Male birthday

A birthday card for a male in your life can be a tricky proposition because the usual go to's of ribbon and bling are not required! Today I used a background stamp and fussy cutting to create a card that would suit an older person.  The sentiment reads - not just a year older but a year wiser.

Supplies:
Paper - soft suede c/s from SU, "timeless vintage" from Kaisercraft
Stamp - "wonderfully worn" (background) and "bring on the cake" from SU
Ink - early espresso from SU
Adhesive - snail, dimensionals


I have quite a bit of re-stocking to do before the next markets in two weeks so it's all systems go at the craft table!  I also want to make some items for Easter giving using some Sizzix dies and Creative Memories cutting systems.  Will post my adventures at a later date.

Raining again so it's inside time for the dog and I.  He is starting to get a bit cabin fevery - our walks are fast - in between the showers!  He likes to dawdle and sniff all the "pee-mails" but I have been hurrying him up so he feels a little gyped!  The long range forecast is for rain til next thursday so he will just have to lump it!

Happy crafting!
Cheers
Susie

Scrapturday # 5 - 2012

Scrapturday this week is a birthday card.  It uses leftover pieces from the matchbox die.  I scored three lines across the middle of the card to provide some texture.

Supplies:
Paper - very vanilla c/s from SU, "english rose" DSP from Kaisercraft
Stamp - "established elegance" from SU
Ink - blushing bride from SU
Tools - Martha Stewart scoreboard, Big Shot, Sizzix matchbox die
Adhesive - snail

We had a glorious day yesterday weather wise but today started out well but now is all grumbly thunder and dark - ho hum, more rain!  I really shouldn't complain because drought is such a problem here in Oz but we are rather attached to our sunny summers and this one hasn't happened.  Oh well - more opportunity to craft!!

Happy crafting!
Cheers
Susie

Everyday Enchantment

In the current SU promotion - sale-a-bration - there is a paper pack to die for! It's called "everyday enchantment" and it's super versatile, double sided, and oh so pretty.  I teamed it up with some other sale-a-bration goodies to make this girly birthday card.  The pleated 'ribbon' is actually pleated paper.

Supplies:
Paper - very vanilla and soft suede c/s from SU, "everyday enchantment" DSP from SU
Stamp - "elementary elegance" from SU
Ink - crumb cake from SU
Tools - curly label punch from SU, sponge dauber
Other - fine organza ribbon from SU
Adhesive - snail, sticky strip, dimensionals

As I was working at the markets today I didn't have a chance to do a Scrapturday piece - but I will do it and post it tomorrow.  Markets were fun.  Tried out a new one today and got good feedback and sales.  Think I will settle into a routine for the next few months of doing the two markets a month and then review whether it's worth my time and effort. It's certainly fun though!!

Happy crafting!
Cheers
Susie

Valentine pillow boxes

Here are some little pillow boxes to give Valentine's treats in.  They use a Sizzix die and a Sizzix for Stampin Up (SU) embosslit die.

Supplies:

Paper - blushing bride, riding hood red and pear pizzaz c/s from SU, SU DSP (ret), purple c/s from stash

Tools - Big Shot, Sizzix  "pillow box"  die, "scalloped heart of hearts" embosslit from Sizzix for SU

Other - red tiny twine from Craft Queen, fine green organza ribbon from SU - (sale -a -bration freebie)

Adhesive - sticky strip, dimensionals

Weather here is the pits again - where has our summer gone?  Hoping desperately that it doesn't rain tomorrow - thunderstorm forecast!.  It can rain after five - but only in Sydney as my mum and sister are going to a Rod Stewart concert in the open air in the Hunter Valley on Saturday night.  We don't ask for much do we?

Happy crafting!

Cheers

Susie

Matchboxes

Today's offering is some little matchboxes I made using SU cardstock and Basic Grey "piccadilly" 6 x 6 papers.  It's a Sizzix die and super easy.  They are great for giving a pair of chocolates in, some m & m's or maybe a necklace or pair of earrings.

Supplies:
Paper - pear pizzaz and poppy parade c/s from SU, "piccadilly" DSP from Basic Grey
Tools - Big Shot, Sizzix matchbox die
Adhesive - sticky strip

My friend Karen makes beautifully embellished ones - flowers and die cuts and tags - the options are endless.

I got some new toys to play with yesterday so I am now off to my desk to play!!

Happy crafting!
Cheers
Susie

Favour box

This is a box that I made for a friend's kitchen tea party. Her wedding colours are daffodil delight and wild wasabi (SU colours).  I borrowed a wild wasabi stamp pad to do the stamping but the flowers are a straight yellow -  as that is all I could get. If I had been super organised I would have bought white tissue paper and dyed it with a re-inker!

Supplies:
Paper - very vanilla c/s from SU, yellow tissue paper
Stamps - "organic grace" and "lovely letters" from SU
Ink - wild wasabi from SU
Tools - Martha Stewart score board, circle punch from SU, "threading water" border punch from Fiskars, Big Shot, "floral fantasy" embossing folder from Cuttlebug, "tattered floral" die from Tim Holtz
Other - pearl string from stash, small brads (to hold flowers together)
Adhesive - snail, double sided tape, glue dots, large zots

The kitchen tea was heaps of fun with lovely food and fun games. I hope my friend finds marriage as much fun as we had at her party. The rest of this week will be taken up with markets prep so be prepared for some valentines and children's birthday cards!!  Have a great week with as much crafting as you desire!

Happy crafting!
Cheers
Susie

An inspired Scrapturday # 4 - 2012

This Scrapturday offering comes to you courtesy of Paper Lady (see sidebar to go to her blog).  I do regular classes with Karen and I always come away having learnt something new - even if it's just a new way to laugh at myself!!  

This card - other than the base - uses all scraps. First you die cut a shape - don't discard the negative!  Cover the positive with scraps of co-ordinating paper, then trim.  Stick this to the front of your card.  Take your negative and carefully tear around the shape to form a frame. Stick this over your paper shape with dimensionals.  I used a brad and some of the other ladies used a button to finish off.  Totally super and very eco!  But wait there's more.......... (scroll down)

The inside of the card features an embossed pocket which holds two tags.  One for you to write your message on and one for the recipient to write a message on if they choose to recycle the card onto someone new.  How clever.  So all your hard work gets at least two outings!  Yay for Karen!


Happy crafting!
Cheers
Susie