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Thursday, January 1, 2015

{Seasons Givings Blog Hop}

Hello, friends! 
Welcome to the Seasons Givings Blog Hop! This has become a fun tradition in the paper crafting community, as a way to say THANK YOU. I'm so thankful for my blog readers, crafty friends, manufacturers, publishers, designers, and all those who have made my crafty life so beautiful!

What would a blog post be without a project? I have a doozy for you today. This card was slated for Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking magazine's Card Creations, Vol. 13. As you may know, this issue isn't happening, as Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking has ceased publication. The good news though - it's the PERFECTO card for today! HAPPY NEW YEAR! (project details/supplies are below)


But first, my giveaway . . .
There are two copies of Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking special issues, brand new as well as just-barely used stamps, dies, (from Simon Says Stamp, Close To My Heart, Hero Arts, Unity, and Avery Elle) and some pocket scrapbooking cards from Close To My Heart! 


Please comment by Monday, January 5th at 8am EST and include an email address or blog addy so I can contact you! GIVEAWAY IS OVER, thanks for participating - CONGRATS BECCA CRUGER!!!! :)

Notes: If you don't have a manual die-cutting machine, I'll substitute some other goodies in place of the dies! I am only shipping within the US. (I'm sorry sweet, distant friends!) 

Project details:
I created this project on a clear card base. I punched circles from Stampin' Up gold cardstock, and adhered them one by one. (Yes, it took forever.) I die cut "happy" twice, using Avery Elle's Simple Said: Happy die and layered it onto vellum. The stamp is from Winnie & Walter's The Big, The Bold, and the Happy stamp set. 

I'm so appreciative that you stopped by today! Don't forget to comment for a chance to win my giveaway, and if you'd like to see what I'm up to in 2015, feel free to follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest! HAPPY NEW YEAR!

And here's the whole list of participants from start to finish! Each and every one has a giveaway to share!

Laura Williams {you are here!}
Shop my most used card making supplies:
Spellbinders ColorWheel Cardstock
Platinum 6 die cutting machine
Spellbinders Large Blending Brushes
Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue
Spellbinders 4-inch detail scissors

230 comments:

  1. This is awesome thank you for this chance to win

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  2. Brilliant ... Lovely card ..
    Thank you for this chance to win!

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  3. love, love, LOVE your card - it may have been time consuming but definitely worth it - Happy New Year

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  4. Love your card well worth all that time to create it :) thanks for the chance and Happy New Year

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  5. Laura outstanding! Was immediately drawn into how& why I could copy the idea. Perfect for celebrating the New Year.

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  6. Gorgeous card; sorry it wasn't able to be published. Thanks for sharing it with us! Happy New Year!

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  7. Your gold on clear card is AMAZING! Love your work, and thanks for the change to win in this fun blog hop!

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  8. This card is very smart and sweet at the same time! I love it! Thanks for the giveaway too!

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  9. Oooo what a beautiful card to ring in the new year with Laura!! Gold is always a winner and all class--just like you!! Thanks for your wonderful contributions to the crafting and art industry and for your continuous inspiration! I'm so happy to know you and wish you a most happy and blessed new year!!! Hugs!!!

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  10. Gorgeous card! I would love to know how you attached the circles to the clear acetate. Thanks for the inspiration and Happy New Year.

    jmeadows17 at neo dot rr dot com

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  11. Your persistence paid off, the gold circles look lovely on the card, happy 2015. ascrapnut@msn.com

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  12. What a great card! Thanks for the inspiration! Happy New Year and thanks for participating in this generous blog hop!

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  13. Happy New Year and thanks for the chance to win such a generous prize(s)! Wishing more success to you in 2015!!

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  14. Oh, new subscriber here! Wowza! This card is stunning! And I KNOW it took you some time to pull it together and it is amazing. I say frame that beauty!!!! I enjoyed your post, your blog design and your style and am excited to have found you thanks to this hop! Thanks for the generous giveaway and chance to win!!! Happy 2015! ~ Laurel

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  15. Happy New Year. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  16. What a gorgeous gold card. Love it.
    Thanks for the chance to win your prize.
    Happy New Year.

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  17. Great work and lovely prizes! Happy New Year dear!

