A Christmas Tree Fairy

 Wow, this year has gone by so quickly. We're all another year older and I hope it's been a happy year for you all and if not, I wish you all the best for the coming year. It's been an up and down one for me.

So.... onto the challenge this month at 613 Avenue Create.  It's Anything Goes with the Optional Twist of "Any Winter Holiday"  I've chosen Christmas for my card.

Here it is. Accented with Kindyglitz to give her some bling!

Thanks for stopping by and hope to those who celebrate Christmas have a wonderful festive season. 

Take Care, Hugs, Sand DT member 613 Avenue Create Challenge blog.

Sweetest Baby

 Hi all! I've enjoyed creating for the new challenge at 613 Avenue Create this month. As always it's Anything Goes with an Optional Twist. This month's optional twist is "Embossing, wet or dry".

Here is my card with a sweet image from our sponsor - Sheepski Designs..

Come and join us over at 613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog this month. We look forward to seeing all the wonderful and varied entries.

Please take the time to leave a comment, they are much appreciated.

Hugs Sandy, DT member 613 Avenue Create

Sympathy card using Autumn colours

 Yay! Challenge time once again at 613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog. We are an Anything Goes challenge monthly with an Optional Twist. The twist for this month is "Autumn Colours".

Here's my creation..... I decided to make a Sympathy card.

Hope to see your creations over at the challenge blog. Please take the time to leave a message and also to visit my fellow team mates to check out their makes as well. 

Thanks for stopping by, Take Care, Hugs, Sandy DT member 613 Avenue Create

Sea life

 Hi everyone. It's time for another challenge at 613 Avenue Create and I'm popping by to share my DT card with you and to invite you to join in the challenge this month. The challenge this month is "Anything Goes" so have fun and let's see your creations. 

Here is what I made.....

So that's all from me. Would love to hear from you so please take the time to leave a comment. Hope to see you dropping an entry or several entries into the challenge. 

Take care, Hugs, Sandy DT member

Love a Nautical theme!

 Hi and welcome to my blog. It's time for another challenge over at 613 Avenue Create and we are an Anything Goes challenge with an Optional Twist. The twist this month is: Nautical. I enjoyed making this card with a fab piece of nautical themed paper that was given to me last week along with some stamps and dies for use with my card class that I run at a Friendship Centre. The stamps are from my stash.. I added the sailor the knotted rope image and the sentiment.

Here it is......

Well, that's it from me today.  Would love to see you entering a creation (or a few) over at the challenge blog and please take the time to check out my fellow team mates inspirational makes and visit our blogs to leave a comment. We'd love to get some feedback from you.

Hope to see you again next month with another fabulous challenge.

Hugs, Sandy. DT member 613 Avenue Create.

Let's Stencil

 Hi everyone, I've once again been missing in action. A few family issues making me feel not so good, but just need to learn to let go and focus on what I have and who I have in my life...

So... thought I would get myself together and get my projects done and blogged for 613 Avenue Create.

April's challenge is as always an Anything Goes with an Optional Twist....the twist this month is - Let's Stencil. I've used a stencil that had a few different sections on it to do the background on my card.  This is what I created.....

I've used Pacific Point and White cardstocks. Stencil is called Textures from Seven Paper Dolls, Tim Holtz distressed inks and Visible Image stamp set - Jake Skates.

Hope you pop over to the blog and add an entry or two and please check out all the DT creations and stop by our blogs to leave an encouraging comment. They will be very much appreciated.

Take care, 

Hugs Sandy, DT member 613 Avenue Create.

Oh What fun !

It's challenge time again over at 613 Avenue Create and as always it's Anything Goes but our twist this month is Fancy Folds  and Cuts. Our sponsor is Conie Fong Art and Design.

Here is what I made using one of the fun images..... A single piece of card cut and folded so it stands by itself. I decided to go with a Christmas theme. The card folds down to C6 size so fits in a normal envelope.

I've used: White and Red cardstocks. Designer Paper from stash. Bits and pieces from an ornate die. I cut the snowflakes off it and also some of the swirly pieces and rearranged them. I also used a snowflake that I cut with a friend's single dies. The image is from Conie Fong and the sentiment is from Stampin' Up. Copic Markers and Wink of Stella (White... had a small issue with it blobbing and messing up my colouring but I decided to just go for it as I'd already coloured the image twice because it did it the first time as well but it was a bigger blob and did more damage.) It's very frustrating when you get to the very end of colouring etc and it just releases too much and there is not a thing you can do about it.....cry!

That's it from me....Hope to see some of your creations being entered over at the challenge blog. Check out the DT inspiration and maybe pop in to see some of the other entrants cards as well.

Please take the time to leave a comment. I'd appreciate it.

Hugs, Sandy DT

But first Coffee

Hi everyone, I'm running late for the challenge at 613 Avenue Create. I've finally sorted the printer out to allow me to get black images instead of green ones and the right colour for the coloured one! The challenge is anything goes with the Optional twist of  - Your Favourite Drink.

So.... here is my very late DT card. Our sponsor is Mirtillamente and we were given this great sentiment to use. I've added an image from a previous DT sponsor to complete my card and have used a coffee bean stamp from a freebie set of stamps with magazine purchase.

 

Would love to see you popping in to the challenge blog and entering at least one entry, more if you like!

Please take the time to leave a comment, I would appreciate it very much.

Take care, Hugs, Sandy DT

A sweet little fairy house

 Hi, it's been a while since I've posted but am back with a card for 613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog. We have a sponsor this month and it's Mirtillamente. The optional twist is "Anything Goes".

Here is my card......

I've used the image Fairy Tale - Flower House No 1 

Base card made with Maroon cardstock, white card and a paper also from our sponsor.

Coloured with Copic Markers, sentiment from Stampin'Up and some small bling from stash.

Hope you come over to the challenge blog and enter something you've made. We would love to see your creations.

You might like to pop into our sponsor's shop and check out all the images that are available.

Please take the time to leave a comment and thanks for stopping by.

Take care,

Sandy DT Member 613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog

Pretty Succulents

 March already and a new challenge is beginning at 613 Avenue Create. As usual, an Anything Goes theme with an Optional Twist. This time it's Succulent Inspiration.

I decided to go with this gorgeous succulent themed paper from the Paper Mill called Cactus Club. I've embellished it with a sweet little succulent character and sentiment from Uniquely Creative stamp set - Sweet Succulents. I've used a pinky purple cardbase which matches in well with the paper and also a white rectangle diecut for the inside.

Here's the card.....

Well, that's it from me once more. Love to see you entering the challenge this month. Come and visit the DT blogs and leave us a comment. We love to get feedback rather than all that spam that finds its way into the comments.

Thanks for stopping by, 

Take Care, Hugs, Sandy DT member

Valentine Whimsy

Wow, Valentines Day is just around the corner and the new challenge at 613 Avenue Create this month is Anything Goes with an Optional Twist of Valentine Whimsy.

I've chosen to do the twist and have used this whimsical stamp from Stampin' Up to create my card.    Here it is.... 

I've taken a photo on some pretty heart floral paper. The card base is Black and the DP is from my stash. I can't remember the maker of the heart Die. Other dies used were Nestie deckled rectangles (large and small) Copic Markers, D/S tape roller and red pearls from Kaisercraft.

Hope to see your entries over at 613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog this month. Please take the time to pop in to the DT blogs and leave us a comment. Maybe check out some of the entries as well as everyone likes to get some feedback.

Thanks for stopping by,

Take care, Hugs Sandy DT member

A new year and a new challenge at 613 Avenue Create

Hi everyone, I've not been around much the last few months but hopefully life is a bit more sorted and I'm back creating and fulfilling my DT duties.

