Last challenge for 2015 at 613 Avenue Create

Hi all, well Christmas is over but there's still left over food (and pudding!!!) to keep the festivities going a bit longer. Hope you all had an enjoyable time with family and friends. It was boxing day yesterday so town had sales and the suburbs had sales today. I went with one of my daughters and little granddaughter. We managed to buy shoes for her bridesmaids to wear, we both got a dress as we have another wedding to go to the week before Rachel's. It's a beach wedding so something a little more casual but still dressy was the criteria for our search.
Anyway, I had better get on and share the new challenge starting today at 613 Avenue Create before the day runs out. The Theme is Anything Goes with an Optional Twist of using Music notes/ Lyrics or sheet music.
Our sponsors are A Day for Daisies, Oddball Art Stamp Co and Lacy Sunshine Stamps.
Here is my card.........

Recipe:
SU Real Red Cardstock for basecard, mattes, diecut and punched piece
White cardstock from stash
Image is from Lacy Sunshine Stamps and is called  Angelic Music - Angel Kisses Collection
Embossing folder
Sentiment was from an old clear set I bought off a friend
Nestie Dies - Standard Circles - large and small
Punches - Square and Scalloped Square
Bling from stash
Copic Markers
D/S tape roller and foam dots

Please come and join in the last challenge for 2014 and be in the running for a fab prize from our sponsors. Thanks for popping in and wishing you a Happy New Year....
Hugs, Sandy

Challenge 91 at Crafting From The Heart

Hello everyone, Christmas is only a few days away so hope your preparations are going well. It's late and I want to share the new challenge at Crafting From the Heart with you. As always, it's an Anything Goes Theme and we have two sponsors this time. They are Fred She Said and The Stamping Boutique.
Here are my two DT cards featuring images from both sponsors.

Recipe:
SU Garden Green cardstock for the base and die cut
White card from stash
Image from The Stamping Boutique  - Christmas Mouse
Tree Stamp from SU set - Lovely as a Tree
Sentiment from SU
Nestie Dies - Standard Circle large & small
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
SU Old Olive Inkpad
Black Pen
D/S tape and Foam Dots

 

Recipe:
White card from stash for basecard
SU Real Red cardstock for matte and scalloped circle
DP from stash
Image from Fred She Said - Naughty or Nice Elf
Sentiment was an internet find
Punches - Circle and Scalloped Circle
Copic Markers
D/S tape roller and Foam dots

I have puddings on the go, just haven't had time to do them this year, so am having to stay up late to cook them. I want some for gifts, so got to get it done.
My fellow teamies and I would love to see you entering the challenge this week. Come and share and be in the running for a fabulous prize from our sponsors.
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,\
Hugs, Sandy

Challenge 11 starts at Crafty Girls Creations

Wow, it's been a scorcher today but still had to go out with my daughter to pay a deposit on having her grandmother's engagement ring fixed so I feel comfortable with her wearing it without worrying about losing the stone. The house is still hot so we will have the fan going overnight and hopefully get some sleep. Hope you are coping with whatever weather conditions happening in your part of the world.
Today brings a new challenge at Crafty Girls Creations and we have two sponsors - they are;
Sassy Studios Designs and 2 Cute Ink.
Here are my creations using an image from both of our sponsors.
The first is using an image from 2 Cute Ink

 Recipe:
SU Tempting Turquoise for the card base and mattes
White card from stash
DP from
Image is from 2 Cute Ink - Winter Cardinal
Sentiment is from SU
Nestie Die
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo black inkpad
Wink of Stella - clear pen
D/S tape and foam dots
Bling from stash

The second card using an image from Sassy Studio Designs

Recipe:
SU Pacific Point cardstock
White card from stash
DP from
Image is from Sassy Studio Designs - Sweet Holiday Pie
Sentiment is from Close to My Heart
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo black inkpad
D/S tape & foam dots
Black marker pen

Well it is quite late and I'm off to try and get some sleep. Love to see you stopping by the challenge blog and sharing your creations.
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

Challenge#10 at Crafty Girlz Challenges

No chit chat today, have to go and get my music ready for rehearsal so here I am sharing my DT card for Crafty Girlz Challenges. Thanks to those who joined in with our last challenge. Our Sponsor for this month is A Day For Daisies, just love these fabulous digis!!! The Theme is - A Christmas Sparkle. I've used Wink of Stella pen on my star but it doesn't show well in the picture.
Here is my card....

Recipe:
SU Real Red cardstock for the cardbase
White cardstock from stash
DP is from my scrap pile
Image is from A Day For Daisies - Candy Elf C
Sentiment is from SU wooden stamp set - Warm Words
Star image is from SU wooden stamp set - Christmas Classics
Nestie Dies - Deckled Rectangles - large and small
SU circle punch and scalloped circle punch
SU Crumbcake inkpad
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
Wink of Stella pen - clear
D/S tape roller and foam dots

Hope to see you popping in to the challenge blog and also the DT personal blogs to leave an entry and maybe a comment or two.
Must go and organise music before my friend comes and picks me up for the ride into town.
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

Challenge #154 Anything Goes with an Optional Twist of using the Create Your Own Challenge chart

Hi everyone, my cold which I thought I was pretty much over, has decided to rear its ugly head again. Could have been standing in the city mall at 6 p.m. Friday night singing carols with a small group from the choir I'm in. Then again probably its just the time of year catching up with me. Have you sent your Christmas cards yet? I have yet to sit down and write them out but I will get to it this week!
So......that brings me on to the new challenge starting today at 613 Avenue Create. An Anything Goes challenge but with an optional twist of using the chart provided to make your creations.
We have two sponsors and they are: Flat Friends Boutique and Eureka Stamps.
Here is my card......

