Winter Wonderland Challenge Robin Redbreast

 Good morning and it's time for a new challenge at Winter Wonderland.  Our sponsor is Sheepski Designs and the theme is Robin Redbreast.

My Card

I have used the digi image from Sheepski Designs called Christmas Post Box. It was coloured with Promarkers.  I used Sue Wilson's Nobled Pierced Squares and the Holly Spray is from precious Marieke.

Why not pop over to the blog and see what the rest of the DT have made for the challenge and maybe you will feel inspired to join in.

Take care and have a good day.

 

 

 

 

Fuzzy Wuzzy Christmas at Winter Wonderland

Good morning and thanks for visiting me today. The theme for our challenge at Winter Wonderland  is "Fuzzy Wuzzy Christmas" and has been chosen by Deanne. This month we would like you to create something that is furry, frizzy, fluffy, puffy or fuzzy wuzzy!! Think furry animals, fluffy hats or mitts, puffy coats, frizzy beards (like Santa's!!) That gives you a wide scope so I'm sure you will be able to create something for the challenge. Our sponsor is Sheepski Designs and Andrea is offering the winner three digi images of their choice.

My Card

Using sponsor's image Snowboardin'

Recipe
6" square white base card - Rymans
teal pearlescent card - Jellybean Crafts
Falling Snow e/f- Sue Wilson
notched corner square dies - Crafts Too
Promarkers to colour
digi paper from stash - unknown

This is such a fun image and I love the expression on the snowman's face.  He looks as if he is really enjoying the experience. I added pink glitter to the cap and mitts to finish it off.  After I had taken the picture I decided to add a sentiment in the corner of the topper but didn't get round to taking another picture.

Please pop over to the blog and see what the rest of Santa's Helpers have come up with for the challenge and maybe you will feel inspired to join us. Remember that we are a Christmas challenge!

Take care.

Embossing at Winter Wonderland.

Good morning.  It is so cold here and yesterday we had a sprinkle of snow which disappeared very quickly thank goodness.

I'm here today with my DT card for Winter Wonderland.  I am hosting this challenge and my theme is "Use Embossing - Dry or Heat".  A nicer easy challenge I'm sure you will agree.

My Card

 

Recipe

5" x 7" base card  - Papermania

white and red card stock - Rymans

embossing folder - Sparkle by Sue Wilson

Labels 1 - Spellbinders 

shimmer dome stickers - Papermania

snowflake die - The Works 

image -sponsor's  Gnome for Christmas 

Promarkers to colour

 Our sponsor this time is Sheepski Designs and the prize on offer is three images of the winner's choice. 

Please pop over to the blog and see what the rest of the Snowflake team have designed and we also have some new teamies this time.

Well that's all from me today but I will be back tomorrow with another card so I hope to see you again then.

Take care and keep warm.

Humorous Christmas

Good morning.  As I said yesterday here I am again with more Christmas cards.  It is time for the Christmas Card Club to top up their card stash ready for later in the year.  This time our host is ValeryAnn, aka Mrs A, and she wants to see humour in our cards so I hope she approves my offerings.

My Cards

Recipe

4" x 6" base cards from red or green cardstock - LimeTree Crafts

whiter cardstock - Rymans

images - Greeting Card Factory Deluxe

poinsettias - Wild Orchid Crafts

ivy corner  -  Signature dies

leafe wreath - Memory Box

embossing folder- Snowflake Lattice Sue Wilson

Very simple flat cards - even more necessary now that postage costs have risen yet again! 

It has been been pretty chilly the past day or two two so it doesn't seem too odd to be making so many Christmas cards!

I hope you all have a wonderful Easter weekend.

Take care!

Anything Goes for the Christmas Card Club

Good morning, and I hope this finds you well. Today is the first offering for our Christmas Card Club.  You might think it very strange to be making Christmas cards again so soon but we make a card every two weeks and in this way we keep ahead of ourselves and no mad panic in November! I actually love making Christmas cards so it is ideal for me.

Margaret chose our first theme, and a nice easy one too. Anything Goes.

My Cards

Recipe

6 " square base card

Frostyville Border die - Memory Box

Oval dies - Spellbinders large ovals

Falling Snow e/f - Sue Wilson

sentiment - Becca Feekin stamp

two shades of purple glitter card

purple pearls - the Hobby House

I apologise for the quality of the pictures. I made my cards a couple of days ago and totally forgot to photograph them.  When I did remember it meant I had to take the pictures in the kitchen under fluorescent lights.  Not the best!!!  But at least you get the idea.

My two cards are just a variation on a theme using the same colours, dies and sentiments in a slightly different way. The first card was made with plain white card stock and the second with white linen card stock.  I wasn't sure if the stamp would take on the linen card but it was fine. 

Anyway that's my first two cards into the box!! I am still having problems with my computer so again I have used John's laptop for my post.  I don't have everything I need on it but at least I have been able to post and I can manage without  personalised signatures etc.

If you are interested in joining our little group please get in touch.

Take care and enjoy the rest of the weekend.

