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Please leave me a comment with either "vintage" or "clean and simple" (CAS, works, too) at the end of this post by Monday, February 21, 6:00 PM CST for your chance to win.

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    637 thoughts on “It’s Stampin’ Pretty Blog Candy Time!”

    1. I have always loved vintage – lots of flowers and layers. But lately I am gravitating more toward clean and simple due to time restraints. I love your color combos and beautiful layouts – making me a CAS believer!

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    2. I prefer Clean and simple, however I do crards with seniors (80+years old) and they relate better to vintage. I love all your creations !!

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    3. Blog candy – thanks for the chance to win. I love the vintage style with multi layers and embellishments. Also, thanks for sharing your great ideas.

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    4. Thank you for the chance to win blog candy. I love the vintage style with different layering and embellishments. Also, thanks for sharing your great ideas.

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    5. Clean and simple, because most of my cards have to be mailed. Love to look at vintage, but it isn’t practical for me.

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    6. I just found your blog. I know that I will be getting a lot of inspiration from you, I just love your work!. I really tend to do the clean and simple. I really like the less is more way to go. White on white is always perfect for me.

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    7. As much as I love the artistry with vintage I am a clean and simple type of gal. I just don’t have the artistic talent to pull off the vintage look.

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    8. I’m mostly a clean a simple kind of girl but sometimes I’ll experiment with layers and pretty things 🙂

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    9. i prefer clean and simple. and though i wish i could make fancy vintage cards, i just don’t have that gene. oh well!

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    10. I like clean and simple but include a little touch of vintage. I am brand new to your site and love your ideas. Thanks for teaching me new ideas too.

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    11. While I do both style of cards I do prefer clean and simple. Thanks for the blog candy. I really like the presentation.

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    12. Clean and Simple ALL THE WAY for me! I am trying my hand at a couple of vintage cards…which is proving to be a challenge. To date 615 comments WAY TO GO!!!

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    13. clean and simple is it. in these times, I think we all like to see things clearly and that’s what clean and simple represents to me

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    14. I prefer the clean and simple cards. I love looking at the vintage style cards. They are so beautiful and look as though people spent hours making them. Your cards are amazing. I appreciate your generosity in sharing them with all of us. Thank you so much

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    15. Thank you for sharing your wonderful ideas. I lovethe vintage style – using multiple layers and embellishments. Thanks for the chance to win some great blog candy.

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    16. I like both CAS and vintage. I can’t leave a card alone without sponging or ribbon at least. I guess my style is a combination of both: simply vintage!

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    17. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful ideas. I love the vintage style – using multiple layers and different embellishments. Thanks for the chance to win some great blog candy.

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    18. Thank you for sharing your wonderful ideas! I love the vintage look. I love layering and using embellishments.
      Thanks for the chance to win blog candy.

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    19. It depends who I am creating for.
      I enjoy both vintage and clean and simple.
      Your blog is amazing,knowledgeful and
      fun. Thanks!
      Claudia

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    20. Mary I really like to be versitile. Some CAS but also like more depth with vintage ideas. Can’t help myself. I just love to create.
      Mary 🙂

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    21. This is hard.. but if I HAD to pick.. I lean toward Vintage.

      OH & I like the gold flower in the middle!

      Thanks for the chance at candy.

      GeryB

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    22. I love the CAS look, but appreciate anyone who can make a beautiful vintage card. Thank you for your sharing your talents with us.

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    23. I’m an either/or girl. I like and use both designs…depending on my mood. Always have no less than two layers though.

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    24. Well, Mary…
      I guess you could say I stay on a Card Designing Teeter-Totter! I never know where I’m going to end up. Sometimes I start out for clean and simple, and six layers later, I’m tying the bow on!

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    25. I seem to migrate to CAS. My sister is a vintage nut and has taught me a few tricks, but clean and simple is my fav. Mary, keep inspiring us. You do great work. 🙂

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    26. I would have to say vintage is more my style. I don’t like “naked” paper and must always add some sponging or texture and then one thing leads to another layer and so on.

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    27. Definitely vintage! Love the distress look, a wee bit shabby with sponging. I can do C&S as well, but I’m typically not satisfied, feeling like I should add more.

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    28. I would have to say I am a CAS gal. I want the focus to be more on the project than on the embellishments.

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    29. I would have to say I am loving the vintage looks now! It is a different style than what I have done in the past but it is just BEAUTIFUL!!!

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    30. I love clean and simple, so much easier and faster to put a card together that way! I admire vinatge cardmakers though!

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    31. Wow! This blog candy looks so sweet, I’d love to win it! I love to use clean and simple on my cards! Thanks for all your generous inspiration and blog candy opportunities!

