Butterfly smile :)

Hello again I am back with another card which should have been posted on Friday (!) but due to a tummy bug was delayed !

It is time for a new challenge over at the Stampin' for the weekend challenge blog and this week we are sponsored by Simon says stamp

Our challenge this fortnight is monochrome. I have to admit that when I hear monochrome I cringe as I find it so difficult to use just one colour but I also have to admit that I really had fun creating this card.

First I created the background by inking up my acrylic block with my distress ink pad and spritzing with a water spray then stamping onto watercolour card. 

Then with the same ink pad I stamped some text on top - this is very faint but if you click on the picture you may see it. Then butterflies "smile" and the sentiment were stamped in a darker pink and finally I attached a couple of buttons with some button twine to the butterflies. 

All of this was then layered onto a matt of pink and popped up on foam pads on the base card.

I hope you like my creation and that you will join in and play along with us at stampin' for the weekend this week x

I would like to add my card to the following challenges;

Crafty sentiments designs challenge blog - Clean & simple

Sweets stamps blog - Stamped background

{pin}spirational challenge - Another fabulous photo inspiration - thanks x

Scrapbook sisters card challenge - Things with wings

Sweet stampin' challenge - Things with wings

Clearly inspired challenge - Things with wings
Outlawz Sunday CAS challenge - CAS spread your wings

Thanks for visiting today x
((hugs)) Suzie xoxo

Type-ical !!

Hello, thanks for stopping by. This post is late as I have been sick again but thankfully am all better now and I am hoping to stay healthy for the rest of the year as that is my quota of ickiness for the year done !!

So if any of you have any tips for staying tummy bug free PLEASE impart your wisdom in the comments section :)

Right back to the important bit - crafting ! On Friday Claire released two new digi stamps at the jellypark store and this fabby retro type writer is one of them.

Type writer digital stamp is available at the store here.

I love this and with the "just a note to say" greeting it can be used for so many occasions. I added a play on words by creating a "you're just my type" sentiment strip in Microsoft Word. I added just a little colour with my prisma pencils just to add a bit of depth.

For my card I used a free digi paper from mel stampz for my base layer and a collage sheet from calico collage on top. I made the folded chevron (and I totally {heart} it) using a fabulous tutorial at Belle papier here.

Don't forget to check out all the other DT creations, and the new challenge too, over at the Jellypark challenge blog.

I would like to add my card to the following challenges;

Crafty Sentiments designs - Clean & simple

Papertake weekly challenge - Anything goes

Little Miss Muffet challenge - Scallops

Crafts & me challenges - Use a digi

Repeat Impressions Sketch A812 - Fab sketch - thanks x

Thanks for visiting me today I hope you have a great weekend x

((hugs)) Suzie xoxo

Christmas fun :)

Well another Wednesday has rolled around again which means that it is time for another challenge over at MMCS challenge blog.

This week our challenge theme is Christmas in August and we are sponsored by the fabulous Whimsy stamps so get that craft stash out and get creating :)

I used a pre-coloured image this week as we've had a super busy week - this one is from the Me to you - Especially for you CD rom as is the DP too.

I used my brand new memory box die - I tried to resist but I just couldn't help myself - it is sooooo very beautiful - don't you agree ?

Here's another pic

Don't forget to check out all the other DT creations on the MMCS challenge blog - you will not be disappointed.

I would like to add my card to the following challenges;

Tammy's scrapin' corner - Show us your bling
Lexi's creations - Sparkle & shine
Love to create challenge - Punches & dies
Crafty calendar challenge blog - Teddy bear parade with lots of layers
Crafty hazelnuts Christmas challenge - Use your fav colour (mine is pink !!)
Krafty hands challenge - Bling it up
Crafty catz weekly challenge - Pink
Christmas cards all year round - Kids Christmas

Thanks for visiting me today x
((hugs)) Suzie xoxo

My girly fix

Hello I hope you are well today I am back to myself after shaking off that nasty flu bug.

We had a weekend away last weekend and I came home exhausted but my mojo was super fired up and on Monday I made not 1, 2 or 3 cards but 4 cards and had a ball at my craft (dining) table !

So here is one of my creations using DP's from the Authentique Uncommon 6x6 paper pad. The butterflies were die cut with my crealies creative die (love this die it cuts 4 different sized butterflies at the same time) I added some grey gems to the butterflies and the sentiment strip and some black satin ribbon from my ribbon stash box.

