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Wednesday, December 3, 2014

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Hi, everyone!  Before I share today's card, I would like to welcome two lovely new followers - Charlene and Maria - so happy to have you here!  Today I was inspired by a photo over at House of Cards (see below).  It's the first time I've played there and I thought it would be fun!  They're having a blog hop too!  Today I made a CAS card using all stamps, no digis, and I wanted a masculine card so I kept it no-frills.


I stamped the Hampton Art reindeer in Ancient Page - Chocolate and fussy-cut.  I used my Lawn Fawn Forest Border to create the hillside and stamped the C.C. Designs sentiment, also in Chocolate.  The sparkly polka-dot paper was a left-over snippet in my stash.  Here's the gorgeous inspiration photo:


Both of the elf twins - Eli and Elfis - helped me with this card - they're wonderful company you know! They decided to pose in the photo so I can play along in DL.ART's Second Annual Elf Antics Linky Party!



I would like to support these fun challenges:
613 Avenue Create AG 3/3
Blessings Ink Amusing Challenge AG No Digis 2/2
Bunny Zoe's Snow UE
Cardz 4 Guys Your Favourite Christmas Colour Combo (for guys is brown/turquoise) 1/3
Clear It Out Theme Circles / Stash Use Glitter/Something Sparkly (paper) 1/3
Completely Christmas AG Something Beginning with S (snow) UE
Connie Can Crop Christmas Carols ("It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year") 1/2
Craftin Desert Diva's Christmas UE
Crafting by Designs AG for Christmas UE
Crafts Galore Encore AG 2/3
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra December AG Christmas UE
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Santa is on his Way (Santa's reindeer) UE
Creative Fingers AG 3/3
Deep Ocean Blue and Brown UE
Dies R Us Winter Wonderland 2/3
Digi Sketch Die cuts/Punches (T for Theme) 4/4
Divas by Design Feeling Festive 1/2
DL.ART December AG UE 1/day
DL.ART Thankful Thursday Any Winter Holiday / Alt. Thank You UE
DL.ART's Second Annual Elf Antics Linky Party
Eureka Stamps Celebration 2/3
Fab 'n' Funky Die Cuts UE
Fantasy Stampers Cute Christmas/No Digis 2/3
Fashionable Stamping Winter Wonderland 2/3
Fresh Brewed Designs Christmas AG 1/5
Fussy and Fancy Happy Holidays UE
Get Creative Christmas 2/3 
Hiding in my Craftroom Freestyle 3/3
House of Cards Inspiration Photo 1E
Inspiration Destination AG UE
Just Inspirational Challenges December One for the Boys 2/4
Ladybug Crafts It's Cold Outside--Winter or Christmas 2/3
Let's Craft and Create Christmas UE
Loves Rubberstamps AG UE
Mema's Celebrate the Holidays or Cold Winter Days 1/3
My Craft Creations AG UE
My Sheri Crafts Oh Christmas Tree 1/3
One Crazy Stamper December AG 2/5
Ooh La La Creations Christmas UE
Paper Creator's Crafts All About Christmas UE
Paper Pretties Snow Much Fun UE
Papertake Weekly AG Option Make a Gift or Decoration 1/5
Paradise of Stamps Christmas 2/3
Party Time Tuesdays AG 1/3
{PIN}spirational Inspirational Photo (Christmas theme) 4/5
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/141581982011016964/
Pixie's Snippet Playground Sparkly paper is a snippet 2/3
Perfectly Rustics Sentiment, Not Birthday 1E
Red Rubber Inspirationals Frame It (the whole scene is framed) 1/3
Robyn's Fetish AG 2/3
Scrapbook Blessings Club AG 3/3
Scrapping 4 Fun AG 3/4
Simon Says Stamp Monday Holiday Cards 1/5
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Christmas/Holidays 1/5
Sister Act (Cards Only) AG UE
Sisters of Craft AG 2/3
Stamp and Create Christmas 1/wk 2/4
Suzy Bee's Bloomin AG Keep It Simple UE
The Artistic Stamper AG 2/
The Craft Garden Christmas 2/
The Pink Elephant Inspirational Photo (I was inspired by winter scene) UE
The Stamping Boutique Sparkle (glittery paper) UE
TTCRD AG 1/2
Uniko Studio AG or AG with Sketch UE

V's Sweet Ideas Holiday Theme 2/2
Word Art Wednesday AG w Uplifting Sentiment 1/5

Thank you for looking at my card!  Wishing you a joyful day!

