September Craft Club Cards

These are the beautiful cards that were made in this months Club. Unfortunately I wasnt there as I was being fingerprinted..(see THIS post for details) but Karen sweetly made these for me and gave me a quick run down on how they are made...


Now she wants me to stress that she doesnt claim any responsibility for these cards as she gets her ideas from t'internet and CASE's (copy and share everything) to her hearts content... HERE is the link to her inspiration...


This is made using the Bride & Groom Speciality Papers from SU! As you can see from the next one you dont have to stick with the Black & White theme... This paper can be altered to any colour you want... FABULOSO!


This card is using the same white speciality paper as above but you just brayer or sponge whatever colour you heart desires over the top. The non-shiny pattern on the paper will absorb the ink and the shiny will resist. Cool huh?


I LURVE this one... Would make an awesome wedding card dont you think?


Thanks again Karen! Its always lovely to craft from someone elses viewpoint... Cant wait till 22nd!

TTFN

C xx

Last (and craziest) Card... (AKA Swirls & Pearls!)

Well you have to smile at this one... It was late at night. I had a long day. I went a bit mad with the swirls and the pearls...


In no way symetrical, in no way pretty... Just a bit too much dont you think? I like the colouring anyway... ha ha ha...


I think I may just have to 'rescue' the Gorjuss Girl and put her on a card that she deserves... !

BTW, doesnt the bird look like a chicken? Is it supposed to be a chicken? Who has a conversation with a chicken for goodness sake?

Reicpe: Stamp from Sugar Nellie, 'Gorjuss - A little birdie told me'.
Inks: Black Staz-On, SU! Markers.
Cardstock: SU! So Saffron DS Papers from SU!
Sizzlits Die 'Scribbles Swirls'. White Opal Liquid Pearls by Ranger.
Spellbinders Nestabilities 'Large Labels' dies.

So, Im done with this series now. Hope you got a laugh from this last one... I DID! I have the latest cards from my Craft Club to share next...

Y'all come back now Y'hear?

TTFN

C xx

Second Card in the Series...

Now this card is Abbis FAVOURITE! If you know my daughter you will immediately know why... Its pink and its glittery!


I must admit I had a smile on my face when colouring this as I knew she would like it... I actually think it looks a little like her too, including the attitude!


Did you notice the die cut swirls this time?


I ran the swirls through my Xyron twice - first time as usual and only removed the top transparent sheet. I then turned the piece over and ran it through again to get adhesive on the other side. This time remove both sheets making sure it still has the original backing piece on it. You can then glitter then front really easily and just peel off the backing sheet to stick on your card... Some pieces I just glued onto the card and added stickles iridescent glitter for a bit of contrast. Oh and the clear 'blobs' by the main image are just 3d gloss.

Recipe: Stamp is from Sugar Nellie - 'Gorjuss - Sitting' by Susanne Woolcott. Inks: Black Staz-On and SU! Markers.
Cardstock is SU! Pretty In Pink. Paper is SU! Sweet Always.
Sizzlits Die is 'Scribbles Swirls'. 3D gloss and glitter from stash.
Spellbinders Nestabilites Classic Ovals Large and Classic Scalloped Ovals Large.

Last card coming soon... I think I went a bit crazy with that one...!

TTFN

C xx

New & Improved Service... New Cards...

I now know what I have been missing... The new Whizzy Machine is AWESOME!!! Ive edited and uploaded about 20 photos already and its only 8.20am!
OK, so Ive been playing with my new toys I bought at the craft shop... Specifically the Sissix Sizzlitz Die (try saying that 5 times fast!) in my Big Shot. Ive just used the swirly one... My mission was to create 3 cards using the swirl and some of the images I coloured recently with my SU! Markers and watercolour brush... (Oh and of course my Nestabilites too!!!)

I stamped a whole bunch of images as soon as I got my new stamps and have been colouring gradually when I have time. There were some I had messed up on the shadowing so I just cut them out!

Heres the first card...


Ive used the Kraft cardstock I bought and the Tea & Crumpets Papers from Stampin Up!. I folded the strip along the bottom and pierced a strip that I had used my scallop edge punch on. This is lifted up with 3d foam... The swirly-gigs could be a problem to stick down but I ran them through my xyron sticker maker and it was easy peasy...



The nesties shape was cut out in so saffron but was too much of a contrast so I sponged it a little round the edges to tone it down... 2 Layers of stickles glitter on the wings, some Liquid Pearls from Ranger and its done!

