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Thursday, July 7, 2011

Discount Card Stock & The Twinery Blog Hop!!!!


Hi Everyone!
The Twinery and DiscountCardstock.com Design Teams are joining up today for a Summer Party themed blog hop!
As you hop from blog to blog make sure and comment on every post because there will be two winners chosen randomly along the hop. If you get lost anywhere along the hop (or if someone is having a blog glitch!) a complete list of participants will be posted on The Twinery and DiscountCardStock.com blogs. The hop will end on 7/13/2011 and winners will be posted on The Twinery and DiscountCardStock.com blogs the following day.

Here is the card I created for the hop.
I used Discount Card Stocks's - Teal,  Frosted Teal Prismatic, and Brilliant White.
The twine I used is The Twinery's - Caribbean and Lemondrop.



The image is "On The Beach" and the sentiment is "Sunny Side Up" both from Inky Antics but I took a little artistic licence with it. She originally had a 1 piece bathing suit but, since we are featuring twine, I thought it would be fun to give her a string bikini! 


Before...

And after a little creative masking and some doodling with a Micron Pigma pen ... voila!
 It's an itsy bitsy teeny weeny yellow polk-a-dot bikini!



OK...on to the prizes!
The first is a Colorful Bunch Sampler Pack ($20 retail value!) from the Twinery:



Also a paper sampler pack (a $20 retail value!)from DiscountCardstock.com



Our twine is made from 100% cotton, it's eco-friendly and made in the USA. Whether you're gift wrapping, crafting or tying up baked goods to give to a friend, our baker's twine adds a fresh, yet nostalgic look to any project at hand! Our baker's twine comes in 11 delicious colors and is uniquely twisted against a bright white hue, creating an eye-popping burst of color and a creative embellishment! Our twine has lots of color which lends to a fun, candy-striped look.


DiscountCardstock.com was launched in 2002 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Our mission is to provide great quality cardstock and specialty papers at discount pricing. We offer 100% acid and lignin free, archival quality uncoated cardstocks, as well as metallic, vellum, hand-made specialty papers, envelopes, scored cards and high qualify art paper and cards that are specially coated and developed for use by professional artists and card makers using ink jet printers.

Here is the hop order:

You are here~~~~~Trudy Sjolander 

BTW...If you missed my post yesterday about my exciting news, PLEASE CLICK HERE.  ;)

Thanks so much for hopping by!  
Hugs,
True :D


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103 comments:

  1. nicollelovesscrapbooking.blogspot.comJuly 7, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    Adorable card! Love how you make bows from twine to make ties for the bathing very clever!..:)

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  2. Barb R.July 7, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    This card is soooo cute! I just love it! I love the idea of the string bikini. Looks fantastic! I giggled when I first saw it. Really great!

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  3. dclouserJuly 7, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Oh my goodness, this is adorable! Love the string bikini - very creative. Great to discover your awesome blog!

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  4. joydee1963July 7, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Love your card!like how you used twine on bikini,I am a follower,joydee1963 at yahoo dot com

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  5. Annette AllenJuly 7, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Now that is a cute card...
    Thanks for sharing.

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  6. Francesca RescignoJuly 7, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Blog hopping!

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  7. Heather InnusaJuly 7, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    This is too cute - nice idea!!!

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  8. Shauna KJuly 7, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    what great masking!! the twine bits on the bikini are too cute :D

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  9. Vinyl Rocks My WorldJuly 7, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    HAHAHA! So funny!

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  10. TheresaJuly 7, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    You are so creative. I love it!! Fabulous masking...she's just perfect.

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  11. CityGirl PlannersJuly 7, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Hahahahaha, that's all I can say besides I love it! Too cute.

    Becki
    Happy Card Encouragement Factory

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  12. CassieJuly 7, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    You're so clever, True, lol! That is cracking me up! I love it :D

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  13. Stacie (craft-princess)July 7, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Your so creative! Love what you did with the swimsuit and that sentiment is perfect! LOL!

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  14. Isha GuptaJuly 7, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    :)) cute and creative. Love your card and those tiny bows.

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  15. BeckyJuly 7, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    This is so cute, love the use of the bakers twine.

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  16. connieJuly 7, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    this is so cute! love how you used the twine on the swimsuit and hat.

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  17. mommyabbytommyJuly 7, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    That is SO cute!!! I love that bathing suit. Great use of twine.

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  18. BasiljenJuly 7, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Very creative, and I love the twine in the waves!

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  19. KasiJuly 7, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    OMG! How CUTE!! The bows are an ingenius idea!

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  20. bethannJuly 7, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    funny, clever and imaginative.

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  21. Debbie SeyerJuly 7, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    You are so funny! Love this card and the way you used the twine is awesome!!

