You're one cool cat!

Hi everyone, a quick post before I head to bed to share my DT card for the new challenge at 613 Avenue Create. challenge blog.
The theme is Anything Goes with an Optional Twist : Use more than one fold.
I've cased this card template from a friend who saw it online so not sure of the origins of it. It's a normal top fold card with an extra layer (longer than the actual card) attached to it that has an extra fold to create the panel at the front. I've added an extra photo to show it slightly sideways.
Here is what I created:

Products used - Cardstock from SU
Paper was from my scrap pile but I think was SU as well
Images and sentiments were from a recently purchased stamp set and also a stamp set from SU
Punches - Square and Scalloped Square, Small oval, Large Oval and Scalloped Oval.
Acrylic adhesive hearts
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
D/S tape roller & foam dots

Hope to see you popping over to the challenge blog to check out my teamies creations and to add some of yours.
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

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

Fluttering by with a little Hi

New challenge!!! Aud Sentiments Challenge blog has another challenge for you and the theme is Fall Colours and a sentiment. Our sponsor this time is Doodle Pantry.
Here is what I came up with the images that I received.
It's been horrible weather lately so had to go with an indoor pic of my card.

Recipe:
SU Really Rust cardstock for basecard, sentiment label and torn piece\
SU Mossy Meadow cardstock for diecut and matte
White cardstock from stash
Offcuts of lighter green from stash
DP from a book of A4 papers from the newsagent
Image and Sentiment are from Doodle Pantry - Ant Masquerade
The set comes with separate images as well as one that incorporates them all and several sentiments
Punches are both from SU as is the Swirly Scribbles Thinlits die
Grass is from La-La-Land Dies - Cloud set
Pearls from stash
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
D/S tape roller and foam dots

Well it's late and have been out at church choir practice, so time for a quick coffee and maybe a little crafting, lol, before bed.
Hope to see you popping over to the challenge blog and checking out the DT inspiration and using Mr. Linky to enter your creations.
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

Time for a Single layer card!

Hi everyone, welcome to my little patch of blogland today, No chit chat just a quick post to share my DT card for the new challenge that started today at 613 Avenue Create. The theme is Anything Goes with an optional twist of "Creating a Single Layer Card"
Our sponsors are:  Digital Delights by Louby Loo and QKR Stampede

Here is my card..... which would be suitable for lots of different occassions

 Recipe:
White card from stash
Background created with SU stamp sets - Gorgeous Grunge and Petal Prints
Image is from Digital Delights by Louby Loo - Beatrice Bee
(The black outline Image was printed directly onto the cardstock and then coloured)
Sentiment from Paper Smooches stamp set - Sentiment Sampler
Copic Markers
SU inkpads - Rose Red, Pretty in Pink
Memento inkpad - Tuxedo Black

Well that's all from me need to catch up some sleep as I have a busy day tomorrow with this being the last week before Rachel's wedding and also have to go to Japan practice in the afternoon!
Hope you come and join in the challenge this week and also have a go at the Single Layer Option too.Whichever way you choose we'll be looking forward to seeing your creations.
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

Challenge #147 at Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog

Another scheduled post. I miss checking in with what's going on - I don't have any internet access.
My post today is to share with you my DT project for the new challenge starting today at Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog. The winner will receive a prize certificate for crafty shopping.
Here is my card.....

Recipe:
SU Early Espresso cardstock for cardbase and mattes
DP from Glitz 6x6 paper pad - French Kiss
Sentiment, key, postage stamp from SU stamps set Friendships Journey
Image from Crafty Individual - printed A4 sheet - love letters 1
SU Early Espresso inkpad
Pearls from Krafty Hands
Diecut from stash
D/S tape roller & foam dots

Must dash still have one more post to schedule.
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

