Shasha-craft-creations

Lifes Journey

2010-09-28T10:12:00.003+01:00

First piece of art I have done in a long while!
Its only taken nearly a year for me to put it on!

Its called "Life's Journey"

The crumpled paper is life and the flecks of gold are the good things we pick up along the way all adding to a heart of gold!

My sons chistmas party hat

2009-12-15T23:23:00.004Z

coming together.

2009-08-09T13:14:00.002+01:00

I have just found the book I need to help my creative ideas turn into actual art..lol, will hopefully purchase it tomorrow. (hope it will be in stock!)

Im getting quite excited !!!

Ideas are forming

2009-08-07T21:25:00.003+01:00

After inspiration and of course heartache thrown in for good measure, I have ideas a forming and I am now mulling and digesting them... some research is required... I hope I can transfer them now to the physical!!!

watch this space. xxx

Altered Art

2009-07-25T01:12:00.002+01:00

Blog Candy over at Michelles Blog = Card grotto

2008-05-04T22:41:00.006+01:00

Michelle is giving away some blog candy .... its theme is purple, so I thought I would add some of my purple creations in honor of her fab give away (and her fab blog!)
Go visit her blog (click on the above title for the link) and follow the instructions to be in with a chance of winning!

The Surprise Party

2008-04-06T15:40:00.003+01:00

Once we got my parents to the venue it all went well...In fact all the planning and organisation spear headed by my sister Carrie all went really well.

The part that did not go really well was the bit an hour 1/2 before lift off.

My boys and I went back to my sisters house to get ready after dressing and getting the room ready.

At 5:30 ish the phone rang ... It was Dad, telling Dave Carries hubby that he did not feel well and wasn't coming to the meal! (the rouse to get them to their party was that they were going for a meal with Carrie and Dave to a posh restaurant.)

Dave never really gets flustered... so after he had put the phone down and calmly thought about the next plan of action ( Whilst Carrie and I were feeling very sick and very panicky) Dave rang Dad back and said you have to come don't tell Mum but it is not just us going for the meal Sharon and Ben (brother) are coming to (Ben is coming back early from Wales). Dad sighed and said oh OK I will see how I feel!!
Carrie and I = still panicking!
Mum then a bit later text Carrie, that Dad is insisting I go on my own, should I still get ready? Carrie reply = yes .... but he needs to come too !!
We then don't hear anything, so Carrie rings Mum. Mum is ready Dad not budging still feels really ill.This is at 10 to 7! Carrie and Dave are picking them up at 7:15!
Carrie asks mum to put Dad on ... Carrie then has to tell him what is going to happen, not to tell Mum. !!!
DAD & MUM ARRIVE AT THEIR SURPRISE PARTY AS PLANNED!!

Dad was ok .... as the pictures to follow will show.

breathtaking

2008-04-06T11:37:00.003+01:00

The sight of snow on these flowers, though a tad unusual.....took my breathe away!!!

Ruby Anniversary invites

2008-04-05T17:25:00.005+01:00

Well, we had the surprise party for my Mum & Dads Ruby anniversary last night...more about that on the next post.
So here is the invites I made. To be honest the pictures don't do them much justice but you get the idea.
I folded the card in a concertina kinda style. used plain red paper on the front then a square of red behind the topper to frame. "Surprise Party" I made using my ransom alphabet stamp and gold embossing.

The insert I did on the computer...and folded to fit so that it wasn't visible when card is stood.

The topper I made using square card covered in Cream fabric with a gold fleck running through it ....then folded the roses stem around to make a heart shape for the rose to sit in. The red on this pic is a little bright but wanted to try and show you the gold fleck !

Christening Card

2008-04-03T20:14:00.003+01:00

This card I made last night for someone at work ... she needed it for this Sunday and I'm not in work now till Monday (she only told me the day before!)...so a very tired and weary Sharon set to it last night!
The photo is of the baby being christened. mounted on baby blue papers the window I made just by cutting and folding back.with ribbons and gems added. Not one of my best but was the best I could do at such short notice, as you can gather I do like to spend time on my cards, I'm not a quick card kinda gal! lol!!!

Mum & Dads Ruby Wedding Anniversary Card

2008-03-31T21:07:00.004+01:00

I used my back & front stamp purchased from sir stampalot...I used stayzon black ink onto glossy paper for the old couple.
All the papers are from craftwork cards.
The ribbons are just simply tied in a knot.Purchased from Blonde Moments & Crafty Carrot
The wording are just peeloffs coloured with a red peeloff felt tip pen.

I adore the look on his face!!! LOL!!!

weigh in 26th march

2008-03-30T02:42:00.003+01:00

well I lost again....check it out on my other blog

Easter Egg competition

2008-03-20T19:25:00.002Z

Here are Alexs Easter Eggs. He chose to do Shrek and Donkey in Shreks swamp. Alex did it all himself except donkeys mouth...he was tired and went to bed, so I drew that for him.

Easter Egg competition

2008-03-20T19:16:00.003Z

These pictures are of my eldest Tommys decorated easter egg for the school comp, he chose to do WWE WRESTLING as his theme and all work done by his fair hands.

2008-03-12T19:13:00.000Z

more weight loss...another 1, 1/2 lbs off! ! !
check out my other blog for more detail.

Alex s Card for Fe Fe as promised.

