New Beginings with stampinUp

After much thought I have finally taken the plunge and decided to become an Independent StampinUp demonstrator.
I am waiting for my demonstrator kit to arrive so the samples I have to share with you today are current stamps but not all current papers.
When I get my kit I will make some samples with stock from the latest catalogue.


Post-it note cover

They are all made with the Sale-A-Bration Punch Bunch stamp set which is free when you spend £45 on goodies from the latest catalouge until the end of Feruary 2011.



Thanks for looking Sue

January Birhday's

I have lots of Family Birthdays in January it is a nightmare just after Christmas.
My niece will be 21 on Saturday and her mum my sister has a birthday on Monday.
We celebrated my niece's 18th Birthday (it is difficult to know which mile stone to go for!)
I couldn't let 21 go without a special card so here is what I made.
I got this idea from Julie



The little phone charm angel is one from a batch I bought from Marlene some time ago and I find it difficult to let them go!!

Here is the card I made for my sister I have used the cute little owl again that I used for my son's card below thanks again Peg for the idea.



Thanks for looking Sue :o)

Happy Birthday Dear Son

My darling son is 28 tomorrow (14th Jan) I can't believe where the time has gone.
I was struggling for a card and was almost on the verge of buying one.

I was blog hopping today and came across this cute little card.
I have adapted it for Neils Birthday card,this idea is so cute and I will use it again I am sure.
Thank you Peg for the great idea.
Sorry for the terrible picture and the messy desk I had to take a photo before he went home tonight

Thanks for looking Sue :o)

Hello

Hi to whoever is taking the time to look at this!! it has been such a long time since I posted.
I did make lots of Christmas cards but sadly had no time to write a post.
Today we are off to the 1st Birthday of our friends daughter Gemma.
1st Birthdays are just so special so I wanted to make an effort and make an Explosion Box they always go down so well.
I stayed up last night after a fabulous day at our son's house and watched "love actually" and made this box.
I had forgotten just how much I enjoy my crafting when I have time.. and this year will be the year I make more time for it again.
I had a nice new Big Shot for Christmas so later on today I am going to tidy my extremely messy room and make room for it.
So here it is and a Happy Birthday to the beautiful Gemma.






Thanks for taking the time to stop by and a Happy New Year Sue :o)

Friday Sketchers

I haven't used a sketch for a while but while making this card for a lad at work today I came across this weeks Friday Sketchers sketch that was perfect.

Papers SU and hangler image coloured with promarkers.

Thanks for looking Sue :o)

Where does Time go!!!

I have been busy making invitations for a Birthday Lunch for my Dad who will be 80 in November.

I can't believe I haven't posted for nearly a month and I really can't believe my dear old dad will soon be 80. I am very lucky both my parents are in relatively good health and long may it continue.

Short and sweet only a couple of minutes to post!

Thanks for looking Sue :o)

Simple Christmas Cards

I have decided to keep my Christmas cards nice and simple this year and to be honest I am very pleased with the outcome so far.



This one was less simple as I followed a sketch but no colouring which I am so thrilled about!



This one is getting a little more simple more like the ones I want to make lots of.





And here are the ones or a variation on these that I will be making in abundance!

Thanks for looking Sue :o)

Happy Birthday Cameron

Our little next door neighbour will be 4 tomorrow, he is a real copper knob and he loves Honey our sprocker spaniel.. this image seemed to be perfect and the reason for the colours in this card.
In fact the little boy in this high hopes image actually looks a little like Cameron.
The image has been coloured with promarkers and the papers are stamping up.

A nice quick simple little card... it has been left to the last minute as always!!!

Thanks for looking Sue :o)

Happy Anniversary

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Hi told you I would be back funny how when you get back into crafting it's like you have never been away!!!
This card is a complete CASE of a card made by the very talented Julie.




I have also personalised the inside of the card.
I wanted something classy for our friends 1st wedding anniversary I can't believe it is almost a year ago we went to their wonderful wedding it was one of the best days ever and everyone has such a wonderful time.

The papers are SU as is the heart punch everything else was from my stash.

Thanks for looking again Sue :o)

18th Birthday Explosion Box

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Hi all hope you are all well and enjoying your Bank Holiday.
It seems these days the only time I do any crafting is because someone has a Birthday or I have been asked to make something by someone!!
This is the case with this 18th Birthday explosion box which has been made for a girl at work to give to her niece... all very last minute!!!
I have several things to make over this weekend so I have should have more to share tomorrow or Monday.
Hope you all have a great Bank Holiday weekend what ever you are doing.

First layer



Second Layer



Third Layer



All put together



Top




Thanks for looking and coming to say hello. Hugs Sue :o)

Mo's Digital Pencil

Hi just a quick post, this card was made for my Nephew's Birthday.
Mo's images are just perfect when you need something for young adults.
Papers are SU and the image has been coloured with promarkers.

Thanks for looking Sue :o)

37 years !!!!!

is how long I have been married today.... I have had all the jokes in work today thanks!!!
I am off to weigh in at WW then I am going to have a blow out I don't normally do this as I can't see the point of being good all week then undoing it on weigh in day...but I do have a good excuse tonight.
Here is the card I made quickly for Hubby last night I just don't seem to have the inspiration to go into my craft room at the moment.
Maybe when the darker nights and shorter days are back.. but at the moment I am just enjoying the long evenings.
Hope you are all well and thanks for looking Sue :o)

Cyber Hugs and Kisses to Michelle

I know I am a bit late posting this but hopefully Michelle may have received this by now.
I have been with Michelle since the beginning of her blog and she has been a great friend over the past few years and although I have never had the pleasure of meeting this amazing lady she has always shown me so much kindness and support sometimes sending me things from the states that I can't get here.
Saturdays are not quite the same without her donkey,dog and goat updates and of course we all miss here talent and inspiration from her crafty posts.

My thoughts are with Michelle and he wonderful husband at this time but I am sure with the help and support of her amazing family and all her blogging friends she will come through this a stronger person she will not let this beat her.
If by any chance you have not read about Michelle's sad accident or had the pleasure of her wonderful blog you can find out all about it here.

Great big cyber hugs and kisses to Michelle and her family (animals included) Sue :o)

Long Time No See Again!!!!

I have been forced into my craft room today as it is Becci's Birthday on Tuesday.
She expressed great delight at these little owls when she saw them in my craft magazine when we were on holiday.
So of course I had to use them, the little box holds some very bright Virgin Vie nail polish that she also saw in a magazine when we were away, they have been all sold out for a while...a girl at work managed to get me some via her niece that sales Virgin Vie.. Becci will have such a surprise.



This cute little box bag was made with instructions from the whiff of joy tutorial blog it is very easy but also very strong which is what I needed because the 4 bottles are quite heavy.



The card has been based on this weeks Sketch Saturday it is a little different as I left one layer off because I didn't want to cover up the cute owl paper.

Hope you and your family's aren't too depressed after this afternoons little fiasco!!! why do we expect anything more we should be used to the disappointment.

Thanks for looking Sue :o)

Playing in the sugar bowl

Hi hope you are all well? I have not been posting much lately just too busy.
I made this last night while I was watching Britain's got talent and my hands were sweating watching those gymnasts how do they do that!!!
It was hot and muggy and sweaty hands I am afraid there were a few smudges here and there hope I have managed to cover most of them up.
There is a sketch over at the sugar bowl and the theme is pink black and white.

Short and sweet I'm afraid we are off on holiday for 5 days tomorrow so lots to do... can't wait no work!!!

Thanks for looking Hugs Sue :o)