Thursday, December 15, 2011

Jingle Bells


"Dashing through the snow In a one horse open sleigh
O'er the fields we go Laughing all the way
Bells on bob tails ring Making spirits bright
What fun it is to laugh and sing A sleighing song tonight

Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh
Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh!"


I had a ton of fun creating with the vintage inspired goodies from Graphic 45 and ribbon from May Arts! It brought back memories of my mother's string of jingle bells that were only brought out for one month out of the year to hang on the door leading to the stairs. I have missed the sound of the jingle bells in my home and decided it was time to make my own version.


1. Gather your supplies! I used ~ 2 yards of the lovely red/ivory striped May Arts grosgrain ribbon (RG14) and natural burlap string (SM10), chipboard tags from the Christmas Emporium Collection from Graphic 45, 6 jingle bells, thread and spray paint.
2. Trim a portion of the ribbon, enough to loop around a doorhandle. Fold in half the two edges and stitch each together.
3. Stitch the handle to the length of the ribbon.
4. Adhere the jingle bells to the ribbon at even intervals using strong thread. I spray painted my bells with both black and copper spray paint to give them an aged look.


Once you've finished with the basic steps of the hanger, its time to embellish by tying burlap string bows on each bell and a chipboard tag and button at the top! (Of note: I did loop back the ribbon and adhere it to itself with some strong adhesive. This, along with a weight on the bottom, allowed for stability so the strand does not tangle.)



May Arts Ribbon and Graphic 45 Patterned Paper and Embellishments make for some quick, easy, vintage style clean and simple cards too! Love that combination! I simply selectively trimmed the patterned paper, adhered chipboard tags with ribbon and mounted it all onto a card stock base.


I had the most fun creating with the products, and I hope that you are inspired! Please be sure to leave a comment here for your chance to win some amazing product from both companies, as well as at Graphic 45, May Arts and the following blogs...

Today's hop includes: 

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Lynette Carrol
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106 comments:

  1. csparky61December 15, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    I really like your Christmas cards, very simple, yet beautiful. I think even I could whip up something like this. Thanks for sharing.

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  2. LynnDecember 15, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    I am sure your boys love those jingle bells! I can hear them ringing them often! And your cards are perfect. Way to highlight the beautiful paper!

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  3. Sylvia/LittleTreasuresDecember 15, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    Love your Jingle Bells/Star design, colors fit so well with my Patriotic decor. Terrific cards, love that you get to see some of the great papers.

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  4. ~amy~December 15, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    Such fun! LOVE the bells and your christmas cards are gorgeous Karen!

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  5. JaniceADecember 15, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    Beautiful cards love how you used the ribbon!
    janiceaeschliman.blogspot.com

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  6. DeirdreDecember 15, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    Oh wow, just amazing.

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  7. slbt17December 15, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    love the ribbon accents.
    Sandra ltb

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  8. jengdDecember 15, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    GREAT jingle bells and those cards are wonderful!!

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  9. stamping sueDecember 15, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    the jingle bells are terrific and all those great cards. can't miss when you have supplies from may arts and graphic 45!
    stamping sue
    http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/

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  10. KathyDecember 15, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Cute cards! And the jingle bells would definitely add some happy noise to any home right about now! Thanks for the ideas!

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  11. LaurelDecember 15, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Wow, such great cards!

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  12. JingleDecember 15, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    I absolutely LOVE your jinglebells and your cards are fabulous!

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  13. eyes2theoceanDecember 15, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Beautiful projects. Very clean and classy. Thank you for sharing these :)

    Sara T

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  14. A Touch of CreativityDecember 15, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    I love the card very pretty. You should send me one for Christmas! Think about it!

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  15. Primitive SeasonsDecember 15, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Cool idea. Have to try it!

    Mary

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  16. cardstockaholicDecember 15, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Fabulous idea. Terrific stuff.

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  17. AnonymousDecember 15, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Love the cards and the Jingle Bells are a fab if noisy idea.

    Sheron N

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  18. AnonymousDecember 15, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    You have reminded me of the jingle bells I used to hang on our back door and the lovely sound they made when it closed. Thanks for the idea to revive it in great scrapbooking style. Mary Werner

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  19. Betty AnneDecember 15, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    I love the jingle bells and cards you made.

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  20. PamSpradlinDecember 15, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Your door hanger is adorable...love it. And your cards are beautiful...so simple yet elegant.

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  21. Jackie - aka funhockeymom25December 15, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Thanks for sharing your memories and project! super cute cards!

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  22. Lisa EltonDecember 15, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Really fabulous projects Karen!

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  23. BarbaraDecember 15, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Love those jingle bells. Definitely puts you in the holiday spirit. Love the old fashioned feel to anything using Graphic 45

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  24. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)December 15, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    What a great way to incorporate a tag into the card... and who can resist these goodies together? Not me.

