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Sunday 31 August 2014

SUMMER'S DAY IN THE GARDEN.

Hello again crafty friends. 
My next card is being entered into two challenges.
They are:
Wedodoobadoo Challenge #13.  ADD TEXTURES.

Pink Gem  Challenge #127.  IT'S SUMMER TIME.



For this card I have used an image from Cute Daisy May and it is on Sheet 262.
It has been coloured with promarkers then cut out by hand.
On the left side of the card I have made a panel using WHITE SPOTTED EMBOSSED CARD, then edged with a SILVER DECORATIVE BORDER to highlight and add definition too. 
Onto this panel I have added the image and completed it with GOLD GEMSTONES for added textures. In the top left corner I have added a LEMON & WHITE GINGHAM BOW.
The panel on the rit side has a gorgeous YELLOW & BLACK embossed paper, mounted onto a shade of yellow. To complete the look I have added Martha Stewart 3D WATER LILY  punched flower, with the addition of a BROWN ROSEBUD in the centre. I have used White Pearlised card, and the Spellbinders FOLIAGE. FOR THE LEAVES.

Thank you very much for coming to visit.
Happy crafting.
Love Sandra xx

BOUNTEOUS BLESSINGS.

Hello and good morning on this lovely sunny day. I hope that you are all enjoying your weekend.

The card I have to show you this morning is for the challenge over at
Digi Makeover Challenge #155.
EMBOSSING.



I have used TEXTURED CARDSTOCK for the background. 
The borde has been made using a MATT GOLD pearlised card which has been punched down both sides using the Martha Stewart TRADITIONAL EYELET punch. Down the centres of the pattern I have added BROWN GEMSTONES for added texture.
The larger panel is white card which has been embossed with the 
COTTAGE FLORAL folder, and then stamped over with the Tim Holtz SCATTERED STRAW ink pad. It has then been double-mounted onto GOLD HOLOGRAPHIC & GOLD MIRROR card. All edges have a GOLD DECORATIVE BORDER to highlight and add definition too.
My image is from Deedees Digis. It is called 
BOUNTEOUS BLESSINGS. The image and sentiment go together.
Finally, I have added co-ordinating FLOWERS, one using the D-Lites BLOOMS THREE.  The DAISY punch, and either CARD CANDI, BUTTON, or FLOWERS for the centres.
The foliage is created with the D-Lites SPRIGS die, in GOLD HOLOGRAPHIC card.

Thank you very much for coming to visit. Have a lovely day.
Love Sandra xx

Saturday 30 August 2014

BLACK & WHITE BEAUTY.

Hello again dear friends. This next card has been made for the following challenge.

Seize the Birthday  ANYTHING GOES with BLACK & WHITE TOPPINGS.





For the background I have used the Hunkydory  SWIRLS card stock and then edged it with a
Silver Decorative border to highlight.
I then used a small panel of the same card and mounted that onto WHITE PEARLISED CARD which was again edged with Silver.
I then used the Crafts Too - FRAMES 9 SET of dies. I used the largest one to emboss with the
GARDEN SWIRL FOLDER. The following three sizes were cut using pearlised card, then layered together.
For the finishing touch I die-cut the Ultimate Crafts BUTTERFLY and added BLACK GEMSTONES on the body. This was placed at an angle on the top layer of the Squares.
The sentiment disc says "ON YOUR BIRTHDAY".

Thank you very much for coming to visit.
Happy crafting.
Love Sandra xx

LAYERED ASTER.

Hello and good morning everyone on what is quite a windy day and the rain has now stopped. It's lovely having that wind blowing through my windows though, so nice and refreshing.

The card I have to show is being entered into the following challenges.

Craft for the Craic  August Challenge #7.  A craft item you have never used before.
Spellbinders D-Lites. TIGER LILLIES.

Brown Sugar.  Challenge #109.  ANYTHING GOES.

Creative Corner.  5th Friday of the Month. ANYTHING GOES.

Simply Create Too.  Challenge #69.  SHOW US SOMETHING NEW.

Spellbinders D-Lites.  TIGER LILLIES.

Charisma Cardz.  Challenge #18.  WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.


