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Monday, December 10, 2012

Christmas Card Using Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge For Tammy's Scrapin Corner

Hello all my fellow bloggers and followers.  It has been gorgeous fall weather in Southern California these past few days.  I hope everyone is doing well.  I am still trying to catch up on my sleep and trying to get over headaches; but I am feeling a little better now than I have been.  
 
It is time for Challenge # 40 Christmas - Shaped Cards at Tammy's Scrapin Corner.  Be sure to check out the DT fabulous creations.  This week our sponsors are Stitchy Bears and QKR Stampede.  Create your Christmas card and enter for one of the prizes.  You must be a follower to be eligible to win.
 
This is my first year to make Christmas cards; so I am having a great time.  I really  love scenery cards; but sometimes it can be a challenge knowing how to color them.  I am still new to coloring images and using digi stamps; so it is all trial and error for me.  I really loved this image from Stitchy Bears called "Christmas Gate".  I love the country with open spaces and trees; so I fell in love with it the first time I saw it.  I hope you enjoy my card.



Inside Card



Supplies used to create this card:

Die Cuts - CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge
Card base - Pg 33 cut at 5 1/2 in.
Cardstock base - CTMH Topiary
Sentiments cardstock - CTMH White Daisy 
Sentiment ink - CTMH Cranberry
Cardstock under image outside - DCMV - The Mariposa Cardstock Matstack
Layer - Pg 33 cut at 5 in.
Patterned paper - K & Co - Elizabeth Brownd
Stamp Set - CTMH "Christmas Love Holidays" (D1492)
Holly and Christmas tree - Used Glitter Pens - Stardust Gelly Roll Meteor and Galaxy
Holly and Christmas tree cardstock - CTMH New England Ivy outside - CTMH Topiary inside
Christmas Tree Punch - Fiscars
Holly Punch - Martha Stewart
Bling - Recollections clear

CTMH Markers
Wreath & Green tree - Topiary
Bow & Snowman - Cranberry and Cranberry Light

Copics
Gate - E19
Stone Fence - E13
Wood Posts - E15
Trees - E31, E25, E15




I am entering my card in the following challenges:
  1. Make It Monday - Anything Goes
  2. ATC's and Cards With Attitude - Anything Goes
  3. Cards By Lady Anne - Stamp Challenge - Stamp Challenge - Anything Goes (3 of 4)
  4. Broken Box Stock - Happy Holidays (1 of 3)
  5. Fat Pages and Cards With Attitude - Anything Goes
  6. Fussy and Fancy - I Love Christmas
  7. Inspire Me Friday - Anything Goes
  8. Jingle Bells - December To Remember - Anything Holiday Goes
  9. Pattie's Creations - Christmas Card
  10. QKR Stampede - Holiday Cheer
  11. Stampin For The Weekend - Let It Snow
  12. Stampin With The Dragon - Anything Goes
  13. Wags & Whiskers - Anything Goes
  14. 4 Crafty Chicks - Snowmen
  15. Aud Sentiments Challenge - Anything Goes
  16. Cards Galore - Christmas
  17. Creatalious Challenge - Winter
  18. The Cupcake Craftroom - Christmas
  19. Digi Galore - Anything Goes
  20. Freshly Brewed Monthly Challenge - Christmas
  21. Ladybug Crafts - Christmas and/or Winter
  22. Natalie and Amy's Challenge - Winter Wishes
  23. One Crazy Stamper - Sketch or Holiday Challenge
  24. Oozak - Anything Goes plus red (2 of 3)
  25. Sparkles Forum Challenges - Challenge # 38 - Christmas Is Coming
  26. Sunny Challenges - Snowflakes
  27. The Cupboard Trilogy - Frosty Winter
  28. The Stamp Spot - Anything Christmas Goes
  29. Craft Us Crazy - It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like .........
  30. Cute Card Thursday - Red and Green
  31. Delightful Challenges - All About Christmas
  32. DL. Art - Thankful Thursday Challenge - Anything Red and Green
  33. Forever Friends - Christmas Cards
  34. Happy Campers - Winters Here
  35. Paper Crafting Journey - Christmas Projects
  36. Paper Play Challenges - Christmas Is Coming
  37. Pixie Dust Studio - Sparkles and Snowflakes
  38. Simply Create - Always Anything Goes
  39. 2 Sisters - Snowflakes
  40. Speedy and Friends - Red and Green
  41. Stamp Your Life - Anything Goes
  42. Sweet Stampin - Dies and/or Punches
  43. Totally Gorjuss - Snow
  44. ABC Christmas Challenge - X Marks The Spot (2 X's on Gate)
  45. Christmas at Sweet Stampin - Christmas - Anything Goes
  46. Crafts and Me - Anything Goes (optional - Christmas ornament)
  47. Crafty Creations - Winter Scene
  48. Diva's By Design - Let It Snow
  49. For Fun Challenges - Let It Snow
  50. Inky Impressions - Snow or Winter
  51. Penny's Paper-Crafty - Anything Goes
  52. Simon Says Stamp - Snowflakes
  53. The Perfect Sentiment - Let It Snow - Add Snow or snowman, etc.  (I used bling)
  54. Christmas Card Challenges - Die Cuts - Must Be Christmas Cards.
  55. Craft A Scene - Winter Scene
  56. Dream Valley Challenge - Christmas
  57. No Matter Which Challenges - Christmas
  58. Robyn's Fettish Challenge - Christmas
  59. The Squirrel and The Fox - Summer or Winter
  60. Bunny Zoe's Crafts - Celebration
  61. Squigglefly - Use Traditional Colors Red and Green
  62. Crafty Boots - Christmas
  63. Crafty Bloggers Network - Anything Goes
  64. Eureka Stamps - Sparkle and Shine
  65. Digi Darla's - Snow Fun With Bling
  66. House of Gilli - Anything Goes
  67. Lollipop Crafts - Happy Holidays



