Wishing You the Merriest Christmas

Well I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas, I've had a bit of a break from the computer and I've just realised my card for the latest challenge at Crafting from the Heart challenge blog didn't post. I still had it in draft mode. So..... apologies to all and here is my DT card to share. It will still post with the original date but I'm not entering any challenges so that should cause no problems.

Recipe:
White cardstock from stash
Silver embossed cardstock from stash
Image from PaperNest Dolls - Elf Emma with Lights
Sentiment from Close To My Heart stamp set - Merriest Christmas
Embossing folder - Christmas Vineyard
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
Little Star bling from stash
D/S tape roller & foam dots

Thanks for popping in to take a look and please leave a comment if you have time.
Best wishes for 2018.
Hugs, Sandy

Christmas Joy

This will be my last post for Crafty Girlz Challenge as this will be the last challenge. The blog is closing but most of the team are transferring over to Crafty Girl Creations challenge blog, where I am already on the DT. The theme this month is Anything Goes with an optional theme of Make it Christmas.
Here is what I came up with......

Recipe: White card from stash, scraps of SU Basic Black, Garden Green, Hello Honey  & Real Red
DP from stash
Glitter cardstock from Little Birdie Glitter pad
Sentiment from Lawn Fawn stamp set ~ Winter Scripty Sayings
Dies - Tonic Studios ~ Carol Singer (includes street lamp)
        - Paper Roses - Stitched Stars & curved dies for the snow
Ice Stickles for Hat and street lamp
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad 
Copic Markers

I hope to see you over at the challenge blog this month to see it off with a big bang!
Come and join in the final challenge!
Thanks for stopping by, please if you have the time I'd love to hear from you in the comment section.
Hugs, Sandy

Presents Galore

Challenge 186 has begun at Crafting from the Heart challenge blog. We would love to see you popping in to add your creations. Come and check out my teamies makes too.
We are being sponsored by Lacy Sunshine and as always, the theme is Anything Goes.
Here is my make.....

Recipe:
Cardstock - White from stash, SU Real Red
DP from Francheville 12x12 paper pad ~ Christmas Basics
Glitter card from Little Birdie 6x6 pad
Image - Lacy Sunshine - Patches's Christmas Presents
Sentiment from Uniquely Creative stamp set ~ All Occasions
Dies - Nesties Standard Circles - Large & small
Punches - Carl Snowflake (large & small)
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
Portacraft silver pearls


Time to go,,,,,, but there are still are few more challenges left before the end of the year, so stay tuned for the next one.
Take care,
Hugs, Sandy

Born in a Manger

Hi all, a little late with this post. Have been a bit out of sorts lately with a family situation stressing me out and being run down healthwise. This will be our last challenge for 2017 at 613 Avenue Create Challenge blog so I hope you can come and join in with us. The theme is Anything Goes with the Optional Twist of Christmas/Winter.
I've gone with the Christmas twist option....

Recipe:
Cardstock - SU Hello Honey, White from stash and scrap of SU Real Red
DP from stash scrap pile
Image from Precious Memories stamp set
Die Cuts - Nesties Deckled Rectangles ~ large and small
               - Sizzix Joy die
Copic Markers
D/S tape roller & foam dots

Have another post to catch up on so look forward to seeing your creations over at the challenge blog
Wishing you all a Happy Christmas and all the best for 2018
Hugs,
Sandy

We Three Kings following a star

Well, as the year comes to a close we have started our last challenge for 2017 at Crafty Girls Creations. Our sponsor is Digi Stamps 4 Joy and the theme is Anything Goes.
Here is my card.......

Recipe:
Cardstock - SU Gumball Green and white card from stash
DP from stash
Scrap of gold glitter card for star
Image from Digi Stamps 4 Joy - We Three Kings (set of 3)
Sentiment from SU stamp set ~ Come to Bethlehem
Dies - Paper Rose ~ stitched rectangles
Punches - Carl star punch
Copic Markers, Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
D/S tape & foam dots

Hope to see you over at the challenge blog with an entry or two. If you are popping in I would love to hear from you.
Hugs Sandy

Last challenge for 2017 at Aud Sentiments Challenge blog

Well, really this year has gone so fast it is hard to believe that in a few weeks it will be Christmas.
This is our last challenge for 2017 and our sponsor is Bugaboo Digi Stamps and the theme is, you guessed it, lol, "Christmas" with a sentiment.
Here is my card.....I have cased a card design that I found on Pinterest, using up some of my paper scraps.

Recipe:
Cardstock - SU Real Red, SU Early Espresso and White card from stash
DP - scraps from Francheville 12x12 paper pad ~ Christmas Basics
Image and Sentiment from Bugaboo Digi Stamps ~ Puppy - enough reindeer
Die - Uniquely Creative
Punches - SU large oval and scalloped oval
Copic Markers, Black fine line pen, Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
D/S tape roller and foam dots

I'm off to try and get some sleep, it's been a very hot day and we've had a thunder storm and rain tonight which has just made it very muggy! So.... the fan will be whirring away to make an attempt at keeping us a bit cooler.
Hope to see you over at the challenge blog entering some of your creations. Let's send 2017 off with a big bang and see how many entries we can get.
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

Picnic time

Hello, it's time for a new challenge at Crafting from the Heart. Our theme is always Anything Goes and that makes it so easy for everyone to create and join in the challenge. Our sponsor is Fabrica Fantasy.
Here is my card using this delightful image.

Recipe:
Cardstock ~ SU Gumball Green, Early Espresso and Soft Sky, White card from stash
DP from The Craft Stall - 15cmx15cm
Image - Fabrika Fantasy ~ Picnicking Princess
Rabbit line drawings found using Google Search (I coloured them grey)
Sentiment - Uniquely Creative stamp set ~ All Occasions
Dies - Uniquely Creative - hills
        - Uniquely Creative ~ Stitched nesting squares (inside of card)
        - Sizzix ~ Arrows, Banner, Chevrons and Clouds
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
SU Pacific Point inkpad
D/S tape roller & foam dots

Thanks for stopping by, I'd love to get some comments, so please feel free to do so if you wish.
Hope to see you over at the challenge blog this fortnight.
Hugs, Sandy

Challenge #193 at Aud Sentiments

Time for another challenge at Aud Sentiments, hope you can come and play with us. Our Challenge is Anything Goes and we were able to use our own goodies for this one.
Here is what I created using an image from a pre-used sheet I found on the trading table at craft.

Recipe:
SU Soft Suede Cardstock and SU Very Vanilla cardstock
Shimmery creamy white cardstock from stash
Image from a remnant of a sheet of vintage Christmas images found on the trading table at craft.
Sentiment from SU stamp set ~ Open Sleigh
Dies - Paper Roses ~ Leaf scrolls
        - Ultimate crafts ~ Fine Bohemian Doily Die Set
Embossing folder - Kaisercrafts ~ Stars
Inkpads - CTMH Champagne inkpad, SU Early Expresso inkpad and SU Close to Cocoa inkpad
Pearls from  stash
D/S tape roller and foam dots

Come over to see my fellow teamies creations and join in the challenge. Looking forward to seeing all the wonderful entries.
Thanks for stopping by,
Hugs, Sandy

November challenge has started at Crafty Girlz Challenge Blog

Hi to those who are popping in today. Our November challenge has started at Crafty Girlz Challenge blog and the theme is Anything Goes with an optional Christmas theme.
Here is what I made for my DT inspiration.....

 Recipe:
SU Certainly Green cardstock, White cardstock from stash
DP from stash
Images from Uniquely Creative stamp set - First Christmas
Sentiment from SU set - Versatile Christmas
Die- Die-namices ~ Stitched Circles
Copic markers
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
D/S tape roller & foam dots
Pearls ~ Couture Creations

Hope to see you stopping by the challenge blog and joining in the fun this month.
Hugs, Sandy

 

Surf's Up Everyone!

Time for a new challenge at Crafting From the Heart. An Anything Goes theme and we are being sponsored by Pattie's Creations. Hope to see you joining in the challenge!
Here is my card to share....

Recipe:
Cardstock - SU Dapper Denim & Rose Red, White card from stash
DP from DCWV 8x8 paper pad ~ Surf's Up Stack - waves are part of the paper that I cut to emphasise)
Images: Pattie's Creations - Hang Thirty (3 surfboards image)
              Jerry Kisses - Surfer Dude (shop closed ages ago)
Sentiments - SU Just Surfing & SU Message in a Bottle
Die- Uniquely Creative Stitched Nesting Squares
Punches - SU 1" & 1 1/4" circles
Copics
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
D/S tape roller & Foam Dots

Gotta go.... so catch you later
Hugs, Sandy

Double Z fold with a twist

Hi and welcome! It's time for a new challenge at 613 Avenue Create. The theme for this month is Anything Goes with optional twist of making something 3D
Here is what I've created.....

Recipe:
Cardstock - White, Red & Royal Blue all from local stationary shop, scraps of SU greens and Basic black
DP from 12x12 Christmas paper pad (I've lost the cover but think it's Francheville)
Dies - Car from Enjoy the Journey stamp and die set (free with magazine)
        - curved border dies from Uniquely Creative
        - trees also from Uniquely Creative
        - Die-namics ~ Postage Stamps
Sentiments from Ultimate Crafts ~ Joyful Greeting & SU ~ Feeling of Christmas
Punches - 3 different sized circle punches
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad & SU Old Olive inkpad
D/S tape roller & foam dots

Heading off to grab a cuppa! Hope to see you over at the neighbourhood dropping off an entry or two. Come and check out the fab DT inspirational projects!
Thanks for stopping by, love to hear from you.
Hugs, Sandy DT

Bingo time at Aud Sentiments Challenge blog

Welcome to my blog if you have popped in. Today begins a new challenge at Aud Sentiments Challenge blog. The theme is to make something using the Bingo Chart which I will add below or pop over to the challenge blog to check it out. We are sponsored by Inspired by Stamping.
Here is what I've created..... using Die-cuts, digi/stamp and pink from the Bingo chart

Recipe:
Cardstock: SU Pink Pirouette, White card from stash
DP(double sided paper with brown and the bone pattern) TPC Studio 8x8 ~ Paws and Claws Dog
Dotty Paper from an assorted pack that I've had for years and have no idea who the maker is now
Image - Bugfunnypup 2 from Bugaboo Stamps
Sentiments from Uniquely Creative ~ Essential Sentiments stamp set
Dies - Paper Roses Die ~ Stitched Rectangles
Punches ~ 1" and 1 1/8" circles
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
Copic Markers
D/S tape roller and foam dots

Here is the chart for you to work from....

 


Well that's it from me.Come and join in the bingo challenge, we'd love to see your makes.
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

Challenge 41 at Crafty Girls Creations

Today's challenge at Crafty Girls Creations is sponsored by Morgans Artworld. The theme is as usual, Anything Goes.
Here is my creation.....

Recipe:
Cardstock - SU Early Espresso, Royal Blue & White both from stationer's shop
DP - Kaisercraft 6 1/2x 6 1/2 paper pad ~ Attitude
Image from Morgans Artworld - Billy Boy
Sentiment - Uniquely Creative ~ Banner Sentiment Builder stamp set
SU Pacific Point inkpad
Dies - Nesties Labels Twenty-One
Punches - SU banner punch
D/S tape & foam dots

Hope to see you popping in to the challenge blog with an entry or two.
Thanks for stopping by,
Hugs, Sandy

Joy to the World - Christmas is coming

Well, the countdown to Christmas has begun with decorations etc now being the focus in most shops! and October only has 8 more days to go before we slip into November. I'm not feeling any excitement yet! What about you? Feeling those stirrings of Christmas Joy, lol.
Well, onto challenge 180 which has started today at Crafting from the Heart challenge blog. Hope you will take the time to come and join us. We are an Anything Goes challenge blog so very easy to create something to enter.
Our sponsor is the wonderful, Oddball Art.
Here is what I've created for my DT inspiration.

Recipe:
Cardstock - White card from stash, SU Emerald Envy
DP from Kaisercraft 6 1/2x 6 1/2 paper pad ~ Christmas Jewel
Image from Oddball Art - Holiday Alex
Sentiment from the Kaisercraft paper pad
Dies - Die-namics ~ stitched squares, Nestie's Labels Twenty-eight
D/S tape roller & foam dots
Circle Punch
Copics
Ice Stickles

Well I hope that you will pop over to the challenge blog and check out all the inspiration for this challenge and come and join in. Hope to see you there.
Hugs, Sandy
 

Halloween card for Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog

Challenge time at Aud Sentiments and this time we have the theme of Halloween and a sentiment.
Our sponsor is the wonderful Paper Nest Dolls.
Here is what I created......

Recipe:
Cardstock: SU Basic black & white from stash
DP from Prima 6x6 paper pad ~ Forever Young
Image - Paper Nest Dolls ~ Wizard Owen
           - Frog from CTMH stamp set - Birthday Princess
Sentiment from Crafty Secrets stamps set - Halloween Fun
Dies - My Favourite Things - Wonky Stitched Rectangles
Punches - ! 3/8" and 1 !/4" circles
Copic Markers
D/S tape roller & foam dots
Pearls from Francheville

Hope to see you over at the challenge blog with an entry or two.
Hugs, Sandy

Make it Spooky!

Hi to those popping in today. There is a new challenge starting at Crafty Girlz Challenges today, hope you can come and play! The theme is Anything Goes/optional Spook it Out.
I chose to go with the optional theme, so here is what I created...... the red is just the background I had it sitting on for the photo

Recipe:
Cardstock - SU Basic Black, White card from stash
DP from Close to My Heart - My Reflections - Jeepers Creepers
Stamps from CTMH - image and sentiment (at bottom of card) ~ Creepy Creatures
                                  - spiderweb - Silly Spider Web
Sentiment at top of card and small spider from Crafty Secrets ~ Halloween Fun
Die - Uniquely Creative ~ Stitched Nesting Squares
Inkpads - SU Whisper White & Memento Tuxedo Black

I would love to get some feedback on my card, so please take the time to leave a comment.
Looking forward to seeing your creations over at the challenge blog too!
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

Dancing Queen

Challenge time at Crafting from the Heart and we have the wonderful Beccy's Place as our sponsor.
Here is what I created.....

Recipe:
Cardstock - SU Elegant Eggplant, White card from stash
DP from Molly's 6x6 paper pad ~ Ballerina
Image is from Beccy's Place ~ Dancing Queen (this is just one of the images from this set)
Sentiments - SU ~ Beautiful You (set 1 of 2)
Dies - Nesties Label Eighteen
SU punch
Copics, Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad, Pearls from Portacraft, D/S tape roller & foam dots

I'm once again late getting my post up, so please pop over to the challenge blog and check out the
DT creations and enter a creation or two... Hope to see you there.
Thanks for stopping by,
Please take the time to leave a comment, I would appreciate getting some feedback.
Hugs, Sandy

Tea, anyone?

Wow, forgot to put this post on schedule so here I am quickly adding it for the challenge at Aud Sentiments Challenge blog.
Our sponsor is the fabulous - The Paper Shelter and the theme is to use a die cut plus a sentiment.
Here is what I came up with.....

Recipe:
Cardstock - SU Coastal Cabana, White card from stash
DP from The Craft Stall - 6x6 paper pad
Image from The Paper Shelter ~ Vintage Tea Cups
Sentiment from Avery Elle stamp set ~ So Happy
Dies - Mariamme Design Creatables - LR0395
        - Square Die was a freebie with magazine purchase
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
D/S tape roller & foam Dots

There is still time for you to come and join in the challenge so hope to see you there.
Thanks for stopping by,
Take care,
Hugs, Sandy

To Have and To Hold

It's a public holiday today so we've had a long weekend to play with! We've been babysitting two of our grandies and as our son is working away from home and our DIL was interstate we decided to head off for an overnight stay with our son and then leave the two grandies there today. DIL and our eldest granddaughter were arriving there today as it's school holidays. It was a pleasant little trip and got to walk down the jetty and along the foreshore on a wonderful Spring Day.
Well it's now quite late and I've realised that I haven't done my post for the new challenge at Get Creative Challenge. Our theme is - Wedding and the sponsors are the wonderful ~ All Dressed Up, Bugaboo Stamps and The Fantasy Art of Nikki Burnette
Here is what I made using an image from All Dressed Up.

Recipe:
White cardstock from stash
Image from All Dressed Up - To Have and To Hold
Embossing Folders - Square one was a freebie with magazine purchase
                                - Couture Creations - Great Almanzo (on circle diecut)
Dies - Die-namics ~ Stitched Circles
        - Uniquely Creative ~ Stitched Nesting Circles
Copic Markers
D/S tape roller

Well it's nearly midnight so will say goodbye and hope to see you over at the challenge with an entry or two.
Thanks for popping in, please take the time to leave a comment.
Hugs, Sandy

Exotic Beauty - 2nd Post for today

Hi once again, this is my second post for today, so make sure you check out my previous post and the male themed card that I made.
Now, onto the challenge that is starting today at Crafty Girls Creations, an Anything Goes challenge blog. Our sponsor for the challenge is Moonflower Digi Stamps.
Here is my card......

Recipe:
Cardstock: SU Bashful Blue, white card from stash
DP - Rosie's Studio 6x6 paper pad ~ Garden
Image from Moonflower Digi Stamps ~ Exotic Beauty
Sentiment from Close To My Heart stamp set ~ Treat Yourself - Petite Perks
Dies - Nesties ~ Rounded Squares, Die-namics ~ Stitched Squares and a flourish that I cut a while ago so not sure of die make
Punches - 1" circle and 1 1/2" scallop circle
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
D/S tape roller & foam dots

Well that's it for me today, remember go and check out my first post for today.
Hope we get to see you joining in with the challenge  this time around.
Thanks for stopping by
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

Another Male Card

Hi all, it's going to be a two post day today. This one is for 613 Avenue Create Challenge and this month the theme is Anything Goes with Optional Twist of making something Masculine.
I chose to go with the Masculine theme and here is what I created.......

Recipe:
Cardstock- SU Crumbcake and Early Espresso (and assorted scraps for cogs)
Image from SU stamp set ~ In This World
Sentiment from Penny Black stamp set ~ Sprinkles and Smiles
Cog Dies from Cheery Lyn Designs
Pipe Dies from Kaisercraft
DP from DCWV 8x8 paper pad - The Timeless Type Stack
SU Early Espresso inkpad

Come and play with us at the neighborhood this month. We would love to see your creations. Check out the DT inspirational makes and link up a creation or two.
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

One for the boys....

Good afternoon, hope you've had a wonderful day... it's been a lovely Spring Day here in Sth. Australia and I've spent the day looking after one of my grandsons. Also managed to do some crafting when he was having his nap, so all in all a productive day.
It's time for another challenge at Crafting from the Heart and this time we are being sponsored by the fabulous Paper Nest Dolls.
Here is what I came up with using this wonderful image......

 Recipe:
Cardstock -SU Emerald Envy, White cardstock from stash
DP from Sugar & Spice Studio 22x12 paper pad ~ Denim
Image from Paper Nest Dolls - Justin with car
Sentiment from Uniquely Creative ~ All Occasions stamp set 
Dies -Nesties -labels twenty six, Paper Roses - Banner 2
Copic Markers
SU Pacific Point inkpad
D/S tape & foam dots

Having some family over for a meal tonight so I'm off to cook up a storm!
Come over to the challenge blog and check out the DT creations and I hope to see you adding an entry or two as well.
Thanks for stopping by,
Hugs, Sandy

Challente #189 Use a two word sentiment

A new day and another challenge to come and join in with at Aud Sentiments Challenge blog. Our theme for the challenge, is to use a two word sentiment on your creations.
We were able to use anything we wanted so I've dug out some of my stamps that haven't been used or used very little to create a male birthday card.
Here it is........

Recipe:
Cardstocks - SU Sahara Sand, SU Chocolate Chip
DP from stash
Stamps - Hampton Art ~ Come Away with Me, SU ~ Clockworks & Kaisercraft ~ Factory 42
Punches - 1 3/4"  &  2" circles
Die- Spellbinders Labels twenty-six
Inkpad - SU Basic Brown

Thanks for stopping by and hope you take the time to leave a comment. I'd like to encourage you to pop over to the challenge blog and check out all the DT inspiration and link up some of your own creations as well
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

Back to School

Welcome to my blog! It's time for the September Challenge at Crafty Girlz Challenges and our theme this month is Anything Goes/ or Back to School.
I chose to use the Back to School theme and a lovely Mo Manning Digital image.
Here is my creation.....

Recipe:
Cardstock - SU Dapper Denim, White cardstock from stash
DP from SU 12x12 paper pack Season of Style
Wall background found on Pinterest
Image from Mo's Digital Pencil ~ Skateboard Schoolboy
Sentiment - Close to my Heart stamp set ~ Treat Yourself - Petite Perks
Dies - Die-namics Stitched Rectangles
Punches - SU circles 1" and 1 1/8"
Copic Markers, Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad & Foam Dots

It's late so will say goodbye and encourage you to come and join in the challenge, check out the DT cards and see what your fellow crafters are making as well. Love to see some of your creations, so come and join in the fun!

Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

Crazy Cat in a Hat

Challenge 174 starts today at Crafting From The Heart. An Anything Goes challenge blog.
Here is what I created.....

Recipe:
Cardstock -SU Tangerine Tango, SU Hello Honey and white card from stash
DP from P.i.g.g.y tales - billy goats gruff collection
Image - Tim Holtz stamp set ~ Crazy Cats
Sentiments - Close To My Heart stamp set - Kaboom and Penny Black set - Sprinkles and Smiles
Hat stamp (misplaced it so back later with maker)
Dies - Die-namics ~ Stitched Squares and Uniquely Creative - Stitched Nesting Squares
Punches - SU circles ~ 1 1/4" and 1 3/8"
Copic Markers, Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
D/S tape runner & foam dots

Well after a lovely spring day and lots of catch up washing due to the rainy weather, I'm off to bed.
Hope to see you over at the challenge blog with an entry or two....
Hugs, Sandy

Challenge #188 at Aud Sentiments

It's time for a new challenge at Aud Sentiments and the theme is Anything Goes + a sentiment. Our sponsor for the challenge is the creative Ike's Art.
Here is what I made with one of her lovely digital images.

Recipe:
SU Early Espresso cardstock for basecard
SU Hello Honey cardstock for matte and diecut
DP from Cre8tive 6x6 paper pad
Image from Ike's Art ~ Snow White
Sentiment from CTMH stamp set ~ card chatter - Birthday
Dies - My Favourite Things ~ Wonky Stitched Rectangles
        - Die-namics ~ Stitched Mini Scallop Rectangles
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
D/S tape & foam dots

Hope to see some of you stopping by the challenge blog to check out my fellow team mates' creations and to enter the challenge with one of your own.
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

Yeah! It's Time for a New Challenge

Yeah! it's time for a new challenge at 613 Avenue Create. Hope you can come and play with us this month. The theme for our new challenge is Anything Goes/Optional Twist ~ Distress it.....
Here is what I created using an image from Kenny K (shop now closed unfortunately)

Recipe:
Navy Blue cardstock from a local stationary supplier
SU Dapper Denim cardstock for matte and die cut
SU scraps of Gumball Green for stars
White cardstock also from the stationary shop
DP from Sugar & Spice Studio 12x12 paper pad - Denim
Image is from Kenny K stamps
Sentiment is from Uniquely Creative - All Occasions
Dies - Nestie ~ Deckled Rectangles - large and small
        - Uniquely Creative stitched curved dies (they don't actually have a name, lol)
Punch- EK star punch
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
D/S tape & foam dots

That's it from me.....hope to see you over at the neighborhood dropping off some entries. It's a fabulous challenge blog~ check out my teamies' makes and see all the fabulous makes from all our wonderful entrants. Lots of fabulous talent out there in blog land.
Hugs, Sandy

Challenge 39 at Crafty Girls Creations

Hi once again! Well Spring has now Sprung in my part of the world and it heralds the Royal Show as well. All the grandies will be looking forward to going and checking out the animals, displays and of course the rides and the showbags!!! I'm going Monday with one of my granddaughters so will be hopefully a nice day although rain is forecast.
Well, I hope you are all keen to come and join in the Anything Goes Challenge this month. We are being sponsored by Bugaboo Stamps.
Here is what I created......

Recipe:
Navy Blue Cardstock for basecard from stash
SU Baked Brown sugar cardstock for diecut matte
White cardstock from stash
SU Basic Black for circle diecut on inside of card
Image from Bugaboo Stamps - FT Flower Tag ( I couldn't find it in the shop so must be deleted)
Sentiment in circle from - Clearly Besotted stamps ~a freebie stamp set which came with a magazine purchase
Sentiment in corner from SU Stamp set ~ Short & Sweet
Dies - (inside of card) Nestie Standard Circle dies - large & small
        - Paper Rose - Ornate Border
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
D/S tape roller & Foam dots

It's nearly time to make our evening meal so better finish up and get a move on!
Love to see you popping in to my blog and leaving a comment and I encourage you to stop by the challenge blog and add an entry or two and check out the DT cards.
Take Care,
Sandy

Challenge time at Aud Sentiments

Isn't the time just flying by again, it's nearly September and I'm looking forward to Spring. It's been pretty cold and wet the last few weeks, so a bit of sunshine would be lovely.
Well, it's that time again - a new challenge starting at Aud Sentiments. The theme is Thinking of You/Sympathy Sentiment. I chose to do a Sympathy sentiment on my card.
Here it is.......

Recipe:
SU Early Espresso cardstock for the basecard
DP is from Prima Marketing 6 1/2x 6 1/2 paper pad ~ Songbird Collection
Floral image and Gandhi sentiment from SU stamp set - The Art of Life
Sympathy sentiment from CTMH clear stamp set - Take Heart
Dies (inside card) Nesties - Deckled Rectangles ~ large and small sets
Inkpads - CTMH ~ Pomegranate ,SU ~ Close to Cocoa & Memento ~ Tuxedo Black
D/S tape roller

Hope to see some of your creations over at the challenge blog this fortnight. Come and check out my fellow teamies creations as well.
Would love to hear from you, so please if you're popping in, take the time to leave a comment.
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

Simply Fabulous

Time for another challenge at Crafting From the Heart. Challenge 172 is sponsored by the wonderful Digistamps4Joy.  As usual, it is Anything Goes Theme.
Here is my creation......

Recipe:
SU Certainly Celery cardstock for basecard and matte
White cardstock from stash
DP from Rosie's Studio 6x6 paper pad ~ Garden
Image from Digistamps4Joy - Lilies for you
Sentiment from Close To My Heart clear stamp set - You're the Bomb
Die - Die-namics Double stitched Oval
Bling from Kaisercraft
Copic Markers
SU Pacific Point inkpad
D/S tape roller & foam dots

Love to hear what you think of my DT card, so if you're stopping by, please take the time to leave a comment.
Hope to see you joining in with the challenge.
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

Airy in August Challenge #19 at Open-Minded Crafting Fun

Well a bit of sad news as this will be the last challenge at Open-Minded Crafting Fun. The owner, Susan has decided to close the challenge blog due to other commitments. I think I have now been on the DT for 2 years, so feel sad that it is closing but we all know home, family and work come first. I do hope you will join us this month to help celebrate being part of this challenge blog.
Our theme for this last challenge is "Airy in August" so anything weather related will be perfect!
Our sponsor is Bugaboo Stamps.
Here is what I came up with.....

Recipe:
SU Real Red cardstock for basecard and mattes
White cardstock from stash
DP from Rosie's Studio - 6x6 paper pad ~ Garden
Image is from Bugaboo Stamps ~ Spring Elephant 1
Sentiment is a wooden stamp from Artee Stamps ~ Birthday Wishes
Dies - Die-namics ~ Stitched Square Die
Copic markers
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
D/S tape roller & foam dots

We would love to see you over at the challenge blog for this last month, so get out your craft goodies and your mojo.....and create!
Thanks for stopping by,
Take care,
Hugs, Sandy

Challenge #186 at Aud Sentiments

 A quick post because I've realised I forgot to schedule my post and it was still in Draft mode. So.... here I am telling you about the challenge. You still have time to come and enter your creations.
Challenge time at Aud Sentiments Challenge blog and the theme is Fairies and a Sentiment.
Our sponsor for the challenge is Paper Nest Dolls.
Here is my card......

Hope to see you over at the challenge blog.
Thanks for stopping by,
Take care,
Hugs, Sandy

Challenge #61 - Fave Song, Music, etc...

Once again if you are visiting... welcome. A new challenge has started at Get Creative Challenges and the theme is to make something using your Favourite song, music etc.....
Our sponsor for this challenge are Ike's Art, Sheepski Designs and Oddball Art.
Here is my card using an Oddball Art image...... my song was an oldie... Catch a Falling Star

Recipe:
SU Pacific Point cardstock
White cardstock from stash
DP from Sullivans 12x12 paper pad - Paper Xtra
Image is from Odball Art ~ Sally's Stars
Sentiment from Lawn Fawn clear stamp set ~ Lucky Stars
Nestie Die - Classic Scalloped Rectangles large
Acrylic Stars from stash
Copic Markers
SU Pacific Point inkpad
D/S tape roller & foam dots


Hope to see you joining in the challenge this month. Come and check out my teamies makes as well.
Thanks for stopping by.
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

Shabby Chic - Challenge #200 at 613 Avenue Create

Bbrrrr.... another day of high wind and heavy rain, and a power outage as well. So a little late posting because I didn't want to be on the computer during the lightning and thunder.
Our new challenge at 613 Avenue Create is an Anything Goes with the Optional twist of Shabby Chic.
Here is what I made........

Recipe
SU Naturals Ivory Cardstock for basecard, diecuts and punched sentiment tag
Embossing folder ( not sure the maker - have thrown away packaging)
Image found on the net
Sentiment from SU stamp set - Whimsical Words
Dies - Joy Crafts 6002/0356
Punches - SU scalloped oval & MS leaf punch
Flowers from stash
Lace from stash
Butterfly - Little Birdie - Floral Care
Pearls - Jemark
SU  Close to Cocoa inkpad
Tim Holtz  Vintage Photo inkpad

I am entering my card into the following challenges:
Come and Get It Challenge - Time to Die(Diecuts) (ends 11/8)
Scrapper's Delights challenge - Anything Goes (monthly)
Simply Create Too - Challenge #130 - Use Flowers (ends 25/8)


Come and check out the challenge and join in the fun with an entry or two of your own. My teamies and I would love to see you on our personal blogs to let us know how we are going.
Thank for popping in,
Hugs, Sandy

Butterflies Galore

Hi all, it's time for challenge 170 at Crafting From The Heart Challenges. Our sponsor is the wonderful - Oddball Art Stamps. I had a mishap with my image and as it was nearly the last spot that I coloured on my image, I decided to cut the girl out of the whole image! She was surrounded by butterflies, but one of my copic markers (which I have never had refilled) decided to leak and made a huge mess that oozed outside of her hair area, onto her face and several of the butterflies!!!! With the use of my blender I managed to get enough of the colour off her face (I hadn't coloured that yet) but couldn't do anything about the butterflies and the surrounding white area so unfortunately that was discarded. If you are interested in the image, pop over to Oddball Art Stamps and see the whole image.
Here is what I made, following a sketch I found on Pinterest.

Recipe:
SU Rose Red cardstock
SU Pacific Point cardstock
White cardstock from stash
DP from Sugar & Spice Studio 12x12 paper pad - Cottage Garden
and also from Cre8tiv 12x12 paper pad - Printed Kraft Stack
Image and Sentiment from Oddball Art Stamps - Josie and the Butterflies
Dies - Nestie Petite Scalloped Circles and Standard Circles
Punches - Circle and Scalloped Circle
Bling from stash
Copic Markers
D/S tape and foam dots

Hope you come and join in the challenge this time around. We would love to see you.
Thanks for stopping by.
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

Challenge #185 at Aud Sentiments

Hi everyone, wow, we had a huge storm at lunchtime today, thought it was going to be a reasonable day, so hung the washing out only to have to drag it all back in about 30 minutes later. I could hear the rain coming as it hit the roofs of houses and then we had an electrical storm. It didn't last too long but the rain kept up all afternoon. Was out celebrating a friend's birthday and then went back to another friend's house for some crafting therapy, lol.
Anyway, I had better get on and share my creation for the new challenge starting today at Aud Sentiments. The theme is - No Sentiment on the front of your project.
Here is what I made.....

Recipe:
SU Pacific Point cardstock
SU Real Red cardstock
White cardstock from stash
Scraps of cardstock for the diecut balloons
Image is from SU wooden stamp set - This Little Piggy - stamped on white card and then again onto scrap, coloured, fussy cut and adhered to the original image
Die if from Paper Roses - It was a bunch of balloons with a few swirly pieces which I cut apart (did several of them in the different colours)
Background was made using Brusho powders and sprayed with water
Copic Markers
D/S tape runner & foam dots

Well that's all from me. Hope to see you over at the challenge blog joining in the fun of the challenge.
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

Challenge 168 at Crafting From The Heart

My little dog passed away on Sunday and my brain isn't functioning properly. I forgot what day it was and forgot to post my DT card for the current challenge. So I am sorting that out now and typing away so I can press the publish button!
The current challenge is as always themed Anything Goes and our sponsor is the wonderful Dr. Digi's House of Stamps and here is my creation.......

Recipe:
SU Chocolate Chip cardstock
White card from stash
DP are from my large scrap pile (trying to whittle it down a little)
Image is from Dr. Digi's House of Stamps - Birthday Bot
Sentiment and cog stamp images are from Close to My Heart stamp set - Robot Family
( I stamped the cogs, coloured them and then fussy cut them out)
Die - My Favourite Things Die-Namics - Wonky Stitched Rectangles
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
D/S tape roller

You still have a couple of days to come and join the challenge. We would love to see your creations!  If you are popping in here to my blog, please leave a comment if you have time.
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy 

Anything Goes/ Use your flags colours

The July Challenge at Crafty Girlz Challenges is now up and running. I went with the optional theme of using my countries flag colours. I'm in Australia and our national flag has red, white and blue throughout the flag so here is what I made.....

Recipe:
SU Real Red cardstock
White cardstock from stash
A scrap piece of SU Pacific Point cardstock
DP from Papermania - 12x12 paper pack ~ Ahoy There
Image and sentiments are from TJ Designs Rubber Stamps - Bathing Beauties
Circle Punches
Die - Die-namics Rectangle Peek-A-Boo window
Copic Markers
Wink of Stella - Black (went over stamped wording at bottom of card)
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
Bling from stash

Come and play!!!! Hope to see you there. And.... if your popping in here please leave a comment so I know you've been.
Hugs, Sandy

Christmas in July

Wow, over half the year has gone by in the wink of an eye. Our new challenge at Aud Sentiments is Christmas in July plus a sentiment and our sponsor is Bugaboo Stamps. We are also running a DT call so if you're interested check out the challenge blog for details.
Here is my creation....

Recipe:
SU Emerald Envy cardstock
DP from Kaisercraft 12x12 paper pad - North Pole (two different pieces)
Image is from Bugaboo Stamps - Reindeer Blocks
Sentiment - SU clear stamps - Oh What Fun
Die - Memory Box - Gabriella Border
Gold cardstock for the diecut
White cardstock from stash
Copic Markers and Wink of Stella pen - clear and black
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad,
Nuvo Crystals drops - Pale Gold
D/S tape roller and foam dots

Hope to see you over at the challenge!
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

Another Year flies by.....

It's been cold, wet and very windy here the last 24 hours! Hope the weather has been more pleasant in your part of the world.
Well, it's challenge time at Crafting From the Heart and as usual it's Anything Goes. Our sponsor is - Createful Heart Digis.
Here is my card using Hummingbird and Morning Glory flowers

Recipe:
Purple cardstock from SU
White cardstock from stash
DP from stash
Image is from Createful Heart Digis - Hummingbird and Morning Glory flowers
Sentiments from two different stamp sets - Apple Blossom - The Hummingbird designer collection
                                                                   - SU Express Yourself
My Favourite Things - Die-Namics - Wonky Stitched Rectangles
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
D/S tape roller

Come and join in the challenge and check out all the DT creations.
Thanks for stopping by, please take the time to leave a comment
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy
 

Silhouette Couple

Time for another challenge at 613 Avenue Create. It's a monthly challenge using an Anything Goes/ with an Optional Twist of a Monochrome Theme.
Here is what I came up with using a Monochrome Theme of shades of black/grey.

Recipe:
Black cardstock from stash
SU Basic Grey cardstock
Couture Creations die -lady and man (not sure of name I've lent it to a friend)
Doily Die
Kaisercraft stamp set - Secret Admirer - Doilies
Sentiment - Hero Arts stamp set
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad,- 2nd and 3rd generation stamping

So..... come and join in the fun of the challenge this month and check out my fellow teamies' creations as well
Thanks for stopping by, please leave a comment if you have time. I'd love to hear what you think.
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

Praying Hands

Hi, late putting this post up, so backdating a bit. It's not going into any challenges so I'm safe in doing that. Crafty Girls Creations challenge 38 still has another couple of weeks to go so you still have time to join in the challenge if you haven't already. As always, it is an Anything Goes Challenge and this month it is just for fun.
Here is what I made using a Stampin'Up wooden stamp that I bought a while ago.

Recipe: SU products and a stamp and die combination set.

Hope to see you over at the challenge blog, come and see what you're fellow crafters make too.
Hugs,
Sandy

Wishing You a Wonderful Birthday

Challenge #183 has started at Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog. I've not been able to turn my computer on for a while now but a friend's son has kindly done some work on it and installed a new power source box and now I can finally get back on to get images and blog!
Our challenge is being sponsored by The Paper Shelter and the theme is - For a Child + a sentiment.
I have used the pre-coloured image which comes also with the papers and black and white image that you can colour. I didn't have very much time so the pre-coloured image was much appreciated.
Here is my make......

 Recipe:
SU Hello Honey cardstock for the basecard
White cardstock from stash
Image panel was from a piece of DP by one heart...one mind - by...invitation only
Image is from The Paper Shelter - Just Me
Heart Banner die from La La Land
Sentiment is from a freebie stamp set with magazine purchase
SU Pacific Point inkpad
D/S tape roller & foam dots.

Well that's it from me, please come and join in the challenge and check out my teamies' makes as well. Hopefully mine will be added soon as well.
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy 

Challenge 164 at Crafting From The Heart Challenge Blog

Hi to all of you that are popping in today. A quick post for today's challenge at Crafting From The Heart. An Anything Goes challenge and this week we are sponsored by Lacy Sunshine Stamps.
Here is my DT make........using Mayde  Pressing Matters

Recipe: SU Tempting Turquoise cardstock, White card from stash, DP from stash, Spellbinders Nestie Die - Labels Eleven,  Lacy Sunshine Stamps - Mayde Pressing Matters, Sentiment from CTMH stamp set - You're the bomb, Copic Markers, Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad, D/S tape & Foam Dots

Hope to see you over at the challenge blog,
Hugs,
Sandy

Bingo Challenge at Aud Sentiments Challenge

Sorry guys have been on holiday and came back with a cold so a little late with my post. Our challenge this time around has a Bingo theme and I will add the grid for you a bit further down in my post. Our sponsor is Dr. Digi's House of stamps and my image is called ~ I dream of Genie.
Here is what I came up with........

Recipe:
SU Gumball Green cardstock for the cardbase and sentiment mattes
Purple cardstock from stash for mattes and diecut
White cardstock from stash
DP was also an offcut from stash but may be an old piece from an SU paper pack
Image is from Dr. Digi's House of Stamps - I Dream of Genie
Sentiments are from a freebie set of stamps (came with a magazine purchase)
Paper Rose Stitched Rectangle dies
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
D/S tape & Foam Dots

Here is the bingo grid for you to use......

 

It's late so I'm off to bed, hopefully won't disturb hubby, he has an early start tomorrow.

Come and join in with us at Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog, there is still plenty of time!

Thanks for stopping by and if you have the time I'd love to hear what you think.

Take care,

Hugs, Sandy

Challenge #18 Open-Minded Crafting Fun

Hi all, a very quick post for Open-Minded Crafting Fun Challenge blog, not even what I used but may come back after my holiday and remedy that for you. This month our sponsor is Star Stampz and the theme is "Just About Time" ~ Projects with clocks, time. metal etc......
Here is what I made using Star Stampz image - Mad Hatter chibi digital stamp

Thanks for stopping by, hope to see you entering a card or two in the challenge,
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

Use a Doiley - New challenge at Get Creative Challenges

A quick scheduled post as I'm on holiday. We have a new challenge starting today at Get Creative Challenge blog. Hope you come and play!!! Our sponsors are: Dr. Digi, AliciaBel and Shadowclocksy.
Our theme is ~ Use A Doiley
Here is my creation using Dr. Digi image ~ Wash Day

Recipe: Back later with this.....

Thanks for stopping by, we would love to see you popping in to the challenge blog and adding an entry or two.
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

Yey! today's your day

Another scheduled post, two on the same day so please check both of my cards out! This one is for the new challenge at Crafting From the Heart. Our sponsor is Scrap N' Dipity and the image is called: Little Super Hero Boy.
Here is what I made.....

Recipe:
Royal Blue cardstock from stash
White cardstock from stash
DP from Pebbles 6x6 paper pad - Party with Amy Locurto - BOY (small speech bubbles are from the paper pad as well)
Image is from Scrap N' Dipity - Little Super Hero Boy
Sentiment from Pollycraft Cling stamp set - Birthday Sentiments
Sizzix Die 658952
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
D/S tape roller & foam dots

Come and join in with us at the challenge this time around.
Thanks for stopping by,
Take care,
Hugs, Sandy