For a change I have used a coloured cardstock as the base for my card. I then used a TRELLIS DIE for the open work mesh background in pink card.
The borger across the card has been made using WHITE & LILACL PEARLISED CARD. The lilac has been punched down both edges with the Martha Stewart OPTIC DOT punch
The FLOWER has been constructed using the Spellbinders ASTER FLOWER dies. I have used paper from my box for the largest one and then the other layers I have used paper from the 
First Edition SWEET OWL paper pad. In the centre I have added a beautiful 
MARBLE EFFECT BUTTON in purple and black ( which was also part of a crafty goodies gift bag from my friend Jacki) Thank you sweetie.
The craft item that I have never used before is what my husband bought me yesterday and is a  
Spellbinders D-Lites TIGER LILLIES DIE. I have cut two of those and placed behind the Aster Flower for effect.
Finally to complete the look, I have added a sentiment banner which says
"CONGRATULATIONS".

Thank you very much for stopping by, I appreciate it very much.
Happy crafting.
Love Sandra xx


Friday 29 August 2014

GORGEOUS GATEFOLD CARD.

Hello and good morning to you all. The card I have to show you today has been a work in progress as it has taken me two days to complete.

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges.

Crafters Cafe  Challenge #79.  USE YOUR PUNCHES AND DIES.

Card Mania  Challenge #54.  BUTTERFLIES AND BOWS.

The Sisterhood of Crafters.  FANCY FOLDS. (Gatefold)




I am not going to write how I made it, but it will be easier just to list the various things that I use to create it.

Spellbinders - FLEUR DIS LIS & ORNATE SQUARES TAG.  FOLIAGE SET.
LINE LENE CORNER DIE.
D-Lites - BLOOMS TWO.
SMALL DAISY PUNCH.
Martha Stewart - WATER LILY 3D PUNCH.  BUBBLEBATH BORDER PUNCH.
SWISS DOTS EMBO0SSING FOLDER.
ORGANZA BOWS.
ACETATE BUTTERFLIES.
PLAID CARD on fronts.
GLITTER CARD.
Nitwit Collection - BONNETS & BOWTIES paper pad.
First Edition - SWEET OWL paper pad.

Thank you so much for coming to visit, I hope that you like my card.
Love Sandra xx

Sunday 24 August 2014

A FRIEND IS .....

Hello everyone, I hope that you are all having a wonderful weekend.

The card I have to show you today is for two challenges.

Hobby Book Designer.  TWO OR MORE DESIGNER PAPERS.

Come and Get it.  ANYTHING GOES WITH A SENTIMENT.



I have used TWO DESIGNER PAPERS from the 
First Edition - NOIR ET CHIC paper pad.
All edges have a SILVER DECORATIVE BORDER to highlight and add definition too.
I have added two Bird Cages which have been embossed with a Clear powder.
I have used Black Pearlised Card to punch TWO 3D WATER LILLIES using the Martha Stewart punch, onto which I have added some WHITE PEARLS for added texture.
The FOLIAGE has been created using the D-Lites SPRIGS die and cut using 
WHITE GLITTER CARD.
The smaller flowers have been made using the SUN and DAISY punches, then layered together with BLACK GEMSTONES in the centres.
There is a SILVER LUREX BOW in the corner.
Finally, my sentiment reads
"A FRIEND IS SOMEONE WHO KNOWS THE SONG IN YOUR HEART, AND CAN SING IT BACK TO YOU WHEN YOU HAVE FORGOTTEN THE WORDS".

Thank you very much for coming to visit.
Happy crafting.
Love, Sandra xx

Friday 22 August 2014

KATY READING.

Good morning to you all. Well, after a very wet night with torrential downpours, the sun has now come out, so it looks like the weather could be a mixture of things today, at least it isnt boiling hot, I really do love the rain.

The card I have to show you today is for the Challenge CTD #306
over at
It is a Color Challenge
and although I do not have the named colors on the description, I have tried to get as near to it as I can.




The die set I have used is from Spellbinders called FLEUR DIS LIS, and I have used two sizes and then layered on the card.
My image is from Robyns Fetish
and is called KATY READING,
it has been coloured in with Promarkers, mounted on the darker colour and edged with a Silver Decorative border to highlight.
Finally I made the flowers using a combination of different dies.
I have used the Martha Stewart WATER LILY 3D punch, added a rosebud in the centre and added pearls on the edges to give more texture.
I have then used the D-Lites BLOOMS TWO & THREE SETS and the DAISY and FERN punches, and in completing these, I have included Pearls, Rose and an Acrylic Flower.
The final touch is a Gingham Bow.

