DROP THE ANCHOR.

Hello fellow crafters. I hope that you are all keeping well and enjoying the milder weather we have, however, it has gone quite dark and gloomy now and we are to get heavy rain from mid-afternoon onwards.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges.

Cuttlebug Mania.  DOWN BY THE SEA.

Creative Card Crew.  Challenge #81.  BIRTHDAY WITH A SENTIMENT.

Everybody Art.  Challenge #313.  MONOCHROME.

Eureka Stamps.  Challenge #129.  BIRTHDAY CARDS.

Get Creative.  Challenge #9.  EMBOSSING.

This is a very different card for me, although it is one of my favourite folds, an Easel Card.
I have kept it to one colour of shades of Blues
I have used an embossing folder called CRACKLE to make the panels on both the top and base. It gives it texture and depth.
My image is from Oak Pond Creations called ANCHOR which I have coloured with Promarkers and mounted onto DARK BLUE PEARLISED CARD, which has also been embossed with the SWISS DOTS FOLDER.
I have used a RIK-RAK STICKY RIBBON. All edges have a SILVER DECORATIVE BORDER  to give shape and definition too.
I have added a DARK BLUE SATIN RIBBON BOW and co-ordinating STARS.
Finally my sentiment reads "WITH LOVE ON YOUR BIRTHDAY".

Thank you very much for stopping by, enjoy the rest of your day and Happy Crafting.
Love Sandra xxx

SHAMROCK FAIRY.

Hello again my friends.  I am back again with another card that I have made over the past couple of days.
I would like to enter this into the following challenges.

Southern Girls.  Challenge #104.  WINGED THINGS.

Creative Knockouts.  Challenge #77.  SPOTS & DOTS.

Wedodoobadoo.  Challenge #4.  SPRING GREENS.

Te background paper is from My Minds Eye BRIGHT DOTS COLLECTION. All edges have a SILVER DECORATIVE BORDER to highlight and give definition too.
My image is called THE SHAMROCK FAIRY by Mami Doodles and is coloured with Promarkers then mounted onto a DECORATIVE SCALLOPED SQUARE called FRAMES 9 by Crafts Too.
I have also made a co-ordinating panel using spare pieces from my box.
The flowers are die-cuts and punched shapes with the addition of CARD CANDI for the centres. I have also added a LEAF SWIRL as foliage. I have punched SMALL BUTTERFLIES in TWO SHADES of  GREEN and layered them. Finally I have added a GREEN SATIN BOW to complete the look.
Thank you very much for passing through and coming to visit.
Happy crafting.
Love Sandra xxx.

JUST TO SAY "THANK YOU" WITH FLOWERS.

Good morning to you all out there in crafty blogland. I hope that you are all keeping safe and well in this wet and wild weather.

I would like to enter the following card into these challenges.

Just Add Ink.  Challenge #251.  Just add "THANK YOU".

Cute Card Thursday.  Challenge #361.  FLORAL DELIGHT.

Digi Choosday.  Week #7.  SPRINGTIME PASTELS.

The background paper for this card is from the First Edition - DREAMCATCHER paper pad.
All edges have a SILVER DECORATIVE BORDER. to highlight and add definition to.
The panel across the centre is a gorgeous HEART DESIGN card by Hunkydory, which has been punched down both edges with the Martha Stewart BUBBLEBATH PUNCH and then mounted onto PINK CARD.
My FLORAL image has been coloured with Promarkers and double mounted on two co-ordinating colours of card.
 I have die-cut the flowers and used THREE LAYERS for each one with the addition of a PEARL for the centre.
Finally I have added a PINK SATIN BOW and the sentiment of THANKS.

Thank you so much for stopping by. Happy crafting.
Love Sandra xxx

PINK PASSION

Hello everyone. Today I have a card to show you which I would love to nter into the following challenges.

4 Crafty Chicks.  Challenge #234.  THINGS WITH WINGS.

Moving Along with the Times.  PINK/LILAC + BUTTERFLIES.

ABC.  D is for DIE CUTS.

Open-Minded Crafting Fun.  Challenge #30. UP IN THE AIR.

