My favourite 5 xmas cards of 2011

Hello, Happy Boxing Day! Hope you are all well and had a lovely Christmas day,

We had a great day with all the family, feeling very tired today tho!

Anyway, I saw this on coops fab blog, and thought what a great idea it was

so I have decieded to join in with my Favourite 5,

All the details and to join in are on debby's blog, so pop over and see what its all about .

So here are my favourite 5

Love this one, think it's the cute image and colours x

I like this one beacause it's a bit different to what I normally make,

and I think it's turned out quite well!

This was for my mum & dad, love the colours on this one.

Love the cute image and papers.

Love the LOTV image and colours.

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Thanks for looking and pop over HERE to join in,

Wendy x



"Teddy Bea"

Good afternoon, I think this is my favourite Xmas card I've made this year.

It's for my little niece whos 3,

I've used,

The gorgeous image is Teddy Bea from teddybo,

Coloured with Prisma pencils & Glamour dust!

Backing papers from K & Co,

Die cut snowflake & Corner flower,

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I'd like to enter it for,

stampinfortheweekend Anythin goes (Thurs 29th)

charismacardz Anything goes (4th Jan)

mymumscraftshopchallenges - Anything goes (4th Jan)

makeitmonday - Link party 68

cutiepiechallenge - Sentiment (30th Dec)

Thanks for having a look and taking the time to leave a comment,

they are always appreciated,

Hope you all have a very Happy & safe Christmas and all the best for a fab New Year

Wendy x

"Winter Millie"

Hi there, I've made this card to give to my Aunt & Uncle,

I've used,

Winter Millie stamp by Wild rose studios,

coloured with Prisma pencils,

Kraft card,

Backing papers from MME stack "wonderful winter",

Sentiment die cut using nesties.

Glamour dust for some sparkle!

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I'd like to enter it for,

mymumscraftshopchallenges - Anything goes (4th Jan)

Thanks for having a look and all your lovely comments are really appreciated,

Wendy x

Milton Bear

Good afternoon, Hope you are all getting ready for the big day! Not long now!

All my xmas cards are done now, phew! So I'll be adding the last of them over the next few days,

I made this card for my sister and brother in law.

I've used,

Milton bear stamp,

coloured with Prisma pencils,

8 x 8 scalloped card blank,

K & Co backing papers,

I'd like to enter it for,

mymumscraftshopchallenges - Anything goes, (4thJan)

papertakeweekly - Last minute xmas makes (Tues 27th)

hookedoncraftchallenges - Xmas (Sat 24th)

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Thanks for stopping by and all your lovely comments

Wendy x



Teddy Bo & Bea

Hi there, This is the card I've made for my Mum & Dad for Xmas,

they have it now so it's safe to put on here!

I think I'm in love with Teddy Bo & Bea, they are so adorable!

I've used a 8x8 scalloped card blank,

image coloured with Prisma pencils and Lots of Glamour dust,

K & Co backing papers,

Kraft card,

Glitter snowflakes cut on Cricut,

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I'd like to enter it for,

teddybochallenge - Birthstone Mine is January so its GARNET (8th Jan)

cupcakecraftchallenges - Don't look at the light (Mon 19th)

onestopcraftchallenge - Xmas Sparkle (Sat 24th)

stampingwithdragon - Xmas Bling ( Thurs 22nd)

ready-teddy-gochallenge - Anything goes (Dec)

Thanks for stopping by, Hope you're having a great weekend x

Wendy x

Gorjuss Girls

Good morning, Just a quick post to show you another couple

of xmas cards I've used some decoupage,

It's not normally my thing, but I got them in the sale last year!

I've used Gorjuss Girls Decoupage,

Embossing folder Snowflakes,

Sentiment from bizzybecsstore

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I'd like to enter it for

bizzybecsstore - Christmas (Dec)

cutiepiechallenge - Use a sentiment (Dec 30th)

Many thanks for looking, your comments really mean a lot,

Wendy x



Good afternoon, Just wanted to share with you the news that Lili of the Valley have

a fab new challenge blog, it's the same addy, liliofthevalleythursdaychallenge,

It's now called Lili's Little Fairies, they have some fab candy up for grabs

so go check it out.

Wendy x

A Few Simple Xmas Cards

Good afternoon, here are a few xmas cards I've made

using the the same layout, nice and simple & quick to make.

I've used,

 liliofthevalley Die cut squares,

Snowflake and Snow embossing folders,

Ribbon,

Sentiment from bizzybecsstore.

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I'd like to enter them for,

charismacardz - Last minute xmas makes (Thurs 22nd)

Many thanks for stopping by and your comments are always welcome,

Wendy x



"Cuthbert & Kiki"

Hi there, another xmas card to show you today,

I've used,

Digi Image "Cuthbert & Kiki" from pollycraft,

Coloured with Prisma pencils,

Backing papers from K & Co,

Glamour dust,

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I'd like to enter it for,

pollycraftchallengeblog - Christmas fun (19th Dec)
ceschallenges - Traditional xmas (Sat 17th)

divasbydesignchallenge - Merry xmas (Jan 11th)
mymumscraftshopchallenges Cute & Funky

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Thank you for having a look and your comments are really appreciated.

Wendy x

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Tatty Teddy

Good afternoon, This is another christmas card order I've made,

I've used,

8 x8 Scalloped card blank,

Tatty teddy stamp (Borrowed from my mum! Thank you!)

Coloured with Prisma pencils & Glamour dust,

Backing paper from K & Co Swell noel stack,

Thanks for stopping by and having a look and any comments are appreciated,

Wendy x

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"Milton Bear"

Good afternoon, This is a card ordered by a friend for Xmas,

I've used,

Milton Bear Stamp by Wild Rose studios,

Coloured with prisma pencils,

Tracing wheel &distressing tool,

Martha Stewart PATP Ribbon loop,

Backing papers from K & Co Swell Noel,

Circle sentiment is a freebie from bizzybecsstore

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I'd like to enter it for,

ready-teddy-go - Anything goes (Dec)

stampinfortheweekend - Christmas (Fri 23rd)

Thanks for stopping by and thank you for your comments they really mean a lot,

Wendy x



"Aurelia - Christmas in a basket"

Hi there, I'd like to share with you a card that I've made for an order,

For this card I have used the gorgeous Digi "Aurelia" from pollycraft

I have used,

8x8 scalloped card blank,

Image coloured with Prisma pencils,

Pink glitter card,

Backing paper from K & co Swell Noel Pad,

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I'd like to enter it for

pollycraftchallengeblog - Xmas fun (19th dec)

cutiepiechallenge Pastel xmas (Mon)

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Thanks for stopping by

Wendy x

" Build A Snowman "

Good afternoon, this is a card I've made ordered by a friend,

I've used the gorgeous liliofthevalley stamp "Build A Snowman"

I've coloured with Prisma pencils,

Used my tracing wheel & Distressing tool on the edges,

Kraft card,

Papers are from KARS Xmas  collection.

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I'd like to enter it for,

stamptacularsundaychallenge - Colour challenge, Blue, Black/Brown, Tan (Sun)

papertakeweekly - Anything goes Tues13th)

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Many thanks for looking and your comments are always appreciated

Wendy x

"Milton & Robin"

Hi there, this is another card I've made for an order,

I've used the gorgeous Milton & Robin stamp by Wild Rose Studios,

Coloured with Prisma pencils,

Layered onto brown card,

Then mint green card which has been edged with PATP Ribbon loops,

Threaded some bakers twine and fibres around it,

Papers from MME Christmas stack.

I'd like to enter if for,

cutiepiechallenge - Pastel xmas card (Mon 12th)

simonsaysstampschallenge - Anything goes (Weds)

ceschallenges - Bear Necessities (Sat)

stampingwithdragon - Anythin goes (Thurs)

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Thanks for stopping by and any comments you may leave,

Wendy x

"Christmas Cheer"

Good afternoon, This is a card I have made for an order,

I have used,

8x8 scalloped card blank,

Papermania Bauble decoration stamp,

Heat embossed on to paper from raspberryroaddesigns

layered onto gold mirri card, then backed onto gold glitter card.

