Friday, September 9, 2011

lawnscaping blog hop - celebrate the holidays!

I am so very excited to be participating in the first-ever lawnscaping blog hop!  I adore my lawn fawn stamps, with all of their crittery cuteness... and what better theme than the holidays?



You should be hopping over from Jess Larsen's blog - so glad you made it here!

I skipped right ahead to Christmas.  I thought about Thanksgiving and Halloween, but really?  I have a Christmas DIY list a mile long (including making a black apple doll for each of my 3 kids - oy!), so I might as well get started on the cards at least!


I really wanted to create a polaroid scene using "cozy christmas" - that little fire is so darn cute!  It took a good amount of masking to keep it all 1-layer, but it was worth it.  Oh, and the first thing my hubby said was "why did you stamp the fireplace crooked?"  Seriously? Who takes a perfectly straight photo?  That just wouldn't be true-to-life.  (My life, at least - and exhibit A is the photo of my card...)


The images were all colored in with Copic markers - in my very simple style... And, in case you were curious, the patterned papers are from Basic Grey's "jovial" collection and the leaf shape is from a Martha Stewart punch.

Now you're off to visit Barb Murphy's blog.  If you get off track, don't worry!  Head back to the lawnscaping blog for a complete list of all the designers, and also for the details of all the prizes to be won! So don't forget to comment on all the blogs for your chance to win!

Before you go, the yellow lightbulb would like to say goodbye :)


Thanks for visiting!
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104 comments:

  1. AnitaSeptember 9, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    Wow so cool to be part of a blog hop! The card is too cute....love the lightbulbs!

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  2. DivineSeptember 9, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    Cute card. Love this stamp set. It's a must to get. TFS :)

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  3. Cathy FongjoyoSeptember 9, 2011 at 2:42 AM

    Wow!!! so cute! wonderful patterned paper combination too !

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  4. ManasaSeptember 9, 2011 at 4:25 AM

    Wow...love the wonderful scene that you created !

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  5. CrisSeptember 9, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    What a cute card! Love your use of patterned paper!

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  6. Tracy ErcoleSeptember 9, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    Love this, very cute:)

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  7. Isha GuptaSeptember 9, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    Lovely card. I like your use of different pattern papers.TFS

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  8. UjjwalSeptember 9, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    such a fabulous card with all the masking and beautiful coloring!

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  9. Laurel BeardSeptember 9, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    Oh my. Love this! Love the scene you created inside the polaroid! This is simply stunning. All your coloring, masking. love it all! Be sure to upload this to our Flickr site if you haven't already! PLEASE! This is amazing!

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  10. Laurel BeardSeptember 9, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    And yes, I tweeted about this card from our Lawnscaping page! Sorry! Just had to! :)

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  11. Donna B.September 9, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    Super sweet card!!

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  12. KellySeptember 9, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    oh my, swoon! Love the scene you have created in the polaroid! Just darling!!

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  13. DesiréeSeptember 9, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Lovely card, great colouring and so detailed! :)

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  14. MarieSeptember 9, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Wow, this almost screams Christmas! Great use of the cute LF stamps along with a traditional red and green color combo =) TFS!

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  15. Chari MossSeptember 9, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Love how you framed the scene in the polaroid! Very cute!

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  16. ShellySeptember 9, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Great card! Love all the detail you added in your card!! :)

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  17. Heather I.September 9, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Wonderful card! Great colors & textures!!!! I love it!

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  18. Tami B.September 9, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    This turned out so cute. I love this stamp set and you did a really great job with it.

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  19. Moccavanila by Vera RhuhaySeptember 9, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    awww...so cute!!!

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  20. HeatherHSeptember 9, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Love the snap shot, so clever!

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  21. ~amy~September 9, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    sooooo cute and fun!

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  22. YaineaSeptember 9, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Lovely card!! All the papers, colors and elements are so well together, beautiful!

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  23. TamaraSeptember 9, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    ahhh, what a great little scene!! xx Tamara

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  24. Corey MarieSeptember 9, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    I love how you placed the scene inside the Polaroid at an angle!

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  25. SarahSeptember 9, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Fabulous scene!

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  26. UnknownSeptember 9, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    Love the scene, and all the layers you added to it! ;o)

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  27. Samantha MannSeptember 9, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Ha ha ha! Goodbye yellow lightbulb! That is seriously one of my favorite and most used stamp sets ever! I just can't resist that fire either! And I adore what you said aout straight photos! So true!

