Challenge #27 Jingle Bells for Completely Christmas

Another week closer both to Christmas and to the birth of our next granddaughter. Hope you all have had a good week. The last couple of days have been beautiful Spring ones. It's nice to just wear one layer instead of 3 or 4, lol. It's still chilly at night so the fire is still lit about tea time. I'm afraid I forgot to post my card to the blog last Saturday even though I had my card made at least a week before it was due. I was so busy with cleaning and organizing for the baby shower, it completely went out of my head.
I'm ready this week though.
So..... here is my card

Recipe:
SU Real Red Cardstock
White cardstock from stash
DP from Kaisercraft
Image is from Lacy Sunshine ~ Sammi Boo Caroling
Sentiment is computer generated by me
Nestie Dies - Rectangle
Copic Markers
D/S tape roller
Foam Dots

Sweet Baby Boy

Hi everyone, it's time for another challenge at Aud Sentiments and the theme this fortnight is ~ Any Sentiment Other Than a Birthday. I find myself mainly making cards for birthdays, but it's always handy having a few other ones such as baby, wedding, engagement, sympathy etc. I've never got them when I need them and have to rush to make them so I'm going to try and make a few for my stash over the next few weeks.
Our sponsor is the lovely Kathryne from Stamp Art by Kathryne and I chose this little cutie to use and to make a card for my baby card stash, lol.
Here is my card......

Recipe:
SU Pacific Point cardstock for the cardbase and punched circle
SU Real Red for the matte and Heart diecut
DP was from my scrap pile (mountain actually!!!)
White card from stash
Image is Raggedy Baby Boy from Stamp Art Design by Kathryne  (A new requisition)
Sentiment was a freebie from BrossART 
Nestie Die - Ovals
Sizzix Die - Hearts
Punches - Circle and Scalloped Circle
Stickers from stash (had these a long time)
Copic Markers
Pearls from stash

I am entering my card into the following challenges:
Word Art Wednesday - Challenge #147 ~ Anything Goes
4 Crafty Chicks - Challenge #209 ~ Something old, Something New  - my new item is the digi and my old one is the baby stickers that have been in my stash for quite a while, lol.
Cute Card Thursday - Challenge 336 ~ Anything Goes
The Crafter's Cafe Challenge - Challenge #79 ~ Use your punches and Dies
Crafty Creations Challenges - Challenge #270 ~ Dig deep and use something old from your stash

Our sponsor details are as follows:

Stamp Art Designs by Kathryne

We are lucky to once again pair up with Kathryne from Stamp Art Designs who has provided images for our DT  to create inspiration projects and the Winner's prize: 

Choice of 5 free digi’s from Kathryne's catalog at Whimsy Stamps

A note from Kathryne:

Hello stamping friends! Thank you for welcoming me into your home and hearts. My desire is to inspire hope and joy, with celebrations of love and inspiration at the heart of each drawing for you. I am delighted to sponsor your challenge and I look forward to hearing from you. Kathryne

The rest of the DT and I would love to see you entering into the challenge this fortnight. I love checking out all of the wonderful creations and don't forget you could be the winner of Kathryne's wonderful images 
Thanks for stopping by and to those who take the time to comment I really appreciate it.
Take Care,
Hugs,
Sandy

Hello Baby

A quick post as I'm in the middle of tea preparation. I purchased a magazine from Kraftyhands recently and it comes with a disc so you can print off all the sheets you need to make all the projects featured in the magazine. I thought I would have a play with this one which is for a baby girl. Cute isn't it. I have changed the card around and used only parts of the printed sheets and some things from my stash to make it my own creation. I have used the sketch for the current Kraftyhands challenge so will be entering this into the challenge. It's a just for fun challenge.
Here is my card..... The image is been made 3D with several layers thanks to the CD

 

Recipe:

Light and Dark pink cardstock from stash

DP is from the Kraftyhands disc printed onto white card

Image is also from the disc - Create It ~ Issue 2 magazine

Sentiment is from SU Teeny Tiny Sentiments set

Border punch is Martha Stewart

Punches - small oval, large oval and scalloped oval

White ribbon is from SU

Bling from stash

Black Memento inkpad

D/S tape roller

Foam Dots

I am entering my card into the following challenges:
Kraftyhands Challenge blog - August challenge ~ sketch
(might be back later with a couple of more)

Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs,
Sandy

Post-it Note Holder - Challenge #86 613 Avenue Create Challenge

Hi all, well it's been a busy few days getting organised for our youngest daughter's baby shower. All my craft gear has been hastily shoved into boxes and bags and put in my craft room. Not sure where all my bits and pieces are so there will be a bit of searching going on from time to time. I really need to pull everything out of the room and reorganise it. Just means making a mess somewhere else in the house until it gets done!!! and I don't think I have the time or the energy to tackle that job (it's definitely a big job, lol.) at the moment. Only four more weeks (maybe, lol) till our new little granddaughter's birth.
Well, I had better get on and share my new creation for the challenge starting today at 613 Avenue Create. This week the theme is as usual Anything Goes and the optional twist is to make a post-it note holder. I was able to choose this lovely teapot filled with flowers from Bugaboo Digi Stamps.
Our sponsors this week are........Bugaboo Stamps, All Dressed Up and Di's Digi Stamps.

Here is my Post-it Note Holder...... a simple one using a piece of velcro dot on the pencil to hold it on. I enjoyed creating this one.

 

Recipe:

Chipboard

SU Rich Razzleberry cardstock

Blue cardstock from stash

White cardstock from Quill

DP is from Kaisercraft - 61/2x61/2 paper pad ~ Suga Pop

Image is from Bugaboo Digi Stamps ~ Flower Teapot

Nestie Dies - Big Scalloped Circle ~ Large and Small

D/S tape roller 

Tacky Glue

Velcro Dot

Pencil was a freebie from Ikea (lol)

Wooden ladybug from D.I.Y. Craft - Color Kids

Punch - Karl punch ~ Small Fern

Well better head off, we still have the 3 oldest grandchildren here after a sleepover last night. They've had their lunch and now they are concentrating on pulling the toys out and playing all over the rug here behind me. They are getting picked up shortly I think and I've warned them that whatever gets pulled out has to go back in again. I'm pretty easy going so I'm not all that bothered but it's good to teach them to at least help put it all back in order. 

All of the DT would love to see you popping in and commenting and we are looking forward to seeing your wonderful creations this week. Maybe you will get enthusiastic and create something using the optional twist. Such fun seeing all the different types of Post-It Note Holders.

Thanks for stopping by.

Take Care,

Hugs,

Sandy

Sweet Mouse...Challenge 25 at Crafty Girls Challenges

Well it's been a whole month since my last post for Crafty Girls Challenges. The challenge is fortnightly and the theme is Anything Goes. This time around we have two sponsors...Dilly Beans and Di's Digi Stamps. I popped over to the shop and bought this sweet little mouse with his bouquet of roses. Hope you like him.
I've been busy trying to get ahead for a few DT cards and pack away all my craft as my daughter is having a baby shower here on Saturday afternoon and I've been trying to rearrange furniture in several rooms, move all the toys/doll house etc that I have for the grandchildren to play with and yep, all of my craft gear has to go into hiding!!!!  I managed to get this one made last night - nearly forgot but I got it done in between cleaning up bits and pieces.
Here is the card......

a close up of the image......

Recipe:
SU Soft Suede cardstock for the basecard and circle
SU Very Vanilla cardstock for the matte, punched flowers and diecut
Shimmery Pink cardstock from stash for diecut and punched edging ( I've had this one for quite a while!)
White cardstock for the printed image
Small scrap of SU Garden Green cardstock for the punched leaves
DP is from Kaisercraft
Image is  With all My Love from Di's Digi Stamps
Sentiment from Kanban stamps
Grand Nestie Circle die
Punches - flower and fern
Martha Stewart Border Punch
Copic Markers
D/S tape roller
Foam Dots
Pearls from stash

I am entering my card into the following challenges:
Seize the Birthday - Anything Goes Birthday
The Crafter's Cafe Challenge -Challenge #77 ~ Square cards only
Crafty Creations Challenges - Challenge #270 ~ Dig Deep - Use Something Old from your stash
Inky Impressions Challenge - Challenge #173 ~ Anything Goes


Our sponsor details are.......  Dilly Beans Digi Stamps   - offering 3 images           

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                                            and Di's Digital Downloads - offering a $10 voucher

 

Please stop by the DT blogs and check out the awesome creations and we would love to see you entering the challenge this fortnight too.

