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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

Saturday, 25 January 2025

January Rudolph days challenge

Good Evening to you all
l can honestly say l have never experienced a storm like Eowyn
My thoughts go out to those who lost their lives and for 
The damage to properties l truly hope it never happens again
l have a card for another of my favourite challenges
This is my card
Simple card using pre-printed images from
Katy Sue
Christmas Variety Collection
All l added was
White scalloped card stock
Red / White card
Image Katy Sue 
Stamped sentiment 3 d sticky pads
Die cut Holly
I would like to enter into 
Thank you for your time
Take care
Sandra H 
xx

Sunday, 19 January 2025

Snippets challenge 498

Hello all
Hope your enjoying your Sunday
Weather rather dismal but dry
Its that time again for a new challenge with
And her l have a quick and easy card for my challenge
Snippets
Here is the 2nd image of 10 which l bought from Etsy
Items used
Scalloped card stock 
Blue Designer papers/white card/blue card
Gems 3D Sticky Pads/Pre-printed sentiment/Die
l would like to enter into
Click on the link below
You will see lots of inspirational cards
And its a great challenge to enter
l am experiencing a lot of posts from 8-10 yrs ago 
Anyone else getting the same and how do l go about stopping it?
Any help will be most appreciated 
Thank you 
Sandra H xx 

Sunday, 5 January 2025

Snippets challenge 497

Good Morning to you all
l expected lots of us woke up to a snowfall this morning
And how lovely does it look l hope it clears before it freezes
Do be careful as we all know slipping can cause serious injuries
l started my B'day & Christmas cards for 2025 
Here is my card for 
l have 2 friends celebrating 70th & 80th 
Both in January 
Snippets used
Recipe
White scalloped card stock
Designer papers/Pink/White card stock
70's Die/Party Lantern Buntin Dies
Gems/3D Sicky pads
Images l bought from Etsy at a bargain price
You get 10 Gift box images and you will be seeing 
Them all on various cards
Challenge  into
Thank you for your time
Stay safe
Sandra H
xx

Tuesday, 31 December 2024

December Rudolph days challenge

 Good Morning to you all
Hope you had a lovely Christmas
And here's to a 
HAPPY NEW YEAR 
Only just realised last day to enter into 
Here is my card 
Recipe used 
White Scalloped card stock
Designer Background paper
Die cut Snowflake 
Gems & Stamped Sentiment
Challenge
Take care
Sandra H
xx

Sunday, 22 December 2024

Snippets challenge 496

 Merry Christmas
To all my fellow bloggers
l hope you have a wonderful time
This is the last challenge of the year 
What a pleasure it is to be entering into 
Do come along it's an amazing challenge
This is my card
Snippets used
The recipe for this card is
White Scalloped card Stock
Snippets of Designer Card/Red/Gold/White Card stock
Stamped Sentiment, Circle Die, Candi Cane & 3D Sticky pads
Challenge
Thank you for your visit
Take care
Sending lots of love
Sandra H
xx
Happy New Year 
See you in 2025

Sunday, 8 December 2024

Snippets 495

Good morning 
l really feel for those who have suffered
This bad weather l truly hope it's becoming calmer
The winds are horrible as is the rain which have
Caused so much damage to so many people
My heart goes out to all and everyone of you
It's the start of another challenge over at
And what a challenge it is click on the link check out 
What's on offer for the remaining challenges for 2024
There's no theme just as long as you follow the rules
Here is my card
Snippets 
Items used
White scalloped card stock
Green, Red, Gold Stock
Gems & Stamped Sentiment
Used my score board for the lines on the card
Thank you for your visit
Happy Christmas to you all
Take care
Sandra H
xx

Monday, 25 November 2024

Snippets 494 & November Rudolph days challenges

 Good morning all
It's been a few wet days in my neck of the woods
Today looks promising hope it's going to stay dry
Did some Christmas shopping over the weekend 
Spend the day wrapping gosh it's so backbreaking
Just a few more bits and l am done
Pleased to say my Vertigo has now gone thankfully
Thank you for your lovely messages too
l have 2 challenges today my favourites
This is my card
Snippets used
Items used
White scalloped card/Designer card stock
White/blue card stock
Snowflake die/gem,3d stickers & stamped sentiment
Thank you for your visit
Take care
Sandra H 
xx