Saturday, December 29, 2012

Taking the opportunity.......

To say hi to everyone and l hope that you are all enjoying the festivities.I would like to take this opportunity to wish  you all  a Happy New Year..stay safe everyone !
Hugs
Susan x

Friday, November 2, 2012

Happy Birthday !

Hi everyone,
This side step card was made cutting up an A4 sheet of patterned card stock. The topper and butterfly dies are from Dawn Bibby , when she use to be on QVC. Just shows you how much stash l still need to use up, but l am getting there !  I have also used some mirri card as an extra layer and added a punched border .Very simple and easy  to create when you need a card in a hurry !
I am entering this card into the following challenges.....
Hope you are all enjoying your day ! Hugs Susan x

Monday, October 29, 2012

Cute Little Reindeers !



Hi Everyone,
The card l am showing today is a 5x5 Blue card blank.The design paper is from K and Company. This is such a quick and easy card to create. I covered the front of the card with the DP, then cut the front panel off and placed it on the inside.I added a little border and snowflake peel off from my stash.To finish l just added the little  santa die cut  and a peel off sentiment !
I would like to enter this into the following challenges..
Wishing you all a lovely evening and for those in the path of  ' Sandy ' please keep safe !
Hugs Susan x

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Girls trip

Evening everyone,
Just a quick update....
Tomorrow Sara, Amanda and I  are off to Barcelona to pick up all  of Sara's things from her apartment , and at the same time do a bit of early christmas shopping and re visit  a few of our favourite sights and restaurants..We will be back friday evening, so  it will be a nice couple days with my girls !
See you all soon..be good !
Hugs
Susan x

Monday, October 22, 2012

Traditional card


             Hi everyone,
Another christmas card from me ,but this time using more traditional elements. Its  a 6x6 white card blank.The dp is from the Raspberry Road paper stack l got free with  Quick Cards magazine (october). Which l matted onto gold mirri card. I have used another kanban topper that l got last year ( still trying to keep to the 'use it up' pledge ) .The ribbons and sentiment are from my stash.I used stickles to highlight some of the tree ornaments.
I would like to enter this card into the following challenges...
Wishing all a lovely day ! Hugs Susan x

Sunday, October 21, 2012

Embossing...

Morning everyone,


The card l am sharing with you all  today has a pink card base.I have cut off a strip from the front of the card and matted it with ivory ribbon (meiflower ) and used on the inside of the card. I embellished with snowflakes and pearls. On the front of the card l have used a piece of satin finish card stock and run it through a snowflakes embossing folder. Sentiment and snowman topper are from Kanban and the fluffy/ multi coloured twine/cord ( not sure what you would call it hehe) has just been tied around the card and finished with a knot. I added a bow made of the same ivory ribbon...
I would like to enter this card into the following challenges..
Wishing you all a lovely day ! Hugs Susan x

Monday, October 15, 2012

Sweet Treats !

Hi everyone,
My card share today is a 6x6 white card base and l have used a stamp that l got a while back from LOTV, and l have coloured it with promarkers and added different coloured stickles. The design paper, card candy and doily are from my stash. Ribbon is from Meiflower. the border punch is from X-Cut ( flower doily ).
I would like to enter this card into the following challenges...
Hugs
Susan x

Friday, October 12, 2012

At last !


Afternoon everyone,
At last l am posting a card ! I am finally getting my mojo back.. The image is a golden oldie, called 'Daisy' by Sugar Nellie stamps. Its one of my favourites. I have coloured the image using water colour pencils.I used the Sage distress ink pad to distress around the image. I also added gold stickles to the little flowers . The papers, gold mirri,organza red ribbon, a 3 gems are all from my stash.The white card base is a 6x6. The gold heart will be used for writing a little sentiment.
I would like to enter this card into the following challenges....
Wishin you all a lovely evening ..Hugs Susan x

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Hi !

Evening everyone,
Just popped in to say hi and hope everyone is doing well..I am gradually getting around all your blogs. Sorry for my lack of blogging, but now autumn is here , I hope to get back on track again..
Sending hugs to everyone..
Susan x

Saturday, August 25, 2012

Someone needs cheering Up !

