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Saturday, 20 July 2013

We're Anything but Square at A Gem of a Challenge!

Good Morning to you all my wonderful crafty friends. A big warm welcome to all my new followers, it's so nice and such an honour to have you join me.
I hope you are all well and having a good weekend.

Today is the start of a new
A Gem of a Challenge 
This week our fun theme is 

Anything but Square

The prize for the winner will be.....
2 Individual Digi images
(NO SETS, PERSONALISED WATERMARK'S OR SENTIMENT SETS) 
of the winners choice from PINK GEM DESIGNS.....


Not sure what this card design is called but it was fun to make! I folded the front of the card in half and then cut half way with my Spellbinders scalloped circle die. It's a great design if you want to use 2 images and was fun to decorate.
Sorry there are lots of photos, this was a difficult one to take pictures of


inside of card



Items Used:
Digi Stamps - Pink Gem Designs Andy on Tyre Swing and Skateboard Andy coloured with Promarkers
Papers - DCWV Stack 6
Spellbinders Circles and Scalloped Circles
XCut Star Dies
Crafts Too Ivy Corner Die
Cheery Lynn Dies Happy Birthday 
wooden stars from stash



If you pop along to A Gem of a Challenge  you will see the wonderful creations made by this week's design team and see who were the winners of the last challenge.

I would like to enter my card into the following fabulous challenges:
Here come the Boys - Anything goes for men/boys
Dream Valley - fancy folds
Tuesday Throwdown - anything goes
I ♥ Promarkers - Anything Goes
Brown Sugar - Anything Goes
4 Crafty Chicks - Let's Here it for the Boys


Thank you all so much for taking the time to look at my blog today. I know I always say it but I honestly do appreciate it and love to read any comments you may wish to make.
I hope you enjoy the rest of the weekend.
Bye for now
hugs


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92 comments:

  1. Lorraine20 July 2013 at 08:10

    Brilliant boys card Sue. I love the image and the bold colours. Great shape too.
    Have a lovely weekend
    Lorraine x

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  2. Hazel20 July 2013 at 08:12


    Great boys card, and the bold colours just set the whole thing off. (Bright and fresh)

    Hazel

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  3. Sarah20 July 2013 at 08:21

    Doesn't matter what it's called Sue...it's wonderful!! Those images are just brilliant for a little fella and beautifully put together.
    Have a good weekend xx

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  4. Debs20 July 2013 at 08:27

    Fabulous boys card Sue - so bright and cheery.
    Love the shape and wonderful details.
    Have a lovely weekend.
    Take care
    Debs xx

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  5. crafty-stamper20 July 2013 at 08:29

    Brilliant fun card and love all the bright colours and patterns
    Carol x

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  6. Christine Harrop20 July 2013 at 08:30

    Love what you have done with this card Sue. Great shape whatever it is called! Christine xx

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  7. downrightcrafty20 July 2013 at 08:30

    wow so colourful and great design just great
    Hugs Kate xx

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  8. julie_woolston20 July 2013 at 08:41

    Fantastic card Sue, love the image and layout, the colours are fab,
    Love it.

    Hugs Julie xxx

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  9. Pia S20 July 2013 at 08:41

    This is such a sweet and colorful design! A great design, fun, colorful papers and so beautifully decorated throughout!

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  10. Chrissy20 July 2013 at 09:11

    I love the design Sue, and such gorgeous bright colours, love the cute images too and fabulous colouring.

    luv CHRISSYxx

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  11. PinkyLisasInkyCrafts20 July 2013 at 09:20

    Bright, colourful and cheerful. The images are wonderful and I love how you have strung the tyre from the diecut branch. The layout is fantastic and I love the papers and embellishments.

    Hugs Lisa xxxx

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  12. Pat20 July 2013 at 09:20

    Lovely card Sue, such bright summery colours and a cute image, great design too. Hope you have a super weekend whatever you plan to do.

    Pat xx

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  13. Loopylou.20 July 2013 at 10:12

    oh sue I love that! i will have to have a go at anything but square, I feel a rocker card coming on!!
    huge hugs Lou xxx

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  14. Wendy L20 July 2013 at 10:29

    Great card Sue, love the design, xxx

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  15. Unknown20 July 2013 at 10:43

    fabulous cards sues.love it superb colours and a fab very cute image too hugs sassyxx.

