Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Be Thankful Blog Hop :)

If you would like to start at the beginning of the hop start HERE!

Hello Friends! This is my first blog hop, I am so excited! This hop is all about Thankfullness! It is the time of year were we all take the time to reflect on the things we are Thankful for. Before I go on to my project I would just like to share a few things that I am Thankful for!

Family, with out them I would not be the person I am today, I am so glad for there help and encouragment.

Faith, honestly for awhile I questioned Faith, I know terrible. My family has been through a horrific, terrible, stressful year and half. I won't get into detail but it strenghtened my Faith tremendously!

and last but not least Friends! I have made alot of friends since starting my crafting venture and they are all fantastic and I don't know what I would do with out them! ;)

Now on to my project, I thought this would be perfect for a place setting at each persons dinner plate. Gather up everyones Thankful card and put them away, do this every year, years from now it will be great to look back and see how things change. This is also a great way to have everyones handwriting and keep for years!



Recipe for Thankful Card:

6x5 chipboard (cover with paper)

First layer 5x4

Last layer (with text) 4 3/4 x 3 3/4

(Use corner rounder on all pieces)

Add twine


Pillow Box Place Card Treat

2x3 Pillow Box

2 x 1 1/2 Strip paper

Acorn & Leaves (from Create a Critter) cut at 1 1/2

Fill Box with crinkle paper and candy (I used Hersheys Kisses)

add paper strip, Ribbon, Leaves...stamp acorn with sentiment ( I used Bountiful Blessing by Pink Cricut) Use pop dot on acorn and add to pillow box. Write names on the pillow box treats and place them on the dinner plates along with Thankful cards.

Next stop on hop is http://www.crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com/

Check out these other great blogs on the hop!











Thanks For Hopping along!

144 comments:

  1. Great projects! I will be doing some "lifting" off these!

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  2. Love your projects!! So cute!

    http://www.scrappininthewoods.blogspot.com/

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  3. Love the Thankful cards... what a great idea! TFS!

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  4. This is a brilliant idea!!! Love love love it.

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  5. Great projects... Love them

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  6. These are just gorgous. Sorry you have had a tough time of it but know from experience that faith and family will get us through.

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  7. Love those projects, especially the placecards! You are right, they are great to take out the following year and see what has changed! Thanks for sharing!

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  8. Oh my Gosh! What a perfect idea! Our family goes around the table and everyone shares what they are thankful for. This would be perfect for them to write it down!! Thanks for the great idea!!

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  9. Hi! I'm a new follower thanks to Pinky! I really love your projects. Not only will your Thanksgiving table be beautiful,but meaningful as well! You said your family has been through a lot, I hope everything is better for you guys now. xOxO

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  10. I love Create A Critter. Love your chestnut (hope I got the nut right). So thankful for this morning. Thank you.

    dendearmas@aol.com

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  11. Beautiful projects! Thank you so much for sharing. lindagk23

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  12. Super cute Kristi!!!! Dp I need to say what I am thankful for here too??? lol I am thankful for all the wonderful idea on the blog hop this morning!

    cmcclester at wmconnect dot com

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  13. Great project! I love the little treat box!

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  14. Thanks for the inspiration :) Great projects!

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  15. Great projects thanks for sharing.

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  16. This a wonderful idea, thank you for sharing.

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  17. Cute project. I might have to use it.

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  18. What an amazing idea for a project. Love it loads x

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  19. thanks for sharing your wonderful projects. they are super cute.

    lynn.j.anderson@gmail.com

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  20. very cute projects! Thank you... I am also a new happy follower of your blog!

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  21. This is a terrific idea. I love these for a placecard.

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  22. Aww! how sweet and thoughtful.
    Your Faith will get you through anything if youjust trust in the Lord.

    TFS
    desaucier at bellsouth dot net
    Darlene

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  23. cute clipboard and I like the little treat box.

