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Valentine's Day Blog Hop, Stampin' Up!

Rachael · January 20, 2018 · 116 Comments

 Hi Stampers,  Welcome to our Stamp It Group Blog Hop!

In case you haven’t figured it out, Valentine’s Day is our theme this month <3 XOXO
I was super happy to be able to include the January 2018 Paper Pumpkin into this super fun and creative card. I knew I didn’t want to use a “normal” Valentine’s stamp set, so I started looking though and thinking about my stamp sets and the adorable Message in a Bottle stamp set popped right into my head! I love this set, even though I under use it. I will be bringing it to the front and getting more use from it now 😉
I also added in some touches from the January Paper Pumpkin kit. It is SUPER adorable too. I also choose to not use as many traditional colors for my card as well, hence the Bermuda Bay. I LOVE Bermuda Bay, it is a bright and really fun color and I think it really lends a special feel to this card too.
I stamped the “XOXO” in Bermuda Bay ink onto the Bermuda Bay card stock by using my T-square ruler to keep them even. I kind of winged the spacing to my liking.
I had also stamped the HEART image from the PP kit in Real Red ink onto Whisper White card stock, then I added some glue from the Fine Tip glue pen. When it dried I used the Real Red Stampin’ Write marker to go around the edges to cover the white edges from trimming. I also went over the glue that had dried with the marker as well to make it a bit brighter. I added some with Mini Glue Dots and some with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
I stamped the “bottle and I love you strips in the bottle” with Memento Tuxedo black ink. After allowing them to dry I colored them in with the Stampin’ Blends markers. I used the Cherry Cobbler light and dark, the Pirouette Pink light and dark, and the Pool Party in light to fill in the “bottle” space. I finally added a bit of the Smoky Slate in light to add in some shadow effect. I popped it up with Stampin’ Dimensionals and Heat Embossed the popping heart with Silver Embossing Powder.
I also went along the edges of the front with a White Gel Pen and added in some dashes and a heart at each corner.
The inside sentiment we stamped in Real Red ink and also Memento black ink and then I colored the “X&O” with the Real Red marker, and added in an extra heart on the envelope.
 
Hope you’ll give this fun color combo a try!
Be sure to follow along through the hop for more chances to enter to win the prize. There is no purchase necessary.
To enter leave your comment along with your first and last name and #STAMPITCONTEST.
Thanks as always for stopping by 😉
Until next time,
Stay Crafty
XO Rach

Last Month’s Winner

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Blog Hoppers

1. Tami White
2. Rachael Rife
3. Pam Nichols
4. Brenda Diaz
5. Liz Holloway
6. Bobbie Crouch
7. Elizabeth Jeanne
8. Lori Mueller
9. Gianna Melone-Sardella
10. Julie DeGuia
11. TERESA HOWE
12. Linda Cullen
13. Oksana Semenska

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Product List

Message In A Bottle Photopolymer Stamp Set

143707
6-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

137860
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

100730
Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

131197
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

140272
Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad

131171
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

132708
Brights Stampin' Write Markers

131259
Stampin' Blends Markers Collection

147475
Fine-Tip Glue Pen

138309
Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

126949
White Signo Uni-Ball Gel Pen

105021
Stampin' Dimensionals

104430
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

144108
Glue Dots

103683
Versamark Pad

102283
Silver Stampin' Emboss Powder

109131
Embossing Buddy

103083
Heat Tool

129053
Stampin' Trimmer

126889
Clear Block Bundle

118491
Bone Folder

102300
Paper Snips Scissors

103579
Grid Paper

130148


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  1. Robin Booth says

    January 20, 2018 at 10:24 am

    Love the x and o’ s. I am going to try this. #stampitcontest.

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  2. Melanie Morris says

    January 20, 2018 at 10:29 am

    Great card Rachel – love the “non-traditional” look!
    #stampitcontest

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  3. Tina Swart says

    January 20, 2018 at 10:31 am

    Beautiful cards! #stampitcontest

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  4. Eileen Thompson says

    January 20, 2018 at 10:40 am

    #stampitcontest

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  5. La Familia Keller says

    January 20, 2018 at 10:42 am

    What a cute card. Love how you used the paper pumpkin stamp set.
    #stampitcontest

    Reply
  6. Cyndy Rubesh says

    January 20, 2018 at 10:42 am

    Great cards! #stampitcontest

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  7. Sue says

    January 20, 2018 at 10:45 am

    #stampitcontest Love the colors on the card!!