Crafting for all Seasons.  Challenge #96.  DIES and/or PUNCHES.

It is easier just to list the DIES & PUNCHES that I have used for this card.

The background is a PINK SHIMMER PAPER edged with a SILVER DECORATIVE BORDER.

Spellbinders - OVAL BLISS NESTIES.

Spellbinders - FOLIAGE SET.

Die D-Lites.  BLO9OMS ONE.

Die D-Lites.  CORNER FLOURISH.

SWISS DOTS EMBOSSING FOLDER. 

SMALL DAISY P[UNCH.

SMALL BUTTERFLY PUNCH.

CARD CANDI.

The image has been coloured with Promarkers then mounted onto a patterned paper with the addition of a SILVER DECORATIVE BORDER.

Thank you very much for stopping by. Happy crafting to you all. Please stay safe and warm.

Love Sandra xx

RAPUNZEL SASSY.

Hello again everyone.. This is a card I have had ready for a short while, it just needed finishing off.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges.

Butterfly Spot.  Challenge #24. R is for RIBBON + BUTTERFLIES.

Southern Girls.  Challenge #104.  WINGED THINGS.

Brown Sugar.  Challenge #183.  USE A BOW and a DIE-CUT.

Simply Create Too.  Challenge #79.  ANYTHING GOES.

I have used TWO DIFFERENT DESIGNER PAPERS for the background and panels.
My image is from Sassy Studio Designs and is called RAPUNZEL SASSY and has been coloured with Promarkers.
All edges have a GOLD DECORATIVE BORDER to highlight and give definition too.
I have used a variety of DIE-CUTS and PUNCHES for the FLOWERS, FOLIAGE & BUTTERFLY.
To complete the look I have used CARD CANDI, GEMS & SATIN GREEN BOWS.

Thank you very much for stopping by, I hope you like what you see.
Happy crafting, and have a great weekend..
Love Sandra xxx

SPRINGTIME COLOURS.

Hello everyone, I know I have been missing for a week, but I have not been at my best, and crafting just wasn't at the forefront of my mind. Slowly I am trying to get back into the swing of things, and as my dear husband will be watching sport on tv this afternoon, I have come up to spend time in my craftroom.

The first card that I have to show you is for
Craft for the Craic.  February Challenge.  BIRTHDAY or ANNIVERSARY.

This was quite a simple one to make so i will just put the items I have used.

PLAIN CARD for the BACKGROUND
GOLD DECORATIVE BORDER. 
Martha Stewart BUBBLEBATH BORDER PUNCH.
Spellbinders - CROWNED CIRCLE die.
SWISS DOTS EMBOSSING folder.
GLITTER CARD for the border.
Die D-Lites.  SPRIGS for the FOLIAGE.
Small DAISY PUNCH.
CARD CANDI & SATIN BOWS. 
Sentiment says "BIRTHDAY WISHES".

Thank you so much for stopping by to visit. Happy crafting.
Love Sandra xxx

ON THE WINGS OF A DOVE.

Hello again. It looks like I am on a roll today, sort of making hay while the sun shines
(and it is at the moment too)

This next card I would love to enter into the following challenges.

Stampin Royalty.  Challenge #265.  TO DIE FOR.

Suzy Pants Smarty.  Challenge #66.  ANYTHING GOES-ADD SOMETHING WITH WINGS.

Brown Sugar.  Challenge #132.  ANYTHING GOES.

I have really enjoyed making this card, I think it must be the warm lovely colours. I will list the items used rather than the method, as it is sort of easy really.
The background paper is from my stash.
I have used YELLOW RIC RAK for the border with a LEMON HAND-TIED BOW.
Crafts Too - FRAMES 11.
SWISS DOTS EMBOSSING FOLDER.
Die D-Lites, SPRIGS.
Spellbinders - FOLIAGE & ASTER FLOWER CENTRE DIE.
SMALL DAISY & SUN PUNCHES.
CARD CANDI, GOLD GEMSTONES.
TEXTURED DOVE.
TICKET DIES with geld sentiment with love.
SMALL MULBERRY PAPER FLOWERS.

