Friday, January 2, 2009

Laptop Pop Up!

This giveaway is now closed. Please enjoy anyway! :)

Good morning!! Note: today's post uses two sets I Did NOT design, but I just love how they go with the set I DID design, look! :)

Here's one of those "fabulous" (she must be, her shirt says so, right? courtesy of my set from November: "Tee Talk"! ) coiffed "ladies" (see "how to make a perfect ponytail" in an upcoming post!) The "fabulous" on the tee is embossed in silver, the shine and dimension look just like a real iron-on! The greeting "You've got mail" is from "Who's that e-girl?", another set I {heart} from My Favorite Things (today's sponsor!) Wonder what the message could be...?

I was so excited to make this pop up card, it turned out exactly the way I envisioned it! As you pull open the card, the "screen" lifts up and a big popped up button on the "keyboard" reads "Sending {{{Hugs}}}. ( Press repeatedly!!) :) The focal point I simply framed up on a piece of Black CS with extra below it. Cut down each side to leave an 1/8" border on either side and then cut down and out at an angle when I got to the end of image. I also scored a fold 1/8" down from the bottom of the screen and folded. Now the laptop looks like it's 3D and open, ready to power up!! Wouldn't it be great to have a gbig honking "Hugs" button on your laptop?
To make the "button", I stamped my sentiment on white CS and then punched a word window out of scratch paper, then moving the punch over and punching again to make it long enough to fit the whole greeting. I placed it over my stamped greeting and traced inside the punched out window with a black pen, and then shifted it down and traced just the bottom to make the "key" look dimensional. I colored it with my C-3 Copic, cut it out and popped it up on dimensionals.

That fabulous pieced couch is made from the Black Market Ebony and Alabaster pack! I colored the e-girl with Copics to make her match the girl on the front. I added line with my pen below her ankles to separate the "carpet" from the "wall".

If you've never made a pop up, it's very easy to do. Score a strip of CS at 1", 2", 3", and 4".(These measurements can be bigger or smaller depending on how far out or big you focal point is, just make sure they are the all equal measurements) Fold at scores and adhere the last little 1/4 piece to the end to make a little "cube". Put adhesive on three sides of it, and press it into the scored fold of your card with the side without adhesive facing UP. This way your cube will stick to the top and bottom of the inside of the card and the last sticky side will be out to press your pop up focal point against.


other deets: Sateen flowers are colored with Copics, adhered with glue dots and embellished with Self Adhesive rhinestones, my hands down favorite embellishment of the moment! This is one of those things I have to buy several of at once, to make sure I don't run out!


So today's prize is appropriately from Kim of My Favorite Things and BCDZYNs, she will send BCDZYNs "And Then I said" stamp set to one of you luckies!! (yeah, I know a LOT of you probably already have this set, but you can give it to your stamping BFF or PSF! They'll love you for it!) Be sure to leave a comment here for a chance to win it, today if you could spend a little time going through my archives and letting me know your favorite or some of my favorite projects I've shared here(unless you already know LOL!), it will really help me choosing what to share and how to make the blog the very best it can be this year for my readers! Then go leave Kim some love at her blog for helping a sistah out! :)
Now for a blog hop: can't wait to see what all these generous and talented ladies have whipped us for today!
Charmaine, Donna, Jessica, Lee, Michelle, Theresa, Joanne, Cathy, and Tammy who will all be using my sets in some form or fashion , thank you all!

The blogaversary bash continues, a new prize offering tomorrow, tonight an update on our winner from yesterday and another guest design spotlight...see you soon!!
PS there may be a clue in this post about an upcoming sponsor... ;)

177 comments:

  1. I love your cookie set. The card from dec 24 is my favourite!

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  2. hee hee - I am so happy I am the proud owner of this awesome card! TY, so happy to be a part of your 'crew'

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  3. I am always so inspired by your cards/projects. There are many I have bookmarked and tagged as faves, but the number one favorite has to be the decked out ostrich with the red shoes and necklace. She was so funny and so out of the box - how could you not love her?

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  4. I just love seeing your creative ideas! You come up with some really unique ways of using the stamps and making things work "together". Keep doin' what you do! :) Would love to win the candy!

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  5. I love your pop up card. Thanks for the instructions on how to complete one.
    I Love the stamps you design for Gina K and I love when you have tip sheets on your blog for each of the sets.