Be sure to check out the December specials as well as my clubs at the top of the page. You can earn free products by joining either of my clubs. Check out my new tab on "Tutorials". I will add more as I find more of them. I have also added a tab for "Featured Cards" with links to each one; so you can find them more easily if you need the supplies I used to make them.


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Thanks for stopping by my blog and for all your wonderful compliments.  Your opinion is greatly appreciated.  I hope everyone is making time to create something that makes you or someone else happy.  Have a fabulous day!!

Remember - Keep On Creating!! 
It's Good For Your Health!!

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78 comments:

  1. Desire FourieDecember 10, 2012 at 2:19 AM

    Gloria this is just beautiful. Love how everything works so well together. You have a great eye for detail. Good luck with all those challenges! Hop on over to my blog to partake in my 400 Follower Give Away - thank you so much if you have already participated.
    Hugs
    Desíre
    {Doing Life – my personal blog}
    {Doing Life – 400 Follower Give Away}

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    1. Gloria Shirr (purpleglo)December 11, 2012 at 9:35 AM

      Thanks Desire for your wonderful compliments. I still struggle with digi images and I think this is my first scenery one; so still learning. I appreciate your loving support. Hugs, Gloria

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  2. Carole ZDecember 10, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    Super card Gloria, however I'm afraid that Emergency Crafters has a rule that no more than 10 challenges can be entered to qualify, I'm so sorry, Carole Z EC x

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    1. Gloria Shirr (purpleglo)December 10, 2012 at 9:23 AM

      So Sorry Carole. I removed it. I don't know why I didn't see that. I usually review the rules very closely. Have a fabulous day!! Hugs, Gloria

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  3. wannabcre8tiveDecember 10, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    Your card is very pretty and I like that cute image. Thanks, so much for joining our Squigglefly challenge.

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  4. NancyDDecember 10, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    It is cute inside and out. Love the scene! Thanks for joining us at Craft a Scene AND I saw you on MIM right next to my entry! NancyD

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  5. Dee's Craft RoomDecember 10, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    Fab card, it is as lovely inside as it is out. Thank you for sharing your work with all of us at Crafty Boots Challenges.

    Merry Christmas.

    Dionne

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  6. wannabcre8tiveDecember 10, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    This is very pretty, I love all the reds and greens, so Christmassy. Thanks, for joining us over at Speedy Fox and Friends.

