Sorry I've not been an active blogger just lately.  My crafty mojo has done a bunk.  I can't even blame it on being really busy for Christmas as I think I have got most of it under control.  I am off work for a few days now but back in on Christmas Eve and its hubby's birthday today so I am going to do a bit of baking, he loves carrot cake so I'll do one of those and maybe some mince pies.

Anyway this is just a quick reminder to let you know that you still have plenty of time to join in with my Nutcrafters challenge - Lots of Layers and Sparkle/Bling so hope to see some of you joining in.

Nutcrafters Challenge #33

Good Morning All.  Its f-f-f-freezing here this morning. The roads are shining with the frost and its soooo foggy.  Hopefully it will clear soon as I'm off out with Emily, looking for a dress for Chris's works do.

Today I have my Nutcrafters DT card and it's my turn to set the challenge and I've chosen:

Lots of Layers and Sparkle/Bling

So we would just like to see lots of matting and layering or decoupage etc on your card or project.

For my project I have made this Christmas Card.

I have used this really cute Christmas Stamp - Winter Walk
Coloured with Promarkers
Backing Papers - The Snowman
Memory Box Dies - Puffy Cloud
Liquid Pearls for buttons
Fake Snow from B&M

We would love to see some of you joining in with the challenge this week. You don't need to use a Nutcrafters image but we would love it if you do.  There are some lovely freebies available here

Main Prize (You need to use a Nutcrafters image)

2nd Prize (No need to use Nutcrafters image, just follow the challenge) 2 Digi stamps or 1 Stamp Sheet (subject to availability)

More Red and Green Cards

Good evening all. Well I managed to get over the hills and back again. It wasn't too bad. There was some snow on the tops but once I came down again it was nice and crisp.   So my baby is home from Uni for a month.

I've just added a collection of red and green cards that I've made over the past week

 Cold Hands Warm Heart - SWALK - Crafters Companion

 Humphrey's Corner - Crafters Companion

Penny Black - Snowy Mistletoe and Humphrey's Corner

I am entering the following challenge:

Crafters Companion - Winter Friends 1/1

Red and Green Should Never Be Seen

Except at Christmas hey!!   Another quick post from me today.  I'm off over the Pennines to pick my baby up.  Yayy Emily is coming home from Uni for Christmas.  The weather man is warning of snow on the Woodhead and Snake Pass but I'll be fine, just take my time.  It'll look pretty anyway.  My mum is coming with me and we're calling to see my auntie on the way.  I'll have to drag mum away, once those two get chatting you can't shut 'em up.

I am entering this card into:

Less is More challenge - Red and Green 8/12

Nutcrafters Mid challenge Reminder

Good morning all. Just a quick reminder that you still have a week to join in with Gemma's Challenge - NUMBERS over at Nutcrafters. So just include a number anywhere on your card. There is a fab prize and you don't need to use a Nutcrafters image, although Katie has provided some lovely freebies for you to use.   Would love to see some of you joining in.

Penny Black Christmas

Good Evening All, just one more card to add tonight. 

For this one I have used this cute little stamp from:

Penny Black Jolly Friends Transparent Set

Coloured with Promarkers

Backing Paper Free Download from Papercraft Inspirations Magazine

Ribbons from stash

Marianne Mini Poinsettia Die

Memory Box Die - Holly Vine

I am entering this card into the following challenge:

Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Glitter and Sparkle 1/1

Penny Black and More - Its your choice 31/12

Right off now to have something to eat, then Strictly results and Crickley Hall.  Is anybody else watching Crickley, its very spooky!!

Sugar Nellie Christmas

Good Afternoon all, my card today is yet another Christmas Card. 

This is one of the first Sugar Nellies I ever bought and I can't believe I haven't used him this year yet.

Image - Sugar Nellie - Santa with Tree

Coloured with Promarkers

Sentiment - See D stamps

Backing Papers - The Snowman

Large Snowflake - Cuttlebug Die

Smaller Snowflake - Martha Stewart Punch

and of course as its a Christmas Card - Glamour Dust

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Winter Mimi

I'm back with my first card made today. Chris has just phoned and is on his way home so should be back about 2 o'clock hopefully.

