My Fav 5 Creations of 2013

Morning all!

I can't believe it's Hogmanay, just where has 2013 disappeared to?  As I posted yesterday, Debby hosted Fav 5 Christmas Creations, well, today it's Fav 5 Creations of 2013.  While browsing through my blog there were some cards that I thought to myself "I didn't actually post that!" and others that I loved at the time and still do and they're the ones I've chosen.  Here we go with my Fav 5, ooops sorry, make that 6!

Hugs

Anne x

Sweet Baby

Get Well

Congratulations

Celebrate

Mr & Mrs

Much Cuteness

My Fav 5 Christmas Creations

Hello!

The lovely Debby is hosting My Fav 5 this year again and I thought it was time I got a wriggle on and get mine posted or I'd be too late to take part.  It's amazing how many Christmas cards I made this year and it was very difficult to whittle my favs down to 5 but here goes.  I hope you like my selection and why don't you pop over to see Debby and take part.

Hugs

Anne x

Winter Wonderland

Forever Friends

Pretty Christmas

Evergreen

Jingle Bell

Christmas Card DT - Anything Goes

Hi peeps!

What a beautiful morning, sun shining and there's no wind ... at the moment, but according to the forecast all that will change tonight again and it's back to gales and lashing rain.

Mr C and I were supposed to be going to a wedding reception in Edinburgh tonight but unfortunately we've had to cancel.  I'm totally washed out by evening time with the after effects of the virus so there's no point in being silly but we are so disappointed we're missing it.  It's my birthday today so Mr C is going to take me out for lunch instead.

Our sortie into town yesterday afternoon was a non event.  All the shops have sales on but nothing we wanted, in fact some of the shops had goods we'd never even seen before!  I've still got my pennies safely tucked up in my purse and one day I will see exactly what I'm looking for.

Enjoy your day whatever you're up to and stay safe.

Hugs

Anne x

Elements :

Image - A Star is Born by All Dressed Up

Paper - from Sweet Rainbow collection by Magnolia

Sentiment - from Modern Christmas collection by Clearly Besotted

Nailheads - JosyRose

Twine - stash

Dies - Circles / Scalloped Circles by Spellbinders : Large Scallop Edgelits by Sizzix at Stampin Up!

Suzy Bee DT - Vintage Glitter & Sparkle

Hello all!

I hope you've had a wonderful Christmas and Santa was good to you.  I was spoiled, as usual, and we had a thoroughly enjoyable day.  It was so nice to have all my family under the one roof, something that doesn't happen as often as we'd all like.

I'm off out with my friend for lunch in a wee while then a little sortie into town.  I got money from Mr C to go to my fav jewellery shop and, yippee, they've now got their sale on so I'll get more for my money!  I've also got shoes to pick up from M&S that I've hankered after for a while and were in their sale online on Christmas day, £20 off, so of course they slipped into my basket!  Unfortunately I haven't had time to look at the craft sales but tonight may be the night as Mr C is working and there's nothing worth watching on TV.

Anyway, on to the purpose of my post, the latest challenge over at Suzy Bee's which has been chosen by my lovely teamie Erin.  Hope you'll join in if you have the time.

Have a good weekend!

Hugs

Anne x

Elements :

Image - Winter Wonderland Emily by Lacy Sunshine

Paper - Itty Bitty Pink by UrbanLily

Sentiment - computer generated

Card Candi - Craftwork Cards

Ribbon - stash

Gems - Shimmer Dots by Papermania

Sponsors :

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to all my followers, friends and DT colleagues

Hugs

Anne x

Christmas Card DT - Masculine

Hi folks!

Christmas is creeping up fast, only 3 more sleeps.  I hope you are organised and not stressing too much.  I've only got some veg to get and I'm organised.  The turkey and gammon is cooked, sliced and in the freezer as is the gravy, pigs in blankets and stuffing.  My daughter is bringing soup and my daughter-in-law is bringing dessert ... sorted!

The lurgy is slowly disappearing, thank goodness, I'm really getting fed up of it now!  I do hope that any of you who are feeling poorly get well soon.  There are so many viruses going around just now and it's little wonder mind you, the weather is so awful.

Take care and enjoy your Sunday.

