Easy-As-Pie Template Challenge {NINE}

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Hi everyone! :o)  SP here with a brand new TEMPLATE CHALLENGE!  Can you guys believe that we are now starting our NINTH challenge?  Awesome :o)  Well, this template was fun to put together…I love taking straight lines and hard angles…and mixing them with little clusters and miscellaneous ‘stuff’ scattered throughout (did that make any sense?  lol)!  This template could easily just be a very clean, ad-style layout (just remove a bunch of the embellishments)…or, you could totally make it a very full and fun page!  I know it might look a little ‘messy’ or ‘busy’ at first glance, but when working with templates, remember that you have full control :o)  You can tweak and edit where necessary!  If you are not a fan of ‘clustering’ or ‘scattering’…simply remove/delete a few of those layers.  Of course, if you like more…by all means – ADD, lol :o)  Another way to really change the final outcome of this specific template, is by your paper selection.  Solid or tonal papers will give it a ‘cleaner’ and ‘calmer’ look…while adding lots of patterned papers and color will add a lot of interest and busy-ness (that’s what I did, lol…it was a little out of my comfort zone…but I really like the result)!   ALSO…you’ll notice that I did not identify a ‘dedicated’ journaling spot…because I feel there are quite a few places here where you can add it in if you choose.  If you go with solid papers…you can journal just about anywhere…or if you use a lot of patterns like I did…you can journal on the background paper (assuming you use a solid)!  Totally your choice!   No matter how you work with this template – just have fun and I’ll be excited to see what you guys come up with :o)

So, before I share the super duper awesome layouts that the blog team put together…let’s go through the ‘guidelines’ for the challenge!

The ‘deadline’ for this challenge is FEBRUARY 28th :o)  I will announce the template challenge winner on March 3rd, when we share Template Challenge TEN!  We have re-arranging the blog a bit…and from now on, the winner will always be announced on the same day we debut a new template challenge.  The ‘winner’ of the challenge will receive a $25 gift card to the Shabby Shoppe!  Please note that for our template challenges…we select the ‘winner’ randomly – so everyone has a chance to win…beginners and experienced scrappers!  It’s a great way to jump in and give digi scrapping (and templates) a try :o)

In order to be entered into the template challenge – you must post your layout in the Shabby Shoppe’s gallery (in the SHOPPE BLOG CHALLENGES gallery) and then post a comment HERE at our blog (on this post only) with a link to your layout in our gallery.  This will enter you into the challenge :o)  Please keep in mind that all layouts must contain at least 75% SP product (purchased or free).  To be eligible for the challenge – you must scrap with the easy-as-pie layered template!

We also have several fun ways for you to obtain ‘EXTRA’ entries to the challenge (please note that in order to qualify for any EXTRA entries – you must first complete a layout with our easy-as-pie template and submit that to our gallery and blog) :o)

  • For an extra entry, leave a SEPARATE comment letting us know that you have one of our blinkies (available by clicking on the blinkies link in the sidebar) either on your blog or in all of your forum signatures (be sure to include a link to your blog or signature in your post).
  • For an extra entry, leave a SEPARATE comment letting us know that you have facebooked or twittered about our template challenge (don’t forget to include the link in your post).
  • For an extra entry, leave a SEPARATE comment letting us know that you have blogged about our template challenge (again, be sure to add your blog link to your post).

So, that means that you have the possibility of entering the challenge up to 4 times! Just be sure each entry is a separate comment, as we will be using a random number generator to choose the winner.  Be sure to get your entries in by MIDNIGHT (eastern time) on FEBRUARY 28th, and again…the winner will be announced in early March (the 3rd to be exact)!

So…here’s your newest Easy-As-Pie Layered Template! <–click this to download OR click the preview image at the top of this post :o)

Your download includes:

–12×12 Layered psd template with drop shadows (you can opt to turn them off or use your own)
–12×12 Layered TIFF template with drop shadows

In the event this is your first time scrapping with a layered template – I created a quick and simple tutorial on how to use our Easy-As-Pie templates in PSE and PS. You can find it HERE. I tried to cover the basics, but if you have any questions, please let us know and one of the Shabby Team Members will do their best to answer it.

So, how about some more inspiration from the girls (visit the Shabby Artist Gallery for more information about each layout – we will be uploading throughout the day/night)…

Here’s one I did :o)  These pics are from late last year…and the timing was just PERFECT for scrapping them, lol!  Not to mention, the template worked so well with everything!  It’s a little busy…but remember that you can ‘subdue’ yours by using solid papers instead of patterns (or fewer embellishments)!  I will be adding another page to this one to create a two-page spread…it will have a large photo and a bunch of journaling!  Anyway – GO STEELERS :o)  lol

And check out the TWO layouts that Kylie created!  Seriously LOOOOOVE them both…and they are perfect examples of great ways to work with the template!

