tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77930329975363752772024-03-19T08:48:09.550+00:00 Christmas Kickstart Challenge Making Christmas Cards Throughout the Year.Dotty Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05610516171239083305noreply@blogger.comBlogger246125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7793032997536375277.post-69254595501093045082024-03-15T10:30:00.085+00:002024-03-15T10:30:00.130+00:00Christmas Kickstart Challenge #84 Reminder - Get your Grinch On!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNtJnXBaMJomRG7A8k1T9TFpQOfA1pHxLT1T82bFjryUUDdT6pMSWlRKkoo39ifMIxEmDdf1-V73v8eTPrxDjXfzvyNTIJ8pFPc2oHm6gbCCGcBmK0CQrauoC1YUqSareMFmZbSN4vZxv9lubfW3WUq86IqhurgEX1GgmDzwKbnW2aiMq6FG8enbS0Uj8/s852/9.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="852" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNtJnXBaMJomRG7A8k1T9TFpQOfA1pHxLT1T82bFjryUUDdT6pMSWlRKkoo39ifMIxEmDdf1-V73v8eTPrxDjXfzvyNTIJ8pFPc2oHm6gbCCGcBmK0CQrauoC1YUqSareMFmZbSN4vZxv9lubfW3WUq86IqhurgEX1GgmDzwKbnW2aiMq6FG8enbS0Uj8/s320/9.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Before we get started, can I just say how I'm blown away by all the <span style="color: #38761d;">gorgeous green</span> in our gallery for this challenge! You guys are rocking this challenge and no mistake.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Yes, we've reached the 15th of the month and so it's time for a little memory jogging for our current challenge as we play...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">Challenge #84 - Get Your Grinch On!</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;">We're in super-talented company with elf, Meghan, from <a href="https://www.madebymeghank.com/" target="_blank"><b>Made By Meghan K</b></a>. </span></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS5pqHfcWA5WFYLK-WhdA1DWF2t3u-rAX4h__lpvGh6jPoxomTq39s6mYj9IkB8rtT68beLip9hwB7ji2jaVEOzPt5x6w0BOkFSu1HxDwXzMGC7A7Lbl7AfrcMkFmGADc64FCj2H3FYpEuD2XB4MUrohSPc9Z4bgtBzVxDkl9WCAUZ00zWgpWe1kxY3wU/s340/ELF%20hat%202024.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="340" data-original-width="263" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS5pqHfcWA5WFYLK-WhdA1DWF2t3u-rAX4h__lpvGh6jPoxomTq39s6mYj9IkB8rtT68beLip9hwB7ji2jaVEOzPt5x6w0BOkFSu1HxDwXzMGC7A7Lbl7AfrcMkFmGADc64FCj2H3FYpEuD2XB4MUrohSPc9Z4bgtBzVxDkl9WCAUZ00zWgpWe1kxY3wU/w155-h200/ELF%20hat%202024.png" width="155" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrYkm0VKrHWAKs1JNnzmhiGE_q0PchNcLkKMw41hhmFKc9SJ-lzwTXtKjCtqsEqZloaEu1yLij5jf8I78DjkRoxJnBiDNy-PJAPnPIdTJGGQKofTaUyq_6hj-m7ZHUpdkjAbZ5MZahNS0P2p19cdU5RhyphenhyphenZUp0s5QjD6oyKpFXfgvyUEzcgCtJHtUKsFVU/s1081/thumbnail.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1081" data-original-width="1080" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrYkm0VKrHWAKs1JNnzmhiGE_q0PchNcLkKMw41hhmFKc9SJ-lzwTXtKjCtqsEqZloaEu1yLij5jf8I78DjkRoxJnBiDNy-PJAPnPIdTJGGQKofTaUyq_6hj-m7ZHUpdkjAbZ5MZahNS0P2p19cdU5RhyphenhyphenZUp0s5QjD6oyKpFXfgvyUEzcgCtJHtUKsFVU/w200-h200/thumbnail.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Here's a reminder of the card Meghan created for our challenge:</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLgSDLpaCMXNgZRHXhsnEuxm7qQ_CDaCunvzh7pvItq6EQgh4Krdw4jgsizNvYTg-94D6OR8osTL7i-es1pZOV8xFQGsSVapJfIfcavbR0wPOAxQw4K4hjSM7OtZRXicGWjt0nDWjjKNnwe038QhdH82fs3WItKD9YQMaQMVyyzneHgy2h6FKiIeeof4k/s3024/final%20(2).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLgSDLpaCMXNgZRHXhsnEuxm7qQ_CDaCunvzh7pvItq6EQgh4Krdw4jgsizNvYTg-94D6OR8osTL7i-es1pZOV8xFQGsSVapJfIfcavbR0wPOAxQw4K4hjSM7OtZRXicGWjt0nDWjjKNnwe038QhdH82fs3WItKD9YQMaQMVyyzneHgy2h6FKiIeeof4k/w400-h400/final%20(2).JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Isn't her colouring amazing! Her cards always have me swooning. </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size: medium;">For my '<i>Inspired by... '</i> creation I borrowed the sketch from Meghan's beautiful card plus her use of patterned paper, and this is what I came up with. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMqGl2EdN9d8bJBQQLZhiKu3eFE9H7H6gruRqL-iz8f924aRpAKajcfKcoKGr3ektN3brnz22__B_r2W5hDNgYNHFdB9Bkn08UM7607m8jQMS8MRJ_i5vlHUUQaI9D27YK3fbY1huCVFmVwaxFqGlZDl3nv9-kFEUvcKRzYJA3EdZG6FZvabaB3MLwT3o/s2260/DSCF4890.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2260" data-original-width="1841" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMqGl2EdN9d8bJBQQLZhiKu3eFE9H7H6gruRqL-iz8f924aRpAKajcfKcoKGr3ektN3brnz22__B_r2W5hDNgYNHFdB9Bkn08UM7607m8jQMS8MRJ_i5vlHUUQaI9D27YK3fbY1huCVFmVwaxFqGlZDl3nv9-kFEUvcKRzYJA3EdZG6FZvabaB3MLwT3o/w326-h400/DSCF4890.JPG" width="326" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="text-align: left;">You can see the details of how I created this card, and another card for this theme, over on my blog by </span><a href="https://dottypuddingdesigns.blogspot.com/2024/03/reminder-christmas-kickstart-challenge.html" target="_blank"><b style="text-align: left;">clicking here</b></a><span>.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM1FPw3Cf3edrPOo1rjuLEKqDL211NC1pcJP7pDFphGcjFq4QH49Q3lQ9PM4k1MSPo-52M9CFPWrelAv4sOLfFNQbGzafr7QA4__TJ1F4rAxzwYofmdAXNYqOIgBF-lM945W6U5CAMj97-qE8_7MWHSp3pbjENGxYs9M25WiwMgDG87A9AtjU_E_x54QE/s1200/87327.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM1FPw3Cf3edrPOo1rjuLEKqDL211NC1pcJP7pDFphGcjFq4QH49Q3lQ9PM4k1MSPo-52M9CFPWrelAv4sOLfFNQbGzafr7QA4__TJ1F4rAxzwYofmdAXNYqOIgBF-lM945W6U5CAMj97-qE8_7MWHSp3pbjENGxYs9M25WiwMgDG87A9AtjU_E_x54QE/w200-h200/87327.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz1Mz83hFVRtddNUVvyhFJsM8E4Jrj1UX0yIr5MInQIuvzs-htoaC98AMzJvJ0Pj8_0lyD9-oWe1_D_x_E3L146YlCEmH_lIiXWTqmCZJH3nJiaUEaLZZVYPAMN0l3RkO7fQrzhFKUd3b-E2i8aLgsXnyZ7tctPCbi8KiNemi6SBY_k7md7ii7JNuEnBY/s1200/christmaschaos_866x.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="866" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz1Mz83hFVRtddNUVvyhFJsM8E4Jrj1UX0yIr5MInQIuvzs-htoaC98AMzJvJ0Pj8_0lyD9-oWe1_D_x_E3L146YlCEmH_lIiXWTqmCZJH3nJiaUEaLZZVYPAMN0l3RkO7fQrzhFKUd3b-E2i8aLgsXnyZ7tctPCbi8KiNemi6SBY_k7md7ii7JNuEnBY/w144-h200/christmaschaos_866x.webp" width="144" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Finally, don't forget that Rudolph has a gorgeous stamp prize for his <b><span style="color: #38761d;">Random Raffle</span></b>, so please come and join Meghan and me and <b><span style="color: #38761d;">Get Your Grinch On!</span></b> </span><!--start InLinkz code--><div class="inlinkz-widget" data-uuid="ae3d0e2cd731449eb68db507814e0cac" style="background-color: #eceff1; border-radius: 7px; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 30px 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;">
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<!--end InLinkz code-->Dotty Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05610516171239083305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7793032997536375277.post-4733620404127350302024-03-05T10:30:00.137+00:002024-03-05T10:30:00.147+00:00Christmas Kickstart Challenge #84 - Get Your Grinch On!<p> <span style="font-size: medium;">So, March it is then! </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBGg31EBJGzyARYk_W7KHXP-DRDETFIwt6LcKPT8Qc_EhsIu7c8EvZwSszoS04fRwrWoLtzOIk-ALd8WQ8nBWSn9GZAt3BnelkA3iogtQpYIq01GOpp4dQ_HAZpKu9B5o5GfJG-Lvv9ng8hMJb0eH2g1AKdXrW969I84O9Rndjt7n69-K6_dik13N6vYI/s852/%2384.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="852" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBGg31EBJGzyARYk_W7KHXP-DRDETFIwt6LcKPT8Qc_EhsIu7c8EvZwSszoS04fRwrWoLtzOIk-ALd8WQ8nBWSn9GZAt3BnelkA3iogtQpYIq01GOpp4dQ_HAZpKu9B5o5GfJG-Lvv9ng8hMJb0eH2g1AKdXrW969I84O9Rndjt7n69-K6_dik13N6vYI/w400-h225/%2384.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">It's the first Tuesday of a new month and so we have a brand new elf. Please, w<span><span>elcome the very talented Meghan from </span></span><span><a href="https://www.madebymeghank.com/" target="_blank"><b>Made by Meghan K</b></a><span>. </span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><br /></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZQ4Z6MDXDrnVix2XshhbM0eCm8MKkuRTyjHy5Vpjup9Awqv0NFha-vXZDHIzGiD61MaUnWts3Sk8byFn0gXeSfm_AxZIHRjRhTCUpwjVhpDFRy23hKXVolR4grTgPsEZrtee0cpKSbWNQjSnRgD9HArxWk__A6DbdsfHIVMZEGp_lC7sPq8cK-mApLp4/s340/ELF%20hat%202024.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="340" data-original-width="263" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZQ4Z6MDXDrnVix2XshhbM0eCm8MKkuRTyjHy5Vpjup9Awqv0NFha-vXZDHIzGiD61MaUnWts3Sk8byFn0gXeSfm_AxZIHRjRhTCUpwjVhpDFRy23hKXVolR4grTgPsEZrtee0cpKSbWNQjSnRgD9HArxWk__A6DbdsfHIVMZEGp_lC7sPq8cK-mApLp4/w155-h200/ELF%20hat%202024.png" width="155" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-mgr2kAyzDxvFyFxaWetLkY1teOw6RTKRQP2tdNiWt6WTezIRNGDRohu0iLy1fqT3v1Ls7hGXlMRdFAvugBeCg17QZ9xTgyet_R-bnh88ZrfdMylVoZhp2NcoyUlYwX6wFhxYkunvAG59KnnxF-9IK5j_e2SgZSj7C17p16gNN8pjYo6aOc3F29lP9DI/s1081/thumbnail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1081" data-original-width="1080" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-mgr2kAyzDxvFyFxaWetLkY1teOw6RTKRQP2tdNiWt6WTezIRNGDRohu0iLy1fqT3v1Ls7hGXlMRdFAvugBeCg17QZ9xTgyet_R-bnh88ZrfdMylVoZhp2NcoyUlYwX6wFhxYkunvAG59KnnxF-9IK5j_e2SgZSj7C17p16gNN8pjYo6aOc3F29lP9DI/w241-h241/thumbnail.jpg" width="241" /></a></div></div></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228;">"I'm Meghan Kennighan. I love BRIGHT colors, patterned papers, cute die cuts and stenciling. My style is definitely whimsical and playful. When I am not crafting, I am a Personal Trainer and Nutrition Counselor. As you can tell from my profile picture, I am a fun-loving dog mom to a maltipoo, Maddie, as well as an Identical twin, and an Aunt to two nephews and two nieces. Head to my blog MadeByMeghanK and answer my "Make Crafty Friends" Q & As on each of my blog posts so we can be crafting besties!"</span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span>Meghan and I are taking our cue from the approach of Spring and St. Patrick's Day on March 17th, but as always it's got a Christmas twist...</span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #046825; font-size: large;"><b>Challenge #84 - Get Your Grinch On!</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="text-align: left;">We'd to see the colour </span><b style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #076d05;">GREEN</span></b><span style="text-align: left;"> taking centre stage on your Christmas cards for this month. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Here's what Meghan created...</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3wEg9Tw_Uv1SGVBxrBhMmkDtL5C7nP5gdn1DtqZaaXtAjKYZWnn4J3MX2ItmLvMFTeRez1fLdEX8gB2dXZnJXDBPPN_IKbrbdKwV1LOyA7rGIHMRMYfYPQZDBgiAqmA-Omhw3Wo9awv76uf4IbmUbu4vqgb7DLZY9SPkLILPqyiGYXQPwLfA6QyyCNvA/s3024/final%20(2).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3wEg9Tw_Uv1SGVBxrBhMmkDtL5C7nP5gdn1DtqZaaXtAjKYZWnn4J3MX2ItmLvMFTeRez1fLdEX8gB2dXZnJXDBPPN_IKbrbdKwV1LOyA7rGIHMRMYfYPQZDBgiAqmA-Omhw3Wo9awv76uf4IbmUbu4vqgb7DLZY9SPkLILPqyiGYXQPwLfA6QyyCNvA/w400-h400/final%20(2).JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjURh1-IIAPurB3190eMEggOxn5ldtQYrzp9hESqFSjDXWOvV6Xk66XHwll_nHECRrLg2D9TQyavlZCpJEbXLpF2kCs1iXlTfiPUFd7CdjmyNW6JmbLO5ZhuMJ446zxIJypHoibYfqPjWmU9p49dr3Xp5zlGjw-zzQbXLvwbWy7F_vwl3c166IxKRn_Ao8/s3024/final_1%20(2).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjURh1-IIAPurB3190eMEggOxn5ldtQYrzp9hESqFSjDXWOvV6Xk66XHwll_nHECRrLg2D9TQyavlZCpJEbXLpF2kCs1iXlTfiPUFd7CdjmyNW6JmbLO5ZhuMJ446zxIJypHoibYfqPjWmU9p49dr3Xp5zlGjw-zzQbXLvwbWy7F_vwl3c166IxKRn_Ao8/w400-h400/final_1%20(2).JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Isn't this a beauty! If you'd like to see the details of how Meghan created her stunning card, please <a href="https://www.madebymeghank.com/2024/03/christmas-kickstart-challenge-84-guest.html" target="_blank"><b>head here</b></a>. You'll love her blog.<br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I had so much fun <b><a href="https://dottypuddingdesigns.blogspot.com/2024/03/christmas-kickstart-challenge-84-get.html" target="_blank">making my card</a></b>, and decided to employ a technique I always enjoy: paper - piecing! </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm6YJnze2z66P_de6Yce4456nkp_y_Hsv5Cb0U6APEia77yADJKmfIzeUrhS4FcdfcnKbJ8HycxGVE4ZzB-R_f9o3p3qhG5YKehlhgUxDmTFrBLHqIwT1H286EVM7C-Ok22Ee7Nn1ciMahIhovpqDGmE4OvERTOFNvSx9lP9e7zEIDJWqAGsSxP3zRP8I/s1942/DSCF4879.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1942" data-original-width="1480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm6YJnze2z66P_de6Yce4456nkp_y_Hsv5Cb0U6APEia77yADJKmfIzeUrhS4FcdfcnKbJ8HycxGVE4ZzB-R_f9o3p3qhG5YKehlhgUxDmTFrBLHqIwT1H286EVM7C-Ok22Ee7Nn1ciMahIhovpqDGmE4OvERTOFNvSx9lP9e7zEIDJWqAGsSxP3zRP8I/w305-h400/DSCF4879.JPG" width="305" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Rudolph has a lovely prize for one lucky, <b><span style="color: #057c25;">Random Raffle Winner</span></b>. 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<!--end InLinkz code--></div>Dotty Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05610516171239083305noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7793032997536375277.post-84602847631732958832024-03-04T18:00:00.001+00:002024-03-04T18:00:28.232+00:00Let's Trim the Tree for Challenge #83<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioK30wahiYB_cx_kqzVGWpjucGF3atJ3un13blnfiyF8g7w6aO-4P30OzVSMPU5uG8bixxt7yQ2y5EzPi4CCPrZHmO6u46eahMKB5Ni1dm_q2TTcvIXG3Xj8Sb13BB5iwP6vfws1aAEQzs6kUsZ4bCJd1Ouy20660OhDc7tRnZKjCRv-xrhKY1CTINWrQ/s1332/Trim%20the%20Tree%202024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="850" data-original-width="1332" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioK30wahiYB_cx_kqzVGWpjucGF3atJ3un13blnfiyF8g7w6aO-4P30OzVSMPU5uG8bixxt7yQ2y5EzPi4CCPrZHmO6u46eahMKB5Ni1dm_q2TTcvIXG3Xj8Sb13BB5iwP6vfws1aAEQzs6kUsZ4bCJd1Ouy20660OhDc7tRnZKjCRv-xrhKY1CTINWrQ/s320/Trim%20the%20Tree%202024.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Yes, it's Tree Trimming Time again here at <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Christmas Kickstart</span></b>!</span></div></div><p></p><p class="yiv7083376379MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">A big thank you to everyone who played along as we went <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Out on a Limb</span></b> with the lovely Gail. Thanks, Gail, you're a star!</span></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpkVXcWSvQNCuKWCEp1YJu0dOnZ4j-rYCC_LnCIZnqpH5ys6WOTjb-N3RAvptv69npRe83vk1QOxKLSfA7B7KUe_FRUSdyQJSC31Bgoo4t3QLWy2JBp683CAK1bfyff626cvESxFG1JaAJn9Z5ptHSrHL-nz5vWmjM7TRckHK1WImLYN7X4F-K1PqStt0/s1910/333294792_175776765237176_2176944067132352769_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1910" data-original-width="1170" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpkVXcWSvQNCuKWCEp1YJu0dOnZ4j-rYCC_LnCIZnqpH5ys6WOTjb-N3RAvptv69npRe83vk1QOxKLSfA7B7KUe_FRUSdyQJSC31Bgoo4t3QLWy2JBp683CAK1bfyff626cvESxFG1JaAJn9Z5ptHSrHL-nz5vWmjM7TRckHK1WImLYN7X4F-K1PqStt0/w123-h200/333294792_175776765237176_2176944067132352769_n.jpg" width="123" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiAJbCLq_XtVcp3D71g9Yk8OTihXRnt7boQhMo9A2RZnuHLdGAFu7oL7z1rMqDiCX_K5hZlgcz199fcTgqwUwRd-dY9dfoOvG5oL8jAt-EPSrxkgYaLaOCvnOr_SsI5fm7P15kcft3H7GOlsxOf2uuaI_V7gqCMjjzNdLSxO-EfR6sT6tEPdCkGlV1XlE/s340/ELF%20hat%202024.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="340" data-original-width="263" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiAJbCLq_XtVcp3D71g9Yk8OTihXRnt7boQhMo9A2RZnuHLdGAFu7oL7z1rMqDiCX_K5hZlgcz199fcTgqwUwRd-dY9dfoOvG5oL8jAt-EPSrxkgYaLaOCvnOr_SsI5fm7P15kcft3H7GOlsxOf2uuaI_V7gqCMjjzNdLSxO-EfR6sT6tEPdCkGlV1XlE/w155-h200/ELF%20hat%202024.png" width="155" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">We had a 38 fabulous entries for this challenge and I have to say I think that's pretty amazing for February, which, for all us cardmakers, is usually the month of hearts and all things pink. </span></div></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: medium;"><b>Our Top Picks for this challenge are:</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://bon2stamp.blogspot.com/2024/02/merry-christmas.html" target="_blank">#24 - Bonnie</a></b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWzY1nyrm29b1P2UByXzDTbIS2UCu7OHm8UbgKKyMOAy71gDZGWnwLRUraZaqpgjm9PnPQw1KlMMFLXOcGAAFD2MPFp_9ZFkigk_c7Vo_npbftundPgTgi8py_XFh3sg-Fjw0YBKS9LvU-sHSvlu5K4Rk8W2f4n56AWho6Q8VBVzRzM8-Dan966tEdgKY/s640/Bonnie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWzY1nyrm29b1P2UByXzDTbIS2UCu7OHm8UbgKKyMOAy71gDZGWnwLRUraZaqpgjm9PnPQw1KlMMFLXOcGAAFD2MPFp_9ZFkigk_c7Vo_npbftundPgTgi8py_XFh3sg-Fjw0YBKS9LvU-sHSvlu5K4Rk8W2f4n56AWho6Q8VBVzRzM8-Dan966tEdgKY/s320/Bonnie.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The colour palette Bonnie used is awesome, her stamping is stunning</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and that 'pop' of deep, sparkly red makes this card extra special and strikingly elegant.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://papierelle.blogspot.com/2024/02/der-naturliche-lebensraum-natural.html" target="_blank">#8 - Gundi</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP2sRqHLSIVBaAdIilfef8Kj4tXXt-mCl2bD0w4qqiV8SncfjULJn4_s8fAG5k0-RwuzAE24XVa2KHNlpgfcnC4p2Q7fw5KHFKjRcCY14uroRfm8xNhwjyie7pxdB9LWz9LhDRGjp5_e-IOgB1yAIlSu8Nd819ErwkyShtRRwY2qcYL3RHjsEPLEQsSdw/s400/WK0624.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="323" data-original-width="400" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP2sRqHLSIVBaAdIilfef8Kj4tXXt-mCl2bD0w4qqiV8SncfjULJn4_s8fAG5k0-RwuzAE24XVa2KHNlpgfcnC4p2Q7fw5KHFKjRcCY14uroRfm8xNhwjyie7pxdB9LWz9LhDRGjp5_e-IOgB1yAIlSu8Nd819ErwkyShtRRwY2qcYL3RHjsEPLEQsSdw/s320/WK0624.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Someone's in trouble when mama gets home! Love this fun card. </div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://craftingclare.blogspot.com/2024/02/good-news-and-one-for-stash.html" target="_blank">#31 - Vicky</a></span></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkWc2xszcTUpRrZFULb2q56MhNhBN7O0iwjtFB4IUytQC-KZTNrVhdkpCwN8r_v2moUTIpix-wEUnBffhXFXXzAK5uF3QJ5JJxQgoi21ds_ZJAA7lfGG6fOV7MmlFtBBRVsh27GNVLESi-harzHeqNe8xtst88DLD0zRplhGK5zZEdU2lvPgpHUV3yER8/s400/DSC_0002%203.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkWc2xszcTUpRrZFULb2q56MhNhBN7O0iwjtFB4IUytQC-KZTNrVhdkpCwN8r_v2moUTIpix-wEUnBffhXFXXzAK5uF3QJ5JJxQgoi21ds_ZJAA7lfGG6fOV7MmlFtBBRVsh27GNVLESi-harzHeqNe8xtst88DLD0zRplhGK5zZEdU2lvPgpHUV3yER8/s320/DSC_0002%203.JPG" width="320" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Don't you just love how the fir cones and the red 'pop' against the blue!</div><p></p><span face="Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYPcTSr31HNWi1xS8r4B3s4f0jrX1voAg8I8GYp2TohqulTi2ERlVp_vaEhtj_P8T9jsGLqCDg610LmCvOMesp3DHTAAwjzTKyWU7zxrMMo6WOp25gDEtEXzVxvKLdPdXoR5Bfch_Kr_K4zqbwAwpgcQXZdorTEZ5yZN_jOC1ZN47s0gpxMXobwy26LAY/s400/Dancing%20Tree.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYPcTSr31HNWi1xS8r4B3s4f0jrX1voAg8I8GYp2TohqulTi2ERlVp_vaEhtj_P8T9jsGLqCDg610LmCvOMesp3DHTAAwjzTKyWU7zxrMMo6WOp25gDEtEXzVxvKLdPdXoR5Bfch_Kr_K4zqbwAwpgcQXZdorTEZ5yZN_jOC1ZN47s0gpxMXobwy26LAY/w200-h200/Dancing%20Tree.gif" width="200" /></a></div><b style="font-size: large;"><br /></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">Our Winner and Star on the Tree for this week is:</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://fun-stamping.blogspot.com/2024/02/katzelkraft-all-is-calm-all-is-bright.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>#20 - Cornelia</b></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiod2EkS8ntzYj199bu64DYAEmyVqyK828ABxsavNenSwOefgWtNWPx5ffXDSqAyQhV6ynt-TuvgPb65FJp7hfHchEsTMLA3lu59qm_3Z8batCUG9IIuEdyB96cpxF46L32WHjOv-3738qzKJBH5_82snUseQvjtOqcnQFTVGJ_2X2AzsHdWnooXvj1LQk/s2139/Katzelkraft%203-24%20c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2139" data-original-width="2138" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiod2EkS8ntzYj199bu64DYAEmyVqyK828ABxsavNenSwOefgWtNWPx5ffXDSqAyQhV6ynt-TuvgPb65FJp7hfHchEsTMLA3lu59qm_3Z8batCUG9IIuEdyB96cpxF46L32WHjOv-3738qzKJBH5_82snUseQvjtOqcnQFTVGJ_2X2AzsHdWnooXvj1LQk/w400-h400/Katzelkraft%203-24%20c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Isn't this just magical? </div><div style="text-align: center;">I love that Cornelia added little Santa hats to the kitties for a fun, festive twist.</div><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span face="Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: medium;">Congratulations to you all, I hope you'll enjoy flaunting your blog badges for all the world to see!</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM-kiurFtHKtCIPPENig8UL6FNccS6fED9ZjbecHx0VR8_I3pAgdCxFJ0QiI-WGiN9aZOcbSKWx9Om6XZGA0KztTClQPt2uVqj3FfKRoYh_NC9dYOXDwJ1j3011l1rvC4IWWRkLOmPSXY4058cj9dEtIy3drygOlK37PWRICNvJfLRdaiUnU3iz0GAlI0/s980/christmas-cartoon-festive-blue-ball-tree-toy-vector.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM-kiurFtHKtCIPPENig8UL6FNccS6fED9ZjbecHx0VR8_I3pAgdCxFJ0QiI-WGiN9aZOcbSKWx9Om6XZGA0KztTClQPt2uVqj3FfKRoYh_NC9dYOXDwJ1j3011l1rvC4IWWRkLOmPSXY4058cj9dEtIy3drygOlK37PWRICNvJfLRdaiUnU3iz0GAlI0/s980/christmas-cartoon-festive-blue-ball-tree-toy-vector.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="980" data-original-width="980" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM-kiurFtHKtCIPPENig8UL6FNccS6fED9ZjbecHx0VR8_I3pAgdCxFJ0QiI-WGiN9aZOcbSKWx9Om6XZGA0KztTClQPt2uVqj3FfKRoYh_NC9dYOXDwJ1j3011l1rvC4IWWRkLOmPSXY4058cj9dEtIy3drygOlK37PWRICNvJfLRdaiUnU3iz0GAlI0/w200-h200/christmas-cartoon-festive-blue-ball-tree-toy-vector.png" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXsUiLt2KksJTs1YHj20obtjTa1MBjmhMAq7Sv2EFHrNhL3ggm6mVhDplExD_SvN3HFQ2A4xdAZ0hWxaJC-E6N5bcZpbSx824x1KHHLibPrpTMDgyqwYcJ8rYhDeWy1tgF5wDzaA1g_USb-TuQAIlPonxpSBt6x54q7RGM5aE-9Z1edjJctosyxkoGX0E/s400/Star%202024%20(1).png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXsUiLt2KksJTs1YHj20obtjTa1MBjmhMAq7Sv2EFHrNhL3ggm6mVhDplExD_SvN3HFQ2A4xdAZ0hWxaJC-E6N5bcZpbSx824x1KHHLibPrpTMDgyqwYcJ8rYhDeWy1tgF5wDzaA1g_USb-TuQAIlPonxpSBt6x54q7RGM5aE-9Z1edjJctosyxkoGX0E/w200-h200/Star%202024%20(1).png" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">A big thank you to everyone who played along! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">And finally, here he is with his <b><span style="color: #38761d;">Random Raffle Winner</span></b>... Please say 'Hi' to Rudolph!</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCY7Gor1wKjHvhwdhA1w1Mv7hQfwEXDt3QEU5fs97zECjzOvc6WM-_lkO0kCpHmJqDR0K57MBI4vyX87szOApCmtpYnzffjEHsV-XJRbaSCt9pq-Dzgg9mSheQfvPMH_tF5kO5bQ7umSYmDW-1EJncuRhe5_lZuHJ9YsD2DD5GoBKSABTF6IvNMvqk/s1200/87327.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCY7Gor1wKjHvhwdhA1w1Mv7hQfwEXDt3QEU5fs97zECjzOvc6WM-_lkO0kCpHmJqDR0K57MBI4vyX87szOApCmtpYnzffjEHsV-XJRbaSCt9pq-Dzgg9mSheQfvPMH_tF5kO5bQ7umSYmDW-1EJncuRhe5_lZuHJ9YsD2DD5GoBKSABTF6IvNMvqk/w200-h200/87327.jpg" width="200" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnALrQqLvEYiUxkiz6NLh7x1IcOub_0FCDcGh83p7usrmVfv6fBmRx-FP42IdAkU_gOL55H_gj1SeYAJtRiS8WEeowiotleI5bk1iOHS0Rb5OhNLKE7gIXB9irpstPK6Ph9mjmX41Ak281FsaRSYF2cyC91DtO-FT1C_Vj8EDn1E_Do0DSOaLr_qhvsiU/s1200/VIS-CES-03-Christmas-Eve-stencil-Visible-Image-2020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="866" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnALrQqLvEYiUxkiz6NLh7x1IcOub_0FCDcGh83p7usrmVfv6fBmRx-FP42IdAkU_gOL55H_gj1SeYAJtRiS8WEeowiotleI5bk1iOHS0Rb5OhNLKE7gIXB9irpstPK6Ph9mjmX41Ak281FsaRSYF2cyC91DtO-FT1C_Vj8EDn1E_Do0DSOaLr_qhvsiU/s320/VIS-CES-03-Christmas-Eve-stencil-Visible-Image-2020.jpg" width="231" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK8aTcJhz6ehYQQTSCooKOG-9CQWKxEPihQTiWj4zo_BR0ICbrQTvNejnX8vO2CMkxevk1Ol9m_bqpEH8s_d0pbfGgX1iUlhJE8mNfnZJLnKqwevRUaSPAMoC0rG9snUj64Dms3TLmRG9_h7qyTTm6WxThrMlnG057g5mAmm0nxfRja9a7n-UjCx7jNpU/s1200/VIS-BPS-03-Boot-Prints-stencil-Visible-Image-2020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="866" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK8aTcJhz6ehYQQTSCooKOG-9CQWKxEPihQTiWj4zo_BR0ICbrQTvNejnX8vO2CMkxevk1Ol9m_bqpEH8s_d0pbfGgX1iUlhJE8mNfnZJLnKqwevRUaSPAMoC0rG9snUj64Dms3TLmRG9_h7qyTTm6WxThrMlnG057g5mAmm0nxfRja9a7n-UjCx7jNpU/s320/VIS-BPS-03-Boot-Prints-stencil-Visible-Image-2020.jpg" width="231" /></a> </div></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">Congratulations</span></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">#6 Diane - It's you!</span></b></span></div><span face="Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><p></p><p><span face="Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: medium;">Congratulations, <b><a href="https://pixiescraftyworkshop.blogspot.com/2024/02/sunday-snippets-robin-christmas-card.html" target="_blank">Di</a></b>, please email me a dottypudding (at) aol.com with your snail mail address so I can connect you with your prize. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Thanks again to our elf Gail and to everyone who played along. Hurry back <b>tomorrow</b> as we launch into a brand new challenge with a brand new elfin muse. </span></p>Dotty Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05610516171239083305noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7793032997536375277.post-45241086011047712102024-02-15T10:30:00.095+00:002024-02-15T10:30:00.360+00:00Christmas Kickstart Challenge - Reminder for Challenge #83<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlvcc8KBFMijrVV0XqWnU-r1SBHHL1m65PnXDJh682ZO7kbmjRrQww847_MsOhO_7T-uOcMARLMo0QHJZlvwFej3P2Hp4S0NotLUutbx-diUhKg2MzUFeIRW7o4rAmd8yib-v3qzWv5EnvWgl1fapxCClCH298GWec4srrH_tAFo1O0wW4Clhm5IZitD4/s852/New%20Reminder%202024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="852" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlvcc8KBFMijrVV0XqWnU-r1SBHHL1m65PnXDJh682ZO7kbmjRrQww847_MsOhO_7T-uOcMARLMo0QHJZlvwFej3P2Hp4S0NotLUutbx-diUhKg2MzUFeIRW7o4rAmd8yib-v3qzWv5EnvWgl1fapxCClCH298GWec4srrH_tAFo1O0wW4Clhm5IZitD4/w400-h225/New%20Reminder%202024.