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Thank you for dropping by. I hope you like what you see, please feel free to leave a comment or just say hello so l know you have passed through. Happy crafting and blogging x Susan x

Saturday 31 December 2016

Allsorts Challenge 396

Hope you have all had a good christmas and best wishes for 2017.  I don't really celebrate New Year so will be all cosy tonight watching a good film - could be Gone With The Wind or the original Wuthering Heights and maybe a glass of wine.
So l am here to tell you about the start of the new challenge over at Allsorts.  This week my lovely teamie Mervi is the host and she has chosen
Something New
If you got new goodies for christmas this is a perfect chance to use them.  We are expecting Grandchild No.9 within the next couple of weeks so my card is ready to go.  A lovely generous lady sent me a new die - Thank you and hope you like how l have used it.
Check out what my lovely teamies have to share with you here along with all the challenge details.
Stamp LOTV Balloon Basket
Coloured with copics and prisma pencils
Papers - Craft Creations
Dies Penny Black Flicker & Flutter, SB Fancy oval
Flower stamp by Heartfelt Creations
Gems, stickles, ribbon.

We have been generously sponsored by Tattered Lace


Thank you for all your lovely wishes on our house move, we are nicely settled in and loving it, l have even managed to get out into the enormous garden and do a bit of cutting back over this last week, l keep looking at it and finding it hard to believe it is all ours. There is a large area at the top which l am going to prepare ready for a veg plot.
Hope to see you over on the challenge x Susan x

Saturday 17 December 2016

Allsorts Challenge 394/5

Hello, it is been a long time since l have posted as we have moved have been in a holiday cottage for a few weeks before our move into our new home last week - here at long last in Rafford in Forres, Moray. A 400 mile move. It has taken just over a week to unpack all our boxes and put everything in its place.

It is saturday again and that can only mean the start of the new challenge over at Allsorts.  This week my lovely teamie Brenda is the host and she has chosen
A Blue Bingo
Check out what my lovely teamies have to share with you here along with all the challenge details


I have gone for the top row - Blue & Brown, falling snow stencil using structure paste with added glamour dust while paste was still wet, l distressed the edges of the blue card with a distressing tool. the baubles are dies from memory box with a bit of elastic cord  - job done.

I have not wrote a single card yet so need to get myself sorted and start christmas shopping on tuesday, l have never been so late with it but hayho. 



We have a very special treat for you this time and we are thrilled to welcome a wonderful new sponsor Swedish House Crafts. They are a UK based on line store and as the name suggests sell a variety of Swedish craft goodies including some lovely stamps, dies and design papers plus lots more as well, please do pop over to the store and take a peek.

Suha who owns the store is offering this very generous prize for our lucky winner, just take a look...........


Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and a peaceful new year.
Hope to see you over on the challenge x Susan x

Sunday 6 November 2016

December Penny Black & More at Allsorts

Hello my lovely crafty friends. The first sunday of the month is here so time for the new challenge over at Penny Black & More @ Allsorts and this month the challenge is
Anything Christmas
The Design Team have been hard at work with their Penny Blacks and have some gorgeous inspiration to share with you over on the challenge blog here along with all the details.  You can used any brand of stamp except digi (NO DIGI IMAGES), the focal point of your project must be stamped to be in with a chance of winning one of our fabulous prizes. One lucky winner using a Penny Black stamp will be chosen to be a Guest Designer on a future challenge.


Stamp Penny Black Snowy 2521K
Coloured with copics
Papers First edition
Ribbon, glamour dust, stickles
Die - Marianne

We have been generously sponsored by....
Penny Black


Crafts U Love


Crafty Ribbons


My craft room is now all boxed up along with the rest of our house ready for our move. We move out 14th november and have to go into holiday cottages as our house won't be ready to complete until 5th dec so everything will be in storage - not ideal but it had to be done to get our sale through. No crafting for me until mid december at the earliest.
Just hope it is not snowing when l make the 400 mile journey on monday.

