Friday, 1 July 2011

July Crafters Companion challenge card!!!


Hiya Everyone,

Did you miss me?!? It's been ages since I last posted but I have been so busy moving and decorating that I haven't been crafting at all. I'm still on a break with all my DT work but am itching to get back into it now.

This challenge card I actually made about 6 weeks ago as I made July and August challenge cards in advance but I put them in a "safe place" and in a blind panic today realising it was the end of the month have been going through box after box trying to find it! After breathing a sign of relief at finding the card, I then realised I had no idea where my digital camera was - Arghhhhh!!!! Anyhoo, I ended up taking the piccies on my hubbys Iphone as I had lost the will to live by this point so the piccies are a bit rubbish.

The theme for July is "One for the boys!" so I decided to use the football crazy popcorn bear stamp set which you can buy here. I have coloured him in with my promarkers to match the fab papers which are from a the freebie Summer Driggs "Freedom ain't free" kit which you can get for yourself here. Check out all her freebie kits while you are there - they are totally fab!!!

Check out the Crafters Companion monthly challenge blog to be in with a chance to win a fab prize!!!




My craft room is decorated and all the stuff is in it but I've had no time to put my storage back up or anything as we only moved on friday and there has been so much to do. I look forward to sharing my newly updated crafty space with you all shortly!

I will draw my June blog candy and post July blog candy tomorrow as it's nearly 1am and I'm soooo sleepy! Don't forget to check back to see if you're my lucky winner!!!

I will enter this into the following challenges:-

Catch the bug - Red, white and blue with ribbon
Craft your days away - Vintage
Designed to delight - Red, white and blue (and/or christmas too)
Our creative corner - Your style
Card cupids - Cards for boys
Birthday sundaes - Stars and stripes birthday
Crafty pad - Bold and bright or soft pastels
Dream valley - Use ribbon
Here comes the boys - Stars and spts birthday
Kenny K krafty girlz - Red, white and blue
Sentimental sunday - Patriotic - use the colours of your nations flag
Stampacular sunday - Stars and stripes
Cards for men - Stars
Creative stamp friends - Dots
Daisy doodles - Stars and stripes
Die cut dreams - Red, white and blue
Forever friends challenge - Animal and birthday
Happichallenge - Stars and stripes
Make it monday - Anything goes
Scrapbookaholic - Red, white and blue
Squigglefly - Red, white and blue
Stamping, scrapping central - Red, white and blue
Woodware USA - Patriotic theme and/or colours
Celebrate the occasion - Red, white and blue
Karen's doodles - Cards for a teenager
Tuesday throwdown - Red, white and blue
Use it tuesday - Red, white and blue
Ambers crafts and stuff - Red, white and blue
Cooking it up with Katie - Colours of your flag
Crafting for all seasons - Red, white and blue
Crafts and me - Birthday
Digistamps 4 Joy - Red, white and blue
Fresh brewed - Birthday/party
Little red wagon - Patriotic
Paper shelter - Anything goes
Penny's paper crafty - Red, white and blue
Art impression stamp challenge - Distressing
Craft us crazy - Red, white and blue
Delightful sketches - Red, white and blue
Digi doodles shop - Anything goes
Just for fun - Anything goes
Pals paper arts - Your favourite technique (distressing)
Paper crafting journey - Anything goes
Pixie dust studio - Red, white and blue with optional stars
Rainbow ladys - Red, white and blue
Rubber cafe - Red, white and blue
Stamp insanity - Stars and stripes
Send a smile for kids - Bears and other animals
Bloggers challenge - Red, white and blue
Card makin mamas - Red, white and blue
Class act insider - Vintage (use rubber stamp)
Fairy knoll - Red, white and blue
Guylou's inimitability - Red, white and blue
Inspire me friday - Anything goes
Off the wall craftiness - Red, white and blue
Stampin for the weekend - My favourite things (distressing)
Cupcake craftroom - Polka dots
Sundays with Crissy - De-stress

Thanks for looking!!!

