Friday, November 4, 2011

❤Cards that Care Blog Hop❤

Cards that Care♥ 


The Holidays are about family, kindness and joy.  During the Holidays the elderly who live in nursing homes start to feel lonely and miss their families.  We would like to bring a smile to their faces and brighten their Holiday season by simply making cards and let them know they are not forgotten.  Please join us in spreading cheer.  For all the details please click HERE for how you can be a part of a special cause and to view prizes.  There is still plenty of time to be a part of 
Cards that Care♥.


These companies have generously offered prizes (Lawn Fawn, Penny Black, Sweet Stamps Shop, Avocado Arts & I Love It All, Hero Arts ).  Winners will be picked randomly from comments left on participating blogs.  So make sure and leave a comment on each blog to better your chances of winning one of these fabulous prizes.

If you are just joining us please start at Vera Yates Blog.  
You should have come from the fabulous 
Brenda Urbaniks Blog.  and your 
next stop will be...

Thank you for joining us today and we hope that we have inspired you to spread cheer.  You have until Sunday, November 6, 2011 (midnight CST) to leave a comment.

Happy Crafting
Annette



127 comments:

  1. HussenaNovember 4, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    what pretty cheerful cards they are so full of holiday cheer i really love the trees with the dotted background....it looks fab!!

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  2. Karen B.November 4, 2011 at 4:53 AM

    These are both fantastic cards! Clean, simple, yet cute and fun too!

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  3. MarieNovember 4, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    Such wonderful cards! I love the one with the trees =) TFS!

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  4. Mary Pat SiehlNovember 4, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    i am making my cards to send in!

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  5. Kelly MassmanNovember 4, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    Too cute!

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  6. Tami B.November 4, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    2 cute cards. I really like the tree card. This is a great idea for a card drive.

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  7. HannekeNovember 4, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    What a great initiative, this card drive! The cards you made are very nice, love the way you arranged the papers and sentiments! I'm sure they will make someone really happy. I am gonna hop along now on this blog hop. Hugs, Hanneke

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  8. Laurel BeardNovember 4, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    Cute, cheerful and LOVE all the patterned paper! I am especially drawn to your last card, the cute trees! LOVE LOVE LOVE!

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  9. Judy1223November 4, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    Annette, what sweet and sharming cards! I have to say I absolutely ADORE the tree card using the patterned papers...so adorable! The twine bows are awesome, too!

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  10. TanyaNovember 4, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    Love these, they are fantastic!!

    Tanya
    phenis2031 at yahoo dot com

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  11. JaniceNovember 4, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Love both!

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  12. Gregsgirl's crafty cornerNovember 4, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    so cute and full of Christmas cheer, love the little santa faces!

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  13. GildaNovember 4, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Lovely cards bound to make someone very happy!

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  14. Crafty TexanNovember 4, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Love the trio of santas on your 1st card, and the polka dots on top of the row of trees on your 2nd card are the perfect detail. :)

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  15. ThereseNovember 4, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Such really cute cards! LOVE the Santa trio. I immediately smile! The 4 trees are cute and whimsical...

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  16. Melinda ANovember 4, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    I love the dots! The whimsy of both of your cards is terrific. and you used Baker's Twine

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  17. Miriam PrantnerNovember 4, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Great cards, as usual. My favorite is the second. Love the 'snow' in the background and the piecing on the trees, and the twine too!

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  18. JoyceNovember 4, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Two great cards. I really love the one with the trees. They look so yummy.

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  19. Katy YoungNovember 4, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    both cards are so cute!

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  20. AGohlNovember 4, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Such cute cards!!!! Thank you for sharing them with us!

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  21. ChristianaNovember 4, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Oh gosh, these are both so sweet! Someone is going to love receiving these!

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  22. PatNovember 4, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    These are so cute!!!

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  23. Michelle (aka Meechelle)November 4, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Awwww, I love both of these. I really like the way you did the 3 santas on the first one. And those trees are just adorable on the second. Great colors, too.

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  24. Creations by ShirlNovember 4, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Love both of those cards... What a great card drive too.....TFS!
    Have a great weekend.....

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  25. CindiNovember 4, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    beautiful, love them

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  26. Kimba's KreationsNovember 4, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    AMAZING cards!!!

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  27. AnonymousNovember 4, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    fun paper piecing! love it!

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  28. KellyNovember 4, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    I love the gruping of several of the same/similar image. they will bring a smile for sure!

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  29. Terrie LNovember 4, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Great cards! Both are sure to bring a smile to someone's face!
    Thank you for sharing them and being part of this wonderful card drive and blog hop.

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  30. conilNovember 4, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    These really both made me smile.

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  31. DebNovember 4, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    Such sweet little elves! Very nice.

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  32. Karin ÅkesdotterNovember 4, 2011 at 11:36 AM

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  33. Lisa TNovember 4, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Great cards. I especially love the effect of the red/white/green trees on the kraft cardstock!

