Christmas Robin

Hi, we have a reasonably nice day warm in the sunshine but not nearly as hot as last week. Thanks to all who continue to visit and leave comments, I do appreciate the time you take to do so.

I combined a stamp and an image from a CD for my card today I hope it look as though the robin is watching the scene from a distance.


Challenges

http://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2018/06/challenge-372-holidays.html
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2018/06/chnc-challenge-389.html
https://asnowflakespromise.blogspot.com/2018/06/challenge-52.html
http://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.com/2018/06/june-anything-goes.html
http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/2018/06/pile-it-on-challenge-143-all-sorts-of.html
http://christmasatsweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2018/06/june-anything-christmas.html
http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2018/06/christmas-birds.html

Robin with Poinsettia

  I love these Stampendous stamps, so I'll not make any excuses for using the robin again. I used Promarkers with Flexmarkers to colour the stamped image.
Sorry the photo is a bit bright.


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://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://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 red/green for a more traditional card
http://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/challenge-322-no-patterned-papers.html

http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/week-391-anything-christmas.html

Father Christmas

This week I selected Father Christmas as the theme at CD Sunday There are loads of Father Christmas stamps and digis to choose from ( so this should be an easy challenge) and this stamp is from Stampendous. My Cd element is the green backing paper from Crafter's Companion Nordic Christmas.

As long as your card has an element from a Cd you can join in with us. Pop over to the blog to see the other DT member's cards, I'm sure you will love them.


Challenges

http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/challenge-336-always-anything-goes.html
http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/challenge-134.html
http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/week-387-lets-make-start-on-christmas.html
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/chnc-challenge-305-anything-goes-as.html
http://themerrychristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/ch-5-anything-christmas-goes.html
http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-anything-goes-32/

All Spruced up for Christmas

 It seems as though my cards my most recent Christmas makes all feature birds and this is yet another. CAS in style this time coloured with Promarkers  and featuring another Stampendous stamp, I smudged the tail feathers , but hopefully managed to disguise the mistake by incorporating the smudge into the tail feathers. Sentiment from TLC


Challenges


http://desiref.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/atg-with-create-with-tlc-challenge-no4.html
http://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/q-for-quick-and-simple.html
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/chnc-challenge-303-cute-or-anything.html
http://52cct.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/october-theme-challenge-and-dt-call.html
http://simplypapercraftsforalloccassions.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/challenge-38.html
http://themerrychristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/ch-2-add-sentiment.html
http://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/challenge-319-anything-goes.html

Cardinal

Almost the same as my robin card from last week, I liked the layout I used on it so a few minor changes in the addition of an image from The Best of La Pashe 2012 and fussy cutting the cardinal.
 I used Promarkers again but found colouring this stamp much more difficult using only shades of red and some black/grey around the face. I looked at several photographs of cardinals to help me with the shading.
Many thanks to those who visit and continue to leave comments I really appreciate each one.

Challenges

http://craftingbydesigns.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/october-anything-goes.html
http://simplycreatetoo.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/ch-119-black-1-other-color.html
http://christmascardchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/challenge-43.html
http://livelaughstamp.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/critters-and-creatures-linky-party-8.html
http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/challenge-130.html
http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/challenge-332-always-anything-goes.html
http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/challenge-272.html
http://simplypapercraftsforalloccassions.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/challenge-37.html
http://asnowflakespromise.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/challenge-30.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

Snowman

Since we have had snow forecast and as I haven't made many Christmas cards this year, I decided to make one today. No snow as yet but it is bitterly cold with heavy showers of rain.

Thanks to everyone for all the encouraging comments I really appreciate them.

Will be taking our son to Huntly to catch the 15.45 to Aberdeen so will probably do a shop and treat myself to a comforting sweet. Hubby is working in Aberdeen till 23.00 which is when James finishes so they will come home together.

Ppaer from Nitwit Collections
Stampendous stamp coloured with Promarkers


Challenges

http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/h-is-for-hat-christmas-ones-of-course.html
http://fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/fussy-and-fancy-challenge-161-green-and.html
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/chnc-challenge-extra-for-april-2016.html
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/chnc-challenge-276-colour-green.html
http://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/306-two-colours-only-week-two.html
http://thegloryofchristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/
http://merrymondaychristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/merry-monday-200-multi-challenge.html
http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/new-challenge-166-dont-be-square.html
http://asnowflakespromise.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/challenge-20.html
http://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/april-one-for-girls.html
http://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/week-341bingo-board.html emboss image die

Robin

A horrible wet dull day here, a little milder than the weekend but still bitterly cold in the wind. Thank you again to all who leave comments I appreciate them all.


Stamp from Stampendous coloured with Promarkers
Papers Maja Design


Challenges


http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper.html
http://christmascardchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/christmas-card-challenges-51-anything.html
http://asnowflakespromise.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/challenge-10.html
http://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/its-beginning-to-look-lot-like-christmas.html
http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-christmas-2/
http://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/295-traditional-christmas.html
http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/1-2-3.html
http://simplypapercraftsforalloccassions.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/challenge-18.html
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/chnc-challenge-256-things-with-wings.html
http://www.mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/challenge-309-let-it-snow.html
http://crafting-with-dragonflies.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/48-card-challenge-christmasadd-ribbon.html

In the Pink

I would like to welcome Barb my latest follower , thank you for choosing to become a follower and many thanks to all who leave comments for me.

I had a terrible time taking this photograph and the colours aren't quite right but this is the best I could achieve. We have bright sunshine interspersed  with strong winds and cloudy skies, thankfully no rain though. This is the first card I have made in a few weeks all other posts were in Drafts, we've been busy preparing the garden for winter and had 2 lorry loads of timber delivered, this is enough to keep the wood burning stoves going for the next 4 to 5 years, it now needs to be cut to 16 inch lengths and stored away. It will be well into next summer before we get finished.

Yes I admit we must be mad, this is about 90% of the load we've done about 10%  over the past 12 days the pile was 4.3 metres high.


Stamp from Stampendous coloured with Promarkers
Papers from Nitwit Collections


Challenges


http://housemouse-challenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/in-pink-for-house-mouse-challenge.html
http://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/week-319lots-of-layers.html
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-october.html
http://sparklesforumchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/challenge-73-pearls-andor-lace.html
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com.au/2015/10/challenge-20.html
http://ooh-la-la-creationschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/challenge-191-dt-call.html
http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/challenge-396-anything-goes.html
http://craftyfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/challenge-16.html
http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/favourite-brights-or-pastels-why.html love soft pastel shades
http://www.craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/challenge-284-always-anything-goes.html

Christmas Robin

I had been hoping to see Macbeth yesterday, but it wasn't showing at Union Square in Aberdeen, so went to see Suffragette instead, I did enjoy it although it wasn't as dramatic as I expected from the previews  It was very harrowing in places and I am so glad that I didn't live then.
Another nice day the sun is trying really hard to come out and it is not cold.


Stamp from Stampendous
Papers from Far Far Hill
Dovecraft doily

Challenges


http://craftingmusketeers.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/welcome-to-challenge-30-christmas-with.html
http://sparklesforumchristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/distress-it.html
http://christmascardchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/christmas-card-challenges-45-anything.html
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/chnc-challenge-250-vintageshabby-chic.html
http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/christmas-flowers.html
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-october.html
http://craftyfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/challenge-16.html
http://asnowflakespromise.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/challenge-7.html
http://christmascardchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/christmas-card-challenges-45-anything.html

Robin

Stamp from Stampendous
Papers by Pion and Maja Designs


It's a glorious morning again, but no long walk before 8am today, yesterday I left the house at 7.15 and wasn't home until almost 9, the poor dog was exhausted and spent the rest of the morning in his basket. It was a great start to the day I enjoy my morning walk but yesterdays was really enjoyable, it was cold and crisp but the sun was already shining there was nobody about , I just kept going until I started to feel a bit guilty as hubby and son had still been asleep when I left. Needn't have worried they were both still asleep when I got home.


Challenges

http://suzysmarty1.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/14-march-challenge-54-anything-goes.html
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/chnc-challenge-extra-for-march-2015.html
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-march.html
http://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/march-challenge.html
http://eurekastamps.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/eureka-stamps-challenge-131-anything.html
http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/challenge-250-focus-on-image.html
http://www.trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/challenge-302-12th-of-march-christmas.html

Robin

I wish I had used a patterned paper instead of the white embossed square, but it's too late now, everything is firmly in place.


