Suzy Bee DT - Buttons & Bows

Hi one and all!

I forgot to schedule this last night as I was out with family and our granddaughter's friends for a meal as it was her 16th birthday.  Where have these years gone?  Anyway, we all had a lovely time and she was throughly spoilt as always.  I'm actually sitting here with a cuppa by my side along with a piece of birthday cake (no calories in it, ha ha).

It's time for another Suzy Bee challenge so here is my offering.  Off now to have a play.  Mr C is away to work, it's hissing down outside and all the housework is done so I think I deserve it.

Hugs

Anne x

Elements :

Image - Cat Lady by Pookie Designs from Stitchy Bear

Paper - Tiny Leopard Print from His n Hers collection by Pink Petticoat

Sentiments - Elegant Word Art by Bethany and Pink Petticoat

Button - stash

Twine - The Ribbon Girl

Sponsor :

Challenges :

2 Sisters - Black, White + 1

Alphabet - B ... Buttons & Bows

Craft Your Passion - Birthday

Crafty Catz - Paper Piecing

Papertake - Anything

Sieze the Birthday - Anything Birthday

The Pink Elephant - Birthday

Totally Papercrafts - Female Birthday

Tuesday Throwdown - Anything

Thank You

Greetings!

There are a few challenges this week for a Thank You card so before I got onto the housework yesterday I made this card.  Hope you like it.

I was in bed by the back of 9 last night and didn't have too bad a sleep but still not 100% today.  I'm off into town with my friend as she wants to go to the library to buy (!) her Christmas cards.  Each year they have a lovely selection of charity cards and I've a few bits and pieces to do.  No doubt we'll manage to squeeze in lunch, or a cuppa at least!

Hugs

Anne x

Elements :

Image - pre-coloured by Lili of the Valley

Paper - from Coleen Dolly Mixtures collection by Craftwork Cards

Sentiment - from Tag Along collection by Clearly Besotted

Dies - Circles / Scalloped Circles by Spellbinders : Adorning Accents Edgelits by Sizzix from Stampin Up!

Gems - The Hobby House

Challenges :

2 Sisters - Anything

Aud Sentiments - Any Sentiment

Crafty Creations - Thank You

Creative Belli - Thank You

Simon Says - Anything

Congratulations

Hi everyone!

I've scheduled this post as I've a hospital appointment this morning.  My left eye runs from time to time and it is so annoying when it does.  I've been putting it off for a while, a long while in fact, but eventually had to give in and go to the doc who referred me to the eye clinic.  Mr C is coming with me cos my appointment letter said I might need to have drops in my eye and I wouldn't be able to drive right away.  Will keep you posted!

I have to apologise for the wonky photo.  It makes the card look as if it is completely misaligned but, fear not, it's OK in real life.

Hope you have a good day.

Hugs

Anne x

Elements :

Image - from Gorgeous Grunge collection by Stampin Up!

Dies - La Rue Heart by Memory Box : Congratulations by Elizabeth Craft Designs

Punch - Pop Up Butterflies by Martha Stewart

Insert - Pink Petticoat

Challenges :

2 Sisters - Anything

Clean & Simple - Sketch

Divas by Design - Mono

Simon Says - Anything

Southern Girls - Mono

Just for You

Hi everyone!

Wow, posting three days in a row ... a first for a long time!  What a lovely day again.  I've been into town to meet up with one of my friends who is recently retired.  It was lovely to have time to potter and have lunch and a good long natter.

Mr C and I had an afternoon out yesterday ... at the Truckfest (yes, Truckfest) at Ingleston.  I just love big trucks and wish I was at least 30 years younger and I could be a truck driver!  For those of you who have been following my blog for a long time you'll remember I was lucky enough to take part in a Fire Service Ladies Driving Day and was able to drive an artic, fire engine, bus etc ... oooooh, bliss!  When we got home we met up with friends, had tea then got flights organised.  Mr C and I have been asked to house sit for friends in Spain while they are on a cruise so our friends are coming too.  That's the end of October, only 11 weeks, and the way time is flying it won't be that long!

fabulous art work

I'm a Stobart fan!

awesome

Off now to make mince and tatties for tea!

Hugs

Anne x

Elements :

Image - from Serene Silhouettes collection by Stampin Up!

Sentiment - from Just Believe collection by Stampin Up!

Stripes - computer generated

Challenges :

2 Sisters - Anything

Creative Inspirations Paint - Anything

Less is More - Colour Inspiration

One Stop Crafts - Simple

Tickled Pink

Morning peeps!

Back to winter again ... brrr.  Hope you all had a lovely weekend.  We enjoyed our time with son and DIL yesterday.  My son had a look at laptops with me and I've ordered a new one.  Can't wait as this one is so slow and some of the keys stick which is really annoying.  Will be on the lookout for Mr Delivery Man later in the week.  I'm off out today with my friend.  I haven't seen her for nearly 8 weeks as she's been stateside on holiday so there will be mega chat!

The card I have to share today was made with one of the new collection from Clearly Besotted.  I followed Stephanie long before she had her company and I love her style.  The collection is all about feathers and they stamp so beautifully.  Hope you like!

Off to get ready for my looooong lunch!

Hugs

Anne x

Insert

Elements :

Image & Sentiment - from Fancy Feathers collection by Clearly Besotted

Hearts - from Love & Laughter collection by Stampin Up!

Corner Embellie - The Hobby House

Challenges :

2 Sisters - Anything

Crafty Catz - Anything

OSAAT - Anything

Blown Away

Hi! Another day where it's pouring rain one minute then brilliant sunshine the next.  I wish the weather would settle down and be nice at least until October!!!

I should have been doing some housework this afternoon but I've been playing in the craft room instead however, Mr C is in the garage getting more stuff to take to the skip so I'd maybe better go and give him some encouragement :)

Hugs

Anne x

Challenges :

2 Sisters - Anything

Do You Stack Up - Circles

Southern Girls - Girly

The Crafty Pad - Girly

Elements :

Paper - Papermania

Image - Windswept by Elisabeth Bell

Flower - Prima

Die - Elegant Flourish by Tim Holtz

Nailheads - stash

OLL - DT

Hello!  Well, yesterday didn't quite go according to plan - no ironing done but hey ho, it'll get done sometime!  I did manage to have a play in the craft room and catch up on some DT stuff and also get cracking on with a wedding order I have.  Hope you all had a lovely weekend.

Hugs

Anne x

Challenges :

2 Sisters - Flowers

Crafty Creations - Flower Power

OLL Creations - Bold & Bright

Party Time Tuesday - Flowers

Pixie Dust Studio - Ribbon

Scrapbook Sisters - Anything

Wags n Whiskers - Anything

Elements :

Papers & Image - from Poppy collection on Carnival of Colour CD by Ooh La La Creations

Ribbon - stash

Candy Bonbon - Michael Richard USA

afternoon tea

Sorry there was no post yesterday.  Between trying to get something done about my car and some serious housework the day just disappeared.  In the evening I watched TV and did some knitting.  As far as the car is concerned ... you really don't want to know! I phoned a garage in the morning and was assured someone would recover the car during the day, guess what, nothing happened so this morning I phoned a different garage and am waiting for them to phone after recovering the car but I'm not holding my breath.  Will keep you posted.

Hugs

Anne

Challenges :

2 Sisters - Anything

Crazy - Anything

I Did It Creations - People

Kaboodle Doodles - Purple

Lili's Little Fairies - Afternoon Tea

Totally Gorjuss - Yummy

Elements :

Image - Lili of the Valley

Paper - from Springtime collection by Crafty Individuals

Ribbon, Button, Twine - stash

Pearls - The Hobby House

Sentiment - Craft Creations

Corner - Wild Orchid Crafts

Have A Heart

Happy St Valentine Day!  Mr C and I don't do valentine cards, in fact it's something we've never done ... and who said romance is dead!!!  Although this card has a heart on it, it could be used for lots of occasions.

Challenges :
2 Sisters - I Heart You
One Stop Card Craft - Hearts and Flowers with Ribbon
Rainbow Lady - Have a Heart

Elements :
Dies - Heart Within My Heart by Cheery Lynn : Ringed Buckle by Memory Box
Image - Hanglar & Stanglar
Flower - Wild Orchid Crafts (which I've spritzed with Pearl Glimmer Mist)
Sentiment - Lili of the Valley

Cupcake

I've had this rubber for ages but this is the first time it's been inked up! Love it and found it so easy to colour.

Challenges :

2 Sisters - Things with Wings

Crazy 4 Challenges - Something New

Fussy n Fancy - Something New

Secret Crafter - Let them Eat Cake

Sparkles - Anything NOT Christmas

Elements :

Paper - Craft Creations

Image & Sentiment - Never too Old for Cupcake by Lili of the Valley

Dies - Squares by Spellbinders : Branch Garden by Marianne Design

Flower - Wild Orchid Crafts

Colouring Medium - Promarkers

Anne

OLL - DT

Hi everyone!  I had a fabby day out with my friend on Friday.  Didn't actually buy very much but it was great to catch up.  Saturday I was meeting up with 3 friends whom I've known for 40+ years.  We decided to have our Christmas get-together earlyish this year in case we had the same bad weather as we experienced last year.  Presents and cards have been duly swapped ... how organised are we!  Sunday was a family day as it was our son's birthday so we all met up for lunch and had great fun.  Today I'm off to see my aunt as she wants me to take her to M&S for some Christmas shopping.  Seems like I'm never at home but it beats working any day.  It's the best job I've ever had!  Hugs x

Challenges :

2 Sisters - Holiday

Dream Valley - Sparkle

Fairy Tale - Christmas

Gingerloft - Christmas

Little Red Wagon - Christmas

Ooh La La - Lots of Sparkle

Scrapbook Sisters - Christmas

Simply Create Too - Christmas

Totally Gorjuss - Sparkle

Totally Papercrafts - Christmas

Elements :

DP & Image - from Shining Tree collection on Christmas Presence CD by Ooh La La Creations

Border - Fancy Edge Scissors from Casa (when I lived in Spain!)