Thank you for stopping by and for your comments x Susan x 

Saturday 22 October 2016

Allsorts Challenge 386

It is saturday again and that can only mean the start of the new challenge over at Allsorts.  This week it is my turn to host and l have chosen
Sparkle & Shine
So time to get out your glitters and all things sparkly.  Check out what my lovely teamies have to share with you here along with all the challenge details


Stamp Penny Black - Snowy
Coloured with copics
Papers - LOTV
Sparkly fibres, stickles, glamour dust, frantage

We have been generously sponsored by Stix 2.



Must dash to get ready for my nephews wedding in Cheshire:)
Hope to see you over on the challenge x Susan x

Saturday 15 October 2016

Allsorts Challenge 385

It is Saturday again and that can only mean the start of the new challenge over at Allsorts.  This week my lovely teamie Mervi is the host and she has chosen
Pink October
In support of Pink for Breast Cancer awareness we would love to see your pink projects. Check out what my lovely teamies have to share with you here along with all the challenge details


Stamp - Cute Fairy from LOTV
coloured with copics
Papers LOTV
Dies Tonic & Memory box
Ribbon
Glamour dust, stickles, gem

We have been generously sponsored by Crafty Ribbons


I have been taking a bit of a break from crafting and commenting but am now back and rearing to go.
I have had a lovely holiday in Florida but was relieved to be coming home a day before the hurricane.
We have been busy packing up our house ready for our move. Our house sale has been on/off a few times but looks like it is definately happening this time.....talk about stress. I am so looking forward to not having to make the 800 mile round trip every couple of weeks to help out with the grandchildren.
I need to spend the next week making my cards for the DT's before l pack all my craft stuff away....nightmare but exciting times.  I will tell you more about our new place when contract exchanged on my house here., l got my priorities in order ... a nice big craft room ;)

Hope to see you over on the challenge x Susan x

Sunday 4 September 2016

September Penny Black & More Challenge

Hello my lovely crafty friends. The first sunday of the month is here so time for the new challenge over at Penny Black & More @ Allsorts and this month the challenge is
Add a Sentiment
The Design Team have been hard at work with their Penny Blacks and have some gorgeous inspiration to share with you over on the challenge blog here along with all the details.  You can used any brand of stamp except digi (NO DIGI IMAGES), the focal point of your project must be stamped to be in with a chance of winning one of our fabulous prizes. One lucky winner using a Penny Black stamp will be chosen to be a Guest Designer on a future challenge.


Stamps  Penny Black 3170F Everyday and 3381K Aspire
Adirondak ink
Butterfly punch
gems, glamour dust
We have been generously sponsored by....
Penny Black


Marianne Design


Sizzix


My lovely teamie Sam is also offering a Stamp too.

Thank you for stopping by and for your comments x Susan x 

Saturday 3 September 2016

Allsorts Challenge 379

It is saturday again and that can only mean the start of the new challenge over at Allsorts.  This week my lovely teamie Tracy is the host and she has chosen
New Beginnings
Check out what my lovely teamies have to share with you here along with all the challenge details. I pulled out the stamp l always fall back on for babies for LOTV.

Stamp LOTV All Our Dreams
Coloured with copics
Papers Doodlebug & Craft Creations
Rose Ribbon  Pearls 
Glamour Dust & stickles

We have been generously sponsored by DigiStamp Boutique and they have some gorgeous images including lots for new beginnings.


Feeling a bit like autumn this morning, hope summer is not over just yet. Have a good week whatever you are up to.
Hope to see you over on the challenge x Susan x

Saturday 27 August 2016

Allsorts Challenge 378

It is saturday again and that can only mean the start of the new challenge over at Allsorts.  This week my lovely teamie Wendy is the host and she has chosen
At Least 2 Dies
Check out what my lovely teamies have to share with you here along with all the challenge details.


Stamp LOTV
Coloured with inktense pencils
Papers Dovecraft, glitter paper
Dies Memory Box snowflake corner, Marianne snowflake, 
Spellbinders curve
Gems ,Ribbon, glamour dust & stickles 

We have been generously sponsored by Sizzix



Hope to see you over on the challenge x Susan x

Saturday 20 August 2016

Allsorts challenge 377

It is saturday again and that can only mean the start of the new challenge over at Allsorts.  This week my lovely teamie Brenda is the host and she has chosen
Fabulous Florals
Check out what my lovely teamies have to share with you here along with all the challenge details.
I am late with my card and post as not enough hours in the days for me at the moment.  Quite a lot of my card and papers are packed away so l had to use standard white card for this inking project - it turned out ok but my smoother Clarity card would have given a better finish.


