tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36768054534761645072024-03-13T01:37:31.111-07:00Yummy CreationsThanh Vohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10744079396871552939noreply@blogger.comBlogger638125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676805453476164507.post-86568247429529039812014-01-17T08:38:00.002-08:002014-01-17T08:38:21.065-08:00Reminder: New Site - Make It Sweet and NeatHappy new year, dear readers!<br />
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Just a reminder that I am blogging over at <a href="http://makeitsweetandneat.com/">Make it Sweet and Neat</a>. Please update your readers or links :)Thanh Vohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10744079396871552939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676805453476164507.post-57604522973355582562013-11-14T05:54:00.001-08:002013-11-14T06:00:23.041-08:00New Blog<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hey readers!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Just a reminder that I'm blogging over at a new site: <a href="http://makeitsweetandneat.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">Make it Sweet and Neat</span></a></span><br />
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Thanh Vohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10744079396871552939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676805453476164507.post-15438023835112896082013-08-27T22:00:00.000-07:002013-08-27T22:13:54.035-07:00The Greeting Farm September Previews<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I can't believe the summer is almost over with a few weeks to spare. How did it get to<a href="http://www.thegreetingfarm.com/"> The Greeting Farm's</a> September previews already? Yikes!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Frou Frou series continues with this month's release of Frou Frou Fabulous. You were introduced to <a href="http://www.thegreetingfarm.com/">TGF's</a> latest character last month when we debuted <a href="http://thegreetingfarm.com/new-products/frou-frou-birthday.html">Birthday</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">* Visit each of the Designers’ blogs by clicking on our names (go to the <a href="http://splendidstamping.blogspot.ca/">TGF blog</a>)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thanks for droppin in, good luck with the draw.</span>Thanh Vohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10744079396871552939noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676805453476164507.post-44548997801036766532013-08-27T10:51:00.000-07:002013-08-27T10:51:13.159-07:00Launch<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Launch: t</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">o begin a new venture or phase; embark</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Just working out some kinks but I hope to have my new site, <a href="http://www.makeitsweetandneat.com/">Make it Sweet and Neat </a>up tonight. Just another reminder to add this to your Bloglovin or Feedly readers.</span></span>Thanh Vohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10744079396871552939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676805453476164507.post-55173284384685747062013-08-25T16:55:00.002-07:002013-08-25T16:55:54.246-07:00Reminder: Make it Sweet and Neat<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hey there, lovely readers!</span><br />
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<br />Thanh Vohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10744079396871552939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676805453476164507.post-13436647275258757212013-08-24T00:00:00.000-07:002013-08-24T00:00:05.113-07:00Sketch Saturday August Guest<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's time for my fourth <a href="http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.ca/">Sketch Saturday</a> post! <span style="color: #222222; line-height: 18px;">. My girl, </span><a href="http://sparklecreations.blogspot.ca/" style="color: #888888; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: none;">Sparkle</a><span style="color: #222222; line-height: 18px;">, asked me to join her this month to create different projects for the month of August and I am so delighted to be joining them.</span></span><br />
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Alright, let's get on with the <a href="http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.ca/">Sketch Saturday</a>. <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Love how simple their sketches are so you can moderate as needed to make it your own!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am going to be sending this card to my dear friend, <a href="http://cardcrazy.wordpress.com/">Peggy</a>, who happens to LOVE Swimming Lucy. It's her favourite Sparkle Creations stamps. <a href="http://cardcrazy.wordpress.com/">Peggy's</a> mom - who shares the same birthday I do - passed earlier this year and I just wanted to honour her memory and let <a href="http://cardcrazy.wordpress.com/">Peggy</a> know that I'm thinking of her. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">Stamps: Swimming Lucy - Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps, Sunshine - Stampendous | Ink: Tuxedo Black - Memento | Paper: Echo Park | Cardstock: Stampin' Up! | Copic markers | Dies: Must Have Borders Two - Your Next Stamp | Circle Nestabilities - Spellbinders</span>Thanh Vohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10744079396871552939noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676805453476164507.post-81511615813083854902013-08-23T21:00:00.000-07:002013-08-23T23:53:19.927-07:00YNS August After Party<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Welcome to the After Party for <a href="http://www.yournextstamp.com/">Your Next Stamp</a>! Two days ago, <a href="http://www.yournextstamp.com/">YNS</a> released an amazing line up fun and whimsical images and I am showcasing one of my favourites from the new release.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thanks for droppin' in. I'll see you tomorrow for the after party as well as my Sketch Saturday post.</span><br />
