tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16446756171168337512024-03-16T02:08:10.229-05:00Muddy Paws & Inky FingersA place to share my love of paper, stamps, ink, Copics, my love of dogs, and all things creative.Julie Odilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05139722018200760388noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644675617116833751.post-39439886466066077512015-07-12T00:00:00.000-05:002015-07-12T00:00:00.039-05:00Birthday Violets -- a New Release at DS4J<span style="font-size: large;">It's Sunday, and New Release Day at <a href="http://www.digistamps4joy.co.za/eshop/">DigiStamps4Joy</a>. I was so excited to get a chance to work with one of today's new releases, 'African Violets'.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love coloring flowers. They are my favorite thing to color. I colored these Violets with Copic markers, then used several colors of Tim Holtz distress inks around the edges of the die cut heart (Die-namics). The sentiment is from <a href="http://julieodil.ctmh.com/">Close To My Heart</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have long admired Graphic 45 papers, but have been afraid to use them. They seem so "busy" to me. I decided to bite the bullet while at a crop at the LSS, and bought some. This is my first attempt using Graphic 45. The crinkle ribbon is <a href="http://www.3girljam.com/">3 Girl JAM</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Don't forget the <a href="http://digistamps4joy-sa.blogspot.com/">DigiStamps4Joy</a> challenge that is underway. It is an Anything Goes challenge, and you can find it <a href="http://digistamps4joy-sa.blogspot.com/2015/07/challenge-114-anything-goes.html">HERE</a>. Also, check out the other new release project on the <a href="http://digistamps4joy-sa.blogspot.com/">DigiStamps4Joy blog</a>. They'll be wonderful!</span>Julie Odilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05139722018200760388noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644675617116833751.post-59998567223022951562015-07-10T05:00:00.000-05:002015-07-10T05:00:02.167-05:00The Importance of Fishing -- for QKR Stampede<span style="font-size: large;">Hello, crafty friends! It's Friday, and time for a new challenge at <a href="http://qkrstampede.blogspot.com/">QKR Stampede</a>. This week, our theme is "fishing". While no one in my family does, we are rare. Most people in this city of 6 lakes LIVE to fish. The card I made for today is a motto many live by:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I used 2 <a href="http://www.qkrstampede.com/">QKR Stampede</a> digis on this card -- <a href="http://www.qkrstampede.com/proddetail.php?prod=digi12406">Gone Fishing</a> (digi12406) and <a href="http://www.qkrstampede.com/proddetail.php?prod=digi12401">Fishing Is</a> (digi12401).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I colored '<a href="http://www.qkrstampede.com/proddetail.php?prod=digi12406">Gone Fishing</a>' with Copic markers, then used a stitched circle die by Lawn Fawn to cut out the turtle. All other dies on the card are from <a href="http://www.craftindesertdivasshop.com/category_36/DIES.htm">Craftin' Desert Divas</a> (Banner Dies Set). Designer paper is Pebbles Americana 6x6 paper pad. The card base is <a href="http://julieodil.ctmh.com/">Close To My Heart</a> card stock. The rhinestone bling has been in my stash for ages (as my 5 year old neighbor would say).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I hope you can join us this week at <a href="http://qkrstampede.blogspot.com/">QKR Stampede</a> for our Fishing challenge. It's going to be a big one ;)</span>Julie Odilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05139722018200760388noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644675617116833751.post-10145778587506470092015-07-10T02:00:00.000-05:002015-07-10T02:00:00.549-05:00Berry Sweet chance to GD for Scrappin' Madge!<span style="font-size: large;">Awhile ago, my good friend Madge asked some of her scrappy friends if anyone wanted to guest design on <a href="http://wp.me/p67ILM-RN">her blog</a>. I, of course, said, "sure!". Then, a week or so ago, a sign up document showed up -- very official looking -- I signed up, and suddenly, my day is here! Thanks, Madge, for the chance to be featured on your lovely blog, <a href="http://wp.me/p67ILM-RN">Madge's Scrappin Lounge</a> with you and your uber talented friends! I am honored!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It is berry season here where I live. In Northwest Wisconsin, few things get us as excited as fresh strawberries. Well, maybe a Packer win, catching fish, and a good beer, but strawberries rate right up there, too. The season is short, but when they're ripe, we're picking, cleaning, jamming, jellying, baking, and anything else we can think to do with berries. In this case, I'm crafting berries. After all, it's berry season!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">These berries in their berry carton are treat boxes. I tucked my favorite year-round treat inside (chocolate), and gave them to a friend celebrating a birthday. I found this cutting file at <a href="https://www.myscrapchick.com/">My Scrap Chick</a>, and cut them out with my Silhouette Cameo. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here's a couple close ups of the <a href="https://www.myscrapchick.com/product.cfm?product=550">strawberry treat boxes</a>. All the card stock on these projects is from <a href="http://julieodil.ctmh.com/">Close To My Heart</a>. The designer paper is Echo Park Dots & Stripes 12x12. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I found this in the <a href="http://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/?page=view-shape&id=81142">Silhouette Design Store</a>. The sentiment is a stamp from Close To My Heart. There's also a bit of <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/bellacreationz4u?ref=search_shop_redirect">Timeless Twine</a> on there. Madge and I first met through <a href="http://3girljam.blogspot.com/">3 Girl JAM</a>, so I just HAD to throw a pretty crinkle ribbon bow of 3 Girl JAM Sterling ribbon, from the <a href="http://www.3girljam.com/product/celebrations-bundle">Celebrations Bundle</a> on here. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Again, I want to thank Scrappin' Madge for the opportunity to guest design for her. If you are ever in need of inspiration, head to <a href="http://wp.me/p67ILM-RN">Madge's Scrappin' Lounge</a>. She never runs short of scrapping mojo!</span></div>
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Julie Odilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05139722018200760388noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644675617116833751.post-15669053299166462902015-07-08T23:55:00.000-05:002015-06-20T17:22:29.051-05:00Hacked, But Back! Welcome to the New Blog! Candy Alert!<div style="text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bad things happen to good people. We've all heard that saying. On June 11, 2015, my Google and Facebook accounts got hacked. I was able to reset my FB account without a snag. The Google account has proven more complicated. The next day, my blog disappeared. I had just written my 900th blog post. That's lots of hours of blogging, & even more hours of work to create over 900 projects for those posts. To make it even more painful, every blog post I've written on any other blog is also gone. I've been on some companies design teams for several years now, writing many posts for them. All gone. It feels like such a loss. I feel like I have lost a piece of myself.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">But, I am picking up the pieces and moving forward. Today is an important step in that direction, my first post on my NEW blog!</span><br />
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Julie Odilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05139722018200760388noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644675617116833751.post-13264670963248778282015-07-08T07:00:00.000-05:002015-07-08T07:00:07.397-05:00Birthday Cards x 2 -- for Snapdragon Snippets<span style="font-size: large;">I have the pleasure of posting today for <a href="http://snapdragonsnippets.com/blog/birthday-cards-x-2/%20%E2%80%8E">Snapdragon Snippets</a>. I love the variety of projects available both in the <a href="https://www.snapdragonsnippets.com/">SDS Store</a>, and in the <a href="http://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/">Silhouette Design Store</a>. Today, I have 2 <a href="https://www.snapdragonsnippets.com/">Snapdragon Snippets</a> birthday cards to showcase. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This first card is an <a href="http://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/?page=view-shape&id=58775">A2-sized Candle Card</a> (Design ID #58775).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I used paper and a Stamp set from <a href="http://julieodil.ctmh.com/">Close To My Heart</a>. It was straightforward to assemble.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The second card was designed as a Patriotic card, but I modified it to make it into a birthday card. It's called the <a href="http://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/?page=view-shape&id=78958">Stars & Bands Trio A6 card</a> (Design ID #78958):</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There are many July birthdays among my friends and family, so these 2 cards will be out the door shortly. I love it when I'm ready with bright, happy cards!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This image, from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/theeastwind?ref=shop_sugg">The East Wind</a>, is <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/239504345/digital-stamp-lucy-loo-diy-punk-300dpi?ref=shop_home_active_2">Lucy Loo 'DIY Punk'</a>. I colored <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/239504345/digital-stamp-lucy-loo-diy-punk-300dpi?ref=shop_home_active_2">Lucy Loo 'DIY Punk'</a> with Copic markers, then cut her out with a tag die from Paper Wishes. The tag behind it, also from Paper Wishes, was stamped with a matching stamp set. The sentiment is from Close To My Heart. It's cut out with yet another tag die from Paper Wishes. The brads are from my stash, and I've had them forever. The chipboard hearts are from UmWow Studio. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You'll find this digi, and many others, at the Etsy shop. Check out <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheEastWind/">The East Wind's Facebook group</a> for challenges, inspiration, and great chats.</span>Julie Odilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05139722018200760388noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644675617116833751.post-52411362488788032092015-07-06T17:00:00.000-05:002015-07-06T17:00:04.127-05:00Sharing is Caring - for Path of Positivity<span style="font-size: large;">I'm so excited! Today is a big day for me! It's my birthday (woohoo!) AND it's my first official post as a design team member of the <a href="http://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/">Path of Positivity Challenge Blog</a>. I love this challenge blog. I have participated whenever I can since I first discovered it over a year ago, and the time was right to join it. Let the journey begin...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">At <a href="http://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/">PoP</a> this month, our theme is "sharing". I used an image from our wonderful sponsor this month, <a href="http://www.freshbreweddesigns.com/">Fresh Brewed Designs</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This image is called, "<a href="http://www.freshbreweddesigns.com/item_87/Puppy-Love.htm">Puppy Love</a>". I colored the 2 pups with Copic markers, and used a Spellbinders die to cut them out. The sentiment is computer generated, and cut out using a die from Paper Wishes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The side step card is a Sizzix die. Papers for this card can be found at <a href="http://buyscribblesdesigns.blogspot.ca/2014/09/dp-005-puppy-power-papers.html">Scribbles Designs</a>. They are designed by Lisa Decosse, of <a href="http://decossesdynamitedoodles.blogspot.ca/">Decosse's Dynamite Doodles</a>. The <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/90667068/sale-pink-and-brown-bakers-twine-by?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=timeless%20twine&ref=sr_gallery_6">baker's twine</a> is from Timeless Twine. </span>Julie Odilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05139722018200760388noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644675617116833751.post-46355745216080637282015-07-06T03:00:00.000-05:002015-07-06T03:00:00.805-05:00Just For You -- and Not Just Cards <span style="font-size: large;">It's the first Monday of the month, and time for a new challenge at <a href="http://notjustcardschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/">Not Just Cards</a>. I have 2 projects today to share for you, using images from 2 of our great sponsors!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">First, using an <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/alldressedupstamps">All Dressed Up</a> image:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I used the dog portion of "<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/153512610/i-love-my-puppy?ref=shop_home_active_18">I Love My Puppy</a>," and colored it with Copic markers, then fussy cut it out. I used some Lifestyle Crafts circle dies to mount it on. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have a friend who's a real dog lover who has a birthday soon. I made this into a gift bag for her. I think a little gift in it from my dog, Sophie, will be the perfect gift!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My second project is a treat bag, using a <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/StarStampz">Stars Stampz</a> image. I love sunflowers, so this one was a real joy for me!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This image is "<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/223802575/my-sweet-sunflower-digital-stamp-instant?ref=shop_home_active_14">My Sweet Sunflower</a>". I colored her with Copic markers, and used some <a href="http://julieodil.ctmh.com/">Close To My Heart</a> card stock and sequins to dress up the treat bag. The treat bag is from Really Reasonable Ribbon. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://notjustcardschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/">Not Just Cards Challenge Blog</a> challenges are now monthly, and they are always Anything Goes. Please join us!</span>Julie Odilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05139722018200760388noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644675617116833751.post-22142057761860296082015-07-05T00:00:00.000-05:002015-07-05T00:00:04.313-05:00Christmas in July<span style="font-size: large;">Yesterday, we celebrated Independence Day here in the U.S.A., today, I'm bringing on Christmas. It'll be here before we know it! Eek!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This week, at <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/">The Cutting Cafe</a>, we're celebrating <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/christmas/">Christmas</a> in July. I want to increase my stash of Christmas cards, so here's what I did:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Both these cards are from the <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2011/11/christmas-card-funtemplates-cutting-files.html">Christmas Card Fun</a> cutting files. There are 12 different card designs in this one set alone. There are also 17 sentiments included. Tons of possibilities! The snowflake card uses the <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2010/11/christmas-mini-wordsprintable-stamp-set.html">Christmas Mini Words</a> printable set.</span><br />
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Close To My Heart card stock, Echo Park card stock, <a href="http://www.3girljam.com/">3 Girl JAM</a> ribbon, Lawn Fawn "Joy" die, Creative Memories tiny tag punch, rhinestones from my stash<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you check out </span><a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">The Cutting Cafe</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> blog on July 7, you'll see lots of fantastic </span><a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/christmas/"><span style="font-size: large;">Christmas</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> projects. Leave a comment on the blog, and you could win any 3 sets of your choice. This is a great one!!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Today we are celebrating the 150th Anniversary of Alice in Wonderland, and what better way to do that, than to share lots of creative projects inspired by this wonderful story.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #141823;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Prize winners will be selected from Random blogs throughout the hop using Random.org to select each winner. In order to be </span>eligible<span style="font-family: inherit;"> for a prize you must </span>visit<span style="font-family: inherit;"> all stops on the hop and leave a comment. The prize draws will be open until July 18th, with winners announced on July 20th.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #141823;"> </span><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;">I thought long and hard about my favorite Alice in Wonderland character and kept coming back to the Mad Hatter. The older I get, the more I can relate!</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.gingernonutsbits.blogspot.co.uk/">Carol</a><br />
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<a href="http://royalpumpkinart.blogspot.com/">Lisa</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">"If I had a world of my own, everything would be nonsense." </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">I hope you are enjoying this Alice in Wonderland hop as much as I am! Off you go to <a href="http://whatkatiedid2.blogspot.co.uk/">Katie's blog</a>! Don't get lost in all this mad talent!</span></div>
Julie Odilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05139722018200760388noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644675617116833751.post-24612643473941794262015-07-03T05:00:00.000-05:002015-07-03T05:00:07.034-05:00Swimming by to say Hi -- for QKR Stampede<span style="font-size: large;">It's Friday, and time for a new challenge at <a href="http://qkrstampede.blogspot.com/">QKR Stampede</a>. Our theme this week is "for a child". Since it's summer, I went with a water -- swimming -- theme on this card:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I used <a href="http://www.qkrstampede.com/">QKR Stampede</a> digi, <a href="http://www.qkrstampede.com/proddetail.php?prod=digi5602">Floating Gator</a> (digi5602) on this card. I colored <a href="http://www.qkrstampede.com/proddetail.php?prod=digi5602">Floating Gator</a> with Copic markers. The background was created using washi tape. The sentiment is computer generated. A simple card, perfect for a child, or a child at heart!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Please join us this week at <a href="http://qkrstampede.blogspot.com/">QKR Stampede</a> for our "For a Child" Challenge. </span>Julie Odilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05139722018200760388noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644675617116833751.post-80465475884362644722015-07-02T00:00:00.000-05:002015-07-02T00:00:02.645-05:00Bring Your Own Sunshine!<span style="font-size: large;">I'm posting today for <a href="http://3girljam.blogspot.com/">3 Girl JAM</a>, my favorite ribbon company, and also for <a href="http://morgansartworld.blogspot.com.au/">Morgan's Art World</a> (formerly Fitztown). There's a new challenge starting at <a href="http://morgansartworld.blogspot.com.au/">Morgan's Art World</a>, with an optional theme of Red, White, and Blue. Since it's so near Independence Day here in the U.S.A., I wanted a patriotic feel to my card.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The butterfly is a digi image , Garden 17. Morgan Fitzsimons' digis can be found in the <a href="http://www.fae-entertainment.ca/art-stamps.html">Fae Entertainment Store</a>. I colored the digi with Copic markers, and fussy cut it. The sentiment is from <a href="http://julieodil.ctmh.com/">Close To My Heart</a>. I found the card kit in the Silhouette Online Store <a href="http://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/?page=view-shape&id=80765">here</a>. The designer paper is from Basic Grey. Card stock is CTMH.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The pretty crinkle ribbon? The stuff that ties the whole card together? That's <a href="http://www.3girljam.com/">3 Girl JAM</a>, of course! It's from the <a href="http://www.3girljam.com/product/new-red-white-blue-bundle">Red, White, and Blue Bundle</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can use discount code JO10 to get 10% off of anything you order from the 3 Girl JAM Store. 10%! That's huge! Or, use code JULY to receive the new Summer Harvest bundle for just $1 with the purchase of any other item from the store. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Enter <a href="http://morgansartworld.blogspot.com.au/">Morgan's Art World's challenge</a> -- it's Anything Goes, with an optional Red, White, and Blue twist. Enter <a href="http://3girljamchallenge.blogspot.com/">3 Girl JAM's</a> Anything Goes with ribbon challenge! Fun, fun, fun!!!!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>Julie Odilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05139722018200760388noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644675617116833751.post-85319025198907705142015-07-01T17:00:00.000-05:002015-07-01T17:00:05.351-05:00Trim the Tree -- for the 12 Months of Christmas Link Up<span style="font-size: large;">It's July 1st, a new month, and a new theme at <a href="http://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.ca/">The 12 Months of Christmas Link Up</a>. We're having a <a href="http://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.ca/2015/06/dt-call-sticky-note.html">DT call</a>. This is a great team to be on. What better way to keep up with Christmas cards than to have them assigned each month as part of a design team? We also get great images to work with, and fantastic digital papers! It's a win-win-win situation! Check out the <a href="http://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.ca/2015/06/dt-call-sticky-note.html">DT Call details here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our theme this month is "Ornaments". Many of us have the tradition of exchanging ornaments at Christmas, so why not incorporate them in a Christmas card?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The image on this card is from <a href="http://robynsfetish.com/shop/">Robyn's Fetish</a>, the sponsor this month at <a href="http://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.ca/">12 Months of Christmas Link Up</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I colored the "<a href="http://robynsfetish.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_4&products_id=59">Christmas Ornaments</a>" image with Copic markers, then stamped a sentiment from Joy's Life Stamps. I used a couple Spellbinders dies on this -- a circle die and an ornament shaped die. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Designer papers on this card are all digital, and were designed by Lisa Decosse, of <a href="http://decossesdynamitedoodles.blogspot.ca/">Decosse's Dynamite Doodles</a>. The papers are from the 12 Days of Christmas Set -- Baubles, Sweater, and Flake Trees. The <a href="http://julieodil.ctmh.com/Retail/Search.aspx?SearchValue=Z1799">Silver Shimmer Trim</a> is from <a href="http://julieodil.ctmh.com/">Close To My Heart</a>. The Dress White crinkle ribbon is from <a href="http://www.3girljam.com/">3 Girl JAM</a> -- the <a href="http://www.3girljam.com/product/christmas-flair-buttons">Navy Bundle</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Join us this month at <a href="http://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.ca/">The 12 Months of Christmas Link Up</a>. You can link up any Christmas cards you like. To be eligible for the prizes, you need to follow the ornament theme. Link up 2 Christmas cards each month to be eligible for the monthly digital paper. Get busy! Christmas is coming!</span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>Julie Odilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05139722018200760388noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644675617116833751.post-75378742290858364152015-07-01T00:00:00.000-05:002015-07-01T00:00:01.823-05:00Flowers from Ellie -- for DigiStamps4Joy<span style="font-size: large;">It's July 1st, so that means it's time for a new challenge at <a href="http://digistamps4joy-sa.blogspot.com/">DigiStamps4Joy</a>. This month's theme is always a favorite -- Anything Goes!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've had this adorable image in my collection for a long time, and I found the perfect reason to use it:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is <a href="http://www.digistamps4joy.co.za/eshop/">DigiStamps4Joy</a> image, <a href="http://digistamps4joy.co.za/eshop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=541">Ellie's Flowers</a>. I colored <a href="http://digistamps4joy.co.za/eshop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=541">Ellie</a> with Copic markers, then used a Spellbinders die to cut her out. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The box was cut out on my Cricut Explore, using the Close To My Heart Cricut <a href="http://julieodil.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6168&ci=84">Art Philosophy Cartridge</a>. The flowered ribbon is from Really Reasonable Ribbon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Join us this month at <a href="http://digistamps4joy-sa.blogspot.com/">DigiStamps4Joy</a> for our Anything Goes Challenge. You have all month!</span>Julie Odilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05139722018200760388noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644675617116833751.post-44839388078020046962015-06-30T03:00:00.000-05:002015-06-30T03:00:00.359-05:00Enjoy the Summer -- for Crafty Sentiments<span style="font-size: large;">Great news! Yesterday, as if by magic, Google chose to give me access to my account again, and therefore my original blog. Woohoo! Soon, I plan to move these posts over and use that one again. It's where most people look for me and expect to find me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today, there is a new challenge at <a href="http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com/">Crafty Sentiments blog</a>. The theme is 'summer'. Summer, to me, is spending time on the water, swimming, sailing, kayaking. Just like this adorable girl, <a href="http://craftysentimentsdesigns.co.uk/ourshop/prod_2224398-Primrose-Sailing-Boat.html">Primrose</a>:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This <a href="http://craftysentimentsdesigns.co.uk/">Crafty Sentiments Designs</a> rubber stamp is <a href="http://craftysentimentsdesigns.co.uk/ourshop/prod_2224398-Primrose-Sailing-Boat.html">Primrose - Sailing Boat</a>. I colored her with Copic markers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's almost Independence Day here in the U.S., so I went with a patriotic theme with this card. The <a href="http://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/?page=view-shape&id=22559">star-shaped card</a> can be found at the <a href="http://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/">Silhouette Design Store</a>. Papers for this card are from Pebbles - Americana 6x6 pad. The blue crinkle ribbon is <a href="http://www.3girljam.com/">3 Girl JAM</a> -- from the <a href="http://www.3girljam.com/product/new-red-white-blue-bundle">Red, White, and Blue Bundle</a>. The star confetti chipboard is from <a href="http://umwowstudio.com/">UmWow Studio</a>. The sentiment is from Hot Off the Press. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Join us this week at the <a href="http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com/">Crafty Sentiments Challenge Blog</a> for our Summer Challenge. I'd love to see what you make! </span>Julie Odilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05139722018200760388noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644675617116833751.post-12595636357879314442015-06-29T12:07:00.000-05:002015-06-29T20:13:31.122-05:00Dance Like There's No Tomorrow<span style="font-size: large;">I am a really bad dancer. Maybe that's why I admire the ability so much in others. I also love images of dancers and gymnasts -- they're so graceful, unlike me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When I saw this image in the <a href="http://polkadoodles.co.uk/">Polkadoodles store,</a> I just knew I had to color her!</span><br />
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I colored the Gymnast image with Copic markers, then fussy cut her. The tag is a die from Paper wishes. I cut it out with a background paper from Webster's Pages, Everyday Poetry, 6x6 pad. The butterfly is a Cheery Lynn die. The tie dye crinkle ribbon is from 3 Girl JAM.</div>
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Julie Odilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05139722018200760388noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644675617116833751.post-39451962438402099692015-06-27T00:00:00.000-05:002015-06-27T10:02:17.355-05:00Enjoy! - a new challenge at 3 Girl JAM<span style="font-size: large;">It's time for this month's <a href="http://3girljamchallenge.blogspot.com/">challenge at 3 Girl JAM</a>. Again this month, it's "Anything Goes with Ribbon."</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've been trying to enter Gerda Steiner's progressive challenge each month. I find her images so delightful! I used her image and combined it with some of my favorite 3 Girl JAM!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I used the lilac color from the <a href="http://www.3girljam.com/product/new-diagonal-striped-ribbon">Diagonal Striped Ribbon Bundle</a> on this box. The box was cut out on my Cricut Explore, using the Close To My Heart <a href="http://julieodil.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6719&ci=85">Cricut Artiste cartridge</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This Gerda Steiner digi is called "<a href="http://gerdasteinerdesigns.com/all-digital-stamps/watermelon-kid-digital-stamp">Watermelon Kid</a>." I colored him with Copic markers, then used a Spellbinder die to cut him out. The sentiment was cut out with another die. The sentiment is from Hot Off the Press -- Tiny Words and Phrases.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's Friday, and time for a new challenge at <a href="http://qkrstampede.blogspot.com/">QKR Stampede</a>. With Independence Day just around the corner here in the U.S., and Canada Day happening even sooner, this week we're going with a patriotic theme. Show us your country's colors!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.qkrstampede.com/">QKR Stampede</a> has rubber stamps and digis for any occasion, including July 4. I used <a href="http://www.qkrstampede.com/proddetail.php?prod=digi23006">Patriotic Heart</a> (digi23006) on this card, changing the color of the stamp using Picmonkey, printing it 3 times, and using a heart-shaped punch from Creative Memories to cut them out. The chevron background was cut out on my Cricut Explore and mounted on an A2 size card base. All papers are from Close To My Heart. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Please join us this week at <a href="http://qkrstampede.blogspot.com/">QKR Stampede</a> for our Patriotic challenge. I'd love to see what you make!</span></div>
Julie Odilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05139722018200760388noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644675617116833751.post-4904732312011985112015-06-25T00:00:00.000-05:002015-06-25T00:00:07.590-05:00Friends<span style="font-size: large;">I'm sharing a card today that I made for a friend that recently had surgery. I wanted a card that would let her know I was thinking of her. I'd received a beautiful poppy image, designed by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/AnnesDigitalArt">Anne's Digital Art</a>, and this month's progressive challenge freebie at <a href="http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/freebie-progressive-challenge/forum/topics/progressive-freebie-challenge-june-1st-2015">The Outlawz Challenge</a>. I thought it would be perfect for what I had in mind.