This month's issue of For Keeps

(These are the shots I took before sending them off)

I get a mention in 3 spots in this months issue of For Keeps Creative Paper #76.

On page 12 I made it in "What's In Store" section with my Handmade Daisies - wahoo - just a little bit excited!!!!!!

On page 88 - I got to play with some new products that the magazine sent me. I altered a Prima clear container and I also got to play with "flocking" - boy did I get this stuff everywhere - still I had fun!!!!!

On page 149 on the "Next Issue" page you can see one of my cards using my Handmade Daisies.

How cool.

I am just a LITTLE bit excited.

Had to share with my mates.

Luv Sandie

Just random...................and just a little giveaway.

LEAVING THIS POST AT THE TOP SO YOU DON'T MISS OUT!!!!!

A thought just came to my head - scary I know. This sort of thing only happens now and again so I thought I'd go with it.................LOL!!!!

Is anyone up for a challenge?

Just a little one.

My challenge to you should you wish to take it is to create a Baby Card. That's it. Do what you like with it. (My card was created using Heidi Grace pp and stamp set)

Once you've made the card - jump on here, leave me a comment, tell me what your fave colour is and leave me a link to your Baby card. International card makers all welcome!!!!!!

Doesnt' get much better than that.

I will put all the names in a hat and then one lucky winner will win a small packet of my Handmade Daisies in the colour of their choice.

Challenge is open til this time next week - Tuesday 3rd March.

Thanks for popping in.

Luv Sandie

(Leah's gorgeous vintage baby card - I luv it Leah - well done)

(Tracy's baby card - how cute is that little bubba? Thanks for joining in Trac)

I am having a clean up

So I am going to be popping some stamps on my blog for sale.
Keep checking back to see what's up for grabs.

Luv Sandie

And the WINNER is...........................

................WINNERS I say. I am going to be sending out 2 packs of daisies to Leah and Tracey.
I will be in contact with you girlies to find out your fave colour.

Thanks for joining in.

Luv Sandie

Only days to go.......................

til I hit the big 40 years old. I cannot belive the day is fast approaching.
My dad's birthday is on Friday and mine is on Saturday.
No big party planned - just the good old "pie fight" I have mentioned. I think Sean thinks I'm not going to do it but the kids are all pumped.
Aluminium plates - artitifical cream - lots of laughs and giggles!!!!!!!!!

Luv Sandie

Don't forget

Don't forget if you would like to win some of my Handmade Daisies - you need to look at the post at the top of my blog. You have until midnight Tuesday 3rd March.

Luv Sandie

Final Sketch for Stamps & Smiles

Last but not least my last card for Stamps & Smiles sketch challenge.

There is a chance to win a stamp set so of course I had to be in that!!!!!!

I have used pp's by Sassafrass Lass and October Afternoon. The stamp set is by October Afternoon - one of my fave stamp sets. (I also have to tell you that this card would only have taken me 15 minutes if it wasn't for thinking that I'd lost this stamp set. Silly me cleaned up one day and put it in a place that I thought I'd remember. Doh!!!!)

Thanks for looking.

Luv Sandie

I WUV YOU! STAMPS & SMILES SKETCH #3

This is my take on Sketch #3 at Stamps & Smiles.

I have used W R Memory Keepers patterned paper – which I just love!!!! I have also used a stamp by Inque Boutique and some alpha stickers and some green mesh.

Thanks for looking.

Luv Sandie

Stamps & Smiles Sketch No.2

Here is my card for the second sketch.

I have used Amy Butler pp - I just love Amy Butler stuff.
I have also used some fancy metal brads, some mesh trim, gathered blue/white gingham trim and one of my Handmade Daisies.

Thanks for looking.

Luv Sandie

Stamps & Smiles

I came across this new set of stamps - they are so cute. There is a comp going on at the moment to win a set or several if you join in all 4 challenges. I'm up for it. Go and take a look at Stamps & Smiles

I have used my all time fave pp by Pink Paislee and I'm a bit partial to using pins on my cards lately so of course I HAD to use one on this card too.

Here is my card for the first challenge.

Thanks for looking.

Luv Sandie

Do you fancy a giveaway?

Well then - you'd better head over to here. I just luv Leah's creations. She has been having fun recycling with old sheet music and kids books to create some gorgeous little tags and what's even better she is giving 3 little tags away. Oooh I could definately make a home for them.

Pop in and say gidday, check out Leah's other beautiful creations and leave her a comment.

Luv Sandie

It's all happening again

The fires have flared up again. About 20 mins drive away there are fires burning in the hills. I really feel for the people in those towns. It's rather scary. The weather conditions are supposed to worsen tonight - strong winds are forecast.

Please keep all of these people in your prayers.

Luv Sandie

What's on today's agenda?

I have a morning cuppa with friends to celebrate a birthday. That should be nice just sitting and chilling with the girlies. Then I have some shopping to do and I have to drop into the tyre place - while we were away on the weekend we had a flat tyre - thank goodness it was when Sean was there and not when I was driving the kids to school - now that would have been interesting!!!!!!

Not much else going on really. Should probably get onto the list of jobs I have to do I suppose. See how we go.

Luv Sandie

THERE IS STILL TIME

Just letting you all know that there is still time if you would like to make some cards for the Fire Victims.

I had 2 funerals to go to in the last week so I have extened the time til Thursday 26th for all cards to be sent to me. I am hoping at this stage to deliver them into the city on Friday.

Let me know if you are sending them and I can keep and eye out for them and let you know that they have arrived safely.

I have a nice collection here already and thank each and everyone of you who have contributed so far. Great news!!!!!!

Luv Sandie

What ya been up to?

We have just come back from a one night stop-over in Sean's hometown. I have to say it was so lush and green - everything up here is so, so dry.
We celebrated Sean's sister-in-laws 40th Birthday. It was a great night and a great time for catching up with all the relatives.

Anything exciting happeing in your life?

Hope all is well in your part of the world.

Luv Sandie

Would you like to help??????????????

This is a photo of a gorgeous Koala who survived the terror of the Victorian fires. A fire fighter stopped to give her - SAM - some water - she ended up drinking 3 bottles of water. How sweet!!!!

MY FRIEND LYN EXPLAINED HOW TO ADD THIS POST SO IT APPEARS AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE ALL THE TIME - THANKS LYN!!!! PLEASE DONT FORGET TO KEEP SCROLLING DOWN THE PAGE AS I WILL BE ADDING NEW POSTS - ITS JUST THAT THIS ONE WILL ALWAYS BE AT THE TOP. TA!!!!

I have just had a phone call from my sister and I've gotta say I'm a bit excited!!!!.

A local craft group in her town is running a Card Drive for the Fire Victims.
I am going to run one too. Would you like to join in?????

All you need to do is make some cards or if you have any in your stash made up already. Then you can either pop $5.00 in the card yourself or maybe friends and family would like to give you the $5.00. (The idea would be for the victims to buy something just for themselves)

PLEASE MAKE CARDS BRIGHT AND CHEERY. I THINK SENTIMENTS SHOULD BE SOMETHING LIKE "THINKING OF YOU" THAT TYPE OF THING.
ON THE INSIDE OF THE CARD JUST WRITE WORDS OF SUPPORT AND COMFORT - NOTHING TOO DEEP or RELIGIOUS AS CARDS WILL BE GOING TO ALL WALKS OF LIFE. ALSO KEEP IN MIND TO MAKE SOME CARDS FOR THE KIDDIES - THEY WOULD LOVE TO SEE A BRIGHT CARD TOO.
(PLACE CARDS/MONEY IN ENVELOPES BUT PLEASE DO NOT SEAL THEM IN CASE THE AUTHORITIES WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THEM!!!!!!!)
I will then organize for these cards to be sent to the fire victims. I will not be sending them through the post - I will arrange for them to be delivered to them so they get to the right people.
If you would like to join in please send all cards to me. You can contact me via email for my postal address. (Just click on my Profile at the side bar to find the email link -ta)
When you are ready to post please just drop me a line to let me know so I can keep an eye on the postie. Ta

Thanks for your support.

Luv Sandie

(P.S. I am getting some fantastic feedback and have cards being made all over the state and interstate. Thank you for your support!!!!!!!! I will accept cards up til say next Thursday the 26th February and will hopefully deliver them on Friday 27th)

How exciting!!!!!!

A little while ago I sent some of my Handmade Daisies to one of my fave designers Melissa Phillips.

Here is her gorgeous card using my Handmade Daisies - how spesh!!!!!! I love Melissa's special attention to detail - she does it so well!!!!!

Thank you Melissa you have made my day.

Luv Sandie

So there you go.............i have been rather busy .............and luvin it!!!!!!

Thanks for checkin em out!!!!

Luv Sandie

More cards made last week

.....just a few more to go.

Cards made for the Craft Stall last weekend

These are just some of the cards I made for the craft stall last weekend.

I used a similar layout on some of the cards but some of the results were different. (more to follow)

Thanks for looking.

Luv Sandie