Christmas · Handmade

A gelli plate Christmas window …

Hi and welcome to my blog. This week’s theme challenge at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown had me flummoxed to say the least – I almost went into a crafting spin! I’ve been so busy this week, what with a How To Train Your Dragon themed rainbow pinata cake to make for my daughter, plus a… Continue reading A gelli plate Christmas window …

Christmas · Handmade

A Nordic Christmas and jingle bells …

Hi and welcome to my blog. It’s colour challenge week at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown, where we would like you to use red, green with silver or gold… I chose a red and green patterned background paper from the Nordic Christmas paper pad, which was a gift from my best friend, Debs.  It has a… Continue reading A Nordic Christmas and jingle bells …

Christmas · Handmade

A bright and beautiful Christmas …

Hi and welcome to my blog. Wow - what a whirlwind! We've been away for a few days celebrating my daughter’s birthday with a trip to the wonderful island of Sicily. I have lots of photos and memories to scrapbook and share with you soon. So, with an action packed schedule this week, I was so glad it… Continue reading A bright and beautiful Christmas …

Christmas · Handmade

A new challenge for a Merry Monday …

Hi and welcome to my blog. I was so excited recently to learn that my one layer card won top spot at the Merry Monday Silent Night challenge.  Their lovely team invited me to be guest designer for their latest challenge... Inspired by their card recipe of snowflakes, neutral colours and dry embossing  this is what… Continue reading A new challenge for a Merry Monday …