Christmas Memories

 Hello there,

Today I'm adding a first for me, a layout with a photo that's less than a year old LOL!

This photo was taken this last Christmas Day (2020) . I love Christmas papers but never remember to take any photos so this is a first.

I have used paper purchased at Merly Impressions it is called Wonderland I have used other bits of papers on here too.

The photo was added to a mat with net under to soften the edges. I embossed using WOW powders 2 snowflakes and a Christmas chipboard shape.

The December 25 is a stamp from Verve Stamps who are now sadly closed.

I added some polystyrene balls around the page along with fussy cut hearts, trees and stars to complete the page.

Thanks for stopping by again today, leave a word or two if you can as its always nice to see who has been here.

Till next time take care.

Sue

Sent with Love

 Hello,

I'd like to share this pretty card I made yesterday for an order. It uses a sheet of paper by Mintay.

I used a paper from my stash as the first layer after stitching around the edge (one of my favourite things to do) then I inked the edge of the floral paper and fastened a ribbon around the centre. I lifted this layer by adding card underneath.

Then I cut a doily and the Happy Birthday sentiment and placed it on the ribbon surrounding it with paper flowers and a pretty bow. A sent with love sentiment was added to the bottom and a few dots of blue glitter glue and we were finished.

Thanks for stopping by today, keep safe.

Sue

Wedding Day

 Hello there!

I've been busy again doing another layout using my box of photographs brought from my parents house.

This layout uses a photo of me on my wedding day back in 1986! Taken on the stairs by my uncle who took quite a few for us before heading to the church.

I have used paper from Scrapboys called Premavera then I added pale green gesso through my newest purchase from the mad scrapper a stencil by TCW called tile mania. I've never shopped at this store before and I can recommend it as they sell some different company's papers & other goods.

I had this stack of paper/card in my stash and chose a green to complement the Primavera to go underneath after gutting the circle for the photo. I fussy cut flowers and leaves and then another circle from another page of Primavera, I ran this circle through an embossing folder before adding it to the page. I softened the photo by rounding the edges and adding cheesecloth under.

As you can see I added some beautiful lace to the right and then started to add some paper flowers along with some Foamiran ones I had made myself. More were placed at the top of the photo's along with a tiny bit of lace to give the idea of my veil.

To finish off I added pearls in shades used on the layout along with a little frame which I painted with left over green gesso.

Thanks for stopping by today, I have another page coming up tomorrow but using a much more recent photograph!

Take care and don't forget to leave a word or two to let me know you have stopped by.

Sue. 

Christmas Bauble

 Hello there!

Today I'd like to share a little project I worked on last month as a gift for my mum who is in a care home and we are unable to visit.

In her room there is no where to put a Christmas tree so I thought this would look nice on her side table where she puts her little treats.

I started with a clear plastic bauble from Hobbycraft bought in the January 2020 sale (I'm sure they will have them in store in the sale when they reopen) and covered areas in white gesso letting it dry then I added medium stones and after drying I covered with crackle paste and then white paint.

I then used distress spray paint, blotting off some areas as I didn't want it too pink. I added glitter to areas around it too.

Then I started to decorate using pink and white flowers I made using Foamiran along with snowflakes and glittery polystyrene balls. I had a silver branch with clear gems on which I saved from crackers years ago and that went on top along with a greeting and a open star both I embossed to complement the colours used.

Inside I used a little Christmas tree another flower I made all sitting on some green threads.

I spotted the Christmas gnome in store early December, so of course they came home with me and one found its way on the front.

I hope you like this and maybe when the shops open you will find something to alter for yourself. Thanks for stopping by and maybe you can leave me a comment so I know who's stopped by.

Sue.

Life is a story, make yours the Best Seller.

 Hello and a Happy New Year to you all.

I made a commitment to myself to go through and use up a selection of photographs from a tin I collected from my parents home. I thought I'd start with a couple of them from way back in 1953!

I have used some of the  beautiful papers from AB Studio Diva-scrapbooking-paper-set-8x-12-x12-bonus-page.html along with some corresponding cardstock from my stash.

I have fussy cut some blooms and added stitching to the page along with texture from a stencil. I took a chipboard frame and embossed with WOW powders matching up the colours. I then mounted the photos to that. Placing more flowers underneath along with some lace trim.

This shows the layering and stitching better.

I've added pearls and trim all about the fussycut layer which itself has been lifted using foam pads.

Thanks for stopping by today, I hope you can leave me a few words to let me know you called by.

Take care & keep safe.

Sue.

Long Time No See!

 Hello!

I sure hope this finds you all well? Sorry I've not been around for a while but you know how it's been.

I have been crafting just didn't load up here for some reason. Think it was due to the fact that a lot of places you choose to share your makes and join in with challenges were either not even bothering to acknowledge your post or the same people were winning all the challenges.  So I threw in the towel for a while.

I have an Instagram account and can be found here Sue Crease (@paperpleasures) • Instagram photos and videos

I do hope to start again in the New Year with a more positive frame of mind. I'll be happy to just share.

Crafty Hugs to all and Keep Safe

Sue.

Happy 4th July!

Hello!
Well its been ages since I've been on here last and posted something. Hope you are all well and getting through this dreadful time with the support of family and friends?

Today I'd like to wish all my family and friends a Happy 4th July. I haven't made any cards to send this year but yesterday I did have time to play and made this cute little tag.

I've used some odd papers I've found whilst cleaning out my craftroom (lets face it there's been alot of that going on right, cleaning) which showed fun summer themes. Along with this adorable Magnolia image.

I coloured her using my alcohol pens, which I must say I need to get back in to using! I used my trusty flag banner from Verve Stamps & Dies along with a sun and a little fussy cutting of the lolly ices and ribbon to finish. 

Here's a little close up of the sentiment and you can see the ice-creams too.

Thanks for stopping by today I hope you like what you see and maybe say Hi below.

Happy to be back joining in at the following challenges 

http://simplymagnolia.blogspot.com/2020/07/challenge-of-july.html?m=1

https://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.com/2020/06/challenge-413.html?m=1

https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/

https://craft-deebowz.blogspot.com/2020/07/july-2020-challenge.html

http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com/2020/06/anything-goes-challenge_30.html

https://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/2020/06/challenge-190-anything-goes-with.html

http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2020/07/challenge-488-sunshine-colours.html

Love Sue.