Saturday, March 12, 2011

~*~ Jen's Happy Birthday Blog Hop ~*~

Welcome to Jen's Happy Birthday Blog Hop!

If you came here from Sarah - www.pinkcricut.com then you are in the right place but if you just happened across my blog then you will want to start at the beginning at
Now on to the hop.

First, I want to thank Jen for asking me to be apart of her Birthday celebration.
This hop has been so much fun to prepare for. For this hop we were asked to do anything birthday themed. My oldest is turning 10 on the 23rd and has requested a Batman themed birthday this year so I though I'd try my hand at my very first banner.


For the banner I used my Batman: The Brave and the Bold cartridge.


(Here is a close up)

My son wanted both pieces to be embossed and he chose the "Diamond Plate" CB folder for the bat shapes and CB "Tiny Mosaic" folder for the letters. We also used silver ink to go over the diamond plate texture.


I also made him a card to go with his gift. (He really loves cards and actually saves them on his book shelf.)

Now for the candy: I'll be mailing out a $10.00 gift card from Michael's. You do not have to be a follower to win but if you like my blog then it would be awesome if you were to follow me.
Just leave a comment with a way for me to get in contact with you.

Now you are on to the wonderful and talented:


Here is the line up in case you get lost:

112 comments:

  1. GREAT banner and awesome card. Your boy will be so happy with them.

    TFS,
    Erin
    spantastikreations@yahoo.com

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  2. Love your banner. I'm always looking for creative ideas for banners and this is adorable.

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  3. Very lovely banner , lots of work but well worth it! TFS!

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  4. Oh my Grandson is turning 4 on the 23rd too, he would absolutely love this also, the diamond plate looks perfect for it, thanks for the fabulous idea!!
    Cindy
    miller896042 at bellsouth dot net

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  5. Love you banner and the Batman card! TFS

    dendearmas@aol.com

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  6. What a fun banner and I think your Batman card is great. Thanks for sharing.
    I would love to have you visit my blog.
    http://lorisartsyobsession.blogspot.com/

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  7. Love your projects and I bet your son will too! Excited to start following you. TFS

    Tiffany
    tiffanymarierice@yahoo.com
    http://sparkledmemories.blogspot.com/

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  8. Wonderful project- your son will love it! I have twin girls who will be 10 on the 23rd too!! Happy to be your newest follower.

    JulieK
    http://jk-littlebitofbling.blogspot.com/

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  9. GREAT job On the banner, glad to know your son was involved in the making !!! TY4s and the chance at the blog candy

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  10. What a fabulous banner! So fun! Happy Birthday to your son :) New follower!



    Jenny
    www.papercutcreations.com
    papercraftjenny@gmail.com

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  11. Super cute! Banners are always such a special touch at parties :)

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  12. Awesome Job! I have wanted to try a banner and you have inspired me to try!

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  13. Great banner! Just the right thing for a little boy! I bet my grandson would love it!
    Tracy
    jtg0398 at sbcglobal dot net

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  14. Your banner is adorable! Your son did a great job choosing the embossing!

    Thanks for the chance to win!

    karenskapin at yahoo dot com

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  15. Cute idea. I've never made a banner, but I might have to give it a try for the next occasion. I loved the embossing.

    Rainbow Designs at huntel dot net

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  16. Great banner! We made one very similar for my nephew's 5th birthday and I have to make another tomorrow for my friend's son. I never thought to emboss the base! Thanks for sharing!

    Kristin
    ksully4597 at gmail dot com

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  17. Very cute! I am sure your son loves it! :)

    amandawoodau at hotmail dot com

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  18. I love making banners. Great job. The card is awesome too

    Burffrau @ aol dot com

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  19. Super fun banner. It's great your son helped design the decoration for his party!

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  20. Awesome job on the Banner...love the card as well... Thanks for sharing...Mary Ann
    mkeiper72@yahoo.com

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  21. Nice banner and card! Love your blog!!

    always_painting@yahoo.com

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  22. This is a great banner and the card. TFS and for a chance to win your blog candy

    kwillis_15 at yahoo dot com

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  23. Beautiful job Star!!! I love the banner!!! My nephew would love something like that; it's so cute!!! :) TFS!! It's such a pleasure to be a part of the hop with you!!!

    Celeste B.
    ccscards.blogspot.com
    mctdbillman at gmail dot com

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  24. Love that batman card! How aweseome that your son loves to keep his cards!

    serina.nelson@gmail.com

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  25. Great Batman banner and card! I am a new follower!

