29 December 2013

Christmas countdown winner

  Hello everybody, did you have a great Christmas?


Well hubby and son had an automated clay pigeon trap for Christmas so they had a blast (literally) yesterday with a couple of Ben's friends - and hubby got to play with his new shotgun (pressie from me)

I have yet to play with my new toy....a Heston Blumenthal icecream maker
that's on my "to do" list today!

Anyway it is time to announce the winner of the
Christmas Countdown game



Random Org selected No 56

SUE

Congratulations Sue
Please let me have your address and I'll get your prize in the mail to you


Toodle Pip



 

24 December 2013

Ho Ho Ho Merry Christmas to you all

It does not matter whether you know him as
FATHER CHRISTMAS
SANTA CLAUS
or
ST NICHOLAS
 
Tonight he will be flying around in to the night sky
making deliveries to those who have been good!
 
SUPPLIES
Ragged Santa by Mo Manning
DP Alpine Snow Lace by KI Memories
Ribbon from stash
Pablos and Polychromos on kraft
 
 
Thank you to everyone who has been playing along with my little game
 
 
 I will announce the winner of the
PRIZE DRAW
 in a couple of days
 
 
 
All that is left is to wish you all a very 
 
I am taking a few days off from blogging over Christmas
but have no fear I will be back with more crafting & baking!
 
Toodle Pip

23 December 2013

All together now......aah!

The answer to yesterdays clue is
GIFT

I loved this image as soon as I saw it!
Thank you Mo!!

SUPPLIES
Miles in Winter by Mo Manning
Sentiment by LOTV
Die cuts by Memory Box
Pablos and Polychromos on kraft
DP A Christmas Tale paper pack by Forever Friends


It's hard to believe but today is the day for the final clue, thank you to all who have been playing along

Clue for 24th December
Tomorrow is the busiest day of this jolly old mans year but in your part of the world what is his name?

I'll see you tomorrow with the answer and my final Christmas card

22 December 2013

Will you be getting a present or a lump of coal?

Have you been
NAUGHTY or NICE?
 He won't leave the pressie if you've been up to no good!!
 
SUPPLIES
Christmas in July 2012 (12CIJ007) by Dustin Pike
Sentiment by Hero Arts
Shinhan Twin Touch Brush Markers
Background BR134, BR113, BR104, BR101, WG4
Shadows WG1, WG2, WG5, WG6
Suit R13, R1, R2, R3, R4
Present GY234, R3, R13, GY47
Boots CG5, CG7, CG9, CG4
Fur PB144, BG1, BG3, BG5
Skin R139, BR113, YR25, WG3, WG2
Beard WG0.5, WG1, WG2, WG3
 
 
Clue for 23rd December
At Christmas time it is traditional to gather and spread the joy of the season
and give our loved ones a **** (or two)
 
Oops, wood burners are not as Santa friendly as a traditional fireplace!
 
See you tomorrow for the penultimate card

21 December 2013

Winter Wonderland

All together now....
SNOW
This one features Valerie again, this time showing of the fantastic snowman she has just built!

SUPPLIES
Valerie with Snowman by Mo Manning
Pablo and Polychromo pencils on kraft
Snowflakes by Hero Arts & LOTV
DP Frosty Christmas by LOTV
ribbon from stash


Clue for 22nd December
If you've not been good he knows you know,
so have you been ******* or ****

If you plan to be bad, just try not to get caught!


20 December 2013

Not long to wait now!

For all those lovely bloggylanders who have got in to the Christmas spirit and are joining in
todays answer is
HO HO HO
 
Photogenic chap isn't he!
 
