Friday, September 25, 2015

Coffee Lovers Blog Hop - Messy style +GIVEAWAY+

I'm still in the process of moving. Alllllmost done, just one more weekend (at least that's what I keep telling myself...over and over again).



But I couldn't miss out on playing along with the fabulous Amy Tsurata's Coffee Lover's Blog Hop!  So I'm popping in with a quick creation.




Snicker - to make this fun creation I started with a layer of gelatos scribbled on the background. 


Then I smudged the gelatos with my finger, added a layer of stenciled embossing paste (I did a cool tutorial yesterday if you want to learn more about stenciling) and drizzled with Distress Spray Stain to messy it up a little bit. 

My card was totally inspired by the latest Fusion challenge with those pretty colors and beautiful coffee cups! I'm also linking up to the Seize the Birthday challenge - with the toppings to use a die cut (my center panel is a die cut from Winnie and Walter!)


I stamped a sentiment from the arsty Sketchy Coffee Cup stamp set and my very own Literary Caffeine-ations set. 


http://stamplorations.auctivacommerce.com/Literary-Caffeine-ations-Big-Grins-by-Becca-Cruger-P5410822.aspxhttp://stamplorations.auctivacommerce.com/Sketchy-Coffee-Cups-P5410832.aspx

Then I wrapped the sentiment in twine and put it all together. I just love the snarky sentiment!


>>GIVEAWAY ALERT<<

You could win a set of the Literary Caffiene-ations stamps! I've got 2 of them to give away!! Here's how you do it:
>Follow my blog
>Let me know in the comments that you'd like to win!

I'll do a random draw once the hop is over. Please leave your email address so that I have a way to contact you!

110 comments:

  1. Cute, cute, CUTE! Love those stacked cups, your twine accent and gelato colors! Great design, Becca. Good luck with the move. I'm somewhat feeling your pain with this window replacement going on 3 weeks now. Trust me...our home is NOT that large that we are working on 3 weeks! Hang in there and have a happy weekend.

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  2. Becca! I just love this fusion in cool colors and coffee mugs image. And this fun sentiment made me smile and you made feel proud to use your own sentiment!!! Wanna love to win it! Thanks for the chance to win it! My email is jain161169@gmail.com

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  3. What fun bright colors on your background and mugs Becca - love that sentiment framed in the twine! thanks for joining us in the Fusion Challenge!! Julia xx

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  4. Cool, cool! Love the colors you used as they are so bright and cheerful! Now, I have to say your sentiment rocks!!

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    1. Oh, I forgot...I have your set so please put me in for the sketchy coffee cups.

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  5. your card gives me the giggles! how fun for you to have your own set of stamps for sale! :) I would love to entered into the draw for a chance to win, please.

    hope all is going well with the move. I'm super impressed you were able to take some time to craft. good for you!

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  6. Fantastic card, Becca! Love how you did the background. Isn't moving terrible? I'm ok once all the boxes and that are in the new place cause setting up is fun but the moving and packing is no fun! :-). Hope you get done moving soon. We miss you out here in blog land. ;-)

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  7. Love your set [really bummed I didn't get one] -- fun card with the bg and the colored cups

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  8. Just gorgeous, Becca! Love that fabulous gelato background and your painterly cups. Pure coffee goodness!

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  9. Love your card, especially the colors. And I'd love to win the stamps too!! I just became a follower - looks like just a couple more and you will be at 200!!! Congrats. june.swart(at)netzero(dot)net.

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  10. Oh Becca, I so want to win these stamps!!! A coffee loving stamper's dream! I'm so excited that you have released your own line - coolest! Wishing you all the best in your move. :)

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  11. Thanks, I own your snarky sentiment stamp set, so don't include me in the giveaway. I just wanted to tell you how much I was enjoying it AND this very cool card. Love the background and the way you made that sentiment pop using the twine. So clever. Happy moving.

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  12. Oh wow your card is really awesome Becca!! LOVE how you've created the background!! REALLY love your stamp set too...I have it in hand and wouldn't you know it....I'm not posting this next week...I'm gone!! Boo! I will still use it in an up-coming post sometime, but just won't be for the coffee blog hop. Have fun! :) P.S. Good luck with your moving..so much work!!! HUGS

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  13. Ha! Awesome card!!
    Hope you get settled in soon! Happy Friday!
    And of course, I'd love to win! ;)

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  14. Great card - I really love your new stamps! Jo x

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  15. Love your background, beautiful creation!! great prize

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  16. Becca,your card is stunning. Love your background.
    Great combination.

