Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge #26

Jul 25, 2008

Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge #26

Happy Friday and Happy Cupcake Day! Are you all ready for the weekend? I am! It has been a loooong week since returning home from CHA! My friend Jami let me borrow another one of her stamps for this cupcake card. I used the new Cupcake Chef from Inky Antics. Isn’t he so cute!? I stamped the chef on Shimmer White cardstock and colored him with Copic markers. The patterned paper is Splendid from the Crate Paper Sweet Branch collection. The sentiment is from Papertrey’s Mixed Messages and the rhinestone brads are from Stampin’ Up. It just so happens that today I’m also hosting a challenge for the Dare to Get Dirty event in celebration of the Splitcoaststampers Dirty Dozen anniversary! It you’re a member of the Fan Club, you can check out the challenge here… it’s a *sweet* one! If you’re not a member of the Fan Club you can check out how to become a member here. You’ll receive some great perks and help support a site

that means so much to all of us stampers! Now let me introduce you to the Featured Cupcake Sampler this week! Denise Marzec blogs at The Paper Landscaper and recently joined the Dirty Dozen Design Team. She picked one of my favorite cupcake images to make a sweet creation using this week’s sketch. Thanks for sampling the sketch, Denise! Now it’s your turn to try the sketch! I’ll chose the most clever, creative, and cute creation from the submissions this weekend to be the Featured Cupcake Sampler next week. Your design and blog will be featured on my blog during Cupcake Friday. One random winner will also be selected from among all the

participants to receive 2 Copic markers! You’re not required to use cupcakes for the challenge, but if you got ’em why not use ’em!? 🙂 You’re welcome to create something other than a card, just stick as closely to the sketch as possible and you’ll be eligible for the prize drawing and Featured Cupcake Sampler honors. If you’re uploading to Splitcoast use keyword TECC26 (for Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge 26). Leave a comment on this post with a link to your blog post or gallery upload so I can check it out! You must have your cards uploaded by Monday, July 28th at 8am PST to be eligible for the prize drawing. I can’t wait to see what you come up with! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

And you definitely don’t want to miss the wonderful inspiration from the Cupcake Crew this week!

Ana Wohlfahrt: Ink A Stamp

Stephanie Hargis: Steph’s Stampin’ Stuff

Jami Sibley: More is More

Vicki Chrisman: This Art that makes me Happy

Mary Jo Albright: Beauty Lies Within

Monika Davis: M.A.D. Stamper

Lynn Mercurio: Stamperosity

Sherrie Siemens: Card Creme

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inkedx2

August 4, 2008 at 11:22 pm

Well due to not being home I was not able to post my card in time. I have included it here as I thought you might like to see it anyway.

https://inkedx2.blogspot.com/2008/07/sketch-challege-from-saturday.html

Robbie
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Karen

July 31, 2008 at 6:05 am

Hi Taylor,

I am wayyyyyy to later, but thought you might like to see my card anyways. I didnt put the brads on as your sketch specified as they would have been lost on my chosen background papers! lol

karen
xo
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PaperCutting Kind of Day

July 30, 2008 at 8:24 pm

This is the first time I have played with your sketches but I just had to use this cupcake stencil and your sketch was what I needed!
https://pkod.blogspot.com/2008/07/cupcake-kind-of-day.html
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Sankari W.

July 30, 2008 at 6:58 pm

OMGoodness!! I loved this sketch! I had to make two cards! IT was so much fun and I loved the way it works with using different papers and textures 🙂
Thanks so much Taylor – glad to hear you are ok from the earthquake and hope your little kittty is feeling better.
You can find my card here;
https://sunnysankari.blogspot.com/
Thanks!!
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Tammy Hershberger

July 29, 2008 at 1:47 pm

Running late… trying to get caught up on those Dirty Dare challenges! Here's my card!

https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1000063?cat=500&ppuser=48990

Thanks for the fun, Taylor! You're ruining my budget with the need for more cupcake stamps, ya' know! 🙂
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Lee (LuvLee on SCS)

July 29, 2008 at 8:14 am

FABulous sketch!!!! And what a cute little chef!!! I totally want to try your next sketch….Donna has me convinced I gotta try!!! LOL I got all the Dirty Dare challenges done, so maybe I’ll clean up my table in time for your next one!! LOL
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Donelle

July 28, 2008 at 10:45 pm

This is the first time I've ever done a challenge for any type – I'm so bummed that I just realized I'm too late to be included. :o( Please check out my card anyway – I tried so hard and I love how it turned out!

https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/999368?cat=500&ppuser=167900
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Vicki

July 28, 2008 at 6:25 pm

Cute cute cute cards!! 🙂 Thanks for the challenge!
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Janette

July 28, 2008 at 5:06 pm

not sure if I got this posted in time but wanted to try anyway. great sketch- hope you like mine, here it is:

https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/998972?cat=500&ppuser=76424
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Anne Marie

July 28, 2008 at 4:01 pm

Thanks for the fun sketch! I am just excited I finally got the time in a weekend to play. Here is mine https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/998895?cat=500&ppuser=97117. Thank you!
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Donna

July 28, 2008 at 3:30 pm

what a unique sketch!! love it!

