a very merry christmas

 

I WOULD JUST LIKE TO SAY....

AND I HOPE YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS TIME.....

...AND SEE YOU IN 2014

smile!!! it is christmas

 

i just love this cute, cheeky image , something my boys would do , when i take a photo!!

well i think this is my last christmas card to share with you this year.... if i have missed anyone, sorry, or it will be a shop card from now on....

used the sketch by SALLY over on :~

SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY#237 

CREATIVE KNOCKOUTS#16 ~WINTER WONDERLAND

CUTE CARD THURSDAY#300 #CELEBRATIONS

CHARISMA CARDZ#49 ~ANYTHING GOES

 (LINKS ON MY SIDE BAR)

used craftwork cards paper, circle word die and card candy, sassy cheryl`s image, coloured with promarkers, memory box snowflake corner die, shapeabilities snowflake die , flower soft for snow and finished with stickles glitter and gems from my stash.

well, on the count down to christmas day now, slowly ticking off on my "to do list" .... i guess everyone is doing the same ... my eldest has now finished college until next year, my youngest finishes school today, but my husband only has xmas day/boxing day off from work....

have a fabulous christmas

 

i got this stamp set, with a friend in mind, then couldn`t find it, however as you can see it has been found,........... for this card i used the sketch from the challenge on:~

SKETCH SATURDAY#289 ~PAST SKETCHES ~ USED SKETCH#230 

ADDICTED TO STAMPS#76 ~ANYTHING GOES

CRAFTY CREATIONS#253~ANYTHING GOES

(LINKS ON MY SIDE BAR)

 used dovecraft paper, katy sue shoe and word stamp, coloured with promarkers, card candy, glossy accents and stickles glitter.

below is the sketch that i used

 

thought i would share a christmas decoration that i have made with size 11 and 8 seed beads and crystals.

gosh the weather down here is warm and wet ..don`t think father christmas will need his sleigh next week!!..and i have a  SORE THROAT ...really do not want to be ill now !!

warm christmas wishes

 

for this christmas card i used the sketch over on :~

 

CHRISTMAS CHALLENGES WITH SKETCHES#103

WINTER WONDERLAND ~RIBBON AND PEARLS

CRAFTY CATZ#211 ~ANYTHING GOES

(links on my side bar)

used dovecraft papers,pearls,ribbon and brads, teddy bo image, coloured with promarkers, nestabilities rectangle dies, sizzix swirl die, wild orchid flowers, finished with flower soft for snow, glossy accents and stickles glitter.

well i think am nearly there with christmas cards , just a couple more to make.... then onto present wrapping, making a few calendars, food list for christmas.... oh gosh i still have loads to do!!....

bless our home at christmas

 

 yes i know that fairy again..but i just love this image.... for this xmas card i used the sketch by SALLY over on:~

SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY#236

MO MANNING ~ANIMALS,INSECTS... OR FAIRIES

CUTE CARD THURSDAY#229 ~CHRISTMAS CATCH UP (card for friends who are spending their first xmas in their new home)

CREATIVE KNOCKOUTS#15 ~TIS THE SEASON

FAB `N FUNKY#197 ~SNOWFLAKES

(LINKS ON MY SIDE BAR)

my minds eye paper, mo manning image, coloured with promarkers, elzybells word stamp, nestabilities circle dies, shapeabilities snowflake dies, memeory box snowflake corner dies, ribbon,brads from my stash, flower soft for snow,finished with stickles glitter.

well how excitied am i ?? i won the prize on the last challenge over on MO MANNING!! (doing happy dance) xx

angels on high, hear them sing...

