Kraftykid Family

Hello again

2011-08-15T08:48:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone. Long time no see, lol. I have been very busy with family life over the past few months and not had any time for crafting or blogging really - haven't felt much like it either really. I have been making a few cakes when the need arises though. So, the wee man starts school on Wednesday and I may indeed have some me time then and I thought I would have a fresh start and begin a new blog - just for my cakes just now and hopefully, the cards will come again soon. If anyone is interested in having a look just pop over here. If anyone has any comments, tips or suggestions then I would love to hear them. Thanks for looking and thank you to everyone for their support whilst I was blogging beforehand

Suzanne

Papertake Weekly Guest DT - Mothers Day/Girlie

2011-03-24T09:20:00.000Z

Hello everyone. As always, I am way behind. Things are quite hectic just now and I seem to be behind with everything. Today is my card formy Guest DT spot over at Papertake Weekly. I only have next week and then that's it done...can't believe it has gone so quickly. The theme this week is to make a Mothers Day card or a girlie one.

Ingredients: Sugar Nellie image;

Medium: Promarkers;

Papers: Pink Petticoat;

Flowers and Jewels: Stash.

That's all from me today. Hope you are all well and I will be back later with another card for two challenge blogs.

Hugs

Suzanne

Crafty Catz DT - Mothers Day

2011-03-21T21:32:00.000Z

I can't believe that I have yet again forgotten to post my Crafty Catz DT card. It should have been here on Friday. Sorry, once again, to the rest of the DT. We would like to see you create something for 'Mothers Day' this week. And here is mine.

Ingredients:

Image: Daisy by Sugar Nellie;

Medium: Promarkers;

Papers: Forever Friends 'Pink Parfait';

Sentiment: PC Generated;

Lace Doily: Ribbon Box;

Tools: Cuttlebug; Butterfly embossing folder; Nesties.

Challenges:

Sugar Bowl: Sketch;

Paper Play: Embossing;

Stampin for the Weekend: For Mum/Mothers Day.

That's it from me. I have so much going on at home just now and I am so behind with my cards for my DTs that i really must try and catch up so if I don't stop by for a while you will know that I amn't hibernating, just chasing my own tail, lol

Thanks for stopping by

Hugs

Suzanne

CRAFT Guest DT - Paper Piecing

2011-03-17T22:32:00.000Z

Hello again everyone. This is my second week as guest designer for CRAFT challenge and this week, we would like to see some 'paper piecing'. Nice and easy one this week. Here is my card for the challenge which I hope gives you a wee bit of inspiration.

Ingredients:

Image Tilda with bee;

Medium: Promarkers; design paper;

Papers:

Flower: Stash;

Tools: Cuttlebug and Nesties.

Challenges:

Sketch N Stash: Sketch;

Charisma Cardz: To Die For;

Paper Play: Embossing;

One Stop Crafts: Clean and Simple.

Thanks for stopping by

Hugs

Suzanne

Papertake Weekly Guest DT - Trio Tastic

2011-03-16T11:09:00.000Z

Hi everyone. Here is my card for my spot as guest designer on Papertake Weekly. This week, we would like to see you use 3 of something, 3 papers, 3 buttons, 3 different embellies, whatever! I have used 3 different flowers on mine.

Ingredients:

Image: Lili of the Valley;

Medium: Promarkers;

Papers: K&Co (I think);

Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts; Hobbycraft;

Doily: Ribbon Box;

Ribbon: Stash.

Challenges:

Creative Card Crew: Show us some Green;

Lili of the Valley: Say it with Flowers;

Secret Crafter: Flowers for Mum.

That's all from me today. Thanks for stopping by

Hugs
Suzanne

Crafty Catz DT - Yellow and Green

2011-03-14T15:23:00.000Z

Hello everyone. A very quick post from me with my DT card for Crafty Catz. It was Aunty Sue's turn to set the challenge this week and she would like to see ' Yellow and Green' on your projects. Not 2 colours I normally use but here it is.

Ingredients:

Image: Bunny with Parasol by Robyn's Fetish;

Medium: Promarkers:

Sentiment: Free stamp set with magazine;

Papers: Doodlebug glitter cardstock;

Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts.

Challenges:

Simon Says Stamp: Anything Goes;

Paper Play: Use shades of Green;

Allsorts: Luck of the Irish;

One Stop Craft: Clean and Simple.

That's all from me today. Thansk for stopping by

Hugs

Suzanne

CRAFT Challenge - Guest DT Card

2011-03-10T17:35:00.000Z

Hello again everyone. Two posts in one day... only because I posted the first one a day late, lol. Today is time for a new challenge over at CRAFT and this week we would like to see 'Doorhangers'. This is a lot easier that you think, lol. At first, I thought...OMG, do I have to make one of them?...but then I actually quite enjoyed it and I really like the end result.

Ingredients:

Image: Princess Tilda;

Papers: MME Lost & Found;

Wording: PC Generated;

Tools: Nesties; Cuttlebug; Kandi's Rhinestone Applicator;

Other: Ribbon from stash.

Challenges:

Cupcake Craft: Pink Polkadots;

Creative Card Crew: No Flowers;

My Time To Craft: Jewels;

Simon Says Stamp: Anything Goes.

Thanks for stopping by

Hugs

Suzanne

Fab n Funky DT - Make It Girly

2011-03-10T09:55:00.000Z

Hello everyone. Today, I have my Fab n Funky DT card to show...only a day late - I swear, this cold has really taken it out of me this week. Anyway, the challenge this week is 'Make It Girly' that's it, nice and simple. Lots of pinks, purples, lace, ribbon, flowers, charms, etc. As always, the DT have done a fantastic job so make sure you stop by and check out their cards too. Also, if you get a chance, pop by and give Lou some get well wishes to cheer her up. We are sponsored by Pink Cat Studio this week and I have used one of their fab digi images on my card.

Ingredients:

Image: Diva Poodle by Pink Cat Studio;

Medium: Promarkers;

Papers: MME Lost and Found;

Sentiment: PC Generated;

Other: Lace from stash; Doily from Ribbon Box.

Challenges:

Friday Sketchers: Sketch by Rach;

Stamp Something: March Digi Day;

Simon Says Stamp: Anything Goes;

C reative Card Crew: No Flowers;

Cupcake Craft: Pink Polkadots.

So, make those girly projects and link them up so we can come and visit. Thanks for stopping by

Hugs

Suzanne

Papertake Weekly Guest DT

2011-03-08T13:04:00.001Z

Hello everyone. I hope you are all well. I have a stinking cold and keep sneezing all day long. I am a bit like a bear with a sore head. However, I was asked a couple of weeks ago by the one and only little pink one, Dawny P herself, to be Guest DT for Papertake Weekly for the month of March and of course, I coudn't pass up an opportunity like that. So, today is my first challenge and the theme is 'Lemon Zingy'.So, use something lemon, yellow or bright and zingy on your cards. Lemon is not usually a colour I use but I loved making this card and am quite pleased with the end result.

Ingredients:

Image: Baking Up A Treat - Stampavie;

Medium: Promarkers;

Papers: Pink Petticoat;

Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts;

Sentiment: PC Generated;

Pins: Tabbycrafts;

Ribbon: Stash;

Tools: MS Border Puch; Circle Nesties; Cuttlebug.

Challenges:

Charisma Cardz: Four Legged Friends;

Passion for Promarkers: Food or Drink;
Wild Orchid Crafts: Anything Goes.

That's it from me today, I am going to try and work on some DT stuff and then off to college...if I can stop sneezing long enough, lol. Thanks for stopping by and dont forget to check out the fabulous work from the rest of the DT.

Hugs

Suzanne

Crafty Catz DT - Special Birthdays

2011-03-06T21:29:00.000Z

Hello there everyone. A very quick post from me today as it is my Kim's 16th birthday today and I have all the clearing up to do now. It was my turn to set the challenge this week at Crafty Catz which also means my turn to post it on the challenge blog and guess what...I forgot. I have so much going on at home right now that it totally slipped mind. I sat down for 5 minutes bloggng on Friday morning and thought...that's strange, the post isn't up for the new challenge yet...and then suddenly, it dawned on me. What a donut ehh, lol. And, then...I forgot to post my card on here too!

Anyway, better late than never. My card was made for my daughter for her birthday and I hope it gives you a wee bit inspiration

Ingredients:

Image: Wild Rose Studio;

Medium: Promarkers;

Papers: Pink Petticoat;

Sentiment: PC Generated;

Others: Ribbon and Pearls: Stash.

Challenges:

Papertake Weekly: Anything Goes;

Allsorts: Card for a Teenager;

One Stop Craft: Black, White & One Other.

Thanks for stopping by

Hugs

Suzanne

CRAFT Challenge - Mother's Day

2011-03-03T09:34:00.000Z

Morning everyone. I have been asked to join the CRAFT team as Guest Designer for the month of March and of course, I couldn't pass up a fantastic opportunity like that so...I said YES!

Today is the first challenge of the month and the theme this week is 'Mother's Day'. And the challenge is sponsored by

Lauretta's Digital Stamps with a fantastic prize of 4 digi images for one lucky winner.

So, here's the card I made for the challenge which I hope can give you a little inspiration and don't forget to check out the challenge blog for lots more fantastic creations.

Ingredients:

Image: Lover's Lane Country Companions Clear Stamp Set;

Medium: Promarkers;

Papers: Old ones from my stash;

Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts;

Sentiment: PC Generated;

Other: Glamour Dust.

Challenges:

Charisma Cardz: Four Legged Friends;

Cute Card Thursday: Signs of Spring;

Stamp Something: Something with Flowers.

I am so looking forward to visiting all your blogs and seeing all your fabulous entries. Thanks for stopping by today and any comments you may leave

Hugs

Suzanne

Fab n Funky DT - Sprig into Spring

2011-03-02T19:15:00.000Z

Hello everyone. Hope you are all keeping well. I am being kept really busy at home at the moment so haven't really had a lot of time for bloggng. Today, though, is time for a new challenge over at Fab n Funky and this week we would like you to 'Spring into Spring'. So, use some nice bright colours and some springy images and show us your creations.

Ingredients:
Image: Spring Is Here Clear Stamp Set by Penny Black;
Medium: Promarkers and chalks;
Papers: Vintage Rose by Pink Petticoat (free in a mag);
Flower: Wild Orchid Crafts;
Tools: Martha Stewart Butterfly Border Punch; Rhinestone Apllicator.

Challenges:
Crazy Challenges: Here Comes Spring;
Papertake Weekly: Anything Goes (something old is an optional extra);
Passion for Promarkers: Sugar Rush;
Stamp Something: Something with Flowers;
Crafty Emma's: Flowers and Flutterbys;
One Stop Crafts: Spring Flowers;
Sweet Stop Sketches: Sketch.

Hope you get some inspiration from my card and don't forget to check out the rest of the DTs card. Thanks for stopping by

Hugs
Suzanne

Crafty Catz DT - Friendship

2011-02-25T14:35:00.000Z

Hello everyone. Hope you are all well. Today is time for a new challenge over at Crafty Catz. Thanks to everyone who played along last week...we hope to see you again this week. It was Dianne's turn to choose the challenge this week and she has chosen the theme of 'Friendship'. Also, it's Dianne's birthday today so I am sure she would like it if you all stopped by to say Happy Birthday to her.

Ingredients:

Image: Best Friends digi image by Whimsy and Star Studios;

Medium: Promarkers;

Sentiment: PC Generated;

Papers: Pink Petticoat;

Ribbon: Stash.

Challenges:

Papertake Weekly: Sketch;

Crafty Emma's: Spots and Stripes;

Hanna & Friends: Purple and 1 Other;

If The Shoe Fits Scrap It: Let Your Purple Shine.

Thanks for stopping by

Hugs

Suzanne

Fab n Funky DT - Recipe Challenge

2011-02-23T12:40:00.000Z

Hi there everyone. this is going to be a quick post because I fear hat I may have bitten off more than Ican chew this month - a lot more, lol.My daughter, Kim, is 16 in just over a week (6 March) and has requested (maybe 'demanded' is a better word, lol) a 3-tier birthday cake! Along with my mother wanting a carrot cake made for a work colleagues birthday (4 March); my original design team projects and I have also been given 2 guest DT spots for the month of March - more later, lol. Oh, and on top of all this, we are off to Euro Disney on the 30th March so... I guess it's all go, lol.

Anyway, today is time for a new challenge over at Fab n Funky. Thanks to everyone who entered last challenge. This time, we are giving you a recipe challenge.

We would like to see you include: 1 image; 2 embellishments; 3 papers ... mix it up and create something gorgeous.

I have had a nightmare time with this challenge because I HATE card recipes, lol. I NEVER use 3 papers! But, I think this card can be Kim's birthday card from the boys - she is always looking in a mirror and posing, lol. Anyway, here's my card and I hope it can give you a wee bit inspiration, don't worry if it doesn't, lol, there's plenty more on the other girl's blogs.

Ingredients:

Image: Coloured Digi Image by The Paper Shelter;

Papers: Pink and Berry Stripe and Berry Solid (Provocraft);Chloe's Closet;

Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts.

Challenges:

A Spoonful of Sugar: Birthday Wishes;

My Time To Craft: Hats;

Totally Papercrafts: Do It With Digi's;

One Stop Craft: Birthday Card;

Sketch Saturday: Sketch.

Ok, I am off to try and get my DT cards done before I fall way behind. Thanks for stopping by and for any comments you may leave

Hugs

Suzanne

It's A Girl

2011-02-20T14:29:00.000Z

Hi there everyone. I hope you are all well and enjoying the weekend. I have been busy finishing my cake for college. Done and dusted now - just the paperwork side of things to go, yuk, lol. Thought I'd share a couple of pics with you because I'm actually quite proud of it!

Hope you like it. I am off to try and do some DT cards whilst Wee Steven is sleeping - he's not very well this weekend and when he's ill - he sleeps! Thanks for stopping by and any comments you may leave

Hugs

Suzanne

Crafty Catz DT - One For The Boys/Men

2011-02-18T11:32:00.000Z

Hi everyone. Today's card is my DT card for the new challenge over at Crafty Catz. Thanks to all the fabulous entries we had last week. There were lots of you ( so many that I am still trying to catch up with my commenting, lol) and we hope to see you again this week. It's Carol's turn to set the challenge today and she has chosen the theme of 'One for the boys' and we are very kindly sponsored by

who are offering one lucky winner this fantastic prize

The DT were also lucky enough to be given some images to use for this weeks challenge so here is my card and don't forget to check out the rest of the DT's fab work.

