tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24282658735578471562024-02-21T04:11:27.775+00:00Crafty SuzySusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810365290007237665noreply@blogger.comBlogger234125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428265873557847156.post-42558788928991435682012-09-13T20:35:00.004+01:002012-09-13T20:35:51.027+01:00Sketch Saturday #224<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Here is my entry into this weeks <a href="http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/week-224-with-simon-says-stamp.html" target="_blank">sketch</a>!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The stamp is from <a href="http://www.mosdigitalpencil.com/tom-and-tilly/" target="_blank">Mo Manning</a> and the papers are all from <a href="http://www.pinkpetticoat.co.uk/cc_sweet_flourishes/cc_sweet_flourishes.php" target="_blank">Pink Petticoat</a> - in fact all digital!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The card is for my parents who are celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary this weekend!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Now, I do feel old! </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Well, congratulations Mum and Dad, love you both.</span></span><br />
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Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810365290007237665noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428265873557847156.post-83544900216113052402012-08-22T21:18:00.002+01:002012-08-22T21:18:37.518+01:00Stamptacular Sunday Challenge 176<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Here is my entry into this weeks <a href="http://stamptacularsundaychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/this-weeks-challenge-is-going-to-be-so.html" target="_blank">challenge</a>, which is themed "Lets hear it for the girls!"<br />
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The stamp is from<a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/acatalog/New_Hat.html" target="_blank"> Lili of the Valley</a>, and has been coloured with chalks for a more subtle affect.<br />
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Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810365290007237665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428265873557847156.post-85950454414043750552012-08-22T21:13:00.002+01:002012-08-22T21:13:27.450+01:00Sunday Sketch and Stamp 120<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Here is my entry for this weeks <a href="http://sundaysketchandstamp.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/sketch-120-anne-maries-sketch.html" target="_blank">challenge</a>.<br />
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The stamp used is from<a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/acatalog/Stamp_-_Cake_Glorious_Cake.html" target="_blank"> Lili of the Valley</a>.<br />
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Thank you for looking.<br />
SuzyX</div>
Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810365290007237665noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428265873557847156.post-8602413701754991282012-08-22T21:05:00.002+01:002012-08-22T21:21:13.738+01:00Penny Black Challenge - August.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Here is my entry for this months <a href="http://pennybfriendssaturdaychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/penny-black-saturday-august-challenge.html" target="_blank">challenge</a> .</div>
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The theme is "Double Trouble", i:e to use 2 different penny black images.</div>
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I did make my own buttons from shrink plastic stamped with one of the flower stamps from T-transparent "Flowers and Wishes" but unfortunately you just can see them all that well, so whilst I had the shrink plastic out I made a charm instead from T-transparent "Purrfect Day"!</div>
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I have also been learning to make my own jewellery as well.</div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">These brooches are from Spellbound Beads - they sell the kits individually to raise money for the QEHB Cyberknife Appeal. Check it out</span><span class="column_main"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> <a href="http://www.spellboundbead.co.uk/category/446/Katie" target="_blank">here</a> </span>!</span></span></span></span><br />
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Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810365290007237665noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428265873557847156.post-81792931672784278862012-07-30T20:27:00.002+01:002012-07-30T20:27:47.321+01:00Another of lifes milestones.....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Good evening to all!<br />
Well its been a stressful and mad few weeks, culminating in my son leaving home and moving into University flats this Wednesday!. Its definitely a strange feeling - thank god I have my hobby to fall back on, it will help take my mind off the worry.<br />
