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Monday, January 19, 2009

Sweet Cherry Surprise

For today's project, I put together this fun cherry-inspired care package for my best friend. We've been best buds for 18 years, and even though we don't get to see each other often, we are still close. I thought she'd appreciate a cheerful surprise in her mailbox to ward off those winter blahs.

I used Kazan's sketch this week for my card.



I altered a mini-notebook (love to toss these in my purse to record everything from grocery lists to color combos), tied a ribbon around some Mary Englebreit post-its (from the $1 bins at Michael's), filled a baggie with cherry treats, and threw in a cherry pencil and cherry Chapstick (I never go anywhere without it).

Please take a moment to check out my One World-One Heart giveaway. Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps: Tart & Tangy (SU), Tiny Talk (SU), Clear Cupcakes (Hero Arts)
Paper: Real Red, Old Olive, Bashful Blue, PTI white, Summer Picnic dp (SU)
Ink: Real Red, Old Olive
Accessories: clear glaze pen (Sakura), circle punches, scalloped circle punch, spiral punch, chipboard (K & Co.), ribbon (Michael's & Hobby Lobby), brad (Making Memories), sanding block
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58 comments:

  1. MarjanJanuary 19, 2009 at 12:26 PM

    Love your card! It's so sweet....

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  2. Angie TiemanJanuary 19, 2009 at 12:27 PM

    What a fabulous gift set! Love all those sweet cherries, so pretty!

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  3. AUsome momJanuary 19, 2009 at 12:31 PM

    LOVE your card! What a sweet friend you are to send it. Love me some cherries. I need to check out your give away for sure!

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2009 at 12:32 PM

    Aww so cute! Tart & Tangy is so cute, one of my favorite sets. I used this DSP a LOT also.

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  5. HanneJanuary 19, 2009 at 12:59 PM

    Beautiful card! I really like the other things you made with the same backgroundpaper too!

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  6. lorettaJanuary 19, 2009 at 1:14 PM

    What a fun gift set, I love the inclusion of the chap stick, especially this time of year!

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  7. Dawn♥January 19, 2009 at 1:33 PM

    OMG I so love those products you used here. Lovely job well done with the sketch! :)

    Awesome gift set as well.

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2009 at 1:35 PM

    So cute! I know she will just love this! IT all matchs so well togeather! Looking at it makes me want something cherry :)
    You need to join the Cherry / Cupcake swap I am in-

    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=392261&goto=newpost

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  9. ChristyJanuary 19, 2009 at 2:14 PM

    I love the cherry set. You did awesome on it :)

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  10. GabbyJanuary 19, 2009 at 2:29 PM

    OH THAT IS CUTE!!! I'm LOVIN' all those cherries! Sweet!

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  11. UnknownJanuary 19, 2009 at 3:24 PM

    wow Ann this was certainly a neat surprise! How cool that you used the sketch and made up a whole care package for your friend - it is beautiful.
    Hugs
    Kazan

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  12. xiumaiyukiJanuary 19, 2009 at 4:53 PM

    Your friend will love that card, Ann! Very cute and sweet! I love your use of the DP!

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  13. MandyJanuary 19, 2009 at 4:57 PM

    This is wonderful! I am so sorry to see the DSP retired though. It is one of my favs.

    Check out my blog at this link. I left you a little something.
    http://messagesfrommandy.blogspot.com/2009/01/look-another-blog-award.html

    Thanks for all the wonderful ideas!
    - Mandy

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  14. BJanuary 19, 2009 at 5:20 PM

    Oh so fun! What a lovely gift set!

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  15. Kentucky Paper KreationsJanuary 19, 2009 at 5:24 PM

    Great projects and gift idea!

    Robin

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  16. Susan (peebsmama)January 19, 2009 at 5:25 PM

    What an adorable cherry themed gift. I'm sure receiving this will make your friend's day.

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  17. BLJ Graves StudioJanuary 19, 2009 at 6:10 PM

    So cute!!! What a great surprise for your friend.

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  18. Christine RileyJanuary 19, 2009 at 6:46 PM

    What an adorable gift set, I love it! :)
    Hugs, Christine :)

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  19. UnknownJanuary 19, 2009 at 8:31 PM

    Adorable. Thank you for sharing!!

    Jessica Lynn

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2009 at 8:49 PM

    Anne this is a fabulous set!! Love the papers. So cute. I've left you something on my blog!
    smiles,Deena

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2009 at 9:06 PM

    This looks spectacular!

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  22. ~amy~January 19, 2009 at 9:10 PM

    adorable gift set...right down to the cherry chapstick :)

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  23. SavitriJanuary 19, 2009 at 9:14 PM

    What a sweet card! Looks so pretty and bright!

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  24. trisha tooJanuary 19, 2009 at 9:14 PM

    Very cute! She's gonna love it!

