tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50901980110915749532024-02-18T22:42:53.485-08:00The Craft's MeowLisa Hjulberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03257580340478892211noreply@blogger.comBlogger827125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090198011091574953.post-33414173605449786202018-09-05T07:00:00.000-07:002018-09-05T07:56:55.438-07:00Taylored Expressions 10th Birthday Mega Party Designer Reunion Blog Hop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Wow! Look who's celebrating TEN fabulous years in business! Yep, it's <span style="background-color: white; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/" target="_blank">Taylored Expressions</a>!</span> And we're having a designer reunion blog hop to mark this awesome occasion! I was lucky enough to be a member of the Taylored Expressions Sketch Challenge design team for a while, way back in the day. We said goodbye to the TE Sketch Challenge in May 2012. Time sure does fly! But I still pull out those sketches when I need inspiration for a card... they are some of the best!<br />
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TE became one of my favorite stores from the very start when it was all about Cuppie! I had many of those cute sets! And I still have a box full of TE ribbon, and Tiny Twinkles, and all sorts of other delights that I still enjoy after all these years. Taylor has an eye for cute! And now I'm in love with their liquid watercolors!<br />
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This month's mini release is all about birthday celebrations, and you will LOVE it! The new products were released last night and you can find them by clicking <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/new.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br />
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Speaking of which, there are more than 40 designers participating in this celebration, all superstars in the industry!!! You'll find the complete list of participants and all of the links on the <a href="https://tayloredexpressions.com/blog/" target="_blank">Taylored Expressions Blog</a>. You'll want to start there and go all the way through to see all of the many delights.<br />
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My card features the cute stamps and dies set called <b><a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/dreamer-stamp-die-combo.html" target="_blank">Dreamer</a></b>, featuring a darling little unicorn and pegasus.<br />
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I'm absolutely in love with making shakers, so I took the opportunity to play with some of <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/supplies/embellishments/sequins/te-sequins-hello-happiness.html" target="_blank">Taylored Expression's Hello Happiness</a> sequins, and enhanced them by die cutting some <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/little-bits-birthday-confetti.html" target="_blank">Little Bits Birthday Confetti</a>. I love that TE offers several different options in these <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=confetti+dies" target="_blank">confetti dies</a>. So cute, and so much fun to use for shakers!<br />
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I also used the Taylored Expressions <b><a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/bubbly-stencil.html" target="_blank">Bubbly Stencil</a></b> to create a whimsical background for these cuties. I pounced on first some <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/matched/ink/te-premium-ink-cupcake-full-pad.html" target="_blank">Cupcake</a> ink and then some <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/matched/ink/te-premium-ink-cookie-monster-full-pad.html" target="_blank">Cookie Monster</a> ink. The greeting was stamped with <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/matched/ink/te-premium-ink-sprinkles-full-pad.html" target="_blank">Sprinkles</a> ink. That's <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/matched/cardstock/te-premium-cardstock-strawberry-milkshake.html" target="_blank">Strawberry Milkshake</a> cardstock you see there. I just LOVE TE's coordinating color selection! The critters were colored with Copics BG000, 02, 05, R81, 85, V000, 01. Super simple.<br />
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I was having so much fun, I decided to make a second shaker card!<br />
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This time I used <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/te-sequins-rainbow-brights.html" target="_blank">Taylored Expression's Rainbow Brights</a> sequins enhanced with <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/little-bits-celebration-confetti.html" target="_blank">Little Bits Celebration Confetti</a> die cuts. The cover die is the <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/curly-q-cutting-plate.html" target="_blank">Curly Q cutting plate</a>, and the shaker back features <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/te-foil-cardstock-silver.html" target="_blank">TE's silver foil cardstock</a> which reflects the light and looks even more festive! Note the Tiny Twinkle and the ribbon... throwbacks to the old TE days! Those yummy cardstock colors are <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/matched/cardstock/te-premium-cardstock-jelly-donut.html" target="_blank">Jelly Donut</a><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">May You Enjoy Many Many More to Come!</span></b></div>
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Before you go, please consider participating in the <b><span style="font-size: large;">Share Joy</span></b> campaign described below. You'll be glad you did!<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;">At the heart of Taylored Expressions is a mission to share joy through the gift of handmade cards. As part of their 10th birthday TE is continuing that mission with the launch of a special Share Joy campaign focused on providing birthday cards to those in nursing homes and assisted-living facilities across the U.S. To make as deep an impact as possible TE is inviting card makers everywhere to join the campaign. Will you join us? Find out how to participate by viewing their Share Joy page here: </span><u style="font-size: 16px;"><a data-behavior="truncate" href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/share-joy-birthday-2018" style="color: #1c5c76; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/share-joy-birthday-2018</a></u></span><br />
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/1/null"><img src="https://sites.google.com/site/thecraftsmeow/images/LisaSignature.png" /></a>Lisa Hjulberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03257580340478892211noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090198011091574953.post-86552263676800288362012-08-10T04:00:00.000-07:002012-08-10T04:00:10.786-07:00The Craft's Meow and Want2Scrap Blog Hop!!!<br />
Hello there! Long time no see here on my blog, eh? I'm coming out of hiding (just kidding) to participate in the fabulous blog hop co-hosted by my store, <b><a href="http://www.thecraftsmeow.com/" target="_blank">The Craft's Meow</a></b>, and <b><a href="http://want2scrap.com/store/" target="_blank">Want2Scrap</a>. I'm the last stop on the hop, </b>so if you haven't already done so, you'll want to jump over to <b><a href="http://want2scrapco.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Want2Scrap's blog</a></b> and start the hop there. There are prizes to be won and much delicious eye candy to see!<br />
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This is where Want2Scrap bling meets The Craft's Meow stamps!<br />
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I've made two cards for the occasion. The first features <b><a href="http://www.thecraftsmeow.com/products/stitched-flowers" target="_blank">Stitched Flowers</a></b> and <b><a href="http://www.thecraftsmeow.com/products/stitched-sentiments" target="_blank">Stitched Sentiments</a></b> by Nina B Designs for The Craft's Meow and <b><a href="http://want2scrap.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=149&products_id=1181" target="_blank">Nestabling Fancy Tags Two</a></b> in black by Want2Scrap. This bling coordinates with <b><a href="http://spellbinderspaperarts.com/products/p-75-fancy-tags-two.aspx" target="_blank">Spellbinders Fancy Tags Two</a>. </b>Want2Scrap carries lots of great <b><a href="http://want2scrap.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=149" target="_blank">Nestabling</a></b> that coordinates with Spellbinders dies. Check it out!<br />
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My next card features image and greeting from <b><a href="http://www.thecraftsmeow.com/products/summertime-with-fibi-lilly" target="_blank">Summertime With Fibi & Lilly</a> </b>by Mabelle R-O for The Craft's Meow, which is our <b><u>FREE GIFT WITH $50 PURCHASE until August 21st!</u></b> I used <b><a href="http://want2scrap.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=916" target="_blank">Brackets Fancy - White Pearl SM Pair</a> </b>by Want2Scrap.<br />
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You're the cat's meow for joining us for this mega hop! I hope you enjoyed your time with us as much as we enjoyed making cards for you to see.<br />
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I'll try to start posting again more often, but if you're ever missing me, you can find me at my <b><a href="http://thecraftsmeowshop.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">store blog</a>. </b>:)<br />
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Sadly, <b><a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Taylored Expressions Sketch Challenge</a></b> is ending with this final challenge. It's been a long, great run, with a total of 161 amazing sketches to play with. I've enjoyed playing in many of them, and will definitely keep the collection handy for future reference. You can download the sketches by clicking --> <b><a href="http://tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com/p/taylored-expressions-sketch-book.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>. </b><br />
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To celebrate the wonderfulness that is and has been the <b><a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Taylored Expressions Sketch Challenge</a></b>, there are FOUR sketches to choose from and more chances to win prizes!<br />
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I played with Sketch 159, which is fantastic for making quick and easy cards with a lot of punch! My card features one of the sentiments from <b><a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=3170&category_id=231" target="_blank">Friendship Blooms</a></b> and the coordinating dies (<b><a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=3175" target="_blank">flowers</a> </b>and <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=3176" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">leaves</a>). The patterned paper is from the <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=4502&category_id=294" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Indie Chic Saffron collection by My Mind's Eye</a>. (Please excuse the poor quality of the picture... I managed to break not one but both lightbulbs for my tent lamps, so I'm struggling to get decent pictures these days. Does anyone know where I can buy those bulbs?)</div>
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I have sincerely enjoyed being a part of the Taylored Expressions Sketch Challenge Sketch Crew. Thank you Taylor for letting me be one of your girls! :) You know I wish you nothing but the best. Hugs!</div>
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Yay, it's Friday!!! To start the weekend out right we welcome you to the <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Taylored Expressions Sketch Challenge! </b></span>You can get all the deets for the challenge at Splitcoaststampers in the <a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/taylored-expressions-f314/"><b>Taylored Expressions Forum</b></a> (this is Sketch #157) and on the <a href="http://tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><b>Taylored Expressions Blog</b></a>, which is where you'll link your cards.<br />
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What's
the prize, you might wonder? One person will be randomly selected from
all of the challenge uploads to receive a $10 gift certificate to the TE
Store! If you used predominantly TE Stamps on your project you’ll