I've added a gold ribbon to finish.

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Many thanks for looking and thank you for taking the time to leave a comment,

they are always appreciated

Wendy x



"Winter Millie"

Good afternoon, For this xmas card I've followed the sketch

over on quixoticpaperie

I've used,

Winter Millie stamp by Wild Rose Studios,

Coloured with Prisma pencils,

Backing paper from MME wonderful winter Glitter paper stack,

Circle sentiment was a freebie from bizzybecsstore

I'd like to enter it for,

quixoticpaperie - Sketch No.2 (8th Dec) 

stamptacularsundaychallenge Anything Xmas (sun)

ceschallenges Bear necessities (Sat)

ready-teddy-gochallenge Anything goes with a Bear (DEC)

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Many thanks for stopping by and thank you for all the recent comments

you've left, they really are appreciated,

Wendy x

"Milton & Robin"

Good morning, a bit of a chilly one here, but lovely and sunny. Hope its nice where you are.

Today I'd like to share a xmas card I've made following

the fab sketch over on fridaysketchchallenge

8x8 scalloped card black,

Stamp is Milton bear,

Coloured with Prisma pencils,

Papers are from MME Wonder winter glittered stack,

Also used my distressing tool and tracing wheel.

I'd like to enter it for,

fridaysketchchallenge Sketch by Tracey  (Fri11th)

divasbydesignchallenge Anything goes (weds)

stamptacularsundaychallenge Anything Xmas  (Sun)

ready-teddy-go Anything goes with a bear  (Dec)

joannasheenchallenge Christmas Wishes (Dec)

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Many thanks for looking and your comments are always appreciated,

Wendy x

"Little Black Dress"

Good afternoon, this another 18th Birthday card ordered for the same girl
as my previous card.

I have used an 8x8 scalloped card blank,

Pink glitter card,

The 18 has been cut on my Cricut

Digi image is "Little Black Dress" From mamidoodles

Coloured with Prisma pencils.

I'd like to enter it for

ceschallenges Milestone Birthdays (sat)

simonsaysstampschallenge Anything goes (Weds)

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Thanks for stopping by,

Happy crafting

Wendy x

18th Birthday

Hi there, this is an 18th Birthday card I made for an order,

I've used a liliofthevalley Die cut,

Distressed the edges, Layered onto pink card,

Backing paper is Doodlbug.

18 Cut on Cricut then glittered.

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I'd like to enter it for,

liliofthevalleythursdaychallenge - Anything goes (Thurs)

ceschallenges - Milstone Birthdays (Sat)

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Thank you for taking the time to have a look and your comments are appreciated,

Wendy x

"Build A Snowman"

Good morning, I'd like to share with you a Christmas card I've made

using my liliofthevalley stamp "Build a snowman"

I have coloured it using Prisma pencils

Added some glamour dust for a bit of sparkle!

Embossed some blue pearl card

Added some glitter snowflakes.

Such a cute stamp!

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I'd like to enter it for

liliofthevalleythursdaychallenge - Anything goes

papertakeweekly -  Festive (tues)

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Many thanks for having a look and as always your comments really mean a lot,

so thank you,

Wendy x



Teddy Bo Xmas

Good afternoon, This is my first xmas card of the year!

Think I should have started earlier!

Digi image from teddybo,

Coloured with Prisma pencils,

Backing papers from K & Company Swell Noel pad,

& LOTS of Glitter!

I'd like to enter it for,

cutiepiechallenge - Bears

creativecraftchallenges2 - Free for all (6th)

kaboodledoodles - Baby its cold outside (Mon)

papertakeweekly - Xmas crackers(festive)  (tues)

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Many thanks for stopping by and your comments are really appreciated,

Wendy x

30th Birthday card

Good afternoon, I'd like to share with you a

card I've made for a 30th Birthday,

I cut a large 30 on my cricut, then punched out lots of little flowers in the same

paper and glued them onto the numbers.

Papers from DCWV Glitter stack.

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Many thanks for having a look and your comments are

always appreciated.

Wendy x