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Tuesday 30 April 2013

Simon Says Stamp Exclusives & A Little More Candy Anyone?

Hello peeps,
I have been busy in my craft room today sorting through the stamps I am putting up for sale & I finished off a DT card & was still in the mood to play but didn't have time to colour another image so I've made a quick card featuring some of the lovely Simon Says Stamp exclusive products without an image! Not like me I know but I thought I'd tackle one of those difficult to make sympathy cards as I don't have any in my stash and it's a sad fact of life that we need them.
I really should try CAS cards more often, I could probably make four or five like this in the time it takes me to make one card in my usual OTT style lol.
 I'm entering my card in the following challenges -
Make It Monday - anything goes

Before I go pins anyone?
I've been making loads of my pins the last couple of weeks & have one packet to give away to someone who leaves a comment on this post. There is no need to post piccy's in sidebars or links or anything like that it's just a little random candy I thought I'd offer, just say the word "pins" in your comment so I know you would like them and that's all you need to do :)
Thanks for stopping by


66 comments:

  1. gorgeous classy and elegant card just perfect and yummy pins - good luck all
    Hugs Kate xx
    fingers crossed :)

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  2. Gorgeous simpathy card, and beautiful pins,
    hugs Tamara

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  3. It's so not you but it's soooooo beautiful Mandy, thanks for the inspiration as these card are not easiest ones to make!!!
    Your pins are ummy!!!!

    xx Irene

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  4. Hello Hun,
    a great card! So Special. And your PINS are awesome. I love them!!

    Hugs, Tanja

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  5. Hi baby girl. Oooh Mandy I love love love that sympathy card. So elegant and sophisticated. Just perfect as are the "pins". I would love to win some"pin" like this as it is some"pin" I could add to my collection of pins which I bought from a lovely lady on Etsy!! LOL.
    (did you see what I did there???) Thum"pin" good pins them lovely lady!!
    xxxxxxx

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  6. Hi Mandy, OMG, this is just stunning, I know it's sad, but how perfect for the occasion....xxx

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  7. So very stylish perfect for a card for such a sad event !!love your oins Mandy
    hugs
    laney

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  8. Hi Mandy what a stunning card for a sad occasion i do love it, oh yes and "pins"!

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  9. Your card is so so pretty! and I like your Pins ^_^

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  10. Beautiful card Mandy, I don't like making sympathy cards either :( Yours is beautiful, and I'm sure whoever is unfortunate enough to have to receive it will love it.

    THanks for the chance to win pins too :) They're gorgeous!

    Tanya xx

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  11. Thats truly lovely honey, and even tho its totally different to what you normally do, you can still tell its one of yours. I would defo recommend people putting the word 'p***' in their comments, i have bought 2 sets and they are the best i have ever seen, they are stunning - and if your not lucky enough to win a set, go get some, cos they are awesome (i didnt use the full word as i already own 2 sets, so not being greedy) :-)

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  12. Your card is so beautiful and your pins are lovely.
    Gr Elly

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  13. Wow, that's a great card!!! Love it!!! Beautiful pins you've made! I saw something like these from a friend, they are amazing!!!

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  14. The card is gorgeous! I really love the CAS look. Those pins are really pretty, thanks for the chance to win!

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  15. Lovely and elegant sympathy card, beautiful die cuts,
    hugs Dorte
    ...and your pins are beautiful, Mandy.
    hugs Dorte

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  16. WOW this is a brilliant sympathy card - love the black and white. Fabulous pins too! Hugs, Claire x

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  17. What a gorgeous card - nice and CAS-
    Love your pins - nice and girly.
    Hugz
    Ea

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  18. Your card is elegant and chique at the same time.
    And the pins are gorgeous! They always make your cards so beautiful and I really appreciate your offer to give other people a chance to try and win these beauties, so we get to show them off on our own cards and give you all the credit!!
    I sure hope I'll win these. :-)
    Thanks so much!
    Bye from the Netherlands,

    Marjolein

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  19. i should make some of these as when it's time to make them i really struggle.. gorgeous makes x

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  20. Pins pins pins,, lol
    These are beautiful Mandy. Thank for the chance,

    I love your card, I'm terrible at making these type of cards. I love the layout and design, and that bow is perfect
    Hugs Kelly

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  21. WOW Mandy, this is so elegant. Joey xx

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  22. A lovely card Mandy. So elegant. Thanks for the chance to win some of your lovely pins.
    Mags
    x

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  23. Hi Mandy, thank you for your lovely comment on my blog!! Your card is so elegant and beautiful pins!!
    Hugs, Hazel xx

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  24. Gosh Mandy. What a stunning Sympathy card, adore the shape for the sentiment, and the bow is just gorgeous.
    I unfortunatly have made three Sympathy cards this week.
    Stunning pins too, beautiful colours of those beads.
    Debbiex

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  25. Love your beautiful pins, Mandy! So pretty in the pastel colors... yum!

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  26. A Beautiful card Mandy! Your pins look so pretty - thanks for chance. Nicola x

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  27. Such a beautiful elegant card Mandy, gorgeous details and love the black and white...beautiful..your pins are just exquisite, gorgeous soft colours..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  28. Pins pins pins!!! Thank you for the chance to win some. Your sympathy card is gorgeous.

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  29. Your card is beautiful Mandy, I think I need that bow die now! Your pins are beautiful too, love your pastel colors!

