christmas birthday

Hi!  Another Sunday and time for Sunday with Santa on Facebook.  This week it's a Christmas birthday card which is great as it's my cousin's birthday on Christmas day!  As we are a small family she has always had Christmas in the morning and birthday in the afternoon - a double whammy!

My croaky throat turned into a full blown cold and I've been feeling miserable.  Not to worry, if that's all I have to moan about I'm very thankful.

Our new kitchen was delivered at 9am on Friday morning ... aaah!  It was stowed in the garage in readiness for the fitters coming tomorrow.  I really can't wait as I HATE MESS!!!  The curtain twitchers would be wondering what an artic lorry was doing in our street. I didn't envy the driver as our street isn't the biggest but he managed, oh if I was only 20 years younger I'd love to be able to drive one of them.  

Yesterday I emptied all the kitchen cupboards and threw out some things that have been lurking there for too many years.  All we've to do today is get the dishwasher dismantled as our son and DIL are getting it as we're having a new slimline one.  The pair of them were at a wedding in the borders yesterday and are calling in on their way home to pick it up.  We're going to go out and have tea with them too.  

As for the kitchen ... I'll keep you posted with piccies.

Hope you all have a lovely Sunday.

Hugs

Anne x

Challenges :

Crafts & Me - Punch / Die

Crafty Catz - Happy Birthday

Creative Craft - Anything

Elements :

Paper - Southfield

Deco Image - Forever Friends

Die - Madera Corner by Memory Box

Sentiment - computer generated

Font - Tangerine

Cupcake - DT

Hi! I cannot believe that we are at the beginning of another month.  That means it's time for the challenge in the Cupcake Craftroom.  Mandy has given the DT a fantastic set of papers to work with along with an inspirational photo.  Hope you can play along with us.

Hugs

Anne x

Inspirational Photo 

Last Summer Designer Paper

Challenges :

Crafty Catz - Anything

Cupcake Craftroom - Photo Inspiration

Karens Doodles - Kids

Make it Monday - Anything

OSAAT - Summer

One Stop Card Craft - Recipe

Stars & Stamps - Summer

Elements :

Papers - from Last Summer Collection by Mandy at Cupcake Cards & Crafts

Deco Image & Sentiment - Mmmm Ice Cream

Card Candi - Craftwork Cards

hey baby

Hi peeps, hope you are well today.  I'm meeting up with 3 friends for lunch and I've no doubt there will be lots of chat too.  I have to say a big thank you to my blogging friend, Neus, who gave me the inspiration for this card. Enjoy your day. 

Hugs
Anne

Challenges :

CAS-ual Friday - Baby

Crafts 4 Eternity - Digi

Crafty Catz - Punches / Dies

Divas by Design - Spots or Stripes

Make it Monday - Anything

Paper Sundaes - Circles

Pixie Dust Studio - Buttons

Polka Doodles - Dots or Stripes

Raise the Bar - Twine

Sisterhood of Crafters - Digi

Stars & Stamps - Digi

Elements :
Paper - from Tulip collection by Docraft
Image - TLC Creations
Dies - Circles / Scalloped Circles by Spellbinders
Button & Twine - stash
Punch - String Lace by Martha Stewart
Sentiment - computer generated (Font : Treefrog)

AWOL Again!

The craft room's been neglected again!  Thursday morning was class and in the afternoon I went to Dundee with my Daughter and Granddaughter.  They are off to a wedding this weekend and my Granddaughter still had nothing to wear!  Young ones ... grrr!  We managed to get her a trouser suit which she looked lovely in and it's something she'll wear afterwards.  They left yesterday as there was a family meal last night and the wedding is today.  It's sunny here just now so hope they've got sun too.

It's just a quickie today as Mr C and I are off to see our Son and DIL this afternoon.  We've a log splitter to take to him and in return we're getting a bootful of wood, simple things make us happy.

