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Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Season’s Giving Blog Hop–Love & Thanks and a GIVE AWAY!!


Hello crafty friends – and Happy New Year!

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If this is the first time you’ve visited here, WELCOME!!  If you’re one of my regular followers, thank you so much for visiting me as often as you do.  Any time that you spend here means the world to me, so thank you for supporting me in my crafty endeavors, and for leaving me a little bit of love every now and then.  This blog hop is for YOU!!  Each of the blogs listed below has some type of give away, and you all have a chance to win at each and every stop along the way!  First, I have a card that I want to share, that is dedicated to you, my loyal and wonderful blog followers!

Love and Thanks - Seasons Givings Blog Hop

*********************GIVE AWAY***********************

I have a Medium Flat Rate USPS Priority Mail Box full of new and gently used goodies – stamps and dies – that I’d love to give to one of you!  Please leave me a comment on THIS blog post, and I’ll choose a random winner!  BE SURE AND LEAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS if you don’t have a blog or photo sharing account where I can reach you if you’re the winner!!  This contest will end on Sunday, January 4, 2015 at 12:01 PM (Mountain Standard Time).  The winner will be announced here on my blog on Monday, January 5th!

Here is the complete list of participating crafty companies and designers for this Blog Hop – every single one is offering up free goodies!!  I hope you enjoy the loveliness shared along the way, and have an amazing New Year!  2015 is going to be a great year – I just know it!


Thank you so much for stopping by today!  It literally means the world to me!  Happy New Year, friends!!  XOXO

236 comments:

  1. Wow what a super start to 2015 <3 Gorgeous card, always love your beautiful creations

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  2. All of your work is so pretty, Karolyn, and this one is no exception. Love your stuff! :) Happy New Year!

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  3. Wow !! what a stunning card ..i love the way you have used the dies and that ampersand ..so perfect !!
    Wishing you and your family a very Happy new year !

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  4. Happy new year! Hope you feel better!

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  5. Happy New Year. Looking forward to a wonderful year ahead.

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  6. I am a fairly new follower of your blog. I don't remember how I stumbled across it but I was impressed. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  7. I hope you have a happy and blessed new year! :D

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  8. Oh I love that big gold ampersand! Gorgeous Karolyn! Happy new year to you and your family...hope you are feeling better soon!

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  9. Stunning! Love this beautiful creation, Karolyn.

    Happy New Year!

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  10. Happy New Year! Such great work. Thanks for being part of the hop!

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  11. Love the card and especially the colors! Happy new year!

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  12. Love visiting your blog. Thanks for sharing.

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  13. Happy New Year and thanks for the chance to win such a generous prize! Wishing more success to you in 2015!

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  14. Happy New Year and thanks for the chance to win!

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  15. Happy New Year. I am always inspired by your cards and I appreciate the time it takes to blog for all of us. I wish you a wonderful 2015.

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  16. Happy 2015 and many more cardmaking days to come.

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  17. Enjoying the hop! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  18. Beautiful card! I wish you aHappy new year. :))))

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  19. Pretty card, striking in it's simplicity. Amazing what a tiny bit of embellishment can do!

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  20. what a pretty card! Have a Wonderful New Year..

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  21. omg love that card! happy new year :)
    thestillroad at gmail dot com

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  22. I think your card is my favorite of the hop - love that gold ampersand and the lovely turquoise and purple!!! Happy new year in 2015, hope it includes a lot of fun crafty time!

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  23. Great card karolyn! Happy New Year and I hope you are feeling better soon:)

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  24. Happy new year! Thanks for a chance to win :)

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  25. Happy New Year! Thanks for the chance to win.
    amymarshall72@hotmail.com

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  26. Happy New Year Karolyn!
    Gorgeous card! Love the die-cut words, the large ampersand and the color combo!
    Thank you so much for the chance to win!

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  27. What a beautiful card! Happy New Year :)

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  28. Happy New Year! Love what you do...such an inspiration!

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  29. Happy New Year! I follow you on IG. Excited ti follow you on your blog.
    depletingthestash.blogspot. com
    Instagram: ranciert

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  30. Ooooh, awesome card! Happy 2015!