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  26. Sweet job on the banner and card...your son will love it! I like the embossing you did on it. Thank You for being in the hop.
    quilt 4 fun 2 at hot mail dot com

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  27. Awesome banner. I know my sons would love it too!! I love all the embossing!!

    I love that your son saves cards... I'm sure he has some wonderful ones in his collection! :)

    TFS, Cheryl @ CardsbyCG.blogspot.com

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  28. this is one thing I haven't given a try, I would love to do this making a banner looks like it would be lots of fun and pretty easy I hope thanks for sharing Debbie
    debbiewilson62@comcast.net

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  29. Great banner!! I really love hand made banners, but I am always too nervous to try one!! Now I am going to have to try it, cause Tommy saw your banner and asked why I can't I make him one like that! He LOVED it!

    Thank you Star for being a part of my birthday blog hop!! I am so happy to share my day with you!!

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  30. Love the banner!
    jpshirley@ymail.com

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  31. Love the banner and batman! I just showed my 13 yr old and asked him if he wanted a batman birthday, I got shot down, any ideas on a party for a soon to be 14 yr old? Im having a tough time!
    kacee
    mcvicwif@yahoo.com

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  32. love the batman theme super cute the banner is great! i love the diamond plate embossing! thanks for sharing and the chance to win.
    -jamie
    babyblueangel_30@yahoo.com

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  33. I like it very much, the detail is great! My children liked it as well!!! Now my daughter wants a doggie and horsie banner for her birthday, lol!! My children really make my heart melt.

    TFS!!

    Visit my blog: http://barbaras-crafty-corner.blogspot.com/

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  34. What a great idea,its always a challenge to craft for boys :)

    mitch1066@gmail.com

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  35. Love this! You did a great job! Thanks for sharing! Kbcards.kb@gmail.com

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  36. Very well done! I often wish that my boys were young, because I didn't have my Cricut back then. What fun to decorate for their birthday's!
    How nice that your son cherish's your cards!
    Thanks for sharing.

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  37. Wow, lucky boy you have! Super birthday banner! Happy crafting

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  38. What a wonderful idea for your son's birthday. You have given me an idea what I can do for my grandsons 6th birthday on the 20th.

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  39. Love your Batman banner and card!!! Hope your little one has an awesome Batman Birthday!!!
    Happy Crafting!!!
    Karen dkolopez@msn.com

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  40. I never thought of buying this cartridge... Now I'm changing my mind thanks to your projects.

    Gina L.
    happymom2010learning at gmail dot com

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  41. Brings Back MEMORIES..My Baby Boy is 37 now But I think He will still LOVE THIS..:O)

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  42. Like the banner and the card! My nephew's bday is just around the corner and he is wild about Batman. This is perfect. I'm always looking for new ways to use my Cricut. Love your posts.

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  43. Love your banner and your batman. Great job Star!

    Hugs,
    Stephanie

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  44. Great banner and card. They look great and the embossing looks terrific. I think it is so sweet that your son saves the cards.

    Chris.Pickul@hotmail.com
    http://pickulblog.blogspot.com/

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  45. Great banner and card! I Love the fact that your son wanted to give you his input too!
    follower:)

    ~Kim
    http://crazyaboutscrapin.blogspot.com
    kfordyce6638 at gmail dot com

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  46. Hi! Great idea on the Batman theme. My grandchildren live far away and I find a banner works great as a card and something to hang up at their party to remind them of me when I can't be there!

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  47. This is an adorable banner! I just love that diamond plate folder and use it all the time for masculine projects. TFS!

    Anne
    lucyblueeyz at yahoo dot com
    anniebeescraftroom.blogspot.com

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  48. Great banner! I have been wanting that diamond plate for awhile now!

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  49. Love the banner and your card! TFS and thanks for the chance to win

    cherylphillips AT comcast DOT net

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  50. love your banner and card. I am going to try my hand at my first banner at the end of the month. Thanks for sharing yours and for for the chance of winning.

    Jennifer H.

    scrapbooking.mommieof2 AT gmail DOT com

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  51. My grandson will go crazy when he sees this. Great banner for a special birthday. Thanks for sharing.

    janice.strange@windstream.net

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  52. Your banner is really nice! I may use that idea in the future. It was great being in the blog hop today. I am a new follower! Love the blog candy too!

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  53. Awesome banner and card! I love how your son was involved!! He is going to love his birthday I'm sure...

    TFS!!

