Our lovely Debby is once again offering us some lovely candy for the winner via Mr Linky.  This time it is to show your favourite 5 Creations that you have made of 2013.  Last week it was your favourite 5 Christmas Creations.  It isn't too late to enter both.

My Favourite 6 Cards of 2013 (Sorry Debby I tried to be good)



Vintage Rubber Stamp



Flippin Men Stamp Lapashe


Tonic and Memory Box Dies


From The Wrinkles CD-ROM Lapashe



Saturated Canary Digi Image




Image from Magic Moonlight

Thank you for looking.

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Good afternoon peeps.  I hope you are all well and happy.  I had some devastating news yesterday, one of my best friends rang me just turned midday to say she found her husband dead in the garden at 10 am that morning.  I am still in extreme shock.  I was only speaking to him on the phone at 6 pm the night before!!!  Just proves that we shouldn't take life for granted.

On a happier note I have a card to show you today, just because I wanted to make card.

My 6 x 6 Shaped Card (Sorry Photo Heavy)


Hubby took this one.



I took this one with my i Pad, first go Oops!!!!


Second one with my i Pad, a little better.  A lot of learning to do on both using the i Pad and being a photographer.  Lol!!!!

Products Used

Image:- Frieda Flapper - Kenny K Downloads
Promarkers
Sakura Glitter Pens
Bp's:- Beach Bliss - Lili of the Vally and Raspberry Road Designs
Dies:- Decorative Elements - Floral Ovals - S4-356
          Labels One - S4-161
          Gold Labels Four - S5-159 - Spellbinders
          Lace Feather - ACD165 - Tattered Lace
Sentiment:- Happy Birthday is in Vogue - TLC Creations
Pearls - Live and Love Crafts
Butterflies are from my stash.

14 Challenges Entered
http://avenue613.blogspot.co.uk/ Ch#52 - Anything Goes
http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/Week 238/239 - Brown/Blue/Aqua
http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/Ch#194 - Something New (Lace Feather Die)
http://crafts4eternity.blogspot.co.uk/R#156 - Something New( Lace Feather Die)
http://craftsandmeinspiration.blogspot.ch/2013/12/december-challenge-143.html - Anything Goes
http://deliciousdoodleschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/Ch#68 - Let's Party
http://delightfulsketches.blogspot.co.uk/ - Celebrate
http://kennykskraftykrew.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/challenge-162-anything-goes.html
http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.co.uk/Ch#172- Anything Goes
http://natalieandamy.blogspot.co.uk/- One for the Girls
http://partytimetuesdays.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/ptt152-anything-goes.html
http://sisteractcardchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/Ch#38 - Anything Goes
http://thesquirrelandthefox.blogspot.co.uk/Ch#60 - Anything Goes
http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/fashion-challenge.html- Fashion(A non Christmas Challenge)


Thank you all for looking and can I take this opportunity to wish you all a Very Healthy and Happy New Year.

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The lovely Debby is doing her usual little thing of asking you to pick your favourite 5 in my case 8 Christmas Cards.  You are to do a posting with them showing and go over to her blog and link them.  She is kindly offering a lovely little selection of goodies for the one Mr Linky picks.  Head over to  DEBBY to enter.

Just click on the link and it will take you to my original  posting.


Challenges 4 Everybody Ch#29 DT Card


Challenges 4 Everybody Ch#35 DT Card

Creative Card Crew Ch#45 DT Card


Fairytale of Winter

Paper Crafting Journey Ch#21 DT Card


Live and Love Crafts - Pink Challenge - October Breast Cancer Awareness


Totally Papercrafts Ch#175 DT Card



Mouse Christmas

Thank you for looking, I can't wait to view your pick of your favourite cards.

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                              Cathy
                              xxxxx

Morning peeps.  Hope you are all ready for tomorrow, if your not you had better work on overdrive.  Lol!!!  We will be spending the Christmas here at the apartment block on our own as per usual!!!

Right enough of the cackle, it is time once again for another Challenge to start over at  CREATIVE CARD CREW.  The theme is everyone's favourite ANYTHING GOES.  That should keep me busy and stop me twiddling my thumbs over Christmas and New Year.  Lol!!!

Our sponsor is:-

SCRAPPING CENTER

Prize is:- $15 Gift Voucher

My A5 Portrait DT Card

Front


Back of image inside

Sorry about the quality of the photo's, my temperamental photographer was having problems.  Lol!!!  I gave it up as a bad job asking him to do it again!!!!

