Bright & breezy :)

Just wanted to share a simple but cheery card that I made at the weekend.

I made this card with the bright fun colours and patterns from the EP summer days paper pad.

The pin wheel is a sizzix die cut (actually was bigger but I cut it down a little to fit comfortably on my card) I also used my scalloped square die, also from sizzix. 

After cutting the scalloped square I cut another from thick cardboard and folded the edges back over it. Never tried it before but I like the result !

I used pro-markers to colour the back of my DP to make it double-sided and added a big chunky brad to the centre of my pin wheel - voila !

Like I said it's simple but it made me smile to play with these bright, happy DP's.

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

Anything goes challenge - Seeing double (2 Dp's, 2 die cuts)

The shabby tea room - Anything goes

Charisma cardz challenge blog - Die cuts

365 cards word Wednesday - Sunshine

Use it Tuesday - Die cuts, punches & cut-outs (both my dies are over a year old and the DP's are old too)

Thanks for visiting me today x

((hugs)) Suzie xoxo

it's just childs play !

The new challenge over at Stampin' for the weekend is

child's play

So let's see your creations either for a child or featuring a child image.

We are sponsored by Live & love crafts who have a store full of the prettiest craft stash available so don't forget to check it out and play along with the challenge to be in with a chance to win.

I used the digital image Kiki hunny bunny from Pollycraft - unfortunately the store is now closed.

I coloured my image with promarkers and added shading with my prisma pencils.

Don't forget to hop on over to the SFTW challenge blog to see all the DT inspiration and get all the details for the challenge x

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

Addicted to stamps & more - Fab sketch 

Avadares challenge - Easter or spring

Digi haven - Easter 

Polkadoodles challenge blog - Easter

Simply create too - Easter & bunnies :)

Fairytale challenge blog - Super cute photo inspiration

Dutch dare card challenge - Spots & stripes

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

((hugs)) Suzie xoxo

Beautiful ballerina

Righto so I must apologise this should have been posted last Friday but apparently blogger had other ideas ! The SFTW challenge runs for another week - so here is your mid challenge reminder !!

SFTW has another fab challenge for you - this fortnight we want to see your projects with Lace (and stamping - digi or rubber !)

We also have a new and also fab sponsor for you - Rick St Dennis offers some great digi stamps at their Etsy store here.

I used the super sweet image Isabella dance recital, available here.

I coloured her with my pro-markers and added shading with my prisma pencils then added some glitter to make her sparkle :)

I ruffled up some tulle off cuts around my die cut image using red line tape to secure - I love the effect. My DP's are from the Rosie collection digi kit available here at Jessica Sprague.

Don't forget to check out all the fab DT inspiration over at the SFTW challenge blog where you can also get all the details for the challenge x

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

Cupcake inspirations 200th challenge - I chose cupcake # 67 (inspired by the girliness and the colours x)

Passion for pro-markers - One for the ladies

Dutch dare card challenge - Girls rule !

Sarah Hurley challenge blog - Recycle ( I used my tulle off cuts)

Paper pretties - Texture

Thanks for visiting me today x

((hugs)) Suzie xoxo

Hoppy Easter

It is time for another fun challenge over at Jellypark and this time we want to see bunnies on your projects :)

Perfect to get ahead for Easter so get those spring papers out and the colours flowing :)

I love Claire's bunny images for any time of year - my favourite toy, as a child, was my binny (I couldn't say bunny and it just stuck !) and later I had a beloved pet rabbit by the same name :)

This particular image is the cute dancing rabbit and is available in the store here I coloured him (or her!) in with my prisma pencils. 

I used DP's from the papermania spots and stripes capsule collection to make my tag and also to paper piece my bunny's dungarees and ears. The sentiment was made in MS Word.

Here's a closer look

Don't forget to bunny hop (ha ha !!) over to the jellypark challenge blog to see all the fabulous DT creations to inspire you and while you are there don't forget to check out the new release images for this fortnight too - you won't be disapointed - I promise x

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

The ribbon carousel blog - Spring is in the air

Crafting for all seasons - Spring into spring

Stampavie and more - Tag it !

Aud sentiments challenge blog - Easter sentiment

C.R.A.F.T challenge - Easter/spring

Crafty ribbons challenge - Anything goes with ribbon

Southern girls challenge - Tag you're it !

Hotshot craft blog - Anything but a card

Cupcake inspirations 200th Challenge - Cupcake # 154 - more bunnies :)

Thanks for visiting me today - I love it when you stop by :)

((hugs)) Suzie xoxo

Hooray

Hello I am back - slightly later than planned but I got here in the end !

