Gift time

 Hi all,

Well it is the 1st May, so it's time for a new challenge over at Sparkles Christmas  and Sue has chosen the theme 'Gifts.' 

I found a blank kraft box and some tags that were already die cut from Marianne Designs and stamped holly all over the kraft box which is quite effective and fun. I die cut some bows and presents from a freebie magazine die , grabbed some twine and gems and my DT make was finished.

Challenges:

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April has been a steady month of pottering in the garden and tending to my seedlings in the greenhouse. We've had some beautiful days spending time with the family and friends. Hubby has been home alot painting the fences and building new ones too. Hunter is down to short walks the last few weeks as he has started limping more with his front legs, age has hit my lovely staffie boy but he will get there. 

Hope you are all okay and enjoying the sunnier days at last.

Hugs Debs xx

Gnome Time

 Hi all,

Well April is upon us, so it is time for a new challenge over at Sparkles Christmas  and Melanie has chosen the theme 'Elves or Gnomes.' I found some freebie Gnome stamps from a magazine subscription and got my colouring pencils out which was a lovely change. I had a background die already cut and my sentiment die too, all from a magazine freebie.

It's been so lovely see everything starting to bud and flower in the garden and on our walks. I love springtime. I've been tidying out the greenhouse ready for some tiny plug plants that I'd ordered online and planted up and my vegetable seeds are going in today. My Dad treated me to a heated propagator so I can't wait to get cracking. eek... I have had a couple of meals out with friends this month and visited a couple of friends so it's been really nice to get out and about again.

Challenges:

Take care everyone and have a lovely Easter.

Big Hugs Debs xx

Snowman time

Hi all 

Well it's the 1st March, so it is time for a new challenge over at Sparkles Christmas  and Caz has chosen the theme 'Snowman/Snowpersons.' I don't use snowmen on my cards very often so this was a challenge for me but I quite enjoyed it.

I used the larger snowman and the sentiment 'Let it Snow' from Sheena Douglas. The backing paper, the small snowman and the smaller sentiments and  were freebies from my Simply Cards and Papercraft magazine.

Well it's been a quiet month here, I managed to put my back out again so lots of resting but at least I have managed a bit of crafting. I had a nice facial last week too. A nice little treat. Hope you've had a nice few weeks. It has been lovely to see the sunshine again too.

Big hugs Debs xxx

Baubles

 Well it's the 1st February, so it is time for a new challenge over at Sparkles Christmas  and Dawn has chosen the theme 'Baubles.'

For my card I used 2 Bauble embossing folders for the backing paper and for the main image. They belonged to my friend Julia who recently passed away to Cancer and she left me her crafty stash so it felt right to put it to good use. I also used my inks, a Sue Wilson holly die and Tim Holtz Bauble dies. Such a fun card to create.

We'd love you to join in with us, so why not get organised for next Christmas.
Challenges:

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January has been a quiet month really. Hunter hasn't been feeling himself this month with having a haematoma on his ear since Christmas. The PDSA were great and prescribed him some steroids so he's nearly at the end of his course of treatment. I 've been pottering in the house sorting through some stuff that I don't use when the weather has been wet. Myself and my daughter Shannen popped to York at the beginning of the month and had a nice shop at M&S. I was after some warm tops and underwear and spent some Christmas money too. A lovely day out.

Hope you've all survived January and are looking forward to Spring. It's a beautiful day here which is lovely. Take care.

Love and Hugs Debs xxx

Trees and animals

 Happy New Year Everyone!

Let's hope 2026 is a good year for us all.

Thank you for all your friendship and support as always.

Well it's the 1st January so it is time for a new challenge over at Sparkles Christmas  and Billie has chosen the theme 'Animals and Trees.'

For my card I used the main image from a new Christmas card that I received, die cut a square frame and a couple of tree dies that were a gift. The word Snow and my sentiment were in my craft stash waiting for me. 

Challenges:

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December was a busy month as usual preparing for Christmas, it arrives quicker every year... or it just feels like that. I enjoyed making my Christmas cards for my nearest and dearest, I used to make them all maybe this year eh. We watched Polar express on Christmas day which was lovely. just the 3 of us. A nice bit of time with Hubby and our daughter. Myself and Shannen popped up to visit my Dad in Scotland just after boxing day for 3 nights which was lovely. The assistance I get on and off the train and in first class is brilliant. Hope you all had a nice Christmas and new year. 

Well it's time to take Hunter out for his New Year walkies so I'll say goodbye for now.

Love and Hugs Debs xxx

Poinsettia time

 Hi all,

Well, December is upon is - can you believe it???? This month it is Melissa's turn to choose the theme which is 'Poinsettia'.

I found some Simply Cards and Papercraft magazine papers and sentiment stamp which were perfect, and stamped my Penny Black Poinsettia's and inked them with Tim Holtz red ink. My Marianne design poinsettia dies are behind the stamped image too. A few gems and it was done.

We would love you to join in with us over at Sparkles forum christmas, the teamies have excelled themselves as usual.

Challenges:

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Well November has been an interesting month with a lot going on... We celebrated our 32nd Wedding Anniversary at home with a nice meal, we had a friend's border collie called Ben over for 4 days to stay with our boy Hunter and they got on like a house on fire. Tiring but fun. my friends had a funeral down south so it was nice to be able to help out. I also ended up shooting up to my Dads in Scotland for 9 days as he had to have a lump removed from his voice box which went well but living on his own he needed me there to drive and for support so I had a nice little holiday. Lovely weather too, even if it was chilly. 

That's all from me for now my lovelies.

Big Hugs Debs xxx

Festive wear

 Hi all,

It’s the 1st of November and time for Kate to choose the theme which is 

‘Festive wear.’ 

So I dug out my a white tag and used my freebie sentiment from Simply cards and Papercrafting magazine, as well as my crafters companion snowman cosy clothes dies. Perfect for this challenge.

We’d love for you to join in with us over at Sparkles Forum Christmas Challenge. All the teamies have lots of inspiration to share with you.

Challenge:

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Creative Fingers challenge-311 - anything goes

Thank you for popping to see me, I do appreciate it. It has been quite a month of October. I spent a lovely day shopping with my daughter for her 31st birthday 🎂 which was fun. After that it’s been appointment after appointment dentist, yearly mammogram(all clear woohoo), flu jab, nails, hair colour and cut as well as getting a skip to clear out a load of old fences and garden furniture etc… that were broken… phew…. Busy busy.  Hubby has been very busy getting it filled up. We’ve helped to clear our Neighbour's garage and loft with her too. 

Hope you’ve all had a good month.

Big hugs

Debs xxx