Thursday, December 31, 2015

Seasons Givings Blog Hop



Happy New Year!! I am so excited to be participating in the Seasons Givings Blog Hop! If you are here from Dina's amazing blog, you are in the right place. If you would like to start the hop from the very beginning, I invite you to go to the Lawn Fawn blog, and make your way back here, via the creativity inspiring slow boat. The purpose of this hop is to thank you, our readers for your support to our creative endeavours.


To enter the draw for the prize shown above, please leave a comment on my blog with your contact information using the following format: yourname_at_youremailprovider_dot_com (or however it ends com/ca/net etc). My draw will take place at 7:00am (MST) on Friday, January 8th, and all comments to that point will be entered. The prize will be awarded as shown, with no substitutions. The winner will be responsible for any customs/duty charges incurred during shipping.


I created this card to celebrate all the resolutions that will be made and discarded over the next while. I tend to not make resolutions to ring in the new year, but I know it is a common practice among many. I don't really drink alcohol or coffee much, so while I think the last few stamped sentiments I've used are funny, it's through second hand information, believe me!


I really love the Tim Holtz blueprint stamps very much and this stamp is from his Fresh Brewed set. I applied glossy accents over LATTE in the corner before I sponged ink on so it would remain clean looking.


These print papers are from an old and discontinued Basic Grey collection, Origins.


I cut apart the original sentiment stamp (Depresso by Riley & Co.) so I could create a punny tag line on the front of my card. While I have many pun sentiment stamps in my collection, I chose to cut this one apart because I doubt I would use it as it was manufactured. I created this tag using Spellbinders Petite Pennants.


Lg Classic Rectangles and Sm Classic Rectangles were used to cut and emboss the coffee cup and sentiment. To colour the to-go coffee cup I used copic markers - C0, 1, 3, 5, W00, 1, 3, 5, E41, 43, YG91, 95, 99, colorless blender.


I sponged most of the papers used for this card with pumice stone, frayed burlap and black soot distress inks.

There have been a lot of changes in my house this year, and I can't even imagine what next year holds in store. I am both holding my breath with my eyes closed tightly and looking forward with eager anticipation. I wish you all the best in the coming year and wish you luck in this draw.

Lawn Fawn














































(**you are here) Loretta Lock (here are you**)


















































173 comments:

  1. LOVE your card...just fabulous. Happy New Year.

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  2. Such a lovely card, love your light expresso colour!

    Thank you for the chance to win such a fabulous pack of crafty goodies!!!

    heaneyh1_gmail_com

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  3. Great card. I do love those blueprints stamps too. Thanks so much for taking care of all the rescues...You are my hero. :) Thanks for the chance to win your goodies ! :)

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  4. Happy New Year. Love your card. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  5. I used to work in a cafe, how is it I have not heard that punny joke before?? (Oh the fun I could have with that, hee!)

    ltc_@_dvixen_com

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  6. I like your designs! Happy New Year! And thank you for the generous giveaway!
    andreajanse_at_gmail_dot_com

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  7. Awesome Coffee Card!! Thank you for the opportunity of the great prize giveaway. Happy New Year!! vlharrod(at)bellsouth(dot)net

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  8. What an awesome blog hop! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  9. Great card for coffee lovers! Thanks for the chance to win such a nice prize. Happy New Year!

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  10. Ahh ha ha love that card it's so true some days must have 1 cuppa a day at least thank you for the chance to win hugs Nikki elusionary60@hotmail.com

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  11. Happy New Year!! love your coffee card!!!! chingm10@gmail.com

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  12. Love your work & have followed your blog for a while now. Blessings! Carol Rossouw

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  13. What a wonderfully generous prize pack! Thanks for the inspiration! Happy New Year to you and your family!

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  14. I don't know what it is about coffee themed cards, but I LOVE them...and I don't even drink coffee! LOL! Your card is fantastic! Happy New Year!

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  15. Cute and funny card! Happy New Year! dmarsolek_at_yahoo_dot_com

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  16. Love the humor on your card, but yet how true.
    Happy New Year!
    debvasel_at_gmail_dot_com

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  17. Thanks for the chance to win. Cute card and Happy New Year!

    cjcrosby_hotmail_com

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  18. OMGosh I love your card!!!
    rannahromps@gmail.com

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  19. Such a cool card, thanks for the chance to win some crafty goodies : )

    Jenny
    jenfa1_at_tpg_dot_com_dot_au

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  20. Happy new year! What a lovely card. Thanks for the fun giveaway too. Best wishes on 2016.

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  21. Happy New Year! What a good pun on that card!

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  22. wonderful prize!
    I would be verry happy if I winn!
    thank you for the chance!
    love your card!
    it is great!
    Happy new year!
    Bad Kitty's Craftroom
    >^.^<

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  23. Great coffee card! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  24. HA! Great card and awesome sentiment! Wishing you a Happy, Happy 2016!

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  25. I feel left out on the coffee cards because I don't drink coffee - I'm a Pepsi addict. The card is great though.
    thanks for the offer of a gift.
    Happy New Year
    txmlhl@yahoo.com

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  26. Fantastic giveaway - thanks! Love Riley & Co. sentiments. Happy New Year!

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  27. I love coffee, so this is a great card! Happy New Year!

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  28. Happy New Year! Fabulous Giveaway, thanks!

    Carol B
    ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

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  29. Super cute card! Happy New Year!

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  30. Beautiful inspiration. Fantastic hop and prizes. Thank you.
    cotterattapps@msn.com

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  31. I love coffee card.
    Happy New Year!

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  32. Have a warm and crafty 2016!
    Cheers!
    Michele

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  33. Thanks for the giveaway! Happy New Year!!! <3

    lornaswebster_at_gmail_dot_com

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  34. looking forward to your creativity in 2016.

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  35. What a great card! Have a Happy New Year!!!

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  36. Love your coffee card. Thank you for the chance to win.

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  37. Oh my... your depresso card is so funny! I love it!!!

    Thanks for the chance to win those goodies!

    From: Julie
    housekeeper008@yahoo.com

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  38. Happy New Year!! What a great card!! Sabrina Radican bre36@hotmail.com

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  39. Wonderful card. Love the colors and layers. TFS

    Happy New Year

    resatwo at sbcglobal dot net

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  40. Ha Ha! Great card! I'm glad I had 2 cups of coffee this morning! Thanks for a chance to win a great prize pack. creationsnatalie_at_gmail_dot_com

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  41. this card is so cool!
    ccanfield1_at_gmail_dot_com

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  42. Love the coffee card. Cute sentiment.
    mkdrainatgmaildotcom

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  43. So many beautiful giveaway. Thank you for the chance to join the game. Happy New Year. If the envelope is the word "free" does not charge customs duties.

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  44. Love coffee cards. orot_dot_mejia_at_gmail_dot_com

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  45. Thank you so much for the giveaway. I hope your new year is foll of wonderful crafting.

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  46. Thanks for the chance to win a great prize.My e mail address is joanshanks@eastlink.ca Joan

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  47. Hi Loretta, I love your "depresso" card - I feel the same way when there's no tea!

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  48. Hi,

    Thanks for the chance to win this fabulous prize! My e-mail is perfectasimperfecciones@gmail.com

    Cariños,
    María Alba

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  49. Love the sentiment on this card!! So true!

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  50. That card is stunning! I don't drink coffee, either, but I always love sentiments like this. They're so fun, because you know it is true about people that do drink it. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  51. Great card! Happy New Year!
    mrsgcb_at_gmail_dot_com

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  52. Happy New Year! Thank you for this wonderful blog hop! So much fun and so many amazing prizes and inspiration.

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  53. what a fun card! thanks for the chance for some goodies!

    giggles_987@yahoo.com

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  54. Hahaha... what a fun card! Thanks for the giggles and the fab prize package you put together! dcomer1_at_gamil_dot_com

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  55. Oh how I love that depresso card.

    Sue
    rolfe974@prodigy.net

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  56. Thanks for sharing all the details on your fun card! Just love it! Thanks also for a chance to win a fabulous prize of crafting goodies. I wish you a happy and blessed new year. bperdue8@triad.rr.com.

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  57. Great designs - What a great giveaway - thanks so much for a chance.

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  58. Awesome prize giveaway! Thanks so much for the chance to win! Happy new year… God bless!

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  59. Thank you for being a part of the hop and giveaway

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  60. Nice coffee card :)
    Happy New Year!

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  61. Great card! Love the stamp you used!
    deniseb777_at_gmail_dot_com

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  62. Such a pretty card!
    yukikocole_at_gmail_dot_com

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  63. Happy New Year! Hope 2016 is a wonderful year for you.

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  64. LOVE your coffee card! Happy new year to you!
    Thank you for the opportunity to win a fantastic giveaway! ♥
    keelalagirl_at_gmail_dot_com

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  65. Great blog hop. shirleyoz_at_iprimus_com_au

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  66. Stunning card. tracy_dot_ercole_at_live_dot_com_dot_au

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  67. Love your card! Happy 2016 and thanks for the chance to win:-)
    o_dot_janeckova_at_gmail_dot_com

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  68. Gorgeous and so generous - thank you for sharing your talents with us. Regards Marie. markyle3@bigpond.com

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  69. Happy New Year to you! Love you card!!!
    Thank yoou for the opportunity of winning

    guida_dot_a_dot_machado_at_gmail_dot_pt

    Hugs,
    Guida

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  70. This card is really cute. Great inking. I love the sentiments.

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  71. What a generous giveaway and your card?! I pinned it...love it!
    Happy New Year!
    tsurutadesigns_at_gmail_dot_com

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  72. Happy New Year 2016!! Thanks for the opportunity to win.
    jolea_dot_1994_at_gmail_dot_com

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  73. Funny card! Happy New Year :) pjpockey_at_yahoo_dot_com

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  74. Love the card! Thanks for the inspiration and for being part of this fun hop! Happy New Year!
    JessicaPascarella_at_kissinkrafts_at_yahoo_dot_com

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  75. I love your card Loretta.
    Your gift is wonderful, I am sure its well worth the shipping cost. Sign me up! LOL

    Teresa Doyle
    elyod.aseret@gmail.com

    Thanks for the chance to win.

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  76. Your cards are brilliant...thanks for the chance...Happy New Year...xx ursulalongworth@talktalk.net

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  77. Great card! Thanks for a chance to win! Happy New Year!! happybumblebeee@gmail.com

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  78. Omg I love your card! So funny. Lala993@icloud.com

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  79. Cute! Marcia.smartblast@gmail.com

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  80. Not a fan of coffee but am a fan of your card
    Cheryl
    endgame369@gmail.com

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  81. I hope most of the changes you experienced in 2015 were good ones and that your 2016 is a FANTASTIC year for you.

    Thank you for being a part of this TERRIFIC blog hop. I look forward to it every year!


    Carol Froehlich at carolf857@gmail.com

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  82. Beautiful card and an awesome giveaway!

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  83. Great giveaway, thanks for the chance!

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  84. Happy New Year!!
    Awesome card!!

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  85. That is such a lovely card. And, great prize too. arlinverna at tnics dot com

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  86. Love your card. I do feel that way if I don't have coffee too. Thank you for the lovely prize package. My email is Deepalux_at_gmail_dot_com
    I hope this is how you wanted it.
    Happy New Year.

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  87. Great card. Thanks for a chance to win.
    cindy_dot_conklin_at_gmail_dot_com

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  88. Wish you a very happy 2016. Love the card, since I drink a lot of coffee! crownfocus_at_gmail_dot_com

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  89. I love puns, and your "depresso" card is fantastic!
    Thanks for taking part in this fun blog hop and for the great prize package you are offering!
    I just became a follower of your blog and would love it if you returned the favor. I have only been blogging since July and get very excited every time someone new joins my blog! My address is:
    http://carriescustomcards.blogspot.com
    Best wishes for a very blessed 2016!

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  90. Cutest card ever! Thanks for this opportunity!

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  91. Cute card! Great prize package....thanks for the chance to win. Have a wonderful new year!

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  92. happy new year. thanks for hopping and being part of this great give-away.

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  93. Cute card. This card could be for me. I love coffee. Thanks for being in the hop and for the great prize.

