Cards for Men DT - Myth & Magic

Morning!

I remembered to schedule this one!  Yesterday was another lovely day and, yes, the washing got dried out on the twirly and a crafty day was had.  I'm working hard to get stuff ready for the craft fair in December.  I can sit at night and do my crocheting/knitting while watching tv so I get the best of both worlds.  I quite enjoy the programs on Sunday night, Countryfile, Antiques Roadshow and then Downton Abbey ... brilliant!

On now to the challenge card for Cards for Men.  Hope you can join in.

Hugs

Anne x

Elements

Image - Ha Repotter, The Chosen One by Bugaboo Stamps

Paper - from Bexley Black collection by Papermania

Sentiment - TLC Creations

Ribbon & Dewdrops - stash

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Theme

Myth & Magic

Christmas on Sunday

Hi!

Me again.  I've only one card for my self imposed Christmas makes on a Sunday.  I've got a few kits that I'm using to make other cards so I've only time to fit in a few challenges this week.

Mr C is outside cutting the grass which he hopes will be the last time this year.  Our GSD is looking out of the window wishing she was there with him but dogs and electric lawnmowers are not a very good mix.  Here is a picture of her in her morning pose waiting for the poor postie.  She goes absolutely loopy when he pops things through the letter box but will happily walk past him in the street!

Anyway, off now to get some more kit cards made up.  It's so easy not having to enlist the help of Mr Mojo, especially when he's sloped off and not told me where!

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday.

Hugs

Anne x

Elements :

Die - a freebie from Tracy at Dies to Die For

Ribbon - stash

Card Candi - Craftwork Cards

Corners - Rounder scissors by Fiskars

Challenges :

Crafty Hazelnut - 3 Main Colours

Crafty Hazelnut Extra - Anything Christmas

Cute Card Thursday - Ribbon

Little Miss Muffet - Christmas

Paper Pretties - No DP

Party Time Tuesday - Anything

Tuesday Throwdown - CAS

Christmas Cards DT - Anything Goes

Hi!
I completely forgot to schedule this post but, hey, I'm here now!

What a miserable start we had to yesterday, really foggy and damp.  By the time it was lunchtime the sun was shining and boy, was it warm!  I was melted in my jeans, jumper and scarf when I popped into town then the dreaded food shopping!  It's Sunday so I'm having a lazy one, sitting a my craft desk hopefully getting Mr Mojo to work!  Before I get started the washing machine is doing its giddy whirl and as the forecast is good I'll get the clothes hung outside.

The theme over at Christmas Card Challenge this week is Anything Goes so what better way of kick starting your Christmas card than joining in with our challenge.  Hope to see you there!

Enjoy your day.

Hugs

Anne x

Elements :

Image - from Signature Christmas collection by Clearly Besotted

Dies - Signature Christmas by Clearly Besotted : Frames #9 by Crafts Too

Sentiment - from Signature Christmas, Merry Little Christmas and Tag Along collections by Clearly Besotted

Happy 3rd Birthday

Hi everyone!
Definitely an Autumnal feel this morning and it's very foggy at the moment.  After the last couple of days being so lovely I thought it was here to stay for a while but hey ho, it is the end of September!

My friend and I enjoyed our day in Dundee although the only thing I bought was something for our tea last night!  Last of the big spenders eh!

This card is for my neighbours' granddaughter who will be 3 on Christmas Eve!  I know, I'm a bit early but I saw a challenge for numbers on a card so I thought I'd kill two birds with one stone!

Meeting up with one of my other friends today but we've still to decide what we're doing.  I'll keep you posted.
Hugs
Anne x

Insert

Elements :

Image - Shy by Mo Manning

Papers - Southfield

Insert Paper - Pink Petticoat

Sentiment - Cindy Close

Ribbon - stash

Die - Circles / Scalloped Circles by Spellbinder

Letters - Chameleon

Challenges :

Allsorts - Buttons

Crafty Little Fairies - Number Birthday

Delightful - Buttons & Bows

Sieze the Birthday - Anything Birthday

Sketch Saturday - Sketch #277

Felt Flowers

Morning one and all!

