Santa Surfing

Wow December is nearly here and the silly season will begin in full swing! Are you ready for it? I'm not but at least I have some of my Christmas cards done.
Well on with my post for the new challenge at Crafting from the Heart. Our sponsor is the wonderful Bugaboo Stamps and here is what I have created.....

Recipe:
SU Real Red cardstock, SU Crumbcake cardstock and white cardstock from stash
Papers are a mixture of My Mind's Eye & Kaisercraft
Image is from Bugaboo Stamps - Santa Surfing
Sentiment is from Inkadinkado - Christmas Greetings
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
D/S tape roller
Foam Dots

Hope you like my card, would love to hear from you, so please leave a comment.
Come over to the challenge blog and add an entry or two.
Hugs, Sandy

Sylvie Ballerina

Wow, am so late with my post for Aud Sentiments Challenge blog. I've been dealing with some health issues with my Mum that has put everything else out of my brain! So apologies to my teamies as well as to any of you who have popped over for a closer look of my card and not found it here. The theme of the challenge is Ribbons and Bows plus a Sentiment. Our sponsor is Digi Doodle Studios Digital Stamps.
Here is what I made.....

Recipe:
White cardstock, SU Tempting Turquoise cardstock
DP from Crafter Choice 12x12 paper pad - Cherish
Image from Digi Doodle Studios Digital Stamps - Sylvie Ballerina
Sentiment from SU
Dies - Die-namics -  stitched circles  & JoyCrafts die - 6002/0147
Satin Ribbon from stash
Bling from Papermania
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
D/S tape roller and foam dots

Well there are still a couple of days to come along and enter the challenge if you haven't already done so.
Thanks for stopping by and please leave a comment for me if you have time.
Hugs, Sandy

Unicorns and Rainbows

Another post that is a little bit behind, but I hope you enjoy my little gift box and pop over to check out the creations shared at Get Creative Challenge blog.The theme for the challenge is....Anything but a card. Our sponsors are Rick St. Dennis, Scrap n Dipity and Paper Nest Dolls.
Here is my project.....

 

Recipe:

Box from one of the cheap shops.

Image is from Scrap n Dipity - Unicorn Rainbow

Sentiment from SU stamp set

Nesties Die- 

DP from 12x12 paper pad that I bought from Aldi

SU Rose pink cardstock

Red D/S tape

D/S tape roller, Foam Dots

Enamel Dots from Uniquely Creative

Copic markers

Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad

Come along and check out my fellow DT members creations and have fun creating something for the challenge. We would love to see your makes.

Hugs, Sandy

Challenge #215 at 613 Avenue Create

Hi everyone, still having a few issues to deal with so am late posting this today. It's challenge time once more at 613 Avenue Create. The theme is Anything Goes with the Optional Twist of Christmas/Winter.
Here is what I came up with......

Recipe:
SU Real Red cardstock, White cardstock, a scrap of an SU green cardstock.
DP from Francheville 12x12 paper pad - Christmas Basics
Dies - Apple Blossom ~ Scalloped Square Frames, Couture Creations ~ Christmas Forest
        - Uniquely Creative ~ hilly dies(not sure of name)
SU Sentiment
Kindy Glitz
Small star bling

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

Coffee...a magical substance

Welcome to my little patch of blogland. We have a new challenge starting at Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog and the theme is "Use a Funny Sentiment" Our sponsor is Bugaboo Stamps.
 Here is what I created with this fun image......

Recipe:
SU Cherry Cobbler cardstock, White cardstock from stash
DP from Paper Xtra 12x12 paper pad
Image and sentiment from Bugaboo Stamps -  Stella Peeker - Magical Substance
Stencil from the cheap shop
Dies - Nesties - Rounded Squares
Copic Markers
SU Basic Brown inkpad
D/S tape roller and foam dots

We would love to see you over at the challenge blog to check out the DT inspiration cards and to join in the challenge.
Thanks for stopping by,
Hugs, Sandy

Crazy Dog in a party hat....

Hi everyone, very late with this one so just going to pop it on anyway as the challenge goes all month. You all have plenty of time still to head over to 613 Avenue Create challenge blog and add an entry or two.
The theme was to use a wooden embellishment of some kind on your project. I used a little wooden party hat from Kaisercraft.
Here's my card.....

Recipe:
White card from stash
SU Soft Suede
Scrap of SU Tempting Turquoise (I put this behind the hat)
DP from scrap pile
Dog image from Tim Holtz Crazy Dogs
Sentiment from SU
Wooden party hat embellishment from Kaisercraft
Enamel Dots from SU
Copic Markers
SU Rose Red Stamp pad
D/S tape roller 
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad

Time to go....would love to hear what you think of my cards... so feel free to browse and leave a comment on any of my posts.
Thanks for stopping by,
Take care,
Hugs, Sandy

It's nearly Halloween time again....

Hi to anyone who is stopping by today. We have a new challenge starting over at Aud Sentiments Challenge blog. Our sponsor is Drawn by Krista and the theme is Halloween/Fall sentiment.
Here is my DT card.....

Recipe:
SU Basic Black cardstock, White cardstock from stash
DP from CTMH (bulk paper pack which I went halves with a friend)
Images from CTMH stamp sets - Purrfect Halloween and Creepy Creatures
Die - Seven Dolls Dies ~ Stitched Label Frames
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
Copic Markers

Come on over to Aud Sentiments Challenge blog and add an entry or two into the challenge. We would love to see your creations.
Thanks for popping in. Please leave a comment to let me know what you think.
Hugs, Sandy

Who brought the monkey to the party?

