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“Ode to Laurel”
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Description from Crazy Beader: Yesterday I bought a greeting card featuring artwork by Laurel Burch. Her vivid colors have always attracted me and this is a quick (and amateur) impression of how she used color.
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Love the Ezel findings, too,…” read » 
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“Great title - - this definitely looks like a pastel searsucker fabric ! And would…” read »
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On Aug 21, 2012 at 1:25 pm #
foxhill designs vt says:What a fantastic tribute! I have always loved Laurel Burch’s artwork. You have captured the spirit of her work perfectly! The cat charm has always reminded me of her cats, too.
On Aug 21, 2012 at 1:26 pm #
foxhill designs vt says:By the way, I really liked this pick before I read your caption. The colors are so bright and intense. Caught my eye right away
On Aug 21, 2012 at 1:54 pm #
Lady425 aka Beth says:What a beautiful pick – I am always partial to bright beautiful colors – tremendous job!
On Aug 21, 2012 at 2:49 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:lovey
On Aug 21, 2012 at 7:05 pm #
Luna Chick aka Coral says:It must be a beautiful card! Love the bright colors in this.
On Aug 21, 2012 at 9:26 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:I knew you meant Laurel Burch before I read your description. You captured her style perfectly!
On Aug 21, 2012 at 11:01 pm #
MaryLou says:Funny how ideas fly.. I had the same idea! Nicely done! I particularly like how she does cats!
On Aug 22, 2012 at 8:26 am #
Crazy Beader says:Thanks for all your comments – - glad to hear that so many of you are fans of Lauerl Burch’s style, too.
On Aug 22, 2012 at 8:36 am #
puppychick labratbecky says:I have a Laurel Burch dogs purse. It’s my favorite!
On Aug 22, 2012 at 9:50 am #
sunny chick says:What a delightful tribute to Laurel Burch! The vibrant colors in your pick are fabulous! I am especially partial to that Grace lampwork pillow. Divine! Woo Hoo for you on this winning pick!