Handcrafted by Suzi B

I knew it wouldn't last!

2012-02-12T13:19:00.001Z

Well, after my promises of keeping up in blog land, it hasn't happened! So, I think we'll call it an 'Every 6 weeks (ish) blog update'! In other words, when school breaks up for a holiday! I am adding a few cards done over the last few weeks, and need to get cracking with a couple more - Phil's valentine and Jess's birthday which is on Valentine's day!

For Tom's Childminder

For Jess's friend who had a horse-riding birthday party

For Tom's friend - a Lightning McQueen fan

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

2012-01-01T11:08:00.001Z

Hoping that everyone enjoyed the celebrations last night and am sending best wishes for a happy and healthy 2012.

We had a quiet night in, watched the fireworks on BBC and had a little tipple! Then we wished the kiddlets a happy new year whilst they slept and then resumed watching the tele - just like any other night - lol!

Despite my intentions of keeping up with my blog, I think it may well become a weekly, rather than daily occurence! Back to school on Tuesday so spending today clearing out some of the old toys to make room for the new and having a blitz in the dining room - wish me luck, I could be gone some time!

Enjoy your day
S xx

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

2011-12-25T12:15:00.000Z

To all - hope you're having wonderful days - we've had lots of pressie opening and now off to my mum's for lunch.

Catch up later.

S xx

Phew!

2011-12-25T00:21:00.005Z

At last, the Christmas cards are finished! Last job coming up - pressies out of the garage and into sacks, stockings and under the tree - hope there's enough room!

Here are the final cards!

TFL xx

Delish fridge cake!

2011-12-24T15:17:00.003Z

Recipe:

230g Dairy Milk
4 tbsp Golden Syrup
125g butter

In a glass bowl, melt over a pan of boiling water.

In another bowl put whatever you fancy! We added Marshmallows/ Broken Digestive biscuits/ Raisins/ Dark Choc drops/ Maltesers & White Choc Buttons.

Of course, you could make it much healthier by adding fruit (ahem...!) like chopped apricots etc. but it is Christmas!

When mixture has melted, let it cool for a little while so it doesn't melt everything else - then stir in. Put the lot in a shallow tin and press down with a masher to compact it. Refrigerate for an hour then take out to cut into squares. Replace in fridge to completely harden (had to test a piece before it went back in!)

Enjoy!!

December 2011

2011-12-24T13:20:00.001Z

Here are a selection of my latest cards - enjoy!

What a faff!

2011-12-24T12:56:00.001Z

Well, after a lot of faffing about, I think I might like this design! Thank you to dc'ers who have helped a blogger who has completely forgotten what to do!

I can't believe it's Christmas Eve! All the pressies are wrapped, bar the chocolate fridge cake which we have just made, just needs to be cooled, chopped and boxed up...... the bad news is, I still have three cards to make - eeekk! I have the images, just not in the mood! Best get revved up.......catch up later.

S xx

OH MY GOSH!!!!!

2011-10-24T21:26:00.004+01:00

Hello, I'm back to the world of Blog! Not sure how often I'll update but I need somewhere to showcase my cards. I have left the world of Facebook - my life was being overtaken by it - but still want somewhere that people can view my cards if they want to commission one for me to make. Here is a selection of my cards since my last post of over two years ago! I can't believe it's been that long - it's completely mad!!

Enjoy all - love to receive any comments!

S xx

For Heather to peruse!

2009-06-03T22:34:00.001+01:00

A few cards to upload......

2009-06-03T22:27:00.003+01:00

Card for another of Jess's friends!

2009-05-23T22:34:00.003+01:00

Jess created the inside - think I need to be a bit worried about my stash! TFL....xx

Card for another of Jess's friends!

2009-05-23T22:34:00.000+01:00

Jess created the inside - think I need to be a bit worried about my stash! TFL....xx

For my Nan

2009-05-19T22:06:00.002+01:00

Using an image from a kind dc'er!

A couple of wallet cards for dc'ers!

2009-05-19T21:50:00.005+01:00

Life change!!

2009-05-16T11:15:00.002+01:00

Just a quick post to update my profile! I've been in my new job for 4 weeks now but it feels like I've been there forever! Not sure if that's a good thing or not! I'd forgotten what hard work it is with a full time job, 2 ickle children and a hubby on shift work! It's been assessment week and I have a shed load of marking to do this weekend. Not gonna be crafting much, and I've got new toys to play with!!!