Hi everyone, after a busy weekend, it's now time to think about the new challenge at Crafting From the Heart. We are an Anything Goes Challenge blog and our sponsor for this challenge is the fabulous Rick St. Dennis.
Here is my DT card.......

Recipe:
White card from stash
SU Basic Black cardstock
DP from Cre8tiv 12x12 paper pad
Image from  Rick St. Dennis - Hippo Birdy 2 Shoes
Sentiment from a freebie set of stamps with magazine purchase - The Best of Cardmaking Magic
Copic Markers
SU Pacific Point inkpad - stamp was a bit dotty so went over with Blue Wink of Stella pen
D/S tape roller & foam dots

It's getting late in the day so will finish by encouraging you to pop over and an entry or two to the challenge.
Thanks for stopping by, please take the time to leave a comment.
Hugs, Sandy

Happy Retirement

Challenge time once again at Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog. Our theme this challenge is to use a Two word sentiment and our sponsor is the wonderful Dr. Digi's House of Stamps.
Here is what I created......

Recipe:
SU Shaded Spruce cardstock and White cardstock from stash
DP from Creative Pl Paper pad - 12x12 ~ Beach Dreams
Image from Dr. Digi's House of Stamps - A Dunderton Abroad
Sentiment from a freebie set of stamps with magazine purchase
Little stamped crab image from Uniquely Creative stamp set ~ Wish Upon a Starfish
VW van stamped image from freebie stamp set
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
Wink of Stella Pen ~ clear
D/S tape runner & foam dots

That's it from me....trying to get myself on track so am going to schedule this post, lol. I shouldn't mess that up, or can I?
Hope to see you over at the challenge blog.
Hugs, Sandy DT

Born to ride....

Hi everyone, back again with my DT card for the new challenge at Crafting From the Heart. In a bit of a rush today so on with sharing my creation.....

Recipe:

SU Basic black cardstock, SU Crumb cake, SU orange(not sure which one) White cardstock from stash

SU stamp products

Hope to see you over at the challenge blog with some of your own creations.

Thanks for stopping by...would love to hear from you so please leave a comment.

Hugs, Sandy

Colours of Autumn

Forgot to schedule my post for Crafting With Friends challenge so here I am posting late. My brain is in La La land at the moment due to a long term family problem. It's been nearly a year now, and it makes me feel sad, angry, hurt and frustrated....but mainly sad!
Well enough of that and onto sharing my card and encouraging you to come and enter the challenge at Crafting With Friends. Our sponsor for this challenge is Lemon Shortbread and the theme is Anything Goes.

Here is my card.....

Recipe:
Cardstock - SU Early Espresso, SU Tip Top Taupe and White from stash
DP from Couture Creations 12x12 paper pad - Vintage Rose Garden
Image - Lemon Shortbread - Chilly Day Girl
Sentiment from a magazine freebie set of stamps - For All Occasions
Dies - Paper Rose ~ Stitched Rectangles,
        - Spellbinders Standard Circles ~ large and small
       - a leafy die (forgot to write it down and I've packed it away!)
SU Punches
Copic Markers
SU Basic Brown inkpad
D/S tape roller and foam dots

Time to make dinner for the hubby, so..... come and join the challenge. We'd love to see your makes.
Hugs, Sandy DT

Autumn Greetings

Good evening and welcome to my little patch of blog land. There is a new challenge starting today at Aud Sentiments Challenge blog and the theme is Fall plus a sentiment. We are being sponsored by Digi Doodle Studios.
Here is what I've created.....

Recipe:
SU Really Rust cardstock, SU Early Espresso cardstock and White cardstock from stash
DP is from The Craft Stall 12x12 paper pad (I've used one of the pearlised sheets - doesn't show well in the photo but looks very nice in real life)
Image is from Digi Doodle Studios - Autumn Day
Sentiment is from SU stamp set - Warmest Regards
Die - Uniquely Creative - Stitched Nesting Squares
Punch - SU oval ( I cut around it to make a matte with Early Espresso cardstock)
Copic Markers
SU Basic Brown inkpad
Bling from Couture Creations
D/S tape roller and Foam Dots

That's it from me, please pop over to the challenge blog and check out the DT inspiration and also come and join in with the challenge - we'd love to see your makes!
Thanks for stopping by,
Hugs, Sandy DT

Jingle All the Way

Wow, this could be my first Christmas card make for the year. The challenge at Get Creative is - Lots of Sparkle & Bling.
Our sponsors are ~ Eureka Stamps, Fabrika Fantasy and Limited Runs.
Here is what I have made using an image from Eureka Stamps

Recipe:
White card from stash, a scrap of SU Certainly Celery and SU Basic Black
DP from SU
Image from Eureka Stamps ~ Christmas Cat
Sentiment from a Freebie set of stamps with magazine purchase
Tinsel Twine came from KMart - a bargain box of tinsel twine and some ordinary twine for 20cents because it had been made up of oddments instead of all tinsel twine!  It's normally about $8
Bling from stash
Dies - Kaisercraft  - Nested Pine Trees and Nesties Labels 8 for the inside
Punches - SU circle and Carl - pot and  SU star
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
Wink of Stella pens - Gold and Clear ( used on the pot and the cat's bell, collar and ornament on his tail also on the tree star and the bells featured in the sentiment.)
D/S tape roller & foam dots

Finally caught up on my posts and now to catch up on any commenting.
Looking forward to seeing your entries in the competition.
Hugs, Sandy

Treat Yourself on Your Birthday

Here's another post. I've had to do a few in a row. Crafting From the Heart has a new challenge starting today. Hope to see you popping in and joining in the fun.
Our sponsor is Crafty Sentiments Designs and here is what I came up with ....