Thanks for stopping by,

Take Care,

Hugs,

Sandy

And the Animals looked on... Challenge # 25 at Completely Christmas

It's Saturday and we have another challenge for you at Completely Christmas. It's usually Anything Goes theme, but it's the mid-month sketch this time. Our sponsor this week is Di's Digi Downloads and I hopped over to the shop and bought this cute image of Mary, baby Jesus and the animals looking on.
Here is my card.......

 

Recipe:

SU Real Red cardstock for the cardbase

White cardstock from stash

DP are both from a freebie paper pack with a magazine and I've had it in my stash since last Christmas!

Image is  Izzys Nativity from Di's Digi Downloads

Snowflake stamp is from SU

Nestie Die

Circle Punch - !"

Copic Markers

D/S tape roller

Foam Dots

Bling from stash

Here is a picture of the sketch for you to copy.

 

Our sponsor details.....

Better get a move on, I'm going to craft this afternoon with some friends. I haven't seen them for a while and am looking forward to catching up with everyone. Don't forget to pop in and leave the DT a comment and check out the challenge blog. We would love to see your interpretation of our sketch this week.

Thanks for stopping by,

Take Care,

Hugs,

Sandy

Challenge #113 - Your favourite Season - Aud Sentiments Challenge

Time for another challenge at Aud Sentiments. We are being sponsored by the wonderful Sassy Studio Designs and the theme this time around is - Let It Go - Make a project for your favorite season
[and don't forget the sentiment!]. Winter is very appropriate for me at the moment as we are in our last month of the season and it is bitterly cold. No snow or ice we don't get cold enough for that in Adelaide but the wind has been icy and not a lot of sunshine around at the moment. The fire has been going every day starting earlier in the day if I am at home. Our little grandson is sick with yet another cold so had to make sure he was nice and warm.
The DT were given a choice of two images and I chose this one called Frozen Heart to make my card with.
Here it is.... Not quite happy with her cloak, the colours didn't blend as well as I would have liked, I will have to check out my Copic Markers and see if there is another pink in between. Might have to make another purchase to fill in the gap!!!! It actually looks better in real life than it does in the scan.

 

I have made a z fold card to showcase this wonderful image......
Recipe:
SU Night of Navy cardstock for the z card base
White cardstock from stash
DP is from Bo Bunny
Image is Frozen Heart from Sassy Studio Designs
Sorry can't remember where I got the sentiment - could have been a freebie
Nestie Die -
Copic Markers
Black Memento inkpad
Blue ink was from Close to My Heart (a friend let me use her inkpad so I don't know the name of it)
D/S tape roller

 

Okay, that's me done for the day, I'm just about to get organised for a crafting afternoon with friends. We would love to see your creations this challenge so don't forget to pop in and link up one of your fabulous cards. The DT would also enjoy a visit from you so why not check out all our blogs and leave some comments. It's always nice to hear from you and to see what you think.
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs,
Sandy

The Ants are marching One by One - Challenge 84# at 613 Avenue Create

Another busy day and I forgot to schedule my post. I've been to church this morning where several of the choristers were away, so we had quite a small choir. We also had a baptism so church ran a bit longer than normal. This afternoon I've been standing with a couple of my daughters at a trunk show for Katie's new venture into the world of Ju Ju Be bags. She and another girl were having a show in our local park. It was in the shade and so cold!!!  I've come home after chasing my husband up to go back and pick up our trestle table (it won't fit in my car). The fire is going and I'm in the cold lounge room editing my post.
We have a new challenge starting at 613 Avenue Create and the theme is Anything Goes with the Optional Twist of  - Sights/Sounds/Tastes of Summer.
We are sponsored by QKR Stampede, Flat Friends, Lee's Digi Shop and The Stamping Chef. I was able to use this fun digi from QKR Stampede.
Here is my card....

