Joy at the Alphabet Challenge

Today's Challenge at The Alphabet Challenge is J for Joy or a Joy fold card and was chosen by Janice. So let's see an example of either. A relatively CAS card made with lots of dies and my favourite Christmas Embossing Folder. 

Do visit the challenge and see the cards there.

Challenges

http://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2019/07/challenge-402-christmas-in-july.html http://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2019/08/challenge-56-opt-twistsparkle-glitter.html
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2019/07/chnc-challenge-448.html
http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2019/07/challenge-53-anything-christmas-goes.html
http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/2019/07/challenge-206-christmas-in-july.html
https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2019/08/mlccb-13-august-anything-christmas-goes.html

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A Winnie the Pooh Christmas

A Christmas card for a special lad, clipart free, with the stipulation it is for personal use only, there are several sites which do Disney Clipart. I decoupaged the image and teamed it with ribbon from stash and die cut  circles embossed with a Crafter's Companion embossing folder.


Challenges

http://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2018/12/challenge-48-anything-goes-christmas.html
http://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/2018/12/reminder-about-december-challenge.html
https://dragonflyjourneys.blogspot.com/2018/12/challenge-no-130-handmade-holiday-magic.html
http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/2018/12/pile-it-on-challenge-149-shaped-cards.html
http://cutiepiechallenge.blogspot.com/2018/12/challenge-130-add-little-sparkle.html
http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2018/12/y-and-z-are-for.html y for christmas cards
http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2018/12/challenge-420-cute-christmas.html
https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-christmas-4/
http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2018/12/challenge-420-cute-christmas.html
https://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/2018/12/challenge-560-embossing.html
http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.com/2018/12/86-anything-christmas-caz.html



                                


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Catch the Bug Day 2

There are only two boys on my husband's School bus run, so this is for one of them, when I saw that Bugaboo where having a week of Challenges I thought I would try and participate in a few of them, there are some wonderful fun images on the site. Today's was a sketch challenge. Image coloured with Promarkers and mounted onto a Crafter's Companion ef.

Challenges

http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/2018/12/tis-season-for-awkward-holiday-chaos_2.html

https://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.com/2018/11/challenge-373-anything-goes-with-option.html

http://intaas.blogspot.com/2018/11/ch-47-funny-christmas.html

https://craftingbydesigns.blogspot.com/2018/11/get-ready-for-christmas-november-edition.html

http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.com/2018/11/do-you-prefer-rubber-or-digis.html digis for their versatility

http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2018/11/christmas-or-winter-characters-people.html

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Scottish Santa

Good morning and welcome to my choice of Challenge at CD Sunday I would like to see a Christmas make of any type. 

This image  is on the Christmas Presence CD Rom available  here . Embossing folder by Crafter's Companion and my sentiment computer generated, using the Anglican Text font.

 Remember you must use something from a Cd and to let us know which Cd you used in order to be in the top 3. Please visit the Challenge Blog and take a peek at the team's cards, look forward to seeing your creations there.

You can now enter on our face book page if you don't have a blog.


Challenges


http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2018/10/challenge-39-anything-christmas-goes.html
http://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2018/10/challenge-46-midway-optional-themegear.html
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2018/10/chnc-challenge-409.html
http://christmasatsweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2018/10/october-challenge-anything-christmas.html
http://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/2018/10/reminder-about-october-challenge-santa.html
http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2018/10/challenge-413-christmas.html
https://themerrychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2018/10/oct-15-nov-14-challenge.html



                             

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Christmas Goose

"G is for"is Carol's choice for the challenge at CD Sunday today, that should give plenty of scope for your imagination, I used an image and papers from Polyanna Pickering's Christmas Moments CD Rom.

 Remember you must use something from a Cd and to let us know which Cd you used in order to win a prize or be in the top 3. Please visit the Challenge Blog and take a peek at the team's cards, look forward to seeing your cards there or on our Facebook page.

  

Challenges  

http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2018/09/challenge-482-13th-of-september.html
https://themerrychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2018/09/sep-15-oct-14-challenge.html
https://asnowflakespromise.blogspot.com/2018/09/challenge-54.html
http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2018/09/challenge-36-and-winner-and-top-5-for.html
http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.com/2018/09/challenge-282-september-2018.html
http://fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.com/2018/09/challenge-220-different-shaped-or.html
http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2018/09/use-ribbon-or-twine.html
http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.com/2018/09/80-use-ribbons-jenny-l.html
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2018/09/chnc-challenge-403.html

                                      

Christmas

I love this Victorian Carollers image from Paulette at Tlc and have used it a few times now, teamed with a die from Crafter's Companion and my favourite circle shape.

