Saturday, 26 December 2020

Abstract Face

Morning peeps.  How sad am I, Boxing Day and I am posting?  When you have no partner , living alone and in tier 4 in the UK, there isn't much to do?

I have two cards to show you today.  Both the same except the colour used and the sentiment.


My first 6 x 6 Card


Products Used

Abstract Face Stencil - Funky Fossils

Rusty Hinge D.I.

Peel Off from my stash.

My Second 6x6  Card


Products Used

Abstract Face Stencil - Funky Fossils

Black Soot/Festive Berries D.I.

Peel Off from my stash.


Thank you for looking and I hope you are all having an enjoyable but safe Christmas.


6 Challenges Entered

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2020/12/december-2020-challenge-anything-goes.html

http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/2020/12/a-bit-more-time-to-craft-challenge-130.html

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2020/12/classic-design-challenge-december-12.html

http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2020/12/december-2020-challenge-82-crafts.html

http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2020/12/christmas-blog-hop-weeks-470-473.html

https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/2020/12/world-wide-open-design-team-challenge.html

Hugs


Cathy

xxxx

Monday, 21 December 2020

My Friend

Morning peeps.  Sunny but very cold here today.  Where I live we have been moved from tier 2 at Midnight on Friday to tier 3, then Saturday afternoon Boris announced that all of the South East was moving into tier 4 (A new tier he had introduced)  It is just as well that I was going to be spending Christmas on my own, I feel for those that had made lots of plans.


My A5 Card


Products Used


Image was given to us in our Church pack this week.  I scanned it to my computer, and resized it and printed it on the the paper of my choice.

Promarkers

One Sakura Glitter pen for the word JESUS

Fired Brick on the background.

Embossing Folder - Crafter's Companion (I think)


Thank you for looking.

10 Challenges Entered

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2020/12/december-2020-challenge-anything-goes.html

http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/2020/12/a-bit-more-time-to-craft-challenge-130.html

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2020/12/classic-design-challenge-december-12.html

https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2020/12/crafty-catz-challeng532-atg-with.html

http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2020/12/chnc-challenge-521.html

http://cinspirations.blogspot.com/2020/12/december-challenge-ho-ho-ho.html

http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2020/12/challenge-85-anything-christmas-goes.html

http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/2020/12/anything-goes-challenge-1st-december.html

http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2020/12/christmas-blog-hop-weeks-470-473.html

Hugs


Cathy
xxxx




Sunday, 20 December 2020

Merry Christmas

 If You Look For Me at Christmas ......

If you look for me at Christmas,

you won't need a special star;

I'm no longer just in Bethlehem,

I'm right there where you are.

You may not be aware of Me

amid the celebrations.

You'll have to look beyond the stores

and all the decorations.

But if you take a moment

from your list of things to do,

and listen to your heart, you'll find

I'm waiting there for you.

You're the one I want to be with,

you're the reason that I came,

and you'll find Me in the stillness,

as I'm whispering your name.


Love Jesus

Author unknown


                                 Hugs

Cathy

xxxx


Tuesday, 15 December 2020

Sparkles Monthly Challenges Ch#135 DT Card

Morning peeps.  Not long until the big day.  What a year this has been for us all!!!

It is time once again for another Challenge to start over at 
sparkles monthly challenges  This month the Challenges is WHITE ON WHITE + One other colour for the sentiment.

My 5 x 7 Card


I am afraid I  am not good enough photographer to get a great picture of white on white.

Products Used

Centura Pearl Cardstock - Crafter's Companion
Snowflake Swirls - Cut & Emboss Folder - Crafter's Companion
White Glitter Paper mounted behind the cutout - From my stash.
Glittered Sentiment Peel Off - From my stash.

Thank you for looking & enjoy playing the Challenge.

9 Challenges Entered

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xxxxxx

Thursday, 26 November 2020

Vintage Christmas

Afternoon peeps.  The sun is doing it's best here at the moment to peep through.  Yesterday it was raining and so dull all day.   I had to have the light on most of the day.  I hope the weather is being kind to you where you are today.


My 6 x 6 Card


This card is for a male neighbour that lost his wife a few weeks ago.  It is very hard to send a card of Christmas cheer to someone in that situation.


Products Used

Image and Backing Paper from "Victorian Christmas CD- Joanna Sheen

Crystallina Sparkelicious Glitter - Chloe' Creative Cards

I have printed the image in three sizes decoupaged it up.

The sentiment I have put inside is:- "Because someone we love is in HEAVEN❤ there is a little of HEAVEN in our homes at Christmas."  I have then typed my own inscription.  I hope I will not upset him.