Evening everyone,
Just been reading about a very brave little girl, whose name is Alana and she is 9 years old. She is battling a terrible illness...details are on Donalda's blog here
If any of you could manage to send her a card to cheer her up,please go onto Donalda's blog and contact her for the address where you can send it to...Please keep her and her family in your prayers..
hugs Susan x

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Bouquet of flowers

Hi everyone,
The card l am sharing today is side step card .I have made a small bouquet of flowers and secured them with 'sage'satin ribbon from Meiflower Ribbons.The flowers, corners, pearl pin head are from WOC. The white butterflies are double layered and were a gift.The silver butterfly peel offs were put onto the dp and cut out then placed on the card. The tag is from a topper sheet as is the sentiment.I have used diamond stickles to add more detail.    Everything else is from my stash...

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges...
Sending you all hugs...Susan x

Friday, August 17, 2012

Birds and Butterflies

Hi everyone,
Thought l would share this side step card with you. I have used  a sheet of toppers and tags.I have matched the colours on the tags to some purple dp and orange card stock then used a border punch. I matted the tags and topper onto  the orange cardstock and added some purple organza and satin ribbon. The  two tone roses are from WOC. The double layered butterflies are from a very kind friend and the silver peel off butterflies are layered onto  the purple dp and cut out.
I would like to enter this card into the following challenges...
Hugs Susan x

Thursday, August 9, 2012

Cupcakes

Hi everyone,
I have not been around for a week  or so,  as l have had Marcos ( my son )and Sam (Gf) over from the UK  for a week. Its been lovely seeing them and catching up. Sara  even managed to fly over from Barcelona  for 5 days .It was so nice having all the children home at the same time !
The card l would like to share is a centre step card. The image is a stamp from LOTV , l have coloured the image with promarkers and applied different coloured stickles to all the cupcakes and the edges of the card. All other items and DP are from my stash.
I would like to enter this card into th following challenges..
Wishing you all a lovely evening ..Hugs Susan x
      

      Sunday, July 29, 2012

      One for the men !



      I really enjoyed the opening ceremony to the Games I hope you all did too !  Its all very exciting !Looking forward to today's events too...

      The card l am sharing is one for the men....its a 6x6 white card blank. I have used  navy and sky blue backing papers and  a Kanban ,silver embossed frame to create a base for the image.
      I would like to enter this card into the following challenges...
      Wishing you all a lovely day ! hugs Susan x

        Monday, July 23, 2012

        Its about time...

        Evening everyone,
        l think its about time l posted a card..Although l have been busy with other things,l have still been  making cards.So l would like to share this A5 card with you....
        Here is a House-Mouse image that l have decoupaged.I think they are so cute  enjoying their ice lolly hehe..The papers were given to me a while ago, so not sure of their origin.I have used some pretty satin ribbon with stars, green twine and some pink gems..
        I would like to enter this card into the following challenges..

        Wishing you all a lovely evening  .. Hugs Susan x

        Saturday, July 14, 2012

        Hi everyone !

        Hi everyone,
        Just touching base and hope to be back in the fold very soon !
        Trying to get around to all your blogs and just say 'hi' and see what you have all been up to ...
        Wishing you all a lovely weekend and see you all soon..happy crafting everyone !
        Hugs
        Susan x

        Thursday, June 14, 2012

        Hi everyone !

        Just popping in to say hi to you all !
        Its been ages since l lasted posted and showed a card..I have had quite alot going on of late, so somethings had to be put on the back burner..Sara has been over for 4 days, so that took priority. Summer is always busy for us over here, so trying to cover every base is quite a task.
        I have been trying to leave a few comments on your beautiful creations, but l still have more  blogs to catch up on..Hope you are all keeping well  ? and l look forward to getting back on board very soon..Hugs to you all...Susan x

        Tuesday, May 29, 2012

        Hi everyone !