83 comments:

  1. Alice (scrAPpamondo)December 3, 2014 at 4:41 PM

    Hi Kitty, today's card is just adorable!! Love it so much!! Perfect for anyone, masculine or feminine!
    The white forest border diecut is spectacular and looks great on the dotted sparkle background!! Love the colours combo, a very beautiful palette!

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  2. PattiDecember 3, 2014 at 5:01 PM

    Beautiful card Kitty!! I really love this color combo together. You are right it is the perfect card for male or female : )

    (((Hugs)))
    Patti

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  3. BlankinaDecember 3, 2014 at 5:08 PM

    Lovely Christmas card, love the scenery with the deer you have created, so glad you could join our Loves Rubberstamps Anything Goes Challenge, good luck and please come back soon,
    Hugs Blankina

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  4. jimlynnDecember 3, 2014 at 5:26 PM

    Fabulous masculine card! Love the background die and that adorable deer! Any guy (or gal) would love this one Kitty!!! (Lovin' those precious elves too!)
    Lynn

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  5. Bad KittyDecember 3, 2014 at 5:38 PM

    very beautiful card
    I like it very much

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  6. Crafting Suzie's CreationsDecember 3, 2014 at 5:38 PM

    great card thank you for joining up at Whoopsi daisy Challenge Sue DT xx

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  7. cotnobDecember 3, 2014 at 5:42 PM

    This is a fabulous card, I love your die cut border and gorgeous reindeer.
    Pauline
    x

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  8. StampNScrapJunkieDecember 3, 2014 at 5:43 PM

    Wow! That was a great take on the photo! Thanks for sharing your fabulous project and joining us for our current challenge at Inspiration Destination. Hope to see you again and good luck!
    Ema
    IDCB Owner

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  9. Monika ReeckDecember 3, 2014 at 7:09 PM

    wooooww woooww wooowwww
    Amazing Kitty
    first Thanks for joining with us at HOC challenge
    and wooohoo soo many challenges....how can you do it sweety..
    i wish you luck with all the challenges
    and YOUR CARD IS ADORABLE
    I love the scene you made and the color combo is funtastic..
    love love love this Kitty..

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  10. LisaDecember 3, 2014 at 7:46 PM

    This is so gorgeous, Kitty!! I love the tree border - I need that die!! The reindeer is so cute!! Beautiful card my friend!! I love, love it!! Eli and Elfis are so sweet!! Have a great day :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  11. Crafting with DarcyDecember 3, 2014 at 8:38 PM

    Beautiful card, Kitty!! I have to get that die, too!!! Great take on your inspiration photo. Thanks for joining us at Through the Craft Room Door!
    Hugs
    Darcy

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  12. ColetteDecember 3, 2014 at 9:08 PM

    Oooh! Kitty, love it! This would have been perfect for the last Cosmic Colours Challenge. Glad you had some little elfie helpers. Colette xx

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  13. DIANA L.December 3, 2014 at 9:23 PM

    Super cute I need to get the forest border

    Thank you for joining my DL.ART DECEMBER LINKY CHALLENGE, Have a Blessed day, DIANA L.
    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com http://dianamlarson.ctmh.com



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  14. Beth BrovoldDecember 3, 2014 at 10:29 PM

    Your take on the inspirational photo is spectacular Kitty!! Fabulous card and I see that you are sharing with us at Fussy and Fancy...thank you!!
    Take care,
    Beth

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  15. scrappymo!December 3, 2014 at 11:10 PM

    Great card!
    Love that tree on the hill die,

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  16. Jane WillisDecember 3, 2014 at 11:57 PM

    A really stunning card. The die cut border really pops from the background, a perfect combination. Thanks for playing along at Cardz 4 Guyz
    Jane

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  17. New CreationsDecember 4, 2014 at 12:08 AM

    I love this card, an adorable reindeer image!!!! Love the border die and your fab design with gorgeous polka dot backing paper, really a striking creation:)))

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  18. Kathy D.December 4, 2014 at 1:31 AM

    It's perfect and manly! Love it!
    Kathy D.

