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November 8, 2013

Thanksgiving Inspiration Blog Hop; NBUS #70

Happy Weekend Everyone!  It's a busy day in Blogland!!

If you are looking for my post in tribute to Cath Edvalson of Moxie Fab World, please click here.

Welcome to the Thanksgiving Inspiration blog event, brought to you by "The Inspiration Crew!"

I was very excited and honored to be asked by my friend, Barb, to be a guest for The Inspiration Crew's "Thanksgiving Inspiration Blog Hop" being held today.  In the words of Donna Bowman:  "We’re just a group of online crafty friends who love being creative. This time we're doing a 1-day event to provide you with tons of autumn and Thanksgiving-themed inspiration."

I've made two cards for you, each one QACAS to show you how quick and easy it is to make a card showcasing your patterned paper!  And patterned ribbon to, if you have it!  In the case of this card, both are NBUS ~ never-before-used schtuff.  I made the card long and lean to show as much of the paper as possible.

And my second card:
Again, I wanted to showcase the stunning autumn patterned paper, so I chose to use a minimal sediment of thanks. 

I'm also entering both of my cards in Susan's 2013 Thanksgiving Crusade.

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Below is a link to all the talented ladies participating in today's hop!  Some of them have prizes for you!  It's not Christmas yet, so if you are still spinning that hamster wheel for inspiration for those autumn or Thanksgiving cards, check out these wonderful card artists!

Lalo Ik
Angi Barrs
Annette Allen
Misty Buck
Ardyth Percy-Robb
Libby Hickson
Laurel Beard
Geri Greening

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Enjoy the hop and enjoy your day!  No, seriously, enjoy.  LITS*  
 
As always, thank you for coming by to visit the Playhouse and special thanks to you if you take the time to leave a comment and/or join as a follower!  Please let me know you came by, so I can be sure and return the flavor!
  
 
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34 comments:

  1. LindseyNovember 8, 2013 at 9:50 PM

    Autumn inspiration galore. What fabulous papers you used.

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  2. LynNovember 8, 2013 at 9:52 PM

    Wow both stunning cards the colours are divine. Off to check out the linked blogs in this hop :)

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  3. Shannon JNovember 8, 2013 at 10:33 PM

    I just can not get enough of fall colours! Lovely cards, Darnell! Love QACAS!!! I seem to be making way too many TWTLCASE (take way too long CAS) cards these days! Time to switch it up! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  4. GretaNovember 8, 2013 at 10:50 PM

    These are stunning, Darnell! You have indeed inspired me to get to work on more Thanksgiving cards!

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  5. SueNovember 9, 2013 at 12:32 AM

    These are stunning Darnelle, your beautiful designs really showcase the wonderful papers. The Autumnal colours are so beautiful.
    I hope you are having a good weekend
    hugs Sue xx

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  6. SammyNovember 9, 2013 at 12:56 AM

    They're both just gorgeous! The papers are incredible, and your designs are so effective! I'm especially in love with the colours on the second one! x

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  7. IreneNovember 9, 2013 at 1:43 AM

    Hello Darnell, two beautiful autumnal cards. The papers are wonderful and I agree with minimal embellishments. Let the beauty of the papers speak for themselves.
    luv
    irene
    xxxx

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  8. joyNovember 9, 2013 at 2:23 AM

    Gorgeous cards, gorgeous papers! I love these.

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  9. UnknownNovember 9, 2013 at 2:33 AM

    Beautiful Darnell - I love autumn colours but especially like the second card with those rich and vibrant colours.

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  10. shirley-beeNovember 9, 2013 at 3:14 AM

    Love your QACAS cards, Darnell, especially that second one. Kicking through dry leaves is one of my favourite autumn hobbies!

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  11. Kristie GouletNovember 9, 2013 at 5:00 AM

    These are both beautiful, Darnell. Way to make that patterned paper shine!

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  12. Annette AllenNovember 9, 2013 at 6:35 AM

    wow these are amazing.. great Thanksgiving cards..

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  13. Laurie UngerNovember 9, 2013 at 7:16 AM

    Great cards and use of designer paper! Really like it when I see long and tall cards! Thanks for sharing your QACAS cards!

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  14. AnonymousNovember 9, 2013 at 7:22 AM

    Stunning, rich colours, Darnell ... brilliant DP showcasing! Anita :)

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  15. RedanneNovember 9, 2013 at 7:24 AM

    Oooh, what gorgeous cards Darnell and many congratulations on your well deserved GDT spot too! I particularly love the autumnal coloured leaf card - it is stunning with those glorious colours. Good luck with the blog hop too. Hugs, Annie xx

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  16. cmNovember 9, 2013 at 8:27 AM

    Gorgeous papers, indeed - and you've certainly encouraged them to be the stars of the show! Fabulous! I love patterned papers...love, love, love! Hugs~ c

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  17. IrisNovember 9, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    So pretty - love the Fall colors.
    isoscia at aol dot com

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  18. Angi BarrsNovember 9, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    Beautiful cards! So super perfect for Thanksgiving!

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  19. RachelNovember 9, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    very beautiful autumn cards! you are so awesome at using those pattern papers! gorgeous!
    -Rachel w k
    rwkrafts.com

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  20. DeborahNovember 9, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    Two very elegant Autumn cards TFS

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  21. Dianne November 9, 2013 at 12:12 PM

    Shesh it's about time, your work is excellent, these 2 cards for example, brilliant use of your gorgeous papers and embellishments, I know thousands of crafters out there, touching adoring their paper, using it is what it's meant for and look at how you can enhance it's beauty, thanks for sharing, Miss Designer...:O)...

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  22. Ustvarjalni utrinki Tamara P.November 9, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    These two are amazing cards
    love warm colours
    hugs Tamara

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  23. Libby HicksonNovember 9, 2013 at 1:36 PM

    Very pretty, Darnell!!

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  24. alexandra s.m.November 9, 2013 at 3:04 PM

    Two beautiful Fall cards dear Darnell!
    Thank You~

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  25. UnknownNovember 9, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    beautiful cards! i'm in love with the second one! :D

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  26. AndreaNovember 10, 2013 at 7:10 AM

    Great cards Darnell dont you just love autumn colours fab ....Andrea x

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  27. BonnieNovember 10, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    What beautiful papers! I'd have to force myself to cut into this! Both are beautiful cards and they show how easy it is to make a card with DP!

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  28. Sue DNovember 10, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    Beautiful way to showcase patterned paper.

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  29. lindaplus3November 10, 2013 at 2:28 PM

    nice job... simple yet elegant :)

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  30. JD/ JillNovember 10, 2013 at 6:10 PM

    Again you have some great cards here!

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  31. LollNovember 11, 2013 at 4:56 PM

    Hi Dolly. Two fabulous cards using the patterned paper as the star! Love the designs. Lolly xx

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  32. GeriNovember 11, 2013 at 5:46 PM

    I'm finally getting a chance to 'hop' around!

    I'm blown away by the beauty of your cards Darnell! You have totally captured the gloriousness of the designs, color and texture of the DP. A wee adornment or two (love the ribbon on card #1) and a fine, fine display of mother nature's fall painting is ours to enjoy and be inspired by!

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  33. JeanNovember 12, 2013 at 8:15 PM

    Two gorgeous cards with beautiful patterned paper!

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  34. AnonymousNovember 24, 2013 at 8:43 PM

    Those designer papers are gorgeous! I'm salivating here ;-)

    ~Shery

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Thank you for commenting on my blog post! I read and appreciate every one! Mwah! (Sorry I've had to set comments to moderate because of excessive spam.) Darnell