Snow Sport

A card to add to the Christmas box, which still looks rather emptier than usual by now. Have been busy in the garden and amongst the logs being cut, we have enough for this and next year but the longer they have to dry out the better. Thank you to everyone who continues to visit and leave comments, they are much appreciated.

In my previous post I mentioned that our younger son was moving to Aberdeen he informed me that he would appreciate a visit on a regular basis to attend to his laundry, or at least the ironing to help him out. Home cooking for the freezer would also be much appreciated!!

Challenges

http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/07/chnc-challenge-288-vintage-or-anything.html
http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/07/christmas-in-july-challenge.htmlhttp://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/07/snow-much-fun-challenge-1716-anet.html
http://qkrstampede.blogspot.co.uk/2016/07/qkr-stampede-challenge-198-christmas-in.html
http://simplycreatetoo.blogspot.co.uk/2016/07/midpost-of-ch-112-christmas-in-july.html
http://crimbo-crackers.blogspot.co.uk/2016/06/challenge-110-anything-goes.html
http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/06/favourite-markers-inks-or-pencils-and.html  my Promarkers for ease of blending
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/06/challenge-370-30th-of-june-add-ribbon.html
http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2016/06/challenge-311-christmas.html
http://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.co.uk/2016/06/challenge-312-sport.html coloured with Promarkers
http://hjcchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/06/challenge-75-add-ribbon-and-winners-of.html
http://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.co.uk/2016/07/july-challenge.html
http://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.co.uk/2016/07/challenge-19-optional-theme-christmas.html
http://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2016/06/challenge-94-anything-goes-with.html
http://inkychicks.blogspot.co.uk/2016/06/challenge-69-christmas-in-summer.html

Snowman

Good morning looks as though we could have another nice day here, not the weather needed to build a snowman. Topper from the Paper Creator and papers from Papermania, very unusual colours for Christmas but it is an old Christmas pad called naughty and nice.


Challenges

http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/non-traditional-christmas-colours.html
http://scrapsoflifebyscrappymo.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/may-rudolph-days-challenge.html
http://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/challenge-17-optional-theme-non.html
http://christmascardchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/christmas-card-challenges-25.html
http://hjcchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/challenge-72-winners-from-our-christmas.html
http://asnowflakespromise.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/challenge-22.html
https://craftingbydesigns.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/its-time-to-get-ready-for-christmas.html
http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/challenge-306-christmas.html
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/chnc-challenge-282-cute-or-anything.html
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/chnc-challenge-extra-for-may-2016.html
http://crimbo-crackers.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/challenge-107-anything-goes.html

Sneeze Ease

We've had a beautiful day (Tuesday) warm with some sunshine, so I couldn't believe it when our regional forecast was for the possibility of snow to low levels for the end of the week. It makes me feel cold just thinking about it.

Another House Mouse card He's either sneezing because he has a cold or is allergic to flower/leaf pollen.

Digi from Joanna Sheen House Mouse CD Rom
Papers from Nitwit Collections
Sentiment by Papermania


Challenges

http://housemouse-challenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/hmfmc217-in-garden_11.html anything goes
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-april.html
http://gruffiesandguests.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/ch28-tag-it.html anything goes
http://simplycreatetoo.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/midpost-of-ch-106-purple-green-color.html
http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/challenge-193-anything-goes.html
http://pdelinkyparty.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/ch-118-anything-goes.html
http://cdsundaychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/cd-sunday-get-well-wishes-chosen-by-sue.html
http://craftysentiments.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/anything-goes-challenge_12.html
http://our-crafty-corner.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/challenge-8.html

Get Better Soon

Spotty paper from Crafter's Companion Moonbeam Everyday CD I had a snippet left over from a previous project
Sentiment from Papermania


A just for fun card today,nice and simple too. Many thanks again for all the comments left by followers I read and appreciate each one.