Paula.x
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85 comments:

  1. kbrandy41 July 2011 at 02:26

    Gorgeous card for the new challenge Paula! Love the papers and the pennants.
    Hugs Hazel xx

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  2. МамаФиалка1 July 2011 at 06:13

    I like this card so much!

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  3. Sally1 July 2011 at 12:33

    Just gorgeous Paula. Love it. Saw you on MIM.
    Hugs Sally xxx

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  4. Sonya1 July 2011 at 12:58

    What a darling card--love it! Glad you joined us at Use It Tuesday this week!!

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  5. ~♥~The Navy Wife~♥~1 July 2011 at 13:20

    Oh this is super cute! I love everything about this, all those layers and the image ... Just too cute! Thank you for playing with us at The Crafty Pad.

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  6. Adrian1 July 2011 at 13:41

    very cute! Thanks for playiing @ CTO!

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  7. Unknown1 July 2011 at 14:17

    Gorgeous Card!
    great choice of colours.
    Thank you for sharing with us at PAPERCRAFTING JOURNEY for our Summer Fete hop!
    If you haven't already don't forget to comment and leave your link on each DT's blog for a chance to win the digi's they used for their project!!
    hugs
    Zahreen
    xxx

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  8. Sandy1 July 2011 at 14:29

    So cute, love the teddy and the little duck playing soccer, great card for a little boy, I saw your card on Make it Monday,
    Sandy

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  9. Linda Anderson1 July 2011 at 15:25

    Oh how cute!!! Perfect for a little boy...or a big boy for that matter!! LOL!! Thanks for joining us at Freshly Brewed Challenges.

    Linda

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  10. Debbie1 July 2011 at 15:31

    Hi Paula - hope you are settled now in your new home. :)

    Your card is gorgeous - perfect colouring and I do love all the detail you have added. :)

    Thanks for sharing with us at The Crafty Pad Challenge this week. :)

    Debbie The Crafty Pad Designs

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  11. Karen Hasheck1 July 2011 at 15:32

    Such a cute teddy bear card! Perfect for a boy! Thanks for joining us at Send a Sile 4 Kids!

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  12. dj19521 July 2011 at 15:41

    Great card! You coloring is awesome. Your image is so cute, especially the little duck, trying to kick something too. Thanks for joining us as DDSC, we look forward to seeing your next card. Hugs, dj

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  13. Courtney1 July 2011 at 15:54

    This is absolutely ADORABLE Paula!! Such a cute image. And I love that banner. Thanks so much for joining in on our Red, White & Blue Challenge at Penny’s. Good Luck!!

    Courtney~

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  14. Rainbow Lady1 July 2011 at 16:24

    Cute card but not very patriotic unless you count football teams... lol
    Thanks for sharing Love Cynthia x

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  15. Zoechaos1 July 2011 at 16:33

    Don't the American 4th of July theme's make it easy for everyone at the moment you might not have thought of that when you make this very cute card! Thank you for sharing with us at Just for Fun XOXO Zoe

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  16. Deloris1 July 2011 at 16:46

    What a fun card! Made me smile...

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  17. Sarah1 July 2011 at 17:17

    Such a gorgeous card Paula, love the image and muted colours. Thank you for joining us at Cards for Men for our Stars challenge and at Craft Your Days Away for our Vintage challenge, good luck x

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  18. Anonymous1 July 2011 at 18:43

    Stunning Card! Love the layout, papers & the fab image! Thanks for playing at HERE COME THE BOYS! Woo & Sharon x

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  19. Cheryl1 July 2011 at 19:43

    Oh this is just adorable! I love the papers you used and the cute "boy" banner.

    Thank you for joining our Patriotic challenge at Sentimental Sundays .

    ~Cheryl~
    Stop by my blog to check out my blog candy!