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  94. what a fun concept for your card - too cute. mjcussi_at_q_dot_com

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  95. Wow! Your work is beautiful, and way more skilled than I can produce, but I will keep trying! Thanks for a chance to try some cool stuff!

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  96. What a nice card ! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  97. Your card is darling! Thanks for being part of this amazing (and huge) hop! Happy new year!

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  98. Love your card! And such a great prize package - thanks! Best wishes for 2016.

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  99. Very funny card! Thanks for your generous giveaway!

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  100. happy new year!
    Theresa Kane_drama0804@aol.com

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  101. what a fun card, love the joke. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  102. Great sentiment even thought I don't drink coffee either.
    slrdowney_at_hotmail_dot_ com

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  103. Happy new year and thanks for all your crafty inspirations!
    obsessedwithgoats_at_yahoo_dot_com

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  104. Happy New Year! Thanks for offering this prize pack.

    My email is: twynkles_at_live_dot_com

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  105. Hi Loretta,

    AWESOME CARDS!!! Thanks for the chance to win!
    My e-mail is perfectasimperfecciones@gmail.com

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  106. Great card, I feel this way about no diet coke, but the sentiment is great! Happy New year

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  107. The humor is most appreciated. Between depressor and the hangover card, I have found my place of peace. Southernbubbles@gmail.com

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  108. Love your card - that's how I feel without coffee. Awesome prize package - thank you and Happy New Year!
    rebyah1@gmail.com

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  109. Beautiful site. Great prizes! Tons of inspiration!

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  110. Awesome card..love that sentiment...lol... Thanks for being a part of this hop! Happy new year! Bzscrapper66_at_gmail_dot_com

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  111. I'm so glad to see someone else who loves Riley and Co. stamps! This is one of my favorites! They are so funny! Happy New Year and thank you for being part of this hop!

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  112. I love how you colored your card. You have a true talent.
    Thank you so much for sharing.

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  113. Hahaha! Great card! Happy New Year Friend!

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  114. Love your card! Thanks for a chance to win your giveaway. :D
    Janet
    moosisk@hotmail.com

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  115. CindyA. At aguirrefamily@netzero.com

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  116. Thank you for your generosity... I wish you only good things in 2016.

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  117. Cute card, love the
    puny saying!
    Carla from Utah
    chph4evr_at_msn_dot_com

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  118. Love your card. I've got to get me some sentiments from Riley & Co. Thanks for the giveaway.
    ta2pires_at_yahoo_dot_com

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  119. Lol, love that card! Thanks for the chance to win! funamom at yahoo dot com

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  120. Kathy@kathyx2cats@gmail.com
    This blog hop is great!! I've been introduced to many new blogs, products and websites. Thank you.

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  121. Happy New Year! Thank you for this amazing chance! raggiodiluce82_at_gmail_dot_com

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  122. That is a great card! Happy New Year. I don't bother with the resolutions usually but this year I have promised my self to get back to doing more with my paper crafting. Shouldn't be too difficult a resolution to keep! :)
    Thank you for sharing!

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  123. Cute card, I am a coffee drinker! So true.

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  124. The card is hilarious! Happy new year!
    You can find my email address by clicking on my name ;)

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  125. Happy New Year. If I didn't have any coffee I'd be under a table somewhere, or in a doctor's office. 😁

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  126. Happy New Year and thank you for the chance to win such a great giveaway! I really like your card even though I don't drink coffee either! jennifer@rogers.com

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  127. Love the card and the humor! Fabulous hop!

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  128. Great prize package. Would love to win. choman9912@aol.com

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  129. Great card for a coffee lover like me! Thanks for the inspiration and for the chance to win your generous prize package! Happy New Year! gmongenel_at_gmail_dot_com

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  130. Fabulous blueprint card and awesome giveaway, Loretta!
    Happy New Year!


    CardsByHelen_at_gmail_dot_com

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  131. Wow! What a creative card. I love it! Thank you for the opportunity to win such great goodies. Happy New Year!

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  132. Happy New Year's! Fantastic giveaway from all of you all. Thank You!

