Winter Fun

Hi,

The weekend isn't too far off now.
It's been a blur of a week. Busy with work, with accounts but had a really nice lunch out yesterday with friends. I have managed to make 3 pages this week too and make notes and plans for lots more to be made this weekend.

The new Twisted Sketches challenge is up.
I loved this sketch. Go and take a look here.
The twist is 'Winter'. Here's a sneak at my very Fancy Pants page. It just had to be the 'Hot Chocolate' collection for me. It's so perfect for any Winters page.



The Twisted Sketches DT call is still open until Saturday. Find out more here.

I'll be back later with my Sketchy Thursdays page and sketch.

Hugs x

Twisted Sketches DT Call

My time is coming to an end over at Twisted Sketches, with just a couple more sketches to go now.
Here is my page for the sketch last week.
I made it at a local crop at the beginning of December. Seems so long ago now, but it was actually just exactly one month ago today.



I used a large Heidi Swapp mask for the outerside and smaller floral masks inside. Not sure where they are from though as I store them in a tin and no longer have the packaging. I use them alot though.
I love that photo. I miss seeing Hollie let go like that and just be fun and carefree. That was something I always loved so much about her.
I don't think I've seen that side to her this Christmas. I guess it hasn't helped with her being so poorly and full of cold I guess.





So, to see more DT pages from Twisted Sketches or a card sketch that's currently being played along with or if you fancy trying out for the new Design Team and would like to know more, then visit Twisted Sketches here.

My two are sadly back at school today. I hate this day when they go back. Hollie is happy to go back and see her friends, Louis isn't : (
And to top it all he goes away on a class trip on the 7th Feb for 2 sleeps. I can't think about it right now. I hate the thought. My baby!!!
I think I will struggle to get them up thins morning.

Have a good day xxx

Merry Christmas

So yesterday, a package arrived around lunch time with Cocoa Daisy all over the box.
Could I smile any wider????
Thankfully I'm organised this Christmas (and had a poorly daughter laid on the sofa - not so thankfull for that one) but then spent the next few hours scrapping at the table in the lounge. I managed to produce in the one afternoon a mini book and then in the evening knocked up 3 LO's.
The sneaks are above. I'm giddy about this kit. It's FAB!!!

More details and full reveal of this kit will be on Dec 28th here.
And if you fancy buying one. You will need to get in quick on Jan 1st here.

Christmas feel very chilled in this house this year. I like it that way best.
I've felt prepared all week, so have enjoyed lots of baking, entertaining friends a couple of evenings and we've watched a ton of movies.

I've got this page to show you from Twisted Sketches last week. I made it at our local crop beginning of the month.



The twist was 'Pop Dots' which I used to elevate here.



I love Sassafras. I don't think I could ever tire from their fun ranges.



There's a new sketch up this week, with a new twist.
If you have time to scrap over Christmas, check it out here.



I hope all my lovely scrappy friends have a great Christmas and enjoy the holidays.
Big Hugs xxx

Waffling Wednesday

Hello!!!!

I'm having a bit of a catch up today.
I think I'm starting to feel back in control again after a hard few weeks.
I'm up to date with work, I have fresh groceries in the fridge, a decent family meal was cooked last night with a full menu written for this week, house is tidy (except for those usual Ade areas)Christmas cards are made and written. Tree is bought ready for next week, shopping almost done, so I'm feeling ok.
Bring it on!!!!!

I made this page a while ago for Papermaze.
Remember when Ade and I met Anna in London back in October?
This photo was taken on the London Eye. A silly snapshot, but it's one of my favourites : )
I used lots of the Crate Restoration. I still love this collection.
You can read more about this page, the layering and the supplies here.



Another project for Papermaze.
I used My Little Shoebox papers for this card, some paint for the background and this cute Martha Stewart Butterfly Border Punch.




And a card using a sketch from Card Patterns and papers from Sassafras.



And lastly here is my recent page made for Twisted Sketches. I showed a sneak from this a couple of weeks ago.
The new sketch will be up later today.



I now have some Fancy Pants projects to work on and something for Papermaze too.
I quite fancy a craft day : )

Thanks for stopping by xxx

Stuff

G'morning.

Friday again. So pleased it's the weekend tomorrow.
I know many friends have snow right now, I hope you are managing ok.
No snow for us yet but it is exepected. I'm praying we don't get any.
My aunt suddenly died last week and we have the funeral to go to at the other side of Oxford on Tuesday. Dad is coming back from the States on Sunday night. I just want everything to be able to run smoothly.
I can't wait to see Dad again, but sad it's for this reason.

Onto a lighter note, Twisted Sketches.
A new sketch this week with a new twist. Check it out here.

And here's my page from last week. The twist was 'history'. I just love the history of London. It's amazing walking along and thinking of everything that's happened here over many many years.




I love this photo I took. Standing up near the National Gallery, looking over Trafalgar over to Big Ben. Just perfect with the Union Flag and red buses in the background.





And lastly today.
Have you heard about the new App available for Apple lovers?
A Scrapbooking App. Sketches2Scrapbook.
Over 100 sketches and for just $4.99.

I was lucky enough to be asked to join in and create a couple of samples for this new venture.
If this App is of interest to you, visit the site here for more details.


Hugs
Lisa xx

Twisted Sketch #64

Hello,

Thanks for stopping by today.
The new Twisted Sketch is now live.
Here's a little preview of my LO this week.



Pop on over to take a look and join in : )

I've just been loving the Robbie and Gary Barlow interview on Radio 1. Love their new song.

Back later xx