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  20. Debby1 July 2011 at 20:16

    Paula your card is so cute! Love the colors.
    Thanks for joining us at SAS4KIDS. Hugs and Good Luck!

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  21. XxJULESxX1 July 2011 at 20:24

    wow Paula, just gorgeous!!! thanks for joining us at FF! and good luck!

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  22. Unknown1 July 2011 at 21:05

    Cute, cute, cute! Thanks for joining our Red, White and Blue challenge at KKKG this week.

    Hugs,
    Renata

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  23. girlia1 July 2011 at 22:13

    How amazing! I wish you luck in all your challenges. Thanks for joining us this week at CTO

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  24. Anonymous2 July 2011 at 00:07

    Very Cute! thanks for sharing at Make it Monday
    Hugs Julie P

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  25. Lucianna Dilsaver2 July 2011 at 02:04

    So very cute, love the distressing, great colors! Thanks for joining us this week @ CTO :)

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  26. Linda2 July 2011 at 03:05

    This is so adorable.. Love it!! Thanks for joining us at KKKG this week.. Hugs, Linda

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  27. Holly Young2 July 2011 at 04:17

    Absolutely adorable card! I love your BOY banner! Thanks for playing in the squigglefly challenge.

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  28. Joanne Gilch2 July 2011 at 04:31

    Whoa...that's a list of challenges, yes sireee! Thank you for joining the challenge at Daisy Doodles. fabulous card for a little boy...lovin the image with the bear and wee duck.

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  29. happyglitzygirl2 July 2011 at 05:37

    I really like this card and the look of the crisp dark matting you used. Great card for a child, perfect for SAS4Kids, thanks for playing along, good luck, blessings Hilde

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  30. Ang C2 July 2011 at 07:54

    A great card - cute teddy

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  31. france papillon2 July 2011 at 10:00

    oh wow, what a gorgeous card, love all the layers you used! thanks for playing with us at Use It Tuesday :)))

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  32. Jaqi2 July 2011 at 10:24

    What a canny card I love it

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  33. Renata van Miltenburg2 July 2011 at 10:47

    Great boycard....love the kind of "dirty" look :)

    Liefs, Karen's Doodles NL!

    Renata

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  34. Karen2 July 2011 at 10:54

    Perfect boys card Paula, love the LO too, thanks for joining us at DDSC.
    xx

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  35. Karen2 July 2011 at 12:45

    Wonderful creation! Thank you so much for joining us on our Anything Goes Theme this week at Digi Doodle Shop Challenges. Hugs, Karen.x

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  36. Jackie2 July 2011 at 14:33

    This little bear is so darn cute! What a fun card :) Thank you for playing along with us this week at the Catch the Bug Challenge Blog!

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  37. Jan 2 July 2011 at 15:22

    Fab card, love it, thanks for joining us at CFAS xx Jan DT

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  38. Jani2 July 2011 at 15:39

    What a gorgeous creation!
    Thanks for joinig us at CFAS!
    Jani x

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  39. sallysbitz22 July 2011 at 15:55

    This is brilliant, such a cute image & perfect for any male x

    Thanks for joining us this week @ Delightful Challenges & Good Luck x

    hugs sally x
    sallysbitz.blogspot.com

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  40. Caroline Rawcliffe2 July 2011 at 17:05

    Great card, Paula. Thanks for joining us at Rainbow Lady

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  41. Hannah Clark2 July 2011 at 17:26

    This is absolutely adorable! I love the image, the banner, the layers! The whole card is fabulous! Thanks for joining us at Penny's!

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  42. Gale2 July 2011 at 18:50

    What a cute card. Some little guy is going to lov this! Thanks for joining us at the 'Birthday or party' challenge at Fresh Brewed Designs!
    :) Gale

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  43. lisbeth2 July 2011 at 20:21

    Love your card, the image is so cute, Thanks for joining us at FF this week

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  44. Happileigh Scrappin'2 July 2011 at 21:43

    Super cute card. So Sweet. Thanks for joining us at Happileigh Scrappin' this week.