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  24. What an incredible idea! I'm starting that tradition this year!!ksjennings(at)gmail(dot)com

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  25. I'm thankful for my best mate Maggie, she is truly a great friend, through thick & thin, good times & bad. We've lived, loved, laughed, cried & got drunk - my only regret is that I did not meet her earlier in my life. Here's to you mate!
    http://pjbear-determinedscrapper.blogspot.com/

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  26. I just loved your idea!! You did a fabulous job and they are so cute. Just wonderful. I'm now your newest follower and would for you to stop by and visit me when you get a chance. I love making new blog friends. Wishing you much happiness.
    hugs,jen

    jennyscards.blogspot.com
    jenniferhogge07@yahoo.com

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  27. Love, love your project..what a wonderful idea and keepsake...I am thankful for faith and family formost and also good crafty friends!! thanks for the hop!!

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  28. Beautiful project! Thanks for sharing and for making my morning coffee even better!

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  29. Beautiful projects!

    I love the place card to write down what you are thankful for! That is an amazing idea! Thanks for sharing it. :)

    Stacey
    staceyscreativecorner.blogspot.com

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  30. Love your projects like always--and love that little acorn so much! Thanks for being in this hop w/ us Kristi <3

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  31. First time here; wonderful idea and thanks for sharing. I, too, am thankful for family and friends, but most of all for faith.

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  32. These will be very meaningful as the years go by, as handwiring is a great memory-maker. I treasure my mother's recipes in her handwriting!

    Happy Thanksgiving -- I definitely plan to make these!

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  33. I'm a new follower. Love your projects.

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  34. Really cute project. Unique. I am thankful for people like you who share their talents with us.

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  35. Thanks for sharing this project. I am new to blog hopping. I very much enjoyed it.

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  36. Your thankful recipe card and little treat box are stunning! I love them!! All the detail you put into it is really amazing. Thank you for sharing the idea with us :)))) I will be following you to see more!

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  37. Adorable projects!!! So cute!!!

    I am thankful for God and my family. and so many other blessings in my life.
    annadowdy at gmail dot com

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  38. Those are just so cute! Love them, what a great idea! I am thankful for you sharing your ideas LOL

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  39. i am a new follower..

    last year i did a count your blessings card..you can see it on my blog
    www.somethingsalwaysbrewing.blogspot.com

    and this year i think i will try to whip out your thankful cards!! awesome!!

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  40. This is a terrific idea! Can't wait to start this new tradition. Thank you.

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  41. Great projects and ideas..very creative!
    gilbyscraftster

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  42. I am thankful for the friends who are staying beside me while I go through a stressful time.

    I love your Thankful For place cards ... great idea!

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  43. Such a cute idea!!I am thank for family, friends and my crafting friends. Everyone is so great!! TFS

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  44. Wonderful and cute project, just love it!

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  45. Beautiful projects.

    Indira
    craftyhomemade7atgmaildotcom

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  46. What a creative idea and I may just start that this year, TFS!! I am thankful for all my crafty friends and my family. blanphear @ yahoo dot com

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  47. LOVE the idea!!! Am thinking it will be incorporated into our family traditions!! So thankful for my family!

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  48. That is a GREAT Idea and I LOVE your Pillow boxes!! TOOOO CUTE!! I have become a follower. Thanks BUNCHES for the ideas! Have a GREAT DAY,
    Me-Ma Kim

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  49. Great idea for the thankful chipboard, and a lil present of hersey kisses on the side is a plus! TFS!

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  50. love your idea! I'm thankful to live in a free country and such a wonderful family!

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  51. I love your thankful card--what a great idea and it could be a great conversation started at the dinner table

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  52. What a beautiful card ! Im thankful for meeting all you beautiful crafters! : P

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  53. What great projects!! Thanks for sharing with us.

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  54. Nice card and idea. I'm thankful for all these wonderful ideas.and my family. TTFN. Debby
    dpookybear at yahoo dot com

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  55. Great idea. Just like so many of the others, I am thankful for the people I love and the ones that love me.

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  56. Hey Kristi!! Love your pillow box.. soo creative!! Thanks for sharing! And congrats on your first hop.. well done :)

    Crafting Ashley..

    uberartist@hotmail.com

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  57. Super cute project!! Great job on your first blog hop. :)

    I'm thanking for my friends and family. Happy 57th anniversary to my mom and dad today.

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  58. What a fantastic idea. I hadn't ever thought of that but it is such a simple way to get that person's memories and words every year.

