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Monday, 7 February 2011

Crafty Cardmakers Challenge # 39


In honour of Valentines Day we have a heart themed challenge starting today over at Crafty Cardmakers.


We are sponsored for this challenge by The Stampman and they are giving a £10 voucher away to the winner this week

Now for my project I have made something completely different for me. I have always wanted to do one of those little altered tins but have never found a small tin. So imagine my delight when I was putting my purchases on the conveyor belt in Home Bargains and found some tiny BRIGHT PINK tins of mints. I just had to buy one, and they were sugar free, double bonus !!

I had intended to make a little Valentine tin for my hubby and had bought some Love Heart sweeties so I could fill the tin with the best messages and decorate the outside. We've just had a brilliant Valentine Hop over at CDAC and the 'tattoo' style digi was a freebie from Guylou's Inimitability so I used that to decorate the outside. It is coloured in with both standard and a metallic gold Promarker. I covered the tin with black card and added Papermania ribbons to the edges. I have added some little heart gems and a sweetie to the outside.

So that was going to be it, just a little silly something to make Paul smile but I started getting a bit carried away when I realised that my new, much coveted Martha Stewart heart punchie would fit inside it, so I decorated the inside too.


I started with the MS punchie lattice heart which I purchased from Hobbycraft with my Christmas vouchers. I have wanted it for a very long time and it's either been out of stock when I've had the money for it, or when I've seen it I don't have the money for it. Isn't it always the way LOL.

Anyhoo, as the tin measures only 5cm x 6.5cm I pulled various bits and pieces together to see what would fit and work in it. The chipboard sentiment is from a QVC Colorbok kit, the felt heart with a bit of lace on it was from a Poundland bargain pack, the glittered die cut hearts are from a Let's Make Cards kit and I have added more heart gems and Love Hearts.

I know it is very amateur compared to some of the gorgeous works of art out there but I am really proud of it. It is something totally different for me and Paul will love it.

I am sure we will have loads of entries for this challenge and look forward to the love pouring out in your entries when Myself and the rest of the DT visit your blogs.

I would like to enter this project into the following challenges :- (sorry it's a long list - there are loads of love/valentines themes at the moment)
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85 comments:

  1. Jane7 February 2011 at 13:16

    I give in...I tried desperately this weekend to beat your World record of Challenges entered with my Valentines card for my OH...BUT I concede! You win...well done (SULK!!!) I love your little tin, very inventive...have a fab week xxx

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  2. Carole of Brum7 February 2011 at 15:15

    Hi Mandy, your tin looks great, what luck finding one to alter. CoB

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  3. Anonymous7 February 2011 at 16:55

    Oh Mandy I love this little box. And you go girl with those challenges, lol. xx

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  4. Always with a Sentiment7 February 2011 at 19:50

    Hi Mandy. Cute little tin. Love the top decoration, and you even decorated the inside too. Great that you also added Love Heart sweets for him also. Thank you for joining us at Tellens Place and good luck.
    Love Sandra xx

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  5. maxine7 February 2011 at 19:57

    Lovely work thanks for joining us at The crafty pad x

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  6. Suzilou7 February 2011 at 20:00

    Very cute tin, so want to have ago at doing something like this myself, will have to get me some mint tins :) and OMG to all your challenges, I have another blogging buddy that always enters loads of challenges but you beat her hands down! hehe :)

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  7. Nannieflash7 February 2011 at 20:05

    Hi Mandy a lovely idea to create a Love tin you can put all sorts of little love things in it. Thanks for joining us at CFM, good luck with the Challenge. with hugs Shirleyxxx

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  8. downrightcrafty7 February 2011 at 20:06

    Oh such a lovely Valentine creation thank you for sharing your beautiful work with us at the SCSC
    Hugs Kate xx

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  9. Carol Ann7 February 2011 at 20:10

    A great way to alter your tin using the tattoo digi. Thanks for playing along at Cardmadfary's Digi Days first challenge.
    Carol Ann xx

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  10. Mel7 February 2011 at 20:17

    Aww love it!
    I loved this as soon as I seen it! What a fab wee creation with gorjuss little details!
    Hugs Melly xxx

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  11. Canne7 February 2011 at 20:20

    So love your little tin, and thanks for joining in Cardmadfairy's Digi Days challenge.

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  12. Jodie Mackrell7 February 2011 at 20:29

    very cute project!! thanks for playing this weeks Bugaboo challenge at Catch the bug!

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  13. Josephine7 February 2011 at 20:37

    I think your tin is fabulous! Great project.