        Hi everyone,
        Sorry to have been MIA ..We have been in Barcelona,visiting Sara ( our daughter ). We had a smashing time and never stopped ! It doesn't matter how many times you go there, you always discover new parts etc.This time we travelled over to Tarragona and visited the PortAventura theme park for a day.We have been a few times over the years. We had a great time at the park ! We got soaked numerous times on the water rides..and it just added to the fun. They have a new rollercoaster there,' Shambhala' and all l can say is ..It was an Experience !!! hehehe...( see it on YouTube !)  Sara was free from work for 2 days , so it was great that she could join us...Back to routine now though, and just caught up with everything! So , l will be visiting you all soon to see what you have all been up to !
        Hugs Susan x

        Wednesday, May 16, 2012

        Another for the box

        Evening everyone,
        Sara, my daughter left this morning to go back to Barcelona. It is always lovely when she comes home for a few days.Thankfully, the flight is only around 30 mins, so we get to see her alot !
        The card l am showing you today has a 6x6 white card blank.The image is another that l have decoupaged, and is from the 'Big One' CD.The DP's , silver studs are all from my stash.The inside is decorated with a smaller version of the main image .
        I would like to enter this card into the following challenges...
        Thank you for taking a peek at my post today, and l wish you all a lovely evening..Hugs Susan x

        Sunday, May 13, 2012

        House Mouse

        Afternoon everyone,
        Hope you are all enjoying your weekend break ..Happy Mothers Day ! to all those celebrating today, l hope you all have a lovely, special day !
        My card share today is using a  House Mouse  image, that l have decoupaged. These cute little creatures are always having fun  ! l have folded an A4 piece of card stock in half  to make a A5 base.l have used some sage green DP as a base for the image and sentiment. I have put card candi in the corners.  A few ribbons and beads  and a button on the ' Happy Birthday' sentiment, which l have put foam pads on to give a bit more dimension.. All items are from my stash !
        I am entering this card into the following  challenge..
        Wishing you all a lovely evening ! Hugs Susan x

        Friday, May 11, 2012

        Woof !

        Evening everyone,
        Its been a busy few days  ! I am looking forward to the weekend .My daughter ,Sara, is coming over on Sunday from Barcelona until Wednesday ,so it will be nice for her to have a break from her work and wonderful for us to have her home to spoil hehe. The weather over here has been fabulous this week,so l hope it continues over the weekend.
         I started a new James Pattereson book last weekend, and its so exciting, but I have not had time this week to read anymore, so l am hoping to get in the garden this weekend and enjoy my book...

        The card l am showing you this evening is a 6x6 card blank. I have used some distressed brown DP and a blue DP for layering and matting.l used promarkers to change the colours of the kennel and the 'woof ' die cut.l also used a dark blue and  a white pencil for outlining. The coredinations brown card stock has been put through an embossing folder and lightly sanded afterwards. As l wanted this to have a rather male look to it,l have added 4 staplers just for decoration... All dies have foam pads to give them a 3D look and all materials are from my stash.
        I would like to pop this card into the following challenges...
        Wishing you a lovely evening and good start to the weekend

        Sunday, May 6, 2012

        Feliz dia de la Madre !

        Good morning everyone,
        Happy Mothers day to those who are celebrating today. Here in Spain,  its Mothers Day today, and l am very lucky as l get to celebrate two mothers days  . A bit greedy l know ! l got some beautiful, sweet smelling roses from the kids .  Sara  texted ( she is in Barcelona )  and a text from Marcos who is holidaying in Thailand at the moment.We are out to lunch today,which will be lovely..a nice paella !
        Weather this morning is horrible ! thundery storms and  rain..No spanish sunshine today hehe..Not complaining though ! It means some crafting in the afternoon is in order..hehe

        The card l am sharing today is a 6x6 white card blank.I have used some powder blue , silky smooth DP, and the same DP in pale yellow..l love these 12x12 sheets a good friend sent me over in 5 different pastel colours..l have used  the 'flower Doily' border punch from X-Cut. The ribbons, pearls,tiny butterfly (looks like he's trying to fly away !) card candi and little flower are all from my stash..
        I would like to enter this card into the following challenges...
        Wishing you all a lovely day ! Hugs  Susan x

        Saturday, May 5, 2012

        One for the box !

