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