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UnderstandBlue · 10-29-2010, 02:46 PM

Okay let's see.....

What do pirates look for and dragons guard??

LuvLee · 10-29-2010, 02:58 PM

and

guard

UnderstandBlue · 10-29-2010, 03:08 PM

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and

guard

LuvLee · 10-29-2010, 03:17 PM

Awww............cute kitty kitty!!!!

I'm smilie addicted!

pattyb · 10-29-2010, 06:05 PM

We're going on a treasure hunt on Sunday??? Does it have anything to do with holiday blitz also starting on Sunday?

I've finally got everything done, uploaded, posted, up till today - only two left to do!!!

And the holiday blitz couldn't have came at a better time as I have a holiday workshop coming up soon!!!

UnderstandBlue · 10-29-2010, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by pattyb

We're going on a treasure hunt on Sunday???

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Originally Posted by pattyb

Does it have anything to do with holiday blitz also starting on Sunday?

pattyb · 10-29-2010, 06:16 PM

Okay, I'll tune in bright and early tomorrow and Sunday

LuvLee · 10-30-2010, 03:15 AM

Treasure Hunt........Holy Cannoli that sounds awesome!!!!

UnderstandBlue · 10-30-2010, 04:07 AM

Ohhh ... it will not disappoint!

Clownmom · 10-30-2010, 08:41 AM

Well, a treasure hunt! How exciting! I'm so glad I finally caught up with the challenges today. So I'll be ready for tomorrow's treasure hunt!

stamp300 · 10-30-2010, 09:11 AM

I'm wondering what's in store for us...I have one more 2 more to make, then tomorrow's. I'll be mailing like 20 or mores cards on Monday, plus they should of received my other 9 a few weeks ago. This was one exciting challenge each day, I was glad to be able to participate being a workaholic I am, I wanted to leave work early all month so I could rush home to make a card.
Thanks for everything & looking forward to tomorrow's challenge.

Bev Barton · 10-30-2010, 02:38 PM

Now, that you have me wondering what is gonna happen tomorrow, I better finish my last 2 cards tonite. I have looked forward to these challenges, each and every day. Thanks again to all the hostesses who come up with such fun ideas. And of course, to Lydia goes a big ole bear hug for organizing and keeping us all on track.

stamp300 · 10-30-2010, 03:10 PM

Bev, I'm staying up late tonight just to make up 2 of the challenges, hopefully they will post early....busy day tomorrow. I'm helping with a fund raiser for my friend's husband who has cancer, I made a tote bag to have for the silent auction. Here's my bag.

UnderstandBlue · 10-30-2010, 03:44 PM

Holy cow that bag is GORGEOUS!!! That will be a big hit!

I wish I'd gotten the sewing gene but my sister stole it

stamp300 · 10-30-2010, 03:47 PM

Thanks Lydia...I'm hoping it will be a big hit tomorrow.

UnderstandBlue · 10-30-2010, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Bev Barton

Now, that you have me wondering what is gonna happen tomorrow, I better finish my last 2 cards tonite. I have looked forward to these challenges, each and every day. Thanks again to all the hostesses who come up with such fun ideas. And of course, to Lydia goes a big ole bear hug for organizing and keeping us all on track.

stamp300 · 10-30-2010, 04:22 PM

Isn't that cute? Is that the only clue we're getting?

UnderstandBlue · 10-30-2010, 04:24 PM

Well... I gave you a clue that there would be a treasure hunt, right?

And that it's a totally customizable challenge.

And that if you "read" between the lines you might be able to guess what that means with the information available to you..

I'M SO EXCITED I CAN HARDLY STAND IT!!

I might have to yell out the answer to the DH just to get it off my chest!

Ksnurse · 10-30-2010, 05:11 PM

Ooooh, a treasure hunt....and customizable....hmmmm....can't wait to see the details...

Big FAT hugs (as Pat would say) to you Lydia and all the hostesses for this wonderful month of challenges...I am so happy that I was able to do them all, I've never made so many cards in a month before unless they were all the same....this has really been a boon to my creative mojo....Don't you just wish we could be there when the boxes start rolling in....WHOOHOO!!! talk about happy mail....

thx again....

LuvLee · 10-30-2010, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by stamp300

Bev, I'm staying up late tonight just to make up 2 of the challenges, hopefully they will post early....busy day tomorrow. I'm helping with a fund raiser for my friend's husband who has cancer, I made a tote bag to have for the silent auction. Here's my bag.

Gorgeous!!! Wow!! I sure wish I could sew, but I can't.....that will be a big hit I bet!!!