Recipe:
SU Real Red cardstock
White card from stash
DP from Couture Creations 12x12 paper pad - Vintage Christmas
Image is from Eureka Stamps - Bethlehem
Sentiments are both from SU stamp set - Come to Bethlehem
Copic Markers
Wink of Stella pen - gold
Nestie - Standard Circle die - large
SU Real Estate Punch
Memento black inkpad
SU Pacific Point inkpad
Bling from stash

Hope to see you come and join in the fun of the challenge and show us your creativity.
I'm going to have an early night.
Thanks for stopping,
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

Challenge #89 at Crafting From the Heart

I'm running late today, I've had a bad cold and haven't slept much in the last few days and to top it off we've been having a heat wave. Had to opt out from church on Sunday so no choir singing either but we had a wedding to go to in the middle of the afternoon. and I felt marginally better but took a wet flannel for the trip which took about an hour. Forgot the panadol but got some throat lozenges to suck on. We didn't know anybody there except for our son, dil and the groom, so just sat at our table and didn't mix so hopefully haven't passed on the bug to anyone else. We are having an electrical storm at the moment so it's pretty muggy and it's nearly 11 p.m. not sure if I'll get any sleep tonight either. Just too hot!!!!
So..... better get on and do this post as not supposed to use computers during electrical storms.
Our sponsors for the new challenge at Crafting from the Heart are: Eureka Stamps and A Day for Daisies
I chose to use images from both sponsors, so here are my creations.......

 Recipe:
SU Real Red Cardstock for the cardbase, die cut and sentiment matte
White cardstock from stash
DP from Francheville 12x12 paper pad - Christmas Basics
Image is from A Day for Daisies - Candy Elf a
Sentiment is from Close to My Heart stamp set - Yuletide Carol
Die-namics die
Copic Markers
Bling from stash
D/S tape roller & foam dots

Recipe:
SU Real Red cardstock for cardbase and image matte
White cardstock from stash
DP from Couture Creations 12x12 paper pad  ~ Vintage Christmas
Image from Eureka Stamps - Caroling Angel
Sentiment from Close to My Heart stamp set - Yuletide Carol
Nestie Die -
Copic Markers
D/S tape roller & Foam Dots


Gotta go the lightning and thunder are getting closer and the rain has started so will hop off the computer, lol. don't want to add a burnt out computer to my woes.
Love to see you stopping by the challenge blog and dropping off an entry. Have you finished your Christmas cards yet. Mine are done, just have to get some time to write them out and post!!!!
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

Challenge #29 at Get Creative Challenges

Yeah, we've finally finished all the bouquets for my daughter's Feb wedding. We had quite a few to do and it's nice to be able to pack them away ready for use next year. Not finished yet though, we still have the invites, petal cones and fans to do and possibly some more floral decorations. Once the invites are done we can relax a bit and enjoy ?  Christmas prep and family get togethers.
Time now for the next challenge at Get Creative Challenges and this one has a Holiday Theme.
Our sponsor is the wonderful Sami Stamps
Here is my card......

Recipe:
White card for cardbase and die cut from stash
Small scraps of SU Kiwi Kiss cardstock
Scraps of SU Pistachio Pudding cardstock for snowflake border
DP from Francheville 12x12 paper pad - Christmas Basics
Image is from Sami Stamps - Little Star Angel
Sentiment from SU stamp set - Versatile Christmas
Nestie Die - Curved Rectangles
Memory Box Die - Gabriella Border
Copic Markers
D/S tape roller, foam dots and tacky glue

Okay, I'm bushed and its late. Hubby has been away overnight and has just rung to let me know exactly where he. He is still at least an hour away so we will be eating around 9:30  - 10 pm tonight. At the moment all I want to do is sleep so will go and make a coffee and hopefully wake up a bit.
Before I leave you to your day or evening let me encourage you to come and share your Holiday creations with us by linking up on the new challenge. A great prize to be won from our sponsor.
Love to check out your fab works of art.
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy 
 

Challenge #152 at 613 Avenue Create

Our second to last day of Spring and it's been a lovely day. We've had a few bad windy days lately and a major fire up north of the city. At least two deaths, many injuries and lots of loss of property, crops,and livestock. Heartbreaking for those involved and made even harder in the lead up to Christmas.
Before I move on and share with you regarding the new challenge at 613 Avenue Create, I would like to send thoughts and prayers to all who have been affected by this tragedy.
So..... the new challenge at 613 Avenue Create starts today and the theme is Anything Goes with an Optional Twist of using Paper Piecing Technique.
Our sponsors are Bugaboo Stamps and SLS Lines
I've used an image from Bugaboo Stamps and I'm also using the Twist..
Here's my card.......

Recipe:
White cardstock for basecard and mattes and to print image out
SU green (not sure which one as I couldn't find a pack (it's either a discontinued one or I'm just out of it!)
DP from Couture Creations 12x12   paper Pad ~ Vintage Christmas
Image from Bugaboo Stamps - Deacon-Piper  - I've paper pieced his hat using DP and cardstock, his hair with cardstock, his tunic -with DP, belt, hands and boots with cardstock.
The image does come with some music notes either side of it but because I fussy cut the image out and then adhered it to a diecut rectangle, I drew them in by hand so they are not accurate as per the original image
Sentiment is from SU stamps set - Christmas Cuties
Dies - Die-namics ~ Pierced Rectangles and a part of a Kaisercraft die
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
D/S tape roller, tacky glue and foam dots

Hubby has just returned home after being out for a few hours looking at Volkswagon vehicles in town - an anuual show.
Please stop by the challenge blog and check out all the wonderful DT inspirations and we would love to see your creations as well. So come join in the fun of the challenge and be in the running for a wonderful prize from our sponsors.
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

Time to hang the wreath - Challenge 87 at Crafting From the Heart

Hi all, hope you've had a great weekend. Mine was a bit up and down with not feeling 100%. Our DIL left to join our son in Japan to start their two week holiday before going onto Vietnam to surprise her family for another two weeks. Youngest daughter and my friend Rose came over today to once again do some more crafting for the wedding. We are nearly finished making all the bouquets, only have to bind them and add some ribbon tails. Then.....still have flowers for the groom and groomsmen and all the parents & grandparents. We are getting there! Lucky me woke up with a runny nose as well so I'm hoping it won't go into a full blown cold.
Anyway, onto sharing my DT card for the start of the new challenge at Crafting From the Heart. We are an Anything Goes challenge blog and this week our sponsors are Dis Digi Stamps and Beccy's Place.
We would love to see your creations this challenge so come join in the fun and be in the running for a super prize.
Here's my card.......

