Monday, November 14, 2011

echo park + may arts = blog hop + a giveaway…

Hi friends!  Welcome to this stop along the Echo Park/May Arts Blog Hop! :)
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For my project, I wanted to use Echo Park’s newest line, Winter Park
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I love the different shades of red and blue accented with the neutral browns and creams.
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I incorporated two different types of ribbon from May Arts – a warm, fuzzy ribbon and another with lots of sparkle!
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I used foam dots to add this cute little snowman to a journaling block that started with the phrase, “once there was a snowman,” and I added other random stickers to finish the journaling.  I thought he needed some buttons too, so I tied jute through a couple of red buttons and added them to his tummy.
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These sticker trees are also popped up with foam squares – and just take another peek at that ribbon below the trees – doesn’t it just scream “warm and cozy”?!?  I love it!
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Don’t be afraid to place stickers directly on your photo – I added the little strip of border sticker and the snowflake stickers to the corner of this photo of Zach. :)
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This is a better photo of the glittery/spakly brown ribbon.  I gathered/pleated it with glue dots – if it was white it would look just like snow on a sunny day – I love the brown though!

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And finally, here’s a close-up of the journaling block.  Of course, I wrote the journaling (hand-written journaling is always my preference!).  I love that all of Echo Park’s lines have a sheet of journaling blocks included – with oodles of options.  I used three on this layout – one for the title block, one for the journaling block, and one is just a base for embellishments (with the trees). There are lots of options for those lovely little cards!

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What do you think?  Do you love this new line by Echo Park?  Would you like to win it for yourself? 

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Just leave a comment here on my blog telling me one thing you are looking forward to this holiday season.  I’ll choose a random comment on Friday and that person will win a Winter Park Kit from Echo Park!  Please be sure to leave your e-mail address so I can contact you if you win!

Be sure to visit the May Arts blog for fun ideas!

And, of course, check out the Echo Park blog!

And then make sure to hop along to all of my fellow Echo Park Design Team members blogs for lots of cute project ideas and more chances to win!  Here’s a list of everyone who is participating:

Tamara Tripodi

Kandis Smith

Shaunte Wadley

Leslie Ashe

Wendy Sue Anderson (you are here)

Patricia Kumfer

 

122 comments:

  1. This holiday season I'm looking forward to our tradition of taking my daughter & a friend for Starbuck's and to drive around, looking at lights. And I love that paper - perfect for a snowy, January day when I'm missing Christmas.

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  2. I am looking forward to seeing and spending time with all of our family...taking our girls to look at all the lights, going and cutting down our Christmas tree...so many things to look forward to!

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  3. I am looking forward to all the lights everywhere. The whole town will be decorated and it looks so cosy!

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  4. Love that cute ribbon! It looks like mini snowballs!

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  5. Love that fuzzy ribbon - it reminds me of marshmallows...which is what we always have in our hot chocolate after sledding! And THAT is something that I'm looking forward to doing with the kids this holiday season.

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  6. Love the ball trim on your layout! Perfect look with the snowman.
    I'm looking forward to some relaxing family time!

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  7. I'm looking forward to being home for hristmas this year with my family

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  8. What an adorable layout! Too cute! I'm looking forward to relaxing - we are not traveling at all for the holidays this year. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  9. Love the layout, especially the title block!

    I'm looking forward to digging out all the decorations. It's like getting reacquainted with old friends!

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  10. I am looking forward to spending time with family and enjoying lots of good food!!

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  11. LOVE your LO! You used one of my favorite May Arts Ribbons!! I call it my "teddy bear" ribbon because it's sooooo soft! I'm looking forward to lots of fun with my family and friends and to eating a LOT! LOL!

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  12. What a sweet LO! I love the paper, especially with the snowmen, and the trim is so warm and dreamy! I am most looking forward to the long holiday weekends at home with my hubs and getting the house all decorated for the holidays! Thanks so much for the chance!
    Jessica W.
    jjsmic at gmail dot com

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  13. My son was born last November, so was too little to realize the snow and everything last winter. This winter I look forward to him discovering snow and toboganning and all of that fun stuff!

