Hi everyone.  Hope you are happy in creating world!!!  I know I am.

Speaking of creating, head on over to Craft Queen blog - we have been busy creating for the February Challenge.  There is a prize up for grabs so be sure to join in the fun.  It's fun and easy.
(Mine hasn't quite been updated to the Craft Queen blog yet but you can see it here)

Luv Sandie

Stamp It! 3 Ways

There is a new magazine out at the moment

I love this idea.

I completed some cards for Nicole at Craft Queen back in July of 2011 using the same idea.

See what you can come up with.  It's lots of fun and the best way to get the most out of your stamps.

Happy Australia Day.

Luv Sandie

Stamp Set For Sale

Hi everyone, hope all is well in your part of the world.

I came across this stamp set that I "had" to have at some stage and haven't used

I thought someone would love to buy it and put it to good use.

Price (including postage) is $11.50. BRAND NEW

If you would like to buy it, just leave me a comment - first in.........

Take care.

Luv Sandie

Embossing Folder For Sale

As I find bits and pieces I will pop them up for sale.

Ok - first off

PLEASE NOTE:  ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD 4/1/12  THANK YOU

Butterfly Migration Set - NEW  $16.00 + postage.

One of those "had to have" moments I think.

I would love someone to be using it.

Just leave a comment if you would like to buy.

Luv Sandie

Lucy's Sketch No. 5

Last day of Lucy's sketch challenge.  Gosh I've had loads of fun.  It's been so nice just getting in the creative zone and I just love a sketch challenge.

For this card I have used October Afternoon paper again (as in Day 2) Stampin Up Butterfly stamp and punch, Martha Stewart butterfly punch, dymo label, red/white twine, green brads and red/white gathered gingham trim. I stamped the butterfly stamp a couple of times - one for the stamped/punched butterfly and then again so I could use the Martha Stewart punch to punch out the little butterflies.

I've tweaked the sketch a little here and there but I'm happy with how it turned out.

Thanks for looking.

Luv Sandie

Lucy's Cards Sketch No. 4

For today's card at Lucy's place I have used the gorgeous "Girls Paperie" patterned papers and Pink Paislee "Butterfly Garden Collection" stamps.  I love both of these.

I have added some hand stitching and cut out the scallops to attach to the back of the semi circle.  I also added some sepia ink here and there.

Thanks for looking.

Luv Sandie

Card Positioning Systems Sketch 249

Yet another challenge.  Boy am I having fun. This time Card Positioning Systems have a sketch.

Working away in the heat today has been a challenge in itself but it's keeping my mind off it - mostly!!!!  I think it was 35 degrees here today - seems hotter but that is for tomorrow - it's supposed to reach 40 - NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!

Here is my card using old Wild Asparagus paper, Spellbinders Die, Kaisercraft Resin flowers, sticky alphas by Jillibean Soup and some blossom that I picked up in a craft shop in town.

Thanks for looking.

Luv Sandie

Inspirational Challenge - who's up for it?????????

Tammy was talking over lunch about an idea she has to store her earrings.

She wanted a sheet of steel mesh ideally to be able to attach the MANY earrings she has in her collection now.  One for every week of the year!!!!!!!

So we didn't have any mesh and so I suggested that she use a round embroidery frame that I picked up at the op shop a few months ago and also to pop a piece of aida cloth I had in my stash of "things to do one day".........LOL.

Here is the image

Now I challenge you to be inspired by this image in any way you like - it could be the colour, style, anything at all.

Challenge is open til the end of January.

Your time starts now.

Happy creating.

Luv Sandie

Craft Queen

I decided to use up some of Nicole's beautiful ribbons that have been sitting on my desk - you know me by now, I simply can't throw even the smallest pieces of ribbon out.  So - I got to and made this card.

I also used Distress Stain for the Doily - loved the deep colour green it turned out.  I was inspired by the small scrap of daisy patterned paper I had leftover from a card yesterday and it all came together nicely.

Happy creating.

Luv Sandie

Lucy's Card Sketch Day 3

More scraps - I have had these little scraps in a little plastic bag just waiting to be used.

They are from My Minds Eye and October Afternoon - just added some little Martha Stewart punched butterflies, black buttons, dymo label and some doodling.

Thanks for looking.

Hope you're having a great day.

