Scrapz Biz Mission 10

Mission 10 - ok - our challenge was to follow a sketch which incorporated 2 photos and we had to have the same colour chipboard embellishments.

So I opted for 3 chipboard button stars from Scrapbook Lady which I covered with AED embossing powder, the pp's, paper stars and journal card and trims are all by October Afternoon

Scrapz Biggest Loser Day 5

Righto – Day 5’s challenge was to create a set of cards using scraps and at least one piece of chipboard on one card.

I think my fave card here would have to be the one for my nephew’s birthday “Kai” is his name and I used the “@” chipboard piece for the “a”.

I have used some old Scenic Route papers and Scenic Route chipboard – I have had these in my stash for yonks so it was nice to use them up. It’s a bit sad that they are no longer available either – Scenic Route finished up in 2009. Shame.

Thanks for looking.

Luv Sandie

Looking back……………..

Just wanted to show you some quick and easy cards that I have made over the last year. Thought this may help get you enthused about making your own Christmas Cards.

I was especially pleased how the first card turned out – I just used a cheap candy cane from the $2 Shop for the “J”.

I was also happy how the orange/earthy cards turned out – these were published in Creative Paper Magazine last Christmas. These cards also came together really quickly.

If you are inspired by any of these cards – let me know and share your creation with everyone by commenting to this post with a link to your blog.

Luv Sandie

Scrapbook Capital "Build It Up 3"

Scrapbook Capital are holding their "Build It Up" challenge again.

It involves creating a card or layout each week. We are given a new challenge each week - First week was to use "Ric-Rac" 2nd Week is to use "Ric-Rac" and "Butterflies". Next week - who knows?

Great challenge.

These are my Week 1 and Week 2 Cards.

Luv Sandie

This week at Remember When's Blog

This is the card that I created for Monday's Blog at Remember When. I have kept it VERY simple. All I used was Tammy's Christmas Tree No.1 inked it using bright green ink, used different sized brads, some pp by Creative Imaginations "December" and some craft tinsel which I just stapled across the bottom. It took me 10 mins tops. Now it doesn't get much easier than that and that's one of the many Christmas cards I can tick off my list. I must say I just love this funky christmas paper - its very hip and happenin!!!!!

Thanks for looking.

Hope all is well in your part of the world.

luv Sandie

How are your plans for Christmas going?

Now I dont mean to alarm you, but how are your plans for Christmas going?

It's coming around a lot quicker than you think!!!!!!!!!!!! Have you started your Christmas cards yet? And what about the dreaded shopping?

I'm thinking of starting up a sketch challenge for creating Christmas cards. If you are interested leave me a comment and I shall get started on a sketch.

Luv Sandie

(This is one of the cards I created for Remember When last year)

Caardvarks Card Sketch Challenge

Here is my card I have made using a sketch challenge over at Caardvarks. I have used Kazan's sketch for this one.

The pp is by Fancy Pants and the chipboard is by Making Memories which I love. I have added some buttons, ricrac and some lace.

Thanks for looking

Luv Sandie

Today on Remember When Blog

Here is my project for today's blog entry over at Remember When. I have used one of the Door Hanger sets and some great Cosmo Cricket pp and of course laser cut rocket and stars.

Thanks for looking.

Luv Sandie

Cupcake Album at Remember When

Here is a photo of my cupcake album that I created sometime ago for Remember When.

I didn't take any photos unfortunately before I gave it to Kathy, however, this is the shot she has taken to pop into my gallery.

When I get it back I shall share some more photos with you. I had stacks of fun with this.

Luv Sandie

Today at Remember When Blog

Here is a card I made for the Blog at Remember When.
I have used some green/white checked pp and some laser cuts by Remember When - "Off Centre Circles" and "Flower Set 1". I simply inked the circles using red/green inkpads and then inked one of the flowers from the set and added a button for the centre. As I'm into doodling lately, I had to add some doodling to the circles and also the border of the card. I used some alpha stamps for the title and added them to the card. I quite often use the title "Bloom Where You're Planted"..........simply because..................I like it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL.
This was a very, very quick and easy card to make.

Thanks for looking.

Luv Sandie

Page 6 - "Tree's Company"

Here we have the final page and I must admit I love this page especially the photo.