Another lovely morning, the sun is shining and it's fairly warm.  Hope this lasts for another few weeks, some hope!

When I saw the theme on Less is More this week I knew I had some felt flowers lurking in the depths of my craft cupboard.  Goodness knows how long they've been there and I'm sure they thought they'd never see the light of day but, voila!

Off now to hang out the washing and get organised.  My pal and I are off on the bus to Dundee in a while.
Hugs
Anne x

Insert

Elements :

Image - from Love & Sympathy collection by Stampin Up!

Sentiment - from Bloomin Marvelous collection by Stampin Up!

Flower - stash

Challenge :

Less is More - Use Felt

Christmas on Sunday

Hi!

I'm back again with the Crimbo cards I've made this week!  My box is getting really full but, with a craft fair in December and 3 weeks in Spain before that, I'd better keep going!

All the paper I've used on these cards was a giveaway I won from Dies to Die For.  Tracy also very kindly popped in some die cuts so I'm looking forward to using them too.

Hugs

Anne x

All the cards are being entered into 

Crafty Hazelnut Extra - Anything

Christmas Stampin - Anything

Elements :

Image - Forever Friends

Paper - from Believe collection by Bazzil

Sentiment - from Tag Along collection by Clearly Besotted

Diecuts - from Susie Sugar a long time ago!

Gems - Crafty Feeling

Challenge :

Crimbo Crackers - Quick & Easy

Elements :

Image - from Christmas Traditions stickeroos collection by Penny Black

Papers - from Believe collection by Bazzil

Sentiment - from Merry Little Christmas collection by Clearly Besotted

Twine - The Ribbon Girl

Challenges :

Pennys - Two (+) DPs

Sweet Stampin - Santa

Elements :

Image - Bubble Bloom Felicity by Woodware

Sentiment - from Signature Christmas collection by Clearly Besotted

Card Candi - Craftwork Cards

Crystals - Kraftyhands

Challenges :

Delicious Doodles - Gems & Bling

Holly Jolly Christmas - Non Traditional

Papertake - Sparkle

Elements :

Image - Sami by A Day for Daisies

Paper - from Believe collection by Bazzil

Sentiment - Pink Petticoat

Gems - Crafty Feeling

Challenges :

ABC Christmas - S ... Stockings

Alphabet - P ... Paper Piecing

Image - from Merry Little Christmas collection by Clearly Besotted

Paper - from Believe collection by Bazzil

Sentiment - from Merry Little Christmas collection by Clearly Besotted

Dies - Frames #9 by Crafts Too : Circles by Spellbinders

Ribbon & Dewdrop - stash

Challenges :

Crafty Hazelnut - use a rubber stamp

Creative Craft - Ribbon

Christmas Cards DT - Sketch

Helloooooooooo!

Sunday again, the weeks are whizzing by at an alarming rate!  The weather is nice again though and quite warm, long may it continue.

It's the Christmas Cards challenge today and this week we have a sketch.  With the big day fast approaching it's time to start making your cards so pop along to the blog and join in, at least that will be one in your box!

Enjoy your Sunday.

Hugs

Anne x

Elements :

Papers - from Winter Fun collection by Carta Bells

Dies - Circles / Scalloped Circles by Spellbinders

Crystals - Kraftyhands

Pearls - The Hobby House

Sentiment - from Framed Sentiments collection by Clearly Besotted

A New Baby

Hi followers and fellow bloggers!

Another scheduled card as I'm off to see my aunt today and taking this card with  me.  She text me yesterday (great what an 84 year old can do!) and asked me to make a card for her friend who has just become a great grandma.  This is what I came up with and I hope they both like it!

Take care.

Hugs

Anne x

Insert

Elements :

Image - Giraffe by Digital Delights

Paper - Pink Petticoat

Sentiment - computer generated

Fort - Mister Sirloin

Metal Corner - stash

Jute - The Ribbon Girl

Pearls - The Hobby House 

Challenges -

CAS on Sunday - Oh Baby (might not be CAS enough)

Speedy & Friends - something beginning with G (Great Grandma!)