Thank you very much for coming to visit.
Happy crafting.
Love Sandra xx

Thursday 21 August 2014

FALON GRACE.

Hi everyone. Yes, I am back again with another card for the challenge over at
The title of the challenge is
PRETTY PEARLS 
and this is my entry.

Paper Minutes.  Challenge #335.  DIE-CUTS.

Crafters Cafe Blog Challenge.  Challenge #77.  SQUARE CARDS ONLY.



The background is a RED HOLOGRAPHIC paper and onto that I added a border made using  WHITE PEARLISED CARD and SILVER HOLOGRAPHIC card, both of which have been punched with the Martha Stewart OPTIC DOT AND THEN LAYERED.
My image is from Digi Darlas called FALON GRACE, coloured with promarkers and with the addition of  two co-ordinating GLITTER STICKLES for added texture and shine.
I then made a large panel with embossing a white card with the BABY'S BREATH embossing folder, (thank you Jacki, I just love this folder) which I then mounted onto Black card. All edges have a SILVER DECORATIVE BORDER to highlight and add definition too.
Once in place I added WHITE PEARLS to the centres on the pattern.
Finally I made the FLOWERS using D-Lites BLOOMS TWO which I then embossed with the SWISS DOTS folder and in the centre I put FLOWER PEARLS.I then completed my FLOWER SPRAY with WHITE LILLIES with Clear Crystal Gems and the FOLIAGE has been made using RED & WHITE SPOTTED PAPERS and cut with the D-lites SPRIGS.

Thank you very much for coming to visit me, it is so kind of you.
Happy crafting.
Love Sandra xx

SUNFLOWER SUMMER. (Monochromatic)

Hello and good morning to you all.
I would like to enter this card into the following two challenges.



Crafting for all Seasons.  Challenge #84.  MONOCHROMATIC.

Sentimental Sundays.  Challenge #220.  MONOCHROMATIC COLOURS.

The image I have used is from My Heart Pieces and is called 
SUNFLOWER SUMMER.
It has been coloured with promarkers then mounted onto GOLD PEARLISED CARD., and all edges are trimmed with a GOLD DECORATIVE BORDER to highlight and add definition too.I have used a Brown Mottled card for the background. I then used a strip of a Lighter Gold Pearlised card and used the 
Martha Stewart OPTIC DOT  PUNCH.
To complete the look I have used a CREAM BOW with PEARL FLOWER CENTRE at the top of the border panel.
The FLOWERS are co-ordinating colours with punched FERNS. I have also added SPECKLED CARD CANDI to make it look 3D.
Finally my sentiment reads
"WITH LOVE ON YOUR BIRTHDAY".

Thank you very much for coming to visit.
Happy crafting.
Love Sandra xx

Monday 18 August 2014

MONKEY BUSINESS #3.

Hello everyone on this lovely sunny day at the moment. I hope that you are all well.



This is my 3rd card using the images, digital papers and sentiments from the 
August Digi Set of the Month
from Deedees Digis called
MONKEY BUSINESS.
There is so much in this amazing set and it is all so wonderfully co-ordinated.

For his one I have made an EASEL CARD. The background is a LEMON SHIMMER PAPER edged with a GOLD DECORATIVE BORDER to highlight and add definition too.
On the base I have simply used a panel of the BANANA DIGITAL PAPER and mounted it onto three different shades of Yellows, the bottom layer being trimmed with the Deckle Scissors.
I have added TWO GREEN SATIN BOWS and some co-ordinating CARD CANDI.

For the top I first die-cut a Spellbinders CLASSIC SCALLOPED SQUARE using the BANANA PAPER, I then cut the next size down from the same set in Plain Yellow Card.
In the centre of that I added the SENTIMENT DISC.
I then used the D-Lites SPRIGS to die-cut several LEAFY BRANCHES which have been adhered around the top and sides.
I also hand cut the Monkey image and positioned that in the greenery using sticky pads to make 3D.

Thank you very much for stopping by, I hope ypu like my card.
Happy crafting everyone and have a lovely day.
Sandra xx



Sunday 17 August 2014

PICKING APPLES.

Hello again my friends, I am back with my 2nd card.

This card is for 
Challenge #207
over at
It is a Colour Challenge and it is to use
PINK, TURQUOISE & LIME GREEN.
I have used a co-ordinating FLORAL PAPER for the background and then I made a panel using a SMALL FLOWER embossing folder which is double layered and mounted on turquoise.
My image is called PICKING APPLES by Digi Darlas, coloured with promarkers and double-mounted on the requested Colours. All edges have a silver decorative border to highlight.
To complete the look, I die-cut foliage using the D-Lites SPRIGS and flowers are die-cut using the flower part of the Crafts Too FRAMES 11. These are double layered with a pink gemstone for the centres.
Finally I have added a small satin bow and two Dragonfly gems.

Thank you so much for stopping by to visit me, I hope you like my card.
Love Sandra xx


ANNIE.

Hello everyone on this very windy day, but it is still muggy as well.

The card I have to show you is for the 
POLKA DOT CHALLENGE
 over at



The paper is from my stash, I then made two smaller panels using scraps of leftover paper from my box, which I mounted onto a light blue card. These were then positioned at an angle. All edges have a silver chainlink border to highlight and add definition too.
My image is called ANNIE and was bought at The Digi Garden, coloured with promarkers, then cut out. It was positioned using sticky pads to make a 3D effect.
I have used the D-Lites BLOOMS THREE for one flower with a Blue Gem for the centre. The Foliage was punched out a White Holographic card. At the bottom corner the flower is a combination of shaped flower for the base with a silk flower then a punched Daisy on top with blue pearl for the centre. The foliage is a White Marianne Creatable flower with foliage.
Finally on each corner I have added a large Sapphire Blue Oval gem.

Thank you very much for stopping by and I hope that you have a lovely day.
Love Sandra xx

Saturday 16 August 2014

CORNUCOPIA.

Hello fellow crafters. Hope you are all ok and enjoying the start to your weekend, whatever you may be doing.

I would like to enter this card into 
Challenge #68 over at Simply Create Too.
The title of the challenge is
MONOCHROMATIC.



I have used a Matt Orange for the background edged with a Gold Chainlink border to highlight. I then cut a random panel of Orange & White Gingham card and mounted that onto Orange then Gold card. 
My image is from Digi Darlas called CORNUCOPIA which has been coloured with Promarkers and double-mounted again on co-ordinating card.It has been positioned at an angle.
In the top left corner I have added a small Floral Display with paper and shaped flowers for the bases and a Button and also a Fabric Flower for the centres. I have also added a Beaded Stem which my friend brought me back from her holidays in the USA (thank you very much my friend) It was completed with Gold punched Ferns for the foliage.
On the topper I have added Brown Gems in the corner for added texture and down the side and bottom I have placed Card Candi to complete the look.
Thank you so much for stopping by to see me.
Happy crafting.
Love Sandra xxx

Friday 15 August 2014

ON YOUR BIRTHDAY.

Good morning to you all and I hope that you are all well. I am so enjoying this cooler weather and wonderful rain, fabulous.
Anyway, on to my card.



I would like to enter my card into 
Challenge #68 at Creative Card Crew.
The title of the challenge is
EMBOSSING..
The background is a gorgeous LINEN LOOK CARD and this has been edged with a SILVER DECORATIVE BORDER to highlight.
I have then embossed some WHITE CARD with the CRACKLE embossing folder and mounted that onto PINK CARD.
I have then adhered my CUTE GIRL image on sticky pads to make 3D, this panel was then positioned to the left side of the card.
The FLOWERS are paper shapes for the bases and then I have added a variety of different ROSES for the centres. I have made the FOLIAGE by using the
 Spellbinders - JEWELLED FANTASIES in LILAC CARD..
To complete the look, I have added a SILVER LUREX BOW, PINK GEMS and finally the 
SENTIMENT DISC which says
"ON YOUR BIRTHDAY".
Thank you so much for stopping by and paying a visit..
Love Sandra xx

Wednesday 13 August 2014

PINK & GREEN COLOUR CHALLENGE.

Hello to you all out there in craft land.

The card I have to show you today is being entered into the following two challenges.
Cards und More Challenge #112.  PINK & GREEN.