It doesn't matter how old they are - you are a Mother and its part of the job description - of course he thinks I am being far to fussy about the whole thing!<br />
I suppose I should be grateful that he is confident and able enough to take this step.<br />
.........Now I am wittering! Lets get creative instead!<br />
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I finally found a peaceful few hours yesterday to make this card using <a href="http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/week-218-with-craft-barn.html" target="_blank">Sketch Saturdays</a> latest sketch.<br />
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I am also entering it into this months <a href="http://pennybfriendssaturdaychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/penny-black-saturday-july-challenge.html" target="_blank">Penny Black Challenge</a> where the theme is Summertime.<br />
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TTFN, have a great week everyone ;-)<br />
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SuzyXXX</div>Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810365290007237665noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428265873557847156.post-27129280258562882912012-06-24T20:50:00.001+01:002012-06-24T20:50:22.891+01:00Never Stop dancing!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
At last the sun has come out! Things were getting a little soggy here!<br />
Here is my entry into this weeks <a href="http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/week-213-23rd-june-sponsored-by-digi.html" target="_blank">Sketch Saturday Challenge.</a><br />
I am also entering this card into this weeks <a href="http://pennybfriendssaturdaychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/penny-black-saturday-challengeweek-207.html" target="_blank">Penny Black Saturday Challenge</a>, where the theme is "flags"!<br />
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The stamp is from Penny Black, Slapstick Cling by Mo Manning. The papers were free in this months "<a href="http://www.practicalpublishing.co.uk/shop/product519.html" target="_blank">homemade</a>" magazine, and the bunting is Tando chipboard. </div>
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<br /></div>Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810365290007237665noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428265873557847156.post-74479663431391088402012-06-11T19:42:00.000+01:002012-06-11T19:42:20.895+01:00Sunday Sketch and Stamp 110<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Here is my entry into this<a href="http://sundaysketchandstamp.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/challenge-110-emmas-sketch.html" target="_blank"> weeks</a> challenge.<br />
The papers are form Melissa Frances, Kitschy Kitchen range and the stamp is from Docrafts Lucy Cromwell Stamps Sheet.<br />
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<br /></div>Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810365290007237665noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428265873557847156.post-40332476043956248142012-06-10T21:10:00.001+01:002012-06-10T21:10:11.225+01:00Taking it easy........<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Well, it is Sunday, and oh, has the rain come down!<br />
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What better excuse for a creative day - not that I need an excuse really!<br />
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I have entered this card into 2 challenges, <a href="http://pennybfriendssaturdaychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/penny-black-saturday-challengeweek-205.html" target="_blank">Penny Black Saturday Challenge no 205</a>, where the theme is red, white and blue and<a href="http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/week-211-9th-june-sponsored-by-simon.html" target="_blank"> Sketch Saturday week 211</a>.<br />
The papers were free with a magazine, and the stamp is from a Penny Black T-Transparent sheet, Bubbly.<br />
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Yesterday I discovered that I was a winner at last weeks Penny Black Saturday Challenge, along with <a href="http://lindylou-lifeinthecraftlane.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Linda</a>, who made a beautiful card!Yeah for us!<br />
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And speaking of taking it easy, I think my beautiful Siamese has it just right! The saying - "if you want to finding the warmest, comfiest place in the house, ask the cat" - is so right!<br />
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Until the next time, keep well.<br />
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Here is my entry for this <a href="http://sundaysketchandstamp.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/sketch-109-alexs-sketch.html" target="_blank">weeks</a> challenge.<br />
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Papers and stamps are from the new Lucy Cromwell range at Docrafts.</div>