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    32. I prefer clean and simple on the cards I make 🙂
      Thanks for all your shared inspiration and for the chance for the blog candy! It’s so sweet, and I would love to win it 🙂

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    33. Mary everything you do is so inspiring and I so love your 1 minute WOW videos. TFS.
      I love the Vintage for “my” style, but I adore the CAS that I see from the DT. I try so hard to “STOP” adding stuff, but it is so very hard for me. So guess I will be a Vintage girl at heart. Thanks so much for a chance at some yummy blog candy.

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    34. When I want to create a really special card I use vintage. If I Make a stack as a gift I’ll just use clean and simple.

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    35. I’m definitely a fan of clean and simple. That is why I adore your blog. Every card seems to jump off the page with simple beauty!!

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    36. I am more of a clean and simple kind of stamper, but I love the way vintage looks. Thank you so much for the chance to win some great Stampin’ Up products. I love your blog!! I get a lot of inspiration from your designs. Thanks so much!

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    37. I love the Clean and Simple look but I can never get it right (unless I follow a pattern) so, most of my cards are lots of layers, lol!

      🙂

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    38. Clean and simple is my style, but I SO appreciate the vintage look that others do so well. 🙂

      Have a wonderful weekend!

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    39. i’m somewhere in between – mostly do pretty cas but do use lace on them. love really vintage cards other people do but i’m never quite satisfied with what i make. love the blog candy.

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    40. I think it all depends on what mood you are in at the time. Also, if I need something quick, it would seem that clean and simple would do the trick. I LOVE vintage though.

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    41. Clean and simple because I feel the cards are more versatile and appeal to the masses more……not that I am sending cards to the masses, but clean and simple works for me!

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    42. I want it all! When I’m in a hurry, it’s CAS all the way. When I have the time, or it’s for someone special I’ll spend the time for vintage – but without too much frou frou.

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    43. I’m more of a CAS person but I love the vintage cards…I just don’t have the patience or time to make them!

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    44. I prefer clean and simple…but LOVE the vintage look!!
      Just don’t have the ‘knack’ for having them turn out as I’d like 🙂

      As the saying goes, “Less is More”..that’s just me.

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    45. I love the clean and simple look and I like it even better if it’s fast too. Thanks for a chance to win.

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    46. I like both, but since the Spring Vintage DSP came out,with the cute accessories, I vote for Vintage

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    47. Hi Mary,
      I prefer clean and simple as my go to style but would like to dabble in a little vintage too.

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    48. I like clean and simple – – but that extends to some of the clean and simple vintage looks. Your style is wonderful – – very elegant, even in the clean and simple. I wish they hadn’t discontinued the Whimsical Word stamps. They were wonderful. I’d love a set.

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    49. I love clean and simple cards. They are easy and yet elegant in their own way. Thanks for all you do for us!!

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    50. I have to say that Vintage is great for some projects and clean and simple is suitable for others.
      My preference as the designer is vintage as I can incorporate many of my items on hand.
      Thanks for your inspirations. I look forward to checking your blog everyday.

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    51. I love clean and simple – vintage is ok for some things. I love everything you do Mary – I haven’t seen a bad card yet!

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    52. I like cards that others have done in the vintage style, but I just don’t seem to have them in my head. I really, really like the look of clean-and-simple, and almost always create in that style. Thanks for asking!

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    53. I really love the look of the vintage but usually end up with clean & simple, especially if doing multiple cards!
      Thank you for a chance to win! Love your ideas, thank you for sharing!
      Ilene B.

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    54. I love Clean and Simple over all others. Sometimes I find that those who do Vintage cards, it’s like, let’s see how much junk we can load on a card. Also the vintage cards look as though you used all your leftover scraps on them, especially when they are “distressed” or “curled after tearing”. I have only seen very few Vintage cards that were beautiful and almost categorized as Clean and Simple!

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    55. CAS and thanks again for all you do! I am so enjoying learning from you and sharing at my workshops your techniques and your blog! Your truly amazing!

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    56. Clean and simple. That’s what has me addicted to your blog. Love everything you do Mary!Thanks for the inspiration.

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    57. I love bright colors and lots of bling!! Not exactly Vintage or simple! I have a hard time knowing when to just stop because I an always add “just one more thing”!!

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    58. Clean and Simple is more my style, even though I’ve seen many gorgeous vintage cards. Thanks for the chance at some awesome blog candy! (Love your polka dot banner)

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    59. Less is more for me. I love the clean and simple look. I don’t know how you do it, but your clean and simple projects always WOW!

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    60. I love both styles, but somehow, I just can not get my vintage style cards to look decent. So most of my cards are clean and simple. Oh,how I wish I could master the technique of vintage!

