New camera!

I have a new camera .... bin playing with some of the effects available on it... not photoshopped! just a bit of fun ;o)

Monochromatic

 Super vivid

 Oh dear this could be addictive... 

keep warm

 xx Suzi b xx

Finished!

I started this flat canvas quite a while ago... In fact I've just checked it was August 2012!.. I never liked it so the other day I sat and played, pulled it apart added new bits and now It's OK.... just OK ;o) but here it is for you to peruse

This is what it looked like in before I started playing.. I'm hoping you tell me it looks better now ...

The original , didn't have enough depth I wasn't sure how to introduce depth once the Stamp Bord had been attached. In the end I just went for it... I dabbed and stroked DI's Frayed Burlap and Antique Linen in the spaces. Added more stamp bord images, changed the lace added more gold EP and other bits and pieces.

In this photo you can just see the delicate pattern stamped onto tissue paper. The gem stamped onto SB is an extra added image  to the original
If you wish, you can see the original post here
 I'm entering this into Simon Says Stamp and Show... Lace

Hope you're all managing to keep warm... no snow here at the mo .... but lots to come Fri!... ooh I wonder if the roads will be soooo bad I won't be able to get to the dentist!... here's hoping.
Take care
xx Suzi B xx

Die Cuts and/or Punches

Good morning all and welcome to MMM second challenge of the year, this week is hosted by the lovely Fliss who would like to see 

Die Cuts and or Punches

here's mine

I thought I'd make something other than a card and decided to have a go at altering this heart shape.. not sure where I bought it, probably the Pound Shop or Home and Bargain,some shop along those line. I know it didn't cost much :o)

Here it is before the change

First of all I added paint, acrylic and tester pots of emulsion in white, then two shades of gold.  I added lots of glue with a paint brush pushing it through to the bits underneath then sprinkled Shabby Pink Embossing Enamel all over and heat embossed. next I did the same with Champagne Crushed Glass Glitter.

The flowers were made from Prima 12x12 DP Natures Garden Collection and  Tim Holtz Shabby Floral Die  enhanced with the same Embossing Enamel and pearls from stash.
Before adding the embossing enamel to the flowers I used DI Aged Mahogany and Worn lipstick  to add depth of colour around the edges etc.

I also used a Martha Stuart punch for the flower centres and to scatter smaller flowers here and there. You can just see one or two in the photo above.

Then I added  a bow in two complimentary shades of ribbon.  The heart is quite sparkly and shimmery but it doesn't show all that well in the pics

Thank you to every one that joined in last week with  your fabulous embossing projects It was very difficult  choosing  the top three.

 Pop across to MMM take a look at the DT's fabulous work  for this week and join us in the fun.

 Thank you for looking 

xx Suzi B xx

Alpha Challenge at The Craft Barn.

I've decided to join in with the Alpha Challenge at The Craft Barn.The first letter in the challenge is V
 here's mine..
She's fleeing from the virgin description.... that's not who she is..  ;o)

 

I've decided to alter an old dictionary which is falling apart..

.Lots of learning curves in this challenge for me... so a good thing

 

Products
Freebie stamp image from Do Crafts Creativity magazine.
Letters?... will fill in later cos I can't remember.. but I know a woman who will ...know
Staedtler Ergo Soft pencils.
Pilot Hi Tecpoint pen

thank you for looking... I appreciate it!
xx Suzi B xx

Mid Week Motivation at MMM

Hi everyone it's my week to give an idea for Mid Week Motivation on the MMM challenge.

The idea came to me when I was searching through my12x12 papers trying to find inspiration for my Granddaughter's birthday card. I came across  the paper pictured below from DCWV: Latte Stack which I must say I've had for quite a while and never used any of it!! ..

I cut out the shapes and embossed them with various embossing folders. Then played around on a 15cm square card base until I was happy with the arrangement, I then added bits and pieces from my stash to give interest. I think if I had used a with love sentiment this could be an understated Valentines card... especially for a man.

As the DP went through my Cuttlebug it took some of the colour off here and there giving it a slight aged look ... I liked taht look You can just see it on this photo.

See you soon
xx Suzi B xx

First of the MMM 2013 challenges

Good Morning! how are you? fine and dandy I hope. 

It's time to recommence the MMM challenge  after a short Christmas break.

 Things have changed a , just a little at MMM we are no longer having a monthly theme. From now on it will be a weekly challenge hosted by one of the DT. To start us off it just happens to have fallen to me and I would like you to use

DRY EMBOSSING

 in your project... simples!

Here's mine

Products
Embossing folders: Cuttlebug and Sizzix Birds and Wreaths
ColourCore card stock from the Vintage collection
Cream textured card stock
White card stock
Marianne Creatables LR0137
DI's: Antique Linen and frayed Burlap.
Tag Stamp: Stamping All Day
The card measures just over 7"x7"... that's how it worked out... :o)

I sanded the image and added a tiny bit of shimmer with a clear Sakura Jelly Roll pen... As usual there is variation in the colour reproduction in the photos.. it's in between the two! :o)

I made two of these little bird dies and cut the wings from one to give a bit of movement and dimension.
 I hope you'll join in the fun  don't forget to pop across to MMM to see the DT's fabulous creations.
Thank you for looking
xx Suzi B xx

LIM no. 2

Here's another quick and simple card for LIM  following the theme for the week Black and White with a hint of Colour.

