she loves to ride

Hello - hope you are enjoying the weekend.  We've had a relaxing day, doing the 'soccer' thing with our boys and relaxing at the beach doing a bit of fishing and playing around.☺

I have another LO to share using October Afternoon - Sasparilla collection from

  Handmade by Suzanne.

 This one features my niece Amber and I love this photo of her - she looks so proud.  I've gone with the star theme, using both sides of the Pony Express 12x12 paper, some of the chipboard embellishments and also the High Noon 12x12 paper with the alphabet to form part of the title.
Here are some close-up's:

 ... little stickers from OA ... a star tin pin and some star chipboard pieces ...

... more of the little sticker letters and another tin-pin ...

I'm loving this October Afternoon collection - I will be back a little later on in the month to inspire you some more.  Happy crafting ♥

horse riding lessons

Hello, hope your week has been going great.  I'm back to share with you another page using October Afternoon - Sasparilla collection - from Handmade by Suzanne. 

 This is a picture of my niece who happens to have horse-riding lessons each week - when I found out I had this collection to work with, I thought of her and asked my sister-in-law for some pictures.  They have been perfect to use for this country collection.
For this LO, I've used a number of the pattern papers, including the picture of the girl with the horse - I've cut a section out and machine stitched onto my page.
Here are some close-up's of the details:

 ... on of the tin pins and also the little flyer flags - such fun embellishments to work with ... I've also added in some of the hemp twine and a small Manor House creations flower ...

 love these little sticker letters - I always tend to outline them in a marker to make them stand-out ☺

... some more of the Manor House flowers and my computer journalling ...

OK, that's a quick one from me today - don't forget about the monthly sketch challenge at Handmade by Suzanne - there will be a random draw for the $40.00 voucher from the shop - WOW - how fantastic would that be.
Hope you have a happy weekend ☺

carefree

This month from Handmade by Suzanne, my DT kit was full of October Afternoon - Sasparilla Collection.  This is based around the cute country western theme and consists of gorgeous pattern papers, fun chipboard pieces, tin pins, little flyer flags and label stickers.

Don't let the 'country and horse' theme put you off - there is plenty of potential for this collection.

I have my first page to share:

 This is a picture of my brother with his daughter on their property - I love the country feel of it and it was perfect for using with October Afternoon ☺
My base paper is Wagon Train  from the OA collection to which I've added in some details of texture with the mini brick CW template, texture paste and ink.
Here are some close-up's of the details:

 ... chipboard title from the chip'n stick ... some of the hemp twine ... Kaisercraft blooms ...

 ... typewriter journalling ... sticker letters OA Mini Market ...

... I've used some burlap in the background to give it a natural feel ... a chipboard fence lightly inked around the edges ... one of the tin pins ... some sweet little flyer flags which you can assemble from the pack ...

I hope you have been inspired by the sweet country feel to Sasparilla ☺ I can't wait to show you some more.  Suzanne has this collection in her online store: Handmade by Suzanne, as well as lots of other gorgeous products. Thanks so much for coming by.

happiness

Hello again ☺ Another challenge to share.  A new sketch is up at Handmade by Suzanne designed by the lovely Nadia - I always have such a fantastic time creating for these sketches ♥

Here it is:

 ... and here is my LO:

 I generally end up doing a very 'girly' page with Nadia's sketches - love adding in pretty details.  For this LO I've used Prima - Fairy Belle collection including some of their gorgeous flowers ♥
And I've pretty much kept with the sketch - using the same photo twice, just overlapping it.
Here are some close-up's of the details:

 ... fussy cutting with the gorgeous papers - adding in Prima flowers, Kaisercraft blooms, cabachons and pearls ...

 ... more cuttings, blooms and flowers - the pearls are actually from a 'string of pearls' which I've just cut to size and glued in place ...

 ... a Prima Wood Tickets, doily and some background stamping using a Prima stamp ...

... sticker letters and computer journalling - it's actually a Kaisercraft rub-on quote!!

Be sure to check out the gallery for inspiration from the Design Team!!  We would love to see your entries there too - there is a $40.00 voucher from HBS for the prize - wouldn't that be lovely to spend in the shop ☺

Thanks for coming by and your lovely comments - they make me smile ♥☺♥

autumn days

Hello.  The end of the month is creeping up fast!!  I have one last LO to share using my July DT kit of Crate Paper - Story Teller collection from Handmade by Suzanne.  I have enjoyed this collection so very much ☺

 For this LO I've used a cute photo of my littlest man - playing in the autumn leaves.  I really wanted to show the beautiful pattern papers in the collection , so I've layered a few of them together and also included some of the strips which are along the bottom edge of the papers where the description is.  Using every last piece!!
Here are some close-up's:

 ... the fun wooden frames which are part of this collection.  I've used it to frame one of the tags and then added some black hemp twine ...

 ... the adorable pegs - they go so well with tags and making banners ... also popped in a Lil Red Rocket Spotty button ...

 ... another button and my journalling ... and  a fun little poem which reflects the day - walking to the park where there are plenty of autumn trees ...

... this little embellishment has been made by punching out a circle from pattern paper and then using an epoxy dot to cover it.  (these epoxy dots are also used for the bottle caps) - I'm loving the flair buttons that are coming in, so this is like a 'home-made' one ☺☺

and here is a collage of my creations of Crate Paper for July -

This Crate Paper - Story Teller collection is available at Handmade by Suzanne.   as well as many other gorgeous products.
Thanks for coming by and I hope you've been inspired ☺☺

the orange bus

hello - hope your week is going great.  still school holidays here, so we have been busy going out and having a good time.  But I've still been managing to find some time to create - mostly at night when it's all quiet ☺

So I have another LO to share using my DT kit of Crate Paper - Story Teller collection from Handmade by Suzanne!!

I've really enjoyed working with this collection - love the colours and different patterns in the paper ... oh and all the tags - I think I've used every last one ....

Here's my LO:

 My boys travel by bus to school every day - about 40 mins each way.  I've always wanted to record the morning routines ... etc ... and thoughts about it all.  So this picture is of them hopping onto the bus one morning.
My background has some texture paste with a CW template and also some misting - this mist is 'Custard' from Studio Calico.
Here are some close-up's:

 ... making good use of strips of pattern papers, buttons, stickers from the alphabet sticker sheet and some washi tape from my own stash ...

 ... an array of tags - each embellished with buttons, twine, tape and stickers ...

 ... my journalling is hidden behind this bottom tag (you can just see the tab peeking out) - I've documented the morning routine and some thoughts about going to school on the bus - something for my boys to read when they are older and looking back thru their albums ...

I've also created this easel card (inspiration from fellow DT member Belinda Spencer)  These cards are so cute and easy to make - the front of my card measures 4 x 4 inches square!!  Of course, I've added in a tag and also some very cute hearts made by my 'retro' Carl punch!!
The word 'celebrate' used stickers from Sassafrass!

This Crate Paper collection is available at Handmade by Suzanne - plus plenty more gorgeous products too, which can be at your doorstep before you know it - amazing service!!  Don't forget about the monthly sketch challenge - a random winner is chosen for a $40.00 voucher for the shop ♥

I have one more LO to share with you all, showcasing this fun and fabulous collection - so I will be back another day with that one ☺☺
Thanks for all your comments - I LOVE reading them!!  We are off camping tomorrow for the weekend - so excited about this little family get-away - making the most of school holidays because it's all back to normal routines again next week!
Til next time - hope you are crafting wherever you are ☺

love & laughter

Another LO to share using my DT kit of Crate Paper - Story Teller collection from 

Handmade by Suzanne.

I've gone for a more soft and subtle look ... and girlie too - it helps I have some great pictures to work with - this one is of my neice ☺

 Once again I've used some of the tags on the 12x12 pattern cardstock and also made a banner, cutting out lots of little flags ☺
I've also used texture paste and mist in the background with some of my doily stencils. It compliments the cream pattern base paper.
Here are some close-up's:

 ... a side view of the little flags ... I've also used the circle stickers from the alphabet sticker sheet for my title ...

... and this gorgeous wood-grain frame - there are three in the pack in different sizes - also the Story Teller collection ... I've added in flowers and some little butterflies by Kaisercraft which I've covered in pattern paper and added in pearls ...

Of course, all of these goodies can be found at Handmade by Suzanne!!
Thanks for coming by ☺

my little helper

This month, for Handmade by Suzanne, I will be working with Crate Paper - Story Teller collection ☺  What a joy to create with - it's colourful and has lots of fun patterns, tags, buttons and little pegs.

Here is my first LO using my DT kit:

 Some pictures of my little man helping me doing some baking ☺All of the products used here are from the Story Teller collection (except for the stamps) Here are some close-up's:

 ... I just love tags - in this collection there is a whole 12x12 page of tags which you can cut out.  Once again, I've used the Tim Holtz mini rosette die and added in a sticker to the centre - I've also cut out some little flags to add at the bottom of the rosette ...

 ... sticker letters outlined in chocolate pen and cute wooden pegs perfect for the tags - all from this collection ...

... another rosette topped with a wooden button from the button pack ... also some more stickers ...

For the rest, I've added in some background stamping for texture and interest - some of the word stamps are from Prima and the texture stamps from Kasiercraft.

