Thursday, December 31, 2009

Boom, Boom, Boom, Happy New Year & a Giveaway!

ETA: Our Winner of the From My Kitchen is Nathalie from
Scraprat.blogspot.com
Thank you so much everyone, for entering :)
Nathalie please email me at cuttingaboveblog@gmail.com




Hi Everyone,
Happy New Year! Thank you so much for supporting the blog and leaving comments.

Our New Year plans doesn't involve anything glamorous( gasp!) yeah I know!!!
but that doesn't stop me from creating a simple card by adding a little spark to the  invitation for a few friends.

What are your plans for New Years?

We plan to go to church, then have a few friends over to ring the new year!

Here's the simple card I created.
My biggest challenge was to keep it simple and just use the cuts off the cart.





The Journey:
Cut the envelope first I cut at 7 inches, ink the edges.

Card was cut at 4.5 inches,ink the edges, add bling cut the year out of bling cardstock ink the edges.

The Cast:
Uhu Glue, Wild card cartridge, graphically speaking cartridge , Cricut Expression from Provo Craft, Bling cardstock DCWV, Rhinestone Mambi, Fluid chalk by Colorbok.

Happy New Year!  to start the new right I’m giving away From Kitchen Cartridge!

Cartridge is donated by our sponsor Provo Craft.


What do you need to win?
Easy!
1. Leave a comment
2. sign up as a follower
That easy eh!
Winner will be announced on  January 6th
Maggie

PS the code for the blinkie has changed here is the new one,

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138 comments:

  1. uh oh, #1 usually doesn't bode well for winning! oh well, love the blog, been watching through my feed forever, will become a "follower" in the traditional sense! love cricut carts :-)

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  2. One of my favourite cuts on my first ever cart! Happy New Year and thanks for the oportunity to win.

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  3. Very cute card! Love the wine bottle! I have a few friends who I know would enjoy getting this card in the mail!! Thanks for the chance at winning a cartridge! Love your blog!

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  4. Love the card! I would love to win the From My Kitchen cart as I plan on making family cookbooks for next Christmas and this would be PERFECT!

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  5. I have you on favs for a while now. I guess is time to sign up as your follower since I truly enjoy your projects so much. Have a great 2010!

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  6. My daughter would love to have this cartridge. I have a ton of pictures in the Kitchen.

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  7. Our plans are pretty uneventful too, but we're all together. Happy New Year!

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  8. That card is fantastic! Happy New Year!

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  9. I love the card, very cute. Thanks for sharing.

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  10. Fabulous card!!! Perfect New Years Eve card!!!

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  11. I never seem to win but maybe 2010 will be a New Year, New Luck. I have seen many cool things created with this Cart so I hope my luck has changed.

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  12. Happy New Year. Looking forward to continued inspiration.

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  13. I love that card! Very festive!!

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  14. I have not really used this cartridge yet, so I am going to give it a try.

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  15. Delightful post. I don't have this cartridge (yet), but it looks great. Thanks for sharing. And please count me in your giveaway. Great way to start the New Year!

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  16. I follow with great delight!

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  17. Great Card!! Happy New Year Everyone!!

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  18. I've been looking at the wild card cart. Time to look at my wish list and update! TFS

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  19. Thanks for a great card! Happy New Year!! chloebernice@gmail.com

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  20. Yeah! Happy New Year!

    Sue-Ann
    sueannl@fuse.net

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  21. WAY CUTE CARD!! I would love to win this cartridge! Thanks for the chance!

    thepinkcrafter@gmal.com

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  22. I already follow your blog! What a great card, I have been looking for a way to do a chapagne bottle, thanks for sharing@

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  23. Great card! Simple but very elegant. Thanks and Happy New Year. Thank you for the opportunity to win a cart!
    supermom3x@qwest.net

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  24. Cute! Wild card was my first cartridge purchased. I love it!

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  25. Cute Card! Happy New Year!!!
    Sara
    saraw67026@yahoo.com

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  26. I've been following for awhile, and I want that cartridge too, so pick me pick me! Lol, thanks for the opportunity.
    Jes

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  27. Nice card. Been admiring your work for quite a while! Thanks for the chance to win something!

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  28. Happy new Years; I love your card and the opportunity to be a winner.

    Thanks
    Kathy

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  29. Love this cart. I had wondered what this card looked like - I was having trouble visualizing it from the book. Happy New Year!! Thanks for the chance to win a cartridge - that one's been on my wish list since it came out.

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  30. Super cute card! Thanks for the chance to win the cartridge!

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  31. What a great card - perfect for New Year's!

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  32. Wow! Cute card! I know I always have a hard time ONLY using the cricut... my weakness! I'd love to win!

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  33. Cute card. Love to win this cartridge.
    TFS
    Evelyn
    evinadas@yahoo.com

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  34. HI,
    I just found your blog tonite! I love to blog surf, you find the most amazing crafters that way! I am adding your blinkie to my blog as well. ( not a very eventful blog, but I hope to change that this year.) Thanks for the chance to win a cart.
    Roni
    embellishartist@gmail.com

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  35. o i love your card i always seem to get confused with the envelopes thanks for the chance to win have a great 2010!

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  36. Ooh...great card! I've had the Wild Card cart for a while now, but it just wasn't any fun on my baby bug. Well, got a big bug for Christmas and I can't wait to use this cart.

    FMK is definitely on my wish list, so thank you for the opportunity to win it. I also appreciate the introduction to your blog....now I have another crafty blog to follow. Loves it!

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  37. ver nice would lve this cart

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  38. Ohh thanks for the chance to win!! Beautiful card BTW!

    Keisha
    keisha_hartt@hotmail.com

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  39. I love that card. I am going to have to get that cart!
    Carrie
    carriedan1@live.com

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  40. I just signed up as a follower. I would LOVE to win this cart.

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  41. Really cute card. I would love to win From the Kitchen. I have had it in my hands 3 times this week and put it back for budget reasons.

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  42. Great card, I love the wine bottle. I'd love to win this cart.
    Shari (cricutrookie)
    dennisv476@aol.com

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  43. i love the wild card cart it is a real time saver as everything has already been designed. if i win the kitchen cart that will be the closest that i get to that domestic chore but i am helping design the cookbook at school and this would help

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  44. Cute card. I think wild card is my favorite cartridge. I bought it for my niece for her new cricut for Christmas. I'm already a follower.

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  45. Would love to win this cart.

    From one Maggie to another!

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  46. This New Year card is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for the opportunity to win the cartridge.

    Margi
    mlunn95@hotmail.com

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  47. I love your card! Thanks for the chance to win!

    DrScrappy (Becky)

    beckydbarnett@yahoo.com

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  48. I love the card thank you for sharing "justme"

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  49. What a wonderful card. I will be scrapping later today and may have to make one of these for next year.

    Thanks for the chance to win a cart also. This is one that is on my wish list.

    Kim
    simplykim419@woh.rr.com

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  50. Neat blog--and how fun to have a chance to win a new cartridge. I keep seeing all the neat recipe books that crafters have made, so I just had to enter your drawing!

    verrybusy@aol.com

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  51. I'm going to have to have this Wild Card cart! In my kitchen would be a lovely addition also, count me in! Come on random number generator! lol

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  52. Love your site, I've been learning so much. Thanks for all of the wonderful inspiration.
    The Kitchen cart looks like it will have so many ways to use it. Thanks for the chance to win. When I was a kid my Mom always told me it's not good to follow the crowd, but I think this is a perfect time to follow. LOL I am a follower.

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  53. I'm already a follower and as always I really enjoy your blog and love your creativity.

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  54. Thanks for the chance to win From My Kitchen! I'd love this cart! Good luck everyone :)

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  55. I would love to win this to give my sister!

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  56. AWESOME Maggie!! OPlease enter me in your giveaway...I'm already a follower!
    Huggs...Kathy
    kwilt_81@hotmail.com

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  57. WOW! Super cute card!
    -Tracy

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  58. I have been wanting this cartridge FOREVER!! This would be SO cool to win :)

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  59. just found this site and love all
    your ideas

    Thank you
    fergie

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  60. First time on your blog, I love the cards they are simple but elegant. I am signing up to be a follower. Also, I hope I win!!!!!
    Happy New Year. I am from the MB --Love2scrap777

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  61. I love your invite.

    Happy New Year!

    ~Christina

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  62. I'd love to win this cartridge. Thanks for the chance.

    Laurinda Cricut MB

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  63. will follow. thanks for the chance to win. Happy new year . tacyn@comcast.net

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  64. Happy New Year to you as well!! I really like your card. It is perfect for the new year.

    Hugs,
    Amy

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  65. Thanks for the chance to win this cartridge.

    dseyboth@nycap.rr.com

    Denise

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  66. Woo-hoo... thanks for the great give-away!!! NubianCrafterNC

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  67. Thanks for the chance to win:)
    Paula
    paulaarmbrust@att.net

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  68. I have been designing receipe page with FMK and I don't even own the cart yet. Would love to win it.
    teresa.hood@suddenlink.net

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  69. This card looks great! Thank you for posting it!

    kathyperito@yahoo.com

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  70. I would love to win from My Kitchen!

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  71. I would love to win...I really want to put all my mom's recipes in a book for her :) I' ve visited your website before and love all the creativity!

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  72. Great givaway!!! thanks for the chance to win!

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  73. Love your card!! Thanks for the opportunity to win the Kitchen cartridge!! 'Love your blog!!! TFS

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  74. cool card! Would love a chance to win From my Kitchen!

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  75. Thanks for the opportunity. I have been wanting this cartridge. Now I need to see if I can keep my fingers crossed for the next 3 days.

    Jennifer B.

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  76. Yep, that's an easy card! So easy I think I can even do it! lol Thanks!
    Kris in AK
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  77. Great card! Thanks for the awesome give away too! :-)

    LAs-cricut

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  78. Thanks for the opporunity to win. I am a follower.

    gina

    gmeguia@verizon.net

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  79. Just found your site and have now become a follower. Can't wait to see your creations.

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  80. Cute care, just got my Wild Card Cart for Christmas can't wait to give it a try. Thanks

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  81. Awesome idea! Just found your site not too long ago! Can't wait to see what's to come in the New Year:)
    sitesm@msn.com

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  82. Great card! Love the colours. Thanks for a chance to win!

    HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone :)

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  83. I will be making that card for next year as we will be hosting the new years eve gathering at our house. Thanks for sharing!
    Would also love to be the winner of the kitchen cartridge.
    Christi
    fillhardfarm@sbcglobal.net

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  84. I love your blog!! The projects you have done are great!!!! Thanks for doing this!!

    reneeporter7@yahoo.com

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  85. Thanks for doing this!! This is a cart I have been wanting for a while to make a family recipe book!

    Happy New Year!!

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  86. Ohh!! Winning this cart would be so awesome! I am getting ready to start my own recipe book!!! Thanks for the opportunity!!

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  87. I have never even thought of making a NEW YEARS card! Your is adorable!!

    Happy New Year,
    Alecia

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  88. My 5 year old loves to help mommy cook in the kitchen. Her favorite Christmas gift this year was a big box of real kitchen items just for her(including a Tinkerbell apron and chef hat!) I would LOVE to win this cartridge to scrapbook this special bond we share.

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  89. I love the card and the texture you gave it! Thanks so much for the opportunity to win the My Kitchen cart!

    melissaallore@hotmail.com

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  90. Love the card and love the chance to win such a great cartridge. Thanks for sharing both!

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  91. Thanks for the tips to using the Wild Card cartridge. It really helps to see pictures of someone else's work!
    -Lorie
    straley6@gmail.com

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  92. Thanks for a chance to win! Love your New Year's card. Thanks, Pam

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  93. ohh. that would be great. thanks

    Keri

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  94. Love the card. Can't believe all the great cartridges this year. I love all your ideas, keep up the good work.
    Iris

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  95. thanks for the inspiration and the chance to win!

