First Christmas card.....

using some design paper I have had for ages...and could never get it to work on a project.
However I am pleased with the finished result....and have now got all of my Christmas goodies out of their boxes ready for a few weeks of enjoyable card making.

As you can see I have finally managed to get myself an embossing mat to use with my BigShot...and I love the effect. I am not sure why I have not got round to it before....but I can assure you it will now get well used...even my Husband commented that I was using certain embossed dies on all my cards lately..oops!

Card Supplies:

Card blank, Ribbon,DP, button are from my stash.
Lace is from my Mum's stash.
Bling is Papercellar.
Border was cut from Edgeabilities.
Corner is a Marianne's Creatable die cut.
Flowers are punched using Woodware punch.
BigShot.


Card Challenges.

Paper Play Challenge : Choose a Holiday.

Have a lovely week....I am preparing for a visit to Torquay. Hopefully Mum will be moving into her new apartment...I can't wait to soak up that view.

Hugs,
Sandra
xxxx

Same image...

different cards. I have been colouring with my ProMarkers and decided to experiment with shades of pink. I still needs lots of practice but I will get there!!!

Card Supplies:

Backing paper and card : Stash, Craftworks and Papermania Lucy Cromwell design.
Die cut rectangle : Nesties.
Flourish : Mariann Creatables.
Embossed corner : Mariann Creatables.
Flowers : Stash and Woodware punch.
Tags : Papermania.
Half pearls : Papercellar.
ProMarkers and Big Shot.
Image : Audrey, Unknown.

Thank you for your visit,
Have a wonderful week,
Hugs,
Sandra
xxx

Oh so cool...

the weather that is....but I also think this little chica is too!!!

The mornings and evenings are now wonderful, cooler with a breeze, and I am back to crafting again.

I love this image...she is called Audrey, but for some reason I cannot find out where I got her from..if any of my blogger friends recognise her do let me know as I like to acknowledge artist's work where possible.

I sent off for a few dies during the summer so thought I would start with them on this card. It was difficult to remember to stop at times!!

Thanks for popping by,
Have a wonderful week,
Hugs,
Sandra
xxx

Finally.....

it has cooled down enough for me to make a card.
Gosh, it has been a hot,sticky summer. I have also been busy helping Mum move house which went very well. She is now staying with Naomi and Grant whilst Grant puts in a new bathroom and kitchen. He is working so hard,I am very grateful to him.

I feel very rusty with crafting but loved the gentle tones of this card.

Hopefully I will be back again next week with another card....it all depends on the temperatures!!!


Have a wonderful week,
Hugs,
Sandra
xxx

Another Challenge...

at Ruby's Rainbow Challenge...and this week it's my turn to host the challenge.
I have chosen Black, white and one other colour.



It was the last Card Class with my lovely girls this week and they had asked for a Man's Card...so I combined the two.

It is getting very hot already and it will soon be too hot really for crafting but I usually manage a few for my blog and Birthdays etc...sorry for all my friends in the UK who have their heating on!!!



Card Supplies:
Card, paper and embellishments from my stash.
Stamp by Michael Powell DoCrafts coloured using ProMarkers.
Momento ink pad.
Craft works candi and sentiment.
Nesties and XCut dies using myBigShot.


Thank you for all your comments, keep them coming they always encourage me!!!

Have a wonderful week,
Hugs,
Sandra
xxx

Ruby's Rainbow Challenge

this week is to make a tag.

I didn't find this an easy challenge but was pleased with the result. I am always amazed how sometimes it can take me a couple of days to think about a project and then it all comes together quite quickly.
Do pop over to the site as the girls have made some super projects....as always!!

Card Supplies:

Card blank from stash.
Tag from craftwork cards.
Stamps are Hero Arts.
Punch is Woodware.
Butterfly cut using Marianne die and BigShot.
Scroll X cut.
Liquid Pearls.
Mesh and half pearls from stash.


Thank you for all your lovely comments.....sorry I am finding life rather hectic to return all of your comments...but I will catch up soon.

Hugs,
Sandra
xxxx

Blog Candy for 60 Followers!!!

I have 'met' some lovely people in Blogland...so thought I would offer my first blog candy.
Hopefully I will work out how to keep this post at the top of my blog!!

So, what do you need to do to get the chance to win ...

1.) Be a follower of my blog (please, only follow me if you like my blog, not just because of the candy).

2.) Post a picture of my candy on your blog (sidebar) and link back to my blog.

3.) Please leave a link on Mr Linky if you would like to be entered for the candy.

4.) Those of you who are already followers are welcome to enter...it's my way of passing the blessings forward.



Nothing to it really. As soon as my followers reach 60 I will use Random.org to find a winner.

Thank you again for being so supportive...it is really appreciated.
Hugs,
Sandra
xxx