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A Time for Giving

I know we still have yet to get past Thanksgiving, but think of it, Christmas is fast approaching too!
I actually started making my homemade gifts, and our challenge at Stamptacular Sunday has provided a perfect opportunity to get everyone inspired and in the mood for the holidays.

Please join me for Stamptacular Sunday Challenge #86: "A Time for Giving"

For this week's challenge you will create a gift for someone for a special occasion. NO CARDS ALLOWED! …However, don’t forget to STAMP! Afterall, we are the STAMPtacular Sunday Challenge!

This week's fabulous prize donated by:

PRIZE: This lovely Magnolia Stamp 
 
Here's a special gift I created - all festive
and twinkley, and loaded with lots of sweets!
Check out the twinkling lights wrapped around the roof trim!  Ooooh!  It's actually a necklace, which I was lucky enough to find at a Hallmark shop...
I saw the necklace & knew that it would be perfect on this little lantern!

The stamp on this side is "Mistletoe Mouse" from Impression Obsession.

 
The stamp on this side is "Merry Mouse" from Impression Obsession.

I hope you'll play along with us at the Stamptacular Sunday Challenge - my DT Sisters & I look forward to seeing your awesome gift creations!

I've entered this project in the following challenges:
OSAT #40: Choose a season or Event
Crafty Cardmakers: Anything but a Card
A Spoonful of Sugar: Anything Goes

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  1. Betty WrightNovember 21, 2010 at 9:29 PM

    WOW!WOW! WOW! and MORE WOW! Annette, this is amazing and fabulous! Not only am I amazed at the fabulous presentation and detailing with lights but you have one of my FAVORITE chocolates inside! Fabulicious, girl!

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  2. stampingmarianneNovember 23, 2010 at 8:19 AM

    Your lanterns are so beautiful!
    Very festive and beautiful!
    marianne

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  3. LizNovember 23, 2010 at 8:58 AM

    Annette your work all if it is so stunning I am a great admirer of your blog the whole lot is stunning!
    Thanks for joing OSAAT

    Liz x

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  4. AnonymousNovember 23, 2010 at 4:18 PM

    Brill lantern, it's so festive and what a lovely gift!

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  5. Shell Shearer SwinscoeNovember 24, 2010 at 6:56 AM

    Just stunning! I love the little mices they are so sweet!
    Thank you for sharing with us at OSAAT this week, good luck!
    Hugs shell xx

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  6. Agnieszka MNovember 24, 2010 at 9:16 AM

    Wow, stunning project!! i love it!
    Thanks for joining us at OSAAT this week and good luck!
    Hugs
    Agnieszka

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  7. Sarah_WNovember 24, 2010 at 7:17 PM

    Oh my goodness! This is fantastic! I love the fairylights and the fact you could fill that lantern with lots and lots of goodies to make a fantastic gift. Thanks for joining us at Crafty Cardmakers - Good Luck!

    Sarah xx

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  8. DeirdreNovember 25, 2010 at 6:07 AM

    Annette, enjoy Thanksgiving. Hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend.

    Welcome to the Paperplay gang.... looking forward to getting to know you better. Deirdre

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  9. AndreaMNovember 25, 2010 at 1:41 PM

    WOW, what a wonderful creation!

    Hugs, AndreaM

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  10. DeeNovember 28, 2010 at 11:36 PM

    Wow, who ever you give this to is truly getting a special gift and it lights up. You did an awesome job.

    Thanks for joining us a Crafty Cardmakers.

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  11. maddy hillDecember 1, 2010 at 11:57 AM

    oooooooohhhh what a fantastic make - just love the idea and all that goes with it - and wow those lights !love love love it !
    maddy x

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