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			<title>Christmas Stamped Image Swap!!</title>
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			<dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Anyone fancy joining in with a christmas stamped image swap, five images each, send them to me, and now my craft room is sorted they wont be lost like the last lot! lol
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Deadline to get images to me November 15th <img src="http://illiweb.com/fa/i/smiles/icon_smile.gif" alt="" /> ooh yes and a sae please xx
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Participants - 
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Me (Deanne) (done)
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Dee (recvd)
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Anne (cfc) (recvd)
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Gez (recvd)
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Fe-Fe (recvd)
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Cazzy (in post)]]></description>
			<category>Swap Shop</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:56:39 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Christmas FAT PAGE</title>
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			<dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
			<description>For those who are originally from the PCJ forum, Debbie ran a fantastic themed swap of FAT PAGES



Basically rather than send people a christmas card we all did the same size card with a christmas theme on the front and our name and details on the back leaving an edge on the left so it could be binded together how we wanted once we recvd all of them from everyone. You would post the fat pages direct to each person.

You make one fat page for everyone on the list, including if you like making  ...</description>
			<category>Card Chit Chat</category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:14:16 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Challenge 16 Winner!</title>
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			<dc:creator>Julia</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Well I just want to thank you all for taking part in my Masculine challenge and I have to say I just loved all the entries and wish you could all have a prize. But as there can only be one winner for me it has to be DEE and her fabulous card that just made me laugh out loud.
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<img src="http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee2/deeke664/Don.jpg" alt="" />
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Enjoy your Prize Dee and thanks again everyone for taking part.]]></description>
			<category>Weekly Challenges</category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:42:15 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Challenge 15 - winner</title>
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			<dc:creator>chocolate fudge cake</dc:creator>
			<description>Thank you all so much for joining in my challenge this week.



It was so difficult to choose a winner as they are all so beautiful in their own completely different ways, but one has captured my 'must-have-pink' heart above all others. So the winner this week is...................................... ................................................





Pipster.





I hope peeps don't think that's cheating as it's my birthday card but I do adore it.



Congratulations Pippa and good luck everyone  ...</description>
			<category>Weekly Challenges</category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:48:37 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Challenge 17</title>
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			<dc:creator>Fe-Fe</dc:creator>
			<description>This week it is Lyn’s (aka Spyder) turn to set the challenge. Lyn has created this great sketch for you to follow.









This week's prize will be posted shortly. 









And here are some gorgeous examples from our very own Quirky Crafts Design Team.



Lyn has created this lovely snowman card.





Anne has used the sketch to make this gorgeous little Pink ATC.





Fe has flipped the sketch upside down to create this Christmas card.





Gez has used Lyn's sketch to create this Gorjuss  ...</description>
			<category>Weekly Challenges</category>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:46:39 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>3 letter words</title>
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			<dc:creator>Fe-Fe</dc:creator>
			<description>Ok here's a new one for you. 



All you have to do is post a 3 letter word using the last letter of the previous word to create a new word. 



They don't have to run alphabetically just always use the last letter of previous word and be 3 letters only. For example if the first word was &quot;one&quot; the next word would have to start with &quot;e&quot; and be 3 letters like &quot;egg&quot; then the next would start with &quot;g&quot; like &quot;gem&quot; etc.

 

 

We'll start with.....

  ...</description>
			<category>Fun and Games</category>
			<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:42:29 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Online At Home</title>
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			<dc:creator>wulfcwen</dc:creator>
			<description>At last I back online at home   there is still some work to do on the computer as it is not recognising 2GB of memory so it is a little slow but I am online and that is such a lovely feeling.

No more having to go to the library to get things done and it also means I will be able to upload pics yippeeee  

I am taking a few precautions so I can easily find my favs in case things go wrong  and I have to wipe anything to get this computer working like it used to.