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  6. I love the projects you've done with the year of flowers set.

    Happy blogoversary!!!

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  7. Oh, my! It's so hard to choose! But I'm not quite finished with the Christmas season yet, so I'm going to choose your "Funky Wreath". I love the technique you used!

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  8. Happy 1st official day of 2009. There are sooo many cool things I've loved you sharing. Most center on the Little Tees and, now, the cookies. I'm still getting used to stamping, so the little (and not so little) tutorials are great! In particular, the recent cookie-stacking description, the Little Tees with embossed rose/resist and the Little Tees tip sheet are some faves.

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  9. I too love all the projects made with the Year In Flowers set !

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  10. Pick a favorite project of yours??? Well, actually I'm partial to the bouquet of balloons card that you made a while back, cuz you sent it to me! I love it!

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  11. sense u r macing me pic wun i thinc the year of flower i just luv flowers and it has ben such fun to color them in ne colors i want not just the normal colors
    thanxs agin for the chanse to win

    merri

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  12. This is awesome, I could never pick a favourite all your work is inspiring.

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  13. Well, I think this pop up card is adorable, I like your Hippo treat holder ~ I would have never thought to punch a hole in the hippo like that ~ and I love the tote in the Tote Tutorial! Those are just a few of the many things I like on here.

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  14. You're right. This card is fabulous! I love your blog and your creativity. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

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  15. Oh my gosh, that card is amazing! I love the button.

    One of my favourite cards was the Kimono card. I love it!

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  16. Hmm...I am always in love with your altered projects! Thanks for the chance to win and happy bloggiversary! :)

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  17. I liked the pop up card, and I have never made one, but I want to try it. I love all your cards. So hard to pick. Just love them all.
    Thanks for the chance to win.

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  18. I've enjoyed your daily posts and it's inspired me to expand my own creativity. I look forward to seeing what you are offering each day....like visiting a friend. My favorite projects are the ones featuring 'What's in a tin' 1 & 2. With those stamp sets I've made seasonal, holiday and birthday mini gifts and because of you, my friends think I'm so gifted. HA! MarilynY (yum@hawaii.rr.com)

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  19. I love the inspiration I get from watching your work! Thanks so much for sharing straight from your heart! I love it all!

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  20. Oooo lovin' this!!!! What a fun pop-up card!!!!!

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  21. This is a realllllly cute card...guess it speaks to just about everyone...as we are all on the computer!
    Jan

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  22. Mel -
    What a terrific card! I love it and think I will try my hand at makeing a pop-up.

    Elaine Allen
    veallen66@optonline.net

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  23. I am new to your blog but looking through the archives I love the tip sheets for getting the most out of the gorgeous stamp sets you've designed.

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  24. Mel fab as usual. I love all the verstaility to your stamps and my fav's are all the tips on how to do it all. Especially the Tees tips. But to pick just one?! nope, its like cookies and chips, you can never have just one. Still waiting on the tutorial on how to do shirts and hair different on the MFT BDzyns ones though. *chuckle* ;)

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  25. One of my favourites is the Just Hippy set and I loved the really neat little treat boxes that you made with the hippo and giraffe. They were just so cute and was an inspiration for me to purchase this set. It's still one of my favourites!

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  26. Your crafty creativity inspires me and also you never fail to deliver some excellent projects .HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL
    judex

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  27. I love this pop up card and thanks for the tutorial. I would have to say that the cookies set looks pretty interesting....I would love to give Melanie's stamps a try. Thannks for sharing.

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  28. That "Fabulous" stamp really just makes the shirt pop doesn't it? It also draws attention to the perfectly expressive curves of the body-which I like for it's sassyness.

    Favorites....eep.. I always enjoy your blog. I know that I can usually expect a clean lined elegance blended with a dash of fun and I like that, so I say keep on doing what you're doing!

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  29. The card i love most is the one u did for PCP for the 12th day of christmas challenge. The flowers were just too pretty!

    I would love to win the blog candy. Thanks for the chance.

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  30. This card is AWESOME! I love it, the colours are so vivid! I love the stamp sets as well, and don't have this one from MFT!! I think as far as favorites go, when you have new releases, you always show so many different ways to use your new sets, and you are always so full of great ideas!! Thank you Melanie!! I think your blog ROCKS!