Recipe:
SU Tip Top Taupe
White card from stash for the image
Image from Beccy's Place - Aussie Wreath Set - (comes with some great Aussie sentiments too)
Copic Markers
SU Crumbcake inkpad
Bling (doorknob) from stash
D/S tape roller & Foam dots



Time for me to go get another tissue, lol and maybe a nice warm drink. Silly cold must be the fickle weather we are having. High temps for a week and now cold windy days, we even had rain overnight!!! It's nearly summer here so should be a bit more consistent than that!!!
Anyway, thanks for stopping by and we really would like to catch your entries this week so please stop by and link up one of your masterpieces!!!
Take Care,
Hugs,. Sandyy

A beautiful angel to share at Christmas Challenge 145 at Aud Sentiments

Here is my second post for today showcasing our sponsor at Aud Sentiments challenge blog. The challenge starts today and our sponsor is Lacy Sunshine Stamps and the theme is Anything Goes plus a sentiment.
Here is my card........

Recipe:
White cardstock from stash
Image is from Lacy Sunshine Stamps ~ Peace on Earth  - Angel Kisses Collection
Nestie Dies - to cut cardbase ~ A2 Floral Ribbon Threader dies
                  - Romantic Rectangles
Sentiment is from SU stamp set - Mixed Medley
Couture Creations embossing folder ~ Scattered Notes
Punches - small circle and small scalloped circle
Ribbon from stash
Copic Markers
Wink of Stella pen -clear (used on her wings and gown)
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
D/S tape roller & Foam Dots

I am entering my card into the following challenges:
4 Crafty Chicks - Challenge #273 ~ Inspired by a Christmas song (my favourite - Oh Holy Night , I've used music embossed background for my angel to add to the musical theme)
Crimbo Crackers - Challenge 94 ~ Angels

Ok that is the end of my typing for today. Love to see you dropping off an entry at the challenge blog 
Going to go and have a cold drink and a few quiet moments in front of the tv and maybe an early night (for me, anyway as I'm a night owl!!!!)
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy 

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

Another scorcher here in Adelaide, didn't manage much sleep last night and also had our 13 month old granddaughter sharing the bed with me. She woke up once during the night so I gave her some water and thankfully she went straight back to sleep. We started the morning off with a trip to the accountants to finalize our tax for 2014/15 and I forgot one of the details of a share sale so still have that to do tomorrow. A visit to Mum and then back home to go to a friend's for craft but we decided to go see a film instead since there was just the two of us today.
So here I am posting a bit late for the new challenge that starts today at Crafty Girls Creations. Hope you pop over to the challenge blog and check out all the fab DT inspiration using images from our sponsor Sami Stamps
Here is my card......another Christmas card for my stash, it won't be long before I will be having to post them out.

Recipe:
SU Garden Green cardstock for the cardbase
White cardstock from stash
DP from Kaisercraft 12x12 paper pad ~ North Pole
Image from Sami Stamps - Christmas Morning Joy 
Sentiment is from the above Kaisercraft paper pad
Nestie Die - Labels Two
Copic Markers
Black Pen for the faux stitching
Snowflake Punch
Bling from stash
D/S tape roller and Foam Dots


Better move on and I have another post to share so please take a look at both cards and I would love to hear what you think.
Come and join in the fun of the challenge too and share your creativity with us.
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

Challenge 9 has begun at Crafty Girlz Challenges

Here is my second card for today and I've had to blog it straight after the previous one, so please scroll down and check out my baby card on the previous post.
So.....onto my DT card for the new challenge starting today at Crafty Girlz Challenges. Our theme is Anything Goes with a twist of "Wintry" Our sponsor this month is the fabulous Dr. Digi's House of Stamps.
Here is my card to share today......

Recipe:
SU Early Espresso cardstock for the cardbase and punched piece
Aquamarine cardstock from stash
White cardstock from stash
Image is from Dr. Digi's House of Stamps - We Three Kings
Sentiment is from SU stamp set ~ Versatile Christmas
Embossing folder from Couture Creations - 5x7 ~ Scattered Notes
Copic Markers
Punch is from Fiskars
SU Real Estate Punch 
Ribbon from stash
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
D/S tape roller and foam dots

Time for me to go and think about our evening meal. I hope you've had a good weekend and are ready for the coming week. Love to see what you come up with this week, so come and join in the fun of the challenge and share your creativity and check out everyone's projects too.
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

Hello! Challenge #150 at 613 Avenue Create

Yep it's World Hello Day! and the challenge starting today at 613 Avenue Create has the optional twist of using the word Hello on your creation. Our sponsors are Sami Stamps and STAMPlorations.
Here is my project.......

Recipe:
SU Crumbcake cardstock for the basecard, mattes, punched border piece and scallop oval sentiment piece
SU Pink Pirouette cardstock for matte, punched border piece and sentiment oval piece
White cardstock from stash
DP from First Edition 8x8 paper pad ~ It's a Girlo
Image from Sami Stamps - Looking at my Sweet
Sentiment from SU stamp set ~ Sweet Little Sentiments
Martha Stewart border punch
SU Large oval and Scalloped oval punches
Ribbon from Portacraft
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
D/S tape roller & foam dots

My teamies and I would love to see you entering something in the challenge and also popping in and leaving us a comment or two. I have another post for later today so please hop back and check out my latest card.
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy
 

Challenge #85 has started at Crafting from the Heart challenges

Another warm day spent inside with my daughter and my friend Rose working away on wedding DIY projects. Rachel and I finished her bouquet with placement help from Rose for the overall effect of flowers and ribbon tucks to fill in any bare spots. We are very pleased with ourselves and now........we only have four more to make plus something for the little girls, the guys and mums (me included) and the grandmothers as well. Rose is still beading away on the dress and it's looking lovely.
Now, everyone has gone except for our young grandson who has been here all day as well, I can finally sit at the computer and type up my post for today and share my DT card. Our sponsor this challenge is Sassy Studio Designs and the team were given a couple of images to work with.
Here is my make........

