Friday, April 22, 2011

Earth Day / Birthday Hop !

Happy Earth Day !! and Happy Birthday to Gaby!! Thanks so much to her for asking me to participate.

If you have arrived from Lori's blog you are in the right place!!! If your not you may start at the beginning HERE

I created an garden inspired easel card. I tried a new technique ripping the paper and I like how it turned out. It says "Grow where you are planted"


I used various materials including Pink by Design crinkle ribbon, Martha Stewart starburst punch, stamps from Joanns, glitter brads, an patterned paper from DCWV playtime stack.

Someone say BLOG CANDY?? Please become a follower and leave me a comment for a chance to win a handmade vinyl Cricut bug for your car or machine your choice of color and style.

Thanks so much for stopping by! The next blog on the hop is Ruthie's super cute blog !

89 comments:

  1. JustYolieApril 22, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    Wonderful design Michelle...loving the tearing technique.

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  2. Cathie RigbyApril 22, 2011 at 2:49 AM

    This is a beautiful card-look s so delicate! I am a follower and I love your site! TFS Cathie www.creativecutter.org

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  3. Crafty MelindaApril 22, 2011 at 3:21 AM

    Beautiful card Michelle! You do such wonderful work! Love the details and color combinations! Just beautiful! Melin...CookingWithCricut.com and PaperCraftingWorld.com :-)

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  4. Tori April 22, 2011 at 3:23 AM

    BEAUTIFUL card!! So pretty!

    Tori :)

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  5. jessicaApril 22, 2011 at 4:29 AM

    Beautiful easel card!! I love the colors and the rip center technique!! TFS
    jessica
    chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com
    eschfamily@yahoo.com

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  6. ramonafl4April 22, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    great easel card with the ripped cnenter

    ramona_p83 at yahoo dot com

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  7. comopark1886April 22, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    Beautiful! Love the vintage look! comopark@roadrunner.com

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  8. TraceyApril 22, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    Wow.....this is fabulous. Love it all!

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  9. Josie0602April 22, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    Beautiful card! The colors are so pretty and the sentiment is perfect!
    Tracy
    jtg0398 at sbcglobal dot net

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  10. sweetlilscrapperApril 22, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    already a follower.. would love to win!

    sweetlilscrapper.blogspot.com
    sweetlilscrapper at hotmail dot ca

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  11. ChristyApril 22, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    pretty Card..thanks for sharing

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  12. mfc.melissamade2April 22, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    Wow this is amazingly beautiful!!! Love all the fabulous detail and those colors are wonderful!
    Hugs,
    M

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  13. TanyaApril 22, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    WOW girl!! Love the layers and details!! You totally rock!!

    Hugs,
    Tanya
    freddylswillima@windstream.net

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  14. Idle HandsApril 22, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    I really like this card! I've never made an easel card but this one in particular has inspired me to give it a try!

    Madonna
    http://handmadehobbies.blogspot.com

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  15. MariaApril 22, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    very cute

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  16. UnknownApril 22, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    your card is gorgeous!!! stunning. I love your blog, I'm a new follower! thanks for a chance to win a fun blog candy. ;-)

    stampinlara at yahoo dot com

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  17. LucindaApril 22, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    Beautiful card. I love the colors you used.
    cindalu78@yahoo.com

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  18. Houses Built of CardsApril 22, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Beautiful card!!! Just gorgeous!!!

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

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  19. UnknownApril 22, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Lovely card. I'm a new follower. Thanks for the chance to win

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  20. Debbie GoforthApril 22, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Super cute!

    Debbie @ http://bugginattheseams.blogspot.com/

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  21. ShersL84bedApril 22, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    beautiful easel card. I love it.

    Smiles Sher
    ShersL84bed@aol.com

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  22. BrendaApril 22, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Beautiful card! I really need to try on of them soon. I'm now a follower.

    HappyScrapper64@bex.net
    http://happyscrapper64.blogspot.com/

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  23. SusanApril 22, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    I HAD to become a follower ~ your work is amazing! Love the vintage look and yours is simply beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing.
    SusanJ in Atlanta

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  24. EstherApril 22, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Wow, this is just gorgeous! I really love the ripping with the patterned paper folded over it! Stunning!!!!

    http:/forthejoyofcreating.blogspot.com/

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  25. mamawcindyApril 22, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Your card is just Beautiful. Love that ribbon. Love all of your creations you make. I am already a happy follower. :0)
    Happy Earth Day to you !!!!
    cindymarshall63@hotmail dot com

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  26. UnknownApril 22, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Wow, this is just gorgeous! I really love the ripping with the patterned paper folded over it! Amazing!

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  27. Candace PelfreyApril 22, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Love it, super elegant! Love the colors, the technique and that ribbon!!

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  28. Carol W.April 22, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    WOW your easel card is gorgeous! Love the vintage feel, just beautiful! TFS

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  29. Audrey FrelxApril 22, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Michele, what a really pretty card!!!

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  30. Cricut CoupleApril 22, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Simply Breathtaking! I can't think of anything else to say! It's just Breathtaking! Bobby & Jill

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  31. ScrappyHeartzApril 22, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    gorgeous card! I love that ripping technique! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win a bug (since I haven't gotten one yet...lol)!!

    HeartAMZ1@aol.com
    Debbie Chapman

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  32. Two Scraptastic GalsApril 22, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    I love your card Michelle. Its beautiful!!! And you know Im partial to that ribbon! The ripping technigue sure makes your card pop and gives it that vintage feel. Great Job!

    Meriah

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  33. AnonymousApril 22, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Great card, I love to rip paper to!!! I love that vintage look to it too.
    paula
    faithful2god_2000@yahoo.com
    www.scrapyourworld1.blogspot.com

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  34. MistyApril 22, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Fantastic card! Love the colors!
    Hummer Hugs,
    Misty
    http://deliteful-gifts.blogspot.com/
    hummingbird204 at comcast dot net

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  35. Kim RickettsApril 22, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Very Pretty! I am in love with easel cards now ;)

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  36. TanyaApril 22, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    This is really beautiful! I absolutely love it :)

    Tanya
    phenis2031 at yahoo dot com

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  37. DebbieApril 22, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    love the look of this easel card
    upnurse at aol dot com

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  38. Linda KaiserApril 22, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Beautiful card! I so need to make an easel card. Thanks for the inspiration!

    Happy Earth Day!

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  39. Got2BCraftingApril 22, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Wow... what a beautiful card! I love all the different colors and textures, really really gorgeous!!!
    Lori
    got2bcrafting at gmail dotcom

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  40. TamboApril 22, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    I love this card. I can't really tell but is the paper ripping technique from the center? What makes it curl? i suppose i should go find a tutorial and find the directions. It is gorgeous!!! Thanks Tami

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  41. Scrappin CrafterApril 22, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE this card! It turned out amazing!! TFS!
    Happy Birthday Gaby and Happy Easter everyone!

    Jenni
    Scrappincrafter@hotmail.com
    www.scrappincrafter.blogspot.com

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  42. joydee1963April 22, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    new follower! Love the "look" of your card! So cool, joydee1963 at yahoo dot com

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  43. Jamie M.April 22, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    This card came out very cute. The technique worked well :)
    http://craftygirl21.blogspot.com/

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  44. JaeApril 22, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Beautiful easel card! Great colours and I just love that ribbon, TFS!
    Jenn
    www.craftyfulgardens.blogspot.com

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  45. UnknownApril 22, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    What a beautiful Easel card!!

    Glad to be in this hop with you!

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  46. mitch1066April 22, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    simply wonderful!This hop is leading me to such great crafters:)

    mitch1066(at)gmail.com

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  47. kramer_buffyApril 22, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    I love the torn window look!

    -- dalis
    alidalis AT comcast DOT net

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  48. GabyCreates.comApril 22, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Gorgeous card Michelle!!!!! Love everything! specially the crinkle ribbon!!! WOW
    Thank you so much for being part of my celebration and my blogging friend!!!
    Hugs, Gaby

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  49. MLiss3April 22, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    That is a beautiful card. Love all the embellishments!
    trepanierm at comcast dot net

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  50. GeriApril 22, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    I love this card!!! Great detail and I love that tearing technique!!! Thank you for sharing!!

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  51. Totally Twisted CardsApril 22, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Very, very pretty. I am already a follower. Thanks for the blog hop and a chance to win.

    stacy at mycraftingtime dot com
    http://www.mycraftingtime.com

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  52. BrendaApril 22, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    I am new to your blog. I am adding it to my favorites!

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  53. Sherrie K.April 22, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    I love your easel card! Super pretty. I am happy to be a new follower of yours. Lovin your blog! Hope you stop by my blog and possobly follow too. I am excited to see all your creations. Thanks for sharing and for a chance to win!!
    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

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  54. KarenApril 22, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    so soft and sweet
    karen www.littlescrappieces.blogspot.com

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  55. CorrineApril 22, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    love it!! I already have your button~ Corrine http://celebratingordinarymoments.blogspot.com/

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  56. KaitlinApril 22, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Beautiful!!:)

    Kaitlin
    angel1694@comcast.net
    http://cupcakesandcards.blogspot.com/

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  57. All Honey CreationsApril 22, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    I love this card! It's so much fun to work with paper!! Pam
    allhoneycreations@yahoo.com

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  58. Scrappin PlaceApril 22, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    love the card!