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  7. MagsBDecember 10, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    What a cute winter scene! What beautiful papers and colours - and I love how you've decorated the inside! Scrummy! Thanks for joining in at Dream Valley

    love Mags B x

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  8. KandADecember 10, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    Fabulous christmas card. Thanks for joining in with the challenge at Paper Crafting Journey xx

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  9. Audrey Ernst (hippieaud)December 10, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    Beautiful card, love all the details and all the gorgeous die cut work. Thanks so much for playing at DIgi Darla's Designs, Inky Impressions, Broken Box Designs, Wags N Whiskers and Pixie Dust Studio this time:)

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  10. UnknownDecember 10, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    Lovely card,sweet image. Thanks for joining us at Forever Friends Challenge this month. Good luckxx

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  11. lozDecember 10, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    Fantastic card and colors Gloria. Visited from MIM..Loz

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  12. MaggieC (Silvercrafter)December 10, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    Great card, with a lovely mixture of elements. Thank you for joining us on Craft A Scene. xx Maggie

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  13. DIANA L.December 10, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    bBeautiful card both inside and out.
    Thank you for joining my DL.ART Thankful Thursday Red and/or green challenge

    DIANA L.
    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com

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  14. Natalie LaurijssenDecember 10, 2012 at 11:26 AM

    What a beautiful card! Thanks for joining us at Forever Friends monthley.
    X - Natalie - X

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  15. Bernardine CuttinoDecember 10, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    Adorable, beautiful design and fabulous coloring. Gorgeous card!
    Hugs
    Berni

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    1. Gloria Shirr (purpleglo)December 11, 2012 at 9:36 AM

      Thank you Berni for the wonderful compliments. I appreciate you visiting my blog. Hugs, Gloria

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  16. Kathy BradleyDecember 10, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    Wonderful scene and adorable card! Thanks for joining us at Squigglefly this week!

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  17. AnnetteDecember 10, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    Lovely card, I love the wintry scene.
    Annette
    My blog : Netty's Cards
    Proud to design for :
    ABC Christmas Challenge,
    Lili’s Little Fairies,
    Top Tip Tuesday,
    The Stamp Basket, and
    Stamp Fairy.
    xx

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  18. :: BlueInks ::December 10, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    I really like the shape of this card. The interior of the card turned out perfect as well. It caught my eye on MIM. Thanks, for sharing.

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  19. NanaConnieDecember 10, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    WOW, my friend, this is gorgeous! I do believe you actually beat me in the number of challenges entered. :-D Wait a minute, I have to put on another of mmy DT hats: I'm really glad that you shared with us in our Let It Snow challenge at Perfect Sentiment. Hope you'll be joining us again next challenge. Hugs.
    NanaConnie PSC DT

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    1. Gloria Shirr (purpleglo)December 11, 2012 at 9:33 AM

      Thanks for your compliments Connie!! I struggled with making a card with a scene on it. It is still a new concept for me. I could have added a lot more challenges; but I got tired. LOL!! Hugs, Gloria

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  20. cotnobDecember 10, 2012 at 12:49 PM

    This is a lovely card, great little scene.
    Thank you for joining us at Forever Friends this month.
    Pauline
    x

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  21. Holly YoungDecember 10, 2012 at 1:41 PM

    Great card! I really love the sweet Christmas scene. Beautiful papers you have used too. Thanks for playing in Squigglefly's challenge!

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  22. TamieDecember 10, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    Scenery pictures are awesome. Love the bright green colors, go so perfectly with your image. Glad you are excited to making Christmas cards for the first year. wonderful inspiration and thank you so much for sharing it with us at 4 Crafty Chicks.

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  23. ZoeDecember 10, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    Great card, thanks for joining in at The cupboard trilogy, good luck Hun Zoe DT xxx

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  24. Tracey TDecember 10, 2012 at 2:59 PM

    Love the winter scene you've created and it works so well with the classic Christmas colour scheme. Thank you for playing at Christmas at Sweet Stampin'. Tracey x

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  25. Crafting VickyDecember 10, 2012 at 6:33 PM

    I really love how your card came out for someone that wasn't sure how to showcase this image! Great card.

