Teddy Hugs

Morning one and all!  After all the upheaval this week I hadn't even thought about the challenge for the Christmas Card Club today so I got up bright and early and here's my creation.  The theme this week is Aperture and was chosen by Zoe.  

More tidying up to get on with today and I might even get the iron out.  Our pooch has been at our daughter's all week so Mr C is going to collect her later today and our home will be complete again.

Hope you have a lovely Sunday

Hugs

Anne x

Challenges :

Bearly Mine - Dies

Crafty Hazelnut - Blues

Incy Wincy Designs - Weather

Little Miss Muffet - Anything

Sassy Studio - 3 of something

Elements :

Paper - Craft Creations

Image, Embellishments & Sentiment - Forever Friends

Gems - Crafty Feeling

Die - Ornate Frame by x-Cut

simple flowers

Hi! What a lovely day, sunny and DRY!  Mr C is away to golf and I'm playing in the craft room.  I've got a croaky throat so I'm just having a 'me' day.  I've finished the two cards I'm making at the next class and thought I'd have a go at a CAS one.  Hope you like!

Hugs

Anne x

Challenges :

Craft Your Passion - Texture

House of Gilli - Embossing

Less is More - Yellow

Sassy Studio Designs - Frame

Top Tip Tuesday - CAS

Elements :

Image - Watercolour Marguerite by Hero Arts

Frame - DS0908 by Marianne Designables

Paper - Doodlebug

Sentiment - computer generated

Font - Sunshine Poppy

Punch - Butterfly by Clippunch

Tight Squeeze

Another Sunday has come round so quickly and it's time again for Sunday with Santa on Facebook.  The subject this week is Humour and I hope I've captured that.  

I made myself a light box last weekend using a white cardboard box that I picked up in the supermarket.  I can't say the photos are brilliant (operator error) but at least there's no shadows.

I've an appointment with the optician at 11 to sign up for my contacts then Mr C and I are off to Homebase to collect the wall tiles we've ordered for the kitchen, all 32 packs of them!  Mr C is so glad he's not having the put them up!

Have a lovely Sunday whatever you're up to.

Hugs

Anne x

Challenges :

Crafty Hazelnut - Sentiment without using the word Christmas

Digital Tuesday - Winter Blues

Make it Monday - Anything

Sassy Studio Designs - Christmas + Sentiment

Elements :

Papers & Image - from Tight Squeeze collection on Festive Funnies CD by Ooh La La Creations

Sentiment - computer generated (Font : Ultra Shadow)

Stars - stash

Welcome Little One

Hi!  This post has been scheduled as I'm taking my Aunt to hospital today for an x-ray.  Let's hope that the weather behaves as we don't want to get a soaking.  Most of the challenges I'm entering have the title 'Something New' so not only is this a new baby card I'm also using a new stamp.  

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Challenges :

Allsorts - New Beginnings

Fab n Funky - Something New

Fresh Brewed - Something New

Kaboodle Doodles - Celebrate

Make it Monday - Anything

Sassy Studio Designs - Somthing New

Simon Says - Something New

Stars & Stamps - Something New

Elements :

Papers - from Purple Patchwork collection by Cuddly Buddly

Image & Sentiment - Heaven Sent by Lili of the Valley

Dies - MFD009 by Nellie Snellen : Circles by Spellbinders

Ribbon & Button - stash

Colouring Medium - Promarkers

New Arrival

Our visitors went home on Thursday morning and I've spent the last few days chasing my tail and blogging's been out the window again!  

We had a fantastic time with our visitors but our trip was a bit of a disaster.  The train journey to Mallaig was very disappointing as it was pouring rain all the way so we couldn't see the beautiful scenery.  We were actually catching the end of Hurricane Katia and by the time we got to Mallaig the rain was coming down in bucket-loads and the wind was blowing a hoolie.  Our guest house was good and we managed to find somewhere really nice for our evening meal.  Unfortunately the next morning the sea was too rough for the ferry to sail to Skye so we ended up taking the train to Fort William, bus to Inverness and picked up the train again there.  The weather was much better by then and Scotland's scenery was on show.  We spent a few hours in Inverness which was very enjoyable ... note to myself ... must go back again soon!

 views from train on way to Mallaig

Mallaig Harbour

Anyway, enough rambling about our wee break.  When we got back Mr Postie had been and left some beautiful ribbons I'd won in Pinky's candy.  Can't wait to use them, but then again, maybe I should just stroke them and cherish them!

Mr C has been working today and I've been a bit lazy but managed to make 4 samples for Ooh La La Creations new CD which is being showcased on Create & Craft on 25 September and I also managed a challenge card.

Challenges :

Creative Card Crew - Babies 

Make it Monday - Anything

Pollycraft - Baby Love

Sassy Studio Designs - Spots & Stripes

Elements :

DPs - all from Patchwork Yellow collection by Cuddly Buddly

Image - Elephant by Bugaboo

Dies - Rectangles by Spellbinders : LR0102 by Marianne Designs

Ribbon - Stash

Dewdrops - Papermania

Sentiment - computer generated (font : Basic Sans Light SF)

Medium - Copic Meadow Green : Spiced Marmalade Distress Ink by Tim Holtz

Vintage Papa

I meant to mention this in my last post, welcome to my latest follower Sandra H.

Challenges :

My Partner in Crafting Crime - Uncoloured Image

Guylou's Inimitability - Mono

Less Is More - Mono

MAWTT - No DP

Sassy Studio Designs - No DP

Elements :

Image - Bowler from Nostalgia Pastimes stamp set by Papermania

Sentiment - computer generated (American Classic Extra Bold font)

Dies - Ovals / Scalloped Ovals by Spellbinders

Purple Pretty

Challenges :

Allsorts - Birthday

Bearly Mine - Die Cuts / Lace

Birthday Sundaes - Happy Birthday

Bunny Zoe - Lace

CES - Embellies
Claudia & Co - Girl Birthday
Craft Your Days Away - White + 1
Crazy - 1, 2, 3 (1 flower, 2 leaves, 3 pearls)
Creative Craft - Restful Colours
Incy Wincy Designs - Lavender / Lace
Make It Monday - Anything
Paper Play - Blossoms / Blooms
Paper Pretties - Birthday
Papertake - Pale, Pretty Pastels
Sassy Studio - Pearls / Lace / Elegance
Southern Girls - Lace / Pearls
Woodware USA - Anything

Elements :
Lace - Crafty Feeling
Flower - Prima
Sentiment - from You're Dandy collection by Practicing Creativity
Dies - Parisian Accents by Spellbinders : Leaves by CREAlies

Pink Wedding

Challenges :

ECP - Pastel

KB Cute - Anything

Pals Paper Arts - Wedding

Sassy Studio Designs - Wedding

Stamps R Us - Use a Digi

Elements :

Image - Happy Couple by TiddlyInks

Sentiment - Elegant Word Art by Bethany

Flowers - Wild Orchid Crafts

Die - Leaves by CREAlies

BP - Craft Creations