Friday, January 28, 2011

CSS Alumni Blog Hop

Gina K. Designs/StampTV
Center Stage Spotlight Alumni Blog Hop


If you arrived here from Giovana's Blog, you're in the right spot.
If not, you'll want to go back to StampTV so you won't miss a thing.



Sketch Challenge
Created by Melissa Cash



I was so excited when my new order arrived in my mailbox.
This card was made with a stamp set released this month.

Ready, Set, Snow!
Illustrator: Rupa Shevde



I love you snow much!

For those of you who don't know so well, yet, I love the color orange!
Gina K's Sweet Mango is perfect for my penguin.

Not too light,
Not too bright.
It's just right!

Tools & Accessories

Cuttlebug snowflake embossing folder
Spellbinders Nestabilities: scalloped squares
Martha Stewart Infinite Loops Trim punch
Stampin' Up punches: circle, large oval & designer label
Copic Markers: Y38 honey, Y35 maize, B12 ice blue
SU bashful blue ribbon
pop-up dots
brads


Next up is Joy's Blog

~Pieces of Joy~

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121 comments:

  1. Karen (TLgirl353)January 28, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Oh, that little guy is snow cute! Perfect color combo for this Jen!

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  2. Betty NevilleJanuary 28, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    Really cute card Jen! The mango color is a great choice - makes this such a cheerful card!

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  3. Giovana January 28, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    Your card is really cute Jen!!

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  4. SharriJanuary 28, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    Jen, This is so cute!! I love that little penquin and your color combo!!

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  5. joyJanuary 28, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    Fantastic color combination and love the embossing!

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  6. Carla S.January 28, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    Very cute card, Jen! Love the color combo and the darling penquin!

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  7. AKiteFlierJanuary 28, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    Ahhhh how cute is this and you are right - the mango IS just right! Great accent color on the blue and white.

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  8. Payne Holler CardsJanuary 28, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    absolutely adore this color combo -such an adorable card !!
    hugs
    Linda

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  9. CarolinaJanuary 28, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    What a delightful winter card! The emboss background is just the perfect touch!

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  10. VicJanuary 29, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    I love your card!

    iamvictorias at gmail dot com

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  11. CynthiaJanuary 29, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    Love the color combo with this sweet penguin! I am also really liking orange lately!

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  12. Die Cut LadyJanuary 29, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    I love the color combo you used and Rupa's penguin is so cute.

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  13. MiesjeJanuary 29, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    This is so cute! I love the mango color with that too! Great card Jenn!

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  14. ladyjJanuary 29, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    what a cute card--love it :-)

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  15. Gayle C.January 29, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Very Very cute, Jen and I like the soft colors with the pop of mango.

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  16. CheriJanuary 29, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Love, love, love this cute penguin and how you used him for this sketch, Jen. And fantastic combo of colors with the white. Great card.

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  17. Kay SJanuary 29, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    How cute is that?! Love that sweet little penguin and the light blue/orange combo is perfect! Your card brought a smile to my face!

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Very cute. Love that penguin.
    craftyteacher13

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  19. lisa808January 29, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    'Snow' cute!!!

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  20. Theresa MomberJanuary 29, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    This is so cute! I'm in love with that loopy border.

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  21. Vicki DutcherJanuary 29, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Just a fun card!

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  22. LynneJanuary 29, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    My grand daughter loves penguins - so cute. Would love to own this set

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  23. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Snow cute lol. RosieG(gramig05)

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  24. KellyJanuary 29, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Darling card Jen! I love that little penquin!

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  25. stampqueenJanuary 29, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Snow cute :) Love the color combo!!

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  26. Connie CJanuary 29, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    I love the color combo you chose! I know I wouldn't have thought of it myself, but seeing it on your card inspires me. :-) The image is so cute -- and perfect for a cold January that isn't over yet!

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  27. peggy wainmanJanuary 29, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Love, love, love it!

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  28. Crafty Math ChickJanuary 29, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    The mango and light blue together Jen.

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  29. Sue VanDeVusseJanuary 29, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    Super cute! I love the soft colors and the out of the box penguin.

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  30. MelissaJanuary 30, 2011 at 2:31 AM

    Very cute card Jen! Your penguin is adorable.

