21 June 2012

MCT June Release Blog Hop: Flying By To Say...

by Veronica

Welcome, welcome to today's Release Blog Hop. If you've come here from Trell's blog, you're on the right path. If not, mosey on over to Emma's blog to start the Hop from the beginning.

Today's project is a 5.5" x 5.5" card I created for my oldest brother's 40th birthday. This card was super simple to make, but came out so cute (and looks like I spent way more time on it than I did). What's the trick to making a quick card look time-consuming/fancy? Layers. Lots of layers.

The patterned papers are all from an old Stampin' Up! 6 x 6 paper pad. After die cutting my clouds and airplane (MCT's Fly Away With Me Dies), I stamped the airplane (Fly Away With Me Stamp Set) on the cut-out and colored it with my Copics. I daubered around the clouds with some turquoise ink to make them
stand out a bit more. The sentiment from Fly Away With Me Sentiments was stamped onto the included banner die and everything was popped up one or more time. And I mean EVERYTHING! Pop dots were the only adhesive used on this card! The inside of the card simply says, "Happy Birthday!".


***GIVEWAY ALERT***

ONE LUCKY WINNER can choose $50 worth of Emma's products from her store HERE! You NEVER know, Emma just "might" feel generous & choose more than one winner for some other FUN prizes as well!  All you have to do is leave a comment here & for MORE CHANCES, leave a comment on ALL blogs in this hop!  Also leave a way for us to contact you!  Emma will use random.org to pick the lucky winners from ALL THE COMMENTS COMBINED!!! So, you have lots of chances to win!  Again, all you have to do is leave a comment on all blogs in this hop for more chances to win! The deadline is Sunday, June 24th at midnight PST! EASY PEASY!!! GOOD LUCK!:)
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Thanks for hopping with us today! I'm your last stop!


I hope you were inspired!


- Veronica
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96 comments :

  1. My Creative TimeJune 21, 2012 at 3:44 AM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE your card!!!! I LOVE how you did the clouds to make them stand out ~ EXCELLENT job my sweet friend! THANK YOU!
    Big HUGE hugs,
    Emma;)

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  2. MaribelJune 21, 2012 at 5:03 AM

    Oooh I like the inking on the clouds! This looks great!
    Maribel
    ilovescrapping.blogspot.com

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  3. AnonymousJune 21, 2012 at 5:07 AM

    what a great card i like what you did with the clouds
    valerie
    varguelles50@att.net

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  4. PamelaJune 21, 2012 at 6:28 AM

    I LOVE this card....perfect pic of paper!

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  5. TerriJune 21, 2012 at 7:17 AM

    Such a cute card sweetie.The paper is perfect for this card. GREAT JOB!

    Love,
    Mom

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  6. UnknownJune 21, 2012 at 7:17 AM

    Veronica I lave how you used the stamps and dies of emmas release. it look great

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  7. crafty cricutJune 21, 2012 at 7:53 AM

    Great card, such a cute plane

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  8. Tami B.June 21, 2012 at 8:05 AM

    Very cute. I love these cloud dies!

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  9. snappy scrappyJune 21, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    Beautiful card...and a wonderful blog hop...you guys always inspire!!
    Lee-Ann :)
    kubinec@tbaytel.net

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  10. Christine's Creative CardsJune 21, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    Thanks for the tip on LOTS OF LAYERS Great card, TFS. --C

    christinescreativecards@gmail.com

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  11. Debbie (from Sugar Land)June 21, 2012 at 9:06 AM

    Such a cute card! I'm sure your brother will love it!

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  12. BeverlyJune 21, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    Wow! Love this new release of stamps and dies! There are so many ways to use them creatively! Your card is adorable, Veronica!

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  13. KristiJune 21, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    Love the plane, it is so cute flying by with all it's messages!
    Kristi
    kidshomelove at yahoo dot com

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  14. Cindy LovellJune 21, 2012 at 9:49 AM

    Beautiful card,Veronica!! I love the distressing on the clouds! :)
    Cindy

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  15. TedJune 21, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    Veronica, I really like how you treated the clouds...so realistic! :) happilyevercrafter at gmail dot com

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  16. MargieJune 21, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    Adorable card!

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  17. AnonymousJune 21, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    I Love me some pop dots too :) This card is adorable! love the paper you used Totally looks like you spent lots of time on it :)

    micia

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  18. DianaJune 21, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    simple is good too! good job!

    bdcampers@msn.com

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  19. Hawks Nest HobbiesJune 21, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    What a prettycard,great job! Pop dots rock :)

    Debbie

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  20. Craft Me ThisJune 21, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    I know we all get inspired from Emma's Design Team and Emma herself. Always a great release and a great Hop done by all.

