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Friday, September 2, 2011

GIVEAWAY!!!

Woot!  Woot!  It's my first blog GIVEAWAY!

Megan over at Above Rubies Studio has been hosting 21 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS and today is my day to play!  I'm giving away Megan's super popular Gypsy A-Z DVD!

I've also got a Halloween card tutorial for you using Paper Layerz - Megan's innovative new line of paper.  I love, love, LOVE this paper and best of all, it's now available at http://www.aboverubiesstudio.com!

In order to be eligible to win, make sure you:
*become a follower on my blog
*leave a comment on this post
*and make sure you leave a comment on Megan's post at AboveRubiesStudio for another chance to win!

Winners will be announced on September 8th on Megan's live UStream!

Now for the card:


I picked this PaperLayerz design because of the subtle  pattern and the colors were perfect for the images I wanted to cut.



I cut the witch and all her layers from the Wrap It Up Cricut cartridge.  One of the best things about Paper Layerz is that it's printed on Cut Mates cardstock...which means beautiful, perfect cuts - even with the smallest details - every time.

Here's my witch - all layers assembled.

I used a piece of Kraft cardstock as the base of my Halloween card.  My favorite card size is 5x5 and I used the popular Martha Stewart Drippy Good border punch along the bottom, then punched a matching border out of Paper Layerz.

I used (my new) Lacy Labels Lite cartridge to cut this cute die and then stamped the Trick or Treat sentiment with a Studio G stamp from the $1 bin at Michael's.



I don't t think you can have a Halloween card without some Stickles.  I used Copper here.




Viola!

Don't forget to sign up to follow my blog AND leave a comment for your chance to win the Gypsy A-Z DVD!!

125 comments:

  1. Such a cute card. I was just looking at my Wrap It Up cartridge a few minutes ago trying to decide what to cut from it, now I have some inspiration, thanks.

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  2. What a great card! I love it!! I may be scraplifting this idea. I have all the items you used (except the paper layerz) so I think I am going to try my version of this. TFS and thanks for a chance to win too. I'm a new follower and love your projects.

    Kris
    dietzrobles at yahoo dot com

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  3. Love the card! New follower! I love the bottom of the card, it give it just the right pop!
    Glenda
    glendalea.blogspot.com

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  4. Wow I love this card, just wish the paper layers was available here in the UK, still we can dream.....
    hugz Kath...

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  5. Very cute card. I like cute witches!!!
    I am already a follower on both blogs and left a comment on Megan's blog. But for some reason I can watch her U streams but can not comment :(

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  6. HI Britten,
    I'm loving your witch card! Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. I gotta start making some Halloween cards since we will be trick or treating before you know it! Where did the summer go?

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  7. Hi!! I love the card! Beuatiful, love the witch and the paper are excelent for this project!! TFS!! And for the giveaway! Hugs.. Maggy

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  8. Very cool card, love the stickles!! i am a new follower, thanks for the chance to win!
    Kristan
    sierrababy08 at hotmail dot com

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  9. The card was great. The border very nice with the sticles. Very nice border effect.

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  10. Love the card, so cute and the cart...I just sometimes don't know what to do with carts. Nice blog am now a follower!! The paperlayerz sure makes cutting quick and easy especially when time can be hard to come by. Thanks!!

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  11. Nice to meet you! I'm a follower now, and I like your sassy copyright comment. ;-) Thanks for the opportunity to win!

    kapertures at gmail dot com

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  12. Very nice card. I love it very much. Thanks for the chance, Johanne L.

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  13. Oh I love the card! I am a new follower and I can not wait to see more :)


    teadybear28 at hotmail dot com

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  14. I just got that cartridge. Love the Witch. We have a new Michaels opening this weekend. You know where I'll be.

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  15. I love your card idea. Thanks so much for being a part of the give-a-way and sharing your ideas!

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  16. Nice card, have to look at the cartridge...thanks for the chance to win!
    sbgoudreau@yahoo.com

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  17. I love your card. I especially like the border with the stickles. Great effect. I'm glad Megan sent us to your blog. You are very talented.

