tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91831537052338014982024-03-13T23:02:42.445+11:00Fiona's Creative WorldFiona Powellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13014816279349298517noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9183153705233801498.post-83729901591170173922014-01-21T05:00:00.000+11:002014-01-21T13:05:41.324+11:00Barley There<div style="text-align: center;">
I am so glad that I had my image coloured well in advance for this challenge. The weather was horrendous last week. Four days in a row over 41 C with two of those days reaching 44 C and no air conditioning at home. It's just so hot, all I did was flop on the couch and watch the tennis. I was very glad to go to work that week. </div>
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This fortnight challenge at <a href="http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">ABC Christmas Challenges</a> as B - Barley there. So put away all those embellishments, lace etc and go back to the land of simplicity. My card uses a stamp from the Stampin Up! set "For the Birds".</div>
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<br />Fiona Powellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13014816279349298517noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9183153705233801498.post-75805999653680999952014-01-08T16:14:00.005+11:002014-01-08T16:14:38.839+11:00Back to the beginning<div style="text-align: center;">
It has been a while since I last posted. I was so busy with the lead up to Christmas, I just ran out of time. Then I found out my blog template had been removed and didn't have time to fix that too! All sorted not, not as swish as the last one, but much better than a blank one.</div>
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It is back to the beginning of the alphabet at ABC Challenges. I can't believe that a year has passed since I joined the team. So much has happened. So, A is very simple, "Anything Christmas". This challenge is sponsored by Bugaboo Stamps and I have used their image Little Penguin Winter - Candy Cane.</div>
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<br />Fiona Powellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13014816279349298517noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9183153705233801498.post-49255614437206416942013-11-15T05:00:00.000+11:002013-11-15T05:00:07.557+11:00Christmas time with Creatalicious<div style="text-align: center;">
Have you got your Christmas stuff all sorted? There are only six weeks to Christmas! I have got most of it sorted, just those last difficult ones to buy for.</div>
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<br />Fiona Powellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13014816279349298517noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9183153705233801498.post-65636844942038202662013-10-30T05:30:00.000+11:002013-10-30T05:30:02.657+11:00ReindeersHi everyone. This fortnight we have the theme of R for Reindeers at <a href="http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">ABC Christmas Challenges</a>. I'll be honest, this was a very quick creation. I coloured the image for S in and only realised at the last minute. At least I'm all ready to go for the next challenge!<br />
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<br />Fiona Powellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13014816279349298517noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9183153705233801498.post-16306379674525775412013-10-02T16:00:00.000+10:002013-10-02T16:00:05.981+10:00T is for Transparent<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hi everyone! I have finally been able to get back on the ABC Christmas Challenges schedule. I took a break, but ended up with appendicitis, so would have missed the time regardless. Then my daughter got sick!</span><br />
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Fiona Powellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13014816279349298517noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9183153705233801498.post-28521738188392973162013-08-15T06:00:00.000+10:002013-08-15T06:00:00.481+10:00For the BoysYes, it has been a while since I posted anything. I have been having a break from the Christmas cards and I forgot to create a post for the last Creatlicious challenge (oops!).<br />
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Apart from all that, it is time for another challenge at <a href="http://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Creatalicious Challenges</a>. This month it is all about boys and the sponsor is Stamp Fairy. They kindly supplied us with this gorgeous image entitle <a href="http://www.stampfairy.com/digistamps_misc_lennycamping.htm" target="_blank">Lenny Camping</a>. I have created a scene with "Big Tree" from Make it Crafty. He is a little small, but I like the overall result.<br />
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Well, summer time for those in the northern hemisphere. I am having to remember the warmth here midst the rain and gloom. One week and we start heading back towards the light! Yay! Half way to Christmas too!<br />
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My creation was actually made late last year as a gift for a birthday party my daughter attended. The image is "Summer Marci" from <a href="http://lalalandcrafts.com/Digis_c10.htm" target="_blank">La-la Land Crafts</a>. The sand castle and shells are from <a href="http://www.makeitcrafty.com/digital-stamps.html" target="_blank">Make it Crafty</a>.<br />
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Fiona Powellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13014816279349298517noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9183153705233801498.post-85419708855420277552013-06-12T16:30:00.000+10:002013-06-12T16:30:05.285+10:00Less is MoreHi everyone! L is for "Less is More" or "Give us a Laugh" over at <a href="http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">ABC Christmas Challenges</a>. Our Challenge this fortnight is kindly sponsored by:<br />
