Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Day 7 - The Twelve Days of Christmas with My Creative Time

Good morning friends!  Today is Day 7 of the Twelve Days of Christmas with My Creative Time.  You should have arrived here from Cassandra's Blog.
Today I turned a plain box I had laying around into a great gift box.  I used My Creative Time's All Around Christmas and Gift Card Sentiments Stamp Sets.


My Supplies:
My Creative Time
Cricut Cartridge Winter Woodland for Holly cut at 4"
Me & My Big Ideas Mambi Sheets PADX-173
New Leaf and Pure Poppy Cardstock, Holiday Mix Vintage Buttons  -  Papertrey Ink
Grren Sheen glitter Paper an Celebrate It Ribbon  -  Michaels
Facets - Tim Holtz
Peapod and Marachino Twine  -  The Twinery
Festive Berry and Everghreen Bough Distress Inks

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Thank you for stopping by again today!  I am so thrilled to have you all visit!  I will be back tomorrow for Day 8!  Have a great day!
Love and Hugs,
Cathryn :)

165 comments:

  1. Your card is absolutely beautiful. I love everything about it---the colors, the ribbon, the paper, and etc.
    nellessenconcrete@yahoo.com

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  2. SOOOOOOO PRETTY MY FRIEND!!! WOW, YOU ALL ARE JUST AMAZING!!!! AWESOME JOB!
    BIG HUGE HUGS,
    EMMA;)

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  3. Wayyyyy beautiful!!! I love how you stamped your TO and From on the pretty holly leaves! Wonderful and inspiring ideas Cathryn...time to go on a lil scavenger hunt for some boxes to alter like yours! Hugs!

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  4. Lovely card! TFS!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  5. So pretty! Oftentimes I find myself getting burned out on making cards because they start looking the same.. Thanks for inspiring me with a new card recipe!

    Look forward to seeing what you'll come up with next!
    misshoanggg (at) gmail.com

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  6. This is simply beautiful! Love the bright colors
    Slatsinhi@yahoo.com

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  7. Gorgeous gift box. Love the decorations. Gloria Contreras gloriaandmickey@yahoo.com

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  8. Beautiful box....Love it!!
    croptilludrop23@gmail.com

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  9. wow great job on the box, I love it. :)
    win_or_lose52@hotmail.com
    http://victoriasjunk.blogspot.com

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  10. Soooo beautiful! Looove how made to/fr on the holly.

    Jamie
    Http://oohlalapaperie.blogspot.com

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  11. Beautiful card! I always love the striped, wide ribbon and it is the perfect accent to the pretty choice of papers and the holly die cut.
    Tracy

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  12. What a beautiful project! Love the shimmery leaves. So fun and festive!

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  13. Very pretty tag!

    kissmyjen at gmail.com
    justcreativeme.blogspot.com

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  14. HI NICE JOB
    LINDAB
    TOP2KOP@HOTMAIL.COM

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  15. Great gift box Cathryn! It turned out really beautiful!!!
    Hugs,
    georgifelix at verizon dot net

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  16. Very festive gift box. Love the papers :)

    pruttybird at comcast dot net

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  17. What a great card! Thanks for sharing! That is lovely!
    lclass003 atgmail dotcom

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  18. What a great card! Thanks for sharing! That is lovely!
    lclass003 atgmail dotcom

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  19. So pretty, thanks for sharing!

    mzcherub at gmail dot com

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  20. Nice project love the choice of colors the glitter paper is amazing.

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  21. What a beautiful box, thank you for sharing.

    alvinadiaz@msn.com
    alvinascreations.blogspot.com

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  22. So pretty! Love the buttons for the berries on the holly. Thank you for sharing!
    janiceaeschliman.blogspot.com

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  23. What a gorgeous box!!! These 12 days have caused my wish list to triple, seen so many new things I need!!

    miller896042 at bellsouth dot net

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  24. Very cute. The papers, color, bow match perfect. Thanks for this idea.
    lopezjrivera@centennialpr.net

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  26. I love this box!! it is so pretty! great job!

    thanks for all the great ideas so far!!

    brwneyes46@gmail.com

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  27. This is so pretty- I just love that fun ribbon- simply beautiful!
    :)Amy
    amyscraftingspace.blogspot.com
    amy.arnold89@comcast.net

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  28. I love that. Beautiful job;0)

    bex@
    http://kawaiikrafts.blogspot.com/

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  29. Amazing job! TFS!

    trawat1972@gmail.com

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  30. ADORABLE....love this gift box. Thanks for sharing all your cute ideas these past 7 days :)
    papercreations_bytricia (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  31. This is gorgeous! Somebody is going to love getting a gift from you! It doesn't even matter what's inside with how pretty this is!