Flapper Eleanor

Morning folks!

What a miserable one it is here, absolutely hissing rain and windy ... housework for me this morning then some crafting in the afternoon.  

Enjoy your day!

Hugs

Anne x

Insert

Elements :

Image - Eleanor Flapper by Lacy Sunshine

Paper - IKAT Dots by Pink Petticoat

Sentiment - from Tag Along collection by Clearly Besotted

Dies - Tag Along by Clearly Besotted : Precious Hearts by Memory Box

Brad - stash

Challenges :

Divas by Design - Anything

Lacy Sunshine - Anything

Sisterhood of Crafters - Digi

The Pink Elephant - Digi

New Beginnings

Hi everyone!

A lovely day was had with my friend yesterday.  We went along to Glendoick Garden centre for their Tuesday seniors' lunch, oooh it was yummy and excellent value.  My friend had broccoli soup and fish & chips and I had haggis, neeps & tatties then Crannachan cheesecake!

Today I'm off to Livingston.  One of my buddies is there just now looking after her granddaughter so we're meeting up while the young one is at school.  We are also meeting up with Mr C's cousin who is also a friend of my friend ... small world eh!  I've no doubt there will be lots of chatting done.

This was another of the cards I made on Sunday.  I just love these Lili of the Valley toppers, they are so sweet and easy to make a card with.

Enjoy your day.

Hugs

Anne x

Insert

Elements :

Image - from Babies topper collection by Lili of the Valley

Paper & Sentiment - Pink Petticoat

Challenges :

Allsorts - Baby Baby

Cute Card Thursday - Square

Delightful - New Beginnings

Crafty Little Fairies - New Baby

Little Miss Muffet - Pink / Grey

Make it Monday - Anything

Get Well

Hi!

I made this card on Sunday but have scheduled it for today in case I don't have time to do some crafting.  I'm meeting one of my friends today and we're off for a seniors' lunch ... I don't mind being retired at all, it certainly has its compensations!

Have a good day.

Hugs

Anne x

Elements :

Image - Pink Petticoat

Sentiment - computer generated

Font - Courier

Challenges :

Addicted to CAS - Get Well

Less is More - One Layer Get Well 

Pennys - Anything

Sisterhood of Crafters - Digi

Cards for Men DT - String It Up

Morning my friends!

It was some day yesterday, heavy rain and strong winds.  It didn't quite work out to be the lazy day I'd hoped!  On Saturday night I thought I'd do a Tesco order to save me going out but when I got to the payment it wouldn't accept my card saying the details I'd entered were incorrect ... when I knew they were OK.  I phoned the bank yesterday morning and was put onto the fraud department (oooops I thought).  It transpires an online company I'd bought something from recently had their security compromised so they had stopped my card being used on the internet.  Thankfully I'm still able to use it for chip and pin (otherwise Mr C and I wouldn't have been eating this week!) and a new card is on its way to me.  It's good to know there are things in place to keep us safe.

Anyway I had to make a trip to Tesco and picked up my granddaughter on the way as she'd been at a sleepover last night.  We had a roll and cuppa first then she helped me with the shopping.  

Monday morning again and the start of a busy week so I'll be hopping off and on when I can.

Hugs

Anne x

Elements :

Image - Joshua the Vampire by Digital Delights (no longer available)

Papers - from Bexley Black collection by Papermania

Sentiment - from Frames Sentiments collection by Clearly Besotted

Nailheads - JosyRose

Twine & Button - Stash

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Theme :

String It Up (use Bakers Twine)

Christmas Cards DT - Music

Morning folks!

A rotten day with strong winds and heavy rain so I'm going to have a day in the craft room.  Mr C is working until 5pm so I've the whole day to please myself ... where will I start!

My daughter, granddaughter and I had a girly afternoon yesterday and we all enjoyed ourselves.  Firstly we had lunch at The Picture House in Errol then a trip to Dundee for a browse round the shops.  The pair of them are having a lazy day today, in fact, it may well be a pj day for them!

