WCMD Scrap Biz

Here are another 2 cards created for challenges at Scrapz Biz.

One was a Card Sketch Challenge so I went for a vintage feel.

The second one was to use a layered look - the challenge was to create a ladybird card but I went a step further to creat a Christmas Tree instead.

Thanks for popping in.

What have you been creating?

Luv Sandie

WCMD Acetate Card

Well this is a FIRST for me. I managed to make an acetate card for a challenge over at Scrapz Biz. Yay for me I say!!!! LOL!!!!

I have used WR Memory Keepers "White Out" Collection PP - one of my faves and other little bits and pieces.

Luv Sandie

WCMD Scrapz Biz

Here is a card I created for a challenge over at Scrapz Biz.

It was a Recipe Challenge which meant we had to use

red, buttons, spots and string.

So of course - like most of my cards - my fave recipe would be red and green and of course I just HAD to make an apple card.....hehe!!!!

Luv Sandie

World Card Making Day Celebrations.

So what are you up to over the weekend? Don't forget its World Card Making Day. There are plenty of sites joining in the fun so be sure to check out the website for locations.

I'm off to Moxie Fab first - I think it starts tomorrow because of the time difference.

I shall be back a little bit later with an announcement of what my blog is doing.

Be sure to pop back.

Luv Sandie

2 Sketches 4 You Sketch No. 36

Here is my card using sketch no.36.

I have used a nice bright stripy pp by Scenic Route, hand drawn doodled scallop card, rainbow ribbon and matching brads, heart brads and the large heart is actually a hairpin - I just pulled the backing off and added some double sided foam tape, oh and a heart pin.

That's it I think.

Great sketch.

Luv Sandie

Kellie's Exciting News

Just take a look at what Kellie's exciting news is!!!!! She has been holding off telling everyone.





Clever chick - a dream come true. Be sure to pop on over and take a look.


Congratulations Kellie.



Luv Sandie

Christmas Cards All Year Round "October"

Well this month's challenge at Christmas Cards All Year Round was to use "pink" and "ribbons" in honour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Here are my cards I created. I love pink so it wasn't hard.

Maybe you could give this challenge a go. Pop on over to the above link and join in the fun. There is a prize up for grabs.

Thanks for popping in.

Luv Sandie

$150 Cash Back

Aha..............tricked ya!!!!!!! That got your attention though didn't it???????

I picked up this flier at our local Retravision store. I liked the colours and of course the retro feel to the flier.

Would you like to join in a challenge? I am challenging myself to create a card using the flier as inspiration. I may go for a retro feel or maybe I'll pick some of the colours.

The choice is yours.

If you do create something - drop back here, leave a comment and a link to your creation. Can't wait to see what you come up with.

Luv Sandie

10 Years of Ebay

I received an email from Ebay this morning asking to take part in the celebrations of 10 Year Anniversary of Ebay.

Day 1's challenge was to create a card and pop it in the gallery.

So this is what I came up with. There is voting for the fave card.

Thanks for looking.

Luv Sandie

Adding repeat photos so you can click on them

Just adding some photos here again. As soon as you edit anything it Blogger it seems you can't click on image to make it bigger. Argggggh Blogger is frustrating sometimes. I'd better be nice though. LOL!!!!

2nd Birthday Celebrations

Just reporting back in with all the fun of the day for Stephen's 2nd Birthday.

We headed off from home on our little adventure over to Wonthaggi to help celebrate Stephen's Birthday.


On the way we stopped off at Kilkunda beach. It has the most magnificent of views - one of which is this one.

This is on the side of the ride as you are driving along you can see the ocean through this gorgeous old trestle bridge. It used to have a good old steam train that ran across it. Imagine that - that would have been magical. I have this love for old things and old bridges are right up there!!!

The scenery was spectacular - I would have stopped off to take heaps more photos but we were on a mission to catch up with our friends.

Medina was so pleased to see us all. Stephen was a little daunted I think - all of these people just focusing on him. He loves the camera but he always smiles after the camera has taken the shot.

Here he is - he wasn't too sure about the candles and the singing but we all kept on singing Happy Birthday. As a rule the Sudanese people don't celebrate birthdays but I said to Medina when he was born "Stephen is a little Aussie". She had to laugh. I think Medina enjoyed the fact that we help celebrated his birthday.

This shot shows the little present we bought Stephen. Its one of those Grip Ball sets. You know the one with the Velcro that makes the ball stick. He loved it. At first he didn't know what to do but he soon got the hang of it. I think it is going to drive Medina mad in the end with the scratchy noise it makes. LOL!!!!! (These 2 photos are courtesy of Tammy - she bought a new camera with her birthday money - thanks Tam)


The next photo is of Stephen's little brother Steward. He is now 6 months old and has the most adorable little chubby chops. They were both getting lots of cuddles and kisses. We had to soak them up while we were there.






A great little visit had by all.

Luv Sandie

Using up scraps

There's nothing I like better than using up scraps.

I made this card the other day and had some bits and pieces left over so I just had to create another card. I made it for my friend actually and she absolutely loved it.

I used my cuttlebug to emboss about two thirds of the green cardstock - didn't mind that look for a change and then I also used a Bosscut scroll die cut and of course the scraps of paper leftover from the above card. I also added one of my Handmade Daisies in Baby Pink.

Thanks for popping in.

Luv Sandie

Chocolate Anyone??????

Here is a card I made using one of my new Handmade Daisies Colours - "Chocolate"

I have used some old patterned paper that's been in my stash for a while. I think it was Scenic Route.

Kept this card fairly simple.

Luv Sandie

Pinch And A Punch For The First Day Of The Month

Pinch and a punch for the first day of the month!!!!!!!!

Do you undertake this little ceremony on the 1st of each month? Our nutty family do.

Sometimes I stay up til midnight just to get Sean................LOL!!!!!!

It's usually a race to see who can get who.

I have 2 out of 5 this morning. Sean at about 6am and Tammy just visited me in my craft room and I nabbed her..........LOL.

So - do you do this crazy little thing too?

Luv Sandie

Blog Candy

You need to pay a visit to Marcia's place ' White With One'. She is celebrating her 2nd Blog Anniversary so there's plenty going on.

Drop in and say gidday. The prize is up for grabs til 4th October.

Luv Sandie

Use Up Those Unwanted Alphas

I was just visiting one of my regular forums and someone posted this link

http://www.scrabblesolver.net/

It's a handy way of using up all of those alphas you have leftover from cards/layouts etc.

Just pop in the letters you have and bingo bango - it gives you some ideas.

Now that is handy!!!!! Just wanted to share with all of my friends.

Luv Sandie

Handmade Daisies

Have you had a look over at my Handmade Daisies Blog?

Here I show you how to attach my daisies and don't forget the NEW COLOURS

Thanks for popping in.

Luv Sandie

2 Years Old Today – WOW!!!!

Our dear little Sudanese friend – Stephen is turning 2 today.

I cannot believe how the time has flown by. I will never forget helping deliver this little treasure into the world. It truly was a memorable moment!!!!

He will always have a special place in my heart.

Here is a card I created using Sketch 34 from Card Patterns.

And here are a couple of layouts just to show you how gorgeous this little bubba was at a couple of days old.

Happy Birthday little man. We love you!!!!!!!!

Thanks for popping in.

Luv Sandie

2 More Stamp Sets Up For Grabs

Take a look at the top post of my blog.

I have just added another 2 sets of stamps.

If you would like these are any of the other sets just leave a comment to the above post.

Luv Sandie

Kellies Card Sketch No.3

Here is a card I created using a sketch from Kellie’s blog. Go and check it out – she’s always looking for someone to join in.

I used Basic Grey patterned paper, some different ribbons and my newly aquired die cut ”asterisk” for my cuttlebug.

I actually ended up making it for Em’s friend’s birthday.

Thanks for looking.

Luv Sandie