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  25. KathyDecember 15, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    I love the Jingle Bell idea. It is so clever and yet appears easy to create. Your cards are also beautiful. Happy Holidays!

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  26. disneylisaDecember 15, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Quick cards. Just what I need since its getting kind of close to xmas.

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  27. BabyBokChoyDecember 15, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Jingle all the way!!!! They are so much fun!! :) And your cards are wonderful! I love the deep colors on the second one in particular.

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  28. Miriam PrantnerDecember 15, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Great projects! Love the simplicity of the cards, and the jingle bell hanger thing is so much fun. Thanks!

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  29. JeyathaDecember 15, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    simple and neat cards.. Happy hopping..

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  30. TolegrannyDecember 15, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    I love the simple cards. They are fabulous.

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  31. Gloria L.December 15, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Such a cute idea!

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  32. MarinaDecember 15, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Oh this hop is so much fun! I like you beautiful project and cards. Thanks for sharing.

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  33. BarbDecember 15, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    great ideas-love them

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  34. Nancy D.December 15, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Loving all the wonderful projects shown

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  35. Y.CDecember 15, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    The ribbon is just beautiful, I love it all.

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  36. FarleyDecember 15, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Love the bells and really love the cards.

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  37. Karen BahitDecember 15, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Your cards are absolutely darling and quite full of your talent...

    Thank you for sharing them with me...

    Karen
    http://www.facebook.com/karen.bahit

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  38. AnonymousDecember 15, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    Loved the projects. Thanks for sharing with us. Evelyn V.

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  39. PhyllisDecember 15, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    I like your bold yet simple and elegant cards. A ribbon of bells is a great idea for Christmas!

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  40. UnknownDecember 15, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Jingle bells are awesome, but I have to say that you simple cards are my favorite, really showcasing the lovely paper and ribbon.

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  41. janeyDecember 15, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    your projects are so pretty....I agree about the bells and missing them for the rest of the year, so several years ago, I placed my silver bells on the entry door and now hear them just about every day.

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  42. Marilyn NimmoDecember 15, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    Fabulous projects all!

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  43. CherylDecember 15, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    These are great! I love the vintage feel!

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  44. UnknownDecember 15, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    beautiful cards

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  45. Vera Yates (Ling)December 15, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Karen, this is so neat & fun!! And your cards are gorgeous!

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  46. VailDecember 15, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Love the bells on the ribbon and your cards are great also.

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  47. AnonymousDecember 15, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Those jingle bells are so festive and just make me smile! The cards are beautiful, too.

    JamieH

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  48. Stampin2dayDecember 15, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    I love your cards..simple and so elegant! Beautiful!

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  49. Sparkly EngineerDecember 15, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Love the vintage bells and the quick and simple ideas for cards.TFS

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  50. scrappin2babygirlsDecember 15, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    great project and beautiful cards thanks for sharing
    -jamie
    babyblueangel_30@yahoo.com

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  51. PeggyDecember 15, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    Jingle, jingle. Love the bells and the cards.
    Christmas blessings,
    Peggy Allen

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  52. sara jDecember 15, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Great idea for crisp, clean, pretty and fast cards! Thanks.

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  53. CarolDecember 15, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Beautiful cards!

    Carol B
    ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

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  54. DebDecember 15, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    The bells and the cards...simply wonderful.

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  55. SharkaDecember 15, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    The KISS rule comes in handy when you need a lot of something - like christmas cards! TFS :-)

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  56. TrishaDecember 15, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    Great cards, beautiful papers and really love the jingle bells. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com

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  57. Carolyn McCravyDecember 15, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    So cute...love the sound of bells..your cards are quick and easy and fun to do....

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  58. ChunyuanDecember 15, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    Gorgeous cards. Love those jingle bells too.

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  59. MargieDecember 15, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    I love the bells! Great cards, too!

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  60. TammyDecember 15, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Love the bells Karen. We have some hanging on our front door--when my DH comes home from work and the kids hear the bells, they go running!

    Love how simple your cards are to make yet how stunning they are!!

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  61. Fruit Jar NickyDecember 15, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Your projects are all wonderful! Glad I stopped by. I'm always looking for great blogs to follow!!

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  62. sharon gDecember 15, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    I love the details you added to the ribbon.

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  63. B. PoterajDecember 15, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    May Arts has THE best ribbons, don't you agree??

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  64. farmhouse-storyDecember 15, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    love the bells and cute tag cards, karen!

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  65. Wanda H.December 15, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    First time here and glad I found it through blog hopping. I also love jingle bells, your project and card are beautiful,thanks so much for the inspiration.

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  66. Rea'December 15, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    Karen, what a wonderful way to carryon a tradition ... love your "presentation" . Graphic 45 stirs up many memories of Old with their papers and they give you "warm , cozy " feelings! Your cards are beautiful also, thanks for the inspiration!

