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House of Cards Blog Hop + Challenge + DT Call!


My oh my, I can't believe we've come to the end of our third term at House of Cards! Six months do go by fast! We are saying goodbye to some of our DT members and feel so grateful to those staying on. To say goodbye and thank you, we're celebrating with a blog hop!

The blog hop will run from December 1st at 6:00 AM CST through December 15th at noon CST. In addition to the hop, we are opening our Inlinkz for you to link up your project(s) and this time around we have got a gorgeous photo inspiration for your crafting enjoyment!


Here is the card I made using some lovely digis from Stitchy Bear and Eclectic Anthology:




If you've followed the hop from the start, you must have arrived here from Cohenna's blog. If you haven't, and you'd like to hop with us, please make sure you start there and continue through the whole thing for the most chances to win!

Of course, to give excitement to our hop we are having a massive amount of giveaways from an amazing selection of sponsors:

Here are all of our fabulous sponsors. Our team will be using a variety of products from these amazing companies!

Daydream Designs
Prize: $20 to their digital store
Deedee's Digis
Prize: Gift Card to the online store.
Eclectic Anthology
Prize: $50 gift voucher to the shop.
Great Impressions
Prize: Prize Package with 5 Stamps
Paper Sweeties
Prize: $20 gift voucher to the shop.

Stitchy Bear
Prize: $10 gift voucher to the shop.
 

Now get to hoppin'! Your next stop is Merethe's blog! Don't forget to link up a project with us after completing the hop for an extra chance to win a mystery prize from one of our fabulous sponsors too!

Hop order
Cornelia
Donna
Pat
Vannessa
Katy
Ang
Graciela - You are here!

Remember that this blog hop is also a challenge and a DT CALL! If you'd like to join the fun at House of Cards don't forget to add DT after your name on your inlinkz entry so you can be considered for the team!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

I'd like to submit my card to:
Christmas Card Challenges - Anything Goes 
Cheery Lynn Designs - 'Tis the Season
Hiding in my Craft Room - Anything Goes
Craft-Dee Bowz - Anything Goes
Catered Crop - Anything Goes
City Crafter - Favorite Techniques (shaped cards)
Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes

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  1. SamraDecember 1, 2014 at 7:28 AM

    Wow Gracie! This is GORGEOUS! Love every single detail on this card!

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  2. cohennaDecember 1, 2014 at 12:12 PM

    Magnificent card. Gorfeous inspiration :)

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  3. Christine HarropDecember 1, 2014 at 1:31 PM

    Gorgeous card. Christine

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  4. AnitaDecember 1, 2014 at 2:06 PM

    I love your work and this card is amazing.

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  5. shulsartDecember 1, 2014 at 2:29 PM

    Gracie, your card is gorgeous, love the paper you used to cut out your doily. Good luck and thanks for joining in on the fun at Cheery Lynn Designs challenge.

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  6. Mynn xxDecember 1, 2014 at 3:15 PM

    WOW. Gracie, this is AMAZING! I utterly adore the round shape, the fabulous texture, and your amazing coloring! STUNNING, friend! Thanks for all your hard work at HOC--I appreciate all you do there! HUGS! :) Mynn xx

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  7. Juliz Design PostDecember 1, 2014 at 4:08 PM

    Beautiful card Gracie, thanks for joining in the challenge at Cheery Lynn Designs and good luck.
    Julie x

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  8. DeeptiDecember 1, 2014 at 4:16 PM

    This is so elegant and intricate :)

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  9. TammyDecember 1, 2014 at 4:19 PM

    Beautiful card, I love that doily and your stunning poinsettias!
    Tammy x

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  10. Merethe ADecember 1, 2014 at 4:33 PM

    So sweet those Poinsettias are. Adorably round card to.
    Take care and big Hugs Ma :)

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  11. Cornelia (fun stamping)December 1, 2014 at 6:24 PM

    Gorgeous project - so delicate!

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  12. UnknownDecember 1, 2014 at 6:40 PM

    Beautiful!! Thank you for sharing your creativity with us at Word Art Wednesday today. We appreciate your faithfulness.
    Blessings, Carole Robb Bisson

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  13. Judy VDecember 1, 2014 at 8:40 PM

    Beautiful creation as usual Gracie! Love everything about it!

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  14. Kristina B.December 1, 2014 at 9:27 PM

    Stunning! Love the Glitter!

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  15. KT Fit KittyDecember 1, 2014 at 9:46 PM

    Hello there, Graciellie! Your shaped card is gorgeous! Beautiful colour combo and die cuts! I am doing the House of Cards blog hop!

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  16. Barbara BruderDecember 1, 2014 at 10:53 PM

    Your card creation is so pretty. I love shaped cards. What a great color combo you've used. Those colors work really well together. Thanks for joining us at the Craft-Dee BowZ challenge this month. Also, starting Wednesday nite 10 pm, Craft-Dee BowZ is having our December Blog Hop. Leave comments on the DT posts to be eligible for the prize. Hope you can join in the fun.

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  17. UnknownDecember 2, 2014 at 12:31 AM

    Gracie, my friend this is beautiful love the colors you used the techniques as always...... thanks for joining us over at HIMCR for the challenge.
    Lisa
    Ljcreation.blogspot.com
    HIMCR DT

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  18. Ros CrawfordDecember 2, 2014 at 4:05 AM

    Terrific card - beautiful colours!! Thanks again for playing along at CCCB!!

