well today i have some very exciting news , karin from http://christmasandbirthdaycards.blogspot.com/ emailed me to ask if i would like to become a DT member, after my guest slot for the month of MAY ~well you can guess i didn`t have to be asked twice ~so today is my first day as a DT member!!!above is the sketch for this week by simone ~and is lovely to use for either your xmas card or birthday card ... or both!! so hope you can join us this week and i will look forward to seeing your creations!!
here is my card ~yes a christmas card this week , another to my pile, used HOTP papers, magnolia father christmas and "santa is coming" stamp, see d`s wording, nestabilities pinking circles, ribbon and bows from my stash ~finished with a little sparkle!!here is a close up of this cheery father christmas!!

do hope you can join in this week ~ it is so exciting for me as i have never been ask to be a DT member before!! ~yes i know you are laughing at me using the computer and trying to work out the instructions to get my photo on the challenge blog ~but i did it no problem!! amazing what a difference a year makes!!
hope you have a good monday!!

Good morning Vanessa, wow what a stunning card hunny, welcome aboard the JCBC your work is inspiring and you will be such an asset to the group. I love your country cousins card below too its stunning hunny. Hope you are well sorry about the lack of blogging, im struggling to find time since having Rocky Bear! hope you have had a good weekend, and have a good week, hugs Linda x
ReplyDeleteFab card Nessy, I love the image you have used, this Santa is so cute. Congratulations on your DT post
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ReplyDeletewell done hun, your card is realy stunning hun, big huggs jo x
Great card and fantastic news.
ReplyDeleteWoo hoo huge congratulations to you Vanessa - WTG girl.
ReplyDeleteYour card is gorgeous, love your image and great colouring and that layout is fabulous
Oh...Vanessa, your card is very gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely look! and great colours christmas used.
Hugs, Mumur
Gorgeous card sweetie and woohoo - massive congrats on your new DT position - so well deserved!
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Oh gorgeous,I love this Santa and you have coloured him beautifully!!! Your mirror paper looks fabulous!
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Congrats Nessy! You so deserve the position! It will be so much fun for you! Love your cute santa card! You really made me laugh at your comment on my blog!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card Vanessa,l love the image and colours.
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Fantastic card Nessy and well done on your DT position, very well deserved if you ask me :) Donna x
ReplyDeleteWow about time to Nessy!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are one of the best cardmakers around & your blog is my favourite source of inspiration. I feel really chuffed for you !
Please could I have your address again(will save it in mya address book this time)
vanessa.neal@ntlworld.com
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Congratulations on your DT spot!! Great card, lovely work as always!
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Congratulations and welcome to the team! I love your card!!
ReplyDeleteOooh well done Nessy! so happy for you! they are lucky :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE this card! gorgeous colouring!
Sammi
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Oh Nessy that is fantastic news!! I'm so happy for you! (And the card is stunning!). I hope you are well babe. Big hugs Em.x
ReplyDeleteYeah Vanessa!!! Cheering for you!! congrats on your news my dear..you're very deserving!! :)
ReplyDeleteAs for your card, this is just brilliant!! I love the gold touches and your coloring is brilliant!! TFS! :)
Hi Vanessa congrats on the dt news thats wonderful and love the card you have made don't think I have made one christmas card yet. Thanks for visting my blog too
ReplyDeleteWow! That's fantastic news Nessy!! And well deserved, I love your cards, especially the very sparkly ones too!!
ReplyDeleteLove Becky xx
Gorgeous card Nessy - just stunning!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on becoming a DT member - so well deserved!
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Congratulations! Well deserved. Your card is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteLove your blog! Cards are so cute!
ReplyDeleteHi Vanessa, I am finally catching up! Congratulations, it is very well deserved and not altogether surprising.Lovely card and the one below is just gorgeous. I do love that image and the papers compliment it beautifully...
ReplyDeleteLovely card and well done you for being guest designer. xxx
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