Recipe:
Cardbase was bought as a pack from the craft fair I went to last Thursday
Matte is SU Crumbcake cardstock ( I embossed lines on it to look like a panelled door and went around it with a Copic marker, the other embossed line is behind her leg!!!!
Hessian trim is a piece I rescued from the rubbish pile of wedding cast offs.
Image is from Sassy Studio Designs - Hanging the wreath Sassy
Sentiment is from SU stamp set - Christmas Cuties
Copic Markers - my wreath looks a bit bluish here but it is really more green in real life as is her jumper
Enamel Dot from SU
Bling from stash
Large oval punch from SU
Memento Tuxedo black inkpad
SU Crumbcake inkpad
D/S tape roller & foam dots

I am entering my card into the following challenges:
Christmas Card Challenges - Challenge #49 ~ Anything Goes
Crafting With Friends - Challenge 10 ~ Anything Goes
Simply Papercraft - Challenge 17 ~ Anything Goes



Hope you will come and join in the fun at Crafting from the Heart challenge and check out the DT creations and maybe hop around to some of the other entries as well.
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

Challenge 8 at Crafty Girls Creations

A bit late posting this one. We were out at the craft fair till late afternoon. Came home and rang my Mum to catch up with her and then went out to tea. Just got home, forgot that it was choir night so I've missed that and think I will have an early night!!!
Before I do, I will let you know about the new challenge that has started at Crafty Girls Creations and encourage you to come and join in with us. Our sponsors are Bugaboo and Deedee's Digis. I chose an image from each to make up and here are my cards.
The first using a Deedee's Digi......

Recipe:
SU Tip Top Taupe cardstock for the cardbase
White cardstock from stash
Image and sentiment are from Deedee's digis ~  Away in a Manger ( funny I hadn't looked at the coloured image that is shown in the shop since I first chose this one and now that I'm going back to get the link I see I have coloured it very much like the sample!!!)
Couture Creations - Champagne & Holly embossing folder
Nestie Die - Deckled Classic Oval - large
White ribbon from SU 
Copic Markers
D/S tape roller & foam dots

 

Recipe:

SU Real Red Cardstock for basecard, panel and punched oval

White cardstock from stash 

Scrap of SU Kiwi Kiss for matte and punched Scalloped oval

Image is from Bugaboo ~ Peace, Love, Joy Penguins

I think that the sentiment was from a new SU set

Paper corrugating tool - I tore the red strip and then corrugated it and added white ink

Twine 

Copic Markers

Punches - SU small & large ovals and Scalloped oval punches

SU White inkpad & Garden Green inkpad

D/S tape roller & Foam Dots

Time to go, 

Thanks for stopping by and I would love to hear what you think of my cards.

Take Care,

Hugs, Sandy

 

Bingo Fun with Aud Sentiments Challenge #144

Do you like to play Bingo and create cards etc. You will love the new challenge starting today at Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog. Our sponsor this fortnight is My Artistic Adventures.I'm off today to a craft fair with a friend instead of our usual crafting afternoon at her place. Looking forward to checking out some of the new products and techniques and maybe sitting down and doing a card class. Hope you all have a great day whether it be at work or play.
Here's my card to share....... I made a suspension card using the star and bird from the collage sheet. I used the following line from the bingo chart (below) Embossing, rubber or digi (digi collage sheet) and a die cut

Recipe:
SU Pink Pirouette cardstock for card and diecut scalloped circle frame
SU Bashful Blue cardstock for matte
Images are from My Artistic Adventures - Vintage Angels Peace on Earth Christmas Tree tag ornament collage sheet
Bingo chart (below) 
Martha Stewart border punch
Nestie scalloped die punch
Circle punch
Sizzix Embossing folder
Dental Floss
Tacky glue
D/S tape roller and foam dots
White gel pen
Wink of Stella ~ clear

I am entering my card into the following challenges:
Time Out Challenges - Challenge #43 ~ Christmas with optional twist purple &/or pink
Crafting by Designs - November editiong ~ Anything Goes
Fab 'n Funky Challenges - Challenge  #280 ~ Die Cuts and/or Punches (I've used both)
Wonderful Wednesdays - Anything Goes
A Snowflakes Promise - Challenge 9 ~ Christmas or winter themed
City Crafter Challenge -  Week 286 ~ Getting Ready for Christmas

Here's the bingo chart........... 

 

Better schedule this post as it's nearly time for my friend to arrive. My fellow teamies and I would love to see you entering the challenge this fortnight and pop over to the challenge blog and check out the other DT inspiration.
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

Challenge #27 - Yeah!!! Our one year Blogaversary at Get Creative Challenges

Welcome to my blog today and I hope you will join in celebrating our one year Blogaversary at Get Creative Challenges by popping in and checking out the DT creations and also by adding one of yours to the challenge. Our sponsors are Polka Doodles and our own - Angie's cards and digis
The celebration will continue over the next challenge as well with an additional sponsor - Limited Runs
Here is my card using one of Angie's images......

Recipe:
SU Pacific Point cardstock for the basecard and matte
Yellow cardstock from stash
White cardstock for the image
Image is from Angie's cards and digis  ~   Little Lila Picking Flowers 
Sentiment and label stamp are from Close to My Heart set - a stamp of the month set called Framed
DP is from First Edition 12x12 paper pad  ~ Hideaway
Nestie Die - leafy squares ( I think - my daughter and a friend have been here today crafting for wedding and things have been moved looking for a stamp set, which I didn't find in the end!!!)
Copic Markers
Tim Holtz Distress ink - Vintage Photo
SU Ballet Blue inkpad (for cloudy sky)
D/S tape roller and Foam Dots

I am entering my card into the following challenges:(back later)

Well once again it's time for me to go, I didn't get a lot of sleep with our little 1 year old sleeping with me last night - she was very restless.
My teamies and I would love to see you dropping off one of your creations at the challenge blog,
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

Hostess thank you gift or card - challenge #148 at 613 Avenue Create

Another busy weekend, yesterday we went to a friend's 30th and he had the theme of Octoberfest and had home brew beer and kransky sausages with all the trimmings. We dressed up in costume, I had a reddish wig with plaits, skirt, top and a vest that I made by cutting up a tank top and adding eyelets and a shoelace to tie it with. It was a good night. Then today we had church, lunch at home and then I joined in the bride & bridesmaid's gathering to talk about our daughter's wedding preparations. I brought home our little granddaughter with me afterwards to stay overnight as both Mum and Dad are going out to separate functions. I'm hoping she will sleep all night as she has already gone to bed about an hour ago and it's only about 7 p.m. here. I'm late posting due to the above activities!!!!
Anyway here is my card for the new challenge starting today at 613 Avenue Create - the theme is Anything Goes with the Optional Twist of making a Hostess thank you gift or card....... I chose to make a gift with a premade box that I decorated with card, designer paper and an image.  Chocolates for the gift and a little thank you tag. Our sponsors for the challenge are QKR Stampede, My Whimsical Little World and Toadstool Printables.
Here it is........

