Come And Join Me In My Creativity Zone

Come and join me in my Creativity Zone where you can enjoy fun and challenging card design ideas that will inspire you to learn new techniques to maximize the use of your craft tools, most especially the Silhouette Cameo machine along with the Silhouette Studio Designer software, and truly enjoy your crafting to the fullest.

All my files are shared for free, ONLY with my blog followers. The files are in Silhouette Studio format. They are for PERSONAL use only and must not be redistributed. You can share by directing people to the link of the project/post on my blog. Thank you for your compliance.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Fish Bowl Birthday Easel Card

I created this card for the birthday of my goddaughter, Ranee. I'm very late in giving her this card due to my eye surgery last month which coincided on the exact day of her birthday, February 19. She is a Pisces like me and she collects everything in the shape of a fish which was my inspiration for this card. I can already see how thrilled she will be when she sees her fish bowl birthday card.

All the fish in the card, including the octopus are print and cut. I fell in love with the cute pink octopus the minute I saw it. I happened to have a set of tiny seashell, star fish and sand dollar embellishments which were of great use for this project. I created the green plant where the blue fish is glued and the vine is a Silhouette design (Decorative Leaf Cluster by Samantha Walker) which I've used several times in other projects. The 'wavy water' is made out of vellum which I embossed with the Ocean plate from the Fiskars Texture Plates II. I created the brown stand for the bowl and I embossed it with the Sizzix Woodgrain embossing folder from the Tim Holtz Bricked and Woodgrain set. I was so excited in coming up with the acetate material (transparency film) as it truly replicates the glass fish bowl effect. I hope that the photos were able to capture the 3D effect of the fish bowl - homemade 3D tape.

The frame for the birthday sentiment is a fish shape and I used my favorite McGill embossing stylus for the fish scale effect which I also used in embossing the plants in the fish bowl. I keep different sizes of eyes which are very handy for animal paper crafts and the smallest size fits the fish perfectly. If you don't have these eyes, you can simply create a white circle with a smaller black circle.

Everything on this card, except for the Leaf Cluster, is included in the free file. I only share my free files with my blog followers. You can become a follower by clicking on 'Join This Site' If you are already a follower, please post a comment to request for the file and PLEASE DO NOT FORGET to indicate your e-mail address on your comment. I always get requests with no e-mail address.

Happy crafting!

Ligaya

















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100 comments:

  1. DanaMarch 20, 2013 at 6:04 PM

    I would love to have this file.
    dsmith1036@gmail.com

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  2. AnonymousMarch 20, 2013 at 6:39 PM

    I'd love this cute file too: susanmiller_29803@yahoo.com

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  3. AnonymousMarch 20, 2013 at 7:44 PM

    I love it! So adorable!!
    Sue Busch

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  4. Rachel VassMarch 20, 2013 at 7:47 PM

    I love this! Can't wait to have a go myself, thanks so much
    rachelvass1982@gmail.com

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  5. AnonymousMarch 20, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    I am glad you are back to creating. Please send me this file. I have left comments on the last couple of project but never received the files.
    bethnewlin66@aol.com
    Warmly,
    Beth

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  6. Classic Creations by ShawnMarch 20, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    I would love to receive this file. I too have left comments on the last couple of projects and never received the files. However, I'm pleased to see that your eye surgery went well and you've recovered nicely.
    Shawn.box@bridgeband.com
    Happy Spring Day!
    Shawn

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  7. Laney56March 20, 2013 at 9:19 PM

    Glad your eye surgery is over and you are back creating.
    Please may I have the files.
    Thank you efrewin582@btinternet.com

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  8. AnonymousMarch 20, 2013 at 9:27 PM

    My Son in law would love this! May I please have the file.
    tazclan6@comcast.net

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  9. UnknownMarch 20, 2013 at 9:32 PM

    That is so cute .. may I have the file too please ?
    contact@neoki.fr
    thank you !

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  10. TamMarch 20, 2013 at 9:40 PM

    It is so good to have you back to crafting. I have missed you and am glad your surgery is over and all is well. I love the card and I am not five but I can see how it would brighten anyone's day. Plez send the file to upnseams at gmail dot com. TY so much for sharing and being so good at what you do.