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    61. Whilst not eligible for your blog candy Mary, I thought I would still add my comment. CAS all the way for me. On the odd occasion, I will venture out and try something different, but I always go back to the clean and simple look.

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    62. Since I’m not as talented as I wish I was, I tend to make more CAS, but I prefer the beautiful vintage cards that I see uber-talented people make.

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    63. I love the vintage look ,I love the embellishments and techniques used to distress.I think it adds interest to the project 🙂 Thanks for the chance to win this great blog candy!

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    64. Clean and Simple but with ribbon (of course)…and stripes, lots of stripes! Well maybe a few polka dots as well.

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    65. Most of the time I do clean and simple just because they are of course easier, but sometimes I just really want the person to know how special they are too me and then I do vintage. And my daugther in college always wants a vintage type card.

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    66. Do I HAVE to choose? It depends on what I am doing. But I DO love all your beautiful cards. And I have learned so much from you!

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    67. I find myself creating more clean and simple cards than anything else. If I’m attempting to copy a card I’ve seen, then I’ll try to add layers.
      Have a great day!

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    68. clean and simple but love vintage when someone else makes the card.
      I look forward to your post everyday.
      ymme

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    69. love the clean and simple but like vintage when someone else makes them.
      look forward to your posts everyday.

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    70. Wow – seems like CAS is the overwhelming favorite here and you can add me to the chorus as well. 🙂 Hope you have a great weekend, Mary!

      No need to enter me in the blog candy….

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    71. Ooops, experiencing some technical difficulties so I posted a second time not realizing that the first post went through. 🙂

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    72. Wow! It looks like it’s going to be a toss-up! I love both styles but tend to lean more toward the Clean & Simple variety.

      P.S. I love your cards! They’re just beautiful!

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    73. Wow, it looks like it’s going to be a toss up! I love both but tend to sway more toward Clean and Simple.

      P.s. Mary, I love your cards, vintage and clean and simple!

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    74. Clean and Simple is my preference. But I do like to look at the vintage cards too. I try doing vintage but I have yet to get that look. Rather, it looks messy. So I always end up with the Clean and Simple ones. Perhaps there’s a way to get that vintage look. A tutorial of such would be greatly received.

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    75. Clean & simple is my very fav but I do some of the vintage. All depends on who its for. Love your blog, especially all the CAS cards you do. You are inspiring!

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    76. I prefer the Vintage ( layers) cards, but have to say that your blog is one of the best for Clean and Simple cards too. I have enjoyed looking at all your AWESOME Creations…but best of all I have really enjoyed the fact that when I ask you a question, you are prompt,curteous,and caring !
      Thanks so much Mary for all you do !

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    77. I love Clean and Simple but the Vintage look grows on me each time I see another card done in that style.

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    78. Both! haha–I’d say vintage 🙂
      Thnaks for hte chance to win! I need to place an order, going to browse this weekend!:)

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    79. It depends on my mood…because I do like some lines that are clean. And then I like the shabby/vintage look too!

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    80. Love both. I might try to be clean and simple but I can’t leave well enough alone and then I have some layers and then keep adding until I have a mess (sometimes)! Oh well, a girl can always wish, huh? Thanks for a chance win some great blog candy!

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    81. Clean & simple!!! I am a recent visitor to your blog and I was immediately attracted to your clean & simple designs. The colors you use are perfect! I cannot stand clutter, and some vintage designs have too much stuff on them!

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    82. My designs are mostly clean and simple but when the mood stikes me I love vintage too…but the majority of the time its clean and simple
      Linda Drozd

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    83. I am more attracted to clean and simple but do admire vintage when I see it. Thanks for your daily inspiration!

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    84. As all my stamping friends know, clean and simple all the way! I don’t like “dirty” LOL! Thanks for the chance to win!

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    85. I prefer Clean and Simple. I like it to look crisp and sharp. I love your 1 minute to Wow videos. Thanks for sharing your super ideas.

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    86. While I often admire the work of others who work in the vintage style, my personal style is clean and simple all the way! That’s why I come here!

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    87. VINTAGE – all the way! It suits my co-workers so I am always looking for girly ideas. Plus, it reminds me of my dear grandmother who made my clothes when I was a little girl. Elizabeth-Senoia, GA

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    88. Clean and Simple unless I have an abundance of time and then I love to layer and work in vintage mode.

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    89. Definitely vintage! I love to layer! Thanks for a chance to win the blog candy! Love all of your tips and great ideas! Thanks!

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    90. I had always been a “clean and simple” girl, but lately I find myself drawn to all those vintage projects out there. Maybe I’m changing!

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    91. Mary, I love both vintage and clean and simple. Depends on who and what stamps I am using. I want to say I love your WOW videos!

