Merry Christmas

I just wanted to wish everyone A Very Merry Christmas, hope you all have a wonderful day.

Things here haven't quite gone to plan, My Daughter Nicola was supposed to be cooking Christmas dinner this year but broke her arm on the ice and my daughter-in-law Rhiannon is going to be spending Christmas in Hospital nothing to serious we hope, she has very bad tonsillitis and as she can't keep anything down including the antibiotics, considering she has diabetes they have decided that it is the best place for her, so they can look after her properly.

Hope you all have a safe Christmas.

Snow

We don't get snow here very often but when it does the country grinds to a halt, this is what we found this morning. Not very deep here but the rest of the country has had worse. And there's more to come.

Just to let you know I'm still here.

sorry I haven't blogged for such a long time, I could say that I was too busy but that would be a lie, My MOJO has gone to the North Pole, or the cold weather has frozen my brain, well the creative side any way.
The other day I tidied up and put away all my Xmas card making stash, so no more Xmas cards this year. Although I love making them, and made about 60 this year I have had enough, think I started too early, in August I think.

We are spending Christmas Day at my daughter's house and spending the night there too, so I am looking forward to that, then on the Sunday my Son and his family are coming to stay for 3 days, so then it will be one big round of brewing up and cooking.

Well at least I can rest after Christmas, in January we are off to the Algarve for 2 weeks, so looking forward to that, if I can find anything to fit me that is. every thing is far too big, that's the problem with losing so much weight. but a small price to pay with feeling healthy and looking slimmer. Might have to hit the sales.

Hugs Carol x

Calendar's

I made some calendars as small gifts for some members of my family and thought I would share them with you today. Hope you all have a lovely weekend.

It's a girl

My niece Paula had a baby girl earlier in the week, she was a month early and weighed 5lb 6oz but is doing fine. here is the card I made.

Stamps: The Unity Stamp co.

Paper: K & Co.

Lost another 1lb at weight watchers this week thats 33lbs so far, must have been all that walking I have been doing, Sally and I walked 6miles yesterday.

And there's more!

A few more xmas cards today,inspired by Kristina . Where does the time go, it's lunchtime already and I've done nothing today, must get away from this computer soon. My niece Paula had a baby girl on Monday and I have a card to make, the baby came a month early, but mother and bay are both fine, and got home yesterday. Also I am making some roman blinds for my daughters dining room.

Happy Thankgiving day to everyone across the pond, I think we should celebrate thankgiving here in the UK but maybe not so close to Christmas, don't think I could cope with two celebrations within a month or three if you count New Year.

Off to make a baby card.

A few more.....

2 Sketches 4 You

I received my first Christmas Card yesterday, from my brother Tony, actually I think his girlfriend Tina sent it from the both of them, if it was left to my brother nobody would get a card, which is probably why I didn't get a Birthday card from him last week, It's his birthday next week and maybe when he receives the card I made him he might just remember who he forgot, shame on you Tony. men eh!

The weather here has been awful with Gale force winds, I think I have all the dead leaves from all the trees in the street in my garden, this is the time that I don't like autumn, oh yeah I know they look all lovely with all the beautiful Autumnal colours, but not when they are wet and soggy and in my garden. Will get hubby out to clear them up when the wind drops after he has to earn his keep somehow.

There are two great sketches this week on 2 sketches 4 you. Laura's super sketch and Cheryl's bonus sketch, decided to play along with both this week, and two very different cards. I bought the little snow girl last year from Lily of the Valley and thought I should use up some of last years stash too, also I have a few little girls to send cards too.

This card is made with papers from We R Memory Keepers.

Home is where the heart is

I have a neighbour who is moving soon. They are keen gardeners and their garden is the pride of the neighbourhood, and we will miss them when they move, they are always there to give a cheery hello.

I loved this sketch at The Sweet Stop,and the flowery papers from MME is just perfect.

Papers: MME We Bloom and grow

Stamps: The Unity Stamp Co.

Card Stock. Stampin Up

Sweet and Sassy 29

I have loved all the sketches at The Sweet Stop blog though I only started to take part in the challenges a while ago.

Papers and cardstock: Stampin Up.

Stamps: Papermania

Bow Brad: HOTP

2 Sketches 4 you

Sorry if it's been a bit quiet here the last few day it seems like I'm a all or nothing sort of girl. found a little time yesterday to make a card for Kazan's sketch on 2S4U.
Papers: We R memory keepers white out Christmas

Birthday Card.

It was my Birthday on Sunday and thank you to everyone who sent me good wishes, I received this beautiful card from Kath, I have admired Kath card's for a long time every since I first started blogging and was so thrilled when I held one of her creations in my hands, It is certainly outstanding. I love it. Kath's so card are unique.

I had a very busy weekend, my son and his family came to stay for the weekend, and when they went home I felt shattered. I am so not used to having a full house anymore, though it is wonderful to have everyone here. I don't know how people with big family's manage, there only eight of us when we all get together.

Card Patterns

Not sure that I like the way this card turned out, something's missing.But will post it on the Card Paterns challenge anyway, no more time to craft now.

This is the last post here for a few days. Busy few days ahead. My daughter Nicola is treating me to a spa day tomorrow as it is my birthday on Sunday, and my son, daughter-in-law and grandson are coming down for the weekend. My grandson Rhys is 17 and everytime I see him he has grown taller.
Papers: Anna Griffin

All Sorts

I made this for a friends wedding anniversary and thought I would enter it in the all Sorts challenge this week which is wedding, but it could also be anniversary.

edited to add: Papers by Bo Bunny.

2 Sketches 4 You

Here's another Christmas card and another challenge the sketch this time is Laura's sketch on 2 Sketches 4 You. The stamp is from the Unity Stamp co.

Sweet and Sassy

I think this sketch from The Sweet Stop must be one of my favourites it is so sweet and simple. I will be using this one again for sure.

Mojo Monday 111, Rock On!

I made this card using the Mojo Monday Sketch for my friend Letty she sings in a group and I will be seeing her singing on Sunday, she is hosting the free mike session at the sno bar at Escape in Milton Keynes.
Papers: K & Co
Stamps: Oct KOTM, The Unity Stamp Co.