Suzy Bee's DT - Frame It

Hi peeps!

How remiss of me, I completely forgot to post my DT card this morning, must be the sunshine gone to my head!  What a beautiful day, let's hope it lasts for the rest of the Easter weekend at least.

It's been a busy old week in my world but I'm hoping to have a lazy, crafty day tomorrow.

Enjoy the rest of your day.

Hugs

Anne x

Elements :

Image - Frame It, Thank You by Bugaboo

Papers - Dreamcatcher by 1st Edition

Dies - Curved Borders One by Spellbinders : Frame & Swirls LR0116 by Marianne Design

Pearls - The Hobby House

Card Candi - Craftwork Cards

Sponsor :

Challenges :

Delightful - Include Flower

Fab n Funky - Flowers

Party Time Tuesday - Die Cut

Southern Girls - Stripes

Frou Frou

Hello peeps!

Phew, what a busy day I had yesterday.  I took my car to the tyre place and while they were doing whatever they'd to do I popped into town, went to the bank and did a few bits of shopping.  After I picked up my car, and a pleasantly small bill, I met my cousin for lunch and we caught up with family stuff, put the world to rights then mulled over the impending referendum.  It was then back home to finish making my steak pie.  I'd cooked the meat before I went out in the morning but still had the pastry to do.  Tatties and veg were already prepared so I was ready with a hot chocolate when granddaughter came in from school!  Daughter then came in and the chatting began in earnest!  After they went home I spent the rest of the evening in my craft haven as, for me, the telly was rubbish!

Today I'm off out with my Aunt and I think we are heading for Crieff.  We haven't been there for a while so it'll be a wee change.  

Best go and get organised now or I'll be running late.

Hugs

Anne x

Elements :

Image & Paper - from Frou Frou CD by Crafters Companion

Sentiment - Bloomin Marvelous by Stampin Up!

 Die - Curved Borders One by Spellbinders

Nailhead - JosyRose

Challenges :

Aud Sentiments - Anything

Charisma Cardz - Birthday Girl

Craft Your Passion - Young at Heart

Cute Card Thursday - Girls, Girls, Girls

Party Time Tuesday - Anything

Penny's - Anything

Simon Says - Special Lady

New Home

Morning one and all!

Well, what disappointing weather we had yesterday after the lovely day we had on Monday.  No long walk for me and my four-legged friend as every time I looked out the window it was raining ... grrrrrr!

On to my share for today and it's winging its way to Spain.  Friends of ours have moved into sheltered accommodation in Benidorm so this card is for them.  I was inspired to make it by my blogging bud Jen of The Tiny Blue Butterfly but I think hers is much better.

Better go and have brekkie now then showered and ready as three of us (all been friends for 45years) are meeting up as we're having a birthday celebration for one of the group.

Hugs

Anne x

Elements :

Image - from Serene Silhouettes collection by Stampin Up!

Dies - Mini Love Hearts by Clearly Besotted : Square / Ornate Frame by Xcut

Challenges :

Delightful - CAS

Papertake - Anything

Tuesday Throwdown - Anything

Barking Dog!

Hello everyone!

Was up at the crack of dawn today.  I was taking my friend to the station this morning for a train at 0802  as she was going to visit her sister so I decided that I'd hop on another train and go to Glasgow.  I'd an errand to do there and Mr C wasn't that keen to go with me on one of his days off (not a shopper!).  I arrived in Glasgow at 0920, sorted out what needed sorting, had coffee in John Lewis and one of their delish fruit scones then had a browse till I met my son for lunch.  His office is in Glasgow but he's not often there so I was lucky to catch up with him today.  It's nice to get him to myself sometimes!!!

I should have scheduled this last night but the TV is good on a Sunday night and I completely forgot before going to bed and I certainly didn't have time to switch the lappy on this morning!  

Enjoy your evening.