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;">It's the 15th of February and that can only mean one thing: <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Reminder</span></b> time here at <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Christmas Kickstart</span></b>.</span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ_EnRJEWvlzk0vXNZC02QDY9Y_sEj2cnosZ3irIWSCzSKlV7-l-kqwbH2dNk5ZfYA8FhXbxiWMoyapMcD6MJ3NHQeX3SJBNDWTpADoaXJi2wxNnx8hKgJHJKNVTGiCGlBrq1pMRxT03bxDYUYBQBs2kAtYz4etezw5BpmMopwNHd4uLYac1AGHHbR2Q4/s1910/333294792_175776765237176_2176944067132352769_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1910" data-original-width="1170" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ_EnRJEWvlzk0vXNZC02QDY9Y_sEj2cnosZ3irIWSCzSKlV7-l-kqwbH2dNk5ZfYA8FhXbxiWMoyapMcD6MJ3NHQeX3SJBNDWTpADoaXJi2wxNnx8hKgJHJKNVTGiCGlBrq1pMRxT03bxDYUYBQBs2kAtYz4etezw5BpmMopwNHd4uLYac1AGHHbR2Q4/w123-h200/333294792_175776765237176_2176944067132352769_n.jpg" width="123" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq4XM2DXkhM4WTWBrWw3Dzi5YPR-3LhvwIe83Q1YQzAkYvc_i5ZLdTDRmoVrOWVANCBGgswDplTSHC6LWo37FsHB8MsrNJPqyxgBBNsusFkopkIoB0oi9zhwTiDZf1YJ4UzkCTF2ZqmLB6hW9J2TDEjNC-85TxRlDHWMO7osvEK01a06ztkEXAZpt1Was/s340/ELF%20hat%202024.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="340" data-original-width="263" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq4XM2DXkhM4WTWBrWw3Dzi5YPR-3LhvwIe83Q1YQzAkYvc_i5ZLdTDRmoVrOWVANCBGgswDplTSHC6LWo37FsHB8MsrNJPqyxgBBNsusFkopkIoB0oi9zhwTiDZf1YJ4UzkCTF2ZqmLB6hW9J2TDEjNC-85TxRlDHWMO7osvEK01a06ztkEXAZpt1Was/w155-h200/ELF%20hat%202024.png" width="155" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">We're in great company this month with <b><a href="https://craftynomad.blogspot.com/2024/02/out-on-limb.html" target="_blank">Gail from Crafty Nomad</a></b> as our elf as we continue to go...</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;"><b>Out on a Limb</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">and create cards featuring things you'll find on trees at Christmas. Don't forget that the tree is optional and not an essential component of your card.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Gail has very kindly made a second card for our challenge. I'm really hoping I don't ever find one of these in a tree at Christmas or at any other time of the year. Thanks Gail, it's a fabulous creation and I love your limited colour combo and fabulous background. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJb3y8w2OnFYV-ujr5WH5-jbE2pzeJNqdO7nzAnGsxjBVp2AO-6jtQn6Kj1PYRlqmxLjfxYocFUEtUU7GxGAh5lt2wceqSrNs0mjyYLRiFzl_7T-PyQK0vcX8owvaI2Yt9ST7jVr1H3PLwddmtUXukVkoe8fdLztpyv9Zc5UpjQDyBgk8ZcKpp3NYJSvo/s850/426175287_1120610765615928_8188495531501470243_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="850" data-original-width="850" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJb3y8w2OnFYV-ujr5WH5-jbE2pzeJNqdO7nzAnGsxjBVp2AO-6jtQn6Kj1PYRlqmxLjfxYocFUEtUU7GxGAh5lt2wceqSrNs0mjyYLRiFzl_7T-PyQK0vcX8owvaI2Yt9ST7jVr1H3PLwddmtUXukVkoe8fdLztpyv9Zc5UpjQDyBgk8ZcKpp3NYJSvo/w400-h400/426175287_1120610765615928_8188495531501470243_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;">Here's a reminder of Gail's first card made for our challenge:</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH77NwUz5sb0RBQAe4NaANOG-0nTnOPbU65XIBMI6sXOeCnRCgYY-d1t141uO43Ov_FfneVgulZiypUNkxeWZ8V0jYM2kgffvykkjJIJAuGyKSKIxPCXY02ss_s8a2lAUhhRUq0Hp0oZ7zoA4J2QKQHNtRIZRK8HAvxX6eRXOCT3G-bXzeKHY_ImvfiGg/s1131/IMG_20240205_202621.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1131" data-original-width="850" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH77NwUz5sb0RBQAe4NaANOG-0nTnOPbU65XIBMI6sXOeCnRCgYY-d1t141uO43Ov_FfneVgulZiypUNkxeWZ8V0jYM2kgffvykkjJIJAuGyKSKIxPCXY02ss_s8a2lAUhhRUq0Hp0oZ7zoA4J2QKQHNtRIZRK8HAvxX6eRXOCT3G-bXzeKHY_ImvfiGg/w324-h432/IMG_20240205_202621.jpg" width="324" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;">And here's my creation as inspired by this little sweetheart...</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw0Bcb-milvaSx6SZxrypoxUIaKZge1sXfk7JDQF5r7crvktfBs2A-r-HOPdtbWSbEJUrB_BkEduypHz5joUQaAyHAui2CM7ZKtATvzOtqbwaxmC-2pUhfcR8gNyFbQhJ3GFkATYCm6O-tiE2agPRhs8qJTWMtDhtmsBsaiHYlebhRfdmYMatPpbeHXJc/s2095/DSCF4866.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2095" data-original-width="1635" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw0Bcb-milvaSx6SZxrypoxUIaKZge1sXfk7JDQF5r7crvktfBs2A-r-HOPdtbWSbEJUrB_BkEduypHz5joUQaAyHAui2CM7ZKtATvzOtqbwaxmC-2pUhfcR8gNyFbQhJ3GFkATYCm6O-tiE2agPRhs8qJTWMtDhtmsBsaiHYlebhRfdmYMatPpbeHXJc/w313-h400/DSCF4866.JPG" width="313" /></a></div><br /><div><span style="font-size: medium;">I made a few mistakes with this card, but it still turned out fine in the end. You can read all about it by heading <b><a href="https://christmaskickstartchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/christmas-kickstart-challenge-reminder.html" target="_blank">here</a></b>.<br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Rudolph has two rather nice stencils on offer as his <b><span style="color: #38761d;">Random Raffle</span></b> prize for this month. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdbj4LdBNM0L0Fy7g_P00bhmQf3gjklGLIVtXkAxLIWlR5eHdhd7yIRQF-5Lc6nx_QKEDH3lnwkGUz8jtpeMGxOYCxGdlxBeYE8v6Y3CRIm47xlytugezGvopI1aE5FXRa1kqTuQs69gWQbqLq-4qitbZ3jLXu897QYlTkQGIW0lAjNbFVlIE-DqysghU/s1200/87327.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdbj4LdBNM0L0Fy7g_P00bhmQf3gjklGLIVtXkAxLIWlR5eHdhd7yIRQF-5Lc6nx_QKEDH3lnwkGUz8jtpeMGxOYCxGdlxBeYE8v6Y3CRIm47xlytugezGvopI1aE5FXRa1kqTuQs69gWQbqLq-4qitbZ3jLXu897QYlTkQGIW0lAjNbFVlIE-DqysghU/w200-h200/87327.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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<!--end InLinkz code--></div>Dotty Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05610516171239083305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7793032997536375277.post-40698644224525295102024-02-06T10:30:00.146+00:002024-02-06T10:30:00.160+00:00Christmas Kickstart Challenge #83 - Out on a Limb<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLqSwK16cUWonrOCDyZmP9PxGNeM4HCBvzY3efmGToe-svstNF9UR7T28zycbUhXkLZBV88Py5jHAx1ZueZPTi4WCbT04Bp_-HouNb-hmppxnwo5FmpX2GHtDwjKEKz1HABCnbbxJI8nvsraT7A9UEVvgbDVrqTtXIoH498m_AjL2ekChk_xbdWnMksBU/s852/Challenge%20%2383.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="852" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLqSwK16cUWonrOCDyZmP9PxGNeM4HCBvzY3efmGToe-svstNF9UR7T28zycbUhXkLZBV88Py5jHAx1ZueZPTi4WCbT04Bp_-HouNb-hmppxnwo5FmpX2GHtDwjKEKz1HABCnbbxJI8nvsraT7A9UEVvgbDVrqTtXIoH498m_AjL2ekChk_xbdWnMksBU/w400-h225/Challenge%20%2383.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I'm delighted to welcome my dear buddy, <b><a href="https://craftynomad.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Gail AKA Crafty Nomad</a></b>, as our elf for this month. </span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBfNtw9JHbK9QDrZWfcTr-21UgWCufRo_ftIxQyL2VlhSwRdTWpacTusOWEVMXOD3bLvxjpNu3NCMrR4015AsesQCThF4GNzY3_Q7N6CqyojIvEDnOWTrGKFIaQw4msSQl1uR2rC5jWKwQzRUuHEYRDstisMMXFGXHUjy3rBOZmLeynvD39oy92ffYsok/s340/ELF%20hat%202024.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="340" data-original-width="263" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBfNtw9JHbK9QDrZWfcTr-21UgWCufRo_ftIxQyL2VlhSwRdTWpacTusOWEVMXOD3bLvxjpNu3NCMrR4015AsesQCThF4GNzY3_Q7N6CqyojIvEDnOWTrGKFIaQw4msSQl1uR2rC5jWKwQzRUuHEYRDstisMMXFGXHUjy3rBOZmLeynvD39oy92ffYsok/w155-h200/ELF%20hat%202024.png" width="155" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkBrCbUMRtQp4oT_0lb8FQEYpVdWAiy-itvpC5luHQ7YrQvWvInjCfMsP4gQ120KGA8T7UtWeVCjpbh0Lki58SlLyw2C13tzz4V6IKEj89Oaif7l2zT9uA5igVbfnryqzgmZf71I0l0SjDWZ-IY0q-Fl3Vcvt_mGpGHO9IYLSWB0uYlFT7mFvafBFCSk0/s4160/IMG_20231116_214935.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkBrCbUMRtQp4oT_0lb8FQEYpVdWAiy-itvpC5luHQ7YrQvWvInjCfMsP4gQ120KGA8T7UtWeVCjpbh0Lki58SlLyw2C13tzz4V6IKEj89Oaif7l2zT9uA5igVbfnryqzgmZf71I0l0SjDWZ-IY0q-Fl3Vcvt_mGpGHO9IYLSWB0uYlFT7mFvafBFCSk0/w262-h197/IMG_20231116_214935.jpg" width="262" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Our challenge theme is:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><b><u>Challenge #83 - Out on a Limb</u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">A BIG thank you to Gail for the witty title! We'd like to see things you'll find on a tree at Christmas time. Your tree can be indoors or outside. It can be bedecked with baubles, berries or snowflakes, or maybe a home to birds or creatures seeking shelter form the elements. The choice is yours - just let your imagination take you where it leads!</span></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Here's what Gail made to inspire us...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik8rFJVnBVeNObCRhF9kJskbGEf5xY4hvYyn5dFbUZF1k217ugTATMXn_KDPeZjQ-h5mZKag8biYWCL5kSqCoh9o94f0G2Leq2qJO9AwhZtUcIpAxh07tPgVsIDcG6TMbVCUQW7ryzaw5ogfi9eWelp4M1AbX-T7CLGhV-Uc0lLsKskUfAuIvAJKUKsrA/s1131/IMG_20240205_202621.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1131" data-original-width="850" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik8rFJVnBVeNObCRhF9kJskbGEf5xY4hvYyn5dFbUZF1k217ugTATMXn_KDPeZjQ-h5mZKag8biYWCL5kSqCoh9o94f0G2Leq2qJO9AwhZtUcIpAxh07tPgVsIDcG6TMbVCUQW7ryzaw5ogfi9eWelp4M1AbX-T7CLGhV-Uc0lLsKskUfAuIvAJKUKsrA/w300-h400/IMG_20240205_202621.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I love this cute hoot! You can find all the details of how Gail made her sweet card by clicking <a href="https://craftynomad.blogspot.com/2024/02/out-on-limb.html" target="_blank"><b>here.</b></a></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">And now here's my creation, which you can read about <b><a href="https://dottypuddingdesigns.blogspot.com/2024/02/christmas-kickstart-challenge.html" target="_blank">over on my blog</a>. </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Afvd2xz7xNzPzSco814Nv7OUJ6afrAjG7jqD2gnybzAvwUPN5IL6DeW4qqvQkCjValrlqZR0t5SyYR-GhVWSCkwcGbFMooFGtjSroCgeF4qbjTCURB_7GUEceb-7HSQWMHXyA_ZPjhvTViR6ikYJaEv2xgvZU7VTPpj8RgVtG3hGJUm8EKk8T2qvfgQ/s2293/DSCF4803.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2293" data-original-width="1475" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Afvd2xz7xNzPzSco814Nv7OUJ6afrAjG7jqD2gnybzAvwUPN5IL6DeW4qqvQkCjValrlqZR0t5SyYR-GhVWSCkwcGbFMooFGtjSroCgeF4qbjTCURB_7GUEceb-7HSQWMHXyA_ZPjhvTViR6ikYJaEv2xgvZU7VTPpj8RgVtG3hGJUm8EKk8T2qvfgQ/w257-h400/DSCF4803.JPG" width="257" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">How funny that we both ended up with an owl/owls on our cards!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Rudolph has something a little different for us this month as his <b><span style="color: #38761d;">Random Raffle</span></b> prize:</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii6PR-2hO53PqikqPXv-i29OkU_0HYwKbRyi77lorcnGiUqspqbvhZhJnpbPYIfKXJMer5AskTlsJxP-XY7CwIXcYP55Si1leLqhmwoXlVydiHjRlLCTcLCN2wgQ2hgf7PUica9L6BPRgQnoXpdWH9BCg1Bj8_QrSNK1_Cgr0v58y7a-8Q4DFlNYws68A/s1200/87327.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii6PR-2hO53PqikqPXv-i29OkU_0HYwKbRyi77lorcnGiUqspqbvhZhJnpbPYIfKXJMer5AskTlsJxP-XY7CwIXcYP55Si1leLqhmwoXlVydiHjRlLCTcLCN2wgQ2hgf7PUica9L6BPRgQnoXpdWH9BCg1Bj8_QrSNK1_Cgr0v58y7a-8Q4DFlNYws68A/w200-h200/87327.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvwcoOV2alEDYVwyPGmT4S5bcPwP92C4im8vkj4VDocAEQzLTGyX1dx4Eu8BXIfroxDzPRyjCC66Oai04BQ_I7kI1TfzdAcmL38fQtdsT5JrIv9c50_AosVZu8g5jiUeYL21PjJUq2cCWjrDNIFcADzIVIpojP5thyphenhyphenQvTnbHcX8GoVsh5dcQ2VOdLLNsI/s1200/VIS-BPS-03-Boot-Prints-stencil-Visible-Image-2020.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="866" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvwcoOV2alEDYVwyPGmT4S5bcPwP92C4im8vkj4VDocAEQzLTGyX1dx4Eu8BXIfroxDzPRyjCC66Oai04BQ_I7kI1TfzdAcmL38fQtdsT5JrIv9c50_AosVZu8g5jiUeYL21PjJUq2cCWjrDNIFcADzIVIpojP5thyphenhyphenQvTnbHcX8GoVsh5dcQ2VOdLLNsI/s320/VIS-BPS-03-Boot-Prints-stencil-Visible-Image-2020.jpg" width="231" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKvAAEn6RkjNZY5KXsajf_JAcLlUnmCMMWiI3bhZX9WWLR3SWrxViVKkz1B_BsxQd-FRs1YFI7tVFn-4A61aGg3cvWYtjCFU1FFSz6I37uS_YUJowV-7Rj4chCsUMZ9a1TziyjQrBMpWu7dg5uDKjZgO4bvs1B6LAplXuYhDJ7sxhVN696odW-fTpjt8Y/s1200/VIS-CES-03-Christmas-Eve-stencil-Visible-Image-2020.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="866" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKvAAEn6RkjNZY5KXsajf_JAcLlUnmCMMWiI3bhZX9WWLR3SWrxViVKkz1B_BsxQd-FRs1YFI7tVFn-4A61aGg3cvWYtjCFU1FFSz6I37uS_YUJowV-7Rj4chCsUMZ9a1TziyjQrBMpWu7dg5uDKjZgO4bvs1B6LAplXuYhDJ7sxhVN696odW-fTpjt8Y/s320/VIS-CES-03-Christmas-Eve-stencil-Visible-Image-2020.jpg" width="231" /></a></div> <br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Gail and I can't wait to see what you create for this challenge!</span></div><!--start InLinkz code-->
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<!--end InLinkz code--><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Dotty Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05610516171239083305noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7793032997536375277.post-61998944333585563752024-02-05T12:16:00.001+00:002024-02-05T12:16:30.711+00:00Let's trim the Tree for Challenge #82<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFQkG7zfs7FHhttuKzAStaGmjZN5S9ylSxG3TR5aoqlweZwGX0JsKYSIXoywHZBkBVoxDxLyCR_WqqogeG0X9SobgCiV9gNimqCrOsTrHWCJAqo2qSjaRSUEtJcwoY-wtkFbBZogrV9GUF52j82lQ13u9pIzUbdvyDFyOf5pXcMlJ7D-g-CNQD2ybapsY/s1332/Trim%20the%20Tree%202024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="850" data-original-width="1332" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFQkG7zfs7FHhttuKzAStaGmjZN5S9ylSxG3TR5aoqlweZwGX0JsKYSIXoywHZBkBVoxDxLyCR_WqqogeG0X9SobgCiV9gNimqCrOsTrHWCJAqo2qSjaRSUEtJcwoY-wtkFbBZogrV9GUF52j82lQ13u9pIzUbdvyDFyOf5pXcMlJ7D-g-CNQD2ybapsY/s320/Trim%20the%20Tree%202024.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Hi guys, it's very nearly time for our next challenge here at <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Christmas Kickstart</span></b>, so I thought I'd just drop by to <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Trim the Tree</span></b> for Challenge #82. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKj1MdJix2hKM-UY-JSsgbTR8JmIUDJ2fH4jl50PVfNkU0N9NCcFMuRp2LOEAk2crk0VzsMNIzZoorgZuxYXs1rELSZmqVmP4SfsDx6jYRkE6BJbY31YOn_Scn9fuVlXYoqyvA1eTFQYnrVrs-AePai9qRvpKQcwcgi1-QXt6UB7IqxXLpu4UQGkj8rac/s299/thumbnail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="299" data-original-width="297" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKj1MdJix2hKM-UY-JSsgbTR8JmIUDJ2fH4jl50PVfNkU0N9NCcFMuRp2LOEAk2crk0VzsMNIzZoorgZuxYXs1rELSZmqVmP4SfsDx6jYRkE6BJbY31YOn_Scn9fuVlXYoqyvA1eTFQYnrVrs-AePai9qRvpKQcwcgi1-QXt6UB7IqxXLpu4UQGkj8rac/w199-h200/thumbnail.jpg" width="199" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNqTlQTgeOUHKxHm3epPDu2zjt1YFuLm7lBtBCVa3DuOTHp64htRbjwllMYHspsHNLCLqYa-g2Ml77_-1JiOGG5zBWQayBQEVQ6j9TnhpKiKOFYXgjFJknGLX9NYPNkj5r-bNeaAuSltk4VGSLciHp2pWMchLsTvFfBJBZdxJ-yc9aECBbSWXoqdcMmRk/s340/ELF%20hat%202024.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="340" data-original-width="263" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNqTlQTgeOUHKxHm3epPDu2zjt1YFuLm7lBtBCVa3DuOTHp64htRbjwllMYHspsHNLCLqYa-g2Ml77_-1JiOGG5zBWQayBQEVQ6j9TnhpKiKOFYXgjFJknGLX9NYPNkj5r-bNeaAuSltk4VGSLciHp2pWMchLsTvFfBJBZdxJ-yc9aECBbSWXoqdcMmRk/w155-h200/ELF%20hat%202024.png" width="155" /></a></div></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Our elfin muse for this challenge was the <b><a href="https://scrappinstampinsingin.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">very lovely Linda</a></b>. Linda is as kind, friendly and supportive as she is talented, and I've loved being in touch with her so much over the past few weeks. She was also my 'Sender' at <b><a href="https://cardchainchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/card-chain-challenge-reveal-january-2024.html" target="_blank">The Card Chain Challenge for January</a></b> and I was thrilled to receive <a href="https://scrappinstampinsingin.blogspot.com/2024/02/january-2024-card-chain-reveal.html" target="_blank"><b>this beautiful card.</b></a> Thanks so much for being our elf, Linda, and for everything you do behind the scenes. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">You guys did GREAT with this challenge! A big thank you to everyone who played along with our <i>ever-so-slightly</i> addictive theme. It was really tricky to pick just a few cards to showcase, but Linda and I have come up with the following...</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">Our Top Picks are:</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://cinnamonsally-designedbysally.blogspot.com/2024/01/a-touch-of-gold.html" target="_blank">#3 - Sally</a></span></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9FvY4BKG6iMv4XnasDLOjGp5WZshG0nstY4JTwqDjOTygegCt93KLknNZmOXSyfksz02xvcdwxQ_wx2Fpeh5ViLQDWM7jAXzsVyzMo-PwgNRV4A4X44aE0adwRkmBdWTTgbNRtyYrXpKLsidK9F9IahqfUqu4cYNazWkiDsDAm5L1O1U8aYFD8fKAbMk/s640/Sally.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="584" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9FvY4BKG6iMv4XnasDLOjGp5WZshG0nstY4JTwqDjOTygegCt93KLknNZmOXSyfksz02xvcdwxQ_wx2Fpeh5ViLQDWM7jAXzsVyzMo-PwgNRV4A4X44aE0adwRkmBdWTTgbNRtyYrXpKLsidK9F9IahqfUqu4cYNazWkiDsDAm5L1O1U8aYFD8fKAbMk/s320/Sally.jpg" width="292" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">We love Sally's layered snowflakes.</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://kartenkram.blogspot.com/2024/01/gold-auf-schwarz.html" target="_blank">#26 - Silke</a></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxVashvFbRbVivOMxMz24M1F2qyV_t80ozEHjDSN7YyiWQe-g1WjNIzIhimqx_Us30_6KLOFalGEhNUVdZMFmhk-3ZyWYtd522o6nJVlnYhk2lCHB84U5Mln1nenmuV3R9vLH7NM20LlWzzjey_PY7l_4TmN1IkxyCltk7_6r_xh5u5_AGCHiEB4mXGKc/s320/Magnolia_Hirsch_SU_Herbst-%20u%20Winterkr%C3%A4nze_Kartenkunst_Frohes%20Fest_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxVashvFbRbVivOMxMz24M1F2qyV_t80ozEHjDSN7YyiWQe-g1WjNIzIhimqx_Us30_6KLOFalGEhNUVdZMFmhk-3ZyWYtd522o6nJVlnYhk2lCHB84U5Mln1nenmuV3R9vLH7NM20LlWzzjey_PY7l_4TmN1IkxyCltk7_6r_xh5u5_AGCHiEB4mXGKc/s1600/Magnolia_Hirsch_SU_Herbst-%20u%20Winterkr%C3%A4nze_Kartenkunst_Frohes%20Fest_1.jpg" width="280" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A feast for the eyes!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://esc2stamping.blogspot.com/2024/01/sbc2024jan27ombre.html" target="_blank">#46 - Cindy</a></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib-UPiMbuTag0tYQxiHSEBAhnywswkhyphenhyphend4VtRU_GmBAwfcTgED4jXaYM4vetWQEo_PuLp8lrGSV-9W4T6BEhJTW4BvkK798koKZX_w1E1OMrNFxrPJur09-MwY6wtgUMqUTwAe-LjZLgWWeaCZydp-LOciNmK1383Lt8YQfD_QO4d2JXyRreVoX7ccTq4/s400/sbc_20240127_ombre_e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="323" data-original-width="400" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib-UPiMbuTag0tYQxiHSEBAhnywswkhyphenhyphend4VtRU_GmBAwfcTgED4jXaYM4vetWQEo_PuLp8lrGSV-9W4T6BEhJTW4BvkK798koKZX_w1E1OMrNFxrPJur09-MwY6wtgUMqUTwAe-LjZLgWWeaCZydp-LOciNmK1383Lt8YQfD_QO4d2JXyRreVoX7ccTq4/s320/sbc_20240127_ombre_e.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cindy's gold embossing really 'pops' against the teal. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: bold;"><a href="https://fun-stamping.blogspot.com/2024/01/golden-rudolph.html" target="_blank">#51 - Cornelia</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwrtb2MT5xdcndTS2X0VFOgR_zPTwFrL994amsqAWXL6dRSg28qIQezE3qkN5te8Qvi_5HRQQ0Y96KdxoceqTIhB8zEH372W1svBQ9TsyHxM5T1-7xOsnpEiKICe_6-ab44iCe3K6rll7Trypn57RxAau-69a43mD6cjCvJdYIhkR7XrazZME8LZx9uW8/s640/IMG_2803%20w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwrtb2MT5xdcndTS2X0VFOgR_zPTwFrL994amsqAWXL6dRSg28qIQezE3qkN5te8Qvi_5HRQQ0Y96KdxoceqTIhB8zEH372W1svBQ9TsyHxM5T1-7xOsnpEiKICe_6-ab44iCe3K6rll7Trypn57RxAau-69a43mD6cjCvJdYIhkR7XrazZME8LZx9uW8/s320/IMG_2803%20w.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Just look at Cornelia's golden Rudolph - what a fab card.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSgxg0bMZrou1fqbbhjqLR_cQvET5_sASWBzcQPe_G4fKU8d2ibix3jNifh208DZ5A8EjPbSAmYBptGu0CCRSaLLiawhmUnQLALKl5toQNu4BxmA_jskbtsO8XoyFIsRVivL306Gz9QGfURHHzuNwQAyWCW75YEr4mchfaRy-_nW2jN6FqAjFL15xnqvw/s400/Dancing%20Tree.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSgxg0bMZrou1fqbbhjqLR_cQvET5_sASWBzcQPe_G4fKU8d2ibix3jNifh208DZ5A8EjPbSAmYBptGu0CCRSaLLiawhmUnQLALKl5toQNu4BxmA_jskbtsO8XoyFIsRVivL306Gz9QGfURHHzuNwQAyWCW75YEr4mchfaRy-_nW2jN6FqAjFL15xnqvw/w200-h200/Dancing%20Tree.gif" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">Our Star on the Tree for this Challenge is:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://liadesignandso.blogspot.com/2024/01/poinsettia.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">#14 - Lia</span></a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5_kL5WStxdL1o_gamb5TAd5C85-GM7b-HOTazOteGh6MJ4v-pG4ntJlSMR0vVBGN8fVJS9BFpQUT1nMVs_XF6J8WbyjuQzvS7K1tMoeJFdDSXrES6plbHZlY7NFJIy20esq29T18bU3D5gChN995nkorZmJz-94MRF3Lr5JgAZr_fcZK7ArJd5lX6yDU/s400/7%20jan..jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="359" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5_kL5WStxdL1o_gamb5TAd5C85-GM7b-HOTazOteGh6MJ4v-pG4ntJlSMR0vVBGN8fVJS9BFpQUT1nMVs_XF6J8WbyjuQzvS7K1tMoeJFdDSXrES6plbHZlY7NFJIy20esq29T18bU3D5gChN995nkorZmJz-94MRF3Lr5JgAZr_fcZK7ArJd5lX6yDU/w359-h400/7%20jan..jpg" width="359" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lia's beautiful poinsettia looks so good against her embossed star. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We also loved all the texture Lia's included.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Congratulations to all our showcased card makers -<span style="background-color: white;"> I hope you'll enjoy flaunting your blog badges for all the world to see!</span></span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM-kiurFtHKtCIPPENig8UL6FNccS6fED9ZjbecHx0VR8_I3pAgdCxFJ0QiI-WGiN9aZOcbSKWx9Om6XZGA0KztTClQPt2uVqj3FfKRoYh_NC9dYOXDwJ1j3011l1rvC4IWWRkLOmPSXY4058cj9dEtIy3drygOlK37PWRICNvJfLRdaiUnU3iz0GAlI0/s980/christmas-cartoon-festive-blue-ball-tree-toy-vector.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM-kiurFtHKtCIPPENig8UL6FNccS6fED9ZjbecHx0VR8_I3pAgdCxFJ0QiI-WGiN9aZOcbSKWx9Om6XZGA0KztTClQPt2uVqj3FfKRoYh_NC9dYOXDwJ1j3011l1rvC4IWWRkLOmPSXY4058cj9dEtIy3drygOlK37PWRICNvJfLRdaiUnU3iz0GAlI0/s980/christmas-cartoon-festive-blue-ball-tree-toy-vector.png" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Finally, here's our favourite reindeer dude with his randomly drawn winner.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZO-0zTsEn20TA-hrC1Zo5sNDvzAhZ8JzdNznWwystBfW8QM8mNy4JvJla5Nnr6UcaxBtc8X-9AwcJc9Y0rQD3GO0Cs6yOHqGm3usdbvonjMAbjT-g3m08ZqIwxYKpbq-C2NKWWrqdi5b2jaE0cqkYD53DDCvsMajC51lhsMzF5CikRwlFBI0FHOotc80/s1200/VIS-CLC-01-O-Classic-Christmas-2020-Visible-Image-stamp-set.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="866" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZO-0zTsEn20TA-hrC1Zo5sNDvzAhZ8JzdNznWwystBfW8QM8mNy4JvJla5Nnr6UcaxBtc8X-9AwcJc9Y0rQD3GO0Cs6yOHqGm3usdbvonjMAbjT-g3m08ZqIwxYKpbq-C2NKWWrqdi5b2jaE0cqkYD53DDCvsMajC51lhsMzF5CikRwlFBI0FHOotc80/s320/VIS-CLC-01-O-Classic-Christmas-2020-Visible-Image-stamp-set.jpg" width="231" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaVRlGhphQdwRbTPQko3WhnSq3Gf59zhlWXlEFwEIQ04xW-8VzybdqdKzGMq0LBLMckoWCZ2vgXX0OCrXQPd42N07RuVOcYxUKHsRbYeDqZ-772KyUZ9cYofvXkSGsEZGUxBmeYCLf1zx6RzslZfj-mBkNZsiqCBV9SoLtY4B0Epzx99nrmhGaTbL3kOI/s1200/87327.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaVRlGhphQdwRbTPQko3WhnSq3Gf59zhlWXlEFwEIQ04xW-8VzybdqdKzGMq0LBLMckoWCZ2vgXX0OCrXQPd42N07RuVOcYxUKHsRbYeDqZ-772KyUZ9cYofvXkSGsEZGUxBmeYCLf1zx6RzslZfj-mBkNZsiqCBV9SoLtY4B0Epzx99nrmhGaTbL3kOI/w200-h200/87327.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Rudolph's Random Raffle Winner</span> </span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">for January is:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://katescardcorner.blogspot.com/2024/01/blue-christmas-deer.html" target="_blank">#28 - Kate</a></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Congratulations, <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Kate</span></b>, please could you get in touch with me (Jo) at dottypudding (at) aol.com so that I can connect you with your prize.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Thanks again to Linda, and also thank you to everyone who played along with our <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Midas Touch Challenge</span></b>. Hurry back tomorrow for a brand new challenge and to meet our February elf!</span></div><p></p>Dotty Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05610516171239083305noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7793032997536375277.post-339425073799691622024-01-15T10:30:00.180+00:002024-01-15T10:30:00.147+00:00Christmas Kickstart Challenge #82 - Reminder<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC0TUeCM2FsMZCR-CblmxjbQQwXfk3Ur2nVN6_HoC9EiOh9wtAK0WXAgDwUT0mDe5CiwRKnd5NVtjkqsnAAUJVbwTDA492f42YB4YNrm81Lwv8R650QLCgbiNSUywHU6WWYHMtwkBVuNnBO9MjPCeezV-E6YQLeD0Lx74pUOtQyu_6FLQ9-ms9kHjNYJg/s852/%2382.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="852" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC0TUeCM2FsMZCR-CblmxjbQQwXfk3Ur2nVN6_HoC9EiOh9wtAK0WXAgDwUT0mDe5CiwRKnd5NVtjkqsnAAUJVbwTDA492f42YB4YNrm81Lwv8R650QLCgbiNSUywHU6WWYHMtwkBVuNnBO9MjPCeezV-E6YQLeD0Lx74pUOtQyu_6FLQ9-ms9kHjNYJg/s320/%2382.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Hi there, Kickstarters, I hope January is being gentle with you all.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUtnzl3TguQD2X74zSwq5ltJPa6joVGF2sg2hNpWd2j9i-BPMfNXzaJ_ziB8OXhKhI1z72LITjlDN89vhAhE_uvovmZlDUKg9HTRQIIZKxHb5hnw0Mp4ufYbOwBksSttWIwVCnhJ2zUTWv14m9ZsTXj0jUJ-qSolkDLm640CYp53XZGeGsagb_CsBiJUw/s299/thumbnail.