Time to Celebrate with our 3rd Annual Block Party

Hi everyone, yeah!!! we are celebrating our 3rd year at 613 Avenue Create with our Annual Block Party. The Optional Theme for challenge #158 is Happy Birthday or Anniversary. I've made a birthday card, but I've added the birthday sentiment to the inside as I really liked this "Hello Friend" sentiment from my new Tim Holtz set of stamps my friend Jane gave me for my birthday. Thanks so much, Jane. Love them.
Our sponsors for the challenge are - Sami Stamps  and Bugaboo Stamps
I've been really short on time lately due to wedding preparations and we are also going to have a short holiday just driving interstate and staying with an old friend for a week. Then back home with just 3 weeks left before the wedding. So crafting has been unfortunately the last thing on my mind. I only got my image late afternoon yesterday and then we were out from 6 p.m. till midnight catching up with another old friend for dinner and then a walk through town to find somewhere for coffee. She came in on the bus, so we drove her home and had a tour around her now well established garden. Really beautiful.

Recipe:
Brown cardstock from stash
White cardstock from stash
DP is from Trimcraft - 6x6 paper pad ~ Monochrome
Image from Sami Stamps - Rose Girl 
Sentiment if from Tim Holtz ~ Stampers Anonymous ~ Crazy Talk stamp set
I pinched the lace from the pile I bought for wedding decorations, lol
Copic Markers
Punches - Large Oval and Scalloped Oval
SU Real Red inkpad
D/S tape roller & foam dots

That's it for this post. I have a busy day today catching up on some DT cards that will need to be made and scheduled posts for while I'm away.
Love to see you popping in to the neighborhood  with an entry.
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy
 

Challenge 4 begins today at Crafty Girls Creations

Good afternoon from Oz. I hope you are enjoying your day. The sun is actually shining today and I think I will get a couple of loads of washing done and possibly dried outside. (Oops, I'll just go and throw the towels in the machine!)
It's another double post day today so please check out my other post later today. I'm trying to split them up by putting this one a bit earlier (not sure if the challenge has gone live yet)
Our theme is as always, an Anything Goes Challenge and our sponsor this challenge is Lacy Sunshine Stamps.
Here is what I came up with....... A birthday card for a friend who enjoys watching movies

Recipe:
SU Basic Black cardstock for the cardbase
White cardstock from stash
Paper is from Bo Bunny 12x12 paper ~ Modern Miss
Image is from Lacy Sunshine Stamps - Rory's movie snacks - http://lacysunshine.weebly.com/new.html
Sentiment was from a rubber stamp that a friend let me use at her place and I can't remember who made it!
Copic Markers
D/S tape roller and foam dots
Memento Tuxedo black inkpad

I am entering my card into the following challenges:
4 Crafty Chicks - Challenge #263 ~ Birthday
Addicted to Stamps and More - Challenge #161 ~ Anything Goes


The washing machine has finished and is now beeping at me. Doesn't time fly - the cycle takes 18 mins to run through and it's taken me that long to write this up and do all the links as well. Never timed it before, lol.
My fellow teamies and I would love to see you linking up a creation for this challenge and also popping in to our personal blogs and leaving a comment. It's nice to get some feedback.
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

Challenge #138 at 613 Avenue Create

Hi everyone, it's been a lovely day so far, threw a couple of loads of washing on the line, went to church ( didn't sing in the choir today as I'm still coughing), back home and had toasted cheese sandwiches and I'm off soon to go with a friend to Copic Club at our local craft store. It's really just a get together with other copic users, the lady that runs it draws us a couple of images and helps us with any queries and tips. I thought I had better type this up and schedule because I may still be at class when it needs to be posted. Well, our challenge this week at 613 Avenue Create  is Anything Goes with the optional twist of Girl's Night Out. Make something that goes with your ideas of a Girl's night out!!!
Our sponsor is Bugaboo Stamps, we did have another sponsor but there was a bit of a mix up with images so I have used one of my own stamps and gone with the Anything Goes Theme.
Here is my card....... 

I've paper pieced the hat, flower, dress and handbag.