Hugs

Anne x

Elements :

Image - Little Fat Santa (Blue) by Fred, She Said

Paper - from Eskimo Escapades collection by NitWit

Sentiment - Computer Generated

Font - Xmas Terpiece Swashes

Punch - Snowflake by Woodware

Pearls - The Hobby House

Holly Jolly DT - Blog Hop Midway Reminder

Hi folks

Oooooh, I'm in trouble again!  This bug that is hanging around me is definitely making me a bit dopey (well, worse than usual) and I completely forgot to schedule this post.  

Take care

Anne x

Elements :

Paper - from Christmas Post collection by Craftwork Cards

Image - Jingle Bell by Meljen's Designs

Sentiment - from Holiday Lampost by Tim Holtz

Die - Square Lace Frame by Cheery Lynn

Bells - eBay

Twine - stash

Holly Jolly is having a Blog Hop for the whole of December and we'd all love if you'd come along and join us.  There are loads of prizes to be won.  Check out the blog to find out what's on offer.

Each member of the design team has been given a letter to spell out a couple of words related to the challenge so you'll need to visit all our blogs.  Hopefully you've arrived at my blog from Cindy

The letter you have to collect from me is

N

and now you'll need to hop across to Carol to find the next letter

The challenge part is simple - design a Christmas Card or Project but to take part you must do the following:

1 - link your card to the challenge post on Holly Jolly Challenge blog, using a direct link to your design, not just your blog

2 - comment on all blogs throughout the hop

3 - find the letters to spell out the words then send an email, with your answer to hollyjollychristmaschallenge@gmail.com 

please do not put your answer in any of your comments

The challenge finishes at midnight on 31 December and winners will be announced on 7 January.  The prize for the challenge is 10 digital images from Bugaboo and a $10 Gift Certificate from Fred, She Said

Christmas Cards DT - Words

Hello!

Hope you are all keeping safe and warm.  Last week we had almost tropical temperatures (for Scotland anyway!) and now it's definitely back to winter again.

I thought while I'd made it upstairs yesterday that I'd just schedule this post so I wouldn't be getting any more black marks against my name!!

Take care.
Hugs
Anne x

Elements :

Image - from Merry Little Christmas collection by Clearly Besotted

Sentiment - TLC Creations

Embossing - don't have a name but it's by Cuttlebug

Suzy Bee DT - Gatefold Card

Hi! I'm in the naughty corner again, forgetting to schedule this post.  I have to admit I haven't been upstairs these past few days, and that's where the laptop lives.  Just when I thought I was getting over the lurgy, wham, bam, it was back again.  I did take myself off to the doc but it's a virus and will take 2/3 weeks to clear ... deep joy.  However, I have to say that I'm beginning to feel a bit better again.

Anyway, here is my effort for our latest challenge at Suzy Bee's.  Thank goodness I was organised and had this card made a while ago.

It's a miserable day here, hissing rain and very windy.  Take care if you're out and about.

Hugs

Anne x

Elements :

Image - Angel Boo by Lacy Sunshine

Paper - from Winter Fun collection by Carta Bella

Punch - Snowflake by Woodware

Pearls - The Hobby House

Gems - Diamante Crafts

Sponsor :

Christmas Cards DT - Black & White

Hi everyone!

It's a real blustery morning but doesn't seem to be cold, in fact it's almost tropical after the temperatures we've had recently.  Unfortunately it's raining which is a pity.  I was hoping to poke my nose out of the door today and get some fresh air, the first since last Tuesday.  I'll see how I feel as the day progresses.  If only I could shift this cough and feeling of lethargy, doubt my body is telling me something!  I've caught up with quite a few things I'd recorded so every cloud ...

This challenge was exactly that, a challenge, as I found it quite difficult to do black and white for Christmas.  I think it's worked though, fingers crossed!

Have a lovely Sunday whatever you're up to.

Hugs

Anne x

Elements :

Background Image - from Gorgeous Grunge collection by Stampin Up!

Sentiment - from Modern Christmas collection by Clearly Besotted

Die - Crystal Snowflake by Memory Box

Pearl - The Hobby House

Gems - Diamante Crafts

Suzy Bee DT - Upcycle

Hello!