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<br /></div>Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810365290007237665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428265873557847156.post-39850361494275614382012-06-05T18:55:00.003+01:002012-06-05T18:55:41.705+01:00Penny Black Saturday Challenge 204<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Here is my entry for this <a href="http://pennybfriendssaturdaychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/penny-black-saturday-challengeweek-204.html" target="_blank">weeks</a> "case-it"challenge.<br />
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The stamp is from the t-transparent sheet Flowers and Wishes.<br />
Thanks for looking.<br />
SuzyX</div>Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810365290007237665noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428265873557847156.post-35422286308218438702012-06-05T18:51:00.001+01:002012-06-05T18:56:09.870+01:00Sketch Saturday 210<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Here is my entry for this <a href="http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/week-210-2nd-june-sponsored-by-ladybug.html" target="_blank">weeks </a>sketch.<br />
Again, my love affair with Wellington Bear continues!!!<br />
He is just great for "men'" cards!<br />
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Papers and images are all from Docrafts Wellington Bear range.<br />
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SuzyX</div>Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810365290007237665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428265873557847156.post-33645826009881831862012-06-02T21:32:00.002+01:002012-06-02T21:32:41.430+01:00Sunday Sketch and Stamp 108<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Phew! Just made it!<br />
here is my entry for this weeks<a href="http://sundaysketchandstamp.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/sketch-108-donnas-sketch.html" target="_blank"> Sunday Sketch and Stamp</a>.<br />
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Here is my entry into this weeks <a href="http://pennybfriendssaturdaychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/penny-black-saturday-challengeweek-203.html" target="_blank">challenge</a>.<br />
The stamps used are from the t-transparent sheet Flowers and Wishes.<br />
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Here is this weeks entry for <a href="http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/week-209-sponsored-by-craft-barn.html" target="_blank">Sketch Saturday</a> challenge.<br />
All products are from Do crafts Wellington Bear.<br />
Thank you for looking.<br />
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SuzyX</div>Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810365290007237665noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428265873557847156.post-74760098686046306602012-05-17T21:17:00.003+01:002012-05-17T21:17:54.677+01:00Penny Black and Sunday Sketch and Stamp.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Here is a combined entry for<a href="http://pennybfriendssaturdaychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/penny-black-saturday-challengeweek-201.html" target="_blank"> Penny Black Challenge Saturday</a> and <a href="http://sundaysketchandstamp.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/challenge-106-maggies-sketch.html" target="_blank">Sunday Sketch and Stamp</a>.<br />
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SuzyXX <br />
<br /></div>Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810365290007237665noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428265873557847156.post-24043350612206708572012-05-17T21:08:00.001+01:002012-05-17T21:18:34.067+01:00Sketch Saturday #207<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Here is this <a href="http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/week-207-12th-may-sponsored-by-simon.html" target="_blank">weeks</a> entry!<br />
The stamp is from the new Wellington range at Docrafts, as are the papers.<br />
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SuzyXX</div>Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810365290007237665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428265873557847156.post-47391948669466879372012-05-11T20:00:00.002+01:002012-05-11T20:00:53.369+01:00Sketch Saturday week 206, 5 May 2012<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Its been sometime but I am not gonna bore anybody with why, life is to short!<br />
So, here's my first challenge entry for sometime.<br />
Its for Sketch Saturday!<br />
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And its for a friend who has just had a baby!<br />
The stamp I have used is from <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/acatalog/Occasions.html" target="_blank">Lili of The Valley</a>, "All our Dreams" and the papers are from Forever Friends New Arrival.<br />
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With Love<br />
