03 December 2012

MERRY CHRISTMAS ...
{DT Project Tammy's Scrapin Corner: Challenge #39}

The weekend has been hectic with presenting another two Scrapbooking Days here at my home studio on Saturday and Sunday.  Fortunately, my dearest friend Michelle flew all the way from Durban to Johannesburg (South Africa) to come and assist me once again.  Without her my Scrap Days would not have been a reality.  So today its all about cleaning up and getting back into a routine again as well as designing layouts and cards. which is after all the fun part of life!

Thank you also for all the lovely congratulations received for our 28th Wedding Anniversary. We had a lovely time celebrating at the movies watching the latest Bond movie, Skyfall.

This week our theme for Challenge #39 at Tammy's Scrapin Corner  is  Christmas. I used the  Christmas Wreath image from DigiDarlas.  You can find it here.   Love this scenic image.

Another centre step card. The wreath, leaf embellishments and sentiment was coloured with H2O's and dry chalks. The corners were created with another paper folding technique.

I really do hope you will play along with our Christmas challenge this week at Tammy's Scrapin Corner.






So onto the challenge scene again with this:

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116 comments:

  1. Gorgeous card, Desire! Love image and your colouring and details.
    hugs, Helena

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  2. Hi Desire
    A beautiful card love the colour's and design
    Hugs Dianne xx :)

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  3. This is stunning I love the shape of the card and the layout and colours are gorgeous. Caroline xxx

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  4. Prag werk desire , dis lieflike papier!
    Lekker week vir jou!

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  5. Gorgeous card Desire, love the festive colours and fabulous design.

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  6. Yes another great card, love it. xxx

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  7. How lovely of your friend to fly up to your scrapbook weekend, sure it was great fun.

    Another stunning creation, the shape and colours make for a super Christmas card.

    B x

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  8. What a gorgeous card! I love the way you colored the image and the pattern papers... I totally Love the colors that you used on this card. Thanks for joining us at Crafts 4 Eternity.

    Hugs. Evie

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  9. Gorgeous card and colors Desire. Spotted this on MIM..Loz

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  10. What a beauty - love your card designs & colours, really pretty, Jx

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  11. beautiful christmas card Desire.

    greetings karin

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  12. Dis baie mooi Desire!

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  13. what a gorgeous card loving the use of the shape the colours are brilliantly stunning love it hugs sassyxxx

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  14. This is just so lovely.
    I love the design.
    I hope you have a great day.
    hugs Tammy

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  15. A lovely Christmas card Desire. Your special touches make it so interesting, hugs Ursula

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  16. This is gorgeous Desire. I love the image and wonderful colours.

    Hugs Sue

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  17. This is gorgeous, love the layout and the buttons and twine add such a lovely dimension.

    Thank you so much for coming over and joining in with us at Craftymess.

    Great Big Huge Hugs

    Becca xxx

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  18. Beautiful card Desire, I like the design the papers and the holly.
    Kevin xx

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  19. Hi Desire,
    Beautiful wreath card. I'm glad to hear you and your hubby had a great anniversary.
    Hugs Elisa

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  20. Hi Desire,
    Beautiful wreath card. I'm glad to hear you and your hubby had a great anniversary.
    Hugs Elisa

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  21. Just Gorgeous Desire!!! I love that wreath! You are so talented... I love how the bow hangs down and the sentiment in the middle.. all the extra holly leaves. Just gorgeous!!!

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  22. I LOVE this card Desire. Wonderful dp and design...especially the button in the holly. hugs, Pat K x

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  23. Great card, I love the design and shape of the card. The image is lovely.

    Thank you for joining in the fun at Crafty Boots Challenges.

    Dionne

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  24. Awesome colours and design Desire.

    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxx

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  25. Beautiful card! So Christmassy! Thanks for joining us at Unique Crafters Challenge.
    Hugs and sunshine,
    Cissy

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  26. Wow! This is fabulous! Soooooooooooo festive looking!

