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I hope you've enjoyed re-visiting my favourite DT creations this week.
Be sure to pop by tomorrow for the new DT reveal!!

Elizabeth x

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Elizabeth x

 
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Elizabeth x

A fond farewell

With Christmas now over and 2009 drawing to a close, I use this time for quiet, personal reflection for the events of past year, not only embracing the joyful times but also reflecting on the sad and more difficult times.  
I also like to use this time to ascertain what I would like to achieve in the coming year personally and professionally and I set myself goals. Although at times it can be difficult, I try to look ahead with optimism and excitement for the new challenges that lay ahead.

With the end of the year, I must bid a fond farewell to my wonderful design team; Charlene Austin, Frances Byrne, Jeanne Streiff, Michelle Short and Stephanie Mayne. Each such talented individuals from whom I have learnt so much and have helped me on my continuous journey in developing my own stamping style.

This week I would like to look back at some of the wonderful creations the team have produced over the last year, (including creations by members of the original - larger - design team). I will share a selection of my many favourites each day this week and on the 1st of January I will be introducing the new design team for 2010!

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Elizabeth x

Koh-i-noors not just for cardmaking

My sister *loves* fairies and as it was her birthday last week, I wanted to make her a little something so I dug out a fairy picture I had drawn back in college, scanned it, cleaned it up and printed it on some smooth white card. Then I went to it with my koh-i-noors!

Koh-i-noors are my 'go to' colouring medium, I just love them. I can't believe I haven't touched my prismas in, I don't know how long!

 

 

The vibrancy of the koh-i-noors is stunning on a larger piece of art.

Here's a close up and there's lots of glitter, the camera has picked up a little of it! :) I subtly coloured some pink around her but the camera hasn't picked it up.

 

I placed it in a pretty frame with a little making memories metal charm saying 'live, laugh, love'. My sister was over the moon!

I just wanted to share :)

 

April's winner!

I have a randomly picked winner from all those who participated in the blog challenges and showcases throughout April.

 

The winner of a gift voucher to spend online is..........

 

Wilma Kwakernaat

 

Well done Wilma! Please email me and I'll let you know the coupon code you will need to use :)

 

Elizabeth x

 

Join the campaign

Marie Curie Cancer Care provides nurses who work in the community providing end-of-life care, totally free to terminally ill people in their own homes.

Do Crafts have joined together with Marie Curie Cancer Care to raise money through their Create A Card For Cancer Care campaign.

 

This campaign is such an easy way for us crafters to raise money for such a worthwhile cause which makes such a difference to the terminally ill and their families.

To take part, all you have to do is create an A6 card (with any theme / product). Put your card into a Marie Curie card bag and pop it in the post to the campaign headquarters.

You have until the end of April 09 and the cards will then be sold in Marie Curie shops to raise funds - if you're not a card maker, why not help the cause by buying a handmade card!

All profits from the sale of the cards go directly to Marie Curie Cancer Care.

 

Papermania have also released a limited edition clear stamp set. For every set sold £2 will be donated to the Create A Card For Cancer campaign. To find your nearest stockist visit www.docrafts.co.uk

 

I thought it'd be fun to come up with a couple of layouts to get you started and the cards I have made, I will be donating to the campaign. 

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

 

To find out more about the campaign, click the link:

 

 

 

 

Stamps used:

12-044 Flowers border

12-045 Little flower

20-006 Everyday Greetings  

 

11-006 Juggling eggs

03-022 Happy Easter

12-003 Open daisy

 

Vote EARTH

Please join me in taking part in the world’s first global election, between earth and global warming.

 

 

Join the world for Earth Hour. All you have to do is simply turn off your lights for one hour local time, 8:30-9:30pm. Every single vote counts.

Together we can take control of the future of our planet, for future generations.

 

Saturday, March 28, 8:30-9:30pm

Click here for more info http://www.earthhour.org/about/

 

 

Winner!

I have randomly picked a winner from all those who participated in the challenges or showcases during January and the winner is Adeline!

Adeline - could you please email me and I'll give you the voucher code :)

 

 

I thought I'd also post just a few of my favourite creations that were contributed!

 

 

Jane Bracht

 

 

 

 

 

Wendy Pocock

 

 

 

 

Sally Ann Hancock

 

 

 

Paul Ford

 

Don't forget to pop back tomorrow for the showcase - there are some lovely cards to share!

Merry Christmas!

 

I would like to take this opportunity to wish all my customers, readers and friends around the world a wonderful Christmas and a very happy new year.

 

May your homes be filled with the warmth of family and Christmas cheer,

may your bellies be full of delicious food and good wine, 

and may your hearts be overflowing with love.

 

 

With much love,

Elizabeth xx