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    92. Love Cleand and Simple as most of my cards go out in the mail. Bulky vintage cards don’t mail well! Love the polka dot paper!

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    93. How about a combo of both? I like layers and love to add dimensions to cards, but I don’t go the lace/sewing/frilly flowers route. I’ve gotten so much inspiration from you – thanks for all of the tips!

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    94. I think I’m somewhere in between CAS and Vintage. I love layers way too muchto be a true CAS gal, but I’m trying! Lol! Thanks for sharing your awesome ideas, Mary! Love visiting your blog! 🙂

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    95. OOH lots of goodies. I like Clean and Simple but have been getting excited about Vintage as I watch Joanna Munster show us her samples. You must be very proud of her.

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    96. I’m definitely a Clean and Simple kind of gal! Vintage seems to take too much thought for me to create a card.

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    97. That’s a hard one! I love both. Vintage is the hardest for me to accomplish, so I guess I’ll say Clean and Simple! Thanks

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    98. Clean and simple– and may I say you do the best clean and simple cards–always so frsh and clean looking!! TFS

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    99. Love your blog and all the inspiration it gives me. Anyone who knows me will tell you I like the clean and simple method. BUT, a little whimsy is almost always thrown in for good measure. Why? Because I make mostly children’s cards.

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    100. I use both styles, depending on the occasion. It just seems that lots of layers, lace and flowers fits the bill sometimes, but at other times, I use CAS. Thanks for the chance to win blog candy. Love your blog and the inspiration you give me.

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    101. I love vintage, but when I do vintage I tend to add too much and pretty soon it’s just too yucky – so I need to practice more.

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    102. For the most part I am a clean and simple girl but love the look of Vintage as well. Tend to lean more towards clean and simple.

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    103. I almost always do vintage but like dabbling in clean and simple sometimes for a different look. Hugs,Becky

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    104. Being from Texas – I am a boots & jeans like of person – so clean & simple is my thinking – nothing against the vintage but it is just not me.

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    105. I have to say vintage for me. I think i’m an old soul. lol. I just love the romantic look of vintage and I think it really shows somone how much you care about them when you spend so much time and create something that takes their breath away. Thanks for your post.

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    106. I don’t mind receiving either type of card and will be thrilled, but when it comes to me making the card I like to keep it clean and simple. Thanks for a chance to win some candy.

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    107. Love-love-love your style, prefer clean and simple but sometimes vintage is the way to go. Check out your post daily.

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    108. The nice thing about paper crafting is that you can do whatever you want and change your style whenever you want…lately I’ve been in the vintage mood : )

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    109. Mary, I LOVE checking in with your blog daily!!! I couldn’t possibly pick between vintage or clean and simple. It always depends on my “mood”. 🙂
      I love it all!!
      Looking forward to Mon.
      Joette

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    110. Mary,
      I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Vintage! I live in a beautiful town where they filmed the movie “The Christmas Card” and it is very Victorian so to distress and make things look old is my thing. I also LOVE polka dots so it works for me.

      Thanks!
      Kathy :0)

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    111. I’m a vintage gal, but not all vintage works for me. Is there a CAS Vintage option? I like the term “shabby chic” more than “vintage”.

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    112. I like the vintage, but it always looks too busy for my liking. So – by process of elimination – clean and simple for sure!

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    113. I LOVE the look of vintage, and would much prefer it…. but when I sit down to make cards, they always end up clean and simple! hahaha I guess that’s due to lack of gorgeous supplies! Time to shop!

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    114. Variety is the spice of life! I like both the clean and simple, usually with bold colors, and the vintage with pastels or rich earth tones. Please enter me for the drawing!

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    115. I like both! But how’s this.. a “clean and simple vintage” Vintage doesn’t have to be “busy”.

      Donna

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    116. Hi Mary,

      I like the clean and simple look. Especially the ones you do! I visit your sight daily. Love, love your work!

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    117. I see I am way outnumbered but I love vintage. I’m working on a heritage scarpbook with some photos as aold as the 1800s and that has been my vintage inspiration. Love Mary’s clean and simple style, though!

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    118. I sort of like both. I really like clean and simple, but I also like pretty adornments, just not to the point that it gets too cluttered and you don’t know where to look first. 🙂

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    119. I am more of a clean and simple kind of girl, but I do love layers. I love your blog, a friend of mine told me about you last month and I have been ‘stalking’ you ever since. I would love to win your blog candy!

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    120. Clean and Simple all the way!! With a hint of vintage here and there. Love the polka dot blog banner!

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    121. I am new to card making and so excited about it.
      I just found out last week what CAS meant.