Stamp from Stampendous
Dies from Joanna Sheen ( ivy ) and Spellbinder


Challenges

http://christmascardchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/challenge-38-embossing-wet-or-dry.html
http://suzysmarty1.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/completely-christmas-challenge-24-mid.html
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/chnc-challenge-extra-for-august-2014.html
http://www.stampsfun-creativity.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/sfc-weihnachten.html
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/chnc-challenge-190-these-are-few-of-my.html  ribbons and robins
http://www.trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/challenge-272-14th-of-august-christmas.html

Robin

Stampendous stamp
Cuttlebug Embossing folder
Spellbinder Poinsettia Die


Challenges

http://jinglebellesrock.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/shape-up-for-holidays.html
http://sparklesforumchristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/ch43-snowflakes.html on backing card
http://christmascardchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/challenge-36-embellish-it.html
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/chnc-challenge-extra-for-august-2014.html
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/chnc-challenge-189-fur-andor-feather_0.html
http://withoutwordschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/august-use-previous-challenge.html dec 2013 christmas

Keeping Warm

I've had a quiet couple of days apart from taking my younger son out for shopping, lunch and to the pictures. We saw Devils Knot which is based on a true event. I found it compelling, it showed the American Justice system in a very poor light. When I got home I checked the facts on the internet and found several documentaries had been made about this tragedy. The film we saw didn't have great reviews which I found surprising.


Stamp from Stampendous
Sentiment from Tlc


Challenges

http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/chnc-challenge-extra-for-june-2014.html
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/chnc-challenge-181-include-some-gold-or.html
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/chnc-challenge-extra-for-june-2014.html
http://www.trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/challenge-263-12th-of-june-christmas.html
http://christmasstampin.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/challenge-15-one-layer-card_16.html
http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/keep-it-clean-and-simple.html

Xmas Robin

Another beautiful morning it's great to see the sunshine and feel the heat. A successful trip shopping yesterday with a few crafting goodies thrown in. Then dinner out with our elder son before heading home .


Stamp from Stampendous
Embossing folders from Cuttlebug.


Challenges

http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/chnc-challenge-extra-for-june-2014.html
http://hjcchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/winter-birds.html
http://crimbo-crackers.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/challenge-66-anything-goes.html
http://suzysmarty1.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/completely-christmas-challenge-15.html
http://52cct.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/june-sketch-challenge.html
http://ttcrd.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/ttcrd-challenge-june-10-16.html

Tartan

Stamp from Stampendous
Papers from Kameo Cards


Challenges

http://oldiebutagoodiechallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/tartan-or-check.html paper and vellum have been in my stash a long time.
http://polkadoodle.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/digi-choosday-wk-11happy-new-year.html
http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/mim-172-with-meljens-designs.html
http://createwithtlc-createwithtlc.blogspot.co.uk/p/show-it-off-sunday.html
http://thatcraftplaceblog.blogspot.ca/

Holly Jolly Christmas

Stamp from Stampendous
Sentiment from TLC


I thought I had made all my Christmas cards when my husband asked for cards for the children on the school bus. So easy last minute cards were called for, slightly smaller than my usual at 12.5x12.5.


Challenges

http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/chnc-challenge-extra-for-december.html
http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/ribbon-and-pearls.html
http://thatcraftplaceblog.blogspot.ca/2013/12/new-challenge-christmas.html
http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/mim-171-with-bugaboo-stamps.html
http://alwaysplayingwithpaper.blogspot.ca/2013/12/merry-monday-88-use-animal-on-your.html
http://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/week-228mega-christmas-challenge.html
http://polkadoodle.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/digi-choosday-wk-9-anything-goes.html
http://craftyribbonschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/challenge-73_12.html
http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/walking-in-winter-wonderland.html
http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/challenge-299-christmas-catch-up.html
http://www.mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/challenge-227-christmas-birds.html
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/chnc-challenge-155-whatever-is-urgent.html
http://mymumscraftshop.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/challenge-12-winter-christmas.html
http://thesquirrelandthefox.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/c-christmas-or-hanukkah.html

Winter Birds

Winter Birds stamp from Stampendous
Rub-On Greeting from Letraset
Ribbon and charm from Stash


Challenges

http://stampingforpleasure.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/rudolph-day-october-2013.html
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/chnc-challenge-extra-for-october.html
http://christmascardchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/challenge-48-bows.html
http://craftylittlefairieschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/anything-goes-dt-call.html
http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/u-under-tree.html
http://jinglebellesrock.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/not-creature-was-stirring.html
http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/week-230-treemendous.html
http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/wood-trees-or-leaves.html
http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/mim-164-with-meljens-designs.html
http://createwithtlc-createwithtlc.blogspot.co.uk/p/show-it-off-sunday.html
http://oldiebutagoodiechallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/charming.html charm and ribbon purchased a few years agohttp://crazychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/cch-157-b-is-for.html birds blue bow

Xmas Robin

Stamp from Stampendous
Poinsettia Die from Spellbinder
Embossing folders from Cuttlebug


Challenges

http://christmaschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/challenge-73-with-delicious-doodles.html
http://charismacardz.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/challenge-19-no-digis-allowed.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