And how about this one from Trish?  Belly is just the CUTEST!  (too funny, too – we both used the measuring tape in almost the exact same way :o))!

Beckie’s layout is so ‘organic’ and just plain pretty – LOVE it :o)

And last (but far from least) – we have Anna’s page…I am so inspired by her modifications…super creative and just awesome!

That’s a lot of great inspiration (thanks girls!) :o)  So, now that you’ve seen our layouts…have fun scrapping your own!  We very much look forward to seeing your pages in the gallery and hope you enjoy working with this template!   HAPPY SCRAPPING :o)

{Remember to link up to this post only to enter template challenge NINE}

And, finally – let’s not forget about TEMPLATE CHALLENGE EIGHT’s winner!!!!!  Yay…this time, the ‘lucky’ number was TWENTY…and that means that Sugarbug’s ADORABLE ‘SNOW!’ layout was selected :o)  Congrats, Sugarbug…you should have received a $25 gift card to the Shabby Shoppe in your email box (be sure to check spam folders) this morning…ENJOY and thanks for participating!  and, A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who joined in the fun…I believe that this was one of our busiest challenges yet…and that makes it all the more exciting and enjoyable to ‘host’ :o)

Alright, I think that’s it for today :o)  We’ll either see you back here tomorrow (I’m really trying to put a food post together, lol…but if it doesn’t work out in time – my apologies in advance)…OR…on Monday for LAYOUT OF THE WEEK!  Thanks for stopping by…and HAVE FUN SCRAPPING!  Also…I know the world is having severe weather all over the place…so stay warm (or cool) and safe!  XOXO — sp

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84 Responses to “Easy-As-Pie Template Challenge {NINE}”

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    Scrappy Moment ~ 1st Lost Tooth for Ms. E
    Nov 29, 2012 @ 13:43:45

    [...] Template: The Shabby Shoppe Template Challenge Nine [...]

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    You Never Know… | Digi-Pages By Lindsey
    Mar 25, 2011 @ 21:58:04

    [...] Template: The Shabby Shoppe Blog Template Challenge Nine [...]

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    Angela
    Feb 28, 2011 @ 23:46:06

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    Jessica
    Feb 28, 2011 @ 15:11:10

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    sthruby
    Feb 28, 2011 @ 13:36:53

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    sthruby
    Feb 28, 2011 @ 13:33:36

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    be2be
    Feb 27, 2011 @ 23:59:19

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    Cristiane
    Feb 27, 2011 @ 16:03:12

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    Jessica
    Feb 27, 2011 @ 14:30:49

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    krzymnky
    Feb 27, 2011 @ 01:18:06

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    krzymnky
    Feb 27, 2011 @ 01:15:52

    i’m totally loosing my mind. i uploaded my LO on the 9th but never posted my link… such a goob! so here it is… http://www.theshabbyshoppe.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=30086&title=cash7e-new-born&cat=all

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    Ruth
    Feb 26, 2011 @ 21:55:25

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    Jenelle
    Feb 26, 2011 @ 20:34:41

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    Nathalie
    Feb 26, 2011 @ 19:56:24

    Oops! I forgot to give you the link where I uploaded my layout. It is here:
    http://www.theshabbyshoppe.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=30237&title=sweetie-pie&cat=856

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    Nathalie
    Feb 26, 2011 @ 19:54:02

    This one was a bit difficult for me since this is the first time I enter any challenges here, but I finally got it done. I hope you like it. Thanks so much for the free template.

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    Caity
    Feb 26, 2011 @ 15:29:00

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    Caity
    Feb 26, 2011 @ 15:23:23

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    yordea
    Feb 26, 2011 @ 13:59:28

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    yordea
    Feb 26, 2011 @ 13:57:12

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    yordea
    Feb 26, 2011 @ 13:53:19

    I also have a blinkie on my blog :) http://jacarey.blogspot.com/

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    yordea
    Feb 26, 2011 @ 13:52:50

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    Jasmine
    Feb 26, 2011 @ 10:04:24

    Here is my entry! This is one of my favorites! Thanks SP :)

    http://www.theshabbyshoppe.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=30231&title=daddy-love&cat=856

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    Side by Side
    Feb 25, 2011 @ 12:13:42

