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September 2008 Design Challenge
Sugarplum Paperie
Hello, everybody! Welcome to our September Port of Call, Germany! Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, Germany is a country in Central Europe. The territory of Germany is influenced by a temperate seasonal climate in which humid westerly winds predominate. Winters there are mild and summers tend to be cool, though temperatures can exceed 86 °F for prolonged periods. With over 82 million inhabitants, it has the largest population of any member state of the European Union and is home to the third-largest number of international migrants worldwide. Germany is a country rich in history and culture and has developed a high standard of living and established a comprehensive system of social security. German is the official and predominantly spoken language in Germany, however, recognized native minority languages in Germany are Danish, Sorbian, Romany and Frisian.
From the high Alps in the South, the flowing hills of central Germany to the coast of the North and Baltic Sea, it almost looks like a miniature train landscape packed with the nicest of old towns, medieval houses, gothic churches and small villages. Thanks to the different regional governments and states, Germany did not unite until the last few centuries. Thus, Germany has not one but many major cities, and each city has its own unique character, formed by its history and the surrounding region. Each is a whole new world unto itself in which you will experience not only different architectural styles and art treasures but also a very distinctive lifestyle. Local traditions and mentalities are clearly reflected everywhere - in the arts, the nightlife, the shops, the pubs and restaurants and the way people work and live. I’m excited to explore!
In between our adventures out, though, I am excited to visit with our Designers Challenge sponsor this month, Sugarplum Paperie! Sugarplum Paperie is brought to us by Nicole Seitler. Nicole is a 32 year-old stay-at-home wife and mother to two beautiful children. She is originally from Florida, but now lives with her family in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. She began the website when she found digital scrapbooking a few years ago, and became curious about creating the papers and other elements used in it. The freebies found in her blog are the result of the things she has learned in the process. Her downloads will never expire, so you can feel free to download anything and everything that you’d like! Also, she would love for you to leave her a comment with a link to your work. She’d very much love to see what you create. With lots to see and do on her site you will never be bored: links, tutorials, examples, challenges and collaborations, and, many other things to discover! Spend some time at http://www.sugarplumpaperie.com/ and Enjoy!
Sue has created some fabulous projects to showcase Sugarplum Paperie!
Well, enjoy your September and all that it brings! I look forward to seeing you all next month when we visit Romania and Transylvania! Have a great month!
Chell Carpintero and Sue Shute,
your Design Challenge team
chellcarpintero@ssreflections.com
sueshute@ssreflections.com
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