    Barbara
    Craft Me This

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  21. Wendie HaynesJune 21, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    Simple & cute! Perfect!

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  22. TheTulipCollectorJune 21, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    Great coloring. I love how this card turned out.

    LindaV

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  23. Crafting KatieJune 21, 2012 at 11:01 AM

    Beautiful card! I love your inking, and that paper is too cute!

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  24. Kim HJune 21, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    Vronica ~ Oh my this card is just AMAZING! Of course that background paper is AWESOME! Your coloring is just GORGEOUS! Simple but just PERFECT!!!! Awesome job as always!

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  25. AnonymousJune 21, 2012 at 11:47 AM

    Veronica, your card is beautiful and I agree, the coloring is terrific! I just love how that phrase "flying by to say..." trails off so you can use it for almost any ocassion or sentiment. That Emma is so darn smart!

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  26. JeanneJune 21, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    Great tip on the pop dots! it adds so much to a card...and this one is perfect! I love all the dimension! Great job Veronica!!

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  27. AnonymousJune 21, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    cute card! I love your layers on your card.

    Niki
    billniki@gmail.com

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  28. JudyofNVJune 21, 2012 at 1:09 PM

    Such a cute card! Love the plane flying over the houses..so clever!
    judy.nevada@gmail.com

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  29. Cindy BelandJune 21, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    Hi Veronica,Your card is sooo FANTASTIC!I LOVE the great background paper,SUPER CUTE my friend!!:)

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  30. AnonymousJune 21, 2012 at 1:20 PM

    This is great little card. I love the little airplane. Thank you for such a great project and the chance to win some great stamps!

    Sue
    yahpahsbud@yahoo.com

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  31. UnknownJune 21, 2012 at 1:54 PM

    Beautiful, beautiful card..love all the detail you added. Thank you for sharing.

    Annette

    AnnetteASalinas@aol.com

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  32. CRAZY4 CHRISTJune 21, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    Very nice card!! Love the scenes with the houses.
    Kristan
    sierrababy08 at hotmail dot com

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  33. CathyinMNJune 21, 2012 at 2:28 PM

    Very cute card! I like that the plane is flying past the town.
    tcsobotka at charter dot net

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  34. SharJune 21, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    So cute, Veronica! Love the house border on the background paper. And layering.....I love the layers. :) Great job!!!

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  35. lindagk23June 21, 2012 at 2:52 PM

    Veronica your card is so super cute! Love all the details you added! So adorable! Thanks so much for sharing and hope you have a wonderful day! lindagk23ataoldotcom

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  36. BeatrizSJune 21, 2012 at 2:54 PM

    Love the little houses and the layering! Very Beautiful card! Love it!
    Beatriz S
    Bettyboop2481@Hotmail.com

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  37. LezlyeJune 21, 2012 at 3:44 PM

    Adorable card..wow this was a great lineup..Makes you want the stamps for sure!

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  38. Felicia - Scrapper in the MakingJune 21, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    Oooohh My I absolutely Love and Adore this card. Great Job, Girlie! Smooches... Felicia - frankleecrafts [at] gmail [dot] com

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  39. DebbieJune 21, 2012 at 4:00 PM

    the clouds are so nice love the technique to ink around the edges. they stand out just enough great
    upnurse at aol dot com

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  40. SarahJune 21, 2012 at 4:13 PM

    This Card is so cool! It looks like the airplane is flying very cool Great job!

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  41. Crafty MoniJune 21, 2012 at 4:17 PM

    Cute card! I loved the blue on the clouds, they really stand out:)

    Peace, Love, & Cricut Hug's!
    Monica L.

    monita23 at ca dot rr dot com

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  42. TJune 21, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    Love it all..but really love the clouds...beautiful card! tfs!
    Terry
    tlgerrior@yahoo.com

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  43. Danielle LeeJune 21, 2012 at 5:56 PM

    Pretty card. It may be simple, but it's beautiful. Great colors and dimension. Thanks for sharing and Happy 40th to your brother.

    Danielle
    leeceratops@comcast.net

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  44. quilt4fun2June 21, 2012 at 6:11 PM

    Perfect paper with the houses and clouds. Popping up your plane and clouds with the inking really makes it look like it is flying. Great job on your card.
    quilt 4 fun 2 at hot mail dot com

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  45. Houses Built of CardsJune 21, 2012 at 6:20 PM

    BEAUTIFUL! LOVE your blue inked clouds! They're PERFECT!!!