I wanted to be more "arty" this year but I seem to be getting more "simple"... tee hee.. now don't go quoting me.
 thank you for looking
xx Suzi B xx

Just a note!

The LIM team would like us to use Black and White with a hint of colour.

Products
Dark Room Door  free stamp from Craft Stamper this month
Sentiments HOTP
Derwent Pastel  Pencils
Sakura Jelly Roll clear
Tri- Boss Post card embossing folder
Versafine Onyx Black
White Linen effect card stock.

 The layered image and you can just make out a tiny amount of shimmer

Thank you for looking :o)
 xx Suzi B xx

Challenges
Allsorts Challenge  which this week is CAS

Missi!

I thought I'd share this photograph of Missi asleep om my desk top guillotine! I have bought her all manner of luxurious beds along the way and she has spurned them all.. in favour of places like this

and this outside in the wall

More desk top chaos

xx Suzi B xx

Time for a cuppa updated

 I thought the LIM card looks a bit too plain...oh no  squeal the CAS people .. Oh yes says I.. Panto!?
 Any way it took me away from clearing away the Christmas decs... I get into such a mess, stuff everywhere! a lot like my craft room... the other thing I'm trying to avoid is all the gorgeous Christmas goodies lying around...  I must resist, I MUST resist... my new mantra! ;o)...

I Pulled the original card apart and reassemble it. I'm a bit happier with it now... and yes I  did mean to show the debossed area ... Oh yes I did... wink wink.
 Materials etc.
Darkroom Door  Doilies
See-D's Vintage
Stamping all Day Sentiment Tag
White EP
 Heat Resistant velum
Light green card stock
Cream card stock
Scraps of backing paper left over from Christmas
Ribbon.

I'm joining in with the Simon Says Stamp and Show mad Tea Party challenge... but I have a feeling this may not be mad enough! although they do say anything goes.
Thanks for the heads up Buttons

Thank you for coming by... I love to see you
xx Suzi B xx

Time for a cuppa

It's recipe time at LIM and they want to see us drinking! well they actually want to see 

DRINKS on our projects

 Darkroom Door  Doilies
See-D's Vintage
Stamping all Day Sentiment Tag
White EP
 Heat Resistant velum
Light green card stock
Cream card stock
Scraps of backing paper left over from Christmas
Ribbon.

version one..

The doily didn't really show on this

I wish you a fabulous 2013!....  especially those of you that have had ...a not so fabulous 2012

Thank you for visiting
xx Suzi B xx

table Centre

Gottya ...Missi eating  the ivy!

Missi denying all knowledge

Me kitchen/ diner ( who there's posh. not!)  looks  a mess, I was just about to clean the floor... Cleaning 15feet of kitcen floor is not my idea of fun... I'm always putting it off but it never actually takes much time and soo much nicer when done.
have fun!
xx Suzi B xx

Another quick card.

I made this using Tim Holtz  Christmas Time Collection... love em as if you haven't guessed :o)
The Image is stamped with Versafine Onyx Black, Santa is coloured with a red Copic marker,  Rudolf is painted with DI Frayed Burlap, swooshed onto a craft sheet and spritzed with water. I used Stickles Icicle  on Santa's suit and Rock Candy Distress Stickles for his beard. Rudolph has a Christmas Red Stickles nose!

Hasn't Rudolf got the loveliest face and Santa is having so much fun as I hope you all do this Christmas

 This will be my last post (I think) until the New Year.

I would like to wish you all a Very Happy Christmas 
and a peaceful, healthy 2013.

 This card is entered into adult section of the
Money Supermarket Christmas Card Competition

Good luck to all who entered

 xx Suzi B xx

Quickest ever!

The quickest card I ever made ... I love it!
My  TH Christmas Time  stamps arrived yesterday, don't know why I waited so long before I bought em... too late for most of my cards now, so I just had to play. All the materials I used were lying around on my worktop... you know how tidy I am .... not!

The Merry Christmas that comes in the set would work better but hey ho... next time. I'd do it now but I'm about to leave for Manchester Christmas market with girl friends.
 Ive entered this into Hels Sunday Stamper. which this week is Holly!
Enjoy your day
xx Suzi B xx

Last MMM challenge for 2012

and this week it's a

 BINGO Christmas Card Challenge

  

 I used the diagonal line from left to right, dry embossing, flowers and distressing.

 I have a red face now because I made a big boob and forgot to add the distressed element. I was supposed to distress around the aperture. I was hoping to be able to make another but I  didn't have time 

Products

Spellbinders M-Bossabilities EL-013 with the non embossed area removed with a craft knife.