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    1. Gloria Shirr (purpleglo)December 11, 2012 at 9:32 AM

      Thanks Vicky!! The DT are so talented that sometimes I don't feel that my creations don't quite measure up. I guess I need a little more self confidence when it comes to my own creations. I am new at using digital images and especially the scenery ones. My next one is a scenery also; so I am going through the same thing again. LOL!! It challenges me; so that is good. Hugs, Gloria

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  26. KatyDecember 10, 2012 at 6:34 PM

    This is a beautiful card! Great scene and coloring! Thank you for joining us at For Fun Challenges! :)

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  27. Shirley-AnneDecember 10, 2012 at 8:34 PM

    Beautiful Christmas card ,Gloria . Love the inside as well . Merry Christmas to you and yours . May the New Year be one of peace and contentment for you . Looking forward to catching up with you in the New Year again ..
    Shirley-Anne

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    1. Gloria Shirr (purpleglo)December 11, 2012 at 9:30 AM

      Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family too Shirley-anne. Nice to hear from you again. Thanks for the lovely compliments. Have a fabulous day! Hugs, Gloria

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  28. ZoeDecember 10, 2012 at 10:18 PM

    Hi again lol, great card, thank you for joining in with the Cards Galore Challenge, good luck Hun Zoe DT xxx

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  29. Lady Anne Milnes-HowardDecember 10, 2012 at 10:21 PM

    So nice to see a Christmas scene, you have coloured it beautifully. Thank you for sharing with us at Lady Anne's. I hope we see you again.
    Love ~ Lady Anne xx
    cardsbyladyanne

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  30. MicheleDecember 10, 2012 at 10:57 PM

    so many wonderful details to this!! What a pretty scene!! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Digi Darla's.

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  31. DoraDecember 11, 2012 at 4:09 AM

    beautiful winterscene have you made!! I love the little snowman on the front. ((:
    thank you for joining at craft a scene this month.
    greetings

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  32. HelenDecember 11, 2012 at 4:45 AM

    Beautiful - a really pretty image and I love the paper you've used.

    Thanks for joining us at Penny's.

    Helen x

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  33. SharonDecember 11, 2012 at 4:48 AM

    This is a gorgeous wintry scene and the papers are scrummy. Thank your for sharing this with us at Diva's by Design.
    Hugs Sharon x

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  34. JulieDecember 11, 2012 at 7:57 AM

    What a pretty holiday card. Thanks for joining us at Aud Sentiments
    Hugs,
    julie

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  35. susanDecember 11, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    Very pretty! Love that background paper! Thanks for joining us at THE ROBYN'S FETISH CHALLENGE # 137!

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  36. MargreetDecember 11, 2012 at 10:44 AM

    Gorgeous card with great details...thanks for joining Divas by Design!
    xxx Margreet

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  37. Sassy RaggedyDecember 11, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    Wonderful inside and out...Thanks so much for joining us this week at QKR. Hope to see you again next week as well. joann sassy raggedy

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  38. UnknownDecember 11, 2012 at 3:17 PM

    Love the traditional wintry scene.

    Thanks for joining us as Crafty Bloggers Network
    Claire
    (CBN DT)

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  39. JennyDecember 11, 2012 at 4:52 PM

    Perfect for our challenge 'Dies and Punches' challenge. Thanks so much for joining us at Sweet Stampin' this week. x

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  40. UnknownDecember 11, 2012 at 5:32 PM

    Love your festive Christmas card Gloria! Thanks for joining us at Make It Monday.

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  41. karalschuknechtDecember 11, 2012 at 6:11 PM

    Great job, Gloria, this is lovely.

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    1. Gloria Shirr (purpleglo)December 12, 2012 at 2:58 PM

      Thank you Karal for your wonderful compliment and for stopping by my blog. Have a fantastic day!! Hugs, Gloria

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  42. Crafting VickyDecember 11, 2012 at 6:44 PM

    I'm back with a DT hat on ;) You should never second guess your talent! You are quite amazing. Just love all the gorgeous creations you make and this one is no exception!

    Thanks for joining us as Digi Darla’s Challenge this week. Hope to see you again next week. DT Crafting Vicky

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    1. Gloria Shirr (purpleglo)December 12, 2012 at 2:58 PM

      Thanks so much Vicky for your loving and encouraging words. I really appreciate your wonderful comments. I guess we are our own worst critics. I love the support of Tammys DT and all of the DT with the challenges. Have a wonderful day!! Hugs, Gloria

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  43. Deanna December 12, 2012 at 5:11 AM

    Beautiful card love the wintry scene~hugs Deanna

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  44. Dr Sonia S VDecember 12, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    Love the berry pattern paper you have used . Such a cheerful festive project
    Cheers
    Dr Sonia

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  45. Pat December 12, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    Gorgeous background paper. Thanks for joining Speedy Fox and Friends.