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  59. Thank you for sharing this adorable Thanksgiving / Fall box. Happy to find this blog and will follow from now on.

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  60. What a CUTE & great idea! I am a new follower and would like to thank you for a chance to win (big prize). TFS!

    Terrie Barroso
    terriennz@att.net
    crafteecards.blogspot.com

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  61. Cute card and treat box! Thanks for sharing.

    spunkycrayon at yahoo dot com

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  62. what a great idea!
    mbchoj at aol dot com

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  63. Love this idea! Thanks for sharing!!
    Missy
    kalittadog@yahoo.com

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  64. What a wonderful idea and would be perfect for Thanksgiving or any dinner/get together.

    I hope next year will be a much better year for you.

    Also, I am now a follower to your blog

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  65. Very cute card and box :O) I love the card idea :O)
    Amanda
    amanda.barger at us.army.mil
    http://cricutlovinarmywife.blogspot.com/

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  66. Beautiful! Wonderful Idea, pass that around at the table, then the next year read what people wrote about the year before, could be funny or very sentimental. Love it!

    TFS,
    Meriah

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  67. great project. just love them. thanks for sharing..

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  68. cute project. thanks for sharing.

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  69. Your idea is so cute! Going to use it this Thanksgiving....I'm thankful for all the folks that are so willing to share their creativity!

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  70. Your ideas and projects are really inspirational! Love the "thankful placecard" idea especially.

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  71. Your projects on your blog are great. Just got back into the hotel and thought I would unwind by looking at my favorite blogs. It is kinda late here, lol

    Yay now I have a new friend too.

    Have a Great Weekend to all my crafting friends.

    I am thankful for God for giving me life

    Chris
    mcwooten1999@carolina.rr.com

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  72. Love your project...its so stinkin cute...THANKS for sharing it. I am thankful for my health, my family, my job and just life in general.
    x0x0x
    Madzie

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  73. Just became a follower ... love the projects!

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  74. Great projects and even greater idea. TFS

    cureta2@yahoo.com

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  75. I love that idea - so sweet - thanks for sharing!

    Deanne G
    dgutierez1@msn.com

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  77. I love this idea I especially love the idea of keeping my boys handwriting...awesome!

    I am thankful for my boys and for my ability to be blessed with my creativity it relaxes me every time!

    Happy Thanksgiving!!

    ((NY Hugs))

    -christine

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  78. OMG I absolutely love your projects. Fabulous!!! I am also thankful for my family and friends who have recently been supportive of my recent decisions.

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  79. For we walk by faith and not by site....:O) I am thankful that the Lord has seen you through the worse of life's storms. I pray that the 'weather' is calm and peaceful in the days to come.

    Thanks for sharing your crafts! I like your projects well enough to scraplift them....:O)

    Hugs,
    Connie Gail
    westfamilyatmlodedotcome

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  80. What a cute idea, never thought fo something like that! Thank you for the inspiration! I am so thankful this year for my grandma, we call her nanny to be able to be here with us from Florida! She makes the best Lamb and Ham!

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  81. What a cute placecard!

    jennmom2000@gmail.com

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  82. What a great idea. Love the pillow box treats too. :) Janis northrose@slowar.com

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  83. omg that is such a cute idea.. I think that this is a great blog hop! lessummers@gmail.com

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  84. Really cute work!

    I'm thankful for my family.
    I just got my job eliminated Thursday after working there for 8 years.
    So I'm thankful that some how God will provide me a new job one that I LOVE!

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  85. I am glad that I have became a followr of yours. Your card is very elegant!!!Thanks for sharing this with us.
    pennykitz@charter.net
    http://pennykitz.blogspot.com/

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  86. Wonderful ideas! I'm very thankful that my husband has a job because I have been unsuccessful in finding one for myself.

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  87. Thanks for doing this HOP
    I like yours projects
    Rebecca Minor
    buzzybeedesignsATyhaooDOTcom
    http://buzzybeedesigns.blogspot.com

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  88. wow all your projects are so amazing, so beautiful I love them all great ideas for gifts thanks for sharing Debbie

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  89. Great projects...will happily be "borrowing" the pillow box treats :)Thanks for participating in the blog hop!