Hugs

Anne

Challenges :

Crafty Catz - Beginning with B (Bunch of flowers, Birthday)

Cute Card Thursday - Winged Things

Karens Doodles - Celebrate

Pennys - Anything

Pile it On - Sending Happiness

Elements :

Image - Little Winged Friends by Bildmalarna

Paper - from Eastern Promise collection by Dovecraft

Diecuts - from Susie at Die Cut Dreams

Nailheads - stash

Sentiment - Lili of the Valley

Special Friend

Hi!  What a beautiful morning it is here.  Everywhere is white and sparkly with frost but the sun is shining and it's warm in the craft room!  Mr C has been in bed since Sunday with a fluey kind of thing but is feeling a bit better today.  He really must be feeling awful as he is NEVER off work, thankfully.  I'm having another day in the craft room as I've several birthday cards to do for March and as we are away then I'll need to get organised.  The card this friend is for is the one I go on most of my jaunts with.  She is soon off to America for 6 weeks and is spending her birthday this year at Florida Keys.  Her card is made but I don't have a pressie yet ... I'm doing that tomorrow but need inspiration!

Hugs

Anne

Insert

Challenges :

Allsorts - Free & Easy

Cardmadfairy - Hearts

Crafty Catz - Pink & White

Polka Doodles - Hearts / Love

Squigglefly - Birthday Card

The Pink Elephant - Pink

Elements :

Papers - Magnolia

Image - Pink Petticoat

Pearls - The Hobby House

Sentiment - MM Designs

Colouring Medium - Promarkers glittered with Glamour Dust

Insert - computer generated (Font : Scrap Circles)

One for the Boys

I really don't enjoy making male orientated cards but this one actually fell into place quite easily for a change.  Not all men like fancy, flowery valentines so I thought this one fell into the macho category!  Have a good day.

Hugs

Anne

Challenges :
Craft Your Days Away - Distressing
Crafty Catz - Things with Wings
Creative Inspirations Paint - Someone Special
Creative Stamp Friends - Antique / Old Fashioned
Digistamps 4 Joy - One for the Boys
Just Us Girls - Valentine
Make It Monday - Anything
Sentimental Sundays - Dry Embossing

Elements :
Image & Sentiment - Kanban
Paper - Coredinations which has been distressed
Embossing Folder - Spots & Dots by Cuttlebug
Card Candi - Craftwork Cards

Sympathy

The postman came bearing parcels yesterday and I couldn't wait to use the new stash that was in them!!!  Sympathy cards are never easy to make and I thought my new dies were just perfect for a simple card.  Hope you like!

Mr C is working today so I'm going to get the ironing done and after school I've to take my granddaughter to the dentist.  She's almost 14 but still has 4 baby teeth that refuse to come out and are making her adult teeth crooked.  The time has come for them to be taken out so it's two out today and the other two next week.  I'm not looking forward to it and I bet neither is she!  I'll keep you posted.

Insert

Challenges :

Crafty Catz - Something New

Crazy 4 Challenges - Mono Blue

Creative Craft - Blue

Delicious Doodles - All Things New

Fairy Tale - Something New

Secret Crafter - Anything Blue

Stampin Sisters in Christ - Something New

Elements :

Paper - from Butterfly Dreams collection by Punky Princess

Sentiment - computer generated (CAC Shishoni Brush / Copperplate Gothic fonts)

Dies - Leaves by Marianne Design

Punch - left-overs from Pop Up Butterfly by Martha Stewart

Gems - Crafty Feeling

Insert - computer generated

OLL - DT

  

The challenge this time at Ooh La La Creations is BINGO.   I love this sort of challenge and I hope I've done it proud.  I've chosen the middle line of ribbon / diecut / sparkle and have made a little box using these elements.  C'mon girls and guys, give it a go - the design team are waiting for your entry.

Challenge :

Cardmad Fairy - Digi + Texture

CCEE Stampers - 3 Different Shapes

Crafty Ann - Floral Frenzy

Crafty Catz - Digi

Digital Tuesday - Digi + Anything

Fairy Fun Friday - No Black Lines

Ooh La La Creations - BINGO

Elements :

DP & Image - from White Poinsettia collection on Carnival of Colour CD by Ooh La La Creations

Dies - Labels Nineteen by Spellbinders : Leaves by CREAlies

Sparkle - Star Dust by Stickles

Ribbon - stash

Little Box

Bad blogger again!  I just don't know where the time goes these days.  

