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Elaine December 25, 2009 at 4:12 pm

Hey Amanda! I tried the tutorial you posted earlier with the paper over the lens with star punched out. I have Canon Rebel XTI with the 50 mm 1.8 lens and it would never take the photo. It would do the focusing but never would take the photo. What setting did you have it on – automatic, manual, depth??? I really want to try it!

Love your Christmas Tree and all the presents!

Elaine – hooviedoovie on woof!

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Abby December 25, 2009 at 4:23 pm

Merry Christmas Amanda! Thank you SO much for all the wonderful help you have given me! Have a blessed day!

-Abby-

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Southern Gal December 25, 2009 at 4:32 pm

Merry Christmas!

(I am so making your Pulled Pork recipe before the New Year.)

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Elizabeth December 25, 2009 at 5:27 pm

Merry Christmas Amanda & Kevin, and a wonderful New Year.

Best to the dogs too……

Elizabeth

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tami December 25, 2009 at 5:41 pm

merry christmas, you look great motivation for me once we have baby #5 in May :))). Also got a new digi camera, nothing like waht you have but it works for me!! :))) Happy New Year!

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jen@odbt December 25, 2009 at 5:59 pm

Was the tv part of xmas too? Merry Christmas and thanks for sharing all your creativity and ideas with us.

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courtney bowlden December 25, 2009 at 6:02 pm

whats a beautiful christmas tree! you look amazing amanda! way to go =)

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Jessica December 25, 2009 at 6:04 pm

Merry Christmas Amanda,Kevin and pups. I just have to ask what colour is your livingroom walls as I love them! I am in the middle of painting (taking a break for Christmas) and have just the wall for that colour. Thanks
Take care and Im making your pulled pork for Newyears too.

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Becky December 25, 2009 at 8:51 pm

Merry Christmas to all…..Love your tree. You and Kevin look amazing. You both are my inspiration to get healthy in 2010 and take off a few unwanted pounds. Happy New Year too. ^..<

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Barb in FL December 25, 2009 at 9:03 pm

Merry Christmas! Love the tutorial! Looks like Santa was very good to y’all!!! :) Happy New Year!

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Melissa Sands December 25, 2009 at 9:17 pm

LoVe your card Amanda!

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Monica December 25, 2009 at 9:45 pm

Merry Christmas, Amanda! I used to some into the scrapbook store all the time! I’m practicing your Christmas tutorial, but I have a question for you! Do you use your speedlite for those pictures?

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Fairus December 26, 2009 at 12:03 am

hi,

i’ve been a silent reader of your blog for quite sometime now. i love your tips on everything!! Thank you for all the tips, been trying some of it and it works! Anyway, congratulations on your weight loss, i’ve been doing the same and been seeing results even it’s a bit slow as i am breastfeeding. anyway, wish you a very merry christmas and happy new year.

Fairus,
Dubai, UAE.

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Elizabeth December 26, 2009 at 12:10 am

Merry Christmas! I love all of the tips you post on this blog! Thank you so much for sharing.

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Teresa December 26, 2009 at 2:30 am

Merry Christmas…..

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Emmy December 26, 2009 at 10:00 am

Cute card! Looks like a great Christmas.

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Anne December 26, 2009 at 11:02 am

You have such a beautiful blog site. Thanks for sharing your site with me. I love it!

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Onease LaFlash December 26, 2009 at 4:10 pm

Amazing & Beautiful. Hope you had a Great Christmas. Love you.

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Sarah December 26, 2009 at 5:05 pm

Amanda – I love, love, love the wall color in your family room! Would you happen to know the name of it?

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Diana December 26, 2009 at 5:29 pm

Look forward to all the new posts I receive in my email. The tutorial on making your own blog background is my favorite and I keep your Weight Loss Story handy to read through for inspiration and they information you share is awesome. Thanks for sharing. Love your Spring and Fall digital kits. My only request is more tutorials on how to make some myself. I love my new PS, PSE and PSP software. Love your blog!

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Becky December 26, 2009 at 7:39 pm

I just LOVE your Christmas card and have been looking everywhere for somewhere that will print double-sided cardstock. Will you please tell me where you got yours printed?? Love your blog!! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas!

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Ixbick December 28, 2009 at 12:04 pm

i LOVE all your designs! Are the most beautiful!
And your card design are the Best! I love your fonts!
Happy Holidays! Happy New Year!

Ramiro from Argentina

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Stephanie December 28, 2009 at 9:05 pm

I just came about your blog today and cant quit looking at it! I love everything about it ! Im adding you to my favorites and putting you on my blog!
Congrats on the weight loss, Im on a weight loss challenge too, Im doing weight watchers. I have lost 50 pounds 2 years ago and now trying to lose the last 30! Ugh!!
Happy Holidays, I will be back for more visits!
Stephanie

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Alisha December 29, 2009 at 8:28 am

LOVE the card and the tree and gifts! :) And super cute outfit too — was it a Loft purchase?!