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  32. I really like your two sided holly tag.
    Nice Box.

    christinescreativecards@gmail.com

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  33. Love the colors, what a pretty card.
    Kim C
    kcesafsky@charter.net

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  34. Beautiful! I love the colors and your design.

    jashmore1944@att.net

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  35. Wow, that is so pretty!

    Leslie

    cascrapper at gmail dot com

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  36. Love this! The paper is beautiful and I really love the tag!

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  37. How pretty! Totally recognize the paper :) Great job...love it.

    hugs
    Cassandra

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  38. Wow! what a beautiful gift box,love the paper yo used.

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  39. so pretty love your card, love your idea on your use of the stamps
    olivervl at yahoo dot com

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  40. Oh Cathryn this box is GORGEOUS! I just love that ribbon and the blingy holly is BEAUTIFUL!!!! You add such a touch of elegance to your projects. I LOVE it! Hugs- Glora

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  41. Very pretty.. Love the holly berry.. Love the paper..
    TFS!!!
    Nicole
    nacasteel @ yahoo dot com

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  42. Would love to win emmas lollipop die. You all have done a great job in showcasing different ways to use the die.
    k.krohe@yahoo.com

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  43. Beautiful!

    Lori
    Bloggin The Crafts
    lori at true dungeon dot com

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  44. this is so beautiful

    rosiemini@gmail.com
    www.scraplovingminis.blogspot.com

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  45. oh my gosh I love this its so beautiful!! and i have this cart so i can make it :)

    Micia
    yellowbirdcreation@gmail.com

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  46. Your altered box is so so PRETTY!!! I love turning something old into something new. GREAT JOB!!! Hugz:)
    DevinTaylorCreations@gmail.com

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  47. love these projects..you girls are so talented..TFS!!!

    cathie
    scraphappycat@gmail.com

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  48. love love love! so pretty!
    Cyndy
    arcy.scraps@gmail.com

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  49. Another great idea. Looks great. Love the holly tag. Thanks!

    Danielle
    leeceratops@comcast.net

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  50. What a darling, darling box! I love it. That ribbon is so cute, but I especially love your holly berry buttons! How perfect!! What a beautiful gift.

    at home ink at q dot com

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  52. This is adorable, I love the glitter and holly leaves. Great sentiments too. Thank you. teachermom5@gmail.com

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  53. WHAT A BEAUTIFUL BOX LOVE THE HOLLY!
    TFS
    GLORIA
    esquivel865@yahoo.com

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  54. This is the cutest holiday box!! Lisa -elwalten@aol.com

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  55. Very cute and festive!! Love the TH facet.

    Niki
    billniki@gmail.com

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  56. What an adorable box! I love it!!

    Ashley
    ScrappinAsh at gmail dot com

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  57. I love this - So pretty! Love how you used that facet!
    qtme2003 at yahoo dot ca

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  58. aww perfect leaves for a to and from! love the card! Doris
    parkernana5@cox.net

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  59. Wonderful Christmas card! Love the ribbon and the glitter holly leaves!
    tcsobotka at charter dot net

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  60. Beautiful card!

    megan.saxe@gmail.com

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  61. I have some of those little boxes. Guess I will have to dress them up a little. Regina
    regina95370@sbcglobal.net

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  62. This is really nice...love the holly. Olivia orjm79@yahoo.com

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  63. Beautiful.... so inspired. thanks!

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  64. so inspired... thanks so much! Beautiful work..
    Melissa Crable
    Melissakc1@yahoo.com

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  65. Wow, your gift box is gorgeous!! I love your holly tag..Thanks for the chance to win!

    Scrappy hugs,
    Amanda :0)
    amandascraftsandmore(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  66. How pretty, I love holly. tamiwb1234 at aoldotcom

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  67. Beautiful!
    Mrodriguez860@htomail.com

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  68. Super cute! TFS.

    Debbie B
    debbiebutcher at comcast dot net

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  69. So pretty love the holly.
    F.U.N.
    Bobbi

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  70. Beautiful gift box idea! TFS

    Carol W.
    workmanscraps(at)gmail(dot)com

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  71. Your card is so gorgeous!
    Candy
    candyyoung826 at msn dot com

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  72. I love your little gift box. awesome remake of it. And of course your header has made my bad day a little brighter. Thank You!!! Linda Harris Lsunflower58@aol.com

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  73. Beatiful box Cathryn! you always make the cutest things. Love the pretty papers you used and the ribbon is fantastic!
    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

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  74. You did amazing job. I love it
    happyscrappyvette@gmail.com

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  75. Amazing job on this beautiful card!!