Recipe:
SU Rich Razzleberry cardstock for the cardbase and matte
White Card from stash for the image
SU Tempting Turquoise cardstock for the punched circle and diecut flourish
DP is from a freebie booklet of paper (came with a magazine purchase)
Image and sentiment are from Close to my Heart stamp set -Better with a Friend (Hostess set)
Die Cuts - Nestie ~ Curved Rectangles
              - Memory box ~ Elegant Scrollwork ( I cut this into sections and used either side of my image)
D/S tape roller
Foam Dots

I am entering my card into the following challenges: (back later with some)

We would love to see you stopping by the challenge blog and entering one of your fabulous makes. You could be next week's winner or featured as a favourite entry. My teamies and I would appreciate you stopping by our personal blogs and leaving a comment if you have time.
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

Challenge #130 begins today at 613 Avenue Create

Hi everyone, it's been a lovely winter's day here with sunshine and not too cold. Hope where you are the weather has been kind!!!
We have a new challenge starting today at 613 Avenue Create and the theme is Anything Goes with Optional twist ~ Use a pearl and/or rose. June's birthstone is the pearl and the flower is the Rose. Two lovely inspirations to help you create something for this challenge if you choose to go with the Twist.
Our sponsors for the challenge are: Bugaboo Stamps, Crafty Secrets and Time for Tea Designs. Three fabulous sponsors and the prizes are pretty good too, lol
For my card this week, I have used a Bugaboo Stamps image.....so here it is.......

Recipe:
White cardstock from stash for the basecard, sentiment and diecut
SU Garden Green cardstock
DP is from Merci 8x8 paper pad - Vintage Woodlands
Image is from Bugaboo Stamps - Oval ~ Roses
Sentiments from Paper Smooches - sentiment sampler set (love this set!!!)
Nestie Die - Beaded Ovals and a plain oval die as well to cut image
SU - Banners Framelits Dies for "Friend" sentiment
Punches - Corner Rounder
Copic Markers
SU Glorious Green inkpad
Wink of Stella pen - green (I went over the sentiment words with it)
Pearls from stash
D/S tape roller
Foam Dots

I am entering my card into the following challenges (back later with some)

Ok......that's all I have for today so please pop over to the challenge blog and check out my fellow teamies creations and we would love to see you entering the challenge as well. It's an easy theme and you can include the twist elements any way you like or of course you can go with the Anything Goes theme if you want to. Just have fun creating and see you soon!
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

It's RAK Day Challenge #111 at 613 Avenue Create

Hi, sorry I'm a bit late with my post today, I've been babysitting our 10 1/2 month old granddaughter since yesterday until late this afternoon and haven't had the chance to get on the computer. I hope you have had a lovely weekend break and maybe got some crafting in too.
Our new challenge starting today at 613 Avenue Create is ATG with an optional twist ~ to create something for a friend, neighbor, bank teller, teacher, mailman, etc.  A random act of kindness to make someone's day.
Our sponsors are Faery Ink Designs,  Fitztown,  Oddball Art Stamp Co.  and Di's Digi Stamps
I got to choose this wonderful image from Oddball Art Stamp Co and had fun colouring it up. I picked it because the little character has the same name as a friend and she is the one I have made this for.
Here is my project, a little gift card holder........ I've made a diecut card to fit in the middle pocket with a promise of a little surprise for my friend. When the sun is out tomorrow I hope to get some pics of the inside to share.

Recipe:
SU Concord Crush
White card from stash
DP from 12x12 paper pad from Grace Taylor (I think have lost the cover)
Image is from Oddball Art Stamp Co - Frazzled Fran needs her Coffee
Nestie Die - Deckled Rectangles ~ Large
SU Oval Punch, Leaf punch from Martha Stewart
Copic Markers
Flowers from Little Birdie
Ribbon from stash 
D/S Tape Roller
Foam Dots 

We do hope that you will pop in to the neighborhood and drop off an entry for this challenge and if you make something with the twist you will be giving someone a lovely surprise.
My teamies and I would love to hear what you think of our makes this week so please pop in and leave a comment.
Thanks for taking the time to stop by,
Take Care,
Hugs,
Sandy

My Steampunk Design - Challenge #118 at Aud Sentiments

Hi and welcome, it's been another warm day today. I've been out exercising (weights today) and then spent the afternoon with a friend crafting away. We both were colouring Christmas images for use in the lead up to the big day. I've got quite a stash growing but would like to do a few special ones for close friends.
There is a new challenge starting today at Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog. Our theme this fortnight is to use a 2 or 3 word sentiment on the front of your card. An easy challenge and it can be any occasion as well so no hardship coming up with something.
Our wonderful sponsor is The Paper Shelter.