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  22. Kim CJuly 7, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    OMG, this is too cute! Hahahaha....Can't stop smiling. Really love it!! Thanks for sharing!

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  23. UnknownJuly 7, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Very creative way to use the twine! I love it!

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  24. LoriJuly 7, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    OH, my goodness! what a cute card!

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  25. LysaJuly 7, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    SUPER cute, love that you used the twine for the bikini straps!

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  26. scrappingnanaJuly 7, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    How cute and very creative the way you made her bikini. TFS

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  27. UnknownJuly 7, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    The string bikini is adorable! Perfect for the twine.

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  28. treasureswithtamiJuly 7, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Nice card, I like how you customized the stamp, have a great day :)

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  29. UnknownJuly 7, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Oh how cleaver is that
    I was thinking this would be perfect for several friends
    I am now a follower and look forward to returning and seeing what else you have come up with !
    http://scrappin3angel.blogspot.com/
    perderg{at}q{dot}com

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  30. AnonymousJuly 7, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    This is soooo clever! And the reason I try to hop when ever I can. Love how you changed her to exactly what you wanted@!! Great job!
    kacee

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  31. AnitaJuly 7, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Stunning card! I love how you made the bikini.

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  32. ChunyuanJuly 7, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Lovely card. Very creative.

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  33. TifanyJuly 7, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Cute card!

    -Tifany
    http://inkblotsbytrd.blogspot.com/

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  34. Lisa PetrellaJuly 7, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Fun card! Makes me want to go to the beach!!!

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  35. Christy JJuly 7, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    I love this stamp! Too cute! and thanks for the idea on how to alter...that string bikini is perfect. (Still chuckling to myself) TYFS!

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  36. JanJuly 7, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    This card creation is just the CUTEST!

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  37. UnknownJuly 7, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    What a fabulously original idea to tie strings on a bikini! Love the colors and great to see the c/s and twine of similiar colors...awesome card!

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  38. sharon gJuly 7, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    The twine coordinates perfectly!

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  39. Stephanie KJuly 7, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE this card! Love how she is wearing the bikini with the twine ties! Great colors! Thanks for sharing!

    scrappingwithstephanie at gmail dot com

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  40. Basement StamperJuly 7, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Oh my, too funny! Love your use of the twine!

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  41. MichelleJuly 7, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    So creative!

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  42. Isabel ZJuly 7, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    I LOVE this card--it made me laugh and smile.

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  43. Tere AzuaJuly 7, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Very pretty and creative!!!!

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  44. glowegalJuly 7, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    So cute! I love the masking you did to turn it into the cute bikini! The twine action is adorable! Well done! Hippity hop ...

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  45. Vicki DutcherJuly 7, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Oh this twine is divine!! Great card too Tru~

    I am such a poet - don't ya know it! Bawahahaha!!

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  46. TheWrightStuffJuly 7, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    What an adorable card. Nice work!

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  47. UnknownJuly 7, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    This is a super CUTE card! I really love that you turned her 1-piece into a bikini! Awesome!

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  48. AngieJuly 7, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    great card. i love how you added the twine to make the bikini. and i love the little detail of her bottom!

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  49. Vera Yates (Ling)July 7, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Cute yellow bikini! :D

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  50. LeeJuly 7, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    What a cute and clever card! thanks!

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  51. Lisa's Creative NicheJuly 7, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    This is hilarious! I love it! Thank you so much!
    Lisa

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  52. Emily LeiphartJuly 7, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    How cute, True!! I love the little yellow bows and laughed when I saw the bit of bum crack. LOL

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  53. Ledia.....July 7, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    card that fun!!!!!! I loved.....

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  54. YaineaJuly 7, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Funny way to use the twine, fantastic card! Thanks for sharing :)

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  55. StephanieJuly 7, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    what a cute card! the twine makes perfect strings for the bikini :)

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  56. WordbirdJuly 7, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    LOL! Got a nice giggle from this one! Love this color combo as well. ;D

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  57. WendyJuly 7, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Cute card!

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  58. PamkJuly 7, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    that card is truly inspired. made me crack up.

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  59. ibecircled.blogspot.comJuly 7, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Super Job on changing the Image!! This is very cute and Creative!! TFS!!!

    http://ibecircled.blogspot.com
    ilovetonkinese2 at hotmail dot com
    Rexann♥

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  60. Emily KeatonJuly 7, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    What a totally fun and hilarious project!! Love it. :)

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  61. StefaniJuly 8, 2011 at 12:36 AM

    So cute!! i love the ties on the bathing suit... such a great little detail! Thanks for being party of the hop!

    slsbcreations@hotmail.com

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  62. SarahJuly 8, 2011 at 2:18 AM

    super cute card! I love the waves and the twine tied over them! nice touch!