Have a good day whatever you're up to!

Hugs

Anne x

Elements :

Paper - freebie from mag

Image - TLC Creations

Lace - Stampin Up!

Twine - The Ribbon Girl

Charm - The Hobby House

Something New

Hi all!

I'm sorry I've no card to share with you today but I wanted to let you see what Mr Postie brought me this morning!

As you know, almost everywhere charges for poly bags now and I really object to that so I thought I'd get myself a shopping bag (we're going back to the old days, my mum always had one).  I don't like the bags with long handles as they trail along the ground with me, either I've long arms or short legs!  I sent the measurements I wanted for the bag and voila!  Christine is a lovely lady from the Isle of Wight who makes bespoke bags and also has a lovely range of ready made bags.  You can find Exclusively by Christine on Facebook and on her website.  Pop over and have a look, I'm sure you'll love her designs as they are so different.  I know I'll be back ... when I've saved some more pennies.

Off now to have lunch then get some crafting done.  I'm going to a local craft fair in December and am busy knitting, sewing, crocheting and making cards for it.  I've already got a load of cards done so I'm concentrating more one my other makes at the moment but I'll share with you when I can.

If there is anybody in my neck of the woods would like to come along to the fair to support both the crafters and Cancer Research, put the date in your diary now ... perfect timing for buying some Christmas pressies!

Enjoy the rest of the day.

Hugs

Anne x

Christmas Cards DT - Snowmen

Morning everyone!

Hope you are all well this morning.  Is this going to be a lazy, working or fun Sunday for you?  Me ... probably lazy!

I managed to get the washing dried outside yesterday.  There was a good wind and it was reasonably warm.  Oh dear, I fear we are all going to be in for a big shock one of these days when Autumn/Winter strikes with a vengeance.  When that happens we'll all just have to keep cosy in our craftrooms!

Enjoy whatever you're doing today and will see you again soon.

Hugs

Anne x

Elements :

Image - Lazy Day Snowman by The Rusty Pickle

Sentiment - from Merry Little Christmas collection by Clearly Besotted

Ribbon - stash

Pearls - Kraftyhands

New Challenge, Candy & News

Hello!

A quick heads up about a new challenge blog starting on 2 November.  It's called Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge Blog and is designed for everyone, old hands and new crafters alike.  As Suzy says 'let's have some fun, doing what we do best, CRAFTING, which is a great reason not to do housework'.  To find out more follow the link.

Suzy also has some fabulous candy on offer, running until 14 December.  To be in with a chance, click on the piccie below and follow the instructions on her blog ... go on, you know you want to!

Lastly, I have some news I can share with you.  I've been asked to be on one of Suzy's DTs.  Looking forward so much to starting on 2 November.  Hope to see you there too.

Hugs

Anne x

New Little Tilda

Hi!

While looking at the blogs I follow I came across a card by Elaine Livesey which I absolutey adored and the reason was the cutest Tilda I've ever seen ... she was a must have.  I trawled the internet and eventually found one on ebay so last night I set too and made the card I'm about to show you.

I'm off to see my Aunt today and we're meeting up for lunch with my cuz and her daughter who is just back from 3 months at Camp America.  I can't wait to hear all about her adventures.

Hugs

Anne x

Insert

Elements :

Paper - from Tulip Collection by Docraft

Image - Little Tilda by Magnolia

Sentiment - computer generated

Font - Marking Pen

Pearls - The Hobby House

Lace - stash

Challenges :

Bearly Mine - Anything

Incy Wincy - Hey Baby

Papertake - Anything

Hello!

As the card says, Hello!

Washing all nicely dried yesterday while I was out with my friend.  We'd a lovely lunch then a walk through the wood.  I couldn't believe how warm it was again but if Mr Weatherman is to be believed temperatures are due to plummet at the weekend ... oooooh, I haven't had a jacket on for weeks!

I'm having a day in the craft room doing some sorting of the cards I've already made.  Hopefully I'm going to have a stall end of November or beginning of December so I'd better get organised as time seems to pass so quickly! 