        Evening everybody,
        The card l am sharing today is one for the box...The card is a  pale yellow card blank.I have had some Laura Ashley papers for a while now, so l dug one out and used it to matt the card front.I have cut the front at an angle and placed it on the inside to create a pocket to use for a voucher.l haven't used peel offs for a while, so decided to use some more pale yellow card with the peel offs, then cut them out and use them to  embellish the card.The sentiment is from a sheet and matted onto the yellow card,  with a few tiny silver balls.. All items used are from my stash..
        I am going to pop this into the following challenges..
        Hope everyone is well and havin a nice afternoon ..Hugs Susan x

          Wednesday, May 2, 2012

          Foxy !

          Afternoon everyone,
          Had such a busy morning...its great having a ' Dia de fiesta' but the queues in the bank this morning were horrendous ! Best part of an hour waiting to get served..I managed to keep the other appts. that l had, but it was all rush rush !
          The card l am showing today is a 5x5 white card blank. The image is another from the 'Big One' cd.I have decoupaged the image..l love his little face !  l have matted the image onto some grey card stock and  then onto some green DP, all from my stash .The branch is a die from Marianne designs.I actually cut it out using an odd piece of white card, then used shabby shutters distress ink pad all over it. My good friend Barbara sent me a bag full of tiny buttons, so l have used 2  different colours to cordinate with the image ..The inside of the card has the same green DP , branch and smaller version of the image...
          I want to enter this card into the following challenges..
          Wishing you all lovely afternoon..Hugs Susan x

            Tuesday, May 1, 2012

            Quick and Simple !

            Afternoon everyone,
            I think the weather today over here in Mallorca, has ticked all the boxes. This morning was glorious, blue skies, sunny and warm !  We took advantage of today being a 'fiesta'  day and  we had a lovely long walk and a coffee in a little bar infront of the beach. Come lunchtime, we were having thunder, heavy rain, hailstones and a considerable drop in the temperatures ! Looking out now, as l write , we are back to blue skies with some dark clouds lurking on the horizon...Its crazy ! So all you in the UK  or else where suffering from all the heavy rains of late, and  thinking of' 'Spanish sunshine'...think again ! hehehe
            The card l am showing you all today is really quick and simple...5x5 white card blank.2 sheets of the same pink , flowery paper.One for the front of the card and the other for the inside. The topper is from Kanban ( l think).I have used 3 little pearls and some pink ribbon and a little pink, material flower embellishment.. .thats it ! Everything used today is from my stash !
            I am going to pop this into the following challenges...
            Wishing you all a lovely evening ..Hugs Susan x

              Monday, April 30, 2012

              Whacky Wheels

              Evening everyone,
              I made this card using an image from the Big One cd,which l have decoupaged .The card is a 5x5 white card blank. I cut the front panel away at an angle and placed the panel on the inside.I use this shape quite a bit, it just makes a change...The red stripe DP has been matted onto the front part of the card before l cut the panel away, just makes things easier. A smaller version of the main image has been added on the inside....
              I would like to enter this card into the following challenges..
              Wishing you all a lovely evening, sweet dreams ! Hug Susan x

                Tuesday, April 24, 2012

                In The Garden !

                Afternoon everyone,
                A few weeks ago l updated to the new interface just to give it a try , and 'disliked it '. I managed to get back onto the old interface, but looks like it won't be around for much longer, l do hate change !  Have any of you already changed over ? l would love to hear what your thoughts are about it.....
                The card l am sharing today is a 6x6 white card blank.l have used some sky blue DP and a piece of white card stock for all the layering and matting. The image is decoupaged and comes from the CD - 'The Big One' by La Pashe.. l have been using quite a few of these images lately,l just love the easy decoupage and the great images.I think this , along with the others , is  from the 'Trinitage' section. l have added lace and 2 different colour sets of pearls, in different sizes and to finish off, l have applied three little gem flowers in one of the corners.The inside is also decorated using the same papers and smaller version of the main image...
                I would like to enter this card into the following challenges....
                wishing you all a lovely afternoon  ..Hugs Susan x

                Monday, April 23, 2012

                April showers ...