The journaling down the bottom reads "what is it with our kids and trees?"...........LOL.........it was funny when I was looking for a theme for this album - these photos all jumped out. I am really pleased how it all came together.

Righto for this challenge we had to use 2 different pp's - I have used Basic Grey and Making Memories and 2 different fonts - so I used Vinyl Thickers and Delish stamps. I have also added ribbon, punched leaves, chipboard tree, live laugh love stamp by Inque Boutique and staples

This photo was taken also at Drysdale under a gorgeous old Weeping Willow Tree.......our kids love Weeping Willows and always point them out as we are driving along. This one they got up close and personal with............gotta luv em!!!!!

Thanks for looking at my album.

Luv Sandie

Page 4 - Livin The Good Life

Right for this challenge we had to use stamping to enhance our layout.

So I have used my Poppy Ink stamp again - luv it!!!!! Other stamps are by Inque Boutique, Kaisercraft and See D's. I have also added another chipboard tree - these are adorable little trees - I just left it raw as I like the earthy feel of this layout. Very simple layout this one.

As I mentioned on the weekend

As I mentioned on the weekend I took part in a 3rd Birthday Cybercrop over at Little Scrapbook Shop. One of the challenges was to create a 6 x 12 album which I'd never done before. I'm luving this new size - its very funky.

I have already shown my cover but I re-took the photos outside today and they are a lot clearer so I am uploading them again.

The beauty of this challenge was not only something new but it was also defiantely challenging.

Each Design Team member then gave us a different challenge to create 6 pages for the album.

So I am now going to show you my pages. I will make a new post for each page as I can only upload 5 photos at a time.............so.................stay tuned for the rest of the pages.

I'm thinking of making a few more of these albums as I had so much fun.

Righto so this post is the front cover.

I used Basic Grey pp, hand drawn/cut frame, chipboard tree inked with brown ink from Handprint, pegs, flowers, trim, ladybird and my new stamp from Poppy Ink - that's the big leafy one to the left....inked edges that's about it I think.

Monday at "The Barn"

Here is today's card that I made for Remember When's Blog.
I have used one of the laser cuts "Fresh Flower Corner" and added a couple of coats of a fushcia pink acrylic paint.
Next I punched an oval scallop punch from white card. Stamped "fabulous" from Fontwerks "Elsie Flannigan" range using TimberBrown StazOn ink. I then added some doodling around the edge of the scallop. Cut 2 slits either side of the scallop to thread the brown ribbon through and secured a knot on the face of the card.
Created a square card using white cardstock and then cut a piece of Making Memories patterned paper for front of the card and then assembled everything.

A quick and easy card.

TFL.

Luv Sandie

Best Wishes

For this card I have used a large flourish by Remember When and the butterfly stamp is by Studio Astarte and the Best Wishes is by Stampin Up, the pp is by HeidiGrace and I have also added some kindy glitz and KaiserCraft pearls.

TFL.

Luv Sandie

Use ONE patterened paper range and make THREE different cards

Hmmmm not as easy at is sounds but I managed to come up with 3 different ones.

I have used Fancy Pants "Daydreams" range "Wish, Imagine and Envision" I simply love these papers and didn't really want to cut into them. I'm glad I did though.

I have used some funky chipboard circles by Remember When and the heart circle from Maya Road. Stamps by StampinUp, HeroArts and Image Tree. I really like the flourish one "For My Friend" I painted the flourish with acrylic paint and then used a flourish stamp and acrylic paint to each corner.

TFL.

luv Sandie

Back at "The Barn"

I have been having a bit of a break from "The Barn" but today I created a card using one of the gorgeous laser cut chipboard. Its "Scroll 10".......a very elegant floral design. I love it.

I simply added some Baisc Grey pp, button, lace and sentiment.

A very quick and easy card.

(You will notice I have used lace again............I tend to go with an idea that pops into my head and usually the next lot of cards have the same type of theme.........great way to make some quick cards)

TFL

Luv Sandie

Just thought I'd share my work that I created for the Melbourne Paperific

Here are some (poor shots - terrible light) of the work I prepared for Melbouren Paperific for Remember When.

I did a set of 3 canvas, a single canvas and 3 cards.

I couldn't get a shot of all 3 canvases in one shot so you will have to get the general idea that they would be displayed on a wall in a set of 3.

TFL.

Luv Sandie