Get ready for the Holiday's Blog Hop

Well, there's nothing like a short deadline to get the creative juices flowing!

I've managed three Christmas Cards - I like to keep my holiday cards quite simple, as I have a lot to make and need them to be fairly quick. I also try not to make them too bulky so as to keep the postage down. (I'm
sorry the photos aren't great, but my PSE programme is on the very sick laptop)

My cards feature Poinsettia Fairy and Tia the Holiday Fairy by Michelle Perkett. These are lovely digi stamps to colour - I've used ProMarkers to colour mine, with some HobbyCraft Glitter Glue and Strawberry Ultra Fine Flower Soft to add some sparkle and texture.

Thanks for taking the time to join us for the Blog Hop - be sure to check out all the fabulous creations by my friends in the Michelle Perkett Studio Group at Paper Craft Planet - see the post below for the full list of blogs in this hop, and please do add your comments (and follow my blog) as I'd love to know what you think of my cards and have more here waiting to be photographed ;-)

Your next stop is with Sharon
- Enjoy!

Ready for the Holiday's Blog Hop is on TOMORROW!

Aaargh - been without the internet the past week, so I now have tonight to make, photograph and upload my cards for tomorrow's hop.

The Hop List is as follows - hope you can join us!

Michelle Perkett – www.michelleperkett.blogspot.com

Pauline - www.paulineguttrey.blogspot.com

Irene – www.itsallinthecards.blogspot.com

Karen - www.karensdigi.blogspot.com

Barbara – www.my-crafty-world.blogspot.com HERE!

Sharon – www.sharonshowcase.blogspot.com

Rhonda – www.bluepoohbear753.blogspot.com

Abby – www.abbyscreations.blogspot.com

Shelley – www.shelleyscreations.blogspot.com

Mama Bear – www.mamabearstonichscraftspot.blogspot.com

Andrea – www.andreasscraps.com

Jenn – www.stampinangeljenn.blogspot.com

Lydia – www.scrappenbylydia.blogspot.com

Maria – www.joyfulstamper.blogspot.com

Wendy – www.wendypslittlecorneroftheworld.blogspot.com

Anne – www.annescardchallenges.blogspot.com

Michelle H – www.scrapweaver.blogspot.com

Aqualeiga – www.aqualeigasescape.blogspot.com

Rene – www.craftlane.blogspot.com

Mari – www.trailsofpaper.blogspot.com

Challenge blog – www.michelleperkettstudio.blogspot.com

MPS "Getting Ready For The Holidays" Blog Hop!

Michelle Perkett Studios is holding a "Getting Ready For The Holidays" Blog Hop on Saturday 30th July, in preparation for the holiday season (well, you know how far in advance us crafters start making those crimbo cards!), and I've signed up to take part.

I'll post more when I have the running order etc, but for the time being, make sure you make a note in your diary to join us for lots of holiday inspiration.

Altered Buildings & Blog Hops

I have had SOOO much fun this evening with the Altered Artspirations Challenge over at Scrapbookgraphics - the challenge was to alter a building, monument or landmark.

I watched the Dome being built, as the Dockland Scout Project base is directly opposite - in fact, this picture was taken from the Blue Bridge at the entrance to the dock.

It took FOREVER to 'colour' in the roof, as I've lost the pen to my graphics tablet so had to use the mouse (which is why it looks a bit raggedy). But I'm really pleased with the finished results.

I'd LOVE to know what you think!



The flowers came as part of the kit which is being given away FREE from the Digital Design House on their Blog Hop. Check it out - the kit is absolutely gorgeous!!




To join the hop, start at Kate's Blog - have fun!