Sandie's Place: Altered Items

at 3.2.11

I've been going through some of my work and forgot to share these with you.

These were for a challenge at Scrapz Biz back in November.

at 18.11.10

I was going back over some of my fave projects and came across this OTP that I completed at Scrapz Biz going back to March. You know when you're really proud of yourself for doing something.........well this is one of them.

We had to create a framed work of art and include a shape of some sort - like a heart - I chose an apple of course!!!!! I hand drew the apple on to thick cardboard, cut it out and then went ahead and used a lot of red buttons to cover the apple. I was really pleased how it turned out.

I used Sassafrass Lass and October Afternoon pp's, mixed alphas, tickets and one of my fave photos of Sean and the kids taken outside Myer Windows at Christmas a couple of years ago.

Good times!!!!!

Luv Sandie

at 10.4.10

(April's card)

(March's card)

(February's layout - this image above is taken from the calendar page)

(January's card using the frangipani image from the calendar)

Back in January I put up a challenge to anyone who wished to take it up.

The challenge was to use last year's or previous years calendars to create something with them.

A card, OTP, layout - whatever takes your fancy.

Each month create something with that month's page - take a photo of the calendar page before you start so you can see the before and after and then pop back to my blog to share it with everyone so we can be inspired.

I just thought I would showcase what DebiJ has been up to

Here are her month by month shots

You've done a great job Deb. Keep up the great work and keep on inspiring us.

Luv Sandie

at 2.4.10

I was lucky enough to play with some new ribbons from Craft Queen.

Here are the layouts and cards I created. I decided that the colours were crying out for wedding cards/layouts so that is what I did.

The wedding photos are ours - nearly 16 years ago.

Be sure to pop over to Craft Queen to see what is going on over Easter.

Luv Sandie

at 1.4.10

Just thought I'd let you know that I have updated some photos for this challenge.

You can see them here

http://sandie-sandiesplace.blogspot.com/2010/02/altered-napkin-challenge.html

Let me know if you have completed yours so I can include it on my blog for everyone to see.

Luv Sandie

at 26.2.10

Here is my take on this week's challenge.

We had to make a tri-fold gate card.

I turned mine into a little forest scene.

I have used my new stamp set by American Crafts "Laughter" and Sassafrass Lass patterned papers.

Lots of fun and lots of different ideas that you could use to create different cards.

When I was cutting the clouds from the Sassafrass Lass pp, I noticed this gorgeous little elephant near the cloud. I couldn't resist writing "who said elephants can't fly? LOL!!!"........too funny.

Luv Sandie

at 24.2.10

Ok - now is the time to post off the napkins.

If you haven't done so already, can you please email me with your mailing address.

Thanks.

Can't wait to get started.

Luv Sandie

(I am going to add the creations as they come in girlies. )

(The above creation is by Sharon Dale - isn't it amazing? Well done Sharon. Sharon has been taking part in an online class to create a visual art journal)

(This shot is the inside of Shandell's notebook - very classy Shandell)

(This one is a gorgeous Note Book by Shandell - it's fantastic Shandell - I think every girl needs one of these beauties. Thanks for joining in.)

(Just added an updated shot 2/4/10 from Shandell - she had a bit more of a play with her little notebook and added some more jewellery to the front cover - I really like what you've done Shandell - every girl needs some frosting!!!!!)

(the above card is by Leesa. Beautiful Leesa. Lots of style)

(This is also a layout by Leesa. I love it Leesa)

(layout from Deb - bright and funky)

(Card from Deb - love this one Deb - it's soft and romantic)

The next creation is by Giovanna - thanks for joining in Giovanna - your canvas is so, so funky - I love it!!!!!)

(Mary has been busy with a layout - I love the pink ribbon and the bling buckle - and the photo is priceless. Well done Mary)

So there you have it girlies. Keep the creations coming in. I will update as I go.

There is still time if you would like me to post off a napkin to you. I have a few leftover.

Luv Sandie

at 21.2.10

Last call for the Altered Napkin Challenge everyone.

I still have 9 to send out if you'd like one. I shall leave it open til midnight tonight and then post off the goodies this week.

Luv Sandie

at 20.2.10

Right you are!!!!! Here we go - I have a challenge for anyone who would like to take me up on one.

I stumbled across these napkins while we were away on our little holiday and couldn't resist them. I just love the retro/vintage feel about them.

The challenge is to use this napkin to create a card, layout or Off the Page item. The choice is yours.

There are 20 napkins - oh make that 19 as I need one myself.

I will take sign ups now. Just leave me a comment to this post and I will arrange to mail your napkin to you so you can get creating. (These shots are of the front and back of the napkin - there are 2 of each image in total on the napkin)

1. Lisa K

2. Shandell

3. Deb

4. Wirg

5. Flea (Fiona)

6. Sharon

7. Giovanna

8. Vicky

9. Beth

10.Mary

11. Leesa

12.

13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

18.

19.

Who will be first?

I WILL BE LEAVING THIS CHALLENGE OPEN UNTIL THE 20TH FEBRUARY AND THEN I WILL POST THEM ALL OUT TOGETHER!!!! THANKS.

Luv Sandie

at 13.2.10

I am keeping the Altered Napkin Challenge open for sign-ups until the 20th February.

If you would like to join in just leave a comment to the post at the top of my blog.

I will add you to the list and then post your napkin to you after the 20th.

Thanks.

Luv Sandie

at 6.2.10

If you would like to join in here

http://sandie-sandiesplace.blogspot.com/2010/02/napkin-challenge.html

Please just leave a comment to either this post or the one above.

I can add you name to the list, send you a napkin and then we can all get started on altering our napkin.

Looking forward to this one - have ideas running through my head already.

Luv Sandie

at 31.1.10

Anyone still hanging onto any old calendars?????

If you have and you would like to join in a challenge - just leave me a comment to this post and we can create together. I will leave this open for anyone to join in at anytime.

FIRST CHALLENGE: TAKE A PHOTO OF EACH OF THE IMAGES/PHOTOS OF THE MONTH ON YOUR OLD CALENDAR. WE NEED THESE FOR BEFORE AND AFTER SHOTS OF OUR CREATIONS.
THE IDEA IS TO PICK A CALENDAR WITH SOME BRIGHT AND CHEERY PHOTOS - WE ARE GOING TO CREATE SOMETHING USING THESE PHOTOS SO IT NEEDS TO LOOK GOOD!!!!

Luv Sandie

(Just adding Mary's cards and layout. She got to straight away to create these goodies with her old calendar - thanks Mary. You've done a great job. The top shot is of the leftover pieces - great job Mary, and the second shot is the original photo of the calendar page)

Dont forget to pay Deb a visit at her blog - check the comments of this blog for the link to her creation. Great job Deb.

at 31.1.10

Hmmm.............you might say.

Well pop back in tomorrow. I have something a little different to share with you all about napkins.

It involves a little bit of fun so be sure to pop back in to see what it's all about.

Luv Sandie

at 9.1.10

I have been joining in the fun over at Scrap Biz. They are holding a Biggest Loser comp everyday it’s been running since January 1 til January 20. Plenty of great things happening.

The main idea is to “use it”, “lose it” and “move it”. Use up those scraps of paper, cardstock etc, Lose the goods you don’t use anymore or never have and move things – tidy things that sort of stuff. It also incorporates some good things for the body and mind – do some incidental exercising, eat healthily, drink water. So all in all its a great challenge. Join in if you like.

Here is my challenge for Day 2 – Origami Box and matching card set

This was stacks of fun.