Christmas Cards DT - Anything Goes

Good morning Everyone!

Well, it's not really a good morning as far as the weather goes.  It's absolutely tipping down with rain and there's the odd flake of snow mixed in.  Definitely a day for the craft room.  UPDATE : 1040 GMT it's now snowing!

I forgot to tell you the other day that I was at the hospital to get my hearing aid.  Wow, I'm hearing things that I haven't heard for ages and what a difference that makes.  I certainly proved its worth yesterday when I was out with my friend.  She has a very soft voice and I used to struggle to hear what she was saying but yesterday all was good.  It is so small and light I don't even feel I'm wearing it.  Maybe I should have done it ages ago but hey, ho, it's done now!

The pair of us ended up at Doune Antique Centre.  It's a fabulous place to spend an hour or two reminiscing over the stuff our parents' had (and thrown out) and of course there's a lovely restaurant there where we had lunch.  

Off now to visit my favourite bloggers.  Enjoy your day and keep warm and safe.

Hugs

Anne x

Elements :

Image - Pedal Pusher - Winter Brian by By Lori Designs

Paper - from Love Me collection by The Hobby House

Sentiment - from Modern Christmas collection by Clearly Besotted

Challenges :

Aud Sentiments - Any Sentiment

Crafty Hazelnut Extra - Anything Christmas

Divas by Design - Anything

Paper Pretties - Anything

A New Baby & News

Hi, it's me again ... twice in one day!

I have some exciting news.  I was asked to join the Design Team at Moving Along with the Times.  Of course, no hesitation, I said YES!  My first challenge with them will be on 30 January and I've already got my card prepared!  Wish I was always so organised.

I've also got a card to share for Less is More.  I always try to take part as I love CAS.

Off now to have a tidy up so that I can be ready, with my feet up, for Dancing on Ice.  Why does Sunday night have too many good things on at once and Saturday (in my opinion) is absolute rubbish.  I'll need to get the link set up to record some of the programs.

See you soon.

Hugs

Anne x

Elements :

Image Topper - Lili of the Valley

Die - Congratulations by Elizabeth Craft Designs

Pearl - The Hobby House

Challenges :

Addicted to CAS - New

Creative Craft - New

Less is More - New Baby

Paper Pretties - Mono

Stampavie - New Beginnings

Cards for Men DT - Halloween

Howdy there peeps!

It's a spooky challenge this fortnight at Cards for Men.  This one was really difficult for me as I don't do halloween.  It certainly is becoming more popular these days but certainly not when I had little ones in the house!  I quite like the card I've created as it's not too gruesome!

Hugs

Anne x

Elements :

Image - A Great Harvest by The Paper Shelter

Paper - from Halloween collection by Bearly Mine

Sentiment - TLC Creations

Dies - Circles / Scalloped Circles by Spellbinders

Challenges :

Crafty Catz - Halloween

Paper Pretties - Halloween

Simply Create Too - Halloween

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Theme :

Halloween

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

Happy Birthday

Hello!

What a windy morning but the sun is shining and it's dry.  I'm off to meet my friend this afternoon for coffee and a rummage round the bead shop.  I've been making the Kumihimo bracelets for the school fayre but made some other ones yesterday and need more supplies as I got the thumbs up from my granddaughter and her friend.  

  

While watching Scott & Bailey last night I knitted up another bag but I've not done the finishing off yet so will let you see it when I'm done. Yesterday I posted off the 10 little cardis and 2 blankets I knitted for the mum to be of twins.  The, can't contain herself grandma to be (my friend from Spain), arrived to be with her daughter yesterday.  The twins will be arriving on Sunday and as we don't know if it's boys, girls or one of each everyone is waiting with baited breath. I'll keep you posted!

Right, onto the reason I came here, my card for today!

Take care if you're out in the wind and I'll see you soon.  I don't know if I'll make it onto the blog tomorrow as I'm taking my aunt to Dalkeith.  The craft place I get my card etc is there and I'm in dire need of supplies.  As always there's a lovely restaurant nearby so that's our plans for Friday.

Hugs

Anne x

Insert

Elements :

Sentiment - Pink Petticoat digi

Dies - Frames 9 by Crafts Too / Butterflies by Clearly Besotted

Punch - Butterfly by Clippunch

Embossing - Manhattan Flower by Stampin Up!

Pearls - The Hobby House

Ric Rac - stash

Challenges :

Crafting for All Seasons - No Stamps

Crafty Creations - No DP

Paper Pretties - Happy Birthday

Pennys - Sentiment

Pile it On - Embossing

Tuesday Throwdown - Sentiment

Sweet Mermaid

Hello!

Well, the start of another week and Mr C and I are on the countdown to our holiday.  We are off on 7 March for three weeks and can't wait to get some sunshine (hopefully!).

I woke early this morning so decided to get up rather than lie in bed playing games on my phone!!!  I've still some ironing to catch up on so I'm off to do that before meeting an old school friend for lunch .  We have a catch up every couple of months and today's the day.  It's a beautiful morning,  very frosty but the sun is up and will have defrosted my car by the time I go out!

This is the last of the cards I made on Saturday night.  I love A Day for Daisies images but haven't used them enough.  This one has been paper pieced and I think she's cute.

Have a good day!

Hugs

Anne x

Insert

Elements :

Image - Birthday Mermaid by A Day for Daisies

Sentiment - from Pen & Paper Circle Collection 6 by Polka Doodles

Papers - Big Dots / Little Big Dots by Pink Petticoat

Challenges :

A Day for Daisies - Pink Polka Dots

Charisma Cardz - Anything

Gingerloft - Red

Little Miss Muffet - Sketch

Paper Pretties - Red, White & Pink

Raise the Bar - Anything

Sassy Studio - Red, White & Pink

Scrappy Frog - Pink and / or Red

Stampavie - Lots of Layers

Tuesday Throwdown - Anything

Love Story

Hi folks!

Brrr, its freezing cold this morning, snowing and blowing a hoolie ... winter's back with a vengeance.  Nowhere better than cozied up in the craftroom.

 I'm back in my old stomping ground of Ooh La La Creations today.  I got their latest CD Yesterdays Memories a while ago when couldn't summon up the enthusiasm to craft.  Anyway, at last, it's no longer a virgin CD!  I've interpreted the theme loosely so that I could use this fun image.  Well the kitten loves his sassy owner doesn't he!

Keep warm and safe.

Hugs

Anne xx

Insert

Elements :

Papers & Image - from Oh La La collection on Yesterdays Memories CD by Ooh La La Creations

Pearls - The Hobby House

Lace - stash

Insert - created using Paint.net

Challenges :

Card Makin Mamas - Themed Around Love

Its All About Vintage - Lace & Pearls

Ooh La La Creations - Love Story

Paper Pretties - Square Card

Penny's - For Girls

Simon Says - Anything