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

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  46. TinaJune 21, 2012 at 6:35 PM

    Great cards, clouds and colors.

    Tina
    aurathentic@gmail.com

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  47. KathyJune 21, 2012 at 6:55 PM

    Such a cute card....love it!
    Thanks,
    Kathy
    http://the3esblog.blogspot.com/

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  48. LaraJune 21, 2012 at 6:55 PM

    Love the layers- you are so right, they make a card really stand out. Thanks for the inspiration! lclass003atgmaildotcom

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  49. JovanJune 21, 2012 at 6:59 PM

    Beautiful card!

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  50. MimiJune 21, 2012 at 7:53 PM

    Your card makes the clouds look airborne! Love it.

    mimi2trentdrew.blogspot.com
    cbarwick@comcast.net

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  51. MeganJune 21, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    Such a pretty card!

    megan.saxe@gmail.com

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  52. CassandraJune 21, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    Love the dimension..the plane totally looks like it's really flying! ~hugs

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  53. jessicaJune 21, 2012 at 9:39 PM

    Beautiful job on your card!!! loving this new release!!!
    TFS
    jessica
    chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com

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  54. melllisssaJune 21, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    Such a cute card! I love seeing all the beautiful things that you create.

    Thanks so much for sharing!
    misshoanggg (at) gmail.com

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  55. SuzyJune 21, 2012 at 10:01 PM

    Awesome card! I think that plane die is so cute. Emma has designed such an "uplifting" release!! Thanks for sharing :)
    Suzanne suzyq28024@gmail.com

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  56. RebeccaJune 21, 2012 at 10:04 PM

    THe layers really do make a card special! This card is really cute! I have really enjoyed all of the inspiration with this release! TFS!

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  57. FromMyPinkRoomJune 21, 2012 at 11:43 PM

    thank you for sharing all your cute projects, i can't wait to get my order...the whole set!!

    Juanita G
    Lita1 at bak dot rr dot com

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  58. BeverlyJune 22, 2012 at 12:00 AM

    Super cute card, Veronica! I love how you layered the clouds to make them stand out!

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  59. Kim's KreationsJune 22, 2012 at 12:30 AM

    Love all the layers. Your choice of background paper really makes the card adorable. The banner sentiment is perfect.
    Ogdendoll @gmail. Com

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  60. CarolJune 22, 2012 at 12:41 AM

    This looks like a LOT of work...love all the detail. Thanks for sharing!!!
    XOXOX & Blessings,
    Carol
    hrhcva@gmail.com

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  61. KnT Designs by TeresaJune 22, 2012 at 1:24 AM

    Yet another great project. All of you ladies did such an outstanding job showcasing the new release.

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  62. Dottie =)June 22, 2012 at 1:30 AM

    Beautiful!! Everyone did amazing things :)

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  63. EileenJune 22, 2012 at 1:43 AM

    Really cute card! Thanks for the inspiration!
    Eileen

    madimon at sbcglobal dot net

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  64. SuzanneJune 22, 2012 at 2:04 AM

    Hi Veronica!
    What a BEAUTIFUL Card! Love your Copic coloring and the pops of layers...it really gives it a POP! :)
    Thank you for sharing...have a wonderful day!

    Suzanne
    suzwatanabe@yahoo.com

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  65. BrendaJune 22, 2012 at 2:39 AM

    Such a cute card,your brother is going to love this card!

    bolvera66@yahoo.com

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  66. DebicanJune 22, 2012 at 4:33 AM

    I guess your right...the layers make this card look fabulous. Love the pop dots on everything. Hugs, Debi

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  67. VICTORIAJune 22, 2012 at 7:27 AM

    Veronica I love your airplane card wonderful job on it!!!!
    win_or_lose52@hotmail.com

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  68. SheriJune 22, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    The airplane with the city is perfect!

    sheri

    sherii at cfl dot rr dot com

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  69. M LandtiserJune 22, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    Last but certainly not LEAST! I like the way you added the houses at the base of the card with the airplane above it and I do like your color choices. What a nice card!

    VLL1974@gmail.com

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  70. ReginaJune 22, 2012 at 12:40 PM

    Cute, cute card. Love the houses below. Rena
    regina95370@sbcglobal.net

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  71. Sew Sweet N CraftyJune 22, 2012 at 2:21 PM

    Great card! I'm sure he'll love it...and he'll think you spent oodles of time on it.