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  14. Hot Chocolate, presents and family time :)

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  15. I'm excited to have everyone home for the holidays! Really, without family, it would truly be a "Blue Christmas."

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  16. My Christmas tree and Disney World with my family.
    Cdpeck@hotmail.com

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  17. I'm looking forward to a day off, spent with family.

    Vicki
    vwilson577 at yahoo.com

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  18. I am looking forward to special times with family when they come home! LOVE this paper collection, the color combo is beautiful!

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  19. I'm looking forward to my son maybe beginning to "get" Christmas a little bit. He is two. I love your handwritten journaling. I have to practice writing better.

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  20. WOW! What an adorable layout! LOVE the snowballs!!! What i'm looking forward to the most this Christmas is seeing my 2 nieces, Ella and Daphne, open their gifts on Christmas morning. For the last couple years, it's been the highlight of the Holidays in my family :)
    nicutopia@hotmail.com

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  21. Love the layout...looking forward to Christmas in our new home although we are far away from famiy and friends this year...hoping it can be extra special in this new place!

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  22. I love your choice of ribbon.. I am looking forward to spending Christmas with my family ...the cooking and the chocolate making..the tree ,... the lights and the carols....the whole season :) lindaplusthree at yahoo dot com

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  23. Awesome projects. I am looking forward to the family reunion. It is also the first holiday season since I started paper crafting. I am going to do the cards and some home deco.

    dahliamemories@gmail.com

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  24. WOW! I absolutely love your layout! I'm looking forward to spending Christmas with my family. Thanks for the wonderful inspiration!! lissa_a_smith(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  25. I am looking forward to curling up on the couch watching the snow fall.
    http://digipage-blog.everything-digital-scrapbooking.com/

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  26. WOW how sweet can you get! Love the snowman but love Zach's layouts! Thanks for sharing. Vickie
    www.okienurse.blogspot.com

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  27. Aww your layout is just awesome!! I love winter because of all the snuggling, warms cups of cocoa and beautiful snow falls and fun!! :)
    Kimberly
    hellocutiecrafts.blogspot.com

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  28. I always look forward to family being together for the holidays.

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  29. I'm looking forward to making a december daily for the first time! Getting everything together from the project itself to books & activities to fill the holiday season have been a blast, && it hasn't even really started yet. LOVE your layout, thanks for the chance!
    aenfitchers29@aol.com

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  30. I'm looking forward to being warm and cozy in my home while snow falls outside, making a winter wonderland for my kids to play in.

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  31. Great layout! I'm really looking forward to spending time with my family and enjoying some playtime in the snow

    Sarah L
    sarahjade11@live.com

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  32. I'm looking forward to shopping and gifting to the family. I just love giving. THanks for the cute ideas that you share so often!
    scrappinwhenican@yahoo.com

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  33. Great layout!
    I'm looking forward to my kids birthdays in December as well as spending time with family for Christmas.
    juli

    juli.chau@gmail.com

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  34. I wish my handwriting was just like yours! =)

    I am looking forward to Christmas shopping (I love giving gifts) and spending lots of time with my family. Of course, the days off from work will be extra nice =)

    Ro
    littlemissfattypants at yahoo dot com

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  35. I'm looking forward to some time off work to enjoy some time with my family

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  36. What a super cute and creative layout! Looking forward to some down time after a hectic year... thanks for the chance to win!

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  37. what a great page!!! I am looking forward to our new lil baby being born right before Christmas!!!!

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  38. Love your layout! I'm looking forward to traveling back home for the holidays. :)

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  39. Awesome LO! I love the colors in this collection! Thanks for the chance to win
    mymiddleyears at gmail dot com

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  40. I'm looking forward to decorate my house and overall, invite my friends and family over to celebrate any Christmas event. I love that special feeling in Christmas.
    I love what you did with the Echo park collection! Thank you!
    My email's address is crispipowah@hotmail.com

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  41. Many things I like this season: lights everywhere in the streets, the candle lights in my house, Christmas shopping, the good food...
    Your layout is so cute, love this collection! Thank you for the chance to win it!