A card for another of Jess's friends!

2009-05-16T11:10:00.002+01:00

How come my daughter is so popular? She gets invited to all the parties!!

Card for friend's 2 year old son

2009-05-16T11:03:00.002+01:00

A Roary the Racing Car Card! TFL ...xx

For my mum to give my Nan

2009-05-11T23:07:00.002+01:00

Thanks for looking... xx

Card for friend at school.

2009-05-05T23:21:00.002+01:00

I'm not that happy with the colouring on this one but it's my friend's birthday tomorrow and it's too late to do it again!! I hope she likes it!

An A4 card!!

2009-05-03T23:45:00.003+01:00

I was asked by my dancing school (I do adult tap) to make a card for all the children in the school to sign to give to our principal at the annual show. Hope she likes it!

A few cards to upload......

2009-04-26T22:41:00.006+01:00

....been so busy this week (and poorly) that I've not been uploading as regularly as I used to. Here's my latest creations. TFL xx

Anniversary card

2009-04-16T23:24:00.001+01:00

For a good friend! TFL xx

Happy 40th (order)

2009-04-13T23:59:00.003+01:00

Another card for made for my friend! Used sequins on this one - not sure about it? TFL. xx

Happy 40th (order)

2009-04-13T23:59:00.000+01:00

Another card for the same customer as the Christening one! Used sequins on this one - not sure about it? TFL. xx

Christening card (order)

2009-04-12T22:08:00.002+01:00

Not sure about this one! Would love to know what you think. TFL xx

Christening card (order)

2009-04-12T22:08:00.000+01:00

Not sure about this one! Would love to know what you think. TFL xx

Tilda Strawberries & Cream Challenge

2009-04-11T00:57:00.003+01:00

Coops's challenge over on do crafts this week was Tilda combined with her favourite dessert! Here's my take on the challenge - thanks for looking. xx

Tilda Strawberries & Cream Challenge

2009-04-11T00:57:00.000+01:00

Coops's challenge over on do crafts this week was Tilda combined with her favourite dessert! Here's my take on the challenge - thanks for looking. xx

Another Easter card

2009-04-11T00:26:00.002+01:00

For Phil's family. xx

Easter

2009-04-11T00:23:00.001+01:00

At last! An Easter card for my mum and step dad. TFL xx

Another Gorjuss!

2009-04-11T00:15:00.002+01:00

I just love this image! Paper from DCWV sweet stack. TFL xx

Wallet card

2009-04-07T22:42:00.005+01:00

Full of goodies for a dc'er!! Hope she likes it! (Thank you dc'ers for the image!)

Happy 40th

2009-04-06T10:57:00.002+01:00

A card made for a friend's brother. Hope it's not too girly!

Tilda Nautical Challenge

2009-04-05T21:08:00.004+01:00

Over on do-crafts the challenge was for a nautical Tilda. Using red, white and blue, 2 buttons and a flower - hope I've done it justice.

Tilda Nautical Challenge

2009-04-05T21:08:00.000+01:00

Over on do-crafts the challenge was for a nautical Tilda. Using red, white and blue

A slightly different version of yesterday's card!

2009-04-01T22:11:00.003+01:00

Yoga Namaste

2009-03-31T23:33:00.003+01:00

Made for the girl who I am covering for her maternity leave at school. She takes a yoga class so I thought it was a perfect image for her. TFL. xx

Docrafts Tilda Challenge

2009-03-30T01:39:00.001+01:00

Thanks to Aunty Sue for setting such a fresh, fab challenge! Hope this suits?!

Sunflower teddy

2009-03-30T00:57:00.003+01:00

Made with googled imaged - decoupaged. Flower and paper from stash. TFL xx

Gorjuss!

2009-03-28T22:42:00.003Z

My first Gorjuss girl - and I love it! Paper is from Sweet stack, and flowers are Papermania. Thank you for looking.

Gorjuss!

2009-03-28T22:42:00.000Z

My first Gorjuss girl - and I love it! Paper is from Sweet stack, and flowers are Papermania. Thank you for looking.

Tilda Retro Challenge

2009-03-21T23:00:00.003Z

I knew the orange sparkly paper would be used one day! Thank you for the challenge!

Tilda Retro Challenge

2009-03-21T23:00:00.000Z

I knew the orange sparkly paper would be used one day! Thank you for the challenge!

Flippin Ironing!

2009-03-21T22:53:00.003Z

Just finished in time! Mother's Day card for hubby to give to his mum in the morning!

Flippin Ironing!

2009-03-21T22:53:00.001Z

Just finished in time! Mother's Day card for hubby to give to his mum in the morning!

High School Musical

2009-03-21T13:59:00.001Z

Sharpay!!

My first Penny Black!

2009-03-19T18:07:00.002Z

I finally succumbed to the PB! I saw them in Paper Mill and thought 'why not'!! The paper is new too, as are the flowers! So what do you think of my new stash card?!

My first Penny Black!

2009-03-19T17:55:00.002Z

I've succumbed to the power of the PB!! I found these stamps in paper mill shop yesterday and thought 'why not'!! I also got the papers - a bit different for me - and the flowers! A whole new stash card! What do you think?!

Card for friend.

2009-03-11T11:14:00.003Z

Found out this morning it's a friend's birthday today! Luckily I'd coloured this in a while ago, so created a similar one to last night's.

I made a decision!

2009-03-10T23:16:00.003Z

This image was supposed to be for my mother's day card but what I had in mind didn't come to fruition so I fell back onto Tilda! Hope you like it.

Flippin' Women

2009-03-10T23:12:00.003Z

My first flippin women. My mil asked me to make a 'funny' card for my mum. I don't normally do funny so hope she likes it!

Huge thanks to Pickle!

2009-03-07T00:59:00.003Z

With grateful thanks to Pickle, without whom I couldn't have made this card! Thank you so much and I hope I have done it justice!

New Tilda!

2009-03-07T00:48:00.003Z

Here is my new Tilda with Tulips - do you like?

I'm just wondering which colour way looks best to use for my Mum's Mother's Day Card? I can't make a decision - please help me decide. I like the way the red tulips 'pop' but don't know if it's a bit washy? Shall we vote?!

Pink Gem!

2009-03-06T20:41:00.002Z

Pop over to Pink Gem - she is celebrating her 50,000 hits - A-MAZING!! Congrats to Janet and her gorgeous stamps!

An award - woo hoo!

2009-03-03T21:21:00.005Z

Denise gave me this award - thank you so much! Have a pop over to her blog here - it's fab!

I now need to pass it on to 10 other people; so here goes!

1. Sarah

2. Alex

3. Jennifer

4. Ruth

5. Carol

6. Gill

7. Debs

8. Deb

9. Kirsty

10. Kerry

Suzi xx

A couple of cards for my brother

2009-03-01T00:07:00.002Z

One from us and one from the kids!

Smirk!

2009-02-25T23:01:00.003Z

Here's my card for the evening - a new product for me, it kinda called to me! Hope you like it!

Thanks to dc'ers!

2009-02-24T12:13:00.000Z

I now know how to link - so exciting!!

Suzi xx

Elzybells fab stamps and blog candy!

2009-02-24T12:09:00.002Z

I'm trying to be a bit more adventurous with my blog! Just been over to Elzybells and seen their fabbo new stamps and blog candy! You could be in with a chance of winning ALL the new stamps! (Fingers crossed it'll be me - tee hee!). Have a lookee - you'll be wowed!!

Suzi xx

Elzybells fab stamps and blog candy!

2009-02-24T11:57:00.001Z

I'm trying to be a bit more adventurous with my blog and have found some fabbo candy at Elzybells. They have just released new stamps and are offering them ALL to a very lucky someone! (Please let it be me - tee hee!). Have a look, you'll be wowed!

Suzi xx

Spanish Thank you

2009-02-16T01:17:00.002Z

I was asked to make a thank you card for a male, with a spanish theme. Do you think this fits the bill?

Spanish Thank you

2009-02-16T01:17:00.000Z

I was asked to make a thank you card for a male, with a spanish theme. Do you think this fits the bill?

Jessica's birthday!

2009-02-15T10:23:00.001Z

Here's the card I made from us!

Moon day!

2009-02-12T22:47:00.004Z

Jess went to the moon today! Her school had another dress up day and they had transformed the classroom into the moon. They had various activities to do and they all had a fab day!

Valentine order

2009-02-12T00:03:00.002Z

My step dad asked me to make this for him to give my mum.

For Louise!