Love this girly paper with those butterflies and bling - this was def' a super girly fix after a weekend away with the boys !

I would like to add my card to the following challenges;

The pink elephant - Use ribbon
That craft place challenge blog - Things with wings
Creative craft challenges 2 - Just a sentiment
Tuesday alchemy - BINGO (Ribbon or bows/flowers/bling)
The craft  bloggers Network challenge blog - Pink & black
Love to create challenge blog - Punches & dies
The crazy challenge - Black, white & one - obviously pink !
Bearly mine challenges - Sparkle & shine
Outlawz Greetings challenge - Anything with a greeting

Thanks for visiting me today - have a great week x
((hugs)) Suzie xoxo

Here's another ....

I have another card to show you to today that I made for a friend.

I knew I wanted a CAS "grown-up girly" card and I wanted it to be pretty but still elegant.

I have used a DP and also image stamps from pink petticoat and a sentiment from HOTP. The embossing behind the DP is from a sizzix texture plate which I had forgotten I had but I'm glad I remembered as it looks great here :) I heat embossed the sentiment in white EP. 3 little gold gems complete the card.

I would like to add my card to the following challenges;

Card crafters circle - CAS
Crafts for eternity - Brilliant birthdays
Paper players - Tic-tac-toe (Birthday, dry embossing & ribbon)
Fashionista challenge - Baby's or birthdays
Inky impressions challenge - Embossing (both heat & dry on here)

Thanks for visiting today x
((hugs)) Suzie xoxo

Paper therapy

Well I am still not feeling any better - still got terrible tummy cramps - not sure what the hell it is but I wish it would hurry it up and go ! To take my mind off my belly (!) I have been playing with paper and watching the Olympics all day :)

While browsing through some blogs this afternoon I came across this super post/tutorial over at the Kraft journal and thought I'd give it a go. I have some Stampin' up papers and stamps which haven't really been used that much and knew they'd look fab with this technique so out they came.

After assembling the "quilted" panel I swiped my versamark ink pad across the edges added some bronze EP and heat embossed. I embossed the center flower motif the same and also the border along the bottom - the bronze embossing looks great I love it :) I embossed the "thanks so much" sentiment in white to make it "pop". The thin ribbon just added the finishing touch I wanted and it's done !

Here's a (slightly wonky) closer look at that panel

What a fantastic way to use up scraps of paper - I will def' be playing more with this technique - thanks to Lynn over at The Kraft journal for the amazing inspiration & sketch x

Supplies used:
DP-Everyday enchantment (SU) STAMPS-Fresh vintage (SU) & Sentiment HOTP

I would like to add my card to the following challenges;

The Kraft Journal - Use any sketch (Yours !)
Paper pretties Monday challenge - Use 2 or more DP's
Tammy's scrapin' corner - Anything goes
Paper pretties Wednesday challenge - Thank you cards
Inky impressions challenges - Embossing

Thanks for visiting today x
((hugs)) Suzie xoxo

Great catch !

Hello and happy Wednesday :)

I am looking forward to the rest of the week as I've spent the last 3 days feeling poorly :( and I am not a good patient ! I do not get ill very often (thank goodness) but when I do I hate it (who  doesn;t ?!) I like to take a tablet and feel better and when I can't I mope ! Today is day 3 of feeling yuk so I'm sure I'll be better tomorrow - fingers crossed ;)

Today it is time for a new challenge over at My mums craft shop challenges and this week want to see cards inspired by ice cream colours. I chose chocolate chip with sprinkles :)

My image is a rubber stamp from the greetings farm not sure what he is called I've had him ages but never inked him up. 

I coloured him first with my Pro-markers then added some shading with my prisma's then die cut and chalked the edges a little. All the stitching is done by hand but I think it's worth the effort I love the look :)

DP's are from the BG Life of the party 6x6 paper pad and the sweet sentiment was a freebie clear stamp with a magazine. Stars die cut using sizzix framelits stars. 

Here's another pic 

Don't forget to hop over to MMCS challenges to check out all the great DT creations and get all the details for the challenge.

I used the fabulous sketch over at mojo Monday 

I would also like to add my card to the following challenges;

Loves rubberstamps challenge blog - Fab inspiration photo - thanks

Cupcake craft challenges - The great outdoors

Ooh la la creations blog - 1 image, 2 DP's & 3 embellishments

Paper pretties Monday challenge - Use 2 or more DP's 

House of gilli - Fall colours

Thanks for visiting today x

((hugs)) Suzie xoxo

You're #1 !

