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Sunday, January 16, 2011

Paper Sundaes Birthday Blog Hop

Good Morning and Happy Sunday! Welcome to Paper Sundaes First Birthday Celebration!

If you have arrived here from Crystal's blog, then you are on the right track. If not, please go back and start at Paper Sundaes Challenge Blog and hop along so that you don't miss out on any of the gorgeous creations from the Sundae Girls (and a chance to win some yummy candy!). Remember to collect your words and comment on all of the stops so that you are entered for our SIX amazing blog hop prizes!
Your last stop will be back at the beginning where you can leave the sentence you collected along the way in the comments section for your chance to win even more!

Our challenge this week is extra special - we would like you to show us your favorite challenge from the past year! And to celebrate, we have five different prizes for FIVE randomly drawn winners!

For my today's project I revisited challenge #29 from August 1 - Stitching and I'm using an image from Lili of the Valley - Little Girls Swing Time.
I was collecting matchboxes and planning to make one of these treasure boxes for a long time, so our B-day celebration seemed like the right time. You can find the tutorial here (it's in German, but it's pretty clear from the pictures anyway).

The image was colored with Copics and the papers are Basic Grey (Olivia). I added some real stitching on the easel card on the top and faux stitching with white gel pen on the box itself.

Little note to myself: next time, I'll paint the matchboxes with acrylic paint before assembling the box, the print from the boxes still shows a little around the edges.

The word you need to collect here is PAPER

Next on our blog hop is Shana.

If you get lost along the way, here is the list of participants:
Wendy
Tracy
Pattie
Lisa
Karina
Gloria
Fiona
Danielle
Crystal
Alica - You are here!
Shana
Christine

Thank you for looking!

Challenges:
Basic Grey - spots and dots
Delightful Challenges - Easel card (hope mine, stuck on top of the box counts too)
2 sisters - Flowers
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98 comments:

  1. Tracy ValureJanuary 16, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    Beautiful, gorgeous...wonderful! It's all those things. I just love it!!! Tracy

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  2. Marilyn WebbJanuary 16, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Wow, what an amazing easel box, stunningly gorgeous!!
    hugs Marilyn

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  3. JennyJanuary 16, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Fantastic detail. Lovely box/card. Jenny B

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  4. CassieJanuary 16, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    WOW! What an amazing easel card/box! That is stunning :D

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  5. UnknownJanuary 16, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    WOW...Fabulous box.

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  6. TamiJanuary 16, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Oh I have seen these boxes they are wonderful. I wish I had the talent to make one.

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  7. Anne H.January 16, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Happy Birthday
    Wow - this is gorgeous!
    An adorable image and beautiful colors.
    Anne

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  8. TineJanuary 16, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Amazing creation. Just beautiful. Thanks for the chance to win the candy too. Much appreciated.
    Tine :)

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  9. Josie0602January 16, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    So cute! What a wonderful box!!

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  10. ShanaJanuary 16, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Alica this is perfect! Delicious papers and fabulous image! Thanks for being part of our team!

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  11. Wendy RamlakhanJanuary 16, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    WOW....just WOW!!! What a beautiful easel box. I'm just blown away!!

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  12. AddiiJanuary 16, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Very cute . Looks great!

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  13. AlexisJanuary 16, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    OMG - That looks like alot of work, but it's beautiful. Great job!!

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  14. newfiecrafter(Marilyn)January 16, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Gorgeous easel box love everything about it
    Marilyn

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  15. Tammy (LaDiva)January 16, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    OMG!!!!! Simply amazing!!!!!!! Beautiful work xox

    Hopping along and thank you!!!!
    Tammy xx

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  16. MerviJanuary 16, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    It's a beautiful box card, gorgeous!
    Happy hopping, congrats;-))m

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  17. PattieJanuary 16, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Gorgeous Alica! I love this image and you have made a wonderful project!

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  18. Jenn JoncasJanuary 16, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    OMG what a beautiful project Alicia!!!! When I get really ambitious I'll have to give it a try (:

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  19. CarolineJanuary 16, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    Wow is right!! That is just amazing!!

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  20. LorieJanuary 16, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    This is gorgeous! Great piece of artwork!

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  21. MyzdamenaJanuary 16, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Absolutely....fab! So stunning it must have taken lots of work...gorgeous!

    xxx

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  22. Lisa M. (aka. Lisa @ Farm Fresh)January 16, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Ack! Alica--this is amazing! Fantabulous creation and I adore that LOTV image! Someone is going to love to receive this...or maybe you will just keep it yourself! ;)

    ♥ Lisa

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  23. AnnetteJanuary 16, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    This is beautiful. Great image, coloured beautifully. Thanks for sharing it with us. Annette xx

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  24. AngieJanuary 16, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    I just love these boxes and you've inspired me to get started on one. Great job!
    Angie

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  25. dmbennettJanuary 16, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Love your card/box. Love the image and the colors you used. Thanks for the link for the tutorial, I may have to try making one.