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  42. I'm looking forward to doing holiday crafts with my older son this year, he's just now old enough to cut on his own with safety scissor and glue so it will be the first time he'll craft on his own.

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  43. What an ADORABLE layout!!! LOVE the colors of this line of paper! I am looking forward to decorating my house for Christmas - something we do the weekend after Thanksgiving!

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

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  44. This is such a fun layout. I so look forward to making holiday decorations. And the kids reactions to the decorations we make.
    moniqueleslie at gmail.com

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  45. Looking forward to time off and time with family! It'll be great to just take a break together...finally!
    Love your page - you highlighted Echo Park's different papers beautifully, and love the "fuzzy ribbon" from May Arts!

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  46. DARLING layout! I love the addition of the pompon ribbon! I look forward to eating shepherd's pie with my family at Christmas! Thanks for a chance to win and have a GREAT day!

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  47. I'm looking forward to spending time with my son since I don't have to work those two weeks. Thank you for the chance!
    Moondust47 at aol dot com

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  48. Looking forward to spending time with family! Thank you for the chance to win!

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  49. I LOVE that snowball-y ribbon! and your LO is sweet! I am really looking forward to some time off to spend wih my little family. Thanks for the chance!

    cindysinfo(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  50. I'm looking forward to family time, sharing delicious meals and stories together!

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  51. I am looking forward to watching my daughter open her presents.

    LOVE that paper!

    Kasi
    kbella80@yahoo.com

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  52. I love this layout! The pom pom trim is absolutely adorable!
    to_csh@live.com

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  53. I'm looking forward to the birth of our daughter!!
    Your layout is super cute!
    ~Natalie

    qsogirl at yahoo dot com

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  54. I'm looking forward to seeing the look on my son's face on Christmas morning. He'll be 17 months old this Christmas and I can't wait to see how he'll react!

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  55. I'm looking forward to spending time with friends and family...and all of the delicious goodies!

    luckycheryl at comcast dot net

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  56. I love this line. I think that red jusst brings so much life to winter pages. Your page is an A++!! Thanks so much for sharing. The thing I most look forward to doing this holiday season is the annual tea party my mom, sisters and I have.

    smilesmoore2 atverizon dotnet

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  57. I'm looking forward to putting up the Christmas tree and seeing how my kitten handles it! I'm also looking forward to making clay ornaments.

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  58. Since we just moved to this new city, we're looking forward to exploring and experiencing our first real snowfall!

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  59. Super adorable! I think I'm in love with how you used that fun chenille ribbon!

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  60. Great layout Wendy. I am looking forward to some cold evenings at home, around the fireplace, sipping hot cocoa and listening to Christmas music...such joy!

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  61. This is fabulous! LOve love love the fuzzy ribbon-I have never seen this. I always look forward to christmas music, cold days to scrap with my 2 girls, and lots of baking for the family-sorry I know that's more than one :)

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  62. With family so far away I'm looking forward to spending some time together. We don't do it every year.

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  63. I'm looking forward to quality family time....baking cookies, making candy, singing Christmas songs together.....love this time of year!

    My address is: lauracox@mailcity.com

    Love your LO!!!!

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  64. I'm looking forward to visiting my family during the holidays. Especially to see my daughter's excitement when she gets a chance to play with her cousins.

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  65. I am looking forward to spending time with my family and extended family! That is always the best part of any holiday!
    Tracy
    jtg0398 at sbcglobal dot net

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  66. Looking forward to my daughter's first Christmas. Thanks for the opportunity to win!

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  67. Love your layout!

    I enjoy looking at all the Christmas decorations, doing some baking and spending time with my hb.