Our first challenge has begun at 613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog and we have a sponsor. Mertillamente Digital Stamps and Paper. Check them out! You can also read a little about them on our challenge blog and you'll find links to their blog, store and challenge blog too.

Here is what I've created using one of the fab images.

Hope to see you entering into the challenge for this month, make sure to pop into the blog and check out the DT entries and also the challenge entries. Always lots of inspiration.

Love to hear from you, so please leave a comment.

Hugs, Sandy DT

School Dayz challenge

 Well I've been unwell with a weird rash on my foot that has caused concern as it kept getting higher up my leg. Numerous doctors visits with medication and then get sent to the hospital and from there to a preferred clinic because there was a 7 hour wait and because it wasn't considered urgent it meant that I would probably keep getting bumped back to accomodate more urgent cases. Anyway to cut a long story short, still don't know what it was and am sort of on the mend!

So...... a late post for 613 Avenue Create Challenge blog. Hope you have popped over and joined in the challenge. We are an Anything Goes challenge with an Optional twist which this month is "School Dayz". I've gone with the optional twist and here is my card......

I still have another post to organise so will just leave you with the encouragement of joining in the fun of the challenge this month. Take time to pop into all the DT blogs and leave us a comment.

Thanks for looking, stay safe in these uncertain times.

Hugs, Sandy DT

Watercoloured Sunflowers

 Hi everyone, a new challenge has started at 613 Avenue Create and this month our Optional twist is : Watercolour.

I've chosen to use the twist for my card and here it is.....

Recipe: SU Early Espresso cardstock and White cardstock from stash, Sunflower stamp from freebie stamp set - The Cafe Riviera and Sentiment is from a freebie set also, The Music and Dance Collection. Tiny gold bling, Watercolour pens (used on a clear stamp block with a waterbrush) D/S tape roller. The inside has a piece of white cardstock with the sunflower stamped partially on the right hand bottom corner and left uncoloured.

Well that's me, am heading off for a very short holiday with my daughter, son-in-law and two granddaughters. The weather is not great but so far it has not rained. Heading towards the coast but not sure whether we will get a walk  along the beach. Depends if the rain stays away for at least part of our trip.

Come over and check out the challenge blog and enter some of your creations. You're sure to get some inspiration from the DT creations and also from all the other entrants too.

Thanks for stopping by, please leave a comment if you have time.

Hugs, Sandy DT

Lady in Yellow

 It's been cold and wet lately, but the sun is shining so there are spots of warmth outside out of the wind. It's time for the latest challenge at 613 Avenue Create. An Anything Goes challenge blog with an Optional Twist. I've opted to create my card using the optional twist which is to Use Paper Piecing on your creation. Love this - just need to choose something that isn't too fiddly to achieve, lol.

Here is my card........

Recipe: SU Basic Black and Hello Honey cardstock and White cardstock from stash, Kanban stamps (added a little shoe on the inside as well). Sentiment from SU. DP from stash, a pretty yellow with a subtle white floral on it - it's actually a bit brighter than it shows here in the photo. Also the yellow cardstock is a bit too bright in the photo, has more of a mellow, warmer hue. I used stitched rectangle dies from Paper Rose and 3 different SU circle punches

My husband and I are going on a club motorcycle ride today (as long as it's not pouring down with rain) so just a quick reminder to go check out the challenge blog and to let you know we love seeing all the wonderful entries. So get your mojo into gear and come and join in the challenge.

If your popping in here on my blog, please leave a comment. Would love to get some feedback.

Hugs, Sandy DT 613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog

Happy Birthday Elephant

 It's time for another challenge at 613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog. An Anything Goes challenge blog with an Optional twist each month. The twist this time is : Mood Board. I decided to go with the Anything Goes option this time. Here is what I created.... Didn't realise that the black cardbase didn't really show up in the photo, and it's dark outside so can't retake.