2008-03-03T22:14:00.002Z

Here is the card that Alex made for our good friend Fe Fe.
Alex used the "kitty litter stamp, watercolour pencils & variious cute green embellishments....You also might just be able to make out the name he wrote in red pencil crayon.

keeping it in the family.

2008-03-02T23:33:00.004Z

Well today I have been busy doing a card order (35 invites)I wont be able to post them yet till after the event...so watch this space.
But what I can share with you is these pics of my youngest son who wanted to make a card, "lets make cards together mummy" is what he said.

This card he has made for Fiona aka Fe Fe....He had no other reason for making it...He just wanted to make one for Fe Fe !!!
I will post it onto the blog after he has given it to her.

Wedding Card

2008-03-01T11:27:00.008Z

I made this for my friend Louise.
I could not find my bodice template,(I have looked everywhere...still not turned up!)
So not letting this deter me I drew it free hand, and have to say...quite happy with the results!
The lovely rich gold cord is from my blonde moments stash,as is the lighter yellow gold cord that is layered onto the bottom half of the bodice.I then encrusted the bodice in gold peel off dots (you know the ones that are left behind when you use the peel off borders!!! lol nothing gets wasted!)
The skirt I made with a "paper" I got from ebay ages ago It is more like a material and has a lovely gold fleck in it.I folde,d rolled and gathered 2 sheets of it to make the fab full skirt.

The wedding bouquet I made from paper roses,(again purchased on ebay an age ago!)I painted gold onto some of the petals, then intertwined the same cords I used on the bodice.
The lettering I used peeloffs "on your wedding day" kind of looks like a wedding cake shape, that was a fluke!!!lol!!
I did dry emboss the card with hearts they don't show up to well on the pics!

Some of this is true....not so sure about the other stuff!!! lol!!!

2008-02-23T16:05:00.002Z

What Sharon Means

You are the total package - suave, sexy, smart, and strong.

You have the whole world under your spell, and you can influence almost everyone you know.

You don't always resist your urges to crush the weak. Just remember, they don't have as much going for them as you do.

You are truly an original person. You have amazing ideas, and the power to carry them out.

Success comes rather easily for you... especially in business and academia.

Some people find you to be selfish and a bit overbearing. You're a strong person.

You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection.

You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive.

You have the classic "Type A" personality.

You are wild, crazy, and a huge rebel. You're always up to something.

You have a ton of energy, and most people can't handle you. You're very intense.

You definitely are a handful, and you're likely to get in trouble. But your kind of trouble is a lot of fun.

You are well rounded, with a complete perspective on life.

You are solid and dependable. You are loyal, and people can count on you.

At times, you can be a bit too serious. You tend to put too much pressure on yourself.

You are very intuitive and wise. You understand the world better than most people.

You also have a very active imagination. You often get carried away with your thoughts.

You are prone to a little paranoia and jealousy. You sometimes go overboard in interpreting signals.

What's Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

weigh in

2008-02-20T19:26:00.006Z

Hi check out my weight loss blog for the latest news!!

Shh Weight Loss Blog

I was really pleased with my weigh in.
So why oh why does something bad have to happen straight after...

The path by the building where the Slimming club is held, is very dark and uneven...Yes you guessed right....I took a tumble.
I fell and bent my little finger right back on my left hand!
I really thought I had broken it!!! In fact the jury is still out on that one!!!Its really swollen and black and blue!!!
What a complete dope I am!!

2008-02-16T15:49:00.001Z

You Are a White Rose

You represent youthfulness and purity.

Your vibe: Sweet and heavenly

Falling in love with you: is like falling in love for the first time

What Color Rose Are You?

valentine/love

2008-02-16T11:05:00.009Z

A friend at work asked me to make a Valentines for her fella...she said she wanted it Sexy but Classy!

This is what I came up with.

The black shimmer card is from craftwork cards.
I used a Basque template, red ribbon, the small hearts are peel offs the larger are gems (in the flesh they do not look purple...that would be the flash on the camera!)The Basque is layered onto a red leather look paper then black shimmery card torn and layered. The wording I cut from liquorice allsorts paper from craftwork cards
the "love” is just coloured on peel off lettering. I mounted in a slide mailer that I had given the Tim Holtz distress ink treatment, then embossed with UTEE.(again there isn’t a purpley colour in the flesh!!)
I finished off by doing the inner of the card, I used some silver grey shimmer paper.folded... then layered the leather look red paper then the shimmer black

New Look

2008-02-16T00:00:00.002Z

What do you think of my new back ground?

I went with the Marilyn template.... well because I have always admired and sympathized with her...such a natural beauty, who looked fab with or without her face on. Who was all woman, who looked gorgeous whether she was a size 10 or a 16! A much misunderstood lady who’s constant search for love and understanding eventually led to her untimely passing.

MOTIVATION

2008-02-11T23:23:00.004Z

After taking alook at my fellow crafter Deannes blog...I decided to take a leaf out of her book...
Im going to share with you what is motivating me to shed at least 6 stone!!!

This is me 7 years ago...I lost lots of weight on the SLIMMING WORLD plan.
ooooh lala....We were going on our 2nd honey moon..va va voom!!!

For a peek at the other pictures that were my final straw...my catalyst to empowerment.... please do visit my other Blog Shh-Ups & Downs of a wieght loss Journey
.....these pics I carry around with
me to keep a constant reminder,of not what I have become, but of what I can achieve!!!

2008-02-10T19:37:00.000Z

I'm sorry I havent been on lately!
Things are emotionally very hard going at the mo!

And to top it off I have lost my creative mojo!
I have looked every where for it, but still its lost!
This is not good as I have been asked to make party invites, which I have made a start in but really am not happy with!

Sympathy

2008-01-23T22:41:00.001Z

My good friends Mum sadly passed away on the 5th Jan. This is the card I made for her.
Inside
I used papers from craft work cards the flowers I cut out from a batch of sample cards. I simply trimmed with thin black ribbon. I have decided to complete the look of my cards by decorating the inside too.

Front

Update

2008-01-18T19:00:00.000Z

Well I have been on my healthy eating plan from SLIMMING WORLD for a week now.You know I said earlier that I needed to loose at least 4stone....Well its more like 6!!! DEVESTATED!!! But feel ok now because I am doing something about it!!

and in my first week I have lost 6 1/2lbs YIPPEEEE!!

New Years Resolutions

2008-01-01T17:29:00.000Z

I know I have put this on the PCJ forum... but maybe the more places I put Then I might actually fulfill some of them!
I have quite a few resolutions that range from the crafty to the personal.IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER
Crafty
1.basically to make some time to do it! I enjoy crafting and don't do it for any other reason than to unwind ... "me time". So I need more me time!
2.I would like to have ago at some new techniques such as using Alcohol inks (see Tassys blog...my inspiration!)
3.Also to actually get the hang of using distress inks.. I have most of the stuff, but don't seem to be getting good results!

Personal
4.To work on my spiritual side, restore my faith!!!
5.To stop being a doormat.
6.To stick up for myself.Home, Work, Life lol
7.To become a better Mum..working fulltime..need more quality time with my boys.
8.To become the best party consultant ..so I can give up full time work and party for a living ... more time with the kids!!
9.To be more organized. work, home, life..
lol.
10.To sort finances out...
11.To save.
12.To have a family holiday (last one was over 2 years ago)

13.To get back to slimming world and loose at least 4 stone!!!!

OR I WILL FOREVER BE ASKING.....

CHRISTMAS MORNING

2007-12-30T19:06:00.000Z

Just thought I would share this with you.... it makes me chuckle when I think about it
We had tears on xmas morning!!

Our youngest 5 yrs old...had a robotic doggy...he unwrapped it and quite liked it whilst in its box, He pressed the try me button and loved its walking a barking.
Once out of the box he decided it was (quote)"annoying!!!" and burst into tears!!!

Then it became clear what the problem was.... Whilst doing his list to Santa with his older brother, he had seen something he really wanted in the Argos catalogue..wait for it!
He wanted a 2 Seater Jeep... you know the sort, big 2 children can sit in it and it has an electronic engine!! The kind of toy that you need lots of room and quite a bit of cash!

But before this he unwrapped his foldaway garage and exclaimed and I quote; "eehh.. thats from Tescos!!"
So now the "cherub" thinks that Santa and his elves make toys for Tescos to keep them busy all year so that they don't get bored when its not Christmas!!

lots of lovely ribbons

2007-12-26T22:52:00.001Z

To start the new year I am going to make good use of my new additions !!

These are my lovely ribbons

These are my lovely fibres

they loved them

2007-12-18T18:42:00.000Z

Well I gave the Treasure box and card to my friend. She loved it!! Baby Aniya is gorgeous, I did get quite broody though which hasn't happened to me in a long time!!! Lol

Jody's Mum was also very pleased with her card...And Jody loved it.

Jody

2007-12-16T22:55:00.000Z

A friend at work asked me to make her a card for her daughter, Jodys 15th birthday.
She wanted me to include a photo of Jody at 7 yrs old.
The papers are from the stash that lovely Tassy sent to me.. I love these colours and retro pattern.The printed words ie La diva, the clothes, bags and shoes are stamps that were designed by the lovely Tassy.purchased from Tanda stamps. (isn't she clever!!)I coloured them with watercolour pencils then gave them a Twinkling H2O wash. The blue lettering and little parcels are just silver peel offs coloured in with blue peeloff pens.

Yippee I have managed to do some crafting

2007-12-16T22:19:00.000Z

Well at last I have been able to do some crafting.
I have been able to make three items over this weekend! Not alot I know, but more than I normally get a chance to do.
I made this Treasure Box for my friend at work who has just had her baby girl.( yes it is the same lady whom I made the maternity card for.)
The box was the box that dear Tassy sent that fantastic stash in!(Nothing gets wasted!!)
The papers are from a 12x12 scrapbook pack I purchased from Partners.
The large flower is also from dear Tassys Stash. I painted it with Twinkling H2Os to give it some bling!
The ribbons are ones that I have collected over the years and as I said in the post before this one I used them all up!!!so had to buy some more!!! lol
The baby embellishments are 3D stickers.
The gems are from my stash.
The small flowers are also from Tassy!
The pink lettering I had to draw by hand as I didn't have enough chipboard letters to do the job.I gave them a pink Twinkling H20 wash. I also drew out the creamy yellow background to the letters

The card is a mix of lovely pink papers & gorgeous organza ribbon, gems and flowers.
The dog cat and mouse stamp and baby stamp I borrowed fom my good friend Fe Fe. I 3D the dog cat and mouse stamp..and coloured using watercolour pencils.To soften the edges on the baby image I just tore them.

Something for me

2007-12-16T22:08:00.000Z

As some of you may realise, I do most of my crafting on a shoestring!! But now and again I do treat myself.
I have been working on some altered art as a gift for a friend, To do this I used up all my lovely pinky ribbons. So I went onto the Blonde Moments website to have a looksee at their pink ribbons.... And OOOPS I ended up buying one of each of each colour in stock!!! woops.
Naughty I know but I got a real buzz!!!
I will show my new stash when it arrives!

My Boys Update... Alex

2007-12-16T11:15:00.000Z

I am still trying to get the school to apply creams to Alex when he has an eczema flare up. I had a meeting with the head on the 7th September.. I had the head of Medications Administrations from Cheshire County Council with me.
This meeting was AWFUL! They were very defensive so they were quite aggressive and closed to the request! (this did not go unnoticed by the lady from the council!!)
It was agreed that they would get in touch with the school nurse in order to get Alex trained to put on his own cream!!!(He is 5!!!)They said that this would be in about 2weeks.
Well I had that meeting 10th DECEMBER 2007!!! only took 3 months!!!!
To add insult to injury the nurse was not aware of the issue and to him this was just a standard check!!(so he was not happy about this!)
Suffice to say he finds it bizarre that they are being so stubborn!! He is going to give Alex 3 sessions to "train him" but has said that he is only doing this to "tick that box" so we can then say we have met the school 1/2 way... they then have to proof why they cant do it (and staff shortage is not an excuse as the policies clearly state that they have exhaust every avenue in order to provide for the needs of the children in school!!! if they don't it then becomes a case for DISCRIMINATION.
So again ... watch this space!

My Boys Update... Tommy

2007-12-16T10:58:00.000Z

Just thought I would give you an update on my boys and school!
If you don't already know the story .. have a look see at the earlier posts entitled "My Boys".
My eldest, Tommy, (After a meeting and a 5pg letter of complaint)Is doing much better, we have employed a Tutor for him to help him with his English. I have not had an apology or even an acknowledgement of the letter nor have they redone his year 5 report!!!
But... At the start of every school term we have a meet and greet parents evening that is supposed to be a 5 min meeting, ours for Tommy lasted 1/2 hour!!!
My hubby's reaction after the meeting was,"Well, I dont know what you have said to them, but they are jumping through hoops now!!! lol"
The teacher responsible cannot look either me or my hubby in the face!!This can only mean that the head has given him what for.. unfortunately they have closed ranks so I cant be certain of this!!!
But the fact is they are now helping Tommy... so I feel justified!!

Papercraft Junkies Challenge 18...moving Part 2

2007-12-13T21:54:00.000Z

This card was made using card stock from craft work cards... I have used ribbons for curtains. The peel off lettering, edging and keys started life as ordinary silver, I used a black peel off pen to give me this lovely coppery effect. The climbing flowers are silver peel offs delicately coloured with water colour pencils. The door handle is a brad.

This is a closer look at the Key behind the door that opens!

9 months/ Papercraft Junkies Challenge 18

2007-12-13T21:51:00.000Z

This is a card made for my friend at work who has left to have her baby... it is basically made from scraps of cards including the expectant mum..Finishing touches are peel offs for her name and some cord to trim.
The moving part would be the fact that she is moving onto another chapter in her life (also there is a swing tag inside.)

Tracey Dean aka Rattytatty

2007-11-09T23:24:00.000Z

Tracey is giving away yet another fab blog candy....retro male & female unmounted stamps from TANDA STAMPS.
Take it from me these stamps are well worth having...I have bought a set from Tanda designed by my fellow blogger Tassy, and they are super.
All you have to do is visit Tracey's fab blog http://www.rattytattysblog.blogspot.com/

Yes... another one

2007-10-30T23:49:00.001Z

Heres another.... thought I would go for something a bit more contemporary. The card stock and the papers are from Craftwork Cards.

And some more

2007-10-30T19:51:00.001Z

Again the Xmas papers are from the fab stash that Tassy sent to me... the plainer papers are from hot of the press. The Xmas trees are made from gold wrapping paper... cut into 3 triangles each a different size.... then creased and layered on top of one another. (The inspiration for this was from fellow crafter Deanne. I hope you don't mind hun!!)

And some more

2007-10-30T19:45:00.001Z

The snowmen and penguin cards I have put together with more freebie papers. The one with the green ribbon, the paper I received from fellow crafter, Tassy..The ribbon is from a chocolate box given to me at work.... Nothing gets wasted... lol!!!

Yippee I have managed to do some crafting

2007-10-28T23:29:00.001Z

These cards I have made using lots of freebie papers. The snowmen and penguins are whipper snapper stamps that my good friend Fe Fe loaned to me.
The little pink and green beads on the first 2 cards are compliments of Tassy.
The images were coloured using a mix of Twinkling H20s and watercolour pencils.
The ice on the penguin cards I have 3d glazed as done on the circular frame on the 1st snowman card.

blog candy winner

2007-10-27T10:02:00.000+01:00

And the winner is ....
As drawn by my eldest son Tommy....
.....
.....
ScrappaJack...Go visit her fab blog =
The Candy will be winging its way to you soon.
well done.

BLOG CANDY

2007-10-22T18:38:00.000+01:00

It has been pointed out that some of you havent been able to leave your comments... something to do with my settings. I have hopefully put this right so I am extending the blog candy till friday 26th October.

Autumn leaves / Autumn years. PCJ challenge 10

2007-10-19T07:23:00.000+01:00

Using Lifes Journey papers I distressed using Tim Holtz distress inks. The top leaves I put on some lovely sage green paper.The stars are brads.The lettering made with my friends cricut. ;-)

BLOG CANDY TIME.

2007-10-11T19:35:00.000+01:00

Hi everyone ... just realised that I have had 1000 visits to my Blog!!
So Its Blog candy time!
Just leave a comment every time you visit and I will enter you into a draw. I will get one of my boys to draw out a name and I will send you something crafty.
Will post pics up of the candy ASAP!
Post your comments by Friday 19Th October.

Arty Girlz Challange .. Glueless

2007-10-11T00:00:00.000+01:00

This card I made with card stock and papers from craftwork cards.. the ribbon flowers are just bits of ribbon tied to look flowery. in the center I have attached with some funky brads. The handle I have threaded with black ribbon.
I am definitely out of my comfort zone with these colours.! NO GLUE, everything is attached with brads.
I have also entered this into the PCJ Challenge 9...Flowers.

IVE BEEN TAGGED

2007-10-09T19:28:00.000+01:00

I've been tagged by Fe Fe.

Here are the rules which you must abide by if you are tagged:

1. Link to your tagger and post these rules.
2. Share 7 facts about yourself: some random, some weird.
3. Tag 7 people at the end of your post and list their names (linking to them).
4. Let them know they've been tagged by leaving a comment at their blogs.

7 facts about me:
This is really difficult... I am soooo boring! lol
here goes:

1. I have more bad hair days than good .... in fact it runs into bad hair months!

2. I can, like FeFe eat what I want....except I don't stay at 7 stone... my weight goes up even If I look at a chocolate cake! lol!!

3. My Husband says I could write a book when it comes to excuses other than "I have a Headache!" LOL.

4. I DO NOT COOK, well that's a self fulfilling prophesy as Hubby doesn't like the meals I cook ie Italian, Spanish, Indian! anything that involves pasta & rice! So I do not cook now out of sheer stubbornness!!!

5. I love having my back tickled & stroked.

6. My Fantasy man is ....Russell Crowe..Grrrrrrr all manly man that one.!! LOL

7. My biggest regret is not staying on at school to continue my studies in Art & Design!

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Tassy
Paula Atkinson
Sally
Michelle

"Querida Mae"

2007-10-03T22:15:00.000+01:00

A friend at me to make a card for her mums birthday. My friend and her family are Portuguese. "Querida Mae" is Portuguese for, roughly translated "lovely mum."
Matilde likes things such as "JEAN PAUL GAULTIER" perfume, so I took my inspiration from one of his perfume bottles.

To do this I used my bodice template as the basic shape and fashioned it to look like a bottle. I then gave it first a cherry sorbet twinkling H20 wash then the Icy Iris twinkling H20 to add a little shading. The butterflies are a stamp from "Crafty Individuals".I used Royal purple stayzon ink. I added some extra colour using Icy Iris/Cherry Sorbet/Sea Glass/Sage & Olive Vine Twinkling H20s.I stuck them on the bottle shape but left the centre butterfly 3D. The background paper is from the lovely Tassy... I had no idea that this perfect match was in the stash that Tassy sent to me... as you can see it is the exact same butterfly, because the paper is also by "Crafty Individuals"...how flukey is that!I layered with some dark purple faintly scripted paper, added 2 butterflies with 3D foam pads... The lettering are just silver peel offs (I also used peel offs to give the bottle neck effect.)funky fibres as a finishing touch.

Tracey Dean (rattytatty)

2007-10-01T23:47:00.000+01:00

Hi ... just to let you know Tracey Dean aka rattytatty is giving away some blog candy!...Lovely papers from the English Paper Company (Xmas)
To be in with a chance all you have to do is leave comments on her blog.
It is a blog worth visiting as Tracey does some excellent & inspirational work.
http://www.rattytattysblog.blogspot.com/

Papercraft Junkies Challenge 7 ...Dimension part 2

2007-09-30T10:52:00.000+01:00

Roaring 20s

This card is so full of dimension! lol!
The card stock is Oyster in colour and pearlised. I cut out the head / hat using templates, I then stuck on the pink daisy chain ribbon for her necklace.I then stuck this down onto the card stock.I then stuck the hat down .. then I cut out the pre-printed butterfly and sprinkled with very fine glitter,(also the hat.) Before sicking the butterfly down I placed the feathers and the beads on fine wire on the hat..then I stuck the butterfly down only on its body though to let the wings flutter.I then edged the hat in with the pearl string and added the jewels and lovely long earring's.then trimmed the edge with the pink daisy chain ribbon.

Another Successful Party

2007-09-29T10:21:00.000+01:00

Well I did another successful Body Shop @ Home Party last night...It was enjoyed by all.
The lady who hosted the party was a single mum who didn't really wear make up as she felt that he eyes were to small to carry off eye make up. So after giving her a mini facial I applied a Make me Fabulous Make over using lovely light fresh colours that brought out her eyes.Coming up to party season I also showed how to take the look into the evening without going to dark.
She loved her new look and so did her guests.
You get a real sense of satisfaction...As well as earning some extra pennies...Making new friends...and dont forget because Body Shop has its 5 high principled core values... also helping to change the world!

OOHH LOOK WHAT I GOT!!

2007-09-27T17:12:00.000+01:00

My good blog friend Tassy has a fantastic blog...This is not her only talent..she has designed some very funky stamps for Tanda Stamps!
I'm afraid temptation got the better of me and I bought them! (being a body shop @ home consultant sure helps with the pennies!!) lol!!
CANT WAIT TO USE THEM...
I AM HOPING TO GET THE CHANCE TO HAVE A PLAY THIS WEEKEND!

Arty Girlz Challenge #2 Flowers

2007-09-27T10:09:00.000+01:00

This card was a real labour of love!!
The cream card stock I dry embossed, the bouquet I made by twisting paper flowers & ribbon together. I glued on crystals to give the effect of dew on the petals.The bouquet I mounted on cream gold fleck paper that is more like a material, and layered that on some gold card.

Go to http://artygirlzchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

Ive been tagged

2007-09-26T15:53:00.000+01:00

I've been tagged by Fe Fe so here's a little extra info on me for you (whether you wanted it or not. Lol)

Four places I worked:
1) Assistant Manager at Max Speilmann (photo processors)Manchester
2) Manager for a Brdal boutique in Wilmslow Cheshire.
3) Registered Childminder working at home in Wilmslow..For about 10 years give or take!
4) Nursery Nurse at a nursery for the uder 5s in Wilmslow.

Four places I have lived:
1) Wilmslow
2) Cheetham Hill, Manchester
3) Cheadle, Stockport
4) Adswood, Stockport

Four places I have visited on vacation:
1) Southern Spain
2) Teneriffe
3) Kos & a few years later Rhodes
4) Northen Spain.

Four favorite foods:
1) Chicken & Bacon Lasagne made by my MIL
2) A Greek lamb dish (I cant remember its name!)
3) Homemade trifle
4) Hagen da Ice cream (Baileys/prailine) yum

Four places I would rather be right now:
1) Any where but here!
2) Austalia
3) Rhodes
4) Spain.

So, now I'm supposed to tag 4 people . . .
and the lucky winners are..

http://www.mypaperworld.blogspot.com
http://www.sallydawkins.blogspot.com
http://www.tassycrafty.blogspot.com
http://www.rattytattysblog.blogspot.com

Papercraft Junkies Challenge 7 ...Dimension

2007-09-24T21:41:00.000+01:00

Twins boy & girl
I was asked to do a christening card for Twins who were 1 and a bit years old.
I started with the base layer.. using my harlequin stamp I stamped a pink background then a blue.
The next layer was the gingham paper I cut into strips to form frames over the harlequin background.
The little boy and little girl are stamps by Joanna Sheen
I stamped them on some thin cream card, coloured them with watercolour pencils and carefully cut them out.I then curved them slightly and mounted them with blobs of silicone glue to give that raised effect.
Then buttons, paper flowers and brads were added. The children's names, "EVIE", "FREDDIE" & "CHRISTENING" along the top are bubble type stickers.
SORRY THE PICTURE DOES NOT DO IT JUSTICE...but I had to take the picture on my phone so quality is not as good!!!

2007-09-22T22:40:00.000+01:00

Well I have had quite a good afternoon
I don't think I have mentioned this before, I am a consultant for the Body Shop @ Home.
This afternoon I have been at my senior consultants home to help her teach 3 ladies how to do facials & makeovers in readiness for their 1st parties in a week or so.
Oh what fun to play and mess about with such great and sumptuous products. (Nearly as good as crafting !Lol!.)
So if you live in the Stockport/ Cheshire area and would like to host a body shop party for me. Then please e-mail me with your details

As the HOST you are rewarded with Freebies and 1/2 price shopping not to mention gifts and incentives!It is also a fantastic and enjoyable way of earning some extra income (especially now it is coming up to xmas!!)

It doesn't matter where you are located, training is available to you. So, again let me know by e-mail if you know of anyone who may be interested in this fab opportunity.

It was such a shock to us all when Dame Anita Roddick (Body Shop founder, creator and inspiration.) passed away so suddenly! But she has left a fantastic legacey That is to empower and build self esteem for women of all backgrounds...and to change the world!

oooh look what I got

2007-09-21T21:54:00.000+01:00

This parcel arrived for me this week.
Full of lovely lovely stuff.
The package was sent to me from Tassy of www.tassycrafty.blogspot.com.
Tassy sent me this lovely crafty stuff out of the pure kindness of her heart.You don't come across that kind of person every day. A TRULY BEAUTIFUL PERSON

Papercraft Junkies Challenge 6.."Black,White & Red"part 3

2007-09-19T22:35:00.001+01:00

Be Mine
Thought I would submit this card, I did it a while ago, It was my first Basque card, and therefore one of my faves!
My Basque period .. using my Basque template, black card, red gems, peel offs and ribbons.. card slide mount has been stained with distress inks by Tim Holtz, then embossed with UTEE, to give that nice shiny bubble effect.