 Recipe:
Premade box
SU Garden Green cardstock for the mattes, tag and diecut
White cardstock from stash
Image is from QKR Stampede - digi 13812 Special Delivery
Tag sentiment and star are from SU set
Tag Punch is from SU
Ribbon from stash
Cellophane bag and Cellophane clear wrapping with gold stars both from stash
Nestie Dies - Large standard circle die and scalloped circle die
DP from Francheville - 12x12 paper pad ~  Christmas Basics

I am entering my gift box into the following challenges:
2 Creative Chicks - Showcase #4 ~ Anything Goes
Cards and Scrap - Challenge 106 - Christmas
Crafts Galore Encore Challenge - November ~ Use a stamp or digi on your project
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra - Anything Christmas

Please come and check out my teamies creations on the challenge blog and we would love to see your creations as well.
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

Challenge #83 at Crafting From the Heart

Mondays are becoming my crafting day with my daughter preparing for her wedding next year. We decorated jars today and also made some burlap flowers whilst my friend Rose (who has offered to help) sewed pearls and bling onto the wedding dress. A very productive day except for me burning the tip of my finger with the hot glue gun!!!!
Well that's enough chatter I will move on and share my cards  with you for the new challenge beginning today at Crafting from the Heart. We have two sponsors and they are Delicious Doodles and Deedee's digis.
Our theme is as usual Anything Goes - so easy to join in........
Here are my cards.....
The first using a Delicious Doodles image

Recipe:
SU Night of Navy cardstock for base and matte
White cardstock from stash for matte, diecuts and punched pieces
DP from Hampton Art 6x6 paper pad ~ Ki ~ Berry Blast
Image is from Delicious Doodles - Pretty Poppy
Dies - Nestie Deckled Rectangles ~ large and Memory Box
Punches - Martha Stewart punch and SU Circle punch and Scalloped Circle punch
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
D/S tape roller & Foam Dots

I am entering my card into the following challenges (back later)


Now for my second card..... I had an ink failure....always run out an the most inopportune times, so had to use another grey and ended up with too much in the top section of my poor zebra's head, so......now he looks like he is wearing a hat, and why not he's also wearing roller skates!!!!!

Recipe:
SU Basic Black cardstock  for cardbase and mattes
SU Real Red cardstock for matte and punched label
White cardstock from stash for image and sentiment
Image from Deedee's Digis - Go Wild
DP from stash
Die - Spellbinders ~ Celebra'tions ~ Pierced Squares
Label and Circle punches  from SU
Wink of Stella Pen - Gold
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo black inkpad
D/S tape roller & Foam Dots

I am entering my card into the following....

Well once more it's time to say goodbye and hope to see you over at the challenge blog with one of your wonderful creations. Don't forget to check out my teamies inspirational DT cards this week.
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

Second Post today - My DT card for Crafty Girls Creations ~ Challenge 9

Oops, I nearly forgot to make this one, have been busy again babysitting. I had 3 yesterday, the 4 yr old grandson and one 1 yr old granddaughter and the 18 month old granddaughter. I had the boy and youngest granddaughter with me at my craft class which I teach on Wednesday mornings. They are not too bad but the little one was getting a bit tired towards the end of the class and to make matters worse one of my ladies who has had health issues and been away for quite a while turned up and two of the cards we were doing had either a digital element that I had printed off at home or was using a push out sheet from Lily of the Valley and it was a set of 3. One that I had made up for an example. We ended up being resourceful and tracing off the basic card pieces and there were extra D/S pieces so her card looked like the original in the end. So all went home happy!!!
Anyway that brings me to my card that I managed to get done whilst the two youngest were playing and grizzling in the cot in the family room. It took me a while in between getting drinks for everyone and settling disputes, lol.
Now onto the new challenge at Crafty Girls Creations starting today - Our sponsor is Di's Digi Stamps and I used this stamp that I purchased a while back.
Please scroll down and check out my first post of today and see what I created for another challenge blog.
Here's my card........

Recipe:
White card from stash for cardbase and top layer
Embossing folder by Die'sire Embossalicious ~ Christmas Elegance
Image is from Di's Digi Stamps ~ Shepherds Singsong
Sentiment is from SU  stamp set ~ Come to Bethlehem
Copic Markers
Foam Dots
Red ribbon from stash
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad

I am entering my card into the following challenges"
Cute Card Thursday - Challenge 396 ~ Anything Goes
Share Joy Challenge - Challenge 8 "Sketch/Clean & Simple
Crafting By Designs - Get Ready for Christmas ~ October Edition
Crafty Gals Corner Challenge - Challenge #42 ~ Ribbons and/or Flourishes


We would love to see your creations this challenge so drop by the blog and leave us an entry.
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

Challenge #143 at Aud Sentiments

Time for another challenge at Aud Sentiments and this fortnight the theme is Birthday. Check out the blog and see what my fellow teamies have to offer and to get the free sentiment. We'd love to see you using the sentiments that appear each challenge. Our sponsors for this challenge are Sassy Studio Designs and Stitchy Bear  Digital Stamps.
Hope you pop back later today and check out my second post for today with another DT card and another challenge for you to participate in.
Here's my card.............