                Afternoon everyone,
                The card l am sharing with you today is a 6x6 white card blank.I have used a new digi that l won  from  'Pink Gems Designs' ( see sidebar for link ).I have used promarkers to colour and pastel blue and grey chalk for the background.  l have used some lovely stripey DP to give it a spring feel.l  embossed a blue panel and using a lighter shade of blue DP, l mounted the image. A scallop nestie is used to mount the 'Little Clair' sentiment.4 little gem flowers are used to finish off . l have decorated the inside of the card,using the same stripey paper..All items used are from my stash ...
                I would like to enter this card into the following challenges...
                Hoping you are all enjoying your day ! Hugs Susan x

                  Tuesday, April 17, 2012

                  Daffodil fields

                  Afternoon everyone ,
                  Its a lovely sunny day today ! So different from the stormy days we have been experiencing .Having said that, l think the rainy days have helped the seeds l planted last month come on a treat.I have masses of little seedlings sprouting everywhere ! The problem is l can't remember the names of any of them , so l will be in for a very pleasant surprise  later on when they start to flower hehe
                  Talking of flowers...l want to share this 5x5 card with you. The image is from the ' The Big One' CD.I have decoupaged the pretty image .I have found that most of these images from the ' Trinitage ' section,  have been so easy to cut out ,and not at all fiddly.I have mounted the image onto some green card stock and then onto some lovely fresh, blue and white DP all from my stash ,along with 4 little pearls.The inside is also decorated using the same image ,card & paper.
                  I would like to enter this card into the following challenges..
                  Have a nice afternoon everyone ! Hugs Susan x

                    Monday, April 16, 2012

                    Bits n Bobs

                    Afternoon everyone,
                    The card l am sharing today is one that is made up from 'Bits and Bobs'.. The card blank is a green 5x5 and  l have used an X Cut border punch ( flower Doily) on the card edge and on the edges of the green gingham paper.I mounted the kanban topper onto a silver mirri card, scalloped  nestie. l love seeing pink and green together, so l have used a piece of pink gingham paper and finished it off with two silver peel off borders and green polka dot  satin ribbon with a pink card candi.I added a little button in the corner just to balance out the card..
                    I would like to enter this into the following challenges..
                    Wishing you all a lovely evening ...Hugs Susan x

                      Saturday, April 14, 2012

                      Mum To Be

                      Afternoon everyone,
                      I have had Sara ( my daughter ) over for a few days, so thats the reason behind my lack of blogging. Its always lovely when she gets her two days off together, as she can get the shuttle flight over from Barcelona and be here in Mallorca in 30 mins.
                      The card l am showing today is a 6x6 ivory coloured card blank.The stamped image is ' Pregnant Tilda' I won this stamp a while back from Bev Rochester's weekly candy giveaway. The flower,Glittered Brad,Buttons,gold peel offs ,ribbons, pearls and butterflies are all from my stash..I am still determined to carry on with the plan to 'Use It Up '. The gingham and calender design papers were a gift from my good friend Barbara ( still trying to get her to make a blog ).l have coloured the image in with watercolour pencils  and chalked the background . I distressed the edges of the card with 'shabby shutters'.
                      I want to enter this cards into the following challenges.....
                      Wishing you all a lovely weekend ! Hugs Susan x

                      Friday, April 6, 2012

                      Happy Easter everyone

                      Evening all,
                      Hoping everyone is having a good start to the Easter Holiday .The weather has not been kind so far, its been really miserable today and we have had rain, its so unsettled !l feel so sorry for the tourists, I hope tomorrow will be better for them.
                       I thought I would show you a  card today made using a 5x5 white card blank.The vintage car image is from the ' The Big One ' La Pashe CD. I am still doing well using up all my older papers and scraps , so everything on this rather simple card, comes from my stash.I have carried on the theme on the inside of the card...
                      I would to enter this  card into the following challenges...
                      Wishing you all a lovely evening...Hugs Susan x

                        Wednesday, April 4, 2012

                        Easter card

                        Afternoon everyone,
                        The card I am sharing today is another for the Easter Holiday..I have used a 6x6 white card blank and basically everything else is from my stash.I distressed the edges on one of the backing papers just to add a little texture and lift to the card..
                        I would like to enter this card into the following challenges...
                        Hope you have a nice afternoon...Hugs Susan x