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  34. Karin ÅkesdotterNovember 4, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Your cards are FABULOUS Annette - I'm in love with your trees!!!! GREAT design!!!

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  35. Annie's CreationsNovember 4, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    very cute...love how you paper pieced the images!

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  36. CinnamonSallyNovember 4, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Fun cards Anette, I love your PP trees!!

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  37. AnonymousNovember 4, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Great cards. I love the whole idea of sending them to eldery people who have no family.

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  38. Lillian ChildNovember 4, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Your cards are SO delightful - sure to get some smiles! I also am participating in this year's card drive. Such a wonderful event!

    Just found your blog on this hop and I am now following. So very nice to meet you! Stop over to my blog sometime and give me a shout out!

    http://lillianchild.blogspot.com
    lillianchild at cox dot net
    http://pinterest.com/lillianchild

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  39. AtticelfNovember 4, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    Your little elves made me smile!

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  40. Samantha MannNovember 4, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    love your cards! especially the one with the trees! so clever!! and great addition of the twine!

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  41. glowegalNovember 4, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Adorable cards!! The three Santas are just awesome and that gorgeous twine bow with the cute trees is to die for! Love them!

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  42. ChunyuanNovember 4, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    great cards. Love the second more.

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  43. judyNovember 4, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    Cute and cheerful cards!

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  44. JeanneNovember 4, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Great job on both cards...love the colors on the second one with the twine.

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  45. SuiLanNovember 4, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Great cards Annette... so nice of you to participate!

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  46. MarlaNovember 4, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Love those holiday trees and how you used the twine!!

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  47. BarbaraNovember 4, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Both of these are fantastic but I especially love the card with the trees!

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  48. DivineNovember 4, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Hehe, your cards are so adorable. Love them all. TFS :)

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  49. NitashaNovember 4, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    Beautiful cards!!!

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  50. UnknownNovember 4, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Great cards! I really love the Christmas tree one with the twine!

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  51. CharkNovember 4, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    love the trees in all different patterns!

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  52. CarolNovember 4, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Two too cute! Adorable! Thanks for sharing!

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  53. KristenNovember 4, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Trying to figure out why I don't have twine or tree stamps!? Cute!

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  54. joyNovember 4, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Such great cards, Annette! They are sure to bring a smile to someone's face!

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  55. Kim HNovember 4, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Love the cards, so cute. Great little Santas and trees. Love the twine detail on the 2nd. Thank you for supporting a wonderful cause.

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  56. KatyNovember 4, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    Both of the cards are great! The recepients will smile for sure!

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  57. Emily KeatonNovember 4, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    I love it! Great cards, great cause. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  58. BrendaNovember 4, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    I love those Santa's Annette, and your whimsical XMas trees are beautifully paper pieced!

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  59. Monika Wright | I Love It AllNovember 4, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    I do so like your Thinking of You card!

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  60. Joan ErvinNovember 4, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    What super cute Christmas cards...the trio of Santas on the first card are adorable and I just love the fun little trees on the second card!!!

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  61. alexandra s.m.November 4, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    I love them both Annette!
    Thank you!

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  62. FiorellaNovember 4, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    Love your cards. Those Santas are too cute!

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  63. Denise BryantNovember 4, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    Very cute cards for a great cause! Sure to bring a smile!
    DeniseB

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  64. NonaNovember 4, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Both cards are so cute, Annette! Love the cute little Santas on the first and the paper-pieced trees on your second. TFS!

    Have a wonderful weekend :)

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  65. JenNovember 4, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    Love, love, love!! Thanks so much for the inspiration!!

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  66. Kris in AlaskaNovember 5, 2011 at 1:46 AM

    Love the colors and patter choices! TFS!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  67. KatKatNovember 5, 2011 at 2:47 AM

    Thanks for sharing the cards. They are so lovely!

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  68. YaineaNovember 5, 2011 at 4:20 AM

    I love both cards, the paper piecing in the second one is amazing!

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  69. Lisa JNovember 5, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    Wonderful cause & such great cards you've made.

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  70. AnonymousNovember 5, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    I love coloring stamped images, but also love when they are stamped on pattern paper..very nice.

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  71. Kelly LatevolaNovember 5, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    Such cuties you created Annette! I so {heart} those trees, really adorable :)

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  72. NatQuebecNovember 5, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    lovely cards ! I love the tree ones :-)

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  73. UnknownNovember 5, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    Adorable cards!!! I am in love with your tree card!

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  74. mewTilmanNovember 5, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Wonderful, cheerful cards. Thanks for participating in this card drive.

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  75. Kelly BoothNovember 5, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    Sooooo Cute!!!

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  76. UnknownNovember 5, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    these are so amazing Annette! love love love love love

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  77. LisaNovember 5, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    These are really fun :) Love the tree card!