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  96. Very cute card. I love it! Thanks for the chance.

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  97. Wow...what a neat card!! TFS!! Now a follower :) Thanks for the giveaway!!!

    ~Misty mkamunn@yahoo.com

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  98. Really cute card! Love the FMK cart so much! Happy New Year!

    noelkers@msn.com

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  99. Super awesome giveaway, just got my first Cricut so acquiring cartridges is my new goal.

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  100. Now a follower. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  101. Hey Maggie.. love your blog! I would love to win this cart. Its so cute! Im now a follower... normally im a leader he he he! Thanks again for the chance!

    ~Toni

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  102. Oh fun! :) Thanks for the chance to win!

    Candy
    papercandy@gmail.com

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  103. How fun!! CUte card too!!!

    Sara Wise
    wiseguys@mtaonline.net

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  104. I would love to win this cart! Thanks for the chance to win!!

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  105. I love this card. I am going to have to get the Wild Card cart added to my collection. Thanks for sharing and being an inspiration!

    Robin Larson
    robinslarson@yahoo.com

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  106. Oh, I would just love to win this cart. Thanks for offering. Happy New Year!
    Lori

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  107. Like everyone else, I would like to win the From My Kitchen cartridge.

    Your card has given me inspiration to try card making.

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  108. Hi
    I have been admiring your blog form afar if you like for awhile now but never left a comment not followed but as I had a shiny new cricut for xmas and saw your giveaway I thought it was about time I did as you requested. Thanks for the chance to join in.
    Kim xXx

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  109. Great card! Thanks for the chance to win FMK...it's on my wish list!

    ~Sharon sconn0925@yahoo.com

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  110. Nice card, Thanks for the chance to win FMK , It is on my wish list, my ever growing wish list lol!!!
    brodiec88@hotmail.com

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  111. Thank you for this opportunity. I love your blog, due to the fact that it inspires me to go a little more out of my comfort zone and try new things.

    Thank you again.

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  112. What a sweet opportunity. Thank you very much. Great blog...I am not a follower:)

    Lisa

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  113. I follow with great delight!

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com
    sewcalgal {at} live {dot} com

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  114. Happy New Year to you too! And I love your card. You did a fantastic job!

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com
    sewcalgal {at} live {dot} com

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  115. thanks for offering this! i would sooo love to win it. my eldest has developmental disabilities but is a whiz in the kitchen. i could use this to scrap some of the neat pics i have of her cooking various dishes:)
    craftymamma at hotmail dot com

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  116. Thanks for a great offer - good luck everyone!!

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  117. Wonderful blog!
    Thanks for the chance to win.

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  118. OMG! what a great giveaway. Thank you very much for doing this

    Angel

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  119. WOW I WAS HOPING FOR AWINE BOTTLE ON A CART THEY MAKE GREAT NEW YEARS INVITES OKAY I KNOW WE ARE PAST THAT BUT WHAT THE HECK CELEBRATE ANYWAY. THANK YOU FOR THE OPPORTUNITY WIN AND HAVE A FANTASTIC 2010

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  120. Thanks for the opportunity to win this cart! I've been debating about getting it. I've also subscribed to your blog. Thanks for all you do for us cricut addicts! I look forward to reading your blog and updates!!
    Karen Black
    KEdBlack@msn.com

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  121. Love the card. I can't wait to see what else you come up with. Thanks for the opportunity to win!

    Thanks,
    Stephanie Parks
    parkssteph@bellsouth.net

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  122. Love the card!!! Also would love to win the Kitchen Cart, was just looking at it today at WM, thanks for the chance!

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  123. i would love to win, please choose me :]

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  124. Thanks for doing the great giveaway and Happy New Year to you!

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  125. Awesome give away! Thanks for the opportunity!

    ande_jean@hotmail.com

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  126. What a cute card!!!! Motivates me to do some for friends and family. Would love to win that cartridge!!!

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  127. OMG OMG...I just saw that I won this today!! I hope I haven't waited too long!! Times have been crazy around here! I'm emailing you right now!! THank you so mUch!!!

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