Fab Blog Candy over at Papercraftsbyrach

I haven't been around much lately but I just had to share this Fab Blog Candy with you over at Papercraftsbyrach.

All you have to do to enter is add your name and details in the Mr Linky and leave a comment on her Post by the 22nd Nov ................. The Link is Here.

Thanks for looking

'Teddy Candycane Merry Christmas'

I don't know if anyone else is the same but when I start a Card I find I get loads of spin-off ideas and want to start them all at once lol!

So here is the more elaborate version of Teddy Candycane ............ I did actually start this one 1st but went off it as I wasn't happy with the background ....... it was still sitting in front of me as I created the other one, so it evolved as I went along.

I started the background by stamping with the Niagara Mist Versamagic and then used Versamark with clear embossing powder over the top but off set it so it shadowed the previous stamping ........... I then used my Cut-N-Dry Foam again with the Niagara Mist to blend over the top which gave me a lighter shade but you can still see the background stamping underneath and it made the clear embossing pop.

I used my Silhouette Frame Die Cut again but changed the position. The Merry Christmas Border strip is actually made using Scallop Scissors and a hole punch. All finished off with a little stitching, Grosgrain Ribbon and Foam Pads.

Recipe List:
My 'Teddy Candycane' Artwork turned into a Decoupage Die Cut.

My Silhouette Frame Die Cut Template (See Cut It Cute Digital Downloads)

Hero Arts ~ S5247 Flourish Pine

Funstamps ~ F-J13 Small Merry Christmas

Anita's ~ Holly

Versamagic ~ Niagara Mist

Scallop Scissors

Ecru Embroidery Thread, Grosgrain Ribbon and Foam Pads from my stash.

Many thanks for looking

Stampin' Up! - 'Best Wishes & More' Snowflake

I've invested in a few Stampin' Up! bits and pieces and I'm quite pleased with my attempt at using only Stampin' Up! products ............. excluding Ink Pads of course.

The background has been stamped using Aspen Mist Versamagic and the Canvas Background Stamp and then I've over stamped with the snowflake.

I've used the Fiskars Threading Water Border Punch for the central section and coloured it with Aegean Blue Versamagic

All elements have been cut with Spellbinder Wizard Nesties, coloured with Aegean Blue and Red Magic Versamagic. I then assembled with foam pads.

The edges of the Background have been distressed and of course I had to include a little stitching.

Recipe List:

Stampin' Up! ~ Best Wishes & More - Snowflake and Ready, Set, Snow!

Stampin' Up! ~ Canvas (Discontinued)

Spellbinder Wizard Nesties

Fiskars Threading Water Border Punch

Versamagic Ink Pad ~ Aspen Mist, Aegean Blue and Red Magic.

Foam Pads and White Embroidery Thread from my stash.

Many thanks for looking

My Teddy Candycane & Hero Arts

I've been playing with some of my Artwork and the Silhouette and managed to create my own Decoupage ................ hurray no more having to cut out by hand! It took me a little while to get it to line up correctly as I didn't have any instructions but I managed to save the artwork as a pic file and a cut file in one GSD file so am feeling quite chuffed with myself ........... All I have to do now is work on all my other pieces of Artwork.

When I saw this Fab Hero Arts Stamp I just new it would tie in nicely with my Artwork ...... The Spot Stamp worked nicely too.

Sarita (Little Princess Cards) was kind enough to share her Inkpad info about Elzybells new Inky-dinks. I bought the pigment one but I think I may also invest in the hybrid version so I can stamp onto acetate. The coverage is great and you get a strong contrast on dark shades.

Recipe List:

My Teddy Candycane Artwork Decoupage Die Cuts

My Silhouette Die Cuts

Hero Arts ~ S5247 Flourish Pine

Hero Arts ~ K5192 Dots

Versamagic Niagara Mist Ink Pad

Elzybells inky-dinks ~ Sugar Candy

Ecru Grosgrain Ribbon, Embroidery Ribbon and Foam Pads from my Stash.

Many Thanks for looking

'In The Pink'

I've been naughty as this Card has been sitting on my desk waiting to be photographed for a couple of weeks and I just haven't got around to it.