So I am back and will be around  ...</description>
			<category>Good News</category>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:58:19 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Scrabble Game</title>
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			<dc:creator>Fe-Fe</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Ok the game is on... Scrabble 
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Change one letter of the bottom word posted and let's see who gets stuck and can't continue! 
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Rules: You cannot add letters. You cannot use foreign languages. You can only change one letter. 
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(Hope you don't mind Flee I couldn't resist bringing this across)
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First Word - Bake]]></description>
			<category>Fun and Games</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 09:45:55 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Word Association</title>
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			<dc:creator>Fe-Fe</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Very simply just add a word associated with the last word posted.
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We'll start with...
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Scissors]]></description>
			<category>Fun and Games</category>
			<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:19:44 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>What I want right now</title>
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			<dc:creator>cazzy</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[I get a daily Squeeek from House Mouse, each day a picture of a stamp appears in my inbox which of course you can purchase from them. Today it was this one and I have so got to have it: <img src="http://www.house-mouse.com/products/400/HMLR1048.jpg" alt="" />]]></description>
			<category>Shopping Links</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:07:07 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Pink ATC swap</title>
			<link>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/monthly-atc-swops-f10/pink-atc-swap-t354.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>chocolate fudge cake</dc:creator>
			<description>I thought it was time for another ATC swap and this time I can't resist my favourite colour, so the theme is PINK. Anything pink goes, any style, any medium so time to get creative girls.  



If you'd like to take part post a reply to this thread and pm me if you need my addy.  Then please send TWO pink themed ATCs (must be 2.5&quot; x 3.5&quot;) and an SAE to me by Thursday 12th November. 



Look forward to seeing your ATCs.



Chocolate Fudge Cake

Deanne

Caro - Rec'd

Gez

Fe-Fe

Debbie  ...</description>
			<category>Monthly ATC Swops</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:28:54 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>New Cross stich stuff</title>
			<link>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/sewing-chit-chat-f23/new-cross-stich-stuff-t377.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>wulfcwen</dc:creator>
			<description>I bought some lovely cross stitch things in Texas and will enjoy making them. They are so much cheaper there than here so I got some kits for myself. I want to make a cushion for Xmasa and to make cushions for the bed as well so lts to sew and enjoy and recall my wonderful trip to Texas</description>
			<category>Sewing Chit Chat</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:01:50 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Wow - Guess what?</title>
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			<dc:creator>chocolate fudge cake</dc:creator>
			<description>I'm chuffed to bits - I have won two blog challenges this week!!



Firstly over on our lovely Debbee's The Crafty Pad it was a fab sketch challenge and I get to be a guest on their DT for a week - yippee      



and Secondly over on Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge blog: http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/



I don't enter many but try to do 2 or 3 on a regular basis and this is the first time I've any! </description>
			<category>Good News</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:52:39 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Texas Scrap book</title>
			<link>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/scrapbook-chit-chat-f7/texas-scrap-book-t406.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>wulfcwen</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[After my trip to Texas I will be maing a scrap book about it and hope to get more pics from our friends as he was taking so many. They will be sending them onto us soon and then I will be able to make a start.
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I bought some lovely papers and embelishments in Texas to add to the pages. I am loking forward to getting it started but need to get some other things done first.
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I have an album ready to use now all I need is time LOL]]></description>
			<category>Scrapbook Chit Chat</category>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:01:27 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/scrapbook-chit-chat-f7/texas-scrap-book-t406.htm#5284</comments>
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			<title>Spellbinders giveaway</title>
			<link>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/blog-links-f20/spellbinders-giveaway-t403.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>cazzy</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Spellbinders are giving away Nesties on their blog.<a href="http://www.quirkycrafts.net/Spellbinders%20blog" target="_blank"><a href="http://spellbinderspaperarts.com/blog/" target="_blank">http://spellbinderspaperarts.com/blog/</a></a>]]></description>
			<category>Blog Links</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:22:21 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/blog-links-f20/spellbinders-giveaway-t403.htm#5266</comments>
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			<title>Pink Slice at good price</title>
			<link>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/shopping-links-f19/pink-slice-at-good-price-t395.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>cazzy</dc:creator>
			<description>I just bought a Pink Slice kit here: http://www.smartcrafts.co.uk/epages/es117161.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/es117161_shop/Products/%22SLICE_MACHINE%20PINK%22



I previously bought a bargain cartridge that cuts the tags for the tag maker I have, which is underused due to me hating cutting them by hand! I have been looking around but this is the best price I have found, and I only found it today. So a new toy is on the way!      </description>
			<category>Shopping Links</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:55:04 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/shopping-links-f19/pink-slice-at-good-price-t395.htm#5151</comments>
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			<title>Christmas ATC swap</title>
			<link>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/monthly-atc-swops-f10/christmas-atc-swap-t399.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>chocolate fudge cake</dc:creator>
			<description>I know we have extended the Pink swap, but I need to to get this one up and running to ensure we have enough time for everyone to receive theirs back before the big day!    (blimey - I have waited all year to use that face!)