      Clean and Simple is more appealing to me but also found out (while trying it myself) that clean and simple does not mean quick and easy.
      You make them look easy. Thanks.

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    122. I’m a clean and simple gal and just love checking out your blog to see what stylish things you have brought to the table each day. You do it right!

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    123. If clean cards were on my right side and vintage cards on my left, I would probably be pointing straight up. It really depends on the card stamp set I’m using, occasion and whom I’m making the card for!

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    124. I’m a clean and simple gal but love to look at vintage, I just can’t do it 🙂 Thanks for offering this blog candy, so much fun !!

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    125. Vintage cards are absolutely stunning and I would prefer to make these delicate cards. But, the truth is, I do not have the materials on hand to make them or the talent, so I stick with clean and simple cards. My friends and relatives are thrilled to receive any card I make :).

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    126. I’m a Clean & Simple kinda of paper crafter, but sometimes I try Vintage. 🙂 Love the blog candy! Thanks for the chance to win!!!

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    127. Good Vintage takes skill, so that lets me out. Clean and Simple is basic, and easy to do well in a short period of time. I like the look of both styles, though.

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    128. Clean and simple for me! Although I like the look of vintage for some occasions, I prefer the crisp clean lines and bright colors.
      Your designs are the tops in my book, Mary! Thanks for sharing your talents with all of us!

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    129. Love vintage, but it’s clean and simple for me.
      Absolutely love your video tutorials. Thanks so much for not only sharing, but for the inspiration as well.

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    130. Though I would love to do vintage…I typically do clean & simple. I want to be able to mail my cards in regular envelopes & not pay extra postage. I’m old school & like to send cards in the mail. So…Clean & Simple it is.

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    131. My style is clean and simple but I love other people’s vintage creations. And I LOVE your blog and Minute to WOW videos. Thanks for the all the tips and inspiration.

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    132. Clean and Simple is my style…and it goes with my 2011 goal of ‘SIMPLIFY.’ This style also reminds me of the Bible verse God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty.
      -1 Corinthians 1:27
      In the same way, a clean and simple card can stand alone and shine in a crowd of busy cards. <3

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    133. CAS girl here. I wish I could make a vintage card, but it’s not in the genes LOL! Thanks for a chance to win 🙂

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    134. Love, love, love ViNtAgE! I collect antiques & have a primitive, rustic decor so Vintage is definitely my style when paper crafting. I love the look of distressing & warm rich deep tones.

      I am a SU demo who loves your site, so I probably won’t qualify for your contest, but wanted to put a shout in for ViNtAgE style & also was curious where you found the stamped sentiment on your tag “love life, live life”. 🙂

      Stampin’ Smiles from Ear to Ear,
      Ann 🙂

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    135. Even though I love vintage, I prefer clean and simple. I can never get the vintage to look right when trying to create a card.

      Thanks for the candy
      Lisa

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    136. Tough choice! I love both, but I’m leaning more toward CAS these days. Sometimes I’m just in the mood for vintage, though.

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    137. Wowo wonderful blog candy, thanks for this opportunity to win and for all of your wonderful ideas, Love the WOW videos.
      Eileen

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    138. Hi Mary,

      I just recently found your website and now I can’t stay away! I love your clean and simple designs… I love your vintage designs! Your color and layout combinations make every card perfect. Thank you for the ideas and tips.

      Ann in Minnesota

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    139. Vintage, Vintage, Vintage the more layers, flowers, ribbon, butterflys the better. Ohhh and don’t forget the distressing, just adds to the beauty.

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    140. Clean and Simple for me! It’s bright and new (and made just for you!) I think Vintage is like antiques – you love them or you don’t. I only love them when there is sentimental value to them.

      Love your site Mary! I was turned on to it about a month ago and I visit daily now. Thanks!!

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    141. I’ll go with vintage, love your blog and check it every day. Thanks for the minute to wow segments!

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    142. Although I love the look of vintage, most of my work is clean and simple. I love to use layers with a simple focal point. Would also love to win this blog candy!!!!

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    143. I like clean and simple! The vintage look is great for those with that talent, but over all simple is best.

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    144. Clean and Simple for me. I think Vintage can be pretty, but it’s like antiques – you love them or don’t. I only love them when there is sentimental value to them. New and bright – and made just for you – is my style!!

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    145. I love Clean and Simple. I have been forcing myself to learn how to do cards with Vintage Charm, but since I mail many of my cards, do not wish to overload on the embellishments-the added bulk does not mail easily and delivery is always delayed because it can’t do thru the post office machine process.

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    146. Hi Mary,

      I’m definitely a clean and simple kinda girl!!! Thanks so much for the chance to win!