Stamps Inkylicious
Inks Adirondak
Silver embossing powder
Glamour dust, Seam binding, gem

We have been generously sponsored by  Marianne Design with a lovely prize for one lucky winner.


I had a trip up to Scotland this week for 5 days to help settle my grandchildren back into school, all went well. A long drive for me 403 miles each way but worth it and thankfully this time no traffic holdups. The weather was absolutely glorious around that area and l managed some good walks everyday and a couple of short runs too in a bid to increase my fitness.
Hope to see you over on the challenge x Susan x

Saturday 13 August 2016

Allsorts Challenge 376

It is saturday again and that can only mean the start of the new challenge over at Allsorts.  This week it is my turn to host and l have chosen
Butterflies
Check out what my lovely teamies have to share with you here along with all the challenge details.

I went to a wedding yesterday and made this little heart as a gift and was quite pleased with how it turned out, hope they liked it too.


MDF heart
Wood paint, stencil, texture paste
Distress ink, flowers, ribbon, lace
gems, stickles
Butterfly die & punch
Sentiment Inkylicious

We have been generously sponsored by Stamp Addicts.



Hope to see you over on the challenge x Susan x

Sunday 7 August 2016

August Penny Black & More

Hello my lovely crafty friends. The first sunday of the month is here so time for the new challenge over at Penny Black & More @ Allsorts and this month the challenge is a nice and easy one

Anything Goes (must use stamps)
The Design Team have been hard at work with their Penny Blacks and have some gorgeous inspiration to share with you over on the challenge blog here along with all the details.  You can used any brand of stamp except digi (NO DIGI IMAGES), the focal point of your project must be stamped to be in with a chance of winning one of our fabulous prizes. One lucky winner using a Penny Black stamp will be chosen to be a Guest Designer on a future challenge.
How sweet is this little cutie from a transparency set designed by Mo Manning.


Stamp Penny Black 30-220 Cute as a Bug
Coloured with Inktense pencils
Papers Craftwork Cards
LaLa Land Heart banner die
Glamour Dust, stickles
Ribbon & Pearls

We have been generously sponsored by.
Penny Black


Crafty Ribbons


Crafts U Love


Lots of lovely prizes for our lucky winners

Thank you for stopping by and for your comments x Susan x 

Saturday 6 August 2016

Allsorts Challenge 375

It is saturday again and that can only mean the start of the new challenge over at Allsorts.  This week my lovely teamie Mervi is the host and she has chosen
Spots & Stripes
Check out what my lovely teamies have to share with you here along with all the challenge details.  This photo is not too clear but the grey paper has a very subtle little white spot in the background.  Difficult to get a good photo in the morning sunshine without shadow.


Stamp LOTV Wedding Couple
Cloured with copics & Prisma pencils
Papers First Edition
Ribbon, gems,
stickles, embossing powder

We have been generously sponsored by..
Crafty Ribbons


DigiStamp Boutique


It looks like we are going to have some nice weather this weekend so hopefully lots of outdoor time in garden & allotment.  Our house sale is at standstill - still trying to sell as our buyers buyer backed out breaking the chain and the house we wanted has accepted another offer :(    Quite a lot of my craft stuff is packed away so have to use what is still on the shelves.

Have a good weekend whatever you are up too.

Hope to see you over on the challenge x Susan x

Monday 1 August 2016

Allsorts Challenge 374

Whoops...guess who forgot to do a post for the Allsorts Challenge.  So here we are half way through this weeks challenge hosted by Tracy Mouse and the theme is......
A Touch of Sparkle
My teamies have some lovely inspiration to share with you over on the challenge post here along with all the details.
I was away last week and took my pencils with me and coloured this little beauty from LOTV l think she is called snow queen, l only took a few pieces of paper and a bit of ribbon and some sparkle.