10 Challenges Entered

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2020/11/november-2020-challenge-anything-goes.html

http://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/2020/11/november-challenge-family-and-friends.html

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2020/11/classic-design-challenge-november-11.html

http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2020/11/chnc-challenge-517.html

http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2020/11/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper.html

https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/2020/11/morgans-artworld-challenge-11.html

https://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2020/11/challenge-71-opt-twistfor-boys.html

http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2020/11/challenge-84-anything-christmas-goes.html

http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/ - Sorry couldn't do a proper link as there was no title to the challenge head.

http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2020/11/anything-goes-weeks-466-467.html


Thank you for looking.

Hugs


XXXXX

Sunday, 15 November 2020

Monday, 26 October 2020

Romans 12 V12 Card

 Afternoon peeps.  The weather is slightly better where I am in the UK today.  Shh!! I will not speak too loud!!

I have actually coloured this image twice today.  The first time I tried colouring it on a different make of paper to my usual brand.  It was a well known renowned crafting company, so I thought it was going to be lovely.  Sadly it wasn't!!

My A5 Card


Products Used

The image was given to me by my Church in my weekly pack given to us by the ministers as our church is not yet up & running.  I scanned it & resized it.

Promarkers mostly with a few Sakura Glitter pens in places.

Brick 8 X 8 Embossing Folder

Ribbon for bow from my stash.


Thank you for looking.

7 Challenges Entered

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2020/10/october-2020-challenge-anything-goes.html

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2020/10/classic-design-challenge-october.html

https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2020/10/crafty-catz-524-anything-goes-with.html

https://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.com/2020/10/challenge-421.html

http://qkrstampede.blogspot.com/2020/10/qkr-stampede-challenge-404.html

http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/  I can't put a proper link because the challenge wasn't given a title.

http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2020/10/anything-goes-462-463.html

Hugs


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Sunday, 18 October 2020

Peace To This House

 Morning Peeps.  It is really cold here in the UK.  I was trying to hold out until November to put my heating on because my heating system is expensive.  I have had to give in, lots of layers were not working on my fingers & toes!!

My A5 Card


Products Used
Image from the Internet
Brick embossing folder
Promarkers
Sakura Glitter Pens
Ribbon & Flower adornment from my stash.

Luke 10 :5 
'When you enter a house, first say, "Peace to this house."

13 Challenges Entered

Thank you for looking.

Hugs


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Thursday, 15 October 2020

Sparkles Monthly Challenges Ch# 133 - DT Card

Morning peeps.  It is time for another Challenge to start over at 
SPARKLES MONTHLY CHALLENGES  Where this month the theme is "Hello Autumn".

My A5 DT Card

I
I have gone for the colours of Autumn with a few falling leaves.

Products Used

Dies:- Golden Girl - Perfect Portraits - CED1152 - Sue Wilson - Creative Expressions
For Leaves - a Tattered Lace Die & Embossing Folder
Pippi Butterfly - 98508
Isabella Butterfly - 98507 - Memory Box
Vellum & Card Stock from my stash.

A Second card Not For the Challenge.


Products Used

Dies:- Golden Girl - Perfect Portraits - CED1152 - Sue Wilson - Creative Expressions
For Leaves - a Tattered Lace Die & Embossing Folder
Pippi Butterfly - 98508
Isabella Butterfly - 98507 - Memory Box
Petite Scalloped Circle Large - Spellbinders (For the Flowers)
Vellum/Tissue Paper & Card Stock from my stash.

Both together.


Thank you for looking & enjoy playing the Challenge.

9 Challenges Entered

Hugs

xxxxx

Monday, 12 October 2020

Come Near To God

 Morning peeps.  It is very cold here.  I actually got to make a card yesterday.  I hope you are all keeping safe?  I the same as everyone hope all this virus is going to end soon.  It is sending me batty, especially as I live on my own and my family are no where near me.


 My Gatefold Card Laying Down



Showing Both Halves Open




Products Used

Digi Image :- Country Rose Bouquet and Sentiments - Grace Upon Grace - Graceiellie Designs.
Coloured with Markers 
Old Paper D.I.
Happy Birthday - Computer Generated.
Dies:- Standard Circle Large - S4-114
Petite Scalloped Circles Large - S4-115 - Spellbinders
B/p - Country Lady - L.O.T.V. & Nitwit Collections
Ribbon from my stash.

Thank you for looking.

