Sneak peek & the winner of my Blog Candy....................

Hi everyone,

I'm pleased to announce the winner of my Blog Candy is.....

Wendy Russell.

Yes, It's you Wendy......

Could you please PM me your address

&

I'll get your prize posted off today,

I would like to thank everyone who took part in (Through the Purple Haze)

Birthday Celebrations.

Now onto my Sneak Peek.

I've also got my Husband (Reg) helping with my crafting,
I showed him some Tags & said "You could make these"
So he went straight to his shed,
 In no time at all he came back with 9 Tags.
I've started decorating 3 already.

Thank you so much for visiting my blog,
I hope you've enjoyed it.
Lots of love,
Sylvia X

Preparations for my Craft Fair.........

Hi everyone,

Just a short post this morning....

I will be attending a Summer Fair next month,

I have decided to add a few Christmas items to my stall,

There's nothing like being prepared.....

I've got a production line going....

Thanks for stopping by.....

Lots of love,

Sylvia X

Make a wish.......

Hi everyone,
Today is the last day of our Birthday Celebrations
Over in "Through the Purple Haze"
We hope you have enjoyed our Fun-packed week,
We certainly have.

Today we have another lovely sponsor.....

Shop: http://www.encinostamps.com/


Free stamp for every Entrant from Encino - When you have entered go Here for the secret download link :D

This stamp was really appropriate for our first birthday.
I wanted to make an unusual shape, This is what i came up with,
I used a stamp to produce the background.

I decided to do paper piecing for the dress.

Items used.
Image. Shop: http://www.encinostamps.com/. Ellen with a cake.
White cardstock.
Green & Pink paper.... Free with Making Cards.
Paper for the dress, Connoisseur Crafts.
Make a wish stamp, Hero Arts.
Promarkers.

Now onto our Blog-Hop
http://www.throughthepurplehazechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/
Lori..http://thehappystamperinwisconsin.blogspot.co.uk/
Anita..http://kardmakingheaven.blogspot.co.uk/
Lucy..http://loopylass2010.blogspot.co.uk/
Darcy..http://craftingwithdarcy.blogspot.co.uk/


This is my Blog Candy.

To qualify for my draw, Just comment & become a follower,
That's all there is to it....

I will make the Blog Candy draw tonight

&

Announce the winner in my next post,

Good luck.

Thank you for joining in our Birthday Celebrations

& 

Thank you to all my followers,

Both old & new....

Your comments mean so much to me.

Lots of love,

Sylvia x

Ace Couple......

Hi everyone,

Just a quick post for tonight.....

Today i decided to play around with some old stamps,

I thought Black, White & Red would be perfect for this card,

What do you think ?

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges.
ATG and Paper Pretties Red, Black and White. 5..23-7

Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes Ch#66..No92

Wags 'n Whiskers - Anything Goes Ch133 No113

A Girl Who Crafts - Anything Goes 31-7..No151

Items used.

Black, White & Red cardstock.

Stamp (Whipper Snapper Designs Inc) Pair of aces.

Promarkers.

Computer (Text)

Nesties.

Corner Punch.

Thank you so much for visiting my blog,

I look forward to reading your comments.

Lots of love,

Sylvia x

Bite me.....

Hi everyone,
What a lovely week we are having,
Welcome to day 5 of our Birthday celebrations over in Through the Purple Haze.
We have so much going on.

We have a different sponsor every day.

We also have a sponsor giving a free digi to everyone who enters.

Some of our Design Team have kindly offered to give prizes.

We would love you to join in our celebration,
You have nothing to lose,
You'll have a free digi
&
You could be a winner.

Our sponsor today is Ike's Art.

Shop: www.ikesart.com

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges.
Paper Pretties Red, Black and White. No4..23-7
Fussy and Fancy - Its All About Girls No163..25-7
Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes No27..25-7
Penny's paper-Crafty Challenge - Anything Goes No81 
Fairytale challenge - Use a Digi

With this image being called,
Bite Me
I decided to emphasize the mouth.

Clos-up of Glossy Accents on lips,
I must practice this technique more.

Items used.

Black, White & Red cardstock.

Image (Bite Me) Shop: www.ikesart.com

Promarkers.

Happy Birthday Stamp.