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  28. *Alison*September 9, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    ahh.. so so cute! I love that you put the scene inside the Polaroid.. so cute! the colors are amazing too..
    Off to the next stop on the hop :) HUGS
    familybubbles at hotmail dot com

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  29. Leigh PennerSeptember 9, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Super cute, Elena! I love the polaroid scene you created! (I think the crooked fireplace adds character!)

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  30. Priya MohanSeptember 9, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Lovely card:)

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  31. GretchenSeptember 9, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    So cool that you combined the stamp sets, it looks amazing!

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  32. KatieSeptember 9, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    I love what you did with that button. What a great idea.

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  33. ChristianaSeptember 9, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    This card is beautiful! I love that little scene and your coloring is amazing! Great job!

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  34. NonaSeptember 9, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Beautiful Christmas card! Love all the colors and textures :) TFS!

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  35. IdaSeptember 9, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    This is seriously CUTE!!!

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  36. Ashley NewellSeptember 9, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    So cute! I love the polaroid and the leaves by the button! I love all the details on this!

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  37. RachelSeptember 9, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    amazing card idea, the photo is so cute (and even cuter that it's crooked!) can't believe it's all one layer, I really need to work on my masking skills I guess!

    -rachel w k
    rwkrafts.blogspot.com

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  38. ivySeptember 9, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    this is one of my favorite sets from LF! great job!

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  39. NickerySeptember 9, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    This card is so incredibly cute! I can't believe you did that with masking, I thought for sure it was paper pieced. And I completely agree that the fireplace needed to be crooked ;)

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  40. Karen B.September 9, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    What a fantastic card, I love the choice of patterned paper you've used.

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  41. glowegalSeptember 9, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    So cute! I love the added sprig of pine(?) to the button. All the textures you have going on work so wonderfully together. Gorgeous!

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  42. Gregsgirl's crafty cornerSeptember 9, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    beautiful yet classy and so much detail with the sprig of pine!

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  43. MistySeptember 9, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    I can't believe it's one layer! There is so much dimension! Love the fire especially!

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  44. EveSeptember 9, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Luv your coloring, esp. inside of the fireplace. Very Nice! :-) wow, you have a mile long list?? I'm also glad i head started with Christmas cards so less card, less stress later the year! lol :-)

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  45. Peggy JeanSeptember 9, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    Fun happy card. I love that even the cookies on the mantle have smiles. Great job

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  46. DeannaSeptember 9, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Love the "Christmas picture" idea :)

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  47. StephanieSeptember 9, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Beautiful card! Your coloring is amazing!!

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  48. Annette AllenSeptember 9, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    so adorable...love it
    thanks for sharing.

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  49. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    very cute....Karen Freiberg

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  50. JennySeptember 9, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    The polaroid piccy is such fun...a real snapshot of a cosy Christmas :)
    Jenny x

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  51. Indy's DesignsSeptember 9, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Absolutely in love with your polaroid take on this card! Never really thought I would have a lot of uses for this stamp set, but am no reconsidering! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  52. Emily KeatonSeptember 9, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Fun card! I love your Polaroid. :)

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  53. DanielleSeptember 9, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    I love the cozy scene you created! Great use of both sets!

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  54. LaurenSeptember 9, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    I love the button and greenery!

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  55. melania deasySeptember 9, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    This card is so perfect and adorable...love it!!

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  56. UnknownSeptember 9, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    What a cute card! Great job!

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  57. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    I love the theme! love the photo frame also

    HUGS
    Yenni Natalia
    http://www.scrapcollector.blogspot.com

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  58. CarolSeptember 9, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Adorable project! I love the colors and the design!

    Carol B
    ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

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  59. Terri (blindstamper)September 9, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    Too clever and cute! Now, if it were my mom's picture, it would show the bottom of the fireplace...she always cuts off someone's head! :)

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  60. Maia Ink by Anya LynetSeptember 9, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    super cute scene!

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  61. JoyceSeptember 9, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    Super cute. Love the faces on the lights.

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  62. Loki Made ItSeptember 10, 2011 at 1:04 AM

    i'll tell you what the cards keep getting better and better!

