Friday, June 28, 2013

Have A Sweet Birthday!

Hi bloggers!! TGIF! I hope you've had a wonderful week and going into lots of fun plans for the weekend! I'm always thrilled to bring you an exclusive card from our pal and designer extraordinaire, Jess Larsen!  Enjoy!

From the designer:
When I am feeling in a rut, or the inspiration just isn't happening, there is one thing I can always turn to for a quick, easy and great looking card — the Simon Says Stamp Tri Square die. You can cut it twice on a card front, or just once. You can use it horizontally or vertically. You can create peek a boo windows that almost anything looks great under. I find that once I get the creativity flowing, I can branch off and try different things, but sometimes I need that boost and this die is perfect!

For today's card, I ran the Tri Square die through my Big Shot vertically, on the left hand side of the Kraft card front. I took some Neenah White Cardstock to use underneath the die cut portion and stamped various sweet treats from the Fantastic Birthday set from Hero Arts. Then, I stamped them again on different papers from Lawn Fawn's Bright Side 6x6 paper pack. I paper pieced the images and layered my diecut panel on top. I added the sentiment "Have a sweet birthday," also from the Fantastic Birthday set. I finished it off using some Stardust Stickles, Glossy Accents and Enamel Dots.  I filmed a quick video of the process, and I share my favorite way to make paper pieced images pop! Check it out below the card!

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Follow along with Jess in the video tutorial:


Thanks for reading today and thanks again to Jess for this amazing & inspirational card!






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112 comments:

  1. HannekeJune 28, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    This card is so much fun! Love the stamps and colors. Hugs, Hanneke

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  2. Guild Master CrystalJune 28, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    I love this card! That die would make a great "go-to" set.

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  3. Angel EstesJune 28, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    I just really love this card! Great use of the SSS die, too.

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  4. Cathy FongjoyoJune 28, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    What a fun card. Love the video .thanks so much for sharing

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  5. Judy1223June 28, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    Jess' card is delicious! I love her ice cream cones and sweet sentiment...perfect!

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  6. Mary MacJune 28, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    Very cute card and the colors.

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  7. stamplover2011June 28, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    Fun and Cute card!

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  8. ValentinaJune 28, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    really cool and cute!

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  9. Disco QueenJune 28, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    Super cute card! I love the thru the window look.

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  10. adele holcombJune 28, 2013 at 10:49 AM

    Oh, great idea! I have that die and those stamps!

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  11. Glennis FJune 28, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    What a great die - so many possibilities!

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  12. Sheri GilsonJune 28, 2013 at 11:14 AM

    Super cute! Love how you used the fun window die!

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  13. cmJune 28, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    What a fantastic, super adorable card! The die and stamp sets are officially on my wish list - and we know what happens after that!! Thanks for the inspiration!!
    c

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  14. Katie Ann BrooksJune 28, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    So fabulous, I love this design!

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  15. Pia LarsenJune 28, 2013 at 11:35 AM

    What a great card! Absolutely love it. Perhaps I should CASE it with my own Tri Square Die.

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  16. Nancy L.June 28, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    cute card.

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  17. AtypicalcupcakeJune 28, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    Yumm!!! I love cupcakes and ice cream! haha such a wonderful card!

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  18. KailashJune 28, 2013 at 11:45 AM

    Sweet design, love those images peeking through!!

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  19. Miriam PrantnerJune 28, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    What a cute card! Love the windows!

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  20. LilianaJune 28, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    Such a fun card, I love it!

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  21. conilJune 28, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    Jess is such an awesome designer and her videos are ALWAYS fun to watch.

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  22. conilJune 28, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    Jess is such an awesome designer and her videos are ALWAYS fun to watch.

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  23. Chitra NairJune 28, 2013 at 11:52 AM

    This is such a fun card... TFS!!!

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  24. slangJune 28, 2013 at 11:54 AM

    Great idea for "coloring up" the stamped images with the colored paper. Very cute card.

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  25. Denise BryantJune 28, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    Cute card! Love the stamps!

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  26. TonaJune 28, 2013 at 12:21 PM

    What a fun card! Love it!!!

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  27. Tina LouieJune 28, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    LOOOOOVEEEE IT!

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  28. UnknownJune 28, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    Thank you for the paper piecing tips. Love that card!

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  29. {VICKI}June 28, 2013 at 1:00 PM

    what a FUN card!
    TFS

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  30. LynnsLockerJune 28, 2013 at 1:04 PM

    Adorable card. I can't watch the video. One of my plug-ins crashed so I am pouting. Thank you for sharing.

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  31. Maryann LaursenJune 28, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    A really beautiful and also very fun card here. Thanks sooo much for the inspiration once again here, and have a great week-end everyone.

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  32. Rebecca JohnsonJune 28, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    Now, who wouldn't love a card like this? It's adorable. Makes me want to go down to Fat Bob's for ice cream. Yes, that's really the name of the local ice cream stand. THS SSS always has such great inspiration. Becky J.

