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Many thanks for the clicks and comments for Winter whites and especially to Kate for her User Award
This comes with my best wishes for Christmas to everyone.
The story of the birth of Christ features many angels, and I have chosen three images that I hope work together to represent them
The A is a clay tile made by a Y6 child decorated with acorns.
The angel is a sculpture in the Botanical Gardens here in Birmingham.
The textured layer is fat floating on the top of a bowl of water waiting to be washed up.

..............and the symbolism
The Alpha and Omega
The Angels spoke of glory to God and peace to men - and we certainly still need that
The textured layer- because Christmas should be fun and we should be able to be ourselves, and I love finding images in the most unlikely places [and there will be a lot of washing up too !!!!]

So please enjoy your Christmas and give some thought to its meaning and to the many who will be struggling this Christmas time

Thanks for looking
Helen

Recording media:JPEG (digital)
Title:A is for the Angels
Username:helenlinda helenlinda
Uploaded:22 Dec 2012 - 9:17 AM
Tags:Digitally manipulated, Specialist / abstract
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CarolG
CarolG (e2 Member)
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108 forum postsCarolG vcard Greece12 Constructive Critique Points
22 Dec 2012 - 9:23 AM
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A very pleasing manipulation, Helen, I love the clay tile. A calm and peaceful festive season to you, and lots of happiness for 2013. Carol

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franken
franken (e2 Member)
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2337 forum postsfranken vcard Wales1 Constructive Critique Points
22 Dec 2012 - 9:29 AM
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More impressive work Helen. Best wishes for 2013.

Ken

RonnieAG
RonnieAG (e2 Member)
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111 forum postsRonnieAG vcard Scotland102 Constructive Critique Points
22 Dec 2012 - 9:32 AM
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Very well compiled with a lot of thought behind it, Helen: and a merry Christmas to you and with best wishes for the New Year.
Ronnie.

helenlinda
helenlinda (e2 Member)
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320 forum postshelenlinda vcard United Kingdom19 Constructive Critique Points
22 Dec 2012 - 9:42 AM
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Thanks Carol, Ken and Ronnie SmileSmileSmile

Fefe
Fefe (e2 Member)
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Fefe vcard United Kingdom17 Constructive Critique Points
22 Dec 2012 - 9:43 AM
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Very creativeGrinGrin
Merry Christmas!
Diane
Ps............. Love the avatarSmile

Last Modified By Fefe at 22 Dec 2012 - 9:44 AM
helenlinda
helenlinda (e2 Member)
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320 forum postshelenlinda vcard United Kingdom19 Constructive Critique Points
22 Dec 2012 - 9:47 AM
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Thanks Diane - I like my duck to be appropriately dressed for the season SmileSmile

Last Modified By helenlinda at 22 Dec 2012 - 9:47 AM
annettep38
annettep38 (e2 Member)
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135 forum postsannettep38 vcard France16 Constructive Critique Points
22 Dec 2012 - 9:48 AM
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Very well thought out and assembled. And thank you for the essential meaning

WhiteRose1
WhiteRose1 (e2 Member)
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634 forum postsWhiteRose1 vcard England104 Constructive Critique Points
22 Dec 2012 - 9:51 AM
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A well written sentiment, Helen, and creative compilation. Have a wonderful Christmas and best wishes for 2013.

Dave

nikshot
nikshot (e2 Member)
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nikshot vcard United Kingdom1 Constructive Critique Points
22 Dec 2012 - 9:56 AM
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A very real Christmas message Helen, well created image.

Happy Christmas.

Nick

helenlinda
helenlinda (e2 Member)
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320 forum postshelenlinda vcard United Kingdom19 Constructive Critique Points
22 Dec 2012 - 9:58 AM
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Thanks Annette, Dave and Nick SmileSmileSmile

NDODS
NDODS (e2 Member)
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160 forum postsNDODS vcard United Kingdom33 Constructive Critique Points
22 Dec 2012 - 9:59 AM
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Your creativity, imagination and processing skills hold no bounds, another wonderfully crafted image Helen.

Regards and I hope that you have a very Merry Christmas.

Nathan GrinGrinGrin

helenlinda
helenlinda (e2 Member)
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320 forum postshelenlinda vcard United Kingdom19 Constructive Critique Points
22 Dec 2012 - 10:00 AM
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Thanks Nathan Smile

DicksPics
DicksPics (e2 Member)
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DicksPics vcard United Kingdom4 Constructive Critique Points
22 Dec 2012 - 10:40 AM
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A superb collage that works well!
Very thoughtfully put together.
I'll look out for that sculpture next time I visit the Botanical Gardens!
A Merry Christmas to you, Helen!