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

Recipe:
SU Crumb cake cardstock
DP was a free image I found on the internet
I also found the clock and cogs image on the net (layered over the paper in right hand corner)
Image is from The Paper Shelter and is called ~ It's Tea Time
Sentiment is from SU Friendly Phrases
Circle Punch
Copic Markers
SU Crumbcake inkpad (I layered a piece of crumbcake cardstock with the edges sponged over the same colour basecard)
Memento Basic Black inkpad
D/S Tape roller
Foam Dots

I think this one turned out quite well and is still in my CAS style. Her hair doesn't show that well in the picture though, might see if I can get a better shot tomorrow.
It's your turn now, I do hope you can join us on the challenge blog. We had a massive turnout last fortnight. It's a wonderful prize from our sponsor and who knows, it could be you being announced in a fortnight's time. The rest of the DT and I would love to see you pop in to our personal blogs and leave a comment. I'm starting to feel a bit like a leper lately - I know you're out there as the stats say there have been  visitors. Thanks to those of you who leave comments, they are very much appreciated and we all love to know what others think about our creations.
Have a good week,
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs,
Sandy

Candy is Sweet Challenge #94 - Anything Goes with a twist

A warm day today and unfortunately all spent indoors. Off to church on time this morning only to be detoured the long way with only one lane of traffic instead of 3 and longer waits at traffic lights too. It was a miracle that there was still a park just down from the church as I was on my own and being  in the choir meant I couldn't afford the time parking too far away and walking back to the church. I missed the practice we usually have and luckily the anthem was one we had been practicing. Another huge detour home after church, some grocery shopping, a quick lunch at home and then off to see our daughter, her partner and our new grandbaby. Also caught up with a couple of friends who were visiting them as well. Home late afternoon and now I am busily tapping away getting my post done as I forgot to schedule it. Hubby hasn't come home after leaving here at 9 a.m. on his motorbike so who knows where he actually is. I did get a text message saying he would be home in an hour and that he is ok, lol.
Well, I better get on and share my card for the new challenge starting at 613 Avenue Create this week. It is as usual, Anything Goes with an Optional Twist...... and that is Candy Treats
Our sponsors are Doodle Pantry, Fitztown and Digi Stamps 4 Joy  - I used this sweet little fairy on my card and as I don't celebrate Halloween I made it about friendship still with a candy theme.
Here is my card.......

Recipe:
SU Early Espresso cardstock for the cardbase and circle (it looks black here, but it is really dark brown)
White card from stash for the sentiment and image
DP is a freebie from Create with TLC
Image is from Digi Stamps 4 Joy - Freckle Faced Sitting Fairy
Sentiment is a freebie from Create with TLC
Nestie Die - standard circles - large
Copic Markers
SU Crumbcake inkpad
D/S tape roller
Foam Dots

Please come and join us for the challenge, there are some lovely prizes to be won and we do so love to see all the fabulous creations being dropped off in the neighbourhood.
So.........Let there be candy,,,,,,yum!!!!
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs,
Sandy

Vintage Bear for Challenge 104 at Aud Sentiments

Well, it's time for another challenge at Aud Sentiments, the time has flown past for me. We are off for a holiday in the next couple of days and I'm trying to get a few DT cards done and schedule posts. Having a bit of trouble typing at the moment as I sliced my finger on my cutter. Those tiny little blades are deadly!!!
The theme for today's challenge is Sentiment for a Friend and I have used a precoloured image from Doodle Pantry to make my CAS card.
Here it is........

