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Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Birthday, good news and a giveaway! {CLOSED}

BIRTHDAY: It's my Mom's birthday! She's 73 today! ¡Feliz cumpleaños, Socorrito!

My Mom was only 18 in this picture

I little photoshoping to get my Dad in the picture.  I definately have her stare.

Paper, Cosmo Cricket "Everafter"; Bling, Darice; Flowers, Prima; Ribbon, Rusty Pickle; Bookplate, Making Memories.

GOOD NEWS:  Super excited to announce I am on the Roberts Design Team!  Yay!


GIVEAWAY:  Here's the 800 follower giveaway:



This giveaway is only open to my followers, please leave a comment and I will choose a winner on Thursday, August 4th.
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59 comments:

  1. TammyAugust 2, 2011 at 3:57 AM

    Your Mom is beautiful and you look just like her! Congrats on the design team!! I can't wait to see your creations!!

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  2. CRAZY4 CHRISTAugust 2, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    congrats on the 800 followers!! Your layout is so pretty!!
    Kristan
    sierrababy08 at hotmail dot com

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  3. Eva LaneyAugust 2, 2011 at 4:16 AM

    Lovely Page LO, Happy Birthday to your Mom. Congratulations on your new adventure on DT. Thanks for the chance for such a nice giveaway.
    Hugs ~ Eva :0)

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  4. gee.rAugust 2, 2011 at 4:20 AM

    I love following your blog and find so much inspiration there.many thanks.Gee x

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  5. LadybugCarrieAugust 2, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    Happy Birthday to your mom! :-) And congratulations on being on Roberts design team! How exciting!

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  6. Neha JainAugust 2, 2011 at 4:38 AM

    ohh wow...ur mom is so cute :)
    say her happy bday from my side :)
    god bless her

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  7. AnonymousAugust 2, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    Lovely picture of your parents! Great job! Tell Celeste her work is awesome! Congrats on being a new Roberts Design Team member!

    Lorette Cole

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  8. AnonymousAugust 2, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    Congratulations on your 800+ followers.... yOu are so super talented. Don't put me in the drawing for the candy... Your page is absoutley wonderful...

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  9. Jessica BuffaAugust 2, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    Wow, what a great LO. You did really good with the photoshop. It looks so natural. I agree, you look a lot like you mom.
    Feliz Cumpleanos Soccoro!
    :O)
    Jess

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  10. paperscissorsinkAugust 2, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    Congratulations, how very exciting! And Happy Birthday to your mom :)

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  11. Indy's DesignsAugust 2, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    Happy birthday to your beautiful mother! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  12. AprilAugust 2, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    Congrats girl!!! And Happy Birthday to your mom. :)
    - April

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  13. JudyAugust 2, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Happy Birthday, Mommy! Congrats on the DT! And awesome that you are over 800:-) It will be 1000 in no time!!

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  14. Creations by ShirlAugust 2, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Hi Jus~
    Happy birthday mom, mom is a such a pretty women.. A nice photo of both your parents.
    Congrats on the design team - great job, can't wait to see all those wonderful creations you will be sharing...
    Have a great day!
    Hugs my friend~

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  15. AnonymousAugust 2, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Oh Yolie -
    What a wonderful tribute to your mom!!
    hugs
    Deanne
    http://deannescreativejuice.blogspot.com

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  16. Flamenco92627/ JulietaAugust 2, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    What a cool picture! I love old pics like that. Happy bday to your Mama! Congrats on the DT!

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  17. jjocarlsonAugust 2, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Wow What a beautiful Mother! Congrats on the DT. and congrats on 800. Thank you for the chance to win this awesome giveaway! It is my Birthday on August 4th so hopefully you will pull my name cuz it would be a awesome Birthday Present. I look forward to seeing more of you creations for inspiration.

    Thanks Joyce
    jjocarlson@yahoo.com

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  18. AngieAugust 2, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    congratulations on the DT. You're so talented can't wait to see what you create. Happy birthday to your mommy yolie!! May god bless you both and give you both many many more years to enjoy each other. huggs

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  19. Audrey FrelxAugust 2, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Congratulations!!! And happy birthday to your mom!!! Wow, what a beautiful picture of her!!! Beauty just runs in the family, huh?!!!