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  16. rachel20 July 2013 at 10:52

    What a super card sue -love it all! Hope you have a great day! Hugs rachel x

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  17. Laine20 July 2013 at 10:58

    Beautiful colouring and a stunning design Sue. Another fabulous creation. I love it.
    Laine
    xx

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  18. Jacqui's little piece of England20 July 2013 at 11:10

    Lovely card Sue love that image and papers
    jacqui x

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  19. Jackie20 July 2013 at 11:33

    What a fabulous, colourful card, love the style but don't know what it's called either :o)
    Jackie xx

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  20. cuilliesocks20 July 2013 at 12:05

    Fab boys card Sue, great colours, so bright and just perfect for a wee boy.
    Lovely image and fantastic dedign, Kate x

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  21. McCrafty's Cards20 July 2013 at 12:29

    fabulous card Sue, I like the vibrant colours the image and the wonderful design.
    Kevin xx

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  22. chrissy xx20 July 2013 at 12:59

    JUst GOrgeous! What a cutie this image is...FABulous colours Sue and I LOve this design.
    Chrissyxx

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  23. As.I.Do.Rodos.20 July 2013 at 13:17

    Fabulous papers they go so well with the adorable image love all the stars. Thank you for joining us at Here Comes the Boys challenge good luck
    Ginny ♥

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  24. As.I.Do.Rodos.20 July 2013 at 13:24

    Hi back again to say . Thank you for joining us at I♥Promarkers good luck Ginny x

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  25. Donna Ellis20 July 2013 at 13:50

    Hi, Sue! Thanks for mention XCut dies. I've never heard of them before and took a quick peek at Marker Pop to see what all they made. Are your stars some of the larger dies? Or the smaller? They did not provide any dimensions. DARLING card, of course, and wonderful colors and DPs. I especially enjoy the repeat patterns, and what your cute card looks like when it is fully opened. VERY PRETTY layering and shading, Sharon. It is always a pleasure visiting your blog to see how you combine papers and die cuts. Thanks for educating me! hugs, de

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  26. NancyD20 July 2013 at 15:35

    Looks like a fun shape too. Great image and all those stars! NancyD

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  27. marion20 July 2013 at 15:36

    Very very lovely and sweet, hugs, Marion

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  28. Mojca20 July 2013 at 15:43

    Wow this is totally gorgeous Sue. Thank you for joining us at Here Comes The Boy. Hugs! MOjca

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  29. Vicky20 July 2013 at 16:16

    Adorable hun...:o)

    have a lovely weekend...biggest of hugs Vicky xx

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  30. Sue20 July 2013 at 16:46

    What a fabulous card Sue!! its really gorgeous love the design huggles Sue xxx

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  31. coops20 July 2013 at 16:47

    so stunning sue.fabulous card shape and I love the fun image and bright colours :D

    xx coops xx

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  32. Lori Turner20 July 2013 at 17:02

    What an awesome, FUN "For The Boys" card! Thanks for joining us this week at 4 Crafty Chicks!!

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  33. Susan20 July 2013 at 20:01

    Fantabulous Sue - love the bold, bright colours and the shape suits it perfectly xx

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  34. heidy20 July 2013 at 20:22

    Love your fabolous fun card Sue!!
    XXX Heidy

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  35. Unknown20 July 2013 at 20:22

    Such a beautiful bright card Sue I truly love it!
    Hope you are having a great weekend!
    Hugs xx Cara xx

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  36. Claire20 July 2013 at 20:22

    This is fab Sue, love the shape, great bright papers which are just perfect for a boy and love both of the sweet images. Have a lovely evening. Hugs, Claire x

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  37. cotnob20 July 2013 at 20:27

    This is a brilliant boys card Sue, great design and I love your images and papers.
    Pauline
    x

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  38. coldwaters220 July 2013 at 20:39

    Fantastic card for a boy Sue he is such a fun image, i totally love looking at the pictures as it shows more of the fabulous papers, colours and card shape, excellent creation, I love it.
    hugs
    lorraine x

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  39. Unknown20 July 2013 at 21:01

    Smashing card Sue.

    Image and papers are are stunning.

    Thank you so much for joining us at Brown Sugar.

    Traceyxxx

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  40. pam20 July 2013 at 21:02

    fabulous boy card Sue, great shape, image and lovely bright colours.
    pam

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  41. Leanne20 July 2013 at 21:25

    Thanks for playing our "Here it for the Boys" Challenge at 4 Crafty Chicks, great job!