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  31. I just love this fabulous card. You amaze me with all your creative talent each day. The front of the card is so cute and you don't stop there...NO...you have to make the inside just as cute!! Pick??? Are you crazy???
    I look for to all your updates. I just love how you take the time to share how you create your projects and your tip sheets. Thanks so much for a chance at this sweet candy. Happy Blogaversary!!!

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  32. I love your pop up card. it's stunning !
    Happy new year

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  33. Wow! Hard to choose a favorite as all of your creations are beautiful and inspiring. Love the way you color with those copics! Keep up the great work -- it is so appreciated! Thank you for the opportunity to win some candy. Happy New Year! ~Amy S.~

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  34. All I can say is wow.Love that laptop and it amazes me with all your projects.
    I don't have a favorite yet.I love them all.
    Thanks for a chance at some Candy.

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  35. I just love the way you changed the tee's around to make them different fashions - very clever :)

    Have a lovely day :)

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  36. This is amazing! I LOVE the way you have used the 'Little T's' set to communicate on your cards... the versitility, the uniqueness... just amazing!
    You are very talented and we, us out here, are fortunate to be included in your creativity.
    Thanks! Marilyn

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  37. Wow, I love this card! While I have enjoyed browsing your blog, I think this card is my new favorite. Thanks for sharing your wonderful talent.
    Julie Frokjer

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  38. i don't have favourites,i love all the inspiration...its probably whiy i spend so much time reading creative blogs:)I have to agree the rhinestones are a wonderful embellishment!

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  40. Thank you and your friends for providing us with an opportunity to win some great items. I think one of my favorite items you made was the Whole Lotta Coffee card. I love coffee and your card with the steam rising and so many cups to choose from made me have to go get some. Thanks again.

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  41. What an awesome idea Mel, its such a fantastic creation! Congrats to you on your blogerversay too!

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  42. Hi, Melanie, this card is fabulous, I love it! I've never made a pop up, so I was so happy that you explained how. thanks!! Your projects are all so awesome, I can't pick just one!

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  43. Thanks for the instructions on the pop up card - I'm definitely going to try that one! Pick a favorite? I don't think I can!!

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  44. Love your projects...they are the cutest. I dont currently have any stamp sets other than Stampin' Up!, but I see many others in my future....LOL

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  45. Oh my, the laptop pop-up idea is brilliant. I love it. And the front is awesome too. I've been wanting that set from MFT but haven't had a chance to purchase it yet. Your Tee set goes perfectly with it.

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  46. Where do you get your ideas? You are so creative and making stamping seem so easy!
    I love the tip sheet you did for the Have a Cookie set, how you stacked them and showed how you did it - even though I have been masking for years - I never would of thought of doing something like that - or I would not make it look like a true stack of cookies!
    Thanks for sharing your talents with us!
    Sandra

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  47. What an adorable pop up card you have made! Love it! Your projects are all so wonderful I just enjoy coming to see the inspiration!

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  48. Hi Melanie, It's no problem for me to note my favorite "Melanie" card without even looking! I adore the card you made with your stamp set that has the seal with the ball. The ball moves on the card - it is amazing. I tried to duplicate. It turned out cute, but your card is the ONE! Thanks for all the great ideas. Blessings, Kathy (shecop@charter.net)

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  49. i love all 3D project and alterables like you Tin projects.
    Thank you for all the tutorials and suggestions they are greatly appreciated!

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  50. I like your cards that involve "action". You do such a great job explaining how to make them that "if" I had the correct stamp set, I could easily recreate it. I also like the idea that after one of your sets is released that you give us a tip sheet for how to use them. Your creativity is "over the top!"
    Cheryl Sims

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  51. Oh my gosh!!! Love it!! Love It!!
    I am going to have to go shopping when my christmas bills are paid.
    Thanks for the great inspiration.
    Roxie

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  52. I like all of your projects. I just found your blog just before Christmas so am new to your great projects. Do not have a favorite just enjoy looking at your blog daily. Thank you for the opportunity to win blog candy.

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  53. ooo, this is going to be a fun week! congrats on a year of blogging and especially designing! I love everything you have ever done with your t-shirt line of stamps, but I think one of my FAVE projects has to be your sandwhich cookie card. That was just too stinkin' cute!

