September Penny Black & More

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

Get Ready For Christmas

Yes you have read that correctly ...Christmas, where has this year gone ???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 use 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 4011K Joyous Hymn

Sentiment Penny Black 30-040 The Wonder 

Coloured with copics

Papers First Edition Gilded Winter

Various dies

Structure paste, glamour dust

stickles & Ribbon

We have been generously sponsored by....

Penny Black

Swedish House Crafts

Rare Earth Stamps

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

Allsorts Challenge 431

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.  A few options for this one and l went for new home.

We have been generously sponsored by
DigiStamp Boutique



Crafty Ribbons


I am a bit late posting today as l have had problems with my camera, the photo's l took of my card saved on camera same number as previous photos and l could not get them to move across to my laptop. It has taken ages to sort as l had to leave it this morning as l promised to take the children out today.
Anyway here it is at last - stress over - children had day out, card posted, the sun is still shining so l am off outside for a relax and a cold drink. xx
Hope to see you over on the challenge x Susan x

Allsorts Challenge 430

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

Ribbons - More Than Just A Bow

Check out what my lovely teamies have to share with you here along with all the challenge details.
I did make a card a few weeks back with christmas ribbons but was not entirely happy with it so decided to have a look around pinterest for some ideas and saw some lovely ribbon trees. These were a bit fiddly and perhaps l need a bit of practice - but here they are. I painted a twig with some acrylic paint and popped some pine cones from the garden in a vase and hey presto the start of the christmas table decoration.

We have some lovely ribbons as this weeks prize,

Fantastic Ribbons

I am looking forward to seeing lots of different creations for this challenge.

Hope to see you over on the challenge x Susan x

Allsorts Challenge 429

It is saturday again and that can only mean the start of the new challenge over at Allsorts.  This week my lovely teamie Tracy Mouse is the host and she has chosen

Forest Friends

Check out what my lovely teamies have to share with you here along with all the challenge details. I pulled out an old stamp from Little Claire, isn't it adorable.

Stamp Little Claire - Bambino

Coloured  with copics

Papers Nitwits Winter Wishes

Tree die - Marianne Design

stickles, embossing powder, glossy accents

ribbon

We have a lovely prize for a lucky winner, check out the challenge post for details.

We were very excited last night to see a red squirrel in our garden.  When we moved here in december all our neighbours said they don't get them in our village anymore. I keep looking out for signs in the woods over the road as there are lots of pine trees that they love, but no sign. We often see them running across the road when we go down into town. Hubby dashed over to Elgin - 25 mile round trip to get peanuts to entice it back.  We don't get the grey squirrels up here just the gorgeous little red squirrels - in fact, if you see a grey you have to report it. Hopefully it will come back and become a regular visitor so l can get a photo to share.

Hope to see you over on the challenge x Susan x

Penny Black & More Midway Reminder

Hello my lovely crafty friends, we are now halfway through the Penny Black & More @ Allsorts challenge for August which is

All Creatures Great & Small 

You still have plenty of time to join in to be in with a chance of winning a great prize from one of  our generous sponsors listed below.
My teamies have some lovely pieces to share with you over on the challenge blog here along with all the details. You can use any brand of stamp except digi's - any entries using digi images will not be eligible for a prize. If you use a Penny Black stamp you could be chosen as a Guest Designer for a month.

Stamp Penny Black 3974 Your Birthday

Coloured with copics

Stickles, glamour dust
Spellbinders circles dies,
MS border punch

We have several generous sponsors - check out all the details on the challenge post.
Penny Black
Crafts U Love
Sizzix

Thanks for stopping by and hope to see you over on the challenge x Susan x

Allsorts Challenge 428

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

Name &/Or Number

So either a name or number or both so long as they are clearly visible on your project.

Check out what my lovely teamies have to share with you here along with all the challenge details.

Stamp LOTV

Coloured with copics and prisma pencils

Papers LOTV

air dry clay, banner mould by Katy Sue Designs

Ribbon, lace, stickles

I made this card for my Grandaughter Esther a while back and as Esther (7) has been known to be a bit stroppy l thought this image perfect as l could imagine her kicking her pressie if it was not what she wanted....sure enough Esther noticed and asked 'Grandma why does she look angry'.......Fortunately she loved all her pressies.

We have a lovely prize from Marianne Designs for one lucky winner.

Good in the garden this week
I have a few Rowan Trees in the garden and the berries are looking stunning at the moment and seem to change colour daily. Apparently Wax Wings arrive in winter so we will be hoping to see them taking the berries.

Hope to see you over on the challenge x Susan x

August Penny Black & More @ Allsorts

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

All Creatures Great & Small

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 use 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 cute is this Penny Black Stamp .....adorable.

Stamps Penny Black 1449K Guess What ?

sentiment from 30-034 Teddy & Company

Coloured with copics & Prisma pencils

Papers Doddlebug & Fancy Pants

Ribbon, Gems, Stickles, Doily

Flowers, Butterfly punch Kars

Here are a couple of toadstools l noticed in my front garden but could not see any hedgehogs or fairies.

We have been generously sponsored by....

Penny Black

Crafts U Love

Sizzix

Crafty Ribbons

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