    Dawn

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  26. MargreetJanuary 16, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    what a gorgeous project Alica!
    xxx Margreet

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  27. JamiJanuary 16, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    WOW! What an amazing creation! Love that little box - will have to check the tutorial!! And love that image!!!

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  28. CrystalJanuary 16, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Beautiful Alica, love the paper you used for it too! I am so scared to try making one of these!!

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  29. Mary JJanuary 16, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Such a sweet beautiful card!

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  30. StephanieJanuary 16, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    What a great project!

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  31. UnknownJanuary 16, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Wow Alica, what a great project!! Love the litte drawers and the image is so cute! Hugs, Frea

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  32. GloJanuary 16, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Your work is so nice!!

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  33. FionaJanuary 16, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    this is stunning alica..really gorgeous...but wait for it...I started making one of these too but didn't have enough time to finish it so I just stuck to the card!! spooky..again!!

    Fi
    x

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  34. Tiara MooreJanuary 16, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    I love these easel card boxes and yours is gorgeous! Great job!

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  35. AndreaJanuary 16, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Wow this is amazing! The box itself is beautiful and then to put an easel card on top is simply brilliant!

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  36. MartinaJanuary 16, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Wow Alicia, this is absolutly gorgeous!!! What a great box!
    Martina

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  37. auntbeespicklesJanuary 16, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Hi Alica, what a darling box! Wow, what a wonderful idea and I totally love the faux and real stitching. Great idea! This is super sweet and anyone would love to receive this as a gift. Great creativity!!

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  38. Wanda CullenJanuary 16, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Stunning project and I just LOVE that little girl with her dog on a swing!

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  39. deesdesignsJanuary 16, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    This is just gorgeous, a labor of love - thanks for the link!

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  40. JanetJanuary 16, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    this is amazing! great job!
    hugs

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  41. Jovita AKA Tia GoofyJanuary 16, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    super project, stunning!

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  42. Beverly S.January 16, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Wow...amazing work. Love the little girl on the swing image too. Thanks for sharing.

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  43. Mari HarphamJanuary 16, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    It is a very lovely dresser box.

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  44. UnknownJanuary 16, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Wow I just have to make one of those, you've inspired me!

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  45. JLJ DesignsJanuary 16, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    Fabulous box! I love the tiny drawers.

    Jennifer

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  46. LoriJanuary 16, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    OH my gosh, this is beautiful. Fantastic coloring and a wonderful treasure box.

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  47. Emily KeatonJanuary 16, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    That box is so creative!! Beautifully done.

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  48. CarisaJanuary 16, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    omg, this is amazing. it is a gorgeous project! and your coloring is fabulous.

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  49. ChristineJanuary 17, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    Fantastic, it looks like an old fashioned vanity. I just love it!

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  50. Lou MacJanuary 17, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    What a great idea. Gorgeous design - I love the colours and image you have used. Utterly stunning!!

    Lou Mac. xo

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  51. kc71595January 17, 2011 at 2:41 AM

    Fabulous card! TFS!

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  52. LouiseJanuary 17, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    Your box is gorgeous, love the color combo and your image is so sweet

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  53. 3treescreations@gmail.comJanuary 17, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Wow! I have never seen anything quite like this - I just love it!

    Deanne :)

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  54. cathylynnJanuary 17, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    WOW!! What an amazing project that I'm sure took some time to create! It's gorgeous!

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  55. KarenJanuary 17, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    What a wonderful way to use stamps, alot of work that paid off

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  56. Melissa Bove January 17, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Holy Moley!! That is GORGEOUS!! Awesome work! What a fun hop!!

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  57. AnitaJanuary 17, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Wow, this box is absolutely beautiful. Your coloring is amazing.

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  58. Suzi MacJanuary 17, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Wow!! what a fabulous creation. This must have taken a lot of hours and you have done a beautiful job. Such a sweet image too. Thank you for a lovely hop.
    Hugs
    Suzi x

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  59. *Alison*January 17, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    OMG this is freakin amazing! So inspirational.. thanks so much for sharing this with us.. thanks so much for the chance to win..crossing fingers and toes. :) HUGS

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  60. JeannieJanuary 17, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    You put so much work into this, and it shows! It is just adorable and the colors together work just perfectly.

    Peace & Luv,
    Jeannie

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  61. JulieJanuary 17, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Amazing - there are no other words to discribe your creation! LOVE IT!

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  62. Lynne in NIJanuary 17, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    Wow, what a fabulous creation! Your LOTV image is one of my favourites too!

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  63. TiitiJanuary 18, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    Very beautiful creation. Love the LOTV image so much!
    hugs,
    Tiiti

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  64. NormaJanuary 18, 2011 at 3:24 AM

    Alica, gorgeous box. I love making these boxes too. It's time consuming, but worth it. Love the cute image you used--beautifully coloured. Terrific job on the box.

    hugs,
    Norma

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  65. HeatherJanuary 18, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    Stunning creation Alica, lovely colours, beautiful image and stunning detailing.

    So glad you could join us in the Basic Grey challenge and DT call,
    hugs
    Heather xx

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  66. МагиJanuary 18, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    Fantastic box!

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  67. Tash DalyJanuary 18, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    Wow, this is amazing and so creative!! So much work and so beautiful. It must have taken you ages. All the best to you for 2011. :-)

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  68. darling HoJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    What a fantacy box!! So beautiful!

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  69. JUDIJanuary 18, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    I love this box . Love the colors and layout.

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  70. LisaJanuary 18, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    Alica, this is amazing! So beautiful and creative :)

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  71. LouJanuary 18, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Hi! i love this so much,totally gorgeous with the image and papers/colours.
    thank you for joining us at BasicGrey Challenge,hugs Lou.xx

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  72. DorteJanuary 18, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    What a beautiful easel box. Must have taken you hours to make.
    hugs Dorte

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  73. BrookJanuary 18, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    Super sweet box. LOVE IT! Wonderful idea and the image is adorable.

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  74. SamanthaJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Wow that's so pretty, it would make a perfect present for an extra special person! The image is really cute too!
    Samantha xx

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  75. Stacie (craft-princess)January 19, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    WOW! What a gorgeous project!!!

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  76. Cor*January 19, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    Thanks for sharing. I tried to 'want to' make one before but can't find matchboxes to save my life. Would make a great jewelry holder for my daughter! Thanks for sharing! And for the inspiration! What a fabulous creation!

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  77. Amanda RJanuary 19, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Love your choice of colors and the coloring on your image is great!

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  78. LorraineJanuary 19, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    wowzers this is fab i love it you are so clever xx

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  79. MyAuntKathJanuary 19, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Love this treasure box! Kathie

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  80. Jan GarberJanuary 20, 2011 at 1:18 AM

    Now I have to check out the tutorial tomorrow! That is too, too cute!

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  81. Sharon PeeleJanuary 20, 2011 at 2:34 AM

    Alica, Wow what an awesome project you made!! I love the stamp you used!! and your DP and colors are wonderful!! Love what you did!!

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  82. LinJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Gorgeous project, love it ..
    Lin x

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  83. CarlaKHJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Oh my gosh Alica this is soooo cute. What a fantastic project! You rock!

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  84. Shelby GoolsbyJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    You put a lot of love into this project and it is just beautiful!!

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  85. ☼ Cheryl*January 20, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    lovely box! Great way to use old matchboxes and get a crafting fix!

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  86. CrafteezeeJanuary 20, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    Fabulous project. I know this is a lot of work but certainly worth it. Hugs Tracy x

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  87. AnneJanuary 21, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    Oh what a stunning treasure chest, beautiful and fabulous.
    Happy Birthday Paper Sundaes!
    Anne
    x

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  88. KatarinaJanuary 21, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    WOW, this is stunning! Love the choice of colours and papers and your details.

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  89. WhisperJanuary 21, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Wow am loving the box and how you have decorated it, Luv Sam x

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  90. Alyssa SJanuary 21, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    this is fabulous and so cute to have it atop a box!

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  91. Pauline CJanuary 21, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    That is a stunning box Alica - so much fab detail! Thanks so much for this blog hop - great fun!
    Pauline x

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  92. LindaJanuary 21, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    Oh WOW this is just fabulous!!!

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  93. ~Jeri~January 22, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    I love making these boxes but mine aren't nearly as beautiful as yours!

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  94. GinnyJanuary 22, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    That is an amazing treasure box, really love it! Wow!

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  95. Gloria StengelJanuary 22, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Your project is super cute and super creative!

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  96. ESJanuary 22, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    TFS!

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  97. Made by MandyJanuary 23, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    Blinking heck, that is one amazing project.!!

    I think easel cards are amazing works of art and the permanently display it on such a fine box is genius.

    Thanks for giving us the opportunity to win prizes on your 1st Birthday blog hop

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  98. Susan Says (Stupid Stuff)January 24, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    Beautiful card! I'm so pleased the hop was extended; I already made a card but hadn't had time to do the hop until now :D

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