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Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Blog Candy Celebration!

I promised a blog candy celebration and here it is! I have so much to be thankful for right now. Let me share:

- My first-ever published project is in the April issue of CARDS, which is now available!

- I passed 50,000 hits!

- I have joined the design team for another new stamp company called Our Daily Bread Designs, which just opened its virtual doors on Monday! Our Daily Bread Designs features stamps with Christian images and Scripture. I love the first release and am so excited to be a part of this company!

To celebrate these successes, I'm putting together some blog candy. It will include the new Light of the World stamp set from Our Daily Bread Designs, a copy of the April issue of CARDS, a Swiss Dots Cuttlebug embossing folder (my current favorite), and a package of those Dew Drop-style clear baubles from Michael's (I'm getting some comments that not all Michael's have them). [Update: I forgot to include yesterday that the stamp set is compliments of Kelley Holland, owner of Our Daily Bread Designs. Wasn't that generous of her?! ]

All you have to do to enter (US & Canada only, please) is leave a comment on this post telling me what you like or don't like about Pickled Paper Designs and if there's something in particular you'd like to see on here in the future (challenges? sketches? detailed instructions? more SU? less SU? scrapbooking? more chit chat? less? or anything else you can think of ... you get the picture!)

I will draw a random winner on Monday morning, March 24 (not April 24--thanks Wendy, for catching that mistake!). Blog candy closes at 9 am. I'll post a winner sometime after that!

Thanks SO much for visiting! I have truly enjoyed being a part of this fantastic online stamping community these last five months!

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147 comments:

  1. Alhambra ClubMarch 19, 2008 at 11:10 PM

    Congratulations, that is wonderful I have seen these stamps and they are fantastic, can't wait to see your creations with them. I love your blog, your cards are so creative and lovely.

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  2. RenéeMarch 19, 2008 at 11:21 PM

    First of all, congrats for everything!! You are a fabulous artist and I'm so glad to be able to see your artwork. It's always so well done. I cannot think of a thing you can do any different!! I personlly love lots of SU work simply because that's what I have the most of (and don't really need lots else, although "need" is a relative term, isn't it?).

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  3. LyndsayMarch 19, 2008 at 11:49 PM

    Yay! This is a happy time for you--congrats! I can't complain about your blog. I enjoy reading it regularly and always watch for your new fun posts. With that said, I'd love to see more examples of masculine cards, more tutorials/instructions, more cards made with materials other than SU! (although I love those too, don't get me wrong!) and of course, more posts from you in general!

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  4. AnonymousMarch 20, 2008 at 12:09 AM

    Wow Amy - You are rockin!! Great job!!

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  5. AnonymousMarch 20, 2008 at 12:11 AM

    Didn't see the blog candy part...oops I think your cards are amazing!! That is what keeps me here. Good luck!!

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  6. MarilynMarch 20, 2008 at 12:11 AM

    Oh Amy - I am so happy for you - this is awesome!! You totally deserve to be on many design teams - I love your work!! Can't wait to see the issue of cards - know is awesome - and congrats on the hits on your blog too - I am definitely a fan of yours and so happy for you!!

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  7. Jessie/knightroneMarch 20, 2008 at 12:16 AM

    I know I will never win at number 6, but I just wanted to tell you that I have been a big fan of your work for a long time(although I just started coming to your blog), so I wouldn't change a thing!! Stay wonderful!!

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  8. Karen GironMarch 20, 2008 at 12:29 AM

    Wow Amy, I can't believe you've only been blogging for 5 months! You are a huge inspiration. Can't wait to see your work with Our Daily Bread too.
    Congrats!
    Can't say there is anything I don't like here, keep the great ideas coming! ha!

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  9. AnonymousMarch 20, 2008 at 12:54 AM

    Wow! I wouldn't suggest that you change anything on your blog. I love visiting to get inspiration from your cards. You are so talented! Congratulations on all of your successes!

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  10. AnonymousMarch 20, 2008 at 1:09 AM

    I really like your blog the way it is, and that's why I visit it often! A sketch now and then might be fun though!

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  11. Jan SchollMarch 20, 2008 at 1:16 AM

    I love pickles-any kind any color any spice. I love pickles!

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  12. Allison RankinMarch 20, 2008 at 1:17 AM

    I don't get here as often as I should but I regularly share your cards from my Google Reader as some of my faves! I don't think you should change a thing! I just wish I had your hand with cards!

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  13. Lisa StenzMarch 20, 2008 at 1:29 AM

    Congrats on all of your great accomplishments. I recently discovered your blog and have added you to my google reader so now I don't miss any of your posts! I love your blog and am inspired by everything that I have seen, so I suggest not changing a thing. *Ü*

    Your blog candy sounds super yummy! hee-hee. Thanks for sharing your goodies.