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  11. Lynn C. (wordperfectqueen@yahoo.com)March 20, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    What a fun and neat card. I would love to have the file please. You are always so creative and generous. Thanks so much for sharing.

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  12. Regina TupáMarch 20, 2013 at 10:10 PM

    Gostaria muito de receber este cartão maravilhoso.
    email: reginatupa@bol.combr

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  13. TracieMarch 20, 2013 at 10:22 PM

    what a cute card would love a file sent. momwyckoff@gmail.com thanks

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  14. MyrnaMarch 20, 2013 at 10:29 PM

    What a fabulous card. Yes please I would love this file.
    I have been a follower for awhile and have requested other files but have not received them.
    Glad your eye surgery went well.
    myrnacochrane@gmail.com
    Myrna

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  15. juliefesMarch 20, 2013 at 10:29 PM

    Love the file! Please send to julieflanagan1@juno.com
    Thanks!

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  16. AnonymousMarch 20, 2013 at 10:36 PM

    Love this card!! Makes me smile to see it. Would love to have the files. Please send to rosetreasures@yahoo.com

    Thanks a lot!
    Rose

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  17. Missy OwenMarch 20, 2013 at 10:46 PM

    I would also love this file! I have never seen a card like this one and I love it! Thanks!

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  18. Fred HeffnerMarch 20, 2013 at 10:48 PM

    I would love a copy of this file please.
    fredheffner@verizon.net

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  19. AnonymousMarch 20, 2013 at 10:51 PM

    love this card, please send a copy to
    cinbkr@aol.com

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  20. AnonymousMarch 20, 2013 at 10:55 PM

    Another cute, clever file as always! Thank you so much for sharing.
    Sharon
    jstheboss@cox.net

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  21. grandmax2March 20, 2013 at 11:11 PM

    You are so creative. I would love to have this file please and thank you. grandmax2ns@gmail.com

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  22. LostnThoughtMarch 21, 2013 at 12:10 AM

    Very cute! I would love to try it too, could you please send the file?
    lostntht AT gmail DOT com (to prevent spam!)

    Thank you!
    Lisa J

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  23. AnonymousMarch 21, 2013 at 12:31 AM

    Gayle: I had such fun making your butterfly easel card and think I will have as much fun making this for my grandson's birthday next month. I would love to have the file with many thanks. I love your creative ideas!
    marilee@telus.net

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  24. AnonymousMarch 21, 2013 at 12:41 AM

    Love your fish bowl, can you sent my the design please,roos27@bbhmail.nl

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  25. cema1cemaMarch 21, 2013 at 12:46 AM

    Hi! I love this! I am a follower and would love the file! Thanks!! Christina C. ccapps35@gmail.com

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  26. mardaMarch 21, 2013 at 1:02 AM

    I would love to have this file, it is so durn cute!

    Thank you,

    mardafrie@aol.com

    marda

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  27. AnonymousMarch 21, 2013 at 2:11 AM

    Wishing you a quick recovery from your eye surgery.
    Awesome card,please send me the file.thank you so much for your generosity.

    mary.gillinder@sky.com

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  28. NaomiMarch 21, 2013 at 2:17 AM

    If you could please send I would be delighted, my email is nhmahon@eircom.net

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  29. pam_caMarch 21, 2013 at 2:57 AM

    This is just the cutest card!! Would love to have the file.
    Thanks!
    quillpm@yahoo.com

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  30. loceanjoMarch 21, 2013 at 4:43 AM

    I would love to have the file for this cute card! my email address is loismjohn at yahoo.ca.
    Tna ks so much for sharing.

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  31. AnonymousMarch 21, 2013 at 4:51 AM

    Fantastic Card again. I would love the file.
    Also I left a message on the Christmas Wreath one and never received the file.
    Thanks so much for all you wonderful work.
    kaz@designsinstitches.com

    Thanks
    Kaz

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  32. llurgyMarch 21, 2013 at 4:54 AM

    What a brilliant idea, very creative and such fun, would love this file.

    llurgy@gmail.com

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  33. AnonymousMarch 21, 2013 at 5:15 AM

    Oops...I am one that forgot my email address when I commented....sorry....I would really, love the file.
    suebusch@charter.net Absolutely love the card!

    Sue Busch

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  34. Ranee JoshiMarch 21, 2013 at 6:26 AM

    Ang dami na pong requests! <3

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  35. VickiMarch 21, 2013 at 6:45 AM

    Gayle, you've done it again! Please send the file to me at: SongbirdVB@aol.com

    I haven't done any papercrafting lately, but you are inspiring me!

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  36. MoniMarch 21, 2013 at 6:49 AM

    Love it, will you share it with me? msotoh_cr@yahoo.com

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  37. UnknownMarch 21, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    I would love this, thanks. AbigailClaireBrady@gmail.com

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  38. AnonymousMarch 21, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    Wow....lovely idea.
    Would you please sent the file to me at mickeymimihk@yahoo.com

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  39. PattiMarch 21, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    I would love this file! This is so cute! patticann@yahoo.com

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  40. MickiMarch 21, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    What a nice file. May I have it please. micki542@yahoo.com

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  41. Jun Bug HouseMarch 21, 2013 at 6:50 PM

    SOoooooooooooooo cute!!!!!!!!!!!
    Thank you for the offer.
    I would love to try the file.
    Don't know if in my "minds eye" I can make it look as great, but would love to try.
    Thanks so much, great job.
    **U**
    Nance
    nworley@cox.net

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  42. AnonymousMarch 21, 2013 at 7:38 PM

    Thanks so much for sharing this precious card. Can't wait to try it
    Joan
    bears4two@cfl.rr.com

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  43. UnknownMarch 21, 2013 at 8:30 PM

    This is a wonderful card! I would love the file, thanks for offering it.

    puffinliz at yahoo dot com

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  44. amcackerMarch 21, 2013 at 9:30 PM

    This is absolutely adorable! Thank you!

    Anne

    amcacker@yahoo.com

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  45. JenniferMarch 21, 2013 at 9:35 PM

    Oh, Gayle!

    What a "fintastic" card!!! :) I love all of the details! Your goddaughter is going to LOVE it!

    I would really appreciate your sharing the file! It's so generous of you! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

    Crafty hugs,

    Jennifer
    partridgelu at yahoo dot com

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  46. AnonymousMarch 21, 2013 at 10:07 PM

    Would love this file it's soo cute!! ladpurdu@yahoo.com

    Thanks!!

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  47. AnonymousMarch 21, 2013 at 11:09 PM

    I would love to have this file. So clever.
    thank you for sharing.
    Rayleen
    radatu@msn.com

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  48. JeanetteMarch 21, 2013 at 11:48 PM

    What a piece of creativity! Congratulations on a wonderful card idea. Yes, I would love to have this file. Thank you scrapbookernana@aol.com

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  49. knittinjeanMarch 22, 2013 at 3:26 AM

    Very creative and so cute! Yes please, I would like to have it. Thank you for sharing your file!
    Myra
    knittinjean@thabeach.com

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  50. SarahMarch 22, 2013 at 4:34 AM

    So cute!!

    Would love to have the file. shfrazier@gmail.com

    I can't find the follow button...guess I am blind.

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  51. nanapuddinMarch 22, 2013 at 12:04 PM

    OMG! That is jaw-dropping cute! I would love this file! thanks for sharing! and inspiring!!
    latergatorchris at gmail dot com

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  52. zeljko vrkljanMarch 22, 2013 at 11:06 PM

    Thanks so much for sharing this nice card. Can't wait to try it.

    Zeljko

    handmadeinzagreb@gmail.com

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  53. SandraMarch 23, 2013 at 12:08 AM

    I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THE DARLING FISHBOWL CARD. THANK YOU RABBIT@SEQUIMBAY.NET

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  54. chick1852March 23, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    How adorable! Love to have this file. Thanks bunches!!
    chick1852 at gmail dot com

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  55. vivien.potter1March 23, 2013 at 6:06 PM

    Wow! Would love to have this file. Thank you so much.
    vivien.potter1@btinternet.com

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  56. AnonymousMarch 24, 2013 at 4:37 AM

    I would love to have this file.
    stubban@get2net.dk

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  57. eej713March 24, 2013 at 10:37 PM

    Cute card, I'd love to have the file.