I started off the week with great intentions of posting each day but the lurgy caught up with me and I ended up in bed on Tuesday and Wednesday and it's been on and off the sofa since then.  I do feel better but I'm exhausted, the spirit is willing but the body weak!

Anyway, before I get the sack, here is my card for today's challenge over at Suzy Bee's.  I've upcycled the button on this card.

Unfortunately I'm not going to be able to go the fair tomorrow which I'm very disappointed about but I'm not pushing myself too hard, especially at this time of the year.  I'll just need to content myself and there'll always be another one.

Enjoy your day.

Hugs

Anne x

Elements :

Paper, Flower & Sentiment - from Christmas Post collection by Craftwork Cards

Image - 1920 Winter Abby by Lacy Sunshine

Twine & Button - Stash

Sponsor :

Holly Jolly DT - Christmas Card & Blog Hop

Morning everyone!

You may notice that this was posted at 5am but I can assure you it was scheduled, even though I am bursting with excitement this morning.  A while ago I was asked to be part of the Holly Jolly Challenge Design Team, my term starting at the beginning of 2014 but I was invited to contribute to the Christmas Blog Hop, so here I am! You'll need to read to the end of the post otherwise you'll miss some important rules and regs!

Hugs

Anne x

The lovely sponsor I got my image from is Limited Runs and it's called Star Cupcake

Each member of the design team have been given a letter to spell out a couple of words related to the challenge so you'll need to visit all our blogs.  Hopefully you've arrived at my blog from my design colleague Cindy

The letter you have to collect from me is

N

and now, you'll need to hop across to another teamie, Carol, to find the next letter

The challenge part is simple - design a Christmas Card or Project but to take part you must do the following:

1 - link your card to the challenge post on Holly Jolly Challenge blog, using a direct link to your design, not just your blog

2 - comment on all blogs throughout the hop

3 - find the letters to spell out the words then send an email, with your answer to hollyjollychristmaschallenge@gmail.com 

please do not put your answer in any of your comments

The challenge finishes at midnight on 31 December and winners will be announced on 7 January.  The prize for the challenge is 10 digital images from Bugaboo and a $10 Gift Certificate from Fred, She Said

C'mon, join in the Christmas fun as there are lots more prizes up for grabs.  Pop over to the Holly Jolly Challenge blog to see them all.

Good Luck x

Thank You

Greetings!

There are a few challenges this week for a Thank You card so before I got onto the housework yesterday I made this card.  Hope you like it.

I was in bed by the back of 9 last night and didn't have too bad a sleep but still not 100% today.  I'm off into town with my friend as she wants to go to the library to buy (!) her Christmas cards.  Each year they have a lovely selection of charity cards and I've a few bits and pieces to do.  No doubt we'll manage to squeeze in lunch, or a cuppa at least!

Hugs

Anne x

Elements :

Image - pre-coloured by Lili of the Valley

Paper - from Coleen Dolly Mixtures collection by Craftwork Cards

Sentiment - from Tag Along collection by Clearly Besotted

Dies - Circles / Scalloped Circles by Spellbinders : Adorning Accents Edgelits by Sizzix from Stampin Up!

Gems - The Hobby House

Challenges :

2 Sisters - Anything

Aud Sentiments - Any Sentiment

Crafty Creations - Thank You

Creative Belli - Thank You

Simon Says - Anything

Christmas Cards DT - No Stamping

Hello my friends!

What a lovely morning and I've been lying in bed.  Not feeling 100% today, my voice is all croaky and my body feels a bit wibbly wobbly but I'll soldier on!

I'd a lovely lunch yesterday with my friends with lots of chatting and catching up.  We exchanged our Christmas gifts too so I've some parcels to put under the tree when I eventually get around to putting it up ... way too early for that yet.  I will put my Christmas candle bridge on the windowsill today though.  It's a tradition in our family that it goes on the first day of December.

The craft room in particular, and the house in general, is in need of some TLC so that's what I'm off to do now.  Mr C was working midnight till 6am so I'm trying to keep quiet to let him sleep otherwise he'll be Mr Grumpy!

Enjoy your Sunday.

Hugs

Anne x

Elements :

Paper - from Believe collection by Bazzill

Dies - the bauble is from Signature Christmas collection by Clearly Besotted : the bow is Precious Hearts by Memory Box

Pearl - The Hobby House