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  68. Your layout is wonderful and what a great paper line you worked with, loving the name they gave it..Winter Park.
    I am looking forward to our yearly walk with the grandchildren through the Christmas light display in the local parks.
    Debbie
    scrappy127@rogers.com

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  69. The dimension and textures on this layout are fabulous! I just love how there is so much going on, but the pictures still pop as the main focal. You could just keep looking and looking at this page and never get tired of finding the details in your design. TFS
    Sue

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  70. One thing I'm really looking forward to is seeing the delight on my grandsons face this Christmas! Nothing like Christmas through the eyes of a toddler! charran359@hotmail.com

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  71. Wow! Amazing work! Love your layout and how you used the poms reminds me of snow and compliments your layout so much! G R E A T!

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  72. We're looking forward to birth of our 2nd child. :) He is due on Dec 23rd. Should make for a quiet holiday season as we try to stay pretty low key :)

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  73. I'm looking forward to Christmas morning with my nieces. Probably only another year or 2 until the whole Santa/Reindeer thing is no longer magical.

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  74. I'm looking forward to the winter break when my children will be home from school, and we will visit family.

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  75. Wonderful textures & dimension. Love the ribbons you chose, and pattern snowman paper. Thank you for sharing and a chance to win.
    kimba at richhook dot com

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  76. I just LOVE this layout!!! So much fun - love the way you have incorporated all the journalling blocks and put the stickers on the photos (I'm always afraid to do this!) Loving that ribbon too! Thank you so much for the inspiration.
    I would love to say I was looking forward to the snow - but we have SO much of it here I get really fed up of it! I am looking forward to the winter nights sat around the fire drinking hot cocoa (or apple cider!) looking out at the snow covered mountains!
    Thank you so much for the chance to win. kerysdotsharrockatmedotcom

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  77. I am looking forward to the decorations, it always makes me happy to see Christmas lights and my collection of Christmas things!
    I also love the music! :)

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  78. I am looking forward to seeing all of the beautiful Christmas lights.
    veoggatattdotnet - Thank you!

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  79. 1 have just on word:WOW!!!! love this!

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  80. Great layout (just like everything you do). I'm looking forward to fudge (gotta be honest). Lots and lots of fudge. :)

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  81. Gorgeous layout!! I love those fuzzy trims and great details!

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  82. Looking forward to skiing on Christmas Day (slopes are empty!) duffyma_1999atyahoodotcom

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  83. I am looking forward to making fudge. It is the only time of year I make it!

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  84. I'm looking forward to going decorating the Christmas tree with my girls! We love pulling out the ornaments from years past. Many from when they were small kids. They still ask "When did we get this one?" every year.

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  85. I'm looking forward to having some time off from work and being able to spend that time with family!

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  86. What a fantastic LO!
    I plan to spend our winter vacation snuggling up with the family around the fire place reading books!

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  87. WOW! This layout is so adorable!! I love just hanging out with my family, it doesn't matter what we do, just being together is enough for me.

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  88. Wonderful layout - I am looking forward to tradition and family this Christmas! Thanks for the giveaway :)

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  89. Fabulous layout! I love the colors in the Winter Park line! Great designs!
    I am looking forward to visiting my Mom and seeing her tree. She thrives on holiday decorating and loves to show it off. She is 89 and just recently had knee replacement surgery. She got a new artificial tree last year and had two ladies come from the store where she bought it to set it up and decorate it for her.
    DeniseB

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  90. I love your LO! There are so many wonderful little details with ribbon and stickers - just lots of fun! TFS!
    I look forward to being together with family over the holidays! My kids are to the age where they have so many activities at school we just want to relax a whole bunch on the weekends when we can, so we don't tend to see family much until Thanksgiving and Christmas. rgauss at sbcglobal dot net

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  92. I always look forward to snow and time with my family. My husband is fighting brain cancer and time with our families is especially cherished right now. I love this new ep line! Love the colors and those snowmen are precious. Thanks for the chance to win it.
    Jill Norwood / jillandstu@aol.com

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  93. I'm sorry I deleted my last comment because I forgot to leave you a way to contact me. My email address is ampressley at cfl (dot) rr (dot) com.

    I am looking forward to some time off over the holidays and some R&R after working alot of long stressful days recently. Your layout is amazing and I really dig that cream colored fluffy trim....reminds me of snowballs!