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Thanh Vohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10744079396871552939noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676805453476164507.post-85899443294535315612013-08-21T21:00:00.000-07:002013-08-22T17:38:39.362-07:00YNS August Release Blog Hop<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hello and welcome to the <a href="http://www.yournextstamp.com/">Your Next Stamp</a> August New Release Blog Hop!!! August is our birthday month and we are having a month long celebration with store specials and a second release-Woohoo! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you’d like to hop along with us, the hop starts on <a href="http://mycasestudies.blogspot.ca/"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 18.1875px;">Maureen'</span>s</a> blog. If you’ve been hopping then you should have arrived from <a href="http://lk2thestarz.blogspot.com/">Veronica's</a> blog. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">Stamps: Birthday Princess - Your next Stamp | Dies: Fishtail Banners, Must Have Borders 2 - Your Next Stamp | Paper: True Love - Basic Grey | Cardstock - Stampin' Up! | Copic markers | Ribbon: Stampin' Up! | Pearls - Pizzazz a Plenty | Small Corner Rounder - EK Success</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another Tuesday means that it's time for me to play along and showcase <a href="http://thegreetingfarm.com/">TGF</a> goodness. <a href="http://kneedeepinpaper.blogspot.ca/">Rachel</a> has chosen a yummy palette for us this week:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #222222; line-height: 18px;">I hope to see you playing along with us this week! For all the details on how to play along and for further inspiration from my Design Team members, you will find everything over at <a href="http://splendidstamping.blogspot.com/" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;">TGF blog</a>. </span><br style="color: #222222; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="color: #222222; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span style="color: #222222; line-height: 18px;"></span><span style="color: #222222; line-height: 18px;">Enjoy the rest of the week!</span><br style="color: #222222; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="color: #222222; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span style="color: #222222; line-height: 18px;"></span></span><span style="color: #222222; line-height: 18px;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Supplies:</span></b><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Stamps: Frou Frou Birthday, Layer Cake - The Greeting Farm | Dies: Fishtail Banners - Your Next Stamp | Paper - My Mind's Eye | Cardstock - Stampin' Up! | Copic markers | Twine - Queen and Co | Button - known | Janome Sew Mini | Thread - Coat and Clark | Circle, Scallop Circle Nestabilities - Spellbinders</span></span>Thanh Vohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10744079396871552939noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676805453476164507.post-56799645021435205532013-08-17T00:00:00.000-07:002013-08-17T00:00:00.057-07:00Sketch Saturday August Guest <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Happy weekend! This is my third Sketch Saturday post. My girl, <a href="http://sparklecreations.blogspot.ca/">Sparkle</a>, asked me to join her this month to create different projects for the month of August and I am so delighted to be joining them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To see what the rest of the Design Team made and to see all the challenge rules, head on over to the <a href="http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.ca/">Sketch Saturday</a> blog. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In keeping the Birthday hoopla alive this month, I chose to use <a href="http://thegreetingfarm.com/new-products/frou-frou-birthday.html">Frou Frou Birthday</a> as my focal image:</span></div>
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Thanh Vohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10744079396871552939noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676805453476164507.post-67203514370655479512013-08-13T22:00:00.000-07:002013-08-13T22:00:07.572-07:00TGF Retro Fresh Challenge - Birthday Hoopla<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hey there, readers!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm the challenge host over on <a href="http://www.thegreetingfarm.com/">The Greeting Farm</a> blog today and the monthly theme is <b>birthday hoopla</b>! TGF celebrates 5 years this month and I wanted to continue the party with a birthday theme. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So what image did I choose to work with this month... an old favourite from back in 2008! This little piggy is now retired, but was part of the Fly Away set. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As you could have predicted, I made a card using <a href="http://www.sparklecreationsrubberstamps.com/product/cowgirl-chloe">Cowgirl Chloe</a>. Couldn't make a card using <a href="http://www.sparklecreationsrubberstamps.com/product/cowboy-josh">Cowboy Josh</a> last week (<a href="http://yummycreations.blogspot.ca/2013/08/sketch-saturday-august-guest_3.html">see here</a>) without making one of <a href="http://www.sparklecreationsrubberstamps.com/product/cowgirl-chloe">Chloe</a>!</span><br />
