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Saturday, May 28, 2011

OWH Memorial Day Blog Hop

Coffee of the Day - Vanilla Nut



Welcome to my stop on the Operation Write Home Memorial Day Blog Hop! so happy you could join me for a cuppa! haven't the projects along the hop been fabby so far?! so much talent for such a great cause!

My card features a digital image from Create with TLC. I did my standard watercoloring, stippled the sky, and then washed the entire piece in crumb cake ink to age. The papers are from the K & Co.Americana collection. the stars were punched from a Starbucks cup holder and then inked in white craft. the gorgeous ruffle ribbon is from May Arts. buttons are tied with red & white baker's twine.

I hope you enjoy your weekend with family & friends! and say a prayer for the troops who are serving away from home to keep us safe! :)

----> btw..... I have been hopping along, but blogger is being oh, so naughty and not allowing me to leave comments on many blogs. I love what I am seeing, but sadly am unable to leave the comments I would like. I will try to go back to visit in another day or so to see if blogger has been fixed.

your next stop on the hop is
****TRISH @ MOUSE PRINT CREATIONS****



Challenges:
The Stamping Boutique - red, white, & blue
Fairy Knoll - red, white, & blue
Charisma - boy oh boy
Moving Along with the Times - holiday
Paper Romance - distressing
Stamp Insanity - red, white, & blue
DigiStamp4Joy - boys, boys, boys
For Fun Challenges - patriotic colors
Scrapalicious - Memorial Day #4
Simon Says Stamp - stars & stripes
Digital Tuesday - texture
Tuesday Throwdown - stripes
2 Sisters - Anything Goes
Challenge Up Your Life - recycling
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96 comments:

  1. Stef HMay 28, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    you're just hoppin' all over the place - lol!

    what a fabulous card!!! love everything about it.

    have a spectacular weekend.

    hugs :)

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  2. Payne Holler CardsMay 28, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    hi there! poppin over to say Hi...I'm over here more than you know and sorry to say dont always stop to comment..but enjoyin the morning and wanted to tell ya I'm lovin this card!
    hope you and family are all doing well and enjoying time together this holiday,
    big hug GF
    Linda

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  3. AnonymousMay 28, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Wow--what a great card. You used so many creative ideas. I love the recycled Starbucks stars.

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  4. AnonymousMay 28, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Wow--what a great card. You used so many creative ideas. I love the recycled Starbucks stars.

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  5. Louise FoxMay 28, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    A lovely vintage-looking card. Nice design. Blessings.

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  6. Nancy KellerMay 28, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    . . . love your card. . . and now I am having one of those "duh" moments where I am slapping myself in the forehad and wondering how many of those Starbucks cup holders I have thrown away over the years. omg. . . you are my hero!!!

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  7. Hazel (Didos)May 28, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Lovely card. Thanks for playing along with our Holiday themed challenge this week on MAWTT, Hazelxox

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  8. sagreen125May 28, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    what a wonderful card

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  9. PattyMay 28, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    very unique card!

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  10. DoloresMay 28, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Thanks for sharing this great patriotic card and your process.

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  11. GerdaMay 28, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Hi Hon

    love how you added the ribbon to your card - very cute!

    Thanks for playing with us at Scrapalicious this week.

    Hugs, Gerda

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  12. http://angeladaniels.squarespace.com/May 28, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Gorgeous. I love how you gave the ribbon texture down the side of your card.

    ~Angela Daniels
    Lead Fiskateer

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  13. Mermaids of the LakeMay 28, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    Great post! Happy Memorial Day weekend to you!

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  14. ShelleyMay 28, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    Wow, great card!! Thank you for joining us at the Scrapalicious Challenge too!~Shelley

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  15. RedonnaMay 28, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Nice card, very nice.
    TFS,
    Redonna
    rleckie911 AT gmail.com

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  16. SusanMay 28, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    WONDERFUL card! I love TLC creations, don't you? and I have to say a big DUH to myself for not thinking about punching the coffee sleeves. I have used images off my coffee sleeves for Coffee themed cards or ATCs but never thought of the punching, thanks for the tip!

    and BTW pass it along, for any blogger friends to log out, log back in, it has seemed to fix for many, and if not then UNCHECK the box that says keep me signed in, and log in again...this was told to me yesterday and it worked for me (just the log out and back in...YEAH!!