Recipe:
SU Pacific Point cardstock for the cardbase and small strip
Purple cardstock from stash
White cardstock from stash
DP from Sugar & Spice Studio - 12x12 paper pad ~ Chantilly
Image from Stitchy Bear Digital Stamps ~ Fashion Gal Lotti
Sentiment from SU set ~ Birthday Wishes 
Spellbinder dies - Classic Hearts & Edgeabilities ~ Inserts One
SU small wide oval punch
Embossing folder Reflections from Ultimate Crafts
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo Black Inkpad
SU Orchid Opulence Inkpad
Bling from stash

I am entering my card into the following challenges"
Wonderful Wednesday -  21 October ~ Anything Goes

Time for me to leave you, but before I do let me encourage you to pop into the challenge blog and drop off an entry in the challenge. We would love to see you!!!
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

Happy Fall - Challenge #146 at 613 Avenue Create

It's a hot day today here but the house isn't too bad. Had church this morning and ended up having to do a big loop around the city to get there as they had blocked off the main street into town for a community event. So......myself and everyone else that was out and about took a lot more time to get where we all wanted to go!!! I suppose the important part was that I did get there in time to change into my choir uniform and practise before going in to the service. I came home the same way and took just as long to get home, lol.
Well onto my card for today and also the new challenge at 613 Avenue Create. It's Anything Goes as usual with an Optional Twist of Creating Your Own Challenge from the chart ~ The Sights & Activities of Autumn.
I decided to use the twist and have included a few of the many different elements from the chart. Our Sponsors for the challenge this week are: Melonheadz Illustrating, Morgan's Artworld & STAMPlorations.

Here is my card using a STAMPlorations image......
I used pumpkin, indian corn, scarecrow, crows, leaves and sunflowers.

 Recipe:
SU Early Espresso cardstock for the cardbase and mattes
SU Pumpkin Pie cardstock for the mattes
DP was an internet find (both the autumn leaves and the tree with the crows)
Pumpkin framed image is from STAMPlorations and is called Framed Pumkin
Sentiment is also from STAMPlorations and is from a set of 3 called Fall Sentiments
Sunflowers were from Robyn's Fetish
Corn and the scarecrow were  internet finds
Fence Diecut (sorry have to find it, I already had it cut and in my diecut stash for easy use)
Copic Markers for the pumpkin, scarecrow, corn and sunflowers
D/S tape roller and foam dots

Here is the chart for you to check out all the different things you could use on your creations.......

 

Hubby has decided to come home after being out all day on a motorbike ride with his club so I had better go see what he is up to and work out something for our evening meal.
Please pop in to the neighborhood at 613 Avenue Create and check out all the wonderful DT makes and we would love to see you dropping off an entry this week.
Thanks for stopping by
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

Challenge 81 starts today at Crafting from the Heart

A productive day crafting with my daughter today. We made decorations for her wedding. She now has 3 cute suitcases to use as her card box. we decorated the top one with some lace that we tea dyed and printed the letters out in a fancy font to spell out cards. trimmed them into rectangles and distressed inked the edges. Also inked some little pegs to use to attach them to some twine for the inside top of the suitcase. Then we decorated a very large coffee jar with some hessian and the rest of the dyed lace and added a pretty lace and hessian flower. Back to the computer to print out a tag saying Advice Jar and then again to make some little cards to go into another old box for people to write on. Then after that we got back to sewing those doilies onto the sheer curtaining for her photo booth. We still have quite a few to do!!!
Anyway.......back to the real reason for my post and that is to let you know that a new challenge started today at Crafting from the Heart challenge blog. It's an Anything Goes theme each week and our sponsors this time around are: Drawn with Character and Lacy Sunshine. I chose an image from both sponsors so here are my cards.........

Number 1 is using a Lacy Sunshine image......

Recipe: SU Garden Green cardstock for the card base and sentiment mattes
White card from stash
SU Pistachio Pudding cardstock for the diecut
DP is from Kaisercraft - 12x12 paper pad ~ Holy Night
Image is from Lacy Sunshine - Hollyanna Ethereal Enchantress
Sentiment was from a freebie set with a magazine purchase
Dies - Nestie  - Captivating Squares and Rounded Squares
Copic Markers
D/S tape roller and foam dots
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad

I am entering my card into the following challenges:
Craft Your Passion Challenges - Challenge 283 ~ Anything Goes
Not Just Cards - Challenge #25 ~ Anything Goes
Crafting With Friends - Challenge 8 ~ Anything Goes
Creative Fingers Challenge Blog - Challenge #95 ~ Anything Goes
Polkadoodles - Challenge Week 41 ~ Use a Die Cut



My second card is using a Drawn with Character image.......

Recipe:
SU Garden Green cardstock for the card base, mattes and die cut
White cardstock from stash
DP are both from Francheville 12x12 paper pad - Christmas Basics
Embossing folder from Die'sire
Image from Drawn with Character - Penguin dressed up as Rudolph
Sentiment from SU - A Holly Jolly Christmas set
Nestie Dies - Standard Circles ~ large and small
SU large oval punch and scalloped oval punch
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo black inkpad
D/S tape roller and Foam Dots

I am entering my card into the following challenges: (back later)
Christmas Card Challenges - Challenge #45 ~ Anything Goes
Crazy 4 Challenges - Challenge C4C307 ~ Costumed Characters
Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge - Challenge 101 ~ ATG with a twist - something starting with "S" (scarf)
Simply Papercraft - Challenge 15 ~ Anything Goes

Well once more I've come to the end of my verbal ramble and would ask you to consider popping into the challenge blog to check out all the fab DT work and we would love to see you entering the challenge with one of your creations. Two fabulous prizes on offer - so come and join in the fun.
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

2nd post for today - Challenge 6 at Crafty Girls Creations

It's that time of the month when I have two posts to share in one day, so please scroll down and check out my previous DT card and check out how my day started, it's been a doozy.
So....here goes.... A new challenge is beginning today at Crafty Girls Creations and as always, the theme is Anything Goes. Got a love an easy challenge theme, your creativity can go wild!!!!
Our Sponsor this challenge is Beccy's Place and I chose the joyous dancing Skunk to create with.
Here is my card.....