11 Challenges Entered

Hugs

xxxxx



Monday, 5 October 2020

Thank You All

 Thank you all for your good wishes and prayers.  My youngest son had a Kidney Transplant eighteen years  ago.  He has done well as  they say the life of them is usually ten years.  His has now come to the end of its life.  It apparently has been giving bad readings on his check  ups since February but he didn't want to worry me.  The readings are showing it is only working at 18% now and has been getting worse each month.  He has been put back on the Transplant list again.  He has to make the decision if he wants to start his dialysis now or wait until it reaches 15% when he will be forced to.

I have offered to be tested to see if I could be a donor but he will not let me.  He says it is worse for the donor than the person receiving it.

I am trying to concentrate on doing all the jobs I have to do in coming back from holiday.  Also seems lots of my contracts are coming to an end in the next few days. Electric-House Phone - Mobile .  Why is it that everything happens at once.

God Bless


Cathy

xxx


Sunday, 4 October 2020

I Am So Sorry.

 I have been away for just over a week.  On the journey home I got a message to say my youngest son had been rushed to hospital.  There was nothing I could do as I was stuck on the coach travelling home.  He lives no where near me and I don't drive.  Now I am home I am not allowed into see him any way because of Covid.  I have been trying to catch up with my commenting on all your lovely cards.  Not sure if it is Blogger's fault or  Bloglovin.  But it is becoming a nightmare to do it.    I have managed to visit a few of you on a card or two.

Sorry I have had to give up.

Hugs

Cathy

xxxx



Tuesday, 15 September 2020

Sparkles Monthly Challenges Ch# 132 DT Card

Morning peeps.  Hope you are all well?  It is time once again for another Challenge to start over at  SPARKLES MONTHLY CHALLENGES  The theme this month is:-
SHAPED CARDS - ANYTHING EXCEPT SQUARES OR RECTANGLES.

My Circle Card


I Couldn't Resist a Picture with My Kissing Cats


Products Used

Card shape cut using Grand Circles LF-114 - Spellbinders
Centura Pearl Snow White Hint of Gold Card Stock - Crafter's Companion
Ornate Die:- Sending a Hug - Indulgence Semi Die Set - Tonic
Purple Card Stock - Double Sided Pearl - Stamps by Chloe
White Pearls from my stash.

Do have fun playing the Challenge.

Thank you for looking.

6 Challenges Entered

Hugs
XXX




Saturday, 5 September 2020

Each Day is a Gift

Morning peeps.  The sun is in and out here today.  Not warm though.  I hope everyone out in blogland is fit, well and happy.

My 8 x 6 Stepper Card


Products Used

Digi :- I bought ages ago and have it as Fae 8 Stardust.  The Design Team have it as "Fairy Children Digi Stamp 1" - Morgan Art World.
Promarkers
Dies :- Grand Ovals - LF-110
Grand Scalloped Ovals - LF-111 - Spellbinders
B/P :- Boho Chic - First Edition
Sentiment Stickers from my stash. :- Each Day is a Gift - Celebration - Smile - Grow - Life - Memories, Dream, Love.  Also  a small Rabbit with a Flower Pot.

Why not head over to this Family orientated, law abiding Challenge Blog to see their awesome work and enter a lovely uplifting creation while you are there.

Thank you for looking.

13 Challenges Entered



Hugs


xxxxx

Friday, 28 August 2020

A5 Gatefold Card

Afternoon folks, a very wet day here.  It is in for the week-end.  Typical, as it is Bank Holiday here in the UK.

A5 Gate Fold Card - Closed Laying Down


Open - Standing


Products Used

B.P. Autumn Morning 12 x 12 Signature Collection - Crafter's Companion.
Scripture - Romans 12: V5 - Free this week from Word Art Wednesday Challenge Blog.
Die:-  Petite Scalloped Circle - S4- 115 - Spellbinders
Ribbon from my stash.

Thank you for looking.

Challenge Entered

Hugs
xxxxxxx

Sunday, 23 August 2020

Let Love Grow

Afternoon peeps.  I hope you are all well.  I was hoping that my church was going to open in two weeks time, but sadly it doesn't look like it will be able to after all.  Very sad.

My 8 x 6 Square Centre Step Card


Products Used

Digi Image:- Let Love Grow - Mo's Digital Pencil
Dies:- Standard Circles Large - S4-114
Petite Scalloped Circles Large - S4-115 - Spellbinders
Tumble Glass - D.I.
Promarkers
Bp:- Free with a magazine.
Bow from my stash.

Thank you for looking.  Not many friends are lately.

Once again I will be entering my card for a new super challenge I have found.  It is a lovely God fearing Challenge Blog. WORD ART WEDNESDAY

10 Challenges Entered

Hugs

xxxxxxx