    Leanne DT!
    4 Crafty Chicks

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  42. Wishcraft20 July 2013 at 21:34

    Fab design and colours, love this image too. Gorgeous card Sue :o) Hugs, Lisa x

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  43. Marianne's Craftroom20 July 2013 at 22:44

    Gorgeous bright card and cute image

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  44. Wendy20 July 2013 at 22:47

    Absolutely fabulous Sue, love the design, those images are so cute.
    Hope you are having a great weekend.
    Hugs Wendy xx

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  45. Lynsey20 July 2013 at 23:12

    Hi Sue, what a great boys card! Love the image!
    Hugs Lynsey x

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  46. Tammy21 July 2013 at 00:00

    Cute card and great fold! Love the multicolored background you created for the adorable image!

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  47. cass21 July 2013 at 00:04

    Gret design for a card, cute images and love the added little rope for the swing, thanks for joining us at Brown Sugar this week

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  48. Unknown21 July 2013 at 01:43

    Love this card and I must say it is my most fav boy image from PG. Great shape and awesome papers used.xxx

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  49. Natali21 July 2013 at 03:19

    Beautiful card and great idea with folding and back image. Love it!!!
    Hugs,
    Natali

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  50. Gail21 July 2013 at 03:49

    Thank you for joining us at Brown Sugar this week for the Anything Goes Challenge - Your card is lovely! good luck on the draw! Gail DT

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  51. Tracy21 July 2013 at 04:26

    Those two look like they're having a blast. Lots of fun color on this one Sue. Hugs!

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  52. Pauline21 July 2013 at 08:10

    What a fabulous card for a little boy Sue! I love the fancy fold and eye catching papers. Gorgeous!

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  53. Sandie21 July 2013 at 08:41

    Hi Sue, hope you have been keeping well.... another beautiful card, for anything but square, love the star's and various other shapes, really a gorgeous design and beautiful colours!!!

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  54. Jenny21 July 2013 at 08:45

    What a bright and happy card Sue. It makes me smile just looking at it. Fabulous! hugs x

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  55. Sasha21 July 2013 at 10:19

    Your card looks fabulous, Sue...both outside and in! I love the way it folds. Such cute and beautifully coloured images, too x

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  56. Donna21 July 2013 at 11:24

    Fantastic card Sue, such a clever design and I'm loving the bright, bold fun colours, perfect for a boy themed card. Hope you're having a fab weekend :) Donna ♥ x

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  57. Unknown21 July 2013 at 11:47

    Your card really swings dear Sue! Love how you embellished both the outside and the inside of your card, fab work as always!!! Hugs, Ira xox

    irascreacorner.blogspot.nl

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  58. KraftyKoolKat21 July 2013 at 12:45

    What a delightful card Sue. It is so lovely and bright and cheerful. I adore both images and your layout is awesome.

    Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxxx

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  59. Gemma21 July 2013 at 13:37

    Fab card very cheerful. Stared flowering your blog you have so many great cards. Have a great day.

    Gemma xx

    http://gem-louise.blogspot.co.uk/?m=0

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  60. Jenny L21 July 2013 at 14:02

    Hi Sue,
    you have scored another superb triumph with this superb card. Love the wonderful design, and everything used in this.
    Have a wonderful crafty day.
    Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

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  61. sallysbitz221 July 2013 at 15:35

    This is smashing. Love how you have used the die on the fold (I tend to use them around my image), love the bright colours x

    hugs sally x
    sallysbitz.blogspot.co.uk

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  62. Patricia21 July 2013 at 17:57

    Good evening Sue,
    Brilliant boys card, the addition of the piece of string just makes it.
    Love the layout and colours
    Hugs

    Patricia xxx

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  63. Eileen21 July 2013 at 18:28

    Amazing boy's card Sue. Love that you have used 2 images. Fab colouring as always and great design and layout
    Eileen x

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  64. Pop's Cards21 July 2013 at 18:49

    Hi sweetie, your creation is just gorgeous :0) Hugs pops xxx

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  65. Crea Astrid21 July 2013 at 20:33

    What a beautiful boy card. Nice details.

    Hugs, Astrid.

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  66. *Vicki*21 July 2013 at 20:52

    Oh Sue, what a cutie pie he is!! Love the colors and fabby papers!! The card design is so clever too!! Hope you're enjoying your weekend! HUGS

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  67. Pat (mspfd)21 July 2013 at 22:15

    Hi Sue, this is such a fabulous design. Love the fold, your use of die cuts and sweet image. Dyamite card.

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  68. Shelby22 July 2013 at 01:42

    What a cool card! I love all of the different shapes you've used.

    Shelby

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  69. Darnell22 July 2013 at 03:03

    Wow. I really love this, Sue! I need to check out YouTube for a video tutorial of this half-cutting. I see what you've done, but I've never tried doing this before, so I'm unsure about trying it out. It's such an adorable card!!

