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Saturday, September 7, 2013

This Is Me Today | American Crafts Blog Hop

Hello and welcome to the American Crafts 2013-2014 Design Team Blog Hop! I am so excited to kick off my 2nd term on the American Crafts Design Team with his fun online event. As you're hopping, each new team member will be sharing a little bit about themselves (ourselves?) with you.

So without further ado, here's the layout I created about me.
Supplies: Patterned paper, stickers, chipboard, stitching, embroidery floss resin bow, die cuts, wood veneer, stamps. ink, adhesive, pen: American Crafts; Spray mist: Studio Calico

I stamped and misted the chipboard and then layered pattern paper underneath it and layered it over a die cut and sticker.
I did the same treatment to this wood veneer. The heart is hand embroidered and took me forever but I HEART it!

I hand-stitched ALL OVER this page for forever & a day and then machine stitched the speech bubbles. I then journaled little snippets of info about me on each speech bubble.

I sure hope you like what I created. It's a new fave of mine. Now, on with the hop and my...

GIVEAWAY!
One lucky follower of my blog (new or existing) who leaves a comment on this blog post, telling me something about themselves, will be drawn at random and will receive a collection of American Crafts goodies from the Amy Tangerine Sketchbook collection.  I'll pop a photo of it shortly but I am sure you'll love what I've picked out.  You have until September 14th to leave your comment. I'll announce the winner on my blog soon after. 

 BONUS!
 You can also find me on Instagram, where I like to share personal photos, exciting news and sneak peeks of projects. I might just have a 2nd giveaway going on over there. ;)

Now let's meet the rest of the team.

Next on the hop is the talented Gina Lideros! 

Here is the full design team list for you to hop around to:
American Crafts

 Thanks for stopping by. Now go on your merry way to Gina's blog!
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122 comments:

  1. Julie Tucker-WolekSeptember 7, 2013 at 7:24 AM

    This is gorgeous!! LOVING the stitching!!!

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  2. Nicole DoironSeptember 7, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    Such a gorgeous layout! One thing about myself... i'm a paper hoarder, oh yes i am. Aren't we all? :P

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  3. LaurelSeptember 7, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    Gorgeous layout, love the stitching!

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  4. Janet's JoySeptember 7, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    Such a fun page!
    I'm a Mom of 3 fabulous grown up children!!

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  5. Po prostu AsiaSeptember 7, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    Fantastic!
    Fact about me... I'm a scrapbook lover ♥

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  6. LauraEvaSeptember 7, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    Wonderful page!!!
    Random fact about me:I have an extreme sweet tooth..not so good! :Z

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  7. annik_photoSeptember 7, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    Love The stitching!

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  8. slbt17September 7, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    wonderful page ....
    I am now an empty nester ...all three of my babies are away at school!
    Sandra ltb

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  9. HeatherSeptember 7, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    Great layout! Something about me... I LOVE to read!

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  10. Michele DuffySeptember 7, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    I love your style, so fun!

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  11. TraceySeptember 7, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    The stitching looks amazing on here!! Perfect touch!!

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  12. nadaSeptember 7, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    I love the stitching! great page!

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  13. kitscardSeptember 7, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    Ohhh.... so pretty and such a busy LO!!!

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  14. TesaSeptember 7, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    Wow, so many cute details. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  15. craftykellyjSeptember 7, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    Beautiful layout! That embroidered heart is making my heart swoon! Definitely worth the time and effort. Let's see something about themselves: I'm Mexican, Irish and Italian and the only child with curly hair. (he he my sisters are so jealous!)

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  16. alphSeptember 7, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    love this so much!! stiched grids, cross-stitched hearts, silhouette text <3

    sth abt myself: im due in jan! picking up scrapbooking again for that reason.

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  17. Tammy BSeptember 7, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    totally digging the talk bubbles!

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  18. iwillingSeptember 7, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    cute layout! PErfect stitching!!

