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January Blog Hop


This month's Blog Hop theme is to dust off a set that has been sitting so forlorn and use it! I love PTI's Father Knows Best, but I haven't used it in a while. I love the swirly tree, and I've been wanting to try it with the Sunshine Impression Plate. And voila!
Paper: PTI Kraft, Vintage Cream, SU Garden Green
Ink: SU Garden Green, Chocolate Chip, PTI Tea Dye Duo
Stamps: PTI Father Knows Best, Birthday Basics
Other: PTI Sunshine Impression Plate, Mat Stack 3 Die, Double-ended Banner Die


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  1. Cathy WeberJanuary 25, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    That really is the perfect image for the Sunshine Impression plate. I have never seen that one. It is amazing how close it is. I love this card Cheryl.

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  2. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)January 25, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Love how you've used used the Mat Stack 3 die, great job.

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  3. Sue AnnJanuary 25, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    OH MY ........ I love the circles on the tree and how it ties in so perfectly with the impression plate!!! And how perfect the tree fits into that area on the mat stack ....... This is a FANTASTIC CARD ~~

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  4. ReneeJanuary 25, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    I love this! It's absolutely perfect for a man because well...they don't like a lot of fuss!
    Just a truly wonderful card...
    I may have to CASE...

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  5. MariahJanuary 25, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Love it! I will definitely have to try this combo...I can't believe how nicely the tree fits in the Mat Stack die!

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  6. BethieJJanuary 25, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Cheryl I LOVE this!!! That tree is PERFECT in the mat stack!!
    Happy Hopping!!
    Have a GREAT day!

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  7. good_day1214January 25, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    That tree is a perfect fit! Love the unified look of the it and IP plate. Great layout and color scheme. Makes a great manly card! Great job!

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  8. Joan BJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    oh wow. the tree is perfect with that background! this is beautiful

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  9. Carol's Ink SpotJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    This card is so super cool! I love it! And I just rec'd the Mat Stack #3 die and will be using your idea with that tree!

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  10. Terri Trotter EarleyJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Great impression plate and wonderful use of father knows best. Thanks for your hard work in the PTI challenge.

    It's a good life!
    Terri E.

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  11. beckynoelleJanuary 25, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    love that tree with that impression plate, very pretty :)

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  12. Kay DJanuary 25, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    I love that swirly tree with the sunshine impression plate- SO cool!

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  13. Huguenot GirlJanuary 25, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    Gorgeous card Cheryl. Love how swirly tree echoes the pattern from the sunshine impression plate! Thanks for sharing. Nicole

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  14. Jen CarterJanuary 26, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    The tree looks great with that Impression Plate!

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  15. KarliJanuary 26, 2011 at 2:18 AM

    *perfect* pairing of the stamp & IP. Niiice!!! TFS!

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  16. CindyJanuary 26, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    What a great card - and I could see this for a guy too. Great job.

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  17. LaurieJanuary 26, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    What a great card Cheryl! I love how that tree fits in the mat stack!

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  18. Diane JaquayJanuary 26, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Beautiful CAS work Cheryl! Love how the tree mimics the the pattern of the embossing plate!

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  19. ChristiJanuary 26, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Just gorgeous, Cheryl!

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  20. Debbie GaydosJanuary 26, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Oh my gosh, look at how beautifully that tree fits into that mat stack! CUTE! And I LOVE the sunshine IP with that tree! ARGH... lol...Thanks for the inspiration!

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  21. @JoyceCasaldiJanuary 27, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    Lovely card, and love the monochromatic colors. And the embossing is perfect for that stamp.

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  22. LorraineJanuary 27, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    ACK I knew I shouldn't have looked. How cool is that? Love that tree and how it fits into the mat stack die cut! Also love the impressed background (which I haven't used yet, lol). But now I'm thinking of that tree...

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  23. KaraJanuary 28, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    ooh....i love this.....don't know how i missed it during the hop....awesome!

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  24. Purrfect Paper CreationsJanuary 29, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    Great card--love the impression plate with that tree from Father Knows Best!

    Chris L.

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  25. UnknownJanuary 29, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Really cute! I NEED to get the double ended banner dies!

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  26. StephanieJanuary 30, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    Cheryl.......How adorable! I have this set and while it's been inked, it is collecting dust. Looks like you've given me the motivation to pull it back out. Love how it fits in Mat Stack #3!

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  27. Linda SuarezJanuary 30, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    I love how the tree fits with the Mat Stack die! What a clever find! Your card is lovely! Thanks for the inspiration!!

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