****

Maiwand
Maiwand (e2 Member)
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Maiwand vcard England67 Constructive Critique Points
22 Dec 2012 - 11:06 AM
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Great collage Helen.
Greetings to you for a Merry Christmas.
Ron

Hermanus
Hermanus (e2 Member)
Hermanus vcard South Africa
22 Dec 2012 - 11:19 AM
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A beautiful collage with a great message Helen ! Very well done !

helenlinda
helenlinda (e2 Member)
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320 forum postshelenlinda vcard United Kingdom19 Constructive Critique Points
22 Dec 2012 - 11:22 AM
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Thanks Richard, Ron and Herman SmileSmileSmile

achieverswales
achieverswales (e2 Member)
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achieverswales vcard Wales84 Constructive Critique Points
22 Dec 2012 - 12:03 PM
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Great photo with great sentiments Helen, you and your family have a great festive holiday.

Regards

Trev.

rayme330
rayme330 (e2 Member)
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rayme330 vcard United Kingdom1 Constructive Critique Points
22 Dec 2012 - 12:06 PM
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Another stunner from the Queen of montages - and thought provoking too.
Have a Merry Christmas, Helen.

Ray

digital_boi
22 Dec 2012 - 12:06 PM
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fine work with this one Helen one of your best for sure

Merry Xmas

GrahamGrinGrinGrin

helenlinda
helenlinda (e2 Member)
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320 forum postshelenlinda vcard United Kingdom19 Constructive Critique Points
22 Dec 2012 - 12:22 PM
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Thanks Trev, Ray and Graham SmileSmileSmile

AnnChown
AnnChown (e2 Member)
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98 forum postsAnnChown vcard United Kingdom1 Constructive Critique Points
22 Dec 2012 - 12:42 PM
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So well thought out Helen - an excellent montage. I hope you and your family have a very happy Christmas.
Ann

mrswoolybill
mrswoolybill (Critique Team)
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130 forum postsmrswoolybill vcard United Kingdom336 Constructive Critique Points
22 Dec 2012 - 12:46 PM
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Absolutely beautiful. I love the way you are constructing these montages, taking totally unrelated images and harmonising them. This works because of the hint of gold in the bubbles, which creates a link between the other two images .Moira

Joline
Joline (e2 Member)
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Joline vcard United States46 Constructive Critique Points
22 Dec 2012 - 12:48 PM
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The clay tile is beautiful, and you have again combined the elements well.
I wish you a very happy Christmas season, and a New Year of peace and plenty.

bricurtis
bricurtis (e2 Member)
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1809 forum postsbricurtis vcard England42 Constructive Critique Points
22 Dec 2012 - 1:20 PM
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Brilliant choice of images to create this superb piece.
Wishing you and your family a very Merry Xmas Helen and a peaceful New Year.
Brian.

Daisymaye
Daisymaye (e2 Member)
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Daisymaye vcard Canada7 Constructive Critique Points
22 Dec 2012 - 1:34 PM
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You are so good at these creative images. Another excellent one. Merry Christmas and all the best for 2013, to you and your family........Sandy

Herge88
Herge88 (e2 Member)
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36 forum postsHerge88 vcard England4 Constructive Critique Points
22 Dec 2012 - 2:05 PM
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Good imaginative work again.

Best Matt

ChiliMan
ChiliMan (e2 Member)
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ChiliMan vcard Singapore12 Constructive Critique Points
22 Dec 2012 - 2:42 PM
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So beautifully done, Helen SmileSmile

Merry Christmas to you and yours!!

Andrew

Niknut
Niknut (e2 Member)
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240 forum postsNiknut vcard United Kingdom50 Constructive Critique Points
22 Dec 2012 - 3:46 PM
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Beautiful !!!!!!!!......there's only you who could create beauty from a washing-up bowl, clever stuff !!!!

TrevBatWCC
TrevBatWCC (e2 Member)
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22 Dec 2012 - 4:03 PM
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Excellent creative work, Helen - wish I could see photographic subjects in my washing-up bowl! Wink
Again, best wishes for Christmas, hope it's a good one for you and your family Smile
Trev Smile

thedon1941
22 Dec 2012 - 4:10 PM
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After reading your explanation I can only say Wow, amazing. Don

netta1234
netta1234 (e2 Member)
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netta1234 vcard Wales1 Constructive Critique Points
22 Dec 2012 - 4:52 PM
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A Verry creative Christmas greeting,and I wish you a Happy Christmas and in Welsh,my own language
"NADOLIG LLAWEN"
NettaSmile

lifesnapper
lifesnapper (e2 Member)
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22 Dec 2012 - 6:30 PM
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Smashing image, very nicely worked.
Have a great Christmas, my very best wishes to you and yours.