Hugs

Anne x

Elements :

Image - Tiddly Inks

Sentiment - Elegant Word Art by Bethany

Dies - Elegant Flourish by Tim Holtz : Circles / Scalloped Circles by Spellbinders

Nailhead - JosyRose

Challenges :

Crafty Creations - Keep it Simple

Delightful - Flourish

Less is More - Metal

Suzy Bee DT - Anything Goes

Morning all!

Don't know where this week has gone, I've been busy all week and blogging hasn't been on the agenda!  I was out yesterday with my Aunt as I usually am on a Friday and guess what ... we had SUNSHINE!  Wow, what a beautiful day.  Unfortunately it's back to normal again today, dreich is the only word I can use to describe it. (For my non Scottish friends that means grey, miserable, damp and generally horrid!)

My best bud is off to America next weekend for 6 weeks so we're meeting up today as she'll be busy getting ready next week.  Oooh, what will I do when she's away, nobody to lead me astray!  I might actually get down to some serious crafting.

Best go and get organised.  Hope you have a lovely day and stay safe and warm.

Hugs

Anne x 

Elements :

Image - Teddy's New Home by Di's Digi Stamps

Paper - from Tulip collection by Docraft

Sentiment - from Little Elephant Cuties by Pink Petticoat

Die - Precious Hearts by Memory Box

Pearl - The Hobby House

Sponsor :

Di's Digi Stamps

Challenges :

Delightful - Anything

DigiStamps4Joy - Hearts

Divas by Design - Diecuts

Make it Monday - Anything

Papertake - Anything

Simon Says - Heart

New Home

Hi peeps!

Another rotten day and also much colder.  Think it could be another craft room day!  I've lots of stuff I could be getting on with that I've been putting off for another day so I might just bite the bullet ... today could be the day!

Hugs

Anne x

Elements :

Image - from In My Garden collection by Pink Petticoat

Paper - from Tulip collection by Docraft

Sentiment - computer generated

Font - Mr Sirloin BNT Medium

Nailhead - JosyRose

Dies - Square / Four Petal by Xcut : Edgelits Adorning Accents by Sizzix from Stampin Up!

Challenges :

Addicted to CAS - New

Delightful - Include a Heart

Less is More - Sketch

Little Red Wagon - CAS 

Simply Create Too - Use Hearts

Southern Girls - All New

Love and Marriage - the card!

Morning!

GREAT NEWS
(1) Woopee, Mr Blogger is behaving himself today and I've managed to upload the card I wanted to show yesterday.

(2) the Holly Jolly Challenge blog has been rebuilt by our fabulous Cindy and this week's challenge will go live at 1700 GMT (1200 EST).  There is a new blog address so if you click on the link here you'll be taken to the new blog so you can save it.  Hope you'll join in later today.

I survived the MRI scan and have to say it wasn't as bad as I'd envisaged!  I can't say I liked it but it was a case of needs must and thankfully behind me now.  Off to have brekkie and maybe get the ironing board out.  I'm meeting my cousin for lunch as I haven't seen her since New Year so no doubt there'll be plenty to chat about.

Have a good day!

Hugs

Anne x

Elements :

Image - You and Me by Tiddlyinks

Paper - Little Vintage Dots / Waterfall Hearts by Pink Petticoat

Sentiment - computer generated

Font - Bailey

Dies - Frame #9 by Crafts Too : Love Hearts by Clearly Besotted

Challenges :

Allsorts - Free & Easy

Delightful - Patterned Paper

Simply Create Too - Anything

Wags n Whiskers - Anything

Happy 3rd Birthday

Hi everyone!
Definitely an Autumnal feel this morning and it's very foggy at the moment.  After the last couple of days being so lovely I thought it was here to stay for a while but hey ho, it is the end of September!

My friend and I enjoyed our day in Dundee although the only thing I bought was something for our tea last night!  Last of the big spenders eh!

