Blog Design Team: You Make Me Happy

Mar 26, 2015

The week is almost over, friends, and we hope you are getting some sunshine. Today, Blog Team Member Amy Sheffer has created a wonderfully cheerful card for us. Check it out…

Plus! Because we are feeling a little spring friskiness, we’re giving away a $25 Gift Certificate to the TE Store to one lucky winner! Read on for all the details…

And now, here’s Amy to tell us all about her project…

I think by now, if we’re not already enjoying some warmer temperatures,
we’re certainly looking forward to them! Today I’ve combined some
favorite TE products to create an inviting Spring scene.

The background
was done with the Ray of Sunshine Cutting Plate, along with a cheery
yellow polka dot pattern from the Build A Scene Paper Pack.

For the
focal point circle, I created a scene using patterns from the Build A
Scene Paper Pack and the Build A Scene – Rolling Hills die. The bicycle,
from Bikes & Trikes, is stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black, colored
with Copic markers, and die-cut using the coordinating Bikes & Trikes
dies. The bicycle flag is stamped with a sentiment from Think Happy
Thoughts, adhered to a toothpick, and tucked behind the bicycle.
The word “happy” was cut with the die that’s included in Think Happy
Thoughts.

Before adhering everything to a Salt Water Taffy card base, I
added a layer of vellum behind the Ray of Sunshine die-cut and popped it
up with foam tape. It gives the open sections of the Ray of Sunshine
die-cut an interesting translucent quality.

Thank you for joining me
today! Hoping your March is going out like a lamb!

Thank you for sharing such a fun, springtime card with us today, Amy! You can find more of Amy’s beautiful work on her blog, Pickled Paper Designs. Have a joyful day!

Are you yearning to create something as sunshiny and happy as this card? You’re in luck because one lucky winner will receive a $25 Gift Certificate to the TE Store to help get started!

How to Enter: Leave a comment below telling us how you celebrated the first day of Spring by Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 11:59 pm PST.
We’ll choose one lucky winner at random to win a $25 Gift Certificate to the TE Store! We’ll announce the winner here on the TE Blog next week. Good
luck!

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Anonymous

April 22, 2015 at 1:42 am

I would love to win this one for mom.
heather hgtempaddy@hotmail.com
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Nancy

March 30, 2015 at 12:50 am

debated going out for a walk in the sunshine or making a few cards…cards won out! Two birthday and one for Easter!
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Rebecca

March 29, 2015 at 11:45 am

We went to Disney World! It was perfect weather here in FL!
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Angela

March 29, 2015 at 4:03 am

I celebrated the first day of spring by opening the windows and listening to the birds chirp!
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Ruth Dupchen

March 28, 2015 at 10:32 pm

The first day of Spring was spent just looking out the window watching two birds looking for food. Soon all the birds will be back here. My husband and I love to watch the birds here in our new state because they are so different from the birds that we had in our other state.
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Karen Kemplin

March 28, 2015 at 4:00 pm

I just have to say I LOVE the TE app. You've made it soo easy to access everything TE from my phone! I celebrated spring by making Easter cards for my family.
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ionabunny

March 28, 2015 at 1:27 pm

Oh, I love this LO. Love how you paper pieced the rays and the lovely spring colours. Oh, yes, can't wait for spring. Really feel the need to use bright colours. Hugz
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Danielle H

March 28, 2015 at 1:20 pm

Still waiting for the snow to melt but the days are so much longer, love that! All this sun sure puts everyone in a good mood. Very pretty card, great inspiration! Thanks!
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Michelle Laulu

March 28, 2015 at 6:18 am

My kids and I went on a walk to Grandma's house. My son can't get enough of the "popcorn" trees. (Trees with blossoms). The flowers are so beautiful in Spring!
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LIz McAllister

March 28, 2015 at 2:27 am

I spent the first day of Spring skiing in Colorado with my great 16 year old daughter!
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Helen Gullett

March 27, 2015 at 10:17 pm

This card will totally make someone happy!!! So love that bicycle! 😀
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Michelle Sullivan

March 27, 2015 at 9:37 pm

Love it! The sun came out for a bit here in Upstate N.Y, we celebrated the first day of spring with family members celebrating our son's 6th bday eating Thai. Food and cake!
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Robin B.

