Through the Window

 Did I go into panic mode when I saw just what

52CCT had for this weeks challenge.

Making a window as a focal point is not the sort of thing

I would normally do.

After the panic settled I began to think rational about it

and this is the result.

I learnt a very valuable lesson too.

I thought I would be very clever when I cut out the paper lace

by adding double side Jac paper to the back before I cut it out.

I spent a good half an hour getting out all those tiny pieces

that then stuck to my hands and the carpet but 

refused to go into the rubbish bin.

I gave up and left the 2 top rows of dots in

but I quite like that anyway.

The picture is a freebe that I got from Completely Christmas.

Did think about putting a white Happy Christmas on it

but decided it was not a good idea

as I really like it just as it is.

Am entering this in:

52CCT - Through a window

Dies R Us - Christmas

Christmas cards all year round - No patterned paper

CHNC extra 2 - Anything goes

Christmas card challenges - Anything goes or colour choice

Thanks for dropping in you are most welcome.

Margaret M

Correct Colours

I was just about to switch off the computer for the day

when I thought I would hop over to 52CCT

and find out  what the colours were for this month.

Have just made this card today and what do know but it fits.

So this week I hope to be first in.

The evening meal can wait now until I finish this post.

This stamp was a freebe on an English craft magazine and I think she is just the 

sweetest and she has a mouth.

She has been coloured with my copics and yes I did have my glasses on.

The paper is from Wild Rose Studio and it is gorgeous.

I was very reluctant to cut it down from 6x6 to 14cm but

the 2 strips I cut off I have used on the inside.

There is no gold metallic paper but the ribbon is gold edged and

the gold bell is metal so hope that counts.

Am entering this in:

52CCT -  Colour Challenge

A Crafty Mess - Anything goes

CHNC Christmas Challenge 2 - Anything goes 

Christmas Stamping all Year Long - Anything goes

Sisters act Cards - Anything goes

Penny Black and more - Anything goes

Thanks for dropping in.

Margaret M

Black and White

The weather here has gone stark raving mad.

Snow,Gales, Rain, Hail, Thunder storms and Bright Sunshine.

And that's just one day!

Ah well that's Spring.

Something I forgot to tell you I took some of my cards with me
when I went shopping in Devonport

and my friend Bev loved my White Christmas card and 

begged it off me so it is now on show in her shop.

Today I have attempted something I have never done before

A Black and White Christmas card.

Very modern I hope!

However it was very hard to take a good photo.

Following this sketch

No glitter just a few rhinestones which I coloured with Copics.

I think this will be another one for the boys.

Am entering this in:

52 CCT - Sketch

The Ribbon Girls - Christmas card

CHNC 2 - Anything goes

Completely Christmas - Anything goes

Christmas card Challenges - Anything goes

Thanks for dropping in.

Margaret M

One for the Boys

Am getting in early this week for 52CCT

who are asking for enamel dots.

So I thought I would make a card suitable for a male,

seeing as I have 5 Grandsons to make them for.

I used one of my new embossing folders, Basket Weave.

Oh hang my head in shame though I could have 

got the greeting straighter.

I didn't have my glasses on of course!!!!!.

None of the boys will look that closely at it though.

52CCT - Enamel Dots

Christmas Card Challenges - Anything goes 

Completely Christmas - Anything goes + add a sentiment

Thanks for dropping in.

Margaret M

Running late

Oh I am so late this week but my few days away 

meant more to do when I got home.

But wow did I enjoy myself

even if I did come home with more than I intended.

I could have bought more!!!!!!!!!

but was very good and put some of it back.

There is also quite  list in the order book too for next time.

Well now onto my card.

I have had very little crafting time this week and 

52CCT wanted a single layer card.

So I decided that I would emboss with one of my dies.

Now if there is anyone in blog land with an EBosser.

Please, please, please, what is the recipe for embossing with a die.

I have tried every combination and still it cuts out.

Having wasted all my craft time on this it was a mad scramble

to come up with a card and as I did not have my glasses on

just regard any smudges etc as intentional.

After all it is handmade.

The holly stamp and greeting are from 

Penny Black Transparency called Christmas wishes

Am entering this in:

52CCT - Single layer card

Penny Black and more - Get ahead for Christmas

Crafting by Designs - Get ready for Christmas

Christmas card challenges - Anything goes

Thanks for dropping in and for all the lovely comments they make my day.

Margaret M

Pink Christmas

October 14th and the anniversary of the Battle of Hastings no less.

1066 and all that.

A big Hi to any of you out there living in 

this area of East Sussex.

I shall be away from home for the next couple of days.

Travelling north to spend a day

in my friends craft shop up in Devonport.

I am soooooo in need of a break.

 Am intending to be very good and not spend too much LOL

Am a trifle late this week getting my card ready 

for 52CCT where this week is a colour choice.


Here is my card.

I have used another piece of Bearly Mine paper another check.

This is very pastel but has pink and green running through it.

Do love this picture a freebee from Suzy Bees Completely Christmas.

It is printed out on matt photo paper and I added some colour to the fur with my copics.

Think I am getting to like pink Christmas.

Am entering this in:

52CCT - Colour choice

Completely Christmas - Anything goes

Little Claire's - Christmas theme

Christmas card challenges - Colour choice

Do have a happy day and thank you for dropping in.

Margaret M

Ornamental

When I saw the sketch over at 52CCT this week

I wondered just how I could adapt it.

So I sat down and had a wander through my dies
and then one of those WOT IF ideas hit me.
This is what I came up with.

These are from SB Add on Ornaments and they have cut out beautifully in glitter paper.

I have raised these with 1mm foam and was grateful for the 

practice I had on the tree in my last post because

this was even more difficult.

I hung them with gold chain stickers/ peel offs

and the sentiment stamp was coloured with a Tombow.

It is a better match to the red than it looks.

The whole was then put onto white textured card with 2mm foam.

I am really happy with the end result which is praise indeed from me

as I am rarely satisfied with my cards and give them

a Could do Better. 

How often did I get that on my school report?

Am entering this in:

52 CCT - Sketch 

House of Cards - Dies or Punches

Completely Christmas - Anything goes

My time to Craft - Die cuts only

Christmas card challenges - Layer it up

Thanks for dropping in you are most welcome.

Margaret M

White Christmas

It is blowing a gale outside but I don't think it will hit the 28 they forecast.

I had thought it might be nice to go to the

Orchid show that is on this weekend in Hobart

but there is no way I would drive over the Tasman bridge in this weather.

So instead I have made a card.

It was not easy to 3D the tree as it needed such tiny pieces of adhesive foam.  

This photo certainly does not do the card justice

as it twinkles with the rhinestones and the liquid pearls.

The yellow smudge in the left hand corner is the watermark on the photo.

Am entering this in:

52 CCT - Diamonds and Pearls

My time to Craft - White on White Christmas

Completely Christmas - Anything goes


Thanks for dropping in you are most welcome.



Margaret M

Back in Pink

Anyone would think it was summer not spring.

A glorious day with clear blue sky again. 

 It was 21 yesterday and looking for 23 today.

Warmer than Sydney!!!!

Am a little annoyed with this photo as the card stock is Baby Pink

not Peach as the photo would have you believe.

Yes I am back with Pink again.

Had no one in mind when I made the card but today

my next door neighbour tells me she has a very nasty cancer

on her face so this is for her.

I know she will love it so hope it cheers her up.

Am entering this in:

In the Pink - Sparkle and bling

Crafty little fairies - Sparkle and bling.

Paradise of stamps - Anything goes.

Thanks for dropping in your are most welcome.

Margaret M

Star light

Today I am chasing colours as 52CCT have a colour challenge.

Red or Blue { I'm using blue }

Black and White

Gold or Silver { Silver it is with Blue }.

Here is the card I came up with.

I have given Tilda plenty of glitter in place of fur

and the trees too but as it was still wet it doesn't show up too well.

The snow flakes are cut out of glitter card.

Am entering this in:

52CCT - Colour challenge.

Completely Christmas - Anything goes

The Sisters of Craft - Anything goes

Paradise of Stamps - Anything goes

Christmas card Challenges - Anything goes

Thanks for dropping by,

Margaret M

Pretty in Pink

Thank you to everyone for your thoughts on Copics.

Actually I was just thinking out loud

as I have invested so much money in the Copics that I really

cannot think of going to anything else.

I do have several refills but now have to buy more.  Moan! Moan!

Really I love the way they blend but have not been doing enough

colouring in and it shows, you do have to keep up with it.

So my new resolution is to try to do some colouring in everyday.

I decided to go pink today and show you the card I have made

for my grand daughter's birthday this week.

This is the first Tilda I bought and still one of my favorites.

It also reminds me so much of Rebecca when she was small.

She has a glittery tiara and gloves and patent leather shoes.

I can remember longing for patent leather shoes for myself when I was small.

Perhaps that is why I  always give shiny shoes to Tilda.

A close up of Tilda.

I do love the Detailed Scallops die.

Am entering this in:

Crafting by designs - Pretty in Pink

Suzi Bees Bloomin Challenge - Anything goes

CHNC Patterned Paper - Anything goes

Thanks for dropping in and for the lovely comments you leave.

Margaret M 

  

Sweet and simple

After the lovely weather we have had this last couple of weeks

it was hard to wake to blustery wind and showers today.

Boy am I feeling the cold.

My daughter came in this morning and took her Dad out for coffee

which gave me time for a little play in my craft room.

Here is what I came up with.

Don't know why the pearls in the flowers have gone dark

as they are Blush.

Have't played with those papers before and don't know where I got them.

The flowers and leaves are both punched out.

Am entering this in: 

House of Cards - Colour choice

Penny Black and more - Autumn colours

Suzi Bees Bloomin Challenge - Anything goes

CHNC - Pattern paper 

Thanks for dropping in you are most welcome.

Margaret M