Papercraft Junkies Challenge 6.."Black,White & Red"part 2

2007-09-19T07:39:00.000+01:00

RUBY "~A good man's value is higher than rubies~ ~But rubies are a safer investment~"

This stamp is great (not mine its borrowed... must remember to return it lol) I stamped her onto glossy white card using black stayzon. I then coloured her in using my black peel off pen. I used a leather look paper and some black card to mount her on, and by just putting a simple fold at the bottom I was able to give some depth. The harlequin back ground I made using my large harlequin stamp, Tim Holtz distress ink "brick red"..I brushed it with a shaving brush before it dried to give it a smudged effect I then stamped it again slightly off center with black stayzon..I wanted to smudge some areas more than others so I spritzed the shave brush with water and just smudged it again in places. Then I spiraled some silver craft wire and placed them on the card .. then did the same for the trim on either side.

Papercraft Junkies Challenge 6.."Black,White & Red"

2007-09-17T19:57:00.000+01:00

Rock Hard Fairy
I love these 3D decoupage sheets..I layered her up using silicone glue..I prefer this to using the foam pads, as it gives you a bit more movement and flexibility. I used a plain black piece of card for the background. For
the cobweb effect, I just drew these free hand with a white pencil crayon.

These Rock hard fairies make excellent cards for the teenagers.

"B" for Baby

2007-09-16T11:21:00.001+01:00

"B" for Baby
I hope I am not too late to submit this for the Papercraft junkies challange 5 A-Z.. its been one heck of a week!!
Anyway this is an altered slide mailer.. I have used papers from K&CO 6X6 designer paper book,The "B" is also from K&CO. I distressed the Card Slide Mounts with Tim Holtzs distress inks, the vintage baby and parents picture and the baby picture are from collage sheets from crafty individuals (Vintage Portraits 5) I folded the pink/cream spot paper each side to give a curtain effect, I glued in the card slide mount, placing the "B" and the paper rose. I trimmed with a pretty pink ribbon. made the small bouquet and bow to finish the front. I made another card slide mount for the inside and finished with some prima flowers and brads.
PHEW FINISHED IT AT LAST!!!

Time?

2007-09-12T07:18:00.000+01:00

Well I did manage to do some crafting... Just got to finish it!
Time is in short supply! WORK, kids,, oh and don't forget HUSBANDS!(The gumpy Victor Meldrew's of this world!!! Lol)
Anyway I hope to finish said piece tonight. So hopefully you will be able to See it both on here and on Papercraft Junkies as it ties in well with the latest challenge!

I don't know why it says its Tuesday...I'm writing this today, Wednesday 12th September!!! oh well

Time to chill out.

2007-09-09T15:29:00.000+01:00

Today I have cleaned and washed and cleaned, put up with the kids whilst Hubby has gone to bed for a kip.
So now I am going to do some crafting!!!
catch you later with my efforts.

What a week?!

2007-09-09T08:07:00.000+01:00

Children back at school!
It has and is still proving to be very stressful.
As I have mentioned before in this blog, we are having problems with both our boys at school.
The first problem I talked about; my youngest son Alex, his eczema and the schools refusal to administer prescribed creams to areas of eczema flare up!
The meeting with the head was on Friday,in short it did not go well, they are so stubborn and unhelpful. Their arguments did not hold water because they were quoting from the very same council policy I was, but what they quoted at me was just a small part of this very large document. I however quoted many parts that back up my argument!! Anyway I now know I have a fight on my hands, and have set the ball rolling to take this matter further!I have it on very good authority that their refusal can be interpreted as discriminatory.A road that they really do not want to go down!
The second issue concerning my eldest son who has just turned 11. As I have mentioned before in this blog, he has mild learning difficulties, his year 5 report was awful. Basically implying that Tommy is 2 years behind through his own doing and that we as his parents are to blame!
I have tried to get an appointment to speak about this issue.I informed the head that I was not happy with his yr5 report and needed to speak to her, she on Friday glibly said that she oked that report and "it was fine!" and again implied that we did not know our son, that there was more to him than we knew!!! what that's supposed to mean I dread to think!
Tommy has an IEP and Speech & language Therapy in school.
and through desperation I have a personal home tutor lined up to help him. (seen as the school think that they are above reproach!)
Anyway ... watch this space!
This is the reason I have not been able to do any crafting namely the latest papercraft junkies challenge 4, which I have lots of ideas for! sods law me thinks!! lol

2007-08-29T18:57:00.000+01:00

This is my take on the Papercraft Junkies challenge 3 "something old,something new."
Well I don't know if this fits the criteria... but I am quite proud of this as it is the first big thing I have altered for the house!!.
This mirror started of as a tired old dark pine mirror.
Then there was your challenge?? So I painted it a colour called "Illusion" which is a light grey (pastel grey if there is such a thing!) I then fed silvery blue cord along the seams. On each of the 6 corners I stuck some clear & blue jewels. So the mirror, the cord & the jewels are all old.. the paint is new! all this equals... A NEW MIRROR!!