Recipe:  Black cardbase, Grey matte, Designer Paper from Kaisercraft, SU Stamp set Henry Says (elephant), Sentiment is also SU. Uniquely Creative Stitched Circle dies, SU inkpads - Real Red & Garden Green

Come on over to the challenge blog and join in the fun of a challenge, check out all the DT creations and your fellow entrants'  creations as well.

Thanks for stopping by. Would love to hear from you, so take the time to leave a comment. 

Hugs, Sandy DT

Floral card -613 Avenue Create Challenge

 Hi everyone as we go into Autumn here in Australia, 613 Avenue Create Challenges is starting their new challenge. An Anything Goes Challenge with an Optional theme of - In the Garden. I've choses to do a floral background in black on white cardstock with a panel cut from the same stamped image and coloured to act as a focus point on top.

Here it is......

Cardstock from SU and stash, Stamp from SU, Stitched Rectangle Dies from Paper Rose and sentiment die and stamp from stash.

I hope that everyone has an enjoyable Easter. If you're lucky enough to have public holidays. make the most of your time.

Don't forget to pop over to the challenge blog and enter some of your creations. Check out the DT makes and we would all love to see you stopping by our blogs and leaving some feedback.

Thanks for popping in, Take Care, Hugs, Sandy DT

Birds on a Branch

 Yay, it's challenge time at 613 Avenue Create. An Anything Goes challenge blog with an Optional twist. This month's twist is to Make A Slider Card. I've chosen not to do the twist this month, so here is what I came up with.

Recipe:  White cardstock from stash.  Pink and Blue cardstock both from SU, Paper from stash, Images of birds and flowers from SU stamp set - Free as a Bird. Dies are from Stampin Up, Fancy That (doily flower 3) and Uniquely Creative (sentiment label). Coloured with Copic Markers. Other supplies - double sided tape roller and foam dots

That's it from me. Come and join in the challenge at 613 Avenue Create. Check out the DT inspiration and maybe pop in and leave a comment or two.

Take care, Hugs, Sandy DT 613 Avenue Create.

It's A Boy - Hearts and Shoes

 Hi everyone time for our latest challenge at 613 Avenue Create. We are an Anything Goes challenge with an Optional Twist. This month's twist is to use hearts or shoes in your design. I chose to use both in the baby card I created.

Here's what I created.....

Recipe: SU Blueberry Bushel cardstock, White cardstock from stash, DP from stash, small stiched heart dies from Paper Rose, Heart balloon dies from SU, Large heart die from stash, Rounded corner rectangle die from stash. Stamps were from SU (shoes - a retired set that I've got no name for)  and Kaisercraft set: Little One - sentiments (one on the inside too)

Come and join in the fun of a challenge. Be inspired by the DT team and our guest designers. Pop in and leave us some feedback, we love to hear from you. Also check out the fabulous entries. Lots of inspiration.

Hope to see you at 613  Avenue Create.

Hugs, Sandy DT

Dreams are for Chasing

Happy New Year to you all. Hoping and praying that this year is going to be better than the last. Hope yours is off to a happier start.

It's time for our first challenge for 2021 at 613 Avenue Create. The challenge is an Anything Goes with an Optional Twist. This time there is no twist.

Here is what I came up with. The design of the card is one I cased from pinterest so I am unsure of whose layout it was.

 Recipe: SU Night of Navy cardstock, white cardstock from stash, DP from stash (single sheets)               Stamps -Dog and sentiments and sentiment die are from Uniquely Creative - Aussie Geo and Dreams are   for Chasing. Tree die from stash (my craft room is in major disruption at the moment with different storage going in)

Well that's it from me, have to get the food on for tea. Baked Potatoes, quick and easy, lol and then off to listen to a live radio broadcast in the park. It's starting to cool down so may have to take something warm to wear.

We'd love to see your creations so pop over and join in the fun of the challenge. Loads of inspiration from the DT and all the different entries in the challenge as well.

Thanks for stopping by,

Hugs, Sandy DT