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  17. This is just cool! I love the twine around the sentiment - such a great idea. Thanks for the chance to enter some additional blog candy - who can say no! I am a new Feedly follower.

    Thank you for being a sponsor as well!

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  18. I love how you refer to this amazing work of art as "quickly popping in". You are so incredibly talented. The vibrant colours, the textures, the layout... gorgeous!

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  19. I love this beautiful wash of color! So bright!
    Take care!
    Michele

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  20. Great colours, love the texture, cute cups, amazing sentiment LOL. Love it. I am following. I'd love to win. Hugz

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  21. I love how you made the background, Becca! Your card is gorgeous! That sentiment made me chuckle! Thanks for your giveaway - I would be so honoured to win your stamps! Hope your move goes smoothly! I hate moving but it will be nice when you get settled.

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  22. What a fabulous card, Becca, love your background! Have a wonderful Friday!

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  23. Super cool coffee card, Becca! Love the smudgy Gelato colors and your FAB sentiment ;-)

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  24. What a cool card! I love your gelato and off to check your tutorial. I just got a big box of gelatos and still learning to use these sticks :) And YES I'd love to win your blogcandy! Fantastic prizes. I am following you on Blogger and with email. Thank you for the chance!

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  25. Such a cute card and I just love the sentiment that goes along with it!! I'd love to be a winner of that stamp set! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  26. Yeah....I get the darn discount, lol! What a great card Miss Becca! Your techniques always dazzle me girl! And these colors...eye catching and brilliant as usual my friend! And, yes! I would love to add these to my ever growing stash of stamps. You are so sweet to be one of the sponsors! Hope all is going well sweet girl. Bev

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  27. Love your card Becca - especially the discount comment - I now 'qualify' for them :-) - one of the benefits....
    I do follow you, and I would love to win to re-vitalize my stash now I have tidied my studio .... that in itself is a bit of a miracle, according to DH.
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  28. Wow what a great advertisement for Stamplorations the two stamp sets are wonderful, as is your card.

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  29. Fun card Becca....love the sentiment & the "splash" of colour in the background!
    Hugs, Renee

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  30. Fabulous colors Becca, glad you got some play time in during your move.

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  31. love how you circled your sentiment

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  32. HA, what a great sentiment!! This is terrific Becca, love the polka dots and stacked cups!

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  33. Fabulous card! Love the background and sentiment!!

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  34. Becca, I just LOVE your style! Fabulous card and wonderful colored background!

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  35. Becca, I fell in love with your Literary Caffiene-ations when they were first released, and each showing of them makes me fall even deeper! Seeing the designer herself work magic...oh my! Gorgeous card! And oh yeah, baby, would I - the high school English teacher - love to win a set! Your move: yes, painful but just think how fabulous it will be once you're done...next week, or the week after...
    Hugs~c

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  36. You know I love your work, Becca - this is no exception - pretty! And of course I'd love to win! <3
    rebyah1@gmail.com

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  37. Fun images! Beautiful card! Great tip!

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  38. I love that you call that a quick card. That would take me hours and still not be that cool. Love it! !

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  39. What a fabulous card!!! Love the colors and layout.

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  40. Love your card Becca super fun background Thanks for the inspiration I need to pull my gelatos out!! Have a blessed day
    DIANA L.

    DL.ART DESIGN TEAM MEMBER
    DL.ART
    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com
    http://dianamlarson.ctmh.com

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  41. Really artsy BG and love the bright colored cups.
    Follower.
    mkdrainatgmaildotcom

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  42. Love the colours and the coffee cups:) A great layout too:)

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  43. Love that sentiment! FAB background tool

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  44. I just love the color and texture of your background with those cute sketchy coffee mugs! Thanks for this wonderful giveaway!
    kladd94803 at aol dot com

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  45. Well, where have I been? this is the first I have seen of these stamps and they are fantastic...love that sentiment set...WOW! I love what you did withe the background using gelatos...one medium I still need to practice with and maybe it would help to have a few more colors! Great birthday card and thank you for sharing it at Seize the Birthday. And yes, please include me in your give away!
    Hugs, Colleen

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  46. Love this card and your little tut Becca and Yes I'd love to win the coffee stamp set....now off for a cuppa coffee...
    anniestyle@outlook.com

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  47. fabulous Becca. awesome background and your stamps are perfect for the theme.