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  14. KrissteeMarch 20, 2008 at 4:36 AM

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  15. KrissteeMarch 20, 2008 at 4:40 AM

    I deleted my comment on the post ahead of this one........a person should edit before hitting "post" button to check for spelling. LOL

    Congrats!!! Don't change a thing. What is there NOT to like? I love your work. TFS

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  16. SusieMarch 20, 2008 at 4:54 AM

    Amy - congrats on everything, especially being on the DT. I love your blog and your work. Don't enter my name in your contest, though, as I just ordered myself this stamp set a couple days ago. I just wanted to tell you congrats.

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  17. AnonymousMarch 20, 2008 at 5:22 AM

    Congratulations! It's hard to imagine that your blog is only 5 months old...your work is outstanding, and I love visiting every day. Your layouts are original and so well done. It's a real treat, and I like that you focus on cards and just small amount of "chat." I did, however, enjoy hearing a little about you...like you are an accomplished pianist and are a disciplined person. Interesting...and it shows! Thanks for sharing your creativity and love of stamping!

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  18. AnonymousMarch 20, 2008 at 5:38 AM

    Big Congrats!!!! There is nothing I don't like about your site, its perfect and your creations are perfect. One of my favvy sites girl!
    Love this stamp set!

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  19. AnonymousMarch 20, 2008 at 6:05 AM

    Really enjoy your blog, so congrats! As for the paper, I like all that I have seen. Don't own any yet, but that will change.

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  20. AnonymousMarch 20, 2008 at 6:09 AM

    I just found your blog through *Our Daily Bread Designs*. I just love everything I see. I think your stamping is wonderful!! I also like you you did your blog tags (categories at the end of posts).

    I have no suggestions for the future, but I am definately subscribing.

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  21. DebiMarch 20, 2008 at 6:37 AM

    I really like your blog. Your designs are fabulous. A friend of mine told me to check out your blog and I will certainly be back. I like how you have organized your blog by what stamp company made the stamps. That is a great idea.

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  22. PatMarch 20, 2008 at 7:27 AM

    Congratulations Amy! Your designs are over the top and deserve to be published. Thanks for sharing all your talent and that explains the success of your blog. I think you are doing an awesome job on your blog and I wouldn't change anything.

    Pat (Just4fun2 on SCS)

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  23. Cindee StaceyMarch 20, 2008 at 8:08 AM

    In my opinion you don't need to change a thing! I LOVE your work, whatever you use!! Congrats on all your wonderful accomplishments!!

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  24. AnonymousMarch 20, 2008 at 8:17 AM

    Amy,

    I love your blog as is! You do a great job and deserve all of the great rewards you have gotten recently (although I will admit I was a little bummed when I saw you entered the Verve Visual sketch challenge this month...which of course you won!). Keep up the great work!

    Andrea (craftyengineering)

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  25. AshleeMarch 20, 2008 at 8:22 AM

    CONGRATULATIONS Amy on your new milestone! I really enjoy your blog; you always have such great ideas! Thank you!! Ashlee (http://rockthecraftblog.blogspot.com)

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  26. AnonymousMarch 20, 2008 at 8:28 AM

    congrats! Your work is amazing, so you deserve everything that is happening for you.
    Hugs,
    Lisa

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  27. AnonymousMarch 20, 2008 at 8:36 AM

    This was my first visit to your blog coming from the Daily Bread Designers page. I too can hardly wait to see your designs with the lighthouse set. I really like your use of color - great color combinations. I really liked the "From the Garden" card from Sunday. All I can say for that is wow. I look forward to seeing more of your designs. Thanks for the inspiration. Elizabeth S. in mid-Michigan

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  28. AnonymousMarch 20, 2008 at 8:36 AM

    congrats, you are doing a great job so far. Keep up the good work.

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  29. Diva In DisguiseMarch 20, 2008 at 8:40 AM

    I can just imagine how exciting life must be right now! Published work! Design team member for a new stamp company! Successful blog! Wow! Thanks for offering great blog candy~can't wait to see more of the new companys' stamps & what you create & share!

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  30. JayneMarch 20, 2008 at 8:43 AM

    I'm going to hop on the bandwagon and say that I love your style. Seeing all of your fantastic cards is so inspiring! Congratulations and thanks for sharing.

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  31. SaraMarch 20, 2008 at 8:53 AM

    Congratulations on the blog hits!!
    Of course your blog is fantastic! I love your projects & style! Congratulations on your first publication too, how exciting!
    Seeing some challenges would be great, I love looking at sketches and new color combos.
    thanks for the chance to win

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  32. BMarch 20, 2008 at 8:55 AM

    Congrats on the blog hits,the publication and the new DT position! That's so awesome! Thanks for the chance to win some great candy! Can't wait to see all the things you'll share next!

