MERRY CHRISTMAS

 

Good morning bloggers! It's CHRISTMAS and 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:

Make & Create

Pretty Pastels Paper Stack

6" x 6" 30 sheets

As is my tradition, I have done a Kit and Clowder colouring project for my card today. This is penguin coloured with Prisma pencils on Kraft card. Love this little fella!

Hope you all have a lovely Christmas, and a safe one!

Hugs

Fiona xx

LATE MERRY CHRISTMAS

 

Good afternoon bloggers! It's Sunday and I'm so late with this post! So sorry, Hazel!

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 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:

Mix & Max

"Floral Elegance"

6" x 6" paper pack

I have a basic Christmas tree die and cut five pieces in coordinating papers, stuck them onto a base card, trimmed the overhang, and added a Merry Christmas" sentiment.

I've just finished all my Christmas baking. I've made Christmas Cornish Fairings, Chocolate Chip Shortbread, Ginger Shortbread and a huge Bailey's Cheesecake. 

I've just got a few cards to right and presents to wrap, then I'm done! Got a full week at work but I love this time of year, it's so busy but it's fun!

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

QUICK AND EASY 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 "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:

Acrylic Stamp Set

Most of my cards are quick and easy but there's not much easier than this one. A simple square of backing paper, fancy cut in half. This is stuck to the base card and a simple greeting stamped in the middle....thus making two cards from one 6" piece of paper. I've added a wooden snowflake too.

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

THINGS WITH WINGS

 

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:

Set of Acrylic Stamps

I have used my my cute penguin dies to make my card. I love these little guys! I've used snippets of paper that I had left from another card to make the background, and even used the dots from the oval shape for a snowy effect....waste not, want not!

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SISTER

 

Good morning!

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! This month's prize is this:

Mix & Match

"Floral Elegance"

Paper pack

6" x 6" 30 sheets

I've been using up snippets of paper to make a few cards. This was made from a few off cuts....it's economical using all those little scraps up! 

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

R FOR REINDEER

 

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 THE LETTER 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:

Set of Acrylic Stamps

I have used some tartan backing paper together with a few diecuts for my card. My R is for REINDEER!

Next week we will be in December! Who's ready for Christmas?

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona x

GLITTERY STARS

 

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:

I have made a card using my star dies, cutting different sizes from different card and paper and layering it up. I've added glitter to the two white stars (I might learn to love glitter one day!) and added a "Merry Christmas" sentiment die.

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

HO HO HO BUTTONS

 

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 BUTTON OR TWO 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:

Make and Create

The Night Before Christmas

30 sheets 10 designs

I have used a piece of backing paper which I found in my stash (I think it's Hunkydory) which has a kind of patchworky look, and I've added die cut H's and big red buttons that I found in my Mum's button box (they must be over fifty years old!).

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

HOLLY JOLLY 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 "something begininng 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:

Make and Create

"Vintage Christmas"

30 sheets 3 x 10 designs

I have made a shaped card for a change! I've used holly print backing paper and a few die cuts, deciding to leave the holly leaves white for a chnage.

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

 

Good morning!

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! This month's prize is this:

Make and Create

"Vintage Love" Paper Pad

30 sheets 3 x 10 designs

I'm feel honoured to know a man who has just celebrated his 100th birthday! One of my customers, who I've known for over thirty years, a true gent. He's gentle, kind, has a brilliant sense of humour, and he still lives at home! Just fantastic!

I made the card using a piece of patterned paper, cutting out the 100 and adding a matching strip at the bottom. He loved the card and thought it so special, he placed it on his mantle piece next to the one from the Queen! Bless him.

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE 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 "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:

 Make and Create

"Soft Colours"

Design Pad 30 sheets 3 x 10 designs

I made my background using my Copics, colouring stripes across a piece of card, saturating it well, then splattering it with alcohol to disperse the colour. I've used a couple of dies, and added little gems.

It's a drab morning here, pouring with rain, which I don't mind at all but wish it was a little brighter!

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

SILENT NIGHT

 

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 flower".

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:

Make and Create

"Magical Christmas" design pad

30 sheets, 10 designs

I have used backing paper from Michele R Designs together with a few die cuts, in gold shimmery card.

I've had such a busy week, feels like the world has gone mad! Hope you are all keeping well out there.

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

SANTA STOP HERE

 

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:

Make and Create Stencils

Set of three stencils

6" x 6"

I have had my die cutters out for this card and I thought I'd mix it up a bit. "Santa Stop Here" sign is traditionally put outside your house but why not on your stocking and hang it out of your window? For those that live in mobile homes perhaps?! Haha!

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

SENTIMENTAL 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 a sentiment as the 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:

Make and Create

"The Night Before Christmas"

30 sheets * 10 designs

I have been stamping and embossing again. I've used a sentiment Christmas tree stamp and embossed in gold, adding some flat backed pearls to finish off.

It's been a strange week, slowly building up to my baby girl's 18th birthday which is today, but a sad day yesterday as my sister's father-in-law passed away. He was such a gentle gentleman, and 94 years young. Good innings. RIP Michael, enjoy your pint up there!