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  33. lyndaJune 28, 2013 at 1:42 PM

    This card is perfect in so many ways - the "sweet" word play, the windows, the paper piecing, etc. etc.!

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  34. PatJune 28, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    I love this card--so cute!

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  35. Andrea GarlandJune 28, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    This card is so sweet love the sentiment and the enamel dots.

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  36. SD poojaJune 28, 2013 at 2:04 PM

    Yummy card ! loved it n the enamel dots too !

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  37. GerrinaJune 28, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    Great summer-birthday card! Love the paperpiecing and the colours! Hava a good weekend, Gerrina

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  38. Mary-Anne VJune 28, 2013 at 2:47 PM

    Wow what a great bday card...I love the windows and enamel dot detail.

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  39. momkerchieJune 28, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    Love your card. Great way to dress up stamps

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  40. СтоклиJune 28, 2013 at 2:57 PM

    I love peek a boo cards!

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  41. Kimberly SJune 28, 2013 at 3:07 PM

    Super cute, really loving those little 'windows'! hugs, Kimberly

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  42. shirley-beeJune 28, 2013 at 3:16 PM

    Super sweet card, love the enamel dots!

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  43. Loly BordaJune 28, 2013 at 3:58 PM

    Lovely card! That die is for sure a must have. TFS

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  44. KristenJune 28, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    This is too adorable!

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  45. Jessica StriderJune 28, 2013 at 4:34 PM

    Really cute card. Love the two scoop ice cream cone!

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  46. Sue DJune 28, 2013 at 5:00 PM

    Very cute card--I like the windows.

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  47. dianaJune 28, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    Fun card, perfect for a summer birthday. TFS ;-)

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  48. Rhonda MillerJune 28, 2013 at 5:30 PM

    What a fun card. Thank you for sharing the video.

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  49. PamJune 28, 2013 at 5:39 PM

    I love this fun card. Thanks for the video sharing the process.

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  50. Mendi YoshikawaJune 28, 2013 at 6:07 PM

    Such a cute idea with the little windows! :)

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  51. cghundleyJune 28, 2013 at 6:17 PM

    Very cute and fun
    card. The cutouts
    are cool!
    Carla from Utah

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  52. UnknownJune 28, 2013 at 6:19 PM

    Such a cute card. I just purchased that die and now I know what I want to do. Love the paper piecing as well. :)

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  53. Cheryl B.June 28, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    Fun,summery what's not to love.
    Great video. Good to know I'm not the only
    one who does steps out of order!

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  54. Robin B.June 28, 2013 at 7:47 PM

    I love this fun birthday card! Thank you for sharing.

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  55. Denacline88June 28, 2013 at 7:50 PM

    lovely card today thanks for the video bonus too.

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  56. UnknownJune 28, 2013 at 7:52 PM

    nice card today thanks for sharing with us today.

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  57. Jean BullockJune 28, 2013 at 8:03 PM

    Darling card and great tutorial. Thank you.

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  58. pcmJune 28, 2013 at 8:36 PM

    great fun card!

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  59. Linda TJune 28, 2013 at 9:28 PM

    Very nice card. Thanks for the video.

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  60. BreJune 28, 2013 at 9:44 PM

    I love that die. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  61. TamJune 28, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    The card turned out really cute. But do you like the matte medium better than tom bo mono. I was just wondering. TFS

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  62. JanisJune 28, 2013 at 10:28 PM

    Sooooooo cute. The images are darling, but having them peeking out through the windows is adorable!!!

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  63. Cindy GrohJune 28, 2013 at 10:28 PM

    Love that look with the three windows. Thank you for my prize pack you sent. I can't believe how much you included. You're so very generous. Thank you.

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  64. slbt17June 28, 2013 at 10:31 PM

    great card!
    Sandra ltb

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  65. UnknownJune 29, 2013 at 12:54 AM

    I love the 3 windows and especially like the wonderfully done paper piecing. The sentiment is perfect for it. Nicely done, as always, Jess.

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  66. Kari V.June 29, 2013 at 2:28 AM

    I'm loving this card...frozen treats for summer are perfect!

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  67. MaureenJune 29, 2013 at 3:16 AM

    Super cute card! Love all the paper piecing and the enamel dots!

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  68. Laraine RJune 29, 2013 at 4:43 AM

    Super sweet card! Love the paper piecing!

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  69. Lynne in NIJune 29, 2013 at 5:17 AM

    Mmmmm what a yummy card :)

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  70. DianeJune 29, 2013 at 6:16 AM

    Love this clean and simple card...I had to keep studying it!!

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  71. Rachel B.June 29, 2013 at 6:31 AM

    Cute card! Thank you very much for the video!