      Julie Learned

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    147. I like both styles but if I had to pick one it would be vintage as I love ribbons, glitter and other embellishments!!!

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    148. I prefer clean and simple.
      Love your work and your ideas! Can see the passion coming thru your work and your blog! Always stop by everyday! Keep it up! 🙂

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    149. Clean & Simple for me too! Just not into all the “fussy” stuff, although there are some that I find very pretty, just not “me”. Love your blog, and your mix of styles!

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    150. I love clean and simple. It’s funny, because I used to really love the vintage style! My tastes certainly do change over the years.

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    151. Clean and Simple. It’s like the difference between a short story and a novel. With CAS, every element has to matter, because you can’t have too much. I love your CAS style, and get many good ideas from you. Less is more, in my book. Joyce

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    152. Clean and simple all the way!! BUT, every time I see something vintage you have made, I fall in love with vintage. However, I know I am better at clean and simple. Love your blog!!! Thanks for posting!

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    153. My style is somewhere in between vintage and clean & simple. I use quite a few layers and love dimension but can’t quite master the ‘shabby chic’ look that is necessary for vintage; I’m not so good at ‘grunge’, either. I’d love to win your blog candy, though; thanks for the chance.

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    154. Clean and simple is my style. It’s like the difference between a short story and a novel. Every element must count for something, because you are so limited. Thanks for asking. I get alot of CAS ideas from you.

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    155. I prefer clean and simple. I do like some embellishments, but I don’t do the vintage look well, although I know people who do.

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    156. I lean more towards clean and simple, but love the look and feel of the warm vintage styles. Thank you for sharing so much with us, your blog is packed full of inspiration!

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    157. Clean and Simple for me but when making something special for my daughter I usually go more vintage.

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    158. Oh Mary, clean and simple is my game but love to look at other’s vintage work….would love to win blog candy. Thanks for the opportunity to win. You are the best.

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    159. My style is clean but not necessarily simple. For some reason my taste does not allow for cluttered cards. I love the vintage with lace and/or buttons but still keep it fairly uncluttered. Thanks for the chance for some blog candy Mary. I love your website.

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    160. Vintage is my favorite… but sure would love to retrain myself to do simple which is faster-your blog is the inspiration to do that. Thanks for the chance to win.

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    161. I love a vintage look, but sometimes its hard to create without making it look overdone. So I prefer a CAS Fusion style… CAS with a vintage touch.
      Thanks for your inspiration!

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    162. I like the look of vintage on other people’s cards but can’t say I have ever attempted it myself. I am more of a clean and simple kind of girl 🙂 thanks for the chance to win!
      Hugs,
      Elizabeth

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    163. Clean and Simple for me! And you, Mary, are the one who has inspired me to do just that with my cards! Thanks!

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    164. My heart melts with vintage. I wish I could do clean and simple, less time and an equally cool look.

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    165. Clean and Simple for sure – I don’t have time for all that other stuff :). I like the boldness and “clean” lines of your cards…..please keep ’em coming!

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    166. I love the look of Vintage, but I’m new to card making and I am not familiar with all the techniques yet. So I mainly creat CAS cards.

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    167. Love, love, love vintage cards the best. Although sometimes the clean and simple cards as just perfect for the occasion.

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    168. oh its so hard to choose but ill say clean and simple only because it comes easier to me. thanks for all!

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    169. I prefer clean and simple. I like layers, but not a bunch of lace and distressing, and spritzing. THanks for the chance to win!

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    170. Clean and simple for sure. I send most of my cards to family spread out all over the country so CAS cards help keep postage costs down and ensure they arrive safe and soound. I do sometimes attempt the vintage cards for those I give to friends here in town or when I tuck a card into a gift I’m shipping to family.

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    171. Though I admire the skill in making clean & simple cards, I get an ADRENALINE SURGE from viewing multi-layered, distressed, and lacy VINTAGE cards, with old-fashioned graphics!!

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    172. After several years of card making and thinking I HAD to have every single stamp, paper, ink, punch, ribbon – the list goes on and on – I finally discovered that my style is clean and simple! Makes me say WOW every time! I love your site and visit every day. Thanks for the chance to win some candy.

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    173. We were just talking about this at a SU class i took. I will not distress or wrinkle anything! I’m not good with Vintage. I join & hostess lots of clean & simple swaps, even C&S for the holidays 🙂 I hadn’t heard of it before i saw them on SCS & fell in love with the look. Hugs, cheryl

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    174. I like both, but CAS is more in my gallery — I always seem to be in such a hurry to get it done! I do like the look of vintage though. So glad I found your blog! You have some fabulous creations!!

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    175. I prefer Clean & Simple!! Love waking up to your email post each morning and getting inspiration for the day about cardmaking.