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I colored the poppy image with Close To My Heart <a href="http://julieodil.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=1002">watercolor pencils</a>, then used a Close To My Heart <a href="http://julieodil.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=166">Blending Pen</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The card base is from Bazzill, the designer paper is from Basic Grey, and the ribbon is from my stash. The banner stamp and sentiment are from Close To My Heart -- <a href="http://julieodil.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8475">Finding the Words</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is such a versatile image. I know I will use it again and again. Thanks to <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/AnnesDigitalArt">Anne's Digital Art</a> for participating in <a href="http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/freebie-progressive-challenge/forum/topics/progressive-freebie-challenge-june-1st-2015">The Outlawz Progressive Freebie Challenge</a>!</span><br />
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I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:<br />
<a href="http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/freebie-progressive-challenge/forum/topics/progressive-freebie-challenge-june-1st-2015">The Outlawz Monthly Progressive Challenge</a> -- June<br />
<a href="http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2015/06/dlart-june-linky-challenge.html">D.L. Art</a> -- June Linky Challenge<br />
<a href="http://sisteractcardchallenge.blogspot.com/">Sister Act Card Challenge</a> -- ATG<br />
<br />Julie Odilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05139722018200760388noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644675617116833751.post-75007718358211714532015-06-24T07:00:00.000-05:002015-06-24T07:00:10.372-05:00Two Cards -- for Snapdragon Snippets<span style="font-size: large;">I'm posting today for <a href="http://snapdragonsnippets.com/blog/two-cards-by-julie/">Snapdragon Snippets</a>. I had a couple of cards a wanted to make, and you can always find what you need from <a href="http://snapdragonsnippets.com/blog/two-cards-by-julie/">Snapdragon Snippets</a> -- there's so much variety!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have a co-worker and friend who recently had back surgery. I wanted to make a pretty get well card for her, and I wanted it to be a bit more original than the others she's been receiving.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This <a href="http://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/?page=view-shape&id=22015">Get Well Easel Card</a>, from <a href="https://www.snapdragonsnippets.com/">Snapdragon Snippets</a>, is available in the <a href="http://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/">Silhouette Design Store</a>, and will shortly be available in the <a href="https://www.snapdragonsnippets.com/">SDS Store</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">With Independence Day just around the corner here in the U.S.A., I wanted to make a patriotic card. Once again, I found the perfect cutting file from <a href="https://www.snapdragonsnippets.com/">Snapdragon Snippets</a>. </span><br />
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<a href="http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2015/06/dlart-june-linky-challenge.html">D.L. Art</a> -- June Linky Challenge<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am posting today for <a href="http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Inspiration Destination Challenge Blog</a>. It somehow seems fitting that the image I'm using is a little version of myself, a glimpse of me that many in the craft world don't know about.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This precious image is from <a href="http://polkadoodles.co.uk/">Polkadoodles</a>. Isn't she sweet? The digi is called <a href="http://polkadoodles.co.uk/piano-girl-digital-stamp-download/?page_context=category&faceted_search=0">"Piano Girl"</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I actually play piano for a living (well, that and many other things. I am a music therapist). This image takes me back to piano recitals and childhood. I loved playing on that grand piano at my teacher's house! It was so close to heaven for me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I colored <a href="http://polkadoodles.co.uk/piano-girl-digital-stamp-download/?page_context=category&faceted_search=0">Piano Girl</a> with Copic markers. Ever tried to make a black piano look shiny? It was quite a challenge! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The music background paper and the note embellishments are from Echo Park -- the Melody of Life Collection. The floral embellishments are from Wild Orchid Crafts, found at Really Reasonable Ribbon. The <a href="http://www.3girljam.com/product/burlap-trim">Purple Passion crinkle ribbon</a> is from <a href="http://www.3girljam.com/">3 Girl JAM</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Please join us this week at <a href="http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Inspiration Destination</a> for our Always Anything Goes challenge. I'd love to see what you make!</span></div>
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</span>Julie Odilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05139722018200760388noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644675617116833751.post-24222849646120036222015-06-23T07:00:00.000-05:002015-06-23T07:00:00.776-05:00You Are On My Mind -- for The East Wind<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: large;">It's Tuesday, and that means there's a new release today at <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/theeastwind?ref=shop_sugg">The East Wind Etsy Shop</a>. It's Aurora today, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/238023538/digital-stamp-aurora-bloom-300-dpi?ref=shop_home_active_1">Aurora - Bloom</a>:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I colored <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/238023538/digital-stamp-aurora-bloom-300-dpi?ref=shop_home_active_1">Aurora - Bloom</a> with Copic markers, then mounted the image on some Close To My Heart card stock in colors found in the colored image. The Designer paper is from My Mind's Eye. The sentiment is a stamp from Close To My Heart. The tie dye crinkle ribbon is from <a href="http://www.3girljam.com/product/new-tie-dye-2-bundle">3 Girl JAM</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/238023538/digital-stamp-aurora-bloom-300-dpi?ref=shop_home_active_1">Aurora - Bloom</a> is a beautiful image to color and design with. Check her out at <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/theeastwind?ref=l2-shopheader-name">The East Wind Etsy Shop</a> today!</span></div>
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Julie Odilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05139722018200760388noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644675617116833751.post-46194821921962947072015-06-22T18:59:00.000-05:002015-06-22T18:59:49.268-05:00Follow Me With Bloglovin'<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Decosse's Dynamite Doodleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12100692025215744977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644675617116833751.post-17236941006680255432015-06-22T03:00:00.000-05:002015-06-22T03:00:03.786-05:00Little Polly's Collecting Flowers AND Treats -- for Crafty Sentiments<span style="font-size: large;">Today is day 4 of five days of New Releases at <a href="http://craftysentimentsdesigns.co.uk/">Crafty Sentiments Designs</a>. You can see each day's releases, on the <a href="http://craftysentimentsinspirations.blogspot.com/2015/06/junes-new-releases-day-1.html">Crafty Sentiments Inspirations blog</a>, beginning with Day 1,<a href="http://craftysentimentsinspirations.blogspot.com/2015/06/junes-new-releases-day-1.html"> here</a>. All 5 days feature "Little Polly". Today, I introduce rubber stamp, "Little Polly -- Collecting Flowers".</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I stamped Little Polly - Collecting Flowers on Copic Blending Card, and colored her with Copic markers. Then, I cut her out with 2 sizes of a Spellbinders die. I adhered this to a treat bag from Close To My Heart. The shimmer ribbon is from Really Reasonable Ribbon.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Little Polly - Collecting Flowers, is a joy to color and design with. She is so sweet, and a simple image, so she doesn't take too long before she takes shape and looks great!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Please visit the <a href="http://craftysentimentsinspirations.blogspot.com/">Crafty Sentiments Inspirations Blog</a> for more ideas on how to use this sweet rubber stamp, and come back tomorrow for the last day of June's New Releases. Wow! What a great month!</span></div>
Julie Odilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05139722018200760388noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644675617116833751.post-23330252762177368112015-06-21T00:00:00.000-05:002015-06-21T00:00:03.485-05:00Wish! -- for The Cutting Cafe<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Cupcakes. Who doesn't love cupcakes?!? This week, at <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/cutting_cafe_blog/">The Cutting Cafe</a>, we were given the opportunity to work with any <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/.services/blog/6a010536b71e2d970b010536b71e33970b/search?filter.q=cupcakes">Cupcake</a>-type file in <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/">The Cutting Cafe store</a>. There are lots and lots to choose from!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I adore making shaker cards, and will jump at any opportunity to do so. So, it's no surprise that I have a <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2014/02/13-shaker-card-templates-and-cutting-files.html">Cupcake Shaker card</a> to share with you today:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This cupcake shaker card is part of the "<a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2014/02/13-shaker-card-templates-and-cutting-files.html">13 Shaker Cards Cutting File Set"</a>. You can also buy each of them individually, but why would you? </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I made the cupcake as large as I could to fit on a standard A2 card front (4 1/4 x 5 1/2), then cut out all the pieces on my Silhouette Cameo. Designer papers are from Lawn Fawn -- Bright Side 12x12 Collection. The sequins and Timeless Twine Lemonade baker's twine can be found in the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/bellacreationz4u?ref=search_shop_redirect">Bella Creationz Etsy Shop</a>. The sentiment is a die from Echo Park. </span><br />
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