Here is Challenge 25, a big 'Thank you' to Guiseppa for coming up with this one:
I thought it would be fun to talk a little about our kids. Challenge 25 is going to be about what your child or children like to do. If you don't have children maybe a grandchild, niece or nephew or if you are a Godparent, talk about your Godchildren. Are they involved in sports, music, art or maybe the school play? Let's talk about it. Lets see your layouts bragging about the wonderful children in your lives!…
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Added by Karenwendy81 on December 15, 2009 at 12:30pm —
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I can't believe it is December already and today is also our 1st Birthday here at Butterfly crafts!!! I just want to take a moment to thanks everyone who has played along with us over the last year and all of our wonderful DT members :)
So here is the next challenge, a big 'thank you' to Fay for coming up with this one:
'What's your beauty regime?' Has it changed over the years, has it been influenced by anyone (mum, gran), do you have to have the latest products? Or are you a soap and water g…
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Added by Karenwendy81 on December 1, 2009 at 7:29pm —
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It's time for challenge 23, a big thank you to Guiseppa for coming up with this one:
I want you all to take a few minutes to think about the things that make you happy! I know we all have so many of them. Your challenge is to do a layout on the things that make you happy! It could be one thing that makes you happy or many. It could be as simple as your cup of coffee in the morning to the sweet smiles of your little children. Go for it! What makes you happy!
Please upload your LO's to our gal…
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Added by Karenwendy81 on November 15, 2009 at 4:23pm —
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Here is the challenge 22 topic:
If you could be any character in any TV show or film, who would you be and why? Would you choose someone who's character you relate to or someone who is a total opposite to yourself?
Please upload your LO's to our gallery, leave us a link in the comments or e-mail them to Butterflycrafts1@aol.com by 30th November to be in with a chance of becoming our December guest designer and this month the winner will also receive this Tango Kit from our November Spo…
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Added by Karenwendy81 on November 2, 2009 at 9:29am —
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Hi Everyone,
It's time for Challenge 21, this is the first challenge for our new 15th of the month DT and big thank you to Guiseppa for coming up with this challenge:
We all have a time in our life when we have had a moment that changed our life for the good or the bad. I want you to scrap that defining moment, a moment that changed your life. It could be the birth of a baby, when you met your significant other or a career change. Tell us about it. Help us to learn a little more about you!
Ple…
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Added by Karenwendy81 on October 15, 2009 at 12:32pm —
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I have had the hardest job over the last couple of days to try to decide on a new DT from all the wonderful and talented applications we received. I just want to take a moment to thank everyone who sent in applications and without further ado please meet our winter DT....
Joining us again are:
Guiseppa Gubler - USA - Assistant DT Coordinator
Roberta Gallotti - Italy
and here are our new DT members:
Avina - Singapore
Fay Powell - UK
Brenda Weaver - USA
Meghan Currier - USA
Elina Koutsour…
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Added by Karenwendy81 on October 8, 2009 at 9:00am —
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I just wanted to take some time to thank our fantastic Summer DT, I can't believe the term is over already it has gone so quick.
Thank you so much for all your hard work and the beautiful and inspirational examples you created for every challenge:
Adeline
Leanne Inkpen
Leanne Love
Jodi
Louise
Lou
Roberta
Marlene
Frances
Sarah
Krista
Tina
Tara
Sandra
Guiseppa
Georgina
Jocelyn
Maria
and a special thank you to Vicki for being a fantastic assistant DT co-ordinator, and coming up with such great c…
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Added by Karenwendy81 on September 18, 2009 at 8:38pm —
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Hi everyone, it's time for challenge 20, a big thank you to Vicki for coming up with this one...
For the next challenge we'd like you to do a layout
about a summer family tradition. Could be something you do every year, something you just started this year or something you did when you were a kid and miss.
Please upload your LO's to our gallery, leave us a link in the comments or e-mail them to Butterflycrafts1@aol.com by 5th October (you have a little extra time this month as I will be…
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Added by Karenwendy81 on September 15, 2009 at 2:56pm —
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Butterfly Crafts Winter DT Call:
Butterfly crafts challenge Blog (Butterfly-crafts.blogspot.com) are looking for new design team members for our winter term (Oct – Jan 31st 2010).
Challenges are set every 2 weeks and the DT will be split into 2 teams and expected to complete 1 layout every 4 weeks. (Please note - The blog and forum are just for fun and inspiration so I will not be able to offer any prizes of freebies for the DT)
DT Duties:
· Create one layout every 4 weeks
· Make sure lay-ou…
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Added by Karenwendy81 on September 1, 2009 at 5:26pm —
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It's time for challenge 19, so here is the challenge:
For the next challenge we want you to create a LO about your favourite song. Why is it your favourite? Does it bring back special memories?
Please upload your LO's to our gallery, leave us a link in the comments or e-mail them to Butterflycrafts1@aol.com by 5th October (you have a little extra time this month as I will be on vacation) to be in with a chance of becoming our October guest designer and this month the winner will also receive a…
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Added by Karenwendy81 on September 1, 2009 at 12:50pm —
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Our August winner is......
Mirjam:

Congratulations Mirjam!! Please e-mail me at Butterflycrafts1@aol.com so we can get you your prize from our August sponsor Angel Crafts. Thanks again to everyone who took part in this months challenges. Challenge 19 will be with you tomorrow....
Karen xxx
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Added by Karenwendy81 on August 31, 2009 at 3:00pm —
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Here are the results of our first cyber crop:
The DT picked their favourite lay-out's for their challenges, and the winners recieved a bonus 5 points towards their totals, here are the winners:-
Twilight Challenge - Mica
Grease Challenge - Claire
Jocelyn's cardstock challenge - Chris
ET challenge - Fay
Shopaholic Challenge - Chris
HSM Challenge - Chris
Harry Potter Challenge - Fay
Charlies Angels Challenge - Chris
G-force challenge - Chris
Wedding singer challenge - Kelly
Hairspray Challenge -…
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Added by Karenwendy81 on August 23, 2009 at 3:39pm —
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About Me :
I'm 34, married and have Hollie who is 10 and Louis 7.
I've always been into crafting since being a child and found scrapbooking about 6yrs ago. It's the one papercraft that's stuck with me and I'm happy to say I'm completely addicted.
I have my own business which…
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Added by Karenwendy81 on August 16, 2009 at 9:28am —
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It's time for challenge 18, thanks to Vicki for coming up with this great challenge:
The next challenge is all about your best friend(s). What makes them special, how did you meet, what things do you do together? Show off your awesome bff(s) to the scrappy world!!
Please upload your LO's to our gallery, leave us a link in the comments or e-mail them to Butterflycrafts1@aol.com by 30th August to be in with a chance of becoming our September guest designer and this month the winner will also rec…
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Added by Karenwendy81 on August 15, 2009 at 8:45am —
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We will be holding our first ever cyber crop this weekend!!! You can join us from Fri 14th - Sun 16th for our movie themed crop.
We have some fantastic challenges, games and a great prize from a fantastic sponsor 'Bad Girls Kits'
Here's a little bit about
Bad Girls:-
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Added by Karenwendy81 on August 13, 2009 at 4:00pm —
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It's time for challenge 17, so here is the challenge:
For the next challenge we want you to create a
LO about a favourite food or drink. We want to know what you can't resist, whether it be home cooked, a favourite restaurant or snack - what is yummy to you....
Please upload your LO's to our gallery, leave us a link in the comments or e-mail them to Butterflycrafts1@aol.com by 30th August to be in with a chance of becoming our September guest designer and this month the winner will als…
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Added by Karenwendy81 on August 1, 2009 at 1:45pm —
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Hi! My name is Lisa and I am a 40-(shhhhh) recent empty-nester. At least I was as of last August. This summer, my son, who is a college graduate, has returned home for a brief stay and my daughter is home on summer break. I thought I would never adjust to living alone, but that ad…
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Added by Karenwendy81 on July 31, 2009 at 6:46pm —
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Our July winner is...
Lisa:-

Congratulations Lisa!! (please e-mail me at Butterflycrafts1@aol.com so we can get you your prize from our July sponsor Angel Crafts. Thanks again to everyone who took part in this months challenges. Challenge 17 will be with you tomorrow…
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Added by Karenwendy81 on July 31, 2009 at 6:44pm —
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We will be holding our first ever cyber crop on the weekend starting Friday 14th Aug - Sun 16th Aug - so make sure you make a note in your diary!!!
Our theme is Movies and we have some fantastic challenges, games and a great prize from a fantastic sponsor so make sure you come check it out......
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Added by Karenwendy81 on July 18, 2009 at 8:43pm —
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Here we go with challenge 16, thanks to Vicki for coming up with this great challenge:
This challenge is about scrapping
your quirks and idiosyncrasies . Things that you do that make you special, maybe a pet peeve or a funny habit. Maybe it's weird maybe it's normal...it's up to you!
Please upload your LO's to our gallery, leave us a link in the comments or e-mail them to Butterflycrafts1@aol.com by 30th July to be in with a chance of becoming our August guest designer and this month th…
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Added by Karenwendy81 on July 15, 2009 at 4:43pm —
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