I thought I'd have a play with some light pink card, white embossing powder and colouring pencils and this is the result ........... it was for a little girl who loves pink (I'll have to give it to her next year)


Recipe List:
My Silhouette Frame Die Cuts
Hero Arts ~ LP126 Three Japanese Dolls
Hero Arts ~ K5185 Wallpaper Flowers
Versamark Ink Pad
White Embossing Powder
Versafine Black Ink Pad
Dk Pink Pencil
Sansodor
155 Pantone Pen
3D Clear Gloss Finish on Hair and Underskirt
White Grosgrain Ribbon from my stash

Many thanks for looking

Fab 'Mainly Flowers' Blog Candy

Joanne over at 'Mainly Flowers' is offering some Fabulous Stampin' Up! Blog Candy. For further Info please visit her Blog HERE.

The Candy closes on 31st October.

Thanks for looking

Suze x

Great Craft Storage and Fab Smellies Too!

Just had to share this with you .......................... Get down to your Boots Store tomorrow as the offer finishes and its only £17.50 instead of £35.00 ......... the websites sold out already.

Mum had one too ................ I'd been given a voucher for 10% off if you spent a certain amount so we clubed them together so I paid, never thinking about the 3 for 2 offer. The Sales girl said "don't you want your 3rd one." well we looked at each other as the penny didn't drop straight away in our excitement.

We're sharing the goodies in the extra box. Am very happy as Mum's giving me her box too ..................... Does that mean I'm going to have a tidy Craftroom lol.

Hope your local Boots hasn't sold out.

Take care.
Suze x

Wildflower Bouquet ~ Stampin' Up! & Hero Arts

I've been having a little play with my Stampin' Up! 'Pocket Silhouettes', Hero Arts and My Silhouette Die Cuts and the result is this simple Card.

The Wildflowers are stamped with Versamagic .......... I stamped the edge of my green Bazzill with a Versamark Ink Pad and just one of the Wildflower Stamps and finished off with the Birthday Wishes Stamp from the Sincere Salutations Set.

The Brown Bazzill has been Versamark Stamped with Hero Arts Designer Woodgrain.

My centre piece is raised with Foam Pads and I threaded the Ribbon (Recycled hanging up ties cut from a top.) so that I could tie it in a bow at the front.

Quick Recipe List:

My Silhouette Frames

Hero Arts ~ S5208 Designer Woodgrain.

Stampin' Up! ~ Pocket Silhouettes

Stampin' Up! ~ Sincere Salutations

Versamagic Ink Pad~ Tea Leaves, Red Brick, Sahara Sand & Jumbo Java

Versamark Ink Pad

Fiskars Threading Water Border Punch.

Parakeet Green & Brown Bazzill

Recycled Ribbon from my Stash

Many thanks for looking

'Blooming Daisies'

I managed to get hold of a great little bargain on ebay last week. A great little Hero Arts set from 2002 called 'Daisies Bloom' ............... Immaculate Box, one Stamp had been inked with silver ............ gave them a good clean and it's like a brand new set and all under £5 (Am very pleased).

Had to have another go at the 'Learning' Challenge over at Hero Arts. I've never really tried masking but thought I'd give it a go and this is what came out of it.
I stamped Daisies over the background, punched out circles to place over the top of them and then used my Dots and Flowers Background over the top.

I really loved the effect it created and I've dotted the inside Flower with Opal Liquid Pearls ........ Hope you can see the effect as it's really delicate.

Daisies were Inked with Jumbo Java Versamagic and coloured/blended using Sansodor .... they and the Wizard Die Cuts have been applied with 3D Foam Pads.

Of course it wouldn't be one of my Cards now without the stitching lol!

Recipe List:
Hero Arts ~ LL741 Daisies Bloom

Hero Arts ~ S5213 Dots & Flowers

Hero Arts ~ LL807 Messages ~ Happy Birthday

Hero Arts ~ Soft Sand Shadow Ink

Versamagic ~ Jumbo Java

Opal Liquid Pearls

Spellbinder Wizard Nesties

Embroidery Thread & Chiffon Ribbon from my Stash

Hope you like it and many thanks for looking.

'Brocade Anniversary'

I've had this beautiful Brocade Background Stamp for a little while now. As you may have seen from the recent Cards I've made, it's a current favourite, so I just had to get the Elegant Brocade Stamp that sits with it.

I've teamed it with the beautiful Spellbinder Wizard Flowers and Quickutz Flourishes to add a little interest.

Recipe List:

Hero Arts ~ S5264 Antique Flower Background

Hero Arts ~ F5243 Elegant Brocade

PSX ~ Happy Anniversary

Versafine Black Ink Pad

Fired Brick Distress Ink

Versamark & White Embossing Powder
Quickutz Flourish

Spellbinder Wizard Flowers

Small Freebie Flower Punch

Ribbons & Brads from my Stash

Many thanks for looking