City Crafter.  Challenge Week #224.  ROSES.



I have used papers from two paper pads, which are BEST FRIENDS and also 
First Edition-BLANK CANVAS.
The edges have a SILVER DECORATIVE BORDER to highlight and add definition too.
The pink centre is die-cut using the Spellbinders ORNATE SQUARES SET.
The FLOWERS are die-cut from the same set too with the addition of SMALL PINK ROSES for the centres.
The BUTTERFLY is by Ultimate Crafts.
I have used the Spellbinders FOLIAGE SET for the leaves and they have been embossed too with the SWISS DOTS folder.
Finally I have added GEMS to the body of the BUTTERFLY and a SMALL GREEN SATIN BOW in the top corner.
Thank you so much for stopping by.
Happy crafting.
Love Sandra xx

Tuesday 12 August 2014

BUTTERFLY BEAUTY.

Hello everybody. The card I have to show you this evening is for
Challenge Week #271 over at Allsorts.
The title of the challenge is 
ALL SENTIMENTAL.



The paper is from the NOIR ET CHIC paper pad and the panels are using the double side of the same paper. All edges have a SILVER DECORATIVE BORDER to highlight.

The sentiment tablet reads
"IF I COULD FOLLOW A BUTTERFLY'S FLIGHT...
WHERE WOULD MY JOURNEY END"

The BUTTERFLIES are by Joycraft, and I have used BLACK PEARLISED card, and also a 
WHITE GLITTER card. They are double-layered to co-ordinate. The finall addiction are BLACK GEMS for added texture and also SILVER LUREX BOWS.
Thank you very much for coming to visit.
Love Sandra xx

Sunday 10 August 2014

MONKEY BUSINESS.

Hello and good morning everybody. Well, it started to rain at 9am this morning, and I have had my front door open and been standing there watching it for a while. I just LOVE the cooler weather. One of the trees opposite our house, has started  to change colour on some of the leaves, so it looks like Autumn will soon be upon us.


Anyway, on to my card this morning. 
This is the second one that I have made  uing another of the images, sentiment and digital papers from the 
August Digi Set of the Month from DeedeesDigis called
MONKEY BUSINESS.
This set is brilliant and so wonderfully co-ordinated



I hope that you like my fun card.
Why not stop by and join in the fun.
Thank you very much for stopping by.
Happy crafting.
Love Sandra xxx

Saturday 9 August 2014

ELEGANT EMBOSSING.

Oh wow, I am here again. Sat in my craftroom, Ken has gone off to the football for the afternoon, so I am enjoying some peaceful craft time, what fun.


Lil Red Wagon  Challenge #249.  EMBOSSING.

The background floral paper is from the 
First Edition--BLANK CANVAS PAPER PAD.
Onto this I embossed a brighter yellow card with the Crafts Too- FANCY LATTICE folder. All the edges have a GOLD DECORATIVE BORDER to highlight and add definition too. On the corners I have added BLACK GEMS to co-ordinate.
The centrepiece is a WHITE FANCY DOILY with a SCALLOPED CIRCLE in black which has been embossed with the GARDEN SWIRL folder by Crafts Concept. I have coloured my cute image with PROMARKERS and positioned using sticky pads for a 3D effect.
My flowers are created by using the Martha Stewart WATER LILY with a YELLOW ROSE CENTRE.
The smaller flowers have been made by using the SUN & DAISY punches with the addition of 
WHITE FLOWER PEARLS for the centres. I have used Spellbinders JEWELLED FLOURISHES for the FOLIAGE.

I hope that you all have a lovely peaceful day.
Happy crafting.
Love Sandra xx

DOILY FUN.

Hi again to you all out there in Craft Land.
I would like to enter this card into 
Challenge #49 over at 
DOILY FUN.



I have cut a DOILY into four to make the Corners for this card.
I have made a Double-Layered BUTTERFLY by Joycraft for the centre with Red Gemstones down the body.
All edges have a SILVER DECORATIVE BORDER to highlight and add definition too.
The flowers are Die-Cut using a Serrated Edge die, double layered and edged with
White Pearls and a Rosebud for the centre.On two of the opposite orders I have used Black Gems for added texture with the addition of Red and White Gingham Bows.
On the base I have made a Layered base using paper from the First Edition NOIR ET CHIC paper pad. It is glittered and embossed too
Finally my sentiment says
"HAVE A TRULY WONDERFUL BIRTHDAY"

Happy crafting everyone.
Love Sandra xx

ARTIFICIAL FLOWER GIRL.