    Nicole T.
    niclax13@gmail.com

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  54. Real cute banner, love the choice for embossing. Thanks for a chance to win some candy.
    Jeannie
    jmsjws@centurytel.net

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  55. How cute! The banner turned out ah-mazing! What lil guy wouldnt love that? And the card....fantastic!!! TFS!!! :)

    ~Kimi

    kmbrlysue22 at yahoo dot com

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  56. Great card and banner, your son will be so excited. You did a awesome job.
    TFS!
    Cindy Lou
    endurapuppy at yahoo dot com

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  57. I love the banner and card! You did a great job! I just became a follower.
    nclights7@yahoo.com

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  58. Great banner an card...Thanks for chance to win some "candy".....thanks for sharing too !!

    AnnCarolW@aol.com

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  59. nice banner! thats awesome that you little boy likes your cards! my 18 month old girl also likes the LO i have made of her and wants to look at them every day!

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  60. Love your banner & card! I have a 4 mo old little boy so I'm looking forward to having some fun boy decorations :) TFS! and new follower here :)

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  61. Great banner, I don't have any wee ones around anymore but it would make a really cute party decoration for a grandbaby! I am a new follower. Looking forward to seeing more of your great creations! TFS
    Kathlee
    kathlee154atgmaildotcom
    http://kathleessnippitsncricuts.blogspot.com

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  62. Cute projects. TFS
    Debbie
    http://craftywizard.blogspot.com
    debbie_craine@hotmail.com

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  63. You did a fantastic job... and your son has great taste! I just showed the banner to my son & he says 'awesome'!

    Thanks so much for sharing!!!

    ~Ola
    okj83 at live dot com
    zloe.blogspot.com

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  64. What a great boy banner. Fantastic job. Thanks for sharing and the chancce to win. I am a follower. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com

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  65. Awesome Banner and Card, my son would love those, he is currently obessed with Batman. Thanks for the chance to win a Michael's card, but unfortunatly I don't have a Michael's close to me (5 HR drive) and they don't do online orders. :( Oh and I am already a follower. :)
    Hugs,
    Melissa D
    mkds312@hotmail.com
    www.sleeplesswonder.blogspot.com

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  66. Great Banner and Card! I bet he will have an awesome party!!!

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  67. I remember when my son was small, he loved Batman. Great card and banner. I love banners for all occasions and this one sure is cute.

    pennyspad at sbcglobal dot net

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  68. Oh my gosh this banner is perfect!!! :) Great job! :)

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  69. I have looked at this casrtridge with the idea of makeing all the party stuff for my 2 grandson's birthdays. I was just waiting till closer to July to make sure they would want this. They are brothers whose birthdays are 3 days apart and they are 6 and 4. Banners sre the thing right now and the invites are so cute.

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  70. My son will be 19 next month....love what you did for your sons 10th......hope I can do the same for mine....he'll remember his Batman days!!!!

    massey1982@aol.com

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  71. Your son is going to love his 10th birthday, great project. I looked further down your blog and I just loved everything, I really liked the Menu board, I only have 2 children and I know how it drives me crazy to hear that as soon as I walk in the door from work, I can just image how it is at your house, lol. Thanks for sharing.

    Marcy S.
    m.serrano@live.com
    http://marcyscreativecrafts.blogspot.com/

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  72. Love the banner!!! New follower!

    www.memorieswithjen.blogspot.com

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  73. awe such a cute banner calebwmartin@yahoo.com

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  74. I love the banner. My son would have loved that when he was younger. He was always into Batman, he still has his cape from a costume (he's in college now) I guess boys will be boys.
    mary3mom at yahoo dot com

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  75. Always such fun to drop by your blog to see what you've created. Great project!

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  76. I love the banner and card idea. I have to make a banner for my sons birthday party that is in april. I look forward to other crafty ideas you do. I will be a follower. Love your ideas. Thanks for sharing. Hopefully I'll be the lucky winner of your blog candy. Would be a first.

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  77. Awesome banner and card! I LOVE them both. I'm certain this makes him feel extra special. Hugs- Glora

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  78. The banner and card are both very cute. Thanks for sharing. I am loving this hop. I have become a follower. Your blog is wonderful.
    ScrappinAnn at gmail dot com
    www.annlenth.blogspot.com
    Please visit my blog to help me reach 150 followers

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  79. Your banner is amazing. Thanks for sharing and the chance to win.

    vwilson577 at yahoo.com
    http://scrapbookingcreationsbyvicki.blogspot.com/

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  80. awe Love it, what a cute idea any young boy would love this.
    Thank-You for sharing
    DebFoti~ http:/www.scrappingmamma.net
    ustoleit@comcast.net

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  81. You are MAD talented, I love this banner. What a GREAT idea. The mosiac on the card is amazing!!!! I am so glad I am on this blog hop for Jen's birthday

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  82. Love the banner, especially the embossing! And that card is great!
    craftyfulgardens.blogspot.com
    smile4jenn at hotmail dot com

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  83. Really cute banner and card. I became a follower.
    Thanks for sharing
    karen k 3 at ameritech dot net

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  84. Oh wow, my best friend in the world (for 32 years!) is also named Star! I will have to send her over to your blogsite because she too loves papercrafting. Nice work on the banner!!