2009-02-10T21:09:00.003Z

Thought you might like to see this card I made with 'George'! My hubby is a huge Batman fan so I based the piccie on Batman's colours! Hope you like it!

2 in one night - gosh!

2009-02-09T00:10:00.002Z

A card for Jessica's friend (I'm really pleased with this one!)

Tilda Love Challenge

2009-02-08T23:59:00.004Z

Here's my version of a 'spinning' card - inspired by Louise at Dottie's World - thank you for the inspiration!

I've been given an award!

2009-02-06T22:43:00.001Z

Alex gave me this - thank you!! You make me feel special too!

Sorry, it's another piccie!

2009-02-05T22:59:00.003Z

I'm not getting much card making done at the mo - sorry! I will make some cards soon, but in the meantime I just wanted to share with you a proud mummy moment! Jessica is in 'The Gold Book' at school this week! She's been a super reader - bless her!

Mmm yum!

2009-02-03T15:01:00.003Z

My little man enjoying his muffin!!

Chinese day!

2009-02-01T01:57:00.007Z

Thought you might like to see piccies of Jess going to school to celebrate Chinese New Year!

5 year old's card

2009-02-01T01:54:00.001Z

Good old Cuddly Buddly!

5 year old's card

2009-02-01T01:54:00.000Z

Good old Cuddly Buddly!

At last!

2009-02-01T01:15:00.005Z

Finally got round to my challenge - What you have to do is to go onto your comp. where you keep your piccys & choose the 6th. folder & the 6th. pic... post on your blog & explain

.... found my piccie and here it is! It's my darling girl creating her own work of art! She used her hands, feet and bum to make a gorgeous painting! I think I need to tag other people now - so here goes! (Apologies if I do it wrong!)

Sara - http://saz1984.blogspot.com/

Sarah - http://kozmikzkardz.blogspot.com/

Carol - http://caroljenks.blogspot.com/

Debs - http://meandlilg.blogspot.com/

Charlotte - http://charlottescraftcreations.blogspot.com/

Suzi xx

At last!

2009-02-01T01:15:00.000Z

Finally got round to my challenge - found my piccie and here it is!

What shall I do with it?!

2009-01-29T01:11:00.003Z

I was kindly given this image and I think it's gorgeous! However, now I've coloured it I don't know a) if I like the colours I done it and b) what sort of card to put it on!! Any thoughts gratefully received!

Could I have your honest thoughts please?

2009-01-29T01:07:00.003Z

I'm starting to do Phil's Valentine's Card and can't decide which colours to colour Tilda! Should I go with the brown/blue combo or the pink/lilac? Thanks!

New home

2009-01-29T00:52:00.008Z

We finally managed to rent our house - the tenants are moving in on 9th Feb and I made this card to welcome them to ther new home :)

My little darlin's!

2009-01-29T00:48:00.002Z

My two soundo on the sofa when they weren't feeling their best! I'm pleased to say that they are on the mend now!

Sorry!

2009-01-27T22:15:00.002Z

My apologies to NanaSeaside - she kindly tagged me (not that I have a clue!) but I have to surf from the laptop at the mo - no internet connection on the pc, so I have no piccies to post! I am able to save stuff onto my stick and then onto laptop but it's all too tricky at the mo! I promise I'll do it as soon as I can! xx

Not so poorly girl :)

2009-01-27T09:45:00.001Z

Well the medicine seems to be doing the trick - Jess is back to her normal self! I kept her off school cos there's some weeping in her ear but she's well enough to annoy her little brother! Oh the joys!!!

My poorly girl :(

2009-01-26T23:01:00.002Z

Jessica's not been well - she's got raging earache and got an infection. Why is it you feel so helpless when you can't help your children? She's got antibiotics now so hopefully they'll kick in soon. Last night was dreadful - she was awake pretty much every hour from 2am. I spent this time in her bed and my back's suffering for it now! Fingers crossed for a better night tonight! Xx

Commission for friend.

2009-01-26T22:48:00.002Z

For a young lad who's been accepted into the f.c.

2009-01-26T17:34:00.000Z

Close up of my colouring of Tilda!

My first cards and first postings!

2009-01-26T17:28:00.005Z

Here is my first card of 2009!

Please feel free to tell me what you think of it!

Gone and done it!

2009-01-26T13:28:00.000Z

Hi everyone! Finally got round to the world of blogging! Please be gentle with me - I have no idea what I'm doing and would appreciate any help offered!