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  78. LinNovember 5, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Really cute cards - love the 2nd especially with the adorable trees and the tiny heart!

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  79. Gail LNovember 5, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Great cards!

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  80. CherNovember 5, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    wonderful! both are great..u can mail em to meeeeeeee lol...luv those trees

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  81. brendaNovember 5, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Your cards are so sweet, thanks for sharing them!

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  82. Cheri ReedNovember 5, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    What happy cards. I love the trees, especially.

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  83. DanaNovember 5, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Lovely cards!!

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  84. TanyaNovember 5, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    so cute! clean and so fun, love them!

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  85. Jennifer RzasaNovember 5, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    I love your use of patterned paper!

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  86. ~Tammy~November 5, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Both of these cards are AWESOME!!!! Totally fab!

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  87. Terri (blindstamper)November 5, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Your cards are adorable, and what a great cuase!

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  88. DottiNovember 5, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Love both of these cards....especially the little trees!

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  89. Jeanette M.November 5, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Cute cards - love the santa image!

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  90. MargieNovember 5, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Fun cards, love the trees!

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  91. Stacie (craft-princess)November 5, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Super cute cards!

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  92. CherylNovember 5, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Both are such great cards! I really love your eye for design.

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  93. Flo November 5, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Your cards are just too adorable. Love the cheerful colors on your santas and Christmas trees.

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  94. DianaNovember 5, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Lovely cards, especially love the tree one

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  95. Robin S.November 5, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    I love the images on both cards! Such bright and cheery colors!

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  96. lkdeliNovember 5, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    These are the cutest cards. Love the Christmas trees:) Thanks for the inspiration!

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  97. MichelleNovember 6, 2011 at 12:42 AM

    Love the tree card. Such a neat idea.

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  98. YizzNovember 6, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    oh what cheerful cards, they are certainly going to make whoever receives them smile

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  99. MarilizeNovember 6, 2011 at 1:50 AM

    Such fun cards - love the tree one :)

    Loving this inspirational hop and thoughtful drive.

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  100. Sue DNovember 6, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    Great cards--I like the Thinking of you at Christmas sentiment.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  101. Ruby CraftNovember 6, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    Whimsical and fun!

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  102. Kim CNovember 6, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    wow cute cards! Thanks for sharing

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  103. BrendaBNovember 6, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    Such adorable cards! I love the little trees with the heart!

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  104. DebraNovember 6, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Love the use of the craft paper...so very artful.

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  105. S HainesNovember 6, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Great Christmas colors! Someone will sure be happy to get one of these!

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  106. Steph BNovember 6, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    I love both cards, but the tree one is my favourite. Beautiful.

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  107. jintyoo7November 6, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Love it, the mixed twine looks great :o)

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  108. Isha GuptaNovember 6, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Lovely cards...both of them. Simple, fun n cute:)

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  109. MelodyNovember 6, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Nice cards. I espcially like the one that says "thinking of you at Christmas." Nice sentiment.

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  110. Glenda JNovember 6, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    Oh my gosh Annette... these are both really cute! I especially love the trees - absolutely brilliant!

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  111. JessicaNovember 6, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Really fun cards! Going to a great cause too!

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  112. MarshaNovember 6, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    Very cute cards. I am so impressed by the creativity in this blog hop.

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  113. AnonymousNovember 6, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Cute cards! Love the fun Santas on your first card! Your second card is really sweet - I love the terrific paper piecing on those cute trees!

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  114. Kathy BNovember 6, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Love your cards!

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  115. pcmNovember 6, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    very cute cards!

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  116. CarmenNovember 6, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    These are adorable! I'm very much a paper piecer myself! Great cards for a great cause!! :) Hugs!!

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  117. Sue McRaeNovember 6, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Very cute and colourful cards!

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  118. ShaylaNovember 6, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    I love to the cards. They're so cute

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  119. ShaylaNovember 6, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Cutecards

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  120. AnonymousNovember 6, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Very nice cards.

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  121. Larissa HeskettNovember 6, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    THANKS for sharing!! LOVE the ISPIRATION and the chance to win!! Have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

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  122. Vera Yates (Ling)November 6, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    Annette, both cards are adorable! I especially love the tree one. Super cute!

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  123. NE BrendaNovember 6, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    So very cute! Great job!

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  124. Jocelyn OlsonNovember 6, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Both of these cards are so cute. Love the papers you chose. The little santas are adorable!

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  125. AngelNovember 6, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    sweet cards and sweet of you to share them in this drive.

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  126. Indy's DesignsNovember 6, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    These are so cute!

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  127. Cheryl LeongNovember 9, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    A nice card there!!! Love the idea of this!!!

    cheryl131091 at yahoo dot com

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Thank you so much for your lovely Comments..
Happy Crafting

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