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  31. You do beautiful work. Love that creation you made. Thanks for a chance to win too.

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  32. Happy New Year! Thanks for a chance to win!

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  33. Love that card and the big gold embossed ampersand-perfect! Happy New Year!

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  34. Thank you for the opportunity to win.

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  35. great giveaways
    bjaneglas @ gmail.com

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  36. Happy new year! Thanks for the chance to win.
    laprofessora64 at hotmail dot com

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  37. thanks for all the awesome 2014 inspiration and Happy New Year.. looking forward to what the new year brings..

    cleaver.creations@gmail.com
    thanks for the fun giveaway.. I bet that box is full of nothing but fun.. :)

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  38. Happy New Year and thanks for the chance to enter your giveaway
    Jenny C

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  39. Happy New Year! Love your card - so cute.
    Email is m427srob@aol.com

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  40. Excited to discover you through this hop! You have amazing creations. Happy New Year!

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  41. Cute card, looking forward to seeing more.
    gramijoy@gmail.com

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  42. Happy New Year. You have some lovely card designs. I'll be back

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  43. What a terrific idea! Happy New Year! heyjen at xmission dot com

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  44. Thank you for your generous giveaway Karolyn. Happy New Year and all the best for 2015.

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  45. Love your CAS card! Happy New Year!

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  46. Happy New Year, thanks for the chance to win!

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  47. Thanks for the wonderful chance to win! Happy New Year!
    Beth
    Beth's Beauties
    bfiscus[at]nntc[dot]net

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  48. I hope Canadians are eligible to win! janesfilms@yahoo.ca

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  49. CAS at its best!!! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  50. Thanks for sharing your talent and art with us. I appreciate the inspiration!

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  51. What a wonderful way to start the new year! Great card and thanks!

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  52. What a beautiful card!! Thanks so much for the chance to win an awesome giveaway!! Happy New Year :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts
    indymermaid(at)gmail(dot)com

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  53. This is so pretty. I am your 375th new follower. Thanks for the chance to win a fabulous prize!!! hollysilva911@hotmail.com

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  54. Fabulous card and Happy New Year!!

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  55. Thanks for a great blog hop and some fun inspiration!

    Carol B
    ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

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  56. Happy New Years!! I hope you enjoyed a wonderful holiday season with family and friends!! Thank you for the opportunity to win!

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  57. Thanks to you for sharing your talents! Happy New Year!

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  58. Happy New Year. Thanks for a chance to win.

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  59. Love how you stacked the dies. Happy New Year! jeandonny2000 at hotmail dot com

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  60. Have a wonderful and creative New Year!!!! TFS and being apart of a fabulous hop.

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  61. happy new year! thank you for sharing!

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  62. I love the pop of colors with the gold! Beautiful card! Thanks for being a part of this fun hop! Best wishes in 2015! Happy New Year!

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  63. I love this card, it is so cool!

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  64. Happy new year. Thanks for the giveaway
    Email: memoriesbymanda AT gmail DOT com

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  65. You totally ROCK Karolyn!!! Thanks for a chance to win! (Lysaq@yahoo.com) Happy New Year!!!

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  66. Amazing card, like always. Thank you for sharing your expertise through your blog!
    nancy.allin18@gmail.com

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  67. Love the card! This is awesome. I'm having way too much fun. If you pick me here's my email mombrit@hotmail.com. Thank you

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  68. Pretty card. Love your colors. TFS
    Happy New Year!!

    resatwo at sbcglobal dot net

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  69. Beautiful card. Love the raised words and the glittery &
    thanks for sharing
    happy new years
    txmlhl@yahoo.com

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  70. Your card is really striking - I love it! Best wishes for 2015!

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  71. Fantastic card! I love how sharp and clean it looks. The colors you used is fabulous. Thank you for being a part of this hop...it's always great to see your work. Happy New Year!

