Friday, April 26, 2013

Party! Party! It's CMC's Birthday!

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Hello everyone!  Welcome to our CMC Birthday Blog Hop!   It is so hard to beleive it has been 3 years since Suzanne started her wonderful online Copic and alcohol ink marker classes!  I am so proud to say I was one of her first students and now have the honor of serving on her Design Team.  I can't say enough great things about Suzanne - She is just super fabuloso!     If you have not had the pleasure of taking any of her classes....   Treat yourself!  You will be so glad you did!    

 And now......   I bet you want to know all the great things we have included of this special BIRTHDAY BASH!    



We will have a fun event every day planned and there will be prizes and winners for each challenge.  So hope you can join us!
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SPECIAL BOGO SALE
(Buy One Get One)
Buy one Copic Online Class & get the 2nd HALF OFF!
Only Friday thru Monday!
*not valid on past purchases
*discount taken off lower priced class
*buy one for you & one for a friend
*makes great gifts :)
*no coupon needed, if you purchase more than 2 classes send Suzanne an email so she can send you one invoice with discount deducted via PayPal....if you purchase only 2 classes you will be refunded your discount within 24 hours via the way you made payment.
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Schedule of Events
Everyone is welcome to enter each day for a chance to win! Each challenge goes live midnight the night before. Click below under each date to be taken to the challenge info and prize info for that day! ( the challenges can be found in discussion area below as well)
You have until Friday, May 3rd to enter all challenges!
* AND *
If you enter ALL the challenges you will be entered to win a
$75 Gift Certificate
to any online craft store of your choosing!
All entries (except blog hop comments) should be emailed to me at
sjdean@smartneighborhood.net
Big THANK YOU TO ALL OUR FABULOUS SPONSORS
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Friday, April 26th
Blog Hop with the CMC DT & Saturated Canary
How to Enter & Win
Saturday, April 27th
Crafty Trivia Fun
(click here)
Sunday, April 28th
Scavenger Hunt
(click here)
Monday, April 29th
Search & Find Puzzle
& Live Chat at 8 pm EST

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I Created this card for our Birthday Bash using the adorable digital image  from our wonderful sponsor..... called AVA from Saturated Canary.   I am so addicted to her images.....   I think it is the BIG eyes and cute funky clothes and posture (attitude).   Love, love, love them!     

Our CMC Fearless Leader, Suzanne and her Design Team have put together a blog hop and we hope you hop along with us.   If you make comments on each DT menber's blog, you will be entered to win (1) of TWO crafty online store gift certificates.   


Suzanne Dean - Our Fearless Leader

I am linking this card with the following challenges and EVENTS!



Thank you for stopping by and remember to comment for each DT member's post for that extra chance to win a gift certificate.   I hope to see you at all our fun activities!   








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57 comments:

  1. Erla MariaApril 26, 2013 at 3:00 AM

    Beautiful and elegant card. The background is amazing.

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  2. LouiseApril 26, 2013 at 4:01 AM

    Beautiful card, such amazing coloring.
    hugs Louise

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  3. shampylou30April 26, 2013 at 4:27 AM

    Stunning card. Love your colouring. Sue xxx

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  4. UnknownApril 26, 2013 at 5:00 AM

    I love the background you created for this little one. Beautiful card. TFS.

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  5. BetsyApril 26, 2013 at 5:56 AM

    LOVE the background on this one ~ very unique and eye-catching!

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  6. MariaApril 26, 2013 at 6:06 AM

    love the card

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  7. Diane JonesApril 26, 2013 at 6:13 AM

    Fabulous card, love the colours

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  8. Jennifer ScullApril 26, 2013 at 6:29 AM

    your coloring of this image is just amazing! :)

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  9. Patricia St MartinApril 26, 2013 at 7:03 AM

    Marie, WOW!!!! She is just stunning. Love the colors and super job on the background.
    Hugs, Patricia

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  10. Carla S.April 26, 2013 at 7:17 AM

    Gorgeous card, Marie! Love the colors you chose for the image! Fantastic coloring!

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  11. PamelaApril 26, 2013 at 7:25 AM

    Love that green! Great card !!!!

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  12. SharonApril 26, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    Love your card. The little girl is so cute.

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  13. JHApril 26, 2013 at 8:51 AM

    Cute card! I've been thinking about taking one or two of the classes...

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  14. Linda PalmerApril 26, 2013 at 9:02 AM

    Beautiful card Marie. I am sure I met you in Suzanne's first classroom at the beginning. I am excited for all of you celebrating 3 years. Your coloring is gorgeous and love all the new backgrounds you've been doing.

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  15. Crafting with DarcyApril 26, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    Marie, beautiful card! Did you make the background? It is fabulous! I have taken two of Suzannes's online classes and she is awesome!

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  16. Janiel/ jannyApril 26, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    Stunning.......... Love how you have done the background!!
    hugs.Janiel

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  17. Michelle GallowayApril 26, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    Beautiful, here eye's just pop, so pretty!

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  18. denisepcn@yahoo.comApril 26, 2013 at 11:45 AM

    I love the background on this and your color choices are perfect! Denise Bavaria

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  19. PennyApril 26, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    Well, you certainly created another fabulous card, Marie! I love this one! Your coloring is over-the-top gorgeous! The background is just beautiful! Love the CS you chose, the embossing, and the pretty embellies! :^)
    Hugs, Penny

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  20. SabrinaApril 26, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    What a gorgeous card and gorgeous coloring!!