Howdy Girlfriend
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Jenstampz

July 28, 2008 at 2:50 pm

I love your cards this week!! So super cute!

Here is mine:

https://jenstampz.blogspot.com/2008/07/here-is-card-i-created-for-taylor.html

Jenna Hipps
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Yosha

July 28, 2008 at 2:17 pm

This is a lovely card! And a great sketch! First time I am trying one of your sketches…

https://in-my-moments.blogspot.com/2008/07/sketch-but-not-cupcake.html

Cheers
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Vicki May

July 28, 2008 at 11:19 am

Brill sketch, I liked it so much I’ve done 2 cards and here they are
https://juscosscards.blogspot.com/
Thanks for challenge x Vicki x
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Paper doll

July 28, 2008 at 8:50 am

I really like this sketch and love my creation as well as yours (I always do)

https://papermadnessinc.blogspot.com
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Lysa

July 28, 2008 at 6:34 am

Another great challenge to keep me on my toes!

https://lysaq.blogspot.com/2008/07/tecc-26.html

Thanks!
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Angela Knopf

July 28, 2008 at 5:56 am

I think I must have forgotten to add my link to my card. And to think, I actually finished mine on Friday. Geez! Thanks for the fabulous sketch Taylor! I love how the chef’s hat looks like a cupcake too!

Here’s my submission:
https://inkybutton.typepad.com/inkin_it_up_with_inky_but/2008/07/party-hats-all.html
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Jennifer Moore

July 28, 2008 at 5:25 am

I love the little chef. Here’s my submission: https://www.jamsquared.net/blog/Jennifer_blog.htm
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Enjoli Bennett

July 28, 2008 at 2:45 am

I ♥ this sketch. I had a lot of fun! =) Here's my card:

https://stampingunderthesun.blogspot.com/2008/07/dazzling-party-bella.html
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Brit Swiderski

July 28, 2008 at 1:33 am

What a cute card and sketch! This card was a fun time to make and the first one I’ve made for a challenge for you. Thanks for the challenge!

https://artismysunshine.blogspot.com/2008/07/life-as-i-know-it.html
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Tami

July 27, 2008 at 11:47 pm

Here’s mine- I combined it with your DTGD challenge

https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/998043?cat=14422
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Mel Hanlon

July 27, 2008 at 9:19 pm

Here is mine

https://melhanlon.blogspot.com
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Terri

July 27, 2008 at 7:58 pm

Another awesome sketch, Taylor. Love how that background paper is placed at an angle, will definitely be using this one again! Thanks for letting me play! Here’s my card:

https://simplypaperandstamps.blogspot.com/
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Tess

July 27, 2008 at 6:54 pm

I have to say Taylor that I had so much fun making this card. I am happy with the turnout of it also. I hope you like it. Thanks for having these challenges. I love to play along then I get the chance.

Here’s my card:
https://mountaineerstamper.blogspot.com/2008/07/taylored-expressions-cupcake-challenge.html
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Rene' Sharp

July 27, 2008 at 6:07 pm

This is the first card I have ever created for a challenge. It was so much fun, I really must do it again!

I changed the sketch slightly. My image turned out to be a bit bigger than what I thought it would be, so I had to put the sentiment to the sides of the main image, and my bling was placed on the slant of the pp on the top and the bottom of the image.

Please check out my card on my blog.

By the way, love your blog. It’s one of my faves.
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Gina Rallo

July 27, 2008 at 5:10 pm

Beautiful cards! Great sketch!

