HAPPY NEW YEAR AND GOOD-BYE

 

Hello 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 "ANY CHRISTMAS OR NEW YEAR CREATION".

I've made a new year card, which is unusual for me, but I do have someone in mind for this card. I've used toppers from a freebie kit to make a quite simple card.

As most of you know, this will be the last challenge for Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas challenge, as Hazel has decided to take a break. It's been an honour being part of this blog for so long, and I'm really going to miss it. Thank you to everyone who has supported the blog over the years!

Hugs

Fiona xx

MERRY CHRISTMAS

 

Hello 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".

I have made a simple card this week, using pretty backing paper and a "Merry Christmas" die cut. 

We've decorated our house now so well in to the spirit! Just wish work was over but alas, it looks like I'll be doing six days this week!

Looking forward to seeing your makes.
Hugs

Fiona x

CHRISTMAS ANGEL AND SAD NEWS

 

Hello 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".

I intended to use my cute penguin dies to make my card this week but as per usual, I couldn't find them, and, as per usual, I found a die I'd forgotten about. So the angel card was made! I used snowflake backing paper layered on gold mirri card and cut the sentiment from gold mirri too, simple but sophisticated.

Now for some sad news from our leader, Hazel:

Having run this Christmas challenge blog for twelve years, I've been thinking it's time for a break .... this isn't an easy or quick decision, but one that has been on my mind for some time and recent family situations and life in general has made me realise that this is the right decision. I've been through difficult times during those twelve years and have never missed a challenge. So the challenge on 31 December will be the last one.

I've been so grateful for all those who have been on the design team over the years, including, of course, the present ones - also for the many sponsors who were so generous. So many have shared their inspirational designs and so many wonderful crafters have entered the challenges to share theirs.

Of course I am saddened by this but I totally understand. Hazel has worked tirelessly to keep two excellent blogs going but it's time for her to have a rest! I do plan on carrying on cardmaking, I have to....I have to much stuff to use up!

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

HAPPY HEART AND SAD NEWS

 

Good morning! It's a new month which means it's new challenge time at Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge. The theme, as always, is "ANYTHING GOES". We simply require you to use some patterned paper or card. Time to use that stash!

I have made an anniversary card for my neighbours, who have just celebrated 52 years together. That is some achievement!

I used a sheet of patterned paper, cutting about seven scalloped heart shapes. These were then folded in half and I glued them back to back, creating a 3-d effect. The back is the same patterned paper layered onto red card, and I printed the sentiment on my PC.

Now, the sad news. Here is an announcement from our leader, Hazel:

Having run the Patterned Paper blog for eight years, I've been thinking it's time for a break .... this isn't an easy or quick decision, but one that has been on my mind for some time and recent family situations and life in general has made me realise that this is the right decision. I've been through difficult times during those eight years and have never missed a challenge. So the December challenge will be the last one,

I've been so grateful for all those who have been on the design team over the years, including, of course, the present ones. So many have shared their inspirational designs and so many wonderful crafters have entered the challenges to share theirs.

Of course I am saddened by this but I totally understand. Hazel has worked tirelessly to keep two excellent blogs going but it's time for her to have a rest! I do plan on carrying on cardmaking, I have to....I have to much stuff to use up!

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

SNOWFLAKE REINDEER

 

Hello 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".

I have used one of my favourite dies to make my card this week. I love this reindeer because it's so simple and pretty, and you can used the cut out snowflakes to embellish! 

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

GLITTERY PINK CHRISTMAS TREE

 

Hello 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".

Well, I made a major booboo this week. I always struggle taking good photos of my cards so as my daughter had been bragging about how brilliant her new phone is, I thought I'd enlist her help, completely forgetting this card is for her. Oh well, she'd have forgotten by Christmas!

I diecut a piece of pink snowflake backing paper and layered it up on pink card, adding a sentiment Christmas tree cut from glittered card, I've embellised the card with glittered snowflakes, perfect for my sparkly (not so little) girl...she's 19 and still loves pink!

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

MELTING SNOWMAN

 

Hello 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,One, two or more".

I have made the brilliant melting snowman card this week, circles of white card with inked edges, layered up with 3D foam pads. I've embellished my little melty boy with ribbon (for a scarf), googly eyes, and BUTTONS, adding a matching strip of ribbon atthe bottom of the card.

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

CHRISTMAS HOLLY WREATH

 

Hello 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 SOMETHING BEGINNING WITH H".

I have used a few dies to make my card this week, a simple holly wreath which I've embellished with flat backed pearls, on a layered background.

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

HAPPY 101ST BIRTHDAY

 

Good morning! It's a new month which means it's new challenge time at Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge. The theme, as always, is "ANYTHING GOES". We simply require you to use some patterned paper or card. Time to use that stash!