    The layout is so pretty, a perfect backdrop for that beautiful picture!

    Great giveaway!

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  20. BeebeebabsAugust 2, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    Congrats and very nice layout and your Mom is beautiful thanks for sharing!!!

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  21. Amy EAugust 2, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Wow! You look JUST like your mom! That's so cool you could get your dad in the pic too!! Haha!!

    Congrats on your 800 followers!! That's huge! And congrats on the new DT too!!

    amyis300 AT hotmail DOT com
    scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com

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  22. Paper CompulsionsAugust 2, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Hope your mom has a happy birthday! Congrats on the DT. You deserve it:)
    Love the LO.

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  23. DonnaAugust 2, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    What a nice layout! Happy birthday to you mom and congrats on 800!

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  24. Cheryl GaffneyAugust 2, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Congrats on 800 followers... what a great achievement!! Happy bday to your mom! Thanks for the chance to win.

    Cheryl @ CardsbyCG.blogspot.com
    cardsbycg at hotmail dot com

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  25. Amy (aka Aimitup)August 2, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Happy Bday to your Mom - great layout and wonderful giveaway!Congrats on the DT appointment.

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  26. Connie GailAugust 2, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    What a beautiful picture and memory your scrapbook page must be for you. I like the soft colors as well as the use of flowers ~ very lovely! I hope that your dear Mom enjoys her birthday...:O)

    Congratulations on your acceptance into the DT! That is AWESOME! Also your give-away is wonderful and the handmade items are so special. Thanks for inviting me to visit today!

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  27. Her Craftiness (Lynne)August 2, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Happy Birthday to your Mom - that picture is absolutely beautiful!!!! Congrats on the DT also! Love the lay-outs! I've always been into card making and just getting into the layouts and yours are an inspiration!!!

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  28. AmandaAugust 2, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    congrats on reaching 800. :) Love the layout. you did a really great job with photoshop. :)
    amanda
    ahaynes43055 at yahoo dot com

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  29. MyCuriousCraftsAugust 2, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    Hi Yolie, Happy Birthday to your mom! Congrats to you...you create lovely projects. Always! ~Shen

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  30. ShersL84bedAugust 2, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Beautiful layout. Happy Birthday to mom.

    Smiles Sher
    ShersL84bed@aol.com

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  31. NormaAugust 2, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Congratulations Yolie on the DT and on you 800+ follower and many more to come!!!! WOW!! the layout is just beautiful!!! I'm sure your mom would love to have it framed up!! Beautiful
    Hugs

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  32. Melinda BeltranAugust 2, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    Oh Congratulations Yolie! How exciting for you you! They are getting an amazing crafter on their team! Blessings to you!


    Melin
    Cricut Blog: CookingWithCricut.com
    Online Store: PaperCraftingWorld.com

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  33. BlueCrayonsAugust 2, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    beautiful Lo happy birthday mom. thanks for the chance to win your giveaway.

    big congrats on the design team .

    rhelm@tampabay.rr.com
    http://craftingwithblue.blogspot.com

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  34. Walking on WaterAugust 2, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Happy Birthday to your mom...love the LO and the flowers are so pretty! :) Welcome to the Robert's gang...lol...can't wait to see what you do! :) TFS

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  35. LisaAugust 2, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Happy Birthday to your beautiful Mom! What a gorgeous layout! And congrats on your DT position! And congrats also on over 800 followers!! Thanks so much for a chance to win :)

    Lisa
    http://indymermaid.blogspot.com

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  36. scrappingmammaAugust 2, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Congratulation and Happy birthday to your MOM, what a beautie she is! :-)
    Scrappingmamma

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  37. VickiAugust 2, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Happy Birthday to your mom. Gorgeous layout. Congrats on reaching and passing 800 followers. Love your blog. Thanks for the chance to win.

    Vicki
    vwilson577 at yahoo.com

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  38. AnonymousAugust 2, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    Congrats to you on 800 followers and Happy Birthday to your Mom, you did a fantastic job in photoshop getting your dad in the photo.

    Hugs, Lori m
    Thank you for a chance to win the amazing blog candy.
    http://reflectionsfromgranny.blogspot.com

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  39. UnknownAugust 2, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Happy Birthday to you, Have a bless one mom. Girl you are doing so much. I am so glad that you hit 800 followers also.

    Thanks so much for the chance to win
    uniquemoniquecreating.com

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  40. AnonymousAugust 2, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Congrats on the 800 and the DT!! Im already a follower
    kacee
    youhadmeatscrap.blogspot.com

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  41. GabyCreates.comAugust 2, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    OMGoodness Yolie, you do look like your Mamá!! great LO and great job Photoshop -ing!!

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  42. SukieAugust 2, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Wow, congratulations on all of your followers, that is so inspiring to me as someone with a brand new blog! Hope you can stop by to check it out:
    http://scrappindhilly.blogspot.com/

    scrappindhilly at gmail dot com

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  43. CathyAugust 2, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Wow al kinds of good news, Happy Birthday to mom, congrats on the 800 followers and congrats on getting on Roberts design team!! Thanks too for a chance at an awesome giveaway!!
    mexicopetshop at hotmail dot com
    cathyplus5.blogspot.com

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  44. Zoey and the furballsAugust 2, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Wow, what a great layout. You have such beautiful parents.

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  45. abusybee - DoubleClick ConnectionsAugust 2, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    Congrats on your followers! Super lay-out! Already a Follower!
    abusybee24atcoxdotnet


    Carri~Abusybee
    www.doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com

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  46. EstherAugust 2, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Wonderful picture of your Mom and Dad! Beautiful layout!

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  47. BunnyfreakAugust 2, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    Love the photos of your Mom and Dad. Congrats on the DT.

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  48. TamboAugust 2, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    Nice tribute for your mom. My mom just turned 74! Congrats on the Robert's DT! that should be fun! tfs Tami
    Tambo's Creations

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  49. Scrappin' SistaAugust 2, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    Congratulations girlie! Love the tribute to your mother. TFS your creativity with us all.

    Christel
    http://onescrappinsista.blogspot.com

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  50. KarenladdAugust 2, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    Congrats on making the Roberts Design Team..what a wonderful opportunity! And happy birthday to your Mom! Love the layout!

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  51. carmooshAugust 2, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    Congrats on the 800+ followers.i'm a new follower :-)

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  52. RosaleeAugust 3, 2011 at 5:17 AM

    Happy birthday to you mom Yolie. I just became a new follower and would love to have a chance, someone is going to be really lucky.
    Hugs, Rosalee

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  53. Carolina Girl (Cely)August 3, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    The picture of your mom is beautiful. My mom's gone and I would love to have had some pics like this. My dad is gone too but I never found a pic of them together so to see your special pics and how you showcased your mom and dad is awesome.

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  54. Jenny AAugust 3, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Absolutely love the old photos! Beautiful work! Congrats on 800......and many more!!

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  55. scrappin2babygirlsAugust 3, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    great layout. Congrats on 800+ followers.. Im a follower.. thanks so much for the chance to win.
    -jamie
    babyblueangel_30@yahoo.com

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  56. AmandaAugust 3, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    New follower~love your blog & your beautiful projects! Happy Belated Birthday 2 your mommy! Thanks so much 4 the chance 2 win! Also, congrats on 800! prhmangel@gmail.com

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  57. Kathy SalidoAugust 4, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Yolie,
    Thanks for visiting my blog! Your blog design is just so cute!!! I love the birthday layout you did for your mom.
    Kathy
    http://3spoileddogs.blogspot.com/

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  58. UnknownAugust 5, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Beautiful project. Thanks for sharing.

    Blessings,
    Carol

    http://3kidcropshop.blogspot.com/

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  59. Debi TullierAugust 6, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    I am so happy that you too treasure so much your mother and father. Many people don't realize until to late or not at all. I believe that we should celebrate our families!
    Love you,
    Debi

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