This card is for my neighbours' granddaughter who will be 3 on Christmas Eve!  I know, I'm a bit early but I saw a challenge for numbers on a card so I thought I'd kill two birds with one stone!

Meeting up with one of my other friends today but we've still to decide what we're doing.  I'll keep you posted.
Hugs
Anne x

Insert

Elements :

Image - Shy by Mo Manning

Papers - Southfield

Insert Paper - Pink Petticoat

Sentiment - Cindy Close

Ribbon - stash

Die - Circles / Scalloped Circles by Spellbinder

Letters - Chameleon

Challenges :

Allsorts - Buttons

Crafty Little Fairies - Number Birthday

Delightful - Buttons & Bows

Sieze the Birthday - Anything Birthday

Sketch Saturday - Sketch #277

New Beginnings

Hi everyone!

A lovely day was had with my friend yesterday.  We went along to Glendoick Garden centre for their Tuesday seniors' lunch, oooh it was yummy and excellent value.  My friend had broccoli soup and fish & chips and I had haggis, neeps & tatties then Crannachan cheesecake!

Today I'm off to Livingston.  One of my buddies is there just now looking after her granddaughter so we're meeting up while the young one is at school.  We are also meeting up with Mr C's cousin who is also a friend of my friend ... small world eh!  I've no doubt there will be lots of chatting done.

This was another of the cards I made on Sunday.  I just love these Lili of the Valley toppers, they are so sweet and easy to make a card with.

Enjoy your day.

Hugs

Anne x

Insert

Elements :

Image - from Babies topper collection by Lili of the Valley

Paper & Sentiment - Pink Petticoat

Challenges :

Allsorts - Baby Baby

Cute Card Thursday - Square

Delightful - New Beginnings

Crafty Little Fairies - New Baby

Little Miss Muffet - Pink / Grey

Make it Monday - Anything

My Little Friend

Hi everyone!

I've just put my washing out but the black clouds are rolling in despite the fact that the weather forecast says it's going to be the same as yesterday, hot, hot, hot! Hopefully it's just a blip and the sun will appear from behind the clouds very soon.

I'm off to meet my friend for lunch and we were hoping to have a walk afterwards but will have to wait and see.

Hope you all have a lovely day whatever you're up to.

Hugs

Anne x

Elements :
Image - My Little Friend Decoupage by MJ Hummel
Paper - from New Leaf Collection by First Edition
Buttons & Bow - from Lincoln Linen collection by Papermania

Challenges :
Crazy 4 Challenges - Buttons +/- Bows
Delightful - Die / Punch / Scissors
Totally Papercrafts - Decoupage

Westie

Hi faithful followers!

I'm not doing very well at this blogging lark again, sorry but there just seems to be so many other things taking up my time.  I think it's all to do with the good weather which I'm taking advantage of while I can, no doubt winter will be spreading it's icy fingers around the land very soon.

Mr C is away out with the dog so I thought I'd pop into the craft room for a play while I'm getting peace!

Enjoy the rest of your day whatever you're up to.

Hugs

Anne x

Insert

Elements :

All papers - from Dolly Mixtures Coleen collection by Craftwork Cards

Sentiment - from Greetings & Sentiments collection by Flonzcraft

Dies - Circles / Scalloped Circles by Spellbinders

Twine - stash

Nailhead - JosyRose

Challenges :

Bearly Mine - Anything

CAS Colours / Sketches - Sketch

Cute Card Thursday - Die / Punch

Delightful - Layers / Dimension

Make it Monday - Anything

Speedy & Friends - Plaid

Friendship

Morning one and all!

The sun is shining when I look out of one window and the sky is black as night from another ... who knows how it will end up!

I spent far too long at my desk yesterday and my back is giving me severe niggles today so I'm going to have to be a bit more active.  We are having the drive cleaned and the mono block resanded today so that will make the place look a bit tidier.  Considering it's about 15 years since we had it done it's not looking too bad though.