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  8. Dona Green says

    January 20, 2018 at 10:46 am

    Wonderful ideas that you have created! Especially like the jar full of love. #stampitcontest

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  9. Susan Tipton says

    January 20, 2018 at 10:49 am

    #stampitcontest

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  10. Stephanie Hahn says

    January 20, 2018 at 10:50 am

    So cute
    #stampitcontest

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  11. Barb says

    January 20, 2018 at 10:51 am

    Cute card. Like the change from hearts.
    #stampitcontest

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  12. Lisa Sharkey says

    January 20, 2018 at 10:51 am

    #stampitcontest
    Adorable card!! Thanks for sharing

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  13. Linda Brady says

    January 20, 2018 at 10:52 am

    #stampitcontest
    Love the red hearts and the tiny white hearts in the corners of the card.

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  14. Miriam Baker says

    January 20, 2018 at 10:53 am

    Love the bird houses. #stampitcontest

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  15. Kay Grover says

    January 20, 2018 at 10:56 am

    Kay Grover #stampitcontest
    what a cute card, makes me think of Love Potion # 9

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  16. Karen Piermarini says

    January 20, 2018 at 10:57 am

    #stampitcontest
    Loved your heart embellishments

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  17. ~Tina's Crafty Ink Spot~ Stampin Up! Independent Demonstrator says

    January 20, 2018 at 10:59 am

    Wonderfully done! Beautiful #stampitcontest

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  18. Anna Garmon says

    January 20, 2018 at 11:05 am

    This is such a pretty card.

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  19. Sandy Berghuis says

    January 20, 2018 at 11:06 am

    Very cute idea! I have 6 cards to make, so I better get crackin’!
    #stampitcontest

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  20. Trudy Oliver says

    January 20, 2018 at 11:10 am

    #stampitcontest Cute card. Like that you used the PP stamp set.

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  21. Kathie S. says

    January 20, 2018 at 11:17 am

    I love the stamp set in the January PP. Cute!
    #stampitcontest

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  22. Phyllis says

    January 20, 2018 at 11:17 am

    I was interested in your use of the glue and that you colored over it. That would solve the problem of it lifting the color on whisper white. Off to experiment some more.

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  23. pauline vaughan says

    January 20, 2018 at 11:20 am

    cute card
    #stampitcontest

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  24. Martha says

    January 20, 2018 at 11:24 am

    #stampitcontest
    Love your card

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  25. virginia fox says

    January 20, 2018 at 11:24 am

    love your card…#STAMPITCONTEST.

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  26. Tammy Taylor says

    January 20, 2018 at 11:24 am

    Gorgeous! #stampitcontest

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  27. Phyllis says

    January 20, 2018 at 11:26 am

    Forgot this #stampitcontest. Was so excited about your use of the glue.

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  28. Ginger McDonald says

    January 20, 2018 at 11:47 am

    Love is definitely in the air with this card, CUTE !!! #stampitcontest

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  29. Barbara Pendleton says

    January 20, 2018 at 11:59 am

    Such a cute card Rachel! #stampitcontest

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  30. mb demilia says

    January 20, 2018 at 11:59 am

    Great color combo! I think I need to start getting bolder with my color combo.
    #stampitcontest

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  31. Pamela Vega says

    January 20, 2018 at 12:03 pm

    #stampitcontest
    Really cute card! Love ❤️

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  32. mb demilia says

    January 20, 2018 at 12:05 pm

    Love the color combination, I may need to get bolder with my choices! #stampitcontest

    Reply
  33. Breina Burgin says

    January 20, 2018 at 12:12 pm

    Love it!
    #stampitcontest

    Reply
  34. Breina Burgin says

    January 20, 2018 at 12:13 pm

    Love it! So neat!
    #stampitcontest

    Reply
  35. Breina Burgin says

    January 20, 2018 at 12:13 pm

    Love it! So neat!
    #stampitcontest

    Reply
  36. Penny Adams says

    January 20, 2018 at 12:41 pm

    #stampitcontest
    Great ideas!!

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  37. Janet says

    January 20, 2018 at 12:49 pm

    #stampitcontest. Cute

    Reply
  38. Janet says

    January 20, 2018 at 12:49 pm

    #stampitcontest. Cute

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  39. Doreen Sanders says

    January 20, 2018 at 1:43 pm

    #stampitcontest Very cute, love that you used paper pumpkin stamp.

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  40. Doreen Sanders says

    January 20, 2018 at 1:43 pm

    #stampitcontest Very cute, love that you used paper pumpkin stamp.

    Reply
  41. Liz Holloway says

    January 20, 2018 at 1:51 pm

    #stampitcontest
    Cute card!

    Reply
  42. Linda Carver says

    January 20, 2018 at 2:20 pm

    Love this, such a wow card, will have to check out paper pumpkin again, opened it up and set aside for later now it’s later😊

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  43. Rose Mary Garner says

    January 20, 2018 at 2:28 pm

    #Stampitcontest Love your card!