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  133. did you make that card just for me. LOL? That's exactly how I feel when I haven't had my coffee. I love it. Happy New Year to you, may the coming year bring you many blessings. giveawayjean_at_gmail_dot_com

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  134. Happy New Year! kristenciambrone_ kkc036@gmail.com

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  135. Thank you so much for your blog and this giveaway. God bless! ILuvTheEucharist (at) aol.com

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  136. Happy 2016! LOL. Your card is wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
    Thanks for the chance to win some goodies.
    Crafty hugs,
    Dawn
    DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot
    dmcardmaker at {Gmail} dot com

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  137. kbryantfasa@earthlink.net

    Love your card and the giveaway loos great.

    Kathy

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  138. I really enjoy your work and sense of humor. Looking forward to seeing your fun inspiration in 2016. Thanks for the chance for your great prize. june.swart_at_netzero_dot_net

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  139. I love this card! So cute and fun. alfwilk_at_yahoo_dot_com. I hope you have a fantastic 2016.

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  140. Love how you designed this card--so many interesting elements! Thanks for the chance at a great prize!! carolhint0469_at_att_dot_net

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  141. cpns4kay_at_gmail_dot_com Thank you!

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  142. Thanks for the great giveaway. Hope 2016 will be good to you.

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  143. LOL LOL LOL I needed that giggle!! Smashing card! Thank you for your generous giveaway - tell you what, we can take turns closing our eyes and guiding each other through this new year :)

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  144. Your card is FABULOUS! I love the sentiment! It's VERY funny for an avid coffee drinker if I say so myself.

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  145. What a fantastic card & giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  146. Love your artsy coffee card and wish you the happiest 2016, full of crafty inspiration! Thank you so much for the giveaway.
    kladd94803 at aol dot com

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  147. That would indeed be depresso. lol
    ajjupiter58 at gmail dot com

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  148. Cute pun! Thanks for the instructions on how you created this humorous card. Thanks, also, for the chance to win this great selection of giveaways!

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  149. Ahahah...troppo simpatica questa card! ciacchinascrap@yahoo.it

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  150. WOW... Love your coffee card! The color is beautiful and your design is fabulous! Thank you so much for sharing it with us!

    HAPPY NEW YEAR to you and your family!
    - Helen Gullett
    gulletthm_at_yahoo_dot_com

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  151. Love this coffee themed card, great details in the cup too. ria_m_ph at yahoo_dot_com

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  152. fabulous card...love the colors and design!
    dotssecret_at_yahoo_dot_com

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  153. Happy New Year and thank you for sharing and inspiring! I look forward to following you throughout the new year. Thank you for the opportunity to enter your giveaway! God Bless you. Eliana from Lakewood

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  154. Love your card. Happy New Year and thanks for a chance to win!

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  155. Happy New Year. Thanks for the chance to win. paperinkrock_at_gmail_dot_com

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  156. What an AWESOME card!! I love my coffee, and have loved trying out the seasonal CoffeeMate creamers. However, I couldn't find the gingerbread flavor anywhere!! So, yes I feel depresso when there is no coffee left. I love my Keurig too. Makes brewing coffee easier. Thank you very much for sharing and participating in this blog hop and Happy New Year!! hovermalej2230_at_gmail_dot_com

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  157. Your card is hysterical, and despite the fact that you have obviously had a tough year, you still maintained your sense of humor, that's important! I had a bad 2015 as well, but I am hopeful for 2016 for us both. Thank you for the chance to win and for your participation in this hop.

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  158. Hi, that blueprint concept is fun. You gave a great Prize package. I have no noticed anyone else to give away embossing powders
    We all go through those and need more.b Janie. Ladyj711@live.com

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  159. Love the blueprint coffee cup! Great idea. Thanks.

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  160. I am loving all these fabulous prizes. love your card, happy new year!

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  161. Lovely coffee card,it's fabulous!Amazing prizes,love all those goodies!Thanks for sharing!

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  162. Just fabulous prizes to be won and enjoyed the take on your card. Thank you for the opportunity to win.

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  163. Thank you for sharing your card and this awesome chance to win!

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  164. Thank you for sharing your lovely card!

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  165. Thank you for your generosity, Loretta! You're so sweet!

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