Products Used

Stamp Plate:- Floral Popcorn - Thinking of You - Crafter's Companion
Promarkers
Bp's :- Popcorn the Bear Triple CD-ROM - 147844 - I used Disc 2 - Floral - Crafter's Companion
Dies:- Standard Circles - S4-114
          Petite Scalloped Circles Large - S4-115 - Spellbinders
          Precious Hearts - Style 98474 - Memory Box
Flowers and Pearls are from my stash

Thank you for looking.  Have fun playing the Challenge and can I take this opportunity to wish you all a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR to you and your family.  Thank you for entering our Challenges and for my followers thank you for visiting me this year. Our next Challenge starts JAN 14th so you have three weeks to enter.

10 Challenges Entered
http://avenue613.blogspot.co.uk/ - Ch#51 - Anything Goes
http://sisteractcardchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/Ch#38 - Anything Goes
http://scribbleandscrapcrafts.blogspot.co.uk/Ch#8 - Always Anything Goes
http://thatcraftplaceblog.blogspot.co.uk/ - Anything Goes
http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.co.uk/ - MIM#171 - Anything Goes
http://charismacardz.blogspot.co.uk/Ch#49 - Anything Goes
http://craftsandmeinspiration.blogspot.ch/2013/12/december-challenge-143.html- Anything Goes
http://deepoceanchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/Ch#67 - Something Old ( Stamp and CD-ROM I used for Bp)
http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/- Anything Goes
http://partytimetuesdays.blogspot.co.uk/ PTT#152 - Anything Goes



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Morning peeps.  I was in M & S at 7.15 this morning doing my last minute bits.  It was very quiet so it was the right time to go.  I went to miss the crowds and the heavy rain and winds that are heading our way.  My card today is another just because I wanted to.

My 8 x 8 Card


Products Used

8 x 8 Card Pearl Card Blank - Anna Marie Designs
Cerisr Card - Limetree Crafts
Dies:- Decorative Bow Rings - Verso Set - 396E - Tonic Studio
          Crochet Corner - 957
          Katie Corner - 960 - Poppy Stanps
Cerise Ribbon - BA0530 - Chloes Creative Cards
Sparkle Middle - AA1470 - Chloes Creative Cards

Thank you for looking.

Once again I wish you all a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.  Thank you all for your kind comments and viewing my cards over the past year.


9 Challenges Entered
http://avenue613.blogspot.co.uk/ - Ch#51 - Anything Goes
http://craftylittlefairieschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ - Anything Goes
http://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/Ch#16 - Anything Goes
http://sisteractcardchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/Ch#38 - Anything Goes
http://bearlymine-challenges.blogspot.co.uk/Ch#117 - Anything Goes
http://scribbleandscrapcrafts.blogspot.co.uk/Ch#8 - Always Anything Goes
http://thatcraftplaceblog.blogspot.co.uk/ - Anything Goes
http://ttcrd.blogspot.co.uk/ Dec17th - 23rd - Anything Goes
http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.co.uk/ - MIM#171 - Anything Goes

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                              Cathy
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Morning Peeps.  Hope you are all well and by now should really be nearly there to finishing off the last minute preparations.  It is time for our last Challenge of 2013 over at CHALLENGES 4 EVERYBODY  Our theme as usual is ANYTHING GOES.

Our sponsor is:-

OAKPOND CREATIONS

My 6 x 6 DT Card


Products Used

Image:-Water Lily - Oak Pond Creations
Promarkers
Dp:- Rose Garden - FEPAD061 - First Edition
Dies:- Labels One - S4-161 - Spellbinders
Ribbon and Pearls from my stash.

Thank you for looking and I do hope you can find a little bit of time for yourselves to take part in the Challenge.

WISHING YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR.