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  18. Wow great card and FB prize . Happy new year!

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  19. Already a subscriber and LOVELOVELOVE your amazing gold card!! It makes my heart sing! Great prize package that would fit in very nicely in my Craft Room! Thanks for the chance to win all of these delicious goodies! HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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  20. Wow, I never thought about making a clear card! So pretty and unusual! Thanks for the chance to win! Happy New Year!

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  21. Happy New Year! I love the gold on the acetate background - so stunning!

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  22. Laura, I LOVE your New Years card!! GORGEOUS! Thank you for the artistic inspiration - I wish you nothing but happiness and success in 2015! Happy New Year!!! Marcilcollins@yahoo.com

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  23. Love the card, using acetate was a great idea. I wish you and yours a wonderful 2015.

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  24. Happy New Year! I love, love, love this gorgeous gold and vellum card!

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  25. Happy New Year. I've never seen a clear card. This is really pretty. Thank you for the hop.

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  26. Great card! Thank you for all the crafty inspiration in 2014 and I'm looking forward to seeing your creations in 2015

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  27. Happy New Year Laura! I love your card..

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  28. Happy New Year, Laura! Thank you for all t he inspirations throughout the year.

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  29. I hope you have a happy and blessed new year! :D

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  30. Happy New Year! Thanks for a chance to win!

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  31. This card is so unique. I love it! Thank you.

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  32. Love your New Year card! Best wishes to you for the coming year.

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  33. Enjoying the hop! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  34. Gorgeous card!!! Thank you for the opportunity to win!! berkerster at gmail dot com

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  35. Truly beautiful card! I love the black drop shadow. Keep creating! Thanks for sharing!

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  36. wow love all this gold and the circles look amazing. Happy New year! jeandonny2000 at hotmail dot com

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  37. Happy New Year! Such a great blog hop! Thank you for a chance to win!

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  38. Happy New Year!! Love the new year card!!!

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  39. What a wonderful idea! Happy New Year!

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  40. Your clear and gold card is so beautiful! Love it!

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  41. Oh my...this card is amazing! Happy New Year!

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  42. I sure do like that clear card base. I really would be interested in trying a card using one. Thanks for the opportunity and for being so generous! Happy New Year!

    Carson's Creations
    coachfans at cox dot net

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  43. Wow!!! This is truly an amazing New Years card!! I've never made a clear card...gonna have to try it sometime soon..so cool looking!!

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  44. Hopping through for all the New Years fun! Wishing you a year filled with blessings. Happy 2015!

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  45. Adore your clear Happy card! And I will miss Paper Crafts. Glad we have great blogs like yours to challenge and inspire us in 2015.

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  46. Love the New Year's card. Thanks for the opportunity to win!

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  47. I am a follower of your blog and I love the inspiration that you give me! Great card, love the gold and clear! Happy New Year!

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  48. Stunning card....love how you made it clear. You're always such a great source of inspiration to me. Thank you for all of your hard work...and thank you for your generous giveaway. Happy New Year!

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  49. I love this card and I'm sorry it didn't get to appear in the magazine but I am so glad you shared it with us here. With every blog I visit I feel as though I am turning the pages of the BEST papercraft magazines... without all the clutter! Thanks for sharing your creative talent.

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  50. Happy New Year
    great looking card
    thanks for a great give away

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  51. Happy New Year, thanks for the opportunity to win such a generous prize. Sorry your card didn't get published due to PCS closing..it's awesome.
    nance459 at yahoo dot com

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  52. Happy New Year! What a fantastic clear card. Love the gold circles and the die-cut word! Wonderful design. Thank you for the sweet give-away. :)

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  53. Love the gold and the shadowed letters! Happy New Year!

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  54. What a stunning card! Love the clear card base and all the beautiful gold! Thanks for much for sharing with us all year!
    krisbudreau@yahoo.com

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  55. omg, this card is STUNNING - happy new year!

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  56. your card is gorgeous, worth sticking all those circles. Happy New Year!

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  57. Happy new year! Great card! I did something similar for my new year's card. There's something about gold dots that's just perfect, right? :-) Thanks for the chance to win.