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  54. I love your tutorials and tip sheets for your stamp sets. You are an inspiration. Thanks so much for the chance at some blog candy!t

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  55. I love what you did with these two MFT sets!
    My favorite stamp set of yours...Have a Cookie, I think it is just the most unique stamp set and so nice for Christmas and Valentine's...but all of your sets are fabulous! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  56. I LOOOOOOOOVE THIS CARD, I love what you did with the hair and how it coordinates with your sentiments!

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  57. I like anything with the Just So Hippy and Hoppy. I always need kid cards and they work so well.

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  58. I REALLY like your November 29th post of Turtle Doves with a Twist. I love how the ornaments just pop, and the ribbon is a wonderful finish.

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  59. More great inspiration! Loving it.

    I love your cards/projects with the Year of Flowers set, especially the water lily with the reflection. I may have missed the post, but I know you said you were going to demo the technique for us....

    LOVE MFT stamps, and I do NOT have BCDzyns, yet!! ;) Thanks, Mel.

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  60. Love this "pop-up" card the computer keyboard is perfect. For the record; I don't have these sets so would be glad to win them (lol)Thanks for sharing. SharriC

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  61. Wow I love your pop up card! The sayings are perfect!

    I am new to your blog and will be happy to check it out!

    Thank you for sharing,
    Cyndi

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  62. I've NEVER attempted a pop-up card, but I know I'll try one now! Your artwork is so much fun and you are certainly one talented gal! Thanks for sharing!

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  63. This pop up card is really cute, I've never done one, but think it is now time to try it. My favorite of yours is What is in the tin. I have 9 grandchildren and they love getting little gifts like those at special times, so I'm always looking for cool ideas. Thanks for being there when I need those ideas.

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  64. I am so glad I am a subscriber so that I never miss a thing. My favorite posting are your tip sheets about a stamp set after a reveal ie the tee tip sheets and all the many uses--most I would never have thought of. Thanks for your generosity this week. darlene

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  65. Melanie,

    Your cards are just incredible. you just never know what to expect from you.
    Thanks for the chance to win some blog candy!
    -michele

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  66. Wow! What a cute card! I love the colors. Thanks for the opportunity to win some blog candy too :)

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  67. I LOVE your animal sets and my favorite card is the one that I think was made for a past dirty girl project. It had three pannels and it looked like you caught the frog diving into the water in slow motion. I loved how you captured the little frogs moment. LOL!

    It's a good life!
    Terri E.

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  68. Your talent never ceases to amaze me!!!!

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  69. You expect me to pick ONE favorite. That's impossible! You have been such an inspiration to me and have influenced my stamping in many ways. Sorry, you'll just have to settle for my endless praise!
    Thank you!

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  70. You are certainly one talented paper artist. I love this stamp set and haven't had the chance to order it yet. Thanks for the chance to win it.

    Teresa

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  71. Melanie,
    Happy New Years and thanks for all of the tips and tutorials that you share with us. One of my favorites is the tri-fold card. I love the dimension it gives to the card. Just a little something special to let people that you care about them.
    Connie

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  72. My favorite things from your blog has been all the tips for A Year of Flowers. I just love that set! You are so talented. Thanks for the chance to win!
    Hugs,
    Donna

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  73. This card is great! I love the ponytail and how you added the hugs key!
    Thank you for sharing the instructions for the pop-up card!

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  74. Beautiful card. I love the pop up aspect. Thanks for sharing.

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  75. I LOVE all the animal releases and all the cards you've shown featuring them! I now own all of them and love to stamp with them!

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  76. You are SOOOOO talented. I LOVE your little tees set. It is just so versatile and the different ways you have come up with to get the most mileage out of that set is awesome. Your tutorials in general are pretty good, too. Read that FABULOUS!!!! Love you Mel.

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  77. Wow. That is a clever card. I love the way you mixed two sets together. I love Year in flowers project the best.

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  78. I love what you did with the Spica Copics and the Friendship Blooms.
    AnnS

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  79. I love the card where you used the Flowers by Gina K. set and put the smiley faces on the buttons! Too cute! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  80. I am so inspired by many blogs...your blog included. I am someone who needs to see something and then I can go about creating and trying to use what I have on hand. It is that getting started thing that challenges me.

