This is my Christmas Card to you all

Well what a dreadful night out there ...perfect for crafting though. so here is a last minute challenge card.

What a Lovely sight when I glance out at the garden, I just Love snow :)

Morning bloggers,

I made this card to the Lovely Sketch Plan for Sparkle Dreams Challenge Its only the 2nd Challenge and I am loving it already, Why don't you pop over and join in the fun.
I decided to try another Challenge card for Stampin Sisters in Christ, I loved the idea of sticking to one colour... well once I had got started that is.

Morning bloggers, hope the Sun is shining wherever you are. Its lovely here at the moment after a dreadful evening and part of the night. It rained as though it was going to be The great Flood all over again,Thought of building my own Ark at one point.... lol

I bought myself this Lovely Leaf Stamp a couple of weeks ago, and I was really eager to play with it. What better excuse did I need to try it than to Join in The Stamping Sisters in Christ Challenge.
This week it was based on Prayer, so it was a very good reason to play along.

I distressed my Base Card with Tim Holz Vintage photo,
over stamped with Clarity Leaf Scroll stamp in Olive green
added my lovelyPersonnel impressions leaf stamp coloured with promarkers and cut out.
Added a Cuddly Buddly Stamped text.

The Pink Gem Challenge no.8

The Pink Gem Challenge 8 is a great sketch this time and required some Sparkle, this is my attempt. Pop over and see DT entries they are Gorgeous, I can't pick a favourite this month.
Thank you for any comments you may leave as always I am very gratefull that you take the time to leave them xx Mau

Hi Everyone,
Well I am back from a great break in Keswick (Lake District) But First things first...
Last Saturday I went off to Harrogate Papercraft Show with Daughter Amanda and my Hubby. Had A Fab day, spent lots of cash but got some nice goodies to play with. The real Highlight of the day was Meeting up with my DC Buddy "ENERI" What a lovely lady she is, I can see ...and sincerly hope we remain good friends. Felt as though we had known each other forever :)

Well came home... no time even to look at my new goodies as it was pack the Campervan up and go to bed ready for Sunday early start. Got to the Lakes and enjoyed the rest of Sunday... then... The rain came, Every day... Every night...all day.....all night.... till Thursday ....lol
But hey! we ignored it got on the bus every day and went out to different places. Lots of craft shops if you look hard enough..so spent lots more on stash. Had meals out every day and live entertainment, what more can we ask for.
Well back to see what is going on and see what you have been up to.
Catch you soon Hugs Mau xx

Crafticious Challenge no.7 required purple and green, found this a real challenge, not 2 colours I have ever put together before.
I will also add it to a new ABC Colour challenge as its A for Amethyst DC challenge
Thanks for any comments you take the time to leave, I am always very grateful.
xx Mau

this is the first time I have entered The Passion for promarkers challenge. Hope I can manage to enter it correctly.
Thanks for any comments you may wish to leave I am always very grateful that you take the time.
xx mau

I have been eager to join in A Gem of a Challenge for weeks, so decided that I had to be brave enough and go for it.

This was the first time I had ever tried Stitching on my Cards,

Well what is today bringing I wonder, The weather is very odd here, its warm but very overcast.
I think it calls for a trip to Hobbycraft, The Range, and if any time left a tea and Scone in M&S ....Well a girl has to have some pleasures in life....lol

My daughter has just arrived ..so I can blame her if I spend too much, she is a bad influence on me, or is it the other way round...????
She Has a £20 Birthday Voucher For Hobbycraft, so she has a head start on me... :(
Well hope whatever you are doing you have a good day and Happy crafting.
Hugs Mau xx

Good Morning everyone,
Well what a Lovely surprise I got this morning when I opened my DC messages.
Angie has been helping me with my blog problems, and has along the way made me my New Header, I am Thrilled to bits with it, hope you all like it as much as I do.
It fits in Beautifully, I love the colours and of course having made Sugarpaste flowers for 25 yrs you can guess how much I love Flowers. A huge Thank you Angie, Its lovely to have you as a friend xx

Well what will today hold I wonder, will I get time to craft? My poor goodies are sat here looking at me and begging to be used, hopefully will get time after tea.
Hope you all have a super day, will be back thurs. Bright eyed and bushy tailed........well OK maybe the bright eyes might be a problem, but I will be back.
Hugs till then xx Mau

I know I am a bit hit and miss with my Blog of late, I am so sorry but with my sister being poorly I just didn't have time to spare for very much at all. Sadly My Lovely Sister Dot Died on Friday morning. I do hope that when we get Wednesday over I will regain some Mojo and be back full time with you all again.

Now to you, what have you all been up to? I hope to catch up with all your Blogs very soon and see your lovely cards as well as catching up on your news. I feel I have neglected you all...But I promise to be better in the future..xx
I would love you to leave me a message , maybe you have something funny thats happened that will brighten my week, I would love to hear from you xx

I haven't been able to make cards of late but I am sure i will get back into the swing very soon and have something to show you..... just need to look through all this stash to find that lost Mojo, I know its not far away :) Mind you, If its in my Stamp box it could take forever to find ...lol

Take care everyone
Love mau xx

Hi Everyone,
It is now a full month today since I was able to add anything to my Blog.
I have missed you all, but with my Sister so poorly I don't feel as if I have the energy or the inspiration to do much at all.I think I lost my Mojo somewhere along the way....If you find it please send it back.

I hope you have been enjoying the Lovely sunny weather, and those that have been away on holiday, I hope you had a Super time.
I am going to upload a card that I made for a Challenge, I made only one mistake with it....it was supposed to be Mono-Colour, I forgot that bit and chose numerous colours, Clown I am so had to make another one for the challenge.
Catch you all soon,
Happy Crafting
xx Mau

This was made at the same ime as the turquoise card as I couldn't resist using her again.she is such a cute little thing.
xx

I love this Image, she certainly does like "Dressing up" doesn't she.
Reminds me of my two daughters when they were small they loved to dress up.
I used promarkers to colour her,And the backing papers was Papermania capsule "Aqua" collection.
tfl xx

Hi Everyone, thanks for all the super comments on my Scissor Stand.
I have asked my Grandson to make some extras and he said he will make two more to start with..So if you really did want one you will have to shout up quick.
He will make more if they are required.
They work out at £15, He is so Talented, I will add a Gorgeous Fruit Bowl he made at some point, I am so proud of him

Well hope you are all enjoying your craft time, I have been busy getting my Challenge cards done as we are having a few days away in the Campervan next week.
Welcome to my new followers, I am so grateful for your support.
as I am for all my followers, Most of you know me as Cakelady from DC,

Catch you later, Hugs xx Mau

My super talented Grandson Made me this stand It is Fab now my scissors (edgers) have a home of their own and at my fingertips.

Hi Everyone, it seems ages since I last posted.
Time has passed me by this past week, Sister only managed one week at home and was rushed into hospital again.
She is stable now so things settling down again.

I have changed my Blog to a 3 column... I feel very clever :) even if I did ask Incy for instructions as I knew she had just done hers. Thanks Incy.
I also changed the design as my other one didn't fit my columns well...hid all my writing :(
I have also been making new curtains for the campervan this week as they were starting to look jaded. Just need a few days away to test the new ones now...lol
everything needs testing after all.
Hope you are enjoying the lovely sunshine, its been Glorious here.
hope to post a new card later tonight.....And see if I can add some blogs that i like to my Side bar...don't hold your breath though...you may turn blue before I get them on...lol
Bye for now xx

I used thin pink and white gingham card as my backing for this card.
I then punched a pale pink paper square out to add my woodland Elves image to.
I coloured with Promarkers. then added 4 small Scrap-Pack flowers to the corners.
such a Cute image... I want more..oops..I mean I NEED more.
XX

Well what a change in the weather today, where has our lovely sunshine gone.
I am just about to go and visit my lovely sister, she is now at home with 24hr care plan in place. I look forward to the day we may get her into a wheelchair and get her out in the fresh air.
Hope you all enjoy your day whatever you are doing. I am still trying to follow some followers blogs but haven't found them yet, so don't give up on me yet I will find you.

Now i am going to try and post another card onto my blog.. so watch this space...lol
My thought for the day has to be........

Don't be afraid to try things, you can only succeed or fail
But at least you will have tried.
catch you soon xx

Well here is my first card on my Blog, I really like "Wiff of Joy" so thought I would have a go with this one I made last night.
I used Papermania "Amethyst infusion" as backing papers and added them to Craftworks Cardstock.
I added paler backing paper to a lilac and white checked card to give depth to stamped image..."Catching Leaves" which I coloured with Promarkers

I used Ivory & Blush for Skin
Amethyst for dress.
The apron was China Blue.
Added a textured Bow to complete.

Hi, Sorry I didn't post yesterday, I am still trying to find my way as a Blogger.
Hope everyone is enjoying this lovely weather, we are just planning over a cuppa what to do with the rest of our day. I think a trip out over the moors is called for, and afternoon tea in my favourite little tea-shop....What a life!
Will catch everyone tomorrow..0r over on DC later today.
Have a Lovely day and Stay safe. xx