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