A Christmas Theme.......

First of two, over at The Christmas Challenge blog the theme is 'Christmas Balls'.......and I have this to share with you......and yes it is another Lili of the Valley image.....this one is called 'Christmas Baubles'. 

Very clean and simple this one.

Would also like to enter this into

Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra - Anything Goes

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Next over at Christmas Stampin' All Year Long the challenge this time around is 'three or more circles'.....and  here is my entry......

I have two large circles, then a little round button in the middle of the bow.

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Amanda

What a collection

CARD NUMBER ONE

There are a few so please bear with me........

Over at Christmas Card Challenges there is a photo to inspire us.....

......very colourful isn't it.....here is my interpretation......

It is a joyfold style card (or my attempt at one) with a gorgeous Lili of the Valley image 'Trimming the Tree' have added satin ribbon, lace and flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts.

CARD NUMBER TWO

Over at Dream Valley Challenges the challenge is buttons....

Here I have not one but two card with buttons added, yes again I have used those Lili of the Valley images.....I find them so easy and versatile and they are quick makes for cards.

NUMBER THREE

Over at Craft a Scene it is all about 'Fowl Weather'. so I couldn't resist this tag I made....I hope it meets the challenge requirements....I have to admit that my husband coloured the bird in for me.....I have just inked with distress inks and added lace, ribbon, imitation pearls, feathers and flowers

 CARD NUMBER FOUR

Over at Flutter By Wednesday you have to have a butterfly or fairy on your creation......here is my effort.....

I am looking at the card on the left hand side for this challenge, again another Lili of the Valley image......I have soooo many......

 CARD NUMBER FIVE

Glitter n Sparkle are having a 'Monochromatic' moment......I thought this might fit this challenge.....and yes! it is another Lili of the Valley image....i have gone for Black and White here.

That's the lot from me

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Amanda

One for the Boys

Over at A Gem of A Challenge this week it is 'One for the Boys'

I know I have some of their digis and stamps but could I find them......no! so I have gone for a Kenny K image instead.....and here it is....

Challenges I would like to enter this into:

Crafty Catz - Anything Goes

A Gem of A Challenge - One for the Boys

Sister Act Card Challenges - Anything Goes

Paper Crafting Journey - For a Boy
KennyK's Krafty Krew - Anything Goes

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Amanda

INSPIRED BY A PICTURE..........

THE THEME OVER AT CRAFTY HAZELNUTS CHALLENGE THIS TIME AROUND IS PICTURE INSPIRATION

HERE IS THE PICTURE

AND HERE ARE MY EFFORTS - I COULDN'T RESIST THESE LOVELIES FROM LILI OF THE VALLEY

 'ANGEL GABRIEL'

'THREE WEE KINGS'

I WOULD LIKE TO ENTER BOTH OF THESE INTO THE FOLLOWING CHALLENGES

CRAFTY HAZELNUTS CHALLENGE - PHOTO INSPIRATION

CRAFTS2CHALLENGE YOU - CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES
DIVAS BY DESIGN - CLEAN AND SIMPLE
CHRISTMAS CHALLENGES BLOG - SKETCH
MOVING ALONG WITH THE TIMES - ANYTHING GOES
TOTALLY GORJUSS - ANYTHING GOES WITH STARS
CRAFTY CATZ CHALLENGE - ANYTHING GOES

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AMANDA

Anything Goes over at LOTV...

Just one challenge today for me.

Over at LOTV Ideas to Inspire the Challenge is Anything Goes - I am a huge fan of their stamps and images.

Today I have another Christmas Card - a criss-cross card with an insert.

This cute image is 'Chrismas Bunnies-Robin'  from Lili of the Valley and I have added some gorgeous satin ribbon, flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts and a Magnolia Doohickey Tag. The papers are from my stash.

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AMANDA

Spooky Halloween...........

I do so love this cute image from Lili of the Valley - 'Abracadabra'  so i made another Halloween card with it. The design papers are from MME - 'Boo To You' .........gorgeous....have added a spooky spider too.

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Bearly Mine Challenges - Halloween

Cuttin and Stampin Challenge - Halloween

Party Time Tuesdays - Spooky Little Monsters

2 Creative chicks - Halloween

Emergency Crafter Challenge - Halloween
Cards For Men - Myth and Magic

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Amanda

Christmas in October...........

Join in the challenge over at Crafting Musketeers with your Christmas Cards. They have a great prize on offer of a set of Letraset Autumn/Winter Promarkers from  Bridlington Stationers.