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  72. Beautiful card Karolyn, love the colour combo and glitzy gold. Thanks for the chance to win the lovely surprise box.
    I am following you via email so I can come back after this huge blog hop and see what other lovely creations you have made : )

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  73. Beautiful Card thanks for the chance and Happy New year
    hugs Nikki

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  74. Love the card and color combo!
    redxying(at)hotmail.com

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  75. Thank you for sharing your love of crafting through your blog and for inspiring me to craft something everyday. I look forward to all that 2015 will bring our way.

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  76. absolutely gorgeous card! Thank you for the chance to win a surprise goodies box!!!

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  77. What a lovely card. Thank you for sharing your work and for the chance to win such a generous prize. Happy new year!

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  78. That giant gold ampersand really makes the card! Love it!

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  79. Your card is stunning. Obviously you love what you do. Thank YOU for sharing your beautiful cards with us!

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  80. Great prize and love the brightness of the card.....

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  81. I wonder what's in that flat rate box you are giving away! :)
    You made a beautiful card here, Karolyn! Thanks!
    bmprshisler@gmail.com

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  82. GORGEOUS card Karolyn - LOVE IT ALL!!! I really enjoy the projects you share on the Avery Elle Blog too!!!

    THANK YOU for being part of this AMAZING Blog Hop and THANK YOU for giving us the chance to win :)

    Wishing you a HAPPY & CREATIVE New Year :)

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  83. Love the use of the die cuts and that big ampersand is wonderful with this. Great card!

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  84. Love your combination love and thanks card, so unique and so elegant! Happy New Year to ya!

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  85. Great card! I always love stopping by to check out your blog!

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  86. Love the layout of your pretty CAS card! Your talent has really inspired me in 2014, hope you have a fabulous 2015!

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  87. Lovely cards,lovely work. Wish you happy crafting 2015!

    name63@yahoo.co.uk

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  88. Jaw dropping awesome color combo AND design! The BOLD "&" sign looks amazing! Sweet wee dots too :)

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  89. Love your card and thanks for a chance to win some goodies . This is one LONG blog hop.

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  91. Thanks for the inspiration and for the chance to win!
    dcomer1@gmail.com

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  92. Love the idea of a mystery box!!! Thanks for the chance to win, Happy New Year!

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  93. Just came to your blog for the first time today. LOVE the card with the ampersand and also your b-day invite in the later post!!

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  94. ooops, email: mauramccro@gmail.com

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  95. Beautiful. Reminds me of Mardi Gras. I would LOVE to start the New Year with a craft supply. Thank you for the opportunity to win. Dorothy Stewart, accutype@aol.com

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  96. Totally love your thank you card. Thank you for the opportunity to win your fab prize. berkerster at gmail dot com

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  97. What a great card! Love the colors you chose to go with the gold ampersand! Happy New Year! I hope you have a wonderful 2015! See you in March! :)

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  98. beautiful card! love those sentiment dies. Happy New year!
    -Rachel
    rwkrafts.com

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  99. What a lovely clean and simple card! Thanks for sharing in this blog hop.

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  100. Lovely card hun! Happy New Year!!! xxx

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  101. I became a follower a couple of weeks ago when I chanced upon your blog and wonderful card designs. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  102. Happy New Year Karolyn! Your card is absolutely gorgeous - love it! Thanks so much for the chance to win such a wonderful prize:)

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  103. Love your card! Thanks for the chance to win such an amazing prize package!

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  104. Thank you for your generosity! Happy New Year!

    Pamela Burke
    nc2004@hotmail.com

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  105. I absolutely adore your card! Happy New Year!

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  106. Love your style. so fun and pretty. Thanks for your inspiration. All the best for 2015! ria_m_ph@yahoo.com

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  107. That card is stunning!! Love the CAS layout and that glittery giant ampersand!

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  108. Happy New Year, thanks for the opportunity to win such a generous prize. I love the card you shared!
    nance459 at yahoo dot com

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  109. Great giveaway Thanks
    dshenrie@hotmail.com

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  110. Happy New Year!!!
    What great samples. I have to admit this is the first time I stop by your blog and am quite impressed!
    Thank you for your inspiration and sharing your talent!
    Michele, enchantedstamper AT gmail DOT com

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  111. Love the gold and pops of color! Happy New Year!

