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