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  33. AnonymousMarch 20, 2008 at 9:09 AM

    Congratulations on all your milestones - and especially being on the design team! Whoo-hoo! And the set is lovely, a perfect beginning for Our Daily Bread. What a delightful blog candy package! I'd love to see lots of SU, since I'm still a demo, and lots of cards and instructions...it's all fun! thnaks so much for the chance to participate!

    And BTW, might you mean MARCH 24 perchance?

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  34. JanTinkMarch 20, 2008 at 9:20 AM

    Love the stamps you're giving away! And I love your blog, just keep those beautiful creations coming!

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  35. Kristin MooreMarch 20, 2008 at 9:20 AM

    Congrats on all your accomplishments Amy- you rock! I love everything about your blog- it is clean looking and organized and very eye-appealing (you don't seem to have the font problems that I do on mine... spacing, and font size- UGH!)! SU is my first love, so I tend to gravitate towards those cards, but you do amazing work with anything you get your hands on!

    Awesome blog candy, by the way!! WOW!

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  36. Stephanie HargisMarch 20, 2008 at 9:24 AM

    Congrats on all of your huge accomplishments! Yay! :D First of all, I don't think it is possible to make your blog better! :D I love all of the cards you post. They are gorgeous! I suppose you could do some more tutorials so that we could learn along with you...but really I can't think of anything else! Keep up the great work Amy!

    Stephanie

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  37. CarolMarch 20, 2008 at 9:26 AM

    Congrats on such wonderful accomplishments! Your blog is great - I can't think of a thing I'd change!

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  38. reeree62March 20, 2008 at 9:28 AM

    Congratulations!!! Can't wait to see the magazine.
    Anyway, about your blog. I love it!!! You have the perfect amount of "chit-chat" and your designs are just beautiful. You are very talented. I search many blogs, but only subscribe to a few. You're up there with the best of 'em, in my opinion!! Soooo... basically keep up the good work. Thanks!

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  39. AnonymousMarch 20, 2008 at 9:41 AM

    Congrats on everything. You're a very good designer. I've been looking at your creation through my Google reader for a while and it was so exciting when Heather invited me to be her May guest at H&M and saw from her blog that you're one of her permanent CT. FUN!!!! Can't wait to see what you have in store with all these new stamps!

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  40. AnonymousMarch 20, 2008 at 9:42 AM

    Congratulations Amy. Can't say there is anything I don't like on your blog or anything I would like to see changed. You are so talented and despite what you might think -- a real inspiration. I just love your work -- love how you put everything together and your colour choices are spectacular. Keep on doing exactly what you're doing.

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  41. Erin McKinneyMarch 20, 2008 at 9:43 AM

    Amy, I love your blog and the cards you post! Way to go on all your accomplishments!!
    I love the cards, the chit chat, and cute banner!
    I would like sketches!

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  42. TamaraMarch 20, 2008 at 9:53 AM

    Amy, I love your blog. You do amazing work. Thanks for creating and sharing.

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  43. AnonymousMarch 20, 2008 at 9:59 AM

    Congrats on your new design team and your upcoming milestone! I personally love your blog because I really like your style and try to emulate it. One thing that bothers me about other blogs is the amount of Design Team hoopla. I think if you make a beautiful card or gift and share that with your readers through your blog that they will be more interested in purchasing the items then if you spend excessive amounts of time praising and highlighting a product. For example, I like the way you talk about SU and highlight their products, but don't cram it down our throats. Good luck with your new ventures!

    Shawn K.

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  44. ThreadCatcherMarch 20, 2008 at 10:03 AM

    Congrats on being added to the design team! I enjoy your site as is; I do prefer to see SU images as that is what I have the most of. I also love to see any and all 3-D treat items. Thanks for the chance to win! jmniffer

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  45. ~Lana B.~March 20, 2008 at 10:16 AM

    Congrats on the design team and the hits! The Our Daily Bread stamps are beautiful and a chance to win them is awesome! From your blog all I'm looking for is inspiration...and i can usually find it. Thank you!
    ~Lana B~

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  46. csroyalMarch 20, 2008 at 10:19 AM

    I love your blog, among many others. I spend too much of my work day oohing and ahhing over the cards and non-card paper crafts I see. Your cards are fantastic and I will go out this weekend and find that issue of Cards. How cool is that for you to be published! You deserve it.

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  47. DawnMarch 20, 2008 at 10:29 AM

    Congrats! Such awesome blog candy too- I would love it all! Your blog is great. Love all the SU! stuff. Thanks for sharing. : )

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  48. GabrielaDMarch 20, 2008 at 10:31 AM

    Congratulations on everything. Your blog is great and I come here all the time. Yummy blog candy (I would love to get my hands on the swiss dots embossing folder, unfortunately it is not available in Canada yet).

    Well back to the question... what would I like to see? Maybe some step by step videos on how you make your cards.