School holidays is upon us now - so nice to have it relaxed and 'out' of routine ☺  I still hope to fit in some scrap booking - my boys have already attacked my craft room and messed it all up - must be my turn now.
Thanks for coming by and happy crafting ☺

July sketch at Handmade by Suzanne

Hello - Wahooooooo!!  I'm happy and excited to be able to share some fantastic news - I'm now part of the wonderful Design Team at Handmade by Suzanne.  I'm thrilled about this new opportunity and look forward to promoting products from HBS and also sharing my creativity and inspiration ☺

So I have my LO for the July sketch - designed by fellow DT member Nadia - she really does some fantastic designs and they are so much fun to work with.

Here is the sketch:

 And here is my take on the sketch:

 My sister-in-law has given to me some photo's of her family that I can use for my scrap booking - this is one of them - two of her sweet children ♥♥
I've used an assortment of papers for this one - Studio Calico, Basic Grey and Bo Bunny and a touch of Hambly.  And I've used that pretty punch from Martha Stewart - French Scroll ♥
Here are some close-up's:

 ... chipboard title - I've painted it white then sprinkled with Diamond Dust (really cool stuff and I can't wait to use it some more ...I've also used the MFT Die-namics Fancy Flourish die ...

 ... an array of flowers - some from Prima and the others are handmade rosettes using the Tim Holtz Mini Paper rosette die and roses using the  MFT Die-namics Large rolled rose - both of these flowers are so much fun to make☺ ...

... some little letters from MME ... I've also done some subtle misting and texture in the background ...

We would love to see your entries in the gallery at Handmade by Suzanne!!  There is a $40.00 voucher to win - WOW - that's a great prize ☺
I will be back through-out the month with LO's using my DT kit of Crate Paper goodies ☺☺
Thanks for coming by and all your lovely comments.

a few more from Echo Park - Paradise Beach collection!!

Hello, I'm back to show you my final two LO's that I created using my kit from 

Handmade by Suzanne - show-casing Echo Park - Paradise Beach.  I very much enjoyed working with this collection ☺

 I've used a picture of my sweet niece who just LOVES the beach.  She is definitely a 'surfer girl' ☺
For the page I've used a lot of strips of paper - one of the pattern papers has lots of pieces that you can cut out!  I've also misted in the background using one of the OA Sprinkler mists - Frequent Flyer - this is my absolute favourite at the moment.  Perfect for subtle backgrounds.
Here are some close-up's:

 ... wooden Kaisercraft shapes - these are the clam shells I received in my kit.  This time I've coloured the wooden shapes with my Copic Markers and then used dimensional magic to give it some gloss.  It's come up beautiful and shiny ☺
You can also see a punched border - this is a new punch called French Scroll - MS round the page set.

 ... my computer journalling ...

 ... a layered paper bloom with a cabachon ...

And my next one:

 I love the design of this page - it's fun and easy and always works.  I've used a picture of my friends two little girls - don't they look sweet!!  I've used some of that OA mist again with a flower mask that I had in my collection ☺The flags have been cut from the pattern papers.
Here are some close-up's:

 ... Prima flowers and some paper blooms - I love adding a cabachon to the centre to finish them off ... some twine to attach my pegs which hold the photo and flags ...

... letters from the EP sticker sheet - I've firstly matted them on white cardstock, then cut them out and inked the edges.  A few of the letters I've mounted on foam tape ...

I hope you've lasted this far ☺☺
And I really hope you've enjoyed my inspiration for Echo Park - Paradise beach collection.  It's been awesome showing you all.
Thanks for coming by.

pure delight

It has certainly been a different week - big storms, no school and the flu - has been keeping us very busy.  

The storms have left us now and thankfully not too much damage.  The kids are at home as their school still has no power.  And a few of us are finally getting over a bad flu ☺

I'm here to share another LO using my DT kit from Handmade by Suzanne - I was given the awesome range from Echo Park - Paradise Beach - I've been enjoying these papers so much ☺

 I've used some of the 'softer' tones of papers for this page and I just love how it's turned out.  Helps I had some cute photo's of my little boy, taken by my sister ☺  Once again, I've used the Daisy Fan punch as it really suits the beach theme.  Here are some close-up's:

 ... some rolled flowers which I've made from the pattern paper - so easy to make and I just cut them 'free-hand' - each flower will be unique ... some twine with a tag and have also used some of the little letters from the sticker sheet ...

... I received this Kaisercraft wooden flourish in my kit - for this one I first painted in the various colours and then while wet, I sprinkled some sand over the top ... I've added in some muslin in the background ...

I hope you like what you see - be sure to check out Handmade by Suzanne for your scrap booking supplies.  I have two more LO's from the paper collection to show you, so I'm sure you will be seeing them soon. ☺