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  72. LauraEvaJune 29, 2013 at 6:39 AM

    This die is on my wish list! Look at that card! It's awesome!

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  73. JanetJune 29, 2013 at 7:07 AM

    Adorable card! Thanks for the video tutorial! ~God bless~

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  74. Paula LairdJune 29, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    Super cute!!! I really want that die!

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  75. Pam from MaineJune 29, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    That card is adorable. I enjoyed watching the video also. Thanks for sharing.

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  76. Stephanie R/SJune 29, 2013 at 8:29 AM

    So cute luv it who doesn't luv a card with sweets

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  77. ParkNSlideJune 29, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    Sweet! I must try this sketch and paper piecing technique.

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  78. Crafty Math ChickJune 29, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    Those peek-a-boo windows are adorable. Now I want that die...

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  79. crafterJune 29, 2013 at 8:44 AM

    Cute card! Live the site and stamps.

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  80. DonnaJune 29, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    Sweet Card! I love it. Thanks for the video and the yummy inspiration!

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  81. mariangelJune 29, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    cute and yummy card congrats and thanks for the video

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  82. Linda JammeJune 29, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    This card is so cute. The paper piecing is wonderful for those of us who have not invested in all the markers too. I also like that tri window die. Thanks for showing us your talents!

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  83. AnitaJune 29, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    Cute, fun card!

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  84. AnonymousJune 29, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    Cute card. So many stamps could be used behind the blocks besides ice cream related. Thanks for sharing.

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  85. lvtaz2000June 29, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    This is such a great summer card and the video was one of the best I have seen. I can hear her clearly, it moves right along and was well done all around. Thanks for sharing.

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  86. Pollita VenusinaJune 29, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    Now that I watched the video It looks so easy, thanks for this beautiful tutorial!

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  87. Cheryl HJune 29, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    So cute! I have to get that die now...

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  88. Mary TilmanJune 29, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    What a fun card! And quick and easy, too. The enamel dots finish it off perfectly.

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  89. Ann MarieJune 29, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    That is an adorable card. Still haven't tried paper piecing - you make it look so easy.

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  90. sharon gJune 29, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    The ice cream theme is perfect--how adorable for a birthday card.

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  91. ionabunnyJune 29, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    Great die and a great card. Thanks for sharing

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  92. Monika/BuzsyJune 29, 2013 at 3:36 PM

    What a super cute card. Love the awesome images and those window openings.

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  93. MaRyKaYJune 29, 2013 at 4:38 PM

    awesome card. love how you used that die. some good pointers you just handed out. thank you

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  94. Kathy HJune 29, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    Cute card Jess! Thank you for the video. I just love popsicles - real and paper!

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  95. Amy MartinJune 29, 2013 at 7:09 PM

    Oh this is cute. What a wonderful idea and tip you shared with us. Thank you.

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  96. handmade_cassJune 29, 2013 at 7:30 PM

    Love the peek a boo treats!

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  97. SandiJune 29, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    I love that Tri-square die and Jess's creativity!!

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  98. Memories by MandaJune 29, 2013 at 10:41 PM

    Cute card. I love how the die saves us all the work of lining up and cutting.

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  99. UnknownJune 29, 2013 at 10:48 PM

    That card is adorable! Love the die cuts with the ice cream - in fact, gonna have some ice cream (chocolate!!) to celebrate that great card!

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  100. Billie AJune 30, 2013 at 1:36 AM

    Really fun card and love the paper piecing. Great die I will have to put that on my wish list. Thanks for the tutorial.

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  101. Larissa HeskettJune 30, 2013 at 3:36 AM

    LOVING the FUN Card and video!!THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND! =)

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  102. Sherri Everett ThompsonJune 30, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    Such a cute card! I love the cut outs in the front-it gives your card that extra pop!

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  103. calamity janeJune 30, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    I love that die! Your card is the perfect to showcase it too!

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  104. NinaJune 30, 2013 at 4:07 PM

    This card's use of the die was clever.

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  105. Paulette SJune 30, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    so cute! I love each sweet treat peeking through the windows.

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  106. LindseyJune 30, 2013 at 9:33 PM

    So fun with the treats framed in the windows!

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  107. Kris in AlaskaJuly 1, 2013 at 12:35 AM

    In a word... sweet!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  108. Rebecca EdnieJuly 1, 2013 at 4:16 AM

    I can't tell you how's my times I've tried to line up three little windows. Great die!

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  109. AnonymousJuly 1, 2013 at 4:40 AM

    Those tri-squares are super awesome!

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  110. SharonJuly 1, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    Thanks for such a great way to use the three little squares dies! Love them.

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  111. starqueenJuly 2, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    YUM! Sweet card and great tips and inspiration.
    Thanks for sharing!

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  112. Indy's DesignsJuly 2, 2013 at 10:58 PM

    What a sweet card! Love how the die cuts were used! Thanks for the tutorial!

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