With lots of love...

Happy Monday everyone.

I am feeling thankful today for lovely friends after a truly wonderful weekend at the DTDF pop up shop and colouring event.

Squishy, girlie pink card from me today then! (with flowers)!

Stamps - Mama Elephant Mini Messages

Dies - Poppystamps Bellina Butterfly Triptych Mama Elephant Mini Tags

Papers - Pion 6x6 Linneaus Borealis Botanical Journal Pion 6x6 Caroli Linnaei Botanical Journal

Thank you for popping by.
and...
Don't forget to pop straight to the Dies To Die For inspiration blog to look at the lovely DT creations there, and then straight to Dies To Die For for some essential retail therapy! 

Happy Crafting

love from Sue...xxx

Boo...

Hello lovely friends,
Just whizzing by today to say
Boo!

I have two lovely friends to thank for the inspiration for this sweet treat holder,
Kat for the template for sweet holder and Squirrel for the idea of putting googly eyes inside the O's of Boo!

I have coloured the absolutely adorable Polka Dot Pals Ghostly

by Little Miss Muffet Stamps with Copics and set he on a sweet box made with black card and digi Halloween papers from Polkadoodles.

I have used gorgeous Lindt choklit - other choklits are available ( :

Boo!

Ingredients

Polka Dot Pals Ghostly digi stamp by Little Miss Muffet Stamps
Make it Colour Blending Card by Elaine Hughes Marker Geek
Copics
Digi Halloween Papers by Polkadoodles.
Black Card Stock
Twine and Seam Binding from The Ribbon Girl
Lindt Choklit

Inks Used

Copics -

skin E70, E21, E51, E50

Clothes W3, W1, W0 and Colourless Blender, V09, V06, V05, V01, G46, G43, G40, YG21,

Spider and Cat N7, N5, N3, N1, N0

Thank you for visiting

happy crafting!

...and remember to pop straight to

Little Miss Muffet Challenges

to look at the all the other gorgeous DT Inspiration and join in the fun...

and then pop over to

Little Miss Muffet Stamps

for some essential retail therapy!

from Sue...xxx

V is for Vertical...

Good Morning everyone,

I am in a whirl - the weeks are going by so quickly!

There are now only 60 days until Christmas!  (that's good to know isn't it)! ( :

We have a new challenge starting today at 

ABC Christmas Challenge

and it is 

V is for Vertical

Our fabulous sponsor this time is 

Krista Heij Barber

with three images fromm her fabulous store

Drawn With Character

Vertical started out as a bit of a 'tall order' for me ( :

Then, I remembered I had decorated some gorgeous tall candles with some freebie papers I had stashed away ages ago - the reason I love these is that the colours are all so un- Christmasssy but somehow it works!

...and here we are!  Shine bright lovely friends...

Thank you for visiting...

Happy Crafting...

and remember to pop straight to ABC Christmas Challenge to look at the lovely 
DT Creations there and join in the fun!

from Sue...xxx

Please leave me a comment if you pop by, I am always very happy to see them and do enjoy reading them all. 

Frightful Friends...

Good Morning lovely friends

  I can't believe it is Monday again already!

We now have less that one week until our fabulous Dies To Die For Event, I don't know about you but I am super excited!

Follow the link HERE if you want to find out more.

plus....something spooky is happening soon!

Ingredients from Dies to Die For
Stamps - MFT Frightful Friends MFT Grave Situation

Dies - Die-namics Frightful Friends Die-namics Grave Situation

Papers - Authentique Thrilling 6 x 6

Other Ingredients
300gsm card to make box card
Make it Colour Blending Card for stamping & colouring
Memento Ink Pad in Tuxedo Black
Archival Ink pad in Watering Can
Copic Markers
Acetate by Woodward
Joy! Crafts Vintage Flourishes Die
Cheery Lyn Bat Family Dies
Distress Ink Pads in Dusty Concord, Chipped Saphire, Carved Pumpkin
Twine and Charm from The Ribbon Girl

Inks Used

Memento Ink Pad in Tuxedo Black
Archival Ink pad in Watering Can
Copics-
Skin E71, E21, E51, E50
Hair N5, N3, N1
Clothes BV08, RV69, RV66, YR27, YR68, YR15, C3, C1, C0, W7, W5, W3, W1, W0

Thank you for popping by.

Don't forget to pop straight to the Dies To Die For inspiration blog to look at the lovely DT creations there, and then straight to Dies To Die For for some essential retail therapy! 

Happy Crafting

love from Sue...xxx

I'd go batty without you...

Happy Thursday lovely friends

oh my - I'm buzzing today!  

We've had a really busy time at home one way and another and last night I went to see brilliant Neil Hannon and The Divine Comedy.