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:

Make and Create

Set of three stencils

6" x 6"

I have used off-cuts from a card I made earlier this year, my "Someone Special" is a childhood "Aunty". She's had a very rough year and we're very lucky she's still around!

Looking orward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SON

 

Good morning!

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! This month's prize is this:

Make and Create Paper Pad

"Dreamy Jungle"

30 sheets

I've made a simple card for my SON!!! He's 24 soon, can't quite believe it! I've used strips of black and white patterned paper, adding a "Happy Birthday" stamp, and SON cut from black card. I really hope he has a nice day. I've bought him a few books to add to his Kings and Queens collection, he has a huge love of history. I couldn't quite bring myself to buy the "Elixabeth I" one.....that was £84!!!! For a book!!! I'll have to try and get a second hand copy of that one!

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona x

PEACE AND 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:

Make and Create

"Soft Colours"Design Pad

30 sheets

I've had a horrible week which has left me feeling so sad. No one has died but still so sad. Hence, late post. I'm so sorry.

I've had the stamps out again for my card today. The image and sentiment have been stamped onto some backing paper and heat embossed, adding a few pearl drops here and there.

Looking forward to seeing your makes (and to happier times!)

Hugs

Fiona xx

PLAID DEER

 

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 check, plaid or gingham".

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

"Butterfly Kisses"

Layered chipboard

I have used my last little scraps of this lovely plaid paper, together with a fews dies, and finished off with a simple sentiment.

I've had a very busy week at work, so glad I've got the weekend off!

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

CHRISTMAS BAUBLES

 

Good morning bloggers! I'm a  bit late posting this. So sorry to all! 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:

Crafter's Companion Metal Die

I have used a sheet of patterned paper which I've cut with a curved die, adding an embossed sentiment.

The reason I am late is good old Covid! I tested positive and although I've not been too poorly (backache and nausea were the worst symptoms), it's completely thrown me out of kilter. There was so much confusion with the Covid app, and Test and Trace and emails, all telling me different times to isolate. I was finally allowed back to work last Friday, thank goodness!

Normal service has now been resumed!

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

MORE 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:

Leonie Pujol Embossing Folder

"Scribbley Wishes"

I've used the same backing paper I used on last weeks card, along with some die cuts and a piece of snowflake ribbon. Aded and embossed sentiment to the corner. I love these colours together!

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

THINKING OF YOU

 

Good morning!

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! This month's prize is this:

Make and Create

"Soft Colours" Design Pad

30 sheets

I have made a floral card using a few dies and some beautiful floral paper. I cut the sentiment twice, once in floral and again in solid green, layering them up to give a shadowed effect.

I'm feeling rough. I thought we had got through our little Covid nightmare but I've just done another lateral flow test and there's a feint line so it's a PCR test for me, and no work! I'm so fed up!

Looking forward to seeing you makes.

Hugs

Fiona x

EMBOSSED 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 "Use embossing, wet or dry".

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:

Make and Create

"Moonlight Magic"

Paper Pack

30 sheets 10 designs

I've made a card using backing paper from a freebie magazine kit, onto which I've layered a circle cut from snowflake embossed card, adding a sentiment cut from the same backing paper.

I've had a bit of a week. My son tested positive for Covid last Sunday after visiting his girlfriend in London. We put him in prison (his room) and cleaned and cleaned and cleaned. 

On Tuesday, I became ill, husband followed suit on Wednesday. Both of us tested negative. On Thursday, we all tested again, ALL negative. Son's girlfriend, negative. Her brother who travelled with my son, also negative. Symptoms have been similar to a minor cold but with very bad aches and pains, especially back pain.

Feeling a bit better today but we're still awaiting my son's PCR test results, should've had them yesterday :-(

Onwards and upwards we go!

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

AURORA WOODS

 

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 a lady or a girl".

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:

Hobbycraft Merry Christmas Tree

Clear Stamp

I have used another colouring I did in a Kit and Clowder class. The image is called "Aurora Woods" and is from Ching-Chou Kuik. You can find it here. I colured her in with Coics and added white gel pen for the snowy effect.

I've simply layered the image up on some backing paper rom Michele R Designs (it's beautiful soft snowflake print but you can really see that in the photo!).

I've had a wonderful week, managed to get tickets for TWO Foo Fighters concerts next year! So happy!!

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

CUTE CHRISTMAS ROBINS

 

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:

Hobbycraft Clear Stamp

Xmas21

I have used a freebie HunkyDory kit to make my card, a beautiful kit I'd forgotten I had!

I have a week off work now so hoping to get a lot of crafting done and in between, keep my daughter busy...her boyfriend has gone on holiday for two weeks so she's a bit forlorn!

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

CHRISTMAS PENGUINS

 

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 penguin".

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:

Hobbycraft

Merry Christmas Tree

Clear Stamp

I have used a colouring for my card this week, just for a change. This was a Kit and Clowder colouring class rom a while ago, and teacher, Alyce, challenged me to colour a black tree instead of the traditional green. Love how this one turned out. 

Looking forward to seeing your makes.
Hugs

Fiona xx