Recipe:
SU Bashful Blue cardstock, White cardstock (stash)
DP from Sugar & Spice Studio
Image from Crafty Sentiments Designs - Fife ~ Bubbles
Sentiments from stamp sets - Whale of a Time and Truly Scrumptious
Nestie Dies - Standard Circle and Scalloped Circles
Punches ~ SU oval and SU scalloped oval
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
D/S tape roller and foam dots.

Better get a move on I have another challenge starting today as well so want to get that posted as well. Please take the time to check out the last few posts and leave a comment.
Thanks, Sandy

Nearly forgot this one... It's the start of another challenge at Crafty Girls Creations. An Anything Goes challenge blog.
Here is what I've made for the challenge using products from my stash.

Recipe:
SU Red cardstock, White cardstock from stash
DP from a packet of Christmas papers I've had for a while
SU embossing folder -
Penguin is from a freebie stamp set with magazine purchase
Sentiment was from same set
Bling from stash
CTMH - Pomegranate inkpad
SU circle punch
Copic Markers
D?S tape roller & foam dots.

Come and check out the challenge and enter a make or two.
Hugs, Sandy

A CAS card for 613 Avenue Create

Challenge time at 613 Avenue Create and it's an Anything Goes challenge with the Optional Twist of Clean and Simple.
Here is what I came up with..... a one layer card

Recipe:
White cardstock
Sentiment from SU stamp set ~ Whimsical Words
Inks - SU Pacific Point, Whisper White and CTMH - Pomegranate and Memento Tuxedo Black
SU Glitter Enamel Dots

We would love to see your makes so why not pop over to the challenge and add an entry or two.
Thanks for stopping by,
Hugs, Sandy

Bingo and a Sentiment for Aud Sentiments challenge

Very late with my DT card so will have several post in a row. Hope you look at each of them and would love to hear from you in the comment section.
The theme for the challenge is Bingo and a sentiment.
Here is what I made.....

Recipe:
SU Basic Black Cardstock, White card from stash
DP - not sure of the maker as was a gift from a friend
Flower image ( stamped 3 times and used different sections to layer) from a freebie set of stamps
Leaf stamp from same set
Sentiment from Uniquely Creative stamp set - All Occasions
Dies - Die-namices - scalloped stitched rectangle
        - Uniquely Creative - Stitched Nesting Tags (I used the negative part of the diecut)
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad and CTMH inkpad - Glacier
SU Glitter Dots
D/S Tape Roller & foam dots

You still have a little time to come and join in the challenge. Come and stop by and check out the teams creations and enter something yourself. We'd love to see your makes.

Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

Thinking of You

The new challenge at Aud Sentiment's challenge blog has started today. Pop over and check out my fellow teamies' creations. The theme is Anything Goes plus a sentiment'
Here is what I created using a stamp from Stampin'Up.

Recipe: White cardstock from stash, Basic Gray cardstock from Stampin'Up, Cream cardstock from stash.
DP is also from stash, not sure which paper pad ( put it away and haven't had time to find it again!)
SU circle punches
Marrianne Border die
Pearls from stash
SU Basic Gray inkpad

Well, I've not been sleeping well lately so I'm going to have an early night for me, lol. I'm usually up all hours.
Love to hear what you think of my card, so please leave a comment. Hope to see you over at the challenge blog with an entry or two.
Thanks for stopping by,
Hugs, Sandy

Over the Rainbow

Hi to  everyone visiting my blog. We've had some more wild and wooly weather the last few days with high wind and rain. One of my friends even had hail stones, made it look a bit like snow out the front of her unit. Well, I'll get on and share my make for the new challenge at 613 Avenue Create Challenge blog. Our theme is Anything Goes with an Optional Twist of Magic/Fantasy.
I've gone with the Fantasy Theme.
Here is my card......

Recipe:
SU Real Red cardstock, White cardstock from stash
DP -Creative P1 12x12 paper pack - Hello Gorgeous
Over the Rainbow panel also from the above paper pack
Unicorn image and Sentiment from freebie stamp set - The Enchantment Collection
Uniquely Creative pearls
Wink of Stella Clear brush
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
Copic Markers.

Well it's once again late in the day and will soon be off to bed. Have a craft morning with a friend in the morning and visitors overnight so have a few things to catch up with.
Hope to see you joining in the challenge and would love to have you leave a comment here as well.
Thanks for popping in.
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

Challenge 72 at Crafting with Friends

Sharing this post a little late as have been doing a bit of babysitting lately during the day and overnight as well to help my daughter and son-in-law out. Our sponsor for the challenge is: Sasayaki Glitter Digital Stamps.
Here is what I made with one of the images that were sent for the DT to choose from.

