Winners of Christmas In July

I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to everyone that joined in my "Christmas In July" challenge.

I hope you enjoyed getting in early to create some Christmas Cards - even if you didn't complete the whole set of cards (you are not the only one - how embarassing - but it's on the list of things to complete) at least you have a nice little stash of cards already underway.

There are 2 lucky winners - and they are

















Grandma Jack and Shandell. (Can you please drop me an email with your mailing address please girls)

Well done girlies. You have won the gorgeous craft packs from Craft Queen - huge thank you to Nicole for her generous donations. I will throw in a little surprise too.

Thank you once again.

Happy creating.

Luv Sandie

Just for fun.............

I have been so busy lately with my daisies that I haven't had much time to play - so today I created a card for Embellish Magazine Colour Challenge.

Here is my card created using kraft cardstock, an old paper doily that my friend Vicky gave to me, Fiskars edge punch at the top of the cream cardstock, Martha Stewart butterfly punches, Heidi Grace heart pin, vintage trims, vintage photo stamp, pearl trim, dream ticket and flourish stamp by Bella.

It was so nice to have a play.

Thanks for looking.

Luv Sandie

CHRISTMAS IN JULY - HANDS UP WHO'D LIKE TO JOIN IN?

It has been pretty quite in Blog Land for me of late, however, I have been working on some ideas for "Christmas In July".

If you would like to join in some creating - just drop me a comment to this post and I shall keep you informed closer to the date - hey it is sneaking up - it's only next week.

We will be creating a card everyday in July. I will supply the ideas all you need to do is sign up - and wait for the fun to begin.

CHRISTMAS IN JULY LIST

1. Sandie

2. Nicole

3. Shandell

4. Michelle S.

5. Debi J

6. Donna

7. Liz

8. Debs

9. GrandmaJack

10. Vicky

11. Shaz

LIST OF CHALLENGES - I WILL UPDATE THIS LIST EACH DAY - YOU CAN CATCH UP ANYTIME YOU LIKE. CHALLENGES WILL BE OPEN TIL EARLY AUGUST.

C - create a card using a "Cuttlebug" or dry embossing if you don't have a cuttlebug

H - create a card with holly on it somewhere and/or handmade embellishment
R - reindeer or recycling or raffia ( you can pick which one)
I - ink
S - sketch

T - tear/torn
M - merry

A - acetate, angel or Australian theme - the choice is yours!!!!

S - scallops

I - ice/snow or indigo (or maybe you have another idea to share)

N - noel, nativity or north pole

J - Joy, Jesus or Jingle Bells

U - Unmounted stamp (take a photo of stamp and card)

L - Love or love hearts - it's up to you.

Y - Yo-Yo or Suffolk Puff (refer daily post Day 15)

T - Tag - handmade/handcut tag, die-cut tag, purchased luggage tag

I - In fashion (refer to daily post below- Day 17)

M - Music - sheet music, stamp with music, cuttlebug music embossing folder

E - Ephemera

T - Tinsel, twine, tree or toy - you may use 1 or more of these options

O -

M -

A -

K -

E -

C -

A -

R -

D -

S -

(IF YOU HAVEN'T DONE SO ALREADY - SIGN UP FOR EMAIL UPDATES - JUST LOOK FOR THE BOX AT THE TOP OF MY BLOG ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE - YOU'LL BE SURE TO STAY UP TO DATE WITH WHAT IS GOING ON!!)

I'm very excited to announce that Nicole from Craft Queen has kindly donated some goodies for my Christmas In July Challenge.

Here they are - 2 ribbon packs and 1 embellishment pack.

Thank you Nicole - I'm sure the ladies are going to love these.

PLEASE NOTE: COMPETITION IS OPEN UNTIL 23RD AUGUST - THERE IS STILL ENOUGH TIME TO COMPLETE ALL CHALLENGES TO BE IN THE DRAW FOR SOME GOODIES.

