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December 2011

DT Thursday

Hi everyone.  Hope you are having a great holiday!  To help you celebrate, this DT Thursday is brought to you by DT member, Laura Fulcher.  She is also the creator of the video about using the Mega MountTM with our Cover-A-CardTM stamps.  Today she is giving you a "Sneak Peek" at more of the new Valentine and Spring stamps.  Below is the peek and check out her BLOG for the rest of the story!

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Hearts & Flowers Challenge

Our "Hearts & Flowers" challenge (a valentine theme), starts on Thursday, January 5.  If you would like a chance to win a $25 Gift Certificate for free stamps, create your card following the instructions below:

  • Use the Inlinkz thumbnail format at the bottom of of the January 5 post.
  • Ending time for this challenge will be next Wednesday, January 11, at 10 p.m. EST.
  • The winner is picked using Random.org.
  • The players are notified by email of the winner that night.
  • The winner's name will be posted with the DT Thursday post on January 12.

For those of you who have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask and Email Me.

I hope you have enjoyed this DT Thursday!! Thanks for stopping by to join in the fun!

 

 Shirley

 


Wishing You And Yours A Happy And Safe Holiday!!

Hello everyone!  It's Christmas Eve and I have one more gift to wrap.  How about you?  Thank goodness Santa comes late at night while we are asleep.  :-)  I also noticed on the calendar there are other religious holidays occurring right now too! 

On behalf of Mitra, her staff, the Design Team, and me:

WE WISH YOU AND YOURS A VERY HAPPY and SAFE HOLIDAY SEASON!!

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For the card above I used Cover-A-Card  Holly and Enjoy The Magic to create my card. 

See you back here on:

  • December 29 for DT Thursday, and don't forget our challenge on
  • January 6, 2012, for Hearts & Flowers - A Valentine Theme!

Thanks for stopping by to look and say hi!!

 

 Shirley

 


The Pink Challenge Winner & DT Thursday!!!

Kathy at Kathy's Always Stamping,  is our winner for our "Hearts And Flowers Challenge".   Congratulations, Kathy, and happy shopping!  If the rest of you missed all of the entries for the challenge, please check them out HERE or in our Card Galleries at the top of the page.

Today's DT member just arrived a few days ago in the United States, from her home in the Asian-Pacific area, to visit with family and friends.  She is traveling with her husband and 4 children.  If you follow her blog, you know right away it's Dina Kowal.  Recently she told me she is still getting used to blogging here in the states during the day time.  Even though she is on the move, she is gifting us with another beautifully designed card.  She is also giving you a "Sneak Peek" at some of the new Valentine and Spring stamps to be in the online store soon.  Below is a peak at what she has in store for you!  You can see the rest of her creation by going HERE to visit her blog!

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Hearts & Flowers Challenge

Our "Hearts & Flowers" challenge (a valentine theme), starts on Thursday, January 5.  If you would like a chance to win a $25 Gift Certificate for free stamps, create your card following the instructions below:

  • Use the Inlinkz thumbnail format at the bottom of of the January 5 post.
  • Ending time for this challenge will be next Wednesday, January 11, at 10 p.m. EST.
  • The winner is picked using Random.org.
  • The players are notified by email of the winner that night.
  • The winner's name will be posted with the DT Thursday post on January 12.

For those of you who have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask and Email Me.

I hope you have enjoyed this DT Thursday!! Thanks for stopping by to join in the fun!

 

 Shirley

 


We Are In The "Pink" Challenge

Our DT members are ready for you to take a look at their designs using "Pink"!  You will also find "Sneak Peeks" using some of our stamps for Spring 2012.  So let's get to it and check out their blogs below:

If you would like a chance to win a $25 Gift Certificate for use in our online store, create your card following the instructions below and join us in the "Pink Challenge:

  • Use the Inlinkz thumbnail format at the bottom of of this post.
  • Ending time for this challenge will be next Wednesday,December 21, at 10 p.m. EST.
  • The winner is picked using Random.org.
  • The players are notified by email of the winner that night.
  • The winner's name will be posted with the DT Thursday post on January 12.

For those of you who have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask and Email Me.