Good morning – yay it’s Friday J and we have enjoyed a week of sunshine here in the UK. I love the heat and the kids have had a great week in the paddling pool and sprinkler we even went for a paddle in a local river to cool off one day.

Today I wanted to show you a new card I made for the new challenge over at Jellypark friends Friday challenge this week we are celebrating the Olympics and all things sporty J

I have used one of the Jellypark new releases called boy no1 medal which is perfect for this challenge and another super cute addition to the jellypark store – you can find him here.

I used DP’s from the EP happy days 6x6 paper pad and coloured my image with prisma’s . I made the sentiment in word to go with the image.

Here is another pic

Don’t forget to hop on over to the Jellypark friends challenge blog and check out all the fab DT inspiration and other new release too – You will not be disappointed.

Oh and while you are there check out the information on the new jellypark members club which is simple to join and as a member you get treated to freebies and special offers as well as images exclusive to members only – who wouldn’t want to join ?!

I would like to add my card to the following challenges;

Paper pretties Wednesday challenge - Birthday card

Digi doodle shops challenges - Lets get stripey

SJ papercrafts challenge 7 - Olympics

Thanks for visiting me today – have a great weekend x

((hugs)) Suzie xoxo

Girly goodness :)

Good morning I hope you are all enjoying the sunshine wherever you are ! The UK has finally found a little summer and I am lovin' it ! Isn't it amazing how a little sunshine can make everything feel a little easier - it certainly brightens my mood :)

Anyway I am here to show you a card that I made for the new challenge over at MMCS - this week our challenge theme is "Birthday girls"

I can't wait to see your creations this week I just know there will be lots of ribbon, lace, glitter and all things pretty :)

I used a wee stamps clear stamp and coloured her first with my Lyra aquacolors then added shading and depth with my prisma pencils - it is the first time I tried this combination and wasn't sure if the sansodor would mix very well with the aquacolor water colouring but it seemed fine and definitely added lots more depth to the image.

The yummy DP's are from the BG Picadilly paper pad and the main frame is die cut with my fleur de lis square spellbinders. I added lace from my local haberdashery - I love the clean bright white - and flowers which I tipped with scattered straw distress ink and lemon stickles.

Here is another look (sorry about the weird angle !)

I hope you'll check out all the details over at the MMCS challenge blog - the DT have been busy making some lovely cards and projects to inspire you.

I would also like to add my card to the following challenges;

Basic Grey challenges - Things with wings
Come & get it - BINGO (I used gems, diecuts & flowers - actually there is only one thing in the grid I DIDN't use !)
Let's ink it up - All girl
Card makin' Mamas - 1 image, 2 DP's & 3 embellies
Stamptacular Sunday Challenge - Use 2 or more dies (Spellbinders fleur de lis & Die-namics flat bottomed clouds)
Tammy's scrapin corner - BINGO (Ribbon, free space & flowers)
Bunny Zoes crafts challenge - Lace & swirls (swirls on frame)

Thanks for visiting me today - have a great day x
((hugs)) Suzie xoxo

All dressed up .....

Today is our second stamp spotlight feature over at Jellypark friends. The lovely Kenzie picked this super image as her favourite

Girl dressing up

She is available at the Jellypark store here

I coloured my image with pro-markers and paper peiced her dress, scarf and hat trim then added pearls to her necklace.

I used DP from the Playdate digital paper pack by design by Dani at Jessicasprague.com. I love these bright fresh colours.

I also made this cute giftcard holder to go with my card

I hope you will take the time to have a look at the rest of the fab Jellypark DT creations over at Jellypark friends and if you have made a project with this stamp (new or old) then share it with us there.

I would also like to add my card to the following challenges;

SFYTT - Fabulous sketch (I am being brave and adding my card to the amazing array of talent over at Jen's July SFYTT)

Cupcake craft room - Lots of layers

Oozak challenge blog - Bright colours

Really reasonable ribbons ramblings - Sizzling summer colours and some ribbon

Creative stamp friends - Paper peicing

Crafty boots challenges - BINGO (Ribbon/stripes(on my ribbon)/yellow)

Divas by design - Anything goes

Crafty sentiments designs challenge blog - Blue & orange

Papertake weekly challenge - Girly

Thanks for visiting me today I hope you have a great weekend x

((hugs)) Suzie xoxo