Thursday, August 28, 2014

Paper Smooches August Blog Hop!

It's Pep Rally week and we are here today to share a sampling of the NEW Paper Smooches September release with you!  FOUR new stamps and EIGHT new dies will be available to purchase on September 1st.. You will find our new releases HERE.  
To add extra fun to our blog hop...we are offering up a prize!  The prize - a $25 gift code to choose what you like at the PS online store!

Here are the details:
  • FOUR winners will be chosen at RANDOM from any of the design team blogs and the PS Blog to win the $25. prize.
  • Just leave a comment on any of the design team blogs listed below or the PS blog for your chance to win!  (you do not need to comment on all blogs to qualify but it increases your changes) 
  • Deadline: You have until midnight MT on Sunday, August 31st to leave a comment. 
  • Please check the Paper Smooches blog on Monday, September 1st to see if you are one of the FOUR lucky winners.  
Here's the entire lineup if you get off track:
JJ Bolton (you are here:)

To increase your chances of winning:
  • Tell us that you Facebooked about our blog hop
  • Tell us that you Tweeted about our hop
  • Tell us that you posted on your blog about our blog hop
(which means that you have up to three extra chances to win on each blog)

Now to my card:)  Are you ready for Christmas?  I'm always ready for Christmas;)  So you know I was excited to use the fun new ornament dies!  This set has a bunch of little builder dies so you can create all kinds of round and shaped ornaments.  It even includes a little ornament hanger, so cute! 


I took out my foil card stock to create my ornament and couldn't resist adding a PS critter:)  The little Christmas mouse and sentiment are from the Santa Paws set.  And that cute little tree branch is from the new set Holly Jolly.  Here's a little close up of the reverse cut ornament...


Next on the hop is the fabulous Jocelyn Olson!  Love that gal!  Enjoy!

Mahalo,
jj
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152 comments:

  1. QuilterLauraAugust 28, 2014 at 9:26 AM

    lovely card, especially love the ornament topper and hook, I always find myself improvising those items, these are wonderful.

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  2. Kay MillerAugust 28, 2014 at 9:27 AM

    OH how darling! That little mouse is just adorable! Such a cute card!!

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  3. Danni ReidAugust 28, 2014 at 9:36 AM

    Oh my! Darling card love the little mouse!

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  4. richardbreaksAugust 28, 2014 at 9:42 AM

    So awesome. A topper! And a HOOK! Wow, someone is thinking over there. Love your sweet, fun card, JJ!

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  5. ScrapthatAugust 28, 2014 at 9:43 AM

    :D so cute!! TFS!!

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  6. AnonymousAugust 28, 2014 at 9:48 AM

    Hey JJ!! I love the little mouse on your card. I also love the ornament top! Nicely done. Great job.

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  7. BevAugust 28, 2014 at 9:57 AM

    Love this card. The colors are so great.

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  8. UnknownAugust 28, 2014 at 9:58 AM

    That mouse is too stinkin' cute! Love the coordinating sentiment, as well.

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  9. KimberlyMAugust 28, 2014 at 10:10 AM

    That is the cutest mouse ever! Love your card.

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  10. slangAugust 28, 2014 at 10:13 AM

    Great card, cleverly done.

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  11. StephanieAugust 28, 2014 at 10:15 AM

    How adorable is that little mouse!?! I really like the way you reverse cut the ornament. I tweeted and posted on FB about the blog hop.

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  12. JanetAugust 28, 2014 at 10:19 AM

    Cute card!
    ~God bless~

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  13. DebAugust 28, 2014 at 10:21 AM

    Aren't dies fun! There are a lot of possibilities with this one!

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  14. Lisa PetrellaAugust 28, 2014 at 10:30 AM

    Adorable! Love how the mouse is looking up at the ornament!

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  15. Jennifer KAugust 28, 2014 at 10:45 AM

    The bitty mouse is just adorable looking up at the ornament. Sweet card!

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  16. conilAugust 28, 2014 at 10:46 AM

    Just plain adorable.

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  17. GwenAugust 28, 2014 at 10:51 AM

    What an adorable design! Great presentation of the hanging ornament!

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  18. Lisa KAugust 28, 2014 at 10:51 AM

    Love the ornament cut out and the mouse is so cute!

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  19. luvhymnsAugust 28, 2014 at 10:57 AM

    Love the Christmas mouse.... and the giveaway!