Good morning fellow crafters, I hope you are all well and looking forward to a fab weekend.
It is very windy here today, but the sun is shining bright.


I would like o enter his card into the challenge over at
Seize the Birthday SEEING YELLOW BIRTHDAYS.
The image is from Sassy Cheryls called ARTIFICIAL FLOWER GIRL and has been coloured with Promarkers
The border has been created by using the OPTIC DOT punch by Martha Stewart.
I have used D-Lites BLOOMS THREE for the Flowers along with the DAISY punch and the 
Marianne Creatable FOREST LEAF.
I have also used the Martha Stewart WATER LILY punch.
Also I have added Gems, Pearl Flowers, Roses and Card Candi..
I have finished it with a Hand-Tied Bow and a BIRTHDAY SENTIMENT DISC.
 Thank you very much for stopping by.
Love Sandra xx

Thursday 7 August 2014

LITTLE MISS BASHFUL.

Hello again to you all. It seems at the moment, I am going through a purple/pink phase, but it doesn't matter does it. I choose an image that I like, and whatever colour comes into my head, well that is the
 "Chosen One" hahahaha.





This is another of my favoured shaped cards at the moment, and I just love the effect of folding the front of a card on a diagonal.
I have made this card specifically for the challenge over at
A Random Fan  Challenge #12.  PAPER PATTERNS. (Layer several co-ordinating papers)
On the inside of the card I have used a background paper from the Dreamcatcher Paper Pad, I then used several layers of scraps from the same pad, which were mounted onto Pink card and positioned randomly. All edges have a Silver Decorative border to highlight and add definition too. Down the edge, I have also added a Small Heart punched border.
The front of the card which has been folded down the Diagonal,  has then had a Lilac panel for the background, again edged with a Silver border.
My image which is from A Random Fan image called LITTLE MISS BASHFUL,  has been coloured with Promarkers then mounted on a Magenta Holographic card. This has been adhered overlapping the edge. Finally, I have added my sentiment which says "BEST WISHES".
Thank you for dropping by, it is very kind of you. Enjoy the rest of your day.
Love Sandra xx

FLOWER POWER SHAPED CARD.

Good morning to you all on this lovely sunny day.
I would like to enter my next card into the following three challenges.

Crafty Cardmakers.  Challenge #120.  FANCY FOLDS.

Crafty Creations.  Challenge #269.  FLOWER POWER.

Creative Colors.  COLOR PALETTE. (Pink, Purple, White + Two Pattern Papers.

(There are several pictures in order to show the full extent.)







This is a fold I have created myself using the combination of THREE CARDS.
I have used two designer papers, one from the DREAMCATCHER PAD and the other from my stash.. All edges have a SILVER DECORATIVE BORDER  to highlight and add definition too.
The two Lilac corners are by LIN LENE. The Butterflies which havbe been Double Layered are by Ultimate Crafts and the centre edged with Pink Stickles is by Nellie Snellen called EAST OVAL 9.
The Flowers are a Martha Stewart punch called WATER LILY and have flower centres for added texture. I have used the Spellbinders JEWELLED FANTASIES for the Foliage.

Thank you very much for coming to visit and I hope tha you like my card.
Happy crafting everyone and have a lovely day.
Love Sandra xxx


Tuesday 5 August 2014

HANG IN THERE.

Good evening everyone, I hope that you have all had a good day.
The card I would like to show you this evening has been made using part of the 
AUGUST DIGI SET OF THE MONTH
from Deedees Digis called
MONKEY BUSINESS.


For this card I have used one of the Backing papers, one of the Super-cute images and also one of the Sentiments too.
There are several other items in the kit, which gives you a lot of scope for designing your cards.
I do hope that you like this first card that I have made.
Happy crafting .
Love Sandra xxx

ADD A BUTTON.

Good afternoon to you all. Well, the sun is still shining, but there is a nice breeze, so I hope that you all enjoy your day.


I have made this card for the following two challenges.

