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DT Work: ScrapTastic Flirtatious Kit -Part II

And here is the rest of my work with the November ScrapTastic Kit.

Und hier ist der Rest meiner Arbeiten mit dem November ScrapTastic Kit.

*Booth Fun*

I used the Tattered Angels Candy Apple Glimmer Mist on the Urban Lily Swirl to give it a different and fitting color.

 *A Hug…*

*Birthday Card*

I used Glimmer Mist Hollyberry and Pink Bubblegum to change the color of the flower.

Hope you have a gorgeous day!

Ich hoffe Ihr habt einen wunderbaren Tag!

  • christiane

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    you did again a fab job with the whole kit!! :D

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  • Daphne

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    haha…booth photos are the BEST!!!

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  • Kim Sonksen

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    So gorgeous. I am totally in love with that Photo Booth tradition layout – so fun and funky!

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  • Birgit

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    deine Arbeiten sind wie immer genial!!! einfach klasse!!

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  • Lisa Carroll

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    Beautiful projects. I really love the first one, such a fun group of pictures!

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  • Sue Clarke

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    I just love Booth Fun Nat! My son
    and I have a similar tradition of having our pics taken in booths when we are visiting a new place.

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  • Birgit Koopsen

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    Haha, love that first one! Those pictures are to funny! and the colors just right :)

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  • Tina

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    WOW Nat, das erste Layout finde ich auch supertoll!! Das 2. ist auch toll und die Karte lädt sich bei mirirgendwie nicht, ist aber sicher auch klasse.. ;-)
    Aber die Farben vom ersten… einfach erfrischend!
    Liebe Grüße, Tina

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  • Jen Davis

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    oh my goodness nat, that first one i am in love with! so fun and happy!

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Secret Santa Ornament Swap 2009

It is this time of the year again – We will have the Secret Santa Ornament Swap again :-), now the 3rd year! If you would like to create one cute little ornament for someone please email me till sunday at nathalie.kalbach(at)gmail.com. Let me know if you would send out internationally and your address. I will email you your happy recipent at the end of next week. You have to commit to send out the ornament the latest by December 1st! If you think you can’t keep up with this deadline, please do not play along – I don’t want any sad faces here!!! Send me a picture of your ornament by December 1st. After December 15th I will show all the ornaments on my blog :-)

Es ist wieder so weit! Auch dieses Jahr gibt es eine Auflage des Geheimen Weihnachtsbaumanhänger Wichtelns, die 3. Auflage. :-) Wenn Ihr also Lust habt einen Anhänger zu basteln und diesen an jemanden weiterzuschicken, dann meldet Euch noch diese Woche bei mir per Email bis Sonntag: nathalie.kalbach(at)gmail.com. Schreibt mir bitte, ob Ihr auch international versenden würdet und Eure Adresse. Ich emaile Euch dann Ende der nächsten Woche den Namen Eures Empfängers! Der Anhänger muss bis zum 01. Dezember versandt worden sein! Wenn Ihr diesen Termin nicht einhalten könnt, dann meldet Euch bitte bitte nicht an, ich möchte niemanden enttäuscht sehen! Schickt mir von Eurem Anhänger bis 01. Dezember ein Bild. Ab dem 15. Dezember zeige ich dann alle Anhänger :-)

my Ornament I sent out last year

Last year we had 20 participants and you can see all the awesome and different ornaments here– it is a lot of fun!

Letztes Jahr haben 20 Leute mitgemacht und Ihr könnt all die grandiosen und unterschiedlichen Anhänger hier sehen – es hat so viel Spaß gemacht!

  • Michelle

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    CANNOT wait!

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  • Daphne

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    I,m IN IN IN ….

    yay!!!

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  • Marcie Morgan

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    Your ornament is beautiful! Love the blue!

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  • Sandie McCarthy-Roberts

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    Your ornament is gorgeous. Several of the others are as well.. but honestly… yours is the nicest. I’d love to know how you made it.

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  • Faith

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    wow, those ARE gorgeous! Thanks for sharing :)

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  • Sue Clarke

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    Sounds like a fun swap. I’m not so creative at making ornaments but look forward to seeing the ones that y’all come up with on your blog.

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  • Lisa Kisch

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    I’d love to do an ornament swap! I am happy to send internationally– as long as I can receive from someone international. I like getting things from different parts of the world.

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  • Kerstin

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    Boah, so schnell bin ich selten mit Mailschreiben. ;-)

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  • Melli

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    yes … es geht wieder los und ich bin gerne wieder dabei *freu*

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  • Kathleen

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    Wow, that is GORGEOUS!!

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DT Work: ScrapTastic Flirtatious Kit

The ScrapTastic November kit is here – Flirtatious is it’s name and it flirted quite a bit with me :)

Das ScrapTastic November Kit ist da – Flirtatious ist sein Name und es flirted ganz schön ungehemmt mit mir :)

Alphas:
Pink Shoebox Glitter Thickers by American Crafts

Papers:
Her Prerogative by Prima
Trinkets by Prima
Tawdry by Prima
Polka Dot Memory Photocards by Urban Lily
Sugarhigh by Urban Lily
Smootch by Urban Lily
Blackout by Urban Lily
Ebony by Basic Grey
Ironed Floral Glittered Paper by MME
Lineage Glittered Paper by MME
Pooro by Basic Grey
Raspberry Cream by Basic Grey
Blushing Pink by Basic Grey
Swashes & Swirls – Teal ink on Kraft Textured Paper by Hambly

Sheer Delight:
Gizmos by KI Memories

Bazzill Cardstock:
Hazard Scalloped Cardstock

Embellishments:
Chandelier Rub-Ons by Hambly
Diamond Stickles by Ranger
Baby Pink Crushed Velvet Ribbon by Maya Road
Lush Secret Keepers by Urban Lily
Angelique Brads by Prima
Silver – Large Rhinestones by Kaiser
Pink Sheer Flower with Bead Center
Allure Ribbon by American Crafts
ATC Cards by Urban Lily
Ball Lace by Prima
Swan Lake Fleur Danseur by Prima
Fontaine Trellis Roses by Prima
Platinum Tiffany Petals Roses by Prima
Cotton Candy Confetti Cake by Prima
Boy Blue Confetti Cake by Prima
Olive Velvet ROSE Leaves by Prima

And here is what I made with it – und hier was ich damit so angestellt habe:

*Reading is feeding the soul*

*Look In2 My Heart*

I did more of course- but I will show you later :)

Ich habe natürlich mehr gemacht, aber das zeige ich Euch später :)

  • Sue Clarke

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    Reading does feed the soul and I’m never bookless:)

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  • Julie Ann Shahin

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    Yummy what a fabulous kit, and fun creations too!!!

    xoxo
    *mwah*
    JA

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  • Birgit Koopsen

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    Uhmmm, my bloglines says that there are 105 new posts on your blog.. blush blush! So much catching up to do! So many nice products to see! :)

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  • Sasha Farina

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    you naughty girl you!! love yout flirtation products!! *hugs* and yes.. we shd go to the gym together…

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DT Work: Go Girl Go!

I had a lot of fun to create this layout without Photos for my Show and Tell post on the myStampBox Blog.

I used the myStampBox Stampsets: Splash Me a Lot Alphabet, Wishing you Sunshine Stamps and Tree for all Seasons Stamp Set. If you want to read more about visit the my StampBox Blog :) and don’t forget to add it to your feedreader since there are many great tips and inspirations posted every week!

  • TraceyT

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    This is simply fantastic!!!

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  • Jen Davis

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    Super awesome Nat, really cool what you did using these stamps!

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  • Sue Clarke

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    This is my favorite of all of your LO’s so far Nat! The quote is great and the colors are inspiring. I love how the woman is walking up the hill and achieving her goals!

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  • sue brown

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    love your colour choices. Very nice.

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50th Wedding Anniversary

My parents in Law just had their 50th Wedding anniversary and it was about time I finished my album for them. So here it is with all “old” and “new” layouts.

Meine Schwiegereltern hatten gerade ihren 50-igsten Hochzeitstag und da wurde es noun wirklich Zeit, dass ich mein Album für sie fertigbekam. Daher – hier ist es- das Album mit den “alten” und “neuen” Layouts.

I hope they like it :)

Ich hoffe sie mögen es :)

  • Renata Pacheco

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    I love it! My parents have a picture with their gifts exactly as yours!

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  • christiane

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    this is such a fab one! they MUST love it!! :D

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  • Daphne

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    Such a wonderful present darling!!!

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  • Michelle Rydell

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    What a wonderful gift – each page is so detailed and beautiful! They are going to love it!

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  • heather

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    So pretty and meaningful. Love it.

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  • mandy collins

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    Cute pages, so nice to a happy couple celebrating a special day.

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  • sylvia

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    oh 50 years is so special! they must have loved the album, great work!!

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  • cbee

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    Ein wunderschönes Album! Wie sollte ihnen DAS nicht gefallen???
    Liebe Grüße,
    Caro

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  • Sue Clarke

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    What a great gift and I love the colors and the key on the cover!

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  • jana

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    wow, nat ! das album ist wunderschön!

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  • katja

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    Sie werden es definitiv LIEBEN!

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CJ-Entry Keep your chin up!

I got home at midnight from the Cherry Pie Event in The Netherlands. It was so much fun ! I’m so crashed now- but I need to get going ;) I will show you pictures and talk about it later – so for now – just a Circle Journal Entry.

Ich kam gestern um Mitternacht von dem Cherry Pie Event in den Niederlanden nach hause! Es hat so viel Spaß gemacht! Ich bin total erledigt, aber ich habe ganz viel zu erledigen ;) Photos und Stories vom Workshop daher später – für jetzt – einfach nur ein Circle Journal Eintrag.

This is my entry for Grids Circle Journal- she wanted to know some family secrets – mostly recipes – and as there is already a Tomatoe Sauce included – I did not give away my sicilian family tomatoe sauce recipe- but some others ;)

Dies ist mein Eintrag für Grids Circle-Journal. Sie wollte ein paar Familiengeheimnisse- wohl vor allem Rezepte wissen -und da in diesem Büchlein bereits eine Tomatensauce vorhanden war, beschloß ich unser siziliansches Familien-Tomatenrezept nicht zu verraten – dafür aber ein paar andere “Rezepte” ;)

The best Familyrecipe:

always keep your chin up!

Off to unpack and clean my workshop tools :)

Und los gehts – auspacken und meine WorkshopSachen reinigen :)

  • christiane

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    spraying is your new passion!! looks fab!!

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  • Cat

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    Looks like you’ve been doing a lot of spraying lately, very nice. Love all the bright colors!!

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  • heather

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    So pretty and wonderful! What’s the recipe??

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  • Sasha Farina

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    she is so lucky to have that recipe! :D

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  • Sue Clarke

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    I just love how you use bright colors and they make me happy just to look at them!

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  • Kerstin

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    Hah, den Zutaten für’s “Beste Rezept” bin ich auch sehr zugetan! Sehr schön.

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  • Michele

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    What a cool artsy LO!!!

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DT Work: Not Too Halloweenie Kit – Part II

And here is the rest of my work with the October ScrapTastic Kit.

Und hier ist der Rest meiner Arbeiten mit dem Oktober ScrapTastic Kit

*Shriek*

*Details*

Not Too Halloweenie Kit
Signs Of Spring 881283 by Prima
Catawba Flip – Lime Rickey Collection by Basic Grey **Not Too Halloweenie Kit

*Kicher*

Not Too Halloweenie Kit
Kraft Surf Leaf – Grafton Collection by Scenic Route **Not Too Halloweenie Kit
Haunted Mansion – Little Boo Collection by Prima **Not Too Halloweenie Kit

I used an Embossing Ink Marker on the chandelier and then added some black Embossing Powder and  heat embossed it. Has a nice texture and looks fun in real live. The Bats are treated with Black Stickles by Ranger. Sorry about the glare in the title. The stamp is from myStampBox.

  • anja

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    Beautiful, great work and so nice meeting you at the cherry-pie event had a great time and hope to see you next time.
    Enjoy your trip.

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  • heather

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    Totally spooky fun! I love the details on the first LO.

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  • Yvonne

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    Das Shriek Layout ist ja klasse geworden! Das Foto ist genial! Aber auch dein zweites Werk gefällt mir sehr.

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  • Kim Sonksen

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    he he he that layout totally crack me up. The card seems fitting for the sweet picture above :)

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  • Sue Clarke

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    Shriek is too cute and the title is just perfect for that photo!

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  • katja

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    hi nat,
    das layout ist supercool und das kind der hammer!

    viele grüße aus hessen, katja

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myStampBox Designteam

Finally I can reveal another secret – I’m one of the new Designteam Members at myStampBox. They have adorable stamps and ….even have a German selection which is totally cute. Can’t wait to work with this bunch of talented ladies and I’m thrilled that my girls Liz and Kim are joining me on this journey :)

Endlich kann ich ein weiteres Geheimnis verraten – ich bin nun Mitglied des Designteams bei myStampBox. Sie haben die knuffigsten Stempel dort …und…sogar eine Deutsche Stempelreihe, die total knuffig ist. Ich kann es kaum erwarten mit den super talentierten Mädels zu arbeiten und ich freue mich besonders, dass meine Mädels Liz und Kim mich auf dieser Reise begleiten :)

Here is the Designteams-  names with a start are new :)

Und hier ist das gesamte Designteam – Namen mit einem Sternchen davor sind neu :)

Allison Cope (coordinator) yourmemoriescanada.blogspot.com

Cherie Nymeyer cherie-inked.blogspot.com

*Elisa Kammerdiener www.perpetualstew.blogspot.com

*Ellen Sosnoski http://closeyourears.blogspot.com/

Gudrun Loennecken papirbloggen.blogspot.com

Jolene Johnston jolenejohnston.blogspot.com

*Kim Sonksen  http://kimsonksen.blogspot.com/

Lara Brooks scrappingadventures.com

Leica Forrest 10-4livingoutloud.typepad.com

*Liz Jacob http://howmanyshoes.blogspot.com/

Marci Knecht marciknecht.blogspot.com

*Nathalie Kalbach www.scrapbook-trends.com

*Tina McDonald http://tinamcd-mysanity.blogspot.com/

Trace Geworsky createbytrace.blogspot.com

Tracey Taylor tailoredpages.blogspot.com

*Virginie Delbecq http://lescrapdenovalen.canalblog.com

And now off to pack the rest and go on a roadtrip with Liz – YEAHH – to The Netherlands and teach at the Cherry Pie Event. Can’t wait to see everybody! It should be fun!

Und nun den Rest packen und los auf die Straße mit Liz – Yippeah – nach Holland, um bei dem Cherry Pie Event zu unterrichten. Ich kann es kaum erwarten, alle zu sehen! Es sollte ein Heidenspaß werden!

  • christiane

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    teaser!! ;) huge congrats on your dt-spot!! :D

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  • Daphne

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    I need just a little bit of your energy… man..another workshop…another designteam. You really are a SUPERWOMAN :-)

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  • Cat

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    Congratulations….and have a great time at your workshop!

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  • Kim Sonksen

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    Yeeeehaa – isn’t it cool to be on the same team?? We rock, right?
    Have fun and hug Liz for me

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  • Tina

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    Oh Baby! Congrats!! Ich bin gespannt! :)

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  • Kimmarie

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    Congrats! Can’t wait to see what you all create.

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  • Sue Clarke

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    Good news and congrats Nat!
    Looks like some talented ladies on your team. have fun with the Cherry Pie folks.

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  • Bettina

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    Willkommen im Team. Wir werden viel Spaß haben! Viel Erfolg in Holland – danach vielleicht mal Urlaub ? LOL

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  • cuchy

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    Congrats Nat.!!!
    Do you ever stop???? LOL
    Have fun this weekend in the Netherlands

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  • sylvia

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    Ohh, congrats Nat! Love that they have German stamps, that’s special! Have lots of fun in the Netherlands!! Hugs, Sylvia

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  • Liz

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    I am tickled pink to be on the DT with you and Kimmy!
    Gotta pack some last minute stuff, see you in a bit.

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  • gudrun

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    Hi Nat.
    WELCOME to the mSB team!! :)
    I’m so happy to be on this team with you – can’t wait to get to know you better. :)
    Good luck in Holland at the Cherry Pie Event. Sounds totally fun :)
    xo

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  • Marion

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    Herzlichen Glückwunsch und viel Spaß bei den neuen Aufgaben.
    Die Stempel sind ja wirklich süß und dann auch noch die deutschen Stempel :) – ich bin verführt.

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DT Work: Not Too Halloweenie Kit – Part I

I just came back tonight from my workshops in Austria and they were so much fun! But I will tell you more later about :)

Ich bin gestern nacht von den Workshops in Österreich zurückgekommen und sie waren großartig! Aber mehr davon später :)

Isn’t that a funny title for the October Scraptastic kit “Not Too Halloweenie” – I love it. And this is what you get:

Ist das nicht ein witziger Titel für das Oktober Scraptastic Kit “Not Too Halloweenie”  – Ich liebe ihn. And hier ist was Ihr bekommt:

Alphabet:
Bittersweet Alphabet Stickers by Basic Grey

Patterned Paper:
Haunted Mansion by Prima
Kraft Surf Leaf by Scenic Route
Fresh Squeezed by Basic Grey
My Mommy and Me by Prima
Tart & Tiny by Basic Grey
Hoboken by Basic Grey
Sarsaparilla by Basic Grey
Catawba Flip by Basic Grey
Signs Of Spring by Prima

12×12 Bazzill Cardstock:
High Heels Bling
Grass Green

Specialty Paper:
Grandma’s Wallpaper Pink on Orange Metallic by Hambly
Flirty Little Secret Flocked Paper by Prima
My Mommy And Me Glittered Paper by Prima

Artful Cardboard:
Unconditional Love by Prima

Embellishments:
Got Flowers? Large and small
Metallic Mini Circle Brads by Making Memories
Cosmo Woven Corners by Making Memories
Cream Circles Lace by Prima
Teal & Aquamarine Pearls by Basic Grey
Heart Cream Rhinestones by Prima
Harvest Posies by Fancy Pants
True Titles and Tags by Fancy Pants
Dora Primrose by Prima
Lime Rickey Buttons by Basic Grey
Glittered Butterfly
Burlap

*Hidden Paradise*

Journaling: I love those little hidden treasure places in teh middle of the city. Hamburg, 2008

If you don’t have the right letters- like you miss E’s – just use 3’s :)

*Kleines Hallo*/Little Hello Card

I will show you more later :)

Ich werde Euch mehr später zeigen :)

  • milkcan

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    Okay, that hidden paradise layout. Jaw Drop. Love that big flourish/leaf.

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  • Cat

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    what a cute kit, and love your paradis page!!

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  • cbee

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    Hi!
    Das ist ein sehr schönes Layout und eine süße Karte!! … Werd jetzt öfters mal vorbeischauen :)
    Liebe Grüße,
    Caro

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  • Sue Clarke

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    How cute is that hello owl card?!
    Love the lace detail Nat.

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  • Birgit

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    tolles Layout und geniale Karte!!! Bin schon so gespannt auf deine Projekte die du in Österreich hattest :-) knuddel

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  • heather

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    Looks like really great stuff!

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  • Barbara

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    Looks like you have been busy!! How fun!
    Barcalona!!! Did you get to see Alex?

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  • Kim Sonksen

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    Das ist doch wieder so richtig Zucker!
    Ein W habe ich anstelle eines E’s bisher noch nicht benutzt – Klasse Idee!

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