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  94. This holiday season, I'm looking 4ward 2 spending Thanksgiving & Christmas w/ my hubby, oldest son Will & baby boy Alex! I'm also looking 4ward 2 Christmas shopping 4 my kids~so much fun & seeing their faces when they see what Santa got them;) And 2 b honest~I'm looking 4ward 2 getting a digital camera or the Fuji Instax camera as my gift;) Following via GFC! Thanx 4 the chance 2 win! ~prhmangel(at)gmail(dot)com

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  95. Wow you are so creative I like how you did the brown ribbon I just love to come up with new way to use things we already have. I am looking forward to scrapbooking my son Senior Year book for school they have asked him to do a 10 page layout with a essay on his senior year. And he said mom I so need your help well you know I jumped at the chance. And would echo park paper not be so wonderful to do it with. Thank you for sharing & the opportunity to win. cbcotton@yahoo.com

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  96. Beautiful layout. I am looking forward to all the decorations and festiveness of the season.

    Tina

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  97. Ooops! Forgot to leave my email!

    Tina
    aurathentic@gmail.com

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  98. looking forward to having dinner with the whole family this year and just sharing some family time.
    scrtsbpal at yahoo dot com

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  99. Awesome! I have some of that ribbon and it just never went with anything I wanted it to. thanks for using it in this! Now I know!

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  100. Love this layout! So adorable :) I am looking forward to spending time with family this holiday season. It seems we are always so busy but this time of year, we make time to be together! Thanks for sharing this sweet layout and for the chance to win this amazing collection!

    rebeccadunham at hotmail dot com

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  101. im a huge fan here Wendy... love your creations!

    im looking forward to our vacation in the Philippines the whole month of December. Cant wait to be with my family!!!

    gen8880@yahoo.com

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  102. Love the puff trim you used....so perfect to imitate snowballs!
    I can't wait to see my California daughter for the week of Christmas....haven't seen her since last Christmas and just can't wait for a long, long, hug!

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  103. lovely lo. i am looking forward to a slower-paced time during the holidays when my girlfriend and i can create in the studio.

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  104. Love your LO! Need to get back in doing these. Haven't done so in a while. Also I love yor puff trim for snowballs. I'm looking forward to spending time with my family since we don't get to do it a lot.

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  105. Your layout is lovely. The puff trim is such fun.

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  106. Looking forward to being with my family for the holidays.
    pattiecee@aol.com

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  107. Wow! Thinking I might need to lift this one! Awesome clean lines and love what you did with the little details on this.

    As for what I'm looking forward to - jammie days at home with my boys, baking cookies, writing letters to Santa - the little things!

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  108. Thanks for the opportunity. My favorite part of the holidays is baking up about 20 different kinds of cookies for family and friends! shelstan@ameritech.net

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  109. I look forward to spending time with my family.

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  111. This holiday season my family is having a traditional homemade Christmas and I am really in the spirit for gift giving this year since I get to make them all...

    Thank you so much for a chance to win something so fun! dlyd68@yahoo.com

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  112. Your layout is so fabulous. I love all the ribbons and your details. Such a sweet page. -- What I'm looking forward to this holiday season is being with family. There's nothing better than spending time with them.

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  113. oops...sorry forgot to leave my email.

    crotheker at gmail dot com

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  114. I love your whimsical LO! I'm really looking forward to all the Christmas music. :)

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  115. Awesome layout! Love those papers and ribbons! Looking forward to building snowmen with my son! We have so much fun out there as long as it is not too cold!!

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  116. Awesome job as usual Wendy. I love when you show EP layouts- they are my FAV company this year!
    Thanks for a chance to win!
    tomjan@frontiernet.net

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  117. Cute layout!! I love what you did with this line.

    I am looking forward to spending time with my family and friends this holiday season.

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  118. Fabulous layout! I love how you used the ribbon! I am looking forward to decorating, baking and wrapping this holiday season.

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  119. What a wonderfully delightful layout!!! Love the snowman paper, the trees, the pom pom trim!! Makes me wish my kids were little again :-)

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