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  45. Aletta2 July 2011 at 21:46

    Prachtige kaart.
    Groetjes Aletta
    Karen Doodles NL

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  46. Design og Hobby2 July 2011 at 23:58

    Beautiful card! Love the cute bear and the gorgeous papers!

    Thanks for joining SSC this week!
    Hugs Gry!

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  47. Unknown3 July 2011 at 00:12

    This is a gorgeous card... even without your camera! Great job! Thanks for joining us for Sentimental Sundays Patriotic Challenge and I hope you join us again next time!

    ~Heather
    Kurly-Q

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  48. Shelly3 July 2011 at 00:43

    Love, love, love your card, Paula. It's darling! The banner is the perfect finishing touch.

    I hope you get settled in soon. It's so hard to have things torn up and not be able to lay your hands on the things you need.

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  49. Kerrie3 July 2011 at 01:37

    Stunning card, and your coulouring is fantastic.

    Thanks for sharing your creation with Make It Monday.
    Don't forget......... if you leave a comment on another entry, mention that you saw their card on "Make It Monday" for a chance at second prize. The more entries you comment on the more chance you have of winning second prize.

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  50. Deb3 July 2011 at 02:33

    such an adorable image and super layout and papers, thanks so much for sharing with us this week at Die Cut Dreams
    Debs
    xxx

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  51. Sara I.3 July 2011 at 03:26

    Adorable card with such yummy papers and LOVE the boy bunting!! Thanks for joining us at Guylou's and good luck!

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  52. Lisa Somerville3 July 2011 at 04:00

    Such a cute image for a boys BD card, fab coloring! Thanks for playing along with the Bloggers Challenge.

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  53. paper fun3 July 2011 at 04:09

    Gorgeous card. I love your banner.

    Thanks for joining us at Craft Your Days Away.

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  54. Charlene3 July 2011 at 08:54

    This card is too cute...so totally boy! The paper and the banner that you made are perfect for that adorable image. Thanks for joining us at Digistamps4Joy Red, White and Blue challenge ~ Charlene DS4J DT

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  55. Lou Mac3 July 2011 at 11:38

    This is soo cute! I love the image - totally adorable, and that banner suits so well!!

    Thanks for joining us over at Senitmental Sundays for our 'Patriotic/ Colours of your
    Nations Flag'     challenge this week. Good luck.

    xo Lou Mac.

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  56. Mary J3 July 2011 at 14:18

    Hello Paula! Really beautiful honey - I love that colour combo!

    Thanksomuch for joining us at Cupcake Craftroom - hope to see you again on here!

    Mary J x

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  57. Michele Spera3 July 2011 at 14:50

    Great job on the distressing! I like the feel it gives your card:-) Thank you for joining us at Sundays with Crissy
    Michele

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  58. ElizabethR3 July 2011 at 17:08

    Very cute card thanks for sharing with us at Rainbbow Lady's Challenge this week. Love Elizabeth x

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  59. Haven_mom43 July 2011 at 17:12

    Hope the unpaking is going smoothly. Thanks for playing along at Use it Tuesdsay-Haven

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  60. Bastelkueken`s Kreative Welt aus Alsdorf 3 July 2011 at 18:24

    Your bear is so cute and lovely.... Great design.

    Thanks for joining us at Creative Stamps Friends.

    Hugs Anja

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  61. Oops a Daisy Designs4 July 2011 at 01:47

    Adorable birthday card. I love the banner. Thank you for playing along with Pals Paper Arts this week.

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  62. Vivi Casale4 July 2011 at 03:11

    omg... how cute this is!!
    Thanks so much for joining us at SSCC.
    Hugs,
    Vivi

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  63. Brenda4 July 2011 at 04:04

    Really great birthday card. Thanks for playing along with us at Guylou's this week.