    Christina Coen

    christina.coen@gmail.com

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  76. This box looks amazing! I love that you added buttons for the holly. TFS
    hugs, Jenn
    smile4jenn at hotmail dot com

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  77. Beautiful box! Love the Glitzy paper! Denise queenbee.speigle@gmail.com

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  78. Just gift box is so adorable!!

    bolvera66@yahoo.com

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  79. Your box is so pretty and elegant! I just saved a box myself just for this purpose. So happy to see yours done up just in time to inspire me!
    bsl60atembarqmaildotcom

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  80. Nice job, very cute. Thanks for sharing.
    Richelle
    lilbug1976 at yahoo dot com

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  81. I love this! So traditional but very classy.

    mimi2trentdrew.com

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  82. Your Box is so Pretty! Love the To and From on the Leaves. :0)
    cindymarshall63 at hotmail dot com

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  83. Love this gift box!
    It's really beautifully decorated!
    janette09@comcast.net

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  84. THE BOX IS AMAZING...BEAUTIFUL...

    Mickey

    mickeysworld01@comcast.net

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  85. Beautiful card. TFS
    Evelyn
    evl14512@gmail.com

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  86. This is a beautiful card!
    Thank you sooooo much for sharing!


    Denise J.
    drjohnson0526@gmail.com

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  87. Your card is so pretty. TFS

    kwillis_15 at yahoo dot com

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  88. such a darling project. I'm gonna have to scraplift this!! ninadee@sbcglobal.net

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  89. Very nice card.

    esterperez73@yahoo

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  90. Sooo pretty! Great altered box. TFS joy4umetoo at hotmail dot com

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  91. Wow! Love the holly tags!
    -Suzanne suzyq28024@gmail.com

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  92. Gorgeous box. Such pretty holly.

    Tina
    aurathentic@gmail.com

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  93. lovely project. Everything looks so inviting but "no peeking". Have a great holiday.
    craftkrazy@optonline.net

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  94. Beautiful card.

    Debbie H.

    niteowlis at clear dot net

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  95. beautiful box. i love the cuts and the paper you used.

    tammi_amata@ameritech.net

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  96. Super Great. So many great ideals for the holidays.

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  97. This is awesome Cathryn! You always do such wonderful work!
    TFS
    jessica
    chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com
    eschfamily@yahoo.com

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  98. Gorgeous!!! I love the to and from stamp on the Holly...really beautiful!

    hugs,
    joni

    arcocha at yahoo dot com

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  99. Your box is beautiful!

    Hugs,
    Saundra
    Luvscrappingtogether at gmail dot com

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  100. Great job on the box! It is beautiful.
    quilt 4 fun 2 at hot mail dot com

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  101. Well for sure I'd like to receive a gift in a box this beautiful. Well done!

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  102. So pretty - I love the colors, the bow and the holly. How adorable. Great job.

    Thanks for sharing.
    Terri_ski at yahoo dot com

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  103. Love that ribbon. Thanks for sharing.

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  104. Love the idea of the holly for the gift tag.
    Pat
    plweir1969@yahoo.com

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  105. Very pretty. I love the colors.

    Jan
    bearycreativecradts@gmail.com

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  106. Beautiful card i love the colors
    Thanks for sharing
    Shanna
    Gracesonnawilson@gmail.com

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  107. What a beautiful altered gift box. Thank you for sharing.
    brittmartin1288@yahoo.com

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  108. Very unique card. It is so beautiful..

    xitlalli0508@gmail.com

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  109. Very cute. Great job. Smooches... frankleecrafts [at] gmail [dot] com

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  110. So pretty! I love the paper you used!


    rissaflor atyahoo dotcom

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  111. I'm really enjoying all of your projects. I can't wait to see the rest.

    tonya dot morgan at gmail dot com

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  112. Absolutely adorable!!!

    javajen1 at hotmail dot com

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  113. great love your card thanks for inspiring me great idea LOL wendy littleal1@bigpond.com.au

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  114. Beautiful gift box.

    harperpooh at yahoo dot com

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  115. Beautiful dressed up gift box. Love the colors and to/from tag.
    lorrainephelps at sbcglobal dot net

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  116. cute box.

    Sue
    rolfe974@prodigy.net

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  117. Such cute and wonderful ideas, lovin it.
    shanasewing@yahoo.com

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  118. Wow love the colors & the pretty bow.
    jeria22@yahoo.com tfs!