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  21. Laura KApril 26, 2013 at 12:47 PM

    Beautiful card! Thank you for sharing.

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  22. AnitaApril 26, 2013 at 1:52 PM

    Wow! I love her hair.

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  23. Dana JoyApril 26, 2013 at 2:27 PM

    Marie I love how you did the background on this one. Really makes your coloring stand out.

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  24. Janet McLaughlinApril 26, 2013 at 3:19 PM

    Wow, super card, Maria!!

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  25. BrookApril 26, 2013 at 3:34 PM

    So pretty Marie. I love the background!

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  26. AnonymousApril 26, 2013 at 3:47 PM

    I just love how you coloured the background, so pretty
    Hugs Julie P

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  27. CharmaineApril 26, 2013 at 4:31 PM

    Marie, I love the background. Will you please share with us how you created it?

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  28. phyllis plsonApril 26, 2013 at 5:10 PM

    Very cute!

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  29. Cheryl OApril 26, 2013 at 5:24 PM

    Just a beautiful job!! The coloring is lovely, and the background is so unique as well!!

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  30. AllisonApril 26, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    great card! thanks for sharing!

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  31. NPurdum56April 26, 2013 at 6:37 PM

    Very cute card! I, too, love that background! :) Nancee

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  32. MariaRApril 26, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    Gorgeous card! Love the background:)

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  33. Suzanne J DeanApril 26, 2013 at 7:56 PM

    Gorgeous Marie...I love the beautiful background you've created for this cutie! Thank you so much as always for your hard work and dedication to CMC. Love ya!

    hugz,
    Suzanne

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  34. paper funApril 26, 2013 at 8:54 PM

    Beautiful Marie. I am fascinated with your background behind the image. It is stunning.

    Mari Harpham

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  35. Shelby GoolsbyApril 26, 2013 at 10:45 PM

    This is beautiful Marie!! I absolutely love the background, you are so talented.
    Hugs, Shelby

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  36. UnknownApril 27, 2013 at 3:21 AM

    Your card is amazing! I am dieing to know how you created the background around her!

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  37. Michele SperaApril 27, 2013 at 4:58 AM

    Beautiful job Marie! I too love that background:-) your image is colored beautifully
    xOxo
    michele

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  38. MelApril 27, 2013 at 5:20 AM

    Marie, your card is beautiful, love her in green, awesome background.

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  39. Julie OdilApril 27, 2013 at 6:06 AM

    I would never ave thought to color her in green, but she sure is pretty! Love this!

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  40. LoriannaApril 27, 2013 at 6:32 AM

    Stunning card!!
    I LOVE the colors!!!
    Thanks so much for sharing your amazing talent with all of us!!
    Your work is ALWAYS FABULOUS!!!
    big hugs.........
    Lorianna

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  41. Darlene April 27, 2013 at 6:40 AM

    WOW absolutely gorgeous coloring! Thanks so much for joining us at The Sisterhood ‘Free For All (anything goes)’ challenge and please come back again soon!
    Darlene
    one of the 'Sistahs'
    The Sisterhood of Crafters
    DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS

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  42. HeidiApril 27, 2013 at 7:25 AM

    Congratulations on the three years! If it weren't for Suzanne to do all of these classes and videos, I wouldn't have learned how to use my Copics correctly. You did an amazing job on this Saturated Canary - I just love all of them!
    Hugs,
    Heidi

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  43. JamiApril 27, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    Stunning - I just love how you colored the background. Looks like a painting!

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  44. D. EricksonApril 27, 2013 at 1:38 PM

    I love the card! I also love the background!

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  45. TrishaApril 27, 2013 at 3:36 PM

    Your card sure shows Ava's attitude beautifully. Great job.

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  46. KarenApril 27, 2013 at 3:59 PM

    What a beautiful card! I love the way you colored your image.

    Karen

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  47. LisaApril 27, 2013 at 4:18 PM

    Hi Marie! I love this Saturated Canary card! I love all the colors. Your coloring as always is just beautiful. I really really love the background,it is stunning! I can't believe it has been three years since we met at CMC! Times go by so fast! Great Birthday Bash! I am really enjoying it!
    Big Hugs!

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  48. PatApril 27, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    Beautiful colors Marie. I don't use green a lot in clothing, so I'm gonna have to try this.

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  49. KylieApril 27, 2013 at 8:03 PM

    Beautiful card. I especially love that green colored background.

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  50. jenniferApril 27, 2013 at 8:35 PM

    love saturated canary stamps and this card is awesome

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  51. JoyceApril 27, 2013 at 11:43 PM

    Love these colors! Super Duper job on this!

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  52. loulouApril 28, 2013 at 1:09 AM

    Great card, love that background.

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  53. sabbycatApril 28, 2013 at 7:11 AM

    Adorable card -- so cute!

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  54. UnknownApril 28, 2013 at 11:45 AM

    Cute card. Love the green dress.

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  55. Karen L.April 29, 2013 at 6:52 PM

    Very pretty. Love her hair!

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  56. BeckyApril 30, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    What a gorgeous card. Stunning colors and coloring and love how you did the background.

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  57. UnknownMay 2, 2013 at 5:09 AM

    Love that background, the colors and just the whole "feel" og your card.....beautiful!

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Thank you for visiting my blog. I look forward to your comments - It's like having a cup of coffee with an old friend!
Hugs,
Marie

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