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4.01.2012

My Thoughts Exactly April Release Blog Hop

Today is release day for My Thoughts Exactly!  There are 4 sets this month, and I'll be sharing Mini Thoughts and More Big Thoughts.

I just adore these mix and match sentiments:

So many options for so many occasions!  

My card uses an interesting household item (hello, Cath, of the Moxie Fab World!)...can you guess what it is?

.....Popsicle sticks!!  These ones are actually a bit wide- something between a standard popsicle stick and a tongue depressor.  I just cut off the rounded ends and arranged them like wood planks.  They are nice and lightweight and not too thick, so I think this card will mail just fine!



Next up is a set called Mini Thoughts:

Their small size is just perfect for a tag!

I applied washi tape onto a tag in a concentric hexagon pattern.  It was tricky to get them just right, but I like the result.  I love the sentiments in this mini set too...it has a complementary "big" set- the same words, just larger.  This tag is headed for the Craftoholics Anonymous washi tape party!

Below are the link to purchase the stamp sets individually, or to get a bundle
Big Thoughts $15
More Big Thoughts $15
Mini Thoughts $10
More Mini Thoughts $10
Big Thought Bundle (Big Thoughts + More Big Thoughts) $25 - Saves $5, 16% off
Mini Thought Bundle (Mini Thoughts + More Mini Thoughts) $17 - Saves $3, 15% off 
April Release Bundle (All 4 sets)  $40 - Saves $10, 20% off


--Giveaway--
Here are the ladies participating in the release hop.  You have to comment to win!
Alyssa
Ashley
Bee
Belinda
Benedicte
Jennifer --- you made it here! yay!
Jessica --- go here next
Kendra
Lenae 
Tracy 
Becki (Guest Designer)

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37 comments:

  1. TracyApril 1, 2012 at 6:26 AM

    That is ......AWESOME... loooove your popsicle sticks!!!
    I am drooooooling ,lol.
    Might want to give this a go if thats ok Jennifer.
    Happy hip hop day.
    Hugs
    xoxox

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  2. Flamenco92627/ JulietaApril 1, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    What a great idea with the popsicle sticks! Super cute! The tag is terrific.

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  3. LynnApril 1, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    So cool! I love the dimension the sticks create!

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  4. Brigit MannApril 1, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    What an awesome card and the tag is just so pretty, both stamps look great!!

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  5. UnknownApril 1, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    Oh my holy Popsicle sticks! Amazing!!

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  6. ~ Kendra ~April 1, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    Fun card and I just LOVE the tag!! Such pretty colors used to create it!

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  7. SugarGemApril 1, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    Very cute. Love the bamboo paper. Been a little obsession lately with the wood papers. Always like new ideas.

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  8. ~amy~April 1, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    you are a-mazing.

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  9. Bee's hiveApril 1, 2012 at 12:18 PM

    Ok so I have a floor I want to redo...have any plans for the summer? You Rock Jen, love the ingenious simplicity of your designs!

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  10. LauraJane:)April 1, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    POPOLICIOUS!

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  11. Bee's Zen GardenApril 1, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    I would never have guessed you used Popsicles!! o.O And I LOVE that washi tag, such a cool concept, but I believe you it must have been tricky to do just right! >.<

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  12. AnonymousApril 1, 2012 at 1:06 PM

    So creative. I love the popsicle stick card. And the tag is beautiful, i love the colors

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  13. judyApril 1, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    I love the card and tag! Such a
    clever and striking card using popsicle sticks!!

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  14. KasiApril 1, 2012 at 1:11 PM

    Awesome awesome awesome!! Popsicle sticks on a card? Wow!

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  15. Sue McRaeApril 1, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    Such a clever way to use popsicle sticks!

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  16. jessicaApril 1, 2012 at 4:46 PM

    What a FAB job on your card! Love the Popsicle sticks!!
    TFS
    Jessica
    chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com
    eschfamily@yahoo.com

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  17. CityGirl PlannersApril 1, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    Popsicle sticks?!?! How unbelievably creative! What didn't I think of that. Too cool, Jennifer.

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  18. Jen SummersApril 1, 2012 at 6:10 PM

    Lovin' your use of the popsicle sticks...it gives the card a more masculine look. Oh, the possibilities! And the stamps look great, too!

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  19. marg0006April 1, 2012 at 6:43 PM

    I love the card that looks like it has wood paneling. How cool is that.

    marg0006@verizon.net

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  20. CarolynApril 1, 2012 at 7:41 PM

    Great idea with the popsicle sticks, it adds texture and dimension. I must try this one myself.

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  21. Ashley NewellApril 1, 2012 at 7:51 PM

    These are amazing, Jen! I love both creations!

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  22. UnknownApril 1, 2012 at 9:26 PM

    What an interesting card!

    onetwstdngel@hotmail.com

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  23. TheresaApril 1, 2012 at 10:53 PM

    Jennifer, I LOVE the card with the popsicle sticks! What a clever idea!The colors on your tag are so beautiful!

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  24. RuthApril 1, 2012 at 11:56 PM

    oh the popsicle sticks thing is awesome!! i would have never guessed! did you just cut them with regular scissors? or special ones? they are such a clean cut...

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  25. Chari MossApril 2, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    This is too awesome! :) I have a bunch of stir sticks I saved from being discarded just for something like this.

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  26. elizabethApril 2, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    Beautiful projects. Love the tag.

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  27. SarahApril 2, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    Love the wood flooring look in the card! And the little heart is the perfect touch for the sentiment strip.

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  28. SherriApril 2, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    that is way cool

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  29. ChelseaApril 3, 2012 at 6:26 AM

    Genius! I love how you used the popsicle sticks

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  30. UnknownApril 3, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    Gosh I just LOVE My Thoughts Exactly! I'm so glad Alyssa made a set of everyday sentiments!

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  31. mtscrapgalApril 3, 2012 at 4:43 PM

    Came to you from the Lily Pad blog hop but scrolled down to see more of you. The popsicle stick card is so clever. The sentiment stamps are terrific. The company is a new one to me. Thanks for a chance to win stamps.Love your style, Jennifer.

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  32. Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking EditorApril 3, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    Hey Jen1 Thanks for linking this up to the Household Items Challenge in the Moxie Fab World! I'm so glad you joined in on all the fun! :)

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  33. MarianneApril 4, 2012 at 6:14 AM

    Popsicle sticks! What a creative idea :) The sentiments look great too :)

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  34. Busy FaithApril 4, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    I really would love to win these

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  35. scrappydappydoodlerApril 6, 2012 at 10:17 PM

    lovin' the washi tape tag. I need to find me some. Thanks for sharing. scrappydappydoodler at yahoo dot com

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  36. arlsmom aka LyndaApril 7, 2012 at 12:26 AM

    Awesome projects!!!

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  37. Ginger@gingersnapcrafts.comMay 14, 2012 at 3:28 PM

    Featuring YOU today in my washi tape round-up. Great job!

    Ginger @ gingersnapcrafts.com

    http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/2012/05/where-do-i-buy-my-washi-tape-washi-tape.html

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