March 27, 2015 at 7:29 pm

Pretty card! I love the layering and patterned papers.
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Conniecrafter

March 27, 2015 at 7:28 pm

Love the use of the background die and great colors, sweet card!
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Liz Davis

March 27, 2015 at 7:19 pm

Let the grandkids play on our playground that we built and ride the bikes. Beautiful fun card
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Diane

March 27, 2015 at 6:46 pm

My husband and I took our 18 mod grandson to the park for the first time this year. Later that evening hubby grilled steaks. Yum!
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Karen Harris

March 27, 2015 at 4:26 pm

Unfortunately, my first day of spring was spent indoors because it was cold and raining cats and dogs (but not the cute ones, like those created by Danielle Lounds).
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Becky

March 27, 2015 at 4:25 pm

Spring is early here in Wa. Even though it was raining we had some sun and lots of spring bulbs coming up..been busy in the garden getting a jump on those weeds…I spent the winter redoing my craft room…look great!!
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Purrfect Paper Creations

March 27, 2015 at 3:43 pm

What an adorable card! I celebrated the first day of Spring by coming to your class Taylor!

Thanks for the opportunity to win!

Chris L.
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Tracy

March 27, 2015 at 3:41 pm

adorable card Amy! love everything about it. How did I celebrate the first day of Spring? as I recall I shoveled snow (boo!)
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Larissa Heskett

March 27, 2015 at 2:31 pm

We were actually skiing!! HAHAHAHA!! Guess it was our way of saying Goodbye to Winter and Hello to SPRING!! THANKS for sharing and for the chance to win!! Have a Fabulous Weekend!! =)
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Anonymous

March 27, 2015 at 1:45 pm

Went out for lunch with friends.
~Leanne S
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loulou

March 27, 2015 at 12:45 pm

Fabulous card. I love all the gorgeous layers and the polka dots give a fabulous spring feel. We have come into Autumn here but you wouldn't know it. It has been hotter than mid summer.
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Julie Ann

March 27, 2015 at 12:02 pm

Love your card it is amazing and all the details you have in it is stunning.
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Anonymous

March 27, 2015 at 12:01 pm

Lauren A from Ca
First day of spring spent taking a class from you taylor at stamp fever so much fun!!
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Janis

March 27, 2015 at 11:09 am

I celebrated spring by enjoying being outside with my 4 yr old granddaughter….doing some prep work in the garden while she picked all my crocuses!! 🙂
<3 J

jwoolbright at gmail dot com
HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com
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Janice

March 27, 2015 at 11:08 am

It was not so warm where I am so I enjoyed the sunshine through my craft room window.
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Kathy D

March 27, 2015 at 11:03 am

What a happy card, Amy!

I celebrated the first day of spring by scraping snowy slush off the driveway (so it would not freeze there overnight).

Thanks for the chance to win!
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Theresa

March 27, 2015 at 9:18 am

The first day of Spring was not much to celebrate…but the third day of Spring was gorgeous! We just enjoyed the sunshine!
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walchowDesign

March 27, 2015 at 8:20 am

As many knows that The Netherlands is famous for it's rainy season but also the country of tulips. My tulip bulbs in the garden are already showing it's appearance and the daffodils are blooming everywhere.
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Paulette S

March 27, 2015 at 3:47 am

That little bicycle is so cute!! Gosh, I know it was just a few days ago, but I have no idea? I did take Millie to the park a couple of days after that since the sun was shining and she's been missing the park so bad all winter. My grand baby will be 3 in June. Thanks, Paulette S.
craftqueen417 at yahoo dot com
paulettesprettypapercrafts dot wordpress dot com
still can't figure out why Google insists on tying my blogger profile that has no blog and an expired email address to my informtation! But they won't let me edit it either.
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Linda Meunier

March 27, 2015 at 3:25 am

Hi! I spent my first day of spring watching it snow all day! ! Hoping it will get warmer here soon! Thanks for great ideas!
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Amy C.

March 27, 2015 at 2:34 am

I celebrated the first day of spring by handing out baked goodies to my sons' teachers and administrative staff.
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Gloria

March 27, 2015 at 2:29 am

I celebrated the first day of spring by watching some snow melt knowing gardening is right around the corner! I live in NJ.
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Laraine R

March 27, 2015 at 2:00 am

Lovely card! I went to work and spent my lunch time enjoying the great weather!
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Eva Wierzbinski

March 27, 2015 at 1:57 am

I celebrated the first day of Spring by baking 2 cakes: carrot cake and a chocolate cake!!!
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Sandy Ross

March 27, 2015 at 1:06 am

To celebrate Spring we had a BBQ'd burgers since the BBQ was finally not completely covered in snow. They were soooooooooooooooooooo yummy!!!!
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NanW

March 27, 2015 at 12:54 am

Went out to lunch with my book club.
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Connie G

March 26, 2015 at 11:47 pm

Nothing to celebrate in the Northeast! Cold and windy on the first day of spring. Almost broke a record. This spring scene is just adorable.
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Evelyn

