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Let's Craft and Create: Challenge #132 -- ANYTHING CHRISTMAS (CAROLS/PRESENTS/TREES)

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Hi there,  time for the last challenge from 'Lets Craft and Create' for 2017 Challenge #132 -- ANYTHING CHRISTMAS (CAROLS/PRESENTS/TREES) Thank you to everyone that took part in our last challenge... #131 Anything Goes + option Witchy/Autumn Colours Team 2's inspirationa l creations are now available to check out for Challenge 132 . Remember this is another chance to win a fabulous prize, simply enter your creations at the link provided at Lets Craft and Create. Now for my creation for this month: A Christmas House Advent. Left Side -  Right Side -  I used a kaiser craft kit, which I paint and then assembled. Once the house was made it was just a matter of making and covering each of the 25 boxes.  On completion the boys and I added some of my favourite chocolates and then gifted the advent to Gregor mum (the boys grandmother)  Can't watch to see what you create.  Happy craf

Lets Scrap Sketches: Challenge 12-15-17

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Here is our last challenge for 2017 for 'Lets Scrap Sketches'.  Don't forget to have a look at all the layouts from our design team. 'Lets Scrap Sketches'   Here is my layout. 2 of my sons. BRO (short for Brother or best mate here in NZ.) Would love to hear what you think so leave me a comment.   Here is the sketch to inspire you: Here are a couple of close ups.   I recycled  some prima packaging   Hope you like it.  Can't wait to see what you come up with Happy crating J

DO-AL(l) Creatives - #12: REMINDER: The end of the year (lets the corks pop)

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A friendly reminder for our last challenge for DO-AL (l) Creatives for 2017 A reminder of our theme:    T he end of the year (let the corks Pop out). Congrats to the winners of our November challenge.  Well done ladies.   Now remember this challenge runs from until the 31st December.   Our sponsor this month is:  Digi Stamps 4 Joy I have used the same twist and pop card and our sponsor image. I recommend that you try it, it is so easy to make.  The inside of the card, which I have included a journal section. On the front I use a couple Prima flowers.  I have made a few of these twist and pop card now and I have to say that everyone who has received one just loves it.   Now lets get our 'Craft on' Happy crafting  j

If You Give a Crafter a Cookie - Challenge #84

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Our final challenge for this year from    'If you give a crafter a cookie'   And here is the yummy inspiration for challenge #84  My card:  I stamped and then white embossed the snow flakes on the base card and then used a gold embossing powder for the main snow flakes  I foam taped the flakes on to the base. Come play along and join in.  Remember to use the COOKIE picture as inspiration! (the theme, the color combos, the patterns...) and you can create anything your heart desires.  Our sponsor for this challenge is: Sponsor-Fabrika Fantasy I can't wait to see your creations Happy crafting J

Lets Scrap Sketches - Challenge 12-1-17

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Here is our first challenge for 'Lets Scrap Sketches' December Remember to have a look at all the layouts from our design team. 'Lets Scrap Sketches'   Here is my layout.  This is my son, Tira, with his cat, TC, (Tira's cat)   Would love to hear what you think so leave me a comment.   Here is the sketch that inspired me: Here are a copule of close ups.   I look forward to seeing your layouts. Happy crafting J

DO-AL(l) Creatives - #12: The end of the year (lets the corks pop)

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Our last challenge for DO-AL (l) Creatives for 2017 and a most fitting way to end the year with a theme of:   T he end of the year (let the corks Pop out) Now remember the challenge runs from the 1st to the 31st December.  I look forward to seeing your creations.  Our sponsor this month is:  Digi Stamps 4 Joy Now for mine,  which I used both the our sponsors image and the 'Cork popping' as inspiration for this 'Twist and Pop' card:  I am a little sold on these twist and pop cards.  I have made several now and they are prefect for any celebration.    My card is an 'End of the year' graduation card.  Hope you like it.  And again I can't wait to see your creations for this challenge.  Happy crafting  J