Luv Sandie

LAST DAY TO COMPLETE YOUR CHRISTMAS IN JULY CARDS

If you would like to be in the draw to win some prizes - today is the last day.

I haven't completed mine yet as I've been busy making daisies - but I fully intend to get them done in the next week or so. I'm determined.

Just let me know if you manage to finish yours on time.

Thanks

Luv Sandie

WHAT CAN YOU DO???????

What can you do with my new Handmade Daisies "Li'l Daisies" range?

Here are some samples I popped up on my Handmade Daisies Blog.

 

I have designed the mixed packs to match the newly released ranges from CHA Summer 2010 in America (and a few older ranges too) 

The mixed packs can also be used for everyday purposes as well - not JUST the new releases.

The first 2 cards are using Echo Park Sweet Summertime paper range (which I just love) and the last card was created using the same mixed pack but just using bits and pieces from my own stash.  The ideas are endless.

I have come to like attaching my daisies using good old glue dots – firstly they do a good job and secondly – I’m lazy – I like quick results…….LOL!!!  Another way I way I attach them too is to use a stapler – just a couple of staples on a couple of petals and voila!!!!

Thanks for your support with my little business - it means a lot to me.

Luv Sandie

How are you going with your Christmas In July cards?

Hmmm how are you going? You still have time - challenge is open until 23rd August.

I am still tryinig to work through mine. Have been a little busy creating my new handmade daisy range so I suppose I have an excuse. I am still determined to get them done though.

Good luck. Don't forget there's some little prizes up for grabs.

Luv Sandie

Check these out....................

Just wanted to share a couple of links to YouTube - our family have watched these a couple of times now and we love them so I thought I'd share the love with ya.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qybUFnY7Y8w this one is very clever - just imagine how long it would have taken to set up.

And this next one is just too funny. It's for an ad in America.

http://toyotaswaggerwagon.com/

There is an ad in Australia at the moment which is supposed to be a take off of this ad. I prefer the American one for sure.

http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/watch?v=kFFz_MVSq5s

This one is clever - wouldn't ya just luv to give this a go?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJulhGUh8vU

Thanks for popping in.

Luv Sandie

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Lots and lots of news.

Luv Sandie

STill WAITING

................exciting times. Details to be updated soon.

Sean

IMPENDING BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT

........................more details to follow.

Luv Sandie

Updates for Christmas In July

I am adding some updates from the very clever Grandma Jack.

She has been very busy creating her Christmas Cards and I have to say she is the first one to complete the lot.

Well done Grandma Jack!!!! You're officially a legend!!!!!

They have been sitting in my Inbox waiting for me to update them to my blog - so sorry for the delay.

Don't they look fantastic? Plenty of inspiration to be had.

I have been working on catching up - should have some updates to add over the next couple of days.

There is still time to catch up and upload - so - come on!!!

Luv Sandie

Christmas Stamps For Sale

OK - I went through my Christmas Stamps - which I treasure - however, I haven't used these ones or I have used them once only.

So it's time to move them on - can you find a place for these in your home?????

If you would like any of the stamps just leave a comment to this post and I will forward you an email with details – thanks.

(This stamp is by Crafty Individuals - its an unmounted red rubber stamp (including ezmount foam backing) - used once - $8.00 + $2.00 postage)

(This stamp is by Stamp-It - Rachel Greig, it would be great for the inside of your Christmas cards - its going, going, gone for $$8.00 + $2 postage)

Next one is called Holly Background by Hampton Art Stamps – it has only been used once $8 + $2 postage

Ornate Star is by Stamp-It – Rachel Greig design – used once $8 + $2 postage

These following two stamps are brand new!!!! I thought these would be perfect for use with Copic Markers which are all the go at the moment.

Mary & Joseph $15.00 + $2 postage

Magical Santa $15.00 + $2 postage

So there you have it – just leave a comment if you are interested in 1 or more of the stamps and I shall mark it SOLD.

Luv Sandie