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  31. Barbara ColbertJanuary 30, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    OH so cute!!!! Great combo of colors and stamps!! Makes you smile!

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  32. KellyJanuary 31, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Love the penguin and winter theme. Great colors.

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  33. LageneJanuary 31, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Too CUTE!!! Love the Band!

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  34. BeckyJanuary 31, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    So cute!

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  35. LauriPJanuary 31, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Great card; perfect for a kid!

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  36. LenoriaJanuary 31, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    This is a cute card and I love your color combination!

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  37. Joyce ThurstonJanuary 31, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    sweet card and lovely color choice

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  38. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    I love the colors and the penguin--so cute!

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  39. Sherry KushibabJanuary 31, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    With all the snow predicted here today I can really appreciate this little fella sliding....very cute card.

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  40. Judy CoveyJanuary 31, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    Totally cute card Jen. Great color combinations too.

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  41. Sue McGuireJanuary 31, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    I love that little penguin! Your card is so bright, just like a bright snowy day! Great colour combination!

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  42. RitaJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Sooo cute! He can come here...we have plenty of snow for him to slide down hills & have fun! Hehehe!!! I luv this image!

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  43. My Need 2 CraftJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    This is sooo cute. Love that penquin. :)

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  44. SteelydawnJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    This penguin is so adorable! I love the way you tore the paper for the snow!

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  45. GerryJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Soooo cute!! You just have to smile when you see that little penquin.

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  46. Dolce ImpressionsJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Nice winter card very cute.

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  47. Virginia WingoJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    What a cute card with All the right colors.

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  48. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Really is cute and perfect timing for this time of the year.

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  49. sandyhJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    the color combo is great and love the little penguin!
    sandyh

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  50. LindaJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    So cute. Thanks for sharing.

    Linda D.

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  51. Sheila MurrayJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    I love your color combination and the cute penquin.

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  52. AprilJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    That penguin is so very adorable! LOVE IT!

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  53. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Love the penguin and the colors-so fun that I want to join the penguin!

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  54. MarshaJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    The verse is so cute - and love that little penguin.

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  55. creativeartsJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Cute penguin! Love the colors.

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  56. DebraMJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    I love your card...it is snow adorable

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  57. MarilynJanuary 31, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    What a cute card and penguin.
    Great for winter.

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  58. nancy abairJanuary 31, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Adorable also like all the info for what you used

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  59. UnknownJanuary 31, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Where did you get the penguin?? He is so adorable. I agree, the colors go together so well. TFS the adorable card.
    Jackie
    jmpresearch@gmail.com

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  60. Kay MJanuary 31, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    How cute! Nice soft Colors.

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  61. Sharon MattinglyJanuary 31, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    What a cute card!

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  62. MarieJanuary 31, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    I love this card! The colors are gorgeous and the lines are clean and simple. Thanks for sharing! Marie

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  63. PatriciaJanuary 31, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    love your card. Love the penguin.

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  64. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Sssssssnnnnnnnnoooooowwwwww adorable!
    Joyce
    mamabeliever@comcast.net

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  65. Jan BarrieJanuary 31, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    what a cute little guy. Love your card.
    Jan

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  66. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Love the penquin and "snowflake" EB background. Barb S.

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  67. whitneymaryannJanuary 31, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Who couldn't love that penguin in return. Cute, cute.

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  68. UnknownJanuary 31, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    anything with a "critter" you have to love. What a super idea instead of hearts and flowers. !!!ptoan

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  69. BarbJanuary 31, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    really like the card.

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  70. Nana GriffinJanuary 31, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Great idea. Wonderful colors for this card.

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  71. CarolJanuary 31, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    What an adorable little guy!

    Carol B
    ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

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  72. SandyJanuary 31, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    The penquin is having too much fun!! Love the colour combo and the embossing:)

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  73. JanJanuary 31, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    Very cute card. The color combo makes everything pop.

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  74. Queball0321January 31, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    What a pretty winter snow card.

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  75. UnknownJanuary 31, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    Awwwww! Cute penguin idea and great colors. Thanks!

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  76. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Cute card!

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  77. JoanneJanuary 31, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    How cute...love the way the mango paper goes with the blue.