Ingredients:

Image: Spaceman by Digital Delights;

Papers: Spaced Out by Nitwit Collections;

Sentiment: Studio g Clear Mini Stamp Set;

Ribbon: Stash.

Challenges:

Sketch and Stash: Sketch;

Totally Papercrafts: Do It With Digi's.

I hope you all find the time to join in again this week. Thanks for stopping by

Hugs

Suzanne

Fab n Funky DT - Make Your Own

2011-02-16T23:24:00.001Z

Hello everyone. I am back with my DT card for Fab n Funky as promised in my earlier post. Thanks to everyone who joined us last week. We have quite a few regulars now and it's lovely to see your different creations every week. This week, we are sponsored by Di's Digi Downloads.

and one lucky winner will receive 5 digi downloads of their choice. The DT were also lucky enought o be given some images to use this week to fit in with our theme. Which, by the way, is 'Make Your Own'. And, what that means is we would like you to have a go at making your own embellishments.This may be some punched flowers, ribbon flowers, beaded embellies, anything you like as long as it's DIY.

Ingredients:

Image: Cute Slumber by Di's Digi Downloads;

Medium: Promarkers;

Papers: Lost & Found Collection by My Minds Eye;

Embellishments: Punched Flowers and Beaded Pins;

Other: Glamour Dust and Flat-backed Pearls.

Challenges:

Create 4 Fun: Sketch;

Simon Says Stamp: Make Your Own Embellishment;

Creative Inspirations: Plain & Simple;

Stamps & Fun: Anything Goes.

Ok, so I hope that gave you some inspiration, don't forget to check out the rest of the DTs fab work. Also, talking of making your own...I thought I would share a wuick pic of my final cake for my college course. This is the one that will be marked for the final exam. It's not finished yet...I still have to add the ribbon, flowers and the wee baby but here it s so far

That's it. Thanks for stopping by

Hugs

Suzanne

Lots of Love

2011-02-16T12:20:00.000Z

This is a card I made for Valentines Day. I made a card for each of the kids just to say I love them. I think when they are young, they like to receive them. This is Kim's one. I went off to Hobbycraft on Sunday to buy these Country Companion stamps and was lucky enough to get both sets at £3.49 each. Not often I get a bargain in Hobbycraft, lol.

Ingredients:

Image: Country Campanions Lovers Lane by Docrafts;

Medium: Promarkers;

Papers: From the Heart by Nitwit Collections;

Flowers: Papermania;

Sentiment: Stamp set as above;

Tools: Cuttlebug and Kimmy-Luvs embossing folder;

Ribbon: Stash.

Challenges:

Lets Ink It UP: Love/Valentine's Day;

Cupcake Craft: I Love You;

CRAFT: Let There Be Love;

Cute Card Thursday: Hearts and Flowers;

Cutie Stampers: Embossing;

Stamp Something: Something for your Valentine;

Crafty Emma's: Cute and Cuddly;

One Stop Craft: Love Is In The Air;

The Sweet Stop Sketches: Fantastic Sketch.

That's it for now, I will be back later with my Fab n Funky DT card.Thanks for stopping by

Hugs

Suzanne

Wedding Acceptance

2011-02-14T14:42:00.000Z

The card I have made today is a wedding acceptance. My card was inspired by Rach with her white on white card and the card box I made was from a tutorial by Rach here. Love this wee box and am quite pleased with my card as well, lol.
I have to warn you in advance that this post is picture happy. Lots and lots of photos because I wanted to show all the angles and detail.

The card

Image Close Up

Ribbon and Heart Pearls close up

Side View

Inside

6x6 Box inside

6x6 Box outside

Ingredients:

Image: Champagne Glasses;

Medium: Silver embossing powder;

Tools: Cuttlebug, Nesties & Garden Swirls embossing folder by Craft Concepts;

Embellishments: Ribbon, Heart shaped pearls & Heart shaped gems.

Challenges:

Lets Ink It Up: Romance or Valentine's Day;

One Stitch At A Time: Make It Pretty;

Papertake Weekly: Have a Heart;

Cutie Stampers: Embossing;

Crazy 4 Challenges: Use Hearts;

One Stop Craft: Love Is In The Air.

And that's it! I have entered a couple of challenges here with a love theme. I hope that is ok. I think if its a wedding card, then there must be love in the air. If not, I will understand.

Thanks for stopping by everyone. I will be back tomorrow with another card.

Hugs

Suzanne

Crafty Catz DT Card - Valentines/Love

2011-02-11T21:54:00.000Z

Hi again everyone. Two posts in one day, well actually...this is one I prepared earlier, lol. I know you are all dying to ask if Wee Steven slept right through when he fell asleep early last night. The answer - NO. he got up at 10.30 and played for about 3 hours before finally dropping back off. then he had the cheek to say he was tired when we were getting up this morning...even had a nap for an hour this afternoon. LOL. Actually, he's not been very well and has some antibiotics. I also have a very bad chest infection and quite a sore throat so if he feels anything like I do then I feel really sorry for him.

Anyway, enough of me rambling on. Today is time for a new challenge over at Crafty Catz and the theme is 'Valentine/Love'. That should be nice and easy this week because we all have someone we love whether it's a partner, friend, mum, dad or one of the kids. Just make a wee card to show you care. And, since there are LOTS of challenges running the same theme at the moment and we don't mind if you combine then you should have LOTS of chances to win, lol. Ok, now you have no excuses.

We are, once again, lucky enough to be sponsored by Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps and the DT were given some images to use but, for some reason, I didn't check the sponsor page on the DT Blog - sorry! There is a fab prize on offer though of 5 digi's or 4 digi's and 1 paper pack to one lucky winner picked by random org.

Here's my card for the challenge and don't forget to check out the rest of the DT's fab cards.

Ingredients:

Image and Sentiment: S-moo-ches by Elzybells (Another candy gift. Thanks so much, Elaine);

Medium: Promarkers;

Papers: From The Heart by Nitwit Collections;

Other: Ribbon from Stash.

Challenges:

The Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge: Valentine;

Allsorts: Must Be Love, Love Love;

Totally Papercrafts: Clean and Simple;

Stampin For the Weekend: St Valentines Day;

Crafty Purple Frog: Valentines Day/Romance;

CRAFT: Valentines;

Let's Ink It Up: Romance/Valentines Day;

Creatilicious: Show A Ribbon and also make it A Love Theme.

Now, that's definitely it for me today. Thanks for stopping by. I am off to link all these challenges and get some sleep - all this coughing is hard work, lol.

Hugs

Suzanne

Love Is...

2011-02-11T16:22:00.000Z

Today, I was hopping around blogland and I kept seeing lots of entries for the Penny Black Saturday Challenge and since I had received my gorgeous new stamps from Elaine, I thought what better way to start than with one of these lovely wee critters.

Ingredients:

Image: Critters Party by Penny Black (Thanks so much, Elaine);

Medium: Promarkers;

Papers: From The Heart by Nitwit Collections;

Sentiment: PC Generated;

Tools: Cuttlebug and Nesties.

Challenges:

Penny Black Saturday Challenge: Love Is;

Stamp Something: Something for your Valentine;

Crafty Cardmakers: Hearts;

Stamp With Fun: Love;

A Spoonful of Sugar: Let's See Some Love;

Creative Card Crew: For A Loved One;

Papertake Weekly: Have a Heart;

Passion for Promarkers: Let There Be Love.

I have also entered my card over HERE, The Cardmaking & Papercraft site, which is where I got the sketch from. Thanks for taking the time to look. I will be back later with my Crafty Catz DT card.

Hugs

Suzanne

A Recipe Request

2011-02-10T21:53:00.000Z

Hi again everyone. I received some lovely comments on my Strawberry Ring the other day and Sheri asked if I would mind sharing the recipe. So, here it is. I got it in a Farmhouse Cookery book which my Gran gave me a few years ago. I think it's the only thing I have ever made out of the book and even then, only twice, lol. But, it tastes lovely when you get it right - The one in the photo actually went in the bin because I forgot to add the icing sugar to the cream!!!

Anyway, here goes...first you need the recipe for choux pastry to make the actual ring...

Choux Pastry

Ingredients:

2 and a half ounces (65g) plain flour

2 ounces (50g) butter

Quarter teaspoon salt

Quarter pint (150ml) water

2 eggs

Sift the flour and salt onto a sheet of greaseproof paper.
Put the butter and water in a heavy-based pan and place over a low heat until the butter melts, then increase the heat and bring rapidly to the boil.
Remove the pan from the heat and pour in all the sifted flour, stirring quickly with a wooden spoon until the flour has been absorbed into the liquid.
Return the pan to the gentle heat, then cook for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is smooth and comes away from the sides of the pan.
Cool the mixture for a few minutes, then beat in the eggs gradually. the pastry must be firm enough for piping but not too stiff.
If you are not going to use the pastry immediately, closely cover the pan with a sheet of moist greaseproof paper under the lid. this keeps the dough pliable.
Cook as for strawberry ring recipe. DO NOT open the oven door whilst cooking otherwise the pastry will be flat.

Strawberry Ring

Ingredients (Serves 6):

2 and a half ounces (65g) Choux Pastry

Half a pint (275/300ml) double cream

3 tablespoons icing sugar, sifted

1 lb strawberries, hulled

Icing sugar for dusting

Spoon pastry into a forcing bag fitted with a large plain nozzle. Pipe a ring about one and a half inches (4cm) wide and 8 inches across onto a greased baking tray. Bake in the centre of the oven for 30 minutes until golden brown.

Allow the choux ring to cool on a wire rack. When cool, but not cold, split in half horizontally with a sharp knife.

To make the filling, use a hand whisk and whip together the cream and icing sugar until light and fluffy. Spoon the cream into the bottom half of the ring.

Arrange the fruit on top and around the sides of the heaped up cream. Place the pastry lid on top gently and dust with icing sugar.

Ok, think thats it all. Sheri, if you read this could you leave me a link to your blog if you have one please. Thanks for looking everyone. Let me know what you think if you try making it

Hugs

Suzanne

An Award

2011-02-10T20:46:00.000Z

Hi there everyone. I hope you are all well. I have a bit of a sore throat - nothing serious but I also have this really annoying cough. A bit of a tickle at the back of my throat bt it is driving me MAD - if I wasn't already, lol. Talking of which...the one who is usually driving me crazy is...yes, wait for it...SLEEPING. Believe me, I am touching wood as I type, lol. Left him with my mum for no more than 10 minutes tonight because I was bringing his outdoor playhouse home from her garden and needed to put the seats down in the car. So, leave him there...go back 10 minutes later and he is out for the count. I am going to try it every night, lol.

Anyway, I have actually just popped on to accept an award from my lovely design team mate, Dianne. This was actually given to me a good few days ago but I haven't had a chance to go and grab it! Thank you so much, Dianne. I think by now that everyone knows how much I love to recieve these.

The rules for this one are:

You have been tagged and want to participate.Then create a post where you post
the 'LOVE BLOG' image. You should also blog the persons link that gave you
the award and inform them that you have accepted this award.
You can choose 3-5 blogs which you also link in your post
then each blogger will inform you they have been tagged,
Dear Bloggers
The aim of this action is that we bring unknown,good,blogs to light,
So i would ask you not to blog fellow blogger's that have more
then 3,000 follower's

So, I usually always pass my awards on but, since I have received this and also passed it before, I am going to just say that if you stop by and visit and you would like this then please help yourself.

Hugs Suzanne

Fab n Funky DT - Tempting Texture

2011-02-09T13:29:00.006Z

Hi there. Today is Wednesday and that means its time for a new challenge over at Fab n Funky. But first, thanks to all the people who joined in last weeks colour challenge and we hope to see you again this week. The the,me we ave chosen for this weeks challenge is 'Tempting Texture'. That's it, nice and easy. Use some sort of embossing or a bit lace or some flowers whatever you like as long as it has a different texture than normal. We have a fab sponsor once again this week.

who are very kindly offering one lucky winner 5 digis of their choice so, what are you waiting for, lol.

Here's my card, which I hope gives you a wee bit inspiration and don't forget to check out the rest of the DTs fab cards, too.

Ingredients:
Image: Sunflower Smiles by Robyns Fetish;
Medium: Promarkers;
Papers: DCWV (I think);
Tools: Cuttlebug, Nesties, Daisies Embossing Folder;
Other: Ribbon from stash, Flatbacked pearls from Kanban.

Challenges:
One Stitch At A Time: Do It With A Digi;
Pile It On: Bright and Breezy;
Paper Play: Stamp It Out;
Stamp Something: February Digi Day;
Create 4 Fun: Sketch;
2 Sisters: Pearls.

That's it from me. I am off to see what damage Steven has done while I have been posting this. Thanks for stopping by

Hugs
Suzanne

Strawberries and Cream

2011-02-08T15:48:00.005Z

Just a few pics to share today. One of the strawberry ring I made the other day, another of our strawberry and cream cupcakes we made last week an done of theboys tucking into the choc spread, lol.

I think Jack got the wrong deal here, lol. The wee jar and spoon was supposed to be for Wee Steven but he just wasn't parting with the full jar and the knife, lol.

Thanks for looking.

Hugs
Suzanne

Yummy Cupcakes and a wee kiss

2011-02-05T13:52:00.003Z

Hi everyone. I hope you are all having a lovely weekend. We were at my grans house last night for a bit of a family get together - just some food and a few drinks. Tonight we are off to my aunts house for the same - although I am sure that it will be a bit more boisterous, lol. Just thought I would share a picture of the cupcakes I made to take with me last night.

And this pic is of me slobbering all over my younger cousin, lol.

Thanks for stopping by and I may be back tomorrow as long as I don't feel too rough

Hugs
Suzanne

Crafty Catz DT - Tartan/Plaid

2011-02-04T13:50:00.000Z

Hi again everyone. Time for a new challenge over at Crafty Catz. Thanks to everyone who joined in last weeks challenge, we hope to see you again this week. Trish chose the theme this time and she would like to see 'Tartan/Plaid' on your creations please. Have to admit, I was a bit stumped here because it's not something I would usually use however, I am quite pleased with the end result. We are lucky enough to have a fab sponsor this week

who are very kindly offering one lucky winner this fantastic prize

The DT were also lucky enough to be given some lovely sentiments to use on their creations this week/ here's my card, which I hope gives you a wee bit inspiration and don't forget to visit the rest of the DT to see what they have made this week.

