June Challenge at 613 Avenue Create

Scheduling my post today as on holiday. Our challenge at 613 Avenue Create is Anything Goes with an optional twist of stamping with  a embossing folder. I took that to mean using ink with your embossing folder to create a stamped look.
We were allowed to use anything to make our cards to I got out some older stamps and created this....

Recipe:
SU Basic Grey cardstock
Textured Grey cardstock from DCVW 12x12 stack - Neutrals
White cardstock from stash
Car image from Kaisercraft stamp set - On the Move
Sentiment from Creative Expressions stamp set -
Die - Couture Creations Intricutz dies ~ Vintage Rectangles
Embossing folder came free with a magazine purchase
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
SU Pacific Point inkpad
Black pearls from stash
D/S tape roller and foam dots.

Well that's it from me.... come and join in the challenge.
Thanks for stopping by,
Take care,
Hugs, Sandy

Summer time at Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog

Hi everyone, it's pretty chilly here, but the theme for the challenge #181 at Aud Sentiments this fortnight is SUMMER  + a sentiment. Our sponsor for the challenge is Paper Nest Dolls.
Here is my card.....

Recipe:
SU Pacific Point cardstock for basecard and mattes
SU Naturals Ivory cardstock for matte
White cardstock from stash
DP from DCWV 8x8 paper pad ~ Surf's Up Stack
Image is from Paper Nest Dolls - Sandcastle Ellie
Sentiment & Boat are from Whiff of Joy stamp set - Life's a Beach
Birthday sentiment from CTMH stamp set - Pirate Birthday
Dies - Sizzix Thinlits (arrows, banners, chevrons & clouds set)
         - Nesties - Large Labels
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
SU Pacific Point inkpad
D/S tape roller & foam dots

Well, a quick post for you today and an encouragement to come and play along at the  challenge.
Hope to see you there!
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs, Sandy

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

Challenge #160 at Crafting from the Heart Challenge

We had an electrical storm so am a bit late getting my post up as I didn't want to fry my computer!!!
The new challenge has started at Crafting From the Heart and as always, it is Anything Goes.
Our sponsor for the challenge is Crafty Sentiments Designs and here is what I created with one of the images the team was given.....

Recipe:
SU Early Espresso cardstock for cardbase and circle punched piece
SU Calypso Coral cardstock for diecuts and scalloped circle punched piece
White cardstock from stash
DP was from my scrap pile so unsure of maker
Image is from Crafty Sentiments Designs ~ Ladybird & Butterfly
Sentiment is from Annabelle Stamps
Nesties die - Labels Two
SU Circle punches and scalloped circle punch
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo black inkpad
D/S tape roller & foam dots

Hope to see you popping in to the challenge blog and adding a creation or two.
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

Photo Inspiration

Well, we are going to use a photo to help inspire us for our May 15th Challenge at Crafty Girlz challenges.  Scroll down the post to see the photo.... the theme will be to use all or some of the colours  ~ yellow, brown, pink & blue. which are represented in the picture.
Here is my card...... I've used brown, pink and blue

Here is the photo for the colours to use.....

Recipe:

SU pink cardstock (not sure which one)

White cardstock from stash

Image is Hampton Art stamp set

Sentiment is from a Freebie stamp set - Classic Christmas (came with a magazine)

DP from Couture Creations 12x12 paper pad ~ Vintage Christmas

Die borrowed from a friend.

Circle and scalloped circle punches

Copic Markers

D/S tape roller and foam dots

Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad

Gotta run, another scheduled post and I need to get some sleep before my flight so see you all when I get back.

Hugs, Sandy

Challenge #17 at Open-Minded Crafting Fun Challenges

I'm scheduling this post as I'm away interstate for a week's holiday. A new challenge has started at Open-Minded Crafting Fun Challenge blog and the theme is: Mighty Men in May  and our sponsor is Kenny K Stamps.
Here is my card............

Recipe:
Grey card from stash
SU Real Red cardstock
White cardstock from stash
DP from Kaisercraft 6 1/2x 6 1/2 paper pad ~ Attitude
Image from Kenny K Stamps - Need for Speed
Sentiment and Arrow from SU set - Marquee Message
Small sentiment from Hero Arts boxed set - Friendly Greetings
Punches - 1 1/8, 1 1/4 and 1 1/2 circles
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad
D/S Tape roller and foam dots

Would love to see your entries at the challenge blog this month. Come and see what my teamies came up with for their projects.
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care,
Hugs,
Sandy