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  20. ShellyAugust 28, 2014 at 11:18 AM

    Oh, this is so cute!!! <3

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  21. CrystalAugust 28, 2014 at 11:18 AM

    I love your card!

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  22. clelieAugust 28, 2014 at 11:30 AM

    Sweet card!...darling mouse!

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  23. DoofyJEss2August 28, 2014 at 11:38 AM

    Super cute card! Where is that patterned paper from? It's really pretty!! Love that sentiment, it's hilarious!

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  24. UnknownAugust 28, 2014 at 11:45 AM

    This is a really sweet card! The pop of silver is fantastic.

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  25. staceylovespaperAugust 28, 2014 at 12:19 PM

    very cute

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  26. cghundleyAugust 28, 2014 at 12:20 PM

    Oh so sweet and
    very cute! Love
    the cut out
    ornament and the
    mouse is darling!
    Carla from Utah

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  27. cghundleyAugust 28, 2014 at 12:26 PM

    I also shared on
    FB!
    Carla from Utah

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  28. YukiAugust 28, 2014 at 12:42 PM

    Such a cute card! I love the sentiment!

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  29. Pam W MerwinAugust 28, 2014 at 12:49 PM

    Love your ornament that you created and that darling little mouse!

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  30. UnknownAugust 28, 2014 at 12:55 PM

    What a darling card. Love that little mouse.

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  31. UnknownAugust 28, 2014 at 1:05 PM

    That little mouse is just too adorable!!

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  32. Lynne in NIAugust 28, 2014 at 1:14 PM

    Fun card, lovin the little mouse :)

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  33. Maeghan M.August 28, 2014 at 2:13 PM

    What a sweet little mouse! TFS!!!

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  34. Anne HaradaAugust 28, 2014 at 2:23 PM

    Must have the mouse!! So adorable... love your card!

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  35. SharonAugust 28, 2014 at 2:47 PM

    Cute card--looking forward to Paper Smooches release!

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  36. HarrietAugust 28, 2014 at 2:48 PM

    The mouse made me smile.

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  37. Gregsgirl's crafty cornerAugust 28, 2014 at 3:18 PM

    how cute is that mouse!!!

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  38. MandakiniAugust 28, 2014 at 3:27 PM

    That critter is too cute...And love the pop of red on this card!

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  39. Teresa Godines #6857August 28, 2014 at 3:36 PM

    Super cute. Love that mouse. TFS

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  40. Barbara GreveAugust 28, 2014 at 4:26 PM

    I love the little mouse and sentiment! I love it when Christmas cards have a cute little twist to them.

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  41. Kari V.August 28, 2014 at 4:45 PM

    Love this! The patterned paper you used is perfect. So excited

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  42. Mary-Anne VAugust 28, 2014 at 4:46 PM

    Very cute seeing the little mouse under the fun ornament.

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  43. PatAugust 28, 2014 at 5:08 PM

    Your card made me smile...it's so cute! :)

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  44. Mary-Anne VAugust 28, 2014 at 5:13 PM

    I posted on FB about the blog hop.

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  45. karenelrAugust 28, 2014 at 5:37 PM

    What an adorable card! I can't wait for the full reveal!

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  46. Mary-Anne VAugust 28, 2014 at 5:45 PM

    I posted on my Flickr account (my blog) about this hop. https://www.flickr.com/photos/74238397@N06/15066708125/

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  47. Brenda in INAugust 28, 2014 at 6:08 PM

    Love that you punched the ornament and added paper behind it. The mouse is cute as can be!

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  48. MyLittleBlueDogAugust 28, 2014 at 6:14 PM

    Love the mouse and that paper on the edge.

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  49. KailashAugust 28, 2014 at 6:15 PM

    I adore your card, such a cute design!!!

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  50. KailashAugust 28, 2014 at 6:15 PM

    Shared on Facebook too!!!

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  51. Houses Built of CardsAugust 28, 2014 at 6:49 PM

    Oh how INCREDIBLY sweet! LOVE that little mouse - EEK!!!

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

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  52. Marianne B in AZAugust 28, 2014 at 6:52 PM

    The way you used the die to use the negative space instead of the positive looks wonderful! That little mouse is adorable!

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  53. SharonAugust 28, 2014 at 7:15 PM

    Super sweet card, love absolutely everything about it!