Luv Sandie

Lucy's Card Sketch Day 2

Here we are at day 2 of Lucy's challenge.

Once again - I have been doing my fave thing - using up scraps.

Little bit of red/white elasticised gingham trim, October Afternoon patterned papers and the good old dymo label.  Heart Punch is by Stampin Up and doodled bits and pieces.

Hope you're having a great weekend.

Luv Sandie

Case Study Challenge #71

I decided to join in yet another challenge.  I'm really having so much fun.

This time it's for Case Study Challenge.  The idea is to take inspiration from this gorgeous card

So I got to using up the scraps from my latest cards to create this one

I've used all sorts of bits and pieces here.

Kraft cardstock for the base of the card and for the Doily Spellbinder die cut, Octobe Afternoon alpha stickers and patterned papers, twine, raw button and one of my Handmade Daisies and I used some green staples.

Lots of fun and lots of colour.

Thanks for looking.

Happy New Year.

Luv Sandie

Lucy's Card Sketch No. 1

Here is a card that I've created for Lucy's Cards

I have used cute stamps by Unity Stamps Jillibean Soup and October Afternnon paper, mulberry paper, kraft cardstock and a button.

Nice and easy.

Thanks for popping in.

Luv Sandie

Card Patterns Sketch 146

I have to say I've been having fun just creating away today.

I thought I'd enjoy the holiday break by joining in some on line challenges.

This card was created for Card Patterns Sketch challenge no. 146

I have used patterned papers by Creative Imaginations "Loolah" which I just love, the stamp is by "A Muse Art Stamps" cute little teddy he is and then I've added some hand doodling around the circles and wrote "welcome little one", the baby photo is actually from a sticker sheet I picked up in the $2 shop. 

I used the same torn concept as I did on my original layout a few years ago now of my gorgeous little Sudanese friend Stephen.

I just love this layout - he was such a gorgeous little bubba!!!!!

Thanks for looking.

Luv Sandie

Just adding:  I made the Super 6 for this sketch - have to say I was a little excited about that!!!! Yay!!!!

Celebrate Card

Finally - here is my card for My Blog Challenge "Celebrate".

I have used Octobe Afternoon paper, a little old stamp I've had for ages and coloured with Copics - still learning, I used some gorgeous red felt packaging for the frame - it was leftover from a christmas decoration box, Martha Stewart butterfly punch - is there any other? NO!!!, and other bits and bobs.

Thanks for looking.

Feel free to join in.

Luv Sandie

BUY, SWAP AND SELL

Is there something you have always wanted in the world of scrapping and just can't find?  Or is there something you would like to swap?

Well I am going to start the ball rolling.  I REALLY, TRULY WANT this paper

It's by Cosmo Cricket, Odds and Ends "Remnant".


Does anyone have a sheet or 2 in their stash that they are willing to part with?  What would you like in return for me to swap with you? Or maybe I could buy them from you.

If you can help, leave me a comment and I will see what we can come up with.

Lots of luv

Sandie

Celebrate!!!!!

I'm feeling like creating "just because"...........I am going to have some lunch and then settle into my craft room and create a card or 2. 

Care to join in the challenge with me?

You can either make a "Happy New Year" card or a "Celebrate" card.

Happy creating!!!!

Don't forget to pop back in here to share a link to your place/blog so we can pop in and see your creation.

Luv Sandie

Last minute..........

............I have been cleaning up my desk and stumbled across some bits and pieces from Craft Queen goodies.

Here is the card I whipped up in about 5 mins.  You've gotta luv the quick ones.  I figured I may as well start on next years Christmas Cards..........LOL.  As you do!!!!!

Merry Christmas to all.

Luv Sandie

............and the WINNER is..........

The winner of my Handamde Daisy Christmas Combo giveaway is Deb.

Thanks for always supporting me girlies.  I really appreciate it.

I shall whisk them off to you Deb.

Merry Christmas

Luv Sandie

I NEED YOUR HELP..................PLEASE!!!!

Hi everyone. 

Are you running around chasing you tail like I am at this crazy part of the year??????  Bet you are!!!!!

Just wanted to know if anyone could help me.

I am in need of NOT 1 but 2 copies of  the novel "Of Mice & Men".  The girls need the for next year.

I can either borrow them and return to you or buy them. 

If anyone is able to help that would be great. 

thanks heaps.

Luv Sandie