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  19. UnknownDecember 4, 2014 at 1:53 AM

    Stunning my friend, I do love Aqua as a colour, and with the white it is amazing, hugs my friend xxx

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  20. brendaDecember 4, 2014 at 3:54 AM

    What a wonderful take on the photo Kitty and it's one of my favourite colour combos, just beautiful.

    Thanks so much for sharing with us at FlonzCraft Vintage Stamping Challenges.

    B x

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  21. Mynn xxDecember 4, 2014 at 4:04 AM

    This is totally awesome! LOVE the gorgeous "sky" with the fabulous polka dots! The clean feel is perfect, too! Thanks for hopping with us at House of Cards! HUGS! :) Mynn xx

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  22. sandieDecember 4, 2014 at 5:55 AM

    wonderful scene-love the border of trees and so pleased you joined us at Uniko

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  23. Scrapping4funChallengesDecember 4, 2014 at 7:09 AM

    Beautiful card, love the scene and the colors!
    Thank you for your entry at Scrapping4funChallenges.
    Rachelle DT
    http://scrapping4funchallenges.blogspot.com

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  24. BarbaraDecember 4, 2014 at 8:31 AM

    Beautiful card Kitty, great idea!
    Thank you for participating in our challenge from Dies R Us!

    Barbara
    Dies R Us Challenge Blog DT
    http://carterie-creative.blogspot.fr

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  25. DiDecember 4, 2014 at 8:33 AM

    Stunning card there Kitty - and a perfect take on the lovely photo too. Tee, hee - those elves are sooo cute :)

    Hugs

    Di xx

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  26. UnknownDecember 4, 2014 at 9:32 AM

    Fabulous card Kitty, thank you for sharing with us at Vintage Stamping Challenge.
    Irene x

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  27. marionDecember 4, 2014 at 9:34 AM

    Lovely card you made, the reindeer is so cute, lots of hugs and love, Marion and of course cuddles to Kiwi, HOneydew and Snowy

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  28. Red Rubber DesignsDecember 4, 2014 at 10:41 AM

    Cute card! Thanks for playing along with us at Red Rubber Inspirationals!

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  29. ReneDecember 4, 2014 at 10:47 AM

    LOVE this card! Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us at Stamp and Create! Good luck,
    Rene :D

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  30. Lynn's PlaceDecember 4, 2014 at 11:51 AM

    WHAT A CUTE PROJECT YOU HAVE DONE HERE...WE @ CIO CHALLENGE BLOG SAYS THANKS FOR PLAYING ALONG WITH US AND HOPE YOU DO AGAIN <((><

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  31. creative ladyDecember 4, 2014 at 12:28 PM

    Lovely card, love the background paper and your image. Thanks for joining Mema's Crafts!

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  32. KraftyKoolKatDecember 4, 2014 at 12:46 PM

    This is so stunning, such gorgeous layout and detail.
    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxxx

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  33. HazelDecember 4, 2014 at 2:29 PM

    Beautiful card. Thanks for entering both of my CHNC challenges with your lovely crafting - hope to see you again soon. x

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  34. RosmarieDecember 4, 2014 at 3:04 PM

    Hi Kitty, your card is just adorable!!
    A magnificent interpretation of our image!! Love it so much!!
    The white forest border looks really great on the wonderful dotted sky!!
    Thank you so much for hopping with us at House of Cards!
    Rosi x

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  35. DonnaDecember 4, 2014 at 4:43 PM

    Great masculine card, it is perfect for the photo, I really like you forest skyline and of course the elfs!

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  36. MandyDecember 4, 2014 at 6:42 PM

    Lovely card Kitty

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  37. NikkiDecember 4, 2014 at 6:42 PM

    What a lovely card! That sky looks fabulous, Great images and layout. Thanks for playing along at Loves Rubberstamps.

    Nikki

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  38. AnonymousDecember 4, 2014 at 7:16 PM

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  39. Cathie BorowskiDecember 4, 2014 at 7:48 PM

    This is a very classy looking card with its sleek lines, fantastic. Thank you for joining the Perfectly Rustics Non Birthday Sentiment Challenge. Cathie DT

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  40. Decosse's Dynamite DoodlesDecember 4, 2014 at 7:49 PM

    ...And I'm back. This card is really neat. I just adore that tree/snowy hill die cut. That reindeer is great too.

    Thanks again for joining us this fortnight over at Fresh Brewed Designs. I wish you oodles of luck and Christmas cheer too!

    Lisa D., FBD DT

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  41. Crafting VickyDecember 4, 2014 at 8:54 PM

    This is such a cute card!!!! Love the papers you have used it really makes for a great card!!!

    Thanks for joining our fortnightly challenge here at Paradise of Stamps Challenge. Hope you will join us next time DT Crafting Vicky.

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  42. CindyDecember 4, 2014 at 11:48 PM

    Great card. Love the punch. Thanks for sharing with us at SBC. Cindy-DT

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  43. LynneDecember 5, 2014 at 12:11 AM

    Stunning card Kitty!!!! Love the simple elegance and the detail of the tree lined background! Thanks for joining us at Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Blog and good luck!
    Hugs,
    Lynne, Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Blog DT

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  44. Holly AKA KopyKatDecember 5, 2014 at 2:30 AM

    Super cute!!! Thanks for playing with us over at Loves Rubberstamps!!!

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  45. sue t.December 5, 2014 at 9:09 AM

    Yeah for using stamps! Thanks for joining us at House of Cards!

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  46. My name is CindyDecember 5, 2014 at 9:44 AM

    This is just stunning. Beautiful stamping and lovely design details. Thank you for joining us at Fantasy Stampers this fortnight. Cindy (DT)

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  47. CazroDecember 5, 2014 at 12:27 PM

    A beautiful card, perfect for a male. Thanks for joining us at Cardz 4 Guyz. Caz

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  48. CélineDecember 5, 2014 at 2:05 PM

    oh so cute
    thanks for playing with us at paradise of stamps
    hugs
    céline

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  49. Mema's CraftsDecember 5, 2014 at 2:52 PM

    Wowww to both your card and your ability to enter so many challenges. I'm glad Mema's Crafts was part of your list. Thanks for sharing with us.

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  50. LauraEvaDecember 5, 2014 at 7:27 PM

    Great color combination! Now thank you!As I now have that song in my head...lol! Thanks for joining us over HIMCR this week!

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  51. julie1December 6, 2014 at 10:38 AM

    gorgeous, thank you for joining us at whoopsie daisy, hope to see you again and good luck xx

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  52. Annettes Hobby RosettesDecember 6, 2014 at 7:53 PM

    This is GREAT
    Thank you for sharing over here at SBC and best of luck with your entry.
    Annette DT

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  53. Julie OdilDecember 6, 2014 at 11:29 PM

    Love that forest die you used. Great card. How long does it take you to find and enter all those challenges? Thanks for joining us this week at Eureka Stamps. Julie, DT member

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  54. PatDecember 7, 2014 at 5:13 AM

    Lovely card...the sky, the forest border die cut as the reindeer. Very effective. Thanks for joining in with HOC! Pat DT x

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  55. karalschuknechtDecember 7, 2014 at 7:43 PM

    Beautiful card, great job, and great for our Celebration Challenge this week at Eureka Stamps. Thanks for joining us.
    Karal DT

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  56. SASAYAKI GLITTER STAMPS BY NAZDecember 7, 2014 at 7:56 PM

    Love love love.
    This is simply stunning.
    Hugs
    Nas xxx

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  57. MarjorieDecember 8, 2014 at 12:38 PM

    Beautiful card... Thank you for playing along with us this week at 'Papertake Weekly'...
    Hugs,
    Marjorie DT xx

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  58. SandraDecember 8, 2014 at 5:15 PM

    Stunning card! Love the glittery background! Thank you so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. Hugs, Sandra

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  59. BeverleyDecember 8, 2014 at 5:33 PM

    Another awesome card, you're certainly a busy bee with your Christmas makes :) Thanks for joining in on the Uniko Studio Challenge. Hugs Bev x

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  60. Barbara GoddenDecember 8, 2014 at 8:09 PM

    Cute card, thanks for playing along with us at Clear it Out Tuesday for the Circles challenge.

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  61. HelenDecember 8, 2014 at 8:25 PM

    Great card - love the scene you've created.

    Thanks for joining us at Cardz 4 Guyz.

    Helen x

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  62. The EmBellished Card - BelindaDecember 8, 2014 at 9:41 PM

    Beautiful card! Love that background paper. TFS!
    Blessings,
    Belinda
    http://theembellishedcard.blogspot.com

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  63. cheironDecember 8, 2014 at 10:34 PM

    So cute. Love that happy little deer! Thank you so much for playing along with the Christmas/Holidays Challenge over at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog with us this week :)

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  64. Jeanette (Forest Ranger) December 8, 2014 at 11:50 PM

    This is a very pretty card! Love that tree die.

    Thank you for participating in the {PIN}Spirational Challenge!

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  65. Andrea WDecember 9, 2014 at 1:16 AM

    Fantastic card Kitty!!! The colors are wonderful and I love the deer and sentiment. So glad you shared your creation at Cardz 4 Guyz.

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  66. Sharnee TorrentsDecember 9, 2014 at 1:17 AM

    LOVE this card dear lady, such a fabbo inspiration pic!! Thanks for joining us at Perfectly Rustics!
    SMiles Sharnee :)

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  67. Katherine ClaytonDecember 9, 2014 at 3:01 AM

    What a sweet card and just perfect for our "Christmas" challenge this week at CIO. Thanks for joining us at Clear It Out Challenge! Hope to see you again next week!!!

    Kathy - CIO DT
    UpintheNightwithKat.blogspot.com

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  68. Sandy PalmerDecember 10, 2014 at 11:23 AM

    Such a pretty card! So clean and crisp, and lovely all at the same time! Spot on on the inspiration photo! Thanks for sharing it with us at My Sheri Crafts! :)

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  69. Crafting VickyDecember 10, 2014 at 6:50 PM

    I'm back with a different DT hat on to say how awesome that is!

    Thanks for joining our fortnight challenge here at Fresh Brewed Challenge. Hope you will join us next time DT Crafting Vicky.

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  70. Cornelia (fun stamping)December 10, 2014 at 11:16 PM

    Fabulous card - absolutely perfect for the inspiration picture! Happy Holidays to you and thanks for linking up with us at HOC!

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  71. Deanne SaundersDecember 11, 2014 at 12:48 PM

    Absolutely beautiful card!! Thanks so much for participating in our THE STAMPING BOUTIQUE challenge!! Hope to see you again for our next challenge!!
    ~DEANNE~
    A Little Bit O' Paper

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  72. crafty-stamperDecember 11, 2014 at 5:37 PM

    Beautiful CAS card and love the B.paper--thank you for joining us at Get Creative Challenges
    Carol DT x

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  73. Angie C. D.December 11, 2014 at 11:17 PM

    Lovely card! The die hill with the trees is darling! Thanks for joining us at Scrapping 4 Fun Challenges. :D

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  74. Gina's CardsDecember 12, 2014 at 1:43 PM

    Such a beautiful cars and the colours are gorgeous. Thank you for joining us at Paradise of Stamps, good luck and I hope you will join us in out next challenge.
    Hugs
    Gina x

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  75. Kim ButterworthDecember 12, 2014 at 5:47 PM

    Great card, love the colours you have used. Thanks for joining us at Perfectly Rustics.

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  76. IsobelDecember 13, 2014 at 4:45 AM

    Great card thanks for sharing at crafts galore encore, good luck x

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  77. Karen DayDecember 15, 2014 at 12:16 AM

    What a fun card - great take on the inspiration photo, and I love your colours! Thanks again for joining us at One Crazy Stamper!

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  78. RockyDecember 15, 2014 at 4:00 PM

    The three of you have done a good job! I love the border punch. Thank you for joining us at HOC.

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  79. Alli DevineDecember 20, 2014 at 1:27 PM

    Gorgeous card love the colour scheme Thanks for joining in with us at Ooh La La creations
    Alli x

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  80. KerryDecember 21, 2014 at 11:09 AM

    Thanks for playing along with us at The Craft Garden this month

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  81. ShariDecember 21, 2014 at 12:43 PM

    Lovely card! Thanks for playing with us at One Crazy Stamper and good luck in the monthly challenge.

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  82. Gill McCallDecember 24, 2014 at 2:52 PM

    Super cute card, thanks for sharing and entering into the Sisters Of Craft Challenge. Happy Christmas. Gill SOC DT

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  83. Connie Can CropDecember 31, 2014 at 6:14 AM

    First off gorgeous inspiration! I love those colors together!! And this card is so cute! I love the deer and that border is awesome!! Thanks for joining my challenge this month!! Scrappy hugs, Connie

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