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  19. Cheryl LeongSeptember 7, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    congratulations! hope i could be the lucky winner!

    cheryl131091 at yahoo dot com

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  20. Lea LawsonSeptember 7, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    This is awesome! Loving all the layers!

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  21. Funky FindsSeptember 7, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    i follow via bloglovin'...i've been scrapbooking since 1997!

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  22. ScraptasticfunSeptember 7, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    I like the blocking on this layout. Something about me: I NEED Dr Pepper in my life.

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  23. youngSeptember 7, 2013 at 11:35 AM

    LOve your layout! Something about me - I love sun! Summer is my fave season so I'm sad to see it end. :(

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  24. Annamarie JonesSeptember 7, 2013 at 11:45 AM

    Love your layout! Pretty!

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  25. msmith434343September 7, 2013 at 12:01 PM

    Terrific job, and I just love all your sewn details!! Congrats on your second term!

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  26. ChocoscrapaholicSeptember 7, 2013 at 12:31 PM

    I heart it, too!!! So pretty (the layout is pretty, too). :)

    One thing about me is I am an introvert and am feeling desperate to scrap this weekend!!!

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  27. antenucciSeptember 7, 2013 at 12:32 PM

    Love how you used the happy paper and all the extras you added, congrats on another year!

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  28. MadelineSeptember 7, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    This page really wows me with all that awesome stitching! Fun design!

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  29. Gina LiderosSeptember 7, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    This is gorgeous Heather! Love all the stitching!

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  30. Christy Callaghan, The Modern SLPSeptember 7, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    I have a giant/extreme Washi collection!

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  31. Kimberly KettSeptember 7, 2013 at 12:45 PM

    LOVE all that great stitching!!

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  32. KeatheSeptember 7, 2013 at 1:15 PM

    Love all the stitching!

    I have an alphabet sticker addiction. I have way too many to count

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  33. Ashley HortonSeptember 7, 2013 at 1:33 PM

    This is so awesome, Heather!! You rocked the new Cut & Paste!! Love how you put this all together! And I'm still cracking up, that we both used this line and some of the same elements!! :) Mine will be later this month for one of the Gallery posts!!

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  34. UnknownSeptember 7, 2013 at 2:05 PM

    Great line! About me: I am a TV junkie! Can't even craft unless its in the background! :)

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  35. UnknownSeptember 7, 2013 at 2:11 PM

    I love the stitching and great work and patience on that heart! Random fact...I have a Kindle but I still buy mostly real books. I love REAL books! I would have an old school library if I had the space.

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  36. UnknownSeptember 7, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    BTW... added you to feedly :) Look forward to viewing more of your work!

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  37. JimjamsSeptember 7, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    Fab stitching - a real labour of love!

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  38. Patricia RoebuckSeptember 7, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    Seriously awesome! I love the design, stitching, details, and fun and beautiful photo of you!

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  39. JimjamsSeptember 7, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    Following on Feedly

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  40. Carol PeixotoSeptember 7, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    Wow! Nice stitching!
    About me: I hide from my kids to eat candy bars sometimes so I don't have to share! Shhhhh

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  41. UnknownSeptember 7, 2013 at 3:10 PM

    Thanks for sharing a bit about yourself as well as your wonderful talent and creativity with us! Random fact about me: I have lost 80 lbs. since this time last year.

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  42. CynthiaSeptember 7, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    Wow, I love this page!! So full of energy!!

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  43. Cynthia BaldwinSeptember 7, 2013 at 3:45 PM

    I can understand why this page is a new fave - love all the colorful hand-stitching. It really makes the elements stand out!
    Something about me - I found out that our kids went to the same school (well, used to - mine moved to 6th), when I saw one of your daughter's school layouts, and I recognized the teachers! Glad to have someone local be a scrapbook star! :)

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  44. AngelaSeptember 7, 2013 at 3:46 PM

    Great layout, love the design!
    Something about me: I'm crazy about softball.

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  45. PamSeptember 7, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    Love all the stitching !

