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Monday 23 December 2013

Sweet Santa .........

Hi everyone,
I hope you are all ready for Christmas,
My Christmas is complete, now I have Reg out of hospital,
Thank you for all the well wishes.
 
Today I would like to share my "Sweet Santa's" with you,
They are part of my daughter's Christmas present,
She said she would like a home-made Christmas.
Shhh these are a secret.
 
I would like to wish you all a wonderful Christmas
& A happy & Healthy new year,
Thank you for all the support & comments on my blog.
 
 
Recipe,
Sponge cakes.
Red, White & Black marzipan.
Cake cases.
White cardstock.
Wrapping paper to line the box.
 
Thank you so much for visiting my blog,
Lots of love,
Sylvia X


Monday 16 December 2013

My DT card for "Through the Purple Haze"

Hi everyone,
Sorry I haven't been here much lately,
But with Reg being in hospital, it's a worrying time,
I think it's going to be quite a while before he is allowed home.
Thank you for all the lovely well wishes.

The theme of this challenge is Here Comes Christmas and we are sponsored by the amazing Penny Black Stamps.

What a prize they have on offer! One lucky winner will receive these 3 stamp sets - yes I really did say 3!!!!!!

 
Sorry it's not my best card,
I found it difficult to concentrate.
 
 
Items used.
White & Red cardstock.
Green corrugated card.
Nestie.
Image (Penny Black)
Computor (Text)


Wednesday 11 December 2013

Something a little different .......

Hello everyone,
Last night Reg was admitted to North Tees hospital,
He's been in severe pain since his colonoscopy,
Thank you for all your well wishes,
I have passed them onto him.
I'm so worried about him,
I'm hoping he'll be home today.
 
I've kept myself busy,
I've finished decorating our Christmas cakes.
My theme this year is Red with White dots.


Thank you for visiting my blog,
As I've said before, I love reading your comments.

Lots of love,
Sylvia X
 


Tuesday 10 December 2013

My decorated pelmet etc ..................

Hi everyone,
 Well it's the big countdown now,
It wont be long before Santa arrives,
I can't wait, I'm so excited,
I've actually put some extra decorations up for him.....

I would like to enter this project into the following challenges.
http://www.ttcrd.blogspot.co.uk/ (27) 18/12/13

I started with some wadding & cut it to resemble icicles,
Then I stitched the baubles on & added the rest.
 
 
Close-up of the baubles.
 
 
I also added several bows & a string of sparkling gems.
 
 
 
This is the dining room window with my altered candles
(I've blogged these before)
 
I decided to put red velvet curtains in the dining room, to give it a more Christmassy look,
They go well with my (Snow) on the window.
 
Items used.
Wadding & Red Velvet (Local linen shop)
Baubles, Tinsel etc. B&Q
Gems (Asda)
Bows (Matalan)
Candles described in previous post.
 
Thank you so much for visiting my blog,
It means so much to me.
 
Lots of love,
Sylvia X
 
 
 
 


A special card for special friends ......

Good morning everyone,
I would like to share this special card with you,
It's for my son-in-laws Mam & Step-dad,
Jennifer & Jim,
Jennifer loves turquoise & butterflies,
So I've included both on the card.
I hope you like it.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges.
http://cuttlebugmania.blogspot.co.uk/ (10) 16/12/13
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Items used.
White & Turquoise Cardstock.
Butterfly (Memory Box)
Snowflakes (ProvoCraft)
Nesties
Star
Computor (Text)
Silver glitter card.
Pine Tree Border (Poppystamps Inc)
Fence ?
Small star punch.
Cuttlebug
Grand Calibur.
 
I thought you might also like to see what I've been doing this morning,
I've made a start on wrapping some Christmas presents,
(Work in progress)
 
I decided to decorate the dining room window,
I used White cardstock & some dies,
I'll finish it today.
 
 
 
Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog,
I really appreciate it.
 
Lots of love,
Sylvia X
 


Wednesday 4 December 2013

My altered candles ..... Ideal stocking fillers,

Hi everyone,
Are you organised for Christmas ?
I'm determined not to leave everything until the last minute,
This year I'm sending quite a few home-made gifts,
 
I thought I'd show you some today.
 
 
This is how the small candles looked when I bought them.
 
 
The finished candles,
After adding my cute Santa's & ribbon.
 
I love these & they are quick & easy to make.
 
WARNING.
Always use a candleholder specifically designed for candle use. The holder should be heat resistant, sturdy and large enough to contain any drips or melted wax.
The tall candles are for my own personal use & are just for show.
 
 
Items used.
Small candles (Wilkinsons)
Tall candles (The Range)
Santa stamp.
Ribbon. (Local linen shop)
Promarkes.
Glue & double sided tape.
White cardstock.
 
Thank you so much for visiting my blog,
Your comments cheer my day.
 
Lots of love,
Sylvia X
 


Tuesday 3 December 2013

My project for LEJ Designs ......

