RSCC #21

Love the colours in this challenge. Finally got the courage to use the plaid stamp from Off Beat Backgrounds by Waltzingmouse Stamps. That stamp was the reason why I bought that set. Funny how you can be intimidated when doing something you love so much.

Happy Birthday card

This is the card I made for my dad's birthday which was on the 7th January. So much inspiration from Dawn.

Starting the New Year with Love...

I'm not big on Valentine's day but there is so much inspiration out in blogland right now, so I had to join in. LOL. Hope 2010 is filled with lots of love and laughter for everyone. Think that LOVE is going to be my word for 2010. Last year I chose the word JOY. Read more about choosing a word for the year on Ali Edwards' blog.

Cards and a can

Made these cards for my husband's birthday last week.

We all get together at my parents' home on Christmas Eve (4 siblings, husbands, wives and 10 grandchildren). Have been busy altering cans. Made these cans for the children in the family. Personalised them a bit by placing each child's initial on "their" can. Put a bag of candy in each can.

Bits and pieces

I have been busy with all sorts of 'little' things. There is so much inspiration out there it is quite overwhelming. I want to try it all but as the saying goes,"so much to do, so little time".

Here are some of the bits and pieces I've had fun making.

Made the petite version of the Around Town Tote with my own version of a poinsettia (love those flowers at this time of year. They just make me feel so happy!)

Found this tutorial for making these paper poinsettias.

Loved these tags that Bonnie made so I had to make them too. She also provides a great tutorial.

Saw a card on Dawn's blog that I loved. So I used the same colours and some of the elements to make my own.Thanks to everyone for all the great inspiration. Love this hobby.

PTI Blog Hop - November

ETA: No glitter used on this project. Ornament base stamped with Versamark and embossed with 'Opalescent Clear' EP. Pattern embossed with gold EP.

Saw these little bags on Andrea's site last year and have been wanting to make them ever since.

Christmas Tags

Managed to get some little tags done. It's been so hot here and my little craft room gets direct sun most of the day so I have been rather lethargic to say the least. Looking forward to a cooler week next week.