    Gaby

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  49. Dottie K.March 20, 2008 at 10:48 AM

    Wow Congrats, Congrats, Congrats! You have alot to celebrate. That's wonderful news. I enjoy seeing you creative work. Thanks for all the inspiration. Thanks for the chance at some yummy candy. I know my Michael's doesn't carry those baubles. :)

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  50. Patti CheskyMarch 20, 2008 at 10:59 AM

    First of all, let me say I LOVE your blog!!! Congratulations on your success!!!

    I definitely want to see more SU!!!!

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  51. AnonymousMarch 20, 2008 at 11:01 AM

    Congratulations on your wonderful blog. You have given me sooo much inspiration. I am new to this hobby and I have learned so much from looking at your cards and reading your tips. I recently decided to sort my blogs listed in my favorites with the best at the top - and yours it is at number one!! Thanks for your daily posts and I do check it every day! Joelle Arndt

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  52. Mary JoMarch 20, 2008 at 11:23 AM

    Congrats! You blog is excellent. I enjoy your photos,artwork and instructions. Great blog candy too.

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  53. MarisaMarch 20, 2008 at 11:46 AM

    Congrats on the new design team!! You go girl :) Thank you for the chance to win some wonderful blog candy too. Love your blog and it's wonderful creations.

    As for what I'd like to see on your blog, all in all I love the way it is. Wonderful cards and inspirations. Only add on for this not so creative lady would be some sketches as my brain just doesn't do well in that department :)
    .

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  54. AmyMarch 20, 2008 at 11:49 AM

    Congrats on your amazing accomplishments! How exciting! I love looking at all of your incredible creations -- especially the SU! ones. Please keep them coming!

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  55. AnonymousMarch 20, 2008 at 12:20 PM

    I enjoy Pickled Paper Designs very much. Your designs are fabulous and I like the variety. I look forward to checking your blog daily. Congrats on all that you have accomplished.
    Mary H.

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  56. LastelMarch 20, 2008 at 12:20 PM

    Congrats on all the great news ! I love your blog , it is one of my favs to visit , you are a very talented card artist , I look forward to visiting your blog daily to see what gorgeous creations you have posted !

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  57. Pegg SMarch 20, 2008 at 12:24 PM

    Congratulations on all your success! I really love your blog as it is - seeing a wonderful variety of mfgs and types of cards. You have a good amount of chit-chat and I like how you have the recipe at the end. Very easy to see if i need any info! Thanks for sharing your work !

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  58. June HouckMarch 20, 2008 at 12:35 PM

    You are amazing! I just passed 900 hits, 850 probably are me :)

    What I LOVE about PPD is the designer!!! What I would like to see in the future...can you give a glimpse into your brain of how you come up with such AMAZING cards?!!!

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  59. Giovana March 20, 2008 at 12:55 PM

    Congratulations Amy on your 50,000 hits and also to be DT of the new Stamping Company.
    I really like your blog, you are in my favs and I come here every day.
    Your blog candy is really yummy, thanks for your generosity.

    God bless you
    Giovana

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  60. Sarah GreenMarch 20, 2008 at 1:05 PM

    girl i love it all!!!! congrats on DT #2!!!!

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  61. AnonymousMarch 20, 2008 at 1:08 PM

    I JUST LOVE YOUR WORK AND AM SO EXCITED ABOUT THE "CANDY"
    CONGRATS ON YOUR NEW DT

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  62. Kerry JohnsonMarch 20, 2008 at 2:41 PM

    Congrats on all your accomplishments! Love your blog and I especially love the way you use the SU sets - in ways I don't always think of. Your work is beautiful!

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  63. AnonymousMarch 20, 2008 at 2:47 PM

    Amy, I love looking at your blog for inspriation and ideas! I wish you had a folder on the side for Cuttlebug cards you have made...I am in love with it! Have a great day:)
    Susie P
    susiejunkmail@gmail.com

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  64. KathleenMarch 20, 2008 at 2:53 PM

    I like your style! I honestly can't say what I'd like "more or less of"---I have mostly SU, but I enjoy looking at other stuff even if I can't buy it! Keep showing off all your creativity and congratulations on your success!

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  65. AnonymousMarch 20, 2008 at 2:53 PM

    Congratulations on your blog hits and being published. That's awesome! I just recently found your blog and LOVE IT! Keep up the great work.

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  66. UnknownMarch 20, 2008 at 2:55 PM

    Amy-Congrats on everything! You are so talented, and deserve the best of everything! (And what a generous blog candy...that stamps set is gorgeous!) I check your blog every day, and the only thing I'd like to see more of is scrapbook pages! I always need inspiration on those! Good luck in you new endeavors!

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  67. Rachel V.March 20, 2008 at 2:57 PM

    I love checking your blog. I think you have a great mix, but always with your own personal style! Congratulations on all the great stuff to celebrate!

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  68. AnonymousMarch 20, 2008 at 3:14 PM

    I always look forward to checking out your wonderful creations ...such beautiful cards...so much inspiration!! Keep it coming and looking forward to seeing you published!

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  69. AnonymousMarch 20, 2008 at 3:29 PM

    Congratulations Amy! I have been reading your blog almost since the beginning and I visit here daily to see what you've come up with! Your work is inspiring, I have CASE'd several of your cards. And I really like all of the SU! stuff. I would like to see more scrapbook pages. Since I love your cards, I may love the scrapbook pages more! Keep up the great work!
    Susan
    susans_stampers@yahoo.ca

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  70. Silke LedlowMarch 20, 2008 at 3:45 PM

    WOW Amy - that's wonderful news!!!
    You deserve it!!! You create super gorgeous cards and I like your blog just the way it is!!!
    Looking forward to seeing all the new cards you'll be creating for this new company...!!!

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  71. Jennifer MeyerMarch 20, 2008 at 5:22 PM

    BIG Congrats Amy, LOVE your work & your Blog. Please don't enter my name, just stopped by to say hello!

    Have a great Easter,
    Jennifer :)

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  72. AnonymousMarch 20, 2008 at 5:42 PM

    I love your blog. I am SU first and foremost, but since I am not a demo, I have had the opportunity to use others as well. I am really happy to see a company begin with religious, inspirational designs. Their first one is truly amazing!!
    Thank you for the chance to win!!

    Keep up the great work!!

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  73. Lori A.March 20, 2008 at 6:05 PM

    Congratulations! I like to see everything. I tend to prefer SU because that happens to be the stamps I mostly have. :)

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  74. Diane GilbertMarch 20, 2008 at 6:10 PM

    Amy Congrats on all of your accomplishments, all are well deserved! I wouldn't change a thing, I love coming to your blog for all of your inspiring ideas!

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  75. AnonymousMarch 20, 2008 at 6:15 PM

    Congratulations about the Cards publication. It's probably my favorite publication out there. Yeah!

    Well, I'm a serious sketch challange fanatic, so I'd love to see a weekly sketch feature on your blog.

    Thanks - Regina Davis

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  76. AnonymousMarch 20, 2008 at 6:34 PM

    Congrats on having a great few weeks. So many accomplishments in such a short amount of time. You and the owner of Our Daily Bread Designs, Kelley Holland, are so generous to offer such great blog candy.

    The reason why I keep coming back here is because your style is different than mine, if I even have a style, and it makes me really think of other ways to create. Thanks for everything and keep up the good work.

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  77. Quilting47March 20, 2008 at 6:58 PM

    Congratulations on being a member of the new design team.... Love the new stamps from Daily Bread....

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  78. AnonymousMarch 20, 2008 at 8:01 PM

    Wow! So many milestones. I love your blog. Your style inspires me and I especially love your SU! cards. Being a hobby demo my first love is SU! But I really love the Daily Bread stamps. So sad the current sets are all gone. I really appreciate Christian sentiments. Thanks for sharing!

    melissalance@bellsouth.net

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  79. AnonymousMarch 20, 2008 at 8:05 PM

    Congrats! How exciting for you! I love your site and get a lot of inspiration from your cards. However, I am pretty new (like only a month old) to card making so a little more detail on how you go about making some of your cards, the different techniques, etc, would be nice. Again, congrats! - Cheers, Jenn K

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  80. Cori SmithMarch 20, 2008 at 8:10 PM

    Congratulations!!!! Thanks so much for sharing!

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  81. Marcie SharpMarch 20, 2008 at 8:37 PM

    What I like about Pickled Paper Designs is that your personality seems to shine through your blog- you always seem upbeat and positive. I can't say there is anything I DON'T like!! I would just LOVE to see more of what you are already doing! Congrats on your success!

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  82. JenniferMarch 20, 2008 at 8:58 PM

    I love your blog - I wouldn't change anything. Thanks for the opportunity to win this great candy.
    JennN

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  83. AnonymousMarch 20, 2008 at 9:09 PM

    Amy, I love your style. Did you say you have a twin sister? Does she stamp, too? I have been dragging my twin into my own vice, I mean, hobby! I love the new Daily Bread set!
    Nancy
    nanfair@comcast.net

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  84. AnonymousMarch 20, 2008 at 9:16 PM

    Amy:

    Congrats on your successes. I was so excited to hear you were just invited to join the H&M design team, and now you've added another one. It's time your work is recognized. I don't have much feedback for your blog. Love your use of color.

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  85. AnonymousMarch 20, 2008 at 9:34 PM

    Congrats!!! To you I look at your blog everyday I can't seem to think of anything that could change you pretty much cover it all and I Love visiting every day. Thanks Kim Holochak

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  86. MichelleMarch 20, 2008 at 9:41 PM

    Congratulations on all your successes!

    I would't change anything, I love visiting your blog daily - you are truly inspirational.

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  87. AnonymousMarch 20, 2008 at 9:43 PM

    Amy,
    I love reading your blog. Your creations are my absolute favorite. Your style and colors are beautiful and I look forward everyday to see what new cards you have made for us.

    Thanks Marian

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  88. AnonymousMarch 20, 2008 at 9:47 PM

    Wow, congrats on everything. I would love to see it all. I love your cards, there beautiful.

    Maria

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  89. pescbricoMarch 20, 2008 at 10:05 PM

    Wow congratualations on all that! I like seeing your creation! :) IT's always fun to visit you :)

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  90. AnonymousMarch 20, 2008 at 10:11 PM

    I have recently discovered your blog - and am enjoying it a lot! You have some very creative ideas!!
    Thanks for sharing. Claudia

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  91. Sandra SmartMarch 20, 2008 at 10:22 PM

    wow, wow, and wow! You have some really awesome stuff going on in your life right now! Congrats!
    I really love your blog for all of the different inspiration it offers. Your projects are always beautiful.
    Thanks so much!

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  92. UnknownMarch 20, 2008 at 10:59 PM

    congrats on everything!

    I love your art- I wouldn't mind seeing more 'other' cards (non SU) but whatever you decide, just keep it coming!

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  93. ShyMarch 20, 2008 at 11:42 PM

    Wow, I love Pickled Paper Designs!! You always amaze me. I cant help but get inspired from your ideas here. Thanks

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  94. BellawhoopMarch 21, 2008 at 1:44 AM

    Congratulations on all of your success! That's so exciting. :)

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  95. SandyMarch 21, 2008 at 4:50 AM

    Congrats on all your celebrations! :) I love seeing all your cards...I'm not one for recipes, but I know others are---I just love getting inspired seeing how you put things together. You've got so much talent, girl!

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  96. Alyssa SMarch 21, 2008 at 8:09 AM

    Congratulations on all the hits! There is one reason for it...you are truly talented! I was looking through some of your archived posts and fell in love with some cards you did with Longtime Friend, just absolutely stunning! Would love to see your take on some scrapbooking pages as I would really like (need!) some inspiration to get started!

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  97. Jamie TysonMarch 21, 2008 at 9:18 AM

    I love your blog just the way it is!!! Thanks for sharing your time and talent.

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  98. UnknownMarch 21, 2008 at 9:40 AM

    Yay Amy! Good for you, girl! I love that you update almost everyday. I really look forward to see what's new and it's always fresh and clean. Best Wishes!

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  99. Scrapping JulieMarch 21, 2008 at 10:07 AM

    Sincere Congrats. I love coming here everyday to see what is new. Everything is fresh and up to date.
    I am very excited about this blog candy. Best of luck with your new adventure!!
    Julie

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  100. AnonymousMarch 21, 2008 at 10:10 AM

    Wow! Congratulations on your hits and your success as a stamper! You are one talented gal. I am totally excited to see the new stamp sets and love the one you are giving away. I would like to see a scrapbook page of yours. Keep up the great work I enjoy your blog. Courtney C.

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  101. AnonymousMarch 21, 2008 at 10:16 AM

    Congratulations on your hits! No surprise to me though...I love visiting your blog! You are talented and an inspiration!

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  102. Dawn EastonMarch 21, 2008 at 12:15 PM

    Congratulations Amy! I am going to pick up that Cards magazine!! Can't wait to see what you have in there ;)
    I enjoy coming to your blog and seeing your fun designs! You have such a wonderful eye for details on your creations! Thanks for being such and inspiration!
    I am loving those new stamps from Our Daily Bread Designs!
    Have a lovely Easter Weekend!

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  103. Carly SMarch 21, 2008 at 4:20 PM

    Hi Amy,
    I would love more info on embossing. I really love the look you can get with the glittered image of a stamp. Thanks for such an awesome prize! Congrats on your new venture. I can't wait to see the sets that come out.

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  104. Stampin_MelissaMarch 21, 2008 at 5:32 PM

    Amy, I love your blog! Congrats on everything! I like the inspiration you provide!

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  105. AnonymousMarch 21, 2008 at 7:07 PM

    I love your bright fun styles and the inspiration your projects provide ... thanks for the chance to win.

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  106. AnonymousMarch 21, 2008 at 8:09 PM

    Congratulations and your first design team project is FANTASTIC! I love love love it.
    Julie S.

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  107. Regina Cornelius regcorn@zoominternet.netMarch 21, 2008 at 9:11 PM

    welll...first off...congrats on all accounts! like or don't like?? what's not to like. you do amazing work. i honestly think you have the perfect balance of stampin' up:non stampin' up. i always love to see what people scrap with using exclusively stampin up...so i guess that would be it. you have a wonderful blog....i check in on you daily!

    regina

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  108. Inkey PingersMarch 21, 2008 at 10:00 PM

    I think your blog is great and I visit just about everyday! It's perfect for me! This is great blog candy, thanks for being so generous!

    Kim

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  109. AnonymousMarch 21, 2008 at 10:01 PM

    Amy, I think your blog is perfect the way it is...I look forward to all your beautiful designs and think that you give great info on how you make the cards you do. Keep up the good work!
    Lisa in TX

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  110. AnonymousMarch 21, 2008 at 10:17 PM

    I love your blog, Amy. Your style is very much like mine. I love that you use the Cuttlebug. I got one for Christmas and am addicted!

    Maureen in B.C., Canada

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  111. AnonymousMarch 22, 2008 at 12:54 AM

    I cant imagine what youcould do to improve your blog, Amy, it is already one of my favorites! I guess just keep being you and doing what you do best and that is create gorgesou pieces of art!
    Congrats on the DT!

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  112. Donna BakerMarch 22, 2008 at 7:27 AM

    congratulations on the publication, your hits & Design Team! Your blog is great, no suggestions for changing it at all.

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  113. Judy RozemaMarch 22, 2008 at 8:32 AM

    CONGRATS on your publication and new Design Team! What a fun, colorful banner you have for your blog! I am glad I found it through Our Daily Bread! Thanks for the opportunity to win and I look forward to regularly visiting!

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  114. ElaineMarch 22, 2008 at 11:14 AM

    Congratulations! What a great accomplishment to reach so many hits and get published plus work for a design team! I love your creative style and would love to just see more of the same - keep doing what you're doing already! If you have a special way of coloring or a technique when you show us a card, maybe include that with your description...but other than that, I wouldn't change a thing!!

    Thanks for the chance to win some great blog candy!!

    Elaine
    eyp963@msn.com

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  115. AnonymousMarch 22, 2008 at 11:57 AM

    How exciting! Your work is gorgeous, it's no surprise that you have recently been published and so many of use visit your site over and over again-- Congratulations!! I love that you include such detailed tips; I always have such good ideas after visiting your blog! Thanks!!

    Katie
    kdwalis2@liberty.edu

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  116. Vera MatsonMarch 22, 2008 at 1:47 PM

    I love everything about your blog. I love all of the details you put into your cards. Keep it up! Thanks for the blog candy offer too!

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  117. Ah-LingMarch 22, 2008 at 3:28 PM

    Wow! Congratulations Amy! A whole bunch of exciting news at the same time! Your creations are beautiful...I enjoy reading your blog. Thanks!

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  118. Jennifer_GlitterInMyHairMarch 22, 2008 at 3:57 PM

    Wow Amy - congrats on everything! I love your blog - you are very creative and your designs are fabulous {obviously lots of people think so with your great successes of late!}. Keep up the great work & inspiration please!! :)

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  119. AnonymousMarch 22, 2008 at 4:20 PM

    Congratulations Amy on your milestone. Plus being on the design team and being published. I love your site and the beautiful cards. I like the fact that you try to say where you get your supplies. Yes it is true that you can not find the supplies always at Michaels. I have tried time and time to buy some of the items you suggest from Michaels and ours never to seem to have them.

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  120. ArcticstamperMarch 22, 2008 at 5:41 PM

    Congradulations! I love Pickled Paper Designs, I am always inspired. I really like to see Stampin Up products because it's what I use the most, and it's fun to see what different ideas someone else has with the same set or tools.
    -Darleia

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  121. Sue DMarch 22, 2008 at 6:04 PM

    This is my first visit to your blog. I found the link on Our Daily Bread Designs website. I like the SFYTT and I also like all the mix of stamp companies.

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  122. marcyhMarch 22, 2008 at 9:58 PM

    Amy--

    You are on a roll, and a well deserved one at that! I'm so happy for you and all your stamping achievements.

    I love peeking at your blog every day, if only I could figure out how to use google reader.

    I have no suggestions on changes you need to make. How about you stop using that cuttlebug so much....you are really making me want one!! ;-)

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  123. AngelMarch 22, 2008 at 11:14 PM

    Wow, what a beautiful set! Your work is so fun and vibrant ~ just want to see more of it! Maybe some 3-d projects? Thanks for sharing your work!

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  124. Julia AstonMarch 23, 2008 at 12:25 AM

    Congrats Amy on all your achievements! I've seen you on SCS - congrats on being the FS this week too! have enjoyed looking through your gallery! Just found your blog - love the cards you highlight!

    artystamper on scs
    www.createwithjulia.blogspot.com

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  125. AnonymousMarch 23, 2008 at 8:05 AM

    Hi, congrats on being featured stamper on SCS this week and congrats on the daily bread design. I am lovin the sounds of that, our Lord and Savior needs to be spot lighted more. I just found your blog but like the looks of it all. Have a Happy Easter! Teresa aka scs va.sunshine *~*

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  126. Robin PerryMarch 23, 2008 at 8:09 AM

    Congratulations! I am seeing your blog for the first time today and, so far, there isn't anything I don't like!

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  127. Tami GrandiMarch 23, 2008 at 9:17 AM

    I just found your blog through the Featured Stamper forum but I love your work. It's beautiful and how fun to be on a brand new dt. I love those stamp sets and am looking forward to getting this one (but if I win it then I don't have to buy it!)

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  128. DeniseMarch 23, 2008 at 10:24 AM

    Your blog is fabulous and I love looking at your wonderful color combos (something I am terrible at!) Thanks so much for sharing and Congrats on all your accomplishments!

    resqbarbie@aol.com

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  129. AnonymousMarch 23, 2008 at 11:03 AM

    This is such a wonderful set. I love its verses and artwork! Congratulations on becoming a DT Member. I love your work!

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  130. Tami McBeainMarch 23, 2008 at 2:57 PM

    Well, I've recently stumbled across your blog and I love it! Love your designs, you are so talented!

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  131. Kim RossMarch 23, 2008 at 3:32 PM

    Congratulations on your stampcompishments! :) I love that your samples are wonderful and they each include very specific recipe information. It is helpful when I try to replicate some portion of it... or when I want to be enabled to purchase more loot.

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  132. AnonymousMarch 23, 2008 at 4:51 PM

    Your papercrafting designs are so inspiring ... I know you will be a great asset to Our Daily Bread Designs. Congratulations! I look forward to all your future creations.

    StampingServant @ SCS

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  133. SharonMarch 23, 2008 at 4:54 PM

    I just love that stamp set! I love lighthouses. Congratulations!!

    Sharon Maranich
    smaranich@yahoo.com

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  134. AnonymousMarch 23, 2008 at 4:55 PM

    I am SO glad I found you on SCS---congrats as Featured STamper...love your work! and congrats on all these recent accomplishments!
    Esther

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  135. AnonymousMarch 23, 2008 at 5:25 PM

    Happy Easter and well deserved congrats on being this week's featured stamper!

    blessings do abound!
    becky
    SCS belledancr
    belledancr@juno.com

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  136. AnonymousMarch 23, 2008 at 5:39 PM

    congrats....have been snooping for quite some time and love all the cards you have sone. You certainly deserve the praise you are receiving.

    you are an inpsiration.

    kim

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  137. LeAnneMarch 23, 2008 at 6:14 PM

    Amy this is a wonderful card, I love the sentiments & the lighthouse in this set. I think your tutorials are great, I always learn something from them. Keep up the good work, blessings to you!
    LeAnne

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  138. carole (TruCarMa)March 23, 2008 at 6:30 PM

    You're so awesome and so worthy of all the attention, Amy, and you'd better get used to the spotlight because you're the REAL DEAL!!! I mean it completely, but I'd also really like to win your awesome blog candy!!! : ) Hugs and enjoy today!

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  139. PaperSunshineMarch 23, 2008 at 6:52 PM

    I love this blog! I hate to say I can't think of anything to add! Congratulations!!!
    Lori K.

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  140. Monika/BuzsyMarch 23, 2008 at 10:19 PM

    Congratulations! Being published... guest designer... WOW! I like your blog as is... I like looking at anything that has to do with stamping. :o) TFS!

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  141. AnonymousMarch 23, 2008 at 11:30 PM

    I am new to your blog-found it through SCS Featured Stamper-Congrats on being the FS for today-your gallery is wonderful although I didn't have time today to do a case-later.

    TFS the chance to win that wonderful stamp set-love the cards made with it.

    Bev J.

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  142. stamping2blessMarch 24, 2008 at 12:00 AM

    I love your fresh style. Thank you for all the work you put into your blog.

    I look forward to seeing what you do with the Our Daily Bread stamps.

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  143. AnonymousMarch 24, 2008 at 12:21 AM

    Congrats on all your great accomplishments!

    I have been loving your blog and wouldn't change a thing!
    Thanks for the chance for winning!

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  144. AnonymousMarch 24, 2008 at 8:52 AM

    Amy,
    Congratulations on all your blessings. I can't wait for Daily Bread's new releases. May you have continued success!
    Charlene

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  145. Julie_3March 24, 2008 at 8:58 AM

    Congrats on all your blessings as of late. I love your style......thanks for sharing everything.

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  146. AnonymousMarch 24, 2008 at 9:09 AM

    Amy, I absolutely LOVE your blog! Your work is so beautiful and I'm always inspired by your designs.... I wouldn't change a thing! :-) And thanks for turning me on to such a beautiful Christian set. You can bet that if I'm not the lucky winner, I'll be racing off to pick up one of my own!

    Thanks!
    Kelly

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  147. BeatriceMarch 29, 2008 at 10:03 PM

    Congratulations! You have a wonderful blog, which I just recently found. Already I have seen so much wonderful artwork. Looking forward to seeing more, Beatrice

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