Recipe: White cardstock for the basecard, and birthday sentiment ~ from stash
SU Basic Black cardstock for matte, diecut and punched pieces
DP (Heart paper) - from Craft 15x15cm mini stack - Hello
Words - Hello and Beautiful cut from the same pack above
DP (Music) from Kaisercraft 6 1/2x6 1/2 papeer pad - Be-YOU-tiful
Image is from Beccy's Place - Springtime Spunky
Birthday Sentiment from SU -Petite Pairs
Nestie Dies - Standard Circle - large
                  - Classic Scalloped Circles - large
Two circle punches, large oval and scalloped oval punches
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
D/S Tape roller & foam dots

I am entering my card into the following challenges:
Crafting with an Attitude - Challenge 8 ~ Anything Goes
Seize the Birthday - Birthday + Topping ~ Splatter or Anything Goes theme
Southern Girls Challenge - Let's Celebrate

Hope to see you entering the challenge and would love to have you stop by and leave a comment. Don't forget to check out all the fab DT inspiration on the challenge blog too.
Ok back to my crazy life....
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

Challenge #42 at Aud Sentiments

Hi everyone, a busy day today looking after grandchildren, extra fur babies and having the police raid the house across the street for a drug crop. The man that lived in the house previously drank too much and was conned into signing something when he went into business owning a pub of all things. A lenghty court case and after about 3 years he had to give the house up as it had been sold from underneath him years ago. He would be horrified to know the new owners had set it up inside to grow drugs. What a crazy world we live in!!!!!
I thought I would get a start on writing up my 2 posts for today whilst the grandies are watching some tv. I had four of them here yesterday and these 3 stayed overnight with us. We were going to have a picnic at our local school but after preparing everything one of the girls was complaining about an upset stomach so we came back home and picnicked on a blanket on the front lawn instead. They still enjoyed themselves.
Our sponsor this challenge is Doodle Pantry  and the theme is Halloween
Here is my card using digi paper, sentiments and one of the pre-coloured images from the set....

Recipe:
SU Pumpkin Pie cardstock
Purple cardstock from stash
White cardstock from stash
DP, sentiments and Pre-coloured Image are all from Doodle Pantry - Spooky Worms
Nestie Dies - Standard Circles - large and small
D/S tape roller and Foam Dots

I am entering my card into the following challenge:
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - Challenge 332 ~ Autumn/Halloween/Thanksgiving/Bonfire Night
DL ART - Challenge #166 ~ Halloween

Time for me to pop up the shops and get some cold meat to make the youngsters some lunch before they go nuts, lol. I can leave them here with my DIL(not their mum) so I don't have to make sure everyone has seat belts on. It will be quicker that way.
Please come and join in the challenge at Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog this fortnight and check out the DT cards, My teamies and I would love to see you stopping by our personal blogs as well.
Take care,
Hugs, Sandy

Halloween month is upon us....a new challenge at Get Creative Challenges

Hubby and I are both suffering from a gastro bug that has been going around and affected several of the family. So trying to take it easy and not go anywhere which is not hard today, it is quite warm outside and being a public holiday no shops are open to tempt me, not even the craft shop, sigh!!! So that gives me time to do some colouring and some commenting on my DT duties and to write up my post to schedule for later today. Our theme this week at Get Creative Challenges is Halloween and the sponsor is: The Fantasy Art of Nikki Burnette. I don't celebrate Halloween so it is always a challenge to me to come up with something that I am ok with,
Here is my card......

Recipe:
SU Basic Black cardstock
White card from stash
DP from Kaisercraft 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 paper pad - 13th Hour
Image from The Fantasy Art of Nikki Burnette - Rila
Sentiment from Close to My Heart stamp set - Eek & Shriek
Bats & Mouse from Close to My Heart stamp set - Creepy Creatures
Copic Markers
Bling from stash
D/S tape runner & foam dots

I am entering the following challenges:
Craft Your Passion Challenges - Challenge 282 ~ Anything Goes
Not Just Cards Challenges - Challenge #25 ~ Anything Goes
Our Crafty Corner - Challenge 2 ~ Anything Goes?Getting Ready for Halloween
Doodle Pantry - Ants in My Pantry Digital Challenge 10 ~ Anything Goes



Come and join in the fun of the challenge and let us see your Halloween creations. Don't forget to pop in and check out all my teamies makes and see what the sponsor has on offer at her shop.
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

Challenge #144 starts at 613 Avenue Create

Hi all, hope you are all having a fabulous weekend. It's a long weekend here in Oz and it's the first really hot one we've had for quite a while especially since it is still Spring here. Today also was the start of daylight saving lucky for me and many others, lol, that the phones automatically change otherwise it throws the whole day out. As it is hubby has changed the kitchen clock but not the one in the family room!!!
Anyway onto sharing my DT card for 613 Avenue Create today. Our challenge theme is Anything Goes with the Optional Twist of using the colour Pink. The sponsor for this challenge is Aurora Wings and I got this fab steampunk angel to play with. I went with just the Anything Goes theme, no pink in mine at all.
Here it is......

Recipe:
SU Early Espresso cardstock for the cardbase and the diecut
SU Crumbcake cardstock for the matte, sentiment and stamped corner piece
DP from Kaisercraft 6 1/2x 6 1/2 paper pad ~ Base Coat
Image is from Aurora Wings - Steampunk Angel
Sentiment is from Close to My Heart stamp set -
Stamped corner embellishment also from the same stamp set
Die - Kaisercraft
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
D/S tape roller & Foam Dots

I am entering my card into the following challenges:
Catch the Bug Challenge Blog - October ~ Anything Goes
Crafting With Dragonflies - Challenge #44 ~ Anything Goes
Crafting With Friends - Challenge 7 ~ Anything Goes
Crafty Catz - Challenge #295 ~ Fantasy/Fairy
QKR Stampede - Challenge #159 ~ Anything Goes
Simply Papercraft Challenges - Challenge `14 ~ Anything Goes
Crafting With An Attitude - Challenge 8 ~Anything Goes
Sassy Studio Designs - Challenge DTBST 301 ~ Make it Fly
Crafty Gals Corner - Challenge #39 ~ Things with Wings
Mod Squad Challenge Blog - Anything With Wings


My teamies and I would love to see you stop by the neighborhood and drop off one of your creations and you just may be the winner of the prize from our sponsor  or be featured next week as one of the top 3 or an Honourable Mention.
Looking forward to seeing all the wonderful entries this challenge.
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

New Sponsor at Crafting From the Heart Challenge 79

It's been a lovely day for the first day of the school holidays. I had our 3 oldest grandchildren to look after today and we decided to take a picnic lunch over to the school playground near us so we could enjoy the sunshine and also for the kids to have fun on the play equipment. We came back home and the two girls decided they wanted to be creative. The youngest stamped and coloured with Marvy Markers and the oldest girl decided to draw a character and colour her in. Young Isaac also did a colourful drawing after we all told him how to use my markers without damaging them!!!
Now it's time for me to let you know about the new challenge starting today at Crafting From the Heart. It is as usual an Anything Goes Theme and we have a new sponsor as well. Fab creations from:  The Fantasy Art of Nikki Burnette .
Here is my creation using one of her images.......

