Bliss

 Yay, another challenge has started at Get Creative Challenge Blog. An anything Goes themed challenge with an Optional Twist. This time around, the twist is to "Show Water". Our Sponsors for the challenge are Oddball Art, Pattie's Creations and Sweet'nSassy.

My card was created using an image from Oddball Art.  Here it is.....

Recipe:  SU Pretty Peacock cardstock, White cardstock from stash. Dies - MFT stitched rectangles. Punches, SU Circle punches, DP from stash. Image is from Oddball Art - Hanging lightbulbs Whimsical Mermaid in Bathtub, Sentiment from SU Bliss Stamp set, Copic Markers, Wink of Stella - Clear and tiny gold bling. 

 

Hope to see you all popping over to the challenge blog and entering some of your makes. Take the time to check out all the DT inspiration and maybe pop into some of the entrants' blogs as well to see their creations.

Would love to hear from you so if you have time please leave a comment.

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

Rolling in the Deep

Hi again, here with my card for the new challenge starting today at Get Creative Challenge blog. The theme is Anything Goes with the Optional Twist/ Shaped Card.
Our sponsors are Dr. Digi's House of Stamps and Just Me Digital Stamps.
Here is what I've created using Dr. Digi's House of Stamps image - Rolling in the Deep.

All products from stash includes Designer Paper, White card stock, Stampin'Up stamps, Dr. Digi stamp and sentiment from magazine stamp freebie set.
Hope to see you joining in the challenge this time around. Come and check out my fellow teamies creations and also the other entries too.
Thanks for stopping by,
Take care, Hugs, Sandy

Gypsy Flower

A bit late with this one.... My DT card for Crafting With Friends Challenge blog. The challenge started on 29th March. Our sponsor is Moonflower Digital Stamps and I've used an image called Gypsy Flower.
Here is my card.....

Recipe:
SU Fresh Fig cardstock, White cardstock from stash
DP was from my scrap pile so I'm not sure which pack I took it out of, lol
Image is from Moonflower Digital Stamps - Gypsy Flower
Sentiment from stamp set - Elegant Occasions (another magazine freebie set)
Dies - Paper Rose - Stitched Rectangles, Fancy That - Doily Flower 3, Uniquely Creative die
Punches - SU circle and scalloped circle
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad.
Francheville bling
D/S tape roller & foam dots

Come and join in with the challenge, we'd love to see your creations.
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care, Hugs, Sandy

Swimming with the dolphins

Good evening! Hope you've all enjoyed your day. If you missed my last post just scroll down and check it out!
 We have a new challenge over at Crafting From the Heart challenge blog. Its an Anything Goes challenge and our sponsors are: Fabrika Fantasy and Leanns World 101.
Here is what I've created using an image from Fabrika Fantasy.

Recipe:
White cardstock from stash
SU Pacific Point cardstock
DP from a Uniquely Creative Stamp and Colour kit (I subscribe and get a kit every two months)
Image from Fabrika Fantasy - Beauty and Dolphins
Sentiment from Avery Elle - Critter Crew
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad

I'm entering my card into the following challenges:
Dream Valley -Anything Goes
Make My Monday - Use Words or a Sentiment

Well that's it from me today. Love to hear what you think of my creation so please take the time to leave a comment. Hope to see you entering a creation or two over at the challenge blog. Check out all the wonderful creations that the DT team have made for the challenge.
Thanks for stopping by,
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

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

My Music

Well the temperature has shot back up again and it's pretty warm. I've been in and out the back door today to hang the washing on the line and the dogs are staying in the shade. Cody usually pesters to play ball but too hot for that.
So..... I'm back again with another challenge for Crafting With Friends. Our sponsor is Sheepski Designs and here is what I've made.....

Recipe:
Cardstock ~SU Garden Cucumber Crush, SU Dapper Denim and White card from stash
DP from a booklet of papers I bought cheap at the newsagents (No name)
Image from Sheepski Designs - My Music
Sentiment from Avery Elle stamp set ~ So Happy
Diecuts - Uniquely Creative - Stitched Nesting Rectangles rounded
             - music notes a gift from my friend, Shirley
Copic Markers
D/S tape and foam dots

Time to get back to the washing, should all be dry and ready to be brought in and sorted. Oh, what fun!
Hope to see your creations being entered in the challenge.
Thanks for stopping by,
Hugs, Sandy

Life's A Beach with Bikini Avery

Hi everyone, time for another challenge at Crafty Girls Creations. We have the delightful Paper Nest Dolls sponsoring us for our challenge. Wonderful & delightful images to play with.
Here is my creations....... had to take a pic inside tonight so might try tomorrow for a better one outside if the weather behaves.