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    Side by Side
    Feb 25, 2011 @ 12:02:20

    I am sporting a blinkie on my blog: http://2winsmom.blogspot.com/

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    Side by Side
    Feb 25, 2011 @ 11:51:29

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    Digiscrapper
    Feb 24, 2011 @ 14:03:33

    Thank you so much for the beautiful template and chance to win.
    http://www.theshabbyshoppe.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=30220&title=sassy-valentine&cat=856

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    Abby Barton
    Feb 24, 2011 @ 04:18:05

    What a fun template, thanks for offering it. It was inspiration to get scrappin. Here is the link to my layout…

    http://www.theshabbyshoppe.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=30208&title=adorable-nora-feb2011&cat=856

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    Melissa
    Feb 24, 2011 @ 00:33:10

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    Tiffany
    Feb 23, 2011 @ 16:11:48

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    Melissa
    Feb 23, 2011 @ 15:18:14

    I Facebook’ed about it!

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    Amy
    Feb 22, 2011 @ 20:22:34

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    acmckelvey (Carrie)
    Feb 22, 2011 @ 09:51:02

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    Natalie
    Feb 22, 2011 @ 09:17:34

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    Kendra
    Feb 21, 2011 @ 23:36:40

    Here’s the link to my page for this month!
    http://www.theshabbyshoppe.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=30173&title=grandparents&cat=856
    I did a baby page for my daughter, who is now 11!! There was an empty space just waiting to be filled in my book, so now I can check that one off my list! :o)

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    Michelle Darden
    Feb 21, 2011 @ 10:53:49

    I have a blinkie on my blog! http://astorytoremember.blogspot.com/

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    Michelle Darden
    Feb 21, 2011 @ 10:33:39

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    ~gypzywind~
    Feb 21, 2011 @ 07:32:38

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    Sarah
    Feb 20, 2011 @ 17:05:30

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    Sarah
    Feb 20, 2011 @ 16:57:53

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    Kim Gayton
    Feb 20, 2011 @ 13:04:26

    link to my blog challenge entry:

    http://www.theshabbyshoppe.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=30148&title=bc9-valentines-day-2011&cat=856

    this is my favorite template so far – can’t wait to use it again!

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    Sarah Bagley
    Feb 20, 2011 @ 13:01:05

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    Carolyn
    Feb 18, 2011 @ 00:55:36

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    Aubrey
    Feb 17, 2011 @ 17:32:33

    GORGEOUS layout!! I love all of them here though :)! Here is my layout:

    http://www.theshabbyshoppe.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=30132&title=corn-huskers&cat=856

    Thanks!

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    Donna K.
    Feb 16, 2011 @ 19:52:58

    Just started using templates and really like the challenge. Thanks so much. Here’s my link
    http://www.theshabbyshoppe.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=30125&title=anniversary-cruise&cat=856

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    Julia
    Feb 15, 2011 @ 23:03:57

    Thank you SO MUCH for this fantastic template! I check your blog every day to see if you’ve posted new ones. I’ve loved using each & every one of your templates & I can’t thank you enough for sharing your amazing talent with all of us!! These templates are fabulous & I love how great my layouts turn out for my pages because of them. Thanks a bunch!!!

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    Julia
    Feb 15, 2011 @ 23:02:09

    Thank you SO VERY MUCH for this fantastic template!!! I check your blog every day to see if you’ve posted new ones. I’ve loved using each & every one of the templates you’ve created & posted here & it’s so nice for me to have such great layouts for my pages because of them. I can’t thank you enough for sharing your amazing talents with all of us!!!

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    Jasmine
    Feb 15, 2011 @ 09:00:13

    I have a blinkie on my blog
    kirplnk.blogspot.com

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    Mari Koegelenberg
    Feb 14, 2011 @ 14:49:51

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    Jen
    Feb 12, 2011 @ 03:52:38

    Here’s my layout
    http://www.theshabbyshoppe.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=30105&title=daughter&cat=856

    I went outside my normal style (read comfort zone!) and chose a black, white & pink theme, which are my daughters favourite colours

    I really enjoyed this challenge and thanks for the templates

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    Kate
    Feb 10, 2011 @ 00:34:28

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    Jasmine
    Feb 09, 2011 @ 18:24:58

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    Stacy @ {share&remember.blogspot.com}
    Feb 09, 2011 @ 10:34:29

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    Stacy @ {share&remember.blogspot.com}
    Feb 09, 2011 @ 10:34:08

    There’s a blinkie on my blog! http://shareandremember.blogspot.com/ (on the right hand side)

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    Stacy @ {share&remember.blogspot.com}
    Feb 09, 2011 @ 10:33:45

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    Stacy @ {share&remember.blogspot.com}
    Feb 09, 2011 @ 10:31:40

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    Glory
    Feb 09, 2011 @ 03:45:52

    The template is really beautiful. Thanks :)
    Here’s my entry :: http://www.theshabbyshoppe.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=30068&title=drama-queen&cat=856

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    Janica
    Feb 08, 2011 @ 23:25:42

    I have a SP blinkie on my Blog!!