Unfortunately the distress inks don't show up particularly well on the photo but I have to say I'm pleased with the effect.

Hope you enjoy your day ... off to be busy!

Hugs

Anne x

Insert

Elements :

Image - from Serene Silhouettes collection by Stampin Up!

Sentiment - Happy Birthday - from Greetings & Sayings collection by Flonzcraft / Friend - from Just Believe collection by Stampin Up!

Dies - Circles / Scalloped Circles by Spellbinders : Honeysuckle Vine by Memory Box

Challenges :

Aud Sentiment - use 'Friend' in sentiment

Crazy 4 Challenges - no DP

Creative Inspirations Paint - Anything

Delightful - Friendship

Divas by Design - Friendship

Sunflower

Hello everyone!

At least I've made it onto my blog today and at a reasonable time.  Yesterday whizzed by in a blur ... so many irons in the fire just now there are not enough hours in the day!

Just a very quick post before going to make something to eat or Mr C's tummy will be rumbling!

Enjoy your evening.

Hugs

Anne x

Insert

Elements :

Sentiment & Image - Be the Sunflower by TLC Creations

Ribbon - stash

Spiders Web - The Ribbon Girl

Insert - Granny's Wallpaper by Pink Petticoat

Challenges :

CAS(e) - Sketch

Delightful - Ribbon

Sisterhood of Crafters - Anything

Southern Girls - Quote / Sentiment

CAS(E)

HI everyone!

Sorry I didn't make it onto the blog yesterday.  The day sped by and I just didn't have enough time.  I was playing in the craftroom with the Wee Cardmaking Kit from The Hobby House.  It is brilliant with enough to make 12 cards and the inspiration to go with it.  As you all know I'm not a bling and flowers person but the embellies in this kit are beautiful and as I'm off to a school fete in June I'm going to put these ones in boxes.  Once I've finished them all I'll let you see them but can only claim to have made them as the designs are copied from the inspiration sheet by Hazel Conboy.  I've done half of them so it may be a few days before I get the others done.

Next, the Kumihimo bracelet was easier to make than say ... once you got started!  Again I'm going to make some of them for the fete as you can rustle them up in no time.  I made mine in black and grey, added a wee heart and, naturally, will give it to my granddaughter when I meet up with her on Sunday.

Kumihimo Bracelet

Lastly here is my make for today.  I've been playing with some of my new stamps.  Before my craft crisis I didn't have that many stamps but have discovered how easy they are to use so am building up my collection little by little.

I don't know if I'll have time to blog tomorrow as it's out with my Aunt day.  We are hoping to have a trip to the seaside (we may never get out of the car!) but there's snow forecast again so we'll have to wait and see.

Enjoy your evening.

Hugs

Anne xx

Insert

Elements :

Images - Flourish by Woodware / Flowers & Leaves from Bloomin Marvelous Collection by Stampin Up!

Sentiment - from Bloomin Marvelous Collection by Stampin Up!

Insert - Polka Doodles

Challenges :

CAS(E) - Sketch

Crafting for All Seasons - Floral Delight

Cute Card Thursday - Butterflies

Delightful - Circle

Kaboodle Doodles - Pink

One for the Boys

Hi! You're never going to believe me ... I conquered the ironing mountain yesterday!  Unfortunately I've another load of washing on the drier so off we go again.  All the tiles for the kitchen are now safely stored in the garage and the spiders are watching over them, yeuk!  I've got stuff to get ready for class on Thursday so I'm going to have a busy day in the craftroom.

