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Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Echo Park's Holly Jolly Holidays Blog Hop


Welcome to the Echo Park Paper "Holly Jolly Holidays" Blog Hop! We've created a special one-day blog hop event in which you can hop from one designer's blog to the next, viewing beautiful holiday cards.

Here's the card I created. The tree detaches and can be hung as an ornament. 

I used a brad to make the sentiment a swinging element. You can push the title in toward (and under) the tree to better fit the card into an envelope. To detach the tree, pull gently at each corner and hang as an ornament.  
 
 
Be sure to follow the blog hop list below and leave a comment on each person's blog. Finish up at the Echo Park Paper blog with a final comment. THREE winners will be selected to win a collection kit of their choosing. Comments can be made through midnight MST today for a chance to win! Winners will be announced on December 8 on the Echo Park Paper blog.


The hop order:

Lowri McNabb
Izzy Anderson  <----- you are here
Wendy Sue Anderson
Carolyn King
Tamara Tripodi
Linda Auclair
Kandis Smith
Thanks so much for playing along!


Echo Park Card Supplies:
Holly Jolly: 6x6 Paper Pad
Season’s Greetings: Chipboard Accents, Brads, Borders, Journaling Cards
Victoria Gardens: Picket Fence
Metro Dots and Stripes: 6x6 Paper Pad
Everybody Loves Christmas: Wrapping Paper
Other:  Bazzill Basics cardstock, Twine from The Twinery, Fiskars border punch, Bernina sewing machine
Finished card size: 5 x 6 inches
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112 comments:

  1. Cindy deRosierDecember 7, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    I LOVE this card! The swinging sentiment, the detachable ornament, the stitching... it's FABULOUS.

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  2. Sue @ Cakeballs, cookies and moreDecember 7, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    I love that, and the fact you can save if as an ornament is so nice!

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  3. slbt17December 7, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    very pretty - lovely card!
    Sandra ltb

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  4. HussenaDecember 7, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Such a lovely card....The way you have made the Tree is amazing..love it!!

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  5. Jennifer ChapinDecember 7, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Love the stitching on this card! Great job!

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  6. AnonymousDecember 7, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Oh my gosh! So creative! Love the bright colors!

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  7. Amy HellerDecember 7, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Darling!!! LOVE your patchwork tree and the stitching!! Super job!

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  8. Amanda JohnsonDecember 7, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Love the patchwork tree! Too cute!

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  9. AnonymousDecember 7, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Love the stitching and cool idea! :)

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  10. Murphy's LawDecember 7, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    that's an adorable card. i love the fun colors. and that tree is amazing.

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  11. Julie Tucker-WolekDecember 7, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    OMYGOSH!! Toooooooooooooooo cute cute cute!! I loveeeeeeeeeeeee that tree and loving how it comes off as an ornament! :):):):):):):):):):):)

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  12. CathyDecember 7, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    beautiful card, I love the idea of having a detachable ornament.
    cathyplus5.blogspot.com

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  13. GrannyCharlotteDecember 7, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Great card. It is so nice that you added an element that can be used on the tree. Great colors and I love the stitching on the ornament. Thanks for sharing.

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  14. Monica/Nikki YoungDecember 7, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    that is so pretty!! Love the detail.

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  15. ValerieDecember 7, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Love the card, very creative!

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  16. Queen MaryDecember 7, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    Ok, Wow on the details and the sewing!

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  17. MargieDecember 7, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    I love the stitching on the tree!!!

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  18. Sharon RittlerDecember 7, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    What an awesome card! Love it! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  19. UnknownDecember 7, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    So cute! The stitching is awesome!

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  20. ChrissyDecember 7, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Cute card! I love that the tree is also and ornament. Your green stitching is an adorable touch.

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  21. CindyDecember 7, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    LOVE the stitching! Makes a great card fantastic!

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  22. KrystleDecember 7, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    I love that it's multi-purpose! Part card, part ornament and totally loving the papers you used!

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  23. LilieDecember 7, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Beautiful tree and the colors. Thank you.

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  24. Houses Built of CardsDecember 7, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    So beautiful! LOVE the stitching!!!

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

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  25. Kate VickersDecember 7, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Love the stitching! Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing.

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  26. smahrtyDecember 7, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    cute idea! I love to give ornaments as present toppers, now i can do card toppers.

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  27. MichelleDecember 7, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Pretty card and how creative to make the tree an ornament.

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  28. JPScrapsDecember 7, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Sooo pretty and I love that part of it is an ornament.

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  29. windycindyDecember 7, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    Your card is very bright and cheery!
    I love how the tree detaches and becomes
    an ornament. Very clever...
    Thanks, Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  30. Becky SorensenDecember 7, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Great card and to be able to use the tree as an ornament is awesome!

