Scandinavian Christmas

... That's the challenge this week over at The Shabby Tea Room .. and due to commitments it's been sooo long since I got to enter one of their challenges ... so with some time on my hands I finally got to enter this one ... This is the inspirational photo ...

... Love this red and white ...

I have lots of pictures to share so I hope you don't get bored ...

I made a house gift box and a card ... this is the house

I made up the template and then stitched this pretty red and white fabric all around it 

... a cute fabric covered robin sits on a sparkly snowflake ...

Vellum patterned paper and lace on a corrugated roof ... 

more vellum and a wooden heart with a wooden covered flower on the side

This is the other side ... another heart with a covered butterfly 

and I strung heart shaped buttons with beads to each corner

then finished with a ribbon and a sparkly embellishment ...

 On to my card ... using the same theme ...  

I cut a heart shape out of thick felt and one out of the same fabric I used on the house 

and stitched them together ... added some lace ... 

a fabric flower with pearls and a gem and a sprig of berries

But see the heart comes off to use as a decoration ...

I had fun making this ... what do you think?

Whilst crafting today there have been two serious accidents at the back of my house ... just beyond our garden is some woodland and then a main road which is so very icy and drivers are still going too fast .. no sooner had the Fire brigade, police and ambulance cleared one accident when another car landed in exactly the same place ... scary!

Till soon ... keep safe

~ Ros ~

   

Christmas and Happy Mail

Are you fed up of Christmas cards yet? I have couple to share ... and then need to make a start on birthday cards ... so many coming up ... my son has a birthday on the 29th ... So he's next on the list ...

I bought this whole pad of MME glitter papers last year and there is still loads left ...  I love it ... it is the kind of paper that doesn't just restrict itself to Christmas ... the patterns are subtle and it is so thick too

... And I don't think I will ever tire of these felt snowflakes either ...

I adore this red flocked paper which came with a kit from "Cupcards to Go" also last year ... but I'm not sure I can get this again ... maybe you sweet bloggers can let me know

I got more "Happy Mail" ... from the lovely Stella ... a dear friend who is not feeling too well at the moment ... maybe you can stop by and leave her some love?

A stunning card and Scandinavian wrapped presents ...

Don't they look absolutely beautiful?? 

They are tucked under my tree ready for Christmas morning ... 

I can't wait to see what is inside them ..

"Thank You" dear Stella ... get well soon

And one last thing before I go ... 2 weeks ago our Thursday club finished for the Christmas break and I was presented with a beautiful box with 4 hyacinth bulbs ... as a thank you for all I have done throughout the year ... so lovely ... and I couldn't resist photographing them this morning in all their glory ... a promise of Spring to come ... Their scent fills the house ...

Enjoy your day my friends ... Till soon

~ Ros ~

Kirsty ....

Dear Kirsty ....
A few minutes ago I received your package ... all the way from Las Vegas ... 

The most beautiful embellishments ... brads, amazing trimmings, alphabets, crochet flowers and chipboard crowns ... ribbons in pink and brown ... Maya Road journal tags ...

Scrapbook papers ... All my favourites .. Melissa Frances ... 

and beautiful Websters pages image and phrase stickers ...

... And the most beautiful handmade tag ...

with handwritten words that mean so much ...

How do I thank you? Not just for the most beautiful, delightful gifts that I absolutely adore ... 

but for being a friend? 

 In my wildest dreams I could never have imagined that a little lady I have never met and lives thousands of miles away ... would be the catalyst that changed my life ... 

Today as I sit here I am a totally different person from the one I was this time last year ... 

I have confidence ... I have purpose ... I have the most amazing blog friends all over the world.

Joining the DT of City Crafters was the best thing I ever did and I am so grateful to you and the DT past and present for believing in me and making me believe in myself

"Thank You" ...

... the words somehow seem inadequate ... but they comes from my heart ...

~ Ros ~

City Crafters Vintage Christmas

Hello from a very cold and icy UK ... how are you all? 
Today at City Crafter Challenge we have Kirsty hosting for us ... our last challenge before Christmas ... can you believe it?? and she has taken us to the beautiful city of Apsen in Colorado for a Vintage Christmas ... (make a card or project with a Vintage feel) .. We have the very talented Cassandra of Cassi's Creations as our sponsor and the equally talented Ula Kazmierowska  as our Guest Designer (please have a look at her creations ... they are truly stunning!)...
Now you all know that I have been a fan of Cassi's Creations for a long time and have bought quite a few things from her that you have seen on my cards and projects ... this week we all got a freebie to use which you can see on CCCB... another beautiful soft digital picture ... this is my creation ...

These digital files are so lovely to use ... you can make them any size and you get to use them over and over again .... I paired mine with a digital background that I did on my computer a couple of years ago and some lovely MME paper

I added some glitter to the little girl's coat and just dotted some on the scroll work

Some ribbon and berries and a cute bell which I also dipped in glitter

I made the lace flower and this pretty centrepiece is in fact an earring that I cut the back off and glued to the centre of the lace flower ...

Whenever I see earrings and trinkets going cheap, I buy them to use in crafting ... 

Please do take a look at all the beautiful creations on City Crafter this week ... both the DT and our GD have done amazing work with this beautiful image ... and Cassi's Creations has the most fabulous prize on offer ... I am so jealous!! If you are wary of digital ... don't be ... just give it a try and you can even use the image we did!

I am so looking forward to seeing what you come up with ... I love a vintage Christmas ... 

Have yourselves a lovely day,

Till soon

~ Ros ~

Embellish Magazine

Hi ... I am thrilled to see that I got into the top 6 over at Embellish Magazine for their challenge "What's Hot for the Holidays" .. Here ... and I just wanted to say Thank You to the crew at EM and also to a couple of sweet bloggers who let me know! Jinny - a well deserved winner too (Congrats) and Emily ... Thank you so much ...  and Many Congratulations to the winner Geri ... 
With all the Christmas preparations I had completely forgotten about challenges so it was a lovely surprise!
Have a wonderful Day!


~ Ros ~

Jugs Challenge

I'm popping in this morning with a card I made for the challenge over at Just us Girls ... it's been ages since I did any challenges just due to being busy with other things so it was a welcome change to make a non Christmas card ... This weeks' challenge is a colour challenge and this is the inspiration photo from Leslie at A Creative Mint  ...

Another beautiful and restful photo ... This is my card ...

I really love this colour combination ... kind of reminds me that Spring will soon be on the way ... 

that's if this snow clears! 

A mix of flowers ... Prima, crochet and handmade, with a glittered leaf, tulle and ribbon 

which seem to be my signature at the moment ... 

If you have time why not pop over to Just us Girls ...

Till soon  ... have a lovely day

~ Ros ~