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  78. Montana MamaJanuary 31, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    never would have thought of this colorcombo for the image but it works great! nice!

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  79. AlexisJanuary 31, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    Very cheerful and bright! Lovely card!

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  80. SusanJanuary 31, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    Your card is really cute Jen. Just as you love orange, I love blue so your card was a real hit with me. Love the embossed snowflakes. Thanks for a great idea!

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  81. JulsanneJanuary 31, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    This is so very sweet. Love the little penquin. TFS

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  82. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    just love this stamp set, now you have given me another idea to make another card with this set. dgodin67@cox.net

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  83. cathyellieJanuary 31, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Love it Jen! Great job!

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  84. MaxineJanuary 31, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Great job. Never get tired of little penguins

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  85. cal8007January 31, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    Cute little pinguin! TFS

    Carmen
    cal8007 at aol dot com

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  86. JO WITNEY (ENEVOLDSEN)January 31, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Love how you tied in the beak and feet color, it is a pleasant combination.

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  87. JO WITNEY (ENEVOLDSEN)January 31, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Great color combo.

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  88. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Lovely, cute card. The colors work so nicely together.

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  89. paddyJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    great color combo - fab desig. is that a loop punch used?

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  90. ChristineJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Perfect color combo! Love that penguin!

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  91. Barbara HaleJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    This card is snow stinkin' cute. Love the penguin.

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  92. Melinda GleissnerJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    What a cute penguin on a saucer! ...it makes for a very sweet card.

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  93. Ink-PattieJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Love the color combo on this cute card!

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  94. DianaJanuary 31, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Very cute card. I love the color combo & the embossed snowflakes.

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  95. terrieJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Your card is sooooo stinkin' good and the perfect sentiment..well done

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  96. SoniaJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    I love this penguin! I also like the snowflake embossing- it all adds up to a cute card!

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  97. JoanJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Too, too cute. Love the colors. Thanks so much for the inspiration.

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  98. DianaJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    So cute. That's one Cuttlebug folder I don't have yet. Thanks for the ideas, Jen.

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  99. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Such a cute card. Penguin on the saucer is adorable.

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  100. JoniJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    How sweet it is to be inspired by you.

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  101. PatSJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    What a cute penquin. The addition of orange to the color combo is great!

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  102. Suzanne RussellJanuary 31, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Great choice on the color combo. Well done!

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  103. LinaJanuary 31, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    love the card.. cute penguin!!

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  104. Pat JandacekJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Such a cute image and you made great selections for accessorizing/embellishing it, including (as many people have already commented) the color selection.

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  105. Melody (lacyquilter)January 31, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    Great card. I love the fun punched strip.

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  106. LeisaJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    wouldn't have thought of light blue and orange - but its great! the embossed snowflakes are so perfect for the card :)

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  107. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Love that color combo, for sure! Really cute card!

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  108. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Love your card the penquin is so cute
    Hugs
    Donna B.

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  109. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Cute card.
    Jean McGee

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  110. ClareJanuary 31, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    How cute is this card! VERY! Good job, and it looks like it was fun to make.

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  111. KarenJanuary 31, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    Love your colors and it is soooo sweet!

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  112. GlamourFebruary 1, 2011 at 2:26 AM

    What a cute Snowman. Love your design and choice of papers. Great job.

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  113. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2011 at 3:51 AM

    This is the cutest card! Marie Sellers

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  114. JaneFebruary 1, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    love your card - I think the penguin is very cute

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  115. UnknownFebruary 1, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Jen your card is 2 cute! The colors were a great choice!

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  116. laurieFebruary 1, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    COOL!

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  117. DarlaFebruary 1, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    So cute - love penguins.

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  118. LindaFebruary 1, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    What sweet little penquin. He looks so loveable! I miss talk you! miss boo! Guess who? Hotwheels (Linda) rembmer me?

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  119. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Very cute card. Love the image and the beautiful colors.

    Joan
    MN

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  120. Scrap HappyFebruary 2, 2011 at 3:11 AM

    This is such a cute set...love the penguin!

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  121. Scrap HappyFebruary 2, 2011 at 3:12 AM

    Wouldn't have thought orange a wintry colour...but it works!

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