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  90. I am Thankful for GOD and my family. I love them and am glad god gave them to me. I love your project. I will have to do that for our thanksgiving day. Thanks for doing this hop. YOu did a great job.

    dawn :)

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  91. This is a great idea! I love it!
    ra6352 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  92. Oooo...Love your project!!! Would love these for the Thanksgiving Dinner Table. Thanks soo much for sharing your talented work. TFS...
    Sweet Delights...
    www.sweetdelightspapernmore.blogspot.com

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  93. Very nice project.. really lovin the pillow box.. Thanks for sharing!!
    LindaP

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  94. What awesome projects, I am always looking for something interactive for guests & family for holidays. This is perfect, tfs.
    suella11@yahoo.com

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  95. I love the pillow box. I may have to do that for Xmas. thanks for the great ideas.

    kmackeen1@gmail.com

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  96. Beautiful place card! Great idea! Cute card! Love it! I am thankful for each and every person in my life.
    Julie
    juliemuse48@iendeavor.com

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  97. Love the place card idea. I am in the process of personalizing some little note books for my children and going to have them write 5 things a day that they are blessed with or greatful for.

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  98. I liked all your projects!!!

    Great ideas!!!!

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  99. Love the idea and these projects!

    Thanks for sharing!

    Happy Scrappin'

    Sue

    http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/

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  100. What a cute Thankful card...love the color combo.

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  101. What a cool idea! i totally want to steal this for Thanksgiving!!!

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  102. What a clever idea for Thanksgiving.

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  103. What a great idea! Going to have to try make some of the little pillow boxes!

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  104. This is very cool! I love the idea!
    I am a new follower.
    TFS and a chance to win
    Bonnie C
    http://ascrapabove.blogspot.com
    ascrapabove at aol dot com

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  105. Love, love, love your projects!! Thanks so much for being a part of this blog hop!! Such lovely blogs - all of them!!

    javajen1 at hotmail dot com

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  106. Love the idea of a thankful recipe card! Super cute!

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  107. I don't think my first comment posted.

    Your ideas are too cute, added to my Turkey day to-do list. And love the little pillow boxes for treats for guests! :o)

    Lori
    thepaisleyturtle@gmail.com

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  108. Love this project! The pillow treat box is super cute!! Thank you!

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  109. I love the idea of a thankful recipe card...sometimes we need to remind ourselves of all the things we are thankful for. I am so sorry to hear you have had a tough time lately...but so glad to know your Faith has grown!!! Thats what counts!!! God Bless you and your family!!!

    big hugs,
    Sarah
    liveloveandSCRAP.blogspot.com

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  110. Both projects are really cute. I have to say that the pillow box is my fav. TFS.
    Christel
    www.onescrappinsista.blogspot.com

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  111. very cute kristi!!! this is a great hop!

    Paula
    morethanfavors at gmail dot com

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  112. What cute ideas! I will have to attempt to make them!

    Holly

    hollyshobbie at gmail dot com

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  113. That is the best thing to do for the holidays!!! Great Job on your project!!! TFS!!!
    ilovetonkinese2athotmaildotcom
    Rexann

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  114. That is such a great idea. I may have to start this as a tradition in our house. TFS
    Tracy
    NYGIRL1994 at yahoo dot com

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  115. I love the place card box and Thankful card. Thank you for sharing.

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  116. great project :) TFS :) i love the idea :)

    I'm a followere :)

    the condes at gmail dot com

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  117. Great project! Thank you for sharing!

    Kristin
    ksully4597@aol.com

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  118. Kristi this pillow box is AMAZING! I LOVE IT SO MUCH! You go girl!

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  119. I love it... what a wonderful idea!!

    TFS, Cheryl @ CardsbyCg.blogspot.com

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  120. Cute project! I like the idea. Thanks

    shop2udrop at embarqmail dot com

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  121. I am a new follower, thanks for sharing!

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  122. very cute!!!

    Lisa
    lamerlisa@hotmail.com
    www.lisakelly110803.blogspot.com

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  123. What a great idea to have everyone write what they are thankful for!!! :) We do go around the table telling each other, but it's great to be able to save them to look back on...

    Thank you so much for sharing,

    Jennifer
    partridgelu at yahoo dot com

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