<i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Suzy XXX</span></i></div>Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810365290007237665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428265873557847156.post-37523986658488425332010-07-25T16:00:00.000+01:002010-07-25T16:00:34.634+01:00An Alternative Gift Bag!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijm02nsD3sfegvmhvqI5Xnt4NnsVg2zdJuXTw9KnY_vpI82jmPfQZ50uINRw4rsOa8dDnnWB4nBSt9Xt5kV1ZdhnRfBnwnQFLpVLEarDnYwaN60OZWZQp6_o9sM6qs3YMuTWQCUHRNisQ/s1600/DSCF9436.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijm02nsD3sfegvmhvqI5Xnt4NnsVg2zdJuXTw9KnY_vpI82jmPfQZ50uINRw4rsOa8dDnnWB4nBSt9Xt5kV1ZdhnRfBnwnQFLpVLEarDnYwaN60OZWZQp6_o9sM6qs3YMuTWQCUHRNisQ/s320/DSCF9436.JPG" width="245" /></a></div><br />
I have made this bag as a gift for a dear friend following this <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dots-little-ditty-bag">pattern</a> (<a href="http://patbythehook.blogdrive.com/archive/56.html">Dots little Ditty Bag</a>!) - I have made it a little taller so that I could get what I wanted into it and also added a flower brooch :-)<br />
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I am loving crochet!<br />
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The yarn is from <a href="http://www.knitandsew.co.uk/Stylecraft_Special_DK_wool_Bluebell_1082.htm">here</a> and a bargain! <br />
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The gift cards I had made at <a href="http://uk.moo.com/en/">Moo</a> - I love this store - everything is so professionally finished - check it out! <br />
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OK - back to the hook - I have a rather large afghan blanket on the go right now!<br />
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With love<br />
SuzyXSusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810365290007237665noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428265873557847156.post-85915838352245404472010-07-25T14:35:00.000+01:002010-07-25T14:35:37.154+01:00Reptiles!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl5n5sSyagpmDGZgr0iVonXgg3iZH4r_7WwBnfGhDYx89HaVr12QIOTvjDOEkqWe0U-EKsz_NNUDoxNOgZssvdjrqQ8cYGNtb4QTrYqhYfZ3kD5cJuBEvgJoE3gFvQWaTxmYuZW33F7sw/s1600/DSCF9430.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl5n5sSyagpmDGZgr0iVonXgg3iZH4r_7WwBnfGhDYx89HaVr12QIOTvjDOEkqWe0U-EKsz_NNUDoxNOgZssvdjrqQ8cYGNtb4QTrYqhYfZ3kD5cJuBEvgJoE3gFvQWaTxmYuZW33F7sw/s320/DSCF9430.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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Me best buddies son had a Birthday on the 22nd and he has a thing for anything reptilian! Its certainly interesting going round to their home - Its amazing what you do for your kids, I would never have thought that me buddlet would agree to pets - now they have a Gecko, a Snake and a dog!<br />
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Anyhow I saw this stamp ages ago and knew it would be great for him so here's a card I made with it.<br />
I have followed the sketch on <a href="http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/2010/07/week-112-17th-july-sponsored-by-nikki.html">Saturday Sketch</a> - this was last weeks sketch - oops - forgot to post it in time! LOL.<br />
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DPs - Basic Grey - Wags and Whiskers<br />
Stamp is from Magnolia coloured with watercolour pencils<br />
Lots of Walnut stain distress ink and stickles<br />
Sentiment is from <a href="http://www.craftworkcards.co.uk/default.aspx">craftwork cards</a><br />
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I have entered the card into the following challenges<br />
<a href="http://justmagnolia.blogspot.com/2010/07/week-65-vintage.html">Just Magnolia</a> where the theme is Vintage<br />
<a href="http://thestampmanchallenges.blogspot.com/2010/07/challenge-1-anything-goes.html">The Stampman Challenge </a>and the <a href="http://stampwithsarahkay.blogspot.com/2010/07/challenge-102-anything-goes.html">Stampavie challenge</a> who both have the same theme - Everything Goes<br />
<a href="http://creativecottagechallenge.blogspot.com/2010/07/creative-cottage-challenge-19-touchy.html">The Creative Cottage Challenge</a> where the theme is Touchy Feely - lots of paper distressing and distress stickles!<br />
<a href="http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/2010/07/cutie-patootie.html">Papertake Weekly</a> where the theme is Cutie Patootie - hes a cutiepie - as is the recipient of the card! XX<br />
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TTFN<br />
SuzyXXXSusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810365290007237665noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428265873557847156.post-76990390758214641802010-07-18T19:00:00.000+01:002010-07-18T19:00:38.643+01:00Finishing - and starting projects! And a B****y good lunch on Friday!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeN7AKYMEKW1jMiwiWjnVjYpT557_okuYTnTntHzVYh_ThBdFDV9CYrhSzB7wRltyUX9hGXpGrTBtA5hu00CT4KopAieo8PWnFI1j406MGMOl28XWrlKMruQztRQHFpQaILnoclPmUBgs/s1600/DSCF9414.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeN7AKYMEKW1jMiwiWjnVjYpT557_okuYTnTntHzVYh_ThBdFDV9CYrhSzB7wRltyUX9hGXpGrTBtA5hu00CT4KopAieo8PWnFI1j406MGMOl28XWrlKMruQztRQHFpQaILnoclPmUBgs/s320/DSCF9414.JPG" width="256" /></a></div><br />