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  58. karenMarch 26, 2013 at 1:33 AM

    Gayle,
    OUtstanding card, as always. May I have the file too please?

    My thanks to you for sharing your talent and your time. You are an inspiration.

    Karen kbrig@ptd.net

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  59. kendellMarch 27, 2013 at 11:14 PM

    WOW! This card is awesome. I would love to have the file please. Thanks for sharing your work it is really appreciated. Kindest regards

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  60. jennyplace2March 27, 2013 at 11:17 PM

    Hope you are feeling better after your eye surgery, I must say you have made another master piece. Could I please get a copy of the SVG. I am a follower already. Happy Easter to you and your Family.
    jennyplace26@gmail.com

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  61. crafty queenMarch 29, 2013 at 8:22 AM

    This card is adorable and I am so glad I found your site. When you have time...I would love to have this file please. Thanks in advance. gdobberteen@yahoo.com
    I am a new follower and happy to be one

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  62. VivMarch 29, 2013 at 10:22 PM

    This is so gorgeous,I love it :) Viv xx

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  63. HappyscrapinMarch 30, 2013 at 1:45 PM

    I would love this file! Such a cute card, can't wait to try it myself.

    plese.cathy@yahoo.com

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  64. KarenMarch 30, 2013 at 8:10 PM

    So cute!!! I would love the file, as well! Thank you so much!
    rkbmadden@hotmail.com

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  65. AnonymousMarch 30, 2013 at 10:33 PM

    Fabulous card, so much detail and just gorgeous. I would love the file please our grandson would love this card also.

    Many thanks, tiredlady47@yahoo.com

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  66. SueMarch 31, 2013 at 6:23 AM

    I would like this file too, Thanks so much!
    sweetsue777@gmail.com

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  67. lighthouseApril 1, 2013 at 7:31 PM

    Gayle,
    Another wonderful card. It's so cute.
    May I have the cut file? bedard01240@gmail.com

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  68. mary45April 3, 2013 at 12:34 AM

    Hi Thank you for letting me see the card.I have now joined your site as a follower.
    The card is amazing!I don't think i could ever do something so complex .But its really really cute.
    Thank you so much Mary Kendrick

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  69. Dana JohnsonMay 7, 2013 at 2:07 AM

    Adorable card and I would love a copy please. Also I would love a copy of the ornate heart frame and base of the easel card.
    Thanks
    Dana

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  70. Dana JohnsonMay 7, 2013 at 10:49 PM

    Hi your cards are awesome! I would love this file Fish Bowl Birthday Easel Card amd your heart shaped easel wedding card. Thanks so much!
    danajohnson1218@comcast.net

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  71. angela hodges abodeMay 10, 2013 at 10:33 PM

    This is so creative! I'm your newest follower. You can find me decorating, painting and baking on HickoryTrail

    Angela

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  72. NeeriaMay 21, 2013 at 6:06 PM

    so cute and looks fun to do. would love to have this file too, ate gayle! thanks so much po!

    neeria_rivera19@yahoo.com

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  73. AnonymousMay 23, 2013 at 8:12 PM

    Hi, your Fish bowl birthday card is just wonderful, a real work of art! May I have the files please?
    Thank you.
    Inga-Marita
    imthoden@kolumbus.fi

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  74. AnonymousJune 24, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    Oh my....I'm in love with your creations and I've only seen 2 so far....I can't wait to look at all of your site....As you may of guessed I just started following....May I pleas have a copy of your fish bowl card?
    So much appreciated!
    Karen
    kapierce60@yahoo.com

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  75. AnonymousJune 26, 2013 at 2:42 AM

    I am loving your site....I'm hoping that you will be kind enough to send me a copy of the files for your Fish Bowl Birthday card...
    Thanks in advance,
    Karen (KAP)
    kapierce60@yahoo.com

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  76. nativetexangirlJune 26, 2013 at 8:20 PM

    That is such an adorable card. I would love a copy. Thank you. Donna
    englishd at swbell dot net