A really miserable morning here, cold and dreich  in comparison to yesterday I am so tempted to light the wood-burner for a few hours.


Challenges

https://scrapsoflifebyscrappymo.blogspot.com/2018/08/august-rudolph-days-challenge.html
http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2018/08/week-482-music.html
http://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2018/08/challenge-378-christmas-in-august.html
http://jinglebellesrock.blogspot.com/2018/08/shape-up-for-holidays.html
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2018/08/chnc-challenge-400.html
http://christmasatsweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2018/08/august-challenge.html
https://themerrychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2018/08/aug-15-sep-14-challenge.html

Christmas Flowers or Foliage

It's my choice for the challenge at CD Sunday today, as it's our last challenge before Christmas I would like to see some Christmas Flowers or Foliage on your creations, it could be an image depicting flowers or foliage or using either or both to embellish your card.

Head on over to the challenge and see the other DT cards then please join us, as long as you use an element from a CD and name the CD you used you will be eligible for a top 3 pick and a prize from me, I look forward to seeing your creations.

Challenges


http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2017/12/week-446-cold-and-frosty-colours.html
http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2017/12/anything-christmas-goes.html
http://fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2017/12/challenge-202-christmas.html
http://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2017/12/challenge-361-christmas-time.html
http://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.co.uk/2017/12/december-challenge.html
http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2017/12/challenge-169-christmas.html
http://crazychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2017/12/cch-263-christmas-is-coming.html
https://themerrychristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2017/12/challenge-47-anything-goes-christmas.html
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2017/12/challenge-446-14th-of-december-christmas.html
https://craftaholicsrus.blogspot.co.uk/2017/12/challenge-49-emboss.html
http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2017/12/its-christmas-with-our-december.html

A Pooh Christmas

Another Winnie the Pooh creation, image from  Disney Clipart  these images are free and strictly for non profit use. Embossing folders mostly from Crafters Companion. I have made several cards using this layout and love all the white space.


Challenges


http://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.co.uk/2017/12/challenge-36-optional-themechristmas.html
http://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.co.uk/2017/12/december-challenge.html
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/2017/12/chnc-challenge-extra-for-december-2017.html
http://cardmaniachallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2017/11/cmc99-christmas.html
http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2017/11/challenge-168-add-texture.html
http://mmmchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2017/11/happy-christmashappy-holidays.html
http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2017/11/challenge-373-christmas.html
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2017/11/challenge-444-30th-of-november.html
http://crimbo-crackers.blogspot.co.uk/2017/11/challenge-146-anything-goes.html
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2017/12/chnc-challenge-362.html
http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2017/12/its-christmas-with-our-december.html

Robin

A much better morning today, the snow has gone and it's not nearly as cold,. Apologies for the quality of the photo, it was the best I could manage since it was so dull. The robin looks quite happy puffed up against the cold.


Challenges

http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2017/11/traditional-christmas-colours-red-and.html
http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2017/11/week-443-inspired-by-christmas-carol-or.html the song Winters Carol
http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2017/11/challenge-372-inspired-by-song-film-or.html the song  Winters Carol
http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2017/11/crafty-catz-challenge-394-theme.html
http://simplypapercraftsforalloccassions.blogspot.co.uk/2017/11/challenge-53.html
http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.co.uk/2017/11/59-christmas-animals.html
http://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2017/11/challenge-141-winners-139.html
http://crimbo-crackers.blogspot.co.uk/2017/11/challenge-146-anything-goes.html
http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2017/11/favourite-christmas-colour-and-why.html love traditional images which are usually traditional red and green
https://scrapsoflifebyscrappymo.blogspot.co.uk/2017/11/november-rudolph-days-challenge.html

Jingle Bells

Christmas is fast approaching only 5 weeks until the big day , I hate to leave everything to the last minute especially my cards. The image and backing paper is on the Christmas Presence CD Rom from Ooh-la-la available  here . Embossing folder by Crafter's Companion and both sentiments from TLC.

We have lots of relatives in Canada and Australia and this was sent overseas to one of them, They love all things Scottish, so I hope they like this.


Challenges


http://do-allkreatives.blogspot.co.uk/2017/11/11-0111-bis-30112017-vorweihnachtszeit.html
http://desiref.blogspot.co.uk/2017/11/atg-with-create-with-tlc-challenge-no16.html
http://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.co.uk/2017/11/challenge-35-optional-themestar-struck.html
http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2017/11/challenge-183.html
http://houseofcardschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2017/11/group-2-november-challenge-holiday.html
http://asnowflakespromise.blogspot.co.uk/2017/11/challenge-46.html
http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2017/11/challenge-19-anything-christmas-goes.html
http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2017/11/masculine-touch.html
https://themerrychristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2017/11/challenge-43-anything-goes-christmas.html
http://thecraftyaddicts.blogspot.co.uk/2017/11/challenge-42.html
http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2017/11/favourite-christmas-colour-and-why.html traditional colours purely sentimental reasons
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2017/11/challenge-442-16th-of-november-christmas.html
https://craftaholicsrus.blogspot.co.uk/2017/11/challenge-45-masculine.html
http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2017/11/tag-youre-it.html

Christmas Carollers

My Christmas box has been sadly neglected, hence a Christmas card today, the image is from TLC, embossing folders from Crafter's Companion and my Spellbinder poinsettia die with foamarin for the blooms, this is the first time I have used the foam and it was really easy to achieve the dimension on the flowers.


Challenges

http://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.co.uk/2017/05/its-all-black-white.html
http://sparklesforumchristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2017/06/challenge-77-non-traditonal-colours.html
http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2017/05/challenge-7-always-anything-goes-for.html
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/2017/06/chnc-challenge-extra-for-june-2017.html
http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2017/06/challenge-253-celebrations.html
http://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2017/05/challenge-131-winners-129.html
http://southerngirlschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2017/06/challenge-161-anything-goes-with-team.html
http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2017/05/challenge-353-bugaboo.html
http://desiref.blogspot.co.uk/2017/06/atg-with-create-with-tlc-challenge-no11.html

Scottie

This sweet image was on a free Cd from Making Cards earlier this year. I teamed him with embossed backgrounds , the folder's from Crafter's Companion, Lili of the Valley digi sentiments and some tartan ribbon. When I looked at it after adding the sentiment tags I thought it would have made a great New Years card.

Welcome to Maureen my newest follower,I hope you enjoy your visits.


Challenges


http://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.co.uk/2016/12/december-challenge-anything.html
http://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.co.uk/2016/12/challenge-24-optional-themewelcome-to.html
http://sparklesforumchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/challenge-86-christmas-is-coming.html
http://christmasatsweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/anything-christmas-goes.html
https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2016/12/ltscb-91-winter-wonderland.html
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.co.uk/2016/12/challenge-47.html
http://crazychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/12/cch-237-ice-cold.html
http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2016/12/challenge-146-christmas.html
http://themerrychristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/12/ch-10-create-snowy-scene.html
https://christmaswiththecuties.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/challenge-1-anything-cute-and.html
http://inkychicks.blogspot.co.uk/2016/12/challenge-76-christmas-card-in.html
http://daranddiane.blogspot.co.uk/2016/12/dreaming-of-white-christmas.html
https://craftingbydesigns.blogspot.co.uk/2016/12/here-come-holidays.html
http://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/12/challenge-335-christmas-animals.html
http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/12/traditional-christmas-colors-challenge.html
http://stampingwithdragon.blogspot.co.uk/2016/12/december-challenge-in-dragons-lair.html

White Christmas

Nothing says "White Christmas" more to me than a scene like this, it's what I can see from my kitchen window on a snowy day. White Christmas is Margaret's choice this week at CD Sunday pop over and see the lovely selection of cards by the DT members , to join in, use something from a Cd and make a note of the Cd in your post.

This digi is from The Best of La Pashe 2012, the embossing folder from Crafter's Companion Nordic Range and the embellishments are cut from Spellbinder, Tattered Lace and Joanna Sheen's Signature Collection Dies.

I would love to see your take on a "White Christmas" so please join in.



Challenges

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/challenge-46.html
http://jinglebellesrock.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/dreaming-of-white-christmas.html
http://craftyfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/challenge-45-and-winners-of-44.html
https://scrapsoflifebyscrappymo.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/november-rudolph-days.html
http://crafting-with-dragonflies.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/71-susans-choice-whatever-weather.html
http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/week-391-anything-christmas.html
http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/34-anything-goes-with-christmas.html
http://christmascardchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/challenge-50.html
http://sparklesforumchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/challenge-86-christmas-is-coming.html

Robin Spray

Another quick card with a simple layout for today,the image again from the Making cards Christmas Special,  teamed with a Crafter's Companion Embossing Folder. Love this sweet image, all the others in the set are equally beautiful I'm so glad I managed to get the magazine.

A beautiful sunny frosty morning so the washing  is on just a small load as I managed to get everyone's washing done before we came home, we had free  24 hr. access laundry facilities a real boost.


Challenges


http://livelaughstamp.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/critters-creatures-linky-party-9.html
http://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/challenge-103-anything-goes-with.html
http://christmascardchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/challenge-49.html
http://themerrychristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/ch-8-add-ribbon-or-lace.html
http://asnowflakespromise.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/challenge-33.html
http://inkychicks.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/challenge-75-winter-wonderland.html
http://daranddiane.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/traditional-christmas-colors.html
http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/challenge-328-things-with-wings.html
http://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/use-some-pearls.html
https://craftingbydesigns.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/get-ready-for-christmas-november-edition.html
http://craftyribbonschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/challenge-177.html
http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/34-anything-goes-with-christmas.html
http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/poinsettias-or-snow-is-falling.html
http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/favourite-christmas-colour-combo-why.html i love the traditional red/green combo for Christmas cards
http://sparklesforumchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/challenge-86-christmas-is-coming.html

Father Christmas

Firstly, apologies to any followers I have not caught up with yet, I will visit asap.
We had a fantastic holiday with the temperatures up in the high 70's F /low 80's F, it did make it tiring as it was also quite humid some days.( I didn't expect it to be as warm and locals said it was warmer than normal for the time of year)
We squeezed as much in as possible and hardly took time to relax there was so much to do and see.
On a visit to the Florida Mall I saw a Father Christmas Grotto it was so strange to see a him fully dressed in his suit with fur trim in the blazing sunshine, not at all Christmassy. We returned to clear skies and a hard frost a bit of a shock.

I now need to work on finishing my Christmas cards, so a simple design and layout today. The image is from the Making cards Christmas Special, I thought I had missed out on it but managed to get it in Aberdeen the day we left. The embossing folders are both from Crafter's Companion.



Challenges

http://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/november-challenge-santa-andor-elf.html
http://christmascardchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/challenge-49.html
http://crazychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/cch236-getting-ready-for-christmas.html
http://themerrychristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/ch-8-add-ribbon-or-lace.html
http://asnowflakespromise.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/challenge-33.html
http://inkychicks.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/challenge-75-winter-wonderland.html
http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/x-is-for-criss-cross.html layout  criss cross
http://daranddiane.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/traditional-christmas-colors.html
https://craftingbydesigns.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/get-ready-for-christmas-november-edition.html
http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/poinsettias-or-snow-is-falling.html
http://simplypapercraftsforalloccassions.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/challenge-41.html

Wrapped with Love

I printed this image the other day when I was using my House Mouse Cd  for my last card and made a quick simple card this afternoon. The sentiment is from the Desert Diva and seemed to fit the image perfectly. The little mouse is almost lost under the huge pile of presents that appear to be beautifully wrapped.



Challenges


http://housemouse-challenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/hmfmc-228-shape-it-up.html
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/challenge-386-20th-of-october-christmas.html
http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/u-is-for-under-pile.html
http://simplypapercraftsforalloccassions.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/challenge-39.html
http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/frosty-or-well-wrapped-up.html
http://52cct.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/october-technique-challenge-and-dt-call.html
http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/challenge-343-anything-goes-with-twist.html
http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/challenge-221-anything-goes.html
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/chnc-challenge-304-use-sentiment.html
http://jinglebellesrock.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/while-shepherds-watched-their-flocks.html

Robin with Holly

A pleasant morning with a definite hint of autumn, we missed the high winds and rain last night so it's not too cold.
 Another Christmas card today one which features one of my favourite birds a robin.

The stamp is from Stampendous and I coloured it with Promarkers the holly stamp comes with the set as well as 2 other birds.A variety of embossing folders and a doily die cut completed the card.


