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Monday, 1 September 2014

Digi Sketch Challenge - 1st September -'It's a Girl Thing!!!'

Hi Everyone,

It's Monday and that means it's Digi Sketch Challenge, but firstly, I must congratulate the Winner of last the fortnight's Challenge, we had loads of really good entries and I really like looking at each of them, so thank you. I really enjoyed your card / project.
 
We have a fabulous Sponsors for this time, offering a fantastic prize:

All Dressed Up


The Winner will receive 2 Digi's from there Store.

We have a fabulous hostess Aniela this fortnight and she has decided that we would have a theme of:

'It's a Girl Thing!!!'

It's a fantastic theme.  You can interpret it as you wish, and it can include a wide range of projects. The choice is endless.

Well together with the Theme you can choose to do the Theme and Sketch, the Sketch or just do the Theme.  It's entirely up to you.  But first you must see the Sketch:


Well it's time for you to see my Card, I went for doing the Theme and Sketch this time.  You can either do the Sketch (S), Theme (T) or you could do the Sketch and Theme (ST)...


Card Materials

6 x 6 Card - Hobbycraft, Card - Hobbycraft, Image - Looking Gorgeous - All Dressed Up, Sentiment - Happy Birthday - Papermania, Design Papers - Designstax - Lucy Cromwell - Papermania, Ribbon - Dovecraft, Glitter - Fairie Kisses - Diamond Sparkles - Hunkdory, Gems - QVC


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Have a great time everyone and I can't wait to see how you have used "It's a Girl Thing!!!" to create your Project.  Remember you have until the 14th September to post your entry

Don't forget to see my other team members to see what they came up with.

I would like to enter this Card into the following Challenges:


Anne-Marie x x

Sunday, 19 January 2014

I'm so Full, I'm going to Pop!!!

Hi Everyone,
I hope you are well, it's a lovely Sunday afternoon, and I have been looking around the web and buying things, so I thought it was about time I stopped and made a Card.  The Card I made was for the Chef, where we have our Stroke Support Group.  He made us the most wonderful dinner, it was four courses and I ate every bit of it, it was delicious.  So I was asked to make him a Card to say thank you.
This is the Card I made:

Card Materials

6 x 6 Card - Hobbycraft, Card - Papermania, Image - Baked Love - Stitchy Bears Digi Outlet, Sentiment - Thank you - Hobbycraft, Design Paper - Designstax - Lucy Cromwell - Papermania, Glitter - Fairie Kisses - Diamond Sparkles - Hunkydory, Ribbon - Create and Craft, Buttons - Hobbycraft, Pearls - Kanban


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That's my Card, see you later.

I would like to enter the Card into the following Challenges:


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Monday, 1 July 2013

Ready-Teddy-Go Challenge - Challenge #24 - 'Flash, Bang, Wallop, what a Picture!'

Hi Everyone,

It's the 1st of the month and that means it is time for another Ready-Teddy-Go Challenge.

Before I go into details on the new Challenge, I have to thank all of you for working so hard to put your entries in to last months Challenge, they were all totally gorgeous.  I really hope the Winner (picked at Random) enjoys  the prize, please check the Ready-Teddy-Go blog to see if it was you.

So lets get on with this months Challenge, it's called

'Flash, Band, Wallop, what a Picture!'


Wow!!!  This is really easy all you have to do is follow the colours within the pictures above.  You just need to remember that your main image needs to be a Teddy Bear.

We are sponsored this time by:

My Mum's Craft Shop

My Mum's Craft Shop

The Winner of this Challenge will receive £10 to spend in their Shop

 Well lets get on and see my Project, and to you maybe it gives you some inspiration.


Bag Details

Bag - Carol's Crafts, Card - Carol's Crafts, Image - Happy Days - Trim Craft, Sentiment - Happy Days - Trim Craft, Design Papers - Designstax - Lucy Cromwell - Papermania, Ribbon - Celebrate, Ric-Rac - Stash, Charm - Carol's Crafts, Flower and Leaf - Floral Botanical Set - Sizzex, Gems - QVC

You do not have to rush your entry as you have until Wednesday 31st July to get you entries in, in this competition.