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  30. OMG Mandy!!!! Your card is awesome! All of your cards are fantabulous! I love your pins, they are beautiful and would look great on some of my cards, lol!!! Hugs, brigitte

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  31. beautiful card
    wow these pins are beautiful, your so talented on making lovely pins...thanks for the chance to win

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  32. Your card is absolutely stunning Mandy. I love the black and white color combo and the design and all the elements you used are breath-taking. The pins are absolutely gorgeous and someone is going to be very lucky. Thanks so much for the chance
    Hugs, Rosalee

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  33. Just beautifully elegant and will definitely lift the spirits.
    Hugs Desíre {Doing Life}

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  34. card is gorgeous!! love the die cut borders... and your pins are lovely!! I'm still learning to make pins :) Please do check out the ones I made for a swap!
    http://moxiecraftie.blogspot.in/2013/03/pins-for-swap.html
    -Berina
    http://moxiecraftie.blogspot.in

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  35. Love the pins Mandy, beautiful pastel colours...... I would love to be the one to win these, thanks for the chance. Sue x

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  36. Your sympathy card is really elegant! beautiful pins too.

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  37. Such a beautiful elegant thoughtful card.
    Love your pins have admired them for some time in your cards. Yes, would love to win some pins. Thanks.

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  38. Pins. Love your elegant gorgeous thoughtful sympathy card. Love the look of your pins, have admired them on your cards. Thanks for the chance to win some.

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  39. It's hard making sympathy cards. You feel always feel air of sadness. Its a very elegant card. Pins look gorgeous. Jeanette

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  40. gorgeous And simple but elegant sympathy card Mandy. The pins is gorgeous. Thanks for the chance to win.
    Kathleen x

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  41. What a beautiful card. Always better to make them when they are not needed! :o)
    Jackie xx

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  42. just gorgeous mandy!! your card is so elegant and sweet :) plus i love your pins!!! xx

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  43. A beautifully stylish card with a great colour combo. Love those pearly 'PINS' too. Thanks for the chance. Hugs Christine x

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  44. This is a beautiful card. I am not able to make sympathy cards... I need to feel that the people I make cards for will be happy to receive my card, and sympathy just isn't the right occasion for that :(
    Your pins are lovely... I would need a tutorial on how to use pins on a card and not risk tearing the paper or hurting someone with the end of the pin though...

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  45. PINS!!!!

    Gorgeous card Mandy, love the simplicity.
    Hugs
    Caz x

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  46. Love the CAS look of your sympathy card, Mandy, though as you said, it is a sad fact that we have to have them - SB Floral Ovals is one of my fave die sets, though they can be a bit of a nightmare to get out of the die!
    I would LOVE to be in with a chance to win a set of your lovely PINS, thanks for sharing! Lisa x

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  47. Hello my dear friend, I want to apologize if I can not comment on all your beautiful work, but I finally found a full-time job ^_^
    Will I be able to visit you on weekends only .. in Italy today is Labor Day and we are all at home^_^
    You have done a marvelous creation as always,thanks for the chance to win these gorgeous pins^_^
    Have a wonderful day^_^
    Big hug,
    Sonia

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  48. Beautiful card, so elegant and stylish!
    I sure would love those pins, oh yeah. ;)

    Hugs, Anne.

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  49. Clean, classic and simple. A great card
    Anne x

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  50. Gorgeous CAS card! I would love to have those pins!

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  51. So very stylish and elegant to let someone know you're thinking of them in times of sorrow xNx

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  52. AnonymousMay 01, 2013

    This is a perfect sympathy card, very elegant! They can so hard to make sometimes.
    I love your pins! I wish I could make some like that!
    Pearl x

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  53. The perfect card for someone to receive letting them know they are in your thoughts and prayers. So simple yet so elegant. Love the pins you've made, what a lovely gift to give away. hugs, Ruth Ann

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  54. This is so elegant. Such a beautiful design for a sympathy card. Your pins are lovely too - thanks for the chance to win some :)

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  55. This is probably the prettiest sympathy card I have ever seen. It's beautiful!

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  56. very elegant card card lovely <3 Jen xx

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  57. wow your pins are so pretty, I would not have thought of making them myself.
    Karen

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  58. Simply beautiful card !
    Lovely Pins.....

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  59. Hallo Mandy,
    danke für die Chance bei dir ein paar Stifte zu gewinnen,ich hoffe das Glück steht auf meiner Seite,deine Bastelwerke sehen alle sehr edel aus,
    liebe Grüße ulrike

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  60. What a stunning sympathy card. It is always so much better when you already have one on hand. Unfortunately I have run out again and will have to make more.

    Your pins are gorgeous! How wonderful that you are willing to share some with us. I would love to be entered to win! Thank you so much for this.

    Hugs,
    Snoopy :D

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  61. This is such a beautiful card, Mandy! I popped over from MIM to have a closer look and so glad I did :)Really loving those gorgeous pins too!
    Hugs, Tracey x

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  62. A lovely sympathy card! Even though I hate giving those away, as someone you liked passed away, it is always good to have one at hand...

    Hugs,
    Melanie

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  63. Mandy, your card is lovely!!! I just found your blog and am going to subscribe so I can get all the updates! And I LOVE those beautiful pins!!! Looking forward to following your blog and gaining the inspiration!!!

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  64. Wow!! It's so elegant!! I love it!! I saw you on Make It Monday.

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  65. Lovely card, very beautiful Mandy. :) lovely pins as well!

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  66. Wow this is beautiful Mandy!

    Thank you so much for sharing with us at Make It Monday!

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Thanks so much for hopping over to visit & taking the time to leave a comment
Mandy xx

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