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7/23/12

Shaping Up Blog Hop


So happy to have you here today!  A few of my crafty friends from the PC Gallery Idol and I are joining together for a little shaped cards blog hop!  And there are prizes....lots of prizes....just sayin'!  ;)  So grab a drink and a snack and get comfy!  If you are following along in the hop, you should have come here from Dana's blog.  Here is my little shaped card....

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I made this cloud card using my Cricut.  I added in a sun and some rays from PTI's Sunshine set along with a little Linen IP in the background.  The little banners are from Clear and Simple's Flag Favors Dies.  Of course, that gorgeous twine is from the Twinery.  


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I cut the banners in half and then added some white gel pen detail.  I wrapped them around the twine and attached them with a glue dot.  Easy peasy!

Now on to the giveaway!  I will chose 2 random comments here on my blog.  The first will receive a copy of PC Card Creations Volume 10...


and the next prize is this Hero Arts stamp set...


All you have to do is leave a comment for a chance at one of these 2 prizes!   Commenting ends Sunday July 29th 11:59PM EST and I announce the winners on Monday, July 30th!

I'd like to give a big shout out to Paper Crafts magazine for all they do and for the fun prizes during Gallery Idol! I feel honored that my card was chosen for the Top 20!

So your next stop on the hop is Tessa's blog. I can't wait to hop along too, and see what everyone else has cooked up for today!  For a full list of participants, click HERE.  

I'm so glad you came by today! Thank you!  Have a great day!

126 comments:

  1. what a nice way to start the day! so fun!

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  2. Love how the sun is peeking out through the cloud. The banners are cute. Love it.

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  3. always fantastic, crisp, and fun designs from you and this is no different!

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  4. I love those sweet little banners...just the perfect touch of color against the crisp white Laurie!

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  5. Absolutely adorable, Laurie! I love the little flags!

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  6. That shaped cloud is awesome! Love how the sun is peeking out behind the cloud. And the banners? Extra cute!!

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  7. Ack! Super cute! I love the little banners stretched across the cloud and the sun peeking out!

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  8. aww i totally love it...super cute how you added the banner...

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  9. Clean and fresh as always, Laurie! Love it!

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  10. Laurie, I love your little cloud card and the banner is adorable! How cute and fun. Love what you're giving away too!!

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  11. Your blog is a favorite of mine...always new & creative ways of using supplies. Thanks for continuing to inspire me!

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  12. So fresh, and summery, and sunshiny and sweet. Love that banner, gorgeous CAS card! We all owe you a big round of applause for bringing us together!

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  13. So cheerful! I love the banners--they are terribly sweet!!

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  14. Adorable...love the little banner makes me happy!

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  15. Amazing..the hop is nothing short of a Gallery Idol contest itself..one card after other .. Amazing!!
    And Thank you for such an amazing inspiration!! :)

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  16. Love the patterns on the sun's rays, and that awesome sentiment!

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  17. Absolutely LOVE your fabulous design - such a wonderful shaped card and so perfect for this time of the year too!
    Hugs, Karin

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  18. Love this idea! One of my favs! The cloud and sun are so cute!

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  19. Oh my goodness! Your cloud and sun has to be the cutest shaped card EVER! Seriously. LOVE! What a perfect sentiment, too! I love the banner!

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  20. Hi Laurie! THANK you for inviting me to hop today - this has been such a great start to my week! Love your card - you are so clever, and the colors are so soft and summery! Thanks for sharing :)

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  21. Wishing I had the cloudy day here! Lovely card! TFS! ;o)

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  22. So incredibly adorable...
    you just amaze me with your creativity!!
    Cloud...sun...
    those fabby little flags...
    amazing as always!! :)

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  23. That sun peeking out really makes the card! Great job!

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  24. Great little banners for wonderful dimension, and I love the shape of your cloud and that fun sun!

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  25. Wow....this is sooooooooo gorgeous dearie!!!

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  26. Great shape card and the sun and banner are awesome!

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  27. This is soooo fun, Laurie!!! Love it!

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  28. This is so cute!! I just want to give the cloud a hug!!! :) I love the banner and how the sun is peaking out!!

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  29. Love this shaped card. I don't have a cricuit, but I may try it myself.

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  30. Such a fun cloud shaped card! TFS =)

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  31. Wow... a pretty, summer-y card, a great blog hop and some great/generous give-aways! Thanks!

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  32. Laurie, this is so cute! I specially love the pops of color from the banners. Perfect! :D

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  33. Oh GET OUT!!! This is adorable Laurie, love it girl!!

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  34. Congrats on being part of the top 20! Love your cloud card...the banner is very cute.

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  35. Such an adorable card and such a fluffy cloud!

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  36. love love the cute cloud shape and the banner over it. fabulous card!

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  37. Such inspiration! I love this sweet and simple card!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  38. I saw your card in Nina's collage photo and I just knew it was yours!!! This is just so fun and sweet! Your banner is just too cute! Hope you're having a lovely week Laurie!

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  39. The clouds are SOO cute!

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  40. you know i LOVE this card. happy clouds, colorful banners, baker's twine?! so fab! xoxo

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  41. What a cute idea for a card. Love the banner on the cloud.

    Vicki
    vwilson577 at yahoo.com

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  42. How cute are those mini banners! :)

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  43. What a sweet and cheery card! I love that it's in the shape of a cloud!

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  44. I love that sweet little banner! Whoo-hoo!

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  45. I absolutely love your card! The banner is so adorable an the twine is just perfect! My favorite so far!

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  46. summery cuteness! love the banners!

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  47. Oh you have got the beach theme going on this summer. So cute Laurie!

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  48. Really cool! I love the banners, and of course the fun puffy cloud!

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  49. This card makes me so happy!!!

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  50. I love your happy card with the banner! Love the colors you chose. TFS.

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  51. Oh WOW, I'd love this magazine!!!
    I love your little banner. So festive.

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  52. Love clouds cards, this one is gorgeous.

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  53. I love cloud cards in general but this one is seriously fantastic! Love the twine banner!

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  54. OMG!! laurie I LOVE your little card!! It's so happy and cheery!

    Karen
    Xx

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  55. simple, bright, and happy!!!

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  56. Your card put me on "Cloud Nine"--it's so cute. Thanks for sharing your talent and the prizes.

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  57. So love this fun card! It's so summery and I love that banner you made on it!

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  58. Your shaped cloud card is perfect! Love how you added the stitching to the banners!
    Thank you so much for the chance to win this awesome blog candy!

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  59. Super "sun"-sational card, Laurie and thanks for a chance to win prizes!

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  60. Hello friend! Long time, no comment I know :)

    Love this awesome shaped card!! Awesome work GF!! Hope all is well :)

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  61. Super shaped card. Thanks for the chance to win that stamp set (I already have that super mag).

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  62. So simple yet so very cute! I love your card!

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  63. i adore clouds...your card is so pretty and sweet! i love the out-turned shape of the little pennants...so cute! thanks too for the chance to win...so generous :)

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  64. Wow! This is beautiful! LOVE the banner!!!

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

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  65. It's no wonder that you were a part of this selective group of talent...this card is amazing, so bright and happy and fun!

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  66. Looove the fun shape & the banner too! :)

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  67. Laurie, how adorable! I just love that you added the banners on the twine to the cloud...so so sweet :)

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  68. Love the little flags, beautiful card!!!

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  69. your card is so adorable! love the cheerful feel, it's just perfect! :)

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  70. Well, you are my first stop, very excited about just the idea of this -- your card is too cute -- and shaped cards seem to be very hot right now! Thanks for the opportunity to win!

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  71. I love this card! The sun peeking out from behind that fluffy cloud -- perfect.

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  72. Your cloud turned out so cute! I love the sun and banners!! This is really cute!

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  73. Love your clever card, Laurie!

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  74. love this, that sentiment is too sweet.

    Candace
    scrappin2littleprincesses.blogspot.com

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  75. Adorable cloud card! And thanks for the giveaway!

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  76. Your blog posts bring me sunshine, Laurie, and your shaped cloud card is no exception. The sun & rays peeking out add the perfect touch. Thanks for the chance for prizes and a fun blog hop!

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  77. This is so cute, Laurie! Your cloud-shaped card makes me feel happy and I love those little banners!

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  78. Love your cloud card and the lil banners!

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  79. Laurie, this is adorable especially with those little banners added in there! I keep telling myself that I DO NOT need an electronic cutter of some sort but I love this card!

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  80. Such a fun card. I love that textured cardstock.

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  81. Another great card Laurie! I love the little banner over the cloud.

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  82. A cloud and a sun! my favorite! I also like how you added the string of banners, gives the whole thing a colorful addition :)

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  83. Laurie, this is gorgeous!! Love it. :)

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  84. I love the texture and how bright and cheery this card is! Wonderful!

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  85. This is beautiful. Just the right amount of color against the cloud. Smooches... Felicia

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  86. Such a sweet, happy card! Love how you've got the sun peeking out from behind the cloud!

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  87. Oh. My. Gosh. Perfect cloud. Perfect banner. Perfect colors. Perfectly lovely. Sweet card!!!
    Bev

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  88. What a sweet, happy card! Love the little banner held on by baker's twine. :)

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  89. You have such an easygoing style! Your cloud card is adorable! I love banners on cards!

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  90. Wow, this is so creative!! I can't believe how simple, and yet so striking this is!! Love it!

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  91. Perfect card for this blog hop. I want to make one so bad. Now I just need to figure out which cartridge the cloud came from.

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  92. I just love this card! The sun peeking from behind the cloud is adorable1

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  93. Love your card! So nice and bright...cheerful indeed! :)

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  94. What a stunning project....so cute, I need to get my Cricut out!!

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  95. How lovely Is this card Laurie! TFS
    Have a wonderful day!
    Liz

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  96. Spectacular simplicity! Love, love, love it! I remain a faithful fan of your work!

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  97. I love this card!!! The cloud and the sun, and what a cute idea with the banner! Thanks so much for the inspiration!
    Lisa

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  98. Very cute cloud card--I like how the sun is peeking out and the banner with the twine.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  99. SWEET...love the darling card...perfect!

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  100. Darling shaped card! Love that colorful banner!
    DeniseB

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  101. Darling shaped card! Love that colorful banner!
    DeniseB

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  102. I love your fun sunshine card! The little banner is so cute too!

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  103. SO cute! I love that sweet little banner with the baker's twine!

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  104. Just love your style and design!! Thanks for the chance to win either of these prizes!

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  105. Oh, I absolutely adore your card, Laurie!

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  106. So darn cute! I love everything about this.

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  107. Laurie I love everything you create but I REALLY love this card! It is just so so cute!

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  108. The little banner on the cloud is so DARN CUTE!

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  109. love the shaped card - so cute! you know how to do just the right amount of detail to make a simple card go WOW!!!

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