Top 12 of 2014

Well that title is a bit misleading!  The lovely Wendy is challenging us to display our top 12 creations of the year.....Considering I haven't blogged more than about 25 cards this year, I couldn't find 12 that I really felt were favourites.  So I've gone for 5.  If you're a better blogger than me, you can join in with 12, there's blog candy on offer too.

March - I love the softness of this gorgeous LOTV fairy, love the fact that I used that very dimensional word i've had for over 5 years (it came from Lakeland & we know how long it's been since they did craft stuff right?!) and I love the fact that my wee cherub coloured it in for me.  She enjoys colouring but prefers me to turn them in to cards.

July - A special request this one, using the Stampin' Up truck.  I love that it's got layers but it's still clean & neat

October - made this for a very wonderful friend's birthday using a Penny Black lady.  My friend has dabbled in making cards herself & truly appreciates them.  In fact she still has this on display 3 months later....

November - I almost couldn't give this one away!  Another LOTV, I just love it.  I was reasonably happy with my colouring, attempted a bit of texture on the fur which looked ok but I just love the whole feel of it, it makes me smile you know?

December - Another one I made for a friend & I am not totally sure of the stamp origin so please let me know if you know.  I love the softness, I felt it suited the image and again it's one where I was reasonably pleased with my colouring.  It also went to a friend who makes cards herself so I know it is another that is truly appreciated & cherished. ETA - Thanks Wendy for letting me know it's LOTV but an older one.

So there we have it, my top 12 5 cards of 2014.  I hope you've enjoyed seeing them.  I'm also linking up albeit late in the day to Debby's Favourite Five of 2014.

See ya soon xx

Christmas Wishes

Hi Folks,

Just dropping in to wish a Merry Christmas to you.  I hope you all have a lovely day.  Thank you all for your support on my little blog, it is always cheering to read your comments & brings many a smile!

I know there is Monopoly & Scrabble in mine, with a little food, great company, maybe a gift or two & definitely lots of love & laughter!

Huge Christmas Hugs especially for those facing a tougher than normal Christmas or missing loved ones xxx

Sweet Stampin' - Things with Wings

Well that's another 2 weeks that's whizzed by!  Can you believe it's less than 3 weeks to Christmas now?  Is it time to start my shopping yet?  

We've another easy challenge for you over at Sweet Stampin'.  This week it's all about Wings & this card 'winged' it's way to a very special friend of mine.  I can't remember who the image is by, but I am very sure someone will be able to let me know!  

We are sponsored by 

with a fantastic $20 gift voucher to the store!

Do pop over to Sweet Stampin', check out the fabulous inspiration from the girls & join in the challenge.  I'll be back to add challenges.

Sweet Stampin's Birthday

Yep, over at Sweet Stampin' we are celebrating our 5th birthday!  We'd love to have you join in too, all you need do is make a birthday card with stamping on.

I used the adorable Little Lorry Bear from LOTV which is being retired on November 30th so if he takes your fancy, grab him quick!  

I teamed him with some Stampin' Up papers that are perfect for boys cards...bright & bold, an lotv sentiment circle & that fab tag that was just made for this card and I was pretty pleased with the end result!

We're sponsored by Crafty Devils, Marianne Designs & Wild Orchid this week.  Hope to see you playing along with us.  I'd love to enter in the following fabulous challenges too please:

A Crafty Mess #1 - Anything Goes

Brown Sugar #121 - Use two or more colours

Craft for the Craic #10 - Birthday

Crafting for all seasons #90 - Birthdays

Crafts 4 Eternity #203 - Furry Friends

Fab n Funky - Birthdays.  These ladies are also celebrating their 5th birthday, Congratulations!! Random Win!

Southern Girls - Let's hear it for the Boys

Looking forward to seeing what you all make to celebrate with us :-)

Thanks for stopping by.  I will do some comment visiting soon, I'm super busy preparing for a Christmas Fair at the mo xx

CASS - Snow People

Yep, it's me.  Running late again.  Normally I am very healthy, but I am currently suffering my second cold in 4 weeks...bleurgh!  Clearly I have not had enough alcohol yet to kill the germs lol!

Anyway, you still have plenty of time to take part in this month's CASS challenge of Snow People, there's some gorgeous examples to inspire you & we have a super surprise goodie bag to give away to one lucky winner.

That's mine: Chipboard snowman, papers from the Paper Cellar & Hobby Lobby.

Entering the following fab challenges too please :-)

Brown Sugar 120 - Anything Goes

Crafty Catz 255 - Christmas is Coming

Sister Act 83 - Anything Goes

Hope you have a great day & thanks for popping by x

Sweet Stampin' Poppies or Red for Remembrance

Apologies for the late running of this week's Sweet Stampin' post but how appropriate that I am doing it today.  A day when we stop & take the time to appreciate all our brave service men and women for everything they have done & are still doing.

I hope we never forget.

Entering in to these lovely challenges:

Allsorts - Poppies/Remembrance

Craft for the Craic - Birthday

Sister Act - Anything Goes

Thanks for popping by xx