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  54. TheresaAugust 28, 2014 at 7:45 PM

    AAAAWWWWWWW. So sweet.

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  55. Janet D.August 28, 2014 at 7:50 PM

    Sooo darling! Love it!!

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  56. UnknownAugust 28, 2014 at 8:10 PM

    What a cute little mouse! Lovely card!

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  57. jjindpAugust 28, 2014 at 8:41 PM

    Very cute!

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  58. cmAugust 28, 2014 at 8:56 PM

    Absolutely adorable! That wee mouse under the 'big' decoration is the epitome of darling!
    ~c

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  59. Ruth GAugust 28, 2014 at 9:19 PM

    Super sweet! I just love the ornament and the mouse is adorable! TFS!

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  60. Becky SelecmanAugust 28, 2014 at 9:37 PM

    Always look forward to your creations and this one is no exception. Love the little mouse!

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  61. UnknownAugust 28, 2014 at 9:47 PM

    Love the red ornament :)

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  62. LuraAugust 28, 2014 at 9:52 PM

    Love the little mousie. It looks like it would be a great card for Christmas assembly line production - my kinda card!

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  63. LindseyAugust 28, 2014 at 9:56 PM

    Fabulous! Love the mix of positive and negative die cuts.

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  64. MeganAugust 28, 2014 at 10:02 PM

    No, I'm NOT ready for Christmas! :) But I do like your card!

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  65. dianemdbAugust 28, 2014 at 10:15 PM

    the mouse is my favorite!

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  66. theoldesaltboxAugust 28, 2014 at 10:21 PM

    Love the bulb, but the mouse takes the cake! Thanks for sharing!

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  67. pcmAugust 28, 2014 at 10:43 PM

    adorable mouse!

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  68. Ann KAugust 28, 2014 at 10:50 PM

    Great inspiration for holiday cards. Thanks for sharing

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  69. Karen @ Misplaced MojoAugust 28, 2014 at 11:10 PM

    The mouse is just too sweet and the sentiment is adorable!

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  70. craftymom205August 28, 2014 at 11:14 PM

    Cute card.

    craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

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  71. mandaljAugust 28, 2014 at 11:42 PM

    Beautiful, cute card! The mouse is adorable!

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  72. Tammy SchenzelAugust 29, 2014 at 12:05 AM

    Such a cute card. I love the mouse. It's like he is smiling at his reflection in the big christmas ball

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  73. Kerilyn H.August 29, 2014 at 12:10 AM

    Love that little mouse! Your card is so clean and fresh looking - the little dash of greenery holding up the ball is just right!

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  74. Casey-DianeAugust 29, 2014 at 12:47 AM

    That christmouse is so cute!

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  75. Hamutal ShafrirAugust 29, 2014 at 1:25 AM

    What a sweet Christmas card! The little mouse is a darling, and the sentiment is awesome! Thank you for the inspiration.

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  76. Larissa HeskettAugust 29, 2014 at 1:44 AM

    AWESOME!! LOVING the INSPIRATION for today!! =) What a Sweet Card!! THANKS for sharing and have a Fabulous Week!! =)

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  77. StephanieAugust 29, 2014 at 2:12 AM

    Very cute holiday card!

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  78. Cynthia ClarkAugust 29, 2014 at 2:51 AM

    OMGoh, that's the cutest mouse EVER!

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  79. Cynthia ClarkAugust 29, 2014 at 2:51 AM

    I tweeted!

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  80. Cynthia ClarkAugust 29, 2014 at 2:51 AM

    I shared on FB!

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  81. Laura SterckxAugust 29, 2014 at 4:12 AM

    This card is SO cute! The mouse is absolutely adorable. :)

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  82. UnknownAugust 29, 2014 at 6:20 AM

    cute little mouse, love the ornament die cut!

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  83. gabriellaAugust 29, 2014 at 6:42 AM

    Your card made me sile and giggle

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  84. UnknownAugust 29, 2014 at 7:10 AM

    Cute!

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  85. Amy C.August 29, 2014 at 8:02 AM

    This is adorable! I like that this a bit of a different take on a Christmas card.

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  86. Amy C.August 29, 2014 at 8:03 AM

    I tweeted!
    https://twitter.com/acools/status/505324736520278017

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  87. Amy C.August 29, 2014 at 8:04 AM

    I shared on FB (Amy Maddux Cooley).