Hi everyone,
I'm getting excited now, Christmas is so close,
I suppose I'm still a kid at heart.......
Yesterday I spent some time decorating our Christmas trees,
I can't wait for our grandchildren to see them,
Their little faces will light up.....
 
We have a lovely challenge over in
 
Our theme is
CHRISTMAS IS COMING
You're more than welcome to join in,
We would love to see your creations.
 
 Here's the prize info
The first randomly drawn winner will receive four Digi’s of their choice from
 
LEJ Designs

The second randomly drawn name will win some Crafty Goodies


 
 You can also find a Freebie over on the challenge blog here

Fabulous Freebie - grab yours here
 
 
Now onto my post.
I thought this digi was ideal for a surprise party invitation.
 
 
 
It would also be great as a label for presents,
You could add the recipients name.
 
 
 
 
Items used.
White cardstock.
Wrapping paper (Matalan)
I also used the wrapping paper on the card.
Computor (Text)
Promarkers.
 
Thank you so much for visiting my blog,
I really appreciate your comments.
 
Lots of love,
Sylvia X
 
 


Monday 2 December 2013

My DT card for (Through the purple haze)

Hi everyone,
Today I would like to share this card with you,
It's my project for
Through the purple haze.
Our theme is,
One image, two papers & three embellishments,
Must be Christmassy.


And now onto this weeks sponsors
 

 KennyK shop badge

and a bundle of goodies from Craft all day.

 
 
Items used.
White cardstock.
Red paper (The Range)
Green paper (From my stash)
Snowflakes (ProvoCraft)
Card Candy.
Computor (Text)
Promarkers.
 
Thank you so much for visiting my blog,
I can't wait to read your comments.
 
Lots of love,
Sylvia X
 


Sunday 1 December 2013

My DT project for "Feeling Crafty"

Hi everyone,
I hope you are having a lovely weekend,
I was at a Christmas Fair today (Saturday) I didn't do to bad,
I have another one on December 14th.
(I don't think i'll get rich quick)
 
Now on to my project,
We have a lovely challenge over in
http://feelingcraftychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/
The Prize
2 x A5 Everyday tabbed and 2 x A5 everyday flourish from the Sentimentally Yours stamps collection

The theme for this months challenge
is

'CHRISTMAS'

 
 
It would be lovely if you joined in, we would love to see your creations.

I would like to enter this project into the following challenges.
http://jellyparkchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/
http://qkrstampede.blogspot.co.uk/
 
 
I decided to make a photo album,
These 3 Santa's are my favourite stamp at the moment.
 
 
It was quite simple really,
it just involved folding & cutting.
 
 
 
This is going to be a gift, so I've left it empty.
 
 
Items used.
White, Red & Black cardstock.
Santa stamp (Unknown)
Promarkers.
Plastic sleeves (£1 shop)
Computor (Text)
 
Thank you so much for visiting my blog,
I will return the visits as soon as possible.
 
Lots of love,
Sylvia X


Monday 25 November 2013

My DT project for Through The Purple Haze.....

Good evening everyone,
Today I would like to share my latest project with you.
We have a great challenge over in
Through The Purple Haze.
http://www.throughthepurplehazechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/
Our theme is,
USE SOMETHING OLD FROM YOUR STASH
Now this weeks sponsor is Encino Stamps and you may not have heard of them until recently as they a pretty new to the digi scene. They are sponsoring Encino Stamps are sponsoring 1st winner will get 3 digi stamps
2nd winner will get 2 digi stamps
and the 3rd winner will get 1 digi stamp


http://encinostamps.blogspot.de


We are also sponsord with a £10 gift voucher by the lovely Kitty at MMCS

 
 
 
Items used.
White cardstock.
Backing paper (Free in a magazine) ages ago.
Lilac hearts (From my stash) I've had them for years.
Computor (Text)
 
Thank you so much for visiting my blog,
I appreciate it so much.
 
Lots of love,
Sylvia X

 


Monday 11 November 2013

My altered memo pads.

Hi everyone,
I'm very busy at the moment, getting prepared for my Craft Fair,
I'm really into altering things at the moment,
I've decided to give Santa a new look,
I thought it was time he had a new outfit......
 
I tried to give the Memo pads a leather look,
These would be ideal for a Christmas list.
 
 
Items used.
Asda Memo pads.
Santa stamp (Origin unknown)
Karft card.
Tim Holtz distress inks.
Brown ribbon & Gems from my stash.
 
Thank you so much for visiting my blog,
I appreciate all your comments,
I will return your visit ASAP.
 
Lots of love,
Sylvia X
 
 


My DT project for "Through the Purple Haze"

Hi everyone,
I've been really busy the last couple of days,
I'm having a craft fair on December 14th,
In Café 177 in Hartlepool,
I will be trying to sell my own cards etc,
I will also have a separate table to raise money for our local Hospice.
My Daughter "Sylvia Elwin" has kindly volunteered to help again.