Bank holiday weekend

2007-08-27T23:18:00.000+01:00

Well this weekend has been full to the brim with paints, brushes etc...
But not in a good crafting kind of way!!!
No I have been decorating all weekend, Hall, stairs & landing..
My Hubby decided that we would give it a new fresh look.I agreed as this would also mean my crafting cupboard would get a well needed lick of paint. Lol. The reason for my non enthusiasm regarding said decorating, is because my Hubby starts off full of zeal and enthusiasm, then it fizzles and I am left to do the bulk of the painting..
He says things like;
"Sharon, you have more patience than me!" or "Sharon you have a steadier hand than me!" or I'm off to the shop do you need anything?" Lol!!
Anyway there is just the odd touch up to do now!
Also, much to Hubbys dismay I spent ages "altering" my old mirror so it would look good in its new home .. the hallway.
When it is finished I will get a pic of it on here.
I am also going to enter it into the Papercraft Junkies challenge 3,"something old something new".
Anyway gotta go back to work tomorrow..so I'm off to bed. night night.

P.C.J Challenge 2

2007-08-23T09:10:00.000+01:00

Here are my efforts...Though whilst I am still off work I going to try to make some more!

Are you Messy?

2007-08-21T18:39:00.000+01:00

You Are a Little Messy

You aren't the cleanest person in the world, but you're definitely not a slob.

You clean up when you have the time, but you're realistic about what you can get done.

Generally, you're pretty organized and tidy - though you may have a few hidden messes.

You eventually get around to making things spotless, but you do it on your own schedule!

Are You Messy?

I have been on blog things again.. and this survey is on the money!! lol
Again.. click on the link under "interesting & fun"

Holiday Memories

2007-08-20T03:07:00.000+01:00

I have been taking a trip down memory lane..
This slide show is of our family holiday to Dartmouth in Devon a couple of years ago.
We really love this place. We stayed in a little cottage off the beaten track, right in the middle of the country side..but a stones throw away from the sea!The views, I think you will agree.. are gorgeous.

what colour crayon are you?

2007-08-19T09:22:00.000+01:00

The link for this poll and other fun stuff, you will find on the link list opposite: Titled "interesting & fun"

You Are a Purple Crayon

Your world is colored in dreamy, divine, and classy colors.

You hold yourself to a sky high standard, and you are always graceful.

People envy, idolize, and copy you without realizing it. You are an icon for those who know you.

And while it is hard to be a perfectionist, rest assured it's paying off!

Your color wheel opposite is yellow. While yellow people may be wise, they lack the manners and class needed to impress you.

What Color Crayon Are You?

Its fun ... Not necessarily true..Lol!!!

2007-08-18T19:22:00.000+01:00

These are my entries into the Papercraft Junkies Challenge.
The deadline was extended to Sunday, which I am sooo pleased about as the little girl on the beach and the Daddy card, I was ableto make today..So thank you Tracy at PCJ.XX

Summer Fairye

2007-08-18T15:33:00.000+01:00

I have just returned from the summer fairye at my place of work.
I had a little stall to sell my cards.
I sold quite a few, and the general response was excellent.
Not only did I sell some but also have a number who would like cards made to order.
So I will have to get crafting. HURRAY!!!

Anniversary Card

2007-08-18T07:57:00.000+01:00

This was an anniversary card for my parents..

Materials used:

cherish stamp,

funky fibres,

Utee,

Modpodge,

oxxo tags,

and some gorgeous papers I bought From the "Harrogate Craft Extravaganza"

Lauras card

2007-08-17T19:54:00.000+01:00

My very good friend,Laura had a back opperation not so long ago, this is the card I made for her..using chocolate brown and blue papers to make the background & the flower.. with sparkley thin blue cord to finish.I really like the retro circles.

Xmas

2007-08-17T19:30:00.000+01:00

Time to start xmas crafting!!!!!!

Cutie

2007-08-17T18:40:00.001+01:00

Wedding & Anniversary

2007-08-16T20:24:00.001+01:00

Baby Congratulations

2007-08-16T19:57:00.002+01:00

Rock Hard Fairies

2007-08-16T17:17:00.000+01:00

oooh la la

2007-08-16T16:35:00.002+01:00

These cards have been very popular with ladies who have wanted to give their other halves a card that was tastefully saucy...

"Stamps Happen"

2007-08-16T16:18:00.001+01:00

back & front stamps

2007-08-16T15:49:00.001+01:00

MY BOYS.

2007-08-14T22:28:00.001+01:00

From a hectic day to a lovely peaceful evening.
My eldest lad,(who I think was a little fed up of his 2 friends who had been here all day..one minuite fighting ,the next laughing! KIDS. lol!!) Tommy suggested that we get a box office film snuggle on the sofa eating popcorn, this we did , watching Charlottes Web, eating popcorn, my 2 boys and I.
They have both gone to bed with no fuss or frett!

aaahhh

Cards (General)

2007-08-14T09:13:00.001+01:00

Holiday ! ?

2007-08-13T22:35:00.001+01:00

I am now on my 2 week break from work.
But it is a bit of a buss mans holiday as I have been looking after my friends 22month old and my other friends 10 year old.(oh well no rest for the wicked!)

Camping

2007-08-13T22:21:00.003+01:00

My Hubby has gone camping with 2 of his mates.
Now when I say camping ...He has taken a 2man pop up tent and a sleeping bag!!! What LUXURY!!!! He is staying in Newquay. They had horizontal rain last night! Lol!!