Saturday, January 15, 2011

A BIG Happy Birthday to BUGABOO!!

Who could ask for a better reason to Celebrate!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Bugaboo Stamps!!
You should have arrived here from Michele's blog - pretty amazing Blog Hop so far, don't you think?? 
Have you been commenting as you go?? 
If you didn't arrive from Michele's blog and want to check out the entire blog hop - which you will with all the FABULOUS BIRTHDAY GIFTS, start HERE at Jodie's blog to get your full-flegged BIRTHDAY SUGAR RUSH!

So, because we're CELEBRATING - and let me tell you, I've had my fair share of Birthday Sugar so far this morning :)
Our Theme for this week's challenge is BIRTHDAY
You have the entire week to play along and join us for a chance to win a digi prize pack - Three Lucky Participating Birthday Guests win a digi prize pack - 7 free Bugaboo images for 1st, 4 free Bugaboo images 2nd and 2 free Bugaboo images for 3rd - and YOU get to pick the images you want!!
Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Eggbert Set
Paper - K & Company Birthday Stack
Coloring - Copics
Tools - Cuttlebug w/Sizzix Embossing Folder, Nesties Scalloped Square & EK Success Punch
Extra STUFF - Googley Eyes, Ribbon from my stash, Stickles and Pop Dots
Can you BELIEVE it? 
In true Celebration fashion - we've got "Mini" Birthday Challenges like CRAZY this week!!
Starting Monday, we will have a 'Mini' Challenge each day for you to join us on! 
Shhh, don't tell and we'll let you in on a little secret so you can get a jump on your projects - you will have one day to complete each and post on the Bug Blog:
Monday - Blue & White
Tuesday – Bling
Wednesday – Sketch
Thursday - Birthday
Friday - Anything Goes
Okay, so here is where the FABULOUS BIRTHDAY GIFTS come in - and Man Alive, you won't want to miss out once you read this list!!!
PRIZES
Grand Prize - One randomly selected entrant that has Completed the blog hop AND Participated in the "regular" challenge and mini challenges will receive one free set per month for all of 2011.
Second Place Prize - One randomly selected entrant that has participated in each of the mini challenges will receive a coupon good for 75% off on one purchase.
Third Place Prize - One randomly selected entrant that has completed the blog hop will get to design a set with Jodie.
That's not all the Birthday Gifts - there are MORE, so be sure to check out ALL the details at The Bug Blog!
Whew, that gives you more chances to win than I have fingers to count on!!

SO MAKE SURE TO COMMENT ON EACH BLOG HOP STOP ALONG THE WAY!
Your next stop on the Birthday Blog Hop is the uber-talented - Paul Ford!

And one more little added extra - as I'm sure you've seen on some of your stops a little added 'birthday project'. 
Well, after all the celebratin' and present opening is done, you've got to have the Thank You Notes to show your gratitude to your guests.
So, here's a cute little Oooooey Gooooey Cupcake Thank You Note -

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "Cupcake"
Paper - Core Couture & Cardstock
Coloring - Copics
Extra STUFF - Stickles, Doodling and Studio G Stamped Sentiment
HAPPY CELEBRATING!!!
These projects are entered into the following challenges -
Card:
Cupcake Craft - Something New (Digi & Embossing Folder)
Gingerloft - Celebrations
Prairie Fairy Fridays – Birthday
Many Cards – Birthday
Totally Paper Challenges – Birthday
Thank You Note:
Sisterhood of Crafters – Birthday
The Crafty Pad - Birthday
AI Factory – Anything Goes

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112 comments:

  1. SharonJanuary 15, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Love the Bugaboo B'day card you have made to celebrate Bugaboo's B'day!

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  2. Tammy MillerJanuary 15, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    What a wonderful job you did on your birthday projects, thanks so much Min, I think of you often and say a little prayer!

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  3. UnknownJanuary 15, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Veyr cute...love the google eyes LOL

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  4. CatherineJanuary 15, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Oh Sweetie, I adore your creations ! Love Eggbert ! (and his eyes !!!) Just fantastic ! Lots lots of hugs and love from Catherine

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  5. Cheryl FirstJanuary 15, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Very cute cards! Definitely some sugary sweetness going on here today! :0)

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  6. Becky GJanuary 15, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Love your Eggbert birthday card and the thank you cards as well. Happy Birthday Bugaboo! Becky:)

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  7. DebraJanuary 15, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Love your project and love the eyes! TFS

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  8. AlisonJanuary 15, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Love your thank you project.
    Happy Birthday Bugaboo!- love your designs!
    Hugs, Alison (Tillymint)
    xxx

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  9. Jenn (Triple J Designs)January 15, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    I love that you used googlie eyes!!! What a cute card!!

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  10. Pink Room Therapy DesignsJanuary 15, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Min, Eggbert looks awesome with his googly eyes! Love it! Hope you are doing okay! {{[HUGS!}}}

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  11. StephanieJanuary 15, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Love your card, great birtday card!

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  12. Lisa FosterJanuary 15, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Absolutely adorable! Great colors, Min!
    Hugs,
    Lisa

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  13. LoriJanuary 15, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    TOO cute Min. I love the Eggbert card you made...he looks great with those bold colors. Great thank you note too....I need to make some of these.
    Lori

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  14. JulyeJanuary 15, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Love those googlie eyes and sparkly cupcake too, thanks for sharing.

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  15. dragonfly60January 15, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Eggbert looks like a real 'ham'! Sorry my mind just works like that lol. I love that thank you note - people need to use these more.
    Happy Birthday Bugaboo.

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  16. scrappingnanaJanuary 15, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Cute card. Love your thank you note also. TFS

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  17. Chris' CreationsJanuary 15, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Min, these are great. I am saddened to look at your warm blog! I have a minimum of 4 feet of snow on my yard (and it is supposed to snow again today)! Great card as always. HB Bugaboo! TFS

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  18. JennyJanuary 15, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Great projects Min! I love the Google eyes and the yummy glitter frosting!

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  19. RubyJanuary 15, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Fantastic job with Eggbert ad I just love the background paper!! Fantastic colors all around!!

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  20. MyzdamenaJanuary 15, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Eggbert looks like he's having a fab time! lol

    xxx

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 15, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Great job!!! I love the colors and images you used!!

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  22. JamiJanuary 15, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Oh my....so much wonderful sparkle on these! I love how you added the googly eyes - so fun!!!!

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  23. SuzilouJanuary 15, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Happy 1st Birthday Bugaboo! Love the thank you card with that yummy looking cupcake, and the googlie eyes on the image on your card very funny :) xx

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  24. SuzilouJanuary 15, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Happy 1st Birthday Bugaboo! Love the thank you card with that yummy looking cupcake, and the googlie eyes on the image on your card very funny :) xx

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  25. Jan HunnicuttJanuary 15, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Wonderful projects Min!

    I'm sorry to hear of your Dad's passing you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

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  26. UnknownJanuary 15, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Great birthday card, or is it an invitation. Love the colors you used. And the cupcake on the Thank You card is nicely done. TYFS

    Happy B-day Bugaboo!

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  27. Linda AndersonJanuary 15, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Look at Eggbert, he is so ready to party!!!! Love your thank you note card too. HB Bugaboo!

    Linda

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  28. ~ Kendra ~January 15, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Great card and I love the thank you notecards!! Happy Birthday Bugaboo!

    Kendra

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  29. Jodie MackrellJanuary 15, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    very cute Min! love ll the colors and eggberts googly eyes!

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  30. GinetteJanuary 15, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Love the cards! Fun colors and papers!

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  31. KimberlyJanuary 15, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Fabulous projects. I lovet the idea of thank you cards. They are awesome. TFS!! www.canadiancraftcorner.blogspot.com

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  32. Kim BJanuary 15, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    love that image.

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  33. PatJanuary 15, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Cute card...love the googlie eyes and what a great idea for a thank you card!

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  34. Susan Says (Stupid Stuff)January 15, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Both creations are fab, but I particularly love your card, lol, it really makes me smile :D
    Thanks so much for the fun hop and Happy Birthday Bugaboo! :D

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  35. IrisJanuary 15, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Super cute! Love all those cheerful colors! And those thanks-you notes are super cute also!!!

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  36. Mary JJanuary 15, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    Just brilliant! Love those colours!

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  37. Marilyn WebbJanuary 15, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Hi
    OMg, I burst out with a chuckle when I saw your card, its way too cute!! Great image and love what you did with it.
    hugs Marilyn

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  38. RuthieJanuary 15, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    Spot on hun - it IS an amazing blog hop! Am loving the inspiration, although I still cant believe Bugaboo are only a year!

    I have to go and visit the others now - hubby is definitely making custard to go with the treacle sponge!

    Rx

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  39. NickyJanuary 15, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Oh I love Eggbert espesically with the goggly eyes and your thanks you notes are lovely too

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  40. AntonellaJanuary 15, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Oh, Eggbert is such a cutie... Love your projects and the bling too :-)
    Hugs, antonella :-)

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  41. DelphineJanuary 15, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Fantastic! Great image and wonderful colours! Thanks for joining us at Cupcake Craft Challenges and good luck! Delphine xx

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  42. Billie AJanuary 15, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Eggbert is so cute and love the google eyes. Very cute card. Happy Birthday Bugaboo

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  43. The Spotted ChickJanuary 15, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    Oh Min, I LOVE his googly eyes!! Love this fun paper and all the glitter too! {{{hen hugs}}}

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  44. Moments by MarlaJanuary 15, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Love the birthday card and the thank you card. Both are so much fun using the Bugaboo images. Thank you for some wonderful inspiration.

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  45. JennieJanuary 15, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Awww i love your sweet thank you notes they are fantastic :)

    xx

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  46. DonnaJanuary 15, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    great card!!! love the bright colors fits the celebration so well!!!

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  47. E. MarieJanuary 15, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    What a cute party card. That little guy is precious. Your thank you is also very cute. Love the glitter frosting on your cupcake.

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  48. ScrappyJanuary 15, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    Fabulous cards Min! Love the colors and wiggly eyes on your eggbert card! The Thank You card has such CAS lines! Great Job! MWAH! Scrappy

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  49. TammyJanuary 15, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    Adorable card Min! I love eggberts googly eyes!!

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  50. LynnJanuary 15, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    What a fun card and love those eyes!
    Thanks for joining us at Gingerloft Challenges :)
    huggs
    Lynn x

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  51. Lisa BJanuary 15, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Oh my word...those darn eyes are just to adorable! I love them.

    THanks for joining us over at the Sisterhood for our welcome back challenge!

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  52. Marlene DiefendorfJanuary 15, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    What a cute card and I love those eyes! Nice bright, cheery colors. Love the Thank You card... more people need to use them.

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  53. CharleneJanuary 15, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Your Eggbert card is too cute...love the dp and the google eyes. A very fun birthday card. And your thank you card, blends elegance and fun perfectly. Love the colors and of course the glitter! Thanks for sharing.

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  54. ChristineJanuary 15, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    très jolie carte
    Merci de te joindre à FFF Challenges

    Bises
    Christine

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  55. Melissa @ M Miranda CreationsJanuary 15, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    I love Eggbert. He is jsut too cute no matter what he is doing! Great cards today!

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  56. GaleJanuary 15, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Love the Eggbert BD card. Way too cute. Thanks for remembering the thank you card. Forgotten art so often anymore.

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  57. mckinkleJanuary 15, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Great card, that fun paper is super and I love the googly eyes on Eggbert!!

    Happy blog hop to everyone!

    Keryn x

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  58. mulberry stationJanuary 15, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Eggbert is just darling! Love'n the blog hop!
    Nancy

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  59. TrickutJanuary 15, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Love both of these, but the google eyes are my fav! :)

    Rachel
    gl2814@zoominternet.net

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  60. Michelle B.January 15, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    I love all the different textures, very cool!

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  61. Carolina Girl (Cely)January 15, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Wow...almost couldn't find your comment post area. I so love love Eggbert. And, I love seeing what you are doing with copic markers to help inspired this old girl with her coloring. Thanks so much. You did great job with Eggbert and I love his gooly eyes.

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  62. JanRJanuary 15, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Hee hee, love the googly eyes on Eggbert!

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  63. Michelle QuinnoJanuary 15, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    How adorable!! Love the eyes!

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  64. sammiJanuary 15, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Cute card, Min! Love the ribbona nd the wiggly eyes on Eggbert! Great thank you cards, too!

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  65. Andrea6760January 15, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Min,

    You really put together some great things to make this blog even more fun - if that is possible!
    I love your Eggbert card, and his googly eyes are adorable!

    Your Thank You cards are incredible!! I love how you added the sparkle to really set off the image!

    Thanks for all of your hard work in adding so much to the blog hop!
    *Hugs*
    ~Andrea

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  66. LesleyJanuary 15, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Too cute, I love his googly eyes!

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  67. UnknownJanuary 15, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    Your Eggbert is so cute!

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  68. Vicki LJanuary 15, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    Eggbert is adorable, and I LOVE your Thank You note!

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  69. terri dJanuary 15, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    Love little eggbert~ he is too cute!

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  70. Mari K.January 16, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    Love the googly eyes on him and that bow is fantastic! So cute!

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  71. faithnmeJanuary 16, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    love this image you card is very cute

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  72. DalisJanuary 16, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    omg min... those are some cool balloons, at first I was thinking why is eggbert holding maracas... he is so cute w/ his googly eyes!!!!!!


    -- dalis
    alidalis AT comcast DOT net

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  73. MargoJanuary 16, 2011 at 1:43 AM

    Adding the wiggly eyes was brilliant!!! such a cute idea!

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  74. Sara I.January 16, 2011 at 2:55 AM

    Really love those balloons about to float! Wonderful job :)

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  75. The Crafty DenJanuary 16, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    Hi Min, what a gorgeous card. I love the fun image and your colour scheme is stunning. Thanks for joining in with my “something new” challenge over at cupcake craft challenge this week. Hugs, Denise x

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  76. DQJanuary 16, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    Sweet card, love the DP

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  77. UnknownJanuary 16, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    Such a sweet card and thank you note. Hop looks good so off I hop
    hugs
    Ildiko

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  78. Darlene January 16, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    What fun creations! LOVE the background paper on your card!

    Thanks so much for joining us at The Sisterhood Birthday Challenge. We hope to see you again next challenge.

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  79. ArdillaJanuary 16, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Both projects are great, I love the paper in the card too!

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  80. WendyJanuary 16, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Cute projects
    Wendy x

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  81. Monika ReeckJanuary 16, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    very very cute project...really colorfull

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  82. deesdesignsJanuary 16, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Love the bright colorful card - I just love Eggbert, he's one of my favorite Bugaboo characters. Great thank you card - Congrats on Bugaboo's 1st birthday!

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  83. StephanieJanuary 16, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Great projects! The thank you note is adorable Min!

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  84. Christy BeansJanuary 16, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    I love that more than one of you have used the same image and yet they are so different - I love the cupcake. Simple blue and white, but that glitter sparkle and flower make it festive! Love it! =)

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  85. My Need 2 CraftJanuary 16, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Very cute.
    ~Terri

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  86. ShellyJanuary 16, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    Both of your cards are great! Love the googly eyes on the birthday card and all of the wonderful glitter on the thank you note.

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  87. LyndallJanuary 17, 2011 at 2:09 AM

    Love your bugaboo creations.

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  88. Michele LourencoJanuary 17, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Min,
    great idea for the thank you cards. It's funny how as a cardmaker that is usually something I over look on birthdays!

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  89. AmyJanuary 17, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Awesome Thank You card!! Love the Eggbert card too:)

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  90. UnknownJanuary 17, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    Lovely birthday card. Love the image and those papers match your colouring perfectly. Great thank you card too.
    Hugs
    Dawn x

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  91. Linda . JJanuary 17, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Beautiful creation and love the image you have used and such a gorgeous design.

    Hugs Linda

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  92. CaroJanuary 17, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Beautiful card, love Eggbert and the colouring is perfect. Thanks for sharing and have a Happy Bday Bugaboo!

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  93. Kendra-Sue and JamieJanuary 17, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    Great projects. I love the stickles.

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  94. JanellJanuary 18, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    Eggbert is cute on a birthday card. Great projects!

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  95. LizaJanuary 18, 2011 at 3:04 AM

    A gorgeous card, I love the design. Thanks for joining us at CCC.

    Liza x

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  96. MargreetJanuary 18, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    such a cute Eggbert card....thanks for joining Fairy Fun Fridays!
    xxx Margreet

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  97. Linda . JJanuary 18, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Beautiful card love colours
    and the gorgeous design.
    Thank you for joining us over at Sew Many Cards

    Hugs Linda

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  98. JackieJanuary 18, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Min this is just so much fun! I love the colors you used on this little guy, he looks adorable!

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  99. JoyJanuary 18, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    i love love his googlie eyes!

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  100. MaryJanuary 19, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    Adorable card! Love the wiggly eyes you added.

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  101. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    What a cute,fun card.Love the colours and his googly eyes,of course!Thanks for joining us at AiFactory :D
    Lisa x

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  102. AnneJanuary 20, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    cute card.. love the googly eyes and eggbert is so fun.. great job.
    -anne-

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  103. JaqiJanuary 20, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Eggberts googy eyes are so cute! Such happy colours for a birthday card.

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  104. UnknownJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Really cute card!! Love it!

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  105. Linda SJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    So sweet!! Love your card!

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  106. Audrey Ernst (hippieaud)January 20, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    Min, your projects are FABULOUS, love the googly eyes and the thank you note is wonderful. Hugs and prayers being sent to you daily:)

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  107. Audrey Ernst (hippieaud)January 20, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    Oops, forgot to thank you for sharing your work with our challenge at SEW MANY CARDS this week:)

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  108. Rae AnneJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Min-Min, everything about your blog, your projects, and just plain ol' you makes me so happy! Your projects are pure joy with their bright colors, beautiful embellishments, and smashing little details - like the googly eyes and popped up balloon! I could never tell you enough what an asset you are to the DT! Thank you so much for everything that you do for Bugaboo Stamps! MWAH!

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  109. Tash DalyJanuary 20, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    Happy happy Birthday Bugaboo! Great hop so far, love your creations! Wonderful job. :-)

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  110. ScrappychickJanuary 21, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    I just love your Eggbert card!

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  111. SusanJanuary 22, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    great card, very colorful!
    Susan

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  112. TannyPJanuary 23, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Such a fun card with those eyes and the dimension & sparkle! Love it =) Thanks for participating in the Sisterhood of Crafters Birthday Challenge.

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Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my little sliver of Paradise.
I love reading your comments!!!
Hugs & Happy Days! ~Min

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