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  48. Diggin' those scribbles and the texture of the twine-wrapped sentiment.

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  49. Love the colors you used and the card design, images, and sentiment...priceless!

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  50. OH GIRL! I am LOVING the "messy style".. Maybe because that's how I roll!!! Love the card and the great tutorial. And YES Please put me in your draw...mI already follow your awesome blog and love your STUFF... Grin

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  51. Gorgeous background and cup stack and I love that fun sentiment!
    Yes, I'd LOVE to have that fab set as it's on my STAMPlorations wishlist!! dcomer1 (at) gmail (dot com) I became a follower (one more and you'll have 200! Congrats!

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  52. Very bright contrasting colours!! The twine surrounding the sentiment is a really cut finishing touch!!

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  53. What a cute card. The colors of the cups really pop! So lovely. I'm new to your blog but just subscribed via email. Looking forward to seeing more creations. I'd love to win the stamps, especially that sentiment set -- perfect!

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  54. This looks incredible! You are on such a roll - love it!! xx

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  55. Awesome card Becca! I love the colors you used, it is so bright and everything jumps right off the paper!!!
    Nina-Marie :)
    ninamariedesign@gmail.com

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  56. I just love the card you have made, the caffeine-ation-saying made me smile...my Dad used to say/order...discounted Coffee please!
    Am following your blog now and like to have a go at winning one of your stampsets, carlavandermeiatgmaildotcom

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  57. I already follow you via GFC. I would love to win the sentiment stamps. Great phrases.

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  58. Pretty Card! I understanding moving. I'm in the process of looking for a new place. So were happy you can join. I love the twine used on your card and I would love to win this stamp set. I don't have many stamped coffee sentiment and it would be great for my collections. jeria22@yahoo.com

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  59. Beautiful card! Love the Gelato background

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  60. Love this amazing card and how awesome all of the little details are! I would love to win that awesome coffee stamp set so thank you for the opportunity. And good luck with the move!

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  61. While I'm far from being old enough to get a discount on coffee, this sentiment made me laugh! I love the way you used bakers twine to circle the saying! I follow you on Google and I would just love to win some stamps! Thanks for the great giveaway!

    apedoak(at)aol(dot)com

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  62. Love the distressed background, beautiful card!!

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  63. Pretty card! I love your colors and that fab stamp set!
    I'd love to win the stamp set, and I signed up to follow!

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  64. Amazing Stamp sets thanks for the chance to win I'm bloglovin yah and love the way you did your BG
    hugs Nikki
    elusionary60@hotmail.com

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  65. great card, love the colors! mcnamee93@bex.net

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  66. Yay! You know that I love your card, that sentiment totally cracks me up!

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  67. Beautiful card! Love the gelatos! That literary caffeinations set has some fantastic sentiments!! New follower via google friend connect and appreciate the chance to win! Thanks for sharing this inspiration! ~Annie

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  68. Love your card, it is wonderful. Love the sentiment. I would like to win the stamp set. I am now following your blog. (brithzisandy@gmail.com)

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  69. What a fun card, Becca. Love the sentiment! It's so true!!! :-)
    ♥ Lena
    Lena’s Creations

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  70. What a fun card! Love the different techniques, the colors, and that sentiment....oh I LOVE that sentiment!!! I'd love to win and I'm already a follower. Thank you for taking time away from moving to share with us ♥♥

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  71. love your card! I am a new follower and would love to win, thanks for the chance

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  72. This is SO much fun! Love your coloring!!

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  73. Love how you have created the background.
    Hugs
    Marie dt over at MWLW
    xx

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  74. Love the energy your background creates and your new sentiment set is wonderful! I'm sure the one you used would be a hit with my friends!
    I signed on to be a e-mail follower!
    Thanks for sharing your fabulous card!

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  75. Fabulous card and colored background very inspirational. I would love to win one of these awesome stamps sets:)

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  76. cool background
    cool stack of the coffee mug and cool colors
    the sentiment with that twine is cool idea
    i really miss the time you visit me each day Becca
    but I know you are soo busy :)
    hope you visit my coffee card I am so happy if you do
    hugs, Monika

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  77. I would love to win! Your card and sentiment are great!