John Smile

Source
Source (e2 Member)
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22 Dec 2012 - 11:29 PM
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Fantastic work
-source

Irishkate
Irishkate (e2 Member)
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23 Dec 2012 - 12:30 AM
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A is for amazing - that's what you are Helen.
Another well planned piece of work with all that thought behind it.
Clever and beautiful.
KateGrinGrinGrin

helenlinda
helenlinda (e2 Member)
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320 forum postshelenlinda vcard United Kingdom19 Constructive Critique Points
23 Dec 2012 - 8:35 AM
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Many thanks everyone for your comments SmileSmile

derekhansen
derekhansen (e2 Member)
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96 forum postsderekhansen vcard United Kingdom14 Constructive Critique Points
23 Dec 2012 - 9:29 AM
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Your colour and tone choice is excellent here Helen. You really are very, very good at these.
Derek

headskiesfly
headskiesfly (e2 Member)
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headskiesfly vcard Austria
23 Dec 2012 - 10:15 AM
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Excellent.
Rick

Rende
Rende (e2 Member)
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37 forum postsRende vcard Netherlands4 Constructive Critique Points
23 Dec 2012 - 12:16 PM
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Beautifully made montage Helen.
Have a wonderful Christmas!
Rende

helenlinda
helenlinda (e2 Member)
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320 forum postshelenlinda vcard United Kingdom19 Constructive Critique Points
23 Dec 2012 - 1:03 PM
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Thanks Derek, Rick and Rende SmileSmileSmile

teocali
teocali (e2 Member)
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23 Dec 2012 - 5:37 PM
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Superb and original work, as always, Helen. Wonderful and meaningful description. A very Happy Christmas to you and yours and all the very best for 2013.
Sylvia

helenlinda
helenlinda (e2 Member)
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23 Dec 2012 - 5:47 PM
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Thanks Sylia Smile

bricurtis
bricurtis (e2 Member)
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1809 forum postsbricurtis vcard England42 Constructive Critique Points
23 Dec 2012 - 9:37 PM
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Gets UA Helen.
PS. Prefer looking at this on the black bg - the enclosing white edges then become visible.Smile
Brian.

helenlinda
helenlinda (e2 Member)
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23 Dec 2012 - 9:58 PM
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Many thanks for your User Award Brian - SmileSmileSmileSmile
I have to say that it does look good with the black - so I will change the background - thanks for that advice Smile

EMJAYCEE
EMJAYCEE (e2 Member)
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EMJAYCEE vcard England7 Constructive Critique Points
23 Dec 2012 - 10:48 PM
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Beautiful work Helen - only seen it with the black bg and it's really stylish.
HAPPY CHRISTMAS.
Joan.

Mavis
Mavis (e2 Member)
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24 Dec 2012 - 1:25 AM
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Quote: Your creativity, imagination and processing skills hold no bounds, another wonderfully crafted image Helen.

Regards and I hope that you have a very Merry Christmas.

Nathan GrinGrinGrin

Wonderful work you do Helen . I am so impressed. xxx

helenlinda
helenlinda (e2 Member)
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24 Dec 2012 - 7:58 AM
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Thanks Joan and Mavis SmileSmile

BarbaraR
24 Dec 2012 - 11:29 AM
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Super, effective artwork.
Very well done.
Merry Christmas !

B. Smile

helenlinda
helenlinda (e2 Member)
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24 Dec 2012 - 11:38 AM
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Thanks Barbara Smile

AnneWorner
AnneWorner (e2 Member)
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576 forum postsAnneWorner vcard United States39 Constructive Critique Points
24 Dec 2012 - 1:26 PM
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This is beautiful Helen - another wonderful quilt or should I say montage? At any rate, you do these so well, and it's obvious that you like to do them!

A wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours.

Anne

helenlinda
helenlinda (e2 Member)
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320 forum postshelenlinda vcard United Kingdom19 Constructive Critique Points
24 Dec 2012 - 1:32 PM
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Thanks Anne SmileSmile

Tibetan
24 Dec 2012 - 2:23 PM
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Nicely done Helen, good colours and well put together but then that's what you do, and so very nicely, hope you have a lovely peaceful Christmas, regards Leon.GrinGrinGrinGrinGrinGrin

helenlinda
helenlinda (e2 Member)
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24 Dec 2012 - 2:43 PM
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Thanks Leon, Smile

tonyng
tonyng (e2 Member)
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25 Dec 2012 - 2:14 PM
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Impressive work. Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Regards
Tony

helenlinda
helenlinda (e2 Member)
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25 Dec 2012 - 4:03 PM
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Thanks Tony and to you too SmileSmile

pdcche
pdcche (e2 Member)
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25 Dec 2012 - 10:04 PM
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Lovely work Helen, Merry Christmas to you, Peter..

sweetpea62
sweetpea62 (e2 Member)
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25 Dec 2012 - 10:46 PM
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Merry Christmas Helen, great work..Lin

helenlinda
helenlinda (e2 Member)
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320 forum postshelenlinda vcard United Kingdom19 Constructive Critique Points
26 Dec 2012 - 9:07 AM
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Thanks Peter and Lin SmileSmile

pascalg
pascalg (e2 Member)
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37 forum postspascalg vcard France
27 Dec 2012 - 12:40 PM
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merry Xmas & happy new Year

helenlinda
helenlinda (e2 Member)
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27 Dec 2012 - 2:16 PM
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Thanks Pascal Smile

Shellio
27 Dec 2012 - 6:21 PM
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Fantastic piece of work Helen, very imaginative and top quality, well done!
Shell Smile

helenlinda
helenlinda (e2 Member)
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320 forum postshelenlinda vcard United Kingdom19 Constructive Critique Points
27 Dec 2012 - 7:34 PM
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Thanks Shell Smile

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