So any interpretation of Christmas that you like: red,green, gold; blue, pink, lilac; traditional, contemporary - just as long as it's festive     



If you'd like to join in please send me 2 ATCs plus an SAE (with large stamp on) to arrive by Monday 14th Dec, I will  ...</description>
			<category>Monthly ATC Swops</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:14:42 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/monthly-atc-swops-f10/christmas-atc-swap-t399.htm#5182</comments>
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			<title>I'm hopeless</title>
			<link>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/atc-chit-chat-f11/i-m-hopeless-t396.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Dee</dc:creator>
			<description>I've put the ATC's into the Gallery and tried to put the link into the Pink Swap thread .... failed LOL. So if you'd like to take a peek....... they are in there LOL 







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			<category>ATC Chit Chat</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:51:37 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/atc-chit-chat-f11/i-m-hopeless-t396.htm#5171</comments>
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			<title>Challenge 16</title>
			<link>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/weekly-challenges-f3/challenge-16-t388.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Fe-Fe</dc:creator>
			<description>This week it is Julia’s turn to set the challenge. Julia would like to see projects with a



“Masculine Theme”



This week's prize for the challenge will be a pastel cardstock with matching envelopes and ribbons with a percy penguin very kindly donated by our very own Debbie from The Crafty Pad



And here are some gorgeous examples from our very own Quirky Crafts Design Team.



This gorgeous tag book has been made by Julia







Anne has made this great masculine card.







This  ...</description>
			<category>Weekly Challenges</category>
			<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:49:16 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/weekly-challenges-f3/challenge-16-t388.htm#5051</comments>
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			<title>Forum Member's blog links</title>
			<link>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/blog-links-f20/forum-member-s-blog-links-t295.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>cazzy</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Post your blog links here, if we have a list it is easier for people to blog hop from one post! <img src="http://illiweb.com/fa/i/smiles/icon_bounce.gif" alt="" />]]></description>
			<category>Blog Links</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:54:43 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/blog-links-f20/forum-member-s-blog-links-t295.htm#3621</comments>
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			<title>Awful weather</title>
			<link>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/non-craft-related-f16/awful-weather-t400.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>cazzy</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Not only was it awful yesterday, and really awful trying to drive home in it, it is awful today too. It looks like the pergola has snapped, don't know how himself will sort it out as it has wisteria growing all round it.
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Now the leaves are down one nest has come down but the other precarious looking nest is still up there complete with abandoned egg. I think I will avoid walking under the pergola and nest for a while! <img src="http://illiweb.com/fa/i/smiles/affraid.gif" alt="" />]]></description>
			<category>Non Craft Related</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:34:31 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/non-craft-related-f16/awful-weather-t400.htm#5183</comments>
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			<title>Computer help - laptop?</title>
			<link>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/non-craft-related-f16/computer-help-laptop-t398.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>cazzy</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[My son arrived earlier with his laptop and Windows 7 to install, but I need the laptop to connect to my router. Got into the router, not sure what device I am looking for to allow it.
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Looked for vpn ip address on the laptop and it seemed a bit long and mostly 0s but it won't go in. Any ideas?]]></description>
			<category>Non Craft Related</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:19:37 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/non-craft-related-f16/computer-help-laptop-t398.htm#5176</comments>
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			<title>Fairy Story</title>
			<link>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/fun-and-games-f14/fairy-story-t87.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Dee</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[OK................ no one seems to have started this one so here goes.  
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On the other Forum we had a fairy story which Debbie started.  For those not in the know, I'll start it off, then the next person adds 5 words to it.... and so on.  Here goes...
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Once upon a time there ......   <img src="http://illiweb.com/fa/i/smiles/icon_biggrin.png" alt="Very Happy" longdesc="1" />]]></description>
			<category>Fun and Games</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 06:38:20 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/fun-and-games-f14/fairy-story-t87.htm#704</comments>
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			<title>Happy Birthday Choc Fudge Cake!</title>
			<link>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/good-news-f15/happy-birthday-choc-fudge-cake-t394.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Fe-Fe</dc:creator>
			<description>Happy Birthday Anne 

