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Thursday, 11 December 2014

A time for giving

This is a very sad post for me, it's the last time I will ever post an inspiration project as part of the Bearly Mine Designs DT.

You probably already know that as a result of the new European VAT Laws coming into effect on 1 January 2015 Donna has made the difficult decision to close Bearly Mine Designs on Wednesday 31 December 2014.  She is currently having a 50% off sale over at the Bearly Mine Designs Store so make sure you pop over and take a look.

Anyway, here is my inspiration project for the Bearly Mine Inspiration and Challenge Blog.


I have used gorgeous papers from the Festive Fun collection to make a Christmas card.


I used my Tattered Lace Starlight Square to frame my LOTV image, this is one of the older pre-coloured die cut squares with Rock Candy distress glitter added to his hat and present.


I created my glittered snowflake by die cutting several Clearly Besotted snowflakes, adding Rock Candy distress glitter and layering them up.  The sentiment tags are LOTV stamps, they have been attached with a seam binding bow.

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges:

City Crafter Challenge 241 - Glittering Snowflakes
Cuttlebug Mania Challenge - Anything Christmas
Crafty Boots Challenge - Merry Christmas
Digi Sketch Challenge - Sketch and/or Waiting for Christmas
Crafty Cardmakers Challenge 129 - Christmas
Holly Jolly Christmas Challenge - Anything Goes Christmas
Incy Wincy Designs Challenge - Snowy Days

Thank you for visiting me today, make sure you pop over to the Bearly Mine Inspiration and Challenge Blog and join in with our Christmas Decorations (anything but a card) challenge.

Pauline
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38 comments:

  1. Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes)11 December 2014 at 08:02

    A beautiful card Pauline. So sad about this silly law so many crafty businesses are shutting their doors. Susan x

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  2. aussie aNNie11 December 2014 at 08:08

    Lovely card for your last post Pauline, such a pity.xxx

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  3. JJ11 December 2014 at 08:26

    Beautiful Pauline. Such a shame Donna is having to close up.
    Have a good day.

    Love & Hugs

    Jacquie J xxx
    http://jewelscardcraft.blogspot.co.uk/

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  4. Melodie11 December 2014 at 08:30

    Amazing card, I love the image and your fabolous coloration.
    Hugs
    Melodie

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  5. Diane11 December 2014 at 08:31

    Such a shame Pauline.....

    Your card is gorgeous !!

    hugs Diane xx

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  6. CRAZYCRAFTSHED11 December 2014 at 09:03

    So sad to here this about BMD and your card is gorgeous Pauline
    Hugs Dianne xx :)

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  7. KandA11 December 2014 at 11:15

    Super card Pauline. Love the sweet image and fabulous frame die (not seen that one before) and it is such a shame that Donna is closing the shop as her papers are so wonderful xx

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  8. Unknown11 December 2014 at 12:13

    Hallo liebe Pauline,
    da hast du aber eine ganz zauberhafte Karte gestaltet,
    glg ulrike

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  9. Carol11 December 2014 at 12:59

    A beautiful card Pauline, those TL dies are on my wish list! Such a shame all the small businesses having to close because of a silly law! Carol x

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  10. Pamellia11 December 2014 at 13:19

    Beautiful card Pauline! Love all your wonderful layers of neutrals and your teddy bear is amazing! Love those little tags too! holiday hugs :)

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  11. Radhika11 December 2014 at 13:43

    so cute love the card..teddy is so cute ..:)

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  12. KT Fit Kitty11 December 2014 at 14:16

    Cute image and gorgeous papers! It's a shame they have to close!

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  13. KarinsArtScrap11 December 2014 at 14:22

    adorable and gorgeous Pauline
    Gr Karin

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  14. Viv11 December 2014 at 15:40

    Such a lovely card and cute image Pauline, how sad it will be your last post for them too ;( Viv xx

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  15. Andreja11 December 2014 at 16:19

    WoW so cute :-)) Adorable card you made! I like it very much!¨
    Hugs, Andreja

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  16. Anonymous11 December 2014 at 16:25

    This is so adorable Pauline!! LOVE the sweet bear! Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us this week at CCCB :-)

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  17. Sue B 11 December 2014 at 16:49

    Oh Wow! this is gorgeous Pauline! such a cute image and the papers match so perfectly… Love how you've layered up!
    So sorry that Bearly Mine are closing... it must be very sad for you doing this last post.
    Take care hun
    Love Sue xxx

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  18. Unknown11 December 2014 at 17:26

    Such a shame you won't be making any cards for Bearly Mine anymore, but at least your last card is a real beauty again! Hugs, Ira xox
    Ira’s Crea Corner

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  19. Cumbrianlass11 December 2014 at 18:10

    A gorgeous card Pauline, love the image and your use of the Tattered lace die.
    Janet xxx

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  20. Sue11 December 2014 at 19:31

    It's such a shame that so many small businesses are having to close.
    Your card is gorgeous Pauline, adorable image and beautiful papers.
    Sue xx

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  21. coldwaters211 December 2014 at 19:41

    Hi Pauline it is such sad news I did take advantage of the 50% off and bought several sets, Donna has always produced some amazing designs and it is awful that this should have to happen. I absolutely love you card the image and papers are truly divine.
    hugs
    lorraine x

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  22. scrappymo!11 December 2014 at 20:55

    This is so pretty, Pauline. Sad that the new laws make it more difficult for small businesses to exist.
    It is the same here...Very difficult to keep a business afloat I believe.

    Your snowflakes are so pretty and the kraft type snowflake papers look fab with your adorable bear!

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  23. Debs11 December 2014 at 21:00

    Adorable card Pauline - love that LOTV image and fabulous DP's
    Gorgeous colour combo.
    Think the Tattered Lace dies are on my Santa's List :o)
    Debs xx

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  24. Stella11 December 2014 at 21:04

    Pauline you did a fantastic job. This card is stunning. I love the design and I fell in love with your bear. So sweet.... Your card is elegant, perfect for the holidays and there are so many lovely details. Wow! Thank you so much for joining us at CCCB!

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  25. Céline11 December 2014 at 21:13

    so beautiful
    hugs
    céline

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  26. rachel11 December 2014 at 21:23

    awwww what a lovely card Pauline - this is fabulous xx

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  27. Carol S.11 December 2014 at 22:45

    Gorgeous James the Bear, alwaya a winner for me. He is so sweet and your card is beautiful. hugs, Carol S.xx

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  28. Dee's Craft Room12 December 2014 at 00:34

    Hi Pauline, great to see you. I love this card, this teddy is so sweet and gorgeous backing papers. Thank you for taking part in the Crafty Boots Christmas Challenge.

    Wishing a happy Christmas to you and your family.

    Dionne

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  29. Sue12 December 2014 at 01:22

    What a cute little fellow, Pauline. Those papers are gorgeous and the die squares look fabulous. Love this card!

    Hugs
    Sue

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  30. Ros Crawford12 December 2014 at 13:22

    Your card is so beautiful!! Thanks so much for playing along at CCCB!!

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  31. Pia S12 December 2014 at 21:41

    Your final DT card is lovely, Pauline. Great choice of patterns and colors, the papers go really well with the sweet image.

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  32. dragonllew14 December 2014 at 20:18

    Gorgeous card perfect for our challenge over at Incy Wincy this week thanks for joining us.
    Jenny x

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  33. Lin14 December 2014 at 22:04

    I am so sad to hear that Donna is closing her store. Ruddy VAT and EU!!!

    This is absolutely gorgeous. Love the image and the design.

    Thanks for sharing with us. Happy Christmas

    Lin
    Crafty Cardmakers and More

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  34. nwilliams615 December 2014 at 10:43

    I haven't read a lot about the new laws but they don't sound good for businesses! Sad to hear about the closing of a wonderful small business - we need laws that help them not close them. Well done card Pauline - that image is heartwarming and the card is adorable all the way around. Hugz

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  35. Rebecca Bradshaw15 December 2014 at 16:10

    I'm sorry to hear about the store closing and that this will be your last DT post for them. You have made some stunning creations with these gorgeous papers and this one is another beautiful card! You're definitely ending on a high note :)
    Rebecca.
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  36. CraftYourPassion15 December 2014 at 21:08

    Beautiful card,Pauline.Love the kraft coloured paper and you've framed the image beautifully.Definitely going out on a high.Thanks for joining us at Crafty Sentiments.Hope to see you again next week.
    Lisa x (GDT)

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  37. Judy McKay18 December 2014 at 23:14

    He is adorable. Great Christmas card. Love the colours. Thank you for joining us at Holly Jolly Christmas Challenges this week. Judy DT

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  38. Unknown19 December 2014 at 20:59

    So beautiful!! Thank you for joining in with us at Digi Sketch Challenge and good luck!
    Marylee DT x

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