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1 February 2013

Sparkles Christmas!

Its the first of the month which can only mean one thing, the start of a new challenge 
over at Sparkles Christmas!  This month we have a really easy challenge for you, as we are celebrating our 2nd Birthday whoop whoop!!! The theme is

ANYTHING GOES!!

but remember it must be a Christmas creation!!

I decided to have a play with a new stamp that I got in the sales. I nearly brought this 'Boofle' set before Christmas when it was £19.99. So glad I didn't because I got it out of The Range for £7.99 lolol & there are soooo many cute stamps in the set!



Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Christmas Challenge- fab sketch
Crafty Ribbons- anything goes with ribbon
That Craft Place- new stash (penguin & corner die)

Goodies I Have Used
Image- 'Penguin' from the 'Boofle Christmas' stamp set
5" square red card blank
Spectrum Noirs from Natalie & Amy's
Penguin- IG10, IG8, IG7, IG5, IG1, OR3 & OR1
Hat- DR7, DR6, DR4, CR11 & CR8
Ground- IB1, BT2 & BT1

Papers & Embellishments
DP- 'Snowed In' winter papers by My Minds Eye
'Macarena' corner die cut by Memory Box 98291 from Natalie & Amy's
'Incire Flower' die cut by Nellie Snellen MFD024
'Icicle' die cut by Marianne D LR0135 from Natalie & Amy's
'Circle' die cuts from the 'Doily' set by Nellie Snellen MFD020
Sentiment from the 'Humphrey's Corner' stamp set 'Christmas Wishes' from Natalie & Amy's
Red paper by Kodak
'Star Dust' Stickles from Natalie & Amy's
'Fizzy Moon' ribbon
Colour distressing done using 'turquoise' Panpastel from Natalie & Amy's

This month we are sponsored by Fantastic Ribbons, the winner will receive a £10 voucher to spend..
Thank you so much for stopping by today  please pop over & see what fab creations the DT have made to inspire you this month!
Hugs xx
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15 comments:

  1. Hazel (Didos)1 February 2013 at 16:23

    Ah how cute is this wee one, hes adorable, Love him. Hope you have a fabby weekend painting, Love Me xox

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  2. Unknown1 February 2013 at 16:45

    Awww this is so cute Shell, love your new image. So fun xx

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  3. nicolet1 February 2013 at 16:46

    You have made a beautiful christmascard!
    Thanks for joining us this week at CCWS.
    Hugs Nicolet

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  4. Lisa Jane1 February 2013 at 18:06

    oh he is a cutie .. and i just love the icicles
    Lisa x

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  5. jackiescrafts1 February 2013 at 18:12

    He's a cutie and you've made a lovely card
    Hugs Jackie x

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  6. Jo1 February 2013 at 18:50

    Hi Shell.....love that sweet penguin and what a bargain!
    Hugs Jo x

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  7. Sandra H1 February 2013 at 20:05

    Shell you got a real bargain with your stamp set and you have presented it so well on your card coloured so beautifully too and nice surroundings xx

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  8. Debbie1 February 2013 at 20:25

    Gorgeous card dearie.Love this penguin - so sweet.Fab papers too.Hugs Debs x

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  9. Lorraine1 February 2013 at 21:09

    Fabulous winter card Shell. The penguin is so cute and I love the icicle die.
    Lorraine x

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  10. Jayne A1 February 2013 at 21:10

    Awww this is just so cute.
    Hugs
    Jayne

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  11. Lotte2 February 2013 at 08:43

    Beautiful card! Good luck with the challenge of CCWS. Hugs Lotte

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  12. Chris_P2 February 2013 at 17:05

    This is so cute!! Thanks for joining us at CCWS this week!

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  13. Sue B 3 February 2013 at 00:38

    Aww this penguin is SO sweet Shell…and the papers are gorgeous… love the icicle border and ribbon! :-)
    Hope you are well hun!
    Big hugs
    Sue xx

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  14. Wilma3 February 2013 at 07:47

    Very cute!
    Thanks for joining us at CCWS!

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  15. Unknown6 February 2013 at 21:27

    Awww what a cute little penguin. Lovely card and super ribbon too. Thanks for sharing it with us at Crafty Ribbons in our Anything Goes with Ribbon challenge this time.
    hugs
    Dawn xx

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Hugs Shell xx