Annabelle Stamps Sketch Challenge

Morning all!  Back with another card, using ABSC032 December sketch and I had better get a move on 'cause it closes soon!!

the colours look so much sharper IRL!

The Recipe:

Cardstock: AC cardstock 'mint weave', X-press it blending cardstock, Daffodil

Paper: Echo Park Sweet Summertime 'Sunny Spots'

Stamps: Sprinkles on Top Jolinne (MFT), Clear Design 'Cupcakes' (Hero)

Ink:'Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Nesties Ovals and Labels 4, Bling (coloured with copics), dimensional magic

Thanks for popping in
Hope you have a wonderful new years eve celebration!
Sue
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Curtain Call #62 meets PPA74

I have a few birthdays coming up this month and I was looking for inspiration- Mojo is a little low after the christmas break!!  I headed across to Iwona's blog (a bit stalkerish I know!!), which is always a good place to check out a multitude of challenges- just like one stop shopping really-lol!  So I have married up the layout from  PPA74 and an old favourite Stacey's Curtain call Challenge!  What yummy colours Stacey has put together in Curtain Call #62!
I have missed the deadline for the PPA74 none the less still a fun sketch to use!



I really should have cropped this one, but with the sun shining and the flowers in bloom, it seemed a real shame!!



The Recipe:
Cardstock: Stamper's select white, Early Espresso, Pear Pizzazz
Paper: Stampin up DS papers, chocolate chip and Bashful blue, Blossoms and Butterflies stack
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Stamps:Who's that Birthday Girl (MFT)
Accessories: Mini Rhinestones, Copic Markers, Certainly Celery Grosgrain Ribbon, Nesties Ovals, Labels 1 & 16

thanks for stopping by
Happy Crafting
Sue
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CASE study #20

 Here we are back with another addition of  CASE study, can you beleive that this is the last one for the 2010?  My oh my, where has the year gone??

CASE study #20 brings another elegant beauty from talented Nina Brackett from Crafting in Croatia, our Muse for December!
This is Nina's last week with us, so make sure you stop by and say goodbye.  It has certainly been wonderful having Nina on board to inspire us for this month- thanks Nina!!!



For all the details, you can check it out here

What inspires you?
I just couldn't go past the striking colour combination!

The Recipe:

Cardstock: Stampers select white (PTI), Basic Black, Xpress it blending cardstock, Pink Textured Paper
Stamps: Butterfly Dreams (PTI)
Ink:   Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories:Black satin ribbon, Copic markers, Matstack 3(PTI), Butterfly dies (PTI)Nesties circles, Rhinestones, Letterpress and Letterpress Holiday Printing plates

 Here is a quick rundown of what you can do to join in the fun. 

Take what works best for you from Nina's (above) and show us how you were inspired.

There is no right or wrong it is just YOUR way!!

We would all love you to play along with us at CASE study again

 Sounds like a fun? Sure does! It is now your turn to whip up a storm!

We have another fabulous sponsor this week, Andrea from Annabelle Stamps is giving away this fabulous set, Background by Design 2.  Who couldn't put this versatile set to good use???

The design team also has fabulous creations,

Iwona aka Chupa

Amy

Andrea
Cristina

Jean

Julie

Lenet

Melyssa

Lil' Old Me

Teneale (Taking a break for a couple of weeks)

 Nina Brackett (December Muse)

Thanks again for stopping by

Happy CASing

Sue

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Last Christmas Card Addition for 2010!

Merry Christmas fellow bloggers!

  It is time to share my last addition of Christmas Cards for this year!  I think my total ended up at about 40. 

As I say each and every year, I will make an early start for 2011!  I don't feel that I am alone when I say this-lol! 

Anyhoo, it is Christmas Eve here and we are 1/3 of the way into our 6 hour drive to my sister's house in Mildura, north west Victoria (please excuse any typo's, Ash keeps hitting bumps in the road!). We very rarely have a Christmas Day together so it will be a special and busy Christmas with 28 mouths to feed- thankfully my sister is a Chef!!

I hope that you and your family have a magical christmas and there are many special memories shared and created

For my last 2 christmas cards I wanted to create something CAS (which is my goal for 2011- lots of CAS). I am really happy with the way they turned out.