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    176. Definitely vintage, but I try not to get stuck on any one style. Some cards I can look at and identify the crafter before I see their name. That’s not all bad! I like variety though, it’s the spice of life. Happy crafting!

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    177. I prefer CAS, but when I do cards, I think about who it is going to and try and fit their personality. I have many vintage friends so often go that route. Thanks for the chance for some candy!!

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    178. I love the look of vintage, but most of my cards are clean and simple. I don’t even know where to start when I try to do a vintage card!

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    179. I like the clean and simple most of the time, but occassionally i like to take the time to think of vintage patterns. I love what you do on your blog.

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    180. Lovely blog candy!! I have to say, I like both. But more often than not lately, I’ve been going for the clean and simple a lot more often!

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    181. Clean and simple is for me. It just pops out at you.
      Thanks for all the beautiful inspirations with your
      art.

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    182. I prefer clean and simple most of the time. I bought some lace ribbon and fancy brads but have not tried vintage yet.

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    183. If I had to choose I say clean & simple. i like the look of vintage if done well. My problem is I don’t do vintage well! Thanks for the chance to win.

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    184. I love the elegance of the clean and simple look, but I must admit that I have seen some very nice vintage samples lately.

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    185. Vintage! Love antiques. Somedays I feel like one!! LOL Love your stuff! Such beautiful cards. Thank you for inspiring me. (I love the vintage but also love your clean and simple line cards. They are so elegant.)

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    186. I love looking at vintage type cards, but I prefer to make clean and simple. And, I love anything by you!!! LOL

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    187. sorry, I didn’t give my name, here I go again. I love the plain and simple and I SIMPLY love the red and yellow combo and am heading to my stamp room to make a card with this color combo

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    188. DEFINITELY clean and simple. At my age…my brain has enough vintage 😉 I have never really been a fan of vintage. It appears cluttered/messy to me. My brain LOVES clean, simple lines 🙂

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    189. Mary, thank you for sharing your creavity with us and for also offering this great blog candy. I like both vintage and CAS, but I have to choose CAS as my preference.

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    190. OMG, HOW DID I ALMOST MISS THIS CANDY !!!

      OK, I LOVE YOUR CLEAN AND SIMPLE, CAUSE YOU MAKE IT LOOK SOOO ELAGENT ! no matter how simple you try, and most of the time i can case it, with what i’v got!
      you just inspire me,

      hug’s frenchie
      have a nice weekend……

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    191. Vintage all the way! CAS is too simple for me and I usually don’t think a card is done or needs more when I ‘m doing one. Bring on the layers & lace!

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    192. I really love your blog – have learned so much from it. I love the vintage look but mine never turn out good – so clean and simple for me with lots of layers. I love the 3-D look. I like making flowers with punches. Thanks for a chance to win the blog candy. (never lucky)
      Norma

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    193. Clean and simple! That’s why I love your blog!
      God bless,
      tionyalynn at yahoo dot com
      (sorry if two posts—didn’t seem like my first one went through!)

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    194. Like many others, I love the look of vintage but cannot seem to accomplish the right look with my own pieces. CAS all the way for me!

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    195. I love clean and simple……….that is why I love your blog!! Your work is fabulous!!
      God bless,
      tionyalynn at yahoo dot com

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    196. Clean and simple! Thanks for all of the great tutorials you share with us…I love learning
      new ways to do things.
      Cindy

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    197. Love your blog. Love your blog! I am always learning something new from you.
      PS. I have a US address if I happen to win.

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    198. Definitely love vintage. Have to virtually tie my hands to stop adding to a simple card. Thanks for sharing on your wonderful blog.

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    199. Clean and simple is my style, but I like to change it up with new ideas too. Thanks for your great blog and ideas!

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    200. It depends on my mood or who/what the card is for. I guess personally I lean toward the vintage/distressed look, but the CAS are great for bright cheery occasions and quick cards!

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    201. Clean and Simple. Just Love your Blog. I learn so much from it. Your cards always blow me away.P.S. I have a US address to send the blog candy to if I happen to win.

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    202. I like the vintage look when someone else does it. My style is clean and simple (aka as quick and easy). Thanks for all the great ideas you share.

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    203. A little of both–one reason I love your blog so much is that you have such a wonderful look: bright and cheerful but not too simple–layers and FABULOUS color combo’s. I get so much inspiration from you Mary! p.s. have been missing your signature 3 brads lately…:)

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    204. Up until now I have been a clean and simple girl but I’ve seen some very beautiful vintage cards that aren’t over the top.

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    205. I would have to go with CAS for me, but I love the vintage look just can’t get everything to look right

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    206. CAS, and oh how I covet the basic gray ribbon! Pick me, random number generator, pick me!

