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... all from my little home studio in Durban, on the east coast of sunny South Africa!

"I used to think that anyone doing anything weird was weird. I suddenly realized that anyone doing anything weird wasn't weird at all and it was the people saying they were weird that were weird." -- Paul McCartney









Wednesday, May 9, 2012

DIGISTAMPS 4 JOY "NEW BEGINNINGS' BLOG HOP

If you arrived here by way of the Digistamps 4 Joy Challenge blog, you are in exactly the place you should be!

Did you know that Digistamps 4 Joy was the first South African online digistamps store ... and it still is the ONLY one!
Digistamps 4 Joy has a new home, well actually. not really a new home cos they're still on the internet, so it would be more correct to say that the store has a new owner. Welcome, Margy - we all know that Digistamps 4 Joy is going to blossom and bloom under your loving care!

Thanks so much for all the work you have done in setting up the new shop - the new images are just beautiful, and I am sure you are going to take this South African baby to new heights.

And this, then, is the reason for our blog hop ... NEW BEGINNINGS - to migrate you all from the 'old' challenge blog to our new challenge blog - the last stop on the hop and to celebrate with us ... and we're giving away some sponsored fabulous prizes along the way!

To be eligible for the prizes (there is a prize at EACH stop and one at the last stop) there are a couple of requirements:

1.  Become a follower of each of the Design Team's blogs, and leave a comment to say that you have been there
2.  Become a member of the Digistamps 4 Joy Group on Crafters Digital Art Centre (CDAC)
3.  Complete the blog hop, which starts today, at 06:00 CAT and runs until 9 May 2012

 The line-up of stops on the hops is ...

JEN -  you are here
Digistamps4Joy - NEW BLOG (the last stop)

And now onto the generous sponsor of the prize on my blog ...

BUGABOO STAMPS and one lucky commenter will win SEVEN images of choice from the Bugaboo Store - thanks so much Jodie, Tammy and the team!
 

 

An now for me to showcase one of the NEW images available n the DS4J store ; called "Protea" - it was designed by our very own Margy, herself!

Instead of showing a project that depicts NEW BEGINNINGS, I decided to make mine a thank you card to Margy - for taking on this mammoth task!  I know she has been busy night and day, for weeks, getting this up and running in time!

Enough babbling from me ......................................................... your next stop on the hop is that of Caz/Carol/Bunny's blog : Bunny's Bits n Bobs ... 

Don't forget to become a follower of my blog and leave a talent - so you are eligible for the Bugaboo sponsored prize.

luv'n huggz
Jen Leeflang
Durban
South Africa

32 comments:

  1. Can't believe the day has come! Thanks for all the nice comments Jen! Have fun in the hop. {{{hugs}}}

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  2. Jen your card is so elegant. I love that you kept it a CAS card so as not to detract from that beautiful image. As usual your coloring is stupendous and your little bit of bling and ribbon are the perfect accents to it.
    Hugs ~ Char

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  3. Such a great card as a thank you for Margy and a very proudly South African one as well. Hugs

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  4. What a lovely card in such delicate colours. Thank you for your inspirations!

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  5. Such a wonderful card Jen - I love that you kept this gorgeous image centre stage.
    Hugs,
    Karen.xx

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  6. wow jenlee! this is just gorgeous! stunning image!

    hugs :)

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  7. Beautiful coloring and image Jen! Best of luck to all in this new venture.
    ♥ Sandi

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  8. I just love how you have coloured the Protea and incorporated it into the beautiful design.
    Hugs
    Desire
    DS4J DT member

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  9. Absolutely lovely, Jen! Your coloring is amazing, as always. How sweet to make a thank you card for Margy. You both deserve one! Y'all have done so much work...THANK YOU!

    xx Star
    DS4J DT

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  10. Beautiful card Jen, I so love protea flowers and you've coloured it beautifully.

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  11. Fantastic card! Beautiful coloring and the flower looks like it's blooming out of the card! Love the cute butteflu too! cheers, irene
    http://i-createcardsandcrafts.blogspot.com

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  12. Jen,

    What a pretty card! Good luck with your new venture!

    Hugs
    Pattie ♥

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  13. Jen what a beautiful card, I real thought I was follower already, I have you across the top as one of the sites a visit everyday to see what you have made.


    sdenimandlace1@aol.com

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  14. Love the card, the Protea is such a beautiful flower, although I have only seen it in flower shops and on the television LOL
    Best of Luck

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  15. Hi Jen, I'm still very new at digis and hope to colour like you one day! take care! T

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  16. Gorgeous card Jen, love the image and your coloring! =)
    Hugs, Elenor DS4J DT

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  17. Hi Jen! That is a very stunning flower and you know how much I adore your coloring skill! Pass me some of your talent =D Beautiful card as always!
    Hugs,
    Asmah

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  18. WOW what a fabulous creation Jen ... the embossed lines are PERFECT! Good luck on this new adventure ... I know you've been busy but all your hard work will pay off I'm sure! Thanks for the fun!

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  19. Jenn, you are a super busy person, and everything you do is the best. I am glad to see good things are going for Digi Stamp 4 Joy.

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  20. Hi Jen, love your card, it is too wonderful our Protea, you coloured it so well. xxx

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  21. this is a Beautiful Card. Love it.

    Hugs,
    Kate

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  22. Great card! I like the Sweet Stop sketch you choose. Thanks for playing along with us this week.

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  23. Lovely card! Thanks for the hop!

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  24. Congratulations on the new venture! I wish you the best on this new business, but from the looks of your delightful card your will do well!!!

    Blessings,
    Lyn
    http://spectacularprintable.blogspot.com/

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  25. Lovely card as always, Jen... I wish DS4J the best for the future and I couldnt be happier with the direction its going ... up...up....up....X

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  26. oh my! this is beautiful! love it!

    Sandy S
    scribblesbysandy.blogspot.ca
    follower!

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  27. Jen, you are one of the most inspirational crafters I know. Beautiful card!!

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  28. Brilliand card, love the image layout and the colouring is brilliant, love Carole Lockhart. :)XXX ( CDAC)

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  29. What a lovely Protea card!!
    Proudly South African! :)

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  30. Gorgeous flower, love your embossed lines on card too!

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  31. such a beautiful card, I love the main image and the lovely colours. So much fun doing this blog hop :)

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