Friday, 23 December 2016

Early Christmas Wishes





Hello peeps.  If all has gone to plan I am on my way to Cornwall for Christmas.  The coach should be leaving at 9.06 this morning.
I hope I am doing the right thing, I just couldn't be all on my own this year.

I wish you all a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR.

I hope you all enjoy yourselves.

Hugs

Thursday, 15 December 2016

Sparkles Monthly Challenges - Challenge#87 DT Card

Morning peeps.  It is time once again for another super Challenge to start over at 
SPARKLES MONTHLY CHALLENGES.  As it is our 7th Birthday the Theme for the Challenge this month is BIRTHDAY.

My 6 x 6 DT Card


Products Used

Digi Image:- Duck Day - Mo's Digital Pencil
Sentiment Stamp:- From H.O.T.P.
Dp:- Up, Up and Away - Lili of the Valley and Nit Wit Collections
Promarkers
Sakura Glitter Pens
Tumbled Glass D.I.
Dies:- Squares - S4-006
Classic Scalloped Squares Large - S4-127 - Spellbinders


Saturday, 10 December 2016

Open-Minded Crafting Fun Challenge - Challenge#12 DT Card

Morning peeps.  I hope you are all well.  I hope you are well prepared for Christmas and have not been thrown into a panic.  I have made the decision to go away for Christmas otherwise I would have been completely on my own.  It will be six months on the 25th of this month that I lost the love of my life.  I just hope that I don't ruin anyone's Christmas that is on the coach trip at the hotel. 

It is time once again for another super Challenge to start over at
OPEN-MINDED CRAFTING FUN CHALLENGE.  Our theme this month is :- 

Stitching (Faux or Real)

We have three sponsor's this Month





My DT Card



Products Used

Digi Image :- Fae 24 - Morgans Artworld
Promarkers
Sakura Glitter Pens
Dies:- Timeless Rectangles - S5-158
Petite Scalloped Circles Large - S4-115 - Spellbinders
Leaves#1 Little Claire Designs
Punch :- Love Arch Border - 974E - Tonic Studios

Thank you for looking and do have fun playing the Challenge.



SADLY THIS IS MY LAST DT CARD FOR OPEN MINDED CRAFTING FUN CHALLENGES.  I HAVE MADE THE DECISION TO STEP DOWN AT THE MOMENT AS I AM STILL NOT COPING WITH LOSING MY DARLING TONY.  I ALWAYS WANT TO GIVE MY BEST AT ANYTHING I DO AND AT THE MOMENT I KNOW I AM NOT!!!

8 Challenges Entered
http://avenue613.blogspot.co.uk/2016/12/challenge-192-anything-goes-woptional.html
http://classicdesignteamchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/12/1st-december-2016-classic-design-team.html
Hugs




Monday, 5 December 2016

Dream Valley Challenges- Ch#146 DT Card

Morning peeps.  Welcome to the last challenge of 2016 for DREAM VALLEY CHALLENGES .  The theme just had to be CHRISTMAS.  It will give the ones that are still making their last minute Christmas cards and gift bags a chance.

We have three sponsor's this month

All Dressed Up
Angie's Cards and Designs
Robyn's Fetish

My 6 x 6 DT Card


Products Used

Sentiment Ticket :- Crafty Ann's
Promarkers
Frosted Lace Stickles
Polar White Flower Soft
Twinklets Diamond Dust
Dies :- Standard Circles Large - S4-114
Petite Scalloped Circles Large - S4-115 - Spellbinders
Magnificent Pine - 98485 - Memory Box
Bp:- Contemporary Christmas Colossal Paper Pack - Papermania

Thank you for looking and please let me take this opportunity to thank all our entries to the Challenge over the past year a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR.

7 Challenges Entered

http://avenue613.blogspot.co.uk/2016/12/challenge-192-anything-goes-woptional.html
Hugs

Monday, 21 November 2016

Dream Valley Challenges Ch#145 DT Card

Morning peeps.  It is time once again for another Challenge to start over at 
DREAM VALLEY CHALLENGES.  Our theme this fortnight is WINTER ANIMALS.

My two DT Cards.
I have made two as when I had finished the first one I thought it is a bird not really an animal, so they might not both be on the Challenge Blog.