Challenges


http://cdsundaychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/cd-sunday-get-well-wishes-chosen-by-sue.html
http://pixiescraftyworkshop.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/pixies-snippets-playground-week-224.html
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/challenge-31.html
http://craftyfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/challenge-29-for-child.html
http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/embossing-challenge.html
http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/challenge-193-anything-goes.html
http://simplypapercraftsforalloccassions.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/challenge-27.html
http://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/challenge-106-winners-104.html
http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/challenge-106.html
http://www.craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/challenge-306-always-anything-goes.html
http://avenue613.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/challenge-171-anything-goes-woptional.html
http://our-crafty-corner.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/challenge-8.html
http://pdelinkyparty.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/ch-118-anything-goes.html
http://stampingwithdragon.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/april-challenge-and-anything-goes.html

Thank You

We have a lovely morning here at present Can't believe it will last all day though, nothing planned for today hubby is working at 4  am tomorrow morning so we won't be going far from home.
Thank you to everyone for all the lovely comments on my posts I don't say thank you often enough and I really appreciate all those comments.
My son is having a lunch with his colleagues (all male ) his best man , hubby and his brother the day before he gets married and has said he would like me to come along, I feel that it's really a male do, he will have had his stag night by then, and is insistent I attend. He makes me feel so proud of him, he's a kind thoughtful young man, but I still feel it's a male day and not for mum to attend.

Paper from a very old Papermania pad.
Roses and pearls from stash


Challenges

http://www.trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/challenge-319-9th-of-july-thank-you.html
http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.ca/2015/07/challenge-110-distressing.html
http://stampingwithdragon.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/shabby-chic-with-dragons-lair-designs.html
http://sisteractcardchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/challenge-114.html
http://simplypapercraftsforalloccassions.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/challenge-8.html
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-july.html
http://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/challenge-76-ribbon-pearls.html
http://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/challenge-87-winners-84.html
http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/challenge-381-ladies-only.html
http://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/k-for-kind-thoughts.html

Someone Special

What a change in the weather today, the sun is already shining and although it is frosty it looks like being a lovely day. The snow eventually cleared yesterday afternoon, we had more on Sunday than during the winter months, my poor daffodils have taken a beating they were almost past though.


Image from The Best of La Pashe 2012
Papers from docrafts Papermania Capsule Collection


Challenges


http://cdsundaychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/layer-it-up-with-christine.html
http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/lets-get-reading.html book on garden seat
http://abc-challenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/h-is-for-happy-birthday.html
http://crafts4eternity.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/r223-anything-goes.html
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-april.html
http://digichoosday.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/spots-and-dots.html

Just A Note

 Stamped sentiment from Papermania
All dies by Spellbinder

At first I couldn't decide whether or not to put a sentiment on my card, what do you think?

Challenges


http://digichoosday.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/wk-7-springtime-pastelsdigi-choosday.html
http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/pink-lilac-and-or-butterflies.html
http://www.trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/challenge-299-19th-of-february-clean.html
http://simplycreatetoo.blogspot.no/2015/02/challenge-79-anything-goes.html
http://pixiescraftyworkshop.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/pixies-snippets-playground-week-164.html
http://craftingforallseasons.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/challenge-96-dies-andor-punches.html

Eye of the Tiger

I really struggle with cards for men, my closest 3 aren't into cute in any form, I was using my Jayne Netley Mayhew CD the other day and decided to print off this image. There were several reasons for picking a tiger, not least as our youngest son calls his dad Pi , ?? after the film Life of Pi, but more especially as hubby loves wildlife programmes.This is for James to give to his dad, dad thinks nothing of getting up early to drive him to work in Aberdeen, over 50 miles from where we stay, there is no public transport until 11 am on a Sunday, James does drive but parking is expensive it would be at least £12 per shift.


Image from Joanna Sheen  Jayne Netley Mayhew CD
Tonic Die to emboss background
Sentiment a stamp from Papermania


Challenges

http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/week-298-any-occasion-than-birthday.html
http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/inspired-by-song.html eye of the tiger
http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/square-eyes.html any wildlife TV show
http://sparklesforumchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/ch65-one-for-boys.html
http://thatcraftplaceblog.blogspot.ca/2015/02/new-challenge-film-inspired.html Life of Pi
http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-all-creatures-great-and-small/
http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/challenge-266-for-boys.html
http://simplycreatetoo.blogspot.no/2015/02/challenge-79-anything-goes.html

Valentine

Hardly a traditional Valentines card, but this will be appreciated by my other half who loves a good laugh, he's not got a romantic bone in his body. Embellishments would be a complete and utter waste of time, so it's really simple.

High winds sleet and snow here for the past few days, no phone line since last Monday, so far I've had 4 dates to reconnect me, promised communication doesn't happen and I'm fed up trying to get it resolved. We luckily have intermittent internet so I can check the website for the updates, which they promise then don't post.