They have n't toured for years - it was amazing, such a privilege to be there.

I am still dancing!

Anyways, here is my card for the new challenge at 

Little Miss Muffet Challenges

Please come and join us, the 

Little Miss Muffet Stamps 

$10 prize voucher is so worth winning!

I chose a CAS layout with a bright colour scheme against the back of the bats and the layering.

and...here is Jr Hatter Batty - 

She is definitely another one who is too cute to spook!

Ingredients

Jr Hatter Batty by Little Miss Muffet Stamps 

Make it Colour Blending Card by Elaine Hughes (Marker Geek) 

Copic Markers

Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad in Weathered Wood

Sentiment and Bats MFT Frightful Friends Stamp Set from Dies To Die For

Archival Ink in Watering Can

Versafine Ink in Onyx Black

Black Card Stock

Tonic Scalloped Circle Layering Dies

Copic Spica Clear Pen

Inks Used 

Copics - 

Skin E71, E21, E00, E000

Hair E51, E53, E55, E57

Clothes RV69, RV17, RV55, YR09, YR16, Y38, YG67, YG17, YG03

W7, W5, W5, W3, W1, W0

Ground W0, W1, W3

Background Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Weathered Wood

Sentiment Archival Ink Watering Can

Bats Versafine Ink Onyx Black

Bit of shimmer - Copic Spica Clear

Thank you for visiting

happy crafting!

...and remember to pop straight to

Little Miss Muffet Challenges

to look at the all the other gorgeous DT Inspiration and join in the fun...

and then pop over to

Little Miss Muffet Stamps

for some essential retail therapy!

Please leave me a comment if you pop by, I am always very happy to see them and do enjoy reading them all. 

A reindeer's for life not just for Christmas!

Good Morning everyone
Happy Monday!

 Today I have a super cute little chap to show you that I have been itching to colour for ages!

I don't know if I have ever mentioned that I have a little (big)! soft spot for reindeer.

I have wanted to try no lines colouring for a while but I have, in all honesty, totally lacked the confidence to go for it!

I have to say, had it not been for my lovely friend Faye I probably would never have attempted this!  

I did my Copic Certification with Faye and learned such a lot from her.
If any of you are interested in learning more about Copic Colouring I know Faye would love to hear from you - plus, we have a fabulous Dies To Die For event on 29th and 30th October where Faye will be running some workshops.
All the details can be found HERE

Anyways, back to no lines colouring - I love it!  It is a bit strange at first but after a while your eyes sort of get used to the pale outline.  It did take longer than normal but I was being mega careful not to muss it up! 

Say hello to Rudolph, who is very kindly giving you all a wave.

Ingredients
Stamp - Wee Stamps - Rudolph from Dies To Die For
Memento Ink Pad
Make it Colour Blending Card by Elaine Hughes (Marker Geek)
Copic Markers

Echo Park Christmas Collection Dots and Stripes Paper
Natural Twine from The Ribbon Girl

Inks Used
Memento ink pad in Desert Sand
Copics - 
Fur E44, E43, E42, E41
Hooves W5, W3, W1
Antlers E40, W1, W3
Jumper R39, R29, R17, R05
Pressie Y13, YR23, E33
Holly YG03, YG17, YG67
Wink of Stella Clear Pen
Details - Prisamcolor Pencil PC1082 Chocolate

Don't forget to pop straight to the Dies To Die For inspiration blog to look at the lovely DT creations there, and then straight to Dies To Die For for some essential retail therapy! 

from Sue...xxx

Please leave me a comment if you pop by, I am always very happy to see them and do enjoy reading them all. 

Colours of Autumn...

Good morning lovely friends,

wishing you all a fab weekend.

We have a new challenge starting today at 

A Gem of a Challenge

and it is 

Autumn Colours Inspiration

I am the host for this fab challenge and I had a lot of fun finding the perfect inspirational picture.

The idea is that you use the colours in the leaves as inspiration for your gorgeous makes!

Simples!

The prize for the lucky winner is a selection of Janet's gorgeous digi's from

Pink Gem Designs

All the details can be found

HERE

I have coloured one of Janet's beautiful new release digi's

Cozy Ollie

I have coloured him with Copics and set him in a little autumn circle made with papers from

Basic Grey Indian Summer Collection

I fell in love with this cute little chap the moment I saw him - I could do with a hat and scarf like that!

Ingredients

Cozy Ollie digi stamp by Pink Gem Designs

Make it Colour Blending Card by Elaine Hughes (Marker Geek)

Copic Markers

Papers from Basic Grey Indian Summer Collection

Tonic Scalloped Circles Layering Die Set

Brown Twine from The Ribbon Girl

Inks Used

Copics

Cozy Ollie E57, E55, E53, E51, W3, W1, W0 

Hat & Scarf E15, Y38, Y35, YR31, Y00, R59, R29, R27, R24, 

Thank you for visiting...