 

was asked if i would make a card for someones sister, (don`t make cards for other people, but they asked nicely) so for this card i used the sketch over on:~

SKETCH SATURDAY#288

CRAFTYHAZEL NUTZ CH#154 ~FOR SOMEONE SPECIAL ~ "SISTER"

DIGI HAVEN ~MERRY CHRISTMAS

OUR CREATIVE CORNER ~A VERY VINTAGE CHRISTMAS 

PASSION FOR PROMARKERS#228~   INCLUDE A SENTIMENT

BUNNY ZOESCRAFTS ~MONTHLY CHALLENGE ~WINGS

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used my minds eye and craftwork cards glttered papers, mo manning image , coloured with promarkers, elzybells word stamp, nestablities oval dies, memory box snowflake corner die, sizzix alphabet dies, shapeabilities snowflake dies, glittered brads from stash, finished with stickles glitter.

more cards to make, more cards to write... 

less and less time to get it all done..only two weeks to go....

bundle up,snuggle down,be careful not to slip

 

another christmas card to show you today..using the sketch  by CAROLE over on :~

FRIDAY SKETCH#58

CRAFTY CATZ#210 ~USE 2 OR MORE DIES ~ (used circle die, scalloped edged circle die, square die, tree die, snowflake corner die)

CRAZY 4 CHALLENGES #C4C215 ~NOEL ~N= new digi stamp / O= orange (colour)/ E= emboss (and cut die) / L= lines ( of trees on paper)

SASSY CHERYLS #194~ ANYTHING GOES

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used first edition glittered paper, sassy cheryl image, coloured with promarkers, elzybells word stamp, nestabilities circle, scalloped edged circle and square dies, sizzix tree die, memory snowflake corner die, flower soft for snow, finished with stickles glitter.

so nice to be crafting with all the christmas tree lights, twinkling, on today ..just need some christmas music ..

 (however my husband has the sport on the tv .... )

snowflakes fall.....christmas angels gather here

 

for this christmas card i used the sketch over on:~

SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY#235

HANNAH AND FRIENDS#186 ~CHRISTMAS

I LOVE PROMARKERS#197 ~FOR A CHILD

FLUTTERBY WEDNESDAY#264 ~ANY WINGED CREATURE

STAMPAVIE AND MORE #200 ~ANGLES

MO MANNING#212 ~I IS FOR..... INFANT, IVY AND INNOCENCE

(LINKS ON MY SIDE BAR)

used dovecraft papers, mo manning image, coloured with promarkers, elzybells word stamp, nestabilities square dies, marianne holly and ivy dies, wildorchid flowers, card candy, gems from my stash, finished with stickles glitter.

i love frosty nights..snowy days...warm hearts

 

for this christmas card i have used the sketch over on:~

PASSION FOR PROMARKERS#227

365CARDS~DAY#337 ~CUTE,CUDDLY AND COSY

SENTIMENTAL SUNDAYS#183 ~TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS COLOURS

FAB `N` FUNKY#196 ~A TOUCH OF FROST

EVERYBODY ART#256 ~WINTER

CREATIVE KNOCKOUTS#14 ~CHRISTMAS SPLENDOR

(LINKS ON MY SIDEBAR)

used dovecraft papers, ribbon and gems, teddybo image, coloured with promarkers,elzybells word stamp, nestabilities oval dies, marianne holly die, flowersoft as snow, glossy accents on welly boots, brads from stash, finished with stickles glitter.

thought i would share a photo of my first ever bracelet of bead weaving, this is a peyote stitch  , yes my tension needs improving..but we all have to start somewhere.... who knows this could be a new hobby???

wow took me a long time to scrape the frost off the windscreen of my car this morning... yes i know us "southerners" cannot cope with "bad" weather.....

meow meow ..winter wishes

well another christmas card to show today.... bit of a quick one, as wanted to get into the post, don`t know what has happened to my colouring??? any way for this card i used the sketch over on:~

DIGI SKETCH~CHRISTMAS

used papermania paper and ribbon, craftwork cards paper, diecut flower, leaves and word tag, mo manning image , coloured with promarkers,finished with stickles glitter and card candy

been shopping with my eldest son and mother~in~law today .... why are teenage clothes soooooooooooooo expensive??

..not even a mouse !

 

for this christmas card i used the sketch (on it`s side ) by SALLY over on:~

SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY#234

FAB & FUNKY CHALLENGE #195 ~CUTE CRITTTERS

4 CRAFTY CHICKS#170 ~CHRISTMAS

WINTER WONDERLAND ~A CHRISTMAS MOUSE

ALL SORTS C B#235 ~INSPIRED BY CHRISTMAS SONG OR CAROL

 ~ well the obvious would be "A Christmas Carol" , but for a giggle i thought "Do You Hear What I Hear?"

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used craftwork cards papers and flower/leaf die cuts, mo manning image, coloured with promarkers, elzybells word stamp, nestabilities oval dies, wildorchid flowers, brads from my stash, card candy and finished with stickles glitter.

oh my gosh here we are the 1st of DECEMBER,.... panic time.. so much to do..... me and my youngest are decorating the tree and house this weekend..think he wanted it done because he knows the advent calender starts today x

christmas angels gather here

 

for this christmas card i have used the sketch by CATHERINE over on:~

SUNDAY SKETCH AND STAMP#184 

I LOVE PROMARKERS#196 ~ANYTHING GOES

DELIGHTFUL CHALLENGES ~FAVOURITE THINGS ~love ~snowflake dies, card candy and stickles glitter (can be found on many of my christmas cards)

CREATIVE KNOCKOUTS#13 ~TIC-TAC-TOE ~i used STAMPS/SENTIMENT/DIES (middle row)

(LINKS ON MY SIDE BAR)

used craftwork cards foiled embossed papers and die cut ribbon strips, mo manning image, coloured with promarkers, elzybells word stamp, nestabilities circle dies, shapeabilities snowflake dies, brads and ribbon from my stash, card candy, finished with stickles glitter.

wow !! ~this card didn`t finish how i had it in my mind......don`t think i have ever done black/white and silver together in a girly card before.... it all started with the beautiful embossed paper....

getting excited now..the weekend is round the corner and the christmas tree will be put up and the house decorated xx ..so maybe no crafting for me this weekend x

wishing you a fairy special christmas

 

for this christmas card i used the sketch by JEN over on:~

SKETCH SATURDAY#286

SENTIMENTAL SUNDAY#182 ~WINTER WONDERLAND

MY TIME TO CRAFT#144 ~SPECIAL CHRISTMAS

PILE IT ON#47 ~NON TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS

365 CARDS, DAY 329 ~DIE CUT DYNAMO ( used 5 different dies ~ 9 die cuts)

used dovecraft paper, mo manning image, coloured with promarkers, elzybells word stamp, sizzix snowflake dies, memory box snowflake corner die, flower soft for snow, brads  and pearl stars from my stash, finished with stickles glitter.

oooh gosh it was cold this morning for the school run .... now the sun is out and very bright!!

bring on the bling!

 

 sketch by ALISON over on :~

FRIDAY SKETCH #57

ALL SORTS#234 ~BRING ON THE BLING

ADDICTED TO STAMPS + MORE CHALLENGE #72~ MAKE YOUR MARK

(LINKS ON SIDE BAR)

dovecraft paper and flowers, teddybo image, coloured with promarkers,  craftwork cards word die, nestabilities oval dies, memorybox snowflake corner die, sizzix snowflake and decorated edge dies , marianne holly die, brads from my stash , finished with stickles glitter.

gosh cannot believe the weekend is nearly over, it is dark outside, glad i`m inside in the warm x

season`s greetings

 

for this christmas card i have used the sketch over on:~

CHRISTMAS CHALLENGES WITH SKETCHES#100

TOTALLT PAPERCRAFTS FRIDAY#194~ADD A BOW

CRAFTY HAZELNUTS CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE#152 ~ FOR A CHILD

(LINKS ON MY SIDE BAR)

used dovecraft papers and ribbon, teddybo image, coloured with promarkers, cardcraft cards word dies and holly embossed paper, nestabilities oval dies,  sizzix mitten and holly dies , flower soft for snow, gems from my stash, finished with plenty of stickles glue .

ooooooooh i do love this sweet bear, such a dream to colour....still feeling very cold, but beautiful blue sky today x..hope you are going to have a cosy weekend x

christmas list

 

for this christmas card for my eldest son, i have used the sketch by ARLANA over on:~

SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY#233

STAMPAVIE AND MORE#199~CHRISTMAS

STAMPIN` FOR THE WEEKEND ~FEELING FESTIVE

(LINKS ON MY SIDE BAR) 

used papermania paper and ribbon ,simply B image, coloured with promarkers, craftwork cards word circle die, nestabilities circle die, quickutz stocking die.

starting to panic a bit now with my lack of christmas card making, christmas pressy buying

.... oh dear !!