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  44. Barbara Corum says

    January 20, 2018 at 2:58 pm

    #stampitcontest pretty card

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  45. Iris Soscia says

    January 20, 2018 at 3:04 pm

    Super cute cards. Love the little hearts.
    #stampitcontest

    Reply
  46. Christina Miller says

    January 20, 2018 at 3:46 pm

    Super cute card, love the hearts and use of color. Thanks for sharing!

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  47. floridaperson says

    January 20, 2018 at 3:46 pm

    #stampitcontesst Cute card!

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  48. Kathy Pedersen says

    January 20, 2018 at 6:31 pm

    #stampitcontest. Such a cute, cute valentine, love it

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  49. Karen Jordan says

    January 20, 2018 at 6:44 pm

    #STAMPITCONTEST
    I adore the bottle of love. I have a number of ideas on my mind that I could use it.

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  50. Karen Jordan says

    January 20, 2018 at 6:44 pm

    #STAMPITCONTEST
    I adore the bottle of love. I have a number of ideas on my mind that I could use it.

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  51. Darcy says

    January 20, 2018 at 7:30 pm

    #stampitcontest

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  52. Carrie P says

    January 20, 2018 at 8:50 pm

    #stampitcontest. I love how you made your embellishements

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  53. Carrie P says

    January 20, 2018 at 8:50 pm

    #stampitcontest. I love how you made your embellishements

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  54. Anita E Falcone says

    January 20, 2018 at 9:38 pm

    #stampitcontest this is such a cute card, I like it, alot.

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  55. Anita E Falcone says

    January 20, 2018 at 9:38 pm

    #stampitcontest this is such a cute card, I like it, alot.

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  56. Kelly Jones says

    January 20, 2018 at 9:48 pm

    Very cute cards.
    #stampitcontest

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  57. Kelly Jones says

    January 20, 2018 at 9:48 pm

    Very cute cards.
    #stampitcontest

    Reply
  58. Teresa Hemingway says

    January 21, 2018 at 12:36 am

    #stampitcontest so cute

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  59. Teresa Hemingway says

    January 21, 2018 at 12:36 am

    #stampitcontest so cute

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  60. Pam Bautch says

    January 21, 2018 at 1:14 am

    Very cute!
    #stampitcontest

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  61. Pam Bautch says

    January 21, 2018 at 1:14 am

    Very cute!
    #stampitcontest

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  62. Pam Bautch says

    January 21, 2018 at 1:18 am

    Very cute
    #stampitcontest

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  63. Pam Bautch says

    January 21, 2018 at 1:18 am

    Very cute
    #stampitcontest

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  64. Judy West says

    January 21, 2018 at 5:50 am

    Love using the message in a bottle! Your envelope is a cool idea Too! Thanks for sharing. #stampitcontest

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  65. Judy West says

    January 21, 2018 at 5:50 am

    Love using the message in a bottle! Your envelope is a cool idea Too! Thanks for sharing. #stampitcontest

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  66. Donna Lindner says

    January 21, 2018 at 6:14 am

    both cards a cute but really love the message in the bottle it is fun
    #stampitcontest

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  67. Diana Dilitkanich says

    January 21, 2018 at 8:12 am

    #stampitcontest. cute ideas.

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  68. Diana Dilitkanich says

    January 21, 2018 at 8:12 am

    #stampitcontest. cute ideas.

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  69. Helen says

    January 21, 2018 at 10:27 am

    #stampitcontest
    Pretty cards

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  70. Helen says

    January 21, 2018 at 10:27 am

    #stampitcontest
    Pretty cards

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  71. Diana Durst says

    January 21, 2018 at 1:47 pm

    Cute card! #stampitcontest

    Reply
  72. Diana Durst says

    January 21, 2018 at 1:47 pm

    Cute card! #stampitcontest

    Reply
  73. Mary Burnett says

    January 21, 2018 at 3:16 pm

    #stampitcontest

    Reply
  74. Gail Spence says

    January 21, 2018 at 5:00 pm

    My grandson would love that first card, #stampitcontest

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  75. Gail Spence says

    January 21, 2018 at 5:00 pm

    My grandson would love that first card, #stampitcontest

    Reply
  76. geri S. says

    January 21, 2018 at 6:13 pm

    #stampitcontest Cute cards!

    Reply
  77. Denise says

    January 21, 2018 at 7:38 pm

    #stampitcontest

    Reply
  78. Denise says

    January 21, 2018 at 7:38 pm

    #stampitcontest

    Reply
  79. Joy says

    January 21, 2018 at 7:50 pm

    #stampitcontest
    The cards are so adorable!

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  80. Joy says

    January 21, 2018 at 7:50 pm

    #stampitcontest
    The cards are so adorable!

    Reply
  81. Janet Swofford says

    January 21, 2018 at 7:53 pm

    #stampitcontest
    Super cute cards! Love the non-traditional colors and that message in a bottle especially! Such fabulous ideas!