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  119. I really love this card. You did such a great job!!!

    Kim
    kpedersen44@yahoo.com

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  120. Oh love the glitter on the leaves.
    angel hugs
    Debby
    angels5.2005 at gmail dot com

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  121. Love these super cute boxes! So pretty!
    lindagk23ataoldcotom

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  122. what a cute card...i love it
    scrapente@hotmail.com

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  123. So cute! Thanks for the chance to win!
    lclass003 atgmail dotcom

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  124. This is stunning!

    Dorcas
    dtroche@bellsouth.net

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  125. So cute! Thanks for the chance to win!
    lclass003 atgmail dotcom

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  126. What a beautiful gift box. It certainly is not a plain box anymore. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com

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  127. I loved the holly leaves. thanks for sharing. dsebby404@yahoo.com

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  128. Oh this is gorgeous! My daughters name is Holly so I really love this! TFS callyAnn
    callyannc@live.com

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  129. Great idea to use those boxes we have laying around. It would help me beat being on the boarderline of hoarder, lol.
    kidshomelove at yahoo.com

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  130. Great job, very pretty!
    mbchoj at aol dot com

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  131. I love it. For some reason I am really wanting to use holly and mistletoe for everything. LOL
    SewSweetNCrafty.blogspot.com

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  132. Very pretty card!
    Pam at http://craftycards4u2.blogspot.com/

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  133. I love you project and the to and from lovely colours, ribbon and paper.
    thejanner@xcelco.on.ca

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  134. great idea.. love it!

    rebecca_k81 at hotmail dot com

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  135. you gift card is so pretty.
    happyscraappyvette@gmail.com

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  136. Love the beautiful bow, the colors and the finished project. Its lovely.
    marg0006@verizon.net

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  137. so beautiful gift box! Love the little wreath leaves of your patterned paper and even more the large die cut leaves.

    Luanne
    myfootahead at gmail dot com
    craftersreference.blogspot.com

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  138. Beautiful... I love the ribbon, it's so pretty!!

    tuki123@att.net

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  139. Soooo pretty! The colors are gorgeous!!!

    housesbuiltofcards@gmail.com
    www.housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com

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  140. Fabulous job on the gift box Cathryn! I love love love it!surfnfroggie at aol dot com

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  141. That holly cut makes a great tag.
    sarah.quillen@gmail,com

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  142. Wow Beautiful.
    jeria22@yahoo.com tfs!

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  143. Really cute box and the tag & ribbon makes it look extra special. Lovely idea.
    kimthompson68@sky.com
    Kim xXx

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  144. This is a lovely gift box and the tag & ribbon makes it extra special.
    kimthompson68@sky.com
    Kim xXx

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  145. WoW you are so good at making beautiful altered gift containers!
    TFS
    Merry Christmas!
    Kathie
    Kathlee154atgmaildotcom

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  146. Wow, i love your gift box
    Kathy
    Katsews at Gmail dot com

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  147. Gorgeous! Love everything about it!

    Lori
    got2bcrafting at gmail dot com

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  148. this looks great!! I'm in love with the ribbon!
    candace
    scrappin2littleprincesses.blogspot.com

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  149. SOO Very crafty!!!

    saetterman at aol dot com

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  150. Love that holly tag and gorgeous ribbon. deegeescraps at gmail dot com

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  151. Soo pretty! I love the papers and the holly, just awesome.
    (:(:Smiles:):)

    Robin
    thecricutscrapper at yahoo dot com

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  152. I love that you used the holly for the to and from sentiments! Looks fabulous! And I think I need some of that ribbon!! :)

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  153. Beautiful! I love all the details!
    hotgirl211@msn.com

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  154. Beautiful gift box! TFS.

    coupondenise at live dot com

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  155. Very pretty--I like the green glitter paper.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  156. What a beautiful card...LOVE the colors. TFS :)
    fmadera75atgmaildotcom

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  157. What a beautiful gift box. Very pretty.
    shellyholsinger@yahoo.com

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  158. Your box is beautiful. Please come wrap/box all my presents for me. LOL

    http://cricutmyway.blogspot.com/

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  159. Very pretty card. Love the pattern paper.
    Ashley
    glamoroussideofscrapping@gmail.com

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  160. Beautiful Box!!! Everything works sooooo well together...GREAT job!!!
    AMAZING BOW!!!!

    hugs,
    Sarah
    liveloveandscrap@hotmailcom

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  161. Adorable and easy enough for everyone to do. Great job!!


    Alina
    alina.luis@live.com

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