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  58. Happy New Year, what a fabulous card, I love it. Thanks for a chance to win a fabulous prize!!! hollysilva911@hotmail.com

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  59. great giveaways and cards
    bjaneglas @ gmail.com

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  60. Terrific card. Thanks for participating and for a chance to win a great prize. lynn4221@cox.net

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  61. Happy New year! Love the hop and such generous giveaways! Beautiful card

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  62. Happy New Year! Stunning card and great giveaways.

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  63. Love your card. Thanks for a chance to win.
    isoscia at aol dot com

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  64. So glad your card will still be published. It was too bad when papercrafts ceased. The card is beautiful.
    thanks for sharing
    happy new year
    txmlhl@yahoo.com

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  65. Happy New Year and wow that card is gorgeous..
    Thanks for sharing..

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  66. beautiful card! happy new year!

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  67. Love the card! Happy New Year!

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  68. beautiful card! Thank you for the awesome giveaway and great inspiration all year long!

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  69. Wow, what a generous gift! Thank you for the opportunity to win. The gold card stock is gorgeous! Happy New Year! :)

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  70. What a gorgeous card!! I love the design!! Pinning!! Thanks so much for the chance to win an awesome giveaway!! Happy New Year :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts
    indymermaid(at)gmail(dot)com

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  71. Ooooh loving all that gold on your card! Happy New Year!

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  72. This is one super cool card! Fabulous give-away! Happy New Year to you!

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  73. Happy New Year. Lovely card. I like your blog too.

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  74. Wow! Such a gorgeous card! Thanks for being part of the hop.

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  75. Beautiful cards, wow! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  76. Thanks for a great blog hop and some fun inspiration!

    Carol B
    ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

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  77. Your card is amazing! Thanks for the chance to win such an amazing prize package.

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  78. Great card. Thanks for the chance to win.

    craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

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  79. Pretty amazing card, Laura...the magazine's loss was our gain on this blog hop! This card just glows....

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  80. Happy New Year! LOVE your work!! Thank you for being a part of the celebration blog hop!!

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  81. good work millierose651@aol.com

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  82. So LOVE this card!! Happy New Year and thanks for the chance to win!!

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  83. What great inspiration and creativity! Just signed up to follow you on instagram.

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  84. Stunning card. Love all of the gold.

    Happy New Year!

    resatwo at sbcglobal dot net

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  85. Gorgeous card, have a wonderful and creative New Year!111 TFS and being apart of a fabulous hop.

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  86. The clear acetate is a very cool look! Happy New Year!

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  87. Gorgeous card, Laura!! Thanks for the great chance to win :) Happy new year!

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  88. That card is awesome! I'd love to do that! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  89. Classy card! Thanks for the chance to win!
    dcomer1@gmail.com

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  90. Love this blog hop, not just for the fab giveaways but all the new blogs I'm finding along the way. Lots of great inspiration. Thanks for sharing and the chance to win.

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  91. What a gorgeous card! Your blog design is super cute too. Happy New Year!

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  92. I love the clear card base!! Thanks for the chance to win some fun products! Happy 2015!

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  93. Love your card. It's so different and bold. I love the golden touch. I love these hops. They are a great opportunity to win sample products to try in new ways. Thanks so much for the opportunity to win. Happy New Year!

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  94. Happy New Year! Your card is gorgeous! I'm sorry that Papercrafting Magazine is gone. Thanks for sharing and for a chance to win some fun goodies.

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  95. Love the gold color around the holidays---thanks for tutorial on your card. Love it!

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  96. Oh my what a pretty card Laura. Fantastic giveaway as well. I'm a new follower. Hope you'll follow me too.

    Hugs,
    Dana
    mzdjoy@yahoo.com
    www.gotjoycreations.blogspot.com

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  97. That is an AWESOME card! Happy New Year!

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  98. Great card! Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  99. Your card is simply stunning Laura! thank you for sharing your wonderful talents with us!
    Nina-Marie
    www.ninamariedesign.com

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  100. That card is stunning!!! It may have taken forever to do, but as far as I'm concerned, it was well worth it! Gorgeous!

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  101. Fabulous card! Awesome idea! Love it! Happy New Year!

