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2nd Blogaversary Hop Day1 GIVEAWAYS & FREEBIES!

Good morning crafty friends,

We are so excited to share this time with you! Today we are kicking off our Blog’s 2nd Anniversary with a two day hop and a week long celebration!
Our hop is two days and each day we will have different designers sharing different projects with you!
We have some GREAT Blog Candy as well as some daily file and graphic give-aways! So be sure to join us EVERYDAY for the next 7 days!
The traditional gifts or elements of a second anniversary are Glass, Crystal or Cloth. So the DT was challenged with making a project that contained these elements or elements that represent them.
So here are the projects I came up with:

Sweet 1 Page Layout (Two Versions)

First Up:
Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge Version
Cricut adorable layout-500
I made this version using the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge. If you are interested in the full directions and cutting guide, click the link below.


Next Up:
Electronic Die Cutting File Version
svg adorable layout-500

Here are a couple of close up shots. I am trying to show that I used some Glossy Accents on the heart to give them a “glass” appearance. Of course the lace is “fabric” and I used some Clear Dew Drops in the centers of the flowers for some more glass-crystal looks.
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This is a close up of the banner title made.
sweet title-500


Here is today’s Blog Hop Line Up!
Saturday: Day 1
1. Melin- YOU’RE HERE
2. Evelyn- NEXT
3. Larelyn 
4. Suzanne 
5. Jessica 
6. Janet 
7. Natt 
8. Heather 
9. Marji
10. Jen 

BLOG CANDY
First Up....The Enter To Win “STUFF”

Cricut Cartridge
** Slumber Party Cricut Lite Cartridge**
slumber party image

Layout Kit
As I was making these layouts I decided to make a kit so one lucky winner could get all the “stuff” to make the kit. You will receive ALL the stuff I used to create the “Cutting File Version” in this kit.
sweet layout kit2g-600

Embossing Folder n’ More Set
This set includes the
Large Dots Embossing Folder from QuicKutz (Now Lifestyle Crafts)
2 Sets of Pretty Prima Flowers
Caribbean Twine from the Twinery
3 mini spools of yummy ribbon.
embossing folder set-500

Nesting Label Die Set
This set includes:
The Cookie Cutter Nesting Labels Die Set from Quickutz (now Lifestyle Crafts)
2 Packages of Pretty Prima Flowers
Fine Crafter’s Glitter in a Flip Top Container
One Package of Making Memories Eyelets
nesting label set

Photo Corner Die Set
This set includes:
The Scalloped Photo Corner Die Set from Quickutz (now Lifestyle Crafts)
2 Packages of Pretty Prima Flowers
Fine Crafter’s Glitter in a Flip Top Container
Queen and Company Little Jewels
photo corner die set

How do you win??? You MUST be a follower of our blog and you need to leave a comment on this post or any of the posts for the next 7 days (During our celebration)

Like our page on Facebook and come back and leave another comment for an additional chance to win!
You can find our Facebook page HERE


NOW FOR THE FREE FOR ALL STUFF!
Sweet Layout COMPLETE Cutting File Set and Printable Title Graphics
ALL the cutting files I used to create this layout are available in this download.
Border
Banners
Banner Tops
Nested Hearts
Nested Label
Flowers and Leaves
“Buttons”
Circles
Mats
Adorable Sweet letters cutting file option
PLUS the PDF and JPG of the “Adorable and Sweet” titles for printing.
Simply click the Add to Cart Button and “check out”. It will not cost anything during the FREE offer time, 24hrs. So hurry and grab it while you can!
sweet 1pg layout by Melin-500
FILES IN AI, DXF, EPS, KNK, MTC, SVG, SCAL2, STUDIO and WPC.
Sorry no longer available here. Please visit PaperCraftingWorld.com to purchase.

Vintage Graphic Roses
Just click the Add to Cart Button and check out. It will not cost anything during the free offer period. Images are in jpg. Sorry no longer available here. Please visit PaperCraftingWorld.com to purchase.

Cricut Layout Instructions
Download the FREE Complete Instructional PDF guide.
BTW, if you don't own the Art Philosophy cartridge set and would like to purchase one, please feel free to purchase through my link :)
Shop CTMH NOW

Sweet Layout Using Cricut Art Philosophy Instructional Guide.
Free for a limited time. 
Sorry no longer available here. Please visit PaperCraftingWorld.com to purchase.

Okay now be sure to head over to Evelyn’s blog to see the wonderful project she has in store for you! Remember if you get lost along the way, just come back here.
Here is today’s Blog Hop Line Up!

Saturday: Day 1
1. Melin- YOU’RE HERE
2. Evelyn- NEXT
3. Larelyn
4. Suzanne
5. Jessica
6. Janet
7. Natt
8. Heather
9. Marji
10. Jen


Thank you so much for stopping by, be sure to come back tomorrow for another great line up of designers with some more fabulous projects...AND some more FREEBIES and blog candy to win!

138 comments:

  1. BEAUTIFUL!!!!!  This is absolutely adorable, my friend!  Thanks so much for the great freebies and for creating such a wonderful community of crafters who have become family to one another.  It is a blessing to be a part of your team and an even bigger blessing to call you my friend.  Hugs!

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  2. Melin this is ADORABLE!!!  I absolutely LOVE this!!  Wishing I had a cutting machine for the cutting files....CUTE!!!

    Hugs,
    Michelle

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  3. Melissa SunshineHoneyBee5/19/12, 9:04 AM

    Wonderful day 1 of your 2nd Anniv blog hop. Thanks for the vintage flower freebies.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"

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  4. Beautiful LOs. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  5. Beautiful layouts, Melin! I like how you made them for people who have Cricuts and for people with other cutting machines.  Thanks for all the freebies!

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  6. Beautiful LO! TFS

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  7. What a stunningly beautiful but yet soft and vintage layout!  

    Tracy

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  8. Larelyn Sartini5/19/12, 11:53 AM

    Wow! Melin, these are just stunning.  What a beautiful way to use the wonderful cuts from AP.  I love the colors you selected and the arrangement is delightful.  Thanks for the inspiration, being a wonderfully creative leader, and your kind and generous heart.
    Hugs,
    Larelyn

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  9. Hennies Pennies5/19/12, 12:02 PM

    You are so inspirational! Thanks for the awesome ideas! I've just signed up to follow your blog. Congratulations on your blogaversary!! A great milestone... Be especially blessed, Kathy

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  10. Beautiful, beautiful layout!!! I love how all of the elements compliment each other so well!!! 

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  11. What a darling and wonderful layout! I love all the fabulous texture, the layered heart is so cool and the white lace ruffles--so girly and feminine! Perfection! Can't wait to see the rest of the DT's Glass, Crystal and Fabric Cricut projects!!! xoxo

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  12. Love this layout.  I don't have AP yet, but it's on my list.  misha_113 at yahoo dot com

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  13. Congratulations on making two years, and thanks for the chance to win some great prizes.  I love the pink layout what a cute page it will make. Eunice

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  14. Many congratulations on your 2yrs! l too love the pink layout:)x

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  15. Beautiful layouts...creative ideas- thanks fo the chance to score some blog candy and congrats on your 2nd anniversary!

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  16. Thanks so much. This is beautiful.

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  17. Congrats on your 2 years! Love your layout. it's so soft and pretty. thanks for the chance at winning

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  18. Handcrafter0075/19/12, 1:44 PM

    congradulations on the anniversary!

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  19. What a great contest! Love your bog and thanks for the freebies!

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  20. silvia haynes5/19/12, 1:48 PM

    Pretty page!! LOVE the colors and the ruffle!

    Thanks for the freebies!!

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  21. Betsey Kirkland5/19/12, 2:02 PM

    Thanks for sharing this fun layout with us!

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  22. That layout is sooo sweet :)

    kissmyjen at gmail.com
    justcreativeme.blogspot.com

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  23. Lovely Melin! This is so exciting, I can't believe the blog hop is here!

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  24. I love the layout it is beautiful....Congrats on your 2 years...Thanks for chance on the giveaway.....

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  25. congratulations on your 2 year mark and thanks for the great freebies!!  I love the inspiration I get from your blog:-)

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  26. LeeAnn Sinclair5/19/12, 3:06 PM

    I am a follower of your blog and I love your project. Great Giveaway ! Congratulations on your 2 year blogaversary !

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  27. I am now following you on facebook as well as my newsletter/email.  Pretty project today ! Congratulations on your two year mark !

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  28. Lynden Blossom5/19/12, 3:13 PM

    Congratulations - and I'm so glad to have found you and your lovely inspiration!  Thank You! 
    Lynden
    http://aneleganttouch-lynden.blogspot.com

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  29. Love all your work. It is just awesome!!!
    Thank you so much for sharing your talents with us. I am a follower of your blog.
    And thanks for the chance to win.
    annadowdy at gmail dot com

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  30. Congrats on your blog birthday. That is wonderful. I am a fan on Facebook and I am a follower on Pinterest. Thanks again for the chance to win.

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  31. Happy Birthday! Your layout is very pretty. Thanks for the freebies!

    nanettemt at yahoo dot com

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  32. I've liked you on Facebook also!

    nanettemt at yahoo dot com

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  33. What fabulous layouts! Love the colors and that lace is fabulous!
    Happy blog birthday! Thanks for the chance to win!
    Candy
    candyyoung826 at msn dot com

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  34. Congrats on your blogaversary! Great projects!

    ThanK you for responding to my email, I appreciate All the info you shared with me, and sorry it has taken me this long to say thanks!!

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  35. Congratulations Melin on your 2nd Year Anniversary!!!  Thank you so much for the freebies!!!

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  36. Darlene Ripley5/19/12, 4:57 PM

    Congratulations on 2 years and thanks for the free files! I think this will look just beautiful for the scrapbook I'm making for my Grandaughter :)

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  37. Lovely Lo the embellishment are great thanks for all the inspiration

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  38. I love giveaways and blog hops. They both inspire me to create

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  39. Chris woodward5/19/12, 6:20 PM

    This is so adorable of you to share free files, Thankyou and Congratualions on your Anniversary

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  40. Beautiful layout!

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  41.  email: pandcwoodward@bigpond.com

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  42. salamander125/19/12, 6:47 PM

    I just became a follower. I just saw something about the hop in your e-mail and am looking forward to the rest of the hop! I love your LOs! :)

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  43. Kaylee46rife5/19/12, 7:15 PM

    I love this layout Thank you for the files!

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  44. Thank you for the freebies and this blog hop - I am hopping happily! Gail

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  45. Chris Hanselman5/19/12, 7:20 PM

    Congrats on 2 years!!  Thanks for the files. 

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  46. Chris Hanselman5/19/12, 7:21 PM

    Congrats on 2 years.  Thanks for the files. 

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  47. You never disappoint!! I love your work so much!

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  48. Thank you for the beautiful file!  Can't wait to use it.

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  49. gorgeous creations. i like you here and fb. thanks

     

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  50. Happy Ann!!!!!  Thanks for sharing and putting together the Hop!
     

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  51. I just "liked" your facebook page.  Actually thought I had done that ages ago.
     

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  52. I am a newbie at this.  Thanks for the opportunity to win giveaways.   I love the scrapbooking page.  Also thanks for sharing free files.  Just starting my collection to use for my memory keeping.  Thank you.     Janis Herbert

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  53. Beautiful! I love the ribbon and heart button. I have to say your title is really cute! TFS AJ~

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  54. Marie Berquist5/19/12, 9:07 PM

    What an adorable layout.  Love the  hearts and lace!!  Happy Anniversary!!

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  55. Great layouts and great gifts.  I wanna win, pick me!!!

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  56. Awesome giveaways...THanks so much!!!

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  57. Liked on Facebook!!!

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  58. wardlow_dean5/19/12, 9:30 PM

    That is really cute. I love all the pink with the touch of green. I have 4 girls, I need to try making this. (I'm not good ant adding embelishments, it just looks cluttered when I do it) 

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  59. Hey! Congrats on your blogaversary!! So great of you to have all these freebies. Thank you! And thanks for including svgs.

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  60. Love the layout, Melin.  Thanks for sharing.  Congratulations on your 2nd Birthday.  It is always so much fun to celebrate.  I love your files so am so glad you have had another successful year.

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  61. I have Liked you on FB and signed up to follow your blog.  This is so much fun!  Thank you also for e FREEBIES!

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  62. sherrye Miller5/19/12, 10:28 PM

    Loved everythingThanks for the chance to win. I'm a new follower.
    sherrye

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  63. Beautiful layout, thanks for sharing it. Congratulations on your anniversary.

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  64. What an adorable layout.  Love the green and pink and the banner is too cute!  You are so generous to share this with everyone.  Can't wait to try it out for the grandbabies.  Love the roses too.  

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  65. Thanks for the goodies and the layout cut info.

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  66. Melin, This is soooo beautiful!  It's such an honor to be on your team!  You are so talented!
    Jessica
    http://thecreativestamperspot.blogspot.com/ 

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  67. Happy 2nd BlogAversary !   Great layout, THANKS for the free files.
    Tracy @ JGsPumpkin@peoplepc.com

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  68. so cute thks for the freebies and congrats on ur anniversary

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  69. Melin, you and the DT teams have done a fabulous job with their inspiration for the hop!  Happy 2nd Blogversary!!!!  You have an amazing eye and knack for using just the right amount of embellishments and perfect colors.  You are truly an inspiration!!  I am a follower!!!  marla@lagoski.com

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  70. Happy happy anniversary!!!  Thank you soooooo much for the wonderful goodies and for sharing such creativeness!

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  71. Caroline Stedman5/20/12, 12:27 AM

    Happy Anniversary! Thankyou for the gorgeous layout freebie!

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  72. Susan Slomski5/20/12, 12:52 AM

    Thank you so much for the files. (I am a new follower.) Congrats on the 2 years!
    Your pages are just beautiful!

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  73. kimberly clark5/20/12, 1:03 AM

    thanks for the chance to win and your LO is amazing!!  

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  74. Thanks for the freebies and congrast on 2 years

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  75. I love the layouts, they are so sweet.

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  76. thank you for the wonderful files

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  77. Marianne18015/20/12, 5:54 AM

    This is so a surprise! Thank you very much.

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  78. Congratulations on your 2nd anniversary! 
    Love the LO and thank you for the instructions!

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  79. Kimberly Maehrer5/20/12, 7:10 AM

    Congratulations on your anniversary!  The layout is gorgeous.  Thanks for the freebies and giveaway goodies!

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  80. Love the files, Thank you!!

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  81. Thanks for the chance to win and the great freebies
    AndieBearieCards.blogspot.com

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  82. Chriss America Real5/20/12, 8:52 AM

    This layout is just so sweet!  I love it!  Congrats on your blogaversary!  I am a long time follower.

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  83. gorgeous page. TFS it and the files

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  84. This is great! Thanks for sharing!

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  85. Great layout!  Thanks for sharing the file!!

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  86. Congratulations on your anniversary!  You really have created a beautiful layout.

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  87. Raven McDonald5/20/12, 11:37 AM

    Just found yourn site and am definately becoming  follower.

    Raven

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  88. I liked you on Facebook

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  89.  I also thank you for the wonderful file!!!

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  90. Thanks so much and Happy Anniversary!

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  91. your layout is fantastic, I have the cartridge and I am going to try something like it.

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  92. Karensuewaldner5/20/12, 1:29 PM

    thanks for the cute file, Congrats on your blogaversary, I would love to win the cricut cartridge, keeping my fingers crossed,

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  93. Karensuewaldner5/20/12, 1:30 PM

    I already like you on facebook

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  94. Thank you for the awesome freebies and the opportunity to win all the great candy! AND...congratulations!

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  95. I have been a follower and I have "Liked" your Facebook page!

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  96. THis is awesome, thanks for sharing!
    awashingtontx34 at gmail dot com

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  97. I'm a facebook liker!!

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  98. Love the free stuff especially the die cuts.  Would love a chance to score one of those great prizes. Thank you!

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  99. I am going to make several anniversary cards with this set!!! Perfect! Thanks for sharing.

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  100. Wow! Very nice LO! Thanks so much for sharing it and the files to cut it!!!

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  101. Adorable projects- thanks for the free files. The hop has been amazing.

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  102. I am a fan of your facebook page- as Rebecca White

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  103. Janis Herbert5/21/12, 2:11 AM

    Thanks for the blog hop.  It is quite fun!