Sorry about the poor photo but no matter what I tried I couldn't get a decent picture without shadows and her tights are in fact white not this grubby grey colour.

Image - Pink Gem Winter Mimi

Coloured with Promarkers

Doily - liberated from Retirement Party I went to last week

Memory Box Die - Holly Vine

Sentiment - SeeD

Pearls from stash
Glamour Dust and Liquid Pearls

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Jingle Belles - Anything Goes 21/12

Toboggan for Two

Good morning all. I can't believe its December already. I think I will spend the day trying to finish off my Christmas Cards. Chris has had to go in to work so I'm on my own again.

Here's one I made earlier in the week and didn't have time to blog.

Image LOTV - toboggan for two

Coloured with Promarkers

Backing Papers - The Snowman

Ribbon and gems from stash

Stickles glitter glue

Glamour dust and fake snow from B&M

Felt Poinsettia Card

Good Evening all I was going to wait and post this card tomorrow morning but I have got an early start so don't think I will have time.  So this will be my third post today.  Please scroll down and check out the others.  

I was off last Thursday and Friday so went into work Monday knowing there would be a lot of work to catch up on (and there was!!) but then one of the receptionists called in sick so I had to keep going downstairs to cover breaks, lunch etc.  Tuesday she was still off sick so I ended up being on reception all morning.  When I left Tuesday night there was tons of dictation to catch up on, as well as my admin work.  My day off is Wednesday so I am dreading going in tomorrow to loads more work.  Oh well I can only go as fast as I can, I'll catch up eventually.

Here's another of the Christmas cards I made today.

It seems a bit bare to me.  Does it need a sentiment (or something else)?

Image LOTV - Turkey Dinner

Coloured with Promarkers

Backing Papers - My Minds Eye Freebie and Stampin' Up

Marianne Dies Poinsetta cut out of felt with flower brad in centre

Sizzix Photo Corners Die #2 - Also cut out of felt

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Cold Hands, Warm Heart

Good Afternoon all. I have had a lovely lazy day today. Just did a general tidy up this morning and then headed to my craft (dining)room. I checked how many Christmas cards I had and was quite surprised to find I had more than I thought, still not enough though so today I have made another 3 cards to add to the collection.

Image - Cold Hands, Warm Heart from Crafter's Companion

Coloured with Promarkers

Backing Papers - The Snowman

Ribbon from stash

Stocking Charm - Nutcrafters

Pearls from Home Bargains

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Crafter's Companion - Favourite Colour Combo - Lilac and White

I Love Promarkers - Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

CSAYL - To Die 4

Nutcrafters Challenge 32

Good Morning All.

Today I have my Nutcrafters DT card. 

Its Gemma's turn to set the challenge and she has chosen:

Numbers

So we would just like to see any numbers on your card or project.

For my project I have made this Christmas Card.

I have used this really cute Christmas Digi Stamp from the Santa Collection - Santa's Day Off
Coloured with Promarkers
Paper Pieced with scraps.
Backing Paper - First Edition - Christmas Joy
Scrabble letters made on comp using Scramble Font
Memory Box Die - Holly Vine and beads for berries.
We would love to see some of you joining in with the challenge this week. You don't need to use a Nutcrafters image but we would love it if you do.  There are some lovely freebies available here

Main Prize (You need to use a Nutcrafters image)

2nd Prize (No need to use Nutcrafters image, just follow the challenge) 2 Digi stamps or 1 Stamp Sheet (subject to availability)

Santa and Snowman

Good Afternoon all. Another late one from me and another Christmas Card. I've been out shopping with mum today.

So here's another quick and easy Christmas Card.

I've used this cute freebie image that I had saved from Digistamp Boutique

Coloured with Promarkers

Sizzix snowflakes

Backing paper from scraps drawer

Ribbon from Hobbycraft

Glamour dust and fake snow from B&Ms

I have followed the sketch from Sweet Sketch Wednesday

Just a little reminder to that you still have a week to join in with Nutcrafters challenge of Christmas Presents.  Would love to see you over there.

Take Care Debs xx

Retirement Card

Good Afternoon all. Seems an age since I was last here.   What have I been up to, not too much really just been really tired after work.  Oh I came home from work on Thursday to no electricity, it was pitch black so had to find torches and candles with just the light from my phone.  All the neighbours seemed to have their electricity so thought it was just us.  Then next door neighbour came around to say theirs had gone off too.  Apparently it went off at 10.30 Thursday morning, my neighbour called the electricity board and they provided them with a generator but couldn't do anything until we were home.  We phoned and they brought us a generator too.  Then they had to come back Friday to repair the fault which was in my neighbours garden.  Had to ask my dear dad to come and sit in while it was fixed so he arrived at 7.30am Friday morning.  Would you believe they were still here when I got home from work at 5.30.  A second team turned up and worked right through until 11.05pm when finally we got electric back, 37 hours !!.  You should see the state of next doors garden, well its just a hole!!  Still waiting for a different team to come and fill it in again.

Anyway enough of my blethering.  I am going to a retirement party on Saturday for one of the GPs at work.  So I have made this card for him. 

Digi Stamp - Just Inklined - Albert

Coloured with Promarkers

Sentiment on computer - Morpheus font

Garden twine and flat back gems from stash.

 

Nutcrafters Challenge #31

Good Morning All.

Today I have my Nutcrafters DT card. 

Its the big boss Katie's turn to set the challenge and she has chosen:

Christmas Presents

So we would just like to see presents on your card or project or even gift bags, holders etc.

For my project I have made this DVD holder.

I have used this really cute snowman stamp from the Christmas Trio Set
Coloured with Promarkers
Black and Clear Gems
Ribbon  from stash.
Backing Paper from Christmas Paper Pack from Lidl a couple of years ago now(or it might have been Aldi)  I do wish they'd do these again but I haven't seen them since.
Buttons and embroidery thread for the fastener.

We would love to see some of you joining in with the challenge this week. You don't need to use a Nutcrafters image but we would love it if you do.  There are some lovely freebies available here

Main Prize (You need to use a Nutcrafters image)

2nd Prize (No need to use Nutcrafters image, just follow the challenge) 2 Digi stamps or 1 Stamp Sheet (subject to availability)

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Sweet Pea Stamps Challenge - Gifts
Whimsy Inspiration Challenge - Traditional Christmas Colours

Quick and Simple Christmas Card

Good morning all on this beautiful sunny day for all the marchers at The Cenotaph.  Lovely to see the Royal Family paying their respect especially the Queen and Prince Philip looking well.

I have posted a really quick and simple card today.

Image - Bugaboo stamp - Santa Chimney

Coloured with Promarkers

Stickles snow

Sentiment Printed on Computer

I am entering it into the following challenges:

CSAYL - Anything Goes

One Stop Crafts Challenge - Anything Goes

Sweet Stampin' - Anything Goes

Sweet Stamps Challenge Blog - Christmas

I am also entering it into the Less Is More challenge - One Layer and Houses

(Not sure if it fits the challenge as it is only part of a house)

Off out now for a walk around the grounds at Dunham Massey.  I wonder if we'll see any of the deer today.

LOTV Christmas

Good Afternoon all. Sorry I haven't been around much lately. My mojo has totally gone on holiday. I forced myself to make this christmas card today and although I think it's alright, its not one of my favourites. Hopefully my mojo will be back soon as I have got a list of cards that need doing.  

Here's my card

Image Lili of the Valley Christmas Bunnies - Robin

Coloured with Promarkers

Martha Stewart Punches - Glacial Snowflake and Swirling Lace

Sentiment - See D set

Glamour Dust and fake snow from B&Ms

I am entering this card into:

Lili's Little Fairies Challenge - Snow is Falling

City Crafter - Stars and Sparkle

Quirky Crafts - Layer it up and Let it snow

Nutcrafters Challenge #30

Good Morning All.