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  77. cleanteaJune 30, 2013 at 3:23 AM

    hi Ligaya, this is a lovely card. I would like the file if its still available.thank you.
    my email address is--sharron.bushy@gmail.com

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  78. kimJuly 5, 2013 at 8:43 PM

    I am new to your site and am loving all of your creations. I would love this file if it is still available. Thank you so much

    Kim Colson
    k1i2m3@cox.net

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  79. peggyJuly 6, 2013 at 12:41 AM

    love this .it is so cut I WOULD LOVE IT

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  80. Jun Bug HouseJuly 6, 2013 at 11:15 PM

    Oh man............
    You work is stunning..............
    I can't imagine what it looks like in person.
    nworley@cox.net
    Thanks for the offer.
    **U**
    Nance

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  81. Creations by PattiJuly 7, 2013 at 1:20 AM

    wow - just happen to see this fishbowl files - so glad I signed up to be a follower...........would you please send to me @pattislee@aol.com. Thanks so much.

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  82. weenAugust 8, 2013 at 1:26 AM

    Oh my gosh...I am new to your site and so happy to have discovered your beautiful cards. My grandaughter would love this file.

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  83. Ruthie LopezAugust 16, 2013 at 6:25 AM

    I'm new to your site too!! I'm glad I found it!!! I'm planning to do an under the sea-finding nemo baby shower to my step-daughter and this would be a great invitation for her baby shower!!
    Thank you so much!
    i.love.crafts.ruthie@gmail.com

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  84. Karen (KAP)August 22, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    I love your Fish Bowl Birthday Easel Card....beautiful...Could I please have a copy of it...Thank you so much for sharing your talent!
    Karen(KAP)
    kapierce60@yahoo.com

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  85. Luzia IsharaSeptember 28, 2013 at 12:45 AM

    lindo!
    gostaria de ter o arquivo, obrigado por compartilhar
    luziaishara@gmail.com

    beijos

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  86. kiliSeptember 28, 2013 at 8:28 PM

    it is a very wonderful card ! l love it very much !
    thanks for the file
    christine (kili)

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  87. victorychelSeptember 30, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    My daughter would love this please send this file msims6@hotmail.com

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  88. elineOctober 3, 2013 at 6:27 PM

    what a sweet card!! hope you will send the file. i'm new on the machine so i have to try everything.
    greetings eline herbes
    ewherbes@gmail.com

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  89. Sandra W.October 7, 2013 at 7:04 PM

    What an great idea!!! can you sent me the files, please?? Thank you!
    s.westerik@kpnmail.nl

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  90. AllthemaddensDecember 11, 2013 at 4:28 PM

    I would love your fishbowl file! Would you mind sending it to me? noellemadden@sbcglobal.net
    thank you!

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  91. UnknownDecember 12, 2013 at 2:31 PM

    ang cute! pasend din ng file sis. thank you!
    mel_laeda@yahoo.com

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  92. AnonymousDecember 17, 2013 at 1:51 AM

    très joli j aimerai votre fichier
    merci
    michelmyriam@live.fr

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  93. AnonymousDecember 31, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    The fish bowl card is very creative, I'd love to try it. Please send the template to richguardian@hotmail.com. Thanks very much.

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  94. UnknownJanuary 3, 2014 at 7:28 PM

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  95. UnknownMarch 8, 2014 at 10:17 PM

    Love the fish tank card - I would love the files please - thanks!
    Patty M
    patricia.mckernan@att.net

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  96. UnknownSeptember 29, 2014 at 6:08 AM

    Awesome card!! Would you please send the file to me also? My e-mail address is tomlinson6651@gmail.com. Thank you!! Debbie

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  97. judySeptember 26, 2015 at 7:34 PM

    please share this amazing template northstreetfarm@talktalk.net

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  98. UnknownDecember 9, 2015 at 5:36 PM

    oh i just love this can you please share to sike0726@gmail.com? thank you so much!

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  99. UnknownFebruary 8, 2016 at 2:36 PM

    So cute and creative! TFS
    tom.mutter@gmail.com

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  100. UnknownFebruary 19, 2016 at 1:14 PM

    My email address is lannyanderson@yahoo.com . Thanks!

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