    TYFS and for the oppty to win!

    Ellen ♥ CardMonkey
    www.cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com
    cardmonkey@comcast.net

    STOP BY MY BLOG TODAY to join in on another (different) birthday blog hop ... and also to learn the latest on what's up in the lawsuit case of ProvoCraft vs. Make-The-Cut.

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  85. That turned out GREAT! I have 3 boys and need to get that cart.
    TFS
    Theresa
    tmdettloff@gmail.com

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  86. Great Banner and I am Sure that your son is going to have a great party!!!

    http://ibecircled.blogspot.com
    ilovetonkinese2 at hotmail dot com
    Rexann

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  87. Wow! Your banner came out great. I hope your son's party is a big hit.

    Georgiana

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  88. Wow what a wonderful project. Sure he'll have a great party.

    Leah
    http://www.leahscarddesigns.com

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  89. Awesome job on the banner and card! The embossing really makes a difference and I think it's great that your son chose what he wanted used!
    Su sucor_2 at hotmail.com

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  90. You gave me inspiration to try a banner for my son's birthday this year. Love the embossing.

    Brenda
    bkdkantz@windstream.net

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  91. Very cute! I'm sure your son will be very happy :)

    dmcarlisle09atgmaildotcom

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  92. Great banner and card. I know that your son had to love it. Thank you for sharing.

    Marianne S.
    sthquilter at gmail dot com
    www.paperorfabric.blogspot.com

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  93. Very cute banner! And love Michael's!!!!! :D

    sweetheartcopper at msn dot come

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  94. Oh my stars what an awesome banner. Love it!!!
    I'm a follower.
    Thanks for the chance to win.
    annadowdy at gmail dot com

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  95. What an awesome project!!!!
    lauraleed48@livedotca

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  96. you did a great job with the banner and card! I'm sure your son will love it!! Just read that you have seven children... wow... you must stay really busy!! Thanks for sharing your projects with us!

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  97. The card and the banner are awesome Star!
    I just happen to have this cartridge and have not had a chance to use it yet.
    This gives me some great inspiration to get it out and use it!
    Happy Birthday to your son on the 23rd!
    My B-day is not long after...on the 27th.
    Thanks!
    Lisa H.
    lisastuf.blogspot.com
    lisastuf at gmail dot com

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  98. How perfect for a boy! So cute... suekimmet@gmail.com
    siskiyousue.blogspot.com

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  99. Love your Birthday banner.
    Kathy
    Katsews at gmail dotcom

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  100. Great banner and I am sure your son will love it! and I love your blog so yeah I became a follower! :) Thanks for sharing and can't wait to see what else you do!
    Kari
    purplefuzz06@yahoo.com

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  101. You are extremely clever!! What boy would not like this banner--awesome!
    craftylin1968 at aol.com

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  102. So cute! There's no boy out there that wouldn't love this :)
    cporter519 at yahoo dot com

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  103. Great card and banner! I'm sure he will love it!


    April
    nginerd at gmail dot com
    http://ajoy2scrap.blogspot.com

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  104. Fabulous job on your card…Thanks for doing this Blog Hop
    Rebecca Minor
    buzzybeedesigns(AT)yahoo(DOT)com
    http://buzzybeedesigns.blogspot.com

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  105. Great Banner and card, That would make any young boy happy. Thank so much for sharing. I am so glad I found some crafty blogs to follow.

    Hisprincessheather@yahoo.com

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  106. I love the banner and card!! Thanks for sharing.
    jodiloveselvis@yahoo.com

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  107. Super cool....love the banner. I already am a follower!
    lfuchs1 at wi. rr. com

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  108. This is really cool!
    I am already a follower of your blog
    TFS and a chance to win
    Bonnie
    http://ascrapabove.blogspot.com
    ascrapabove at aol dot com

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  109. This is the neatest banner I have seen. I am a huge Batman fan.
    TFS!
    http://theembellishedcard.blogspot.com

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  110. Way too cute! I love this banner:) And...I love those doors!

    Cricut Chick
    www.cricutchick.com
    cricut chick at rocketmail dot com

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