Hugs

Anne x

Challenges :

Aud Sentiments - Anything

Crazy 4 Challenges - Paper Piecing

Daring Cardmakers - Male Sport

Delightful - Paper Piecing

Ooh La La Creations - Make it Manly

Elements :

Papers & Images - from James collection on All Dressed Up CD by Ooh La La Creations

Sentiment - computer generated

Font - Boring Showers

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)

Love

Hi! What a brilliant day my friend and I had yesterday.  I bought enough card stock in Southfields to keep me going for a while and also some Christmas stuff which was in the sale!  After that we went to Dobbies and had lunch.  When we came out of there it was blowing a blizzard but decided to go to the Gyle shopping centre where it doesn't snow!  We had a good rummage round there and it was nice to see the new season's clothes coming into the shops.  The colours are so vibrant and makes you think Spring might be just around the corner.  We then had a coffee and headed home.  My friend is coming up to my house tomorrow afternoon and we're have a crafty time.

The card I've made today didn't end up the way it started in my mind - do you know the feeling!  Unfortunately the base paper doesn't show up very well on the screen.  It's pale cream with lovely roses on it.

Challenges :

Aud Sentiments - Love

Card Cupids - Valentine

CES - Vintage Dahling

Crafty Creations - Valentine

Delightful - Distressed / Vintage

Digital Tuesday - Romantic

Scrapbook Sisters - Valentine

Tuesday Throwdown - Neutral Colours

Elements :

Digi Papers - from Vintage Roses collection by Pink Petticoat

Image - from Vienna topper collection by Kanban

Flowers - Wild Orchid Crafts

Die - Leaves by Marianne Design

Punch - Doily Lace by Martha Stewart

Nailheads - stash

Sentiment - computer generated (Eight Fifteen font)

Distressed using Antique Linen Ink by Tim Holtz

Calendar

I really am sorry that I've not been around but I've so many other 'projects' on the go - ironing, cleaning, cooking ...

I visited my aunt yesterday and one of her friends sent her a handmade calendar with her Christmas card so I though I'd make one for my friend.  I'm going to meet her tomorrow for coffee and exchange pressies.  I hope she likes it!

Challenges :

Bearly Mine - Anything

Corrosive - Nothing Christmas

Crafty Cardmakers - Use it 3 Times

Delightful - Anything

Die Cut Dreams - Calendar

Everybodys Art - Anything

Simply Create Too - Embossing

One Stitch at a Time - Anything

The Crafty Pad - Nothing Christmas

Elements :

Image - from Girly Afternoons collection by Lili of the Valley

Calendar - Card Factory

Flowers - Wild Orchid Crafts

Pearls - stash

Dies - Leaves by CREAlies

Embossing - Daisies by Crafts Too

Vintage Girl

I've scheduled this post because I'm going out with my friend for a little retail therapy.  Don't know where we are going but you can rest assured there will be shops and a restaurant!!!

Challenges :

Charisma Cardz - Snowflakes

Crafts & Me - Vintage

Delightful - Red & Green

Everybody Art - Christmas

One Stitch at a Time - Anything

Pals Paper Arts - Pearls

Paper Sundaes - Beautiful Bow

Sparkles - Vintage Christmas

Truly Scrumptious - Vintage Christmas

Elements :

DP & Image - from Victorian Christmas CD by Joanna Sheen

Dies - Ovals / Scalloped Ovals / Parisian Accents by Spellbinders

Punch - Snowflakes by Woodware

Pearls - The Hobby House

Ribbon - stash

Christmas Sparkle

I have such a lot of lovely Christmas stash that I really should use some of it!!!  I've used copious amounts of Glamour Dust on my wee snowman but, unfortunately, it doesn't show up as sparkly as it is in real life - just use your imagination! Hugs x

Challenges :

Bah! Humbug! - Snowman

Delightful - Sparkly Christmas

Lili of the Valley - Bright and Sparkly

Mami Doodles - Christmas

Pollycraft - Anything

Samuel Taylor - Christmas

Winter Wonderland - Sparkle

Elements :

DPs - Cuddly Buddly

Image & Sentiment - Lili of the Valley

Ribbon - stash

Dies - Frame & Swirls by Marianne Design : Ovals and Scalloped Ovals by Spellbinders

Punch - Stars by Martha Stewart