halloween is on its way...

... I love this time of year!! It might have something to do with it being my Birthday month, but October has always been a time of year I love, the nights are drawing in and I love all things spooky.... (but cute).

Sorry I've not been around for a while and I sound like such a broken record... but work is manic. Although I very rarely get stressed, cos I do tend to get things off my chest, I think its important to make people aware if things are too much or your not happy!!

I have made a lot of decisions lately. The main one is that I have stepped down from The Sugar Nellie Design Team. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time, but I'm finding deadlines hard to fulfil and I need to make my life easier. I need to get back to Craft being a Hobby, and although being on a DT is fun and has benefits its a stress I really don't need at the moment.

Anyway enough moaning onto what I have to share today. A Halloween Treat or Calendar Page for Anyone for Anya. I have gone for a Halloween Treat.....

His and Hers Halloween Treat Milk Cartons

I have used both images from the Greeting Farm Set... SWEET N TOXIC, from Dies to Die for. They have been coloured with a combination of Spectrum Noirs and Promarkers.

The cartons have been made using my Favourite Milk Carton Die from Sizzix, for the Bigshot Pro!! His was made using Old Olive from Stampin Up which I then embossed using a Tim Holtz texture Fade - it has lots of Halloween Words over it!!

His was made using the Milk Carton Die and Rich Razzleberry Cardstock from Stampin' Up.

Each carton was then embellished using a mixture of Martha Stewart Punches, Stampin Up card and Elzybells Sentiments.

Right now pop on over to the Challenge Blog, here check out the inspiration and who are sponsor is this week!!! Have a go!!!

Take care all.

See you soon

Hugs Sarah B X

Another Crazy Week!!

Really quick share today, this week hase been a little crazy again at work, its never ending!!!!

I bought this paint pail from Hobby Craft.

A little expensive at £2.50 but I just thought it was so cute!

I used some new DSP from Stampin Up (Nouveau Chic, £7.75), punched it using a Martha Stewart Heart Border punch, and some ribbon from my stash which matches perfectly.

Thats it simple but sweet.

I picked up my new car this evening, but can't really enjoy it as its snowing. Was driving it really tentatively!!!!!

Ohh I'm so excited, I haven't had a new car for 15 years!!!!

Right off to do some work and have a late tea.

Take care

Hugs Sarah B X

Bubbles!

This image is called Bubbles, but for some reason, this adorable little girl reminds me of Pebbles from the Flintstones, what do you think???

I don't have many friends who are having or likely to have babies, cos they all seem to have them already. But it didn't stop me from trying to create a new baby card.

I think also this image would do for a First Birthday too!

This flower which I love was created by layering up several Retro Flowers of different sizes, there are many tutorials around. I crumpled up the paper and then attached all the layers using a gem brad from Stampin' Up. I also attached a charm with jump rings.
The border here was created using a Martha Stewart Punch and then I adhered some very shiny ribbon from my stash, (still being good and trying to use up my stash.)
The papers I have used for this project were also from my stash and coincidentally are from Pebbles Inc.

I have also created a matching gift box to hold some little goodies for a new born, or 1 year old.

This box is a die from Sizzix, and it is the best, just the right size for little gifts.

The thumb grip was created using a circle punch.

Another handmade flower with a teddy charm.

Both charms were from Bunny Zoe's.

I hope you like today's projects, I'll be back tomorrow with some more.

Hugs Sarah B X

A Whiff of Christmas!!

Well, Half Term is over, almost!!!! And it'll be the run up to Christmas.

So I thought I'd start at least making an effort!!! and Make my Christmas Cards. Only problem will be I won't want to give them away!!

This one will probably be for Emily, my daughter, so I wont really have to give it away!!

I love this style of card, It is so different but so easy to make.

I have used one of the Whiff of Joy Stamps I bought from The Dome last week.

Isn't he adorable. This cute little mouse is ready for the cold weather, with his Hot Choccie and Marshmallow.

I punched out a few Snowflakes using 2 Martha Stewart Snowflakes, and attached using some brads ad 3D foam.The one above had the added extra - a filigree brad from Stampin' Up.

I teamed him up with some My Mind's Eye Christmas Papers, Mellow Moss Cardstock from Stampin' Up and some Ice Blue Bazzill Bling from my Stash.

I also used a border and corner punch set from Martha Stewart. I love these punches. The sentiment and Kraft Taffeta ribbon is also from Stampin' Up

Right got to sort out things for tomorrow.

Hope you like.

Enjoy your Sunday Evening.

Hugs Sarah B X

Halloween Countdown: Day 1

I love Halloween and have always had Parties for my children, although they say they are getting a little old I still like to make them goodies and decorate a little.

Over the next few days I thought I would share with you the things I have been making.

So Here is Day 1: A Gooey Goodie Box.

This gorgeous box was created using some of my "Dome" goodies. First of all the Box is a Sizzix Bigz XL die and I'm thrilled that they have brought out a substantial box, you will definitely be seeing more of these.

I cut it out in Orange Cardstock and inked all the edges using Black ink. Then I cut out some Bazzill Bling Mats and some Old Olive Mats - these Emily stamped using an Elzybells Cobweb stamp in both black and white ink, I think she did a fab job, and she really enjoyed doing it although she won't admit it. The edges were inked and stuck to the black mats.

I used my new Martha Stewart Goo Border Punch, Ohhhhhh I love it such a versatile tool!!!! I then wrapped Orange Gingham Ribbon - from my stash, around it and stuck it down to the mats.

I also used a little bit of ribbon to made a pull tab. I tied a false bow to the front piece and attached a few jump rings and charm, from Bunny Zoe's.

Can you believe I have had this cute stamp since they were released, from CC Designs, but had not inked her up til yesterday. I coloured her using my Copics. Cut her out using a nestie, inked the edges and stamped the same Cobweb stamp around the edges along with the little spider.

And finally a dimensional shot!!

I hope you like, Pop back tomorrow for Day2.

Have a lovely Day, I'm feeling so much better today so hopefully having a full day crafting.

Hugs Sarah B X