Hope you have had a wonderful day!   </description>
			<category>Good News</category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:48:52 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/good-news-f15/happy-birthday-choc-fudge-cake-t394.htm#5113</comments>
			<guid>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/good-news-f15/happy-birthday-choc-fudge-cake-t394.htm</guid>
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			<title>poorly boy</title>
			<link>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/non-craft-related-f16/poorly-boy-t392.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
			<description>I havent being around much due to no laptop but I'm away again for a little while as my little boy has suspected swine flu, he was really poorly in the night so i'll pop on when i can x</description>
			<category>Non Craft Related</category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:33:39 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/non-craft-related-f16/poorly-boy-t392.htm#5086</comments>
			<guid>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/non-craft-related-f16/poorly-boy-t392.htm</guid>
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			<title>New Site and Blog Candy</title>
			<link>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/good-news-f15/new-site-and-blog-candy-t390.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>debbee</dc:creator>
			<description>I have just launched a new Blog site to sell my stamps from



http://thecraftypadstampdesigns.blogspot.com



the orginal blog shall still remain for the challenges only. 



Would love to know what you all think of it. 



I have also a wee bit of candy up on it too to celebrate.     </description>
			<category>Good News</category>
			<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:36:49 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/good-news-f15/new-site-and-blog-candy-t390.htm#5077</comments>
			<guid>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/good-news-f15/new-site-and-blog-candy-t390.htm</guid>
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			<title>Challenge 15</title>
			<link>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/weekly-challenges-f3/challenge-15-t373.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Fe-Fe</dc:creator>
			<description>This week it is Anne’s (Chocolate Fudge Cake) turn to set the challenge and it is:





A recipe challenge:







Anne would like to see you use on your projects:



1 ribbon

2 shades of pink

3 eyelets





This week's prize will be posted shortly. 









And here are some gorgeous examples from our very own Quirky Crafts Design Team.





Here's is Anne's tasty cup cake card. 







Cazzy has made these two lovely Christmas cards.











Fe has made these two pretty pink cards.











Gez  ...</description>
			<category>Weekly Challenges</category>
			<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:08:52 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/weekly-challenges-f3/challenge-15-t373.htm#4849</comments>
			<guid>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/weekly-challenges-f3/challenge-15-t373.htm</guid>
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			<title>Sock Monkeys!</title>
			<link>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/sewing-chit-chat-f23/sock-monkeys-t250.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
			<description>Yesterday, amazingly within my tomato plant I found this strange creature!



She is from the planet 'Sock' !!! and I shall call her Winnie  and she is my new crafting companion, where my stash goes, she goes 

xxx </description>
			<category>Sewing Chit Chat</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:39:05 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/sewing-chit-chat-f23/sock-monkeys-t250.htm#2909</comments>
			<guid>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/sewing-chit-chat-f23/sock-monkeys-t250.htm</guid>
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			<title>hello happy people</title>
			<link>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/scrapbook-chit-chat-f7/hello-happy-people-t382.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>AshleyDominique</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Hey I just wanna show you my design I made this using adobe photoshop 7
<br />
I need your comments to improve my work, thank you very much:
<br />

<br />
<img src="http://i38.tinypic.com/2pu0gt5.jpg" alt="" />]]></description>
			<category>Scrapbook Chit Chat</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:22:21 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/scrapbook-chit-chat-f7/hello-happy-people-t382.htm#4959</comments>
			<guid>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/scrapbook-chit-chat-f7/hello-happy-people-t382.htm</guid>
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			<title>Hello from Nottingham, UK! :)</title>
			<link>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f1/hello-from-nottingham-uk-t389.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>babyfreckles</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Hiya! I thought I would introduce myself! 
<br />
Im Katie, 24 and live in Nottingham, UK. I love card making and cross stitching! Not sure if I am allowed to post a link to my blog, but I do like to update that when I can! 
<br />
Looking forward to getting to know you all <img src="http://illiweb.com/fa/i/smiles/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" longdesc="2" />
<br />
xx]]></description>
			<category>Introduce Yourself</category>
			<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:53:48 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f1/hello-from-nottingham-uk-t389.htm#5052</comments>
			<guid>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f1/hello-from-nottingham-uk-t389.htm</guid>
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			<title>Christmas Gift Tags swap</title>
			<link>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/monthly-atc-swops-f10/christmas-gift-tags-swap-t309.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>wulfcwen</dc:creator>
			<description>Ok I am hoping that this will prove to be succesful as we all need gift tags.

