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Thursday, 8 August 2013

Christmas in August at Lili's Little Fairies Challenge

Good Morning to you all my wonderful crafty friends
I hope you are well and having a good week. Sending hugs to those in need of them.
Thank you so much for your very kind comments on my recent cards, it really means so much to me.

Today is the start of a new Lili's Little Fairies Challenge.
This week our theme is

Christmas in August 
Our sponsor this week is the wonderful  IVA NOVA CHEST
Prize - goodie bag of charms and embellishments

I coloured one of my favourite LOTV Christmas stamps from last year's release.


Items Used:
Stamp - LOTV Teddy with Penguin coloured with Promarkers
Papers - LOTV Krafty Christmas
Spellbinders Labels 18
Memory Box Snowflake corner
Memory Box Star Flourish
Whimsy Holiday Mini Postage Stamps and Die
Stardust Stickles and Diamond Glamour Dust



If you take a look at the Lili's Little Fairies Challenge blog you will see the wonderful creations make by the rest of this week's design team and see who were the winners of the last challenge.



I would like to enter my card into the following fabulous challenges:

Lili of the Valley Monthly Challenge - Make it Festive!
Addicted to Stamps and More - Make your mark
ABC Christmas Challenge - P is for ...(Penguin!)

Thank you for taking to time to look at my blog once again today. I really do appreciate it and love to read any comments you may wish to make
Bye for now
hugs











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85 comments:

  1. julie_woolston8 August 2013 at 09:15

    Aww gorgeous Sue, love the cute image and beautiful papers, the die cuts are fab.

    Hugs Julie xxx

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  2. nnalorac8 August 2013 at 09:20

    Totally cute Sue. Love the Kraft and the so so sweet image. Carolxx

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  3. Carol Willis8 August 2013 at 09:37

    Beautiful festive card Sue. Love the image, layout and dies.
    Hugs
    Caz x

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  4. Debbie8 August 2013 at 09:43

    Gorgeous card Sue. Love those LOTV papers, used them a lot last year.
    I love that nestie shape, works really well on a "C" card. Debbiex

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  5. Wendy L8 August 2013 at 09:51

    Love LOTV Christmas stamps, this is gorgeous and so cute . xxxx

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  6. Curly8 August 2013 at 10:18

    Gorgeous card Sue your colour colouring is gorgeous
    have a lovely day
    hugs bridget :) x

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  7. Laine8 August 2013 at 10:19

    This is fabulous Sue. Wonderful cute image and stunning design detail.
    Laine
    xx

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  8. cuilliesocks8 August 2013 at 10:24

    Wonderful card Sue, lovely image, well it would be it's LOTV isn't it.
    Fab colours and design, Kate x

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  9. Chrissy8 August 2013 at 10:31

    Beautiful card Sue, love the image and fabulous colouring and love the star flourish and corner dies,gorgeous..

    luv CHRISSYxx

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  10. Jackie8 August 2013 at 10:38

    Oh this is just soooooooooooo gorgeous and I love the colour combo :o)
    Jackie xx

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  11. Jenny L8 August 2013 at 10:46

    Hi Sue,
    fabulous card. What a great stamped image. I do love bears. Great design as always. Fabulously coloured too.
    I can see a need to have, with those lovely dies.
    Have a wonderful crafty day.
    Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

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  12. Sasha8 August 2013 at 10:52

    These two little cuties definitely have the awww factor, Sue. Beautifully coloured and fabulous die work! x

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  13. Whisper8 August 2013 at 10:58

    Absolutely super colour combo and am loving your new star flourish die too, Luv sam x

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  14. sandie8 August 2013 at 10:58

    Hi Sue, love the kraft an white, such a great combo and all that glitter brings a smile to my face! Thanks for joining us at ATSM X

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  15. Jacqui's little piece of England8 August 2013 at 11:05

    How sweet love that image and layout
    jacqui x

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  16. rachel8 August 2013 at 11:13

    this is gorgeous Sue - may have to join in with this challenge - love making Christmas cards! Hope you have a great day! love Rachel x

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  17. McCrafty's Cards8 August 2013 at 11:35

    Gorgeous card Sue, I like the sweet image, the colours and the die cuts.
    Kevin xx

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  18. cotnob8 August 2013 at 11:43

    This is an adorable card Sue, I love this LOTV image - I've just finished a DT card using it, it's very different from yours though!
    Pauline
    x

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  19. As.I.Do.Rodos.8 August 2013 at 11:43

    Fantastic card image and embellishments Ginny x

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  20. Shell Shearer Swinscoe8 August 2013 at 11:47

    gorgeous creation hun, love the kraft papers!
    Hugs Shell xx

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  21. marion8 August 2013 at 12:09

    This is so wonderfull Sue, love the colour combo, hugs, Marion

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  22. chrissy xx8 August 2013 at 12:24

    What a cutie this image is Sue..FABulous colours and I LOve your design.
    Chrissyxx

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  23. Cat's sCrap8 August 2013 at 12:31

    Too cute ! Funny characters. Wonderful combo. Magnificent embellishments. Bravo ! I like !

    Hugs from France.
    Catherine.

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  24. Marianne's Craftroom8 August 2013 at 12:38

    I love these teddy and penguin images and your colours are gorgeous, love that star die

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  25. *Vicki*8 August 2013 at 13:55

    AW!! Sue, I love love LOVE this! These images are so darling! The sparkle on your dies makes this so special! I love it! :) HUGS

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  26. Donna Ellis8 August 2013 at 14:53

    too darling, Sue. As with most of your designs, I have pinned it. Sue, you always create the sweetest designs with the most wonderful sketches/layouts in the background. Always enjoyable to see what you have made. hugs, de

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  27. Planetsusie8 August 2013 at 15:30

    I always love these two colours together Sue and I particularly like the very fine border of blue around the white card in the centre. Gorgeous dies as well as such a cute image.

    Hugs to you Sue Pxxx

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  28. Marlene Atkinson8 August 2013 at 15:55

    This is gorgeous Sue, love the image, colours and Papers. Thank you for visiting my blog. Marlene

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  29. Alyx8 August 2013 at 16:20

    Fab, fab, fab! Love that Memory Box star flourish...so pretty. Adorable image too...perfick!
    xx

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  30. Pat8 August 2013 at 17:22

    Gorgeous Christmas card Sue, love the cute image and your great design.

    Pat xx

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  31. Lisa Jane8 August 2013 at 18:57

    LOve the colour combo
    Lisa

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  32. Kat W8 August 2013 at 19:51

    The colour combo on this card is just stunning and I love your layout and snowflake die cuts :-)

    Hugs, Kat xx

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  33. Crafty Moone Cards8 August 2013 at 20:04

    Gorgeous card Sue. x

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  34. crafty-stamper8 August 2013 at 20:09

    cute image and love the layout and papers-great border die-too
    carol x

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  35. Lorraine8 August 2013 at 20:17

    Gorgeous Christmas card Sue. I love the sweet image and fab layout.
    Lorraine x

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  36. Jane8 August 2013 at 20:28

    Cooooooey!
    Fab card Sue...I need to get my thinking cap on now for Christmas cards...inspired....thank you xxx

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  37. Redanne8 August 2013 at 20:32

    Your Christmas card is absolutely adorable Sue, love the spotty Kraft paper and the image is just the cutest ever! Really need to knuckle down and get mine started...... Hugs, Anne x

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  38. Jo8 August 2013 at 20:46

    Too cute & love the kraft papers!
    Hugs Jo x

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  39. Holly AKA KopyKat8 August 2013 at 21:24

    OMGosh this is so adorable, love the fun image and fabulous design.

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  40. Sue8 August 2013 at 22:02

    Awww how cute is this Sue I love it!! I try to keep forgetting about Christmas LOL huggles Sue xxx

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  41. Doreen8 August 2013 at 22:30

    This is gorgeous ,love the image and fab colours.xxx

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  42. ALI8 August 2013 at 22:31

    Great card, love the colour combo and layout.