The Paper Players.  Theme Challenge #207.  CUTE AS A BUTTON.
Eureka Stamps.  Challenge #101.  ADD A BUTTON.
I have made a Tall Slim card for this one, something a little different for a change.
The background is Red, and then I used a Strip of BLACK PEARLISED CARD which I punched down both edges using the Martha Stewart BUBBLEBATH PUNCH
My image is called BUTTON FLOWERS BAG from Sassy Cheryls, which has been coloured with promarkers, then mounted on Red card and again on White Glitter card. It has been positioned overlapping the edge of the card.
I then added some BUTTONS to the image for added texture.
Finally, I added the lettering using Silver Letters which says 
"CUTE AS A BUTTON".
Thank you very much for coming to visit. Have a great day.
Happy crafting.
Love  Sandra xx
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MELLOW YELLOW.

Hello and good morning to you all. I hope that you are all well.

I would like to enter this card into the following two challenges.

Tuesday Throwdown.  Challenge #207.  MELLOW YELLOW.

Crafty Boots.  FLOWERS.


For this challenge I have made an Easel Card. The top part is and EMBOSSED FLORAL FRAMEWORK  I have then used yellow chalk to go over the pattern to give it a delicate tone.and in the centre my image has been coloured with promarkers, mounted onto Gold Holographic card and edged with a Decorative border, then positioned in the centre using sticky pads to give it a 3D look.
For the FLOWERS I have used a combination of different dies from D-Lites BLOOMS TWO & BLOOMS THREE.
The FOLIAGE is from D-Lites SPRIGS. In the centres I have used gemstones, card candiand Rosebuds. To complete the top I have added a Hand-Tied Bow and the sentiment tablet says ESPECIALLY FOR YOU.
On the base I have made a double-layered base and then a FLORAL DISPLAY TO MATCH THE TOP PART.
Thank you very much for coming to visit. I appreciate it very much.
Love Sandra xxx

Monday 4 August 2014

PURPLE PASSION.

Hello and good morning to you all on this gorgeous sunny day.
The first card I have to show today is for the Challenge over at
Natalie and Amy  DIE-CUTS & FLOWERS.


For this card I have used paper from the 
Forever in Time - PURPLE PASSION PAPER PRINTS.
I then created a border using two shades of lilac card, the base being Lilac Pearlised card and on top of that, a narrower border strip using a Magenta Mirror card, which I have punched down both edges with the Martha Stewart BUBBLEBATH punch. All edges have a Silver Decorative border to highlight and add definition too.
For my FLORAL DISPLAY, I have combined a number of dies from different sets, which are all die-cut and in the centres I have added acrylic flowers for added textures.
The sets are:
Spellbinders- JEWELLED FLOURISHS for the Foliage.
Spellbinders-BLOOMS TWO & THREE SETS.
Spellbinders- ASTER FLOWER (Smallest die)
Ultimate Crafts-BUTTERFLY. Double Layered.
In the top right corner I have added Mirror Card Candi to co-ordinate.
Finally I have added a LILAC ORGANZA HAND TIED BOW with the addition of  a Lilac Pearl.

Thank you very much for coming to visit.
Happy crafting.
Love Sandra xxx

Sunday 3 August 2014

HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

Hello again. The next card I have to show you today is for the two following challenges.

Dies r us.  Challenge #7.  BIRTHDAY.

Come and Get it.  USE A DIE.


Created in shades of Lemons and Gold . I have used several dies and embossing folder.The panel down the left is firstly layered with a Matt Gold pearlised card and punched down both edges with the 
Martha Stewart TRADITIONAL EYELET punch.  On that I have added a narrower strip of lemon pearlised card, then down the centre of that I have used a strip of Silver Holographic which has been punched down both edges with the Martha Stewart OPTIC DOT punch.  All edges have a silver decorative border.
Then down the strip I have made two flowers using two dies from the D-Lites BLOOMS THREE SET.in the centre I have added Card Candi. The Foliage is from the D-Lites SPRIGS SET.
For the main topper, I have used two sizes of the Nellie Snellen-OVAL 7 set. These have both been embossed the the BABY'S BREATH folder. One is GOLD and the other YELLOW. They have both been decorated around the edges using co-ordinating BROWN or GOLD GEMSTONES.
Finally, my image has been coloured with promarkers and cut out and adhered in the centre.
Many thanks once again for coming to visit, it is very much appreciated.
Happy crafting.
Love Sandra xxx

I LOVE TO SEE YOU SMILE.