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  104. Happy Anniversary. I love your files and thanks for sharing the full LO; maybe I will get some done this way!

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  105. Whar a beaurtiful layout, thanks for sharing.

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  106. I just found your blog through another blog & love what I see! Liked you on Facebook, joined your site. You've got some great stuff here to explore. There goes my morning...Lol! Thank for sharing & having great giveaways.

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  107. I'm a new follower, but LOVE LOVE LOVE your work! Would be honored to win any of it. Thank you, teelayoung@hotmail.com

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  108. HAPPY BLOGANNIVERSARY! I already like you on FB. Somehow, I cannot download this free file. Any suggestions? Thanks, teela

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  109. Rainbowladyone15/21/12, 10:42 AM

    No terrible “two’s” for you, wonderful card!  Thank You for sharing!

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  110. Super cute layouts thanks for the chance to win.

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  111. Wendy Friesen5/21/12, 11:10 AM

    Beautiful work!  Congrats on the anniversary.

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  112. Thanks for the chance to win!  I love the free file and am bummed I missed out on it. :(  Hopefully I'll catch the next one!

    XO ~ Amy Jo (follower)amyjrockstar at gmail dot comhttp://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com

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  113. I am a new FB fan as well and liked your page. :)

    (Amy Courchaine on FB)
    XO ~ Amy Jo (follower)amyjrockstar at gmail dot comhttp://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com

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  114. Wanda Hornung5/22/12, 10:00 AM

    Congrats on your Blogaversary.
    Wanda
    rayzn.kane020406@gmail.com

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  115. I just became a FB fan too!  great layout, love all the girly pink!!
    srhswney78@yahoo.com

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  116. Beautiful layout! TFS. I signed up to receive your newsletter but I'm not sure if it went through. Hope to start getting them real soon.
    dmcardmaker at aol dot com

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  117. This is a beautiful layout. TFS

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  118. Now following on FB. Wonderful inspiration and I'm going to be hopping through.
    TFS
    Creative Wishes,
    Claire S.

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  119. Its so girly I love it!

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  120. Stunning as always. I didn't get here in time for the freebies, sick as always but I did want to stop bye and say happy bloganniversary. Two years of amazing project and fun. Thanks for sharing your awesome talent and heres to the next year of inspiration!

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  121. Yeah for your Blogaversary!  I've been a follower for a while so glad I can support you on your anniversary!

    Lisa - Scrappy Distractions
    www.ScrappyDistractions.blogspot.com
    lisa dot rea at KBMG dot com

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  122. Very sweet layouts! Thank you for the inspiration. Thank you for the opportunity to win such awesome candy!

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  123. Super Blog hop week ladies!!  Loved all your fabby projects and freebie.  Keep up the great work and thanks for bringing us inspiration that keeps our crafting mojo going *Ü*

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  124. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the girls layouts!!!!SO CUTE!!! Sorry I missed getting the free files, but I may just have to go over and BUY them!!!! Thank you so much for sharing! Happy Anniversary! http://www.scrappingmamahen.blogspot.com 

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  125. Simply amazing!

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  126. Elizabeth Mindemann5/28/12, 3:37 PM

    Beautiful work!  Congrats on joining up with CTMH - great company to work with :)

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  127. Congrats on your second anniversary. You lay outs are simply adorable----Thanks for a chance to win----Nancy    mtbootleggerz@msn.com

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  128. I Love the beautiful and elegant design you have created in this project. Such an amazing eye for detail!

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  129. abalcarcel4095/28/12, 3:38 PM

    I love this page. So Sweet!

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  130. LOVE your kits and layouts! Happy Anniversary ;) I have been a follower for quite some time! :) http://www.scrappingmamahen.blogspot.com

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  131. Theresawofford5/28/12, 3:40 PM

    Love nested dies 

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  132. Very pretty layout. I love the Close to My Heart Art Philosophy cartridge. It is my go to cart lately. 

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  133. This is really great!!! Congrats on your Anniversary.

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  134. Michele Smith5/28/12, 3:52 PM

    Oh so pretty layout! Love all the little details right down to the dew drops!! TFS!! 

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  135. This is adorable, such a sweet gift,
    Hugz
    Kenzie :-)
    Awesome candy too, fingers crossed xx

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