March 26, 2015 at 11:38 pm

it was cold and snowy here in the midwest, so didn't feel very spring like here!
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Sherry Butcher

March 26, 2015 at 11:06 pm

My first day of spring I cleaned up in the yard and now on the 29th I'll have a lunch outside. I'll invite a friend and her dog down and well let the dogs play in the sunshine. TFS.
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Carla Hogan

March 26, 2015 at 10:38 pm

I celebrated the first day of Spring by cleaning out my rock/flower garden and getting a new raised.bed veggie garden ready with some green onion sets. We're not suppose to have gardens where I live, but we sneaked a very small area into a veggie/herb patch. LoVe watching them grow and produce, almost as much as I love TE products!!! (-;
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D.Ann

March 26, 2015 at 10:00 pm

Thanks for feeling frisky and giving the op to whittle down my wishlist! : )
This card is jut too sweet! Love the chevron clouds, polkadot hills and doily peaking around the circle all surrounded by polkadot sunrays = FAB!
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Ruby N

March 26, 2015 at 9:54 pm

rested 🙂 beautiful card!
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Sue Gautreaux

March 26, 2015 at 9:38 pm

Amy, that is a beautiful and fun-loving card! I spent my first day of Spring in a dr.'s office, but that's ok, just the thought of Spring right around the corner if a good thing!
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cghundley

March 26, 2015 at 9:35 pm

I blogged all morning
and then worked in my
craft room before
going out to dinner
with my husband and
to read at Barnes
and Noble Bookstore!
Carla from Utah
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Darlene Satkewich

March 26, 2015 at 9:04 pm

I spent the first day of spring driving to work in snow. Love the card!
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Tona

March 26, 2015 at 8:49 pm

Wonderful card! I love all the layers & textures.
I spent the 1st day of spring taking my husband's truck in for an oil change lol.
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Rebecca Ednie

March 26, 2015 at 8:37 pm

I'm afraid I wasn't feeling well so nothing special.
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SuprFoxDesigns

March 26, 2015 at 8:31 pm

First off- LOVE the card!!!! It screams SPRING
We celebrated the first day of spring by planting in our garden 🙂 We have planted tomatoes, peppers, onions, basil, watermelon, beans, squash and a slew of so much more! Happy Spring!
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Mary Holshouser

March 26, 2015 at 8:12 pm

It was a cold day so I didn't do much to start spring. I did take my big geranium outside but had to bring her back in on tuesday. Going to have a frost this weekend.
thanks
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Susan

March 26, 2015 at 7:50 pm

Adorable card! Looks like spring! I celebrated spring with my 18 month old and 3 year old granddaughters looking at "blossoms" and colors in the neighborhood. Happy thoughts!
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KT Fit Kitty

March 26, 2015 at 7:25 pm

Your card is gorgeous! I love that sunburst! I celebrated spring by wishing we had spring-like weather LOL. We still have about 4 feet of snow on the ground here in Nova Scotia. Hoping the snow will be gone within a month or so – that's how long people are saying it will take to get rid of it. This is one of the worst winters I can remember.
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Jean

March 26, 2015 at 6:57 pm

Love the layers and details on this!
Spring is here but it is cloudy and chilly. But no snow so I am happy.
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Louise Wagner

March 26, 2015 at 6:40 pm

Beautiful card! I put all the summer chairs and decorations out on my deck. Hopefully we won't get any more snow! But it's Iowa, so you never know!
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Barbregs

March 26, 2015 at 6:33 pm

I am so excited for spring and I just love the bicycle on this card. I can't wait to get mine out!
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Sue D

March 26, 2015 at 6:14 pm

Cute card design with the rays of sunshine.
I celebrated Spring by collecting maple sap to make syrup.
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Stephanie R/S

March 26, 2015 at 5:49 pm

Such a fun card I am in NY so first day of spring I was shoveling snow but I also did some spring cleaning
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Mutzy Mia

March 26, 2015 at 5:47 pm

On the first day of spring I removed the snowman from our front door and hung a wreath of spring flowers. Thanks for the chance to win.
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Renee M

March 26, 2015 at 5:04 pm

Sweet card! I especially like the coloring of the pretty bicycle 🙂 On first day of spring I went for a walk around the park and was so glad to finally get to enjoy some great weather. Happy spring!
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Brandi R

March 26, 2015 at 4:51 pm

I'm still waiting for Spring to arrive….LOL. The "official" day that Spring was supposed to arrive, I spent cleaning up my craft table and reorganizing a few areas of my craft room. So…I guess you could say I celebrated with a mini spring cleaning of my crafty space 😀
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Unknown