OK, so me Dragons' finished and now has a new home! Here he/she is - name unknown! <a href="http://www.crochetme.com/media/p/94683.aspx">Here</a> is the pattern I attempted to follow.<br />
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Also the scarf has been tasselled - was easier than I thought to do!<br />
Here it is in all its glory!<br />
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I also had a stab at one of <a href="http://littlegreen.typepad.com/romansock/2010/01/tea-cup-bunnies-or-rapid-rabits.html">Brie's</a> rapid rabbits - mine is not as cute as hers :-( but he is a first and does look rather zany - maybe they take on their creators persona?!!!!<br />
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I had a great day on Friday -I met a friend for lunch - haven't seen her in ages - so it was non stop information sharing - in fact we were the last out.<br />
We dined at the <a href="http://www.3acres.com/home.php">3Acres</a> Inn in Shelley, near Huddersfield - absolutely gorgeous grub - go there if you can - but book first - very popular!<br />
So, instead of getting on with projects that need finishing, I start another as a wee gift for her. watch this space!<br />
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I did plan on going to the Summer Crafting event at Doncaster Racecourse this weekend but I am skint and it would be torture going knowing I can't really spend on goodies :-((( - that's life.<br />
If you go I would love to read about it and see piccies :-))<br />
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With love<br />
SuzyXSusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810365290007237665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428265873557847156.post-63047049703004477152010-07-11T17:05:00.000+01:002010-07-11T17:05:55.178+01:00Knitting! Crochet! Papercraft!Just wanted to share this wonderful yarn I've found.<br />
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Its <a href="http://www.knitandsew.co.uk/Patons_Batik_1_ball_1_scarf.htm">Patons Batik</a> and comes in some wonderful summery colours, there is even a pattern on the ball band for a summery scarf!<br />
So, out came the knitting needles - I haven't done this for 20+ years and after a few false starts I'm on my way!!<br />
Not quite like riding a bike - but got there in the end!<br />
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I bought the yarn from <a href="http://www.knitandsew.co.uk/index.html">Knit and Sew</a> and I have to say it is great service, ordered Tuesday, arrived Wednesday!<br />
Mind you they also have this incredibly great for value <a href="http://www.knitandsew.co.uk/Stylecraft_Special_DK_yarn.htm">yarn</a> on their site - £1.51/100g ball - I bought several! And this wonderful <a href="http://www.knitandsew.co.uk/Plum_Burst_sewing_basket_842.htm">box bag</a> to carry my projects around in. <br />
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I just love the colours and may just have to use them in my next project - I have a huge list of things I'm gonna make - but I have several things on the go at once and have told myself I need to finish these first!<br />
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So I will be kept busy this week -<br />
<div style="background-color: white; color: cyan; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>I have tassels to put on one scarf, </b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: cyan; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>a bag to line, </b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: cyan; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>another bag to complete the crochet work for, </b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: cyan; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>the scarf to finish knitting and </b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: cyan; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>a flower scarf to finish </b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: cyan; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>- oh and a Dragon to complete! </b></span></div><br />
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He needs 1 arm , 2 feet and 3 more spines for his tail!!! Its a bit of a personal joke for someone at work!<br />
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</div>That's a lot!<br />
And there is a special boy who has a birthday this month - so one card to make - trouble is the craft bunker is soooooooo hot at the mo................carry on crocheting/knitting in the cooler parts of the house!<br />
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Enjoy the weather people<br />
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SuzyXSusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810365290007237665noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428265873557847156.post-30418541288679642602010-06-27T16:40:00.000+01:002010-06-27T16:40:00.473+01:00First Crocheted Bag Part 2!OMG - how much did the bag shrink - I wasn't prepared for that!<br />
