I hope you are all snug and cosy ths evening. It is freezing here and snowing again. We must have about 7-8 inches now. I am just about to prepare for the morning. I have looked out my walking boots and gaiters as I will need to walk to work tomorrow. I doubt if the car will be going anywhere for a while.

I have been playing with ideas for quick Christmas cards as time is marching on and I still have plenty to make.

I used this Rubber Stampede stamp I have had for years and quickly coloured it with chalks and glitter.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Saturday Sketch - sketch

Crafty Calendar challenge - Winter Snowflakes

Cafty Creations challenge - Christmas is coming

I have been meaning to post this card with another of Ruth's new images, but I just don't have much time to blog at the moment. I go to my Dads most days after work to check if he is eating and needing anything done. My Dad is keeping not too bad, he is very tired after his treatment and has lost his appetite.

This card was made with Ruth's church. It didn't turn out quite like I wanted but it is pleasing .

I used Papermania papers, Promarkers, Stickles and a PB sentiment.

I am entering it into the fillowing challenges:-

Create 4 Fun - Sketch

Digital Tuesday - Let it Snow

Sew Many Challenges - red & green

I have finally made another card. Life has been so busy with my dad lately that I don't have too much time left for me. I enjoyed making this card, the colours have not come out true as they were more lilac and purple.

I used Tilda, Promarkers, Martha Stewart punch, Craft Creations papers, Sizzlets letters, Stickles, Nesties and the rest from my stash.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

The Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge - Sparkle & shine

The Pink Elephant - Sketch

Stamp with Fun - Square

very A very simple card for a friends birthday. This could also be a Christmas card by just changing the sentiment.

I used Sizzix stars & Cuttlebug Dots.

I am entering this into the following Challenge:-

Clean & simple - sketch

Sew Many Challenges - blue & white

Something different for my second post tonight. This is not my usual style but it kind of grows on you. I think it looks very traditional.

This is another of Ruth's images Robin and holly. You can buy these images at A passion for Stamps.

I made a door tag using Ruth's image, Nesties, Promarkers & Laura Ashley stamp.

I am entering this into the following challenges:-

Totally Papercraft - tag it

Caardvarks - Die cuts

Stamps with Fun - all that can fly

I trust you all had a good weekend. I was not too good yesterday. I have Labyrinthitis and to crown it all, a sore throat and cold. I am a bit better today thank goodness. I have so much to do that I cannot afford to be ill. So on to a couple of posts tonight. The first is one of Ruth's new images Robin and bird house.

I kept it simple with just a little decoupaged robin.

I used Ruth's image Nesties, Cuttlebug dots, Martha Stewart punch, Stickle and Liquid Pearls.

I am entering this into the following challenges:-

C.R.A.F.T. - Dry embossing

One stop Craft challenge - Embosssing

A quick post again, before I go and start housework!!!

This card is for Sketch Saturday and I don't want to miss it this week.
I used DCWV papers, Nesties, Promarkers, Sizzix stars and notes.

I am entering this into Sketch Saturday

Another quick post tonight before I try to tidy up a little. I have used another of my new Lily of the Valley purchases. These are cute bears so easy to colour.

I also used Papermania paper, Promarkers and stickles.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Sketch & Stash - sketch (new image and old papers)

Papertake weekly - Penny for the guy

Anything Goes - letter B (bears)

Pollycraft - Its Chill Time

I bought this lovely stamp on Saturday at the SECC. I had a great day with my friend Vee and spent more than I should and treated myself to a Big Shot, so watch this space for creations using it. This is one of the Lily of the Valley images. coloured with Promarkers with a touch of stickles.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Mojo Monday - Sketch

Totally Papercrafts - Bling it On

I have just had a lovely surprise. I am a runner up in the challenge over at Spyder's Blog (Lyn) October digi challenge. Thank you. The runner up card is the penguin below, he is rather cute isn't he.

At last a card to show you. I made this one for Hubby for our anniversary yesterday. I can't believe it is 35 years, how time has flown. It's very simple as I didn't have a lot of time.

I used Cuttlebug Dots. Martha Stewart border punch, Sizzlets hearts, Nesties and the wooden hearts I bought in Austria last year.

I am entering this card int the following challenges:-

Die Cut Dreams - no colouring and feature a heart

Creative Card Crew - Lets punch It