Challenge # 9 Noel Angel

Hi, I'm finally back! We arrived home yesterday afternoon. We took two days to get to our friend's house, travelling about 13 hours the first day which caused an argument with hubby. I was so tired and ended up with a very sore neck too. Hubby likes to camp rough and not keen on spending lots of money on accommodation so we took our small tent topper for the trailer. It is basically just a bed. You can't stand up in it, only enough room to change and sleep!!! So our first night was a road off the highway parked under a tree. No toilet or shower and no safety with other people around. I was not impressed. I didn't sleep much. The next day wasn't much better. We backtracked a little bit to call in on another friend at 7:20 a.m. in the morning as she was due to leave home at 7:30 to head out for work. A very quick catch up, but she was pleased to see us. It then took us to about 5 p.m. to reach our final destination. So we were both tired and a bit grumpy too. We ended up having a wonderful relaxing time with our friend. He is a minister and we did some touring around and then went to all of his Easter Services that were held at his church. We left there on Tuesday and took four days to get back home. We came home a different way. Still some long days (we spent half a day at a place called Scenic World and rode the Sky Way, Cable Way and Railway rides in the Blue Mountains) a night in a youth hostel, one camped in a country town behind a local hotel (with the owner's permission) and stayed  last night at our little cottage (hubby grew up here in a small farming community) in a small country town about 1 1/2 to 2 hours from home so hubby could attend the local Dawn Service for Anzac Day.
Well that brings me to this week's challenge at Completely Christmas where you can join the fun with anything Christmas, a card, scrapbook page or a Christmas Decoration.  Our sponsor this week is Sparkle n Sprinkle and I was so lucky to be able to use this gorgeous image called Noel Angel. I chose greys and pale blues to colour the angel and then gave her a dark hair colour and used a darker green for the leaves after keeping the flowers in the pale blue tones. I chose grey and white for my card and DP and that makes the angel "pop". It's a wonderful image.
Here is the card........ Unfortunately I had to take the photo quite late at night (in the early hours of the morning, lol) as I've been rushing to get several DT cards made to cover the weeks I am away. It's not as good as I would like but hopefully it still shows off this wonderful image. I took this photo before I went away and scheduled my post but I've edited it now because we got home in time to do so.

Recipe:
White cardstock from stash for the basecard and mattes
DP is from Echo Park Paper Co - 6x6 paper pade ~ Winter Wishes
Image is Noel Angel from Sparkle n Sprinkle
Sentiment is from SU set Christmas Blessings
Copic Markers
D/S tape roller
Foam Dots
Pearls from stash
Memento black inkpad
I am entering my card into the following challenges:
4 Krafty Girlz- Challenge #16 ~ Anything Goes
7 Kids College Fund Challenge Blog - Challenge #98 ~ Anything Goes
The Sisterhood of Crafters - Things with Wings
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra - Anything Christmas

Well, I really must get off to bed before it is time to get up again. Have been suffering on and off with a tooth for the last month, but today it has decided to go full throttle on me so I know I will be in for a rough night. The Panadol tablets are really not having much effect at all so will be going out in the morning to get something a bit stronger to see me through until I can get an appointment at the dentist.
Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop in and leave us one of your wonderful creations in this week's challenge at Completely Christmas.
Take Care,
Hugs,
Sandy

Challenge 105 4th Birthday Bash at Aud Sentiments

It's Aud Sentiments 4th birthday bash and the theme this week is to use the number 4 or a birthday sentiment. I am still away so another scheduled post. Check out the challenge blog to get all the details for this challenge.
We have two sponsors and they are Sassy Studio Designs and Lacy Sunshine Stamps. Both companies are offering prizes so come on and put an entry in for the challenge. You have a whole fortnight to get creative!!!
I have used an image from Lacy Sunshine Stamps called Eleanor Circus Clown.
Here is my card......

Recipe:
SU Calypso Coral cardstock for the basecard and mattes
White Cardstock from stash
DP from stash
Image is Eleanor Circus Clown from Lacy Sunshine Stamps
Sentiment is from SU
Nestie Dies - Standard Circle small and large dies
                  - Wavy Rectangle
Ticket Punch
Copic Markers
D/S tape roller
Foam Dots
Memento black inkpad
Pearl from stash

Looking forward to seeing all the fab entries this fortnight.
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Huigs,
Sandy

Challenge # 8 with Di's Digis

We are having a short holiday so another scheduled post. This week we are introducing a sketch for you to use. Normally the challenges are Anything Christmas goes but once a month we will be having the sketch challenge.
Our sponsor this week is Di's Digi Downloads and I popped over to the store and bought this cute image to make my card with.

Here it is.......

Recipe:
White cardstock from stash for basecard and mattes
Green cardstock from stash
Red cardstock from my scrap pile (it's SU Real Red)
DP is from First Edition Paper - 12x12 paper pad ~ Christmas Village
(it's a textured paper)
Image is Angel boy from Di's Digi Downloads  (I've linked this to the category where you can find the image)
Sentiment is from SU - More Merry Messages
Copic Markers
Pearls from stash
D/S tape roller
Memento Cottage Ivy inkpad


Here is the sketch for you to follow:

 

You can do it this way or flip it around. Just have fun and we are looking forward to seeing the creations you make using it.

Thanks for stopping by,

Take Care,

Hugs,

Sandy

Challenge #7 at Completely Christmas

This one is a scheduled post for the challenge at Completely Christmas and I hope you come and join in the fun. Our sponsor this week is the wonderful Lacy Sunshine and I was able to play with Cocoa Holiday Ornament

Here is my card......

