BREAKING WITH TRADITION

 

Good morning bloggers! Merry Christmas! It's Saturday so it's time for a new challenge at Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge . As always, it's an "ANYTHING GOES" challenge as long as it's Christmas related, with the optional theme this week of "Any Christmas or New Year card".

The winner is picked randomly each week and Hazel is willing to post the prize anywhere in the world! This week's prize is this: 

 Set of acrylic stamps

I've failed this year in my usual tradition of using the Christmas colouring class from Kit and Clowder for my last card of the year. Just have not found the time to finish it. So I've gone with my favourite reindeer die cut instead, making a simple card using snippets of card I had left over from other projects.

I hope you've all managed to have a good Christmas, it's been different but still good. We have much to be thankful for.

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

JUST MERRY CHRISTMAS

 

Good morning bloggers! It's Saturday so it's time for a new challenge at Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge . As always, it's an "ANYTHING GOES" challenge as long as it's Christmas related, with the optional theme this week of "Include the word "CHRISTMAS"".

The winner is picked randomly each week and Hazel is willing to post the prize anywhere in the world! This week's prize is this: 

Embossing folders by Leonie Pujol

Dream Big and Patterns Rule

I have layered up some lovely foiled paper and a matching topper. I think this was from a set I bought from The Works. I added a little sentiment topper from my stash.

And now it's time to wish you all a very Merry Christmas! Hope everyone manages to enjoy themselves, somehow. Ours will be a quiet day but we will make the most of it!

Hugs

Fiona xx

MERRY MERRY CHRISTMAS

 

Good morning bloggers! It's Saturday so it's time for a new challenge at Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge . As always, it's an "ANYTHING GOES" challenge as long as it's Christmas related, with the optional theme this week of "Include the word "MERRY"".

The winner is picked randomly each week and Hazel is willing to post the prize anywhere in the world! This week's prize is this: 

Tick Tock by Ali Edwards

Technique Tuesday

Acrylic Stamps

I used a few die cuts to make my card, adding a bluey background, and snow flakes with my white paint pen. I used Versamark ink to stamp the sentiment, adding white embossing paper. I also used this on the trees in the foreground for a snowy effect.

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

QUICK AND EASY

 

Good morning bloggers! It's Saturday so it's time for a new challenge at Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge . As always, it's an "ANYTHING GOES" challenge as long as it's Christmas related, with the optional theme this week of "Quick and easy".

The winner is picked randomly each week and Hazel is willing to post the prize anywhere in the world! This week's prize is this: 

Kanban Clear Acrylic Stamps

I have used a pre-printed card and simply added a "Merry Christmas" diecut. Can't get much simpler than that! I wish I could remember where I got these cards from; they came with matching envelopes and are so very pretty!

Even though my grumpy hubby won't allow us to put the decs up yet, I am so ready for the big day! We've kept present buying to one household this year so that has been easy to do, and no stress! I'm all set!

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

HAPPY 100TH SPECIAL LADY

 

Good morning and welcome to December! Where did that year go!

It's a new month so it's new challenge time at Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge . As always, it's an "ANYTHING GOES" challenge but you must use some patterned paper or card. Hazel offers a prize each month and is willing to post anywhere in the world so anyone can enter, and you can enter as many times as you like! 

I have had the pleasure of making this special card for an old customer of mine. I found out by accident that this dear lady was 100 years old! Just had to make her a card. She is possibly the most interesting lady I have ever met. So much knowledge and such interesting tales to tell. Unfortunately, because of the new big C, I couldn't see her but I'm sure she celebrated as well as she could.

I have used more goodies from the HunkyDory kit that just keeps on going!

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

RED ROBIN

 

Good morning bloggers! It's Saturday so it's time for a new challenge at Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge . As always, it's an "ANYTHING GOES" challenge as long as it's Christmas related, with the optional theme this week of "Things with wings".

The winner is picked randomly each week and Hazel is willing to post the prize anywhere in the world! This week's prize is this: 

Lil Inky Designs

Cutie Cat Stamps

I have made a double-folded card, using backing paper from a freebie magazine set. Who doesn't love a robin?! I doodle around the edges with black pen. Simple but I really love this card.

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

SOMETHING BEGINNING WITH R

 

Good morning bloggers! It's Saturday so it's time for a new challenge at Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge . As always, it's an "ANYTHING GOES" challenge as long as it's Christmas related, with the optional theme this week of "Something beginning with "R"".

The winner is picked randomly each week and Hazel is willing to post the prize anywhere in the world! This week's prize is this: 

I have used a set of dies and some snippets of Christmas paper to make my card. The olive green paper is so lovely, it has delicate little glitter dots all over it! I finished the card off with a REINDEER topper from my stash.