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  64. Addicted Scrapper4 July 2011 at 06:05

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE this card!!!!!!!!! TFS with us at scrapbookaholic

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  65. Meg Farris4 July 2011 at 12:17

    This is a great card! Love the papers you chose and the stamp! Thanks for joining us at SSCC!

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  66. Teresa4 July 2011 at 13:20

    This is utterly gorgeous Paula, such a cute bear. Thanks for sharing with us at HCTB's challenge.
    Teresa xx

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  67. Debs4 July 2011 at 14:05

    Gorgeous card, thanks for joining us at TPS this week.
    Hugs Debs

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  68. Susie Sugar4 July 2011 at 14:36

    A worthy winner darling your card is cool
    Hugs Susie Sugar xx

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  69. Anonymous4 July 2011 at 18:30

    Great card.The distressed look is perfect for a boy.Love that Souffle is getting in on the action!Thanks for joining us at DDSC :D
    Lisa x

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  70. Melissa4 July 2011 at 21:34

    Very cute, love all the detail, thanks so much for joining CTO!

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  71. Redrottie4 July 2011 at 23:32

    hi paula !! hows Tayla coming on?? you must post some more pics up on docrafts for us all x
    love your card xx thank you for joining in our 'favourite things' challenge over at SFTW xx karen (redrottie)

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  72. Lauren5 July 2011 at 04:17

    Awesome card! Thanks for joining us at Tuesday Throwdown!

    Lauren

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  73. Tracey5 July 2011 at 08:20

    Wonderful card Paula, I love the distressing :)
    Thanks for sharing it with SFTW & Good Luck!
    Hugs
    Tracey
    x

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  74. Jen5 July 2011 at 10:18

    Fabulous card, love the layout and the papers. Thank you for sharing with us at rainbow Lady's this week.
    Jen x

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  75. Sally Cicada Designs5 July 2011 at 13:51

    Great card!! Sweet image and fab papers!! Your distressing looks amazing too!!! Thanks for taking the time to share your amazing card with us here at Sundays With Crissy!!
    Sarah ☺

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  76. Lori5 July 2011 at 21:40

    Such a fun card! So glad you linked up at Craft Us Crazy!

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  77. starcyl5 July 2011 at 21:55

    Great card. Thanks for sharing with us at Rainbow Lady's this week.
    Jenny x

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  78. Heather D. ~ Fresh Brewed Designs6 July 2011 at 03:23

    This is SO cute! I love the banner

    Thanks for playing along at Freshly Brewed Challenges Party Theme challenge.

    Have a wonderful night.
    Heather D.
    www.freshbreweddesigns.com

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  79. Rosalien Zwackhalen6 July 2011 at 14:20

    This image and the papers are perfect for boy's cards. :)) Love it! Thanks for joining DC.

    Hugds, Rosalien

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  80. Mel6 July 2011 at 19:17

    Stunning creation!
    Love it all and the lovely ribbon detail!
    Thanks for joining in the fun at Dream Valley Challenges
    Hugs Melly xxx

    Ps I have CANDY if you fancy it!! xx

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  81. Basement Stamper7 July 2011 at 01:56

    this card is too stinking cute, love it! Thanks for joining us at blogger's challenge this week.

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  82. Ida8 July 2011 at 02:16

    Super cute! Thanks for joining the BC Red, White & Blue Challenge.

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  83. Shelley8 July 2011 at 13:29

    What a gorgeous vintage card. Thanks for joining in our vintage challenge at Craft Your Days Away. Hugs Shelley xx

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  84. Paddington fan8 July 2011 at 20:56

    Love this cute image,the bunting and the layout, altogether a great card!! Thanks for joining us at HCTB this time for our spots and stripes challenge. Good luck, love Jacky x

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  85. Gina K10 July 2011 at 02:06

    This is precious. I love the matting and distressing. Thanks for playing along at Guylou's Inimitability!

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