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10/07/11

CAS-ual Fridays Challenge #23


Welcome to this weeks CAS-ual Fridays Challenge!  This week is a little special as I am still here to bring you our weekly challenge, but I am also a part of Operation Julie's Smile blog hop!  If you are following along with the hop, you hopped here from Stacy Rodriguez's blog!  I know there is going to be lots of adorable creations for you to see today!  If you would like to go back to the beginning of the hop click HERE!  Here is my card...

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That adorable little owl is from "Owl See You in Class" set from our sponsor this week, The Crafts Meow!


Stop over to the CAS-ual Fridays blog to check out more on the prizes for this week's challenge!  


This blog hop is a fun event with lots of amazing creations to share in bringing a smile to Julie's face!  She has had some major dental problems recently and is needing a little help getting her smile back!  You an also find more information there about Julie's story or by going to Julie's blog HERE!   There are LOTS of prizes to win on this hop so stick around and see whats next!  You can go to the CAS-ual Fridays blog or over to Sweet Stamp Shop to see all of what is up for grabs and to see how you can donate to Julie's smile!  :)!    If you are continuing on the blog hop, your next stop is Andrea Ewen!

Thank you so much for coming by today!  Have a great day!

101 comments:

  1. Andrea EwenOctober 7, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    Your card is fabulous, Laurie...the colors are beautiful and you've worked that sentiment into just the cutest card! That sweet owl is adorable, too!

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  2. Jaclyn MillerOctober 7, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    I love how that owl has a pointer and is teaching us all about smiles! :) I love that line of papers.

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  3. ~amy~October 7, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    love what you've done...soooo very fun!

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  4. LindsayOctober 7, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    Ohh how sweet Laurie! I love it!

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  5. BrendaOctober 7, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Love this sweet little card! That owl is adorable and that sentiment is awesome! So nice of you to do something for a fellow crafter!

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  6. DanaOctober 7, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    You KNOW I love your little owl!

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  7. LizscrapsOctober 7, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    super cute card! like the paper combo very much

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  8. JingleOctober 7, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Absolutely adorable card! I love the little owl eyes!

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  9. SuzanneOctober 7, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Oh, he's like a really cute professor! I love it!! And those patterned papers are YUMMY!

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  10. GabrielaDOctober 7, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    So cute! Love this.

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  11. Lisa EltonOctober 7, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    So Cute Laurie...love his little pointer stick!!!

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  12. Jean CrossOctober 7, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    May have to CASE this very cute and clever idea. So appropriate. Thanks for being a caring part of this world.
    Jean Cross

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  13. DebOctober 7, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    hahaha! A very wise owl pointing out an ever-so-important truth! :) Adorable!

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  14. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)October 7, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    This card totally makes me smile, the Craft's Meow owl is perfect!

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  15. MoniqueOctober 7, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Ack!! This is so stinkin cute!! Love those googly eyes on your little owl!!!

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  16. Miriam PrantnerOctober 7, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Perfect blend of colors/patterns and twine. Thanks!

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  17. *Alison*October 7, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    So adorable.. Love the sentiment and your bright bold colors :)
    I "heart" Julie.. and donated! off to the next blog on the hop :) HUGS

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  18. Linda HarrisOctober 7, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    What a perfect card for the event. Very cute!!! Off to Hop!!!! Linda Harris Lsunflower58@aol.com

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  19. LubnaOctober 7, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    You chose the perfect papers to go with that cute little owl! Love it!

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  20. ReneeOctober 7, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Adorable!!
    Love those little "cross eyes"...
    made me giggle! :)

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  21. Heather HendersonOctober 7, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    love the sentiment:)

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  22. My Happy Place by VanessaOctober 7, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    I love that you added the googly eyes on the owl! Great Card :D

    ~Vanessa W

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  23. Laura DavisOctober 7, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Adorable!!
    Hugs
    Laura

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  24. Teresa KlineOctober 7, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    adorable, great sentiment!

    enjoy *~*

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  25. MarisaOctober 7, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Fabulous card, fabulous cause :)

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  26. KrystaOctober 7, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Love the sentiment!

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  27. Michele GrossOctober 7, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Just adorable! I love what you've done with that stamp and the sentiment :)

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  28. mjblahnik56October 7, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    love the card am a new follower
    mjblahnik56@hotmail.com

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  29. HollyOctober 7, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    I love the owl and the paper! Too cute! Love the twine and the sentiment and well just everything! Amazing work!

    Holly

    hollyshobbie at gmail dot com

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  30. MallikaOctober 7, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    hello ..
    wonderful job
    love it
    hugs
    mallika
    would love if you will visit my blog too
    mallikakejriwal@gmail.com
    www.missnotsogoodwithwords.blogspot.com

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  31. MallikaOctober 7, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    hello ..
    wonderful job
    love it
    hugs
    mallika
    would love if you will visit my blog too
    mallikakejriwal@gmail.com
    www.missnotsogoodwithwords.blogspot.com

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  32. Sue McRaeOctober 7, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    How cute is the owl with his pointer!

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  33. wendyOctober 7, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    what a cute card

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  34. Amy COctober 7, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    This is such a wonderful card!! I love the clean lines and that super cute owl.

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  35. MarlaOctober 7, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    An adorble owl!!

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  36. TanyaOctober 7, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    This is so sweet! I love this set, it's on my wish list!

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  37. TonyaOctober 7, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    love those patterned papers.

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  38. Sarah AndersonOctober 7, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    I'm loving these owls, they are so cute!

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  39. Maria MedeirosOctober 7, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    A truly wonderful saying! Lovely! have a wonderful weekend!

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  40. MariaOctober 7, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Sweet card with owl! Love the twine and paper too! Take care!!:-))

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  41. UnknownOctober 7, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    great colors, i'd love to get that card in the mail! :)

    xo
    Lauren
    onestorydown.com

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  42. JenMarieOctober 7, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Oh how I LOOOOVE this!!! FABulous!

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  43. Jessica PascarellaOctober 7, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Love the owl! Thanks for sharing this cute card!!!

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  44. ChristinaOctober 7, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    What a cutie! I love the combination of patterns, especially in orange and green. Such a fun design!

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  45. NinaNOctober 7, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    I have that set and love it! Nice card :)

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  46. Monika/BuzsyOctober 7, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    What a sweet card. Love the cute owl and the way you added the words... just perfect. :o)

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  47. Karen B.October 7, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Perfectly clean and fun!

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  48. Janice MOctober 7, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    What a cute little owl!!

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  49. DanaOctober 7, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Wonderful card!! So cute!!

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  50. mommakatx6October 7, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Wonderful card, great colors, such a fun card.

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  51. Terri Trotter EarleyOctober 7, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Great card!

    It's a good life!
    Terri E.

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  52. Hope G.October 7, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    I love the two patterned papers you picked, I would have never thought of that combo, but it's great!

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  53. UnknownOctober 7, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    FUN card!! Love how the teacher is teaching the day's lesson! ;o)

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  54. Tami GrandiOctober 7, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    so so cute!

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  55. FionaOctober 7, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    wow those two patterns really contrast but work so well Laurie - and the black twine really sets them off. Fun card! Fiona (madebyfee)

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  56. Lindsey WoodOctober 7, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Such a cute card! I have this paper pack and I wouldn't have thought to put those two pieces together. I love how they look! Great card as always!

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  57. TracyOctober 7, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    Amazing card! I love the owl!

    Tracy
    owlbecraftin at gmail dot com
    owlbecraftin.blogspot.com

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  58. Evelene SOctober 8, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    Love the colors, polka dots and chevrons with that adorable owl!

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  59. cappuccino and colourOctober 8, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    super sweet card and sentiment. how true those words are.

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  60. Ashley NewellOctober 8, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    Very cute1 I love how you cute up the sentiment!

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  61. Tammy VOctober 8, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    Love this card! That owl is adorable.

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  62. Dawn TOctober 8, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    what a super cute card. Love that owl!

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  63. Houses Built of CardsOctober 8, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Sooo cute!!! That owl is adorable!!!

    housesbuiltofcards@gmail.com
    www.housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com

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  64. Dawn LOctober 8, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    I love the Owl with the pointer! It's always a pleasure to see cards with some humor added to it because it makes me "S M I L E "

    dawnweck@hotmail.com

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  65. MoosiskOctober 8, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    OMG! LOVE IT! This owl is SO darn cute! Thanks for the inspiration.
    Janet
    moosisk@hotmail.com

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  66. Mary JoOctober 8, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    How adorable is this?!? Love the owl with the pointer! Really cute idea.

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  67. Jennifer ScullOctober 8, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    what a happy little owl on your card! so much fun! :)

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  68. Anne TussingOctober 8, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    SO cute!! Love that owl with his little pointer:)

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  69. IreneOctober 8, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    That owl is soooo cute...great card!

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  70. BarbOctober 8, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Cute card! Love the colors and fun paper!

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  71. Tenia NelsonOctober 8, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Love this card Miss Laurie!!

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  72. LageneOctober 8, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Perfect card for a great cause!

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  73. Kim HOctober 8, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Love the pattern papers, and the owl googly eyes are too cute. Thank you.

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  74. GabrielaDOctober 8, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    Super cute card!

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  75. KerryOctober 8, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    I love the bold colors you've used and that owl is so cute!

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  76. Laurel BeardOctober 8, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    This is absolutely ADORABLE Laurie.

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  77. Amy KollingOctober 8, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    My oh my, I sure wish I had me some of these owls!! LOL Love the simple layout and your words are perfect for the hop!!!

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  78. Nicki SOctober 8, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    SOOO cute! I love that sentiment, and the mix of patterned papers is just awesome :)

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  79. ScrapacatOctober 8, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Ca-UTE! Love the 'teacher' owl!
    ~ky
    scrapacat at yahoo dot com
    http://bunnynest.blogspot.com

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  80. Nichole BryantOctober 8, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    love the colors and the owl stamp is fabulous

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  81. Rochelle SodipoOctober 8, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Great projects! The first one is beautiful!

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  82. UnknownOctober 8, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Such a perfect sentiment for the occasion. Love the patterns and colors too!

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  83. TamaraOctober 8, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    Thank you for being apart of such a great hop and cause! Love the eyes on the owl!
    sweetheartcopper at msn dot com

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  84. Indy's DesignsOctober 8, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    What a fun card...the little owl is just darling.
    indyowens at yahoo dot com

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  85. DeniseOctober 8, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Very sweet of you to join this great operation....hope it is successful. I am doing my part by participating in the blog hop.

    This blog hop so makes me want to get back into card making.

    Denise

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  86. Eva LaneyOctober 9, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    love it, what a cutie potootie owl.
    Eva :0)
    evascrapslife(at)gmail(dot)com
    http://evasscrapsncards.blogspot.com
    I have a giveaway on my blog

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  87. Wendi KOctober 9, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Thanks for sharing your creativity. It's so cute. Here's to Julie's new smile.

    Wendy K
    Chicago

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  88. BettyOctober 9, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    such a cute card - your owl is adorable!

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  89. farmhouse-storyOctober 9, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    laurie, this is so adorable!! love his glasses!

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  90. Wendy ZickOctober 9, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    Love the patterned papers and that poor little owl with no smile!

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  91. Jen CarterOctober 9, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Awwww, how cute!! I love Jenny's Owls, need to get those!! Those papers are so cute together and the twine is the perfect accent! Oh, and I really like the glossy accents on the eyes too!

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  92. AliciaOctober 9, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    Super-sweet stuff, love it!

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  93. Denise BryantOctober 9, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Cheerful & sweet card! Love the colors!
    DeniseB

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  94. Savannah O'GwynnOctober 9, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    I love this--I LOVE the papers! LOVE the twine--LOVE that little owl:) SUPER cute!

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  95. Jinny NewlinOctober 9, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    This is ADORABLE, girl! LOVE the orange and lime!

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  96. Sleepy StamperOctober 9, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    What a sweet card that owl is so cute! I totally can see his personality! Great hop!

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  97. Kimba's KreationsOctober 9, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    This is such a SWEET CARD!!!!

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  98. Julie RanaeOctober 10, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Laurie...thank you from the bottom of my heart for being a part of this special blog hop. I never thought I would be the recipient of something so special and I couldn't imagine doing it without you a part of it.
    Your card brought such a smile to my face and I thank you so much for that.

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  99. Trina GeorgiOctober 11, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Laurie - this card is so darn cute...love everything about it, the color combo, the patterns, and the clean, crispness of it - absolutely fab card!

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  100. Lee October 12, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    Awww...he's a HOOT! So darling!!!

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  101. Lisa HjulbergOctober 14, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Laurie, please forgive me for not stopping by sooner... time seems to zoom by! ;)

    I love the sweet simplicity of your card featuring Owl See You in Class... fabulous!!! The combination of colors and neutrals is perfection! Thank you so much for showcasing this TCM stamp set so beautifully!

    Hugs,
    Lisa
    Owner of The Craft's Meow

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