I had the great privilage of making a card for a gentleman who was 100 last year, and he's still with us! So I made him a card to celebrate his 101st birthday. I had to make the numbers and wording quite large as his eyesight is not so good. I cut numbers from a snippet of the backing paper I used and stamped "Happy Birthday" with the biggest stamp I have.

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

PLAYING WITH INKS

 

Hello 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".

I had a play with my distress inks to make my background. I made a little spray mixture and also used a dropper to make blobs of ink, which I then splayed out with a cocktail stick. I cut out some stars, adding Diamond Dust to the top layer of these. Love how this card turned out.

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

SWIRLY CHRISTMAS TREE

 

Hello 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".

I actually had a full day off work yesterday and it was really lovely! I spent time with my daughter ( she's mad as a box of frogs but I love her so much)....and I caught up with my card-making. Perfect.

I had to drag my old Cricut machine out this week so while it was all set up I cut a few different shapes, this swirly tree was one of them. I've teamed it up with holly print backing paper and a beautiful poinsetia flower.

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

THE NIGHTMARE CHRISTMAS STOCKING

 

Hello 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".

Well, I had a right game this week. For once, I knew exactly what card I wanted to make, with a beautiful, intricate stocking die, so I set about making it. Got my Big Shot out of my cupboard and looking through my file of Christmas dies...I'm not the most organised of people but I knew it was there somewhere. IT WASN'T! I searched everywhere and it was nowhere to be seen. So plan B, I handcut a stocking from red and white card, adding faux snow to the white bits. I cut a strip of snowlake backing paper and put the card together, embellishing with wooden snowflakes. It's okay but not as pretty as the die. I put all my things away, looked at my table and there it was. My missing die had been hiding under my Big Shot! 

To make matters worse, when I tried to do my blog post, my PC decided it wasn't going to play. Got it sorted now (damn Windows updates!)....and here we are. Better late than never.

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

SENTIMENTAL CHRISTMAS

 

Hello 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".

I have used a "Merry Christmas" bauble sentiment die cut on some bauble backing paper, finished off with a felt holly sprig.

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

FOR SOMEONE SPECIAL AT CHRISTMAS

 

Hello 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".

Every year, I make a card for my very special neighbours, using one of my colourings from Kit and Clowder classes. I dread letting my colourings go, but I know this will be in safe hands...my neighbour keeps them all!

Looking forward to seeing your makes.
Hugs

Fiona x

SPARKLING BUTTERFLY

 

Good morning! It's a new month which means it's new challenge time at Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge. The theme, as always, is "ANYTHING GOES". We simply require you to use some patterned paper or card. Time to use that stash!

I have used a Hunkydory kit I found in my stash, adding silver ribbon and gems to give the card a little sparkle. I have made this card in a similar design to last month's card, as they are for twins!

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona x

CHISTMAS JOY

 

Hello 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".

I have used backing paper from a freebie magazine kit together with a "Joy" diecut, and a couple of holly sprigs, all cut from Kraft card. Then embellished with a few pearl "berries".

Looking forward to seeing yourmakes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

SNOWY TARTAN REINDEER

 

Hello 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".

I have raided my ribbon box for my card this week. I found some lovely tartan ribbon which has a slight gold shimmer running through it. I've teamed this with a die cut reindeer scene and added some faux snow to make it extra Christmassy!

Looking forward to seeing your makes. 

Hugs

Fionaxx

SNOWY SCENE

 

Hello 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".

I have used backing paper which is a wonderful snowy house scene, and simply added a die cut sentiment along the bottom (this one looks so much better in real life!). I've added some Stickles to the snowy rooftops too.

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

SNOWFLAKES ALL AROUND

 

Hello 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".

I have continued to find long forgotten treasures in my stash. This is more of the gorgeous paper pack I found last week, layered up on red card. I've stamped and embossed the sentiment, and finished the card off with a few snowflake stickers.

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

PRETTY PINK BUTTERFLY

 

Good morning! It's a new month which means it's new challenge time at Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge. The theme, as always, is "ANYTHING GOES". We simply require you to use some patterned paper or card. Time to use that stash!

I have used a Hunkydory kit I found in my stash, adding silver ribbon and gems to give the card a little sparkle.

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona x

EMBOSSED SNOWFLAKES

 

Hello 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"EMBOSSING, WET OR DRY."

I've had a little tidy up of my craft room this week....obviously finding things I'd forgotten about. This backing paper is from a complete pad I found tucked away. I die cut a stitched square of it, layering up an embossed snowflake circle, and a sentiment cut from red card.

Looking forward to seeing your makes (but not looking forward to going back to work after two weeks off!).

Hugs

Fiona xx

STYLISH CHRISTMAS

 

Hello 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".

I don't have many girly girl friends but I do have ONE very girly one, and this card will be for her. I have used paper, topper and sentiment from Hunky Dory....I may add a bit more sparkle arrange the outside. She loves sparkle!

