Twice as Muddled.

First things first - I have to apologize to the September winner Chris and the October winner Jenny: your winning were posted but to the wrong person. Apparently,  Jenny got Chris's prize and Chris will be getting Jenny's when it finally arrives - the post to Europe is slow. I seem to have written  the wrong addresses on the envelopes when I was posting them off. As one went to Europe and one went to the Australian mainland, I am afraid I cannot exchange them.

As I donate these prizes from my own pocket - I do not have a business that supplies these or sponsors - therefore I am afraid the occasional slip-up will have to be accepted. To either repurchase or rescind these prizes and resend would be an expense beyond what I am willing to pay.  Enjoy the difference and accept the error please.

Secondly 

May you all have a happy, peaceful and joyous time over the next few days.

Thank you for participating and reading this blog in 2018.

Now, we have one week left of the last challenge of the year:

Challenge 86: Christmas theme for your Family or Country 

Twist - explain the theme in your blog

Some countries have particular themes around Christmas

Some families also have particular themes bought from the old country to the new one

Remember: you can scrap; make a card or tag; or do off-the-page items and 3D stuff

for this challenge as long as you Please DON'T USE STAMPS!

Last one for the year so let us see what you can do!

There is a prize:

Hopefully I will send it to the right person this time!

Some inspiration for the last week:

In Australia we have a hot Christmas - well, usually (yes, even in Tasmania)

This year looks to be no exception

Meals nowadays tend to be less traditional at Christmas time

Prawns are often the go - we had a prawn salad this evening for dinner

Meals are eaten out of doors - even on the beach!

...or the verandah...

...or backyard.....

Dessert is not plumb pudding but usually summer fruits or a meringue

and icecream usually too!

I made a pavlova (meringue) but it isn't creamed yet....

It is sitting on paper....cheeky, I know

I will eventually get around to scrapping about this but haven't done so yet...

Let us see what you have made in the last week of December for 2018.

The fates are laughing.....

As I type this on my phone keyboard with one fat finger the WiFi is down. Hopefully it will be up soon and in time for the 3rd week of the challenge. If not, forgive the short post!

Remember, the challenge is to be completed without stamping.

We would like you to show us one of your family or country or area's Christmas traditions. Tell us about it in your blog as well.

Here is my next DT piece to inspire.

Susan

Lots of Christmas decorations contain local flora, 

so here is a card with some lovely eucalyptus flowers.

Vicki

Hope the internet comes soon! Will update then!

Yeah WiFi is back!

Thanks to the lovely Shree who talked me through poking the modem with a paper clip end to get us up running again. 

Winner's Post for November

Hi Peeps:

Exciting times on this blog! We have just heard that our teamie CG has crafted the most amazing Christmas gift of them all - a beautiful, bouncing baby boy! His name is Ramesses and he was born on the 5th in Baltimore. Welcome to the world Rami. All well!

Now, telling who are the winners is a bit of a letdown I imagine after that fabulous news.

The random number winner is:

6:Nancy

Congratulations Nancy. I will be in touch!

The DT Favorite is:

11: Sindu

Sindu, I will be in touch and congratulations!

Our last challenge for 2018 has started - and you have until the end of the month to--

#86: December - Christmas theme for your Country 

Twist - explain the theme in your blog

Some countries have particular themes around Christmas

Some families also have particular themes bought from the old country to the new one

Remember: you can scrap; make a card or tag; or do off-the-page items and 3D stuff

for this challenge as long as you Please DON'T USE STAMPS!

Last one for the year so let us see what you can do!

There is a prize:

Now, some inspiration to assist:

Dale

Susan

Large tag from recycled card

A magical early morning view from the summit of kunanyi/Mt Wellington thanks to Andy Leggett 🌄

Stroll through cool forested gullies along historic walking tracks or traverse Wellington Range on a mountain bike. Walk along one of the 20+ mountain trails, climb leaning dolerite towers, or sit quietly among the scenery and listen to the birds. Find the perfect place for a picnic or to flip a burger. You might even find one of the many hidden huts! This all awaits you on Mt Wellington.

#TasmaniaGram #InstaTasmania #Tasmania

Challenge#86: Christmas Theme from your Country!

#86: December - Christmas theme for your Country 

Twist - explain the theme in your blog

Some countries have particular themes around Christmas

Some families also have particular themes bought from the old country to the new one

eg: threepence and sixpence coins in the pudding even though Australia now uses dollars and cents

(You can actually purchase special tokens and coin sets still here)

I am sure you can find time for a little fun and join in here

One of our's is that the reindeer get a rest in Australia
There are six white kangaroo's to take their place

Remember: you can scrap; make a card or tag; or do off-the-page items and 3D stuff

for this challenge as long as you DON'T USE STAMPS!

Last one for the year so let us see what you can do!

There is a prize:

Here is some inspiration to get you going!

CG

USA -- Ugly Sweater Christmas Parties

(ED: Congratulations to CG too on just crafting the most beautiful little baby boy - all well:what a lovely Christmas present for the family!)

Wynn

Susan

6 White (black) Boomers!!!!

An InLinkz Link-up

I think I lost a week!

Dear Peeps......it appears I have mislaid a week. Has anyone found it? If so, please return asap - I really need the time.

I didn't do a last post  for December (in case you are wondering what I am rabbiting on about). Here is what was going to be posted to get you keen to enter the November challenge!

Susan

Recycled paper sack and Christmas card

CG

I used a recycled box to make a large gift box.

The new challenge starts Monday - see you then!!!!!