This weeks new releases over at Jellypark are 2 more super cute stamps here they are

Princess

 Football Supporter

You can go to the store for a closer look by clicking on the stamp names or head over to the fab Jellypark challenge blog for some inspiration from the DT :)

Here is my card 

Made using the football supporter. Let me tell you that this stamp is going to get used time and time again ! It's perfect for my son and his friends and team mates :)

For inspiration I used the fab sketch over at Cas(e) this sketch

As you can see I flipped it over - hope thats ok x

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

Inspired by - Fab inspiration pic (I used the colours and banner strip)

One stop craft challenge - For the kids

Catered crop recipe swap - Stars

Thanks so much for visiting today x

((hugs)) Suzie xoxo

Love - Clean and simple :)

This week over at Stampin' for the weekend we want to see your crafty creations with 

Distressing

So get out those stamps and papers and start creating with us :)

When I think of a "distressed" card I imagine lots of torn or frayed edges, heavy inked edges and maybe even a steampunk style ! 

I wanted to show you that you can add distressing to any card style - even CAS !

Here is my CAS card

My white CS has a clear embossed pattern on it - if you click to enlarge the pic you might just see it !

I crimped the border strip before distressing with white acrylic paint along with the heart.

Don't forget to check the SFTW challenge blog for lots more fabulous inspiration from the DT and all the details of the challenge.

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

Crafty Ann's challenge - Love actually

Moving along the times - Love is in the air

Crafty creations challenge - Love/heart

Creative belli blog - Valentines/hearts

Little red wagon - Use the word LOVE

Paper craft star - Red

Addicted to stamps and more - BINGO (I used Heart, Stamp & Love)

Thanks for visiting me today - I love it when you stop by x

((hugs)) Suzie xoxo

So sweet :)

Good morning today I wanted to share with you a project I made for the new challenge over at Jellypark :)

This time our challenge is 

So sweet 

Yep we want to see your sweet creations this time around.

I made a little treat bag with the super sweet bunny rabbit costume digi stamp and one the bunting images. Both are coloured with my prisma's and highlighted with stickles glitter glue.

I made the sentiment strip in MS word and the DP is from a super old paper pack called honey &  hugs from papermania. 

These little treat sacks are another great way to use up your scraps. They are also super quick and easy to create and make a really sweet personal gift especially for the kids.

Here's another pic for you 

Don't forget to hop on over to the Jellypark friends challenge blog to check out all the fabulous inspiration from the DT and also check out the fab new releases from the store.

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

Sarah Hurley challenges - Anything but a card

Craft us crazy - Use your cutting machine (big shot) and fav' technique (colouring)

Bunny Zoes crafts monthly challenge - Anything goes

Craft your passion challenges - Pastels

Shopping our stash challenge - Use your oldest bling

Thanks so much for visiting me today x

((hugs)) Suzie xoxo

Posies and polka dots :)

Hello again - Happy Wednesday !

Yep you made it half way through the week ! Just a couple more days until the weekend :)

I know that I have been a blogging fiend this week - so sorry to my followers who will most likely be sick of me by now ! But my mojo is rockin' at the moment ! I am finding myself fired up for crafting again after a period where I really lacked enthusiasm for it. 

This time I was inspired by the fabulous inspiration card by Laurie Willison over at Muse and used her super layout to create my card.

 I was also fired up by the current challenge over at the catered crop recipe swap (one of my most fav' places to visit for a mojo shake up) This week the lovely Linda wants to see polka dots on our creations.

I instantly knew I wanted to use black and white polka dots but I didn't have any DP with them so I took some black CS, some dies and my eyelet punches and made some myself !!

I then mirrored the polka dots by adding a circle for my sentiment and also with my felt rolled roses, rhinestones and even the little black button on my butterfly. I hand cut the leaves from felt and added a little bit of simple back stitching for an extra touch.

This really was a fun card to create - I have always enjoyed making handmade flowers and I love how the die cut "polka dots" turned out :)

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

Craft room challenges - Handmade embellishments (Flowers & leaves)

City crafter challenge - Just for you my friend

Crazy 4 challenges - Show friendliness

Thanks so much for visiting me today x

((hugs)) Suzie xoxo

Love cut

Hello again I am back tonight to show you a valentines card I made using the sketch over at

CAS(E) this sketch here is the fab sketch

I love this super sketch for it's amazing simplicity especially highlighted with the striking red/black colour combo I used here.

The hearts were cut using my Nellie Snellen heart multi frame die and I added some clear gems for a bit of bling :)

Simple but stunning - I hope !

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

CAS on Sunday - Be mine valentine

Crazy Amigo Challenge - Hearts

Top tip Tuesday - Let me call you sweetheart

{PIN}spirational challenge - Fab photo inspiration this week :)

Thanks for visiting today I love it when you stop by :)

((hugs)) Suzie xoxo

Love .....

Hello I wanted to hop on this morning and show you a card that I made last night.

I was inspired by the current deconstructed sketch especially this beauty created by the uber talented Sheri Gilson.

Here's the sketch.

I used paper scraps from MME Love me paper pad for my pennants and a doily cut with my cheery Lynn English tea party doily die.

The satin ribbon, embroidery floss and button are from my stash.

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

Amusing challenges - Doilies

The ribbon girls - Love or valentines

My time to craft - Love is in the air

Creative corner challenge - Love & hearts

Thanks so much for visiting me today - I love it when you stop by x

((hugs)) Suzie xoxo