beautiful bunny!!

With Darcy and Rylee finishing school for the term last week and Easter looming it was time to make some easter treats- criteria- EASY and QUICK!  I needed 7 baskets for the teachers at school, swimming teacher, scrapbooking teachers and music teachers (boy I am glad they do all of their activities together or the number would be double!).  Last year the very talented Ange over at Creative inspirations made a bunny box that I loved, this is my cased version, lots of fun for the kids to make too!  This one is the 1st I made, the subsequent ones had bunches of flowers and flowers on the side where the scallop circles are, I think I even used rhinestone (clear) brads on one too.  Hope you can get a chance to make your own version!

The Recipe:

Cardstock:curious metallics white, SU pretty in pink, hot pink bazzill and green

Ink: Pretty in pink

Accessories: SU small and large oval punch, scallop circle punch, scallop boarder punch, small circle punch, spellbinders nestabilities circles, retro flower punch (EK success), kaiser rhinestone (clear and black), pale pink stitched ribbon, fine black marker, sponge dauber.

thanks for stopping by

Happy crafting

Sue

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Curtain Call colour challenge #23

Hello All, another stunning Curtain Call Colour Challenge from Stacey's Stamping Stage! 

This weeks colours are Kraft, Whisper White, Pretty in Pink and basic black. 

I was inspired by the wall paper in the background of the picture, giving me the opportunity to use my beloved PTI demask designs set!  The photo just screamed elegant, hence a long and tall card was created!!   The 'girly' bow was inspired by a beautiful card of Iwona's ,just loved her bow when I saw it, really set off her card!

 If you would like to play along with this weeks colour challenge head over to Stacey's Stamping Stage here....

As always if you are looking for a little inspiration check out the other members of the design team, always great for an ooh and an ahhh!!

Amy White at Devlinwhite Designs

Andrea Roose at Andrea's Scrap- und Stampel Blog

Iwona Palamountain (Chupa) at Random Acts of Creativity

Julie Smith at Paper and Such

Lea Lawson at Lea's Cupcakes & Sunshine

Marisa Ritzen at Rosemary Reflections

Melissa Hubert at My Paper Obsession

Shelley Germann at Stampin' Garden

Stacey Schafer at Stacey's Stamping Stage

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then play along with us and post your Curtain Call Color Challenge creation using Mr. Linky over at Stacey's Stamping Stage.   Hope to see your creation there......................................

 The Recipe:

Stamps: PTI Demask Designs

Cardstock: Whisper White, Basic Black, Pretty in Pink, Kraft

Ink: SU whisper White, Basic Black

Accessories: Fiskars Apron Lace boarder punch, SU Pretty in Pink Taffeta ribbon, Kaiser rhinestones, spellbinders nestabilities labels #12, QuicKutz stripes label.

thanks for stopping by

Happy Creating

Sue

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Time for another Curtain Call -CCCC #22

Welcome back for another addition of Curtain Call,  #22, this weeks colours are Real Red, Pink Passion, Yoyo yellow, Whisper White and Basic black.  What a wonderful set of colours to work with, so happy and just screams girly- not to mention the handbag in the sketch- I want one!!!  My creation for the Curtain Call is a handbag too, I used to make these years ago and thought it was time to revisit my old template, with some modifications of course- how boring to do the same!!

Remember to check out all the other design crew's and Stacey's creations, always a great place to look for some inspiration!

Amy White at Devlinwhite Designs

Andrea Roose at Andrea's Scrap- und Stampel Blog

Iwona Palamountain (Chupa) at Random Acts of Creativity

Julie Smith at Paper and Such

Lea Lawson at Lea's Cupcakes & Sunshine

Marisa Ritzen at Rosemary Reflections

Melissa Hubert at My Paper Obsession

Shelley Germann at Stampin' Garden

Stacey Schafer at Stacey's Stamping Stage

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then play along with us and post your Curtain Call Color Challenge creation using Mr. Linky over at Stacey's Stamping Stage.

The Outside

The Inside

The Handle

The Recipe:

Cardstock: Whisper White, Pink Passion and Yoyo yello

Ink: Stazon Black, Pink Passion, Yoyo yellow and Ridinghood Red (sorry the Real Red is stamping a strange colour after the DD have been in the craftroom while I am at work!)