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

EMBOSSED CHRISTMAS TREE

 

Good morning bloggers! It's Saturday so it's time for a new challenge at Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge . As always, it's an "ANYTHING GOES" challenge as long as it's Christmas related, with the optional theme this week of "Use some glitter".

The winner is picked randomly each week and Hazel is willing to post the prize anywhere in the world! This week's prize is this: 

Acrylic Stamp Set

I have used another magazine freebie this week. I stamped the tree with Versamark ink and used white embossing powder. I cheated a little with the glitter (it annoys me!) so I used glitter glue to highlight the edge of the circle and the snowflake.

It's my big birthday today...I was hoping to delay it for 12 months in the hope I'd be able to celebrate properly but my family said no! It will be a quiet affair with a big family quiz via Zoom tonight. 

Looking forward to seeing your makes

Stay safe and big hugs.

Fiona xx

BUTTONED SNOWFLAKE

Good morning bloggers! It's Saturday so it's time for a new challenge at Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge . As always, it's an "ANYTHING GOES" challenge as long as it's Christmas related, with the optional theme this week of "Add one or more buttons".

The winner is picked randomly each week and Hazel is willing to post the prize anywhere in the world! This week's prize is this: 

Acrylic Stamp Set

I have made a layered snowflake topper for my card, adding a bright blue button from the huge box my Mum left me. I die cut " Merry Christmas" greeting in matching blue, adding a little gem on the "i".

It's been a strange week at work. We thought it would be a mad rush again as we entered another lock down but it's been quite calm, thankfully. 

Hope everyone is safe, and please remember to check in on family and friends. Your little phone call or message could mean the world!

Hugs

Fiona xx

ON YOUR SPECIAL DAY

 

Good morning and welcome to November! 

It's a new month so it's new challenge time at Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge . As always, it's an "ANYTHING GOES" challenge but you must use some patterned paper or card. Hazel offers a prize each month and is willing to post anywhere in the world so anyone can enter, and you can enter as many times as you like! 

I found another Hunkydory freebie in my huge pile of magazines. It's a beautiful collection, one of those "I really don't want to cut these papers up" types!! I die-cut the backing piece then used toppers from the set. A quick card....can't believe I've had a week off work and it's gone SO fast! My time has been spent clearing my Dad's house, an ongoing task but I'm getting there. 

Hope you are all safe and well. As I type this, we are awaiting an announcement by Boris on possibly going into another full lockdown. I just can't see an end to this madness. 

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

HOLLY AND HOUSE

Good morning bloggers! It's Saturday so it's time for a new challenge at Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge . As always, it's an "ANYTHING GOES" challenge as long as it's Christmas related, with the optional theme this week of "Something beginning with H".

The winner is picked randomly each week and Hazel is willing to post the prize anywhere in the world! This week's prize is this: 

Couture Creations

Stamping, embossing and die cutting set

"Butterly Notes"

I have used backing paper I found in my Christmas box, along with a few dies to make my card.  The very keen eyed among you may notice my little "cheat" here! 

I've had a week off work....but have decided work is far easier! I've spent all week clearing my Dad's house and looking after hubby. He's doing well after his appendectomy, treated him to a walk round town this week....he's so lucky!

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

ALMOST NORTHERN LIGHTS

 

Good morning bloggers! It's Saturday so it's time for a new challenge at Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge . As always, it's an "ANYTHING GOES" challenge as long as it's Christmas related, with the optional theme this week of "Make your own background".

The winner is picked randomly each week and Hazel is willing to post the prize anywhere in the world! This week's prize is this: 

Now, I'm not that creative when it comes to backgrounds so I wimped out a little here. I had a rummage and found some colour block inkpads and just had a play with those. I went for the purple, simply dragging it along the card. I then added a beautiful die dut and some "snow" with my white gel pen. I quite like the finished result...it's kind od Northern Lights!

Looking forward to seeing your makes (and a week off work!).

Hugs

Fiona xx

CLASSY CHRISTMAS

 

Good morning bloggers! It's Saturday so it's time for a new challenge at Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge . As always, it's an "ANYTHING GOES" challenge as long as it's Christmas related, with the optional theme this week of "Add a flower, one or more".

The winner is picked randomly each week and Hazel is willing to post the prize anywhere in the world! This week's prize is this: 

Paper Addicts

"Magic Moments"

6" x 6" Paper Pad

I have used a variety of dies to make my card, cutting the poinsettia from shimmery grey card, just for a change. I think it looks quite classy!

I've had another one of those weeks! Husband with appendicitis, which came on really quickly. He's had the op and is now home recovering. And my Dad's youngest brother passed away this week, after a short illness. Only one uncle left now. 2020 has not been a good year!