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  112. Love your wonderful card. Great colors and layout. Thanks for sharing.
    Crafty hugs,
    D~
    DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot
    dmcardmaker {at}{AOL}{dot}{COM}

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  113. You have some very pretty projects here--great fun and color! Thanks for a great start to 2015!

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  114. Happy New Year & TY. Love the pierced card Good Luck

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  115. Happy 2015 and thanks for the beautiful card.

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  116. Nice giveaway. Thanks for sharing.

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  117. Beautiful card. Thanks for the chance at such a great giveaway. Happy New Year!

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  118. Love your color choices! Happy New Year!

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  119. Happy New Year !
    What a GREAT card you made; I just love it !
    Thank you for the chance to win your giveaway.

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  120. I really liked the dimensional words against the stamped ampersand . Thanks for the chance. Southernbubbles@gmail.com

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  121. Your card is so cute, Karolyn! I love it! Happy New Year to an amazingly inspiring designer!

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  122. Super cute card and great prize.
    isoscia@aol.com

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  123. Happy New Year and thanks for a chance to win.

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  124. Beautiful color combo with the gold!
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  125. Thank you for your generosity! And Happy New Year!!

    Pamela Burke
    nc2004@hotmail.com

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  126. I am already a follower of yours and always love your beautiful card designs! Happy 2015 and thanks for all the crafty inspiration!
    kladd94803 at aol dot com

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  127. Fabulous cards...love your style! Happy New Year and thanks for participating in the hop.

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  128. Happy New Year! I really LOVE your work! Thanks so much for being part of this awesome blog hop!!

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  129. Beautiful card.
    Thanks for the chance.
    Gr Elly
    http://ellyscardcreatief.blogspot.ro/

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  130. Happy New Year
    Love your card it's very nice
    Thanks for such a great give way
    zullu26@aol.com

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  131. I spent a little bit of time browsing your blog and you make adorable and fun cards! I really like the paper piecing umbrella card! Thank you for the chance to win in this marvelous blog hop, it's very generous of all of you!

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  132. Thank you! Such "lovelies" on this Blog Hop! God bless you and yours in 2015 and always! {{HUGS}} ILuvTheEucharist @ aol.com

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  133. Love the card and chance to win.

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  134. Happy New Year and my this year be better than last! Love the card. TFS.
    avonsherry2003@yahoo.com

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  135. Happy New Year! Thanks for the wonderful giveaway! I wish you much success with your blog.
    (clayandamy@sbcglobal.net)

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  136. Hi Karolyn! Thanks for sharing your lovely card! Thanks also for a chance to win a great prize. Hope you and your family have a blessed 2015.

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  137. I love the font on the Avery Elle stamps... you used them great with the cards! Very cute!

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  138. What a pretty card and a great way to use heat embossing! That gold makes it so festive!
    apedoak(at)aol(dot)com

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  139. Great card. Thanks for the chance to win a great prize package.

    craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

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  140. I have been following you for a long time now and your cards are always stunning, this one is no exception. Always elegant and striking and just perfect. (And you photograph them so well!!! I rarely comment because I read so many blogs but hopefully you know form the number of visits how much people love your blog, even when they are terrible about leaving comments...)) Thank you for the giveaway - fingers crossed.

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  141. Happy New Year Karolyn. I love all the inspiration you share with us. Can' wait to see what you have up your sleeve for this year.

    Hugs,
    Dana
    mzdjoy@yahoo.com
    www.gotjoycreations.blogspot.com

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  142. Gorgeous card - love that gold embossed ampersand!

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  143. Absolutely FABULOUS card Karolyn!!! Love love LOVE the colors and the big gold embossed Ampersand! Happy New Year!!!

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

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  144. Such a fun blog hop! Your card is fabulous! Happy New Year!

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  145. Love the design and colors you used! Enamel dots look gorgeous!

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  146. What a wonderful offer to jump start 2015! Thank You (sam_joseph8902@yahoo.com)

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  147. Great card(s). Thanks for the chance to win your prize. Happy Crafty Year.