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  31. JaniceADecember 7, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    This is amazing, love all the stitching!
    janiceaeschliman.blogspot.com

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  32. LAuclairDecember 7, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Fantastic idea! I love it! Happy Hop Day! :)

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  33. CathyDecember 7, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    These are so cute! Love all the stitching!

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  34. Kristy MutchlerDecember 7, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Wow. these colors are amazing, and I love the way you stiched together the tree. I am going to have to borrow this idea! Thanks for the inspiration. I will be following your work!

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  35. Linh C.December 7, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    That's a great idea! I love multipurpose projects.

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  36. TinaDecember 7, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Love this! The tree is simply beautiful! Loving the colors and patterns. Great job! New follower!
    Tina
    www.myhoppyplace.blogspot.com
    tinakatz1@yahoo.com

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  37. sisselDecember 7, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    This is very cool! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  38. caseyshayne+3December 7, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Amazing card. thank you for sharing.

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  39. Suz D.December 7, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    So clever... a detachable ornament! Love the whole design.

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  40. KatherineDecember 7, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Beautiful - love the patchwork and all the stitching.

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  41. Miriam PrantnerDecember 7, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Gorgeous! Love that you can detach the ornament, and that stitching is so perfect. THanks!

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  42. JudiDecember 7, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Really cool idea. I must try something similar. Ta.

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  43. Wendy Hammer (Reed)December 7, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    So cute, I love the zig zag stitching!

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  44. ConnieCDecember 7, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Love the reusable ornament.

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  45. Diana WaiteDecember 7, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    THAT is SO clever--love that it's interactive!

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  46. CourtDecember 7, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    That stitching is GORGEOUS!

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  47. ShirleyDecember 7, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    beautiful card and ornament!

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  48. MeghanDecember 7, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Great card...love that it does double duty too!

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  49. JytteDecember 7, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Love the happy colors :)
    Love Echo Park :)

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  50. UnknownDecember 7, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Beautiful card!! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  51. Connie MercerDecember 7, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Awesome job!!!! Beautiful work!

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  52. ZackalorDecember 7, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Izzy, this is such a darling idea! I love that you can take the ornament off and have a keepsake!
    Thanks for spreading the word about the Blog Hop, too :)

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  53. arlsmom aka LyndaDecember 7, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Totally adorable...awesome two for one card!!!

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  54. UnknownDecember 7, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    What a great idea! It's a card AND a gift! thanks for sharing.

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  55. Scrappin MamaDecember 7, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    I love, love, love the idea of making a detachable ornament and adding it to your card!

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  56. mustangkaylaDecember 7, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    What a fantastic card! So cute! LOVE that the tree detaches to make an ornament! I really like the stitching on it too!

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  57. sharon gDecember 7, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    I love the stitching. COOL!

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  58. UnknownDecember 7, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    I love the quilted look! I am just over the moon about the detachable ornament idea!

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  59. Scrappy CanuckDecember 7, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    I love the stitching on this card! Perfect, textural embellishment!

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  60. LindaDecember 7, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Fabulous idea! I love your card/ornament!

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  61. Ann IDecember 7, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Love the quilt look of this card!

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  62. Carolyn KingDecember 7, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Look at your perfect stitching! What a fun idea to have the ornament come off! Love it Izzy!

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  63. Luz Maria BrunaDecember 7, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Your card is so precious Izzy!!

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  64. MelindaDecember 7, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Great card. I love the patchwork and the interactive detail!

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  65. scrappin2babygirlsDecember 7, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    great card love that patchwork tree its amazing! thanks for sharing
    -jamie
    babyblueangel_30@yahoo.com

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  66. B. PoterajDecember 7, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    So far this is my favorite!

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  67. Mamarazzi ScrapsDecember 7, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    This is beautiful! I love the stitching, it really makes everything pop and the lime green is so eye catching! Thanks so much for sharing!

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  68. Emily KeatonDecember 7, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Adorable! I love these colors.

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  69. PaperVineDecember 7, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Great idea with the detachable ornament - beautiful and useful! Love the stitching
    Looking forward to checking out all the other cards on the hop!
    Lowri

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  70. EmilyDecember 7, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    I love the stitchery on the xmas tree. Beautiful card.

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  71. CassandraDecember 7, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    Fabulous idea!! I like the stitching on the tree.

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  72. Ruby CraftDecember 7, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    What a great idea! Love your tree ornament and card. The stitching is a great touch.

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  73. NatkaDecember 7, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    This is a very origin and beautiful christmas card!

