Busy weekend!

Why or why is there not enough hours in the day, days in the week, weeks in the month.....................?

I just havn't had the time to create very much at all this week!

Maybe its the time of year?

I've spent all my day shopping and cleaning and I have so many ideas buzzing around in my head!

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!

Think I need to start jotting them down - thats another thing - I am getting to the stage in my life when things fly into my head and then fly straight back out again!

Now this is what I have been following, I am glued to the screen, the man is such an inspiration! I want all the goodies he uses and I want to have a go at all the things he is teaching! Frustration setting in again!

This is what I am talking about!  Please dont tell OH - I have just had to order a few extra goodies so I can have a go at some of these techniques! 

On another topic, tomorrow I am going to Craftwork Cards Christmas Event - yeah!!!! OH has paid for me to go! XXXXX to him!  Maybe he just wants a peaceful day! LOL

Hope everyone is well
SuzyX

WOYWW!

This makes my Wednesday!
A good old nosey around at everyone elses crafty lifes! See them all here!
As per usual work interferes with my crafty time - although it does fund it so I shouldnt complain!
So, on my desk is a Stampin' Up Catalogue - I want everything in there! Just having problems choosing - Emma - HELP!!!!
I am also in a "colouring in" mood this week - so have got out the twinkling H2O's and am painting :-).
All of a sudden everyone wants a card for this and a card for that, hence a variety of images!  The stamps are from Kraftin' Kimmie, Little Claire Designs and Sugar Nellie
The Kraftin' Kimmie stamps are a newish purchase and I love 'em- so much larger than I had imagined and so easy to colour ;-)
Ok - lets get back to the painting!
Talk later!!!
SuzyX

If I have to Paint Another Match box……….

……….I may just scream!
So, teenager is having a minor sulk re: Advent calendar, so guilt ridden Mum is making another one – with him in mind this time and not me!
Here it is under way!

And this is the helper I had today …………….NOT!
Ingredients:
Blood, sweat and tears …..joking!
Matchboxes from Baker Ross

DP’s -  Blonde Moments from Art from the Heart, All I want for Christmas collection
Numbers from Polka doodles Jingle Jangles CD
Paint – Adirondack dabbers – cranberry and Anita's metallic green paint
Metallic wax rubons

I am entering it into the following challenges
SSC – Winter Love – I do love my teenager!
Charisma Cardz – Anything Christmas
Pollycraft Monday Challenge – Wonderful Christmas Time
Papertake Weekly Challenge - Christmas Crackers!
Everybody-Art-Challenge – Christmas
Paper Cutz Challenge – Anything goes
Here's the completed one I started yesterday – think this one is mine – now off to ask OH's advice on what  to fill it with – hint, hint! LOL  Trouble is, men don't really do hint language do they?
Have a great week everyone
SuzyX

Yikes!

This morning came the sudden realization that is it the 1st December on Tuesday!

I had planned to make an Advent Calendar ................. weeks ago!!

So this is what is keeping me busy today!
Trouble is now that it is nearly finished I think its a wee bit too sophisticated for my teenage son - I made it with................ well, with me in mind!!!

The idea came from the Craft Stamper magazine (last months).  It is 24 matchboxes (bought here) glued together,  painted initially with Gesso
and then metallic acrylic paint and edged with silver.

I then lovingly messed up embossed Mirri board with acrylic paint for the sides :-).
Its kept me quiet all afternoon!

I think son may have to do with a shop bought one! Bless!
Somehow I dont think he will  be bothered!


TTFN
Love to all
SuzyX

WOYWW

Its that time of the week again!

I'm afraid theres not much going on tonight - I'm shattered - far, far to busy at work!

Anyhow, this I got in the post today and decided to have a little play with different inks to see which works best.

Remember the John Bull printing system you had as a child??? Suppose it depends on your age group........well this reminds me of that!  They are JUST RITE ...The Nestabilities Rubber Stamps and I got them from Once Upon a Stamp.

The pencil pot at the back with my Marvy's in is a nearly completed Graphicus retreat project made from ATC sized stampbord, and in the middle is a nearly finished tag and a another stampbord box just to side of it!

Off to have a nosy at everyones desks now - see them here.

Hugs to all

SuzyX

What Card?