Challenge Dates & Plans

Kelli Richardson, our Design Team Coordinator, has provided the January dates for the new Challenge Calendar in the sidebar to your left.  There are some new plans for the blog, future challenges, and our new 2012 Spring Stamps that will be released soon.  Stay tuned.

Christmas is getting very close and I am just finishing my cards.  How are you doing with yours?  I've seen some beautiful Christmas cards with pink on them, so get busy out there and join in our challenge while you are finishing up your cards too!

Hope you week has been great so far!! Thanks for stopping by to say hi and join us in the fun!

 

 Shirley

 

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"It's Beginning To Feel A Lot Like" Winter And A Winner Too!

Our new winner for the "What You Like To Drink Challenge" is Ellen Taylor at The Serendipitous Stamper.  Congratulations, Ellen, and happy shopping!  If the rest of you missed all of the entries for the challenge, please check them out HERE.

It's that time of year when Winter and Christmas are in the air everywhere in this part of the world.  I thought it might be great to review some of the cards created by our Design Team with a Winter and/or Christmas theme!  I decided to visit their albums, which is always fun, and here is what I found for you.  By clicking on their cards below you can go to the posts on their blogs.

This post from Daniela Dobson, uses Snow Many Presents image, Snow Many Presents sentiment, and Cover-A-Card Dotty Pattern, just really brings Winter and Christmas both into focus!

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Next is Dina Kowal's card using Poinsettia, Rose Music, and Season Of Hope.  Her dimensional use of the flower is just stunning.

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Below you see Jeanne Streiff's adorable card using Snow Angel and Cover-A-Card Christmas Text.  A very beautifully built snow angel!!

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Jenny Gropp created this 'sweet' card with Gingerbread Boy, Holiday Word Border, and Delicious Wishes (which can also be purchased as part of Clear Stamp set, Let Them Eat Cake).

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This beautiful scene was created by Julie Koerber.  She used Cover-A-Card Birch and the beautiful sentiment All Is Calm (which can also be purchased as part of clear set All I Want For Christmas).

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Laura Fulcher's warm and lovely card illustrates what a lot of us think about during the cold Winter/Christmas season.  She used Comfort Cocoa, sentiment Comforting Cocoa, and Cover-A-Card Large Dots.

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Last, but not least is this fun and beautiful card by Vicki Garrett.  She used Goldie On Ornament, Believe Wish Dream, and Cover-A-Card Twas The Night

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Don't those beautiful cards just put you in the mood?  Don't forget you can click on them to go directly to the post for more details.

Pink Challenge Information

Our "Pink" challenge, starts on Thursday, December 15.  If you would like a chance to win a $25 Gift Certificate for free stamps, create your card following the instructions below:

  • Use the Inlinkz thumbnail format at the bottom of of the December 15 post.
  • Ending time for this challenge will be next Wednesday, December 21, at 10 p.m. EST.
  • The winner is picked using Random.org.
  • The players are notified by email of the winner that night.
  • The winner's name will be posted with the DT Thursday post on January 12.

For those of you who have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask and Email Me.

In addition to today's fun, if you are making Christmas cards, etc., check out our current Fall-Winter images by clicking on the Current Fall-Winter Catalog tab at the top of this page.  Time is running out!!!

Hope you week has been great so far!! Thanks for stopping by to look and say hi!

 

 Shirley

 


What Do You Like To Drink Challenge

Our DT members have been busy stamping, inking, and designing cards around our theme, "What Do You Like To Drink? Challenge".  So let's get to it and check out the DT's great designs on their blogs listed below:

If you would like a chance to win a $25 Gift Certificate for use in our online store, create your card following the instructions below and join us in the challenge:

  • Use the Inlinkz thumbnail format at the bottom of of this post.
  • Ending time for this challenge will be next Wednesday, December 7, at 10 p.m. EST.
  • The winner is picked using Random.org.
  • The players are notified by email of the winner that night.
  • The winner's name will be posted with the DT Thursday post on January 12.

For those of you who have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask and Email Me.  Our list of challenges with the dates is in the second side bar to your left.

In addition to today's fun, if you are making Christmas cards, etc., and need ideas, check out our Card Galleries or Shop tabs at the top of this page.  Time is running out!!!

Hope you week has been great so far!! Thanks for stopping by to look and say hi!

 

 Shirley