Recipe:
Purple cardstock from stash
White cardstock from stash
DP is from Crafters Choice - Primary Basics pack
Image and Sentiment are Vintage Bear Colour Plus digi set from Doodle Pantry
Nestie Dies - Rounded Squares and Standard Circles
Punch - large oval - corner rounder
D/S tape roller
Foam Dots


Our sponsor details are as follows:

 

There were lots of wonderful entries last week and we would love it if we see you again this week. Get your fingers busy and make a card with a friend sentiment. Looking forward to checking out your creations!

Thanks for stopping by,

Take Care,

Hugs,

Sandy

MIM#158 Who Needs Therapy

Make It Monday Time!!! It's been mostly a lovely week weather wise but woke up early this morning to heavy rain and felt like staying in bed!!! Couldn't be done though as it's a babysitting day today and little Isaac turned up just after 9 a.m. I've turned the television on to the ABC channel so I can finish off my post. I finally managed to get to church yesterday and the choir were pleased to see me as there were only 5 ladies and no men at all. The anthem was a song I knew so managed to sing it okay. Hubby had gotten up early and went to look at a swap meet and then came back home and got his motorbike and went on a ride with a motorcycle club he is in. He didn't get home till after 6 p.m. so I had a lazy afternoon watching a couple of films. Hope you had a great weekend!!!
Well better get on and share my card for today, I had fun colouring this one up and I love the sentiment that goes with it. Friends can always help when your feeling a bit blue and it's great to have a good laugh and a catch up.
Congratulations go to Trisha as our featured artist and also to Tina as the winner of last week's prize.
Here is my card........

Recipe:
SU
White card from stash
DP from
Image and sentiment are from Bugaboo and come together - it's called Scene It - Close Knit Friends
I googled images of balls of wool and found one to colour myself. I popped on some small bling on the ends of the knitting needles too!
Copic Markers
DS tape roller
Foam Dots


Our Sponsor this week is the ever popular Bugaboo Stamps and they are offering the winner 7 single digis!!!

Drum roll please........ It's POTW Time and I've again chosen two entries. The first one is this lovely harvest themed card, Look at the beautiful colours in those pumpkins. You can find it here on "Shell's Card Haven.
Thanks for sharing with us Shell

The second one is from Debs at Especially for You and can be found here. Love this cute little sporty boy and fab layout.

 

Hope you check out the other DT blogs to see if you've been featured and leave a comment as well. We all love to hear what you think of our cards. Now, off you go and get out those special bits and pieces you've been hoarding and get stuck into creating!!! We are all looking forward to another fab week of marvellous creations. Don't forget to be in the running for the prize you just need to check out the other entries and leave some blog love. 

Thanks for stopping by,

Hugs,

Sandy

MIM#131 ~Walking in the rain with Nicecrane Designs

Make It Monday #131 has begun.
Congratulations go to Trish as our featured artist this week and also to Lisa T as our winning commenter We are being sponsored by Nicecrane Designs this week and there are lots of wonderful images so be sure to pop over to the shop and take a look. You won't have wasted your time!!! This is the first time the DT have used Ignacio's wonderful images.  I chose this beautiful vintage image of a little girl out walking and here is what I did with her...

This is the front....

and here is the inside.....

Recipe:
SU Soft Suede cardstock for the cardbase
DP - leafy one is from Su paper pack - Autumn Spice
      - floral paper is from Grace Taylor 12x12 paper pad ~ Vintage
Nestie Die -
Sentiment from clear set of stamps by
Image is from Nicecrane Designs- Sugar and Spice DSL1
Pearls from stash
Copic Markers
SU Basic Brown inkpad
SU Creamy Caramel inkpad
Foam Dots
DS tape roller

I am entering this into the following challenges:
Challenges 4 Everybody - Challenge ~ Anything Goes
My Grafico challenges - Anything Goes
Paper Playtime - Challenge #5 ~ Anything Goes
Victorine Originals  - Challenge #54 ~ Anything Goes
613 Avenue Create - Challenge ~ Anything Goes with an Optional Sketch
No Matter Which Challenges - Anything Goes
That Craft Place Challenge Blog - Anything Goes

Nicecrane Designs

A word from our sponsor

I am Photoshop Instructor, and all over I am a passsionated of Graphic Design, Istarting designing scrapbook products and templates for Photoshop and at the end I decided to change to Digi Stamp World,,,,,I am a single man,,,,,,and all over I am surprised to know there are only a few men working on this bussiness it is sound curious to me,,,,,,,,,,,,,I love it.

