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Saturday, October 1, 2011

WCMD, TCM, Birthday and Giveaway!

I'm so glad you could join me today with so many festivities going on. First, today is

and it's just a great excuse opportunity to spend a whole day making cards. Don't you just love this holiday? :)

Today is also October release day for The Craft's Meow. Please visit the The Craft's Meow blog for the order of the hop. My new set, Fruity for You, is a pun-ful of stylized images of my favorite P fruits: papayas, pears and plums. I made this shabby chic anniversary/wedding card using one of the pears and sentiment. I also made made a simple collage on one of the papers using the Telegram set.
Perfect pear
The papers are scraps of Webster's Pages. I love the little banner with the sentiment on it using a Maya Road pin.
Perfect pear detail
Finally, today is a big day in our home because our oldest is turning 12, our last year before we have a teen in the house. I don't know about you, but I am looking forward to that! I love seeing my kids learn and grow socially, spiritually and mentally (though not so much physically...don't you just wish sometimes they'd stay little just a little while longer?) and the teen years will show much of that. Happy birthday to my big girl. I just love her and thank God for her every day!
Here's a cutesy birthday card using Fruity for You. The papers are all October Afternoon. The strip border is die cut with Spellbinders' Floral Doily Accents. It's part of a card set. I will show you the rest in a future post.
Fruity Red
Now, how about a giveaway? To celebrate all the above festivities, I am giving away a copy of my The Craft's Meow's Just Sayin' set. Just leave me a comment below and I will pick a winner and post it tomorrow! Now, hop on over to Sarah Martina Parker's blog to continue on with the TCM festivities! And don't forget that the TCM blog has their own giveaway (including Fruity for You) and sale info! 

Here are the stamp sets I used, Fruity for You and Just Sayin' sets:
 
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60 comments:

  1. JennyOctober 1, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Sooo cute, love it!! :) :) :)

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  2. UnknownOctober 1, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Very fun cards! Love the stamp set! http://visionsofpaper.blogspot.com/

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  3. Ashley NewellOctober 1, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    I love both cards! It's fabulous that this set is so versatile! Happy birthday to your sweet girl!

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  4. ChunyuanOctober 1, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Both cards are awesome. Love the stamp set. Happy bday to your beautiful girl!

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  5. Lovely LindaOctober 1, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Happy birthday to your DD - she is beautiful! Love your new set Nina - I love fruit images and the button in the centre of the pear is divine! Gorgeous images and fabulously fun cards! Thank you for sharing my friend - I am glad you got to create today....{{{hugs}}}

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  6. Debbie PammentOctober 1, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Your daughter is gorgeous, your designs are gorgeous and your cards are gorgeous too! Thanx for such amazing inspiration
    xXx

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  7. Tini A.October 1, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Very very sweet cards!

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  8. TinaOctober 1, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    great cards,love it

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  9. AnonymousOctober 1, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Your daughter is beautiful - enjoy these years they go by so fast! Thanks for the opportunity to win this set!

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  10. MiesjeOctober 1, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Love them Nina and happy birthday to you beautiful daughter!

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  11. peggy wainmanOctober 1, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Great cards, love the bright colors! happy birthday to your daughter! The teen years are great!

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  12. ~amy~October 1, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Love love love your cards...Fruity for you is an amazing set Nina!!!! Lucky girl that gets to win Just Sayin'...

    awwww....happy birthday to your girl! Don't the years fly by?

    I love seeing my kids grow up...literally...they are sooooo much taller than me and I'm soooo happy for them:)

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  13. Rachel B.October 1, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Happy birthday to your beautiful daughter !

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  14. TheresaOctober 1, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    Gosh how pretty are those cards! Happy Birthday to your little girl too! I love the heart buttons on the pears, so simple yet it adds so much to the card, just amazing!
    Theresa
    tmdettloff@gmail.com

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  15. Angi BarrsOctober 1, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Adorable creations. Happy Birthday to your daughter. Love these stamps. Thanks for the chance to win. :)

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  16. Linda CarsonOctober 1, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Outstanding artwork Nina! Love the one for your daughter! She'll treasure that keepsake! Happy Birthday to her! She's beautiful!

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  17. Renee VOctober 1, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Wow, what amazing cards!! Love the first one with the strips of paper, gorgeous white lace, seam binding, flower.. so much eye candy!

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  18. slbt17October 1, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    fun set!
    Beautiful cards!
    Sandra ltb

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  19. Jessica P.October 1, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Thanks for sharing your cute cards! Thanks for the chance to win your stamp set.

    Jessi
    kissinkrafts@yahoo.com

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  20. MimikoOctober 1, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    So beautiful cards :)

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  21. AnonymousOctober 1, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    wow, your daughter has lovely face like you and she is becoming a lady from a little girl..
    an dI just love your card..and your designs are GREAT!! thanks for the chance.....

    Janet K
    http://janetcraft.blogspot.com

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  22. Miriam PrantnerOctober 1, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Just love how you did the pears in the first card. So classy!

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  23. LinOctober 1, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    First, happy birthday wishes to your daughter - she is precious; be prepared for life to speed up as she enters her teen years!

    I love this pear set - especially the patchwork one. This is a must-have! Thanks for sharing your talents with all of us, Nina!

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  24. Vera Yates (Ling)October 1, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    Happy card making day, Nina! Fab cards and happy birthday to your beautiful daughter. Hugs.

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  25. Angela FehrOctober 1, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    Your daughter is beautiful and so is the stamp set. My oldest is 8 and already it seems like she's growing up so fast! The first card gives me tons of ideas for using up scraps - thanks!

