Please Do Not Forget.

 In the middle of all your fun and joviality over this CHRIST-MAS season, please remember that:-

                                               Keep Safe

Hugs

Cathy

xxxxx

Merry Christmas to You all!!

I hope you all have a super Christmas and a Very Happy New Year.  If we don't get locked down I will be away for Christmas/New Year and my birthday to my sons.

Speak in the New Year.

Keep safe, God Bless

Hugs

Cathy

xxxxx

Second Guest Designer Card for We Love Stamping - Mid Way Inspiration.

Morning peeps.  I hope you are all well and are nearly ready for Christmas. lol!!  My card today is my second and sadly my last card as a Guest Designer over at  https://www.welovestamping.co.uk/  Where the Challenge this month is:- ANYTHING GOES OR CAS.

My 5 x 7 Card Standing

Laying Down

It is a shame that the photos do not show the lovely shimmer on the embossing.

Products Used

Flower Stamp:- Fancy Flowers

Sentiment Stamp:- from Daffodil Stamp Set - both from Honey Doo Crafts

Stamped with Versamark

Heat Embossed using - True White Cosmic Shimmer Embossing Powder - Creative Expressions

Bow from my stash.

Thank you for looking, I hope you enjoy taking part in the Challenge.

5 Challenges Entered

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2021/12/challenge-12-december-2021-anything.html

http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/12/a-bit-more-time-to-craft-challenge.html

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/12/classic-design-challenge-december-12.html

http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2021/12/december-2021-crafts-galore-encore.html

https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/12/world-wide-open-design-team-challenge.html

Hugs

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Sparkles Monthly Challenges Ch# 147 DT Card

 Morning Peeps.  I hope you are are well and getting there with the Christmas preparations?  It is time once again for a Challenge to start over at 

http://sparkles forumchallenges.blogspot.com  Where the Challenge is 

 VINTAGE CHRISTMAS OR OTHER VINTAGE OCCASION'S 

This is my last creation with the Challenge blog as I have decided to step down.  I have been on the Design Team more years than I can remember.  I felt it was time for a change.

My Scalloped DT Card

Products Used

Image:- From Magic Moonlight

B/p - Merry Little Christmas Pad - First Edition

Antique Linen D.I.

Flowers - Ribbon Girls

Die:- Leaves#1 - Little Claire Designs

Lace from my stash

Sentiment Computer Generated

Thank you for looking and do have fun playing the Challenge.

9 Challenges Entered

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2021/12/challenge-12-december-2021-anything.html

http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/12/a-bit-more-time-to-craft-challenge.html

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/12/classic-design-challenge-december-12.html

http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2021/12/december-2021-crafts-galore-encore.html

https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2021/12/crafty-catz-576-anything-goes-with.html

http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/12/chnc-challenge-572.html

http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2021/12/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper.html

http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/11/challenge-106-anything-christmas-goes.html

https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/12/world-wide-open-design-team-challenge.html

Hugs

xxxxxxx

My First Guest Designer Card for We Love Stamping

 Hi Folks.  I hope you can join us on this new challenge blog that Brenda opened in November.  It would be great if we could give her our support.  I am very pleased she has done me the honour of being a Guest Designer this month.  

https://www.welovestamping.co.uk

The Challenge this month is :-  Anything Goes or CAS option.

My Rocker DT Card

Products Used

Stamp :- Roses are Red - Honey Doo Crafts

Promarkers

Dies:- Grand Ovals - LF110

Grand Scalloped Ovals - LF111 - Spellbinders

Brick Embossing Folder

Ribbon for Double Bow - from my stash

Thank you for looking.

Do have fun playing the Challenge.

12 Challenges Entered

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2021/12/challenge-12-december-2021-anything.html

http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/12/week-653-use-die.html

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/12/classic-design-challenge-december-12.html

http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2021/12/december-2021-crafts-galore-encore.html

https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2021/12/crafty-catz-challenge-575-anything-goes.html

https://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.com/2021/12/challenge-449.html

http://qkrstampede.blogspot.com/2021/12/qkr-stampede-challenge-433.html

http://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/12/december-choose-theme-and-stamp-it.html

https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/11/1-december-279-anythinggoes.html

http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/2021/11/anything-goes-challenge-november-30th.html

http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2021/11/anything-goes-weeks-519-520.html

https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/11/world-wide-open-design-team-challenge.html

Hugs

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Beautiful Time

 Hi Peeps, I hope you are all well?  I am not liking the change of weather here in the UK.  The night's draw in so quickly. Although it is cloudy and overcast most of the day so seems like the night is drawing in from the start of the day.

My A5 Portrait Card Standing

Laying

Products Used

Stamp from my stash

Promarkers

Pumice Stone - D.I.