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  27. Dear Desire,
    I congratulate you extend warm for your later 28th Wedding day, and you and your husband wish you many happy years together.
    Your card is again a fantastic and wonderful work. I like your style as you design a card very well. You always look very happy. This is probably because, with you, the sun, the more often seems as here in Germany laughing ......
    So now you can read both texts times and see if you have understood everything.
    Many greetings from the today cold and gray Germany sends you Carmen
    PS. is in South Africa now summer?
    Liebe Desire,
    Ich schreibe heute mal mit dem Google Übersetzer. Ich hoffe es kommt bei Dir auch verständlich an.
    Ich gratuliere Dir Ganz herzlich nachträglich zu Deinem 28. Hochzeitstag, und wünsche Dir und Deinem Mann noch viele Glückliche gemeinsame Jahre.
    Deine Karte ist wieder eine fantastische und wunderschöne Arbeit. Mir gefällt Dein Stil wie Du eine Karte gestaltest sehr gut. Sie sehen immer sehr fröhlich aus. Das liegt wohl daran, das bei Dir die Sonne öfter scheint als bei uns in Deutschland lach......
    So, jetzt kannst Du mal beide Texte lesen und schauen ob Du alles verstanden hast.
    Ganz liebe Grüße, aus dem heute kalten und grauen Deutschland sendet Dir Carmen
    PS. ist in Süd-Afrika jetzt Sommer?

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  28. Amazingly beautiful Christmas card, Desire. Love the traditional feel to it. All the elements you used are gorgeous. Loving your colouring in too.
    Michaela xx

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  29. OMG, this is stunning. I love everything.
    Hugs,
    Archana

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  30. What a fab Christmas card Desire, I love your gorgeous traditional colours and great layout.
    Pauline
    x

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  31. Absolutely stunning card, I LOVE this! Thank-you for entering Papercraft Junkies "Embellish It", Challenge, Good Luck, Denyse X

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  32. Very, very pretty:) Love the step card and all the detail cutting. Thank you for joining us at TTCRD magazine challenge:)- you need to link back to TTCRD to be eligible for the prizes. Hugz

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  33. Gorgeous centre step card Desire. I love the colors and images. :) Hugs

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  34. Desire, you are one of those card makers that makes me go, "I have GOT to try that someday." I love your finished corners, this fold is great and I love your fussy-cut leaves, especially the ones poking out the top of the card. Thanks for sharing another fabulous design.
    Blessing hugs,
    Teresa

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  35. This is so pretty Desire. The green colors make the reds just pop out. Thank you for sharing this with us over at the Papercraft Star.

    Anitra

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  36. Wow! This card is just stunning! I would keep it on display all year long ! :D
    Hugs,
    Maire XX

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  37. This is an absolutely stunning card! I'm not sure what sketch you used but we'd love for you to join us again at Papertake Weekly :)

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  38. Desire, this card is soooo gorgeous! I love the design, those beautiful papers & colors you chose, your lovely image and paper cuts, and your wonderful coloring. Thank you so much for sharing this with us at Lady Anne's this month! :^)
    Hugs, Penny

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  39. Beautiful card, Desire, love all your holly! Thanks for sharing your card with us at the Papercraft Star this week.

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  40. Hi Desire. So sorry I haven't been to your blog in a while. It has been a crazy two weeks. This is a gorgeous card, as always. I lvoe how you decorated with all those leaves. It is just beautiful!! Hugs, Gloria

    http://purpleglocreations.blogspot.com

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  41. What a wonderful card Desire.

    Hugs Riet.xx

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  42. Super holiday card! Thanks for joining us at Love to Create. NancyD

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  43. What a GORGEOUS project, Desire. There's SO much wonderful detail in this that my eyes don't know where to go! How lovely! You forgot one challenge, though.....LOL - I hope you will share with us at Word Art Wednesday. We LOVE having you play along!
    Have a blessed week!
    Karen L

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  44. AND...Thanks for joining in with us at Fussy and Fancy…

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  45. Incredible holiday card, so perfectly colored and designed. Thanks for visiting and leaving the sweet luv.
    Hugs
    Berni
    berni46blogspot.

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  46. Absolutely stunning card Desire. Thanks for joining us at Crafty Sentiments Designs.
    Pinky

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  47. Hello Heather. Your card is Fantastic. Saw this on MIM..Faye

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  48. Your card is stunning!
    I hopped here from Make it Monday. :o)
    Sue x (MiM #37)

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  49. So beautiful! I love the way you used the red in the center and then moved it out into the rest of the flower. I am going to have to "study" that for awhile to see exactly how you did it!

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  50. Just stunning, Desire! Thanks for playing along with us at Kaboodle Doodles this week.

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  51. WOW Desire this is amazing! I love the stepper cards and yours is fantastic. Lovely image and the stamp if beautiful.

    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  52. Hi Desire, such a delightful card!!
    Your colours and papers are stunning and I love your beautiful images and fabulous sentiment penal.

    hugs
    Heather xx

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  53. Stunning work Desire, the little holly leaves at the top are soo cute, a really beautiful card :) Donna ♥ x

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  54. It's always a pleasure to visit your blog, this is once again a stunning creation!

    hugs Amanda

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  55. Another beautiful step card Desire, Love the colors, The buttons, and all the leaves!

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  56. The DPs and colors work so well together and I love your leaf embellishments!

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  57. Great card Desire, so beautifully designed.

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  58. Just gorgeous. I always love your overall design. I really like how you have added the leaves!

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  59. I'm always pleased to see your amazing talent at work. I appreciate you sharing your talent with us at Mema's Crafts and hope to see you again real soon.

    Don't forget the giveaway, you are eligible to enter for even more prizes.

    Hugz
    Lesia and Girls

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  60. great card! thanks for joining us at kaboodle doodles

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  61. Anonymous4:51 AM

    Hello my friend! :) This is such a stunning Christmas design!! Love that image and your pretty colors! Thanks for sharing your creation with us over at Fussy and Fancy Fridays ! Hope you will join us again!! Smiles and Hugs - *Vicki* ~ DT member

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  62. Gorgeous center step card, you have made one beautiful Christmas card! Love it!

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  63. 'WOW' gorgeous card, and again as with all of your cards so much detail.
    Hugs Jose

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  64. I really like your card,I love the style and layout...beautiful colour choices too.

    Thank you for joining in with our challenge over at Craftymess.

    Sandie x

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  65. super super cute, desire! love all the elements!!!

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  66. Pure perfection. You are really a card superstar Desire.

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  67. Gorgeous creation, love the colours & your corners look fab!

    Thank you for sharing with us at MAWTT & Delightful Challenges this week, Sparkles Christmas, Sparkles Monthly, Natalie & Amy's this month good luck!
    Hugs Shell xx

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  68. A fabulous centre stand Christmas card. I love the design and the pretty DP. The leaves are a nice touch
    Thank you for your nice comment on my blog

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  69. This is a gorgeous card for Christmas. Love the fold and all the wonderful embellishments and beautiful design.

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  70. PRETTY and Festive!!~

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  71. Another great card - love all the details you've added.

    Thanks for joining us at Penny's.

    Helen x

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  72. WOW Desire this is gorgeous!! I love all of the extra leaves and your beautiful design!!
    Hugs, Tammy

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  73. Gorgeous card, love all those holly leaves. thanks for joining us at NMWC this month and many congratulations on your wedding anniversary too
    Claire xx

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  74. Beautiful card Desire
    Gr Elly

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  75. Hi Desire! I am back again. I forgot to say I saw this card on MIM and loved it!! Thanks for your inspiration!! Hugs, Gloria

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  76. Gorgeous card, lovely layout and design. Your use of the 'c' elements is great. Thanks for joining us this week at Moving Along With The Times.
    Kim xXx

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  77. A beautiful card Desire. Love the design and the gorgeous details.

    Donna x

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  78. Beautifully designed desire, thanks for joining us at penny's,
    Hugs Klair xx

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  79. Thank-you for sharing your fabulous card with us at Crafts 4 Eternity this week :)

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  80. Hi desire, I'm back lol
    Love your holly leaves, gorgeous card, thanks for joining us at LTC
    Hugs Klair xx

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  81. Hi Desire, I love this image and the design. Just lovely. joann sassy raggedy

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  82. Wow, wieder eine ganz fantaschtische Karte von dir. Tolle Farben und klasse Design.
    Liebe Grüße, Anja

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  83. Gorgeous card. Thank you for sharing and joining in at NMWC. Hugs, Velma

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  84. Hi, Desire!
    You have produced yet another beauty! I can never tire of looking at your work! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Stamp-N-Doodle.
    Hugz,
    Chana

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  85. Gorgeous card Desire!! Gorgeous

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  86. Beautiful card Desire, love the traditional look, and this card is so elegant..glad you had a fabulous day on your Anniversary:)..
    Thank you also for joining us this week at 'Make it Monday'...
    Hugs,
    Marjorie
    xx

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  87. Super card - love the way the leaves are off the edge at the top - thanks for sharing it for the QKR stampede Christmas challenge 16 (Hazel, Guest Designer) x

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  88. Fabulous card. Thanks for playing at Stamp-N-Doodle this week
    Hugs
    Dewi

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  89. What a beautiful card! Love all the gorgeous detail!
    Thanks for joining us at Unique Crafters Challenge.
    Hugs and sunshine,
    Cissy

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  90. This is a stunning piece of work.Thanks so much for sharing it with us at ATCs with Attitude.I always look forward to seeing your entries.

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  91. Hey Desire!!! STUNNING!! Saw you on MIM!

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  92. Such a pretty card - love the traditional christmas colours!

    Thanks for joining in our Anything Goes challenge at OSAAT this week. :)

    Ali

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  93. Gorgeous card, thankyou for joining us over Kaboodle Doodles xx

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  94. Desire this is gorgeous, love the image and style of your card. Thank you for joining us at Crafty Sentiments and OSAAT Sweet. Good luck xxx

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  95. Just beautiful! You've captured the wonder of Christmas here with the design, color, style and embellishments. A very classy card without a doubt. :)
    So happy you could join us at Make It Monday and Heck of a Challenge. :)
    hugs,
    Lisa xx
    P.s. You have a wonderful friend to do that for you!! :)

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  96. beautifully done!!!!!
    enjoy looking at this awesome fold!!!!
    tfs:)

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  97. AND....Thanks for joining in with us at ATC’S and cards with Attitude..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  98. Beautiful card. I love the way you use chalk in your cards. Thanks for playing at Chalk Ah Lot.

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  99. Georgeous project!!! Thank you so much for entering our colour challenge at Sketchy Colors this week :)
    Hugs, Lena Katrine

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  100. Love all those fussy cut leaves - lovely!!

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  101. Wonderful card! Love those papers! Thanks for joining us at My Sheri Crafts!

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  102. What a great shape for this card, it really showcases the image well.

    Many thanks for joining in with our Anything Goes challenge over at OSAAT & hope to see you back again soon.

    Mandy (DT member for OSAAT)

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  103. Oohhh your card is realy beautiful!!!!
    Thank you for joining us at ATSC!!!

    gr. arjette.

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  104. Anonymous12:18 AM

    Lovely card and love the shape too! hugs me xx

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  105. This is beautiful Desire...love the holly leaves across the top.

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  106. Beautiful Christmas card! Thanks for joining us at Digi Makeover this week.
    <3 Emily L.-DT

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  107. Lovely card. Thanks for joining in with our challenges at our Papercraftjunkies Challenge Blog.
    Tracey x
    www.papercraftjunkies.com

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  108. A brilliant creation!

    Thank you for sharing at Sparkles Christmas Challenges this time
    Good luck in the draw also with Sparkles monthly challenges

    Shaz x

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  109. Lovely, love the layout! Thanks for joining us at Oozak challenges.

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  110. Great card. Thank you for joining in the fun with us at Sparkles Monthly Challenges.

    Hugs Helen xx

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  111. Beautiful card and design, thank you for joining us at Creative Moments this fortnight
    Ruth x

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  112. Thank you for joining in at Crimbo Crackers – hope you can join me again for the next challenge! Crimbo Crackers

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  113. I saw your beautiful card on MIM. Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a kind comment.

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  114. Beautiful Card and stunning work
    Thank you for joining us at
    Papercraftjunkies challenge blog
    Erin

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  115. Brilliant card. Such a clever take on our buttons or bow challenge.

    Thanks so much for joining us this month at Sparkles Christmas and good luck in the draw.

    Mel X

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  116. Ooh what a clever take on our buttons or bows challenge. Brilliant card.

    Thanks so much for joining us this month at Sparkles Christmas and good luck in the draw.

    Mel X

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Desire