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  102. THIS CARD. Whoa. Just whoa. It's amazing.

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  103. That card is awesome! I love that it's clear, and the gold just makes it "pop" (kinda' like champagne bubbles!") Ohhh, I'm so hoping I win this prize package! Thanks for the chance! P.S. As for the "just barely used" items, that just means you already got the kinks worked out! lol)

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  104. Wow... such a beautiful card,,,I am so keeping my fingers crossed :) tyvm!

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  105. cool new year's card!! thanks for the chance to win
    lisa_hoel@yahoo

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  106. Your card is awesome! Thanks for the chance to win! fossilsrock at hotmail dot com

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  107. What a gorgeous New Year card!! It's stunning! Thanks so much for the chance to win such a generous prize! :)

    http://kimross.blogspot.com

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  108. I love your card. Sorry it didn't get in for the publication. Thank you for the chance to win and I love meeting everyone on this blog hop.

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  109. Your card is amazing! I'm glad to see someone uses Stampin' Up products besides me! Thank you for the opportunity to win such great goodies!

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  110. Golden bliss! Love your work! Thanks!

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  111. Love your chic and elegant New Years card!

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  112. I love your work! You've got a new blog follower. Thank you for the chance to win. Happy New Year!

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  113. Love your card project, love those gold

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  114. Great card. Thanks for the info. Happy Crafty Year!

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  115. Laura, your card is beautiful! wow, that's a ton of circle punches but seriously, it's an awesome card! Happy 2015 to you!

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  116. I always look forward to your crafty creations. Wishing you a creative and crafty 2015!!!

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  117. Love the gold. I like bling.

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  118. Love your card! my email rubberredneck@gmail.com thanks for the chance to win happy new year!

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  119. neat card sooo different!Enjoy blog and hopping with you!

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  120. Lovely New Years card.
    Thanks for the chance to win this beautiful candy.
    http://ellyscardcreatief.blogspot.ro/

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  121. Oh - that is a STUNNING card! I bet it DID take forever - but totally worth it for the end effect! LOVE!!! Happy New Year!!!

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

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  122. I LOVE this gold card Laura!! SO pretty!!

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  123. So pretty cards! Great inspiration. Thanks for chance to win.

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  124. A beautiful card! lipton.teeblog@yahoo.com

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  125. Oh. My. Word!!! That card!!! I love it! I'm pinning it and will definitely be CASEing it in March...in silver for an anniversary card for my husband. (our 25th is this year). Yay!!! Thanks for the inspiration, Laura!!

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  126. Happy 2015! Looking forward to your new creations. Love your work!

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  127. Hope this new year brings you happiness. Love your card. Thanks for the giveaway. bonniethrasher1@gmail.com

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  128. OMG I love the gold card! I thought perhaps it was stenciled! It is beautiful thanks !

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  129. OMG I love the gold card! I thought perhaps it was stenciled! It is beautiful thanks !

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  130. Wow this is such a beautiful card. I love the gold. Happy New Year
    jeria22@yahoo.com

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  131. Super creative card. Love the gold "pennies." What a wonderful prize give-away!!

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  132. Love the card for New Years. THanks for sharing

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  133. Sorry to hear it wont be in the mag. This is an amazing card. Thanks for joining the hop!! Happy New Year.
    heifer21 (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  134. Awesome card - beautiful!! Thank you for your part in this blog hop - what a generous prize!! Have a beautiful day!!!
    www.daisiesgirl.com

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  135. Love, love this card, such a cleaver idea. TFS

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  136. I LOVE that card!
    Thank you for your generosity! Happy New Year!

    Pamela Burke
    nc2004@hotmail.com

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  137. This is such a beautiful card, love the gold!!!

    chitramenon08@gmail.com
    http://craftingchitra.blogspot.com/

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  138. Oh my goodness, I love all that shiny gold! Happy 2015!
    apedoak at aol dot com

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  139. Thank you! Such "lovelies" on this Blog Hop! Sadly, I don't have a Die Cutting machine....God bless you and yours in 2015 and always!

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  140. spiffy card! ... may have to try something like that... interesting, very 2015... :)

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  141. Happy New Year to you too! Love the gold and it was well worth the effort for your pretty card!

