WHAT'S THE WEATHER.

Hello again crafters. It is a very chilly wind outside today and we have dark clouds looming overhead.

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

Crafting when we can.  Challenge #91.  WHAT'S THE WEATHER.

The designer paper for the background is from the ANGELICA & ADAM COLLECTION.
I then made a border using DARK BLUE PEARLISED CARD, which I then punched down both edges with the Martha Stewart OPTIC DOT PUNCH. To the left of that, I also added a
BLUE ZIG-ZAG STICKY RIBBON for added texture.
My image is from Digi Darlas called CRISSY AND UMBRELLA which has been coloured with Promarkers, then double mounted onto PALE BLUE & YELLOW CARD.
All edges have a SILVER DECORATIVE BORDER.
I positioned LIGHT BLUE CARD CANDI around the top corner, and then finally I added my sentiment which reads "WITH LOVE ON YOUR BIRTHDAY"

Thank you for coming to visit. Happy crafting/.
Love Sandra xxx

LET'S GET TOGETHER.

Good morning everyone, I hope that you have all had a wonderful weekend and are now looking forward to the week ahead.

I have made this card for the following challenges.

Crafty Creations.  Challenge #285.  CHEVRONS OR STRIPES.

Suzy Bees.  Challenge #73. ANYTHING GOES with a TWIST.  ADD A SENTIMENT.

Scribble and Scrap.  Challenge #41.  ALWAYS ANYTHING GOES.

The background card is from my ever-growing stash of papers, and I have mounted it onto pale shades of LILACS.
My image has been coloured with Promarkers and all edges have a SILVER CHAINLINK BORDER to highlight and add definition too.
The FLOWERS have been created using the SMALL DAISY PUNCH  and also the SUN PUNCH. I have used co-ordinating designer papers and card with CARD CANDI for the centres.
To go with those, I have used the Spellbinders FOLIAGE DIES and
PALE PINK PEARLISED CARD.
The BOW is a Creative Expressions - DOTTY 3D ITTY BITTY BOW dies. In the centre I have added a RESIN FLOWER for added texture and effect
Finally, my sentiment tablet reads "LET'S GET TOGETHER".

Thank you very much for coming to visit, it is so lovely to see you, and I hope that you like what you see.
Happy crafting.
Love Sandra xxx

GOLDEN GIRL.

Hello again, I am back with another one.
I would like to enter this card into the following challenges.

Simply Papercrafts.  Challenge #1.  ANYTHING GOES.

Crazy 4 Challenges.  Challenge #279.  LET'S THINK SPRING.

The designer papers for this card have come from the First Edition-BLANK CANVAS paper pad. The top layer is glittered and embossed and is absolutely gorgeous.
To go with the papers I have also used a BUTTERSCOTCH PEARLISED CARD.
All edges have a GOLD CHAINLINK BORDER to highlight and give definition too. The topper has been mounted on GOLD HOLOGRAPHIC CARD  and also PEARLISED CARD. They have both been trimmed with the DECKLE EDGED SCISSORS.
The flowers are made using the SMALL DAISY PUNCH  with GOLD CARD CANDI for the centres.
I have used a SMALL BUTTERFLY PUNCH  to layer the TWO TONE card.
I have used the Spellbinders-FOLIAGE SET and then I made the bow using
Creative Expressions-DOTTY 3D ITTY BITTY BOW DIES, In the centre of the bow I added a BROWN ROSEBUD.

I hope that you all enjoy the rest of your Sunday afternoon. Happy crafting, and thank you for stopping by to say hello.
Love Sandra xxx

WITH A CHERRY ON TOP.

Hello again fellow crafters. It's raining again here and is quite chilly, so we have just put the heating on for a while.

I would like to enter my next card into the following challenges.

Open Minded Crafting Fun.  Challenge #33. FOOD RELATED.

Clear it out.  Theme-BIRTHDAY.    Stash-POLKA DOTS.

Butterfly Spot.  Challenge #27.  C is for CORNERS + BUTTERFLIES.

QKR Stampede.  Challenge #132.  ADD A SENTIMENT.

The paper is from my stash, and I have made two panels as well, both have been mounted on
WHITE HOLOGRAPHIC CARD. The smaller of the two panels has also been punched down both sides with the Martha Stewart OPTIC DOT punch.
All edges have a SILVER DECORATIVE BORDER to add texture and definition, and also to highlight the shapes.
My image is called WITH A CHERRY ON TOP which has been coloured with Promarkers, then double- mounted on RED & WHITE CARD, then the whole topper has been run through the Cuttlebug using the SWISS DOTS embossing folder. This was then positioned at an angle, to which I added the sentiment tablet which says "ON YOUR BIRTHDAY"
I then added CARD CANDI in co-ordinating colours for the corners and added
HOLOGRAPHIC RED BUTTERFLIES.
Finally, I made a Creative Expressions DOTTY 3D ITTY BITTY BOW in POLKA DOT paper, with CARD CANDI for the centre.

Thank you very much for stopping by to visit, I really do appreciate you very much.
Happy crafting.
With love, Sandra xxx

HAPPY EASTER.

Good morning one and all on this wet and windy morning. It is most definitely a day for crafting, while my dear husband will be watching sport on tv.

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

Challenge up your life.  Challenge #11.  EASTER.

Creative Corner.  Team Mel.  SPRING HAS SPRUNG.

Crafts 4 Eternity.  Challenge R #219.  EASTER.

Send a smile 4 kids.  PASTEL COLOURS.

Aloha Friday.  Challenge #44.  EASTER.

Graphit Markers.  Challenge Week #13.  SPRINGTIME.

The Paper Players.  Challenge #238.  TIC-TAC-TOE. (Bottom Row)

FLOWERS,  SHADE OF PINK, POLKA DOTS.

The designer papers used on this card are from the First Edition-FLORAL PAVILLION pad.
I have also used PINK PEARLISED CARD and a SILVER CHAINLINK BORDER to add definition too and also highlight the shapes.

I have die-cut the foliage using the D-Lites SPRIGS SET. The flowers have been created by using the SMALL DAISY PUNCH and then layered with the addition of either SMALL ROSEBUDS or CARD CANDI for the centres. I have used a Memory Box BUTTERFLY, a PINK SATIN BOW and PINK GEMSTONES for added textures.
Finally I have added a HAPPY EASTER SILVER SENTIMENT on co-ordinating card.

Thank you very much for stopping by to visitme, I hope you like what you see.
Enjoy the rest of your day.
With love, Sandra xxx

PRETTY, PERFECT PINKS.

Good fternoon my friends, I hope you are all ok and looking forward to the weekend.  At the moment the sun is shining here, buy boy is there a real chill in the air.

Anyway, on a brighter theme, lets put  card up to brighten the day.

I would love to enter my card into the following challenges.

Polka Doodle.  Week #13. USE A DIE.

Crafty Gals Corner.  Challenge #12.. ANYTHING GOES.

Sister Act.  Challenge #99.  ANYTHING GOES.

Simply Create Too.  Challenge #82.  ANYTHING GOES.

For the backdrop of this card I used paper from the
Kate Knight, TOTALLY TROPICALSUMMER PAPERS PAD.  This was first mounted onto
PALE PINK CARD leaving a narrow border and then all edges were given a
SILVER DECORATIVE BORDER to highlight.
I then made a BROAD PANEL for across the middle of the card using a scrap of leftover card, mounted onto PINK PEARLISED CARD and again edges with the SILVER BORDER. It was positioned on sticky pads to make 3D.
I then used the Spellbinders TEAR DROP CIRCLES die in PINK GINGHAM CARD. I also die cut smaller circle using the Crafts Too - FRAMES 11 SET.  These were then layered together and then I added a sentiment disc in the centre which reads  "IT'S YOUR DAY".
For the flowers I added some small ready made flowers, but I also used the SMALL DAISY PUNCH to make others in co-ordinating card with SMALL ROSEBUDS for the centres. I also die-cut the foliage using the Spellbinders FOLIAGE SET.
The final addition was a BOW which was die-cut using the
Creative Expressions- DOTTY 3D ITTY BITTY BOW DIES with the addition of a
PINK ROSEBUD in the centre.

Thank you very much for popping in to visit me today, I appreciate it very much. I hope that you all have a wonderful weekend and Happy Crafting too.
Lots of love, Sandra xxx

HAVE A MAGICAL DAY.

Hello again crafting friends. I said that I had tried to keep myself busy while not able to blog. This is one of the cards I made.

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

Crafting by Designs.   FLOWERS WITH A TWIST.

Craft Your Passion.  Challenge #254.  ALWAYS ANYTHING GOES.

For the background I have used paper from my stash which is a TWO-TONE design. I have also made a panel using the same papers layered and all edges have been punched with the
Martha Stewart OPTIC DOT PUNCH.
My lovely image is called LOVEABLE AVIE which has been coloured with Promarkers and then double-mounted using the same papers.
All edges have a SILVER DECORATIVE BORDER which adds definition and extra texture to the shapes.
I have used the same paper to die-cut a DELICATE BUTTERFLY by Die'sire to which I have added some PINK GEMSTONES for the body. My FLOWERS are die-cut using the
Die'sire FORGET-ME-NOT dies. In the centre of one I have added a co-ordinating ROSEBUD and in the centre of the other is a GORGEOUS BEADED FLOWER, that my lovely friend Jacki made for me, isnt it FABULOUS. Thank you so much my friend.
The FOLIAGE is by Creative Expressions called DELICATE FRONDS.
Finally, I have added a Small Tag which says HAVE A MAGICAL DAY.

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

MANY THANKS.

Good morning on this wet and breezy morning, I hope that you are all well.

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

Through the Purple Haze.  Challenge #83.  ANYTHING GOES.

The Paper Shelter.  Challenge #196.  BLOOMING.

Crafty Gals Corner.  Challenge #12.  ANYTHING GOES.

Get Creative.  Challenge #11.  MUST USE A DIE-CUT.

Digi Choosday.  Week #12. LOTS OF LAYERS.


Yes, I know, another EASEL CARD but it really is one of my favourite designs, so I do apologise.

I have used Designer Papers from my stash, which I have to add is getting larger by the day, I just love papers, hahaha.
All edges have a SILVER DECORATIVE BORDER to highlight and add definition too.
My image is from the PAPER SHELTER and is called SPRING SWING. It has been coloured with Promarkers and then double-mounted onto LILAC & WHITE CARD
For the top part, I then made a DOUBLE-LAYERED BORDER PANEL using LILAC & DEEP PURPLE card. The Lilac has then been embossed with the SWISS DOTS folder, and then both layers have been punched down all edges with the Martha Stewart BUBBLEBATH punch. I have also made the same for the bottom panel.
To complete the top, I have die-cut a D-Lites TIGER LILLIES. I have added co-ordinating FLOWERS with ROSEBUDS  for the centres. The foliage si made using GLITTERED AND EMBOSSED PAPER from my scrap box using the Spellbinders FOLIAGE die. I have completed the top by adding an ACETATE BUTTERFLY and a LILAC SATING BOW.

To complete the base, it has co-ordinating FLOWERS and a MANY THANKS topper with flowers.

Thank you so much for stopping by, I hope you like what you see.
Happy crafting to you all and have a great day.
Love Sandra xxx

TULIP BASKET IN PASTEL COLOURS.

Good afternoon again. Well, I think this will be my last for today. There are still more to come, but I need a break and a cuppa, haha.

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

Cute Card Thursday.  Challenge #365.  SPRING FEVER.

Brown Sugar.  Challenge #138.  ANYTHING GOES.

QKR Stampede.  Challenge #131.  THINK SPRING.

Crafts 4 Eternity.  Challenge R#218.  PASTEL SHADES.

Hiding in my Craft Room.  Challenge HIMCR #192.  EMBOSSING.

For the front I used a gorgeous EMBOSSING FOLDER which was a Free Gift in a cardmaking magazine.
My image is called TULIP BASKET which I coloured with Promarkers, then mounted onto
LILAC CARD and edged with a SILVER DECORATIVE BORDER. Once placed in the centre I made a DOUBLE LAYERED DAISY FLOWER using the SMALL DAISY PUNCH. I used a gorgeous EMBOSSED AND GLITTERED CARD to make the FOLIAGE using one of the dies from the Spellbinders FOLIAGE SET.
I used the SMALL BUTTERFLY PUNCH to create DOUBLE LAYERED BUTTERFLIES in co-ordinating cardstock.
Finally I made a 3D ITTY BITTY BOW by Creative Expressions and added a LILAC PEARL for the centre.