Recipe: Sugar Nellie stamp is Bumble Bee by Suzanne Woolcott.
Inks: Black Staz-On and SU! Markers.
Kraft cardstock and watercolour paper from craft shop. Tea & Crumpets Designer Series Paper from SU!
Sissix Sizzlits Die 'Scribbles Swirls' and Liquid Pearls by Ranger in Gold Pearl and White Opal.
Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic Scalloped Ovals Large.

Another 2 cards to follow but this is by far MY favourite... I will show you Abbis favourite next...

TTFN

C xx

Woo Hoo! New Toy!

I will definately be back later with a set of 3 cards I made over the weekend... Ive been playing with my new toys that I showed you the other day. I just have to figure out how to load photos on our new computer... The old PC is officialy no more... An ex-PC! (for you Monty Python fans!) Matt finally admitted defeat and went and bought a lovely new machine - Its actually a lap-top - I think he was a little jelous of MY lap-top which I bought a few years ago and things in techno-geek world have progressed sooooo fast that it was time we caught up... Got Vista now (which I hate) but will have to learn to live with it!

Back later with some cards...
TTFN

C x

9-11

Please remember the day today. Say a prayer for those who lost loved ones and still live every day with the effects from the events 8 years ago...

No cards today. Doesnt seem appropriate.

C xx

Shopping again!

I dont want to brag but I just got some amazing bargains at the local craft shop. (You know, the one with the mans name starting with M)

Just wanted to share with you as I cant wait to get crafting!


Ok I know you probably want some details so here goes... I got the last sheets of 12X12 Kraft c/s at 27c ea... The Large Sissix Teddy Bear die was reduced from $15.99 to $7.99 (!) and the Sizzlitz swirly thingy (the original reason I went shopping today...) was reduced from $9.99 to $4.99... I couldnt resist the other Sissix Die as it has a lamb and a teddy and a lion and a bunny! CUTE!!!

So the other stuff was... a set of 4 small C/B embossing dies (Fancy Corners) which I thought were very me!, a decent pair of tweezers that work backwards i.e. you have to apply pressure to open them, a pack of cards and some gorge large rhinestones (photo doesnt show it well but the bling has clear and a lushious pale-minty-green colour) both from the $1.00 bin. We always lose our cards but I mainly bought the cards coz of the cute plastic case... gonna put my ATC's in it.

To top it off I have a 50% off coupon for next week too... Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm....!

Bargain-a-licious or what?

Back in a couple days with some finished projects using my new goodies!!!

TTFN

C xx

Road Trip!

Texas is a beautiful state...
So this week we had to take a quick overnight trip to Lubbock. I had an appointment to have my fingerprints and mug shot taken... NO Ive not been a naughty Noo Noo! It was the last step in becoming Legal! My green card has been renewed and now I can officially stay (and work...) in the USA.

It was actually really nice to get out of town (albeit only 4 hours away) and see the countryside.


These were taken from the passenger seat at 70 mph... The windfarm is near Big Spring and is (I think) the biggest in Texas. I know some people dont like them but personally I think they are beautiful... Why not harness what is free without any nasty emissions. We passed so many smelly oil pump thingys that these windmills were a refreshing change.


And then the clouds rolled in - or rather we rolled into the clouds!

See that little patch of sunlight on the road? Cool huh?

And then it did this!



Are we there yet?


Back later with another post... Phew! 2 in one day. Dont get used to it!!!

TTFN

C xx

Tooooooo Funny!

Watch till the end of the credits...



Over the top? NO WAY! If you cant poke fun at yourself...
HERE is Lindas blog...

Have a chuckle on me!
C xx

Aplogies for absence...

Sounds like Im at school again doesnt it? Do you need a note from my Mum?

Due to technical difficulties i.e. the dead PC! Ive been offline for a few days. Matt is happily tracking down the problem and keeping me updated regularly with corkers such as 'Well, the N drive is toast' and 'Its a b*^"$%# virus'. He also has some VERY imaginative names that he calls the box of tricks in the corner, none of which I can repeat in public!

So as he is back at work today and Im not turning the other monster on in fear for my life I have found our 50ft ethernet cable, hooked it up to my trusty (never given us a problem since the day I - did I mention it was my decision - bought it) lap-top and sit at the dining table happily clicking away!

I will have another project for you in a while, we are having Abbis second birthday party today. No, she isnt 2 but we are having a second party coz Dad was away for the first one! I keep telling her this will not become a regular thing as she is not the Queen of England and only needs one birthday a year.

TTFN
C xx