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  78. Hi, Becca! Your card is absolutely AWESOME. I'm having so much fun on this hop celebrating the best drink on earth......COFFEE! YUM! I've been craving my latte the entire time I've been commenting along the way. I just became a new follower of your sweet blog, and I'd be just delighted to win one of these cute stamp sets. Thanks for the opportunity - it's very sweet of you.
    Blessings,
    Karen Letchworth
    www.karen-mycuprunnethover.blogspot.com

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  79. I love how you used the gelatos on this card. The cups are sweet and I like how your card came together. I would love to win and am now following your blog.

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  80. Artsy & beautiful--love this, Becca! I follow your blog & I'd love to win your stamp set! sghess4451@comcast dot net

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  81. Ooo, love the mixed media look with such a fun sentiment!

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  82. I am crazy for your gelato and texture paste background!!! So cool!!
    I would love to win this wonderful stamp set you are offering. I follow on Google Friend Connect!
    Thanks for the chance to win!
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

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  83. Never thought to stencil over gelatos--lovely! yes, would love to win your stamps--following on google friend connect :)

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  84. great coffee card, LOVE your colors and background!!!!

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  85. Loved that fusion. I also liked the way you used your twig to highlight the sentiment. I would love to win the stamp set !!!

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  86. Crazy about your card - the colors, design, the twine frame, and fabulous image! Love that set - it would be awesome to win! Happy to be following your blog! mmaj98(at)att(dot)net.

    Mandy
    wmlacroix.blogspot.com

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  87. Stunning card Becca! Would love to win these awesome stamp sets...
    purvi.gadewar@gmail.com

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  88. Pffft. Yeah I'd like to win! Haha, love your card, Becca. Messy goodness for sure. Already a follower!

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  89. Already a follower! Love, love, love this card! the colors and textures are awesome. I need to try the paste one of these days. Good luck with the moving. I just hauled my last load and now it's unpacking time. Crafters should never move. lol! :)

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  90. Love Sketchy Coffee Cups Stamps... Already a follower, cecy_medina_2005@hotmail.com... love to win.. the stamps sets soo divine

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  91. Awesome card! Love the stamp set and design! I'm a follower and would love to win ... ruzarbl65@gmail.com

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  92. Love your background! I just got some gelatos and have only used them a bit..love the ideas this blog hop has given me

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  93. I love this color combination and all the wonderful texture - just gorgeous! The sentiment is sure to make anyone grumpy about aging smile! Thanks so much for sharing!
    The stamp set is so clever and fun! They would be a joy to create with! Thanks so much for the chance to win it!!!

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  94. hey Becca--you know I love your sentiment stamps--hope I'll win them!

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  95. That sentiment is too cute! Love the bright colours you chose!

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  96. LOL. I loVe your cute card. Thanks for sharing. Happy Coffee Day!
    Crafty hugs,
    Dawn
    DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot
    dmcardmaker{at}{GMAIL}{dot}{com}

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  97. Gorgeous card Becca!! Lovely background...stamp set are really cool..! Would love it if I win.. :)
    my email suchi0208 @ gmail dot com.
    Suchi xx

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  98. Gorgeous coffee lovers card ! I myself adore coffee and I'm still trying to find the perfect one ! Great to be in with a chance. Thanks
    Wainers@btinternet.com xx

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  99. Another fabulous card Becca! I'd LOVE to win one of your new stamp sets! Thanks so much for the chance :)

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  101. I love that gelato background....fabulous work! I would love to win -- thanks for the opportunity. I am following you now. I am your 214th follower and also following by email.
    Sandi
    ampressley@cfl.rr.com

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  102. Oooo! This is FAB, love the LO and the way you have used the bakers twine around the sentiment - CASE worthy! Thanks so much for joining in on the Fall Coffee Lovers Blog Hop. Hugs Bev (Uniko) x

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  103. I love this color combination and all the wonderful texture - very pretty. Love the sentiment...I'm there. Great card.

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  104. Fabulous card! Love the color combo & layout!!! It would be a privilege to own your stamps!!! thepaperbaker@hotmail.com

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  105. Love the colours and the fabulous background. Thanks so much for playing along with Seize the Birthday.

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