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Thanh Vohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10744079396871552939noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676805453476164507.post-21443661635586974222013-08-08T21:00:00.000-07:002013-08-08T22:26:34.586-07:00YNS Fun Friday Best Fishes Sketch 1<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hello there, readers!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Welcome to another <a href="http://ynschallenges.blogspot.ca/">Fun Friday challenge</a> from <a href="http://www.yournextstamp.com/">Your Next Stamp</a>. We have a new sketch and photo inspiration for you on the <a href="http://ynschallenges.blogspot.ca/">YNS Challenge blog</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My card uses <a href="http://yournextstamp.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=66_151&products_id=4063">Snorkel Fun Fish</a> as well as the <a href="http://yournextstamp.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=274&products_id=5076">Island Fun Dies</a> from <a href="http://www.yournextstamp.com/">YNS</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pop on over to the <a href="http://ynschallenges.blogspot.ca/" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;">YNS Challenge blog</a> to see what my Design Team members made. Would love to see you playing along and you can get all that info on the <a href="http://ynschallenges.blogspot.ca/" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;">blog</a> as well. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'll be back with a TGF post in a bit! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hello and welcome to the <b><a href="http://www.yournextstamp.com/" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;">Your Next Stamp</a> August Penny Johnson New Release Blog Hop!</b> Today we are sharing projects made with all of the adorable new clear stamp sets that are available NOW in the <a href="http://www.yournextstamp.com/" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;">Your Next Stamp Store</a>! If you missed the post yesterday, you can go <a href="http://yournextstamp.blogspot.ca/2013/08/very-exciting-news.html">here</a> for the post on the YNS blog about our new illustrator, Penny Johnson.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Admittedly, I buy those wine bottle bags when bringing a bottle over to the host, but this time, I've ran out! So what must a paper crafter do - make her own of course! As the bottle of Pink is quite feminine, I chose a floral background to coordinate with the label.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; line-height: 18px;">Karen is also offering a terrific Birthday Sale. Make sure you take advantage of this great deal!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Just wanted to drop in to tell you that I'm posting on the <a href="http://yournextstamp.blogspot.ca/">Your Next Stamp blog</a> today featuring a gift card tutorial. Go on and check it out!</span><br />
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<br />Thanh Vohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10744079396871552939noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676805453476164507.post-90973765559221542982013-08-03T00:00:00.000-07:002013-08-03T00:00:00.222-07:00Sketch Saturday August Guest<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Howdy, partners!</b> I hope that you're enjoying the weekend so far. I'm visiting my hometown and catching up with friends and family this weekend as it's a long weekend in Canada. Yee-haw! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Why all the cowgirl chatter? I'm excited to be joining the Team over at <a href="http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.ca/">Sketch Saturday</a> as their <b>August Guest Designer</b>! It's been awhile since I've been on a team with my girl, <a href="http://www.sparklecreations.blogspot.com/">Sparkle</a>, and I am extra excited to be using <a href="http://www.sparklecreationsrubberstamps.com/">her stamps</a> in my projects this month. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Of course there was a rhyme and reason with the cowgirl chatter. I've been in love with cowboy and cowgirl themed items for the past couple of months. It must have had something to do with picking up these awesome 6x6 Carta Bella <a href="http://www.cartabellapaper.com/collections_giddyupboy.html">Giddy Up pads</a> back in June that I haven't been able to use until now! I'll give you a hint, you may see the girl version of Giddy Up next week.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So what do you think, isn't <a href="http://www.sparklecreationsrubberstamps.com/product/cowboy-josh">Josh</a> a handsome buckaroo? Thanks so much for dropping in to see me this Saturday and I look forward to posting for the following Saturdays this month!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cowboy Josh - Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps, Sentiment - Pink Cat Studio | Giddy Up 6x6 pad - Carta Bella | Copic markers | Star dies - My Favorite Things | Snaps - Making Memories | Janome Sew Mini Sewing Machine</span>Thanh Vohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10744079396871552939noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676805453476164507.post-52284188587109097992013-07-31T22:00:00.000-07:002013-07-31T22:00:03.866-07:00TGF August Release Birthday Blog Hop<div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">
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Today's release is definitely a milestone for <a href="http://www.thegreetingfarm.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">The Greeting Farm</a> as it marks our <b>FIFTH birthday!</b> Happy birthday to us! </div>
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As you've seen from this month's previews, we are going all-out to celebrate with three BIRTHDAY-themed releases and they're all available NOW in the <a href="http://www.thegreetingfarm.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">TGF STORE!</a> Whether you want to GO BIG with the new Frou Frou line, classic with Birthday Anya 3, or get 'clearly' creative with the new Birthday cake stackers, there's a little something for everyone this release as we prepare to PARTY!</div>
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There will be a few birthday surprises on the Farm this month, so stay tuned, but in order to kick start today's party and this month's fab release, we're celebrating with our DT BLOG hop as usual!</div>
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There's a LOT to celebrate today, so because we are so excited, we have FIVE prizes for our FIVE years!</div>