    (I love my Sakura clear glaze pen!)

    :)

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  25. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2009 at 11:08 PM

    I'm sure your friend will just love this!! I know I would! Love it!

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  26. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2009 at 2:09 AM

    What a totally fun and adorable set! I'm sure your friend will be thrilled to receive such a wonderful surprise!

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  27. Hanneke van der LindeJanuary 20, 2009 at 5:19 AM

    This is beautiful!!

    xoxo

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  28. UnknownJanuary 20, 2009 at 6:04 AM

    ok, I ♥love♥ your care package, your friend is going to love it too!!
    I adore the cherries on your card, what a fabulous take on Kazan's sketch this week!!

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  29. ElenaJanuary 20, 2009 at 7:00 AM

    This project is so sweet! I love the gift set you created Ann!

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  30. debby4000January 20, 2009 at 7:42 AM

    gorgeous card and gift set, love it all.

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  31. Sara StrandJanuary 20, 2009 at 7:47 AM

    I really love the set- very creative, but very easy to alter for other themes. :)

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  32. JokeJanuary 20, 2009 at 8:33 AM

    Love all the cherry stuff. Great job!

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  33. tonersJanuary 20, 2009 at 8:36 AM

    This is beautiful!! Thank you for your kind words on my blog :) Your work is great! I'm bookmarking your blog so that I can come back and visit :)

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  34. LathariaJanuary 20, 2009 at 9:18 AM

    Oh, that is incredibly sweet! What a lucky friend! :D

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  35. Lea L.January 20, 2009 at 12:17 PM

    Loving all the adorable cherries! Great job with the sketch!

    ~Lea

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  36. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2009 at 3:27 PM

    What a great card... great take on the challenge... and all the other things are yummy!... HUGS...SK :)

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  37. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2009 at 3:58 PM

    What a cute collection. It sure is cheerful.

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  38. **Nancy**January 20, 2009 at 4:47 PM

    Great card!!! I love that set you altered, too!!! Too cute!!! Love the cherry theme!!

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  39. JoLynnJanuary 20, 2009 at 6:10 PM

    That is so cute. You're a good friend.

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  40. MaryJanuary 20, 2009 at 6:29 PM

    What a cute idea! That would be such a great Valentine gift!

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  41. TonyaJanuary 20, 2009 at 6:36 PM

    This is soooo totally cute! I love the cherries! Thanks for sharing!

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  42. Stamp and SmileJanuary 20, 2009 at 7:13 PM

    Just the cutest! I {{LOVE}} the goodies and the card ROCKS... :) I have a little something to share with you on my blog... Enjoy!!!

    Michelle :)

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  43. Pat (mspfd)January 20, 2009 at 7:25 PM

    Ann, what a wonderful way to chase away the winter blahs. Awesome gift for your friend!

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  44. Lyn SJanuary 20, 2009 at 10:42 PM

    What a great gift for your friend..you are so "sweet" Ann!

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  45. Cheryl WalkerJanuary 21, 2009 at 2:49 AM

    This is super cute!!!! Love the stamp you used!!!!
    That is very sweet of you to put this together for your friend, I bet you enjoyed doing that, I know I do when I make things for friends and family :)

    Have a wonderful day!!
    Hugs,
    Cheryl

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  46. AnnJanuary 21, 2009 at 9:01 AM

    Wow, this is too cute.

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  47. PeetJanuary 21, 2009 at 11:31 AM

    Wow, Love this, Ann!!! so very beautiful!!!

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  48. JingleJanuary 21, 2009 at 11:31 AM

    I love this!!! So stinking adorable!

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  49. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2009 at 1:55 PM

    What a really cute set!! This is just so so adorable!! :) TFS!!!

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  50. N2ScrapN4FunJanuary 21, 2009 at 7:22 PM

    This is so cute! Love the set!

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  51. cnelsonJanuary 21, 2009 at 9:20 PM

    such a wonderful set! love it!

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  52. DeannaJanuary 21, 2009 at 10:18 PM

    So cute! Love the cherries!

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  53. ShirleyJanuary 21, 2009 at 11:30 PM

    Your gift is wonderful!

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  54. KatieJanuary 24, 2009 at 11:04 AM

    Oh my goodness...this is the cutest gift set!! Your BFF will love it :)

    Hugs,
    Katie

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  55. KerryJanuary 24, 2009 at 12:55 PM

    What an adorable gift set! Love all the cherries!

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  56. KathiJanuary 25, 2009 at 1:32 PM

    What a great set!

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  57. Virginia KillmoreJanuary 25, 2009 at 5:19 PM

    That is sooo Cute!

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  58. CandyJanuary 30, 2009 at 9:08 PM

    Love it!! Check out my blog........Nestabilities!!!
    Please put my name in the hat!!

    Candy
    http://candy-momentsintime.blogspot.com/

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