11 Challenges Entered

http://avenue613.blogspot.co.uk/ - Ch#51 - Anything Goes
http://craftylittlefairieschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ - Anything Goes
http://thepapershelter.blogspot.co.uk/- Christmas Challenge - Anything Goes
http://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/Ch#16 - Anything Goes
http://sisteractcardchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/Ch#38 - Anything Goes
http://bearlymine-challenges.blogspot.co.uk/Ch#117 - Anything Goes
http://craftysentiments.blogspot.co.uk/- Birthdays
http://notrealstamps.blogspot.co.uk/- Anything Goes
http://scribbleandscrapcrafts.blogspot.co.uk/Ch#8 - Always Anything Goes
http://thatcraftplaceblog.blogspot.co.uk/ - Anything Goes
http://ttcrd.blogspot.co.uk/ Dec17th - 23rd - Anything Goes

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                                 Cathy

Hi Folks.  Sorry I haven't been around much this week but hubby bought me an i Pad for Christmas and it arrived on Monday.  I have been setting it up and also having a few lessons/phone calls to Apple with questions.  Along with the Christmas organising and learning it has taken my week up.  If I haven't commented on all your cards I promise I will catch at some point.  I have been good on my DT commenting so just need to catch up with friends.  Card today is just because I want to.  Needed to craft to try and unwind a bit.

6 x 6 Card

Products Used

Stamp:- Bella with Sledge - CL251 - Wild Rose Studio
Promarkers
Sakura Glitter Pens
Dies:- Decorative Elements - Floral Ovals - S4-356 - Spellbinders
Dp:- Blitzen Collection - Bo Bunny
Aged Wine and Shabby White - Fran-tage
Diamond Dust - Twinklets
Flowers:- Burgundy 20mm Open Rose
              Deep Ivory 10mm Open Roses - WOC
              Frosted Berries - LLC
Sentiment Banner from my stash


11 Challenges Entered

http://christmasatsweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ - Let it Snow
http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.co.uk/Ch#16 - Winter Wonderland
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ Ch#156 - Last minute cards or any not shown yet
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/ - December - Anything Goes
http://craftylittlefairieschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ - Anything Goes
http://inkyimpressionschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ IIC#139 - Merry Christmas Challenge
http://thepapershelter.blogspot.co.uk/- Christmas Challenge - Anything Goes
http://stampinfortheweekend.blogspot.co.uk/- Anything Goes
http://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/Ch#16 - Anything Goes
http://sisteractcardchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/Ch#38 - Anything Goes
http://cinspirations.blogspot.co.uk/Ch#245 - Anything Goes

Thank you for looking.  Christmas blessings to you all.

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                               Cathy
                            xxxxxxx

Morning peeps.  Not long now to the big day.  Hope you are all nearly ready.  Lol!!!  Our Challenge today over on  TOTALLY PAPERCRAFTS   is being hosted by our lovely LISA from the "B" Team.  The theme is CHRISTMAS - NON TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS COLOURS.  

Our sponsor is:-


Prize is £10 Gift Certificate.

My 6 x 6 DT Card


Products Used

Colours look like Red and Grey but I.R.L. they are Maroon and Black.  Lol!!!  Flowers are white with a touch of Red - Maroon - White and Black Small Roses.
Image :-Skinny Malinky's Ginger Lady Bug Crafts Inks
Bp's :- Member's Freebie download - Create and Crafts
Dies:- Ovals - S4-004
          Petite  Scalloped Ovals - S4-139 - Spellbinders
          Delicate Fern - Style 98341 - Memory Box
Sentiment from Digi Doodles Shop Best who are no longer in business.
Some of the Flowers are ( Recycled) and  the rest and the Velvet Ribbon is from my stash.

THE DESIGN TEAM WILL BE TAKING A WELL EARNED REST.  OUR NEXT CHALLENGE  AFTER THIS ONE WILL START IN THE NEW YEAR ON 3RD JANUARY 2014.

Hope you all have fun over the Christmas and New Year celebrations and that Santa brings you all that you want.

Before I go I just wish to say that we are having a DT Call over at TOTALLY PAPERCRAFTS why not pop over to see what is required, don't be shy we are a friendly bunch.