Here's my entry for that challenge.

I have used a gate fold card and added some designer papers and layered a gorgeous Lili of the Valley image from their Art Pads

Inside I have place a 2014 calendar.

Entering this into the following challenges:

Crafting Musketeers - Christmas in October

Creative Card Challenges - Anything Goes

Loves Rubberstamps Challenge - Anything Goes

Through the Craft Door - Anything Goes

Christmas Cards All Year Round - Getting Ready for Christmas

Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra - Christmas

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Amanda

Christmas is coming........

S is for Stocking over at ABC Challenge and I couldn't resist this little lovely from Lili of the Valley - Christmas Stocking Bunnies - and a small die cut from their Mini Masterpeices 
Have added some gorgeous satin ribbon and some die cut fir leaves and pearls. The papers are from my stash.

'Christmas Wishes'

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Amanda

BLUE WITH BUTTONS

GORGEOUS LILI OF THE VALLEY STAMP - BABY BOY FROM THEIR EXTENSIVE RANGE
PAPER IS FROM MY STASH AS ARE THE BUTTONS AND THE FABRIC TEDDY BEAR

I WOULD LIKE TO ENTER THESE INTO THE FOLLOWING CHALLENGES:

CUTIE PIE CHALLENGE - CUTE CARDS FOR BOYS

SCRAPPERS DELIGHT - BIRTHDAY
BUNNY ZOE CRAFTS - SOMETHING BLUE
CARD MANIA - USE AT LEAST ONE BUTTON

SCRAPBOOK STAMP SOCIETY CHALLENGE - ANYTHING GOES + 3 BUTTONS
STAMPS & FUN - BABY
EXLECTIC ELLAPU - FOR A BOY

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AMANDA

RIBBON GIRL GIVEAWAY

GORGEOUS GIVEAWAY OVER ON THE RIBBON GIRL BLOG

I WOULD LOVE TO USE THESE GORGEOUS PIECES ON A VINTAGE THEMED CHRISTMAS WEDDING CARD FOR MY FRIEND WHO IS HAVING A XMAS WEDDING -THOSE BROOCHES ARE STUNNING - IF YOU WANT TO SEE MORE HAVE A LOOK AT THEIR WEBSITE

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AMANDA

HALLOWEEN

A LOVELY HALLOWEEN CARD

MADE FROM MME BOO! TO YOU DESIGNER PAPERS AND THE GORGEOUS LILI OF THE VALLEY ABACADABARA MINI MASTERPIECE.

ENTERING INTO THE FOLLOWING CHALLENGE:

CREATIVE CORNER CHALLENGE - HALLOWEEN

INSPIRE ME FRIDAYS - ANYTHING GOES

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VINTAGE CHRISTMAS

A GORGEOUS GATEFOLD CARD DEPICTING A VINTAGE CHRISTMAS

 BEAUTIFUL DESIGNER PAPERS FROM PION DESIGN - WAITING FOR SANTA II

GORGEOUS FLOWERS FROM WILD ORCHID CRAFTS

THIS IS THE INSIDE EDGED WITH LACE ALSO

ENTERING THIS CREATION INTO THE FOLLOWING CHALLENGES:

1. CHRISTMAS STAMPING ALL YEAR ROUND - ANYTHING GOES
2. JINGLE BELLS - VINTAGE VIEWS
3. CHRISTMAS AT SWEET STAMPIN CHALLENGE - SANTA

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AMANDA

More Ribbon Girl Giveaways......

Gorgeous Giveaway over at Ribbon Girl........go take a look and join in ......

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Amanda

Gorgeous Giveaway over at RibbonGirls

What a lovely giveaway the girls over at Ribbon Girls have for us this week. Pop on over to enter.

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Amanda

Flowers with Friends........

Apologies for my abscence but ever since I became unwell earlier this month, i have been in such pain with my back and joints that i lost my MOJO......still have, but I had to complete this card for the fantastic team over at Forever Friends.

The theme over at Forever Friends Challenge this time around is 'Flowers'..........once again I was fortunate to be Guest Designer for the second time running....so thank you once again to the fantastic team for choosing me again.

The fabulous sponsor this fortnight is Michelle's Scrapbooking a great place to visit so pop on over and take a look at what's on offer.

My little card is very simple. I have used these gorgeous Spring Time papers from Forever Friends and the gorgeous little bear holding lovely daisies......the sentiment is also from Forever Friends. The frame is a die cut and i have just added ribbon and lowers from Wild Orchid Crafts.......simple but pretty.

Happy Crafting

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Amanda