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  19. Kathy D.December 2, 2014 at 6:56 AM

    Breath taking! wow. This card is perfect in so many ways.
    Kathy D.
    Diane's Daydream Designs Sponsorship Coordinator and Deedee's Digis Sponsorship Coordinator

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  20. nattybootsDecember 2, 2014 at 7:04 AM

    Just beautiful ,love the colors used.

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  21. Pia SDecember 2, 2014 at 1:43 PM

    The untraditionally colored poinsettias look fantastic! I think your card is amazing!

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  22. StellaDecember 2, 2014 at 2:24 PM

    This is another handmade gem. Fab colors and your design is gorgeous. Thank you so much for joining us - twice - at CCCB!

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  23. Marsha ReedDecember 2, 2014 at 2:56 PM

    Lovely card. Thanks for joining us at Christmas Card Challenges.

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  24. Donna NuceDecember 2, 2014 at 3:45 PM

    Gorgeous card Graciellie. Have a great day!

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  25. AnonymousDecember 2, 2014 at 5:32 PM

    What a beautiful card!!!

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  26. Mad for PaperDecember 2, 2014 at 9:05 PM

    Hi Graciella,
    Wow, your card is stunning. I love the doily and your pretty blue poinsettias.
    Ang HOC DT

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  27. DonnaMundingerDecember 3, 2014 at 5:18 AM

    Oh Graciella, I just LOVE this! So gorgeous and elegant. Truly stunning. xxD

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  28. KatyDecember 3, 2014 at 9:44 PM

    Sooo pretty! Love the doily! Beautiful colors :)

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  29. AnonymousDecember 4, 2014 at 3:10 PM

    Wow, this is such a beautiful and delicate card, love it. Have a lovely day! X

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  30. sue t.December 4, 2014 at 7:56 PM

    All I can say is WOW!!!! Your card is just too gorgeous! BRAVO!!

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  31. MariaDecember 4, 2014 at 10:24 PM

    Oh, so very lovely with delicate beauty!

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  32. VannessaDecember 5, 2014 at 1:17 AM

    Gorgeous card and such a beautiful shape. Love that the poinsettias are blue too.

    Hugs Vannessa
    HOC teamie

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  33. DonnaDecember 5, 2014 at 8:52 AM

    Beautiful card, love how you made it like a wreath!

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  34. UnknownDecember 5, 2014 at 3:52 PM

    Gorgeous card! Love the poinsettia's in the non-traditional colors!
    Ruza's Craft Corner

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  35. ToniDecember 5, 2014 at 6:00 PM

    Dang, girl, this is stunning. Truly. Really eye-catching and unique. Love it!

    toni

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  36. Pink UnicornDecember 6, 2014 at 7:09 AM

    Your card is gorgeous, I love the take on the sketch by using a round card. The colours you chose are so beautiful and the die cut is so elegant.

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  37. TurwenDecember 6, 2014 at 7:10 AM

    Wow!!!! A great idea!!!! This is really beautiful!!!! Thanks a lot for the Blog Hop!!!!

    Hugs!

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  38. JerrieDecember 6, 2014 at 4:33 PM

    This card is beautiful. I love all the details in it!!

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  39. LilianDecember 6, 2014 at 11:53 PM

    Gorgeous card!!!

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  40. PatDecember 7, 2014 at 3:09 AM

    Wow! I love your take on the sketch. Very pretty card. I have that die but think it's faulty...have tried all sorts of things to get it to cut clean! Pat DT x

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  41. frezjaDecember 8, 2014 at 12:18 PM

    o, finally one card verry beautiful :)

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  42. UnknownDecember 8, 2014 at 7:37 PM

    Beautiful! I love the slightly unexpected blue poinsettias.

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  43. AnonymousDecember 9, 2014 at 10:40 AM

    I love all the details and colors in your work! How beautiful!

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  44. Becca CrugerDecember 9, 2014 at 12:52 PM

    Wow... just stunning. You have got some SERIOUS talent. It's my first time to your blog and I've been scrolling through some of your designs... amazing! This one is so lovely with it's lacy, delicate layers. Thanks for sharing!

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  45. D-December 11, 2014 at 7:02 AM

    LOVE your GORGEOUS card. LOVE it. Thanks for sharing.
    Crafty hugs,
    D~
    DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot

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  46. Barbara RankinDecember 11, 2014 at 9:19 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous card, Gracie! I love the colors and the lacy doily, and well, just everything!

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  47. Dana JoyDecember 11, 2014 at 11:43 PM

    Simply gorgeous card!!!!

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  48. *Vicki*December 12, 2014 at 8:08 AM

    Such an AMAZING creation!! Gorgeous coloring and such a delicate looking project!! Thanks for sharing! ;)

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  49. AnonymousDecember 12, 2014 at 6:31 PM

    what a beautiful card! i love the colours!

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  50. Monika ReeckDecember 14, 2014 at 2:28 PM

    Ooh Gracielle...you made a wonderful ADORABLE card with that doily and the color mix sooo lovely together you make a masterpiece...I adore this much lovely add the ribbon too...and I see your new profil picture you look wonderful..love to visit your blog..hugs, Monika (team mate)

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  51. PeanutDecember 15, 2014 at 11:41 AM

    So very pretty and the intricate cutting is amazing!
    hugs, Asha

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  52. MandyJanuary 3, 2015 at 11:16 AM

    Thank You for making such a fabulous project using our images.

    It is a pleasure to sponsor you and I do hope you have enjoyed working with our images.

    Love and best wishes

    Mandy (Sponsor Co-Ordinator for Stitchy Bear Digi Outlet )

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