Ignacio is generously providing a $20 gift voucher to our winner!

I chose two entries to share the spotlight for POTW from last weeks linky party and the first one is this gorgeous creation by Pat from Paper, Markers, Ink, Oh My! and you can check it out here

The second one is by Judy from In Search of My Creative Side and you can pop over to her blog and see what is inside of this lovely project!

Now it's once again your turn to dazzle - we'd love to see your creations!!! and if you pop over to visit the other DT's blogs, maybe you might be surprised and find you've been featured.
PS..... If you didn't see my DT card for Gingerloft please scroll down and maybe leave a comment too.

Thanks for calling in, please leave me a comment to let me know that you've been.
Hugs,
Sandy

Thinking of you with CTMH

Another full day, left here early this morning with my youngest daughter and my future DIL to go look at some dresses to wear to her wedding. I bought a lovely beaded one and of course (and luckily) it's in my favourite colour purple!!! My daughter thought it looked to old for me when it was hanging in the shop but changed her mind when I tried it on. It's been horrible weather here today, very hot and muggy and not ideal for putting clothes on and off half a dozen times trying different outfits. I also bought a bargain dress, not quite as dressy but will still be worn in Vietnam for the meeting of Emma's parents - it was marked down from $100 to only $15!!! Love it.
I was about an hour late for craft this afternoon and so didn't get much done. Tea out with friends and then home here to watch tv and try and stay cool.
I have done another case of a card which I saw in an old magazine, slight variation to the layout and used different dies etc.
Here it is.....

Front of card... I tried scanning but because things are popped out on the front it was all fuzzy so I've tried taking a photo. It's turned out marginally better but it's not blurry!

Inside of card - this one's scanned 

Recipe:
Maroon cardstock from stash for the basecard
White card from stash
Scraps of green card 
DP from Grace Taylor 12x12 paper pad - Hello Sunshine
Chipboard flower from Craftworks
small flower from stash, inked around the edges with Pink Pirouette
Brad from stash
Nesties - Classic Circles - large and small
               Big Scalloped circles - small
Cheery Lyn Design - Olive branch die

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:
(back tomorrow with some, LOL, it's too late)

Thanks for popping in today, Hope you are having a wonderful day and maybe getting some time to craft too!!!
Take Care,
Sandy

Tweet Friendship -GL59 Gingerloft DT card

Another weekend over!!! Stayed home today and made a DT card and sorted through some boxes, got rid of some scrappy bits of paper and card that I've been holding on to for to long. The recycling bin gets emptied tomorrow so it was a good time to be filling it up. I even found a pattern for a beaded necklace (one using needle and thread) that I bought over a year ago and put somewhere then couldn't find it. It was still in a small pink paperbag so it was lucky that I thought to peek into it before throwing it out!
Anyway, I had better get on and share my card with you. Make sure you come back tomorrow to check out my DT card for Make It Monday. Unfortunately my DT card for Gingerloft clashes a bit with that one so have to do two posts close together.
This fortnight the challenge over at Gingerloft  is to use Ribbon and Bows

Here is my card:...

Front of card

Inside of card

Recipe:
Dark Green card from scrap stash pile
Blue card from scrap stash pile
DP from Kaisercraft - Antique Rose 12x12 paper pad
Nestie Die - Labels Eighteen
Ribbon from Stash
Image and sentiment from Gingerloft Digi Stamps 
Chipboard embellishment - flower/button from Craftworks
Copic Markers
DS tape roller
Foam Dots

I am entering this into the following challenges:
A Gem of A Challenge - Challenge 68 ~ Add a Bow
613 Avenue Create - Challenge #8 ~ Anything Goes (optional - Pile it on)
Cupcake Inspirations - Challenge 199 ~ Birds (I've used some of the colours from the photo and of course a little birdie!)
Robyn's Fetish - Challenge #148 ~ Use ribbon or twine