Ingredients:
Image: Molly Blooms by Clare Rowlands (free with SC&P mag);
Medium: Promarkers;
Papers: American Plaid by Daisy D's;
Sentiment: Sentiments 4 U;
Tools: Cuttlebug and Nesties (sentiment);
Other: Ribbon from stash; flatbacked pearls from Kanban.

Challenges:
Passion for Promarkers: Photo Inspiration;
Paper Play: Stamp It Out.

That's it from me today. Wee Steven has an absolutely awful cold and is sitting with his head over a bucket - not sure if he actually needs it or just likes to be dramatic...probably the latter, lol. Thanks for stopping by

Hugs
Suzanne

Fab n Funky DT - Colour Combo

2011-02-02T10:03:00.009Z

Morning everyone. I hope you are all well. It is absolutely miserable weather here in Edinburgh this morning. Just the right kind of day for hiding indoors to bake and craft! Today is Wednesday which means it's time for a new challenge over at Fab N Funky. Thanks to everyone who joined in last weeks challenge and we look forward to seeing you again this week for our colour challenge of 'Chocolate and Blue'. We are lucky enough to have a fabulous sponsor this week.

About Digi’s With Attitude!

Digi’s With Attitude! is a Digital Stamp Company that brings Sass & Attitude
to your stamping projects!

Meet the newest Attitude’s in town! ’Grumpy Gretchen’ is a sure beauty with sexy curves and very unique facial features. Her hairstyles constantly change, as does her clothing and element she is in. She is sassy and isn't afraid to show it! Everyone loves Grumpy Gretchen. We know you will too! You can now meet the new Animals With Attitude! too!

They are in the store and ready for you to adopt them. All images are 300 dpi and
come in both JPEG & PNG instant downloads.

So, to be in with a chance of winning a $10 gift certificate to spend in store, just create something chocolate and blue and link it up for us to come see.

The DT were also lucky enough to be given a couple of images to play with and some of us have used these. I have actually used one I got as a prize a couple of months ago and this was a great image and lovely to colour. So here's my card and for more inspiration, remember and check out the other girls fab DT creations.

I have coloured my image, Shopping Tween by Digi's with Attitude, with Promarkers; cut round the image and mounted onto a piece of card which has been chalked to give a soft, shimmery blue backing. The ribbon is from my stash and has been given a ruffled look and stuck to a border strip punched with a MS border punch. The flowers are punched from Craftwork Cards paper packs with a retro flower punch. The flatbacked pearls are, as always, Kanban. The sentiment is a freebie from Sentiments 4U and has been chalked with a slightly darker shade of blue.

I'd like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Sketch Saturday: Sketch;
Digi's With Attitude: Digi People;
2 Sisters Challenge: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - use a female image;
Passion for Promarkers: Inspiration Photo;
Papertake Weekly: Anything Goes and Flowers.

Well, that's it for now. I am off t make a cake - dunno how I ever expect to loose any weight, lol. Thanks for stopping by and any comments you may leave

Hugs
Suzanne

Cutie Pie

2011-02-01T11:02:00.006Z

Hi everyone. A quick card from me today. I bought this sheet along with the paper pack and a digi image last week. The decoupage sheet has been printed and made up since then so I thougt I'd turn it into a quick card. Has to be quick because Wee Steven was very sick last night and I have a HUGE pile of washing to do before college this evening - provided the wee man's feeling better.

Ingredients:
Image: Cutie Pie Digi Decoupage Sheet from Pink Gem Designs;
Papers: Cutie Pie Digi Papers from Pink Gem Designs;
Sentiment: Decoupage Sheet;
Other: Flatbacked Pearls from Kanban.

Challenges:
Sketch N Stash: Sketch by Vicky;
Papertake Weekly: anything Goes (optional extra - flowers);
Crafts and Me: Monochrome;
Paper Play: Layer It Up;
Totally Papercrafts: One for the Kiddies.

Thanks for stopping by and any comments you may leave

Hugs
Suzanne

Crafty Catz DT - Flowers

2011-01-28T12:58:00.003Z

Hello everyone. I hope you are all well. The sun is shining here in Edinburgh today but...it's blooming freezing, lol. Today is time for a new challenge over at Crafty Catz but first, a big thank you to everyone who entered last weeks challenge. We love stopping by your blogs and seeing your creations and we hope to see you all again this week. It's Suzie's turn to pick the theme this week and she would like to see 'FLOWERS'. That's it, flowery papers, and image with flowers, flower embellishments or, all of these...up to you. The only rules are no backlinking, one entry per person and the most important one...HAVE FUN.

We are lucky enough to have a fantastic sponsor once again this week...

who are very kindly offering one lucky winner this fabulous prize

Some of the DT Girls were also lucky enough to be given some digital papers to use too so here's mycard for you...

Ingredients:
Image: Pollycraft ( I think - but can't find it now);
Medium: Promarkers and Copics;
Papers: BlackLeaf Studios;
Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts;
Other: Lace and Glamour Dust from stash; Flat backed Pearls from Kanban.

Challenges:
Crafty Cardmakers: Flowers;
Paper Play: Layer It Up.

Thanks for stopping by everyone and please stop by and visit the rest of the DT girls to see their fab work. Looking forward t seeing what you all create this week

Hugs
Suzanne

Kim's Digi's

2011-01-26T18:45:00.005Z

Hi everyone. A quick post from me just now as I am off to play the WII with Jack - tennis - should be quite funny. I just wanted to post a card I have made today using the new image that my daughter has drawn. I am absolutely delighted that she is finally putting her talent to use. She isn't very confident about her drawing but she seems to like this wee fairy girl. I just have to convince her to make the gorgeous eagle she drew into a digi now. Thank you to the people who have already left Kim a comment about her digi and also to the people who have already purchased it. I am sure her confidence will soon soar with all the support.

So, here's the fabulous image and if you click it, you will hop over to Kim's blog where you are able to purchase this for the fab price of £1...

And, here's the card I made with it this afternoon...

Image from Kim's Digis, coloured with copics and promarkers. Flowery design papers, Lace from stash and some gorgeous flowers all topped with Glamour Dust.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Sketch Saturday: Sketch;

Crafty Emma's: Angels & Fairies;
Do It With Digi's: Pink and Girly.

Thanks so much for stopping by and any comments you may leave. please, if you have a moment, stop by Kim's blog and wish her well in her new venture

Hugs
Suzanne

A New Award

2011-01-26T10:42:00.004Z

Hi everyone. Just a quick post from me before I forget. The lovely Mel - Sticky Bits Of Paper, has given me a new blog award. Thank you so much. I love to receive these awards, it means someone actually likes my stuff, lol and makes it a bit more worthwhile.

The rules to go with it are as follows:

You have been TAGGED .Create a post where you post the 'LOVE BLOG' image.You should also link the person that gave you the award and inform her/him that you accept the award.You can then choose 3 to 5 favourite blogs which you also link in your post, then each blogger will inform you that they have been tagged.I would like to give these awards to the following people with my love and appreciation.

1. Janette
2. Heidy
3. Suzie
4. Maddy

This is always a really difficult thing to do but I hate not passing these on when people take the time to give them to me. Thanks once again, Mel. I needed this today

Hugs
Suzanne

Fab n Funky DT - Delight In Your Digi's

2011-01-26T10:24:00.005Z

Hello everyone. Today is time for a new challenge over at Fab n Funky. Thanks to everyone who joined us last week and we hope to see you again thsi week for our new challenge which is 'Delight In Your Digi's'. We have a fantastic sponsor

and the DT were lucky enough to choose an image to play with.

So, here's my card..something a bit different from normal...and don't forget to check out the rest of the DTs fab cards too.

Ingredients:
Image: Praying Hands by The Stamping Boutique;
Medium: Promarkers;
Papers: HOTP Baby 8x8 pack;
Sentiment: You are in my prayers - pc generated;
Tools: MS Border Punch; Cuttlebug and Swiss Dots Embossing Folder;
Other: Ribbon and Flatbacked Pearls from stash.

Challenges:
Sweet Stop Sketches: Fab Sketch;
My Time To Craft: Embossing;
Creative Card Crew: The Colours of your Flag (hope the ligter blue is ok - Scotland).

That's it from me just now. My daughter is working on something quite exciting though and if all goes well, I will be back soon to post it.

Thanks for stopping by and for any comments you may leave. I really appreciate each and every one of them

Hugs
Suzanne

Cute Little Thing

2011-01-23T15:10:00.004Z

A friend of my daughter, Kim, became an aunt for the first time yesterday so I had an excuse to make a card for a baby girl...it's been all boys lately. When I first started making it, I was driven mad because it wasn't going the way I wanted it to - just didn't look like the picture in my head. Now, however, I am glad that I kept going because I am quite please with the result.

Ingredients:
Image: Forever Friends;
Medium: Promarkers;
Papers: Baby Powder, Hiccups, by Imaginisce (again);
Sentiment: 'Cute Little Thing' by Studio G Clear Stamps (99p for 5 sentiments - brilliant);
Tools: MS Lace Doily Border Punch;
Flowers: Large one - stash; Smaller one - Nutcrafters Stall at SECC (£1 per bag - brilliant again);
Other: Charm and Ribbon - stash; Card Candy - Craftwork Cards; Flatbacked Pearls - Kanban; Glamour Dust.

Challenges:
Friday Sketchers: Sketch by Jeanette;
Stamp Something: Something Cute;
One Stitch At A Time: As You Like It;
Papertake Weekly: Ribbons and Pearls;
Simon Says Stamp: Bingo (Punches/Die Cuts, Flowers, Gems);
Sweet Stampin Challenge: Clear as Mud.

That's it from me just now. Everybody is out again for a few hours today so I have a cake in the oven and am gonna make a card while I can. Thanks for stopping by

Hugs
Suzanne

Crafty Catz DT - Forgotten Stamp

2011-01-21T22:01:00.004Z

Hello everyone. Time for a new challenge over at Crafty Catz again today. It is Aunty Sues turn to choose the challenge and she has chosen the theme of 'A Forgotten Stamp'. A fabulous challenge, especially since my mother had cleared up her craft stuff (she is one messy crafter...it drives me absolutely crazy, lol) and she had found some of my older stamps. This one, I had actually even forgotten that I had bought, lol...it's even possible that I haven't even stamped it up before. Anyway, here's my card and please stop by and check out the rest of the DTs fantastic work.

Ingredients:
Image: Maggie with Flowers from Sugar Nellie;
Medium: Promarkers;
Papers: Baby Powder, Hiccups, by Imaginisce;
Sentiment: PC Generated;
Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts;
Other: Glamour Dust.

Challenges:
Sketch Saturday: Sketch;
Stamp Something: Something Cute;
My Time To Craft: Spots and Dots;
Pollycraft: Pastel Colours;
Pile It On: Anything Goes;
Lets Ink It Up: Anything Goes.

That's me off now. I have no children at home tonight and I am going to curl up in bed and watch the last Twilight movie. Yes, I know, I am WAY behind, lol. Thanks for stopping by and I will see you tomorrow with a wee challenge card.

Hugs
Suzanne

First 5 Commenters

2011-01-21T11:32:00.003Z

Hello everyone. I have just copied this from Lindseys blog. I thought it was a fantastic idea and wanted to join in right away. So...It's time for a bit of fun. I've entered a Pay It Forward over at Abi's blog so it's my turn now to Pay It Forward.

I promise to send something handmade to the first 5 people who comment on this post. However, there is a catch, you must repost this, offering something handmade to 5 other people. The rules state that it MUST be something handmade or homemade by YOUand must be sent to 5 other people during 2011.

If you would like to join in the fun, then be the first to post a comment and something handmade or homemade will be coming your way this year.

Great, right?? let's just hope there are 5 folk who would like something made by me...and now, to figure out what to make, lol.

Hugs
Suzanne

3D Cards DT - Get Well Soon

2011-01-20T14:42:00.007Z

Hello everyone. Time for a new challenge over at 3D Cards Challenge. This time, we would like to see your 'Get Well Creations'. And the only rule is that your image must be either a decoupage sheet or a stamped image which is layered up 3 or more times. I got myself a new digi image for this challenge because, apart from flowers, I didn't really have anything suitable.

Ingredients:
Image: Dr Billy from Pink Cat Studios;
Medium: Promarkers;
Papers: Blue one is Craft Creations and no idea about spotty one cos it's stuck down again, lol;
Sentiment: PC Generated;
Card Candy: Craftwork Cards (coloured with promarkers);
Tools: Corner Rounder.

Challenges:
Sketch and Stamp: Sketch;
Creative Card Crew: Card for a Man;
Cute Card Thursday: Recipe of 1,2,3 (1 image, 2 papers and 3 card candys);
Stamp Something: Anything Goes;
One Stop Craft: Card For A Male;
Wild Orchid Crafts: Lets Get Sentimental.

That's it from me today. I am off to see what mayhem has been caused in my living room while I've been posting this, lol. See you tomorrow with another card
Hugs
Suzanne

Fab n Funky DT - Animal Magic

2011-01-19T22:36:00.006Z

Hello everyone. It's time for a new challenge over at Fab n Funky. I didn't think this card was going to get done, to be honest. Things are a bit mad round here at the moment. Wee Steven has decided to go back to nursery which may sound like I should have more time to myself but, actually...he is even more hard work than normal after nursery. It seems to make him very hyper and if I leave him alone, even to go to the loo, he wrecks the place! So, doesn't leave much room for card making I'm afraid.

So, this weeks theme is 'Animal Magic' so we would like to see your creations with an animal on them. We are lucky enough to have a fab sponsor again this week

who are very kindly offering one lucky winner either 5 digital images OR 4 images and one digital paper set of their choice.

The girls on the DT were lucky enough to receive some images to play with so here is my card for the challenge and please stop by and visit the rest of the DT to see their fabulous work. I apologise for the poor picture. It was either too light or too dark so I went with the best of the bunch, lol.

Ingredients:
Image: I Toadily Luv You from Robyn's Fetish;
Medium: Promarkers;
Papers: I have no idea because I have stuck it to the card, lol;
Sentiment: Robyn's Fetish;
Tools: MS Hearts Border Punch; Cuttlebug and Nesties.
Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts;
Other: Glamour Dust.