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  43. pam8 August 2013 at 22:32

    gorgeous card Sue, love that cute image, coloured beautifully, fabulous embellishments and design
    pam

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  44. Wishcraft8 August 2013 at 22:43

    I nearly used this stamp myself, it's one of my faves. Love the colours and your card is gorgeous :o) Hugs, Lisa x

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  45. mags8 August 2013 at 23:17

    Love this Sue. The image is so cute and love the paper and those gorgeous dies.
    Mags
    x

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  46. Tammy8 August 2013 at 23:20

    Love the wonderful background you created for this sweet bear and his pal! Fabulous card Sue!

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  47. Marie Bingaman9 August 2013 at 00:22

    Sue, this is gorgeous!! I love blue and brown shades together! :)

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  48. Little K Smith9 August 2013 at 00:38

    Aaawww a totally gorgeous crimbo card Sue! I love the colour combo, a lovely image and lovin all the fab dies too!
    Kelly.x

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  49. Jenny9 August 2013 at 00:42

    Love that image Sue and that blue just adds such a 'pop' of colour - love it! hugs x

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  50. Pat K9 August 2013 at 01:13

    Beautiful card Sue. Love the kraft with blue for this adorable image. hugs, x

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  51. Dawn9 August 2013 at 05:09

    Stunning card Sue! A beautiful image, gorgeous paper and details. I love all the sparkly, glittery bits and your colouring looks fab.

    Hugs, Dawn

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  52. Karen9 August 2013 at 06:34

    This is such a lovely Christmas card, my dear friend. The image is adorable and so beautifully colored. The pearly snowflakes and sparkly accents are gorgeous and I adore your krafty Christmas papers. Marvelous creation, sure to be enjoyed this holiday season. :o)

    Hugs and blessings!

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  53. Patricia9 August 2013 at 07:23

    Wow! Sue,
    This is wonderful, I love the image and your fantastic layout.
    Have a fantastic weekend
    Hugs

    Patricia xxx

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  54. downrightcrafty9 August 2013 at 08:35

    gorgeous love all the sparkle so frosty
    Hugs Kate xx

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  55. Debs9 August 2013 at 08:39

    Totally adorable Sue - fabulous LO and uber cute image.
    Have a wonderful day.
    Debs xx

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  56. Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes)9 August 2013 at 09:09

    A beautiful Christmas card Sue, I love the Kraft with the touches of blue, love the starry flourish too! Hope you enjoyed Oxford. Susan x

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  57. Flo Langley9 August 2013 at 11:21

    Beautiful card Sue. Thank you for playing along with the ATS&M challenge.
    Florence x

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  58. PinkyLisasInkyCrafts9 August 2013 at 11:51

    Wow love the blue and white with the Kraft card. Gorgeous layout and the image is wonderfully cute. You always use such beautiful diecuts

    Hugs and <3
    Lisa xxxx

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  59. Jennifer9 August 2013 at 12:53

    So stunning sue, and I just luurrve that memory box die! xx Jenny xx

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  60. Karen P9 August 2013 at 15:25

    wow oh wow! beautiful Xmas card, the embellishments/dies are gorgeous! Karen x

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  61. coops9 August 2013 at 15:44

    so gorgeous sue.adorable image and i love your design and the kraft looks stunning :D

    xx coops xx

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  62. Mojca9 August 2013 at 17:02

    I love how you decorated it and the image is just fabulous. hugs! MOjca

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  63. Ellen Taylor9 August 2013 at 17:58

    It doesn't get any cuter than this!! Love the image and layout and that die cut is just to die for!! Have a fantastic weekend Sue!!
    hugs
    Ellen

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  64. Donna9 August 2013 at 20:20

    Hi Sue, such a sweet Christmas card and the colour combination is perfect. Beautiful colouring of this sweet image and gorgeous detail too! Hope you have a fab weekend :) Donna ♥ x

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  65. May9 August 2013 at 20:48

    Stunning card Sue, Love that image the papers are fabulous...your colouring is fantastic..Have a great weekend... Hugs May x x x

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  66. Teresa9 August 2013 at 21:53

    Absolutely beautiful card Sue
    Gorgeous colours and details.
    Hugs Teresa xx

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  67. Crafty Lark9 August 2013 at 22:14

    Super cute Sue , also adorable design and colours. xx Flora

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  68. Carol9 August 2013 at 22:52

    Love this Sue, the image is gorgeous. Carol x

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  69. Penny10 August 2013 at 00:02

    Sue, I love this card! It is so adorable, with such a sweet image, great coloring, wonderful design & DP, and fab die cuts! Love all the added sparkle, too! :^)
    Hugs, Penny

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  70. Sandie10 August 2013 at 00:45

    Love the craft colour with the blue and white .... gorgeous!!! Sweet as ever image .. another glorious card.

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  71. Jocelyn aka JoBear210 August 2013 at 01:16

    Ohhh, how BEAUTIFUL and sweet! LOVE the image - and love the kraft, blue and white colour combo, and the diecuts - well, just everything!

    Jocelyn x
    Instead of Ironing blogspot

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  72. Darnell10 August 2013 at 04:52

    I think this will be a favorite image for many years to come, Sue! Your execution and coloring are so fantastic! Hope you have a great weekend! Darnell

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  73. Elise10 August 2013 at 05:32

    OoOh Sue! This is sooooo DARLING & BEAUTIFUL! Love the colors of this and I see all the gorgeous sparkles! I love it!!!!!!

    Big Hugs,
    Elise

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  74. Mary J10 August 2013 at 07:43

    So adorable Sue! Your colouring is beautiful (as usual!)

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  75. Sarah10 August 2013 at 10:08

    Awww this is gorgeously cute Sue, I love it x

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  76. mixamatoasties10 August 2013 at 16:39

    That is so lovely and I knew I needed that border die....

    Susan xx

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  77. Pia S10 August 2013 at 19:12

    This is absolutely adorable! It's such a beautiful design - love your papers and die cuts, and the image is so sweet!

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  78. Tracy11 August 2013 at 04:36

    There's that gorgeous star flourish again...and sparkly too! I didn't buy that one but I did get the hanging snowflakes. :-) You enabler you! LOL Absolutely darling card Sue. Hugs!

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  79. coldwaters211 August 2013 at 18:21

    Beautiful Christmas card Sue, I always enjoy looking at your wonderful card designs they are full of inspiration, those colours look FAB together, the image and sparkle is delicious, the snowflakes on the background as well as the die cut corner and sentiment are a recipe for the perfect card.
    hugs
    lorraine x

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  80. Inky Angel11 August 2013 at 20:28

    Hi Sue, happy Sunday! Love this LOTV image and you have colored it beautifully. The color combo feels so refreshing, it gives me an instant cool down in a hot summer day. I need to start my Christmas cars and this s so inspirational!
    Hugs,
    Katie

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  81. Erica13 August 2013 at 12:50

    Hi Sue,

    I love the combination of brown and blue and the Star Flourish die is gorgeous.

    Thanks for joining our Lili of the Valley 'Make it Festive' challenge, good luck!

    Hugs Erica x

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  82. Glenda Atkins14 August 2013 at 20:03

    What an adorable image and love the card design and the blue and brown colour scheme.Love your die cut embellishments!
    hugs'Glenda

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  83. Anonymous15 August 2013 at 17:59

    Oh Sue this is a fabulous card and just a perfect color combo too! and LOVE the memory box shooting star border too! Thanks for Playing along with us this time at ABC Christmas Challenge, hugs Samantha :0)

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  84. Helen20 August 2013 at 17:01

    Gorgeous card - such a sweet image...love those kraft papers too!
    Thanks for playing at the ABC Christmas Challenge!
    Helen x

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  85. Carissa21 August 2013 at 03:44

    Such a wonderful card. Cute image, beautiful papers and gorgeous details. Thanks for playing at ABC Christmas.
    Carissa

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Thank you so much for taking the time to look at my blog. I love to read your comments.....
Hugs Sue ♥