16 Challenges Entered

http://crafts4eternity.blogspot.co.uk/ Receipe#154 - Christmas Chaos
http://craftsandmeinspiration.blogspot.co.uk/Ch#143 - Anything Goes
http://craftybootschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/- Christmas
http://craftysentiments.blogspot.co.uk/-Christmas
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/December - Anything Goes
http://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/Ch#15 - Anything Goes
http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.co.uk/Ch#15 - Tis the Season
http://deepoceanchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/- Santa is coming to town
http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/- Show us Christmas in non traditional Colors
http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/- Anything Goes
http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.co.uk/MIM#170 - Anything Goes
http://scribbleandscrapcrafts.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/challenge-7-always-anything-goes.html
http://sisteractcardchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/Ch#37 - Anything Goes
http://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/- Free and Easy
http://suzypantssmarty.blogspot.co.uk/Ch#6 Re-Cycle (Flowers are off of a last year Christmas card)
http://ttcrd.blogspot.co.uk/ 10-16 December - Anything Goes

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Morning peeps.  Hope you are all well and getting ready for the big day.  It just seems we blink and then it is all over.  Our Challenge this fortnight over at CREATIVE CARD CREW is another theme to get you nearer being ready.  But hopefully you have made all your cards by now so this will either be in readiness for next year or for those people that you had forgotten.  Lol!!  The theme is Poinsettia or Holly.

Our sponsor is DELICIOUS DOODLES

The prize is 4 Digis from their site.

My A5 Portrait DT Card

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Products Used

Image :- Holly and Fairy Delicious Doodles
Promarkers
Gold Glamour Dust
Dies:- Decorative Holly Rings - Verso Christmas Set - 397E - Tonic Studio (I used the largest ring)
          Peace/Joy/Love Christmas Sentiment Set 1 - Tonic Studio
          Holly Vine - Style 98188 - Memory Box
Ribbon/Snowflake brad and Red Gems are from my stash.

Thank you for looking.  Why not pop over to the Challenge to see my team mates cards, you will not be disappointed.  While you are there have a go at the Challenge.

10 Challenges Entered
http://avenue613.blogspot.co.uk/Ch#49 - Anything Goes
http://craftysentiments.blogspot.co.uk/-Christmas
http://deepoceanchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/- Santa is coming to town
http://acreativeromance.blogspot.co.uk/- Sparkle at Christmas
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/- December Ch#-Anything Goes
http://deliciousdoodleschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/Ch#65 - Christmas/New Year
http://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/- Free and Easy
http://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/Ch#81 - Christmas Card
http://stampinfortheweekend.blogspot.co.uk/- Use some Red
http://thatcraftplaceblog.blogspot.co.uk/-Christmas

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Morning Peeps.  Hope you are all well, those poorly I wish you better very soon.  Crossing my fingers tightly as I am always poorly for Christmas and my Birthday.  Today's card is just because I want too again.

My 6 x 6 Card

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Products Used

Image:- From Fairytale of Winter PD132 - Pion Designs boght from LIVE AND LOVE CRAFTS
Distressing Tool - Tim Holtz
Old Paper/Antique Linen DI
Doily - From my Stash
Dp:- It's Christmas Time Pad - Maja Designs bought from LIVE AND LOVE CRAFTS
Shabby White Frantage - Used on Snowflakes - Tree - Fern and Image
Dies:- Delicate Fern Style - 98341 Memory Box
          Tree1 - LR0174 - Marianne Designs
Punches:- Two different Snowflakes - X-Cut
Roses by WOC bought from LIVE AND LOVE CRAFTS
Frosted Berries - LIVE AND LOVE CRAFTS
Frosted Lace - Stickles - Used on the Roses.

10 Challenges Entered
http://avenue613.blogspot.co.uk/ Ch#49 - Anything Goes
http://partytimetuesdays.blogspot.co.uk/ PTT#149 - Merry Christmas
http://sisteractcardchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/Ch#36 - Anything Goes
http://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/Ch#14- Anything Goes
http://scribbleandscrapcrafts.blogspot.co.uk/Ch#7- Always Anything Goes
http://deepoceanchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/Ch#66 - Santa is Coming to Town
http://thatcraftplaceblog.blogspot.co.uk/- Christmas
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/December - Anything Goes
http://feelingcraftychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/Ch#23-Christmas
http://liveandlovecrafts.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/challenge-18-stardust.html

Thank you for looking.

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Morning peeps.  Hope you are all well and not feeling down under the pressure of the looming Christmas preparations.  It is time once again for another Challenge to start over at CHALLENGES 4 EVERYBODY Our Challenge this fortnight is as usual  ANYTHING GOES

Our sponsor is SHERRI BALDY

My 6 x 6 DT Card


Products Used

Image:-  Big Eye Big Head Dolls Digi Bestie IMG100010 SHERRI BALDY
Promarkers
DI - Tumbled Glass
Frosted Lace Stickles
Dp:- Dark Blue from my stash (Lost Name Tag)
        Light Blue - Trim the Tree Item#975 - Fancy Pants Designs
Dies:- English Tea Party Doily Dies - DL101 - Cheery Lynn Designs
          Let it Snow - Christmas Sentiment Set1 - Tonic Studio
          Tree1 - LR0174 - Marianne Designs
Punch:- Snowflake - X-Cut
Glitter Card

Thank you for looking and do have fun.