Theme Christmas

Number 2 for 2 

Medium Any

Date to be with me End of November

Date returns sent out first week of December

Size 3inches X 2 inches

All you need is some card measuring 2inches X 3inches decorate it in any way you like. Hand draw, use stamps, collage, sew anything as long as it to do with Christmas, so think Santa, Holly, reindeer, Penquins, Xmas Trees anything at all.This size will fit an ATC sleve  ...</description>
			<category>Monthly ATC Swops</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:38:39 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/monthly-atc-swops-f10/christmas-gift-tags-swap-t309.htm#3925</comments>
			<guid>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/monthly-atc-swops-f10/christmas-gift-tags-swap-t309.htm</guid>
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			<title>Not on very often....again.....</title>
			<link>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/non-craft-related-f16/not-on-very-oftenagain-t384.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>debbee</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[because I have my brother come down to stay for a bit. <img src="http://illiweb.com/fa/i/smiles/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" longdesc="2" /> <img src="http://illiweb.com/fa/i/smiles/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" longdesc="2" />  So I can only pop on now and then briefly..lol..but I will return.....lol]]></description>
			<category>Non Craft Related</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:43:04 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/non-craft-related-f16/not-on-very-oftenagain-t384.htm#4976</comments>
			<guid>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/non-craft-related-f16/not-on-very-oftenagain-t384.htm</guid>
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			<title>Challenge - no time limit</title>
			<link>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/challenges-f8/challenge-no-time-limit-t385.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>debbee</dc:creator>
			<description>Here is another challenge for you all to do when you can. 



The challenge is to alter a spoon....anything goes 



Here is one I have altered (actually did it for my dt project over at the crafty pad)



There is a tutorial on it here  http://thecraftypad.blogspot.com/2009/11/tutorial-for-altered-spoon.html



I have embossed the whole spoon with gold embossing powder.



Look forward to seeing yours.  </description>
			<category>Challenges</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:53:27 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/challenges-f8/challenge-no-time-limit-t385.htm#4977</comments>
			<guid>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/challenges-f8/challenge-no-time-limit-t385.htm</guid>
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			<title>Texas Is Lovely</title>
			<link>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/non-craft-related-f16/texas-is-lovely-t376.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>wulfcwen</dc:creator>
			<description>Wow what agreat time I had in Texas it is lovely there. Think of Lincolnshire and you have Texas well the central part anyway is flat. Temp was around 75 - 80 degrees F.

We went to a ranch that bred Longhorns and shot guns, I am a good shot and surprised everyone including myself LOL

We saw a cattle drive in Forth Worth and went to a Rodeo as well.

Saw lots of the countryside and met some lovely people. We enjoyed live music in the French Quarter and really enjoyed the whole experience.

We  ...</description>
			<category>Non Craft Related</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:58:40 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/non-craft-related-f16/texas-is-lovely-t376.htm#4893</comments>
			<guid>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/non-craft-related-f16/texas-is-lovely-t376.htm</guid>
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			<title>Circle Journal</title>
			<link>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/scrapbook-chit-chat-f7/circle-journal-t55.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[If anyone is interested in a circle journal then please reply to this thread and I'll get one up and running for us <img src="http://illiweb.com/fa/i/smiles/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" longdesc="2" />]]></description>
			<category>Scrapbook Chit Chat</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 21:35:16 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/scrapbook-chit-chat-f7/circle-journal-t55.htm#405</comments>
			<guid>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/scrapbook-chit-chat-f7/circle-journal-t55.htm</guid>
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			<title>Some help with storage ideas?</title>
			<link>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/help-f22/some-help-with-storage-ideas-t380.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>exhaustedmother</dc:creator>
			<description>Not 100% sure if I have put this in the right place so please can someone move it if it needs to?....Thankyou...



Okay 2 of my children are getting into crafting and have started regularly attending a crop  Does anyone have any tips on the kind/size/shape of bag I need to get them? I have been looking at the papermania tote bags and wondered if they would be any good for them? Obviously I don't want to get them anything too large just yet, so one on wheels isn't needed (I've already chosen  ...</description>
			<category>Help!</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:02:10 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/help-f22/some-help-with-storage-ideas-t380.htm#4931</comments>
			<guid>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/help-f22/some-help-with-storage-ideas-t380.htm</guid>
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			<title>computer broke</title>
			<link>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/non-craft-related-f16/computer-broke-t371.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
			<description>my computer is broke, using cazzs, be back as soon as i can xx</description>
			<category>Non Craft Related</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:51:04 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/non-craft-related-f16/computer-broke-t371.htm#4841</comments>
			<guid>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/non-craft-related-f16/computer-broke-t371.htm</guid>
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			<title>Challenge 14 - Winner</title>
			<link>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/weekly-challenges-f3/challenge-14-winner-t375.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Fe-Fe</dc:creator>
			<description>I couldn't pick a winner again, everyone did such a fantastic job so I did the old name in the hat trick again.