Hello to you all and I trust that you are all having a brilliant weekend. It is a windy but sunny day here today. Got lots of washing dried outside, so thats a big job done.

Anyway, on to my card which is for the challenge over at 
Pink Gem Challenges Challenge #125.  EMBOSSING.


This is self-explanatory really. My image has been coloured with promarkers and then mounted on Black Pearlised card and edged with a Silver border to highlight the shape.
I have embossed a panel of Red using the Embossing folder called BABY'S BREATH.
I have added a SWIRL LEAF in black and flowers that have been punched, which are a 3D WATER LILY using the Martha Stewart punch with a silk flower in the centre. I have also used the SUN & DAISY small punches to create the other flowers, with the addition of gemstones for there centres.
Thank you very much for stopping by, it is so kind of you.
Love Sandra xxx

Saturday 2 August 2014

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GIFT BOX.

Hi again, I think this may be my last post today.
This is for the Challenge over at 
It is for Challenge #206 ANYTHING OTHER THAN A CARD OR TAG.

For this I have made a 
HAPPY BIRTHDAY GIFT BOX.




I have made a SQUARE BOX in black and around the edge of the lid, I have added White Lace with Red Organza Bows on each corner and die-cut small Red & White Flowers with Red Pearls in between

On the top I have added a Red Panel edged with a Silver Decorative Border, and then a smaller panel of Black Designer Paper with White Butterflies on it.
In one Corner I have added a Corner die cut by using a Lin Lene die in Red and White card.
Across the centre I hae added a Panel with the words HAPPY BIRTHDAY and in the opposite corner A punched WATER LILY flower with a Black Organza centre positioned on Spellbinders Foliage in Red & Black pearlised card
The final touches are small punched butterflies with pearl, and the edge of the panel finished with 
White Pearls.
I am so pleased you came to visit me.
Thank you very much.
Love Sandra xxx

BLUE BEAUTY.

Hello and good morning to you all. I hope that you are having a lovely weekend.

I would like to enter this card into the Challenge over at Cute Daisy May.
The title of the Challenge is TO USE TWO OR MORE DIES.



I love to make Easel Cards and for the background of this, it is an Embossed Framework.
I love this cute image which has been coloured with Promarkers and positioned in the centre.
I have used THREE DIFFERENT DIES in this creation.
Firstly I have used Spellbinders - FOLIAGE and die-cut Light & ~Dark Blue Pearlised Card.
Secondly I have used Two Dies from the Spellbinder D-Lites BLOOMS THREE SET.
For the centres of the flowers I have also added either Blue Oval Gems or a Silk Blue Flower.
Thirdly I have used the Joycraft - BUTTERFLY using two shades of Blue and double layered them together.
For the base of the card I have made a panel using Dark Blue Pearlised Card and onto that, a Designer paper from the Forever in Time- SAPPHIRE PRINTS.
The sentiment tablet says "WITH LOVE".

Thank you very much for coming to visit, I appreciate it very much.
With love, Sandra xxx

CONGRATULATIONS.

Hello and good morning, well it is for me at least, because it is raining and a whole lot cooler. This is my favourite type of weather, I am not a sun worshipper at all.

I would like to enter this card into the Challenge over at
Challenge Week #30. LOTS OF LAYERS.



I have used one of my favourite colour combinations for this card. I have used plain red cardstock for the background and then made two random sized panels using two different designer papers and mounted onto Black Pearlised card. All edges have a silver decorative border to highlight. The top panel has been embossed with the Swiss Dots folder. onto that I have added TWO PUNCHED LATTICE EMBOSSED HEARTS by Martha Stewart in Silver Holographic card.

The flowers are made using the Martha Stewart 3D WATER LILY punch and then the SERRATED EDGE die-cut double layered flower with a Rosebud and a white acrylic flower for the centres.
The Foliage is from D-Lites SPRI8GS set and the sentiment tablet says "CONGATULATIONS".
To complete the look I have added Black & White Spotted ribbon, a Silver Lurex Bow, Red Gemstones and White Pearls on the Water Lily.
Many thanks for coming to visit.
Have a lovely weekend.
Love Sandra xxx