Dies - Frame by Marianne Design : Leaves by CREAlies : Circles by Spellbinders

Sentiment - Lili of the Valley

Flowers - Wild Orchid Crafts

Gems - The Hobby House

2 Christmas Cards

It was rather dull and grey when we woke this morning so decided to treat ourselves to breakfast at Dobbies - yum!  Mr C is away out for a walk with the dog so I'm playing catch-up with my blogging friends.  Enjoy your Sunday.  Hugs x

Challenges :

2 Sisters - Anything

CES - Roses & Ribbon

Penny Black - Gold & Presents

Tuesday Throwdown - Fav Colour Combo

Elements :

DP - is think it could be Kay & Co but not sure

Image - Just Wishing You by Penny Black

Flowers - Wild Orchid Crafts

Leaves - Frond Branch punch by Martha Stewart

Ric Rac Ribbon - stash

Faux Brads - Card Candi by Craftwork Cards

Dies - Circles / Scalloped Circles by Spellbinders

Challenges :

Crafty Hazelnut - Candles

Sew Many Cards - Vellum

Totally Gorjuss - Christmas Traditions

Elements :

DP - Vellum free from a craft mag

Image - Lili of the Valley

Edging - Scallop punch by Stampin Up!

Faux Brads - Card Candi by Craftwork Cards

Dies - Ovals / Scalloped Ovals by Spellbinders

Little Box

Bad blogger again!  I just don't know where the time goes these days.  

It's my aunt's birthday next week and when we were visiting an antiques centre recently she spied a little brooch she liked.  Luckily my cousin was with us and she distracted my aunt and I was able to buy it for her.  I made and decorated this little box for the brooch to go in.  The box is great as there's no glue needed and very little cutting - just so easy!  Hope you like it.  Hugs x

Challenges :

2 Sisters - Ribbon

Cooking it up with Katie - No Card

Crafty Catz - Anything

Cupcake Craft - Leaves

Fresh Brewed - Anything

Make it Monday - Anything

Papertake - Anything

Elements :

DP - from Eastern Promise collection by Dovecraft

Flower - Wild Orchid Crafts

Die - Leaves by CREAlies

Ribbon - stash

Curiosity

Challenges :

2 Sisters - Use a Digi

Cards for Men - No DP

I Did It Creations - Anything

Ladybug Crafts - Animals

One Layer Wednesday - Cats & Dogs

Outlawz - One Layer CAS

Party Time - Animals

Scrappy Frog - One Layer

Stamps R Us - Use a Digi

Elements :

Image - Cheeky from Cat Collection by Charmed Cards & Crafts

Sentiment - Elegant Word Art by Bethany

Take Two

Challenges :

2 Sisters - How Does Your Garden Grow

Catch the Bug - Dots & Stripes

Phindy's Place - 1 Image, 2 Projects

Sew Many Cards - Anything

Elements :

Image - Mucha Style Yellow Poppy Stem by A Day for Daisies

Grey Card

BP - Narrow Grey Candy Stripes / Small White Dots on Grey by Craft Creations

Dies - Ovals / Scalloped Ovals - Spellbinders

Punch - Scalloped Dots by Martha Stewart **

Sentiment - Craft Creations

Red Card

BP - Angel Love from Once Upon a Time collection by Magnolia

Sentiment - computer generated

Die - Forest Branch by Marianne Design

Pearls - ?

** I cut a strip of card to punch down either side.  Unfortunately the strip wasn't quite wide enough so one side has bitten into the other but I think it's quite effective - a happy accident!

Ellie

Challenges :

2 Sisters - Distressing

Crafty Ann's - Happy Birthday

Crazy 4 Challenges -  Lots of Flowers

Do You Stack Up - Purple

For Fun - Lots of Flowers

One Stop Card Crafts - Birthday

Penny Black - Distressing

Raise the Bar - Flower Power

Elements :

Image - Stickeroo from Embrace collection by Penny Black

Sentiment - Lili of the Valley

BP - from Sweet Pea collection by Stampin Up!

Flower - Wild Orchid Crafts

Punch - Half Daisy by Martha Stewart

Dies - Circles / Scalloped Circles by Spellbinders : Leaves by CREAlies