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

NORDIC STOCKING

 

Good morning bloggers! It's Saturday so it's time for a new challenge at Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge . As always, it's an "ANYTHING GOES" challenge as long as it's Christmas related, with the optional theme this week of "Include a stocking".

The winner is picked randomly each week and Hazel is willing to post the prize anywhere in the world! This week's prize is this: 

Woodland Cottage

Scenic Stamps

15 Clear stamps

I dusted off my Cricut machine to cut a stocking from Nordic design paper, and also raided my ribbon box! I have some beautiful ribbons, I really should use them more.

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

SEASON'S GREETINGS

 

Good morning bloggers! It's Saturday so it's time for a new challenge at Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge . As always, it's an "ANYTHING GOES" challenge as long as it's Christmas related, with the optional theme this week of "Sentiment as focal point".

The winner is picked randomly each week and Hazel is willing to post the prize anywhere in the world! This week's prize is this: 

Technique Tuesday Clear Stamps

"Daffodils and Dogwood"

I have used a piece of paper from a vintage pack I bought from The Works, a lovely little collection. I used a few dies adding the intricate sentiment last ( I am rubbish with these tricksty die cuts!).

I'm off to enjoy five minutes with my son....he's 23 today but I'll only see him briefly this morning!

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

BEAUTIFUL BIRDHOUSE

 

Good morning and welcome to October! 

It's a new month so it's new challenge time at Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge . As always, it's an "ANYTHING GOES" challenge but you must use some patterned paper or card. Hazel offers a prize each month and is willing to post anywhere in the world so anyone can enter, and you can enter as many times as you like! 

I found another Hunkydory freebie in my huge pile of magazines. It's a beautiful collection, one of those "I really don't want to cut these papers up" types!! All I had to add was a piece of gold mirri card for backing....job done!

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

FOR SOMEONE SPECIAL

 

Good morning bloggers! It's Saturday so it's time for a new challenge at Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge . As always, it's an "ANYTHING GOES" challenge as long as it's Christmas related, with the optional theme this week of "For Someone Special".

The winner is picked randomly each week and Hazel is willing to post the prize anywhere in the world! This week's prize is this: 

Floral Romance Paper Pad

32 sheets

4 x 8 designs

I have used my second favourite reindeer die to make my card, keeping it simple, and as this is for the hubster, I've added a little heart!

I finally got back to work this week, still not 100% but I'm getting there!

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

CHRISTMAS JOY

 

Good morning bloggers! It's Saturday so it's time for a new challenge at Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge . As always, it's an "ANYTHING GOES" challenge as long as it's Christmas related, with the optional theme this week of "Include the word "JOY"".

The winner is picked randomly each week and Hazel is willing to post the prize anywhere in the world! This week's prize is this: 

Purple Paradise Creations

Design Pad

32 sheets

14.5cm x 21 cm

I have used backing paper from my stash together with this gorgeous "JOY" die-cut. Finished off with a few flat backed pearls.

The latest health news....got my test results on Sunday, thankfully negative but I'm only just starting to feel human again. The flu I'v had knocked me for six. Hopefully, I will be well enough to return to work next week. Fingers crossed.

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

TARTAN TREE

 

Good morning bloggers! It's Saturday so it's time for a new challenge at Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge . As always, it's an "ANYTHING GOES" challenge as long as it's Christmas related, with the optional theme this week of "Use some plaid, checked or gingham paper".

The winner is picked randomly each week and Hazel is willing to post the prize anywhere in the world! This week's prize is this: 

Docrafts Papermania
Pocket full of posies
4" x 4" clear stamps
Hanging tag and Sentiment

I have used the last bit of my favourite paper (this was a pack from Lidl) to make my card. I do love a bit of tartan! Added a little sentiment Christmas tree and a few flat-backed pearls to finish off.

I've had a bit of a week! Started feeling poorly on Tuesday, by Wednesday I couldn't get out of bed. Bad cough and bit of a temperature so decided to get tested for Covid-19. The test is just gross, and I'm just sat waiting for results to come through. Anxious!!

Anyway, I'm feeling a little bit better than I was so it's not all bad.

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

CRACKIN CHRISTMAS

 

Good morning bloggers! It's Saturday so it's time for a new challenge at Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge . As always, it's an "ANYTHING GOES" challenge as long as it's Christmas related, with the optional theme this week of "Use some patterned paper".

The winner is picked randomly each week and Hazel is willing to post the prize anywhere in the world! This week's prize is this: 

Dovecraft

"The Magic of Christmas"

Stamp set

I've had a bit of a crafty clearout this week. Nothing gone to waste though as I've got a friend who works on a Dementia Unit and she has all my "leftovers" to make things with the patients in her care.

I found a magazine I hadn't even opened (shameful!) and it contained a Nutcracker freebie set. So that's what I've used for my card. I embossed a piece of gold mirri card as my backing, and used papers and toppers from the set.

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

FLORAL HELLO

 

Good morning and welcome to September! 

It's a new month so it's new challenge time at Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge . As always, it's an "ANYTHING GOES" challenge but you must use some patterned paper or card. Hazel offers a prize each month and is willing to post anywhere in the world so anyone can enter, and you can enter as many times as you like! The prize this month is this:

Bo Bunny
36 sheets of
Butterfly Kisses Collection
and
Bo Bunny butterfly kisses buttons

For my card, I have used up some scraps of paper, cutting each one with a die and layering them up. I added a simple "Hello" sentiment.

Can't believe that's another month gone. It's been a crappy year. I am so in need of something nice to happen. I'm 50 in a couple of months but I think I'm going to postpone my birthday for another year. Staying 49!!!

Looking forward to seeing you makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

SPARKLING SNOWFLAKES

 

Good morning bloggers! It's Saturday so it's time for a new challenge at Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge . As always, it's an "ANYTHING GOES" challenge as long as it's Christmas related, with the optional theme this week of "Something beginning with S".

The winner is picked randomly each week and Hazel is willing to post the prize anywhere in the world! This week's prize is this: 

Pretty Pastels Creations Paper Pad

32 sheets (4x8 designs)

I have been AWOL for a couple of weeks. During the thunderstorms, a huge bolt of lightning hit somewhere really close to us (still trying to discover exactly where); I love a storm but when the house shook, even I was scared! Anyway, no major damage except it blew our router. No internet for over a week, that taught the young uns' a lesson!

Back up and running now though. My card is another simple one. I cut some snowflakes from glittery card and and attached them to black squares. These are stuck onto white card with foam pads, adding a little sentiment to finish it off.

Looking forward to seeing you makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

CHRISTMAS VELLUM WINDOW

 

                                        

Good morning bloggers! It's Saturday so it's time for a new challenge at Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge . As always, it's an "ANYTHING GOES" challenge as long as it's Christmas related, with the optional theme this week of "NO stamp or digital image".

The winner is picked randomly each week and Hazel is willing to post the prize anywhere in the world! This week's prize is this: 

Crafter's Companion

"Floral Fantasy"

Bouquet Borders 3D Embossing Folder

I have finally got round to using some of the vellum from the huge book of papers I bought from Lidl. I cut out a frame and stuck the vellum on the back. Then adhered this to my card with 3d foam pads, giving it a little lift. Finished off with a holly sprig.

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

WINTER WISHES

Good morning bloggers! It's Saturday so it's time for a new challenge at Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge . As always, it's an "ANYTHING GOES" challenge as long as it's Christmas related, with the optional theme this week of "Feature a reindeer".

The winner is picked randomly each week and Hazel is willing to post the prize anywhere in the world! This week's prize is this: 

Crafter's Companion

Gemini Edge-ables Die

"Good Luck"

5.8" x 2.2"

I have made a simple card using a beautiful reindeer die, with backing paper from a magazine freebie pack.

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

BEE HAPPY

                                          

Good morning and welcome to August! 

It's a new month so it's new challenge time at Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge . As always, it's an "ANYTHING GOES" challenge but you must use some patterned paper or card. Hazel offers a prize each month and is willing to post anywhere in the world so anyone can enter, and you can enter as many times as you like! The prize this month is this:

Crafter's Companion
Signature collection by Sara Davies
Little Angel 6 x 6 paper pad

I have used a magazine freebie to make my card. I used a stitched edge die to cut the backing paper and black card background. The "Bee Happy" stamp and Bee die were part of the set, finished off with some twine. I really love this set but it is sadly all used up now.

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

TWINEY CHRISTMAS

Good morning bloggers! It's Saturday so it's time for a new challenge at Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge . As always, it's an "ANYTHING GOES" challenge as long as it's Christmas related, with the optional theme this week of "Use some twine or ribbon".

The winner is picked randomly each week and Hazel is willing to post the prize anywhere in the world! This week's prize is this: 

                                                          

                                               Wallace and Gromit Co-ordinating Stamp Set

I have used a piece of snowflake printed paper together with a few dies, and my absolute favourite twine!

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

PEACE DOVE

Good morning bloggers! It's Saturday so it's time for a new challenge at Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge . As always, it's an "ANYTHING GOES" challenge as long as it's Christmas related, with the optional theme this week of "Use a die cut or punchie".

The winner is picked randomly each week and Hazel is willing to post the prize anywhere in the world! This week's prize is this: 

Bo Bunny

"Christmas in the Village Collection"

6" x 6" paper pack

I have used a sheet of backing paper, cut into snippets, and a simple dove die cut, finished off with a little doodling around the edges of the paper with white gel pen.

Looking forward to seeing your makes.
Hugs

Fiona xx