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  70. Karen22 July 2013 at 03:36

    My amazingly talented friend, this is an incredible card! Not only is the card style fabulous, but the bright colors are just pure joy. I love how authentic you made the tire swing by hanging it from the corner branch! And of course the interior image is marvelous, as well. I've only made this style once but you just made me realize how perfect it is for male/boy cards! Since we have to hold back a bit on girly embellishments, this type of fancy fold adds non-girly pizzazz. :o) Lovely creation, Sue! I am done flooding your Inbox now... thank you for being so patient with me when I cannot get to crafting/commenting. Being back to your sweet blog is like coming home in my crafty realm. :o)

    Hugs and blessings!

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  71. Inky Angel22 July 2013 at 06:40

    Wow, Sue this is such an awesome design, a totally fun card. I love the beautiful bright colors, perfect for boy's birthday.
    Have a wonderful week.
    Hugs,
    Katie

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  72. debby400022 July 2013 at 07:20

    Fabulous, brilliant card, absolutely love it.
    luv
    Debby

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  73. mixamatoasties22 July 2013 at 09:20

    I LOVE this card Sue. You know me and boy cards, just can't resist. I love the string for his swing hanging off the branch. Inspired... and I may use that idea one day ;)

    Susan xx

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  74. AnyOldCraft22 July 2013 at 10:48

    Beautiful creation :)

    Thank you for joining us at brownsugar.

    Julie (AnyOldCraft) DT

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  75. Jacqueline Muller22 July 2013 at 14:50

    Nice colour combination and how you matched the inside with the outside!
    Thanks for joining the Tuesday Throwdown Challenge!
    Hugs, Jacqueline (DT)

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  76. Sue22 July 2013 at 16:09

    Love this design. That little guy on the tire swing is adorable and you have colored him up beautifully. Great mix of bright fun colors and shapes, makes the card so interesting to take in. Nicely done, Sue.

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  77. Liz McGuire,22 July 2013 at 17:34

    Great colours, great image and great layout - 100% perfect!

    Liz x

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  78. ALI22 July 2013 at 19:40

    Fab boys card.

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  79. kay22 July 2013 at 21:50

    This is awesome x

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  80. Penny23 July 2013 at 01:34

    What a cool design, Sue! Love the two darling images and your coloring! You used such fun DP & colors! Wonderful use of the die cuts on this! Love those cute little wooden stars, too! :^)
    Hugs, Penny

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  81. Tamie23 July 2013 at 02:23

    Loving this fabulous boys card! I simply adore these colors and your incredible layout! Your card brings such a smile to my face. Thank you so much for sharing your amazing creation with us at 4 Crafty Chicks.

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  82. Jules23 July 2013 at 08:11

    Wow Sue .. .. this is fabulous!!

    What a brilliant shape and gorgeous colour combo. Love it!!

    Hope all is good with you.

    Have a good week.

    Love Jules xx

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  83. Qie23 July 2013 at 12:01

    Great card. Thanks for joining us at brown sugar.

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  84. Miradormakings24 July 2013 at 00:40

    Sue this is a stunning card inside and out, i love it.

    Joan x

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  85. Sarah25 July 2013 at 13:11

    Gorgeous bright card for a boy Sue x

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  86. Stacey25 July 2013 at 22:12

    really enjoyed looking at this card. love the fold on it. thanks for joining in at Here Come The Boys.

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  87. Little K Smith26 July 2013 at 01:12

    An absolutely fabulous boys card Sue! I love the images, a fantastic design, great papers and I love all the stars too!
    Kelly.x

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  88. Teresa27 July 2013 at 09:16

    Great card Sue, love the image, thanks for joining in the fun at Here come the Boys Anything goes challenge.
    DT Teresa xx

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  89. MagsB28 July 2013 at 15:56

    What a fab boy's card, Sue! I love the bright and cheerful colours, and isn't the little boy having fun swinging on the tyre and zooming along on his skateboard?!

    Thanks for joining in at Dream Valley!

    love Mags B x

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  90. Ellen Taylor28 July 2013 at 22:02

    Absolutely genius Sue!!! Love the inside just as much as the outside! Some little fellow is going to be thrilled to receive this!!
    Hugs
    Ellen

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  91. Holly AKA KopyKat29 July 2013 at 21:38

    super cute image, I love how you colored him up and the hanging from the vine design is so fabulous.

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  92. Jocelyn aka JoBear210 August 2013 at 04:06

    This is a fantastic card Sue! Love how it opens up - wow!

    Jocelyn x

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Thank you so much for taking the time to look at my blog. I love to read your comments.....
Hugs Sue ♥