receive an extra $10 bonus for a total $20 gift certificate to the <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/" target="_blank"><b>TE Store</b></a>!!!<br />
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Not
only that, but one featured stamper will be selected who will be
awarded "Top Chef" honors. Your design and blog will be featured on
Taylor's blog during the following week's sketch challenge!!!<br />
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Jen Shults created this fun sketch for us to play with!<br />
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My card features the butterfly image and one of the greetings from TE's<b> <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=2376&category_id=231" target="_blank">Garden Party Critters</a>.</b> <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/category.php?category_id=199&page=g" target="_blank"><b>Prima flowers</b></a> take center stage paired with patterned paper from the <b><a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=4132&category_id=294" target="_blank">Miss Caroline Howdy Doody collection by My Mind's Eye</a>. </b>I added <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/category.php?category_id=79" target="_blank"><b>twill ribbon</b></a>, a few <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/category.php?category_id=162" target="_blank"><b>buttons</b></a> and a bit of stitching around the edges, and voila!<br />
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hope you'll join us this round! The sketch challenge runs until Thursday, May 10th, so you have plenty of time! In the meantime, take a look at
what the rest of the Sketch Crew has created for your viewing pleasure
and inspiration:<br />
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<a href="http://cassietrstamping.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0066cc; font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="yiv1527357532yshortcuts" id="yiv1527357532lw_1331142532_1">Cassie
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<a href="http://jami.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0066cc; font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="yiv1527357532yshortcuts" id="yiv1527357532lw_1331142532_2">Jami Sibley</span></span></a></div>
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<li style="right: auto;"><a href="http://stampnmad.typepad.com/mad_stamper/" rel="nofollow" style="right: auto;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0066cc; font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; right: auto;"><span class="yiv1527357532yshortcuts" id="yiv1527357532lw_1331142532_6">Monika Davis</span></span></a>
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<li style="right: auto;"><a href="http://www.gingerbreadgallery.blogspot.com/">Rachel
Sztonyk</a>
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<a href="http://www.eatsleepstamp.typepad.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: purple; font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="yiv1527357532yshortcuts" id="yiv1527357532lw_1331142532_8">Tracy
Clemente</span></span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0066cc; font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="yiv1527357532yshortcuts" id="yiv1527357532lw_1331142532_9">Taylor
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<span style="font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; right: auto;"><a href="http://colleenscreativecorner.blogspot.com/">Colleen
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Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day! <br />
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TGIF!!! Are you planning a little crafting time this weekend? Yes? Then you've come to the right place! We've got lots of inspiration for you with a new <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Taylored Expressions Sketch Challenge! </b></span>You can get all the deets for the challenge at Splitcoaststampers in the <a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/taylored-expressions-f314/"><b>Taylored Expressions Forum</b></a> (this is Sketch #156) and on the <a href="http://tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><b>Taylored Expressions Blog</b></a>, which is where you'll link your cards.<br />
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What's the prize, you might wonder? One person will be randomly selected from all of the challenge uploads to receive a $10 gift certificate to the TE Store! If you used predominantly TE Stamps on your project you’ll receive an extra $10 bonus for a total $20 gift certificate to the <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/" target="_blank"><b>TE Store</b></a>!!!<br />
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Not only that, but one featured stamper will be selected who will be awarded "Top Chef" honors. Your design and blog will be featured on Taylor's blog during the following week's sketch challenge!!!<br />
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The beautiful Sankari Wegman has created this fun sketch for us to play with!<br />
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My card features image and greeting from<b> <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=3999&category_id=231" target="_blank">Love Grows Here</a>.</b> I stamped one of the trees three times in <b><a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=604&category_id=128" target="_blank">Memento Tuxedo Black ink</a></b> and colored them using my <b><a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/category.php?category_id=183" target="_blank">Copic markers</a></b>. I cut them out and mounted them with <b><a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/category.php?category_id=80" target="_blank">foam tape</a></b> on patterned paper from the <b><a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=4136&category_id=294" target="_blank">On the Bright Side One collection by My Mind's Eye</a>. </b>I created the fence with the<b> <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=3333&category_id=257" target="_blank">TE Picket Fence Border die</a>, </b>and finished things off with some green <b><a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/category.php?category_id=148" target="_blank">Candy Dots</a></b>.<br />
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I hope you'll play with us! The sketch challenge runs until Thursday, April 26th, so you have plenty of time! In the meantime, take a look at what the rest of the Sketch Crew has created for your viewing pleasure and inspiration:<br />
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<span style="color: #990000;"><a href="http://cassietrstamping.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0066cc;">Cassie Trask</span></a> </span></div>
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<a href="http://jami.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0066cc;">Jami Sibley</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://loricraig.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/" rel="nofollow" style="font-size: 12pt;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0066cc;">Lori Craig</span></a></div>
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<li style="color: black; right: auto;"><span style="color: #990000;"><a href="http://stampnmad.typepad.com/mad_stamper/" rel="nofollow" style="right: auto;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0066cc;">Monika Davis</span></a>
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<a href="http://www.eatsleepstamp.typepad.com/" rel="nofollow" style="right: auto;" target="_blank"><span style="color: purple;">Tracy Clemente</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0066cc;">Taylor VanBruggen</span></a> <---- get
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<a href="http://nettersnotables.blogspot.com/">Lynnette Kauffman</a>, Featured Top Chef</div>
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Below is the whole birthday party train....prepare yourself for some fantastic cupcakes and ice cream from these talented ladies!!<br />
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<a href="http://taylorusry.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Taylor Usry</a> </div>
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<a href="http://beate.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/" target="_blank">Beate Johns</a></div>
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<a href="http://bridgetspaperblessings.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Bridget Finlay</a></div>
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<a href="http://toyzhaven.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/" target="_blank">Holly McMillen</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.understandblue.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lydia Fiedler</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.chrissyd723.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Chrissy Dickinson</a></div>
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<a href="http://mamadinis.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Dina Kowal</a></div>
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<a href="http://thecrookedstamper.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Leslie Hanna</a></div>
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<a href="http://lisahjulberg.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lisa Hjulberg</a> <--you are here</div>
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<a href="http://paperiepetals.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kim Schofield</a></div>
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<a href="http://iembellish.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Jessica Fick</a></div>
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<a href="http://juliesopenwindow.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Julie Ranae</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.stampnmad.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Monika Davis</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.yeahshestamps.com/" target="_blank">Jessica Diedrich</a></div>
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<a href="http://goldeninkspirations.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cathy McCauley</a></div>
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<a href="http://makinkstudio.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Makiko Jones</a></div>
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<a href="http://joyfulcreationswithkim.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kim Singdahlsen</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.merrymstamper.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mary Faus</a></div>
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<a href="http://withastampandasong.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Deb Felts</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.loricraig.com/" target="_blank">Lori Craig</a></div>
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<a href="http://giovana-believe.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Giovana Smith</a></div>
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<a href="http://paperperfectdesigns.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kim O'Connell</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.papertherapy-wendy.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Wendy Jordan</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.paperandsuch.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Julie Smith</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.wannastamp.com/" target="_blank">Michele Single</a></div>
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<a href="http://inkypaws.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/" target="_blank">Jeanne Streiff</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.luvleestamper.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lee Murphy</a></div>
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And feel free to leave Korin some early birthday love, either on <a href="http://rejoicingeverymoment.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">her blog</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1040971724" target="_blank">her Facebook page</a>, or the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sweet-n-Sassy-Stamps/145134188748" target="_blank">Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Facebook page</a>!
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Happy Birthday dear Korin! I wish you showers of blessings on your birthday and always!!! xx<br />
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Yay, it's Friday!!! Are you planning a little crafting time this weekend? Well, we've got inspiration for you with a new <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Taylored Expressions Sketch Challenge! </b></span>You can get all the deets for the challenge at Splitcoaststampers in the <a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/taylored-expressions-f314/"><b>Taylored Expressions Forum</b></a> (this is Sketch #154) and on the <a href="http://tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><b>Taylored Expressions Blog</b></a>, which is where you'll link your cards.<br />
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What's the prize, you might wonder? One person will be randomly selected from all of the challenge uploads to receive a $10 gift certificate to the TE Store! If you used predominantly TE Stamps on your project you’ll receive an extra $10 bonus for a total $20 gift certificate to the <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/" target="_blank"><b>TE Store</b></a>!!!<br />
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Not only that, but one featured stamper will be selected who will be awarded "Top Chef" honors. Your design and blog will be featured on Taylor's blog during the following week's sketch challenge!!!<br />
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Taylor has created this fun sketch for us to play with!<br />
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My card features image and greeting from<b> <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=2640&category_id=231" target="_blank">In The Park</a></b>. I stamped the image in <b><a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=875&category_id=128" target="_blank">Memento Rich Cocoa ink</a></b> on patterned paper from the gorgeous <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=3871&category_id=294" target="_blank"><b>Lost & Found Rosy collection by My Mind's Eye</b></a> layered over SU's Natural Ivory. I did a bit of stitching around the edges for good measure. ;) The sentiment reads "wishing you a" on the outside and "Fabulous Day" on the inside.<br />
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I hope you'll play with us! The sketch challenge runs until Thursday, March 22nd, so you have plenty of time! In the meantime, take a look at what the rest of the Sketch Crew has created for your viewing pleasure:<br />
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<a href="http://cassietrstamping.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" style="right: auto;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: small;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1331142532_1">Cassie
Trask</span></span></a> </div>
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<a href="http://jami.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: small;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1331142532_2">Jami Sibley</span></span></a></div>
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<a href="http://ohbumbleismemargie.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: small;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1331142532_5">Margie Cortina</span></span></a></div>
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<a href="http://stampnmad.typepad.com/mad_stamper/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: small;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1331142532_6">Monika Davis</span></span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.gingerbreadgallery.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: small;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1331142532_7">Rachel Sztonyk</span></span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.eatsleepstamp.typepad.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: small;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1331142532_8">Tracy Clemente</span></span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" style="right: auto;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: small;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1331142532_9">Taylor VanBruggen</span></span></a> <---- get all the
details here</div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><a href="http://www.luckydogstamper.com/"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: small;">Linda Suarez</span></a>,</span><span style="color: black;"> Featured Top Chef</span></div>
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Thanks for stopping by! I hope you have a fabulous day! ;)<br />
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Hey, it's Friday!!! Yay!!! Time to get down to some crafting, right? Well, we've got inspiration for you with a new <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Taylored Expressions Sketch Challenge! </b></span>You can get all the deets for the challenge at Splitcoaststampers in the <a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/taylored-expressions-f314/"><b>Taylored Expressions Forum</b></a> (this is Sketch #153) and on the <a href="http://tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><b>Taylored Expressions Blog</b></a>, which is where you'll link your cards.<br />
<br />
What's the prize, you might wonder? One person will be randomly
selected from all of the challenge uploads to receive a $10 gift
certificate to the TE Store! If you used predominantly TE Stamps on your
project you’ll receive an
extra $10 bonus for a total $20 gift certificate to the <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/" target="_blank"><b>TE Store</b></a>!!!<br />
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Not only that, but one featured stamper will be selected who will be awarded "Top Chef"
honors. Your design and blog will be featured on Taylor's blog during
the following week's sketch challenge!!! <br />
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The beautiful Sankari Wegman created this fun sketch for us to play with! It might appear to be a bit challenging, but wait until you see what the design team ladies created... you will be inspired for sure!<br />
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My card features <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=1978&category_id=231" target="_blank"><b>Discover Your Wings</b></a>. I stamped the image in <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=2840&category_id=250" target="_blank"><b>Colorbox Chestnut Roan Chalk Ink</b></a> on white cardstock, which I then cut apart into squares. The patterned paper is from the gorgeous <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=3873&category_id=294" target="_blank"><b>Lost & Found Blush collection by My Mind's Eye</b></a> layered over <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=4141&category_id=152" target="_blank"><b>kraft cardstock</b></a>. I die cut the butterfly first with kraft cardstock and then with patterned paper to create a sort of shadow, topped off with a button and twine bow. Voila!<br />
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I
hope you'll play with us! The sketch challenge runs until Thursday, March 8th, so you have plenty of time! In the meantime, take a look
at what the rest of the Sketch Crew has created for your viewing
pleasure:<br />
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<a href="http://inkup.blogspot.com/" style="right: auto;"><span style="right: auto;">Cheryl
Lea</span></a>, Featured Top Chef </div>
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<a href="http://cassietrstamping.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" style="right: auto;" target="_blank"><span>Cassie Trask</span></a> </div>
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<a href="http://jami.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span>Jami Sibley</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://loricraig.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span>Lori Craig</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://ohbumbleismemargie.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span>Margie Cortina</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://stampnmad.typepad.com/mad_stamper/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span>Monika Davis</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.eatsleepstamp.typepad.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span>Tracy Clemente</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" style="right: auto;" target="_blank"><span>Taylor VanBruggen</span></a> <---- get all the
details here</div>
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</ul>
Thanks for stopping by! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!<br />
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TGIF!!! And what better way to celebrate than with a new <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Taylored Expressions Sketch Challenge! </b></span>You can get all the deets for the challenge at Splitcoaststampers in the <a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/taylored-expressions-f314/"><b>Taylored Expressions Forum</b></a> (this is Sketch #152) and on the <a href="http://tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><b>Taylored Expressions Blog</b></a>, which is where you'll link your cards.<br />
<br />
What's the prize, you might wonder? One person will be randomly
selected from all of the challenge uploads to receive a $10 gift
certificate to the TE Store! If you used predominantly TE Stamps on your
project you’ll receive an
extra $10 bonus for a total $20 gift certificate to the <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/" target="_blank"><b>TE Store</b></a>!!!<br />
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I turned the sketch on its side to create a Valentine card featuring <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=2040&page=10&category_id=231" target="_blank"><b>Love Everywhere</b></a>. I stamped the image in <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=875&category_id=128" target="_blank"><b>Memento Rich Cocoa</b></a> ink on <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=4141&category_id=152" target="_blank"><b>kraft cardstock</b></a>.
I then punched some hearts from the coordinating patterned paper and
popped them up over some of the heart leaves in the stamped image, and
added a couple of red heart buttons for a bit of color burst.<br />
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The
patterned paper is from the <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=3873&category_id=294" target="_blank"><b>Lost & Found Blush Collection by My Mind's Eye</b></a>. I {heart} My Mind's Eye paper. Taylored Expressions has an amazing collection which you can find by clicking --> <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/category.php?category_id=294" target="_blank"><b>HERE</b></a>.<br />
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I
hope you'll play with us! The sketch challenge runs until Thursday,
February 23rd, so you have plenty of time! In the meantime, take a look
at what the rest of the Sketch Crew has created for your viewing
pleasure:<br />
<ul style="right: auto; text-align: left;">
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<a href="http://cassietrstamping.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cassie Trask</a> </div>
</li>
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<a href="http://lisahjulberg.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lisa Hjulberg</a></div>
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<a href="http://loricraig.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lori Craig</a></div>
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<a href="http://ohbumbleismemargie.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Margie Cortina</a></div>
</li>
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<a href="http://stampnmad.typepad.com/mad_stamper/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Monika Davis</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.gingerbreadgallery.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rachel Sztonyk</a></div>
</li>
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<a href="http://www.eatsleepstamp.typepad.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tracy Clemente</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Taylor VanBruggen</a> <---- get all the
details here</div>
</li>
</ul>
Thanks for stopping by! I hope you have a wonderful day and an even better weekend!<br />
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<a href="" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="http://sites.google.com/site/thecraftsmeow/images/LisaSignature.png" /></a></div>Lisa Hjulberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03257580340478892211noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090198011091574953.post-85854686535085282322012-01-27T08:00:00.000-08:002012-01-27T08:00:11.843-08:00Taylored Expressions Sketch Challenge is Back!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is such a happy day! The <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Taylored Expressions Sketch Challenge</b></span> is back in action after a winter break! You can still get all the deets for the challenge at Splitcoaststampers in the <a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/taylored-expressions-f314/"><b>Taylored Expressions Forum</b></a> (this is Sketch #151), but we're also featured on the <a href="http://tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><b>Taylored Expressions Blog</b></a> which is where you'll link your cards from now on. <br />
<br />
And what's the prize, you might wonder? One person will be randomly selected from all of the challenge uploads to receive a $10 gift certificate to the TE Store! If you used predominantly TE Stamps on your project you’ll receive an
extra $10 bonus for a total $20 gift certificate to the TE Store!!!<br />
<br />
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You know me, I love square cards! My card features TE's <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=3203&category_id=281" target="_blank"><b>SWAK</b></a> petite stamp set. I have a "thing" for penguins because one of my sons loves them. ;)<br />
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The patterned paper is from the Crate Paper Paper Heart collection. I covered it with a piece of tulle covered in tiny dots (for lack of a better description). It's really got a lot of sparkle and texture IRL.<br />
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I hope you'll play with us! The sketch challenge runs until Thursday, February 9th, so you have plenty of time! In the meantime, take a look at what the rest of the Sketch Crew has created for your viewing pleasure:<br />
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<a href="http://cassietrstamping.blogspot.com/"><span>Cassie Trask</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://jami.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/"><span>Jami
Sibley</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://loricraig.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/" style="right: auto;"><span style="right: auto;">Lori Craig</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://ohbumbleismemargie.blogspot.com/" style="right: auto;"><span style="right: auto;">Margie
Cortina</span></a></div>
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<div style="right: auto;">
<a href="http://stampnmad.typepad.com/mad_stamper/"><span>Monika
Davis</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.gingerbreadgallery.blogspot.com/"><span>Rachel
Sztonyk</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.eatsleepstamp.typepad.com/"><span>Tracy Clemente</span></a></div>
</li>
<li style="right: auto;">
<div style="right: auto;">
<a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com/" style="right: auto;"><span style="right: auto;">Taylor VanBruggen</span></a> <---- get all the details
here</div>
</li>
</ul>
Thanks for stopping by! Have a wonderful day!<br />
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P.S. I WILL start posting more here on my personal blog after a very loooong break, so stay tuned!<br />
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A blessed Second Sunday in Advent to you! This is the day that the Lord hath made, let us rejoice and be glad in it!<br />
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Yes, it's true... I finally sat down and made a card! I'm terribly rusty, especially in the coloring department. It took me ages to color this image, but, come to think of it, it nearly always does. I have to practice on a spare image first before I commit to the real one. So please don't look too carefully... squinting is probably best! LOL<br />
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I'm privileged to be the hostess of this week's challenge at <a href="http://stampinsistersinchrist.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><b>Stampin' Sisters in Christ</b></a>. I chose as my inspiration scripture <span style="color: #990000;">Matthew 1:20-22, "But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord
appeared to him in a dream and said, 'Joseph son of David, do not be
afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her
is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to
give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their
sins.' All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the
prophet: 'The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son,
and they will call him Immanuel' which means, 'God with us.'" <span style="color: black;">My challenge is to use an angel in your card/project... be it in the designer paper, stamped image, charm, etc. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;">The devotion I shared is actually one written by the lovely <a href="http://www.layersofcolor.com/blog/2011/12/02/faith-art-friday-the-5-best-christmas-gifts/" target="_blank"><b>Laura Campbell of Layers of Color called The 5 Best Christmas Gifts.</b></a></span> </span><br />
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I hope you'll jump over to the <a href="http://stampinsistersinchrist.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><b>Stampin' Sisters in Christ blog</b></a> to read her devotional and to see the wonderful cards created by the rest of the design team. I promise you will be blessed!<br />
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I hope you'll also join us for this week's challenge. Our sponsor is Clear Dollar Stamps, offering a $15 gift card to spend in their store. :)<br />
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A note about my card... the adorable angel is <a href="http://lalalandcrafts.com/NEW-JUST-RELEASED_c16.htm" target="_blank"><b>Angel Marci</b></a> from La-La Land Crafts paired with patterned paper by <a href="http://www.susanascustomartandcarddesign.com/proddetail.php?prod=MBP-027" target="_blank"><b>Memory Box's Brioche collection</b></a>. The border punch is by Martha Stewart (love!) as is the holly punch. I used red Candy Dots for the berries. I also sponged around the edges of all the patterned paper and punched border with Tim Holtz Walnut Stain Distress Ink. Marci is colored with Copic markers. I also followed this week's sketch at <a href="http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/2011/12/week-184-3rd-december-sponsored-by-love.html" target="_blank"><b>Sketch Saturday.</b></a> Hi girls! :)<br />
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Thanks so much for stopping by! Hopefully I'll find more time to craft and post soon. In the meantime, don't forget to visit me over at <a href="http://thecraftsmeowshop.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><b>my store blog</b></a>. We're in the middle of our December release festivities!!!<br />
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Have a blessed day!<br />
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Happy Friday! It's time for another fabulous <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Taylored Expressions Sketch Challenge!!!</b></span> You can find us over at Splitcoaststampers in the <a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/taylored-expressions-f314/"><b>Taylored Expressions Forum</b></a>. In fact, all you need to do is pop over to the <b>TESC Sketch Challenge #150 Forum Thread</b> for all the deets on this week's challenge!!<br />
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We're celebrating the <b>150th sketch challenge</b> by offering 3 new full-size stamp sets (<a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=4000&category_id=160"><b>Thankful</b></a>, <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=3999&category_id=160"><b>Love Grows Here</b></a>, and <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=3998&category_id=160"><b>Labels of Love II</b></a>) to
3 random winners!!! Yowser!!! <br />
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Each of the design team members is also sharing her favorite sketch. How do I pick just one???<br />
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Speaking of which, did you know you can download sketches 1 - 120 for handy reference? Yes, indeed... you'll find the links on the <a href="http://tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com/"><b>Taylored Expressions Blog</b></a>.<br />
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Anyway, here is the one I picked, probably because I'm a sucker for square cards. ;)<br />
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Now on to this week's sketch... perfect for this adorable image <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=3972&category_id=232" target="_blank"><b>Snow a la Carte!!</b></a> <br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I cheated a little and replaced the sentiment oval with a snowflake cut from patterned paper with one of my <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=2973&category_id=257" target="_blank"><b>Winter Wonderland Snowflakes dies</b></a>. The patterned paper is from the <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=3940&category_id=295" target="_blank"><b>Season's Greetings 6 x 6 pad by Echo Park.</b></a></span><br />
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For lots of great inspiration, check out what the rest of the Sketch Crew has created!<br />
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<li><a href="http://cassietrstamping.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cassie
Trask</a></li>
<li><a href="http://jami.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/" target="_blank">Jami Sibley</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://loricraig.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/" target="_blank">Lori
Craig</a>
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<li><a href="http://ohbumbleismemargie.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Margie
Cortina</a><br />
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<li><a href="http://stampnmad.typepad.com/mad_stamper" target="_blank">Monika
Davis</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.gingerbreadgallery.blogspot.com/">Rachel Sztonyk</a>
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<li><a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Taylor
VanBruggen</a><br />
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<li><a href="http://www.eatsleepstamp.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Tracy
Clemente</a>
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<u>This will be the last TE Sketch Challenge in 2011, as we'll be taking a break through the holidays.</u> So be sure to join us for a chance to win one of the three fabulous stamp sets up for grabs!!!<br />
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Have a wonderful day!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Hello
and welcome to the <a href="http://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/"><b>Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps</b></a> Birthday Blog Hop! Sweet 'n Sassy
Stamps is excited to be celebrating four wonderful years!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">A
fantastic group of Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps design team members, past and present,
along with some special friends, have put together this fabulous Birthday Blog
Hop to kick off a whole month of fun. We have 36 stops so the hop will take
place over three days - feel free to take your time visiting each blog! You
have until</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> </span><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">11:59pm
EST November 9th</b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">to
leave comments on as many blogs as you can. On Saturday, November 12th, Sweet 'n
Sassy Stamps will announce <b><big>FOUR winners</big></b> (chosen at random from
comments on random stops along the hop); each lucky winner will receive a
<big><b>prize package including stamps, dies, paper and twine valued at
$40!</b></big></span> <br />
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I am an SNSS Design Team alumnus. I am very fond of Korin (and SNSS) because she was the very first person to take a chance on me as a design team member. I was thrilled and honored beyond words, and I'll always be grateful! Happy Birthday Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps! May you celebrate many more!!!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">If
you have been following the hop you should have come from <a href="http://javablustamper.blogspot.com/2011/11/hello-and-welcome-to-sweet-n-sassy.html"><b>Jacquie Peifer's blog</b></a>. If you are only starting here, please head back to the
<b><a href="http://sweetnsassystamps.blogspot.com/">SNSS blog</a></b> and go from
there...you won't want to miss any stops along the way! Also, don't forget to
comment on as many stops as you can....the more comments the better your chance
of winning one of the fabulous prize packs! :)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;">My card features the adorable snowman image from the <a href="http://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/products/Snow-Special-Clear-Stamp-Set.html"><b>Snow Special clear stamp set</b></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-size: small;">.</span> I LOVE snowmen, and this one is extra cute, don't you think? He's paired with patterned paper from the Season's Greetings collection by Echo Park and the Peppermint Collection by Crate Paper. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Mine is the last stop on the hop (thanks for hanging in there to the end!),</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> but just in case there are any hiccups, here is the whole list of celebrants on
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<a href="http://rejoicingeverymoment.blogspot.com/2011/11/snss-birthday-blog-hop.html" target="_blank">Korin Sutherland</a><br />
<a href="http://toyzhaven.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2011/11/07/a-sweet-n-sassy-birthday/" target="_blank">Holly McMillen</a></div>
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<a href="http://taylorusry.blogspot.com/2011/11/sweet-n-sassy-stamps-is-celebrating.html" target="_blank">Taylor Usry</a></div>
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<a href="http://paperiepetals.blogspot.com/2011/11/sweet-n-sassy-birthday-hop.html" target="_blank">Kim Schofield</a></div>
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<a href="http://stampnmad.typepad.com/mad_stamper/2011/11/hello-and-welcome-to-the-sweet-n-sassy-stamps-birthday-blog-hop-sweet-n-sassy-stamps-is-so-excited-to-be-celebrating-four.html" target="_blank">Monika Davis</a></div>
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<a href="http://understandblue.blogspot.com/2011/11/bluebirds-arent-blue-and-other-shocking.html" target="_blank">Lydia Fiedler</a></div>
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<a href="http://allycatcards.blogspot.com/2011/11/happy-4th-birthday-sweet-n-sassy-blog.html" target="_blank">Harriet Skelly</a></div>
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<a href="http://makinkstudio.blogspot.com/2011/11/snss-birthday-blog-hop.html" target="_blank">Makiko Jones</a></div>
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<a href="http://ilovepapercrafting.blogspot.com/2011/11/sweet-n-sassy-birthday-blog-hop.html" target="_blank">Jerusha Borden</a></div>
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<a href="http://thecharmedlife-maryr917.blogspot.com/2011/11/snss-birthday-blop-hop.html" target="_blank">Mary Marsh</a></div>
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<a href="http://loricraig.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2011/11/07/arise-shine-for-thy-light-is-come/" target="_blank">Lori Craig</a></div>
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<a href="http://paperperfectdesigns.blogspot.com/2011/11/happy-4th-birthday-sweet-n-sassy-stamps.html" target="_blank">Kim O'Connell</a></div>
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<a href="http://chrissyd723.blogspot.com/2011/11/happy-birthday-sweet-n-sassy-stamps.html" target="_blank">Chris Dickinson</a></div>
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<a href="http://stephsscraphappenings.blogspot.com/2011/11/sweet-n-sassy-stamps-birthday-blog-hop.html" target="_blank">Stephanie Wright</a></div>
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<a href="http://enchantedladybugcreations.blogspot.com/2011/11/sweet-n-sassy-stamps-birthday-blog-hop.html" target="_blank">Shannon White</a></div>
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<a href="http://stampinwithstyle.blogspot.com/2011/11/sweet-sparkly-snowman.html" target="_blank">Janette Olen</a></div>
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<a href="http://splashingjoy.blogspot.com/2011/11/sweet-n-sassy-stamps-birthday-hop.html" target="_blank">Katlyn Traxler</a></div>
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<a href="http://withastampandasong.blogspot.com/2011/11/happy-birthday-sweet-n-sassy-stamps.html" target="_blank">Deb Felts</a></div>
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<a href="http://stephaniesstampinspot.blogspot.com/2011/11/happy-birthday-sweet-n-sassy-stamps.html" target="_blank">Stephanie Serrano</a></div>
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<a href="http://iembellish.blogspot.com/2011/11/grateful-heart.html" target="_blank">Jessica Fick</a></div>
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<a href="http://joyfulcreationswithkim.blogspot.com/2011/11/happy-birthday-to-sweet-n-sassy.html" target="_blank">Kim Singdahlsen</a></div>
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<a href="http://merrymstamper.blogspot.com/2011/11/happy-birthday-snss-blog-hop.html" target="_blank">Mary Faus</a></div>
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<a href="http://madewithlovenprayers.blogspot.com/2011/11/sns-birthday-blog-hop.html" target="_blank">Sandy Domelle</a></div>
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<a href="http://bridgetspaperblessings.blogspot.com/2011/11/sweet-and-sassy-stamps-4th-birthday.html" target="_blank">Bridget Finlay</a></div>
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<a href="http://simplybeautifulcreations.blogspot.com/2011/11/happy-birthday-sweet-n-sassy.html" target="_blank">Ceal Pritchett</a></div>
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<a href="http://mamadinis.blogspot.com/2011/11/sweet-n-sassy-stamps-birthday-hop.html" target="_blank">Dina Kowal</a></div>
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<a href="http://myscrappyspot.blogspot.com/2011/11/snss-birthday-blog-hop.html" target="_blank">Margo Smith</a></div>
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<a href="http://yougotinkwhere.blogspot.com/2011/11/sweet-n-sassy-birthday-blog-hop.html" target="_blank">Shelby Goolsby</a></div>
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<a href="http://tamimayberry.blogspot.com/2011/11/sweet-n-sassy-stamps-birthday-blog-hop.html" target="_blank">Tami Mayberry</a></div>
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<a href="http://thethinkinspot.blogspot.com/2011/11/sweet-n-sassy-stamps-birthday-blog-hop.html" target="_blank">Lorie Souther</a></div>
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<a href="http://craftingwithdarsie.blogspot.com/2011/11/sweet-n-sassy-birthday-blog-hop.html" target="_blank">Darsie Bruno</a></div>
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<a href="http://goldeninkspirations.blogspot.com/2011/11/snss-birthday-blog-hop.html" target="_blank">Cathy McCauley</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/"><b>Taylored Expressions</b></a> is hosting a Holiday Hoopla today and I'm excited to be a part of it! You should have arrived here from <a href="http://deconstructingjen.com/archives/4908"><b>Jen's blog</b></a>. If you didn't (or if you get lost along the way) you can head back to the beginning at <a href="http://tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com/2011/10/holiday-hoopla-blog-hop.html"><b>Taylor's blog</b></a> for the full list of participants. There are 22 designers showcasing Christmas/Winter/Holiday stamps sets from TE with samples that include all sorts of projects from cards to gifts and beyond! We want to inspire you to get your holiday crafting and card making into high gear! <b>Be sure to stick with me all the way to the end of the post to get a coupon code for 25% off holiday stamp sets at Taylored Expressions! </b><br />
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The set I'm showcasing first is <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=2965&category_id=231"><b>Hangin' Out At The North Pole</b></a> and I love it because you can create wonderful scenes with Santa's clothes hanging from a clothesline (which I LOVE!) or simple cards, like the one I've made featuring the happy snowman image from this set. Plus, I love the various greetings!<br />
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My card is 4 1/2" square with a base of kraft cardstock and patterned papers from the <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=3940&category_id=295"><b>Echo Park Season's Greetings 6 x 6 pad.</b></a> I added some stitching around the edges, and then some <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=556"><b>White Liquid Applique</b></a> to better define the snowbank. After stamping and coloring the snowman, I cut him out and mounted him with <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=2325&page=2&category_id=80"><b>Scrapbook Adhesives 3D Foam Squares</b></a>. I colored the snowman with Copic markers <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=1426&page=2&category_id=194"><b>R27</b></a>, <b><a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=1806&category_id=196">YG95</a></b>, <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=2993&category_id=188"><b>W7</b></a>, <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=1561&category_id=189"><b>YR18</b></a>, and <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=1449&category_id=184"><b>BG10</b></a>.<br />
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I didn't stop there! I'm having a holiday party this year, so I created the invitation I'll use featuring another favorite set <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=2966&category_id=231"><b>Merry Little Cocktail! </b></a><br />
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I LOVE the images and greetings in this stamp set! Look how fun and versatile it is! It's super easy to whip up fun cards and invitations for Christmas and New Year's celebrations! <br />
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My card is very simple... I layered kraft, red and green cardstock with images stamped in <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=604&category_id=128"><b>Memento Tuxedo Black ink</b></a> and colored with Copic markers <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=1426&page=2&category_id=194"><b>R27</b></a> and <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=1482&category_id=196"><b>YG25</b></a>. The card is finished off with a bit of <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=3956&category_id=215"><b>Doodlebug Christmas twine</b></a>. <br />
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Creating for this hop caused to me to go back and look at some of my previous creations and I wanted to share one of those with you today, too. It's the one that won me a spot on the Sketch Crew!!!<br />
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This card features <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=1823&category_id=231"><b>Holiday Wonder</b></a>. You can find my original post with the deets <a href="http://lisahjulberg.blogspot.com/2009/10/enjoy-magic-of-christmas.html"><b>HERE</b></a>. <br />
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Are you getting in the mood to stamp? Be sure to check out <a href="http://tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com/search/label/12%20Days%20of%20Christmas"><b>Taylor's 12 Days of A Handmade Christmas Video Series</b></a> for lots of easy gift ideas! <br />
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Now, who loves a SALE? Use <b>Coupon Code HOOPLA2011</b> to get 25% off the following holiday stamp sets (released in 2009 and 2010) at Taylored Expressions now through November 2:<br />
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Christmas Blessings, Enjoy!, From the Heart, Hangin' Out - At the North Pole, Holiday Wonder, Home Sweet Home, Keeping Tabs, Merry Little Cocktail, Penguin Pals, Season's Sweetings, Sparkle & Cheer, Tag Treats , Tag You're It, Take Note - Holidays , Wings of Joy, Winter Wonderland.<br />
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There's lots more to see! Your next stop is my dear friend <a href="http://gingerbreadgallery.blogspot.com/2011/10/te-holiday-hoopla-blog-hop.html"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Rachel's blog</span></b></a>. Enjoy!<br />
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Hey y'all! I'm popping in today with a card I made for <a href="http://www.lilypad.inlinkz.com/2011/10/21/nina-b-presents-a-sketch-challenge/"><b>the brand new sketch challenge at Lily Pad Cards</b></a>, one of my FAVORITE blogs ever!!! And it's even more special because it's being sponsored by <a href="http://ninabdesigns.blogspot.com/"><b>Nina B Designs</b></a>. Nina, of course, designs for <a href="http://www.thecraftsmeow.com/"><b>The Craft's Meow</b></a> :) She's giving away FOUR stamp sets to one lucky player in the sketch challenge. I'd run, not walk, if I were you! <br />
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My card features <a href="http://www.thecraftsmeow.com/products/fun-tache-tic"><b>Fun{tache}tic</b></a>, a fabulous Nina B Designs stamp set! I paired the greeting and image with patterned paper from the Stella & Rose Hazel collection by My Mind's Eye and a Maya Road kraft envelope.<br />
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By the way, there's a HUGE clearance sale going on over at <a href="http://www.thecraftsmeow.com/"><b>The Craft's Meow!!!</b></a> <br />
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A blessed Sunday to you! This is the day that the Lord hath made, let us rejoice and be glad in it!<br />
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Our hostess this week at <a href="http://stampinsistersinchrist.blogspot.com/"><b>Stampin' Sisters in Christ</b></a> is the very dear Miesje Flach. She chose as her inspiration scripture <b><span style="color: #990000;">Matthew 11: 28-30 "Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened,
and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I
am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. For
my yoke is easy and my burden is light."</span></b> Her challenge is to use 2 of everything in your card/project; i.e., 2 designer papers, 2 flowers, 2 stamps...whatever you use must be doubled.<br />
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My card features images from <a href="http://www.thecraftsmeow.com/products/fruity-for-you"><b>Fruity for You</b></a> by Nina B Designs for <a href="http://www.thecraftsmeow.com/"><b>The Craft's Meow</b></a>. I used two patterned papers from the Lost & Found Two Rosy collection by My Mind's Eye, two stamped pears and two stamped leaves. I wrapped the twine around the card twice (I hope that counts!).<br />
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I urge you to click over to the <a href="http://stampinsistersinchrist.blogspot.com/"><b>Stampin' Sisters in Christ blog</b></a> to read Miesje's devotional and to see the cards created by the rest of our wonderful design team. You will be blessed! And I believe you will be inspired to play along with us this week. ;) Our challenge sponsor is <a href="http://designed2delight.com/blog/"><b>Designed2Delight</b></a>!<br />
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God's peace.<br />
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Happy Friday! It's time for another fabulous <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Taylored Expressions Sketch Challenge!!!</b></span> You can find us over at Splitcoaststampers in the <a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/taylored-expressions-f314/"><b>Taylored Expressions Forum</b></a>. In fact, all you need to do is pop over to the <b>TESC Sketch Challenge #148 Forum Thread</b>
for all the deets on this week's challenge, to grab the sketch
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by playing along with us... or a $20 GC if you use TE stamps!<br />
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You may know that Splitcoaststampers is currently hosting a card drive called <a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/hope-you-can-cling-challenge-forum-f299/"><b>Hope You Can Cling To</b></a> for breast cancer awareness month. Taylored Expressions is a proud sponsor of the
event for the month of October. Starting October 1st, SCS will have a new challenge
every day to create cards for patients at the UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. So we're showing our support for the card drive with our sketch
cards during the month of October. Taylor issued the additional challenge to the Sketch Crew to make a card of encouragement with the predominant color pink (although you certainly do not need to do that). <br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Here's the specific info from SCS about the HYCCT
Challenges. Your TESC sketch cards can be combined with any one posted HYYCT
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1. All Hope You Can Cling To Challenge Entries must be uploaded to
the <b><span style="color: magenta;"><b><span style="color: magenta;"><a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=21986" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;"><b title="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=21986
CTRL + Click to follow link">Hope
You Can Cling To Gallery</b></span></a></span></b></span></b>, with the specific
challenge keyword, no later than November 7th, 2010 at 12:00 Noon Central time
to be eligible for our fabulous prizes! Post a link to your entry in this
thread.<br />
2. <u>You may not combine HYCC challenges</u>, but you are welcome to
create multiple cards for each challenge.<br />
3. Please remember to put in the
correct keyword when uploading your image. Copying and pasting the challenge
keyword is recommended to avoid typos.<br />
4. Please package all challenge
entries with an envelope, protected with a clear plastic bag and mail them to
our partner at the UT MD Anderson Cancer Center to benefit patients being
treated for breast cancer and their families (address below). SCS would like for them to receive
cards throughout the month of October, but understand if you'd like to mail
all your cards at once. <br />
5. Since these cards will be used by visitors for
patients, most should be blank inside, but feel free to send cards with messages
of hope for the patients in addition to your challenge cards!<br />
<span style="color: black;"><br /></span><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="color: #1f497d;">The Department of
Volunteer Services – Unit 115</span></span><br />
<span style="color: magenta;"><span style="color: #1f497d;">Attn: Maggi Suttles</span></span><br />
<span style="color: magenta;"><span style="color: #1f497d;">UT MD Anderson Cancer Center</span></span><br />
<span style="color: magenta;"><span style="color: #1f497d;">1515 Holcombe Boulevard</span></span><br />
<span style="color: magenta;"><span style="color: #1f497d;">Houston, TX 77030</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">(Please note - because MD Anderson is part of the State of Texas, they
ask that no religious sentiments be used on cards sent to the Cancer
Center.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Unfortunately, I did not read the "fine print" directly above before making my card, so I guess I can't send it in since it mentions prayers. In fact, the full sentiment (which is a bit hard to read in the photo) is "Expect to have hope rekindled. Expect your prayers to be answered in wondrous ways. The dry seasons do not last. The spring rain will come again." -Sarah Ban-Breathnach.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">As a Christian, I find it sad that they won't accept cards with religious sentiments. To me, the only HOPE is through Jesus Christ our Lord. </span><span style="font-size: small;">But I still think it's nice to send cards of encouragement for those facing this awful trial... and I believe many of those who pick up the cards to write messages to patients will include scriptures and religious sentiments!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">The sentiment and flourish are from the <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=1261&category_id=231"><b>Faith & Hope stamp set</b></a></span> by Taylored Expressions, paired with patterned paper and embellishment from the Sidewalk collection by October Afternoon.<br />
For lots of great inspiration, check out what the rest of the Sketch Crew has created!<br />
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<li><a href="http://cassietrstamping.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cassie
Trask</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://loricraig.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/" target="_blank">Lori
Craig</a>
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<li><a href="http://ohbumbleismemargie.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Margie
Cortina</a><br />
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<li><a href="http://stampnmad.typepad.com/mad_stamper" target="_blank">Monika
Davis</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.gingerbreadgallery.blogspot.com/">Rachel Sztonyk</a>
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<li><a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Taylor
VanBruggen</a><br />
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<li><a href="http://www.eatsleepstamp.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Tracy
Clemente</a>
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A blessed Sunday to you! This is the day that the Lord hath made, let us rejoice and be glad in it!<br />
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You might have noticed that I took a bit of a break from <a href="http://stampinsistersinchrist.blogspot.com/"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Stampin' Sisters in Christ challenges</span></b></a>... three months to be exact. I didn't really mean to be gone that long. It was just a crazy summer for me. But I'm back now, and I'm glad to be back!!!<br />
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Our challenge hostess this week is <b>Kris Breach</b> and she chose as her inspiration scripture <b style="color: #990000;">Galatians 5:22-23a "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace,
patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control."</b> Her challenge is to include FRUIT in your creation (be it a stamp, digi image, paper, charms, etc.). *By
definition, a pumpkin is a fruit, and so are other “harvest” produce
such as gourds.* I encourage you to visit the <a href="http://stampinsistersinchrist.blogspot.com/"><b>SSIC blog</b></a> to read Kris's devotional and see the rest of the design team cards. You will be blessed!<br />
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I hope an acorn is considered a fruit... okay, maybe that's stretching it, but I had a specific reason for wanting to use this particular digi image called <a href="http://simplybettystamps.com/item_855/Fall-Frolic-Betty-Digi.htm"><b>Fall Frolic Betty</b></a>, and I couldn't figure out how to work fruit into the design. My friend Betty of <a href="http://simplybettystamps.com/"><b>Simply Betty Stamps</b></a> has lowered prices on various stamps and digis in her store to help raise funds to cover medical expenses for her 17-year old son who was just diagnosed with Stage 1 throat cancer. I want to help spread the word... for both sales and PRAYERS for Christian. Cancer is a very scary thing, especially for a mother and her young son, even though the prognosis is good. <br />
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I paired Fall Frolic Betty (colored with Copic markers) with patterned paper from the Farmhouse collection by Crate Paper, greeting by SRM, and acorn embellishment by Jolee's (tied with a bit of twine).<br />
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When I reflect on today's inspiration scripture I think about how hard it can be to stick with the promises of the Lord when times are tough, especially when they seem to be unrelenting, and our faith is sorely tested. But that's when it's the most important time to seek and praise God in all things. It is only by doing this that we will feel love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control even in the darkest of times. Seek first the kingdom of God and these things will come to you.<br />
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God's blessings to you!<br />
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Lisa Hjulberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03257580340478892211noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090198011091574953.post-63220398020593717082011-10-01T13:39:00.000-07:002011-10-01T13:39:19.754-07:00The Craft's Meow October Release and Blog HopHappy World Card Making Day! I hope you're having fun making cards, maybe getting together with friends to chat and craft. That's definitely one of my favorite things to do!<br />
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If you have a bit of time for a break, why not hop over to <a href="http://thecraftsmeowshop.blogspot.com/"><b>The Craft's Meow store blog</b></a> for the October release festivities and a chance to win all FIVE stamp sets?! You will LOVE what you see!<br />
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<b>Plus, in recognition of World Card Making Day, all of our <a href="http://www.thecraftsmeow.com/collections/kits">card kits... and our Maya Road shadowbox kit</a>...are
on sale for 35% off!!! That's right!!! No coupon is necessary... the
prices shown in the store are the discounted prices. There are VERY
limited quantities and they will not be re-stocked, so be sure to order
quickly! You will LOVE creating cards in the style of Sarah Martina
Parker, Jessica Fick and Alice Wertz!</b><br />
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I'll see you there!<br />
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Lisa Hjulberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03257580340478892211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090198011091574953.post-42390551202806162382011-09-27T00:00:00.000-07:002011-09-27T00:00:02.529-07:00Happy Fall!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today at <a href="http://thecraftsmeowshop.blogspot.com/"><b>The Craft's Meow blog</b></a> we are showcasing <b>Happy Fall</b> designed by Maree Truelove for <a href="http://www.thecraftsmeow.com/"><b>The Craft's Meow</b></a>, which will be released on October 1st! Please stop by our blog for links to see the wonderful cards created by the design team and for a chance to win this stamp set!<br />
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I'm playing in the <a href="http://kgiron.blogspot.com/search/label/sweet%20sunday%20sketch%20challenge"><b>Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge</b></a>... it's been far too long... I LOVE Karen's sketches! I paired the images from <b>Happy Fall</b><br />
with patterned paper by Nikki Sivils and a bit of burlap.<br />
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Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope to see you over at the <a href="http://thecraftsmeowshop.blogspot.com/"><b>TCM blog!</b></a><br />
<a href=""><img src="http://sites.google.com/site/thecraftsmeow/images/LisaSignature.png" /></a>Lisa Hjulberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03257580340478892211noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090198011091574953.post-23423586255496281862011-09-26T00:00:00.000-07:002011-09-26T00:00:06.136-07:00As We Gather Together<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today we begin previews of the FIVE stamp sets being released by <a href="http://www.thecraftsmeow.com/"><b>The Craft's Meow</b></a> on October 1st! First up is the fabulous set designed by Kaitlyn Ord called "As We Gather Together." There are some fabulous autumn greetings and icons in this set... you will love it! Be sure to stop by <a href="http://thecraftsmeowshop.blogspot.com/"><b>The Craft's Meow blog</b></a> to see what the design team has created with this set and for a chance to win! <br />
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See you there!<br />
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Lisa Hjulberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03257580340478892211noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090198011091574953.post-68136197471512699642011-09-24T00:00:00.000-07:002011-09-24T00:00:00.630-07:00Wishing You Sunshine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy Saturday! Happy Fall! I know this is kind of a funny card for me to be making this time of year, but I'm using up scraps I've discovered while cleaning up my craft room... you know, the ones that are too good to toss... and, trust me, I've tossed a lot...gone are the days of keeping every little scrap. :) Besides, living here in Southern California, where it's HOT HOT HOT, rain is the best I get when it comes to changing seasons. And I happen to LOVE rain. So thanks for indulging me with this sweet image called <a href="http://www.shop-sparklecreationsrubberstamps.com/product/rainy-day-ruby"><b>Rainy Day Ruby</b></a> from my dear friend Sparkle's store. :)<br />
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I made this card for this week's sketch at <a href="http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Sketch Saturday</span></b></a>. Our sponsor is <a href="http://www.thecraftbarn.co.uk/"><b>The Craft Barn</b></a>, offering an amazing prize to one lucky player! Be sure to check out the post for all the details and to see the design team's cards...they are spectacular!!!<br />
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This is my last hurrah as a design team member for Sketch Saturday. It's been a great run, and I sincerely thank Jo for inviting me to be a part of it all. I was so proud to be the only designer from the US on the team, and it was a really hard decision to step down. But my focus needs to be elsewhere now. I hope you all will continue to visit their blog and play... the sketches are among the best!<br />
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Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day!<br />
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HAY there! Happy Friday! It's time for another fabulous <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Taylored Expressions Sketch Challenge!!!</b></span> You can find us over at Splitcoaststampers in the <a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/taylored-expressions-f314/"><b>Taylored Expressions Forum</b></a>. In fact, all you need to do is pop over to the <b>TESC Sketch Challenge #147 Forum Thread</b>
for all the deets on this week's challenge, to grab the sketch
and find out how you can win a $10 Gift Certificate to spend at TE
by playing along with us... or a $20 GC if you use TE stamps!<br />
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What a fun sketch! I thought it was perfect for this ADORABLE stamp set called <b><a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=3744&category_id=231">Green Acres.</a></b> Of course, it coordinates perfectly with patterned paper from the Farmhouse collection by October Afternoon... and oldy but a goody (just like the TV show Green Acres...haha!).<br />
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For lots of great inspiration, check out what the rest of the Sketch Crew has created!<br />
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<li><a href="http://cassietrstamping.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cassie
Trask</a></li>
<li><a href="http://jami.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/">Jami Sibley</a><br />
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<li><a href="http://lisahjulberg.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lisa
Hjulberg</a><br />
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<li><a href="http://loricraig.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/" target="_blank">Lori
Craig</a>
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<li><a href="http://ohbumbleismemargie.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Margie
Cortina</a><br />
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<li><a href="http://stampnmad.typepad.com/mad_stamper" target="_blank">Monika
Davis</a>
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<li><a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Taylor
VanBruggen</a><br />
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<li><a href="http://www.eatsleepstamp.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Tracy
Clemente</a>
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<li>Guest Stampers: <a href="http://stampinginthelight.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Bonnie</a>, <a href="http://www.thecraftycat-michelle.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Michelle</a>
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Oh, and be sure to stop by the <a href="http://tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com/"><b>TE Blog</b></a> to see pix of our newest TE member, Taylor and Jon's brand new baby Madelyn Grace!!! She's sooooo sweet!!! </div>
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Many now know that a
few weeks ago, <a href="http://juliesopenwindow.blogspot.com/">Julie Ranae</a> had to have emergency oral surgery resulting in the
removal of her two front teeth. The dentist at that time believed the best
course of action would be to remove the rest of her teeth and replace them with
permanents so as to avoid years of dental work. Relieved at finding a solution
to this major dental problem, Julie returned to the office for dental surgery. Unfortunately, it wasn't the visit she was expecting. After consultation and scheduling the surgery, the surgeon's office informed her that
she would need to bring $4000 to the appointment before they would
proceed. Also, this amount would not include the cost of dentures following the surgery.<br />
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So here
Julie is today, without front teeth that were pulled with the belief
that they would be replaced immediately. It is an overwhelming experience
for her and one her friends hope our creative community can help
with.<br />
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There will be a benefit blog hop called <a href="http://sweetstampshop.blogspot.com/2011/09/operation-julies-smile.html"><b><span style="color: #e36c09;">Operation Julie's Smile</span></b></a> that will take place Oct 7-9.
There are a variety of companies and design teams who will be participating
in this hop to help raise funds for this benefit. <b>So far, approximately $1000 in
prizes have been made available and will be awarded for both participants and
those who donate!</b><br />
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<a href="http://sweetstampshop.blogspot.com/2011/09/operation-julies-smile.html"><b><span style="color: #e36c09;">Operation Julie's Smile</span></b></a>
is now accepting designers/teams who would like to be a part of the benefit
hop. If you are interested in getting involved in this creative fundraising
event, please contact Nicole Rixon at <a href="http://www.blogger.com/nicolehrixon@gmail.com">nicolehrixon@gmail.com</a>. The deadline to be a part of the hop is Wednesday, Sept 28th.
Participants will be notified of the blog hop order between Oct
3rd and 5th.<br />
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This blog hop is an opportunity to have fun, feature your design
work, and raise money for a friend in need! A donation button will be made
available to all who participate.<br />
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Julie is a member of my design team at <a href="http://www.thecraftsmeow.com/"><b><span style="font-size: large;">The Craft's Meow</span></b></a>, which is how I've gotten to know her. I actually first "met" Julie on Facebook when we enjoyed the Royal Wedding together... we were two of a few who were Facebooking during the ceremony to help keep each other awake! lol Anyway, Julie is a friendly and outgoing person, always willing to lend a hand to others. I'm grateful for all she does for me and for <b>The Craft's Meow</b>, and I'm sick at heart about what she's going through. So <b>The Craft's Meow</b> is proud to be a sponsor of <a href="http://sweetstampshop.blogspot.com/2011/09/operation-julies-smile.html"><b style="color: #b45f06;">Operation Julie's Smile</b></a>, and I personally will be participating in the blog hop. I hope you'll join us!<br />
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In the meantime, you can offer a donation at any time by clicking the button below.<br />
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Thank you so much for having a giving heart! Together we CAN make a difference!<br />
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Happy Saturday! Whew, I almost didn't get this post up while it's still Saturday... at least here in the US. I know I've got too much on my mind when I totally forgot that yesterday was Friday and that I needed to get my card done for Sketch Saturday. It's either that or I'm going senile. (*grin*) I remembered right before I had to leave for a birthday party, so had to wait until today to make my card. So sorry for the delay!<br />
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What I like about this sketch is that it's sort of like piecing together a quilt. It's perfect for pulling together bits and pieces of coordinating paper. I used Schoolhouse by October Afternoon. That sweet image is by Stampin Up! from a set called Greeting Card Kids. Love! The greeting is by SRM.<br />
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Please stop by the <a href="http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/"><b>Sketch Saturday</b></a>
blog to see all the wonderful creations from the design team ladies. And then join us for some fun! This week's sponsor is <a href="http://www.bunnyzoescrafts.com/"><b>Bunny Zoe's Crafts</b></a>, offering a 10 pound gift certificate to spend in their store!<br />
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Thanks for stopping by! :)<br />
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