Thank you very much for stopping by, I hope that you like what you see.
Happy crafting, and enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Love Sandra xxx

HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

Hello again fellow crafters. I made this card a few days ago and I would love to enter it into the following challenge.

Crafters Cafe Blog.  Challenge #102.  BIRTHDAY CARD.

The background is a WHITE HOLOGRAPHIC PAPER edged with a DECORATIVE BORDER.
I then made a panel using BLACK GLITTER CARD which I punched down both edges with the Martha Stewart OPTIC DOT punch, thyis was then mounted onto RED HOLOGRAPHIC CARD, and again edged with the DECORATIVE BORDER to highlight and give definition to the shape.
My image is from Beary Dust Stamps called COREY, which has been coloured with promarkers and then cut out. It was positioned using sticky pads to give a 3D effect.
I then used the SMALL DAISY PUNCH to make THREE SMALL LAYERED DAISIES, with CARD CANDI or PEARL for the centres.
The sentiment which says "BIRTHDAY WISHES" was mounted on a double=layered  double-layered EAST OVAL 9 die-cuts using RED & WHITE HOLOGRAPHIC CARD.
Finally I punched the very small BUTTERFLIES in BLACK & RED.

Thank you so much for dropping by. Happy crafting.
Love Sandra xxx

BLACK BEAUTY.

Good morning everyone, I hope that you are all well, and keeping safe and warm.

The card I have to show you today has been made for the following challenge.

Everybody Art.  Challenge #310.  TEXT/SENTIMENT AS FOCAL POINT.

I have used one of my favourite colour combinations of BLACK/WHITE/SILVER
The background paper is from the First Edition-NOIR ET CHIC paper pad.
All edges have a SILVER DECORATIVE BORDER. I have embossed two WHITE PANELS with the TIED KNOTS embossing folder, then mounted them onto BLACK PEARLISED CARD. Once in position I have then  added my SENTIMENT which is overlapping the edge of the card.

It reads:
"IF I COULD FOLLOW A BUTTERFLY'S FLIGHT... WHERE WOULD MY JOURNEY END"

I have then die-cut TWO JOYCRAFT BUTTERFLIES using WHITE CARD and also BLACK GLITTER card, they have then been layered with the addition of CRYSTAL GEMSTONES for the body.
I have then die-cut a Creative Expressions - PETITE VINERY using a GLITTERED PAPER. The flowers are LAYERED SMALL DAISIES created by using the Small Daisy punch, then adding either CARD CANDI or a FLOWER PEARL. The third flower is a BLACK ORGANZA TWISTED FLOWER.
Finally I have punched several SMALL BLACK AND WHITE BUTTERFLIES which have been layered.

Thank you so much for coming to visit. Happy crafting.
Love Sandra xx

LOVE IS WHERE THE HEART IS.

Hi everyone, sorry I have been missing for a few days. I have just finished making this card, and would love to enter it into the following challenges.

Crafty Boots.  HEARTS & VALENTINES.

Dies R Us.  Challenge #19.  HEARTS.

Dream Valley.  Challenge #99.  VALENTINES.

Simply Create Too.  Challenge #78. HAPPY VALENTINES DAY or USE HEARTS.

QKR Stampede.  Challenge #124.  HEARTS.

I really enjoyed making this little card. I will just list the items used as it is a simple design, yet effective.
The image is from Sassy Studio Designs called PRAYING PORTRAIT which has been coloured with promarkers , then mounted onto PINK SHIMMER PAPER and WHITE CARD.
The background is a Hunkydory HEARTS DESIGN CARD. 
All edges have a SILVER DECORATIVE BORDER.
The designer paper is from the First Edition - ROSE GARDEN paper pad.
PINK STICKY RIBBONS for the borders.
FLOWER DIE.
Spellbinders - FOLIAGE.
Martha Stewart - LATTICE HEART PUNCH.
To complete the look I have used PEARLS, CARD CANDI, GEMS and a SATIN BOW.

It is so kind of you to come and visit.
Happy crafting everyone.
Love Sandra xx