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

NO STAMPS

 

Hello 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 STAMPED OR DIGITAL IMAGE".

I have used some papers from a freebie magazine collection, simply layered up and added a wooden snowflake.

I am dog sitting this week. We have welcomed the lovely Marley, and English Bulldog, to our home. She is so cute but a little bonkers!

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona x

CHEEKY PERCY

 

Hello 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".

I missed you all last week. Work is a nightmare at the moment, and no signs of getting any better for a while. Since when did part time turn into 40 hour+ weeks?! Good job I love my job!

Anyway, I had a little time spare to make my card this week. I've used an embossing folder and an icicle die cut  to make this card. The backing paper is from a wad of Christmas papers I found whilst I was looking for something else, as you do! I've added a cute little penguin which I think is fromWhimsy stamps, coloured in with Copics. Cheeky little chap!

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

GARDENING GIRL

 

Good morning! It's a new month which means it's new challenge time at Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge. The theme, as always, is "ANYTHING GOES". We simply require you to use some patterned paper or card. Time to use that stash!

I had a little rummage through my papers today, and came across a collection I'd forgotten about, as you do. I love this collection of papers, gardening themed so ideal for a special gardening friend. I have used a Kraft card base and cut four rectangles from the papers. I used a black fine liner to add faux stitching and completed the card with a wooden frame featuring the "Thank you" stamped sentiment.

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

CHRISTMAS GIFTS

 

Hello 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 RIBBON OR TWINE".

I have so much pretty Christmas ribbon, it was difficult to choose what to use. I decided on this snowflake design, cutting out squares of coordinating papers to make a gift tower.

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

SNOWY SCENE

 

Hello 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".

I had a minor disaster this week....my Big Shot, which has been my faithful friend for many a year, finally gave up the ghost! So I was a bit stuck for die cuts to make my card this week. I found a pre-cut frame in my cupboard so thought I'd use that. I stamped a pretty snowy tree image and sentiment onto black card and heat embossed these with white powder. I then stuck on the die cut frame, and added a few snowflake punchies. The black card was then ounted onto a white base card. Quite classy!

And I've treated myself to a new Big Shot, which should arrive soon!

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

CHEAT'S CHRISTMAS

 

Hello 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 RED".

A very simple card from me this week, as I've not been feeling too well. 

I've used a strip of paper, stuck to matchig backing paper, and a little cheat....used a gift tag as the topper!

Looking forward to seeing your males.

Hugs

Fiona xx

KRAFTY SNOWFLAKE

 

Hello 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 MAN OR A BOY".

I have used a piece of double sided patterned paper, cutting in and folding back the corners on one side. I have added a die cut snowflake, adding a twine bow and little peel off sentiment.

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

SPARKLY PINK BIG 5 O!

 

Good morning! It's a new month which means it's new challenge time at Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge. The theme, as always, is "ANYTHING GOES". We simply require you to use some patterned paper or card. Time to use that stash!

It's another special card this week. My friend is 50 today! I have made this card using strips of patterned paper, adding die cut words and numbers, and a few sparkly stars to finish the card off. She's off out for a curry with her Mum and Dad tonight, Mum is wearing white! Why? Why would you do that?! Haha!

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

WASHI CHRISTMAS

 

Hello 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 WASHI TAPE".

I have used a Kraft card as my base, sticking strips of Washi tape across it. I then stuck the tape to a scrap of card and cut out a circle, and cut another circle from Kraft card, stuck these together to make my bauble. I used a little sentiment to finish the card off.

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

SILVER AND PURPLE SNOWFLAKES

 

Hello 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 SNOWFLAKE, ONE OR MORE".

I have used a piece of backing paper I found in my stash. It's printed nad embossed with snowflakes, so pretty. I cut two squares of that, halving one, and two squares of plain pruple paper, layering them up down obe side of my card. I then added a couple of white wooden snowflakes, and added a simple sentiment.

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

WINTER FUN

 

Hello 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 "WINTER FUN".

I have used a freebie kit again this week, cutting strips of backing paper and adding a snowglobe topper. I love this image, especially the little doggy!

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

GOLD N BROWN

 

Hello 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 NON-TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS COLOURS".

I have used a brown and gold combination for my card today. I think the backing paper was given to me by a friend and I've layered it onto gold mirri card. The gold "ribbon" was some I found in my Mum's sewing basket, and I added a layered start to finish the card off.

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

SUSPENDED FLORALS

 

Good morning! It's a new month which means it's new challenge time at Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge. The theme, as always, is "ANYTHING GOES". We simply require you to use some patterned paper or card. Time to use that stash!

I have used a freebie kit for my card today. I decided to have a go at a "suspended" card. I'm going to admit I struggled with it a bit but so glad I persevered. Only to be disappointed with myself for not lining up the suspended circle properly. However, I've landed lucky, because mt neighbour loves the card and she needed one for her daughter's 50th birthday next month, so I'm going to cover up my little mistake with a big 50!.

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

SHOOTING STARS

 

Hello 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 SILVER".

I have used a star die cut and some gorgeous silver star printed paper to make my card today. It's simple but stunning!

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs 

Fiona xx

ELEGANT CHRISTMAS TREE

 

Hello 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 TREE OR TWO OR MORE".

I have used christmas tree print backing paper layered onto gold mirri card, adding a tree die cut from gold mirri too. It looks quite dark in the photo, in real life it's very elegant!

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona x

CHRISTMAS CANDY

 

Hello 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 "CANDY CANES".

I have used a candy cane die cut, on a white circle, which has been layered onto a piece of Christmassy backing paper. I think this paper is from a huge pack I got from Lidl.

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

DING DONG BELLS

 

Hello 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 BELL OR BELLS". 

I have used a sheet of backing paper to make two layered panels, adding a beautiful bell die cut, which I've added Stickles to.

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

IN THE BLUE BIRDHOUSE

 

Good morning! It's a new month which means it's new challenge time at Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge. The theme, as always, is "ANYTHING GOES". We simply require you to use some patterned paper or card. Time to use that stash!

I have used a freebie kit for my card today, such beautiful papers, didn't want to cut them up! 

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

CHRISTMAS BALLERINA

 

Hello 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 CHILD". 

I have used a freebie magazine kit for my card today. The stage scene is one piece of backing paper, to which I've added a couple of toppers. Ideal card for a ballerina girl at Christmas!

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

SNOWY DAYS

 

Hello 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 SNOWMAN, SNOWWOMAN OR SNOW FAMILY!". 

I used a selection of stamps for my card today. The eagle-eyed among you will notice the bushes are just various heights of the tree stamp. I coloured my little snowman in with Prisma pencils, and heat embossed the snowflakes. I then added a few random snow dots with a white pen.

Looking forward to seeing your makes.
Hugs

Fiona xx

CHRISTMAS CHURCH

 

Hello 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 HOUSE OR A BUILDING". 

I have used a selection of dies to make my card this week. I found a piece of backing paper in my stash fro long ago which fit my theme perfectly.

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona  xx

SURPRISE STAR

 

Hello 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 STAR". 

I had an idea in my head for my card this week, however, when I opened my big craft cupboard doors, a little star was just sat there looking at me. So new idea developed.  I used a few stamps from different sets, heat embossing them in gold, and adding the layered star. I love how this one turned out.

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

SILENT NIGHT

 

Hello 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 "INSPIRED BY A CHRISTMAS SONG OR A CAROL".

I have used a piece of backing paper from a freebie magazine kit which I found whilst looking for something else. I traditionally use a specific paper set for this theme as that was what I used for one of the first cards I made for Hazel's challenge, many moons ago, and I won! Anyway, breaking with tradition this time, as I love this paper. I used a couple of dies and some snowflake ribbon (had a good rummage in my ribbon box....so much lovliness, I need to use them more often!), and finished of with "Silent Night" sentiment die cut.

Looking forward to seeing you makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

FAIRIES AND ROSES

 

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. Time to use up your stash!

I have used papers and toppers from a freebie magazine kit to make my card today. Fairies and roses, perfect for my niece!

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

PEAS ON EARTH

 

Hello 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 FUNNY".

For my card this week, I printed out a simplified picture of the earth used the "holes" from the background die cut to make the peas!. 

Looking forward to seeing you makes.

Hugs 

Fiona xx

SNOWY DAYS

 

Hello 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 PATTERNED PAPER".

I have used a  little snowy scene stamp, stamping onto backing aper with Versamark ink, and heat embossing with white powder, doing the same with the sentiment stamp. This was then matted and layered on to a white base card. Love the simplicity of this one.

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx

FATHER CHRISTMAS HAS A TREE TOO!

 

Hello 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 "FATHER CHRISTMAS".

I have used a topper and backing paper from a freebie magazine kit to make my card today. I do love this Santa, love the tree more as it reminds me of the one we had when I was a child.

Looking forward to seeing your makes.
Hugs

Fiona xx

SHABBY ANGEL

 

Hello 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 "VINTAGE OR SHABBY CHIC".

I've made an attempt at shabby chic. The card I actually wanted to make fell by the wayside as I needed my printer. Obviously my printer ran out of ink, no problem, I had new cartridges, but then I very stupidly pulled the chip off the cartridge! What a waste! So this was a quick thinking card. I had a rummage through my ribbons and lace and found this pompom trim and the snowflake ribbon. I put this together with a couple of stamps, stamped in Versamark ink and embossed with white powder. Finished the card off with a wooden snowflake and twill bow. I hope it's shabby enough!

Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Hugs

Fiona xx