For a friend

Good morning from a sunny south wales today Just a quick post to show some

 recent makes with my melt pot and embossing powder's

The first pic is one a made for a dear friend 

who loves Angels 

triple embossed the pic and the butterfly 

Used the melt pot for the flowers and leaves 

The second pic was on order for a friend who wanted a 

Ruby Anniversary plaque in Terracotta 

for her Parents 

                                                                     Thanks for stopping by 

                                                                             Sandra 

                                                                                 xx

Challenge #61 theme "For the Guys"

Monday morning means a new challenge at  

Love to Create

This weeks Challenge is 

FOR THE GUYS

Our sponsors this week are 

Rick St Dennis

and 

Fresh brewed designs  

My image is from Rick

and is called 

Reaper

Made my own backing paper with distress ink 

Thanks for calling by 

Hugs 

Sandra 

xx

http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/challenge-18-anything-goes.html

http://www.gingerloftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/gl-for-guys.html

http://hobbycutzchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/welcome-to-challenge-number-4.html

Guest Designer

Good morning Just a quick post Today I am excited once again to be asked to be 

 Guest Designer

 at 

The Stamping Chef 

My Image is the stunning 

Poker Peggy 

and you can find her here

Thanks for calling by 

Hugs 

Sandra 

xx

Challenge # 60 theme " White on White w/splash of Color"

Good Morning this week challenge at 

Love to Create is

" White on White w/splash of Colour"

sponsors are 

Sassy Studio 

and 

Flat Freinds

This is my card image from Sassy Studio

Sexy Bride Sassy

Challenges 

http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/challenge-17-anything-goes.html

http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/challenge-158.html

http://robynsfetishchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/challenge-154-anything-goes-472013.html

http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/challenge-177anything-goes-gdt-call.html

Hugs 

Sandra xx

First time

Evening so today I had my first go with my new melt pot after watching 

Hels on C+C this week 

thought I would have a go 

so i cut some shapes out of mount board

Printed so images onto tissue paper

used the Bees Wax over them Then done the Flowers 

With UTE  added a bit of paint to the edges 

and made the butterfly with Colbalt sky and Silver shine 

Thanks for Stopping bye 

Hugs 

Sandra 

xx

http://2sisterschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/challenge-138-anything-goes.html

http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/aprilanything-goes-challenge.html

http://milkcoffeechallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/anything-but-square.html

http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/challenge-17-anything-goes.html

xxx

#59 Tag Your It

This week challenge at 

Love to create 

this week is 

Tag your it 

our sponsors this week are 

Eureka Stamps

The Stamping Chef 

I have three cards on show this week the first is from 

Eureka stamps 

Digi 6102 Fine Art Rose

thought a csa card was called for here 

My Second card is from The Stamping Chef

this is Doris Devil 

And 

Showcasing from 

The Stamping Chef is

Culinary Claire 

she will be released on the 2nd of April 2013 

be sure to call over to see there new digis 

there is some stunner's there from you to choose from.

Hugs
Sandra
xx

Challenges
http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/challenge-17-anything-goes.html
http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/challenge-26.html 2nd card 

http://simplylessismoore.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/lucky-dip-use-scallops.html first or third card
http://www.clearlyistamp.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/clearly-ins
http://fairytale-challengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/challenge-64-hangerchen-tags.htmlpired-challenge-71-cic71.html 3rd
http://craftyribbonschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/challenge-42.html

#58 at Love to Create

Good morning well its another cold day here but no snow 

this weeks challenge at Love to Create is 

use Pastel colours 

our fab sponsors are 

Wings and willows

$15 IMAGES 

and 

http://qkrstampede.blogspot.co.uk/

5 digis 

my card image is 

digi 14913 Castle in the sky 

form Qkr steampede

Thanks for calling by 

Hugs 

Sandra xx

http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.co.uk/

http://kennykskraftykrew.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/challenge-136-anything-goes.html

http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/challenge-156-use-digi.html

http://sendasmile4kidschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/anything-goes-4-kids-challenge.html

http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/challenge-34-anything-goes.html

http://www.clearlyistamp.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/clearly-inspired-challenge-71-cic71.html

http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/sparkle-with-bow-175.html

http://shellysimagesblog.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/ttt-challenge-theme-show-us-what-you.html

