My Time to Craft...

I've done loads of crafting over the last few weeks, but not had much time for actually blogging the things I've made.  However, today I'm showing my super quick make for our new challenge at My Time to Craft.  Actually making one was quick, but I now have a whole host of them to finish ready for our Christmas get together.  Knowing me I'll be making the rest of the set on Christmas Day morning or Tony will be the only one to get a place card.  No seriously I will finish the set and blog them to prove it.
Our new challenge is to create an easel card.  Luckily I remembered that I'd seen some amazing free cut files at Bird's Cards.  She does the most fabulous designs and allows people to use them for free - how amazingly kind is that?
I cut the base card in white and then used blue mirri card for accents - fastened it all together - added a name card and bish, bash, bosh job done.  
My super quick project is also for the challenges at...

• Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge - something old ( me!  and my added gemstone from a pack bought at Poundland years ago - best buy ever)
• Sparkles Christmas Challenge - no designer paper
• Moving along with the times - Snow in Summer
• Winter Wonderland - Christmas Song theme - Let it Snow

Well after all that I think all that's left for me to say is Happy Christmas to you all.

Annie xxx

Cat mail...

oh my it's week two at Aud Sentiments and my chance to show case my card made with this stunning digi from Stitchy Bear called Cat Mail.  Our present challenge is a great and very easy to use sketch- do give it a try. 
I love Sihouettes especially when printed on acetate and laid over some shaded glitter card that I've had in my stash for quite a long time.  Originally from Kanban, but I don't think they sell it now.  I've also sneaked a doily onto the card.  Since I found a whole drawer full of these gems in my stash I have really gone to town with them.

Other challenges...

• ABC Challenge  O is for open
• Fab 'n' Funky - no patterned papers - winning entry - yeah!!
• Sentimental Sundays  manly cards

and anything goes at Addicted to Stamps and More,   Creative Moments, and  Inspiration Destination,  

Annie xxx

Sketch Saturday on a Tuesday...

It's ages since I followed a sketch and I really don't know why as I love working with them.  For this card I used the brilliant sketch at the Sketch Saturday Challenge to make a card for a friend.  The papers and central image are all from a CD by Katie Sue designs called Fabulous Shoes.  All very whimsical and fun images.

Hope you are having a great week whatever you are up to.  
Annie xxx