    Thanks for all you do and for the chance to win.

    Have a great day.

    pscole3467 at gmail dot com

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  81. Mel

    What a cute itdea. You never cease to amaze with me with your creativity. I too love the tips sheets you put out with each of your stamp sets. You tend to think outside of the box, and I need that extra boost to get the most from my sets.

    I am enjoying your blogversary. Thanks for the chances to win such great items.

    cindi in ok

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  82. Great card! I love any of the posts with Copics used as I am still learning to master mine!

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  83. I haven't tried a pop up card yet but will definitely have to try one soon. Thanks.

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  84. To pick a favortie, I would not know which one to choose for I love them all. The pop up card is great and would have not thought to put that stamp combination together - will have to give that idea a try.
    Karen Arthur(d.arthur1@verizon.net)

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  85. Fabulous card, Melanie. I just love the pop-up.

    I just love your Hand in Hand cards. They are amazing!

    Karen x

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  86. I love how you do the tip sheets. that is so helpful.. You do awesome work. Can't wait to see what you do in 2009

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  87. Just LOVE this "pop up" card. All of your projects are awesome. Love your creative ideas behind all of the stamp sets that you use. As a grandma who does lots of actual cookie making, my favorite projects are with your "Cookie Set". Sure look forward to seeing all your New creations for 2009. Checking your blog is a daily thing just like reading the newspaper but much more fun. You are so talented! - Marlene

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  88. Wow, That is a super cool card! I don't have any of these stamp sets yet so I am hoping to win some b/c the more and more I Look the more and more I am loving them!!!

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  89. I'd have to say that I love all of your tutorials, especially the bobble head one and the shaker one. I'm not gonna lie, I've never tried to make one (one day.. just one day) but I certainly enjoy viewing people doing it and making it look soooo easy! Love it!

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  90. Wow! I love how you combined sets! The tutorial on the button is awesome. It would be to hard to pick one project as my favorite. I love them all. I especially like how you explain new ways to use your stamps.

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  91. Oh man! I LOVE that stamp set!! I would love to win!
    Awesome card - very cool!

    As for picking a fave? Can't do it. ;) I love all your cards and art.

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  92. I haven't bought the BC Dzyns yet, so this is great candy!! Thanks! Your card is so cute--I'm diggin' the pop up computer!!

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  93. Your projects are all amazing but I really loved the tutorial for the Votive Lantern from back in November. I love those trees on the vellum - gorgeous!!!

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  94. You always come up with such great cards. Today is no exception! D you remember this card: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/952058?si=melmel. It's one of my very favorites!

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  95. Great card what an insperation you are very easy insturctions Love it!

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  96. wow, your stuff is amazing!!! I think some of the things I liked was the tag pitcher{so so cute}, I loved the hippo cards...Thanks for all of this inspiration!! So glad I found you ---This blog hop thing is going to be sooooooo fun!

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  97. Your card is sooooo cute. There are so much beautiful project. I had hard time to choose. So I picked up 2 of them. Sandwich Cookie Card tutorial and Cracked Glass Ornament tutorial. I'm always looking at your tutorials they help me so much! Thanks for a chance to win!

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  98. OK, to name a few of my FAVORITE projects of yours: the baby onsies, the hippo tilt card, your gold box with the flowers, your Easter flower bouquet, your cracked glass card, and my most recent favorite is the name frame for william (can I come over and make one for B?). Oh, and how could I forget, all your awesome tins!

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  99. I love so many of your projects, but the one that sticks out most in my mind is your A Year of Flowers.

    Thanks for the chance to win.

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  100. Today's card is super cute, I love the pop-up computer. I have to say that two of my favorite cards from you are the Sandwich cookie card and the apron using the "Have a Cookie" set. Oh my, you can see where my mind is. :)

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  101. I love the things you do with the giraffe and hippo from the Just So Hippy set. Thanks Heidi

    hhmcdonough@yahoo.com

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  102. wow, very awesome. My favorite so far has to be the pieced quilt baby card. It is wonderful. hugs,

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  103. It's amazing how many fabulous cards & projects your blog-hop friends have created with your awesome sets - so much inspiration:) I have always enjoyed your tutorials, especially some of the things that you have created with punches, like the reindeer faces.