    See you next Saturday also :)
    Susan

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  17. DotMay 28, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Great card! I like the idea of Operation Write Home! My husband was in the Navy many years ago and packages and letters were really important to him especially during Desert Storm.

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  18. ~Antoinette (inspired stamps)May 28, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Jennifer,
    love the card, especially your use of ribbon! Great job! Blessings!

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  19. MistyMay 28, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Now that is an AWESOME card!
    Hummer Hugs,
    Misty
    http://deliteful-gifts.blogspot.com/
    hummingbird204 at comcast dot net

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  20. TkatMay 28, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    oh wow!! i love the colours you used! very beautiful! :)

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  21. Laura EvangelineMay 28, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    OH! Great card!!!

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  22. Contagiously CraftyMay 28, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    What intricate details. It is clear you put a bit of work into this lovely card. Nice job.

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  23. AnonymousMay 28, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    What a great idea! I went to the main blog to read what it was about. I love it! Thank you for stopping by my blog on Pink Saturday!

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  24. ShellyMay 28, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    I adore those stars!

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  25. AllisonGMay 28, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    I love your stars made from Starbucks coffee cup holders!

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  26. CherylMay 28, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    Your card is fabulous! I love the vintage, patriotic feel. Your stars are awesome.

    Sorry my blog candy post wasn't up when you stopped by my blog. (Naughty blogger!) It is up now if you are interested. Sorry about that.

    --Cheryl--

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  27. AJsArtsMay 28, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    Great card love the vintage look :) Happy Memorial Day :)

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  28. Operation Write HomeMay 28, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Fantastic card - LOVE that image and all its parioticness!!!

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  29. KarenSMay 28, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Great card! I love what you did with the stars.

    Thanks for supporting OWH!

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  30. xinexMay 28, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Nice patriotic stuff! Happy Memorial Day!...Christine

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  31. Tiffany TempleMay 28, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    This is a fabulous card! You made it sound really simple, but there is so many wonderful details put into this card. I love every bit of it!

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  32. TrishMay 28, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    Wonderful card, I have those papers too!!

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  33. Rhonda MillerMay 28, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Your card is so great. I know what you mean, blogger is being very naughty today.

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  34. Shell Shearer SwinscoeMay 28, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    Great card, love the recycled Starbucks stars fab idea!

    Thanks for sharing with us at MAWTT this week, good luck!
    Hugs Shell xx

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  35. Jan HunnicuttMay 28, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    Beautiful card Jennifer! Happy hopping and have a great Memorial Day weekend!

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  36. Lisa OliverMay 28, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    It seems we have three loves in common. OWH, Create with TLC, and COFFEE!! especially today's flavor.

    Your card is gorgeous, love everything about it. TFS

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  37. One Scrappy GalMay 28, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    WHat a charming card! I love the theme and presentation!

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  38. Meg BeanMay 28, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    I love the distressed edges and ribbon color!

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  39. ...DarleneMay 28, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    I so love seeing all the new digital stamps that people are using. Your all American Boy is a great card. Thank you for sharing on the blog hop.

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  40. Jessica RodarteMay 28, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    What a sweet card! Who would've thought using those Starbuck's covers? So cute!

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  41. Nancy MMay 28, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Great card! It is just fantastic; thanks for sharing it. Yes, it's been a stinker trying to leave comments on some blogs!!!

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  42. sandybear76May 28, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    Love your card. But what is crumb cake ink? Is that a color or a technique?

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  43. Jennifer ScullMay 28, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    to answer Sandy's question -
    crumb cake ink is a color by Stampin' Up!
    hope that helps! :)

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  44. ColletteMay 28, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    What a wonderfully-vintage card. If not for the bright colors, I'd think it came from way back. Love it. Thanks for sharing with us at The Stamping Boutique!