Lets see what you come up with, I'm really excited about it.

Don't forget to visit my Team Members to see what they came up with for the 'Flash, Bang, Wallop, what a Picture!'.

I would like to enter this Card into the following Challenges:


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Wednesday, 12 June 2013

Stamp 'n' Doodle Challenge - 12th June - Design Team Member - Tracey's Challenge - 'The Colour Purple'

Hi Everybody,

Your 'Father's Day' cards / projects  were wonderful.  I was amazed by all of those who entered.  I must congratulate the Winner (please see the Stamp 'n' Doodle blog page for details of the Winner).
 
Well, I guess it's on with the next Challenge from Stamp 'n' Doodle it is ...

The Design Team Member's Challenge, this week it's the turn of Tracey and she has picked her favourite Colour.

'The Colour Purple!!!'

with this Challenge it's really easy your project all you have to do is follow the Theme.

The Prize

A chance to grab one of Stamp-n-Doodle's Digi Stamps.

I think it time that you saw mine:


Card Materials

6 x 6 Card - Craft UK Limited, Card - Carol's Crafts, Image - Friends Forever - Stamp 'n' Doodle, Sentiment - Best Wishes - Hobbycraft, Design Papers - Designstax - Lucy Cromwell - Papermania, Ribbon - Celebrate, Gems - QVC


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You have until 8pm BST on Tuesday 18th June to enter this Challenge.  Of course, we would love to see you use a Stamp 'n' Doodle image on your creation, but you are not required to use one to join us.

 Come have some fun and a chance to win a digi from Stamp 'n' Doodle Shop!!!

Don't forget to visit my other Team Member's and see what they came up with.

I would like to enter this Card into the following Challenges:

Stampin' for the Weekend Challenge - Cute
The Cutie Pie Challenges - Challenge #46 - One for the Kids
Bearly Mine Challenges - Challenge #90 - Anything Goes

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Sunday, 19 May 2013

Sunday Sketch and Stamp Challenge - Challenge #157 - Anne-Marie's Sketch

Hi Everyone,

I hope you are all OK.

Well, lets get on with the Challenge.  It's Sunday and that means it's Sunday Sketch and Stamp, but firstly, I must congratulate the Winner of last weeks Challenge, we had loads of really good entries and I really like looking at each of them, so thank you. I really enjoyed your card / project.
 
This week our hostess is Me!!! and I have drawn the most fantastic sketch for us to use, and here it is:


On to my Card, that I hope gives you some inspiration:


Card Materials

6 x 6 Card - Craft UK Limited, Card - Carol's Crafts, Image - Summertime Fun Molly - Molly Bloom Designs, Sentiment - Just For You - Hobbycraft, Design Papers - Designstax - Lucy Cromwell - Papermania, Ribbon - Create and Craft, Glitter - Angel Whispers - Diamond Sparkles - Hunkdory, Flourish - Marianne Design, Gems - QVC


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If you want to enter you have until midnight on Saturday 25th May to submit your entry using the InLinkz widget on the main Sunday Sketch and Stamp page.

And don't forget to visit my Team Members to see what they came up with.

I would like to enter this Card into the following Challenges:

Cupcake Craft Challenge - Cupcake #242 - Lots of Layers
As you Like It Challenge - Challenge #2 - Favourite 2 Colour Combo - My 2 favourite colours are Purple and White

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Wednesday, 1 May 2013

Stamp 'n' Doodle Challenge - 1st May - 'Mother's Day or For a Female'

Hi Everybody,

Your 'Anything Goes' cards / projects  were wonderful.  I was amazed by all of those who entered.  I must congratulate the Winner (please see the Stamp 'n' Doodle blog page for details of the Winner).
 
Well, I guess it's on with the next Challenge from Stamp 'n' Doodle, we thought we'd go with ...

'Mother's Day or For a Female'

with this Challenge it's really easy your project all you have to do is follow the Theme.

The Prize

A chance to grab one of Stamp-n-Doodle's Digi Stamps.

I think it time that you saw mine:


Card Materials

6 x 6 Card - Craft UK Limited, Card - Carol's Crafts, Image- A Mother's Love - Stamp 'n' Doodle, Sentiment - Happy Mother's Day - Hobbycraft, Design Papers - Designstax - Lucy Cromwell - Papermania, Ribbon - Create and Craft, Flower and Leaf - Marianne Designs, Pearls - Kanban, Gems - QVC


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You have until 8pm BST on Tuesday 7th May to enter this Challenge.  Of course, we would love to see you use a Stamp 'n' Doodle image on your creation, but you are not required to use one to join us.

 Come have some fun and a chance to win a digi from Stamp 'n' Doodle Shop!!!

Don't forget to visit my other Team Member's and see what they came up with.

I would like to enter this Card into the following Challenges:

Delightful Challenges - Weekly Challenge - I Appreciate You
Moving Along With The Times Challenge - Baby Card
Simply Create Too - Challenge #36 - All About Babies
Stampin' for the Weekend - Die Cuts and/or Punches
Crazy 4 Challenges - C4C183 - Baby Card / Project
Sweet Stampin' Challenge - Anything but Birthday
Love to Create Challenge - Challenge #63 - Punches and / or Dies
Passion for Pro-markers - Week 196 - 'To Die For'
Crafty Creations Challenges - Challenge #220 - Mother's Day with Flowers
Digi Stamps 4 Joy Challenge - Challenge #66 - Women are Special

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Wednesday, 23 January 2013

Fab 'n' Funky Challenge - Challenge #155 - 'Use your Favourite Colour Combination'

Hi Everyone,

Well, it's Wednesday and it's time for another Fab 'n' Funky Challenge.  I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a Happy New Year.  I hope you enjoy it and it brings you what ever you want.  We have got the most amazing Host this week, it's Ginny and she has picked a theme of 'Use your Favourite Colour Combination'.  What a great effort from everyone for last weeks Challenge, I thought that they were all fantastic.  As with everything we must pick a Winner, so please check out the Fab 'n' Funky Challenge blog to find out if it was you.  But I must thank all of you for you wonderful creations, they were all fantastic.

We have a fabulous sponsor with the most fantastic prizes!!!

This week the challenge theme is:

'Use your Favourite Colour Combination'

You can interpret it as you wish, and it can include a wide range of projects. The choice is endless, but just remember to include the Theme.

As you can see my favourite colour is blue and white, I just love them.

Well it's time for you to see my Card...


Card Materials

6 x 6 Card - Craft UK Limited, Card - Carol's Crafts, Image - Flonzcraft, Design Papers - Designstax - Lucy Cromwell - Papermania, Ribbon - Spots and Stripes - Pastels - Papermania, Buckle - Crafting for You - Carol's Crafts, Flower and Leaf - LR0132 - Marianne Designs, Gems - QVC


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Have a great week everyone and I can't wait to see how you have "Your Favourite Colour Combination" to create your Project this week.

Don't forget to see my other team members to see what they came up with.

I would like to enter the Card into the following Challenges:


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Wednesday, 1 August 2012

Stamp 'n' Doodle - 1st August Challenge - 'Use your Favourite Colour'

Hi Everybody,

Wow!!! it's the 1st of August, where did July go, did I miss it???  It's overcast here, we haven't really had a Summer.  I keep hearing about people's Summer and they seem so great, and we haven't really had any.  Oh well, I suppose I shouldn't complain.

Well on with this weeks Challenge.  Wow!!!  Your 'Christmas in July' cards were wonderful.  I was amazed by all of those who entered.  I must congratulate the Winner (please see the Stamp 'n' Doodle blog page for details of the Winner).
  
Well, I guess it's on with the next Challenge from Stamp 'n' Doodle, it's 

'Use your Favourite Colour'

with this Challenge it's really easy your Card or project all you have to do is anything, but it must be in your Favourite Colour, and please tell me what your favourite colour is.  We would love to see all types of creations (cards, scrapbook layouts, boxes, bags, 3D projects, jewellery) anything that strikes your fancy. 

I think it time that you saw my Card, I hope my card gives you inspiration to create yours:


Card Materials

6 x 6 Card - Craft UK Limited, Card - Stash, Image - Dog Days of Summer - Stamp 'n' Doodle, Sentiment - Papermania, Design Papers - Designstax - Lucy Cromwell - Papermania and Hawthorn and Bramble - Daisy and Dandelion, Ribbon - Create and Craft, Pearls - Kanban


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You have until 8pm BST on Tuesday 7th August to enter our 'Your Favourite Colour' Challenge.  Of course, we would love to see you use a Stamp 'n' Doodle image on your creation, but you are not required to use one to join us. Come have some fun and a chance to win a digi from Stamp 'n' Doodle Shop!!!

Don't forget to visit my other Team Member's and see what they came up with.

Anne-Marie x x 

Wednesday, 11 July 2012

Fab 'n' Funky Challenge - Challenge #129 - 'Summer Holiday'


Hi Everybody,

I hope that you are all well???  I wish it would stop raining, that's all it does, rain. rain. rain, rain, rain!!!  Well, today (this is a scheduled post, so hopefully all has gone well) I am at the hospital, it's OK there's nothing wrong with me, it's my Mum this time.  She is going to have her eye worked on, hopefully it will give her some more sight out of her left eye.  She has Retinal Vein Occlusion, all I know they are going to have to inject her in her eye, I think at that point I'll be downstairs getting a coffee!!!

 Well, it's Wednesday and it's time for another Fab 'n' Funky Challenge.  I am the Host this week and I have picked a theme of 'Summer Holiday'.  What a great effort from everyone for last weeks Challenge, I thought that they were all fantastic.  As with everything we must pick a Winner, so please check out the Fab 'n' Funky Challenge blog to find out if it was you.  But I must thank all of you for you wonderful creations, they were all fantastic.

This week we are Sponsored by:


Who will give you $10.00 to Spend in their Shop

What a fabulous prize!!!

The theme of my Challenge is simply called . . .

"Summer Holiday"

You can interpret it as you wish, it could be going on holiday, the plane or it could be something you enjoy doing on holiday, it can include a wide range of projects. The choice is endless.

Well it's time for you to see my Card / Project...




Card Materials

6 x 6 Card - Craft UK Limited, Card - Stash, Image - Beach Babes - Digi Doodle Shop, Sentiment - Fun in the Sun - Me and My Big Ideas, Design Paper - Designstax - Lucy Cromwell - Papermania, Ribbon - Create and Craft, Pearls - Kanban




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Have a great week everyone and I can't wait to see how you have used your "Summer Holiday" to create your Card / Project this week.

Don't forget to see my other team members to see what they came up with.
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Thursday, 28 June 2012

Willow Sketchie Challenge - 28th June - 'Sparkle and Shine'

Hi Everyone,

How are you doing today???  The weather has been really nice (for a change!!!), I was saying to you last week that I had been taking part in a Stroke Trial, well today's the last day of being wired up and doing all the exercises, I now have started seeing tiny improvements, only little ones but it's a bonus.  Still have to go for my MRI scan on Friday, this is followed by 3 follow up appointments, but I think it has been successful.  I was also saying about my Mum, that last week we had to go to the Non-Hodgekins Lymphoma appointment, well I can reveal after months / a year of worrying she is now in Remission, you have no idea that the weight has been lifted.

Now, we are looking for a selection of additional DT members to join our expanding challenge blog.
What do we ask of our DT members?
You will need to produce 1 card per week, you will need to have an updated blog and above all love what we do at Willow Designs.  In particular, we are looking for those crafter's who love to colour!

Willow Designs has been steadily expanding over the last few years and are excited to be exhibiting at our very first Hobbycrafts at Birmingham NEC this November. If you would like to be part of our team please email sales@willowdesignstamps.com giving a brief bio and a link to your blog as well as a list of all current design teams you participate in (if any).

Once your submission has been received you will receive an automated response.
Deadline for all submissions is Monday 2nd July 2012 


Well, it's Thursday and that means it's time for another Willow Sketchie Challenge.  However, there is a new format that we are now following.  There is a Sketch, however there is also a Theme, now it's your choice as to what one or both you decide to follow. 

But firstly, I must congratulate the Winner of last weeks Challenge, and of course the Top Three, we had loads of really good entries and I really like looking at each of them, so thank you all for following my sketch or following my Theme or both. I really enjoyed your card / project.  I hope you enjoy you Voucher to spend at Willow Designs.  Congratulations.

This week our hostess is the most wonderful Pauline, and she has the most fantastic Sketch for you to follow, and here it is:


But, together with the Sketch her Theme is:

'Make it Sparkle and Shine' 

All you have to do the Challenge, is the Card / Project needs you need to make it 'Sparkle and Shine'.

Now I here you calling 'What will I win???'.  I heard you, the Winner of this weeks Challenge (picked at random) will receive a Voucher to spend at Willow Designs, how cool is that!!!


Well, onto my Card for some inspiration:


Card Materials

6 x 6 Card - Craft UK Limited, Card - Stash, Image - Take it Easy - Polly Pickleberry - Willow Designs, Design Papers - Designstax - Lucy Cromwell - Papermania, Ribbon - Create and Craft, Pearls - Kanban, Gems - Stash, Martha Stewart Punch, Butterflies - Crafts Too


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Don't forget you have till Wednesday 4th July at 20.00 BST to enter the challenge.

Also don't forget to visit my other team members.

I would like to enter this Card into the following Challenges:

Charisma Cardz Challenges - Challenge #25 - Anything Goes
My Mum's Craft Shop Challenge - Challenge #63 - Favourite Stamp
Crafty Creations Challenges - Challenge #176 - Embellish It!

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Wednesday, 27 June 2012

Fab 'n' Funky Challenge - Challenge #127 - 'Cute and Girly'

Hi Everyone,

I hope we're feeling all right???  I trust we are, I know for a fact that I am, and that's even with all the physio that I am currently undergoing, it's all right it ends at then end of the week, I'll be sorry to see it go, so I am carrying it on.

Well, it's Wednesday and it's time for another Fab 'n' Funky Challenge.  What a great effort from everyone for last weeks Challenge, I thought that they were all fantastic.  As with everything we must pick a Winner, so please check out the Fab 'n' Funky Challenge blog to find out if it was you.  But I must thank all of you for you wonderful creations, they were all fantastic.

This week we are Sponsored by:


And their offering £10.00 to spend at their Store, how lucky!!!

The theme of the challenge is simply called . . .

"Cute and Girly"

You can interpret it as you wish, it could include a wide range of projects. The choice is endless.

Well it's time for you to see my Card / Project...



Card Materials

6 x 6 Card - Craft UK Limited, Card - Stash, Image - Mabel Lucie Attwell, Sentiment - Mabel Lucie Atwell, Design Papers - Designstax - Lucy Cromwell - Papermania, Ribbon - Create and Craft, Flower - Create and Craft, Gem - Kanban



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Have a great week everyone and I can't wait to see how you have used your "Cute and Girly" to create your Card / Project this week.

Don't forget to see my other team members to see what they came up with.

I would like to enter this Card into the following Challenges:

CAS-ual Fridays Challenge - CFC58 - Pink
Incy Wincy Designs Challenge - Anything Goes
Love to Create Challenge - Challenge #21 - Anything Goes
Party Time Tuesdays Challenge - PTT #74 - Anything Goes
I Love Pro-markers Challenge - #123 - Anything Goes
Sketches by Carly - Sketch #59

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Sunday, 24 June 2012

Sunday Sketch and Stamp Challenge - Challenge #112 - Sam's Sketch


Hi Everyone,

I hope your OK, I am fine.  This weather is getting me down though, I have had to pull out my old Winter clothes I am so cold.  I wouldn't say anything but a couple of days ago, it was the 1st day of Summer.  Well, they say that it got to get warmer by next week, I hope so.

Well, I have to go to the Sobell House Team's work afternoon tea party, how nice of them to treat their volunteers this way, it's lovely.  I have been a volunteer for 6 months now, and I am really enjoying it, I volunteer on a Tuesday from 10am to 2pm.  It's such good fun.

Well, lets get on with the Challenge.  It's Sunday and that means it's Sunday Sketch and Stamp, but firstly, I must congratulate the Winner of last weeks Challenge, we had loads of really good entries and I really like looking at each of them, so thank you. I really enjoyed your card / project. 

This week our hostess is the most fantastic Sam.  She has the most fantastic Sketch for you to follow, and here it is:


On to my Card, that I hope gives you some inspiration:




Card Materials

6 x 6 Card - Craft UK Limited, Card - Stash, Image - Wee Stamps, Sentiment - Wee Stamps, Design Papers - Designstax - Lucy Cromwell - Papermania, Ribbon - Create and Craft, Gems - Kanban




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If you want to enter you have until midnight on Saturday 30th June to submit your entry using the InLinkz widget on the main Sunday Sketch and Stamp page.

And don't forget to visit my Team Members to see what they came up with.

I would like to enter this card into the following Challenges:

Passion for Pro-makers Challenge - Week 154 - Glitter and Pastels
Charisma Cardz Challenge - Challenge #24 - Summer!
Cute Card Thursday Challenge - Challenge #222 - Here Comes Summer!
Delightful Sketches - Delightfully Anything Goes
Moving Along With The Times - Happy 3rd Birthday MAWTT
PaperPlay Challenges - '12 - Week 25 - Use a Die
Sweet Stampin' Challenge - Ribbons and Bows
2 Sisters Challenge - Challenge #97 - Anything Goes
Basic Grey Challenges - Challenge #71 - Favourite Colour Combo

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Thursday, 7 June 2012

Willow Sketchie Challenge - 7th June - 'Animal Antics'

Hi Everyone,

I hope everyone is well???  Well, not much has happened to me over the past couple of days, people have been so busy watching the Celebrations for the Queen's Jubilee.  I celebrated on Sunday as I went down my Uncle's and Aunt's, could of been better weather, but we carry on, don't we.  For the other two day I watched the coverage on the TV, it was fantastic.

Well, it's Thursday and that means it's time for another Willow Sketchie Challenge.  However, there is a new format that we are now following.  There is a Sketch, however there is also a Theme, now it's your choice as to what one or both you decide to follow. 

But firstly, I must congratulate the Winner of last weeks Challenge, we had loads of really good entries and I really like looking at each of them, so thank you. I really enjoyed your card / project.  I hope you enjoy you Voucher to spend at Willow Designs.  Congratulations.

This week our hostess is the most wonderful (fanfare, please) Anne-Marie, that's me!!!  I have the most fantastic Sketch for you to follow, and here it is:


But, together with the Sketch my Theme is:

'Animal Antics' 

All you have to do the Challenge, is putting some kind of Animal somewhere on your project, it could be the main Image or backing papers etc.  The ideas are endless.

Now I here you calling 'What will I win???'.  I heard you, the Winner of this weeks Challenge (picked at random) will receive a Voucher to spend at Willow Designs, how cool is that!!!


Well on with my card:




Card Materials

6 x 6 Card - Craft UK Limited, Card - Stash, Image - Garden Weekly - Willow Designs, Design Papers - Designstax - Lucy Cromwell - Papermania, Ribbon - Create and Craft, Gems - Kanban




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Don't forget you have till Wednesday 13th June at 20.00 BST to enter the challenge.

Also don't forget to visit my other team members.

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