Girly Artistic Etchings

Evening everyone. How are you doing? It's extremely windy, and rainy, out there tonight. Hope you have everything fastened down outside, I think it's going to be a rough night.

Thursday evenings are spent with the lovely crafty ladies at Hexthorpe, where we create our own projects in good company. My son has an invite to a friend's 18th birthday party later this month and needs a card, so this was my project. The first card was inspired by the SU catalogue, and I was pleased with it, but then I had another idea.



GW are the birthday girl's initials (but you had probably worked that out anyway!)


Card Stock: Whisper White, Blushing Bride, Pretty In Pink
Ink: Pretty in Pink, Early Espresso
Stamp Set: Artistic Etchings, Schoolbook Serif Alphabet
Ribbon: Whisper White & Pink in Pink Satin 5/8"
Paper: Brights Designer Paper Series
Adhesive Flat Back Rhinestones

I hope the birthday girl likes it - my son does, so that's a good start :-)

That's all for tonight, keep safe and warm.

Thanks for stopping by.

Becki
xx

A little Xmas Treat Box

Hi there, sorry for the lack of posts this week. It has been a little hectic at home. My mother in law has been for some diagnostic tests and has to go back for more next week. Overall she is much improved. Thank you for your lovely wishes.

Last night was training night with my SU mum, Julie, and 4 other lovely Jems, Karen, Lynda, Gemma and Jill. This was only my 2nd attendance, but already feel part of a great team. It was fun listening to all the antics at this year's convention, plus we made a fab ribbon display and a gift card holder.

I can't wait for next year at Disney Land Paris - yep that's right Disney!!!!

Fancy it? Then why not join me on this fab venture? If you love all things card craft and scrapbooking then you will fall in love instantly with SU products. The starter kit is amazing. Simply email or phone me for more details.

Tonight's post is a little treat box, so easy to assemble.


Card Stock: Early Espresso, Crumb Cake
Ink: Old Olilve, Early Espresso
Stamp Set: Delightful Decorations
Ribbon: from my own stash
Silver Elastic cord

Thanks for stopping by and keep warm.

Becki
xx

Concorde Crush

Morning. I think I have a crush on Concorde Crush :-)

At yesterday's class all the ladies were entered into a free prize draw. The winning gift was the Elegant Thank You stamp. The sentiment was a perfect way for me to express my appreciation. Now what could I package it in? I have to say I am a little pleased with this gift box, the colour combo is just gorgeous and is now my favourite.




Card Stock: Concorde Crush, Very Vanilla
Ink: Concorde Crush
Stamp Set: Vintage Vogue
Punch: Eyelet Border Punch
Ribbon: Lilac Grosgrain from my stash

If you read my post yesterday you will know that I forgot to take photos of the cards I had planned. As it felt to me like an incomplete post, I have put them on here for you to browse.













Card Stock; Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive
Paper: Jolly Holidays
Punch: Large Ornament, 1" Circle, 3/4" Circle

Thanks for stopping by, your visit to my blog is always very much appreciated.

Becki
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Jolly Holidays Class

Afternoon. Grab a cup of tea, tonight's post is longer than usual :-)

We were called late last night to say that my mother-in-law had taken poorly. Unfortunately, she needed to be taken into hospital by ambulance and be checked over. We managed to arrive at the hospital at the same time and were pleased to see that she was in good spirits considering. Late night calls of this kind are always worrying. However, May is a very spritely 83 year old and is probably fitter than most of us! A 4 hour wait to be seen, it was Bonfire night and a Friday night thrown in, makes a very busy A&E department. We finally got home at 4am and brought May with us. Thank goodness no admission required.

This afternoon was my first class and it has been a fantastic afternoon. I have to say a huge thank you to the lovely ladies that came along. Also a huge thank you for your patience with me as lack of sleep can sometimes make your brain a little fuddled!!

At the start of the afternoon a couple of the girls said they weren't creative - well I have to really disagree there were some fantastic cards being produced.

The basis of the session was part of a tutorial from Jenny Moors blog.

I hope you're ready for a slide show:-

Display table along with stamping and cutting stations


The room



Yum Yum - Fabulous Cup Cakes, courtesy of a wonderful friend - thanks Janet xx (have you noticed some are missing lol)


Hard at work

Very industrious


Sue and Lisa being very serious :-)


Some fab creations





I hope you can forgive me, but I seem to have forgotten to take a photo of the cards planned (they are on the display table, but you can't see them) - I think it's time for bed!

I can't wait for the next class - thanks again ladies for a great afternoon.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fab evening.

Becki
xx

Xmas Treat Bag

Hi there. Where has the week gone? It has just flown by! Leanne and I have spent the evening laid on my bed, in the dark, watching all the fireworks going off around us. The safest, warmest and cheapest way to do Bonfire night!

Carrying on from yesterday's post I thought I would share with you another gift bag. I have to admit I have been on You Tube again. The lady that showcased this gift bag says the inspiration came from her daughter's glasses case. I just think it is perfect for all ages, and will look great in any colour combo.




Keeping on the Xmas theme I have used:

Card Stock: Cherry Cobbler
Paper: Jolly Holidays
Stamp: Delightful Decorations
Ink: Old Olive
Ribbon: Old Olive 1/4" Grosgrain
Adhesive Flat Back Pearl

I don't think I shall sleep much tonight - I'm quite excited for my first class tomorrow. I have packed my bag - actually it has turned out to be a bag, a box, a big plastic tub and I'm sure there will be more added in the morning. You know, just in case I have forgotten anything!! Bet you can imagine how I pack for my holidays :-)

Enjoy the rest of the Fireworks and keep safe.

Thanks for stopping by

Becki
xx

Bags of Festive Fun

Evening, how is everyone? Firstly, just wanted to say to all SU demonstrators who have been lucky enough to go to Convention, have a fab time and I hope to join you next year.

A quick post tonight, as tea is cooking and it's craft night and I haven't decided on what to take or make yet!!

As I have been making Xmas cards till they are coming out of my ears, I thought I ought to start making some gift bags. So tonight's post is a Xmas version of the Tote bag that we made at Julie's all day class a few months back. I know you may have seen this many times but I just love it.





Papers: Jolly Holidays
Brads: Filigree
Silver elastic cord

Not many "ingredients" to this bag, but so effective.

Have a fab evening and thanks for stopping by.

Becki
xx

Delightful Decorations

Evening, well as I am now back at work I am back to posting in an evening.

And a busy evening it has been. Very Vanilla arrived today, so I have been finishing all my prep work for Saturday's class. This is my very first class, so I have a mixture of emotions - excited, nervous and a little anxious. But the wonderful thing is that the ladies that are coming are fantastic and have a range of crafting abilities so I am sure it will all make for a fab afternoon.

I thought I would share another Xmas card using the Delightful Decorations.


Card Stock: Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla (or packing card!)
Stamp Set: Delightful Decorations
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive
Punches: Ornament Large, 3/4" Circle
Silver Elastic Cord

I had got carried away playing with my new purchases and ended up with loads of little circles, so created a border with them, using dimensionals to give it some depth.

Have you seen the new offer from SU? Wow, it is just ace, I'm trying to figure which bundle to go for. If you would like to get your hands on one, or more, of these sets, then email me asap as it is only available while stocks last. And to top it off SU now accept card payment (all secure of course).

Have a fab evening (not much left of it unfortunately) and thanks for stopping by.

Becki
xx