B/p :- Lil' Princess - Item - 981 - Fancy Pants.

12 Challenges Entered

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2021/11/november-2021-challenge-11-anything.html

http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/11/a-bit-more-time-to-craft-challenge_15.html

 http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/11/week-651-one-for-girls.html

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/11/classic-design-challenge-november-11.html

http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2021/11/november-2021-crafts-galore-encore.html

https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2021/11/crafty-catz-challenge-573-anything-goes.html

http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/2021/11/challenge-259-anything-goes.html

https://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.com/2021/11/challenge-448.html

https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/2021/11/morgans-artworld-challenge-11.html

http://qkrstampede.blogspot.com/2021/11/qkr-stampede-challenge-432.html

http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/2021/11/anything-goes-challenge-16th-november.html

https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/11/world-wide-open-design-team-challenge.html

Thank you for looking.

Hugs

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All Glammed Up

Hi Folks, I hope you are all well?

My A5 Portrait Card Standing

Laying 

Products Used

Stamp:- From My Stash

Promarkers

Sakura Glitter Pens

B/p from my stash

Crystal drop recycled from a lamp shade.

14 Challenges Entered

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2021/11/november-2021-challenge-11-anything.html

http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/11/a-bit-more-time-to-craft-challenge_15.html

 http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/11/week-651-one-for-girls.html

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/11/classic-design-challenge-november-11.html

http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2021/11/november-2021-crafts-galore-encore.html

https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2021/11/crafty-catz-challenge-573-anything-goes.html

http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2021/11/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper.html

http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/2021/11/challenge-259-anything-goes.html

https://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.com/2021/11/challenge-448.html

https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/2021/11/morgans-artworld-challenge-11.html

http://qkrstampede.blogspot.com/2021/11/qkr-stampede-challenge-432.html

http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/2021/11/anything-goes-challenge-16th-november.html

http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2021/11/weeks-517-518-anything-goes.html

https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/11/world-wide-open-design-team-challenge.html

Thank you for looking

Hugs

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Sparkles Monthly Challenges Ch# 146 DT Project

 Morning peeps.  I hope you are all well?  It is time once again for another super Challenge to start over at 

http://sparklesforumchallenges.blogspot.com  

Where the Challenge this month is MAKE IT SMALL - Inchies/Twinchies/ ATC's, Bookmarks, Gift Card Holder, Postcard, Fat Page, Card less than 4" sq, Gift tags - as long as it's SMALL!!

My Bauble Gift Tag

Products Used

Purple/ Midnight Blue & Silver Mirri Card

Dies from an eight die set - Linda's Bauble -  Christmas Collection - JND253 - John Next Door.

Ribbon from my stash.

Thank you for looking and do enjoy taking part in the Challenge.

7 Challenges Entered

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2021/11/november-2021-challenge-11-anything.html

http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/11/a-bit-more-time-to-craft-challenge_15.html

http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/11/week-650-christmas.html

https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2021/11/crafty-catz-572-anything-goes-with.html

http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/11/chnc-challenge-268.html

http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/11/challenge-105-anything-christmas-goes.html

http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/2021/11/anything-goes-challenge-november-10th.html

https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/11/week-650-christmas-winner-top-5.html

Hugs

xxxxxxx

Hark The Christmas Rose

 Hi Folks, sorry I have been missing, it is a busy time in The Salvation Army.  I hope you are all keeping well?

My A5 Portrait Card Standing

Laying

Products Used

Stamp:- From my stash

Versamark

True White Embossing Powder - Cosmic Shimmer - Creative Expressions.

Tea Dye - Distress Inks

B/p - Your Life Beautiful - Webster Pages

Ribbon for Bow from my stash

Thank you for looking.

15 Challenges Entered

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2021/11/november-2021-challenge-11-anything.html

https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/11/challenge-617-christmas.html

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/11/classic-design-challenge-november-11.html

http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2021/11/november-2021-crafts-galore-encore.html

https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2021/11/crafty-catz-572-anything-goes-with.html

http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/11/chnc-challenge-567.html

http://cinspirations.blogspot.com/2021/11/november-challenge.html

http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/10/emboss-it-wet-andor-dry.html

http://qkrstampede.blogspot.com/2021/11/qkr-stampedechallenge-431.html

http://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/11/november-christmas.html

https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/11/277-1st-november-anything-goes.html

http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/11/challenge-105-anything-christmas-goes.html

http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/2021/11/anything-goes-challenge-november-10th.html

http://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/11/challenge-71-christmaswinter.html

https://www.welovestamping.co.uk/2021/11/november-christmas.html

Hugs

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Sparkles Monthly Challenges Ch# 145 DT Card

Morning peeps.  I hope you are all well.  It is time once again for a new Challenge to start over at http://sparklesforumchallenges.blogspot.com where the Challenge this month is:- 

SHAKER CARDS.

My A5 Portrait Shaker Card

Products Used 

Pearl Card Stock - Stamps by Chloe

Bp:- Merry Little Christmas - First Edition

Circle Die :- Spellbinders

Acetate

Beads

Peel Offs

Thank you for looking.  I hope you enjoy taking part in the Challenge.

7 Challenges Entered

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2021/10/october-2021-challenge-11-anything-goes.html

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/10/classic-design-challenge-october-10.html

http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2021/10/october-2021-challenge-92-crafts-galore.html

http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/10/chnc-challenge-563.html

http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2021/10/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-october.html

http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/10/challenge-103-anything-christmas-goes.html

http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/2021/10/through-craft-room-challenge-atg.html

http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/2021/10/winner-and-top-3-anything-goes.html

Hugs

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Puppy and Kitten

 Morning Peeps, I hope you are all well?  Those poorly I hope you feel better soon.

My A5 Landscape Card Laying Down

Standing

Products Used

Image and Backing Paper - Puppies and Kittens - Joanna Sheen and Giordano CD Rom

Sentiment Stamp:- Hot off the Press

Dies:- Isabella Butterfly

Pippa Butterfly - Memory Box

Leaves #1 - Little Claire Designs

Scalloped Circles (For the Flower) - Spellbinders

Gem from my stash.

Thank you for looking and enjoy your day.

8 Challenges Entered

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2021/10/october-2021-challenge-11-anything-goes.html

http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/10/week-645-embellish-it.html

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/10/classic-design-challenge-october-10.html

http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2021/10/october-2021-challenge-92-crafts-galore.html

https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2021/10/crafty-catz-challenge-567-anything-goes.html

http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2021/10/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-october.html

https://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/2021/10/happy-birthday.html

http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/2021/10/through-craft-room-challenge-atg.html

Hugs

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Floral Study Second Outing

 Afternoon peeps.  Very overcast here today but not cold.  My card today is using a lovely stamp and I am giving it a second outing.

My 5 x 7 Card

Laying Down

Standing Up

Products Used

Centura Pearl - Snow White Hint of Gold - Crafter's Companion

Autumn Blessings Collection - Natures garden Stencil - Crafter's Companion

Spiced Marmalade and Mustard Seed D.I.

Stamp:- Floral Study - UA6LW0618 - Chocolate Baroque

Stamped using - Potter's Clay - Memento

Promarkers.

Thank You for looking.

14 Challenges Entered

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2021/10/october-2021-challenge-11-anything-goes.html

http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/10/week-644-i-love.html I Love - Flowers - Autumn Colours - Promarkers and my new discovery of Chocolate Stamps.

https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/10/challenge-613-anything-goes.html

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/10/classic-design-challenge-october-10.html

http://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2021/10/challenge-86-autumn-andor-mushrooms.html

http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2021/10/october-2021-challenge-92-crafts-galore.html

http://cinspirations.blogspot.com/2021/10/midway-reminder-post-some-news.html

https://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.com/2021/10/challenge-445.html

http://qkrstampede.blogspot.com/2021/10/qkr-stampede-challenge-429.html

https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/10/275-1st-october-anything-goes.html

http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/2021/10/anything-goes-challenge-october-5th-2021.html

http://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/10/challenge-70-autumn-andor-halloween.html

https://www.welovechocolatebaroque.uk/2021/10/october-anything-autumn.html

https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/09/world-wide-open-design-team-challgne-09.html

Hugs

Cathy

xxxxx

Busy Bees 3

Morning Peeps.  Not a very nice morning here.  Pouring of rain and very dark.  Hence my bad photography. lol!!

My 6 x 6 Card

Products Used

Stamp :- Busy Bees 3 - Creative Expressions.  A very old stamp in my collection.

Promarkers

Dried  Marigold D.I.

Clear Sakura Glitter Pen

B/p - Naural item 824 - Fancy Pants

Card stock from my stash

Thank you for looking

Have a nice day.

6 Challenges Entered

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2021/09/september-2021-challenge-9-school-daze.html

http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/09/week-643-anything-goes-with-option-of.html

https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2021/09/crafty-catz-challenge-565-anything-goes.html

http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com/2021/09/anything-goes-challenge_0120763219.html

https://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.com/2021/09/challenge-444.html

http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/2021/09/anything-goes-challenge-28th-september.html

Hugs

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Busy Bees 1

 Morning Peeps.  Not a very nice morning here.  Pouring of rain and very dark.  Hence my bad photography. lol!!

My 6 x 6 Card

Products Used

Stamp :- Busy Bees 1 - Creative Expressions.  A very old stamp in my collection.

Promarkers

Spun Sugar D.I.