March 26, 2015 at 4:46 pm

I celebrated by sweeping snow! At least it was a light snow, so I didn't have to shovel it! Spring may officially be here, but you wouldn't know it by the weather in PA!
Laura Holt
[Google will call me "unknown."]
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Liz Lumsden

March 26, 2015 at 4:41 pm

This is really a happy card! The colors are so cheerful.
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Princess Judy Palmer

March 26, 2015 at 4:39 pm

I love the concept of spring more than the reality as it is a bit too pollen filled for me. I celebrated spring by noticing all the yellow blooms, taking in a deep cleansing breath of spring air, and then promptly blowing my nose.
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Birdena

March 26, 2015 at 4:05 pm

I love listening to the birds and seeing deer outside. On the first day of Spring there was a lovely song outside. The first day of Spring got me in the mood to decorate for Easter. I used many of your dies. Everything turned out great. It is worth the time that it took making everything.
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Sheila H

March 26, 2015 at 3:43 pm

I spent the first day of Spring crafting Easter and Spring cards. I had some new supplies and thoroughly enjoyed them 🙂
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Donna Whitten

March 26, 2015 at 3:35 pm

Lovely spring card! I celebrated spring by grilling steaks! Yum!
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Denise Bryant

March 26, 2015 at 3:21 pm

Beautiful spring card! I love the colors and the sunshine rays! Fun layers and bicycle stamp!
We have had very mild weather here in northern CA, with not much of a winter at all. On the first day of spring, I was at work all day, so didn't do anything special. But I did receive a beautiful spring bouquet of flowers delivered on my birthday, which was the 16th. It has tulips, roses, snapdragons and carnations, all in pretty yellows and oranges.
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Gregsgirl's crafty corner

March 26, 2015 at 3:16 pm

Going outside for a walk with my gorgeous hubby and buying a tulip plant for our table : )
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Mary

March 26, 2015 at 3:03 pm

Just looking at this card makes me smile. Beautiful!

Mary from NH
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Beverly Perdue

March 26, 2015 at 2:57 pm

Such a lovely card! Love the rays of sunshine and the toothpick with the flag on the bicycle. On the first day of Spring, I was so glad to see the sunshine! My husband and I went out to dinner and ate some seafood. On the first full day of spring, the weather was so pretty. We opened the windows to let in the bright sunshine — just love it!
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Jen

March 26, 2015 at 2:45 pm

Fabulous card! I celebrated spring by taking a walk and enjoying the flowers coming up and the tree's in bloom.
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Noreen

March 26, 2015 at 2:43 pm

I took a walk and enjoyed the budding out of trees in the neighborhood.
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Kris B

March 26, 2015 at 2:37 pm

Cute card! Love the background, since I have the Ray of Sunshine cutting plate, I will need to give it a try! It's still cold here in Indiana, so I haven't really celebrated spring yet. I am itching to get out and start the garden and flowerbed!
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Sue A

March 26, 2015 at 2:34 pm

I am so greatful that it was warm enough this year to celebrate spring by taking a walk with my baby and my puppies. We were a little bundled up, but it is wonderful to get out of the house here in Iowa.
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Nancy

March 26, 2015 at 2:29 pm

I live in NJ so the first day of spring was celebrated by watching 6 inches of snow falling outside my window! Can't wait for some real spring!
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Aartje

March 26, 2015 at 2:28 pm

Beautyfull spring card and it is perfect for my spring feeling. I live in Holland and that is the country of cycling. And on the first spring day I would love to cycle and see all the new fresh green colors outside and feel the warm sunshine. Love this season!
Hugs Aartje
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Christina Hor

March 26, 2015 at 2:24 pm

Spring is my favorite season a flower garden lover. I spend my first day of spring with the start of spring cleaning my yard and getting ready to put some bulbs in. When all is done, I sat back, sip my cup of joe and just enjoy the fresh outdoor air.
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Anonymous

March 26, 2015 at 2:18 pm

For those of us in California there is not much of a change in the weather for spring. We're not digging out from mounds of snow. So I just go by the calendar and get out my Easter decorations for spring!!
Sue Kennedy
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Mandee Teel

March 26, 2015 at 2:18 pm

My first day of Spring was spent admiring all the little sneek peeks of Green popping out of the ground…. ( my tulips are starting to say Hello!) 🙂
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Gloria

February 19, 2015 at 1:19 pm

Good use of a die
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ionabunny

February 17, 2015 at 9:47 pm

Very pretty card. Love these dies. Hugz
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Jean

February 16, 2015 at 7:44 pm

Very pretty!
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