Here’s my take:
https://www.theartofinking.com/my_weblog/2008/07/missing-you.html
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Chrissy

July 27, 2008 at 4:59 pm

Fantastic challenge!! My card can be viewed at

https://chrissyscreativespot.blogspot.com/2008/07/love-your-style-card-award.html
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Sarah {SCS: Sairabee}

July 27, 2008 at 3:31 pm

My first Cupcake challenge ever is posted on my blog! Thanks for the inspiration! And the post below that is a case of a card by Julie Ebersole, which was cased off an old card of yours! 🙂

Love your blog! Not sure why it took me so long to get it in my reader, but it’s there now!
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The Scrap Pirate

July 27, 2008 at 3:11 pm

This is too much fun!! I love the sketch. Taylor and Denise your cards are beautiful.
Here is mine:
https://scrappirate.blogspot.com

Thanks,
Noelle
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Regan

July 27, 2008 at 12:43 pm

here’s mine “sans” cupcake again…haha

https://stampymcstamperson.blogspot.com/2008/07/taylors-cupcake-challenge-26.html
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Kathi C.

July 27, 2008 at 4:29 am

I’m a first-timer on this challenge. Fun sketch. Thanks, Taylor! My card is here: https://kathiscreativecorner.blogspot.com/2008/07/in-mood-for-challenge.html
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Heather

July 27, 2008 at 3:49 am

These sketches are so super cute!!! I am so glad I found your blog!
Here is my card link:

https://joemamainks.blogspot.com/2008/07/cupcakes.html
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Marie

July 26, 2008 at 8:54 pm

This is my first time trying the challenge. This is my only cupcake image. Hope you like!

Title: Good Times
http://www.alohanmabuhay.blogspot.com
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Kathryn

July 26, 2008 at 8:25 pm

I played for the first time last week, just had to do another Cupcake Sketch. I’m lovin’ them!
Here is my take:
https://ilovethemmoreeveryday.blogspot.com/
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Lisa_in_AR

July 26, 2008 at 7:03 pm

Thanks for these sketches. My cards were all getting to be pretty much the same layout. This is helping me to break out of my rut. Here’s my version:
https://lisaann124.blogspot.com/2008/07/another-card-and-ceiling-update.html
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Sara

July 26, 2008 at 6:17 pm

Taylor, I’ve always wanted to play along with your great sketches. Thanks for the challenge. Here’s my card link https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/996476
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Melody

July 26, 2008 at 5:20 pm

Great sketch and very cute stamp. Got combine it with my DTGD card too. Here it is:
Melody

https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/996411?cat=500&ppuser=156321
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Tanya

July 26, 2008 at 3:39 pm

What a fun sketch! Thanks! I did a page! Here it is: https://tanyastampsnthings.blogspot.com/2008/07/sketch-on-page.html
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Erica Payne

July 26, 2008 at 2:45 pm

I love this sketch and I’m ashamed to admit this is the first time I’ve done one of your cupcake Friday sketches. I’m uploading it to my blog now. http://www.ericasartisticattic.blogspot.com
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Maria Gurnsey

July 26, 2008 at 1:37 pm

great sketch Taylor, but it seemed to get the better of me!! here’s mine
https://scrapsbym.blogspot.com/2008/07/new-stamp-set-and-challenge.html
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Catherine

July 26, 2008 at 1:25 pm

Your image is just too cute and ofcourse so is your card. This sketch was way too fun to play with. Here’s mine… https://inksomia.blogspot.com/2008/07/taylored-expressions-cupcake-challenge_26.html
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Jen Young

July 26, 2008 at 8:59 am

soooo cute, Taylor!!! I hope I have some time to play!!

hugs,
Jen
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Jenn

July 26, 2008 at 5:30 am

Thanks for a fun sketch…i combined it with my DTGD card, too 🙂
https://stampnscrapjenn.blogspot.com/2008/07/dare-to-get-dirty-friday-challenges.html
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Vicki C

July 26, 2008 at 3:59 am

Beautiful Taylor.. and thankyou again for another great sketch this week!
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StampOwl

July 26, 2008 at 3:53 am

here is my card for this challenge

https://stampowl.blogspot.com/2008/07/cupcake-challenge-or-2.html
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Michelle B. AKA JustPaintingAround

July 26, 2008 at 3:50 am

Every week I see the sketch and I'm not immediately sure but I end up loving it and know I'll use it again. Thanks Taylor! Here's mine:
https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/995881?cat=500&ppuser=158949
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Jean Delaney

July 26, 2008 at 3:40 am

Taylor,
I’ve been here three weeks in a row. I do believe that qualifies me as being hooked. I’m having a ball and really love the ideas. Here’s my card for the week: https://www.jeandelaney.typepad.com/
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Jana

July 26, 2008 at 2:11 am

These are wonderful, Taylor!
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Anonymous

July 26, 2008 at 1:16 am

Hi Taylor! I love this sketch! Such a unique idea! Here's my card: https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/995654?cat=500&ppuser=113844 Perhaps you recognize the ribbon? – Mary R. (scs #1volunteer)
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Jenny Mick

July 26, 2008 at 12:22 am

Very cute sketch!! And your card is adorable too! Here’s mine (I paired it with the Papertrey Ink blog hop challenge to use vellum)… https://create-everyday.blogspot.com/2008/07/blog-hop-entry.html
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Lindsay

July 25, 2008 at 10:12 pm

Interesting layout… gave me a couple troubles.

