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Sunday, March 16, 2008

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Top of the Mornin' to you! To all of my friends--Irish or not, I hope you enjoy the day and have a chance to eat some corned beef and drink something green...I'll be raising a glass to you all today!

I'd like to say a special hello to my friends over at Willow Traders. Remember how I told you all to check them out at the begging of the month? Well, TODAY is OUR day to celebrate the WT 3rd Anniversary Bash!!! Be sure to stop by and check out all the challenges--we'll be doing lots of fun things for sure...

So to kick it off, here is Challenge #1:


Special thanks to Janelle Richmond for creating this sketch--it is exactly what I wanted to start the day! A quick and easy layout using a larger picture as a focal point. What could be more simple than that? Upload your finished layout over at WT (or a link to the finished layout on the WIP thread), and the winner of the April Add-on kit will be announced at 11:30pm tonight.

There will be 3 other challenges today as well...so throw some Irish Soda Bread in the oven and get hoppin', will ya?

Cheers!
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64 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 17, 2008 at 1:06 AM

    Wahoo! I love that your having a special day at Willow Traders. I know it will be so fun!

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  2. AnonymousMarch 17, 2008 at 1:17 AM

    it is so much fun!! thanks for doing this!- ( i'm mamakven, i can't get the login to work)

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  3. Samantha SeholmMarch 17, 2008 at 1:23 AM

    Wow this is going to be sooo much fun love that sketch better get to work:)

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  4. AnonymousMarch 17, 2008 at 1:27 AM

    Whooooo Hooooooooo!!!! I can't wait to participate in the challenges at WT!! Thanks for doing this!

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  5. olexerMarch 17, 2008 at 1:44 AM

    Happy St Patrick's Day Trish!!

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  6. just jenniferMarch 17, 2008 at 1:52 AM

    love the simple sketch! I'm going to try and make time to do it today! Well, tomorrow my time!

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  7. AnonymousMarch 17, 2008 at 5:39 AM

    Love the sketch and I'm so excited that today is your day at WT!

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  8. UnknownMarch 17, 2008 at 6:18 AM

    how awesome is this?!?!

    thanks for offering such a generous RAK!
    (prockyjo)

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  9. Candace HMarch 17, 2008 at 6:35 AM

    Celebrating St. Patrick's Day with WIP is going to be lots of fun!! Thanks for hosting the party under the willow tree today, Trish!

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  10. twinkles11March 17, 2008 at 6:43 AM

    congratulations on celebrating with WT and your blog looks so FUN! i will be doing your challenge great sketch! eva

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  11. VeraMarch 17, 2008 at 6:53 AM

    Love that BFF mini album! you have lots of inspiration here!

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  12. AnonymousMarch 17, 2008 at 6:54 AM

    This is a great sketch--quick and easY! Can't wait to participate at WT today.

    Jamie (lulubelle)

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  13. JenniferMarch 17, 2008 at 6:57 AM

    You have lots of great ideas here. Love the sketch! (scrapperklopp from WT) Jennifer

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  14. AnonymousMarch 17, 2008 at 7:20 AM

    The first challenge is great. The kits are wonderful. Can't wait for a great day
    Mandy

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  15. AnonymousMarch 17, 2008 at 7:23 AM

    Happy St. Patty's Day! I have the perfect pic for that sketch! :) Gotta get busy!

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  16. AnonymousMarch 17, 2008 at 7:23 AM

    Thanks for being part of the WT celebration!

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  17. lenoreMarch 17, 2008 at 7:35 AM

    Love the sketch - hwta great day today! Can't wait to get started. Happy St Patricks Day!

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  18. Celeste B.March 17, 2008 at 7:46 AM

    Great sketch. Thanks for participating at WT - looking forward to seeing all the challenges.

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  19. miklinMarch 17, 2008 at 7:57 AM

    Happy St. Patty's Day! All your kits look so great. Can't wait for all the fun over at Willow Traders today!

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  20. miklinMarch 17, 2008 at 8:01 AM

    Happy ST.Patty's Day/ Can't wait for the fun over at WT.

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  21. AnonymousMarch 17, 2008 at 8:04 AM

    Love sketches, I hope to play today but Have a DD who decided to play slip and slide in the bathroom and now we need to see the DR for a banged up knee.
    Thanks for hosting.

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  22. ScrappersMarch 17, 2008 at 8:10 AM

    Love the sketch! Happy St. Patrick's Day!

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  23. VeronicaMarch 17, 2008 at 8:15 AM

    Hi Trish! Can't wait to see all the fun things you have in store for today at Willow Traders!

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  24. MelaniestanMarch 17, 2008 at 8:16 AM

    Great challenge! I really like the ones with sketches. I'll be doing this one for sure.
    Melanie

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  25. AnonymousMarch 17, 2008 at 8:29 AM

    thanks for the fun challenge!
    angspenc

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  26. TarynMarch 17, 2008 at 8:34 AM

    Great sketch! Can't wait to see all the fun you have planned for us today!

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  27. Lisa and PennyMarch 17, 2008 at 8:43 AM

    Sounds fun! Hope I get to participate at some point! ;) Happy St. Patty's Day!! Lisa K

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  28. AnonymousMarch 17, 2008 at 8:47 AM

    Thanks for offering the cool challenges and so generously being part of the fun of Willow Traders 3rd Anniversary! Love your style!
    Have a great day,
    Cheryl
    (cheryloftoday)

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  29. AnonymousMarch 17, 2008 at 9:19 AM

    Thanks for hosting at WT and Happy St. Patty's Day. I'm off to try to do some challenges.
    Leslie
    llingenfelser

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  30. LanMarch 17, 2008 at 9:28 AM

    Fun challenges, so excited you are the host of the day, happy patty's day!

