My Christmas Wreath

Good evening, I cannot believe that Christmas is just only a week away now, still have lots to do and all of the wrapping is still not done yet, yes Mrs Last Minute is my name!

Anyway, I wanted to share my Christmas wreath that I finished today, it was very quick and easy to do. It only took two 12 x 12 papers, a small poly wreath, ribbon & bells. My papers were from a vintage pack from Forever Friends, which is gorgeous! It's gold and pearlised paper, you are supposed to use double-sided paper, but as my curls are small, they look effective as they are. I am so pleased I have finished it, my friend popped round today and she loved it so much, she wants me to make her one, so I know what I will be doing tommorrow.

Am watching the Royal Variety, to be honest its sending me to sleep so am off to channel change.

Thanks for stopping by.

hugs

Heidi

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Little Claire Monthly Challenge # 16

Good morning, the sun is shining here today which always puts me in a good mood, so it's up with the decorations today, tree and all! I am nearly ready for the man in red, just a few pressies left for the girls and some food and drink. We are having family up next weekend, so have lots to prepare for.

Anyway, it's that time again for the Little Claire Monthly Challenge. This time, we would like to see your 'Family Christmas' cards. I have made mine for Georgia, using the gorgeous image, 'A Little Bird Told Me'. Out of all of the LC stamps I have, and I think I now have them all, she is definately my favourite. I have still to do Jess's & Amy's cards and not forgetting David, everything this year has been very last minute.

On my card I have used : Promarkers in mono brown colours, SU Choc Chip, Cake Crumb and Vanilla cardstock, LOTV Music stamp, SU frame & sentiment stamps, Doodlebug Alphabet stamps. Nestie Snowflakes and circle dies, Stickles and brown pearls.

The prize over at Little Claire's is a £10 Gift Voucher, so I do hope you can take part.

Have a lovely day and keep warm, especially my friends up in Scotland, where you have lots of snow and ice!

Thanks for stopping by here and welcome to my new followers.

love & hugs

Heidi

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Henny Penny/Tuesday Bargain

Good afternoon, hope you are keeping warm wherever you are? My toes are frozen solid and have been all day. Out came my Ugg boots today, and my tootsies are still hurting! Anyway, have been busy getting all of my Christmas cards made, catching up with lovely girlfriends for crafting and our Christmas meet, all in all its been a good week so far!

Today only over at Little Claire's they have a wonderful offer which includes the fabulous little brand new stamp called 'Henny Penny'. Below is a list of what comes in the kit.


Included in this pack are :

Step by step instructions to make a card.

The scalloped card blank and envelope

The die cut scalloped kraft circle and white circle

2m of ribbons

Pack of 36 individual circular sentiments

5 peel offs

8 x 6" squares of gingham and kraft paper

5 of our concertina tag cards

Small selection of Card Candy

All of this can be brought for £10.00, so hurry over to the shop and grab yours.

Better get the dinner on as the girls will be home from school soon. Have a lovely evening and keep those feet warm lol!

Heidi

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Little Claire December Club Stamp

Hello, remember me lol??? Yep, bad blogger here, life has taken over my crafting life again. It has been a while, and I must aplogise if I havent visited your blogs recently, I will be catching up on all of the gossip this week.

Anyway, December 1st has come long and also a brand new stamp from Little Claire . The new December club stamp is an 'Aga' stamp and comes complete with a cute little sentiment stamp. It can be brought via the shop from today. Do pop over and take a look at the other Design Team cards, they are fabby as always!

Am having another Christmas class at my house tonight. We will be making two Christmas cards and a calender, I will upload the photos tommorrow, hopefully along with a challenge card. It has been far too long since I entered one. Thats going to be one of my new years resolutions.

Ok, have to go get the house ready for all of the festive fun, lots of wine and cake to be had, bring it on!! A big thank you to all of my wonderful supportive ladies that have been coming to my classes for the last seven months. You have all become such good friends and I just love spending time with you. I am already planning my classes for next year, you have all been such fun to have round.

Right, off to get sorted. Many thanks for stopping by,

hugs

Heidi

xxx

Little Claire Challenge # 15 - 'Shaped Cards'

Good afternoon, hope you are enjoying your Saturday? Have been busy with chores and shopping today, but the sun has been shining here so all is good with the world lol!

Firstly, I just want to say a big thank you to my lovely new followers, have had quite a few recently and its so lovely to have you aboard, I will of course be returning the visit x

It's challenge time again over at Little Claire . This month, we want to see all of your shaped cards, you can enter three time and you have lots of time to join in the fun and win some gorgeous stamps and papers. Pop on over via the link to see the other Design Team cards, all so different.

My card is a 'Tent' one, my lovely ladies that come each month to my classes, recently made one at my class and I so wanted to make another, using this cute little 'Swirly Whirly' Cat image that is now available to buy from the shop, isn't it gorgeous! Also one of the lovely new Red Gingham Sentiments, that go so well with the image.

To complete my card, I have used SU black & cream cardstock. Magnolia large swirl stamp, Go Kreate Swirl dies, MS Snowflake punch. SU shaped punch and Mei Flower black stones & pearls. I really love these cards, they stand up so well and fold flat for posting, will be making loads more for my Christmas cards, which I have decided am going to finish next week.

Off to sort tea before 'Strictly' and 'X Factor' which fills our house each Saturday evening.

Thanks for stopping by and for the lovely comments that you leave me.

Heidi

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Cutie Patootie Blog Project

Good afternoon, it's my turn to do a blog project this week. I have made a 'Buckle' card using the new 'Bert & Mary' Cutie Patootie images and Red Gingham Sentiments from Little Claire .

To see how I made the card, pop on over to the main blog here .

Am having a houseful of crafty ladies over this evening, so off to prep for it. Have a lovely afternoon,

Heidi

xxx

Little Claire Blog Hop # 1

Good afternoon, welcome to the very first Little Claire's bloghop, it's so exciting!!!!. Each member of the Little Claire Design Team have made a card using the gorgeous new Red Gingham Stamps, which are available to purchase from the website, via this shop link . The lucky winner of the blog hop, will receive a full set of the new designs! Wowee freebies!!!!

Firstly, to my little card. I have used the gorgeous new Westie dog image, 'Little Tammy' one of our Swirly Whirly designs. You can purchase him for £5.50 on the website. Red Gingham Tag Sentiment stamp, black, red and white cardstock, Craft Creations paper, MS Heart border punch, black & white glossy ribbon, ribbon charm and red bling from stash.

All you have to do to take part in our blog hop, is follow the instructions below :

(1) Visit each of Design Team members’ blogs (links below) and leave a comment on their post about the blog hop. They will all have a card to share with you made with one of the new Red Gingham stamps. Please leave a comment on our posts, we love to receive feedback on our cards.

(2) Each Design Team member will also include a letter in their post. Once you have all the letters, you need to re-arrange these to form a word, relevant to our hobby.

(3) Once you know what the word is, e-mail your answers to helen@littleclaire.co.uk – PLEASE DO NOT POST YOUR ANSWER IN ANY OF YOUR COMMENTS!

(4) Our blog hop will close at midnight on Sunday 13 November and the winner of the stamps will be announced on Tuesday 15 November 2011.
My letter is 'T', please write it down, keep it safe and after leaving me a comment below, please whizz on over to my lovely teamie Georgina to get another letter and leave her a comment. Remember, once you have all of the letters, mail the lovely Helen on the email address via the main blog, to be included in the draw.

Good luck and enjoy visiting all of the Design Team's blogs and seeing all of their wonderful cards, using the fabulous new Red Gingham Designs.

Have a lovely afternoon,

hugs

Heidi

xxx