Stampendous Cling Manger stamp

Stazon Hydrangea Blue for the Manger image

Sentiment from U-Mount Holly Stamp set. SU label punch

DI: Stormy sky

Small holly leaf punch

 Heat it Up Snow Flake Tinsel EP

Deco Art Glamour Dust

 Flower from stash... I bought about three of these little flowers from the local market... wish I'd bought more!

 Dark blue A5  base card

White stamping card.

 This is the last MMM challenge for 2012.. we are having a couple of weeks off and then back in January 2013!

  I do hope you join in the fun next year I look forward to seeing you

Have a very Happy Christmas and a may 2013 be wonderful!

xx Suzi B xx

White on white Mid Week Motivation at MMM

Hi everyone it's my turn to do the  mid week motivation at Make My Monday I thought I'd share a card that's quick and easy to make because at this time of year time is precious.

 So these cards have no stamping, no cutting out and no colourring etc.

  Two variations an A5 card  and a 6"x6" square card. I used my Cuttlebug, small and large snowflake punches... quicker than using dies, (I think) Martha Stewart edge punch. oops forgot there is a bit of stamping.... the sentiment is from  IndigoBlu stamped in Versafine Smokey Grey, a few gems, a snowflake charm with some silver cord... Actually the cord gave me my biggest problem I couldn't get it to stay where I wanted it to be and as for the bow!! if any you have this mastered perhaps you could let me know how to do it...  :o)

The embossed card is raised slightly from the base card, the snowflake is fixed flatter than I would've like but I was baring in mind postage. The snowflake can be brought forward from the base card once its reached it's destination..Mind you not sure though that it's a good idea to send cards with instructions! tee hee

  Hope you like these two quick cards.
Thank you for looking, take care
xx Suzi B xx

MMM Pot Pourri part two

Blimey it's Monday again...( how time flies!) so that means it's time for this weeks MMM Pot Pourri challenge

 White on White

 (Christmas card) with one other colour to embellish

this is a Christmas Rose, Christmas tree in the snow ;o) 

Products used

White hammered card stock for base card and mount.

Light weight card for stamping

IndigoBlu Here comes Santa ... the gorgeous snowflake boarder... which actually can't easily be seen with the embossing enamel on the top. IB Noel sentiment

BCE Crafts.  Christmas Rose stamped in three sizes, cut out and layered, sprinkled with Shabby White Embossing Enamel

Versafine: smokey grey

 Pearl embellishments.

Spectrum noir  pen... dark and light grey... 

Unfortunately  colours and shades are all looking rather blue!!

I had a terrible time getting a decent photograph... the light n the good old  UK is so bad at this time of year.

 I think I may have cheated... a bit... cos I used gray as my accent but I forgot all about the gold in the embossing enamel....  I think Caz might forgive me... fingers crossed :o)

 As usual there are some fabulous creations on the MMM challenge site so do pop across, be inspired and join in we'd love to see you.

Iv'e also entered this card into The Money Supermarket Christmas card competion   keep your fingers crossed I want to win an Ipad.lol.

these are the prizes

Prizes are the same for both the adult and the child categories.

1st Prize - iPad Mini

2nd Prize - £100 HobbyCraft Voucher

3rd Prize - £50 HobbyCraft Voucher.

 Thanks so much for coming to see me here in The Making Room... it was messy when my grandaughter named it... you should see it NOW!... so very messy you wouldn't believe!

take care, enjoy your week

 xx Suzi B xx

 I've bin playing!!... added a bit of glitter witha Sakura Jelly roll clear glitter pen to the Noel and flowes

In the ivy this morning but not really showing the glitter and the colours are still all over the place :o)

Challenges
Hels Sheridan Ink on My fingers:  The First Noel.

Make My Mondays POT POURRI

A new month... a new theme at MMM Decembers theme has been chosen by Caz and she's given us a delightful Pot Pourri of challenges. So to start December off she would like to see

Your Favourite Flower

I've chosen to use Poinsettia, not actually my favourite flower but I'm waaay behind with my Christmas cards. I wanted to save one of my favourite flowers for next weeks challenge ?

Products Used
Creative Expressions: Holly. I stamped the Holly corner directly onto the card.
Adirondack: Meadow
Versamagic, black embossing powder, Promarkers; red and green for the Poinsettia which was stamped onto card, cut out and layered with Pinflair Glue.
Stickles Christmas Red
SU label punch
Black glitter

Variation on the theme

I've had such trouble getting decent photographs on these dark dismal days. I took this outside nestling in the ivy... the dark green card base hardly shows at all

No green leaves on this one just a smidgen of gold glitter added

Hope you enjoy this lovely challenge set for us by Caz pop across to MMM to see  the lovely DT projects 

 A big thank you to all that come to see me, you are most welcome.
Challenges

    LIM challenge Red and Green.
Addicted To Stamps and More  Use Markers

xx Suzi B xx