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  142. What an awesome card! LOVE those shiny gold circles! I'm a fan!

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  143. Such a lovely card. Thank you for your talented creations, they really inspire me.

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  144. That gold card is wonderful. Happy New Year! mia at jacobsracing dot com

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  145. Happy 2015! Patience is a virtue and you sure were very patient adhering those gold circles. Your card was worth it, beautiful.

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  146. Yeah! Who doesn't love prizes on a blog hop! Plus, it's good to check out some of the new sites and inspiration out there.

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  147. Your card couldn't be anymore perfect for a Celebrate the New Year occasion...and it's gorgeous!! Thanks for the chance to win!! Happy New year!

    sharlarichards @ yahoo.com

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  148. Great card. Thanks for sharing.

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  149. Too bad about Papercrafts mag but this card is amazing! Love all the use of gold lately!!!

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  150. Fabulous card....looks time consuming but it is a true work of art!

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  151. This is gorgeous! It is always a pleasure to see your work, and you really outdid yourself on this one!
    Happy New Year!, Debbie!

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  152. Laura, this card is so sweet and simple and so creative! I love the look of clear cards! Thanks for a chance at the giveaway!

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  153. Great cards, thanks for the inspiration! I am scared to use the gold foil products but seeing it on clear in a simple design like you did may change my mind. Thanks :)

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  154. Such a fun blog hop! Your card is fabulous! Happy New Year!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  155. Your card is lovely!! Thanks for the fun goodies!

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  156. Love all the gold and shiny goodness. Thanks for the chance to win. Happy New Year.june(dot)swart(at)netzero.net

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  157. Gorgeous card! I may have to make a card similar to it, what a great idea! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  158. Oh wow this is stunning! Love it! Thank you!

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  159. Such a fun card, what a great inspiration!

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  160. What a beautiful card. Thank you for sharing it.

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  161. Your clear card turned out beautifully. Very elegant choice of colors.

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  162. Very unique card that turned out so awesome! Glad to have found your blog! Happy New Year :)

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  163. Your card is simple but stunning, very pretty. Thanks for participating in the blog hop and giving us a chance to win.

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  164. I can see why that card was posted for publication. It is beautiful!

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  165. Beautiful card!!!!! Thank you so much for sharing and all your inspiration!

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  166. I love the golden dots, so festive and yet so easy to make! Thanks for sharing!

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  167. Gorgeous Card! So sad Papercrafts Mag is gone. I will so kiss this magazine! I sure hope something comes along in the Papercrafting magazine world to replace all the magazines we've lost over the past 2 years. Thx so much for the AWESOME giveaway!

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  168. Such a great way to start the new year :) what a beautiful card Laura. Happy new year

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  169. Wow! This is an incredible piece of stunningness! That glimmery gold and that die are perfect together. Here's to 2015! bexcruger at gmail dot com

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  170. Thank you for the great giveaway!! Happy New Year!

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  171. Thanks for sharing your awesome card. I love that its clear and see through all around. Happy new year and thanks for the awesome giveaway!

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  172. Great card! Thanks for the chance!

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  173. Very elegant card! Happy New Year!

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  174. I love your New Years card. Its too bad about that magazine, but print media is losing out to digital downloads. I'm afraid we might have done that to ourselves.

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  175. Thanks for sharing our art. Happy New Year!

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  176. My favorite new dies of 2014 are the sentiments. It's nice to have a another option.

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  177. I love all the gold on your card. Thank you for sharing it with us and congratulations on having it chosen for publication even if, unfortunately, it didn't happen.

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  178. What a creative card with the clear base and all those gold dots! So fun and so unique! Happy new Year!

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  179. Eeee! I love the clear base, the dots, and the gold is amazing! Fantastic card! Very creative and unique idea! Thanks for sharing and thank you for the chance to win!
    bizarrecreativity@gmail.com

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  180. oh my goodness, your New Years card is so blingy fab!

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  181. Love Your card and thanks for the chance to win.lindarub@aol.com

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  182. Elegant card! It's perfect for New Year's. Happy 2015!

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  183. Love your work, Happy New Year

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You're so sweet to say HELLO! :)