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  31. AnonymousMarch 17, 2008 at 9:49 AM

    Great sketch! I look forward to seeing what you have planned for us at Willow! Thank you for doing this for us!

    Sandy

    I can't get the log in to work. I am mrsscastle

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  32. PatriciaMarch 17, 2008 at 9:51 AM

    What a great sketch!! Thanks for sponsoring at WT today!! Looking forward to your challenges!!

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  33. AnonymousMarch 17, 2008 at 10:06 AM

    Loving all the WT Challenges!! Thanks! Your kits look great!

    Sandy
    sandym718

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  34. AnonymousMarch 17, 2008 at 10:08 AM

    Thanks for doing this It will be a fun day.

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  35. AnonymousMarch 17, 2008 at 10:10 AM

    i'm so glad i stopped by today to check out your blog - awesome!!!

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  36. AnonymousMarch 17, 2008 at 10:31 AM

    bitsofus

    love the look of these kits. Like the idea of a freebie for getting both today. Added this kit to my favorites.

    Cathy

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  37. Ryzmomplus2March 17, 2008 at 10:31 AM

    Great sketch! Can't wait to join the fun!

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  38. TheresaMarch 17, 2008 at 10:32 AM

    Love your kits, and your blog! Lots of inspiration.

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  39. Jana EubankMarch 17, 2008 at 10:44 AM

    YAY! I LOVE Janelle's sketches! :)

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  40. TamarraMarch 17, 2008 at 10:52 AM

    I too love the sketch! can't wait to use it.

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  41. *~Annette~*March 17, 2008 at 10:58 AM

    Irish loving!!! h yeah! Great sketch, too!

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  42. heatherkMarch 17, 2008 at 11:33 AM

    Happy St. Patrick's Day-
    I'm excited to see what challenges you have at WT--especially since I'm home from work today--a snow day! YAY!!!

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  43. Linda F.March 17, 2008 at 11:37 AM

    So excited that it's your day at WT! and I LOVE this sketch!

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  44. emelynMarch 17, 2008 at 11:40 AM

    Not only do you have amazing kits..you have the BEST blog! LOVE all the tips and such...you know that already though since I always use your ideas..LOL!

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  45. Angela L.March 17, 2008 at 12:24 PM

    How wonderful that it's your day on Willow Traders!!! I'm the proud owner of some of your awesome kits! Lovin' the sketch...

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  46. AnonymousMarch 17, 2008 at 12:49 PM

    You have beautiful kits. I'm so glad WT is having this celebration, it's introducing me to so many amazing sites to get wonderful product & inspiration. Thanks! a2zmama

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  47. NicoleMarch 17, 2008 at 12:55 PM

    i am so excited about Willow traders day! can't wait to get the April kit!

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  48. AnonymousMarch 17, 2008 at 2:11 PM

    Wow! your blog is great. I hope to participate in the challenges over at WT. I'm carlane (Carla).

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  49. pebblesjnsMarch 17, 2008 at 2:17 PM

    I'm so excited you're participating in the celebration at Willow Traders. It's so much fun there!

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  50. Julia SandvossMarch 17, 2008 at 2:48 PM

    Happy St. Pat's Day to you! Looks like lots of fun stuff going on at WT!

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  51. AnonymousMarch 17, 2008 at 2:52 PM

    Thanks for all the great challenges! Happy St. Patricks day!

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  52. AnonymousMarch 17, 2008 at 4:16 PM

    I really hope to have a little time to play with your challenges today on WT! Thank you for doing this!

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  53. AnonymousMarch 17, 2008 at 4:59 PM

    Happy St. Patrick's Day!! Love all of the challenges at Willow Traders!!

    Silvia

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  54. AnonymousMarch 17, 2008 at 8:29 PM

    Cute sketch! Happy St. Pat's to you too! This holiday is so boring in Houston. :-(

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  55. HeatherMarch 17, 2008 at 8:56 PM

    I love this sketch and have just the picture for it!!!
    I am soo happy that you have St Patty's for your special day at WT.
    Have a great patty's day! :D
    Heather

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  56. HeatherMarch 17, 2008 at 8:57 PM

    Such the perfect day for a great kit...Wishing you the luck of the irish for this year and many more to come!!!
    You number 1 fan ;)
    Heather

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  57. HeatherMarch 17, 2008 at 9:01 PM

    Yipppeee a great day for a great kit!!
    Heather aka bizzybmama your number 1 fan ;)

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  58. AnonymousMarch 17, 2008 at 9:14 PM

    I really enjoyed this sketch and have added it to my sketch binder for down the road. Your Easter cookies were amazing too... will you move to my neighborhood and do this with my kids?? LOL

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  59. AnonymousMarch 17, 2008 at 9:39 PM

    Happy St- Patties day!!!

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  60. AnonymousMarch 17, 2008 at 10:02 PM

    Thanks for hosting today at Willow Traders. :)

    Teresa (veg)

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  61. Kristie D.March 17, 2008 at 10:08 PM

    wooop woop!! What an awesome thing to do!!!

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  62. AndiMarch 17, 2008 at 10:29 PM

    I managed to two of the challenges today at WT. I loved them both. Thanks so much for sponsoring a day for WT's anniversary celebration.

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  63. RitaMarch 17, 2008 at 10:43 PM

    Just wanted to say I love this sketch and put together a layout in no time at all!

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  64. MollyMarch 18, 2008 at 9:43 PM

    Oh wow! What a great sketch, Janelle! Love it! :D

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