    I love country music.

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  46. Annette AllenSeptember 7, 2013 at 4:32 PM

    well I love hamburgers.. it is my weakness.. heehee.. totally love all the stitching on your layout..

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  47. kaitSeptember 7, 2013 at 5:05 PM

    So beautiful. I'm a new follower so hello!!! My name is Kait and I'm just getting into scrappin', but I've always loved anything pretty/crafty. I'm also a knitter and a polka dot lover! Nice to meet ya! x

    http://cafeetpapier.com

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  48. UnknownSeptember 7, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    Love this page! The squares are awesome! By the way, I wear odd socks, have for 6 years.

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  49. ScrapaDiddleSeptember 7, 2013 at 5:42 PM

    Love you very unique layout with all the stitching. Love your blog! I used to sky dive and white water kayak (not at the same time:-)

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  50. Jill RuggSeptember 7, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    What a great picture and fabulous layout! Something about myself-I want to get my scrapbooking room cleaned but ever time I try to organize it I find something wonderful in my stash and start creating a layout. My room will never be clean!

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  51. shicchanSeptember 7, 2013 at 7:08 PM

    This is such a fun layout!

    Something about myself: I've been scrapbooking for less than a year yet!

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  52. Nicole MartelSeptember 7, 2013 at 7:19 PM

    Ah, my favorite layout so far and I've seen some fabulous projects! Love everything about this.

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  53. TeddiSeptember 7, 2013 at 7:37 PM

    heather, i'm a fan of all your hand stitching! the photo of you is adorable. did you hand stitch or machine stitch that heart? it looks great.

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  54. Miriam PrantnerSeptember 7, 2013 at 8:40 PM

    What a fun layout! I love the design, all the stitching, and the fun embellishments. Pinning this one!

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  55. Lisa AdairSeptember 7, 2013 at 8:42 PM

    What a great page! Love Love Love your stitching!

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  56. Kelly Goree PhotographySeptember 7, 2013 at 9:13 PM

    this page just screams FUN! :D

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  57. Debbie PSeptember 7, 2013 at 10:44 PM

    Love your layout! The stitching is awesome! A fact about myself is that I love to sing loud while driving in the car.

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  58. UnknownSeptember 8, 2013 at 12:24 AM

    Love your layout!! Thanks for sharing!!

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  59. Anita BowndsSeptember 8, 2013 at 1:54 AM

    Lovin the design and all that stitching looks amazing..xx

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  60. LeanneSeptember 8, 2013 at 2:02 AM

    this LO is adorable!!!

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  61. СтоклиSeptember 8, 2013 at 2:17 AM

    Gorgeous layout, love frames and speech bubbles together.

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  62. RhondaSeptember 8, 2013 at 2:35 AM

    I have been a fan of yours for awhile. LOVE your work. Love all the details. :o)
    Random about me...I love my family, the color pink...and papercrafting.

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  63. DonnaSeptember 8, 2013 at 4:33 AM

    So much lovely stitching and stamping inspiration, fab!

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  64. Natallie PhamSeptember 8, 2013 at 7:37 AM

    Love all the mixed media layers, so inspiring! Thanks for sharing!

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  65. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    Wow! There is so much to see on this page, love it!

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  66. triciaSeptember 8, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    great lo-love all the layering. I'm a mom to 4-2boys and2 girls.

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  67. Paige Taylor EvansSeptember 8, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    Love your layout! So much eye candy!

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  68. UnknownSeptember 8, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    Amazing layout, Heather!!

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  69. VanessaSeptember 8, 2013 at 11:52 AM

    Great layout. Random fact: I love the color blue.

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  70. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    I love the hand stitching on your layout. About myself, yesterday was my birthday and went to dinner with my family. Great time.

    Terrie Allison
    tallison21@aol.com

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  71. CaitlinSeptember 8, 2013 at 1:29 PM

    The stitching is adorable!

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  72. Taunya ButlerSeptember 8, 2013 at 1:33 PM

    I am already a follower of your blog - I love seeing all the awesomely creative, colorful things you do!! Love all the details you added to this layout and just the fact that it has spunk just like you do!!

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  73. Malin/malwaSeptember 8, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    Such a fun layout - love it!

    I'm a follower via Bloglovin and a fact about me: my favourite author is Diana Gabaldon!

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  74. lucretiaSeptember 8, 2013 at 2:15 PM

    Lovely fun page. I can paint and draw with either hand but can only write with my right hand. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  75. Meghann AndrewSeptember 8, 2013 at 2:30 PM

    Your stamping & stitching is awesome, Heather!

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  76. Andrea GarlandSeptember 8, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    Love all the details you made in your layout certainly took a lot of time.

    A random fact about me is that I have live in 2 countries and 5 cities.

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  77. StefCSeptember 8, 2013 at 2:42 PM

    Awesome layout!
    about me?? well, right now my family makes fun of me for by ribbon addiction, I mean, love, yes that's it, my love of ribbon!

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  78. Houses Built of CardsSeptember 8, 2013 at 2:55 PM

    GORGEOUS layout! LOVE all your misting - and the speech bubbles are such a fun way of journaling!!! Something about myself? I love any kind of chewy gummy candy - even better than chocolate!!!

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

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  79. DebbieSeptember 8, 2013 at 3:51 PM

    those sewn boxes are the bomb!

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  80. DeniseSeptember 8, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    cute page! i like bright colors!

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  81. LilianaSeptember 8, 2013 at 5:40 PM

    Great layout! Love the stitching. About me? I love washi tape, I buy it and then I can't use it. Crazy? Maybe.

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  82. PattyCSeptember 8, 2013 at 7:08 PM

    so many great little details in this page.

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  83. EricaSeptember 8, 2013 at 7:09 PM

    I love all the stitching, what a great layout. Thanks!
    Erica

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  84. MandySeptember 8, 2013 at 7:15 PM

    awesome layout, thanks for sharing!

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  85. TraceySeptember 8, 2013 at 8:02 PM

    Love your page - it made me smile.
    I love horses riding, reading & scrapbooking.

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  86. MarciaSeptember 8, 2013 at 8:17 PM

    Love all those frames. So fun and fresh.

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  87. AllieSeptember 8, 2013 at 8:39 PM

    Wow, AWESOME stitching!!

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  88. theoldesaltboxSeptember 8, 2013 at 9:13 PM

    What a wonderful layout! Loving all the different textures. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  89. csewy-csescrap13September 8, 2013 at 11:10 PM

    Love the neat stitching & chipboard! I love washi tape!

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  90. Lee-AnneSeptember 8, 2013 at 11:15 PM

    Amazing layout as always! Love the stitching.

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  91. a1983alaskanSeptember 9, 2013 at 1:44 AM

    Okay, so I'm going to tell you something about me--- I love blog hops! :-) I seem to learn something new each time I go through one :-)
    ALLL that stitching is A.MAZ.ING!

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  92. PascaleOhSeptember 9, 2013 at 2:13 AM

    Jolie page colorée. Merci pour le blog hop.

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  93. MoneSeptember 9, 2013 at 5:12 AM

    this layout is soo cool. I love it!
    Thanks for the chance to win

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  94. NinaSSeptember 9, 2013 at 5:52 AM

    Adorable layout.

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  95. juliekSeptember 9, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    Love all the sewing - i need to do more of that! Thanks for the opportunity!

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  96. {VICKI}September 9, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    I have two different colored eyes

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  97. JanisSeptember 9, 2013 at 9:28 AM

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  98. JanisSeptember 9, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    Wonderful LO!
    Something abt me: I compose music. I am trying to get brave enough to submit to a publisher! :)
    I am already a follower of yours by email! Yippee!!!
    <3 J

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  99. OlatzSeptember 9, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    So fun!! Love the little stitching ;)

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  100. Diana WaiteSeptember 9, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    this is AWESOME my BEAUTIFUL friend--LOVE that you hand stitched and just added bits of you on this page-seriously inspiring!!

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  101. UnknownSeptember 9, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    I adore your page! Love all the stitching. Thanks for a chance to win.

    Something about me. I'm a late bloomer. At 50 I am finally finding out what I want in life and happy with who I am.

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  102. Ruth GSeptember 9, 2013 at 7:54 PM

    So very wonderful! The stitching is so amazing! Lots of texture and color and fun! Love it! Thanks so much for sharing and inspiring!

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  103. Lisa's Creative NicheSeptember 9, 2013 at 9:00 PM

    Wow love how this looks with all of the speech bubbles and embellishments! Thanks so much! Something about me is that I love to follow a sweet snack up with a salty one at night.

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  104. PatriciaSeptember 9, 2013 at 11:02 PM

    Such an awesome page Heather! I love all that stitch work and all those great embellishments you used! I'm a follower and something about me- I eat dessert every night- great way to end the day!

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  105. UnknownSeptember 9, 2013 at 11:23 PM

    Wow... amazing!! I love all the stitching on this page.
    Something about me - I am the mother of 3 young children and I love scrapbooking!!!

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  106. TheresaSeptember 10, 2013 at 1:38 AM

    Pretty layout!

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  107. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    A little something about me, is I love American Crafts and I am obsessed with all of their lines! One day I dream to be a DT member. It's good to dream! I really enjoy your project and love that you write your hair is ever changing!

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  108. OliviaSeptember 10, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    Such an amazing layout! I love all the different mediums mixed together.

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  109. Lisa PSeptember 10, 2013 at 1:36 PM

    What an amazing layout. The stitching and the speech bubbles are incredible. I love the randomness of the design yet so clean too.

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  110. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2013 at 1:45 PM

    Wow, the stitching is absolutely stunning!
    ...I have *got* to do a me-right-now layout sometime soon :)

    ~Natalie (QSOgirl)
    qsogirl at yahoo dot com

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  111. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2013 at 2:00 PM

    P.S> something about me: I have a PhD in physics, but I'm much happier as a homemaker!

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  112. jojobeth1September 10, 2013 at 4:13 PM

    The speech bubble stitching is fab! Hmm... something about me... I don't like it when someone bites their folk or spoon when eating. It's like nails on a chalkboard for me...

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  113. reenSeptember 10, 2013 at 6:37 PM

    Love all the elements on your layout. Something about myself, I would rather read a good book than do almost anything else.

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  114. Sue DSeptember 10, 2013 at 8:13 PM

    Lots of great details on your layout--I like the stitching and embroidery.
    I am a follower and a mother of 4 boys and grandmother of 5--2 girls and 3 boys.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  115. SophiaSeptember 11, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    Love your LO and love all the little details...♥

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  116. SparklinSeptember 11, 2013 at 2:17 PM

    Awesome page! Love all the different elements! Something about me: I'm a Dutch girl who's busy preparing her wedding for next summer! I can't wait! Thanks for a chance to win!

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  117. SparklinSeptember 11, 2013 at 2:19 PM

    Awesome page! Love all the different elements! Something about me: I'm a Dutch girl who's busy preparing her wedding for next summer! I can't wait! Thanks for a chance to win!

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  118. Cathy FongjoyoSeptember 12, 2013 at 1:32 AM

    Amazing!! Love the layout ,stitching, all the elements just perfect!!Something about me....I am a mom-to-be , very excited to welcome the little one this october!

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  119. MargieSeptember 12, 2013 at 12:29 PM

    So colorful and fun! I love your page! About me: I am a little on the short side/ 5ft 4"

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  120. JanisSeptember 13, 2013 at 4:42 AM

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  121. julie eSeptember 13, 2013 at 8:55 AM

    Love your stitching - especially because I can't sew at all!

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  122. FleursbydesignSeptember 13, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    Awesome layout - love the stitching :)

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