A note for Lydia  - thank you for your tip about giving your spare stash to the Brownies.  I have been wondering what I can do with my mountains!!! One of our young WI members runs the Rainbows and would welcome any thing I can pass on. Thanks again!!

Love and hugs.

Christine xx

Entered into : 12 Months Of Christmas

Winter Wonderland Challenge

Good mornign to all my friends and fellow bloggers. Today I have another scheduled post, this time for Winter Wonderland - "White And One Other Colour " and/or "A Little Bird Told Me".

My Card

Recipe

6" square base card - Rymans

red cardstock - Rymans

white cardstock - Hobbycraft

embossing folder - Sue Wilson Snowflake Lattice

double pierced Noble rectangles - Sue Wilson

snowflake ribbon die - Poppystamps

sentiment stamp - Polkadoodles

digi image  - Snowman Song from Crafty Sentiments

We now have two choices for you, or maybe you could combine the two which I have managed to do with this image. Hop over to  the blog and see what the other Snowflakes have made and maybe get some inspiration.

We have two sponsors - Crafty Sentiments who are offering 3 digis to the winner, and the Craft Barn who are offering £10 to spend in store, so what are you waiting for.  We look forward to seeing your creations - but remember Christmas projects only!

Well that's all from me. Take care and enjoy the weekend - which is almost upon us again!

"For The Boys" - Get Creative Challenge # 17

Good morning everybody.   Challenge 17 is from The Pink Team and our remit is to produce a card "For The Boys". So that's two male cards in a row for me.  Our sponsor this month is Eureka Stamps and   I have chosen Mountain Border for my card and you can find it here.  We would love it if you would join us this time. The prize is three digi images of your choice.

My Card

This quite a busy image and initially I was going to leave it black and white. My second thought was just to add colour to some parts of the image which I think works really well. My third thought was to try something I have been saying I will try but never ever getting round to it. I coloured it digitally using "Microsoft Picture It!" which is the software programme I use.  I had a few false starts before I produced something I was happy with, but it was great because you just discard it and start again.  I will certainly try it again at some stage.

Ingredients

5" x 7" Kraft cardstock base card

Embossing folder - Tartan Trellis from Sue Wilson

The spruce die - Impression Obsessions (no name on it)

Green pearlescent card from stash.

Sentiment - computer generated.

This card is for somebody special who is going through a difficult time - an encouragment card!  I trawled the internet until I found this perfect sentiment.

I hope you are all well.  We had a couple of great summer days - and then back to the cold and wind and rain!  What a start to summer!

Well I must go .  Take care.

Entered into:
Crafty Boots Challenge

Crafting For All Seasons
Creative Corner Challenges
Suzy Bees Bloomin' Challenge

Get Creative Challenges # 13

Good morning to all my friends and fellow bloggers - and if you have just wandered here by chance I hope you like what you see and drop by again.  The challenge this time at Get Creative is to use purple, pink and green - perfect colours for me.  Our sponsor is Lacy Sunshine and the prize is three images of the winner's choice.  The image I have used is from the Flower Pot Pretty range "Crystal Chrysanthemum".

My Card

Recipe

7" square card from Anne-Marie

Backing papers from Lili of the Valley - Snow Princess Solids

Pink pearlescent card from stash

Sentiment circle - Craftwork Cards

Spellbinders - Marvellous Squares

Sue Wilson - Faux Quilled Leaves

Promarkers to colours

Pearls from stash

I think I went a bit overboard with the leaves ... lol!

I hope you are all well and have been enjoying the lovely weather. Yesterday was very bright and sunny but pretty chilly and we had an overnight frost, but the sun is shining again this morning and it seems a bit warmer.  

Take care.

Ruby Wedding Gift Box and Card

Good morning friends and fellow bloggers.   One of the ladies at WI asked if I could make her a box to hold money, which was to be the gift to her parents for their ruby wedding.  And of course their had to be a matching card. This is what I came up with.

My Gift Box

The box measures 16 cms x 9cms x 2cms, which is just slightly larger than a £20 note.

Recipe

White double sided centura pearl card - Crafters Companion

Dark red cardstock - from stash

Flowers - Wild Orchid Crafts

Lace with pearls - local haberdashery shop

Flat backed pearl string and  other pearls from stash

Faux Quilled Leaves - Sue Wilson

Diamond Strips and Accents - Spellbinders

My Card

(Never photographs well from this angle but it gives a better view of the diecuts.)

Recipe

Base Card - 7"x 5" stepper card Papermania

Dark red card - from stash

Diamond Strips and Accents - Spellbinders

Resplendent Rectangles - Spellbinders

Marvellous Squares - Spellbinders

Swan diecut - Nellie Snellen Hearts Dies
Pearls from stash
Computer generated sentiment

The card didn't take long to make because it is very similar to one I made a couple of years ago.  The  reason I am showing it is so that you can see how the card and gift box tie in together.

Fortunately the lady concerned loved the matching pair! Phew!  It's always a relief to hear that.

Hope this finds you all well and getting back to some form of normality - whatever that might be!!!!

Entered into :

Stamping Sensations - dies or punches
Scribble and Scrap - anything goes