Today I have my Nutcrafters DT card. 

Its Helens turn to set the challenge and she has chosen:

Ribbon or Twine

So we would just like to see some ribbon or twine on your card.  Simples!!

Here's my card.

I have used this really cute digi stamp from the Cutie Pies Winter Collection here
Coloured with Promarkers and glamour dusted.
Baker's Twine  from stash.
Martha Stewart Punch around the page - Swirling Lace
Martha Stewart Glacial Snowflake punch
Small Snowflake punch - sorry no name on this one
Sentiment Stamp

We would love to see some of you joining in with the challenge this week. You don't need to use a Nutcrafters image but we would love it if you do.  There are some lovely freebies available here

Main Prize (You need to use a Nutcrafters image)

2nd Prize (No need to use Nutcrafters image, just follow the challenge) 2 Digi stamps or 1 Stamp Sheet (subject to availability)

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Winter Wonderland - Use 3 Punches
Christmas Stamping all year long - Circles
I Love Promarkers - Cute

Kort and Godt Candy

Oh goodness look at all this fabulous candy on offer.

 

You can find it here  http://kortoggodtgalleri.blogspot.no/

Uptown Girl

Good Afternoon all. Flippin' 'eck its a cold one today. I just can't get warm.  My card today is a birthday  card for a young teenager.  Don't do many teenage cards now so hope this is okay.

The image is Stamping Bella - Uptown Girl POSH has a present

Coloured with Promarkers

Papers and Flowers - Docrafts Papermania Capsule Collection Chelsea Green

Gems from stash

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Sweet Sketch Saturday - The Sketch

Stamping for the Weekend - Anything Goes

New Baby

Hello again, I didn't think I'd be back this quick but I've just heard that a lovely lady has become a grandma for the first time so I had to get cracking on another card.

I have used this really cute digi image from Meljen's designs Giraffe's Necktie

Coloured with Promarkers.

Sentiment - Whimsy Stamps - Welcome Baby

Ribbon - Meiflower

Pearls - Home Bargains

Tied Together Embossing Folder

Just realised I haven't coloured the grass or flower in, that will be sorted before I post it.

I am entering it into the following challenges:

I love Promarkers - Anything Goes

One Stop Crafts - Anything Goes

Have an Ice Christmas

Morning all. I have just made another couple of Christmas cards while the washing is on. 

I saw these cards on Stephanie's blog and loved the colours so I've made my own version using the Pink Petticoat Have an Ice Christmas images.

I coloured with Prisma Pencils and added glamour dust

Ribbon, twine and gems from stash.

I am entering these cards into the following challenges:

ABC Christmas Challenge - U - Up to You

Jingle Belles - Creature Feature

CSAYL - Traditional Colours

Right off to peg the washing out now.  Have a good day.

Nutcrafters DT Card. Challenge # 29

Good Morning All.

Today I have my Nutcrafters DT card. 

Its Sylvia's turn to set the challenge and she has chosen:

 Round and Round

So you can use anything round on your card such as gems, baubles, mats or even make the card itself round.

Here's my card.

I have used this really cute digi stamp from the new Santa Collection.  It's also available as a limited edition acrylic stamp here
Coloured with Promarkers and glamour dusted.
Ribbon  from stash.
Brown corrugated card recycled from wine box
Red corrugated card - Wilkies
Charm - Nutcrafters
Sentiment - See D stamp set

We would love to see some of you joining in with the challenge this week. You don't need to use a Nutcrafters image but we would love it if you do.  There are some lovely freebies available here

Main Prize (You need to use a Nutcrafters image)

2nd Prize (No need to use Nutcrafters image, just follow the challenge) 2 Digi stamps or 1 Stamp Sheet (subject to availability)

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
I Love Promarkers - Anything Goes
CSAYL - Anything Goes
ABC Christmas Challenge - Up to You
The Paper Shelter - Charming