Recipe:
SU Pacific Point cardstock for the cardbase
White cardstock from stash
DP from DCWV - The Blossoms & Butterflies Stack 12x12
Digital image is from QKR Stampede - Share a Slice
Sentiments are from Annabelle Stamps - Whimsy Flowers Set
Summer was made with Craft Market Alphabet Diecuts -adhered to Pacific Point cardstock and trimmed
Copic Markers
Nestie Dies - Standard Circles - Small and Large
Memento Black inkpad
Glaze Pens to highlight the watermelon seeds and on the ants to give them a glossy look.
D/S tape roller
Foam Dot - just one this time for one side of the sentiment, lol....

I am entering my card into the following challenges:
Crafting At the Weekend - Challenge 4...Anything Goes
Open-Minded Crafting Fun - Challenge #16 - Summer Food
Suzy Bee's Bloomin Challenge - Challenge #41 - Anything Goes
Sister Act Card Challenge - Challenge #69 ~ Anything Goes


We would love to see you joining in the fun this time around, so get creative and head over to the challenge blog and link up your creations. The DT would love to see you popping in to our blogs as well. You can check out their creations and read what they used to do them etc.
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs,
Sandy


(edited post- I got picked as a DT favourite at Open Minded Crafting Fun challenge)

O Little Town Of Bethlehem...Challenge #24 at Completely Christmas

Hi everyone, quickly typing up my post in between our busy comings and going. We've just come back from our friends 40th wedding celebrations at a restaurant in the hills and we have about an hour before we need to head out again for a dinner for my brother's 60th birthday. It's also our eldest daughter's birthday and it was our number 2 son's birthday yesterday .I stayed up late last night to make him a baked chocolate cheesecake slice for him to celebrate with. Now that I've got a new oven that doesn't burn everything, that was his first request.
Today's card is for the new challenge at Completely Christmas. An anything goes theme as long as it relates to Christmas.
Our sponsor this week is Sparkle n Sprinkle and I've used this fab image called Snow Goddess.
Here is my card.....

Recipe:
Black cardstock from stash
Blue cardstock from stash
Music background was a freebie on a vintage site on the net
Image is Snow Goddess from Sparkle n Sprinkle
Copic Markers
Chocolate Chip Inkpad from SU
Bling from stash
D/S tape roller
Foam Dots

I am entering the following challenges:
Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra - Anything Christmas
Winter Wonderland - Anything Goes for Christmas

We would love to see your entry this week on the challenge blog. Please pop into the DT blogs and maybe leave a comment. We all like to know what you think of our cards.
Better go, I'm already dressed up so just a few quick things to organise (like this post, lol) before heading out again.
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs,
Sandy

Oh What Fun! with Completely Christmas - Challenge # 23

It's Saturday and that means it's a new challenge at Completely Christmas Challenge Blog. Lots of wonderful entries last week and as Christmas looms closer, we are sure to see more of you joining in.
Our sponsor this week is Stitchy Bear Stamps and I popped over to the shop and bought this cute little mouse. Hope you like him.
I decided that I hadn't made any step cards for a while so would have a go this time and make a centre step card.
Here it is.......

Recipe:
SU Pacific Point cardstock for the centre step card
DP is from Bo Bunny - Powder Mountain Collection
Image is from Stitchy Bear Stamps - Snowflake Butterfly (there is a sentiment about a butterfly that comes with this image)
Sentiment is from SU - Christmas Messages clear set
Nestie Die - Decagons
Punch - Oval
          - Martha Stewart Snowflake punch
Ribbon from stash
Bling from DoCrafts Papermania
Pearl from stash
Copic Markers
Memento Black Inkpad
SU Pacific Point Inkpad
SU Choc Chip Inkpad
White Glaze Pen used on image snowflakes
Black Glaze Pen used on image eyes and nose
D/S Tape roller
Foam Dots

Well that's it from me today (this is a scheduled post). All of the DT would love to see you popping into our blogs and we are looking forward to seeing your wonderful Christmas creations this week too.
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs,
Sandy