Giveaway Winner

Hi all,

It's time to announce the winner of my giveaway!

I had a copy of this beautiful e-book, on CD-Rom to giveaway!
It's filled with information, wonderful easy to follow

 instructions, video clips, photographs & more.

The book is available for download or as a CD Rom from

either Vivebooks here or Amazon here.

There were 7 entrants & I asked Mr Random.org to help me choose a winner!
He gave me the number 2!
That's you Elizabeth W
Elizabeth, drop me an email to dawnyfox(at)gmail (dot)com
with your snail mail addy & I'll get your prize posted off as soon as I can!
Thanks to all who entered!

Fantastic Giveaway

Hi all,

You may be aware of the popularity of Harris Tweed at the moment.
There are all sorts of items made from it nowadays!

Recently, an email appeared in my inbox, telling me about a new e-book 

which has just been released.

Harris Tweed Appliqué For Beginners by Chris Hammacot

It's a beautiful book, filled with information, wonderful easy to follow

 instructions, video clips, photographs & more.

You will, without a doubt be inspired to try out the technique, using this wonderful fabric.

Create hand or machine applique with 'Harris Tweed' - in easy steps! Chris Hammacott leads you through plump cushions, quirky tea cosies, a table runner and a wall-hanging, all given the rugged but cosy personality of 'Harris Tweed'. Designs are inspired by Chris's croft life on the Isle of Lewis; and her sheep, chickens, cats and pugs. 

The Kindle cover has reverse applique sheep.

A scarecrow with tweed hat decorates a denim jacket

Three-dimensional flowers enhance a sweater.

Follow the guidelines and techniques, and watch the author demonstrating on the video clips. Whether you are a complete beginner or a more advanced student, Chris will convince you of the wonderful qualities of 'Harris Tweed' for applique.

The book is available for download or as a CD Rom from

either Vivebooks here or Amazon here.

However, I have one copy of the book on CD Rom to giveway.
To be in with a chance to win, simply add your details to the linky below.

You don't have to have a blog to enter.

It would be lovely if you were a follower of my blog but it's not necessary.

It would also be great if you could share this with your friends so that they 

can come & join in the fun too.

Anything Christmas BUT A Card

Good morning all!

(I apologise if you've seen this post before, I scheduled it a 

week too early, much to my embarrassment! lol)

Christmas is fast approaching & I've been busy getting things ready for craft fairs

& helping out with bits & pieces for parties etc.

I was invited to be GDT for Crafting For All Seasons, this month,

where they are having a month long challenge this time!

The theme is Anything Christmas BUT A Card.

I of course jumped at the chance to play along with my past DT friends!

So, I thought I'd share with you some of the bits & pieces

I've been making!

First up, this cute little man !

He's a Sock Snowman.
Filled with rice & made from a single sock, with

some buttons, ribbon & a little candy cane to embellish!

There are lots of tutorials on the internet for these, so you shouldn't be stuck for ideas!
He's been very popular, in fact, I spent last night making a whole little family of these!

Next up, Snowman Poop! lol

Again, there are lots of tutorials on the internet for this & the image I've used 

 is a little freebie from Whimsie Doodles here

Next, up, Grinch Pills!

A similar idea but just a little bit different.

I found the image here

For both of these projects, I made a little cutting file on my SIL Cameo.

I'm still getting to know it & haven't played as much as I'd like to but 

I'm determined to use it a whole lot more!

Finally, a little Santa Sleigh

A great little alternative to a selection box with lots of chocolate treats!

Again, there are lots of tutorials on the internet.

You can find one on my blog here.
I've been making these for a few years now  & they have proved to be very popular!

I've learned that it's best to wrap the little chocolate bars as when the littlies get 

hold of these & pull them apart, the contents go everywhere otherwise.

It also helps to keep them busy for a little longer, unwrapping things!
They also make great table decorations for place settings! 

There are 3 fantastic sponsors for this challenge, 

Bugaboo

Lacy Sunshine 

&

Stitchy Bear's Digi Outlet

I hope you can play! I'm looking forward to visiting your blogs!

I've been so busy lately I've not had much time to hop!

Don't forget to enter my giveaway here, even if you don't sew yourself,
it's a lovely e-book to look at & it would be a perfect present for anyone who sews,
You have until Saturday to add your name to the link up!

I'm Back With A Card!

Hi Guys, I'm back again finally!

My poor blog has been sitting abandoned while I've been making all sorts of 

Christmas bits & pieces for various different things!

Anyhoo, here is the card I'd like to share with you today!

A birthday card, made using the Lelli-Bot Crafts kit,

Pure Elegance Butterflies & Lace 

The quality of the kit is amazing & it came with lots of brilliant embellishments.

I used a simple layout, using some of the gorgeous embossed card from the kit,

The ribbon, feather & button are all from the kit too!

I did add an extra butterly from my stash!

This photo shows the inside of the card which I decorated with one of the

design papers from the kit as well as some black & white cardstock.

I hope you like it! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog!

I've missed posting but have been so busy I just haven't had time!

I'm hoping things will settle down now & I'll be able to get my Christmas cards writtien,

 & cleaning done before it's time to put up the tree & the other decorations

Then, it will be on to the wrapping up! 

Don't you just love Christmas!

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