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Fiona Powellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13014816279349298517noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9183153705233801498.post-64413814278287523822013-05-22T16:30:00.000+10:002013-05-22T19:19:08.104+10:00Jingle Bells - Half-way<div style="text-align: center;">
Jingle Bells is the theme for this fortnight over at <a href="http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">ABC Christmas Challenges</a> and we are half way already! I have interpreted this challenge as including a bell. This is what I have come up with. </div>
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It is a Pollycraft image from the Swings 'n Slides collection called "Ring out those Bells". Unfortunately the shop closed down and this image is no longer available, but some of the other Swings 'n Slides images can be found over at <a href="http://www.littlemissmuffetstamps.com/2012/06/swings-n-slides.html" target="_blank">Little Miss Muffet Stamps</a>.</div>
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Fiona Powellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13014816279349298517noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9183153705233801498.post-53377155575378310162013-05-15T08:00:00.000+10:002013-05-15T16:56:10.973+10:00For the Girls<div style="text-align: center;">
Hello once again! I know it has been a while since I last posted a card, but I do have a legitimate excuse. I got a job! Yes, after 7 years at home looking after my girls, I have returned to the work force. It's one of the best things I could have done, but getting used to juggling a family and work has been fun and games. I have been stuffed when I get home, which is when I usually sit and colour.</div>
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Regardless of all that, it is a new challenge time again at <a href="http://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Creatalicious Challenges</a> and this month we are celebrating all things female. I have made a mother's day card, this one was for my Mother-in-Law, using a Papershelter image called The Florist. I hope you like it.<br />
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<a href="http://digihaven.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Digi Haven</a> - Mother's Day<br />
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<a href="http://sentimentalsundays.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Sentimental Sundays</a> - Must us a sentiment<br />
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Fiona Powellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13014816279349298517noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9183153705233801498.post-67302965009554421272013-04-17T16:30:00.000+10:002013-04-17T16:30:01.695+10:00H is for Holiday Helpers at ABC Christmas Challenges<div style="text-align: center;">
We are up to the letter H now at <a href="http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">ABC Christmas Challenges</a>. We are looking for "Holiday Helper" inspired projects. This is a card I made last Christmas, but never posted. It uses Christmas Elf Marci from <a href="http://lalalandcrafts.com/Marci-and-Luka-Digis_c11.htm" target="_blank">La La Land Stamps</a> - a favourite line of stamps in this household. My girls would rather colour these in than use a colouring book!</div>
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<a href="http://notrealstamps.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Digi Galore</a> - One for the Girls<br />
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Fiona Powellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13014816279349298517noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9183153705233801498.post-19109491311738526612013-04-15T03:00:00.000+10:002013-04-15T03:00:00.743+10:00Let's Make a Cake<div style="text-align: center;">
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Fiona Powellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13014816279349298517noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9183153705233801498.post-82775399436901568882013-04-10T20:00:00.001+10:002013-04-10T21:31:07.890+10:00Family Wedding<div style="text-align: center;">
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I thought I would share this wedding card I have made for my step-sister who is getting married this Friday. I'm really pleased with the way it has come up. I have used two images, "Love Me Do" by <a href="http://www.weestamps.com/?page_id=27" target="_blank">Wee Stamps</a> and "Rose Covered Trellis" from <a href="http://thepixiecottage.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">The Pixie Cottage</a>. I hope you like it as much as I do.</div>
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<a href="http://thecraftingcafe.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Crafting Cafe</a> - Let's Celebrate</div>
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<a href="http://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Stamping Sensations</a> - Special Occasions</div>
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<a href="http://www.craftdoormagazine.com/" target="_blank">Through the Craftroom Door</a> - Anything goes</div>
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<a href="http://lejdesignschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">LEJ Designs</a> - Ribbons</div>
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<a href="http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Creative Card Crew</a> - Clouds<br />
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Fiona Powellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13014816279349298517noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9183153705233801498.post-81028304833776770902013-04-10T16:30:00.000+10:002013-04-10T18:41:10.343+10:00Half-way Inspiration at ABC Christmas Challenges<div style="text-align: center;">
We are half way through our current challenge at <a href="http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">ABC Christmas Challenges</a>. You still have a week to upload your Girl or Guy creations. In the mean time, here is my half way inspiration card. The stamp is "Ragged Angel" by Mo Manning.</div>
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<br />Fiona Powellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13014816279349298517noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9183153705233801498.post-8360516279855361672013-04-07T08:50:00.000+10:002013-04-07T09:15:29.626+10:00Spring<div style="text-align: center;">
There have been so many spring challenges going on at the moment that I couldn't resist entering in some of them. This is an art journal I made for a friend's daughter late last year. Her name was added after I took this photo, but I forgot to take a new photo.</div>
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I am entering this card into the following challenges:</div>
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<a href="http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com.au/2013/04/challenge-201-spring-has-sprung.html" target="_blank">Allsorts Challenge</a> - Spring</div>
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<a href="http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Brown Sugar Challenge</a> - Spring</div>
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<a href="http://myshericrafts.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">My Sheri Crafts</a>- Spring<br />
<a href="http://canyoudigiit.com/blog/" target="_blank">Can you Digi it</a> - Choose a season (spring)<br />
<a href="http://craftsandmechallenges.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Crafts and Me</a> - Spring Flowers<br />
<a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com.au/2013/04/challenge-216-flowers-or-fairies_3.html" target="_blank">Crafty Creations Challenges</a> - Spring<br />
<a href="http://jensdigis.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Jens Digi Stamps</a> - Spring<br />
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Fiona Powellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13014816279349298517noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9183153705233801498.post-30074256768223371592013-04-03T17:30:00.000+11:002013-04-03T17:30:02.597+11:00G for Guys or Girls<div style="text-align: center;">
We have made it to G now at <a href="http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">ABC Christmas Challenges</a> and this fortnight we have the theme of "Girl or Guy Creations". Whether you interpret this as "being" for a girl or guy or "featuring" a guy or girl, it is entirely up to you. Just remember that it mus be a Christmas creation.</div>
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This fortnight we are sponsored by Bugaboo Stamps and they are generously offering one lucky winner 7 digis of their choice. I have used their cute image called <a href="http://www.bugaboostamps.com/Fancy-Sunbonnet--Christmas-stuff_p_3200.html" style="color: #888888; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.359375px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Fancy Sunbonnet - Christmas Stuff</a>.</div>
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I am entering this card in the following challenges:</div>
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<a href="http://www.linkupforpink.com/2013/03/challenge-no-11.html" target="_blank">Link up for Pink</a> - Must use pink</div>
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<a href="http://craftyribbonschallenge.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Crafty Ribbon Challenges</a> - Anything goes with ribbon</div>
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<a href="http://www.trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">CRAFT Challenge</a> - Mother's Day/Female</div>
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Outlawz Challenge - Anything goes<br />
<a href="http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/oh-so-girly.html" target="_blank">Sweet Stampin' Challenge</a> - Oh so girly<br />
<a href="http://crazychallenge.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">The Crazy Challenge</a> - Add a charm<br />
<a href="http://craftcreatoins.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">My Craft Creations</a> - For the Girls<br />
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Fiona Powellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13014816279349298517noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9183153705233801498.post-50856018962871215252013-03-15T04:00:00.000+11:002013-03-16T10:05:36.422+11:00Easter with CreataliciousHi everyone, we have an Easter theme over at Creatalicious this month. The card I made features a new image from The Paper Shelter called <a href="http://www.thepapershelter.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3_18&products_id=296" target="_blank">Easter Masterpiece</a>. <br />
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This challenged is sponsored by <a href="http://www.scrappinessdesigns.com.br/store/" style="color: #609499; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Scrappiness Designs</a> and the prize will be a US$6.00 coupon for any purchase at the store!</div>
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<br />Fiona Powellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13014816279349298517noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9183153705233801498.post-87982698572954689682013-03-06T17:30:00.000+11:002013-03-14T10:27:21.112+11:00Christmas Bingo<div style="text-align: center;">
We are up to the letter 'E' at ABC Christmas Challenges, E for "Eyes Down". That means we have bingo board for you this fortnight.</div>
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I have used the diagonal line of ribbon, blue and glitter. The glitter doesn't show up all that well in the picture but I have used a clear glitter all around the edge of the card.</div>
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I have used <a href="http://www.whimsystamps.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=43&products_id=1949" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;" target="_blank">Shape EZ Star Spangled Card</a><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> and </span><a href="http://www.stampfairy.com/digistamps_christmaswinter_clementinewinter1.htm" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;" target="_blank">Clementine Winter1 4</a>, both supplied by this month's sponsors - Shape EZ and Stamp Fairy</div>
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<a href="http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/chnc-challenge-114-ribbons-ribbons.html" target="_blank">Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge</a> - Ribbon</div>
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T<a href="http://thepapergirlschallenge.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">he Paper Girls</a> - Snowflakes</div>
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Fiona Powellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13014816279349298517noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9183153705233801498.post-12034757921992683942013-02-28T14:24:00.002+11:002013-02-28T14:32:31.841+11:00My Little Girl is 5! My youngest daughter turned five today, where did the years go? I made this card for her. She has been going on about mermaids for a while, so I thought she would like this image - Ariel Littlest Mermaid by Yampuff. She has her images on Deviant Art and you can download many for free!<br />
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I did a little bit of experimenting with the colouring this time, so I'm not 100% happy with it. However, I am really happy with the layout and colours I have used for that. Thanks for stopping by to have a look.<br />
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<a href="http://digistamps4joy-sa.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Digi Stamps for Joy</a> - Birthdays are fun</div>
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<a href="http://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">The Sisterhood of Crafters</a> - Birthdays</div>
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<a href="http://cardmakinmamas.blogspot.com.au/2013/02/its-birthday-time.html" target="_blank">Card Makin Mamas</a> - Birthdays</div>
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<a href="http://celebratetheoccasion.blogspot.com.au/2013/02/challenge-101.html" target="_blank">Celebrate the Occasion</a> - Girls birthday (must use pink)</div>
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<a href="http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com.au/2013/02/dies-and-punches-at-crafty-catz.html" target="_blank">Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge</a> - Dies and punches</div>
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<a href="http://diecuttindivas.blogspot.com.au/2013/02/challenge-104-tic-tac-toe.html" target="_blank">Die Cutting Divas</a> - Bingo (gems, 3 patterned papers, stitching)</div>
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<a href="http://digitaltuesdaychallenge.blogspot.com.au/2013/02/challenge-199-birthdays.html" target="_blank">Digital Tuesday Challenge</a> - Birthdays</div>
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<a href="http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.com.au/2013/02/mim-129-with-dr-digis-house-of-stamps.html" target="_blank">Make it Monday</a> - Anything Goes</div>
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<a href="http://onestopcraftchallenge.blogspot.com.au/2013/02/challenge-217-for-kids.html" target="_blank">One Stop Craft Challenge</a> - For the Kids</div>
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Fiona Powellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13014816279349298517noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9183153705233801498.post-74711747010012957742013-02-20T18:00:00.000+11:002013-02-20T18:00:00.913+11:00Designer PaperHello everyone. Over at <a href="http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">ABC Christmas Challenges</a> this fortnight we are looking for your Christmas creations that feature designer paper. I have used Kaisercraft's "Silly Season" paper pad along with "Winter Fairy" from <a href="http://www.weestamps.com/?page_id=27" target="_blank">Wee Stamps</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.com.au/2013/02/its-most-wonderful-time-of-year.html" target="_blank">Winter Wonderland</a> - Most wonderful time of the year</div>
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<a href="http://createdwithlovechallenges.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Created with love challenges</a> - things with wings</div>
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<a href="http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Allsorts Challenges</a> - Things with wings</div>
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<a href="http://scrapbitzcopics.ning.com/group/cmccopicchallengegroup" target="_blank">CMC Copic Challenge</a> - Girly & feminine</div>
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<a href="http://christmasstampin.blogspot.com.au/2013/02/csayl-challenge-3-all-tied-up.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+ChristmasStampinAllYearLong+(Christmas+Stampin'+All+Year+Long)&utm_content=Google+Reader" target="_blank">Christmas Stamping All Year Long</a> - All tied up</div>
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<a href="http://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/2013/02/a-for-anything-with-wings.html" target="_blank">Alphabet Challenge</a> - Anything with wings</div>
Fiona Powellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13014816279349298517noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9183153705233801498.post-34899281582040025372013-02-15T15:05:00.000+11:002013-02-15T15:05:54.233+11:00Valentines Day<br />
Ready for another challenge? Well, this time it is all about Valentine's Day at <a href="http://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Creatlicious Challenges</a>. We want to see all those romantically inspired creations you have come up with. This month we are sponsored by <a href="http://www.stampfairy.com/" target="_blank">Stamp Fairy</a> who is offering a $10 gift voucher to their store. <br />