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    Janica
    Feb 08, 2011 @ 23:25:14

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    Sarah (Firebug501)
    Feb 08, 2011 @ 12:32:05

    My Template Challenge NINE layout: http://www.theshabbyshoppe.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=30057&title=ice-blocking-21&cat=856

    This was a lot of fun! Thanks for doing this!

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    Courtney E
    Feb 07, 2011 @ 22:48:02

    Here is the link for my entry! I’m so excited! This is my first attempt at the template challenge! :)
    http://www.theshabbyshoppe.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=30051&title=l-o-v-e-&cat=856

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    Jill
    Feb 07, 2011 @ 22:25:25

    Posted my layout for Template Challenge {NINE} at:

    http://www.theshabbyshoppe.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=30050&title=sunset-kiss&cat=856

    Loads of fun!!!

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    kammy
    Feb 07, 2011 @ 18:05:36

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    kammy
    Feb 07, 2011 @ 18:03:26

    I have your blinkie on my blog
    http://ambergfam.blogspot.com/

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    kammy
    Feb 07, 2011 @ 18:02:47

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    CJ
    Feb 07, 2011 @ 15:20:11

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    Leah
    Feb 07, 2011 @ 15:01:02

    I have a blinkie on my blog too! However, my blog is private, so you might now be able to check that.

    I do not have facebook or twitter, so I’ll settle for being able to use the templates and post to the gallery.

    Thanks for these!! I’m having so much fun digi scrappin during this cold winter!!

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    Leah
    Feb 07, 2011 @ 14:58:37

    I posted my layout to the challenges section of the gallery. Had such fun with this layout!

    http://www.theshabbyshoppe.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=30040&title=i7bheart-7d-you&cat=856

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    Melanie
    Feb 07, 2011 @ 11:20:06

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    Melanie
    Feb 07, 2011 @ 11:17:45

    I also have a blinkie on my blog. ridgewayfun.blogspot.com

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    Melanie
    Feb 07, 2011 @ 11:17:17

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    Mckenzie Klug
    Feb 06, 2011 @ 04:45:50

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    Linsey
    Feb 06, 2011 @ 02:31:54

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    Rosy
    Feb 05, 2011 @ 16:55:17

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    Emily Albrecht
    Feb 05, 2011 @ 16:50:45

    Here is my entry for template 9. Still working on my Scrap 2011 layout! Sigh…

    http://www.theshabbyshoppe.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=30012&title=halloween&cat=856

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    Rosy
    Feb 05, 2011 @ 16:21:05

    Love how versatile this template was to work with. Here’s my LO
    http://www.theshabbyshoppe.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=30011&title=sweet26amp-3b-spunky&cat=856

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    Emily Dugan
    Feb 05, 2011 @ 08:36:10

    I love this! so adorable. I will be doing this layout this weekend ;)

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    Tess
    Feb 04, 2011 @ 20:35:25

    Thanks, this is such a beautiful template!

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    Mckenzie Klug
    Feb 04, 2011 @ 04:34:53

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    MaryRuth
    Feb 04, 2011 @ 00:23:29

    love love love it!!

    THANK YOU!!!

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    Linsey
    Feb 03, 2011 @ 18:25:00

    I posted my layout for Template Challenge {NINE} here:

    http://www.theshabbyshoppe.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=29980&nocache=1

    Thanks for the template and the fun challenge!!

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    Lu
    Feb 03, 2011 @ 13:47:07

    Awesome template, SP… thank you so much! My favorite kind, with straight lines & lots of photo/paper spots! Wonderful l/o’s for inspiration, too! :o)

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    Kim Gayton
    Feb 03, 2011 @ 09:38:34

    I can already tell this is my most favorite template yet!!!!

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    Kendra
    Feb 03, 2011 @ 09:34:51

    Yay! Yay! Yay!
    Thank you soooooooo much for the gift certificate! Guess I don’t have any excuse NOT to participate in the next round! Better get shopping :o)
    Thanks again!
    Kendra (aka Sugarbug)

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