                        Tuesday, April 3, 2012

                        Spring delights

                        Afternoon everyone,
                        What a difference today in the weather..Overcast and rather chilly! Totally different from days ago when the beaches had families enjoying the sunshine and some fun beach activities..I drove past this morning to see tourists back in cardigans and hoodies and just one person on the beach, the guy hiring out the 'Pedalos'..Hope we get the sunshine back soon !
                        The card l am sharing today uses a 6x6  white card blank.I have followed a sketch by Lyn over at Quirky Crafts challenge.The papers ,glitter card , flower ( recycled),pearl and butterfly embellishments are all from my stash . I have watercoloured the image that came free with a mag .I also used a Nestie to cut out the image..
                        I would like to enter this card into the following challenges..
                        Wishing you all a lovely day ! Hugs Susan x

                          Saturday, March 31, 2012

                          Time Flies....

                          Hi everyone,
                          I can't believe it will be April tomorrow, this year seems to be flying by....I noticed a big influx of tourists this weekend,which is great ! The weather is glorious and I so hope it keeps thats way,as its nice to see families on the beach and people happy  and smiling !
                          The card I am sharing  is a 6x6 white card blank.I have sponged the front of the card using Distress ink-Milled Lavander .The papers are from my stash and are leftovers from bigger sheets.The little sentiment was a freebie from a mag and the ribbon,flowers,button,gem and pearls are also from my stash.
                          I would like to enter this card into the followering challenges...
                          Wishing you all a lovely evening , Hugs Susan x

                            Wednesday, March 28, 2012

                            Good morning !

                            Hi everyone,
                             Its been two weeks since my last update ,how time flies by..... I have had my daughter ,sara,over from Barcelona for 14 days ! its been lovely having her home. She has left this morning,l miss her already !
                             I have managed to get some easter cards done and some lovely little baskets that   Pat  kindly sent me the details of ... l will be making more of them,to give as little easter pressies..filled with little chocolate treats ! Looks like someone has been having a few samples hehe,l am sure those little baskets were fuller ?
                            l will be back later to show some cards...wishing you all a lovely morning ! xxx

                            Wednesday, March 14, 2012

                            Beatrix Potter Card


                            Afternoon everyone,
                            The card I am sharing today  features the free,  decoupage sheet download from Crafters Companion. l have used all the layers of this cute little character.The frame and DP are a gift from my lovely friend Barbara.I have used stickles glitter glue around all edges of the cut paper. The embellishments are from my stash. l have also used a fiskars border punch on some pink card stock, and highlighted with some little pink gems.The sentiment is from a kanban set.
                            I would like to enter this card into the following challenges..
                            Wishing you all a lovely evening..Hugs Susan x

                              Sunday, March 11, 2012

                              Lobster Trap...

                              Evening everyone,
                              Its been a beautiful sunny and warm day here. The strong winds of the last few days seem to have died down,and its been nice to get back in the garden and continue with a good tidy up. Hope everyone has had a nice weekend..
                              The card I am sharing today is an 8x8 easel shaped card.The pretty image is from Prarie Fairy Designs and is called ' Lobster Trap '. I  have coloured it using watercolour pencils and chalks for the background. I have distressed the edges of the card and the yellow design paper with a brown ink pad and a sponge.The image is mounted onto gold mirri card .I have used a selection of different coloured , brown card stock, which is also mounted onto gold mirri card. The card candi has been tinted over with a brown promarker, to give them a 'rusty' feel.l used a scalloped nesti and natural twine and the shells are some that l have collected from my wonderful holidays in the US. These particular ones are from St Pete's in Florida, happy days !
                              I would like to enter this card into the following challenges...
                              Wishing you all a nice evening ...Hugs Susan x

                                Saturday, March 10, 2012

                                Thank You Jackie !