Recipe:
SU Real Red, Emerald Envy and Night of Navy cardstocks
White cardstock from stash
DP was from my scrap pile
Image is from Sasayaki Glitter Digital Stamps - Cute Gnome
Flower is from a freebie set of stamps
Sentiment is from a retired SU stamp set
Die- Nestie Deckled Rectangles (large)
Punches are all from SU
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
D/S tape roller & foam dots

Time to go.... come and check out the DT creations and join in the challenge. Looking forward to seeing your creations.
Hugs, Sandy

Christmas in July, 2018

Yep, it's time for Christmas in July challenge at Aud Sentiments. Our sponsor is All Dressed Up. Here is my creation......

Recipe:
 SU Real Red cardstock and scrap of one of SU green tones. White cardstock from stash.
DP was from a magazine paper stack freebie
Image is from All Dressed Up - Christmas Snow Globe
Dies - CTMH Thin Cuts - Tree Line Border  and Be Merry
Copic Markers
D/S tape roller and foam dots

Pop over to the challenge blog and check out the DT creations and enter the challenge. We'd love to see your makes.
Hugs, Sandy

Go Wild African Style

Wow, I can't believe how fast the weeks are flying. Over half of the year has gone and Christmas is just around the corner at this rate! Hope you are all enjoying life and coping with its ups and downs.
It's challenge time again at Crafting From the Heart and as usual, it's Anything Goes.
Here is what I made....

Recipe:
SU Basic Black cardstock White cardstock from stash
DP Fancy Pants Designs - Tradition - Finishing Touch
Stamps - (freebies) Crafty Individuals ~ Go Wild
Die- Seven Paper Dolls ~ Cross Stitched Rectangles
Copic Markers
Inks - Memento Tuxedo Black and SU Apricot Appeal
D/S tape roller and foam dots

Hope you like my card and you come and check out the new challenge. Would love to hear what you think so drop me a comment.
Hugs, Sandy

Make A Wish

Challenge time at Aud Sentiments and out theme  is - Flowers and a Sentiment. Our sponsor is the fabulous ~ Paper Nest Dolls.
Here is what I've made for my DT inspiration..... my photo has come out quite dull so apologies for that. We've had lots of rain and chilly weather so not too many outdoor photo opportunities.

Recipe:
Purple/Lilac cardstock from stash
White card from local stationers
Grey card from stash
DP from my scrap pile
Image from Paper Nest Dolls ~ Make A Wish
Sentiment is from a freebie stamp set - Apple Blossoms ~ Dotty Florals
Dies - Uniquely Creatyive ~ Stitched Nesting Rectangles Rounded
        - Memory Box ~ Chandra Stem
Punches - SU 1 1/8" and 1" circles
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
D/S tape roller and foam dots.

Time to go as it's cold in this room and we have a lovely fire going in the family room!
Hope to see you popping in to the challenge blog and sharing some of your creations.
Hugs, Sandy

Greetings Earthlings from Outer Space

Good evening to all who are reading my blog today. We have a challenge starting over at Get Creative Challenges today and the theme is "Shaped Cards" no Square or Rectangle.
Our sponsors are: We are 3 Stamps, Eureka Stamps and Twinkle Lane Designs.
I've used an image from We are 3 Stamps.
Here is what I created.....

Recipe:
SU Basic Black cardstock, White cardstock and a textured grey cardstock
Glitter Paper used for the stars
Rocket Image is from our sponsor We are 3 Stamps and is called - Outer Space Rocket Ship
Other images are from There She Goes clear stamps set  and Paper Smooches - Space Cadet stamp set.
Stars are from cut from a die and also a border punch
Card cut using QuickKutz Nesting frame 10 dies
SU Large Oval Punch
Copic Markers
D/S tape roller and foam dots,
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad

Come and join us! You have a whole month to pop in and add your makes to the challenge. If you are popping in please leave a comment. It would be nice to hear what you think.
Hugs, Sandy

Up. Up and Away

It's the start of a new month and now half the year has flown by. Hope you have had an enjoyable weekend. I've just popped in to add my DT card for the new challenge starting today at Crafty Girls Creations blog.
Our sponsor is Star Stampz and the theme is as usual Anything Goes.
Here's my creation.....

Recipe:
SU Real Red cardstock and White cardstock from stash
DP is from SU (retired paper) and Bo Bunny 12x12 sheet - Summer Sage Vine
Digi stamp is from Star Stampz - Balloons and Icecream
Sentiment from CTMH stamp set - Windy Day
Die- Nestie - Reverse Wonky Rectangles
Copic Markers
D/S tape roller and foam dots
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad

Hope to see you over at the challenge blog with some of your creations. Check out my fellow teamies cards and if you are popping in here please take the time to leave a comment.
Hugs, Sandy

Hello There

Oops, forgot to check on this post and now realize it was still in draft mode. So..... (have editied) I am quite late with it and have backdated to the correct date.
Here is my DT card for 613 Avenue Create Challenge blog. The challenge goes for a month so you still have plenty of time to come and join in with us. Stop by and check out my fellow teamies creations as well. Our theme this month is Anything Goes with the Optional Twist/ Create Your Own Background paper.
Here is what I did......