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<strong><i>THREE random </i>digis<i> of choice will be gi</i>ven away for completing the hop today, as well as <u>TWO grand prizes of the ENTIRE AUGUST RELEASE!</u> </strong><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;">Just be sure to head down this list, and then back to the </span>TGF BLOG<span style="color: #222222;"> letting us know you've finished the hop. </span><span style="color: #222222;">You have </span>until <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1815601045" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">11:45pm CST</span></span> to fini<span style="color: #222222;">sh hopping and we'll announce the winners during </span>FFF<span style="color: #222222;"> tomorrow! WOO </span>HOO<span style="color: #222222;">!</span></div>
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Thank you so much for celebrating TGF's big day with us! As always, it's because of you that TGF is turning 5 with style and success. Here's to the next 5! Thank you, all!</div>
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Birthday Anya 3 - The Greeting Farm, Essential Sentiments - Amuse | Cardstock - Bashful Blue, Daffodil Yellow, Lucky Limeade - Stamin' Up, Echanted Evening - Paper Trey Ink | Spotted Owl Soup - Jillibean Soup | Copic markers | Buttons - misc | Twine - Stampin' Up | Scallop Circle, Circle Nestabilities, Ribbon Banners - Spellbinders</div>
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Thanh Vohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10744079396871552939noreply@blogger.com46tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676805453476164507.post-43463874836415393822013-07-29T22:00:00.000-07:002013-07-29T22:00:10.137-07:00TGF August Preview Birthday Clear Set<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hello sweet friends! I hope you had a great weekend and are off to having a great week, too. I was able to attend the local Caribbean Festival and had some fresh pineapple juice as well as some good ol' jerk chicken. In looking at the photo again, I realized that my shirt matches my pineapple! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #222222; line-height: 18px;">Would you like a chance to win this set? All you have to do make sure you leave all the Design Team members who are previewing <b>Birthday Cake </b>a comment on their blogs and be sure to visit the <a href="http://splendidstamping.blogspot.com/" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;">TGF blog</a> saying you did so! You may be the lucky random person who wins the set.</span><br style="color: #222222; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="color: #222222; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span style="color: #222222; line-height: 18px;"></span><span style="color: #222222; line-height: 18px;">Thanks for dropping by. xo</span><br style="color: #222222; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="color: #222222; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="color: #222222; line-height: 18px;">Go on, check out my fellow Design Team members' blogs:</span><br style="color: #222222; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="color: #222222; line-height: 18px;" /><a href="http://paperdrama.blogspot.com/" style="color: #888888; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: none;">Jo Thompson</a><br style="color: #222222; line-height: 18px;" /><a href="http://mscrapping.blogspot.com/" style="color: #888888; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: none;">Maria Therese Hatloy</a><br style="color: #222222; line-height: 18px;" /><a href="http://rosemaryscreations.blogspot.com/" style="color: #888888; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: none;">Rosemary Bridges</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It's time for me to post my second <a href="http://ynschallenges.blogspot.ca/">Your Next Stamp July Fun Friday</a> project. I am loving the sketch that <a href="http://cardcrazy.wordpress.com/">Peggy</a> drew this month:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">My project focuses on my other love... FOOD! lol I am in love with the Fast Food Sentiments and dies that coordinate from YNS. They make the sweetest, punniest cards for every occassion. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Pop on over to the <a href="http://ynschallenges.blogspot.ca/">YNS Challenge blog</a> to see what my Design Team members made. Would love to see you playing along and you can get all that info on the <a href="http://ynschallenges.blogspot.ca/">blog</a> as well. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Stamps: Fast Food Sentiments - Your Next Stamp | Dies: Fast Food Dies - Your Next Stamp | Paper: Stampin' Up | Cardstock: Stampin' Up! | Sewing Machine - Janome Sew Mini | Pearls - Kaiser</span><br />
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Thanh Vohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10744079396871552939noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676805453476164507.post-51649671617404826572013-07-23T19:26:00.004-07:002013-07-23T22:02:17.040-07:00YNS July Release After Party<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hello there! I hope your week is treating you nicely so far.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Did you get in on the <a href="http://www.yournextstamp.com/">Your Next Stamp</a> July Release Hop fun? The Design Team is back today to share the After Party releases with you. If you missed what I made, you can click on over to my post <a href="http://yummycreations.blogspot.ca/2013/07/yns-july-release-blog-hop.html">here</a>. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My card features <a href="http://yournextstamp.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=280&products_id=5205">Aubrey</a>, one of our newest <a href="http://yournextstamp.com/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=darling+diva">Darling Diva</a>s on the block and she sure is chatty, lol. She comes with the two sentiments featured and is perfect for your teenage daughter(s) and their friends. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Karen is is still offering a discount off your entire order including sale items! Make sure you take advantage of this great deal!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Later alligator. ;)</span></div>
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