SUPPLIES
Dustin Pike Christmas in July 2013 - 13CIJ087
Sentiment by Hero Arts
Shinhan Twin Touch Brush Markers
Skin R131, R139, R107
Fur/Gloves B182, CG0.5, CG2, CG4, CG6
Suit R1, R2, R3, R4, R13
Beard CG1, CG3, CG5
Belt/Boots CG9, CG7, CG5, CG3
Sky PB76, PB272
Stars BR109
Sack BR103, BR107, BR95
Snow/Background PB144, BG3, BG5, BG1, BG3
Buckle YR31, YR21
Presents GY233, GY232, YR33, YR24, YR21, BG251, B263, CG6
 
Clue for 21st December
It's white, it's cold and freezes your toes
but it transforms our world into a winter wonderland
 
 
Any ideas, well pop back tomorrow and see if you were right

19 December 2013

Oh little town of........

Did you sing that one whilst at school, I know I did!

Of course the answer to yesterdays clue is
 
CAROLS
Now, this is one of my favourite cards for 2013, I merged two of Mo Manning's wonderful images and finished it off with a LOTV sentiment!
 
SUPPLIES
Shall I play for you & winter window by Mo Manning
Sentiment by LOTV
Photo corner die by Quickutz
ribbons and pearls from stash
Pablo and Polychromo pencils on kraft
 
 
Clue for 20th December
the Jolly man in red is known to say this ** ** **
(see what happens when you have a tad too much sherry!!)
 
 
Thanks to those of you who still are playing along - I know this time of year is a bit manic and blogging often gets put on the back burner - I was guilty of that over the weekend.
 
 
Crafty Hugs

18 December 2013

Ice and snow wooahoh!

....and of course todays answer is
SKATING
SUPPLIES
Snowman by Dustin Pike
Copics
Snowman BG0000, BG000, T0, T1, T2
Scarf/Hat/Gloves R27, R37, R39, R59, YG61, YG63, YG67
Background B0000, B000, W0, W2, BG0000, BG000
Carrot YR12, YR16, YR18
Buttons/Boots N3, N5, N7, W1, W3


Clue for 19th December
Traditional songs sung at Christmas
Back tomorrow with more

17 December 2013

Tally ho!

And the answer is

SLED
I always end up scooping up and sitting on heaps of snow resulting in a very numb bum!!!

SUPPLIES
Anyu and Nanook by Mo Manning
Pablos and Polychromos pencils on kraft
Sentiment by LOTV
DP Kraft Notes by Forever Friends


Clue for 18th December
some do it on ice and others on wheels and oh boy it hurts when you fall!


Toodle pip

16 December 2013

Having fun in the snow

Of course the answer is a nice pair of
GLOVES or MITTENS
keep your hands warm!

SUPPLIES
Melissa snowball - Make it Crafty
Copics
Face B34, V20, E0000, E000, E00, E41, E42, R12, BV20, RV34
Background B0000, W0, W1, BG0000, BG000, N0
Hat/Scarf B91, B93, B97, B34, B37, C0, C1, C2, C3, C4, N5
Skirt B23, B24, B26, B37, N5
Sweater B41, B45, B91, B93, B95, B97
Tights C1, C3, C5, C6, B93
Hair E70, E71, E74, E77, E79
Gloves B91, B93, N4
Boots W0, W1, W2, W4, E70


Clue for 17th December
...some use skis, some snowboards but I have a blast on a ****


Wrap up warm and I'll see you tomorrow




15 December 2013

Caught in the act!!

Did you get yesterdays clue?
The answer is


COOKIES
I wonder how many cookies, mince pies and other goodies this jolly chap nibbles whilst on his delivery round?????

SUPPLIES
Santa Christmas in July 2012 12CIJ001 by Dustin Pike
Sentiment - Hero Arts
Copics
Background E40, E41, E42, E44, V20, V22, BV23
Suit R35, R37, R39, W5
Cookies E31, E33, E34
Glass B0000, B000, YR30, N1
Plate BG70, BG90, BG72, W1, W3
Beard W0, W1, W3
Skin E0000, E00, E41, E42
Fur C0, C2, C4, C5
Gloves N0, N1, N2

If you've been visiting and not posting a guess, come on join in
you never know you might be the lucky winner
of the prize draw!!


Clue for 16th December
When it's chilly, keep your hands snug and warm in a pair of these.....