    Reply
  82. Janet Swofford says

    January 21, 2018 at 7:53 pm

    #stampitcontest
    Super cute cards! Love the non-traditional colors and that message in a bottle especially! Such fabulous ideas!

    Reply
  83. Donna Sicafuse says

    January 21, 2018 at 8:05 pm

    Neat idea for your card—thanks for sharing.
    #stampitcontest

    Reply
  84. Amy Nolen says

    January 21, 2018 at 10:07 pm

    Love love love the message in a bottle card!
    #stampitcontest

    Reply
  85. Amy Nolen says

    January 21, 2018 at 10:07 pm

    Love love love the message in a bottle card!
    #stampitcontest

    Reply
  86. maggie little says

    January 22, 2018 at 7:47 am

    Love the pumpkin add!
    #stampitcontest

    Reply
  87. maggie little says

    January 22, 2018 at 7:47 am

    Love the pumpkin add!
    #stampitcontest

    Reply
  88. Mary Coe says

    January 22, 2018 at 6:33 pm

    #stampitcontest. Cute card

    Reply
  89. Denise Bryant says

    January 22, 2018 at 7:41 pm

    Adorable card! Love the hearts!
    #stampitcontest

    Reply
  90. Denise Bryant says

    January 22, 2018 at 7:41 pm

    Adorable card! Love the hearts!
    #stampitcontest

    Reply
  91. Pauline Turner says

    January 22, 2018 at 10:52 pm

    What a sweet card! #stampitcontest

    Reply
  92. Pauline Turner says

    January 22, 2018 at 10:52 pm

    What a sweet card! #stampitcontest

    Reply
  93. Terry D. says

    January 23, 2018 at 1:26 pm

    Pretty card. #stampitcontest

    Reply
  94. kathybeemer says

    January 23, 2018 at 2:53 pm

    #stampitcontest

    Reply
  95. kathybeemer says

    January 23, 2018 at 2:53 pm

    #stampitcontest

    Reply
  96. Beth Mills says

    January 23, 2018 at 10:42 pm

    Love all the little hearts! #stampitcontest

    Reply
  97. Beth Mills says

    January 23, 2018 at 10:42 pm

    Love all the little hearts! #stampitcontest

    Reply
  98. Vicenta Ghylin says

    January 24, 2018 at 3:15 pm

    Really cute card. Thank you for sharing. #stampitcontest

    Reply
  99. Rose Thygesen says

    January 24, 2018 at 5:53 pm

    #stampitcontest

    Reply
  100. Rose Thygesen says

    January 24, 2018 at 5:53 pm

    #stampitcontest

    Reply
  101. Deb Bryson says

    January 26, 2018 at 9:01 am

    Those are adorable! #stampitcontest

    Reply
  102. Deb Bryson says

    January 26, 2018 at 9:01 am

    Those are adorable! #stampitcontest

    Reply
  103. Deborah Buonomo says

    January 26, 2018 at 5:17 pm

    #stampitcontest
    Cute!

    Reply
  104. Deborah Buonomo says

    January 26, 2018 at 5:17 pm

    #stampitcontest
    Cute!

    Reply
  105. Donna Lindner says

    February 3, 2018 at 9:00 am

    so cute
    #stampitcontest

    Reply
  106. Donna Lindner says

    February 3, 2018 at 9:00 am

    so cute
    #stampitcontest

    Reply
  107. Jettie S King says

    February 3, 2018 at 2:17 pm

    #stampitcontest
    very detailed card. like it a lot! TFS

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  108. Rita Turkowski says

    February 5, 2018 at 6:35 pm

    Adorable! #stampitcontest

    Reply
  109. Rita Turkowski says

    February 5, 2018 at 6:35 pm

    Adorable! #stampitcontest

    Reply
  110. Rita Turkowski says

    February 5, 2018 at 6:50 pm

    Very clever! #stampitcontest

    Reply
  111. Rita Turkowski says

    February 5, 2018 at 6:50 pm

    Very clever! #stampitcontest

    Reply
  112. Wanda Yagla says

    February 6, 2018 at 2:04 pm

    Very cute card #STAMPITCONTEST

    Reply
  113. Wanda Yagla says

    February 6, 2018 at 2:04 pm

    Very cute card #STAMPITCONTEST

    Reply
  114. maggie little says

    February 13, 2018 at 8:52 am

    Too cute
    #stampitcontest

    Reply
  115. Mary Bush says

    February 14, 2018 at 8:58 am

    Such a sweet card! Love it when PP can play with others 😉 #stampitcontest

    Reply
  116. Mary Bush says

    February 14, 2018 at 8:58 am

    Such a sweet card! Love it when PP can play with others 😉 #stampitcontest

    Reply

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