This time my son, Josh picked the winner and the name he pulled out was...................................











Pipster with this gorgeous Autumnal card. 

 

Congratulations Pipster. If you PM Admin with your details she'll get you prize in the post to you.

 

Thanks to everyone who joined in this week too.   </description>
			<category>Weekly Challenges</category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:47:18 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/weekly-challenges-f3/challenge-14-winner-t375.htm#4877</comments>
			<guid>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/weekly-challenges-f3/challenge-14-winner-t375.htm</guid>
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			<title>newbie in the community</title>
			<link>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f1/newbie-in-the-community-t381.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>AshleyDominique</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Hi, I am Ashley Dominique from Atlanta, GA &amp; I'm new to this site.
<br />
Well i was looking for a new craft forum to join and the higher powers of Google has brought me here! 
<br />
As everybody knows that nowadays forums are the best source of Knowledge, and through forums 
<br />
we can learn a lot.
<br />

<br />
	I will become a little more involved and see about helping others and being helped myself. 
<br />
Thanks for having me, I'm looking forward to getting to know you all.]]></description>
			<category>Introduce Yourself</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:16:34 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f1/newbie-in-the-community-t381.htm#4958</comments>
			<guid>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f1/newbie-in-the-community-t381.htm</guid>
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			<title>New from Colorado USA</title>
			<link>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f1/new-from-colorado-usa-t383.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>aprilrain</dc:creator>
			<description>Hello everyone! I am from the other side of the pond..in Colorado.I am so glad to find this site. As I was lurking I found so much inspiration from you here.

I am a mom of five all grown children,and a granny(young   lol)of 9.

I enjoy making atcs and altered arts as well.I hope to make a lot of friends on this wonderful site.

I hope you all have a great day.  </description>
			<category>Introduce Yourself</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:15:42 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f1/new-from-colorado-usa-t383.htm#4965</comments>
			<guid>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f1/new-from-colorado-usa-t383.htm</guid>
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			<title>We are off to Weymouth</title>
			<link>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/non-craft-related-f16/we-are-off-to-weymouth-t379.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>cazzy</dc:creator>
			<description>Hubby wants to use the petrol he just put in my car this week, doesn't want to give anything away with the car if he can help it! We are going to Portland Bill I think for a walk round with the dogs and will have lunch somewhere windy and cold I expect - in the car because of the dogs!</description>
			<category>Non Craft Related</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:22:50 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/non-craft-related-f16/we-are-off-to-weymouth-t379.htm#4919</comments>
			<guid>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/non-craft-related-f16/we-are-off-to-weymouth-t379.htm</guid>
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			<title>Blog Giveaway</title>
			<link>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/good-news-f15/blog-giveaway-t369.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
			<description>My new store is finally here  and to celebrate I'm offering a giveaway to one lucky reader  

Wanna see? pop along to my blog and see the goodies on offer, any feedback on my store would be awesome 

http://deezkatz.blogspot.com 

Thank you xxx </description>
			<category>Good News</category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:09:59 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/good-news-f15/blog-giveaway-t369.htm#4728</comments>
			<guid>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/good-news-f15/blog-giveaway-t369.htm</guid>
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			<title>Getting a new car</title>
			<link>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/non-craft-related-f16/getting-a-new-car-t378.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>cazzy</dc:creator>
			<description>I love my little Puma, but it is getting old and has developed a rust patch, and the man who set up my work chair said VW Golfs are the best for your back. As I suffer a lot with my back I thought I would look for one.

Have driven 5 of them since Saturday and visited what feels like hundreds of garages, nearly bought one Sunday, in fact he offered what we wanted for the Puma on Monday but by then we had heard about this one, and tried another first.