Okay it's your turn to share your wonderful creations with us over at Gingerloft Challenges. So get out your supplies and get those creative juices flowing. Looking forward to seeing what you make.
Thanks for stopping by,
Hugs,
Sandy

Furry Friendship with 2 Cute Ink -The Perfect Sentiment Challenge

Hey everyone,  it's time for a new challenge at The Perfect Sentiment Challenge Blog,
This time we are being sponsored by 2 Cute ink and the winner will receive 3 Free Digis. So come on and join in the fun.
The Theme for this week is Furry FriendshipPSC66 - Create a card that includes an animal image and friendship sentiment. Sentiment must be on the front of your card. 
The DT were lucky enough to pick out a digi to play with and I chose this one called  Puppy love 
and here is the card I made with it....

Front of card

Inside of card

Recipe:
SU Garden Green cardstock for the cardbase
White cardstock from stash
DP from Craftworks Scrapbooking 8x8 Paper Stack
Paisley Paper is a piece from my scrap stash
Image is Puppy Love from 2CuteInk
Sentiment is from Kaisercraft clear stamp set - Just Because
Flower from Cre8tiv
Nestie Dies - Label One and Scalloped Label One
Copic Markers
DS tape roller
Foam Dots

I am entering this into the following challenges:
Our Daily Bread Challenges - ODBDSLC 142 ~ Animals
Through the Craftroom Door - TTCRD Feb 12-18 ~ Anything Goes
Try it on Tuesday - It's all about the Eyes
Tuesday Throwdown - Challenge #134 ~ Anything Goes
Lady Anne's Challenges - Nana Vic's 2nd Challenge ~ Anything Goes



Okay pop by the Perfect Sentiments Challenge Blog and check out the wonderful DT cards and then get those creative juices flowing and show us what you can creative. Looking forward to visiting and checking out some of the entries.
Thanks for stopping by
Hugs,
Sandy

Coffee & Friends

I have a new follower, Welcome! I hope we get to catch up on each other's work from time to time.
I got up early this morning and rushed around getting all the goodies I needed to teach an origami box to my class today and then headed out a bit earlier to go to Lincraft as there was a Big Shot advertised cheap and I thought I might get it. I also had to be at a certain place between home and craft to pick up my grandson, so was a bit pushed for time. I got to the shop about 5 mins before it opened and was the first customer. I thought instead of wandering around looking for it, I would just ask. I was not impressed when I got told it was an on-line offer only!!! They had limited stock and I thought I would be out of luck by the time I got home in the afternoon. Little Isaac and I had lunch, I put him to bed for a sleep and then hopped on the computer and thought I would just check. I clicked on purchase and it all went through so you gotta be lucky sometimes.
We had corned beef for tea tonight and just like last week, when I cooked the roast, I got a text message from hubby to say he was going to be late. One of our sons rang up about 7p.m. asking what we were having for tea as he was supposed to have band practise and that fell through but his wife had already made arrangements to go out for the evening (LOL to get away from the noise! probably) so he and I ate together and hubby arrived home about 5 mins after Ryan had left. LOL, our youngest son was here for the roast last week because some plans he had also fell through.  We are very convenient for meals aren't we, LOL.
Well better stop chatting and get on and share the card I've made tonight.

Recipe\:
SU Pumpkin Pie cardstock for basecard and mattes
Cream cardstock from stash ( I've had this several years, slowly used the 100 sheets up!)
Orange and white polka dot DP from SU
Image and sentiment are from clear stamp set by Technique Tuesday called Coffee Talk
Black Mementon inkpad
Scalloped square punch
Copic Markers
Glue roller

I am entering this into the following challenges:
City Crafter Challenge Blog - Week 145 ~ Just For You My Friend
Crafty Sentiments Designs - Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly Challenges - Anything Goes
Through the Craftroom Door - Anything Goes
Twist of Faith Card Challenges - Challenge #23 ~ Favourite scripture/inspirational verse


Thanks for stopping by.
Take Care,
Sandy