Glossy Accents.

Circular Dies (ProvoCraft)

This is my Blog Candy.

As you can see,
It's a very big book,
Full of lots of craftiness.

To be in with a chance of winning this great prize,
Become a Follower & Comment.
That's all there is to it...
Easy Peasy.



Now onto our Blog Hop,
The Design Team have made some lovely projects to inspire you.

Joan....http://classycardcorner.blogspot.co.uk/
Jo....http://jolo3693.blogspot.co.uk/
Katrine....http://katspapermadness.blogspot.no/
Darcy....http://craftingwithdarcy.blogspot.co.uk/
http://www.throughthepurplehazechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/

Thank you so much for visiting my blog.
Good luck for the challenge
& Good luck for my Blog Candy.
Lots of love,
Sylvia x

Pole Dancing.......

Hi Everyone,

Thank you for all the lovely comments on my previous post,

And a warm welcome to my new followers.

Today is my Grand-daughter's  22nd Birthday (Toni)

She is training to be a dancer at university,

She is also a fully qualified fitness instructor.

In her bid to stay toned, She does lots of exercise, 

Including Pole Dancing.

My son (Jeff) asked if i could make a card for him to give to Toni,

I thought this would be ideal.

What do you think ?

I might add that Toni does not 

wear stiletto's whilst Pole Dancing.

I left the inside blank,

For Jeff to write his own greeting.

Just a little card i printed for Toni,

From Jeff's children (Cousins)

Items used.

White, Black & Red cardstock.

Memento ink (Tuxedo Black) That Craft Place. https://www.facebook.com/groups/271008489659989/

Gems. From my stash.

Stencil (Unknown) If you know the maker, Could you let me know.

Toni. Die (Lawn Cuts) Item #LF589....

Large StarPunch (Woodware)

I have Blog Candy on my previous post

Thank you so much for visiting my blog,

It makes it all worthwhile.

Lots of love,

Sylvia x

Relax, It's your birthday......

Hi everyone,
It's our Birthday.

What an exciting week we have over in Through the Purple Haze.
http://www.throughthepurplehazechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/

We have a different sponsor every day.

We also have a sponsor giving a free digi to everyone who enters.

Day 3 of our Birthday celebrations.

Challenge #50

Each day we will be having a Blog Hop,

Starting with TTPH

Then we move on to the Design Teams projects,

When you comment be sure to use the Magic word,

BIRTHDAY

To be eligibile for a prize.

Some of the Design Team also have Blog Candy to give away.
Watch out to see if they have their own magic word.

The Blog Hop starts here.

http://sylviaskards.blogspot.co.uk/
Lisbeth http://skaperlyst.blogspot.no/
Lucy  http://loopylass2010.blogspot.co.uk/
Jacqui http://jacqui-creations.blogspot.co.uk/
Darcy http://craftingwithdarcy.blogspot.co.uk/
Antonette... http://antoinettesfilledheart.blogspot.com
http://www.throughthepurplehazechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/

Our sponsor today is Digistamps4joy.

shop: http://digistamps4joy-sa.blogspot.com/

Digi's for $10 from the store.

Now onto my project.

(No magic word needed)

I was just going to make a birthday card..........

 Then i decided to make a matching gift box.

I decided to recycle an old soap box.

First i covered parts of it with Wallpaper,
Then i added the lace, Flower & Image.

I also lined the inside with Wallpaper,
Ready to be filled with goodies.

Items used.
White cardstock.
Pink Wallpaper.
Lace (From my local linen shop)
Flowers & Buttons (From my stash)
Computer (Text)
Old soap-box.
Image (Hic.Ooooops) shop: http://digistamps4joy-sa.blogspot.com/
Promarkers.

This is my Birthday Blog Candy,
It's full of lots of craftiness.

As you can see, It's a very big book,
Packed with lots of craftiness.

I will keep this Blog Candy available for one week.

To be in with a chance of winning this great prize,
Become a follower & Comment,
That's all there is to it, Easy, Peasy.....

Thank you so much for visiting my blog,
It's so kind of you to stop by,
Lots of love,
Sylvia X

Thank you card.....

Hi again everyone,
My second post today,
I decided to experiment with my Banner die,
This is what i came up with.....
I thought this would make a nice Thank you card for a man.

