Just when you think you’ve finished Christmas Shopping……….

Ok, so I forgot a couple of pressies!

SO to make up for the fact that they are getting gift cards I made a couple of holders for them.
The first one  I am entering into Basic Grey Challenge which is to use the colours cream, pink and blue.
All papers are Basic Grey, Eskimo Kisses and the stamp is from House Mouse.
The second gift card was made using papers from Craftwork cards and a stamp from House Mouse (he's just too cute!)

I am entering both into the following challenges:
Secret Crafter – last minute gift
House Mouse Challenge – Winter Wishes
My Time to Craft – Yuletide Wishes
Crazy 4 Challenges – Treat Package

Hugs
SuzyX

Oh, we’re back to Pink!

A birthday card :-)))

I have used the sketch from this weeks Sketch Saturday and have also entered this card into the following challenges

Colour Create – to use pink, burgundy and ivory

Charisma Cardz – Anything but Christmas

Lots to do  - free theme

Polka Doodles – free theme

Creative Card Crew – Anything goes + DT call

Papers used are Basic Grey, Bittersweet and the stamp is from kraftin’ Kimmie, Charlotte.  Sentiment is from Pink Petticoat.

Keep warm!

SuzyX

The last Christmas Card – I Hope!

Wow!

Its been a while – still recovering from winter bugs and then there’s Christmas!
This is the first card I have managed to make for a challenge in ages!

I have entered this card into

Cats Corner  - Christmas theme

Simon Says Challenge – Christmas Theme

Sophisticat Challenge – Christmas Theme

Crafty Creations – Traditional Christmas colours

The Pink Elephant – Christmas Theme

Stamp Something Challenge – Hoilday Somethings!

All papers are from Craftwork cards and the stamps are Pink Cat Studio!

I have to admit to being somewhat in need of a change from all things Christmas!

Ba Humbug!!!!! LOL

SuzyX

WOYWW

Just a quickie from me tonight I'm afraid - someone has lovingly shared a virus with me and I just want to sleep now!
I have been following Tim Holtz 12 Tags of Christmas and on my desk are some attempts at the techniques he is teaching! I love the tartan effect with the alcohol links! Check it out here!
To have a good old nosey at everyone elses desks look here!
Night Night
SuzyX

Yesterdays Activities!

I had a great day yesterday at the Craftwork Cards Christmas Event.
It flew by!
We were so well looked after and we had a wonderful time doing what we all love the best - crafting!
We even had a visit from santa (poor bloke!).
Heres what we made.
3 cards:

A Tote

and a friendship book.

 

I just want to say thank you to all the wonderful ladies that were there for making it so special. :-)))

With love
SuzyX

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