Wednesday 16 November 2011

Wednesday again!

Well it is Wednesday again. I simply don't know where the weeks are going at the moment. Yesterday morning we were a little more organised that usual and so had a few minutes to kill before walking to school so Alex decided that he wanted to sit on my lap, at my desk in the study, and craft.  He used my circle cutter and tapestry stamps to make himself a badge which he was very pleased with.
It is time for WOYWW, the brain child of Julia (click on the link to see what I am talking about!) and so here is my desk.  This photo was taken last night as I will now be at work (this is on a timer, if I can get the timer to work!). On my desk you can see my trusty large mug of tea, my cuttlebug and some embossing folders, and various Christmas papers, a rubber and pencil and hiding half behind the cuttlebug, some ink pads left over from Alex's stamping!
Needless to say I have been working on some Christmas cards. This first one used a scrap of paper from Crafty Individuals as the main image. I just love these two cute little angels together. I used an embossed frame as the background and added fake stitching in pale blue pen to match the image, and then two mistletoe images. This card therefore fits with CCC 'two's company',  Pollycraft 'friends' (they look like friends to me!), Simon says stamp & show 'women only' (I hope these two young ladies count) and MTTC 'take two'
This next card was made using the same cuttlebug embossed frame and a free stamp from one of last years magazines (possibly CM&PC) coloured in with promarkers.  I am entering this into CCCB 'four legged friend' (who could resist that cute cat!).
This card was made using tapestry stamps and I am entering it for PIO 'traditional Christmas' as it is a traditional Christmas wreath.  I am also entering it for cards for men 'Christmas' and LIM 'leaves' challenge although it does contain a few flowers as well as the leaves!
The final card was made using free papers, a cuttlebug embossing folder and a free stamp.  Not bad going really!  I am entering this one into the SCSC 'spots and stripes' challenge.  That is all for now folks.  I hope you have a great rest of the week.
Love,
Caro
x

29 comments:

Mandi said...

Our LIM card is beautiful Caro,
you use those tapestry stamps to perfection!
The embossed frame cards are exquisite

Thank you
Mandi LIM

Ros said...

Such elegant cards ... I love the cute stamped image ... beautifully done Caro ... thanks so much for playing along at CCCB

A Hovel to Home said...

beautiful

Kay #21

Candy C said...

Aren't you smart, getting your Christmas cards made ahead of time?! They are darling! I love the Cuddlebug embossed frame on your card! That is awesome and the stamps you used on the interior of it are really cute. They give your card an entirely different look. Thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge. <3 Candy

Sarah said...

Looks like you are on a roll - so many cards and ready for school with spare play time - love the different images - they all look great. Thanks for sharing today, Sarah at 2.

JoZart Designs said...

Great cards you've made and lovely to see the new budding crafter at work!
love joZarty x

Chrissie said...

You are a star with those tapestry stamps Caro... your LIM card is fab.
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"

Delphine said...

Gorgeous set of cards, Caro! Your image is fantastic and I love the embossed frame! Thanks for joining us at Cupcake and good luck! Delphine xx

Anne said...

Lovely cards as always Caro. My GD who is 4 loves to make things sat at my desk.

PS I was at Sheffield last week with Auntie for a check up. She is doing well. She asked after you as well. I have been trying to get onto Cardmaking forum but cannot- even though I did send my details. Have sent an email to Alice so we shall see tomorrow. Anne x

Marjo said...

Wonderful Christmas cards, Thanks for the peek and sharing. Hope you are having a great WOYWW,
xoxo Marjo #109

Mandy said...

Great cards,love all the images and your papers and colours are lovely...Thanks for joining in with us at Cards for Men....
Mandy x

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

Adorable, thanks for playing along with us at CCCB!

Franz♥ said...

Hi Caro! Wonderful works, your cards are so fine and elegant, love your style!

Thank you for sharing with us at Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge, hugs, Franz.

downrightcrafty said...

Gorgeous creation and fabulous spots and stripes, thank you so much for joining us at the Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge
Hugs Kate xx
ps I have some new candy if you are interested:)

Tracy Heaton said...

Sweet card - love the embossing
Thanks for joining us at SCSC
Tracy x

Kathyk said...

Fab photos and cards - love your LIM

Kathyk

Jan said...

These are great xx Jan

Helen said...

Fabulous cards!
Thanks for joining us at the Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge!
Helen x

Alison said...

Gorgeous cards Caro! Lovely to see your little one enjoying his crafting too! x

Melissa S. said...

These are all great. Love the embossing folders.Very elegant. Thanks for joininng us at Pile It On this week.

Unknown said...

I enjoyed stopping by and seeing your cards.. Thanks so much for playing along with us at CCCB!

Maarit at Violets Corner said...

Fab cards Caro, love the one you made us at Cupcake Craft!

Warm hugs
Maarit

Julia Dunnit said...

Aw look at Alex concentrating, how cute! I really like your tapestry christmas stamps...makes a wonderful card. That is not to say the others aren't...you know what I mean!!

nancie said...

All card are so beautiful! Thanks for joining MTTC. Hugs
Nancie

Donna said...

Thanks for your entry at Cupcake this week :)

Lynsey said...

Lovely friendship card! Thanks for joining in the Pollycraft Challenge this week.
Hugs Lynsey x

Bridget Larsen said...

Its great when our kids can join our crafting, sadly mine havent taken it up since they are teenagers but here's hoping....cards are great
Bridget #29

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

For being # 1 this week, I'm awfully late visiting. I'm so sorry but, after a computer crash, I had to stop by and get a bit of inspiration from your Christmas inspired desk. Love ALL those cards.

cnelson said...

Such FABULOUS cards! Thank you for joining us at CCCB!