Recipe:
Cardstocks - SU Pacific Point, SU Crumb cake and White from stash
SU embossing folder - Seaside
Image from Paper Nest Dolls ~ Bikini Avery
Sandcastle, starfish and Sentiment images are from freebie set (with magazine purchase)  -
Sun, Sand & Sea
Die-namics Die ~ stitched nesting circles
Punches - SU circle punches
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
D/S tape roller & foam dots

Please pop over to the challenge blog and check out my teamies makes and join in the challenge.
Would love to hear from you, so if you have the time please leave a comment.
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

Sweet Amy

Time for another challenge at Crafting from the Heart. We are an Anything Goes challenge and we are sponsored this time by Crafty Sentiment Designs.
Here is my card.....

Recipe:
SU Tempting Turquoise cardstock
White cardstock from stash
Scraps of Blue cardstock for flowers
DP - Recollections 12x12 paper pad ~ Bonjour Boutique
Image from Crafty Sentiments Designs ~ Amy Looking Out
Sentiment from Kaisercraft - Lilac Stamp & die set
Die ~ Die-namics Flower Trio & leaf trio set
Copic Markers
Gold Pearls from Portacraft
D/S tape roller & foam dots

Well its time to say goodbye and get on with a bit of crafty colouring! Hope to see you over at the challenge blog with an entry or two!
Thanks for stopping by, hope you take the time to leave a comment.
Hugs, Sandy

Cheers!

Well I'm back with my second post for today. Hope you will scroll down and check out my mermaid card in the previous post.
I'm back with my DT card for the 1st challenge of the year for Crafty Girls Creations Challenge.
We are a monthly challenge and this month we are sponsored by Bugaboo Stamps.
Here is what I created.....

Recipe:
SU Basic Black cardstock, White cardstock from stash, Textured card from DCWV
DP from my scrap pile
Image from Bugaboo Stamps - JJ Housework - Cook
Sentiments from Close to My Heart ~ You're the Bomb and Hero Arts ~ Friendly Greetings
Dies - Uniquely Creative ~ Stitched Nesting Squares
freebie die set with magazine purchase ~ Finest Vintage set
Copics
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
Bling from stash (sorry the light has caught the bling and made it shine!)

Come on over to the challenge blog and share some of your creations. We'd love to see your makes this month.
Thanks for stopping by, love to hear what you think of my cards.
Take care,
Hugs, Sandy

Mermaid Adventures

Happy New Year, today is going to be a two separate post day with two different challenge blogs. This first one is for Get Creative Challenges. The theme for the challenge is to use "Pearls and Lace" and we have several sponsors. They are Ike's Art, Lacy Sunshine Stamps and Scrap"N"Dipity.
Here is what I created using a Lacy Sunshine Stamp image.... It has photographed slightly darker than the original card

Recipe:
SU Pink Pirouette cardstock,
White cardstock from stash
Purple cardstock from DCWV textured 12x12 stack
Image from  Lacy Sunshine Stamps - Jellyana Mermaid Treasure Cove Collection
Sentiments from Close to My Heart stamp set ~ Short & Sweet and
SU stamp set ~ Message in a Bottle
Dies: Memory Box Die ~ Loopy Loops, and not sure about the doiley as I cut it months ago.
Silver netting from stash
Punches - SU and Carl circle punches
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
D/S tape roller & foam dots

Hope to see you joining in with our first challenge for the year. We are a monthly challenge blog so you have lots of time to share an entry or two.

Thanks for stopping by, if you have time I'd love to hear from you.
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

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

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

You're So Sweet

Challenge #176 has started today at Aud Sentiments Challenges and the theme this time is - A sentiment ~ Anything but a Birthday. Our sponsor for the challenge is the wonderful stamp company ~ The Paper Shelter.
Here is what I came up with for my DT make......

Recipe:
Blue cardstock from my local stationary shop
White cardstock from stash
DP from Molly's the craft dealer ~ Night Garden
Image from The Paper Shelter - I Miss You
Sentiment is from Paper Roses ( a new stamp and die company here in Sth. Australia)
Dies - Memory Box - Quinn Flourish
Punches - Wide Oval
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
D/S tape roller and Foam Dots

Come and join in the challenge, you have a lot of scope with the theme so hope to see you entering this fortnight.
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy