Challenge #51 at Get Creative Challenges

It's been a bit of a mixture of weather today, but did force myself to do a couple of loads of washing, lol.... hope it's been a good day for you whichever part of the world you are at present.
We have a new challenge starting today at Get Creative Challenges. Our sponsor is Karleigh Sue Designs. The theme is Anything Goes.
Here is my card.....

Recipe:
SU cardstock, Vellum from stash, DP from a paper pack I picked up cheap at the newsagents - no cover, Image is from Karleigh Sue Designs ~ Prissy Peacock, Sentiment, spider and web are from Close To My Heart stamp sets. Cog diecuts from stash. Large oval and scalloped oval from SU
Brads from stash,Copic Markers, D/S tape runner and foam dots

Hope to see you over at the challenge blog with an entry or two.
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

Challenge #167 at Aud Sentiments

Hi, I've been out to the Andre Rieu concert and had a great time with friends. Now, it's time to get my post up and running for the new challenge that has started at Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog. Our theme is Cute & a Sentiment. The sponsor for the challenge is Bugaboo Stamps.
Here is what I created.....

Recipe:
Quill Violet cardstock for cardbase and punched circle matte
White cardstock from stash
DP is from Crafter's Choice (have to check later!)
Image is from Bugaboo Stamps - BugPunkyKidz Sitter
Sentiments are from Kanban Stamps ~ two different sets
Die-namics square die
SU Circle Punches
Flowers from stash
Leaves are from a Martha Stewart punch
Copic Markers
D/S tape roller & foam dots

I am entering my card into the following challenges:
Crafty Gals Corner - Challenge #95 ~ Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Wonderful Wednesdays - Anything Goes
Crafty Sentiments Designs - Anything Goes
Lemon Shortbread Challenge - Challenge #27 ~ Anything Goes
Craft Your Passion - Challenge 335 ~ Anything Goes
Dream Valley Challenges - Challenge #143 ~ One for the Girls

We would love to see you stopping by with an entry or two. So many cute images out there, I'm sure it won't be hard to come up with a Cute card for the challenge.
If you have time, I would love to hear from you.
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

Sweet Annabel - Challenge 133 at Crafting from the Heart

Hi all, I'm a bit late with my post for the New Challenge at Crafting From The Heart. We are always Anything Goes and this time we are being sponsored by Connie Fong Art & Design.
Here is what I created using this sweet image. I don't often use yellow but was pleased how she looks, hope you agree, lol.

Recipe:
SU Tempting Turquoise cardstock for basecard, mattes and punched circle
White cardstock from stash
DP from Sugar & Spice Sutdio 12x12 paper pad ~ Pastel
Image is from Connie Fong Art & Design ~ Sweet Annabel
Sentiment from SU stamp set -Happy Moments
Die-namics Double Stitched Oval Die
SU Circle Punches
Copic Markers
Ribbon from stash
D/S tape roller and foam dots

We would love to see your makes so come on over to the blog and join in the challenge. Please make sure you use the link to the actual challenge not just the blog. I've linked the word challenge here throughout my post so you can see the right link.
Thanks for stopping by, please take a moment to leave a comment.
Hugs, Sandy

Challenge #166 - Vintage Theme for Aud Sentiments

Hi all, our new challenge at Aud Sentiments starts today. The theme this time around is Vintage and a Sentiment. Our sponsor is My Artistic Adventures.
Here is what I created.... I chose this image sheet because I love bird images and music is a big part of my life with my involvement in choirs for 16 years and singing before that from my teen years in groups or on my own.

Recipe:
White card from stash
SU Sahara Sand cardstock for matte
Images are from My Artistic Adventures - Shabby Vintage Chic Victorian Christmas Blue Birds Music Tags
Die from Marianne Dies
A partial stamped wreath from a magazine freebie set of stamps
Lace and button from stamp - I stitched the little rosette using the same lace
Pearls from stash
Tim Holtz - Vintage inkpad

Well that's it from me, after a lovely warm day we have another front coming in with strong wind and rain so back to long sleeves tonight!!!
Come on over to the challenge blog and enter one of your creations, we would love to see your Vintage Themed makes.
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

Time to hang the Ornaments October challenge for Crafty Girlz Challenges

We've had a lovely Spring day today but we are in for more rain tomorrow. Hope you have had some sunshine in your day!
Today sees the start of the October challenge at Crafty Girlz Challenges. A monthly Anything Goes Challenge blog. Our sponsor for this month is the ever delightful A Day For Daisies.
Here is my creation......

Recipe:
SU Meadow Moss cardstock for basecard and diecuts
White card from stash
DP from Kaisercraft 6x6 paper pad ~ Christmas Carnival Collection
Image is from A Day For Daisies ~ Christmas Ornaments to Hang
Sentiment from SU
Dies - Die-namics ~ Stitched Rectangles and inside - Nestie Standard Circles ~  large,
Large Scalloped Circles ~ large
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
D/S tape and foam dots

I just love A Day For Daisies images and was happy when I found out they were this month's sponsor. I hope you get time to pop over to the shop and check out the many wonderful images!
My fellow teamies and I would love to hear from you so come and check out our creations and pop over to the blog and enter the challenge. A wonderful prize to be won from our fab sponsor!
Don't forget to use the right link back to the challenge. I've added the link here on the word challenge so you get the right one.
Time to go, thanks for stopping by, please take the time to add a comment.
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

Second Post for today Challenge 131 at Crafting from the Heart

It's my second post for today and they are back to back because I forgot to schedule one for earlier in the day. Please take the time to check out my other card.
Now onto this one for the new challenge at Crafting From The Heart. We are an Anything Goes challenge blog and this time we are being sponsore by Lacy Sunshine Stamps.
Here is my card using this cute unicorn image. I chose to use it to make a baby card.
You can't see from this picture but there are another two sentiments on the narrow z fold piece, they are ~ tickled pink and rock-a-bye baby

Recipe:
SU Rose Pink cardstock for basecard, diecuts and punch sentiment label
White cardstock from stash for diecut and punched label
DP from First Edition paper pack 8x8 ~ It's a Girl!
Image from Lacy Sunshine Stamps - Sleepytime Evie Unicorn Stitched Collection
Sentiments from Stamping Up , three sets - Bundled Baby, Cute & Curly & Nursery Neccesities
Dies  -  Die-namics Stitched Squares
SU label punch (co-ordinates with stamped frame)
Copic Markers 
SU Pink Passion inkpad
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
Enamel dots from stash
D/S tape roller and foam dots

Time to go, looking forward to seeing some wonderful entries over at the challenge blog this fornight.
Come and check out my teamies inspirational cards and we would love to hear from you as well.
Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to scroll down and check out my other card today.
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

Challenge #10 Open-Minded Crafting Fun

Well our new monthly challenge starts today at Open-Minded Crafting Fun and the theme is: Thanks/ Thanksgiving/Thankyou! Our sponsors are: Enchanted Designs by Concetta Kilmer, Kylie Johnston's Arting and The Stamping Boutique.
Come and check out the challenge post and the fab creations by the Design Team.
Here is what I made using an image from Kylie Johnston's Arting.

 Recipe:
SU Really Rust cardstock for basecard, stars and brick wall diecut
SU Baked Brown Sugar cardstock for matte and brick wall diecut and fence diecut
White cardstock from stash for image
Image from Kylie Johnston's Arting - Sheriff the Frog
SU stamp set - Bareback
Sentiment from SU stamp set - Much Appreciated
Dies - Elizabeth Craft Designs Dies - Country Scapes - New England stone wall and gate
Copic Markers
SU Chocolate Chip inkpad
SU star punch
D/S tape roller and foam dots

We would love to see you over at the challenge blog with an entry, so come and check out the inspiration cards and maybe pop in to some of your fellow crafters as well. Don't forget to link to the challenge #10 post when you are linking up. I've linked the word challenge here in my post for you.
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

 

Christmas Stitching

Hello and welcome. It's time for a new challenge at Get Creative Challenges. Our theme for the challenge is to include some stitching. It can be Real or Faux stitching.
Our sponsor is Star Stampz and here is what I created with one of the images........

Recipe:
SU Real Red cardstock for the basecard
SU Cucumber Crush for the matte
White cardstock from stash
Image is from Star Stampz ~ Christmas Elf Ornament
Sentiment is from Close To My Heart ~ borrowed from a friend
Embroidery pattern from one of my many Hobbydols paper embroidery books
La-La Land Corner Die and some of the negative pieces as well
Nestie Die - Captivating Squares (for the inside of card)
Gutterman Threads
Copic Markers
D/S tape roller & Foam Dots
Bling from stash

I'm running a bit late again as one of hubby's friends is down from Queensland for his brother's 50th birthday. He has Down's Syndrome and is a lovely guy so turning 50 is a big deal for him.
We travelled up into the hills to have dinner with all the family. Another brother travelling from New Zealand to help celebrate.
It has been another wet & wild day and we could see some of the flooded areas and also some of the exit roads were closed off as well.
So.... off to bed for me,  Hope to see your entry over at the challenge blog.
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

Challenge#190 at 613 Avenue Create

We had a beautiful Spring Day yesterday, just in time to celebrate our 2yr granddaughter's birthday and today and most of next week are going to be very wet and windy. Lots of flooding waterways around the city and some of the outlying country areas are being flooded with loss of crops, damage to roads and trees etc. Some people have also had their homes flooded as well. This will be the second time in two weeks that the weather will be bad!
Our Daylight Saving started at 2 a.m this morning when we lost an hours sleep! When I went to church there were quite a few people missing. I think some of them didn't change their clocks, lol. One man who was supposed to do a bible reading came in the last 10 mins of the service, thinking he was 10 mins early!!!
Anyway, no time for more chit, chat, as I want to share my newest DT card with you for the new challenge that started today at 613 Avenue Create. We are an Anything Goes challenge blog with an Optional Twist. The twist this month is to use Green and Gold in your design.
Our sponsors are: Bugaboo Stamps, Eureka Stamps, Lacy Sunshine Stamps, Melonheadz Illustrating, Oddball Art Stamp Co, Ppinky Dolls, Sami Stamps and Toadstool Printables.
Here is my creation using an image from Toadstool Printables.

Recipe:
SU Green cardstock (not sure which one as I've lost the packaging)
Shimmery Gold cardstock for matte and diecuts
DP from a book of papers I bought from the newsagent (no cover)
Image is from Toadstool Printables ~ Big Eyed Girl
Sentiment is from Avery Elle Dies - Sentimental
Spellbinders Die ~ Label Thirty-Four and Gold Labels Thirty-Four (combined them and then cut)
Die-namics Die - Stitched Squares
Copic Markers
Enamel Dots ~ The Craft Stall
D/S tape roller, Tacky Glue and Foam Dots

Come and see what the rest of my teamies have made and drop off a creation. We would love to see your makes!
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy