Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Today Is Your Day and Blog Award Thanks!

Happy Tuesday, everyone! I hope you are having a great day! I have a card to enter into a few challenges today.
 
For this card, I used this week's Die Cuttin' Diva's sketch:

Recipe:

  • DCWV paper
  • Sweethearts cart - monkey at 3"
  • Rock Princess cart I won from GiGi at The Cricut Bug (thanks again, GiGi!) - cupcake at 1 1/4"
  • Stamping cart - happy birthday at 1"
  • EK Success punch - flower border
  • Nestabilities - sentiment tags
  • K Andrew Positive Thoughts stamp (click HERE to purchase your own set!)
  • Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Peeled Paint - for sentiment and edges
  • Rock Candy Stickles - for the cherry on the cupcake
  • Swiss Dots embossing folder - frosting
  • Branches embossing folder - wrapper
  • Foam tape
  • Green crystal gems
  • Googly eyes

I am entering the card in the following challenges:

I would also like to thank two amazing blog buddies for gifting me with blog awards! THANK YOU so much Karen of Kaleidoscope Sparkles for gifting me with the A Thing of Beauty Award and The Stylish Blogger Award, and Pam of  craftycards4u2 for gifting me with The Cricut-tastic Award, The Stinkin Cute Award, The Stylish Blogger Award, The Irresistibly Sweet Blog Award, the Best Friend Blogger Award and The Thing of Beauty Award! I am so honored that these two fabulous women thought of me! Please visit both of their incredible blogs...you will not be sorry! Not are they amazingly talented and creative, but they are two of the nicest, best blog friends anyone could ask for and I am so thankful to have met them! Thank you again Karen and Pam - you both are so awesome!!

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a great day :D
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48 comments:

  1. CharlotteAugust 2, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Lisa,
    You always make such amazing things and this is no exception. That little monkey is so cute and the colors are fabulous. Thanks for joining Celebrate The Occasion.

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  2. Karen HAugust 2, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Oh my, this is so fabulously cheerful! :o) The colors are stunning and you just cannot go wrong with a cupcake-loving monkey! I love how his tail is tucked in between the layers.. the googly eyes are perfect.. and the flowery border and sparkles are gorgeous accents. I love this card, Lisa. (And you are very welcome... you're amazing in every way and deserve every recognition possible. Thanks for being such a sweet bloggy friend!)

    Hugs and blessings! :o)
    http://kaleidoscopicsparkles.blogspot.com

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  3. Lori ComeauAugust 2, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    What a fun card. Love the little monkey.
    http://lorisartsyobsession.blogspot.com/

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  4. BLJ Graves StudioAugust 2, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Such a fun card. Great colors. I love the paper.

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  5. UnknownAugust 2, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Wow Lisa this is just adorable, the monkey hanging from the mat is a great idea. You are so creative. You are so welcome, I wish I had better ways to tell you how much I appreciate your friendship. Hugs, Pam at http://craftycards4u2.blogspot.com/

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  6. KarenAugust 2, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    So pretty! LOVE that background paper! The monkey is adorable too! :)

    Karen
    craftedwithlovebykaren.blogspot.com

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  7. UnknownAugust 2, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Wow love all the details that you have in your card. Love the colors that you used.

    Thanks for joining us this week at Celebrate the occasion!!

    Kristen DT

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  8. AmyAugust 2, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    This is adorable! You did such a great job with the sketch challenge- that monkey makes me smile! :)Amy

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  9. Sunshine HoneyBeeAugust 2, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Like your cute Monkey card & use of the sketch.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"
    http://CreatedbySunshineHoneyBee.blogspot.com

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  10. S.BaylesAugust 2, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    Great card. I love the colors. I am a fan of Kristals also... I love her stamps.... I have this set and need to make a few cards.
    Blog:http://lovethatexpressions.blogspot.com/

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  11. MelissaAugust 2, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    Very cute, thanks for joining CTO!

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  12. UnknownAugust 2, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Wow this is super adorable!!!! And Pink too my favourite color!!!!! Way to go Lisa!!!!!

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  13. Linda BreedloveAugust 2, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Well this is totally fun... I love your adorable monkey!
    Congratulations on the awards, Lisa!

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  14. DIANA L.August 2, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    This is tooooo cute. I love the monkey hanging down with the cupcake and the colors are great And You always say the sweetest things when you come to my blog. Congrats on your awards

    DIANA L.

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  15. MyCuriousCraftsAugust 2, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Hi Lisa, awesome card as always. Your design is FABULOUS as usual...love it. ~Shen

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  16. June HouckAugust 2, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    Super cute monkey with a cupcake! Adorable card, Lisa :)

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  17. LaurieAugust 2, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Hi Lisa! This card is so stinkin' cute!!! And you got to enter it into so many challenges!!! Yay!! Thanks for playing with us at CTO.
    Laurie
    scrapsbysissy.blogspot.com

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  18. :: Samantha KT ::August 2, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Great colourful card! Love the monkey too! Thanks for playing in this week's Birthday Sundaes challenge!