 

Recipe:

SU  cardstock

White cardstock from stash

DP is from  Dovecraft collections - 12x12 paper packe ~ Back to Basics 111

Image is Cocoa Holiday Ornament from Lacy Sunshine

Sentiment is from Sugar & Spice rubber stamp set - Happy Santa 

Nestie die - Labels twenty

Star border Die is from Couture Creations

Punches - Circle and Scalloped Circle

D/S tape roller

Foam Dots

Memento black inkpad

I hope your stash is growing and you are enjoying playing along with us. Watch out for next week's challenge where there will be a sketch included for you.

Thanks for stopping by,

Take Care,

Hugs,

Sandy

Vintage Bear for Challenge 104 at Aud Sentiments

Well, it's time for another challenge at Aud Sentiments, the time has flown past for me. We are off for a holiday in the next couple of days and I'm trying to get a few DT cards done and schedule posts. Having a bit of trouble typing at the moment as I sliced my finger on my cutter. Those tiny little blades are deadly!!!
The theme for today's challenge is Sentiment for a Friend and I have used a precoloured image from Doodle Pantry to make my CAS card.
Here it is........

Recipe:
Purple cardstock from stash
White cardstock from stash
DP is from Crafters Choice - Primary Basics pack
Image and Sentiment are Vintage Bear Colour Plus digi set from Doodle Pantry
Nestie Dies - Rounded Squares and Standard Circles
Punch - large oval - corner rounder
D/S tape roller
Foam Dots


Our sponsor details are as follows:

 

There were lots of wonderful entries last week and we would love it if we see you again this week. Get your fingers busy and make a card with a friend sentiment. Looking forward to checking out your creations!

Thanks for stopping by,

Take Care,

Hugs,

Sandy

Challenge #66 at 613 Avenue Create

Oops, have been so busy lately with a new grand baby and a dinner out last night (had to cook dessert to take) and a 60th birthday luncheon today after church, that I completely forgot to put my DT card in for 613 Avenue Create. I've got the sniffles as well, probably rushing around and then being out in the cold air last night. I did have it all made but because I forgot to photograph it, well.... it didn't get put in but I'm here posting it and encouraging you to enter the challenge this week. As usual it is Anything goes with an optional twist. This week's twist is - Sights, Sounds, Smells or Tastes of Spring. The image I chose suits several of the twist's words. Smell (flowers) Sights(flowers and colours) and Sounds(those cute little ladybugs whirring around)
Here is my card.......

Recipe:
SU Bashful Blue
White card stock from stash
DP from Dovecraft Collection Back to Basics 111
Image is Simple Gift of a Flower from Squigglefly
Sentiment is from SU set Short & Sweet
Nestie Dies: Grand Scalloped Squares (Cardbase), Small Deckled Rectangles, Classic Rectangles large
Olive Branch Die
Carl Daisy Punch
Circle Punch
Perfect Pearls (middle of flowers)
Copic Markers
Memento Black ink pad
Bling from stash
D/S tape roller
SU Mini glue dots

I am entering my card into the following challenges:
Challenges 4 Everybody - Challenge #40 ~ Anything Goes
Lacy Sunshine Challenge Blog - Challenge #30 ~ Add flowers
One Stitch At A Time - Challenge #207 ~ Flowers
Alphabet Challenge Blog - D for Diecuts (card base and topper all diecut)
Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenges - Challenge#62 ~ Yipes, Stripes!!!
Sister Act Card Challenge - Challenge #51 ~ Anything Goes


Our sponsor details are as follows:
Squigglefly and The Paper Shelter

 

I'm not bothering with tea tonight, still so full from our smorgasbord luncheon. Hubby and son have gone to our daughter and son-in-laws house to see them and the baby. Thought since I have the sniffles, that I had better stay away as I don't want to pass it on to any of them. Feeling a bit blue here on my own, lol.  Coffee time!!!
So......hope to see you popping into the neighbourhood this week with an entry. The DT are looking forward to visiting your blogs and leaving you a comment. We would love it if you popped into the DT blogs too.
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs,
Sandy

Challenge # 6 at Completely Christmas

Hi, it's been a while since I put fingers to keys! Haven't done any cards for myself lately except for the ones I do with Shirley on Tuesdays. I did get a box card started for my Wednesday class, but we didn't finish because someone asked halfway through the lesson if they could make it too and I had to start from scratch for her with the instructions.
Anyway, today starts challenge # 6 at Completely Christmas Challenge Blog and as usual it is an Anything Goes Challenge, so anything Christmas is accepted.
Our sponsor this week is the ever wonderful Bugaboo and the prize is 7 free digis, so let's see your entries!!!
I chose this cute Christmas turtle to play with and enjoyed colouring him up.
Here is my card......

Recipe:
SU Garden Green cardstock for the basecard and mattes
White textured card from Quill
DP is from do crafts Papermania 12 x 12 paper pad ~ Home for Christmas
Image is Turtles - Christmas from Bugaboo Digi Stamps
Sentiment I think was a freebie
Nestie Die -
Ribbon from stash
Button from stash
Copic Markers
SU Real Red inkpad
D/S tape roller

We've been out to an international dinner at our church tonight and just got home, so I'm off to have a cup of coffee and a veg out in front of the television. Looking forward to seeing your entries this week.
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs,
Sandy
Foam Dots
Sticky Dots