Monday, July 30, 2012

You're Bee-utiful & TPR Giveaway!!!!

Happy Monday!  Today I have created a fun card to give someone special in my life.  She is the sweetest grandma ever, so, I made a card for her to show my appreciation! 









To make this card, I used Lori Whitlock's Flip Swing Bracket Card SVG (link HERE).  Isn't this a super fun SVG to play with!  I made my BEE-utiful (bee themed) card with these other fun materials:

Cardstock & Patterned Paper by Stampin' Up!
Yellow Cardstock by Baazzil Basics
Sentiment stamps by My Thoughts Exactly
Bee embellishments by Recollections
Border die by Papertrey Ink
Star background stamp by Unity Stamp Co.
Ink by Stampin' Up!

Now for the FUN!!!!  It is GIVEAWAY time at The Paper Retreat!  To celebrate my new name and updated blog, I am giving away a pile of embellishments from my craft stash!!!  Yippee Yippee Joy Joy!!!!  I have used many of these embellishments in my projects and know you would love to get your hands on these too!  There are embellishments from Prima (package of 6 flowers), Creative Charms, Autumn Leaves, Maya Road, My Minds Eye (package of Everyday Fun embellishments), just to name a few!  I even included one of the bees I used for my card above!

UPDATE!!!!  How would you like to win more goodies????  If more than 50 people enter this giveaway, I will be sweetening the pot with a My Mind's Eye 6x6 paper pack.  If more than 100 people enter the giveaway, I will be adding 3 ink pads and a 12x12 patterned paper pad from Stampin' Up!.


To enter the Giveaway, please like my new Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/ThePaperRetreat and leave a comment on this post!  That's it, really easy!!!!  If you want to earn an EXTRA CHANCE, spread the word about my giveaway on your blog and/or Facebook page (and make sure to mention it in your comment)!  The giveaway will end on August 11th at Midnight CST!  Good Luck!

I am entering my card into the "A Flair for the Electric" blog party at Paper Issues.  They have an awesome giveaway too!  Check it out HERE.
Mel
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43 comments:

  1. RobinJuly 30, 2012 at 7:30 PM

    I love the card! Just fantastic:) I liked you on facebook and shared it on my wall.
    (:(:Smiles:):)

    Robin

    thecricutscrapper at yahoo dot com

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  2. Lisa's Creative NicheJuly 30, 2012 at 7:54 PM

    Love this card! Happy to be a new fan on fb, my name over there is Lisa Bankes-Lahiff, thanks so much!
    Lisa

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  3. Kate VickersJuly 30, 2012 at 9:43 PM

    Great card!

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  4. VickiJuly 30, 2012 at 10:37 PM

    I "liked" you on facebook. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  5. ArdillaJuly 30, 2012 at 11:22 PM

    Hello, Mel!
    I think your grandma will be very happy with her cards, it´s awesome!
    I just liked your page at FB, shared it there too: http://www.facebook.com/artesanias.ardilla/posts/242104385911154
    Thank you for the chance!

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  6. Bee's hiveJuly 31, 2012 at 12:40 AM

    OMG! I think this is MY card...you had to have made it for me:) It truly is Bee-Utiful!

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  7. Brigit MannJuly 31, 2012 at 3:17 PM

    I love this card Melanie, totally perfect!!

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  8. UnknownJuly 31, 2012 at 3:51 PM

    Your card is gorgeous!

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  9. Beth HillierJuly 31, 2012 at 4:01 PM

    Beeutiful Card Melanie!!!

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  10. Dawn WoolfJuly 31, 2012 at 4:58 PM

    This card is so sweet! Your grandma will love it!
    I liked you on FB and shared! Looking forward to see all your creativity!
    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  11. Sherrie K.July 31, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    Beautiful card Melanie:)
    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

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  12. Denise BryantJuly 31, 2012 at 8:14 PM

    Beautiful Card! I liked your new FB page too!
    DeniseB
    deniseb777ATgmialDOTcom

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  13. LisaJuly 31, 2012 at 8:52 PM

    What a gorgeous card, Melanie!! I love the design!! And wow, it's been way too long since I've visited. I love the new blog look and name!! I'm off to like your new FB page :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  14. Alyssa LeanneJuly 31, 2012 at 9:33 PM

    Beautiful card Melanie!! Perfect choice of sentiment ;) And what an awesome giveaway :D Congrats on the new name and look!
    Liked you on FB and shared about the giveaway :)

    <3 Alyssa
    alyssaleanne at mythoughtsexactly dot co

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  15. LauraLeeJuly 31, 2012 at 9:38 PM

    I liked your FB page! Congratulations on your new blog and I just love that card! Thanks for a chance to win!

    lauraleelien at yahoo

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  16. LauraLeeJuly 31, 2012 at 9:40 PM

    I shared on FB, twitter and google +1 https://twitter.com/Lauraleelien/status/230492776326901761

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  17. Paper CompulsionsAugust 1, 2012 at 2:37 AM

    Great card and those little bees are just adorable. Love the way you attached the right hand bee to the card and not just the lever section. It gives a little element of surprise.

    Jani
    papercompulsions dot blogspot dot com

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  18. Lisa NorrisAugust 1, 2012 at 5:26 AM

    Such a pretty card! I already follow you here and on facebook! Have an awesome day!

    Lisa
    lnorris21 at hotmail dot com

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  19. conesairAugust 7, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    ♥ the Paper Retreat Giveaway!!! Thanks for the opportunity!!

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  20. Amy EAugust 8, 2012 at 12:50 AM

    Love love love the bee card! I bet your Grandma adored it!

    I went over and "liked" you on Facebook, and of course I'm already a follower!

    amyis300 AT hotmail DOT com
    scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com

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  21. sskcraftshop @ Hooks, Needles and BrushesAugust 9, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    GorgeOus card..love it.

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  22. sskcraftshop @ Hooks, Needles and BrushesAugust 9, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    Shared on Fb page at sskcraftshop..

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  23. TeenaBugg38August 10, 2012 at 8:42 PM

    I'm a new follower and I just wanna say I am havin a ball browsing your blog....your cards are just amazing!!! Awesome giveaway as well....thank you so much for a chance to win....I was drooling over that bag of buttons of all things.....lol. Have a great weekend!

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  24. Chriss America RealAugust 11, 2012 at 1:36 PM

    I love your card! I sure would love to win these fun embellishments!

    Hugs,

    Chriss
    america57@comcast.net
    www.chrissandlou.blogspot.com

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  25. callyanncAugust 11, 2012 at 1:47 PM

    I love bees and this card is adorable! So cute! TFS CallyAnn(follow)
    FB follower and shared

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  26. Indy's DesignsAugust 11, 2012 at 1:48 PM

    BEEutiful card! Enjoy following your blog!

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  27. CathyAugust 11, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    Your card is BEE-utiful:) I am a new follower of your blog:)
    cathyplus5.blogspot.com

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  28. CathyAugust 11, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    I am a new fan on your facebook page:))
    thanks for the chance at the giveaway.
    cathyplus5.blogsapot.com

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  29. Rhonda MillerAugust 11, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    What a beautiful card.

    Thanks for a chance to win.

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  30. Rhonda MillerAugust 11, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    I shared on Facebook.

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  31. Dr Sonia S VAugust 11, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    gorgeous giveaway. Liked your facebook page
    your old follower
    Sonia
    cardsandschoolprojects.blogspot.com

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  32. teachdanzAugust 11, 2012 at 2:14 PM

    I liked your facebook page:-) thanks for the fun giveaway - I am a longtime follower, love your blog!!
    http://teachdanz.blogspot.com

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  33. MallikaAugust 11, 2012 at 3:39 PM

    i am aola.creation and I just liked ur fb page :)
    thanx for the offer

    i m already ur old follower .. i just saw this post flashing last 12 hrs to enter ..
    thankyou so much for informing ..
    my fingers are crossed about this giveaway
    :)
    well.. i will spread the word .. but i know I wun be doing much justice as only few hours are left .. so really sorry
    hugs
    mallika
    mallikakejriwal@gmail.com

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  34. MallikaAugust 11, 2012 at 3:44 PM

    I love the card which u have made .. i also have a digital file cutter .. its awesome to have so many possibilities with cutter
    i have just posted on my sidebar
    http://missnotsogoodwithwords.blogspot.in/
    hugs
    mallika

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  35. AngelaAugust 11, 2012 at 4:53 PM

    Absolutely love the Bee card, just gorgeous! Thanks for the opportunity to win such lovely embellishments!

    Hugs,
    Angela L.

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  36. VannessaAugust 11, 2012 at 5:32 PM

    Lovethe card! sO PRETTY:)

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  37. jessicaAugust 11, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    what a bee-utiful card Mel!!! love the swing...have yet to try one!!
    What a great new blog, name and design!! Awesome giveaway as well!!
    Thanks for the chance to win!!!

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  38. jessicaAugust 11, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    I will spread this on FB also :)
    Bring on the comments!!

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  39. NikkiAugust 11, 2012 at 8:57 PM

    That is just soo pretty :) hugs Nikki

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  40. JanetAugust 11, 2012 at 9:01 PM

    Lovely card I just, am a new fan of your FB page Looking forward to more inspiration from you!! Hugs Janet

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  41. BoniAugust 11, 2012 at 9:45 PM

    Wow how awesome is this .Love this card I wanna bee beautiful

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  42. paperfusionAugust 11, 2012 at 9:51 PM

    This is awesome! Little more than an hour to spare til this closes! Happy to have found you! And sharing also!

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  43. UnknownAugust 30, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    Love Your page.
    Thanks for the share.
    Cathy

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