Challenges

http://abc-challenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/p-is-for-pearls.html
http://christmasatsweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/christmas-die-cuts.html
http://livelaughstamp.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/critters-creatures-linky-party-7.html
http://christmascardchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/challenge-42-anything-goes.html
http://houseofcardschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/september-challenge-add-bird-andor.html
http://dragonflyjourneys.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/challenge-no-75-shake-your-tail-feathers.html
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/challenge-42.html
https://scrapsoflifebyscrappymo.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/september-rudolph-days-challenge.html
http://pixiescraftyworkshop.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/pixies-snippets-playground-week-248.html managed to use up some of the white scraps of card I'm left with after using large pieces for layering
http://asnowflakespromise.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/challenge-29.html
http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/t-is-for-two.html 2 sets of holly leaves
http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/sketch-or-tic-tac-toe.html tic tac toe, white embossing die cut
http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/challenge-217-anything-goes.html
http://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/challenge-318-flowersnature.html
http://fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/fussy-and-fancy-friday-challenge-173-my.html favourite bird
http://simplypapercraftsforalloccassions.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/challenge-37.html#comment-form
http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/challenge-320-christmas.html

A Little Bird Told Me

Another promising day, we've had beautiful weather which has meant I've been busy outside . We had some bad news at the beginning of the month and I didn't feel much like crafting, apologies to those I follow for a lack of comments.

I had a play yesterday and this card using a House Mouse image from the Triple CD from Joanna Sheen a Crafter's Companion Embossing Folder and a sentiment from Lili of the Valley. I decoupaged the holly leaves, it was a quick make as I kept it really simple using the sketch from SSW2 as inspiration




Challenges

http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/08/use-white-and-one-other-colour-or.html
http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/08/q-for-quick-layout.html
https://digichoosday.blogspot.co.uk/2016/08/week-34-anything-goes-crafting.html
http://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.co.uk/2016/08/pretty-pretty-ribbons.html
http://craftingbydesigns.blogspot.co.uk/2016/08/get-ready-for-christmas.html
http://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.co.uk/2016/08/sweet-sketch-wednesday-2-96-doodle.html
http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/08/favourite-shaped-cardbase-why.html I love the symmetry of the square card but like the added interest the scallop edges give
http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.co.uk/2016/08/27-clean-simple.html
http://stampingwithdragon.blogspot.co.uk/2016/08/august-challenge-in-dragons-lair.html
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/08/chnc-challenge-296-use-sentiment.html
http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/08/anything-with-wings-challenge.html
http://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/08/challenge-328-something-that-flies.html
http://christmascardchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2016/08/challenge-38.html
https://scrapsoflifebyscrappymo.blogspot.co.uk/2016/08/august-rudolph-days-challenge_25.html
http://merrymondaychristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/07/loris-christmas-in-summer-link-up.html

Candy Canes

This card as been sitting in the Drafts Folder for a while now but there are loads of Xmas challenges this week to enter.



Challenges

http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/06/m-is-for-mice.html
http://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.co.uk/2016/07/july-challenge.html
http://christmascardchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2016/07/challenge-31.html
http://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.co.uk/2016/07/challenge-19-optional-theme-christmas.html
http://thegloryofchristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/07/challenge-88-two-or-more-pattern-papers.html
http://hjcchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/06/challenge-75-add-ribbon-and-winners-of.html
http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2016/06/challenge-311-christmas.html
http://crimbo-crackers.blogspot.co.uk/2016/06/challenge-110-anything-goes.html
http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/07/christmas-in-july-challenge.html
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/07/chnc-challenge-288-vintage-or-anything.html

Christmas Poinsettia

A variety of white and off-white papers and vellum included in today's card, I spritzed the vellum with water to shape it, but as soon as I'd done that it curled into shape on it's own, 2 pearlised paper die cuts at the back to give some substance to the flower.

We woke to snow and hail this morning lots of heavy showers but thankfully it's only lying on the grass although the hill is white and the top shrouded in mist.

Apologies for the poor photo the light is terrible.

 Hopefully going to the cinema to see Idris Elba in Bastille Day this week I loved him in Luther and am looking forward to this film.

 Spellbinder Poinsettia and Border Die
Crafters Companion Embossing Folder
Sentiment from Just Rite Stamps


Challenges

http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/winter-blossoms-22042016.html
http://pixiescraftyworkshop.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/pixies-snippets-playground-week-226.html lots of small bits used up
http://sparklesforumchristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/chalelnge-63-cas-christmas.html
http://hjcchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/winners-of-santas-challenge-and-new.html
http://craftingbydesigns.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/get-ready-for-christmas.html
http://www.trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/challenge-360-21st-of-april-christmas.html
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/chnc-challenge-278-use-sentiment.html
http://scrapsoflifebyscrappymo.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/april-rudolph-days-challenge.html
http://bitsandpiecec.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/feel-better-syrup.html