Some Completed Projects from Paradise!

Well, I have finally managed to complete some of the projects from Graphicus’ first ever Paradise Retreat!
This is a card made with stamping onto acetate and then backing with gold leaf.
This is a stitched accordion book – I have to say we all did very well here considering the time of day that we had needle and thread in our hands!
Jean Hardy from Crafty Individuals taught this particular project – A “Shrine”.  Can you spot the deliberate mistake???
 
And Glenda showed us all how to make this wonderful “Diptych Dreams” arched book.
I still have a couple of tags to finish and two stampbord boxes! However I haven't made a card for a week and now have challenge starvation fever so off to try and accomplish that – family allowing – they’ll be wanting their Sunday Lunch/Dinner!

Funky Fairy Christmas Workshop

I signed up for the FF Christmas Workshop (I think there’s  still some places   left) – its now on Day6 and I’ve only just finished Day1!!!
That work thing just keeps getting in the way!
Anyhow here are my finished projects for day1 – I have to say I have really enjoyed doing them, especially the 3D frame!

The gift box I have made for it to go in wasn't part of the workshop but I made it for a gift and, of course , it needed to be “wrapped”!
This is a gift holder and matching card.

 
Day2 to follow – guess what I’m doing this weekend – yup – trying to catch up with the projects! Will keep me busy and not causing mischief!
I hope all you lucky peeps at the NEC are having a great time and are emptying your purses! Please share!
I made the decision not to go – I am going on the first Graphicus retreat next weekend – am keeping my pennies for then! I am on a sleep count down! Can’t wait, a whole weekend of getting inky and messy with the wonderful Glenda Waterworth and team.
TTFN

Graphicus September Challenge And Inky Fingers!

Well, since I dug the canvas's out of the stash I have been messy, and this is what I came up with after having a play!
Boy - did I have inky fingers!
I have decided to enter it into this months Graphicus challenge.

Ingredients:
Anitas Antique White acrylic paint mixed with walnut stain Distress Ink
Distress Inks - walnut stain, pine needles and fired brick
Glimmer mist - copper
Stamp from Harlequin Rose plate from Graphicus/Elusive images,
Gold embossing powder.

Until later!
Hugs
SuzyX

MMSC 17

This weeks sketch is here.
I've used one of my favourite stamp sets and have attempted to build a scene!
I got good and messy with glimmer mists :-)), and paint. Just love making a mess!
Paper used is from Artylicious CD Peacock Summer, and the stamp set is called All of A Twitter (surprise, surprise!). All are from Graphicus!

TTFN
SuzyX

MMSC 16

Here's my entry for this weeks MMCS challenge 16
The sketch is here.
I am trying to get into the Christmas Spirit - the bad weather is helping and I keep reminding myself of how many Chrimbo cards I'm going to need!
All papers are from the Artylicious CD, Seasons Greetings from Graphicus, the stamp is also from Graphicus, Stocking and Bauble Script.
Pearls are from Kanban and the snowflakes are a very recent treat from K&Co.

Well, its late and time for some R&R!
Until later
SuzyX

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Mad Friday!

What a day - don't seem to have got much done but have been so busy!
Still, I had time to make this!

I have used the sketch this week from MMCS and, following this months challenge theme at Graphicus on complementary colours - red and green.

Stamp used - from Harlequin Rose theme plate from Graphicus, stamped onto card I had previously sprayed with glimmer mists - also from Graphicus.
The image was coloured with Derwent Inktense pencils.
The papers are from Artylicious CD,s Damask Delights and Seasons Greetings
Ribbon was a find in my ever growing stash!

You may have noticed here my love of all things Graphicus - especially their stamps and glimmer mists - lovely and messy!


Nighty night peeps - lets hope tomorrow is a calmer day!

SuzyX

Dont try new ideas when you've had a drink............

Well - now here's a story - I found a tutorial on You Tube for this card and wow - I love it - however this is not what I was saying on my 3rd attempt! Completely made a total and utter mess!


I will use it again - now I have the knack!
Heres the inside of the card when folded out and I decorated the back also


I have entered this card into two challenges:

Stamping for the weekend no.11 - Days gone by
Polkadoodles - to make a card with at least 2 folds!

Papers used - Papermania Boutique by Jesse Edwards
Stamps used - flower and butterfly set of foam stamps from QVC, sentiment from Elusive Images at Graphicus
Pearls are from Kanban

Until later!
SuzyX

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge 17

This weeks challenge is "Inside - Out".

I suddenly thought of a blank paper mache book that I have sat on the shelf in my little hide away, just the thing for this challenge!
It has taken me all day, I might add, the family have not really seen me except to wash the mess off my hands, brushes, mats, sponges and anything else that got in the way!
Its quite an Autumnal look - sub-consciously I think the bad weather has affected my choice of paint and paper!
I used Anita's Antique white acrylic paint to cover the whole thing and then distressed the box with inks and metallic wax.
The papers used are from K & Co and the flowers and leaves are from Wild Orchid Crafts.
The stamps are from Graphicus and are Elusive Images, Tall Trees stamp plate and the butterflies are from Clarity Stamps.
My little butterfly chipboard is ScarpFX - beautiful chipboard products - Graphicus sell them too!

Well, thats the weekend over, the "W" thing tomorrow - keeps me out of the shops though!
although not quite true - the internet is open anytime!!!



TTFN - everyone have a good week.