Recipe:
SU Poppy Parade cardstock, White from stash
Background made using SU stamp sets ~ Gorgeous Grunge, Bloomin" Marvellous and Bliss
Inks - SU Apricot Appeal, SU Poppy Parade, CTMH Glacier, Pomegranate and Emerald
Memento Tuxedo Black
Die - Seven Paper Dolls - Stitched Label Frames
Portacraft 3mm pearls
D. S tape roller and foam dots

Again, apologies for being so late with this post. Come over to the challenge blog and leave an entry or two.
Hugs, Sandy

Man of the Moment

It's been absolutely freezing here! Had a choir rehearsal in one of our heritage cathedrals on Saturday and then the concert performance on Sunday and nearly froze to death. No heating and cold drafts coming from every direction. I've survived and the concert went well.
Now onto the new challenge beginning today at Crafting From The Heart challenge blog. It's Anything Goes theme and is Just for Fun (no sponsor) so we were allowed to use our own stash to create with.
Here is what I have made.....

Recipe: SU Early Espresso cardstock
DP from stash
Image and Sentiment from a freebie set of stamps - Man of the Moment
Dies - Uniquely creative ~ stitched stars and Cross stitch Nesting Arches
Punches - SU small star and Large oval and wide oval
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
D/S tape roller and foam Dots

Come over to the challenge blog and join in the fun of a challenge.
Love to hear from you if you are popping in.
Hugs, Sandy

Happy Birthday Princess

Back again with the new challenge for Crafting with Friends. An Anything Goes theme and our sponsor for this challenge is Fabrika Fantasy.
Here is what I've made for my DT inspiration card.....

 

Recipe:

SU Rich Razzleberry, SU Strawberry Slush

DP from an old packet of SU papers

Image is from Fabrika Fantasy ~ Fairy Tale Princess 

Sentiment from The Enchantment Collection stamp set (magazine freebie)

Dies ~ Nesties - Marvellous Squares

        ~ Uniquely Creative Stitched Nesting Squares (on inside of card)

Punch from SU

Copic Markers

Uniquely Creative enamel dots

D/T roller & foam dots

Memento Tuxedo black inkpad

Hope to see you over at the challenge blog with an entry or two. Check out my fellow DT creations and if you have time please leave me a comment below.

Take Care,

Hugs, Sandy

Vintage Tea Cups

Another day nearly over and time for our new challenge at Aud Sentiments Challenge blog. This fortnight it is an Anything Goes Challenge and don't forget to put that important sentiment on too.  Our Sponsor is We are 3 Digital Shop.
Here is my card.....

Recipe:
SU Rose Red cardstock, SU Soft Suede cardstock and white card from stash
DP is a printed background from We are 3 Digital Shop ~ Sweet Sounds Paper Pack
Image is from We are 3 Digital Shop - Vintage Tea Cups
Sentiment is from We are 3 Digital Shop ~ Tea Tags
Copic Markers
String from stash
Pearls from stash
D/S tape roller and Foam Dots

Hope to see you popping in and leaving a comment. It would be nice to get some feedback at the moment I'm getting lots of ridiculous Anonymous rubbish comments that I'm having to delete.
Come over to the challenge blog and join in the fun. You can enter up to 5 times. We would love to see your makes!
Thanks for stopping by,
Hugs, Sandy

Is it Coffee Time

Well, it's been stressful the last couple of days with a second Windows Update making my computer crash. I spent about 3 hours last night waiting for Auto Repair to work with no luck, so had to leave computer on all night and woke this morning to hubby telling me the computer was on with a big blue screen etc. So back to trying to work it out and finally after another couple of hours it's finally decided to play nice. I'm lucky, another friend had the same problem but didn't get any repair screen. It's cost her hundreds of dollars and several days without a computer. Windows should be responsible for all the expense incurred by probably lots of people with this issue. Anyway.... that's enough ranting. Now onto my reason for my post today!
It's challenge time at Crafting from the Heart (and I'm late because of the above!!!)The theme is as usual Anything Goes and our sponsor is Createful Heart Digis.
Here is my card........

Recipe:
SU Dapper Denim cardstock, SU Garden Green cardstock and White cardstock from stash
DP is from TPC Studio - So Deligh ~Everything but the kitchen sink
Image is from Createful Heart Digis - Perkin Up
Sentiment from SU stamp set ~ Coffee Cafe
Dies - Nesties ~ Petite Scalloped circles - small
           Die-namics ~ Stitched Circles
Punches - SU 1 3/4" circle and 2" scalloped circle
Copic Markers
SU Night of Navy inkpad
D/S tape roller & foam dots

Well after all the drama, lol, I would like to encourage you to pop into the challenge blog and check out the DT creations and add an entry or two. We'd love to see your makes.
Thanks for stopping, please leave a comment if you have time.
Hugs, Sandy

Amy in the Garden

Challenge time once again at Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog. Our challenge theme is Anything Goes with a sentiment and the sponsor is Sasayaki Glitter.
Here is my card......

Recipe:
SU Poppy Parade cardstock, White cardstock from stash and SU Baked Brown Sugar
DP is from stash - I've lost the packaging
Image is from Sasayaki Glitter ~ Amy in the Garden
Sentiment is from SU ~ Blooming Marvelous
Dies ~ Seven Paper Dolls ~ Stitched Labels Frames
        ~ Marianne Creatables - Fence die
Punches ~ SU Ovals ~ large and small
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
Uniquely Creative Enamel Dots
D/S tape roller and foam dots

I'm a bit late with my post but want to encourage you to come and join in the challenge. You can enter up to 5 cards... we'd love to see them!
Thanks for stopping by, please leave a comment ( getting sick of all the anonymous spam!)
Hugs, Sandy

Cruising

Another beautiful winter's day. Hope you have had an enjoyable weekend.
Today we start a new challenge at 613 Avenue Create and it is an Anything Goes Challenge with the Optional Twist of adding buttons and bows.
Here is my creation.....

Recipe:
SU Tranquil Tide cardstock, White card from stash and SU Soft Suede
DP from Close to My Heart
Hot off the Press ~ Life's An Adventure stamp set (freebie with magazine)
I used the cruise ship, suitcase and a sentiment
Buttons from stash
Die - Uniquely Creative ~ Stitched circles
Copic Markers
Inkpads - Memento Tuxedo Black and SU Night of Navy
D/S tape roller & foam dots

Well that's it from me today. I'm babysitting overnight two of my granddaughters. The 1 year old does not sleep well, which means her parent's don't sleep either. First time she's stayed so not sure how much sleep I will get either, lol.
Anyway.... hope to see you dropping off an entry into the challenge. You can check out all the fab DT creations and maybe do some blog hopping on your fellow entrants blogs too.
Thanks for stopping, please take the time to leave a comment.
Hugs, Sandy

Lots of Fun

First day of Winter here in Oz and we've had sunshine but cool tonight and have the fire going. Well I'm here with my DT card for Crafty Girls Creations. Our challenge is Anything Goes and the sponsor this time is Bugaboo Digital Stamps.
Here is my card......

Recipe:
SU Real Red cardstock, Pacific Point cardstock and White card from stash
DP from 12x12 paper pad - Creative Pl ~ Hello Gorgeous
Image from Bugaboo Digi Stamps - Brat riding a bike
Sentiment from Uniquely Creative Stamp Set
Die - Nestie - Octagons
Punches from SU - circles 1 3/4 and 1 1/2
Copic Markers
D/S tape roller & foam Dots

 Thanks for popping in, would love to hear from you. Hope to see some of your creations appearing on the challenge blog.
Hugs, Sandy

Video Game Guy

Well forgot to change my post to scheduled so a bit late posting. The challenge at Crafting with Friends is as usual Anything Goes and our sponsor is Bugaboo Digital Stamps. Here is what I created using one of the fab digis.....

 

Recipe -

SU Emerald Envy & SU Early Espresso

White card stash

DP from SU.

Image is from Bugaboo Digital Stamps - Video Game Guy

Sentiment is from CTMH stamp set - Born to Ride and Pirate Birthday stamp set.

Dies - Nestie Standard Circles large

        - Uniquely Creative - Stitched Circles and also Doiley Die set (tag diecut)

Copic Markers

Porta Craft 3mm pearls

D/S tape roller & foam dots

Come over to the challenge blog and check out the DT creations and enter the challenge. We would love to see your creations. 

Hugs, Sandy

 

Have a Sunshine Day

Well it's time for another challenge at Aud Sentiments Challenge blog and the theme is Summer and a Sentiment. Our sponsor is Bugaboo Digital Stamps.
Here is what I came up with for my DT card.

Recipe:
SU Tranquil Tide cardstock, White cardstock from stash
DP from Pebble Party with Amy Locurto 6x6 paper pad - Poolside
Image is from Bugaboo Digital Stamps - Surfing Guy
Sentiment from a freebie stamps set with magazine purchase - Tropical Delights
Dies - Seven Dolls - Cross-stitched Rectangles and Uniquely Creative - stitched Nesting Squares
Punch - wide oval
Copic Markers
Inks - Memento Tuxedo Black and SU Tempting Turquoise
D/S tape roller and foam dots

Hope to see you over at the challenge blog checking out the DT cards and entering some of your own too.
Thanks for stopping by, please leave a comment.
Hugs, Sandy

Oriental Chic

Hi all and welcome to my blog. Today's challenge at Crafting From the Heart is as always, Anything Goes. Our sponsor for the challenge is the fabulous Rick St Dennis.
Here is my creation.......

Recipe:
SU Basic Black cardstock & white cardstock from stash
DP from
Image is from Rick St Dennis - CanToN Chic digi stamp
Sentiment is from
Punches - SU circle and Carl scalloped square
Copic Markers
D/S tape roller & foam markers

Come and join the fun of a challenge and check out all the different DT makes and all the creative entries.
Love to hear from you, so if you're popping in, please leave a comment.
Hugs, Sandy

Cute Bunny Ballerina

Time for our challenge at Aud Sentiments and the theme is Cute + a sentiment. Our sponsor is Drawn by Krista but I have used a freebie stamp set I recently bought with a magazine.
Here is my card......

Recipe:
SU Tempting Turquoise, White card from stash
DP and Stamps are both freebies with the magazine purchase - this includes the bunny, ballet shoe
and the sentiment.
Die - Uniquely Creative - Stitched rectangles rounded
Pearl from stash
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
D/S tape roller and foam dots

Love to see your entries for the challenge to pop over and add them on the challenge blog.
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

Fit-ish

Hi everyone, I had trouble getting my image for my DT card to open, so thought I would have to give the new challenge at Crafty Girls Creations a miss this month. After talking to someone about it, I finally managed to get the file to open and saved it to use, so..... here I am very late posting here on my blog. Hope you pop over to the challenge blog and join in with us in the current challenge. We are being sponsored by Imagine that...digis by Kris.
Here is my card......