Challenges:
Sketch N Stash: Sketch;
One Stitch At A Time: New (Flowers and Image);
Pile It On: Anything Goes;
Passion for Promarkers: All You Need Is Love;
Secret Crafter: With Love.

That's it from me. I will hopefully be back tomorrow with another card, fingers crossed as I type, lol. Thanks for stopping by and for any comments you may leave. I appreciate each and every one of them

Hugs
Suzanne

Chocolate Cake in Pyjamas

2011-01-15T08:00:00.000Z

Hello everyone. I hope you are all well. I wanted to share some pics today of Wee Steven making the 'Hairy Bikers' chocolate cake. When we got up yesterday morning, he decided he wanted to make this. No, not dressed and organised first...cake first, lol. So, here is with his own version...

Chocolate Cake In Pyjamas...

If you click the link, you'll get recipe which is absolutely gorgeous. Thanks for stopping by and any comments you may leave, Steven loves to hear what you think

Hugs
Suzanne

Crafty Catz DT - Thank You

2011-01-14T08:50:00.005Z

Morning everyone. Another quick post from me. I have lots going on here at the moment and may not be around as much so apologies if you stop by and I don't return the visit.

Today is time for a new challenge over at Crafty Catz. It was my turn to choose the theme this week and I would like to see some Thank You's. Maybe a thank you card or a small gift or an altered item. Whatever you choose as long as it's to say thank you.

We are lucky enough to have a fab sponsor again this week

Who are offering one lucky winner 5 digi images of their choice. So, what are you waiting for?

Here is my card, which I hope will give you a wee bit of inspiration and don't forget to check out the rest of the DTs fantastic creations.

Ingredients:
Image: I Did It Creations;
Medium: Promarkers;
Papers: Henbury Lane by Papermania;
Sentiment: Digi from Cuddly Buddly;
Tools: Daises Embossing folder and Cuttlebug;
Other: Ribbon Slider and Ribbon from stash.

Challenges:
Truly Scrumptious: Scrumptious sketch;
Pollycraft: New Things (2nd entry);
A Spoonful of Sugar: Thank You;
Paper Play: Cutie Patootie;
Patties Creations: Anything Goes.

Well, I think that's it. I have had those gorgeous ribbon sliders for ages now (present from mum) and this is the first time I've used them, I think. Thanks for taking the time to stop by and I will be back soon, I hope

Hugs
Suzanne

Fab n Funky DT - Warm and Toasty Colours.

2011-01-13T11:49:00.006Z

Time for a new challenge over at Fab n Funky, well it was, yesterday, but you know me...always chasing my own tail, lol. This week we want you to use 'Warm and Toasty Colours'. Maybe you will think of Summer and use yellows, blues - bright colours or like me you will just go for your favourite colours - the ones that give you a nice, warm glow.

This week, it's Lou's birthday and she has very kindly offered one lucky winner a download of their choice from

So, you know what you have to do but first here's my card and, I hope, a wee bit inspiration. Please check out the challenge blog for lots more gorgeous work.

Ingredients:
Image: Tilda with Flowers;
Medium: Promarkers;
Papers: Fancy Pants (but don't know which ones - sorry);
Tools: Cuttlebug and Nesties;
Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts;
Other: Jewellewed ribbon, lace, glamour dust all from stash.

Challenges:
Create 4 Fun: Fantastic Sketch (not late this week, lol);
Top Tip Tuesday: Anything Goes;
Pollycraft: New Things (flowers);
Cupcake Craft: New Things;
Lets Ink It Up: Anything Goes;
Stampavie: Sparkling.

That's it from me today. Lots going on round here at the moment. Thanks for taking the time to stop by

Hugs
Suzanne

A Challenge Card

2011-01-09T14:03:00.006Z

Hi everyone. Just a quick post from me as Wee Steven isn't very well. So, this card is for a couple of challenges and here are some pics of the boys at swimming yesterday.

Ingredients:
Image: Tilda with hearts;
Medium: Promarkers;
Papers: Loves Me range by Imaginisce;
Sentiment: Handwritten;
Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts;
Other: Brads from stash.

Challenges:
Stamp With Fun: Sketch by Saphira;
Passion for Promarkers: Thank You Cards;
Stampin for the Weekend: New and Blue (New stash);
Totally Papercrafts: Thank You.

That's it from me. Thanks for stopping by and for any comments you may leave - I love to read them.

Hugs
Suzanne

Crafty Catz DT - Food and Drink

2011-01-08T00:26:00.006Z

Hello everyone. I hope you are all well. Iam posting my DT card for Crafty Catz just now because I think that when we get back from swimming I will just fall asleep. Steven never went to sleep until 11.50 last night and then not only was he awake screaming his head off that he 'wants to get up' and that he 'wants a story' during the night 2 or 3 times...but he thinks that it's ok to get up at 8.30am and be bright as a button. I have no idea where that child gets his energy from because it certainly isn't me or his dad, lol. I know some of you will be sitting there thinking...she had 8 hours whats she moaning about but by the time I had watched Criminal Minds (which I can only watch once he is sleeping) it was well after one and then I was disturbed during the night also. I swear I am gonna buy some ear plugs today and let the little tyrant scream tonight - have been saying that for four years now!!

OK, this week, we would like to see 'Food and Drink' on your creations. Anything you like...card, scrap page, box, back, picture, etc, etc as long as there is something edible on it. We are lucky enough to have a fab sponsor again this week

who have not only offered one lucky winner this fantastic prize

but they also very kindly gave all of us on the DT some images to use for the challenge too. I really enjoyed making this one and am quite pleased with how it turned out too.

Ingredients:
Image: Cupcake by Blackleaf Studios;
Medium: Promarkers;
Papers: Butterfly Kisses range from Nitwit Collections;
Sentiment: Handwritten;
Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts;
Tools: Cuttlebug; Nesties: Swiss Dots Embossing Folder: MS Lace Doily Border Punch.

Challenges:
Create 4 Fun: Sketch ( I have missed this one but the sketches are fab every week);
Secret Crafter: Tons of Texture;
Stamp Something: January Digi Day;
2 Sister: Gettin Girly;
Crafty Purple Frog: New Things( Flowers and Image);
Charisma Cardz: Birthday Celebrations (Blogs 2nd birthday);
Crazy Challenge: All Things New;
Pile It On: Brand Spankin New.

That's it for me today. I am off swimming now. Maybe I will just chuck them all in and laze at the side, lol.

Thanks for stopping by
Hugs
Suzanne

Just a few pics...

2011-01-07T13:45:00.002Z

Hi all. I just wanted to share a couple of pics. We were building a new pc desk for our Jacks room the other night and...believe it or not... this is about the only time we get any peace! First of all, Jack has no interest in building stuff at all - so he just stays well out the way, usually on his xbox and secondly, Wee Steven is always in total awe at the tools that come out...

This one is when he puts his hand on it and says...I'm just touching it!

This one is when he has had 'the nod' from me to say ...ok, a wee shot!

And, finally, this one when he is totally engrossed in his 'work'!

He loves anything to do with tools...especially the moments when he gets to use the real ones, lol. That tool box you can see behind him was one of the presents Santa brought him. Yes, it's a real one - the exact one he asked for, lol.

Ok, I am off because he is too quiet and I think he may have the screwdriver set again

Hugs
Suzanne

3D Cards DT - Anything Goes

2011-01-06T20:33:00.006Z

Hello again everyone. I am doing a quick post before I go to get Steven into bed...yes, I did get another nights sleep last night apart from him waking once but he went straight back to sleep. It is wonderful but...I won't uncross my fingers yet, lol.

Today's card is for 3D Cards Challenge. Another 'Anything Goes' theme to help ease you all in...just remember your image must be 3d. I enjoyed this card - possibly because I like the image so much...although it was a nightmare to get a decent pic of

Ingredients:
Image: Morehead decoupage sheet;
Papers: Bo Bunny - Delilah Stripe;
Sentiment: Cuddly Buddly;
Tools: Cuttlebug, Nesties;
Other: Flatbacked Pearls (Kanban), Stickles.

Challenges:
Sketch Saturday: Sketch;
Cute Card Thursday: Out With The Old ( papers and image have been in stash for ages);
Crafty Cardmakers: First and Latest or Greatest ( This is my latest and below is my first blogged card);
One Stitch at a Time: Anything Goes.

The below card is the first one I posted on my blog although I did start blogging a few months before but wasn't brave enough to show my own stuff, lol.

Ok, I am off to settle Steven...a difficult task in itself but when the older 2 have friends staying over...even more difficult, lol.

Thanks for looking and please check out the rest of the DTs fab work

Hugs
Suzanne

Fab n Funky DT - Anything Goes

2011-01-05T11:26:00.004Z

At last, normality seems to returning. Isn't it funny how we all wish for Christmas and a break and then we can't wait to get back into the swing of things, lol. Now, when I say normality, I do say it lightly. Yesterday, I was so tired and fed up of not getting any sleep that I ismantled my bed and put my mattress and Wee Stevens mattress on the floor in my room for us to sleep on. I wanted to see if he would sleep any better if he was next to me. And, it seemed to work last night...keep you fingers crossed for me though - I am hoping it wasn't just a novelty for him. I can handle being on the floor - if he sleeps, lol. So, I will keep you all posted on my progress, lol.

Anyways, we are back with a new challenge over at Fab n Funky this week. The theme is a nice easy one for you all - Anything Goes - to help you all get back in the swing of it...and me, lol. I needed a card for my younger cousins birthday on the 1st so made this one. Check out the rest of my teammates fantastic creations too and most importantly join us and have fun.

Ingredients:
Image: Cuthbert - free image from Pollycraft;
Medium: Promarkers;
Papers: All Spaced Out by Nitwit Collections;
Tools: MS Border Punch; Cuttlebug Embossig Folder.

Challenges:

Sketch and Stash: Fab Sketch;

Papertake Weekly: Anything Goes;
Totally Gorjuss: Someone Special.

Now, I am off to do a bit more of the dreaded housework...or maybe I will just watch a dvd, lol.
Thanks for stopping by,

Hugs
Suzanne

One I forgot about

2011-01-04T13:11:00.004Z

Hi everyone. This is one of the cards I made and forgot to post. That doesn't happen to me very often but Christmas time was just so hectic that I forgot all about it. I made ift for Jack because I thought he would appreciate the image. You will have to excuse the terrible quality of the photo though, I am afraid.

Ingredients:
Image: Colouring Page from Elizabeth O.Dulemba;
Medium: Promarkers;
Papers: The Paper Company;
Sentiment: PC Generated; Craftwork Cards Circle Sentiment;
Tools: Holly punch;
Embellishments: Snowflake by Papermania.

I am now off to put the tree away. I always feel the house is such a mess after Christmas with all the new toys and stuff lying around and...with me lazing around doing nowt all day long - it' s not going to get any tidier, lol so, I thought I'd get the tree and deccys away and give a goody tidy up and see if we can resume some sense of normality around here.

Thanks for stopping by

Hugs
Suzanne

HAPPY NEW YEAR

2011-01-01T00:33:00.003Z

I just wanted to wish all my friends, followers and team mates a very Happy New Year. And, also to say thank you for all your lovely comments and support over the last year and I hope to see all of you again in this coming year.

Hugs
Suzanne

Christmas Cake and New Baby Pics

2010-12-29T15:39:00.003Z

Hi everyone. I am armed with lots of pics so beware, lol. The first is the Christmas cake I made for my mum and then the rest are all the pics of the new baby. The cake may look gorgeous but it was an absolute nightmare. First, I had the oven a bit high so I had to cut the bits off that were slightly overdone. Next, I couldn't understand why the marzipan wasn't sticking...until I found the wee pot of apricot jam still unopened on the worktop, lol. So, I had to take all the marzipan off, spread the jam, roll out new marzipan and then ice and decorate...A sprinkling of edible glitter to finish.

Now, I would like to introduce Finlay. My cousin Ryan and his partner, Lisa's son. He was born on the 21st - 4 days late. He weighed just over 7lb and he is absolutely gorgeous.

I could've just cuddled him all day long but sadly... I had to come home again, lol.

Thanks for stopping by

Hugs
Suzanne

3D Cards DT - Snowman

2010-12-28T21:13:00.004Z

Hello everyone. I hope you all had a fantastic Christmas and got lots of wonderful goodies from Santa. I was thoroughly spoilt and had a really lovely time.

I should have came on here last Thursday to post this card but, as it always does, time ran away from me before Christmas and since then, I have just been too exhausted.

Anyway, we have a new challenge over at 3D Cards and the theme this time is 'Snowmen'. I needed something for Jack to give to his teacher so I got these instructions from here and made this wee cup and filled it with some of my favourite sweets - chocolate eclairs.

Ingredients:
Image: Colouring Image from Google;
Medium: Promarkers;
Paper: MME;
Tools: Scoreboard;Glamour Dust.

Challenges:
Paper Play: Anything But A Card;
Fussy and Fancy: Snow;
Allsorts: Anything Goes;
Crafty Emma's: Anything Goes;
Crafts and Me: Anything Goes;
Simon Says: Anything Goes;
Pile It On: It's All In The Wrapping.

I am now off to catch up on all my soaps then have an early night. Tomorrow, I am going to see my cousins new baby for the first time so I will be back after that with lots of pics and I'll show you my Christmas Cake.

Thanks for taking the time to look

Hugs
Suzanne

Gingerbread Cookies and Gift Box

2010-12-23T08:47:00.004Z

Good Morning everyone. I hope you are keeping well (and warm). Is everyone organised for Christmas? Can you believe that I still have a card to make yet? I am the same evey year. I should just give up trying to be organised, lol.

I have just popped on to show the wee box of cookies that Steven took to nursery last week. He was suppose dto have his party yesterday but he didn't want to go. I think he may possibly have damaged his ear drums with all the screaming he does... he doesn't like loud music or any loud noise really - apart from his own voice,lol.

Ingredients:
Papers: MME;
Tools: Score Board; Nesties; Cuttlebug;
Other: Ribbon from stash.

Challenges:
Winter Wonderland: Wrap It Up;
The Crazy Challenge: Let It Snow;
Papertake Weekly: Anything Goew;
Simon Says: Anything Goes;
Paper Play: Anything But A Card;
Allsorts: Anything Goes;
Crafty Emma's: Anything Goes.

Well, that's me. I am off to put my grandads wee tree down at the crematorium, then to gran's for lunch, pick up and drop mum and Jack off at Hairdressers and then hit the barbers with wee Steven. Also still have one thing to buy and do the grocery shopping, lol. You should see the state of this house too, lol.

Have a great day everyone

Hugs
Suzanne x

Crafty Catz DT - Your Choice

2010-12-18T23:20:00.006Z

Evening everyone. I hope you are all well. I am just about to go off to bed but thought I'd better post this card now - just incase I forget again, lol. The challenge theme over at Crafty Catz this week was chosen by Dianne and she has decided that it's to be

'Your Choice'

Just take a look back over all the previous challenges and choose your favourite or, why not do the same as some of the DT have done and combine a couple. This week we are lucky enough to be sponsored by

and Emma is very kindly offering this fantastic prize to one lucky winner

Also this week, we have not one but two fabulous guest designers. Both of whom I am sure are very well known to everyone with their gorgeous creations. Thanks so much to both of them for finding the time in their already busy schedules to join us. Now, onto my card, but please do check out the challenge blog for the rest of the DTs creations and the Guest DT work.

I have chosen 2 of the previous challenges - challenge 60 (Christmas) and challenge 16 (Love)

Ingredients:
Images: Tilda; Edwin; Bench;
Medium: Promarkers;
Papers: Holiday Joy from Paper Adventures (both from QVC possibly 4 years ago, lol);
Sentiment: PC Generated;
Flowers: Punched flowers; Papermania Paper Roses;
Tools: Retro Flower Punch;
Other: Brads, Ribbon, Glamour Dust (all from stash); Heart Pin (Tabbycrafts).

Challenges:
Stamp With Fun: Christmas;
Passion for Promarkers: Anything Goes;
Stampin For The Weekend: Christmas;
Allsorts: Anything Goes;
Sweet Stampin: Celebrations;
Crafty Emmas: Anything Goes.

That's it for me. I will try and pop back tomorrow to show what Wee Steven has had me busy with. Thanks for taking the time to stop by and for any comments you may leave

Hugs
Suzanne

Fab n Funky DT - Quick and Easy Christmas

2010-12-17T10:51:00.009Z

Hi everyone. How cold is it out there again today! I hope you are all set for the wee fat man in the red suit coming...because the way the weather is looking...nobody is going to be getting much more done this weekend, lol. I'm actually quite organised for a change...only a couple of bags of pressies to wrap, a few more still to buy and, y cards need a greeting stamped inside. Ok, I'm not as organised as I thought, lol.

So, a bit late again but... I wouldn't be me if it wasn't, lol... it's time for a new challenge over at Fab n Funky and this week the theme is:

'Quick and Easy Does It'

We would like to see your quick and easy projects. So, anything you like as long as it doesn't take a long time to complete. Just what we all need at this time of year. We are lucky enough to have a fantastic sponsor again this week. Stitchy Bear Stamps are offering one lucky winner a selection of digi stamps. Pop over and have a look at whats one offer.

Now, here's my quick and easy card. For lots more fantastic inspiration, stop by the rest of the DTs blogs too.

Ingredients:
Image: Sticker (had it ages - no idea where from);
Papers: Nitwit Collections;
Ribbon from stash.

Challenges:
Top Tip Tuesday: Christmas Inspired;
Truly Scrumptious: Sketch;
Crafty Purple Frog: It's Christmas (nearly);
Allsorts: Last Minute Christmas.

That's all from me today. We are off to Falkirk to see Santa this afternoon. Unfortunately, the barge trip had to be cancelled but I am sure Steven and Jack will enjoy seeing the grotto and elves.

Thansk for stopping by

Hugs
Suzanne

Gingerbread House and Christmas Cake

2010-12-15T22:52:00.003Z

Hi everyone. Just a wee post to show my college work. It was brilliant to be back last night after missing two weeks due to the weather. But, that's it now till 10th Jan! Anyway, this is what we made last night. The cake is very simple but, in my opinion, effective. I love the house and I plan to add some windows and doors and decorated it with sweets - with Steven's help of course. Will pop a photo on when we get round to it.

That's all from me tonight. I will be back tomorrow with another Fab n Funky challenge. We are a bit delayed this week but should have a new challenge tomorrow.

Thanks for stopping by to look

Hugs
Suzanne

Crafty Catz DT - Birthday Bear

2010-12-14T14:09:00.003Z

Hello everyone. What an awful blogger I have been recently! First of all, can I apologise to the rest of the girls at Crafty Catz because I just realised today that I had forgotten to post my card - it must have slipped my mind because I was late with it and obviously thought it was done. So, I am sorry. I am still chasing my own tail this week, even though the schools and nurseries are back open (my youngest two were home all last week too because the school roof was damaged). I am SOOOO glad that its fixed, lol. Not so much Jack but Steven is VERY hard work! Thank you for all the lovely comments regarding sleep. I have managed to get some sleep but he is still playing up! Its Jack I really feel for because he has to share a room with him (going to buy him some ear plugs) and I'm not kidding!

Anyway, the theme this week at Crafty Catz is 'Birthday Bear' and we are sponsored once again by I did it creations. Again, a fab prize on offer and the DT were given some images to play with so here's mine.

Ingredients:
Image: I Did It Creations;
Medium: Promarkers;
Papers: Pink Parfait by Forever Friends;
Flowers: WOC;
Sentiment: PC;
Tools: Nesties and Cuttlebug;
Other: Ribbon (stash).

Challenges:
Cute Card Thursday: Floral Frenzy;
Stamp Something: December Digi Day;
Crafty Emma's: Anything BUT A Christmas Card.

Well, that's it from me today. Thanks for stopping by. See you all tomorrow (hopefully) with another card

Hugs
Suzanne

3D Cards DT - Santa

2010-12-10T12:24:00.005Z

Hello. Quick post from me today. Thanks to everyone for the kind comments on the no sleep situation. I didn't go back to sleep the other day...cleaned house instead, lol. The last 2 nights have been a bit better again so hopefully I will catch up on sleep, lol. I am way behind this week and this card should have been posted yesterday but, better late than never.

This one is for the new challenge over at 3D Cards Challenge and the theme this week is 'Santa'. I really enjoyed making this card. Maybe it was the new image or the great sketch or maybe both! I have taken two photos because the main one didn't show the sparkle on his beard and fur so... a close up of the image was needed!

Ingredients:
Image: Classic Santa by Whimsy Stamps;
Medium: Promarkers;
Papers: DCWV Christmas Stack;
Sentiment: Craftwork Cards;
Other: Ribbon (stash); Flatbacked Pearls (Kanban); Stickles (Silver); Glamour Dust.

Challenges:
Crazy 4 Challenges: Sketch;
Secret Crafter: Christmas;
CRAFT: Colour Pallette Challenge;
ABC Christmas: Y is for Yuletide;

That's it from me today because I am so late with my next DT card...The challenge is up and I haven't finished the card. I'm off

Hugs
Suzanne

Fab n Funky DT - Christmas for the Kids

2010-12-08T10:27:00.006Z

Good morning everyone. I hope you are all well and staying warm. Or, at least feeling a lot better than I do,lol. Right now, I have the headache from H%$£ and am absolutely exhausted! Infact, as soon as I have posted this card, I am off for a snooze. My four year old has always been what some people would class "difficult"...SPOILT in my own professional opinion. And me, well, I am far from the most patient person...especially when I am not getting enough sleep!!! Steven never eats, sleeps or talks. He manages to survive on the least amount of sleep and food possible and this is probably the reason for the constant squealing (like a stuck pig) rather than talking. I think I can count on one hand the number of full nights sleep I have had in the past 4 years - honestly! So, last night, he says he's had enough tea...half an hour later he is squealing - he's hungry! reheat the dinner, feed him the whole lot and get ready for bed - whilst listening to him moaning and crying about going to grandads and his toy car keys that he can't find, etc, etc. He is obviously exhausted so, read his story and get him into bed - at roughly 8 o clock, possibly just before 8. Only to listen to him screaming for 3 hours... His bed is itchy, Jack's making the bunk beds move, he's too hot, he's too cold, he wants to go to grandads...need I go on??? He eventually falls asleep at about 11pm - you think that's it, don't you? NO...1 am - "MUM"! This went on for 3 hours and he finally drops off again at 4am - only to awaken again at 8.15am!!

Sorry for going on but I think I am seriously ready for the loony bin (mad house). And, there is no school today!!

Anyway, on a much happier note...It's Tuesday and time for a new challenge over at Fab n Funky. This weeks theme is 'Christmas for the Kids' and we have a fab sponsor again this week so be sure and stop by the challenge blog to check it out. The challenge will be posted a little later as we need to give all the girls time to sort out the winners of their blog candy. And don't forget to visit all the rest of the DT girls and see their fantastic work too.

Ingredients:
Image: We Made A Snowman by Softpecil;
Medium: Promarkers;
Papers: DCWV 'Winter' Scrapbook Kit in a Stack;
Sentiment: Craftwork Cards;
Other: ribbon and stickles from stash.

Challenges:
Sketch and Stash: Sketch;
A Spoonful Of Sugar: Christmas Card;
Creative Card Crew: Anything Goes;
Papertake Weekly: Red and Green must not be seen;
Passion for Promarkers: Anything Goes;
Crafts and Me: Moody Blues;
Simon Says: Christmas with NO red or green;
Cute Card Thursday: The Blues;
Delicious Doodles Challenge: Use a Digi;
Digital Tuesday: Baby, It's cold outside.

Right, I am off to watch a dvd and fall asleep! See you tomorrow for another DT card

Hugs
Suzanne x

A Wee Note

2010-12-07T21:06:00.003Z

Hi everyone. I am posting this very quickly as I am running so behind with everything that i really shouldn't be on here at all. Did you all see Corrie last night? Oh My Word...but, will have to save that for another post.

As a member of a couple of design teams, I am aware that quite often, some old work is linked up to fit new/current challenges. This is why on all the challenges I work on, one of the rules is that 'only new work' should be submitted' this is to make it fair on all the people who take the time to make a card specifically for certain challenges.
However, I have only just realised that it may be possible that people are not actually backlinking! Last night, I started to write up this post (monday) when I was ready to upload my image, I couldn't find it on the pc so...I saved my post. This morning, I took a new photo of my card, added it to the saved post and published it...never realising that it still had yesterdays date on it!!

So, I apologise to everyone on the challenges I have entered. This was a genuine mistake. But, I just want to urge everyone to check the date in the post options before hitting publish

Thanks for stopping by. Off to see if it will let me fix the date now.

Hugs
Suzanne

A Couple of Challenges...

2010-12-07T09:30:00.000Z

At last, lol. I managed to squeeze in a challenge card at the end of last week but this is the first chance I have had to post it. I loved this sketch when I saw it and I really wanted to use this new image which is from a set I won over at Sketch Saturday a few weeks back. The only problem here is that I'm not sure I like the end result. But, here it is anyway, lol.

Ingredients:
Image: A fantastic prize from Sketch Saturday Blog;
Medium: Promarkers;
Sentiment: Bits of Ivory Digi Tickets by Cuddly Buddly;
Papers: DCWV The Christmas Stack and some printed foil card from stash;
Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts; Leaves from Hobbycraft;
Other: Stickles; Glamour Dust; Flatbacked Pearls from Kanban;
Frame: LOTV free template.

Challenges:
Simon Says Stamp: Domi's Fab Sketch;
Stamp Something: Christmas Colour Combo (red and green for me);
Allsorts: A Candle or other Light (candles on tree with pearls for the flame);
ABC Christmas Challenge: Y is for Yuletide (holly & berries; red & green; candles - I used all 3!);
Secret Crafter: Christmas;
A Spoonful of Sugar: Christmas Cards;
Passion For Promarkers: Anything Goes (mega Christmas Challenge);
Lollipop Crafts: Winter Theme.

Well, think that's about it for now. We have had awful weather again yesterday and school is closed AGAIN. Steven hasn't been to nursery for about a fortnight now and there was no college last week and there will be none tomorrow...just as well I went shopping with Mum on my own on Saturday or I would be driven mad, lol. It was a lovely stress free day as well!! Ok, I am off to finish my DT card for tomorrows challenge

Thanks for stopping by

Hugs
Suzanne

LOTV Candy Winner

2010-12-05T10:03:00.003Z

Good morning. Sorry this is so late but I decided to get the Christmas Tree out last night and...now waiting on mum coming to fix it, lol.

Random thingy picked number 16 which is you, Fiona. Drop me an email with your address and I'll stick it in the post for you.

Thanks to everyone who entered and don't forget to enter the Fab n Funky birthday challenge this week where you have the chance to win lots and lots of fab prizes

Hugs
Suzanne

LOTV Stamp Giveaway

2010-12-04T18:00:00.000Z

Hello everyone. I hope you are all having a lovely weekend. I know I am. Yesterday afternoon, I went to see The Gruffalo with Wee Steven and although he finds it VERY difficult to sit still for more than five minutes at a time and the man in front was giving us some funny looks, we still thoroughly enjoyed it and are so looking forward to next month when we can see The Gruffalo's Child. I would definitely recommend it to anyone. I am also taking Jack with me next time because it is aimed at the whole family and was hilarious.

Then this afternoon, I was off to the cinema with my niece to see Alpha and Omega. Another lovely afternoon and another great watch.

Oh, and to top it all off, I switched the radio on this morning and there was a competition going on...yep, I won a family pass (6) to take the boat cruise to Santa's Secret Village at the Falkirk Wheel. I did say I was having a good weekend, lol

So, I thought it was a good time to share some of my happiness, lol. I bought this stamp at the SECC a couple of weeks ago and didn't realise that my sister had also bought it for me as a wee gift so...I thought I would give it away as a mini candy on here. I will also include some stamped images, a bit of ribbon and a few Christmas papers too. (I will get a photo up tomorrow or Monday).

All you have to do to enter is leave me a comment below and if you wouldn't mind, post it in your side bar. The draw will close at 6pm on 4th December and the winner will be announced shortly after.

Thanks for taking the time to look

Hugs
Suzanne

Crafty Catz DT - Happy New Year

2010-12-03T09:04:00.005Z

What a nightmare this weather is. Finally got the car out of the driveway last night and took Jack to try and get some wellies - sold out EVERYWHERE. So, up bright and early this morning and four hours later - still no wellies. We did manage to get a pair of walking boots so at least his feet will be dry - just need some waterproofs for him now.
Was just sitting here ready to do my post and there was this really loud bang and a sort of whoooosh - all the snow ell off the roof of the house!! More to try and stomp through now, lol.

Anyway, time for a new challenge over at Crafty Catz today and the theme this week is

'Happy New Year'

We would like to see your cards or any other project to celebrate the New Year. Hasn't it been a fast year? Or am I just getting old, lol.
We hav a fantastic prize on offe from our wonderful sponsor

this week. The prize is this gorgeous stamp which is just a new release. So, you know what you have to do to be in with a chance of winning!!!

So, here's my card for this week and don't forget to check out the rest of the DTs fab creations.

Ingredients:
Image: Forever Friends;
Medium: Watercolour Pencils;
Papers: Blue Starlit - 'Once Upon A Time' collection from Magnolia;
Sentiment: PC Generated;
Other: Flatbacked Pearls from Kanban; Ribbon from stash.

Challenges:
Pile It On: Feathers and Fur and a DT Call(taking the furry option);
Forever Friends Challenge: A Card in 45 minutes or less;
A Crafty Little Place: Anything Goes;
Papertake Weekly: Sketch #51;
Top Tip Tuesday: Anything Gos;
Cute Card Thursday: The Blues;

Ok, that's all from me. I am off to try and get some heat into my body. Have a good weekend everyone
Hugs
Suzanne

Fab n Funky 1st Birthday Blog Hop

2010-12-01T09:00:00.003Z

Fab'n'Funky Challenges is celebrating its 1st birthday this week and we have decided to have a "Birthday Blog Hop" to celebrate. There will be the opportunity to win 17 prizes in total as the Challenge Blog has prizes galore to offer and each of the F'n'F DT has a special prize on their blogs too. Now you should have hopped over from . . Jenny and collected her letter but if you have arrived here first, please go back to the start over on the Challenge Blog. Wouldn't want anyone to miss out on the chance of any prizes.

My blog is being sponsored by

and they are generously offering the following prize

So, to celebrate our birthday this week, we would like you to create a project with a BIRTHDAY theme. Here is my birthday card using a digi image from my sponsor. Please leave a comment on my blog to be in with a chance to win this great prize.

Ingredients:
Image: Fairy Gifts by Squiggle Stamps;
Medium: Promarkers;
Papers: Gingham and Solids (Smoke & Blossom) by Pink Petticoat;
Tools: MS Lace Doily Border Punch;
Other: Flat backed Pearls by Kanban.

Challenges:
Friday Sketchers: Lovely Sketch;
Top Tip Tuesday: Anything Goes;
The Crazy Challenge: On The Go;
Passion for Promarkers: Old and New (new image and old papers);
Charisma Cardz: One for the Girls;
Cute Card Thursday: A Blast From the Past - Challenge 80 (A Pinch and a Punch - celebrate a first);

So, to win the prizes over on the Challenge Blog collect the letter from my blog . . guessed what that letter is yet, lol...It is the letter Y and once you have collected all the letters from each DT and there are 2 on the Challenge Blog, unscramble them to form a phrase leaving your answer and a link to your birthday creation on the Challenge Blog post. The winners will be announced next week.

Now keep on hopping to win more prizes and hop next to . .The Challenge Blog to collect any remaining letters.

Thanks for stopping by and joining in the fun and Good Luck

Hugs
Suzanne

2010-11-28T21:56:00.004Z

Hello everyone. Hope you are all well and staying warm. What a huge amount of snow. I couldn't quite believe my eyes when I saw it all yesterday and then even more of it this morning and now...well, it's like a blizzard out there just now. If there had been any chance of getting my car out of the driveway today...It's gone, lol!

The one good thing about it though, is that we had a lovely time playing in it today. We made some snowmen and snow angels, had a snowball fight and the older two got a couple of snow baths, lol. Great fun!

No card today just a wee gift box I made to hold a few chocs. This was to give to my cousins partner last night at the baby shower. Since it would all be baby gifts, I thought it would be nice for the mum to get a wee thing too. I got the template and the inspiration for this wee gift bag from HERE. Please do go over and see the gorgeous cards this lady creates. Beautiful... and thank you so much for the idea for the gift bag, Lena Katrine.

Ingredients:
Papers: Antique by Fancy Pants;
Sentiment: PC Generated;
Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts;
Other: Ribbon (stash) Flat backed Pearls ( Kanban).

Challenges:
Crafty Cardmakers: Spotlight on Containers and Fancy Envelopes;
Creative Card Crew: Not Another Card (Treat boxes and Goodie bags);
Papertake Weekly: Cut It Out;
Charisma Cardz: One for the Girls;
Crafty Purple Frog: Flowers;
For Fun Challenges: Anything Goes;
A Spoonful of Sugar: Anything Goes.

Well, that's it on the gift box side of things... did you all see the X Factor. I was really disappointed the last few weeks because people were going home who shouldn't have been. However, it seems that we may be getting somewhere at long last. I really do think that Matt is going to win it this time. The four left are all good singers but he is amazing!

Ok, I am going to bed now because I think tomorrow may be another long day...think the schools may be closed due to the weather and all 3 kids at home together never makes a good recipe, lol. Stay warm everyone and if you have to go out, be safe. I will leave you with pics of the snowman family...

Mum and Dad

Have no idea what Steven and Mikayla were doing with the carrots, lol.

If you look real close, you can see snowbaby here, lol

Thanks for stopping by

Hugs
Suzanne x

Nappy Cake No 1

2010-11-27T19:00:00.001Z

Hi everyone. I am hoping that you are reading this right now because I am off to a baby shower and have scheduled my post. So...providing Mr Blogger is playing nice tonight (anything like my youngest today and he will be nowhere near nice)...You should be viewing my first attempt at a nappy cake.. I am quite impressed with this. I should hope so, took me about 5 and a half hours to get it right, lol! Had to go for mint green as we don't know if it's gonna be a pink or blue baby yet, lol.

Ingredients:
1 pack nappies (size 1);
Nappy cream;
Baby Lotion;
Baby Bath;
Baby Shampoo;
Liquid Talc;
Baby Soap;
Cotton Wool Pads;
Baby Wipes;
Nappy Sacks;
Brush and Comb;

Hope you all like it. Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to enter my candy at the top of the page.

Hugs
Suzanne

Nail Scissors.

Crafty Catz DT - Christmas

2010-11-26T10:02:00.004Z

Hi everyone. No pics of nappy cake yet. All is going well with it - after about 2 and a half hours, lol. But, I need to buy some ribbon and wrap it in cellophane before I take pics. Also, I don't want anyone to see it till I have given it to the recipient on Saturday. So, pics later, lol.

Todays card is for the new challenge over at Crafty Catz where the theme is Christmas. Which is just as well because I think I have about four or five cards made and that's all!! Why is it that every year I say I am going to start early and no matter how early I make my first one, I always seem to be chasing my tail?! LOL.

Fab prize on offer on the challenge blog and lots of gorgeous Christmassy inspiration from all the girls on the DT. We are all delighted this week to see Aunty Sue back with us and a lovely card she has this week too. So, please stop by and say hello to welcome her back. Ok, onto the card.

Ingredients:
Image: Winter House embossing folder;
Medium: Glamour Dust and Silver Stickles;
Papers: Christmas - Dreamy by We R Memory Keepers;
Tools: Cuttlebug; Nesties;
Sentiment: Craftwork Cards;
Other: Pins (papermania); Ribbon (stash).

Challenges:
Top Tip Tuesday: Layer upon Layer;
Papertake Weekly: Cut It Out;
ABC: I is for Ice and Snow;
Simon Says: Let It Snow.

I am off now to clean my H@#*e%$£k - hate this job but someone has to do it! Have a great weekend everyone.

Hugs
Suzanne

3D Cards DT - Christmas

2010-11-25T14:58:00.005Z

Hello everyone. It is absolutely freezing here today. I wish I hadn't had to go out anywhere and had just been able to stay home allday. Unfortunately Jack has football training tonight so I have to go back out again then too. Brrrrr!

Todays card is for the new challenge over at 3D Cards where the theme this week is CHRISTMAS, So, lets get started on those cards that should actually be nearly finished by now, lol. Anything you like as long as it's Christmas, a new projec and your main image must be either a decoupage or image stamped at least 3 x.

Ingredients:
Image: Decoupage by Craft Creations;
Papers: Pink Petticoat Gingham (crimson and gold);
Embellishments: Pins (papermania) and Ribbon (stash);
Other: Silver Stickles.

Challenges:
A Spoonful of Sugar: Anything Goes;
Papertake Weekly: Cut It Out;
Lollipop Crafts: Christmas;
Crafty Creations: Christmas is Coming;
For Fun Challenges: Anything Goes.

That's all for today. I am off to try and babke my first nappy cake. Back soon with photos. Don't forget to check out the rest of the design teams fantastic work and the fab prize over on the challenge blog.

Thanks for taking the time to look

Hugs
Suzanne

Image Winner

2010-11-24T22:03:00.003Z

Hi everyone. Quick post to say that I use drandom org, thingy to pick a winner of my card and some images for last weeks Fab n Funky challenge. The number was 15 which is you, Julia. If you email me with your address, I'll stick in the post for you.

Thanks for all the fab entries and looking forward to seeing you all again this week

Hugs
Suzanne

Fab n Funky DT - Go With The Flow

2010-11-24T10:43:00.005Z

Hello everyone. A quick post from me today as I have so much to do and so little time to do it in, lol. I know I said last week that it was our birthday at Fab n Funky this week and it is but...we have decided to postpone the celebrations until next week. Some of us are really busy just now and just don't have the time and because we want it to be really fun and go without any problems, we are organising for next week. We will still have all the fabulous prizes on offer just a week later so make sure you don't miss out. Now, onto this weeks challenge and to fit in with all the DT, the theme this week is:

'Go With The Flow'

Which basically means anything you like. Please make any project you like as long as it is new and enter it to Mr Linky (if he is playing this week, lol) and you will be in with a chance to enter the challenge and win a fab surprise from Lou. As always, there is lots of fantastic inspiration from all the DT girls so be sure and check them all out.

Now, this card actually took me about 4 days to make. Every time I sat down to do it, something came up and I had to stop. So, it was originally going to be just a challenge card and then I realised it was Tuesday and I hadn't done my DT card for this week so...I made it into an easel card and added a decorated envelope to make it a bit more special. I got the tutorial for doing the envelope from Dawny Ps blog HERE. (Thanks Dawny). I have used my new image and papers and old punch, ribbon, lace and charm.

Ingredients:
Image: Toby Tumble Hello There by Cuddly Buddly;
Medium: Promarkers;
Papers: Large Snowflake by Pink Petticoat;
Sentiment: PC Generated;
Tools: Snowflake Punch;
Other: Ribbon, Lace and Charm from Stash.

Challenges:
Sweet Stampin: Sketch ( and birthday blog hop);
Passion for Promarkers: Old and New ( and a blog hop);
Paper Play: Let it Snow;
Stampin for the Weekend: Winter;
Totally Papercrafts: Snow and Snowflakes;
2 Sisiters Challenge: Snowflakes;
Allsorts: Lace, Ribbon and a Charm;
Craftyy Emmas: Lovely Lace;
Digital Tuesday: Let it Snow;
Delightful Challenges: Baby It's Cold Outside;
Totally Gorjuss: Not So Traditional;
Crafts and Me: White Christmas;
Simon Says: Let It Snow;
ABC Christmas: X is for Xmas;
Top Tip Tuseday: Layer upon Layer;
Pollycraft: Blue;
Crafty Cardmakers: Spotlight on Containers and Envelopes;
Pile It On: Winter Means.

Phew, that's it! So, much for being a quick post. It's gonna take ages to link all these challenges up, lol! There's so many fab challenges out there just now and not enough time to enter them all individually. Thanks for taking the time to look and don't forget to enter my mini LOTV Candy at the top of the page

Hugs
Suzanne

Do NOT laugh

2010-11-23T22:38:00.003Z

Now, this was actually a lovely wee postbox when it was first made. However, air bubbles, heat and cake...not a good combination, lol. This is what was mafde tonight at college. Postman pat was to try and cheer Wee Steven up a bit because he is choked with the cold and not at his best. But, that went out the window when I got home and found out he had been a monster child once again!!

Thanks for stopping by

Hugs
Suzanne

Santa Stamp Winner

2010-11-19T12:24:00.004Z

Hello again everyone. I have just popped on to announce the winner of the Father Christmas Rubber Stamp Giveaway. I know that I said i would draw a winner on Friday evening but since there has only been 5 entries all week, i thought that I would just get it out the way now.

So, Mr Random Org thingy has done his stuff and chosen No 3 which is you, Janette. Congratulations. i am sure you will put him to good use. If you could email me HERE with your snail mail address I'll pop it in the post for you.

I will be back over the weekend with another mini candy so make sure you don't miss out.

Thanks for stopping by

Hugs
Suzanne x

Crafty Catz DT - Get Well Soon

2010-11-19T09:51:00.004Z

Hello everyone. I hope everyone is well and not suffering from this awful virus thingy which seems to be going about. My college tutor had it the other week and she said that it has taken about 2-3 weeks to get over it. Seems like a cold at first but then gets much worse. Yukk! Hope it stays away from me as I don't want it...Although, a few days in bed resting sounds bliss - yeah, right! Like that's gonna happen!!

Now, thanks to everyone who entered our challenge over at Crafty Catz last week. A fab amount of entries as always. And, before I get onto this weeks theme, I have a couple of bits and pieces to share. On a good note, we are delighted to be joined by Carlyann this week. You will know of Carly through her gorgeous bl0g and also from Charisma Cardz Challenge which she runs. Carly has agreed to join us as a new member of the DT. Which, brings me onto a rather sad note. Lindsey has decided to step down from the DT as she has too much going on at the moment. It is a great shame to lose Linds from the team as her cards are always gorgeous and she really does make me laugh however, I hope we will still see her in blogland.

So, the challenge...well, since Aunty Sue has been unwell for a few months now and it was her turn to choose the theme this week, we thought that we would have a theme of:

'Get Well Soon'

And, we thought that it would be really nice to send these cards off to Aunty Sue to give her a wee bit cheering up. That is not a requirement of the challenge this week, we just thought it would be nice so if you want to do this please email Carol for her snail mail address and she will forward your card to Sue. If not, just enter your card in linky as usual.

Our sponsor this week is Lisa Stampz. This is a new sponsor for us and hopefully, we will see them again. Lisa is very kindly offering one lucky winner 3 digi images of their choice. Lisa has also been generous enough to give the DT some images to use for their projects this week and this
is what lisa has to say

"If you are tired of same old digital stamps and want

original hand drawn, cute ones, make sure to visit Lia stampz blog.

Don't miss out on the discounts and offers and if you happen to drop by, leave a comment

for the chance to win a freebie."

So, here's my card and for more inspiration, hope over and check out the rest of the DT's fab work.

Ingredients:

Image: 'Froggy' digi stamp by Lisa Stampz;
Medium: Promarkers;
Papers: Nanas Nursery by DCWV;
Sentiment: PC Generated;
Flowers: WOC, Hobbycrafts and RAK;
Tools: Nesties and Cuttlebug.

Challenges:
Stamp With Fun: Square Cards;
Papertake Weekly: Autumn Colours (orange and green);
Crafty Purple Frog: Flowers;
Create 4 Fun: Sketch;

Well, think that's everything. A long post but wanted to make sure I included all the important bits. Right, I am off to get ready now as I am taking Wee Steven to see The Gruffalo this afternoon and am really looking forward to it (just hope the snake isn't too lifelike as I have a phobia - aaarrrgggghhhh)
Thanks for stopping by

Hugs
Suzanne x

A couple of Awards...

2010-11-18T10:15:00.005Z

And, a couple of apologies. I actually have 2 awards to post today and although I don't always pass these on when I get them, I do appreciate them very much and always post them on my blog. However, this time I have taken forever to do so. So, I am sorry to both the lovely people who thought to give them to me. I just haven't been organised recently but, I am getting back on track now and...better late than never, ehh1

So, the first one I received from my fabulous team mate Dianne way back on 20th October!

Dianne is lovely to work with and makes some fantastic cards and she very kindly passed this onto all her team mates at Crafty Catz. Thanks very much for thinking of us all, Dianne. The rules of this one are to say thank you and pass it to 5 friends. So, the five I chose for this one are:

1. Elaine
2. Janette
3. Mel
4. Lynne
5. Mandy

Ok, the next one was very kindly passed to me by Claire, who is a regular follower of my blog and leaves lovely comments quite often. Thanks very much to Claire for thinking of me, too.

Now, this one is apparently not just an award but a gift also. You need to tell 3 things about yourself, pass it on to 5 lucky friends and then, display it in your side bar linking back to the Digi's with Attitude challenge blog to claim your $5 gift certificate.
So, firstly, 3 things about me:

1. I am a very impatient, irritable, bad tempered person (yes, I am telling the truth - you all see my 'other' side, lol)

2. I am addicted to chocolate and fizzy juice

3. And, lastly, funny enough...I stopped smoking 2 years ago today!

Now, to pass it on

1. Lynne ( my mum)
2. Janette
3. Elaine
4. Mel
5. Mandy

Hope that doesn't seem like a copout passing both onto the same people but i want to show these people my thanks for their continued support to me since I started blogging.

Ok, I think I have finished now. I will be back tomorrow with my Crafty Catz DT card.

Thanks for taking the time to stop by and any comments you may leave

Hugs
Suzanne

'Twas The Night Before Christmas...

2010-11-17T17:03:00.004Z

And not a creature was stirring...Not even a mouse! Just wanted to share the cake I made at College last night.

The wee rug and the folded over bit of the throw has a quilted effect. The cake board has been made to look like floorboards.

Hugs
Suzanne

Fab n Funky DT - Forget Me Not

2010-11-17T10:10:00.006Z

Good Morning. Today is time for a new challenge over at Fab n Funky but before we get onto the new one...thank you to everyone who entered last weeks circle challenge. A fabulous amount of fantastic entries. You are all very talented. Now, this week the challenge is:

'Forget me Not'

We would like you to hunt out those forgotten stamps and ink them up! Unfortunately, we don't have a sponsor this week so...I thought it would be nice to offer up some images to one entrant picked at random. The images would be stamped onto Bristol Board with black Versafine or StazOn Ink. (your choice) and I would send them out inside my challenge card for this week to say thanks for entering. And, don't forget that next week is our birthday week and we will have a special challenge that week with lots of fab prizes up for grabs.

Ingredients:

Image: Penpal by Sugar Nellie;
Medium: Promarkers;
Papers: Disney Princess by HOTP;
Sentiment: Personal Impressions;
Flowers: Blue one is from a RAK and white ones from Hobbycraft;
Tools: MS Border Punch:
Other: Glamour Dust and Ribbon from stash.

Challenges:
One Stitch at a Time: Favourite Colours;
Crazy Challenge: Thank You;
Stamp With Fun: Square;
Creative Card Crew: Lets Give Thanks;
Simon Says: Sparkle;
Friday Sketchers: Sketch by Jacque;
Secret Crafter: Sparkle and Shine;
Lili of the Valley: Anything Goes.

Sp, what are you waiting for. You must all have at least one stamp out there that you have 'forgotten' about...you know all they stamps that you HAD to buy and then have NEVER used, lol. I think we all have them, ehh! I am so looking forward to coming round and seeing all your fab creations again this week. Don't forget to enter my stamp giveaway this week - you'll find it HERE

Thanks for taking the time to stop by and please go and check out the rest of the DTs fantastic work

Hugs
Suzanne

Cupcakes and Birthday Cakes

2010-11-16T16:34:00.006Z

Hi everyone. Thought I would share a couple of pics of the cake I made for my friends wee girl the other day. I meant to do this over the weekend but it has been a mad house here because the flooring was being done in the boys bedroom. Back to a bit of normality now though.

This was the first mermaid I made which I was quite happy with for a first attempt. Then when I went to add to the cake...yes, you guessed it...it broke and I had to make another...

Which wouldn't go the way i wanted but, never mind, Sophie seemed quite pleased with her cake and that's all that matters.

These are the wee cupcakes I made.

And, these are the cupcakes Wee Steven made after waiting very patiently for me to finish with the icing so he could have his turn. Aren't they gorgeous.

Don't forget to enter my wee stamp giveaway in the post below.

Thanks for looking...I'll be back tomorrow with a challenge card - I hope,lol!

Hugs
Suzanne

A Wee Bit Of Sweet Stuff

2010-11-14T17:13:00.005Z

Hello everyone. I hope you are all well. Over the next few weeks, I am going to have a few wee candies up for grabs. Nothing major but nice all the same. This unmounted stamp is the first so, if you would like to be in with a chance to win it please leave me a comment below this post and i will pick a winner On Friday evening. The stamp meausres approx. 2.5x3.5" and has been inked up just once.

Hugs
Suzanne

Crafty Catz DT - Paper Tearing

2010-11-12T09:47:00.005Z

Yes you heard right. Now...Please STOP panicking...It's not as hard as it may seem...infact, it's rather de-stressing, lol.

This first part is aimed at my mother who, for some reason, gets into a major panic if anyone even suggests tearing paper. What am I talking about...she gets in a panic if I even look at her papers, lol.

So, new challenge over at Crafty Catz. My turn to choose the theme and I chose Paper Tearing! I would like to see your projects where you have had to tear your papers/cardstock up. Not just a tiny wee end but a great, big, massive tear. (I wonder if Lindseys kitchen could count as an entry, lol.)

We are lucky enough to be sponsored by Sew Many Cards this week who are very kindly offering one lucky winner 5 digi images of their choice. So, what are you waiting for? No time like the present!

Ingredients:
Image: At The Beach (don't know who makes it...got it in a candy a while back);
Medium: Promarkers;
Cardstock: Stash
Ribbon: Stash;
Sentiment: Personal Impressions;
Tools: Cuttlebug and Happy Birthday Embossing folder.

Challenges:
Crafty Cardmakers: Spotlight Challenge - Dry Embossing;
Pattie's Creations: A Birthday Card;
2 Sisters Challenge: Birthday;
Crazy 4 Challenges: Create Square Cards;
One Stop Craft: Embossing;
Cute Card Thursday: Anything Goes.

I made this card for my friends wee girl, Sophie who is 3 tomorrow. Sophie loves mermaids and has asked me to make her a mermaid cake for her birthday. We are going there tonight and although the mermaid is made and the cake baked, I still have to ice it and the 12 cupcakes that I am off to take out the oven before they are burnt to a crisp, lol. Thanks for stopping by

Hugs
Suzanne

3D Cards DT - Teddy Bears

2010-11-11T21:27:00.005Z

My goodness. What is happening here in Scotland? It's like January or February already...and I think my windows need sealed- infact, I may possibly even need new windows. There is this awful whistling noise and of course...the pc would be right next to the window, lol.

Anyway, today it's time for a new challenge over at 3D Cards and this was my favourite of all...

'Teddy Bears'

And we are lucky enough to have a fantastic sponsor again...Hobby Paleis are a small up and coming webshop who are offering one lucky winner this fantastic prize to the value of about 10 euros...

And, this is my card, which i thoroughly enjoyed making. I love teddy bears and this wee man is no exception, especially since I have used foam pads to 3D him - really brings him to life, I think...

Ingredients:
Image: Forever Friends;
Medium: Promarkers;
Papers: Toby Tumble by Cuddly Buddly (again, lol);
Flowers: Craftwork Cards and Wild Orchid;
Tools: Nesties and Cuttlebug;
Other: Flowersoft.

Challenges:
ABC: H is for Holidays;
Cute Card Thursday: Anything Goes;

That's it from me...trying to make a birthday cake tonight and still have a DT card to make for tomorrow...last minute as always...what can I say, lol

Thanks for stopping by

Hugs
Suzanne

Fab n Funky DT - Going Round in Circles

2010-11-10T10:37:00.004Z

I have no idea at all where the days are going just now. Is it really that close to Santa time? In fact, don't answer that!! Have you all started your Christmas shopping yet? I bet some people have finished it!! I have got 3 very small stocking fillers for one child!

Anyway, enough of the depressing stuff...Wednesday today and time for a new challenge over at Fab n Funky and this week, we are...

'Going Round In Circles'

We are lucky enough to be sponsored by Stitchy Bear this week who have very kindly given the DtTsome digi images and papers to use and...they are also offering one lucky winner a fab prize so be sure and stop by the challenge blog to check it out.

Ingredients:
Image: by Stitchy Bear;
Papers: by Stitchy Bear;
Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts;
Tools: MS Lace Doily border punch; Nesties; Cuttlebug.

Challenges:
Winter Wonderland: Sing a Christmas Carol (Oh Christmas Tree);
ABC: H is for Holidays;
Crafts and Me: Glitter;
Crafty Purple Frog: Time To Sparkle;
Paper Play: Circles.

Off to try and get some heat into my body now - my fingers are hardly moving now because I am so cold. Looking forward to seeing all your fab creations this week. Thanks for stopping by

Hugs
Suzanne

A Challenge Card

2010-11-09T12:17:00.011Z

It feels like ages since I posted a card on here that wasn't a DT one. I don't know where the time goes but I just don't seem to be getting a chance to get much done. However, I have finally got one done and used another of my new stamps from the SECC to do it.

Ingredients:
Image: Christmas Robins from LOTV;
Medium: Promarkers;
Papers: Toby Tumble's Christmas Papers by Cuddly Buddly;
Other: Flat backed pearls by Kanban; Snow paint stuff from mums stash.

Challenges:
Sunday Sketch and Stamp: Sketch;
Pile It On: Furry Holiday Cards;
A Spoonful of Sugar: Snow and/or Snowflakes;
ABC: G is for Glitter;
Charisma Cardz: With Love at Christmas;
ABC Christmas Challenge: W is for Winter Wonderland;
One Stitch At A Time: Winter Wonderland;
Pattie's Creations: Christmas Card or Gift;
Crafty Purple Frog: Time for you to Sparkle;
Crazy Challenges: Things with Wings

Now, I realise that I have entered some of these challenges already and sometimes, a challenge can only be entered once. So, since I don't want to upset anyone, I will understand if this is removed anywhere it shouldn't be.

Thanks for looking
Hugs
Suzanne

Crafty Catz DT - Spots and Stripes

2010-11-05T09:22:00.007Z

Hello everyone. That time of week again...a new challenge over at Crafty Catz. We are very lucky to be sponsored by Robyns Fetish Digital Stamps this week and Robyn is very kindly offering one lucky winner a prize of 5 digital stamps or digital paper packs of their choice. And, as you know, you have to be in it to win it so what are you waiting for? Oh, that's right...the theme for this weeks challenge has been chosen by Lindsey and she would like to see

'Spots and Stripes'

There you go, all the info you need and if you pop over to the challenge blog, you will get lots of fantastic inspiration too.

Last Saturday seen us at the SECC for the craft show. Now, I know lots of people usually come home with their bags over flowing and credit cards totally maxed out, lol but...I only bought a few stamps!!!! I had quite a nice day - except for the fact that it was sooo busy and couldn't get near much but, I just didn't see anything that I particularly 'HAD' to have. Unusual for me as I usually come home with lots...and then never use it, lol. I did forget to get my Glamour Dust which was a bit of a pain but never mind. Anyway, this is one of my new stamps.

Ingredients:
Image: Jolly Holly by Penny Johnson for Stampavie;
Medium: Promarkers;
Papers: Creative Imaginations;
Sentiment: Craftwork Cards;
Other: Glamour Dust, ribbon, bow and pearls from stash.

Challenges:
Sketch Saturday: Sketch;
Pollycraft: It's Chill Time;
Charisma Cardz: With Love @ Christmas;
ABC: G is for Glitter;
ABC Christmas Challenge: W is for Winter Wonderland;
Patties Creations: Christmas Card or Creation.

The wee treat box idea came from Wee Stevens kids lunch box at Dobbies yesterday. The sandwiches were ina wee box and I thought... I can use that as a template...and here you have it!

So, that's it for today. Looking forward to seeing what you all come up with this week. Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs
Suzanne

Fab n Funky DT - Colour Challenge

2010-11-03T10:32:00.008Z

Time for another new challenge over at Fab n Funky. I don't know where the week goes, I tell you. So, this week we are lucky enough to be sponsored by Softpencil who are offering a super prize for one lucky winner. The DT were very kindly given some images to used and some of us have used them but me being me... I forgot!! Not like me, ehh! Anyway, this week is a colour challenge and we would like to see:

'Pink, Lime & Kraft'

When I first seen this I didn't have a clue what I was going to do. Not my usual colours at all and for some reason I couldn't stop thinking Christmas...no idea why - they are hardly Christmas colours, lol. However, there is a photo also for some inspiration but I had forgotten about that too when I sat down to make my card. So, you can go with the colour combo, use the photo for inspiration OR, if you are feeling really brave you can use the colours and the photo together. I actually used both but...it was by total accident, lol. Now, enough of my waffling.