Enjoy your day.

Hugs

Anne x

Elements :

Sentiment - from My Friend collection by Stampin Up!

Dies - Leaves by Red Gingham Designs from Little Claire : Flowers by Marianne Designs

Punch - Butterflies Border Punch by Martha Stewart

Embellies - Dahlia Flowerheads by Kraftyhands

Challenges :

Alphabet - O ... One Word Sentiment

Creative Inspiration Paint - Anything

Make it Monday - Anything

My Little Friend

Hi everyone!

I've just put my washing out but the black clouds are rolling in despite the fact that the weather forecast says it's going to be the same as yesterday, hot, hot, hot! Hopefully it's just a blip and the sun will appear from behind the clouds very soon.

I'm off to meet my friend for lunch and we were hoping to have a walk afterwards but will have to wait and see.

Hope you all have a lovely day whatever you're up to.

Hugs

Anne x

Elements :
Image - My Little Friend Decoupage by MJ Hummel
Paper - from New Leaf Collection by First Edition
Buttons & Bow - from Lincoln Linen collection by Papermania

Challenges :
Crazy 4 Challenges - Buttons +/- Bows
Delightful - Die / Punch / Scissors
Totally Papercrafts - Decoupage

Pretty Flowers

Hello my friends!

Another lovely day in my little corner of the world.  I've been busy this morning doing housework.  Bedcovers changed, washed, dried and back onto the bed!  They didn't even need ironing, woopee!

I'm going to have a play in the craft room until it's time to walk the dog.

Enjoy the rest of your day.

Hugs

Anne x

Elements :

Image & Sentiment - from Just Believe collection by Stampin Up! coloured with Marvy pens

Nailhead - JosyRose

Challenges :

Aud Sentiments - Any Sentiment

Delicious Doodles - Anything Floral

Less is More - use Rubber Stamp

Simon Says - Anything

Cards for Men DT - Tag

Morning everyone!

I can't believe it's Monday again.  I'm off to take my Aunt to the chiropodist today as my cousin has a hospital appointment at the same time!  

Enjoy your day.

Hugs

Anne x

Elements :
Image - Heart Hot Air Balloon by Fresh Brewed Designs
Paper - Steampunk Fantasy by Bearly Mine
Sentiment - from Calm and Gentle collection by CAS-ual Fridays Stamps
Twine - The Ribbon Girl
Button - stash
Nailhead - JosyRose

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Theme

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Sweet Blossom

Hi

I've had a lovely afternoon playing in the craft room and here is one of my makes.  Off now to take the washing in, make tea then feet up in front of TV.

Hugs

Anne x

Elements :

Image - from Sweet Blossom topper collection by Wee Stamps at The Hobby House

Papers - from Dolly Mixtures Amy collection by Craftwork Cards

Trim & Pearls - The Hobby House

Challenges :

The Hobby House - Use HH Topper

Party Time Tuesday - Anything

Sketch Saturday - Sketch

Christmas Cards DT - Something New

Hi all!

I'm a lazy lump today and even forgot to post my DT card!  It's been a busy old week in our household and I've not had any time in the craft room at all.  Thankfully I'm well ahead with my DT work so I'm a happy bunny..  I'm in the process of working on something new which I will share with you all in the fullness of time, that's why crafting is on the back burner just now.

Daughter and I went to see The Ladyboys of Bangkok last night.  Wow, was it a brilliant show and not what I expected at all.  Never having been before, or heard of anyone who had, I had it in my head it would be a 'drag' sort of show, but no!  If I hadn't been told it was all men performing I'd never have know.  Entertainment at its best.

Off now to see if I can have a little crafty time before evening as I'm really looking forward to TV tonight.  An hour of Corrie and two hours of Vera, what more could I ask for.

Enjoy your day.

Hugs

Anne x

Elements :

Paper - Forever Friends

Image - Angels by Digi Stamps 4 Joy

Gems - Crafty Feeling

Snowflakes - The Hobby House