Recipe:
SU Early Espresso, White card from stash and I think the green one is also SU
DP from scrap pile
Image and Sentiment from Imagine that...digis by Kris - I Chihuaha
Die- Die-namics stitched squares
Copic Markers
D/S tape roller and foam dots

Thanks for stopping by, love to hear from you,
Hugs, Sandy

Lots of Flowers

Challenge time at Get Creative Challenges and this time around our sponsors are, KNITTY KITTY DIGIS, QKR STAMPEDE, WINK WINK INK and the theme is "Lots of Flowers" I'm really a bit plain when it comes to card making so adding flowers is always a challenge for me. I used a partial section of a stamp for my sentiment and it picked up a small amount of ink in a couple of places so to my horror I had to add masses of bling to cover up a couple of small spots. It was the only thing I could do after already having everything else ready on the card. So.... if you follow my posts you will know all this extra embellishment is not my usual thing.
Here is what I ended up with...... I also tried a new fold using a die cut to create it.

Recipe: 
White card from stash, SU Tempting Turquoise cardstock and SU Real Red cardstock
DP is  from 15cmx15cm paper pad from The Craft Stall
Image is from QKR Stampede - In Love Digital Image
Sentiment from a magazine freebie set of stamps - Hummingbird Symphony
Dies - Nestie Labels Eight, Nestie - Standard circles and Scalloped Circle
Punch - MS leaf punch
Flowers from Little Birdie and assorted ones from stash
Bling - Stash
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
D/S tape roller and foam dots, tacky glue

Come on over to the challenge blog and enter something of your own. We would love to see it.
Thanks for stopping and please leave me a comment if you have time.
Hugs, Sandy

Born to Perform

Hi everyone, hope you've had a good weekend. It's late here and am so ready for sleep. With my shoulder and arm playing up I'm not sleeping well and have been us since 5 a.m. this morning....so just going to quickly get this written up and then heading for my pillow!
We have a new challenge starting at 613 Avenue Create today and the theme is "Mainly Blue"
I've used a freebie image and a digital image of curtains found on the internet to create my card.
Here it is.......

Recipe: SU Dapper Denim cardstock & White cardstock from stash
DP from Stash - one of my many hoarded papers that I've forced myself to use, lol
Image is a freebie from Milk Coffee Digis
Sentiment from a freebie set of stamps with magazine purchase
Curtain image found on the internet
Dies - Uniquely Creative Stitched circles
Punches - SU Circle and Scalloped Circle
Copic Marker
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
D/S tape roller and foam dots.

Well, only thing left to do is to encourage you to pop over to the challenge blog and enter one of your own makes. We'd love to see them and of course my teamies and I would love to see you stopping by our blogs and leaving a comment.
Goodnight,
Hugs, Sandy

Molly in the garden

Back again with my DT post for Crafting From The Heart challenge blog. Our challenges are always Anything Goes and this challenge our sponsor is Leann's World 101.
Here is my make......

Recipe:
SU Pacific Point cardstock and White cardstock from stash
DP - both from SU (my scrap pile)
Image is from Leann's World 101 - Molly
Sentiment is from a freebie stamp set with magazine purchase - Sentiment Collection
Dies - Seven Paper Dolls ~ Cross Stitched Rectangles & Stitched Label Frames
Punches - SU circle and scalloped circle
Bling from stash
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
D/S tape roller and foam dots

I'm heading off to do the tea dishes, hope you are doing something a bit more pleasant, lol.
Come over to the challenge blog and check out the DT work and maybe enter a few of your own creations!
Thanks for stopping by,
Hugs, Sandy

Masculine card challenge at Aud Sentiments

Hi, time for another challenge at Aud Sentiments and the theme is to make something Masculine plus a sentiment. Our sponsor is the wonderful Dr. Digi's House of Stamps and here is what I made for my DT card. The colour is a little dark as it should be a dark brown matte not black as it looks here.

Recipe:
SU Emerald Envy cardstock, SU Early Espresso cardstock and White card from stash
DP was found on pinterest and printed
Sentiments from pinterest and Paper Smooches clear stamp set
Trees are from SU. Lovely as a Tree stamp set
Image from Dr. Digi's House of Stamps - Hole in One Hal
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
D/S tape roller and foam dots.

Please pop over to the challenge and join in the fun.
Thanks for stopping by,
Hugs, Sandy

Challenge 202 at Crafting From The Heart

Running a bit late today, decided to rummage through some boxes in the craft room trying to cull some of my hoarded stash! I don't do much in the way of scrapbooking now so have decided to get rid of albums and a lot of stickers that I won't use on my cards.
So...... finally have sat myself down in front of the computer to add this post.
Our challenges are always Anything Goes and this one is Just for Fun as there is no sponsor. That means we get to use anything we want so I've made a card with three  new stamp sets I bought a few months ago and hadn't christened yet. It was actually a kit that Uniquely Creative put out every two months I think, but I've done my own design. It contains one stamp set, the stencil and the die and then you can buy the add on products which I have done to get the extra stamps.
Here is my make.......