Ingredients:
Image: Lily of the Valley;
Medium: Promarkers;
Papers: ;
Flowers: Prima; Wild Orchid;
Other: Glamour Dust.

Challenges:
Sketch and Stash: Fantastic Sketch;
A Spoonful of Sugar: Relish to Embellish;
ABC: G is for Glitter;
Fussy and Fancy: Winter Wonderland;
Stamp Something: With Some Pink;
One Stop Craft: Anything Goes;
Top Tip Tuesday: Christmas Inspired;
One Stitch at a Time: Christmas;
Pile It On: Beary Good Friends;

You will notice that I haven't put a sentiment on...off to fix it now and it will read 'Have a BEARY good Christmas'.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs
Suzanne

Cakes, Cakes and More Cakes

2010-11-02T22:11:00.003Z

Quick post from me tonight. Thought I'd share some cakes again. Last week at college, we decorated some muffins for Halloween. Unfortunately, Steven got hold of the Devil before I managed to get a photograph but here is the ghost and the pumpkin - sorry about the poor pics.

Also, here is the birthday cake that we made for my dads birthday today. This was a nightmare from start to finish...first, the roll out icing broke as I was putting it on so I went off to get some more late this afternoon...to save time, I bought the one that is already rolled - only to find when I opened it that it was broken too!!! Then, the royal icing for the music script wouldn't go black, just a horrible grey colour...GRRR! Anyway, my dad seemed quite happy with it, the kids loved it and it tasted gorgeous, lol.

That's it tonight. I am off to bed because I am shattered or, at least I am as soon as the glamour dust dries on my DT card for tomorrow and I can take a photo of it, lol.

Hugs
Suzanne

Football Birthday Cakes

2010-10-29T21:34:00.004+01:00

Back again. Two posts in one day - don't know what's wrong!! I wanted to show the birthday cakes that I made for my brother and his girlfriend. It will be my brothers 30th on Monday and Sarah's birthday on Friday but they will both be away because tomorrow they are off to Mexico for a week - lucky so and so's lol. So, we had their cakes tonight.

Now, I should really explain why one of the cakes has 'HUNKY' on it...When Jack was younger, he couldn't get the hang of saying 'Uncle Stephen'...It always came out 'Hunky Stevie'...and it stuck...we all call him 'Hunky' now, lol.

Now, I am off to get a good nights sleep before heading off to the SECC tomorrow for the Craft Fair. Thanks for taking the time to stop by

Hugs
Suzanne

Spooky

2010-10-29T12:47:00.008+01:00

I thought I would share a pic of Wee Steven in his Halloween costume. He didn't want to go to nursery on Tuesday because they had some Halloween decorations up and he said he was scared. However, this morning when I asked him if he wanted to wear his fancy dress costume to nursery...he was delighted! We didn't think we would be able to do anything on Sunday because of him being scared but it seems like we will be having a wee party after all now.

What do you think? I think he's very spooky. He didn't like looking in the mirror - got quite a fright, lol!

Thanks for looking. I will be back later with my Crafty Catz DT

Hugs
Suzanne

3D Cards DT Card - Down in the Jungle

2010-10-28T10:16:00.006+01:00

Morning everyone. Bit mad round here today. Trying to get DT cards done as well as 3 birthday cards and rather large football cake - don't ask, lol!!! Today is a new challenge over at 3D Cards and we are asking for

'Jungle Themed Projects'

Somehow, every time someone mentions the word 'jungle' I think of a song that my son Jack used to sing when he was younger. Jack was absolutely crazy about the Singing Kettle and one of the songs that they sung was 'Down in the jungle where nobody goes...Big Momma Rhino washing her clothes...Rubbadub here and rubbadub there that's how she washes her dirty clothes...' Now, you must go and look that one up and listen...believe me it will be stuck in your head all day, lol.

Anyway I got this stamp for Mothers Day , possibly 2 years ago, and I don't think that I have even used it yet. Terrible, I know. I love it but I'm not very sure when it comes to colouring animals. However, here goes:

Ingredients:
Image: Rory from Sugar Nellie;

Medium: Watercolour Pencils;
Papers: Nutmeg by Cosmo Cricket;
Ribbon: Stash
Sentiment: Papermania.

Challenges:
The Sugar Bowl: Sketch/One for the Boys;
2 Sisters Challenge: Anything Goes;
Top Tip Tuesday: Anything Goes.;
Crafty Purple Frog: Anything Goes;
One Stitch at a Time: All celebrations.

That's it for just now. I may come back later with Tuesday night college creations depending on time. Thanks for stopping by to visit

Hugs
Suzanne

Fab n Funky DT - Clean and Simple

2010-10-27T09:36:00.004+01:00

Good morning everyone. A quick post from me as I am off to meet my brother for breakfast this morning. This used to be quite a regular thing but I hardly ever see him now so I'm quite looking forward to it. After that, I have a funeral to get ready for - not looking forward to that at all. Anyway, Wednesday today and that means it's time for a new challenge over at Fab n Funky. A fantastic response to last weeks 'Halloween' theme so I am looking forward to seeing what you all come up with for this one...

'Clean & Simple'

A nice, easy one. Keep it nice and simple...no need for all those gorgeous embellishments that you normally put on. I find this one quite easy as I like to make CAS cards but I am sure that most of you will be sitting there with your fingers itching to use lots of ribbons, flowers, etc and...if you are anything like my mother when it comes to flowers...you may even be having withdrawal symptoms, lol

Ingredients:
Image: 'Back in 10' from Di's Digi Downloads;
Medium: Watercolour Pencils;
Papers: MME;
Sentiment: PC;
Oher: Card Candy from Craftwork Cards.

Challenges:
Stamp Something: October Digi Day;
Totally Papercrafts: Stick a Number On It ( sentiment);
Allsorts: Spots and Stripes (papers);
Crazy Challenges: Tons of Shapes (circles, squares, triangles).

Ok, I am off now. Thanks for taking the time to stop by. Please check out the rest of the DTs fab cards and I look forward to stopping in to see what you all ctreate this week

Hugs
Suzanne

Crafty Catz DT - Colour Challenge

2010-10-22T22:02:00.007+01:00

Hello everyone. Time for another challenge over at Crafty Catz again. We had lots of fab entries again last week and I am looking forward to seeing what you all come up with for Carol's colour challenge this week. So get your crafty hands moving because we want to see:

'Black, White & One Other'

That's it, you choose the third colour. Most of us on the design team seemed to go for red as the third colour and I imagine quite a few of you will too. Actually, I didn't think I was going to get this card done at all...but more of that in a minute.

Ingredients:

Image: Dancing Willow and Cool Oakley from Whiff of Joy;
Medium: Watercolour Pencils;
Papers:
Tools: Cuttlebug and Nesties:
Other: Pins from Tabbycrafts; Flat backed pearls from Kanban; Stickles.

Challenges:

Now, why I thought this card was never getting done...and this is quite a long one so I hope you have a seat and a cuppa, lol. Well, as usual, I left it till the last minute to get it done and when I did sit down and get started, my mum phoned and asked if I had been to check my sisters hamsters...she was away for the week and I had the lovely job of going to check the animals. So, at about 10.30pm, I headed off to get it over and done with...had Wee Steven in tow as he had had a nap during the day and was refusing to sleep - I thought he might fall asleep in the car. Four hamsters, plenty food and water...unfortunately, one seemed to be not very well. At first, i thought it was dead however, I managed to get it warm and moving a bit. So, I took it home to look after it. I think by the time I finally got everything sorted and the card done, it must have been about 12am - that'll teach me to be more organised in future. I had made an appointment for the vet but sadly, the wee thing died about 20 minutes before the appointment. So...that should be it...not our pet, not too emotional...no, we all found it quite sad..which results in some retail therapy ( unfortunately, not the crafty kind) AND...

Please meet 'Manny'. Our new addition to the family. Wee Steven chose his name... Handy Manny mad, lol.

That's it for today, I have an engagement party tonight and it will probably take me all day just figuring out what to wear...not sure anything fits anymore, lol.

Thanks for stopping by

Hugs
Suzanne

Fab n Funky DT - Things That Go Bump In The Night

2010-10-20T11:06:00.005+01:00

Morning all. Back to a bit of normality today. Or at least we are with the internet. I still had trouble getting this card done though because I was getting the flooring done in my bedroom and had packed all my stuff up to make space. So, today I need to spend the day unpacking it all and sorting it all out again. Anyway, today is time for a new challenge over at Fab n Funky and this week we would like to see:

'Things that go bump in the night'

That's it..and at this time of year I am sure there will be lots of other challenges to combine with so what are you waiting for?!

Ingredients:
Image: Free Digi Image ( will try and find where I got it from);
Medium: Watercolour Pencils;
Tools: Cuttlebug and Nesties;
Sentiment: PC;
Other: Card Candy from Craftwork Cards, Stickles, CS from Stash.

Challenges:
Crafty Cardmakers: Use a freebie;
Stamp With Fun: Halloween;
A Spoonful of Sugar: Boo;
Crafts and Me: Halloween;
Fussy and Fancy: Halloween;
Stamp Something: Halloween;
Stampin for the Weekend: Halloween/Fall;
One Stop Craft: Halloween;
By the Cute and Girly: Spooky;
Crazy Challenge: Halloween;
Pile it On: Kid-themed Halloween;
Sarah Hurley Challenges: Colouring.

Ok, I think I have entered enough challenges for this one, lol. Please be sure to check out the rest of the DTs fab creations. Thanks for stopping by

Hugs
Suzanne

Crafty Catz DT - Nursery Rhyme or Song

2010-10-15T17:27:00.004+01:00

Hello everyone. I am in an excellent mood tonight...I finally have internet - woohoo, lol. Believe it or not, I am at my mums just now so I am using hers but at least when I go home I will be able to do plenty of blog hopping, lol.

Today it's time for a new challenge over at Crafty Catz and Trish has set the theme of

'Nursery Rhyme or Song'

So, choose your favourite nursery rhyme or lullaby and get crafting. Lots of fabulous inspiration along with a gorgeous card from our wonderful sponsor for the week over on the challenge blog so make sure you stop by to check them all out.

I was a bit stumped by this one and in the end, I chose a lullaby. Now, for the life of me, I cannot sing but somehow, I always hummed along to this tune when getting the kids to sleep when they were younger...Hush little baby, don't say a word.

Ingredients:
Image: Winnie the Pooh Decoupage Sheet;
Papers: Baby papers;
Sentiment: pc generated;
Other: Ribbon from stash.

Challenges:
Tuesday Taggers: Anything with more than 2 legs;
Allsorts: Inspiration from a song title;

Ok everyone, that's it from me as I am going home to blog hop. Thanks for looking and please check out the rest of the teams fab work. Before I go, I want to send my good wishes to Aunty Sue who is still unwell

Hugs
Suzanne x

Fab n Funky DT - Yummy

2010-10-14T09:10:00.004+01:00

Morning everyone. Yesterday was time for another new challenge over at Fab n Funky Challenge and the theme for this one is

'Yummy'

So, choose anything you like that you think is 'yummy' and join in the fun. We are lucky enough to be sponsored by Stitchy Bear this week with a great prize so make sure you don't miss out on the chance to win. And, all going well, I will be able to hop round and check out all your fantastic creations and leave lots of comments...at last, lol.

Ingredients:
Image: Gillian Roberts;
Medium: Watercolour Pencils;
Papers: Magnolia;
Tools: Cuttlebug and Circle Nesties;
Sentiment: PC Generated;
Other: Pin and Ribbon from stash.

Thanks for stopping by.Please stop by and check out the rest of the DTs blogs too.

Hugs
Suzanne x

Bunny Rabbits and Carrot Cake

2010-10-13T18:53:00.002+01:00

Hello everyone. I have managed to steal a minute on the computer at my mums before rush off to pick the kids up...busy, busy, busy, lol. I thought I would show you what I made at college last night just so you don't think I have disappeared or anything, lol. I also wanted to apologise for my lack of commenting and posting. I hope the rest of the girls on the DTs I am on are understanding. I will be back online properly by Friday, hopefully and will then manage my fair share of comments and will be back on track with my cards too. Sorry girls.

Ok, this week, we made carrot cake and added a wee bunny head and some wee carrots. We also made a wee pair of ballet shoes.

Thanks for taking the time to look

Hugs
Suzanne

Crafty Catz DT Card - Magnolia

2010-10-12T09:24:00.005+01:00

Hi everyone. Just a very quick post this morning. I am so late posting my DT card for Crafty Catz so I thought I best get it on now before it gets too late. I will come back later on and enter a few challenges with it. This week the theme is

'Magnolia'

Ingredients:
Image: Tilda (older one);
Medium: Promarkers;
Papers: MME;
Other: Ribbon, flower and pin from stash.

Challenges:
A Spoonful of Sugar: Winter Wonderland;
Charisma Cards: Autumn Colours;
Stampin for the Weekend: Autumn Inspiration;

Ok, that's it for today. I want to apo0logise for my lack of commenting and let you all know that my internet should be up and running by the end of Friday when I will spend the whole evening catching up, lol.

Also, could Mel please get in touch by Friday with her address or I will have to choose a new winner for the candy draw.

Thanks for looking

Hugs
Suzanne

Crafty Catz Blog Hop Candy Winner

2010-10-08T10:10:00.003+01:00

Good morning everyone. I hope you are all well. We had a fantastic response to our Blog Hop over at Crafty Catz last week and a big thank you to everyone who took the time to join us and to all who entered my wee candy. I will come back later today to post my card for this weeks challenge but I wanted to jump on now and show you all the cake I made at college the other day and also to tell you all who the winner of my wee candy is.

So, first of all, no laughing but...this is supposed to be Sooty and Sweep - you know the wee puppets that used to be on tv...but it looks a bit like something out of a horror show, lol..never mind, practise makes perfect - I hope.

And, next...I asked my mum to chose a number between 1 and 37, then I counted down my comments, excluding the girls from the Catz DT and any duplicates and the winner is...

No 21

which is

MEL

So, if you could email me your address, Mel, I will pop your candy in the post for you.

Thanks again to everyone who entered and for taking the time to stop by

Hugs
Suzanne