                                Morning everyone,
                                I received this lovely blog award from the lovely Jackie , she has an amazing blog, so if you can, pop over for a visit... I have to nominate 5 people ( wish it could be you all ) with less than 200 followers..so here is my choice
                                1. Dawn  http://luckydawns.blogspot.com
                                2. Pat       http://pipspastimes.blogspot.com/
                                3. Karen   http://creationsbycopse.blogspot.com/
                                4. Nikki   http://nikbee-thedayseye.blogspot.com/
                                5. Tracy   http://scrapcatssscribbles.blogspot.com/
                                I  now need to leave a message on their blogs to come and collect this little award....
                                see you all a bit later ..with a  card .
                                Hugs
                                susan x

                                  Monday, March 5, 2012

                                  The Lighthouse

                                  Afternoon everyone,
                                  The card I am showing today  features a lovely digi that l got from Prarie Fairy  designs  its called  'The Lighthouse' l have coloured with Promarkers and watercolour pencils. Chalks were used for the background. I followed the sketch from the challenge on the Prairie Fairy fridays. The Dp's are from my stash as are  the silver beads.Base card is pale blue and the image is mounted onto some white card stock and the edges frayed a little and edged with a grey promarker.
                                  I would like to enter this into the following challenges..

                                  • Wishing you all a lovely afternoon ..Hugs Susan x

                                  Saturday, March 3, 2012

                                  Springtime

                                  Evening everyone,
                                  Sorry l have been MIA..I can't believe its been 2 weeks since I last updated. I have not been idle in the crafting department , but I have been rather busy with other things... Thats life I suppose ! Anyway... On to my card that l am sharing this evening. Its a double 'Z' fold card and  I have a used a lovely little image from Pink Gem Designs, ( see my sidebar for link ) her name is ' Spring Milly ' !  I have coloured the image with promarkers , watercolour pencil and chalked the background.The DP's are from Making Memories 'Spring ' collection.The flowers were made using an Ek Sucess  punch  and same DP's .The seam binding , butterflies , flowers and pearls  are from my stash....l would like to enter this into the following challenges..
                                  Wishing you all a lovely evening ..Hugs Susan x

                                  Monday, February 13, 2012

                                  GD Card

                                  Morning everyone,
                                  We had  more snow fall here on the island over the weekend.. and more due today ! its certainly cold enough..
                                  The card I am sharing today is for my GD spot at Quirky Craft  Challenges, the theme this time is 'Quirky Love Story ' ( with ribbons and a charm ) .My base card is a white 6x6 .I have used this fun digi image from 'Robin's Fetish' , called 'I toadily Luv You '. Which was very kindly offered to me from Quirky Crafts to use for this  challenge..l have coloured with water colour pencils and fiskars metalic pens.l used red stickles to paint her nails and bow hehe..Sparkle mirri card and plain white card was used to layer and matt and the red satin ,  lime ,yellow red hearts ribbons are all from my stash along with the heart charm and DP's...
                                  Wishing you all a good start to the week...Hugs Susan x

                                  l am entering this into the challenge over at Prairie Fairy friday-Let me call you sweetheart

                                  Saturday, February 11, 2012

                                  Flowers and Hearts

                                  Hi everyone,
                                  Sorry l have not updated for a few days but l am taking on that 'Big Task' of re-organising my craftspace and sorting boxes, and boxes and yet more boxes...Phew ! Never knew l had so much stuff stored away.In one way its good to have a sort out,because l have found some lovely things that l had forgotten l had...
                                  The card l am sharing today is based on the theme of 'Love'. The DP is  from the Frou Frou  paper pad from kanban , as is the base card. The satin ribbon and little hearts & beads are  from my stash. l have used silver mirri card to create a frame for the image and paper. Crystal stickles was used to highlight the flowers..
                                  I want to enter this into the followering challenges...
                                  wishing you all a lovely weekend...Hugs Susan x

                                  Saturday, February 4, 2012

                                  Little Gift Box



                                  Today  l am showing a hand made gift box.  The image is from Roberta over at Prairie Fairy Designs . I  won top 3 last week, so l could chose a digi from the store.I chose this fun little image,matted it onto some pink card stock and coloured it with coloured pencils, fiskars metalic / glitter pens, and chalked the back ground.The flowers are decoupaged and l have layered the two butterflies twice to give the feel that they are fluttering.l have added  lavender stickles to the wings and the centre of the flowers.I am entering this box into the following challenges..
                                  Wishing you all a lovely evening ..Hugs Susan x