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  88. TeresaCAugust 29, 2014 at 8:33 AM

    Love your reverse cut ornament!! Fun card!!

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  89. TracyM #6773August 29, 2014 at 9:03 AM

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  90. TracyM #6773August 29, 2014 at 9:04 AM

    HAPPY CHRISTMOUSE JJ :)
    LOVE your card, your mouse & sentiment are SUPER CUTE, your ornament hanging from the little branch DELIGHTFUL!!!
    THANK YOU for sharing your CREATIVE INSPIRATION!!!

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  91. TracyM #6773August 29, 2014 at 9:05 AM

    I shared about the Blog Hop on Facebook - my FB name is Tracy Moloney :)

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  92. TracyM #6773August 29, 2014 at 9:08 AM

    I tweeted about your super cute card and the PS Blog Hop, with a link to your blog :)
    https://twitter.com/TracyM6773/status/505340804684984320

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  93. TracyM #6773August 29, 2014 at 9:10 AM

    I don't have a blog, so I pinned a pic of your super cute card and shared about the PS Blog Hop - my Pinterest name is Tracy Moloney :)
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/247275835765891060/

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  94. LeeAugust 29, 2014 at 9:10 AM

    Oh my how sweet! I love your card!

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  95. UnknownAugust 29, 2014 at 9:39 AM

    I posted on Facebook about this blog hop!

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  96. UnknownAugust 29, 2014 at 9:39 AM

    I tweeted about this blog hop!

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  97. JudyAugust 29, 2014 at 9:50 AM

    Another great card. I like the little tree branch. Thanks for sharing.

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  98. CristineAugust 29, 2014 at 10:15 AM

    What a fun card! Thank you for sharing!

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  99. SharonAugust 29, 2014 at 10:20 AM

    So cute - love the little mouse!

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  100. Kelly B.August 29, 2014 at 10:48 AM

    Love these new products!

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  101. Tracey McNeelyAugust 29, 2014 at 10:58 AM

    Aww, that is adorable JJ!

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  102. BethieJAugust 29, 2014 at 11:04 AM

    Oh this is just DARLING!!

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  103. Gabi MeWiAugust 29, 2014 at 11:23 AM

    Your card made me smile...THANKS!

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  104. NoreenAugust 29, 2014 at 12:50 PM

    I like the way you added the ornament, and the nice clean, simple card.

    Noreen
    Crafty Journal

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  105. StaceyAugust 29, 2014 at 12:53 PM

    Adorable card. Love the mouse!

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  106. Nicole ParmentierAugust 29, 2014 at 1:35 PM

    Hi hi what a cute liittle mouse! Hope that ornament does not fall down on him!!!

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  107. Kathie BAugust 29, 2014 at 1:41 PM

    So many great details really take this card to the next level...the cute mouse and sentiment, the patterned paper, the evergreen branch, and of course, the elegant ornament.

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  108. Rubeena I.August 29, 2014 at 2:26 PM

    so cute!!!

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  109. AnonymousAugust 29, 2014 at 3:23 PM

    So cute. Love the little christmouse. The cut-out ornament and the topper are great touches.
    thanks for sharing a great card.

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  110. Sunshine HoneyBeeAugust 29, 2014 at 3:38 PM

    Like the looks of reversed cut on your card.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"

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  111. Sunshine HoneyBeeAugust 29, 2014 at 4:00 PM

    Posted on my FaceBook page with a link to join in on the PS DT Blog Hop.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"

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  112. Sunshine HoneyBeeAugust 29, 2014 at 4:15 PM

    Posted on my blog right sidebar with link that can be clicked to join in on the PS DT Blog Hop.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"

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  113. AnonymousAugust 29, 2014 at 4:43 PM

    I shared on FB

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  114. FeliciaAugust 29, 2014 at 5:07 PM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE it! It's so darn adorable! I have also advertised this on my FB status!

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  115. gardenerAugust 29, 2014 at 6:33 PM

    Absolutely adore the mouse. And he's looking up at the ornament. How sweet.

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  116. Celeste GoffAugust 29, 2014 at 6:59 PM

    What a great card! I love the texture of the ornament and that little mouse is beyond adorable!