The Recipe:

Cardstock: Real Red, Stamper select white, Xpress it blending cardstock

Ink: Memento Tuxedo black

Paper: Bitty Box Basics (PTI)

Stamps: Stamp-it unmounted holly swirl, Big Bold holiday wishes(PTI)

Accessories: Copics, Ruby liquid pearls, Double ended Banners (PTI), Matstack 3, Dimensional Magic, nesties circles, ribbon

Thanks for stopping by

Hope Santa surprises you with lots of crafty goodies!!

Sue

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Scrapbook Boutique Christmas Ornaments

I have a simple one to share with you today, I just loved this DS paper and co-ordinated the ornaments to match, little bit of sparkle and ta da, last minute Christmas card.

This gorgeous CC designs stamp came from Scrapbook Boutique!  I had so much fun with this one, just perfect for copics!! I think I might try some different colour combinations after christmas- start preparing for Christmas 2011!! 

the Recipe:

Cardstock: White, Cherry & Copic Blending cardstock

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Stamps: Hero Arts - Holiday Sayings & CC Designs Sugarplums - Ornaments and Holly

Copics: R24, R29, BG0000, BG10, YG21, YG23, YG25, YG63, YG67

Paper: Echo Park Sweet Summertime - Citrus Circle

Accessories: Spellbinders Nestabilities Mega Ovals Large, Stickles - Crystal, Plaid Dimensional Magic, White taffeta ribbon, Making Memories Paper and Ribbon Slot punching tool

thanks for stopping by

Happy crafting/chrissy preparing

Sue

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birthday quickie

My second post for the day, woo hoo!!!

I made this one for my Boss who turned 40 this week, I loved the one I made for my brother, so why waste time creating another design (made a few minor adjustments)- lol!!

The Recipe:

Cardstock: Xpress-it blending cardstock, Going gray Stampers Select White (PTI)

Paper: Bitty Box Basics (PTI), SU DS paper- hostess pack

Stamps: My Guy Ian (TGF), Bling'Bers (MFT)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Early Espresso

Accessories: Double Ended Banners (PTI),Copics, Black Spica Pen, Muted Silver Snaps, Circle Punch (SU), Circle Nesties, Dimensional Magic

Thanks for stopping by

Happy Crafting

Sue

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An early Christmas!

Good Morning, it is early morning here, I have just come back from a walk, the girls are still asleep- perfect time to quickly post !!

Last Saturday we had Christmas with Ash's family, we had all the trimmings like 'real' Christmas, presents an all!! (the girls were beside themselves with excitment).  It was last minute planning, but I think we pulled it all together



The Table all dressed in black, white & silver, I wasn't sure about these colours for Christmas, but I am delighted with the result



Can you see their excitement?

Ash and the girls, infront of the Christmas tree decorated by our girls and others from down the road!

Food, glorious food
Salt n pepper calamari, Turkey, Roast pork, vegies, plum pudding with cream, icecream and custard- Mmmm!

About to open their main present from us- the excitement is building!!

Nintendo Wii, I wish I had this moment on Video, the camera just can't capture the excitement

A nice family shot, been putting them in my christmas cards

And a funny one, copies are being sent with Christmas cards too!

Anyhoo, I had better go and jump into the shower and get ready for the day!

Hope you have enjoyed our early Christmas

Thanks for stopping by

Sue

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Happy Birthday Superstar Brother! SSS87

I was looking for a sketch to use for my brother's birthday card and found this one from The Sweet Stop on Miss Chupa's blog, perfect!!!  After a busy few days, I needed some help and needed something really quick!

The Recipe:

Cardstock: Xpress-it blending cardstock, Early Espresso, Stampers Select White (PTI)

Paper: Bitty Box Basics (PTI)

Stamps: My Guy Ian (TGF), Bling'Bers (MFT)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Early Espresso

Accessories: Double Ended Banners (PTI), Die-namics Star Boarder (MFT), Copics, Black Spica Pen, Silver Snaps, Circle Punch (SU), Circle Nesties, Dimensional Magic

Thanks for stopping by

Happy Crafting

Sue

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Jaygees Nook challenge!

 

This one is going to be really quick, but with a busy busy weekend there is no other time, and the deadline is close!! 

Anyhoo, Judith at JayGee's nook has another challenge up and running, challenge #2 brings this gorgeous picture for inspiration

 

Thanks for stopping by

Happy Stampin

Sue

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CASE study #19- all a flutter!

 Here we are back with another addition of  CASE study!

CASE study #19 brings another beauty from talented Nina Brackett from Crafting in Croatia, our Muse for December!