      Love your blog, Mary!

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    207. I’m a clean and simple girl who just tried vintage! I have to say that for now, I’m really into vintage.

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    208. I mostly prefer a clean and simple card. I have seen (and created) some cards that are clean and simple using some “vintage” looking stamps.

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    209. Wow! So many comments. You have quite a following.

      The blog candy items are really cute – clean and simple.

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    210. hi Mary, I’m a clean and simple girl (I’m talking about stamping, not my hectic life!!) and lots of my inspiration comes from you. Thanks so much for your cool posts everyday.

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    211. Vintage is my most definite preference. For me — clean and simmple often looks like it is not finished.

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    212. Love the Vintage look! CAS is ok when in a hurry, but if I have the time it is the Vintage. Thanks for the chance to win some SU goodies!

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    213. Hi Mary! I prefer to make CAS, but vintage is fun to look at…just not easy for me to make 🙂 I love the blog candy, especially that stamp set. Thanks for offering it!

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    214. I am a clean and simple kind of girl, but I am trying the vintage, especially with the new stamp sets…haven’t mastered it yet, takes some practice and time. TFS, Mary. Your cards are beautiful and so inspiring.

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    215. I’ve always thought that clean and simple was the way to go; however, this season’s catalog has inspired me to explore vintage.

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    216. My preferred method is clean and simple. However, there are some people I send cards to that I know would like the vintage better. When I make a card for them I use the vintage method. Thanks for sharing all your wonderful cards.

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    217. Clean and Simple is this girls calling. I’ll be connecting with vintage when everyone else has moved on to something else (that’s just the way I roll). PS-Did you get your new kitty yet?

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    218. Vintage is my favorite because it is so romantic. They remind me of Paris. But if I need a card fast I always make it clean and simple!

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    219. CAS is not just my card style but my chosen way of life. ‘Tis a gift to be simple’. Thanks for all the great ideas you share.

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    220. I would still say Clean and Simple but I am finding as I age I am warming up to Vintage. : ) Thank you for the blog candy opportunity!

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    221. CAS works best for me, however, I would love to make vintage cards. I’ve given it a go a few times, but mine never turn out suitable for me. I need a vintage teacher, I guess.

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    222. I recently found your site – oh what you have taught me! Love the clean and simple – since simple is about all I can do yet….your cards are so creative!

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    223. Do I really have to choose? Sometimes I like Clean and Simple but if vintage isn’t overdone, I love it! SO I guess CAS.

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    224. Good morning, Mary: I love the vintage look although I’m not to good at it. You have to be careful not to overdo it. The CAS look is well…..clean and simple and easy to achive.
      Thank you for the chance to win. That blog candy looks delicious!
      Maria.

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    225. Clean & simple MOST of the time, but I have been know to step out of my box now and again! Thanks for the chance to win!

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    226. I prefer clean and simple also, but do appreciate it when others take the time to do the vintage look. I guess I just don’t have the patience! 🙂

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    227. I love to look at others creations of vintage, but for me, I tend to stick with clean and simple. Thanks for the blog candy offer!

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    228. Such a tough choice…well I like clean and simple vintage, not too many gee gaas, knick knacks and fru frus. I like like simple elegance. I like clean and simple but not when it is stark.

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    229. I love vintage. For me it is the process of making the card. The more layers, distressing, etc. the better. Once in a while I will make a clean and simple card but it always seems like it is missing something.

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    230. CAS for sure – my vintage looks like a mess!! Wish I was better at it! Thanks for the chance to win!

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    231. Love claen and simple. Most vintage has too must going on for my taste. Always check them out for ideas.

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    232. CAS! I try to do more involved cards, but they never seem to turn out right! Love your blog Mary! I follow everyday from PA! 🙂

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    233. I’m the opposite of jeannette above, I used to prefer vintage, and find myself gravitating toward clean and simple now, especially with the great ideas from Mary Fish!

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    234. It use to be clean and simple, but the vintage look is growing on me and I am finding that I am doing more of the vintage look on my cards now.

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    235. It’s clean and simple for me. Sometimes vintage has a little too much going on for my taste. Thanks for the chance to win some great candy.

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    236. I love the look of vintage but do not have the confidence to make it happen…mine just look messy. So I guess I’m really in the clean and simple group, too! I’m better at that!

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    237. Clean and simple for me. I just love the crisp look of an uncluttered card. BUT the vintage for a romantic card is great!

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    238. My Style is less is more, I love to create cards with Simple and clean lines. I believe in having crisp artworks.
      Zaheer

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    239. Saw this before I left for work this morning 5:15 AM. I
      perfer clean and simple, but love the layers and sketches with clean and simple.

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