I know now a lot more about Golfs than  ...</description>
			<category>Non Craft Related</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:55:49 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/non-craft-related-f16/getting-a-new-car-t378.htm#4897</comments>
			<guid>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/non-craft-related-f16/getting-a-new-car-t378.htm</guid>
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			<title>ribbon punch</title>
			<link>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/card-chit-chat-f5/ribbon-punch-t353.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>dee_johnson</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[I have been looking for a ribbon punch. The ones i have seen don't seem to punch the way i want. I am looking for one that has a long arm so it can be placed anywhere on the card and not just on the edge. Any ideas will be greatly appreciated, thank you
<br />

<br />
Dee]]></description>
			<category>Card Chit Chat</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:53:45 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/card-chit-chat-f5/ribbon-punch-t353.htm#4377</comments>
			<guid>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/card-chit-chat-f5/ribbon-punch-t353.htm</guid>
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			<title>Tutorial request - ribbon tying</title>
			<link>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/craft-tutorials-f29/tutorial-request-ribbon-tying-t334.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Pinkfluff75</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Hi All,
<br />
Does anyone know any good sites or tutorials to show me how to tie good knots and bows?
<br />
I get all clumsy and make a real hash of doing this every time and end up buying them and wasting my lovely stash of ribbons!
<br />
Thanks,
<br />
Elaine x]]></description>
			<category>Craft Tutorials</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2009 15:49:39 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/craft-tutorials-f29/tutorial-request-ribbon-tying-t334.htm#4254</comments>
			<guid>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/craft-tutorials-f29/tutorial-request-ribbon-tying-t334.htm</guid>
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			<title>Hello Crafters</title>
			<link>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f1/hello-crafters-t358.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>pipster</dc:creator>
			<description>Hello everyone. My name is Pippa (Pipster on the forum). I live in Cambridge with my husband Ron. I joined the forum a few months ago, but haven't got round to introductions 'til now, sorry.  I was introduced to the forum by Anne (Chocolate Fudge Cake), who I have known since we were 9 yrs old!! I got into card making (with much encouragement from Anne) whilst at home with long-term ill health. I'm happy to say that I am now recovered, but haven't lost the crafting bug!  My crafting tends to  ...</description>
			<category>Introduce Yourself</category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:16:57 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f1/hello-crafters-t358.htm#4515</comments>
			<guid>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f1/hello-crafters-t358.htm</guid>
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			<title>Thank You for the bookmarks</title>
			<link>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/monthly-atc-swops-f10/thank-you-for-the-bookmarks-t361.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Gez</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Thank You Paula &amp; Caro for the wonderful bookmarks.xx
<br />

<br />

<br />
Thank You Paula for making extra's.. I didn't realise I'd made too many..will know for next time. <img src="http://illiweb.com/fa/i/smiles/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" longdesc="2" />]]></description>
			<category>Monthly ATC Swops</category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:05:26 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/monthly-atc-swops-f10/thank-you-for-the-bookmarks-t361.htm#4545</comments>
			<guid>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/monthly-atc-swops-f10/thank-you-for-the-bookmarks-t361.htm</guid>
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			<title>Thank you for mini bookmarks</title>
			<link>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/monthly-atc-swops-f10/thank-you-for-mini-bookmarks-t337.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Caro</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Thank you so much to Gez and Wulfcwen for their lovely bookmarks, both of them very different but beautiful in different ways. Thank you also to Wulfcwen for hosting the swap.
<br />
Caro
<br />
x]]></description>
			<category>Monthly ATC Swops</category>
			<pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2009 14:13:35 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/monthly-atc-swops-f10/thank-you-for-mini-bookmarks-t337.htm#4274</comments>
			<guid>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/monthly-atc-swops-f10/thank-you-for-mini-bookmarks-t337.htm</guid>
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			<title>Welcome Dee Johnson</title>
			<link>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f1/welcome-dee-johnson-t347.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>cazzy</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Welcome to the forum Dee, glad you are here. <img src="http://illiweb.com/fa/i/smiles/icon_sunny.png" alt="" />]]></description>
			<category>Introduce Yourself</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:53:57 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://quirkycrafts.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f1/welcome-dee-johnson-t347.htm#4342</comments>
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			<title>Windows 7 - installation blues</title>
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			<dc:creator>cazzy</dc:creator>
			<description> Well it arrived Thursday, despite the postal strike, and I decided to get it installed last night.  I had a few probs doing back ups, had to download a previously untried programme to back up Firefox and hopefully my emails.

Then I got to installing Windows 7, I went for full install rather than upgrade, and it did tell me it would put old windows files in a directory called Windows Old, what I didn't think that meant was it would put all my programmes and all my files in there so none of them  ...</description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:15:02 GMT</pubDate>
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