Friday, January 21, 2011

Jess' 34th Birthday Celebration Blog Hop

Welcome to KinderStampO's 34th Birthday Celebration Blog Hop:)  

The hostess of this blog hop is the birthday girl, Jess of KinderStampO.  Happy Birthday Jess!  If you arrived here from our birthday girl Jess' blog, you are in the right place.  If you happened here by chance, you may want to head back to the beginning so you don't miss any of the great projects.  Click HERE.

I love making birthday cards and as you know I am all about making cards with things I don't have!  If you have been following my blog you will know that I have been trying to challenge myself to create projects by trying to be resourceful.  In this case, I wanted to try to make a card using a punch, even though I didn't have one.  Now how was I going to do that?  Hmmmm?  Lots of thinking outside the box for this one!!!  Well first here is the card I made:
Doesn't this card have the appearance of a punch at the bottom under the ribbon?  Any ideas as to how I did this.  Well before I tell you, think I about it...... Ok, do you give up?  Well, I am sure you guessed I made it myself and I did.  I used my Gypsy and the From My Kitchen Cricut cartridge to create this border and cut it out all at once on the blue card stock:)

Here is what it looked like on the Gypsy.  Of course once you add the adorable robot cut at 3" from the Robotz Cricut cartridge and the Happy Birthday sentiment, you have an adorable birthday card for a little boy.  Please leave me a comment and let me know what you think:)


 I hope you were able to stop by and check out all the fantastic blogs today.  I am the last stop on this wonderful hop. Be sure to wish our hostess a very happy birthday.
Thank you for stopping by!
~Madison

128 comments:

  1. I love the card! I just bought that cartridge at Michaels for $9.99. Such a fun cartridge!

    creativediva98@gmail.com
    creativediva98.blogspot.com

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  2. Beautiful card.. thank you for sharing.

    AnnetteASalinas@aol.com

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  3. What a great card! Thanks for the tip for making it on the gypsy.

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  4. Maidson I NEED that file for this border!! You are so super talented! I hope to grow up and be like you some day :D. Glad to be in this hop with you!

    {{hugs}}

    Lisa J

    tjsgal at gmail dot com

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  5. Madison, Really cute card. I love the frog robot :D

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  6. Clever use of your gypsy. I'll have to start thinking about using some of the designs as punches! Fun card.

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  7. What a great card. I love your idea for the robot frog. the border is wonderful.
    debbie_craine at hotmail dot com
    Debbie
    http://craftywizard.blogspot.com/

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  8. Your project is just beautiful. I love your work. I am one of your newest followers and can't wait to see what all you have to show us in the future. I hope you can stop by my blog to check it out and become a follower. myscrapbookinghideaway.blogspot.com
    kayla.taylor7@yahoo.com

    Hugs,
    Kayla at My Scrapbooking Hideaway

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  9. cute card tfs!!!!

    Cathie
    scraphappycat@gmail.com

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  10. What a creative card, super cute!!!

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  11. This IS an adorable birthday card for a little boy. My 6 yr old is standing here and he laughed!! Good work Madison.

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  13. Great card!! Love the border you made!! Thanks for sharing!! I'm a new follower and can't wait to see what else you do!!

    Hugs,
    Tanya
    Freddylswillima@windstream.net

    P.s.. sorry I deleted other post.. had Jess's blog URL pasted and didn't know it before I posted.. SORRY :)

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  14. It is wonderful to see younger people enjoying the craft. You make super cute cards. Thanks for sharing.

    Mindy - The Determined Scrapper
    madams513@gmail.com
    http://thedeterminedscrapper.blogpspot.com

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  15. Really good card! Love how you made your own border punch!

    Tanya
    phenis2031 at yahoo dot com

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  16. Cool card! You have inspired me to go and play with my gypsy!
    Tvthomas717@aol.com

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  17. Cute card ! You are so talented. Want to try to do a border like yours on the Gypsy.

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  18. Madison I love this little robot card! He is super cute and you are talented! Thank you for sharing!!

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  19. That is such a cute card! I love the border what cut did you use from your kitchen to get that look?


    Kimmie

    kakrnach at yahoo dot com

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  20. Cute card.
    stuff@gt.rr.com
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  21. That card is just so cute. I just got the Robots cart. Have only used it once but I will have to make this guy. You are very creative. I am a new follower. I am also new to blogging. If you have time stop by for a visit.
    Thanks

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  22. cute as always madison its good to challange yourself you make the best projects that way calebwmartin@yahoo.com

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  23. Really great. Love how you did that border. I am a follower =)

    Hugs from Lilli =)
    l.a.nikolaisen at gmail dot com
    www.crazycardmaker.blogspot.com

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  24. I am a new follower, I love your card. I find it hard to make boy/men cards. I am too girly I think lol.
    Hugs,
    Melissa D
    mkds312@hotmail.com

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  25. Love your card. It is so cute!! TFS and I am a new follower!!
    HUGS
    davisj026 at gmail dot com

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  26. Love the color combo and the bot. TFS
    Jess B.
    thatzuneek@gmail.com

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  27. Very cute Madison!

    TFS
    Debi

    http://cards-by-montana-reflections.blogspot.com/

    cards_by_montana_reflections@bresnan.net

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  28. Adorable card. I love your homemade punch. What a great idea.
    mary3mom at yahoo dot com

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  29. This is adorable! I am still trying to figure out my gypsy and love seeing different things I can do with it! I never thought about making a border!!! I love the color combination too!
    jenniferreavis@sbcglobal.net

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  30. Love the robot card . My son loves robots, TFS !! michellecrawford80@yahoo.com

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  31. I love your little robot card! I'm hoping to get a gypsy soon. TFS Susan
    shanna13@frontiernet.net

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  32. So cute, you did a wonderful job!
    steph4575@msn.com

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  33. Great card and the border you made really does look like a punch!!

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  34. Very creative!!! I love your card!! So cute! TFS
    hugs,
    joni

    arcocha at yahoo dot com

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  35. Great card!! Love the border you made. Thnks for sharing.

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  36. Love how you thought outside the box.
    Cherylann (prinkles)
    prinkles@woh.rr.com

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  37. Thank you so much for the tip. Love the card!

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  38. The card is BEAUTIFUL. I don't have the Gypsy but I do have the DS. GREAT TIP THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH FOR SHARING. After a long day I ended up with a AWESOME TIP. CAN'T WAIT TO TRY IT.

    dendearmas@aol.com

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  39. Thanks for the gyspy tip. I will have to try this one out.

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  40. what an adorable card.
    mbchoj at aol dot com

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  41. such a cute card ... I love your ingenuity for figuring out how to get the results you want!

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  42. very cute card and very creative on making "your punch" once i get a gypsy i may have to look into making "punches" thanks for the idea and thanks for sharing!
    Alexandra
    taz8kiddo@yahoo.com

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  43. love the idea
    pigs20052002@yahoo.com

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  44. Great job! Thanks for sharing the how to on your gypsy! I need to spend more quality time learning how to use my gypsy! Thanks for being part of this hop! pjritsema at gmail dot com

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  45. Madison, I have come across your blog before and I just love your creations that you create to share with everyone. You are very talented & I want to thank you for sharing. I am already a follower. I hope you get a lot more hoppers before the night is over.

    Dee:)

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  46. What an amazing idea! I would have never thought of that!! You are so talented, and I LOVE your blog and all of your ideas!!


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    www.purplescrapbooker at gmail dot com

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  47. What a great card, this is so cute.
    pammejo1@yahoo.com
    http://pammejo-scrapbookflair.blogspot.com/

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  48. Adorable card! I love your style, am now a follower!

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  49. Very cute!!! Thanks for sharing. It was a great blog hop!!!