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="299" data-original-width="297" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUtnzl3TguQD2X74zSwq5ltJPa6joVGF2sg2hNpWd2j9i-BPMfNXzaJ_ziB8OXhKhI1z72LITjlDN89vhAhE_uvovmZlDUKg9HTRQIIZKxHb5hnw0Mp4ufYbOwBksSttWIwVCnhJ2zUTWv14m9ZsTXj0jUJ-qSolkDLm640CYp53XZGeGsagb_CsBiJUw/w199-h200/thumbnail.jpg" width="199" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhidzUVxj-QsGw5CiKxFuA9fbeq94AcvXt-IF0QeUJpYPWt6NHu6biA0-QABvFqbozNo0W6Y-Uas30YZ2-wwuSWpAG1M9WpXv2P9qJ7Oqg8mpBIrWlFi3hDnuJ-_hrlxWBUOVaTXd6IacoD0Pox_FaNKJIoFfMHSSf1QvIJxdSjuj5Hl1gLPDP1rKI8gxY/s340/ELF%20hat%202024.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="340" data-original-width="263" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhidzUVxj-QsGw5CiKxFuA9fbeq94AcvXt-IF0QeUJpYPWt6NHu6biA0-QABvFqbozNo0W6Y-Uas30YZ2-wwuSWpAG1M9WpXv2P9qJ7Oqg8mpBIrWlFi3hDnuJ-_hrlxWBUOVaTXd6IacoD0Pox_FaNKJIoFfMHSSf1QvIJxdSjuj5Hl1gLPDP1rKI8gxY/w155-h200/ELF%20hat%202024.png" width="155" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">It's Reminder time, and our fabulous elf, <b><a href="https://scrappinstampinsingin.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Linda from Scrappin, Stampin, and Singin'</a> </b>has created yet another gorgeous card to inspire us!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><u>Our theme is - The Midas Touch</u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">We'd like to see a 'pop', dot or touch of gold on your festive creation. Here's Linda's postage stamp style card - isn't it a beauty! So much work in each little box or panel.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8UdwSjgjpu6e7sGY1VVRJTF9LqjL48TK0m5f5nDGWphZQF9a4dCi8YVj1T5vR65QibUngHlM_u-yv3XAcRFdvrnQ_s6BEkILJnRbLLuxjWvgiiBnc71uoLRQZqcLRhQtTr9T3eE9tdjOvj6VC7tabroQyEqqIZp2VYmHj3FtXcmlvyec7RWPBWXdvC1M/s589/Christmas%20Postage%20Collage.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="524" data-original-width="589" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8UdwSjgjpu6e7sGY1VVRJTF9LqjL48TK0m5f5nDGWphZQF9a4dCi8YVj1T5vR65QibUngHlM_u-yv3XAcRFdvrnQ_s6BEkILJnRbLLuxjWvgiiBnc71uoLRQZqcLRhQtTr9T3eE9tdjOvj6VC7tabroQyEqqIZp2VYmHj3FtXcmlvyec7RWPBWXdvC1M/w400-h356/Christmas%20Postage%20Collage.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>If you'd like to read more about Linda's gorgeous card, and visit her blog, you can do so by </span><a href="https://scrappinstampinsingin.blogspot.com/2024/01/reminder-for-christmas-kickstart.html" target="_blank">clicking here</a><span>. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Here's another peek at Linda's first card...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKIeU1mXaRp_vSlRbZwvTzxC-Lal5UUtN9BL89WtXld2JvcIaxbWfrLu5GLiu_5_4hD8uGB1Ue_4cEDIVszYNcX011g6eMmaVa_T467CQACnIJW_Adad0ivXchWr0tWyNxLv08MWHgkKUy0owsj_aXfjY25r6eLENtczfOFAOe2If9YqAHiA_MgeBTpvw/s640/IMG_1552.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="497" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKIeU1mXaRp_vSlRbZwvTzxC-Lal5UUtN9BL89WtXld2JvcIaxbWfrLu5GLiu_5_4hD8uGB1Ue_4cEDIVszYNcX011g6eMmaVa_T467CQACnIJW_Adad0ivXchWr0tWyNxLv08MWHgkKUy0owsj_aXfjY25r6eLENtczfOFAOe2If9YqAHiA_MgeBTpvw/w311-h400/IMG_1552.jpg" width="311" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">And here's my '<i><b>Inspired by...'</b></i> creation: </span></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCPn28q5zy1zSPMiZvCURvlKk2MrGOcFFcCRj0_t7jJK4tbogOEVzV-KASMUuwWZ4PpyTD_MnYZHOlLlEQHeolVSRQsaRanw6qS76ksGoIjH5aRz-lSRiF9YN84Y8DsSO9i7fPhF14I_VIfZyTmY4epAcJiYjochDMKxdK0kJ7CQBc3541JLqvPukKacw/s2773/DSCF4778.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2773" data-original-width="2172" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCPn28q5zy1zSPMiZvCURvlKk2MrGOcFFcCRj0_t7jJK4tbogOEVzV-KASMUuwWZ4PpyTD_MnYZHOlLlEQHeolVSRQsaRanw6qS76ksGoIjH5aRz-lSRiF9YN84Y8DsSO9i7fPhF14I_VIfZyTmY4epAcJiYjochDMKxdK0kJ7CQBc3541JLqvPukKacw/w314-h400/DSCF4778.JPG" width="314" /></a></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;">I wanted to include a bell or bells, couldn't find a single bell in my stash. I made do with a sweet robin in a beenie and quite like the end result. I loved that Linda had a darker background for her card, so I went with kraft and I tried to echo her music paper by stamping a lovely script stamp in Distress ink.<br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="text-align: left;">My second card uses my favourite Santa image from MFT.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqrXNTnvXH_euC6vSXAdU8Nl8OHTk35QvRj50uYsthipNsPBiAcwS1sIjpYiAk3eGaVribiaDRl_TP6cpkIfUcOS_fOE1zrVf-88ZF0ep8l5nt5XUhRA240aO054LPj8qNvLPeEz2rpvD5C2jydNjPhfLxuOBEZgsf94E9tQ716x1FemiBA_9lixTfa7Y/s2149/DSCF4771.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2128" data-original-width="2149" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqrXNTnvXH_euC6vSXAdU8Nl8OHTk35QvRj50uYsthipNsPBiAcwS1sIjpYiAk3eGaVribiaDRl_TP6cpkIfUcOS_fOE1zrVf-88ZF0ep8l5nt5XUhRA240aO054LPj8qNvLPeEz2rpvD5C2jydNjPhfLxuOBEZgsf94E9tQ716x1FemiBA_9lixTfa7Y/s320/DSCF4771.JPG" width="320" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="text-align: left;">Please drop by at my blog for all the details of this make, and my card above. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: #38761d;">Rudolph's Random Raffle Prize</span></b> is a gorgeous collection of classic Christmas sentiments. I love the swirly serifs on the word 'Christmas' in this set.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2LrAzwBw3bTvl8TWX38yHOKWrlEz3deBdMwPNgXb_PUI75Hwl5saC_oobVa99MG3bNo2cpmpPYU9FBYxRGYGnv2nQJ3oKabBSnBTuRe7bYZZS48LDzGN5HP85wyPlS2gpwOMOidW2m5-svNvwyfStwCPgfctKca_CdU8wsUuwQYT8PnDioSpGjzPo9dI/s1200/87327.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2LrAzwBw3bTvl8TWX38yHOKWrlEz3deBdMwPNgXb_PUI75Hwl5saC_oobVa99MG3bNo2cpmpPYU9FBYxRGYGnv2nQJ3oKabBSnBTuRe7bYZZS48LDzGN5HP85wyPlS2gpwOMOidW2m5-svNvwyfStwCPgfctKca_CdU8wsUuwQYT8PnDioSpGjzPo9dI/w200-h200/87327.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifVE5XMQhy8E0m18f5-ZTtOOEs_QezcwPFDDBY9H7HTbjfL78lK259CFGyO5vlw_JCDNCN8EASk_gH8Se-_BRTA2q7xgIwHpr-fIIEonn6y5wzQEb4nUIJYWIbjrCIkhKRANdw_mlGqrC5a8pRMeFGkdeh7TE9lerOapv6SELya4OyIx7rfPGwHgCPe9o/s1200/VIS-CLC-01-O-Classic-Christmas-2020-Visible-Image-stamp-set.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="866" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifVE5XMQhy8E0m18f5-ZTtOOEs_QezcwPFDDBY9H7HTbjfL78lK259CFGyO5vlw_JCDNCN8EASk_gH8Se-_BRTA2q7xgIwHpr-fIIEonn6y5wzQEb4nUIJYWIbjrCIkhKRANdw_mlGqrC5a8pRMeFGkdeh7TE9lerOapv6SELya4OyIx7rfPGwHgCPe9o/s320/VIS-CLC-01-O-Classic-Christmas-2020-Visible-Image-stamp-set.jpg" width="231" /></a></div><br /><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;">Linda and I both really hope that you'll come and play along, so get your Midas Touch at the ready and let's see some gold on your projects! </span><br /><p></p><!--start InLinkz code-->
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<!--end InLinkz code-->Dotty Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05610516171239083305noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7793032997536375277.post-72087607413412358812024-01-05T10:11:00.010+00:002024-01-11T14:17:48.041+00:00Let's trim the Tree for Challenge #81<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioK30wahiYB_cx_kqzVGWpjucGF3atJ3un13blnfiyF8g7w6aO-4P30OzVSMPU5uG8bixxt7yQ2y5EzPi4CCPrZHmO6u46eahMKB5Ni1dm_q2TTcvIXG3Xj8Sb13BB5iwP6vfws1aAEQzs6kUsZ4bCJd1Ouy20660OhDc7tRnZKjCRv-xrhKY1CTINWrQ/s1332/Trim%20the%20Tree%202024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="850" data-original-width="1332" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioK30wahiYB_cx_kqzVGWpjucGF3atJ3un13blnfiyF8g7w6aO-4P30OzVSMPU5uG8bixxt7yQ2y5EzPi4CCPrZHmO6u46eahMKB5Ni1dm_q2TTcvIXG3Xj8Sb13BB5iwP6vfws1aAEQzs6kUsZ4bCJd1Ouy20660OhDc7tRnZKjCRv-xrhKY1CTINWrQ/s320/Trim%20the%20Tree%202024.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I'm enjoying some very welcome Winter sunshine whilst typing this post - which is an unexpected surprise and a real boost to help combat the January blues. How is everyone? I very much hope you are all well and settling back into your routines after the celebrations.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">As always, here at Christmas Kickstart, we ended the year with an <i>Anything Goes</i> style challenge. Thanks to all of you that played along. It was great to see our regular players and also to meet some new friends too. An amazing #145 cards were entered into this challenge! </span><span style="font-size: medium;">With so many stunning cards in the gallery it's been really difficult to pick just a few to showcase, but here goes...</span></div></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><b>The Top Picks for this challenge are:</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://thepaperlayer.blogspot.com/2023/12/seasons-greetings.html" target="_blank">#10 - Tee</a></b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOnjQ0L6Le8x4ecVNZJ7sCr41dwrG30pR2lCGq7_0e2IGFSmsK7V1AhltvrO_xzGXjKBTAUEC3ikSFOv2evmbEe-7RfCIXxv1qs1oorVlO5PYyuMbDxjU98tKF19os-nQv8nyuJEL8TxhzNbvjkqAORyK6NfiFWm6imXCucWnbnAahVdgh37j_ZynqD3Q/s640/St%20Nick.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="502" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOnjQ0L6Le8x4ecVNZJ7sCr41dwrG30pR2lCGq7_0e2IGFSmsK7V1AhltvrO_xzGXjKBTAUEC3ikSFOv2evmbEe-7RfCIXxv1qs1oorVlO5PYyuMbDxjU98tKF19os-nQv8nyuJEL8TxhzNbvjkqAORyK6NfiFWm6imXCucWnbnAahVdgh37j_ZynqD3Q/s320/St%20Nick.JPG" width="251" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">A sweet Santa!</div><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://thepaperlayer.blogspot.com/2023/12/seasons-greetings.html" target="_blank"><b>#45 - Becca</b></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj0y0dzWneJKS-LKuYhA_o3K0rJ0q1sccsjzTXpbN8wpTmtH-Uy20Ide-LKk0S7PK1-Rb-b7KXtXjZkzkWNTA0-4SH-VB6ClF2mcQL8rYjwCgALsFsS6SMth78JVknddMFESjaaQ7PaLHFeQwl30CNMwMu6Ac5l5TJvrMBufigqcElr4nyMgRvpl_N4Uo/s500/53389007674_aa06e6464e.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="344" data-original-width="500" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj0y0dzWneJKS-LKuYhA_o3K0rJ0q1sccsjzTXpbN8wpTmtH-Uy20Ide-LKk0S7PK1-Rb-b7KXtXjZkzkWNTA0-4SH-VB6ClF2mcQL8rYjwCgALsFsS6SMth78JVknddMFESjaaQ7PaLHFeQwl30CNMwMu6Ac5l5TJvrMBufigqcElr4nyMgRvpl_N4Uo/s320/53389007674_aa06e6464e.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I just love how all the elements of Becca's card work together so well.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://lovetoscrap2.com/2023/12/10/snow-much-fun-2/" target="_blank">#124 - Leslie</a></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBS0pc5-eW7Us2mN8EZxH9tXUXVuKfn42zuh_or4Lj4DGJcXDV_juBqeNSnbDWKU9crlHCnO6qoLLHgGeWHKnZ2FncVvvuk3P2RoGUpnOaMGzzDYi-XPULxIURUTTWGkgkOEodVcWchTEQF6DdfwFxwn7kqLEFQIagaOyS1okAg3Na9ggLzZlvYsKM3Z8/s512/leslie.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBS0pc5-eW7Us2mN8EZxH9tXUXVuKfn42zuh_or4Lj4DGJcXDV_juBqeNSnbDWKU9crlHCnO6qoLLHgGeWHKnZ2FncVvvuk3P2RoGUpnOaMGzzDYi-XPULxIURUTTWGkgkOEodVcWchTEQF6DdfwFxwn7kqLEFQIagaOyS1okAg3Na9ggLzZlvYsKM3Z8/s320/leslie.webp" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Leslie's faux step card is gorgeous and so much fun - especially the inside sentiment!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYPcTSr31HNWi1xS8r4B3s4f0jrX1voAg8I8GYp2TohqulTi2ERlVp_vaEhtj_P8T9jsGLqCDg610LmCvOMesp3DHTAAwjzTKyWU7zxrMMo6WOp25gDEtEXzVxvKLdPdXoR5Bfch_Kr_K4zqbwAwpgcQXZdorTEZ5yZN_jOC1ZN47s0gpxMXobwy26LAY/s400/Dancing%20Tree.gif" style="background-color: white; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYPcTSr31HNWi1xS8r4B3s4f0jrX1voAg8I8GYp2TohqulTi2ERlVp_vaEhtj_P8T9jsGLqCDg610LmCvOMesp3DHTAAwjzTKyWU7zxrMMo6WOp25gDEtEXzVxvKLdPdXoR5Bfch_Kr_K4zqbwAwpgcQXZdorTEZ5yZN_jOC1ZN47s0gpxMXobwy26LAY/w200-h200/Dancing%20Tree.gif" width="200" /></a></p><span face="Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">Our Winner and Star on the Tree for this week is:</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://franmadeinoregon.blogspot.com/2023/12/a-very-merry-christmas.html" target="_blank">#6 Fran</a></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyK1FehXn-MnY7fjdr7BR8VyZN4ykv-2DEACKn5YA9Iu_sXkIId4JKbI8FSynX2xQBjLht_uW61N4j5G8zNSopuh_BaKt-5Le10xTDXfDLWdc-TLCKRIkPQNSKNTECHHX1X2JyM7rjt3wtsOJSoAyEwxkr5pt7SEV6474IC6n49NLiponkdl5XXTmCId4/s2851/Fran.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2851" data-original-width="2570" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyK1FehXn-MnY7fjdr7BR8VyZN4ykv-2DEACKn5YA9Iu_sXkIId4JKbI8FSynX2xQBjLht_uW61N4j5G8zNSopuh_BaKt-5Le10xTDXfDLWdc-TLCKRIkPQNSKNTECHHX1X2JyM7rjt3wtsOJSoAyEwxkr5pt7SEV6474IC6n49NLiponkdl5XXTmCId4/w360-h400/Fran.jpg" width="360" /></a></div>I just love Fran's attention to detail with this deceptively simple card.</div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span face="Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span face="Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: medium;">Congratulations to you all, I hope you'll enjoy flaunting your NEW STYLE blog badges for all the world to see!</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM-kiurFtHKtCIPPENig8UL6FNccS6fED9ZjbecHx0VR8_I3pAgdCxFJ0QiI-WGiN9aZOcbSKWx9Om6XZGA0KztTClQPt2uVqj3FfKRoYh_NC9dYOXDwJ1j3011l1rvC4IWWRkLOmPSXY4058cj9dEtIy3drygOlK37PWRICNvJfLRdaiUnU3iz0GAlI0/s980/christmas-cartoon-festive-blue-ball-tree-toy-vector.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM-kiurFtHKtCIPPENig8UL6FNccS6fED9ZjbecHx0VR8_I3pAgdCxFJ0QiI-WGiN9aZOcbSKWx9Om6XZGA0KztTClQPt2uVqj3FfKRoYh_NC9dYOXDwJ1j3011l1rvC4IWWRkLOmPSXY4058cj9dEtIy3drygOlK37PWRICNvJfLRdaiUnU3iz0GAlI0/s980/christmas-cartoon-festive-blue-ball-tree-toy-vector.png" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Here's Rudolph with his <b><span style="color: #38761d;">Random Raffle Winner</span></b>... </span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCY7Gor1wKjHvhwdhA1w1Mv7hQfwEXDt3QEU5fs97zECjzOvc6WM-_lkO0kCpHmJqDR0K57MBI4vyX87szOApCmtpYnzffjEHsV-XJRbaSCt9pq-Dzgg9mSheQfvPMH_tF5kO5bQ7umSYmDW-1EJncuRhe5_lZuHJ9YsD2DD5GoBKSABTF6IvNMvqk/s1200/87327.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCY7Gor1wKjHvhwdhA1w1Mv7hQfwEXDt3QEU5fs97zECjzOvc6WM-_lkO0kCpHmJqDR0K57MBI4vyX87szOApCmtpYnzffjEHsV-XJRbaSCt9pq-Dzgg9mSheQfvPMH_tF5kO5bQ7umSYmDW-1EJncuRhe5_lZuHJ9YsD2DD5GoBKSABTF6IvNMvqk/w200-h200/87327.jpg" width="200" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTlO9OTDwiXYFGI9v13cFWLxMytj4CG13uw3lwC6O2U0CfBLzkjW3H5w1Yd-mxwLL86-hGR0kwXrZjWUalD9VqqYgy7S3Ib4h5Sjxv3AJ6eTue4nUEjH6hkcPikH__dO-9KhVyZxO1FJvFdsEDN3Z16_tWSBgmAxeS4dYyxAHcT8tXdAvTETXlSKbIjqk/s500/SBC_ce-frs867_257527_0.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTlO9OTDwiXYFGI9v13cFWLxMytj4CG13uw3lwC6O2U0CfBLzkjW3H5w1Yd-mxwLL86-hGR0kwXrZjWUalD9VqqYgy7S3Ib4h5Sjxv3AJ6eTue4nUEjH6hkcPikH__dO-9KhVyZxO1FJvFdsEDN3Z16_tWSBgmAxeS4dYyxAHcT8tXdAvTETXlSKbIjqk/s320/SBC_ce-frs867_257527_0.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></span></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">#94 - Suze... It's you!</span></b></span></div><span face="Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><p></p><p><span face="Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: medium;">Congratulations, <a href="https://craftysuze.blogspot.com/2023/12/winter-wonderland.html" target="_blank"><b>Suze</b></a>, please email me a dottypudding (at) aol.com with your snail mail address so I can connect you with your prize. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Once again, a big thank you to everyone who played along. There's <b><a href="https://christmaskickstartchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/christmas-kickstart-challenge-82-midas.html" target="_blank">a new challenge</a></b> already underway and we have a fabulous returning elf, so please head on over and join the fun!</span></p>Dotty Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05610516171239083305noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7793032997536375277.post-83384948907244898502024-01-02T10:30:00.121+00:002024-01-02T14:31:50.450+00:00Christmas Kickstart Challenge #82 - The Midas Touch<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkQ3zogvQdYOENZ2gg-A7769PnZgp2wW2CfoYClmtkVvzCjcoddWGYlGDzpcUkA4LINi4LNo3zULdUu7EB8vOa5eyFBv0tbSlMIGvJiyrTl0dBBlNn2-GTb0IYXzwt1kM6pEYxon-hZrivkil205korKQW8iTatpJL5b4kobkQY4X5lh0bMfTlctgCyy8/s852/New%20Challenge%20Badge%202024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="852" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkQ3zogvQdYOENZ2gg-A7769PnZgp2wW2CfoYClmtkVvzCjcoddWGYlGDzpcUkA4LINi4LNo3zULdUu7EB8vOa5eyFBv0tbSlMIGvJiyrTl0dBBlNn2-GTb0IYXzwt1kM6pEYxon-hZrivkil205korKQW8iTatpJL5b4kobkQY4X5lh0bMfTlctgCyy8/w400-h225/New%20Challenge%20Badge%202024.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">Happy New Year!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Welcome, welcome, welcome! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year, and that you're ready for another year of crafting and creating. Did Santa bring you new crafting goodies? He was VERY kind to me this year!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I'm so happy to be kicking off a brand new year of Christmas card making with my dear friend, the very talented <b><a href="https://scrappinstampinsingin.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Linda W</a></b>.</span></p><p><span face="" style="background-color: white;">"</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: garamond, "new york", times, serif; font-size: 16px;">Hey everyone β Iβm Linda W. (aka ScrappinBari) who blogs at </span><a href="https://scrappinstampinsingin.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: white; color: blue; cursor: pointer; font-family: garamond, "new york", times, serif; font-size: 16px;" target="_blank"><b>Scrappinβ, Stampinβ & Singinβ</b></a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: garamond, "new york", times, serif; font-size: 16px;"><b>.</b> I started out scrapbooking but found my way into serious card making in about 2007 after taking some classes at a local craft store. Now my friends think my home looks like a craft store, given the volume of my stash!! Iβve lived in the Twin Cities, Minnesota, USA for nearly 24 years. Hero Arts continues to be my favorite stamp company and I was honored to be a Hero Hostess in 2011. I love making Christmas cards all year round and thank Jo for hosting this challenge plus inviting me to be an elf oce again!!"</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh94AUxlV6kZO0_cNWbJhduTz3eEoccJeM893R2lgWlQjkEf-YpMbnqXRJEqwVGa6nbKjg2D-Eq_FFXo8ZDUZZuygVPrXIKLgnAs9V9w0OC7YlDmm9au7lMQizazE5CBmzbmyd8pEwMHuA6mJyvyZLWEBzjM3tDwDmqTvvgNjzL6yPCL3fkdiO0SEHwZz0/s299/thumbnail.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="299" data-original-width="297" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh94AUxlV6kZO0_cNWbJhduTz3eEoccJeM893R2lgWlQjkEf-YpMbnqXRJEqwVGa6nbKjg2D-Eq_FFXo8ZDUZZuygVPrXIKLgnAs9V9w0OC7YlDmm9au7lMQizazE5CBmzbmyd8pEwMHuA6mJyvyZLWEBzjM3tDwDmqTvvgNjzL6yPCL3fkdiO0SEHwZz0/w199-h200/thumbnail.jpg" width="199" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVPTPjzQNasEeVSX8RMfV3GZheGgkyWYfquRskt12Q1QHnFylOPt43g1LQ2hbrbe-CK3LFYWH7eZggUqyMbkCEHjMcbaIgfFLhmdH6EN2l8aaCbYO5adUiiatsX76QXLLIvjA9bxuI3d1DBzvN3ee42GRt0w0aZA32hrJJFSUZsajJtDEJ-0fH1tq8txI/s340/ELF%20hat%202024.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="340" data-original-width="263" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVPTPjzQNasEeVSX8RMfV3GZheGgkyWYfquRskt12Q1QHnFylOPt43g1LQ2hbrbe-CK3LFYWH7eZggUqyMbkCEHjMcbaIgfFLhmdH6EN2l8aaCbYO5adUiiatsX76QXLLIvjA9bxuI3d1DBzvN3ee42GRt0w0aZA32hrJJFSUZsajJtDEJ-0fH1tq8txI/w155-h200/ELF%20hat%202024.png" width="155" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">It's great to welcome you back again, Linda!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Our theme is:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;"><u>Challenge #82 - The Midas Touch</u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">We'd like to see some gold on your cards for this challenge. Not necessarily a whole card dripping with gold, but more like an accent, a 'pop', a <b><i>touch</i></b> of gold. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Here's what Linda created to inspire us all!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMgY-TIhIBDNQkZrlPQhWOB6IrOMU-FEFG-eujejZ8KCxM61dqJZ8y_LDbD9UguQp45rvWVgl6kMl-Hp7CmhGJKddubt323b-o8l4qVQiE_uYZ3BcY9Hx9Smyy_BbmlraYMyGKTfFKvnj80yxhUcxaCElLhJJEvpn1qAo1wCf__lDDGHEhU7NCaDtx5GA/s640/IMG_1552.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="497" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMgY-TIhIBDNQkZrlPQhWOB6IrOMU-FEFG-eujejZ8KCxM61dqJZ8y_LDbD9UguQp45rvWVgl6kMl-Hp7CmhGJKddubt323b-o8l4qVQiE_uYZ3BcY9Hx9Smyy_BbmlraYMyGKTfFKvnj80yxhUcxaCElLhJJEvpn1qAo1wCf__lDDGHEhU7NCaDtx5GA/w311-h400/IMG_1552.jpg" width="311" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;">You can find out all the details of how Linda created her sweet card by <b><a href="https://scrappinstampinsingin.blogspot.com/2024/01/the-midas-touch-at-christmas-kickstart.html" target="_blank">clicking here</a></b>!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">This is my card for the challenge; you can find all the details about it by <a href="https://dottypuddingdesigns.blogspot.com/2024/01/christmas-kickstart-challenge-82-midas.html" target="_blank"><b>visiting my blog.</b></a></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtFJiEuAdMQK8xGHUfOV8diu1ouFaEgA7-Yxl1-d3HrM30NsEovkZ_3kFuNxW5ry00gTOETYCd5Myug5sCiQZq_9vOK08cBXfEjiIQS_P4DfH6SxFagiy0cpfquIrvdCP27PfWET6HnzQKYpcWtnXO1DgW6g25jotQPICVqXUzRij77qr9UgOyucb9l_M/s2513/DSCF4763.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2513" data-original-width="1995" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtFJiEuAdMQK8xGHUfOV8diu1ouFaEgA7-Yxl1-d3HrM30NsEovkZ_3kFuNxW5ry00gTOETYCd5Myug5sCiQZq_9vOK08cBXfEjiIQS_P4DfH6SxFagiy0cpfquIrvdCP27PfWET6HnzQKYpcWtnXO1DgW6g25jotQPICVqXUzRij77qr9UgOyucb9l_M/w318-h400/DSCF4763.JPG" width="318" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;">As always Rudolph is on hand with a great <span style="color: #38761d;"><b>Random Raffle Prize </b></span>to Kickstart the prize giving for 2024. He tells me that one can never have enough beautiful sentiment stamps, and I when they look this good I think you'd all agree! One lucky <b><span style="color: #38761d;">RANDOM</span></b> winner will receive this lovely set. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX78yO5uQOe_ltoskUNqV6ui6WX2xefBm96V7ivS-OyJVUuacAItmGiQSuuq6O97QT6Rhj2nTinxOypHYkArawow3VR3YpktgI_4K0vqKaiZkMZJgDTUFct0FEvAqEMwxSgXc9vzf-O1PqSVvaw8zq8H2SO6kpIES4i7bw0JSJzmt55cm_Js8FiAM1mQo/s1200/87327.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX78yO5uQOe_ltoskUNqV6ui6WX2xefBm96V7ivS-OyJVUuacAItmGiQSuuq6O97QT6Rhj2nTinxOypHYkArawow3VR3YpktgI_4K0vqKaiZkMZJgDTUFct0FEvAqEMwxSgXc9vzf-O1PqSVvaw8zq8H2SO6kpIES4i7bw0JSJzmt55cm_Js8FiAM1mQo/w200-h200/87327.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmns0pSEkZUryvFgqtiR619ezAcxeUG7eCLUfyCPhsgkTc0UOTW92j7LhflhnJgDybEGKYDAVMOplntCtarTEpXr46S62ejso2Ix7wGpdZFk1EfSOKOlEij43Q88QVvAgE_Y03_e8Xa-zcnvrxDPQlMd90uB7Y_EtJyQXf9VR839X501VDmgMKxBhtUao/s1200/VIS-CLC-01-O-Classic-Christmas-2020-Visible-Image-stamp-set.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="866" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmns0pSEkZUryvFgqtiR619ezAcxeUG7eCLUfyCPhsgkTc0UOTW92j7LhflhnJgDybEGKYDAVMOplntCtarTEpXr46S62ejso2Ix7wGpdZFk1EfSOKOlEij43Q88QVvAgE_Y03_e8Xa-zcnvrxDPQlMd90uB7Y_EtJyQXf9VR839X501VDmgMKxBhtUao/s320/VIS-CLC-01-O-Classic-Christmas-2020-Visible-Image-stamp-set.jpg" width="231" /></a></div> <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Please come and join Linda and me as we play <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">The Midas Touch</span></b>!</span></div><!--start InLinkz code-->
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font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;"><b>Happy New Year! </b></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">To all Christmas Kickstart Challenge </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Friends and Followers!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We'll be back tomorrow with a brand new challenge.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Satisfy; font-size: x-large;">See you soon!</span></p>Dotty Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05610516171239083305noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7793032997536375277.post-669645574994813112023-12-25T10:30:00.013+00:002023-12-26T16:26:47.761+00:00Rounding Up the Year!<div style="text-align: center;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://wienerhoneymooners.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kimberly from Wienerhoneymooners</a></b></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><b>October 2023 - <span style="color: #cc0000;">The Cat Lovers Christmas Challenge</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><b>Remembering our friend Janis Woolbright</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcAKbelvC8LEixdgxL-k0rEI3vettqV_aMakxuSEoxeBgY82vDrJrxdWZ9V83cqHbXBKMOKUPtHlVqHH0a2Nu-j5HzGMw1fb5c9JLEdG-LTWRpfEfToWoHt42wq4JMpTkLHrzFntdC4Y4e8Ad9ngLkMG5tMqRPgDRGc826oYzbvegtf29j_ey-qtmnC6Y/s320/Janis.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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font-size: large; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;">and </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://karen94803.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Karen</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;">Karen helped with the preparation for the challenge, </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;">but </span><span style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;">was unable to take part </span><span style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;">due to ongoing care commitments.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;">November 2023 - It's Christmas, Jim, but not as we know it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaTMgOCY66b8zeYsrB8dkqa6B-2HSVFX2u0nJD2FVBjgnV9iZC0OuO3gyFfuJX8tbUNeX0Pu8HQTkCi8bmNuQ3zlT54E3X7oslFlbVvelZNIdFBziaRp3y8gOJVfc4r6lYPyLJi43VmtHILZZ6yEVOQRw2N9T2W-Urb6YETSFBfyhDuYvqLu2WtF3mjEk/s282/edna.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="282" data-original-width="233" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaTMgOCY66b8zeYsrB8dkqa6B-2HSVFX2u0nJD2FVBjgnV9iZC0OuO3gyFfuJX8tbUNeX0Pu8HQTkCi8bmNuQ3zlT54E3X7oslFlbVvelZNIdFBziaRp3y8gOJVfc4r6lYPyLJi43VmtHILZZ6yEVOQRw2N9T2W-Urb6YETSFBfyhDuYvqLu2WtF3mjEk/s1600/edna.jpg" width="233" /></a></div><a href="https://snarkystampers.blogspot.com/" style="font-size: large; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">The Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers</a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-size: large; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://inkingalongwithjules.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Jules</a></b></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I feel so blessed to have been the recipient of all the love and friendship from these guys across a whole year of cardmaking. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">And thank you to <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">everyone</span></b> who has played along too - I couldn't do any of this without all you amazing players!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I hope you'll come and join the fun again in 2024, </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">until then here's wishing you all </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year, </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>and we'll be starting with </span><span><b>a brand new </b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Christmas Kickstart Challenge</span></b> on <span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>January 2nd 2024</b></span>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div></div></div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Dotty Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05610516171239083305noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7793032997536375277.post-65311614991148843312023-12-15T10:30:00.105+00:002023-12-17T14:42:47.619+00:00Christmas Kickstart Challenge #81 - Reminder<p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-z_PUXmHn3ncUHPuntkZdyir66-gkT3l_Nr2Hyv23EHI3rZ8G45QRebyclzuuHioTfJdd2VbEdSikQ9NnECzkUjksUR-5JyCO4ikzNIs9eJ33lEgKf-Ly5dsHu4XAvl5KYkCFz95lMP4OQ1Mw7ZJlMOrz_GSX1SPe2x8epVAzTWSS7l3vOqVZJllmzRw/s393/Reminder.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="259" data-original-width="393" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-z_PUXmHn3ncUHPuntkZdyir66-gkT3l_Nr2Hyv23EHI3rZ8G45QRebyclzuuHioTfJdd2VbEdSikQ9NnECzkUjksUR-5JyCO4ikzNIs9eJ33lEgKf-Ly5dsHu4XAvl5KYkCFz95lMP4OQ1Mw7ZJlMOrz_GSX1SPe2x8epVAzTWSS7l3vOqVZJllmzRw/s320/Reminder.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Welcome back! </span></span></div></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Holiday Season</span></b> is in full swing and in 10 days time it'll be <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Christmas Day</span></b>!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">It's our traditional December Challenge here at Christmas Kickstart as we're playing:</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Challenge #81 - If it's Christmassy, Link it Up!</b></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;">Just link up </span><b style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;">any</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;"> Christmas cards you've just created. Yes, it really is as simple as that. If you're stuck for a theme why not look back through the past year of inspiration and fun here at Christmas Kickstart - our elfin muses have once again done us proud!</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;">That cute 'n' chunky VLVS kitty is making another appearance on a Christmas card. A friend bought this card from me a week or so ago, but has since told me she's too worried to send it for fear of offending someone! I did offer her the chance to swap it for a different card, but she said she likes it and may keep it just for herself! </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbbhIU0eVgELPtf28qTr3OWREgi6ul53Je5Rt8vEJ_yjMA3mDdScLjaBvzxaEmd-ly8fbZni7BhHNtfdA5bEdUi3xxP11b0R9yYPMS4QDQfObxTaYp5YvFgeIt6JXy8wRifyy8j9M1wtMpqMv0wqQPS-yBx-Akmx9ryzUVg1F4csz_IzzesE_Mwjoe7ew/s2102/DSCF4717.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2102" data-original-width="1675" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbbhIU0eVgELPtf28qTr3OWREgi6ul53Je5Rt8vEJ_yjMA3mDdScLjaBvzxaEmd-ly8fbZni7BhHNtfdA5bEdUi3xxP11b0R9yYPMS4QDQfObxTaYp5YvFgeIt6JXy8wRifyy8j9M1wtMpqMv0wqQPS-yBx-Akmx9ryzUVg1F4csz_IzzesE_Mwjoe7ew/w319-h400/DSCF4717.JPG" width="319" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">And still on the theme of cats, here's a Katzelkraft mini stamp that always makes me smile...</span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKN7hpK8lo80Yz0OIAS6YwI6awMs9Cdp6l0QdFyAbwmoABuOkcEsulsryw4x26v5XZBjrCKBfVxL8WsLMI4vff4g4xkz4MmSi5i-P9BReNzNdtUMxbcdxpWIWoTa9OhkGU9qcGOaMrDjQMzcYcybpVLHg26A9cfwcTYYJsmI-Ie0fFQfYkGHshbncuxz0/s2592/DSCF4748.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1518" height="441" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKN7hpK8lo80Yz0OIAS6YwI6awMs9Cdp6l0QdFyAbwmoABuOkcEsulsryw4x26v5XZBjrCKBfVxL8WsLMI4vff4g4xkz4MmSi5i-P9BReNzNdtUMxbcdxpWIWoTa9OhkGU9qcGOaMrDjQMzcYcybpVLHg26A9cfwcTYYJsmI-Ie0fFQfYkGHshbncuxz0/w258-h441/DSCF4748.JPG" width="258" /></a></div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Rudolph final <span><span style="color: #38761d; font-weight: bold;">Random Raffle Prize for 2023 </span><span style="color: #666666;">is a cutie.</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD_6jecaPsbjNJKsOSG-JkmAmYp3lsv8gwBk-zfLwk_bvm-ARQPn-vduZz5LckWUuAmE-mHmEN1iiru-y3K9V5L_we-zhmthmYJ8EecnYmwNSALMXLeVaRend5NziTThiH9v_kzvpN0uZk01WexUHGhreRKPSRaMx-gn4iB8bIFPIR_Ywu_G8whgMvkKg/s1200/87327.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD_6jecaPsbjNJKsOSG-JkmAmYp3lsv8gwBk-zfLwk_bvm-ARQPn-vduZz5LckWUuAmE-mHmEN1iiru-y3K9V5L_we-zhmthmYJ8EecnYmwNSALMXLeVaRend5NziTThiH9v_kzvpN0uZk01WexUHGhreRKPSRaMx-gn4iB8bIFPIR_Ywu_G8whgMvkKg/w218-h218/87327.jpg" width="218" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7XziqxDsVYfckOudAQ3FBkoVp2tG7oTI_GlHDzawgzQwvQYnYtP1JIdmAM_N-T4GaWYEadsFIDsQ8_2Ay5XMmvFTitAJrRFnuXO3sJJmVZOwROLp5FXl75TSy4wFd4vui59eavW72UW3JyGwblXZ79_kkv2aroyNJAUXEFZiLcWsJJXg1Sg99_BOEFhQ/s500/SBC_ce-frs867_257527_0.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7XziqxDsVYfckOudAQ3FBkoVp2tG7oTI_GlHDzawgzQwvQYnYtP1JIdmAM_N-T4GaWYEadsFIDsQ8_2Ay5XMmvFTitAJrRFnuXO3sJJmVZOwROLp5FXl75TSy4wFd4vui59eavW72UW3JyGwblXZ79_kkv2aroyNJAUXEFZiLcWsJJXg1Sg99_BOEFhQ/w221-h221/SBC_ce-frs867_257527_0.jpg" width="221" /></a></div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div>I hope you'll come and play in the last challenge of 2023! 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<!--end InLinkz code-->Dotty Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05610516171239083305noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7793032997536375277.post-74254681780742590562023-12-05T10:30:00.074+00:002023-12-05T11:30:57.798+00:00Christmas Kickstart Challenge #81 - If it's Christmassy, Link it Up! <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3nTMQ0SFN3k6ad0ZHehljlTxWftGfaIylCJ04B5CnJBTQrNSQNMMxcv9Brfy3Y17Lbve5fuW1QcgxBvfPULWVHZvORgk7MqX_OHwN82wj30A45O7wZJRDsu8uE0sBv9nuvDwSLLqgGP1G0UTGL-7VtXWF1Z3dk4kaw9rs3b1w4-vphBcWIKHv4NUDmP4/s250/Challenge%20Badge.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="234" data-original-width="250" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3nTMQ0SFN3k6ad0ZHehljlTxWftGfaIylCJ04B5CnJBTQrNSQNMMxcv9Brfy3Y17Lbve5fuW1QcgxBvfPULWVHZvORgk7MqX_OHwN82wj30A45O7wZJRDsu8uE0sBv9nuvDwSLLqgGP1G0UTGL-7VtXWF1Z3dk4kaw9rs3b1w4-vphBcWIKHv4NUDmP4/s1600/Challenge%20Badge.jpg" width="250" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">I can hardly believe it's that time of year again. All the elves have gone home and it's just Rudolph and me pottering around Kickstart HQ and doing those festive jobs that we all have to do. Marshmallow the cat is pretending to help, but mainly he's just looking cute.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">This is our final challenge for 2023 and it's a traditional nice and easy, </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">anything goes style challenge...</span><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-size: 15.4px;"><b style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Challenge #81 - If it's Christmassy, Link it Up!</span></b></div><p style="background-color: white; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;">Just link up </span><b style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;">any</b><span style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;"> Christmas cards that you want to. Yes, it really is as simple as that. If you're stuck for a theme why not look back through the past year of inspiration and fun here at Christmas Kickstart - our elfin muses have once again done us proud!</span></span></p></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Here's what I've created for this challenge... I'm completely in love with <b><a href="https://crafts4less.co.uk/products/janes-doodles-stamps-by-creative-expressions-o-christmas-tree-cec1035" target="_blank">this cute cat from Jane's Doodles</a></b>. </span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8oQox5dNiZQp_8u3weBhhverV_NPcpggT2pfYEPLaL-KGTcSNT95FzyS72VjEnNBJLEmr2cId_5ivziVzmc6WSDXTKUM5ad8ILPcZpO2_ktcatRrmxhpyflSX_JFBM7C44IRKoSCNTPjDyojjth0GrkV3zvl80_1RGGh2ERtrxoRoaf-2oOXHlkIJoxY/s1917/DSCF4720.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1917" data-original-width="1571" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8oQox5dNiZQp_8u3weBhhverV_NPcpggT2pfYEPLaL-KGTcSNT95FzyS72VjEnNBJLEmr2cId_5ivziVzmc6WSDXTKUM5ad8ILPcZpO2_ktcatRrmxhpyflSX_JFBM7C44IRKoSCNTPjDyojjth0GrkV3zvl80_1RGGh2ERtrxoRoaf-2oOXHlkIJoxY/w328-h400/DSCF4720.JPG" width="328" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I printed out a few of these and made the cards with a variety of different cats. Great fun!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Rudolph is here with a fun <span style="color: #38761d;"><b>Random Raffle Prize</b>...</span></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD_6jecaPsbjNJKsOSG-JkmAmYp3lsv8gwBk-zfLwk_bvm-ARQPn-vduZz5LckWUuAmE-mHmEN1iiru-y3K9V5L_we-zhmthmYJ8EecnYmwNSALMXLeVaRend5NziTThiH9v_kzvpN0uZk01WexUHGhreRKPSRaMx-gn4iB8bIFPIR_Ywu_G8whgMvkKg/s1200/87327.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD_6jecaPsbjNJKsOSG-JkmAmYp3lsv8gwBk-zfLwk_bvm-ARQPn-vduZz5LckWUuAmE-mHmEN1iiru-y3K9V5L_we-zhmthmYJ8EecnYmwNSALMXLeVaRend5NziTThiH9v_kzvpN0uZk01WexUHGhreRKPSRaMx-gn4iB8bIFPIR_Ywu_G8whgMvkKg/w218-h218/87327.jpg" width="218" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7XziqxDsVYfckOudAQ3FBkoVp2tG7oTI_GlHDzawgzQwvQYnYtP1JIdmAM_N-T4GaWYEadsFIDsQ8_2Ay5XMmvFTitAJrRFnuXO3sJJmVZOwROLp5FXl75TSy4wFd4vui59eavW72UW3JyGwblXZ79_kkv2aroyNJAUXEFZiLcWsJJXg1Sg99_BOEFhQ/s500/SBC_ce-frs867_257527_0.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7XziqxDsVYfckOudAQ3FBkoVp2tG7oTI_GlHDzawgzQwvQYnYtP1JIdmAM_N-T4GaWYEadsFIDsQ8_2Ay5XMmvFTitAJrRFnuXO3sJJmVZOwROLp5FXl75TSy4wFd4vui59eavW72UW3JyGwblXZ79_kkv2aroyNJAUXEFZiLcWsJJXg1Sg99_BOEFhQ/w221-h221/SBC_ce-frs867_257527_0.jpg" width="221" /></a></div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div>I hope you'll come and play in the final Christmas Kickstart Challenge of 2023!</span><br /><p></p><!--start InLinkz code-->
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<!--end InLinkz code-->Dotty Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05610516171239083305noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7793032997536375277.post-56550991191231825522023-12-04T14:48:00.001+00:002023-12-04T14:48:04.383+00:00Let's Trim the Tree for Challenge # 80<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr0FZJoZAFLoF3itkgnMcLU2EAYmHZkdWk0FPyYAiM35P7JFslSSZC0TC64Hv0Tr3-S2_wrnVHuYV7ZNBwn1ul6XktzDOe6Rh-7ZcMYNBOYqJriC8L18-aPhtH0Z3-W4NOqlUSZdNrjkX-IMg3vDBlcl54Akl8q7Au2TsKwAgUPt5maLsb0yIgpmdq/s263/Trim%20the%20Tree%203.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="188" data-original-width="263" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr0FZJoZAFLoF3itkgnMcLU2EAYmHZkdWk0FPyYAiM35P7JFslSSZC0TC64Hv0Tr3-S2_wrnVHuYV7ZNBwn1ul6XktzDOe6Rh-7ZcMYNBOYqJriC8L18-aPhtH0Z3-W4NOqlUSZdNrjkX-IMg3vDBlcl54Akl8q7Au2TsKwAgUPt5maLsb0yIgpmdq/s1600/Trim%20the%20Tree%203.jpg" width="263" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="yiv7083376379MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">It was great fun to have my pals from The Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers as our elves for November! Thanks so much, guys, I really appreciate having you as our guests once again!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij0c0YoeQYwXaouIEA6dAtpE4779JbcaXo_ITYc7MMyUptW9-cHaCor0xF8KPgbRt95znUaRVZP-DfcNcpjgWyN68GPye-mhzqyGGlmKkqyzyowB9b7gf7uIcWM3R2rTWENxwT5r_lBllA3_my1mV9dMcoXcNg7IgyDXBP17lkr8f2mcnd-6OQdO14/s340/Guest%20Elf.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="340" data-original-width="263" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij0c0YoeQYwXaouIEA6dAtpE4779JbcaXo_ITYc7MMyUptW9-cHaCor0xF8KPgbRt95znUaRVZP-DfcNcpjgWyN68GPye-mhzqyGGlmKkqyzyowB9b7gf7uIcWM3R2rTWENxwT5r_lBllA3_my1mV9dMcoXcNg7IgyDXBP17lkr8f2mcnd-6OQdO14/w155-h200/Guest%20Elf.png" width="155" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1kEM1SSR3p-man2PWe2Z_7W1CmaFph5P5_gXjgJTQtaC8029_Er1QpoxlB1oPHpGJXoZe5i3mTFqhpNpF8u0ye0TdKAAipAzTEUOBdSzUjORNPlX8yTup_WCO_pIM5YYLbIizh3RXhYJOjl1xEw5pDd3bHnaD2Ie188T7pP8T2VMFc1ZHneRcyQmdGnw/s282/edna.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="282" data-original-width="233" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1kEM1SSR3p-man2PWe2Z_7W1CmaFph5P5_gXjgJTQtaC8029_Er1QpoxlB1oPHpGJXoZe5i3mTFqhpNpF8u0ye0TdKAAipAzTEUOBdSzUjORNPlX8yTup_WCO_pIM5YYLbIizh3RXhYJOjl1xEw5pDd3bHnaD2Ie188T7pP8T2VMFc1ZHneRcyQmdGnw/w165-h200/edna.jpg" width="165" /></a></div><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;">Our theme for the month was </div></span><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">It's Christmas, Jim, but not as we know It!</span></b></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div>And so many of you to totally rocked the idea of creating an usual Christmas scene, using a non-traditional palette or reaching into outer space for your inspiration!<br /></span><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: medium;"><b>Our Top Picks for this challenge are:</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://phamtasticdesign.blogspot.com/2023/11/blitzened.html" target="_blank">#16 - Trina</a></span></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAcm96H_D5LCZ4gouBdFiPhlxlyHWdyDL68_mG1u4Cva49xOUpp5hX3mJdvEEJDWYUpFfmwBH7D9q4JhCXOXuEJ1X7UlKSKWMOZmrUvK7JaYdb-nTbsfv7ZmR7PN-rAzpVbofhwZjgG4pVtMkpTTetLFDXZAwMvcMB0gLujvo10AqL14KhwxWvv5cPJkU/s800/IMG_3457.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAcm96H_D5LCZ4gouBdFiPhlxlyHWdyDL68_mG1u4Cva49xOUpp5hX3mJdvEEJDWYUpFfmwBH7D9q4JhCXOXuEJ1X7UlKSKWMOZmrUvK7JaYdb-nTbsfv7ZmR7PN-rAzpVbofhwZjgG4pVtMkpTTetLFDXZAwMvcMB0gLujvo10AqL14KhwxWvv5cPJkU/s320/IMG_3457.jpeg" width="320" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Ho, ho, ho - Ha, ha, ha! Brilliant!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://papierelle.blogspot.com/2023/11/gleich-drei-karten-it-turned-out.html" target="_blank">#21 - Gundi</a></b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT1hB4wZudul8IT_mZUEQPEp0KrZroCSwbYcixBBEydxgkCLgRxhqEec6tyv5UMCoxpKnOzZ4-9ifhWfVCWKAGwmhDTqMMypCkYGqwmcVFLjadCPal72ci4kATzmuvUCvXfyTGNdzZqzMLicybKU21UnGEhAKjeeDYx6J_A-8z2s5tJzptOWgEs3uj5Qo/s1000/WK3223.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="851" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT1hB4wZudul8IT_mZUEQPEp0KrZroCSwbYcixBBEydxgkCLgRxhqEec6tyv5UMCoxpKnOzZ4-9ifhWfVCWKAGwmhDTqMMypCkYGqwmcVFLjadCPal72ci4kATzmuvUCvXfyTGNdzZqzMLicybKU21UnGEhAKjeeDYx6J_A-8z2s5tJzptOWgEs3uj5Qo/s320/WK3223.jpg" width="272" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We loved all the little details on Gundi's non-traditional palette card.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://yellowhousestudio.blogspot.com/2023/11/crocodile-greetings.html" target="_blank">#38 - Alice K.</a></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXgWmXO56ci9V-KM3pnIz61pCrc9RsVjNpJf-xJRJ4W7UvXwpE150Gvlu2B3GlCsjfw4wsqAWcOQcJGxrXlQXoVDtotcbGN5DRs2ceiR0tVXJHFArydsS_ORVdcCniixMOX-sH6uksv9ldfjoTvTfgHrRweRdc-DqOJU7RYRr6CZly4Hy2-o0NsVvr6-w/s1280/IMG_9608.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="915" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXgWmXO56ci9V-KM3pnIz61pCrc9RsVjNpJf-xJRJ4W7UvXwpE150Gvlu2B3GlCsjfw4wsqAWcOQcJGxrXlQXoVDtotcbGN5DRs2ceiR0tVXJHFArydsS_ORVdcCniixMOX-sH6uksv9ldfjoTvTfgHrRweRdc-DqOJU7RYRr6CZly4Hy2-o0NsVvr6-w/s320/IMG_9608.jpeg" width="229" /></a></div>What could be cuter than this little Christmas croc!</div><p></p><span face="Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"><b style="font-size: large;"><br /></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">Our Winner and Tree Topper for this week is:</span></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://scrappinstampinsingin.blogspot.com/2023/11/spacy-christmas.html" target="_blank">#4 - Linda</a></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinXHUuW0_OTLqBw8ILVtYvPtRarV1HuVnx5m3nM0MjN9AJi-nkZcRnPRpkD_tt4faQ97U16aFRnTj-uEVT76lDHzmVejrsxWVC1oOTYH1gIO2zHMxolx_FSMWT_4d4bJfFpQ3G0kGVcMVs9cNzo-b19yyfcmYbY6hs4IS7ABL1Mb_9DLT_x_1NfBshEqw/s598/Spacy%20Christmas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="598" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinXHUuW0_OTLqBw8ILVtYvPtRarV1HuVnx5m3nM0MjN9AJi-nkZcRnPRpkD_tt4faQ97U16aFRnTj-uEVT76lDHzmVejrsxWVC1oOTYH1gIO2zHMxolx_FSMWT_4d4bJfFpQ3G0kGVcMVs9cNzo-b19yyfcmYbY6hs4IS7ABL1Mb_9DLT_x_1NfBshEqw/w321-h400/Spacy%20Christmas.jpg" width="321" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Don't you just love Linda's spacey take </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">on the challenge? We all did!</div><br /></div><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span face="Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: medium;">Congratulations to you all, I hope you enjoy flaunting your blog badges for all the world to see!</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span face="Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIxbT8SnOQKl2eLKCh82w3lC_xaFu1SLBmj_kFnPkHUL50bzaVXMz7SDFttjzi8_DmmmI9M14TXYpCwa62A8G5BgDDJrlkmML7XKC3MPEpyisJSTA99S7b7NyY9svIO1HI8BC6thQMUpig59UH5N325K1PAZqXZwyqyFJ6U1giVJa5qxDXwu5Mx372/s734/Star.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="734" data-original-width="593" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIxbT8SnOQKl2eLKCh82w3lC_xaFu1SLBmj_kFnPkHUL50bzaVXMz7SDFttjzi8_DmmmI9M14TXYpCwa62A8G5BgDDJrlkmML7XKC3MPEpyisJSTA99S7b7NyY9svIO1HI8BC6thQMUpig59UH5N325K1PAZqXZwyqyFJ6U1giVJa5qxDXwu5Mx372/w168-h208/Star.jpg" width="168" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimPYjC1bTdDY_oWANR5NfKOLP6Eg4-QC_Opj5Mw3TlVc2lOJsS9Jf5hWkT0bVz96aWmlm--DD8PGqBikz7Z8i_csbGN8U3zuHm49cx2UA365g7ixnCMhK0zTeKHtrJxe3wrnyFeRPQ_Wn5Hj2DGoriePRzVzvKRfkLZcpJzPXtWXBLg02d9pBN-5K6/s593/Top%20Pick%20jPEG.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="593" data-original-width="498" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimPYjC1bTdDY_oWANR5NfKOLP6Eg4-QC_Opj5Mw3TlVc2lOJsS9Jf5hWkT0bVz96aWmlm--DD8PGqBikz7Z8i_csbGN8U3zuHm49cx2UA365g7ixnCMhK0zTeKHtrJxe3wrnyFeRPQ_Wn5Hj2DGoriePRzVzvKRfkLZcpJzPXtWXBLg02d9pBN-5K6/w168-h200/Top%20Pick%20jPEG.jpg" width="168" /></a></span></div></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><br /></span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCY7Gor1wKjHvhwdhA1w1Mv7hQfwEXDt3QEU5fs97zECjzOvc6WM-_lkO0kCpHmJqDR0K57MBI4vyX87szOApCmtpYnzffjEHsV-XJRbaSCt9pq-Dzgg9mSheQfvPMH_tF5kO5bQ7umSYmDW-1EJncuRhe5_lZuHJ9YsD2DD5GoBKSABTF6IvNMvqk/s1200/87327.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCY7Gor1wKjHvhwdhA1w1Mv7hQfwEXDt3QEU5fs97zECjzOvc6WM-_lkO0kCpHmJqDR0K57MBI4vyX87szOApCmtpYnzffjEHsV-XJRbaSCt9pq-Dzgg9mSheQfvPMH_tF5kO5bQ7umSYmDW-1EJncuRhe5_lZuHJ9YsD2DD5GoBKSABTF6IvNMvqk/w200-h200/87327.jpg" width="200" /></a></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"># 7 - KT Fit Kitty... It's you!</span></b></span></div><span face="Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><p></p><p><span face="Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: medium;">Congratulations, <b><a href="https://ktdesigns2013.blogspot.com/2023/11/from-meow-to-you.html" target="_blank">Kitty</a></b>, please email me a dottypudding (at) aol.com with your snail mail address so I can connect you with your prize. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Our final challenge of the year will get underway tomorrow, so don't forget to come and visit and join the festive fun!</span></p><p><br /></p></div>Dotty Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05610516171239083305noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7793032997536375277.post-21359298695234032832023-11-15T10:30:00.081+00:002023-11-15T17:17:38.307+00:00The Christmas Kickstart Challenge #80 - Reminder<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi74vr-1x2zaGblgputPt0fqczbe7Sc79W_8FxSbAUQxi_BHS9pS0ZIt_Z3gV712fBSS1s48RrKJIbQa__g6Tn0TXCCpxXSutfdEK7cSpMIz4SJVuFmPf2zX_mH_6X4nOQDOiYiZLVQ2uAh0iS2DPJfF5F7NNctx25NH6oUeOvG3-OCA0ClM-CtG3rbHYY/s852/Reminder%20blank.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="852" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi74vr-1x2zaGblgputPt0fqczbe7Sc79W_8FxSbAUQxi_BHS9pS0ZIt_Z3gV712fBSS1s48RrKJIbQa__g6Tn0TXCCpxXSutfdEK7cSpMIz4SJVuFmPf2zX_mH_6X4nOQDOiYiZLVQ2uAh0iS2DPJfF5F7NNctx25NH6oUeOvG3-OCA0ClM-CtG3rbHYY/s320/Reminder%20blank.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div>This month, I'm delighted to be joined by my pals from <b><a href="https://snarkystampers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">The Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers</span></a></b>. As always, we've brought along our mascot, Edna, and doesn't she look stylish in her elf hat!</div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://inkingalongwithjules.blogspot.com/2023/10/christmas-kickstarter-80-guest-dt.html?" target="_blank"></a></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5lnBMmHXH7qS7_wZ8yhKI3Z1FyjNs45ntQilFgKIwt85TnTdXBr6kw42dUUpgSQB4LP_4r7snwvOKwhvbxQmwWP8PxcB-ooZLwiBm5m-dxs1apcMwDDpzSVEbFbyxcxz6DmQSgfHxs6VDooEZiD4HLSKI2aT5D_w6UBHTXeWIDWkb_7ZIXVIrRtnQf0I/s282/edna.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="282" data-original-width="233" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5lnBMmHXH7qS7_wZ8yhKI3Z1FyjNs45ntQilFgKIwt85TnTdXBr6kw42dUUpgSQB4LP_4r7snwvOKwhvbxQmwWP8PxcB-ooZLwiBm5m-dxs1apcMwDDpzSVEbFbyxcxz6DmQSgfHxs6VDooEZiD4HLSKI2aT5D_w6UBHTXeWIDWkb_7ZIXVIrRtnQf0I/s1600/edna.jpg" width="233" /></a></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">We're playing</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><u>It's Christmas, Jim, but not as we know it!</u></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">This is one of those challenges where you can play the theme in a few different ways and here's a reminder of how our elves played some possible options:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><a href="https://inkingalongwithjules.blogspot.com/" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Sister Jules</a><b> </b>went<b> </b>all out</span><span> Trekkie!</span></span></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinRyQ8JI1-zqBpREzmjop_plLAr8X3Id-6XNDK6UXTpOpYEHZ1r0OGZ_5G_ZVn-pKlcFTpax_wn3XRU1du9IKuCy6oiSTZL9x0cUxX-PhPoQod2NpkPZkZDOZkgkuCs6_W0oD9zhpqOeD0ldDZOqg8s0dLCeHj93GjQPzTRI7GGMFa-zodohhFH6cwDCM/s1280/Jules.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinRyQ8JI1-zqBpREzmjop_plLAr8X3Id-6XNDK6UXTpOpYEHZ1r0OGZ_5G_ZVn-pKlcFTpax_wn3XRU1du9IKuCy6oiSTZL9x0cUxX-PhPoQod2NpkPZkZDOZkgkuCs6_W0oD9zhpqOeD0ldDZOqg8s0dLCeHj93GjQPzTRI7GGMFa-zodohhFH6cwDCM/w400-h400/Jules.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><b><a href="https://chrispyscreations.blogspot.com/2023/11/the-sisterhood-of-snarky-stampers-are.html?" target="_blank">Sister Chris</a> </b></span><span>gave this sweet set a f</span><span>estive <i>tweak</i>...</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaQBqSyCQVC3tDInnD-pByo4HzLJGMLfxIgWxM5akA_VQ0zI-XXTeKRv3o_T9EFdU631hsWgI029lZyEpObV_df3gO_Honla7RipVWJ5xgr9LSm-MlwRrc2D6MXJf6hR4jSuZYjOKiy0aLKwiZkCgty81V8JWhMdrUML-f-00lILBe2qqtqFyzSoqO5Tg/s2048/384298493_7323482444347704_7158513006870582315_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1361" data-original-width="2048" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaQBqSyCQVC3tDInnD-pByo4HzLJGMLfxIgWxM5akA_VQ0zI-XXTeKRv3o_T9EFdU631hsWgI029lZyEpObV_df3gO_Honla7RipVWJ5xgr9LSm-MlwRrc2D6MXJf6hR4jSuZYjOKiy0aLKwiZkCgty81V8JWhMdrUML-f-00lILBe2qqtqFyzSoqO5Tg/w400-h266/384298493_7323482444347704_7158513006870582315_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>While<b> <a href="https://keepcalmsnarkon.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sister Donna</a> </b></span><span>opted for a non-traditional colour combo...</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVnjn5e-0iVIBoP9Xm6g-qeUfoal_FNI4nxqJtOHSODstVkkIZtYdSt26rLQf4SUMOhfn16kmraYuRAgxeVW2DjgpkTwRfd4B6KAzLCLhHEEQknNVDXh8p-I52-Fl_tzzpzk6AmBecIB0PqmPfSEcV7EhpfY7KZPCvar-TvnZ_nW5t-KLQPuHRGx6_GQg/s2048/395434351_6709955399080607_1790058889803658032_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVnjn5e-0iVIBoP9Xm6g-qeUfoal_FNI4nxqJtOHSODstVkkIZtYdSt26rLQf4SUMOhfn16kmraYuRAgxeVW2DjgpkTwRfd4B6KAzLCLhHEEQknNVDXh8p-I52-Fl_tzzpzk6AmBecIB0PqmPfSEcV7EhpfY7KZPCvar-TvnZ_nW5t-KLQPuHRGx6_GQg/w300-h400/395434351_6709955399080607_1790058889803658032_n.jpg" width="300" /></a></div></span></div><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Here's my Reminder card...</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigVMW5CluHeY1uad2_Cq_Crit8hSgpwkwLdhL0ttAXz1azyW2rz6kDOUGVwScZLJV2fvg0rZhXCCAYisIjH3IV2FZQYOCa74eHpLIjCZblkhqIrHYBMj-ltQMjRT77WfiAKCiQmlW-cGeh2y0kSa1ujiODb6UTTF-hRDw3bB0orubh0EPaodA5wET_gaI/s2123/DSCF4677.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2123" data-original-width="1705" height="483" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigVMW5CluHeY1uad2_Cq_Crit8hSgpwkwLdhL0ttAXz1azyW2rz6kDOUGVwScZLJV2fvg0rZhXCCAYisIjH3IV2FZQYOCa74eHpLIjCZblkhqIrHYBMj-ltQMjRT77WfiAKCiQmlW-cGeh2y0kSa1ujiODb6UTTF-hRDw3bB0orubh0EPaodA5wET_gaI/w388-h483/DSCF4677.JPG" width="388" /></a></div> N.B. I HAD SERIOUS FUN MAKING THIS!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can find all the info about my card by heading over to <b><a href="https://dottypuddingdesigns.blogspot.com/2023/11/the-christmas-kickstart-challenge-80_01598317299.html" target="_blank">my blog</a></b>. </div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Feel free to play this fun theme <b>any-which-way</b> you want to! Just remember to explain your thought process in your blog post!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">As always, there's a lovely prize for one lucky <span style="color: #38761d; font-weight: bold;">RANDOM WINNER</span><span style="color: #666666;"> curtesy of the lovely </span><span style="color: #38761d; font-weight: bold;">Rudolph</span><b style="color: #666666;"> </b><span style="color: #666666;">and his</span><b> <span style="color: #38761d;">RANDOM RAFFLE.</span></b></div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9MptQDq2PZiaEvv1HM2a4HUjgaJlyWiwjOI4BF99VQA19AB1Twqj_nTQJTq_5QYR6pVHg3QHyAOC_a_G1K1sUIACnrOX8dhqVJq5UBsY4n5B2MCVIuJIN209SJEHPILpSw9Aft8FlCQLnMwsPhKhy3ZgQ-yJ9b1H4dQ48lgkyHEIE-t0Lt64I8tE_8Ug/s1200/87327.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9MptQDq2PZiaEvv1HM2a4HUjgaJlyWiwjOI4BF99VQA19AB1Twqj_nTQJTq_5QYR6pVHg3QHyAOC_a_G1K1sUIACnrOX8dhqVJq5UBsY4n5B2MCVIuJIN209SJEHPILpSw9Aft8FlCQLnMwsPhKhy3ZgQ-yJ9b1H4dQ48lgkyHEIE-t0Lt64I8tE_8Ug/w200-h200/87327.jpg" width="200" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrnxzhPUsPRCipuIRTcO-RSP97NHLrTmeGH0YM0rNnc-OYbGychE7qATlDYSEjI71Bl8QNxQOVzzwrHZCJGWY5OBjt3sIJEDh95Mwx-mE7yyhlac-moClr7P9LfiDc15FBLw27KZFpQbIW33-Qmd6juJ60RPf8XwUI3G6hWKQi4-T_ODaJmxpkRQoVYtI/s768/774.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="544" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrnxzhPUsPRCipuIRTcO-RSP97NHLrTmeGH0YM0rNnc-OYbGychE7qATlDYSEjI71Bl8QNxQOVzzwrHZCJGWY5OBjt3sIJEDh95Mwx-mE7yyhlac-moClr7P9LfiDc15FBLw27KZFpQbIW33-Qmd6juJ60RPf8XwUI3G6hWKQi4-T_ODaJmxpkRQoVYtI/s320/774.jpg" width="227" /></a></div></div><br /><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, verdana, sans-serif;">We all hope you come and play along!</div></span></div><!--start InLinkz code-->
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<!--end InLinkz code-->Dotty Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05610516171239083305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7793032997536375277.post-51809339415239128412023-11-13T18:24:00.009+00:002023-11-14T10:14:27.455+00:00Calling our Outstanding Cat Lovers Christmas Challenge Winners...<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7AgBz5oWyFAXmbPfikVHwrKwGQ12acjmyMnJID4q_MKyidLuyH-Xc50_DsMG03Wv1V8O6AGHiI89cSalAKiaLTdK7Ru2iCHQ0H_HCojK56prOnzl8oH_xlOW5siDX-TaNEoZ23ou23hIqILCGIDIblqGYeiBLgnu3SoJlNLouhfXK5Z-X-BIxr7M2ZBE/s200/peach-cat.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="160" data-original-width="200" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7AgBz5oWyFAXmbPfikVHwrKwGQ12acjmyMnJID4q_MKyidLuyH-Xc50_DsMG03Wv1V8O6AGHiI89cSalAKiaLTdK7Ru2iCHQ0H_HCojK56prOnzl8oH_xlOW5siDX-TaNEoZ23ou23hIqILCGIDIblqGYeiBLgnu3SoJlNLouhfXK5Z-X-BIxr7M2ZBE/w200-h160/peach-cat.gif" width="200" /></a></div><p><br /></p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">We're still waiting to hear from the following <span style="color: #38761d;"><b>RANDOM WINNERS...</b></span></span><div><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-size: 15.4px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Altenew</span> - $20 Gift Card #147 - <a href="https://mygrammysattic.blogspot.com/2023/10/mail-early-for-christmas.html" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Nana Connie</a></span></span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-size: 15.4px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Colorado Crafts Company</span> </span></b><b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">- Stamp and Die Set worth $20 - #36 - <a href="https://fun-stamping.blogspot.com/2023/10/cat-lover-christmas-challenge.html" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Cornelia</a></span></b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-size: 15.4px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">The Crafters Workshop</span> - Mystery Grab Bag - #109 <a href="https://lesleyscraftroom.blogspot.com/2023/10/crafty-cat-and-snippets.html" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Nettie H</a></span></span></b><span style="font-size: 15.4px;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-size: 15.4px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Gerda Steiner Designs</span> - $25 Gift Card - #18. <a href="https://craftypinkpixie.blogspot.com/2023/10/have-meow-y-christmas.html" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Tasha RJ </a></span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-size: 15.4px;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Waffle Flower</span> - $25 Gift Card - #71 - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CyWU2nzPa8K/?hl=en&img_index=1" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Pricilla</a> </span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-size: 15.4px;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Your Next Stamp</span> - Mystery Grab Bag - #117 <a href="https://christmaskickstartchallenge.blogspot.com/Darnell%20https://www.djkardkreations.com/2023/10/joy-and-janis.html" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Darnell</a></span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-size: 15.4px;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b></p><blockquote style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">TO CLAIM YOUR PRIZE</span></b></div></blockquote><blockquote style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-size: 15.4px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: #222222;">1. Please send me an email ASAP to claim your prize:</span></b></span><span style="background-color: transparent;"> </span><b style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #222222;">I'm </span><span style="color: #cc0000;">Jo</span> at<span style="color: #cc0000;"> dottypudding (at) aol.com</span></b><span style="background-color: transparent;"> </span></span></blockquote><blockquote style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-size: 15.4px;"><b style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #222222;">2. Please put </span><span style="color: #cc0000;">WINNER The Cat Lovers Christmas Challenge, 2023</span><span style="color: #222222;"> as the Subject.</span></span></b></blockquote><blockquote style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-size: 15.4px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #222222;">3. In the body of your email, please tell me the </span><span style="color: #cc0000;">sponsor </span><span style="color: #222222;">AND the </span><span style="color: #cc0000;">prize</span><span style="color: #222222;"> you won.</span></span></b></span></blockquote><blockquote style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-size: 15.4px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: #222222;">4. If you won a physical prize (rather than a digital item or gift code) please include your </span><span style="color: #cc0000;">snail mail address</span><span style="color: #222222;">.</span></b></span><span style="background-color: transparent;"> </span></span></blockquote><blockquote style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-size: 15.4px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #222222;">5. If you don't hear from me within </span><span style="color: #cc0000;">three</span><span style="color: #222222;"> days, please email again! </span><i style="color: #222222;"> SPAM filters can be useful, but also a pain.</i></span></b></span></blockquote><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p><b><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">ANY QUERIES? </span></b></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">If you're still awaiting a reply from either me or the sponsor with whom you were a winner, please drop me an email and I'll do my best to help. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Marshmallow, Rudolph and I are hoping to hear from </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">our outstanding <span style="color: #38761d;">WINNERS</span> very soon!"</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-FSAvjzman8DH91RWlj2GZWHPEzMDWxCe3VK6k8K8Suh5c4I3rjQbHDBgblykWsZZ2HZ-V-k6sy-tq3UfLHy4JmBL1fpj90Jd7Q4t8Bn4FnlWiFZdEU-RiCTZejMIil5cijOv-lX3rNS8HIV2gJg-tp-nSuVWOEqGdkmjQlDlzJXP5i6vAsmfUDsP7wg/s200/200w.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="200" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-FSAvjzman8DH91RWlj2GZWHPEzMDWxCe3VK6k8K8Suh5c4I3rjQbHDBgblykWsZZ2HZ-V-k6sy-tq3UfLHy4JmBL1fpj90Jd7Q4t8Bn4FnlWiFZdEU-RiCTZejMIil5cijOv-lX3rNS8HIV2gJg-tp-nSuVWOEqGdkmjQlDlzJXP5i6vAsmfUDsP7wg/s1600/200w.gif" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT1m1qWBw8En6YSJN3WozSITV8_AZZ5Lco9pRIVo9Mf-w5_1vmsrBid6v9pkDGJq7VLZCqra6rzpql4TXA9BvG4TIW3YRkPi93kP26_Isbhn63-jo2RCIr1Hb8p5EPPJjcL-z-GghXPmT9YXla4TlJAFM_xPaeEnG63Da4J909Pt3qqd1SUCkfiJMzS5I/s1200/87327.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT1m1qWBw8En6YSJN3WozSITV8_AZZ5Lco9pRIVo9Mf-w5_1vmsrBid6v9pkDGJq7VLZCqra6rzpql4TXA9BvG4TIW3YRkPi93kP26_Isbhn63-jo2RCIr1Hb8p5EPPJjcL-z-GghXPmT9YXla4TlJAFM_xPaeEnG63Da4J909Pt3qqd1SUCkfiJMzS5I/w200-h200/87327.jpg" width="200" /></a></div> <br /></div><br /> <p></p></div>Dotty Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05610516171239083305noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7793032997536375277.post-46573110741169129882023-11-08T10:30:00.236+00:002023-11-08T10:30:00.152+00:00The Cat Lovers Christmas Challenge, 2023 - Winners<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixngSXDEpljlzHn-K9xDblG5-uIjA7xnEZdUFG7xGavZYQKn9ymJjh6QyejwsZxOk8EVKlU1Y4j-VKLtffqSG92V2caJXCrmjoa6_g6j52P5R8ITvlwkz8QhRMG6g7we78qi1vL-j7BOJx5xZM-eELsQVeCrBZsSFqu6n4LXWMn6UXCDiUW-BOZccPj40/s612/Winner%20Badge.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="612" data-original-width="459" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixngSXDEpljlzHn-K9xDblG5-uIjA7xnEZdUFG7xGavZYQKn9ymJjh6QyejwsZxOk8EVKlU1Y4j-VKLtffqSG92V2caJXCrmjoa6_g6j52P5R8ITvlwkz8QhRMG6g7we78qi1vL-j7BOJx5xZM-eELsQVeCrBZsSFqu6n4LXWMn6UXCDiUW-BOZccPj40/w252-h336/Winner%20Badge.jpg" width="252" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>Welcome to the <span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>WINNERS</b></span> Post for the <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Cat Lovers Christmas Challenge, 2023,</span></b> where we remembered our friend and fellow crafter, <span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>Janis Woolbright</b></span>.<br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6jJkJYsmWZ6VX7awULyDeVVPJN_kx-QOxwUjyGScosYJ0N18V6f6UXm5xMy8kdWIFxiAnL_gYIOpy6SP9yHk3JlUsvJy-C1axawI6BFMprzr9pXye1SPAPYTytWrY3uIoJ5ZxvePqJSQi1EkTzWyEKXlPD26EIccDxXEzNGpkpfBdyvymCENtrlNjKoU/s270/1673654481400-08OBmF9XEx.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="270" data-original-width="270" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6jJkJYsmWZ6VX7awULyDeVVPJN_kx-QOxwUjyGScosYJ0N18V6f6UXm5xMy8kdWIFxiAnL_gYIOpy6SP9yHk3JlUsvJy-C1axawI6BFMprzr9pXye1SPAPYTytWrY3uIoJ5ZxvePqJSQi1EkTzWyEKXlPD26EIccDxXEzNGpkpfBdyvymCENtrlNjKoU/s1600/1673654481400-08OBmF9XEx.webp" width="270" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span>Thank you to everyone who played along, sponsored or supported this challenge. We had an amazing <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">#161 entries</span></b> and </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">I only wish I had a prize for every single person.</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">As before, I've tried to stick very close to how Janis organised things. I've tried to follow her lead in how she awarded prizes and how she linked prize and prizewinner. Any mistakes are mine, so please get in touch at the email below if you have any concerns. This wasn't easy to do and once again I'm left marveling at Janis's organisational abilities!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><blockquote style="background-color: white;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: #cc0000; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">TO CLAIM YOUR PRIZE</span></b></div></blockquote><blockquote style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: #222222;">1. Please send me an email ASAP to claim your prize:</span></b></span><span style="background-color: transparent;"> </span><b style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #222222;">I am </span><span style="color: #cc0000;">Jo</span><span style="color: #666666;"> at</span><span style="color: #cc0000;"> dottypudding (at) aol.com</span></b><span style="background-color: transparent;"> </span></blockquote><blockquote style="background-color: white;"><b style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #222222;">2. Please put </span><span style="color: #cc0000;">WINNER The Cat Lovers Christmas Challenge, 2023</span><span style="color: #222222;"> as the Subject.</span></b></blockquote><blockquote style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: #222222;">3. In the body of your email, please tell me the </span><span style="color: #cc0000;">sponsor </span><span style="color: #222222;">AND the </span><span style="color: #cc0000;">prize</span><span style="color: #222222;"> you won.</span></b></span></blockquote><blockquote style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: #222222;">4. If you won a physical prize (rather than a digital item or gift code) please include your </span><span style="color: #cc0000;">snail mail address</span><span style="color: #222222;">.</span></b></span><span style="background-color: transparent;"> </span></blockquote><blockquote style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: #222222;">5. If you don't hear from me within </span><span style="color: #cc0000;">three</span><span style="color: #222222;"> days, please email again! </span><i style="color: #222222;"> SPAM filters can be useful, but also a pain.</i></b></span></blockquote><p> </p><p style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span><span style="color: #222222;">So, with the assistance of </span></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #38761d;">Rudolph the Random R</span></b></span><b style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #38761d;">eindeer</span></b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">, </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">here are our </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>WINNERS</b></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #222222;">:</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #222222;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiykwwJISF41x-tFOJ-qNgRiu7GLmjmwYFgOcWDFlZQuK1j_UNfBIJCWWmMduwz6TYCPNaBRRbwGgT7Pd6F9Y2TmboZUOYyDu6xU63ilL0ousROlTX5qnlohjA3-38mbV_-GW8OeObm4R5h4dy-QSRy3soIi5buDz8eGif6jKt86z0EBWt1tCWMtavlwec/s1200/87327.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiykwwJISF41x-tFOJ-qNgRiu7GLmjmwYFgOcWDFlZQuK1j_UNfBIJCWWmMduwz6TYCPNaBRRbwGgT7Pd6F9Y2TmboZUOYyDu6xU63ilL0ousROlTX5qnlohjA3-38mbV_-GW8OeObm4R5h4dy-QSRy3soIi5buDz8eGif6jKt86z0EBWt1tCWMtavlwec/w200-h200/87327.jpg" width="200" /></a></span></div><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"></p><p style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><b><u><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></u></b></p><p style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><b><u><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">Games and activities</span></span></u></b></p><p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><u>BADGE GIVEAWAY </u></span></b></p><p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">Well done to </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><b>RANDOM WINNER</b> </span></span></span></p><p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: center;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: large;"><b style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://papierelle.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Gundi/Papierelle</a></b></span></span></span></p><p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: center;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: medium;"><b>PRIZE</b></span></span></span></p><p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><b style="background-color: transparent; font-size: large; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Janeβs Doodles</span> - <o:p></o:p>$25 gift card for digital images/Store</b></p><p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: medium;"><b><u>DAY #4 - KITTY ROLL CALL </u></b></span></p><p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">Well done to </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><b>RANDOM WINNER</b> </span></span></span></p><p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.madebymeghank.com/ " target="_blank">Meghan</a></b><span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></p><p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;"><b style="color: #38761d;">PRIZE</b></span></span></p><p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: medium;"><b style="color: black; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Poppy Stamps</span> - $25 Gift Card </span></b></span></span></p><p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: medium;"><b><u>DAY #7 FESTIVE FELONIES</u></b></span></span></p><p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">Well done to </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><b>RANDOM WINNER</b> </span></span></span></p><p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b style="color: #444444;"><a href="https://thatmightlookgoodonacard.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Debi</a></b></span></p><p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b style="color: #38761d;">PRIZE</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-size: large; text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 19.26px;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Fiki's Voucher for</span> </span><span style="color: #444444;"><a href="https://pearblossompress.com/shop" target="_blank"><span style="background: white; line-height: 19.26px;">Pear Blossom Press</span></a><span style="background: white; line-height: 19.26px;"> $25 Gift Voucher</span></span></b></p><p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"></span></p><p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: medium;"><b><u>DAY #8 GAIL'S TIC-TAC-TOE GIVEAWAY</u></b></span></p><p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">Well done to </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><b>RANDOM WINNERS</b></span></span></span></p><p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: center;"><span><span style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> #8 </span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #444444; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://scrappinstampinsingin.blogspot.com/2023/10/christmas-kitties-with-fireplace.html" target="_blank"><b>Linda</b> <b>W</b></a> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">wins </span></span></span><b style="background-color: transparent; font-size: large; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Unity Stamps</span></b><b style="background-color: transparent; font-size: large; text-align: left;"> $25 Gift Card</b></p><p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: center;"><span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">#28 </span><a href="https://suzphark.blogspot.com/2023/10/christmas-kickstart-cat-lovers_20.html" style="background-color: transparent; font-family: inherit;" target="_blank"><b>Suzanne</b></a></span><span style="font-size: medium;"> wins </span></span><b style="background-color: transparent; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Lawn Fawn</span> - $25 Gift Card </span></b></p><p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: center;"><span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #444444;">#38 </span><a href="https://lazziej.wordpress.com/2023/10/27/byshc-falling-for-the-holidays-2023-day-7/" style="background-color: transparent;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">Jacinda</span></b></span></a></span><span style="font-size: medium;"> wins </span></span><b style="background-color: transparent; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Becca's Goody Bag</span></span></b></p><p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><u><b>Day #9 - NAME THE CAT</b> </u></span></p><p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">As you can see our little mascot is delighted with the name: </span></p><p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>Marshmallow </b></span></p><p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #444444;">as chosen by </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><b>RANDOM WINNER</b> </span></span></span></p><p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: center;"><b style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/133625822@N05/" target="_blank">Becca</a></span></b></p><p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 12pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKB7Zz9OKWBKmvP__0aQmTdeD_9mxV6cekCZBhaPiwk81oFPYpc4TxElUq19WNI4RwQxU9ZKrrctez8kVOewCDZtA6uKSeSYgcBuqpTkXgECsjfBgR-3hPvqvxbJTigpK1NHOTRzWtU2DahjYzgBf26zRj8DMpllo2yCIWli32wauk9T5HEgQMYFUT58U/s220/cat-mochi-mochi-peach-cat.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="220" data-original-width="220" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKB7Zz9OKWBKmvP__0aQmTdeD_9mxV6cekCZBhaPiwk81oFPYpc4TxElUq19WNI4RwQxU9ZKrrctez8kVOewCDZtA6uKSeSYgcBuqpTkXgECsjfBgR-3hPvqvxbJTigpK1NHOTRzWtU2DahjYzgBf26zRj8DMpllo2yCIWli32wauk9T5HEgQMYFUT58U/w200-h200/cat-mochi-mochi-peach-cat.gif" width="200" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzsB_nli1cF-rPQGr_Np0VXLK9HFSMNa_ZNJZsUZFJmTKbaMKvJ1SKbjjbcIbN75QrPjewhTKHPjqwvwM8Y6w9VEWaGqUsEvzGEGbo2qJ9jHLwbZIraVNXG9BvLecQbwR7kdP-gJDVRVQ6cEY0YdJyE9j2_sdVsx1NE-S61nksj1sqVOfTpkhlYJFopI0/s4288/DSCF4709.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzsB_nli1cF-rPQGr_Np0VXLK9HFSMNa_ZNJZsUZFJmTKbaMKvJ1SKbjjbcIbN75QrPjewhTKHPjqwvwM8Y6w9VEWaGqUsEvzGEGbo2qJ9jHLwbZIraVNXG9BvLecQbwR7kdP-gJDVRVQ6cEY0YdJyE9j2_sdVsx1NE-S61nksj1sqVOfTpkhlYJFopI0/w200-h150/DSCF4709.JPG" width="200" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b style="background-color: white; color: #38761d;">PRIZE</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b style="font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Taylored Expressions</span> - $30 Gift Card</span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b style="background-color: white; color: #38761d;"><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><u>Day #15 β BECCA'S QUIZ</u></b></span></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi76Of83rUBXhCAoC5dPbcU2y0oAwAc-p8BJjCLhiVfgZoo1M6GgqSSjFnf-I2fne4NtMFEQ9Yc0grRx4IdpvNx2G_RDdKrUEEGf0aqqDltvg_ucVfeNwnDKWh7txumgrhwtZIBJ_wy3ZaProorlRnBw6wnWP6s-UTLfOvjm6ShGfHccXm-0QT5MtHsuZ0/s612/istockphoto-1478346463-612x612.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="612" data-original-width="612" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi76Of83rUBXhCAoC5dPbcU2y0oAwAc-p8BJjCLhiVfgZoo1M6GgqSSjFnf-I2fne4NtMFEQ9Yc0grRx4IdpvNx2G_RDdKrUEEGf0aqqDltvg_ucVfeNwnDKWh7txumgrhwtZIBJ_wy3ZaProorlRnBw6wnWP6s-UTLfOvjm6ShGfHccXm-0QT5MtHsuZ0/w200-h200/istockphoto-1478346463-612x612.jpg" width="200" /></a></div></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #444444;">Supersleuth</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="color: #444444; font-size: large;"> </b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><b style="color: #444444;"><a href="https://teacupofscrapisms.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Mandy</span></a><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></b><span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">tracked down </span><b><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">all</span></b><span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;"> the answers!</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span style="color: #444444;"><b style="background-color: white; color: #38761d;">PRIZE</b></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span style="color: #444444;"><b style="color: black; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><span style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Art Impressions</span> Stamp Sets x 3 </span></span></b></span></span></span></span></div><p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></p><p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><u>Day #21 β FIND THE CAT</u></b></span></p><p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXw0uAaFAkqWUpx8Ikfxq4bdbzlif__xryCBEh3YT9v-q3psW5eNUix6US9k9txBPnLhBpIx7vHCkf1C_-gvw5nLAHwEEAxDyG1SRVOB0lmCJhzfJOenusTIpX4dbvnf46Dt_JePCdeKU8ILnlss8wdeVlMSxiXqoRtbhavL19KVVRrROU4m1_AMS8LYo/s370/AS0005827_00.gif" style="background-color: transparent; font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="370" height="162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXw0uAaFAkqWUpx8Ikfxq4bdbzlif__xryCBEh3YT9v-q3psW5eNUix6US9k9txBPnLhBpIx7vHCkf1C_-gvw5nLAHwEEAxDyG1SRVOB0lmCJhzfJOenusTIpX4dbvnf46Dt_JePCdeKU8ILnlss8wdeVlMSxiXqoRtbhavL19KVVRrROU4m1_AMS8LYo/w200-h162/AS0005827_00.gif" width="200" /></a></u></b></span></p><p></p><p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">Well done to </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><b>RANDOM WINNER</b> </span></span></span></p><p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://lynnescrafthaven.blogspot.com/" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank"><b>Lynne</b></a>,</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">who found our little escapee on Post #1.</span></p><p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzcOrE9f0a7UmbtDa5MhDnyy8chovqz6MjGHr3WD1DtfSwPIRGCiF8-Q6DRtp0rmcKRXmHtp5gCNpj2TCfG4UOKT7-hJNNLJy9edWRosnKR-k8OSQ5_WSzFrR8P5z1AaKd71L1b1BhbxW08mH_PM9on0qH4mgxtC9AvRi_CK7Qo7Q-LbfqQdP1j68BEfQ/s252/snow%20cat.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="252" data-original-width="147" height="147" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzcOrE9f0a7UmbtDa5MhDnyy8chovqz6MjGHr3WD1DtfSwPIRGCiF8-Q6DRtp0rmcKRXmHtp5gCNpj2TCfG4UOKT7-hJNNLJy9edWRosnKR-k8OSQ5_WSzFrR8P5z1AaKd71L1b1BhbxW08mH_PM9on0qH4mgxtC9AvRi_CK7Qo7Q-LbfqQdP1j68BEfQ/w86-h147/snow%20cat.png" width="86" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="background-color: white; color: #38761d;">PRIZE</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Seven Hills Crafts</span> - Mystery Stamp Set</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="background-color: white; color: #38761d;"><br /></b></div></span><p></p><p></p><p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><u>DAY #23 β NICKNAMES FOR YOUR CAT</u></span></b></p><p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">Well done to </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><b>RANDOM WINNER</b> </span></span></span></p><p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: center;"><b style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://bunnyscards1.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Bunny</span></a></b></p><p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b style="color: #38761d;">PRIZE</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b style="color: black; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Old Island Stamps</span> - Mystery Stamp Prize</span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><u><b><span style="line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></b></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><u><b><span style="line-height: 107%;">SUPER COMMENTER</span></b><span style="line-height: 107%;"> </span></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">Well done to </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><b>RANDOM WINNER</b> </span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><u><span style="color: magenta; font-size: large; line-height: 107%;"><a href="https://www.simplyellibelle.com/" target="_blank">#4 Ellie</a></span></u></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b>PRIZE</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b style="font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Honey Bee Stamps</span><span style="color: #444444;"> - $50 Gift Card</span></span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>Congratulations to all our Games and Activities</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">WINNERS!</span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Next we have:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><b><u><span face=""Century Gothic",sans-serif" style="line-height: 107%; mso-themecolor: accent6; mso-themeshade: 191;">RUDOLPH'S RANDOM RAFFLE WINNERS</span></u></b></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Alex Siberia</span> - Β£15.00 Voucher - #58 <a href="https://cjcrafty.blogspot.com/2023/10/christmas-cats-in-memory-of-janis.html" target="_blank">Carole J</a></span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><span style="background: white;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Altenew</span> - $20 Gift Card #147 <a href="https://mygrammysattic.blogspot.com/2023/10/mail-early-for-christmas.html " target="_blank">Nana Connie</a></span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Blank Page Muse and I
Brake for Stamps</span> - Mystery Grab Bag - #2 - <a href="https://ktdesigns2013.blogspot.com/2023/10/the-cat-lovers-christmas-challenge.html " target="_blank">KT Fit Kitty</a></span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Brutus Monroe</span> - $25 Gift Card - <a href="https://inkstainswithroni.blogspot.com/2023/10/christmas-kitty-tag.html" target="_blank">Ink </a></b><a href="https://inkstainswithroni.blogspot.com/2023/10/christmas-kitty-tag.html" target="_blank"><b>Stained</b><b> Roni</b></a></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><span style="background: white;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Colorado Crafts Company</span> </span></b><b><span style="background: white;">- 3 x Stamp and Die Set worth $20 - #57 - <a href="https://frankiehelpscraft.blogspot.com/2023/10/atsm-456-make-your-mark.html" target="_blank">Toni</a>, #36 - <a href="https://fun-stamping.blogspot.com/2023/10/cat-lover-christmas-challenge.html " target="_blank">Cornelia</a>, #99 <a href="https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/3139146?&limit=last1" target="_blank">Denise Bryant</a></span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">The Crafters Workshop</span> - Mystery Grab Bag - #151 <a href="https://lesleyscraftroom.blogspot.com/2023/10/crafty-cat-and-snippets.html" target="_blank">Lesley G</a>, #109 <a href="https://lesleyscraftroom.blogspot.com/2023/10/crafty-cat-and-snippets.html" target="_blank">Nettie H</a></span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">DoodlebugsWA</span> - $25 Gift Card - #87 <a href="https://craftingwithjack.blogspot.com/2023/10/the-cat-lovers-christmas-challenge_14.html" target="_blank">Chris</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Gerda
Steiner Designs</span> $25 Gift Card - #18. <a href="https://craftypinkpixie.blogspot.com/2023/10/have-meow-y-christmas.html" target="_blank">Tasha RJ </a></b></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Heffy
Doodle</span><span style="color: #444444;"> - #48 - </span><a href="#48 β June/Superstickchick " target="_blank"><span style="color: #666666;">June/Superstickchick</span></a></b></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Inkylicious</span> - Mystery Stamp prize - #40 β <a href="https://aquarius-aquariusblog.blogspot.com/2023/10/christmas-kickstart-challenge.html " target="_blank">Val/Aquarius</a></b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Jo</span> - Mystery Goody Bag - #65 - <a href="https://craftinghelen.blogspot.com/2023/10/the-cat-lovers-christmas-challenge.html " target="_blank">Helen </a></b></span></p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #222222; line-height: 107%;"></span></span><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Kat
Scrappiness</span> - $150+ Prize Package - #145 <a href="https://justmeclm.blogspot.com/2023/10/just-us-girls-challenge-703-cas-week.html " target="_blank">Carol (cm)</a> </span></b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Leigh
SB Designs</span> - $5 Off Regular Purchase from Digi Store - #23 - <a href="https://dawnsworldnz.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Dawn in NZ</a></span></b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Lost
Coast Design</span> - <span style="background-color: white; color: #202124;">β¬</span>10 Gift Card - #11 - <a href="https://badkittyscraftroom.blogspot.com/2023/10/cat-lovers-christmas-challenge_5.html" target="_blank">Fiki</a></b></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Meghan</span> - Stamp and Die Set - #54 <a href="https://lovetoscrap2.com/2023/10/11/meowy-christmas-4/" target="_blank">Leslie</a> </span></b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Newtonβs
Nook</span> - $25 gift card - #15 <a href="https://bevscreativepath.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Beverly</a> </b></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Pink
and Main</span> - #7 <a href="https://inkingalongwithjules.blogspot.com/2023/10/christmas-kickstart-calling-all-cat.html " target="_blank">Jules P</a></span></b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Pretty
Pink Posh</span> - <o:p></o:p>$30 Gift Card</b> - <b>#87 <a href="https://craftingwithjack.blogspot.com/2023/10/the-cat-lovers-christmas-challenge_14.html" target="_blank">Chris</a> </b></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Rubber
Dance Stamps</span> - </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124;"><b>β¬10 Gift Card</b> - <b>#6 <a href="https://volidicarta.blogspot.com/2023/10/ricordando-janis-cat-lovers-christmas.html " target="_blank">Alice</a></b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Time
4 Tea</span> - Stamp Set - #75 <a href="https://craftingwithjack.blogspot.com/2023/10/the-cat-lovers-christmas-challenge_14.html" target="_blank">Angela</a></span></b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Unity
Stamps</span></b><b> $25 Gift Card </b><b>- #43 <a href="https://cardsbyjeanneh.blogspot.com/2023/10/again-my-entry-into-day-8-of-christmas.html " target="_blank">Jeanne</a></b></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Viva
Las Vegastamps</span> - Mystery Grab Bag of Stamps - #53 <a href="https://craftynomad.blogspot.com/2023/10/lost-coast-designs-sponsors-christmas.html " target="_blank">Gail</a></span></b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Waffle
Flower</span> - $25 Gift Card - #71 - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CyWU2nzPa8K/?hl=en&img_index=1" target="_blank">Pricilla</a> </span></b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Whimsy
Stamps</span> - $25 Gift Card - #88 <a href="https://arlenesbits.blogspot.com/2023/10/santa-cat.html" target="_blank">Arlene </a></span></b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Your
Next Stamp</span> - Mystery Grab Bag - #117<span style="color: #666666;"> <a href="Darnell https://www.djkardkreations.com/2023/10/joy-and-janis.html" target="_blank">Darnell</a></span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"> </span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Congratulations to all our <span style="color: #38761d;">RANDOM WINNERS </span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #666666;">and</span><b style="color: #38761d;"> </b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">A HUGE</span></b><span style="color: #222222;"> thank you to all our fabulous </span><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">SPONSERS</span></b><span style="color: #222222;">!</span></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #222222;">Let me tell you, it took </span><b><span style="color: #38761d;">Rudolph</span></b><span style="color: #222222;"> and me <i><b>quite a while</b></i> to draw all those! </span></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #222222;">Please, please, please look at the lists carefully because I don't want anyone to miss out on seeing that they are a winner. I'm so sorry that we didn't have prizes for every single participant as you all made this event so special. </span></span><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: large;"> </span></p><p style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: large;">π±π±π±π±π±π±π±π±π±π±π±</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #222222;">As you know this challenge was put together to be a celebration of our dear friend </span><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Janis</span></b><span><span style="color: #222222;">. At the time of posting I don't have any plans to repeat this, although I have to say it was enormous fun and I enjoyed every moment. You guys really made this such a special remembrance of Janis and I am so very grateful for all the help and encouragement I received from James, Gail, The Helpful Hoppers and everyone who took part. </span><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">The Cat Lovers Hop </span></b><span style="color: #222222;">was Janis's 'gig' and she did it brilliantly. I don't want to try and replicate what was her unique and original idea. I can't really explain why, but (for me) it just doesn't feel like the right thing to do. </span></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #222222;">Thank you to </span><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">everyone</span></b><span style="color: #222222;"> who took part or </span></span></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span style="color: #222222; font-size: large;">was involved in this tribute challenge for Janis.</span></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhozPLRuec2BwXHDtyhFOkp0ojIMIZFjdEsvvGokjHSnsPZflWXLAEL4e1XEUnTZeEVlOFW2Toc2wpMr-mSQggbxUQxIL6me4nKg8V65pdxskQumo3z-uX5VPxCxbN8szU65d6JxUOzOPI9Bg5QKREegvDoNsUB9t7qc67eXdtfegRJht3kWvUuIoDNuMQ/s370/da180516d2daf449caab8e95473d0c40.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="370" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhozPLRuec2BwXHDtyhFOkp0ojIMIZFjdEsvvGokjHSnsPZflWXLAEL4e1XEUnTZeEVlOFW2Toc2wpMr-mSQggbxUQxIL6me4nKg8V65pdxskQumo3z-uX5VPxCxbN8szU65d6JxUOzOPI9Bg5QKREegvDoNsUB9t7qc67eXdtfegRJht3kWvUuIoDNuMQ/s320/da180516d2daf449caab8e95473d0c40.gif" width="320" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Dotty Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05610516171239083305noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7793032997536375277.post-90945211719781526162023-11-07T10:30:00.002+00:002023-11-10T22:06:56.176+00:00Christmas Kickstart Challenge #80 - It's Christmas, Jim, but not as we know it! <p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLeHh6gkyPuwl3QSXbtoi13bk_mRxffYzj0zlF-v9RNvRDsR2Vk-frf2d4QfMf9RlTYhphIVfykvsGAAfi3ay67Kw6K8K0hP-JnHHDG07Ndx8ObedCYwmnC3WNCrhNBlnb3uqRrub_JUA_QoxRP5cXdL65XFKii-ArQR3xGS-EvdnrzRpjMq3L5ASSZEc/s250/Challenge%20Badge.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="234" data-original-width="250" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLeHh6gkyPuwl3QSXbtoi13bk_mRxffYzj0zlF-v9RNvRDsR2Vk-frf2d4QfMf9RlTYhphIVfykvsGAAfi3ay67Kw6K8K0hP-JnHHDG07Ndx8ObedCYwmnC3WNCrhNBlnb3uqRrub_JUA_QoxRP5cXdL65XFKii-ArQR3xGS-EvdnrzRpjMq3L5ASSZEc/s1600/Challenge%20Badge.jpg" width="250" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div>Welcome to <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Challenge #80</span></b>, where I'm delighted to be joined by the adorable Edna and some of my very best crafting buddies... <b><a href="https://snarkystampers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">The Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers</span></a></b>.</span><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://inkingalongwithjules.blogspot.com/2023/10/christmas-kickstarter-80-guest-dt.html?" target="_blank"></a></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5lnBMmHXH7qS7_wZ8yhKI3Z1FyjNs45ntQilFgKIwt85TnTdXBr6kw42dUUpgSQB4LP_4r7snwvOKwhvbxQmwWP8PxcB-ooZLwiBm5m-dxs1apcMwDDpzSVEbFbyxcxz6DmQSgfHxs6VDooEZiD4HLSKI2aT5D_w6UBHTXeWIDWkb_7ZIXVIrRtnQf0I/s282/edna.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="282" data-original-width="233" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5lnBMmHXH7qS7_wZ8yhKI3Z1FyjNs45ntQilFgKIwt85TnTdXBr6kw42dUUpgSQB4LP_4r7snwvOKwhvbxQmwWP8PxcB-ooZLwiBm5m-dxs1apcMwDDpzSVEbFbyxcxz6DmQSgfHxs6VDooEZiD4HLSKI2aT5D_w6UBHTXeWIDWkb_7ZIXVIrRtnQf0I/s1600/edna.jpg" width="233" /></a></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">This month we're playing</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><u>It's Christmas, Jim, but not as we know it!</u></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Now, this is one of those challenges where you can play the theme in a few different ways. I'm not sure where I found this phrase, but I thought it would make for a fun theme for our challenge. This is a <i>festive corruption</i> of a supposed Star Trek quote...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-bLLf0TN9as491BiHocH459pQ4t1BAemcxBzirhTHcCgIZ6jO4ZYF_U-y_7I11OjIQhCfhMP3w-dLTXMi-axVxIDVu_HYsQHtAvHUyUqejmljkMipztlOnQnuC3a2IPdBujvhydImLG5lhbqiRsmJ6o2elqv2Nrt_Ws3DUSuwzY5B3r7grH1TFIH0oas/s250/its-life-jim.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="188" data-original-width="250" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-bLLf0TN9as491BiHocH459pQ4t1BAemcxBzirhTHcCgIZ6jO4ZYF_U-y_7I11OjIQhCfhMP3w-dLTXMi-axVxIDVu_HYsQHtAvHUyUqejmljkMipztlOnQnuC3a2IPdBujvhydImLG5lhbqiRsmJ6o2elqv2Nrt_Ws3DUSuwzY5B3r7grH1TFIH0oas/s1600/its-life-jim.jpg" width="250" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The Sisters are showing you the different ways you can play this challenge. You can ink up your space themed stamps or get super-inventive with your dies just like Jules did for this brilliant make:</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://inkingalongwithjules.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sister Jules</a></span></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinRyQ8JI1-zqBpREzmjop_plLAr8X3Id-6XNDK6UXTpOpYEHZ1r0OGZ_5G_ZVn-pKlcFTpax_wn3XRU1du9IKuCy6oiSTZL9x0cUxX-PhPoQod2NpkPZkZDOZkgkuCs6_W0oD9zhpqOeD0ldDZOqg8s0dLCeHj93GjQPzTRI7GGMFa-zodohhFH6cwDCM/s1280/Jules.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinRyQ8JI1-zqBpREzmjop_plLAr8X3Id-6XNDK6UXTpOpYEHZ1r0OGZ_5G_ZVn-pKlcFTpax_wn3XRU1du9IKuCy6oiSTZL9x0cUxX-PhPoQod2NpkPZkZDOZkgkuCs6_W0oD9zhpqOeD0ldDZOqg8s0dLCeHj93GjQPzTRI7GGMFa-zodohhFH6cwDCM/w400-h400/Jules.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Or you can play with a non-Christmas set like Chris has here and just </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>give your card </span><span>a </span><span>Festive <i>tweak</i>...</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://chrispyscreations.blogspot.com/2023/11/the-sisterhood-of-snarky-stampers-are.html?" target="_blank">Sister Chris</a></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaQBqSyCQVC3tDInnD-pByo4HzLJGMLfxIgWxM5akA_VQ0zI-XXTeKRv3o_T9EFdU631hsWgI029lZyEpObV_df3gO_Honla7RipVWJ5xgr9LSm-MlwRrc2D6MXJf6hR4jSuZYjOKiy0aLKwiZkCgty81V8JWhMdrUML-f-00lILBe2qqtqFyzSoqO5Tg/s2048/384298493_7323482444347704_7158513006870582315_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1361" data-original-width="2048" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaQBqSyCQVC3tDInnD-pByo4HzLJGMLfxIgWxM5akA_VQ0zI-XXTeKRv3o_T9EFdU631hsWgI029lZyEpObV_df3gO_Honla7RipVWJ5xgr9LSm-MlwRrc2D6MXJf6hR4jSuZYjOKiy0aLKwiZkCgty81V8JWhMdrUML-f-00lILBe2qqtqFyzSoqO5Tg/w400-h266/384298493_7323482444347704_7158513006870582315_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Or you can opt for a non-traditional colour combo...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://keepcalmsnarkon.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sister Donna</a></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVnjn5e-0iVIBoP9Xm6g-qeUfoal_FNI4nxqJtOHSODstVkkIZtYdSt26rLQf4SUMOhfn16kmraYuRAgxeVW2DjgpkTwRfd4B6KAzLCLhHEEQknNVDXh8p-I52-Fl_tzzpzk6AmBecIB0PqmPfSEcV7EhpfY7KZPCvar-TvnZ_nW5t-KLQPuHRGx6_GQg/s2048/395434351_6709955399080607_1790058889803658032_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVnjn5e-0iVIBoP9Xm6g-qeUfoal_FNI4nxqJtOHSODstVkkIZtYdSt26rLQf4SUMOhfn16kmraYuRAgxeVW2DjgpkTwRfd4B6KAzLCLhHEEQknNVDXh8p-I52-Fl_tzzpzk6AmBecIB0PqmPfSEcV7EhpfY7KZPCvar-TvnZ_nW5t-KLQPuHRGx6_GQg/w300-h400/395434351_6709955399080607_1790058889803658032_n.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Or you can go for something a little unexpected...</span></div><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></div><a href="https://dottypuddingdesigns.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sister Jo</a></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJd9Xv10Sh5QTPxBYCIz185Th4Q5y66mVl9oYGDOhcz1A7kH3nCSErwDhrV_TgPMKlcrcjuVkc8WYR1NsxOhbvOuEycPqYPegM7HeGY-D9XVQDK_yK6fXLm3B5odgeHYcs_ZtB5l8aP2SmHiWRKMrERtkg7dYVt56buPoXPbJetPUeon8MkIQnCnm6jJ8/s2076/DSCF4684.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2076" data-original-width="1696" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJd9Xv10Sh5QTPxBYCIz185Th4Q5y66mVl9oYGDOhcz1A7kH3nCSErwDhrV_TgPMKlcrcjuVkc8WYR1NsxOhbvOuEycPqYPegM7HeGY-D9XVQDK_yK6fXLm3B5odgeHYcs_ZtB5l8aP2SmHiWRKMrERtkg7dYVt56buPoXPbJetPUeon8MkIQnCnm6jJ8/w326-h400/DSCF4684.JPG" width="326" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Feel free to play this fun theme <b>any-which-way</b> you want to! Just remember to explain your thought process on your blog post!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">As always, there's a lovely prize for one lucky <span style="color: #38761d; font-weight: bold;">RANDOM WINNER</span><span style="color: #666666;"> curtesy of the lovely </span><span style="color: #38761d; font-weight: bold;">Rudolph</span><b style="color: #666666;"> </b><span style="color: #666666;">and his</span><b> <span style="color: #38761d;">RANDOM RAFFLE.</span></b></div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9MptQDq2PZiaEvv1HM2a4HUjgaJlyWiwjOI4BF99VQA19AB1Twqj_nTQJTq_5QYR6pVHg3QHyAOC_a_G1K1sUIACnrOX8dhqVJq5UBsY4n5B2MCVIuJIN209SJEHPILpSw9Aft8FlCQLnMwsPhKhy3ZgQ-yJ9b1H4dQ48lgkyHEIE-t0Lt64I8tE_8Ug/s1200/87327.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9MptQDq2PZiaEvv1HM2a4HUjgaJlyWiwjOI4BF99VQA19AB1Twqj_nTQJTq_5QYR6pVHg3QHyAOC_a_G1K1sUIACnrOX8dhqVJq5UBsY4n5B2MCVIuJIN209SJEHPILpSw9Aft8FlCQLnMwsPhKhy3ZgQ-yJ9b1H4dQ48lgkyHEIE-t0Lt64I8tE_8Ug/w200-h200/87327.jpg" width="200" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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<!--end InLinkz code-->Dotty Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05610516171239083305noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7793032997536375277.post-69982945961995914222023-10-31T10:30:00.255+00:002023-10-31T10:56:17.778+00:00Day #29 - The Cat Lovers Christmas Challenge, 2023 - It's a Wrap!<p><br /></p><span style="background-color: white;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: courier; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYUN2TWu-sA8S7TO8ZlDYj0ZtIHOzo1ev2uHlDCpvkPZHruFxt3Z0HEGD0RSmkVmlBxhqSeY5W7q34WkgxJm8YqrvzTutDuhDPyDbwfaMQVN3xp68PlM1Xq0feaBD7J0i1uXiOPPxcHTh4XdqMVE5xe6UdeBrrzEbJ9ZJ6R4GxaE0z2vJOIdTp4KFvbzc/s693/Janis's%20Challenge%20Badge.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="647" data-original-width="693" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYUN2TWu-sA8S7TO8ZlDYj0ZtIHOzo1ev2uHlDCpvkPZHruFxt3Z0HEGD0RSmkVmlBxhqSeY5W7q34WkgxJm8YqrvzTutDuhDPyDbwfaMQVN3xp68PlM1Xq0feaBD7J0i1uXiOPPxcHTh4XdqMVE5xe6UdeBrrzEbJ9ZJ6R4GxaE0z2vJOIdTp4KFvbzc/s320/Janis's%20Challenge%20Badge.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #222222;">We've reached the final day of </span><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">The Cat Lovers Challenge</span></b><span style="color: #222222;"> in memory of </span><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>Janis</b></span><span style="color: #222222;">. I promise this won't turn into an Oscar acceptance speech, but I do want to thank everyone who has been involved in making this a month of fun and memories to celebrate the life of our much-missed friend, Janis.</span></span></span><div><span style="color: #222222; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span style="color: #222222;">Thanks to our fabulous </span><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Sponsor Family</span></b><span style="color: #222222;">, to the </span><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Design Team folk</span></b><span style="color: #222222;"> who played along, to our </span><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>Elf, Gail</b></span><span style="color: #222222;"> and to </span><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>Janis's Helpful Hoppers</b> </span><span style="color: #222222;">who crafted and commented and blogged their hearts out, and who have been such a huge and vital part of this challenge. Thanks also to </span></span><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>all YOU amazing participants</b></span><span><span style="color: #222222;"> for your endless enthusiasm, creativity and kindness - you have all been amazing. Finally, I'd like to thank Janis's son,</span><b><span style="color: #cc0000;"> James</span></b><span style="color: #222222;">, for giving his blessing to this challenge. It's been a pleasure and a privilege to be able to remember </span><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Janis</span></b><span style="color: #222222;"> in this way. </span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #222222;"><br /></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: x-large;">π±π±π±π±π±π±π±π±π±π±π±π±π±</span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #222222;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: #222222;">TODAY IS THE </span><span style="color: #cc0000;">FINAL DAY</span> <span style="color: #222222;">TO PLAY IN THE DAILY GAMES OR TO POST A CARD TO THE LINKY GALLERY.</span></b><span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span><span style="color: #222222;">The linky gallery closes today, but the comments will remain open for individual posts. Please note, any comments made on </span><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Game posts</span></b><span style="color: #222222;"> after today will not be included in the </span></span><span style="color: #38761d;"><b>RANDOM DRAWS</b></span><span style="color: #222222;">.</span></span></p><p style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b>DID YOU THANK OUR SPONSORS??? </b> Each daily post includes links for visiting the featured sponsor blogs, FB, etc. Thanks to everyone who has expressed their appreciation to them on MY daily posts and that is wonderful, <b>but unless you actually go over to THEIR webpages, our generous sponsors are unlikely to see your notes.</b> </span><br /></p><p style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">π±π±π±π±π±π±π±π±π±π±π±π±π±π±π±</span></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">SUPER COMMENTER PRIZE DRAWING</span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><br /></span></span></b></div><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #222222;">If you manage to work your way through all the links in the gallery and comment on every single project, you can link up your name at the bottom of this post to be in the special drawing for the </span><span style="color: #cc0000;">Super Commenter Prize</span><span style="color: #222222;">. </span></span></b><p></p><p style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b>NOTE: </b>I realise that some are not members of all the different platforms (FB, IG, Flickr, SCS, etc.) where our participants may have posted and therefore you will not be able to comment on those projects. <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">You can still qualify for the Super Commenter drawing</span> </b>IF YOU MENTION IN THE COMMENTS BELOW <b>which platforms you are not a member of, but that you commented on EACH of the other posts. </b></span></p><p style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b></b><b></b></span></p><blockquote><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">VERY IMPORTANT:</span><span style="color: #222222;"> To be eligible for the </span><span style="color: #cc0000;">Super Commenter prize</span><span style="color: #222222;">, you MUST comment on all the projects AND link up your name in the linky tool below.</span></span></b></blockquote></span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="background-color: white;"><b style="color: #222222; font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgEOkdyKbeBeFC5bCXncM7AScsjrJuCmcxyj6pGiOidvJL-3pEOoddRg1O2k9HoUTj9ne4cYAr0kUJQvvhqiABRE7fnoyqI_x9mtdcy5bIaK6WnAON1Ueab2XoIXd-Ocx5u28i_JCDwBNFpJEdR-KRsVhpqcw0X8co_aYnL1xuJ3h2I-SPwpe_CExSQRwU" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="459" data-original-width="690" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgEOkdyKbeBeFC5bCXncM7AScsjrJuCmcxyj6pGiOidvJL-3pEOoddRg1O2k9HoUTj9ne4cYAr0kUJQvvhqiABRE7fnoyqI_x9mtdcy5bIaK6WnAON1Ueab2XoIXd-Ocx5u28i_JCDwBNFpJEdR-KRsVhpqcw0X8co_aYnL1xuJ3h2I-SPwpe_CExSQRwU" width="320" /></a></div><br /></b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #222222;">Thanks so much for your participation in this challenge. I will now to work with </span><b><span style="color: #38761d;">Rudolph the Random Reindeer</span></b><span style="color: #222222;"> to draw our winners... it'll be quite a process with this many prizes, so please bear with </span><span style="color: #38761d;"><b>Rudie</b></span><span style="color: #222222;"> and me. Hopefully, I'll get the </span><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Winners Post</span></b><span style="color: #222222;"> up in a few days time. See you then.</span></span></span><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><b>π±π±π±π±π±π±π±π±π±π±π±π±π±</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #222222;">I wanted Janis to have the </span><i style="color: #222222;">final say, </i><span style="color: #222222;">so here's what her </span><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Cat Lovers Hops,</span></b><span style="color: #222222;"> </span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #222222;">and the community of cat loving crafters she formed, meant to her...</span></span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: courier; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk2DxBtUkRnhRdv5g2_najsOqga1zSVxjoOjzRY31R5XVqwjhW65w2NGGpCFHmXXNTNmovcKBg2CCqHU2liO-H3kR2_xSmLtsuG9T2kLOQcRYZ8miwaOZuRB9zrsHEm94YKqdrFn1bPkdYTGg9GR-pQMfP47d0zmZAQ_tgsDjLbAwdpbtZZhnpVR6pWzc/s320/Janis.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="229" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk2DxBtUkRnhRdv5g2_najsOqga1zSVxjoOjzRY31R5XVqwjhW65w2NGGpCFHmXXNTNmovcKBg2CCqHU2liO-H3kR2_xSmLtsuG9T2kLOQcRYZ8miwaOZuRB9zrsHEm94YKqdrFn1bPkdYTGg9GR-pQMfP47d0zmZAQ_tgsDjLbAwdpbtZZhnpVR6pWzc/s1600/Janis.jpg" width="229" /></a></span></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: courier;"><b>"It is sooooooo much fun!!!</b> Your kind words and enthusiastic participation during our Hops bring me so much joy. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: courier;"></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: courier;"><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="color: #222222;">Our Cat Hop Family truly has become a warm fuzzy community, laughing (and sometimes crying) with each other as we share the stories of our cats. We might not visit each others' blogs regularly throughout the year, but it is like a reunion each October when we are all back together again. For this, I am so very grateful to each of you!! These events are a way I can show my appreciation to you, my paper crafting, cat-loving friends all over the world. I hope you enjoy the Hops as much as I do!"</span></span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: courier; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Rest in peace, Janis, we will carry you in our hearts.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOGLG7rXIiISxzEwbGdBtKhKfgqPzMHQRdjHN09CS2ongcva021IBDCRsohqSI6jsX7mBWyDgvQLy5kKh3oASWMTw0hjwQDxJQ7Jtxhu4MyzTM-uD9FERihqtB6lQNsm_BITz3Gpsi1SMSy5T43dzZPY8S9-ne3pjcDAi4bY7jr4RSyRCCp3OdueRRmtM/s500/hey-there-peach-cat-0sxrk1g5b67cleoa.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOGLG7rXIiISxzEwbGdBtKhKfgqPzMHQRdjHN09CS2ongcva021IBDCRsohqSI6jsX7mBWyDgvQLy5kKh3oASWMTw0hjwQDxJQ7Jtxhu4MyzTM-uD9FERihqtB6lQNsm_BITz3Gpsi1SMSy5T43dzZPY8S9-ne3pjcDAi4bY7jr4RSyRCCp3OdueRRmtM/w200-h200/hey-there-peach-cat-0sxrk1g5b67cleoa.webp" width="200" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><b style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">If you've just arrived you're joining the fun on <span style="color: #cc0000;"><u>Day #29</u> - which is the </span></span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><b style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">FINAL DAY </span><span style="color: #666666;">of</span><span style="color: #cc0000;"> The Cat Lovers Christmas Challenge. </span></span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><b style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Please <a href="https://christmaskickstartchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/10/day-1-christmas-kickstart-challenge-79.html" target="_blank">head here</a> for the sign-in and the LINKY PARTY, </span></span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><b style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">but please note that this </span></span></b></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><b style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">closes at </span></span></b></span><b style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">11.55 pm GMT tonight. </span></span></b></div><span style="background-color: white;"><br /><div style="font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><b>Super Commenter Prize Drawing Linky.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b>This will remain open until Nov 7th at 11.55pm GMT.</b></span></div></span><p></p></div></div><!--start InLinkz code-->
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<!--end InLinkz code-->Dotty Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05610516171239083305noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7793032997536375277.post-28784366772259764232023-10-30T10:30:00.453+00:002023-10-30T10:30:00.139+00:00Day #28 - The Cat Lovers Christmas Challenge - The Penultimate Day of Our Challenge<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCIS9FwkrfmOsEYl-iGlvrPwtiXVdu7VA1S9NF4UuYKuNpYGtEKDhN2_deIU7QDsfDdEsccCjUmBjanaB6CQ-i1JmqeAsGVzErc10TDdpXek-zalhO87115-c_J84LY-dzRlw0OScpoTFL93pj93XPP_rUA94kG5aobgn9ofyjrizwILJrEatnFU97Tb8/s693/Janis's%20Challenge%20Badge.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="647" data-original-width="693" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCIS9FwkrfmOsEYl-iGlvrPwtiXVdu7VA1S9NF4UuYKuNpYGtEKDhN2_deIU7QDsfDdEsccCjUmBjanaB6CQ-i1JmqeAsGVzErc10TDdpXek-zalhO87115-c_J84LY-dzRlw0OScpoTFL93pj93XPP_rUA94kG5aobgn9ofyjrizwILJrEatnFU97Tb8/s320/Janis's%20Challenge%20Badge.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Welcome back, it's the last-but-one day of our tribute challenge for our friend, <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Janis</span></b>.</span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Gail's <a href="https://christmaskickstartchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/10/day-8-christmas-kickstart-challenge.html" target="_blank"><b>Tic-Tac-Toe</b></a> closes today at 11.55 pm BST.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp5Z16yb-mRukzMY9NpQ_srx6f19UAC4J3FxIN44lmetkumxtXj48mb6epyY4mW6Je94kws3PEkpfAtjt3SNQYbdW2G2Xi5g0679fv5az9xATZ3SRlg-eeyJfcRjS7qZmrKuw9zZ5FIhMWQWFUBydO4YtYCe3Eao1GX7idQ4TKqDjxDuVKA94nf79we20/s370/e90f492e578a7821d9fab93a7e384e72.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="370" height="162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp5Z16yb-mRukzMY9NpQ_srx6f19UAC4J3FxIN44lmetkumxtXj48mb6epyY4mW6Je94kws3PEkpfAtjt3SNQYbdW2G2Xi5g0679fv5az9xATZ3SRlg-eeyJfcRjS7qZmrKuw9zZ5FIhMWQWFUBydO4YtYCe3Eao1GX7idQ4TKqDjxDuVKA94nf79we20/w200-h162/e90f492e578a7821d9fab93a7e384e72.gif" width="200" /></a></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Our Challenge wraps-up tomorrow, and I very much hope everyone has enjoyed coming together to craft, chat about cats and have fun in memory of our dear friend, <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Janis</span></b>. For me, there have been many joys in putting together this challenge, but I've especially enjoyed getting to know the wonderful team who helped Janis with her Hops and have helped make this memory challenge such a special event.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Let's hear it for <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Janis's Helpful Hoppers</span></b>...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOK7rjTRv3r0r6bISdEVWL20teURxPP81n55J-5HUFKxrt1I3aBYaDJLz8RlxSI87N4IqdLG6dYCf--W8Zzh7mfa6DYgYWBDscsOD54ZKFuJInKxRRptQRJ_iVtb37NgULUGxHLqoSnq36yxuRxyAzNJ0XfSRduzAMn8uVt9ApH6pTFc76lTesWvSTbfI/s337/try%20this.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="337" data-original-width="322" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOK7rjTRv3r0r6bISdEVWL20teURxPP81n55J-5HUFKxrt1I3aBYaDJLz8RlxSI87N4IqdLG6dYCf--W8Zzh7mfa6DYgYWBDscsOD54ZKFuJInKxRRptQRJ_iVtb37NgULUGxHLqoSnq36yxuRxyAzNJ0XfSRduzAMn8uVt9ApH6pTFc76lTesWvSTbfI/w215-h225/try%20this.jpg" width="215" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div>I think these gals deserve to take a bow, so I'm sharing some of the gorgeous cards they've made for this event! If you've not already done so, please drop over to their blogs and leave them some love.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/133625822@N05/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Becca</span></a></b></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiujVEi75a0vT9SKgIprB9n8L54Oi7qpkdxJnikvT4KVwZp3E-jfY2if24QGoimnPCO2j2ZvAcbxiVIsS3xlUYCsGRSJYPTMkKsFBdvZC4pCVxdSumdJppx8exTcKhIaUIeFGwKbU4agY0yp3trfQjdBQakeDj5tPGRpERu2GCbKtn1LYGAxsz1tSlxX1U/s594/Becca.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="594" data-original-width="583" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiujVEi75a0vT9SKgIprB9n8L54Oi7qpkdxJnikvT4KVwZp3E-jfY2if24QGoimnPCO2j2ZvAcbxiVIsS3xlUYCsGRSJYPTMkKsFBdvZC4pCVxdSumdJppx8exTcKhIaUIeFGwKbU4agY0yp3trfQjdBQakeDj5tPGRpERu2GCbKtn1LYGAxsz1tSlxX1U/w196-h200/Becca.jpg" width="196" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-size: large; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Thanks are also due to </span><b><a href="https://karen94803.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Karen</a> </b>who helped with the preparation for the challenge, but wasn't able to play along.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Also, a big thank you to my blogging buddy Gail for all her </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">help, </span><span style="font-size: large;">encouragement and support.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://craftynomad.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Gail AKA Iona B Unny</a></b><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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The lovely <b><a href="https://volidicarta.blogspot.com/#" target="_blank">Alice in Italy</a></b> is one of those friends and she's kindly offering a sweet digital image for free for anyone who contacts her via the link in her <b><a href="http://volidicarta.blogspot.com/#" target="_blank">post here</a></b>. Thanks, Alice, that's so lovely of you. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">π±π±π±π±π±π±π±π±π±π±π±π±π±</span></span></div><div><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Next, here's some Rescue news...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfjmWrSke88jtBcDcyIeIvNvXvuiDU5dWe9LvHPOYkxz85Cm5SHHCwRKTRyxHeOq9knilu7xF8Mq3ZHqbGbpUOh1lDO6u1sNipyosj2uJbWb8HCro-v2qAdrBQt0ECRLwho1-vx8YgSndGH5CrUp39LPePAy6L8Ob05reOTqn4MwL5e5110kGwRZ0W4sI/s701/paget.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="701" data-original-width="526" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfjmWrSke88jtBcDcyIeIvNvXvuiDU5dWe9LvHPOYkxz85Cm5SHHCwRKTRyxHeOq9knilu7xF8Mq3ZHqbGbpUOh1lDO6u1sNipyosj2uJbWb8HCro-v2qAdrBQt0ECRLwho1-vx8YgSndGH5CrUp39LPePAy6L8Ob05reOTqn4MwL5e5110kGwRZ0W4sI/s320/paget.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Guess who went to her new home over the weekend - Paget did!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I've loved looking after this affectionate little girl.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibdYy1UmBKlOxzmbrpvlWO7pghW_3m1jK5N1JHFnKK80ton0T7FvdzeEJPxZGWymBVo-QEeRE5aGk-t0dC9T1fuoy9vJDU26kKUBD7PqG7Brb2a5Sww_ZGvb4SpKrPRtUylazeK5X9BLwb5q6MYZFVWaB2BgAkM5PfOcdxC2F3kpYwjOrjHg7rzROiLhw/s2048/Puffin%20Oct%202023.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibdYy1UmBKlOxzmbrpvlWO7pghW_3m1jK5N1JHFnKK80ton0T7FvdzeEJPxZGWymBVo-QEeRE5aGk-t0dC9T1fuoy9vJDU26kKUBD7PqG7Brb2a5Sww_ZGvb4SpKrPRtUylazeK5X9BLwb5q6MYZFVWaB2BgAkM5PfOcdxC2F3kpYwjOrjHg7rzROiLhw/s320/Puffin%20Oct%202023.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's ok, Puffin, you're safe now. We'll find you a wonderful fur-ever home.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxPVaYfqRp79z09xZ-G5CCJ7Yof0r9lQMVdBa-NBwU9osiZTDJ_Pt5eOTjKhzlckKYjs1DA_IfobqT1-t5McD18UG75u6fr7LN8bfaLAkbO4bpcuD6Aech6XzpzhBTdQHVTP_BH5E8RUgqWkQ2ztH82WRN1VFKchDnOrlrgUYQQUpYRbSlHZRr7Sts1Eg/s1024/Minnie%20Oct%2023.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="576" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxPVaYfqRp79z09xZ-G5CCJ7Yof0r9lQMVdBa-NBwU9osiZTDJ_Pt5eOTjKhzlckKYjs1DA_IfobqT1-t5McD18UG75u6fr7LN8bfaLAkbO4bpcuD6Aech6XzpzhBTdQHVTP_BH5E8RUgqWkQ2ztH82WRN1VFKchDnOrlrgUYQQUpYRbSlHZRr7Sts1Eg/s320/Minnie%20Oct%2023.jpg" width="180" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Beautiful Minnie is growing in confidence and has really warmed-up with the volunteers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEpK-LEd82fXLkCaYgjIP5pUElVlcIAL3up2SO-gR3BlT0Rw_D3889t5KAc3Vkz23q-yTSFZC2MuFNChaJ7Wh-HNQoELyY-x67rn8-e9D1re0OVgY0qqG6OMZ_WtzW8Ni6N7rVpvzE3YFzqs7kU4wtO4rzPqUTFIVvYsSxiuk3uoTKYNlD7ZL5sXawlRI/s759/Minnie%20October%2023.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="580" data-original-width="759" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEpK-LEd82fXLkCaYgjIP5pUElVlcIAL3up2SO-gR3BlT0Rw_D3889t5KAc3Vkz23q-yTSFZC2MuFNChaJ7Wh-HNQoELyY-x67rn8-e9D1re0OVgY0qqG6OMZ_WtzW8Ni6N7rVpvzE3YFzqs7kU4wtO4rzPqUTFIVvYsSxiuk3uoTKYNlD7ZL5sXawlRI/s320/Minnie%20October%2023.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">It's been 'all change' over the weekend at the Rescue with at least three emergency cases. I look forward to getting to know them all over the coming week.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">π±π±π±π±π±π±π±π±π±π±π±π±</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Finally, Memes anyone?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT6jOyApQffevJZ9pggOu0haBBO_0nwZbRiVN76GzReiUnpFeIwMohS-FbUKe-vZ7xwos4JL3oLhYK5NcTn5jczE4wnvdokAnCEShRElCtg-nIBqpiu3ozAFyOEbEM1lkHtIZDeM1Tv3J26etvU7Zfj82XzpMGaQmHYyRbPfJQNPqFWMUVfQTCz4oVjV0/s480/369eebb5942856f6da074e12ce7fc97f_480x480.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="385" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT6jOyApQffevJZ9pggOu0haBBO_0nwZbRiVN76GzReiUnpFeIwMohS-FbUKe-vZ7xwos4JL3oLhYK5NcTn5jczE4wnvdokAnCEShRElCtg-nIBqpiu3ozAFyOEbEM1lkHtIZDeM1Tv3J26etvU7Zfj82XzpMGaQmHYyRbPfJQNPqFWMUVfQTCz4oVjV0/s320/369eebb5942856f6da074e12ce7fc97f_480x480.webp" width="257" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4hLtQv8ARKfLvLPpBl7hO-LLzHqsjN48VYt-q_nweA18FCxUby84MkZS0Mm3xqW8DLbwrWXJMlWwV3wIvOOcGnHKJE_LZMKHjK5XXBqFNDwJqJ6GRioZ8Vgiete-IWUlsnHOVcb-Vh11LBMKvlKJGZ80qAszISoKuRBFAmvKx6Ckb7hfrqNzkO4_QsyE/s500/a2bcbb923af20936524c687cbd392efc.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="374" data-original-width="500" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4hLtQv8ARKfLvLPpBl7hO-LLzHqsjN48VYt-q_nweA18FCxUby84MkZS0Mm3xqW8DLbwrWXJMlWwV3wIvOOcGnHKJE_LZMKHjK5XXBqFNDwJqJ6GRioZ8Vgiete-IWUlsnHOVcb-Vh11LBMKvlKJGZ80qAszISoKuRBFAmvKx6Ckb7hfrqNzkO4_QsyE/s320/a2bcbb923af20936524c687cbd392efc.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH13ftUTJLQASSnwitGwyn7oXpd0btENlGvww_Rq-4qSpfuUeacJvlSMmp0rMRIDITFlA1hPQiJgYNKum47SkMdIeOevi0o1SfkXu06bNLBr6KXOe7f2tl9d0NuIheo02mU9p4tv1GWbM1HZyIbKF0L07BHOaTm34PvuAhOFk8_i3g3LzgF8aJvoJH2e8/s720/367700494_17990954660502375_5242608012496665627_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="696" data-original-width="720" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH13ftUTJLQASSnwitGwyn7oXpd0btENlGvww_Rq-4qSpfuUeacJvlSMmp0rMRIDITFlA1hPQiJgYNKum47SkMdIeOevi0o1SfkXu06bNLBr6KXOe7f2tl9d0NuIheo02mU9p4tv1GWbM1HZyIbKF0L07BHOaTm34PvuAhOFk8_i3g3LzgF8aJvoJH2e8/s320/367700494_17990954660502375_5242608012496665627_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_MFdDvMk5cNtO3isYWONeQDoVUQOykw1JM4QrTLuyRBaAs0oEkJCap3C_03zLNnoBhGvgcoxqx6EfG7cvUiyj8TyiC-Qh32lc3lwwO27jBla5x_livcjwN96Acr17Grwhu2t4pPOevfqyARIZPp_HrT0Eu3iy-dNzJHT2UDblWhGwWx8jaXdH7kryFmc/s500/hey-there-peach-cat-0sxrk1g5b67cleoa.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_MFdDvMk5cNtO3isYWONeQDoVUQOykw1JM4QrTLuyRBaAs0oEkJCap3C_03zLNnoBhGvgcoxqx6EfG7cvUiyj8TyiC-Qh32lc3lwwO27jBla5x_livcjwN96Acr17Grwhu2t4pPOevfqyARIZPp_HrT0Eu3iy-dNzJHT2UDblWhGwWx8jaXdH7kryFmc/w200-h200/hey-there-peach-cat-0sxrk1g5b67cleoa.webp" width="200" /></a></div></span></div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;">If you've just arrived you're joining the fun on <span style="color: #cc0000;"><u>Day #28</u> </span><span style="color: #666666;">of</span><span style="color: #cc0000;"> The Cat Lovers Christmas Challenge. Please <a href="https://christmaskickstartchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/10/day-1-christmas-kickstart-challenge-79.html" target="_blank">head here</a> for the sign-in and the LINKY PARTY. </span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #666666;"><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"></p></span></span></span></span></div>Dotty Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05610516171239083305noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7793032997536375277.post-1137419234959814822023-10-29T10:30:00.100+00:002023-10-29T18:19:35.277+00:00Day #27 The Cat Lovers Christmas Challenge - It's National Cat Day!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip47ITMihwjFC67q6TbwQQxVSqrqFSSjJHwTaidxZ3-7KMI1dJhSsC1SN3gXY9h_ta23hXFsBj2t5MTipLAda4ONNH-qdc53v5IspwIpKcysBoE9E-v2wD5nHwdQXJOZOk1BJPWhfr8HyHOOdsXi_U8YePuRASFDDzBo4k9lrNKldFNcJz0LXTDpBpbUc/s693/Janis's%20Challenge%20Badge.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="647" data-original-width="693" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip47ITMihwjFC67q6TbwQQxVSqrqFSSjJHwTaidxZ3-7KMI1dJhSsC1SN3gXY9h_ta23hXFsBj2t5MTipLAda4ONNH-qdc53v5IspwIpKcysBoE9E-v2wD5nHwdQXJOZOk1BJPWhfr8HyHOOdsXi_U8YePuRASFDDzBo4k9lrNKldFNcJz0LXTDpBpbUc/s320/Janis's%20Challenge%20Badge.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Hi, it turns out today is...</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://nationaltoday.com/national-cat-day/#:~:text=National%20Cat%20Day%20is%20celebrated,cat%20for%20all%20cat%20lovers." target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">National Cat Day</span></b></a> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><b>in the USA</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">You can find some fun kitty stuff on the link above.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">It looks as if different countries celebrate their kitty companions on different days of the year! So, if you're celebrating today give your cat/s an extra big cuddle, and if you're not celebrating National Cat Day give your cat/s an extra big cuddle!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»</span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">And if you are a fan of <b><a href="https://linktr.ee/simonscat" target="_blank">Simon's Cat</a></b> take a look at this fun, short film <b><a href="https://youtube.com/shorts/vFBCwIuhmNc?si=phxbh4QeNGYtZ5CC" target="_blank">here</a> </b>or visit the<b> <a href="https://linktr.ee/simonscat" target="_blank">website here</a>. </b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg91CCpdcVXeCjZ2Hx6I3wSHDqtiTh5QxztNtlJ9G2Ed9KTh89hvm60jS34fT0QWq3CXWDjntsWCMMjfDvanmb21zsyV6EdrkfXE1IPowgWd6SnQUpdlb2CScQVy0BxrlmIL3DIVwQ9sR2YN6U9xqCWMxIZOmlpo-VeJ60_ixTD1bU8jh4wn7pzKpOgdG8/s272/download.png" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh8XavkHVGNFTieZs_qA6hnOvqSGarLdr_3kC6sN7h7qUw6s5A9nIqfCRv1nLJky4Qr_Pkk7jrl5SFqKOJUs1mrAgXdmQuxRZXEYoqUXAj-goJVPEfadH8ZyE2DjfixDbAwJ5sZrFN4aA7sh-Fm_zyXYNz7Ia24wVwwLl2iCYn5X4xpmK5YOY5hWc6v6k/s500/hey-there-peach-cat-0sxrk1g5b67cleoa.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh8XavkHVGNFTieZs_qA6hnOvqSGarLdr_3kC6sN7h7qUw6s5A9nIqfCRv1nLJky4Qr_Pkk7jrl5SFqKOJUs1mrAgXdmQuxRZXEYoqUXAj-goJVPEfadH8ZyE2DjfixDbAwJ5sZrFN4aA7sh-Fm_zyXYNz7Ia24wVwwLl2iCYn5X4xpmK5YOY5hWc6v6k/w200-h200/hey-there-peach-cat-0sxrk1g5b67cleoa.webp" width="200" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;">If you've just arrived you're joining the fun on <span style="color: #cc0000;"><u>Day #27</u> </span><span style="color: #666666;">of</span><span style="color: #cc0000;"> The Cat Lovers Christmas Challenge. Please <a href="https://christmaskickstartchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/10/day-1-christmas-kickstart-challenge-79.html" target="_blank">head here</a> for the sign-in and the LINKY PARTY. </span></span></b></div>Dotty Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05610516171239083305noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7793032997536375277.post-77604544830423510082023-10-28T16:41:00.006+01:002023-10-28T16:41:57.640+01:00The Cat Lovers Christmas Challenge<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQcEXTtPscz5-1CsgCb7aG5tC3vNuKnRZ8HugXKToL6GepfeOq-v-MPTA8S4UKjBsLMeONjFLf5uBriCTpMmewf8tEzBpL1pNd2SRD3aF6ta3nl2aX2oQDdksONgdYZgns9kj7B9o8cWH5TDljadJLCkEAZKXS17DN2IvFchOd9EADiXfOkU42xDAZqeM/s693/Janis's%20Challenge%20Badge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="647" data-original-width="693" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQcEXTtPscz5-1CsgCb7aG5tC3vNuKnRZ8HugXKToL6GepfeOq-v-MPTA8S4UKjBsLMeONjFLf5uBriCTpMmewf8tEzBpL1pNd2SRD3aF6ta3nl2aX2oQDdksONgdYZgns9kj7B9o8cWH5TDljadJLCkEAZKXS17DN2IvFchOd9EADiXfOkU42xDAZqeM/s320/Janis's%20Challenge%20Badge.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p><span style="font-size: medium;">Apologies to anyone who dropped by for today's Cat Lovers Christmas Challenge post - I'll be posting tomorrow (Sunday) this week to coincide with America's National Cat Day. </span><p></p>Dotty Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05610516171239083305noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7793032997536375277.post-76586280036286611142023-10-27T10:30:00.182+01:002023-10-27T13:15:05.193+01:00Day #25 The Cat Lovers Christmas Challenge - The Answers to Becca's Quiz<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVGH8hQzLhWHO2JrpN1EVPpHIG_G5_1L-5jV3104kLA_OGBk5B4IeB5lG1B8UGF1DfY0jWSKfAa9MqtwxtKSa0IQaVUrJmCQ8bdZU9AWYGshv1ZOScHYmmR5vJRrwXxRhGTwpAqAXkwb7v4MYlt7D96SOKETFpRqbCTq0ba-8BJnY3ye6tbzm-Cm4tkg4/s693/Janis's%20Challenge%20Badge.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="647" data-original-width="693" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVGH8hQzLhWHO2JrpN1EVPpHIG_G5_1L-5jV3104kLA_OGBk5B4IeB5lG1B8UGF1DfY0jWSKfAa9MqtwxtKSa0IQaVUrJmCQ8bdZU9AWYGshv1ZOScHYmmR5vJRrwXxRhGTwpAqAXkwb7v4MYlt7D96SOKETFpRqbCTq0ba-8BJnY3ye6tbzm-Cm4tkg4/s320/Janis's%20Challenge%20Badge.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div><span style="font-size: large;">At the time of writing this post we have <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">#140 gorgeous cat cards</span></b> in the gallery! Thank you so much to everyone who is hopping, creating, commenting and playing along with our challenge to remember and honour <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Janis</span></b>. You are all making this so special.</span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">As promised, here are the answers to </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://christmaskickstartchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/10/day-15-cat-lovers-christmas-challenge.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Game #4 - </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">Becca's Quiz</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b></a></p><p><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #26282a;">1. </span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #363636;">Didga, short for Didgeridoo,
successfully performed __ tricks in 60 seconds, setting the world record
for most tricks performed by a cat in a minute.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">Answer: </span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><u>24</u></span></b></span><span style="color: #26282a;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #363636;">2. In 2007 Just over
__ percent of US households owned a cat. </span><span style="color: #26282a;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Answer: 32</span></b></span><span style="color: #26282a;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #363636;">3. True or
false: While human beings have only 5 million odor sensors in their
noses, cats can have more than 200 million.</span><span style="color: #26282a;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Answer: true</span></b></span><span style="color: #26282a;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #363636;">4. According to a
large survey, cat owners describe themselves as _________.</span><span style="color: #26282a;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Answer: Independent</span></b></span><span style="color: #26282a;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #363636;">5. Similar to humans,
____ problems are also pretty common among cats.</span><span style="color: #26282a;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Answer: acne</span></b></span><span style="color: #26282a;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #363636;">6. As many as
__% of American cat owners keep their pets indoors.</span><span style="color: #26282a;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Answer: 35</span></b></span><span style="color: #26282a;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #363636;">7. There were about
___________ cats in U.S. households as of 2007.</span><span style="color: #26282a;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Answer: 81,721,000</span></b></span><span style="color: #26282a;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #363636;">8. Cats remember
obstacles in their environment for about 20 minutes.</span><span style="color: #26282a;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">Answer: false - </span>cats actually only remember obstacles in their
environment for about 10 minutes, according to a 2007 study</span></b><span style="color: #26282a;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #363636;">9. <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">Cat
owners are __% more likely to be creative and non-traditional thinkers.</span></span><span style="color: #26282a;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Answer: 11%</span></b></span><span style="color: #26282a;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #363636;">10. True or
false: A cat's brain and a human brain are anatomically quite
similar.</span><span style="color: #26282a;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">Answer: True - </span>some figures show up to 90%!</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #666666;">I hope you had fun with this quiz - I know I did! Thanks so much for putting this together, </span><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Becca</span></b><span style="color: #666666;">, and thanks to the </span><b style="color: #666666;"><a href="https://www.dailypurr.com/" target="_blank">Dailypurr</a> </b><span style="color: #666666;">for their fascinating fund of feline facts (not to be said in a hurry) from which Becca compiled the quiz!</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">We'll be announcing the <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Quiz Winner</span></b> along with our other <span style="color: #38761d;"><b>Winners</b></span> after the Challenge has closed.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">π±π±π±π±π±π±π±π±π±π±π±</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">It turns out that today is National Black Cat Appreciation Day!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8dLbdAk8Dtv-1BAgk-iVhsqflzQpvjQCKJVCd631A891V-QKPTEHkFqVFzXllvKyN8BaIGZAmQymIxcsEPWpOOdEMHtED0n52Z6TvgE1DCThLRyKGK_GMd8H4KTRJ5P3-eW46fvnaivYeppCp6TuVJ9nTbWK489lmn_CKTLxFGvViUH_sASYhCGUzcDQ/s415/2020-10-years-of-bcd-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="415" data-original-width="415" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8dLbdAk8Dtv-1BAgk-iVhsqflzQpvjQCKJVCd631A891V-QKPTEHkFqVFzXllvKyN8BaIGZAmQymIxcsEPWpOOdEMHtED0n52Z6TvgE1DCThLRyKGK_GMd8H4KTRJ5P3-eW46fvnaivYeppCp6TuVJ9nTbWK489lmn_CKTLxFGvViUH_sASYhCGUzcDQ/s320/2020-10-years-of-bcd-2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;">Is this just in the UK, or across the world?</div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Here are some of our Black Cat Alumni for the Rescue where I volunteer...</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZgLmP86jAyqmK-3_JqmBphFH1eliak3aYgrQ-n3xFH0bxgQl1yjLDE-hKo_gGBEm5kNQL3q765kHraDwRN449uv-B4iyDRNE2mBvzWpnpOiRVAWLVUIWdOm3PpASP-e052x9kSQSnnqCGK2FhP09VEa7Gg8z4-X-9XYNwWecbD8kqwsoPjr8h8O1l_fQ/s2048/315355537_3329276797339652_7239499081883429896_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZgLmP86jAyqmK-3_JqmBphFH1eliak3aYgrQ-n3xFH0bxgQl1yjLDE-hKo_gGBEm5kNQL3q765kHraDwRN449uv-B4iyDRNE2mBvzWpnpOiRVAWLVUIWdOm3PpASP-e052x9kSQSnnqCGK2FhP09VEa7Gg8z4-X-9XYNwWecbD8kqwsoPjr8h8O1l_fQ/s320/315355537_3329276797339652_7239499081883429896_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;">Sargent, and his beautiful powder-puff girlfriend, Molly.</div></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiha2N98_6txLMIuYuG-cS5oiGsRkuHvJJRauQ7caU4_rMNywJ-dzvxsfI45JdZ8UYKAMm9ZiBimqf8b3ghBNz2Qo15NnHpG9uKhLEdzyGWrEISE1JyHfb2hLMpJcHFdzaWhOR5TyXVwFWhmH4oJ6ALRZCnKPY3k6U7LaauYWzKtZkiivqJ6QXEr82QDtY/s2048/315466309_3329277127339619_316468572892624752_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiha2N98_6txLMIuYuG-cS5oiGsRkuHvJJRauQ7caU4_rMNywJ-dzvxsfI45JdZ8UYKAMm9ZiBimqf8b3ghBNz2Qo15NnHpG9uKhLEdzyGWrEISE1JyHfb2hLMpJcHFdzaWhOR5TyXVwFWhmH4oJ6ALRZCnKPY3k6U7LaauYWzKtZkiivqJ6QXEr82QDtY/s320/315466309_3329277127339619_316468572892624752_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">We all loved Kevin so much, and after neutering, he returned to his original home.</span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCpZn9nICP4kaPbrzBRIV3M4UhyNZGyFUb6F8czFRu2AW5_bHwDSX789OK_X-3uNBZlbg1AY-oNSBcwdX4oowz3qQPyT8KyYTK9BuqjNh2S1Agd1VerYhONuKyMGa3A-ooZJyICGKIx6zfxD_c2Ql0gTZ7M8FdtdLriOED2rMnm0Xzlrtzd0fPd96sX7Q/s2000/Cliff%2029.7.22.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCpZn9nICP4kaPbrzBRIV3M4UhyNZGyFUb6F8czFRu2AW5_bHwDSX789OK_X-3uNBZlbg1AY-oNSBcwdX4oowz3qQPyT8KyYTK9BuqjNh2S1Agd1VerYhONuKyMGa3A-ooZJyICGKIx6zfxD_c2Ql0gTZ7M8FdtdLriOED2rMnm0Xzlrtzd0fPd96sX7Q/s320/Cliff%2029.7.22.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Cliffy charmed us all!</span></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjynPG1OYM7nCM9xoTPFwC5Uvokl0wkNN88pTI3SaF7itgWE2EqLXwsRs39SHajgjTcp0rqlPkWPAZ03p1aAEqQIcK0RIfgnzHWYfEsrtKQS_LnOfIZR96yOSSQU2cJhUVpI9JhsMF-yoDTaM5nHZQngm9sMcQ-7M4UeZtFxDTgxrT0xb16xm9ffsNsmEw/s960/Fennel%20May%202022.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjynPG1OYM7nCM9xoTPFwC5Uvokl0wkNN88pTI3SaF7itgWE2EqLXwsRs39SHajgjTcp0rqlPkWPAZ03p1aAEqQIcK0RIfgnzHWYfEsrtKQS_LnOfIZR96yOSSQU2cJhUVpI9JhsMF-yoDTaM5nHZQngm9sMcQ-7M4UeZtFxDTgxrT0xb16xm9ffsNsmEw/s320/Fennel%20May%202022.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;">Fennel was such a cuddlebug.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8v2n-HZ5ahnBKpMy3Xyh3sbDfb9f__TA3TSIMX_KG4BcRTMeMBeHlvqzKWmlx-kd7IQwkGo7AeDziqKmO-JwrmYMlMoBGJ4TTxIb37qeoWyD_VQR4Y7f8xHTC06CvYJIWKaqC9-j72p590s0vtbWRjB3kl8B64aK8F42UK0bAyFZPDl4d1-DCy-FPhmE/s960/Wanda's%20Kitts%20Aug%202022.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8v2n-HZ5ahnBKpMy3Xyh3sbDfb9f__TA3TSIMX_KG4BcRTMeMBeHlvqzKWmlx-kd7IQwkGo7AeDziqKmO-JwrmYMlMoBGJ4TTxIb37qeoWyD_VQR4Y7f8xHTC06CvYJIWKaqC9-j72p590s0vtbWRjB3kl8B64aK8F42UK0bAyFZPDl4d1-DCy-FPhmE/s320/Wanda's%20Kitts%20Aug%202022.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;">A lovely, cosy kitten puddle</div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Rzn3sP8KEWVA3IPAaEH9A_iEU1ZuZ-mhoPFtmGsjKzFn-wuewWnwyedrR3qwCQfdgUdkR-yMjAtRQazQavCl0absQtp9B_gTW7OxqM-lqLpfZGSD9fkbghtaYlFZh1p6Ciids2DjjBqNdkgflOMZ6nYDKttZmGBU2HNZM9yLHx2ym5WDEWrk8BJCxkc/s600/Pipkin%20May%202022.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Rzn3sP8KEWVA3IPAaEH9A_iEU1ZuZ-mhoPFtmGsjKzFn-wuewWnwyedrR3qwCQfdgUdkR-yMjAtRQazQavCl0absQtp9B_gTW7OxqM-lqLpfZGSD9fkbghtaYlFZh1p6Ciids2DjjBqNdkgflOMZ6nYDKttZmGBU2HNZM9yLHx2ym5WDEWrk8BJCxkc/s320/Pipkin%20May%202022.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;">Precious Pipkin is one of the garden cats at the Rescue.</div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">πΈπΈπΈπΈπΈπΈπΈπΈπΈπΈπΈπΈ</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here are some of our current Rescue residents...</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKlr6_TFrj0uioeBlr2_VSJPZm2ztaPlJGZqi3j-cAM7ObkNTDemyLrgMPRI-Ii0s5rmvPfZptxkv-pSXpmispG2VN5G6WeoE28-I-WGBEUxK43rvxKyqGMgpVA04AQpJOJ-qd5V6WS1WJrA_N7GIdTMhR59Djbw-oQi1b79m7_l4v-4NDMZ6dfhmMQNs/s2048/Mika.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKlr6_TFrj0uioeBlr2_VSJPZm2ztaPlJGZqi3j-cAM7ObkNTDemyLrgMPRI-Ii0s5rmvPfZptxkv-pSXpmispG2VN5G6WeoE28-I-WGBEUxK43rvxKyqGMgpVA04AQpJOJ-qd5V6WS1WJrA_N7GIdTMhR59Djbw-oQi1b79m7_l4v-4NDMZ6dfhmMQNs/s320/Mika.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Look at gorgeous Mika! Thank goodness Mika and his siblings were </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">found by a passer-by and are now safe in our care.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEq_LTmNAp8Llm3bfsNpCFmp7KTYeHOvdLuZ9-FQu-NoQIkd9YWiHHIp8AGd9rab5bNByeyc8Xfv4rh1SgLnX2KQD_kgpS66IyG9X4KPU-lZ_KUzaCoGpDEOGp4OWVFz0IHHxK8QphrQeI-6Ko1ralv02M0FrMR-UqoOqnVw-gd_Vo75worCJkMPHUXeE/s701/Mika,%20Dancy%20and%20Pixie.%20Oct%202023.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="701" data-original-width="526" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEq_LTmNAp8Llm3bfsNpCFmp7KTYeHOvdLuZ9-FQu-NoQIkd9YWiHHIp8AGd9rab5bNByeyc8Xfv4rh1SgLnX2KQD_kgpS66IyG9X4KPU-lZ_KUzaCoGpDEOGp4OWVFz0IHHxK8QphrQeI-6Ko1ralv02M0FrMR-UqoOqnVw-gd_Vo75worCJkMPHUXeE/s320/Mika,%20Dancy%20and%20Pixie.%20Oct%202023.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">and look at this beautiful pair</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXPekfQBi-kz8iWoLQ843K0oWLxGLm0S-VK6RKYW-hDNqAxNDco4qnCIE61pHnI5w0Ppkyke-ZnH49Mbjaegoqe-6W88zW9Jj5_FrFnHx_EEkWSQfKdpfdCvHFDGgBXqABKzL4M1LM4Q0i5cmq8_F476Jzd-bnYbqasKAk8tAlHovmV8fj3fHC532zm2o/s572/Summer%20and%20Breeze%20Oct%202023.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="572" data-original-width="547" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXPekfQBi-kz8iWoLQ843K0oWLxGLm0S-VK6RKYW-hDNqAxNDco4qnCIE61pHnI5w0Ppkyke-ZnH49Mbjaegoqe-6W88zW9Jj5_FrFnHx_EEkWSQfKdpfdCvHFDGgBXqABKzL4M1LM4Q0i5cmq8_F476Jzd-bnYbqasKAk8tAlHovmV8fj3fHC532zm2o/s320/Summer%20and%20Breeze%20Oct%202023.jpg" width="306" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Summer and Breeze are now ready to find their forever home.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">π±π±π±π±π±π±π±π±π±π±π±</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFznzr5gCMJeS4j5XEd72ah1gVGFNJhU2GjE36chpcuL6JgNPG3x6W29euiwBNTA48eTV-UHJuDEIdfZn8x5_Ilcn-RLeBAG62vcvM_pGONt5WZxRiMwk_P8zkeBpvq_cgsktbMHmOEt6pnl4qXmZKK1pj3oaSeaTIj67HrBr7saz1oktIa3_uu0dJpes/w200-h200/hey-there-peach-cat-0sxrk1g5b67cleoa.webp" width="200" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><b style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;">If you've just arrived you're joining the fun on <span style="color: #cc0000;"><u>Day #25</u> </span><span style="color: #666666;">of</span><span style="color: #cc0000;"> The Cat Lovers Christmas Challenge. Please <a href="https://christmaskickstartchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/10/day-1-christmas-kickstart-challenge-79.html" target="_blank">head here</a> for the sign-in and the LINKY PARTY. </span></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Dotty Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05610516171239083305noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7793032997536375277.post-32248633185207164252023-10-26T10:30:00.007+01:002023-10-26T10:44:06.460+01:00Day #24 - The Cat Lovers Christmas Challenge <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzzbIZRlr5md7NprsfoTEf3ijx0gGPdHBLCNrQJ4MVX3JcDHS6jq1Fa6dkrXglNh3yDVuiY9J1zBcmRTydeJI60GDZ2pOtalxsuxp0YEQahU6vaPwT7JACHYHBGoPh6UrLBxzTVKNHDaPq-jb_d9B4PE0cwIU09hjtcogQB1RdcI1oO8qhsRJQ8ibyEAU/s693/Janis's%20Challenge%20Badge.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="647" data-original-width="693" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzzbIZRlr5md7NprsfoTEf3ijx0gGPdHBLCNrQJ4MVX3JcDHS6jq1Fa6dkrXglNh3yDVuiY9J1zBcmRTydeJI60GDZ2pOtalxsuxp0YEQahU6vaPwT7JACHYHBGoPh6UrLBxzTVKNHDaPq-jb_d9B4PE0cwIU09hjtcogQB1RdcI1oO8qhsRJQ8ibyEAU/s320/Janis's%20Challenge%20Badge.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">It's hard to believe, but this time next week our Challenge in memory of <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Janis</span></b> will be over.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">There's still time to look back through the challenge, play our games or leave a comment. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Have you named our cat mascot? </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Have your shared your cat's nickname(s)? </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Have you joined <span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>Gail</b></span> for her <b><a href="https://christmaskickstartchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/10/day-8-christmas-kickstart-challenge.html" target="_blank">Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge</a></b> </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Have you made and shared your maximum <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">6</span></b> cards?</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Have you <span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>HOPPED</b></span> and left comments?</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Don't forget our prizes will all be chosen <b><span style="color: #38761d;">RANDOMLY</span></b> by <b><span style="color: #38761d;">Rudolph</span></b> and the results will be announced after this challenge has ended. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0h9MK9Hxr-JKe24NUSQtW91EwfrTbeVf1-lqdz9_3WXuZ3uE9OPCswvA6GkUp7HUSfRc1fKmP7YDETuKdGal2HQrw8EuLbR0fa657ORJl3RU31i6YO8hUaYisHOt3JOFfgp-ZEft3HQgqm95e2MMdHmKmLtI-1sFQedzLb6bHV8PIbGU5B5Sai3ncG3I/s1200/87327.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0h9MK9Hxr-JKe24NUSQtW91EwfrTbeVf1-lqdz9_3WXuZ3uE9OPCswvA6GkUp7HUSfRc1fKmP7YDETuKdGal2HQrw8EuLbR0fa657ORJl3RU31i6YO8hUaYisHOt3JOFfgp-ZEft3HQgqm95e2MMdHmKmLtI-1sFQedzLb6bHV8PIbGU5B5Sai3ncG3I/w200-h200/87327.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">π±π±π±π±π±π±π±π±π±π±π±</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Primarily, this has been a blog-based event, but I want to give a bit <span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>shout out</b></span> to everyone who is playing along at Flickr, on Instagram, on their Splitcoaststampers site, or by linking a picture of their card into the gallery. It's been great to see so many crafting folk finding ways to join the fun and help remember <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">our dear friend Janis</span></b>. Thank you to EVERYONE who is playing and making this such a special event.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">π±π±π±π±π±π±π±π±π±π±π±</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">How I wish someone would make a stamp of this image!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZDxyMEwdOxYQ3rsbatyViv5qS7x76JldKSQ3wh8T306YI1CpoPWMyMkliYqkWLYTJtlk_PXoifWK2rxHW4t6QOPVSpqFg37UGfosETpZsCjPSUVaCe6pjnQ-b7WhGXFay1Rs4D5wL9Eii2gtFjZe7mPgzmImvPXSoX2QkqUbZ-1pnYw5WTd5vDp9NvIo/s597/261126897_4693904927338223_3949658406794244831_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="597" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZDxyMEwdOxYQ3rsbatyViv5qS7x76JldKSQ3wh8T306YI1CpoPWMyMkliYqkWLYTJtlk_PXoifWK2rxHW4t6QOPVSpqFg37UGfosETpZsCjPSUVaCe6pjnQ-b7WhGXFay1Rs4D5wL9Eii2gtFjZe7mPgzmImvPXSoX2QkqUbZ-1pnYw5WTd5vDp9NvIo/s320/261126897_4693904927338223_3949658406794244831_n.jpg" width="268" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="654" data-original-width="620" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD0z3CbtKBKIiGSn_QYly4XovCWpKaFuAvuF7gu0dp4b5FGjBLO0pFkY8jUVyt2py24S2MY_ba8CT20hU7SJ1VD00AmO-ETK8CmX2XL0ZcYMMLUlAbLJxPu41Qh0KK0IvW6SExxuV0WokTqw3OrX-8oks5Y7aN39pm6dnvLBoXtTv8robdAhErM1rlN6I/s320/2f6e99f3e671c8ac8f357dbbb99b15f5.jpg" width="303" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">π±π±π±π±π±π±π±π±π±π±π±π±</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Finally, don't let lovely Luna kid you that she doesn't have a bed to sleep in while in foster. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She has a bed, but just prefers the sink in the downstairs loo.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibO83HchoKDu5YKyvqRe6J3bwLz1Lxiyfas9qdAKJh8ygTba1tmQShAkAZ6V79l21pD9M7QZkPSLSv0dI34awfQ4VnBPvPK1pHTrtLtvfHGlGAXvwepSaIC0MJQ0EL_KlcqTjgttXuaEPmv7BZuFjTTht8-o7V7rikpEtKMuIB_2IEAsJDBLphlNiBWJY/s1003/Luna%20Oct%202023.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><b style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;">If you've just arrived you're joining the fun on <span style="color: #cc0000;"><u>Day #24</u> </span><span style="color: #666666;">of</span><span style="color: #cc0000;"> The Cat Lovers Christmas Challenge. Please <a href="https://christmaskickstartchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/10/day-1-christmas-kickstart-challenge-79.html" target="_blank">head here</a> for the sign-in and the LINKY PARTY. </span></span></b><p></p>Dotty Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05610516171239083305noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7793032997536375277.post-78682244764960004882023-10-25T10:30:00.160+01:002023-10-25T10:33:44.442+01:00Day #23 The Cat Lovers Christmas Challenge - Game #6 Nicknames for your Cat!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPHQ5U98FRml9qsheIjnMygLxRxoLfaGgcVx468hJAoo8wEGckcXtf_SO-SwjxaHUsAbQVdbiEac8RxGx_wtdi3rG8YFNXX6cRa6a_a5RhIQqEftvZrvRErqpGu9eSglffitFZx0fliEn3klnwl7emJWWBUyQaA1VsZuompUjXalSu4H782LfO11juk7s/s693/Janis's%20Challenge%20Badge.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="647" data-original-width="693" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPHQ5U98FRml9qsheIjnMygLxRxoLfaGgcVx468hJAoo8wEGckcXtf_SO-SwjxaHUsAbQVdbiEac8RxGx_wtdi3rG8YFNXX6cRa6a_a5RhIQqEftvZrvRErqpGu9eSglffitFZx0fliEn3klnwl7emJWWBUyQaA1VsZuompUjXalSu4H782LfO11juk7s/s320/Janis's%20Challenge%20Badge.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>Welcome to <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">DAY #23 of The Cat Lovers Christmas Challenge</span></b> in memory of our dear friend, <span><b style="color: #cc0000;">Janis, </b><span style="color: #666666;">where i</span></span></span><span>t's time to play another fun game to increase your chances of being a </span><b><span style="color: #38761d;">RANDOM WINNER.</span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy00Z6JgIWj3ICiP77OODXag7n6hEU0SejZQILP3JF8TpYSijLl7L5LyzUcP26JFDqA062e-ng-lnmtSwNWvKML2Fw2prsPsAO2Alou3t5P-6eqP63tTVnXmf6xinudXD92XnLMYS0Jcqq_l3VxfxAXN1lnRWmCw8HcAh3QcEcjUdhY17gpLoWPzvpRyc/s526/363406979_870660177752988_7027242668445967189_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="526" data-original-width="526" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy00Z6JgIWj3ICiP77OODXag7n6hEU0SejZQILP3JF8TpYSijLl7L5LyzUcP26JFDqA062e-ng-lnmtSwNWvKML2Fw2prsPsAO2Alou3t5P-6eqP63tTVnXmf6xinudXD92XnLMYS0Jcqq_l3VxfxAXN1lnRWmCw8HcAh3QcEcjUdhY17gpLoWPzvpRyc/s320/363406979_870660177752988_7027242668445967189_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I've <i>borrowed</i> this badge from a fabulous website called <b><a href="https://coleandmarmalade.com/?fbclid=IwAR1j3Ho0Ohl0QpeZtQi5baiJNkNv9bGnuCuHQdB6Xdbl2Y5a476SY3fnny8" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Cole and Marmalade</span></a> </b>which, along with <b><a href="http://www.kittenlady.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">The Kitten Lady</span></a></b>, is one of my most favourite cat-themed 'virtual' places to visit. The teams behind both these sites do so much to help the feline community around the world and they deserve all the support and encouragement we can offer.</span><p></p><div><br style="font-size: medium;" /></div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMWY7vf5zvMZ6ks7hbPeXUFmnZD3xp9vcpMIP-xHG3_PULXKsjSF7EfMDE2bZaMOt0ieuA51NUax40t7fqEiZi3dtKkriNZO3NWcIsUSLCSLM9mnauCc2GMbxFCvwR3O20rYWgpjKjnuH5lWytxktDLAD6rWTHEg1onAiojCiBVNRGqDslQ4caYzEwFlg/s1140/Game%20%236.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1140" data-original-width="992" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMWY7vf5zvMZ6ks7hbPeXUFmnZD3xp9vcpMIP-xHG3_PULXKsjSF7EfMDE2bZaMOt0ieuA51NUax40t7fqEiZi3dtKkriNZO3NWcIsUSLCSLM9mnauCc2GMbxFCvwR3O20rYWgpjKjnuH5lWytxktDLAD6rWTHEg1onAiojCiBVNRGqDslQ4caYzEwFlg/s320/Game%20%236.jpg" width="278" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><b>So, what nicknames do <u>you</u> have for <u>your</u> cat?</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP6oUUeNLUzYIQLRm37SUv2184FOl26LDEloHdogvukkSxnRb7Clz6fYb4cL66xeZvw2VgjVpYZLXEsyVmBuGl5AO1MkZLO85ZerqBb4GqCS7PKEWSG_Ae4NH_DyqcBl_PWkJRzCdQcoVjmn0_ZYQ-xPlHlIuGK7cIdiKc-jmObIt7cFwtnERvbC2acAI/s2048/20286790_1792741551017697_8152652670312950923_o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1804" data-original-width="2048" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP6oUUeNLUzYIQLRm37SUv2184FOl26LDEloHdogvukkSxnRb7Clz6fYb4cL66xeZvw2VgjVpYZLXEsyVmBuGl5AO1MkZLO85ZerqBb4GqCS7PKEWSG_Ae4NH_DyqcBl_PWkJRzCdQcoVjmn0_ZYQ-xPlHlIuGK7cIdiKc-jmObIt7cFwtnERvbC2acAI/s320/20286790_1792741551017697_8152652670312950923_o.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">We all have so many nicknames for our cats it's a wonder some of them know their names at all! My beloved cat, <span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>Custard</b></span>, also rejoiced in the nicknames Mister C, Custy, Cooost-ard (best said in a truly <i>terrible</i> fake French accent), The Amazing Mr C, Custy Trousers, Custy Wusty Bib Bobs, Ronny Rocket (he was quite speedy in his youth), Fester MacGrotbag of the Clan McGrotbag, and Loony Toons, plus some other I can't bring to mind at the moment. You get the picture! </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Please share <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">your cat's name</span></b> and <span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>nicknames</b></span> in the <span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>comments</b></span> below! Just one comment per person for this game, please. <span style="color: #38761d;">Rudolph the Random Reindeer</span> will be picking a <b><span style="color: #38761d;">RANDOM WINNER</span></b> from your entries.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1_mHLfM1eFIAPJkO_Iii5lfUMh7maicLbcOuzEKsKRyD2S81Z2o0mP-EpOb8oU_wZGhoVJeGEAgzNPjeZZf2mQp6sWGlqtu7ikqqBfx_MGE5DjHi_LV8VXyenoXepPW7S9dqciDdFBwhxeDzNyR_rhEPmkO790HoASEQ3Lm14AbJj664SNc6F0zyo10U/s500/hey-there-peach-cat-0sxrk1g5b67cleoa.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1_mHLfM1eFIAPJkO_Iii5lfUMh7maicLbcOuzEKsKRyD2S81Z2o0mP-EpOb8oU_wZGhoVJeGEAgzNPjeZZf2mQp6sWGlqtu7ikqqBfx_MGE5DjHi_LV8VXyenoXepPW7S9dqciDdFBwhxeDzNyR_rhEPmkO790HoASEQ3Lm14AbJj664SNc6F0zyo10U/w200-h200/hey-there-peach-cat-0sxrk1g5b67cleoa.webp" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">If you've just arrived you're joining the fun on <span style="color: #cc0000;"><u>Day #23</u> </span><span style="color: #666666;">of</span><span style="color: #cc0000;"> The Cat Lovers Christmas Challenge. Please <a href="https://christmaskickstartchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/10/day-1-christmas-kickstart-challenge-79.html" target="_blank">head here</a> for the sign-in and the LINKY PARTY. </span></span></b></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div>Dotty Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05610516171239083305noreply@blogger.com19