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. Handmade Creations by StephanieJuly 23, 2012 at 7:05 AM

    Simply amazing love it!!!!

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  2. ElenaJuly 23, 2012 at 7:07 AM

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

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  3. GayatriJuly 23, 2012 at 7:13 AM

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

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  4. WidaJuly 23, 2012 at 7:17 AM

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

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  5. LynnJuly 23, 2012 at 7:31 AM

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

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  6. JingleJuly 23, 2012 at 7:34 AM

    Absolutely adorable, Laurie! I love the little flags!

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  7. Jennifer KJuly 23, 2012 at 7:42 AM

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

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  8. ChristinaJuly 23, 2012 at 7:56 AM

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

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  9. Annette AllenJuly 23, 2012 at 8:00 AM

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

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  10. BrendaJuly 23, 2012 at 8:05 AM

    So cute! Love the banner!

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  11. Nina YangJuly 23, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    Clean and fresh as always, Laurie! Love it!

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  12. Venus and Luanne @ Sisters Craft CafeJuly 23, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    such fun and pretty card! love the banners.

    Luanne

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  13. UnknownJuly 23, 2012 at 8:28 AM

    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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  14. Allison LJuly 23, 2012 at 8:33 AM

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

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  15. Miriam PrantnerJuly 23, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    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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  16. Jocelyn OlsonJuly 23, 2012 at 8:45 AM

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

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  17. cheironJuly 23, 2012 at 8:56 AM

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

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  18. TeeJuly 23, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    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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  19. Jessi FoganJuly 23, 2012 at 9:09 AM

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

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  20. Karin ÅkesdotterJuly 23, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    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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  21. UnknownJuly 23, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    such a fun cloud card!

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  22. AnonymousJuly 23, 2012 at 9:56 AM

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

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  23. Jessica WekenmanJuly 23, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    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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  24. Patti JJuly 23, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    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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  25. judyJuly 23, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    Very cute and creative!!

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  26. UnknownJuly 23, 2012 at 10:21 AM

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

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  27. ReneeJuly 23, 2012 at 10:23 AM

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

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  28. SanketiJuly 23, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    Lovely card!..very creative!

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  29. cards by caraJuly 23, 2012 at 10:33 AM

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

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  30. Kara LynneJuly 23, 2012 at 10:52 AM

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

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  31. Tenia NelsonJuly 23, 2012 at 11:18 AM

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

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  32. Debra MillerJuly 23, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    Great shape card and the sun and banner are awesome!

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  33. MarisaJuly 23, 2012 at 11:32 AM

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

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  34. DanaJuly 23, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    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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  35. terriavidreader (IN-USA)July 23, 2012 at 11:34 AM

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

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  36. MarieJuly 23, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    Such a fun cloud shaped card! TFS =)

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  37. MelJuly 23, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    Adorably cute card!

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  38. MichelleJuly 23, 2012 at 12:11 PM

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

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  39. AnonymousJuly 23, 2012 at 12:16 PM

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

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  40. Lisa EltonJuly 23, 2012 at 12:22 PM

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

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  41. Mary-Anne VJuly 23, 2012 at 12:24 PM

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

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  42. Alice CarmanJuly 23, 2012 at 12:34 PM

    This is darling. I love clouds!

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  43. CindyJuly 23, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    Such an adorable card and such a fluffy cloud!

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  44. Elizabeth SanchezJuly 23, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    Adorable!!

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  45. Alice July 23, 2012 at 1:04 PM

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

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  46. Kris in AlaskaJuly 23, 2012 at 1:09 PM

    Such inspiration! I love this sweet and simple card!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  47. JJ BoltonJuly 23, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    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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  48. AnonymousJuly 23, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    The clouds are SOO cute!

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  49. joscelyne cutchensJuly 23, 2012 at 1:50 PM

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

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  50. VickiJuly 23, 2012 at 2:12 PM

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

    Vicki
    vwilson577 at yahoo.com

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  51. Vicki DutcherJuly 23, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    How cute are those mini banners! :)

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  52. Colleen WoldJuly 23, 2012 at 2:21 PM

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

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  53. Jan GarberJuly 23, 2012 at 2:47 PM

    I love that sweet little banner! Whoo-hoo!

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  54. Alicia S.July 23, 2012 at 2:52 PM

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

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  55. donna mikasaJuly 23, 2012 at 3:01 PM

    summery cuteness! love the banners!

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  56. Tracey McNeelyJuly 23, 2012 at 3:03 PM

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

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  57. Isha GuptaJuly 23, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    Fun card!!!TFS

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  58. Puppy Kisses and Paper DreamsJuly 23, 2012 at 3:11 PM

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

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  59. EdnaJuly 23, 2012 at 3:30 PM

    This card makes me so happy!!!

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  60. Annette Witherspoon ♥July 23, 2012 at 3:45 PM

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

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  61. sharon gJuly 23, 2012 at 3:56 PM

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

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  62. Andrea GarlandJuly 23, 2012 at 3:59 PM

    Love clouds cards, this one is gorgeous.

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  63. HeatherJuly 23, 2012 at 4:21 PM

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

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  64. KarenJuly 23, 2012 at 4:31 PM

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

    Karen
    Xx

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  65. LaloJuly 23, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    simple, bright, and happy!!!

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  66. designbydonnaJuly 23, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    Very cute. And love the sentiment

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  67. mtscrapgalJuly 23, 2012 at 4:54 PM

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

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  68. Anita RexJuly 23, 2012 at 4:56 PM

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

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  69. lostinpaperJuly 23, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    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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  70. AnonymousJuly 23, 2012 at 5:28 PM

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

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  71. Andrea MJuly 23, 2012 at 6:10 PM

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

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

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  72. JoyceJuly 23, 2012 at 6:23 PM

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

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  73. LeaJuly 23, 2012 at 6:34 PM

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

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  74. EmmaJuly 23, 2012 at 6:37 PM

    I love it, super cute!

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  75. UnknownJuly 23, 2012 at 6:57 PM

    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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  76. Houses Built of CardsJuly 23, 2012 at 7:06 PM

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

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

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  77. Karen B.July 23, 2012 at 7:17 PM

    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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  78. Angi BarrsJuly 23, 2012 at 7:24 PM

    Looove the fun shape & the banner too! :)

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  79. The Paper ParadeJuly 23, 2012 at 7:29 PM

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

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  80. AmyJuly 23, 2012 at 7:35 PM

    Beautiful card!

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  81. KailashJuly 23, 2012 at 8:08 PM

    Love the little flags, beautiful card!!!

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  82. JessicaJuly 23, 2012 at 8:12 PM

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

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  83. Queen MaryJuly 23, 2012 at 8:25 PM

    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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  84. Kelly GriglioneJuly 23, 2012 at 8:39 PM

    banners on a cloud ... love 'em!

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  85. LindseyJuly 23, 2012 at 8:41 PM

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

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  86. Jen CarterJuly 23, 2012 at 9:30 PM

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

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  87. LindaJuly 23, 2012 at 9:42 PM

    Love your clever card, Laurie!

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  88. CandaceJuly 23, 2012 at 9:48 PM

    love this, that sentiment is too sweet.

    Candace
    scrappin2littleprincesses.blogspot.com

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  89. Heather BJuly 23, 2012 at 9:48 PM

    Adorable cloud card! And thanks for the giveaway!

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  90. Kathy McJuly 23, 2012 at 10:37 PM

    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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  91. Emily LeiphartJuly 23, 2012 at 10:38 PM

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

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  92. MichelleJuly 24, 2012 at 12:20 AM

    Love your cloud card and the lil banners!

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  93. Amy KollingJuly 24, 2012 at 12:41 AM

    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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  94. AnonymousJuly 24, 2012 at 1:15 AM

    Such a fun card. I love that textured cardstock.

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  95. Melissa RoellJuly 24, 2012 at 6:48 AM

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

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  96. Kim MJuly 24, 2012 at 6:50 AM

    Oh that's so cute. Love it!

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  97. AnonymousJuly 24, 2012 at 7:10 AM

    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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  98. Vera Yates (Ling)July 24, 2012 at 8:18 AM

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

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  99. Rochelle SodipoJuly 24, 2012 at 8:41 AM

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

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  100. Felicia - Scrapper in the MakingJuly 24, 2012 at 11:01 AM

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

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  101. AliJuly 24, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    This is just adorable!

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  102. NadineJuly 24, 2012 at 12:07 PM

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

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  103. Happy DanceJuly 24, 2012 at 1:13 PM

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

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  104. KatherineJuly 24, 2012 at 1:21 PM

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

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  105. Julianne NJuly 24, 2012 at 10:12 PM

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

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  106. KarenladdJuly 24, 2012 at 11:57 PM

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

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  107. Shari KlynJuly 25, 2012 at 12:15 AM

    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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  108. StampNKJuly 25, 2012 at 1:51 AM

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

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  109. ShellyJuly 25, 2012 at 7:39 AM

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

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  110. DianeJuly 25, 2012 at 12:08 PM

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

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  111. Liz O.July 25, 2012 at 12:08 PM

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

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  112. GeriJuly 25, 2012 at 1:32 PM

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

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  113. Lisa's Creative NicheJuly 25, 2012 at 2:08 PM

    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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  114. Sue DJuly 25, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    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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  115. ~amy~July 26, 2012 at 6:35 AM

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

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  116. FroggietalksJuly 26, 2012 at 3:40 PM

    cute card :D

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  117. Denise BryantJuly 26, 2012 at 5:16 PM

    Darling shaped card! Love that colorful banner!
    DeniseB

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  118. Denise BryantJuly 26, 2012 at 5:16 PM

    Darling shaped card! Love that colorful banner!
    DeniseB

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  119. AnonymousJuly 26, 2012 at 10:07 PM

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

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  120. Bethany StellpflugJuly 27, 2012 at 11:40 AM

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

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  121. MoniqueJuly 27, 2012 at 11:52 AM

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

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  122. Leigh PennerJuly 27, 2012 at 7:24 PM

    Oh, I absolutely adore your card, Laurie!

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  123. TrinhJuly 29, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    So darn cute! I love everything about this.

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  124. Veronica ZJuly 29, 2012 at 4:25 PM

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

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  125. Jen W.July 29, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    The little banner on the cloud is so DARN CUTE!

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  126. AmethystCatJuly 29, 2012 at 10:32 PM

    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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