Crafty Susy: 2012

Monday, 31 December 2012

Lots of colour set...

Here is the set of jewellery I made with the gems from Jewellery Maker I listed earlier. This piece is listed on my Ebay page for the next 3 days. Click on the link on the right if you are interested in purchasing it.

Friday, 28 December 2012

Memory wire and chips....

First piece of the day using a memory wire bracelet and acrylic chips I got at the SECC.

Thursday, 27 December 2012

Colourful trio....

These are the bracelets I made today with some colourful beads I got at the SECC about a year ago.
A hemp macrame bracelet with detail pull knot fastening and 2 elastic bracelets with different spacer beads.

Wednesday, 26 December 2012

3 Colour Woven Bracelet

Made this bracelet today after seeing the technique on Jewellery Maker.
I used 6mm beads I had to try out the bracelet. I needed 25 of the blue and green and 12 of the black.
You will obviously use less if using larger beads.
The sample on JM was made with all the same bead where the blue and green are and it gave a hooped effect.

Blue bracelets

I bought glass beads from beaders companion a while ago. I made these 2 bracelets the other day. One is elasticated and one has a beaded flower with clasp fastening.

Saturday, 22 December 2012

Lots of colour...

I have recently discovered 'The Jewellery Maker' channel. SKY 655.
I have bought lots of genuine gems so I can make lots of nice pieces.
Here we have a strand of multi colour Agate oblongs. I hope to get a few bracelets from this strand.

Saturday, 15 December 2012

They're finally here!!

I finally got my ne bowls this week. Hooray!
Tonight was the first game I had using them.
I was worried about not playing very well, but I played ok!
Our rink also won the prize tonight, which was the rink with the most shots in the first end.

Monday, 10 December 2012

Jingle bells santa

Bought at NEC craft fair in November

Watch "Jingle bells santa" on YouTube

Tuesday, 4 December 2012

New bowls......

I received a reply from Taylor Bowls letting me know that my new bowls will be dispatched to Dundee on Friday so hopfully I will get them by the middle of next week!!!

Sunday, 2 December 2012

Writing a complaint!!.....

I am very disappointed that I have not received my new bowls yet. Bowling direct in Dundee where I ordered them keep saying they'll be here soon.
I decided today after waiting 12 weeks that I would contact Taylor Bowls directly.
I am waiting for their reply with bated breath.

Thursday, 22 November 2012

First time at NEC

Lilian and I decided to give the SECC a miss this October and go to the NEC instead.
It was great. It took us all day to get round the many stalls.
We took part in the Matthew Palmer watercolour class. I was very pleased with the result.

The next day we spent doing several workshops including a sunset pastel snow scene class with Jeremy Ford. This picture looked unachievable when we started but the result was fantastic. I have bought mounts and frames so I can put them on my wall.

We didn't buy much this trip as we were hand luggage only on the flights we booked. Quite a good strategy to keep pennies in our purses.

Sunday, 4 November 2012

Mr Tumble Spotty bag.....

I made a Mr.Tumble spotty bag to use in my class at school.....
I was really pleased with the result. I got an order for another one from another staff member when I took it in!!

Christmas cards....

These are the cards I have made for some upcoming christmas sales and craft classes.

Some of the cards were made using Digistampboutique downloads. I used the samples on the site as they were quick and simple. I also found some ideas for using my Cricut cartridges. I made about 10 of each of these cards.

Digistamp boutique

Baubles done with Snowman cd

Used the Christmas tree die waste card to make this.

Christmas tree die

Cricut design I saw on the web

Christmas design I saw on the web

Wednesday, 10 October 2012

Serif Craft Artist 60th Birthday Card

I was asked to make a 60th Birthday card for a friend. I decided to use Craft Artist. I made all the layers and printed them separately. I cut out the mats and mounted them on brown card. I then cut out the butterflies, added wires for the antenna and attached the butterflies with glue gel , finally I added a rose and a ribbon to finish.

Tuesday, 9 October 2012

Jayne Nestorenko Stamps for sale

Continuing my stamp clear out, I have just listed lots of Jayne Nestorenko stamps. I have also listed some Sheena Douglas ones too although I am having difficulty uploading the images. Ebay is not letting me sign into my account to add the photos after.... Very strange, will keep trying...
I have Beatrix Potter, Flower Fairies and Popcorn stamps still to list...

Sunday, 7 October 2012

Latest Cupcake Crafting Samples for 'A Christmas Wonderland' Cd

Here are the samples I made for Fridays show using the new Cupcake Crafting Christmas CD, 'A Christmas Wonderland'.

Saturday, 29 September 2012

Lots more stamps listed tonight.....

I have just spent the last few hours listing some more stamps on my ebay page....
Joanna Sheen Messy Rabbit, Sarah Kay style stamps, Sugar Nellie stamps, Horses, Patchwork Pals from QVC, Daisy and Dandelion, Buzz Craft, Rubbadubbadoo Christmas stamps and Easter stamps.
Please take a look HERE!
More to follow next week....

Stamps now being listed on ebay.

I have started to list my stamps for sale on ebay.
There is a link on the right of the page.
Joanna sheen cat stamp set has a watch on it and the dog set has a bid and 3 watchers. I have also listed the Scottish Lofty in his kilt and the Hoot stamps. The rest will go on when I get time as I am in the process of making samples for Cupcake Crafting show on Friday. I will also be listing a large amount of Crafters Companion stamps from Sheena Douglas, Jayne Nestorenko, Humphrey, Swalk, Beatrix Potter, Flower Fairies, Popcorn Bear and Strawberry Kisses. If you are interested in any of these contact me before I list them. susydan85@gmail.com