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  63. KellannSeptember 10, 2011 at 1:56 AM

    Holy cow that is a cute card!

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  64. michsmith1973September 10, 2011 at 2:47 AM

    Adorable!

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  65. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2011 at 3:42 AM

    Just love the way the fire seems to be talking to you.

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  66. LydiaSeptember 10, 2011 at 4:17 AM

    such a cute card xxx love it xxx

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  67. The Paper PunditSeptember 10, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    I love this picture card idea!

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  68. HelenSeptember 10, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    What acute Xmas scene. The patterned papers add to the effect wonderfully.

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  69. HeidiSeptember 10, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    This card is so beautiful! I love the stitching, the cute little scene you created, and the button/twine/pine combo.

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  70. HussenaSeptember 10, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    such an adorable card ,love the paper piecing u have done.

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  71. Kristy SmithSeptember 10, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Wow I love this card!!! I can't BELIEVE the polaroid is all one layer! SO fabulous! =D

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  72. SoniaSeptember 10, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Wonderful card...it really sets such a cozy scene!

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  73. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    Great card! TFS!

    Robin
    mcever4 at bellsouth dot net

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  74. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Darling card. Love the picture of that cute little fireplace. Thanks for sharing.
    Carol
    clperry60@aol.com

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  75. Maria McClure (ututo at verizon net)September 10, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Ha ha...I stopped taking straight pictures when I had kids. Now, someone is always bumping my elbow! Such a cute card!

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  76. Lora OliverSeptember 10, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    I LOVE the polaroid!!! That is ingenious! Really cute card.

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  77. Valerie Gee, the Scrappin' VSeptember 10, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Awwwwww! That is such a cute card, and that has got to be the friendliest light bulb I've ever met! =D TFS!

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  78. BarbSeptember 10, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    The card is delightful. I really like the "Polaroid photo." Thanks for sharing.

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  79. Tenny KusumaSeptember 10, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    This card is just too cute. I love that you used Polaroid photo stamp and also masking technique. LOVE this. TFS. Tenny.

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  80. Ragnhild S.September 10, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    Love the card!

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  81. RubySeptember 10, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    Gorgeous card, but especially that ribbon detail, I LOVE it, so fun!!!

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  82. MelindaSeptember 10, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    super cute scene = )

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  83. Katie Ann BrooksSeptember 10, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    super cute card! Love everything! Good luck getting it all done!

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  84. JennySeptember 10, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    Adorable card - awesome button treatment!

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  85. Sue DSeptember 10, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    Great idea with the polaroid photo.

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  86. BarbSeptember 10, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    wow, i love this card. your coloring is perfect and the photo scene is adorable. love the pp background too. great card!

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  87. arlsmom aka LyndaSeptember 10, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    Fabulous colors on your card!!!

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  88. Crafty Math ChickSeptember 10, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    BEAUTIFUL coloring job! I especially like the glow of your fireplace...

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  89. ChristineSeptember 10, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    Like the layering :)

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  90. FroggietalksSeptember 10, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    A cute way to incorporate the Say Cheese! Polaroid frame :)

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  91. memeboxaddictSeptember 11, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    I love all the details!

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  92. Kathy BSeptember 11, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    Nice card!

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  93. Lorraine ASeptember 11, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    Gorgeous card :-) the image is adorable and I love the layout and cute button with twine and leaves ,,:-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  94. UnknownSeptember 11, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    This is so cute. Love the way you used your polaroid stamp.

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  95. Jennifer RzasaSeptember 11, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Adorable!

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  96. AngieSeptember 11, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    I love the hearth snapshot. Cute card.

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  97. Stacie (craft-princess)September 11, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Love the fireplace scene! Adorable with the little smiles!

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  98. Kelly BraundSeptember 11, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    This is really really cute! Love every little detail you added!

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  99. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Lovwe the whole scene. The greenery was a nice addition.Thanks

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  100. MicheyMooSeptember 11, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Really does look like a snapshot of a cozy, little Christmas scene. Great card!! xx

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  101. JodieCSeptember 11, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Wow. I love this card. What a great idea to make a little christmas "photo".

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  102. newscrapperSeptember 11, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Super cute who ever gets that card is going to love it.

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  103. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    love the snapshot

    joann.heinbuch@gmail.com

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  104. cristmaeMay 21, 2012 at 3:25 AM

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