Stamps: PTI honey bees, Signature Greetings and polka dot basics

Accessories: spellbinders nestabilities labels #1, creative memories circle cutter, Kaiser Bling flower and rhinestones,stick on velcro dots, wire, black beads and pink flower beads

I used a velcro dot to secure the handbag closed.  the handle was 2 separate wires, thread with the mini black beads then threaded through the pink flower beads.

thanks for stopping by for another Curtain Call Act

Happy crafting

Sue

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Clean & Simple 82

Hello again, a quick update for you to enjoy.  This is the Clean & Simple 82 challenge for this week, if you would like to play along as well, check it out here.  It is such a fun way to get the creative juices following!!

The Recipe: (all SU unless stated)

Cardstock: Old Olive, Summer Sun and Very Vanilla

Ink: Old Olive & Summer sun -1st and second stamp on the stems and the flowers

Stamps: Beautiful Life and Stem Silhouettes (Thank You)

Accessories: Old Olive Grosgrain ribbon, Fiskars Apron Lace, corner rounder

Thanks for stopping by

Happy Crafting

Sue

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Louise Hay's Daily Affirmation: Today I fulfill my creative side. I want to bloom wherever I am planted!

Curtain Call Colour Challenge: Act 21

It is that time again, time for yet another of Stacey's Curtain calls!  Again this week the colours are a fantastic mix.  I had my card all done and then decided to add one final touch- doh!  When finished I decided I really wasn't happy with the result- back to the drawing board!  I   But I was able to salvage some (after I completed the 2nd card) and am now happy with the result- card #1
For my 2nd card I used the colours from Act 21 with the Simply Saturday layout from Andrea's Stamping Moments from last week.
Remember to stop by all Curtain Call Crew Design Team members blogs to check out their creations, well worth spending sometime to have a look at at their amazing workfor some inspiration!

Amy White at Devlinwhite Designs

Andrea Roose at Andrea's Scrap- und Stampel Blog

Iwona Palamountain (Chupa) at Random Acts of Creativity

Julie Smith at Paper and Such

Lea Lawson at Lea's Cupcakes & Sunshine

Marisa Ritzen at Rosemary Reflections

Melissa Hubert at My Paper Obsession

Shelley Germann at Stampin' Garden

Stacey Schafer at Stacey Stamping Stage

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then play along with us and post your Curtain Call Color Challenge creation using Mr. Linky over at Stacey's Stamping Stage.

Better show you the colours to get you started..............................................

The 1st card (really the 2nd one) after its make over!............

The Recipe: (Card #1)

Cardstock:Always Artichoke, Certainly Celery, Barely Banana and Whisper White.

Ink: Always Artichoke, Certainly Celery, Barely Banana

Stamps: PTI Turning a new leaf, SU Whimsical Words

Accessories: Spellbinders Nestabilities labels 1, unknown buttons, fiskars Apron Lace boarder punch, SU Rhinestone brad, SU Certainly Celery Grosgrain Ribbon, Kaiser flowers (daubed with Barely Banana ink)

2nd Card........

The Recipe:

Cardstock: Always artichoke, Barely Banana, Whisper White and Certainly Celery

Ink: Barely Banana, Always artichoke and Certainly Celery

Stamps: PTI Turning a new leaf, SU On your Birthday

Accessories: Spellbinders Nestabilities Squares & Square Scallop, unknown buttons

Thanks for stopping by
Happy Crafting
Sue
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Mojo Monday 129

Just a quickie for tonight, will add some more details down the track.  Rylee (DD6) has been invited to 2 birthday parties this saturday, this is the card for the little boy, will post the little girls one when it is made.

I decided to use the Mojo Monday #129 sketch  for inspiration, if you would like to play along check it out here.......

Sorry for the delay in adding the details, headache just would not go away, but details have now been added!

The Recipe: All SU unless stated

Cardstock: Going Gray, Basic Gray, Basic Black,Whisper White

Paper: SU pattern Packs 2 Basic Gray

Ink: Not Quite Navy,Basic Gray, Stazon black

Stamps: Wild about You, Classic Backgrounds, Hero Arts 'Happy Birthday to You'

Accessories: Nestabilities labels #1, Star punches, QuicKuts stripes Label embossing folder, black button

Thanks for stopping by

Happy crafting

Sue

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FTL 81 & ColourQ Challenge #22

Hello again!!