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  46. Deanne SaundersDecember 12, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    Great card! Thanks for participating in our PENNY'S PAPER CRAFTY challenge!!
    ~DEANNE~

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  47. Karen WilsonDecember 13, 2012 at 6:10 AM

    Wow, this is so pretty! I have this cart now to and haven't had a chance to play with it. Love what you did here. Thanks for joining us at Digi Darla's!

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  48. knitmachinequeen (KMQ)December 13, 2012 at 7:29 AM

    Thanks for joining us at Digi Darla Challenges and good luck!

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  49. SazzleDecember 13, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    Thanks for joining us over at Fussy and Fancy for our "I Love Christmas" challenge - good luck!

    xx Sazzle xx

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  50. Paper Sewn VisionsDecember 13, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    Beautiful card. Thank you for joining in at NMWC. Hugs, Velma

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  51. Lena95469December 13, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    This is so stinkin cute! Thanks for joining Speedy Fox and Friends!

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  52. HelenDecember 13, 2012 at 1:02 PM

    Back again! Thanks this time for sharing with us at The Squirrel and the Fox.

    Helen x

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  53. RoseDecember 13, 2012 at 6:57 PM

    these are both beautiful :)
    Thanks so much for joining us for our first challenge on Stamp Your Life, hope to see you for our next challenge in January

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  54. Kristie MaynardDecember 13, 2012 at 9:00 PM

    Lovely! Thanks for joining the Eureka! Stamps challenge this week!

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  55. jonim52December 14, 2012 at 2:29 AM

    What a lovely scene. Thanks for joining us at One Crazy Stamper this month.

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  56. Jacqueline SmithDecember 14, 2012 at 7:47 AM

    What an awesome scene, love the details! Thanks for playing with us at Digi Darla's!

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  57. WishcraftDecember 14, 2012 at 3:45 PM

    Lovely scene and a fab card. Thanks for joining in at Sweet Stampin' :o) Hugs, Lisa x

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  58. knitmachinequeen (KMQ)December 14, 2012 at 11:30 PM

    Thanks for joining us at Digi Darla Challenges.

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  59. JoyDecember 15, 2012 at 1:34 AM

    Wonderful card,love all the detail and great use of Cricut. Thanks for joining us at The Cupboard Trilogy Challenge xx

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  60. ClaireDecember 15, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    Gorgeous card, really pretty. Thanks for joining us at NMWC this month
    Claire xx

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  61. UnknownDecember 15, 2012 at 4:43 PM

    Fabulous card, inside and out. Thanks for joining NMW Challenges this month, good luck. Hugz Suzanne

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  62. Janet O'BrienDecember 15, 2012 at 8:34 PM

    wow Gloria - a wonderful scenery Christmas card :) Thanks for joining us this month at The Stamp Spot - good luck!

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  63. Mrs O crafty blogDecember 16, 2012 at 3:10 AM

    beautiful card, i love the backing paper.... thank you for joining us at happy campers, Pauline x

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  64. KathrynDecember 16, 2012 at 8:42 AM

    A fabby make and such a great image x
    Thanks for joining us at Happy Campers xx

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  65. JaniceDecember 17, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    Love both! Thanks for playing SYL!

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  66. cabio's craft cornerDecember 22, 2012 at 1:14 AM

    Lovely outdoor winter scenery and cute card. Thanks for joining us at Oozak Challenge and hope to see you again for the next ones :o)
    Hugs,
    Cabio

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  67. xxxtglxxxDecember 23, 2012 at 3:44 AM

    Fabulous card - just gorgeous! :)

    Thanks so much for joining us at Christmas at Sweet Stampin and we hope to see you back in the new year :)

    hugs

    xxalisonxx

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  68. FayeDecember 24, 2012 at 3:02 AM

    Fab image and paper combo! Thanks so much for joining our first challenge at Christmas at Sweet Stampin. Merry Christmas and good luck. X

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  69. xxbella71xxDecember 28, 2012 at 2:46 PM

    What a great card. Thanks for joining us with our challenge over at The Cupboard Trilogy Challenge Blog

    Stella xx
    TCT DT

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  70. MinaJanuary 13, 2013 at 1:23 PM

    gorgeous christmas card Gloria so bright and festive feeling...thanks for joining in with our Bunny Zoe's Crafts challenge this month
    Mina xxx

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Hi to all you wonderful bloggers!! Thank you so much for stopping by my blog. I really appreciate your comments and support. I would love to have you as a member. Thanks so much. Hope you enjoy my blog. Gloria