Celebrate!

This is my last card for the CHOCOLATE, COFFEE and CARDS challenge blog. I've stepped down after spending a wonderful year there. I've had so much fun!

The challenge for the next 2 weeks is {4th of July}. The sponsor is DRS Designs.

 Challenges:

~Here Come the Boys-let's go dotty

~ABC Challenges-red,white and blue

~Created With Love-red,white and blue

~Get Inky-red,white and blue

~Paper Makeup Stamps-tied up

~Paper Playtime-red,white and blue

~Crafts And Me-anything goes

~Simon Says Stamp-anything goes

~Clearly iStamp-red,white and blue

~Crafty Ribbons-anything goes (with ribbon)

Have a great long-weekend! Have fun but remember to stay safe!

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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Wanna Go For a Ride!

The challenge for the next 2 weeks at CHOCOLATE ,COFFEE and CARDS is {bingo}. Please see the blog for details. I used BLING, GLITTER and FLOWERS. There is also a DT call taking place! The sponsor is Kenny K.

Biker Babe

Challenges:

~My Mum's Craft Shop-dies (flower)

~Eclectic Ellapu-B is for biker, bike, bling

~Robyn's Fetish-punches/dies (flower)

~Paper Playtime-anything goes

~Through the Craft Room Door-anything goes

~Simon Says Stamp-transportation

~Crafty Catz-lots of pink

~Charisma Cardz-use a digi

~In the Pink-pink and flowers

~Southern Girls-diecut or punch (flower)

 Hope you have a great Friday!

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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The Beauty of a Butterfly

The challenge for the next 2 weeks at CHOCOLATE,COFFEE and CARDS is {fantasy and/or fairies}. The sponsor is Delicious Doodles.

Magic Happens

Sentiment by Create with TLC

Challenges:

~Natalie's and Amy's-fantasy

~One Stitch at a Time-use a Stitchy digi (Delicious Doodles-Kissing Butterflies)

~Crafts 4 Eternity-3 elements starting with same letter (butterflies, bow, border punch)

~Paper Makeup Stamps-anything goes

~Inkspirational-anything goes

 

~Lollipop Ladies-photo inspiration

 

~Simon Says Stamp-anything goes

~Charisma Cardz-divas

~Digi Haven-butterflies

~Di's Digi Designs-winged things

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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We Two...

For the next 2 weeks the challenge at CHOCOLATE, COFFEE and CARDS is {use a number}. The sponsor is Robyn's Fetish and I used a digi of theirs.

2Gether 4Ever

 

Challenges:

~Go Fish-glitter

~Lia Stampz-fluffy, puffy, stuffy (I used foam numbers)

~ABC Challenges-wedding/anniversary

 ~Oldie But a Goodie-inspired by a song-Rick Astley- Together Forever

(old supply is the foam numbers-have had them for YEARS!!!)

~Word Art Wednesday-anything uplifting/inspiring

~Shelly's Images-anything goes

~Inspire Me Fridays-anything goes

~Wags N Whiskers-anything goes

Together forever and never to part 

Together forever we two 

And don't you know 

I would move Heaven and earth 

To be together forever with you

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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((HUGS))

The challenge this week at CHOCOLATE,COFFEE and CARDS is {for mother}.

The sponsor is QKR Stampede.

Have You Had Your

Hug Today?

Sentiment by Create with TLC

Challenges:

~My Mum's Craft Shop-spots or stripes (spots on many of the patterned papers)

~One Stitch at a Time-card for mom

~Robyn's Fetish-stripes or dots (dots on many of the patterned papers)

~Crafty Boots-stamped image

~LEJ Designs-anything goes

~Digi Stamps 4 Joy-women are special

~Nutcrafters-BINGO (buttons, free, ribbon)

~Perfect Sentiment-feminine

~Word Art Wednesday-anything uplifting/encouraging

~C.R.A.F.T.-stitching

Have a happy Friday and enjoyable weekend!

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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So Sincere

For the next 2 weeks, the challenge at CHOCOLATE, COFFEE and CARDS is a{sketch}.

 

The sponsors are The Robin's Nest and Eureka. I used a pretty basket digi from Eureka.

Sending You Sincere Thanks

 Challenges:

~Scrapbooking Queen-flowers

~One Stitch at a Time-bright colors

~ABC Challenge-1,2,3 of something (1 image, 2 strips of paper, 3 pearls)

~Creative Creations-photo inspiration

~Digi Darla-flowers

~Pause Dream Enjoy-friendship

~Tammy's Scrapin' Corner-Spring

~Bearly Mine-Spring flowers

~All That Stickles-Baby Blue Stickles (on flowers)

~Raise the Bar-friendship

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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In the Pink!

The challenge for the next 2 weeks at CHOCOLATE,COFFEE and CARDS is a {color inspiration}. The sponsor is Sassy Studio Designs.

Here's my card.

I Love Pink...
Always Hope

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Challenges:
~Dare to be Sassy-something wet (Stickles)

~V's Sweet Ideas-anything goes
~Lexi's Creations-punches/dies (scalloped circle punch)
~Paper Makeup Stamps-anything goes
~Squigglefly-liquid (Stickles)
~Papertake Weekly-anything goes
~Through the Craft Room Door-anything goes
~Digi Stamps 4 Joy-anything goes
~Stamp N Doodle-pretty in pink
~Word Art Wednesday-anything uplifting

Here are some more pic of us in Punta Cana.

Have a fab Friday!!!

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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Here's to Spring!

The challenge at CHOCOLATE, COFFEE and CARDS for the next 2 weeks is {bring on Spring}.

The sponsor is Doodle Pantry.I used a digi called Spring Song Birdie.

I just love it when Spring finally arrives! It hasn't really arrived here yet in my neck of the woods :O(

Can't wait to hear the birds singing their sweet songs, the flowers blooming and trees budding!

Welcome the Sweet Sounds of Spring

Challenges:
 ~Catered Crop-flowers
~Robyn's Fetish-green
~Stamp With Fun-anything goes
~ABC Challenges-flowers
~Craft Your Passion-ribbon
~Crafty Boots-flowers
~Digi Darla-Spring
~Paper Playtime-bee
~Anything Goes-seeing double (2 leaves)
~Everybody Art-Spring

Come on, SPRING!!!

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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Joy at Christmas

The challenge at CHOCOLATE, COFFEE and CARDS is {banners}.

The sponsor is Crafty Sentiments.

Joy

A Very Merry Christmas To You

Challenges:

~Christmas Cards All Year 'Round-sparkle and bling
~Craftyhazelnut-Christmas
~Scrapbooking Queen-hint of green
~Challenges 4 Everybody-anything goes
~Tammy's Scrapin' Corner-red,green,ribbon
~Papertake Weekly-anything goes
~Through the Craft Room-Door-anything goes
 ~ABC Christmas-bingo ( ribbon, blue, glitter)
~Paper Pretties-textures (embossing)
~Jingle Belles-at least 1 sticker (the J, O, and Y are letter stickers)

Happy Friday!!

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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LUV-ly Couple!

The challenge for the next 2 weeks at CHOCOLATE, COFFEE and CARDS is {buttons (at least 2) and bows}. The sponsor is Bugaboo. Here's my card.

Luv U

Challenges:

~That Craft Place-valentine

~Bearly Mine-ribbon

~Make My Monday-ribbon and buttons

~Craft Room Challenge-for a man

~LEJ-Designs-buttons

~Word Art Wednesday-uplifting words

~Crafty Ann's-love

~Fairies-love

~Little Claire's-love

~Totally Gorjuss-for a man

Well, remember that snow I said we DIDN'T get? We got it overnight! Yuck! And it's still falling! Oh my, when will this winter be over? So tired of it.....................

This is what I'd love to be doing right now!!!

 (Cuba 2011)

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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Sew, A Needle Pulling Thread...

The challenge for the next 2 weeks at CHOCOLATE, COFFEE AND CARDS is {hobbies}.
I used a digi from the sponsor, Milk Coffee. Robin's Nest is also a sponsor.

You're "Sew" Nice

closeup

Challenges:

~Oozak-anything with favorite color

~Challenges 4 Everybody-anything goes

~Digi Darla-your favorite style (using digis and coloring them with Copics)

~Forever Friends-ribbon

~Use Your Stuff-red/pink and one other color (grey)

~Bearly Mine-anything goes

~Crafty Sentiments-anything goes

~LEJ Designs-anything goes

~Oldie But Goodie-red/pink ( old supplies are items I made for a swap many years ago!)

~Papertake Weekly-anything goes

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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Rock On!

The challenge this time at CHOCOLATE ,COFFEE and CARDS is {rock on}!

Show us your music-related cards!

The sponsor Kenny K Downloads.

U Rock!

Challenges:
~Dilly Beans-metal accents
~Frosted Designs-music

~Totally Papercrafts-let's dance
~Creative Craft Challenges-bling
~Moving Along With the Times-bling
~Crafty Ann's-2 papers,0 flowers, 1 image, 3 embellishments-metal pieces
~Sparkle and Glitter-anything but square

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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This Card is For the Birds!

The challenge at CHOCOLATE COFFEE AND CARDS is {for the birds}.

The sponsor is Robyn's Fetish.

UR Tweet

Challenges:

~Stamping with the Dragon-anything goes

~Fairytale-animals

~Dream Valley-anything goes

~Robyn's Fetish-anything goes

~Squigglefly-thank-you
~Artistic Inspirations-anything goes
~Through the Craft Room Door-anything goes
~Top Tip Tuesdays-fur or feathers
Tip: In the Thickers letters, some of the "&" symbols can be cut and made intro an "e"!
~Card Makin' Mamas-anything goes
~Flutter By Wednesday-anything goes (with a butterfly)

This is a day late as yesterday we got a HUGE dumping of snow (somewhere between 50-70 cm!) and we lost power for over 12 hours.

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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Snowmen Come Unassembled

The challenge for the next 2 weeks at CHOCOLATE, COFFEE and CARDS is {snowmen}. The sponsor is Stamp Fairy.

Snow Much Fun

Challenges:

~Try It On Tuesday-Lucky Dip- 4 ingredients- pearls, stamped image, distressing, sentiment

~Crafts and Me-winter wonderland

~Divas By Design-anything goes

~DYSU-anything goes

~Milk Coffee-winter

Here's a little snowman I've assembled already this year. Isn't he adorable!

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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These are a few of my FAVORITE things!

The challenge this week at CHOCOLATE, COFFEE and CARDS is {3 flowers, 2 design papers, and 1 ribbon}. Sponsors are The Robin's Nest and Sassy Studio Designs. (I've used a SSD digi)

Teddy Bears

Are My Favorite

closeups

Challenges:

~Glitter N Sparkle-flowers

~Artistic Inspirations-anything goes

~Crazy Amigos-surprise us

~Papertake Weekly-anything goes

~Through the Craft Room Door-anything goes

~Crafting for all Seasons-flowers

 ~Crafty Boots-anything goes

~Daisy Doodles-anything goes

~Crafts and Me-anything goes

~Joyful Stamper-inspire me Fridays

Here are some of my FAVORITE ornaments that are on our tree.

As you can see, they are all ANGELS! Most of the ornaments on the tree are angels.

Have a happy Friday and a wonderful weekend!!!

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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