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  18. This was and still is a BRILLANT idea!!!! Great card too, tfs with us. However I have SOOO much paper that I HAVE to use before I even THINK of adding more, lol. Hubby would leave if I broiught any more paper home, lol.

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  19. nice card - you and Megan are too funny!

    and gifts and giveaways are GREAT!

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  20. I love Halloween cards, this is great! I am now a follower and of course a follower of Megan's too!

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  21. Love your card!! Can't wait to try this paper.

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  22. What a clever card. I am so happy to be a new follower on your blog.

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  23. Cute card. Wonderful blog! I'm a new follower.

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  24. Love the creepy stickles! I am a new follower! Love your blog thanks

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  25. Great card! I have problems with picking the right sizes, so I really need to start looking at more of the blogs and video instructions. Following your blog now too. :)

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  26. Fabulous card. Love the drippy goo border punch with the sticles added. I'm now a follower and thank you for your inspiration and the chance to win a great prize.

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  27. That card looks AWESOME, the stickles was a great addition, love stickles! I am a follower, left a comment on above ruby studios before I came over here, thanks for the chance to win.

    dbjb1519 at yahoo dot com

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  28. Your blog is awesome and so is the chance to win this DVD. I know I have not learned all I can do with my Gypsy it would be very helpful to have help I can use at any time with the DVD.

    Thanks for the chance.

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  29. Hello!I am a new follower thanks to megan!!Your card is sooo cute.I cant wait to be inspired by you.Thanks for the chance to win and good luck everyone!!!good day.

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  30. Great card with so many creative features. Gladly signing up for your blog. Thanks

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  31. Great card, I like the drippy goo punch. I can't wait to try Megan's paper that is all ready color coordinated!

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  32. Definitely love your blog and happily signing up! The witch card is adorable! Thanks for the inspiration.
    Tanya T.
    thomfam@inreach.com

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  33. Love the card. It's spooktabulous! Thanks for a chance to win.

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  34. I love the new paper -it would make layering alot easy. Great witch card!!

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  35. What a cute card! Always looking for new ideas to follow. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  36. Wow, what a cute card. I am just learning, so all the posts are great. Just need more time to play.
    Thanks for the give away. I would love to learn more!

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  37. Cute card, love the witch. I forgot how many cute cuts were on Wrap It Up. Thanks for sharing!

    lflinesatcomcastdotnet

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  38. Great card :) I love the drippy border punch. Thanks for the giveaway :)

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  39. I love your card! Great inspiration!!

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  40. CCCCOOOLLLLL CARD! I love the "drippies"!

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  41. I love your card! It turned out great!!!

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  42. Love the witch card! It is beautiful.

    scrapnjod@frontier.com

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  43. You do a great job at coordinating all aspects of your creations. Nice to see you on Meagan's team!

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  44. Wow! Love the card. Thanks for the chance to win.
    Dorinda -bradorie@meltel.net

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  45. I wanna come out and play. Can I win please, pretty please. poquosonmom@yahoo.com

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  46. Thanks for the chance to win this awesome prize!!!! nlundee at catt dot com

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  47. I am now a follower. Love the witchy poo on this card!

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  48. so very cute, I mean scary!

    Darlene
    desaucier at bellsouth dot net

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  49. Thanks for a chance to win. Megan has some great video tutorials. Witch card is to CUTE!! Love the stickles. I am now a follower. Thanks!

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  50. The new paper line is AWESOME! I am someone that can spend a GREAT Deal of time trying to match the right colors together when cutting out layers on the Cricut. I don't want to totally match the colors but I want them to contrast smoothly and blend. Your witch card is the perfect example. GREAT card.

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  51. The more I see done with Paper Layerz the more I can't WAIT to get some! Cute card and I love the witch I am now following your blog and enjoying what I see! Take care! :D

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  52. i like the stickles at the bottom, what a cool idea!!
    Kemma

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  53. Love this card, Halloween is one of my fav times of the year. The added stickles on your card border just makes the card pop.

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  54. Love your site, you and Megan were so cute (and Benson!) Cute, quick and easy card. (the best kind) TFS!

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  55. Wow, love the card... perfect idea in mind... Thanks for sharing!!!

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  56. Just started following your blog. I can't wait to explore the site.

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  57. I'm now a follower. Card is fantastic. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  58. Love your Blog, I am a new follower. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  59. your card is so fun, i dont like witches but i love yours.

    i am a follower. thanks for chance to win.

    rhelm at tampabay dot rr dot com

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  60. Hey Britten, I am a follower of your blog. Your card is so cute! Love the paperlayerz you used. I'd like it for a Fall card. I looked at the next card down. It is beautiful! I just love it! Thanks for sharing and for all you do at Above Rubies. Edwina Brown edwinabrown@comcast.net

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  61. Hey Britten, I'm a new follower. I have been keeping an eye on your creations over at Club Ruby. You always do a great job and this witch card is no exception.

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  62. Great card! I really like what you did with the layers paper. Looking forward to seeing more! God bless!

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  63. Love the card - great idea for showing a glam witch!

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  64. Cute card!! Excited to start following your blog :)

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  65. Wow!!! Amazing card!! I'm so glad I found your blog! I can't wait to see more! I'm a new follower.

    amyis300 AT hotmail DOT com
    scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com

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  66. Great card. Love how you used the drippy punch. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  67. Oh my gosh! I have never seen this paper layerz before! This is so cool! I am new to Above Rubies and a new follower to your site! Love your card!

    chrissandlou.blogspot.com
    america57@comcast.net

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  68. I love your Halloween card. I really need to get that border punch.

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  69. Love your blog and chance to win! Don't you just love the Martha Stewart drippy goo punch? So cute! Love your creations too!

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  70. Thanks for the chance to win. Love how you embellished the punch. Great Idea!

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  71. Great job on the card! Love the stickles on the Drippy Goo punch. I am a new follower of your blog. Thanks for the chance to win your giveaway!

    sherri_braun@hotmail.com

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  72. I am a new follower. I love the drippy glitter edge.
    Amazed at those small cuts on the cricut.

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  73. I tried to do this entry this morning, but it didn't work. Hopefully it will post. TY

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  74. The card is too cute ! Love it :) I really enjoyed checking out your blog !
    Thanks

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  75. I am now a follower, love the card you made. I especially
    Like the drip punch, really cool. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  76. Love, love, love your card. Thanks for the chance at teh candy. I am now a willing follower.

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  77. Love the card! I am already so excited for Halloween! Following! Thanks!

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  78. Yeah, love what you did with the paper layers, thanks for a chance to win! Oh ya love ur blog, too!

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  79. What a fantastic card! Cant wait to try the Paper Layerz myself!

    stacy@ysbjc.com

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  80. Hi, I have just become a follower via Megan at Above Rubies. I must tell you that your witch card is gorgeous. Thanks for a chance to win.

    Tina

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  81. Hi Britten I love your card. PaperLayerz is definitely my favorite paper now. Yesterday I had to do a quick Fathers Day card as today is Father's day in Australia and the paper I was using kept tearing in my Cricut despite following the settings in the cutting guide so I got my PaperLayerz out and cut the phrase cleanly first time. Love it love it love it and I would love to win your first giveaway and ca't wait till the 8th September.

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  82. I am now a "follower" of your blog. :D Thanks for the tutorial on your cute Witch card. I am a Cricut newbie so any tutorials are muchly appreciated. :D

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  83. Love the card Britten. Don't put me in the running for the DVD because I already have it. Just wanted to let you know I liked the card.

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  84. thanks for this chance love the card, i became a follower
    upnurse at aol dot com

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  85. A big thanks to Megan for directing me here. I love it that through her I have found lots of places to get inspiration and tips for paper crafting. Your card is beautiful and whimical. I would love to get the DVD too. Thanks

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  86. Very cute card!! How do you come up with these cute ideas??? Thanks for the give way!

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  87. I really love this card the copper instead of red is really great.

    TFS
    Diane
    Dorris CA
    france_diane@hotmail.com

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  88. I am a new follower. I love your card...the witch is super cool ! (and I'm not a big Halloween fan ..I'll make an exception in this case..lol).

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  89. Hello!
    Love, love the witchy card and that stickles addition is fantastic!
    I have been officially inspired to take out my Martha punches and use them to make some wonderful cards!
    Thanks for sharing your wonderful ideas.

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  90. I love the card you have given me a idea I have a stamp of icicles that looks like your goo thanks for the good idea.. :}
    Keep up the good work I love your layout in the magazine!!!

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  91. What a cute card!!! Would love to have the DVD. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  92. I like how you used the Stickles, and the card, its beautifull, what cartridge is that? you didnt mention

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  93. Love the card and the drippings at the edge! Definitely want to follow you. Thanks for sharing.

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  94. What a totally FUN card to look at and I'll bet it was way fun to make!!!
    I LOVE your "Don't mess with me" comment hahaha. "I'll come and tear up your pretty paper"!

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  95. That is soo soo cute! I love the stickles at the bottom!!

    justcreative.blogspot.com

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  96. Love this, So cute!! Already been a follower :)

    Thanks
    Tanya
    phenis2031 at yahoo dot com

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  97. New follower, Really loved the card very cute,

    Thanks Tammi

    looneytuke

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  98. I agree! Love the card! I can't wait to scrap lift it! TFS! I'm a new follower!

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  99. Love your card! I never would have thought to use pink on the witch. I've become a follower.

    nanettemt at yahoo dot com

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  100. I am a new follower and I love that card! Thanks for sharing!

    mwhitmore1@comcast.net

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  101. I'm one of your newest followers and I absolutely love your witch. The Stickles on the Drippy Goo punch really makes that card stand out. TFS!

    grammygoodson@bellsouth.net
    http://www.midnightcropper.blogspot.com

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  102. So good, love it and the sparkly drippy goo! :)

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  103. I am a new follower and look forward to seeing what you will do next!! I love your Halloween card. I got the drippy goo punch for Christmas but hadn't used it as I was waiting to do some Halloween projects. Now I am going to bring it out and rethink all the wonderful ideas you can use it for!!!! Thanks for the chance to win!!
    TeacherMom
    gaudet5 at rogers dot com

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  104. I don't celebrate halloween, however this is an adorable card. Great Job!

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  105. Love the card, your talents and this incredible give away. Thanks for the chance.

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  106. Love this card. The drippy goo with stickles is perfect!

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  107. Love this card and I can see why paper layerz works so well. The drippy goo punch looks great especially with the stickles on. Thanks for the chance to win.
    Kim xXx

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  108. Love your cards...I was so excited to find the Drippy Goo punch last week.. I can't wait to put it to good use!

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  109. That's an AWESOME card! Thanks for sharing - and giving me some inspiration! Fall is my favorite season (Halloween - woot!) but I always seem to "miss" it creatively. Thanks for the chance at the giveaway too!

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  110. Love your card great colors and design, Thanks for the reminder about the all wraped up cartridge I always forget it has some really darling images. Love your drippy goo!!!
    I am anew follower
    Big Blog Hugs! Janet

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  111. ADORABLE card! Thank you for showing me a GREAT example of how Megan's Paper Layerz works! I now have a better understanding of why she has it divided...MAKES SO MUCH SENSE NOW! Thank you! and I LOVE the dippy goo punch! :)

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  112. I have done everything I can to follow your blog however the gadget is hidden/missing.... :( Please please do not disqualify me because there is a problem with Blogger....

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  113. Yahoo! I won! I can't see how to contact you Britten, so I don't know how to get you my information! Help!

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  115. HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRITTEN. HAVE A REALLY NICE AND RELAXING ONE.

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  116. I love this card!!! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  117. ADORABLE card! Thanks for sharing with us! can you please explain where the top (I believe it is either dark brown or black - hard to tell from your photo - sorry) section/piece of the witch's dress is found on the Wrap It Up Cartridge? I also am wondering if your card FRONT fold is folded so that it is shorter or did you fold the card in the middle (4.25 inch mark)? thank you very much!

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