Some christmas goodies

The shabby girls have been creating some christmas cards for two raks that I am going to find hard to part with.

Here are some pics of them with some scrap goodies I put together.

Rak 1

Rak 2

There are a few more cards still on the way so if you are one of the lucky winners you will have a surprise or two.

Just what do you need to do to be in the running. Post a comment on this post telling us your favorite christmas memory and make sure you are following the shabby blog and we will do a random draw on the 18th Nov. The shabby girls will be sharing their favorite memory too so make sure you pop into their blogs as well.

Looking forward to hearing all your stories.

Paper flowers

Hi there Shabby girls.
It is my turn this month for a mid challenge tip or step and seeing as this months challenge is to make a handmade embellie and I love to make flowers I thought I'd show you all how I did mine on my challenge layout. I was inspired by the Prima ones out at the moment to try and make something similar. I didn't get that look but love them anyway.

Step 1
From some old dress making patterns cut 2 strips roughly 12 inches long. I 2 inches and 1 3 inches roughly. lol I don't measure these things.

Step 2
Fold each in half and iron.

Step 3
Starting from one end of the folded strip pleat and pinch to form a circle.

Secure center with a few staples, repeat for the second strip and layer them together with a button or a bling center.
Once I had a play with one I couldn't stop and made three. Each one slightly different.
Back flower- My first one, made with the folded edge out and kept flattish.
Right side- Made with the folded edge in and scrunched a little.
Left side-Made with the fold uneven to allow for a more ruffled look.

And here is my flower, the right one, on the layout. Once I had it on there I couldn't resist scrunching it some more.Well I hope that I have inspired you to try and make up some of your own flowers.
I have been checking out the entries we have had in so far and if they are anything to go by it is looking like another tough job for us shabby girls.
Oh and while I am here you all might want to keep an eye on the blog as you never know just what we have got up our sleeves for you very soon.