Thursday 27 December 2012

Our last challenge for the year at MDUC (sorry its late)


 

eeek silly logger, I thought my post was scheduled but just realised it had not gone live. I guess now I have realised it is 4 days late I will update what I had written :-)

Well by now we should have all had Christmas and recovering. I hope your Christmas celebrations where wonderful and that you were all spoilt rotten....I know I was! My husband worked Christmas morning so it was very weird for the kids and I to wake up without him here. The kids were so good and had actually decided that they wanted to wait for Michael  to get home from work before they opened their presents which truly melted my heart as they did not want him to miss out on the fun. They have become very good with this and also choose on their birthdays to wait to after school when he is home to open birthday presents. Of course we always give them something small to open in the morning. So I can say that I was very proud of my children. 

Now it's time to relax for a few weeks as I am on holidays and the kids are on holidays so lots of relaxing mornings coming our way!

This week it is our last challenge at MDUC for the year and it will be remaining open until the 12th January as we are all taking a break. To make it nice and easy for you we have gone with the anything goes theme..I have seen already this has attracted a lot of entries! Our gorgeous teamie Janiel has donated so rubber as a prize so be sure to stop by the MDUC blog and check it out and the beautiful work o display.

My card is very simple as I just find crafting at this time of the year to be a challenge as I want to be outside enjoying the elements and then by the time I come inside I am just too tiered to craft. Having said that this morning I am going to finish a card I started a few days ago. Anyhow enough waffling here is my card:



So I look forward to seeing all your work and  catching you all in blogland next year. 

Until next time xoxo

Saturday 15 December 2012

MiC Christmas Advent &your chance to win the goodies I have used

You may remember me posting a couple weeks ago about the MiC Christmas Advent that Zoe has going at the moment and that I was lucky enough to be asked to join the the fun...

Today  it is my turn. Just to refresh your memory here is the details again...........

There's only 24 days til Christmas!
The MiC gang and our Special Guests thought it would be fun to have a 'grown up' advent calendar as we count down the days til Christmas full of inspiration just for us creative minds!
Each day a sneak peek will be revealed on the MiC store blog with a link for you to follow "to open the door".
All you have to do is stop by the store blog each day to open the next door!
PLUS Zoe has Christmas Candy full of lots of crafty goodies that you don't want to miss out on!
AND THERE'S MORE GIFTS

But what's even more exciting is that you will have a chance to win the Make it Crafty goodies that I have played with today!!
By leaving a comment on this post you could win
Chantelle at the races stamp
Flower swirl frame chipboard pack (oh my how I  LOVE these)
Ornate Corner's chippies (these just add a touch of class to your projects)

How cool is that and how easy is it for your to win these goodies yourself.

The comments will stay open until the 31st of December and the winners will be announced in the New Year on the MiC store blog. You can join us for all 24 days - giving you 24 chances to win some MiC goodies! If you join us late, simply go back to the start and catch up!
This is what I have created with my MiC goodies!


I had so much fun colouring up Chantelle...I really wanted to put her in a little black dress but realised halfway through  it is hard to get good folds in the dress using the grey copics but I did not want to give up so I kept going.
 I have to say I am happy with the end result even if she looks a little sassy, lol!

I coloured my frame using my water colour crayons and aqua brush. 

Don't forget to leave a comment below before December 31st and stop by the Make it Crafty Store blog to 'open the door' to 24 other inspirational projects!
Thank you so much for joining us and we wish you and your loved ones a wonderful loving Christmas.

So that is it from me today. Thank you for joining me today...I will announce the winner in January 

Until next time xoxoxo

Sunday 2 December 2012

It's sketch time at Magnolia Down Under Challenges

Good morning all....I am slightly late with my post today but have been enjoying a very quiet morning. My husband has been away since Friday on his annual golf trip and last night Robbie went to his very first sleep over party. So this morning it has been just me and Lizzie and it has been peaceful!

So this week at Magnolia Down Under Challenges we have a sketch challenge for you.


Its a great sketch hey and very versatile. 

Here is my card:


I decided to go non traditional Christmas colours this time and have to say had fun with the blues not a normal colour for me.

So there it is I am looking forward to seeing your creations. 

Be sure to pop by the MDUC blog and see what surprise we have on offer and also to check out the other mind blowing gorgeous cards on display.

Thanks for stopping by today 

Saturday 1 December 2012

Make it Crafty Christmas Event



I hope you are enjoying your Saturday...I am very excited to bring you this post today as I have been asked by the lovely Zoe of Make it Crafty to join in Make it Crafty's special Christmas event. Here is some info on the event for you.

There's only 24 days til Christmas!
The MiC gang and our Special Guests (me being one of them!) thought it would be fun to have a 'grown up' advent calendar as we count down the days til Christmas full of inspiration just for us creative minds!
Each day a sneak peek will be revealed on the MiC store blog with a link for you to follow "to open the door".
All you have to do is stop by the store blog each day to open the next door!

PLUS Zoe has Christmas Candy full of lots of crafty goodies that you don't want to miss out on!



But what's even more exciting is that you will have a chance to win the MiC  goodies that I will be creating my project with!!
All you will have to do is join me on my day and leave a comment on that post.
The comments will stay open until the 31st of December and the winners will be announced in the New Year on the MiC store blog. You can join us for all 24 days - giving you 24 chances to win some MiC goodies! If you join us late, simply go back to the start and catch up!

Don't forget  stop by the Make it Crafty Store blog to 'open the door' to 24 days of inspirational projects!

I will be back later in the month with my reveal and details on how you can win what I have used and look forward to hearing from you all then.