I was having a wander through some blogs and found these 2 challenges and felt I needed to give them a go, so sit back and have a wee look, if you would like to have a look at what other have created you can check them out here....  FTL 81 & ColourQ Challenge #22

The Recipe: All SU unless stated

Stamps: Something simple, Love Ya bunches

Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Not Quite Navy

Ink: Black Stazon, Baja Breeze

Markers: Not Quite Navy, Certainly Celery and Sahara Sand

Accessories: 1 1/4" & 1 3/8" circle punches, blender pen

thanks for stopping by

Happy Crafting

Sue

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No more sleeps left to wait!!!!!!

The Amazing and Inpiring Curtain Call Design Crew is now up and running. Make sure you stop by and check out all the other crew members creations (listed below and to the right), they will give you some great inspiration to get you started. I haven't seen them yet (I will be checking them out as soon as they are posted!) but I am sure they are stunning usual! Stacey will also have an amazing creation to inspire and dazzle you!
Check out all the action in CCCC Act 20 here.....

The Curtain Call Crew has creations to show you today, so make sure you stop by to see:

Amy White at Devlinwhite Designs

Andrea Roose at Andrea's Scrap- und Stampel Blog

Iwona Palamountain (Chupa) at Random Acts of Creativity

Julie Smith at Paper and Such

Lea Lawson at Lea's Cupcakes & Sunshine

Marisa Ritzen at Rosemary Reflections

Melissa Hubert at My Paper Obsession

Shelley Germann at Stampin' Garden
Stacey Schafer at Stacey Stamping Stage

then play along with us and post your Curtain Call Color Challenge creation using Mr. Linky over at Stacey's Stamping Stage.


Here is my creation.........

The Recipe: (SU unless stated)
Cardstock: Whisper White, Bashful Blue, Real Red and Certainly Celery
Stamps: PTI Heart prints, Turning a new leaf
Ink: Real Red, Certainly Celery
Accessories: PTI small heart punch, celery grosgrain ribbon, unbranded button, Martha Stewart butterfly punch, mini rhinestones, creative memories swirly cutter

Thank you for stopping by

Happy Crafting

Sue

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CCCC#19 and SSSC #58

Back again with another addition!  This one has taken a little while to get together, maybe the fact that I have managed to come down with the flu and am feeling less than human!   Alas the show must go on! 

 I been playing with Stacey's Curtain Call Colour Challenge: Act 19 and Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #58, if you have a little time go and check them out and join in!

I have been on a massive learning curve for the last couple of days, you may notice that I have finally managed to get a watermark on my images-woo hoo!!  It seems to be working so far- will keep my fingers crossed that it continues!  A BIG thank you goes out to all those that helped through out my journey- including google and you tube-lol!  I will try and perfect the layout soon!

If you would like to get yourself a watermark to, check out the link on the right hand side.Karen Giron has some wonderful designs she can do for you.  They are email through extremely quickly and are very inexpensive well worth taking a look!

The Recipe: (All SU unless stated)

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Bashful Blue, Rose Red, Pink pirouette

Ink: Rose Red, Pink pirouette

Markers: Rose Red and Bashful Blue

Stamps: Sock Monkey Accessories, Stampin round- hot to dot wheel, On your Birthday

Accessories: spellbinders nestabilites squares and labels, Rose Red grosgrain ribbon, unknown brand button, Kaiser flower bling, Stickles 'crystal',

thanks for stopping by

Happy Crafting

Sue

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Doh!!

I really don't know what is going through my head at times!!  I have realised that I had some really wonderful news to share but didn't realise that I could finally share my secret.  But, better late than never..................... 

I am excited to finally announce that I have been asked to join the very talented Stacey Schafer's Curtain Call Crew Design Team!!!!!!!!! 

I am honoured to be included with such a talented group of crafters located all around the world and even one in Sunbury with me (how amazing!!).  If you are looking for motivation and inspiration  I urge you to visit all the design team members-you will notice on the left of my blog there is a list and a link to all their sites- well worth spending some time visiting!!!

 You will have noticed that I have been regularly taking part in the weekly colour challenges, they are a sensational way use colour combinations that you would not usually use together- usually with stunning results. We will be commencing with the Design Team next sunday with CCCC Act 20 (can't give anything away yet, but the colours are to die for!!), so please come back next sunday and check them out!

But if you are looking for a challenge to keep you occupied until then, give CCCC Act 19 a whirl, I will be!

Thanks for stopping by

Sue

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PS: remember to check out the Curtain Call Crew Design Team!

There is ample time and opportunity for creative expression in whatever area I choose- Louise Hay