My cupcake card
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LaurieF

July 25, 2008 at 8:49 pm

I love your sketch challenges Taylor. I finally got to do one. Here is my link to my card – https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/995388?cat=500&ppuser=24381
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Basement Stamper

July 25, 2008 at 8:11 pm

I love your cards and loved seeing all the friendly pics of you at CHA!!! They are just obsessed with your height 😉

I nominated you for an award:
https://basementstamper.blogspot.com/2008/07/brilliante-weblog-award.html
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Dawn Pritchard

July 25, 2008 at 7:54 pm

As usual I love your sketch and glad I got to play today. Here is the link to my card https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/995263?cat=14422
Thanks for the inspiration and for the the cute Taylor Tots I got on Tuesay! Love em’!
Dawn
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TCake

July 25, 2008 at 7:52 pm

Hi taylor & girls…fab challenge this week loving the little chef & the cupcake tea stand…this is my first go at your challenges….here it is:… cupcake wishes.

Cupcakes & kisses Teresa x
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Anonymous

July 25, 2008 at 6:19 pm

LOL – this cute cupcake chef should arrive at my house today. He’s adorable!
debbies on SCS
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Shannon Erskine

July 25, 2008 at 6:06 pm

That chef image is so cute! Fun sketch! love it! Heres my card
https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/995144?nocache=1
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peanutbee

July 25, 2008 at 6:06 pm

I almost bought this stamp when I was at the stamp show in Ocean City…I should have, it’s adorable! Love what you did with it!

…Thanks again for picking me for the featured spot this week. It was TONS o’ fun!!
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Ana

July 25, 2008 at 5:32 pm

I am so in love with this stamp!! I was going to order it but it was sold out 🙁 Love what you did with him.
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Alexandra

July 25, 2008 at 4:55 pm

Oh, he is totally adorable – I love that card, so cute!! I love it – and I am really going to try and play along this weekend, but still have swaps for Convention to do! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
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Monika/Buzsy

July 25, 2008 at 4:29 pm

Super cute card Taylor! I woudn’t have tought of turning the paper… what a great idea! TFS!
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Charmaine (CharmWarm)

July 25, 2008 at 4:23 pm

Great sketch, Taylor and I LOVE your card with it! Here’s my submission: https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/995036?nocache=1

THanks for the challenge!
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Stephanie Hargis

July 25, 2008 at 3:27 pm

I love this little chef image Taylor! I have been looking for this stamp for a while now and when I checked the Eclectic Paperie store they said it was out of stock! Boo! Haha. Someone sent me an image with him a while back and I have been in love ever since! Haha! Anyway, your card is fantastic! I love the dp that you used! Denise’s card is wonderful too! Thanks for another great sketch! 😀

((Hugs))
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Lynn Mercurio

July 25, 2008 at 3:20 pm

What a cute image. I haven’t seen this adorable chef before…gonna have to add him to my list of “cupcake gottahaves”. Love how he looks on that awesome paper! Thanks for the inspiration.
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SueB

June 12, 2008 at 11:00 am

simple but grand – you have the greatest eye for color, Taylor!
happy b’day!
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Karen

June 12, 2008 at 10:47 am

Lovely birthday card Taylor and by the way, a little birdie says it’s YOUR birthday … happy birthday!
Karen
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Sue

June 12, 2008 at 4:25 am

Love this card!
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Emily

June 12, 2008 at 2:20 am

WOW! Simple, but totally stunning! I love your colors, and that DP is gorgeous!
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Vicki C

June 12, 2008 at 1:38 am

WHOA! Loving these colors SO MUCH! This is darling!
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RaeAnne

June 12, 2008 at 1:10 am

Iowa is going down, under water…

500 year flood of 2008. katrina in Iowa
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Amber (tink13)

June 11, 2008 at 10:14 pm

Your card is very cute.
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Amber (tink13)

June 11, 2008 at 10:14 pm

Your card is very cute.
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Dannie Graves

June 11, 2008 at 7:53 pm

What a beautiful card. I love the colors, the clean lines, the layout…everything!
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