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  45. Morph WaffleMay 28, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Lovely card, love all the elements, beautiful. Yeah, Blogger is being a turd, it got rid of two of my followers and a comment!

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  46. farmhouse-storyMay 28, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    awesome card, jennifer! have a great weekend!

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  47. SylviaMay 28, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Cute card, have a great weekend.

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  48. ShellMay 28, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    I love the card, and the image is really perfect!
    I know what you mean about blogger having issues, I have a list of blogs I want to go back and make sure I comment on after it is fixed!

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  49. Paula S.May 28, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    I am loving the corrugated stars with the buttons, that ruffle and the patterned paper and image...well i like everything about it! Thanks for supporting OWH and hopping this weekend.

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  50. UnknownMay 28, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    Your ribbon and cardboard stars are terrific.

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  51. PeggyRMay 28, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    I love your card and thanks for posting. If I can save some columbine seeds I will do so for you, but they are hard to catch as they are so tiny. The weather today was gorgeous. I don't like it much above 80 though. I do hope we stay dry! But tonight is iffy again.

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  52. AnitaMay 29, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    Stunning card! I will have to save the starbuck holders. I love your stars.

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  53. RufusMay 29, 2011 at 2:32 AM

    Wonderful card. Paulette at TLC is the greatest! Thanks for being part of OWH and supporting all of our Heroes. Happy Memorial Day,
    R/

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  54. Sandy #1781May 29, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    What a delightful card! I love the stars being cut from the Starbucks wrapper. What a great excuse to get a cuppa!

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  55. LindaMay 29, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    Super card. Great layering and use of buttons and recycled stars!

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  56. Karen HowardMay 29, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Wonderful missing you card! Thanks for sharing and joining in the bloghop! Hugs, Karen

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  57. Linda Coughlin, the funkie junkieMay 29, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    What a wonderful patriotic card, Jennifer! I really love the retro feel you have accomplished - the image is fantastic and I love the faded look and the corrugated cardboard stars! Just lovely.

    Hope you are doing well and having a great weekend.

    Hugs,
    Linda

    PS - thanks for that sweet comment on my baby card!

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  58. Lillian ChildMay 29, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    What a delightful card! And I am now a follower of your blog. So very nice to meet you!

    This is one hop I look forward to EVERY year and I sincerely appreciate your participation. My husband is a decorated Vietnam veteran and it's such a pleasure to honor those men and women serving our country in whatever capacity. Our heartfelt thanks go out to them AND to their families at home. Happy Memorial Day!

    http://lillianchild.blogspot.com

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  59. grandmaleeMay 29, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    WHat a fabulous job on the watercolors! Love the look of them with this yummy papaer! YOu couldn't resist adding your touch of coffee with the Starbuck's stars...love it!

    I see I'm not the only one with comment problems. It's been going on for several days for me, but at least I know it's not just my computer.

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  60. JulieMay 29, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Lovely card, Jennifer. I really like those corrugated stars! Happy Hopping!

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  61. SandiMay 29, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    What a great card! I love yout stars and your image is really nice!~

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  62. AnonymousMay 29, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    This is just incredible! I love the Starbucks stars, and the yummy ribbon, especially. . . .

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  63. Ronda ArchangeloMay 29, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Cool card...love the vintage feel and the corrugated CS...Love it!!

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  64. Joanne TravisMay 29, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    So beautifully done!

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  65. ScrapacatMay 29, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Wow! I love all the elements on this card, but the Starbucks stars are over the moon! Thanks for being part of the hop!

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  66. Tami BayerMay 29, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Love the stars!

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  67. The Crafty DenMay 29, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Hi Jennifer, what a fantastic card. I love the image and colours you've used. Thanks for joining us at charisma cardz challenge this week. Hugs, Denise x

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  68. MarshaMay 29, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Fab card. Love the stars - recycling at its best.

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  69. ChristyMay 29, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Great card! Love the "green" use of Starbucks wrappers for the stars.

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  70. SprytebyrdMay 29, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    What an amazing card! Love all the detail that you've put into it!
    Hugs!! Dee Sprytebyrd's Sentiments

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  71. Diane Clark-SuttonMay 29, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Cute card. I like your idea to use the cup holder for the stars,

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  72. Diane Clark-SuttonMay 29, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Cute card. I love the idea to use the cup holder for the stars.

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  73. Sherry HickeyMay 29, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    I just wanted to tell you I think your card is awesome!! Love the nostalgic image, your beautiful coloring and all the elements of your card. Great job!!

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  74. Heather GrowMay 29, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    I love your patriotic card. Thank you for supporting OWH.

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  75. helloholleyMay 29, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    totally cute.....great way to recycle,LOL!!! I love those punched stars from the coffee cup holder ;)

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  76. DiVaS iN ReCycLinGMay 30, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    wow your card is gorgeous!!!

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  77. Seongsook DuncanMay 30, 2011 at 1:50 AM

    Wow... very nice outcome. What a great idea. Thanks for sharing.

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  78. Juliana TMay 30, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    love your card! The patriotic image is perfect and I like the way you colored it. We are neighbors as I live in Garrettsville Ohio. Visit me on my blog.

    jonder at frontier dot com

    http://julianaspapercrafts.blogspot.com/

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  79. SueBMay 30, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    cute vintage-feel card - thanx for the inspiration!
    - SueB of Blondin Blogs
    sue dot blondin at gmail dot com

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  80. DoanLegacyMay 30, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Terrific post! Happy weekend..

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  81. helloholleyMay 30, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    I left a comment yesterday...but now I don't see it....let me try again!!!
    I love your card and everything about it!!!;)

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  82. AimMay 30, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    Love your card!! All the details and distressing are fantastic!! Great image too!! :)

    Thanks so much for sharing your card and supporting OWH!! :)

    Amy :) at www.lovetocrop.com
    and Decorate To Celebrate! Challenge Blog ($50 GIVEAWAY going on NOW!!)
    scrapbookingwithamy (at) gmail (dot) com

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  83. Scrappin CrafterMay 30, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Love your card! This image is GREAT! Thanks for joining in the challenge at Scrapalicious USA!

    Jenni

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  84. AnnMay 30, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Wow!! That is an amazing card!! I love everything about it!

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  85. sharonMay 30, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Great card. Thanks for the info on the stars. A new excuse to stop at Starbucks! Thanks!
    Sharon L
    sharon dot lemon @ sbcglobal dot net

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  86. Maria MatterMay 30, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    oh this is absolutely fabulous Jenn! love these patriotic cards!
    hope you're doing well!
    hugs

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  87. Crafty In Carolina StamperMay 30, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    I love the vintage feel to your card! You recycled too, that is so awesome because I really love those stars. Will have to look differently at what I'm throwing away and if I can use it to scrap with! =)

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  88. BethWMay 30, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Marvelous card-great design.So glad I got to visit your blog.

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  89. debby4000May 31, 2011 at 4:32 AM

    Oh this is so fabulous.
    Thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamps Challenge this week.
    luv
    Debby

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  90. NataschaMay 31, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Your card is amazing! Thank you so much for joining us at Digital Tuesday.

    Hugs, Natascha

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  91. LaurenMay 31, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    This is so awesome! Thanks for joining us at Tuesday Throwdown!

    Lauren

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  92. Scrapaliciously Wonderful!May 31, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    Love your card! Thank you for joining us at Scrapalicious USA
    Hugs, Cindy

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  93. Courtney KMay 31, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    what a great patriotic card!

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  94. ManuelaJune 1, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Great card!
    Thanks for joining us at Challenge up your life!

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  95. MirandaJune 3, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    great card jennifer, lovely
    thanks for joining the TSB challenge this week
    hugs
    Miranda

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  96. UnknownJune 10, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    FABULOUS card Jenn, love the corrugates stars- perfect finishing touch! Thanks for joining the challenge at TSB!

    Hugs,
    Tracey & Christy

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