Challenge #288 at Stampavie & More

A new challenge starts today at Stampavie & More and the theme is to use Plaid in your creations. Don't forget you need to use rubber or clear stamps in your creations.
Here is what I created using a Plaid paper behind my image...

Recipe:
SU Burgundy Bravo cardstock for basecard
White cardstock from stash
DP from October Afternoon - Make a Garland
Image is a Penny Black stamp - Antique Santa
Sentiment & lights are from CTMH stamp set - Twinkle
Copic Markers
Wink of Stella
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
SU Rose Red inkpad
D/S tape roller & Foam dots

Come and join in the fun of a challenge.
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

Card for a Man or Boy ~ Challenge 287 At Stampavie & More Challenge Blog

Hi everyone, back from my week's holiday interstate. My daughter and I had a wonderful time sightseeing around Sydney, we even caught the train to Katoomba in the Blue Mountains and enjoyed a day doing touristy things there as well.
So..... back to blogging, babysitting, crafting and general day to day life again.
Our challenge at Stampavie & More Challenge blog this fortnight is themed for a Man or Boy and this is what I came up with.......

Recipe:
Blue Cardstock from Porta Craft Cape Cod themed cardstock pack
Blue/Grey cardstock from stash
DP from stash
Image and sentiments from SU sets - Starring You & Bronc Buster
Wink of Stella Pen
EK Success star punch
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
D/S tape roller & Foam Dost
Bling from stash

Love to see your creations on this theme, so pop over to the challenge blog and join in the fun!
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

All in Pink

Welcome, I hope all is well in your small part of the world. Wednesdays are my teaching cardmaking days so I've enjoyed catching up with my ladies and sharing a few cards with them. Now it's time to share my make for Stampavie and More Challenge which has started today with the theme of creating something with the colour  - PINK. Don't forget you need to use stamps not digis to produce your cards.
Here is my card........

Recipe:
Pink cardstock from stash
White cardstock from stash for images
DP from Sugar & Spice Studios 12x12 paper pad - Chantilly
Bear image from SU stamp set - Button Bear - I paper pieced the bow
Balloons from SU stamp set - Birthday Whimsy
Sentiment from Sizzix Die 660024 - ( it makes a side step card with balloon embellies and a cut out sentiment)  
Twine from Cre8tive
SU Rose Red inkpad (1st, 2nd & 3rd generation stamping for balloons)
Copic Markers 
D/S tape roller & foam dots 

Well that's once again all from me. Might go and have a bit of a play with my stamps before bed. 
Thanks for stopping by, my teamies and I would love to see you popping in to the challenge blog and entering one of your creations.
Love to hear from you, so please take the time to leave a comment.
Take care,
Hugs, Sandy
 

Challenge #285 Spring has Sprung!

Challenge time at Stampavie and More. The current challenge has a Spring Theme. The challenges require the use of a stamp.
Here is what I created.....

Recipe:
SU Daffodil Delight cardstock for basecard, matte and punched piece
White cardstock for image and sentiment (looks a little blue here but it is white!)
DP from Recollections 12x12 paper pad - All Seasons
Image is an old rubber stamp set I have which I've lost the packaging on
Sentiment is from Kaisercraft Background Birthday Sentiments
Dies for inside - Nestie Standard Circles - large and small

Sorry I'm a bit late with this but it's my birthday and I've been out celebrating!
Thanks for stopping by and hope to see you over at the challenge blog,
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

Watercolour Background and Crazy Dog

A beautiful day today but spent most of it inside, a little unwell and also babysitting. Just realised I should have this post up and running so here it is.... Challenge #284 starts today at Stampavie and More Challenge blog and the theme is - Watercolour backgrounds.
Here is what I created......

Black pre-made card from Kaisercraft
White watercolour cardstock from stash
Background created with Brusho Pigment Powder
Sentiment from Avery Elle stampset - Sentimental
Colouring of image also using the Brusho powder
Snag 'em Stamp - Fire Hydrant
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
Black fine line marker
D/S tape roller & foam dots

Come and join us in the challenge this fortnight. We would love to see your creations.
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs,
Sandy

Challenge #283 ~ Stampavie and More

Hi everyone, a bit late with this one, I'm still getting into the swing of being on this DT. Card has been ready for ages but forgot to schedule a post so here I am Late!!!
Our theme for this challenge is Paper Piecing so get out those stamps and get creative. It can be so much fun to do this technique and sometimes depending on what you choose, it can be also very challenging.
Here is my creation,

Recipe:
SU Basic Black cardstock
White cardstock from stash for image and sentiments ~ looks a bit blue in this picture!
Stamp is from Stamp-It  ~ Night Out
Sentiments are from Stampin' Up - Beautiful You and 1 other set
DP from stash
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
D/S tape roller

Hope to see you joining in the challenge this fortnight. Come and check out my teamies' makes as well
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

Challenge #282 Stars - Stampavie and More

Hi everyone, hope everything is well in your part of the world. Just popping in with a new challenge at Stampavie and More. This fortnight, the theme is Stars and as always, you need to use a rubber or clear stamp in your project.
Here is what I created....

Recipe:
SU Basic Black cardstock
Water colour paper from stash
White cardstock from stash
Images are from There She Goes clear stamps - Out of This World
Sentiment is from Lawn Fawn stamp set - Lucky Stars
Background made with Tim Holtz distress ink
Stars coloured with copic marker and then with Wink of Stella
Other images coloured with Copic Markers
Die-namics dies - Stitched Squares (on inside of card)
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
D/S tape roller & foam dots

Come along and play with us this fortnight. Pop into the challenge blog and check out my teamies makes as well.
Thanks for stopping by, love to hear from you!
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

Challenge #281 ~ Embossing Dry or Heat Challenge

Hi there a new challenge has started at Stampavie and More. The theme for the challenge is Embossing ~ Dry or Heat.
Here is my creation......

Recipe:
SU Tangerine Tango cardstock
White cardstock  from stash
SU Basic Black cardstock for sentiment matte and diecut for inside of card
Chickens from SU Set - Hey Chick
Sentiments from CTMH - Bitty Birthday Occasions and Lawn Fawn Stamps - Chit Chat
SU Sizzix Big Shot embossing Folder - Honeycomb
Die-namics Postage stamp die (on inside of card)
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
Copic Markers
D/S tape roller & Foam Dots

Well that's all from me. Hope to see you stopping by the challenge blog and entering some of your wonderful creations.
Thanks for stopping by
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy DT

A New DT position at Stampavie and More Challenge Blog

Hi everyone, today is the start of a new challenge at Stampavie and More Challenge Blog where I have just joined the Design Team. The theme for the challenge is Love/Hearts. The challenge runs for a fortnight and you must have stamping somewhere on your creation.
Here is what I made......

Recipe:
White cardstock from stash
SU Real Red cardstock for matte and heart diecut
DP from Crafters Choice 12x12 paper pad ~ Cherish
Spellbinders  Classic Hearts  die
Image from Close To My Heart stamp sets ~ A Bunch of Love and Beloved Bouquet
Embossing folder - music notes
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
Copic Markers
D/S tape roller and foam dots

Here is the link to the home page of the  challenge blog, but I've added the link to the actual challenge page here on my post on the word challenge. You need to link up your entries with this.

Stampavie Challenge and More Challenge Blog (home page)

 Well that's it from me. We would love to see you popping into the challenge blog and entering a creation or two.
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy