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Saturday, 17 August 2013

Specially for Your Home at Christmas Time

Good morning to you all in the land of blog

Today's post is to remind you all of that fabulous challenge for


as we are at our midway point

That theme again 
Christmas

The prize
£25.00 (not including postage) to the winner
from

Here is my inspirational piece however do also pop over to the challenge site to see the rest of the awesome inspiration for this challenge.

I made a Xmas Wreath

This piece was originally a white willow wreath with a heart hanging inside it, I got it for a bargain of £2.
I used a 
Cheery Lynn Designs Die - Border Dies - Wreath Strip
 to create all those little leaves and wrapped some gold, red and green bead strings around before adorning
 
with
Those Hobby House Products
Mo Manning Hobby House Topper - Christmas Elves
Jingle Bells in Red, Gold and Green
Rhinestone Sparklers - Jewel Crystal, Jewel Aurora
Mulberry Roses - Medium and Small - Red Velvet
Mulberry Cherry Blossom
Organza Ribbon - Red
Stickles - Crystal and Frosted Lace

here are some close ups

The image on the Topper
I added gold pearls for bells on his boots, stickles frosted lace to the fluffy bits and glossy accents and glitter to the bauble, along with three red pearls for the holly berries all available from the Hobby House

Here you can see those rhinestone sparklers, the jingle bells and the glitter

Some more of those jingle bells with the ribbon, twine, roses and cherry blossom

Here are those large jingle bells with more of the flowers

and the other side view matching the first.

If you want to see more of the Hobby House products or be inspired by others hop and see us on 
The Hobby House Blog
or
A warm welcome to my new followers, and I would like to thank all of my wonderful visitors who take the time to leave me such inspirational and kind comments, and this then allows me to hop on over and visit you in return.

I would like to enter this creation into the following challenges
ABC Challenge - P = pretty, picture, pearls
Crafting by Design - Anything Goes
Paper Shelter - Ribbon
Cheery Lynn - Anything Goes
Hugs and Enjoy Your Day
Kate
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24 comments:

  1. Unknown17 August 2013 at 10:05

    Kate this is wonderful as always, I love the Mo Manning image, so cute, am working on a card at the minute, if I ever have time to finish it, LOL..that will be perfect for this challenge, xxx

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  2. Teresa17 August 2013 at 10:38

    Absolutely love this one Kate.
    Hope you have a lovely weekend
    hugs Teresa

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  3. KraftyKoolKat17 August 2013 at 11:41

    This is gob-smacking gorgeous Kate. I am still giddy. Lol!!!

    Have a good weekend.

    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxxx

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  4. Deborah17 August 2013 at 11:48

    WOW Kate this is fantastic.

    Deborah A

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  5. rosie17 August 2013 at 13:02

    gorgeous. love the image. fab colours and layout x

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  6. *Vicki*17 August 2013 at 16:36

    Oh such a darling wreath here Kate! :) Love that sweet image and your gorgeous added details of course! Have a happy weekend my friend! HUGS

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  7. coops17 August 2013 at 17:10

    oh wow fabulous decoration kate.i love the stunning image and colours and lots of gorgeous bling :D

    xx coops xx

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  8. Vicky17 August 2013 at 18:20

    Gorgeous as always hun....and I hope you are having a lovely weekend too...:o)

    biggest of hugs Vicky xx

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  9. Doreen17 August 2013 at 20:05

    This is gorgeous,lovely design and image.xxx

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  10. susiestacey17 August 2013 at 21:43

    Gorgeous wreath Kate love all the details x Susan x

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  11. Sue17 August 2013 at 21:45

    This is stunning Kate. I love the design and the bells, beads and sparkles you have added the the leaves look wonderful
    Hugs Sue xx

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  12. Sandra H17 August 2013 at 21:46

    Wow Kate so beautiful is your creation x

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  13. McCrafty's Cards17 August 2013 at 21:50

    This is absolutely beautiful Kate, I love the wreath and the adorable image.
    Kevin xx

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  14. Tammy18 August 2013 at 00:19

    Wow Kate, the wreath is gorgeous! Love the beading wrap! Beautiful card and beautifully embellished!

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  15. Natali18 August 2013 at 04:26

    Oh WOW!!! Fantastic creation!!! Rich of details as usual!!
    Hugs,
    Natali

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  16. misteejay18 August 2013 at 08:35

    What fab creation and I love the image you have used in the centre.

    Toni xx

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  17. cotnob18 August 2013 at 08:43

    This is a beautifully decorated wreath Kate, gorgeous image and fabulous embellishlments.
    Pauline
    x

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  18. Catherine18 August 2013 at 09:30

    WOW ! OMG Kate this is totally awesome ! I simply adore your wreath ! Fantastic creation, as always ! Hugs, blessings and love from Catherine

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  19. Alyx18 August 2013 at 20:42

    You've done a fabulous job with this Kate...it's simply stunning.
    xx

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  20. Lisa Jane18 August 2013 at 20:57

    Thisis gorgeous ... love the wreath
    sorry not been around much - making the most of the good weather and my new caravan
    Lisa x

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  21. mags18 August 2013 at 21:34

    This is just gorgeous Kate. Love all the detail.
    Mags
    x

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  22. KandA19 August 2013 at 18:46

    This is a wonderful christmas wreath. Fabulous details and a gorgous Mo image xx

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  23. Helen20 August 2013 at 17:19

    This is beautiful Kate - love the sparkle!
    Thanks for playing at the ABC Christmas Challenge!
    Helen x

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  24. Merkkari21 August 2013 at 07:57

    Such a beautiful piece of art! Thank you for joining us at Paper Shelter Challenge this week. Hugs, Merkkari

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Hugs
Kate xx