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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oriental style for Bingo and Sentiment challenge

Oops, have just realised that I didn't post this card for the challenge. I've had some health issues which have kept me off the computer and I thought I had scheduled this one to pop up on time. I'm backdating so It appears in the right spot on my blog and will not be adding it to any challenges for that reason.
The challenge theme is Bingo and a sentiment and our sponsor is Star Stampz.
Here is my card.... and I will add the bingo chart as well.

Recipe:
SU Rich Razzleberry cardstock,
White cardstock from stash,
Oriental DP from stash
Image from Star Stampz - Kimono Portrait
Sentiment from SU stamp set - Picture Perfect Birthday
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
D/S tape roller & foam dots

Bingo chart.....       

Hope you managed to join in the challenge.
See you soon,
Hugs, Sandy

Challenge #198 at Aud Sentiments

Hello and welcome. It's time for another challenge at Aud Sentiments. The theme is Anything Goes with a Sentiment.
Here is what I made using a Birdie Brown image.

Recipe:
Cardstock - Purple and White from stash. SU Temptimg Turquoise and Hello Honey
DP from Making Memories Be inspired - Kids 12x12 paper ~ Emma Dots
Image from Birdie Brown ~ Retro Girl
Sentiments from SU ~ Perfect Blend and Avery Elle ~ So Happy
Dies - Uniquely Creative ~ Stitched Nesting Tags (used negative piece)
        - Uniquely Creative - Stitched Nesting Rectangles rounded
SU punches - 1 3/8"  & 1 1/2"  circles & 2" scalloped circle
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo black inkpad
Pearls from stash
D/S tape roller & foam dots.

It's late and I'm tired from choir practice so I'm going to say goodnight and encourage you to pop over to the challenge blog and check out my fellow teamies creations and enter the challenge too.
Thanks for stopping by.
Hugs, Sandy

To a Special Friend

Challenge time at Aud Sentiments and this fortnight we are being sponsored by All Dressed Up and our theme is For a Friend.
Here is my card......

Recipe:
SU Real Red cardstock
White cardstock from stash
DP from Crafters Choice 12x12 paper pad ~ Cherish
Image from All Dressed Up ~ Fairy Magic
Sentiment from See-D's stamps ~ Sampler Set
Dies  - Standard Large Circle and Nesties ~ Marvelous Squares
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
D/S tape runner & foam dots.

Time to go and sort out some washing (what Joy!!!) but before I go let me encourage you to pop over to the challenge blog and check out my team mates creations and to pop in an entry or two.
Thanks for stopping by, love to hear from you.
Hugs, Sandy

Chocolate box romance

Second Post for today, hope you scroll down and check out my other card.
It's  Challenge time at Aud Sentiments.... the theme is Valentine or Love Sentiment and we could use anything we wanted to make our cards.
Here is what I came up with......

Recipe:
Cardstocks - SU Real Red, White card from stash
DP from Crafter's Choice 12x12 paper pad ~ Cherish
Image is from Mo's Digital Pencil
Sentiment from SU~ Teeny Tiny Sentiments
Dies - Die-namics ~  Stitched Squares
        - Uniquely Creative Stitched Nesting Squares
Punches - 3/4", 1" and 1 1/8" circles
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
D/S tape roller & foam dots.

Love to see your makes so come along and join in the challenge.
Thanks for stopping by, if you have time please leave a comment.
Hugs, Sandy

Bird with Music

A small hiccup with my computer so I am late with my DT card. I'm backdating to the challenge date and you still have plenty of time to come and join in the challenge. We have a new sponsor called
We Are 3 digi shop and I've used a coloured digi paper to make my card.
Here it is......

Recipe:
SU Real Red cardstock and White cardstock from stash
DP from Crafter's Choice 12x12 paper pad ~ Cherish
Image and sentiment from We Are 3 Digi Shop  - Digital paper ~ Bird Songs- Pink
and sentiment ~ All Occassion Sentiment Pack
Dies - Uniquely Creative ~ Stitched Nesting Squares
                                         ~ die cut leaves from stash (not sure of make because I cut them ages ago)
Inkpad- SU Barely Banana
D/S tape and Foam dots

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