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  117. SandyAugust 29, 2014 at 7:56 PM

    Cute! Love the little mouse and RED ornament.

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  118. Haley CrossAugust 29, 2014 at 9:20 PM

    What a cute mouse! Wonderful card! I can't believe it's already time to start Christmas cards!!

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  119. Lizzie T a/k/a WifeladyAugust 29, 2014 at 9:25 PM

    So.Cute. Love this card - it has a magical feel to it for me!

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  120. ToniAugust 29, 2014 at 9:27 PM

    Very cute and fun!

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  121. AnonymousAugust 30, 2014 at 1:57 AM

    The lil mouse its super cute

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  122. UnknownAugust 30, 2014 at 2:06 AM

    I Facebook posted about the blog

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  123. UnknownAugust 30, 2014 at 2:06 AM

    Such a cute sweet card

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  124. LesLeeAugust 30, 2014 at 2:06 AM

    I love the little mouse so cute.

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  125. UnknownAugust 30, 2014 at 2:07 AM

    I Tweeted about the blog

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  126. KylieAugust 30, 2014 at 2:54 AM

    What a simple but oh, so sweet card!

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  127. DebbieAugust 30, 2014 at 4:35 AM

    i can see so many things to do with this ornament die
    upnurse at aol dot com

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  128. DonnaAugust 30, 2014 at 8:23 AM

    Adorable mouse, & a cute card. Love it!

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  129. CindyAugust 30, 2014 at 1:19 PM

    So sweet! Love it!

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  130. D-August 30, 2014 at 2:31 PM

    I LOVE your CUTE card. The mouse is a cute touch. LOVE it. Thanks for sharing your talents and your time.
    Crafty hugs,
    D~
    DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot

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  131. SHartlAugust 30, 2014 at 3:36 PM

    Gotta love that adorable little mouse!! What a sweet card!

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  132. SHartlAugust 30, 2014 at 3:36 PM

    I tweeted! https://twitter.com/Shartl/status/505798208719966208

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  133. SHartlAugust 30, 2014 at 3:37 PM

    shared on FB! https://www.facebook.com/shannon.hart.5811/posts/562995463822301

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  134. Sarah GAugust 30, 2014 at 5:17 PM

    Love the mouse and your punny sentiment! Your card is so cute :)

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  135. JanetH123August 30, 2014 at 7:31 PM

    Really different.

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  136. Sue DAugust 30, 2014 at 9:40 PM

    How sweet with the cute mouse.

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  137. Miriam PrantnerAugust 30, 2014 at 9:56 PM

    So cute! Love the story you tell here with that cute mouse! Loving the silver for the ornament hook!

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  138. Miriam PrantnerAugust 30, 2014 at 9:56 PM

    I shared on FB about the hop.

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  139. Miriam PrantnerAugust 30, 2014 at 9:56 PM

    I tweeted about the hop: https://twitter.com/MiriamPrantner/status/505894208713285632

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  140. Robin B.August 30, 2014 at 10:31 PM

    Adorable card! I love that little mouse, thanks for sharing.

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  141. Denise BryantAugust 30, 2014 at 11:55 PM

    Cute card! Love the ornament topper and the hanger! Cute mouse too!

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  142. MandakiniAugust 31, 2014 at 11:07 AM

    I tweeted about this!

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  143. MandakiniAugust 31, 2014 at 11:07 AM

    I shared this on my blog!

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  144. JenAugust 31, 2014 at 5:10 PM

    Love your card and all the new releases!

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  145. JenAugust 31, 2014 at 5:11 PM

    I tweeted about the blog hop and new release!

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  146. lizAugust 31, 2014 at 8:38 PM

    Love the graphic design of this

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  147. AnonymousAugust 31, 2014 at 8:59 PM

    Sweet card

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  148. arlsmom aka LyndaSeptember 1, 2014 at 12:50 AM

    that mouse is adorable!

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  149. Linsey RSeptember 1, 2014 at 2:13 AM

    Now who could resist loving the heck outta this card?!?!!! It's completely adorable JJ!!! :D

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  150. Liz O.October 31, 2014 at 9:42 PM

    This is totally adorable JJ! TFS

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  151. NatalieaNovember 28, 2014 at 11:58 AM

    Love your design and color combinations

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  152. wendya619March 27, 2015 at 11:34 AM

    I really like the look of the card with each of the cut outs.

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