Close-up of "Banners"
Upside-down of course.....

Items used.
Cream cardstock.
Kraft card.
World Map embossing folder (Couture Creations)
Carpet Tile.
Car Die (Lin & Lene Design)
Thank you embosser (Docrafts)
Banner Die (Joy Craft)
Corner Punch.

Thank you for visiting again,
You are all so kind,
Lots of love,
Sylvia X

A special card for a special friend.

Hi everyone,

I had a lovely day yesterday,
I went to summer crafting in Harrogate,
I took a coach full of crafty ladies from Hartlepool,
I manage to meet a few FB friends,
But was really disappointed about missing some of them,
But maybe next time,
I hope so.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges.
Crafting At The Weekend - Always Anything Goes 26-7 #256
Oh La La Challenge  #160 easel card



Now onto today's make,
It involves Wallpaper & a Gateau box.

Items used.
White cardstock.
Kraft card.
Image (Paper Inspirations)
Lace & Burlap   (Local linen shop)
Small flower punch.
Liquid Pearls (Bisque)
Tim Holtz Distress ink (Walnut Stain)
Happy Birthday embosser (Docrafts)
Main flower (From my stash)
Ribbon behind main flower (RibbonBox)
Large Dies.
Fence (From my stash)
Wallpaper
&
 Last but not least, A Gateau Box.

It's great that you've visited my blog,
Thank you so much.
Lots of love,
Sylvia X

Happy Birthday Toni.......

Hi everyone,

I would like to welcome all my new followers

&

 thank everyone for the lovely comments in previous posts,

I would like to share this card i've made for my Grand-daughter's 22nd birthday.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges.
Creative Moments - Celebration   Ch 46...... 15-7.......#116
Crafters Cafe - Birthdays
Oh La La Challenge  #160 easel card
http://fattastictuesday.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/fan-tastic-tuesday-challenge-44.html

Close-up of paper-piecing.

Close-up of wallpaper.

Items used.

Image http://www.encinostamps.com/ Ellen with cake.

Wallpaper.

White cardstock.

Promarkers.

Backing card (Kanban)

Flower (Petaloo)

Buttons (Hobbycraft) Knit & Stitch.

Thank you so much for visiting my blog,

I really appreciate the feedback.

Lots of love,

Sylvia X

Bingo......... I won.....

Hi everyone,

I would like to share this card with you,

Last night i won the Colour Inspiration challenge,

Over in Mad Crafter Giggles.....
https://www.facebook.com/groups/121108804743927/

That makes two wins this week.
I'm one Happy Crafter......
I would like to enter this card into the following challenge.

Through the Craft Room Door - Always Anything Goes

4 Krafty Girlz Challenges #21 - Anything Goes

Scribble & Scrap Challenge Blog - Anything Goes

Items used.
Kraft card.
Bingo embossing folder (Sizzix)
Card candy (From my stash)
Wallpaper.
Lace (From local linen shop)
Happy birthday embossing folder (Crafts-Too)

I also won over in Aly's Crafty Challenge with this project.
It was an altered book for Father's day.

Thank you so much for visiting my blog,
Lots of love,
Sylvia X

Music, Music, Music....................

Hi everyone,

We had a lovely holiday,

But we got back to some sad news,

Reg's twin brother's wife had passed away while we were in Spain.

Thank you all for the lovely kind words,

My crafty friends are so thoughtful.

I am trying to get back into the swing of things,

I've had a relaxing day & made a couple of cards,

I would love your opinion.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges.

Through the Craft Room Door - Always Anything Goes

4 Krafty Girlz Challenges #21 - Anything Goes

Scribble & Scrap Challenge Blog - Anything Goes

I made the violin several weeks ago.

I stamped the violin onto card, Coloured it, Curved it & then added Glossy Accents.

I've tried to give it lots of depth.

I used Distress Inks for the background.

Items used.

Kraft card.

White cardstock.

Flower (Petaloo)

Corrugated card (Wilkinsons)

Violin & Music stamp (Stampman)

Glossy Accents.

Tim Holtz Distress Inks.

Thank you so much for visiting my blog,
Lots of love,
Sylvia X