UnderstandBlue · 10-30-2010, 05:24 PM

Aww Sheri - thanks! I agree - it's really fun to have a challenge every day. I really need that to get out of my creative box!

And yes, I do wish I could be there

LuvLee · 10-30-2010, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Understandblue

Well... I gave you a clue that there would be a treasure hunt, right?

And that it's a totally customizable challenge.

And that if you "read" between the lines you might be able to guess what that means with the information available to you..

I'M SO EXCITED I CAN HARDLY STAND IT!!

I might have to yell out the answer to the DH just to get it off my chest!

Hmmmmmmmmm..................let's see.............

So we'll hop through all the challenges and make our own following some type of "recipe" challenge???

LuvLee · 10-30-2010, 05:30 PM

Oh I can only imagine all the smiles and happiness with the boxes arriving for them!!!! What special mail days for them and I'd love to be there too!!

CAKath · 10-30-2010, 10:55 PM

Wow, I haven't checked this thread for a while and now I find there's a huge surprise in store for us tomorrow- yippee! What a fabulous month it's been. I am a few behind but no worries, I will get them done by deadline. Lydia, you are the bomb! You have kept things organized, answered our questions, moved our cards- whatever it took to make this run smoothly. Thank you so very much. Well, back to the stamping table to finish a card. I"ll check in tomorrow.

Cook22 · 10-31-2010, 02:25 AM

When does Sunday start over there, LOL. I'm out of kilter because our clocks went back last night, so I think your Sunday starts later. Or is it earlier - I always come unstuck on this one

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I'll be keeping the laptop on and stalking - it sounds cool!
I have 35 cards all packed up and ready to go - just today's to add in.
What wonderful smilies - again!! - Lee.

Ksnurse · 10-31-2010, 02:58 AM

well, my Sunday has already started....finished on treadmill and stalking for a bit before leave for work....

I didn't know Ireland set the clocks back...see the things I learn here..

Cook22 · 10-31-2010, 03:12 AM

Yep. It's fine when I am just thinking about Irish time - well, in fact European time, because even though there are different time zones we all change the same day - but Australian time changes differently and a couple of times we've miscalculated

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I hope you get to see the challenge before you have to leave for work.

UnderstandBlue · 10-31-2010, 03:45 AM

Psssst.....

Cook22 · 10-31-2010, 03:51 AM

Yep, I just saw it

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I have about an hour to get lost in Etsy till it's time to start dinner. Look out for the paper trail if I don't find my way back.
Fab challenge, Lydia. They've all been great, really.

RTJmom · 10-31-2010, 09:22 AM

Can you explain the reasoning behind having to put each one in clear cellophane bags or ziploc bags? It sure does make my packaging very big and bulking...just wondering

Clownmom · 10-31-2010, 01:49 PM

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Can you explain the reasoning behind having to put each one in clear cellophane bags or ziploc bags? It sure does make my packaging very big and bulking...just wondering

I believe it's to keep them clean as the patients and families are going through them to pick out the ones they want. There could be lots of fingerprints all over the cards otherwise.

texan947 · 10-31-2010, 03:08 PM

2 more cards to go and then I will have done all the challenges and a few of them twice. I am hoping to get the last two knocked out before I go to bed tonight.

pattyb · 10-31-2010, 04:16 PM

I'm done! Those final two took a lot out of me - LOL

pattyb · 10-31-2010, 04:16 PM

I also did not buy one single new thing! I was determined to use what I had!!!

hdp · 11-01-2010, 04:46 AM

This was such a great month of challenges. I'm disappointed that it's over. It was fun signing onto Splitcoast each morning to see what the challenge was for the day. Kudo's to the daily hosts. It was fun (and a relief) being able to do each challenge because I already had the supplies on hand. A BIG thank you to all the people that spent many hours putting this together.

Hazel

UnderstandBlue · 11-01-2010, 04:57 AM

Ohh Hazel thank you! You read my mind. I was sad this morning not to post a new challenge! The hostesses and all of you made it a wonderful month, so thank you so much!!

CAKath · 11-01-2010, 05:39 AM

Yes, what a fun month! I have one more card to go and I'll be complete. I did do a few extra through the month, but I have to do one of every one to finish. Lydia, you must have been on line 24/7 throughout this time as you always answered my questions quickly. Thanks so much for your support and help.

Clownmom · 11-01-2010, 06:47 AM

I packed up my flat-rate Priority Mail box, and there was still some room in there -- so I added some cards I had in my stash to fill it up. Like everyone else, it was a little disappointing not to have another Hope challenge to do this morning. But, SCS is always coming up with a "twist," so I'll look forward to the next one. VSN is coming up in a couple of weeks!