4/28/11

April Paper Smooches blog hop!

It's Pep Rally week and we are here today to share a sampling of the newest Paper Smooches May stamp release! Three NEW clear stamp sets will be available to purchase at 12:01am (mountain time) on Sunday, May 1st.

To add extra fun to our blog hop...we are offering up a prize! Just leave a comment on any of the five design team blogs listed below for your chance to win one of the three new May stamp sets! (you do not need to comment on all blogs to qualify) You have until midnight MT on Saturday, April 30th to leave a comment. Please check all five blogs on Sunday, May 1st to see if you are one of the five lucky winners.

Heather Pulvirenti

Heidi Van Laar

Laurie Schmidlin

Teri Anderson

Here's my card for the hop using Chubby Chums.



These gumdrop cuties are sooooo adorable! My fave is this little chick! I created the nest out of jute twine cut into short strips and adhered onto scor-tape which was first cut into a bowl/nest shape.

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  1. Jennifer RoachApril 28, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    That is one awesome chick. I love what you did with the nest....fantastic!

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  2. Margie HiguchiApril 28, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    OMGosh, another clever way to create the nest - wow! So cute this card is! TFS :)

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  3. LindsayApril 28, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    This is just too cute! Love that nest, what a great idea!

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  4. ScrapthatApril 28, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Super cute! :)

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  5. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)April 28, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Oh this is so CAS and perfect.

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  6. SusieApril 28, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Totally fabulous card. Love your CAS design.

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  7. terriavidreader (IN-USA)April 28, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Cute little Chickie!

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  8. FiorellaApril 28, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Great idea!

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  9. DeeDeeApril 28, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Cuteness! That's what this is! :)

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  10. AdairApril 28, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    I love this! What a darling, creative little nest you have this cutey!

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  11. pixie sparkleApril 28, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    love the nest great idea!

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  12. Teri CApril 28, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    So cute! Love the little nest!

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  13. Chari MossApril 28, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    This is a brilliantly cute nest! I love the simple design that focuses on the cute chickie.

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  14. DebbiApril 28, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Cute little chubby chick and looks so comfy in it's nest. Great card

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  15. JennyApril 28, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Sweet card and love the nest for the cute little chickie :)
    Jenny x

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  16. MegsApril 28, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    What a great idea for the nest!! Love it!

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  17. UjjwalApril 28, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    This is so awesome and adorable!! love the chickie in the jute nest :)

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  18. DetraApril 28, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    To, to cute!!! I love that little chick too and can't wait to use it for cards for my granddaughters.

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  19. JamieApril 28, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    So cute! I love the nest you made.

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  20. WendyApril 28, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    PERFECT nest!!! Why haven't I thought of that!! Great job!!!

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  21. Andi (RrlScrapGal)April 28, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    LOVE this!!!!!! The nest, the cutie patooty little birdy, and the chubby chickie!!!!

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  22. PBrown9624April 28, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Another neat idea for a nest...so cute! Love that clean simple look as well!
    Pam

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  23. MarieApril 28, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    I love the yellow and blue together! Thanks for sharing your lovely card =)

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  24. ElenaApril 28, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    that nest is genius!

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  25. EllieApril 28, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    You can do no wrong girlie amazing sweet little card.. OH I need this set! :)

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  26. Jen CarterApril 28, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Such a cute card!! Love the twine nest! So sweet!

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  27. Emily KeatonApril 28, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    I love how you made that adorable nest for this sweet card!!

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  28. JenApril 28, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    this chick alone is going to seal the deal i think...i love it!! and that nest rocks!

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  29. UnknownApril 28, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    simply adorable, love the jute nest!

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  30. Moccavanila by Vera RhuhayApril 28, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    awwwww....super duper cute,Kryssi!

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  31. Stephanie Y.April 28, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    This little chubby chick is adorable! Perfect for upcoming spring cards...

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  32. Amy KollingApril 28, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Eeeeeeeeeee! This is adorable! Look at this cute little nestie!

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  33. Kelly BoothApril 28, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Love love this Kryssi....Soooooooooo cute!

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  34. KarinApril 28, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Too cute! Love the darling nest :)

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  35. MeghanApril 28, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    That nest is sooooo cute. Great clean and simple card.

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  36. JenniferApril 28, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    So CUTE!! Can't wait to see them all!! (=

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  37. PamApril 28, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    This chick is so darn cute. Enjoying the Pep Rally

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  38. AnniApril 28, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Sooooo suuuuupper cuuute! I love the nest! TFS!
    Anni!

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  39. Lisa H.April 28, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    gosh.....sooo cute and perfectly CAS!

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  40. Annie@AmbrielApril 28, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    ooo the chickie is just too cute :) love

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  41. Lee AnneApril 28, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Oh, he's a cutie! I love the lopsided eye! Your card is precious and highlights this little guy perfectly!

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  42. Lynn RelozaApril 28, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Love the textured nest and the little chickie on the shoulder. Sooooo cute. I'm lovin' Paper Smooches Stamps... I want one! or two! or three..heehehee. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the stamp set. Thanks for sharing.

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  43. Ann R.April 28, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Wow! Adorable. People like you help me think "outside the box!" Thank you.

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  44. KerrieApril 28, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    This is adorable! Kerrie

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  45. calamity janeApril 28, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    I just love this little chickie!! Cute nest you've created!!

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  46. smahrtyApril 28, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    awwww...so cute!

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  47. zeppoApril 28, 2011 at 12:20 PM

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  48. BrandiApril 28, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Love it! So cute!

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  49. DeanneApril 28, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    Thanks to this blog hop I will have no shortage of ideas for creating nests for this cute little chicky once I get my Chubby Chums set! So cute!

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  50. ShaliniApril 28, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    this cute little chick is so so adorable... what a sweet card!!!

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  51. JoanneApril 28, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    how cute, love the little next.
    -joanne p
    jpineda77@hotmail.com

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  52. Michele GrossApril 28, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    A twine nest! EEEk! Super adorable!!

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  53. Lisa PetrellaApril 28, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    Awwww....SO CUTE! LOVE the little bluebird sitting on the chubby chickie's shoulder too!! ADORABLE!

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  54. MelApril 28, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    What a cute card...love your and Heidi's different but adorable takes on that chick!

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  55. Karen B.April 28, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Awww, what a sweet couple! Love the bright colors.

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  56. DarlaApril 28, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Very cute chick and a great idea for a nest!

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  57. ChristiApril 28, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    the nest is just terrific!

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  58. LaceyApril 28, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    AWWW this card is completely ADORABLE!!

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  59. KathiApril 28, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    How cute is that? Answer: Very cute. I love the bird and the nest.

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  60. PamApril 28, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    This is so sweet! Love the nest!

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  61. AnonymousApril 28, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Ha, great minds!:) Love how you gave your chick a little friend.

    (-: Heidi

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  62. CarolinaApril 28, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    CUTE - love how the the CAS approach, really lets this sweet little guy shine!

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  63. MaryBethApril 28, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    This is one cute chick!! I love her "twig" best and the colors just make me happy.

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  64. NinaApril 28, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Oh, how cute and clean and simple and just...FABULOUS your card is!!!

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  65. Lisa LaraApril 28, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Absolutely adorable Kryssi. I just love the texture.

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  66. DoreneApril 28, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Very cute card..love the nest.

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  67. Savannah O'GwynnApril 28, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Such a cute little card--love that chickie with the birdie! BEAUTIFUL:) sbmmhoover at yahoo dot com

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  68. blahApril 28, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Adorable!!! I love this chick and the nest is such a great idea! What an impact it has on such a CAS design.

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  69. LousetteApril 28, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    So clever - the nest is totally inspired!

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  70. ChristianaApril 28, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    This is so adorable! I love the little birdie on the chickie's shoulder and the jute nest. Great job!

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  71. TriciaApril 28, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    What a sweet card!

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  72. twinsand2boysApril 28, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    so cute, creative nest!! Love it

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  73. LuAnnApril 28, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    hehe really cute nest you've built too!! very unique!!

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  74. AnonymousApril 28, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    What a cute stamp and I LOVE the way you did the nest...great job!

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  75. sharon gApril 28, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Very cute chicky!!! LOVE IT!!

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  76. 4UcardsApril 28, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Another great nest. This little chick is so bright and yellow. He brings a bit of sunshine to my day.

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  77. Kim RossApril 28, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    HOW CUTE! I love the texture on the chick and the adorable nest!

    Thanks for the chance to win! I ♥ Kim's stamps!!

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  78. RomaineApril 28, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    I love the nest you created! That bird is so cute, I what to pinch it!

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  79. UnknownApril 28, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    Super cute.... I love this chubby chick! Your nest is perfect!

    Thanks so much for sharing!!!

    ~Ola
    okj83 at live dot com
    zloe.blogspot.com

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  80. Michele LourencoApril 28, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    Hi there,
    What a pretty CAS card and love how you made the nest.

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  81. MarionApril 28, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Great cute little card. Your clever little nest adds a little extra special touch! Love it!

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  82. scrappinmommomApril 28, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    What an absolutely adorable card. I love it. Chickie is so cute......

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  83. Marie BingamanApril 28, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Awwwww, too cute! :)

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  84. Ronda C.April 28, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    I love that nest! What a great idea! The chickie is cute, too.

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  85. DanaApril 28, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    WOw!! Awesome card!!!

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  86. luvhymnsApril 28, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Super cool texture in the your chick! Love the jute for the nest. And the tiny bird pal for the chick, is so sweet!

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  87. Jan GarberApril 28, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    I love seeing all the bird nest ideas! This is too cute!

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  88. UnknownApril 28, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    I love that chick!! Your crad is so cute!

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  89. Charmaine (CharmWarm)April 28, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    Look at that adorable little nest! I LOVE it!

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  90. UnknownApril 28, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    Another really cute card... and I love the nest too!

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  91. HeidiApril 28, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    What a sweet card! Such a cute design for the nest, too... love it!

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  92. Basement StamperApril 28, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    this is totally cute, love it!!! The little chickie in the nest is adorable.

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  93. joyApril 28, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    LOVE this card! The chickie is so cute and the sentiment is perfect!

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  94. scrapsnsuch@gmail.comApril 28, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Oh my! Adorable!!! CAS is the way to go with this cutie, he should definitely take center stage :>)

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  95. mn36April 28, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Love the chickie too! and your twine nest...great idea.

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  96. RavengirlApril 28, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    That is a sweet little nest! Scor-tape is probably my best friend!

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  97. Mary JaminskiApril 28, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    Cute card - love the chickie!

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  98. ~Tammy~April 28, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Now that is just fun!

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  99. StephanieApril 28, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    So simple and cute! What a great idea for the nest! I love it!

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  100. Sue DApril 28, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    Very cute chickie and great nest.

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  101. Samantha MannApril 28, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    i really love your chick, and i especially love the little bird next to the chick! :) oh, and your nest is just genius!! :)

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  102. LoriApril 28, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    I sure love this image too!! Love the twine for the nest!!!

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  103. Cathy P in AZApril 29, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    This is SOOOOOO adorable! Very sweet and simple but FABULOUS. LOVE that jute nest! :)

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  104. PialiApril 29, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    Its hard to explain in words how much I love this card.......... its Brilliant!!

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  105. EzlieApril 29, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    great idea! love the texture on the bird too!

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  106. PajaluApril 29, 2011 at 1:20 AM

    What a gorgeous card & I love the way you did the nest. Such a fun & fantastic card xoxoxoxo

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  107. AnonymousApril 29, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    Aww this is so cute! Love that little nest! :)

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  108. JaneApril 29, 2011 at 2:17 AM

    LOOOOOOOOVE!!!!!!!

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  109. Sylvia from MinnesotaApril 29, 2011 at 3:04 AM

    So stinkin' cute!

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  110. AnonymousApril 29, 2011 at 3:07 AM

    Very cute CAS card - the nest is so effective!

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  111. Tanja S.April 29, 2011 at 3:09 AM

    Very cute card - the nest is so clever - sorry please ignore the last comment- I clicked anonymous instead of Name/URL (my google account is not working).

    Hi from South Australia

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  112. ~ Jo ~April 29, 2011 at 3:26 AM

    I love this card. I love that you left it mainly white and gave it a tiny bit of color with the chick. Very good contrast, love it!

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  113. Marie-Pierre CapistranApril 29, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    WOW! This is soooo cute! Love the nest.

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  114. GabbyApril 29, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    Darling yellow chickie and I love that nest! :)

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  115. AnonymousApril 29, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    OMG I love the little sticks they are so clever

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  116. Vera Yates (Ling)April 29, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Kryssi, you have such a way to rock CAS card. LOVE this!

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  117. Simply AJApril 29, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Aww... she is such a cutie pie!! Thanks so much for sharing. AJ

    queenofmynest(at)gmail(dot)
    queenofmynest(dot)blogspot(dot)com

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  118. Jen W.April 29, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Awesome nest and I love his little birdie buddy on his shoulder!! :)

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  119. Susan TApril 29, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    I just love these birds. You did a great job building the nest that your cute bird is perched upon!

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  120. AnonymousApril 29, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Oh my goodness, such a cute card! Your twine nest is fantastic.

    I having to comment as Anonymous because Google is having some troubles with their commenting system and my Google id won't work.

    LaurieJ

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  121. *Alison*April 29, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    this is so sweet.. I love bright colors of your adorable chick.. HUGS

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  122. Emily LeiphartApril 29, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Kryssi, is this ever cute! I love that twine nest!

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  123. othavekaApril 29, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    Oh! Oh!! Such a simple card but oh wow! i'm going to try your technique for making the bird's nest. Thanks for the inspiration! :)

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  124. Glenda JApril 29, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    So cute! Fantastic!

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  125. Jennie MApril 29, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    I LOVE this card! So clean and simple and cute!

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  126. Maria MatterApril 29, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    super cute! love the CAS design!!

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  127. kellyApril 29, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    i love seeing how you girls made these designs your own! each card is so cute and one-of-a-kind! ~k

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  128. Judy1223April 29, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    What an absolutely adorable chick! (So PLUMP!) Awesome nest...so clever!

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  129. ChrisApril 30, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    That little chickie POPS! So adorable, so fun, and I love the jute nest - what a fantastic idea! I can't wait to borrow this concept, and see what I can do with it! THANKS for the inspiration!

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  130. UnknownApril 30, 2011 at 4:06 AM

    So adorable! The twine nest is such an amazing idea!

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  131. ArdenApril 30, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Fantastic bird!

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  132. Karen DunbrookApril 30, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    awesome...love how you did the nest...

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  133. HeatherApril 30, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Oh wow, love the card, the nest was amazing :)

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  134. RubyApril 30, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Aw so sweet, love the way you've done the nest

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  135. Carrie SimpsonApril 30, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Your card is absolutely adorable - love, love, love that nest!

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  136. Tenia NelsonApril 30, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Super cuteness!!! Thanks for sharing!!

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  137. BonnieApril 30, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    Any chickie would love that nest. It sure makes me smile.

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  138. StacyCApril 30, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    The nest is so creative - who would have thought?? Love the clean and simple design so the chick can be the focus.

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  139. Denise BryantMay 1, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    Darling card! Love your nest!
    DeniseB

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  140. Sharon D from CanadaMay 5, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    LOVE!!! SUPER cute CAS card!!! That little nest is SO awesome!

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  141. Alice May 9, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    gaaaaaaaaa!!! too cute, too cute! love love this little chic! fabulous card, Kryssi!

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