19 Challenges entered
http://avenue613.blogspot.co.uk/ Ch#49 - Anything Goes - Optional Twist Create a Calender
http://emeraldfaeries.blogspot.co.uk/Ch#50 - Christmas
http://acreativeromance.blogspot.co.uk/ Sparkle at Christmas
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ Ch#236 - Christmas
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/ - December - Anything Goes
http://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ Ch#14 - Anything Goes
http://deepoceanchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/Ch#66 - Santa is Coming to Town
http://deliciousdoodleschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/Ch#65 - Christmas/New Year
http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/-Feeling Festive
http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/Ch#196 - A touch of Frost
http://feelingcraftychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/Ch#23-Christmas
http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/Ch#62 - Show us Some Blue
http://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.co.uk/Ch#197 - For a Child
http://inkyimpressionschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ IIC#137 Winter or Snow
http://partytimetuesdays.blogspot.co.uk/ PTT#149 - Merry Christmas
http://scribbleandscrapcrafts.blogspot.co.uk/Ch#7 - Always Anything Goes
http://sisteractcardchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/Ch#36 - Anything Goes
http://thatcraftplaceblog.blogspot.co.uk/- Christmas
http://ribbongirls.blogspot.co.uk/ - Ho Ho Christmas

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Hi Folks.  Hope you are all well.  Things are getting busy now for us all I expect.  Although mine isn't that bad really as we are staying home and on our own!!!  Right stop the cackle!!!  My card today I have made to send to a lady in our apartment block.  Every year she books a hotel restaurant and coach to take the block out for a Christmas lunch.  She puts the menu around and relays to the hotel our meal choices and of course deals with the money side of things.  Collecting deposits and sending off and then the balance and tips for hotel staff and coach driver.  When she first started it the block had hardly anyone in but now it is full bless her.  There is 45 apartments!!!

My A5 Portrait Thank You Card

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Products Used

Dies:- Geisha Girl
        -  Ginger Vase
        - Part of the Bird Flourish - All from The Oriental Collection - Tattered Lace
        - Lace Corner Deco A - B161 - Cherry Lynn Designs
Bp/Sentiment and Butterflies Peeloffs from my stash.

Thank you for looking, sorry the photo isn't very good but the light is not with us today.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

5 Challenges Entered
http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ Week#236 - Anything But Christmas
http://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/Ch#14 - Anything Goes - Optional Easel
http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.co.uk/ MIM#169 - Anything Goes
http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.co.uk/- Anything Goes - Optional Extra CAS
http://sisteractcardchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ Ch#36 - Anything Goes

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                                                 XXXXXX

Morning Peeps.  Hope you are all well.  It is time once again for another super Challenge to start over at PAPER CRAFTING JOURNEY.  This is the last Challenge of the year, so have fun.  Our theme is of course CHRISTMAS.

Our sponsor is:- 


THE PAPER SHELTER

My Christmas Boxes


Products Used

Image's - Are You Ready Colour and Paper - Delicious Coco Comp - THE PAPER SHELTER
Stickles:- Yellow/Xmas Red/Frosted Lace/Diamond/Patina
Cardstock:- Double Sided Pearl - Anna Marie Designs
Hearts are from MEI FLOWER
Gold Card/Ribbon and Bows are from my Stash

Thank you for looking.

9 Challenges Entered
http://avenue613.blogspot.co.uk/ Ch#48 - Anything Goes or twist of  gift packaging
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/Ch#236 Christmas
http://deepoceanchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ -  Ch#66Santa is coming to Town
http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ Ch#71 - Anything but a card
http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.co.uk/MIM#169 - Anything Goes
http://sisteractcardchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/Ch#35 - Anything Goes
http://suzypantssmarty.blogspot.co.uk/Ch#5 - Anything Goes
http://ttcrd.blogspot.co.uk/ 3rd - 9th Dec - Anything Goes
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/chnc-challenge-extra-for-december.html

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