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Saturday, 16 July 2011

CES Challenges # 45...Christmas


Woohoo it's the weekend and hopefully there will be plenty of time to play with my craft stash if I'm lucky! We've no real plans this weekend and after the last few weeks of upheaval with Sophie's new bedroom being fitted it will be nice to chillax and potter around a bit! I have no idea what the weather will do this weekend...the forecast isn't great...but as usual we'll play it by ear and see if we might be able to fit in a BBQ if it does stay nice!

Anyhoo...enough of my waffling and onto the challenge deets for today over at CES Challenges! Now the boss Emma has set this challenge and it deffo had me scratching my head...CHRISTMAS in July...Eeeek...Donna does not do Christmas in July lol! It took me a while to find some Christmas papers and embellies in my craft stash but finally I got there and here is my first Christmas card of 2011. This card is really sparkly and glittery IRL...even the ribbon has glitter through it but the camera hasn't even tempted to pick it up! If like me you need lots of inspiration and ideas for creating Crimbo in July...pop on over to CES and you'll find my teamies have gone all out on this challenge!

If you enter this weeks challenge you could be in with a chance of winning a fabarooney £10 gift certificate to spend in Crafty Emma's store!

Don't forget that Emma still has some rather scrummy blog candy up for grabs over on the CES Inspirational blog...you have until Saturday 13th August 10am to enter and you could win all the goodies shown in the piccy on the inspirational blog!

I'm entering my card into the following challenges...
Craft us Crazy...Christmas in July
Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge...Holidays
PollyCraft...The Great Outdoors

Digital Image : Digi Stamp Boutique (Snow Peeps)
Design Papers : Dovecraft Paper Pad (Noel)
Card Stock : SU! (Real Red)
Colouring Medium : Promarkers & Smooth White Card
Embellishments : Red & White Poinsettias & White Buttons from Crafty Emma's Store, White Glitter Ribbon from my Craft Stash!
Tools : SU! Scalloped Border Punch
Sentiment : Created on the PC

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37 comments:

  1. Lia16 July 2011 at 08:44

    stunning christamscard donna I love the colors and cute stamp
    hugs Lia

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  2. Riet16 July 2011 at 08:51

    Beautiful card Donna,I love the image and your papers.

    Hugs Riet.xx

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  3. Janette16 July 2011 at 09:00

    Lovely card Donna, my favourite christmas colours, i have never downloaded digi stamps, but there are so many lovely designs, think i'll have to start. Janette x

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  4. Saskia16 July 2011 at 09:09

    Very beautiful!!

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  5. Unknown16 July 2011 at 09:10

    Hi sweetie! I love your x-mas card! I always sit up late the last night before you can mail them...*lol* Guess thats why it's so hard for me...*lol* I love the papers and image! Such sweet details too! Hope you'll get some sunshine!

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  6. Sonia16 July 2011 at 09:22

    Smashing card Donna. I can't believe how many Christmas cards are popping up lol... Best start early though.
    Have a lovely weekend.
    Hugs sonia xx

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  7. Faye16 July 2011 at 09:31

    Christmas cards just don't feel right to me in July! But this is a gorgeous one, I could almost eat a mince pie. xxx

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  8. Catherine16 July 2011 at 10:07

    What a sweet Christmas card Donna ! I love this little snowman and your flowers are so beautiful ! It's raining cats and dogs here, I hope the weather is better where you are ! Lots of hugs and love from Catherine

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  9. Sue16 July 2011 at 12:07

    Hi hun
    a fabulous card, fab image & colouring, lovely papers & design, have lovely weekend, sue,x

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  10. karen16 July 2011 at 12:45

    Hi Donna, this is so fab, I love the colours and design just gorgeous, Karenxx

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  11. Chris16 July 2011 at 13:10

    Arrgghh, I know what you mean about Christmas in July, it seems alien doesn't it? :D. I love your card Donna, such a cute image and gorgeous colouring and design. Hope you get to have that nice relaxing weekend but looks like the bbq is a no no today :(. Hugs, Chris xx

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  12. Keep It Sweet and Simple16 July 2011 at 13:48

    Fab card, Donna. Love the crisp red and white and the gorgeous sparkle.
    Caroline xxx

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  13. Wishcraft16 July 2011 at 16:34

    Fab card Donna :o) Great papers and love this snowman - love how you've coloured him too. Lisa x

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  14. Jane (Carroll's Creations)16 July 2011 at 17:25

    so cute!

    Thanks for joining our "Holidays" challenge on SECRET CRAFTER SATURDAY CHALLENGE this week :)

    Hugs Jane x

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  15. coops16 July 2011 at 18:05

    stunning card donna.i love the fun snowman and fab traditional colours :D

    xx coops xx

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  16. Mandy16 July 2011 at 18:09

    Fabbie chrimbo card Donna...it's never too early to start!!

    Had lots of rain here today, but the sun has been trying real hard to poke through.

    Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
    xx

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  17. Jennifer16 July 2011 at 19:10

    Hi Donna! Fabulous as always! Love the papers....sure I have em somewhere! Have a fab weekend xx Jenny xx

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  18. Shell Shearer Swinscoe16 July 2011 at 19:11

    Great card hun, love the image he is fab!
    hugs shell xx

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  19. Nikbee16 July 2011 at 20:00

    A wonderful card. I love the image and the glittery flowers are fab.
    Nikki x

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  20. CraftyC16 July 2011 at 20:33

    Hiya Donna, wonder whether you fitted the bbq in. Non stop here till teatime. I think your card is a real cutie and love the traditional colours. Enjoy the rest of your weekend
    Clairexx

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  21. downrightcrafty16 July 2011 at 22:04

    gorgeous holiday themed creation thank you so much for sharing it with us at the Secret Crafter this week.
    Hugs Kate xx
    I have candy if you are interested

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  22. Suzie Q17 July 2011 at 07:18

    ho ho ho!!
    suzie q don't do crimbo in july either lol x
    i'm impressed - fab card x
    hugs
    suzie qx

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  23. Suzie Q17 July 2011 at 07:18

    ho ho ho!!
    suzie q don't do crimbo in july either lol x
    i'm impressed - fab card x
    hugs
    suzie qx

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  24. Emma17 July 2011 at 07:21

    Gorgeous card hun, love the image.
    Hugs Emma x

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  25. Sudha17 July 2011 at 11:01

    Wow gorgeous creation dear.

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  26. Sue17 July 2011 at 15:19

    Hi donna, i love your card, such a sweetie image and the papers are fab, ....gorgeous:)

    Hope you've had a fab weekend sweetie:)

    sue
    xx

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  27. Pop's Cards17 July 2011 at 15:48

    Hi sweetie, this is gorgeous love the image and fab details, big hugs love Pops x x x x

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  28. Donna Mosley17 July 2011 at 19:54

    Ooh! what a scrummy xmas card Donna. Love the very cute snowman and gorgeous colours.
    Hope you've had a really fab weekend chillaxin' hun.

    Donna x

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  29. Curly17 July 2011 at 21:12

    Wow this is such a Wonderful creation, the image is adorable and coloured so beautifully and cute buttons too its just perfect for our challenge,

    Thank you so much for joining us at the Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge and we hope to see you next week,

    Good Luck with the challenge

    Hugs Bridget :0) x
    SCSC DT

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  30. Anonymous17 July 2011 at 22:02

    Fab crimbo card Donna, I do love those snowmen!
    Helen x

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  31. xxxtglxxx18 July 2011 at 01:45

    Love your christmas card Donna :)

    Great image and gorgeous colours!

    hugs

    xxalisonxx

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  32. Lori19 July 2011 at 19:49

    Such a darling snowman card - so glad you linked up at Craft Us Crazy!

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  33. Julie19 July 2011 at 22:05

    Brill Crimbo card, Donna - the colours are perfect and all the layers so crisp - just perfect!! Juliexx

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  34. Juls20 July 2011 at 10:27

    such a fun card!! Hugs Juls

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  35. Helen20 July 2011 at 22:48

    Fabulous 'Holiday' card!
    Thanks for joining us at the Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge!
    Helen x

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  36. Andie's Space22 July 2011 at 18:29

    Hi Donna,
    Congratulations on getting your Chrissie cards started. I keep putting it off! This looks fab. I love the image & those papers look gorgeous. Thanks for joining us at Secret Crafters this week.
    Hugs,
    Andie xx

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  37. Andie's Space22 July 2011 at 18:31

    Hi Donna,
    Congratulations on getting your Chrissie cards underway. I keep putting mine off! This look fab. I love the image & those gorgeous papers. Thanks for joining us at Secret Crafters this week.
    Hugs,
    Andie xx

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