Dare I say it?

Christmas is approaching fast!

I haven't even thought about Christmas presents yet, have you? I know people who have completed their shopping and just have the wrapping left... Argh!

I haven't planned my cards for this year yet but found one of the cards I made last year which was so quick and easy to make.

They are perfect for mass-producing!


I even used Crystal Effects on his nose! He's a little cutie.

Anyway, I want to share a new service which I am offering. I hope it will help you or your friends & family when it comes to buying presents all year round.

Stampin' Up! Wishlist service.

What do I need to do?

All you have to do is e-mail me with a request for a form and I'll e-mail it out to you.

How does it work?

Once you received your e-mail Wishlist, just print it out.
It will consist of a 'List' and a contact sheet. You fill our your list and either e-mail or post it back to me. You can then distribute my contact details among your friends and family for them to contact me when buying you a gift.

What are the benefits?

It helps the gift giver to purchase a gift which is chosen by you, although you wont know what they have chosen so it will remain a lovely surprise.

There will also be the option of a gift wrapping service too which makes it that bit easier!

If you want any more information please don't hesitate to contact me and I can answer any of your questions.

Thanks for stopping by,
take care.
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Merry Christmas !!!!

I hope your all having a fantastic day.

I just wanted to share a photo with you. I took part in a secret Santa swap on ILWS and this is what I received through the post! How great it that tag!

Now, I've scheduled this post so I wont be able to share the contents with you until after the big day.

I can't wait to see what's inside, and to be able to thank my Santa properly.

Thanks for stopping by,
take care.
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Twas the night before Christmas...

... Kind of.

Sorry I'm late posting this, today has been such a blur but I can finally relax!

Now, this post is picture heavy so be warned!

Firstly I would like to wish you all a very Happy Christmas and the most amazing New Year, I hope it brings you everything you wish for.

Now, I haven't technically made these myself (shock horror!) but I love them all the same.

In this picture is a glass bauble, I've inserted a picture from last Christmas of my sister, my nan and me. I was planning on getting pictures in the snow but it's melted lol, so unless we have another night of it I may have to do with indoor pictures but there will be plenty of years to fill up with wonderful memories.

This candle was a very last minute present idea, it's scented and I will find it difficult to part with but I always say, if a presents worth giving - it should be hard to give away!

And here's one with Paddy in, having a little nose while I was taking arty farty photos lol.

And his stocking came out, filled with doggie treats. It amazes me how he recognises it each year.

Another one of Paddy just before he went rummaging for his treats and nearly knocked the tree over! (Apologises for the blur)

Now these little cuties were made by a very talented lady from work. I got them for me a Stu as a little extra for tomorrow (or later I should say...)

Frosty and his girlfriend Snowflake!

Look at his cute little face.

They are actually Walnut Whips covered in icing ! I think it's going to be hard to eat them.

Every year my dad always lets us open a present on Christmas Eve just before bed, and it's always the new PJ's ! Here's Paddy eagerly waiting for his treat to be opened, bless him. (His eyes look rather evil here!)

Well, hope you've enjoyed this little snippet into our house this Christmas. I better get some sleep.

Thanks for stopping by,
take care.
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3rd medallion...

... and dare I say it? I think it's my favourite!

I love it! I hope you do too. And yes, it is the medallion stamp!

I think it looks like a Christmas wreath, but that could just be me...

I added some brads to the 3rd spots in there (you know, I'd never noticed them before... it's funny the more you use an image, the more you notice about it!)

It's relatively simple and quick, just the cutting out takes a little longer to do. Think this is going to be one of my Christmas designs - and if you don't have brads, you could use glitter (Did you know Stampin' Up! did glitter in the colour families? Yes! How easy will it be to co-ordinate your sparkle now!)

And the sentiment is the same as last time, from Punches Three I just coloured in the words with my Real Red marker.

So that completes the cards from the Medallion stamp, make sure to come back Wednesday to see what is next!

Thanks for stopping by,
Take care.
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Another medallion...

... and I tried some stitching!

The 2nd card using the medallion background stamp lacked something, so I tried my hand at a rosette! They are surprisingly easy to do!


I also tried my hand at a handwritten sentiment, as I couldn't quite find one that would fit on there... I'm not too impressed with it to be honest. My handwriting never been the best but I think I can cope with it on here, it's not too much apart of the card!!

I can't wait to show you the 3rd one! Make sure you come back Monday!

Thanks for stopping by,
Take care.
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