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Welcome to Sandra's Blog my escape is card making l took it up in 2007 after l retired from the Civil Service l am recently Widowed have 3 children all grown up and flown the nest Five grand children Tayla, Nathan, Poppy, Mila & Rio they keep me on my toes l adore then but it's always nice when they go home....lol l like making my own cards and enjoy the challenges it provides Sandra H xxx

Sunday, 14 September 2025

Snippets & Trees Leaves & Plants

 Hello and a warm welcome on this wet Sunday
There are new challenges over at 
&
Here is my card for both challenges
Snippets
Items used
White card stock 
                        White card/Tree Images unknow maker         
Leaf die from Temu
Distress inks Tim Holtz
Stamp Inkadinkado Designer crafts
First time for me to do Distressing though l'd give it ago
Challenges
Thank you for your visit
Enjoy your day
Take care
Sandra H
xx

Tuesday, 2 September 2025

Snippets Birthdays or anything goes & Seize the birthday black & white

Hello and welcome to my post
My card below was simple and easy to make
Using up Snippets of cards 
For the snippets challenge
And adding Birthday Greetings for my 2nd challenge
Allsorts Birthday or anything goes 
And 
Seize the birthday black & white
Snippets
Items used
Scalloped card /Black/White card stock
Snippets of Designer Papers ( Alpha Pack)
Stamped Sentiment & Tag Die no name & Gems
Thank you for your time
Take care
Sandra H
xxx

Tuesday, 26 August 2025

August Rudolph day’s challenge

 Hello and welcome to my post today
Weathers been so good and stayed mainly dry
Not surprised it's changing no complaints from me
It’s that time again for a new challenge 
Here is my card
Challenge starts on the 25th 
Runs until the last day of that month
It's a great challenge and helps to build up your cards
Anything Christmas can be entered
So why not give it a go
Thank you for your time
Enjoy your day
Take care
Sandra H
xx

Sunday, 17 August 2025

Snippets Allsorts and Nbus Challenges

Hello and welcome to my post
Weather has really been lovely 
l don't sit out as it's too hot for me
l get irritable can't sit still did plenty of tiding up
In the garden just hope it stays dry sunny a little longer
Especially for the children who are off school
Here is my card for the 3 challenges below
Snippets
Items used 
White scalloped card stock/Lilac/Purple/White plain card
Die bow Corner Die Spellbinders
  Embossed laced and bubble die from Sein 
Gems and 3D pads Sentiment Stamp
NBUS 
Thank you for your time
Have a lovely day
Take care
Sandra H
xx

Sunday, 3 August 2025

Snippets and Allsorts animals or anything goes

 Hello and welcome to my post
Gosh how many of you thought August already
This year is just flying by
And its raining
l have 2 challenges and here is my card
                         
l truly enjoyed making this card for my grandson
On his 3rd birthday
He went through a stage of liking elephants 
I just couldn't resist not using this image 
It's just so cute
Items used
White scalloped card card
Various colours of blue card 
Craft Sensation blue paper block Dt papers
Pre-coloured image Etsy
Various Spellbinders dies
Pre printed sentiment
3D sticky pads & Candi card
Challenges
Animals or Anything goes
Snippets
Thank you for your time
Enjoy your day
Sandra H
xx

Wednesday, 30 July 2025

Rudolph July challenge

 Hello all and welcome to my post
Quick post as l am major busy with the grandchildren
Here is my card for 
Thank you for your visit
Have a lovely day
Take care
Sandra H
xx

Sunday, 20 July 2025

Snippets & allsorts challenges

 Good morning to you all and what a warm day
But wet one it is think the rain is needed but let's
Hope the sun returns as the school children start
Their summer holidays
Here is my card for the following two challenges 
Items used
White scalloped card stock
Designer background papers unsure of make
Yellow card stock, Candi cane
Happy birthday die Signature collection Sarah Davies
Flower petals Simple florals die set Tonic Studio
Flower die bought from Amazon maker Vomono
3D Stickly pads to enhance hight
Snippets
Thank you for your time
Enjoy your day
Sandra H
xx