Products Used
Image from Google
Two Embossing Folders from Cuttlebug
Sentiment ticket from Crafty Ann's (Sadly now closed)



Products Used
Image from Google
 Embossing Folder from Cuttlebug
Sentiment ticket from Crafty Ann's (Sadly now closed)
Bow from my stash.

Thank you for looking and do have fun playing the Challenge.

3 Challenges Entered



Hugs





Tuesday, 15 November 2016

Sparkles Monthly Challenges - Ch# 86 DT Card

Morning Peeps.  As usual this is another scheduled posting.  It is time once again for another super Challenge to start over at SPARKLES MONTHLY CHALLENGES.  Our theme this month is 
GET AHEAD WITH CHRISTMAS.  Please check the Challenge Blog for sponsor and prize.

My 6 x 6 DT Card



Products Used

Stamp from Deco Baubles and Deco Holly Stamp Plate - Design House Paper Craft Ltd ( I won this in June on Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas Challenge.
Promarkers
Dp:- Bo Bunny - Blitzen Collection
Dies:- Precious Stockings - 98731 - Memory Box
Gems are from my stash

Thank you for looking and do have fun playing the Challenge.

5 Challenges Entered
http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/a-bit-more-time-to-craft-challenge-32.html
Hugs


Thursday, 10 November 2016

Open-Minded Crafting Fun Challenge - Challenge#11 DT Card

Morning peeps.  It is time once again for another super Challenge to start over at 
OPEN-MINDED CRAFTING FUN CHALLENGE . Our theme this month is CHRISTMAS/HANUKKAH

We have four sponsor's this month:-






My 6 x 6 DT Card



Products Used

Digi Image:- Poinsettia Cluster - Ike's Art
Sentiment Stamp:- Believe in the Magic of Christmas - JUN054 - Stamps by Chloe
Promarkers
Sakura Glitter Pens
Bow from my stash.

http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/challenge-337-always-anything-goes.html
http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/november-challenge-with-nikki-burnett.html
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/chnc-challenge-306-vintage-or-anything.html
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/chnc-challenge-extra-for-november-2016.html
http://cinspirations.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/challenge-261-anything-goes-option-of.html
http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/hand-colored-image-challenge.html
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/ag-no-111.html
http://justkeeponcreating.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/its-time-for-at-just-keep-on-creating-i.html
http://ttcrd.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/ttcrd-anything-goes-challenge-week-of.html

Hugs

Monday, 7 November 2016

Dream Valley Challenges Ch#144 DT Card

Morning peeps.  It is time once again for a new Challenge to start over at 
 DREAM VALLEY CHALLENGES.  Our theme this fortnight is WINTER BIRTHDAY'S.

Please check the Challenge Blog to see if we have a sponsor as at the time of typing this our sponsor hadn't contacted us.

My 8 x 8 DT Card


Products Used

8 x 8 Cream Card Blank:- Anna Marie Designs
Dp:- Woodland Wishes - Lili of the Valley and Nit Wit Collections
Digi Images:- Winter Muff Shou Jo - Lemon Shortbread
Sentiment Birthday Ticket - Crafty Ann (No longer in business)
Promarkers
Tumbled Glass D.I.
Frosted Lace Stickles
Liquid Applique
Die:- Timeless Rectangles - S5-158 - Spellbinders
Flower - Romantic Dreams - My Crafty Heart(Sadly no longer in business)
Padded Heart - Mei-Flower

Thank you for looking.

Do have fun playing the Challenge

13 Challenges Entered
http://avenue613.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/challenge-191-anything-goes.html
http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/a-bit-more-time-to-craft-challenge-31.html
http://classicdesignteamchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/1st-november-2016-classic-design-team.html
http://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/challenge-27-pretty-pinks.html
http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/challenge-337-always-anything-goes.html
http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/november-challenge-with-nikki-burnett.html
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper.html
http://cinspirations.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/challenge-261-anything-goes-option-of.html
http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/hand-colored-image-challenge.html
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/ag-no-110.html
http://justkeeponcreating.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/its-time-for-at-just-keep-on-creating-i.html
http://ribbongirls.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/november-card-challenge.html
http://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/15th-october-2016-world-wide-open.html

Hugs

Cathy
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Thursday, 3 November 2016

Made a Card and it isn't One of My DT Card's

Afternoon folks.  I made myself make a card just because I want too today.  I have really had to force myself to craft since losing my darling Tony.  I actually wanted too today.

My 7 x 7 Card


Products Used

7 x 7 Kraft Card Blank - Anna Marie Designs
Dp:- Woodland Wishes - Lili of the Valley and Nit Wit Collections
Digi Image:- Edwardian Christmas - Lili of the Valley
Promarkers
Old Paper D.I.
White and Green Sakura Glaze pen
Sentiment Stamp:- Christmas Mini Messages - SEPT006 - Stamps by Chloe
Flower Middle from My Crafty Heart
Ribbon from my stash.

http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/a-bit-more-time-to-craft-challenge-31.html
http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/week-387-lets-make-start-on-christmas.html
http://classicdesignteamchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/1st-november-2016-classic-design-team.html
http://craftingmusketeers.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/welcome-to-challenge-43-christmas-wishes.html
http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/november-challenge-with-nikki-burnett.html
http://craftysentiments.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/anything-goes-challenge-nov-1.html
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/chnc-challenge-305-anything-goes-as.html
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/chnc-challenge-extra-for-november-2016.html
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper.html
http://cinspirations.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/challenge-261-anything-goes-option-of.html
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/ag-no-110.html
http://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/15th-october-2016-world-wide-open.html

Hugs

Cathy
xxxx

Monday, 24 October 2016

Dream Valley Challenges Ch#143 DT Card

Morning peeps.  Hope you are all well?  Another long time in front scheduled DT Card.  It is time once again for another super Challenge to start over on DREAM VALLEY CHALLENGES.  Our theme this fortnight is ONE FOR THE GIRLS.

Our sponsor is:-



My 7 x 7 DT Card


Products Used

7 x 7 Card Blank - Anna Marie Designs
Dp's - Bonnets and Bowties - Lili of the Valley
Digi Image:- From Sarah Kay. I have it saved as SK1 in my folder
Promarkers
Tumbled Glass and Spun Sugar D.I.
Dies:- Timeless Rectangles - S5-158 - Spellbinders
Leaves #1 - Little Claire Designs
Isabella Butterfly - 98507
Pippa Butterfly - 98508 - Memory Box
Most of the flowers are from :- I am Roses

Hugs



Saturday, 15 October 2016

Sparkles Monthly Challenges - Ch#85 DT Card

Morning peeps.  Hope you are all well, I can't believe it is October already.  It is time once again for another super Challenge to start over at SPARKLES MONTHLY CHALLENGES  Our theme is one to be expected for October:- 
I WILL PUT A SPELL ON YOU(HALLOWEEN).  I am afraid this is not a favourite of mine, in fact I really dislike it.

Please check the Challenge Blog for the sponsor and prize this month.

My 6 x 6 DT Card


Products Used

Digi Images:- Girl and Sentiment - Saturated Canary
Screech and Scream - Beccky's Place
Promarkers
Bp:- Crafter's Companion - Member's Freebie
Dies:- Diagonal In and Out Stitched Rectangles - Die-namics - MFT

Thank you for looking and do have fun playing the Challenge this month.

10 Challenges Entered
http://avenue613.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/challenge-190-anything-goes-woptional.html
http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/a-bit-more-time-to-craft-challenge-30.html
http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/kenny-k-in-october-anything-goes.html
http://craftysentiments.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/anything-goes-challenge_11.html
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-october.html
http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/add-sentiment-challenge.html
http://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/challenge-319-anything-goes.html
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/ag-no-107.html
http://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/challenge-127.html
http://ttcrd.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/ttcrd-anything-goes-challenge-week-of.html

Hugs




Monday, 10 October 2016

Open-Minded Crafting Fun Challenge - Challenge#10 DT Card

SECOND CARD OF THE DAY - FOR MY DREAM VALLEY CHALLENGES CARD PLEASE SEE BELOW.  BOTH DUE AT EXACTLY THE SAME TIME.  LOL!!!

Morning peeps.  This is only scheduled three weeks in advance.  It is time once again for another super Challenge to start over at OPEN-MINDED CRAFTING FUN CHALLENGE
Our theme this month is:- THANKS/THANKSGIVING

We have three sponsor's this month:-

Enchanted Designs Studio

Kylie Johnston's Arting



My Shaped DT Card


Sentiment say's :-

Thanks for being such a special part of my life and will alway's be!

This is how I feel about all my blogging friends that are helping me to get through my loss.  This is dedicated to you all.

Products Used

Digi Image - Guardian Owls - Enchanted Design Studio
Dies:- Grand Labels One - LF-161 - Spellbinders
Card Stand - 600210122 - Joy Crafts
Promarkers
Sakura Glitter Pens
D.I. - Tumbled Glass - Forest Moss - Faded Jeans
Stamped Sentiment - Everyday Greetings Set of 9 - Inspired by Stamping
Holographic Card from my stash.

Thank you for looking and do have fun playing the Challenge.

Hugs



Dream Valley Challenges - Challenge#142 DT Card

Morning peeps, hope you are all well.  This is a scheduled post once again but I dare not tell you how far in advance.  Lol!!  It is time once again for another super Challenge to start over at 
 DREAM VALLEY CHALLENGES.  Our theme this fortnight is ONE FOR THE BOYS.

Our Sponsor is:-

My 7 x 7 DT Card



Products Used

7 x 7 Card Blank - Anna Marie Designs
Dp:- Country Gent - Lili of the Valley and Nit Wit Collections
Stamp :- Gone Fishing - Lili of the Valley
Promarkers
Tumbled Glass D.I.
Boldmere White Acrylic Gesso
Corrugated Cardboard - Joy Crafts
Dies:- Pierced Squares Stax - Die-namics - MFT
His Sporting Embellishments - ACD210 - Tattered Lace
Stickers and Bakers Twine from my stash.

Thank you for looking and do have fun playing the Challenge.

10 Challenges Entered
http://avenue613.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/challenge-190-anything-goes-woptional.html
http://classicdesignteamchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/1st-october-2016-classic-design-team.html
http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/challenge-333-always-anything-goes.html
http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/kenny-k-in-october-anything-goes.html
http://craftysentiments.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/anything-goes-challenge.html
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-october.html
http://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/challenge-117.html
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/ag-no-106.html
http://juliaspirichallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/challenge-25-anything-goes-with-twist.html
http://ttcrd.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/helloeverybody-im-sandra-posting-for.html

Hugs


Friday, 7 October 2016

Hoping All Will Go Well

Hi Folks.  I am hoping that I will be back on here after the Computer man has been to my computer today.  On the phone I had to keep repeating to him what I needed doing.  I am hoping that he understands what I want and he doesn't mess it all up.  He might end up leaving me without internet and email connection if he does.  I haven't used this chap before because Tony did it all for me before.

Crossing fingers tightly.

UPDATE: HE HAS TAKEN TONY'S TOWER COMPUTER AWAY TO CLEAN IT UP.  LEFT ME CONNECTED WIRELESS ON MY LAPTOP. HE HAS ADVISED ME TO GO OVER TO TONY'S COMPUTER ONCE HE HAS CLEANED IT UP AS IT HAS MORE MEMORY AND IS FASTER THAN MY LAPTOP.  THE ONLY THING IS HE IS GOING TO PUT WINDOW 10 ON IT, WHICH I DIDN'T REALLY WANT.  HE WILL HAVE A LOT OF FILES TO TRANSFER FROM MINE ONTO TONY'S WHICH I AM HOPING HE WILL NOT LOSE.

Hugs
Cathy
xxx


Monday, 26 September 2016

Dream Valley Challenges Ch#141 DT Card

Morning peeps.  Hope everyone is happy and well?  It is time once again for another super Challenge to start over at DREAM VALLEY CHALLENGES.  Our theme this fortnight is:-
EMBOSSING WET OR DRY.  I have done both!!!

Our sponsor is:-

My A5 Portrait DT Card


Products Used

Card Stock :- Luxury Double Sided Pearl - Aquamarine - Stamps by Chloe
Embossing Folder :- Embossalicious
Corner Punch :- Martha Stewart
Stamp:- Christmas Tree - JUN044 - Stamps by Chloe
Embossing Glitter - Silver Bells - WS33R - Wow
Glitter - Enchanted Sparkelicious - Stamps by Chloe
Sparkly Embellishment - Stamps by Chloe
Two different ribbons from my stash.