Happy Crafting...

and remember to pop straight to

A Gem Of A Challenge

to look at the lovely DT Creations there.
from Sue...xxx

Hey there...

Afternoon everyone...

Just popping back to share this gorgeous girlie with you.

Say hello to Little Miss Muffet Stamps Polka Dot Pals Twilight Sparkle

Ingredients

Little Miss Muffet Stamps Polka Dot Pals Twilight Sparkle

Make it Colour Blending Card by Elaine Hughes (Marker Geek)

Copic Markers

Paper Smooches Sentiment Sampler from Dies To Die For

Archival Ink in Watering Can

Copic Multi Liner 

Doodlebug Sprinkles

Inks Used

Copics

Skin E04, E11, E21, E00, E000

Hair E77, E74, E71, E70, R85, RV34, RV32, RV11

Clothes W7, W5, W3, W1, R85, RV34, RV32, RV11

Archival Ink in Watering Can

Thank you for visiting

happy crafting!

...and remember to pop straight to

Little Miss Muffet Challenges

to look at the all the other gorgeous DT Inspiration and join in the fun...

and then pop over to

Little Miss Muffet Stamps

for some essential retail therapy!

Please leave me a comment if you pop by, I am always very happy to see them and do enjoy reading them all. 

Autumn Flowers!

Good Morning friends,

Oh my, it is nippy here today - heating on for the first time this year!

Autumn has officially arrived in our house.

We have a lovely new challenge for you today at

In There Pink

and it is 

Ribbons and/or bows for Breast Cancer Awareness

The sponsor this time is 

Di's Digi Stamps

with a $12 voucher for the lucky winner.

My card is something a bit different for me.  I had a lovely time making it as it was a birthday card for a special friend of mine.

I have used a combination of dies and flowers along with the most gorgeous Pion papers.

I found a perfect piece of velvet ribbon in my trinket box which fortunately matched perfectly ('cos I'm not good with ribbon)!

...here we are, something a bit elegant for a friend and for Breast Cancer Awareness.

Ingredients

Pion Vintage Garden - Peony 6x6 Paper from Dies To Die For

Little B Tag Dies

Spellbinders Nestabilities Floral Ovals Die Set

Memory Box Chandra Stem Die from  Dies To Die For

Leaf Punch by Woodware

Flowers from The Ribbon Girl

Velvet Ribbon from my trinket box

Thank you for visiting...

Happy Crafting...

...and remember to pop straight to 

In The Pink

to look at the other lovely DT Creations and join in the Birthday fun.

from Sue...xxx

Please leave a comment if you pop by, I really appreciate them and do enjoy reading them all...xxx

U is for Under the Pile...

Happy Wednesday lovely friends...

74 days until Christmas!  

I so didn't need to know that and I bet you didn't either!

We have a new challenge starting today at

ABC Christmas Challenge

and it is 

U is for Under The Pile

The challenge is to create a Christmas project with something you have been squirrelling away in your stash for more than a year!

Gulp!  We can all do this though because we are amongst friends!

Our sponsor this time is the wonderful

Bugaboo Stamps 

who have offered a selection of their gorgeous digi stamps for the lucky winner.

I wish I could say it was difficult to find something to use but it wasn't!

I decided to use the smallest die from one of my favourite sets - I chose this because I use the larger dies a lot and very often the smallest dies are overlooked completely! 

So here for its first ever outing is the the smallest Die namics Stitched Rectangle Frame Die

I have used the cutest Bugaboo Images 

Christmas Brat Boy Elf Sitter  and Ava - Christmas Sitter

and sat them on a little shaker box which could be a pressies or a naughty step!

Ingredients

Christmas Brat Boy Elf Sitter  and Ava - Christmas Sitter Bugaboo Stamps

Make it Colour Blending card by Elaine Hughes Marker Geek

Copic Markers

Echo Park Keepin' Cozy Papers from Dies To Die For

Die namics Stitched Rectangle Frame Dies

Woodward Clear Acetate

Sequins

Inks Used

Copics

Skin E04, E11, E21, E00, E01

Hair E44, E43, E41, 

Clothes Ava, B97, B95, B93, B91, W5, W3, W1, W0

Clothes Elf BG13, BG11, BG10, B97, B95, B93, B91, W5, W3, W1, W0

Thank you for visiting...

Happy Crafting...

and remember to pop straight to ABC Christmas Challenge to look at the lovely 
DT Creations there and join in the fun!

from Sue...xxx

Please leave me a comment if you pop by, I am always very happy to see them and do enjoy reading them all.