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  104. Love the Pop-up card. Directions made it so easy I'm wondering why I haven't made one. Will now!

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  105. Have you ever made anything that we don't like? I doubt it! Each time I e-mail you I try to think of different words to use, but it all boils down to "Your work is perfectly wonderful, Melanie!!". It's impossible for me to pick 1 or a few projects you made that I love. Just can't be done!

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  106. Oh my golly, Mel! This is my favorite card of the year so far (I know...not many days to build a list, huh? LOL!) But truly, I love it! What great images!
    Kim Marie

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  107. cute kitty card - what fun

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  108. Happy blogaversary Mel! Your card is super cute & clever--love the inside!! You always amaze me with what you create!

    hugz,
    Suzanne

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  109. I really appreciate the tip sheets for your stamp sets and I'm always looking for gift ideas so I like the projects made with your What's in a Tin sets. I just got the cookie set so more projects with that would be great.

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  110. HI
    I love your pop up card. Thanks for the instructions!!
    Thanks for the chance to win your candy!!

    hugs elisabetta

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  111. I absolutely LOVE your pop-up card. I wonder if I can do one like that??? I love the winter cards in your archives. The big ornament with the snowman and the little boy caught my eye. Congrats on your blogaversary

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  112. Wow, your pop up card is so cool.
    I love all that you have to share!
    -Cher

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  113. What an awesome card! I love all your projects and tutorials so there is no way I could pick a favorite.

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  114. You did a fantastic job with this cooolio card! Very CLEVER! (wink!)

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  115. This is a fantastic card!!! I am so thrilled to have the chance tow in this set. It's fabulous!!!

    I'll admit, I am relatively new to your blog but so far I am loving everything that I am seeing!! You have an amazing talent and I am not sure how I didn't come across your little spot on the web sooner!

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  116. Congratulations on your Blogaversary! If I HAVE to pick a favorite it's what you do with all of the t-shirt, sweatshirt sets and incorporate them with others like the DZDesigns. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  117. Love everything, especially when you give tips and instructions 'cuz I'm not imaginative but I love stamping! Thanks for your generosity.
    Sharon D.

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  118. Omigosh, how clever you are! That card is awesome and so innovative! Your talent is huge! I can't name ONE favorite -- ALL your work is wonderful (hands, flowers, tees, et al).

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  119. On April 9, you colored Kindred Spirits designs. I like the delicate coloring you used to fit the feel of the images and the cards you made. You also showed how you use the nestabilities which is nice for a visual learner like myself.
    Thank you for all the inspiring ideas.

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  120. Hi Melanie! I really like your tip sheets and your explanations on storing stamp sets and how stamps can be changed. For example, your explanation today on how to draw the line to create the wall and make the card dimensional. It seems obvious, but telling me that helps me think 3D rather than 2 dimensional. I find that your tips really help me see the variety of uses so that it helps me justify why I am getting yet another stamp set. Thanks for all that you share and happy blogaversary.

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  121. Beautiful Card!!! Love all your projects.

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  122. Happy Blogversary! It is so hard to pick a single post but I especially enjoyed the haunted tealight and the tutorial. I also loved the tin series. I appreciate the 3D items and instructions.
    Thanks for sharing your talents!
    Happy New Year! Marilyn (mlj-mlj)

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  123. I love the jewelry box that is in your slide show. I would like to learn how to decoupage my stamping onto boxes. I have trouble with the ink/colors running when it comes into contact with the wet glue. I'll have to dig for your post on it to get some tips!

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  124. My favorite set that you designed is A Year of Flowers! So all your projects using that set are my favorites!

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  125. I love the fresh creativity of this project Melanie! Thanks for sharing!! And thanks for the fun chances to win blog candy this week!

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  126. Very cool! I love all of your projects but I think one of my faves was the tin ornament (actually I like anything you do with the tins!)

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  127. Ya right, pick a favorite project - each new one becomes my fav - this pop up lap top card is soooo cute and I love how your phrases from the T's sets match the ones from MFT!!!!!

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  128. I love when you post gift projects. I love your Bag O' Hugs because almost everyone has brown paper bags at home and I've never seen them look so cute!

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  129. Oh boy, this is adorable and I for one can not pick a fav! YOu do fabulous work and design beautifully.

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  130. I love that card, and the pop up button looks great! Nice job, as always Mel! I know what is my favorite thing, its your Tin Trading cards! I was lucky enough to get in that swap with you and creating cards that use your Tin set and fit inside are just wonderful! Love it all Mel, those are just my fav!

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  131. I really like the Bundle Up card with the gloves. Very clever, indeed!! You are a really talented stamper and I enjoy just cruising around your blog gleaning ideas.

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  132. How could anyone pick just one of your cards or tutorials but I really do enjoy all of the details and photos that you share. You don't take for granted that we all know how you did something. Thank you for being so generous with your time.

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  133. I certainly love all of your creations but some of my faves were from your Jan 08 posts...the little hippo bag and valentines goodies. I was married on valentines day 6 yrs ago so I love vday stuff! =)

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  134. OHMYGOSH!!! You did it again... as always!! I love the pop up laptop! I just ordered that set from MFT and I can't wait to try this!!! Congrats on your blogoversary.... you are such a dediated blogger I wish I had the time! My favorite set is the Hand in Hand... perfect for almost ANY occassion! Remember I said I wanted a set that would work for Godparents???? I think this will do it! Thanks for sharing your talent with us all and as usual being such an inspiration!

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  135. wow I love just about everything I have seen you do. I do love your animal postings most I think if I have to choose

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  136. My favs are when you mix different sets, mix different companies, like todays awesome card! Super cute! Keep creating!

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  137. You are so sweet and so creative :0)
    My all time favorite tutorial is from Friday, April 25, 2008... the picture wallet you made from scratch. It looks just like real leather and just like it came with your purse. I LOVE it!

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  138. Gotta say the "tins" are my favorite, because that's where I started. The ideas that went with them sent me into creation mode, and everyone LOVES them. There are lots of others now too as I continue to "add"...Happy New Year!

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  139. Take flight and Tweet Embellies are my favorite..I'm so much a nature person..but so many clever ideas were everywhere! thanks for the inspiration!

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  140. I love this card! THe pop-up idea is brilliant, and I don't have this MFT Set!

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  141. I'm having a hard time coming up with one favorite but here a couple of things I love about your blog. 1)All the great card samples 2)the easy to follow tutorials 3)the sharing and caring you show to others on your blog
    I think one of my favorite cards was the crazy stuck Santa but all of your cards are great and they always inspire me! Thanks and Happy Blogiversary!

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  142. Too Kool kard! All with sets I don't yet have... itn't that the way it goes.. neat ideas to inspire and encourage more stamp purchases.

    It is so neat that you are giving us an opprtunity to win some as well as buy. thanks.

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  143. I absolutely love the ornament you made out of the tin (with the poinsettia) and will be making some of those for next year. I also love all the projects you made using the hand in hand stamps - LOVE that set!

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  144. This card is so kool! My favorite pick is the Oreo cookie card tutorial because my son (33 yrs old) always & still does love his oreo's & milk! I'm going to make him the Oreo cookie but I don't have your set so I can only make the cookie. He's going to luv it!!!

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  145. I love your flowers for a year set. YOur projects are all great but I will find time to go through them again for a favorite.
    Hugs
    Heather

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  146. Wonderful card. I don't think that I can pick a favorite. I love all the inspiration, it really helps. Thank you for sharing you beautiful creations and stamps.

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  147. The Year of Flowers for sure!
    Elizabeth

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  148. I really have enjoyed your tip sheets for your stamp sets. Sometimes having those extra ideas helps when I hit a creative slump. Thanks for a chance to win some more great blog candy!

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  149. There is no possible way that I could pick one of your projects...I truly love them all and feel inspired by each and every one...keep up the fantastic variety!!!

    P.S. Keep tutorials and teaching techniques going for us less enabled!!

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  150. Well this might sound vague, but I love your tutorials. They just have always helped me to understand it better.
    Thanks for your hard work. I know it takes a lot of time to make them.

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  151. As many have already said, it would be near on impossible to choose just one project as a favourite. I especially love your samples that incorporate other techniques with stamping. Your buds and branches for example. I'm looking forward to giving this one a go very soon as my dear hubby bought me the set for christmas!
    Margaret (in Aus)

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  152. I love love love your Pretty Place Holder Bookmark tutorial. They were a snap to make following your instructions and I have given them to several people.

    Thanks for being so generous with your blog candy.

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  153. I loved your Up on the Rooftop card made with Funky Christmas - it cracked me up and is on my list to try! Thanks for the chance to win cool stuff!!!

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  154. It's so difficult to choose just one, but since I must I choose your coloring technique with the Copics!

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  155. I loved the wacky christmas wreath that you did before christmas. I particularly liked the long curling red ribbon. ((hugs))

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  156. This is AMAZING!!! So awesome!! I love all your work, so I won't pick a set a card NOTHING..MWAHHH!! Although, I CHERISH the card you sent me, LOL!!

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  157. To pick a favorite is not an easy task! Everything you have done is so amazing. I really like the tutorials. Really walks us through step by step to get it done! Thanks for such a great blog.

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  158. I told my cats it wasn't my fault. I absolutely had to spend the last two hours (Oregon time - thereby making their dinner just a little bit late) doing in-depth research for a friend. You'll back me up on that right??? - LOL!

    Besides the set so generously being offered is a dead ringer of my SIL Buffy - including all the text. I so want to make her a set of cards so she and her friends can hear her voice. :)

    Favorite categories and posts(basically all but here's the top picks):

    Nestibilities - Oreo Card & Kindred Wallet of Memories

    Organization - especially Extreme Stamproom Makeover

    Reality - They're Here post

    He is Risen - This is the day the Lord has made.

    Pretty much all the turorials especially the Masking and sponging a sunset (tree grouping) that reminds me of the Blue Mountain Art cards from the 70's and 80's, The Funky Wreath, What's in your Tin posts from forum and the MM,Jewelry Designer.

    The list was getting long so I kept it basic. I haven't really ever found a post I didn't enjoy or learn something from.

    I love the techniques, tips and unusual uses for tools or unexpected shapes and of course your lovely (okay sometimes wacky) humor, faith and excellent writing style.

    Like sitting with a dear friend and the occasional side show stand up comic just to keep it fun. Thanks for creating the perfect virtual coffee klatch/prayer circle/support network to plug into whenever the time is right.

    I would love to hear more about your principles or rules of thumb etc. of design.

    I knew it was going to be good when I saw your banner!

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  159. I the new Cyber set you just created, The pop up gives it the extra jump. The colors are beautiful.

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  160. well my new favorite thing is this aweome pop up card!!! I just bought e-girl and Oh my I want to try this card

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  161. this is awesome! the thing with favorites is...for me anyway....they only last so long. and then they are replaced by the next favorite thing!
    i scrolled back through your posts in my reader and noticed that almost every single one was starred. i love the tee line and the sweatshirt line. i once emailed GinaK that I would love to see a university styly alpha and some greek letters to customize these for college students.
    looking forward to what all you'll have to show in 2009!

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  162. Awesome card! I love the fact that her eyes are two different colors.. I would love the chance to win!
    Christine

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  163. This is darling, Melanie...and I really love the colors and images!! You are just to creative, girl!!

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  164. Love your card..but then I love all our samples and tip sheets. you inspire me!

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  165. I love your tutorials and I have learned so much from you in the past 3 months of stamping! I am becoming an addict though - LOL. Thanks for the great pictures too. I am amazed at what you can do with paper, stamps and tools! Renee

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  166. I haven't tried a pop-up yet but with your directions I will.

    As far as a favorite.....it's all good!

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  167. I love all of your cards...but the one that stuck out most was this one.

    http://melaniemuenchinger.blogspot.com/2008/11/tee-talk-youre-classic-candy.html

    I think it was because of your ingenious idea to alter your design to make it a masculine shirt. I have a hard time trying to make masculine cards.

    Thanks for sharing all of your ideas!

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  168. Everyone is a favourite but I love what you do with the Year In Flowers. Thanks for all the inspiration!

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  169. This rocks! You are doing amazing things with these BCDZYNS stamps! Love it!

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  170. I love this card Mel, I'm definitely casing it. Your talent is amazing.

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  171. I love anything with the cookie set. Thanks

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  172. I absolutely love the Year in Flowers set. Your projects are amazing!

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  173. My favorites now are the tin sets. I've been making those like crazy.

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  174. You have amazing ideas! My wife loves them and shows them to me and tells me how she will try to use them to make her own cards. She used the tin sets during Christmas and they were great.

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