Oriental doorway.....

Today the card I have made is not a Christmas card!!!!
This is my oriental doorway, made using the oriental peel off stickers from Do Crafts, some paper flower roses and leaves (again all new products from Do Crafts).

Here is a close up of the flowers, I think they look very pretty.

I love the little leaf punches. They add the little detail that can often be lacking with just the flowers.
I can see me using these little gems all the time!!
Nikki x

A Christmas wreath....

Here's a Christmas wreath I made from a polystyrene ring, some florist ribbon, curling ribbon, bells and the Do Crafts poinsettia template.
It was really good fun to make and is very very light.

And of course, I just had to make one in this colour!!!

Give it a try ad let me see what you create!

Nikki x

Exciting news.....

starting in January I will be working with the very talented ladies on the Ellephantastic DT.
How cool is that!!!

Keep an eye out for links to the blog, challenges and all things crafty very very soon!!!

Nikki x

My view

No...... not my opinion (although as a lot of you will know, I am not afraid to give that either! lol).
This is the view from my study window....... I find it so inspiring!

 

I love the way that is looks so blue....... it's just the way that the light is at the moment.
When we don't have lots of snow and blizzards, I can see right up to the Pentland Hills.
You could just sit and watch it for hours.

What view do you have out of your window?

Nikki x

Oriental butterfly.

This card has been made using the new range of oriental papers from Do Crafts and the Tim Holtz butterfly die.
I think they both work really well together.

Nikki x

Our winter wonderland walks.

I am so lucky to stay in one of the most beautiful places in the world.
It is a lovely place to live in normally but the winter blanket that has covered it just makes it look stunning.
These pictures were just taken with my phone, imagine how they would look if they were taken with a fancy camera!

My springy things just can't be kept in the house when we have snow. They just love to play in it!
And bounce in it, and chase everything around in it, and eat it!!!
Stay warm....

Nikki x

A little mouse told me,

Meet........ Woodland Folk.
This is one of the woodland folk characters that are out now.
Another lovely range from Do Crafts.
Available in all kinds of mediums, paper - decoupage - stamps - dies - embossing folders.....

Watch this space for more projects using this wonderful range.
This little chap has been made using coredinations card stock and an embossing folder.

Happy craftin'
Nikki x

Edinburgh lights

Last week, Kris and I went to see the German market and lights in Edinburgh.
They are sooooo pretty!
If you get the chance go and have a look.

 

I love the little lights on the trees. They twinkle away and look so very pretty.
The smell of the mulled wine and roasting chestnuts makes it feel so like Christmas.

Nikki x

I spy a mince pie

I just love this collection, another great set from Do Crafts.

 And here's a picture to show the paper ribbon and embelishments off.

Mmmmmmmm warm mince pies.......yummy!

Nikki x

Snow angels!

Kris came to visit me and while we were out with the doggies, he just had to make a snow angel!

I love making snow angels....... so much fun........
Nikki x