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  26. MeghanOctober 1, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Two lovely cards and one lovely birthday girl. Congrats!

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  27. LuanaOctober 1, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Really cute!

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  28. EliOctober 1, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Super karte! Sretan ročkas, Gracie!!! :) Nadam se da je zabava bila dobra :)

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  29. TanyaOctober 1, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Your cards are gorgeous! Happy birthday to your daughter :D

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  30. kiwimeskreationsOctober 1, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Love the card, Nina with all it's glorious colour, puns and dimension!!
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  31. Savannah O'GwynnOctober 1, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Happy birthday to your oldest beautiful gal!!! 12!! Wow they grow up fast:)

    Beautiful cards as always!! LOVE those papers and those pear images are SOOOO AMAZING! LOVE LOVE LOVE!

    Happy WCMD:)

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  32. Crafty Math ChickOctober 1, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    Happy birthday to your daughter Nina! (mine is tomorrow! LOL!) I love your pears card - the button centers are so cute.

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  33. Emily KeatonOctober 1, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    Everything is so beautiful here! Including your sweet daughter. :)

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  34. PamelaOctober 2, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    Amazing cards!!! :)

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  35. Anne TussingOctober 2, 2011 at 1:34 AM

    Gorgeous cards and set! I love the different dp and the lace on your first card! Happy Birthday to your daughter!

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  36. sammiOctober 2, 2011 at 2:59 AM

    Love the new set, Nina! You've really outdone yourself on these cards! They're all gorgeous, lady!

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  37. FrancesOctober 2, 2011 at 3:52 AM

    First of all birthday greetings for your daughter, 12 is such a special age! Have just scrolled down your previous posts and love all your cards, they are certain to brighten even the dullest of days - lucky the people who receive them!

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  38. Ginger SerafinOctober 2, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    Happy Birthday to your daughter! I'm so glad I found your blog! :)

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  39. Helen LOctober 2, 2011 at 5:02 AM

    First of all, Happy Birthday to your stunningly beautiful daughter (though by the time you see this it will be Sunday)!! And the first card is sooo beautiful!!!! WOW!!, and the 2nd card is fantastic too with the paper piecing and that delish OA paper (some of my favorite paper of all time:-) Thanks for all the loveliness that you shared today, and have a wonderful Sunday!!

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  40. Nancy JensenOctober 2, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    Your cards are CUTE, CUTE, CUTE! Happy Birthday to your daughter. She is growing up so fast, isn't she? Practically a young lady!

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  41. DanniOctober 2, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    Such wonderful creations! I had fun working with your stamps from this release!! Happy Birthday to your daughter!!

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  42. Kathy McOctober 2, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    Nina, happy birthday to your DD! Your wedding/anniversary card is just stunning. Love your attention to detail. The bright and cheery colors add so much to your paper-pieced birthday card ~ "Just Sayin". Thanks for the chance to win those perfect sentiments!

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  43. AnonymousOctober 2, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    I hope that your beautiful daughter had a wonderful twelfth birthday. They do grow up so quickly and it's important to delight in every day.
    Thanks for your contribution to the paper crafting world Nina. Your creations are enjoyed by so many!
    (I'm having to post this anonymously as Google Blogger is acting up today. s_huston@hotmail.com)

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  44. LageneOctober 2, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    Love your paper choices, love the patchwork pear stamp! Hope you have a wonderful celebration for your daughter!

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  45. RietteOctober 2, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    Happy Birthday! That's a great stamp set

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  46. Lisa HjulbergOctober 2, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    My nose is pressed to the screen! I LOVE LOVE LOVE both of these cards... they remind me of quilts. The colors and patterns just sing to my heart!

    You have beautiful daughters Nina. ;)

    Hugs,
    Lisa

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  47. NaomiOctober 2, 2011 at 11:44 AM

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  48. NaomiOctober 2, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Oh, GOODNESS! I ADORE both of your cards...SO fabulous and I just LOVE this set you designed...love the pears and that sweet sentiment!
    PS. Your daughter is GORGEOUS! Happy Birthday wishes for her!

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  49. Michele's Scrapy CreationsOctober 2, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    so pretty!

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  50. LisaOctober 2, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    What wonderful cards!! they are terrific i love all the colors!! TFS

    Have a scrap-happy day
    Lisa G
    http://lisa-scrappingspot.blogspot.com/

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  51. Sarah AndersonOctober 2, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    i love this stamp set, and the cards you've made with it are also fab!

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  52. Deb BuckminsterOctober 3, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    Oh my!! Your shabby chic card is AMAZING!!

    Happy Birthday to your LOVELY daughter ~

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  53. Amy KollingOctober 3, 2011 at 2:01 AM

    Gorgeous cards!! Love your work and your stamps! Your daughter is beautiful!

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  54. rushOctober 3, 2011 at 3:10 AM

    love your cards. thank you for sharing today.

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  55. Sue DOctober 3, 2011 at 3:21 AM

    Both cards are fabulous!

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  56. scrapsnsuch@gmail.comOctober 3, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    What a great set Nina! Love that you showcased the fun and whimsy plus a vintage looking card.

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  57. Jan GarberOctober 3, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    What wonderfully bright and cheerful colors! Your DD will love that card! And the other is just...perfect.

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  58. CassiOctober 3, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    your daughter is beautiful!

    really liked the different looks you achieved with each of your pear cards -- great job.

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  59. Laura WilliamsOctober 3, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    those pears are gorgeous!!! I LOVE this stamp set! :)

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  60. LeanneOctober 4, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Wow! Gaby(I hope I got her name right) is really very pretty. A Belated Happy Birthday to her.

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Thank you for your kind comments.