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I have used a <a href="http://www.stampfairy.com/" target="_blank">Stamp Fairy</a> image called <a href="http://www.stampfairy.com/digistamps_lovevalentines_barryangellove.htm" target="_blank">Barry Angel In Love</a>.</div>
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I am entering this card in the following challenges:<br />
<a href="http://housemouse-challenge.blogspot.com/2013/02/challenge-hmfmc138-i-love-you-sew-much.html" target="_blank">House Mouse</a> - I love you "sew" much<br />
<a href="http://thepinkelephantchallenge.blogspot.com.au/2013/02/the-pink-elephant-challenge-tpe186.html" target="_blank">Pink Elephant Challenge</a> - Love is in the air<br />
<a href="http://celebratetheoccasion.blogspot.com.au/2013/02/challenge-99.html" target="_blank">Celebrate the Occasion</a> - Valentine anything goes<br />
<a href="http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com.au/2013/02/valentines.html" target="_blank">Crafty Sentiments</a> - Valentines<br />
<a href="http://lejdesignschallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/2013/02/lej-designs-challenge-no-40-for-someone.html" target="_blank">LEJ</a> - For someone special<br />
<a href="http://toptiptuesday.blogspot.com.au/2013/02/let-me-call-you-sweetheart.html" target="_blank">Top Tip Tuesda</a>y - Let me call you sweetheart<br />
<a href="http://tuesdayalchemy.blogspot.com.au/2013/02/challenge-50-my-hearts-all-flutter.html" target="_blank">Tuesday Alchemy</a> - Hearts all a flutter<br />
<a href="http://cardmakinmamas.blogspot.com.au/2013/02/im-in-mood-for-love.html" target="_blank">Card Makin' Mamas </a>- Love<br />
<a href="http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com.au/2013/02/valentines-andor-love-challenge-and.html" target="_blank">Digi Designs Challenges</a> - Valentines<br />
<a href="http://creativecreationschallenges.blogspot.com.au/2013/02/3-it-must-be-love.html" target="_blank">Creative Creations</a> - Must be love<br />
<a href="http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com.au/2013/02/challenge-50-valentines.html" target="_blank">Dream Valley Challenges</a> - Valentines<br />
<a href="http://emergencycrafterschallenge.blogspot.com.au/2013/02/welcome-to-february-crafters-i-hope.html" target="_blank">Emergency Crafters</a> - Romance<br />
<a href="http://inkychicks.blogspot.com.au/2013/02/challenge-3-valentine-or-anniversary.html" target="_blank">Inky Chicks </a>- Valentines or anniversary<br />
<a href="http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.com.au/2013/02/mim-127-with-little-miss-muffet-stamps.html" target="_blank">Make it Monday</a> - Valentines<br />
<a href="http://paper-craftingjourney.blogspot.com.au/2013/02/new-challenge-love.html" target="_blank">Paper Crafting Journey</a> - Love<br />
<a href="http://paperplaytime.blogspot.com.au/2013/02/ch-3-border-punches.html" target="_blank">Paper Playtime</a> - Border punches<br />
<a href="http://thepapershelter.blogspot.com.au/2013/02/challenge-99-be-my-valentine.html" target="_blank">The Paper Shelter</a> - Be My Valentine</div>
Fiona Powellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13014816279349298517noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9183153705233801498.post-4526417283314785962013-02-06T18:30:00.000+11:002013-02-09T10:23:55.318+11:00C for Case this CardThis fortnight we are asking you Case our Cards from 2012 over at <a href="http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">ABC Christmas Challenges</a>. That means, we want you to choose one of the cards made by a DT member last year and use it for inspiration. My card was inspired by <a href="http://penrithcrafts.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Samantha's</a> half-way card for K is for Keep it Simple in May last year. I used the layout and white on white concept as my inspiration. My image is <a href="http://saturated-canary.myshopify.com/products/snow-blower" target="_blank">"Snow Blower"</a> from <a href="http://saturated-canary.myshopify.com/" target="_blank">Saturated Canary</a>, the sponsor for this month.<br />
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Sweet Stampin' Christmas - <a href="http://christmasatsweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/2013/01/challenge-2-cold-frosty.html" target="_blank">Cold & Frosty</a></div>
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Fiona Powellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13014816279349298517noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9183153705233801498.post-89452212374381588222013-02-01T18:00:00.000+11:002013-02-01T18:00:08.845+11:00Guest DesignerFor those of you who have been following my blog, I created a card using the Lili of the Valley stamp<a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/acatalog/Stamp_-_Party_Presents.html" target="_blank"> "Party Presents"</a>. It was made specifically for entry in the <a href="http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">ABC Christmas Challenges</a> DT call, but I also entered it in a number of challenges. Well, over at <a href="http://fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.com.au/2013/01/challenge-81-circles.html" target="_blank">Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenges</a> I was randomly selected for a guest designer spot for their current challenge of Circles. The card I made was for a friends birthday, so the colours I selected are her favourite. I have used another Lili of the Valley image, <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/acatalog/Stamp_-_Sunny_Days_and_Smiles.html" target="_blank">"Sunny days and Smiles"</a> and I followed the <a href="http://deconstructingjen.com/" target="_blank">"Deconstructed Sketch No. 86"</a> which fitted perfectly with the circle theme.<br />
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Thanks for dropping by and remember that the <a href="http://fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.com.au/2013/01/challenge-81-circles.html" target="_blank">Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge</a> runs for another week, so why not enter?<br />
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