Stamp & papers LOTV
Coloured with Inktense pencils
Glamour Dust, stickles, gems
Ribbon

We are generously sponsored by Scrapper's Delight who have some gorgeous images.

Hope you manage to join in the challenge x Susan x

Saturday 16 July 2016

Allsorts Challenge 372

It is saturday again and that can only mean the start of the new challenge over at Allsorts.  This week my lovely teamie Annie is hosting her first Allsorts challenge and she has chosen
Frame It
I have used a gorgeous frame using air dry clay . I lost myself for a couple of hours yesterday afternoon making this and was pleased with it., l find watercolouring so relaxing.
Check out what my lovely teamies have to share with you here along with all the challenge details.


Stamp LOTV Catkins
Coloured with Inktense pencils
Papers LOTV/Raspberry Road - Timeless Victorian
Dies, Noor butterfly & leaves, Tonic daisy doily
MS clay & mould
ribbon flowers, gauze, lace, ribbon
pearls, stickles, glamour dust

We have a lovely prize of this album for one lucky winner



Did you have summer this week? We did here in West Yorkshire ....it was thursday..... then autumn returned yesterday, wind, rain and jacket back on lol
Hope to see you over on the challenge x Susan x

Saturday 9 July 2016

Allsorts Challenge 371

It is saturday again and that can only mean the start of the new challenge over at Allsorts.  This week my lovely teamie Kevin is the host and he has chosen
One For The Boys
I am sure there are lots of you just like me that struggle with male cards. When l had a holiday earlier this year l took some stamped images and my Inktense pencils with me and just knew they would come in useful one day, especially when crafting time is at a premium at the moment !
Check out what my lovely teamies have to share with you here along with all the challenge details.


Stamp LOTV
Coloured with Inktense pencils
Papers Craft Creations
Ribbon

We have been generously sponsored by Crafty Ribbons with a lovely bundle perfect for all those male cards


Hope to see you over on the challenge x Susan x

Sunday 3 July 2016

July Penny Black & More @ Allsorts

I am a bit late today with my post but better late than never.  As it is the first sunday of  the month it is the start of the new challenge over at Penny Black & More @ Allsorts and this month it is......
Anything Goes With A Stamp
We have some lovely generous sponsors listed below.  You must use a stamp to be in with a chance of winning NO DIGI IMAGES.  We will also be looking out for a project using at Penny Black stamp to join us one month as a guest designer.

Check out all the challenge details here along with all the gorgeous makes from my teamies.



Stamps Penny Black 3824F Snug and 2969K A Hug is
Coloured with copics
Papers Dovecraft
Stickles, ribbon

We have been generously sponsored by




Hope to see your entry over on the challenge. x Susan x

Saturday 2 July 2016

Allsorts Challenge 370

It is saturday again and that can only mean the start of the new challenge over at Allsorts.  This week my lovely teamie Kath is the host and she has chosen
Gingham
You can use ribbon or papers so long as we can clearly see what gingham you have used.
Check out what my lovely teamies have to share with you here along with all the challenge details.
I have used one of my favourite Penny Black stamps and it is just perfect for paper piecing - love this sweet bear.


Stamp by Penny Black
Colouring Copics
Papers Craft Creations
Punch Martha Stewart
Ribbon & Gem, glossy accents

We have been generously sponsored by DigiStamp Boutique


A little extra prize of a BoBunny Paper Pad


Hope to see you over on the challenge x Susan x

Saturday 25 June 2016

Allsorts Challenge 369

It is saturday again and that can only mean the start of the new challenge over at Allsorts.  This week my lovely teamie Brenda is the host and she has chosen
Photo Inspiration
June 25th

Check out what my lovely teamies have to share with you here along with all the challenge details, love these colours :)


Stamp - LOTV Hugs
Coloured with Inktense pencils
Papers LOTV/Nitwits
Flowers, butterfly, gems, ribbon,gauze
Dies Noor - 8 point star & leaf

We have been generously sponsored by Sizzix with a lovely  prize.



Hope to see you over on the challenge x Susan x