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  63. KarenladdJuly 8, 2011 at 2:27 AM

    Now that is such a cute and clever way to use the twine! Love it!

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  64. LucyJuly 8, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    Love this card! So clever. Thanks for the chance. I never tried this twine and sure looks like fun :)

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  65. TrishaJuly 8, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Cute card. Love your masking for the yellow polka dot bikini. TFS. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com

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  66. Sheri TwingJuly 8, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Such a cute card! How creative to use the twine as bows on her bikini!

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  67. UnknownJuly 8, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    What a clever use of this twine - love it!!!

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  68. AnonymousJuly 8, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    I am so glad to discover your blog through this hop. I am going to become a follower because I am VERY impressed with your gallery of work!! Plus the twine on the bikini...so CUTE!!!

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  69. UnknownJuly 8, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Oh my goodness, this is just too cute! TFS

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  70. AlysonJuly 8, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    So creative, I love your ideas!

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  71. AnonymousJuly 8, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    Having fun hopping through the blogs. Your work is amazing!

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  72. AnonymousJuly 8, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    Having fun hopping through the blogs. Your work is amazing!

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  73. Clare GJuly 8, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Funtabulous!(it's sort of a word) It's perfectly adorable.

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  74. LisaJuly 8, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Cute, cute card! The doodle on the bum is killin' me- hehe!! Love how you've used the twine here :)

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  75. simplykinckeJuly 8, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    Love it! Thanks for an awesome stop along the hop.

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  76. Sheri GilsonJuly 8, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Adorable card!! Love how you used the twine!!

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  77. LindseyJuly 8, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    Your alteration to the image is hilarious! Great card.

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  78. LynneJuly 8, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Trudy - Love your very creative use of the twine! So much fun. Thanks for sharing with us.

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  79. Kelly SasJuly 8, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    This is my first visit here but certainly won't be my last! OH MY are you creative!!! LOVE your string or should I say "twine" bikini!

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  80. SueBJuly 9, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    great masking job - thanx for the inspiration and blog candy opp!

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  81. Renee VJuly 9, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    How adorable!!!

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  82. Angelica - Market Street StampsJuly 9, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    True - the string bikini is hilarious! Love that little touch and the coloring is beautiful! Great job! - angelica/The Twinery DT

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  83. Monika Wright | I Love It AllJuly 9, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    What a creative way to highlight The Twinery twine, such a cute card.

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  84. Amber SheavesJuly 9, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    What a fun card! I love that you changed up the stamp to suit your needs!

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  85. CarrieJuly 9, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    Love the bikini! Oh to only fit in one again!

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  86. Jan LarsonJuly 9, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    What a creative way to use that fabulous twine! Great card!

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  87. Janet's JoyJuly 9, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    The string bikini is just too cute!!

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  88. SusanJuly 9, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    I love your sense of humour Trudy! The use of twine on the bikini was brilliant. Great image and your card is super cute. Thanks for making me smile today!

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  89. ValhiJuly 10, 2011 at 1:31 AM

    Cute!

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  90. Jenna K.July 10, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    I love the twine!

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  91. SandiJuly 10, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    OMG....what an adorable string bikini! Genius work with the twine!

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  92. emilyJuly 10, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Hilarious idea!!! Like your style.

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  93. RubyJuly 10, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    How fun! Love her little bikini bows, so cute!

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  94. Evelene SJuly 10, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    What a cute card and I love that you made it a string bikini to use the twine-so clever!

    esterling1923 at gmail dot com

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  95. Cheryl LeongJuly 11, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    Your idea is so cute and it makes me laugh... Hahaha... Pick me pick me as a winner!!!! I wana add twines to the bikini too...

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  96. Karen LetchworthJuly 11, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Trudy: Thanks for sharing your beautiful blog. I love what you did with the twine.
    Blessings,
    Karen

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  97. BonnieJuly 11, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    What a fun card! Love how yu used the twine!

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  98. KatieJuly 12, 2011 at 2:41 AM

    Very creative! Love what you did with the twine. Also love the sand and waves, really great card. Thank you for sharing.

    Katie B.

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  99. Marianne B in AZJuly 12, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Love the way you creatively used the twine here! Your blog is amazing. As I was looking around to find the hop posting, I saw a lot of great inspiration and am now following your blog! TFS!

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  100. BethJuly 12, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    love how you used the string on the bikini. thanks for sharing

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  101. Kim BJuly 12, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    So cute and just makes me smile!! and giggle.

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  102. KerysJuly 13, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Cute card! I love it!! Thanks for the inspiration :-)

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  103. LaurenJuly 13, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    So cute and summery. Love the little twine bows on her swim suit!

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Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it. Makes what I do worthwhile! :)
Hugs,
True :)