B/p - Groovy item 854 - Fancy Pants

Card stock from my stash

Thank you for looking

Have a nice day.

8 Challenges Entered

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2021/09/september-2021-challenge-9-school-daze.html

http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/09/a-bit-more-time-to-craft-challenge-145.html

http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/09/week-643-anything-goes-with-option-of.html

https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2021/09/crafty-catz-challenge-565-anything-goes.html

http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com/2021/09/anything-goes-challenge_0120763219.html

https://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.com/2021/09/challenge-444.html

http://qkrstampede.blogspot.com/2021/09/qkr-stampede-challenge-428.html

http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/2021/09/anything-goes-challenge-28th-september.html

Hugs

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Deck The Halls

 Morning peeps.  I hope the weather is being kind to you.  We have sunshine here at the moment but it is feeling very Autumnal!

My A5 Landscape Card

Products Used

Stamps:- Deck the Halls - Stampendous

Sentiment:- Merry and Bright - Stamps by Chloe

Promarkers

Card stock and bow from my Stash.

Thank you for looking.

13 Challenges Entered

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2021/09/september-2021-challenge-9-school-daze.html

http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/09/a-bit-more-time-to-craft-challenge-145.html

http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/09/week-642-any-real-animal-or-creature.html

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/09/classic-design-challenge-september-9.html

http://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2021/09/challenge-85-use-any-out-of.html

http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com/2021/09/new-challenge_01104631376.html

http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/09/chnc-challenge-560.html

http://housemouse-challenge.blogspot.com/2021/09/hmfmc-349-anything-goes-or-christmas.html

https://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.com/2021/09/challenge-444.html

https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/2021/09/morgans-artworld-challenge-9.html

http://qkrstampede.blogspot.com/2021/09/qkr-stampede-challenge-428.html

http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/09/challenge-101-anything-christmas-goes.html

https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/09/world-wide-open-design-team-challgne-09.html

Hugs

Cathy

xxxxxxx

Sparkles Monthly Challenges Ch# 144 DT Card

 Morning peeps.  I hope you are all well?  It is time for another super Challenge to start over at 

http://sparklesforumchallenges.blogspot.com  Where the theme this month is:-

AUTUMN COLOURS

My A5 Landscape DT Card

Products Used

Digi Image:- You're Kinda Cute - Mo's Digital Pencil

B/p - Natural item# 824 - Fancy Pants Designs

Promarkers

Tumbled Glass D.I.

Small and Large Corner Punch - X-Cut

Die:- Doo Hickey Fence - Magnolia

Bows from my stash.

Thank you for looking and enjoy taking part in the Challenge

15 Challenges Entered

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2021/09/september-2021-challenge-9-school-daze.html

http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/09/a-bit-more-time-to-craft-challenge-145.html

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/09/classic-design-challenge-september-9.html

http://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2021/09/challenge-85-use-any-out-of.html

https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2021/09/crafty-catz-563-masculine-birthday.html

http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2021/09/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper.html

http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/09/use-2-or-more-patterned-papers.html

http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/2021/09/challenge-254-make-it-digital.html

https://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.com/2021/09/challenge-443.html

https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/2021/09/morgans-artworld-challenge-9.html

http://qkrstampede.blogspot.com/2021/09/qkr-stampede-challenge-428.html

http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2021/09/colours-of-autumn.html

http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/2021/09/through-craft-room-door-atg-challenge.html

http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2021/09/anything-goes-challenge-509-510.html

https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/09/world-wide-open-design-team-challgne-09.html

Hugs

xxxxxxx

Poinsettia on a Completely Different Theme!

Good evening again peeps.  My second posting of the evening. lol!!

This is my earlier card if you wish to look.

https://kraftykoolkat.blogspot.com/2021/09/flowers-and-butterflies.html 

My Poinsettia 5 x 7 Card

Products Used

Stamps:- Poinsettia - UDLSP0117 - Chocolate Baroque

Tea Dye - D.I.

I stamped the image on red and green card and paper pierced it.  Well it was on card stock actually.  I tried with lots of different patterned papers but it just didn't work.

Gems from my stash.

Thank you for looking for the second time this evening.  I hope you enjoy the rest of your evening.

8 Challenges Entered

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2021/09/september-2021-challenge-9-school-daze.html

http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/09/week-641-challenge-for-kath.html

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/09/classic-design-challenge-september-9.html

https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2021/09/crafty-catz-563-masculine-birthday.html

http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/09/chnc-challenge-559.html

http://qkrstampede.blogspot.com/2021/09/qkr-stampede-challenge-427.html

http://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/09/september-stamp-of-moment.html

https://www.welovechocolatebaroque.uk/2021/09/september-anything-goes-with.html

Hugs

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