    Sew Sweet N Crafty
    SewSweetNCrafty.blogspot.com
    SewSweetNCrafty@gmail.com

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  72. AnonymousJune 22, 2012 at 3:07 PM

    I love your card and the demensions do make it look like it took some time to do. TFS
    dmcardmaker at aol dot com

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  73. SarahJune 22, 2012 at 3:11 PM

    Very cute card! I hope your brother loves it and thinks you took hours and hours to make it lol!


    sweatherwax31 at gmail dot com

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  74. PattyJune 22, 2012 at 3:18 PM

    Wow...very cute card....love the little houses underneath for scenery!!!

    peifert88@gmail.com

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  75. tonka50June 22, 2012 at 3:34 PM

    Your card is so cute. Love the houses with it.

    imsam4now@suddenlink.net

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  76. Sue DJune 22, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    Great scene you created.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  77. CindylopJune 22, 2012 at 7:57 PM

    Super cute card!

    Cindylop@rocketmail.com

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  78. Mommy's Crafty CreationsJune 22, 2012 at 8:30 PM

    Love your card!!

    Veronica
    mommyscraftycreations.blogspot.com
    mommyscraftycreations at gmail dot com

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  79. snowdraakJune 22, 2012 at 10:35 PM

    Great card. I love the buildings and the layers on the card. Cute use of the clouds too.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Alison
    snowdraak at msn dot com

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  80. JessicaJune 23, 2012 at 12:08 AM

    Love the card. The scene is amazing and the colors too. Thanks for share.
    lopezjrivera@centennialpr.net

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  81. marg0006June 23, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    You did such a fantastic job with the card. LOve the clouds sticking out w/such a cool scene.

    marg0006 at verizon dot net

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  82. Lady FairJune 23, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    Super cute card, love the layering and the dimension you created by inking the clouds. I've already placed my order for the entire release I can hardly wait to create!

    lflinesatcomcastdotnet

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  83. Kerry TJune 23, 2012 at 7:39 PM

    Beautiful card! Thanks for the inspiration.
    Kerry

    mommakcrafts.blogspot.com

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  84. LisaJune 23, 2012 at 11:42 PM

    Cute card, I'm sure your brother will love it!
    Thanks
    Lisa @ fddlmm5@aol.com

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  85. joniJune 24, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    Such a special card for your brother! I love it and it does look like you spent a lot of time on it!!! So pretty and so perfect for the occasion! TFS
    hugs,
    joni

    arcocha at yahoo dot com

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  86. Scrappin with the bugJune 24, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    Adorbale I'm sure your brother will really love this card. Great job and yes it looks like it took hours. Great tip!!!

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  87. Crafty Pink ButterflyJune 24, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    Your brother will so love this adorable card. The houses are such a great addition.
    lbaylor77@yahoo.com

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  88. Gabriela SandovalJune 24, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    What a fun card. The houses are just too cute.

    Gabriela

    gaby@hispaniclifestyle.com

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  89. Liz O.June 24, 2012 at 8:57 PM

    I love the colorful scene you have created Veronica! TFS your ideas with us, have a fabulous day!
    Liz
    unikebyyes{at}yahoo{dot} com

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  90. Caitlin ClarkJune 24, 2012 at 9:32 PM

    I love this card! I love the flyover scene with the neighborhood.

    Caitlin

    caitlin.oday@gmail.com

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  91. An'Jenic G.June 24, 2012 at 11:44 PM

    Such a cute card. I have to say I do love all the layers and yes layers make it look like you spent a lot of time on your card. TFS AJ~

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  92. Angela Crafty SpotJune 25, 2012 at 1:23 AM

    Great job on your card!! It is so cute! I'm a new follower!!
    Angela
    chewiescrappin@hotmail.com

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  93. Angela's OriginalsJune 25, 2012 at 6:04 AM

    Great card I love the houses!

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  94. Momof4inArlingtonJune 25, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    You are so right...It does look much more involved! I can see now that you only used white paper for all your cuts. What a brilliant way to conserve specialty papers. But, your images don't lack a thing. The background paper is the perfect foundation for this simple and fun card!
    rjtlkmorris1@gmail.com

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  95. AlvinaJune 25, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    Hi Veronica, I love your card, very sweet thanks for sharing.

    alvinadiaz@msn.com

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  96. liz at liz's paper loftJune 27, 2012 at 9:23 PM

    ADORABLE!!! so simple but perfect!!!

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