Quick post

Evening well all my crafty friends are at the NEC this weekend so have made this card today for a few challenge just a short post today thanks for stopping by 

http://www.linkupforpink.com/2013/03/challenge-no-11.html

http://myheartpiecesdigitalstampchallenge.blogspot.in/2013/03/not-to-be-square.html

http://www.southerngirlschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/the-kids-are-alright-challenge-67.html

http://deliciousdoodleschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/challenge-28-fairies.html

http://nomatterwhichchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/challenge-7.html

http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/challenge-16-anything-goes.html

http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/challenge-72-with-crafty-secrets.html

Miss Liberty

Afternoon from a  very wet and cold Pembrokeshire today 

The Stamping chef has released this stunning Ladies which i choose the name of 

I was so excited to her my name had been picked as am not usually any good with Name picking 

I couldn't wait to colour her once received so here she is 

Miss Liberty 

You can find her here 

http://thestampingchef.oo.gd/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=184

Thanks for stopping by 

Hugs 

Sandra 

xx

#57 Love to Create Anything Goes

Good morning all this weeks challenge is Anything goes at

 Love to Create 

and our sponsor this week is 

Dr Digi's house of stamps 

My image is 

 I Dream of Genie

I printed him on acetate and coloured him 

made it into a dome shape card 

Thanks for calling by I appreciate all your comments 

Hugs 

Sandra 

xx

In the Pink

Evening a late post for me today heres a card i've made for my stall on sunday using

 Digi Stamp Birthday Girl Bestie 

by Sherri Baldy

and of course it had to be pink one of my fave colours 

I have used the glitter girls 

Once upon a time board 

Glitter mirror board 

Embellishment from my stash

Thanks for taking the time to visit 

Hugs Sandra 

Challenges 

http://flutterbywednesdays.blogspot.co.uk/

http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/pennys-challenge-118-ribbons-and-diecuts.html

http://anythingchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/challenge-88-seeing-double.html die cuts buttons 

http://digidarlas.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/ddc-53-buttons.html

http://fashionistachallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/fashionista-challenge-13-pink.html

http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.co.uk/

http://paperplaytime.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/ch-5-anything-goes.html

http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/buttons-or-bows-challenge-hop-winners.html

http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/challenge-15-anything-goes.html

http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/challenge-154-use-digi.html

http://thatcraftplaceblog.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/anything-goes.html

http://www.bestieschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/challenge-9-and-our-winners.html

http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.co.uk/

http://www.myshericrafts.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/my-sheri-crafts-challenge-105-read.html

http://inthepinkchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/challenge-15-floralmothers-day.html

http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/challenge-70.html

xx

Brand New Cd release

Afternoon and welcome to a sneeky peek of Jem's Designs 

New cd

 Yesterdays Dreams -Gentleman's Edition

By Fantastic Designer 

Sheenagh Hulin

this is Sheenagh 2nd Cd with Jems 

and I am sure this one will be a big hit 

This Launches on Create and Craft this Sat at 11am 

Please be sure to watch as these 

new Cd's sell out fast 

this particular image is called

Burning theMidnight Oil

Thanks For Stopping by 

Hugs 

Sandra 

xx

challenge 56 at Love to create

Monday Morning so a new challenge at Love to Create this week is

 Lavender and lace 

we have a great sponsors this week 

Sassy studio Designs 

My Image is

 Pregnant Pin up 

I just love this image 

Thanks for stopping by 

Hugs 

Sandra 

xx

Challenges this week 

http://stampinfortheweekend.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/use-lace.html

http://craftyribbonschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/challenge-40.html

http://cardsundmore-challengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/

http://www.ladyanneschallenges.com/vickie-challenges.html

http://sassystudiodesigns.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/dare-to-be-sassy-thursday-167.html

xx

Pick 2 at Love to Create this week

This weeks Challenge is Pick 2 (die cuts, ribbon, pearls, distressing or sentiment) at Love to Create

sponsored by the fab

Bugaboo stamps

You Could win 7 yes 7 digi stamps 

our next sponsor is 

StampArt Design by Kathryne 

I chose Bugaboo for my image of a tag that i made into a card 

I have used pearls and ribbon for my chosen two 

Challenges 

http://avenue613.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/anything-goes-optional-tic-tac-toe.html

http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.co.uk/

 http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.co.uk/

http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/challenge-51-ribbon-and-bling.html

http://ribbongirls.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/march-card-challenge.html

Thanks for stopping by 

Hugs 

Sandra

xx

Guest Designer at My Sheri Crafts

Good Morning  i was so over the moon the other week to be chosen as guest designer at

http://www.myshericrafts.blogspot.co.uk/

There theme is reading or anything book related 

hope you can join in the fun 

Challenges 

http://avenue613.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/anything-goes-optional-tic-tac-toe.html

http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.co.uk/

http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/challenge-51-ribbon-and-bling.html

http://nomatterwhichchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/challenge-7.html

http://thatcraftplaceblog.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/anything-goes.html

http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.co.uk/

Hugs Sandra xx

#54 "Wrap it Up" Love to Create

Well its Monday morning again I dont know where a week goes monday comes around so fast 

this weeks challenge is 

"Wrap it Up"

our sponsors this week is 

 Eureka Stamps and The Stamping Chef 

My image is 

digi 35902 Heart Banner border

I printed the image for times and layer it in a square 

and added twine to make a border 

matted and layered on Black and pink 

Thanks for stopping by 

Hugs 

Sandra 

xx

Challenges 

http://littleclairesdesigns.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/little-claire-monthly-challenge-30-love.html

http://digitallysweetchallenges.blogspot.ca/2013/02/dsc-24-anything-goes.html

http://thesweetpeastampers.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/sweet-pea-stamps-goes-digital.html

http://www.4craftychicks.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/4ccc-130-twine.html

http://inthepinkchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/challenge-14-pink-and-bling.html

http://www.bellichallenge.blogspot.co.uk/

http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.co.uk/

http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/

All that Glitters at Love to Create

Good Morning i am a bit late posting this as i only just woke up i am full of flu and have been in bed 

Thai week sponsor is the fab A day for daisies they have the most amazing designs in digi stamps 

Here is my image she is Jewelry Box Ballerina

so I designed this card around her 

I printed her of twice and flipped one of the images so i could make a mirror effect like an old Jewelry box that I had when i was a child then added glitter to the mirror 

Thanks For stopping by 

Hope you like 

Hugs 

Sandra 

xx

challenges 

http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.co.uk/

http://lacysunshinechallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/

http://nomatterwhichchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/

http://scrappyfrogschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/

http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.co.uk/

Liebster Award

Wow I have been Nominated for 

What is the Liebster Award? Here's some info....

ABOUT THE AWARD

This award was designed to be a blog award in the pay it forward fashion. once you've been nominated, you award it to blogs that you like that have fewer than 200 followers, to encourage new visitors to visit these new blogs. Yesterday it was thrill to discover that I had been awarded this award. 

RULES FOR ACCEPTANCEThank the person who gave you the award and link back to their blog. Post the award onto your blog.  give the award to five bloggers who you appreciate that have fewer than 200 followers.  leave a comment on their blog letting them know that you have given them this awesome award!

   

Thanks to Sheridan for nominated me

so my choice are  the most talented people and give me inspiration 

http://handmadecardsbytracey.blogspot.co.uk/

http://lynnslittleinspirations.blogspot.co.uk/

http://craftedinspirationsbyhelena.blogspot.co.uk/

http://kraftykarensdesigns.blogspot.co.uk/

http://kraftylittlebox.blogspot.co.uk/

Feeling the love at Love To Create #52

Good Morning Everyone this weeks Challenge is feeling the love

 my image this week is Sassy Cupid and can be found here Sassy Studio Designs is our sponsor and  is giving away to one lucky winner 2 digi Images  our other sponsor is Dearie dolls 

so i coloured sassy cupid the scanned into my compter 

so to trace her into sudio software so i could build my card around her

Hope everyone likes her

Hugs 

Sandra 

xx

Challenges this week 

http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/Valentine or love 

http://myshericrafts.blogspot.co.uk/ Valentines

http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.co.uk/ love 

http://www.totallygorjuss.blogspot.co.uk/ love 

http://brokenboxstock.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/challenge-19-be-my-valentine.html  valentine 

http://digihaven.blogspot.ca/ love /valentine

http://simplycreatetoo.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/challenge-30-valentines-day-or-hearts.html

http://totallypapercrafts.blogspot.co.uk/ love valentines

http://milkcoffeechallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ valentines

http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ valentines

http://www.gingerloftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ red

http://greatimpressionsstamps.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/february-challenge-and-our-march-guest.html

http://kennykskraftykrew.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/challenge-130-to-one-i-love.html

L.T.C. 1st Birthday

Good Morning  today is our 1st Birthday at Love to Create Challenges 

and I hope you can all join in the fun 

the theme is

Lets Celebrate 

My image is from one of the many sponsors this week

Owl Sparklers by 2cute ink 

so pop over to the blog with your entries and have a peek at the amount of prizes up for grabs 

Hugs 

Sandra 

xx

Challenges 

http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes 

http://abc-challenge.blogspot.com.au/ going dotty