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!!!!!

Midway Through November's Challenge: #85 Bags, Parcels or Boxes?

Hello Peeps.

It is midway through the month and the new challenge #85 is producing some lovely work.

To remind you again:

 Boxes, Parcels or Bags - TWIST: recycle

The Random Draw prize is this:

To give you some more idea's scroll down and see the last two week's post or 

look at these:

The bags were $1 each in the $2 shop!

If you want to find out more about how they were put together....

Time to Play

We get lot's of visitors to Tasmania

Here is a new one:

Last night’s incredible sunset from Lauderdale beach with the ‘Ocean Monarch’ drilling platform in the bay thanks to Photography By Nikki Long

For the next three months, Tasmania will play host to a drilling platform that featured in the 1998 Hollywood blockbuster Armageddon, which starred Bruce Willis, Ben Affleck and Liv Tyler.

The Ocean Monarch, which has been drilling for gas in the Bass Strait off the east Gippsland coast, has been towed to Hobart for maintenance and minor repairs. The 107-metre-long, 21,000-tonne rig is at the entrance of Ralphs Bay in the River Derwent, where it will remain anchored for 12 weeks.

www.instagram.com/photography_by_nikki_long

October Winners in Week Two for Challenge#85

Week two means we are now officially only six weeks from Christmas! 

EEEEKKKKK! 

Quick - find something calming to look at!

How about this little fellow?

He is a Quoll.......a Spotted Quoll... about the size of a small cat

A beautiful close up of a Spotted-tail Quoll at Devils at Cradle
www.instagram.com/the_enviro_man

OK, now I have settled......

Here are the October winners!

Random Number winner: #13 Jennifer

 

DT Favorite(s)

Had to have two this month as we cold not separate them!

No 3: Susan Sudbury

and

No 8: Vicki

Congratulations to all. I will be in touch re blinkies and Jennifer, I think I have your snail mail but if you can send it anyway - thanks!

Remember, there is a challenge running in November  that will fit your schedules

 Boxes, Parcels or Bags - TWIST: recycle

Susan

Recycled gift box

Vicki

Recycled Gift bag into pillow box

Ingenious work!

So, what are you going to do?

Remember please - NO STAMPS

You can scroll down to last week and enter there. 

November Challenge #85 launched: Boxes, parcels or bags

 Boxes, Parcels or Bags - TWIST: recycle

How do you present your gifts these days at Christmas time? I have gone away from parcels to swing bags. You can purchased them cheaply at various places OR you can also recycle the ones you are given from various shops which advertise the name of the business to all and sundry as you walk home. 

The TWIST this month is to be thrifty and recycle something when making your box, bag or parcel.

The Random Draw prize is this:

The Design Team have outdone themselves again

Here is the first week's installments!

Susan

Recycled MinMax carrier bag with recycled Christmas card and Ribbon with bell

Dale

Wynn

Cannot wait to see what you all produce!

Hopefully something you can use this Christmas!

Something to brighten up your creative week.....

On Saturday we had blue skies and 26 degrees but by Sunday.......

...it was down to 13 max! The wind came and went and so did the sun.......

This morning’s view of our mountain from the Hobart waterfront thanks to Leo.
www.twitter.com/LeoGSM2030

An InLinkz Link-up

Last Week in October's Challenge#84

Hello Peeps

Just a quick reminder you have until midnight Friday to get your entry in for the October Challenge.

A reminder of the random number selection prize.

TWO new die sets

The Challenge#84  is to use

 Golden Glitter/Foil - twist:use only white and gold

I made another card for this week to inspire you

You can go to my blog to check out how I made it

Time to Play

Remember - NO STAMPS please

You can enter HERE

Midway through October for Challenge#84

#84: Golden Glitter/Foil - use only white and gold

What a treat for you  this week - the DT have created a storm of beautiful work to inspire you for this current challenge......but before you see that, here are some Fairy Penguins to look at......

'Just hanging with the little fairy penguins at Low Head. These little fellas were so cute they were just waddling up and then they saw a predator and abandoned the lead to run for safety. These penguins are pretty funny not gonna lie. Waddle waddle.'

www.instagram.com/antonnankivell

#84: October - Golden Glitter/Foiling
Twist - Only use white and gold

Prize

Two die sets

Here is the DT inspiration for you.....

CG

Shylaa

Vicki

Susan

You have two weeks left to complete this challenge!