We have a great challenge over in
http://www.throughthepurplehazechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/
Our theme is
Winter scenes with animals or people
We would love to see your creations.
We are sponsored by Delicious Doodles and the prize is four digi's.

Delicious Doodles Shop

I would like to enter this project into the following challenges.
http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.co.uk/
http://eclecticellapu.blogspot.co.uk/
http://www.scribbleandscrapcrafts.blogspot.co.uk/
 
Now onto my project.
I decided to decorate a gift bag & alter a memo pad to match.
 

Asda  meno pad.
 
Altered Memo Pad.
 

 
Items used.
Image (Olyvia) Delicious Doodles.
White cardstock.
Kraft card.
Turquoise cardstock.
Turquoise glitter card.
Lace & ribbon from my stash.
Promarkers.
Icicles
Snowflakes
Memo pad (Asda)
 
 
Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog,
I really appreciate every comment.
 
Lots of love,
Sylvia X
 


Monday 4 November 2013

My DT card for "Through the purple haze"

Hi everyone,
Late post for me, I've had a bad headache for most of the day,
But i'm feeling a lot better now.
This is my first project for
THIS WEEK THE THEME IS ANYTHING GOES AND WE HAVE TWO FABULOUS SPONSORS Each team was lucky enough to be sponsored by
AND THE WINNER WILL WIN $10 OF IMAGES FROM THE ARTISTS USED

AND THE WINNER WILL WIN $6 COUPON
 
 
Now onto my card.
 
Items used.
Image (Snow people)
Kraft card.
Corrugated card (Recycled from my washing powder box)
Background papers (Free in a magazine)
Tree, icicles & snowflake (Memory box)
Cosmic shimmer & Glamour dust.
Promarkers.
 
Thank you so much for visiting my blog,
I really appreciate your comments.
 
Lots of love,
Sylvia X




Friday 1 November 2013

My DT project for Feeling Crafty........

Hi everyone,
We have a great challenge over in the

 Feeling Crafty Challenge
Our theme this month is
 'Steam Punk'
Sponsor -Lexie's Cards-Scribble & Scrap 
Prize - £15 voucher to spend in the Scribble & Scrap shop.
We would love to see your creations,
It could be a card, 3D project or a scrapbook page.
 


 
Items used.
Square craft box (The Range)
Image
Tim Holtz distress inks.
Cogs.
Flower stamp (Kanban)
Embelishments from my stash.
Gold ribbon from my stash.
 
Thank you so much for visiting my blog,
I really appreciate your comments.
 
Lots of love,
Sylvia X



Saturday 26 October 2013

Trick or Treat .......This is a swinging card .......

Hi everyone,
I hope you are having a lovely weekend,
today I would like to share a little Halloween card with you.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges.
http://cardmakinmamas.blogspot.co.uk/ (167) 3/11
http://craftitudechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ (88) 3/11
http://deliciousdoodleschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ (110 3/11 #59
http://www.dillybeanschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ X
http://leftofcenterchallenges.blogspot.ca/ (14) 11/11
http://stampingwithdragon.blogspot.co.uk/ (12) 11/11
http://lexiscreations.blogspot.co.uk/
 
 
I attached the bat to the card with acertate, so that it swings,
I also added a scull & a spider.
(I'll be glad when Halloween is over, I hate spiders)
 
 
To the left.
 
To the right.
 Items used.
White & Black cardstock.
Background paper from my stash.
I printed the bat & cut it out.
Scull & Spider (£1 shop)
Computor (Text)
 
Thank you so much for visiting my blog,
I look forward to reading your comments.
 
Lots of love,
Sylvia X
 
Please do not copy my designs, without my permission.
Happy crafting.
 
 


Friday 25 October 2013

Put your best foot forward.....

Hi everyone,
I've had a little experiment with altering a shoe,
It's taken me two days, on & off,
at one point I was wishing I hadn't started it,
but I got there in the end & i'm quite pleased with the result.

I would like to enter this project into the following challenge.
http://craftyhandsdevon.blogspot.co.uk/ (52) 7/11
http://blog.docerelashop.com/ (19) 31/10  #48
http://alteredeclectics.blogspot.co.uk/ (37)

 
I started with a plain black shoe.
 
I removed some pages from an old book,
then tore them into small pieces & began sticking them onto the shoe.

 
 Once it was covered I let it dry, then stained it with distress inks,
I then glued braiding round the top of the shoe,
 
Front of the shoe before I applied braiding. 
 
I then decorated it with flowers, these were also stained,
I decided to add a cog, to give it a Steampunk look. 
 
Back view, with matching flower & cog. 
 
The finished shoe.
I hope you like it.
 
 Items used.
Black shoe.
Pages from an old book.
Braiding & Flowers from my stash.
Tim Holtz distress inks.
 
Thank you so much for visiting my blog,
I look forward to reading your comments.
Lots of love,
Sylvia X