It's my aunt's birthday next week and when we were visiting an antiques centre recently she spied a little brooch she liked.  Luckily my cousin was with us and she distracted my aunt and I was able to buy it for her.  I made and decorated this little box for the brooch to go in.  The box is great as there's no glue needed and very little cutting - just so easy!  Hope you like it.  Hugs x

Challenges :

2 Sisters - Ribbon

Cooking it up with Katie - No Card

Crafty Catz - Anything

Cupcake Craft - Leaves

Fresh Brewed - Anything

Make it Monday - Anything

Papertake - Anything

Elements :

DP - from Eastern Promise collection by Dovecraft

Flower - Wild Orchid Crafts

Die - Leaves by CREAlies

Ribbon - stash

Newspaper Reader

Oh dear, I'm having a real crisis.  My mojo has deserted me and I just can't get motivated.  However today I had a little burst of creativity as it's one of our dear friend's birthday on Thursday and I HAD to do something.  This design came very easily, which is worrying, after so many barren weeks.  Maybe mojo has decided to make an appearance again - on a staged return!!!

Although I haven't been making cards, I have been crafting.  The knitting pins have been working overtime knitting little cardigans and jumpers for Christmas presents.  It's been nice having the pins in my hands again and there are so many lovely yarns and colours to choose from.

On Friday my friend and I are off to the SECC in Glasgow to the Hobbycraft Fair so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that once I see all the lovely crafty stuff my mojo will return permanently.  I'm putting some pennies in my purse just in case anything jumps out and grabs me.  We are staying overnight at my son's flat in Glasgow and hitting the shops on Saturday.  I'm hoping to get my Christmas shopping finished as I don't have much left to buy - woopee. 

Hope to be back very soon.  Hugs x

Challenges :

Crafty Catz - Happy Birthday

Inspire Me Fridays - Anything Goes

Make it Monday - Anything Goes

Pixie Dust Studio - Happy Birthday

Elements :

DPs - Doodlebug

Image - Lili of the Valley

Faux Brads - Card Candi by Craftwork Cards

Sentiment - Cuddly Buddly

Dies - Circles / Scalloped Circles by Spellbinders

Boo!

Challenges :

Card Mad Fairy - Digi + Flowers

Crafty Catz - Mono

Craft Your Passion - Flowers

CYDA - make Flowers

Delightful - Halloween

Fairy Tale - Flowers & Lace

Incy Wincy Designs - make Flowers

Kaboodle Doodles - Fabric or Ricrac or Lace

Make it Monday - Anything

MAWTT - Handmade Flowers

OSAAT - use Digi

Paper Play - make Flowers

Sew Many Cards - use Freebie

Elements :

BP -  Bats by Jak Heath

Image - Sew Many Cards

Brad & Lace - stash

Sentiment - Azure Alpha Sizzlits by Sizzix

Flower - Layer 1 - Waterlily punch by Martha Stewart : Layers 2 & 3 - Daisy punch in Medium and Small by Woodware

Vintage Children

Before I go onto my challenge thank you to Pinky and Roxann for becoming followers.  I hope I live up to your expectations!

Challenges :

Christmas Inspiration - Kids

Crafty Catz - Anything

Paper Playtime - Charm

Sparkles - Metal

Tellens Place - Anything

Elements :

Deco Image - Dufex

Sentiment - Lili of the Valley

Charm - Syntego

Ribbon / Gems - Crafty Feeling

Embossing Folder - from a set by Cuttlebug but no idea which one

Dies - Ovals / Scalloped Ovals by Spellbinders

Sailboat

Challenges :

Alphabet - A ... Around the World

Catch the Bug - Anything

Crafty Catz - Quote / Sentiment

Elements :

Image & Sentiment - Be a Sailboat by TLC Creations

BP - from Bold Brights collection by Two Peas

Cupcake - DT

Challenges :

Cupcake Cards & Crafts - Red / White / Blue

Card Mad Fairy - Wedding

Crafty Catz - Congratulations

Crafty Sentiments - Wedding

ECP - Wedding

Fresh Brewed - Wedding

Pear Tree Designs - Colourful

Stampin for the Weekend - Wedding

Elements :

BP - from Patriotic Papers collection by Cupcake Cards & Crafts

Image - from Weddings collection by Lili of the Valley

Sentiment - computer generated

Punch - Half Daisy by Martha Stewart

Flower - Wild Orchid Crafts