Recipe:
SU Tempting Turquoise cardstock for the cardbase, matte and punched label
SU Burnt Brown Sugar cardstock for the mattes
DP from
Image from The Fantasy Art of Nikki Burnette - Shelby - Version 3
Sentiment from SU -
Copic Markers
SU Night of Navy inkpad
SU Ballet Blue inkpad (to create the cloudy sky background)
SU label punch
D/S tape roller and foam dots

My fellow teamies and I would love to see your creations this week and with an Anything Goes theme you should have no trouble coming up with something to share. Once you link up, you will be in the running for the prize from our sponsor this week.
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

My second post for today - Challenge 5 at Crafty Girls Creations

Another post for today, please check out my previous post to see my latest Christmas card and get the challenge details.
This post is to share my DT card for Crafty Girls Creations - the challenge is run fortnightly and is an Anything Goes Theme, so get your supplies out and create something to join in with us. If you head over to the challenge blog you can see all the fab makes from the DT. Our sponsor for this challenge is a new one for us - it's Dmitry of FabrikaFantasy
Here is my card.........It was a bit dull outside when I took the picture so I brightened it up slightly. In both pictures(the untouched one and the brightened one), the colours aren't quite true. Take the treasure chest for example I used a couple of shades of brown copic markers and it came out purple, lol and the DP should be a duller blue as well.

Recipe:
SU Hello Honey cardstock for the cardbase
Black cardstock from stash
White cardstock from stash to print images and to stamp the sentiment
DP from SU 12x12 paper pack ~ High Tide
Image from FabrikaFantasy ~ Pirate Parrot 1 - I made lots of copies so I could cut pieces from each to 3 D the parrot. You can't really see that in the picture but I think it looks ok in real life. I used the precoloured image with the background and just cropped it to create the extra images - that way I already had the size of the parrot right!!!
Sentiment is from Close to My Heart set - Kaboom
Punches - two different sized circle punches
Copic Markers
SU Pacific Point inkpad
D/S tape roller and Foam Dots

I am entering my card into the following challenges:
Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes

Hope to see you popping in to the challenge blog and joining the challenge this fortnight. Another easy Anything Goes Theme......No hardship creating something for the challenges.
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

Challenge 141 at Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog

Another busy day trying to sort out some things for our youngest granddaughter's first birthday party. Our daughter has placement in a hospital next week as her final part of her EN course and the party is on the next Saturday so she won't have much time to do anything next week.
So......here I am with my first of two posts for today. This one is for the new challenge that started today at Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog and has the theme of: Let's Get Started on Christmas Projects....with a sentiment.
Our sponsors are Lacy Sunshine Stamps and Stitchy Bear Stamps. I got to play with this cutie from Lacy Sunshine Stamps.
Here is my finished card......... I cased the sketch from a magazine that I recently purchased and altered it slightly

Recipe:
Burgundy card from stash
White card from stash
Gold matte finish card from stash
SU Pear Pizzazz cardstock
DP from Francheville 12x12 paper pad ~  Christmas Basics and Kaisercraft 12x12 paper pad ~ Holy Night
Image from Lacy Sunshine Stamps ~ Twinkles Boo
Sentiment from SU
Punches - Martha Stewart border punch and SU Large Oval and Scalloped Oval
Die - Die-namics Double Stitched Oval
Copic Markers
Wink of Stella (on the stars)
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
D/S tape roller and Foam Dots

I am entering my card into the following challenges:
Addicted to Stamps and More - Challenge #163 ~ Addicted to Holidays
Fab 'n' Funky Challenges - Challenge 274 ~ Cute Critters and/or Christmas
Inspiration Destination Challenges - Challenge 52 ~ Anything Goes
A Snowflakes promise - Challenge 6 ~ Christmas or Winter Theme
Paperminutes - Challenge #401 ~ Christmas in September
Papertake Weekly Challenge - Christmas
Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes

My fellow teamies and I would love to see your Christmas creations, so why not pop over to the challenge blog and check out all the DT creations and join in the fun. There's a freebie sentiment as well from our own
Ginny H.
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

Women's Friendship Day and Free Sentiments at 613 Avenue Create

Hi, it's time for a new challenge at 613 Avenue Create and the theme is Anything Goes  with an Optional Twist of Women's Friendship. We also have some free sentiments for you to use. If you use them on your project please give credit to our own Kathi Silvia. Our sponsors for this challenge are: Lacy Sunshine Stamps and Oddball Art Stamp Co. I've used an image from Oddball Art Stamp Co to make my card this week.
Here it is....... I've also used the Anything Goes Theme.

Recipe:
SU Hello Honey cardstock for the cardbase
SU Night of Navy for the mattes and diecuts
White cardstock from stash
DP from Kaisercraft 6 1/2x6 1/2 paper pad - Tea Break
Image from Oddball Art Stamp Co.  - Skylar & Friends Signs of Spring #204
Sentiment from Close to my Heart
Dies - Quickutz die - Nesting Frames 10
        - Memory Box  - Elegant Swirl
Copic Markers
SU Ballet Blue inkpad
Pearls are from SU
D/S tape roller and foam Dots

I am entering my card into the following challenges:
Crafty Calender Challenge - September ~ Anything Goes
Hiding in My Craft Room - Challenge #217 ~ Freestyle
Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenges - Challenge #100 ~ Celebration of any kind
Crafting With Friends - Challenge 6 ~ Anything Goes
Daring Cardmakers - Fashion Week ~ Feature a whole outfit
Simply Papercraft - Challenge 13 ~ Anything Goes
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - Challenge 329 ~ Add some bling
Crafting with an Attitude - Challenge 7 ~ Anything Goes


Well that's it from me, a bit late as we've been out for a last minute organised family dinner at a Chinese restaurant and I've kept our youngest granddaughter as she is not settling for our daughter and she got no sleep last night. She'll hopefully sleep tonight and at least our daughter and her fiancee will get an uninterupted sleep. They also have his grandmother living with them and I think my daughter stresses about everyone not getting any rest. It won't hurt me for one night.
Please come and join us this week for the challenge. Get out your crafting goodies and make something to link up this week. We would love to see your entries.
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy