Mid Way Posting of We Love Stamping April Challenge

It's time for the midway posting of the April Challenge over at https://www.welovestamping.co.uk/  Where the theme this month  is :-

FAVOURITE STAMP-USING EMBELLISHMENTS - LACE, RIBBON, FLOWERS, GEMS ETC.  CHOSEN BY ME!

there is always the anything goes option. 

My 8 x 8 Card

Standing

Laying Down

Products Used

8 x 8 Card Blank - Anna Marie Designs

Deep Ocean Shimmer Card - Limetree Crafts

Embossalicious Embossing Folder

Versa Mark Water Mark Stamp Pad

Stamp:- The Flower and Sentiment - Stamps by Chloe (Chloe hasn't named this set of stamps on the packaging)  It has been in my stock a long time though.

Wow - Starry Night - WS67R Embossing Powder

Dies:- Pierced Rectangle Stax - Die-namics - MFT

          Whimsical Flourish - 98373 - Memory Box

          Katie Corner - 960 Poppy Stamps(Part of Memory Box)

Cluster in the centre of the Flowers - BA1003 - Chloe's Creative Cards

Dies and  Stamped Flowers are cut using Centura Pearl - Snow White Hint of Silver - Crafter's Companion

Thank you for looking.

I am very sad to announce that this my last posting on my blog.  I have decided to close my blog, I will still craft when time allows.  My Church work has taken over the time in my life, also being in my craft room has lost it's sparkle since the loss of my husband.  We used to be in the room together doing our separate hobbies and I go to talk to him about something and he isn't there!!

The Design Team at We Love Stamping are a lovely group of ladies and I have enjoyed my time with them.  I wish them and all of you a lovely time crafting going forward.

God Bless.

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We Love Stamping April Challenge

Morning Folks.  It is time for a new Challenge to start over at https://www.welovestamping.co.uk/  Where the theme this month  is :-

FAVOURITE STAMP-USING EMBELLISHMENTS - LACE, RIBBON, FLOWERS  ETC.  CHOSEN BY ME!

there is always the anything goes option.

 My 7 x 7 Card

Very Glittered but unfortunatley not showing up in the photo

                                   Products Used.

Digi Image - Fae2 - I bought it when there was Fitztown about, now known as Morgan's Artworld.  I don't know what the image is called now!

Promarkers

Sakura Glitter Pens

Crystallina Sparkelicious Glitter - Chole's Creative Cards

B/p - Wish - Item#650 - Nancie Rowe-Janitz - Fancy Pants Designs

Dies:- Lace Corner Deco A - Cheery Lyn Designs

Leaves#1 - Little Claire Designs

Corner Punches from Martha Stewart and X-Cut

Flowers / Lace and peel offs from my Stash.

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

Stamps from Fairy Hugs for the winners

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Mid Way of Challenge on We Love Stamping

 Morning Folks.  It is time for the mid way  posting of our  Challenge over at https://www.welovestamping.co.uk/  Where the theme this month  is :-

WELCOME SPRING - CHOSEN BY LYNN

there is always the anything goes option. 

My 5 x7 DT Card

Products Used

5 x 7 Card Stock - Papermania - Do Crafts

Stamp Plate:- Bouquet of Tulips for image and Sentiment - Honey Doo Crafts

Stencil - Spirals(DL) - Honey Doo Crafts

Image stamped using - Tuxedo Black - Memento

Scattered Straw - D.I. - Tim Holz - Ranger for the stencil

Promarkers:- Leaf Green- Cinnamon - First did the tissue around the planter in Lavendar but it didn't show up the difference of the Lilac I used for the Tulips.  I then used Mauve but I now think it is too dark because you can't see the folds in the tissue.

Thank you for looking and I hope you enjoy playing in the Challenge.  Good luck to you all and I will look forward to seeing your entries.

9 Challenges Entered

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2025/03/march-2025-anything-goes-w-optional.html

https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/03/challenge-819.html

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/03/classic-design-challenge-03-2025-marapr.html

https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/03/challenge-123-for-girls.html

https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/03/march-2025-crafts-galore-encore.html

https://cinspirations.blogspot.com/2025/03/march-challenge-anything-goes.html

https://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.com/2025/03/challenge-579.html

https://www.stampingsensations.uk/2025/03/spring-inspiration.html

https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/03/317-march-anything-goes-optional-clean.html

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We Love Stamping March Challenge

 Morning Folks.  It is time for a new Challenge to start  over at https://www.welovestamping.co.uk/  Where the theme this month  is :-

WELCOME SPRING - CHOSEN BY LYNN

there is always the anything goes option.

My A6 DT Card

Products Used

Stamp Plate :- Welcome Spring - Honey Doo Crafts

Stamped with Tuxedo Black - Memento

Pronarkers - Leaf Green - Tropical Orchid - Cinamon

Butterfly Embellishment - Product Code - 280 GCS - Imports Ltd

This was my first version but felt the stamp wasn't so good gold embossed

Stamp Plate :- Welcome Spring - Honey Doo Crafts

Stamped with Versmark Stamp pad

Embossing Powder:- Jeweled Gold - item # EP175 - Stamp -n-Stuff - Stampendous

Promarkers :- Leaf Green - Tropical Orchid - Raw Sienna

Butterfly Embellishment - Product Code - 280 GCS - Imports Ltd

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

Two Spring themed Penny Black stamp sets from Buddly Crafts are on offer to the winners

7 Challenges Entered

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2025/03/march-2025-anything-goes-w-optional.html

https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/03/challenge-818-cas.html

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/02/classic-design-challenge-02-2025-febmar.html

https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/03/march-2025-crafts-galore-encore.html

https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/02/crafty-catz-challenge-688.html

https://www.stampingsensations.uk/2025/03/march.html

https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/02/316-february-anything-goes-with.html

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Midway of We Love Stamping February Challenge.

Morning Folks.  It is time once again for the midway posting of  our February Challenge over at :-

https://www.welovestamping.co.uk/  Where the theme this month is CAS chosen by Faith.

There is always the Anything Goes option 

My A6 Scalloped DT Card

Products Used

Stamp:- Light Up The Sky-  #1144 - AALL & Create

Stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black

Promarkers:- Forgot to make a note of colours used.

Stamped straight on to the card blank and didn't use my usual stamping and colouring card stock.  The colours have come out different to what I expected.

Thank you for looking and I hope you continue enjoying playing the Challenge this month.

7 Challenges Entered

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2025/02/february-2025-anything-goes-w-optional.html

https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/02/challenge-817.html

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/02/classic-design-challenge-02-2025-febmar.html

https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/02/february-2025crafts-galore-encore.html

https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/02/crafty-catz-687-challenge.html

https://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.com/2025/02/challenge-577.html

https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/02/316-february-anything-goes-with.html

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We Love Stamping - February Challenge

Morning Folks.  It is time once again for the start of our February Challenge over at :-

https://www.welovestamping.co.uk/ (Where did that month go)?  Where the theme this month is CAS chosen by Faith.

There is always the Anything Goes option

 Two prizes of Lavinia stamps and stencil (photos not to scale). (Please note, (Lavinia) cannot provide exchanges/replacements/refunds for any products received through this third-party giveaway).

My A5 Card

Products Used

B/p :- Envision - item #647 - Daydreams by nancie Rowie Janitz - Fancy Pants Designs

Rose Wooden mounted stamp - Anita's Size H 48721 23388 - Stamped twice - Fussy cut and decopaged.

Promarkers:- Pink carnation - Cerise - Green Shoot - Leaf Green - Bright Green - Caramel

Sentiment stamp:- Whispers words - 48721 49904 - Do Crafts

Peel off from my stash.

Thank you for looking and do have fun playing in the first part of the February Challenge

6 Challenges Entered

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2025/02/february-2025-anything-goes-w-optional.html

https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/02/challenge-816.html

https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/02/february-2025crafts-galore-encore.html

https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/01/crafty-catz-686-atg-blue-and-green.html

https://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.com/2025/01/challenge-575.html

https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/01/315-january-anything-goes-optional.html

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We Love Stamping Midway Posting for January.

Morning Folks. Welcome to the midway posting for our first Challenge of 2025 over at https://www.welovestamping.co.uk/  Where the theme is :-ANYTHING BUT A SQUARE - ANY OTHER SHAPED CARD chosen by Emma

there is always the anything goes option. 

We have a Guest Designer this month - Christine.  Go to the Challenge Blog to see her lovely Creation.

My Curved Rectangle Card

Products Used

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

B/p - Offcut from Wish item #650 - Nancy Rowie - Janiz - Fancy Pants Designs

Die to cut the card shape and layers- Curved Rectangles - Mega Nesties - S5-006 - Spellbinders

Wooden Mounted Stamp - Swan - 820m - Personal Impressions

Stamped with Tuxedo Black - Memento

Tumbled Glass - Distress Ink - Ranger

Promarkers - Warm Grey - Pumpkin - Icicle - Pastel Blue - Denim Blue

Thank you for looking and do have fun in continuing to play in the January Challenge.

9 Challenges Entered

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2025/01/january-2025-anything-goes-w-optional.html

https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/01/challenge-815.html

https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/01/challenge-746-anything-goes.html

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/01/classic-design-challenge-01-2025-janfeb.html

https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/01/january-2025-crafts-galore-encore.html

https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/01/crafty-catz-challnge-685.html

https://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.com/2025/01/challenge-574.html

https://www.stampingsensations.uk/2025/01/january.html

https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/01/315-january-anything-goes-optional.html

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We Love Stamping 2025 - January Challenge

 Morning Folks.  Happy New Year to you all.  I hope you are all well and ready for our first Challenge of 2025 over at https://www.welovestamping.co.uk/  Where the theme is :-

ANYTHING BUT A SQUARE - ANY OTHER SHAPED CARD chosen by Emma

there is always the anything goes option.

We have a Guest Designer this month - Christine.  Go to the Challenge Blog to see her lovely Creation.

Three prizes from AALL and Create, die set and two stamp sets

My 5 x 7 Easel Card

Side View

Products Used

5 x 7 Kraft Card - From my stash

B/p From Pennies Worth

Wooden mounted Stamp- Ecarte, Splits, Pirouette-  2361K - Margaret Sherry Collection - Penny Black

Flower Corner Punch - Martha Stewart

Tumbled Glass D.I. - Ranger

Promarkers - Putty - Coral - Blossom - Pink Carnation - Buttercup - Tulip Yellow - Lavendar - Lilac - Ice Grey2 - Ice Grey 3 - Sandstone

Sentiment Stamp - Barbra Grey - Clarity

Stamped with - Tuxedo Black - Memento

4 Little bows - from my stash, I have had for years - It just says Sen Plus on the bag.

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

6 Challenges Entered

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2025/01/january-2025-anything-goes-w-optional.html

https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/01/january-2025-crafts-galore-encore.html

https://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/01/hand-colored-image-challenge.html

https://pennybfriendssaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/01/pbsc-january-anything-goesoptional.html

https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/11/314-anything-goes-optional-monochrome.html

https://www.stampingsensations.uk/2025/01/january.html

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Merry Christmas.

 May I take this opportunity to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthy New Year.

But don't forget the true meaning of Christmas.

Hugs

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Midway Posting for We Love Stamping December Challenge

 Morning Folks!  It is that time again for midway of the December Challenge over at:-  https://www.welovestamping.co.uk/  Where the Challenge this month is:-  WINTER INSPIRATION - Or  Anything Goes.

Our Guest Designer this month is:- Denise

You must have at least one piece of Stamping on the front of your card not inside and not just a small sentiment.

My A5 DT Card

Products Used

Stamp:- Hark the Christmas Rose - Chocolate Baroque

Sentiment Stamp:- Dawn Bibby Designs with Personal Impressions DB117

Both stamped with Memento- Tuxedo Black

Promarkers:- Satin-Leaf Green-Bright Green-Forest Green-Primrose-Soft Lime-Lime Twist 

Clear Sakura Glitter pen - XPGB#700 - Sadly not showing up in the photo

Kraft Card and Lace from my stash.

Thank you for looking and do have fun continueing to play in the Challenge.

10 Challenges Entered

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2024/12/december-2024-anything-goes-w-optional.html

https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/12/week-811.html

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/12/classic-design-challenge-12-2024-decjan.html

https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/12/december-2024-crafts-galore-encore.html

https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/12/crafty-catz-684-anything-goes.html

https://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2024/12/536-time-to-be-merry-mirtillamente.html

https://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.com/2024/12/challenge-573.html

https://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/12/hey-sweet-stampers-it-is-to-share-new.html

https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/11/314-anything-goes-optional-monochrome.html

https://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/2024/12/december-11-christmas.html

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We Love Stamping December Challenge.

Morning Folks!  It is that time again for another new Challenge to start over at:-  https://www.welovestamping.co.uk/  Where the Challenge this month is:-  WINTER INSPIRATION - Or  Anything Goes.

Our Guest Designer this month is:- Denise

You must have at least one piece of Stamping on the front of your card not inside and not just a small sentiment.

May we ask all entrants to read and familiarise themselves with our revised Rules and Copyright pages.

We remain a for fun challenge and continue to offer prizes, but have never condoned or endorsed the use of Copyright images/products. Recently a number of entries have contained Copyright material in various formats, this has been addressed by ourselves and those entrants blocked from entering. The owner/s of the said images have dealt with the issue as they see appropriate.

We appreciate your support in keeping us all safe from any Copyright infringement.

Three prizes from AALL and Create, A4 sets Pheasants, Alstromeria  and Key Botanicals

 My A4 Project

Products Used

Main Card Stock - White Double-Sided Pearl - Anna Marie Designs

Blue Holographic Card from my Stash

Digi Stamp:- WANDERING STAR OCTAVIA FROSTED WINTER - POLKADOODLES

Graph'it Markers

Sakura Glitter Pens

Stamps:- Small Winter Tree - SEPT026 - Stamps by Chloe

Large Winter Tree SEPT025 - Stamps by Chloe

Wow Mercury Glass Embossing Powder 

Ice Maiden Sparkelicious Glitter

Crystallina Sparkelicious Glitter

Faux Snow

White Vellum (All from Stamps by Chloe) 

Gems from my Stash.

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

10 Challenges Entered

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2024/12/december-2024-anything-goes-w-optional.html

https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/11/week-809.html

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/11/classic-design-challenge-11-2024-novdec.html

https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/12/december-2024-crafts-galore-encore.html

https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/11/crafty-catz-challenge-683.html

https://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2024/11/535-tis-season-polkadoodles.html

https://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/11/use-digi-image-challenge.html

https://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.com/2024/11/challenge-572.html

https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/11/314-anything-goes-optional-monochrome.html

https://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/2024/11/november-27-anything-goes.html

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Midway Posting for November Challenge at We Love Stamping.

 Morning Folks!  It is that time again for the midway posting for the Challenge over at:-  https://www.welovestamping.co.uk/  Where the Challenge this month is:-  CHRISTMAS- Or  Anything Goes.

Our Guest Designer this month is:- LYNNE

You must have at least one piece of Stamping on the front of your card not just inside and not just a small sentiment.

My A5 Portrait Card

Products Used

Stamp :- Poinsettia - Chocolate Baroque

Sentiment stamp is an old wooden one - DB117 - Dawn Bibby Designs with Personal Impressions.

Promarkers:- Lipstick Red - Red - Grass - Leaf Green - Yellow

Background inked with a mixture of Antique Linen D.I. and Straw Bale -  Harmony - Spectrum Noir because my Old Paper D.I. has dried up.

BP :- I found in my stash, sorry it has been in there years, it seems it was a single sheet that was already cut into and no name or maker on.

Same with the wooden embellishment, I was surprised it was still sticky when I peeled the back off.  If anyone knows the makers of the paper and the embellishment please let me know and I will put it in my posting.

Do continue to have fun playing in the challenge.

Thank you for looking.

11 Challenges Entered

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2024/11/november-2024-anything-goes-w-optional.html

https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/11/week-807.html

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/11/classic-design-challenge-11-2024-novdec.html

https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/11/challenge-120-christmas-andor-winter.html

https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/11/november-2024-crafts-galore-encore.html

https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/11/challenge-682-anything-goes-optional.html

https://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.com/2024/11/challenge-571.html

https://sparklesforumchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/11/182-christmas-florals.html

https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/11/314-anything-goes-optional-monochrome.html

https://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/11/challenge-104-christmas-andor-winter.html

https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/11/anything-goes-weeks-673-674.html

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We Love Stamping - November -Challenge

 Morning Folks!  It is that time again for another new Challenge to start over at:-  https://www.welovestamping.co.uk/  Where the Challenge this month is:-  CHRISTMAS- Or  Anything Goes.

You must have at least one piece of Stamping on the front of your card not just inside and not just a small sentiment.

Our Guest Designer this month is:- LYNNE

May we ask all entrants to read and familiarise themselves with our revised Rules and Copyright pages.

We remain a for fun challenge and continue to offer prizes, but have never condoned or endorsed the use of Copyright images/products. Recently a number of entries have contained Copyright material in various formats, this has been addressed by ourselves and those entrants blocked from entering. The owner/s of the said images have dealt with the issue as they see appropriate.

We appreciate your support in keeping us all safe from any Copyright infringement.

Three prizes of Sweet Dixie Christmas die sets from Aldridge Crafts

My 6 x 6 DT Card

Products Used

I am so sorry, I owned this stamp years ago and stamped some spare images before retiring it off and donating it to charity.  I stupidly didn't write on the back the name and maker.  This is the last one of those images.  If anyone knows where it is from, please let me know and I will add it on my posting.

Sentiment stamp:- Merry Christmas - Paper Crafting 4 You - Mary Hughes

Stamped in Cyan - Pigment Ink Colour Box - Petal Point.

Tumbled Glass D.I.

Promarkers:- Bright Green - Forest Green - Lipstick Red - Red - Sandstone - Cinnamon - Cool Grey 5 - Warm Grey 4 - Warm Grey 5 - Pumpkin - Gold - Sunkissed Pink - Blush - Oatmeal - Ice Grey 1 - Ice Grey 2 - Tan - Coral - Pear Green - Marsh Green

Stardust and Diamond - Stickles

Thank you for looking, Please have fun playing the Challenge.

9 Challenges Entered

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2024/11/november-2024-anything-goes-w-optional.html

https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/11/week-805.html

https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/10/challenge-738-anything-goes.html

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/10/classic-design-challenge-10-2024-sepoct.html

https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/11/november-2024-crafts-galore-encore.html

https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/10/crafty-catz-challenge-681.html

https://girlzcreativechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/11/challenge-97-pinguins-en-dt-call.html

https://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.com/2024/10/challenge-570.html

https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/10/313-fantasy.html

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We Love Stamping Mid Way October Challenge

 Morning Folks!  It is time for an update for our October Challenge over at:-  https://www.welovestamping.co.uk/  Where the Challenge this month is:-  AUTUMN  CHOSEN BY  Emma  -  Or Anything Goes

You must have at least one piece of Stamping on the front of your card not inside and not just a small sentiment.

My 7 x 7 DT Card

Products Used

7 x 7 Card Blank - Anna Marie Designs

Digi Stamp:- Cornucopia - Robyns Fetish

Sentiment Digi :- From the lovely Paulette at TLC CREATIONS

Promarkers

Old Paper - D.I.

Punch:- Small Round  Corner  - X-Cut

Burlap from The Works

Dp and Leaves are from my stash

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

9 Challenges Entered

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2024/10/repost-october-2024-anything-goes-w.html

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/10/classic-design-challenge-10-2024-sepoct.html

https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/10/challenge-119-autumn-andor-halloween.html

https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/10/october-2024-crafts-galore-encore.html

https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/10/challenge-680-anything-goes-optional.html

https://cinspirations.blogspot.com/2024/10/october-challenge-season-of-autumn.html

https://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.com/2024/10/challenge-569.html

https://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/10/challenge-103-autumn-andor-halloween.html

https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/10/anything-goes-weeks-669-670.html

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/p/2024-top-rockers-october-13-2024.html

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