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  • Coxy11
    Coxy11 Posts: 5,952 Forumite
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    Glad you like @Auti xx It looks even wonkier in your photo lovvvl! At least you know it’s hand made!!!

    Hope everyone is staying safe in this horrendous weather ❤️
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  • Wraithlady
    Wraithlady Posts: 909 Forumite
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    I have finished my card, but forgot to post it before we went away on Friday to a 1930's-themed LARP (kind of a murder-mystery weekend without any actual scripted murders) - I will endeavour to post it in the next couple of days
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  • foxandflowers
    foxandflowers Posts: 537 Forumite
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    I've posted mine this morning :) I don't think its very good compared to some of the absolutely brilliant efforts posted on here! 

    Thanks to @nmm for my beautiful card <3


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  • Coxy11
    Coxy11 Posts: 5,952 Forumite
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    Morning all!

    Lovely card @nmm 😊 and absolutely no worries @Wraithlady - we are all busy with other things and the posting date was just a suggestion. @foxandflowers I love the variety of all the cards and I’m sure yours will be no exception x

    Have a good day all
    Coxy xx
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  • daisy_1571
    daisy_1571 Posts: 2,546 Forumite
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    Another lovely card there nmm

    Dxx
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  • Auti
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    Pretty card nmm :) foxandflowers your card will be lovely because, like everyone else’s, it has been stitched in the spirit of friendship and gifted with all the best wishes possible :) 
  • nmm
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    Thank you so much for my card Daisy_1571, i love it :) Glad it arrived safely F&F


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  • daisy_1571
    daisy_1571 Posts: 2,546 Forumite
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    You are very welcome nmm xxx
    22: 3🏅 4⭐ 23: 5🏅 6 ⭐ 24 1🏅 2⭐ 25 🏅 🥈2⭐ Never save something for a special occasion. Every day is a special occasion. The diff between what you were yesterday and what you will be tomorrow is what you do today Well organised clutter is still clutter - Joshua Becker If you aren't already using something you won't start using it more by shoving it in a cupboard- AJMoney The barrier standing between you & what youre truly capable of isnt lack of info, ideas or techniques. The secret is 'do it'
  • Wraithlady
    Wraithlady Posts: 909 Forumite
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    Card posted today

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  • Coxy11
    Coxy11 Posts: 5,952 Forumite
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    Lovely card @daisy_1571 :)

    I received mine today from @foxandflowers. Thank you so much lovely 🥰 


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