Enjoy the rest of your day and Happy Crafting.
With love, Sandra xxx

WITH GRATITUDE.

Hello again.   I would like to enter this next card into the following challenge.

Aud Sentiments.  Challenge #127.  USE A TWO-WORD SENTIMENT.

The designer paper is from the Papermania - BIRD SONG paper pad. All edges have a
SILVER CHAINLINK BORDER to highlight and give definition too.
My image is called CHEERLEADER, coloured with Promarkers and then mounted onto
YELLOW CARD.
I then created a BORDER PANEL down the left side using a strip of the  backing paper, punched down the sides with the Martha Stewart OPTIC DOT punch then mounted onto yellow then green card.
I used co-ordinating paper from the same pad and punched SMALL DAISY FLOWERS which were layered, with the addition of CARD CANDI for the centres.
I used the Creative Expressions - MOSAIC LEAVES FINISHING TOUCHES for the foliage. I added a GREEN SATIN BOW to the corner of the topper.
Finally I used a Spellbinders WAY RECTANGLE which I embossed with the SWISS DOTS folder and onto this I placed a sentiment topper which says "WITH GRATITUDE".

Thank you so much for dropping by. Have a lovely afternoon. Happy crafting.
Love Sandra xxx

BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLIES.

Hello and good morning to you all, I hope that all is well out there in blogland. I apologise for being missing for a few weeks, but when I have been able, I have made some cards, but it has been slow progress. Anyway, this is the first of many.

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

Butterfly Spot.  Challenge #26. P is for PATTERNED PAPER + BUTTERFLIES

Creative Knockouts.  Challenge #81.  SHAPED CARD.

In the Pink.  Challenge #65.  LOTS OF LAYERS.

Crafting with an Attitude.  Challenge #1.  FREE STYLE/ ANYTHING GOES.

Thats Crafty.  WINGS N THINGS.

It is an EASEL CARD which is one of my favourites to make, and it is self-explanatory really, so I will just list the things used to make it up, if that is ok.

The designer papers are from the First Edition ROSE GARDEN paper pad.
All edges have a SILVER DECORATIVE BORDER.
Spellbinders.  TEAR DROP CIRCLES and this has been embossed with the SWISS DOTS folder.
Nelliue Snellen.  EAST OVAL 9.
Spellbinders.  OUTRAGEOUS BUTTERFLY.
Memory Box.  PIPPI BUTTERFLY.
Die'sire.  DELICATE BUTTERFLY.
Creative Expressions.  DOTTY 3D ITTY BITTY BOWS.
SMALL DAISY PUNCH.
GEMSTONES.
CARD CANDI.
The sentiment reads-
"EVERY BUTTERFLY'S JOURNEY STARTED WITH A CATERPILLAR"

Thank you very much for stopping by to visit and I hope that you like what you see. Enjoy the rest of your Sunday afternoon and Happy Crafting.
With love, Sandra xxxx

LEMON DELIGHT.

Hello fellow crafters. Well as you can tell, I have been busy this past few days, and this is my last card for today. I need to get my creative head back on ready for starting again, hahaha.

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

Cute Daisy May.  ADD A SENTIMENT.

Cute Card Thursday.  Challenge #363.  DIE-CUTS & PUNCHES.

Creative Knockouts.  Challenge #79.  BORDER TIME.

I have used a Plain Cream background for this edged with a GOLD CHAINLINK BORDER to highlight and give definition too.
The FLORAL PANEL is a Martha Stewart paper and it has been punched down both edges with the Martha Stewart IRON GATE PUNCH.. My image is from Sheet #156 of the Whoopsie Daisy images, and it has been coloured with pomrkers then mounted onto a Deep Yellow card and again edged with the same gold border. This has been positioned using sticky pads for a 3D effect.
Down the right side of the card I have added Two Strips of FABRIC RIBBONS
The sentiment tablet overlaps the border and imae at the top and it reads
"WITH LOVE ON YOUR BIRTHDAY"
The BUTTERFLY is die-cut using the D-Lites FLUTTERS set, I then embossed it with the SWISS DOTS FOLDER and added GOLD GEMS down the body.
Finally I die-cut the foliage using one of the Spellbinders JEWELLED FANTASIES. The flowers have been punched using the SMALL DAISY PUNCH and also the Martha Stewart- WATER LILY punch. The centres of these have then got the addition os smaller flowers to make 3D.

Thank you very much for coming to visit, I hope you like what you see, and will pop back over again if you have time.
Happy crafting, and enjoy he rest of your weekend.
Love Sandra xxx

SPRING HAS SPRUNG.

Hello again. This next card is for the challenge over at

2 Cute Ink.  Challenge #124.  SPRING.

The background and panels have been made using paper from my stash, mounted onto LILAC card and then edged with a SILVER CHAINLINK BORDER.
The image was the free gift from the Challenge Blog, which I have coloured with Promarkers then mounted onto two shades of co-ordinating card.
I have used punches and dies to create the flowers and the Foliage is from the
Spellbinders FOLIAGE SET using PINK PEARLISED CARD. The centres have CARD CANDI and also a FLOWER..
I have used the SMALL BUTTERFLY PUNCH to create TWO-TONE BUTTERFLIES, and finally I have added DEEP PURPLE PEARLS..
It is so kind of you to drop by which I appreciate very much.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend. Happy crafting.
Love Sandra xxx

DANCING FEET.

Good morning to you all on this sunny start to the day, how lovely. Will it last....fingers crossed.

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

Crafty Cardmakers.  Challenge #133.  STRIPES.

Quirky Crafts.  Challenge #5.  PRETTY IN PINK.

The designer papers are from the NEW BLOOM paper pad by First Edition. All edges have a SILVER DECORATIVE BORDER to highlight and add definition too.
The image has been coloured with promarkers, then mounted onto PINK PEARLISED CARD, then trimmed with the DECKLE EDGED SCISSORS and mounted again onto LILAC CARD.
I have added a DECORATIVE FABRIC STICKY RIBBON down the right side.

My flowers have been made using the MEDIUM DAISY PUNCH and another die-cut flower shape. The centres are PEARLS. The foliage is from the Spellbinders FOLIAGE SET. To complete the look I have added a PINK SATIN BOW & CARD CANDI.

Thank you very much for stopping by. Enjoy the weekend and Happy Crafting.
Love Sandra xxx

SPRINGTIME SPECIAL.

Hello again. This is another of my favourite EASEL CARDS that I finished off yesterday. I really do enjoy myself.

I would love to enter this card into he following challenges.

Suzy Pants Smarty.  Challenge #69.  ANYTHING GOES + TWIST=EMBOSSING.

Come and Get it.  EMBOSS IT.

That Craft Place.  MOTHERS DAY or ANYTHING GOES.

Card Mania.  Challenge #66. SPRING.

Eclectic Ellapu.  Pink Team - ANYTHING GOES.

For this card, I have used papers from my stash. All edges have a SILVER DECORATIVE BORDER to highlight and add definition too.
The panel on  the base is made using a scrap of designer paper mounted on pink card with GEMS on the corners and a small FLOWER DISPLAY using GINGHAM FLOWERS with PEARLS for the centres and die-cut FOLIAGE from the Spellbinders FOLIAGE SET.
For the top, I have die-cut a LARGE SCALLOPED SQUARE using the Crafts Too - FRAMES 9. I then embossed this with the SWISS DOTS embossing folder on PINK PEARLISED CARD. It was positioned at an angle, then I added my FLOWER IMAGE across it.
To complete the look I added a GLITTERED BUTTERFLY. My sentiment tablet reads
 "BEST WISHES". I added PINK GEMS on the corners and finally I made a
3D DOTTY ITTY BITTY BOW from the Creative Expressions by Sue Wilson.

Thank you for stopping by. I hope that you have a wonderful day. Keep safe and warm.
Love Sandra xxxx

IF FRIENDS WERE FLOWERS THEN I'D PICK YOU.

Good morning to you all. I hope that you are all keeping well and staying warm.
The first card I have to show you today is for the following challenges.

Sentimental Sundays.  Challenge #248. ANYTHING GOES + SENTIMENT.

Craft Your Passion.  Challenge #251.  ALWAYS ANYTHING GOES.

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends.  Challenge #5.  ANYTHING GOES.

Oh I am back to making one of my favourite styles - EASEL CARD. The Designer papers are from the First Edition BLANK CANVAS paper pad.
All edges have a GOLD DECORATIVE BORDER to highlight and add definition too.
The panel on the base is constructed by using GOLD MIRROR CARD on top of
 GOLD PEARLISED CARD, positioned on sticky pads to make 3D. Onto this I have added the sentiment which reads "IF FRIENDS WERE FLOWERS THEN I'D PICK YOU".  On the corners I have added GOLD GEMS and a SMALL DAISY FLOWER with FOLIAGE.
On the top, I have then used GOLD PEARLISED CARD to create two borders both of which have been punched with the Martha Stewart OPTIC DOT PUNCH.
My image called APRIL has been coloured with promarkers, then layered onto CREAM CARD. It has been positioned at an angle.
Finally, I have made a corner spray of flowers using the SMALL & MEDIUM DAISY PUNCHES using co-ordinating card with CARD CANDI for the centres, and the foliage is a  D-Lites SPRIGS.

Thank you very much for stopping by, you are so kind. Happy crafting and have a lovely day.
Love Sandra xxx

LET'S WELCOME SPRING.

Hi to you all on this bitterly cold day, and ye we have had a layering of the White Stuff too, can you believe it.

Anyway, I think it is time that we thought more about Springtime, to push awayu those winter blues.

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

My Sheri Crafts.  Challenge #151.  WELCOME SPRING..

The Paper Players.  Challenge #234.  THINK SPRING.

Wedodoobadoo.   Challenge #4. SPRING GREENS.

Eclectic Ellapu.  Purple Team. GO GREEN.

The background paper is from the First Edition - FLORAL PAVILLION. All edges have a SILVER DECORATIVE BORDER.
I have then used a combination of PLAIN, TEXTURED & PEARLISED CARD. My image has been coloured with Promarkers.
I have used the Die D-Lites SPRIGS for the FOLIAGE and the little flowers have been made by using the SMALL DAISY PUNCH and layering three different colours to match the card. The centres have gor CARD CANDI. With the flowers I have added a GORGEOUS GREEN BEADED EMBELLISHMENT made for me by my lovely and very talented friend Jacki, thank you sweetie.
The border has been punched down both sides with the Martha Stewart BUBBLEBATH punch. To complete the look I have added a SATIN BOW and the sentiment reads SPRING done in Silver letters on a ticket shape.

It is so kind of you to stop by so I say thank you so much.
Happy crafting..
Love Sandra xxx

TRUE FRIENDSHIP.

Good morning to you all. I know I have been missing for a few days, but just cant be hyelped so I do apologise. I have been trying to do a little crafting though.

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

Crafty Ribbons.  Challenge #113.  BLACK & WHITE.

Crafters Cafe.  Challenge #105.  LOTS OF LAYERS.

Pennys Challenges.  Challenge #216.  LOTS OF LAYERS.

I have used a GLITTERED & EMBOSSED designer paper from my stash, along with
PLAIN BLACK & WHITE CARD. 
The TWO CORNER PIECES are die-cuts from the
Spellbinders OUTRAGEOUS BUTTERFLY SET. 
My sentiment reads "A TRUE FRIEND IS A GIFT YOU GIVE YOURSELF". It was from
Fairy Dust Crafts.
I have used TWO OPPOSITE TONES of BLACK & WHITE POLKA DOT RIBBONS and the BOWS  are HAND TIED by myself.
Finally I have punched the flowers using the SMALL DAISY PUNCH and using co-ordinating card and paper with SILVER CARD CANDI for the centres and the FOLIAGE is from the Spellbinders FOLIAGE SET.

Thank you very much for coming to visit me, I hope you like what you see.
Happy crafting.
Love Sandra xx