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  50. Your card is so cotton picking cute. I am going to have to work on my creativity. Great job and have enjoyed the hop.
    cstephenson@q.com

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  51. Very clever way to do this "stamped" border. I am going to have to try something like this with my Gypsy. I don't have many border punches and this certainly fits the bill. Thanks for sharing. I am a follower and I just finished the whole hop. It was wonderful. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com

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  52. Very cute card - thank you for sharing! gikinney1@gmail.com

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  53. Ingenious! You really can think outside the box! Great job Madison! TFS
    kathlee154@gmaildotcom
    http://kathleessnippitsncricuts.blogspot.com

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  54. What a FUN Card!

    kissall@bellsouth.net

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  55. What a fun card! Don't you just love experimenting and coming up with something totally (toadally?) cool? Your colors are just wonderful! I've been a follower for a while...I love coming here and learning from you! You can find me at ksjennings at gamil dot com and/or http://karelj.blogspot.com

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  56. Cute, clever, and creative card. It sure made me smile. TFS {Hugs} Peggy M [Whew!!! last spot. I did it .... I did it.!!!]
    Stampnmore at aol dot com

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  57. I have been playing around on my gypsy making my own border punches as well as punch around the borders. I need the picturesque cartridge now, lol
    Neat card
    TFS
    Angelia
    angeliaspapercrafts.blogspot.com

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  58. Nice job,,, Once you learn the gypsy its a great tool...(im still Learning it) its gonna take me forever... Dawn RI
    abosoffit@hotmail.com

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  59. Wow, I love this idea! Your card turned out so cute. Great job. ☺
    reneeleeak at yahoo dot com

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  60. Perfect card for the very end of the hp. This one makes me smile from ear to ear.

    Thanks for sharing

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  61. Sooo adorable!, love this!
    Jessica
    Thecreativestamperspot.blogspot.com

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  62. Madison that was an adorable card, keep up the good work you are very talented. TFS and already a follower.
    Hugs,
    Liset
    hailemnat.blogspot.com
    hailemnat@gmail.com

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  63. Adorable creations as always, TFS.
    cureta2 at yahoo dot com

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  64. you are just too creative! I love the little bug!
    liz :o)

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  65. Another great card! Your talent is amazing :)

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  66. Love the card! Yes that does look like a border punch, good job. Looks like another blog I will need to follow!

    kimappelt@sasktel dot net

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  67. Adorable card.. Thanks for another great project. Have a great weekend and can't wait to see more from you..

    bree.paris@gmail.com

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  68. beautiful project. The embossing turned out really nice1


    pookie
    moonqueen69@yahoo.com

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  69. Your card is too cute! I love how you created the border then cut it out. Very cleaver of you ;) It's a great hop! Hope Jess had an awesome day. kimmariebaker@gmail.com

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  70. Oh my what a fantastic card! I will be keeping this idea around as I have some boy birthdays coming up. :)

    http://samanthascricutcreations.blogspot.com/

    samanthascricutcreations@live.com

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  71. Great job on your card. I like that you use your Gypsy. I am follower

    Kathy
    Katsews at gmail dotcom

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  72. Madison,

    Great card, it is really cute!
    thanks for sharing:)

    ExpressionsByElaine.blogspot.com

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  73. What a great card - love the robot - love your "border punch". Very clever and resourceful!

    kimsheppard6 at hotmail dot com

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  74. You are so crafty!!! You did a great job on this card and creating something with something you didn't have! Very clever and resourceful.

    Anne
    lucyblueeyz at yahoo dot com
    Trinkets-n-Treasures.Artfire.com

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  75. Too cute. Im impressed how you did the bottom border. Great job. Hugs, Debi

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  76. Love the card! Great Job. Thanks for sharing.

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  77. I LOVE IT!!! Thanks for sharing how you did this! I don't have punches so this is a great idea for me! TFS!

    ~Lauren
    http://scrappinwithlala.blogspot.com

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  78. Super cute card. Thanks for the tip on using the cricut to create a punched border look. TFS!

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  79. What a great idea! Such a cute card!
    ra6352 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  80. So inventive to have the machine cut a punch looking border. Your card turned out very cute. Thank You for helping celebrate Jess's Birthday!
    quilt 4 fun 2 at hot mail dot com

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  81. What a great card. TFS!!!

    karen
    karen_staten@hotmail.com

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  82. Love the card and your resourcefulness :) Thanks for sharing :)

    Ashley "Scrappin' Pink Piglet"
    scrappinpinkpiglet(at)gmail(dot)com

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  83. that is a gerat card, and I love the "punched" border! really cute! What kind of pen did you use for the faux stitching. I haven't done that before and I wanted to get a white and black pen for that specific purpose. but I needed a tip on what kind is good!?!?! Thanks a lot and great card again!
    brenna
    rbanderson@live.ca
    brennasblitherings.blogspot.com

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  84. Super Cute!! Great job on the border!!

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  85. Brenna,

    The pens i used are called Gelly Roll fine tip pens! I bought all of them at Michaels, and they are around 1-2 dollars each!

    ~Madison

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  86. Great Job Madison!! Very ingenious.

    Thanks for being the last stop on such a great blog hop!

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  87. Great card! TFS!!

    amandaremus at gmail dot com

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  88. Great idea for making a boarder! Love it! Dina arm1997@msn.com

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  89. Way to use what you have! Great card!

    Jenn
    alteredbyjenn(at)mail(dot)com

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  90. Love the idea of creating your own border. Always looking for ways to use my Gypsy. Thx for sharing.

    Melissa.hymer@gmail.com

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  91. Adorable!!! Thanks for sharing

    erika.seever at klrd.ks.gov
    http://crafty-creations-by-erika.blogspot.com/

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  92. I Love the robet card.. I'm already a foloower
    Come and BEE a follower on my blog
    http://buzzybeedesigns.blogspot.com
    Rebecca Minor
    buzzybeedesigns(AT)yahoo(DOT)com

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  93. Such a cute card. Love the border.
    Blessings!
    http://theembellishedcard.blogspot.com
    RecipeScrapper at sbcglobal dot net

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  94. i LOVE your card! You have a lot of talent.

    allie
    iheartnavyblue006@gmail.com

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  95. Madison your card is super cute I love it and the border is great nice job as always you are so great at what you come up with and then putting it altogether! Debbie

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  96. Madison! you are just too talented..I'm still learning all about my gypsy..I did however make my first shape card using create a critter cart. It was so much fun.
    Minta
    mintab@gmail.com
    http://mintascreations.blogspot.com/

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  97. I think you have done an amazing job on this card. You are very very very talented, I wish I could come up with ideas like that. Thank you for sharing this wonderful card.
    pennykitz@charter.net
    http://pennykitz.blogspot.com/

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  98. Another darling card Madison! I love the way you think out of the box - something I need to do more often :)

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  99. Your are very creative. Wish I was that good. Thanks for sharing. I am a new follower and will come back to check out your other projects.

    Sue
    rolfe974@prodigy.net

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  100. Very cute!! I am a new follower, and new to blogs. and following Ect., but I am having a wonderful day!!

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  101. Already a follower! Great card! Love your "punched" border.
    www.craftycardgallery.blogspot.com

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  102. Love the card. I have been a follower on your site for a while and absolutly love your work.

    Thank for Sharing
    mlcain0202(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  103. Wow your card is funky cute and adorable all in one. TFS.....
    karensneedle@sbcglobal.net
    Visit my blog at:
    http://treasureddreams.blogspot.com

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  104. What a neat border. I love the entire card. TFS and for the opportunity to win.

    GiGi

    gigiact2 at bellsouth dot net

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  105. Cute Cute cute.. super dooper cute.. love it I need to start using my Gypsy ....

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  106. Cute card this blog hop was wonderful and once again Happy Birthday Jess.
    Thanks for sharing
    karen k 3 at ameritech dot net

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  107. cute card. great use of your gypsy!

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  108. great way to end a blog hop, TFS

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  109. great designing of this fantastic card

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  110. I love this card.... very fun!

    Thank you so much for sharing!!!

    ~Ola
    okj83 at live dot com
    zloe.blogspot.com

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  111. Wow! That is sooo neat! There is so much to be learned about the Gypsy. Thanks for sharing!
    Happy b-day, b-day girl again!
    XO ~ Amy Jo
    amyjrockstar at gmail dot com

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  112. Love your card! TFS

    mlenclade at gmail dot com

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  113. I really like the idea of making it look of the fo-punch =) very cute!

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  114. Super cute card! Thanks for inspiring me to make my own borders rather than keep on buying punches. You are very creative!
    Thanks for visiting my blog.
    Hugs!

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  115. Embossing looks so dynamic on elegant eggplant. And jewels add the perfect sparkle.....:):)
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