afternoon tea

Sorry there was no post yesterday.  Between trying to get something done about my car and some serious housework the day just disappeared.  In the evening I watched TV and did some knitting.  As far as the car is concerned ... you really don't want to know! I phoned a garage in the morning and was assured someone would recover the car during the day, guess what, nothing happened so this morning I phoned a different garage and am waiting for them to phone after recovering the car but I'm not holding my breath.  Will keep you posted.

Hugs

Anne

Challenges :

2 Sisters - Anything

Crazy - Anything

I Did It Creations - People

Kaboodle Doodles - Purple

Lili's Little Fairies - Afternoon Tea

Totally Gorjuss - Yummy

Elements :

Image - Lili of the Valley

Paper - from Springtime collection by Crafty Individuals

Ribbon, Button, Twine - stash

Pearls - The Hobby House

Sentiment - Craft Creations

Corner - Wild Orchid Crafts

Bestest Friends

Hi!  I didn't have time to blog yesterday!  My friend and I had a day out to House of Bruar.  It was the most beautiful drive up the A9 and although it was very cold the sun was shining and there was snow sprinkled on the top of the hills.  We had a delicious lunch and then browsed through the shop.  When I got home it was time to cook the evening meal then I got my knitting out and watched tv.  Mr C and I are off to Spain on 8 March for a month and I'm busy knitting little cardigans for one of the charities in the town where we used to live.  It keeps my hands busy while watching tv in the evenings and I'm doing something worthwhile at the same time.

Mr C was working from midnight to midday so I'm up in the craft room this afternoon trying to get all my DT work up to date for going away.  I know there's still a few weeks till we're off but also I know how quickly things catch up with me!

This card was made from my latest purchase.  It's the Mabel Lucie Attwell CD by Katie Sue Designs.  I've loved MLA since I was little as I had several books with these adorable drawings.

Hugs

Anne

Insert

Challenges :

Allsorts - One or More Hearts

Crazy 4 Challenges - Layers and Embellishments

Delightful - Punches / Dies

Divas by Design - Anything

Kaboodle Doodles - Make it Girlie

Karens Doodles - Cute & Cuddly

Moving Along With The Times - Heart

One Stop Card Crafts - Stitching

Paper Pretties - Ribbon / Twine

Party Time Tuesday - Anything

Pixie Dust Studio - Girlie

Secret Crafter - Ribbon

Stampin Sisters in Christ - Your Style

Stars & Stamps - Die / Punch

Tuesday Throwdown - Use Hearts

Elements :

Paper & Image - from Mabel Lucie Attwell CD by Katie Sue Designs

Ribbon & Heart - stash

Dies - Flower & Leaf Trio by Die-namics

Punch - Doily Lace by Martha Stewart

Pearl - The Hobby House

Insert - computer generated (Font : Boring Showers)

Ribbon Tree

Challenges :

Aud Sentiments - Anything

CCEE - Gold

Crafts4Eternity - Christmas

Creative Inspirations Paint - CAS

Divas by Design - Christmas

Fresh Brewed - Embossing

Kaboodle Doodles - Ribbons (a bit of creative license here as the tree is paper pieced ribbons)

Make it Monday - Anything

Marks Finest Papers - Emboss It

Pals Paper Art - CAS Round Corners

Samuel Taylors - Christmas Rubber

Stampavie - Christmas

Elements :

Stamp - Christmas Ribbon Tree by Woodware : paper piece using scraps of Christmas paper in my stash

Sentiment - same set as above

Embossing - don't know what the folder's called but by Cuttlebug

Die - Labels Nineteen

Bits and Bobs - stash

In the Pink

Challenges :

Birthday Sundaes - Embossing

Creative Stamp Friends - Happy Birthday

Digi Doodle - No DP

Happileigh Scrappin - Embossing

Kaboodle Doodles - Floral Showcase

Karens Doodles - Frame It

KB Cute - Bright Colours

Little Red Wagon - Mists

Meljens - Pink & Pearls

Paper Cupcakes - Pick Two (dies / flowers)

Pollycraft - Ribbons / Flowers

The Shabby Tea Room - Pink Lemonade

Totally Gorjuss - Flower Power

Woodware - Birthday

Elements :

Embossing - DS0908 by Marianne Design

Card / Ribbon - Stampin Up!

Flower - Prima : this has been misted using Pink Taffy and Iridescent Gold Glimmer Mist

Sentiment - from Just Dandy collection by Practicing Creativity

Dies - Leaves by CREAlies

Flowers n Stuff

Challenges :

Card Cupid - Flowers

Kaboodle Doodles - Layers

Papertake - Punches / Dies

Scrappy Frog - Anything

Tuesday Throwdown - Dies

Elements :

BP / Sentiment - Craft Creations

Dies - Scalloped Square / Flower Fantasy by Marianne Design

Pearls - The Hobby House

Christmas Wishes

Challenges :

AiFactory - Anything

Forever Friends - Buttons & Bows

Kaboodle Doodles - Embellishments beginning with B

Elements :

Image & Sentiment - Forever Friends

BP - Southfield Stationers

Button & Ribbon - Crafty Feeling

Die - Label Two by Spellbinders

Punch - Stars by Martha Stewart

Wedding Day

Hi folks!  Hopefully I'll get back to being a better blogger now.  Since my granddaughter went home after the school holidays I've been sooooo busy.  We've had new carpets fitted in the hall, stairs, one of the spare bedrooms and my craft room.  Phew, what a lot of shifting furniture and then putting it all back.  I've had a complete rearrangement of the craft room and think it's a lot better now.  Today's been a gorgeous day and I got a load of washing done, out on the line to dry and then ironed - is my halo shining?  I'm just going to post this then toddle off to bed as my back is complaining tonight and I'm up early in the morning as my friend and I are having a day out while our other halves are on the golf course.  Let's hope it's another sunny day.

There are lots of challenges this week with a Wedding theme - I wonder why?  I am going to see my Aunt on Friday.  My cuz is going to be there too so we're having our own little party - any excuse for some fancy food!!!

Challenges :

Crafty Cardmakers - Wedding

Delicious Doodles - Anything

Diecut Dreams - Wedding

Fab n Funky - Here Comes the Bride

Kaboodle Doodles - Bride

Stampin for the Weekend - Wedding

Totally Papercrafts - Wedding

Elements :

BP - ?

Image - Lili of the Valley

Flowers - Wild Orchid Crafts

Sentiment - Lili of the Valley

Die Cut - Fleur de Lis by Spellbinders