazing creation! It's stunning. Thanks for sharing.

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  41. Unknown31 August 2011 at 21:56

    Gorgeous! Although I hope that Autumn keeps away for a month or so. I'd rather have a little summer.

    Hugs,
    Renata

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  42. DeeDee Catron31 August 2011 at 22:20

    DAN! This is so friggin MAGNIFICENT! It's bold and stunning and just scrams "STOP AND STARE IN AWE" --- Kudos, Sir!!

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  43. RobinG31 August 2011 at 22:36

    amazing..tons of details..love it!!!

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  44. Lori31 August 2011 at 22:41

    Love the fall colours, this must have taken quite a while, wow!

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  45. Kym's Crafty Cards31 August 2011 at 23:57

    Dan, what a lovely autumnal project you have made here. Thanks for sharing. Off to look at the other creations on the Blog Hop. Best wishes, Kym xxx

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  46. sandra1 September 2011 at 01:28

    Amazing grange creation!
    Love every detail!
    Hugs!
    Sandra!

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  47. email: Steph@SimonSaysStamp.com1 September 2011 at 02:31

    Oh my goodness, what a phenomenal creation, Dan! The way you interpreted coloring and layering is gorgeous!

    *mwah*
    Steph
    Simon Says Stamp!

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  48. Mary Lou1 September 2011 at 02:34

    Truly Amazing Dan!!!!! Love those silhouette letters~~very very Beautiful!!!!!!!
    Hugz of thanks

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  49. Anita1 September 2011 at 03:04

    Stunning!

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  50. jude1 September 2011 at 03:53

    Absolutely beautiful centre piece.Love the colours
    hugs judex

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  51. Mary1 September 2011 at 05:16

    This is beautiful, I love the way that Thankful Silhouettes makes such a great centerpiece. Awesome piece! =)

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  52. Hlora1 September 2011 at 05:26

    Love this work. It is amazing!

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  53. Meme1 September 2011 at 07:52

    This is so beautiful. I love how you look at it ans you vision the fall leaves and pumpkins! Great JOB!

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  54. Karla1 September 2011 at 08:30

    What a cool artful project!!!

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  55. Dragonlady1 September 2011 at 09:24

    Amazing creation, thank you for the inspiration.

    hugs Ali x

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  56. Joey1 September 2011 at 09:31

    Wow Dan this is gorgeous, fan to look at. Joey x

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  57. hellerlittle1 September 2011 at 10:38

    Will not go away without leaving a comment ;o)
    Tfs these wonderfull kind of artwork
    cu hellerlittle

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  58. Laura1 September 2011 at 11:09

    Just glorious. The colours are so warm and cosy. Love how you have used the pumpkin stamp.

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  59. joy1 September 2011 at 12:28

    Love all the pumpkins! The colors are stunning - super cool autumn card, Dan!

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  60. mtscrapgal1 September 2011 at 13:35

    Lovely art piece, Dan. Yes it did get me thinking about autumn. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  61. Yelowflower1 September 2011 at 14:39

    love it, would look very nice on my thanksgiving table

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  62. Marianne1 September 2011 at 15:12

    This is a wonderful creation: what a nice colours and textures. Love it! xxx Marianne MW

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  63. Larisa1 September 2011 at 17:45

    Fab team up with the paper and gorgeous colours!!

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  64. Pocono Pam1 September 2011 at 18:02

    WOWZERS!!!!! Love this project!

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  65. Daisychain1 September 2011 at 18:16

    Great work of art. Hugs Christine x

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  66. downrightcrafty1 September 2011 at 19:12

    gorgeous creation such inspiration

    Hugs Kate xx
    Thanks for the hop :)

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  67. Glennis F1 September 2011 at 20:35

    All I can say is 'Brilliant'

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  68. cristina1 September 2011 at 20:36

    Really fantastic...

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  69. Alison Horne1 September 2011 at 20:57

    gorgeous, inspired use of colour.x

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  70. Jo Nevill1 September 2011 at 21:33

    Super fantastic Dan, love it - what an amazing creation.

    Hugs,

    Jo x

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  71. Anonymous2 September 2011 at 00:50

    Thank you for your halp!

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  72. Tracy2 September 2011 at 03:03

    AMAZING stamp work Dan! Awesome project. :-) TFS!

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  73. JLJ Designs2 September 2011 at 03:11

    Beautiful triptych!

    Jen

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  74. Nona2 September 2011 at 06:03

    Wow, this is an absolutely amazing work of art, Dan! Love all the textures and detail. TFS! :)

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  75. Randi WS2 September 2011 at 08:34

    Amazing - Awesome!! Yes... that's the words!! :D

    Hugs,
    Randi WS

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  76. 3treescreations@gmail.com2 September 2011 at 13:44

    FABulous! Love the look of your blog too!

    Deanne :)

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  77. ribenaruby2 September 2011 at 14:57

    Hi Dan, wonderful piece of art, great warm colours all ready for Autumn. It's amazing that evryhting has been done with stamps, stunning! Ruby x

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  78. Sarah2 September 2011 at 15:24

    I love everything about this piece Dan. You are a master with ink and colour and these rich vibrant tones are what Autumn is all about. Fabulous design !

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  79. KellyW2 September 2011 at 15:31

    Very pretty!!...I am so ready for autumn!!...has been a very hot summer here in Michigan, USA...suppose to have heat index in the 100's today...ugggg!!

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  80. Caro2 September 2011 at 16:04

    What a wonderful Autumn project with such fantastic use of texture.

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  81. Chrissie2 September 2011 at 16:17

    This is stunning, I love the warm, rich look of the colour combo. You are so talented.
    lol Chrissie xx

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  82. Karen McAlpine2 September 2011 at 17:36

    Love those pumpkins stamps. Super spectacular project!

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  83. Lorraine2 September 2011 at 19:42

    This is really lovely xx

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  84. Kirsty2 September 2011 at 23:07

    Hi Wow the deisihn is so exquisite and so profeesional I am lost for words really !! Talent is infectious ! Choice of stamps is so clever . Amazing inspiration ! Kitty ;0)

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  85. Mary3 September 2011 at 01:41

    This is gorgeous!

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  86. judy3 September 2011 at 02:25

    Wonderful coloring and techniques!

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  87. BarbaraW3 September 2011 at 04:49

    This is awesome. Fabulouse stamping.

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  88. sparklingblackrose3 September 2011 at 10:41

    This is fantastic, really interesting :-) Elaine-xxx-

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  89. Helen3 September 2011 at 11:53

    Wow - this is fabulous!
    Helen x

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  90. EmbossingQueen3 September 2011 at 13:41

    What a great autumnal triptych. It is hard to believe that this is all stamped and that there are no design papers. Great job!

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  91. Joanne Leddy3 September 2011 at 14:20

    oh wow ... this is soooo cool! Love the pumpkins and the whole feel of this project. Thanks for sharing your amazing talent!

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  92. Louise3 September 2011 at 15:33

    Gorgeous, love this project
    Louise

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  93. Sarahshandmadecardsx3 September 2011 at 16:06

    A stunning autumnal project. Hugs Sarahxx

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  94. NanaConnie3 September 2011 at 16:18

    Beautiful triptych! Incredible!

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  95. Shazza3 September 2011 at 18:56

    WOW Dan this is incredible, I love it. Had to shout the boys and hubby over for a look and they were well impressed too. Fab-uuuu-lous!!!
    Hope you are well, long time no see
    xxx

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  96. Tracy3 September 2011 at 20:23

    What a great hop and fabulous creations from all the DT members
    Happy crafting
    Tracy x

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  97. CCC3 September 2011 at 21:04

    Love the textures and autumn colors. Your papers did look like pp. Wonderful.

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  98. Justyna Cieslinska3 September 2011 at 21:34

    This is amazing.
    Hugs,
    Justyna x

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  99. Karen3 September 2011 at 22:19

    So fabulous! I loved your addition about the "patterned paper". Isn't that the best thing about stamping? Pattern paper that matches perfectly, every time ;-)

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  100. Sue D3 September 2011 at 22:31

    Fabulous autumn triptych.

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  101. Tere Azua4 September 2011 at 00:24

    Oh My... I just read the update... you are a very talented lady... I'm sooo impressed!!!!

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  102. BSI4 September 2011 at 01:16

    Oh my goodness! This is one of the coolest projects I have seen in awhile. Amazing talent. I'm envious. =D

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  103. Cor*4 September 2011 at 03:19

    Wowzers this is fantastic! NO PP!! Wow! Amazing and inspirational on so many levels! A work of art for sure ! TFS.

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  104. Unknown4 September 2011 at 03:42

    Oh Wow! This is great, love it!!!

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  105. E. Marie4 September 2011 at 03:49

    Wow!! What more can I say. Amazing project.

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  106. Rene4 September 2011 at 06:56

    Wonderful creation!!

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  107. PJ4 September 2011 at 09:31

    amazing ~~~!!
    Stopping by from lightboxcreative.blogspot.com
    for the treasure hunt !
    Love
    pooja

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  108. Brenda Brown4 September 2011 at 10:55

    Fabulous work Dan, just love it.
    luv and hugs {brenda} xoxox

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  109. Tini A.4 September 2011 at 11:39

    Great creation..thanks for sharing your wonderful ideas!

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  110. Heidi4 September 2011 at 19:05

    Ooh, Dan this project is stunning, such a great idea, hugs heid x

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  111. Isha Gupta4 September 2011 at 21:31

    WOW!! Love all the texture, detail and colors of this card. TFS

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  112. mgoll884 September 2011 at 21:56

    A nice creation vor Halloween!!!
    very Good work!

    LG
    Michaela

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  113. Pauline C4 September 2011 at 22:29

    What a stunning creation Dan - the colours and design really "pop"! - and what a brilliant blog hop! Thanks so much to Simon Says Stamp & SSS & Show for such brilliant challenges and prizes every week - they reallya re the best!
    I have entered my card for the challenge which is on my blog here - and am just off for a marathon hippety-hop!
    Hugs
    pauline x

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  114. Lisa Fowler Windsor, CO4 September 2011 at 23:09

    I love your home decor piece. You've inspired me to try something similar!

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  115. Maarit at Violets Corner5 September 2011 at 10:37

    Wow, this is beautiful Dan, love the rich colours and the fab design. It's a stunner!

    Hugs
    Maarit

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  116. Dawn5 September 2011 at 11:14

    Fantastic! So many wonderful details! Hugs

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  117. Victoria5 September 2011 at 12:27

    wow just doing the hop and i am so glad i have found your blog what inspiration x

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  118. Ali5 September 2011 at 14:56

    Oooh this is just gorgeous! The rich colours, the texture... just yummy! (And yeah, what happened to summer here in the UK? I've had to put the heating on today!!) And all that was stamped? Amazing. Did you use Distress Embossing Powders on the text stamping in the centre?

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  119. THERESA5 September 2011 at 16:20

    Have not seen a triptych in a long time, wow, this is stunning and the fact that all was stamped is even more lovely and super creative!!
    TFS and lotsa luv

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  120. Suzanne Bouchard5 September 2011 at 17:43

    I love your project. The typography of Tim Holtz's embossing folder looks stunning! Very nive creation!

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  121. Kathleen5 September 2011 at 18:01

    beautiful project.
    kathleen mc x

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  122. Gabrielle5 September 2011 at 20:40

    Dan, this is fabulous! Love the fairground feel!

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  123. tanja5 September 2011 at 22:18

    great project this is hugs tanja

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  124. Loki Made It5 September 2011 at 23:59

    OMG how long did this take you! its great!!!!!

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  125. Anonymous6 September 2011 at 01:30

    Now, there's something I'd be proud to display!!! Beautiful...

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