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  14. Sprytebyrd7 February 2011 at 20:45

    This is just lovely! What a fun little tin and it sure sounds like you had a blast making it!
    Thanks so much for playing along with the Card Makin' Mamas on our Valentine Challenge! Good Luck!
    Hugs! Dee Sprytebyrd's Sentiments

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  15. Mandy7 February 2011 at 20:55

    Hi Mandy, what a great little project, love how you've decorated the tin using sweeties!!

    Thank you for joining us at Let's Craft and Create.

    take care,

    Mandy

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  16. Miranda7 February 2011 at 21:00

    such an adorable mintbox mandy, with lovely details
    thanks for joining the DYSU challenge this week

    hugs
    Miranda

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  17. Donna Mosley7 February 2011 at 21:45

    Hi mandy, love this cute little tin and the fab embellies, especially the sweeties.

    Donna x

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  18. Kim Kelley7 February 2011 at 22:26

    OOOHHH love this tin. So cute and perfect for a little girl!Thanks for playing at GI's

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  19. Karen7 February 2011 at 23:04

    Lovely, thanks for joining us at I ♥ ProMarkers.
    xx

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  20. Do What You Love7 February 2011 at 23:11

    So cute! I've wanted to do an altered tin too - this is just lovely - great front and inside - love the hearts too! You will get lots of smiles from this lovely gift. Thanks for joining us at Tellen's Place this week for our "Hearts" challenge! :~)

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  21. Courtney7 February 2011 at 23:31

    This is adorable Mandy! Thanks for playing along with our “Hearts a Flutter” Challenge this week at Penny’s. Good Luck!

    Courtney~

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  22. Mina8 February 2011 at 00:55

    gorgeous Mandy and what a brilliant idea on how to use your tin...thanks for joining in with the Bunny Zoe's Crafts monthly challenge
    Mina xxx

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  23. Gina K8 February 2011 at 02:40

    What a fun idea. I agree that he will love it! If you can find them, altoids tins work well for altering, too (or so I have heard...I could not make a great tin like yours...I suck at altering stuff). Anyway, thanks for playing along with Guylou's Inimitability!

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  24. Tracy8 February 2011 at 03:19

    Totally cute idea for your hubby! Fun embellishments too. Thanks so much for joining us this week for our challenge at Digi Doodle Shop's Best!

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  25. Darlene 8 February 2011 at 04:45

    What a clever idea Mandy!!
    Thanks for joining us at Penny's "Hearts a Flutter" challenge and we hope to see you again next challenge.

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  26. stampingmarianne8 February 2011 at 08:30

    Such tin of love!
    Really love this altered tin!
    Want to do that myself too, but i have the same problem as you, can't find a tin!
    Perhaps i should look for candy too!;-)

    Thanks for playing along at creative cowgirls challenge!
    Marianne

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  27. Curly8 February 2011 at 08:47

    Wow Beautiful card, and fabulous design and layout,

    thanks for sharing with us at Secret Crafter: 120 Valentines

    Good luck with the challenge,
    Hugs Bridget :) x.
    SCSC DT

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  28. gillyflower8 February 2011 at 09:33

    hiya
    what a cutie love it love that MS heart punch too HAD to buy that a while back love her punches
    great little tin
    gill x

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  29. Jenni8 February 2011 at 10:02

    Hi Mandy, happy to see you join in with our very first challenge at Cardmadfairy's Digi Days with your gorgeous little tin. Hope you'll join us again next time.
    Jenni x

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  30. Juls8 February 2011 at 11:00

    wow!!! this is just gorgeous!!! Hugs Juls

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  31. WencheP8 February 2011 at 11:19

    Beautiful! Thanks for joining us at Do You Stack Up.

    -Wenche

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  32. Unknown8 February 2011 at 11:24

    what a clever idea

    kitten DYSU team

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  33. Kerin8 February 2011 at 11:47

    I have never tried one of those tins either!! Love yours, fabulous job!! Can I just say that I'm in awe of all of the challenges you even found, never mind actually participated in lol!!

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  34. Shell Shearer Swinscoe8 February 2011 at 13:02

    Great idea & a fab little gift to give to the one you loves!!

    Thank you for sharing with us at MAWTT, CES Challenge, Gingerloft & OSAAT this week, good luck!
    Hugs Shell xx

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  35. Love crafts forever8 February 2011 at 15:38

    Thanks for playing with us at Stampin With The Dragon, OSAAT and Whoopsi Daisy.
    Hugs Nataliya.

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  36. Gina8 February 2011 at 16:52

    What a lovely piece of altered art! Sweet little tin (groan haha) Thank you for joining us at Creative Cowgirls :D XXX

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  37. Janna Werner8 February 2011 at 18:43

    Hi Mandy! Thanks so much for sharing your adorable red hot project with us at DYSU this week! Janna

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  38. Anonymous8 February 2011 at 19:00

    How cute is this! Great job Mandy and thanks for playing in our challenge this week at AIF. Don't forget about our DT call. We'd love to have you apply
    Tammy
    http://aifactorychallenges.blogspot.com/2011/02/we-are-looking-for-few-new-dt-members.html

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  39. Croms' Cubby Hole8 February 2011 at 22:54

    Congrats with your find of this little tin. Fab use of all the elements to alter it. I'm sure hubby will treasure it. Thankyou for sharing this at Tellen's Place this week and hope you can join us next time.

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  40. BrossArtAddiction9 February 2011 at 02:08

    Cool little gift tin! Very creative!

    Thanks so much for joining us over at FFF this week and goodluck! :)

    x♥Tracey♥x
    FFF/DT for PFD

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  41. Jennie9 February 2011 at 10:40

    Beautiful tin! Its really something very different! I like it :) xx

    Thanks for joining us at IDIC this week xx

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  42. Debs9 February 2011 at 11:05

    Great project - fab details.
    Thanks for sharing the love with us at Allsorts this week.
    Good luck.
    Debs xx

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  43. Zoe9 February 2011 at 12:14

    Wow I think you win entering the most challenges possible hands down!
    Very cute tin! I love the idea. Thanks so much for joining us at Sundays with Crissy this month! Good Luck. hugs xxoo

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  44. Faye9 February 2011 at 12:53

    What a super delish card! Loving your red element. Thanks for playing at Cupcake this week. x

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  45. sammi9 February 2011 at 13:06

    Adorable tin, Mandy! I bet hubby loved it! Thanks for joining us at Shelly's Images, in our "Love" challenge.

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  46. Lionelsa9 February 2011 at 13:38

    Lovely way to show your love.

    Thanks for joining us at The Crazy Challenge this week!

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  47. nessy9 February 2011 at 14:32

    WHAT AN AMAZING VALENTINES TIN ~BOTH INSIDE AND OUT!!
    thanks for joing us on CREATIVE STAMP FRIENDS!!
    vanessa xx

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  48. Julie9 February 2011 at 15:39

    what a fun Valentine project. Thanks for joining us at SSD
    Hugs,
    Julie

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  49. Priyanka9 February 2011 at 16:06

    fabulous job I love the 3D heart.Thanks for joining with us at Stamp-N-Doodle.

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  50. Brenda Brown9 February 2011 at 17:41

    Great altered tin Mandy, love the whole look of it and what a super little gift.
    Thankyou for sharing this with us at MAWTT this week, so glad you could join us.
    luv and hugs {brenda} xoxox

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  51. Kreatives von Andrea9 February 2011 at 18:08

    Hello a very beautiful idea, the design is gorgeous.

    Thank you for your participation at Creative stamp Friends.

    A nice greeting Andrea from germany

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  52. Claudia´s kleine Bastelwelt9 February 2011 at 18:41

    A very sweet litle box. Wonderful!!!

    Thank you for your participation at Creative stamp Friends.

    Nice greetings Claudia

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  53. Vicky9 February 2011 at 19:24

    Fabby tin love how you have decorated it.
    Thankyou for joining us girls at CES, Crafts & Me & CPF Challenges, good luck.

    Hugs Vicky xx

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  54. kris9 February 2011 at 19:52

    Fabulous idea!! Love how you finished the inside! Thank you for joining us at Lollipop Crafts! good Luck!

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  55. karen9 February 2011 at 20:17

    So Cute! thanks for joining us at Incy Wincy this week, Karenx

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  56. Zulma9 February 2011 at 20:47

    Very clever idea! Good job and nice color combo. Thanks for playing with us at Lollipop Crafts.Hope to see you next time.
    Zulma DT

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  57. kelly9 February 2011 at 20:48

    Lovely,thanks for joining us at simply create.

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  58. Anonymous9 February 2011 at 22:20

    Cute little tin.Beautifully embellished inside and out.Love the idea of adding the sweeties as decoration too.Thanks for joining us at AiFactory and Digi Doodle Shop's Best :D
    Lisa x

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  59. paige10 February 2011 at 00:31

    Cute project! Thanks for joining us at Stamps R Us!

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  60. Tracy S10 February 2011 at 00:41

    Super cute idea! Love it... Really love the convo heart seals on here!
    Thanks for playing at Guylou's Inimitability!

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  61. Joynana10 February 2011 at 02:07

    A very cute way to give or get candy. Thanks for joining us at Tellen's Place.

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  62. Stacy Morgan10 February 2011 at 03:24

    Wow... that is one big challenge gift. hee hee Great job with all the creativity and design. Thanks for playing in the Totally Stampalicious Monday challenge!

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  63. Tanisha10 February 2011 at 04:53

    Awww..Mandy I am so sure your hubby will love it. This is very cute! Thx for joining s over at "The Shoe" this week!
    -Tanisha

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  64. mum of two10 February 2011 at 07:41

    What a great project. I am sure your hubby will love it. That is an impressive number of challenges to enter :) Thanks for joining us over at Paper Playtime this week.

    michelle
    http://mumoftwoblog.blogspot.com

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  65. Nina10 February 2011 at 08:28

    Wow, what a great box!!

    Thanks for joining CSF :)
    Nina.

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  66. Wendi10 February 2011 at 08:34

    wow great project not seen love hearts since my kids were little
    bet your hubby will love it
    Thank you so much for sharing with us at ooh la la this week
    Wendi

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  67. Willy10 February 2011 at 10:02

    It looks lovely!
    Thanks for joining the Double Dutch challenge ;)
    Willy

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  68. scotspanda10 February 2011 at 10:06

    fab tin its beautifully decorated

    thanks for joining in with our LOVEley theme this week at Allsorts

    hugs

    Amanda xx

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  69. Agnieszka M10 February 2011 at 12:48

    Wow, your tin is beautiful!
    Thanks for joining us at Lolipop Crafts and OSAAT this week and good luck!
    Hugs
    Agnieszka

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  70. Karita 10 February 2011 at 18:45

    Beautiful creation with lots of lovely hearts! :)

    Thanks for joining at SSC this week :)

    Hugs,
    Karita

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  71. sgc10 February 2011 at 20:00

    I'm impressed! I think it is difficult to alter tins--and you did a great job. Thanks for playing along with the Bugaboo Challenge.

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  72. lynne10 February 2011 at 20:01

    What a lovely little tin! Love your sweet on the front!

    Thanks for joining us at Crafty Calender this month!

    Lynne x

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  73. Susan Says (Stupid Stuff)10 February 2011 at 22:06

    This is so fun, I love it!
    Thanks so much for playing along with us at Tellen's Place :D

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  74. Lynn10 February 2011 at 23:48

    How cute and love the altered look on the tin:)
    Thanks so much for joining us at Gingerloft Challenges
    Huggs
    Lynn xx

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  75. Creative Inspirations11 February 2011 at 12:29

    Very cute and a great idea. Thank you for sharing it with us at Creative Inspirations Paint.

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  76. Anonymous11 February 2011 at 20:25

    Very cute! I love what you did. Thanks for joining us at Stamping Dragon Designs.
    Hugs,
    Beth

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  77. Helen11 February 2011 at 20:58

    So sweet!
    Thanks for joining us at the SCSC!
    Helen x

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  78. Sarah11 February 2011 at 21:35

    Hi Mandy, what a gorgeous little tin. Thank you for joining us at Cards for Men, good luck with the challenge xxx

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  79. lesleyworth11 February 2011 at 21:41

    fantastic tin! love all of the elements you used! thanks for sharing your pink project with us at the Shoe!

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  80. Anonymous12 February 2011 at 13:46

    So cute! Thanks for joining us at Digi's by Phooka.

    Hugs, Myriam
    DT - Digi's by Phooka

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  81. crafty amy12 February 2011 at 15:47

    This is so sweet and I love the way you have used the love hearts :D
    Thank you for joining us at Crafts and Me and CPF. Good luck.

    Hugs

    Amy xx

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  82. Amanda12 February 2011 at 20:53

    Cute Valentine tin!
    Thanks for playing along with our challenge this time over at OSAAT!

    Crafty Creations by AJ
    Amanda

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  83. Audrey Ernst (hippieaud)13 February 2011 at 03:36

    Hey Mandy!! Miss being on the DT with you. Happy to come visit you though - great work on your project as always- love to alter stuff!! Thanks for joining CRAFTY HOs', CARDMADFAIRY and WHOOPSI DAISY challenges this time:)

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  84. Two Dogs and a Book14 February 2011 at 18:20

    Soooo creative! Love it!! Thanks for participating in our challenge and for using a Guylou's Inimitability Digistamp.
    Cheers!
    Guylou

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  85. Minxy20 February 2011 at 15:52

    nice alteration
    Thanks for playing along with the ASCT Challenge this month, Best of Luck x

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