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  74. StephDecember 7, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    Love your card idea, especially that it turns into an ornament!
    Slynh999@gmail.com

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  75. KimDecember 7, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    This card is so pretty! I love the ornament idea.

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  76. KatherineDecember 7, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Simply adorable - never would have thought that a card could also be a gift. Thank you for sharing.

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  77. LauraLeeDecember 7, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    #4
    Hi Izzy!
    Wow! What a great idea! Love what you did with the tree. I made a card that was just an ornament but it would have been way cooler to have put it on a bigger card and do what you did. Thanks for the inspiration! And Happy Holidays to you too!

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  78. DeannaDecember 7, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    What an awesome tree! I love how you made it patchwork like that!

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  79. Lillian ChildDecember 7, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    This is so delightful, Izzy! I need to remember to bring out my sewing machine and incorporate it into my cardmaking hobby. LOVE the quilted tree look!

    And I'm now a follower of your blog. So nice to meet you. Stop over to my blog sometime and give me a shout out!

    http://lillianchild.blogspot.com

    Happy Holidays to you and yours!

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  80. lisa808December 7, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Wow--love the tree!

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  81. FleursbydesignDecember 7, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    Love the idea of adding an ornament to the card

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  82. UnknownDecember 7, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    I love that tree!

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  83. UnknownDecember 7, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    Your card-with-detachable-ornament is genius AND beautiful!!

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  84. AngieDecember 7, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    Super cute card, love the color blocking technique!

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  85. Sue DDecember 7, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Very cute idea to make the tree detachable.

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  86. luvmysilhouetteDecember 7, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Izzy Love the card ornament bonus is a Fabulous idea as well!!! tfs xo

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  87. Oklahoma GrannyDecember 7, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    A card and a small gift all rolled into one - great idea!

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  88. SuzyDecember 7, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Love the patchwork tree! Thanks for sharing the Echo Park inspiration! :) Suzanne suzyq28024@gmail.com

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  89. TrishaDecember 7, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    This card is so pretty and just too clever for words. It isn't just a card but a very special gift also. Great job. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com

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  90. SaundraDecember 7, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    This is so pretty! I love the colors!

    Hugs,
    Saundra

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  91. Kimberley MDecember 7, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    I ♥ it! So many great ideas!

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  92. SandiDecember 7, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Very clever....love the card!

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  93. UnknownDecember 7, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Love the quilted look to this card! So cute!

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  94. Ruth GDecember 7, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Great idea! How wonderful that your Christmas can have a new life after it arrives at its destination! TFS!

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  95. CarolDecember 7, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    I am loving seeing all these great card ideas, thanks!

    Carol B
    ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

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  96. AnonymousDecember 7, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    I adore the little tree! How pretty!

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  97. Sherry MurphyDecember 7, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    This is SO adorable!!

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  98. J. JonesDecember 7, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Thanks for the Awesome blog hop! It's been great!! -clockhammer@live.com

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  99. Janet's JoyDecember 7, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    Very sweet card idea!

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  100. Brenda LappDecember 7, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    I love that something of the card can be saved for use later. I hate to spend so much time on cards when they just get tossed (usually unfortunately). I'm loving this hop. Thanks for sharing.
    centralnyscrapper at gmail dot com

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  101. TamboDecember 7, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    A love this card and the idea of a removable ornament. How cool! tfs Tami
    tambo1010atcomcastdotnet

    Tambos Creations!

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  102. joybearDecember 7, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    Cute, love the stitching!

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  103. UnknownDecember 7, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    Very cute, love the patterned papers and the stitching you added! Thanks for sharing!

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  104. AlishaDecember 7, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    Great tree card, this paper is amazing.
    alisha.moorenielsen@gmail.com
    http://scrappin-happens.blogspot.com/

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  105. paperpapierDecember 7, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    love the christmas tree on this card..so unique!

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  106. aileeDecember 7, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    It is really creative! Love the idea! Thanks for sharing!!

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  107. BunnyfreakDecember 7, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    Love the patchwork tree.

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  108. Jamie - oohLaLaPaperieDecember 7, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    so, so pretty!! awesome job!

    Jamie
    http://oohlalapaperie.blogspot.com

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  109. Amber JDecember 8, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    Such a great idea for the detachable ornament. Love the card.

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  110. valentiaDecember 8, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Love how the tree is detachable and can be used as an ornament! So creative.

    -Valentia (valentiaholic@gmail.com)

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  111. Maggy_TroncheDecember 8, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Super cute idea!!! Love the tree!! Thanks for the inspiration! This paper collection is beautiful!! HUgs.. Maggy :)

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  112. Darlene S.December 12, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! Beautiful as always!!! Missing you! :)

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