Recipe:
SU Pacific Point cardstock for the basecard and sentiment mattes
White card from stash
Background made with a stencil from Uniquely Creative - Bubbles
Die - Sea Plants ~ Uniquely Creative
Stamps are also Uniquely Creative ~ Mermaid Kisses, Snorkel Pals and Wish Upon a Starfish
Sentiment from the Mermaid Kisses set
Copic Markers
SU Pacific Point inkpad and Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
D/S tape roller

Well, am off to have a coffee and a very small play at my craft table before I pack up my bag for some crafting with a friend tomorrow.
Hope to see you popping in and joining the challenge, check out my fellow team mates' creations and the other entries too. It's wonderful to see the fantastic makes that everyone comes up with.
Thanks for stopping by,
Hugs, Sandy

It's Birthday time at Aud Sentiments

Yay!!! We are celebrating our 8th birthday at Aud Sentiments today and would love you to come and join in the fun with us. We are being sponsored by the wonderful digi creators of ~ The Paper Shelter and our theme is to use a Birthday Sentiment.
Here is what I came up with......

Recipe:
White cardstock from stash for basecard
SU Sweet Sugar Plum
Image is from The Paper Shelter ~ The Birthday Present
Sentiment is from Hunkydory clear stamp set - Winter Wishes
DP from Sullivans scrapbook paper pack 12x12
Dies - Paper Roses ~ Stitched Rectangles
SU Circle punches and scalloped circle punch
SU Glitter enalmel dots
Bling from stash

Time to say goodbye as I have a few little bits and pieces to do before I head off to for a meal out with hubby.
Remember to come and check out my team mates creations and drop off an entry or two.
Thanks for popping in. Love to hear from you.
Hugs, Sandy

The Twist! Use Vellum at 613 Avenue Create

My second post for the day and it's very late so will hurry up and get this written. It's been a long day with lots of cooking and a family get together.
Please take the time to scroll down and check out my other post for today.
The challenge at 613 Avenue Create is Anything Goes with an Optional Twist of using Vellum.
A friend gave me this lovely glittery vellum sheet and here is how I've used it.

Recipe:
White card from stash
SU Real Red cardstock
DP is a gorgeous glittery embossed piece of vellum (from a friend, who wanted it back lol after I showed her my card)
Floral image is from Jennifer Elloryset - Hummingbird Symphony ( a magazine freebie set)
Sentiment is from Avery Elle stamp set ~ Big Greetings
Die was from Uniquely Creative - circles
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
D/S tape roller & foam dots

Come and join us at the neighbourhood. We are waiting to see your creations for this challenge.
Thanks for stopping by,
Hugs, Sandy

Challenge #46 at Crafty Girls Creations

Another beautiful day. Easter Sunday today so last Easter service at church for the week. Hope you are enjoying your Easter break.
We have a new challenge at Crafty Girls Creations and our sponsor is Moonflower Digital Stamps.
The theme is as always, Anything Goes.
Here is what I made......

Recipe:
SU Sweet Sugarplum cardstock
White card from stash
DP from Couture Creations 12x12 paper pad - Vintage Rose Garden
Image from Moonflower Digital Stamps - Tumbelina
Sentiment from Uniquely Creative stamp set - All Occasions
Die-namics die ~ Stitched Circles
Copic Markers, SU Tempting Turquoise inkpad
D/S tape roller

Come on over to the challenge blog and check out my teamies makes and jump into the challenge. We would love to see your makes.
Thanks for stopping by, Hugs, Sandy

Sweet Ballerina

Hi all, it's time for a new challenge at Crafting with Friends. Our sponsor is Scrap'N'Dipity and the theme is as usual, Anything Goes.
Here is what I created.......

Recipe:
SU Bashful Blue cardstock
White carddstock from stash
DP is a small scrap of SU paper and the larger piece is from Francheville paper pack
Image is from Scrap'N'Dipity - Scribble Sally - Ballerina (may be a retired digi - not sure)
Sentiment is from Close to my Heart stamp set - Happy Birthday Sentiment (1 stamp set)
Die-namics Stitched Mini Scalloped Rectangles
Copic Markers, Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad, D/S tape roller & foam dots
Bling from stash

Well have a few of the grandchildren here today so off to spend some time with them.
Hope to see you entering a creation or two over at the challenge blog.
Thanks for stopping by, Hugs, Sandy.

Springtime bunny

It's been a little while since my last post, still having a few health issues. The reason for my post today is to share my DT make for the new challenge at Aud Sentiments this fortnight. The theme is Easter/Spring sentiment and our sponsor is Sasayaki Glitter.

Here is what I made.....
Front of card...

Inside of card...

Recipe:
SU Crumb cake cardstock
White cardstock from stash
Scrap of SU Hello Honey
DP was given to me by my friend Shirley (not sure of maker)
Image is from Sasayaki Glitter - Bunny and Butterflies
Sentiment is from SU stamp set - Easter Blossoms
Flowers stamped on inside from CTMH stamp set - Easter Bunny
Dies - Uniquely Creative Stitched Nesting Rectangles rounded and Stitched sun
SU Large oval punch and scalloped oval punch
Copic Markers, Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
D/S tape roller & foam dots

Have to push on and get a few more jobs done here online and then sort out something for our evening meal. Hope you all enjoy Easter, I'll be off to church in the morning to sing in the choir for Good Friday Service and then just some odd jobs around the house.
Thanks for stopping by and hope to see you entering some makes into the challenge this fortnight.
Hugs, Sandy