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  67. LynndaDecember 15, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    I am sure your boys love those jingle bells! .And your cards are beautiful!!! hugs..xoxo

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  68. Auntie EmDecember 15, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    Love those aged bells on the pretty candycane striped ribbon. Your cards are all so pretty and festive.
    Thanks for sharing! :)

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  69. UnknownDecember 15, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    love the cards and the star with the red stripe ribbon is gorgeous.

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  70. CDecember 15, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Super idea for the bells, Karen and your cards are elegant!

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  71. NanaConnieDecember 15, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Love those jingle bells on the red and white ribbon! You gals are giving us such great inspiration!

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  72. Alice December 15, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    how did you come up with all those ideas, girl? they are always fun and fresh. thanks for the tutorial and your cards are so pretty and classy. super projects as always!

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  73. lisa aranaDecember 15, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    i love the vintage look of your cards and the jingle bells are wonderful.

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  74. AnonymousDecember 15, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Love your cards!

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  75. LylaDecember 15, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Thanks for the memories....Love everything you created

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  76. Susie Bentz: My Time to PlayDecember 15, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    simple and elegant. your designs really highlight the beauty of the paper and ribbon.

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  77. Annette AllenDecember 15, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    wow these are all amazing...I love those bells and awesome ribbon..great paper by Graphic45

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  78. SharonDecember 15, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    I love the thought of JIngle Bells for the house, the burlap string is so neat.
    sdenimandlace1@aol.com

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  79. AnonymousDecember 15, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Bells on bob-tails ring - Making spirits bright!!!
    Great project!

    Jeanne Kelly

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  80. Tammy BDecember 15, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Great project! love the star and cards thanks for sharing!

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  81. LauraLeeDecember 15, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    Thanks for the jingle bells tutorial! What a fun tradition.

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  82. Colleen ODecember 15, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    I can just see my 4 year old running around the house with the jingle bells. The cards are beautiful too

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  83. Barbara MasonDecember 15, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    Jingle bells-wonderfully done, love the sound, love the way you colored and attached them. Your cards are simple yet so effective!

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  84. Good2BTDecember 15, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    Love the jingle bells and your cards are beautiful!

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  85. BoniDecember 16, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    Oh my wish I had made cards

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  86. jenDecember 16, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    all of these are wonderful- I always love your cards- but I am smitten with that jingle bell creation!!! ♥

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  87. Scossie JaneDecember 16, 2011 at 2:48 AM

    Great idea with the jingle bells and the cards are beautiful too.... Hugs x

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  88. rushDecember 16, 2011 at 3:15 AM

    gotta love the jingle bells! great projects. thank you for sharing.

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  89. Joanne GDecember 16, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    Just beautiful! Reminds me of New England sleigh rides!

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  90. UnknownDecember 16, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    CAS Xmas cards are the way to go sometimes. Love them all!

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  91. JanetcraftDecember 16, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    WOW..I say WOW again..
    Love the way you make these cards...gorgeous

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  92. Re-atelierDecember 16, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Very nice X-mas cards!!!!
    I loved the one with the jungle bells!!!1

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  93. AimesDecember 16, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    What an fabulous project and gorgeous cards! I adore the vintage, traditional take on the Holidays - so nostalgic!
    Hugs,
    Aimes
    x

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  94. Sharon L-SDecember 16, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    I love the cards and the jingle bell doorhanger. thanks for sharing & Merry Christmas.

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  95. Marianne LouiseDecember 16, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    clean and simple cards. Lovely!
    I love this graphic 45 paper.
    Thanks for sharing.

    Marianne

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  96. AnonymousDecember 16, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Great designs.

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  97. Scrappin AbbyDecember 16, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Great projects...love the door hanger..thx for sharing :)

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  98. Jen W.December 16, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    So awesome! That striped ribbon and those fabulous bells rock!

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  99. PamDecember 16, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Love those bells! That is definately something I want to try. Your CAS cards are gorgeous. Just love these 2 companies!

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  100. PendraDecember 16, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Love them all!
    Crafty Holiday Hugs,
    Pendra
    pendrasplace.blogspot.com

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  101. Mohawk CrafterDecember 16, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    I like the simple cards. Like tags, I like simple cards. Thanks for the ideas.

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  102. UnknownDecember 17, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Love the bell! Great project, TFS

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  103. UnknownDecember 17, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Love the bell! Great project, TFS

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  104. DoneldaDecember 18, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Oh my, your cards are awesome, especially that last green one!!!

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  105. SheilaDecember 18, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Superb card ideas!

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  106. ~Tammy~December 19, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Oh, you need to do vintage more often!

    Those jingle bells are so awesome! Great projects girl! :-)

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