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  19. ArleneAugust 2, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    This is super cute...love the way the monkey is holding the cupcake! :)

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  20. GloriaAugust 2, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    This little monkey dude rocks. He can bring me cupcakes anytime. :-)

    Precious Hugs

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  21. Eva LaneyAugust 2, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    awe...great card...so cute.
    Eva :0)

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  22. Kelly SAugust 2, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    Super cute, Lisa! That monkey makes me smile. :)

    Kelly
    http://kellyscraftylife.blogspot.com

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  23. ShellyAugust 2, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    Lisa, so pretty! Great job with the sketch, it's a perfect match! That monkey is just adorable!
    Shelly
    http://mypaperlove.blogspot.com/

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  24. AdrianAugust 2, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    so cute, love the monkey!

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  25. BeebeebabsAugust 2, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    Soooo cute thanks for sharing!!!

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  26. AnonymousAugust 2, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    Lisa,

    Congrats on your awards, you're such a sweet person and deserve them. I just love your cards, each one so different and so much to look at, fun, pretty, cute, just everyone special.

    Hugs, Lori m

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  27. KarenAugust 2, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    love the pink on this card but I seem to be in a pink and purple phase this week...the monkey holding that cupcake brilliant design...

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  28. The Craftin MamaAugust 2, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    I love the Develish little Monkey!! So cute!!

    Ildi-The Craftin Mama
    www.thecraftinmama.blogspot.com

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  29. abusybee - DoubleClick ConnectionsAugust 2, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    This card just screams fun! Great details! Fun colors!

    Carri~abusybee
    www.doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com

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  30. Deanna MulderAugust 3, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    What a cute monkey. Love your card. Thanks for playing along with us at Paper Playtime.

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  31. EstherAugust 3, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    Adorable!! The little monkey swinging by with a cupcake!!!
    Thanks for playing with us at CTO!

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  32. Rez P.August 3, 2011 at 2:06 AM

    Aloha my sweet friend,
    Your cards are always FABULOUS. I love that monkey. It's so darn cute :-).Congrats on your award. You sure derserved it!
    Hugs,
    Rez
    "SMILES ACROSS THE MILES"
    http://karezmakreations.blogspot.com/

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  33. NitaAugust 3, 2011 at 2:21 AM

    Aw, that monkey is so cute, offering up a birthday cupcake. :) I love your paper choices in this card - so pink and girly and happy. Super fun! :)
    Nita

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  34. Misty OlsenAugust 3, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Hi Lisa!! What a beautiful card....I just love the swinging monkey!!! I am so happy you shared your creation this week with DCD!!

    Mistyrose
    Die Cuttin Diva

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  35. Paper DeckerationsAugust 3, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    WOW! I love your take on the sketch! The monkey is adorable! Super fun card!! Thanks for joining us at DCD!!

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  36. Creative DivaAugust 3, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Hi sweet friend! Wow, you did it again. This is such a cute card. Love the monkey. Fabulous. Thanks for joining us at DCD.

    Hugs,
    Patty
    creativediva98.blogspot.com

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  37. GiGiAugust 3, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    This is SOOOOOO CUTE! I love the monkey with his google eyes and how he's holding the cupcake! What a super fun card! Thanks for playing at CTO!

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  38. JenniAugust 3, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    Lisa, I love that background paper and the monkey is oh so cute! Great job!
    Hugs, Jenni
    http://mylollipopgarden.blogspot.com

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  39. Sherrie K.August 3, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    What a super FUN card! This monkey cut is adorable! He almost looks like he is sneaking that cupcake...but who wouldn't, LOL! Great pattern paper choice too:) Love it!
    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

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  40. Trail of TreasuresAugust 3, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Too, too stinkin' cute!! The monkey is adorable delivering the cupcake!! Great for any kid! :) Thanks for playing along with us this week at CTO!

    Hugs,
    Tracey - CTO DT member

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  41. Lucianna DilsaverAugust 4, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    So cute, your little monkey is adorable, great card! Thanks for joining us this week @ CTO :)

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  42. scrappinCAugust 4, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    The monkey is soooo cute, it made me chuckle! The cupcake is great and the paper is awesome.

    Cindy Lou

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  43. Cre8tiveVetAugust 5, 2011 at 4:02 AM

    Once again you made a great card! I love the monkey. Thanks for joining us at DCD. -Yvette

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  44. Crafting MisfitAugust 5, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    Haha, I love the monkey with the cupcake!

    Thanks for joining us at CTO!
    Rebecca "Crafting Misfit"
    Celebrate the Occasion DTM
    Visit my blog!

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  45. My 3 E ScrapbookingAugust 6, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Oh my goodness...how cute is that monkey with the cupcake!!! It is such a super adorable birthday card Lisa! Thanks for playing along and hopping with us at Birthday Sundaes! I hope you'll join us again tomorrow!
    Amber

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  46. girliaAugust 6, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    This is just too adorable. Love the sketch.

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  47. CraftyJARAugust 7, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    That monkey is so darn cute! Thanks for playing along with us at CTO.
    Judy

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  48. UnknownAugust 7, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    I love the flying monkey! So cute. Thanks for playing with us at CTO!

    Trell - DT

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Thank you so much for stopping by and for your comments...I truly appreciate them :)