2 IN 1......DU2DS and SKETCH SATURDAY.

Well i decided to combine a couple of challenges today....DU2DS,this week the dare is "RED,GREEN and your choice of NEUTRAL" and follow the sketch over at Sketch Saturday.Thought i'd have a go at colouring,first for 3 months....the image is from Sensational Santa's from PC Crafter,coloured using Promarkers,Prisma's and Sansador.The paper is DCWV Christmas stack,ribbon's and button from stash and sentiment is a silver peel off i've coloured with a black permanent marker....i know what you're thinking "a peel off",well it looks quite good IRL,looks like it's been heat embossed.I've added alittle glamour dust to the pom pom on his hat.Another quick card again,but i'm happy with it!

Well that's about it for now,i must try to get round to your blogs to see what you've all been up to,i bet you've all got your Christmas cards finished!

Take care

San xx

CHRISTMAS WISHES.....

Hi everyone....thought i'd share a card with you today that i made yesterday,not for any challenge,just one of three quick and simple ones for my Christmas box,i'm way behind this year!.I've used a Papermania scalloped card for the base,matted and layered using Anna Griffin cardstock from a Christmas kit i got from QVC two years ago.The image is from "Banner Of Joy" by Penny Black which i've stamped out twice using a green ink pad which also came in the Anna Griffin kit,so matches the cardstock perfectly.I cut part of the second image and 3d'd it using Pinflair glue gel...see photo below.I've finished the flower off with some pale green adhesive gems.I'm unsure of the make of the sentiment stamp,but this is the only one i could find that would fit nicely into the Making Memories label holder.All edges have been aged using Antique Linen Distress Ink.

Well thats about it,i would like to thank all who left comments on my last card,it had been so long from when i last posted/blogged and i really appreciate each and everyone of them,i must say i'm finding it really difficult trying to get back into my crafting/blogging,i feel like a fish out of water and haven't done any colouring of images for 3 months,i'm beginning to wonder whether i will still know how!I used to take my cards to show my mom who would scrutinize every inch of it....she had always worked as a table hand in the printing trade untill she retired she had a good eye for detail,and a very honest opinion of my work,she would always tell me if something wasn't quit right or if she didn't like anything,everything now just seem's so pointless,i miss my mom so much!I'm finding it difficult to move on and am coping less now than i did when she first died...time's a good healer i know.Sorry to have gone all morbid on you,it's could to put down into words how i'm feeling.

Take care all

San x

IT'S BEEN A LONG TIME.....DU2DS & PENNY BLACK CHALLENGES..

Well it's been a long time since i posted last and since i did any crafting....Christmas is almost here and i need to do some cards,i will have to buy some this year but will try to do afew simple ones of my own.
Decided to join in on DU2DS challenge,this week the dare is "GLITTER" and Penny Black where this week the challenge is "WINTER WONDERLAND".
I've used a free digi image from Fred She Said and glittered it using ultra fine glitters,each layer,5 in all have been mounted onto dimensional foam pads.
Fleur De Lis,Spellbinders pendant die as been used to create the base of the Doodledallion.I've added a snowflake and adhesive gem from stash to the center.
The sentiment is from a Penny Black T For Transparent set " Banner Of Joy".


Just a close up of the Doodledallion....love these easel cards,first one i've made and i'm really happy with the way it's turned out.
Well that's about it for now,hope it won't be so long for my next post....
Take care all
San x

THANK YOU AND AN ANNOUNCEMENT....

Just wanted to thank you all for your kind words regarding my mom,thanks to all who sent me cards and a big thanks to Chris for the beautiful flowers,so many thoughtful people i was overwhelmed with your kindness.
After much thought i have decided not to resume any of my DT posts,it's been lovely working with you all and such fantastic girls on all 4 team's....thank you for having me!.
I haven't done any crafting since my mom died 3 weeks ago,there's not been much time,i've had alot to sort out,but i haven't really had any interest,hopefully i will feel like it soon and start to join in on the challenges.
Take care all
San x

SAD NEWS.

My mom passed away yesterday teatime.
Thank you all for your kind words yesterday.
Mom wherever you are RIP.....i loved you so much.

TIME OUT.....

Hi.....I think i need to put you all in the picture and tell you why my blogging as been a bit hit and miss lately,i haven't been leaving many comments and i'm sorry for that,i've managed up to now to carry on with my DT cards,pinching a hour here and there and sometimes crafting at silly hours in the night.My mom as renal failure and as been out of hospital 3 weeks now i'm looking after her....this week she's really gone down and i have decided to take some time out from blogging....i have asked all my DT's for time off.
Take care
San x

STAMPAVIE AND MORE...."ROSES FOR YOU"

Well another weeks gone by and time for another challenge over at Stampavie and More,this week we have a lovely sketch for you to follow by one of our DT Valerie....great sketch to work with and one i will use again,thank you Valerie!

I've gone with a Lelo stamp this week "Roses For You" coloured with Promarkers and i've added alittle glamour dust to the flowers.

The papers which i think work well with the image are Pink Petticoat "Spring Wishes".Textured card DCWV and sentiment Papermania.Flowers are cut with a Woodware punch and pearls and brads from stash.

Hope you will all come and join us this week and thank you to all who joined us last week.

Take care

San x