Ummmmm, interestingly, I started out to make a card and this is what happened! Think my mind is wandering……….
And I so need Christmas Cards – oh well, my excuse is I’m not really feeling the Spirit yet – the Christmas one that is!
So, using a project from the Funky Fairy Christmas Workshop this is what I made! A 3D frame!

I have entered it into the following challenges
PBSC – Winter Wonderland
Crafty Cardmakers – “clear as day”
Lots to do – free theme
Allsorts challenge – to use a song title/Christmas Carol – I used Deck the Halls
Colour Create – green, red and white
Simon Says Challenge – Animal antics
Catz Corner – to use winter colours
Creative Inspirations - sparkle
Materials used
Stamp is Penny Black
Papers are from Funky Fairy
Ribbons, snowflake from stash
Poinsettia from Hobby House
Ok, dessert is calling………

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!

Thanks Ali, very Much Appreciated

I have received this fabulous award from Ali aka Dragonlady - thank you so much. Sorry its taken me a few days to acknowledge it but I have been a busy crafty bee!
The rules are:
I need to pass this award on to five people, post on their blog to let them know I left this award, and then I need to answer a list of questions in ONE word. One word – now that will be difficult if not impossible – apologies now for breaking the rule – hey, but that's why I exist, isn’t it??!!! LOL

So here we go:
1. Where is your
cell phone?... ummmmmm,not sure!.
2. Your hair? Brunette
3. Your mother?…in her castle
4. Your father?… same castle 
5. Your favourite food? …all
6. Your dream last night?…I conquered the invading aliens – I know, I’m crazy! 
7. Your favourite drink? … tea
8. Your dream/goal?… for a happy, contended family. 
9. What room are you in?… craft bunker 
10. Your hobby?… stupid question! Hazard a guess! 
11. Your fear?…not being able to provide for my family 
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years?… not considered that one – am happy now! 
13. Where were you last night? … in my comfy bed 
14. Something that you’re aren’t?…twiggy
15. Muffins?…peach and raspberry from Starbucks
16. Wish list item? …ummmmmmm, Golden Gel Acrylic Paints
17. Where did you grow up? … countryside, in the family castle
18. Last thing you did?…fed the family 
19. What are you wearing?…PJs
20. Your TV?… what’s one of those?
21. Your Pets?…8 Cats – excessive I know! 
22. Friends? …everywhere
23. Your life?… busy but happy 
24. Your mood?…a little tired
25. Missing Someone?…my parents – they live to far away 
26. vehicle?… Volvo
27. Something your not wearing?…undies!
28. Your favourite store? …All craft shops, Debenhams, Selfridges! 
29. Your favourite colour?…lots – blue, pink,purple…… 
30. When was the last time you laughed?…at work
31. Last time you cried?…cant remember 
32. Your best friend?… other half
33. One place that I go to over and over? …work!
34. Facebook?… yes - occasionally 
35. Favourite place to eat?…Bees Knees Bistro,Harvey Nics restaurant, Pizza Express

Think I learnt a lot there too! I sound quite the crazy lady! LOL

I would like to pass this award on to the following people to say thanks for their comments and support.
Penni , Sue, and 3 gorgeous Funky Fairies Eileen, Ginny and Lou.
(I understand 100% ladies if this sort of thing is not you - if you want to play and pass it on please do, if not then thats good too! )

With love SuzyX

WOYWW!

Afternoon everyone!
This week I have a very busy and messy desk.
It is littered with all the projects I have started at Graphicus' Paradise Retreat at the weekend.  This is the unpacking - I've not had any time to finish/play with it all yet!
They kept us busy as you can see!
In the top image there is an arch shaped book we were working on - it still needs piecing together, to the top left is a card we started stamping onto acetate and then backing with gold leaf - that was fun!

In the middle of the next photo is a "shrine", taught by Jean Hardy from Crafty Individuals still in need of "something", below that are some canvas boards that I started to alter and make a wall hanging and below that is a book we made - that we stitched together - yes! me with a needle!
To the left of this - still in a bag -  are numerous stampbord pieces which will be boxes!

I am hoping to finish all these and will put photos on when done!

I need more hours in the day, and more days in the week!

Looking forward to having a nosey at everyones desks on Julias Stamping Ground!

SuzyX