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My oh my! What a week it has been! I haven’t been able to blog as I’ve wanted to. There was a bash for my Mom’s 60th to prep for, some special projects I’ve been working on, plus… I often blog my laptop as opposed to our desktop, but the laptop doesn’t take SD cards… so without photos, I couldn’t post! Sometimes it’s too hard to get upstairs where the main computer is…kids, stairs and all, ya know??? Anywho, I wanted to share these two fantastic cards with you. As a crafter, I am always making cards for people, but I don’t often receive them. So, when I do… I am thrilled! And when I unexpectedly found these two cards in my mailbox, I was so happily surprised! The card on top is from my friend Tina who is sadly (for me) moving to Texas, like, as I write this. She sent me this hot little number to congratulate me on becoming a Twilight Tuesday Guest Designer (gosh, it NEVER gets old typing that!). So nice of her huh? She put a whole lotta work into this baby and I just love it. It is currently standing proud atop my wall unit in my living room. The second card I got just last week from one of my fellow Twilight Tuesday Designers, Julie. I had won one of her super cool blog candy prizes (http://www.starsfallscreations.com)she/ not only sent me a great set of alpha stamps (which I cannot wait to crack open!) but I also got this beautiful card! This card is layered, sparkly, and lovely. Her craftsmanship is exquisite. My photos don’t do these cards justice. So, ladies, THANK YOU for your handmade creations. I will cherish them always.

PS: Shhh!!! Guess what? I have a secret! Actually, it's not just me... but TTIC itself! MAKE SURE you stop by http://www.twilighttuesday.com tomorrow!!!

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Jamee said…
your black/blue/white card is so elegant!!!
i cant wait to check out twilight tuesday tomorrow :)
June 23, 2009 at 1:00 AM
Julie said…
Oh, Alison - you are just the sweetest ever! Thank you so very much for posting the card and all of your kind words about it! I am SO glad that you liked it - reactions like yours make it very worthwhile to send someone a handmade card! THANK YOU!
June 23, 2009 at 4:19 PM
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