Now before I sign off today, I must apologise for not visiting your blogs over the last few days...
Friday was spent either sitting in or avoiding traffic jams on M1 whilst picking up our son from University & this weekend I am trying to pin hubby down (without pain - I promise!) and finally finish the Christmas shopping.

And as usual I'm multi-tasking - I am currently trying to find a good breeder of West Highland White Terriers
(KC Registered/Assured with no history of health issues)
So if anyone can recommend any UK breeders I'd be most grateful.




14 December 2013

Is he here yet?

Anyone spotted Santa?
 
Did you get the answer to yesterdays clue?
TREE
  
and of course every time you post a guess you are entered in to the prize draw
for your chance to win a selection of crafty goodies
& an original Box of Colours card
 
 Well thanks to Mo we have a little elf on the look out for the sleigh
SUPPLIES
Little Elf Kin by Mo Manning
Sentiment by LOTV
Memory Box Swirl die
pearls from stash
Pablos & Polychromos on kraft
DP Festive Treats by First Edition Papers
  
Clue for 15th December
My son loves Oreos, I like Snickerdoodles & Santa, well he likes all types of
*******
 
 
 
Christmas Cuddles


13 December 2013

Oops according to the song I'm 6 ladies short.....

I should have NINE ladies
DANCING
 
Oh well I think these 3 little ladies from LOTV are adorable, don't you?
SUPPLIES
All in a row by Lili of the Valley
DP Timeless paper pack by Forever Friends
Ribbon and pearls from stash
Copics
Hair E31, E34, E37
Skin E0000, E000, E00, E42, E43, B14, R12
Background R0000, R000
Floor E81, E84
Dresses YR30, E81, E84, C00, C1, C2, R32, R35, R37< R22
Holly YG91, YG93, YG95, R37, R35
Socks R00, R01, R02
Shoes W0, W1, W3
Shadows W4
 
A big thank you to those playing along with my little Christmas game
don't forget each time you enter and get the answer right your name goes into the draw!
You could be the lucky one to win all this:


 
Clue for 14th December
....some like them real but if you're like me you'd rather avoid picking up needles from a half bald ****

well that's a wrap for today but have no fear I will be back tomorrow
with the answer
 

12 December 2013

Have you ever made one of these?

....but here in the UK we unfortunately don't get enough snow
very often to make a good
 
SNOWMAN
  
and here is one of Dustin Pike's cute cartoon ones
SUPPLIES
Snowman CIJ46 (Christmas in July 2011) - Dustin Pike
Copics
Snowman BG0000, BG000, N1, N0
Background BG0000, BG000, B0000, B000, BG90, BG93, N0, N1
Hat R22, R24, R27, R37, R39, W00, W0, W1, W2
Arms E15, E18
Scarf/Gloves YG61, YG63, YG67
Carrot YR12, YR16, YR18
Buttons C2, C4, C6


Clue for 13th December
The music begins, your toes start to tap and after a sniff of the cork you find yourself  *******
just hopefully not on the table!!!

Gingerbread kisses

11 December 2013

Phew, is it really the 11th Already?

Crikey, how time flies!
 
Firstly, thank you to those of you who are playing along with me this Christmas
and if you haven't yet....come join in....by posting your guess in the comments box you get entered in to the prize draw - the more days you play along, the greater your chance of winning!
 
And the answer to yesterdays clue is of course
DECORATIONS
 
keep those guesses coming!
 
I don't have baubles with little elves on my tree, just a lot of Mickey Mouse/Disney ones......ha ha now isn't that a surprise!
 
SUPPLIES
Little Elf Finn by Mo Manning
DP- Green Canvas Sheets by Hobbycraft
Quickutz photo corner die
Pablo & Polychromo pencils on kraft
 
 
I guess it is time for........
 
Clue for 12th December
They have coal for eyes and a carrot for a nose & if they're really lucky they sometimes get given clothes!!
 
 
Well I shall be back tomorrow with the answer and another Christmas card