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Sharon December 29, 2009 at 9:17 am

Hello. I found your blog this morning reading another blog…LOVE your Bostons! We have 2 Bostons…Jake and Sadie.

Your blog is lovely….will beback for more visits.

Thank you for sharing your fonts.

Cheers, Sharon

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Rebekah @ It Only Gets Better December 29, 2009 at 3:34 pm

Merry Christmas!

And, now for the real reason for a comment:
You’re Mrs. Techie Technological Good at Explaining Things sooo…
Do you know how to make a cute little icon that shows up in front of your name instead of the goofy orange Blogger icon? Like the ones that Chatting at the Sky and The Nester have? Thought I’d ask you ’cause I can’t find a tutorial anywhere else.

If you can tell me this then I’m definitely adding your button to my blog. …. What’s that you say? You don’t appreciate bribery? Alright, I’m actually adding your button even without the explanation ’cause I think more people definitely need to check you out!
Thanks!

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Anne December 29, 2009 at 4:25 pm

Thanks for the iphone font link. But, I’m not able to extract the font file after I download it. Have any advice? Their instructions are a little vague. LOVE your site!!!

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Southern Gal December 29, 2009 at 7:41 pm

Hey, I just saw your picture of Howie in front of the Christmas tree as a finalist on PW’s Bokeh post. Congratulations!!!

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Tammy December 29, 2009 at 8:47 pm

I love your sight. I ran across it awhile back but came back to take a longer look at it. I will be back in the next couple of days to experiment with the fonts. I just started my blog and I feel like it looks very much like a “newbie”. I do have to give myself credit, I have figured out how to do all of this on my own. My neighbor paid for her layout and I can proudly say I did mine on my own…but I am always looking for ways to improve it. Thanks for your sight!

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Léa December 30, 2009 at 2:31 pm

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year,KevinandAmand :)

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michelle December 30, 2009 at 3:08 pm

I saw your picture on PW’s photography blog!! Congrats!

Happy New Year!

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Monika Wright December 30, 2009 at 3:26 pm

Couldn’t find out where to e-mail you, so…..

I saw your cute bokeh photo with your pupperoni on PW’s webstite…how fun! Congrats!

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Kerry December 30, 2009 at 5:31 pm

Happy New Year Amanda! I was wondering what you got for Christmas? Kevin is always an amazing and thoughtful gift giver. I’ve been checking daily but no dice so far. Hope you have a safe and blessed New Year.

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Kenzie December 30, 2009 at 7:44 pm

The Christmas Card looks great! So does your house! They’re both so cute! Did you guys get that TV for Christmas too? Hope you guys had a great holiday!

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Juanita December 31, 2009 at 11:15 am

I just found your blog. Love it. Do your train your dogs for agility? Sorry if this has already been asked.

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Melly Kay December 31, 2009 at 12:50 pm

Your decor and cards are beautiful!! I hope you had a great holiday :)

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Natalie January 1, 2010 at 5:23 am

I hope that you had a fabulous Christmas and all the best for 2010!

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cj'alhafiz January 1, 2010 at 10:58 pm

Hey Kev…ola amanda..
i’m cj…nice to know u both.
i’ll be coming here regularly…
hope we can be friends…thanks…

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Courtney January 2, 2010 at 12:22 pm

Happy New Year!!

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kandice January 2, 2010 at 3:33 pm

Congratulations on your win on The Pioneer Woman! I was so excited when I saw your pic. Howie is so cute!

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Southern Gal January 2, 2010 at 5:37 pm

Congratulations on your win at PW. Love that picture.

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Jen January 2, 2010 at 9:10 pm

Hey Amanda & Kevin!!!!

Hope you had a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year… Love your pics! I’m on facebook now… might look for ya! Changed my blog name… hope you come visit me! {{{{Hugs}}}} ~Jenni

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kristi January 3, 2010 at 4:54 pm

thank you for all your fab tutorials & free loot :) i love your site the most.
hApPy*NeW*yEaR! ps: you look AwEsOmE in your card!

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Debi January 4, 2010 at 3:19 pm

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the cute Christmas cards and the photography tips!!! You’re the best inspiration on the web!!!

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keren January 5, 2010 at 12:58 am

i ♥ your blog!!
you have a new follower!
i just started my blog :)
God bless!

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maria therese January 5, 2010 at 3:13 pm

Just read through your blog and wow! Thanks for all the blog tips!!

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Yvonne January 12, 2010 at 7:18 pm

Love the picture too cute! :-)

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