                                  Friday, February 3, 2012

                                  Sweethearts Stamp Candy

                                  Evening everyone,
                                  Just letting you know that Roberta of ' Prairie Fairy Stamps' has this fab Valentines candy on the blog. Aren't these gorgeous ! Pop over and read about it....and sign up !
                                  Wishing you all a lovely evening...
                                  Hugs
                                  Susan x

                                  Thursday, February 2, 2012

                                  Male Card

                                  Afternoon everyone,
                                  Cold, rainy day here today. l spoke with my daughter who lives in Barcelona,and she said its very cold and wet there too...Looks like we are all going to be having a very cold weekend, perfect for crafting !
                                  Very simple card from me today.The base is a white, 5x5.l have used some red card stock to matt the DP and then decoupaged the image and matted onto brown and white card stock. The sentiment is from kanban and  raised up on foam pads. l have used a piece of the DP and decorated the inside too. Wishing you all a lovely afternoon...Hugs Susan x

                                  Tuesday, January 31, 2012

                                  Whimsical Neighbourhood !

                                  Afternoon everyone,
                                  Its got very chilly again, and we have a sprinkling of snow on the mountains ! I took a pic this morning from the car , not a good pic , sorry ! we often get snow in the winter months, but it never lasts very long and doesn't cause any problems as its mainly on the mountains and higher ground.We are in for more on Thursday..I love it !
                                  The card l am sharing today, has another digi from Lyn  (spider)  her digi store can be found at Dragonsmoore, I have used this image before on a halloween card,so its very versatile and was a freebie.I have coloured it with promarkers and pencils. I have added some stickles glitter glue,to give it a fun feel ! The  butterflies are recycled and I have applied glue and different coloured Cosmic Glitters. l have added some little flowers and gems..The satin ribbon and papers are all from my stash.Its a large 8x8 card ....l am entering this card into the following challenges..
                                  Wishing you all a lovely evening ! susan x

                                  Sunday, January 29, 2012

                                  Hearts

                                  Evening everyone, l have had some great news !  Firstly, l was lucky enough to have been drawn for a 'Tilda' stamp  from Bev Rochester's blog...Then , l made top three on the Prairie Fairy challenge, and won a digi from their store...and this afternoon l found out that l got 3rd place & GD spot over at Quirky Crafts challenge blog..  all links to these blogs can be found on my sidebar...l am so pleased !
                                  Complete change in the weather here on the island..we have had some snow on the mountains at 700 mtr's and tonight its forecast for 400 mtrs..its been very cold,dark and windy today, looks like its in for the next few days.l love this type of weather, and  we have had lots of  nice warm days for several months,so a change was on the cards at some point..
                                  The card l am sharing today, is for a 25th wedding anniversary.l have made an easel card and used  silver mirri, pearls, silver beads and cut some hearts out. The little verse was out of a booklet of vellums that someone had sent me ages ago. l tore the edges and attached using the bead and pearl to cover the glue. The pretty paper was one l have had for a while. l also added a couple of little rings and a senitment 'To the one l love'..l am entering this card into the following challenges....  Wishing you all a lovely evening ! Hugs Susan x

                                  Wednesday, January 25, 2012

                                  Pretty Lady..

                                  Afternoon Everyone !
                                  Its a beautiful day here in Mallorca.As soon as I have finished this post I am going to have a lovely walk along the coast road and enjoy the afternoon sunshine.
                                  The card I am sharing today,is a 5x5 base card in pastel pink and a piece of white card stock to matt the paper..I have had the bit of lace and velvet ribbon, in my stash for ages, so thought I would add it to this card.I have decoupaged the image with 1 layer and applied a row of pearls to the hat.The paper and roses are from my stash. l would like to enter this card into the following challenges...
                                  Wishing you all a lovely afternoon ..Hugs susan x

                                  Few cards...

                                  Evening everyone, Hope you are all having a nice evening...l thought l would share a couple of cards..Both were for Sara , my daughter who ...