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  148. I love the way you use color! I really enjoyed visiting your lovely blog and getting to know your work. I'm in the hop this year, too. Wishing you a wonderful 2015!

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  149. Happy New Year, that is a beautiful card, and thank you for all the inspiration. looking forward to 2015

    Heather
    heifer21 (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  150. Happy New Year, always enjoy your creations!!! Hope you feel better.

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  151. Happy New Year!
    I just found your site from the blog hop and love your cards
    they are so pretty

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  152. oh wow!! that card - swoon! love the purple and teal and gold!! hello amazing color combo!!! wow!!! and that giant & is soooo cool!! love!

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  153. What a beautiful creation with those phrases! Love it! Glad to be here and a follower now!
    Thanks for your generous giveaway! Would love to win!
    Wishing You a Very Happy, Healthy, CREATIVE & pROSPEROUS NEW YEAR! lOOKING FORWARD TO 2015!

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  154. Love the beautiful colors you used on your thank you card...awesome!!

    peifert88@gmail.com

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  155. Love you clean and simple style. It's very elegant. Happy new year. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  156. I just recently came back to the world of stamps and dies. Would love a goodie box to get me rolling!

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  157. Wow what a great giveaway to start the New year.

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  158. I adore your love and thanks card! So beautiful. Happy new year!

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  159. Love your snowflake card from 12/24. The silver really makes it pop. Thank you for your creative inspiration

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  160. Really enjoy seeing all the things that can be done and grateful for the sharing.

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  161. Love your work! Such creative cards! I signed up to follow you via email: emeraldmaz@yahoo.com, and I can't wait to see what you make next! Thanks for sharing and for the giveaway!!

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  162. Love the card! Happy New Year!

    yukikocole@gmail.com

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  163. This card is stunning in it's simplicity! Would love to win a box of crafty goodness! Thanks for the chance to!

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  164. Lovely card! Thank you for sharing and being a part of this hop. Happy and blessed New Year to you♥

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  165. What a great card! Happy New Year to you and your family!

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  166. great idea!
    What an amazing prize, thanks for the chance to win!

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  167. your card is stunning!! ajmurdock@sympatico.ca

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  168. pretty card! Thanks for the chance to win. =)

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  169. Happy New Year. Thanks for a chance to win...

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  170. I love your card! Happy New Year and thanks for a chance to win.

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  171. I am new to card making and enjoying my very first Blog Hop

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  172. What a great way to start the new year with this blog hop. I love your clean and simple style - very effective! It's one that I find really hard to do.

    Thanks for the chance to win and happy creating in 2015

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  173. hi. pleased to meet you. I want Presents) nasyk2009@yandex.ru

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  174. Happy New Year and thanks for sharing your beautiful card with us. I love the clean and simple design and the embossing!
    stampnk(at) aol (dot) com

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  175. Great card, very pretty. Thanks for participating in the blog hop and giving us a chance to win a great prize.
    slyfoxphpstamps at cox dot net

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  176. Fabulous card! I love the gold embossing and the diecut letters - such a fabulous mixture!

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  177. Love your card. Thanks for the inspiration and the opportunity to win.

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  178. Happy New Year and thanks for sharing your cards and your blog and inspiration to all of us.

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  179. Thanks for sharing your creativity and the chance to win a prize!
    margbrid@carolina.rr.com

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  180. Happy New Year and thank you for the opportunity to win such wonderful prizes. I love these hops as they are a great opportunity to win sample products to try in new ways and they are also a way to get to know new crafters and their work. Thanks again!

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  181. Hello, I was peeking around your blog, your cards are a work of art. Im new to your blog and a new follower. Love this blog hop, not just for the fab giveaways but all the new blogs I'm finding along the way. Lots of great inspiration. Thanks for sharing and the chance to win. I can't wait to see what new projects you dream up.

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  182. Karolyn, your cards are very creative, thank you for sharing. Have a great New Year.

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  183. Beautiful card. I love the colors. Happy 2015

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  184. Thank you for the inspiration!

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