Well, its safe to say the felting process was a success - it is most definitely felted!!<br />
Here it is made up - I am a proud "mother"!!!!<br />
Now I want to line it - its a good excuse to go shopping tomorrow ;-) <br />
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Whilst waiting for it dry I hooked up this little darling - I needed a pincushion and this will do nicely!<br />
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Ok - next project already in my head (well several are to be honest - just need several more hands!!)<br />
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Enjoy the weather everyone but take care in the sun ;-)<br />
SuzyXSusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810365290007237665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428265873557847156.post-65238784183814665632010-06-26T16:53:00.001+01:002010-06-26T16:53:56.542+01:00First Crocheted Bag, Part 1!I have been kept craft busy this week crocheting a bag!<br />
I was having a little look around the wool shop near to work, <a href="http://www.twistedstitches.co.uk/">Top Wools</a>, and saw this wonderful wool - <a href="http://www.twistedstitches.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=111&products_id=2062">Rico Creative Poems</a>, its 100% wool and its simply gorgeous! Its an absolute pleasure to use and the main part of the bag hooked up so quickly!<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">Its taken me a little while longer to do the flower and bobbles! I am still a novice after all</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">The pattern is in Rowans Crochet Workshop book<a href="http://www.blogger.com/%3Ciframe%20src=%22http://rcm-uk.amazon.co.uk/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=000000&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=F11CDB&lc1=17A2EF&t=crasuz-21&o=2&p=8&l=as1&m=amazon&f=ifr&asins=1906007349%22%20style=%22width:120px;height:240px;%22%20scrolling=%22no%22%20marginwidth=%220%22%20marginheight=%220%22%20frameborder=%220%22%3E%3C/iframe%3E"> </a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm-uk.amazon.co.uk/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=000000&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=F11CDB&lc1=17A2EF&t=crasuz-21&o=2&p=8&l=as1&m=amazon&f=ifr&asins=1906007349" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe></div>which I highly recommend - better than any other crochet book I have - its all in there! If you wanna have a go at this addictive craft then get this book!<br />
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Anyhow, back to me bag! Since its 100% wool I'm felting it - another first! As I write, its in the washing machine with teenagers' jeans - hope it comes out OK...........crossing fingers!<br />
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Until later!<br />
<span class="goog-spellcheck-word" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% yellow;">SuzyX</span>Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810365290007237665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428265873557847156.post-82642011237681088622010-06-16T09:49:00.000+01:002010-06-16T09:49:07.159+01:00And finally.......the last Fathers day card!<br />
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<i>Used</i><br />
DPs are all Basic Grey<br />
Stamp is from <a href="http://www.flower-soft.co.uk/Cart/EC-Selected-Product.php?ProductID=1015">Flower soft, Man of the Match</a><br />
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I have used the sketch from <a href="http://sundaysketchandstamp.blogspot.com/2010/06/challenge-30-ariannes-sketch.html">Sunday Sketch and stamp</a> and am also entering this card into the following challenges <a href="http://cardsformen.blogspot.com/2010/06/challenge-no-12-fathers-day.html">Cards for men</a>, Fathers Day.<br />
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With love SuzyXSusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810365290007237665noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428265873557847156.post-4717582046009062002010-06-14T20:27:00.000+01:002010-06-14T20:27:56.815+01:00And another..........Fathers day card!<br />
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<i>Used</i><br />
Dps are all Basic Grey<br />
Stamp is from Papermania, got mine <a href="http://www.craftsulove.co.uk/men.htm">here</a>!<br />
Punch is from Fiskars<br />
Sentiment is from Personal Impressions, Paula Pascual Sentiments, bargain from <a href="http://www.qvcuk.com/ukqic/qvcapp.aspx/app.detail/params.item.589209">QVC</a> - these are great stamps!<br />
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I have used the sketch from this weeks <a href="http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/2010/06/week-107-12th-june-sponsored-by-simon.html">Sketch Saturday</a> :-), thanks guys!<br />
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Until the next time<br />
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