For all the details, you can check it out here

What inspires you?
I was inspired by Nina's colours and her beautiful butterfly! I have teamed this weeks CASE study with the WMSC27, just had to give this one a whirl!

 Not that you can see it well, but the butterfly is covered in dimensional magic, it looks so much nicer IRL!

The Recipe:

Cardstock: Stampers select white (PTI), Ridinghood red, Basic black, Pumpkin, Xpress it blending cardstock
Stamps: Asian Fusion (PTI), Hero Arts-Winged Friends (Digi), Background basics Polka dots 2 (PTI)
Ink:  Fresh snow, Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories:Black twill (PTI), , Copic markers, Nesties circles and Lacey circles , Rhinestone (coloured with Copic markers), bling buckle, cuttlebug embossing folder-Daisy Pattern, Banner die (PTI), dimensional magic

 Here is a quick rundown of what you can do to join in the fun. 

Take what works best for you from Nina's (above) and show us how you were inspired.

There is no right or wrong it is just YOUR way!!

We would all love you to play along with us at CASE study again

 Sounds like a fun? Sure does! It is now your turn to whip up a storm!

Something extra to get you inspired, Catherine Pooler is returning as sponsor this week

Catherine is giving out a fab prize - One Free Month of Club InBox!

The design team also has fabulous creations,

Iwona aka Chupa

Amy

Andrea
Cristina

Jean

Julie

Lenet

Melyssa

Lil' Old Me

Teneale (Taking a break for a couple of weeks)

 Nina Brackett (December Muse)

Thanks again for stopping by

Happy CASing

Sue

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Scrapbook Boutique- Hero Arts Christmas Wreath

I have another christmas/holiday addition for you, and to boot another 2 cards for 'Robyn's Christmas card challenge!

I saw this stamp on someone's blog (for the life of me can't remember where!) and was inspired to buy it, there was definately alot of arm twisting-lol!!

Most of the goodies for these 2 can be found at Scrapbook Boutique, the Hero Arts stamp sets are temporarily out of stock but will be back again soon.  If you go to the Scrapbook boutique site you can click the envelope and be notified when they arrive- how easy is that!!

anyhoo enough blabbering from me, I have christmas presents to wrap

The Recipe:

Cardstock: Cream, Rouge

Stamps: Hero Arts ‘Holiday Sayings’ & Wreath of Leaves

Inks: Distress Ink - Crushed Olive & Memento Rhubarb Stalk

Accessories: Liquid pearls – Ruby Red, Gold brads

 

the Recipe:

Cardstock: Kraft

Paper : Basic Grey ‘Oliver’ 6 x 6 paper pad

Stamps: Hero Arts ‘Holiday Sayings’ & Wreath of Leaves

Inks: Memento Rhubarb Stalk, Colorbox Frost White pigment ink,Distress ink- Antique Linen, Crushed Olive

Accessories: White embossing powder, Twine, button, 1/4" Circle Hand punch, Liquid pearls – Ruby Red

Thanks for stopping by

Happy Stamping

Sue

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CASE study #18- Hey Rudolf!

 Where has the year gone, we are up to  CASE study #18!
The exceptionally talented Nina Brackett from Crafting in Croatia is our Muse for December!

another gorgeous morsel from Nina, if you would like all the details you can check it out here

here is my take

The Recipe:

Cardstock: Stampers select white (PTI), real Red, Basic black, Crumbcake
Stamps: Dot spot, Text style background, Holiday Sparkle, Holly Jolly (all PTI)
Ink: Tea Dye (Camomile), Fresh snow
Accessories:Banner die (PTI), 1" circle punch (SU), boarder punch (SU), Black twill (PTI), white embossing powder, Copic markers, chocolate pearls, Red Rhinestone, Matstack 1 (PTI)

 Here is a quick rundown of what you can do to join in the fun. 

Take what works best for you from Nina's (above) and show us how you were inspired.

There is no right or wrong it is just YOUR way!!

We would all love you to play along with us at CASE study again

 Sounds like a fun? Sure does! It is now your turn to whip up a storm!

The design team also has fabulous creations,

Iwona aka Chupa

Amy

Andrea
Cristina

Jean

Julie

Lenet

Melyssa

Lil' Old Me

Teneale (Taking a break for a couple of weeks)

 Nina Brackett (December Muse)

Thanks again for stopping by

Happy CASing

Sue

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