The Story of the Busy Christmas

Did you know Jennifer also has 4 challenges going on (with fabulous prizes involved!) as part of her Frosty Festivities? Be quick though because they close on the 17th ;-)

I've been able to whip up this card for the "Embrace the Busy" challenge which is all about creating something with a busy photo, or busy patterned papers, or lots of busy embellishments. I'm personally a bit prone to the crafting symptom of not knowing when to stop so I figured this was the challenge for me! If I'm not quite happy with how something is looking I just keep on adding things hoping that will solve the problem. I very rarely ever take anything away ;-)

And that's what happened here. I began with a basic design of a couple of Evalicious tags over some lovely October Afternoon paper. That was obviously not going to be enough.
So I added the stamped sentiment (which is from Evalicious' new Dear Santa stamp set) and that was ok, but it still needed more. And that's where is started to go pear-shaped.
You see, I also tried to stamp onto the red tag but it was the wrong colour and it didn't stamp properly anyway. So I covered it up with the blue paper and stuck the birds over it to try and hide it all!!

Then came the snowflakes just because they were left-over from my last Christmas project. And the pearls and rhinestones to finish it all off because all cards need a bit of bling surely?!

So yeah... I think this card qualifies for the challenge "Embrace the Busy" don't you?

Frosty Festivities Blog Hop

Hello and welcome to the Frosty Festivities Blog Hop!

You should have arrived here from the talented MEGHANN'S blog, but if you've stumbled here by chance or have just got lost along the way then I suggest you head back to the beginning at Jennifer Grace Creates and start from there!

Today we're celebrating all things Christmassy and Wintery!
If you're anything like me you'll know that it's never too early to start thinking Christmas thoughts ;-)

I made this layout especially for the hop using the October Afternoon Make it Merry collection. It's a photo of my cute (and I think perhaps slightly jaundiced!) niece celebrating her first Christmas last year. She was barely 1 month old and needless to say didn't really appreciate the festivities going on around her.

Like all good blog hops, there's amazing prizes up for grabs! If you comment on all the blogs in the hop, finishing at Jennifer Grace Creates to let Jennifer know you've been all the way around, then you'll be in with a chance THIS GRAND PRIZE of Simple Stories December Documented and Elle’s Studio Noel items, worth over £28! All entries must be received by Monday the 11th of November at 10.59pm GMT.

But you can also win this PRIZE FROM ME today if you leave a comment here. And you'll score another entry if you're a follower of my blog (just let me know). Loving the October Afternoon Make it Merry collection as much as I do, I've got some extras for one lucky winner. One person will win this amazing 4x6" Rubber Stamp, buttons and the Little Flyers from me just for leaving a comment!

Your next stop along the hop is... the fabulous RIIKKA!!

PS. 
Just for you Julie.... here's a recent picture of my cute niece 1 year on. Ready to celebrate another Christmas in more style this year I think!

 

Projects that Wow Bloghop *With Giveaway*

Welcome to the "Projects that Wow" Blog hop. You should have made your way here from the amazingly talented Anna-Karin's blog. But if you're just here by chance then welcome all the same!!

Eeeeekkk! Wasn't I just saying that when one door closes another opens? Well I'm super-excited to announce that I was asked to contribute to a new online class called "Projects that Wow" at Jennifer Grace Creates!!!

The Blog Hop begins and ends at Jennifer Grace who is known for her fabulous blog events. But if you get lost here's the order of stops which allows you a sneak peak into all the other fabulous contributor's worlds along the way.

Jennifer Grace - http://jennifergracecreates.com/

Sarah Webb  http://scropping.blogspot.co.uk/

Elena Stefanidou http://home2love.blogspot.co.uk/

Stacey Young http://staceyeyoung.blogspot.co.uk/

Riikka Kovasin http://paperiliitin.blogspot.co.uk/

Peg Hewitt  http://www.pegsplaytime.blogspot.com.au/

Ashley Calder http://ashleycalder.blogspot.co.uk/

Stacey Michaud http://staceymichaud.blogspot.co.uk/

Brit Sviggum http://britshverdag.blogspot.co.uk/

Sasha Farina http://www.sashafarina.com/

Jill Cornell http://jillcornell.blogspot.co.uk/

Diane Payne http://dianepayne.typepad.com/

Anna-Karin Evaldsson http://layersofink.blogspot.co.uk/

>>> Natalie Elphinstone http://onescrappydoctor.blogspot.co.uk/

Jennifer Chapin http://jenchapin.blogspot.co.uk/

Angie Gutshall http://mylittleblessings123.blogspot.co.uk/

Jennifer Grace - http://jennifergracecreates.com/

Can you see why I'm so excited to have been counted amongst such superstars?! 

Now let me tell you a little bit about the class.

'Projects that WOW!’ is about making your projects stand out from the crowd. What makes you pause and look closer at a scrapbook page when you are flicking through your own albums, or looking at other people’s layouts in magazines? Which cards jump out at you from Pinterest or from envelopes when you open them? What details of paper-crafted home décor or jewellery make you stop and say ‘wow!’? It’s time to learn some of these techniques or styles and put them to use!

The class will contain 15 lessons and at least 3 videos, each with a different theme or 'prompt'. Above you'll see a sneak of the page I'm contributing to the lesson on "Bling is the Thing" which is all about focusing on glitter, pearls, sequins and shine. Was that perfect for my style or what?!!

Like all good Blog Hops there is a prize to be won!! 'This blog hop includes a giveaway for three class places (worth £10 each). To enter you just need to comment anywhere on the ‘Projects that WOW!’ blog hop by 11.59pm BST Thursday 5th June. EACH COMMENT on EACH BLOG in the hop counts as an EXTRA ENTRY into the draw. The winners will be announced at Jennifer Grace Creates on Friday 6th June. If you’ve already purchased a class place and then you win, the class price will be refunded to you. So don’t wait to sign up! Go HERE to buy a place now!'

The next stop will take you to the outstanding Jennifer Chapin's blog. You'll just love what she's got to share. Don't forget to leave a comment here on this post to have a chance at winning a spot in the class.