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  59. Danielle LeeApril 22, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    This is absolutely beautiful!!!

    http://letscrafttogether.blogspot.com/

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  60. Mish086April 22, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Great card! I love how the seed packet is coming out of the ripped frame! I am a follower now!
    Michelle
    You can find me at http://scrapbookingSOS.blogspot.com

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  61. MelissaApril 22, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Wow, so pretty, love all the details.

    Melissa
    www.disneydreamerdesigns.blogspot.com

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  62. kristyscrapsApril 22, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Beautiful card--I love the look of the torn papers!
    kristyscraps@sbcglobal.net

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  63. Scrappin Time GalApril 22, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    Your card is so nice......I'm really liking these easel cards......thank you for sharing and I like your blog.

    AnnCarolW@aol.com

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  64. Ellen JarvisApril 22, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    In keeping with the theme, I'm recycling these comments: A lovely project to celebrate Gaby's birthday. I am a follower! Happy birthday Gaby. Thank you for sharing. I love your project!!

    Ellen ♥ CardMonkey
    www.cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com
    E-mail: cardmonkey@comcast.net

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  65. AnnaApril 22, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Wow awesome card. You rocked it.
    Thanks for the chance to win.
    I'm a follower.
    annadowdy at gmail dot com

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  66. BunnyfreakApril 22, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Love the vintage look of the card.

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  67. AnonymousApril 22, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    awesome unique card....thanks for sharing

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  68. CathyApril 22, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    I am a follower, your card is gorgeous!!
    mexicopetshop@hotmail.com

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  69. Nadia's WorldApril 22, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    Wow...your card is truly beautiful. Amazing...I really like it.

    TFS!

    Nicole T.
    niclax13@gmail.com

    PS Now a follower. :)

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  70. UnknownApril 22, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Love this easel card. The colors are wonderful. TFS
    Debbie
    debbie_craine at hot mail dot com
    http://craftywizard.blogspot.com

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  71. thekolbesApril 22, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    Ohh wow that is just gorgeous.
    Thanks so much for sharing.
    Trish
    krazykcrafters at msn dot com

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  72. Kris in AlaskaApril 22, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    Love easel cards! TFS!!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  73. HollyApril 23, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    This is so beautiful! You have so much talent!

    Holly

    hollyshobbie at gmail dot com

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  74. StaceyApril 23, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Beautiful card!! Love it!!
    Stacey
    Stayce71Z@hotmail.com

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  75. BrennaApril 23, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    that is a beautiful card!! i lvoe the crinkle ribbon! tfs
    brenna
    rbanderson@live.ca

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  76. MariaApril 23, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Beautiful card! TFS

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  77. Lisa R.April 23, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Love the vintage look. Great color selection, great embellishing! Thanks for sharing. joy4umetoo at hotmail dot com

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  78. Stephanie KApril 23, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    What a beautiful card!! I love the colors you used!! Incredible embelishments! Thanks for sharing and thanks for the chance to win!!

    scrappingwithstephanie@gmail.com
    scrappingwithstephanie.blogspot.com

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  79. Debbie BonczekApril 23, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Stunning work. Where do I start? The colors blend together beautifully. I love the torn frame. So dimensional. It's elegant . . . it's whimsical. Fabulous job!

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  80. Simply AJApril 23, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Wow... your card is amazing!!! It has such a unique feel and the colors are perfect. I am really impressed with the ripping technique and I like the way the crinkled ribbon looks. Well Done!! AJ
    queenofmynest(at)gmail(dot)com
    http://queenofmynest(dot)blogspot(dot)com

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  81. SusanApril 23, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Hi Michelle!

    I love these types of cards. I have never made one but after seeing the one you did I really want to give it a whirl! I'm a new follower so when I do try it I hope you don't mind if I use your card for a guide. However, I will have to put my own crazy spin on it so I know it won't be nearly as pretty as yours! Thank you for sharing on this Birthday Earthday hop!

    Susan
    http://cricutandgrasshopper.blogspot.com

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  82. The EmBellished Card - BelindaApril 23, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Love the colors in this card. Thank you for sharing!
    Blessings!
    RecipeScrapperATsbcglobalDOTnet

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  83. kathleeApril 23, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Amazing card. Love the vintage look. TFS

    Kathie
    Kathlee154atgmaildotcom
    http://kathleessnippitsncricuts.blogspot.com

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  84. SlomoMomApril 23, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    Beautiful card! TFS

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  85. JamieApril 24, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    I love the easel card. I swear I am going to make one soon. It is so beautiful.

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  86. AnonymousApril 24, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    So pretty! love the flower
    kacee
    mcvicwif@yahoo.com

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  87. JoApril 24, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Beautiful card. Loved the colors.

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  88. UnknownApril 26, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    LOVE IT!!! The layers are amazing.

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  89. TaraApril 30, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    The crinkle ribbonlooks great!

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