Hugs




Thursday, 15 September 2016

Sparkles Monthly Challenges - Challenge #84 DT Card

Another Longtime Ago Scheduled Posting.


Morning peeps.  Hope you are all well and those poorly or sad I hope things improve for you soon.  It is time once again for another super Challenge to start over at SPARKLES MONTHLY CHALLENGES.  The choice of theme this month is MINE.  I have chosen:-  REAL LACE AND PEARLS. (No die cut lace borders).

My 8 x 8 DT card


I have sorted out the curled up flower since my Darling took this photo for me.  I didn't like to retake the photo and replace it. 

Products Used

8 x 8 Card Blank - Anna Marie Designs
Azalea Double-Sided Pearl Card -  Stamps by Chloe
Dp:- Antebellum - Lili of the Valley and Raspberry Road Designs
Versamark Watermark Ink Pad
Wow Pink Perfection Embossing Powder - WS59R
Metallic Gold Sparkle Embossing Powder - WS07R
Picked Raspberry D.I.
Put on Your Dancing Shoes - Sparkelicious Glitter - Stamps by Chloe
Stamps:- Large Peony - JAN032
Small Peony - JAN033
Swirly Grass - NOV012
Sentiment - (Sorry I have lost the name and number) - All from  Stamps by Chloe
Azalea Double Sided Pearl Paper - Stamps by Chloe
Die:- Petite Scalloped Ovals - S4-139 - Spellbinders
Lace Bow from The Works
Pearls /Acetate  and 90 Peel Off from my stash

http://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/n-for-numbers.html
http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/challenge-329-always-anything-goes.html
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper.html
http://creativeladybirdscreations.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/challenge-19-morgans-artworld.html
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/ag-no-103.html
http://sparklensprinklecreativechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/september-2016-challenge.html
http://ttcrd.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/ttcrd-anything-goes-challenge-week-of.html
http://ribbongirls.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/september-card-challenge.html
http://unicornchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/challenge-13-happy-birthday.html
http://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/15th-september-2016-world-wide-open.html


ONE OF THE WINNER'S OVER ON A BIT MORE TIME TO CRAFT

Hugs




Monday, 12 September 2016

Dream Valley Challenges - Ch#140 DT Card

ANOTHER LONG TIME AGO SCHEDULED POST.
Morning peeps.  Hope all is well in your life at the moment. It is time once again for another super Challenge to start over at DREAM VALLEY CHALLENGES.  Our theme this fortnights is :- 
NO SQUARES.

Our Sponsor is:-


My Shaped DT Card


Products Used

Wooden Mounted Stamp:- RN10K - Creative Expressions
Graph'it Markers
Promarkers
Forest Moss D.I.
Dies:- Grand Large Labels - LF-168
Mega Nesties - Curved Rectangles - S5-006 - Spellbinders
Card Holder - 0290 - Joy Crafts
Sentiment Computer generated
Bp and Thread are from my stash

Thank you for looking and do have fun playing the Challenge
Hugs


Sunday, 11 September 2016

Maisie Caroling

Morning peeps.  I am still trying to stay with the Christmas card making mode.  Today's card is from one of my Favourite Artists.  I have been to my usual Salvation Army Fellowship service this morning and shed my usual tears.  They are so good to me and tell me not to worry, I am in the right place.

My 6 x 6 Christmas Card

Colours haven't come out  right in the photo.  The background is a lovely green.  Looks better I.R.L.

Products Used
Digi Image:- Maisie Caroling - Mo's Digital Pencil
Promarkers
Antique Linen D.I.
Frosted Lace Stickles
Dies:- Diagonal In and Out Stitched Rectangles - Die-namics - MFT
Petite Scalloped Circles Large - S4-115 - Spellbinders (Used to cut the Flowers)
Tissue Paper - The Works (Used to make the Flowers)
Products Used from The Ribbon Girl Giveaway that I luckily won :- Backing Paper from Craft and You "White Christmas 6 x 6 pad - CraftYou/WHC - Red Shiny Double Ended Berries - BERR/REDOVAL - Cones Frosted Brown - CONES/FROSTE
Sentiment Computer generated.

Hugs