Paper from Papermania
Image from Rick St. Dennis coloured with promarkers


Challenges

http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/get-your-sketch-on.html
http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/love.html
http://simplycreatetoo.blogspot.no/2015/01/challenge-78-happy-valentines-day-or_30.html
http://www.trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/challenge-296-29th-of-january.html
http://www.qkrstampede.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/qkr-stampede-challenge-124-hearts.html
http://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/week-282one-for-boys.html
http://withoutwordschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/february-je-taime.html
http://crazychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/cch-190-love.html

Santa

Paper from Papermania Naughty or Nice
Image sorry I can't remember where this is from, there are several sites offering free vintage images



Challenges


http://pixiescraftyworkshop.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/pixies-snippets-playground-week-136.html
http://christmascardchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/challenge-36-embellish-it.html
http://hjcchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/non-traditional-colors-of-christmas.html
http://suzysmarty1.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/completely-christmas-challenge-23.html
http://simplycreatetoo.blogspot.no/2014/08/challenge-67-oldvintage.html
http://www.stampsfun-creativity.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/sfc-weihnachten.html
http://thesquirrelandthefox.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/challenge-75-inspired-by-song-or-movie.html Santa Claus is Coming to Town
http://mymumscraftshop.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/challenge-20-clean-simple.html

Go Vegetarian

I have 2 cards in today's post the above where I used really bright bold fun papers ( not my usual choice ) to complement my digi and the second very clean and simple. I love the image he has no idea what's in front of him.
 We're having a really heavy shower of rain at the moment it's quite dull and much cooler than it has been.

DP's by Papermania

Sentiment from TLC

Challenges

http://52cct.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/june-stash-challenge.html

http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/week-316-with-all-dressed-up.html

http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/chnc-challenge-183-lets-get-sentimental.html

http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/christmas-dinner.html

http://stampingforpleasure.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/rudolph-day-june-2014.html

http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/chnc-challenge-extra-for-june-2014.html

http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/challenge-222-christmas-were-half-way.html

http://hjcchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/lots-of-sparkle.html bow

http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-june.html

http://suzysmarty1.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/completely-christmas-challenge-18.html

http://www.mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/challenge-252-christmas-in-june.html

http://pdelinkyparty.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/pde-linky-party-13-with-team-b.html

http://christmasstampin.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/challenge-17-for-kids.html

September Sketch Challenge at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown

This weeks challenge is a sketch at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown



                                     


and my card

Challenge

http://52cct.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/september-sketch-challenge.html

http://thegloryofchristmaschallenge.blogspot.de/2013/09/15-challenge-alles-geht.html 

Hearts Come Home for Christmas

Stamp from Magnolia
Papers from Papermania Home for Christmas


Challenges

http://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/august-challenge.html
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/chnc-challenge-extra-for-august.html
http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/christmas-in-august.html
http://crimbo-crackers.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/challenge-48-its-snow-business.html
http://jinglebellesrock.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/lets-play-christmas-tic-tac-toe.html middle row flowers red/green ribbon
http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/red-and-green-must-be-seen.html
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/chnc-challenge-138-no-sentiment.html

Robin

Stamp from Stampendous
Paper from Papermania

Challenges

CHNC Extra  anything Christmas
CCAYR  sparkle and bling
Winter Wonderland  a little bird
CHNC  merry and bright
Sparkles Monthly Challenge  birds

Snowman

 

Stamp from Whiff of Joy

Papers from Papermania

Challenges

Christmas Challenges with Sketches

CSAYL  patterned paper

Winter Wonderland  photo inspiration : snowman

Christmas at Sweet Stampin  snowflakes

Christmas Bear

Stamp from Lili of the Valley
Paper by Papermania
Snowflake sticker from Paper Cellar


Challenges

ABC Christmas  design paper
Winter Wonderland  bears
CHNC Extra  anything christmas
CCAYR  sparkle and bling
Jingle Belles  use a sticker  gold snowflake

Together for Eternity

Digital Stamp from Mo Manning

Paper from Papermania

Heart  from Marianne Dies

Challenges

I Love Promarkers  love is all around
Simon Says  anything goes
Crafty Ribbons  anything with a ribbon
Cute Card Thursday  different corner
MAWTT  use a punch or die
Mo's Digital Challenge   lace and ribbon
Winter Wonderland  go monochrome
Sweet Stampin  love is all around
Crafty Catz  anything but square
Totally Papercrafts  make your own embellishments
My Mum's Craft Shop  valentine/love
My Time To Craft  love is in the air